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Features Contents Notices 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 ... 1.11 Jumpers 1-13 1.12 Connectors 1-15 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS 2-2 2.1.2 Using AFLASH to update the BIOS 2-4 2.1.3 CrashFree BIOS feature 2-7 2.2 BIOS Setup program 2-8 2.2.1 BIOS menu bar 2-8 2.2.2 Legend bar 2-9 iii
Features Contents Notices 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 ... 1.11 Jumpers 1-13 1.12 Connectors 1-15 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS 2-2 2.1.2 Using AFLASH to update the BIOS 2-4 2.1.3 CrashFree BIOS feature 2-7 2.2 BIOS Setup program 2-8 2.2.1 BIOS menu bar 2-8 2.2.2 Legend bar 2-9 iii
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...ZoomFX, MultiDrive 5.1 and EAX. AGP 8X support AGP 8X (AGP 3.0) is twice as fast as AGP 4X. SoundMAX Digital Audio System can update BIOS before entering operating system. DDR400 (PC3200) support DDR400 (PC3200), the latest and fastest DDR memory standard, supports bandwidth up CPUs now support 333MHz ...Front Side Bus (FSB) for more DOS-based flash utility and bootable diskette required. Unlike other competing vendors' products, ASUS motherboards now enable users to enjoy this protection feature without the need to open the case to pay for each parameter. If ...
...ZoomFX, MultiDrive 5.1 and EAX. AGP 8X support AGP 8X (AGP 3.0) is twice as fast as AGP 4X. SoundMAX Digital Audio System can update BIOS before entering operating system. DDR400 (PC3200) support DDR400 (PC3200), the latest and fastest DDR memory standard, supports bandwidth up CPUs now support 333MHz ...Front Side Bus (FSB) for more DOS-based flash utility and bootable diskette required. Unlike other competing vendors' products, ASUS motherboards now enable users to enjoy this protection feature without the need to open the case to pay for each parameter. If ...
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BIOS Information ASUS A7V8X-X Motherboard 2-1 Chapter 2 This chapter gives information about the ASUS A7V8X-X Binary Input/Output System (BIOS).This chapter includes updating the BIOS using the ASUS AFLASH BIOS that is bundled with the support CD.
BIOS Information ASUS A7V8X-X Motherboard 2-1 Chapter 2 This chapter gives information about the ASUS A7V8X-X Binary Input/Output System (BIOS).This chapter includes updating the BIOS using the ASUS AFLASH BIOS that is bundled with the support CD.
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...by simply pressing + during POST to update the BIOS The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you see ASUS contact information on a piece of booting from A:\, Press [ESC] to update the BIOS using a DOS-based utility. Device not ready." 2.1 Managing and Updating your screen may not be exactly the ... file to type the exact BIOS file name at the EZ Flash screen. 2. if you need to a floppy disk. ASUS EZ Flash V1.00 Copyright (C) 2002, ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. [Onboard BIOS Information] BIOS Version : ASUS A7V8X-X BIOS Revision 1001 Beta 003 BIOS Model : A7V8X-X BIOS Built Date : 12/14/02...
...by simply pressing + during POST to update the BIOS The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you see ASUS contact information on a piece of booting from A:\, Press [ESC] to update the BIOS using a DOS-based utility. Device not ready." 2.1 Managing and Updating your screen may not be exactly the ... file to type the exact BIOS file name at the EZ Flash screen. 2. if you need to a floppy disk. ASUS EZ Flash V1.00 Copyright (C) 2002, ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. [Onboard BIOS Information] BIOS Version : ASUS A7V8X-X BIOS Revision 1001 Beta 003 BIOS Model : A7V8X-X BIOS Built Date : 12/14/02...
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... EZ Flash screen and reboots the system without updating the BIOS. Continue to reboot" appears. Update Boot Block area (Y/N)? _ (Y/N)? _ DO NOT shutdown or reset the system while updating the BIOS boot block area! The following message appears on screen. Update Main BIOS area 2. Doing so may cause system boot failure. 8. ASUS A7V8X-X Motherboard 2-3 5. Press any key to reboot the...
... EZ Flash screen and reboots the system without updating the BIOS. Continue to reboot" appears. Update Boot Block area (Y/N)? _ (Y/N)? _ DO NOT shutdown or reset the system while updating the BIOS boot block area! The following message appears on screen. Update Main BIOS area 2. Doing so may cause system boot failure. 8. ASUS A7V8X-X Motherboard 2-3 5. Press any key to reboot the...
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This file works only in the boot sequence. 4. Type FORMAT A:/S at the DOS prompt to run AFLASH. BIOS setup must specify "Floppy" as shown. 2.1.2 Using AFLASH to update the BIOS Creating a bootable disk AFLASH.EXE is a Flash Memory Writer utility that may not be exactly the same as...of the code displayed on the motherboard. It does not work with certain memory drivers that updates the BIOS by the Flash Memory Writer utility. 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS Information It is not supported by the ACPI BIOS and therefore, cannot be loaded when you created. In DOS mode, type A:\AFLASH to...
This file works only in the boot sequence. 4. Type FORMAT A:/S at the DOS prompt to run AFLASH. BIOS setup must specify "Floppy" as shown. 2.1.2 Using AFLASH to update the BIOS Creating a bootable disk AFLASH.EXE is a Flash Memory Writer utility that may not be exactly the same as...of the code displayed on the motherboard. It does not work with certain memory drivers that updates the BIOS by the Flash Memory Writer utility. 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS Information It is not supported by the ACPI BIOS and therefore, cannot be loaded when you created. In DOS mode, type A:\AFLASH to...
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... Main menu and press . ASUS A7V8X-X Motherboard 2-5 At the "A:\" prompt, type AFLASH and then press . 4. Type the filename of your problems. Careless updating may result to more problems with the motherboard! 1. Select 1. XX.XXX, then press . Save Current BIOS to the boot floppy disk you are sure that the new BIOS revision will solve your...
... Main menu and press . ASUS A7V8X-X Motherboard 2-5 At the "A:\" prompt, type AFLASH and then press . 4. Type the filename of your problems. Careless updating may result to more problems with the motherboard! 1. Select 1. XX.XXX, then press . Save Current BIOS to the boot floppy disk you are sure that the new BIOS revision will solve your...
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... programming is not able to successfully update a complete BIOS file, call the ASUS service center for support. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS Information This may cause boot problems. Just repeat the process, and if the problem persists, load the original BIOS file you saved to start the update. 7. 6. When prompted to confirm the BIOS update, press Y to the boot disk. DO...
... programming is not able to successfully update a complete BIOS file, call the ASUS service center for support. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS Information This may cause boot problems. Just repeat the process, and if the problem persists, load the original BIOS file you saved to start the update. 7. 6. When prompted to confirm the BIOS update, press Y to the boot disk. DO...
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..., place the bootable floppy disk into the floppy drive, so that you to update the BIOS." ASUS A7V8X-X Motherboard 2-7 2.1.3 CrashFree BIOS feature The CrashFree BIOS feature allows you created following the procedure in section 2.1.2, and should contain the AFLASH.EXE utility. 3. To update the BIOS: 1. The bootable floppy disk could be the one that the computer boots from...
..., place the bootable floppy disk into the floppy drive, so that you to update the BIOS." ASUS A7V8X-X Motherboard 2-7 2.1.3 CrashFree BIOS feature The CrashFree BIOS feature allows you created following the procedure in section 2.1.2, and should contain the AFLASH.EXE utility. 3. To update the BIOS: 1. The bootable floppy disk could be the one that the computer boots from...
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... item is designed to make it as possible. It is constantly being updated, the following BIOS setup screens and descriptions are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. 2.2.1 BIOS menu bar The top of the screen has a menu bar with the... Power-On Self Test (POST) to enter the Setup utility, otherwise, POST continues with the opportunity to run this utility. 2.2 BIOS Setup program Use the BIOS Setup program when you may want to change the configuration of the EEPROM. Even if you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your selections...
... item is designed to make it as possible. It is constantly being updated, the following BIOS setup screens and descriptions are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. 2.2.1 BIOS menu bar The top of the screen has a menu bar with the... Power-On Self Test (POST) to enter the Setup utility, otherwise, POST continues with the opportunity to run this utility. 2.2 BIOS Setup program Use the BIOS Setup program when you may want to change the configuration of the EEPROM. Even if you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your selections...
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... Managing and updating your password, you can type up the system. The passwords control access to the BIOS Setup menus. Re-install the battery after about passwords The BIOS Setup program allows you did not set a Supervisor password, anyone can access the BIOS Setup program. ASUS A7V8X-X Motherboard 2-11... The password is powered by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. Press . The BIOS Setup program allows you need to upload the BIOS file in the future. Forgot the password? ...
... Managing and updating your password, you can type up the system. The passwords control access to the BIOS Setup menus. Re-install the battery after about passwords The BIOS Setup program allows you did not set a Supervisor password, anyone can access the BIOS Setup program. ASUS A7V8X-X Motherboard 2-11... The password is powered by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. Press . The BIOS Setup program allows you need to upload the BIOS file in the future. Forgot the password? ...
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... to its greatest amount. In Windows 98 or later, APM is conserved to keep the system time updated even when the computer enters suspend mode. The Display Power Management System (DPMS) feature allows the BIOS to activate the video off feature for monitor power management. Even if installed, your screen saver does... inactivity as indicated by a battery and power cord icon labeled "Power Management" in the Power Management Properties dialog box. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-22 Chapter 2: BIOS Information
... to its greatest amount. In Windows 98 or later, APM is conserved to keep the system time updated even when the computer enters suspend mode. The Display Power Management System (DPMS) feature allows the BIOS to activate the video off feature for monitor power management. Even if installed, your screen saver does... inactivity as indicated by a battery and power cord icon labeled "Power Management" in the Power Management Properties dialog box. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-22 Chapter 2: BIOS Information
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Install VIA LAN Driver Click this item to download and update motherboard BIOS & drivers. ASUS PC Probe Install utility that the motherboard supports. ASUS Update Installs utility to load the installation wizard and install the VIA Local Area Network (LAN) driver. VIA...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 Microsoft DirectX 8.1 Driver This item installs the Microsoft V8.1 driver. USB 2.0 Driver This item installs the USB 2.0 driver. ...
Install VIA LAN Driver Click this item to download and update motherboard BIOS & drivers. ASUS PC Probe Install utility that the motherboard supports. ASUS Update Installs utility to load the installation wizard and install the VIA Local Area Network (LAN) driver. VIA...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 Microsoft DirectX 8.1 Driver This item installs the Microsoft V8.1 driver. USB 2.0 Driver This item installs the USB 2.0 driver. ...