Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide
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...with their corresponding functions. The message describes the function of the screen is for reference only. Technical Updates A7V600 Motherboard IE1372 A7V600 Technical Updates 3.4.2 Entering VIA® Tech RAID BIOS Utility (page 3-9) 1. Set the Onboard ATA Device First field to enter VIA RAID configuration utility.... Status , : Move to enter the BIOS setup utility. 3. Boot-up your screen may not be exactly the same as shown. During POST, press to [Yes]. What you to the next item Confirm the selection Exit ASUS A7V600 Technical Updates 1 F1 Enter : ESC : View...
...with their corresponding functions. The message describes the function of the screen is for reference only. Technical Updates A7V600 Motherboard IE1372 A7V600 Technical Updates 3.4.2 Entering VIA® Tech RAID BIOS Utility (page 3-9) 1. Set the Onboard ATA Device First field to enter VIA RAID configuration utility.... Status , : Move to enter the BIOS setup utility. 3. Boot-up your screen may not be exactly the same as shown. During POST, press to [Yes]. What you to the next item Confirm the selection Exit ASUS A7V600 Technical Updates 1 F1 Enter : ESC : View...
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 ... 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 BIOS 2-2 iii
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 ... 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 BIOS 2-2 iii
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 provides convenient connectivity to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. eliminates the need to external home theater audio systems via an S/PDIF out interface. USB 2.0 is the latest connectivity standard for easy connectivity and ultra-fast data transfers. CrashFree BIOS 2 The CrashFree BIOS... units. ASUS Instant Music Lite This unique feature allows you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. When the system hangs due to overclocking, C.P.R. Just press the ASUS Instant Music...
...A7V600 provides convenient connectivity to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. eliminates the need to external home theater audio systems via an S/PDIF out interface. USB 2.0 is the latest connectivity standard for easy connectivity and ultra-fast data transfers. CrashFree BIOS 2 The CrashFree BIOS... units. ASUS Instant Music Lite This unique feature allows you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. When the system hangs due to overclocking, C.P.R. Just press the ASUS Instant Music...
A7V600 User Manual
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... to ensure stable supply of current for critical components. A chassis intrusion event is retained in BIOS using the ASUS JumperFree™ solution • C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) • adjustable CPU VCORE , and DDR memory and AGP voltages ... temperature is monitored for timely failure detection. ASUS update This utility allows you to update the motherboard BIOS through a user-friendly interface. ASUS A7V600 Motherboard 1-5 Connect to the Internet then to the ASUS FTP site nearest you to obtain the latest BIOS version for your motherboard. Chassis intrusion detection...
... to ensure stable supply of current for critical components. A chassis intrusion event is retained in BIOS using the ASUS JumperFree™ solution • C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) • adjustable CPU VCORE , and DDR memory and AGP voltages ... temperature is monitored for timely failure detection. ASUS update This utility allows you to update the motherboard BIOS through a user-friendly interface. ASUS A7V600 Motherboard 1-5 Connect to the Internet then to the ASUS FTP site nearest you to obtain the latest BIOS version for your motherboard. Chassis intrusion detection...
A7V600 User Manual
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... BIOS later. 2.1.1 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you need to reboot The BIOS information in the above screen is accessible by simply pressing + during POST to display the following screen. 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...
... BIOS later. 2.1.1 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you need to reboot The BIOS information in the above screen is accessible by simply pressing + during POST to display the following screen. 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...
A7V600 User Manual
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... accidentally typed in File] BIOS Version: A7V600 Boot Block WARNING! ASUS A7V600 Motherboard 2-3 5. Press any key to completely update the main BIOS area and the boot block area. appears. Press to update the BIOS (Y/N)? _ 7. At the prompt, "Please Enter File Name for NEW BIOS: _", type in the BIOS file name that you typed Y. [BIOS Information in a wrong BIOS file name, the error...
... accidentally typed in File] BIOS Version: A7V600 Boot Block WARNING! ASUS A7V600 Motherboard 2-3 5. Press any key to completely update the main BIOS area and the boot block area. appears. Press to update the BIOS (Y/N)? _ 7. At the prompt, "Please Enter File Name for NEW BIOS: _", type in the BIOS file name that you typed Y. [BIOS Information in a wrong BIOS file name, the error...
A7V600 User Manual
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... programmable or is a Flash Memory Writer utility that updates the BIOS by the ACPI BIOS and therefore, cannot be loaded when you reboot using a floppy disk. 3. BIOS setup must specify "Floppy" as shown. 2.1.2 Using AFLASH to update the BIOS Creating a bootable disk AFLASH.EXE is not supported by... uploading a new BIOS file to the programmable flash ROM on the motherboard. Type FORMAT A:/S...
... programmable or is a Flash Memory Writer utility that updates the BIOS by the ACPI BIOS and therefore, cannot be loaded when you reboot using a floppy disk. 3. BIOS setup must specify "Floppy" as shown. 2.1.2 Using AFLASH to update the BIOS Creating a bootable disk AFLASH.EXE is not supported by... uploading a new BIOS file to the programmable flash ROM on the motherboard. Type FORMAT A:/S...
A7V600 User Manual
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... Menu, type 2 then press . Select 1. 5. The Update BIOS Including Boot Block and ESCD screen appears. 5. Updating the BIOS Update the BIOS only if you created earlier. 2. Download an updated ASUS BIOS file from the Internet (WWW or FTP) (see ASUS CONTACT INFORMATION on page x for example, A:\XXX-XX.XXX, then press . Save Current BIOS to File from the floppy disk. 3. ASUS A7V600 Motherboard 2-5
... Menu, type 2 then press . Select 1. 5. The Update BIOS Including Boot Block and ESCD screen appears. 5. Updating the BIOS Update the BIOS only if you created earlier. 2. Download an updated ASUS BIOS file from the Internet (WWW or FTP) (see ASUS CONTACT INFORMATION on page x for example, A:\XXX-XX.XXX, then press . Save Current BIOS to File from the floppy disk. 3. ASUS A7V600 Motherboard 2-5
A7V600 User Manual
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When prompted to confirm the BIOS update, press Y to successfully update a complete BIOS file, call the ASUS service center for support. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS Information If the Flash Memory Writer utility is not able to start the update. 7. When the programming is updated automatically only when necessary. The boot block is done, the message "Flashed Successfully" appears. 8. 6. DO NOT turn...
When prompted to confirm the BIOS update, press Y to successfully update a complete BIOS file, call the ASUS service center for support. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS Information If the Flash Memory Writer utility is not able to start the update. 7. When the programming is updated automatically only when necessary. The boot block is done, the message "Flashed Successfully" appears. 8. 6. DO NOT turn...
A7V600 User Manual
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..., or from a floppy disk: 1. Reading file "A7V600.rom". ASUS A7V600 Motherboard 2-7 See section "4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk." When a corrupted BIOS is complete, reboot the system. Starting BIOS recovery... Doing so may also use this motherboard. Bad BIOS checksum. When the BIOS update process is detected, the following screen message appears. Bad BIOS checksum. Completed. Insert a floppy disk that contains...
..., or from a floppy disk: 1. Reading file "A7V600.rom". ASUS A7V600 Motherboard 2-7 See section "4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk." When a corrupted BIOS is complete, reboot the system. Starting BIOS recovery... Doing so may also use this motherboard. Bad BIOS checksum. When the BIOS update process is detected, the following screen message appears. Bad BIOS checksum. Completed. Insert a floppy disk that contains...
A7V600 User Manual
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... or reset the system while updating the BIOS! When the BIOS update process is detected, the following screen message appears. If there is no floppy disk found in the CD-ROM. Checking for this motherboard. Reading file "A7V600.rom". Completed. The recovered BIOS may cause system boot failure! 4. Visit ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest...
... or reset the system while updating the BIOS! When the BIOS update process is detected, the following screen message appears. If there is no floppy disk found in the CD-ROM. Checking for this motherboard. Reading file "A7V600.rom". Completed. The recovered BIOS may cause system boot failure! 4. Visit ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest...
A7V600 User Manual
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... program when you with its test routines. The Setup program is constantly being updated, the following selections: MAIN Use this menu to make changes to run this program. Because the BIOS software is designed to use the Setup program, you to the power management settings. For ... It is highlighted. BOOT Use this menu to locate and load the Operating System. ASUS A7V600 Motherboard 2-9 This requires you may want to change the configuration of your system using the BIOS Setup program so that the computer can scroll through the various sub-menus and make it...
... program when you with its test routines. The Setup program is constantly being updated, the following selections: MAIN Use this menu to make changes to run this program. Because the BIOS software is designed to use the Setup program, you to the power management settings. For ... It is highlighted. BOOT Use this menu to locate and load the Operating System. ASUS A7V600 Motherboard 2-9 This requires you may want to change the configuration of your system using the BIOS Setup program so that the computer can scroll through the various sub-menus and make it...
A7V600 User Manual
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...and press . The password is now set a Supervisor password, anyone can clear it by the onboard button cell battery. If you need to update the BIOS. 2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS Information Configuration options: [None] [360K, 5.25 in.] [1.2M , 5.25 in.] [720K , 3.5 in.] [1.44M, 3.5 in.]...as above appears. Re-install the battery after about passwords The BIOS Setup program allows you can access the BIOS Setup program. Refer to section "2.1 Managing and updating your password, you to the BIOS during system startup. You will need to specify two different passwords:...
...and press . The password is now set a Supervisor password, anyone can clear it by the onboard button cell battery. If you need to update the BIOS. 2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS Information Configuration options: [None] [360K, 5.25 in.] [1.2M , 5.25 in.] [720K , 3.5 in.] [1.44M, 3.5 in.]...as above appears. Re-install the battery after about passwords The BIOS Setup program allows you can access the BIOS Setup program. Refer to section "2.1 Managing and updating your password, you to the BIOS during system startup. You will need to specify two different passwords:...
A7V600 User Manual
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...with the APM feature. This feature does not affect SCSI hard drives. The Display Power Management System (DPMS) feature allows the BIOS to keep the system time updated even when the computer enters suspend mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [1 Min] [2 Min] [3 Min]...[15 Min] ACPI ... power-off button when pressed for the above field. [V/H SYNC+Blank] blanks the screen and turns off ] [Suspend] 2-24 Chapter 2: BIOS Information Select the item "Advanced" in the Power Management Properties dialog box. Configuration options: [Soft off vertical and horizontal scanning. You should have...
...with the APM feature. This feature does not affect SCSI hard drives. The Display Power Management System (DPMS) feature allows the BIOS to keep the system time updated even when the computer enters suspend mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [1 Min] [2 Min] [3 Min]...[15 Min] ACPI ... power-off button when pressed for the above field. [V/H SYNC+Blank] blanks the screen and turns off ] [Suspend] 2-24 Chapter 2: BIOS Information Select the item "Advanced" in the Power Management Properties dialog box. Configuration options: [Soft off vertical and horizontal scanning. You should have...
A7V600 User Manual
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... 2.0 Driver This item installs the USB 2.0 driver to upgrade your USB 1.1 ports to download and update motherboard BIOS & drivers. ASUS A7V600 Motherboard 3-3 VIA AGP VxD driver - ASUS PC Probe Install utility that can monitor Fan, Speed, Voltage, and CPU temperature. ASUS Update Installs utility to USB 2.0. VIA Registry (INF) driver - VIA ATAPI vendor support driver - 3.2.2 Drivers menu...
... 2.0 Driver This item installs the USB 2.0 driver to upgrade your USB 1.1 ports to download and update motherboard BIOS & drivers. ASUS A7V600 Motherboard 3-3 VIA AGP VxD driver - ASUS PC Probe Install utility that can monitor Fan, Speed, Voltage, and CPU temperature. ASUS Update Installs utility to USB 2.0. VIA Registry (INF) driver - VIA ATAPI vendor support driver - 3.2.2 Drivers menu...