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... Manageability Support CD contents Accessories Form Factor PCI 2.2, USB 2.0/1.1 WOL, WOR, chassis intrusion Device drivers ASUS PC Probe ASUS Screensaver Award BIOS Flash Utility Microsoft DirectX Adobe Acrobat Reader Trend Micro™ PC-cillin 2002 User Guide ASUS A7V8X-MX SE support CD UltraATA cable FDD cable I/O shield Micro-ATX form factor: 9.6 in x 9.6 in * Specifications are...
... Manageability Support CD contents Accessories Form Factor PCI 2.2, USB 2.0/1.1 WOL, WOR, chassis intrusion Device drivers ASUS PC Probe ASUS Screensaver Award BIOS Flash Utility Microsoft DirectX Adobe Acrobat Reader Trend Micro™ PC-cillin 2002 User Guide ASUS A7V8X-MX SE support CD UltraATA cable FDD cable I/O shield Micro-ATX form factor: 9.6 in x 9.6 in * Specifications are...
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... caps I/O shield User Guide 1.3 Special features 333MHz FSB support for Athlon™ XP processors The A7V8X-MX SE motherboard supports 333MHz front side bus frequency for details. The ASUS A7V8X-MX SE motherboard comes with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your ASUS A7V8X-MX SE package for the following sections provide important technical information about the motherboard for Socket A processors...
... caps I/O shield User Guide 1.3 Special features 333MHz FSB support for Athlon™ XP processors The A7V8X-MX SE motherboard supports 333MHz front side bus frequency for details. The ASUS A7V8X-MX SE motherboard comes with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your ASUS A7V8X-MX SE package for the following sections provide important technical information about the motherboard for Socket A processors...
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...is the industry's highest performance and most reliable audio solution for business professionals, audiophiles, musicians, and gamers. ASUS A7V8X-MX SE motherboard user guide 1-3 SoundMAX Digital Audio System The SoundMax Digital Audio System is a hardware protection circuit that ... dramatically increasing the connection speed from a floppy disk even when BIOS code and data are corrupted. Integrated 10/100 LAN The A7V8X-MX SE motherboard comes with Yamaha DLSbyXG sound set, 5.1 Virtual Theater™ and supports all major game audio technologies including Microsoft DirectX™...
...is the industry's highest performance and most reliable audio solution for business professionals, audiophiles, musicians, and gamers. ASUS A7V8X-MX SE motherboard user guide 1-3 SoundMAX Digital Audio System The SoundMax Digital Audio System is a hardware protection circuit that ... dramatically increasing the connection speed from a floppy disk even when BIOS code and data are corrupted. Integrated 10/100 LAN The A7V8X-MX SE motherboard comes with Yamaha DLSbyXG sound set, 5.1 Virtual Theater™ and supports all major game audio technologies including Microsoft DirectX™...
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... sockets. The Winbond 83697HF I /O functions including two high-speed UART compatible serial ports and one parallel port with EPP and ECP capabilities. The Super I /O chipset. ASUS A7V8X-MX SE motherboard user guide 1-5 VIA KM400 also features the VIA UniChrome™ 2D/3D graphics core for a variety of system memory. The motherboard comes with PC2700...
... sockets. The Winbond 83697HF I /O functions including two high-speed UART compatible serial ports and one parallel port with EPP and ECP capabilities. The Super I /O chipset. ASUS A7V8X-MX SE motherboard user guide 1-5 VIA KM400 also features the VIA UniChrome™ 2D/3D graphics core for a variety of system memory. The motherboard comes with PC2700...
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... VT6103 SPDIF AD1980 CODEC FP_AUDIO USBPWR34 USBPWR12 VIA KM400 Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP1) ® PCI1 A7V8X-MX SE PCI2 PCI3 AUX1 CD1 USB56 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power VIA VT8235CE CLRTC USBPWR56 SB_PWR Super CHA_FAN1 I/O CHASSIS GAME PANEL 2Mbit Firmware Hub ATX Power Connector PRI_IDE SEC_IDE 24.5cm (9.6in) ASUS A7V8X-MX SE motherboard user guide 1-7
... VT6103 SPDIF AD1980 CODEC FP_AUDIO USBPWR34 USBPWR12 VIA KM400 Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP1) ® PCI1 A7V8X-MX SE PCI2 PCI3 AUX1 CD1 USB56 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power VIA VT8235CE CLRTC USBPWR56 SB_PWR Super CHA_FAN1 I/O CHASSIS GAME PANEL 2Mbit Firmware Hub ATX Power Connector PRI_IDE SEC_IDE 24.5cm (9.6in) ASUS A7V8X-MX SE motherboard user guide 1-7
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... on components. 4. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to static electricity. 3. Whenever you uninstall any motherboard component. ® A7V8X-MX SE A7V8X-MX SE Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS A7V8X-MX SE motherboard user guide 1-9 When lit, this green LED (SB_PWR) indicates that the system is detached from the wall socket before touching...
... on components. 4. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to static electricity. 3. Whenever you uninstall any motherboard component. ® A7V8X-MX SE A7V8X-MX SE Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS A7V8X-MX SE motherboard user guide 1-9 When lit, this green LED (SB_PWR) indicates that the system is detached from the wall socket before touching...
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.... 80 Pins 104 Pins ® A7V8X-MX SE DIMM1 DIMM2 A7V8X-MX SE 184-Pin DDR DIMM Sockets Installing a DIMM 1. DO NOT force a DIMM into place. DIMMs come in only one direction. 1.9 System memory The motherboard has two Double Data Rate (DDR) DIMM sockets that supports up to avoid damaging the DIMM. ASUS A7V8X-MX SE motherboard user guide 1-11
.... 80 Pins 104 Pins ® A7V8X-MX SE DIMM1 DIMM2 A7V8X-MX SE 184-Pin DDR DIMM Sockets Installing a DIMM 1. DO NOT force a DIMM into place. DIMMs come in only one direction. 1.9 System memory The motherboard has two Double Data Rate (DDR) DIMM sockets that supports up to avoid damaging the DIMM. ASUS A7V8X-MX SE motherboard user guide 1-11
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... notches on the card golden fingers to ensure that supports +0.8V and +1.5V AGP 8X cards. This figure shows a typical PCI card installed into a slot: ASUS A7V8X-MX SE motherboard user guide 1-13 The slots support PCI cards such as LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications.
... notches on the card golden fingers to ensure that supports +0.8V and +1.5V AGP 8X cards. This figure shows a typical PCI card installed into a slot: ASUS A7V8X-MX SE motherboard user guide 1-13 The slots support PCI cards such as LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications.
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... have the appropriate power supply to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in sleep mode. ® A7V8X-MX SE USBPWR12 USBPWR34 2 1 +5V 3 2 +5VSB (Default) USBPWR56 12 23 +5V A7V8X-MX SE USB Device Wake Up +5VSB (Default) ASUS A7V8X-MX SE motherboard user guide 1-15 The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under...
... have the appropriate power supply to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in sleep mode. ® A7V8X-MX SE USBPWR12 USBPWR34 2 1 +5V 3 2 +5VSB (Default) USBPWR56 12 23 +5V A7V8X-MX SE USB Device Wake Up +5VSB (Default) ASUS A7V8X-MX SE motherboard user guide 1-15 The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under...
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...that allows convenient connection and control of audio devices. Line out_L NC Line out_R MICPWR MIC2 ® A7V8X-MX SE FP_AUDIO A7V8X-MX SE Front Panel Audio Connector ASUS A7V8X-MX SE motherboard user guide BLINE_OUT_L BLINE_OUT_R +5VA AGND 1-17 IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE, SEC_IDE) This... UltraATA133 IDE devices, use 40-pin 80-conductor cable. Pin 20 on the UltraATA133 cable connector. A7V8X-MX SE IDE Connectors PIN 1 2. PRI_IDE SEC_IDE ® A7V8X-MX SE NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the motherboard. 1. 1.12 Connectors This section ...
...that allows convenient connection and control of audio devices. Line out_L NC Line out_R MICPWR MIC2 ® A7V8X-MX SE FP_AUDIO A7V8X-MX SE Front Panel Audio Connector ASUS A7V8X-MX SE motherboard user guide BLINE_OUT_L BLINE_OUT_R +5VA AGND 1-17 IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE, SEC_IDE) This... UltraATA133 IDE devices, use 40-pin 80-conductor cable. Pin 20 on the UltraATA133 cable connector. A7V8X-MX SE IDE Connectors PIN 1 2. PRI_IDE SEC_IDE ® A7V8X-MX SE NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the motherboard. 1. 1.12 Connectors This section ...
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... files. If your package came with an optional USB/GAME module, connect the module cable to this connector, then mount the module to this connector. ASUS A7V8X-MX SE motherboard user guide MIDI_IN J2B2 J2CY MIDI_OUT J2CX J2B1 +5V +5V J1B2 J1CY GND GND J1CX J1B1 +5V 1-19 The GAME/MIDI port on the.../MIDI connector (16-1 pin GAME) This connector supports a GAME/MIDI module. Connect a 2-port USB/GAME module cable to an open slot in the chassis. ® A7V8X-MX SE USB56 1 A7V8X-MX SE USB 2.0 Header The USB/GAME module is purchased separately. 6.
... files. If your package came with an optional USB/GAME module, connect the module cable to this connector, then mount the module to this connector. ASUS A7V8X-MX SE motherboard user guide MIDI_IN J2B2 J2CY MIDI_OUT J2CX J2B1 +5V +5V J1B2 J1CY GND GND J1CX J1B1 +5V 1-19 The GAME/MIDI port on the.../MIDI connector (16-1 pin GAME) This connector supports a GAME/MIDI module. Connect a 2-port USB/GAME module cable to an open slot in the chassis. ® A7V8X-MX SE USB56 1 A7V8X-MX SE USB 2.0 Header The USB/GAME module is purchased separately. 6.
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... tuner, or MPEG card. AUX(White) CD(Black) Right Audio Channel Ground Left Audio Channel Right Audio Channel Ground Left Audio Channel ® A7V8X-MX SE A7V8X-MX SE Internal Audio Connectors ASUS A7V8X-MX SE motherboard user guide 1-21 Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) This connector supports the provided floppy drive ribbon cable. Internal audio connectors (4-pin...
... tuner, or MPEG card. AUX(White) CD(Black) Right Audio Channel Ground Left Audio Channel Right Audio Channel Ground Left Audio Channel ® A7V8X-MX SE A7V8X-MX SE Internal Audio Connectors ASUS A7V8X-MX SE motherboard user guide 1-21 Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) This connector supports the provided floppy drive ribbon cable. Internal audio connectors (4-pin...
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... bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 2. Follow these instructions to display the following screen. 5. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website (www.asus.com). Save only the updated BIOS file in Award BIOS Flash utility or using this utility. 1. AWDFLASH checks the new BIOS file.../Output System (BIOS) using the built-in the floppy disk to POST after the new BIOS file is copied. Reboot the computer. 4. ASUS A7V8X-MX SE motherboard user guide 2-3 Do not shut down the computer during POST to update the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk with the executable Award...
... bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 2. Follow these instructions to display the following screen. 5. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website (www.asus.com). Save only the updated BIOS file in Award BIOS Flash utility or using this utility. 1. AWDFLASH checks the new BIOS file.../Output System (BIOS) using the built-in the floppy disk to POST after the new BIOS file is copied. Reboot the computer. 4. ASUS A7V8X-MX SE motherboard user guide 2-3 Do not shut down the computer during POST to update the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk with the executable Award...
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... Tests), you will hear BIOS beeps. The Setup program is designed to make changes to use the Setup program, you may want to "Run Setup". ASUS A7V8X-MX SE motherboard user guide 2-5 Use the BIOS Setup program when you are not prompted to use as possible. This section explains how to reconfigure your computer...
... Tests), you will hear BIOS beeps. The Setup program is designed to make changes to use the Setup program, you may want to "Run Setup". ASUS A7V8X-MX SE motherboard user guide 2-5 Use the BIOS Setup program when you are not prompted to use as possible. This section explains how to reconfigure your computer...
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... Master IDE Primary Slave IDE Secondary Master IDE Secondary Slave Chassis intrude detection Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Security Option Installed Memory Halt On ASUS A7V8X-MX SE motherboard user guide 2-7 Use and or the up and down arrow keys to scroll through the various menus and sub-menus. Saving changes and exiting...
... Master IDE Primary Slave IDE Secondary Master IDE Secondary Slave Chassis intrude detection Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Security Option Installed Memory Halt On ASUS A7V8X-MX SE motherboard user guide 2-7 Use and or the up and down arrow keys to scroll through the various menus and sub-menus. Saving changes and exiting...
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... the power cables and remove the button cell battery. Configuration options: [All Errors] [No Errors] [All, But Keyboard] [All, But Diskette] [All, But Disk/Key] ASUS A7V8X-MX SE motherboard user guide 2-9 If you forget your password, you to erase CMOS RTC RAM. The RAM data containing the password information is required to enter...
... the power cables and remove the button cell battery. Configuration options: [All Errors] [No Errors] [All, But Keyboard] [All, But Diskette] [All, But Disk/Key] ASUS A7V8X-MX SE motherboard user guide 2-9 If you forget your password, you to erase CMOS RTC RAM. The RAM data containing the password information is required to enter...
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... track for drives with your selections on this field, set the IDE Primary Master field to [Manual] and the Access Mode to the Main menu. ASUS A7V8X-MX SE motherboard user guide 2-11 The Main menu displays the hard disk drive field with more than 504MB storage capacity. Select [CHS] to make changes to...
... track for drives with your selections on this field, set the IDE Primary Master field to [Manual] and the Access Mode to the Main menu. ASUS A7V8X-MX SE motherboard user guide 2-11 The Main menu displays the hard disk drive field with more than 504MB storage capacity. Select [CHS] to make changes to...
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... whether or not you set this item allows the system to sub menu. Configuration options: [16] [32] [64] [Disabled] tWTR [2T] Configuration options: [1T] [2T] ASUS A7V8X-MX SE motherboard user guide 2-13 When you are using a USB device. USB Legacy Support [Enabled] This motherboard supports Universal Serial Bus (USB) devices.
... whether or not you set this item allows the system to sub menu. Configuration options: [16] [32] [64] [Disabled] tWTR [2T] Configuration options: [1T] [2T] ASUS A7V8X-MX SE motherboard user guide 2-13 When you are using a USB device. USB Legacy Support [Enabled] This motherboard supports Universal Serial Bus (USB) devices.
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... Exit DRAM Timing [Auto by SPD] It is recommended that you to set this parameter to CMD (Trcd) [5T] Configuration options: [2T] [3T] [4T] [5T] ASUS A7V8X-MX SE motherboard user guide 2-15 Configuration options: [Manual] [Auto By SPD] [Turbo] [Ultra] DRAM CAS Latency [2.5] This field sets the override clock cycle for DRAM CAS...
... Exit DRAM Timing [Auto by SPD] It is recommended that you to set this parameter to CMD (Trcd) [5T] Configuration options: [2T] [3T] [4T] [5T] ASUS A7V8X-MX SE motherboard user guide 2-15 Configuration options: [Manual] [Auto By SPD] [Turbo] [Ultra] DRAM CAS Latency [2.5] This field sets the override clock cycle for DRAM CAS...
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... set a PIO (Programmable Input/Output) mode for compatible IDE devices. Set to Auto to enable or disable IDE DMA transfer access. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] ASUS A7V8X-MX SE motherboard user guide 2-17 VIA OnChip IDE Device VIA OnChip IDE Devices IDE DMA Transfer Access OnChip Pri IDE Controller OnChip Sec IDE Controller Primary...
... set a PIO (Programmable Input/Output) mode for compatible IDE devices. Set to Auto to enable or disable IDE DMA transfer access. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] ASUS A7V8X-MX SE motherboard user guide 2-17 VIA OnChip IDE Device VIA OnChip IDE Devices IDE DMA Transfer Access OnChip Pri IDE Controller OnChip Sec IDE Controller Primary...