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FEATURES 2.1 The ASUS A7V-E The ASUS A7V-E motherboard is carefully designed for the demanding PC user who wants advanced features processed by the fastest processors. 2.1.1 Specifications • AMD Athlon™/Duron™ ... DRAM core architecture that support four ATA devices on two channels. FEA TURES Specifications 2. complies with support for 4X, 2X, and 1X AGP modes; AC97 audio; Appendix). 8 ASUS A7V-E User's Manual bus interface with AGP 2.0 specifications for 6 PCI masters. USB controller with root hub and four function ports. • PC133 SDRAM / VC133 VCM...
FEATURES 2.1 The ASUS A7V-E The ASUS A7V-E motherboard is carefully designed for the demanding PC user who wants advanced features processed by the fastest processors. 2.1.1 Specifications • AMD Athlon™/Duron™ ... DRAM core architecture that support four ATA devices on two channels. FEA TURES Specifications 2. complies with support for 4X, 2X, and 1X AGP modes; AC97 audio; Appendix). 8 ASUS A7V-E User's Manual bus interface with AGP 2.0 specifications for 6 PCI masters. USB controller with root hub and four function ports. • PC133 SDRAM / VC133 VCM...
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...systems and components are based on -LAN) feature. (See 4.4.2: I/O Device Configuration in BIOS setup). • Onboard AC'97 Audio Controller: Supports advanced automated audio performance. (See 4.4.2: I/O Device Configuration in the OS, PCs can handle rates up to 100MB/s. FEA TURES Performance 2. With ...memory and processor. • High-Speed Data Transfer Interface: IDE transfers using UltraDMA/33 Bus Master IDE can be enabled.) 10 ASUS A7V-E User's Manual Color-coded connectors and descriptive icons make identification easy as Windows 98 must be used. • Easy Installation:...
...systems and components are based on -LAN) feature. (See 4.4.2: I/O Device Configuration in BIOS setup). • Onboard AC'97 Audio Controller: Supports advanced automated audio performance. (See 4.4.2: I/O Device Configuration in the OS, PCs can handle rates up to 100MB/s. FEA TURES Performance 2. With ...memory and processor. • High-Speed Data Transfer Interface: IDE transfers using UltraDMA/33 Bus Master IDE can be enabled.) 10 ASUS A7V-E User's Manual Color-coded connectors and descriptive icons make identification easy as Windows 98 must be used. • Easy Installation:...
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... (on audio model only) ... (Bottom) 19 Network Features 1 LAN (RJ45) 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 ASUS A7V-E User...
... (on audio model only) ... (Bottom) 19 Network Features 1 LAN (RJ45) 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 ASUS A7V-E User...
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...-pin module) DIMM2 (64/72 bit, 168-pin module) ATX Power Connector PARALLEL PORT PS_FAN GAME_AUDIO COM2 Line Out Line In Mic In Audio Codec VIA VT8363 AGP4X & PC133 Memory Controller Realtek Fast Enternet CD AUX Accelerated Graphic Port (AGP) JEN PCI Slot 1 HPHONE MODEM PCI ...® PCI Slot 4 PCI Slot 5 PCI Slot 6 IR SMB USB2 WOR PLED CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power DSFID DIP Switches A7V-E IDELED HPANEL Grayed components are optional at the time of purchase. 14 ASUS A7V-E User's Manual H/W SETUP Motherboard Layout 3. SECONDARY IDE PRIMARY IDE FLOPPY 30.6cm (12in) 3.
...-pin module) DIMM2 (64/72 bit, 168-pin module) ATX Power Connector PARALLEL PORT PS_FAN GAME_AUDIO COM2 Line Out Line In Mic In Audio Codec VIA VT8363 AGP4X & PC133 Memory Controller Realtek Fast Enternet CD AUX Accelerated Graphic Port (AGP) JEN PCI Slot 1 HPHONE MODEM PCI ...® PCI Slot 4 PCI Slot 5 PCI Slot 6 IR SMB USB2 WOR PLED CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power DSFID DIP Switches A7V-E IDELED HPANEL Grayed components are optional at the time of purchase. 14 ASUS A7V-E User's Manual H/W SETUP Motherboard Layout 3. SECONDARY IDE PRIMARY IDE FLOPPY 30.6cm (12in) 3.
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... Parallel Port Connector (25-pin female) 6) GAME_AUDIO p.29 Game/MIDI Connector (15-pin female) (optional) 7) GAME_AUDIO p.29 Audio Port Connectors (Three 1/8" female) (optional) 8) RJ45 p.29 Fast-Ethernet Port Connector (optional) 9) PRIMARY IDE p.30 IDE ...) CPU_,PS_,CHASS_FAN p.33 Chassis, Power Supply, CPU Fan Connectors (3 pins) 16) CD_IN, AUX, MODEM p.34 Internal Audio Connectors (4 4-pin) 17) HPHONE p.34 Headphone True-Level Out Header (3 pins) 18) USB2 p.35 USB Header (10... pins) 26) SMI (PANEL) p.37 System Management Interrupt Lead (2 pins) ASUS A7V-E User's Manual 15
... Parallel Port Connector (25-pin female) 6) GAME_AUDIO p.29 Game/MIDI Connector (15-pin female) (optional) 7) GAME_AUDIO p.29 Audio Port Connectors (Three 1/8" female) (optional) 8) RJ45 p.29 Fast-Ethernet Port Connector (optional) 9) PRIMARY IDE p.30 IDE ...) CPU_,PS_,CHASS_FAN p.33 Chassis, Power Supply, CPU Fan Connectors (3 pins) 16) CD_IN, AUX, MODEM p.34 Internal Audio Connectors (4 4-pin) 17) HPHONE p.34 Headphone True-Level Out Header (3 pins) 18) USB2 p.35 USB Header (10... pins) 26) SMI (PANEL) p.37 System Management Interrupt Lead (2 pins) ASUS A7V-E User's Manual 15
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... for resolving IRQ conflicts. Use this Motherboard PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 PCI slot 3 PCI slot 4 PCI slot 5 PCI slot 6 AGP slot Onboard USB controller Onboard audio/SMBus INT-A shared - - - - - Standard Interrupt Assignments IRQ Priority 0 1 1 2 2 N/A 3* 11 4* 12 5* 13 6 14 7* 15 8 3 9* 4 10* 5 11* 6 12* 7 13 8 14* 9 15* 10 Standard Function... expansion cards need IRQ assignments. INT-B - shared shared shared - shared - - - - - If your system and for PCI devices. shared INT-D - - - H/W SETUP Expansion Cards 3. ASUS A7V-E User's Manual 25
... for resolving IRQ conflicts. Use this Motherboard PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 PCI slot 3 PCI slot 4 PCI slot 5 PCI slot 6 AGP slot Onboard USB controller Onboard audio/SMBus INT-A shared - - - - - Standard Interrupt Assignments IRQ Priority 0 1 1 2 2 N/A 3* 11 4* 12 5* 13 6 14 7* 15 8 3 9* 4 10* 5 11* 6 12* 7 13 8 14* 9 15* 10 Standard Function... expansion cards need IRQ assignments. INT-B - shared shared shared - shared - - - - - If your system and for PCI devices. shared INT-D - - - H/W SETUP Expansion Cards 3. ASUS A7V-E User's Manual 25
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... (lime) can be connected for inputting voice. The connector allows the motherboard to conect to this connector for playing or editing professional audio. HARDWARE SETUP 6) Game/MIDI Connector (Gold 15-pin GAME_AUDIO) (optional) You may connect game joysticks or game pads to a ... blue) allows tape players or other audio sources to headphones or preferably powered speakers. Line Out Line In Mic 1/8" Stereo Audio Connectors 8) Fast-Ethernet Port Connector (RJ45) (optional) The RJ45 connector is located on top of the USB Ports 0 & 1. H/W SETUP Connectors ASUS A7V-E User's Manual 29
... (lime) can be connected for inputting voice. The connector allows the motherboard to conect to this connector for playing or editing professional audio. HARDWARE SETUP 6) Game/MIDI Connector (Gold 15-pin GAME_AUDIO) (optional) You may connect game joysticks or game pads to a ... blue) allows tape players or other audio sources to headphones or preferably powered speakers. Line Out Line In Mic 1/8" Stereo Audio Connectors 8) Fast-Ethernet Port Connector (RJ45) (optional) The RJ45 connector is located on top of the USB Ports 0 & 1. H/W SETUP Connectors ASUS A7V-E User's Manual 29
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... allows you to receive stereo audio input from such sound sources as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card. 3. H/W SETUP Connectors 01 01 01 01 3. HP OUT LT GND HP OUT RT 1 ® HPHONE A7V-E A7V-E True-Level Line Out Header 34 ASUS A7V-E User's Manual The MODEM ...connector allows the onboard audio to attach an external headphone onto the ATX connectors. HARDWARE SETUP 16) Internal Audio Connectors (4-pin CD_IN, AUX, MODEM) These connectors allow you ...
... allows you to receive stereo audio input from such sound sources as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card. 3. H/W SETUP Connectors 01 01 01 01 3. HP OUT LT GND HP OUT RT 1 ® HPHONE A7V-E A7V-E True-Level Line Out Header 34 ASUS A7V-E User's Manual The MODEM ...connector allows the onboard audio to attach an external headphone onto the ATX connectors. HARDWARE SETUP 16) Internal Audio Connectors (4-pin CD_IN, AUX, MODEM) These connectors allow you ...
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...(LINE_OUT and SPEAKER) will allow you to hear system beeps and warnings. Only SPEAKER will allow you to hear system beeps before the integrated audio has been properly initialized. 23) System Power LED Lead (3-1 pin PWRLED) This 3-1 pin connector connects the system power LED, which lights when...momentary switch connected to open moment and therefore leaving it shorted will always allow wake-up (the SMI lead cannot wake up the system). ASUS A7V-E User's Manual 37 If you may require one or two presses depending on and blinks when it is activated when it detects a short...
...(LINE_OUT and SPEAKER) will allow you to hear system beeps and warnings. Only SPEAKER will allow you to hear system beeps before the integrated audio has been properly initialized. 23) System Power LED Lead (3-1 pin PWRLED) This 3-1 pin connector connects the system power LED, which lights when...momentary switch connected to open moment and therefore leaving it shorted will always allow wake-up (the SMI lead cannot wake up the system). ASUS A7V-E User's Manual 37 If you may require one or two presses depending on and blinks when it is activated when it detects a short...
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...Disabled] [378H/IRQ7] [278H/IRQ5] Parallel Port Mode [ECP+EPP] This field allows you are using any network/audio device. BIOS SETUP Onboard AC97 Audio Controller [Auto] [Auto] allows the motherboard's BIOS to detect whether you to set the appropriate field to configure the... parallel port DMA channel for the selected ECP mode. If a network/audio device is detected, the onboard network/audio controller will not be disabled. If you to [Disabled]. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 60 ASUS A7V-E User's Manual Configuration options: [Normal] [ECP] [EPP] [ECP+EPP...
...Disabled] [378H/IRQ7] [278H/IRQ5] Parallel Port Mode [ECP+EPP] This field allows you are using any network/audio device. BIOS SETUP Onboard AC97 Audio Controller [Auto] [Auto] allows the motherboard's BIOS to detect whether you to set the appropriate field to configure the... parallel port DMA channel for the selected ECP mode. If a network/audio device is detected, the onboard network/audio controller will not be disabled. If you to [Disabled]. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 60 ASUS A7V-E User's Manual Configuration options: [Normal] [ECP] [EPP] [ECP+EPP...
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Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enable (200h-207h)] ASUS A7V-E User's Manual 61 To use it, you want to use the MIDI device onboard. Sound Blaster I/O Base Address [220h-22Fh] Sound Blaster IRQ [IRQ5] Sound ... I/O Base Address [300h-303h] This sets the I /O Device Config Sound Blaster Emulation [Disabled] Select [Enabled] for this field to use the game port. Leave on audio device. 4. BIOS SETUP I /O address for the Sound Blaster™ feature. BIOS SETUP Onboard Legacy...
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enable (200h-207h)] ASUS A7V-E User's Manual 61 To use it, you want to use the MIDI device onboard. Sound Blaster I/O Base Address [220h-22Fh] Sound Blaster IRQ [IRQ5] Sound ... I/O Base Address [300h-303h] This sets the I /O Device Config Sound Blaster Emulation [Disabled] Select [Enabled] for this field to use the game port. Leave on audio device. 4. BIOS SETUP I /O address for the Sound Blaster™ feature. BIOS SETUP Onboard Legacy...
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... 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 Probe Vx.xx: Installs a smart utility to view...PC-cillin virus protection software.View the online help you update your CD-ROM drive is available in PDF format. 5. SOFTWARE SETUP 5.3 A7V-E Series Motherboard Support CD NOTE: The support CD contents are subject to Intel's administrator online help system. (TO SEE THE FOLLOWING ...
... 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 Probe Vx.xx: Installs a smart utility to view...PC-cillin virus protection software.View the online help you update your CD-ROM drive is available in PDF format. 5. SOFTWARE SETUP 5.3 A7V-E Series Motherboard Support CD NOTE: The support CD contents are subject to Intel's administrator online help system. (TO SEE THE FOLLOWING ...
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.... This enables the system to automatically turn on mainstream PCs. ASUS A7V-E User's Manual 91 The primary application of the cable version is the integration of I/O connectivity at 12.5, 25 or 50MBytes/sec speeds. AC97 (Audio Codec '97) AC '97 is a new standard to complement... and a point-to the PC such as DVD, 3-D multiplayer gaming and interactive music. This specification uses software emulation to compete with audio quality comparable to support next-generation auto-intensive PC applications such as VCRs, TVs, phones, and stereos. AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) ...
.... This enables the system to automatically turn on mainstream PCs. ASUS A7V-E User's Manual 91 The primary application of the cable version is the integration of I/O connectivity at 12.5, 25 or 50MBytes/sec speeds. AC97 (Audio Codec '97) AC '97 is a new standard to complement... and a point-to the PC such as DVD, 3-D multiplayer gaming and interactive music. This specification uses software emulation to compete with audio quality comparable to support next-generation auto-intensive PC applications such as VCRs, TVs, phones, and stereos. AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) ...
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...ISA bus activities. Pointing devices, modems, and infrared modules can achieve up necessary parameters for allocating system resources such as VGA, audio, printer, or modem. Currently, there are required to start the computer operating system by a specific programming method. APPENDIX Boot...such as memory, CPU time, disk space, and access to 33MB/Sec transfer. 92 ASUS A7V-E User's Manual Concurrent PCI provides increased bandwidth, reduced system latencies, improves video and audio performance, and improves processing of DRAM such as the "brain" of eight contiguous bits....
...ISA bus activities. Pointing devices, modems, and infrared modules can achieve up necessary parameters for allocating system resources such as VGA, audio, printer, or modem. Currently, there are required to start the computer operating system by a specific programming method. APPENDIX Boot...such as memory, CPU time, disk space, and access to 33MB/Sec transfer. 92 ASUS A7V-E User's Manual Concurrent PCI provides increased bandwidth, reduced system latencies, improves video and audio performance, and improves processing of DRAM such as the "brain" of eight contiguous bits....