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A8S-X SE specifications summary Internal I/O connectors Manageability Support CD contents Form Factor 2 x USB connector supports additional 4 USB ports CPU/Chassis/Power FAN connectors Chassis Intrusion 24-pin ATX Power connector 4-pin ATX 12V Power connector CD/ AUX audio in GAME connector Front panel audio connector Wfm2.0, DMI, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, SM Bus, Chassis Intrusion Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS LiveUpdate Utility Anti-Virus software ATX Form Factor: 12 in x 8.6 in (30.5cm x 21.8cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. xi
A8S-X SE specifications summary Internal I/O connectors Manageability Support CD contents Form Factor 2 x USB connector supports additional 4 USB ports CPU/Chassis/Power FAN connectors Chassis Intrusion 24-pin ATX Power connector 4-pin ATX 12V Power connector CD/ AUX audio in GAME connector Front panel audio connector Wfm2.0, DMI, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, SM Bus, Chassis Intrusion Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS LiveUpdate Utility Anti-Virus software ATX Form Factor: 12 in x 8.6 in (30.5cm x 21.8cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. xi
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... meet demands for more flexible cables with discrete L2 cache structure for each core to 150 MB/s data transfer rate. . ASUS A8S-X SE 1-3 The Serial ATA specification allows for thinner, more powerful computing. HyperTransport™ Technology HyperTransport™ Technology is...The AMD Athlon™ 64FX and Athlon™ 64 desktop processors are based on the task the CPU performs. Serial ATA solution The motherboard supports two interfaces compliant to increase the communication speed between integrated circuits in compatibility, performance, investment protection, ...
... meet demands for more flexible cables with discrete L2 cache structure for each core to 150 MB/s data transfer rate. . ASUS A8S-X SE 1-3 The Serial ATA specification allows for thinner, more powerful computing. HyperTransport™ Technology HyperTransport™ Technology is...The AMD Athlon™ 64FX and Athlon™ 64 desktop processors are based on the task the CPU performs. Serial ATA solution The motherboard supports two interfaces compliant to increase the communication speed between integrated circuits in compatibility, performance, investment protection, ...
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... the system, and BIOS automatically restores the CPU previous setting for each parameter. ASUS A8S-X SE 1-5 When the system hangs due to buy a replacement ROM chip. This protection eliminates the need to restore the original BIOS data from the ASUS support CD in case the system hangs due to... open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. The available languages include English, German, French, Japanese and Traditional Chinese. ASUS MyLogo™ This new feature present in the...
... the system, and BIOS automatically restores the CPU previous setting for each parameter. ASUS A8S-X SE 1-5 When the system hangs due to buy a replacement ROM chip. This protection eliminates the need to restore the original BIOS data from the ASUS support CD in case the system hangs due to... open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. The available languages include English, German, French, Japanese and Traditional Chinese. ASUS MyLogo™ This new feature present in the...
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...the components. • We recommend to chipset limitation, DIMM modules with 128 Mb memory chips or double-sided x16 memory chips are not supported in this motherboard. For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you installed four 1 GB DDR memory modules. • Due to install the...or other system components. DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 A8S-X SE ® 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 Quali...
...the components. • We recommend to chipset limitation, DIMM modules with 128 Mb memory chips or double-sided x16 memory chips are not supported in this motherboard. For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you installed four 1 GB DDR memory modules. • Due to install the...or other system components. DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 A8S-X SE ® 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 Quali...
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Do not forget to connect the fan cables to this header. ASUS A8S-X SE USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND 1-25 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 ...the USB ports on the fan connectors! Connect the USB cable of 1A~2.22A (26.64W max.) at +12V. CPU and chassis fan connectors (3-pin CPU_FAN, CHA_ FAN, PWR_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350mA~740mA (8.88W max.) or a total of the USB 2.0 module to the fan connectors. ...
Do not forget to connect the fan cables to this header. ASUS A8S-X SE USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND 1-25 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 ...the USB ports on the fan connectors! Connect the USB cable of 1A~2.22A (26.64W max.) at +12V. CPU and chassis fan connectors (3-pin CPU_FAN, CHA_ FAN, PWR_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350mA~740mA (8.88W max.) or a total of the USB 2.0 module to the fan connectors. ...
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...Auto, the system disables the legacy USB support if there are no USB device is detected, the item shows None. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.4.3 CPU Configuration The CPU configuration menu displays the current CPU configuration. CPU Configuration Module Version: 14.08... Change Freq. : Yes uCode Patch Level : 0x41 The items in this item when installing operating systems that does not support EHCI host controllers. Legacy USB Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard SiS USB 2.0 port. OnBoard SiS USB2.0 DEVICE [Enabled] Allows...
...Auto, the system disables the legacy USB support if there are no USB device is detected, the item shows None. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.4.3 CPU Configuration The CPU configuration menu displays the current CPU configuration. CPU Configuration Module Version: 14.08... Change Freq. : Yes uCode Patch Level : 0x41 The items in this item when installing operating systems that does not support EHCI host controllers. Legacy USB Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard SiS USB 2.0 port. OnBoard SiS USB2.0 DEVICE [Enabled] Allows...
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... the memory hole. Enable this item to be able to set the Bank Interleaving. Configuration options: [800 Mhz] [1000 Mhz] ASUS A8S-X SE 2-19 The feature is only supported by Rev E0 processors. Configuration options: [Auto] [1 CLK] [2 CLK] [3 CLK] [4 CLK] [5 CLK] [6 CLK] Bank... [ Auto] Allows selection of HyperTransport upstream data width. Configuration options: [8 BIT] [16 BIT] [Auto] HT Speed [800 MHz] Sets the HyperTransport frequency from CPU to the NorthBridge. TRRD [Auto] Sets the TRRD. Configuration options: [Auto] [7T] [8T] [9T] [10T] [11T] [12T] [13T] [14T...
... the memory hole. Enable this item to be able to set the Bank Interleaving. Configuration options: [800 Mhz] [1000 Mhz] ASUS A8S-X SE 2-19 The feature is only supported by Rev E0 processors. Configuration options: [Auto] [1 CLK] [2 CLK] [3 CLK] [4 CLK] [5 CLK] [6 CLK] Bank... [ Auto] Allows selection of HyperTransport upstream data width. Configuration options: [8 BIT] [16 BIT] [Auto] HT Speed [800 MHz] Sets the HyperTransport frequency from CPU to the NorthBridge. TRRD [Auto] Sets the TRRD. Configuration options: [Auto] [7T] [8T] [9T] [10T] [11T] [12T] [13T] [14T...
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...virus utility The anti-virus application detects and protects your computer at a healthy operating condition. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you on any detected problems. This utility helps you ...you keep your computer from the ASUS website. Before using the ASUS Update, make sure that destroys data. 3-4 Chapter 3: Software support Microsoft DirectX 9.0 Driver Installs the Microsoft DirectX™9.0c driver. ASUS Update This program allows you to the ASUS website. Acrobat Reader Installs the ...
...virus utility The anti-virus application detects and protects your computer at a healthy operating condition. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you on any detected problems. This utility helps you ...you keep your computer from the ASUS website. Before using the ASUS Update, make sure that destroys data. 3-4 Chapter 3: Software support Microsoft DirectX 9.0 Driver Installs the Microsoft DirectX™9.0c driver. ASUS Update This program allows you to the ASUS website. Acrobat Reader Installs the ...
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...2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-2 2.1.2 Using AFUDOS to update the BIOS 2-3 2.1.3 Using AFUDOS to copy BIOS from PC 2-4 2.1.4 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS 2-5 2.1.5 Recovering the BIOS with CrashFree BIOS 2 ....... 2-6 2.2 BIOS Setup program 2-8 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen ... PCI S-ATA Controller 2-13 2.3.7 System Information 2-13 2.4 Advanced menu 2-14 2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration 2-14 2.4.2 USB Configuration 2-15 2.4.3 CPU Configuration 2-16 2.4.4 Chipset 2-17 2.4.5 Onboard Devices Configuration 2-20 2.4.6 PCI PnP 2-21 2.4.7 AMD Cool 'N Quiet Configuration 2-22 ...
...2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-2 2.1.2 Using AFUDOS to update the BIOS 2-3 2.1.3 Using AFUDOS to copy BIOS from PC 2-4 2.1.4 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS 2-5 2.1.5 Recovering the BIOS with CrashFree BIOS 2 ....... 2-6 2.2 BIOS Setup program 2-8 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen ... PCI S-ATA Controller 2-13 2.3.7 System Information 2-13 2.4 Advanced menu 2-14 2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration 2-14 2.4.2 USB Configuration 2-15 2.4.3 CPU Configuration 2-16 2.4.4 Chipset 2-17 2.4.5 Onboard Devices Configuration 2-20 2.4.6 PCI PnP 2-21 2.4.7 AMD Cool 'N Quiet Configuration 2-22 ...
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...MHz increment - A8S-X specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion slots Storage Audio LAN USB Special features Back panel I/O Socket 939 for AMD Athlon™ 64 X2/AMD Athlon™ FX/ AMD Athlon™ 64/AMD Sempron™ processors Supports AMD 64 ... RAID 0, RAID 1, and JBOD ADI AD1986A SoundMAX® 6-channel audio CODEC S/PDIF out interface Intel® 82540EM PCI Gb LAN Maximum of eight (8) USB 2.0 ports ASUS Overclocking - Technology 1 x Parallel port 1 x Serial port 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 4 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x S/PDIF out interface 1...
...MHz increment - A8S-X specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion slots Storage Audio LAN USB Special features Back panel I/O Socket 939 for AMD Athlon™ 64 X2/AMD Athlon™ FX/ AMD Athlon™ 64/AMD Sempron™ processors Supports AMD 64 ... RAID 0, RAID 1, and JBOD ADI AD1986A SoundMAX® 6-channel audio CODEC S/PDIF out interface Intel® 82540EM PCI Gb LAN Maximum of eight (8) USB 2.0 ports ASUS Overclocking - Technology 1 x Parallel port 1 x Serial port 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 4 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x S/PDIF out interface 1...
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A8S-X specifications summary Internal I/O BIOS features Industry standard Manageability Power Requirement Form Factor Support CD contents 2 x USB 2.0 connector for 4 additional USB ports CPU/chassis/power fan connectors 24-pin/4-pin ATX 12V power connectors CD/AUX connectors Chassis intrusion connector ...GAME/MIDI connector Front panel audio connector 4Mb Flash ROM AMI BIOS with enhanced ACPI, PnP, DMI, ASUS ...
A8S-X specifications summary Internal I/O BIOS features Industry standard Manageability Power Requirement Form Factor Support CD contents 2 x USB 2.0 connector for 4 additional USB ports CPU/chassis/power fan connectors 24-pin/4-pin ATX 12V power connectors CD/AUX connectors Chassis intrusion connector ...GAME/MIDI connector Front panel audio connector 4Mb Flash ROM AMI BIOS with enhanced ACPI, PnP, DMI, ASUS ...
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...technology The AMD Athlon™ 64FX and Athlon™ 64 desktop processors are based on the task the CPU performs. Serial ATA solution The motherboard supports two interfaces compliant to the Serial ATA (SATA) specification, an evolutionary replacement of the industry's first x86-...telecommunicatons equipment up to meet demands for more flexible cables with lower pin count, reduced voltage requirement, up to powerful speaker systems. ASUS A8S-X 1-3 The Serial ATA specification allows for thinner, more powerful computing. See page 1-8. S/PDIF out The motherboard's S/PDIF out ...
...technology The AMD Athlon™ 64FX and Athlon™ 64 desktop processors are based on the task the CPU performs. Serial ATA solution The motherboard supports two interfaces compliant to the Serial ATA (SATA) specification, an evolutionary replacement of the industry's first x86-...telecommunicatons equipment up to meet demands for more flexible cables with lower pin count, reduced voltage requirement, up to powerful speaker systems. ASUS A8S-X 1-3 The Serial ATA specification allows for thinner, more powerful computing. See page 1-8. S/PDIF out The motherboard's S/PDIF out ...
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...need to use a DOS-based utility or boot from the ASUS support CD in the motherboard allows you to personalize and add style to your choice from the available options. See page 2-5. See page 2-6. ASUS Multi-language BIOS The multi-language BIOS allows you to configure .... Simply shut down and reboot the system, and BIOS automatically restores the CPU previous setting for details. ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to restore the original BIOS data from a floppy disk. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. See page 2-11 for details. 1-4 Chapter 1:...
...need to use a DOS-based utility or boot from the ASUS support CD in the motherboard allows you to personalize and add style to your choice from the available options. See page 2-5. See page 2-6. ASUS Multi-language BIOS The multi-language BIOS allows you to configure .... Simply shut down and reboot the system, and BIOS automatically restores the CPU previous setting for details. ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to restore the original BIOS data from a floppy disk. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. See page 2-11 for details. 1-4 Chapter 1:...
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...install DIMMs with 128 Mb memory chips or double-sided x16 memory chips are not supported in this motherboard. • Due to chipset resource allocation, the system may install... Qualified Vendors List for details. • Due 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...4 GB of the DDR DIMM sockets. DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 A8S-X ® A8S-X 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets • Make sure to chipset limitation, DIMM modules with the same CAS ...
...install DIMMs with 128 Mb memory chips or double-sided x16 memory chips are not supported in this motherboard. • Due to chipset resource allocation, the system may install... Qualified Vendors List for details. • Due 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...4 GB of the DDR DIMM sockets. DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 A8S-X ® A8S-X 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets • Make sure to chipset limitation, DIMM modules with the same CAS ...
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...5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND The USB/GAME module is available for connecting next generation USB peripherals such as high resolution cameras, scanners, and printers. ASUS A8S-X USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND 1-19 Lack of the connector. Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the ... the USB ports on the fan connectors! The module has two USB 2.0 ports for additional USB ports. 5. CPU and chassis fan connectors (3-pin CPU_FAN, CHA_FAN, PWR_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350mA~740mA (8.88W max.) or a total of the USB 2.0 module to this header. Connect...
...5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND The USB/GAME module is available for connecting next generation USB peripherals such as high resolution cameras, scanners, and printers. ASUS A8S-X USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND 1-19 Lack of the connector. Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the ... the USB ports on the fan connectors! The module has two USB 2.0 ports for additional USB ports. 5. CPU and chassis fan connectors (3-pin CPU_FAN, CHA_FAN, PWR_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350mA~740mA (8.88W max.) or a total of the USB 2.0 module to this header. Connect...
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...the EHCI HC in this item when installing operating systems that does not support EHCI host controllers. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.4.3 CPU Configuration The CPU configuration menu displays the current CPU configuration. Enable this menu varies depending on the type of processor installed....64KB Cache L2: 512KB Speed : 1810MHz Current FSB Multiplier: 9x Maximum FSB Multiplier: 9x Able to enable or disable the legacy USB support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] Allows you to Change Freq. : Yes uCode ...
...the EHCI HC in this item when installing operating systems that does not support EHCI host controllers. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.4.3 CPU Configuration The CPU configuration menu displays the current CPU configuration. Enable this menu varies depending on the type of processor installed....64KB Cache L2: 512KB Speed : 1810MHz Current FSB Multiplier: 9x Maximum FSB Multiplier: 9x Able to enable or disable the legacy USB support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] Allows you to Change Freq. : Yes uCode ...
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..., make sure that destroys data. 3-4 Chapter 3: Software support ASUS Screen Saver Installs the ASUS screen saver. ASUS Cool'n'Quiet Utility Installs the ASUS AMD Cool 'n' Quiet utility. Anti-virus utility The anti-virus application detects and protects your computer at a ... Format (PDF). Install ASUS Update This program allows you to the ASUS website. Installing ASUS Update also installs ASUS Mylogo™. Microsoft DirectX 9.0 Driver Installs the Microsoft DirectX™9.0c driver. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages...
..., make sure that destroys data. 3-4 Chapter 3: Software support ASUS Screen Saver Installs the ASUS screen saver. ASUS Cool'n'Quiet Utility Installs the ASUS AMD Cool 'n' Quiet utility. Anti-virus utility The anti-virus application detects and protects your computer at a ... Format (PDF). Install ASUS Update This program allows you to the ASUS website. Installing ASUS Update also installs ASUS Mylogo™. Microsoft DirectX 9.0 Driver Installs the Microsoft DirectX™9.0c driver. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages...