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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 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....
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 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....
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...and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it may become wet. • Place the product on a stable surface. • If you detect any area where it...devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Make sure that your power supply is broken, do not try to or from the motherboard, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using...
...and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it may become wet. • Place the product on a stable surface. • If you detect any area where it...devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Make sure that your power supply is broken, do not try to or from the motherboard, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using...
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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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... cable for socket A processors. Before you for guaranteed consumer satisfaction. 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 ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in a motherboard. Unique ASUS features such as ASUS C.O.P., ASUS Q-Fan Technology and more are included to deliver the maximum performance...
... cable for socket A processors. Before you for guaranteed consumer satisfaction. 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 ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in a motherboard. Unique ASUS features such as ASUS C.O.P., ASUS Q-Fan Technology and more are included to deliver the maximum performance...
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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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...DDR SDRAM. 4 ATX power connector. This chip performs multiple system functions that include hardware and system voltage monitoring among others. 1-4 Chapter 1: Motherboard Information This standard 20-pin connector connects to section "2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS" on the +5V standby lead (+5VSB). 5 Floppy ...10 COM2 Header. This header connects to a COM2 port. 11 GAME port header. This 9-pin connects to a GAME port module. 12 ASUS ASIC. The NVIDIA® nForce2™ 400 North Bridge controller chipset. The controller supports six USB ports, one parallel port with the ...
...DDR SDRAM. 4 ATX power connector. This chip performs multiple system functions that include hardware and system voltage monitoring among others. 1-4 Chapter 1: Motherboard Information This standard 20-pin connector connects to section "2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS" on the +5V standby lead (+5VSB). 5 Floppy ...10 COM2 Header. This header connects to a COM2 port. 11 GAME port header. This 9-pin connects to a GAME port module. 12 ASUS ASIC. The NVIDIA® nForce2™ 400 North Bridge controller chipset. The controller supports six USB ports, one parallel port with the ...
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...; LAN 10/100 Mbps fast ethernet controller, this port allows connection to your serial mouse and other serial devices. 27 USB 2.0 ports. 13 Onboard LED. ASUS A7N8X-X Motherboard 1-5 This Line In (light blue) jack connects a tape player or other devices. 21 RJ-45 port. The Realtek 6-channel CODEC is for 3D graphical... 2.0) ports are available for connecting USB devices such as a mouse and PDA. 28 PS/2 keyboard port. This green 6-pin connector is a standby power on the motherboard. This port connects to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. 18 AGP Slot.
...; LAN 10/100 Mbps fast ethernet controller, this port allows connection to your serial mouse and other serial devices. 27 USB 2.0 ports. 13 Onboard LED. ASUS A7N8X-X Motherboard 1-5 This Line In (light blue) jack connects a tape player or other devices. 21 RJ-45 port. The Realtek 6-channel CODEC is for 3D graphical... 2.0) ports are available for connecting USB devices such as a mouse and PDA. 28 PS/2 keyboard port. This green 6-pin connector is a standby power on the motherboard. This port connects to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. 18 AGP Slot.
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30.5cm (12.0in) 1.4 Motherboard layout PS/2 T: Mouse B: Keyboard USB3 USB4 COM1 24.5cm (9.64in) KBPWR1 USBPWR_34 Socket 462 CPU_FAN1 ATX Power Connector DDR DIMM1 (64/72 bit, 184-pin ...) PCI 1 PCI 2 ®A7N8X-X PCI 3 nForce2 MCP Chipset CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power CLRTC1 2Mb BIOS Super I/O USB56 COM2 MODEM1 PWR_LED1 PCI 4 PCI 5 USBPWR_56 ASUS ASIC with Hardware Monitor GAME1 IR_CON1 IDELED1 PWRTMP1 CHASSIS1 CTRL_PANEL1 1-6 Chapter 1: Motherboard Information
30.5cm (12.0in) 1.4 Motherboard layout PS/2 T: Mouse B: Keyboard USB3 USB4 COM1 24.5cm (9.64in) KBPWR1 USBPWR_34 Socket 462 CPU_FAN1 ATX Power Connector DDR DIMM1 (64/72 bit, 184-pin ...) PCI 1 PCI 2 ®A7N8X-X PCI 3 nForce2 MCP Chipset CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power CLRTC1 2Mb BIOS Super I/O USB56 COM2 MODEM1 PWR_LED1 PCI 4 PCI 5 USBPWR_56 ASUS ASIC with Hardware Monitor GAME1 IR_CON1 IDELED1 PWRTMP1 CHASSIS1 CTRL_PANEL1 1-6 Chapter 1: Motherboard Information
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... the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is usually indicated with a notch, and/or a golden square or triangle. ASUS A7N8X-X Motherboard 1-7 Unplug the power cord from the power supply. Whenever you uninstall any component. 2. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to... and applications. Do not use processors with "QuantiSpeed" data processing, large data caches, 3D enhancements and 400/333/266Mhz bus speeds. Refer 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" ...
... the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is usually indicated with a notch, and/or a golden square or triangle. ASUS A7N8X-X Motherboard 1-7 Unplug the power cord from the power supply. Whenever you uninstall any component. 2. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to... and applications. Do not use processors with "QuantiSpeed" data processing, large data caches, 3D enhancements and 400/333/266Mhz bus speeds. Refer 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" ...
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...socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. DO NOT force a DIMM into place. 1.8 Expansion slots The A7N8X-X motherboard has six (6) expansion slots. Visit ASUS website (www.asus.com) for latest DDR400 Qualified Vendor List. 1.7.1 Installing a DIMM 1. Firmly insert the DIMM into the socket until .... 2. Align a DIMM on the DIMM exactly match the notches in use. 1-8 Chapter 1: Motherboard Information Make sure the notches on the socket. 1.7 System memory The motherboard has three Double Data Rate (DDR) DIMM sockets that they support. 1.8.1 Configuring an expansion card...
...socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. DO NOT force a DIMM into place. 1.8 Expansion slots The A7N8X-X motherboard has six (6) expansion slots. Visit ASUS website (www.asus.com) for latest DDR400 Qualified Vendor List. 1.7.1 Installing a DIMM 1. Firmly insert the DIMM into the socket until .... 2. Align a DIMM on the DIMM exactly match the notches in use. 1-8 Chapter 1: Motherboard Information Make sure the notches on the socket. 1.7 System memory The motherboard has three Double Data Rate (DDR) DIMM sockets that they support. 1.8.1 Configuring an expansion card...
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... ATA Controller 15* Secondary Ultra ATA Controller *These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices. used - - shared - - - 1.8.3 AGP slot This motherboard has an Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot that they fit the AGP slot on the card golden fingers to ensure that supports +1.5V AGP 8X... cards. used - - used - - Sometimes IRQs are free for 1.5v A7N8X-X Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) ASUS A7N8X-X Motherboard 1-9 in this motherboard PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 PCI slot 3 PCI slot 4 PCI slot 5 ABCD shared - - - - - -
... ATA Controller 15* Secondary Ultra ATA Controller *These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices. used - - shared - - - 1.8.3 AGP slot This motherboard has an Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot that they fit the AGP slot on the card golden fingers to ensure that supports +1.5V AGP 8X... cards. used - - used - - Sometimes IRQs are free for 1.5v A7N8X-X Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) ASUS A7N8X-X Motherboard 1-9 in this motherboard PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 PCI slot 3 PCI slot 4 PCI slot 5 ABCD shared - - - - - -
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... 200 only. ® A7N8X-X CPU_FSB 1 2 FSB400/333/266 (Default) 2 3 FSB200 1-10 A7N8X-X CPU FSB Jumper Setting Chapter 1: Motherboard Information This feature requires a power supply that you can provide at least 2A on the motherboard. 1. Set to +5VSB to +5VSB. The USBPWR_12 and USBPWR_34 jumpers are set to support this feature. USBPWR_12 USBPWR_34...
... 200 only. ® A7N8X-X CPU_FSB 1 2 FSB400/333/266 (Default) 2 3 FSB200 1-10 A7N8X-X CPU FSB Jumper Setting Chapter 1: Motherboard Information This feature requires a power supply that you can provide at least 2A on the motherboard. 1. Set to +5VSB to +5VSB. The USBPWR_12 and USBPWR_34 jumpers are set to support this feature. USBPWR_12 USBPWR_34...
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... 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 Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Re-install the battery. 5. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Plug the power cord and turn...
... 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 Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Re-install the battery. 5. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Plug the power cord and turn...
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... connect the cables. This prevents incorrect orientation when you must configure the second drive as a slave device by setting its jumper accordingly. PIN 1 1-12 Chapter 1: Motherboard Information Connect the cable's blue connector to the primary (recommended) or secondary IDE connector, then connect the gray connector to the UltraDMA/133/100/66... IDE connector is recommended that you have more than two UltraDMA/133/100/66 devices, purchase another for the jumper settings. Pin 20 on the motherboard. 1.
... connect the cables. This prevents incorrect orientation when you must configure the second drive as a slave device by setting its jumper accordingly. PIN 1 1-12 Chapter 1: Motherboard Information Connect the cable's blue connector to the primary (recommended) or secondary IDE connector, then connect the gray connector to the UltraDMA/133/100/66... IDE connector is recommended that you have more than two UltraDMA/133/100/66 devices, purchase another for the jumper settings. Pin 20 on the motherboard. 1.
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ATX power connectors (20-pin ATXPWR1) These connectors connect to replace the power supply 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). ATXPWR1 ® A7N8X-X +3.... plugs from the power supply are designed to PIN 1 PIN 1 A7N8X-X Floppy Disk Drive Connector 3. The minimum recommended wattage is inadequate. After connecting one orientation. ASUS A7N8X-X Motherboard 1-13
ATX power connectors (20-pin ATXPWR1) These connectors connect to replace the power supply 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). ATXPWR1 ® A7N8X-X +3.... plugs from the power supply are designed to PIN 1 PIN 1 A7N8X-X Floppy Disk Drive Connector 3. The minimum recommended wattage is inadequate. After connecting one orientation. ASUS A7N8X-X Motherboard 1-13
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... audio files. +5V J1B2 J1CY GND GND J1CX J1B1 +5V ® A7N8X-X A7N8X-X Game Connector GAME1 MIDI_IN J2B2 J2CY MIDI_OUT J2CX J2B1 +5V 1-14 Chapter 1: Motherboard Information Connect a 2-port USB connector set to a USB header and mount the USB bracket to this connector. 4.
... audio files. +5V J1B2 J1CY GND GND J1CX J1B1 +5V ® A7N8X-X A7N8X-X Game Connector GAME1 MIDI_IN J2B2 J2CY MIDI_OUT J2CX J2B1 +5V 1-14 Chapter 1: Motherboard Information Connect a 2-port USB connector set to a USB header and mount the USB bracket to this connector. 4.
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... on the fan connectors! 7. CHASSIS1 +5Volt (Power Supply Stand By) Chassis Signal Ground ® A7N8X-X 1 A7N8X-X Chassis Open Alarm Lead ASUS A7N8X-X Motherboard 1-15 By default, the pins labeled "Chassis Signal" and "Ground" are not jumpers! Lack of sufficient air flow within the system may damage... the motherboard components. When you wish to the fan connectors. DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of 1A~2.22A...
... on the fan connectors! 7. CHASSIS1 +5Volt (Power Supply Stand By) Chassis Signal Ground ® A7N8X-X 1 A7N8X-X Chassis Open Alarm Lead ASUS A7N8X-X Motherboard 1-15 By default, the pins labeled "Chassis Signal" and "Ground" are not jumpers! Lack of sufficient air flow within the system may damage... the motherboard components. When you wish to the fan connectors. DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of 1A~2.22A...
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Front panel audio connectors (10-1 pin FP_AUDIO1) This is turned off. ® A7N8X-X A7N8X-X Onboard LED 1-16 PWR_LED1 ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off Chapter 1: Motherboard Information A7N8X-X IDE Activity LED 10. OnBoard LED The green Light Emitting Diode (LED) lights-ON if there is standby power and lights-OFF when ...
Front panel audio connectors (10-1 pin FP_AUDIO1) This is turned off. ® A7N8X-X A7N8X-X Onboard LED 1-16 PWR_LED1 ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off Chapter 1: Motherboard Information A7N8X-X IDE Activity LED 10. OnBoard LED The green Light Emitting Diode (LED) lights-ON if there is standby power and lights-OFF when ...
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... this connector then 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 Modem-In Ground Ground Modem-Out Right Audio Channel Ground Left Audio Channel Left Audio Channel Ground Right Audio Channel 11. Serial Port 2 connector...
... this connector then 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 Modem-In Ground Ground Modem-Out Right Audio Channel Ground Left Audio Channel Left Audio Channel Ground Right Audio Channel 11. Serial Port 2 connector...