Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide
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... POST, press to enter VIA RAID configuration utility. Set the Onboard ATA Device First field to the next item Confirm the selection Exit ASUS A7V600 Technical Updates 1 RAID BIOS Ver 1.XX Create Array Delete Array Create/Delete Spare Select Boot Array Serial Number View Channel Drive Name Serial_Ch0 Master XXXXXXXXXX Serial_Ch1 Master XXXXXXXXXX...
... POST, press to enter VIA RAID configuration utility. Set the Onboard ATA Device First field to the next item Confirm the selection Exit ASUS A7V600 Technical Updates 1 RAID BIOS Ver 1.XX Create Array Delete Array Create/Delete Spare Select Boot Array Serial Number View Channel Drive Name Serial_Ch0 Master XXXXXXXXXX Serial_Ch1 Master XXXXXXXXXX...
A7V600 User Manual
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Features Contents Notices v Safety information vi About this guide vii ASUS contact information viii A7V600 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 1.4.1 Core specifications 1-7 1.5 ...for this motherboard 1-15 1.10.3 AGP slot 1-15 1.10.4 WiFi slot 1-16 1.11 Jumpers 1-17 1.12 Connectors 1-19 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the...
Features Contents Notices v Safety information vi About this guide vii ASUS contact information viii A7V600 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 1.4.1 Core specifications 1-7 1.5 ...for this motherboard 1-15 1.10.3 AGP slot 1-15 1.10.4 WiFi slot 1-16 1.11 Jumpers 1-17 1.12 Connectors 1-19 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the...
A7V600 User Manual
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Safeguards Contents 2.1.2 Using AFLASH to update the BIOS 2-4 2.1.3 Recovering the BIOS with CrashFree BIOS 2 ....... 2-7 2.2 BIOS Setup program 2-9 2.2.1 BIOS menu bar 2-9 2.2.2 Legend bar 2-10 2.3 Main Menu 2-11 2.3.1 Primary and Secondary ...the support CD 3-2 3.2.2 Drivers menu 3-3 3.2.3 Utilities menu 3-3 3.2.4 ASUS Contact Information 3-4 3.3 ASUS Instant Music Lite 3-5 3.4 RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 0 + 1 Configurations 3-7 3.4.1 Install the Serial ATA (SATA) hard disks 3-8 3.4.2 Enter VIA® Tech RAID BIOS Utility 3-9 3.4.3 Create Array 3-10 3.4.4 Delete Array 3-13 3.4.5 ...
Safeguards Contents 2.1.2 Using AFLASH to update the BIOS 2-4 2.1.3 Recovering the BIOS with CrashFree BIOS 2 ....... 2-7 2.2 BIOS Setup program 2-9 2.2.1 BIOS menu bar 2-9 2.2.2 Legend bar 2-10 2.3 Main Menu 2-11 2.3.1 Primary and Secondary ...the support CD 3-2 3.2.2 Drivers menu 3-3 3.2.3 Utilities menu 3-3 3.2.4 ASUS Contact Information 3-4 3.3 ASUS Instant Music Lite 3-5 3.4 RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 0 + 1 Configurations 3-7 3.4.1 Install the Serial ATA (SATA) hard disks 3-8 3.4.2 Enter VIA® Tech RAID BIOS Utility 3-9 3.4.3 Create Array 3-10 3.4.4 Delete Array 3-13 3.4.5 ...
A7V600 User Manual
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A7V600 specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus (FSB) Memory Expansion slots Storage Audio LAN Special Features Overclocking Features Rear Panel I/O Socket A for AMD Athlon XP/... RAID 0, RAID 1 and JBOD support ADI AD1980 SoundMAX 6-channel CODEC S/PDIF out interface 3Com® 3C940 1Gbps Ethernet controller 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 specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus (FSB) Memory Expansion slots Storage Audio LAN Special Features Overclocking Features Rear Panel I/O Socket A for AMD Athlon XP/... RAID 0, RAID 1 and JBOD support ADI AD1980 SoundMAX 6-channel CODEC S/PDIF out interface 3Com® 3C940 1Gbps Ethernet controller 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 User Manual
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A7V600 specifications summary (Cont') Internal I/O Connectors BIOS features Industry standard Manageability Form Factor Support CD contents CPU/Power/Chassis FAN connectors 20 pin ATX power connector Chassis Intrusion GAME/MIDI connector CD/AUX/Modem audio in (30.5 cm x 24.5 cm) Device drivers ASUS PC Probe... 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 PCI 2.2, USB 2.0 WfM 2.0.
A7V600 specifications summary (Cont') Internal I/O Connectors BIOS features Industry standard Manageability Form Factor Support CD contents CPU/Power/Chassis FAN connectors 20 pin ATX power connector Chassis Intrusion GAME/MIDI connector CD/AUX/Modem audio in (30.5 cm x 24.5 cm) Device drivers ASUS PC Probe... 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 PCI 2.2, USB 2.0 WfM 2.0.
A7V600 User Manual
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...ASUS Instant Music Lite This unique feature allows you to playback audio files even without booting the system to 40 times faster at 480 MB/ s, for next generation components and peripherals. USB 2.0 delivers fast transfer speeds up to Windows™. S/PDIF out port on Rear Panel I/O The A7V600.... The higher bandwidth of USB 2.0 allows connection of the ASUS motherboard BIOS allows automatic resetting to the BIOS previous settings in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. ASUS Q-Fan feature The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly adjusts the fan speeds according to the system...
...ASUS Instant Music Lite This unique feature allows you to playback audio files even without booting the system to 40 times faster at 480 MB/ s, for next generation components and peripherals. USB 2.0 delivers fast transfer speeds up to Windows™. S/PDIF out port on Rear Panel I/O The A7V600.... The higher bandwidth of USB 2.0 allows connection of the ASUS motherboard BIOS allows automatic resetting to the BIOS previous settings in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. ASUS Q-Fan feature The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly adjusts the fan speeds according to the system...
A7V600 User Manual
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Connect to the Internet then to the ASUS FTP site nearest you to update the motherboard BIOS through a user-friendly interface. Chassis intrusion detection The motherboard supports chassis intrusion monitoring. ASUS A7V600 Motherboard 1-5 The system voltage levels are monitored to obtain the latest BIOS version for critical components. ASUS update This utility allows you to ensure stable...
Connect to the Internet then to the ASUS FTP site nearest you to update the motherboard BIOS through a user-friendly interface. Chassis intrusion detection The motherboard supports chassis intrusion monitoring. ASUS A7V600 Motherboard 1-5 The system voltage levels are monitored to obtain the latest BIOS version for critical components. ASUS update This utility allows you to ensure stable...
A7V600 User Manual
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... 1.5V AGP8X mode graphics cards for the floppy disk drive. This LED acts as a reminder to an ATX +12V power supply. ASUS A7V600 Motherboard 1-7 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 ...channel ATA/133 bus master IDE controller, up if there is only at least 1A on the motherboard. This 2Mb firmware contains the programmable BIOS program. 12 Standby power LED. These two 10-1 pin connectors accomodate the bundled USB 2.0 module. One side of the connector is slotted...
... 1.5V AGP8X mode graphics cards for the floppy disk drive. This LED acts as a reminder to an ATX +12V power supply. ASUS A7V600 Motherboard 1-7 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 ...channel ATA/133 bus master IDE controller, up if there is only at least 1A on the motherboard. This 2Mb firmware contains the programmable BIOS program. 12 Standby power LED. These two 10-1 pin connectors accomodate the bundled USB 2.0 module. One side of the connector is slotted...
A7V600 User Manual
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... Secondary IDE Channel *These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices. 1-14 Chapter 1: Motherboard Information Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. 2. 1.10 Expansion slots The A7V600 motherboard has six (6) expansion PCI slots and one (1) AGP 8X slot.
... Secondary IDE Channel *These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices. 1-14 Chapter 1: Motherboard Information Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. 2. 1.10 Expansion slots The A7V600 motherboard has six (6) expansion PCI slots and one (1) AGP 8X slot.
A7V600 User Manual
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...internal USB header that can provide at least 1A on the keyboard (the default value is [Disabled]). KBPWR 12 23 A7V600 +5V (Default) +5VSB ® A7V600 Keyboard Power Setting ASUS A7V600 Motherboard 1-17 1.11 Jumpers 1. Set to +5VSB to wake up the computer when you to CPU, DRAM in ... running in reduced power mode). The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal or in the BIOS (see section 4.5.1 Power Up Control). This feature requires an ATX power supply that you can connect to +5VSB. The USBPW12 and USBPW34...
...internal USB header that can provide at least 1A on the keyboard (the default value is [Disabled]). KBPWR 12 23 A7V600 +5V (Default) +5VSB ® A7V600 Keyboard Power Setting ASUS A7V600 Motherboard 1-17 1.11 Jumpers 1. Set to +5VSB to wake up the computer when you to CPU, DRAM in ... running in reduced power mode). The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal or in the BIOS (see section 4.5.1 Power Up Control). This feature requires an ATX power supply that you can connect to +5VSB. The USBPW12 and USBPW34...
A7V600 User Manual
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... and unplug the power cord. 2. You may cause permanent damage to a very high core voltage may adjust the CPU VCORE through the BIOS Setup. 3. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) These jumpers allow you keep the default setting (Disable). Remove the battery. 3. Re-install the... [1-2] to clear CMOS then replace the jumper cap back to re-enter data. A7V600 ® A7V600 Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 2 1 Clear CMOS 3 2 Normal (Default) 4. OVER_VOLT1 12 23 Enable Disable (Default) A7V600 ® A7V600 OVER_VOLT Setting 1-18 Chapter 1: Motherboard Information Plug the power cord and turn ON ...
... and unplug the power cord. 2. You may cause permanent damage to a very high core voltage may adjust the CPU VCORE through the BIOS Setup. 3. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) These jumpers allow you keep the default setting (Disable). Remove the battery. 3. Re-install the... [1-2] to clear CMOS then replace the jumper cap back to re-enter data. A7V600 ® A7V600 Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 2 1 Clear CMOS 3 2 Normal (Default) 4. OVER_VOLT1 12 23 Enable Disable (Default) A7V600 ® A7V600 OVER_VOLT Setting 1-18 Chapter 1: Motherboard Information Plug the power cord and turn ON ...
A7V600 User Manual
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...) and the black connector to match the covered hole on the IDE ribbon cable to be both master devices with two ribbon cables - ASUS A7V600 Motherboard 1-19 IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE, SEC_IDE) This connector supports the provided UltraDMA/133/100/66 IDE hard disk ribbon cable.... Pin 20 on the motherboard. 1. BIOS supports specific device bootup. This prevents incorrect orientation when you connect non-UltraDMA/133/100/66 devices to the hard disk documentation for the ...
...) and the black connector to match the covered hole on the IDE ribbon cable to be both master devices with two ribbon cables - ASUS A7V600 Motherboard 1-19 IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE, SEC_IDE) This connector supports the provided UltraDMA/133/100/66 IDE hard disk ribbon cable.... Pin 20 on the motherboard. 1. BIOS supports specific device bootup. This prevents incorrect orientation when you connect non-UltraDMA/133/100/66 devices to the hard disk documentation for the ...
A7V600 User Manual
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... a switch that controls the system power. Pressing the power switch turns the system between ON and SLEEP, or ON and SOFT OFF, depending on the BIOS or OS settings. The read or write activities of certain system components. Pressing the power switch while in the ON mode for more than 4 seconds...
... a switch that controls the system power. Pressing the power switch turns the system between ON and SLEEP, or ON and SOFT OFF, depending on the BIOS or OS settings. The read or write activities of certain system components. Pressing the power switch while in the ON mode for more than 4 seconds...
A7V600 User Manual
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Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. BIOS Information ASUS A7V600 Motherboard 2-1 Chapter 2 This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS setup menus.
Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. BIOS Information ASUS A7V600 Motherboard 2-1 Chapter 2 This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS setup menus.
A7V600 User Manual
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... disk in case you need to a floppy disk. Reboot the computer. 3. ASUS EZ Flash V1.00 Copyright (C) 2002, ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. [Onboard BIOS Information] BIOS Version : ASUS A7V600 BIOS Revision 1001 Beta 003 BIOS Model : A7V600 BIOS Built Date : 06/03/03 Please Enter File Name for NEW BIOS: _ *Note: EZ Flash will receive the error message, "WARNING! You will...
... disk in case you need to a floppy disk. Reboot the computer. 3. ASUS EZ Flash V1.00 Copyright (C) 2002, ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. [Onboard BIOS Information] BIOS Version : ASUS A7V600 BIOS Revision 1001 Beta 003 BIOS Model : A7V600 BIOS Built Date : 06/03/03 Please Enter File Name for NEW BIOS: _ *Note: EZ Flash will receive the error message, "WARNING! You will...
A7V600 User Manual
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... appears on screen. Press any key to continue with the new BIOS. Update Main BIOS area 2. If you typed Y. [BIOS Information in the BIOS file name that you downloaded from the ASUS website, then press . Press Y for NEW BIOS: _", type in File] BIOS Version: A7V600 Boot Block WARNING! ASUS A7V600 Motherboard 2-3 Pressing N exits the EZ Flash screen and reboots the...
... appears on screen. Press any key to continue with the new BIOS. Update Main BIOS area 2. If you typed Y. [BIOS Information in the BIOS file name that you downloaded from the ASUS website, then press . Press Y for NEW BIOS: _", type in File] BIOS Version: A7V600 Boot Block WARNING! ASUS A7V600 Motherboard 2-3 Pressing N exits the EZ Flash screen and reboots the...
A7V600 User Manual
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... Memory:, the memory chip is either not programmable or is recommended that you created. It is not supported by the ACPI BIOS and therefore, cannot be programmed by uploading a new BIOS file to the boot disk you reboot using a floppy disk. 3. In DOS mode, type A:\AFLASH to the disk. 2. Larger numbers... bootable disk AFLASH.EXE is for reference only. What you boot from the floppy disk. This file works only in DOS mode. To determine the BIOS version of your motherboard, check the last four numbers of your screen may be exactly the same as the first item in the boot sequence...
... Memory:, the memory chip is either not programmable or is recommended that you created. It is not supported by the ACPI BIOS and therefore, cannot be programmed by uploading a new BIOS file to the boot disk you reboot using a floppy disk. 3. In DOS mode, type A:\AFLASH to the disk. 2. Larger numbers... bootable disk AFLASH.EXE is for reference only. What you boot from the floppy disk. This file works only in DOS mode. To determine the BIOS version of your motherboard, check the last four numbers of your screen may be exactly the same as the first item in the boot sequence...
A7V600 User Manual
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... and then press . 4. The Update BIOS Including Boot Block and ESCD screen appears. 5. Select 1. Download an updated ASUS BIOS file from the floppy disk. 3. To cancel this operation, press . Type a filename and the path, for example, A:\XXX- ASUS A7V600 Motherboard 2-5 5. Boot from the Internet ...(WWW or FTP) (see ASUS CONTACT INFORMATION on page x for details...
... and then press . 4. The Update BIOS Including Boot Block and ESCD screen appears. 5. Select 1. Download an updated ASUS BIOS file from the floppy disk. 3. To cancel this operation, press . Type a filename and the path, for example, A:\XXX- ASUS A7V600 Motherboard 2-5 5. Boot from the Internet ...(WWW or FTP) (see ASUS CONTACT INFORMATION on page x for details...
A7V600 User Manual
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...process, and if the problem persists, load the original BIOS file you saved to start the update. 7. When prompted to confirm the BIOS update, press Y to the boot disk. DO NOT turn off the system while updating the BIOS. The boot block is done, the message "Flashed ... continue. 6. When the programming is updated automatically only when necessary. Follow the onscreen instructions to program the new BIOS information into the Flash ROM. If the Flash Memory Writer utility is not able to successfully update a complete BIOS file, call the ASUS service center for support. 2-6 Chapter...
...process, and if the problem persists, load the original BIOS file you saved to start the update. 7. When prompted to confirm the BIOS update, press Y to the boot disk. DO NOT turn off the system while updating the BIOS. The boot block is done, the message "Flashed ... continue. 6. When the programming is updated automatically only when necessary. Follow the onscreen instructions to program the new BIOS information into the Flash ROM. If the Flash Memory Writer utility is not able to successfully update a complete BIOS file, call the ASUS service center for support. 2-6 Chapter...
A7V600 User Manual
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.... Start flashing... DO NOT shutdown or reset the system while updating the BIOS! ASUS A7V600 Motherboard 2-7 Prepare the support CD that came with the motherboard or a floppy disk that contains the original or the latest BIOS file for this disk to restore BIOS from the motherboard support CD, or from a floppy disk: 1. Checking for floppy...
.... Start flashing... DO NOT shutdown or reset the system while updating the BIOS! ASUS A7V600 Motherboard 2-7 Prepare the support CD that came with the motherboard or a floppy disk that contains the original or the latest BIOS file for this disk to restore BIOS from the motherboard support CD, or from a floppy disk: 1. Checking for floppy...