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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 Motherboard layout 1-9 ...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 1-7 1.5 Motherboard layout 1-9 ...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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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 (... 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 1MHz...
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 (... 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 1MHz...
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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. 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.
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Motherboard Info ASUS A7V600-X motherboard 1-1 Chapter 1 This chapter gives information about the ASUS A7V600-X motherboard that came with the system.This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations.
Motherboard Info ASUS A7V600-X motherboard 1-1 Chapter 1 This chapter gives information about the ASUS A7V600-X motherboard that came with the system.This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations.
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...advanced VIA KT600 chipset with the most advanced technologies to ensure the best user experience and value in (30.5 cm x 24.5 cm) ASUS A7V600-X series support CD 1 pc. 80-conductor ribbon cable for UltraDMA/66/100/133 IDE drives Ribbon cable for the following items... in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your ASUS A7V600-X package for a 3.5-inch floppy drive I/O shield Bag of extra jumper caps User Guide 1-2 1.1 Welcome! The ASUS A7V600-X motherboard is loaded with FSB 400 and DDR 400 support, the ASUS A7V600-X also features AGP 8X, Serial ATA, USB 2.0 as well as...
...advanced VIA KT600 chipset with the most advanced technologies to ensure the best user experience and value in (30.5 cm x 24.5 cm) ASUS A7V600-X series support CD 1 pc. 80-conductor ribbon cable for UltraDMA/66/100/133 IDE drives Ribbon cable for the following items... in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your ASUS A7V600-X package for a 3.5-inch floppy drive I/O shield Bag of extra jumper caps User Guide 1-2 1.1 Welcome! The ASUS A7V600-X motherboard is loaded with FSB 400 and DDR 400 support, the ASUS A7V600-X also features AGP 8X, Serial ATA, USB 2.0 as well as...
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...ATA technology Serial ATA is the next generation ATA specification that enables enhanced graphics performance with high bandwidth speeds up to 2.12 GB/s. ASUS A7V600-X motherboard 1-3 The higher bandwidth of USB 2.0 allows connection of 533Mhz, AGP 8X is twice as fast as a 6-channel audio CODEC... and Fast Ethernet LAN. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights 400 FSB K7 Platform The ASUS A7V600-X motherboard is loaded with the most advanced technologies to deliver the maximum performance for next generation components and peripherals. With a bus of...
...ATA technology Serial ATA is the next generation ATA specification that enables enhanced graphics performance with high bandwidth speeds up to 2.12 GB/s. ASUS A7V600-X motherboard 1-3 The higher bandwidth of USB 2.0 allows connection of 533Mhz, AGP 8X is twice as fast as a 6-channel audio CODEC... and Fast Ethernet LAN. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights 400 FSB K7 Platform The ASUS A7V600-X motherboard is loaded with the most advanced technologies to deliver the maximum performance for next generation components and peripherals. With a bus of...
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... BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to external home theater audio systems via an S/PDIF out interface. S/PDIF out port on keyboard are corrupted. This protection feature eliminates the need to enter Windows. (The stickers on Back I/O The A7V600-X provides convenient connectivity... to restore the original BIOS data from a floppy disk. ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. No need to the BIOS previous settings in case when...
... BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to external home theater audio systems via an S/PDIF out interface. S/PDIF out port on keyboard are corrupted. This protection feature eliminates the need to enter Windows. (The stickers on Back I/O The A7V600-X provides convenient connectivity... to restore the original BIOS data from a floppy disk. ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. No need to the BIOS previous settings in case when...
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... monitoring The CPU temperature is monitored for timely failure detection. ASUS A7V600-X motherboard 1-5 The system fan rotations per minute (RPM) is monitored by the ASUS ASIC to obtain the latest BIOS version for your motherboard. ASUS update This utility allows you to prevent overheating and damage....system voltage levels are monitored to update the motherboard BIOS through a user-friendly interface. Connect to the Internet then to the ASUS FTP site nearest you to ensure stable supply of current for critical components. 1.3.2 Value-added solutions Overclocking • adjustable CPU ...
... monitoring The CPU temperature is monitored for timely failure detection. ASUS A7V600-X motherboard 1-5 The system fan rotations per minute (RPM) is monitored by the ASUS ASIC to obtain the latest BIOS version for your motherboard. ASUS update This utility allows you to prevent overheating and damage....system voltage levels are monitored to update the motherboard BIOS through a user-friendly interface. Connect to the Internet then to the ASUS FTP site nearest you to ensure stable supply of current for critical components. 1.3.2 Value-added solutions Overclocking • adjustable CPU ...
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... ribbon cable for Serial ATA devices. 9 South bridge controller. These two 7-pin connectors accommodate the thin cables for the floppy disk drive. ASUS A7V600-X Motherboard 1-7 One side of the floppy disk cable. 7 AGP slot. This LED acts as a reminder to an ATX +12V power supply...360K/720K/1.44M/2.88M floppy disk drive, a multi-mode parallel port, two standard compatible UARTs, and a Flash ROM interface. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for 3D graphical applications. 8 Serial ATA connectors. These dual-channel bus master IDE connectors support up to four Ultra DMA133/100/...
... ribbon cable for Serial ATA devices. 9 South bridge controller. These two 7-pin connectors accommodate the thin cables for the floppy disk drive. ASUS A7V600-X Motherboard 1-7 One side of the floppy disk cable. 7 AGP slot. This LED acts as a reminder to an ATX +12V power supply...360K/720K/1.44M/2.88M floppy disk drive, a multi-mode parallel port, two standard compatible UARTs, and a Flash ROM interface. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for 3D graphical applications. 8 Serial ATA connectors. These dual-channel bus master IDE connectors support up to four Ultra DMA133/100/...
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... Top:Line In Center:Line Out Below:Mic In AUX CD 10/100 LAN FP_AUDIO AD1980 CODEC VIA KT600 Chipset Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) PCI1 A7V600-X PCI2 VIA VT8237 South Bridge SATA2 SATA1 PCI3 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power PCI4 PCI5 ® PCI6 CLRTC Super I/O GAME USBPW78 USBPW56 SB_PWR 4Mbit...
... Top:Line In Center:Line Out Below:Mic In AUX CD 10/100 LAN FP_AUDIO AD1980 CODEC VIA KT600 Chipset Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) PCI1 A7V600-X PCI2 VIA VT8237 South Bridge SATA2 SATA1 PCI3 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power PCI4 PCI5 ® PCI6 CLRTC Super I/O GAME USBPW78 USBPW56 SB_PWR 4Mbit...
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... case, before touching any motherboard component. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to your AGP card or motherboard. 1-10 Chapter 1: Motherboard Information A7V600-X SB_PWR ® A7V600-X Onboard LED ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off Install only 1.5V AGP cards on them due to avoid touching the ICs on this motherboard...
... case, before touching any motherboard component. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to your AGP card or motherboard. 1-10 Chapter 1: Motherboard Information A7V600-X SB_PWR ® A7V600-X Onboard LED ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off Install only 1.5V AGP cards on them due to avoid touching the ICs on this motherboard...
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... 12 inches x 9.6 inches (30.5 cm x 24.5 cm). Do not overtighten the screws! The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis ASUS A7V600-X Motherboard 1-11 Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as...
... 12 inches x 9.6 inches (30.5 cm x 24.5 cm). Do not overtighten the screws! The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis ASUS A7V600-X Motherboard 1-11 Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as...
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...; CPU CPU NOTCH TO INNER CORNER ® A7V600-X Socket A CPU NOTCH LEVER LOCK 1.8.1 Installing the CPU Follow these steps to the plastic clips on the CPU. Place the CPU fan and heatsink on ... A (462) for bent pins. 4. Do not force the CPU into place. With the added weight of the socket base nearest to the lever hinge. The A7V600-X supports AthlonTM XP, AMD AthlonTM, AMD Barton™ and AMD DuronTM processors. Then lift the lever upwards. Once completely inserted, press the CPU firmly and...
...; CPU CPU NOTCH TO INNER CORNER ® A7V600-X Socket A CPU NOTCH LEVER LOCK 1.8.1 Installing the CPU Follow these steps to the plastic clips on the CPU. Place the CPU fan and heatsink on ... A (462) for bent pins. 4. Do not force the CPU into place. With the added weight of the socket base nearest to the lever hinge. The A7V600-X supports AthlonTM XP, AMD AthlonTM, AMD Barton™ and AMD DuronTM processors. Then lift the lever upwards. Once completely inserted, press the CPU firmly and...
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... sure to use with a notch so that it has a 184-pin footprint compared to avoid damaging the DIMM. DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM3 104 Pins 80 Pins A7V600-X ® A7V600-X 184-Pin DDR DIMM Sockets A DDR DIMM is double notched. Also, a DDR DIMM is single notched while an SDR DIMM is keyed with this... 512MB 512MB 256MB 256 Type DS DS SS SS P/N MAG16UL3264D1TG5A-KC MT16VDDT6464AG-40BC4 NT256D64S88B1G-5T MDOSS6F3G31JB1EAE Chip GL3LC32G88TG-5A MT46V32M8TG-5BC NT5DS32M8BT-5T K4H560838D-TCC4 ASUS A7V600-X Motherboard 1-13 DO NOT force a DIMM into a socket to the 168-pin of the SDR DIMM.
... sure to use with a notch so that it has a 184-pin footprint compared to avoid damaging the DIMM. DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM3 104 Pins 80 Pins A7V600-X ® A7V600-X 184-Pin DDR DIMM Sockets A DDR DIMM is double notched. Also, a DDR DIMM is single notched while an SDR DIMM is keyed with this... 512MB 512MB 256MB 256 Type DS DS SS SS P/N MAG16UL3264D1TG5A-KC MT16VDDT6464AG-40BC4 NT256D64S88B1G-5T MDOSS6F3G31JB1EAE Chip GL3LC32G88TG-5A MT46V32M8TG-5BC NT5DS32M8BT-5T K4H560838D-TCC4 ASUS A7V600-X Motherboard 1-13 DO NOT force a DIMM into a socket to the 168-pin of the SDR DIMM.
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... they support. 1.10.1 Configuring an expansion card After physically installing the expansion card, configure the card by adjusting the software settings. 1. 1.10 Expansion slots The A7V600-X motherboard has six (6) expansion PCI slots and one (1) AGP 8X slot.
... they support. 1.10.1 Configuring an expansion card After physically installing the expansion card, configure the card by adjusting the software settings. 1. 1.10 Expansion slots The A7V600-X motherboard has six (6) expansion PCI slots and one (1) AGP 8X slot.
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IRQ assignments for 1.5v ® A7V600-X Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) ASUS A7V600-X Motherboard 1-15 shared shared BC -- -- shared shared -- -- shared E shared shared shared shared F GH shared - - D shared - - - shared 1.10.3 AGP slot This motherboard has an Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot that you ask for one with +1.5V specification. A7V600-X Keyed for this motherboard PCI slot...
IRQ assignments for 1.5v ® A7V600-X Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) ASUS A7V600-X Motherboard 1-15 shared shared BC -- -- shared shared -- -- shared E shared shared shared shared F GH shared - - D shared - - - shared 1.10.3 AGP slot This motherboard has an Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot that you ask for one with +1.5V specification. A7V600-X Keyed for this motherboard PCI slot...
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... exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal or in reduced power mode). USBPW12 USBPW34 12 23 A7V600-X ® +5V (Default) +5VSB USBPW78 USBPW56 12 23 A7V600-X USB Device Wake Up +5V (Default) +5VSB 2. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you ...connect to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) if 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 Otherwise, the system does not power up feature. The USBPW12 ...
... exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal or in reduced power mode). USBPW12 USBPW34 12 23 A7V600-X ® +5V (Default) +5VSB USBPW78 USBPW56 12 23 A7V600-X USB Device Wake Up +5V (Default) +5VSB 2. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you ...connect to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) if 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 Otherwise, the system does not power up feature. The USBPW12 ...
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...cord and turn ON the computer. 6. Move the jumper cap to pin [1-2] to clear CMOS then replace the jumper cap back to +1.85V. A7V600-X ® A7V600-X Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 2 1 Clear CMOS 3 2 Normal (Default) 4. When this jumper allows CPU VCORE ranges of date, time, and...damage to the CPU. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) These jumpers allow you keep the default setting (Disable). 3. A7V600-X OVER_VOLT1 12 23 Enable Disable (Default) ® A7V600-X OVER_VOLT Setting ASUS A7V600-X Motherboard 1-17 Setting to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS is recommended that you to ...
...cord and turn ON the computer. 6. Move the jumper cap to pin [1-2] to clear CMOS then replace the jumper cap back to +1.85V. A7V600-X ® A7V600-X Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 2 1 Clear CMOS 3 2 Normal (Default) 4. When this jumper allows CPU VCORE ranges of date, time, and...damage to the CPU. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) These jumpers allow you keep the default setting (Disable). 3. A7V600-X OVER_VOLT1 12 23 Enable Disable (Default) ® A7V600-X OVER_VOLT Setting ASUS A7V600-X Motherboard 1-17 Setting to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS is recommended that you to ...
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... on each IDE connector is removed to match the covered hole on the IDE ribbon cable to PIN 1. A7V600-X NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the UltraDMA cable connector. 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...
... on each IDE connector is removed to match the covered hole on the IDE ribbon cable to PIN 1. A7V600-X NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the UltraDMA cable connector. 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...