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... this guide is organized ix Where to find more information ix Conventions used in this guide x Typography x A8N5X specifications summary xi 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 ASUS Proactive features 1-5 1.3.3 Innovative ASUS features 1-6 1.4 Before you proceed 1-7 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-8 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-8 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-8 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-9 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-10...
... this guide is organized ix Where to find more information ix Conventions used in this guide x Typography x A8N5X specifications summary xi 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 ASUS Proactive features 1-5 1.3.3 Innovative ASUS features 1-6 1.4 Before you proceed 1-7 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-8 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-8 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-8 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-9 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-10...
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...2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-2 2.1.2 Updating the BIOS 2-3 2.1.3 Saving the current BIOS file 2-5 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 2-6 2.1.5 ASUS EZ Flash utility 2-8 2.1.6 ASUS Update utility 2-9 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-12 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-13 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-13 2.2.3 Legend bar 2-14 2.2.4 Menu items 2-14... Primary and Secondary IDE Master/Slave 2-17 2.3.6 First, Second, Third, Fourth SATA Master 2-19 2.3.7 HDD SMART Monitoring 2-20 2.3.8 Installed Memory 2-20 2.4 Advanced menu 2-21 2.4.1 CPU Configuration 2-21 iv
...2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-2 2.1.2 Updating the BIOS 2-3 2.1.3 Saving the current BIOS file 2-5 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 2-6 2.1.5 ASUS EZ Flash utility 2-8 2.1.6 ASUS Update utility 2-9 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-12 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-13 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-13 2.2.3 Legend bar 2-14 2.2.4 Menu items 2-14... Primary and Secondary IDE Master/Slave 2-17 2.3.6 First, Second, Third, Fourth SATA Master 2-19 2.3.7 HDD SMART Monitoring 2-20 2.3.8 Installed Memory 2-20 2.4 Advanced menu 2-21 2.4.1 CPU Configuration 2-21 iv
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...A8N5X specifications summary CPU Socket 939 for AMD Athlon™ 64 X2/AMD Athlon™ 64FX and AMD Athlon™ 64 processors Supports AMD 64 architecture that spans across the Serial ATA and Parallel ATA drives Overclocking AI NOS™ (Non-Delay Overclocking System) ASUS... to 400 MHz Special features ASUS EZFlash ASUS Q-Fan ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS Multi-language BIOS ASUS MyLogo2 ASUS Instant Music (continued on the next page) xi Technology Chipset NVIDIA® nForce™ 4 System Bus 1600/2000 MT per second Memory Dual-channel memory architecture 4 x 184-pin ...
...A8N5X specifications summary CPU Socket 939 for AMD Athlon™ 64 X2/AMD Athlon™ 64FX and AMD Athlon™ 64 processors Supports AMD 64 architecture that spans across the Serial ATA and Parallel ATA drives Overclocking AI NOS™ (Non-Delay Overclocking System) ASUS... to 400 MHz Special features ASUS EZFlash ASUS Q-Fan ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS Multi-language BIOS ASUS MyLogo2 ASUS Instant Music (continued on the next page) xi Technology Chipset NVIDIA® nForce™ 4 System Bus 1600/2000 MT per second Memory Dual-channel memory architecture 4 x 184-pin ...
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... through the S/PDIF interfaces on USB 2.0. USB 2.0 is software compatible with existing PCI specifications. Dual Channel DDR memory support Employing the Double Data Rate (DDR) memory technology, the motherboard supports up the PCI bus. Serial ATA allows thinner, more flexible cables with RAID 0, RAID... voltage requirement. This high speed interface is backward compatible with digital connectivity to 4GB of system memory using DDR400/333/ 266 DIMMs. The ultra-fast 400MHz memory bus delivers the required bandwidth for four SATA and two PATA connectors. See pages 1-23. ...
... through the S/PDIF interfaces on USB 2.0. USB 2.0 is software compatible with existing PCI specifications. Dual Channel DDR memory support Employing the Double Data Rate (DDR) memory technology, the motherboard supports up the PCI bus. Serial ATA allows thinner, more flexible cables with RAID 0, RAID... voltage requirement. This high speed interface is backward compatible with digital connectivity to 4GB of system memory using DDR400/333/ 266 DIMMs. The ultra-fast 400MHz memory bus delivers the required bandwidth for four SATA and two PATA connectors. See pages 1-23. ...
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...this feature allows you can easily monitor the condition of current for overclocking aficionados, this utility, you to fine tune the CPU and memory voltage and gradually increase the Front Side Bus (FSB) and PCI Express frequency to the LAN (RJ-45) port(s). During the bootup...fan rotations per minute (RPM) is a technology that detects and reports Ethernet cable faults and shorts. Precision Tweaker Designed for critical components. ASUS A8N5X 1-5 PEG Link mode This feature allows you to adjust the PCI Express graphics frequency according to 100 meters at 1 meter accuracy. AI NET...
...this feature allows you can easily monitor the condition of current for overclocking aficionados, this utility, you to fine tune the CPU and memory voltage and gradually increase the Front Side Bus (FSB) and PCI Express frequency to the LAN (RJ-45) port(s). During the bootup...fan rotations per minute (RPM) is a technology that detects and reports Ethernet cable faults and shorts. Precision Tweaker Designed for critical components. ASUS A8N5X 1-5 PEG Link mode This feature allows you to adjust the PCI Express graphics frequency according to 100 meters at 1 meter accuracy. AI NET...
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...figure illustrates the location of memory module(s) installed per channel must be the same for details. • Due to chipset resource allocation, the system may detect less than 4 GB of system memory when you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. ASUS A8N5X 1-13 For optimum compatibility,... it is recommended that you installed four 1 GB DDR memory modules. • Due to CPU limitation, DIMM modules with four...
...figure illustrates the location of memory module(s) installed per channel must be the same for details. • Due to chipset resource allocation, the system may detect less than 4 GB of system memory when you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. ASUS A8N5X 1-13 For optimum compatibility,... it is recommended that you installed four 1 GB DDR memory modules. • Due to CPU limitation, DIMM modules with four...
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...slots, in a Single-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for 4 modules inserted into either the blue slots or the black slots as one module inserted into the blue and black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. support for the latest... DDR 400 Qualified Vendors List. 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction Single-Sided D S - supports one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. C - Double-Sided DIMM Support: A - B - DDR400 Qualified Vendors List Size 256MB 512MB 256MB 512MB 256MB 512MB 256MB 512MB ...
...slots, in a Single-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for 4 modules inserted into either the blue slots or the black slots as one module inserted into the blue and black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. support for the latest... DDR 400 Qualified Vendors List. 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction Single-Sided D S - supports one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. C - Double-Sided DIMM Support: A - B - DDR400 Qualified Vendors List Size 256MB 512MB 256MB 512MB 256MB 512MB 256MB 512MB ...
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... use . 4. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Assign an IRQ to install the memory modules first before adding or removing expansion cards. Keep the screw for information on the next page. 3. Failure to do so may need to unplug...
... use . 4. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Assign an IRQ to install the memory modules first before adding or removing expansion cards. Keep the screw for information on the next page. 3. Failure to do so may need to unplug...
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... the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS... you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. Remove the onboard battery. 3. A8N5X ® A8N5X Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear CMOS You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to re...
... the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS... you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. Remove the onboard battery. 3. A8N5X ® A8N5X Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear CMOS You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to re...
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Installed Memory 256MB F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →←: Select Menu -/+: ...bar, press the right or left arrow key on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS information. ASUS A8N5X 2-13 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help Phoenix-Award... the keyboard until the desired item is highlighted. • The BIOS setup screens shown in .] [ST321122A] [ASUS CDS520/A] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [Disabled] Select Menu Item Specific Help Change the day, month,...
Installed Memory 256MB F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →←: Select Menu -/+: ...bar, press the right or left arrow key on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS information. ASUS A8N5X 2-13 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help Phoenix-Award... the keyboard until the desired item is highlighted. • The BIOS setup screens shown in .] [ST321122A] [ASUS CDS520/A] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [Disabled] Select Menu Item Specific Help Change the day, month,...
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... Language 15 : 30 : 36 Wed, Nov 5 2004 [English] Legacy Diskette A: [1.44M, 3.5 in.] Legacy Diskette A: Primary IDE Master [ST321122A] Primary IDE Slave Disabled [ASUS C.D.S.5.2.0/[A]] Secondary IDE Master 360K , 5.25 i[nN.one] ..... [ ] Secondary IDE Slave 1.2M , 5.25 i[nN.one] ..... [ ] First SATA Master 720K , 3.5 in... in[.None] ..... [ ] Fourth SATA Slave [None] HDD SMART Monitoring [Disabled] ↑↓ :Move ENTER:Accept ESC:Abort Installed Memory 256MB Select Menu Item Specific Help Specifies the capacity and physical size of the selected item. ASUS A8N5X 2-15
... Language 15 : 30 : 36 Wed, Nov 5 2004 [English] Legacy Diskette A: [1.44M, 3.5 in.] Legacy Diskette A: Primary IDE Master [ST321122A] Primary IDE Slave Disabled [ASUS C.D.S.5.2.0/[A]] Secondary IDE Master 360K , 5.25 i[nN.one] ..... [ ] Secondary IDE Slave 1.2M , 5.25 i[nN.one] ..... [ ] First SATA Master 720K , 3.5 in... in[.None] ..... [ ] Fourth SATA Slave [None] HDD SMART Monitoring [Disabled] ↑↓ :Move ENTER:Accept ESC:Abort Installed Memory 256MB Select Menu Item Specific Help Specifies the capacity and physical size of the selected item. ASUS A8N5X 2-15
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... options: [Français] [German] [English] 2.3.4 Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.] Sets the type of the basic system information. Installed Memory 256MB F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →←: Select Menu -/+: Change Value Enter: Select Sub-menu F5: Setup Defaults F10...Configuration options: [Disabled] [360K, 5.25 in.] [1.2M , 5.25 in.] [720K , 3.5 in.] [1.44M, 3.5 in.] [2.88M, 3.5 in .] [ST321122A] [ASUS CDS520/A] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [Disabled] Select Menu Item Specific Help Change the day, month, year and century. 2.3 Main menu ...
... options: [Français] [German] [English] 2.3.4 Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.] Sets the type of the basic system information. Installed Memory 256MB F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →←: Select Menu -/+: Change Value Enter: Select Sub-menu F5: Setup Defaults F10...Configuration options: [Disabled] [360K, 5.25 in.] [1.2M , 5.25 in.] [720K , 3.5 in.] [1.44M, 3.5 in.] [2.88M, 3.5 in .] [ST321122A] [ASUS CDS520/A] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [Disabled] Select Menu Item Specific Help Change the day, month, year and century. 2.3 Main menu ...
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... Shows the number of the Primary IDE hard disk drives to set the partition of landing zone per track. Precomp Shows the number of installed memory. 2-20 Chapter 2: BIOS setup This item is not configurable. Head Shows the number of sectors per track. Sector Shows the number of the hard disk... data from the hard disk. This is necessary so that you to partition and format new IDE hard disk drives. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.3.8 Installed Memory Shows the size of precomp per track.
... Shows the number of the Primary IDE hard disk drives to set the partition of landing zone per track. Precomp Shows the number of installed memory. 2-20 Chapter 2: BIOS setup This item is not configurable. Head Shows the number of sectors per track. Sector Shows the number of the hard disk... data from the hard disk. This is necessary so that you to partition and format new IDE hard disk drives. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.3.8 Installed Memory Shows the size of precomp per track.
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...menu items allow you to malfunction. Advanced Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility DRAM Configuration Max Memclock (MHz) 1T/2T Memory Timing CAS# latency (Tcl) RAS# to Set F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →...Auto] Select Menu Item Specific Help DRAM timing and control DRAM Configuration The items in this frequency. Memory is prevented from running faster than this sub-menu show the DRAM-related information auto-detected by ...Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Disabled] Select Menu Item Specific Help Place an artificial memory clock limit on the system. ASUS A8N5X 2-21
...menu items allow you to malfunction. Advanced Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility DRAM Configuration Max Memclock (MHz) 1T/2T Memory Timing CAS# latency (Tcl) RAS# to Set F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →...Auto] Select Menu Item Specific Help DRAM timing and control DRAM Configuration The items in this frequency. Memory is prevented from running faster than this sub-menu show the DRAM-related information auto-detected by ...Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Disabled] Select Menu Item Specific Help Place an artificial memory clock limit on the system. ASUS A8N5X 2-21
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... Frequency [Auto] Sets the Hyper Transport frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [DDR200] [DDR266] [DDR333] [DDR400] [DDR400] [DDR433] [DDR466] [DDR500] [DDR533] [DDR550] [DDR600] 1T/2T Memory Timing [Auto] Sets the memory timing. Configuration options: [Auto] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [10] [11] [12] [13] [14] [15] Row precharge Time (Trp) [Auto] Sets the Row precharge time. Max Memclock (MHz...
... Frequency [Auto] Sets the Hyper Transport frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [DDR200] [DDR266] [DDR333] [DDR400] [DDR400] [DDR433] [DDR466] [DDR500] [DDR533] [DDR550] [DDR600] 1T/2T Memory Timing [Auto] Sets the memory timing. Configuration options: [Auto] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [10] [11] [12] [13] [14] [15] Row precharge Time (Trp) [Auto] Sets the Row precharge time. Max Memclock (MHz...
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... Controlled By is free for information on how to enable this item. Configuration options: [PCI Device] [Reserved] ASUS A8N5X 2-23 When set to [Yes] and if you want to assign the IRQ DMA and memory base address fields. Refer to the section "IRQ Resources" for use of PCI/PnP devices. Advanced Phoenix-Award...
... Controlled By is free for information on how to enable this item. Configuration options: [PCI Device] [Reserved] ASUS A8N5X 2-23 When set to [Yes] and if you want to assign the IRQ DMA and memory base address fields. Refer to the section "IRQ Resources" for use of PCI/PnP devices. Advanced Phoenix-Award...