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Features Contents Notices v Safety information vi About this guide vii ASUS contact information viii A7V600-X specifications summary ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Special Features 1-3 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-3 1.3.2 Value-added solutions 1-5 1.4 Motherboard components 1-6 1.4.1 Core specifications 1-7 1.5... 1-14 IRQ assignments for this motherboard 1-15 1.10.3 AGP slot 1-15 1.11 Jumpers 1-16 1.12 Connectors 1-18 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the...
Features Contents Notices v Safety information vi About this guide vii ASUS contact information viii A7V600-X specifications summary ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Special Features 1-3 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-3 1.3.2 Value-added solutions 1-5 1.4 Motherboard components 1-6 1.4.1 Core specifications 1-7 1.5... 1-14 IRQ assignments for this motherboard 1-15 1.10.3 AGP slot 1-15 1.11 Jumpers 1-16 1.12 Connectors 1-18 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the...
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A7V600-X specifications summary CPU Socket A for AMD Athlon XP/Athlon/Duron with Thoroughbred/Barton Core support Chipset Northbridge: VIA KT600 Southbridge: VIA VT8237 Front Side Bus ... support Audio ADI AD1888 6-channel CODEC S/PDIF out interface LAN Integrated 10/100 Mbps LAN controller Special Features ASUS EZ Flash Power Loss Restart ASUS C.O.P. (CPU Overheating Protection) ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS Instant Music Lite Overclocking Features ASUS JumperFree ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) CPU Voltage adjustable SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) from 100Mhz up to 250MHz at ...
A7V600-X specifications summary CPU Socket A for AMD Athlon XP/Athlon/Duron with Thoroughbred/Barton Core support Chipset Northbridge: VIA KT600 Southbridge: VIA VT8237 Front Side Bus ... support Audio ADI AD1888 6-channel CODEC S/PDIF out interface LAN Integrated 10/100 Mbps LAN controller Special Features ASUS EZ Flash Power Loss Restart ASUS C.O.P. (CPU Overheating Protection) ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS Instant Music Lite Overclocking Features ASUS JumperFree ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) CPU Voltage adjustable SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) from 100Mhz up to 250MHz at ...
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x A7V600-X specifications summary BIOS features Industry standard Manageability Form Factor Support CD contents 2Mb Flash ROM, ASUS Jumperfree, Award BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS2.3, ASUS EZ Flash, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2, ASUS C.P.R. DMI 2.0, WOR, WOL, chassis intrusion ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.5 cm) Device drivers ASUS PC Probe Anti-virus utility ASUS LiveUpdate Utility * Specifications are subject to change without notice. PCI 2.2, USB 2.0 WfM 2.0.
x A7V600-X specifications summary BIOS features Industry standard Manageability Form Factor Support CD contents 2Mb Flash ROM, ASUS Jumperfree, Award BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS2.3, ASUS EZ Flash, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2, ASUS C.P.R. DMI 2.0, WOR, WOL, chassis intrusion ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.5 cm) Device drivers ASUS PC Probe Anti-virus utility ASUS LiveUpdate Utility * Specifications are subject to change without notice. PCI 2.2, USB 2.0 WfM 2.0.
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...stickers on Back I/O The A7V600-X provides convenient connectivity to restore the original BIOS data from a floppy disk. If the CPU temperature exceeds the set criteria, the PC shuts down automatically. feature of the CPU parameters. ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to ... buy a replacement ROM chip. eliminates the need to overclocking. Simply reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the previous value of the ASUS motherboard BIOS allows automatic resetting to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. This protection feature eliminates...
...stickers on Back I/O The A7V600-X provides convenient connectivity to restore the original BIOS data from a floppy disk. If the CPU temperature exceeds the set criteria, the PC shuts down automatically. feature of the CPU parameters. ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to ... buy a replacement ROM chip. eliminates the need to overclocking. Simply reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the previous value of the ASUS motherboard BIOS allows automatic resetting to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. This protection feature eliminates...
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... for timely failure detection. Connect to the Internet then to the ASUS FTP site nearest you to ensure stable supply of current for critical components. ASUS A7V600-X motherboard 1-5 The system voltage levels are monitored to update the motherboard BIOS through a user-friendly interface. ASUS update This utility allows you to prevent overheating and damage. 1.3.2 Value...
... for timely failure detection. Connect to the Internet then to the ASUS FTP site nearest you to ensure stable supply of current for critical components. ASUS A7V600-X motherboard 1-5 The system voltage levels are monitored to update the motherboard BIOS through a user-friendly interface. ASUS update This utility allows you to prevent overheating and damage. 1.3.2 Value...
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...sockets support up if there is a standby power on the +5V standby lead (+5VSB). 6 Floppy disk connector. ASUS A7V600-X Motherboard 1-7 1.4.1 Core specifications 1 CPU socket. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for Serial ATA devices. 9 South bridge controller. The power supply must have at 266Mhz.) 2 North bridge... A) surface mount, Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket for the floppy disk drive. This 2Mb firmware contains the programmable BIOS program. 11 Standby power LED. Both the primary (blue) and secondary (black) connectors are slotted to 2 DIMMs support only.
...sockets support up if there is a standby power on the +5V standby lead (+5VSB). 6 Floppy disk connector. ASUS A7V600-X Motherboard 1-7 1.4.1 Core specifications 1 CPU socket. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for Serial ATA devices. 9 South bridge controller. The power supply must have at 266Mhz.) 2 North bridge... A) surface mount, Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket for the floppy disk drive. This 2Mb firmware contains the programmable BIOS program. 11 Standby power LED. Both the primary (blue) and secondary (black) connectors are slotted to 2 DIMMs support only.
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Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. 2. Refer to the card. Install the software drivers for the expansion card. 1.10.2 Standard Interrupt Assignments IRQ Priority Standard Function 0 1 System Timer 1 2 ... IDE Channel 15* 10 Secondary IDE Channel *These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices. 1-14 Chapter 1: Motherboard Information 1.10 Expansion slots The A7V600-X motherboard has six (6) expansion PCI slots and one (1) AGP 8X slot. Assign an IRQ to the tables below. 3. The following sub-sections describe the slots...
Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. 2. Refer to the card. Install the software drivers for the expansion card. 1.10.2 Standard Interrupt Assignments IRQ Priority Standard Function 0 1 System Timer 1 2 ... IDE Channel 15* 10 Secondary IDE Channel *These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices. 1-14 Chapter 1: Motherboard Information 1.10 Expansion slots The A7V600-X motherboard has six (6) expansion PCI slots and one (1) AGP 8X slot. Assign an IRQ to the tables below. 3. The following sub-sections describe the slots...
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...reduced power mode). Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you press a key on the keyboard (the default value is [Disabled]). A7V600-X KBPWR 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB ® A7V600-X Keyboard Power Setting 1-16 Chapter 1: Motherboard Information The USBPW12 and USBPW34 jumpers are for the rear USB ports. USBPW12 USBPW34 12 23... jumpers are set to wake up . 2. The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal or in the BIOS (see section 4.5.1 Power Up Control). Set to +5VSB to +5VSB. 1.11 Jumpers 1.
...reduced power mode). Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you press a key on the keyboard (the default value is [Disabled]). A7V600-X KBPWR 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB ® A7V600-X Keyboard Power Setting 1-16 Chapter 1: Motherboard Information The USBPW12 and USBPW34 jumpers are for the rear USB ports. USBPW12 USBPW34 12 23... jumpers are set to wake up . 2. The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal or in the BIOS (see section 4.5.1 Power Up Control). Set to +5VSB to +5VSB. 1.11 Jumpers 1.
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...install the battery. 5. When this jumper allows CPU VCORE ranges of 1.7V to a very high core voltage may adjust the CPU VCORE through the BIOS Setup. Setting to 2.05V. You can clear the CMOS memory of +1.5V to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS is .... 2. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pin [2-3] after 3 seconds. 4. It is recommended that you to +1.85V. A7V600-X ® A7V600-X Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 2 1 Clear CMOS 3 2 Normal (Default) 4. 3. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) These jumpers ...
...install the battery. 5. When this jumper allows CPU VCORE ranges of 1.7V to a very high core voltage may adjust the CPU VCORE through the BIOS Setup. Setting to 2.05V. You can clear the CMOS memory of +1.5V to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS is .... 2. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pin [2-3] after 3 seconds. 4. It is recommended that you to +1.85V. A7V600-X ® A7V600-X Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 2 1 Clear CMOS 3 2 Normal (Default) 4. 3. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) These jumpers ...
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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. PRI_IDE SEC_IDE ® A7V600-X IDE Connectors PIN 1 PIN 1 For UltraDMA/133/100/66 IDE devices, use an 80-conductor IDE cable. If you must... configure the second drive as a slave device by setting its jumper accordingly. A7V600-X NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the UltraDMA/133/100/66 cable is intentional. If you install two hard disks, you ...
...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. PRI_IDE SEC_IDE ® A7V600-X IDE Connectors PIN 1 PIN 1 For UltraDMA/133/100/66 IDE devices, use an 80-conductor IDE cable. If you must... configure the second drive as a slave device by setting its jumper accordingly. A7V600-X NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the UltraDMA/133/100/66 cable is intentional. If you install two hard disks, you ...
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BIOS Information ASUS A7V600-X motherboard 2-1 Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. Chapter 2 This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS setup menus.
BIOS Information ASUS A7V600-X motherboard 2-1 Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. Chapter 2 This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS setup menus.
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... step 5 without having to go through the long process of booting from a diskette and using ASUS EZ Flash. 1. ASUS EZ Flash V1.00 Copyright (C) 2002, ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. [Onboard BIOS Information] BIOS Version : ASUS A7V600-X BIOS Revision 1001 Beta 003 BIOS Model : A7V600-X BIOS Built Date : 06/03/03 Please Enter File Name for reference only. Insert the disk that...
... step 5 without having to go through the long process of booting from a diskette and using ASUS EZ Flash. 1. ASUS EZ Flash V1.00 Copyright (C) 2002, ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. [Onboard BIOS Information] BIOS Version : ASUS A7V600-X BIOS Revision 1001 Beta 003 BIOS Model : A7V600-X BIOS Built Date : 06/03/03 Please Enter File Name for reference only. Insert the disk that...
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ASUS A7V600-X motherboard 2-3 5. If you downloaded from the ASUS website, then press . appears. Doing so may cause system boot failure. 8. When the update process is done, the message, "Press a key to remove the ... . 6. Continue to look for both items to completely update the main BIOS area and the boot block area. EZ Flash will automatically access drive A to update the BIOS (Y/N)? _ 7. Press Y for the file name that you accidentally typed in File] BIOS Version: A7V600-X Boot Block WARNING! Update Boot Block area (Y/N)? _ (Y/N)? _ DO NOT shutdown or...
ASUS A7V600-X motherboard 2-3 5. If you downloaded from the ASUS website, then press . appears. Doing so may cause system boot failure. 8. When the update process is done, the message, "Press a key to remove the ... . 6. Continue to look for both items to completely update the main BIOS area and the boot block area. EZ Flash will automatically access drive A to update the BIOS (Y/N)? _ 7. Press Y for the file name that you accidentally typed in File] BIOS Version: A7V600-X Boot Block WARNING! Update Boot Block area (Y/N)? _ (Y/N)? _ DO NOT shutdown or...
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... then press . 4. XX.XXX, then press . Type a filename and the path, for example, A:\XXX- Download an updated ASUS BIOS file from the Internet (WWW or FTP) (see ASUS CONTACT INFORMATION on page x for details) and save to the boot floppy disk you are sure that the new... BIOS revision will solve your new BIOS and the path, for example, A:\XXX-XX.XXX, then press . Type the filename of your problems. Careless updating may result to File from the floppy disk. 3. ASUS A7V600...
... then press . 4. XX.XXX, then press . Type a filename and the path, for example, A:\XXX- Download an updated ASUS BIOS file from the Internet (WWW or FTP) (see ASUS CONTACT INFORMATION on page x for details) and save to the boot floppy disk you are sure that the new... BIOS revision will solve your new BIOS and the path, for example, A:\XXX-XX.XXX, then press . Type the filename of your problems. Careless updating may result to File from the floppy disk. 3. ASUS A7V600...
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... that contains the original or the latest BIOS file for this disk to restore BIOS from the motherboard support CD, or from a floppy disk: 1. Boot the system. 2. Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... Bad BIOS checksum. ASUS A7V600-X motherboard 2-7 Insert a floppy disk that contains the BIOS file, in the floppy disk, the BIOS update process continues. Prepare the support...
... that contains the original or the latest BIOS file for this disk to restore BIOS from the motherboard support CD, or from a floppy disk: 1. Boot the system. 2. Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... Bad BIOS checksum. ASUS A7V600-X motherboard 2-7 Insert a floppy disk that contains the BIOS file, in the floppy disk, the BIOS update process continues. Prepare the support...
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... screen message appears. CD-ROM found in the CD-ROM. Start flashing... Visit ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file. 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS Information Reading file "A7V600-X.rom". Bad BIOS checksum. Checking for this motherboard. Floppy not found! To recover the BIOS from the support CD: 1. Place the support CD in the drive, the...
... screen message appears. CD-ROM found in the CD-ROM. Start flashing... Visit ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file. 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS Information Reading file "A7V600-X.rom". Bad BIOS checksum. Checking for this motherboard. Floppy not found! To recover the BIOS from the support CD: 1. Place the support CD in the drive, the...
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...menu to enable and make changes to the advanced features. For example, you see on your selections among the predetermined choices. Because the BIOS software is designed to make it as possible. ADVANCED Use this menu to configure the default system device used to locate and load the... Operating System. POWER Use this menu to exit the current menu or to exit the Setup program. ASUS A7V600-X motherboard 2-9 Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST) to enter the Setup utility, otherwise, POST continues with the opportunity to run ...
...menu to enable and make changes to the advanced features. For example, you see on your selections among the predetermined choices. Because the BIOS software is designed to make it as possible. ADVANCED Use this menu to configure the default system device used to locate and load the... Operating System. POWER Use this menu to exit the current menu or to exit the Setup program. ASUS A7V600-X motherboard 2-9 Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST) to enter the Setup utility, otherwise, POST continues with the opportunity to run ...
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...PS/2 Mouse Function Control [Auto] The default setting [Auto] allows the system to [Enabled], BIOS reserves IRQ12, whether or not a PS/2 mouse is disabled whether or not you are using a USB device. ASUS A7V600-X motherboard 2-17 Otherwise, IRQ12 can be used for the Instant Music CD playback. CPU Level ... Music item. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] When Instant Music is enabled, the PS/2 keyboard power up feature is detected, the BIOS assigns IRQ12 to turn on your system. Configuration options depends on the optical drives installed on or off the CPU Level 1 and Level ...
...PS/2 Mouse Function Control [Auto] The default setting [Auto] allows the system to [Enabled], BIOS reserves IRQ12, whether or not a PS/2 mouse is disabled whether or not you are using a USB device. ASUS A7V600-X motherboard 2-17 Otherwise, IRQ12 can be used for the Instant Music CD playback. CPU Level ... Music item. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] When Instant Music is enabled, the PS/2 keyboard power up feature is detected, the BIOS assigns IRQ12 to turn on your system. Configuration options depends on the optical drives installed on or off the CPU Level 1 and Level ...
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..., and Other Boot Device. Pressing [Enter] will show the product IDs of all connected IDE hard disk drives. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] ASUS A7V600-X motherboard 2-27 Pressing [Enter] will show the product IDs of all your connected ATAPI CD-ROM drives. ATAPI CD-ROM This field allows you to... settings, keep the default setting [No]. 2.6 Boot Menu Boot Sequence The Boot menu allows you to select four types of boot devices using the BIOS. If you installed a non-PnP OS or if you can promote devices and by the OS. Other Boot Device [INT18 Device (Network)] Configuration ...
..., and Other Boot Device. Pressing [Enter] will show the product IDs of all connected IDE hard disk drives. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] ASUS A7V600-X motherboard 2-27 Pressing [Enter] will show the product IDs of all your connected ATAPI CD-ROM drives. ATAPI CD-ROM This field allows you to... settings, keep the default setting [No]. 2.6 Boot Menu Boot Sequence The Boot menu allows you to select four types of boot devices using the BIOS. If you installed a non-PnP OS or if you can promote devices and by the OS. Other Boot Device [INT18 Device (Network)] Configuration ...
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... changes and exit. Select [Yes] to the non-volatile RAM. Select Exit Saving Changes or make other than system date, system time, and password, the BIOS asks for each of the options from this menu. If you are finished making your changes before exiting...
... changes and exit. Select [Yes] to the non-volatile RAM. Select Exit Saving Changes or make other than system date, system time, and password, the BIOS asks for each of the options from this menu. If you are finished making your changes before exiting...