Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide
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... setup, select Advanced -> PCI Configuration -> Onboard ATA Device First. During POST, press to the next item Confirm the selection Exit ASUS A7V600 Technical Updates 1 The following menu options will appear. F1 Enter : ESC : View Array/Disk Status Move to enter VIA RAID ...press to [Yes]. The message describes the function of the screen is for reference only. Save settings and exit. 5. Technical Updates A7V600 Motherboard IE1372 A7V600 Technical Updates 3.4.2 Entering VIA® Tech RAID BIOS Utility (page 3-9) 1. VIA Tech. The keys on the setup screen shown ...
... setup, select Advanced -> PCI Configuration -> Onboard ATA Device First. During POST, press to the next item Confirm the selection Exit ASUS A7V600 Technical Updates 1 The following menu options will appear. F1 Enter : ESC : View Array/Disk Status Move to enter VIA RAID ...press to [Yes]. The message describes the function of the screen is for reference only. Save settings and exit. 5. Technical Updates A7V600 Motherboard IE1372 A7V600 Technical Updates 3.4.2 Entering VIA® Tech RAID BIOS Utility (page 3-9) 1. VIA Tech. The keys 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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...• Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that your power supply is broken, do not try to the correct voltage in your area. If possible, disconnect all cables are...all power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using an adpater or extension cord. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using the product, ...
...• Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that your power supply is broken, do not try to the correct voltage in your area. If possible, disconnect all cables are...all power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using an adpater or extension cord. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using the product, ...
A7V600 User Manual
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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. Motherboard Info ASUS A7V600 Motherboard 1-1
A7V600 User Manual
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...items in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your ASUS A7V600 package for buying the ASUS® A7V600 motherboard! Before you 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 ribbon ...drives 40-conductor IDE cable Ribbon cable for socket A processors. 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 ...
...items in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your ASUS A7V600 package for buying the ASUS® A7V600 motherboard! Before you 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 ribbon ...drives 40-conductor IDE cable Ribbon cable for socket A processors. 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 ...
A7V600 User Manual
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...) with its advanced FastStream64™ Memory Controller Technology and the industry-first integrated Serial ATA/RAID controller on Motherboard (LOM) applications. Visit the ASUS website for the latest qualified DDR400 module list.) AGP 8X support AGP 8X (AGP 3.0) is onboard to ...voltage requirement, up to 3.2 GB/s to provide enhanced system performance. (Note: PC3200 maximum to 100 meters. ASUS A7V600 Motherboard 1-3 Serial ATA technology The motherboard bundles the new Serial ATA technology through the SATA interfaces onboard. The 3C940 controller integrates 32-bit 10/100/1000BASE...
...) with its advanced FastStream64™ Memory Controller Technology and the industry-first integrated Serial ATA/RAID controller on Motherboard (LOM) applications. Visit the ASUS website for the latest qualified DDR400 module list.) AGP 8X support AGP 8X (AGP 3.0) is onboard to ...voltage requirement, up to 3.2 GB/s to provide enhanced system performance. (Note: PC3200 maximum to 100 meters. ASUS A7V600 Motherboard 1-3 Serial ATA technology The motherboard bundles the new Serial ATA technology through the SATA interfaces onboard. The 3C940 controller integrates 32-bit 10/100/1000BASE...
A7V600 User Manual
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... for easy connectivity and ultra-fast data transfers. C.O.P. (CPU Overheating Protection) With AMD® Athlon XP™ installed, the motherboard offers automatic CPU Overheating Protection to prolong the life of the CPU parameters. If the CPU temperature exceeds the set criteria, the ...out port on Rear Panel I/O The A7V600 provides convenient connectivity to overclocking. Experience 5.1-channel surround sound and enhanced 3D audio while playing your favorite DVDs or games. The higher bandwidth of USB 2.0 allows connection of the ASUS motherboard BIOS allows automatic resetting to the ...
... for easy connectivity and ultra-fast data transfers. C.O.P. (CPU Overheating Protection) With AMD® Athlon XP™ installed, the motherboard offers automatic CPU Overheating Protection to prolong the life of the CPU parameters. If the CPU temperature exceeds the set criteria, the ...out port on Rear Panel I/O The A7V600 provides convenient connectivity to overclocking. Experience 5.1-channel surround sound and enhanced 3D audio while playing your favorite DVDs or games. The higher bandwidth of USB 2.0 allows connection of the ASUS motherboard BIOS allows automatic resetting to the ...
A7V600 User Manual
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...to prevent overheating and damage. 1.3.2 Value-added solutions Overclocking • adjustable CPU frequency multiple in BIOS using the ASUS JumperFree™ solution • C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) • adjustable CPU VCORE , and DDR memory and ... per minute (RPM) is monitored for your motherboard. ASUS A7V600 Motherboard 1-5 Chassis intrusion detection The motherboard supports chassis intrusion monitoring. The system voltage levels are monitored to update the motherboard BIOS through a user-friendly interface. ASUS update This utility allows you to obtain the latest...
...to prevent overheating and damage. 1.3.2 Value-added solutions Overclocking • adjustable CPU frequency multiple in BIOS using the ASUS JumperFree™ solution • C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) • adjustable CPU VCORE , and DDR memory and ... per minute (RPM) is monitored for your motherboard. ASUS A7V600 Motherboard 1-5 Chassis intrusion detection The motherboard supports chassis intrusion monitoring. The system voltage levels are monitored to update the motherboard BIOS through a user-friendly interface. ASUS update This utility allows you to obtain the latest...
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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...disk connector. The chipset supports a highperformance floppy disk controller for the latest qualified PC3200 (DDR400) module list. 4 IDE connectors. ASUS A7V600 Motherboard 1-7 Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for a 360K/720K/1.44M/2.88M floppy disk drive, a multi-mode parallel port, two standard compatible UARTs, and a ... two Serial ATA ports, 2-channel ATA/133 bus master IDE controller, up if there is only at least 1A on the motherboard. This 2Mb firmware contains the programmable BIOS program. 12 Standby power LED. Socket 462 (Socket A) surface mount, Zero Insertion...
...disk connector. The chipset supports a highperformance floppy disk controller for the latest qualified PC3200 (DDR400) module list. 4 IDE connectors. ASUS A7V600 Motherboard 1-7 Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for a 360K/720K/1.44M/2.88M floppy disk drive, a multi-mode parallel port, two standard compatible UARTs, and a ... two Serial ATA ports, 2-channel ATA/133 bus master IDE controller, up if there is only at least 1A on the motherboard. This 2Mb firmware contains the programmable BIOS program. 12 Standby power LED. Socket 462 (Socket A) surface mount, Zero Insertion...
A7V600 User Manual
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... 802.11b to provide a fast reliable wireless connectivity. 16 PCI slots. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for a PS/2 keyboard. 1-8 Chapter 1: Motherboard Information This 9-pin serial port is for a COM2 cable for handling large amounts of this jack becomes Center Speaker Out/Subwoofer.
... 802.11b to provide a fast reliable wireless connectivity. 16 PCI slots. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for a PS/2 keyboard. 1-8 Chapter 1: Motherboard Information This 9-pin serial port is for a COM2 cable for handling large amounts of this jack becomes Center Speaker Out/Subwoofer.
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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..., the green LED (SB_PWR) indicates that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in any component. 2. Before you install or remove any motherboard settings. 1. 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. Hold components by the...
..., the green LED (SB_PWR) indicates that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in any component. 2. Before you install or remove any motherboard settings. 1. 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. Hold components by the...
A7V600 User Manual
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... with external ports goes to the chassis. 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 unplug the power cord before...
... with external ports goes to the chassis. 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 unplug the power cord before...
A7V600 User Manual
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...CPU: 1. Carefully attach the heatsink locking brace to keep the CPU in place 1-12 Chapter 1: Motherboard Information 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. Locate the Socket 462 and open it...socket lever until it by pulling the lever gently sideways away from the socket. Do not force the CPU into place. A7V600 ® A7V600 Socket A AMD™ CPU CPU NOTCH TO INNER CORNER CPU NOTCH LEVER LOCK 1.8.1 Installing the CPU Follow these steps...
...CPU: 1. Carefully attach the heatsink locking brace to keep the CPU in place 1-12 Chapter 1: Motherboard Information 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. Locate the Socket 462 and open it...socket lever until it by pulling the lever gently sideways away from the socket. Do not force the CPU into place. A7V600 ® A7V600 Socket A AMD™ CPU CPU NOTCH TO INNER CORNER CPU NOTCH LEVER LOCK 1.8.1 Installing the CPU Follow these steps...
A7V600 User Manual
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... and qualified DDR400 DIMMs listed below. PC3200 maximum 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. DDR400 One DIMM support only Vendor Size Type P/N Chip...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...
... and qualified DDR400 DIMMs listed below. PC3200 maximum 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. DDR400 One DIMM support only Vendor Size Type P/N Chip...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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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 support. 1.10.1 ... 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
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 support. 1.10.1 ... 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
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... 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. shared - --- --- --- 1.10.3 AGP slot This motherboard has an Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot that they fit the AGP...
... 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. shared - --- --- --- 1.10.3 AGP slot This motherboard has an Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot that they fit the AGP...
A7V600 User Manual
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...using only channels 1, 6, and 11. 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 product updates. The IEEE 802.11b specification allocates the 2.4 GHz frequency band into 14 overlapping operating channels. ...the 802.11b standard operate at least 25 MHz 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 data rates of frequencies. Each Channel...
...using only channels 1, 6, and 11. 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 product updates. The IEEE 802.11b specification allocates the 2.4 GHz frequency band into 14 overlapping operating channels. ...the 802.11b standard operate at least 25 MHz 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 data rates of frequencies. Each Channel...