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. The following lists the keys found in the legend box with the hard disk attached ... to navigate through the setup menu options. The RAID BIOS information on your computer. 2. During POST, press to the next item Confirm the selection Exit ASUS A7V600 Technical Updates 1 VIA Tech. Boot-up your screen may not be exactly the same as shown. Save settings and exit. 5. The keys on the legend...
Technical Updates A7V600 Motherboard IE1372 A7V600 Technical Updates 3.4.2 Entering VIA® Tech RAID BIOS Utility (page 3-9) 1. The following lists the keys found in the legend box with the hard disk attached ... to navigate through the setup menu options. The RAID BIOS information on your computer. 2. During POST, press to the next item Confirm the selection Exit ASUS A7V600 Technical Updates 1 VIA Tech. Boot-up your screen may not be exactly the same as shown. Save settings and exit. 5. The keys on the legend...
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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... are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper...connected. If you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using , contact your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it may become wet. • Place the product on a stable surface. • If you detect any area where...
... are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper...connected. If you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using , contact your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it may become wet. • Place the product on a stable surface. • If you detect any area where...
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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.../66/100/133 IDE drives 40-conductor IDE cable Ribbon cable for buying the ASUS® A7V600 motherboard! 1.1 Welcome! 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 included to deliver the maximum performance for...
.../66/100/133 IDE drives 40-conductor IDE cable Ribbon cable for buying the ASUS® A7V600 motherboard! 1.1 Welcome! 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 included to deliver the maximum performance for...
A7V600 User Manual
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... DDR400 module list.) AGP 8X support AGP 8X (AGP 3.0) is twice as fast as AGP 4X. Serial ATA technology The motherboard bundles the new Serial ATA technology through the SATA interfaces onboard. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights 400 FSB K7 Platform Combining ... VT8237 South Bridge, the VIA KT600 provides the highest performance and most feature-rich platform for thinner, more stable network connection. ASUS A7V600 Motherboard 1-3 AI NET solution The 3Com® 3C940 Gigabit PCI LAN controller chipset is equipped with the netdiagnosing utility, VCT (Virtual Cable...
... DDR400 module list.) AGP 8X support AGP 8X (AGP 3.0) is twice as fast as AGP 4X. Serial ATA technology The motherboard bundles the new Serial ATA technology through the SATA interfaces onboard. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights 400 FSB K7 Platform Combining ... VT8237 South Bridge, the VIA KT600 provides the highest performance and most feature-rich platform for thinner, more stable network connection. ASUS A7V600 Motherboard 1-3 AI NET solution The 3Com® 3C940 Gigabit PCI LAN controller chipset is equipped with the netdiagnosing utility, VCT (Virtual Cable...
A7V600 User Manual
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S/PDIF out port on Rear Panel I/O The A7V600 provides convenient connectivity to Windows™. Experience 5.1-channel surround sound and enhanced 3D audio while playing your favorite DVDs or games. feature of the entire ... peripherals. If the CPU temperature exceeds the set criteria, the PC shuts down automatically. When the system hangs due to prolong the life of the ASUS motherboard BIOS allows automatic resetting to the BIOS previous settings in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. C.O.P. (CPU Overheating Protection) With AMD®...
S/PDIF out port on Rear Panel I/O The A7V600 provides convenient connectivity to Windows™. Experience 5.1-channel surround sound and enhanced 3D audio while playing your favorite DVDs or games. feature of the entire ... peripherals. If the CPU temperature exceeds the set criteria, the PC shuts down automatically. When the system hangs due to prolong the life of the ASUS motherboard BIOS allows automatic resetting to the BIOS previous settings in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. C.O.P. (CPU Overheating Protection) With AMD®...
A7V600 User Manual
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ASUS A7V600 Motherboard 1-5 The system voltage levels are monitored to prevent overheating and damage. Chassis intrusion detection The motherboard supports chassis intrusion monitoring. A chassis intrusion event is retained in BIOS using the ASUS JumperFree™ solution • C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) • adjustable CPU ... The CPU temperature is monitored for your motherboard. 1.3.2 Value-added solutions Overclocking • adjustable CPU frequency multiple in CMOS for more protection. Connect to the Internet then to the ASUS FTP site nearest you to obtain the latest...
ASUS A7V600 Motherboard 1-5 The system voltage levels are monitored to prevent overheating and damage. Chassis intrusion detection The motherboard supports chassis intrusion monitoring. A chassis intrusion event is retained in BIOS using the ASUS JumperFree™ solution • C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) • adjustable CPU ... The CPU temperature is monitored for your motherboard. 1.3.2 Value-added solutions Overclocking • adjustable CPU frequency multiple in CMOS for more protection. Connect to the Internet then to the ASUS FTP site nearest you to obtain the latest...
A7V600 User Manual
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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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... as a reminder to an ATX +12V power supply. These two 10-1 pin connectors accomodate the bundled USB 2.0 module. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for 3D graphical applications. 8 Serial ATA connectors. This connector accommodates the provided ribbon cable for Serial ATA devices. 9 South... These three 184-pin DIMM sockets support up if there is only at least 1A on the motherboard. The power supply must have at 266Mhz.) 2 North bridge controller. ASUS A7V600 Motherboard 1-7 This 20-pin connector connects to turn off the system power before plugging or unplugging devices. ...
... as a reminder to an ATX +12V power supply. These two 10-1 pin connectors accomodate the bundled USB 2.0 module. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for 3D graphical applications. 8 Serial ATA connectors. This connector accommodates the provided ribbon cable for Serial ATA devices. 9 South... These three 184-pin DIMM sockets support up if there is only at least 1A on the motherboard. The power supply must have at 266Mhz.) 2 North bridge controller. ASUS A7V600 Motherboard 1-7 This 20-pin connector connects to turn off the system power before plugging or unplugging devices. ...
A7V600 User Manual
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.... This 9-pin serial port is for an additional serial port. 15 WiFi slot. This 9-pin COM2 connector is for a COM2 cable for a PS/2 keyboard. 1-8 Chapter 1: Motherboard Information Audio 2, 4 and 6-channel configuration Connector Light Blue Lime Pink Headphone/2-Speaker Line In Line Out Mic In 4-Speaker Line In Front Speaker Out Rear...
.... This 9-pin serial port is for an additional serial port. 15 WiFi slot. This 9-pin COM2 connector is for a COM2 cable for a PS/2 keyboard. 1-8 Chapter 1: Motherboard Information Audio 2, 4 and 6-channel configuration Connector Light Blue Lime Pink Headphone/2-Speaker Line In Line Out Mic In 4-Speaker Line In Front Speaker Out Rear...
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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... pad or in the bag that came with the component. 5. Whenever you uninstall any motherboard settings. 1. A7V600 SB_PWR ® A7V600 Onboard LED ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off Install only 1.5V AGP cards on this motherboard to prevent damage to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. Unplug the power cord from the power supply. Failure...
... pad or in the bag that came with the component. 5. Whenever you uninstall any motherboard settings. 1. A7V600 SB_PWR ® A7V600 Onboard LED ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off Install only 1.5V AGP cards on this motherboard to prevent damage to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. Unplug the power cord from the power supply. Failure...
A7V600 User Manual
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... the configuration of the chassis ASUS A7V600 Motherboard 1-11 Failure to ensure that the motherboard fits into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Make sure to the chassis. Doing so may...this side towards the rear of your chassis to do so may damage the motherboard. The motherboard uses the ATX form factor that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.7.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that measures 12 inches x 9.6 inches (30.5 cm x...
... the configuration of the chassis ASUS A7V600 Motherboard 1-11 Failure to ensure that the motherboard fits into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Make sure to the chassis. Doing so may...this side towards the rear of your chassis to do so may damage the motherboard. The motherboard uses the ATX form factor that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.7.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that measures 12 inches x 9.6 inches (30.5 cm x...
A7V600 User Manual
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... for CPU installation. The socket lever must be fully opened (90 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 all the latest computing platforms and applications. 1.8 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard provides a Socket A (462) for bent pins. 4. The A7V600 supports AthlonTM XP, AthlonTM, Barton™ and DuronTM processors. Insert the CPU with the correct orientation. The...
... for CPU installation. The socket lever must be fully opened (90 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 all the latest computing platforms and applications. 1.8 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard provides a Socket A (462) for bent pins. 4. The A7V600 supports AthlonTM XP, AthlonTM, Barton™ and DuronTM processors. Insert the CPU with the correct orientation. The...
A7V600 User Manual
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... 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 PC3200 maximum to 2 banks only. 1.9.1 DDR400 Qualified Vendor List The following table lists the DDR400 (PC3200) memory modules ...SDR DIMM. Also, a DDR DIMM is single notched while an SDR DIMM is keyed with this motherboard. Make sure to avoid damaging the DIMM. DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM3 104 Pins 80 Pins A7V600 ® A7V600 184-Pin DDR DIMM Sockets A DDR DIMM is double notched.
... 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 PC3200 maximum to 2 banks only. 1.9.1 DDR400 Qualified Vendor List The following table lists the DDR400 (PC3200) memory modules ...SDR DIMM. Also, a DDR DIMM is single notched while an SDR DIMM is keyed with this motherboard. Make sure to avoid damaging the DIMM. DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM3 104 Pins 80 Pins A7V600 ® A7V600 184-Pin DDR DIMM Sockets A DDR DIMM is double notched.
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. Install the software drivers for the expansion card. 1.... 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 Refer to the card. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support. 1.10.1 Configuring an expansion card After...
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. Install the software drivers for the expansion card. 1.... 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 Refer to the card. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support. 1.10.1 Configuring an expansion card After...
A7V600 User Manual
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When you buy an AGP card, make sure that you ask for 1.5v ® A7V600 Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) ASUS A7V600 Motherboard 1-15 shared - shared shared -- -- D shared - - - A7V600 Keyed for one with +1.5V specification. shared - - - shared - - shared - - - shared - - - Note the notches on the card golden fingers to ensure that supports +1.5V AGP cards ...
When you buy an AGP card, make sure that you ask for 1.5v ® A7V600 Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) ASUS A7V600 Motherboard 1-15 shared - shared shared -- -- D shared - - - A7V600 Keyed for one with +1.5V specification. shared - - - shared - - shared - - - shared - - - Note the notches on the card golden fingers to ensure that supports +1.5V AGP cards ...
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... rates of up to country. Devices that you configure the wireless PCI cards using only channels 1, 6, and 11. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for direct sequence devices. The IEEE 802.11b specification allocates the 2.4 GHz frequency band into 14 overlapping operating channels. This... to an 802.11b wireless PCI card will support the ASUS Wi-Fi module when available. A7V600 ® WIFI A7V600 WIRELESS Connectors The PCI 6 slot and WiFi slot can not be at the same time. 1-16 Chapter 1: Motherboard Information Each Channel corresponds to the Institute of frequencies. If...
... rates of up to country. Devices that you configure the wireless PCI cards using only channels 1, 6, and 11. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for direct sequence devices. The IEEE 802.11b specification allocates the 2.4 GHz frequency band into 14 overlapping operating channels. This... to an 802.11b wireless PCI card will support the ASUS Wi-Fi module when available. A7V600 ® WIFI A7V600 WIRELESS Connectors The PCI 6 slot and WiFi slot can not be at the same time. 1-16 Chapter 1: Motherboard Information Each Channel corresponds to the Institute of frequencies. If...