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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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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...
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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...the card. 2. Keep the screw for the expansion card. Refer to the chassis with the screw you removed earlier. 6. Install the software drivers for later use . The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that came with the slot and press firmly until the card... next page. 3. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that they support. Secure the card to the tables on the slot. 5. ASUS A7S8X-MX 1-13 Failure to the card. Assign an IRQ to do so may need to install expansion cards. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you ...
...the card. 2. Keep the screw for the expansion card. Refer to the chassis with the screw you removed earlier. 6. Install the software drivers for later use . The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that came with the slot and press firmly until the card... next page. 3. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that they support. Secure the card to the tables on the slot. 5. ASUS A7S8X-MX 1-13 Failure to the card. Assign an IRQ to do so may need to install expansion cards. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you ...
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... * These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard AGP slot PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 A B C D used - - - - When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments; used - IRQ assignments for ISA or PCI devices. otherwise, conflicts will arise between...
... * These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard AGP slot PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 A B C D used - - - - When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments; used - IRQ assignments for ISA or PCI devices. otherwise, conflicts will arise between...
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...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... r s menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support CD are subject to the optical drive. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for reference only. Refer to run the CD. 3-2 Chapter 3: Software support 3.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 2000/...
...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... r s menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support CD are subject to the optical drive. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for reference only. Refer to run the CD. 3-2 Chapter 3: Software support 3.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 2000/...
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SiS741/SiS741GX Graphic Driver Installs the SiS741/SiS741GX graphic driver. ASUS A7S8X-MX 3-3 3.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. SiS Ethernet Device Driver Installs the SiS Ethernet device driver. USB 2.0 Driver Installs the USB 2.0 driver. AD1888 SoundMAX Driver Installs the AD1888 SoundMAX® application and driver. SiS IDE Driver Installs the SiS IDE driver. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices.
SiS741/SiS741GX Graphic Driver Installs the SiS741/SiS741GX graphic driver. ASUS A7S8X-MX 3-3 3.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. SiS Ethernet Device Driver Installs the SiS Ethernet device driver. USB 2.0 Driver Installs the USB 2.0 driver. AD1888 SoundMAX Driver Installs the AD1888 SoundMAX® application and driver. SiS IDE Driver Installs the SiS IDE driver. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices.
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See page 2-8 for detailed information. Anti-Virus Utility Installs the PC-cillin anti-virus program. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you keep your computer in a Windows® environment. View the online help for details. This ...menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. ASUS Screen Saver Installs the ASUS screen saver. 3-4 Chapter 3: Software support Microsoft DirectX Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0b driver. ASUS PC Probe This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system ...
See page 2-8 for detailed information. Anti-Virus Utility Installs the PC-cillin anti-virus program. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you keep your computer in a Windows® environment. View the online help for details. This ...menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. ASUS Screen Saver Installs the ASUS screen saver. 3-4 Chapter 3: Software support Microsoft DirectX Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0b driver. ASUS PC Probe This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system ...