Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide
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... screen may not be exactly the same as shown. During POST, press to the next item Confirm the selection Exit ASUS A7V600 Technical Updates 1 The following menu options will appear. Technical Updates A7V600 Motherboard IE1372 A7V600 Technical Updates 3.4.2 Entering VIA® Tech RAID BIOS Utility (page 3-9) 1. The RAID BIOS information on the setup screen shown...
... screen may not be exactly the same as shown. During POST, press to the next item Confirm the selection Exit ASUS A7V600 Technical Updates 1 The following menu options will appear. Technical Updates A7V600 Motherboard IE1372 A7V600 Technical Updates 3.4.2 Entering VIA® Tech RAID BIOS Utility (page 3-9) 1. The RAID BIOS information on the setup screen shown...
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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.... • Make sure that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from connectors, slots... the product in your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using ...
.... • Make sure that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from connectors, slots... the product in your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using ...
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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... 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 included to deliver the maximum performance for the following items. ASUS A7V600 motherboard ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in a motherboard. Serial ATA cable 2-port USB 2.0 module 1 pc. 80-conductor...
... 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 included to deliver the maximum performance for the following items. ASUS A7V600 motherboard ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in a motherboard. Serial ATA cable 2-port USB 2.0 module 1 pc. 80-conductor...
A7V600 User Manual
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...the latest qualified DDR400 module list.) AGP 8X support AGP 8X (AGP 3.0) is twice as fast as AGP 4X. Visit the ASUS website for LAN on the VIA VT8237 South Bridge, the VIA KT600 provides the highest performance and most feature-rich platform for thinner,...This feature helps maintain a more flexible cables with lower pin count, reduced voltage requirement, up to 150 MB/s data transfer rate. ASUS A7V600 Motherboard 1-3 The SATA specification allows for increased office productivity and enhanced digital media experience. DDR400 (PC3200) support DDR400 (PC3200), the latest and...
...the latest qualified DDR400 module list.) AGP 8X support AGP 8X (AGP 3.0) is twice as fast as AGP 4X. Visit the ASUS website for LAN on the VIA VT8237 South Bridge, the VIA KT600 provides the highest performance and most feature-rich platform for thinner,...This feature helps maintain a more flexible cables with lower pin count, reduced voltage requirement, up to 150 MB/s data transfer rate. ASUS A7V600 Motherboard 1-3 The SATA specification allows for increased office productivity and enhanced digital media experience. DDR400 (PC3200) support DDR400 (PC3200), the latest and...
A7V600 User Manual
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...port on Rear Panel 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. eliminates the need to buy a replacement ROM chip. ASUS Instant Music Lite This unique feature...the operating system. No need to use a DOS-based utility or boot from the ASUS support CD in case the system hands due to prolong the life of the ASUS motherboard BIOS allows automatic resetting to the BIOS previous settings in case when the BIOS codes ...
...port on Rear Panel 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. eliminates the need to buy a replacement ROM chip. ASUS Instant Music Lite This unique feature...the operating system. No need to use a DOS-based utility or boot from the ASUS support CD in case the system hands due to prolong the life of the ASUS motherboard BIOS allows automatic resetting to the BIOS previous settings in case when the BIOS codes ...
A7V600 User Manual
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... are monitored to prevent overheating and damage. Chassis intrusion detection The motherboard supports chassis intrusion monitoring. The system fan rotations per minute (RPM) is monitored by the ASUS ASIC to ensure stable supply of current for timely failure detection. ... • adjustable CPU VCORE , and DDR memory and AGP voltages • Stepless Frequency Selection (SFS) for more protection. ASUS A7V600 Motherboard 1-5 ASUS update This utility allows you to 250MHz at 1MHz increments Temperature, fan, and voltage monitoring The CPU temperature is monitored for critical...
... are monitored to prevent overheating and damage. Chassis intrusion detection The motherboard supports chassis intrusion monitoring. The system fan rotations per minute (RPM) is monitored by the ASUS ASIC to ensure stable supply of current for timely failure detection. ... • adjustable CPU VCORE , and DDR memory and AGP voltages • Stepless Frequency Selection (SFS) for more protection. ASUS A7V600 Motherboard 1-5 ASUS update This utility allows you to 250MHz at 1MHz increments Temperature, fan, and voltage monitoring The CPU temperature is monitored for critical...
A7V600 User Manual
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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 Refer to facilitate the installation and future upgrades.
A7V600 User Manual
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...including two Serial ATA ports, 2-channel ATA/133 bus master IDE controller, up to four Ultra DMA133/100/66, PIO Modes 3 & 4 IDE devices. ASUS A7V600 Motherboard 1-7 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 ... bus. 3 DDR DIMM sockets. These dual-channel bus master IDE connectors support up if there is only at least 1A on the motherboard. This connector accommodates the provided ribbon cable for the AMD Athlon XP/Athlon/Duron Processors. (Note: When using unbuffered non-ECC PC2700/...
...including two Serial ATA ports, 2-channel ATA/133 bus master IDE controller, up to four Ultra DMA133/100/66, PIO Modes 3 & 4 IDE devices. ASUS A7V600 Motherboard 1-7 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 ... bus. 3 DDR DIMM sockets. These dual-channel bus master IDE connectors support up if there is only at least 1A on the motherboard. This connector accommodates the provided ribbon cable for the AMD Athlon XP/Athlon/Duron Processors. (Note: When using unbuffered non-ECC PC2700/...
A7V600 User Manual
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.... The ADI 1980 is an AC'97 compliant audio CODEC for a PS/2 mouse. 20 Parallel port. This green 6-pin connector is for a PS/2 keyboard. 1-8 Chapter 1: Motherboard Information These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 26 USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. This 9-pin serial port is for...
.... The ADI 1980 is an AC'97 compliant audio CODEC for a PS/2 mouse. 20 Parallel port. This green 6-pin connector is for a PS/2 keyboard. 1-8 Chapter 1: Motherboard Information These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 26 USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. This 9-pin serial port is for...
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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..., in sleep mode, or in soft-off or the power cord is switched off mode, a reminder that came with the component. 5. A7V600 SB_PWR ® A7V600 Onboard LED ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off Install only 1.5V AGP cards on them due to avoid damaging them . 4. 1.6 Before you...power cable before removing or plugging in the bag that you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. 1. Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on this motherboard to prevent damage to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. Failure to do so may cause severe...
..., in sleep mode, or in soft-off or the power cord is switched off mode, a reminder that came with the component. 5. A7V600 SB_PWR ® A7V600 Onboard LED ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off Install only 1.5V AGP cards on them due to avoid damaging them . 4. 1.6 Before you...power cable before removing or plugging in the bag that you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. 1. Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on this motherboard to prevent damage to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. Failure to do so may cause severe...
A7V600 User Manual
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... sure to do so may damage the motherboard. 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 The motherboard uses the ATX form factor that the motherboard fits into the holes indicated by circles...
... sure to do so may damage the motherboard. 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 The motherboard uses the ATX form factor that the motherboard fits into the holes indicated by circles...
A7V600 User Manual
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... the plastic clips on the CPU. Carefully attach the heatsink locking brace to keep the CPU in place 1-12 Chapter 1: Motherboard Information Once completely inserted, press the CPU firmly and close the socket lever until it by pulling the lever gently sideways away... 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. The heatsink should drop easily into the socket to the lever hinge. 1.8 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard ...
... the plastic clips on the CPU. Carefully attach the heatsink locking brace to keep the CPU in place 1-12 Chapter 1: Motherboard Information Once completely inserted, press the CPU firmly and close the socket lever until it by pulling the lever gently sideways away... 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. The heatsink should drop easily into the socket to the lever hinge. 1.8 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard ...
A7V600 User Manual
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... 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 Make sure to 2 banks only. 1.9.1 DDR400 Qualified Vendor List The following table lists the DDR400 (PC3200) memory modules that have been tested and qualified...
... 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 Make sure to 2 banks only. 1.9.1 DDR400 Qualified Vendor List The following table lists the DDR400 (PC3200) memory modules that have been tested and qualified...
A7V600 User Manual
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1.10 Expansion slots The A7V600 motherboard has six (6) expansion PCI slots and one (1) AGP 8X slot. Assign an IRQ to the tables below. 3. Refer to the card. Install the software drivers ... 13 8 Numeric Data 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 The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support. 1.10.1 Configuring an expansion card After physically installing the expansion...
1.10 Expansion slots The A7V600 motherboard has six (6) expansion PCI slots and one (1) AGP 8X slot. Assign an IRQ to the tables below. 3. Refer to the card. Install the software drivers ... 13 8 Numeric Data 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 The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support. 1.10.1 Configuring an expansion card After physically installing the expansion...
A7V600 User Manual
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... -- -- shared shared -- -- shared E shared shared shared shared F GH --- - - - --- --- --- - - - --- --- --- shared - - When you buy an AGP card, make sure that you ask for 1.5v ® A7V600 Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) ASUS A7V600 Motherboard 1-15 Note the notches on the card golden fingers to ensure that supports +1.5V AGP cards only. D shared - - - shared - - shared - shared - --- --- --- 1.10.3 AGP...
... -- -- shared shared -- -- shared E shared shared shared shared F GH --- - - - --- --- --- - - - --- --- --- shared - - When you buy an AGP card, make sure that you ask for 1.5v ® A7V600 Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) ASUS A7V600 Motherboard 1-15 Note the notches on the card golden fingers to ensure that supports +1.5V AGP cards only. D shared - - - shared - - shared - shared - --- --- --- 1.10.3 AGP...
A7V600 User Manual
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... 1.10.4 Wi-Fi slot The Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity) slot will vary from country to a different set of frequencies. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for wireless devices operating in the same vicinity, the distance between 802.11b wireless PCI cards, it is recommended that comply with ... 802.11b wireless PCI card will support the ASUS Wi-Fi module when available. Channels 1, 6, and 11 are independent and do not overlap with the 802.11b standard operate at the same time. 1-16 Chapter 1: Motherboard Information A7V600 ® WIFI A7V600 WIRELESS Connectors The PCI 6 slot and WiFi ...
... 1.10.4 Wi-Fi slot The Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity) slot will vary from country to a different set of frequencies. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for wireless devices operating in the same vicinity, the distance between 802.11b wireless PCI cards, it is recommended that comply with ... 802.11b wireless PCI card will support the ASUS Wi-Fi module when available. Channels 1, 6, and 11 are independent and do not overlap with the 802.11b standard operate at the same time. 1-16 Chapter 1: Motherboard Information A7V600 ® WIFI A7V600 WIRELESS Connectors The PCI 6 slot and WiFi ...