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Features Contents Notices 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 ...
Features Contents Notices 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 ...
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A7N8X-X specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus (FSB) Memory Expansion ... x 184-pin DDR DIMM Sockets Max. 3 GB unbuffered PC3200/2700/2100/1600 non-ECC DDR RAM memory. (Visit ASUS website for latest qualified DDR400 module list.) 5 x PCI 1 x AGP 8X (1.5V only) 2 x UltraDMA 133/...100/66/33 Realtek ALC650 6CH with built-in HP amplifier 1 Port MCP integrated NVIDIA MAC + Realtek 8201BL PHY ASUS Q-Fan Technology ASUS C.O.P. (CPU Overheating Protection) Power Loss Restart CPU Throttle Support S/PDIF in/out (optional) 1 x Parallel 1 x Serial 1 x PS/2 Keyboard 1 ...
A7N8X-X specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus (FSB) Memory Expansion ... x 184-pin DDR DIMM Sockets Max. 3 GB unbuffered PC3200/2700/2100/1600 non-ECC DDR RAM memory. (Visit ASUS website for latest qualified DDR400 module list.) 5 x PCI 1 x AGP 8X (1.5V only) 2 x UltraDMA 133/...100/66/33 Realtek ALC650 6CH with built-in HP amplifier 1 Port MCP integrated NVIDIA MAC + Realtek 8201BL PHY ASUS Q-Fan Technology ASUS C.O.P. (CPU Overheating Protection) Power Loss Restart CPU Throttle Support S/PDIF in/out (optional) 1 x Parallel 1 x Serial 1 x PS/2 Keyboard 1 ...
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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 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.
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...primary IDE connector and another UltraDMA/133/100/66 cable. 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. PIN 1 1-12 Chapter 1: Motherboard Information IDE ... the provided UltraDMA/133/100/66 IDE hard disk ribbon cable. Refer to the UltraDMA/133/100/66 master device. BIOS supports specific device bootup. Connect the cable's blue connector to the primary (recommended) or secondary IDE connector, then connect the gray connector to...
...primary IDE connector and another UltraDMA/133/100/66 cable. 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. PIN 1 1-12 Chapter 1: Motherboard Information IDE ... the provided UltraDMA/133/100/66 IDE hard disk ribbon cable. Refer to the UltraDMA/133/100/66 master device. BIOS supports specific device bootup. Connect the cable's blue connector to the primary (recommended) or secondary IDE connector, then connect the gray connector to...
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...is automatically scaled or set to [Auto]. The default, [Auto], permits automatic selection of the AGP controller. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS A7N8X-X Motherboard 2-17 Configuration options: [1.100V] [1.125V] ... [1.825] [1.850V] The configuration option range varies from CPU's with different clock speed.... between the SDRAM read command and the moment that the data actually becomes available. Graphics Aperture Size [64M] This field sets the size of specific CPU core voltages. Configuration options: [50, 66, 67, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77,...
...is automatically scaled or set to [Auto]. The default, [Auto], permits automatic selection of the AGP controller. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS A7N8X-X Motherboard 2-17 Configuration options: [1.100V] [1.125V] ... [1.825] [1.850V] The configuration option range varies from CPU's with different clock speed.... between the SDRAM read command and the moment that the data actually becomes available. Graphics Aperture Size [64M] This field sets the size of specific CPU core voltages. Configuration options: [50, 66, 67, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77,...
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...the appropriate fan speed ratio for more ventilation. Configuration options: [1 Sec/2 Sec] [2 Sec/4 Sec] [3 Sec/6 Sec] [4 Sec/8 Sec] ASUS A7N8X-X Motherboard 2-25 VCORE Voltage, +3.3V Voltage, +5V Voltage, +12V Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the voltage regulators.... additional devices and the system requires more efficient system operation. If any of the fans is not connected to enable or disable the ASUS Q-Fan feature that smartly adjusts the fan speeds for the system. Configuration options: [10/15] [11/15] [12/15] ...
...the appropriate fan speed ratio for more ventilation. Configuration options: [1 Sec/2 Sec] [2 Sec/4 Sec] [3 Sec/6 Sec] [4 Sec/8 Sec] ASUS A7N8X-X Motherboard 2-25 VCORE Voltage, +3.3V Voltage, +5V Voltage, +12V Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the voltage regulators.... additional devices and the system requires more efficient system operation. If any of the fans is not connected to enable or disable the ASUS Q-Fan feature that smartly adjusts the fan speeds for the system. Configuration options: [10/15] [11/15] [12/15] ...
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... utility to activate the devices. NVIDIA nForce Driver This item installs the NVIDIA nForce set of drivers. ASUS A7N8X-X Motherboard 3-3 ASUS PC Probe Install utility that the motherboard supports. Microsoft DirectX Driver This item installs the Microsoft DirectX driver. Install...& drivers. Some menu items appear only to load the installation wizard and install the Win98 QFE drivers. QFE Drivers Click this item to specific operating system versions. 3.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that can monitor Fan, Speed, Voltage, and CPU ...
... utility to activate the devices. NVIDIA nForce Driver This item installs the NVIDIA nForce set of drivers. ASUS A7N8X-X Motherboard 3-3 ASUS PC Probe Install utility that the motherboard supports. Microsoft DirectX Driver This item installs the Microsoft DirectX driver. Install...& drivers. Some menu items appear only to load the installation wizard and install the Win98 QFE drivers. QFE Drivers Click this item to specific operating system versions. 3.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that can monitor Fan, Speed, Voltage, and CPU ...
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Contents Notices ...v Safety information ...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 ...
Contents Notices ...v Safety information ...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 ...
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A7N8X-X specifications summary CPU Socket A for AMD Duron™/Athlon™... x 184-pin DDR DIMM Sockets Max. 3 GB unbuffered PC3200/2700/2100/1600 non-ECC DDR RAM memory. (Visit ASUS website for latest qualified DDR400 module list.) 5 x PCI 1 x AGP 8X (1.5V only) 2 x UltraDMA 133/100.../66/33 Realtek ALC650 6CH with built-in HP amplifier 1 Port MCP integrated NVIDIA MAC + Realtek 8201BL PHY ASUS Q-Fan Technology ASUS C.O.P. (CPU Overheating Protection) Power Loss Restart CPU Throttle Support S/PDIF in/out (optional) 1 x Parallel 1 x Serial 1 x PS/2 Keyboard 1 ...
A7N8X-X specifications summary CPU Socket A for AMD Duron™/Athlon™... x 184-pin DDR DIMM Sockets Max. 3 GB unbuffered PC3200/2700/2100/1600 non-ECC DDR RAM memory. (Visit ASUS website for latest qualified DDR400 module list.) 5 x PCI 1 x AGP 8X (1.5V only) 2 x UltraDMA 133/100.../66/33 Realtek ALC650 6CH with built-in HP amplifier 1 Port MCP integrated NVIDIA MAC + Realtek 8201BL PHY ASUS Q-Fan Technology ASUS C.O.P. (CPU Overheating Protection) Power Loss Restart CPU Throttle Support S/PDIF in/out (optional) 1 x Parallel 1 x Serial 1 x PS/2 Keyboard 1 ...
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x A7N8X-X specifications summary BIOS features Industry standard Manageability Support CD contents 2Mb Flash ROM, Award BIOS, TCAV, PnP, DMI2.0, DMI, Green PCI 2.2, USB 1.1/2.0. DMI 2.0, WOL, WOR, Chassis Intrusion, SM Bus Device drivers ASUS PC Probe Trend Microtm PC-cillin 2002 anti-virus software ASUS LiveUpdate Utility 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 ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in Accessories Form Factor * Specifications are subject to change without notice.
x A7N8X-X specifications summary BIOS features Industry standard Manageability Support CD contents 2Mb Flash ROM, Award BIOS, TCAV, PnP, DMI2.0, DMI, Green PCI 2.2, USB 1.1/2.0. DMI 2.0, WOL, WOR, Chassis Intrusion, SM Bus Device drivers ASUS PC Probe Trend Microtm PC-cillin 2002 anti-virus software ASUS LiveUpdate Utility 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 ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in Accessories Form Factor * Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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...two hard disks, you have more than two UltraDMA/133/100/66 devices, purchase another for the secondary IDE connector. BIOS supports specific device bootup. If you must configure the second drive as a slave device by setting its jumper accordingly. This prevents incorrect orientation...disks to the UltraDMA/133/100/66 master device. Refer to match the covered hole on the UltraDMA cable connector. SEC_IDE1 ® A7N8X-X PIN 1 A7N8X-X IDE Connectors 1-12 Chapter 1: Motherboard Information PRI_IDE1 NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the motherboard. 1. For ...
...two hard disks, you have more than two UltraDMA/133/100/66 devices, purchase another for the secondary IDE connector. BIOS supports specific device bootup. If you must configure the second drive as a slave device by setting its jumper accordingly. This prevents incorrect orientation...disks to the UltraDMA/133/100/66 master device. Refer to match the covered hole on the UltraDMA cable connector. SEC_IDE1 ® A7N8X-X PIN 1 A7N8X-X IDE Connectors 1-12 Chapter 1: Motherboard Information PRI_IDE1 NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the motherboard. 1. For ...
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... [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%] ...command and the moment that the data actually becomes available. Graphics Aperture Size [64M] This field sets the size of specific CPU core voltages. Configuration options: [Auto] [Menu] CPU Vcore [1.850V] When the CPU VCore Setting parameter is ...
... [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%] ...command and the moment that the data actually becomes available. Graphics Aperture Size [64M] This field sets the size of specific CPU core voltages. Configuration options: [Auto] [Menu] CPU Vcore [1.850V] When the CPU VCore Setting parameter is ...
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...]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Fan Speed Ratio [10/15] This item allows you to the fan connectors on the motherboard, the specific field will show N/A. Speed Up/Down Response Time [4 Sec/8 Sec] This item indicates the time period before the fan speeds adjust to [...Response Time. Configuration options: [1 Sec/2 Sec] [2 Sec/4 Sec] [3 Sec/6 Sec] [4 Sec/8 Sec] ASUS A7N8X-X Motherboard 2-25 The default [10/15] is required to enable or disable the ASUS Q-Fan feature that smartly adjusts the fan speeds for the system. Q-Fan Control [Disabled] This field allows you ...
...]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Fan Speed Ratio [10/15] This item allows you to the fan connectors on the motherboard, the specific field will show N/A. Speed Up/Down Response Time [4 Sec/8 Sec] This item indicates the time period before the fan speeds adjust to [...Response Time. Configuration options: [1 Sec/2 Sec] [2 Sec/4 Sec] [3 Sec/6 Sec] [4 Sec/8 Sec] ASUS A7N8X-X Motherboard 2-25 The default [10/15] is required to enable or disable the ASUS Q-Fan feature that smartly adjusts the fan speeds for the system. Q-Fan Control [Disabled] This field allows you ...
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...nForce Driver This item installs the NVIDIA nForce set of drivers. ASUS A7N8X-X Motherboard 3-3 3.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. ASUS PC Probe Install utility that the motherboard supports. Microsoft DirectX 8.1... Driver This item installs the Microsoft V8.1 driver. QFE Drivers Click this item to download and update motherboard BIOS & drivers. Install the necessary drivers to specific operating system...
...nForce Driver This item installs the NVIDIA nForce set of drivers. ASUS A7N8X-X Motherboard 3-3 3.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. ASUS PC Probe Install utility that the motherboard supports. Microsoft DirectX 8.1... Driver This item installs the Microsoft V8.1 driver. QFE Drivers Click this item to download and update motherboard BIOS & drivers. Install the necessary drivers to specific operating system...