A7N8X User Guide Motherboard E1859 Checklist Revised V4 January 2005 Copyright © 2005 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: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. 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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 Contents ......................................................................................... iii FCC/CDC statements ...................................................................... v Federal Communications Commission Statement ................. v Canadian Department of Communications Statement ........... v Safety information .......................................................................... vi About this guide ............................................................................. vii Conventions used in this guide ............................................ vii Where to find more information ............................................ vii ASUS contact information ............................................................. vii Specifications summary ................................................................. ix Chapter 1 - Motherboard Info ................................................... 1-1 1.1 Welcome ...................................................................... 1-2 1.2 Package contents ....................................................... 1-2 1.3 Motherboard components .......................................... 1-3 1.4 Motherboard layout..................................................... 1-6 1.5 Before you proceed..................................................... 1-7 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU)................................... 1-7 1.7 System memory........................................................... 1-8 1.8 Expansion Slots........................................................... 1-8 1.8.1 Configuring an expansion card .................................. 1-9 1.8.2 Standard Interrupt Assignments ................................ 1-9 1.8.3 AGP Slot ........................................................ 1-9 1.9 Jumpers ....................................................................... 1-10 1.10 Connectors ................................................................. 1-13 Chapter 2 - BIOS Information ..................................................... .2-1 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ............................ 2-2 2.1.1 Using ASUS AWDFLASH to update the BIOS................ 2-2 2.1.2 Using ASUS AWDFLASH to update the BIOS.................. 2-3 Updating BIOS procedures.................................... 2-3 2.2 BIOS Setup Program ................................................... 2-6 2.2.1 BIOS menu bar ........................................................... 2-7 2.2.2 Legend bar .................................................................. 2-7 iii Features Contents Safeguards 2.3 Main Menu .................................................................... 2-9 2.3.1 Primary Master/Slave .......................................... 2-10 2.3.2 Secondary Master/Slave................................................ 2-12 2.4 Advanced Menu ........................................................... 2-13 2.4.1 Advanced BIOS Configuration ...................................... 2-14 2.4.2 Advanced Chipset Features........................................... 2-15 2.4.3 Integrated Peripherals..................................................... 2-18 2.4.4 Power Management Setup ........................................ 2-20 2.4.5 PnP/PCI Configurations ........................................ 2-22 2.5 Security Menu.................................................................. 2-23 2.5.1 Supervisor/User Set Password Table............................ 2-23 2.5.2 User Set Password only ................................................ 2-23 2.6 Hardware Monitor Menu ................................................ 2-24 2.7 Exit Menu ................................................................. 2-26 Chapter 3 - Starting Up .............................................................. 3-1 3.1 Install an operating system......................................... 3-2 3.2 Support CD information.............................................. 3-2 3.2.1 Running the support CD ............................................ 3-2 3.2.2 Software drivers and installation menus .................... 3-3 iv FCC/CDC statements 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 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 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. The ASUS websites are listed in the ASUS Contact Information on page viii. 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 ASUS contact information ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (Asia-Pacific) Address Telephone Web site Technical Support Telephone(MB/Component) (Notebook) (Server/PC) (Networking) Support fax 15 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 112 +886-2-2894-3447 www.asus.com.tw +886-2-2890-7121 (English) +886-2-2890-7122 (English) +886-2-2890-7123 (English) +886-2-2890-7902 (English) +886-2-2890-7698 ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America) Address Fax E-mail Web site Technical Support Telephone (General) (Notebook) Support fax Support e-mail 44370 Nobel Drive, Fremont, CA 94538, USA +1-510-608-4555 tmd1@asus.com usa.asus.com +1-502-995-0883 +1-510-739-3777 +1-502-933-8713 tsd@asus.com ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria) Address Telephone Fax Online contact Technical Support Telephone Fax Online support Web site Harkort Str. 25, D-40880 Ratingen, Germany +49-2102-95990 +49-2102-959911 www.asuscom.de/sales +49-2102-95990 +49-2102-959911 www.asuscom.de/support www.asuscom.de/news viii A7N8X specifications summary CPU Socket A for AMD DuronTM/AthlonTM/AthlonTM XP 3000+ or higher 400*/333 MHz FSB Support (*PCB 2.0 or later versions) Northbridge: NVIDIA® nForce2 SPP (Ultra 400) Southbridge: NVIDIA® nForce2 MCP 400*/333/266/200Mhz (*PCB 2.0 or later versions) 3 x 184-pin DDR DIMM Sockets Max. 3 GB unbuffered PC3200/2700/2100/1600 non-ECC DDR RAM memory. Dual-Channel DDR400 support. (Visit ASUS website for latest qualified DDR400 module list.) 5 x PCI 1 x AGP Pro/8X (1.5V only) 2 x UltraDMA 133/100/66/33 Realtek ALC650 6CH with built-in HP amplifier 1 Port MCP integrated NVIDIA MAC + Realtek 8201BL PHY ASUS Q-Fan Technology ASUS C.O.P. (CPU Overheating Protection) Power Loss Restart CPU Throttle Support S/PDIF in/out (optional) 1 x Parallel 1 x Serial 1 x PS/2 Keyboard 1 x PS/2 Mouse 1 x RJ45 port 1 x Audio I/O 4 x USB 2.0 1 x USB 2.0 connector supports additional 2 USB 2.0 ports (optional) Game connector CPU/Power/Chassis FAN connectors 20-pin ATX Power connector IDE LED connector, Power LED connector Chassis Intrusion, SM Bus, SIR Headphone (optional) Front MIC (optional) CD / AUX / Modem audio in Front Panel Audio connector (optional) (continued on the next page) Chipset Front Side Bus (FS ...