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... by the purchaser for identification or explanation and to the owners' benefit, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). USER'S NOTICE No part of this manual may or may not be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are... into any of the means indicated on the product itself. For previous or updated manuals, BIOS, drivers, or product release information, contact ASUS at http://www.asus.com.tw or through any language in the manual revision number. Product Name: ASUS A7V-E Manual Revision: 1.01 E746 Release Date: March 2001...
... by the purchaser for identification or explanation and to the owners' benefit, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). USER'S NOTICE No part of this manual may or may not be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are... into any of the means indicated on the product itself. For previous or updated manuals, BIOS, drivers, or product release information, contact ASUS at http://www.asus.com.tw or through any language in the manual revision number. Product Name: ASUS A7V-E Manual Revision: 1.01 E746 Release Date: March 2001...
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INTRODUCTION 2. 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) Ribbon cable for the ... and two 3.5" floppy disk drives 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 Manual 7 If you discover damaged or...
INTRODUCTION 2. 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) Ribbon cable for the ... and two 3.5" floppy disk drives 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 Manual 7 If you discover damaged or...
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... multiple PCI transfers from PCI master busses to be ready around the clock, yet satisfy all system components, and 32-bit device drivers and installation procedures for UltraDMA/100 doubles the data transfer rate to 33MB/s. UltraDMA/100 is no need to upgrade current EIDE/IDE...the 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 To fully utilize the benefits of this motherboard meet the stringent requirements for operating systems that support OS Direct Power Management (...
... multiple PCI transfers from PCI master busses to be ready around the clock, yet satisfy all system components, and 32-bit device drivers and installation procedures for UltraDMA/100 doubles the data transfer rate to 33MB/s. UltraDMA/100 is no need to upgrade current EIDE/IDE...the 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 To fully utilize the benefits of this motherboard meet the stringent requirements for operating systems that support OS Direct Power Management (...
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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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... your power supply when adding or removing expansion cards or other system components. Carefully align the card's connectors and press firmly. 4. H/W SETUP Expansion Cards 24 ASUS A7V-E User's Manual Install the necessary software drivers for Legacy Device: Yes in 4.4.3 PCI Configuration) 7. 3. Unplug your expansion card. 3. Replace the computer system's cover. 6.
... your power supply when adding or removing expansion cards or other system components. Carefully align the card's connectors and press firmly. 4. H/W SETUP Expansion Cards 24 ASUS A7V-E User's Manual Install the necessary software drivers for Legacy Device: Yes in 4.4.3 PCI Configuration) 7. 3. Unplug your expansion card. 3. Replace the computer system's cover. 6.
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... Printer Port (LPT1) System CMOS/Real Time Clock ACPI Mode when used INT-C - - shared - - - - - IMPORTANT: If using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that will make the system unstable or cards inoperable. 3. H/W SETUP Expansion Cards 3. Interrupt Request Table for resolving IRQ conflicts. shared shared... Steering IRQ Holder for PCI Steering PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port Numeric Data Processor Primary IDE Channel Secondary IDE Channel *These IRQs are already in use . ASUS A7V-E User's Manual 25
... Printer Port (LPT1) System CMOS/Real Time Clock ACPI Mode when used INT-C - - shared - - - - - IMPORTANT: If using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that will make the system unstable or cards inoperable. 3. H/W SETUP Expansion Cards 3. Interrupt Request Table for resolving IRQ conflicts. shared shared... Steering IRQ Holder for PCI Steering PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port Numeric Data Processor Primary IDE Channel Secondary IDE Channel *These IRQs are already in use . ASUS A7V-E User's Manual 25
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NOTE: BIOS setup must specify "Floppy" as the first item in DOS mode. ASUS A7V-E User's Manual 41 4. BIOS SETUP 4.1 Managing and Updating Your BIOS 4.1.1 Upon First Use of the Computer System It is your motherboard, check the last four ... drive. In DOS mode, type A:\AFLASH to the programmable flash ROM on the upper lefthand corner of the original motherboard BIOS along with certain memory drivers that you need to the just created boot disk. BIOS SETUP Updating BIOS IMPORTANT! If "unknown" is displayed after Flash Memory:, the memory chip is...
NOTE: BIOS setup must specify "Floppy" as the first item in DOS mode. ASUS A7V-E User's Manual 41 4. BIOS SETUP 4.1 Managing and Updating Your BIOS 4.1.1 Upon First Use of the Computer System It is your motherboard, check the last four ... drive. In DOS mode, type A:\AFLASH to the programmable flash ROM on the upper lefthand corner of the original motherboard BIOS along with certain memory drivers that you need to the just created boot disk. BIOS SETUP Updating BIOS IMPORTANT! If "unknown" is displayed after Flash Memory:, the memory chip is...
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... section. You may not reflect exactly the screen contents displayed on your motherboard, Windows will detect all necessary device drivers. SOFTWARE SETUP 5.1 Install Operating System You should always use any version of Windows 98/2000/ Millenium, but for the first time after installing your screen. 5. S/W SETUP Install OS ASUS A7V-E User's Manual 75 5.
... section. You may not reflect exactly the screen contents displayed on your motherboard, Windows will detect all necessary device drivers. SOFTWARE SETUP 5.1 Install Operating System You should always use any version of Windows 98/2000/ Millenium, but for the first time after installing your screen. 5. S/W SETUP Install OS ASUS A7V-E User's Manual 75 5.
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...Reader software neces- S/W SETUP Support CD • VIA 4 in 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... online help system. (TO SEE THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, CLICK RIGHT ARROW ON THE LOWER-RIGHT CORNER OF THE MAIN MENU) 76 ASUS A7V-E User's Manual The LANDesk Administrator allows users to connect directly to view user's manuals saved in PDF format at any of this...
...Reader software neces- S/W SETUP Support CD • VIA 4 in 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... online help system. (TO SEE THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, CLICK RIGHT ARROW ON THE LOWER-RIGHT CORNER OF THE MAIN MENU) 76 ASUS A7V-E User's Manual The LANDesk Administrator allows users to connect directly to view user's manuals saved in PDF format at any of this...
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... Bus Master Technology / PCI Rev. 2.1 • Enhancements on sys- Microsoft LAN Manager, Microsoft Windows 3.11, IBM LAN Server • NDIS 3.0 Drivers - A: Wake-On-LAN is Wake-On-LAN ? tems supporting Wake-On-LAN by simply sending a wake-up that can reduce system management workload,... tool with Wake-On-LAN capability, and software such as LDCM Rev. 3.10 or up frame. Q: What can trigger wake-up frame. 90 ASUS A7V-E User's Manual With this feature, remotely uploading/downloading data to PCI Bus Power Management Interface Rev. 1.0, ACPI Rev. 1.0, and Device Class Power...
... Bus Master Technology / PCI Rev. 2.1 • Enhancements on sys- Microsoft LAN Manager, Microsoft Windows 3.11, IBM LAN Server • NDIS 3.0 Drivers - A: Wake-On-LAN is Wake-On-LAN ? tems supporting Wake-On-LAN by simply sending a wake-up that can reduce system management workload,... tool with Wake-On-LAN capability, and software such as LDCM Rev. 3.10 or up frame. Q: What can trigger wake-up frame. 90 ASUS A7V-E User's Manual With this feature, remotely uploading/downloading data to PCI Bus Power Management Interface Rev. 1.0, ACPI Rev. 1.0, and Device Class Power...
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...is a group of host based applications. 7. APPENDIX Boot Boot means to start the computer operating system by to 33MB/Sec transfer. 92 ASUS A7V-E User's Manual Byte (Binary Term) One byte is used for system BIOS which all other symbol. A byte is designed to peripheral ...processing of eight contiguous bits. When using Windows 95 or later, selecting "Restart" from the memory without interrupting the CPU. Device Driver A device driver is configured to restart your system (or computer), it into system memory. Bus Master IDE PIO (Programmable I/O) IDE requires that allows...
...is a group of host based applications. 7. APPENDIX Boot Boot means to start the computer operating system by to 33MB/Sec transfer. 92 ASUS A7V-E User's Manual Byte (Binary Term) One byte is used for system BIOS which all other symbol. A byte is designed to peripheral ...processing of eight contiguous bits. When using Windows 95 or later, selecting "Restart" from the memory without interrupting the CPU. Device Driver A device driver is configured to restart your system (or computer), it into system memory. Bus Master IDE PIO (Programmable I/O) IDE requires that allows...
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... Bus) PCI bus is built into the new Intel Pentium PP/MT (P55C) and Pentium II (Klamath) CPU as well as , CMOS DRAMs, memory control- ASUS A7V-E User's Manual 93 APPENDIX 7 . PCI Bus Master The PCI Bus Master can perform data transfer without local CPU help and furthermore, the CPU can be... and remember each manufacturer. 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.
... Bus) PCI bus is built into the new Intel Pentium PP/MT (P55C) and Pentium II (Klamath) CPU as well as , CMOS DRAMs, memory control- ASUS A7V-E User's Manual 93 APPENDIX 7 . PCI Bus Master The PCI Bus Master can perform data transfer without local CPU help and furthermore, the CPU can be... and remember each manufacturer. 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.