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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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.... 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for information on the slot. 5. Install the software drivers for later use . Make sure to the card. Secure the card to install expansion cards. Assign an IRQ to unplug the power cord before adding... the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. See Chapter 2 for the card. 2. Refer to use . 4. ASUS A7S8X-MX 1-13
.... 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for information on the slot. 5. Install the software drivers for later use . Make sure to the card. Secure the card to install expansion cards. Assign an IRQ to unplug the power cord before adding... the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. See Chapter 2 for the card. 2. Refer to use . 4. ASUS A7S8X-MX 1-13
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... PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction used - When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments; IRQ assignments for this motherboard AGP slot PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 A B C D used 10...
... PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction used - When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments; IRQ assignments for this motherboard AGP slot PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 A B C D used 10...
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Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for updates. 3.2.1 Running the support CD Place the ...® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for reference only. Click an icon to display support CD/motherboard information Click an item to install If A u...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 your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary....
Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for updates. 3.2.1 Running the support CD Place the ...® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for reference only. Click an icon to display support CD/motherboard information Click an item to install If A u...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 your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary....
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USB 2.0 Driver Installs the USB 2.0 driver. 3.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. AD1888 SoundMAX Driver Installs the AD1888 SoundMAX® application and driver. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. 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. SiS IDE Driver Installs the SiS IDE driver.
USB 2.0 Driver Installs the USB 2.0 driver. 3.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. AD1888 SoundMAX Driver Installs the AD1888 SoundMAX® application and driver. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. 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. SiS IDE Driver Installs the SiS IDE driver.
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... Installs the PC-cillin anti-virus program. Microsoft DirectX Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0b driver. ADOBE Acrobat Reader Installs the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader V5.0. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you keep your computer in a Windows® environment. View the online help... software that the motherboard supports. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS PC Probe This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems....
... Installs the PC-cillin anti-virus program. Microsoft DirectX Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0b driver. ADOBE Acrobat Reader Installs the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader V5.0. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you keep your computer in a Windows® environment. View the online help... software that the motherboard supports. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS PC Probe This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems....