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...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 1-7 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 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 1.7 System memory 1-13 1.7.1 Overview 1-13 1.7.2 Memory...
...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 1-7 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 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 1.7 System memory 1-13 1.7.1 Overview 1-13 1.7.2 Memory...
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... Selection): FSB tuning from 200MHz up to 300MHz at 1MHz increment ASUS EZ Flash (continued on the next page) x Technology Northbridge: VIA® K8T800 Pro Southbridge: VIA® VT8251 2000/1600 MT/s Dual-channel memory architecture 4 x 184-pin DIMM sockets support ECC/non-ECC unbufferred...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 ...
... Selection): FSB tuning from 200MHz up to 300MHz at 1MHz increment ASUS EZ Flash (continued on the next page) x Technology Northbridge: VIA® K8T800 Pro Southbridge: VIA® VT8251 2000/1600 MT/s Dual-channel memory architecture 4 x 184-pin DIMM sockets support ECC/non-ECC unbufferred...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 ...
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...X2, and AMD Sempron™ desktop processors are based on the task the CPU performs. Dual Channel DDR memory support Employing the Double Data Rate (DDR) memory technology, the motherboard supports up to 4GB of the industryʼs first x8664 technology. HyperTransport™... and development. See page 1-9 for the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. See page 1-13. ASUS A8V-X 1-3 These processors provide a dramatic leap forward in computers, networking and telecommunicatons equipment up to 48 times faster than other existing technologies.
...X2, and AMD Sempron™ desktop processors are based on the task the CPU performs. Dual Channel DDR memory support Employing the Double Data Rate (DDR) memory technology, the motherboard supports up to 4GB of the industryʼs first x8664 technology. HyperTransport™... and development. See page 1-9 for the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. See page 1-13. ASUS A8V-X 1-3 These processors provide a dramatic leap forward in computers, networking and telecommunicatons equipment up to 48 times faster than other existing technologies.
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...or non-ECC DDR DIMMs into the DIMM sockets using the memory configurations in this section. • Always install DIMMs with four 184-pin Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. ASUS A8V-X 1-13 This limitation applies to Windows XP 32bit version ...operating system since it is recommended that you install less than 3GB of total memory because of the sockets: 104 Pins DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1...
...or non-ECC DDR DIMMs into the DIMM sockets using the memory configurations in this section. • Always install DIMMs with four 184-pin Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. ASUS A8V-X 1-13 This limitation applies to Windows XP 32bit version ...operating system since it is recommended that you install less than 3GB of total memory because of the sockets: 104 Pins DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1...
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Populated - (2) Populated Populated Populated Populated * Use only identical DDR DIMM pairs. * For dual-channel configuration (3), you may: • install identical DIMMs in all four sockets OR • install identical DIMM pair in DIMM_A1 and DIMM_B1 (blue sockets) 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction Populated - (1) Populated - Table 1 Recommended memory configurations Mode Single-channel Dual-channel* Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 (1) - -
Populated - (2) Populated Populated Populated Populated * Use only identical DDR DIMM pairs. * For dual-channel configuration (3), you may: • install identical DIMMs in all four sockets OR • install identical DIMM pair in DIMM_A1 and DIMM_B1 (blue sockets) 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction Populated - (1) Populated - Table 1 Recommended memory configurations Mode Single-channel Dual-channel* Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 (1) - -
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... Sided DIMM Support: A - B - C - ASUS A8V-X 1-15 supports one pair of modules inserted into either slot, in a Single-channel memory configuration. support for the latest DDR400 Qualified Vendors List. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for 4 modules inserted into either the blue slots... or the black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. DDR400 Qualified Vendors List Size 256MB 512MB ...
... Sided DIMM Support: A - B - C - ASUS A8V-X 1-15 supports one pair of modules inserted into either slot, in a Single-channel memory configuration. support for the latest DDR400 Qualified Vendors List. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for 4 modules inserted into either the blue slots... or the black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. DDR400 Qualified Vendors List Size 256MB 512MB ...
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...is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 2 for later use . Assign an IRQ to install the memory modules first before adding or removing expansion cards. Turn on the slot. 5. Keep the screw for information on the next page. 3. The .... 2. Align the card connector with the screw you removed earlier. 6. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you intend to install expansion cards. ASUS A8V-X 1-17 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.
...is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 2 for later use . Assign an IRQ to install the memory modules first before adding or removing expansion cards. Turn on the slot. 5. Keep the screw for information on the next page. 3. The .... 2. Align the card connector with the screw you removed earlier. 6. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you intend to install expansion cards. ASUS A8V-X 1-17 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.
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... Re-install the battery. 5. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Remove the onboard battery. 3. You can automatically reset parameter... settings to default values. 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction A8V-X ® A8V-X Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear CMOS You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due...
... Re-install the battery. 5. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Remove the onboard battery. 3. You can automatically reset parameter... settings to default values. 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction A8V-X ® A8V-X Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear CMOS You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due...
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...that item. 2.2.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of a menu screen when there are items that menu. Configure DRAM Timing by SPD Memory Acceleration Mode DRAM Idle Timer DRAm Refresh Rate [Enabled] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] Graphic Adapter Priority Graphics Aperture Size Spread Spectrum [AGP/PCI] [ ...27/2003] [1.44M, 3.5 in the sections below may cause system to select a field. Refer to "2.2.7 Pop-up window." 2.2.7 Pop-up window Scroll bar ASUS A8V-X 2-13 To change the value of options. Use [+] or [-] to display a list of the field opposite the item.
...that item. 2.2.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of a menu screen when there are items that menu. Configure DRAM Timing by SPD Memory Acceleration Mode DRAM Idle Timer DRAm Refresh Rate [Enabled] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] Graphic Adapter Priority Graphics Aperture Size Spread Spectrum [AGP/PCI] [ ...27/2003] [1.44M, 3.5 in the sections below may cause system to select a field. Refer to "2.2.7 Pop-up window." 2.2.7 Pop-up window Scroll bar ASUS A8V-X 2-13 To change the value of options. Use [+] or [-] to display a list of the field opposite the item.
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... Version : 0203 Build Date : 09/06/05 Processor Type : AMD Athlon(tm) 64 Processor 3200+ Speed : 2000 MHz Count : 1 System Memory Size : 512MB AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification System... Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory 2-16 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Disabled] Enables or disables 32-bit ...
... Version : 0203 Build Date : 09/06/05 Processor Type : AMD Athlon(tm) 64 Processor 3200+ Speed : 2000 MHz Count : 1 System Memory Size : 512MB AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification System... Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory 2-16 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Disabled] Enables or disables 32-bit ...
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...Sets the TRAS. Configuration options: [Auto] [Limit] Memclock Value [100 MHz] Allows you to set the memory clock value. This item appears only when the Memoryclock Mode is set the memory clock mode. CAS Latency (CL) [Auto] Sets the CAS Latency. NorthBridge Configuration NorthBridge Chipset... Memory Configuration ECC Configuration Memory Configuration Memory Configuration Memclock Mode MCT Timing Mode CAS Latency (CL) TRAS TRP TRCD TRRD TRC TRFC...
...Sets the TRAS. Configuration options: [Auto] [Limit] Memclock Value [100 MHz] Allows you to set the memory clock value. This item appears only when the Memoryclock Mode is set the memory clock mode. CAS Latency (CL) [Auto] Sets the CAS Latency. NorthBridge Configuration NorthBridge Chipset... Memory Configuration ECC Configuration Memory Configuration Memory Configuration Memclock Mode MCT Timing Mode CAS Latency (CL) TRAS TRP TRCD TRRD TRC TRFC...
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... Mode is set to EPP. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for PCI/PnP devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Onboard MIDI Port [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Game port...
... Mode is set to EPP. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for PCI/PnP devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Onboard MIDI Port [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Game port...