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Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 20
1.5.3 Motherboard-Layout
PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard KBPWR
ATX12V
21,1cm
SPDIF_O
CPU_FAN
Socket 939 A8V-X
DDR DIMM_A1 (64 bit,184-pin module) DDR DIMM_A2 (64 bit,184-...
Top: RJ-45
Top:Line In Center:Line Out Below:Mic In
USBPW1234
VIA K8T800 PRO
ATXPWR
RTL8201CL
AAFP
AUX
CD
AD1986A
SPDIF_OUT
AGP
PCI1
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PCI2
PCI3
VIA VT8251
SATA4 SATA2
ITE IT8712F-A
GAME
PCIEX1_1 PCIEX1_2
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A8V-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 3
... to find more information viii Conventions used in this guide ix Typography ix A8V-X 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 Innovative ASUS features 1-5 1.4 Before you proceed 1-6 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-7 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-7 1.5.2 Screw holes...
A8V-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 10
... Athlon™ 64FX/AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 processor
Supports AMD 64 architecture that enables simultaneous 32-bit and 64-bit architecture
Supports AMD Cool ʻnʼ Quiet! A8V-X specifications summary
CPU
Chipset System Bus Memory
Expansion slots Storage
Audio LAN USB Special features
Socket 939 for up to four IDE devices - 4 x Serial ATA (3Gb...
A8V-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 17
The ASIC monitors the voltage levels to overclocking, C.P.R.
When the system hangs due to ensure stable supply of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. Temperature, fan, and voltage monitoring The CPU temperature is monitored for each parameter. This protection eliminates the...
A8V-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 20
Socket 939 A8V-X
DDR DIMM_A1 (64 bit,184-pin module) DDR DIMM_A2 (64 bit,184-pin module) DDR DIMM_B1 (64 bit,184-pin module) DDR DIMM_B2 (64 bit,184-pin module)
PRI_IDE
30.5cm (12in)
1.5.3 Motherboard layout
PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard KBPWR
ATX12V
21.1cm (8.3in)
SPDIF_O
CPU_FAN
PARALLEL PORT
COM1
F_USB12
Bottom: USB3 USB4...
A8V-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 21
... X2, AMD Athlon 64™ or AMD Sempron™ processor. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard.
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A8V-X CPU Socket 939
Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is facing towards you and the load lever is on your left.
Gold triangle
1.6.2 Installling the CPU
To install a CPU: 1. The 128-bit-wide data paths of the marked corner (with...
A8V-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 22
... that it up to 90°-100° angle, otherwise the CPU does not fit in place, push down the socket lever to a 90°-100° angle. 2. Position the CPU above the socket such that the socket lever is lifted up to secure the CPU. When the CPU is locked.
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Chapter 1: Product introduction Unlock the...
A8V-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 29
... card. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup.
2. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. Replace the system cover.
1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card
After installing the expansion card, configure the card by adjusting the software settings.
1. Install the software drivers for the card.
2. Keep the screw for...
A8V-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 37
...manual in the support CD. ASUS A8V-X
1-25
3. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4)
These connectors are using Windows® 2003 Server/ Windows® XP/Windows® 2000.
• Install the Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack1 when using Serial ATA.
• For detailed instructions... RSATA_TXP1 GND
A8V-X SATA Connectors
SATA3
...
A8V-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 44
... in case you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup.
1. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a bootable floppy
disk or the motherboard support CD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) 4. Do either one of boot disks for details on these utilities. Windows® XP environment
a. Click Start from...
A8V-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 50
... Service Provider (ISP). The ASUS Update utility allows you to your system. This utility is available in the optical drive.
Place the support CD in the support CD that allows you update the BIOS using this utility.
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Chapter 2: BIOS setup
Quit all Windows® applications before you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. 2.1.5 ASUS...
A8V-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 76
.... Select an item then press to change password. Security Settings
Supervisor Password : Not Installed
User Password
: Not Installed
Change Supervisor Password Change User Password
Chassis Intrusion Control
[Disabled]
to change the system security settings. To clear the supervisor password, select the Change Supervisor Password then press .
Configuration options: [Disabled...
A8V-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 77
After you set your password successfully. The message "Password Installed" appears after you set a password, this item to set a User Password:
1. Security Settings
Supervisor Password : Installed
User Password
: Not Installed
Change Supervisor Password User Access Level Change User Password Password Check
[Full Access] [Setup]
Chassis Intrusion Control
[Disabled]
Select Screen...
A8V-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 82
...; Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. The contents of the support CD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Use the setup procedures presented in your OS documentation for detailed information.
• Make sure that you install Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later versions before installing the drivers for...
A8V-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 83
... Fast Ethernet LAN driver that provides up to create a RAID driver disk for the VIA 8251 RAID configuration.
Make VIA 8251 RAID Driver Disk Allows you to 10/100 Mbps data transfer rates. USB 2.0 Driver Installs the USB 2.0 driver. ASUS A8V-X
3-3 VIA 4 in 1 drivers This item installs the following drivers:
- VIA PCI IRQ Miniport driver. VIA ATAPI vendor support driver -
VIA...
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