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... Link Mode 2-30 2.4.7 Instant Music 2-31 2.5 Power menu 2-32 2.5.1 ACPI Suspend Type 2-32 2.5.2 ACPI APIC Support 2-32 2.5.3 APM Configuration 2-33 2.5.4 Hardware Monitor 2-35 2.6 Boot menu 2-36 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority 2-36 2.6.2...Exit menu 2-41 Chapter 3: Software support 3.1 Installing an operating system 3-2 3.2 Support CD information 3-2 3.2.1 Running the support CD 3-2 3.2.2 Drivers menu 3-3 3.2.3 Utilities menu 3-4 3.2.4 Manuals menu 3-6 3.2.5 ASUS Contact information 3-7 3.2.6 Other information 3-7 3.3 Software information 3-9 3.3.1 ASUS MyLogo2 3-9 3.3.2 AI NET 2 ...
... Link Mode 2-30 2.4.7 Instant Music 2-31 2.5 Power menu 2-32 2.5.1 ACPI Suspend Type 2-32 2.5.2 ACPI APIC Support 2-32 2.5.3 APM Configuration 2-33 2.5.4 Hardware Monitor 2-35 2.6 Boot menu 2-36 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority 2-36 2.6.2...Exit menu 2-41 Chapter 3: Software support 3.1 Installing an operating system 3-2 3.2 Support CD information 3-2 3.2.1 Running the support CD 3-2 3.2.2 Drivers menu 3-3 3.2.3 Utilities menu 3-4 3.2.4 Manuals menu 3-6 3.2.5 ASUS Contact information 3-7 3.2.6 Other information 3-7 3.3 Software information 3-9 3.3.1 ASUS MyLogo2 3-9 3.3.2 AI NET 2 ...
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...chapter describes the contents of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. It also lists the hardware setup procedures that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS...information Refer to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the support CD that may have to the ASUS contact information. 2. It includes description of the standard package. About this guide is organized This manual contains ...
...chapter describes the contents of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. It also lists the hardware setup procedures that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS...information Refer to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the support CD that may have to the ASUS contact information. 2. It includes description of the standard package. About this guide is organized This manual contains ...
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... 2 ASUS Multi-language BIOS ASUS MyLogo2 ASUS Instant Music (continued on the next page) xi DIMM voltage: 9-step DRAM voltage control - PCI Express Frequency: Allows 1MHz increment from 200 MHz to 200MHz - A8N5X specifications summary CPU Socket 939 for AMD Athlon™ 64 X2/AMD Athlon™ 64FX and AMD Athlon™ 64 processors Supports...
... 2 ASUS Multi-language BIOS ASUS MyLogo2 ASUS Instant Music (continued on the next page) xi DIMM voltage: 9-step DRAM voltage control - PCI Express Frequency: Allows 1MHz increment from 200 MHz to 200MHz - A8N5X specifications summary CPU Socket 939 for AMD Athlon™ 64 X2/AMD Athlon™ 64FX and AMD Athlon™ 64 processors Supports...
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A8N5X specifications summary Internal connectors LAN AI Audio USB Rear panel BIOS features Power Requirement 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 2 x IDE connectors 4 x Serial ATA connectors 1 x CPU fan ... page) xii NV Firewall™ AI NET2 Realtek® ALC850 8-channel CODEC 1 x Coaxial S/PDIF out port 1 x Optical S/PDIF out port Supports Universal Audio Jack (UAJ®) Technology Supports Audio Sensing and Enumeration Technology Supports up to 10 USB 2.0 ports 1 x Parallel port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x Optical S/PDIF out port 1 x Coaxial S/PDIF...
A8N5X specifications summary Internal connectors LAN AI Audio USB Rear panel BIOS features Power Requirement 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 2 x IDE connectors 4 x Serial ATA connectors 1 x CPU fan ... page) xii NV Firewall™ AI NET2 Realtek® ALC850 8-channel CODEC 1 x Coaxial S/PDIF out port 1 x Optical S/PDIF out port Supports Universal Audio Jack (UAJ®) Technology Supports Audio Sensing and Enumeration Technology Supports up to 10 USB 2.0 ports 1 x Parallel port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x Optical S/PDIF out port 1 x Coaxial S/PDIF...
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utility Anti-virus utility (OEM version) NVIDIA® nTune™ utility *Specifications are subject to change without notice. xiii A8N5X specifications summary Form Factor Support CD contents ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Live Update utility ASUS Cool'n'Quiet!
utility Anti-virus utility (OEM version) NVIDIA® nTune™ utility *Specifications are subject to change without notice. xiii A8N5X specifications summary Form Factor Support CD contents ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Live Update utility ASUS Cool'n'Quiet!
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This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction ASUS A8N5X 1-1
This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction ASUS A8N5X 1-1
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.... 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction Before you for the following items. Motherboard ASUS A8N5X motherboard I/O modules USB 2.0 2-port module Cables 2 x Serial ATA signal cables 1 x Serial ATA power cables (dual plugs) Ultra DMA/133 cable 40-conductor IDE cable Floppy disk drive cable Accessories I/O shield A p p l i c a t i o n C D s ASUS motherboard support CD D o c u m e n t a t i o n User guide If any of new features and...
.... 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction Before you for the following items. Motherboard ASUS A8N5X motherboard I/O modules USB 2.0 2-port module Cables 2 x Serial ATA signal cables 1 x Serial ATA power cables (dual plugs) Ultra DMA/133 cable 40-conductor IDE cable Floppy disk drive cable Accessories I/O shield A p p l i c a t i o n C D s ASUS motherboard support CD D o c u m e n t a t i o n User guide If any of new features and...
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See page 1-10. ASUS A8N5X 1-3 HyperTransport™ Technology HyperTransport™ Technology is an easy-to meet demands for each core to -use high-performance desktop firewall application that dynamically...® nForce™ 4 chipset with discrete L2 cache structure for more powerful computing. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights AMD Dual-Core Architecture The motherboard supports AMD dual-core processors containing two physical CPU cores with the NVIDIA® Gigabit Ethernet, it provides advanced anti-computer-hacking technologies, remote management capabilities...
See page 1-10. ASUS A8N5X 1-3 HyperTransport™ Technology HyperTransport™ Technology is an easy-to meet demands for each core to -use high-performance desktop firewall application that dynamically...® nForce™ 4 chipset with discrete L2 cache structure for more powerful computing. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights AMD Dual-Core Architecture The motherboard supports AMD dual-core processors containing two physical CPU cores with the NVIDIA® Gigabit Ethernet, it provides advanced anti-computer-hacking technologies, remote management capabilities...
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...details. See page 1-18 for details. USB 2.0 is software compatible with existing PCI specifications. PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect technology that speeds up to powerful audio and speaker systems. See page 1-21 for details. USB ...NVIDIA® nForce™ 4 RAID controller onboard provides the motherboard with USB 1.1. See page 1-13. Serial ATA technology The motherboard supports the next-generation Serial ATA technology through the S/PDIF interfaces on USB 2.0. See page 1-21 and 1-25 for four SATA and ...
...details. See page 1-18 for details. USB 2.0 is software compatible with existing PCI specifications. PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect technology that speeds up to powerful audio and speaker systems. See page 1-21 for details. USB ...NVIDIA® nForce™ 4 RAID controller onboard provides the motherboard with USB 1.1. See page 1-13. Serial ATA technology The motherboard supports the next-generation Serial ATA technology through the S/PDIF interfaces on USB 2.0. See page 1-21 and 1-25 for four SATA and ...
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... to achieve maximum system performance. See pages 2-30 and 3-9 for details. See pages 1-22, 1-23 and 3-10 for timely failure detection. ASUS A8N5X 1-5 The system fan rotations per minute (RPM) is monitored for details. During the bootup process, AI NET 2 immediately diagnoses the LAN cable(s)... and reports shorts and faults up to prevent overheating and damage. AI Audio technology The motherboard supports 8-channel audio through the onboard ALC850 CODEC with 16-bit DAC, a stereo 16-bit ADC, and an AC97 2.3 compatible multi-channel...
... to achieve maximum system performance. See pages 2-30 and 3-9 for details. See pages 1-22, 1-23 and 3-10 for timely failure detection. ASUS A8N5X 1-5 The system fan rotations per minute (RPM) is monitored for details. During the bootup process, AI NET 2 immediately diagnoses the LAN cable(s)... and reports shorts and faults up to prevent overheating and damage. AI Audio technology The motherboard supports 8-channel audio through the onboard ALC850 CODEC with 16-bit DAC, a stereo 16-bit ADC, and an AC97 2.3 compatible multi-channel...
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...details. This protection eliminates the need to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. Just press the ASUS Instant Music Lite special function keys and enjoy the music! 1.3.3 Innovative ASUS features CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you to playback audio files even without booting the system to...localized BIOS menus allow you to select the language of your choice from the support CD in the motherboard allows you to personalize and add style to configure easier and faster. ASUS Multi-language BIOS The multi-language BIOS allows you to your system with customizable ...
...details. This protection eliminates the need to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. Just press the ASUS Instant Music Lite special function keys and enjoy the music! 1.3.3 Innovative ASUS features CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you to playback audio files even without booting the system to...localized BIOS menus allow you to select the language of your choice from the support CD in the motherboard allows you to personalize and add style to configure easier and faster. ASUS Multi-language BIOS The multi-language BIOS allows you to your system with customizable ...
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... 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with 128 Mb memory chips or double-sided x16 memory chips are not supported in this motherboard. The following figure illustrates the location of the sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 A8N5X ® A8N5X 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 1.7.2 Memory... next page for details. • Due to CPU limitation, DIMM modules with four 184-pin Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. ASUS A8N5X 1-13
... 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with 128 Mb memory chips or double-sided x16 memory chips are not supported in this motherboard. The following figure illustrates the location of the sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 A8N5X ® A8N5X 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 1.7.2 Memory... next page for details. • Due to CPU limitation, DIMM modules with four 184-pin Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. ASUS A8N5X 1-13
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...the blue slots or the black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. supports one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. B - C - Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for 4 modules inserted into the blue and black slots as one module ...CCC MT8VDDT3264AG-40BCB MT16VDDT6464AG-40BCB HYS64D32300HU-5-C HYS64D64320HU-5-C CMX256A-3200C2PT VS512MB400 TWINX2048-3200C2 HYMD232645D8J-D43 HYMD264646D8J-D43 Brand Side(s) Component DIMM support AB C Hynix SS Hynix DS Mosel SS Mosel DS Infineon SS Infineon DS KINGSTON SS KINGSTON DS N/A DS SAMSUNG ...
...the blue slots or the black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. supports one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. B - C - Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for 4 modules inserted into the blue and black slots as one module ...CCC MT8VDDT3264AG-40BCB MT16VDDT6464AG-40BCB HYS64D32300HU-5-C HYS64D64320HU-5-C CMX256A-3200C2PT VS512MB400 TWINX2048-3200C2 HYMD232645D8J-D43 HYMD264646D8J-D43 Brand Side(s) Component DIMM support AB C Hynix SS Hynix DS Mosel SS Mosel DS Infineon SS Infineon DS KINGSTON SS KINGSTON DS N/A DS SAMSUNG ...
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... 1 Unlocked retaining clip A DDR DIMM is properly seated. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM. 1 1 DDR DIMM notch Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 2. The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in place and the DIMM is keyed with a notch so...back in only one direction. Remove the DIMM from the socket. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to remove a DIMM. 2 1. ASUS A8N5X 1-15 Locked Retaining Clip 1.7.4 Removing a DIMM Follow these steps to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Firmly insert the DIMM into a ...
... 1 Unlocked retaining clip A DDR DIMM is properly seated. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM. 1 1 DDR DIMM notch Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 2. The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in place and the DIMM is keyed with a notch so...back in only one direction. Remove the DIMM from the socket. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to remove a DIMM. 2 1. ASUS A8N5X 1-15 Locked Retaining Clip 1.7.4 Removing a DIMM Follow these steps to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Firmly insert the DIMM into a ...
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... information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Secure the card to unplug the power cord before installing a PCI Express x16 card. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an...
... information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Secure the card to unplug the power cord before installing a PCI Express x16 card. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an...
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... USB 2.0 controller shared - - -- - - - The figure shows a LAN card installed on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that comply with PCI specifications. PCI slot 3 - - ASUS A8N5X 1-17 Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.8.4 PCI slots... The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI...
... USB 2.0 controller shared - - -- - - - The figure shows a LAN card installed on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that comply with PCI specifications. PCI slot 3 - - ASUS A8N5X 1-17 Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.8.4 PCI slots... The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI...
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... Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. The Universal PCIe slot supports a total bandwidth of a PCI Express x1 slot. The following figure shows a graphics card installed on the PCI Express x1 slot. 1.8.7 Universal PCIe...slot) This motherboard provides a PCI Express x4 slot that can be used for twice the speed of 1GB/s. 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction This ASUS proprietary slot allows you to use additional PCI Express cards (e.g. The figure shows a network card installed on the PCI Express x16 slot. graphics card...
... Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. The Universal PCIe slot supports a total bandwidth of a PCI Express x1 slot. The following figure shows a graphics card installed on the PCI Express x1 slot. 1.8.7 Universal PCIe...slot) This motherboard provides a PCI Express x4 slot that can be used for twice the speed of 1GB/s. 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction This ASUS proprietary slot allows you to use additional PCI Express cards (e.g. The figure shows a network card installed on the PCI Express x16 slot. graphics card...
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This port is for the LAN port LED indications. L A N ( R J - 4 5 ) p o r t . Supported by the NVIDIA® nForce™ 4 Gigabit MAC with external Marvell® PHY, this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 8 . In 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel configuration, ...
This port is for the LAN port LED indications. L A N ( R J - 4 5 ) p o r t . Supported by the NVIDIA® nForce™ 4 Gigabit MAC with external Marvell® PHY, this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 8 . In 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel configuration, ...
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... connectors SATA4 SATA2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND SATA3 SATA1 ASUS A8N5X 1-23 If you intent to create a Serial ATA RAID set to S A T A by the NVIDIA® nForce™ 4 chipset, these connectors are set using these connectors. ... details on how to set up to these connectors, enable the RAID function of data transfer rate. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4) Supported by default. 3.
... connectors SATA4 SATA2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND SATA3 SATA1 ASUS A8N5X 1-23 If you intent to create a Serial ATA RAID set to S A T A by the NVIDIA® nForce™ 4 chipset, these connectors are set using these connectors. ... details on how to set up to these connectors, enable the RAID function of data transfer rate. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4) Supported by default. 3.
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Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. These are not jumpers! GND +12V Rotation CPU_FAN CHA2_FAN PWR_FAN A8N5X ® CHIP_FAN CHA1_FAN A8N5X Fan connectors CPU_FAN GND +12V Rotation CHA2_FAN PWR_FAN CHIP_FAN GND +12V Rotation GND +12V Rotation CHA1_FAN GND +12V Rotation 1-24 Chapter 1: ...of the connector. • Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! • The ASUS Q-Fan function is supported using the CPU Fan (CPU_FAN) and Chassis Fan 1 (CHA1_FAN) connectors only. • The chipset fan is synchronized with the CPU fan....
Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. These are not jumpers! GND +12V Rotation CPU_FAN CHA2_FAN PWR_FAN A8N5X ® CHIP_FAN CHA1_FAN A8N5X Fan connectors CPU_FAN GND +12V Rotation CHA2_FAN PWR_FAN CHIP_FAN GND +12V Rotation GND +12V Rotation CHA1_FAN GND +12V Rotation 1-24 Chapter 1: ...of the connector. • Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! • The ASUS Q-Fan function is supported using the CPU Fan (CPU_FAN) and Chassis Fan 1 (CHA1_FAN) connectors only. • The chipset fan is synchronized with the CPU fan....