Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide
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Technical Updates A7V600 Motherboard IE1372 A7V600 Technical Updates 3.4.2 Entering VIA® Tech RAID BIOS Utility (page 3-9) 1. During POST, press to [Yes]. Set the Onboard ATA Device First field to enter the ... BIOS setup, select Advanced -> PCI Configuration -> Onboard ATA Device First. Save settings and exit. 5. During POST, press to the next item Confirm the selection Exit ASUS A7V600 Technical Updates 1 See page 2-22. 4. The message describes the function of the screen is for reference only. The following lists the keys found in the...
Technical Updates A7V600 Motherboard IE1372 A7V600 Technical Updates 3.4.2 Entering VIA® Tech RAID BIOS Utility (page 3-9) 1. During POST, press to [Yes]. Set the Onboard ATA Device First field to enter the ... BIOS setup, select Advanced -> PCI Configuration -> Onboard ATA Device First. Save settings and exit. 5. During POST, press to the next item Confirm the selection Exit ASUS A7V600 Technical Updates 1 See page 2-22. 4. The message describes the function of the screen is for reference only. The following lists the keys found in the...
A7V600 User Manual
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...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... 1.10.1 Configuring an expansion card 1-14 1.10.2 Standard interrupt assignments 1-14 IRQ assignments 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 ...
...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... 1.10.1 Configuring an expansion card 1-14 1.10.2 Standard interrupt assignments 1-14 IRQ assignments 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 ...
A7V600 User Manual
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... that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are using, contact your local power company. • If the power supply is set to the ...
... that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are using, contact your local power company. • If the power supply is set to the ...
A7V600 User Manual
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Motherboard Info ASUS A7V600 Motherboard 1-1 Chapter 1 This chapter gives information about the ASUS A7V600 motherboard that came with the system.This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations.
Motherboard Info ASUS A7V600 Motherboard 1-1 Chapter 1 This chapter gives information about the ASUS A7V600 motherboard that came with the system.This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations.
A7V600 User Manual
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... and value in (30.5 cm x 24.5 cm) ASUS A7V600 series support CD 2 pcs. The ASUS A7V600 motherboard is loaded with FSB 400 and DDR 400 support, the ASUS A7V600 also features AGP 8X, Serial ATA, USB 2.0 as well as ASUS C.O.P., C.P.R. , CrashFree BIOS2, Q-Fan and more are ...maximum performance for the following items. ASUS A7V600 motherboard ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in a motherboard. Based on it, check the items in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your ASUS A7V600 package for socket A processors. Unique ASUS features such as 6-channel audio, ...
... and value in (30.5 cm x 24.5 cm) ASUS A7V600 series support CD 2 pcs. The ASUS A7V600 motherboard is loaded with FSB 400 and DDR 400 support, the ASUS A7V600 also features AGP 8X, Serial ATA, USB 2.0 as well as ASUS C.O.P., C.P.R. , CrashFree BIOS2, Q-Fan and more are ...maximum performance for the following items. ASUS A7V600 motherboard ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in a motherboard. Based on it, check the items in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your ASUS A7V600 package for socket A processors. Unique ASUS features such as 6-channel audio, ...
A7V600 User Manual
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... reports cable faults from a remote location up to 2.12 GB/s. Serial ATA technology The motherboard bundles the new Serial ATA technology through the SATA interfaces onboard. ASUS A7V600 Motherboard 1-3 DDR400 (PC3200) support DDR400 (PC3200), the latest and fastest DDR memory standard, supports...-T Gigabit Ethernet Media Access Control (IEEE 802.3 compliant) and Physical Layer Transceiver solution to 2 DIMMs only. Visit the ASUS website for increased office productivity and enhanced digital media experience. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights 400 FSB K7 Platform Combining...
... reports cable faults from a remote location up to 2.12 GB/s. Serial ATA technology The motherboard bundles the new Serial ATA technology through the SATA interfaces onboard. ASUS A7V600 Motherboard 1-3 DDR400 (PC3200) support DDR400 (PC3200), the latest and fastest DDR memory standard, supports...-T Gigabit Ethernet Media Access Control (IEEE 802.3 compliant) and Physical Layer Transceiver solution to 2 DIMMs only. Visit the ASUS website for increased office productivity and enhanced digital media experience. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights 400 FSB K7 Platform Combining...
A7V600 User Manual
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... I/O The A7V600 provides convenient connectivity to overclocking, C.P.R. ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. When the system hangs due to external home theater audio systems via an S/PDIF out interface. This protection feature eliminates the need to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. ASUS EZ Flash... 2.0 allows connection of the entire system. Simply reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the previous value of the ASUS motherboard BIOS allows automatic resetting to the BIOS previous settings in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted.
... I/O The A7V600 provides convenient connectivity to overclocking, C.P.R. ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. When the system hangs due to external home theater audio systems via an S/PDIF out interface. This protection feature eliminates the need to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. ASUS EZ Flash... 2.0 allows connection of the entire system. Simply reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the previous value of the ASUS motherboard BIOS allows automatic resetting to the BIOS previous settings in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted.
A7V600 User Manual
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... CPU temperature is monitored for timely failure detection. ASUS A7V600 Motherboard 1-5 The system fan rotations per minute (RPM) is monitored by the ASUS ASIC to obtain the latest BIOS version for your motherboard. The system voltage levels are monitored to update the motherboard BIOS through a user-friendly interface. ASUS update This utility allows you to prevent overheating...
... CPU temperature is monitored for timely failure detection. ASUS A7V600 Motherboard 1-5 The system fan rotations per minute (RPM) is monitored by the ASUS ASIC to obtain the latest BIOS version for your motherboard. The system voltage levels are monitored to update the motherboard BIOS through a user-friendly interface. ASUS update This utility allows you to prevent overheating...
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Refer to facilitate the installation and future upgrades. 1.4 Motherboard components Before you install the motherboard, learn about its major components and available features to the succeeding pages for the component descriptions. 12 3 4 5 6 7 18 8 9 17 10 11 16 15 14 19 20 13 12 21 22 23 24 29 28 27 26 25 1-6 Chapter 1: Motherboard Information
Refer to facilitate the installation and future upgrades. 1.4 Motherboard components Before you install the motherboard, learn about its major components and available features to the succeeding pages for the component descriptions. 12 3 4 5 6 7 18 8 9 17 10 11 16 15 14 19 20 13 12 21 22 23 24 29 28 27 26 25 1-6 Chapter 1: Motherboard Information
A7V600 User Manual
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...latest 400/333/266MHz 64-bit memory bus. 3 DDR DIMM sockets. This 2Mb firmware contains the programmable BIOS program. 12 Standby power LED. ASUS A7V600 Motherboard 1-7 The VIA® VT8237 integrated peripheral controller supports various I/O functions including two Serial ATA ports, 2-channel ATA/133 bus master IDE controller...Serial ATA devices. 9 South bridge controller. These three 184-pin DIMM sockets support up if there is only at least 1A on the motherboard. These dual-channel bus master IDE connectors support up to four Ultra DMA133/100/66, PIO Modes 3 & 4 IDE devices. The ...
...latest 400/333/266MHz 64-bit memory bus. 3 DDR DIMM sockets. This 2Mb firmware contains the programmable BIOS program. 12 Standby power LED. ASUS A7V600 Motherboard 1-7 The VIA® VT8237 integrated peripheral controller supports various I/O functions including two Serial ATA ports, 2-channel ATA/133 bus master IDE controller...Serial ATA devices. 9 South bridge controller. These three 184-pin DIMM sockets support up if there is only at least 1A on the motherboard. These dual-channel bus master IDE connectors support up to four Ultra DMA133/100/66, PIO Modes 3 & 4 IDE devices. The ...
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... Front Speaker Out Center Speaker/Subwoofer 25 USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. This 9-pin serial port is an AC'97 compliant audio CODEC for a PS/2 keyboard. 1-8 Chapter 1: Motherboard Information This purple 6-pin connector is for PC multimedia systems. 18 Gigabit LAN controller.
... Front Speaker Out Center Speaker/Subwoofer 25 USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. This 9-pin serial port is an AC'97 compliant audio CODEC for a PS/2 keyboard. 1-8 Chapter 1: Motherboard Information This purple 6-pin connector is for PC multimedia systems. 18 Gigabit LAN controller.
A7V600 User Manual
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PRI_IDE SEC_IDE FLOPPY 30.5cm (12.0in) 1.5 Motherboard layout PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard KBPWR OVER_VOLT1 24.5cm (9.6in) CPU_FAN SPDIF_O ATX Power Connector Socket 462 DDR DIMM1 (64/72 bit,184-pin module) ... PWR_FAN Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) 3Com 3C940 Gbit LAN FP_AUDIO PCI1 A7V600 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 I/O GAME USBPW78 USBPW56 SB_PWR 2Mbit Low Pin Count CHASSIS WIFI USB56 USB78 CHA_FAN PANEL ASUS A7V600 Motherboard 1-9
PRI_IDE SEC_IDE FLOPPY 30.5cm (12.0in) 1.5 Motherboard layout PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard KBPWR OVER_VOLT1 24.5cm (9.6in) CPU_FAN SPDIF_O ATX Power Connector Socket 462 DDR DIMM1 (64/72 bit,184-pin module) ... PWR_FAN Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) 3Com 3C940 Gbit LAN FP_AUDIO PCI1 A7V600 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 I/O GAME USBPW78 USBPW56 SB_PWR 2Mbit Low Pin Count CHASSIS WIFI USB56 USB78 CHA_FAN PANEL ASUS A7V600 Motherboard 1-9
A7V600 User Manual
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...a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or to a metal object, such as the power supply case, before touching any motherboard settings. 1. When lit, the green LED (SB_PWR) indicates that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode...A7V600 Onboard LED ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off Install only 1.5V AGP cards on a grounded antistatic pad or in any component, ensure that came with the component. 5. Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on this motherboard to prevent damage to static electricity. 3. Before you install or remove any motherboard...
...a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or to a metal object, such as the power supply case, before touching any motherboard settings. 1. When lit, the green LED (SB_PWR) indicates that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode...A7V600 Onboard LED ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off Install only 1.5V AGP cards on a grounded antistatic pad or in any component, ensure that came with the component. 5. Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on this motherboard to prevent damage to static electricity. 3. Before you install or remove any motherboard...
A7V600 User Manual
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Doing so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.7.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the chassis ASUS A7V600 Motherboard 1-11 Place this side towards the rear of your chassis to ensure that measures 12 inches x 9.6 inches (30.5 cm x 24.5 cm). Make sure to...
Doing so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.7.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the chassis ASUS A7V600 Motherboard 1-11 Place this side towards the rear of your chassis to ensure that measures 12 inches x 9.6 inches (30.5 cm x 24.5 cm). Make sure to...
A7V600 User Manual
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...corner of the CPU fan and heatsink locking brace, no extra force is required to keep the CPU in place 1-12 Chapter 1: Motherboard Information A7V600 ® A7V600 Socket A AMD™ CPU CPU NOTCH TO INNER CORNER CPU NOTCH LEVER LOCK 1.8.1 Installing the CPU Follow these steps to support ...lever until it by pulling the lever gently sideways away from the socket. Locate the Socket 462 and open it snaps shut. 5. The A7V600 supports AthlonTM XP, AthlonTM, Barton™ and DuronTM processors. Carefully attach the heatsink locking brace to avoid bending the pins. The heatsink...
...corner of the CPU fan and heatsink locking brace, no extra force is required to keep the CPU in place 1-12 Chapter 1: Motherboard Information A7V600 ® A7V600 Socket A AMD™ CPU CPU NOTCH TO INNER CORNER CPU NOTCH LEVER LOCK 1.8.1 Installing the CPU Follow these steps to support ...lever until it by pulling the lever gently sideways away from the socket. Locate the Socket 462 and open it snaps shut. 5. The A7V600 supports AthlonTM XP, AthlonTM, Barton™ and DuronTM processors. Carefully attach the heatsink locking brace to avoid bending the pins. The heatsink...
A7V600 User Manual
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...the same physical dimensions as an SDR DIMM, but it fits in only one direction. DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM3 104 Pins 80 Pins A7V600 ® A7V600 184-Pin DDR DIMM Sockets A DDR DIMM is double notched. DDR400 One DIMM support only Vendor Size Type P/N Chip Samsung ...-40BC4 NT256D64S88B1G-5T MDOSS6F3G31JB1EAE Chip GL3LC32G88TG-5A MT46V32M8TG-5BC NT5DS32M8BT-5T K4H560838D-TCC4 ASUS A7V600 Motherboard 1-13 Also, a DDR DIMM is single notched while an SDR DIMM is keyed with this motherboard. 1.9 System memory The motherboard has three Double Data Rate (DDR) DIMM sockets that it has a ...
...the same physical dimensions as an SDR DIMM, but it fits in only one direction. DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM3 104 Pins 80 Pins A7V600 ® A7V600 184-Pin DDR DIMM Sockets A DDR DIMM is double notched. DDR400 One DIMM support only Vendor Size Type P/N Chip Samsung ...-40BC4 NT256D64S88B1G-5T MDOSS6F3G31JB1EAE Chip GL3LC32G88TG-5A MT46V32M8TG-5BC NT5DS32M8BT-5T K4H560838D-TCC4 ASUS A7V600 Motherboard 1-13 Also, a DDR DIMM is single notched while an SDR DIMM is keyed with this motherboard. 1.9 System memory The motherboard has three Double Data Rate (DDR) DIMM sockets that it has a ...
A7V600 User Manual
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...Processor 14* 9 Primary IDE Channel 15* 10 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. Assign an IRQ to the tables below. 3. 1.10 Expansion slots ...The A7V600 motherboard has six (6) expansion PCI slots and one (1) AGP 8X slot. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they ...
...Processor 14* 9 Primary IDE Channel 15* 10 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. Assign an IRQ to the tables below. 3. 1.10 Expansion slots ...The A7V600 motherboard has six (6) expansion PCI slots and one (1) AGP 8X slot. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they ...
A7V600 User Manual
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...fingers to ensure that you buy an AGP card, make sure that they fit the AGP slot on your motherboard. shared - - - A7V600 Keyed for this motherboard PCI slot PCI slot 2 PCI slot 3 PCI slot 4 PCI slot 5 PCI slot 6 AGP slot ... - shared E shared shared shared shared F GH --- - - - --- --- --- - - - --- --- --- IRQ assignments for 1.5v ® A7V600 Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) ASUS A7V600 Motherboard 1-15 shared - - shared - --- --- --- 1.10.3 AGP slot This motherboard has an Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot that supports +1.5V AGP cards only.
...fingers to ensure that you buy an AGP card, make sure that they fit the AGP slot on your motherboard. shared - - - A7V600 Keyed for this motherboard PCI slot PCI slot 2 PCI slot 3 PCI slot 4 PCI slot 5 PCI slot 6 AGP slot ... - shared E shared shared shared shared F GH --- - - - --- --- --- - - - --- --- --- IRQ assignments for 1.5v ® A7V600 Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) ASUS A7V600 Motherboard 1-15 shared - - shared - --- --- --- 1.10.3 AGP slot This motherboard has an Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot that supports +1.5V AGP cards only.
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...the distance between 802.11b wireless PCI cards, it is recommended that comply with each other. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for direct sequence devices. A7V600 ® WIFI A7V600 WIRELESS Connectors The PCI 6 slot and WiFi slot can not be at data rates of up to the .... The channels available to an 802.11b wireless PCI card will support the ASUS Wi-Fi module when available. To avoid interference between the center frequencies must be used at the same time. 1-16 Chapter 1: Motherboard Information This standard includes provisions for direct sequence spread spectrum.
...the distance between 802.11b wireless PCI cards, it is recommended that comply with each other. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for direct sequence devices. A7V600 ® WIFI A7V600 WIRELESS Connectors The PCI 6 slot and WiFi slot can not be at data rates of up to the .... The channels available to an 802.11b wireless PCI card will support the ASUS Wi-Fi module when available. To avoid interference between the center frequencies must be used at the same time. 1-16 Chapter 1: Motherboard Information This standard includes provisions for direct sequence spread spectrum.