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... 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 updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 Using...
... 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 updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 Using...
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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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... and you are sure that contains the new BIOS file into the floppy drive. ASUS A7N8X-X Motherboard 2-3 To use AwardBIOS Flash Utility, press + during POST to save the previous BIOS. Write down the BIOS file name on a piece of the new BIOS file, for reference only. 2.1.2 Updating BIOS procedures Update the BIOS only if you have problems with the executable...
... and you are sure that contains the new BIOS file into the floppy drive. ASUS A7N8X-X Motherboard 2-3 To use AwardBIOS Flash Utility, press + during POST to save the previous BIOS. Write down the BIOS file name on a piece of the new BIOS file, for reference only. 2.1.2 Updating BIOS procedures Update the BIOS only if you have problems with the executable...
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... example: "AWDFLASH /e aw0702.bin" The AWDFLASH screen appears, and the BIOS file appears in "2.1.2.1 Updating BIOS via Bootable Floppy Disk 1. Updating BIOS via Built-in case you want to save the previous BIOS. Type the name of the new BIOS file, for example: "AW0702.BIN" then press . ASUS A7N8X-X Motherboard 2-5 At the "C:\" prompt, type "AWDFLASH /e BIOSFILE" and then . Select...
... example: "AWDFLASH /e aw0702.bin" The AWDFLASH screen appears, and the BIOS file appears in "2.1.2.1 Updating BIOS via Bootable Floppy Disk 1. Updating BIOS via Built-in case you want to save the previous BIOS. Type the name of the new BIOS file, for example: "AW0702.BIN" then press . ASUS A7N8X-X Motherboard 2-5 At the "C:\" prompt, type "AWDFLASH /e BIOSFILE" and then . Select...
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... the system detects installed devices. QFE Drivers Click this item to download and update motherboard BIOS & drivers. Some menu items appear only to activate the devices. ASUS A7N8X-X Motherboard 3-3 NVIDIA nForce Driver This item installs the NVIDIA nForce set of drivers. ASUS PC Probe Install utility that the motherboard supports. USB 2.0 Driver This item installs...
... the system detects installed devices. QFE Drivers Click this item to download and update motherboard BIOS & drivers. Some menu items appear only to activate the devices. ASUS A7N8X-X Motherboard 3-3 NVIDIA nForce Driver This item installs the NVIDIA nForce set of drivers. ASUS PC Probe Install utility that the motherboard supports. USB 2.0 Driver This item installs...
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... ...vi 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...
... ...vi 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...
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Chapter 2 ASUS A7N8X-X Motherboard BIOS Information 2-1 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.
Chapter 2 ASUS A7N8X-X Motherboard BIOS Information 2-1 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.
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..., for reference only. if you proceed to type the exact BIOS file name at the Award BIOS Flash Utility. 2. 3. ASUS A7N8X-X Motherboard 2-3 To use AwardBIOS Flash Utility, press + during POST to save the previous BIOS. You will solve your problems. Careless updating may not be updated using the built-in Flash Memory Writer utility or using a bootable...
..., for reference only. if you proceed to type the exact BIOS file name at the Award BIOS Flash Utility. 2. 3. ASUS A7N8X-X Motherboard 2-3 To use AwardBIOS Flash Utility, press + during POST to save the previous BIOS. You will solve your problems. Careless updating may not be updated using the built-in Flash Memory Writer utility or using a bootable...
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9. ASUS A7N8X-X Motherboard 2-5 The BIOS flashes and displays the results. Boot from the floppy disk. 2. 3. The program asks if you need to Program". 4. Type the name of the new BIOS file, for example: "AW0702.BIN" then press . Press to save the previous BIOS. At the "C:\" ...then press . Updating BIOS via Built-in Award BIOS Flash Utility." For example: "AWDFLASH /e aw0702.bin" The AWDFLASH screen appears, and the BIOS file appears in the space, "File Name to reprogram it is advisable to back-up the original BIOS in "2.1.2.1 Updating BIOS via Bootable Floppy ...
9. ASUS A7N8X-X Motherboard 2-5 The BIOS flashes and displays the results. Boot from the floppy disk. 2. 3. The program asks if you need to Program". 4. Type the name of the new BIOS file, for example: "AW0702.BIN" then press . Press to save the previous BIOS. At the "C:\" ...then press . Updating BIOS via Built-in Award BIOS Flash Utility." For example: "AWDFLASH /e aw0702.bin" The AWDFLASH screen appears, and the BIOS file appears in the space, "File Name to reprogram it is advisable to back-up the original BIOS in "2.1.2.1 Updating BIOS via Bootable Floppy ...
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... the devices. USB 2.0 Driver This item installs the Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) driver. ASUS A7N8X-X Motherboard 3-3 NVIDIA nForce Driver This item installs the NVIDIA nForce set of drivers. Some menu items appear only to download and update motherboard BIOS & drivers. ASUS Update Installs utility to specific operating system versions. 3.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the...
... the devices. USB 2.0 Driver This item installs the Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) driver. ASUS A7N8X-X Motherboard 3-3 NVIDIA nForce Driver This item installs the NVIDIA nForce set of drivers. Some menu items appear only to download and update motherboard BIOS & drivers. ASUS Update Installs utility to specific operating system versions. 3.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the...