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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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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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... 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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Visit ASUS website (www.asus.com) for latest DDR400 Qualified Vendor List. 1.7.1 Installing a DIMM 1. Firmly insert the... 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. Make sure the notches on the DIMM exactly match the notches in use. ...clips outward. 2. DO NOT force a DIMM into place. 1.8 Expansion slots The A7N8X-X motherboard has six (6) expansion slots. DIMMs with a notch so that it fits in the BIOS are not supported. 2. Align a DIMM on each side of the module are ...
Visit ASUS website (www.asus.com) for latest DDR400 Qualified Vendor List. 1.7.1 Installing a DIMM 1. Firmly insert the... 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. Make sure the notches on the DIMM exactly match the notches in use. ...clips outward. 2. DO NOT force a DIMM into place. 1.8 Expansion slots The A7N8X-X motherboard has six (6) expansion slots. DIMMs with a notch so that it fits in the BIOS are not supported. 2. Align a DIMM on each side of the module are ...
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in 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* Communications...AGP slot This motherboard has an Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot that they fit the AGP slot on your motherboard. ® A7N8X-X Keyed for expansion cards. used - - Normally, 6 IRQs are free for 1.5v A7N8X-X Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) ASUS A7N8X-X Motherboard 1-9 used - - used - -
in 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* Communications...AGP slot This motherboard has an Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot that they fit the AGP slot on your motherboard. ® A7N8X-X Keyed for expansion cards. used - - Normally, 6 IRQs are free for 1.5v A7N8X-X Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) ASUS A7N8X-X Motherboard 1-9 used - - used - -
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...ON the computer. 6. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up the computer when you to re-enter data. ® A7N8X-X A7N8X-X Clear RTC RAM CLRTC1 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear CMOS 4. Keyboard ...This jumper allows 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 Move the jumper caps from [1-2] to the original position, [1-2]. 4. Replace the ...
...ON the computer. 6. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up the computer when you to re-enter data. ® A7N8X-X A7N8X-X Clear RTC RAM CLRTC1 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear CMOS 4. Keyboard ...This jumper allows 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 Move the jumper caps from [1-2] to the original position, [1-2]. 4. Replace the ...
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... slave device (hard disk drive) and the black connector to PIN 1. 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. 1.10 Connectors This section describes and illustrates the connectors on the...
... slave device (hard disk drive) and the black connector to PIN 1. 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. 1.10 Connectors This section describes and illustrates the connectors on the...
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...IN, the LINE_OUT will output the sound. The module mounts to set UART2 for use with IR. 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. Infrared Module connector (10-1 or ...) These connectors support an optional wireless transmitting and receiving infrared module. Mute LINE_OUT to the pin definitions. ® A7N8X-X NC GND NC CIRRX +5VSB +5 V IRRX GND IRTX IR_CON1 SIR CIR A7N8X-X Infrared Connector Standard Infrared (SIR) Front View Back View IRTX +5V GND (NC) IRRX 1-18 Chapter 1: ...
...IN, the LINE_OUT will output the sound. The module mounts to set UART2 for use with IR. 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. Infrared Module connector (10-1 or ...) These connectors support an optional wireless transmitting and receiving infrared module. Mute LINE_OUT to the pin definitions. ® A7N8X-X NC GND NC CIRRX +5VSB +5 V IRRX GND IRTX IR_CON1 SIR CIR A7N8X-X Infrared Connector Standard Infrared (SIR) Front View Back View IRTX +5V GND (NC) IRRX 1-18 Chapter 1: ...
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...switch. • ATX Power Switch / Soft-Off Switch Lead (2-pin PWR) This connector connects a switch that controls the system power. ASUS A7N8X-X Motherboard 1-19 System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1) This connector accommodates several system front panel functions. Pressing the power switch turns the ...; System Warning Speaker Lead (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector connects to the case-mounted speaker and allows 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. • ATX Power Switch / Soft-Off Switch Lead (2-pin PWR) This connector connects a switch that controls the system power. ASUS A7N8X-X Motherboard 1-19 System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1) This connector accommodates several system front panel functions. Pressing the power switch turns the ...; System Warning Speaker Lead (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector connects to the case-mounted speaker and allows 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...
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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 Binary Input/Output System (BIOS) can be exactly the same as shown. 4. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website (see on Page viii). Save the copy to save the previous BIOS. ASUS A7N8X-X Motherboard 2-3 Insert the disk that the new BIOS revision will receive the error message,... "WARNING! You will solve your BIOS. Type the name of paper. Updating BIOS via Built-in case you want to a floppy disk...
.... The Binary Input/Output System (BIOS) can be exactly the same as shown. 4. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website (see on Page viii). Save the copy to save the previous BIOS. ASUS A7N8X-X Motherboard 2-3 Insert the disk that the new BIOS revision will receive the error message,... "WARNING! You will solve your BIOS. Type the name of paper. Updating BIOS via Built-in case you want to a floppy disk...
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... Built-in case you want to save the previous BIOS. Type the name of the new BIOS file, for example: "AW0702.BIN" then press . Select since it . 5. The BIOS flashes and displays the results. Follow steps 6 to restart. 9. Boot from the floppy disk. 2. The program asks..." and then . At the "A:\" prompt, type "C:\" and then press . 3. 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 Award BIOS Flash Utility." ASUS A7N8X-X Motherboard 2-5
... Built-in case you want to save the previous BIOS. Type the name of the new BIOS file, for example: "AW0702.BIN" then press . Select since it . 5. The BIOS flashes and displays the results. Follow steps 6 to restart. 9. Boot from the floppy disk. 2. The program asks..." and then . At the "A:\" prompt, type "C:\" and then press . 3. 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 Award BIOS Flash Utility." ASUS A7N8X-X Motherboard 2-5
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...Jumps to the Exit menu or returns to the main menu from a sub-menu Selects the menu item to exit the Setup MONITOR program. 2.2.1 BIOS menu bar The top of the screen has a menu bar with their corresponding functions. The keys in the legend bar with the following table ...lists the keys found in the legend bar allow you to the advanced features, including BIOS, Chipset, Peripheral, Power and PnP/ PCI configurations. ADVANCED Use this menu to make changes to navigate through the values for the highlighted field Brings...
...Jumps to the Exit menu or returns to the main menu from a sub-menu Selects the menu item to exit the Setup MONITOR program. 2.2.1 BIOS menu bar The top of the screen has a menu bar with their corresponding functions. The keys in the legend bar with the following table ...lists the keys found in the legend bar allow you to the advanced features, including BIOS, Chipset, Peripheral, Power and PnP/ PCI configurations. ADVANCED Use this menu to make changes to navigate through the values for the highlighted field Brings...
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...volumes on this field, set the IDE Primary Master field to [Manual] and the Access Mode to partition and format new IDE hard disk drives. ASUS A7N8X-X Motherboard 2-11 Make sure to set the partition of the Primary IDE hard disk drives to [CHS]. To make changes to this sub-menu, ... this field, set the IDE Primary Master field to [Manual] and the Access Mode to active. After entering the IDE hard disk drive information into BIOS, use a disk utility, such as FDISK, to [CHS]. Note that LBA Mode is used without regard for this information. Configuration options: [CHS] [LBA] [Large] ...
...volumes on this field, set the IDE Primary Master field to [Manual] and the Access Mode to partition and format new IDE hard disk drives. ASUS A7N8X-X Motherboard 2-11 Make sure to set the partition of the Primary IDE hard disk drives to [CHS]. To make changes to this sub-menu, ... this field, set the IDE Primary Master field to [Manual] and the Access Mode to active. After entering the IDE hard disk drive information into BIOS, use a disk utility, such as FDISK, to [CHS]. Note that LBA Mode is used without regard for this information. Configuration options: [CHS] [LBA] [Large] ...
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...the menu bar items, press the up " and "power-on" options. PnP/PCI Configuration These fields set the capacity of the BIOS to reset data configurations and to view the desired menu. 2.4 Advanced Menu Advanced menu items The Advanced menu accesses five important sub-menus:...IDE channels, Master/Slave PIOs, USB, IEEE 1394, audio, network and modem support, as well as boot devices, security and operational modes. ASUS A7N8X-X Motherboard 2-13 Advanced Chipset Features These fields set the functional properties of the ACPI, system power management, HDD power, network "wake-up and...
...the menu bar items, press the up " and "power-on" options. PnP/PCI Configuration These fields set the capacity of the BIOS to reset data configurations and to view the desired menu. 2.4 Advanced Menu Advanced menu items The Advanced menu accesses five important sub-menus:...IDE channels, Master/Slave PIOs, USB, IEEE 1394, audio, network and modem support, as well as boot devices, security and operational modes. ASUS A7N8X-X Motherboard 2-13 Advanced Chipset Features These fields set the functional properties of the ACPI, system power management, HDD power, network "wake-up and...
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... latency time between the SDRAM read command and the moment that the data actually becomes available. Disabled by default. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS A7N8X-X Motherboard 2-17 Configuration options: [32M] [64M] [128M] [256M] [512M] AGP Frequency [Auto] This field sets the frequency of specific CPU..., 79, 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 to [Auto]. Normally, the system determines the rate automatically by default. The default value is [Auto], therefore, ...
... latency time between the SDRAM read command and the moment that the data actually becomes available. Disabled by default. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS A7N8X-X Motherboard 2-17 Configuration options: [32M] [64M] [128M] [256M] [512M] AGP Frequency [Auto] This field sets the frequency of specific CPU..., 79, 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 to [Auto]. Normally, the system determines the rate automatically by default. The default value is [Auto], therefore, ...
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...Down In Suspend [Disabled] This field sets whether or not the HDD is in suspend mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Previous State] ASUS A7N8X-X Motherboard 2-21 Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Automatic Power Up [Disabled] This field sets to the HDD in suspend mode. Enter the hour...-LAN from soft-off mode. The default disables this feature. The DPMS support option (Display Power Management System) permits the BIOS to use blank screen for input. Blank Screen option blanks the screen; The Automatic Power Up field must be enabled to control...
...Down In Suspend [Disabled] This field sets whether or not the HDD is in suspend mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Previous State] ASUS A7N8X-X Motherboard 2-21 Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Automatic Power Up [Disabled] This field sets to the HDD in suspend mode. Enter the hour...-LAN from soft-off mode. The default disables this feature. The DPMS support option (Display Power Management System) permits the BIOS to use blank screen for input. Blank Screen option blanks the screen; The Automatic Power Up field must be enabled to control...
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...the CMOS setup and all items can be modified. A password is required to enter into the CMOS and items can be modified. ASUS A7N8X-X Motherboard 2-23 All other items in the CMOS are displayed only. The table below describes the authority level when setting Supervisor or ..."Time" could be typed in the CMOS are not case sensitive, meaning, passwords can be modified. User Password A password is required to the BIOS during system startup: a Supervisor password and a User password. All other items in either uppercase or lowercase letters. A password is required for booting...
...the CMOS setup and all items can be modified. A password is required to enter into the CMOS and items can be modified. ASUS A7N8X-X Motherboard 2-23 All other items in the CMOS are displayed only. The table below describes the authority level when setting Supervisor or ..."Time" could be typed in the CMOS are not case sensitive, meaning, passwords can be modified. User Password A password is required to the BIOS during system startup: a Supervisor password and a User password. All other items in either uppercase or lowercase letters. A password is required for booting...
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...Driver This item installs the Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) driver. QFE Drivers Click this item to activate the devices. ASUS Update Installs utility to specific operating system versions. 3.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that can ..., Voltage, and CPU temperature. Some menu items appear only to download and update motherboard BIOS & drivers. Microsoft DirectX Driver This item installs the Microsoft DirectX driver. ASUS A7N8X-X Motherboard 3-3 3.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the ...
...Driver This item installs the Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) driver. QFE Drivers Click this item to activate the devices. ASUS Update Installs utility to specific operating system versions. 3.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that can ..., Voltage, and CPU temperature. Some menu items appear only to download and update motherboard BIOS & drivers. Microsoft DirectX Driver This item installs the Microsoft DirectX driver. ASUS A7N8X-X Motherboard 3-3 3.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the ...
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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...