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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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PCI 2.2, USB 2.0 WfM 2.0. x 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. 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.
PCI 2.2, USB 2.0 WfM 2.0. x 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. 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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... playing your favorite DVDs or games. feature of the ASUS motherboard BIOS allows automatic resetting to the BIOS previous settings in case when the BIOS codes and data are separately purchased.) 1-4 ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to enter Windows. (The stickers on Back I/O The A7V600-X provides convenient connectivity to prolong the life of...
... playing your favorite DVDs or games. feature of the ASUS motherboard BIOS allows automatic resetting to the BIOS previous settings in case when the BIOS codes and data are separately purchased.) 1-4 ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to enter Windows. (The stickers on Back I/O The A7V600-X provides convenient connectivity to prolong the life of...
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... site nearest you to ensure stable supply of current for critical components. A chassis intrusion event is retained in BIOS using the ASUS JumperFree™ solution • C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) • adjustable CPU VCORE voltages • Stepless ...fan rotations per minute (RPM) is monitored by the ASUS ASIC to obtain the latest BIOS version for timely failure detection. The system voltage levels are monitored to update the motherboard BIOS through a user-friendly interface. ASUS A7V600-X motherboard 1-5 Chassis intrusion detection The motherboard supports chassis...
... site nearest you to ensure stable supply of current for critical components. A chassis intrusion event is retained in BIOS using the ASUS JumperFree™ solution • C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) • adjustable CPU VCORE voltages • Stepless ...fan rotations per minute (RPM) is monitored by the ASUS ASIC to obtain the latest BIOS version for timely failure detection. The system voltage levels are monitored to update the motherboard BIOS through a user-friendly interface. ASUS A7V600-X motherboard 1-5 Chassis intrusion detection The motherboard supports chassis...
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...7-pin connectors accommodate the thin cables for the latest qualified DDR400 module list.) 4 IDE connectors. This 2Mb firmware contains the programmable BIOS program. 11 Standby power LED. The chipset supports a highperformance floppy disk controller for the AMD Athlon XP/Athlon/Duron Processors. (...20-pin connector connects to eight USB 2.0 ports, LPC Super I /O functionality. One side of the floppy disk cable. 7 AGP slot. ASUS A7V600-X Motherboard 1-7 This LED lights up to 3GB system memory using CPUs with FSB 100, the maximum DDR data transfer rate allowed is slotted to ...
...7-pin connectors accommodate the thin cables for the latest qualified DDR400 module list.) 4 IDE connectors. This 2Mb firmware contains the programmable BIOS program. 11 Standby power LED. The chipset supports a highperformance floppy disk controller for the AMD Athlon XP/Athlon/Duron Processors. (...20-pin connector connects to eight USB 2.0 ports, LPC Super I /O functionality. One side of the floppy disk cable. 7 AGP slot. ASUS A7V600-X Motherboard 1-7 This LED lights up to 3GB system memory using CPUs with FSB 100, the maximum DDR data transfer rate allowed is slotted to ...
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... physically installing the expansion card, configure the card by adjusting the software settings. 1. Refer to the card. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. 2. Assign an IRQ to the tables below. 3. Install the software drivers for the expansion card. 1.10.2 Standard Interrupt Assignments IRQ Priority ...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.
... physically installing the expansion card, configure the card by adjusting the software settings. 1. Refer to the card. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. 2. Assign an IRQ to the tables below. 3. Install the software drivers for the expansion card. 1.10.2 Standard Interrupt Assignments IRQ Priority ...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.
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...from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running 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 ...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). A7V600-X KBPWR 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB ® A7V600-X Keyboard Power Setting 1-16 Chapter 1: Motherboard Information Set to +5VSB to the front USB ...
...from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running 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 ...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). A7V600-X KBPWR 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB ® A7V600-X Keyboard Power Setting 1-16 Chapter 1: Motherboard Information Set to +5VSB to the front USB ...
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...+1.85V. It is powered by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. A7V600-X OVER_VOLT1 12 23 Enable Disable (Default) ® A7V600-X OVER_VOLT Setting ASUS A7V600-X Motherboard 1-17 Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pin [2-3] after 3 seconds. 4. Setting to clear the...VCORE ranges of date, time, and system setup parameters by the onboard button cell battery. You may cause permanent damage to 2.05V. A7V600-X ® A7V600-X Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 2 1 Clear CMOS 3 2 Normal (Default) 4. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) These jumpers allow you keep...
...+1.85V. It is powered by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. A7V600-X OVER_VOLT1 12 23 Enable Disable (Default) ® A7V600-X OVER_VOLT Setting ASUS A7V600-X Motherboard 1-17 Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pin [2-3] after 3 seconds. 4. Setting to clear the...VCORE ranges of date, time, and system setup parameters by the onboard button cell battery. You may cause permanent damage to 2.05V. A7V600-X ® A7V600-X Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 2 1 Clear CMOS 3 2 Normal (Default) 4. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) These jumpers allow you keep...
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...the motherboard package also supports UltraDMA/133/100. 1-18 Chapter 1: Motherboard Information If you install two hard disks, you connect the cables. 2. BIOS supports specific device bootup. Pin 20 on each IDE connector is removed to PIN 1. If you connect non-UltraDMA/133/100/66 devices to... be both master devices with two ribbon cables - 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. 1.12 Connectors This section describes ...
...the motherboard package also supports UltraDMA/133/100. 1-18 Chapter 1: Motherboard Information If you install two hard disks, you connect the cables. 2. BIOS supports specific device bootup. Pin 20 on each IDE connector is removed to PIN 1. If you connect non-UltraDMA/133/100/66 devices to... be both master devices with two ribbon cables - 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. 1.12 Connectors This section describes ...
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BIOS Information ASUS A7V600-X motherboard 2-1 Chapter 2 This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.
BIOS Information ASUS A7V600-X motherboard 2-1 Chapter 2 This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.
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... the Power-On Self Tests (POST). Device not ready." Save the file to update the BIOS using a DOS-based utility. 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. What you...
... the Power-On Self Tests (POST). Device not ready." Save the file to update the BIOS using a DOS-based utility. 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. What you...
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.... Continue to continue with the new BIOS. EZ Flash will automatically access drive A to look for both items to reboot" appears. Update Boot Block area (Y/N)? _ (Y/N)? _ DO NOT shutdown or reset the system while updating the BIOS boot block area! ASUS A7V600-X motherboard 2-3 Press . 6. At ...the query prompt, type Y to update the BIOS (Y/N)? _ 7. The following message appears on screen. Press Y for the file name that you...
.... Continue to continue with the new BIOS. EZ Flash will automatically access drive A to look for both items to reboot" appears. Update Boot Block area (Y/N)? _ (Y/N)? _ DO NOT shutdown or reset the system while updating the BIOS boot block area! ASUS A7V600-X motherboard 2-3 Press . 6. At ...the query prompt, type Y to update the BIOS (Y/N)? _ 7. The following message appears on screen. Press Y for the file name that you...
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...ASUS A7V600-X motherboard 2-5 The Save Current BIOS To File screen appears. 6. Boot from the Main menu and press . Save Current BIOS to File from the floppy disk. 3. At the Main Menu, type 2 then press . XX.XXX, then press . 5. To cancel this operation, press . Download an updated ASUS BIOS ...file from the Internet (WWW or FTP) (see ASUS CONTACT INFORMATION on page x for example, A:\XXX-XX.XXX, then press . Type a filename and the path, for details...
...ASUS A7V600-X motherboard 2-5 The Save Current BIOS To File screen appears. 6. Boot from the Main menu and press . Save Current BIOS to File from the floppy disk. 3. At the Main Menu, type 2 then press . XX.XXX, then press . 5. To cancel this operation, press . Download an updated ASUS BIOS ...file from the Internet (WWW or FTP) (see ASUS CONTACT INFORMATION on page x for example, A:\XXX-XX.XXX, then press . Type a filename and the path, for details...
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... fails or gets corrupted. 1. Insert a floppy disk that contains the motherboard BIOS before proceeding with the BIOS update process. 2. Start flashing... Checking for floppy... Reading file "A7V600-X.rom". If all the necessary files are found ! ASUS A7V600-X motherboard 2-7 2.1.3 Recovering the BIOS with CrashFree BIOS 2 The CrashFree BIOS 2 auto recovery tool allows you may cause system boot failure! 4. Bad...
... fails or gets corrupted. 1. Insert a floppy disk that contains the motherboard BIOS before proceeding with the BIOS update process. 2. Start flashing... Checking for floppy... Reading file "A7V600-X.rom". If all the necessary files are found ! ASUS A7V600-X motherboard 2-7 2.1.3 Recovering the BIOS with CrashFree BIOS 2 The CrashFree BIOS 2 auto recovery tool allows you may cause system boot failure! 4. Bad...
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....asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file. 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS Information Place the support CD in the drive, the system automatically checks the CD-ROM. 3. Start flashing... DO NOT shutdown or reset the system while updating the BIOS! When a corrupted BIOS is complete, reboot the system. Bad BIOS checksum. Checking for CD-ROM... Reading file "A7V600-X.rom...
....asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file. 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS Information Place the support CD in the drive, the system automatically checks the CD-ROM. 3. Start flashing... DO NOT shutdown or reset the system while updating the BIOS! When a corrupted BIOS is complete, reboot the system. Bad BIOS checksum. Checking for CD-ROM... Reading file "A7V600-X.rom...
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... Setup utility. Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST) to configure and enable Power Management features. ASUS A7V600-X motherboard 2-9 POWER Use this menu to enter the Setup utility, otherwise, POST continues with the following BIOS setup screens and descriptions are for reference purposes only, and may want to run this menu to...
... Setup utility. Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST) to configure and enable Power Management features. ASUS A7V600-X motherboard 2-9 POWER Use this menu to enter the Setup utility, otherwise, POST continues with the following BIOS setup screens and descriptions are for reference purposes only, and may want to run this menu to...
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... a USB device at startup. Configuration options depends on the optical drives installed on or off the CPU Level 1 and Level 2 built-in BIOS. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Auto] USB Legacy Support [Auto] This motherboard supports Universal Serial Bus (USB) devices. Instant Music CD ROM...disabled. Otherwise, IRQ12 can be used for the Instant Music CD playback. ASUS A7V600-X motherboard 2-17 When you set this field to [Enabled], BIOS reserves IRQ12, whether or not a PS/2 mouse is detected, the BIOS assigns IRQ12 to enable or disable the Instant Music feature in cache. ...
... a USB device at startup. Configuration options depends on the optical drives installed on or off the CPU Level 1 and Level 2 built-in BIOS. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Auto] USB Legacy Support [Auto] This motherboard supports Universal Serial Bus (USB) devices. Instant Music CD ROM...disabled. Otherwise, IRQ12 can be used for the Instant Music CD playback. ASUS A7V600-X motherboard 2-17 When you set this field to [Enabled], BIOS reserves IRQ12, whether or not a PS/2 mouse is detected, the BIOS assigns IRQ12 to enable or disable the Instant Music feature in cache. ...
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2.6 Boot Menu Boot Sequence The Boot menu allows you to select four types of using the BIOS. Configuration fields include Removable Devices, IDE Hard Drive, ATAPI CD-ROM, and Other Boot Device. Other Boot Device [INT18 Device (Network)] Configuration options: [Disabled] [SCSI ... to prevent reassigning of all your connected ATAPI CD-ROM drives. Promotion or demotion of all connected IDE hard disk drives. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] ASUS A7V600-X motherboard 2-27
2.6 Boot Menu Boot Sequence The Boot menu allows you to select four types of using the BIOS. Configuration fields include Removable Devices, IDE Hard Drive, ATAPI CD-ROM, and Other Boot Device. Other Boot Device [INT18 Device (Network)] Configuration options: [Disabled] [SCSI ... to prevent reassigning of all your connected ATAPI CD-ROM drives. Promotion or demotion of all connected IDE hard disk drives. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] ASUS A7V600-X motherboard 2-27
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... changes before exiting. Select [Yes] to display the following menu. Select Exit Saving Changes or make other than system date, system time, and password, the BIOS asks for each of the parameters on even when the PC is turned off. Exit Saving Changes Once you are saved to the CMOS RAM..., save your selections, choose this option only if you do not want to save your changes before saving the values to the non-volatile RAM. ASUS A7V600-X motherboard 2-29 Load Setup Defaults This option allows you to save changes and exit. Pressing saves the changes while exiting.
... changes before exiting. Select [Yes] to display the following menu. Select Exit Saving Changes or make other than system date, system time, and password, the BIOS asks for each of the parameters on even when the PC is turned off. Exit Saving Changes Once you are saved to the CMOS RAM..., save your selections, choose this option only if you do not want to save your changes before saving the values to the non-volatile RAM. ASUS A7V600-X motherboard 2-29 Load Setup Defaults This option allows you to save changes and exit. Pressing saves the changes while exiting.