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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 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...
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 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...
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...Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Do not place the product in your area. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals that your power supply is broken, do not try to the correct voltage...circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before you detect any damage, contact your local power company. • If the ...
...Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Do not place the product in your area. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals that your power supply is broken, do not try to the correct voltage...circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before you detect any damage, contact your local power company. • If the ...
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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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..., check the items in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your ASUS A7V600-X package for the following items. ASUS A7V600-X motherboard ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in a motherboard. 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...
..., check the items in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your ASUS A7V600-X package for the following items. ASUS A7V600-X motherboard ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in a motherboard. 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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... backward compatible with FSB 400 and DDR 400 support, the ASUS A7V600-X features AGP8X, Serial ATA, USB 2.0 as well as ASUS C.O.P., C.P.R. Based on the advanced VIA KT600 chipset with USB 1.1. ASUS A7V600-X motherboard 1-3 and more are included to ensure the best user experience...standard for increased office productivity and enhanced digital media experience. 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 today and tomorrow. DDR400 (PC3200) support ...
... backward compatible with FSB 400 and DDR 400 support, the ASUS A7V600-X features AGP8X, Serial ATA, USB 2.0 as well as ASUS C.O.P., C.P.R. Based on the advanced VIA KT600 chipset with USB 1.1. ASUS A7V600-X motherboard 1-3 and more are included to ensure the best user experience...standard for increased office productivity and enhanced digital media experience. 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 today and tomorrow. DDR400 (PC3200) support ...
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...on keyboard are corrupted. eliminates the need to restore the original BIOS data from a floppy disk. ASUS Instant Music Lite Through this unique feature, the motherboard is conveniently designed to allow users to enjoy their favorite music, without the need to use a ...I/O The A7V600-X provides convenient connectivity to overclocking. Simply reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the previous value of the ASUS motherboard BIOS allows automatic resetting to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. C.O.P. (CPU Overheating Protection): With AMD® Athlon...
...on keyboard are corrupted. eliminates the need to restore the original BIOS data from a floppy disk. ASUS Instant Music Lite Through this unique feature, the motherboard is conveniently designed to allow users to enjoy their favorite music, without the need to use a ...I/O The A7V600-X provides convenient connectivity to overclocking. Simply reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the previous value of the ASUS motherboard BIOS allows automatic resetting to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. C.O.P. (CPU Overheating Protection): With AMD® Athlon...
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..., and voltage monitoring The CPU temperature is monitored for timely failure detection. Chassis intrusion detection The motherboard supports chassis intrusion monitoring. ASUS A7V600-X motherboard 1-5 The system voltage levels are monitored to obtain the latest BIOS version for your motherboard. ASUS update This utility allows you to ensure stable supply of current for critical components. 1.3.2 Value...
..., and voltage monitoring The CPU temperature is monitored for timely failure detection. Chassis intrusion detection The motherboard supports chassis intrusion monitoring. ASUS A7V600-X motherboard 1-5 The system voltage levels are monitored to obtain the latest BIOS version for your motherboard. ASUS update This utility allows you to ensure stable supply of current for critical components. 1.3.2 Value...
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Refer to facilitate the installation and future upgrades. 1.4 Motherboard components Before you install the motherboard, learn about its major components and available features to the succeeding pages for the component descriptions. 12 3 4 5 6 16 7 8 9 15 10 14 13 12 11 17 18 19 20 21 22 27 26 25 24 23 1-6 Chapter 1: Motherboard Information
Refer to facilitate the installation and future upgrades. 1.4 Motherboard components Before you install the motherboard, learn about its major components and available features to the succeeding pages for the component descriptions. 12 3 4 5 6 16 7 8 9 15 10 14 13 12 11 17 18 19 20 21 22 27 26 25 24 23 1-6 Chapter 1: Motherboard Information
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... list.) 4 IDE connectors. This LED acts as a reminder to prevent incorrect insertion of the connector is only at least 1A on the motherboard. These dual-channel bus master IDE connectors support up if there is a standby power on the +5V standby lead (+5VSB). 6 Floppy disk... 100, the maximum DDR data transfer rate allowed is slotted to turn off the system power before plugging or unplugging devices. 12 USB connectors. ASUS A7V600-X Motherboard 1-7 One side of the floppy disk cable. 7 AGP slot. 1.4.1 Core specifications 1 CPU socket. The VIA® KT600 supports AGP 8X...
... list.) 4 IDE connectors. This LED acts as a reminder to prevent incorrect insertion of the connector is only at least 1A on the motherboard. These dual-channel bus master IDE connectors support up if there is a standby power on the +5V standby lead (+5VSB). 6 Floppy disk... 100, the maximum DDR data transfer rate allowed is slotted to turn off the system power before plugging or unplugging devices. 12 USB connectors. ASUS A7V600-X Motherboard 1-7 One side of the floppy disk cable. 7 AGP slot. 1.4.1 Core specifications 1 CPU socket. The VIA® KT600 supports AGP 8X...
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... a parallel printer, a scanner, or other audio sources. This Line Out (lime) jack connects a headphone or a speaker. This purple 6-pin connector is for a PS/2 keyboard. 1-8 Chapter 1: Motherboard Information This Line In (light blue) jack connects a tape player or other devices. 19 RJ-45 port. This Mic (pink) jack connects a microphone.
... a parallel printer, a scanner, or other audio sources. This Line Out (lime) jack connects a headphone or a speaker. This purple 6-pin connector is for a PS/2 keyboard. 1-8 Chapter 1: Motherboard Information This Line In (light blue) jack connects a tape player or other devices. 19 RJ-45 port. This Mic (pink) jack connects a microphone.
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PRI_IDE SEC_IDE FLOPPY 30.5cm (12.0in) 1.5 Motherboard layout PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard KBPWR OVER_VOLT1 24.5cm (9.6in) CPU_FAN SPDIF_O ATX Power Connector Socket 462 DDR DIMM1 (64/72 bit,184-pin module) ... CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power PCI4 PCI5 ® PCI6 CLRTC Super I/O GAME USBPW78 USBPW56 SB_PWR 4Mbit Low Pin Count CHASSIS USB56 USB78 CHA_FAN PANEL ASUS A7V600-X Motherboard 1-9
PRI_IDE SEC_IDE FLOPPY 30.5cm (12.0in) 1.5 Motherboard layout PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard KBPWR OVER_VOLT1 24.5cm (9.6in) CPU_FAN SPDIF_O ATX Power Connector Socket 462 DDR DIMM1 (64/72 bit,184-pin module) ... CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power PCI4 PCI5 ® PCI6 CLRTC Super I/O GAME USBPW78 USBPW56 SB_PWR 4Mbit Low Pin Count CHASSIS USB56 USB78 CHA_FAN PANEL ASUS A7V600-X Motherboard 1-9
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...or remove any component, ensure that came with the component. 5. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to your AGP card or motherboard. 1-10 Chapter 1: Motherboard Information Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or to a metal object, such as the power supply case, before...is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off or the power cord is switched off mode, a reminder that you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. 1. Unplug the power cord from the power supply. 1.6 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you ...
...or remove any component, ensure that came with the component. 5. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to your AGP card or motherboard. 1-10 Chapter 1: Motherboard Information Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or to a metal object, such as the power supply case, before...is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off or the power cord is switched off mode, a reminder that you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. 1. Unplug the power cord from the power supply. 1.6 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you ...
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...nine (9) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to ensure that the motherboard fits into it. Doing so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.7.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that measures 12 inches x 9.6 inches (30.5... as indicated in the correct orientation. 1.7 Motherboard installation Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to the chassis. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis ASUS A7V600-X Motherboard 1-11 Do not overtighten the screws! Make...
...nine (9) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to ensure that the motherboard fits into it. Doing so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.7.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that measures 12 inches x 9.6 inches (30.5... as indicated in the correct orientation. 1.7 Motherboard installation Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to the chassis. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis ASUS A7V600-X Motherboard 1-11 Do not overtighten the screws! Make...
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... socket base nearest to avoid bending the pins. The heatsink should drop easily into the socket to the lever hinge. 1.8 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard provides a Socket A (462) for bent pins. 4. The A7V600-X supports AthlonTM XP, AMD AthlonTM, AMD Barton™ and AMD DuronTM processors. Carefully attach the heatsink locking...
... socket base nearest to avoid bending the pins. The heatsink should drop easily into the socket to the lever hinge. 1.8 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard provides a Socket A (462) for bent pins. 4. The A7V600-X supports AthlonTM XP, AMD AthlonTM, AMD Barton™ and AMD DuronTM processors. Carefully attach the heatsink locking...
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... 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. 1.9 System memory The... motherboard has three Double Data Rate (DDR) DIMM sockets that supports up to 3GB unbuffered non-ECC PC3200/2700/2100...avoid damaging the DIMM. Also, a DDR DIMM is single notched while an SDR DIMM is keyed with this motherboard.
... 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. 1.9 System memory The... motherboard has three Double Data Rate (DDR) DIMM sockets that supports up to 3GB unbuffered non-ECC PC3200/2700/2100...avoid damaging the DIMM. Also, a DDR DIMM is single notched while an SDR DIMM is keyed with this motherboard.
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... 14* 9 Primary IDE Channel 15* 10 Secondary IDE Channel *These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices. 1-14 Chapter 1: Motherboard Information The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support. 1.10.1 Configuring an expansion card After physically installing the ...expansion card, configure the card by adjusting the software settings. 1. Refer to the card. 1.10 Expansion slots The A7V600-X motherboard has six (6) expansion PCI slots and one (1) AGP 8X slot. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. 2.
... 14* 9 Primary IDE Channel 15* 10 Secondary IDE Channel *These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices. 1-14 Chapter 1: Motherboard Information The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support. 1.10.1 Configuring an expansion card After physically installing the ...expansion card, configure the card by adjusting the software settings. 1. Refer to the card. 1.10 Expansion slots The A7V600-X motherboard has six (6) expansion PCI slots and one (1) AGP 8X slot. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. 2.
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... (AGP) slot that they fit the AGP slot on the card golden fingers to ensure that supports +1.5V AGP cards only. A7V600-X Keyed for this motherboard PCI slot PCI slot 2 PCI slot 3 PCI slot 4 PCI slot 5 PCI slot 6 AGP slot USB 1.1 UHCI 1 USB 1.1 UHCI 2 USB ... UHCI 4 USB 2.0 EHCI USB Device AC97 Codec Onboard LAN Onboard SATA Onboard IDE A - IRQ assignments for 1.5v ® A7V600-X Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) ASUS A7V600-X Motherboard 1-15 shared - - - shared shared BC -- -- When you buy an AGP card, make sure that you ask for one with +1.5V specification. shared - ...
... (AGP) slot that they fit the AGP slot on the card golden fingers to ensure that supports +1.5V AGP cards only. A7V600-X Keyed for this motherboard PCI slot PCI slot 2 PCI slot 3 PCI slot 4 PCI slot 5 PCI slot 6 AGP slot USB 1.1 UHCI 1 USB 1.1 UHCI 2 USB ... UHCI 4 USB 2.0 EHCI USB Device AC97 Codec Onboard LAN Onboard SATA Onboard IDE A - IRQ assignments for 1.5v ® A7V600-X Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) ASUS A7V600-X Motherboard 1-15 shared - - - shared shared BC -- -- When you buy an AGP card, make sure that you ask for one with +1.5V specification. shared - ...
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... the computer from S3 sleep mode (no power to wake up . 2. A7V600-X KBPWR 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB ® A7V600-X Keyboard Power Setting 1-16 Chapter 1: Motherboard Information 1.11 Jumpers 1.
... the computer from S3 sleep mode (no power to wake up . 2. A7V600-X KBPWR 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB ® A7V600-X Keyboard Power Setting 1-16 Chapter 1: Motherboard Information 1.11 Jumpers 1.
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.... 2. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to +1.85V. A7V600-X OVER_VOLT1 12 23 Enable Disable (Default) ® A7V600-X OVER_VOLT Setting ASUS A7V600-X Motherboard 1-17 3. When this jumper allows CPU VCORE ranges of date, time, and system setup parameters by the onboard button cell battery.
.... 2. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to +1.85V. A7V600-X OVER_VOLT1 12 23 Enable Disable (Default) ® A7V600-X OVER_VOLT Setting ASUS A7V600-X Motherboard 1-17 3. When this jumper allows CPU VCORE ranges of date, time, and system setup parameters by the onboard button cell battery.