A7V600 User Manual
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... 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 Motherboard layout 1-9 1.6 Before you proceed 1-10 1.7 Motherboard installation 1-11 1.7.1 Placement direction 1-11 1.7.2 Screw holes 1-11 1.8 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-12 1.8.1 Installing the CPU 1-12 1.9 System memory...
... 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 Motherboard layout 1-9 1.6 Before you proceed 1-10 1.7 Motherboard installation 1-11 1.7.1 Placement direction 1-11 1.7.2 Screw holes 1-11 1.8 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-12 1.8.1 Installing the CPU 1-12 1.9 System memory...
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/Athlon/Duron with Thoroughbred/Barton ... 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 at...
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/Athlon/Duron with Thoroughbred/Barton ... 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 at...
A7V600 User Manual
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DDR400 (PC3200) support DDR400 (PC3200), the latest and fastest DDR memory standard, supports bandwidth of 533Mhz, AGP 8X is equipped with lower pin count, reduced voltage requirement, up to 100 meters. This feature... utility, VCT (Virtual Cable Tester), that enables enhanced graphics performance with its advanced FastStream64™ Memory Controller Technology and the industry-first integrated Serial ATA/RAID controller on Motherboard (LOM) applications. ASUS A7V600 Motherboard 1-3 The 3C940 controller integrates 32-bit 10/100/1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet Media Access Control (...
DDR400 (PC3200) support DDR400 (PC3200), the latest and fastest DDR memory standard, supports bandwidth of 533Mhz, AGP 8X is equipped with lower pin count, reduced voltage requirement, up to 100 meters. This feature... utility, VCT (Virtual Cable Tester), that enables enhanced graphics performance with its advanced FastStream64™ Memory Controller Technology and the industry-first integrated Serial ATA/RAID controller on Motherboard (LOM) applications. ASUS A7V600 Motherboard 1-3 The 3C940 controller integrates 32-bit 10/100/1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet Media Access Control (...
A7V600 User Manual
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.... The system fan rotations per minute (RPM) is retained in BIOS using the ASUS JumperFree™ solution • C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) • adjustable CPU VCORE , and DDR memory and AGP voltages • Stepless Frequency Selection (SFS) for fine-tuning system bus... frequency from 100MHz up to 250MHz at 1MHz increments Temperature, fan, and voltage monitoring The CPU temperature is monitored by the ASUS ASIC to ensure stable supply of current for critical components. ASUS A7V600...
.... The system fan rotations per minute (RPM) is retained in BIOS using the ASUS JumperFree™ solution • C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) • adjustable CPU VCORE , and DDR memory and AGP voltages • Stepless Frequency Selection (SFS) for fine-tuning system bus... frequency from 100MHz up to 250MHz at 1MHz increments Temperature, fan, and voltage monitoring The CPU temperature is monitored by the ASUS ASIC to ensure stable supply of current for critical components. ASUS A7V600...
A7V600 User Manual
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... 3 & 4 IDE devices. This 2Mb firmware contains the programmable BIOS program. 12 Standby power LED. ASUS A7V600 Motherboard 1-7 1.4.1 Core specifications 1 CPU socket. The power supply must have at 266Mhz.) 2 North bridge controller. This LED lights up to 3GB system memory using CPUs with FSB 100, the maximum DDR data transfer rate allowed is a standby...
... 3 & 4 IDE devices. This 2Mb firmware contains the programmable BIOS program. 12 Standby power LED. ASUS A7V600 Motherboard 1-7 1.4.1 Core specifications 1 CPU socket. The power supply must have at 266Mhz.) 2 North bridge controller. This LED lights up to 3GB system memory using CPUs with FSB 100, the maximum DDR data transfer rate allowed is a standby...
A7V600 User Manual
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... SDR DIMM, but it fits in only one direction. PC3200 maximum to 2 banks only. 1.9.1 DDR400 Qualified Vendor List The following table lists the DDR400 (PC3200) memory modules that supports up to avoid damaging the DIMM. DDR400 One DIMM support only Vendor Size Type P/N Chip Samsung KingMax Micron Micron NANYA Infineon 512MB... 512MB 512MB 256MB 256 Type DS DS SS SS P/N MAG16UL3264D1TG5A-KC MT16VDDT6464AG-40BC4 NT256D64S88B1G-5T MDOSS6F3G31JB1EAE Chip GL3LC32G88TG-5A MT46V32M8TG-5BC NT5DS32M8BT-5T K4H560838D-TCC4 ASUS A7V600 Motherboard 1-13
... SDR DIMM, but it fits in only one direction. PC3200 maximum to 2 banks only. 1.9.1 DDR400 Qualified Vendor List The following table lists the DDR400 (PC3200) memory modules that supports up to avoid damaging the DIMM. DDR400 One DIMM support only Vendor Size Type P/N Chip Samsung KingMax Micron Micron NANYA Infineon 512MB... 512MB 512MB 256MB 256 Type DS DS SS SS P/N MAG16UL3264D1TG5A-KC MT16VDDT6464AG-40BC4 NT256D64S88B1G-5T MDOSS6F3G31JB1EAE Chip GL3LC32G88TG-5A MT46V32M8TG-5BC NT5DS32M8BT-5T K4H560838D-TCC4 ASUS A7V600 Motherboard 1-13
A7V600 User Manual
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Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) These jumpers allow you keep the default setting (Disable). You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by the onboard button cell battery. You may cause permanent damage to +1.85V. To erase the RTC...When enabled, this jumper is powered by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. 3. Re-install the battery. 5. OVER_VOLT1 12 23 Enable Disable (Default) A7V600 ® A7V600 OVER_VOLT Setting 1-18 Chapter 1: Motherboard Information It is recommended that you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS is disabled, VCORE ...
Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) These jumpers allow you keep the default setting (Disable). You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by the onboard button cell battery. You may cause permanent damage to +1.85V. To erase the RTC...When enabled, this jumper is powered by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. 3. Re-install the battery. 5. OVER_VOLT1 12 23 Enable Disable (Default) A7V600 ® A7V600 OVER_VOLT Setting 1-18 Chapter 1: Motherboard Information It is recommended that you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS is disabled, VCORE ...
A7V600 User Manual
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...completely update the main BIOS area and the boot block area. File not found , the following prompts appear if you downloaded from the ASUS website, then press . Doing so may cause system boot failure. 8. 5. When found ." Press Y for NEW BIOS: _", ...Memory: SST 49LF004 1. At the prompt, "Please Enter File Name for both items to reboot" appears. Continue to remove the message, then type in File] BIOS Version: A7V600 Boot Block WARNING! Update Boot Block area (Y/N)? _ (Y/N)? _ DO NOT shutdown or reset the system while updating the BIOS boot block area! ASUS A7V600...
...completely update the main BIOS area and the boot block area. File not found , the following prompts appear if you downloaded from the ASUS website, then press . Doing so may cause system boot failure. 8. 5. When found ." Press Y for NEW BIOS: _", ...Memory: SST 49LF004 1. At the prompt, "Please Enter File Name for both items to reboot" appears. Continue to remove the message, then type in File] BIOS Version: A7V600 Boot Block WARNING! Update Boot Block area (Y/N)? _ (Y/N)? _ DO NOT shutdown or reset the system while updating the BIOS boot block area! ASUS A7V600...
A7V600 User Manual
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... 2: BIOS Information Type COPY D:\AFLASH\AFLASH.EXE A:\ (assuming D is recommended that you see on your screen during bootup. It does not work with certain memory drivers that updates the BIOS by uploading a new BIOS file to the programmable flash ROM on the upper left-hand corner of the code displayed...bootable disk AFLASH.EXE is for reference only. The BIOS information in DOS mode. This file works only in the above screen is a Flash Memory Writer utility that may not be exactly the same as the first item in DOS mode. To determine the BIOS version of your motherboard, ...
... 2: BIOS Information Type COPY D:\AFLASH\AFLASH.EXE A:\ (assuming D is recommended that you see on your screen during bootup. It does not work with certain memory drivers that updates the BIOS by uploading a new BIOS file to the programmable flash ROM on the upper left-hand corner of the code displayed...bootable disk AFLASH.EXE is for reference only. The BIOS information in DOS mode. This file works only in the above screen is a Flash Memory Writer utility that may not be exactly the same as the first item in DOS mode. To determine the BIOS version of your motherboard, ...
A7V600 User Manual
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..., and if the problem persists, load the original BIOS file you saved 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...
..., and if the problem persists, load the original BIOS file you saved 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...
A7V600 User Manual
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... remaining fields on this information. Refer to halt. ASUS A7V600 Motherboard 2-13 If automatic detection fails, select [User Type HDD] to automatically detect an IDE hard disk drive. Configuration options: [All Errors] [No Error] [All but Keyboard] [All but Disk] [All but Disk/Keyboard] Installed Memory [XXX MB] This field automatically displays the...
... remaining fields on this information. Refer to halt. ASUS A7V600 Motherboard 2-13 If automatic detection fails, select [User Type HDD] to automatically detect an IDE hard disk drive. Configuration options: [All Errors] [No Error] [All but Keyboard] [All but Disk] [All but Disk/Keyboard] Installed Memory [XXX MB] This field automatically displays the...
A7V600 User Manual
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Configuration options: [1/4 Sec] [1/2 Sec] [3/4 Sec] [1 Sec] 2.4 Advanced Menu CPU Speed This displays the current speed of the CPU installed. Memory Frequency (MHz) This field determines the memory clock frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [266] [333] [400]. CPU VCore When the CPU VCore Setting parameter above is set to [Manual], the CPU VCore item ...
Configuration options: [1/4 Sec] [1/2 Sec] [3/4 Sec] [1 Sec] 2.4 Advanced Menu CPU Speed This displays the current speed of the CPU installed. Memory Frequency (MHz) This field determines the memory clock frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [266] [333] [400]. CPU VCore When the CPU VCore Setting parameter above is set to [Manual], the CPU VCore item ...
A7V600 User Manual
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... can only be changed at startup. This item can be changed at JmpreFree mode, otherwise keep [Auto]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS A7V600 Motherboard 2-17 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] OS/2 Onboard Memory > 64M [Disabled] When using a USB device. AGP Voltage [Auto] This item controls the AGP operating voltage. This item can only...
... can only be changed at startup. This item can be changed at JmpreFree mode, otherwise keep [Auto]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS A7V600 Motherboard 2-17 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] OS/2 Onboard Memory > 64M [Disabled] When using a USB device. AGP Voltage [Auto] This item controls the AGP operating voltage. This item can only...
A7V600 User Manual
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... parameter allows you are using. The default setting is automatically disabled. SDRAM CAS Latency (value depends on the memory module stores critical information about the module, such as memory type, size, speed, voltage interface, and module banks. When Instant Music is enabled, the PS/2 keyboard...Delay (value depends on your system. Configuration options: [1.5T] [2T] [2.5T] SDRAM RAS to use for items 2-5, depending on the memory modules that you set the optimal timings for the Instant Music CD playback. Configuration options: [5T] [4T] [3T] [2T]. 2-18 Chapter 2: ...
... parameter allows you are using. The default setting is automatically disabled. SDRAM CAS Latency (value depends on the memory module stores critical information about the module, such as memory type, size, speed, voltage interface, and module banks. When Instant Music is enabled, the PS/2 keyboard...Delay (value depends on your system. Configuration options: [1.5T] [2T] [2.5T] SDRAM RAS to use for items 2-5, depending on the memory modules that you set the optimal timings for the Instant Music CD playback. Configuration options: [5T] [4T] [3T] [2T]. 2-18 Chapter 2: ...
A7V600 User Manual
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... This feature allows you are available only when you use AGP 8X graphics card. When set this to select the size of mapped memory for AGP graphic data. You must set to [1X Mode], the AGP interface only provides a peak data throughput of 266MB/s even ...] [32MB] [64MB] [128MB] [256MB] [512MB] [1024MB] The [1024MB] and [512MB] configuration options are using an AGP 8X card. Configuration options: [UC] [USWC] ASUS A7V600 Motherboard 2-19 It can greatly improve the display speed by caching the display data. Configuration options: [5T] [4T] [3T] [2T] SDRAM Active Precharge Delay (value...
... This feature allows you are available only when you use AGP 8X graphics card. When set this to select the size of mapped memory for AGP graphic data. You must set to [1X Mode], the AGP interface only provides a peak data throughput of 266MB/s even ...] [32MB] [64MB] [128MB] [256MB] [512MB] [1024MB] The [1024MB] and [512MB] configuration options are using an AGP 8X card. Configuration options: [UC] [USWC] ASUS A7V600 Motherboard 2-19 It can greatly improve the display speed by caching the display data. Configuration options: [5T] [4T] [3T] [2T] SDRAM Active Precharge Delay (value...