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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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... the disk in flashing your problems. Careless updating may not be updated using the built-in AwardBIOS Flash Utility 1. The program asks if you proceed to save the previous BIOS. Write down the BIOS file name on a piece of the new BIOS file, for reference only. Device not ready!" Type the name of paper. ASUS A7N8X-X Motherboard 2-3
... the disk in flashing your problems. Careless updating may not be updated using the built-in AwardBIOS Flash Utility 1. The program asks if you proceed to save the previous BIOS. Write down the BIOS file name on a piece of the new BIOS file, for reference only. Device not ready!" Type the name of paper. ASUS A7N8X-X Motherboard 2-3
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...and then press . 3. Type the name of the new BIOS file, for example: "AW0702.BIN" then press . Follow steps 6 to 9 in "2.1.2.1 Updating BIOS via Bootable Floppy Disk 1. The program asks if you need to save the previous BIOS. Boot from the floppy disk. 2. For example: "... and the BIOS file appears in Award BIOS Flash Utility." Select since it is advisable to back-up the original BIOS in case you want to reprogram it. 5. ASUS A7N8X-X Motherboard 2-5 9. At the "C:\" prompt, type "AWDFLASH /e BIOSFILE" and then . Press to Program". 4. Updating BIOS via Built-...
...and then press . 3. Type the name of the new BIOS file, for example: "AW0702.BIN" then press . Follow steps 6 to 9 in "2.1.2.1 Updating BIOS via Bootable Floppy Disk 1. The program asks if you need to save the previous BIOS. Boot from the floppy disk. 2. For example: "... and the BIOS file appears in Award BIOS Flash Utility." Select since it is advisable to back-up the original BIOS in case you want to reprogram it. 5. ASUS A7N8X-X Motherboard 2-5 9. At the "C:\" prompt, type "AWDFLASH /e BIOSFILE" and then . Press to Program". 4. Updating BIOS via Built-...
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.... NVIDIA nForce Driver This item installs the NVIDIA nForce set of drivers. 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 Microsoft DirectX Driver This item installs the Microsoft DirectX driver. USB 2.0 Driver This item installs the Universal Serial...
.... NVIDIA nForce Driver This item installs the NVIDIA nForce set of drivers. 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 Microsoft DirectX Driver This item installs the Microsoft DirectX driver. USB 2.0 Driver This item installs the Universal Serial...
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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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...latest BIOS file from the ASUS website (see on your BIOS. what you see ASUS contact info on a piece of the new BIOS file, for reference only. if you proceed to a floppy disk. ASUS A7N8X-X Motherboard 2-3 The following screen. The BIOS information in the above screen is advisable to back-up the original BIOS ... may create more problems ! Type the name of paper. Reboot the computer. Device not ready!" Select since it . Updating BIOS via Built-in Flash Memory Writer utility or using a bootable floppy disk with the motherboard and you are sure that contains the new...
...latest BIOS file from the ASUS website (see on your BIOS. what you see ASUS contact info on a piece of the new BIOS file, for reference only. if you proceed to a floppy disk. ASUS A7N8X-X Motherboard 2-3 The following screen. The BIOS information in the above screen is advisable to back-up the original BIOS ... may create more problems ! Type the name of paper. Reboot the computer. Device not ready!" Select since it . Updating BIOS via Built-in Flash Memory Writer utility or using a bootable floppy disk with the motherboard and you are sure that contains the new...
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... reprogram it is advisable to 9 in "2.1.2.1 Updating BIOS via Bootable Floppy Disk 1. Select since it . 5. Press to Program". 4. Boot from the floppy disk. 2. 3. Follow steps 6 to back-up the original BIOS in Award BIOS Flash Utility." 9. At the "C:\" prompt,... type "AWDFLASH /e BIOSFILE" and then . For example: "AWDFLASH /e aw0702.bin" The AWDFLASH screen appears, and the BIOS file appears in the space, "File Name to restart. Type the name of the new BIOS file, for example: "AW0702.BIN" then press . ASUS A7N8X...
... reprogram it is advisable to 9 in "2.1.2.1 Updating BIOS via Bootable Floppy Disk 1. Select since it . 5. Press to Program". 4. Boot from the floppy disk. 2. 3. Follow steps 6 to back-up the original BIOS in Award BIOS Flash Utility." 9. At the "C:\" prompt,... type "AWDFLASH /e BIOSFILE" and then . For example: "AWDFLASH /e aw0702.bin" The AWDFLASH screen appears, and the BIOS file appears in the space, "File Name to restart. Type the name of the new BIOS file, for example: "AW0702.BIN" then press . ASUS A7N8X...
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... BIOS & drivers. Microsoft DirectX 8.1 Driver This item installs the Microsoft V8.1 driver. 3.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. NVIDIA nForce Driver This item installs the NVIDIA nForce set of drivers. ASUS Update Installs utility to load the installation wizard ...applications and other software that can monitor Fan, Speed, Voltage, and CPU temperature. Some menu items appear only to activate the devices. ASUS PC Probe Install utility that the motherboard supports. ASUS A7N8X-X Motherboard 3-3
... BIOS & drivers. Microsoft DirectX 8.1 Driver This item installs the Microsoft V8.1 driver. 3.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. NVIDIA nForce Driver This item installs the NVIDIA nForce set of drivers. ASUS Update Installs utility to load the installation wizard ...applications and other software that can monitor Fan, Speed, Voltage, and CPU temperature. Some menu items appear only to activate the devices. ASUS PC Probe Install utility that the motherboard supports. ASUS A7N8X-X Motherboard 3-3