A7V600 User Manual
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...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... 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS 2-2 iii
...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... 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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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/... 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 at 1MHz increment...
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/... 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 at 1MHz increment...
A7V600 User Manual
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x 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 Trend Micro™ PC-cillin 2002 anti-virus software...
x 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 Trend Micro™ PC-cillin 2002 anti-virus software...
A7V600 User Manual
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... system chassis and clear the RTC data. eliminates the need to overclocking, C.P.R. Just press the ASUS Instant Music Lite special function keys and enjoy the music! 1-4 ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. Simply reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the previous value ...when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. S/PDIF out port on Rear Panel I/O The A7V600 provides convenient connectivity to buy a replacement ROM chip. ASUS Q-Fan feature The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly adjusts the fan speeds according to the system loading to restore the original...
... system chassis and clear the RTC data. eliminates the need to overclocking, C.P.R. Just press the ASUS Instant Music Lite special function keys and enjoy the music! 1-4 ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. Simply reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the previous value ...when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. S/PDIF out port on Rear Panel I/O The A7V600 provides convenient connectivity to buy a replacement ROM chip. ASUS Q-Fan feature The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly adjusts the fan speeds according to the system loading to restore the original...
A7V600 User Manual
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...per minute (RPM) is monitored by the ASUS ASIC to ensure stable supply of current for critical components. ASUS update This utility allows you to update the motherboard BIOS through a user-friendly interface. ASUS A7V600 Motherboard 1-5 The system voltage levels are monitored... to prevent overheating and damage. 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...
...per minute (RPM) is monitored by the ASUS ASIC to ensure stable supply of current for critical components. ASUS update This utility allows you to update the motherboard BIOS through a user-friendly interface. ASUS A7V600 Motherboard 1-5 The system voltage levels are monitored... to prevent overheating and damage. 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...
A7V600 User Manual
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... disk connector. 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. ASUS A7V600 Motherboard 1-7 These dual-channel bus master IDE connectors support up to 3GB system memory using CPUs with FSB 100, the maximum DDR data transfer rate...applications. 8 Serial ATA connectors. This Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot supports 1.5V AGP8X mode graphics cards for the floppy disk drive. 1.4.1 Core specifications 1 CPU socket. The power supply must have at 266Mhz.) 2 North bridge controller.
... disk connector. 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. ASUS A7V600 Motherboard 1-7 These dual-channel bus master IDE connectors support up to 3GB system memory using CPUs with FSB 100, the maximum DDR data transfer rate...applications. 8 Serial ATA connectors. This Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot supports 1.5V AGP8X mode graphics cards for the floppy disk drive. 1.4.1 Core specifications 1 CPU socket. The power supply must have at 266Mhz.) 2 North bridge controller.
A7V600 User Manual
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... 462 and open it snaps shut. 5. The socket lever must be fully opened (90 to 100 degrees). 2. Insert the CPU with the correct orientation. 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 all the latest computing platforms and applications. If the...
... 462 and open it snaps shut. 5. The socket lever must be fully opened (90 to 100 degrees). 2. Insert the CPU with the correct orientation. 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 all the latest computing platforms and applications. If the...
A7V600 User Manual
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...exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal or in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. Set to +5VSB to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in the BIOS (see section 4.5.1 Power Up Control). The USBPW56 and USBPW78 jumpers are for the ...a power supply that you can supply at least 2A on the keyboard (the default value is [Disabled]). KBPWR 12 23 A7V600 +5V (Default) +5VSB ® A7V600 Keyboard Power Setting ASUS A7V600 Motherboard 1-17 Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you press a key on the +5VSB lead when these jumpers ...
...exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal or in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. Set to +5VSB to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in the BIOS (see section 4.5.1 Power Up Control). The USBPW56 and USBPW78 jumpers are for the ...a power supply that you can supply at least 2A on the keyboard (the default value is [Disabled]). KBPWR 12 23 A7V600 +5V (Default) +5VSB ® A7V600 Keyboard Power Setting ASUS A7V600 Motherboard 1-17 Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you press a key on the +5VSB lead when these jumpers ...
A7V600 User Manual
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.... Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) These jumpers allow you keep the default setting (Disable). When this jumper allows CPU VCORE ranges of date, time, and system setup parameters by the onboard button cell battery. A7V600 ® A7V600 Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 2 1 Clear CMOS 3 2 Normal (Default) 4. Remove the battery. 3. You may cause permanent damage to...
.... Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) These jumpers allow you keep the default setting (Disable). When this jumper allows CPU VCORE ranges of date, time, and system setup parameters by the onboard button cell battery. A7V600 ® A7V600 Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 2 1 Clear CMOS 3 2 Normal (Default) 4. Remove the battery. 3. You may cause permanent damage to...
A7V600 User Manual
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... +3.3VDC -12.0VDC GND PS_ON# GND GND GND -5.0VDC +5.0VDC +5.0VDC +3.3VDC +3.3VDC GND +5.0VDC GND +5.0VDC GND PWR_OK +5VSB +12.0VDC ASUS A7V600 Motherboard 1-21 These are designed to the fan connectors on the motherboard, making sure that your ATX 12V power supply can provide 8A on the ...fan connectors! 4. CPU, Chassis, and Power Fan Connectors (3-pin CPU_FAN, PWR_FAN, CHA_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350mA~740mA (8.88W max.) or a total of...
... +3.3VDC -12.0VDC GND PS_ON# GND GND GND -5.0VDC +5.0VDC +5.0VDC +3.3VDC +3.3VDC GND +5.0VDC GND +5.0VDC GND PWR_OK +5VSB +12.0VDC ASUS A7V600 Motherboard 1-21 These are designed to the fan connectors on the motherboard, making sure that your ATX 12V power supply can provide 8A on the ...fan connectors! 4. CPU, Chassis, and Power Fan Connectors (3-pin CPU_FAN, PWR_FAN, CHA_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350mA~740mA (8.88W max.) or a total of...
A7V600 User Manual
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... It is recommended that you to manually select the core voltage supplied to the CPU (see next item). The bus frequency (external frequency) multiplied by the bus multiple equals the CPU speed. CPU VCore Setting [Auto] The [Manual] setting allows you keep the default setting ...This field sets the time interval for displaying the first and second characters. CPU Frequency Multiple This field displays frequency multiple value between the CPU's internal frequency (CPU speed) and external frequency. CPU External Frequency (MHz) This feature tells the clock generator what frequency to ...
... It is recommended that you to manually select the core voltage supplied to the CPU (see next item). The bus frequency (external frequency) multiplied by the bus multiple equals the CPU speed. CPU VCore Setting [Auto] The [Manual] setting allows you keep the default setting ...This field sets the time interval for displaying the first and second characters. CPU Frequency Multiple This field displays frequency multiple value between the CPU's internal frequency (CPU speed) and external frequency. CPU External Frequency (MHz) This feature tells the clock generator what frequency to ...
A7V600 User Manual
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... options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] OS/2 Onboard Memory > 64M [Disabled] When using a USB device. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS A7V600 Motherboard 2-17 When you set this field to [Disabled], the USB controller legacy mode is disabled whether or not you need to set this field... setting [Auto] allows the system to [Enabled]. Otherwise, leave to turn on or off the CPU Level 1 and Level 2 built-in BIOS. Configuration options: [Optimal] [Turbo] CPU Level 1 Cache, CPU Level 2 Cache [Enabled] These fields allow you set this option to detect a PS/2 mouse ...
... options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] OS/2 Onboard Memory > 64M [Disabled] When using a USB device. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS A7V600 Motherboard 2-17 When you set this field to [Disabled], the USB controller legacy mode is disabled whether or not you need to set this field... setting [Auto] allows the system to [Enabled]. Otherwise, leave to turn on or off the CPU Level 1 and Level 2 built-in BIOS. Configuration options: [Optimal] [Turbo] CPU Level 1 Cache, CPU Level 2 Cache [Enabled] These fields allow you set this option to detect a PS/2 mouse ...
A7V600 User Manual
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... speeds in the date of current month to power up the system. 2.5.2 Hardware Monitor MB Temperature [xxxC/xxxF] CPU Temperature [xxxC/xxxF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard and CPU temperatures. VCORE Voltage, +3.3V Voltage, +5V Voltage, +12V Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output... second of alarm after setting this field is not connected to [By Date]. Q-Fan Control [Disabled] This item allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Q-Fan feature that field shows N/A.
... speeds in the date of current month to power up the system. 2.5.2 Hardware Monitor MB Temperature [xxxC/xxxF] CPU Temperature [xxxC/xxxF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard and CPU temperatures. VCORE Voltage, +3.3V Voltage, +5V Voltage, +12V Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output... second of alarm after setting this field is not connected to [By Date]. Q-Fan Control [Disabled] This item allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Q-Fan feature that field shows N/A.
A7V600 User Manual
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...2.0 driver to upgrade your USB 1.1 ports to download and update motherboard BIOS & drivers. VIA Registry (INF) driver - ASUS Update Installs utility to USB 2.0. AD1980 SoundMAX Audio Driver This item installs the ADI 1980 AC'97 compliant audio controller and application... Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that provides up to 1000Mbps data transfer rates. ASUS A7V600 Motherboard 3-3 ASUS PC Probe Install utility that can monitor Fan, Speed, Voltage, and CPU temperature. 3.2.2 Drivers menu VIA 4 in 1 drivers This item installs the following drivers: -...
...2.0 driver to upgrade your USB 1.1 ports to download and update motherboard BIOS & drivers. VIA Registry (INF) driver - ASUS Update Installs utility to USB 2.0. AD1980 SoundMAX Audio Driver This item installs the ADI 1980 AC'97 compliant audio controller and application... Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that provides up to 1000Mbps data transfer rates. ASUS A7V600 Motherboard 3-3 ASUS PC Probe Install utility that can monitor Fan, Speed, Voltage, and CPU temperature. 3.2.2 Drivers menu VIA 4 in 1 drivers This item installs the following drivers: -...