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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... interrupt assignments 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... interrupt assignments 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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Safeguards Contents 2.1.2 Using AFLASH to update the BIOS 2-4 2.1.3 Recovering the BIOS with CrashFree BIOS 2 ....... 2-7 2.2 BIOS Setup program 2-9 2.2.1 BIOS menu bar 2-9 2.2.2 Legend bar 2-10 2.3 Main Menu 2-11 2.3.1 Primary and Secondary ...the support CD 3-2 3.2.2 Drivers menu 3-3 3.2.3 Utilities menu 3-3 3.2.4 ASUS Contact Information 3-4 3.3 ASUS Instant Music Lite 3-5 3.4 RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 0 + 1 Configurations 3-7 3.4.1 Install the Serial ATA (SATA) hard disks 3-8 3.4.2 Enter VIA® Tech RAID BIOS Utility 3-9 3.4.3 Create Array 3-10 3.4.4 Delete Array 3-13 3.4.5 ...
Safeguards Contents 2.1.2 Using AFLASH to update the BIOS 2-4 2.1.3 Recovering the BIOS with CrashFree BIOS 2 ....... 2-7 2.2 BIOS Setup program 2-9 2.2.1 BIOS menu bar 2-9 2.2.2 Legend bar 2-10 2.3 Main Menu 2-11 2.3.1 Primary and Secondary ...the support CD 3-2 3.2.2 Drivers menu 3-3 3.2.3 Utilities menu 3-3 3.2.4 ASUS Contact Information 3-4 3.3 ASUS Instant Music Lite 3-5 3.4 RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 0 + 1 Configurations 3-7 3.4.1 Install the Serial ATA (SATA) hard disks 3-8 3.4.2 Enter VIA® Tech RAID BIOS Utility 3-9 3.4.3 Create Array 3-10 3.4.4 Delete Array 3-13 3.4.5 ...
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...allows you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. This protection feature eliminates the need to buy a replacement ROM chip. If the CPU temperature exceeds the set criteria, the PC shuts down automatically. ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. ASUS Instant Music Lite Through ...or games. S/PDIF out port on keyboard are corrupted. feature of the entire system. ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to use a DOS-based utility or boot from the ASUS support CD in case the system hands due to enter Windows. (The stickers on ...
...allows you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. This protection feature eliminates the need to buy a replacement ROM chip. If the CPU temperature exceeds the set criteria, the PC shuts down automatically. ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. ASUS Instant Music Lite Through ...or games. S/PDIF out port on keyboard are corrupted. feature of the entire system. ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to use a DOS-based utility or boot from the ASUS support CD in case the system hands due to enter Windows. (The stickers on ...
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...motherboard 1-5 The system fan rotations per minute (RPM) is monitored for more protection. A chassis intrusion event is retained in BIOS using the ASUS JumperFree™ solution • C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) • adjustable CPU VCORE voltages • Stepless Frequency Selection (SFS...monitored by the ASUS ASIC to ensure stable supply of current for critical components. 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 1-5 The system fan rotations per minute (RPM) is monitored for more protection. A chassis intrusion event is retained in BIOS using the ASUS JumperFree™ solution • C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) • adjustable CPU VCORE voltages • Stepless Frequency Selection (SFS...monitored by the ASUS ASIC to ensure stable supply of current for critical components. 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...
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... error message, "WARNING! You need to reinstall the original BIOS later. 2.1.1 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you see ASUS contact information on a piece of booting from A:\, Press [ESC] to reboot The BIOS information in case you need to update the BIOS using a DOS-based utility. Device not ready." Download the...
... error message, "WARNING! You need to reinstall the original BIOS later. 2.1.1 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you see ASUS contact information on a piece of booting from A:\, Press [ESC] to reboot The BIOS information in case you need to update the BIOS using a DOS-based utility. Device not ready." Download the...
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..., "WARNING! Continue to continue with the new BIOS. At the query prompt, type Y to update the BIOS (Y/N)? _ 7. Press Y for NEW BIOS: _", type in the BIOS file name that you accidentally typed in the correct file name. File not found , the following prompts appear if you downloaded from the ASUS website, then press . Press any key to...
..., "WARNING! Continue to continue with the new BIOS. At the query prompt, type Y to update the BIOS (Y/N)? _ 7. Press Y for NEW BIOS: _", type in the BIOS file name that you accidentally typed in the correct file name. File not found , the following prompts appear if you downloaded from the ASUS website, then press . Press any key to...
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... is for reference only. Reboot the computer from the hard drive. In DOS mode, type A:\AFLASH to the disk. 2. BIOS setup must specify "Floppy" as shown. 2.1.2 Using AFLASH to update the BIOS Creating a bootable disk AFLASH.EXE is your CD-ROM drive) to copy AFLASH.EXE to the programmable flash ROM on...with certain memory drivers that may not be exactly the same as the first item in DOS mode. It is not supported by uploading a new BIOS file to the boot disk you boot from the floppy disk. If the word "unknown" appears after Flash Memory:, the memory chip is either ...
... is for reference only. Reboot the computer from the hard drive. In DOS mode, type A:\AFLASH to the disk. 2. BIOS setup must specify "Floppy" as shown. 2.1.2 Using AFLASH to update the BIOS Creating a bootable disk AFLASH.EXE is your CD-ROM drive) to copy AFLASH.EXE to the programmable flash ROM on...with certain memory drivers that may not be exactly the same as the first item in DOS mode. It is not supported by uploading a new BIOS file to the boot disk you boot from the floppy disk. If the word "unknown" appears after Flash Memory:, the memory chip is either ...
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... result 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 . 5. Download an updated ASUS BIOS file from the Internet (WWW or FTP) (see ASUS CONTACT INFORMATION on page x for details) and save to more problems with the...
... result 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 . 5. Download an updated ASUS BIOS file from the Internet (WWW or FTP) (see ASUS CONTACT INFORMATION on page x for details) and save to more problems with the...
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... starts to successfully update a complete BIOS file, call the ASUS service center for support. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS Information When the programming is updated automatically only when necessary. If the Flash Memory Writer utility is not able to program the new BIOS information into the Flash ROM. DO NOT turn off the system while updating the BIOS. Follow the onscreen...
... starts to successfully update a complete BIOS file, call the ASUS service center for support. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS Information When the programming is updated automatically only when necessary. If the Flash Memory Writer utility is not able to program the new BIOS information into the Flash ROM. DO NOT turn off the system while updating the BIOS. Follow the onscreen...
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... complete, reboot the system. Starting BIOS recovery... Bad BIOS checksum. Floppy found in case the current BIOS on the motherboard fails or gets corrupted. 1. Completed. When the BIOS update process is detected, the following screen message appears. ASUS A7V600-X motherboard 2-7 Bad BIOS checksum. Checking for this disk to restore BIOS from the motherboard support CD, or from a floppy...
... complete, reboot the system. Starting BIOS recovery... Bad BIOS checksum. Floppy found in case the current BIOS on the motherboard fails or gets corrupted. 1. Completed. When the BIOS update process is detected, the following screen message appears. ASUS A7V600-X motherboard 2-7 Bad BIOS checksum. Checking for this disk to restore BIOS from the motherboard support CD, or from a floppy...
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... shutdown or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Visit ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file. 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS Information Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... The support CD contains the original BIOS for this motherboard. Completed. When the BIOS update process is detected, the following screen message appears. The recovered BIOS may cause system boot failure! 4. Place...
... shutdown or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Visit ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file. 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS Information Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... The support CD contains the original BIOS for this motherboard. Completed. When the BIOS update process is detected, the following screen message appears. The recovered BIOS may cause system boot failure! 4. Place...
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...this menu to enable and make it as possible. The Setup program is constantly being updated, the following selections: MAIN Use this menu to make changes to the advanced features....password feature or make your system, or prompted to use as easy to "Run Setup". ASUS A7V600-X motherboard 2-9 It is highlighted. The EEPROM on the keyboard until the desired item ...which means you can recognize these changes and record them in the future. 2.2 BIOS Setup program Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your selections among the ...
...this menu to enable and make it as possible. The Setup program is constantly being updated, the following selections: MAIN Use this menu to make changes to the advanced features....password feature or make your system, or prompted to use as easy to "Run Setup". ASUS A7V600-X motherboard 2-9 It is highlighted. The EEPROM on the keyboard until the desired item ...which means you can recognize these changes and record them in the future. 2.2 BIOS Setup program Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your selections among the ...
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...all the power cables and remove the button cell battery. The passwords control access to the BIOS Setup menus. If you to set passwords. Refer to section "2.1 Managing and updating your password, you to enable or disable the chassis intrusion detection feature. To confirm the ...gain full access to the configuration fields. The Floppy 3 Mode feature allows reading and writing of the original BIOS on how to update the BIOS. 2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS Information If you need to upload the BIOS file in the Main menu. Legacy Diskette A, B [1.44M, 3.5 in .] Floppy 3 Mode Support [...
...all the power cables and remove the button cell battery. The passwords control access to the BIOS Setup menus. If you to set passwords. Refer to section "2.1 Managing and updating your password, you to enable or disable the chassis intrusion detection feature. To confirm the ...gain full access to the configuration fields. The Floppy 3 Mode feature allows reading and writing of the original BIOS on how to update the BIOS. 2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS Information If you need to upload the BIOS file in the Main menu. Legacy Diskette A, B [1.44M, 3.5 in .] Floppy 3 Mode Support [...
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...To support this feature, the +5VSB of the power supply should install the Advanced Power Management (APM) utility to keep the system time updated even when the computer enters suspend mode. Regardless of inactivity as set to [Soft off], the ATX switch can be used as indicated...Configuration options: [Always On] [Suspend -> Off] Video Off Method [DPMS OFF] This field defines the video off ] [Suspend] 2-24 Chapter 2: BIOS Information Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Suspend Mode [Disabled] Sets the time period before the system goes into suspend mode. Use this for more than ...
...To support this feature, the +5VSB of the power supply should install the Advanced Power Management (APM) utility to keep the system time updated even when the computer enters suspend mode. Regardless of inactivity as set to [Soft off], the ATX switch can be used as indicated...Configuration options: [Always On] [Suspend -> Off] Video Off Method [DPMS OFF] This field defines the video off ] [Suspend] 2-24 Chapter 2: BIOS Information Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Suspend Mode [Disabled] Sets the time period before the system goes into suspend mode. Use this for more than ...
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ASUS Screen Saver This item installs the ASUS screen saver. 3.2.4 ASUS Contact Information Clicking the ASUS Contact Information tab displays as stated. ASUS Update Installs utility to download and update motherboard BIOS & drivers. Anti-virus Utility The anti-virus application scans, identifies, and removes computer viruses. You may also find this information on page viii of this user guide. 3-4 Chapter 3: Starting-Up View the online help for viewing files in Portable Document Format (PDF). ADOBE Acrobat Reader V5.0 This installs software for detailed information.
ASUS Screen Saver This item installs the ASUS screen saver. 3.2.4 ASUS Contact Information Clicking the ASUS Contact Information tab displays as stated. ASUS Update Installs utility to download and update motherboard BIOS & drivers. Anti-virus Utility The anti-virus application scans, identifies, and removes computer viruses. You may also find this information on page viii of this user guide. 3-4 Chapter 3: Starting-Up View the online help for viewing files in Portable Document Format (PDF). ADOBE Acrobat Reader V5.0 This installs software for detailed information.