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... or missing, contact your retailer. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction Before you for the following items. Motherboard ASUS A8S-X SE motherboard Cables Accessories 1 x Ultra DMA cable 1 x SATA power cable 1 x SATA signal cable 1 x Floppy disk cable I/O shield ...Application CDs ASUS motherboard support CD Documentation User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! 1.1 Welcome! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your...
... or missing, contact your retailer. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction Before you for the following items. Motherboard ASUS A8S-X SE motherboard Cables Accessories 1 x Ultra DMA cable 1 x SATA power cable 1 x SATA signal cable 1 x Floppy disk cable I/O shield ...Application CDs ASUS motherboard support CD Documentation User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! 1.1 Welcome! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your...
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ASUS A8S-X SE 1-3 These processors provide a dramatic leap forward in computers, networking and telecommunicatons equipment up to 150 MB/s data transfer rate. . 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product Highlights AMD ...
ASUS A8S-X SE 1-3 These processors provide a dramatic leap forward in computers, networking and telecommunicatons equipment up to 150 MB/s data transfer rate. . 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product Highlights AMD ...
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...to overclocking, C.P.R. When the system hangs due to buy a replacement ROM chip. The localized BIOS menus allow easier and faster configuration. ASUS A8S-X SE 1-5 ASUS Multi-language BIOS The multi-language BIOS allows you to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. Simply shut down and reboot the...BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case the system hangs due to use a DOS-based utility or boot from the ASUS support CD in the motherboard allows you to personalize and add style to restore the original BIOS data from a floppy disk. feature ...
...to overclocking, C.P.R. When the system hangs due to buy a replacement ROM chip. The localized BIOS menus allow easier and faster configuration. ASUS A8S-X SE 1-5 ASUS Multi-language BIOS The multi-language BIOS allows you to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. Simply shut down and reboot the...BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case the system hangs due to use a DOS-based utility or boot from the ASUS support CD in the motherboard allows you to personalize and add style to restore the original BIOS data from a floppy disk. feature ...
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...: RJ-45 Top:Line In Center:Line Out CD Below:Mic In AUX AAFP AD1986A EATXPWR SiS 756 PCIEX16 CHA_FAN Realtek RTL8201CL PCIEX1_1 PRI_IDE PCIEX1_2 A8S-X SE PCI1 SiS 965L R SATA2 SATA1 Super I/O PCI2 PCI3 GAME USB56 USB78 FLOPPY USBPW78 USBPW56 SB_PWR CHASSIS 4Mbit BIOS CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CLRTC CMOS...
...: RJ-45 Top:Line In Center:Line Out CD Below:Mic In AUX AAFP AD1986A EATXPWR SiS 756 PCIEX16 CHA_FAN Realtek RTL8201CL PCIEX1_1 PRI_IDE PCIEX1_2 A8S-X SE PCI1 SiS 965L R SATA2 SATA1 Super I/O PCI2 PCI3 GAME USB56 USB78 FLOPPY USBPW78 USBPW56 SB_PWR CHASSIS 4Mbit BIOS CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CLRTC CMOS...
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Take note of the marked corner (with gold triangle) on the socket to ensure correct installation. ASUS A8S-X SE 1-9 This mark should match a specific corner on the CPU. Incorrect installation of these processors can run applications faster than processors with a surface mount ...-pin Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket designed for the AMD Athlon™ 64 X2, AMD Athlon™ 64 FX, and AMD Sempron™ Processors. A8S-X SE ® A8S-X SE CPU Socket 939 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is facing towards you and the load lever is on...
Take note of the marked corner (with gold triangle) on the socket to ensure correct installation. ASUS A8S-X SE 1-9 This mark should match a specific corner on the CPU. Incorrect installation of these processors can run applications faster than processors with a surface mount ...-pin Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket designed for the AMD Athlon™ 64 X2, AMD Athlon™ 64 FX, and AMD Sempron™ Processors. A8S-X SE ® A8S-X SE CPU Socket 939 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is facing towards you and the load lever is on...
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... processors require a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to install the CPU heatsink and fan. 1. Follow these steps to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. ASUS A8S-X SE 1-11 If the instructions in this section do not have to remove the retention module base when installing the CPU or installing other motherboard...
... processors require a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to install the CPU heatsink and fan. 1. Follow these steps to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. ASUS A8S-X SE 1-11 If the instructions in this section do not have to remove the retention module base when installing the CPU or installing other motherboard...
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...the motherboard and the components. • We recommend to install the memory modules first before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. ASUS A8S-X SE 1-13 For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you installed four 1 GB DDR memory modules. • Due to chipset limitation, ... ® A8S-X SE 184-pin DDR DIMM Sockets • Make sure to CPU limitation, install on Channel B slots for a single-channel memory configuration. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest DDR 400 Qualified Vendor List for details. • Due to ...
...the motherboard and the components. • We recommend to install the memory modules first before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. ASUS A8S-X SE 1-13 For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you installed four 1 GB DDR memory modules. • Due to chipset limitation, ... ® A8S-X SE 184-pin DDR DIMM Sockets • Make sure to CPU limitation, install on Channel B slots for a single-channel memory configuration. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest DDR 400 Qualified Vendor List for details. • Due to ...
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... of Dual-channel memory configuration. support for the latest DDR 400 Qualified Vendors List. Double-Sided DIMM Support: A - C - ASUS A8S-X SE 1-15 Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for 4 modules inserted into the blue and black slots as one module inserted into either the blue slots, in a Singlechannel memory...
... of Dual-channel memory configuration. support for the latest DDR 400 Qualified Vendors List. Double-Sided DIMM Support: A - C - ASUS A8S-X SE 1-15 Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for 4 modules inserted into the blue and black slots as one module inserted into either the blue slots, in a Singlechannel memory...
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... do not need IRQ assignments. shared - - - - - Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. ASUS A8S-X SE 1-17 used - - - - - - shared - - - - - - 1.8.1 Standard interrupt assignments IRQ 0 1 2 3* 4* 5* 6 7* 8 9* 10* 11* 12* 13 14* 15* Priority 1 2 N/A 11 12 13 14 15 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Standard Function System Timer...
... do not need IRQ assignments. shared - - - - - Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. ASUS A8S-X SE 1-17 used - - - - - - shared - - - - - - 1.8.1 Standard interrupt assignments IRQ 0 1 2 3* 4* 5* 6 7* 8 9* 10* 11* 12* 13 14* 15* Priority 1 2 N/A 11 12 13 14 15 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Standard Function System Timer...
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... and enter BIOS setup to its previous values. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. A8S-X SE ® A8S-X SE Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear CMOS You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due... to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Keep the cap on the jumper default position. ASUS A8S-X SE 1-19 You can automatically reset parameter settings to re-enter data. 1.9 Jumpers 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Hold down...
... and enter BIOS setup to its previous values. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. A8S-X SE ® A8S-X SE Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear CMOS You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due... to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Keep the cap on the jumper default position. ASUS A8S-X SE 1-19 You can automatically reset parameter settings to re-enter data. 1.9 Jumpers 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Hold down...
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... of the Line Out, Line In, and Microphone jacks change when you select the 6-channel audio configuration as shown in the following table. ASUS A8S-X SE 1-21 1.10 Connectors This section describes and illustrates the motherboard rear panel and internal connectors. 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1 2 3 4 5 6 11 10 9 8 7 1. This port allows...
... of the Line Out, Line In, and Microphone jacks change when you select the 6-channel audio configuration as shown in the following table. ASUS A8S-X SE 1-21 1.10 Connectors This section describes and illustrates the motherboard rear panel and internal connectors. 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1 2 3 4 5 6 11 10 9 8 7 1. This port allows...
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... Audio Channel Ground Left Audio Channel Right Audio Channel A8S-X SE ® Ground Left Audio Channel A8S-X SE Internal Audio Connectors CD (Black) AUX (White) ASUS A8S-X SE 1-23 Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) This connector supports the provided floppy drive ribbon cable. A8S-X SE FLOPPY PIN 1 ® NOTE: Orient the red...
... Audio Channel Ground Left Audio Channel Right Audio Channel A8S-X SE ® Ground Left Audio Channel A8S-X SE Internal Audio Connectors CD (Black) AUX (White) ASUS A8S-X SE 1-23 Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) This connector supports the provided floppy drive ribbon cable. A8S-X SE FLOPPY PIN 1 ® NOTE: Orient the red...
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...to the fan connectors. These are inadequate, a USB header is purchased separately. USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC A8S-X SE ® USB56 1 A8S-X SE USB 2.0 Connectors USB78 1 USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND The USB/GAME module is available for connecting next generation USB peripherals such as ...! Connect the USB cable of the connector. You may damage the motherboard components. 5. GND +12V Rotation GND +12V Rotation PWR_FAN CPU_FAN A8S-X SE ® CHA_FAN Rotation +12V GND A8S-X SE Fan Connectors 6. ASUS A8S-X SE USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND 1-25
...to the fan connectors. These are inadequate, a USB header is purchased separately. USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC A8S-X SE ® USB56 1 A8S-X SE USB 2.0 Connectors USB78 1 USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND The USB/GAME module is available for connecting next generation USB peripherals such as ...! Connect the USB cable of the connector. You may damage the motherboard components. 5. GND +12V Rotation GND +12V Rotation PWR_FAN CPU_FAN A8S-X SE ® CHA_FAN Rotation +12V GND A8S-X SE Fan Connectors 6. ASUS A8S-X SE USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND 1-25
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...-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to 150 MB/s data transfer rate, faster than the standard parallel ATA with 133MB/s (Ultra ATA/133). A8S-X SE ® SATA2 SATA1 A8S-X SE SATA Connectors GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND 10. PORT2 L SENSE_SEND PORT2 R PORT1 R PORT1...
...-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to 150 MB/s data transfer rate, faster than the standard parallel ATA with 133MB/s (Ultra ATA/133). A8S-X SE ® SATA2 SATA1 A8S-X SE SATA Connectors GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND 10. PORT2 L SENSE_SEND PORT2 R PORT1 R PORT1...
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... disk. 4. The succeeding screen displays the status of paper. What you copied to download the latest BIOS file for reference only. ASUS A8S-X SE 2-3 From the Open field, type D:\bootdisk\makeboot a: assuming that D: is for your screen may cause system boot failure! Visit the... ASUS website (www.asus.com) to the bootable floppy disk. 5. Boot the system from the support CD to the bootable floppy disk that you see...
... disk. 4. The succeeding screen displays the status of paper. What you copied to download the latest BIOS file for reference only. ASUS A8S-X SE 2-3 From the Open field, type D:\bootdisk\makeboot a: assuming that D: is for your screen may cause system boot failure! Visit the... ASUS website (www.asus.com) to the bootable floppy disk. 5. Boot the system from the support CD to the bootable floppy disk that you see...
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...64258;oppy disk in the drive, the error message "Floppy not found !" To launch EZ Flash, press during the Power-On Self Tests (POST). ASUS A8S-X SE 2-5 Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Reading flash ..... User recovery requested. appears. •If the correct BIOS...ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - done A:\> When the copy process is displayed. Checking for your motherboard and rename the downloaded file as "A8S-XSE.ROM". 4. Reboot the system. 3. Make sure to a floppy disk. 2. Save the BIOS file to rename the downloaded ...
...64258;oppy disk in the drive, the error message "Floppy not found !" To launch EZ Flash, press during the Power-On Self Tests (POST). ASUS A8S-X SE 2-5 Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Reading flash ..... User recovery requested. appears. •If the correct BIOS...ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - done A:\> When the copy process is displayed. Checking for your motherboard and rename the downloaded file as "A8S-XSE.ROM". 4. Reboot the system. 3. Make sure to a floppy disk. 2. Save the BIOS file to rename the downloaded ...
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... BIOS! Boot the system. 2. Bad BIOS checksum. Checking for this motherboard. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! ASUS A8S-X SE 2-7 When a corrupted BIOS is no floppy disk found ! Starting BIOS recovery... The support CD contains the a working BIOS for...the support CD: 1. Checking for CD-ROM... Checking for floppy... Completed. Doing so may cause system boot failure! 2. Visit ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file. If there is detected, the following screen message appears. Start flashing... Bad ...
... BIOS! Boot the system. 2. Bad BIOS checksum. Checking for this motherboard. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! ASUS A8S-X SE 2-7 When a corrupted BIOS is no floppy disk found ! Starting BIOS recovery... The support CD contains the a working BIOS for...the support CD: 1. Checking for CD-ROM... Checking for floppy... Completed. Doing so may cause system boot failure! 2. Visit ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file. If there is detected, the following screen message appears. Start flashing... Bad ...
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...] : [Not Detected] : [Not Detected] :[Not Detected] : [Not Detected] : [Not Detected] [Native] Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field. Use [+] or [-] to another. ASUS A8S-X SE 2-9 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A Language Primary IDE Master...
...] : [Not Detected] : [Not Detected] :[Not Detected] : [Not Detected] : [Not Detected] [Native] Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field. Use [+] or [-] to another. ASUS A8S-X SE 2-9 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A Language Primary IDE Master...
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... Setup program, the Main menu screen appears giving you to select a field. Configuration options: [Chinese(BIG5)] [Japanese] [Français] [German] [English] ASUS A8S-X SE 2-11 Use [+] or [-] to configure system time. 2.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xxxx] Allows you to set the system date. 2.3.3 Legacy Diskette A [1.44M...
... Setup program, the Main menu screen appears giving you to select a field. Configuration options: [Chinese(BIG5)] [Japanese] [Français] [German] [English] ASUS A8S-X SE 2-11 Use [+] or [-] to configure system time. 2.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xxxx] Allows you to set the system date. 2.3.3 Legacy Diskette A [1.44M...
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... Athlon(tm) 64 Processor 3200+ : 2011MHz : 1 System Memory Size : 256MB AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. ASUS A8S-X SE 2-13 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.3.6 Onboard PCI S-ATA Controller [Native] Disables or sets the onboard PCI S-ATA controller mode. System Memory Displays...
... Athlon(tm) 64 Processor 3200+ : 2011MHz : 1 System Memory Size : 256MB AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. ASUS A8S-X SE 2-13 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.3.6 Onboard PCI S-ATA Controller [Native] Disables or sets the onboard PCI S-ATA controller mode. System Memory Displays...