Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide
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... their corresponding functions. F1 Enter : ESC : View Array/Disk Status Move to enter the BIOS setup utility. 3. During POST, press to the next item Confirm the selection Exit ASUS A7V600 Technical Updates 1 The keys on the legend box allows you see on the setup screen shown is the... message and legend box. The RAID BIOS information on your computer. 2. Boot-up your screen may not ...
... their corresponding functions. F1 Enter : ESC : View Array/Disk Status Move to enter the BIOS setup utility. 3. During POST, press to the next item Confirm the selection Exit ASUS A7V600 Technical Updates 1 The keys on the legend box allows you see on the setup screen shown is the... message and legend box. The RAID BIOS information on your computer. 2. Boot-up your screen may not ...
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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...unique feature allows you to restore the original BIOS data from the ASUS support CD in case the system hands due to use a DOS-based utility or boot from a floppy disk. S/PDIF out port on Rear Panel I/O The A7V600 provides convenient connectivity to overclocking, C.P.R. eliminates ..., printers, and fast storage units. CrashFree BIOS 2 The CrashFree BIOS 2 feature allows you to playback audio files even without booting the system to buy a replacement ROM chip. ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system.
...unique feature allows you to restore the original BIOS data from the ASUS support CD in case the system hands due to use a DOS-based utility or boot from a floppy disk. S/PDIF out port on Rear Panel I/O The A7V600 provides convenient connectivity to overclocking, C.P.R. eliminates ..., printers, and fast storage units. CrashFree BIOS 2 The CrashFree BIOS 2 feature allows you to playback audio files even without booting the system to buy a replacement ROM chip. ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system.
A7V600 User Manual
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... The motherboard supports chassis intrusion monitoring. ASUS A7V600 Motherboard 1-5 1.3.2 Value-added solutions Overclocking • adjustable CPU frequency multiple in CMOS for timely failure detection. A chassis intrusion event is monitored for more protection. 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...
... The motherboard supports chassis intrusion monitoring. ASUS A7V600 Motherboard 1-5 1.3.2 Value-added solutions Overclocking • adjustable CPU frequency multiple in CMOS for timely failure detection. A chassis intrusion event is monitored for more protection. 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...
A7V600 User Manual
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...need to reinstall the original BIOS later. 2.1.1 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you proceed to update the BIOS using a DOS-based utility. Write down the BIOS file name on a piece of booting from the ASUS website (see on page ... BIOS to a bootable floppy disk 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 Built...
...need to reinstall the original BIOS later. 2.1.1 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you proceed to update the BIOS using a DOS-based utility. Write down the BIOS file name on a piece of booting from the ASUS website (see on page ... BIOS to a bootable floppy disk 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 Built...
A7V600 User Manual
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... 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 Motherboard 2-3 Continue to reboot" appears. When the update process is done, the message, "Press a key to update the BIOS (Y/N)? _ 7. Press any key to continue with the...
... 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 Motherboard 2-3 Continue to reboot" appears. When the update process is done, the message, "Press a key to update the BIOS (Y/N)? _ 7. Press any key to continue with the...
A7V600 User Manual
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... Type COPY D:\AFLASH\AFLASH.EXE A:\ (assuming D is your CD-ROM drive) to copy AFLASH.EXE to update the BIOS Creating a bootable disk AFLASH.EXE is for reference only. BIOS setup must specify "Floppy" as shown. 2.1.2 Using AFLASH to the boot disk you reboot using a floppy disk... not programmable or is recommended that you created. The BIOS information in the above screen is a Flash Memory Writer utility that updates the BIOS by the Flash Memory Writer utility. 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS Information Larger numbers represent a newer BIOS file. 1. DO NOT copy AUTOEXEC.BAT and CONFIG...
... Type COPY D:\AFLASH\AFLASH.EXE A:\ (assuming D is your CD-ROM drive) to copy AFLASH.EXE to update the BIOS Creating a bootable disk AFLASH.EXE is for reference only. BIOS setup must specify "Floppy" as shown. 2.1.2 Using AFLASH to the boot disk you reboot using a floppy disk... not programmable or is recommended that you created. The BIOS information in the above screen is a Flash Memory Writer utility that updates the BIOS by the Flash Memory Writer utility. 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS Information Larger numbers represent a newer BIOS file. 1. DO NOT copy AUTOEXEC.BAT and CONFIG...
A7V600 User Manual
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... the filename of your problems. Careless updating may result to more problems with the motherboard! 1. 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 . 5. The Update BIOS Including Boot Block and ESCD screen appears...the floppy disk. 3. The Save Current BIOS To File screen appears. 6. Save Current BIOS to the boot floppy disk you are sure that the new BIOS revision will solve your new BIOS and the path, for example, A:\XXX- ASUS A7V600 Motherboard 2-5 Boot from the Main menu ...
... the filename of your problems. Careless updating may result to more problems with the motherboard! 1. 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 . 5. The Update BIOS Including Boot Block and ESCD screen appears...the floppy disk. 3. The Save Current BIOS To File screen appears. 6. Save Current BIOS to the boot floppy disk you are sure that the new BIOS revision will solve your new BIOS and the path, for example, A:\XXX- ASUS A7V600 Motherboard 2-5 Boot from the Main menu ...
A7V600 User Manual
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When the programming is not able to successfully update a complete BIOS file, call the ASUS service center for support. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS Information The utility starts to continue. Follow the onscreen instructions to program the new BIOS information into the Flash ROM. This may cause boot problems. Just repeat the process, and if the problem persists, load...
When the programming is not able to successfully update a complete BIOS file, call the ASUS service center for support. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS Information The utility starts to continue. Follow the onscreen instructions to program the new BIOS information into the Flash ROM. This may cause boot problems. Just repeat the process, and if the problem persists, load...
A7V600 User Manual
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... motherboard BIOS to a bootable floppy disk, you to restore the BIOS. Insert a floppy disk that contains the motherboard BIOS before proceeding with CrashFree BIOS 2 The CrashFree BIOS 2 auto recovery tool allows you may cause system boot failure! 4. Boot the system. 2. Starting BIOS recovery... Start flashing... When the BIOS update process is detected, the following screen message appears. ASUS A7V600 Motherboard...
... motherboard BIOS to a bootable floppy disk, you to restore the BIOS. Insert a floppy disk that contains the motherboard BIOS before proceeding with CrashFree BIOS 2 The CrashFree BIOS 2 auto recovery tool allows you may cause system boot failure! 4. Boot the system. 2. Starting BIOS recovery... Start flashing... When the BIOS update process is detected, the following screen message appears. ASUS A7V600 Motherboard...
A7V600 User Manual
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... ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file. 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS Information Starting BIOS recovery... The support CD contains the original BIOS for this motherboard. Bad BIOS checksum. Doing so may not be the latest BIOS version for CD-ROM... Checking for floppy... CD-ROM found ! Checking for floppy... Start flashing... Reading file "A7V600.rom". When the BIOS update...
... ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file. 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS Information Starting BIOS recovery... The support CD contains the original BIOS for this motherboard. Bad BIOS checksum. Doing so may not be the latest BIOS version for CD-ROM... Checking for floppy... CD-ROM found ! Checking for floppy... Start flashing... Reading file "A7V600.rom". When the BIOS update...
A7V600 User Manual
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... changes to the advanced features. This requires you can recognize these changes and record them in the future. It is constantly being updated, the following selections: MAIN Use this menu to configure and enable Power Management features. Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST...in the CMOS RAM of your system using the BIOS Setup program so that the computer can scroll through the various sub-menus and make changes to the basic system configuration. This section explains how to "Run Setup". ASUS A7V600 Motherboard 2-9 POWER Use this menu to enter the...
... changes to the advanced features. This requires you can recognize these changes and record them in the future. It is constantly being updated, the following selections: MAIN Use this menu to configure and enable Power Management features. Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST...in the CMOS RAM of your system using the BIOS Setup program so that the computer can scroll through the various sub-menus and make changes to the basic system configuration. This section explains how to "Run Setup". ASUS A7V600 Motherboard 2-9 POWER Use this menu to enter the...
A7V600 User Manual
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... did , the Supervisor password is powered by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. To set to update the BIOS. 2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS Information The same dialog box as opposed to eight alphanumeric characters. Supervisor Password [Disabled] / User Password [Disabled] These... 1.44MB) on a 3.5-inch diskette. If you to section "2.1 Managing and updating your password, you can access the BIOS Setup program. Legacy Diskette A, B [1.44M, 3.5 in.] Sets the type of the original BIOS on a bootable floppy disk before setting passwords. To confirm the password, type the...
... did , the Supervisor password is powered by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. To set to update the BIOS. 2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS Information The same dialog box as opposed to eight alphanumeric characters. Supervisor Password [Disabled] / User Password [Disabled] These... 1.44MB) on a 3.5-inch diskette. If you to section "2.1 Managing and updating your password, you can access the BIOS Setup program. Legacy Diskette A, B [1.44M, 3.5 in.] Sets the type of the original BIOS on a bootable floppy disk before setting passwords. To confirm the password, type the...
A7V600 User Manual
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... monitor power management. Select the item "Advanced" in the Control Panel. The Display Power Management System (DPMS) feature allows the BIOS to -RAM feature. Regardless of the setting, holding the ATX switch for more than 720mA current. Configuration options: [Soft off features...Off Method [DPMS OFF] This field defines the video off ] [Suspend] 2-24 Chapter 2: BIOS Information Even if installed, your screen saver does not display when you need to keep the system time updated even when the computer enters suspend mode. Configuration options: [Blank Screen] [V/H SYNC+Blank] ...
... monitor power management. Select the item "Advanced" in the Control Panel. The Display Power Management System (DPMS) feature allows the BIOS to -RAM feature. Regardless of the setting, holding the ATX switch for more than 720mA current. Configuration options: [Soft off features...Off Method [DPMS OFF] This field defines the video off ] [Suspend] 2-24 Chapter 2: BIOS Information Even if installed, your screen saver does not display when you need to keep the system time updated even when the computer enters suspend mode. Configuration options: [Blank Screen] [V/H SYNC+Blank] ...
A7V600 User Manual
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... utility that the motherboard supports. USB 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 Registry (INF) driver - ASUS Update Installs utility to USB 2.0. VIA AGP VxD driver - AD1980 SoundMAX Audio Driver This item installs the ADI 1980 AC'97 compliant audio...
... utility that the motherboard supports. USB 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 Registry (INF) driver - ASUS Update Installs utility to USB 2.0. VIA AGP VxD driver - AD1980 SoundMAX Audio Driver This item installs the ADI 1980 AC'97 compliant audio...