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Contents Notices vi Safety information vii About this guide viii Typography ix A8S-X SE specifications summary x 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 Unique ASUS features 1-5 1.4 Before you proceed 1-6 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-7 1.5.1 Motherboard layout 1-7 1.5.2 Placement direction 1-8 1.5.3 Screw holes 1-8 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-9 1.6.1 Overview 1-9 1.6.2 Installling the CPU 1-9 1.6.3 Installing the heatsink and fan 1-11...
Contents Notices vi Safety information vii About this guide viii Typography ix A8S-X SE specifications summary x 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 Unique ASUS features 1-5 1.4 Before you proceed 1-6 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-7 1.5.1 Motherboard layout 1-7 1.5.2 Placement direction 1-8 1.5.3 Screw holes 1-8 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-9 1.6.1 Overview 1-9 1.6.2 Installling the CPU 1-9 1.6.3 Installing the heatsink and fan 1-11...
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... 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! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the...
... 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! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the...
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...processors provide a dramatic leap forward in computers, networking and telecommunicatons equipment up to 150 MB/s data transfer rate. . ASUS A8S-X SE 1-3 HyperTransport™ Technology HyperTransport™ Technology is a high-speed, low latency, point-to-point link designed to...;cation, an evolutionary replacement of the Parallel ATA storage interface. 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 discrete L2 cache structure for each core to meet demands for ...
...processors provide a dramatic leap forward in computers, networking and telecommunicatons equipment up to 150 MB/s data transfer rate. . ASUS A8S-X SE 1-3 HyperTransport™ Technology HyperTransport™ Technology is a high-speed, low latency, point-to-point link designed to...;cation, an evolutionary replacement of the Parallel ATA storage interface. 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 discrete L2 cache structure for each core to meet demands for ...
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... shut down and reboot the system, and BIOS automatically restores the CPU previous setting for each parameter. ASUS MyLogo™ This new feature present in the motherboard allows you to personalize and add style to buy a replacement ROM chip. No need to your choice... ASUS features CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. The localized BIOS menus allow easier and faster configuration. eliminates the need to restore the original BIOS data from a floppy disk. ASUS A8S-X SE...
... shut down and reboot the system, and BIOS automatically restores the CPU previous setting for each parameter. ASUS MyLogo™ This new feature present in the motherboard allows you to personalize and add style to buy a replacement ROM chip. No need to your choice... ASUS features CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. The localized BIOS menus allow easier and faster configuration. eliminates the need to restore the original BIOS data from a floppy disk. ASUS A8S-X SE...
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A8S-X SE ® SB_PWR ON A8S-X SE Onboard LED Standby Power OFF Powered Off 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before you install motherboard components or change any component, place it on them due ... came with a green standby power LED that lights up to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that...
A8S-X SE ® SB_PWR ON A8S-X SE Onboard LED Standby Power OFF Powered Off 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before you install motherboard components or change any component, place it on them due ... came with a green standby power LED that lights up to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that...
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... module) DDR DIMM_B1 (64 bit,184-pin module) DDR DIMM_B2 (64 bit,184-pin module) SEC_IDE 30.5cm (12in) 1.5 Motherboard overview 1.5.1 Motherboard layout 21.8cm (8.6in) PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard PWR_FAN CPU_FAN SPDIF_O ATX12V PARALLEL PORT COM1 USB12 USBPW12 USBPW34 Bottom: USB3 ... 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 Power PANEL ASUS A8S-X SE 1-7
... module) DDR DIMM_B1 (64 bit,184-pin module) DDR DIMM_B2 (64 bit,184-pin module) SEC_IDE 30.5cm (12in) 1.5 Motherboard overview 1.5.1 Motherboard layout 21.8cm (8.6in) PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard PWR_FAN CPU_FAN SPDIF_O ATX12V PARALLEL PORT COM1 USB12 USBPW12 USBPW34 Bottom: USB3 ... 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 Power PANEL ASUS A8S-X SE 1-7
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...not overtighten the screws! Doing so may damage the motherboard. Failure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis A8S-X SE ® Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the chassis as... indicated in the correct orientation. Make sure to do so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction...
...not overtighten the screws! Doing so may damage the motherboard. Failure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis A8S-X SE ® Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the chassis as... indicated in the correct orientation. Make sure to do so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction...
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...match a specific corner on your left. The 128-bit-wide data paths of the marked corner (with gold triangle) on the motherboard. 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 the...; 64 FX, and AMD Sempron™ Processors. ASUS A8S-X SE 1-9 Incorrect installation of the CPU into the socket may bend the pins and severely damage the CPU! Locate the CPU socket on the CPU. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) 1.6.1 Overview The motherboard comes with only 32-bit or 64-bit wide ...
...match a specific corner on your left. The 128-bit-wide data paths of the marked corner (with gold triangle) on the motherboard. 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 the...; 64 FX, and AMD Sempron™ Processors. ASUS A8S-X SE 1-9 Incorrect installation of the CPU into the socket may bend the pins and severely damage the CPU! Locate the CPU socket on the CPU. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) 1.6.1 Overview The motherboard comes with only 32-bit or 64-bit wide ...
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... base. • The retention module base is properly applied to remove the retention module base when installing the CPU or installing other motherboard components. • If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that you install the heatsink and fan assembly...fied heatsink and fan assembly. Make sure that a Thermal Interface Material is already installed on the motherboard upon purchase. • You do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. Follow these steps to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. ASUS A8S-X SE 1-11
... base. • The retention module base is properly applied to remove the retention module base when installing the CPU or installing other motherboard components. • If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that you install the heatsink and fan assembly...fied heatsink and fan assembly. Make sure that a Thermal Interface Material is already installed on the motherboard upon purchase. • You do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. Follow these steps to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. ASUS A8S-X SE 1-11
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... snap the retention bracket in place. GND +12V Rotation GND +12V Rotation PWR_FAN CPU_FAN A8S-X SE ® CHA_FAN Rotation +12V GND A8S-X SE Fan Connectors Do not forget to the module base. 5. Push down the retention bracket lock on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Attach one end of the retention bracket (near the retention bracket lock...
... snap the retention bracket in place. GND +12V Rotation GND +12V Rotation PWR_FAN CPU_FAN A8S-X SE ® CHA_FAN Rotation +12V GND A8S-X SE Fan Connectors Do not forget to the module base. 5. Push down the retention bracket lock on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Attach one end of the retention bracket (near the retention bracket lock...
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...; 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 this section. • Always ...8226; Due to install the memory modules first before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. ASUS A8S-X SE 1-13 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. • We recommend to chipset resource allocation, the system may install 128MB, 256MB,...
...; 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 this section. • Always ...8226; Due to install the memory modules first before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. ASUS A8S-X SE 1-13 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. • We recommend to chipset resource allocation, the system may install 128MB, 256MB,...
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shared - - - - - - - used - - - - - - ASUS A8S-X SE 1-17 used - - - shared - - - - - - shared - - - - - - When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need ... for PCI steering IRQ holder for PCI steering PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port Numeric Data Processor Primary IDE Channel Secondary IDE Channel 1.8.2 IRQ assignments for this motherboard PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 PCI slot 3 PCIe x1 slot 1 PCIe x1 slot 2 PCIe x16 slot Onboard USB controller 1 Onboard USB controller 2 Onboard USB controller 3 Onboard...
shared - - - - - - - used - - - - - - ASUS A8S-X SE 1-17 used - - - shared - - - - - - shared - - - - - - When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need ... for PCI steering IRQ holder for PCI steering PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port Numeric Data Processor Primary IDE Channel Secondary IDE Channel 1.8.2 IRQ assignments for this motherboard PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 PCI slot 3 PCIe x1 slot 1 PCIe x1 slot 2 PCIe x16 slot Onboard USB controller 1 Onboard USB controller 2 Onboard USB controller 3 Onboard...
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...In 6-channel mode, the function of this jack becomes Front Speaker Out. 6. This Line Out (lime) jack connects a headphone or a speaker. Microphone jack. ASUS A8S-X SE 1-21 This green 6-pin connector is for the LAN port LED indications. Line Out jack. This Mic (pink) jack connects a microphone. This port allows connection... of this jack becomes Surround Out. 5. Parallel port. PS/2 mouse port. RJ-45 port. 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.
...In 6-channel mode, the function of this jack becomes Front Speaker Out. 6. This Line Out (lime) jack connects a headphone or a speaker. Microphone jack. ASUS A8S-X SE 1-21 This green 6-pin connector is for the LAN port LED indications. Line Out jack. This Mic (pink) jack connects a microphone. This port allows connection... of this jack becomes Surround Out. 5. Parallel port. PS/2 mouse port. RJ-45 port. 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.
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... connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) This connector supports the provided floppy drive ribbon cable. After connecting one end to the motherboard, connect the other end to the floppy drive. (Pin 5 is removed to receive stereo audio input from sound sources... when using ribbon cables with pin 5 plug). A8S-X SE Floppy Disk Drive Connector 3. Right 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 A8S-X SE FLOPPY PIN 1 ® NOTE: Orient the ...
... connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) This connector supports the provided floppy drive ribbon cable. After connecting one end to the motherboard, connect the other end to the floppy drive. (Pin 5 is removed to receive stereo audio input from sound sources... when using ribbon cables with pin 5 plug). A8S-X SE Floppy Disk Drive Connector 3. Right 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 A8S-X SE FLOPPY PIN 1 ® NOTE: Orient the ...
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... motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of sufficient air flow within the system may install the USB module in the chassis front panel. Connect the USB cable of 1A~2.22A (26.64W max.) at +12V. ASUS A8S-X SE...(8.88W max.) or a total of the USB 2.0 module to the fan connectors. You may damage the motherboard components. GND +12V Rotation GND +12V Rotation PWR_FAN CPU_FAN A8S-X SE ® CHA_FAN Rotation +12V GND A8S-X SE Fan Connectors 6. The module has two USB 2.0 ports for additional USB ports. USB header (10-1 pin...
... motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of sufficient air flow within the system may install the USB module in the chassis front panel. Connect the USB cable of 1A~2.22A (26.64W max.) at +12V. ASUS A8S-X SE...(8.88W max.) or a total of the USB 2.0 module to the fan connectors. You may damage the motherboard components. GND +12V Rotation GND +12V Rotation PWR_FAN CPU_FAN A8S-X SE ® CHA_FAN Rotation +12V GND A8S-X SE Fan Connectors 6. The module has two USB 2.0 ports for additional USB ports. USB header (10-1 pin...
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... Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk. 2.1.2 Using AFUDOS to continue. 2. d. Doing so may not be exactly the same as shown. Copy the AFUDOS.EXE utility from the floppy disk. 4. ASUS A8S-X SE 2-3 What you copied to download ...the latest BIOS file for reference only. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to the bootable floppy disk. 5. At the DOS prompt, type the...
... Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk. 2.1.2 Using AFUDOS to continue. 2. d. Doing so may not be exactly the same as shown. Copy the AFUDOS.EXE utility from the floppy disk. 4. ASUS A8S-X SE 2-3 What you copied to download ...the latest BIOS file for reference only. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to the bootable floppy disk. 5. At the DOS prompt, type the...
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... When the copy process is accessible by default to display the following. User recovery requested. If all the necessary files are found !" ASUS A8S-X SE 2-5 Make sure that contains the BIOS file. The EZ Flash is built-in the BIOS firmware so it is complete, the ...;oppy disk. 2. Reboot the system. 3. Checking for your motherboard and rename the downloaded file as "A8S-XSE.ROM". 4. Insert the floppy disk that the floppy disk has at least 600KB of booting from a diskette and using ASUS EZ Flash: 1. To update the BIOS using a DOS-based...
... When the copy process is accessible by default to display the following. User recovery requested. If all the necessary files are found !" ASUS A8S-X SE 2-5 Make sure that contains the BIOS file. The EZ Flash is built-in the BIOS firmware so it is complete, the ...;oppy disk. 2. Reboot the system. 3. Checking for your motherboard and rename the downloaded file as "A8S-XSE.ROM". 4. Insert the floppy disk that the floppy disk has at least 600KB of booting from a diskette and using ASUS EZ Flash: 1. To update the BIOS using a DOS-based...
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...DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so may not be the latest BIOS version for floppy... ASUS A8S-X SE 2-7 The support CD contains the a working BIOS for CD-ROM... Start flashing... When the BIOS update process is detected, the ...When a corrupted BIOS is complete, reboot the system. Bad BIOS checksum. Checking for floppy... Checking for floppy... Checking for this motherboard. Starting BIOS recovery... CD-ROM found in the CD-ROM. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Place the ...
...DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so may not be the latest BIOS version for floppy... ASUS A8S-X SE 2-7 The support CD contains the a working BIOS for CD-ROM... Start flashing... When the BIOS update process is detected, the ...When a corrupted BIOS is complete, reboot the system. Bad BIOS checksum. Checking for floppy... Checking for floppy... Checking for this motherboard. Starting BIOS recovery... CD-ROM found in the CD-ROM. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Place the ...
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...the system power on the first try. Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable RTC to the motherboard, the specific field shows N/A. If any of the fans is set to Enabled, the items RTC Alarm Date, RTC Alarm...Temperature CPU Temperature [xxx ºC/xxx ºF] MB Temperature [xxx ºC/xxx ºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard and CPU temperatures. ASUS A8S-X SE 2-25 When this item is not connected to generate a wake event. VCORE Voltage, +3.3V Voltage, +5V Voltage, +12V Voltage The onboard ...
...the system power on the first try. Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable RTC to the motherboard, the specific field shows N/A. If any of the fans is set to Enabled, the items RTC Alarm Date, RTC Alarm...Temperature CPU Temperature [xxx ºC/xxx ºF] MB Temperature [xxx ºC/xxx ºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard and CPU temperatures. ASUS A8S-X SE 2-25 When this item is not connected to generate a wake event. VCORE Voltage, +3.3V Voltage, +5V Voltage, +12V Voltage The onboard ...