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... 3: Powering up 3.1 Starting up for the first time 3-1 3.2 Vocal POST Messages 3-2 3.3 Powering off the computer 3-4 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.1.1 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS 4-1 4.1.2 Using AFLASH to update the BIOS 4-3 4.2 BIOS Setup program 4-7 4.2.1 BIOS menu bar 4-8 4.2.2 Legend bar 4-8 4.3 Main Menu 4-10 4.3.1 Primary and Secondary Master/Slave 4-12 4.3.2 Keyboard Features 4-16...
... 3: Powering up 3.1 Starting up for the first time 3-1 3.2 Vocal POST Messages 3-2 3.3 Powering off the computer 3-4 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.1.1 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS 4-1 4.1.2 Using AFLASH to update the BIOS 4-3 4.2 BIOS Setup program 4-7 4.2.1 BIOS menu bar 4-8 4.2.2 Legend bar 4-8 4.3 Main Menu 4-10 4.3.1 Primary and Secondary Master/Slave 4-12 4.3.2 Keyboard Features 4-16...
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... CD 5-1 Drivers menu 5-2 Utilities menu 5-3 ASUS Contact Information 5-6 Other information 5-7 5.3 Software information 5-9 5.3.1 ASUS Update 5-9 5.3.2 ASUS MyLogo2 5-10 5.3.3 ASUS PC Probe 5-12 5.3.4 E-Color 3Deep 5-17 5.3.5 Winbond Voice Editor 5-20 5.3.6 Multi-Channel Audio Feature 5-24 5.4 Using the Promise Chip for RAID 0 or 1 5-26 5.4.1 Installing the Hard Disks 5-27 5.4.2 Enter FastTrak376™ BIOS and FastBuild Utility ... 5-28 5.4.3 Creating...
... CD 5-1 Drivers menu 5-2 Utilities menu 5-3 ASUS Contact Information 5-6 Other information 5-7 5.3 Software information 5-9 5.3.1 ASUS Update 5-9 5.3.2 ASUS MyLogo2 5-10 5.3.3 ASUS PC Probe 5-12 5.3.4 E-Color 3Deep 5-17 5.3.5 Winbond Voice Editor 5-20 5.3.6 Multi-Channel Audio Feature 5-24 5.4 Using the Promise Chip for RAID 0 or 1 5-26 5.4.1 Installing the Hard Disks 5-27 5.4.2 Enter FastTrak376™ BIOS and FastBuild Utility ... 5-28 5.4.3 Creating...
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...3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence and gives information on the BIOS beep codes. • Chapter 4: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to perform when installing system components. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. • Chapter 5: Software support This chapter describes the contents... package. • Index This part contains an alphabetical list of the support CD that you need when installing the ASUS A7V8X motherboard. About this guide This user guide contains the information you have to change system settings through the...
...3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence and gives information on the BIOS beep codes. • Chapter 4: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to perform when installing system components. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. • Chapter 5: Software support This chapter describes the contents... package. • Index This part contains an alphabetical list of the support CD that you need when installing the ASUS A7V8X motherboard. About this guide This user guide contains the information you have to change system settings through the...
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A7V8X specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus (FSB) Memory Expansion slots IDE Flexible Serial ATA (optional) RAID (optional) Audio (optional) LAN (optional) USB 2.0 IEEE 1394 (... controller VT8235 built-in USB 2.0 6 x USB 2.0 port VIA 1394 controller 2 x 1394 port ASUS POST Reporter (optional) ASUS MyLogo2 ASUS EZ Flash ASUS Q-Fan Multi-language BIOS Power Loss Restart ASUS Jumperfree SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) support S/PDIF in/out interface (on audio model only) ASUS C.O.P. (CPU Overheating Protection) AGP Warning LED (continued on the next page) xi...
A7V8X specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus (FSB) Memory Expansion slots IDE Flexible Serial ATA (optional) RAID (optional) Audio (optional) LAN (optional) USB 2.0 IEEE 1394 (... controller VT8235 built-in USB 2.0 6 x USB 2.0 port VIA 1394 controller 2 x 1394 port ASUS POST Reporter (optional) ASUS MyLogo2 ASUS EZ Flash ASUS Q-Fan Multi-language BIOS Power Loss Restart ASUS Jumperfree SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) support S/PDIF in/out interface (on audio model only) ASUS C.O.P. (CPU Overheating Protection) AGP Warning LED (continued on the next page) xi...
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A7V8X specifications summary Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O Connectors BIOS features Industry standard Manageability Form Factor Support CD contents Accessories 1 x Parallel 2 x Serial 1 x PS/2 Keyboard 1 x PS/2 Mouse 1 x Audio I /O shield 2-port USB 2.0/ Game port ... only) 2 x IEEE 1394 cable (on 1394 model only) 2 x Serial ATA cable (on serial ATA model only) 4Mb Flash ROM, Award BIOS, TCAV, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS2.3, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash, ASUS MyLogo2 PCI 2.2, USB 2.0 WfM 2.0. xii DMI 2.0, chassis intrusion, SMBus ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24...
A7V8X specifications summary Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O Connectors BIOS features Industry standard Manageability Form Factor Support CD contents Accessories 1 x Parallel 2 x Serial 1 x PS/2 Keyboard 1 x PS/2 Mouse 1 x Audio I /O shield 2-port USB 2.0/ Game port ... only) 2 x IEEE 1394 cable (on 1394 model only) 2 x Serial ATA cable (on serial ATA model only) 4Mb Flash ROM, Award BIOS, TCAV, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS2.3, Multi-language BIOS, ASUS EZ Flash, ASUS MyLogo2 PCI 2.2, USB 2.0 WfM 2.0. xii DMI 2.0, chassis intrusion, SMBus ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24...
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... motherboard offers automatic CPU Overheating Protection to configure easier and faster. Visit the ASUS website for audio / video appliances such as digital television, digital video camcorders, storage peripherals & other PC portable devices. ASUS A7V8X motherboard user guide 1-3 The localized BIOS menus allow you of the system boot status and causes of boot errors, if...
... motherboard offers automatic CPU Overheating Protection to configure easier and faster. Visit the ASUS website for audio / video appliances such as digital television, digital video camcorders, storage peripherals & other PC portable devices. ASUS A7V8X motherboard user guide 1-3 The localized BIOS menus allow you of the system boot status and causes of boot errors, if...
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Submerge yourself in ahole new multimedia experience. WinProducer: Easy-of bundled software is now available with ASUS motherboards! WinDVD: the world's most popular DVD software supporting 5.1-channel audio WinRip: MP3 Player/Encoder/Ripper featuring virtual 5.1-channel... floppy disk. 6-channel Audio (optional) The A7V8X uses an onboard Realtek CODEC that lets you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. WinCoder: Real-time MPEG-1 & 2 software video encoder. ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you enjoy highquality 6-channel audio without...
Submerge yourself in ahole new multimedia experience. WinProducer: Easy-of bundled software is now available with ASUS motherboards! WinDVD: the world's most popular DVD software supporting 5.1-channel audio WinRip: MP3 Player/Encoder/Ripper featuring virtual 5.1-channel... floppy disk. 6-channel Audio (optional) The A7V8X uses an onboard Realtek CODEC that lets you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. WinCoder: Real-time MPEG-1 & 2 software video encoder. ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you enjoy highquality 6-channel audio without...
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... Audio and Video, high-speed peripheral devices for the Parallel ATA. (on audio models only) ASUS A7V8X motherboard user guide 1-9 Spacelink B&W) 19 Audio CODEC . This connector accomodates the provided Serial ATA cable. This 4Mb firmware contains the programmable BIOS program. 13 SATA controller. The chipset supports a high-performance floppy disk controller for PC...
... Audio and Video, high-speed peripheral devices for the Parallel ATA. (on audio models only) ASUS A7V8X motherboard user guide 1-9 Spacelink B&W) 19 Audio CODEC . This connector accomodates the provided Serial ATA cable. This 4Mb firmware contains the programmable BIOS program. 13 SATA controller. The chipset supports a high-performance floppy disk controller for PC...
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... card Follow these steps to install an expansion card. 1. Failure to do so may need to the tables on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that you removed earlier. 6. Keep the screw for the card. 2. Turn on the next... an IRQ to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. ASUS A7V8X motherboard user guide 2-11
... card Follow these steps to install an expansion card. 1. Failure to do so may need to the tables on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that you removed earlier. 6. Keep the screw for the card. 2. Turn on the next... an IRQ to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. ASUS A7V8X motherboard user guide 2-11
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... keyboard wake-up the computer when you press a key on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS (see section 4.5.1 Power Up Control). OVER_VOLT1 12 23 OVERVOLT ENABLE OVERVOLT DISABLE (Default) ® A7V8X A7V8X CPU Over Voltage Setting 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information When this jumper allows CPU VCORE ranges of +1.5V to...
... keyboard wake-up the computer when you press a key on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS (see section 4.5.1 Power Up Control). OVER_VOLT1 12 23 OVERVOLT ENABLE OVERVOLT DISABLE (Default) ® A7V8X A7V8X CPU Over Voltage Setting 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information When this jumper allows CPU VCORE ranges of +1.5V to...
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4. WPCI_USB1 ® A7V8X 2-16 A7V8X WPCI_USB Setting 4 3 2 1 Wireless PCI_USB 6 5 4 3 Original PCI reserved pin (Default) Chapter 2: Hardware information .... To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to support ASUS wireless card. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by... replacing the jumper cap and removing it should be kept at default setting except when ASUS wireless card is powered by some reserved pins of PCI slot and to ensure the compatibility of USB...
4. WPCI_USB1 ® A7V8X 2-16 A7V8X WPCI_USB Setting 4 3 2 1 Wireless PCI_USB 6 5 4 3 Original PCI reserved pin (Default) Chapter 2: Hardware information .... To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to support ASUS wireless card. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by... replacing the jumper cap and removing it should be kept at default setting except when ASUS wireless card is powered by some reserved pins of PCI slot and to ensure the compatibility of USB...
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...133/100/66 IDE hard disk ribbon cable. The hole near the blue connector on the UltraDMA/133/100/66 cable is intentional. ® A7V8X A7V8X IDE Connectors PRI_IDE1 SEC_IDE1 NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the UltraDMA cable connector. It is removed to match the covered ...connect the gray connector to the UltraDMA/133/100/66 slave device (hard disk drive) and the black connector to the secondary IDE connector. BIOS supports specific device bootup. You may configure two hard disks to the hard disk documentation for the secondary IDE connector. 1. If you install two...
...133/100/66 IDE hard disk ribbon cable. The hole near the blue connector on the UltraDMA/133/100/66 cable is intentional. ® A7V8X A7V8X IDE Connectors PRI_IDE1 SEC_IDE1 NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the UltraDMA cable connector. It is removed to match the covered ...connect the gray connector to the UltraDMA/133/100/66 slave device (hard disk drive) and the black connector to the secondary IDE connector. BIOS supports specific device bootup. You may configure two hard disks to the hard disk documentation for the secondary IDE connector. 1. If you install two...
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... receiving infrared module. Use the ten pins as shown in BIOS to the pin definitions. ® A7V8X A7V8X Infrared Module Connector IRTX GND CIRRX CIR+5V +5V IRRX GND IRTX Standard Infrared (SIR) Front View Back View SIR IRTX +5V GND (NC) IRRX ASUS A7V8X motherboard user guide 2-27 Connect the serial ATA cable to...
... receiving infrared module. Use the ten pins as shown in BIOS to the pin definitions. ® A7V8X A7V8X Infrared Module Connector IRTX GND CIRRX CIR+5V +5V IRRX GND IRTX Standard Infrared (SIR) Front View Back View SIR IRTX +5V GND (NC) IRRX ASUS A7V8X motherboard user guide 2-27 Connect the serial ATA cable to...
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...certain system components. 20. Keyboard Lock Speaker Power LED Connector PLED+ PLEDKeylock Ground +5V Ground Ground Speaker ExtSMI# Ground PWR Ground Reset Ground ® A7V8X A7V8X System Panel Connectors Reset SW SMI Lead ATX Power Switch* * Requires an ATX power supply. • System Power LED Lead (3-1 pin PLED) ... hear system beeps and warnings. • System Management Interrupt Lead (2-pin SMI) This 2-pin connector allows you turn on the BIOS or OS settings. System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1) This connector accommodates several system front panel functions.
...certain system components. 20. Keyboard Lock Speaker Power LED Connector PLED+ PLEDKeylock Ground +5V Ground Ground Speaker ExtSMI# Ground PWR Ground Reset Ground ® A7V8X A7V8X System Panel Connectors Reset SW SMI Lead ATX Power Switch* * Requires an ATX power supply. • System Power LED Lead (3-1 pin PLED) ... hear system beeps and warnings. • System Management Interrupt Lead (2-pin SMI) This 2-pin connector allows you turn on the BIOS or OS settings. System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1) This connector accommodates several system front panel functions.
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Powering up sequence and gives information on the BIOS beep codes. Chapter 3 This chapter describes the power up
Powering up sequence and gives information on the BIOS beep codes. Chapter 3 This chapter describes the power up
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... connections or call your monitor complies with "green" standards or if it has a "power standby" feature, the monitor LED may have failed a power-on tests. ASUS A7V8X motherboard user guide 3-1 While the tests are using an ATX power supply, you need to switch on the power supply as well as press the... ATX power switch on , hold down to enter BIOS Setup. At power on the front of the system chassis. 4. Be sure that is enabled. For ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up when...
... connections or call your monitor complies with "green" standards or if it has a "power standby" feature, the monitor LED may have failed a power-on tests. ASUS A7V8X motherboard user guide 3-1 While the tests are using an ATX power supply, you need to switch on the power supply as well as press the... ATX power switch on , hold down to enter BIOS Setup. At power on the front of the system chassis. 4. Be sure that is enabled. For ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up when...
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You can record your CPU settings in BIOS and make sure you only set to the recommended settings. POST ... problem. Following is not defective. • Check your own messages to section "2.5 System memory" for assistance. See the "ASUS contact information" on page x. • Install 184-pin unbuffered PC3200/2700/2100/1600 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. •... or an AGP card into the CPU socket. • Check the CPU if properly installed. • Call ASUS technical support for instruction on the DIMM sockets are properly installed. • Make sure that your DIMMs are customizable...
You can record your CPU settings in BIOS and make sure you only set to the recommended settings. POST ... problem. Following is not defective. • Check your own messages to section "2.5 System memory" for assistance. See the "ASUS contact information" on page x. • Install 184-pin unbuffered PC3200/2700/2100/1600 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. •... or an AGP card into the CPU socket. • Check the CPU if properly installed. • Call ASUS technical support for instruction on the DIMM sockets are properly installed. • Make sure that your DIMMs are customizable...
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... Check your keyboard if properly connected to the purple PS/2 connector on the rear panel. • See section "1.4.1 Major components" for assistance. ASUS A7V8X motherboard user guide 3-3 CPU fan failed • Check the CPU fan and make sure it turns on the motherboard. • See section ...Self Test • No action required Computer now booting from operating • No action required system You may disable the ASUS POST Reporter™ in the BIOS setup. See section "4.4.2 I/O Device Configuration". CPU temperature too high • Check CPU fan if working properly. POST ...
... Check your keyboard if properly connected to the purple PS/2 connector on the rear panel. • See section "1.4.1 Major components" for assistance. ASUS A7V8X motherboard user guide 3-3 CPU fan failed • Check the CPU fan and make sure it turns on the motherboard. • See section ...Self Test • No action required Computer now booting from operating • No action required system You may disable the ASUS POST Reporter™ in the BIOS setup. See section "4.4.2 I/O Device Configuration". CPU temperature too high • Check CPU fan if working properly. POST ...
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Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. BIOS setup Chapter 4 This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus.
Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. BIOS setup Chapter 4 This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus.
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Chapter summary 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.2 BIOS Setup program 4-7 4.3 Main Menu 4-10 4.4 Advanced Menu 4-17 4.5 Power Menu 4-27 4.6 Boot Menu 4-33 4.7 Exit Menu 4-35 ASUS A7V8X motherboard
Chapter summary 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.2 BIOS Setup program 4-7 4.3 Main Menu 4-10 4.4 Advanced Menu 4-17 4.5 Power Menu 4-27 4.6 Boot Menu 4-33 4.7 Exit Menu 4-35 ASUS A7V8X motherboard