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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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... system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the next page. 3. Secure the card to install expansion cards. Install the software drivers for the card. 2. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Assign...Refer to do so may need to the chassis with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Failure to the tables on the slot. 5. ASUS A7S8X-MX 1-13 See Chapter 2 for later use . Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it ...
... system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the next page. 3. Secure the card to install expansion cards. Install the software drivers for the card. 2. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Assign...Refer to do so may need to the chassis with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Failure to the tables on the slot. 5. ASUS A7S8X-MX 1-13 See Chapter 2 for later use . Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it ...
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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; 1.8.3 Interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments IRQ Standard Function 0 System Timer 1 Keyboard Controller 2 Programmable...
... * 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; 1.8.3 Interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments IRQ Standard Function 0 System Timer 1 Keyboard Controller 2 Programmable...
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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.... • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Double-click the A S S E T U P . E X E to avail all motherboard features. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for reference only. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of the support CD are subject to...
...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.... • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Double-click the A S S E T U P . E X E to avail all motherboard features. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for reference only. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of the support CD are subject to...
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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. SiS Ethernet Device Driver Installs the SiS Ethernet device driver. SiS741/SiS741GX Graphic Driver Installs the SiS741/SiS741GX graphic driver. USB 2.0 Driver Installs the USB 2.0 driver. ASUS A7S8X-MX 3-3 Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. SiS IDE Driver Installs the SiS IDE 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. SiS Ethernet Device Driver Installs the SiS Ethernet device driver. SiS741/SiS741GX Graphic Driver Installs the SiS741/SiS741GX graphic driver. USB 2.0 Driver Installs the USB 2.0 driver. ASUS A7S8X-MX 3-3 Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. SiS IDE Driver Installs the SiS IDE driver.
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... Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. See page 2-8 for detailed information. ASUS PC Probe This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems... Acrobat Reader Installs the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader V5.0. Microsoft DirectX Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0b driver. ASUS Screen Saver Installs the ASUS screen saver. 3-4 Chapter 3: Software support This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service...
... Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. See page 2-8 for detailed information. ASUS PC Probe This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems... Acrobat Reader Installs the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader V5.0. Microsoft DirectX Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0b driver. ASUS Screen Saver Installs the ASUS screen saver. 3-4 Chapter 3: Software support This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service...