ASUS A7V133 User Manual 2

®
A7V133
JumperFree PC133/VC133
200/266MHz FSB AGP Pro/4X
Socket A Motherboard
USERS MANUAL
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Product Name: ASUS A7V133 Manual Revision: 1.02 E688 Release Date: December 2000
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ASUS CONTACT INFORMATION
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CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION 7
1.1 How This Manual Is Organized ................................................... 7
1.2 Item Checklist .............................................................................. 7
2. FEATURES 8
2.1 The ASUS A7V133 ...................................................................... 8
2.1.1 Specifications ..................................................................... 8
2.1.2 Special Features................................................................ 10
2.1.3 Performance Features ....................................................... 10
2.1.4 Intelligence ....................................................................... 11
2.2 Motherboard Components.......................................................... 12
2.2.1 Component Locations....................................................... 13
3. HARDWARE SETUP 14
3.1 Motherboard Layout .................................................................. 14
3.2 Layout Contents ......................................................................... 15
3.3 Hardware Setup Procedure......................................................... 17
3.4 Motherboard Settings ................................................................. 17
3.5 System Memory (DIMM) .......................................................... 25
3.5.1 General DIMM Notes....................................................... 25
3.5.2 Memory Installation ......................................................... 26
3.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) .................................................. 27
3.7 Expansion Cards ........................................................................ 28
3.7.1 Expansion Card Installation Procedure ............................ 28
3.7.2 Assigning IRQs for Expansion Cards .............................. 29
3.7.3 Accelerated Graphics Port Pro (AGP Pro) ....................... 30
3.7.4 Audio Modem Riser (AMR) Slot ..................................... 31
3.8 External Connectors ................................................................... 33
3.9 Starting Up the First Time.......................................................... 45
4. BIOS SETUP 47
4.1 Managing and Updating Your BIOS .......................................... 47
4.1.1 Upon First Use of the Computer System.......................... 47
4.1.2 Updating BIOS Procedures .............................................. 48
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4.2 BIOS Setup Program.................................................................. 51
4.2.1 BIOS Menu Bar................................................................ 52
4.2.3 Legend Bar.........................................................................52
4.3 Main Menu................................................................................. 54
4.3.1 Primary & Secondary Master/Slave...................................55
4.3.2 Keyboard Features............................................................. 58
4.4 Advanced Menu ......................................................................... 60
4.4.1 Chip Configuration .......................................................... 63
4.4.2 I/O Device Configuration................................................. 66
4.4.3 PCI Configuration..............................................................69
4.4.4 Shadow Configuration.......................................................73
4.5 Power Menu ............................................................................... 74
4.5.1 Power Up Control............................................................. 76
4.5.2 Hardware Monitor ............................................................ 78
4.6 Boot Menu ................................................................................. 79
4.7 Exit Menu................................................................................... 81
5. SOFTWARE SETUP 83
5.1 Install Operating System ............................................................ 83
5.2 Start Windows............................................................................ 83
5.3 A7V133 Series Motherboard Support CD ................................. 84
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5.4 Using the Promise
5.5 Installing IDE/RAID 0 Drivers Manually.................................. 89
6. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 90
6.1 ASUS PC Probe ......................................................................... 90
6.2 CyberLink PowerPlayer SE ....................................................... 95
6.3 CyberLink PowerDVD .............................................................. 96
6.4 CyberLink V ideoLive Mail........................................................ 97
7. APPENDIX 99
7.1 PCI-L101 Fast Ethernet Card..................................................... 99
Chip for RAID 0 ........................................ 86
7.2 Modem Riser............................................................................ 101
7.3 Glossary ................................................................................... 103
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FCC & DOC COMPLIANCE
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:
Re-orient 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.
WARNING! Any changes or modifications to this product not expressly ap-
proved by the manufacturer could void any assurances of safety or performance and could result in violation of Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Reprinted from the Code of Federal Regulations #47, part 15.193, 1993. Washington DC: Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration, U.S. Government Printing Office.
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. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
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1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 How This Manual Is Organized
This manual is divided into the following sections:
1. INTRODUCTION Manual information and checklist
2. FEATURES Production information and specifications
3. HARDWARE SETUP Intructions on setting up the motherboard.
4. BIOS SETUP Intructions on setting up the BIOS
5. SOFTWARE SETUP Intructions on setting up the included software
6. SOFTWARE REFERENCE Reference material for the included software
7. APPENDIX Optional items and general reference
1.2 Item Checklist
Check that your package is complete. If you discover damaged or missing items, contact your retailer.
Manual / Checklist
1. INTRODUCTION
Package Contents
(1) ASUS Motherboard (2) 40-pin 80-conductor ribbon
cable for internal UltraDMA/ 100 / UltraDMA/66 (also compatible with UltraDMA/33 IDE drives/devices)
(1) Ribbon cable for one 5.25 and
two 3.5 floppy disk drives
(1) ASUS 2-port USB Connector Set (1) Bag of spare jumper caps (1) ASUS Support CD with drivers
and utilities
(1) This Motherboard User’s
Manual
Optional Items
ASUS CIDB chassis intrusion detec­tion module
ASUS IrDA-compliant infrared module
ASUS PCI-L101 W ake-On-LAN 10/ 100 Ethernet Card
ASUS MR-I Modem Riser Card
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2.1 The ASUS A7V133
The ASUS A7V133 motherboard is carefully designed for the demanding PC user who wants advanced features processed by the fastest processors.
2.1.1 Specifications
AMD Athlon/Duron Processor Support: Supports Socket A-based AMD
2. FEATURES
Specifications
North Bridge System Chipset: Features the VIA VT8363A (VIA Apollo
Super South South Bridge System PCIset: VIA VT82C686B PCIset with
2. FEATURES
Athlon/Duron processors.
KT133A) system controller with support for a 200/266MHz Front Side Bus (FSB); up to 1.5GB of PC133/PC100 SDRAM / VC 133 Virtual Channel Memory (VCM) SDRAM; complies with AGP 2.0 specifications for 4X, 2X, and 1X AGP modes; and PCI 2.2. bus interface with support for 5 PCI masters. It is optimized to deliver enhanced AMD Athlon™/Duron™ processor system per­formance.
PCI Super-I/O Integrated Peripheral Controller (PSIPC) with support for UltraDMA66/100, which allows burst mode data transfer rates of up to 100MB/ sec; AC97 audio; USB controller with root hub and four function ports.
PC133 SDRAM / VC133 VCM Support: Equipped with three Dual Inline
Memory Module (DIMM) sockets to support Intel PC133/PC100-compliant (8, 16, 32, 64, 128, 256, or 512MB) or NEC’s VC133-compliant Virtual Channel (VC) SDRAM up to 1.5GB. VC SDRAM is a new DRAM core architecture that dramatically improves the memory system’s ability to service, among others, high multimedia requirements.
Stepless Frequency Selection: Allows CPU external (FSB) frequency settings
to be set in 1MHz-increments or reduction.
JumperFree Mode: Allows processor settings and easy overclocking of fre-
quency and Vcore voltage all through BIOS setup when JumperFree mode is enabled. Easy-to-use DIP switches instead of jumpers are included to allow manual adjustment of the processors external frequency.
AGP Pro Slot: Supports AGP/AGP Pro cards for high performance, component
level interconnection targeted at 3D graphical applications supporting 133MHz 4X mode.
Promise
Ultra DMA/100 data transfer speeds. The controller delivers reliable redundancy and stable performance to RAID level 0, known as data “striping.” RAID 0 improves system efficiency as I/O tasks are spread between several channels and two hard disk drives. Promise RAID 0 is optimized for hard disks of iden­tical size.
® Chip: (optional) supports the PCI-ATA100 controller protocol and
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2. FEATURES
UltraDMA/100 Support: Comes with an onboard PCI Bus Master IDE con-
troller with two connectors that support four A TA100/66/33 devices on two chan­nels. Supports UltraDMA/100, UltraDMA/66, UltraDMA/33, PIO Modes 3 & 4 and Bus Master IDE DMA Mode 2, and Enhanced IDE devices, such as DVD­ROM, CD-ROM, CD-R/RW, LS-120, and Tape Backup drives.
Wake-On-LAN Connector: Supports Wake-On-LAN activity through an op- tional ASUS PCI-L101 10/100 Fast Ethernet PCI card (see 7. Appendix).
Wake-On-Ring Connector: Supports Wake-On-Ring activity through a PCI modem card that supports a WOR connector.
USB: Supports up to four USB ports, two on the back panel and two midboard, for more peripheral connectivity options.
PC Health Monitoring: Provides an easy way to examine and manage system status information, such as CPU and systerm voltages, temperatures, and fan status through the onboard hardware ASUS ASIC and the bundled ASUS PC Probe.
SMBus: Features the System Management Bus interface, which is used to physi- cally transport commands and information between SMBus devices.
Specifications
2. FEATURES
PCI/AMR Expansion Slots: Provides five 32-bit PCI (Rev. 2.2) expansion slots, which can support Bus Master PCI cards, such as SCSI or LAN cards (PCI supports up to 133MB/s maximum throughput), and one Audio Modem Riser (AMR) slot (shared), which supports a very affordable audio and/or modem riser card.
Super Multi-I/O: Provides two high-speed UART compatible serial ports and one parallel port with EPP and ECP capabilities.
Enhanced ACPI & Anti-Boot Virus Protection: Programmable BIOS (Flash EEPROM), offering enhanced ACPI for W indows 98 compatibility , built-in firm­ware-based virus protection, and autodetection of most devices for virtually au­tomatic setup.
Concurrent PCI: Concurrent PCI allows multiple PCI transfers from PCI mas- ter busses to the memory and processor.
Smart BIOS: 2Mb firmware provides Vcore and CPU/SDRAM frequency ad- justments, boot block write protection, and HD/SCSI/MO/ZIP/CD/Floppy boot selection. Power supply is autodetected to enable/disable suspend-to-RAM.
Integrated Infrared (IrDA) Support: Integrated IR supports an optional re- mote control package for wireless interfacing with external peripherals, per­sonal gadgets, or an optional remote controller.
Desktop Management Interface (DMI): Supports DMI through BIOS, which allows hardware to communicate within a standard protocol creating a higher level of compatibility. (Requires DMI-enabled components.)
Color-coded Connectors: To enhance user accessibility to system components and to meet PC 99 compliancy , major connectors in this motherboard are color -coded.
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2. FEATURES
Performance
2. FEATURES
2.1.2 Special Features
ACPI Ready: Advanced Configuration Power Interface (ACPI) provides more
Energy Saving Features for operating systems that support OS Direct Power Management (OSPM) functions. With these features implemented in the OS, PCs can be ready around the clock, yet satisfy all the energy saving standards. T o maximize functions, an ACPI-supported OS, like Windows 98 must be used.
Easy Installation: Incorporates BIOS that supports autodetection of hard disk
drives, PS/2 mouse, and Plug and Play devices to make the setup of hard disk drives, expansion cards, and other devices virtually automatic.
Suspend and Go: Suspend-to-RAM (STR) provides maximum power savings
as an alternative to leaving the computer ON and QuickStart so that you do not have to wait for a long time for system bootup.
New Compliancy: Both the BIOS and hardware levels of this motherboard meet
the stringent requirements for PC 99 certification The new PC 99 requirements for systems and components are based on the following high-level goals: Sup­port for Plug and Play compatibility and power management for configuring and managing all system components, and 32-bit device drivers and installation procedures for W indows 98/ME/2000/NT. Color -coded connectors and descrip­tive icons make identification easy as required by PC 99.
Symbios SCSI BIOS: Supports optional ASUS SCSI controller cards through
the onboard SYMBIOS firmware.
Onboard AC97 Audio Controller: (optional) Supports advanced automated audio performance. (See 4.4.2: I/O Device Configuration in BIOS setup).
2.1.3 Performance Features
Concurrent PCI: Concurrent PCI allows multiple PCI transfers from PCI mas- ter busses to the memory and processor.
High-Speed Data T ransfer Interface: IDE transfers using UltraDMA/100 Bus Master IDE can handle rates up to 100MB/s. This motherboard with its chipset and support for UltraDMA/100 increases the data transfer rate to 100MB/s. UltraDMA/100 is backward compatible with DMA/66, DMA/33, and DMA and with existing DMA devices and systems so there is no need to upgrade current EIDE/IDE drives and host systems. (UltraDMA/66 and UltraDMA/100 require a 40-pin 80-conductor cable to be enabled.)
VCM/SDRAM Optimized Performance: This motherboard supports a new gen- eration memory, NEC’s 64Mb Virtual Channel Memory (VCM) Synchronous Dy- namic Random Access Memory (SDRAM), which is compatible with the industry standard SDRAM. The VCM’s core design provides up to 50% higher SDRAM speed at reduced power consumption of about 30%. This motherboard also supports standard SDRAM, which increases the data transfer rate (1.064GB/s max using PC133-compliant SDRAMs and 800MB/s max using PC100-compliant SDRAMs).
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2.1.4 Intelligence
Auto Fan Off: The system fans will power off automatically even in sleep mode if set in the BIOS menu. This function reduces both energy consumption
and system noise, and is an important feature in implementing silent PC sys- tems.
Dual Function Power Button: Pushing the power button for less than 4 sec- onds when the system is in the working state places the system into one of two states: sleep mode or soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS or OS setting (see PWR Button < 4 Secs in 4.5 Power Menu). When the power button is pressed for more than 4 seconds, the system enters the soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting.
Fan Status Monitoring and Alarm: To prevent system overheat and system damage, the CPU, power supply and system fans can be monitored for RPM and failure. All fans are set for its normal RPM range and alarm thresholds.
Message LED (requires ACPI OS support): Turbo LEDs now act as informa- tion providers. Through the way a particular LED illuminates, the user can de­termine if there are messages waiting in the mailbox. A simple glimpse provides useful information to the user.
Intelligence
2. FEATURES
Remote Ring On (requires modem): This allows a computer to be turned on remotely through an internal or external modem. With this benefit on-hand, users can access vital information from their computers from anywhere in the world!
System Resources Alert: T oday’s operating systems such as Windows 98/2000/ ME/NT and OS/2, require much more memory and hard drive space to present enormous user interfaces and run large applications. The system resource moni­tor will warn the user before the system resources are used up to prevent pos­sible application crashes. Suggestions will give the user information on manag­ing their limited resources more efficiently.
Temperature Monitoring and Alert: CPU temperature is monitored by the ASUS ASIC to prevent system overheat and system damage.
Voltage Monitoring and Alert: System voltage levels are monitored to ensure stable voltage to critical motherboard components. Voltage specifications are more critical for future processors, so monitoring is necessary to ensure proper system configuration and management.
Chassis Intrusion Detection: Supports chassis-intrusion monitoring through the ASUS ASIC. A chassis intrusion event is kept in memory on battery power for more protection.
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2. FEATURES
2.2 Motherboard Components
See opposite page for locations.
Processor Support Socket A for Socket A AMD Athlon/Duron Processors ........... 3
Motherboard Parts
2. FEATURES
Expansion Slots 5 PCI Slots .............................................................................. 19
Location
(NOTE: the CPU thermal sensor is integrated on the mother-
board, located near the center of the CPU heat source, just below the CPU socket)
Feature Setting DIP Switches ................................................... 6
Chipsets VIA VT8363A (VIA Apollo KT133A) system controller ......... 2
VIA VT82C686B PCIset......................................................... 16
2Mbit Programmable Flash EEPROM ................................... 12
Main Memory Maximum 1.5GB support
3 DIMM Sockets ...................................................................... 4
VC133/PC133 memory support
1 Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) Pro Slot ......................... 22
1 Audio Modem Riser (AMR) Slot ........................ (Shared) 18
System I/O 1 Floppy Disk Driver Connector .............................................. 8
2 IDE Connectors (UltraDMA/100 Support) ........................... 7
2 IDE Connectors (UltraDMA/100/RAID 0 Support) ............. 9
1 Panel Connector.....................................................................10
1 Parallel Port Connector ............................................. (Top) 25
1 Serial COM1 Port Connector .............................. (Bottom) 26
1 Serial COM2 Port Connector .............................. (Bottom) 24
USB Connectors (Port 0 & Port 1) ........................................ 27
USB Connectors (Ports 4–6) .................................................. 14
1 PS/2 Mouse Connector .............................................. (Top) 28
1 PS/2 Keyboard Connector ................................... (Bottom) 28
Audio AC97 V2.1 Audio Codec (optional)...................................... 20
1 Game/MIDI Connector (on audio model only) ......... (Top) 23
1 Line Out Connector (on audio model only) ........ (Bottom) 23
1 Line In Connector (on audio model only) ........... (Bottom) 23
1 Microphone Connector (on audio model only) ... (Bottom) 23
Network Features Wake-On-LAN Connector...................................................... 17
Wake-On-Ring Connector ...................................................... 13
Hardware Monitoring System Voltage Monitoring (integrated in ASUS ASIC) ....... 15
3 Fan Power and Speed Monitoring Connectors
Power ATX Power Supply Connector ................................................. 5
Special Feature Onboard LED ......................................................................... 21
Promise® Ultra DMA/100 Chip (optional)............................ 11
VRM Module ........................................................................... 1
Form Factor ATX
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2.2.1 Component Locations
28 27
26 25
24
23
1 4 7
2
3
5
6
8
2. FEATURES
Motherboard Parts
22 21
20
19
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18
17 13
16
15
14
12
1110
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3. HARDWARE SETUP
3.1 Motherboard Layout
24.5cm (9.64in)
PS/2
T: Mouse B: Keyboard
USB
T: Port0 B: Port1
COM1
COM2
Motherboard Layout
3. H/W SETUP
GAME_AUDIO
MIC2
Line Out
Line
In
Mic
In
Audio
Codec
CD
JTPWR
0 1
0 1
0 1
SK7VRM
PARALLEL PORT
F_FAN
VID4 VID3 VID2 VID1
CPU_FAN
VIA
VT8363A
Socket 462
DIMM1 (64/72 bit, 168-pin module)
DIMM2 (64/72 bit, 168-pin module)
DIMM3 (64/72 bit, 168-pin module)
AGP4X &
PC133 Memory
PWR_FAN VIO
ATX Power Connector
DIP Switches
DSW
DSFID
CR2032 3V
CMOS Power
CHA_FAN
PRIMARY IDE
3VSBSLT
CLRTC
Lithium Cell
FLOPPY
30.6cm (12in)
Controller
1 0
SMB
SECONDARY IDE
AUX
3 2
5 4
Row
Accelerated Graphic Port (AGP PRO)
PLED
PCI Slot 1
2Mbit Flash EEPROM
(Programmable BIOS)
PRIMARY Ultra ATA100 IDE
SECONDARY Ultra ATA100 IDE
PCI Slot 2
VIA
VT82C686B
MODEM
SPK ADN# AUD_EN2 AUD_EN1
A7V133
Audio Modem Riser
(AMR)
PCI Slot 3
PCI Slot 4
PCI Slot 5
WOLCON
ASUS
ASIC
AS99127F
USBPORT
JEN
WOR
JP13 JP14
IDELED
IDE
ATA100
Controller
CHASSIS
PANEL
IR
Grayed components are optional at the time of purchase (JTCPU is no longer neces­sary on motherboards with PCB versions 1.02 and later)
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3.2 Layout Contents
Motherboard Settings
1) DSW p. 18 DIP Switches
2) JEN p. 18 JumperFree Mode (JumperFree/Jumper Mode)
3) AUDIOCODEC p. 19 Onboard Audio Setting (Enable/Enable) (optional)
4) 3VSBSLT p. 20 PCI 3Volt Setting (3 Volt/3 VSB)
5) AT A100 / RAID 0 p. 20 Promise ATA100 / RAID 0 Controller Setting (Optional)
6) VIO p. 21 I/O Voltage Setting (3.30 Volt/3.45 Volt/test mode)
7) DSW 1–4 p. 22 CPU External Frequency Setting
8) DSFID 1–4 p. 23 CPU Core: BUS Frequency Multiple
9) VID1/VID2/VID3/VID4 p. 24 Voltage Regulator Output Setting
Expansion Slots/Sockets
1) System Memory p.24 System Memory Support
2) DIMM1/2/3 p.25 DIMM Memory Module Support
3) Socket 462 (Socket A) p.27 CPU Support
4) PCI1/2/3/4/5 p.29 32-bit PCI Bus Expansion Slots
5) AGP PRO p.31 Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) Pro
6) AMR p.32 Audio Modem Riser (AMR) Slot
Connectors
1) PS2KBMS p.33 PS/2 Mouse Port Connector (6 pin-female)
2) PS2KBMS p.33 PS/2 Keyboard Port Connector (6-pin female)
3) USB p.34 Universal Serial Bus Connectors 0 & 1 (Two 4-pin female)
4) COM1/COM2 p.34 Serial Port Connector (9-pin male)
5) PRINTER p.34 Parallel Port Connector (25-pin female)
6) GAME_AUDIO p.35 Game/MIDI Connector (15-pin female) (optional)
7) GAME_AUDIO p.35 Audio Port Connectors (Three 1/8” female) (optional)
8) FLOPPY p.35 Floppy Disk Drive Port Connector (34 pins)
9) PRIMARY ID E p.36 IDE Connectors (Four 40-1 pins) SECONDARY IDE
PRIMAR Y AT A100 SECONDARY ATA100 (optional)
10) CHASSIS p. 37 Chassis Intrusion Lead (4-1 pins)
3. H/W SETUP
Layout Contents
11) IR p. 37 Infrared Module Connector (5 pins)
12) WOL_CON p. 38 Wake-On-LAN Connector (3 pins)
13) WOR p. 38 Wake-On-Ring Connector (2 pins)
14) PWR_, CPU_,CHA_F AN p. 39 Chassis, Power Supply, CPU, F_ Fan Connectors (3 pins) F_FAN
15) CD_IN, AUX p. 40 Internal Audio Connectors (4 4-pin) (optional) MODEM
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16) MIC2 p. 40 Internal Microphone Header (3 pins) (optional)
17) USBPORT p. 41 USB Headers (10-1 pins)
18) SMB p. 41 SMBus Connector (5-1 pins)
19) ATXPWR p. 42 ATX Power Supply Connector (20 pins)
20) JTPWR p. 42 Power Supply Thermal Sensor Connector (2-pin)
21) IDELED p. 43 IDE Activity LED (2 pins)
22) SPEAKER (PANEL) p. 44 System Warning Speaker Connector (4 pins)
23)
24) MSG.LED (PANEL) p. 44 System Message LED (2 pins)
25) RESET (PANEL) p. 44 Reset Switch Lead (2 pins)
26) PWRSW (PANEL) p. 44 ATX / Soft-Off Switch Lead (2 pins)
27) SMI (PANEL) p. 44 System Management Interrupt Lead (2 pins)
Layout Contents
3. H/W SETUP
PWR.LED (
PANEL
3. HARDWARE SETUP
)
p. 44 System Power LED Lead (3 pins)
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3.3 Hardware Setup Procedure
Before using your computer, you must complete the following steps:
1. Check Motherboard Settings
2. Install Memory Modules
3. Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU)
4. Install Expansion Cards
5. Connect Ribbon Cables, Panel Wires, and Power Supply
6. Setup the BIOS Software
3.4 Motherboard Settings
This section explains in detail how to change your motherboard’s function settings through the use of switches and/or jumpers.
W ARNING! Computer motherboards and expansion cards contain very delicate
Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. To protect them against damage from static electric­ity, you should follow some precautions whenever you work on your computer.
1. Unplug your computer when working on the inside.
2. Use a grounded wrist strap before handling computer components. If you do not have one, touch both of your hands to a safely grounded object or to a metal object, such as the power supply case.
3. Hold components by the edges and try not to touch the IC chips, leads or connectors, or other components.
4. Place components on a grounded antistatic pad or on the bag that came with the component whenever the components are separated from the system.
5. Ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off before you plug in or remove the ATX power connector on the motherboard.
WARNING! Make sure that you unplug your power supply when adding or re-
moving system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to your motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. The onboard LED when lit acts as a reminder that the system is in suspend or soft-off mode and not powered OFF.
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1) Motherboard Features Settings (DIP Switches - DSW)
The motherboard’s onboard functions are adjusted through the DIP switches The white block represents the switch’s position. The example below shows all
the switches in the ON position. The default setting is OFF.
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2) JumperFree™ Mode (JEN)
This jumper allows you to enable or disable the JumperFree mode. The JumperFree mode allows processor settings to be made through the BIOS setup (see 4.4 Advanced Menu).
Setting DSW VID JEN
Jumper Mode (See #7 External (See #9 Voltage [1-2]
JumperFreeMode All OFF All [3-4] [2-3] (Default)
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OFF ON
ON
1. Frequency Selection
2. Frequency Selection
3. Frequency Selection
4. Frequency Selection
5. Frequency Selection
Frequency Setting) Regulator Output)
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Jumper Mode
See Frequency External Setting
See Voltage Reg. Out. (VID)
JEN
12
JumperFree Mode
(Default)
DSW
OFF
ON
5
VID4 VID3 VID2 VID1
JEN
3
4
2
1
2
ON
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3) Onboard Audio Setting (AUDIOCODEC)
The onboard audio CODEC may be enabled or disabled using all of these jump­ers. Disable the onboard audio CODEC if you are using a PCI audio card on any of the expansion slots or a primary AMR on the AMR slot. If using a PCI audio expansion card, Onboard AC97 Audio Controller in 4.4.2 I/O Device Con- figuration of the BIOS must also be disabled.
NOTE: This setting is available only on motherboards with the onboard audio option.
Setting AUDIOCODEC
Enable [1-2] [1-2] [1-2] [1-2] (default) Disable [2-3] [2-3] [2-3] [2-3]
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Enable
Onboard
Audio Codec
(Default)
SPK
ADN# AUD_EN2 AUD_EN1
Disable
Onboard
Audio Codec
2
1
2
3
SPK ADN# AUD_EN2 AUD_EN1
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4) PCI 3Volt Setting (3VSBSLT)
This jumper allows you to select the voltage supplied to PCI devices. If you have PCI devices that require auxiliary power, set this jumper to 3 VSB.
Setting 3VSBSLT
3 Volt [1-2] 3 VSB [2-3] (default)
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3VSBSLT
2
1
2
3
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5) ATA100 / RAID 0 Setting (ATA100/RAID 0) (Optional)
Jumper 13 and 14 allow you to select the ATA100 IDE protocol or the RAID 0 protocol and so, specify the function of the Promise IDE controller . More infor­mation is available on the Support CD and in Section 5.4 of Software Setup:
Using the Promise Chip for RAID 0.)
The default setting is ATA100: [1-2].
Setting ATA100/RAID 0
ATA100 Jumper 13 [1-2] (default)
Add 3 Volt Add 3 VSB
(Default)
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RAID 0 Jumper 13 [2-3]
Jumper 14 [2-3]
0 1
0 1
0 1
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6) I/O Voltage Setting (VIO)
VIO allows you to select the voltage supplied to the DRAM, chipset, AGP , PCI, and the CPU’s I/O buffer. The default voltage (3.56V) should be used unless processor overclocking requires a higher voltage.
Setting VIO
3.30 Volt [1-2]
3.45 Volt [2-3] (default) test mode [3-4]
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0 1
0 1
VIO
3
12
2
3
4
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3.45 Volt
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WARNING! Using a higher voltage may help when overclocking but may re-
sult in the shortening of your computer component’s life. It is strongly recom- mended that you leave this setting on its default.
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7) CPU External Frequency Setting (DSW Switches 1–5)
This option tells the clock generator what frequency to send to the CPU, SDRAM, and the chipset. This allows the selection of the CPU’s External frequency . The CPU External Frequency multiplied by the Frequency Multiple equals the CPU’s Internal frequency (the advertised CPU speed).
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0 1
0 1
DSW
5
ON
5
12
ON
5
12
12
ON
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IMPORTANT:
1. T o use this feature, JEN must be set to Jumper Mode: [1-2]; [See section 2].
2. Otherwise, if JumperFree mode is enabled, use BIOS setup in place of these
switches (set Operating Frequency Setting to User Define under 4.4 Ad- vanced Menu in BIOS Setup so you can set the CPU Frequency).
WARNING! Frequencies other than the recommended CPU bus frequencies are
not guaranteed to be stable. Overclocking your processor is not recommended. It may result in a slower speed and premature wearing of the processor.
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5
110MHz
103MHz
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ON
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8) CPU Core BUS Frequency Multiple (DSFID Switches 1–6)
For unlocked CPUs only , the DSFID switches set the frequency multiple, which determines the relationship between the frequency of the CPU and the CPU Bus frequency.
Note: If the Frequency Multiple of your processor is locked, setting the Fre-
quency Multiple will have no effect.
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ON
5.0x 5.5x 6.0x
123456
ON
7.0x 7.5x
123456
ON
9.0x
123456
9.5x
ON
ON
ON
123456
ON
123456
123456
ON
6.5x
123456
123456
8.0x
ON
ON
123456
123456
ON
8.5x
123456
123456
ON
10.0x 10.5x
123456
123456
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11.0x
ON
ON
11.5x
12.0x
ON
ON
12.5x
IMPORTANT:
1. Switches 5 and 6 are ON for all DSFID settings.
2. To use this feature, JEN must be set to Jumper Mode: [1-2]; [See section 2].
3. Processor speeds may be also be adjusted in JumperFree Mode using
BIOS software.
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For more up to date processor settings, visit the ASUS web site (see ASUS CONTACT INFORMATION).
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9) Voltage Regulator Output Setting (VID1, VID2, VID3, VID4)
This jumpers allow you to manually adjust the CPU core voltage. It is recom­mended to use CPU Default as the CPU core voltage. CPU Default means the Vcore is generated according to the CPU VID configuration. For each jumper setting, there are two voltage options, depending on the CPU used.
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VID4 VID3 VID2 VID1
1.375/1.4Volts
VID4 VID3 VID2 VID1
1.175/1.20Volts 1.075/1.10Volts
VID4 VID3 VID2 VID1
1.825/1.85Volts
VID4 VID3 VID2 VID1
1.675/1.70Volts
VID4 VID3 VID2 VID1
1.525/1.55Volts
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1.125/1.15Volts CPU Default/
VID4 VID3 VID2 VID1
1.775/1.80Volts
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1.625/1.65Volts
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1.475/1.50Volts
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1.275/1.30Volts
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1.725/1.75Volts
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VID4 VID3 VID2 VID1
1.575/1.60Volts
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1.425/1.45Volts
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1.225/1.25Volts1.325/1.35Volts
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3.5 System Memory (DIMM)
This motherboard uses only Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMMs). Three sockets are available for 3.3Volt (power level) unbuffered Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory (SDRAM) of 8, 16, 32, 64, 128, 256, or 512MB to form a memory size between 8MB to 1.5GB. One side (with memory chips) of the DIMM takes up one row on the motherboard. This motherboard also supports NEC’s Virtual Channel (VC) SDRAMs. Memory speed setup is recommended through BIOS SDRAM Con- figuration under “Chipset Features Setup.
IMPORTANT (see General DIMM Notes below for more):
SDRAMs used must be compatible with the current Intel PC133 SDRAM specification.
DO NOT attempt to mix PC133 SDRAMs with VCM SDRAMs.
The motherboard only supports PC100 / PC133 DIMMs or VC
SDRAMs for system memory. Registered DIMMs are not supported.
Install memory in any combination as follows:
DIMM Location 168-pin DIMM Total Memory
Socket 1 (Rows 0&1) SDRAM 8, 16, 32, 64, 128, 256, 512MB x1 Socket 2 (Rows 2&3) SDRAM 8, 16, 32, 64, 128, 256, 512MB x1 Socket 3 (Rows 4&5) SDRAM 8, 16, 32, 64, 128, 256, 512MB x1
Total System Memory (Max 1536MB) =
3.5.1 General DIMM Notes
DIMMs that have more than 18 chips are not supported on this motherboard.
For the system CPU bus to operate at 100MHz/133MHz, use only PC100-/PC133-
compliant DIMMs.
ASUS motherboards support SPD (Serial Presence Detect) DIMMs. This is the memory of choice for best performance vs. stability.
SDRAM chips are generally thinner with higher pin density than EDO (Extended Data Output) chips.
BIOS shows SDRAM memory on bootup screen.
Single-sided DIMMs come in 16, 32, 64,128, 256MB; double-sided come in 32, 64,
128, 256, 512MB.
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WARNING! Be sure that the DIMM you use can handle the specified SDRAM
MHz or else bootup will not be possible.
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WARNING! Make sure that you unplug your power supply when adding or
removing memory modules or other system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both your motherboard and expansion cards (see 3.3 Hardware Setup Procedure for more information).
Insert the module(s) as shown. Because the number of pins are different on either side of the breaks, the module will only fit in the orientation shown. DRAM SIMM modules have the same pin contacts on both sides. SDRAM DIMMs have different pin contacts on each side and therefore have a higher pin density.
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The DIMMs must be 3.3Volt unbuffered SDRAMs. To determine the DIMM type, check the notches on the DIMMs (see figure below).
168-Pin DIMM Notch Key Definitions (3.3V)
DRAM Key Position
RFU
Buffered
Unbuffered
Voltage Key Position
5.0V
Reserved
3.3V
The notches on the DIMM will shift between left, center, or right to identify the type and also to prevent the wrong type from being inserted into the DIMM slot on the motherboard. You must tell your retailer the correct DIMM type before purchasing. This motherboard supports four clock signals per DIMM.
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3.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU)
The motherboard provides a Socket 462 or Socket A for CPU installation. The CPU that came with the motherboard should have a fan and heatsink attached to it to prevent overheating. If this is not the case, then purchase and install a set before you turn on your system.
W ARNING! Make sure that the heatsink is mounted tightly against the processor .
Make sure also that there is sufficient air circulation across the processors heat­sink by regularly checking that your CPU fan is working. Without sufficient cir­culation, the processor could overheat and damage both the processor and the motherboard. You may install an auxiliary fan, if necessary.
To install a CPU, first turn off your system and remove its cover. Locate the Socket 462 and open it by first pulling the lever sideways away from the socket, then up­wards. The socket lever must be fully opened (90 to 100 degrees) when installing or removing the CPU. Insert the CPU with the correct orientation. The notched corner should be oriented toward the blank space on the socket nearest the lever . The CPU has a corner pin for two of the four corners, and will only fit in the orientation as shown. Ensure that the CPU is exactly parallel to the socket base so the pins make good contact and are not bent. Take care not to exert too much force, but press the CPU down gently into the slot. Once completely inserted, close the socket lever while holding down the CPU. Make sure the CPU fan and heatsink cover the entire face of the CPU. W ith the added weight of the CPU fan and heatsink locking brace, no extra force is required to keep the CPU in place.
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NOTE: If necessary, do not for get to set the correct Bus Frequency and Multiple for your processor or else boot-up may not be possible. Frequency multiple settings are available only on unlocked processors.
CAUTION! Be careful not to scrape the motherboard surface when mounting a
clamp-style processor fan or else damage may occur to the motherboard.
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BLANK
LEVER
AMD Athlon
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3.7 Expansion Cards
WARNING! Unplug your power supply when adding or removing expansion
cards or other system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both your motherboard and expansion cards.
3.7.1 Expansion Card Installation Procedure
1. Read the documentation for your expansion card and make any necessary hard-
2. Remove your computer system’s cover and the bracket plate on the slot you
3. Carefully align the card’s connectors and press firmly.
4. Secure the card on the slot with the screw you removed above.
5. Replace the computer system’s cover.
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6. Set up the BIOS if necessary
CPU
7. Install the necessary software drivers for your expansion card.
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ware or software settings for your expansion card, such as jumpers.
intend to use. Keep the bracket for possible future use.
(such as IRQ xx Used By Legacy Drive: Yes in 4.4.3 PCI Configuration)
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3.7.2 Assigning IRQs for Expansion Cards
Some expansion cards need an IRQ to operate. Generally, an IRQ must be exclu­sively assigned to one use. In a standard design, there are 16 IRQs available but most of them are already in use, leaving 6 IRQs free for expansion cards. If your motherboard has PCI audio onboard, an additional IRQ will be used. If your moth­erboard also has MIDI enabled, another IRQ will be used, leaving 4 IRQs free.
IMPORTANT: If using PCI cards on shared slots, make sure that the drivers sup­port Share IRQ or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. Conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups that will make the system unstable or cards inop­erable.
The following table lists the default IRQ assignments for standard PC devices. Use this table when configuring your system and for resolving IRQ conflicts.
Standard Interrupt Assignments
IRQ Priority Standard Function
0 1 System T imer 1 2 Keyboard Controller 2 N/A Programmable Interrupt 3* 11 Communications Port (COM2) 4* 12 Communications Port (COM1) 5* 13 Sound Card (sometimes LPT2) 6 14 Floppy Disk Controller 7* 15 Printer Port (LPT1) 8 3 System CMOS/Real Time Clock 9* 4 ACPI Mode when used 10* 5 IRQ Holder for PCI Steering 11* 6 IRQ Holder for PCI Steering 12* 7 PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port 13 8 Numeric Data Processor 14* 9 Primary IDE Channel 15* 10 Secondary IDE Channel
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*These IRQs are usually available for PCI devices.
Interrupt Request Table for this Motherboard
INT-A INT-B INT-C INT-D
PCI slot 1 shared —— — PCI slot 2 shared —— PCI slot 3 ——shared PCI slot 4 ———shared PCI slot 5 ———shared AGP Pro slot shared shared —— Onboard USB controller ———shared Onboard Audio/AMR ——shared Onboard Promise IDE Controller shared ——
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3.7.3 Accelerated Graphics Port Pro (AGP Pro)
This motherboard provides an Accelerated Graphics Port Pro (AGP Pro) slot to sup­port AGP/AGP Pro graphics cards, such as an ASUS AGP-V6800DDR/64M.
CAUTION! To avoid damaging your AGP/AGP Pro graphics card, your computer’s
power supply should be unplugged before inserting your graphics card into the slot.
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20-pin bay
Rib (inside slot) Rib
TOP VIEW
28-pin bay
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CAUTION! The AGP Pro slot is shipped with a safety tab on the 20-pin bay for
use with AGP cards without a retention notch. DO NOT remove this tab if you will be using such cards; removing may cause these cards to shift, which may cause damage to your card, slot, and motherboard. Remove ONLY when you will be using an AGP Pr o card. Use a rigid tip, such as a pen tip, to dislodge and remove the tab from the bay.
Removing the tab
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