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A8V-X
Motherboard
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E2210 First Edition January 2006 Copyright © 2006 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 extended if:
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Contents Notices ................................................................................................ vi Safety information ............................................................................. vii About this guide .................................................................................viii How this guide is organized ....................................................viii Where to find more information .............................................viii Conventions us
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Contents 1.8.6 PCI Express x1 slot ............................................... 1-19 1.9 Jumpers .............................................................................. 1-20 1.10 Connectors ......................................................................... 1-22 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors .......................................... 1-22 1.10.2 Internal connectors ............................................... 1-23 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ......
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Contents 2.4.4 Chipset .................................................................. 2-19 2.4.5 Onboard Devices Configuration ............................. 2-25 2.4.6 PCI PnP .................................................................. 2-26 2.5 Power menu ........................................................................ 2-28 2.5.1 Suspend Mode .................................................... 2-28 2.5.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume ................................ 2-28 2.5.
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Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. 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
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About this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. How this guide is organized This manual contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. It also lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. • Chapt
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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: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task. NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task. Typography Bold
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A8V-X specifications summary CPU Socket 939 for AMD Sempron™ /AMD Athlon™ 64/ AMD Athlon™ 64FX/AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 processor Supports AMD 64 architecture that enables simultaneous 32-bit and 64-bit architecture Supports AMD Cool ʻnʼ Quiet! Technology ® Chipset Northbridge: VIA K8T800 Pro ® Southbridge: VIA VT8251 System Bus 2000/1600 MT/s Memory Dual-channel memory architecture 4 x 184-pin DIMM sockets support ECC/non-ECC unbufferred 400/333/266 MHz DDR memory
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A8V-X specifications summary Rear panel 1 x Parallel port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x Coaxial S/PDIF out port 1 x Serial (COM) port 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 6-channel audio ports BIOS features 4 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.3 Internal 1 x Floppy disk drive connector connectors 2 x IDE connectors 4 x Serial ATA connectors 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x Chassis fan connector 1 x Coaxial S/P
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This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. Product 1 introduction
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1.1 Welcome! ® Thank you for buying an ASUS A8V-X motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it another standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the items in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard ASUS A8V-X motherboard Cables 1 x Serial ATA signal cable 1 x Serial AT
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1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Latest processor and 64-bit computing technology The AMD Athlon™ 64FX, Athlon™ 64, Athlon™ 64 X2, and AMD Sempron™ desktop processors are based on AMDʼs 64-bit and 32-bit architecture, which represents the landmark introduction of the industryʼs first x86- 64 technology. These processors provide a dramatic leap forward in compatibility, performance, investment protection, and reduced total cost of ownership and development. See page 1-9 for
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Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology The motherboard supports the Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology through the Serial ATA interfaces. The Serial ATA II 3Gb/s specification provides twice the bandwidth of the current Serial ATA products with a host of new features, including Native Command Queuing (NCQ), and Power Management (PM) Implementation Algorithm. The Serial ATA allows for thinner, more flexible cables with lower pin count, reduced voltage requirement. See pages 1-25 for details. PCI Express™ int
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Temperature, fan, and voltage monitoring The CPU temperature is monitored by the ASIC (integrated in the ITE Super I/O) to prevent overheating and damage. The system fan rotations per minute (RPM) is monitored for timely failure detection. The ASIC monitors the voltage levels to ensure stable supply of current for critical components. See section “2.5.4 Hardware Monitor” on page 2-31. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you to restore the original BIOS da
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1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or to a metal object, such as the power supply case, before handling components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity • Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninst
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1.5 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it. Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the chassis in the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of
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1.5.3 Motherboard layout 21.1cm (8.3in) CPU_FAN PS/2KBMS T: Mouse KBPWR B: Keyboard ATX12V SPDIF_O COM1 F_USB12 Bottom: Top: USB3 RJ-45 USB4 VIA Top:Line In K8T800 PRO Center:Line Out Below:Mic In AGP RTL8201CL AAFP PCI1 ® AUX CD VIA VT8251 PCI2 AD1986A SPDIF_OUT PCI3 SATA4 SATA2 PCIEX1_1 4Mbit CR2032 3V Lithium Cell BIOS SATA3 SATA1 CMOS Power CLRTC CHA_FAN PCIEX1_2 FLOPPY SB_PWR GAME CHASISS USB56 USB78 PANEL 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction PARALLEL PORT ITE IT8712F-A USBPW1234 ATXPWR Soc
