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A7V8X-X
User Guide
Motherboard
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Checklist E1198 First Edition V1 January 2003 Copyright © 2003 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 Notices ............................................................................................v Safety information .......................................................................... vi About this guide ............................................................................. vii ASUS contact information ............................................................ viii A7V8X-X specifications summary .................................................. ix Chapter 1: Prod
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Safeguards Contents 2.3 Main Menu........................................................................ 2-10 2.3.1 Primary and Secondary Master/Slave ................. 2-12 2.3.2 Keyboard Features .............................................. 2-14 2.4 Advanced Menu ............................................................... 2-15 2.4.1 Chip Configuration ............................................... 2-16 2.4.2 I/O Device Configuration ...................................... 2-18 2.4.3 PCI
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Notices 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 reasonable p
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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 Conventions used in this guide To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. WARNING/DANGER: 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 infor
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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 ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America) Address: 6737 M
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A7V8X-X specifications summary CPU Socket A for AMD Barton/Thoroughbred/Athlon XP/Athlon/ Duron 2.25+ GHz CPU Chipset Northbridge: VIA KT400 Southbridge: VIA VT8235 Front Side Bus (FSB) 200/266/333Mhz Memory 3 x DDR DIMM Sockets Max. 3 GB unbuffered PC2100/1600 non-ECC DDR SDRAM (Note: PC3200 maximum to 2 banks only. PC2700 maximum to 4 banks only.) Expansion slots 1 x AGP 8X 6 x PCI IDE 2 x UltraDMA 133/100/66 Audio (optional) ADI 1980 6-channel CODEC S/PDIF out interface LAN (optional) Realte
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A7V8X-X specifications summary (Cont’) BIOS features 2Mb Flash ROM, Award BIOS, DMI2.0, PnP, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, TCAV, EZ Flash, ASUS MyLogo, ASUS CrashFree BIOS, ASUS JumperFree, ASUS C.P.R. Industry standard PCI 2.2, USB 2.0 Manageability WfM2.0, DMI2.0, WOR, WOL, Chassis Intrusion Form Factor ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.5 cm) Support CD contents Device drivers ASUS PC Probe tm Trend Micro PC-cillin 2002 anti-virus software ASUS LiveUpdate Utility Accessories User’s manual
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Chapter 1 This chapter gives information about the ASUS A7V8X-X motherboard that came with the system.This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations. ASUS A7V8X-X Motherboard 1-1 Motherboard Info
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1.1 Welcome! ® Thank you for buying the ASUS A7V8X-X motherboard! The ASUS A7V8X-X motherboard is loaded with the most advanced technologies to deliver the maximum performance for socket A processors. This motherboard is loaded with value-added features for guaranteed consumer satisfaction. Unique ASUS features such as ASUS C.O.P., ASUS C.P.R., ASUS EZFlash, ASUS JumperFree, ASUS MyLogo, ASUS CrashFree BIOS and more are included to ensure the best user experience and value in a motherboard. For
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1.3 Motherboard components Before you install the motherboard, learn about its major components and available features to facilitate the installation and future upgrades. Refer to the succeeding pages for the component descriptions. 1 2 3 4 5 6 14 13 7 12 8 11 10 9 15 16 17 18 19 20 25 24 23 22 21 ASUS A7V8X-X Motherboard 1-3
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1.3.1 Core specifications ® North bridge controller. The VIA KT400 supports AGP 8X mode, 333/ 1 266/200MHz Front Side Bus, and the latest 400/333/266/200MHz 64-bit memory bus. CPU socket. Socket 462 (Socket A) surface mount, Zero Insertion Force 2 (ZIF) socket for the AMD Barton/Thoroughbred/Athlon XP/Athlon/Duron Processors, with 600 MHz ~ 2.25GHz system bus. (Note: When using 333MHz FSB CPU, system memory supports DDR333 only.) TABLE 1.3.1 FSB DDR 266 DDR 333 DDR 400 FS
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Audio CODEC . The ADI AD1980 is an AC’97 CODEC that allows 12 6-channel audio playback. The audio CODEC provides six DAC channels for 5.1 surround sound, S/PDIF interface, AUX and Line In stereo inputs, integrated headphone amplifier, greater than 90dB dynamic range. (on audio models only) LAN PHY. This Realtek RTL8201BL LAN PHY supports your local area 13 networking needs. (on LAN model only) AGP slot. This Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot supports 1.5V 14 AGP8X mode graphics cards for 3D g
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1.4 Special features 1.4.1 Product highlights 333MHz FSB Athlon XP CPU support AMD’s Athlon XP 2800+ 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. DDR400 (PC3200) support
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1.5 Motherboard layout 24.4cm (9.6in) PS/2KBMS CPU_FAN OVER_VOLT T: Mouse B: Keyboard KBPWR SPDIF1 COM1 USBPW12 USBPW34 USB20_12 VIA Bottom: Top: KT400 USB3 RJ-45 USB4 Chipset Top:Line In Center:Line Out AUX Below:Mic In 01 23 45 CD Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) LAN PHY PCI Slot 1 A7V8X-X VIA PCI Slot 2 VT8235 Chipset FP_AUDIO PCI Slot 3 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power MDC Audio Codec CLRTC PCI Slot 4 Super I/O PCI Slot 5 2Mbit ® Firmware Hub GAME SB_PWR PCI Slot 6 USBPW56 CHASSIS CHA_FAN US
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1.6 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. 1. Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. 2. 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. 3. Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them. 4. Whenever you unins
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1.7 Motherboard installation Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it. The motherboard uses the ATX form factor that measures 12 inches x 9.6 inches (30.5 cm x 24.5 cm). Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.7.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it
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1.8 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard provides a Socket A (462) for CPU installation. AMD processors offer gigahertz speeds to support all the latest computing platforms and applications. TM TM TM The A7V8X-X supports Athlon XP, Athlon , Barton™ and Duron processors. CPU NOTCH TO INNER CORNER AMD™ CPU A7V8X-X ® CPU NOTCH A7V8X-X Socket A LEVER LOCK 1.8.1 Installing the CPU Follow these steps to install a CPU: 1. Locate the Socket 462 and open it by pulling the lever gently sideways
