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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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... RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. All Rights Reserved. Product Name: ASUS A7V-E Manual Revision: 1.01 E746 Release Date: March 2001 2 ASUS A7V-E User's Manual IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL...
... RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. All Rights Reserved. Product Name: ASUS A7V-E Manual Revision: 1.01 E746 Release Date: March 2001 2 ASUS A7V-E User's Manual IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL...
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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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... System 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. INTRODUCTION 7 1.1 How This...
... System 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. INTRODUCTION 7 1.1 How This...
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... 4.5.1 Power Up Control 69 4.5.2 Hardware Monitor 70 4.6 Boot Menu 71 4.7 Exit Menu 73 5. APPENDIX 89 7.1 PCI-L101 Fast Ethernet Card 89 7.2 Glossary 91 ASUS A7V-E User's Manual 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. SOFTWARE SETUP 75 5.1 Install Operating System 75 5.2 Start Windows 75...
... 4.5.1 Power Up Control 69 4.5.2 Hardware Monitor 70 4.6 Boot Menu 71 4.7 Exit Menu 73 5. APPENDIX 89 7.1 PCI-L101 Fast Ethernet Card 89 7.2 Glossary 91 ASUS A7V-E User's Manual 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. SOFTWARE SETUP 75 5.1 Install Operating System 75 5.2 Start Windows 75...
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...Government Printing Office. However, there is no guarantee that may cause undesired operation. These limits are designed to an outlet on , the user is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to correct the ...the FCC Rules. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. 6 ASUS A7V-E User's Manual FCC & DOC COMPLIANCE Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Canadian ICES-003. Washington DC: Office of Communications. Operation is subject...
...Government Printing Office. However, there is no guarantee that may cause undesired operation. These limits are designed to an outlet on , the user is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to correct the ...the FCC Rules. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. 6 ASUS A7V-E User's Manual FCC & DOC COMPLIANCE Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Canadian ICES-003. Washington DC: Office of Communications. Operation is subject...
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..." 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 missing items, contact...
..." 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 missing items, contact...
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... Bus Master IDE controller with support for 4X, 2X, and 1X AGP modes; Appendix). 8 ASUS A7V-E User's Manual 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...and PCI 2.2. complies with support for 6 PCI masters. Easy-to-use DIP switches instead of jumpers are included to allow manual adjustment of the processor's external frequency. • AGP Slot: Supports AGP cards for UltraDMA/100, which allows burst mode data...
... Bus Master IDE controller with support for 4X, 2X, and 1X AGP modes; Appendix). 8 ASUS A7V-E User's Manual 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...and PCI 2.2. complies with support for 6 PCI masters. Easy-to-use DIP switches instead of jumpers are included to allow manual adjustment of the processor's external frequency. • AGP Slot: Supports AGP cards for UltraDMA/100, which allows burst mode data...
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... 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... creating a higher level of compatibility. (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. 2. ASUS A7V-E User's Manual 9 FEA TURES Specifications 2.
... 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... creating a higher level of compatibility. (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. 2. ASUS A7V-E User's Manual 9 FEA TURES Specifications 2.
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...utilize the benefits of ACPI, an ACPI-supported OS, such 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 ...systems. (UltraDMA/100 requires a 40-pin 80-conductor cable to make identification easy as Windows 98 must be enabled.) 10 ASUS A7V-E User's Manual With these features implemented in BIOS setup). 2.1.4 Performance Features • Concurrent PCI: Concurrent PCI allows multiple PCI transfers from PCI...
...utilize the benefits of ACPI, an ACPI-supported OS, such 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 ...systems. (UltraDMA/100 requires a 40-pin 80-conductor cable to make identification easy as Windows 98 must be enabled.) 10 ASUS A7V-E User's Manual With these features implemented in BIOS setup). 2.1.4 Performance Features • Concurrent PCI: Concurrent PCI allows multiple PCI transfers from PCI...
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... space to the industry standard SDRAM. All fans are used up to be turned on -hand, users can be monitored for future processors, so monitoring is compatible to present enormous user interfaces and run large applications. ASUS A7V-E User's Manual 11 Voltage specifications are monitored to ensure stable voltage to prevent possible application crashes. Suggestions will...
... space to the industry standard SDRAM. All fans are used up to be turned on -hand, users can be monitored for future processors, so monitoring is compatible to present enormous user interfaces and run large applications. ASUS A7V-E User's Manual 11 Voltage specifications are monitored to ensure stable voltage to prevent possible application crashes. Suggestions will...
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...) 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 2. Location Processor Support Socket A for locations. FEA TURES Motherboard Parts 2.
...) 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 2. Location Processor Support Socket A for locations. FEA TURES Motherboard Parts 2.
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2. FEA TURES Motherboard Parts 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
2. FEA TURES Motherboard Parts 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 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 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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..., peripherals, and/or components. The onboard LED when lit acts as the power supply case. 3. WARNING! H/W SETUP 01 01 ® A7V-E A7V-E Onboard LED ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off 16 ASUS A7V-E User's Manual If you do so may cause severe damage to touch the IC chips, leads or connectors, or other components. 4. Connect Ribbon...
..., peripherals, and/or components. The onboard LED when lit acts as the power supply case. 3. WARNING! H/W SETUP 01 01 ® A7V-E A7V-E Onboard LED ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off 16 ASUS A7V-E User's Manual If you do so may cause severe damage to touch the IC chips, leads or connectors, or other components. 4. Connect Ribbon...
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...or disable the JumperFree™ mode. Frequency Selection 4. Frequency Selection 1234 5 ON OFF ON 01 01 01 01 ® A7V-E A7V-E DIP Switches DSFID ON ON 1. Frequency Selection 3. Frequency Multiple 2. Frequency Multiple 1) Jumper Setting (JEN) This jumper allows...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 Frequency Multiple OFF 1 2345 4. CLOCK TABLE 5. Frequency Selection 2. If...
...or disable the JumperFree™ mode. Frequency Selection 4. Frequency Selection 1234 5 ON OFF ON 01 01 01 01 ® A7V-E A7V-E DIP Switches DSFID ON ON 1. Frequency Selection 3. Frequency Multiple 2. Frequency Multiple 1) Jumper Setting (JEN) This jumper allows...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 Frequency Multiple OFF 1 2345 4. CLOCK TABLE 5. Frequency Selection 2. If...
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... to Jumper Mode: [1-2]; [See section 1]. 2. To use BIOS setup in a slower speed and premature wearing of the processor. 18 ASUS A7V-E User's Manual HARDWARE SETUP 2) CPU External Frequency Setting (SW1 Switches 1-5) This option tells the clock generator what frequency to send to be set the CPU... 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: 1. Frequencies other than the recommended CPU bus frequencies are not guaranteed to the CPU, SDRAM, and ...
... to Jumper Mode: [1-2]; [See section 1]. 2. To use BIOS setup in a slower speed and premature wearing of the processor. 18 ASUS A7V-E User's Manual HARDWARE SETUP 2) CPU External Frequency Setting (SW1 Switches 1-5) This option tells the clock generator what frequency to send to be set the CPU... 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: 1. Frequencies other than the recommended CPU bus frequencies are not guaranteed to the CPU, SDRAM, and ...
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... must be adjusted in JumperFree Mode using BIOS software. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings ASUS A7V-E User's Manual 19 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. CPU External Frequencies may also be set the frequency multiple...
... must be adjusted in JumperFree Mode using BIOS software. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings ASUS A7V-E User's Manual 19 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. CPU External Frequencies may also be set the frequency multiple...
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... row on bootup screen. • Single-sided DIMMs come in 32, 64, 128, 256, 512MB. compliant DIMMs. • ASUS motherboards support SPD (Serial Presence Detect) DIMMs. This is recommended through SDRAM Configuration under "Chipset Features Setup". Two sockets are not .... • BIOS shows SDRAM memory on the motherboard. WARNING! Registered DIMMs are not supported. • SDRAMs used must be possible. 20 ASUS A7V-E User's Manual H/W SETUP System Memory 3.5 System Memory (DIMM) This motherboard uses only Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMMs). Be sure that have more ) ...
... row on bootup screen. • Single-sided DIMMs come in 32, 64, 128, 256, 512MB. compliant DIMMs. • ASUS motherboards support SPD (Serial Presence Detect) DIMMs. This is recommended through SDRAM Configuration under "Chipset Features Setup". Two sockets are not .... • BIOS shows SDRAM memory on the motherboard. WARNING! Registered DIMMs are not supported. • SDRAMs used must be possible. 20 ASUS A7V-E User's Manual H/W SETUP System Memory 3.5 System Memory (DIMM) This motherboard uses only Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMMs). Be sure that have more ) ...