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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 Safety information ...................................................................................... vi A7V8X-MX SE specification summary* ..................................................... vii About this guide ........................................................................................ viii Features Notices ........................................................................................................ v Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 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 1.6.2 1.7 1.8 1.9 Placement direction ......................................................... 1-8 Screw holes ..................................................................... 1-8 Before you proceed ....................................................................... 1-9 Central Processing Unit (CPU) .................................................... 1-10 System memory ........................................................................... 1-11 1.10.1 Configuring an expansion card ...................................... 1-12 1.10.2 AGP slot ......................................................................... 1-13 1.10.3 PCI slots ........................................................................ 1-13 1.10 Expansion slots ........................................................................... 1-12 1.11 Switch and jumpers ..................................................................... 1-14 1.12 Connectors .................................................................................. 1-17 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ............................................... 2-2 2.1.1 2.1.2 2.1.3 2.2 2.3 Creating a bootable floppy disk ....................................... 2-2 Using the AwardBIOS Flash Utility .................................. 2-3 CrashFree BIOS feature .................................................. 2-4 BIOS beep codes .......................................................................... 2-5 BIOS Setup program ..................................................................... 2-5 2.3.1 2.3.2 BIOS menu bar ................................................................ 2-6 Legend bar ....................................................................... 2-6 iii Contents Safeguards 2.4 2.5 Main menu ..................................................................................... 2-8 Advanced menu ........................................................................... 2-12 2.5.1 2.5.2 2.5.3 Chip Configuration ......................................................... 2-13 I/O Device Configuration ................................................ 2-18 PCI Configuration .......................................................... 2-20 Power Up Control .......................................................... 2-23 Hardware Monitor .......................................................... 2-25 2.6 Power menu ................................................................................ 2-22 2.6.1 2.6.2 2.7 2.8 Boot menu ................................................................................... 2-26 Exit menu ..................................................................................... 2-27 Chapter 3: Software support 3.1 3.2 Installing an operating system ....................................................... 3-2 Support CD information ................................................................. 3-2 3.2.1 3.2.2 3.2.3 3.2.4 Running the support CD .................................................. 3-2 Drivers menu ................................................................... 3-3 Utilities menu ................................................................... 3-4 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 A7V8X-MX SE specification summary* CPU Chipset Front Side Bus (FSB) Memory Socket A for AMD AthlonTMXP up to 3200+ processor Thoroughbred/Barton core support VIA KM400 VIA VT8235 CE 333/266/200 MHz 2 x 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets support up to maximum 2 GB unbuffered PC2700/2100/1600 non-ECC DDR SDRAM memory. 3 x PCI 1 x AGP 8X/4X (0.8V or 1.5V only) 2 x UltraATA133/100/66/33 Integrated VIA UniChromeTM Graphics AD1980 6-channel AUDIO CODEC S/PDIF out interface VIA VT6103 10/100 Mbps Ethernet PHY Super I/O integrated monitoring of CPU/chassis fan and MB/CPU temperature 1 x Parallel 1 x Serial 1 x PS/2 keyboard 1 x PS/2 mouse 1 x RJ-45 port 1 x Audio I/O 1 x VGA 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 Out connector GAME/MIDI connector Front panel audio connector 2Mb Flash EEPROM, Award BIOS, ACPI, DMI2.0, PnP features, TCAV, CrashFree BIOS (continued next page) Expansion slots IDE Graphics Audio LAN Hardware monitoring Rear panel I/O ports Internal connectors BIOS features vii A7V8X-MX SE specification summary* Industry standard Manageability Support CD contents PCI 2.2, USB 2.0/1.1 WOL, WOR, chassis intrusion Device drivers ASUS PC Probe ASUS Screensaver Award BIOS Flash Utility Microsoft DirectX Adobe Acrobat Reader Trend MicroTM PC-cillin 2002 User Guide ASUS A7V8X-MX SE support CD UltraATA cable FDD cable I/O shield Micro-ATX form factor: 9.6 in x 9.6 in Accessories Form Factor * Specifications are subject to change without notice. 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. viii 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® A7V8X-MX SE motherboard! The ASUS A7V8X-MX SE motherboard comes with the most advanced technologies to deliver maximum performance for Socket A processors. This motherboard is also packed with value-added features for guaranteed consumer satisfaction. The following sections provide important technical information about the motherboard for future upgrades or system reconfiguration. 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 A7V8X-MX SE motherboard.(Micro ...