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x A7N8X specifications summary BIOS features 2Mb Flash ROM, Award BIOS, TCAV, PnP, DMI2.0, DMI, Green Industry standard PCI 2.2, USB 1.1/2.0. Manageability DMI 2.0, WOL, WOR, Chassis Intrusion, SM Bus Support CD contents Device drivers ASUS PC Probe Anti-virus utility ASUS LiveUpdate Utility Accessories User's manual Support CD 1 x UltraDMA 33 cable 1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66 cable FDD cable 9-pin COM cable 2-port USB/Game port bracket (optional) I/O shield Form Factor ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in * Specifications are subject to change without notice.
x A7N8X specifications summary BIOS features 2Mb Flash ROM, Award BIOS, TCAV, PnP, DMI2.0, DMI, Green Industry standard PCI 2.2, USB 1.1/2.0. Manageability DMI 2.0, WOL, WOR, Chassis Intrusion, SM Bus Support CD contents Device drivers ASUS PC Probe Anti-virus utility ASUS LiveUpdate Utility Accessories User's manual Support CD 1 x UltraDMA 33 cable 1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66 cable FDD cable 9-pin COM cable 2-port USB/Game port bracket (optional) I/O shield Form Factor ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in * Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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... card Some expansion cards need an IRQ to operate. Make sure the memory frequency and bus frequency setting in the BIOS are already in only one function at a time. Visit ASUS website (www.asus.com) for latest DDR400 Qualified Vendor List. 1.7.1 Installing a DIMM 1. The following sequence: Sockets 1 & 3 ...avoid damaging the DIMM. 5. To enhance system performance, utilize dual-channel feature when installing additional DIMMs. Install the DIMMs in the socket. 3. DO NOT force a DIMM into place. 1.8 Expansion slots The A7N8X motherboard has six (6) expansion slots. A DDR DIMM ...
... card Some expansion cards need an IRQ to operate. Make sure the memory frequency and bus frequency setting in the BIOS are already in only one function at a time. Visit ASUS website (www.asus.com) for latest DDR400 Qualified Vendor List. 1.7.1 Installing a DIMM 1. The following sequence: Sockets 1 & 3 ...avoid damaging the DIMM. 5. To enhance system performance, utilize dual-channel feature when installing additional DIMMs. Install the DIMMs in the socket. 3. DO NOT force a DIMM into place. 1.8 Expansion slots The A7N8X motherboard has six (6) expansion slots. A DDR DIMM ...
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...series model A7N8X Deluxe uses the BIOS file for the first time It is recommended that may be operated from the floppy disk. If you encounter problems while updating the new BIOS, DO NOT turn off the system because this happens, call the ASUS service center... C:\" and "COPY A:\BIOSNAME.BIN C:\. • This motherboard uses the A7N8X BIOS file for support. 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup Larger numbers represent a newer BIOS file. 1. AWDFLASH works only in DOS mode. If the Flash Memory Writer utility is located beside the motherboard name printed on the hard disk drive; Reboot...
...series model A7N8X Deluxe uses the BIOS file for the first time It is recommended that may be operated from the floppy disk. If you encounter problems while updating the new BIOS, DO NOT turn off the system because this happens, call the ASUS service center... C:\" and "COPY A:\BIOSNAME.BIN C:\. • This motherboard uses the A7N8X BIOS file for support. 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup Larger numbers represent a newer BIOS file. 1. AWDFLASH works only in DOS mode. If the Flash Memory Writer utility is located beside the motherboard name printed on the hard disk drive; Reboot...
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... Built-in the drive. 5. Insert the disk that the new BIOS revision will receive the error message, "WARNING! To use AwardBIOS Flash Utility, press + during POST to reprogram it is for example: "AW0702.BIN" then press . The following screen. ASUS A7N8X Motherboard 2-3 You will solve your problems. Careless updating may not be exactly the...
... Built-in the drive. 5. Insert the disk that the new BIOS revision will receive the error message, "WARNING! To use AwardBIOS Flash Utility, press + during POST to reprogram it is for example: "AW0702.BIN" then press . The following screen. ASUS A7N8X Motherboard 2-3 You will solve your problems. Careless updating may not be exactly the...
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... example: "AWDFLASH /qi aw0702.bin" The AWDFLASH screen appears, and the BIOS file appears in the space, "File Name to reprogram it. 5. Follow steps 6 to 9 in Award BIOS Flash Utility." 9. Press to save the previous BIOS. At the "C:\" prompt, type "AWDFLASH /qi BIOSFILE" and then . ... the name of the new BIOS file, for example: "AW0702.BIN" then press . Select since it is advisable to back-up the original BIOS in case you want to restart. 2.1.2.2 Updating BIOS via Built-in "2.1.2.1 Updating BIOS via Bootable Floppy Disk 1. ASUS A7N8X Motherboard 2-5 The program asks if...
... example: "AWDFLASH /qi aw0702.bin" The AWDFLASH screen appears, and the BIOS file appears in the space, "File Name to reprogram it. 5. Follow steps 6 to 9 in Award BIOS Flash Utility." 9. Press to save the previous BIOS. At the "C:\" prompt, type "AWDFLASH /qi BIOSFILE" and then . ... the name of the new BIOS file, for example: "AW0702.BIN" then press . Select since it is advisable to back-up the original BIOS in case you want to restart. 2.1.2.2 Updating BIOS via Built-in "2.1.2.1 Updating BIOS via Bootable Floppy Disk 1. ASUS A7N8X Motherboard 2-5 The program asks if...
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... exactly match what you see on the system chassis. If you with its test routines. Do this utility. Because the BIOS software is constantly being updated, the following BIOS setup screens and descriptions are for reference purposes only, and may want to enable the security password feature..., restart the system by pressing + + , or by turning the system off and then back on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. 2.2 BIOS Setup program This motherboard supports a programmable FLASH ROM that the computer can recognize these changes and record them in section "2.1 Managing and updating...
... exactly match what you see on the system chassis. If you with its test routines. Do this utility. Because the BIOS software is constantly being updated, the following BIOS setup screens and descriptions are for reference purposes only, and may want to enable the security password feature..., restart the system by pressing + + , or by turning the system off and then back on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. 2.2 BIOS Setup program This motherboard supports a programmable FLASH ROM that the computer can recognize these changes and record them in section "2.1 Managing and updating...
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After entering the IDE hard disk drive information into BIOS, use a disk utility, such as FDISK, to determine the correct value. This is necessary so that you can write or read /write heads. When Logical Block Addressing (LBA) ...]. Access Mode [Auto] Select the hard disk drive type in MB. Refer to the drive documentation to partition and format new IDE hard disk drives. ASUS A7N8X Motherboard 2-11 To make manual entries for drives with more than 504MB storage capacity. Precomp This field displays the precompressed volumes on this sub-menu...
After entering the IDE hard disk drive information into BIOS, use a disk utility, such as FDISK, to determine the correct value. This is necessary so that you can write or read /write heads. When Logical Block Addressing (LBA) ...]. Access Mode [Auto] Select the hard disk drive type in MB. Refer to the drive documentation to partition and format new IDE hard disk drives. ASUS A7N8X Motherboard 2-11 To make manual entries for drives with more than 504MB storage capacity. Precomp This field displays the precompressed volumes on this sub-menu...
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ASUS Update Installs utility to display the specifications for viewing files in Portable Document Format (PDF). View the online help for print the ASUS technical support form. Browse Support CD Click this item to display the support CD contents. Technical support.... 3-4 Chapter 3: Starting-Up MISC ICONS Show Motherboard Information Click this item to download and update motherboard BIOS & drivers. Anti-virus Utility The anti-virus application scans, identifies, and removes computer viruses. ASUS PC Probe Install utility that can monitor Fan, Speed, Voltage, and CPU temperature...
ASUS Update Installs utility to display the specifications for viewing files in Portable Document Format (PDF). View the online help for print the ASUS technical support form. Browse Support CD Click this item to display the support CD contents. Technical support.... 3-4 Chapter 3: Starting-Up MISC ICONS Show Motherboard Information Click this item to download and update motherboard BIOS & drivers. Anti-virus Utility The anti-virus application scans, identifies, and removes computer viruses. ASUS PC Probe Install utility that can monitor Fan, Speed, Voltage, and CPU temperature...
