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Contents Chapter 3: Software support 3.1 Installing an operating system 3-2 3.2 Support CD information 3-2 3.2.1 Running the support CD 3-2 3.2.2 Drivers menu 3-3 3.2.3 Utilities menu 3-4 3.2.4 ASUS Contact information 3-5 v
Contents Chapter 3: Software support 3.1 Installing an operating system 3-2 3.2 Support CD information 3-2 3.2.1 Running the support CD 3-2 3.2.2 Drivers menu 3-3 3.2.3 Utilities menu 3-4 3.2.4 ASUS Contact information 3-5 v
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xi A7S8X-MX specifications summary Internal connectors 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x Primary IDE connector 1 x Secondary IDE connector 2 x Serial ATA connectors 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x Chassis fan connector 2 x...panel audio connector 1 x COM port connector 1 x Speaker out connector 1 x Power LED connector 1 x System panel connector I n d ustry standard PCI 2.2, USB 2.0 Support CD contents Device drivers ASUS PC Probe ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Form Factor Micro ATX form factor: 9.6 in x 7.8 in (24.4 cm x 19.8 cm) *Specifications are subject to change without...
xi A7S8X-MX specifications summary Internal connectors 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x Primary IDE connector 1 x Secondary IDE connector 2 x Serial ATA connectors 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x Chassis fan connector 2 x...panel audio connector 1 x COM port connector 1 x Speaker out connector 1 x Power LED connector 1 x System panel connector I n d ustry standard PCI 2.2, USB 2.0 Support CD contents Device drivers ASUS PC Probe ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Form Factor Micro ATX form factor: 9.6 in x 7.8 in (24.4 cm x 19.8 cm) *Specifications are subject to change without...
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... screw you removed earlier. 6. ASUS A7S8X-MX 1-13 Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that you intend to install expansion cards. Refer to the chassis with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. See Chapter 2 for the card. 2. Install the software drivers for later use . Assign...
... screw you removed earlier. 6. ASUS A7S8X-MX 1-13 Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that you intend to install expansion cards. Refer to the chassis with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. See Chapter 2 for the card. 2. Install the software drivers for later use . Assign...
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... two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments; 1.8.3 Interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments IRQ Standard Function 0 System Timer 1 Keyboard Controller 2 Programmable...
... two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments; 1.8.3 Interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments IRQ Standard Function 0 System Timer 1 Keyboard Controller 2 Programmable...
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... Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability. 3.2 Support CD information The support CD that came with the motherboard package contains the... drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to run the CD. 3-2 Chapter 3: Software support Refer to your computer. E X E to avail all motherboard features. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for reference only. Double-click the A S S E...
... Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability. 3.2 Support CD information The support CD that came with the motherboard package contains the... drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to run the CD. 3-2 Chapter 3: Software support Refer to your computer. E X E to avail all motherboard features. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for reference only. Double-click the A S S E...
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Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. AD1888 SoundMAX Driver Installs the AD1888 SoundMAX® application and driver. ASUS A7S8X-MX 3-3 SiS Ethernet Device Driver Installs the SiS Ethernet device driver. USB 2.0 Driver Installs the USB 2.0 driver. SiS IDE Driver Installs the SiS IDE driver. SiS741/SiS741GX Graphic Driver Installs the SiS741/SiS741GX graphic driver. 3.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices.
Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. AD1888 SoundMAX Driver Installs the AD1888 SoundMAX® application and driver. ASUS A7S8X-MX 3-3 SiS Ethernet Device Driver Installs the SiS Ethernet device driver. USB 2.0 Driver Installs the USB 2.0 driver. SiS IDE Driver Installs the SiS IDE driver. SiS741/SiS741GX Graphic Driver Installs the SiS741/SiS741GX graphic driver. 3.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices.
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...information. Anti-Virus Utility Installs the PC-cillin anti-virus program. Microsoft DirectX Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0b driver. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). 3.2.3 Utilities menu ...The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you keep your computer in a Windows® environment. ASUS Screen Saver Installs the ASUS screen saver. 3-4 Chapter 3: Software support ADOBE Acrobat Reader Installs the ...
...information. Anti-Virus Utility Installs the PC-cillin anti-virus program. Microsoft DirectX Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0b driver. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). 3.2.3 Utilities menu ...The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you keep your computer in a Windows® environment. ASUS Screen Saver Installs the ASUS screen saver. 3-4 Chapter 3: Software support ADOBE Acrobat Reader Installs the ...