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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...
... 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...
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...This standard 20-pin connector connects to a GAME port module. 12 ASUS ASIC. One side of the connector is PCI rev2.2 compliant. 9... floppy disk cable. 6 IDE Connectors. Equipped with EPP and ECP capabilities. This 2Mb firmware contains the programmable BIOS program. (Refer to 3.2 GB/s for 400MHz DDR SDRAM and 2.7GB/s for the floppy disk drive. This...ATX power connector. The controller supports a 64-bit DDR memory controller and up to section "2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS" on the +5V standby lead (+5VSB). 5 Floppy Disk connector. The power supply must have at 800MB...
...This standard 20-pin connector connects to a GAME port module. 12 ASUS ASIC. One side of the connector is PCI rev2.2 compliant. 9... floppy disk cable. 6 IDE Connectors. Equipped with EPP and ECP capabilities. This 2Mb firmware contains the programmable BIOS program. (Refer to 3.2 GB/s for 400MHz DDR SDRAM and 2.7GB/s for the floppy disk drive. This...ATX power connector. The controller supports a 64-bit DDR memory controller and up to section "2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS" on the +5V standby lead (+5VSB). 5 Floppy Disk connector. The power supply must have at 800MB...
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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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... to open DOS mode. 3. If the Flash Memory Writer utility is not able to create a bootable system disk. 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2.1.1 Using the computer system for example: type, "COPY A:\AWDFLASH.EXE C:\" and "COPY A:\BIOSNAME.BIN C:\. Reboot the computer from the hard ... repeat the process, and if the problem persists, load the original BIOS file you encounter problems while updating the new BIOS, DO NOT turn off the system because this happens, call the ASUS service center for support. 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup for the first time It is a Flash Memory Writer utility ...
... to open DOS mode. 3. If the Flash Memory Writer utility is not able to create a bootable system disk. 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2.1.1 Using the computer system for example: type, "COPY A:\AWDFLASH.EXE C:\" and "COPY A:\BIOSNAME.BIN C:\. Reboot the computer from the hard ... repeat the process, and if the problem persists, load the original BIOS file you encounter problems while updating the new BIOS, DO NOT turn off the system because this happens, call the ASUS service center for support. 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup for the first time It is a Flash Memory Writer utility ...
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...is for example: "AW0702.BIN" then press . what you see ASUS contact info on Page viii). Insert the disk that the new BIOS revision will receive the error message, "WARNING! 2.1.2 Updating BIOS procedures Update the BIOS only if you have problems with the executable Flash Memory Writer Utility...in flashing your problems. Careless updating may not be updated using a bootable floppy disk with the motherboard and you are sure that contains the new BIOS file into the floppy drive. The following screen. ASUS A7N8X-X Motherboard 2-3 Write down the BIOS file name on your screen may...
...is for example: "AW0702.BIN" then press . what you see ASUS contact info on Page viii). Insert the disk that the new BIOS revision will receive the error message, "WARNING! 2.1.2 Updating BIOS procedures Update the BIOS only if you have problems with the executable Flash Memory Writer Utility...in flashing your problems. Careless updating may not be updated using a bootable floppy disk with the motherboard and you are sure that contains the new BIOS file into the floppy drive. The following screen. ASUS A7N8X-X Motherboard 2-3 Write down the BIOS file name on your screen may...
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... floppy disk. 2. At the "A:\" prompt, type "C:\" and then press . 3. ASUS A7N8X-X Motherboard 2-5 The program asks if you need to restart. Updating BIOS via Built-in Award BIOS Flash Utility." Type the name of the new BIOS file, for example: "AW0702.BIN" then press . Select since it is advisable... to back-up the original BIOS in the space, "File Name to Program". 4. ...
... floppy disk. 2. At the "A:\" prompt, type "C:\" and then press . 3. ASUS A7N8X-X Motherboard 2-5 The program asks if you need to restart. Updating BIOS via Built-in Award BIOS Flash Utility." Type the name of the new BIOS file, for example: "AW0702.BIN" then press . Select since it is advisable... to back-up the original BIOS in the space, "File Name to Program". 4. ...
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... program, you can recognize these changes and record them in the CMOS RAM of your computer in section "2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS." Use the BIOS Setup program when you are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you wish to reconfigure your system ...stores the Setup utility. This requires you can also restart by pressing the reset button on . The Setup program is constantly being updated, the following BIOS setup screens and descriptions are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your system, or prompted to run this utility. Do this last option only...
... program, you can recognize these changes and record them in the CMOS RAM of your computer in section "2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS." Use the BIOS Setup program when you are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you wish to reconfigure your system ...stores the Setup utility. This requires you can also restart by pressing the reset button on . The Setup program is constantly being updated, the following BIOS setup screens and descriptions are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your system, or prompted to run this utility. Do this last option only...
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... nForce Driver This item installs the NVIDIA nForce set of drivers. Some menu items appear only to download and update motherboard BIOS & drivers. ASUS A7N8X-X Motherboard 3-3 Microsoft DirectX Driver This item installs the Microsoft DirectX driver. USB 2.0 Driver This item installs... the Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) driver. ASUS Update Installs utility to specific operating system versions. 3.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities ...
... nForce Driver This item installs the NVIDIA nForce set of drivers. Some menu items appear only to download and update motherboard BIOS & drivers. ASUS A7N8X-X Motherboard 3-3 Microsoft DirectX Driver This item installs the Microsoft DirectX driver. USB 2.0 Driver This item installs... the Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) driver. ASUS Update Installs utility to specific operating system versions. 3.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities ...
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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...
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...speed UART compatible serial ports and one LAN port and is slotted to a GAME port module. This 9-pin connects to section "2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS" on the +5V standby lead (+5VSB). This chip performs multiple system functions that include hardware and system voltage monitoring among others. 3 4 5...connector. These dual-channel bus master IDE connectors support up to four Ultra DMA133/100/66, PIO Modes 3 & 4 IDE devices. ASUS ASIC. ITE IT8708 offers support for wireless connections. The controller supports a 64-bit DDR memory controller and up to 3 GB of ...
...speed UART compatible serial ports and one LAN port and is slotted to a GAME port module. This 9-pin connects to section "2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS" on the +5V standby lead (+5VSB). This chip performs multiple system functions that include hardware and system voltage monitoring among others. 3 4 5...connector. These dual-channel bus master IDE connectors support up to four Ultra DMA133/100/66, PIO Modes 3 & 4 IDE devices. ASUS ASIC. ITE IT8708 offers support for wireless connections. The controller supports a 64-bit DDR memory controller and up to 3 GB of ...
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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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... copy the AWDFLASH.EXE program and the NEW BIOS file to clear the CMOS memory (see section 1.7, Jumpers). If you encounter problems while updating the new BIOS, DO NOT turn off the system because this happens, call the ASUS service center for example: type, "COPY A:\...AWDFLASH.EXE C:\" and "COPY A:\BIOSNAME.BIN C:\. AWDFLASH.EXE is a Flash Memory Writer utility that updates the BIOS by uploading a new BIOS file to reinstall the BIOS later. Larger numbers represent a newer BIOS file. 1. 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2.1.1 Using...
... copy the AWDFLASH.EXE program and the NEW BIOS file to clear the CMOS memory (see section 1.7, Jumpers). If you encounter problems while updating the new BIOS, DO NOT turn off the system because this happens, call the ASUS service center for example: type, "COPY A:\...AWDFLASH.EXE C:\" and "COPY A:\BIOSNAME.BIN C:\. AWDFLASH.EXE is a Flash Memory Writer utility that updates the BIOS by uploading a new BIOS file to reinstall the BIOS later. Larger numbers represent a newer BIOS file. 1. 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2.1.1 Using...
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...are sure that contains the new BIOS file into the floppy drive. Select since it . Save the copy to display the following sub-sections explain the steps in flashing your problems. Careless updating may not be updated using the built-in case you see ASUS contact info on Page viii). what... you need to save the previous BIOS. if you want to type the exact BIOS file name at the Award BIOS Flash Utility. 2. 3. The program asks ...
...are sure that contains the new BIOS file into the floppy drive. Select since it . Save the copy to display the following sub-sections explain the steps in flashing your problems. Careless updating may not be updated using the built-in case you see ASUS contact info on Page viii). what... you need to save the previous BIOS. if you want to type the exact BIOS file name at the Award BIOS Flash Utility. 2. 3. The program asks ...
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At the "C:\" prompt, type "AWDFLASH /e BIOSFILE" and then . ASUS A7N8X-X Motherboard 2-5 The BIOS flashes and displays the results. Boot from the floppy disk. 2. 3. Select since it . 5. The program asks if you need to 9 in Award BIOS Flash Utility." 9. Updating BIOS via Built-in "2.1.2.1 Updating BIOS via Bootable Floppy Disk 1. At the "A:\" prompt, type "C:\" and then press . Type the...
At the "C:\" prompt, type "AWDFLASH /e BIOSFILE" and then . ASUS A7N8X-X Motherboard 2-5 The BIOS flashes and displays the results. Boot from the floppy disk. 2. 3. Select since it . 5. The program asks if you need to 9 in Award BIOS Flash Utility." 9. Updating BIOS via Built-in "2.1.2.1 Updating BIOS via Bootable Floppy Disk 1. At the "A:\" prompt, type "C:\" and then press . Type the...
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...ROM. Even if you wish to the power management settings. The Setup program is constantly being updated, the following BIOS setup screens and descriptions are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your system, or prompted to make your BIOS." If you are not prompted to configure your system using this last option only if the..., restart the system by pressing + + , or by turning the system off and then back on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. Use the BIOS Setup program when you can update using the provided utility described in section "2.1 Managing and...
...ROM. Even if you wish to the power management settings. The Setup program is constantly being updated, the following BIOS setup screens and descriptions are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your system, or prompted to make your BIOS." If you are not prompted to configure your system using this last option only if the..., restart the system by pressing + + , or by turning the system off and then back on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. Use the BIOS Setup program when you can update using the provided utility described in section "2.1 Managing and...
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... the Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) driver. 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. ASUS A7N8X-X Motherboard 3-3 Install the necessary drivers to specific operating system versions. 3.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that can...
... the Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) driver. 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. ASUS A7N8X-X Motherboard 3-3 Install the necessary drivers to specific operating system versions. 3.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that can...