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... PCI 2.2, USB 2.0/1.1 Wake on Ring (WOR), Wake on LAN (WOL) Chassis intrusion Device drivers ASUS PC Probe ASUS Live Update Utility Award BIOS Flash Utility Adobe Acrobat Reader Trend Micro™ PC-cillin Anti-Virus Application User Guide ASUS A7V400-MX support CD UltraATA cable FDD cable I/O shield Micro-ATX form factor: 9.6 in x 9.6 in * Specifications...
... PCI 2.2, USB 2.0/1.1 Wake on Ring (WOR), Wake on LAN (WOL) Chassis intrusion Device drivers ASUS PC Probe ASUS Live Update Utility Award BIOS Flash Utility Adobe Acrobat Reader Trend Micro™ PC-cillin Anti-Virus Application User Guide ASUS A7V400-MX support CD UltraATA cable FDD cable I/O shield Micro-ATX form factor: 9.6 in x 9.6 in * Specifications...
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... core allowing efficient execution of multimedia applications and playback support for buying the ASUS® A7V400-MX motherboard! Before you for DVD video. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction The following items. ASUS A7V400-MX motherboard.(Micro-ATX form factor: 9.6 in x 9.6 in your package with... the most advanced technologies to deliver maximum performance for guaranteed consumer satisfaction. 1.1 Welcome! The ASUS A7V400-MX motherboard comes with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer if any of extra jumper caps I/O shield User...
... core allowing efficient execution of multimedia applications and playback support for buying the ASUS® A7V400-MX motherboard! Before you for DVD video. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction The following items. ASUS A7V400-MX motherboard.(Micro-ATX form factor: 9.6 in x 9.6 in your package with... the most advanced technologies to deliver maximum performance for guaranteed consumer satisfaction. 1.1 Welcome! The ASUS A7V400-MX motherboard comes with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer if any of extra jumper caps I/O shield User...
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...5.1 channel surround sound and features state-of-the-art DLS2 MIDI synthesizer and supports all major game audio technologies. 1.3.2 ASUS unique features ASUS C.O.P. SoundMAX 6-channel CODEC The SoundMAX Digital Audio System is backward compatible with USB 1.1. USB 2.0 is the industry's highest... 2.0. ASUS CrashFree BIOS CrashFree BIOS allows users to restore BIOS data from the 12 Mbps bandwidth on USB 1.1 to external home theater audio systems. The S/PDIF technology allows direct digital audio transfers keeping the best signal quality. See page 1-16. ASUS A7V400-MX motherboard user...
...5.1 channel surround sound and features state-of-the-art DLS2 MIDI synthesizer and supports all major game audio technologies. 1.3.2 ASUS unique features ASUS C.O.P. SoundMAX 6-channel CODEC The SoundMAX Digital Audio System is backward compatible with USB 1.1. USB 2.0 is the industry's highest... 2.0. ASUS CrashFree BIOS CrashFree BIOS allows users to restore BIOS data from the 12 Mbps bandwidth on USB 1.1 to external home theater audio systems. The S/PDIF technology allows direct digital audio transfers keeping the best signal quality. See page 1-16. ASUS A7V400-MX motherboard user...
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... (AGP1) ® PCI1 A7V400-MX PCI2 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power VIA VT8235CE PCI3 USBPWR56 CLRTC SB_PWR AUX1 CD1 USB56 COM2 Super I/O CHA_FAN1 CHASSIS GAME PANEL 2Mbit Low Pin Count USBPWR12 USBPWR34 2 1 +5V 3 2 +5VSB (Default) USBPWR56 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB CLRTC 12 23 Clear CMOS Normal (Default) ASUS A7V400-MX motherboard user guide 1-5
... (AGP1) ® PCI1 A7V400-MX PCI2 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power VIA VT8235CE PCI3 USBPWR56 CLRTC SB_PWR AUX1 CD1 USB56 COM2 Super I/O CHA_FAN1 CHASSIS GAME PANEL 2Mbit Low Pin Count USBPWR12 USBPWR34 2 1 +5V 3 2 +5VSB (Default) USBPWR56 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB CLRTC 12 23 Clear CMOS Normal (Default) ASUS A7V400-MX motherboard user guide 1-5
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... the CPU into place. The socket lever must be fully opened (90 to the lever hinge. Insert the CPU with less than 1GHz core speed. ASUS A7V400-MX motherboard user guide 1-7 LOCK LEVER CPU NOTCH Golden corner The CPU should be attached to the CPU to install a CPU: 1. This motherboard does not support.... Each AMD CPU has a "marked" corner. This corner is usually indicated with a notch, and/or a golden square or triangle. CPU NOTCH TO INNER CORNER ® A7V400-MX A7V400-MX Socket 462 AMD™ CPU 1.6.2 Installing the CPU Follow these steps to prevent overheating.
... the CPU into place. The socket lever must be fully opened (90 to the lever hinge. Insert the CPU with less than 1GHz core speed. ASUS A7V400-MX motherboard user guide 1-7 LOCK LEVER CPU NOTCH Golden corner The CPU should be attached to the CPU to install a CPU: 1. This motherboard does not support.... Each AMD CPU has a "marked" corner. This corner is usually indicated with a notch, and/or a golden square or triangle. CPU NOTCH TO INNER CORNER ® A7V400-MX A7V400-MX Socket 462 AMD™ CPU 1.6.2 Installing the CPU Follow these steps to prevent overheating.
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... lightly with a notch so that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket. 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Make sure to avoid damaging the DIMM. 4. ASUS A7V400-MX motherboard user guide 1-9
... lightly with a notch so that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket. 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Make sure to avoid damaging the DIMM. 4. ASUS A7V400-MX motherboard user guide 1-9
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IRQ assignments for ISA or PCI devices. shared -- shared -- -- -- -- shared -- -- -- ASUS A7V400-MX motherboard user guide 1-11 Standard Interrupt Assignments IRQ Standard Function 0 System Timer 1 Keyboard Controller 2 Programmable Interrupt Controller 3* USB Universal Host Controller 4* Communications Port (COM1) 5* Onboard ...
IRQ assignments for ISA or PCI devices. shared -- shared -- -- -- -- shared -- -- -- ASUS A7V400-MX motherboard user guide 1-11 Standard Interrupt Assignments IRQ Standard Function 0 System Timer 1 Keyboard Controller 2 Programmable Interrupt Controller 3* USB Universal Host Controller 4* Communications Port (COM1) 5* Onboard ...
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....33MHz 33.33MHz 12345 100MHz 66.67MHz 33.33MHz (Default) A7V400-MX CPU External Frequency Selection Set the CPU frequency only to set the CPU core bus frequency multiple is available only on unlocked CPUs. ASUS A7V400-MX motherboard user guide 1-13 If you are not guaranteed to send... the CPU. The white block represents the switch position. ON OFF DSW ON 12345 A7V400-MX A7V400-MX DIP Switches The option to the recommended settings. The ...
....33MHz 33.33MHz 12345 100MHz 66.67MHz 33.33MHz (Default) A7V400-MX CPU External Frequency Selection Set the CPU frequency only to set the CPU core bus frequency multiple is available only on unlocked CPUs. ASUS A7V400-MX motherboard user guide 1-13 If you are not guaranteed to send... the CPU. The white block represents the switch position. ON OFF DSW ON 12345 A7V400-MX A7V400-MX DIP Switches The option to the recommended settings. The ...
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The RAM data in CMOS. Replace the jumper cap to [1-2] momentarily. A7V400-MX A7V400-MX Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 12 23 Clear CMOS Normal (Default) ASUS A7V400-MX motherboard user guide 1-15 Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Move the jumper ...
The RAM data in CMOS. Replace the jumper cap to [1-2] momentarily. A7V400-MX A7V400-MX Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 12 23 Clear CMOS Normal (Default) ASUS A7V400-MX motherboard user guide 1-15 Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Move the jumper ...
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...to PIN 1. This prevents incorrect orientation when you connect the cables. • For UltraATA133 IDE devices, use 40-pin 80-conductor cable. ® A7V400-MX A7V400-MX IDE Connectors PRI_IDE SEC_IDE NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the UltraATA133 cable connector. PIN 1 2. After connecting one end to the ...) This connector supports the provided floppy drive ribbon cable. 1.10.2 Internal panel connectors This section describes and illustrates the internal connectors 1. PIN 1 A7V400-MX Floppy Disk Drive Connector ASUS A7V400-MX motherboard user guide 1-17
...to PIN 1. This prevents incorrect orientation when you connect the cables. • For UltraATA133 IDE devices, use 40-pin 80-conductor cable. ® A7V400-MX A7V400-MX IDE Connectors PRI_IDE SEC_IDE NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the UltraATA133 cable connector. PIN 1 2. After connecting one end to the ...) This connector supports the provided floppy drive ribbon cable. 1.10.2 Internal panel connectors This section describes and illustrates the internal connectors 1. PIN 1 A7V400-MX Floppy Disk Drive Connector ASUS A7V400-MX motherboard user guide 1-17
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... the module connects a joystick or a game pad for playing games, and MIDI devices for playing or editing audio files. ® A7V400-MX A7V400-MX Game Connector GAME The USB/GAME module is purchased separately. 6. ASUS A7V400-MX motherboard user guide MIDI_IN J2B2 J2CY MIDI_OUT J2CX J2B1 +5V +5V J1B2 J1CY GND GND J1CX J1B1 +5V 1-19 GAME...
... the module connects a joystick or a game pad for playing games, and MIDI devices for playing or editing audio files. ® A7V400-MX A7V400-MX Game Connector GAME The USB/GAME module is purchased separately. 6. ASUS A7V400-MX motherboard user guide MIDI_IN J2B2 J2CY MIDI_OUT J2CX J2B1 +5V +5V J1B2 J1CY GND GND J1CX J1B1 +5V 1-19 GAME...
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...card. AUX(White) CD(Black) Right Audio Channel Ground Left Audio Channel Right Audio Channel Ground Left Audio Channel ® A7V400-MX A7V400-MX Internal Audio Connectors 11. Internal audio connectors (4-pin CD, AUX) These connectors allow you to a slot opening at the...control of the system chassis. ® A7V400-MX COM2 PIN 1 A7V400-MX Serial (COM2) Connector The serial port module is purchased separately. 10. Line out_L NC Line out_R MICPWR MIC2 ® A7V400-MX FP_AUDIO A7V400-MX Front Panel Audio Connector ASUS A7V400-MX motherboard user guide BLINE_OUT_L BLINE_OUT_R +5VA AGND...
...card. AUX(White) CD(Black) Right Audio Channel Ground Left Audio Channel Right Audio Channel Ground Left Audio Channel ® A7V400-MX A7V400-MX Internal Audio Connectors 11. Internal audio connectors (4-pin CD, AUX) These connectors allow you to a slot opening at the...control of the system chassis. ® A7V400-MX COM2 PIN 1 A7V400-MX Serial (COM2) Connector The serial port module is purchased separately. 10. Line out_L NC Line out_R MICPWR MIC2 ® A7V400-MX FP_AUDIO A7V400-MX Front Panel Audio Connector ASUS A7V400-MX motherboard user guide BLINE_OUT_L BLINE_OUT_R +5VA AGND...
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..." and then . Do not shut down the computer during POST to avoid loading a wrong BIOS file. 3. For example: "AWDFLASH aw0702.bin" The AWDFLASH screen appears. 4. ASUS A7V400-MX motherboard user guide 2-3 Save only the updated BIOS file in the floppy disk to display the following screen. At the "A:\" prompt, type "C:\" and then press...
..." and then . Do not shut down the computer during POST to avoid loading a wrong BIOS file. 3. For example: "AWDFLASH aw0702.bin" The AWDFLASH screen appears. 4. ASUS A7V400-MX motherboard user guide 2-3 Save only the updated BIOS file in the floppy disk to display the following screen. At the "A:\" prompt, type "C:\" and then press...
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... BIOS version that you to locate the BIOS file. Click Next. 5. If you selected the option to update the BIOS from the Internet, select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to download. Select your desired update method, then click Next. 3. Select the file, click Open, then follow the screen instructions to... the update process. 2. If you selected updating/downloading from a file, an Open window appears prompting you wish to avoid network traffic, or choose Auto Select. ASUS A7V400-MX motherboard user guide 2-5
... BIOS version that you to locate the BIOS file. Click Next. 5. If you selected the option to update the BIOS from the Internet, select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to download. Select your desired update method, then click Next. 3. Select the file, click Open, then follow the screen instructions to... the update process. 2. If you selected updating/downloading from a file, an Open window appears prompting you wish to avoid network traffic, or choose Auto Select. ASUS A7V400-MX motherboard user guide 2-5
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..., press the right or left or right Up or Down arrow Moves the highlight up a selection menu for the highlighted field Saves changes and exit ASUS A7V400-MX motherboard user guide 2-7 Use this menu to exit the current menu or to configure and enable Power Management features. Navigation Key Function Displays the General...
..., press the right or left or right Up or Down arrow Moves the highlight up a selection menu for the highlighted field Saves changes and exit ASUS A7V400-MX motherboard user guide 2-7 Use this menu to exit the current menu or to configure and enable Power Management features. Navigation Key Function Displays the General...
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Use the key to 59). Type in .] [ST321122A] [ASUS CDS520/A] [None] [None] [Enabled] Clear Clear [Setup] 256MB [All Errors] Select Menu Item Specific Help Change the day, month, year and century. You can...). Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Supervisor Password [Clear] / User Password [Clear] These fields allow you to activate the chassis intrusion feature of floppy drive installed. ASUS A7V400-MX motherboard user guide 2-9 To clear the password, highlight this option to set a password, highlight the appropriate field and press . The password is set to [Clear...
Use the key to 59). Type in .] [ST321122A] [ASUS CDS520/A] [None] [None] [Enabled] Clear Clear [Setup] 256MB [All Errors] Select Menu Item Specific Help Change the day, month, year and century. You can...). Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Supervisor Password [Clear] / User Password [Clear] These fields allow you to activate the chassis intrusion feature of floppy drive installed. ASUS A7V400-MX motherboard user guide 2-9 To clear the password, highlight this option to set a password, highlight the appropriate field and press . The password is set to [Clear...
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... disk was already formatted on this channel. Configuration options: [None] [Auto [Manual] Access Mode [Auto] The default [Auto] automatically detects an IDE hard disk drive. ASUS A7V400-MX motherboard user guide 2-11 If automatic detection is too old or too new. In these cases, select [Manual] to automatically detect an IDE hard disk...
... disk was already formatted on this channel. Configuration options: [None] [Auto [Manual] Access Mode [Auto] The default [Auto] automatically detects an IDE hard disk drive. ASUS A7V400-MX motherboard user guide 2-11 If automatic detection is too old or too new. In these cases, select [Manual] to automatically detect an IDE hard disk...
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... manually set the Type field to [User Type HDD] and the Translation Method field to the DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS A7V400-MX motherboard user guide 2-13 To make changes to detect a USB device at startup. When you enable or disable the built-in CPU internal and external...
... manually set the Type field to [User Type HDD] and the Translation Method field to the DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS A7V400-MX motherboard user guide 2-13 To make changes to detect a USB device at startup. When you enable or disable the built-in CPU internal and external...
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... Master 1 WS Write [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disable] [Enabled] AGP Master 1 WS Read [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disable] [Enabled] AGP 3.0 Calibration Cycle [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disable] [Enabled] ASUS A7V400-MX motherboard user guide 2-15
... Master 1 WS Write [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disable] [Enabled] AGP Master 1 WS Read [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disable] [Enabled] AGP 3.0 Calibration Cycle [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disable] [Enabled] ASUS A7V400-MX motherboard user guide 2-15
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... [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] VLink 8X Support [Enabled] This option enables or disables the VLink 8X feature of the motherboard. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS A7V400-MX motherboard user guide 2-17 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PCI Delay Transaction [Enabled] When set to [Disabled] when using ISA cards that are not PCI 2.2 compliant...
... [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] VLink 8X Support [Enabled] This option enables or disables the VLink 8X feature of the motherboard. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS A7V400-MX motherboard user guide 2-17 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PCI Delay Transaction [Enabled] When set to [Disabled] when using ISA cards that are not PCI 2.2 compliant...