Asus A7V8X-X Manual de usuario

MotherboardA7V8X-XUser Guide

xBIOS featuresIndustry standardManageabilityForm FactorSupport CD contentsAccessoriesA7V8X-X specifications summary (Cont’)* Specifications are subjec

1-1ASUS A7V8X-X MotherboardThis chapter gives information about the ASUSA7V8X-X motherboard that came with thesystem.This chapter includes the motherb

1-21.1 Welcome!Thank you for buying the ASUS® A7V8X-X motherboard!The ASUS A7V8X-X motherboard is loaded with the most advanced technologies todeliver

ASUS A7V8X-X Motherboard1-31.3 Motherboard componentsBefore you install the motherboard, learn about its major components and availablefeatures to fac

1-4Chapter 1: Motherboard InformationNorth bridge controller. The VIA® KT400 supports AGP 8X mode, 333/266/200MHz Front Side Bus, and the latest 400/

ASUS A7V8X-X Motherboard1-5Audio CODEC . The ADI AD1980 is an AC’97 CODEC that allows6-channel audio playback. The audio CODEC provides six DAC channe

1-6Chapter 1: Motherboard Information1.4.1 Product highlights333MHz FSB Athlon XP CPU supportAMD’s Athlon XP 2800+ and all follow-up CPUs now support

ASUS A7V8X-X Motherboard1-71.5 Motherboard layoutFLOPPYPANELCDAUXA7V8X-XGAMEFP_AUDIOSuperI/OAccelerated Graphics Port(AGP)CPU_FANSB_PWRATX Power Conne

1-8Chapter 1: Motherboard Information1.6 Before you proceedTake note of the following precautions before you install motherboard componentsor change

ASUS A7V8X-X Motherboard1-91.7 Motherboard installationBefore you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis toensure that the m

iiChecklistCopyright © 2003 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may

1-10Chapter 1: Motherboard Information1.8 Central Processing Unit (CPU)The motherboard provides a Socket A (462) for CPU installation. AMD processors

ASUS A7V8X-X Motherboard1-111.10 Expansion slotsThe A7V8X-X motherboard has six (6) expansion PCI slots and one (1) AGP 8Xslot. The following sub-sect

1-12Chapter 1: Motherboard Information1.10.3 AGP slotThis motherboard has an Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot that supports+1.5V AGP cards only.

ASUS A7V8X-X Motherboard1-131.11 JumpersThis section describes and illustrates the jumpers on the motherboard.1. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPWR12,US

1-14Chapter 1: Motherboard Information4. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR)This jumper allows you to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up feature. Setthi

ASUS A7V8X-X Motherboard1-151.12 ConnectorsThis section describes and illustrates the connectors on the motherboard.1. ATX power connectors (20-pin AT

1-16Chapter 1: Motherboard InformationA7V8X-X®A7V8X-X IDE ConnectorsNOTE: Orient the red markings(usually zigzag) on the IDEribbon cable to PIN 1.SEC

ASUS A7V8X-X Motherboard1-17Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Lack of sufficientair flow within the system may damage the

1-18Chapter 1: Motherboard Information7. Internal audio connectors (4-pin AUX, CD)These connectors allow you to receive stereo audio input from sound

ASUS A7V8X-X Motherboard1-1910. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS)This lead is for a chassis designed with intrusion detection feature. Thi

iiiFeaturesContentsNotices ...vSafety information ...

1-20Chapter 1: Motherboard Information12. System panel connector (20-pin PANEL)This connector accommodates several system front panel functions.• Sys

ASUS A7V8X-X Motherboard2-1This chapter gives information about the ASUSA7V8X-X Binary Input/Output System(BIOS).This chapter includes updating the BI

2-2Chapter 2: BIOS Information2.1.1 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOSThe ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you to easily update the BIOS without havin

ASUS A7V8X-X Motherboard2-35. At the prompt, “Please Enter File Name for NEW BIOS: _”, type in the BIOS filename that you downloaded from the ASUS web

2-4Chapter 2: BIOS InformationThe BIOS information in the above screen is for reference only. What you seeon your screen may not be exactly the same a

ASUS A7V8X-X Motherboard2-51. Download an updated ASUS BIOS file from the Internet (WWW or FTP) (seeASUS CONTACT INFORMATION on page x for details) an

2-6Chapter 2: BIOS Information6. When prompted to confirm the BIOS update, press Y to start the update.7. The utility starts to program the new BIOS i

ASUS A7V8X-X Motherboard2-72.1.3 CrashFree BIOS featureThe CrashFree BIOS feature allows you to boot the computer from afloppy disk and update the BIO

2-8Chapter 2: BIOS Information2.2 BIOS Setup programUse the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguringyour system, or pro

ASUS A7V8X-X Motherboard2-92.2.2 Legend barAt the bottom of the Setup screen is a legend bar. The keys in the legend bar allowyou to navigate through

ivSafeguardsContents2.3 Main Menu... 2-102.3.1 Primary and Secondary Master/Slave

2-10Chapter 2: BIOS Information2.3 Main MenuWhen you enter the Setup program, the following screen appears.Sub-menu Note that a right pointer symbol (

ASUS A7V8X-X Motherboard2-11System Date [XX/XX/XXXX]Sets the system to the date that you specify (usually the current date). The formatis month, day,

2-12Chapter 2: BIOS Information2.3.1 Primary and Secondary Master/SlaveType [Auto]Select [Auto] to automatically detect an IDE hard disk drive. If aut

ASUS A7V8X-X Motherboard2-13If no drive is installed or if you are removing a drive and not replacing it, select[None].Other options for the Type fiel

2-14Chapter 2: BIOS InformationSMART Monitoring [Disabled]This field allows you to enable or disable the S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysisand Repo

ASUS A7V8X-X Motherboard2-15Keyboard Auto-Repeat Rate [12/Sec]This controls the speed at which the system registers repeated keystrokes.Options range

2-16Chapter 2: BIOS Information2.4.1 Chip ConfigurationCPU VCoreWhen the CPU VCore Setting parameter above is set to [Manual], theCPU VCore item allow

ASUS A7V8X-X Motherboard2-17SDRAM Configuration [By SPD]This parameter allows you to set the optimal timings for items 2–5, depending onthe memory mod

2-18Chapter 2: BIOS InformationAGP Drive Strength [Auto]Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual]AGP Drive N Control [E]Configuration options: [0][1][2][

ASUS A7V8X-X Motherboard2-192.4.2 I/O Device ConfigurationOnboard FDC Swap A & B [No Swap]These fields set option to switch drive letter assignmen

vNoticesFederal Communications Commission StatementThis device complies with FCC Rules Part 15. Operation is subject to thefollowing two conditions:•

2-20Chapter 2: BIOS Information2.4.3 PCI ConfigurationOnboard AC97 Audio Controller [Auto]These fields allow you to enable or disable the onboard AC97

ASUS A7V8X-X Motherboard2-21Primary VGA BIOS [PCI VGA Card]This field allows you to select the primary graphics card. Configuration options:[PCI VGA C

2-22Chapter 2: BIOS InformationEven if installed, your screen saver does not display when you select [BlankScreen] for the above field.[V/H SYNC+Blank

ASUS A7V8X-X Motherboard2-23Suspend Mode [Disabled]Sets the time period before the system goes into suspend mode. Configurationoptions: [Disabled] [1~

2-24Chapter 2: BIOS Information2.5.2 Hardware MonitorMB Temperature [xxxC/xxxF]CPU Temperature [xxxC/xxxF]The onboard hardware monitor automatically d

ASUS A7V8X-X Motherboard2-252.6 Boot MenuBoot SequenceThe Boot menu allows you to select four types of boot devices using the up and downarrow keys. B

2-26Chapter 2: BIOS InformationReset Configuration Data [No]The Extended System Configuration Data (ESCD) contain information about non-PnP devices. I

ASUS A7V8X-X Motherboard2-27Exit Saving ChangesOnce you are finished making your selections, choose this option from the Exitmenu to ensure the values

2-28Chapter 2: BIOS Information

3-1ASUS A7V8X-X MotherboardThis chapter helps you power up your systemand install drivers and utilities that came with thesupport CD.Starting UpChapte

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

3-2Chapter 3: Starting-Up3.1 Install an operating systemThe A7V8X-X motherboard supports Windows ME/NT/2000/XP operating systems(OS). Always install t

ASUS A7V8X-X Motherboard3-33.2.2 Drivers menuVIA 4 in 1 DriverThe item installs the following drivers:- VIA Registry (INF) driver- VIA AGP VxD driver-

3-4Chapter 3: Starting-UpPC-cillin 2002This item installs the PC-cillin 2002 V9.02 anti-virus software.ADOBE Acrobat Reader V5.0This installs software

ASUS A7V8X-X Motherboard3-51. From the taskbar, double-click on theSoundMAX Digital Integrated Audioicon to display the SoundMAXControl Panel.2. The L

3-6Chapter 3: Starting-Up11. Click the arrow under SynthesizerDefault Set to display a list of options.Choose your desired setting.12. Click Apply, th

viiWhere to find more informationRefer to the following sources for additional information and for productand software updates.1. ASUS WebsitesThe ASU

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

ixA7V8X-X specifications summaryCPUChipsetFront Side Bus (FSB)MemoryExpansion slotsIDEAudio (optional)LAN (optional)USB 2.0Special FeaturesBack Panel