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A7V880 specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Expansion slots Storage Audio LAN USB Overclocking Features Special features Socket A for AMD Athlon™ XP processor Supports AMD Thoroughbred/Barton core VIA KT880 VIA...SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) at 1 MHz increment Adjustable FSB/DDR ratio ASUS JumperFree ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS AI NET ASUS C.O.P. (CPU Overheating Protection) ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS EZ Flash ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS MyLogo™ ASUS Instant Music Lite ASUS Q-Fan Wake on Ring, LAN, USB, Keyboad and Mouse STR (Suspend...
A7V880 specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Expansion slots Storage Audio LAN USB Overclocking Features Special features Socket A for AMD Athlon™ XP processor Supports AMD Thoroughbred/Barton core VIA KT880 VIA...SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) at 1 MHz increment Adjustable FSB/DDR ratio ASUS JumperFree ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS AI NET ASUS C.O.P. (CPU Overheating Protection) ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS EZ Flash ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS MyLogo™ ASUS Instant Music Lite ASUS Q-Fan Wake on Ring, LAN, USB, Keyboad and Mouse STR (Suspend...
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ASUS Q-Fan technology The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly adjusts the fan speeds according to the system loading to overclocking, C.P.R. In addition, the card comes with customizable boot logos. This protection eliminates the need to open the system chassis and clear the RTC ... Protection to prolong the life of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case the system hangs due to overclocking. See page 1-16. AI NET solution The Marvell® Gigabit LAN controller chipset is onboard to provide a single-chip solution for wireless LAN...
ASUS Q-Fan technology The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly adjusts the fan speeds according to the system loading to overclocking, C.P.R. In addition, the card comes with customizable boot logos. This protection eliminates the need to open the system chassis and clear the RTC ... Protection to prolong the life of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case the system hangs due to overclocking. See page 1-16. AI NET solution The Marvell® Gigabit LAN controller chipset is onboard to provide a single-chip solution for wireless LAN...
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1.8.4 AGP slot The Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot supports AGP 8X/4X (+1.5V) cards. When you ask for optimum performance and overclocking stability. ASUS A7V880 motherboard 1-15 Install only +1.5V AGP cards. A7V880 Keyed for 1.5v ® A7V880 Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) If installing the ATi 9500 or 9700 Pro Series VGA cards, use only the card version PN xxx-xxxxx-30 or later, for one with +1.5V specification. Note the notches on the card golden fingers to ensure that you buy an AGP card, make sure that they fit the AGP slot on the motherboard.
1.8.4 AGP slot The Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot supports AGP 8X/4X (+1.5V) cards. When you ask for optimum performance and overclocking stability. ASUS A7V880 motherboard 1-15 Install only +1.5V AGP cards. A7V880 Keyed for 1.5v ® A7V880 Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) If installing the ATi 9500 or 9700 Pro Series VGA cards, use only the card version PN xxx-xxxxx-30 or later, for one with +1.5V specification. Note the notches on the card golden fingers to ensure that you buy an AGP card, make sure that they fit the AGP slot on the motherboard.
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... the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by the onboard button cell battery. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! A7V880 ® A7V880 Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 2 1 Normal (Default) 3 2 Clear CMOS You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due ...RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. The RAM data in CMOS. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Keep the cap on the jumper default position. ASUS A7V880 motherboard 1-17 For system failure due to...
... the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by the onboard button cell battery. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! A7V880 ® A7V880 Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 2 1 Normal (Default) 3 2 Clear CMOS You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due ...RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. The RAM data in CMOS. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Keep the cap on the jumper default position. ASUS A7V880 motherboard 1-17 For system failure due to...
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...] Disables or enables the asynchronous frequency. Selecting a very high CPU frequency may cause the system to Manual. Configuration options: [Auto] [1.65V] [1.70V] [1.75V] [1.80V] [1.85V] ASUS A7V880 Motherboard 2-21 This item appears only when the AI Overclock Tuner item is set the CPU frequency. 2.4.5 JumperFree Configuration Configure System Frequency/Voltage CPU Multiple AI...
...] Disables or enables the asynchronous frequency. Selecting a very high CPU frequency may cause the system to Manual. Configuration options: [Auto] [1.65V] [1.70V] [1.75V] [1.80V] [1.85V] ASUS A7V880 Motherboard 2-21 This item appears only when the AI Overclock Tuner item is set the CPU frequency. 2.4.5 JumperFree Configuration Configure System Frequency/Voltage CPU Multiple AI...
A7V880 User Guide
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A7V880 specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Expansion slots Storage Audio LAN USB Overclocking Features Special features Socket A for AMD Athlon™ XP processor Supports AMD Thoroughbred/Barton core VIA KT880 VIA...SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) at 1 MHz increment Adjustable FSB/DDR ratio ASUS JumperFree ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS AI NET ASUS C.O.P. (CPU Overheating Protection) ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS EZ Flash ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS MyLogo™ ASUS Instant Music Lite ASUS Q-Fan Wake on Ring, LAN, USB, Keyboad and Mouse STR (Suspend...
A7V880 specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Expansion slots Storage Audio LAN USB Overclocking Features Special features Socket A for AMD Athlon™ XP processor Supports AMD Thoroughbred/Barton core VIA KT880 VIA...SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) at 1 MHz increment Adjustable FSB/DDR ratio ASUS JumperFree ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS AI NET ASUS C.O.P. (CPU Overheating Protection) ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS EZ Flash ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS MyLogo™ ASUS Instant Music Lite ASUS Q-Fan Wake on Ring, LAN, USB, Keyboad and Mouse STR (Suspend...
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...controller integrates 32bit 10/100/1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet Media Access Control (IEEE 802.3 compliant) and Physical Layer Transceiver solution to overclocking. The controller is equipped with the Virtual Cable Tester™ (VCT) net-diagnosing utility that allow quick connection to ... With AMD® Athlon XP™ installed, the motherboard offers automatic CPU Overheating Protection to overclocking, C.P.R. 1.3.2 Unique ASUS features ASUS Wi-Fi slot The ASUS Wi-Fi slot is designed for the ASUS WiFi-b™ add-on card to set criteria, the PC shuts down automatically. 1-4 Chapter ...
...controller integrates 32bit 10/100/1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet Media Access Control (IEEE 802.3 compliant) and Physical Layer Transceiver solution to overclocking. The controller is equipped with the Virtual Cable Tester™ (VCT) net-diagnosing utility that allow quick connection to ... With AMD® Athlon XP™ installed, the motherboard offers automatic CPU Overheating Protection to overclocking, C.P.R. 1.3.2 Unique ASUS features ASUS Wi-Fi slot The ASUS Wi-Fi slot is designed for the ASUS WiFi-b™ add-on card to set criteria, the PC shuts down automatically. 1-4 Chapter ...
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Install only +1.5V AGP cards. When you ask for optimum performance and overclocking stability. Note the notches on the card golden fingers to ensure that you buy an AGP card, make sure that they fit the AGP slot on the motherboard. A7V880 Keyed for 1.5v ® A7V880 Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) If installing the ATi 9500 or 9700 Pro Series VGA cards, use only the card version PN xxx-xxxxx-30 or later, for one with +1.5V specification. ASUS A7V880 motherboard 1-15 1.8.4 AGP slot The Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot supports AGP 8X/4X (+1.5V) cards.
Install only +1.5V AGP cards. When you ask for optimum performance and overclocking stability. Note the notches on the card golden fingers to ensure that you buy an AGP card, make sure that they fit the AGP slot on the motherboard. A7V880 Keyed for 1.5v ® A7V880 Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) If installing the ATi 9500 or 9700 Pro Series VGA cards, use only the card version PN xxx-xxxxx-30 or later, for one with +1.5V specification. ASUS A7V880 motherboard 1-15 1.8.4 AGP slot The Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot supports AGP 8X/4X (+1.5V) cards.
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... the onboard button cell battery. You can automatically reset parameter settings to its previous values. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. ASUS A7V880 motherboard 1-17 Keep the cap on the jumper default position. 1.9 Jumpers 1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to pins 2-3. Move...the CMOS RTC RAM data. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! A7V880 ® A7V880 Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 2 1 Normal (Default) 3 2 Clear CMOS You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due ...
... the onboard button cell battery. You can automatically reset parameter settings to its previous values. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. ASUS A7V880 motherboard 1-17 Keep the cap on the jumper default position. 1.9 Jumpers 1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to pins 2-3. Move...the CMOS RTC RAM data. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! A7V880 ® A7V880 Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 2 1 Normal (Default) 3 2 Clear CMOS You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due ...
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Configuration options: [Manual] [Standard] [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 10%] [Overclock 20%] [Overclock 30%] CPU Frequency [100] Allows you to the default setting. Configuration options: [Auto] [1.65V] [1.70V] [1.75V] [1.80V] [1.85V] ASUS A7V880 Motherboard 2-21 Spread Spectrum [Enable] Disables or enables ...Reference Voltage AGP Reference Voltage [Auto] [Standard] [Enable] [Disable] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] CPU Multiple [Auto] Allows selection of the preset overclocking options. Configuration options: [Auto] [5.0x] [5.5x] [6.0x] [6.5x] [7.0x] [7.5x] [8.0x] [8.5x] [9.0x] [9.5x] [10.0x...
Configuration options: [Manual] [Standard] [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 10%] [Overclock 20%] [Overclock 30%] CPU Frequency [100] Allows you to the default setting. Configuration options: [Auto] [1.65V] [1.70V] [1.75V] [1.80V] [1.85V] ASUS A7V880 Motherboard 2-21 Spread Spectrum [Enable] Disables or enables ...Reference Voltage AGP Reference Voltage [Auto] [Standard] [Enable] [Disable] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] CPU Multiple [Auto] Allows selection of the preset overclocking options. Configuration options: [Auto] [5.0x] [5.5x] [6.0x] [6.5x] [7.0x] [7.5x] [8.0x] [8.5x] [9.0x] [9.5x] [10.0x...