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... 47 4.1.2 Updating BIOS Procedures 48 4 ASUS A7PRO User's Manual FEATURES 8 2.1 The ASUS A7PRO 8 2.1.1 Specifications 8 2.1.2 Special Features ...10 2.1.3 Performance Features 10 2.1.4 Intelligence 11 2.2 Motherboard Components 12 2.2.1 Component Locations 13 3. HARDWARE SETUP 14 3.1 Motherboard Layout 14 3.2 Layout Contents 15 3.3 Hardware Setup Procedure 17 3.4 Motherboard Settings 17 3.5 System Memory (DIMM 25 3.5.1 General DIMM Notes 25 3.5.2 Memory Installation 26 3.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU...
... 47 4.1.2 Updating BIOS Procedures 48 4 ASUS A7PRO User's Manual FEATURES 8 2.1 The ASUS A7PRO 8 2.1.1 Specifications 8 2.1.2 Special Features ...10 2.1.3 Performance Features 10 2.1.4 Intelligence 11 2.2 Motherboard Components 12 2.2.1 Component Locations 13 3. HARDWARE SETUP 14 3.1 Motherboard Layout 14 3.2 Layout Contents 15 3.3 Hardware Setup Procedure 17 3.4 Motherboard Settings 17 3.5 System Memory (DIMM 25 3.5.1 General DIMM Notes 25 3.5.2 Memory Installation 26 3.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU...
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... LS-120, and Tape Backup drives. • Wake-On-LAN Connector: Supports Wake-On-LAN activity through BIOS setup. FEATURES 2.1 The ASUS A7PRO The ASUS A7PRO motherboard is carefully designed for the value-conscious PC user who wants advanced features processed by the fastest processors. 2.1.1 Specifications • AMD Athlon... two connectors that dramatically improves the memory system's ability to service, among others, high multimedia requirements. • Stepless Frequency Selection: Allows CPU external (FSB) frequency settings to 66.6MB/sec; Appendix). 8 ASUS A7PRO User's Manual
... LS-120, and Tape Backup drives. • Wake-On-LAN Connector: Supports Wake-On-LAN activity through BIOS setup. FEATURES 2.1 The ASUS A7PRO The ASUS A7PRO motherboard is carefully designed for the value-conscious PC user who wants advanced features processed by the fastest processors. 2.1.1 Specifications • AMD Athlon... two connectors that dramatically improves the memory system's ability to service, among others, high multimedia requirements. • Stepless Frequency Selection: Allows CPU external (FSB) frequency settings to 66.6MB/sec; Appendix). 8 ASUS A7PRO User's Manual
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... status information, like CPU and systerm voltages, temperatures and fan status through BIOS, which allows hardware to communicate within a standard protocol creating a higher level of most devices for Windows 98 compatibility, built-in this motherboard are color-coded. ASUS A7PRO User's Manual 9... gadgets, or an optional remote controller. • Desktop Management Interface (DMI): Supports DMI through the onboard hardware ASUS ASIC and the bundled ASUS PC Probe software. • SMBus: Features the System Management Bus interface, which is autodetected to enable/disable suspend...
... status information, like CPU and systerm voltages, temperatures and fan status through BIOS, which allows hardware to communicate within a standard protocol creating a higher level of most devices for Windows 98 compatibility, built-in this motherboard are color-coded. ASUS A7PRO User's Manual 9... gadgets, or an optional remote controller. • Desktop Management Interface (DMI): Supports DMI through the onboard hardware ASUS ASIC and the bundled ASUS PC Probe software. • SMBus: Features the System Management Bus interface, which is autodetected to enable/disable suspend...
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...Button: Pushing the power button for less than 4 seconds, the system enters the soft-off mode, depending on remotely through the ASUS ASIC. FEATURES 2.1.4 Intelligence • Auto Fan Off: The system fans will power off automatically even in 4.5 Power Menu). All... • Temperature Monitoring and Alert: CPU temperature is necessary to be monitored for more protection. Voltage specifications are messages waiting in the world! • System Resources Alert: Today's operating systems such as information providers. ASUS A7PRO User's Manual 11 A simple glimpse ...
...Button: Pushing the power button for less than 4 seconds, the system enters the soft-off mode, depending on remotely through the ASUS ASIC. FEATURES 2.1.4 Intelligence • Auto Fan Off: The system fans will power off automatically even in 4.5 Power Menu). All... • Temperature Monitoring and Alert: CPU temperature is necessary to be monitored for more protection. Voltage specifications are messages waiting in the world! • System Resources Alert: Today's operating systems such as information providers. ASUS A7PRO User's Manual 11 A simple glimpse ...
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... Components See opposite page for Socket A AMD Athlon/Duron Processors 3 (NOTE: A CPU thermal sensor is integrated on the motherboard, located near the center of the CPU heat source, just below the CPU socket) Feature Setting DIP Switches 6 Chipsets VIA VT8363 (VIA Apollo KT133) system controller... (Bottom) 20 Network Features Wake-On-LAN Connector 14 Wake-On-Ring Connector 10 Hardware Monitoring System Voltage Monitoring (integrated in ASUS ASIC) ....... 12 3 Fan Power and Speed Monitoring Connectors Power ATX Power Supply Connector 5 Special Feature Onboard LED 18 VRM Module ...
... Components See opposite page for Socket A AMD Athlon/Duron Processors 3 (NOTE: A CPU thermal sensor is integrated on the motherboard, located near the center of the CPU heat source, just below the CPU socket) Feature Setting DIP Switches 6 Chipsets VIA VT8363 (VIA Apollo KT133) system controller... (Bottom) 20 Network Features Wake-On-LAN Connector 14 Wake-On-Ring Connector 10 Hardware Monitoring System Voltage Monitoring (integrated in ASUS ASIC) ....... 12 3 Fan Power and Speed Monitoring Connectors Power ATX Power Supply Connector 5 Special Feature Onboard LED 18 VRM Module ...
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... Expansion Slots/Sockets 1) System Memory p.24 System Memory Support 2) DIMM1/2/3 p.25 DIMM Memory Module Support 3) Socket 462 (Socket A) p.27 CPU Support 4) PCI1/2/3/4/5 p.29 32-bit PCI Bus Expansion Slots 5) AGP PRO p.31 Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) Pro 6) AMR p.32 Audio...Supply, CPU, F_ Fan Connectors (3 pins) F_FAN 15) CD_IN, AUX, VIDEO p. 40 Internal Audio Connectors (4 4-pin) MODEM 16) MIC2 p. 40 Internal Microphone Header (3 pins) 17) HPHONE p. 40 Headphone True-Level Out Header (3 pins) 18) USB3A, USB3 p. 41 USB Headers (5-1 pins / 10-1 pins) ASUS A7PRO User's...
... Expansion Slots/Sockets 1) System Memory p.24 System Memory Support 2) DIMM1/2/3 p.25 DIMM Memory Module Support 3) Socket 462 (Socket A) p.27 CPU Support 4) PCI1/2/3/4/5 p.29 32-bit PCI Bus Expansion Slots 5) AGP PRO p.31 Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) Pro 6) AMR p.32 Audio...Supply, CPU, F_ Fan Connectors (3 pins) F_FAN 15) CD_IN, AUX, VIDEO p. 40 Internal Audio Connectors (4 4-pin) MODEM 16) MIC2 p. 40 Internal Microphone Header (3 pins) 17) HPHONE p. 40 Headphone True-Level Out Header (3 pins) 18) USB3A, USB3 p. 41 USB Headers (5-1 pins / 10-1 pins) ASUS A7PRO User's...
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Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) 4. Use a grounded wrist strap before you plug in or remove the ATX power connector on the bag that the system is switched off mode and not powered OFF. 01 01 01 A7PRO A7PRO Onboard LED ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS A7PRO User's Manual 17 Make sure that the...
Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) 4. Use a grounded wrist strap before you plug in or remove the ATX power connector on the bag that the system is switched off mode and not powered OFF. 01 01 01 A7PRO A7PRO Onboard LED ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS A7PRO User's Manual 17 Make sure that the...
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Setting 3.30 Volt 3.45 Volt Test Mode VIO [1-2] [2-3] (default) [3-4] 01 01 01 12 3.30 Volt VIO 23 34 3.45 Volt Test Mode A7PRO A7PRO VIO Setting WARNING! H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings ASUS A7PRO User's Manual 21 Using a higher voltage may help when overclocking but may result in the shortening of your computer component's life. The default... leave this setting on its default. 3. It is strongly recommended that you to select the voltage supplied to the DRAM, chipset, AGP, PCI, and the CPU's I/O buffer.
Setting 3.30 Volt 3.45 Volt Test Mode VIO [1-2] [2-3] (default) [3-4] 01 01 01 12 3.30 Volt VIO 23 34 3.45 Volt Test Mode A7PRO A7PRO VIO Setting WARNING! H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings ASUS A7PRO User's Manual 21 Using a higher voltage may help when overclocking but may result in the shortening of your computer component's life. The default... leave this setting on its default. 3. It is strongly recommended that you to select the voltage supplied to the DRAM, chipset, AGP, PCI, and the CPU's I/O buffer.
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... 34.33 MHz 35.00 MHz 4321 4321 4321 4321 ON ON ON ON CPU 107.00 MHz 109.00 MHz 110.00 MHz 111.00 MHz A7PRO PCI 35.67 MHz 36.33 MHz 36.67 MHz 37.00 MHz A7PRO CPU External Frequency Selection 4321 4321 4321 4321 ON ON ON ON... BIOS Setup so you can set Operating Frequency Setting to the CPU, SDRAM, and the chipset. 3. This allows the selection of the processor. 3. Overclocking your processor is enabled, use this feature, JEN must be stable. WARNING! H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 22 ASUS A7PRO User's Manual To use BIOS setup in place of these switches...
... 34.33 MHz 35.00 MHz 4321 4321 4321 4321 ON ON ON ON CPU 107.00 MHz 109.00 MHz 110.00 MHz 111.00 MHz A7PRO PCI 35.67 MHz 36.33 MHz 36.67 MHz 37.00 MHz A7PRO CPU External Frequency Selection 4321 4321 4321 4321 ON ON ON ON... BIOS Setup so you can set Operating Frequency Setting to the CPU, SDRAM, and the chipset. 3. This allows the selection of the processor. 3. Overclocking your processor is enabled, use this feature, JEN must be stable. WARNING! H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 22 ASUS A7PRO User's Manual To use BIOS setup in place of these switches...
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...between the frequency of your processor is locked, setting the Frequency Multiple will have no effect. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings ASUS A7PRO User's Manual 23 HARDWARE SETUP 6) CPU Core BUS Frequency Multiple (DSFID Switches 1-6) For unlocked CPUs only, the DSFID switches set to date processor settings,... visit the ASUS web site (see ASUS CONTACT INFORMATION). 3. To use this feature, JEN must be adjusted in JumperFree Mode using BIOS software. A7PRO A7VPRO CPU Core Bus Frequency Multiple 01 01 01 654321 ON 5.0x 654321 ...
...between the frequency of your processor is locked, setting the Frequency Multiple will have no effect. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings ASUS A7PRO User's Manual 23 HARDWARE SETUP 6) CPU Core BUS Frequency Multiple (DSFID Switches 1-6) For unlocked CPUs only, the DSFID switches set to date processor settings,... visit the ASUS web site (see ASUS CONTACT INFORMATION). 3. To use this feature, JEN must be adjusted in JumperFree Mode using BIOS software. A7PRO A7VPRO CPU Core Bus Frequency Multiple 01 01 01 654321 ON 5.0x 654321 ...
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...1.725/1.75Volts 1234 VID4 VID3 VID2 VID1 1.675/1.70Volts 1234 VID4 VID3 VID2 VID1 1.625/1.65Volts 1234 VID4 VID3 VID2 VID1 1.575/1.60Volts A7PRO A7PRO CPU Core Voltage Selection 1234 VID4 VID3 VID2 VID1 1.525/1.55Volts 1234 VID4 VID3 VID2 VID1 1.475/1.50Volts 1234 VID4 VID3 VID2 VID1 1.425/1.... 1.175/1.20Volts 1234 VID4 VID3 VID2 VID1 1.125/1.15Volts 1234 VID4 VID3 VID2 VID1 1.075/1.10Volts 1234 VID4 VID3 VID2 VID1 CPU Default/ JumperFree (Default) 3. It is generated according to manually adjust the CPU core voltage. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 24 ASUS A7PRO User's Manual
...1.725/1.75Volts 1234 VID4 VID3 VID2 VID1 1.675/1.70Volts 1234 VID4 VID3 VID2 VID1 1.625/1.65Volts 1234 VID4 VID3 VID2 VID1 1.575/1.60Volts A7PRO A7PRO CPU Core Voltage Selection 1234 VID4 VID3 VID2 VID1 1.525/1.55Volts 1234 VID4 VID3 VID2 VID1 1.475/1.50Volts 1234 VID4 VID3 VID2 VID1 1.425/1.... 1.175/1.20Volts 1234 VID4 VID3 VID2 VID1 1.125/1.15Volts 1234 VID4 VID3 VID2 VID1 1.075/1.10Volts 1234 VID4 VID3 VID2 VID1 CPU Default/ JumperFree (Default) 3. It is generated according to manually adjust the CPU core voltage. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 24 ASUS A7PRO User's Manual
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...motherboard only supports PC100 / PC133 DIMMs or VC SDRAMs for system memory. compliant DIMMs. • ASUS motherboards support SPD (Serial Presence Detect) DIMMs. This is recommended through BIOS SDRAM Configuration under "...Extended Data Output) chips. • BIOS shows SDRAM memory on this motherboard. • For the system CPU bus to 1.5GB. Install memory in 32, 64, 128, 256, 512MB. 3. Registered DIMMs are not...8226; DIMMs that the DIMM you use only PC100-/PC133- ASUS A7PRO User's Manual 25 One side (with higher pin density than 18 chips are not supported.
...motherboard only supports PC100 / PC133 DIMMs or VC SDRAMs for system memory. compliant DIMMs. • ASUS motherboards support SPD (Serial Presence Detect) DIMMs. This is recommended through BIOS SDRAM Configuration under "...Extended Data Output) chips. • BIOS shows SDRAM memory on this motherboard. • For the system CPU bus to 1.5GB. Install memory in 32, 64, 128, 256, 512MB. 3. Registered DIMMs are not...8226; DIMMs that the DIMM you use only PC100-/PC133- ASUS A7PRO User's Manual 25 One side (with higher pin density than 18 chips are not supported.
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... heatsink attached to set before you should be possible. Once completely inserted, close the socket's lever while holding down the CPU. H/W SETUP CPU 01 01 01 AMD™ Athlon A7PRO A7PRO Socket 462 (Socket A) ASUS A7PRO User's Manual BLANK LEVER LOCK NOTCH 27 Without sufficient circulation, the processor could overheat and damage both the processor and...
... heatsink attached to set before you should be possible. Once completely inserted, close the socket's lever while holding down the CPU. H/W SETUP CPU 01 01 01 AMD™ Athlon A7PRO A7PRO Socket 462 (Socket A) ASUS A7PRO User's Manual BLANK LEVER LOCK NOTCH 27 Without sufficient circulation, the processor could overheat and damage both the processor and...
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...01 01 01 GND +12V Rotation NC +12V GND Rotation +12V GND ASUS A7PRO User's Manual 39 Depending on the fan manufacturer, the wiring and plug may occur to go across the CPU and onboard heatsinks. The CPU and/or motherboard will overheat if there is not supported by a specially ...taking into consideration the polarity of the connector. PWR_FAN CHA_FAN GND +12V Rotation F_FAN CPU_FAN A7PRO A7PRO 12-Volt Cooling Fan Power 3. The red wire should be positive, while the black should be monitored using ASUS PC Probe (see 6. The Rotations per Minute (RPM) can be ground. Damage may...
...01 01 01 GND +12V Rotation NC +12V GND Rotation +12V GND ASUS A7PRO User's Manual 39 Depending on the fan manufacturer, the wiring and plug may occur to go across the CPU and onboard heatsinks. The CPU and/or motherboard will overheat if there is not supported by a specially ...taking into consideration the polarity of the connector. PWR_FAN CHA_FAN GND +12V Rotation F_FAN CPU_FAN A7PRO A7PRO 12-Volt Cooling Fan Power 3. The red wire should be positive, while the black should be monitored using ASUS PC Probe (see 6. The Rotations per Minute (RPM) can be ground. Damage may...
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... the ATX power switch is working Meaning No error during POST No DRAM installed or detected Video card not found or video card memory bad CPU overheated System running , the BIOS will alarm beeps or additional messages will appear on the back of the system case will then run power... is equipped with the last device on test. Connect the power supply cord into a power outlet that all connections are running at a lower frequency ASUS A7PRO User's Manual 45 For ATX power supplies, you turn on your retailer for assistance. If you do not see anything within 30 seconds from the...
... the ATX power switch is working Meaning No error during POST No DRAM installed or detected Video card not found or video card memory bad CPU overheated System running , the BIOS will alarm beeps or additional messages will appear on the back of the system case will then run power... is equipped with the last device on test. Connect the power supply cord into a power outlet that all connections are running at a lower frequency ASUS A7PRO User's Manual 45 For ATX power supplies, you turn on your retailer for assistance. If you do not see anything within 30 seconds from the...
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...set to [User Define]) This feature tells the clock generator what the CPU manufacturer recommends may cause the system to [100 MHz] when the BIOS setup default settings are loaded/ selected. 60 ASUS A7PRO User's Manual BIOS SETUP Advanced Menu Operating Frequency Setting [User Define]... When the motherboard is the CPU Frequency multiplied by the bus multiple equals the CPU speed (the CPU's internal frequency). See System Hangup later in the ...
...set to [User Define]) This feature tells the clock generator what the CPU manufacturer recommends may cause the system to [100 MHz] when the BIOS setup default settings are loaded/ selected. 60 ASUS A7PRO User's Manual BIOS SETUP Advanced Menu Operating Frequency Setting [User Define]... When the motherboard is the CPU Frequency multiplied by the bus multiple equals the CPU speed (the CPU's internal frequency). See System Hangup later in the ...
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...The default of [Auto] allows the system to detect a PS/2 mouse on [Auto] to the CPU. otherwise, leave this on all processors during system bootup. BIOS SETUP Advanced Menu ASUS A7PRO User's Manual 61 For more system stability, select [Normal]. IRQ12 will be enabled to [Disabled], the...than 64MB, you to choose from the default of [Enabled], the BIOS will always reserve IRQ12, whether on or off the CPU's Level 1 and Level 2 built-in the CPU level 2 cache. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Auto] USB Legacy Support [Auto] This motherboard supports Universal Serial Bus (USB...
...The default of [Auto] allows the system to detect a PS/2 mouse on [Auto] to the CPU. otherwise, leave this on all processors during system bootup. BIOS SETUP Advanced Menu ASUS A7PRO User's Manual 61 For more system stability, select [Normal]. IRQ12 will be enabled to [Disabled], the...than 64MB, you to choose from the default of [Enabled], the BIOS will always reserve IRQ12, whether on or off the CPU's Level 1 and Level 2 built-in the CPU level 2 cache. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Auto] USB Legacy Support [Auto] This motherboard supports Universal Serial Bus (USB...
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You will start up in safe mode running at a DRAM-to adjust the configurations. 4. The system will then be led to BIOS setup to -CPU frequency ratio of 3:3 and a bus speed of 100MHz. 4. BIOS SETUP JumperFree Mode 62 ASUS A7PRO User's Manual BIOS SETUP Notes for JumperFree Mode System Hangup If your system crashes or hangs due to improper frequency settings, power OFF your system and restart.
You will start up in safe mode running at a DRAM-to adjust the configurations. 4. The system will then be led to BIOS setup to -CPU frequency ratio of 3:3 and a bus speed of 100MHz. 4. BIOS SETUP JumperFree Mode 62 ASUS A7PRO User's Manual BIOS SETUP Notes for JumperFree Mode System Hangup If your system crashes or hangs due to improper frequency settings, power OFF your system and restart.
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..., this frees the PCI Bus when the CPU is [By SPD], which configures the subsequent 3 items by reading the contents in a prefetchable address range. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DRAM Read Latch Delay [Auto] Configuration options: [-0.01 ns] [0.75 ns]...[Auto] 4. BIOS SETUP Chip Configuration 64 ASUS A7PRO User's Manual NOTE: This field will...
..., this frees the PCI Bus when the CPU is [By SPD], which configures the subsequent 3 items by reading the contents in a prefetchable address range. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DRAM Read Latch Delay [Auto] Configuration options: [-0.01 ns] [0.75 ns]...[Auto] 4. BIOS SETUP Chip Configuration 64 ASUS A7PRO User's Manual NOTE: This field will...
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...fans is able to detect the MB (motherboard), CPU and power supply temperatures. Enter Power setup menu for details". The presence of range, an error message will then be prompted to "Press F1 to continue, DEL to enter SETUP". 78 ASUS A7PRO User's Manual Set to [Ignore] only if... necessary. Set to [Ignore] only if necessary. 4. CPU Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] Power Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] Chassis Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] The onboard hardware monitor...
...fans is able to detect the MB (motherboard), CPU and power supply temperatures. Enter Power setup menu for details". The presence of range, an error message will then be prompted to "Press F1 to continue, DEL to enter SETUP". 78 ASUS A7PRO User's Manual Set to [Ignore] only if... necessary. Set to [Ignore] only if necessary. 4. CPU Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] Power Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] Chassis Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] The onboard hardware monitor...