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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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... motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Install the software drivers for the card. 2. See Chapter 2 for later use . Assign an IRQ to the card. ASUS A7S8X-MX 1-13 Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make...
... motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Install the software drivers for the card. 2. See Chapter 2 for later use . Assign an IRQ to the card. ASUS A7S8X-MX 1-13 Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make...
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When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments; used - - - - used - IRQ assignments for this motherboard AGP slot PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 A B C D ...
When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments; used - - - - used - IRQ assignments for this motherboard AGP slot PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 A B C D ...
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... Make sure that you install 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... computer, browse the contents of the support CD to maximize the features of the support CD are subject to the optical drive. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for reference only. E X E to install If A u t o r u n is enabled in this chapter for updates. 3.2.1 Running the support CD Place the ...
... Make sure that you install 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... computer, browse the contents of the support CD to maximize the features of the support CD are subject to the optical drive. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for reference only. E X E to install If A u t o r u n is enabled in this chapter for updates. 3.2.1 Running the support CD Place the ...
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Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. USB 2.0 Driver Installs the USB 2.0 driver. SiS IDE Driver Installs the SiS IDE driver. AD1888 SoundMAX Driver Installs the AD1888 SoundMAX® application and driver. SiS Ethernet Device Driver Installs the SiS Ethernet device driver. ASUS A7S8X-MX 3-3 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. USB 2.0 Driver Installs the USB 2.0 driver. SiS IDE Driver Installs the SiS IDE driver. AD1888 SoundMAX Driver Installs the AD1888 SoundMAX® application and driver. SiS Ethernet Device Driver Installs the SiS Ethernet device driver. ASUS A7S8X-MX 3-3 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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... requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Microsoft DirectX Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0b driver. See page 2-8 for detailed information. View the online help for details. Anti-Virus Utility Installs the PC-cillin anti-virus program. ADOBE... Acrobat Reader Installs the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader V5.0. ASUS PC Probe This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems. This...
... requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Microsoft DirectX Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0b driver. See page 2-8 for detailed information. View the online help for details. Anti-Virus Utility Installs the PC-cillin anti-virus program. ADOBE... Acrobat Reader Installs the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader V5.0. ASUS PC Probe This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems. This...