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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 ...1-14 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 BIOS 2-2 iii
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 ...1-14 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 BIOS 2-2 iii
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...eliminates the need to enter Windows. (The stickers on Back I/O The A7V600-X provides convenient connectivity to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to prolong the life of the CPU parameters. ... automatic CPU Overheating Protection to restore the original BIOS data from a floppy disk. CrashFree BIOS 2 The CrashFree BIOS 2 feature allows you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. feature of the ASUS motherboard BIOS allows automatic resetting to overclocking, C.P.R. S/PDIF ...
...eliminates the need to enter Windows. (The stickers on Back I/O The A7V600-X provides convenient connectivity to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to prolong the life of the CPU parameters. ... automatic CPU Overheating Protection to restore the original BIOS data from a floppy disk. CrashFree BIOS 2 The CrashFree BIOS 2 feature allows you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. feature of the ASUS motherboard BIOS allows automatic resetting to overclocking, C.P.R. S/PDIF ...
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... ASUS update This utility allows you to update the motherboard BIOS through a user-friendly interface. Connect to the Internet then to the ASUS FTP site nearest you to obtain the latest BIOS version for your motherboard. ASUS A7V600-X motherboard 1-5 A chassis intrusion event is retained in BIOS using the ASUS ... CPU temperature is monitored for timely failure detection. The system fan rotations per minute (RPM) is monitored by the ASUS ASIC to ensure stable supply of current for critical components. 1.3.2 Value-added solutions Overclocking • adjustable CPU frequency ...
... ASUS update This utility allows you to update the motherboard BIOS through a user-friendly interface. Connect to the Internet then to the ASUS FTP site nearest you to obtain the latest BIOS version for your motherboard. ASUS A7V600-X motherboard 1-5 A chassis intrusion event is retained in BIOS using the ASUS ... CPU temperature is monitored for timely failure detection. The system fan rotations per minute (RPM) is monitored by the ASUS ASIC to ensure stable supply of current for critical components. 1.3.2 Value-added solutions Overclocking • adjustable CPU frequency ...
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... POST to go through the long process of paper. 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. 2.1 Managing and Updating your screen may not be exactly the same as shown...
... POST to go through the long process of paper. 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. 2.1 Managing and Updating your screen may not be exactly the same as shown...
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... the file name that you accidentally typed in File] BIOS Version: A7V600-X Boot Block WARNING! Update Main BIOS area 2. ASUS A7V600-X motherboard 2-3 If you downloaded from the ASUS website, then press . The following message appears on screen. Press Y for NEW BIOS: _", type in the BIOS file name that you typed Y. [BIOS Information in a wrong BIOS file name, the error message, "WARNING!
... the file name that you accidentally typed in File] BIOS Version: A7V600-X Boot Block WARNING! Update Main BIOS area 2. ASUS A7V600-X motherboard 2-3 If you downloaded from the ASUS website, then press . The following message appears on screen. Press Y for NEW BIOS: _", type in the BIOS file name that you typed Y. [BIOS Information in a wrong BIOS file name, the error message, "WARNING!
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At the "A:\" prompt, type AFLASH and then press . 4. The Update BIOS Including Boot Block and ESCD screen appears. 5. Select 1. ASUS A7V600-X motherboard 2-5 Updating the BIOS Update the BIOS only if you are sure that the new BIOS revision will solve your new BIOS and the path, for details) and save to the boot floppy disk you created earlier. 2. Boot from the...
At the "A:\" prompt, type AFLASH and then press . 4. The Update BIOS Including Boot Block and ESCD screen appears. 5. Select 1. ASUS A7V600-X motherboard 2-5 Updating the BIOS Update the BIOS only if you are sure that the new BIOS revision will solve your new BIOS and the path, for details) and save to the boot floppy disk you created earlier. 2. Boot from the...
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... a floppy disk: 1. If all the necessary files are found ! Reading file "A7V600-X.rom". ASUS A7V600-X motherboard 2-7 Starting BIOS recovery... When the BIOS update process is detected, the following screen message appears. To recover the BIOS from a floppy disk that contains the motherboard BIOS before proceeding with the BIOS update process. 2. Completed. Prepare the support CD that came with the motherboard...
... a floppy disk: 1. If all the necessary files are found ! Reading file "A7V600-X.rom". ASUS A7V600-X motherboard 2-7 Starting BIOS recovery... When the BIOS update process is detected, the following screen message appears. To recover the BIOS from a floppy disk that contains the motherboard BIOS before proceeding with the BIOS update process. 2. Completed. Prepare the support CD that came with the motherboard...
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...Floppy not found . Reading file "A7V600-X.rom". The recovered BIOS may cause system boot failure! 4. Place the support CD in the drive, the system automatically checks the CD-ROM. 3. Start flashing... Checking for CD-ROM... Bad BIOS checksum. Checking for floppy... CD-...no floppy disk found in the CD-ROM. Visit ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file. 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS Information Starting BIOS recovery... The support CD contains the original BIOS for floppy... When the BIOS update process is detected, the following screen message appears....
...Floppy not found . Reading file "A7V600-X.rom". The recovered BIOS may cause system boot failure! 4. Place the support CD in the drive, the system automatically checks the CD-ROM. 3. Start flashing... Checking for CD-ROM... Bad BIOS checksum. Checking for floppy... CD-...no floppy disk found in the CD-ROM. Visit ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file. 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS Information Starting BIOS recovery... The support CD contains the original BIOS for floppy... When the BIOS update process is detected, the following screen message appears....
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...System. To access the menu bar items, press the right or left arrow key on the keyboard until the desired item is constantly being updated, the following selections: MAIN Use this menu to make changes to the basic system configuration. It is designed to make it as possible....this menu to exit the current menu or to exit the Setup program. ASUS A7V600-X motherboard 2-9 The EEPROM on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. 2.2 BIOS Setup program Use the BIOS Setup program when you see on your screen. 2.2.1 BIOS menu bar The top of the screen has a menu bar with the ...
...System. To access the menu bar items, press the right or left arrow key on the keyboard until the desired item is constantly being updated, the following selections: MAIN Use this menu to make changes to the basic system configuration. It is designed to make it as possible....this menu to exit the current menu or to exit the Setup program. ASUS A7V600-X motherboard 2-9 The EEPROM on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. 2.2 BIOS Setup program Use the BIOS Setup program when you see on your screen. 2.2.1 BIOS menu bar The top of the screen has a menu bar with the ...