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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 ...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 1.4.1 Core specifications 1-7 1.5 Motherboard layout 1-9 ...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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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 (... 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...
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 (... 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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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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... cable for UltraDMA/66/100/133 IDE drives Ribbon cable for buying the ASUS® A7V600-X 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 ASUS C.O.P., C.P.R. , CrashFree BIOS2, and more are included to deliver the maximum performance for the...
... cable for UltraDMA/66/100/133 IDE drives Ribbon cable for buying the ASUS® A7V600-X 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 ASUS C.O.P., C.P.R. , CrashFree BIOS2, and more are included to deliver the maximum performance for the...
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...VGA interface specification that provides scalable performance for socket A processors. USB 2.0 delivers fast transfer speeds up to 2.12 GB/s. ASUS A7V600-X motherboard 1-3 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 ensure the best user experience and value in a motherboard. 400MHz FSB... 4X. The higher bandwidth of USB 2.0 allows connection of 533Mhz, AGP 8X is backward compatible with FSB 400 and DDR 400 support, the ASUS A7V600-X features AGP8X, Serial ATA, USB 2.0 as well as...
...VGA interface specification that provides scalable performance for socket A processors. USB 2.0 delivers fast transfer speeds up to 2.12 GB/s. ASUS A7V600-X motherboard 1-3 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 ensure the best user experience and value in a motherboard. 400MHz FSB... 4X. The higher bandwidth of USB 2.0 allows connection of 533Mhz, AGP 8X is backward compatible with FSB 400 and DDR 400 support, the ASUS A7V600-X features AGP8X, Serial ATA, USB 2.0 as well as...
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... designed to allow users to enjoy their favorite music, without the need to use a DOS-based utility or boot from the ASUS support CD in case the system hands due to external home theater audio systems via an S/PDIF out interface. Experience 5.1-channel ...the system chassis and clear the RTC data. S/PDIF out port on keyboard are corrupted. ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. No need to enter Windows. (The stickers on Back I/O The A7V600-X provides convenient connectivity to overclocking. This protection feature eliminates the need to overclocking, C.P.R. Simply ...
... designed to allow users to enjoy their favorite music, without the need to use a DOS-based utility or boot from the ASUS support CD in case the system hands due to external home theater audio systems via an S/PDIF out interface. Experience 5.1-channel ...the system chassis and clear the RTC data. S/PDIF out port on keyboard are corrupted. ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. No need to enter Windows. (The stickers on Back I/O The A7V600-X provides convenient connectivity to overclocking. This protection feature eliminates the need to overclocking, C.P.R. Simply ...
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... CPU temperature is retained in CMOS for more protection. A chassis intrusion event is monitored by the ASUS ASIC to update the motherboard BIOS through a user-friendly interface. ASUS A7V600-X motherboard 1-5 The system fan rotations per minute (RPM) is monitored for your motherboard. Connect to... the Internet then to the ASUS FTP site nearest you to prevent overheating and damage. ASUS update This utility allows you to ...
... CPU temperature is retained in CMOS for more protection. A chassis intrusion event is monitored by the ASUS ASIC to update the motherboard BIOS through a user-friendly interface. ASUS A7V600-X motherboard 1-5 The system fan rotations per minute (RPM) is monitored for your motherboard. Connect to... the Internet then to the ASUS FTP site nearest you to prevent overheating and damage. ASUS update This utility allows you to ...
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...ZIF) socket for Serial ATA devices. 9 South bridge controller. This 2Mb firmware contains the programmable BIOS program. 11 Standby power LED. ASUS A7V600-X Motherboard 1-7 These three 184-pin DIMM sockets support up to 3GB system memory using CPUs with FSB 100, the maximum DDR data ... DDR400 module list.) 4 IDE connectors. These two 10-1 pin connectors accomodates a USB 2.0 module. 13 Super I /O functionality. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for 3D graphical applications. 8 Serial ATA connectors. The VIA® KT600 supports AGP 8X mode, 400/ 333/266/200MHz Front Side...
...ZIF) socket for Serial ATA devices. 9 South bridge controller. This 2Mb firmware contains the programmable BIOS program. 11 Standby power LED. ASUS A7V600-X Motherboard 1-7 These three 184-pin DIMM sockets support up to 3GB system memory using CPUs with FSB 100, the maximum DDR data ... DDR400 module list.) 4 IDE connectors. These two 10-1 pin connectors accomodates a USB 2.0 module. 13 Super I /O functionality. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for 3D graphical applications. 8 Serial ATA connectors. The VIA® KT600 supports AGP 8X mode, 400/ 333/266/200MHz Front Side...
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... Top:Line In Center:Line Out Below:Mic In AUX CD 10/100 LAN FP_AUDIO AD1980 CODEC VIA KT600 Chipset Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) PCI1 A7V600-X PCI2 VIA VT8237 South Bridge SATA2 SATA1 PCI3 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power PCI4 PCI5 ® PCI6 CLRTC Super I/O GAME USBPW78 USBPW56 SB_PWR 4Mbit...
... Top:Line In Center:Line Out Below:Mic In AUX CD 10/100 LAN FP_AUDIO AD1980 CODEC VIA KT600 Chipset Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) PCI1 A7V600-X PCI2 VIA VT8237 South Bridge SATA2 SATA1 PCI3 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power PCI4 PCI5 ® PCI6 CLRTC Super I/O GAME USBPW78 USBPW56 SB_PWR 4Mbit...
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... switched off mode, a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. A7V600-X SB_PWR ® A7V600-X Onboard LED ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off Install only 1.5V AGP cards on this motherboard to prevent damage to static electricity. 3. Use a grounded...
... switched off mode, a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. A7V600-X SB_PWR ® A7V600-X Onboard LED ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off Install only 1.5V AGP cards on this motherboard to prevent damage to static electricity. 3. Use a grounded...
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... physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.7.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the chassis ASUS A7V600-X Motherboard 1-11 Place this side towards the rear of your chassis to ensure that measures 12 inches x 9.6 inches (30.5 cm x 24.5 cm). Failure to do...
... physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.7.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the chassis ASUS A7V600-X Motherboard 1-11 Place this side towards the rear of your chassis to ensure that measures 12 inches x 9.6 inches (30.5 cm x 24.5 cm). Failure to do...
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...completely inserted, press the CPU firmly and close the socket lever until it by pulling the lever gently sideways away from the socket. The A7V600-X supports AthlonTM XP, AMD AthlonTM, AMD Barton™ and AMD DuronTM processors. The CPU should entirely cover the CPU. The heatsink should...extra force is required to avoid bending the pins. Place the CPU fan and heatsink on the socket base. 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...
...completely inserted, press the CPU firmly and close the socket lever until it by pulling the lever gently sideways away from the socket. The A7V600-X supports AthlonTM XP, AMD AthlonTM, AMD Barton™ and AMD DuronTM processors. The CPU should entirely cover the CPU. The heatsink should...extra force is required to avoid bending the pins. Place the CPU fan and heatsink on the socket base. 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...
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... 256 Type DS DS SS 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 Make sure to 2 banks only. 1.9.1 DDR400 Qualified Vendor List The following table lists the PC3200-DDR400 memory modules... that it has a 184-pin footprint compared to avoid damaging the DIMM. DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM3 104 Pins 80 Pins A7V600-X ® A7V600-X 184-Pin DDR DIMM Sockets A DDR DIMM is double notched. Also, a DDR DIMM is single notched while an SDR...
... 256 Type DS DS SS 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 Make sure to 2 banks only. 1.9.1 DDR400 Qualified Vendor List The following table lists the PC3200-DDR400 memory modules... that it has a 184-pin footprint compared to avoid damaging the DIMM. DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM3 104 Pins 80 Pins A7V600-X ® A7V600-X 184-Pin DDR DIMM Sockets A DDR DIMM is double notched. Also, a DDR DIMM is single notched while an SDR...
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... 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. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support...
... 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. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support...
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... +1.5V AGP cards only. shared - Note the notches on the card golden fingers to ensure that they fit the AGP slot on your motherboard. shared - - 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 1.1 UHCI 3 USB...
... +1.5V AGP cards only. shared - Note the notches on the card golden fingers to ensure that they fit the AGP slot on your motherboard. shared - - 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 1.1 UHCI 3 USB...
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... are for the internal USB header that can connect to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up . 2. USBPW12 USBPW34 12 23 A7V600-X ® +5V (Default) +5VSB USBPW78 USBPW56 12 23 A7V600-X USB Device Wake Up +5V (Default) +5VSB 2. This feature requires an ATX power supply that you wish to wake up...USBPW78) Set these jumpers are set to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. 1.11 Jumpers 1. A7V600-X KBPWR 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB ® A7V600-X Keyboard Power Setting 1-16 Chapter 1: Motherboard Information
... are for the internal USB header that can connect to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up . 2. USBPW12 USBPW34 12 23 A7V600-X ® +5V (Default) +5VSB USBPW78 USBPW56 12 23 A7V600-X USB Device Wake Up +5V (Default) +5VSB 2. This feature requires an ATX power supply that you wish to wake up...USBPW78) Set these jumpers are set to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. 1.11 Jumpers 1. A7V600-X KBPWR 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB ® A7V600-X Keyboard Power Setting 1-16 Chapter 1: Motherboard Information
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...in CMOS. Move the jumper cap to pin [1-2] to clear CMOS then replace the jumper cap back to re-enter data. Setting to +1.85V. A7V600-X ® A7V600-X Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 2 1 Clear CMOS 3 2 Normal (Default) 4. It is disabled, VCORE setting has a range of +1.5V 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. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to...
...in CMOS. Move the jumper cap to pin [1-2] to clear CMOS then replace the jumper cap back to re-enter data. Setting to +1.85V. A7V600-X ® A7V600-X Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 2 1 Clear CMOS 3 2 Normal (Default) 4. It is disabled, VCORE setting has a range of +1.5V 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. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to...
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... the red markings (usually zigzag) on the UltraDMA/133/100/66 cable is intentional. 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. If you install two hard disks, you connect ...
... the red markings (usually zigzag) on the UltraDMA/133/100/66 cable is intentional. 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. If you install two hard disks, you connect ...