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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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...133/100/66 slave device (hard disk drive) and the black connector to be both master devices with two ribbon cables - BIOS supports specific device bootup. If you connect the cables. This prevents incorrect orientation when you have more than two UltraDMA/133/100/66 devices, purchase... hole on the motherboard. 1. Refer 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 IDE ribbon cable to the hard disk documentation for the secondary...
...133/100/66 slave device (hard disk drive) and the black connector to be both master devices with two ribbon cables - BIOS supports specific device bootup. If you connect the cables. This prevents incorrect orientation when you have more than two UltraDMA/133/100/66 devices, purchase... hole on the motherboard. 1. Refer 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 IDE ribbon cable to the hard disk documentation for the secondary...
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...], permits automatic selection of mapped memory ( in megabytes ) for AGP graphic data. 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 core voltages. Configuration options: [50, 66, 67, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75...
...], permits automatic selection of mapped memory ( in megabytes ) for AGP graphic data. 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 core voltages. Configuration options: [50, 66, 67, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75...
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...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. Q-Fan Control [Disabled] This field allows you to the fan connectors on the motherboard, the specific field will show N/A. Select a higher ratio if you to select ... vale set when the Q-Fan Control field is the minimum fan speed ratio. Configuration options: [1 Sec/2 Sec] [2 Sec/4 Sec] [3 Sec/6 Sec] [4 Sec/8 Sec] ASUS A7N8X-X Motherboard 2-25 CPU Fan Speed xxxx RPM or 0 RPM CHASSIS Fan Speed xxxx RPM or 0 RPM POWER Fan Speed xxxx RPM or 0 RPM The onboard...
...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. Q-Fan Control [Disabled] This field allows you to the fan connectors on the motherboard, the specific field will show N/A. Select a higher ratio if you to select ... vale set when the Q-Fan Control field is the minimum fan speed ratio. Configuration options: [1 Sec/2 Sec] [2 Sec/4 Sec] [3 Sec/6 Sec] [4 Sec/8 Sec] ASUS A7N8X-X Motherboard 2-25 CPU Fan Speed xxxx RPM or 0 RPM CHASSIS Fan Speed xxxx RPM or 0 RPM POWER Fan Speed xxxx RPM or 0 RPM The onboard...
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...Driver This item installs the Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) driver. ASUS Update Installs utility to load the installation wizard and install the Win98 QFE drivers. 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 monitor Fan, Speed, Voltage, and CPU temperature. Some menu items appear only to activate the devices. ASUS A7N8X-X Motherboard 3-3 ASUS PC Probe ...
...Driver This item installs the Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) driver. ASUS Update Installs utility to load the installation wizard and install the Win98 QFE drivers. 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 monitor Fan, Speed, Voltage, and CPU temperature. Some menu items appear only to activate the devices. ASUS A7N8X-X Motherboard 3-3 ASUS PC Probe ...
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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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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. 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.
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.../133/100/66 master device. You may configure two hard disks to PIN 1. 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. BIOS supports specific device bootup. Connect the cable's blue connector to the primary (recommended) or secondary IDE connector...
.../133/100/66 master device. You may configure two hard disks to PIN 1. 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. BIOS supports specific device bootup. Connect the cable's blue connector to the primary (recommended) or secondary IDE connector...
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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, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, ... [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [0.50%] [1.00%] CPU Vcore Setting [Auto] This field determines if the CPU Vcore is set to [Auto]. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS A7N8X-X Motherboard 2-17 Configuration options: [Auto] [Menu] CPU Vcore [1.850V] When the CPU VCore Setting parameter is cacheable. Normally, the system determines the rate automatically by...
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, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, ... [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [0.50%] [1.00%] CPU Vcore Setting [Auto] This field determines if the CPU Vcore is set to [Auto]. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS A7N8X-X Motherboard 2-17 Configuration options: [Auto] [Menu] CPU Vcore [1.850V] When the CPU VCore Setting parameter is cacheable. Normally, the system determines the rate automatically by...
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...the time period before the fan speeds adjust to the fan connectors on the motherboard, the specific field will show N/A. The default [10/15] is required to enable or disable the ASUS Q-Fan feature that smartly adjusts the fan speeds for the system. MB, CPU Temperature .../Down Response Time. This item is [Enabled]. 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....
...the time period before the fan speeds adjust to the fan connectors on the motherboard, the specific field will show N/A. The default [10/15] is required to enable or disable the ASUS Q-Fan feature that smartly adjusts the fan speeds for the system. MB, CPU Temperature .../Down Response Time. This item is [Enabled]. 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....
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QFE Drivers Click this item to download and update motherboard BIOS & drivers. ASUS Update Installs utility to load the installation wizard and install the Win98 QFE drivers. 3.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the... motherboard supports. USB 2.0 Driver This item installs the Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) driver. ASUS A7N8X-X Motherboard 3-3 Microsoft DirectX 8.1 Driver This item installs the Microsoft V8.1 driver. 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 ...
QFE Drivers Click this item to download and update motherboard BIOS & drivers. ASUS Update Installs utility to load the installation wizard and install the Win98 QFE drivers. 3.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the... motherboard supports. USB 2.0 Driver This item installs the Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) driver. ASUS A7N8X-X Motherboard 3-3 Microsoft DirectX 8.1 Driver This item installs the Microsoft V8.1 driver. 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 ...