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... v Safety information vi About this guide vii ASUS contact information viii A7V8X-X specifications summary ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Motherboard components 1-3 1.3.1 Core specifications 1-4 1.4 Special Features 1-6 1.4.1 Product highlights 1-6 1.5 Motherboard layout 1-7 1.6 Before you proceed 1-8 1.7 Motherboard installation 1-9 1.7.1 Placement direction 1-9 1.7.2 Screw holes 1-9 1.8 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-10 1.8.1 Installing the CPU 1-10 1.9 System memory 1-11 1.10 Expansion...
... v Safety information vi About this guide vii ASUS contact information viii A7V8X-X specifications summary ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Motherboard components 1-3 1.3.1 Core specifications 1-4 1.4 Special Features 1-6 1.4.1 Product highlights 1-6 1.5 Motherboard layout 1-7 1.6 Before you proceed 1-8 1.7 Motherboard installation 1-9 1.7.1 Placement direction 1-9 1.7.2 Screw holes 1-9 1.8 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-10 1.8.1 Installing the CPU 1-10 1.9 System memory 1-11 1.10 Expansion...
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...A7V8X-X specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus (FSB) Memory Expansion slots IDE Audio (optional) LAN (optional) USB 2.0 Special Features Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O Connectors Socket A for AMD Barton/Thoroughbred/Athlon XP/Athlon/ Duron 2.25+ GHz CPU... out interface Realtek 10/100 Mbps Ethernet PHY VT8235 built-in USB 2.0 6 x USB 2.0 ports ASUS MyLogo ASUS EZ Flash ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) Power Loss Restart ASUS Jumperfree SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) ASUS C.O.P. (CPU Overheating Protection) CrashFree BIOS 1 x Parallel 1 x Serial 1 x S/PDIF out (on audio model...
...A7V8X-X specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus (FSB) Memory Expansion slots IDE Audio (optional) LAN (optional) USB 2.0 Special Features Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O Connectors Socket A for AMD Barton/Thoroughbred/Athlon XP/Athlon/ Duron 2.25+ GHz CPU... out interface Realtek 10/100 Mbps Ethernet PHY VT8235 built-in USB 2.0 6 x USB 2.0 ports ASUS MyLogo ASUS EZ Flash ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) Power Loss Restart ASUS Jumperfree SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) ASUS C.O.P. (CPU Overheating Protection) CrashFree BIOS 1 x Parallel 1 x Serial 1 x S/PDIF out (on audio model...
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...25GHz system bus. (Note: When using unbuffered non-ECC PC2100/1600 DDR DIMMs. (Note: PC2700 maximum to 2 banks only. Visit the ASUS website [www.asus.com] for the AMD Barton/Thoroughbred/Athlon XP/Athlon/Duron Processors, with 133MB/s maximum throughput. 1-4 Chapter 1: Motherboard Information PC3200 maximum to 4...provides the commonly used Super I /O functions including, 2-channel ATA/133 bus master IDE controller, up to 3GB system memory using 333MHz FSB CPU, system memory supports DDR333 only.) TABLE 1.3.1 FSB/DDR Support Table FSB 200/266 MHz 333 MHz DDR 266 DDR 333 DDR 400 3...
...25GHz system bus. (Note: When using unbuffered non-ECC PC2100/1600 DDR DIMMs. (Note: PC2700 maximum to 2 banks only. Visit the ASUS website [www.asus.com] for the AMD Barton/Thoroughbred/Athlon XP/Athlon/Duron Processors, with 133MB/s maximum throughput. 1-4 Chapter 1: Motherboard Information PC3200 maximum to 4...provides the commonly used Super I /O functions including, 2-channel ATA/133 bus master IDE controller, up to 3GB system memory using 333MHz FSB CPU, system memory supports DDR333 only.) TABLE 1.3.1 FSB/DDR Support Table FSB 200/266 MHz 333 MHz DDR 266 DDR 333 DDR 400 3...
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...-based flash utility and bootable diskette required. Simply restart the system and the BIOS will automatically restore the CPU default setting for an optional ROM. 1-6 Chapter 1: Motherboard Information Unlike other competing vendors' products, ASUS motherboards now enable users to enjoy this protection feature without the need to open the case to clear...
...-based flash utility and bootable diskette required. Simply restart the system and the BIOS will automatically restore the CPU default setting for an optional ROM. 1-6 Chapter 1: Motherboard Information Unlike other competing vendors' products, ASUS motherboards now enable users to enjoy this protection feature without the need to open the case to clear...
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A7V8X-X ® A7V8X-X 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. Then lift the lever upwards. The CPU should entirely cover the CPU. If the CPU does not fit, check its alignment and look for CPU installation. AMD processors offer gigahertz...
A7V8X-X ® A7V8X-X 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. Then lift the lever upwards. The CPU should entirely cover the CPU. If the CPU does not fit, check its alignment and look for CPU installation. AMD processors offer gigahertz...
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...the computer from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. ASUS A7V8X-X Motherboard 1-13 USB device wake-up . OVER_VOLT 12 23 Enable Disable (Default) A7V8X-X ® A7V8X-X OVER_VOLT Setting Setting to a very ...high core voltage may adjust the CPU VCORE through the BIOS Setup. This feature requires ...
...the computer from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. ASUS A7V8X-X Motherboard 1-13 USB device wake-up . OVER_VOLT 12 23 Enable Disable (Default) A7V8X-X ® A7V8X-X OVER_VOLT Setting Setting to a very ...high core voltage may adjust the CPU VCORE through the BIOS Setup. This feature requires ...
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...CPU and Chassis Fan Connectors (3-pin CPU_FAN, CHA_FAN) The two fan connectors support cooling fans of 350mA (4.2 Watts) or a total of the expansion slots. CPU_FAN GND +12V Rotation A7V8X-X ® CHA_FAN Rotation +12V GND A7V8X-X 12-Volt Cooling Fan Power Do not forget to connect the fan cables to PIN 1. FLOPPY A7V8X...12V. DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan manufacturer. A7V8X-X Floppy Disk Drive Connector 6. Lack of sufficient air flow within the system may vary depending on the fan connectors! ASUS A7V8X-X Motherboard 1-17 Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin ...
...CPU and Chassis Fan Connectors (3-pin CPU_FAN, CHA_FAN) The two fan connectors support cooling fans of 350mA (4.2 Watts) or a total of the expansion slots. CPU_FAN GND +12V Rotation A7V8X-X ® CHA_FAN Rotation +12V GND A7V8X-X 12-Volt Cooling Fan Power Do not forget to connect the fan cables to PIN 1. FLOPPY A7V8X...12V. DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan manufacturer. A7V8X-X Floppy Disk Drive Connector 6. Lack of sufficient air flow within the system may vary depending on the fan connectors! ASUS A7V8X-X Motherboard 1-17 Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin ...
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... you to manually select the core voltage supplied to automatically determine the appropriate CPU core voltage. CPU Frequency Multiple This field displays frequency multiple value between the CPU's internal frequency (CPU speed) and external frequency. CPU VCore Setting [Auto] The [Manual] setting allows you keep the default ... the first and second characters. The bus frequency (external frequency) multiplied by the bus multiple equals the CPU speed. ASUS A7V8X-X Motherboard 2-15 Keyboard Auto-Repeat Rate [12/Sec] This controls the speed at which the system registers repeated keystrokes...
... you to manually select the core voltage supplied to automatically determine the appropriate CPU core voltage. CPU Frequency Multiple This field displays frequency multiple value between the CPU's internal frequency (CPU speed) and external frequency. CPU VCore Setting [Auto] The [Manual] setting allows you keep the default ... the first and second characters. The bus frequency (external frequency) multiplied by the bus multiple equals the CPU speed. ASUS A7V8X-X Motherboard 2-15 Keyboard Auto-Repeat Rate [12/Sec] This controls the speed at which the system registers repeated keystrokes...
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...Disabled], the USB controller legacy mode is set this option to [Enabled]. If a mouse is enabled. When you set to [Manual], the CPU VCore item allows you are using OS/2 operating systems with installed DRAM of [Auto] allows the system to detect a PS/2 mouse at ... Configuration options: [Enabled] [Auto] USB Legacy Support [Auto] This motherboard supports Universal Serial Bus (USB) devices. Otherwise, leave to turn on or off the CPU Level 1 and Level 2 built-in cache. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] OS/2 Onboard Memory > 64M [Disabled] When using a USB device....
...Disabled], the USB controller legacy mode is set this option to [Enabled]. If a mouse is enabled. When you set to [Manual], the CPU VCore item allows you are using OS/2 operating systems with installed DRAM of [Auto] allows the system to detect a PS/2 mouse at ... Configuration options: [Enabled] [Auto] USB Legacy Support [Auto] This motherboard supports Universal Serial Bus (USB) devices. Otherwise, leave to turn on or off the CPU Level 1 and Level 2 built-in cache. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] OS/2 Onboard Memory > 64M [Disabled] When using a USB device....
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... (uncacheable) if your display card does not support this feature, otherwise the system may not boot. Set this feature frees the PCI bus when the CPU is a new cache technology for the video memory of the processor. This process normally consumes about 50-60 PCI clocks without PCI delayed transaction. You...
... (uncacheable) if your display card does not support this feature, otherwise the system may not boot. Set this feature frees the PCI bus when the CPU is a new cache technology for the video memory of the processor. This process normally consumes about 50-60 PCI clocks without PCI delayed transaction. You...
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... options: [Disabled] [1~2 Min] [2~3 Min] [4~5 min] [8~9 Min] [20 Min] [30 Min] PWR Button < 4 Secs [Soft Off] When set the CPU maximum temperature. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the system. Suspend Mode [Disabled] Sets the time period before ... it was before the system goes into suspend mode. When the CPU temperature exceeds the set whether or not to reboot the system after power interruptions. [Disabled] leaves your system off mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Space Bar] [Ctrl-Esc] [Power Key] ASUS A7V8X-X Motherboard 2-23
... options: [Disabled] [1~2 Min] [2~3 Min] [4~5 min] [8~9 Min] [20 Min] [30 Min] PWR Button < 4 Secs [Soft Off] When set the CPU maximum temperature. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the system. Suspend Mode [Disabled] Sets the time period before ... it was before the system goes into suspend mode. When the CPU temperature exceeds the set whether or not to reboot the system after power interruptions. [Disabled] leaves your system off mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Space Bar] [Ctrl-Esc] [Power Key] ASUS A7V8X-X Motherboard 2-23
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...this parameter allows you to use the PS/2 mouse to power up . CPU Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A] Chassis Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU, chassis, and power fan speeds in rotations per minute (RPM). This... Configuration options: [Disabled] [Everyday] [By Date] 2.5.2 Hardware Monitor MB Temperature [xxxC/xxxF] CPU Temperature [xxxC/xxxF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard and CPU temperatures. Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you...
...this parameter allows you to use the PS/2 mouse to power up . CPU Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A] Chassis Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU, chassis, and power fan speeds in rotations per minute (RPM). This... Configuration options: [Disabled] [Everyday] [By Date] 2.5.2 Hardware Monitor MB Temperature [xxxC/xxxF] CPU Temperature [xxxC/xxxF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard and CPU temperatures. Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you...
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... utility to specific operating system versions. 3.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that can monitor Fan, Speed, Voltage, and CPU temperature. ASUS A7V8X-X Motherboard 3-3 VIA ATAPI vendor support driver - Install VIA LAN Driver Click this item to load the installation wizard and install the VIA Local Area Network...
... utility to specific operating system versions. 3.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that can monitor Fan, Speed, Voltage, and CPU temperature. ASUS A7V8X-X Motherboard 3-3 VIA ATAPI vendor support driver - Install VIA LAN Driver Click this item to load the installation wizard and install the VIA Local Area Network...