Asus Motherboard A7V8X Manual de usuario

Motherboard A7V8XUser Guide

xASUS contact informationASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (Asia-Pacific)Address: 150 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 112General Tel: +886-2-2894-3447General F

ASUS A7V8X motherboardChapter summary5.1 Install an operating system... 5-15.2 Support CD information ...

ASUS A7V8X motherboard user guide5-15.1 Install an operating systemThis motherboard supports Windows 98/ME/NT/2000/XP operating system(OS). Always ins

5-2Chapter 5: Software support5.2.2 Drivers menuThe drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detectsinstalled devices. Install th

ASUS A7V8X motherboard user guide5-3If you installed the BCM4401 controller drivers, the default setting, WakeUp Frame, allows system wake-up from S1,

5-4Chapter 5: Software supportUSB 2.0 DriverThis item installs the USB 2.0 driver to upgrade your USB 1.1 ports to USB2.0.4. On the window that appear

ASUS A7V8X motherboard user guide5-55.2.3 Utilities menuThe software menu shows the applications and other software that themotherboard supports. Simp

5-6Chapter 5: Software supportASUS Screen SaverThis item installs the ASUS screen saver.Promise Array Management UtilityThis item installs the RAID ut

ASUS A7V8X motherboard user guide5-75.2.5 Other informationThe icons on the left side of the screen give additional information on themotherboard and

5-8Chapter 5: Software supportTechnical Support FormThe window displays the ASUS Technical Support Request Form that youhave to fill up when requestin

ASUS A7V8X motherboard user guide5-95.3 Software informationMost of the applications in the support CD have wizards that willconveniently guide you th

xiA7V8X specifications summaryCPUChipsetFront Side Bus (FSB)MemoryExpansion slotsIDEFlexible Serial ATA(optional)RAID (optional)Audio (optional)LAN (o

5-10Chapter 5: Software support4. From the FTP site, select theBIOS version that you wish todownload. Click Next.5. Follow the instructions on thesucc

ASUS A7V8X motherboard user guide5-116. The next screen prompts you toflash the original BIOS to updateit with the new boot logo. ClickFlash to update

5-12Chapter 5: Software support5.3.3 ASUS PC ProbeThe ASUS PC Probe is a convenient utility to continuously monitor yourcomputer system’s vital compon

ASUS A7V8X motherboard user guide5-13Using ASUS PC ProbeMonitoringMonitor SummaryShows a summary of the itemsbeing monitored.Temperature MonitorShows

5-14Chapter 5: Software supportSettingsLets you set threshold levels andpolling intervals or refresh times ofthe PC’s temperature, fan rotation,and vo

ASUS A7V8X motherboard user guide5-15Device SummaryShows a summary of devicespresent in your PC.DMI ExplorerShows information pertinent to thePC, such

5-16Chapter 5: Software supportASUS PC Probe Task Bar IconRight clicking the PC Probeicon brings up a menu toopen or exit ASUS PC Probeand pause or re

ASUS A7V8X motherboard user guide5-175.3.4 E-Color 3DeepThe 3Deep color tuner is designed to match your CRT or LCD colormonitor and maximize the color

5-18Chapter 5: Software support4. Select the color squares that mostclosely blend and match with thebackground.2. Follow the instructions to manuall

ASUS A7V8X motherboard user guide5-196. When a message appearsindicating that the tuning processis complete, click Finish.5. The next step repeats the

xiiBack Panel I/O PortsInternal I/OConnectorsBIOS featuresIndustry standardManageabilityForm FactorSupport CD contentsAccessoriesA7V8X specifications

5-20Chapter 5: Software support5.3.5 Winbond Voice EditorThe Winbond Voice Editor software allows you to customize the vocalPOST messages. Install the

ASUS A7V8X motherboard user guide5-21Changing the default language1. Click on the Load button. awindow showing the availablelanguages appears.2. Selec

5-22Chapter 5: Software supportCustomizing your POST messagesIf your language is not in the selection or if you wish to record your ownPOST messages t

ASUS A7V8X motherboard user guide5-23If you receive an error message telling you that the files exceed the totalallowable size, do one or all of the f

5-24Chapter 5: Software support5.3.6 Multi-Channel Audio FeatureThe RealTek ALC650 6-channel AC’97 Audio Driver and Applications areincluded in the su

ASUS A7V8X motherboard user guide5-255. Click on theSpeaker Configuration tab tocustomize your speaker system.6. Click on the Speaker Test tab forthe

5-26Chapter 5: Software support5.4 RAID 0/RAID 1 configurationsThe motherboard includes the Promise® PDC20376 controller chipset, twoSerial ATA interf

ASUS A7V8X motherboard user guide5-27Follow these steps to install the hard disks for RAID configuration.1. Set the jumpers of each hard disk as Maste

5-28Chapter 5: Software support5.4.2 Enter the MBFastBuild™ utility1. Boot the system.If this is the first time you boot the system with the new hard

ASUS A7V8X motherboard user guide5-295.4.3 Creating a RAID 0 array (Performance)1. In the FastBuild™ utility main menu, press “1” to select Auto Setup

Chapter 1This chapter describes the features of theASUS A7V8X motherboard. It includes briefexplanations of the special attributes of themotherboard

5-30Chapter 5: Software support5.4.4 Creating a RAID 1 array (Security)Creating a Security Array with New Drives1. In the FastBuild™ utility main menu

ASUS A7V8X motherboard user guide5-31Creating a Security Array with Existing Data DriveIf you would like to use an existing drive that already contain

5-32Chapter 5: Software support8. Select Y to continue. Select N to return to the main menu.9. When the duplication process is completed, a message ap

ASUS A7V8X motherboard user guide5-337. Select the replacement drive. Press <Enter>.8. Confirm the command to copy data from the intact source

5-34Chapter 5: Software supportThe A7V8X support CD contains several IDE and RAID 0 or 1 drivers in thePromise folder, including Windows, NetWare and

ASUS A7V8X motherboard user guide5-355.5.4 Installing the Promise® FastTrak376™ Driver ina New Windows 2000 / XP System1. Read ASUS support CD in ano

5-36Chapter 5: Software support

IndexThis part contains an alphabetical list of thetopics found in this document.

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ASUS A7V8X motherboard user guideI-1AAccelerated Graphics Port 1-2, 2-13Acrobat Reader 5-5ASUS ASIC 1-8ASUS EZ Flash 4-1ASUS iPanel 2-25ASUS Mult

ASUS A7V8X motherboardChapter summary1.1 Welcome! ... 1-11.2 Package contents ...

I-2IndexEExpansion cardinstallation 2-11configuration 2-11Expansion slots 1-9, 2-11AGP 1-9, 2-13PCI 1-9, 2-13FFlash ROM 1-9Floppy 3 Mode 4-10Fl

ASUS A7V8X motherboard user guideI-3PIO Mode 4-15Power Management 4-27Power On Self Test 3-2PS/2 Keyboard Port 1-10PS/2 Mouse Port 1-10PS/2 Mouse

I-4Index

ASUS A7V8X motherboard user guide1-11.1 Welcome!Thank you for buying the ASUS® A7V8X motherboard!The ASUS A7V8X motherboard is loaded with the most ad

1-2Chapter 1: Product introduction1.3 Special features1.3.1 Product highlights333MHz FSB Athlon XP CPU supportAMD’s Athlon XP 2700+ and all follow-up

ASUS A7V8X motherboard user guide1-3The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly adjusts the fan speeds according tothe system loading to ensure quiet, cool, and

1-4Chapter 1: Product introductionASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you can easily update the system BIOS evenbefore loading the operating

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iiChecklistCopyright © 2002 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may

1-6Chapter 1: Product introduction1.4 Motherboard overviewBefore you install the A7V8X motherboard, familiarize yourself with itsphysical configuratio

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1-8Chapter 1: Product introductionNorth bridge controller. The VIA® KT400 supports AGP 8X mode,266/200MHz Front Side Bus, and the latest 400/333/266/2

ASUS A7V8X motherboard user guide1-9ASUS ASIC. This chip performs multiple system functions thatinclude hardware and system voltage monitoring among o

1-10Chapter 1: Product introductionGigabit LAN or LAN controller. The BroadCom Gigabit LANdelivers transfer rates up to ten times faster than convent

Chapter 2Hardware informationThis chapter describes the hardware setupprocedures that you have to perform wheninstalling system components. It includ

ASUS A7V8X motherboardChapter summary2.1 Motherboard installation ... 2-12.2 Motherboard layout ...

ASUS A7V8X motherboard user guide2-12.1 Motherboard installationBefore you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassisto ensure t

2-2Chapter 2: Hardware information2.2 Motherboard layoutThe audio, SATA, Gigabit LAN, LAN and 1394 features are optional.These components are grayed o

ASUS A7V8X motherboard user guide2-32.3 Before you proceedTake note of the following precautions before you install motherboardcomponents or change an

iiiFeaturesContentsFCC/CDC statements... viSafety information ...

2-4Chapter 2: Hardware information2.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU)2.4.1 OverviewThe motherboard provides a Socket A (462) for CPU installation. AMDpr

ASUS A7V8X motherboard user guide2-54. Once completely inserted, press the CPU firmly and close the socketlever until it snaps shut.5. Place the CPU f

2-6Chapter 2: Hardware information2.5 System memory2.5.1 OverviewThe motherboard comes with three Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual InlineMemory Module (DIM

ASUS A7V8X motherboard user guide2-72.5.2 Memory configurationsDDR DIMM1 DDR DIMM2 DDR DIMM3(Rows 0&1) (Rows 2&3) (Rows 4&5)SS/DS SS/DS SS

2-8Chapter 2: Hardware information3. Firmly insert the DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snapback in place and the DIMM is properly seate

ASUS A7V8X motherboard user guide2-92.5.4 Removing a DIMMFollow these steps to remove a DIMM.1. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to un

2-10Chapter 2: Hardware information

ASUS A7V8X motherboard user guide2-112.6 Expansion slotsIn the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The motherboardhas six PCI slots and o

2-12Chapter 2: Hardware informationStandard Interrupt AssignmentsIRQ Priority Standard Function 0 1 System Timer 1 2 Keyboard Controller 2 N/A Program

ASUS A7V8X motherboard user guide2-132.6.3 PCI slotsThere are six 32-bit PCI slots in this motherboard. The slots support PCIcards such as a LAN card,

ivSafeguardsContents2.6.3 PCI slots ... 2-132.6.4 AGP slot ...

2-14Chapter 2: Hardware information2.7 Jumpers1. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR1)This jumper allows you to enable or disable the keyboard wake-upfeature.

ASUS A7V8X motherboard user guide2-153. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPWR_12, USBPWR_34,USBPWR_56)Set these jumpers to +5V to wake up the computer from

2-16Chapter 2: Hardware information5. WPCI_USB Setting (6-pin WPCI_USB1)This jumper connects one set of USB signal to PCI slot 6 to supportASUS wirele

ASUS A7V8X motherboard user guide2-172.8 ConnectorsThis section describes and illustrates the internal connectors on themotherboard.1. Hard disk activ

2-18Chapter 2: Hardware information3. IDE connectors (40-1 pin IDE1, IDE2)This connector supports the provided UltraDMA/133/100/66 IDE harddisk ribbon

ASUS A7V8X motherboard user guide2-194. RAID ATA/133/100/66/33 connector (40-1 pin PRI_RAID)This connector supports either RAID 0 or RAID 1 configurat

2-20Chapter 2: Hardware information5. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS1)This lead is for a chassis designed with intrusion detection featu

ASUS A7V8X motherboard user guide2-217. ATX power connectors (20-pin ATXPWR1)These connectors connect to an ATX 12V power supply. The plugsfrom the p

2-22Chapter 2: Hardware information10. Power supply thermal connector (2-pin TRPWR1)If your power supply has a thermal monitoring feature, connect its

ASUS A7V8X motherboard user guide2-2311. USB header (10-1 pin USB_56)If the USB ports on the rear panel are inadequate, a USB header isavailable for a

vContents5.2.1 Running the support CD ... 5-15.2.2 Drivers menu ...

2-24Chapter 2: Hardware information14. ASUS iPanel connector (24-1 pin AFPANEL1)This connector allows you to connect an optional ASUS iPanel, aneasy-t

ASUS A7V8X motherboard user guide2-2515. IEEE 1394 connector (8-1 pin IEEE1394_1, IEEE1394_2) (on 1394 model only)This connector accommodates two IEEE

2-26Chapter 2: Hardware information16. Digital audio connector (6-1 pin SPDIF1) (on audio models only)This connector is for the bundled S/PDIF audio

ASUS A7V8X motherboard user guide2-2719. Infrared Module connector (10-1 or 10-2 pin SIR)These connectors support an optional wireless transmitting an

2-28Chapter 2: Hardware information20. System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1)This connector accommodates several system front panel functions.• System

Chapter 3Powering upThis chapter describes the power upsequence and gives information on theBIOS beep codes.

ASUS A7V8X motherboardChapter summary3.1 Starting up for the first time... 3-13.2 Vocal POST Messages...

ASUS A7V8X motherboard user guide3-13.1 Starting up for the first time1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover.2. Be sure th

3-2Chapter 3: Powering up3.2 Vocal POST MessagesThis motherboard includes the Winbond speech controller to support aspecial feature called the ASUS PO

ASUS A7V8X motherboard user guide3-3POST Message ActionNo keyboard detected • Check your keyboard if properlyconnected to the purple PS/2connector on

viFCC/CDC statementsFederal Communications Commission StatementThis device complies with FCC Rules Part 15. Operation is subject to thefollowing two c

3-4Chapter 3: Powering up3.3 Powering off the computerYou must first exit the operating system and shut down the system beforeswitching off the power.

Chapter 4BIOS setupThis chapter tells how to change systemsettings through the BIOS Setup menus.Detailed descriptions of the BIOSparameters are also

ASUS A7V8X motherboardChapter summary4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ... 4-14.2 BIOS Setup program...

ASUS A7V8X motherboard user guide4-14.1 Managing and updating your BIOS4.1.1 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOSThe ASUS EZ Flash feature allows yo

4-2Chapter 4: BIOS Setup5. At the prompt, “Please Enter File Name for NEW BIOS: _”, type in theBIOS file name that you downloaded from the ASUS websit

ASUS A7V8X motherboard user guide4-34.1.2 Using AFLASH to update the BIOSCreating a bootable diskAFLASH.EXE is a Flash Memory Writer utility that upda

4-4Chapter 4: BIOS Setup5. Select 1. Save Current BIOS to File from the Main menu and press<Enter>. The Save Current BIOS To File screen appears

ASUS A7V8X motherboard user guide4-51. Download an updated ASUS BIOS file from the Internet (WWW orFTP) (see ASUS CONTACT INFORMATION on page x for de

4-6Chapter 4: BIOS Setup7. The utility starts to program the new BIOS information into the FlashROM. The boot block is updated automatically only when

ASUS A7V8X motherboard user guide4-74.2 BIOS Setup programThis motherboard supports a programmable Flash ROM that you canupdate using the provided uti

viiSafety informationElectrical safety• To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable fromthe electrical outlet before relocating the

4-8Chapter 4: BIOS Setup4.2.1 BIOS menu barThe top of the screen has a menu bar with the following selections:MAIN Use this menu to make changes to th

ASUS A7V8X motherboard user guide4-9General helpIn addition to the Item Specific Help window, the BIOS setup program alsoprovides a General Help scree

4-10Chapter 4: BIOS SetupSystem Time [XX:XX:XX]Sets the system to the time that you specify (usually the current time). Theformat is hour, minute, sec

ASUS A7V8X motherboard user guide4-11Language [English US]This field allows you to choose the BIOS language version from theavailable options.Supervis

4-12Chapter 4: BIOS Setup4.3.1 Primary and Secondary Master/SlaveType [Auto]Select [Auto] to automatically detect an IDE hard disk drive. If automatic

ASUS A7V8X motherboard user guide4-13If no drive is installed or if you are removing a drive and not replacing it,select [None].Other options for the

4-14Chapter 4: BIOS SetupTranslation Method [LBA]Select the hard disk drive type in this field. When Logical Block Addressing(LBA) is enabled, the 28

ASUS A7V8X motherboard user guide4-15Multi-Sector Transfers [Maximum]This option automatically sets the number of sectors per block to thehighest numb

4-16Chapter 4: BIOS Setup4.3.2 Keyboard FeaturesBoot Up NumLock Status [On]This field enables users to activate the Number Lock function upon systembo

ASUS A7V8X motherboard user guide4-174.4 Advanced MenuCPU Speed [Manual]When the motherboard is set to JumperFree™ mode, this field allows youto selec

viiiAbout this guideThis user guide contains the information you need when installing theASUS A7V8X motherboard.How this guide is organizedThis manual

4-18Chapter 4: BIOS SetupCPU External Frequency (MHz) (when CPU Speed is set to [Manual])This feature tells the clock generator what frequency to sen

ASUS A7V8X motherboard user guide4-19CPU Level 1 Cache, CPU Level 2 Cache [Enabled]These fields allow you to choose from the default [Enabled] or choo

4-20Chapter 4: BIOS Setup4.4.1 Chip ConfigurationSDRAM CAS Latency (value depends on SDRAM SPD)This item controls the latency between the SDRAM read

ASUS A7V8X motherboard user guide4-21SDRAM Active Precharge Delay (value depends on SDRAM SPD)This item controls the number of DDR SDRAM clocks used

4-22Chapter 4: BIOS SetupVideo Memory Cache Mode [UC]USWC (uncacheable, speculative write combining) is a new cachetechnology for the video memory of

ASUS A7V8X motherboard user guide4-234.4.2 I/O Device ConfigurationOnboard FDC Swap A & BThese fields set option to switch drive letter assignment

4-24Chapter 4: BIOS SetupOnboard Parallel Port [378H/IRQ7]This field allows you to set the address of the onboard parallel portconnector. If you disab

ASUS A7V8X motherboard user guide4-25Slot 1/5, Slot 2, Slot 3, Slot 4, Slot 6 IRQ [Auto]These fields automatically assign the IRQ for each PCI slot. T

4-26Chapter 4: BIOS SetupIRQ XX Reserved [No/ICU]These fields indicate whether or not the displayed IRQ for each field isbeing used by a legacy (non-P

ASUS A7V8X motherboard user guide4-274.5 Power MenuThe Power menu allows you to reduce power consumption. This featureturns off the video display and

ixConventions used in this guideTo make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of thefollowing symbols used throughout this manual.Wh

4-28Chapter 4: BIOS SetupVideo Off Method [DPMS OFF]This field defines the video off features. The Display Power ManagementSystem (DPMS) feature allow

ASUS A7V8X motherboard user guide4-294.5.1 Power Up ControlAC PWR Loss Restart [Disabled]This allows you to set whether or not to reboot the system af

4-30Chapter 4: BIOS SetupWake/Power Up By PS/2 Keyboard [Space Bar]This parameter allows you to use specific keys on the keyboard to turn onthe system

ASUS A7V8X motherboard user guide4-314.5.2 Hardware MonitorMB Temperature [xxxC/xxxF]CPU Temperature [xxxC/xxxF]POWER Temperature [N/A]The onboard har

4-32Chapter 4: BIOS SetupVCORE Voltage, +3.3V Voltage, +5V Voltage, +12V VoltageThe onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage outputt

ASUS A7V8X motherboard user guide4-33Boot SequenceThe Boot menu allows you to select among the four possible types of bootdevices listed using the up

4-34Chapter 4: BIOS SetupPlug & Play O/S [No]This field allows you to use a Plug-and-Play (PnP) operating system toconfigure the PCI bus slots ins

ASUS A7V8X motherboard user guide4-354.7 Exit MenuWhen you have made all of your selections from the various menus in theSetup program, save your chan

4-36Chapter 4: BIOS SetupLoad Setup DefaultsThis option allows you to load the default values for each of theparameters on the Setup menus. When you s

Chapter 5Software supportThis chapter describes the contents of thesupport CD that comes with themotherboard package.