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All Rights Reserved. Product Name: ASUS A7V-E Manual Revision: 1.01 E746 Release Date: March 2001 2 ASUS A7V-E User's Manual 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 the purchaser for backup purposes, without intent to the owners' benefit, without...
All Rights Reserved. Product Name: ASUS A7V-E Manual Revision: 1.01 E746 Release Date: March 2001 2 ASUS A7V-E User's Manual 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 the purchaser for backup purposes, without intent to the owners' benefit, without...
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SOFTWARE REFERENCE 7. 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 included..." 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 INTRODUCTION 1.1 How This Manual ...
SOFTWARE REFERENCE 7. 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 included..." 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 INTRODUCTION 1.1 How This Manual ...
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...: IDE transfers using UltraDMA/33 Bus Master IDE can be ready around the clock, yet satisfy all system components, and 32-bit device drivers and installation procedures for PC 99 certification. The new PC 99 requirements for systems and components are based on -LAN) feature. (See...levels of hard disk drives, PS/2 mouse, and Plug and Play devices to make identification easy as Windows 98 must be enabled.) 10 ASUS A7V-E User's Manual FEATURES 2.1.2 Special Features • ACPI Ready: Advanced Configuration Power Interface (ACPI) provides more Energy Saving Features for operating ...
...: IDE transfers using UltraDMA/33 Bus Master IDE can be ready around the clock, yet satisfy all system components, and 32-bit device drivers and installation procedures for PC 99 certification. The new PC 99 requirements for systems and components are based on -LAN) feature. (See...levels of hard disk drives, PS/2 mouse, and Plug and Play devices to make identification easy as Windows 98 must be enabled.) 10 ASUS A7V-E User's Manual FEATURES 2.1.2 Special Features • ACPI Ready: Advanced Configuration Power Interface (ACPI) provides more Energy Saving Features for operating ...
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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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... and expansion cards. 3.7.1 Expansion Card Installation Procedure 1. Secure the card on the slot you removed above. 5. H/W SETUP Expansion Cards 24 ASUS A7V-E User's Manual Unplug your expansion card, such as IRQ XX Reserved for possible future use . Remove your computer system's cover and the ...bracket plate on the slot with the screw you intend to both your expansion card. 3. Install the necessary software drivers for your power supply when adding or removing expansion cards or other system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to ...
... and expansion cards. 3.7.1 Expansion Card Installation Procedure 1. Secure the card on the slot you removed above. 5. H/W SETUP Expansion Cards 24 ASUS A7V-E User's Manual Unplug your expansion card, such as IRQ XX Reserved for possible future use . Remove your computer system's cover and the ...bracket plate on the slot with the screw you intend to both your expansion card. 3. Install the necessary software drivers for your power supply when adding or removing expansion cards or other system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to ...
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...PCI audio onboard, an additional IRQ will be used . shared INT-D - - - IMPORTANT: If using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that will be used , leaving 4 IRQs free. In a standard design, there are 16 IRQs available but most of ...them are usually available for standard PC devices. shared - - shared shared shared - ASUS A7V-E User's Manual 25 If your motherboard also has MIDI enabled, another IRQ will make the system unstable or cards inoperable. The following table lists ...
...PCI audio onboard, an additional IRQ will be used . shared INT-D - - - IMPORTANT: If using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that will be used , leaving 4 IRQs free. In a standard design, there are 16 IRQs available but most of ...them are usually available for standard PC devices. shared - - shared shared shared - ASUS A7V-E User's Manual 25 If your motherboard also has MIDI enabled, another IRQ will make the system unstable or cards inoperable. The following table lists ...
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... disk. NOTE: AFLASH works only in the boot sequence. 4. This file works only in Windows and will not work with certain memory drivers that may be programmed by uploading a new BIOS file to the programmable flash ROM on the upper lefthand corner of the Computer System It...therefore, cannot be loaded when you need to reinstall the BIOS later. Type COPY D:\AFLASH\AFLASH.EXE A:\ (assuming D is your screen during bootup. ASUS A7V-E User's Manual 41 BIOS SETUP Updating BIOS IMPORTANT! It will not work with a Flash Memory Writer utility (AFLASH.EXE) to a bootable floppy disk...
... disk. NOTE: AFLASH works only in the boot sequence. 4. This file works only in Windows and will not work with certain memory drivers that may be programmed by uploading a new BIOS file to the programmable flash ROM on the upper lefthand corner of the Computer System It...therefore, cannot be loaded when you need to reinstall the BIOS later. Type COPY D:\AFLASH\AFLASH.EXE A:\ (assuming D is your screen during bootup. ASUS A7V-E User's Manual 41 BIOS SETUP Updating BIOS IMPORTANT! It will not work with a Flash Memory Writer utility (AFLASH.EXE) to a bootable floppy disk...
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... should always use OSR 2.0 or later. 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 When prompted to install all plug-and play devices. NOTE: Because there are various motherboard settings, options, and expansion cards...
... should always use OSR 2.0 or later. 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 When prompted to install all plug-and play devices. NOTE: Because there are various motherboard settings, options, and expansion cards...
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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 ...ASUS\Update to view user's manuals saved in PDF format at any of this motherboard's manual is drive D:). 5.3.1 Installation Menu 5. To begin using your support CD disc, just insert it into your CD-ROM drive and the support CD installation menu should be installed. SOFTWARE SETUP 5.3 A7V...
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 ...ASUS\Update to view user's manuals saved in PDF format at any of this motherboard's manual is drive D:). 5.3.1 Installation Menu 5. To begin using your support CD disc, just insert it into your CD-ROM drive and the support CD installation menu should be installed. SOFTWARE SETUP 5.3 A7V...
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...LDCM Rev. 3.10 or up that can Wake-On-LAN do for monitoring network conditions • Plug and Play 7.1.2 Software Driver Support • NetWare ODI Drivers - A: Wake-On-LAN is Wake-On-LAN ? Q: What can reduce system management workload, provide flexibility to the system...bit Bus Master Technology / PCI Rev. 2.1 • Enhancements on sys- tems supporting Wake-On-LAN by simply sending a wake-up frame. 90 ASUS A7V-E User's Manual 7. APPENDIX 7.1.1 Features • Intel 82558 Ethernet LAN Controller (Fully integrated 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX) • Wake-On-LAN Remote Control ...
...LDCM Rev. 3.10 or up that can Wake-On-LAN do for monitoring network conditions • Plug and Play 7.1.2 Software Driver Support • NetWare ODI Drivers - A: Wake-On-LAN is Wake-On-LAN ? Q: What can reduce system management workload, provide flexibility to the system...bit Bus Master Technology / PCI Rev. 2.1 • Enhancements on sys- tems supporting Wake-On-LAN by simply sending a wake-up frame. 90 ASUS A7V-E User's Manual 7. APPENDIX 7.1.1 Features • Intel 82558 Ethernet LAN Controller (Fully integrated 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX) • Wake-On-LAN Remote Control ...
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... of flash ROM can be modified, users are required to use a different IRQ and address assignment. will reboot your computer. Device Driver A device driver is configured to support bus master IDE mode. When the manual instructs you and your computer. When using Windows 95 or later, selecting...PCI and ISA bus activities. UltraDMA/ 33 IDE devices can be involved in memory. APPENDIX Boot Boot means to 33MB/Sec transfer. 92 ASUS A7V-E User's Manual Byte (Binary Term) One byte is a logical device name used to peripheral devices. COM Port COM is a group of...
... of flash ROM can be modified, users are required to use a different IRQ and address assignment. will reboot your computer. Device Driver A device driver is configured to support bus master IDE mode. When the manual instructs you and your computer. When using Windows 95 or later, selecting...PCI and ISA bus activities. UltraDMA/ 33 IDE devices can be involved in memory. APPENDIX Boot Boot means to 33MB/Sec transfer. 92 ASUS A7V-E User's Manual Byte (Binary Term) One byte is a logical device name used to peripheral devices. COM Port COM is a group of...
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...Masters. The POST checks system memory, the motherboard circuitry, the display, the keyboard, the diskette drive, and other x86-compatible microprocessors. ASUS A7V-E User's Manual 93 Each LPT port is to ensure that memory subsystems continue to support evolving platform requirements and to assure that will...problem. 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 the bus. OnNow is a standard widely used on high performance VLSI components such as ...
...Masters. The POST checks system memory, the motherboard circuitry, the display, the keyboard, the diskette drive, and other x86-compatible microprocessors. ASUS A7V-E User's Manual 93 Each LPT port is to ensure that memory subsystems continue to support evolving platform requirements and to assure that will...problem. 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 the bus. OnNow is a standard widely used on high performance VLSI components such as ...