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A7V8X
User Guide
Motherboard
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Checklist E1119 Second Edition September 2002 Copyright © 2002 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (“ASUS”). Product warranty or service will not be ext
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Contents FCC/CDC statements ..................................................................... vi Safety information ......................................................................... vii About this guide ............................................................................ viii How this guide is organized ................................................ viii Conventions used in this guide ............................................. ix Where to find more information ..........
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Safeguards Contents 2.6.3 PCI slots .............................................................. 2-13 2.6.4 AGP slot ............................................................... 2-13 2.7 Switches and jumpers ...................................................... 2-14 2.8 Connectors ....................................................................... 2-17 Chapter 3: Powering up 3.1 Starting up for the first time ................................................ 3-1 3.2 Vocal POST Message
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Contents 5.2.1 Running the support CD ........................................ 5-1 5.2.2 Drivers menu ......................................................... 5-2 5.2.3 Utilities menu ......................................................... 5-3 5.2.4 ASUS Contact Information ..................................... 5-6 5.2.5 Other information ................................................... 5-7 5.3 Software information .......................................................... 5-9 5.3.1 ASUS U
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FCC/CDC statements Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with FCC Rules Part 15. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference, and • This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide r
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Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power cabl
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About this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing the ASUS A7V8X motherboard. How this guide is organized This manual contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the A7V8X motherboard. It includes brief descriptions of the special attributes of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform whe
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Conventions used in this guide To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. IMPORTANT: Information that you MUST follow to complete a task. NOTE: Tips and additional information to aid in completing a task. Where to find more information Refer to t
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ASUS contact information ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (Asia-Pacific) Address: 150 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 112 General Tel: +886-2-2894-3447 General Fax: +886-2-2894-3449 General Email: info@asus.com.tw Technical Support MB/Others (Tel): +886-2-2890-7121 (English) Notebook (Tel): +886-2-2890-7122 (English) Desktop/Server (Tel): +886-2-2890-7123 (English) Support Fax: +886-2-2890-7698 Support Email: tsd@asus.com.tw Web Site: www.asus.com.tw Newsgroup: cscnews.asus.com.tw ASUS COMPUTER INTERNAT
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A7V8X specifications summary CPU Socket A for AMD Thoroughbred, Athlon XP/Athlon/Duron 600 MHz ~ 2.4 GHz+ Chipset Northbridge: VIA KT400 Southbridge: VIA VT8235 Front Side Bus (FSB) 333/266/200Mhz Memory 3 x DDR DIMM Sockets Maximum 3 GB unbuffered PC2100/1600 non-ECC SDRAM Memory.(Note: PC2700 maximum to 2 DIMM support only. PC3200 maximum to 1 DIMM support only.) Visit the ASUS website for the latest qualified DDR400/DDR333 module list Expansion slots 1 x AGP 8X 6 x PCI (one shared with ASUS
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A7V8X specifications summary Back Panel I/O Ports 1 x Parallel 2 x Serial 1 x PS/2 Keyboard 1 x PS/2 Mouse 1 x Audio I/O (on audio model only) 4 x USB 2.0 1 x RJ-45 Port (on LAN model only) Internal I/O CPU/Power/Chassis FAN connectors Connectors 20 pin ATX power connector IDE LED connector Chassis Intrusion, SM Bus, SIR Smart Card reader connector Front panel audio connector (on audio model only) Game port S/PDIF in/out connector (on audio model only) CD/AUX/Modem audio in (on audio model only)
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Chapter 1 This chapter describes the features of the ASUS A7V8X motherboard. It includes brief explanations of the special attributes of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. Product introduction
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Chapter summary 1.1 Welcome! ........................................................ 1-1 1.2 Package contents .......................................... 1-1 1.3 Special features ............................................. 1-2 1.4 Motherboard overview................................... 1-6 ASUS A7V8X motherboard
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1.1 Welcome! ® Thank you for buying the ASUS A7V8X motherboard! The ASUS A7V8X motherboard is loaded with the most advanced technologies to deliver the maximum performance for socket A processors. Based on the advanced VIA KT400 chipset with DDR 400 support, the ASUS A7V8X also features AGP 8X, serial ATA, USB 2.0 as well as optional 6-channel audio, Gigabit LAN and 1394. Unique ASUS features such as ASUS C.O.P., Q-Fan and MyLogo2 and more are included to ensure the best user experience and valu
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1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights 333MHz FSB Athlon XP CPU support AMD’s Athlon XP 2700+ and all follow-up CPUs now support 333MHz Front Side Bus (FSB) for increased application program productivity and enhanced digital media experience. AGP 8X support AGP 8X (AGP 3.0) is the next generation VGA interface specification that enables enhanced graphics performance with high bandwidth speeds up to 2.12 GB/s. With a bus of 533Mhz, AGP 8X is twice as fast as AGP 4X. Serial ATA technology (
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IEEE 1394 support (optional) IEEE 1394 interface provides high speed digital interface for audio / video appliances such as digital television, digital video camcorders, storage peripherals & other PC portable devices. ASUS Q-Fan feature The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly adjusts the fan speeds according to the system loading to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. See details on page 4-32. C.O.P. (CPU Overheating Protection): ® ™ With AMD Athlon XP installed, the motherboard offers auto
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ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. No need to use a DOS-based utility or boot from a floppy disk. 6-channel Audio (optional) The A7V8X uses an onboard Realtek CODEC that lets you enjoy high- quality 6-channel audio without having to buy advanced sound cards. InterVideo WinCinema Software (on Gold version only) A full array of bundled software is now available with ASUS motherboards! Submerge yourself in ah
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ASUS A7V8X motherboard user guide 1-5
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1.4 Motherboard overview Before you install the A7V8X motherboard, familiarize yourself with its physical configuration and available features to facilitate the motherboard installation and future upgrades. A sufficient knowledge of the motherboard specifications will also help you avoid mistakes that may damage the board and its components. 1.4.1 Major components The following are the major components of the A7V8X motherboard as pointed out in the picture on page 1-7. A 1. North Bridge control
