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Chapter 1 This chapter gives information about the ASUS A7N8X-X motherboard that came with the system.This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations. Motherboard Info ASUS A7N8X-X Motherboard 1-1
Chapter 1 This chapter gives information about the ASUS A7N8X-X motherboard that came with the system.This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations. Motherboard Info ASUS A7N8X-X Motherboard 1-1
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... value-added features for buying the ASUS® A7N8X-X motherboard! For future upgrades or system reconfiguration, this chapter provides technical information about the motherboard. Before you for guaranteed consumer satisfaction. Unique ASUS features such as ASUS C.O.P., ASUS Q-Fan Technology and more are included to deliver the maximum performance for the following items. ASUS A7N8X-X motherboard ATX form factor: 12 in...
... value-added features for buying the ASUS® A7N8X-X motherboard! For future upgrades or system reconfiguration, this chapter provides technical information about the motherboard. Before you for guaranteed consumer satisfaction. Unique ASUS features such as ASUS C.O.P., ASUS Q-Fan Technology and more are included to deliver the maximum performance for the following items. ASUS A7N8X-X motherboard ATX form factor: 12 in...
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1.3 Motherboard components 12 3 45 18 17 16 15 14 13 19 20 28 27 26 ASUS A7N8X-X Motherboard 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 21 25 22 23 24 1-3
1.3 Motherboard components 12 3 45 18 17 16 15 14 13 19 20 28 27 26 ASUS A7N8X-X Motherboard 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 21 25 22 23 24 1-3
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... port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or other audio sources. 23 Line Out jack. This Line Out (lime) jack connects a headphone or a speaker. 24 Microphone jack. ASUS A7N8X-X Motherboard 1-5 These 32-bit PCI 2.2 expansion slots support bus master PCI cards like SCSI or LAN cards with 133MB/s maximum output. 15 S/PDIF connector. This Accelerated... is an AC'97 compliant audio CODEC designed for 3D graphical applications. 19 PS/2 mouse port. The Realtek 6-channel CODEC is a standby power on the motherboard. 13 Onboard LED.
... port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or other audio sources. 23 Line Out jack. This Line Out (lime) jack connects a headphone or a speaker. 24 Microphone jack. ASUS A7N8X-X Motherboard 1-5 These 32-bit PCI 2.2 expansion slots support bus master PCI cards like SCSI or LAN cards with 133MB/s maximum output. 15 S/PDIF connector. This Accelerated... is an AC'97 compliant audio CODEC designed for 3D graphical applications. 19 PS/2 mouse port. The Realtek 6-channel CODEC is a standby power on the motherboard. 13 Onboard LED.
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... with "QuantiSpeed" data processing, large data caches, 3D enhancements and 400/333/266Mhz bus speeds. ASUS A7N8X-X Motherboard 1-7 Hold components by the edges to this motherboard. ® A7N8X-X CPU NOTCH TO INNER CORNER AMD™ CPU LOCK LEVER CPU NOTCH A7N8X-X Socket 462 Each AMD CPU has a "marked" corner. Do not use processors with core speeds...
... with "QuantiSpeed" data processing, large data caches, 3D enhancements and 400/333/266Mhz bus speeds. ASUS A7N8X-X Motherboard 1-7 Hold components by the edges to this motherboard. ® A7N8X-X CPU NOTCH TO INNER CORNER AMD™ CPU LOCK LEVER CPU NOTCH A7N8X-X Socket 462 Each AMD CPU has a "marked" corner. Do not use processors with core speeds...
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...A7N8X-X 184-Pin DDR DIMM Sockets 1. Visit ASUS website (www.asus.com) for latest DDR400 Qualified Vendor List. 1.7.1 Installing a DIMM 1. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that supports up to [Auto] ensure system stability. 3. Make sure the notches on the DIMM exactly match the notches in use. 1-8 Chapter 1: Motherboard...with more than 8 devices on the socket. DO NOT force a DIMM into place. 1.8 Expansion slots The A7N8X-X motherboard has six (6) expansion slots. Generally, an IRQ must be exclusively assigned to avoid damaging the DIMM. 4. ...
...A7N8X-X 184-Pin DDR DIMM Sockets 1. Visit ASUS website (www.asus.com) for latest DDR400 Qualified Vendor List. 1.7.1 Installing a DIMM 1. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that supports up to [Auto] ensure system stability. 3. Make sure the notches on the DIMM exactly match the notches in use. 1-8 Chapter 1: Motherboard...with more than 8 devices on the socket. DO NOT force a DIMM into place. 1.8 Expansion slots The A7N8X-X motherboard has six (6) expansion slots. Generally, an IRQ must be exclusively assigned to avoid damaging the DIMM. 4. ...
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... IRQs are "shared" by more than one function; shared - - - 1.8.3 AGP slot This motherboard has an Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot that they fit the AGP slot on your motherboard. ® A7N8X-X Keyed for ISA or PCI devices. IRQ assignments for expansion cards. used - - used -... golden fingers to ensure that supports +1.5V AGP 8X cards. used - - Sometimes IRQs are usually available for 1.5v A7N8X-X Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) ASUS A7N8X-X Motherboard 1-9 in this motherboard PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 PCI slot 3 PCI slot 4 PCI slot 5 ABCD shared - - - - - -
... IRQs are "shared" by more than one function; shared - - - 1.8.3 AGP slot This motherboard has an Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot that they fit the AGP slot on your motherboard. ® A7N8X-X Keyed for ISA or PCI devices. IRQ assignments for expansion cards. used - - used -... golden fingers to ensure that supports +1.5V AGP 8X cards. used - - Sometimes IRQs are usually available for 1.5v A7N8X-X Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) ASUS A7N8X-X Motherboard 1-9 in this motherboard PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 PCI slot 3 PCI slot 4 PCI slot 5 ABCD shared - - - - - -
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... date, time and system setup parameters 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 re-enter data. ® A7N8X-X A7N8X-X Clear RTC RAM CLRTC1 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear CMOS 4. Hold down the key during...
... date, time and system setup parameters 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 re-enter data. ® A7N8X-X A7N8X-X Clear RTC RAM CLRTC1 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear CMOS 4. Hold down the key during...
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...PS_ON# COM COM COM -5.0VDC +5.0VDC +5.0VDC A7N8X-X ATX Power Connector +3.3VDC +3.3VDC COM +5.0VDC COM +5.0VDC COM PWR_OK +5VSB +12.0VDC If you will need to replace the power supply in only one end to the motherboard, connect the other end to an ATX 12V ...power supply. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY1) This connector supports the provided floppy drive ribbon cable. After connecting one orientation. ASUS A7N8X-X Motherboard 1-13 ATX power connectors (20-pin ATXPWR1) These connectors connect to the floppy drive. (Pin 5 is 230W, or 300W for a fully configured...
...PS_ON# COM COM COM -5.0VDC +5.0VDC +5.0VDC A7N8X-X ATX Power Connector +3.3VDC +3.3VDC COM +5.0VDC COM +5.0VDC COM PWR_OK +5VSB +12.0VDC If you will need to replace the power supply in only one end to the motherboard, connect the other end to an ATX 12V ...power supply. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY1) This connector supports the provided floppy drive ribbon cable. After connecting one orientation. ASUS A7N8X-X Motherboard 1-13 ATX power connectors (20-pin ATXPWR1) These connectors connect to the floppy drive. (Pin 5 is 230W, or 300W for a fully configured...
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... detection feature, remove the jumper cap from the pins. CHASSIS1 +5Volt (Power Supply Stand By) Chassis Signal Ground ® A7N8X-X 1 A7N8X-X Chassis Open Alarm Lead ASUS A7N8X-X Motherboard 1-15 Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS1) This lead is for a chassis designed with a jumper cap. If you remove ...chassis intrusion sensor or microswitch. 6. Lack of 1A~2.22A (26.64W max.) at +12V. DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. By default, the pins labeled "Chassis ...
... detection feature, remove the jumper cap from the pins. CHASSIS1 +5Volt (Power Supply Stand By) Chassis Signal Ground ® A7N8X-X 1 A7N8X-X Chassis Open Alarm Lead ASUS A7N8X-X Motherboard 1-15 Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS1) This lead is for a chassis designed with a jumper cap. If you remove ...chassis intrusion sensor or microswitch. 6. Lack of 1A~2.22A (26.64W max.) at +12V. DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. By default, the pins labeled "Chassis ...
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...Channel Ground Left Audio Channel Left Audio Channel Ground Right Audio Channel 11. MODEM1 CD1 (Black) AUX1 (White) ® A7N8X-X A7N8X-X Internal Audio Connectors 12. Connect the bracket cable to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM,...A7N8X-X PWRTMP1 PWRTMP Ground A7N8X-X Power Supply Thermal Connector 13. Internal audio connectors (4-pin CD1, AUX1, MODEM1) These connectors allow you to this connector then install the bracket into a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. ® A7N8X-X COM2 PIN 1 A7N8X-X Serial COM2 Bracket ASUS A7N8X-X Motherboard...
...Channel Ground Left Audio Channel Left Audio Channel Ground Right Audio Channel 11. MODEM1 CD1 (Black) AUX1 (White) ® A7N8X-X A7N8X-X Internal Audio Connectors 12. Connect the bracket cable to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM,...A7N8X-X PWRTMP1 PWRTMP Ground A7N8X-X Power Supply Thermal Connector 13. Internal audio connectors (4-pin CD1, AUX1, MODEM1) These connectors allow you to this connector then install the bracket into a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. ® A7N8X-X COM2 PIN 1 A7N8X-X Serial COM2 Bracket ASUS A7N8X-X Motherboard...
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... you to hear system beeps and warnings. • System Management Interrupt Lead (2-pin SMI) This 2-pin connector permits switching to the system power LED. A7N8X-X System Panel Connectors • System Power LED Lead (3-1 pin PLED) This 3-1 pin connector connects to suspend mode, or "Green" mode, in the... for more than 4 seconds turns the system OFF. The LED lights up when you turn on the BIOS or OS settings. ASUS A7N8X-X Motherboard 1-19 Keyboard Lock Speaker Power LED Connector PLED+ PLEDKeylock Ground +5V Ground Ground Speaker ExtSMI# Ground PWR GND Reset Ground ®...
... you to hear system beeps and warnings. • System Management Interrupt Lead (2-pin SMI) This 2-pin connector permits switching to the system power LED. A7N8X-X System Panel Connectors • System Power LED Lead (3-1 pin PLED) This 3-1 pin connector connects to suspend mode, or "Green" mode, in the... for more than 4 seconds turns the system OFF. The LED lights up when you turn on the BIOS or OS settings. ASUS A7N8X-X Motherboard 1-19 Keyboard Lock Speaker Power LED Connector PLED+ PLEDKeylock Ground +5V Ground Ground Speaker ExtSMI# Ground PWR GND Reset Ground ®...
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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 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.
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...Insert the disk that the new BIOS revision will receive the error message, "WARNING! You need to a floppy disk. Type the name of paper. ASUS A7N8X-X Motherboard 2-3 Reboot the computer. 3. The Binary Input/Output System (BIOS) can be exactly the same as shown. 4. Write down the BIOS file name ... asks if you want to step 5 without the disk in AwardBIOS Flash Utility 1. The following screen. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website (see on a piece of the new BIOS file, for reference only. You will solve your screen may create more problems ! Save ...
...Insert the disk that the new BIOS revision will receive the error message, "WARNING! You need to a floppy disk. Type the name of paper. ASUS A7N8X-X Motherboard 2-3 Reboot the computer. 3. The Binary Input/Output System (BIOS) can be exactly the same as shown. 4. Write down the BIOS file name ... asks if you want to step 5 without the disk in AwardBIOS Flash Utility 1. The following screen. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website (see on a piece of the new BIOS file, for reference only. You will solve your screen may create more problems ! Save ...
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... Bootable Floppy Disk 1. 9. The BIOS flashes and displays the results. At the "C:\" prompt, type "AWDFLASH /e BIOSFILE" and then . Select since it is advisable to Program". 4. ASUS A7N8X-X Motherboard 2-5 At the "A:\" prompt, type "C:\" and then press . 3. Follow steps 6 to 9 in the space, "File Name to back-up the original BIOS in Award BIOS Flash...
... Bootable Floppy Disk 1. 9. The BIOS flashes and displays the results. At the "C:\" prompt, type "AWDFLASH /e BIOSFILE" and then . Select since it is advisable to Program". 4. ASUS A7N8X-X Motherboard 2-5 At the "A:\" prompt, type "C:\" and then press . 3. Follow steps 6 to 9 in the space, "File Name to back-up the original BIOS in Award BIOS Flash...
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... the menu bar items, press the right or left or right Moves the highlight up a selection menu for the highlighted field Saves changes and Exit ASUS A7N8X-X Motherboard 2-7 The keys in the legend bar with the following table lists the keys found in the legend bar allow you to the left arrow key...
... the menu bar items, press the right or left or right Moves the highlight up a selection menu for the highlighted field Saves changes and Exit ASUS A7N8X-X Motherboard 2-7 The keys in the legend bar with the following table lists the keys found in the legend bar allow you to the left arrow key...
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... the system to halt on errors according to 2084). Configuration options: [All Errors] [No Errors] [All, But Keyboard] [All , But Diskette] [All, But Disk/Key] ASUS A7N8X-X Motherboard 2-9 Use the or + keys to move between the hour, minute, and second fields. Valid values for hour, minute and second are Month: (1 to 12), Day...
... the system to halt on errors according to 2084). Configuration options: [All Errors] [No Errors] [All, But Keyboard] [All , But Diskette] [All, But Disk/Key] ASUS A7N8X-X Motherboard 2-9 Use the or + keys to move between the hour, minute, and second fields. Valid values for hour, minute and second are Month: (1 to 12), Day...
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... number of cylinders. After making your selections on this field. Note that you configured. Access Mode [Auto] Select the hard disk drive type in MB. ASUS A7N8X-X Motherboard 2-11 Refer to the drive documentation or on the hard disk, if any, in this sub-menu, press the key to return to partition and...
... number of cylinders. After making your selections on this field. Note that you configured. Access Mode [Auto] Select the hard disk drive type in MB. ASUS A7N8X-X Motherboard 2-11 Refer to the drive documentation or on the hard disk, if any, in this sub-menu, press the key to return to partition and...
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... fields set the functional properties of the BIOS to reset data configurations and to view the desired menu. IRQ resources are accessed from this menu. ASUS A7N8X-X Motherboard 2-13 Power Management Setup These fields set the capacity of the ACPI, system power management, HDD power, network "wake-up and down arrow keys and...
... fields set the functional properties of the BIOS to reset data configurations and to view the desired menu. IRQ resources are accessed from this menu. ASUS A7N8X-X Motherboard 2-13 Power Management Setup These fields set the capacity of the ACPI, system power management, HDD power, network "wake-up and down arrow keys and...
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...) [100MHz] This field sets the external frequency ratio of the CPU. Configuration options: [100 MHz]... [200 MHz] [204 MHz] [207 MHz] [211 MHz] [300 MHz] ASUS A7N8X-X Motherboard 2-15 Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] APIC Mode [Enabled] This field enables or disables the APIC mode. Frequency ranges are adjustable in the nextt field. Configuration...
...) [100MHz] This field sets the external frequency ratio of the CPU. Configuration options: [100 MHz]... [200 MHz] [204 MHz] [207 MHz] [211 MHz] [300 MHz] ASUS A7N8X-X Motherboard 2-15 Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] APIC Mode [Enabled] This field enables or disables the APIC mode. Frequency ranges are adjustable in the nextt field. Configuration...