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...identification or explanation and to the owners' benefit, without intent to infringe. or (2) the serial number of alteration is defaced or missing. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND ...SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES ...
...identification or explanation and to the owners' benefit, without intent to infringe. or (2) the serial number of alteration is defaced or missing. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND ...SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES ...
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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... 1.12 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 1.6 Before you proceed 1-10 1.7 Motherboard installation... 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 (FSB)... 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 (FSB)... 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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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. 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.
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... higher bandwidth of USB 2.0 allows connection of 533Mhz, AGP 8X is the next generation ATA specification that enables enhanced graphics performance with the most advanced technologies to 40 times faster at 480 MB/ s, for socket A processors. Unique ASUS features such as high resolution video conferencing cameras, next generation scanners, printers, and fast...
... higher bandwidth of USB 2.0 allows connection of 533Mhz, AGP 8X is the next generation ATA specification that enables enhanced graphics performance with the most advanced technologies to 40 times faster at 480 MB/ s, for socket A processors. Unique ASUS features such as high resolution video conferencing cameras, next generation scanners, printers, and fast...
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... to prevent incorrect insertion of the floppy disk cable. 7 AGP slot. The power supply must have at 266Mhz.) 2 North bridge controller. ASUS A7V600-X Motherboard 1-7 This Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot supports 1.5V AGP8X mode graphics cards for the AMD Athlon XP/Athlon/Duron Processors....bit memory bus. 3 DDR DIMM sockets. These dual-channel bus master IDE connectors support up to 2 DIMMs support only. 1.4.1 Core specifications 1 CPU socket. Both the primary (blue) and secondary (black) connectors are slotted to four Ultra DMA133/100/66, PIO Modes 3 & 4 ...
... to prevent incorrect insertion of the floppy disk cable. 7 AGP slot. The power supply must have at 266Mhz.) 2 North bridge controller. ASUS A7V600-X Motherboard 1-7 This Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot supports 1.5V AGP8X mode graphics cards for the AMD Athlon XP/Athlon/Duron Processors....bit memory bus. 3 DDR DIMM sockets. These dual-channel bus master IDE connectors support up to 2 DIMMs support only. 1.4.1 Core specifications 1 CPU socket. Both the primary (blue) and secondary (black) connectors are slotted to four Ultra DMA133/100/66, PIO Modes 3 & 4 ...
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... sure that you ask for 1.5v ® A7V600-X Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) ASUS A7V600-X Motherboard 1-15 shared - - Note the notches on the card golden fingers to ensure that supports +1.5V AGP cards only. A7V600-X Keyed for one with +1.5V specification. shared shared BC -- -- shared 1.10.3 AGP slot This motherboard has an Accelerated...
... sure that you ask for 1.5v ® A7V600-X Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) ASUS A7V600-X Motherboard 1-15 shared - - Note the notches on the card golden fingers to ensure that supports +1.5V AGP cards only. A7V600-X Keyed for one with +1.5V specification. shared shared BC -- -- shared 1.10.3 AGP slot This motherboard has an Accelerated...
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.../66 cable. A7V600-X NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the IDE ribbon cable to the UltraDMA/133/100/66 master device. BIOS supports specific device bootup. Connect the cable's blue connector to the primary (recommended) or secondary IDE connector, then connect the gray connector to the UltraDMA/133/100...
.../66 cable. A7V600-X NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the IDE ribbon cable to the UltraDMA/133/100/66 master device. BIOS supports specific device bootup. Connect the cable's blue connector to the primary (recommended) or secondary IDE connector, then connect the gray connector to the UltraDMA/133/100...
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Right Audio Channel Ground Ground Left Audio Channel A7V600-X ® AUX(White) CD(Black) A7V600-X Internal Audio Connectors ASUS A7V600-X Motherboard 1-21 USB header (4-1 pin USB56, USB78) If the USB ports on USB 1.1. USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB... 2.0 Header USB56 1 USB78 1 USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND The USB 2.0 module is available for additional USB ports. The USB header complies with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to this connector. Connect a USB 2.0 module to 480 Mbps connection speed. Internal audio connectors (4-pin CD, AUX) These connectors allow you...
Right Audio Channel Ground Ground Left Audio Channel A7V600-X ® AUX(White) CD(Black) A7V600-X Internal Audio Connectors ASUS A7V600-X Motherboard 1-21 USB header (4-1 pin USB56, USB78) If the USB ports on USB 1.1. USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB... 2.0 Header USB56 1 USB78 1 USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND The USB 2.0 module is available for additional USB ports. The USB header complies with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to this connector. Connect a USB 2.0 module to 480 Mbps connection speed. Internal audio connectors (4-pin CD, AUX) These connectors allow you...
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... a help window, press or . 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS Information When a scroll bar appears to the right of the Setup screen is more information to the Item Specific Help window, the BIOS setup program also provides a General Help screen. The following table lists the keys found in the legend bar allow you to...
... a help window, press or . 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS Information When a scroll bar appears to the right of the Setup screen is more information to the Item Specific Help window, the BIOS setup program also provides a General Help screen. The following table lists the keys found in the legend bar allow you to...
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... their corresponding functions. If you specify (usually the current time). The format is hour, minute, second. Sub-menu Note that explanations appear in the Item Specific Help window located to the right of each menu. A sub-menu contains additional options for month, day, and year are Hour: (00 to 23), Minute... left of certain fields. Practice navigating through the Setup program, note that a right pointer symbol (as you would within a menu. Valid values for a field parameter. ASUS A7V600-X motherboard 2-11
... their corresponding functions. If you specify (usually the current time). The format is hour, minute, second. Sub-menu Note that explanations appear in the Item Specific Help window located to the right of each menu. A sub-menu contains additional options for month, day, and year are Hour: (00 to 23), Minute... left of certain fields. Practice navigating through the Setup program, note that a right pointer symbol (as you would within a menu. Valid values for a field parameter. ASUS A7V600-X motherboard 2-11
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CPU VCore When the CPU VCore Setting parameter above is set to [Manual], the CPU VCore item allows you to select a specific CPU core voltage. This field is not accessible when the CPU VCore Setting is set to the CPU (see next item). The bus frequency (external ...
CPU VCore When the CPU VCore Setting parameter above is set to [Manual], the CPU VCore item allows you to select a specific CPU core voltage. This field is not accessible when the CPU VCore Setting is set to the CPU (see next item). The bus frequency (external ...
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... [Enabled] reboots the system. [Previous State] sets the system back to the state it was before the power interruption. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Everyday] [By Date] ASUS A7V600-X motherboard 2-25 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Previous State] Wake/Power Up On External Modem [Disabled] This allows either settings of the day by selecting... system to power up . Configuration options: [Disabled] [Double Click] Power Up On PCI Card [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to use specific keys on the keyboard to turn on the +5VSB lead.
... [Enabled] reboots the system. [Previous State] sets the system back to the state it was before the power interruption. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Everyday] [By Date] ASUS A7V600-X motherboard 2-25 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Previous State] Wake/Power Up On External Modem [Disabled] This allows either settings of the day by selecting... system to power up . Configuration options: [Disabled] [Double Click] Power Up On PCI Card [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to use specific keys on the keyboard to turn on the +5VSB lead.
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... Driver This item installs the ADI 1888 AC'97 compliant audio controller and application. ASUS PC Probe Install utility that the motherboard supports. USB 2.0 Driver This item installs the USB 2.0 driver to upgrade your USB 1.1 ports to specific operating system versions. 3.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software...
... Driver This item installs the ADI 1888 AC'97 compliant audio controller and application. ASUS PC Probe Install utility that the motherboard supports. USB 2.0 Driver This item installs the USB 2.0 driver to upgrade your USB 1.1 ports to specific operating system versions. 3.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software...