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Features Contents Notices v Safety information vi About this guide vii ASUS contact information viii A7V600 SE specifications summary ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Special Features 1-3 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-3 1.3.2 Value-added solutions 1-5 1.4 Motherboard components 1-6 Core specifications 1-7 1.5 Motherboard layout 1-9 1.6 ....3 AGP slot 1-16 1.10.4 WiFi slot 1-17 1.11 Jumpers 1-18 1.12 Connectors 1-20 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS 2-2 iii
Features Contents Notices v Safety information vi About this guide vii ASUS contact information viii A7V600 SE specifications summary ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Special Features 1-3 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-3 1.3.2 Value-added solutions 1-5 1.4 Motherboard components 1-6 Core specifications 1-7 1.5 Motherboard layout 1-9 1.6 ....3 AGP slot 1-16 1.10.4 WiFi slot 1-17 1.11 Jumpers 1-18 1.12 Connectors 1-20 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS 2-2 iii
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A7V600 SE specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus (FSB) Memory Expansion slots Storage Audio AI Net Special Features Overclocking Features Back Panel I/O Socket A for AMD Athlon ... SoundMAX 6-channel CODEC S/PDIF out interface Marvell® 88E8001 Gigabit LAN controller Virtual Cable Tester (VCT) Technology support ASUS EZ Flash Power Loss Restart ASUS C.O.P. (CPU Overheating Protection) ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS Instant Music Lite ASUS JumperFree ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) CPU, Memory, and AGP Voltage adjustable SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) from 100Mhz up to 250MHz...
A7V600 SE specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus (FSB) Memory Expansion slots Storage Audio AI Net Special Features Overclocking Features Back Panel I/O Socket A for AMD Athlon ... SoundMAX 6-channel CODEC S/PDIF out interface Marvell® 88E8001 Gigabit LAN controller Virtual Cable Tester (VCT) Technology support ASUS EZ Flash Power Loss Restart ASUS C.O.P. (CPU Overheating Protection) ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS Instant Music Lite ASUS JumperFree ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) CPU, Memory, and AGP Voltage adjustable SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) from 100Mhz up to 250MHz...
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... connector Front panel audio connector 2 x USB 2.0 connector supports additional 4 USB 2.0 ports 2 x Serial ATA port COM2 connector 2Mb Flash ROM, ASUS Jumperfree, Award BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS2.3, ASUS EZ Flash, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2, ASUS C.P.R. x A7V600 SE specifications summary Internal I/O Connectors BIOS features Industry standard Manageability Form Factor Support CD contents CPU/Power/Chassis FAN connectors...
... connector Front panel audio connector 2 x USB 2.0 connector supports additional 4 USB 2.0 ports 2 x Serial ATA port COM2 connector 2Mb Flash ROM, ASUS Jumperfree, Award BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS2.3, ASUS EZ Flash, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2, ASUS C.P.R. x A7V600 SE specifications summary Internal I/O Connectors BIOS features Industry standard Manageability Form Factor Support CD contents CPU/Power/Chassis FAN connectors...
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Chapter 1 This chapter gives information about the ASUS A7V600 SE motherboard that came with the system.This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations. Motherboard Info ASUS A7V600 SE Motherboard 1-1
Chapter 1 This chapter gives information about the ASUS A7V600 SE motherboard that came with the system.This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations. Motherboard Info ASUS A7V600 SE Motherboard 1-1
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... drives 40-conductor IDE cable Ribbon cable for socket A processors. Unique ASUS features such as 6channel audio, Gigabit LAN and S/PDIF out features. The ASUS A7V600 SE motherboard is loaded with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your ASUS A7V600 SE package for buying the ASUS® A7V600 SE motherboard! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on...
... drives 40-conductor IDE cable Ribbon cable for socket A processors. Unique ASUS features such as 6channel audio, Gigabit LAN and S/PDIF out features. The ASUS A7V600 SE motherboard is loaded with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your ASUS A7V600 SE package for buying the ASUS® A7V600 SE motherboard! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on...
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...equipped with the netdiagnosing utility, VCT (Virtual Cable Tester), that enables enhanced graphics performance with FSB 400 and DDR 400 support, the ASUS A7V600 SE features AGP8X, Serial ATA, USB 2.0 as well as a 6-channel audio CODEC and Gigabit LAN. Based on Motherboard (LOM) ...8X (AGP 3.0) is twice as fast as ASUS C.O.P., C.P.R. With a bus of 533Mhz, AGP 8X is the next generation VGA interface specification that intelligently diagnoses and reports cable faults from a remote location up to 100 meters. ASUS A7V600 SE Motherboard 1-3 This feature helps maintain a more are...
...equipped with the netdiagnosing utility, VCT (Virtual Cable Tester), that enables enhanced graphics performance with FSB 400 and DDR 400 support, the ASUS A7V600 SE features AGP8X, Serial ATA, USB 2.0 as well as a 6-channel audio CODEC and Gigabit LAN. Based on Motherboard (LOM) ...8X (AGP 3.0) is twice as fast as ASUS C.O.P., C.P.R. With a bus of 533Mhz, AGP 8X is the next generation VGA interface specification that intelligently diagnoses and reports cable faults from a remote location up to 100 meters. ASUS A7V600 SE Motherboard 1-3 This feature helps maintain a more are...
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...playback audio files even without booting the system to 40 times faster at 480 MB/ s, for next generation components and peripherals. ASUS Q-Fan feature The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly adjusts the fan speeds according to the system loading to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. 8 ... cameras, next generation scanners, printers, and fast storage units. S/PDIF out port on Back I/O The A7V600 SE provides convenient connectivity to overclocking, C.P.R. Just press the ASUS Instant Music Lite special function keys and enjoy the music! 1-4 No need to open the system chassis ...
...playback audio files even without booting the system to 40 times faster at 480 MB/ s, for next generation components and peripherals. ASUS Q-Fan feature The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly adjusts the fan speeds according to the system loading to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. 8 ... cameras, next generation scanners, printers, and fast storage units. S/PDIF out port on Back I/O The A7V600 SE provides convenient connectivity to overclocking, C.P.R. Just press the ASUS Instant Music Lite special function keys and enjoy the music! 1-4 No need to open the system chassis ...
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... a user-friendly interface. A chassis intrusion event is monitored by the system to prevent overheating and damage. ASUS A7V600 SE Motherboard 1-5 ASUS update This utility allows you to obtain the latest BIOS version for critical components. Chassis intrusion detection The motherboard... supports chassis intrusion monitoring. 1.3.2 Value-added solutions Overclocking • adjustable CPU frequency multiple in BIOS using the ASUS JumperFree™ solution • C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) • adjustable CPU VCORE , and DDR memory and AGP voltages...
... a user-friendly interface. A chassis intrusion event is monitored by the system to prevent overheating and damage. ASUS A7V600 SE Motherboard 1-5 ASUS update This utility allows you to obtain the latest BIOS version for critical components. Chassis intrusion detection The motherboard... supports chassis intrusion monitoring. 1.3.2 Value-added solutions Overclocking • adjustable CPU frequency multiple in BIOS using the ASUS JumperFree™ solution • C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) • adjustable CPU VCORE , and DDR memory and AGP voltages...
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... ATA connectors. This Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot supports 1.5V AGP8X mode graphics cards for the floppy disk drive. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for a 360K/720K/1.44M/2.88M floppy disk drive, a multi-mode parallel port, two standard compatible UARTs, and a Flash...cable. 5 ATX power connector. One side of the connector is a standby power on the +5V standby lead (+5VSB). 6 Floppy disk connector. ASUS A7V600 SE Motherboard 1-7 Core specifications 1 CPU socket. Socket 462 (Socket A) surface mount, Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket for Serial ATA devices. 9 South ...
... ATA connectors. This Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot supports 1.5V AGP8X mode graphics cards for the floppy disk drive. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for a 360K/720K/1.44M/2.88M floppy disk drive, a multi-mode parallel port, two standard compatible UARTs, and a Flash...cable. 5 ATX power connector. One side of the connector is a standby power on the +5V standby lead (+5VSB). 6 Floppy disk connector. ASUS A7V600 SE Motherboard 1-7 Core specifications 1 CPU socket. Socket 462 (Socket A) surface mount, Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket for Serial ATA devices. 9 South ...
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... B: USB3 Top:Line In Center:Line Out Below:Mic In AUX CD VIA KT600 Chipset PWR_FAN Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) Marvell Gigabit LAN FP_AUDIO PCI1 A7V600 SE PCI2 VIA VT8237 South Bridge SATA2 SATA1 AD1980 CODEC MODEM PCI3 SPDIF_OUT2 PCI4 PCI5 ® PCI6 COM2 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power CLRTC Super...
... B: USB3 Top:Line In Center:Line Out Below:Mic In AUX CD VIA KT600 Chipset PWR_FAN Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) Marvell Gigabit LAN FP_AUDIO PCI1 A7V600 SE PCI2 VIA VT8237 South Bridge SATA2 SATA1 AD1980 CODEC MODEM PCI3 SPDIF_OUT2 PCI4 PCI5 ® PCI6 COM2 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power CLRTC Super...
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... install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is detached from the wall socket before handling components to avoid damaging them . 4. A7V600 SE SB_PWR ® A7V600 SE Onboard LED ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off Install only 1.5V AGP cards on them due to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. Whenever...
... install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is detached from the wall socket before handling components to avoid damaging them . 4. A7V600 SE SB_PWR ® A7V600 SE Onboard LED ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off Install only 1.5V AGP cards on them due to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. Whenever...
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... 12 inches x 9.6 inches (30.5 cm x 24.5 cm). Make sure to the chassis. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis ASUS A7V600 SE Motherboard 1-11
... 12 inches x 9.6 inches (30.5 cm x 24.5 cm). Make sure to the chassis. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis ASUS A7V600 SE Motherboard 1-11
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... CPU firmly and close the socket lever until it by pulling the lever gently sideways away from the socket. The A7V600 SE supports AthlonTM XP, AthlonTM, Barton™ and DuronTM processors. A7V600 SE ® A7V600 SE Socket A AMD™ CPU CPU NOTCH TO INNER CORNER CPU NOTCH LEVER LOCK Installing the CPU Follow these steps to...
... CPU firmly and close the socket lever until it by pulling the lever gently sideways away from the socket. The A7V600 SE supports AthlonTM XP, AthlonTM, Barton™ and DuronTM processors. A7V600 SE ® A7V600 SE Socket A AMD™ CPU CPU NOTCH TO INNER CORNER CPU NOTCH LEVER LOCK Installing the CPU Follow these steps to...
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Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for use only the tested and qualified DDR400 DIMMs listed below. PC3200 maximum to avoid damaging the DIMM. Also, a DDR DIMM is single notched ... Winbond SS W942508BH-5 •• 256MB GEIL MAG32UL6464D2TG5A-KC GEIL SS GL3LC32G88TG-5A • • (Continued on the next page) ASUS A7V600 SE Motherboard 1-13 DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM3 104 Pins 80 Pins A7V600 SE ® A7V600 SE 184-Pin DDR DIMM Sockets A DDR DIMM is double notched. DO NOT force a DIMM into a socket to 2 banks only. 1.9 System...
Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for use only the tested and qualified DDR400 DIMMs listed below. PC3200 maximum to avoid damaging the DIMM. Also, a DDR DIMM is single notched ... Winbond SS W942508BH-5 •• 256MB GEIL MAG32UL6464D2TG5A-KC GEIL SS GL3LC32G88TG-5A • • (Continued on the next page) ASUS A7V600 SE Motherboard 1-13 DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM3 104 Pins 80 Pins A7V600 SE ® A7V600 SE 184-Pin DDR DIMM Sockets A DDR DIMM is double notched. DO NOT force a DIMM into a socket to 2 banks only. 1.9 System...
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Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. 2. Assign an IRQ to the tables below. 3. ASUS A7V600 SE Motherboard 1-15 1.10 Expansion slots The A7V600 SE motherboard has six (6) expansion PCI slots and one (1) AGP 8X slot. Refer to the card. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion ...
Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. 2. Assign an IRQ to the tables below. 3. ASUS A7V600 SE Motherboard 1-15 1.10 Expansion slots The A7V600 SE motherboard has six (6) expansion PCI slots and one (1) AGP 8X slot. Refer to the card. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion ...
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... -- - H shared - - - - 1.10.3 AGP slot This motherboard has an Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot that you ask for one with +1.5V specification. A7V600 SE Keyed for this motherboard PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 PCI slot 3 PCI slot 4 PCI slot 5 PCI slot 6 AGP slot USB 1.1 UHCI 1 USB 1.1 UHCI ... - shared - - - When you buy an AGP card, make sure that supports +1.5V AGP cards only. IRQ assignments for 1.5v ® A7V600 SE Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) 1-16 Chapter 1: Motherboard Information shared - - Note the notches on the card golden fingers to ensure that they fit the ...
... -- - H shared - - - - 1.10.3 AGP slot This motherboard has an Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot that you ask for one with +1.5V specification. A7V600 SE Keyed for this motherboard PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 PCI slot 3 PCI slot 4 PCI slot 5 PCI slot 6 AGP slot USB 1.1 UHCI 1 USB 1.1 UHCI ... - shared - - - When you buy an AGP card, make sure that supports +1.5V AGP cards only. IRQ assignments for 1.5v ® A7V600 SE Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) 1-16 Chapter 1: Motherboard Information shared - - Note the notches on the card golden fingers to ensure that they fit the ...
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ASUS A7V600 SE Motherboard 1-17 Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for wireless devices operating in the 2.4 GHz frequency band. A7V600 SE ® WIFI A7V600 SE WIRELESS Connectors ASUS WiFi-b™ Setup • The PCI 6 slot and the Wi-Fi slot can not be used at the same time. • The ASUS WiFi-b™ module is purchased separately. The Wi-Fi slot conforms to the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) 802.11b/g standard for product updates. 1.10.4 Wi-Fi slot The Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity) slot supports the ASUS WiFi-b™ module.
ASUS A7V600 SE Motherboard 1-17 Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for wireless devices operating in the 2.4 GHz frequency band. A7V600 SE ® WIFI A7V600 SE WIRELESS Connectors ASUS WiFi-b™ Setup • The PCI 6 slot and the Wi-Fi slot can not be used at the same time. • The ASUS WiFi-b™ module is purchased separately. The Wi-Fi slot conforms to the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) 802.11b/g standard for product updates. 1.10.4 Wi-Fi slot The Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity) slot supports the ASUS WiFi-b™ module.
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..., DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in sleep mode. USBPW12 USBPW34 12 23 A7V600 SE ® +5V (Default) +5VSB USBPW78 USBPW56 12 23 A7V600 SE USB Device Wake Up +5V (Default) +5VSB 2. Set this feature. A7V600 SE KBPWR 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB ® A7V600 SE Keyboard Power Setting 1-18 Chapter 1: Motherboard Information Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This...
..., DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in sleep mode. USBPW12 USBPW34 12 23 A7V600 SE ® +5V (Default) +5VSB USBPW78 USBPW56 12 23 A7V600 SE USB Device Wake Up +5V (Default) +5VSB 2. Set this feature. A7V600 SE KBPWR 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB ® A7V600 SE Keyboard Power Setting 1-18 Chapter 1: Motherboard Information Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This...
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.... Remove the battery. 3. Move the jumper cap to pin [1-2] to clear CMOS then replace the jumper cap back to re-enter data. A7V600 SE ® A7V600 SE Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 2 1 Clear CMOS 3 2 Normal (Default) 4. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Re-... 6. VCORE over-voltage (3-pin OVER_VOLT1) When enabled, this jumper is recommended that you to +1.85V. A7V600 SE OVER_VOLT1 12 23 Enable Disable (Default) ® A7V600 SE OVER_VOLT Setting ASUS A7V600 SE Motherboard 1-19 Setting to 2.05V. When this jumper allows CPU VCORE ranges of date, time, and system...
.... Remove the battery. 3. Move the jumper cap to pin [1-2] to clear CMOS then replace the jumper cap back to re-enter data. A7V600 SE ® A7V600 SE Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 2 1 Clear CMOS 3 2 Normal (Default) 4. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Re-... 6. VCORE over-voltage (3-pin OVER_VOLT1) When enabled, this jumper is recommended that you to +1.85V. A7V600 SE OVER_VOLT1 12 23 Enable Disable (Default) ® A7V600 SE OVER_VOLT Setting ASUS A7V600 SE Motherboard 1-19 Setting to 2.05V. When this jumper allows CPU VCORE ranges of date, time, and system...