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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 ...10.2 Standard 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...
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 ...10.2 Standard 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...
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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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... 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 1MHz...
... 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 1MHz...
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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. x PCI 2.2, USB 2.0 WfM 2.0. 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. x PCI 2.2, USB 2.0 WfM 2.0. 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.
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...the system hangs due to overclocking. S/PDIF out port on keyboard are corrupted. 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 No need to enter Windows. (The stickers on ... The A7V600-X provides convenient connectivity to restore the original BIOS data from a floppy disk. Simply reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the previous value of the entire system. ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to external home theater audio systems via...
...the system hangs due to overclocking. S/PDIF out port on keyboard are corrupted. 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 No need to enter Windows. (The stickers on ... The A7V600-X provides convenient connectivity to restore the original BIOS data from a floppy disk. Simply reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the previous value of the entire system. ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to external home theater audio systems via...
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.... The system fan rotations per minute (RPM) is monitored by the ASUS ASIC 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) • ...Temperature, fan, and voltage monitoring The CPU temperature is monitored for timely failure detection. ASUS A7V600-X motherboard 1-5 ASUS update This utility allows you to update the motherboard BIOS through a user-friendly interface. 1.3.2 Value-added solutions Overclocking • adjustable CPU frequency...
.... The system fan rotations per minute (RPM) is monitored by the ASUS ASIC 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) • ...Temperature, fan, and voltage monitoring The CPU temperature is monitored for timely failure detection. ASUS A7V600-X motherboard 1-5 ASUS update This utility allows you to update the motherboard BIOS through a user-friendly interface. 1.3.2 Value-added solutions Overclocking • adjustable CPU frequency...
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... connects to turn off the system power before plugging or unplugging devices. 12 USB connectors. This 2Mb firmware contains the programmable BIOS program. 11 Standby power LED. This LED lights up to prevent incorrect insertion of the floppy disk cable. 7 AGP slot...supports a highperformance floppy disk controller for the latest qualified DDR400 module list.) 4 IDE connectors. 1.4.1 Core specifications 1 CPU socket. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for a 360K/720K/1.44M/2.88M floppy disk drive, a multi-mode parallel port, two standard compatible UARTs, and a Flash ROM ...
... connects to turn off the system power before plugging or unplugging devices. 12 USB connectors. This 2Mb firmware contains the programmable BIOS program. 11 Standby power LED. This LED lights up to prevent incorrect insertion of the floppy disk cable. 7 AGP slot...supports a highperformance floppy disk controller for the latest qualified DDR400 module list.) 4 IDE connectors. 1.4.1 Core specifications 1 CPU socket. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for a 360K/720K/1.44M/2.88M floppy disk drive, a multi-mode parallel port, two standard compatible UARTs, and a Flash ROM ...
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... Secondary IDE Channel *These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices. 1-14 Chapter 1: Motherboard Information Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. 2. Refer to the card. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support. 1.10.1 Configuring an expansion...
... Secondary IDE Channel *These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices. 1-14 Chapter 1: Motherboard Information Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. 2. Refer to the card. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support. 1.10.1 Configuring an expansion...
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... power mode) using the connected USB devices. The total 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). 1.11 Jumpers 1. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you press a key on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in...
... power mode) using the connected USB devices. The total 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). 1.11 Jumpers 1. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you press a key on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in...
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...to pin [1-2] to clear CMOS then replace the jumper cap back to re-enter data. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pin [2-3] after 3 seconds. 4. You can clear the CMOS memory of +1.5V to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM... recommended that you to +1.85V. Setting to a very high core voltage may adjust the CPU VCORE through the BIOS Setup. A7V600-X OVER_VOLT1 12 23 Enable Disable (Default) ® A7V600-X OVER_VOLT Setting ASUS A7V600-X Motherboard 1-17 Remove the battery. 3. 3. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) These jumpers allow you keep the...
...to pin [1-2] to clear CMOS then replace the jumper cap back to re-enter data. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pin [2-3] after 3 seconds. 4. You can clear the CMOS memory of +1.5V to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM... recommended that you to +1.85V. Setting to a very high core voltage may adjust the CPU VCORE through the BIOS Setup. A7V600-X OVER_VOLT1 12 23 Enable Disable (Default) ® A7V600-X OVER_VOLT Setting ASUS A7V600-X Motherboard 1-17 Remove the battery. 3. 3. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) These jumpers allow you keep the...
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... more than two UltraDMA/133/100/66 devices, purchase another for the secondary IDE connector. 1. Refer to be both master devices with two ribbon cables - BIOS supports specific device bootup. You may configure two hard disks to the hard disk documentation for the primary IDE connector and another UltraDMA/133/100...
... more than two UltraDMA/133/100/66 devices, purchase another for the secondary IDE connector. 1. Refer to be both master devices with two ribbon cables - BIOS supports specific device bootup. You may configure two hard disks to the hard disk documentation for the primary IDE connector and another UltraDMA/133/100...
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... light up. 1-24 Chapter 1: Motherboard Information Pressing the power switch turns the system between ON and SLEEP, or ON and SOFT OFF, depending on the BIOS or OS settings.
... light up. 1-24 Chapter 1: Motherboard Information Pressing the power switch turns the system between ON and SLEEP, or ON and SOFT OFF, depending on the BIOS or OS settings.
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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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... 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. Insert the disk that you save a copy of the motherboard's original BIOS to a bootable floppy disk in case you need to...
... 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. Insert the disk that you save a copy of the motherboard's original BIOS to a bootable floppy disk in case you need to...
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...Flash screen and reboots the system without updating the BIOS. ASUS A7V600-X motherboard 2-3 5. At the query prompt, type Y to continue with the new BIOS. Continue to reboot" appears. Press any key to remove the message, then type in a wrong BIOS file name, the error message, "WARNING! ...the following prompts appear if you typed Y. [BIOS Information in the BIOS file name that you downloaded from the ASUS website, then press . Update Boot Block area (Y/N)? _ (Y/N)? _ DO NOT shutdown or reset the system while updating the BIOS boot block area! Press to reboot the system...
...Flash screen and reboots the system without updating the BIOS. ASUS A7V600-X motherboard 2-3 5. At the query prompt, type Y to continue with the new BIOS. Continue to reboot" appears. Press any key to remove the message, then type in a wrong BIOS file name, the error message, "WARNING! ...the following prompts appear if you typed Y. [BIOS Information in the BIOS file name that you downloaded from the ASUS website, then press . Update Boot Block area (Y/N)? _ (Y/N)? _ DO NOT shutdown or reset the system while updating the BIOS boot block area! Press to reboot the system...
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.... 1. It is a Flash Memory Writer utility that you reboot using a floppy disk. 3. What you see on your screen may be programmed by the ACPI BIOS and therefore, cannot be loaded when you created. Reboot the computer from the hard drive. If the word "unknown" appears after Flash Memory:, the memory ... of your motherboard, check the last four numbers of your CD-ROM drive) to copy AFLASH.EXE to create a bootable system disk. The BIOS information in DOS mode. Type FORMAT A:/S at the DOS prompt to the boot disk you boot from the floppy disk. It does not work with ...
.... 1. It is a Flash Memory Writer utility that you reboot using a floppy disk. 3. What you see on your screen may be programmed by the ACPI BIOS and therefore, cannot be loaded when you created. Reboot the computer from the hard drive. If the word "unknown" appears after Flash Memory:, the memory ... of your motherboard, check the last four numbers of your CD-ROM drive) to copy AFLASH.EXE to create a bootable system disk. The BIOS information in DOS mode. Type FORMAT A:/S at the DOS prompt to the boot disk you boot from the floppy disk. It does not work with ...
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... then press . 4. XX.XXX, then press . Save Current BIOS to more problems with the motherboard! 1. 5. The Update BIOS Including Boot Block and ESCD screen appears. 5. Boot from the Main menu and press . Select 1. Download an updated ASUS BIOS file from the Internet (WWW or FTP) (see ASUS CONTACT INFORMATION on page x for example, A:\XXX-XX...
... then press . 4. XX.XXX, then press . Save Current BIOS to more problems with the motherboard! 1. 5. The Update BIOS Including Boot Block and ESCD screen appears. 5. Boot from the Main menu and press . Select 1. Download an updated ASUS BIOS file from the Internet (WWW or FTP) (see ASUS CONTACT INFORMATION on page x for example, A:\XXX-XX...
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...done, the message "Flashed Successfully" appears. 8. When prompted to confirm the BIOS update, press Y to continue. The utility starts to the boot disk. 6. DO NOT turn off the system while updating the BIOS. This may cause boot problems. Just repeat the process, and if the ...problem persists, load the original BIOS file you saved to program the new BIOS information into the Flash ROM. When the programming is not able to successfully update a complete BIOS file, call the ASUS service center for support. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS Information The boot block is updated automatically ...
...done, the message "Flashed Successfully" appears. 8. When prompted to confirm the BIOS update, press Y to continue. The utility starts to the boot disk. 6. DO NOT turn off the system while updating the BIOS. This may cause boot problems. Just repeat the process, and if the ...problem persists, load the original BIOS file you saved to program the new BIOS information into the Flash ROM. When the programming is not able to successfully update a complete BIOS file, call the ASUS service center for support. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS Information The boot block is updated automatically ...
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... process is detected, the following screen message appears. Bad BIOS checksum. ASUS A7V600-X motherboard 2-7 2.1.3 Recovering the BIOS with the BIOS update process. 2. Prepare the support CD that came with the motherboard or a floppy disk that contains the motherboard BIOS before proceeding with CrashFree BIOS 2 The CrashFree BIOS 2 auto recovery tool allows you may cause system boot failure...
... process is detected, the following screen message appears. Bad BIOS checksum. ASUS A7V600-X motherboard 2-7 2.1.3 Recovering the BIOS with the BIOS update process. 2. Prepare the support CD that came with the motherboard or a floppy disk that contains the motherboard BIOS before proceeding with CrashFree BIOS 2 The CrashFree BIOS 2 auto recovery tool allows you may cause system boot failure...
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...-ROM found ! DO NOT shutdown or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Boot the system. 2. Starting BIOS recovery... Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for floppy... Floppy not found . Completed. Visit ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file. 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS Information Bad BIOS checksum. Checking for CD-ROM... Doing so may not be the latest...
...-ROM found ! DO NOT shutdown or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Boot the system. 2. Starting BIOS recovery... Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for floppy... Floppy not found . Completed. Visit ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file. 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS Information Bad BIOS checksum. Checking for CD-ROM... Doing so may not be the latest...