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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...
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...
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Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it may become wet. • Place the product on a stable surface. • If you encounter technical problems with the package. • ... for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are not damaged. If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in municipal waste. If you are not sure about the voltage of the...
Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it may become wet. • Place the product on a stable surface. • If you encounter technical problems with the package. • ... for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are not damaged. If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in municipal waste. If you are not sure about the voltage of the...
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... added by your dealer. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the jumpers and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. It includes...
... added by your dealer. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the jumpers and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. It includes...
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This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction
This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction
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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! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your package with the list...
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! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your package with the list...
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... Serial ATA (SATA) specification, an evolutionary replacement of the Parallel ATA storage interface. ASUS A8S-X SE 1-3 Cool ʻnʼ Quiet!™ Technology The motherboard supports the AMD® Cool ʻnʼ Quiet!™ Technology that dynamically and automatically changes the... telecommunicatons equipment up to 150 MB/s data transfer rate. . 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 ...
... Serial ATA (SATA) specification, an evolutionary replacement of the Parallel ATA storage interface. ASUS A8S-X SE 1-3 Cool ʻnʼ Quiet!™ Technology The motherboard supports the AMD® Cool ʻnʼ Quiet!™ Technology that dynamically and automatically changes the... telecommunicatons equipment up to 150 MB/s data transfer rate. . 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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...;cation, extending the connection speed from 12 Mbps on USB 1.1 to a fast 480Mbps on USB 2.0. 6-Channel Audio solution The motherboard uses an onboard audio CODEC that lets you enjoy highquality 6-channel audio without the cost of additional RAID cards. The onboard SIS ... Product introduction This high speed interface is software compatible with digital connectivity to powerful speaker systems. PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect technology that enhance hard disk performance and data backup protection without having to -point...
...;cation, extending the connection speed from 12 Mbps on USB 1.1 to a fast 480Mbps on USB 2.0. 6-Channel Audio solution The motherboard uses an onboard audio CODEC that lets you enjoy highquality 6-channel audio without the cost of additional RAID cards. The onboard SIS ... Product introduction This high speed interface is software compatible with digital connectivity to powerful speaker systems. PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect technology that enhance hard disk performance and data backup protection without having to -point...
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...DOS-based utility or boot from the ASUS support CD in the motherboard allows you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. When the system hangs due to overclocking. ASUS A8S-X SE 1-5 ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to personalize and add... style to select the language of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case ...
...DOS-based utility or boot from the ASUS support CD in the motherboard allows you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. When the system hangs due to overclocking. ASUS A8S-X SE 1-5 ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to personalize and add... style to select the language of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case ...
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... ON A8S-X SE Onboard LED Standby Power OFF Powered Off 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any motherboard component. 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings...
... ON A8S-X SE Onboard LED Standby Power OFF Powered Off 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any motherboard component. 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings...
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...pin 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 ...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
...pin 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 ...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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... installing the motherboard, make sure that the motherboard fits into it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so can cause you place it . 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 image below. 1.5.3 Screw holes Place six (6) screws into the chassis in ...
... installing the motherboard, make sure that the motherboard fits into it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so can cause you place it . 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 image below. 1.5.3 Screw holes Place six (6) screws into the chassis in ...
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This mark should match a specific corner on the motherboard. Locate the CPU socket on the socket to ensure correct installation. Take note of the CPU into the socket may bend the pins and severely damage the CPU! 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 CPU. ASUS A8S-X SE 1-9 Incorrect installation of the marked corner (with gold triangle) on your left. The 128-bit-wide data paths of these processors can run ...
This mark should match a specific corner on the motherboard. Locate the CPU socket on the socket to ensure correct installation. Take note of the CPU into the socket may bend the pins and severely damage the CPU! 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 CPU. ASUS A8S-X SE 1-9 Incorrect installation of the marked corner (with gold triangle) on your left. The 128-bit-wide data paths of these processors can run ...
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...to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you use only qualified heatsink and fan assembly. ASUS A8S-X SE 1-11 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. If the... instructions in this section do not have 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. ...
...to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you use only qualified heatsink and fan assembly. ASUS A8S-X SE 1-11 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. If the... instructions in this section do not have 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. ...
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.... 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction 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 retention module base. 1 2 3 4 5 3. Push down the retention bracket lock on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Make sure that the retention bracket is in place, connect the...
.... 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction 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 retention module base. 1 2 3 4 5 3. Push down the retention bracket lock on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Make sure that the retention bracket is in place, connect the...
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...modules first before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. • We recommend to the DDR400 Qualified Vendors List for this section. • Always install ...the power supply before installing a PCI Express x16 card. 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may detect less than 4 GB of the DDR DIMM sockets. ASUS A8S-X SE 1-13 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 DIMM sockets location The following figure illustrates the location of system memory when you obtain memory modules ...
...modules first before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. • We recommend to the DDR400 Qualified Vendors List for this section. • Always install ...the power supply before installing a PCI Express x16 card. 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may detect less than 4 GB of the DDR DIMM sockets. ASUS A8S-X SE 1-13 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 DIMM sockets location The following figure illustrates the location of system memory when you obtain memory modules ...
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...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 ... - shared - - - - - - shared - - - - - When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. ASUS A8S-X SE 1-17 used - - - - - - - - Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. shared - - - - - -...
...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 ... - shared - - - - - - shared - - - - - When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. ASUS A8S-X SE 1-17 used - - - - - - - - Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. shared - - - - - -...
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The following figure shows a graphics card installed on the PCI Express x1 slot. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x16 graphic cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. The figure shows a network card installed on the PCI ... PCI cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications.
The following figure shows a graphics card installed on the PCI Express x1 slot. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x16 graphic cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. The figure shows a network card installed on the PCI ... PCI cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications.
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...or other audio sources. This port allows connection to the table below for a PS/2 mouse. 2. This Mic (pink) jack connects a microphone. ASUS A8S-X SE 1-21 The functions of this jack becomes Front Speaker Out. 6. Refer to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. ...5. This green 6-pin connector is for the LAN port LED indications. PS/2 mouse port. Line In jack. 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 Line In (light blue) jack...
...or other audio sources. This port allows connection to the table below for a PS/2 mouse. 2. This Mic (pink) jack connects a microphone. ASUS A8S-X SE 1-21 The functions of this jack becomes Front Speaker Out. 6. Refer to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. ...5. This green 6-pin connector is for the LAN port LED indications. PS/2 mouse port. Line In jack. 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 Line In (light blue) jack...
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...motherboard, connect the other end to the floppy drive. (Pin 5 is removed to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card. 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 Internal audio connectors (4-pin CD, AUX) These connectors allow you to prevent ...
...motherboard, connect the other end to the floppy drive. (Pin 5 is removed to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card. 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 Internal audio connectors (4-pin CD, AUX) These connectors allow you to prevent ...