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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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... 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 INTRODUCTION 7 1.1 How This Manual Is Organized 7 1.2 Item Checklist 7 2. 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 14 3.2 Layout Contents 15 3.3 Hardware Setup Procedure 16...
... 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 INTRODUCTION 7 1.1 How This Manual Is Organized 7 1.2 Item Checklist 7 2. 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 14 3.2 Layout Contents 15 3.3 Hardware Setup Procedure 16...
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...A7V-E Series Motherboard Support CD 76 6. 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 69 4.5.2 Hardware Monitor 70 4.6 Boot Menu 71 4.7 Exit Menu 73 5. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 79 6.1 ASUS... PC 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
...A7V-E Series Motherboard Support CD 76 6. 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 69 4.5.2 Hardware Monitor 70 4.6 Boot Menu 71 4.7 Exit Menu 73 5. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 79 6.1 ASUS... PC 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
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... 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 HARDWARE SETUP 4. APPENDIX Manual information and checklist Production information and...
... 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 HARDWARE SETUP 4. APPENDIX Manual information and checklist Production information and...
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... is a new DRAM core architecture that support four ATA devices on two channels. FEATURES 2.1 The ASUS A7V-E The ASUS A7V-E motherboard is optimized to deliver enhanced AMD Athlon™/Duron™ processor system performance. • "Super South..." South Bridge System PCIset: VIA VT82C686B PCIset with PCI Super-I/O Integrated Peripheral Controller (PSIPC) with support for UltraDMA/100, which allows burst mode data transfer rates of up to allow manual...
... is a new DRAM core architecture that support four ATA devices on two channels. FEATURES 2.1 The ASUS A7V-E The ASUS A7V-E motherboard is optimized to deliver enhanced AMD Athlon™/Duron™ processor system performance. • "Super South..." South Bridge System PCIset: VIA VT82C686B PCIset with PCI Super-I/O Integrated Peripheral Controller (PSIPC) with support for UltraDMA/100, which allows burst mode data transfer rates of up to allow manual...
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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.... (Requires DMI-enabled components.) • 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 2.
... 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.... (Requires DMI-enabled components.) • 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 2.
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...level goals: support for Plug and Play compatibility and power management for operating systems that supports autodetection of this motherboard meet the stringent requirements for Windows95/98/NT . FEA TURES Performance 2. 2. The new PC 99 requirements...Power Interface (ACPI) provides more Energy Saving Features for configuring and managing all the energy saving standards. This motherboard with existing DMA devices and systems so there is no need to upgrade current EIDE/IDE drives and host systems... using UltraDMA/33 Bus Master IDE can be enabled.) 10 ASUS A7V-E User's Manual
...level goals: support for Plug and Play compatibility and power management for operating systems that supports autodetection of this motherboard meet the stringent requirements for Windows95/98/NT . FEA TURES Performance 2. 2. The new PC 99 requirements...Power Interface (ACPI) provides more Energy Saving Features for configuring and managing all the energy saving standards. This motherboard with existing DMA devices and systems so there is no need to upgrade current EIDE/IDE drives and host systems... using UltraDMA/33 Bus Master IDE can be enabled.) 10 ASUS A7V-E User's Manual
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... to the industry standard SDRAM. ASUS A7V-E User's Manual 11 2. When the power button is compatible to 50% higher SDRAM speed at reduced power consumption of two states: sleep mode or soft-off automatically even in 4.5 Power Menu). FEA TURES Intelligence 2. FEATURES • VCM/SDRAM Optimized Performance: This motherboard supports a new generation memory, NEC...
... to the industry standard SDRAM. ASUS A7V-E User's Manual 11 2. When the power button is compatible to 50% higher SDRAM speed at reduced power consumption of two states: sleep mode or soft-off automatically even in 4.5 Power Menu). FEA TURES Intelligence 2. FEATURES • VCM/SDRAM Optimized Performance: This motherboard supports a new generation memory, NEC...
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... See opposite page for Socket A AMD Athlon/Duron Processors 3 (NOTE: CPU thermal sensor is integrated on the motherboard, located near the center of the CPU heat source, just below the CPU socket) Feature Setting DIP Switches (...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. Location Processor Support Socket A for locations.
... See opposite page for Socket A AMD Athlon/Duron Processors 3 (NOTE: CPU thermal sensor is integrated on the motherboard, located near the center of the CPU heat source, just below the CPU socket) Feature Setting DIP Switches (...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. Location Processor Support Socket A for locations.
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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 FEA TURES Motherboard Parts 2.
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SECONDARY IDE PRIMARY IDE FLOPPY 30.6cm (12in) 3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.1 Motherboard Layout PS/2 T: Mouse B: Keyboard USB T: Port0 B: Port1 COM1 CPU_FAN 24.5cm (9.64in) Socket A 01 01 DIP Switches CLOCK TABLE DIMM1 (64/72 bit, 168-pin ... 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. HARDWARE SETUP 3.1 Motherboard Layout PS/2 T: Mouse B: Keyboard USB T: Port0 B: Port1 COM1 CPU_FAN 24.5cm (9.64in) Socket A 01 01 DIP Switches CLOCK TABLE DIMM1 (64/72 bit, 168-pin ... 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.
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3. H/W SETUP Layout Contents 3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.2 Layout Contents Motherboard Settings 1) JEN p. 18 JumperFree Mode (JumperFree/Jumper Mode) 2) SW1 1-4 p. 20 CPU External Frequency Setting Expansion Slots/Sockets 1) System Memory p.21 System Memory Support 2) DIMM1/2 p.22 ...) 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. H/W SETUP Layout Contents 3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.2 Layout Contents Motherboard Settings 1) JEN p. 18 JumperFree Mode (JumperFree/Jumper Mode) 2) SW1 1-4 p. 20 CPU External Frequency Setting Expansion Slots/Sockets 1) System Memory p.21 System Memory Support 2) DIMM1/2 p.22 ...) 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
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... SETUP 01 01 ® A7V-E A7V-E Onboard LED ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off 16 ASUS A7V-E User's Manual HARDWARE SETUP 3.3 Hardware Setup Procedure Before using your computer when working on the motherboard. Check Motherboard Settings 2. Setup the BIOS Software 3.4 Motherboard Settings This section explains in ...connectors, or other components. 4. 3. Unplug your computer, you must complete the following steps: 1. If you unplug your motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. WARNING! Make sure that the ATX power supply is in or remove the ATX power connector...
... SETUP 01 01 ® A7V-E A7V-E Onboard LED ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off 16 ASUS A7V-E User's Manual HARDWARE SETUP 3.3 Hardware Setup Procedure Before using your computer when working on the motherboard. Check Motherboard Settings 2. Setup the BIOS Software 3.4 Motherboard Settings This section explains in ...connectors, or other components. 4. 3. Unplug your computer, you must complete the following steps: 1. If you unplug your motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. WARNING! Make sure that the ATX power supply is in or remove the ATX power connector...
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...CLOCK TABLE 5. Frequency Selection 1234 5 ON OFF ON 01 01 01 01 ® A7V-E A7V-E DIP Switches DSFID ON ON 1. Frequency Multiple OFF 1 2345 4. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3. SW1) The motherboard's onboard functions are used, then DSFID switch 5 must be made through the DIP switches...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 3. HARDWARE SETUP Motherboard Features Settings (DIP Switches - The example below shows all Clock Multiplier combinations. Frequency Multiple 2. Frequency Multiple...
...CLOCK TABLE 5. Frequency Selection 1234 5 ON OFF ON 01 01 01 01 ® A7V-E A7V-E DIP Switches DSFID ON ON 1. Frequency Multiple OFF 1 2345 4. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3. SW1) The motherboard's onboard functions are used, then DSFID switch 5 must be made through the DIP switches...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 3. HARDWARE SETUP Motherboard Features Settings (DIP Switches - The example below shows all Clock Multiplier combinations. Frequency Multiple 2. Frequency Multiple...
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... Motherboard Settings 3. For JumperFree Mode, the default setting enabling BIOS control is not recommended. It may result in a slower speed and premature wearing of these switches (set Operating Frequency Setting to User Define under 4.4 Advanced Menu in place of the processor. 18 ASUS A7V-E User's Manual... Overclocking your processor is 100 MHz. CLOCK TABLE 01 01 ON 1234 5 ON 1234 5 ON 1234 5 ON 1234 5 CPU 100MHz 103MHz 105MHz 110MHz ® JumperFree A7V-E Mode(Default) A7V-E CPU External Frequency Selection IMPORTANT:...
... Motherboard Settings 3. For JumperFree Mode, the default setting enabling BIOS control is not recommended. It may result in a slower speed and premature wearing of these switches (set Operating Frequency Setting to User Define under 4.4 Advanced Menu in place of the processor. 18 ASUS A7V-E User's Manual... Overclocking your processor is 100 MHz. CLOCK TABLE 01 01 ON 1234 5 ON 1234 5 ON 1234 5 ON 1234 5 CPU 100MHz 103MHz 105MHz 110MHz ® JumperFree A7V-E Mode(Default) A7V-E CPU External Frequency Selection IMPORTANT:...
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To use this feature, JEN must be adjusted in JumperFree Mode using BIOS software. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings ASUS A7V-E User's Manual 19 Switch 5 is locked, setting the Frequency Multiple will have no effect. ® A7V-E A7V-E CPU Core:Bus Frequency Multiple 01 01 ON ON ON ON 1 2345 5.0x ON 1 2345 5.5x ON 1 2345 6.0x ON 1 2345... DSFID settings. 2. HARDWARE SETUP 3) CPU Core BUS Frequency Multiple (DSFID Switches 1-5) For unlocked CPUs only, the DSFID switches set to date processor settings, visit the ASUS web site: www.asus.com. 3. 3.
To use this feature, JEN must be adjusted in JumperFree Mode using BIOS software. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings ASUS A7V-E User's Manual 19 Switch 5 is locked, setting the Frequency Multiple will have no effect. ® A7V-E A7V-E CPU Core:Bus Frequency Multiple 01 01 ON ON ON ON 1 2345 5.0x ON 1 2345 5.5x ON 1 2345 6.0x ON 1 2345... DSFID settings. 2. HARDWARE SETUP 3) CPU Core BUS Frequency Multiple (DSFID Switches 1-5) For unlocked CPUs only, the DSFID switches set to date processor settings, visit the ASUS web site: www.asus.com. 3. 3.
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... supported. • SDRAMs used must be possible. 20 ASUS A7V-E User's Manual WARNING! This motherboard also supports NEC's Virtual Channel (VC) SDRAMs. Memory speed setup is the memory of the DIMM takes up one row on this motherboard. • For the system CPU bus to 1GB. ...a memory size between 8MB to operate at 100MHz/133MHz, use only PC100-/PC133- Two sockets are not supported on the motherboard. compliant DIMMs. • ASUS motherboards support SPD (Serial Presence Detect) DIMMs. This is recommended through SDRAM Configuration under "Chipset Features Setup". 3. One side...
... supported. • SDRAMs used must be possible. 20 ASUS A7V-E User's Manual WARNING! This motherboard also supports NEC's Virtual Channel (VC) SDRAMs. Memory speed setup is the memory of the DIMM takes up one row on this motherboard. • For the system CPU bus to 1GB. ...a memory size between 8MB to operate at 100MHz/133MHz, use only PC100-/PC133- Two sockets are not supported on the motherboard. compliant DIMMs. • ASUS motherboards support SPD (Serial Presence Detect) DIMMs. This is recommended through SDRAM Configuration under "Chipset Features Setup". 3. One side...
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... also to both sides. DRAM SIMM modules have a higher pin density. 20 Pins 60 Pins 88 Pins ® A7V-E A7V-E 168-Pin DIMM Sockets The DIMMs must tell your motherboard and expansion cards (see figure below). 168-Pin DIMM Notch Key Definitions (3.3V) 3. You must be 3.3Volt unbuffered...sure that you unplug your power supply when adding or removing memory modules or other system components. 01 01 3.5.2 Memory Installation WARNING! ASUS A7V-E User's Manual 21 Insert the module(s) as shown. SDRAM DIMMs have different pin contacts on each side and therefore have the same pin contacts on...
... also to both sides. DRAM SIMM modules have a higher pin density. 20 Pins 60 Pins 88 Pins ® A7V-E A7V-E 168-Pin DIMM Sockets The DIMMs must tell your motherboard and expansion cards (see figure below). 168-Pin DIMM Notch Key Definitions (3.3V) 3. You must be 3.3Volt unbuffered...sure that you unplug your power supply when adding or removing memory modules or other system components. 01 01 3.5.2 Memory Installation WARNING! ASUS A7V-E User's Manual 21 Insert the module(s) as shown. SDRAM DIMMs have different pin contacts on each side and therefore have the same pin contacts on...
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.... Take care not to help in the orientation as shown. See your system. HARDWARE SETUP 3.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard provides a Socket 462 or Socket A for details. 3. Once completely inserted, close the socket lever while holding down gently into the...CPU temperature. H/W SETUP CPU 01 01 ® A7V-E A7V-E Socket A AMD™ Athlon LOCK BLANK LEVER NOTCH ASUS A7V-E User's Manual 23 WARNING! Without sufficient circulation, the processor could overheat and damage both the processor and the motherboard. The notched corner should have a fan and heatsink...
.... Take care not to help in the orientation as shown. See your system. HARDWARE SETUP 3.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard provides a Socket 462 or Socket A for details. 3. Once completely inserted, close the socket lever while holding down gently into the...CPU temperature. H/W SETUP CPU 01 01 ® A7V-E A7V-E Socket A AMD™ Athlon LOCK BLANK LEVER NOTCH ASUS A7V-E User's Manual 23 WARNING! Without sufficient circulation, the processor could overheat and damage both the processor and the motherboard. The notched corner should have a fan and heatsink...
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... necessary software drivers for your motherboard and expansion cards. 3.7.1 Expansion Card Installation Procedure 1. Read the documentation for your expansion card and make any necessary hardware or software settings for your power supply when adding or removing expansion cards or other system components. H/W SETUP Expansion Cards 24 ASUS A7V-E User's Manual Set up the BIOS...
... necessary software drivers for your motherboard and expansion cards. 3.7.1 Expansion Card Installation Procedure 1. Read the documentation for your expansion card and make any necessary hardware or software settings for your power supply when adding or removing expansion cards or other system components. H/W SETUP Expansion Cards 24 ASUS A7V-E User's Manual Set up the BIOS...