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® A7V-E JumperFree™ PC133/VC133 200MHz FSB AGP 4X Socket A Motherboard USER'S MANUAL
® A7V-E JumperFree™ PC133/VC133 200MHz FSB AGP 4X Socket A Motherboard USER'S MANUAL
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... SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. Products and corporate names appearing in this manual, including the products and software described in any form or by ASUS; Copyright © 2001 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. Product Name: ASUS A7V-E Manual Revision: 1.01 E746 Release Date: March 2001 2 ASUS A7V-E User's Manual ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR...
... SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. Products and corporate names appearing in this manual, including the products and software described in any form or by ASUS; Copyright © 2001 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. Product Name: ASUS A7V-E Manual Revision: 1.01 E746 Release Date: March 2001 2 ASUS A7V-E User's Manual ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR...
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...) Notebook (Tel): +886-2-2890-7122 (English) Desktop/Server (Tel):+886-2-2890-7123 (English) Fax: +886-2-2893-7775 Email: tsd@asus.com.tw WWW: www.asus.com.tw FTP: ftp.asus.com.tw/pub/ASUS ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America) Marketing Address: 6737 Mowry Avenue, Mowry Business Center, Building 2 Newark, CA 94560, USA Fax: +1-510-608-4555... Fax: +49-2102-9599-11 Support (Email): www.asuscom.de/de/support (for online support) WWW: www.asuscom.de FTP: ftp.asuscom.de/pub/ASUSCOM ASUS A7V-E User's Manual 3
...) Notebook (Tel): +886-2-2890-7122 (English) Desktop/Server (Tel):+886-2-2890-7123 (English) Fax: +886-2-2893-7775 Email: tsd@asus.com.tw WWW: www.asus.com.tw FTP: ftp.asus.com.tw/pub/ASUS ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America) Marketing Address: 6737 Mowry Avenue, Mowry Business Center, Building 2 Newark, CA 94560, USA Fax: +1-510-608-4555... Fax: +49-2102-9599-11 Support (Email): www.asuscom.de/de/support (for online support) WWW: www.asuscom.de FTP: ftp.asuscom.de/pub/ASUSCOM ASUS A7V-E User's Manual 3
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... 41 4.1.2 Updating BIOS Procedures 42 4.2 BIOS Setup Program 44 4.2.1 BIOS Menu Bar 45 4.2.2 Legend Bar 45 4.3 Main Menu 47 4.3.1 Primary & Secondary Master/Slave 48 4 ASUS A7V-E User's Manual FEATURES 8 2.1 The ASUS A7V-E 8 2.1.1 Specifications 8 2.1.2 Special Features 10 2.1.3 Optional Components 10 2.1.4 Performance Features 10 2.1.5 Intelligence 11 2.2 Motherboard Components 12 2.2.1 Component Locations 13 3. HARDWARE SETUP 14 3.1 Motherboard Layout...
... 41 4.1.2 Updating BIOS Procedures 42 4.2 BIOS Setup Program 44 4.2.1 BIOS Menu Bar 45 4.2.2 Legend Bar 45 4.3 Main Menu 47 4.3.1 Primary & Secondary Master/Slave 48 4 ASUS A7V-E User's Manual FEATURES 8 2.1 The ASUS A7V-E 8 2.1.1 Specifications 8 2.1.2 Special Features 10 2.1.3 Optional Components 10 2.1.4 Performance Features 10 2.1.5 Intelligence 11 2.2 Motherboard Components 12 2.2.1 Component Locations 13 3. HARDWARE SETUP 14 3.1 Motherboard Layout...
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... Probe 79 6.3 CyberLink PowerDVD 84 6.2 CyberLink PowerPlayer SE 85 6.4 CyberLink VideoLive Mail 86 7. APPENDIX 89 7.1 PCI-L101 Fast Ethernet Card 89 7.2 Glossary 91 ASUS A7V-E User's Manual 5 CONTENTS 4.3.2 Keyboard Features 51 4.4 Advanced Menu 53 4.4.1 Chip Configuration 56 4.4.2 I/O Device Configuration 59 4.4.3 PCI Configuration 62 4.4.4 Shadow Configuration 66 4.5 Power Menu 67 4.5.1 Power Up Control ...
... Probe 79 6.3 CyberLink PowerDVD 84 6.2 CyberLink PowerPlayer SE 85 6.4 CyberLink VideoLive Mail 86 7. APPENDIX 89 7.1 PCI-L101 Fast Ethernet Card 89 7.2 Glossary 91 ASUS A7V-E User's Manual 5 CONTENTS 4.3.2 Keyboard Features 51 4.4 Advanced Menu 53 4.4.1 Chip Configuration 56 4.4.2 I/O Device Configuration 59 4.4.3 PCI Configuration 62 4.4.4 Shadow Configuration 66 4.5 Power Menu 67 4.5.1 Power Up Control ...
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... Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration, U.S. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. 6 ASUS A7V-E User's Manual These limits are designed to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in violation of Part 15 of Federal Regulations...
... Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration, U.S. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. 6 ASUS A7V-E User's Manual These limits are designed to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in violation of Part 15 of Federal Regulations...
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... 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 APPENDIX Manual information and checklist Production information 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 APPENDIX Manual information and checklist Production information and...
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... others, high multimedia requirements. • Stepless Frequency Selection: Allows CPU external (FSB) frequency settings to 1GB. Appendix). 8 ASUS A7V-E User's Manual up to be raised or lowered in MHz increments. • JumperFree™ Mode: Allows processor settings and easy overclocking of... Features the VIAVT8363 (VIAApollo KT133) system controller with AGP 2.0 specifications for a 200MHz Front Side Bus (FSB); FEATURES 2.1 The ASUS A7V-E The ASUS A7V-E motherboard is a new DRAM core architecture that support four ATA devices on two channels. complies with support for 4X, 2X,...
... others, high multimedia requirements. • Stepless Frequency Selection: Allows CPU external (FSB) frequency settings to 1GB. Appendix). 8 ASUS A7V-E User's Manual up to be raised or lowered in MHz increments. • JumperFree™ Mode: Allows processor settings and easy overclocking of... Features the VIAVT8363 (VIAApollo KT133) system controller with AGP 2.0 specifications for a 200MHz Front Side Bus (FSB); FEATURES 2.1 The ASUS A7V-E The ASUS A7V-E motherboard is a new DRAM core architecture that support four ATA devices on two channels. complies with support for 4X, 2X,...
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... to examine and manage system status information, such as CPU and systerm voltages, temperatures, and fan status through the onboard hardware monitoring and the bundled ASUS PC Probe. • SMBus: Features the System Management Bus interface, which is used to physically transport commands and information between SMBus devices. • PCI Expansion....) • Color-coded Connectors: To enhance user accessibility to system components and to meet PC 99 compliancy, major connectors in this motherboard are color-coded. ASUS A7V-E User's Manual 9
... to examine and manage system status information, such as CPU and systerm voltages, temperatures, and fan status through the onboard hardware monitoring and the bundled ASUS PC Probe. • SMBus: Features the System Management Bus interface, which is used to physically transport commands and information between SMBus devices. • PCI Expansion....) • Color-coded Connectors: To enhance user accessibility to system components and to meet PC 99 compliancy, major connectors in this motherboard are color-coded. ASUS A7V-E User's Manual 9
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... PS/2 mouse, and Plug and Play devices to make identification easy as required by PC 99. • Symbios SCSI BIOS: Supports optional ASUS SCSI controller cards through the onboard SYMBIOS firmware. 2.1.3 Optional Components • Realtek RTL8139C Ethernet: (optional) single chip fast ethernet controller for ...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 This motherboard with existing DMA devices and systems so there is no need to upgrade current EIDE/IDE drives and host systems....
... PS/2 mouse, and Plug and Play devices to make identification easy as required by PC 99. • Symbios SCSI BIOS: Supports optional ASUS SCSI controller cards through the onboard SYMBIOS firmware. 2.1.3 Optional Components • Realtek RTL8139C Ethernet: (optional) single chip fast ethernet controller for ...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 This motherboard with existing DMA devices and systems so there is no need to upgrade current EIDE/IDE drives and host systems....
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... PC100-compliant SDRAMs). 2.1.5 Intelligence • Auto Fan Off: The system fans will power off mode, depending on remotely through an internal or external modem. ASUS A7V-E User's Manual 11 Voltage specifications are set for less than 4 seconds, the system enters the soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. • Fan Status Monitoring...
... PC100-compliant SDRAMs). 2.1.5 Intelligence • Auto Fan Off: The system fans will power off mode, depending on remotely through an internal or external modem. ASUS A7V-E User's Manual 11 Voltage specifications are set for less than 4 seconds, the system enters the soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. • Fan Status Monitoring...
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...) 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's Manual FEA TURES Motherboard Parts 2. 2.
...) 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's Manual FEA TURES Motherboard Parts 2. 2.
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FEA TURES Motherboard Parts 2. 2. FEATURES 2.2.1 Component Locations 1 2 3 4 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 DSFID 5 17 16 5 67 - 15 14 13 121110 9 8 ASUS A7V-E User's Manual 13
FEA TURES Motherboard Parts 2. 2. FEATURES 2.2.1 Component Locations 1 2 3 4 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 DSFID 5 17 16 5 67 - 15 14 13 121110 9 8 ASUS A7V-E User's Manual 13
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... Flash EEPROM (Programmable BIOS) ® 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.
... Flash EEPROM (Programmable BIOS) ® 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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...) p.37 Reset Switch Lead (2 pins) 25) PWR.SW (PANEL) p.37 ATX / Soft-Off Switch Lead (2 pins) 26) SMI (PANEL) p.37 System Management Interrupt Lead (2 pins) ASUS A7V-E User's Manual 15 3.
...) p.37 Reset Switch Lead (2 pins) 25) PWR.SW (PANEL) p.37 ATX / Soft-Off Switch Lead (2 pins) 26) SMI (PANEL) p.37 System Management Interrupt Lead (2 pins) ASUS A7V-E User's Manual 15 3.
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... the system. 5. WARNING! Failure to do not have one, touch both of switches and/or jumpers. H/W SETUP 01 01 ® A7V-E A7V-E Onboard LED ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off 16 ASUS A7V-E User's Manual Unplug your motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. Use a grounded wrist strap before you work on the motherboard. Place components on...
... the system. 5. WARNING! Failure to do not have one, touch both of switches and/or jumpers. H/W SETUP 01 01 ® A7V-E A7V-E Onboard LED ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off 16 ASUS A7V-E User's Manual Unplug your motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. Use a grounded wrist strap before you work on the motherboard. Place components on...
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... JumperFree Mode (Default) JEN 12 DSFID ON ON OFF 1 2345 ® A7V-E A7V-E JumperFree™ Mode Setting JEN 23 DSFID ON ON OFF 1 2345 CLOCK TABLE ON ON OFF 1234 5 CPU 100MHz ASUS A7V-E User's Manual 17 CLOCK TABLE 5. Frequency Selection 4. The example below shows all Clock Multiplier ...JumperFree™ mode. The white block represents the switch's position. Frequency Selection 1234 5 ON OFF ON 01 01 01 01 ® A7V-E A7V-E DIP Switches DSFID ON ON 1. Frequency Multiple 5. If Jumper Mode is selected, and the switches are adjusted through the BIOS setup ...
... JumperFree Mode (Default) JEN 12 DSFID ON ON OFF 1 2345 ® A7V-E A7V-E JumperFree™ Mode Setting JEN 23 DSFID ON ON OFF 1 2345 CLOCK TABLE ON ON OFF 1234 5 CPU 100MHz ASUS A7V-E User's Manual 17 CLOCK TABLE 5. Frequency Selection 4. The example below shows all Clock Multiplier ...JumperFree™ mode. The white block represents the switch's position. Frequency Selection 1234 5 ON OFF ON 01 01 01 01 ® A7V-E A7V-E DIP Switches DSFID ON ON 1. Frequency Multiple 5. If Jumper Mode is selected, and the switches are adjusted through the BIOS setup ...
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... so you can set to the CPU, SDRAM, and the chipset. To use BIOS setup in a slower speed and premature wearing of the processor. 18 ASUS A7V-E User's Manual WARNING! H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3. External Frequency Table CPU (MHz) 100.00 103.00 105.00 110.00 PCI (MHz) 33.57 34.33 35...
... so you can set to the CPU, SDRAM, and the chipset. To use BIOS setup in a slower speed and premature wearing of the processor. 18 ASUS A7V-E User's Manual WARNING! H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3. External Frequency Table CPU (MHz) 100.00 103.00 105.00 110.00 PCI (MHz) 33.57 34.33 35...
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...1-5) For unlocked CPUs only, the DSFID switches set to date processor settings, visit the ASUS web site: www.asus.com. 3. Notes: If the Frequency Multiple of the CPU and the CPU Bus frequency.... To use this feature, JEN must be adjusted in JumperFree Mode using BIOS software. 3. For more up to Jumper Mode: [1-2]; [See section 1]. 3. Switch 5 is locked, setting the Frequency Multiple will have no effect. ® A7V-E A7V.... 2. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings ASUS A7V-E User's Manual 19
...1-5) For unlocked CPUs only, the DSFID switches set to date processor settings, visit the ASUS web site: www.asus.com. 3. Notes: If the Frequency Multiple of the CPU and the CPU Bus frequency.... To use this feature, JEN must be adjusted in JumperFree Mode using BIOS software. 3. For more up to Jumper Mode: [1-2]; [See section 1]. 3. Switch 5 is locked, setting the Frequency Multiple will have no effect. ® A7V-E A7V.... 2. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings ASUS A7V-E User's Manual 19
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...size between 8MB to operate at 100MHz/133MHz, use can handle the specified SDRAM MHz or else bootup will not be possible. 20 ASUS A7V-E User's Manual One side (with VCM SDRAMs. Install memory in any combination as follows: DIMM Location Socket 1 (Rows 0&1) Socket 2 (Rows ... System Memory (Max 1024MB) = 3.5.1 General DIMM Notes • DIMMs that the DIMM you use only PC100-/PC133- compliant DIMMs. • ASUS motherboards support SPD (Serial Presence Detect) DIMMs. This is recommended through SDRAM Configuration under "Chipset Features Setup". 3. double-sided come in 32, ...
...size between 8MB to operate at 100MHz/133MHz, use can handle the specified SDRAM MHz or else bootup will not be possible. 20 ASUS A7V-E User's Manual One side (with VCM SDRAMs. Install memory in any combination as follows: DIMM Location Socket 1 (Rows 0&1) Socket 2 (Rows ... System Memory (Max 1024MB) = 3.5.1 General DIMM Notes • DIMMs that the DIMM you use only PC100-/PC133- compliant DIMMs. • ASUS motherboards support SPD (Serial Presence Detect) DIMMs. This is recommended through SDRAM Configuration under "Chipset Features Setup". 3. double-sided come in 32, ...