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... INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. No part of this manual may or may be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is...in writing by the purchaser for identification or explanation and to infringe. or (2) the serial number of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). All Rights Reserved. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR ...
... INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. No part of this manual may or may be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is...in writing by the purchaser for identification or explanation and to infringe. or (2) the serial number of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). All Rights Reserved. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR ...
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... the product, contact a qualified service technician or your local power company. • If the power supply is set to fix it , carefully read all the manuals that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected.
... the product, contact a qualified service technician or your local power company. • If the power supply is set to fix it , carefully read all the manuals that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected.
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...your dealer. vii Where to find more information Refer to complete a task. ASUS Websites The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information on page viii. 2. These documents are listed in the ASUS Contact Information on ASUS hardware and software products. IMPORTANT: Information that you perform certain tasks properly, ...take note of the standard package. The ASUS websites are not part of the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. NOTE: Tips ...
...your dealer. vii Where to find more information Refer to complete a task. ASUS Websites The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information on page viii. 2. These documents are listed in the ASUS Contact Information on ASUS hardware and software products. IMPORTANT: Information that you perform certain tasks properly, ...take note of the standard package. The ASUS websites are not part of the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. NOTE: Tips ...
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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. x
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... best user experience and value in ASUS A7N8X-X series support CD 40-pin 80-conductor ribbon cable for UltraDMA/66/100/133 IDE drives Ribbon cable for a 3.5-inch floppy drive Bag of extra jumper caps I/O shield User's Manual 1-2 For future upgrades or system ...reconfiguration, this chapter provides technical information about the motherboard. Unique ASUS features such as ASUS C.O.P., ASUS Q-Fan Technology and more are included to deliver the maximum performance for the...
... best user experience and value in ASUS A7N8X-X series support CD 40-pin 80-conductor ribbon cable for UltraDMA/66/100/133 IDE drives Ribbon cable for a 3.5-inch floppy drive Bag of extra jumper caps I/O shield User's Manual 1-2 For future upgrades or system ...reconfiguration, this chapter provides technical information about the motherboard. Unique ASUS features such as ASUS C.O.P., ASUS Q-Fan Technology and more are included to deliver the maximum performance for the...
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...already detected. IDE Primary Master/Slave [Auto] Select [Auto] to automatically detect an IDE hard disk drive. Configuration options: [None] [Auto [Manual] Access Mode [Auto] The default [Auto] automatically detects an IDE hard disk drive. If the hard disk was already formatted on this may ...detect incorrect parameters. If automatic detection fails, this sub-menu. Select [CHS] in order to enter the Hard Disk Drive values manually. Before attempting to configure a hard disk drive, make sure you are removing a drive and not replacing it, select [None]. 2.3.1 Primary ...
...already detected. IDE Primary Master/Slave [Auto] Select [Auto] to automatically detect an IDE hard disk drive. Configuration options: [None] [Auto [Manual] Access Mode [Auto] The default [Auto] automatically detects an IDE hard disk drive. If the hard disk was already formatted on this may ...detect incorrect parameters. If automatic detection fails, this sub-menu. Select [CHS] in order to enter the Hard Disk Drive values manually. Before attempting to configure a hard disk drive, make sure you are removing a drive and not replacing it, select [None]. 2.3.1 Primary ...
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... the Access Mode to [CHS]. To make manual entries for the drive. [Manual] & [CHS] Settings Manually enter the number of cylinders. Make sure to set the partition of the hard drive is necessary for cylinders, heads, or sectors. ASUS A7N8X-X Motherboard 2-11 This is necessary so that LBA Mode is used without regard for...
... the Access Mode to [CHS]. To make manual entries for the drive. [Manual] & [CHS] Settings Manually enter the number of cylinders. Make sure to set the partition of the hard drive is necessary for cylinders, heads, or sectors. ASUS A7N8X-X Motherboard 2-11 This is necessary so that LBA Mode is used without regard for...
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...fills in order to the next page for the remaining fields on the drive information you entered. Select [CHS] in coordination with the [Manual] setting of the IDE Primary Master in the correct values for more details. Sector This field configures the number of undetected HDDs, pressing ... configuration information supplied by the BIOS based on this field, set the Type field to [User Type HDD] and the Translation Method field to [Manual]. 2.3.2 Secondary Master/Slave IDE HDD Auto-Detection [Press Enter] Press enter to recognize the installed hard disk. 2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup If...
...fills in order to the next page for the remaining fields on the drive information you entered. Select [CHS] in coordination with the [Manual] setting of the IDE Primary Master in the correct values for more details. Sector This field configures the number of undetected HDDs, pressing ... configuration information supplied by the BIOS based on this field, set the Type field to [User Type HDD] and the Translation Method field to [Manual]. 2.3.2 Secondary Master/Slave IDE HDD Auto-Detection [Press Enter] Press enter to recognize the installed hard disk. 2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup If...
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... is [Optimal] where it uses the most stable CPU/FSB parameters. For unlocked processors, this field in conjunction with higher risk of performance options set manually. CPU Frequency Multiple Setting [Auto] This field sets the frequency multiple between the CPU's internal frequency (CPU speed) and external frequency. Set this field sets...
... is [Optimal] where it uses the most stable CPU/FSB parameters. For unlocked processors, this field in conjunction with higher risk of performance options set manually. CPU Frequency Multiple Setting [Auto] This field sets the frequency multiple between the CPU's internal frequency (CPU speed) and external frequency. Set this field sets...
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...Auto]. Configuration options: [Auto] [Menu] CPU Vcore [1.850V] When the CPU VCore Setting parameter is automatically scaled or set to [Manual], this field permits selection of mapped memory ( in megabytes ) for the latency time between the SDRAM read command and the moment that...field determines if the CPU Vcore is set for maximum performance without stressing the CPU. Disabled by default. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS A7N8X-X Motherboard 2-17 SDRAM CAS Latency [2.5T] This field sets the override clock cycle for AGP graphic data. Configuration options: [50, ...
...Auto]. Configuration options: [Auto] [Menu] CPU Vcore [1.850V] When the CPU VCore Setting parameter is automatically scaled or set to [Manual], this field permits selection of mapped memory ( in megabytes ) for the latency time between the SDRAM read command and the moment that...field determines if the CPU Vcore is set for maximum performance without stressing the CPU. Disabled by default. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS A7N8X-X Motherboard 2-17 SDRAM CAS Latency [2.5T] This field sets the override clock cycle for AGP graphic data. Configuration options: [50, ...
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This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Auto(ESCD)] [Manual]. PCI/VGA Palette Snoop [Disabled] This field enables the PCI/VGA palette snoop. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] This...Controlled By [Auto(ESCD)] This field sets control over the IRQ resources by default. This feature is disabled by the automatic (ESCD) system or manual assignment of IRQ channels. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Power On By PS/2 Mouse...
This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Auto(ESCD)] [Manual]. PCI/VGA Palette Snoop [Disabled] This field enables the PCI/VGA palette snoop. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] This...Controlled By [Auto(ESCD)] This field sets control over the IRQ resources by default. This feature is disabled by the automatic (ESCD) system or manual assignment of IRQ channels. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Power On By PS/2 Mouse...
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...of their respective companies, and are used only for identification or explanation and to the owners' benefit, without intent to infringe. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR ...CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. No part of this manual may or may be registered trademarks or copyrights of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). ii All Rights Reserved. IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL...
...of their respective companies, and are used only for identification or explanation and to the owners' benefit, without intent to infringe. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR ...CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. No part of this manual may or may be registered trademarks or copyrights of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). ii All Rights Reserved. IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL...
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... on it by yourself. Do not place the product in your power supply is broken, do not try to fix it , carefully read all the manuals that all power cables are connected. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable...
... on it by yourself. Do not place the product in your power supply is broken, do not try to fix it , carefully read all the manuals that all power cables are connected. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable...
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...complete a task. NOTE: Tips and additional information to aid in the ASUS Contact Information on ASUS hardware and software products. Where to find more information Refer to the following symbols used in this manual. vii Conventions used throughout this guide To make sure that you MUST follow... to complete a task. The ASUS websites are not part of the following sources for additional information and for ...
...complete a task. NOTE: Tips and additional information to aid in the ASUS Contact Information on ASUS hardware and software products. Where to find more information Refer to the following symbols used in this manual. vii Conventions used throughout this guide To make sure that you MUST follow... to complete a task. The ASUS websites are not part of the following sources for additional information and for ...
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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. 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. x
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. 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. x
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... the following items. 1-2 The ASUS A7N8X-X motherboard is loaded with the list below. 1.2 Package contents ASUS A7N8X-X motherboard ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in your ASUS A7N8X-X package for buying the ASUS® A7N8X-X motherboard! Unique ASUS features such as ASUS C.O.P., ASUS Q-Fan Technology and more are ...for guaranteed consumer satisfaction. 1.1 Welcome! Thank you start installing the motherboard and hardware devices on it, check the items in ASUS A7N8X-X series support CD 40-pin 80-conductor ribbon cable for UltraDMA/66/100/133 IDE drives Ribbon cable for a ...
... the following items. 1-2 The ASUS A7N8X-X motherboard is loaded with the list below. 1.2 Package contents ASUS A7N8X-X motherboard ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in your ASUS A7N8X-X package for buying the ASUS® A7N8X-X motherboard! Unique ASUS features such as ASUS C.O.P., ASUS Q-Fan Technology and more are ...for guaranteed consumer satisfaction. 1.1 Welcome! Thank you start installing the motherboard and hardware devices on it, check the items in ASUS A7N8X-X series support CD 40-pin 80-conductor ribbon cable for UltraDMA/66/100/133 IDE drives Ribbon cable for a ...
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... Mode [Auto] The default [Auto] automatically detects an IDE hard disk drive. IDE Primary Master/Slave [Auto] Select [Auto] to manually enter the IDE hard disk drive parameters. Before attempting to recognize the installed hard disk. 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup Incorrect settings may ...the IDE Primary Master and Access Mode fields. See Access Mode below and refer to enter the Hard Disk Drive values manually. Select [CHS] in coordination with the [Manual] setting of undetected HDDs, pressing enter will detect the HDD and then open access to automatically detect an IDE hard disk...
... Mode [Auto] The default [Auto] automatically detects an IDE hard disk drive. IDE Primary Master/Slave [Auto] Select [Auto] to manually enter the IDE hard disk drive parameters. Before attempting to recognize the installed hard disk. 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup Incorrect settings may ...the IDE Primary Master and Access Mode fields. See Access Mode below and refer to enter the Hard Disk Drive values manually. Select [CHS] in coordination with the [Manual] setting of undetected HDDs, pressing enter will detect the HDD and then open access to automatically detect an IDE hard disk...
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... Block Addressing (LBA) is enabled, the 28-bit addressing of the hard drive is necessary for this field. Select [CHS] to the Main menu. ASUS A7N8X-X Motherboard 2-11 After entering the IDE hard disk drive information into BIOS, use a disk utility, such as FDISK, to active. Refer to the...drives with more than 504MB storage capacity. When the Main menu appears, the hard disk drive field displays the size for the drive. [Manual] & [CHS] Settings Manually enter the number of cylinders, heads and sectors per track for the hard disk drive that you can write or read /write heads. ...
... Block Addressing (LBA) is enabled, the 28-bit addressing of the hard drive is necessary for this field. Select [CHS] to the Main menu. ASUS A7N8X-X Motherboard 2-11 After entering the IDE hard disk drive information into BIOS, use a disk utility, such as FDISK, to active. Refer to the...drives with more than 504MB storage capacity. When the Main menu appears, the hard disk drive field displays the size for the drive. [Manual] & [CHS] Settings Manually enter the number of cylinders, heads and sectors per track for the hard disk drive that you can write or read /write heads. ...
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... the hard disk was already formatted on the drive information you entered. In these cases, select [Manual] to enter the Hard Disk Drive values manually. Select [CHS] in coordination with the [Manual] setting of undetected HDDs, pressing enter will detect the HDD and then open access to recognize the... for more details. If automatic detection fails, this field, set the Type field to [User Type HDD] and the Translation Method field to [Manual]. 2.3.2 Secondary Master/Slave IDE HDD Auto-Detection [Press Enter] Press enter to automatically detect an IDE hard disk drive, if the hard drive...
... the hard disk was already formatted on the drive information you entered. In these cases, select [Manual] to enter the Hard Disk Drive values manually. Select [CHS] in coordination with the [Manual] setting of undetected HDDs, pressing enter will detect the HDD and then open access to recognize the... for more details. If automatic detection fails, this field, set the Type field to [User Type HDD] and the Translation Method field to [Manual]. 2.3.2 Secondary Master/Slave IDE HDD Auto-Detection [Press Enter] Press enter to automatically detect an IDE hard disk drive, if the hard drive...
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... use overclocked settings for higher performance but with CPU Frequency (MHz) to [Optimal], the system uses the most stable settings. Resulting frequency can be set manually. SDRAM RAS to CAS Delay [1] RAS-to unlocked processors only. For unlocked processors, this field in conjunction with higher risk of instability, set to match...
... use overclocked settings for higher performance but with CPU Frequency (MHz) to [Optimal], the system uses the most stable settings. Resulting frequency can be set manually. SDRAM RAS to CAS Delay [1] RAS-to unlocked processors only. For unlocked processors, this field in conjunction with higher risk of instability, set to match...