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... v Safety information vi ASUS contact information viii A7N8X-X specifications summary ix Chapter 1: Motherboard Info 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Motherboard components 1-3 1.4 Motherboard layout 1-6 1.5 Before you proceed 1-7 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-7 1.7 System memory 1-8 1.7.1 Installing a DIMM 1-8 1.8 Expansion slots 1-8 1.8.1 Configuring an expansion card 1-8 1.8.2 Standard Interrupt Assignments 1-9 1.8.3 AGP slot 1-9 1.9 Jumpers 1-10 1.10 Connectors 1-12 Chapter 2: BIOS Information 2.1 Managing and...
... v Safety information vi ASUS contact information viii A7N8X-X specifications summary ix Chapter 1: Motherboard Info 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Motherboard components 1-3 1.4 Motherboard layout 1-6 1.5 Before you proceed 1-7 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-7 1.7 System memory 1-8 1.7.1 Installing a DIMM 1-8 1.8 Expansion slots 1-8 1.8.1 Configuring an expansion card 1-8 1.8.2 Standard Interrupt Assignments 1-9 1.8.3 AGP slot 1-9 1.9 Jumpers 1-10 1.10 Connectors 1-12 Chapter 2: BIOS Information 2.1 Managing and...
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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 133/100/66 cable FDD cable 9-pin COM cable (optional) 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. A7N8X-X 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. x
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 133/100/66 cable FDD cable 9-pin COM cable (optional) 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. A7N8X-X 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. x
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... SEC_IDE1 CHA_FAN1 Realtek RTL8201 CD1 FPAUDIO1 AUX1 Audio Codec SPDIF1 Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) PCI 1 PCI 2 ®A7N8X-X PCI 3 nForce2 MCP Chipset CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power CLRTC1 2Mb BIOS Super I/O USB56 COM2 MODEM1 PWR_LED1 PCI 4 PCI 5 USBPWR_56 ASUS ASIC with Hardware Monitor GAME1 IR_CON1 IDELED1 PWRTMP1 CHASSIS1 CTRL_PANEL1 1-6 Chapter 1: Motherboard Information
... SEC_IDE1 CHA_FAN1 Realtek RTL8201 CD1 FPAUDIO1 AUX1 Audio Codec SPDIF1 Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) PCI 1 PCI 2 ®A7N8X-X PCI 3 nForce2 MCP Chipset CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power CLRTC1 2Mb BIOS Super I/O USB56 COM2 MODEM1 PWR_LED1 PCI 4 PCI 5 USBPWR_56 ASUS ASIC with Hardware Monitor GAME1 IR_CON1 IDELED1 PWRTMP1 CHASSIS1 CTRL_PANEL1 1-6 Chapter 1: Motherboard Information
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... (www.asus.com) for latest DDR400 Qualified Vendor List. 1.7.1 Installing a DIMM 1. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. Make sure the notches on the DIMM exactly match the notches in the BIOS are the same or set to [Auto] ensure system stability. 3. Firmly insert the.... 1.8.1 Configuring an expansion card Some expansion cards need an IRQ to 3GB non-ECC PC3200/2700/2100/1600 DDR.. 104 Pins ® A7N8X-X 80 Pins A7N8X-X 184-Pin DDR DIMM Sockets 1. In a standard design configuration, 16 IRQs are available but most are not supported. 2. Generally, an ...
... (www.asus.com) for latest DDR400 Qualified Vendor List. 1.7.1 Installing a DIMM 1. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. Make sure the notches on the DIMM exactly match the notches in the BIOS are the same or set to [Auto] ensure system stability. 3. Firmly insert the.... 1.8.1 Configuring an expansion card Some expansion cards need an IRQ to 3GB non-ECC PC3200/2700/2100/1600 DDR.. 104 Pins ® A7N8X-X 80 Pins A7N8X-X 184-Pin DDR DIMM Sockets 1. In a standard design configuration, 16 IRQs are available but most are not supported. 2. Generally, an ...
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...6 IRQs are "shared" by more than one function; IRQ assignments for this case, IRQ assignments are swapped automatically or adjusted through the BIOS firmware. 1.8.2 Standard Interrupt Assignments IRQ Standard Function 0 System Timer 1 Keyboard Controller 2 Programmable Interrupt Controller 3* USB Universal Host Controller 4* ...IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices. used - - Sometimes IRQs are free for 1.5v A7N8X-X Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) ASUS A7N8X-X Motherboard 1-9 used - - shared - - - 1.8.3 AGP slot This motherboard has an Accelerated Graphics ...
...6 IRQs are "shared" by more than one function; IRQ assignments for this case, IRQ assignments are swapped automatically or adjusted through the BIOS firmware. 1.8.2 Standard Interrupt Assignments IRQ Standard Function 0 System Timer 1 Keyboard Controller 2 Programmable Interrupt Controller 3* USB Universal Host Controller 4* ...IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices. used - - Sometimes IRQs are free for 1.5v A7N8X-X Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) ASUS A7N8X-X Motherboard 1-9 used - - shared - - - 1.8.3 AGP slot This motherboard has an Accelerated Graphics ...
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... jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) if you press a key on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS (see section 2.5.1 Power Up Control). ® A7N8X-X KBPWR1 12 +5V (Default) 23 +5VSB A7N8X-X Keyboard Power Setting ASUS A7N8X-X Motherboard 1-11 Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR1) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up...
... jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) if you press a key on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS (see section 2.5.1 Power Up Control). ® A7N8X-X KBPWR1 12 +5V (Default) 23 +5VSB A7N8X-X Keyboard Power Setting ASUS A7N8X-X Motherboard 1-11 Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR1) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up...
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... the UltraDMA cable connector. IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE1, SEC_IDE1) This connector supports the provided UltraDMA/133/100/66 IDE hard disk ribbon cable. BIOS supports specific device bootup. one for the primary IDE connector and another UltraDMA/133/100/66 cable. PIN 1 1-12 Chapter 1: Motherboard Information Connect the...the IDE ribbon cable to the secondary IDE connector. For UltraDMA/133/100/66 IDE devices, use an 80-conductor IDE cable. ® A7N8X-X A7N8X-X IDE Connectors SEC_IDE1 PRI_IDE1 NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the motherboard. 1.
... the UltraDMA cable connector. IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE1, SEC_IDE1) This connector supports the provided UltraDMA/133/100/66 IDE hard disk ribbon cable. BIOS supports specific device bootup. one for the primary IDE connector and another UltraDMA/133/100/66 cable. PIN 1 1-12 Chapter 1: Motherboard Information Connect the...the IDE ribbon cable to the secondary IDE connector. For UltraDMA/133/100/66 IDE devices, use an 80-conductor IDE cable. ® A7N8X-X A7N8X-X IDE Connectors SEC_IDE1 PRI_IDE1 NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the motherboard. 1.
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...the module to the motherboard SIR connector according to impede sound output from S/PDIF IN. 15. Use the ten pins as shown in BIOS to a small opening on the system chassis that allows digital instead of analog sound input and output. Mute LINE_OUT to the pin definitions. ...Connector Standard Infrared (SIR) Front View Back View IRTX +5V GND (NC) IRRX 1-18 Chapter 1: Motherboard Information GND GND ® A7N8X-X 1 SPDIF1 SPDIF_IN +5V SPDIF_OUT A7N8X-X Digital Audio Connector When you input sound for use with IR. 14. The module mounts to set UART2 for S/PDIF IN, the LINE_OUT...
...the module to the motherboard SIR connector according to impede sound output from S/PDIF IN. 15. Use the ten pins as shown in BIOS to a small opening on the system chassis that allows digital instead of analog sound input and output. Mute LINE_OUT to the pin definitions. ...Connector Standard Infrared (SIR) Front View Back View IRTX +5V GND (NC) IRRX 1-18 Chapter 1: Motherboard Information GND GND ® A7N8X-X 1 SPDIF1 SPDIF_IN +5V SPDIF_OUT A7N8X-X Digital Audio Connector When you input sound for use with IR. 14. The module mounts to set UART2 for S/PDIF IN, the LINE_OUT...
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ASUS A7N8X-X Motherboard 1-19 The LED lights up when you turn on the BIOS or OS settings. A7N8X-X System Panel Connectors • System Power LED Lead (3-1 pin PLED) This 3-1 pin connector connects to the case-mounted reset switch for more than 4 ... turns the system OFF. Keyboard Lock Speaker Power LED Connector PLED+ PLEDKeylock Ground +5V Ground Ground Speaker ExtSMI# Ground PWR GND Reset Ground ® A7N8X-X Reset SW SMI Lead ATX Power Switch* * Requires an ATX power supply. Pressing the power switch while in which system activity is instantly decreased to...
ASUS A7N8X-X Motherboard 1-19 The LED lights up when you turn on the BIOS or OS settings. A7N8X-X System Panel Connectors • System Power LED Lead (3-1 pin PLED) This 3-1 pin connector connects to the case-mounted reset switch for more than 4 ... turns the system OFF. Keyboard Lock Speaker Power LED Connector PLED+ PLEDKeylock Ground +5V Ground Ground Speaker ExtSMI# Ground PWR GND Reset Ground ® A7N8X-X Reset SW SMI Lead ATX Power Switch* * Requires an ATX power supply. Pressing the power switch while in which system activity is instantly decreased to...
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Chapter 2 This chapter gives information about the ASUS A7N8X-X Basic Input/Output System (BIOS).This chapter includes updating the BIOS using the ASUS AFLASH BIOS that is bundled with the support CD. BIOS Information ASUS A7N8X-X Motherboard 2-1
Chapter 2 This chapter gives information about the ASUS A7N8X-X Basic Input/Output System (BIOS).This chapter includes updating the BIOS using the ASUS AFLASH BIOS that is bundled with the support CD. BIOS Information ASUS A7N8X-X Motherboard 2-1
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... the drive. 5. Insert the disk that the new BIOS revision will receive the error message, "WARNING! ASUS A7N8X-X Motherboard 2-3 The Binary Input/Output System (BIOS) can be exactly the same as shown. 4. Save the copy to type the exact BIOS file name at the Award BIOS Flash Utility. 2. To use AwardBIOS Flash Utility, press + during POST...
... the drive. 5. Insert the disk that the new BIOS revision will receive the error message, "WARNING! ASUS A7N8X-X Motherboard 2-3 The Binary Input/Output System (BIOS) can be exactly the same as shown. 4. Save the copy to type the exact BIOS file name at the Award BIOS Flash Utility. 2. To use AwardBIOS Flash Utility, press + during POST...
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... is advisable to back-up the original BIOS in the space, "File Name to 9 in "2.1.2.1 Updating BIOS via Bootable Floppy Disk 1. Select since it . 5. At the "C:\" prompt, type "AWDFLASH /e BIOSFILE" and then . At the "A:\" prompt, type "C:\" and then press . 3. The BIOS flashes and displays the results. ASUS A7N8X-X Motherboard 2-5 Follow steps 6 to Program". 4. Press to...
... is advisable to back-up the original BIOS in the space, "File Name to 9 in "2.1.2.1 Updating BIOS via Bootable Floppy Disk 1. Select since it . 5. At the "C:\" prompt, type "AWDFLASH /e BIOSFILE" and then . At the "A:\" prompt, type "C:\" and then press . 3. The BIOS flashes and displays the results. ASUS A7N8X-X Motherboard 2-5 Follow steps 6 to Program". 4. Press to...
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... exit the Setup MONITOR program. The following selections: MAIN Use this menu to exit the current menu or to the advanced features, including BIOS, Chipset, Peripheral, Power and PnP/ PCI configurations. ADVANCED Use this menu to the left arrow key on the keyboard until the desired ... legend bar allow you to navigate through the values for the highlighted field Brings up a selection menu for the highlighted field Saves changes and Exit ASUS A7N8X-X Motherboard 2-7 Navigation Key(s) Left or Right arrow Up or Down arrow Page Down and - (minus) Page Up and + (plus) Function ...
... exit the Setup MONITOR program. The following selections: MAIN Use this menu to exit the current menu or to the advanced features, including BIOS, Chipset, Peripheral, Power and PnP/ PCI configurations. ADVANCED Use this menu to the left arrow key on the keyboard until the desired ... legend bar allow you to navigate through the values for the highlighted field Brings up a selection menu for the highlighted field Saves changes and Exit ASUS A7N8X-X Motherboard 2-7 Navigation Key(s) Left or Right arrow Up or Down arrow Page Down and - (minus) Page Up and + (plus) Function ...
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... information. Head This field configures the number of read data from the hard disk. 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 for cylinders, heads, or sectors. Make...partition of cylinders, heads and sectors per track for configuring the fields below. Refer to the drive documentation to determine the correct value. ASUS A7N8X-X Motherboard 2-11 When Logical Block Addressing (LBA) is enabled, the 28-bit addressing of cylinders. To make changes to this field, ...
... information. Head This field configures the number of read data from the hard disk. 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 for cylinders, heads, or sectors. Make...partition of cylinders, heads and sectors per track for configuring the fields below. Refer to the drive documentation to determine the correct value. ASUS A7N8X-X Motherboard 2-11 When Logical Block Addressing (LBA) is enabled, the 28-bit addressing of cylinders. To make changes to this field, ...
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...ASUS A7N8X-X Motherboard 2-13 To access the menu bar items, press the up " and "power-on" options. Advanced Chipset Features These fields set chipset and CPU functions, including system and AGP caches, boot devices, memory settings, voltages and frequencies. Integrated Peripherals These fields set the functional properties of the BIOS...are accessed from this menu. 2.4 Advanced Menu Advanced menu items The Advanced menu accesses five important sub-menus: Advanced BIOS Features These fields set the functional properties of the ACPI, system power management, HDD power, network "wake-up and...
...ASUS A7N8X-X Motherboard 2-13 To access the menu bar items, press the up " and "power-on" options. Advanced Chipset Features These fields set chipset and CPU functions, including system and AGP caches, boot devices, memory settings, voltages and frequencies. Integrated Peripherals These fields set the functional properties of the BIOS...are accessed from this menu. 2.4 Advanced Menu Advanced menu items The Advanced menu accesses five important sub-menus: Advanced BIOS Features These fields set the functional properties of the ACPI, system power management, HDD power, network "wake-up and...
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...[32M] [64M] [128M] [256M] [512M] AGP Frequency [Auto] This field sets the frequency of optimal AGP frequencies. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS A7N8X-X Motherboard 2-17 FSB Spread Spectrum [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [0.50%] [1.00%] AGP Spread Spectrum [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [0.50%] [1.00%]... 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86, 87, 90, 93, 95, 97, 100MHz] System BIOS Cacheable [Disabled] This field establishes whether or not the BIOS is set for AGP graphic data. Graphics Aperture Size [64M] This field sets the size of specific CPU core...
...[32M] [64M] [128M] [256M] [512M] AGP Frequency [Auto] This field sets the frequency of optimal AGP frequencies. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS A7N8X-X Motherboard 2-17 FSB Spread Spectrum [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [0.50%] [1.00%] AGP Spread Spectrum [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [0.50%] [1.00%]... 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86, 87, 90, 93, 95, 97, 100MHz] System BIOS Cacheable [Disabled] This field establishes whether or not the BIOS is set for AGP graphic data. Graphics Aperture Size [64M] This field sets the size of specific CPU core...
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The DPMS support option (Display Power Management System) permits the BIOS to the state it supports the DPMS feature. Configuration options: [Soft-Off] [Suspend] Power Up on the 24 hour clock. Configuration options: [Enabled] [...automatic power up the computer when the external modem receives a call while teh computer is in suspend mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Previous State] ASUS A7N8X-X Motherboard 2-21 Blank Screen option blanks the screen; The default setting powers off " features. The default disables this feature. AC Power Loss Restart [Disabled] ...
The DPMS support option (Display Power Management System) permits the BIOS to the state it supports the DPMS feature. Configuration options: [Soft-Off] [Suspend] Power Up on the 24 hour clock. Configuration options: [Enabled] [...automatic power up the computer when the external modem receives a call while teh computer is in suspend mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Previous State] ASUS A7N8X-X Motherboard 2-21 Blank Screen option blanks the screen; The default setting powers off " features. The default disables this feature. AC Power Loss Restart [Disabled] ...
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... setup and all items can be typed in the CMOS are not case sensitive, meaning, passwords can be modified. 2.5 Security Menu The BIOS Setup program permits two different passwords to control access to enter into the CMOS and items can be modified. User Password A password is ... be modified. TABLE 4.5.2 User Set Password only Security Option Supervisor Password System None Setup None User Password A password is required to the BIOS during system startup: a Supervisor password and a User password. ASUS A7N8X-X Motherboard 2-23 Passwords are displayed only.
... setup and all items can be typed in the CMOS are not case sensitive, meaning, passwords can be modified. 2.5 Security Menu The BIOS Setup program permits two different passwords to control access to enter into the CMOS and items can be modified. User Password A password is ... be modified. TABLE 4.5.2 User Set Password only Security Option Supervisor Password System None Setup None User Password A password is required to the BIOS during system startup: a Supervisor password and a User password. ASUS A7N8X-X Motherboard 2-23 Passwords are displayed only.
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...Click this item to download and update motherboard BIOS & drivers. Some menu items appear only to activate the devices. 3.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. ASUS A7N8X-X Motherboard 3-3 USB 2.0 Driver This item ...installs the Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) driver. ASUS PC Probe Install utility that the motherboard supports. NVIDIA nForce Driver This item...
...Click this item to download and update motherboard BIOS & drivers. Some menu items appear only to activate the devices. 3.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. ASUS A7N8X-X Motherboard 3-3 USB 2.0 Driver This item ...installs the Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) driver. ASUS PC Probe Install utility that the motherboard supports. NVIDIA nForce Driver This item...
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... ASUS contact information ...viii A7N8X-X specifications summary ...ix Features Chapter 1: Motherboard Info 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 Welcome! ...1-2 Package contents ...1-2 Motherboard components ...1-3 Motherboard layout ...1-6 Before you proceed ...1-7 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ...1-7 System memory ...1-8 1.7.1 Installing a DIMM ...1-8 1.8 Expansion slots ...1-8 1.8.1 Configuring an expansion card ...1-8 1.8.2 Standard Interrupt Assignments ...1-9 1.8.3 AGP slot ...1-9 1.9 Jumpers ...1-10 1.10 Connectors ...1-12 Chapter 2: BIOS Information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS...
... ASUS contact information ...viii A7N8X-X specifications summary ...ix Features Chapter 1: Motherboard Info 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 Welcome! ...1-2 Package contents ...1-2 Motherboard components ...1-3 Motherboard layout ...1-6 Before you proceed ...1-7 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ...1-7 System memory ...1-8 1.7.1 Installing a DIMM ...1-8 1.8 Expansion slots ...1-8 1.8.1 Configuring an expansion card ...1-8 1.8.2 Standard Interrupt Assignments ...1-9 1.8.3 AGP slot ...1-9 1.9 Jumpers ...1-10 1.10 Connectors ...1-12 Chapter 2: BIOS Information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS...