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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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... chapter provides technical information about the motherboard. This motherboard is loaded with the most advanced technologies to ensure the best user experience and value in ASUS A7N8X-X series support CD 40-pin 80...motherboard and hardware devices on it, check the items in your package with value-added features for buying the ASUS® A7N8X-X motherboard! Before you for guaranteed consumer satisfaction. 1.1 Welcome! The ASUS A7N8X-X motherboard is loaded with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your ASUS A7N8X-X package for the following items. ASUS A7N8X-X motherboard...
... chapter provides technical information about the motherboard. This motherboard is loaded with the most advanced technologies to ensure the best user experience and value in ASUS A7N8X-X series support CD 40-pin 80...motherboard and hardware devices on it, check the items in your package with value-added features for buying the ASUS® A7N8X-X motherboard! Before you for guaranteed consumer satisfaction. 1.1 Welcome! The ASUS A7N8X-X motherboard is loaded with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your ASUS A7N8X-X package for the following items. ASUS A7N8X-X motherboard...
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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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... turn off the system power before plugging or unplugging devices. 14 PCI slots. 13 Onboard LED. The Realtek 6-channel CODEC is a standby power on the motherboard. This Mic (pink) jack connects a microphone. 25 USB 2.0 ports. ASUS A7N8X-X Motherboard 1-5
... turn off the system power before plugging or unplugging devices. 14 PCI slots. 13 Onboard LED. The Realtek 6-channel CODEC is a standby power on the motherboard. This Mic (pink) jack connects a microphone. 25 USB 2.0 ports. ASUS A7N8X-X Motherboard 1-5
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... data caches, 3D enhancements and 400/333/266Mhz bus speeds. Do not use processors with a notch, and/or a golden square or triangle. ASUS A7N8X-X Motherboard 1-7 Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or to a metal object, such as the power supply case, before handling ...components to avoid damaging them . 4. AMD processors offer gigahertz speeds 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. Hold components by the edges to avoid...
... data caches, 3D enhancements and 400/333/266Mhz bus speeds. Do not use processors with a notch, and/or a golden square or triangle. ASUS A7N8X-X Motherboard 1-7 Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or to a metal object, such as the power supply case, before handling ...components to avoid damaging them . 4. AMD processors offer gigahertz speeds 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. Hold components by the edges to avoid...
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... slots The A7N8X-X motherboard has six (6) expansion slots. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that supports up to 3GB non-ECC PC3200/2700/2100/1600 DDR.. 104 Pins ® A7N8X-X 80 Pins A7N8X-X 184-Pin.... DIMMs with a notch so that it fits in the BIOS are the same or set to [Auto] ensure system stability. 3. Visit ASUS website (www.asus.com) for latest DDR400 Qualified Vendor List. 1.7.1 Installing a DIMM 1. Make sure the memory frequency and bus frequency setting in only one ...
... slots The A7N8X-X motherboard has six (6) expansion slots. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that supports up to 3GB non-ECC PC3200/2700/2100/1600 DDR.. 104 Pins ® A7N8X-X 80 Pins A7N8X-X 184-Pin.... DIMMs with a notch so that it fits in the BIOS are the same or set to [Auto] ensure system stability. 3. Visit ASUS website (www.asus.com) for latest DDR400 Qualified Vendor List. 1.7.1 Installing a DIMM 1. Make sure the memory frequency and bus frequency setting in only one ...
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... an Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot that they fit the AGP slot on your motherboard. ® A7N8X-X Keyed for 1.5v A7N8X-X Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) ASUS A7N8X-X Motherboard 1-9 used - - Sometimes IRQs are "shared" by more than one function; Note the notches on the card golden fingers to ... Data Processor 14* Primary Ultra ATA Controller 15* Secondary Ultra ATA Controller *These IRQs are usually available for expansion cards. in this motherboard PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 PCI slot 3 PCI slot 4 PCI slot 5 ABCD shared - - - - - - Normally, 6 IRQs are free for...
... an Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot that they fit the AGP slot on your motherboard. ® A7N8X-X Keyed for 1.5v A7N8X-X Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) ASUS A7N8X-X Motherboard 1-9 used - - Sometimes IRQs are "shared" by more than one function; Note the notches on the card golden fingers to ... Data Processor 14* Primary Ultra ATA Controller 15* Secondary Ultra ATA Controller *These IRQs are usually available for expansion cards. in this motherboard PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 PCI slot 3 PCI slot 4 PCI slot 5 ABCD shared - - - - - - Normally, 6 IRQs are free for...
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...RAM of 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 Remove the battery. 3. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to [2-3]...(the default value is powered by the onboard button cell battery. 3. 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. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. Keyboard power ...
...RAM of 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 Remove the battery. 3. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to [2-3]...(the default value is powered by the onboard button cell battery. 3. 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. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. Keyboard power ...
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...Power Connector +3.3VDC +3.3VDC COM +5.0VDC COM +5.0VDC COM PWR_OK +5VSB +12.0VDC If you will need to an ATX 12V power supply. ASUS A7N8X-X Motherboard 1-13 The minimum recommended wattage is inadequate. ATX power connectors (20-pin ATXPWR1) These connectors connect to replace the power supply in the future, ... provide 8A on the +12V lead and at least 1A on the floppy ribbon cable to fit these connectors in only one end to the motherboard, connect the other end to the floppy drive. (Pin 5 is removed to prevent incorrect insertion when using ribbon cables with pin 5 plug). The ...
...Power Connector +3.3VDC +3.3VDC COM +5.0VDC COM +5.0VDC COM PWR_OK +5VSB +12.0VDC If you will need to an ATX 12V power supply. ASUS A7N8X-X Motherboard 1-13 The minimum recommended wattage is inadequate. ATX power connectors (20-pin ATXPWR1) These connectors connect to replace the power supply in the future, ... provide 8A on the +12V lead and at least 1A on the floppy ribbon cable to fit these connectors in only one end to the motherboard, connect the other end to the floppy drive. (Pin 5 is removed to prevent incorrect insertion when using ribbon cables with pin 5 plug). The ...
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... designed with a jumper cap. CHASSIS1 +5Volt (Power Supply Stand By) Chassis Signal Ground ® A7N8X-X 1 A7N8X-X Chassis Open Alarm Lead ASUS A7N8X-X Motherboard 1-15 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...
... designed with a jumper cap. CHASSIS1 +5Volt (Power Supply Stand By) Chassis Signal Ground ® A7N8X-X 1 A7N8X-X Chassis Open Alarm Lead ASUS A7N8X-X Motherboard 1-15 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...
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... 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 1-17 Power Supply Thermal Sensor (2-pin PWRTMP1) This header supports a thermal sensor for the power supply. ®...; A7N8X-X PWRTMP1 PWRTMP Ground A7N8X-X Power Supply Thermal Connector 13. Connect the bracket cable to receive stereo audio input from...
... 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 1-17 Power Supply Thermal Sensor (2-pin PWRTMP1) This header supports a thermal sensor for the power supply. ®...; A7N8X-X PWRTMP1 PWRTMP Ground A7N8X-X Power Supply Thermal Connector 13. Connect the bracket cable to receive stereo audio input from...
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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 ® A7N8X-X Reset SW SMI Lead ATX Power Switch* * Requires an ATX power supply. The LED lights up when you turn on ... • Reset Switch (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector connects to the case-mounted reset switch for more than 4 seconds turns the system OFF. 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 ...
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 ® A7N8X-X Reset SW SMI Lead ATX Power Switch* * Requires an ATX power supply. The LED lights up when you turn on ... • Reset Switch (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector connects to the case-mounted reset switch for more than 4 seconds turns the system OFF. 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 ...
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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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... it . Write down the BIOS file name on 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. Insert the disk that the new BIOS revision will receive the...program asks if you want to a floppy disk. The following screen. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website (see on a piece of the new BIOS file, for reference only. ASUS A7N8X-X Motherboard 2-3 The Binary Input/Output System (BIOS) can be exactly the same as shown. 4. Save the copy ...
... it . Write down the BIOS file name on 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. Insert the disk that the new BIOS revision will receive the...program asks if you want to a floppy disk. The following screen. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website (see on a piece of the new BIOS file, for reference only. ASUS A7N8X-X Motherboard 2-3 The Binary Input/Output System (BIOS) can be exactly the same as shown. 4. Save the copy ...
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... to back-up the original BIOS in the space, "File Name to save the previous BIOS. Updating BIOS via Built-in Award BIOS Flash Utility." ASUS A7N8X-X Motherboard 2-5
... to back-up the original BIOS in the space, "File Name to save the previous BIOS. Updating BIOS via Built-in Award BIOS Flash Utility." ASUS A7N8X-X Motherboard 2-5
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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 Navigation Key(s) Left or Right arrow Up or Down arrow Page Down and - (minus) Page Up and + (plus) Function Description Displays the General Help screen...
... 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 Navigation Key(s) Left or Right arrow Up or Down arrow Page Down and - (minus) Page Up and + (plus) Function Description Displays the General Help screen...
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... to move between the hour, minute, and second fields. Configuration options: [All Errors] [No Errors] [All, But Keyboard] [All , But Diskette] [All, But Disk/Key] ASUS A7N8X-X Motherboard 2-9 The format is month, day, year. 2.3 Main Menu When you specify (usually the current date). The format is hour, minute, second. Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in...
... to move between the hour, minute, and second fields. Configuration options: [All Errors] [No Errors] [All, But Keyboard] [All , But Diskette] [All, But Disk/Key] ASUS A7N8X-X Motherboard 2-9 The format is month, day, year. 2.3 Main Menu When you specify (usually the current date). The format is hour, minute, second. Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in...
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...] to make changes to this field. To make manual entries for cylinders, heads, or sectors. Precomp This field displays the precompressed volumes on this information. ASUS A7N8X-X Motherboard 2-11
...] to make changes to this field. To make manual entries for cylinders, heads, or sectors. Precomp This field displays the precompressed volumes on this information. ASUS A7N8X-X Motherboard 2-11
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... capacity of the 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 down arrow keys...
... capacity of the 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 down arrow keys...
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... and display. The default is equal to display/activate the system. Configuration options: [100 MHz]... [200 MHz] [204 MHz] [207 MHz] [211 MHz] [300 MHz] ASUS A7N8X-X Motherboard 2-15
... and display. The default is equal to display/activate the system. Configuration options: [100 MHz]... [200 MHz] [204 MHz] [207 MHz] [211 MHz] [300 MHz] ASUS A7N8X-X Motherboard 2-15