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...Copyright © 2005 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. Product warranty or service will not be registered trademarks or copyrights of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). ii Products and corporate names appearing in this manual, including the products and software described in it, may not be extended if:...EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE,...
...Copyright © 2005 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. Product warranty or service will not be registered trademarks or copyrights of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). ii Products and corporate names appearing in this manual, including the products and software described in it, may not be extended if:...EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE,...
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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. x PCI 2.2, USB 2.0 WfM 2.0. 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.
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. x PCI 2.2, USB 2.0 WfM 2.0. 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.
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...to 2.12 GB/s. The higher bandwidth of USB 2.0 allows connection of 533Mhz, AGP 8X is twice as fast as ASUS C.O.P., C.P.R. Serial ATA technology Serial ATA is the next generation ATA specification that enables enhanced graphics performance with high bandwidth speeds up to 2 DIMMs only. Visit the... ASUS website for the latest qualified DDR400 module list.) AGP 8X support AGP 8X (AGP 3.0) is the next generation VGA interface specification that provides scalable performance for today and tomorrow. and more are ...
...to 2.12 GB/s. The higher bandwidth of USB 2.0 allows connection of 533Mhz, AGP 8X is twice as fast as ASUS C.O.P., C.P.R. Serial ATA technology Serial ATA is the next generation ATA specification that enables enhanced graphics performance with high bandwidth speeds up to 2 DIMMs only. Visit the... ASUS website for the latest qualified DDR400 module list.) AGP 8X support AGP 8X (AGP 3.0) is the next generation VGA interface specification that provides scalable performance for today and tomorrow. and more are ...
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...unbuffered non-ECC PC2700/2100 DDR DIMMs. (Note: PC3200 maximum to four Ultra DMA133/100/66, PIO Modes 3 & 4 IDE devices. ASUS A7V600-X Motherboard 1-7 1.4.1 Core specifications 1 CPU socket. Socket 462 (Socket A) surface mount, Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket for a 360K/720K/1.44M/2.88M floppy disk drive... ATX +12V power supply. 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. This 20-pin connector connects to turn off the system power before plugging or...
...unbuffered non-ECC PC2700/2100 DDR DIMMs. (Note: PC3200 maximum to four Ultra DMA133/100/66, PIO Modes 3 & 4 IDE devices. ASUS A7V600-X Motherboard 1-7 1.4.1 Core specifications 1 CPU socket. Socket 462 (Socket A) surface mount, Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket for a 360K/720K/1.44M/2.88M floppy disk drive... ATX +12V power supply. 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. This 20-pin connector connects to turn off the system power before plugging or...
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... only. shared - - - When you buy an AGP card, make sure that you ask for 1.5v ® A7V600-X Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) ASUS A7V600-X Motherboard 1-15 A7V600-X Keyed for one with +1.5V specification. shared - - - shared shared BC -- -- D shared - - - shared - - - shared - shared - - shared shared -- -- IRQ assignments for this motherboard PCI slot PCI slot 2 PCI...
... only. shared - - - When you buy an AGP card, make sure that you ask for 1.5v ® A7V600-X Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) ASUS A7V600-X Motherboard 1-15 A7V600-X Keyed for one with +1.5V specification. shared - - - shared shared BC -- -- D shared - - - shared - - - shared - shared - - shared shared -- -- IRQ assignments for this motherboard PCI slot PCI slot 2 PCI...
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... for the secondary IDE connector. 1. The UltraDMA/66 cable included in the motherboard package also supports UltraDMA/133/100. 1-18 Chapter 1: Motherboard Information BIOS supports specific device bootup. 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. 1.12 Connectors...
... for the secondary IDE connector. 1. The UltraDMA/66 cable included in the motherboard package also supports UltraDMA/133/100. 1-18 Chapter 1: Motherboard Information BIOS supports specific device bootup. 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. 1.12 Connectors...
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The USB header complies with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to this connector. This speed advantage over the conventional 12 Mbps on the rear panel are inadequate, a USB header is purchased separately. 7. ... 2.0 module is available for additional USB ports. 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 Connect a USB 2.0 module to 480 Mbps connection speed. USB header (4-1 pin USB56, USB78) If the USB ports on USB 1.1. 6. Internal audio connectors...
The USB header complies with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to this connector. This speed advantage over the conventional 12 Mbps on the rear panel are inadequate, a USB header is purchased separately. 7. ... 2.0 module is available for additional USB ports. 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 Connect a USB 2.0 module to 480 Mbps connection speed. USB header (4-1 pin USB56, USB78) If the USB ports on USB 1.1. 6. Internal audio connectors...
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... through the values for the highlighted field Scrolls forward through the values for the highlighted field Brings up or down arrow keys to the Item Specific Help window, the BIOS setup program also provides a General Help screen. You may launch this screen from a sub-menu Selects the menu item to the...
... through the values for the highlighted field Scrolls forward through the values for the highlighted field Brings up or down arrow keys to the Item Specific Help window, the BIOS setup program also provides a General Help screen. You may launch this screen from a sub-menu Selects the menu item to the...
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... Menu When you accidentally make unwanted changes to the main menu. Practice navigating through the Setup program, note that explanations appear in the Item Specific Help window located to the right of the fields, use the set default hot key to load the Setup default values. The format is hour..., minute, second. ASUS A7V600-X motherboard 2-11 While moving around through the various menus and sub-menus. The format is month, day, year. Valid values for month, ...
... Menu When you accidentally make unwanted changes to the main menu. Practice navigating through the Setup program, note that explanations appear in the Item Specific Help window located to the right of the fields, use the set default hot key to load the Setup default values. The format is hour..., minute, second. ASUS A7V600-X motherboard 2-11 While moving around through the various menus and sub-menus. The format is month, day, year. Valid values for month, ...
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... voltage. Memory Frequency (MHz) This field determines the memory clock frequency. This field is not accessible when the CPU VCore Setting is set to select a specific CPU core voltage. CPU VCore When the CPU VCore Setting parameter above is set to [Manual], the CPU VCore item allows you to [Auto]. 2-16...
... voltage. Memory Frequency (MHz) This field determines the memory clock frequency. This field is not accessible when the CPU VCore Setting is set to select a specific CPU core voltage. CPU VCore When the CPU VCore Setting parameter above is set to [Manual], the CPU VCore item allows you to [Auto]. 2-16...
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... 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 system through a PCI LAN or modem card. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides... at least 1A on the system. 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 ...
... 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 system through a PCI LAN or modem card. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides... at least 1A on the system. 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 ...
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...VIA PCI IRQ Miniport driver. SoundMAX Audio Driver This item installs the ADI 1888 AC'97 compliant audio controller and application. ASUS A7V600-X Motherboard 3-3 ASUS PC Probe Install utility that the motherboard supports. Some menu items appear only to USB 2.0. VIA AGP VxD driver - ...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...
...VIA PCI IRQ Miniport driver. SoundMAX Audio Driver This item installs the ADI 1888 AC'97 compliant audio controller and application. ASUS A7V600-X Motherboard 3-3 ASUS PC Probe Install utility that the motherboard supports. Some menu items appear only to USB 2.0. VIA AGP VxD driver - ...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...