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Products and corporate names appearing in this manual may or may not be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are used only for identification or explanation and to the owners' benefit, without intent to infringe. ii Contents Notices ............................................................................................ v Safety information .......................................................................... vi About this guide ............................................................................. vii A7N8X-VM/400 specification summary ........................................ viii Features Chapter 1: Product introduction Welcome! ........................................................................... 1-2 Package contents ............................................................... 1-2 Special features .................................................................. 1-2 Motherboard components .................................................. 1-4 Motherboard layout ............................................................ 1-7 Motherboard installation ..................................................... 1-8 1.6.1 Placement direction ............................................... 1-8 1.6.2 Screw holes ........................................................... 1-8 1.7 Before you proceed ............................................................ 1-9 1.8 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ......................................... 1-10 1.9 System memory ................................................................1-11 1.10 Expansion slots ................................................................ 1-12 1.10.1 Configuring an expansion card ............................ 1-12 1.10.2 Standard Interrupt Assignments .......................... 1-12 1.10.3 AGP slot ............................................................... 1-13 1.10.4 PCI slots .............................................................. 1-13 1.11 Jumpers ............................................................................ 1-14 1.12 Connectors ....................................................................... 1-16 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS .................................... 2-2 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk ............................. 2-2 2.1.2 Using AFUDOS to copy the current BIOS ............. 2-3 2.1.3 Using AFUDOS to update the BIOS ...................... 2-4 2.1.4 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS ............ 2-5 2.1.5 ASUS Update ........................................................ 2-6 BIOS Setup program .......................................................... 2-8 2.2.1 BIOS menu bar ...................................................... 2-8 2.2.2 Legend bar ............................................................. 2-9 iii 2.2 Contents 2.3 Main menu ........................................................................ 2-10 2.3.1 Primary and Secondary IDE Master/Slave ........... 2-11 2.3.2 System Information .............................................. 2-12 Advanced menu ............................................................... 2-13 2.4.1 Chipset ................................................................. 2-13 2.4.2 Onboard Devices Configuration ........................... 2-14 2.4.3 PCIPnP ................................................................ 2-16 Power menu ..................................................................... 2-18 2.5.1 Power Up Control ................................................ 2-18 2.5.2 Hardware Monitor ................................................ 2-20 Boot menu ........................................................................ 2-21 2.6.1 Boot Settings Configuration ................................. 2-21 2.6.2 Security ................................................................ 2-23 Exit menu ......................................................................... 2-25 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 Chapter 3: Software support 3.1 3.2 Installing an operating system ............................................ 3-2 Support CD information ...................................................... 3-2 3.2.1 Running the support CD ........................................ 3-2 3.2.2 Drivers menu ......................................................... 3-3 3.2.3 Utilities ................................................................... 3-4 3.2.4 ASUS contact information ...................................... 3-5 iv 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 protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: · Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. · Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. · Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. · Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. Canadian Department of Communications Statement This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. v 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 cables are unplugged. · Seek professional assistance before using an adpater or extension cord. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. · Make sure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area. If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using, contact your local power company. · If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Operation safety · Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals that came with the package. · Before using the product, make sure all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact your dealer immediately. · To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. · Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in any area where it may become wet. · Place the product on a stable surface. · If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. vi 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 guide. 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 the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the standard package. vii A7N8X-VM/400 specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Socket A for AMD AthlonTM XP 2700 MHz+ processors NVIDIA® nForce2 IGP North bridge NVIDIA® nForce2 MCP South bridge 400/333/266 MHz 2 x 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets support up to maximum 2 GB unbuffered PC2700/2100 non-ECC DDR SDRAM memory. Dual-channel memory architecture 3 x PCI 1 x AGP 8X (1.5V only) 2 x UltraDMA133 Integrated GeForce4 MX GPU Supports DVI (AGP-NV-DVI) and TV-out (AV/S) cards Realtek ALC650 6-channel audio CODEC S/PDIF in/out interface Realtek 8201BL 10/100 Mbps LAN PHY Super I/O integrated monitoring of CPU/chassis fan rotation and MB/CPU temperature 1 x Parallel 1 x Serial (COM1) 1 x PS/2 Keyboard 1 x PS/2 Mouse 1 x RJ45 port 1 x Audio I/O 1 x VGA port 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 1 x USB connector supports additional 2 USB 2.0 ports CPU/chassis FAN connectors Chassis intrusion connector 20-pin ATX power connector PANEL connector CD/AUX connectors S/PDIF in/out connector GAME/MIDI connector TV-out connector Serial (COM2) connector Front panel audio connector Expansion slots Storage Graphics Audio LAN Hardware monitoring Rear panel ports Internal connectors (continued next page) viii A7N8X-VM/400 specifications summary BIOS features Industry standard Manageability Support CD contents 4 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, ACPI, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, Green, PnP, TCAV, SMBIOS 2.3 ASUS EZ Flash, ASUS MyLogo2 PCI 2.2, USB 2.0 DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, WO_USB, WO_KB/MS Device drivers ASUS PC Probe ASUS Update ASUS Screen Saver Adobe Acrobat Reader Anti-Virus Utility ASUS A7N8X-VM/400 series support CD UltraDMA133 cable FDD cable I/O shield User guide Micro-ATX form factor: 9.6 in x 9.6 in Accessories Form Factor * Specifications are subject to change without notice. ix Chapter 1 This chapter describes the features of the motherboard. It includes brief descriptions of the motherboard components, and illustrations of the layout, jumper settings, and connectors. Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! Thank you for buying the ASUS® A7N8X-VM/400 motherbo ...