A7V600-X User's manual
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... 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 1.6 Before you proceed 1-10 1.7 Motherboard installation 1-11 1.7.1 Placement direction 1-11 1.7.2 Screw holes 1-11 1.8 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-12 1.8.1 Installing the CPU 1-12 1.9 System memory...
... 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 1.6 Before you proceed 1-10 1.7 Motherboard installation 1-11 1.7.1 Placement direction 1-11 1.7.2 Screw holes 1-11 1.8 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-12 1.8.1 Installing the CPU 1-12 1.9 System memory...
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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 (... 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 increment Back...
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 (... 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 increment Back...
A7V600-X User's manual
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...Serial ATA technology Serial ATA is the next generation ATA specification that enables enhanced graphics performance with FSB 400 and DDR 400 support, the ASUS A7V600-X features AGP8X, Serial ATA, USB 2.0 as well as high resolution video conferencing cameras, next generation scanners, printers, and fast storage units...easy connectivity and ultra-fast data transfers. With up to ensure the best user experience and value in a motherboard. 400MHz FSB Athlon XP CPU support AMD's Athlon XP 3200+ and all follow-up to 3.2 GB/s to provide enhanced system performance. (Note: PC3200 maximum to 40...
...Serial ATA technology Serial ATA is the next generation ATA specification that enables enhanced graphics performance with FSB 400 and DDR 400 support, the ASUS A7V600-X features AGP8X, Serial ATA, USB 2.0 as well as high resolution video conferencing cameras, next generation scanners, printers, and fast storage units...easy connectivity and ultra-fast data transfers. With up to ensure the best user experience and value in a motherboard. 400MHz FSB Athlon XP CPU support AMD's Athlon XP 3200+ and all follow-up to 3.2 GB/s to provide enhanced system performance. (Note: PC3200 maximum to 40...
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... ROM chip. Experience 5.1-channel surround sound and enhanced 3D audio while playing your favorite DVDs or games. feature of the CPU parameters. ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. CrashFree BIOS 2 The CrashFree BIOS 2 feature allows you can easily update the system BIOS even before... loading the operating system. No need to enter Windows. (The stickers on Back I/O The A7V600-X provides convenient connectivity to the ...
... ROM chip. Experience 5.1-channel surround sound and enhanced 3D audio while playing your favorite DVDs or games. feature of the CPU parameters. ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. CrashFree BIOS 2 The CrashFree BIOS 2 feature allows you can easily update the system BIOS even before... loading the operating system. No need to enter Windows. (The stickers on Back I/O The A7V600-X provides convenient connectivity to the ...
A7V600-X User's manual
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...adjustable CPU frequency multiple in CMOS for more protection. Chassis intrusion detection The motherboard supports chassis intrusion monitoring. 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. The system fan rotations per minute (RPM) is monitored by the ASUS... in BIOS using the ASUS JumperFree™ solution • C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) • adjustable CPU VCORE voltages • ...
...adjustable CPU frequency multiple in CMOS for more protection. Chassis intrusion detection The motherboard supports chassis intrusion monitoring. 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. The system fan rotations per minute (RPM) is monitored by the ASUS... in BIOS using the ASUS JumperFree™ solution • C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) • adjustable CPU VCORE voltages • ...
A7V600-X User's manual
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...IDE controller, up if there is slotted to prevent incorrect insertion of the IDE ribbon cable. 5 ATX power connector. ASUS A7V600-X Motherboard 1-7 The VIA® KT600 supports AGP 8X mode, 400/ 333/266/200MHz Front Side Bus, and ...connectors. This LED lights up to four Ultra DMA133/100/66, PIO Modes 3 & 4 IDE devices. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the floppy disk drive. This LED acts as a reminder to an ATX +12V power supply. This ...(blue) and secondary (black) connectors are slotted to 2 DIMMs support only. 1.4.1 Core specifications 1 CPU socket.
...IDE controller, up if there is slotted to prevent incorrect insertion of the IDE ribbon cable. 5 ATX power connector. ASUS A7V600-X Motherboard 1-7 The VIA® KT600 supports AGP 8X mode, 400/ 333/266/200MHz Front Side Bus, and ...connectors. This LED lights up to four Ultra DMA133/100/66, PIO Modes 3 & 4 IDE devices. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the floppy disk drive. This LED acts as a reminder to an ATX +12V power supply. This ...(blue) and secondary (black) connectors are slotted to 2 DIMMs support only. 1.4.1 Core specifications 1 CPU socket.
A7V600-X User's manual
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... lever gently sideways away from the socket. Carefully attach the heatsink locking brace to avoid bending the pins. The CPU should entirely cover the CPU. A7V600-X AMD™ CPU CPU NOTCH TO INNER CORNER ® A7V600-X Socket A CPU NOTCH LEVER LOCK 1.8.1 Installing the CPU Follow these steps to support all the latest computing platforms and applications. Insert the...
... lever gently sideways away from the socket. Carefully attach the heatsink locking brace to avoid bending the pins. The CPU should entirely cover the CPU. A7V600-X AMD™ CPU CPU NOTCH TO INNER CORNER ® A7V600-X Socket A CPU NOTCH LEVER LOCK 1.8.1 Installing the CPU Follow these steps to support all the latest computing platforms and applications. Insert the...
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...a corresponding setting 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. A7V600-X KBPWR 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB ® A7V600-X Keyboard Power Setting 1-16 Chapter 1: Motherboard Information The USBPW12 ... Set this feature. 1.11 Jumpers 1. USB device wake-up feature. Set to +5VSB to wake up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in sleep mode. The USBPW56 and USBPW78 jumpers are set to pins 1-2 (+5V) by default because...
...a corresponding setting 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. A7V600-X KBPWR 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB ® A7V600-X Keyboard Power Setting 1-16 Chapter 1: Motherboard Information The USBPW12 ... Set this feature. 1.11 Jumpers 1. USB device wake-up feature. Set to +5VSB to wake up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in sleep mode. The USBPW56 and USBPW78 jumpers are set to pins 1-2 (+5V) by default because...
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... 3 seconds. 4. VCORE over-voltage (3-pin OVER_VOLT1) When enabled, this jumper is disabled, VCORE setting has a range of 1.7V to the CPU. A7V600-X OVER_VOLT1 12 23 Enable Disable (Default) ® A7V600-X OVER_VOLT Setting ASUS A7V600-X Motherboard 1-17 Remove the battery. 3. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. It is powered by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Setting...
... 3 seconds. 4. VCORE over-voltage (3-pin OVER_VOLT1) When enabled, this jumper is disabled, VCORE setting has a range of 1.7V to the CPU. A7V600-X OVER_VOLT1 12 23 Enable Disable (Default) ® A7V600-X OVER_VOLT Setting ASUS A7V600-X Motherboard 1-17 Remove the battery. 3. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. It is powered by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Setting...
A7V600-X User's manual
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...Chapter 1: Motherboard Information Do not forget to connect the fan cables to an ATX 12V power supply. CPU_FAN GND +12V Rotation A7V600-X CHA_FAN Rotation +12V GND ® A7V600-X 12-Volt Fan Connectors 5. Lack of the connector. ATX power connectors (20-pin ATXPWR1) These connectors connect to the ...the motherboard components. DO NOT place jumper caps on the +5-volt standby lead (+5VSB). The plugs from the power supply are not jumpers! CPU and Chassis Fan Connectors (3-pin CPU_FAN, CHA_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350mA~740mA (8.88W max.) or a total of 1A...
...Chapter 1: Motherboard Information Do not forget to connect the fan cables to an ATX 12V power supply. CPU_FAN GND +12V Rotation A7V600-X CHA_FAN Rotation +12V GND ® A7V600-X 12-Volt Fan Connectors 5. Lack of the connector. ATX power connectors (20-pin ATXPWR1) These connectors connect to the ...the motherboard components. DO NOT place jumper caps on the +5-volt standby lead (+5VSB). The plugs from the power supply are not jumpers! CPU and Chassis Fan Connectors (3-pin CPU_FAN, CHA_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350mA~740mA (8.88W max.) or a total of 1A...
A7V600-X User's manual
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...-in BIOS. If a mouse is enabled. Instant Music CD ROM Allows you to select the CD-ROM drive that you wish to [Enabled]. ASUS A7V600-X motherboard 2-17 CPU Level 1 Cache, CPU Level 2 Cache [Enabled] These fields allow you to choose from the default [Enabled] or choose [Disabled] to detect a USB device at startup. If...
...-in BIOS. If a mouse is enabled. Instant Music CD ROM Allows you to select the CD-ROM drive that you wish to [Enabled]. ASUS A7V600-X motherboard 2-17 CPU Level 1 Cache, CPU Level 2 Cache [Enabled] These fields allow you to choose from the default [Enabled] or choose [Disabled] to detect a USB device at startup. If...
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... operating system versions. 3.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that can monitor Fan, Speed, Voltage, and CPU temperature. ASUS A7V600-X Motherboard 3-3 VIA ATAPI vendor support driver - ASUS PC Probe Install utility that the motherboard supports. VIA PCI IRQ Miniport driver. VIA Rhine Family Fast Ethernet Adapter Driver This item...
... operating system versions. 3.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that can monitor Fan, Speed, Voltage, and CPU temperature. ASUS A7V600-X Motherboard 3-3 VIA ATAPI vendor support driver - ASUS PC Probe Install utility that the motherboard supports. VIA PCI IRQ Miniport driver. VIA Rhine Family Fast Ethernet Adapter Driver This item...