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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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...contents Check your motherboard package for the following sections provide important technical information about the motherboard for buying the ASUS® A7V400-MX motherboard! The following items. ASUS A7V400-MX motherboard.(Micro-ATX form factor: 9.6 in x 9.6 in your retailer if any of multimedia applications and playback...Socket A processors. 1.1 Welcome! Thank you start installing the motherboard and hardware devices on it, check the items in ) ASUS A7V400-MX support CD 40-pin 80-conductor ribbon cable for UltraATA133 IDE drives Ribbon cable for a 3.5-inch floppy drive Bag of ...
...contents Check your motherboard package for the following sections provide important technical information about the motherboard for buying the ASUS® A7V400-MX motherboard! The following items. ASUS A7V400-MX motherboard.(Micro-ATX form factor: 9.6 in x 9.6 in your retailer if any of multimedia applications and playback...Socket A processors. 1.1 Welcome! Thank you start installing the motherboard and hardware devices on it, check the items in ) ASUS A7V400-MX support CD 40-pin 80-conductor ribbon cable for UltraATA133 IDE drives Ribbon cable for a 3.5-inch floppy drive Bag of ...
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... enjoy this motherboard is the industry's highest performance and most reliable audio solution for business professionals, audiophiles, musicians, and gamers. ASUS A7V400-MX motherboard user guide 1-3 SoundMAX 6-channel CODEC The SoundMAX Digital Audio System is a 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet controller to give you... output 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. See page 1-16 and page 1-19. Integrated 10/100 LAN Integrated in this feature without the need to buy a...
... enjoy this motherboard is the industry's highest performance and most reliable audio solution for business professionals, audiophiles, musicians, and gamers. ASUS A7V400-MX motherboard user guide 1-3 SoundMAX 6-channel CODEC The SoundMAX Digital Audio System is a 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet controller to give you... output 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. See page 1-16 and page 1-19. Integrated 10/100 LAN Integrated in this feature without the need to buy a...
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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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... should drop easily into the socket to the lever hinge. If the CPU does not fit, check its alignment and look for CPU installation. ASUS A7V400-MX motherboard user guide 1-7 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) 1.6.1 Overview The motherboard provides a Socket A for bent pins. Each AMD CPU has ..."marked" corner. This motherboard does not support AMD processors with less than 1GHz core speed. CPU NOTCH TO INNER CORNER ® A7V400-MX A7V400-MX Socket 462 AMD™ CPU 1.6.2 Installing the CPU Follow these steps to this indicator while orienting the CPU. Locate the Socket 462...
... should drop easily into the socket to the lever hinge. If the CPU does not fit, check its alignment and look for CPU installation. ASUS A7V400-MX motherboard user guide 1-7 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) 1.6.1 Overview The motherboard provides a Socket A for bent pins. Each AMD CPU has ..."marked" corner. This motherboard does not support AMD processors with less than 1GHz core speed. CPU NOTCH TO INNER CORNER ® A7V400-MX A7V400-MX Socket 462 AMD™ CPU 1.6.2 Installing the CPU Follow these steps to this indicator while orienting the CPU. Locate the Socket 462...
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... the components. DDR DIMM notch Unlocked Retaining Clip A DDR DIMM is properly seated. The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in only one direction. ASUS A7V400-MX motherboard user guide 1-9 Locked Retaining Clip 1.7.4 Removing a DIMM Follow these steps to remove a DIMM. 1. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to unplug the...
... the components. DDR DIMM notch Unlocked Retaining Clip A DDR DIMM is properly seated. The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in only one direction. ASUS A7V400-MX motherboard user guide 1-9 Locked Retaining Clip 1.7.4 Removing a DIMM Follow these steps to remove a DIMM. 1. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to unplug the...
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shared -- ASUS A7V400-MX motherboard user guide 1-11 IRQ assignments for ISA or PCI devices. shared -- -- -- Standard Interrupt Assignments IRQ Standard Function 0 System Timer 1 Keyboard Controller 2 Programmable Interrupt Controller 3* ...
shared -- ASUS A7V400-MX motherboard user guide 1-11 IRQ assignments for ISA or PCI devices. shared -- -- -- Standard Interrupt Assignments IRQ Standard Function 0 System Timer 1 Keyboard Controller 2 Programmable Interrupt Controller 3* ...
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...locked CPU, setting the switches does not produce any effect. CPU external frequency selection (DSW Switches 1-5) The motherboard frequency is 100MHz. ASUS A7V400-MX motherboard user guide 1-13 If you are not guaranteed to send the CPU. This allows the selection of the switches. The white ...block represents the switch position. The default CPU external frequency is adjusted through the DIP switches. ON OFF DSW ON 12345 A7V400-MX A7V400-MX DIP Switches The option to the recommended settings. The illustration below shows the ON and OFF positions of the CPU's external ...
...locked CPU, setting the switches does not produce any effect. CPU external frequency selection (DSW Switches 1-5) The motherboard frequency is 100MHz. ASUS A7V400-MX motherboard user guide 1-13 If you are not guaranteed to send the CPU. This allows the selection of the switches. The white ...block represents the switch position. The default CPU external frequency is adjusted through the DIP switches. ON OFF DSW ON 12345 A7V400-MX A7V400-MX DIP Switches The option to the recommended settings. The illustration below shows the ON and OFF positions of the CPU's external ...
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... the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data. The RAM data in CMOS. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. A7V400-MX A7V400-MX Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 12 23 Clear CMOS Normal (Default) ASUS A7V400-MX motherboard user guide 1-15 3.
... the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data. The RAM data in CMOS. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. A7V400-MX A7V400-MX Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 12 23 Clear CMOS Normal (Default) ASUS A7V400-MX motherboard user guide 1-15 3.
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PIN 1 2. PIN 1 A7V400-MX Floppy Disk Drive Connector ASUS A7V400-MX motherboard user guide 1-17 After connecting one end to...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 floppy ribbon cable to PIN... each IDE connector is removed to prevent incorrect insertion when using ribbon cables with pin 5 plug.) ® A7V400-MX FLOPPY NOTE: Orient the red markings on the IDE ribbon cable to PIN 1. 1.10.2 Internal panel connectors...
PIN 1 2. PIN 1 A7V400-MX Floppy Disk Drive Connector ASUS A7V400-MX motherboard user guide 1-17 After connecting one end to...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 floppy ribbon cable to PIN... each IDE connector is removed to prevent incorrect insertion when using ribbon cables with pin 5 plug.) ® A7V400-MX FLOPPY NOTE: Orient the red markings on the IDE ribbon cable to PIN 1. 1.10.2 Internal panel connectors...
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... USB/GAME module is available at midboard to accommodate two additional USB ports. GAME/MIDI connector (16-1 pin GAME) This connector supports a GAME/MIDI module. 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 If your package came with an.... 6. The GAME/MIDI port on 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. 5.
... USB/GAME module is available at midboard to accommodate two additional USB ports. GAME/MIDI connector (16-1 pin GAME) This connector supports a GAME/MIDI module. 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 If your package came with an.... 6. The GAME/MIDI port on 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. 5.
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...CD, AUX) These connectors allow you to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. ® A7V400-MX COM2 PIN 1 A7V400-MX Serial (COM2) Connector The serial port module is an interface for front panel audio cable that allows convenient connection and... Left Audio Channel Right Audio Channel Ground Left Audio Channel ® A7V400-MX A7V400-MX Internal Audio Connectors 11. 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 1-21 Front panel audio connectors...
...CD, AUX) These connectors allow you to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. ® A7V400-MX COM2 PIN 1 A7V400-MX Serial (COM2) Connector The serial port module is an interface for front panel audio cable that allows convenient connection and... Left Audio Channel Right Audio Channel Ground Left Audio Channel ® A7V400-MX A7V400-MX Internal Audio Connectors 11. 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 1-21 Front panel audio connectors...
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... disk. 5. Updating the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk 1. For example: "AWDFLASH aw0702.bin" The AWDFLASH screen appears. 4. Follow steps 4 to avoid loading a wrong BIOS file. 3. ASUS A7V400-MX motherboard user guide 2-3 Press + during the flash process. The computer returns to display the following screen. At the "A:\" prompt, type "C:\" and then press . 3. At the...
... disk. 5. Updating the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk 1. For example: "AWDFLASH aw0702.bin" The AWDFLASH screen appears. 4. Follow steps 4 to avoid loading a wrong BIOS file. 3. ASUS A7V400-MX motherboard user guide 2-3 Press + during the flash process. The computer returns to display the following screen. At the "A:\" prompt, type "C:\" and then press . 3. At the...
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ASUS A7V400-MX motherboard user guide 2-5 From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you to locate the BIOS file. Follow screen instructions to complete the update process. Select your desired update method, then click Next. 3. If you selected the option to update the BIOS from the Internet, select the ASUS FTP site nearest...
ASUS A7V400-MX motherboard user guide 2-5 From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you to locate the BIOS file. Follow screen instructions to complete the update process. Select your desired update method, then click Next. 3. If you selected the option to update the BIOS from the Internet, select the ASUS FTP site nearest...
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... configuration. Because the BIOS software is constantly being updated, the following BIOS setup screens and descriptions are for the highlighted field Saves changes and exit ASUS A7V400-MX motherboard user guide 2-7 The following table lists the legend bar keys and their corresponding functions.
... configuration. Because the BIOS software is constantly being updated, the following BIOS setup screens and descriptions are for the highlighted field Saves changes and exit ASUS A7V400-MX motherboard user guide 2-7 The following table lists the legend bar keys and their corresponding functions.
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...-menu F10 : Save and Exit System Date [day, mm dd yyyy] Sets the system to 2099). ASUS A7V400-MX motherboard user guide 2-9 System Time [hh:mm:ss] Sets the system to eight alphanumeric characters. Type in .] [ST321122A] [ASUS CDS520/A] [None] [None] [Enabled] Clear Clear [Setup] 256MB [All Errors] Select Menu Item Specific Help Change...
...-menu F10 : Save and Exit System Date [day, mm dd yyyy] Sets the system to 2099). ASUS A7V400-MX motherboard user guide 2-9 System Time [hh:mm:ss] Sets the system to eight alphanumeric characters. Type in .] [ST321122A] [ASUS CDS520/A] [None] [None] [Enabled] Clear Clear [Setup] 256MB [All Errors] Select Menu Item Specific Help Change...
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ASUS A7V400-MX motherboard user guide 2-11 If automatic detection is successful, the setup BIOS automatically fills in order to enter the hard disk drive values manually. F1 : ...
ASUS A7V400-MX motherboard user guide 2-11 If automatic detection is successful, the setup BIOS automatically fills in order to enter the hard disk drive values manually. F1 : ...
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... (Serial Presence Detect). It also contains the following BIOS parameters. DRAM Clock [By SPD] The DRAM clock are using a USB device. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS A7V400-MX motherboard user guide 2-13 Transfer Mode This field selects the UDMA transfer mode. When enabled, this field, set the Type field to [User Type HDD...
... (Serial Presence Detect). It also contains the following BIOS parameters. DRAM Clock [By SPD] The DRAM clock are using a USB device. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS A7V400-MX motherboard user guide 2-13 Transfer Mode This field selects the UDMA transfer mode. When enabled, this field, set the Type field to [User Type HDD...
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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 Configuration options: [Min = 0000, Max = 00FF] AGP Fast Write [Disabled] This field enables or disables the AGP Fastwrite function. Press to...
... 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 Configuration options: [Min = 0000, Max = 00FF] AGP Fast Write [Disabled] This field enables or disables the AGP Fastwrite function. Press to...
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Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS A7V400-MX motherboard user guide 2-17 The VLink 8X technology allows high bandwidth connection between the North bridge and South bridge chipsets. Set this field to [Enabled], ...
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS A7V400-MX motherboard user guide 2-17 The VLink 8X technology allows high bandwidth connection between the North bridge and South bridge chipsets. Set this field to [Enabled], ...