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ASUS A7V400-MX SE-Motherboard 5 Deutsch 1. Prozessoren mit einer Taktfrequenz von kleiner 1 GHz dürfen nicht verwendet werden. Motherboard-Layout PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard COM1 Socket 462 CPU_FAN DSW FLOPPY DDR DIMM1 (64 bit,184-pin module) DDR DIMM2 (64 bit,184-...SEC_IDE USB12 LAN_USB34 VIA KM400A Top:Line In Center:Line Out Below:Mic In Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP1) VIA VT6103 SPDIF AD1888 FP_AUDIO PCI1 A7V400-MX SE PCI2 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power VIA VT8237 PCI3 CLRTC USBPWR56 USBPWR78 SB_PWR AUX CD USB56 USB78 2Mbit ISA BIOS SATA2 SATA1 Super ...
ASUS A7V400-MX SE-Motherboard 5 Deutsch 1. Prozessoren mit einer Taktfrequenz von kleiner 1 GHz dürfen nicht verwendet werden. Motherboard-Layout PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard COM1 Socket 462 CPU_FAN DSW FLOPPY DDR DIMM1 (64 bit,184-pin module) DDR DIMM2 (64 bit,184-...SEC_IDE USB12 LAN_USB34 VIA KM400A Top:Line In Center:Line Out Below:Mic In Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP1) VIA VT6103 SPDIF AD1888 FP_AUDIO PCI1 A7V400-MX SE PCI2 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power VIA VT8237 PCI3 CLRTC USBPWR56 USBPWR78 SB_PWR AUX CD USB56 USB78 2Mbit ISA BIOS SATA2 SATA1 Super ...
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Contents Notices v Safety information vi About this guide vii A7V400-MX SE specifications summary viii Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 1.10 Welcome 1-2 Package contents 1-2 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-4 Before you proceed 1-5 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.5.1 Motherboard layout 1-6 1.5.2 Placement direction 1-7 1.5.3 Screw holes 1-7 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-8 1.6.1 Overview 1-8 1.6.2 Installing the CPU 1-8 System memory 1-9 1.7.1 Overview 1-9 1.7.2 Memory configurations 1-9 ...
Contents Notices v Safety information vi About this guide vii A7V400-MX SE specifications summary viii Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 1.10 Welcome 1-2 Package contents 1-2 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-4 Before you proceed 1-5 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.5.1 Motherboard layout 1-6 1.5.2 Placement direction 1-7 1.5.3 Screw holes 1-7 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-8 1.6.1 Overview 1-8 1.6.2 Installing the CPU 1-8 System memory 1-9 1.7.1 Overview 1-9 1.7.2 Memory configurations 1-9 ...
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...grounding circuit. • Make sure that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your area. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you detect any area where it may become wet. • Place the product on it ...you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all the manuals that your power supply is set to fix it , carefully read all power cables are using, contact your ...
...grounding circuit. • Make sure that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your area. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you detect any area where it may become wet. • Place the product on it ...you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all the manuals that your power supply is set to fix it , carefully read all power cables are using, contact your ...
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This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction
This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction
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... graphics core allowing efficient execution of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard ASUS A7V400-MX SE motherboard Cables Serial ATA signal cable and Serial ATA power cable Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable... Floppy disk drive cable Accessories I/O shield A p p l i c a t i o n C D s ASUS motherboard support CD D o c u m e n t a t i o n User guide If any of multimedia ...
... graphics core allowing efficient execution of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard ASUS A7V400-MX SE motherboard Cables Serial ATA signal cable and Serial ATA power cable Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable... Floppy disk drive cable Accessories I/O shield A p p l i c a t i o n C D s ASUS motherboard support CD D o c u m e n t a t i o n User guide If any of multimedia ...
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... give you a fast and reliable connection to a fast 480 Mbps on USB 2.0. S/PDIF digital sound ready The motherboard supports the S/PDIF Out function through the Serial ATA connectors and the VIA VT8237R. ASUS A7V400-MX SE 1-3 See page 1-22 for business professionals, audiophiles, musicians, and gamers. SoundMax 6-channel audio Onboard is backward compatible with lower...
... give you a fast and reliable connection to a fast 480 Mbps on USB 2.0. S/PDIF digital sound ready The motherboard supports the S/PDIF Out function through the Serial ATA connectors and the VIA VT8237R. ASUS A7V400-MX SE 1-3 See page 1-22 for business professionals, audiophiles, musicians, and gamers. SoundMax 6-channel audio Onboard is backward compatible with lower...
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... cable before handling components to avoid damaging them . • Whenever you uninstall any motherboard component. 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. This is switched off mode. A7V400-MX SE A7V400-MX SE Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS A7V400-MX SE 1-5 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs...
... cable before handling components to avoid damaging them . • Whenever you uninstall any motherboard component. 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. This is switched off mode. A7V400-MX SE A7V400-MX SE Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS A7V400-MX SE 1-5 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs...
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1.5 Motherboard overview 1.5.1 Motherboard layout 24.5cm (9.6in) PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard COM1 Socket 462 CPU_FAN DSW FLOPPY DDR DIMM1 (64 bit,184-pin module) DDR DIMM2 (64 bit,... USBPWR12 VGA1 USB12 LAN_USB34 VIA KM400A Top:Line In Center:Line Out Below:Mic In VIA VT6103 SPDIF AD1888 FP_AUDIO Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP1) PCI1 A7V400-MX SE PCI2 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power VIA VT8237 PCI3 CLRTC USBPWR56 USBPWR78 SB_PWR AUX CD USB56 USB78 2Mbit ISA BIOS SATA2 SATA1 Super I/O CHA_FAN1...
1.5 Motherboard overview 1.5.1 Motherboard layout 24.5cm (9.6in) PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard COM1 Socket 462 CPU_FAN DSW FLOPPY DDR DIMM1 (64 bit,184-pin module) DDR DIMM2 (64 bit,... USBPWR12 VGA1 USB12 LAN_USB34 VIA KM400A Top:Line In Center:Line Out Below:Mic In VIA VT6103 SPDIF AD1888 FP_AUDIO Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP1) PCI1 A7V400-MX SE PCI2 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power VIA VT8237 PCI3 CLRTC USBPWR56 USBPWR78 SB_PWR AUX CD USB56 USB78 2Mbit ISA BIOS SATA2 SATA1 Super I/O CHA_FAN1...
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The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis ASUS A7V400-MX SE 1-7 Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. 1.5.2 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the chassis in the image below. 1.5.3 Screw holes Place eight (8) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis.
The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis ASUS A7V400-MX SE 1-7 Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. 1.5.2 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the chassis in the image below. 1.5.3 Screw holes Place eight (8) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis.
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... CPU with less than 1 GHz core speed. The Athlon™/Sempron™ CPU has a "marked" corner. This motherboard does not support AMD processors with the correct orientation. Do not force the CPU into place. This corner is usually indicated...look for installation. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) 1.6.1 Overview The motherboard has a Socket A for bent pins. 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction A7V400-MX SE CPU NOTCH TO INNER CORNER AMD™ CPU LOCK LEVER CPU NOTCH A7V400-MX SE Socket 462 1.6.2 Installing the CPU Follow these steps to prevent overheating...
... CPU with less than 1 GHz core speed. The Athlon™/Sempron™ CPU has a "marked" corner. This motherboard does not support AMD processors with the correct orientation. Do not force the CPU into place. This corner is usually indicated...look for installation. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) 1.6.1 Overview The motherboard has a Socket A for bent pins. 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction A7V400-MX SE CPU NOTCH TO INNER CORNER AMD™ CPU LOCK LEVER CPU NOTCH A7V400-MX SE Socket 462 1.6.2 Installing the CPU Follow these steps to prevent overheating...
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... DDR DIMMs to the sockets. DIMM1 DIMM2 ASUS A7V400-MX SE 1-9 A7V400-MX SE A7V400-MX SE 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets * You can install a DDR400 DIMM(s) on the slot(s). However, a DDR400 DIMM may only run at speeds of qualified DDR400 and DDR333 DIMM vendors. 104 Pins 80 Pins 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard has two Double Data Rate (DDR) DIMM...
... DDR DIMMs to the sockets. DIMM1 DIMM2 ASUS A7V400-MX SE 1-9 A7V400-MX SE A7V400-MX SE 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets * You can install a DDR400 DIMM(s) on the slot(s). However, a DDR400 DIMM may only run at speeds of qualified DDR400 and DDR333 DIMM vendors. 104 Pins 80 Pins 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard has two Double Data Rate (DDR) DIMM...
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...direction. Align a DIMM on the Unlocked Retaining Clip socket. The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in the motherboard. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 3. A DDR DIMM is properly seated. Locked Retaining ... other system components. 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Make sure to install a DIMM. 1. Follow these steps to both the motherboard and the components. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to avoid damaging the DIMM. 4. DDR DIMM notch 2. Firmly... socket such that it flips out with extra force. 2. ASUS A7V400-MX SE 1-13
...direction. Align a DIMM on the Unlocked Retaining Clip socket. The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in the motherboard. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 3. A DDR DIMM is properly seated. Locked Retaining ... other system components. 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Make sure to install a DIMM. 1. Follow these steps to both the motherboard and the components. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to avoid damaging the DIMM. 4. DDR DIMM notch 2. Firmly... socket such that it flips out with extra force. 2. ASUS A7V400-MX SE 1-13
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... the expansion card, read the documentation that they support. Secure the card to the tables on the slot. 5. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the next page. 3. See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction The following sub-sections describe the slots ... to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1.
... the expansion card, read the documentation that they support. Secure the card to the tables on the slot. 5. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the next page. 3. See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction The following sub-sections describe the slots ... to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1.
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...* IRQ holder for PCI steering* PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port* Numeric Data Processor Primary IDE Channel Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 PCI slot 3 AGP slot A - - used - - - When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that... will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. shared - IRQ assignments for ISA or PCI devices. shared C used - - D - ASUS A7V400-MX SE 1-15 B - - -
...* IRQ holder for PCI steering* PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port* Numeric Data Processor Primary IDE Channel Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 PCI slot 3 AGP slot A - - used - - - When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that... will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. shared - IRQ assignments for ISA or PCI devices. shared C used - - D - ASUS A7V400-MX SE 1-15 B - - -
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Note the notches on a PCI slot. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction The figure shows a LAN card installed on the card golden fingers to ensure that comply with PCI specifications. A7V400-MX SE Keyed for 1.5v A7V400-MX SE Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) 1.8.4 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that they fit into the AGP slot. 1.8.3 AGP slot The motherboard has an Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot that supports +1.5 V 8X/4X AGP graphics card.
Note the notches on a PCI slot. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction The figure shows a LAN card installed on the card golden fingers to ensure that comply with PCI specifications. A7V400-MX SE Keyed for 1.5v A7V400-MX SE Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) 1.8.4 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that they fit into the AGP slot. 1.8.3 AGP slot The motherboard has an Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot that supports +1.5 V 8X/4X AGP graphics card.
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...200MHz 166.67MHz 133.33MHz 100MHz AGP 66.67MHz 66.67MHz 66.67MHz 66.67MHz PCI 33.33MHz 33.33MHz 33.33MHz 33.33MHz A7V400-MX SE A7V400-MX SE CPU external frequency selection FSB 400 333 266 200 CPU External Frequency 200 MHz 166 MHz 133 MHz 100 MHz Set the CPU ...133 MHz external frequency, adjust the DSW settings before installing the motherboard to set the CPU core bus frequency multiple is 100 MHz. ASUS A7V400-MX SE 1-17 A7V400-MX SE ON OFF (Default) O1 2 3 4 5 N 100MHz 66.67MHz 33.33MHz A7V400-MX SE DIP switches The option to the chassis. The illustration below shows...
...200MHz 166.67MHz 133.33MHz 100MHz AGP 66.67MHz 66.67MHz 66.67MHz 66.67MHz PCI 33.33MHz 33.33MHz 33.33MHz 33.33MHz A7V400-MX SE A7V400-MX SE CPU external frequency selection FSB 400 333 266 200 CPU External Frequency 200 MHz 166 MHz 133 MHz 100 MHz Set the CPU ...133 MHz external frequency, adjust the DSW settings before installing the motherboard to set the CPU core bus frequency multiple is 100 MHz. ASUS A7V400-MX SE 1-17 A7V400-MX SE ON OFF (Default) O1 2 3 4 5 N 100MHz 66.67MHz 33.33MHz A7V400-MX SE DIP switches The option to the chassis. The illustration below shows...
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...connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) This connector is removed to the hard disk documentation for the jumper settings. • Pin 20 on the motherboard, a black connector for an Ultra DMA 133/100/66 IDE slave device (optical drive/hard disk drive), and a gray connector for Ultra...covered hole on the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1. FLOPPY NOTE: Orient the red markings on the Ultra DMA cable connector. A7V400-MX SE A7V400-MX SE IDE connectors ASUS A7V400-MX SE PRI_IDE SEC_IDE NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the connector is for the provided floppy disk drive (FDD) ...
...connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) This connector is removed to the hard disk documentation for the jumper settings. • Pin 20 on the motherboard, a black connector for an Ultra DMA 133/100/66 IDE slave device (optical drive/hard disk drive), and a gray connector for Ultra...covered hole on the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1. FLOPPY NOTE: Orient the red markings on the Ultra DMA cable connector. A7V400-MX SE A7V400-MX SE IDE connectors ASUS A7V400-MX SE PRI_IDE SEC_IDE NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the connector is for the provided floppy disk drive (FDD) ...
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SATA2 GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND A7V400-MX SE SATA1 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND A7V400-MX SE SATA connector Important notes on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of 1 A~2.22 A (26.64 W max.) at +12V. These are for the Serial ...
SATA2 GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND A7V400-MX SE SATA1 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND A7V400-MX SE SATA connector Important notes on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of 1 A~2.22 A (26.64 W max.) at +12V. These are for the Serial ...
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... to the USB connectors. The USB module is purchased separately. +5V J1B2 J1CY GND GND J1CX J1B1 +5V A7V400-MX SE GAME A7V400-MX SE Game connector ASUS A7V400-MX SE MIDI_IN J2B2 J2CY MIDI_OUT J2CX J2B1 +5V 1-23 The GAME/MIDI port on the module connects a joystick or ...USB78) These connectors are for playing or editing audio files. Doing so will damage the motherboard! 6 . USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND A7V400-MX SE USB56 1 A7V400-MX SE USB connectors USB78 1 Never connect a 1 3 9 4 c a b l e ...
... to the USB connectors. The USB module is purchased separately. +5V J1B2 J1CY GND GND J1CX J1B1 +5V A7V400-MX SE GAME A7V400-MX SE Game connector ASUS A7V400-MX SE MIDI_IN J2B2 J2CY MIDI_OUT J2CX J2B1 +5V 1-23 The GAME/MIDI port on the module connects a joystick or ...USB78) These connectors are for playing or editing audio files. Doing so will damage the motherboard! 6 . USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND A7V400-MX SE USB56 1 A7V400-MX SE USB connectors USB78 1 Never connect a 1 3 9 4 c a b l e ...