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...digit in the manual revision number. For previous or updated manuals, BIOS, drivers, or product release information, contact ASUS at http://www.asus.com.tw or through any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product...missing. or (2) the serial number of the respective companies with which they are associated. Product Name: ASUS A7V-E Manual Revision: 1.01 E746 Release Date: March 2001 2 ASUS A7V-E User's Manual SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ...
...digit in the manual revision number. For previous or updated manuals, BIOS, drivers, or product release information, contact ASUS at http://www.asus.com.tw or through any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product...missing. or (2) the serial number of the respective companies with which they are associated. Product Name: ASUS A7V-E Manual Revision: 1.01 E746 Release Date: March 2001 2 ASUS A7V-E User's Manual SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ...
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...is divided into the following sections: 1. INTRODUCTION Manual / Checklist 1. INTRODUCTION 2. BIOS SETUP 5. SOFTWARE SETUP 6. Package Contents (1) ASUS Motherboard (1) 40-pin 80-conductor ribbon cable for internal UltraDMA/66 or UltraDMA/33 devices (1) ATA/33 IDE ribbon cable (1)... Optional Items ASUS CIDB chassis intrusion detection module ASUS IrDA-compliant infrared module ASUS PCI-L101 Wake-On-LAN 10/ 100 Ethernet Card (1) ASUS 2-port USB Connector Set (1) Bag of spare jumper caps (1) ASUS Support CD with drivers and utilities (1) This Motherboard User's Manual ASUS A7V-E User's ...
...is divided into the following sections: 1. INTRODUCTION Manual / Checklist 1. INTRODUCTION 2. BIOS SETUP 5. SOFTWARE SETUP 6. Package Contents (1) ASUS Motherboard (1) 40-pin 80-conductor ribbon cable for internal UltraDMA/66 or UltraDMA/33 devices (1) ATA/33 IDE ribbon cable (1)... Optional Items ASUS CIDB chassis intrusion detection module ASUS IrDA-compliant infrared module ASUS PCI-L101 Wake-On-LAN 10/ 100 Ethernet Card (1) ASUS 2-port USB Connector Set (1) Bag of spare jumper caps (1) ASUS Support CD with drivers and utilities (1) This Motherboard User's Manual ASUS A7V-E User's ...
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...to 100MB/s. FEA TURES Performance 2. The new PC 99 requirements for UltraDMA/100 doubles the data transfer rate to be enabled.) 10 ASUS A7V-E User's Manual This motherboard with existing DMA devices and systems so there is backward compatible with both DMA/33 and DMA/66 and... rates up to make identification easy as Windows 98 must be ready around the clock, yet satisfy all system components, and 32-bit device drivers and installation procedures for Windows95/98/NT . 2. FEATURES 2.1.2 Special Features • ACPI Ready: Advanced Configuration Power Interface (ACPI) provides more...
...to 100MB/s. FEA TURES Performance 2. The new PC 99 requirements for UltraDMA/100 doubles the data transfer rate to be enabled.) 10 ASUS A7V-E User's Manual This motherboard with existing DMA devices and systems so there is backward compatible with both DMA/33 and DMA/66 and... rates up to make identification easy as Windows 98 must be ready around the clock, yet satisfy all system components, and 32-bit device drivers and installation procedures for Windows95/98/NT . 2. FEATURES 2.1.2 Special Features • ACPI Ready: Advanced Configuration Power Interface (ACPI) provides more...
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...1GB support 2 DIMM Sockets 4 VC133/PC133 memory support Expansion Slots 6PCI Slots 16 1 Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) Slot 18 System I/O 1 Floppy Disk Driver Connector 6 2 IDE Connectors (UltraDMA/66 Support 5 1 Parallel Port Connector Top) 21 1 Serial COM1 Port Connector Bottom) 20 1 Serial COM2 Port Connector...optional Top) Wake-On-LAN Connector 15 Wake-On-Ring Connector 13 Hardware Monitoring System Voltage Monitoring (integrated in ASUS ASIC) ....... 12 3 Fan Power and Speed Monitoring Connectors Power ATX Power Supply Connector 1 Others Onboard LED 8 Form Factor ATX 12...
...1GB support 2 DIMM Sockets 4 VC133/PC133 memory support Expansion Slots 6PCI Slots 16 1 Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) Slot 18 System I/O 1 Floppy Disk Driver Connector 6 2 IDE Connectors (UltraDMA/66 Support 5 1 Parallel Port Connector Top) 21 1 Serial COM1 Port Connector Bottom) 20 1 Serial COM2 Port Connector...optional Top) Wake-On-LAN Connector 15 Wake-On-Ring Connector 13 Hardware Monitoring System Voltage Monitoring (integrated in ASUS ASIC) ....... 12 3 Fan Power and Speed Monitoring Connectors Power ATX Power Supply Connector 1 Others Onboard LED 8 Form Factor ATX 12...
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...up the BIOS if necessary (such as jumpers. 2. Keep the bracket for Legacy Device: Yes in 4.4.3 PCI Configuration) 7. Install the necessary software drivers for your computer system's cover and the bracket plate on the slot with the screw you intend to both your motherboard and expansion cards. 3.7.1 ... Failure to do so may cause severe damage to use . 3. Carefully align the card's connectors and press firmly. 4. H/W SETUP Expansion Cards 24 ASUS A7V-E User's Manual 3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.7 Expansion Cards WARNING! Secure the card on the slot you removed above. 5.
...up the BIOS if necessary (such as jumpers. 2. Keep the bracket for Legacy Device: Yes in 4.4.3 PCI Configuration) 7. Install the necessary software drivers for your computer system's cover and the bracket plate on the slot with the screw you intend to both your motherboard and expansion cards. 3.7.1 ... Failure to do so may cause severe damage to use . 3. Carefully align the card's connectors and press firmly. 4. H/W SETUP Expansion Cards 24 ASUS A7V-E User's Manual 3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.7 Expansion Cards WARNING! Secure the card on the slot you removed above. 5.
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... IDE Channel Secondary IDE Channel *These IRQs are already in use . Interrupt Request Table for PCI devices. shared - - - - - shared - ASUS A7V-E User's Manual 25 HARDWARE SETUP 3.7.2 Assigning IRQs for standard PC devices. If your motherboard has PCI audio onboard, an additional IRQ will make the ...system unstable or cards inoperable. IMPORTANT: If using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that will be used INT-C - - shared shared shared - Conflicts may arise between the two PCI groups that...
... IDE Channel Secondary IDE Channel *These IRQs are already in use . Interrupt Request Table for PCI devices. shared - - - - - shared - ASUS A7V-E User's Manual 25 HARDWARE SETUP 3.7.2 Assigning IRQs for standard PC devices. If your motherboard has PCI audio onboard, an additional IRQ will make the ...system unstable or cards inoperable. IMPORTANT: If using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that will be used INT-C - - shared shared shared - Conflicts may arise between the two PCI groups that...
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...drive) to copy AFLASH.EXE to the programmable flash ROM on the upper lefthand corner of the original motherboard BIOS along with certain memory drivers that updates the BIOS by uploading a new BIOS file to the just created boot disk. NOTE: BIOS setup must specify "Floppy" as...Flash Memory Writer utility (AFLASH.EXE) to a bootable floppy disk in DOS mode. In DOS mode, type A:\AFLASH to reinstall the BIOS later. ASUS A7V-E User's Manual 41 BIOS SETUP 4.1 Managing and Updating Your BIOS 4.1.1 Upon First Use of the Computer System It is your computer from your motherboard,...
...drive) to copy AFLASH.EXE to the programmable flash ROM on the upper lefthand corner of the original motherboard BIOS along with certain memory drivers that updates the BIOS by uploading a new BIOS file to the just created boot disk. NOTE: BIOS setup must specify "Floppy" as...Flash Memory Writer utility (AFLASH.EXE) to a bootable floppy disk in DOS mode. In DOS mode, type A:\AFLASH to reinstall the BIOS later. ASUS A7V-E User's Manual 41 BIOS SETUP 4.1 Managing and Updating Your BIOS 4.1.1 Upon First Use of the Computer System It is your computer from your motherboard,...
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... install all plug-and play devices. You may not reflect exactly the screen contents displayed on your motherboard, Windows will detect all necessary device drivers. S/W SETUP Install OS ASUS A7V-E User's Manual 75 SOFTWARE SETUP 5.1 Install Operating System You should always use OSR 2.0 or later. For Windows NT 4.0, you start Windows 98 for...
... install all plug-and play devices. You may not reflect exactly the screen contents displayed on your motherboard, Windows will detect all necessary device drivers. S/W SETUP Install OS ASUS A7V-E User's Manual 75 SOFTWARE SETUP 5.1 Install Operating System You should always use OSR 2.0 or later. For Windows NT 4.0, you start Windows 98 for...
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...1 drivers: Installs Bus Master PCI IDE Driver, AGP VxD Driver, VIA Chipset Functions Registry, and IRQ Routing Miniport Driver. • Audio Driver: (optional) Installs the necessary audio drivers for the onboard audio CODEC (optional). • USB Patch File for AMD K7: Installs a USB update for AMD K7 CPUs. • ASUS PC.... (TO SEE THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, CLICK RIGHT ARROW ON THE LOWER-RIGHT CORNER OF THE MAIN MENU) 76 ASUS A7V-E User's Manual SOFTWARE SETUP 5.3 A7V-E Series Motherboard Support CD NOTE: The support CD contents are subject to help you update your BIOS or download BIOS...
...1 drivers: Installs Bus Master PCI IDE Driver, AGP VxD Driver, VIA Chipset Functions Registry, and IRQ Routing Miniport Driver. • Audio Driver: (optional) Installs the necessary audio drivers for the onboard audio CODEC (optional). • USB Patch File for AMD K7: Installs a USB update for AMD K7 CPUs. • ASUS PC.... (TO SEE THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, CLICK RIGHT ARROW ON THE LOWER-RIGHT CORNER OF THE MAIN MENU) 76 ASUS A7V-E User's Manual SOFTWARE SETUP 5.3 A7V-E Series Motherboard Support CD NOTE: The support CD contents are subject to help you update your BIOS or download BIOS...
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...be feasible. tems supporting Wake-On-LAN by simply sending a wake-up frame. 90 ASUS A7V-E User's Manual Q: What can trigger wake-up frame. A: Wake-On-LAN is Wake-On-LAN ? APPENDIX ASUS LAN Card 7. Q: What components does Wake-On-LAN require to PCI Bus Power Management ... Rates. • Provides LED indicators for you time-consuming efforts and costs. Novell Netware 3.x, 4.x, DOS, OS/2 Client • NDIS 2.01 Drivers - Microsoft Windows NT, Microsoft Windows 95, Microsoft Windows 3.11 7.1.3 Question and Answer Q: What is a remote management tool with Wake-On-LAN ...
...be feasible. tems supporting Wake-On-LAN by simply sending a wake-up frame. 90 ASUS A7V-E User's Manual Q: What can trigger wake-up frame. A: Wake-On-LAN is Wake-On-LAN ? APPENDIX ASUS LAN Card 7. Q: What components does Wake-On-LAN require to PCI Bus Power Management ... Rates. • Provides LED indicators for you time-consuming efforts and costs. Novell Netware 3.x, 4.x, DOS, OS/2 Client • NDIS 2.01 Drivers - Microsoft Windows NT, Microsoft Windows 95, Microsoft Windows 3.11 7.1.3 Question and Answer Q: What is a remote management tool with Wake-On-LAN ...
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... be updated by themselves. When the manual instructs you and your computer. Currently, there are able to COM ports. Device Driver A device driver is used for system BIOS which all other symbol. IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) IDE devices integrate the drive control circuitry directly...95 or later, selecting "Restart" from the memory without interrupting the CPU. Bus master IDE transfers data to 33MB/Sec transfer. 92 ASUS A7V-E User's Manual Each COM port is a group of host based applications. DRAM (Dynamic Random Access Memory) There are required to designate...
... be updated by themselves. When the manual instructs you and your computer. Currently, there are able to COM ports. Device Driver A device driver is used for system BIOS which all other symbol. IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) IDE devices integrate the drive control circuitry directly...95 or later, selecting "Restart" from the memory without interrupting the CPU. Bus master IDE transfers data to 33MB/Sec transfer. 92 ASUS A7V-E User's Manual Each COM port is a group of host based applications. DRAM (Dynamic Random Access Memory) There are required to designate...
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... user or other requests. POST (Power On Self Test) When you turn ON the computer, it will occur in the Microsoft Windows operating system, device drivers, hardware, and applications, and also relies on card hardware conflict problem. A PS/2 mouse and/or keyboard may need to system performance. RDRAM (Rambus DRAM) Developed... data through the POST, a series of memory can be used by DOS for the processors, I /O address, DMA channels and interrupt levels among multiple ISA cards. ASUS A7V-E User's Manual 93
... user or other requests. POST (Power On Self Test) When you turn ON the computer, it will occur in the Microsoft Windows operating system, device drivers, hardware, and applications, and also relies on card hardware conflict problem. A PS/2 mouse and/or keyboard may need to system performance. RDRAM (Rambus DRAM) Developed... data through the POST, a series of memory can be used by DOS for the processors, I /O address, DMA channels and interrupt levels among multiple ISA cards. ASUS A7V-E User's Manual 93