User manual ASUS A7V880

A7V880 User Guide Motherboard E1791 Checklist Revised Edition V3 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 Notices ........................................................................................... vi Safety information ......................................................................... vii About this guide ............................................................................ viii A7V880 specifications summary .................................................... ix Features Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 1.2 1.3 Welcome! ........................................................................... 1-2 Package contents ............................................................... 1-2 Special features .................................................................. 1-3 1.3.1 Product Highlights .................................................. 1-3 1.3.2 Unique ASUS features ........................................... 1-4 1.4 Before you proceed ............................................................ 1-5 1.5 Motherboard overview ........................................................ 1-6 1.5.1 Motherboard layout ................................................ 1-6 1.5.2 Placement direction ............................................... 1-7 1.5.3 Screw holes ........................................................... 1-7 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ........................................... 1-8 1.6.1 Overview ................................................................ 1-8 1.6.2 Installing the CPU .................................................. 1-8 1.7 System memory ............................................................... 1-10 1.7.1 DIMM sockets location ......................................... 1-10 1.7.2 Memory configurations ........................................ 1-10 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM ................................................. 1-12 1.8 Expansion slots ................................................................ 1-12 1.8.1 Interrupt assignments .......................................... 1-12 1.8.2 IRQ assignments for this motherboard ................ 1-13 1.8.3 PCI slots .............................................................. 1-13 1.8.4 AGP slot ............................................................... 1-14 1.8.5 Wi-Fi slot .............................................................. 1-15 1.9 Jumpers ............................................................................ 1-16 1.10 Connectors ....................................................................... 1-19 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors ......................................... 1-19 1.10.2 Internal connectors .............................................. 1-20 iii Contents Safeguards 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 update the BIOS ...................... 2-3 2.1.3 Using AFUDOS to copy BIOS from PC ................. 2-4 2.1.4 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS ............ 2-5 2.1.5 Recovering the BIOS with CrashFree BIOS 2 ....... 2-6 BIOS Setup program .......................................................... 2-8 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen ................................................ 2-9 2.2.2 Menu bar ................................................................ 2-9 2.2.3 Navigation keys ..................................................... 2-9 2.2.4 Menu items .......................................................... 2-10 2.2.5 Sub-menu items ................................................... 2-10 2.2.6 Configuration fields .............................................. 2-10 2.2.7 Pop-up window .................................................... 2-10 2.2.8 Scroll bar .............................................................. 2-10 2.2.9 General help ........................................................ 2-10 Main menu ......................................................................... 2-11 2.3.1 System Time ......................................................... 2-11 2.3.2 System Date ......................................................... 2-11 2.3.3 Legacy Diskette A .................................................2-11 2.3.4 Primary and Secondary IDE Master/Slave .......... 2-12 2.3.5 System Information .............................................. 2-13 Advanced menu ............................................................... 2-14 2.4.1 Instant Music Configuration ................................. 2-14 2.4.2 Chipset ................................................................. 2-15 2.4.3 Onboard Devices Configuration ........................... 2-18 2.4.4 PCI PnP ............................................................... 2-19 2.4.5 JumperFree Configuration ................................... 2-21 2.4.6 USB Configuration ............................................... 2-22 Power menu ..................................................................... 2-23 2.5.1 Suspend Mode ..................................................... 2-23 2.5.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume ............................... 2-23 2.5.3 ACPI 2.0 Support ................................................. 2-23 2.5.4 ACPI APIC Support .............................................. 2-23 2.5.5 APM Configuration ............................................... 2-24 2.5.6 Hardware Monitor ................................................ 2-25 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 iv Contents 2.6 Boot menu ........................................................................ 2-27 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority ............................................. 2-27 2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration ................................. 2-28 2.6.3 Security ................................................................ 2-29 Exit menu ......................................................................... 2-31 2.7 Chapter 3: Software support 3.1 3.2 Install 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 menu ......................................................... 3-3 3.2.4 ASUS Contact Information ..................................... 3-4 ASUS Instant Music Lite ..................................................... 3-5 3.3 v Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. 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. 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. Where to find more information Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS Websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. The ASUS websites are listed in the ASUS Contact Information on the inside front cover. 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. vi 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. · · · · vii 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: 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. Typography Bold text Italics Indicates a menu or an item to select. Used to emphasize a word or a phrase. Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign indicates that you must press the enclosed key. Example: indicates that you must press the Enter or Return key. If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key names are linked with a plus sign (+). Example: Means that you must enter the command exactly as shown then supply the appropriate values that appear in brackets. Example: At the DOS prompt, type the command line: afudos /i[filename] In this example, you must supply a filename for [filename]. afudos /iA7V880.ROM Command viii A7V880 specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Socket A for AMD AthlonTM XP processor Supports AMD Thoroughbred/Barton core VIA KT880 VIA VT8237 400/333/266/200 MHz Dual-channel memory architecture 4 x 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets for up to 4GB unbuffered non-ECC PC3200/PC2700/PC2100/PC1600 SDRAM memory 1 x AGP 8X 5 x PCI 1 x ASUS proprietary WiFi slot for wireless LAN upgrade 2 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66/33 connectors 2 x Serial ATA with RAID 0, RAID 1 ADI AD1888 SoundMAX® 6-channel audio Codec Supports S/PDIF-out interface Marvell® 88E8001 Gigabit LAN controller with Virtual Cable TesterTM (VCT) Net-diagnosing utility Maximum of eight USB 2.0 ports CPU and memory voltage adjustable SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) at 1 MHz increment Adjustable FSB/DDR ratio ASUS JumperFree ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS AI NET ASUS C.O.P. (CPU Overheating Protection) ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS EZ Flash ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS MyLogoTM ASUS Instant Music Lite ASUS Q-Fan Wake on Ring, LAN, USB, Keyboad and Mouse STR (Suspend-to-RAM) STD (Suspend-to-Disk) (continued on the next page) Expansion slots Storage Audio LAN USB Overclocking Features Special features ix A7V880 specifications summary Back panel I/O 1 x Parallel port 1 x Serial port 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 4 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x S/PDIF out 1 x RJ-45 port Line In/Line Out/Microphone ports 2 x USB 2.0 connector for 4 additional USB ports CPU/Chassis fan connectors 20-pin/4-pin ATX 12V power connectors CD/AUX connectors S/PDIF out connector GAME/MIDI connector Audio Line In/Out/Mic connectors Front Panel connector Chassis intrusion connector 4Mb Flash EEPROM, Award BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, ACPI, ASUS EZ Flash, CrashFree BIOS 2, C.P.R., MyLogoTM PCI 2.2, USB 2.0/1.1 WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME ATX power supply ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) Device drivers ASUS PC Probe ASUS Live Update Utility Anti-virus utility Internal I/O BIOS features Industry standard Manageability Power Requirement Form Factor Support CD contents * Specifications are subject to change without notice. x 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® A7V880 motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies making it another standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! The motherboard combines the powers of the AMD AthlonTM XP processor and the VIA KT880 chipset to set a new benchmark for an effective desktop platform solution. Supporting up to 4GB of system memory with PC3200/PC2700/PC2100/PC1600 DDR SDRAM, high-resolution graphics via an AGP 8X slot, Serial ATA RAID, USB 2.0, and 6-channel audio features, the motherboard takes you ahead in the world of power computing! Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the items in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents ASUS motherboard ASUS support CD 1 x Serial ATA 2-in-1 cable' 1 x Serial ATA power cable 1 x 2-port USB module with cable 1 x 80-conductor ribbon cable for Ultra DMA 133/100/66 IDE drives 1 x 40-conductor IDE cable 1 x Ribbon cable for a 3.5-inch floppy drive I/O shield Bag of extra jumper caps User guide Check your motherboard package for the following items. If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product Highlights Latest processor technology The motherboard supports the latest AMD AthlonTM, AthlonTM XP and AMD DuronTM processors via a 462-pin surface mount ZIF socket. The AMD AthlonTM and AMD AthlonTM XP processors features a 400Mhz front side bus and the QuantiSpeedTM architecture for rapid execution of applications. Serial ATA solution The motherboard supports four interfaces compliant to the Serial ATA (SATA) specification, an evolutionary replacement of the Parallel ATA storage interface. The Serial ATA specification allows for thinner, more flexible cables with lower pin count, reduced voltage requirement, up to 150 MB/s data transfer rate. Serial ATA RAID The motherboard provides a high-performance Serial ATA RAID controller that enhance hard disk performance and data backup protection without the cost of additional RAID cards. The onboard VIA VT8237 RAID controller provides an additional two Serial ATA connectors for RAID 0 and RAID 1 functions. AGP 8X support AGP 8X (AGP 3.0) is the VGA interface specification that enables enhanced graphics performance with maximum bandwidth speed of up to 2.12 GB/s. S/PDIF out The motherboard's S/PDIF out function turns your computer into a high-end entertainment system with digital connectivity to powerful speaker systems. USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the new Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, extending the connection speed from 12 Mbps on USB 1.1 to a fast 480 Mbps on USB 2.0 - supporting up to eight USB 2.0 ports. The higher bandwidth of USB 2.0 allows connection of devices such as high resolution video conferencing cameras, next generation scanners and printers, and fast storage units. USB 2.0 is backward compatible with USB 1.1. 6-Channel Audio solution The motherboard uses an onboard audio Codec that lets you enjoy high-quality 6-channel audio without having to buy advanced sound cards. ASUS A7V880 motherboard 1-3 1.3.2 Unique ASUS features ASUS Wi-Fi slot The ASUS Wi-Fi slot is designed for the ASUS WiFi-bTM add-on card to set up an environment for wireless LAN. The ASUS WiFi-bTM add-on card bundles the exclusive software Access Point (AP) to save the extra cost of a stand-alone AP. In addition, the card comes with user-friendly utilities and applications that allow quick connection to notebooks, PDAs and other wireless LAN peripherals. See page 1-16. AI NET solution The Marvell® Gigabit LAN controller chipset is onboard to provide a single-chip solution for LAN on Motherboard (LOM) applications. The controller integrates 32bit 10/100/1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet Media Access Control (IEEE 802.3 compliant) and Physical Layer Transceiver solution to support high performance network applications. The controller is equipped with the Virtual Cable TesterTM (VCT) net-diagnosing utility that intelligently diagnoses and reports cable faults from a remote location up to 100 meters. This feature helps maintain a more stable network connection. ASUS Q-Fan technology The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly adjusts the fan speeds according to the system loading to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. See page 2-26. CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you to restore the original BIOS data from the ASUS support CD in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. This protection eliminates the need to buy a replacement ROM chip. See page 2-6. ASUS MyLogoTM This feature present in the motherboard allows you to personalize and add style to your system with customizable boot logos. See pages 2-28. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case the system hangs due to overclocking. When the system hangs due to overclocking, C.P.R. eliminates the need to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. Simply reboot the system and the BIOS shows the previous setting so users can amend the CPU setting again. C.O.P. (CPU Overheating Protection) With AMD® Athlon XPTM installed, the motherboard offers automatic CPU Overheating Protection to prolong the life of the entire system. If the CPU temperature exceeds the set criteria, the PC shuts down automatically. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. No need to use a DOS-based utility or boot from a floppy disk. See page 2-5. ASUS Instant Music Lite This unique feature allows you to playback audio files even without booting the system to WindowsTM. Just press the ASUS Instant Music special function keys and enjoy the music! See pages 2-14, 3-5 1.4 Before you proceed 1. 2. Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. 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. Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them. Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component. Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. 3. 4. 5. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with a stand-by power LED. When lit, this green LED indicates that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode, a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. A7V880 SB_PWR ® A7V880 Onboard LED ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS A7V880 motherboard 1-5 1.5 Motherboard overview 24.5cm (9.6in) 1.5.1 Motherboard layout PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard KBPWR OVER_VOLT1 CPU_FAN Socket 462 DDR DIMM_A1 (64/72 bit,184-pin module) DDR DIMM_A2 (64/72 bit,184-pin module) DDR DIMM_B1 (64/72 bit,184-pin module) SPDIF_O COM1 USBPW12 USBPW34 USB1 USB2 Top:Line In Center:Line Out Below:Mic In Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) Marvell Gigabit LAN CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power A7V880 FP_AUDIO PCI1 PCI2 AUX SPDIF_OUT CLRTC CD VT8237 South Bridge VIA SATA2 SATA1 AD1888 CODEC PCI3 PCI4 ® Super I/O USBPW56 USBPW78 FLOPPY GAME 2Mbit Low Pin Count CHASSIS SB_PWR PCI5 WIFI USB56 USB78 CHA_FAN PANEL 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction 30.5cm (12.0in) USB2.0 Top: T: USB4 RJ-45 B: USB3 VIA KT880 Chipset DDR DIMM_B1 (64/72 bit,184-pin module) PRI_IDE SEC_IDE ATX Power Connector PARALLEL PORT 1.5.2 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the chassis in the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 1.5.3 Screw holes Place nine (9) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so may damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis ASUS A7V880 motherboard 1-7 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) 1.6.1 Overview The motherboard comes with a surface mount 462-pin Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket designed for the AMD AthlonTM XP, AMD AthlonTM XP, AMD DuronTM processors Take note of the marked corner (with gold triangle) on the CPU. This mark should match a specific corner on the socket to ensure correct installation. Gold triangle Do not use processors with core speeds of less than 1GHz on this motherboard. 1.6.2 Installing the CPU Follow these steps to install a CPU. 1. Locate the 462-pin ZIF socket on the motherboard. 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction 2. Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to a 90°100° angle. Socket lever 90°-100° angle Make sure that the socket lever is lifted up to 90°-100° angle, otherwise the CPU does not fit in completely. 3. Position the CPU above the socket such that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the base of the socket lever. 4. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it fits in place. Gold triangle The CPU fits only in one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! 5. When the CPU is in place, push down the socket lever to secure the CPU. The lever clicks on the side tab to indicate that it is locked. ASUS A7V880 motherboard 1-9 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 DIMM sockets location The following figure illustrates the location of the DDR DIMM sockets. DIMM_A2 DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 A7V880 ® A7V880 184-Pin DDR DIMM Sockets · · It is recommended to use the blue DIMM slots first. Make sure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. When installing long AGP cards, it is recommended to install the memory modules first. Long AGP cards, when installed, may interfere with the memory sockets. · 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install 64MB, 128MB, 256MB, 512MB, and 1GB DDR DIMMs into the DIMM sockets using the memory configurations in this section. Important notes · Installing DDR DIMMs other than the recommended configurations may cause memory sizing error or system boot failure. Use any of the recommended DIMM configurations in Table 1. In Dual-channel configurations, install only identical (the same type and size) DDR DIMM pairs for each channel. Use the blue DIMM slots first. Stacked RAM and DDR DIMM modules with more than 18 chips are not supported. Always install DIMMs with the same CAS Latency. For optimum compatibility, obtain memory modules from the same vendors. See Qualified Vendors List on page 1-11. · · · · 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction 80 Pins 104 Pins