ASUS A7V400-MX SE User Manual

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Contents

Notices ................................................................................................. v

Safety information .............................................................................. vi

About this guide ................................................................................ vii

A7V400-MX SE specifications summary ........................................... viii

Chapter 1:Chapter 1:

Chapter 1:

Chapter 1:Chapter 1:

1.1 Welcome! .............................................................................. 1-2

1.2 Package contents ................................................................. 1-2

1.3 Special features .................................................................... 1-2

1.3.1 Product highlights................................................... 1-2

1.3.2 Innovative 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 ................................................................... 1-9

1.7.1 Overview ................................................................. 1-9

1.7.2 Memory configurations ........................................... 1-9

Product introductionProduct introduction

Product introduction

Product introductionProduct introduction

1.7.3 Installing a DIMM ................................................... 1-13

1.7.4 Removing a DIMM ................................................. 1-13

1.8 Expansion slots ................................................................... 1-14

1.8.1 Installing an expansion card .................................. 1-14

1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card.............................. 1-14

1.8.3 AGP slot ................................................................ 1-16

1.8.4 PCI slots ................................................................ 1-16

1.9 Switch and jumpers ............................................................ 1-17

1.10 Connectors ......................................................................... 1-20

1.10.1 Rear panel connectors .......................................... 1-20

1.10.2 Internal connectors............................................... 1-21

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Safeguards

Chapter 2:Chapter 2:

Chapter 2:

Chapter 2:Chapter 2:

2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ........................................ 2-2

2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk .............................. 2-2

2.1.2 AwardBIOS Flash Utility .......................................... 2-3

2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS utility ................................... 2-4

2.1.4 ASUS EZ Flash utility .............................................. 2-4

2.1.5 ASUS Update utility ................................................ 2-5

2.2 BIOS beep codes .................................................................. 2-7

2.3 BIOS setup program ............................................................. 2-7

2.3.1 BIOS menu bar ........................................................ 2-8

2.3.2 Legend bar ............................................................. 2-8

2.4 Main menu .......................................................................... 2-10

2.5 Advanced menu .................................................................. 2-15

2.5.1 CPU Configuration ................................................. 2-15

2.5.2 Memory Configuration .......................................... 2-16

2.5.3 Chipset ................................................................. 2-17

2.5.4 PCIPnP ................................................................... 2-19

BIOS setupBIOS setup

BIOS setup

BIOS setupBIOS setup

2.5.5 Onboard Devices Configuration ............................ 2-20

2.5.6 USB Configuration................................................. 2-22

2.6 Power menu ........................................................................ 2-23

2.6.1 APM Configuration ................................................ 2-24

2.6.2 Hardware Monitor ................................................. 2-26

2.7 Boot menu .......................................................................... 2-27

2.7.1 Boot Device Priority .............................................. 2-27

2.7.2 Removable Drives ................................................. 2-28

2.7.3 Hard Disk Drives ................................................... 2-28

2.7.4 CDROM Drives ....................................................... 2-29

2.7.5 Boot Settings Configuration ................................. 2-29

2.7.6 Security ................................................................ 2-30

2.8 Exit menu ........................................................................... 2-32

Chapter 3:Chapter 3:

Chapter 3:

Chapter 3:Chapter 3:

3.1 Installing an operating system ............................................. 3-2

3.2 Support CD information ........................................................ 3-2

3.2.1 Running the support CD ......................................... 3-2

Software supportSoftware support

Software support

Software supportSoftware support

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3.2.2 Drivers menu .......................................................... 3-3

3.2.3 Utilities menu .......................................................... 3-3

3.2.4 Contacts menu ....................................................... 3-4

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Notices

Federal Communications Commission StatementFederal Communications Commission Statement

Federal Communications Commission Statement

Federal Communications Commission StatementFederal 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 StatementCanadian Department of Communications Statement

Canadian Department of Communications Statement

Canadian Department of Communications StatementCanadian 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 CanadianThis class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian

This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian

This class B digital apparatus complies with CanadianThis class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.ICES-003.

ICES-003.

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Safety information

Electrical safetyElectrical safety

Electrical safety

Electrical safetyElectrical 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 adapter 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 safetyOperation safety

Operation safety

Operation safetyOperation 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.

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About this guide

Conventions used in this guideConventions used in this guide

Conventions used in this guide

Conventions used in this guideConventions used in this guide

To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this guide.

WARNING. WARNING.

WARNING. Information to prevent injury to yourself when

WARNING. WARNING. trying to complete a task.

CAUTION.CAUTION.

CAUTION. Information to prevent damage to the components

CAUTION.CAUTION. when trying to complete a task.

IMPORTANT. IMPORTANT.

IMPORTANT. Information that you MUST follow to complete a

IMPORTANT. IMPORTANT. task.

NOTE. NOTE.

NOTE. Tips and additional information to aid in completing a

NOTE. NOTE. task.

Where to find more informationWhere to find more information

Where to find more information

Where to find more informationWhere to find more information

Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates.

ASUS websitesASUS websites

ASUS websites

ASUS websitesASUS websites The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information on ASUS

hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.

Optional documentationOptional documentation

Optional documentation

Optional documentationOptional 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.

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A7V400-MX SE specifications summary

CPUCPU

CPU

CPUCPU

ChipsetChipset

Chipset

ChipsetChipset

Front Side Bus (FSB)Front Side Bus (FSB)

Front Side Bus (FSB)

Front Side Bus (FSB)Front Side Bus (FSB)

MemoryMemory

Memory

MemoryMemory

Expansion slotsExpansion slots

Expansion slots

Expansion slotsExpansion slots

StorageStorage

Storage

StorageStorage

GraphicsGraphics

Graphics

GraphicsGraphics

Socket A for AMD Athlon™ XP/Sempron™ processors Thoroughbred/Barton core support

VIA KM400A VIA VT8237 (no RAID support)

400/333/266/200 MHz

2 x 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets support up to maximum 2 GB unbuffered DDR400*/333/266/200 non-ECC DDR SDRAM memory

*may run only at 333 MHz (DDR333)

3 x PCI 1 x AGP 8X/4X (1.5V only)

• 2 x IDE connectors support up to four UltraATA133/100/66 hard disk drives

• 2 x Serial ATA connectors support up to two Serial ATA hard disk drives

Integrated VIA UniChrome™ 3D/2D graphics and video controller

AudioAudio

Audio

AudioAudio

LANLAN

LAN

LANLAN

USBUSB

USB

USBUSB

HardwareHardware

Hardware

HardwareHardware monitoringmonitoring

monitoring

monitoringmonitoring

Rear panel I/ORear panel I/O

Rear panel I/O

Rear panel I/ORear panel I/O portsports

ports

portsports

InternalInternal

Internal

InternalInternal connectorsconnectors

connectors

connectorsconnectors

AD1888 SoundMAX 6-channel audio CODEC S/PDIF out interface

VIA VT6103 10/100 Mbps Ethernet LAN PHY

Supports up to eight USB 2.0 ports

Super I/O integrated monitoring of CPU/chassis fan and MB/CPU temperature

1 x Parallel port 1 x Serial (COM1) port 1 x VGA port 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (green) 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 6-channel audio ports

1 x Floppy disk drive connectors 2 x IDE connectors 2 x Serial ATA connectors 2 x USB connectors 1 x S/PDIF out connector 1 x GAME connector 1 x CD connector

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InternalInternal

Internal

InternalInternal connectorsconnectors

connectors

connectorsconnectors (continuation)(continuation)

(continuation)

(continuation)(continuation)

BIOS featuresBIOS features

BIOS features

BIOS featuresBIOS features

Industry standardIndustry standard

Industry standard

Industry standardIndustry standard

ManageabilityManageability

Manageability

ManageabilityManageability

Support CDSupport CD

Support CD

Support CDSupport CD contentscontents

contents

contentscontents

Form factorForm factor

Form factor

Form factorForm factor

1 x AUX connector 1 x Front panel audio connector CPU/chassis fan connectors ATX power connector Panel connector

2 Mb Flash ROM, Phoenix Award BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.3,ASUS EZ Flash, ASUS CrashFree BIOS, ASUS C.O.P. (CPU Overheating Protection)

PCI 2.2, USB 2.0/1.1

Wake on Ring (WOR), Wake on LAN (WOL)

Drivers ASUS PC Probe ASUS Live Update Utility Award BIOS Flash Utility Adobe Acrobat Reader Anti-virus Utility (OEM version) Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c

Micro-ATX form factor: 9.6 in x 9.6 in

* Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports.

introduction

Product

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1.1 Welcome!

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Thank you for buying an ASUSThank you for buying an ASUS

Thank you for buying an ASUS

Thank you for buying an ASUSThank you for buying an ASUS

The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it another standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards!

Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the items in your package with the list below.

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1.2 Package contents

Check your motherboard package for the following items.

MotherboardMotherboard

Motherboard ASUS A7V400-MX SE motherboard

MotherboardMotherboard

CablesCables

Cables Serial ATA signal cable and Serial ATA power cable

CablesCables

Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable Floppy disk drive cable

AccessoriesAccessories

Accessories I/O shield

AccessoriesAccessories

Application CDsApplication CDs

Application CDs ASUS motherboard support CD

Application CDsApplication CDs

DocumentationDocumentation

Documentation User guide

DocumentationDocumentation

If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.

1.3 Special features

1.3.11.3.1

1.3.1

1.3.11.3.1

400 MHz FSB support 400 MHz FSB support

400 MHz FSB support

400 MHz FSB support 400 MHz FSB support

The motherboard comes with a Socket A that supports Athlon™ XP/ Sempron™ processor with up to 400 MHz front side bus frequency for increased application productivity and enhanced digital multimedia experience. See page 1-8.

VIA KM400A and VT8237 VIA KM400A and VT8237

VIA KM400A and VT8237

VIA KM400A and VT8237 VIA KM400A and VT8237

The VIA KM400A Northbridge and the VIA VT8237 Southbridge chipset provides support for vital motherboard interfaces. The Northridge chip features an integrated VIA Unichrome™ 2D/3D graphics core allowing efficient execution of multimedia applications and playback support for DVD video. The chipsets communicate at speeds of up to 533 MB/s using the fast 8X V-Link connection.

Product highlightsProduct highlights

Product highlights

Product highlightsProduct highlights

The VT8237 chip provides native support for Serial ATA, USB, Parallel ATA, LAN, and audio interfaces.

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DDR memory supportDDR memory support

DDR memory support

DDR memory supportDDR memory support

Employing the Double Data Rate (DDR) memory technology, the motherboard supports up to 2 GB of system memory using DDR 333/266/ 200 DIMMs. The fast 333 MHz memory bus delivers the required bandwidth for the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. See page 1-9 for details.

Serial ATA technology Serial ATA technology

Serial ATA technology

Serial ATA technology Serial ATA technology

The motherboard supports the Serial ATA technology through the Serial ATA connectors and the VIA VT8237R. The SATA specification allows for thinner, more flexible cables with lower pin count, reduced voltage requirement, and up to 150 MB/s data transfer rate. See page 1-22 for details.

Integrated Ethernet LAN controller Integrated Ethernet LAN controller

Integrated Ethernet LAN controller

Integrated Ethernet LAN controller Integrated Ethernet LAN controller

A 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet controller is embedded in this motherboard to give you a fast and reliable connection to a local area network (LAN) and the Internet. See page 1-20.

SoundMax 6-channel audio SoundMax 6-channel audio

SoundMax 6-channel audio

SoundMax 6-channel audio SoundMax 6-channel audio

Onboard is the ADI SoundMax 5.1-channel audio CODEC. The SoundMAX Digital Audio System is the industry’s highest performance and most reliable audio solution for business professionals, audiophiles, musicians, and gamers. SoundMAX Digital Audio System can output 5.1 channel surround sound and features state-of-the-art DLS2 MIDI synthesizer and supports all major game audio technologies. See page 1-20.

S/PDIF digital sound ready S/PDIF digital sound ready

S/PDIF digital sound ready

S/PDIF digital sound ready S/PDIF digital sound ready

The motherboard supports the S/PDIF Out function through the S/PDIF connector at midboard. The S/PDIF technology turns your computer into a high-end entertainment system with digital connectivity to powerful audio and speaker systems. See page 1-25 for details.

USB 2.0 technology USB 2.0 technology

USB 2.0 technology

USB 2.0 technology USB 2.0 technology

The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from the 12 Mbps bandwidth on USB 1.1 to a fast 480 Mbps on USB 2.0. USB 2.0 is backward compatible with USB 1.1. See pages 1-20 and 1-23 for details.

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1.3.2

1.3.21.3.2

CrashFree BIOS CrashFree BIOS

CrashFree BIOS

CrashFree BIOS CrashFree BIOS

This feature allows you to restore the original BIOS data from a floppy disk (with the original BIOS file and the AwardBIOS Flash Utility) in case the BIOS file gets corrupted. This utility eliminates the need to buy a replacement ROM chip. See page 2-4 for details.

ASUS EZ Flash BIOS ASUS EZ Flash BIOS

ASUS EZ Flash BIOS

ASUS EZ Flash BIOS 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 2-4 for details.

ASUS C.O.P. (CPU Overheating Protection) ASUS C.O.P. (CPU Overheating Protection)

ASUS C.O.P. (CPU Overheating Protection)

ASUS C.O.P. (CPU Overheating Protection) ASUS C.O.P. (CPU Overheating Protection)

The ASUS C.O.P. (CPU Overheating Protection) is a hardware protection circuit that automatically shuts down the system power before temperatures go high enough to permanently damage the CPU. See page 2-26 for details.

Innovative ASUS featuresInnovative ASUS features

Innovative ASUS features

Innovative ASUS featuresInnovative ASUS features

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1.4 Before you proceed

Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings.

• Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component.

• Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or 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, ensureBefore you install or remove any component, ensure

•

Before you install or remove any component, ensure

Before you install or remove any component, ensureBefore you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or thethat the ATX power supply is switched off or the

that the ATX power supply is switched off or the

that the ATX power supply is switched off or thethat the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. power cord is detached from the power supply.

power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure

power cord is detached from the power supply. power cord is detached from the power supply. to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components.

Onboard LEDOnboard LED

Onboard LED

Onboard LEDOnboard LED

The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode. This is 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.

SB_PWR

A7V400-MX SE

A7V400-MX SE Onboard LED

Standby

Power

OFF

Powered

Off

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1.5 Motherboard overview

1.5.11.5.1

1.5.1

1.5.11.5.1

PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard

COM1

PARALLEL PORT

VGA1

USB12

LAN_USB34

Top:Line In Center:Line Out Below:Mic In

Motherboard layoutMotherboard layout

Motherboard layout

Motherboard layoutMotherboard layout

24.5cm (9.6in)

Socket 462

USBPWR12

USBPWR34

VIA

KM400A

Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP1)

CPU_FAN

DSW

FLOPPY

DDR DIMM1 (64 bit,184-pin module)

DDR DIMM2 (64 bit,184-pin module)

ATX Power Connector

PRI_IDE

SEC_IDE

24.5cm (9.6in)

VIA

VT6103

SPDIF

AD1888

FP_AUDIO

PCI1

A7V400-MX SE

PCI2

PCI3

CDAUX

USB56

CR2032 3V Lithium Cell

CMOS Power

USB78

CLRTC

USBPWR56 USBPWR78

VIA

VT8237

SB_PWR

GAME

SATA2

SATA1

Super

I/O

ISA

2Mbit

CHA_FAN1

PANEL

BIOS

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1.5.21.5.2

1.5.2

1.5.21.5.2

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.

Placement directionPlacement direction

Placement direction

Placement directionPlacement direction

1.5.31.5.3

1.5.3

1.5.31.5.3

Place eight (8) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis.

Place this side towardsPlace this side towards

Place this side towards

Place this side towardsPlace this side towards the rear of the chassisthe rear of the chassis

the rear of the chassis

the rear of the chassisthe rear of the chassis

Screw holesScrew holes

Screw holes

Screw holesScrew holes

Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard.

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1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU)

1.6.11.6.1

1.6.1

1.6.11.6.1

OverviewOverview

Overview

OverviewOverview

The motherboard has a Socket A for installation. The Athlon™/Sempron™ CPU has a “marked” corner. This corner is usually indicated with a notch, and/or a golden square or triangle. Refer to this indicator when orienting the CPU. A fan and heatsink should be installed on top of the CPU to prevent overheating.

This motherboard does not support AMD processors with less than 1 GHz core speed.

CPU NOTCH TO INNER CORNER

LOCK

LEVER

A7V400-MX SE

AMD™ CPU

CPU NOTCH

A7V400-MX SE Socket 462

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1.6.2

1.6.21.6.2

Installing the CPUInstalling the CPU

Installing the CPU

Installing the CPUInstalling the CPU

Follow these steps to install a CPU:

1. Locate the CPU socket. Open the socket by pulling the lever gently sideways away from the socket, then lift the lever upwards to a 90 to 100-degree angle.

2. Insert the CPU with the correct orientation. The notched or golden corner of the CPU must be oriented toward the inner corner of the socket base nearest to the lever hinge.

Golden corner

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The CPU should drop easily into place. Do not force the CPU into the socket to avoid bending the pins. If the CPU does not fit, check its alignment and look for bent pins.

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1.7 System memory

1.7.11.7.1

1.7.1

1.7.11.7.1

OverviewOverview

Overview

OverviewOverview

The motherboard has two Double Data Rate (DDR) DIMM sockets that support up to 2 GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR400*/333/266/200 DDR SDRAM DIMMs. Each DIMM socket is double-sided.

A7V400-MX SE

A7V400-MX SE 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets

* You can install a DDR400 DIMM(s) on the slot(s). However, a DDR400 DIMM may only run at speeds of up to 333 MHz (DDR333).

80 Pins 104 Pins

DIMM1

DIMM2

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Memory configurationsMemory configurations

Memory configurations

Memory configurationsMemory configurations

You may install single or double-sided 64 MB, 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB, and 1 GB DDR DIMMs to the sockets.

For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from qualified vendors. See the next page for a list of qualified DDR400 and DDR333 DIMM vendors.

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DDR400 Qualified Vendors ListDDR400 Qualified Vendors List

DDR400 Qualified Vendors List

DDR400 Qualified Vendors ListDDR400 Qualified Vendors List

SizeSize

Size

SizeSize

256 MB KINGSTON KVR400X64C3A/256 N/A Hynix SS HY5DU56822BT-D43 512 MB KINGSTON KVR400X64C3A/512 N/A Hynix DS HY5DU56822BT-D43 256 MB KINGSTON KVR400X72C3A/256 N/A Mosel SS V58C2256804SAT5(ECC) 512 MB KINGSTON KVR400X72C3A/512 N/A Mosel DS V58C2256804SAT5(ECC) 256 MB KINGSTON KVR400X64C3A/256 N/A Infineon SS HYB25D256800BT-5B 512 MB KINGSTON KVR400X64C3A/512 N/A Infineon DS HYB25D256809BT-5B 256 MB KINGSTON KVR400X64C3A/256 N/A KINGSTON SS D3208DL2T-5

512 MB KINGSTON KHX3200A/512 N/A N/A DS N/A 1024 MB KINGSTON KVR400X64C3A/1G 3 N/A DS HYB25D512800BE-5B 1024 MB KINGSTON KHX3200ULK2/1G 2 N/A DS N/A

256 MB SAMSUNG M381L3223ETM-CCC 3ECC SAMSUNG SS K4H560838E-TCCC(ECC)

512 MB SAMSUNG M381L6423ETM-CCC N/A SAMSUNG DS K4H560838E-TCCC(ECC)

256 MB SAMSUNG M368L3223ETM-CCC N/A SAMSUNG SS K4H560838E-TCCC

256 MB SAMSUNG M368L3223FTN-CCC 3 SAMSUNG SS K4H560838F-TCCC

512 MB SAMSUNG M368L6423FTN-CCC 3 SAMSUNG DS K4H560838F-TCCC

512 MB SAMSUNG M368L6523BTM-CCC 3 SAMSUNG SS K4H510838B-TCCC

256 MB MICRON MT8VDDT3264AG-40BCB N/A MICRON SS MT46V32M8TG-5BC

512 MB MICRON MT16VDDT6464AG-40BCB N/A MICRON DS MT46V32M8TG-5BC

256 MB Infineon HYS64D32300HU-5-C 3 Infineon SS HYB25D256800CE-5C

512 MB Infineon HYS64D64320HU-5-C N/A Infineon DS HYB25D256800CE-5C

256 MB CORSAIR CMX256A-3200C2PT 2 Winbond SS W942508BH-5

512 MB CORSAIR CMX512-3200C2 2 Winbond DS N/A

512 MB CORSAIR VS512MB400 2.5 VALUE seLecT DS VS32M8-5 1024 MB CORSAIR TWINX2048-3200C2 3 N/A DS N/A

256 MB Hynix HYMD232645D8J-D43 3 Hynix SS HY5DU56822DT-D43

512 MB Hynix HYMD264646D8J-D43 3 Hynix DS HY5DU56822DT-D43

256 MB TwinMOS M2G9I08AIATT9F081AADT 2.5 TwinMOS SS TMD7608F8E50D

512 MB TwinMOS M2G9J16AJATT9F081AADT 2.5 TwinMOS DS TMD7608F8E50D

256 MB TwinMOS M2G9I08A8ATT9F081AADT 2.5 TwinMOS SS TMD7608F8E50D

512 MB TwinMOS M2G9J16A8ATT9F081AADT 2.5 TwinMOS DS TMD7608F8E50D

256 MB Transcend TS32MLD64V4F3 3 SAMSUNG SS K4H560838F-TCCC

512 MB Transcend TS64MLD64V4F3 3 SAMSUNG DS K4H560838F-TCCC 1024 MB Transcend TS128MLD64V4J 3 SAMSUNG DS K4H510838B-TCCC

256 MB Apacer 77.10636.33G 3 Infineon SS HYB25D256800CE-5C

512 MB Apacer 77.10736.33G 3 Infineon DS HYB25D256800CE-5C

256 MB Apacer 77.10639.60G 2.5 ProMOS SS V58C2256804SCT5B

512 MB Apacer 77.10739.60G 2.5 ProMOS DS V58C2256804SCT5B

256 MB A DATA MDOSS6F3G31Y0K1E0Z 3 SAMSUNG SS K4H560838E-TCCC

512 MB A DATA MDOSS6F3H41Y0N1E0Z 3 SAMSUNG DS K4H560838F-TCCC

256 MB A DATA MDOHY6F3G31Y0N1E0Z 3 Hynix SS HY5DU56822CT-D43

512 MB A DATA MDOHY6F3H41Y0N1E0Z 3 Hynix DS HY5DU56822CT-D43

256 MB A DATA MDOAD5F3G31Y0D1E02 2.5 N/A SS ADD8608A8A-5B

512 MB A DATA MDOAD5F3H41Y0D1E02 2.5 N/A DS ADD8608A8A-5B

256 MB Winbond W9425GCDB-5 3 Winbond SS W942508CH-5

512 MB Winbond W9451GCDB-5 N/A Winbond DS W942508CH-5

256 MB PSC AL5D8B53T-5B1K 2.5 PSC SS A2S56D30BTP

512 MB PSC AL6D8B53T-5B1K 2.5 PSC DS A2S56D30BTP

256 MB KINGMAX MPXB62D-38KT3R N/A N/A SS KDL388P4LA-50

512 MB KINGMAX MPXC22D-38KT3R N/A N/A DS KDL388P4LA-50

512 MB SAMSUNG M378T6553BG0-CD5 N/A N/A SS K4T51083QB-GCD5

VendorVendor

Vendor

VendorVendor

ModelModel

Model

ModelModel

CLCL

BrandBrand

Brand

BrandBrand

Side(s)Side(s)

Side(s)

Side(s)Side(s)

ComponentComponent

Component

ComponentComponent

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DDR400 Qualified Vendors List (continuation)

DDR400 Qualified Vendors List (continuation)DDR400 Qualified Vendors List (continuation)

SizeSize

Size

SizeSize

256 MB NANYA NT256D64S88C0G-5T 3 N/A SS NT5DS32M8CT-5T 512 MB NANYA NT512D64S8HC0G-5T 3 N/A DS NT5DS32M8CT-5T 256 MB BRAIN POWERB6U808-256M-SAM-400 N/A SAMSUNG SS K4H560838D-TCC4 512 MB BRAIN POWERB6U808-512M-SAM-400 N/A SAMSUNG DS K4H560838D-TCC4 256 MB CENTURY DXV6S8SSCCE3K27E N/A SAMSUNG SS K4H560838E-TCCC 512 MB CENTURY DXV2S8SSCCE3K27E N/A SAMSUNG DS K4H560838E-TCCC 256 MB CENTURY DXV6S8EL5BM3T27C N/A N/A SS DD2508AMTA 512 MB CENTURY DXV2S8EL5BM3T27C N/A N/A DS DD2508AMTA 256 MB elixir M2U25664DS88C3G-5T 3 elixir SS N2DS25680CT-5T 512 MB elixir M2U51264DS8HC1G-5T 3 elixir DS N2DS25680CT-5T 256 MB Kreton N/A N/A VT SS VT3225804T-5 512 MB Kreton N/A N/A VT DS VT3225804T-5 256 MB Veritech VT400FMV/2561103 3 VT SS VT56DD32M8PC-5 512 MB Veritech VT400FMV/5121003 3 VT DS VT56DD32M8PC-5 256 MB Pmi MD44256VIT3208GMHA01 2.5 MOSEL SS V58C2256804SAT5B 512 MB Pmi MD44512VIT3208GATA03 2.5 MOSEL DS V58C2256804SAT5B 256 MB ProMOS V826632K24SCTG-D0 2.5 N/A SS V58C2256804SCT5B 512 MB ProMOS V826664K24SCTG-D0 2.5 N/A DS V58C2256804SCT5B 256 MB Deutron AL5D8C53T-5B1T 2.5 PSC SS A2S56D30CTP 512 MB Deutron AL6D8C53T-5B1T 2.5 PSC DS A2S56D30CTP 256 MB GEIL GL5123200DC N/A N/A SS GL3LC32G88TG-35 512 MB GEIL GL1GB3200DC N/A N/A DS GL3LC32G88TG-35 256 MB GEIL GLX2563200UP N/A N/A SS GL3LC32G88TG-5A 256 MB GEIL GD3200-512DC N/A N/A SS WLCSP Package 256 MB crucial BL3264Z402.8TG 2 Ballistix SS N/A 512 MB crucial BL6464Z402.16TG 2 Ballistix DS N/A 256 MB Novax 96M425653CE-40TB6 2.5 CEON SS C2S56D30TP-5 512 MB Novax 96M451253CE-40TB6 2.5 CEON DS C2S56D30TP-5

VendorVendor

Vendor

VendorVendor

ModelModel

Model

ModelModel

CLCL

BrandBrand

Brand

BrandBrand

Side(s)Side(s)

Side(s)

Side(s)Side(s)

ComponentComponent

Component

ComponentComponent

Side(s)Side(s)

Side(s):

Side(s)Side(s) CLCL

C L - CAS Latency

CLCL

SSSS

S S - Single-sided

SSSS

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D S - Double-sided

DSDS

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DDR333 Qualified Vendors List

DDR333 Qualified Vendors ListDDR333 Qualified Vendors List

SizeSize

Size

SizeSize

256 MB NANYA NT256D64S88C0G-5T 3 N/A SS NT5DS32M8CT-5T

256 MB SAMSUNG M368L3223ETN-CB3 N/A SAMSUNG SS K4H560838E-TCB3

512 MB SAMSUNG M368L6423ETN-CB3 2.5 SAMSUNG DS K4H560838E-TCB3

256 MB SAMSUNG M381L3223ETM-CB3 2.5ECC SAMSUNG SS K4H560838E-TCB3(ECC)

512 MB SAMSUNG M381L6423ETM-CB3 2.5ECC SAMSUNG DS K4H560838E-TCB3(ECC)

256 MB SAMSUNG M368L3223FTN-CB3 2.5 SAMSUNG SS K4H560838F-TCB3

256 MB MICRON MT8VDDT3264AG-335CA 2.5 MICRON SS MT46V32M8TG-6TC

512 MB MICRON MT16VDDT6464AG-335CA 2.5 MICRON DS MT46V32M8TG-6TC

256 MB CORSAIR VS256MB333 2.5 VALUE seLecT SS VS32M8-6

512 MB CORSAIR VS512MB333 N/AVALUE seLecT DS VS32M8-6

256 MB KINGSTON KVR333X64C25/256 2.5 KINGSTON SS D3208DH1T-6

512 MB KINGSTON KVR333X64C25/512 2.5 KINGSTON DS D3208DH1T-6

256 MB PQI MD3456UPS N/A PQI SS PQ3D328S6-0246

512 MB TwinMos M2G5J16AJATT5F081AA4T 2.5 TwinMos DS TMD7608F8E60D

512 MB MOSEL MPMC225-383 N/A MOSEL DS V58C2256804SAT6

256 MB Transcend TS32MLD64V3F5 N/A SAMSUNG SS K4H560838F-TCCC

256 MB elixir M2U25664DS88C3G-6K 2.5 elixir SS N2DS25680CT-6K

512 MB elixir M2U51264DS8HC1G-6K 2.5 elixir DS N2DS25680CT-6K

256 MB Veritech VT333FMV/2561103 2.5 VT SS VT56DD32M8PC-6

512 MB Veritech VT333FMV/5121103 2.5 VT DS VT56DD32M8PC-6

256 MB NANYA NT256D64S88C0G-6K 2.5 N/A SS NT5DS32M8CT-6K

512 MB NANYA NT512D64S8HC0G-6K 2.5 N/ A DS NT5DS32M8CT-6K 1024 MB NANYA NT1GD64S8HA0F-6K 2.5-3-3 HANYA DS NT5DS64M8AF-6K

VendorVendor

Vendor

VendorVendor

ModelModel

Model

ModelModel

CLCL

BrandBrand

Brand

BrandBrand

Side(s)Side(s)

Side(s)

Side(s)Side(s)

ComponentComponent

Component

ComponentComponent

Side(s)Side(s)

Side(s):

Side(s)Side(s) CLCL

C L - CAS Latency

CLCL

SSSS

S S - Single-sided

SSSS

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DSDS

D S - Double-sided

DSDS

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1.7.3

1.7.31.7.3

Follow these steps to install a DIMM.

Installing a DIMMInstalling a DIMM

Installing a DIMM

Installing a DIMMInstalling a DIMM

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.

1. Locate the DIMM sockets in the motherboard.

2. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward.

3. Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket.

A DDR DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it fits in only one direction. DO NOT force a DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM.

4. Firmly insert the DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated.

DDR DIMM notch

Unlocked Retaining

Clip

Locked Retaining Clip

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Follow these steps to remove a DIMM.

1. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM.

2. Remove the DIMM from the socket.

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Removing a DIMMRemoving a DIMM

Removing a DIMM

Removing a DIMMRemoving a DIMM

Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with extra force.

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1.8 Expansion slots

In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support.

Make sure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.

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1.8.11.8.1

To install an expansion card:

1. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with it and make the necessary hardware settings for the card.

2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is already installed in a chassis).

3. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you intend to use. Keep the screw for later use.

4. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is completely seated on the slot.

5. Secure the card to the chassis with the screw you removed earlier.

6. Replace the system cover.

1.8.21.8.2

1.8.2

1.8.21.8.2

After installing the expansion card, configure the it by adjusting the software settings.

Installing an expansion cardInstalling an expansion card

Installing an expansion card

Installing an expansion cardInstalling an expansion card

Configuring an expansion cardConfiguring an expansion card

Configuring an expansion card

Configuring an expansion cardConfiguring an expansion card

1. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 2 for information on BIOS setup.

2. Assign an IRQ to the card. Refer to the tables on the next page.

3. Install the software drivers for the expansion card.

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Standard interrupt assignmentsStandard interrupt assignments

Standard interrupt assignments

Standard interrupt assignmentsStandard interrupt assignments

IRQIRQ

IRQ

IRQIRQ

0 1 System Timer 1 2 Keyboard Controller 2 - Re-direct to IRQ#9 4 12 Communications Port (COM1)* 5 13 IRQ holder for PCI steering* 6 14 Floppy Disk Controller 7 15 Printer Port (LPT1)* 8 3 System CMOS/Real Time Clock

9 4 IRQ holder for PCI steering* 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

* These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices.* These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices.

* These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices.

* These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices.* These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices.

PriorityPriority

Priority

PriorityPriority

Standard FunctionStandard Function

Standard Function

Standard FunctionStandard Function

IRQ assignments for this motherboardIRQ assignments for this motherboard

IRQ assignments for this motherboard

IRQ assignments for this motherboardIRQ assignments for this motherboard

PCI slot 1 ——used — PCI slot 2 ———used PCI slot 3 shared ——— AGP slot — shared ——

When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support “Share IRQ” or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments; otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable.

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1.8.3

1.8.31.8.3

The motherboard has an Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot that supports +1.5 V 8X/4X AGP graphics card. Note the notches on the card golden fingers to ensure that they fit into the AGP slot.

A7V400-MX SE Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP)

AGP slotAGP slot

AGP slot

AGP slotAGP slot

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Keyed for 1.5v

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The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. The figure shows a LAN card installed on a PCI slot.

PCI slotsPCI slots

PCI slots

PCI slotsPCI slots

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1.9 Switch and jumpers

1.1.

CPU external frequency selection (DSW Switches 1-5)CPU external frequency selection (DSW Switches 1-5)

CPU external frequency selection (DSW Switches 1-5)

1.1.

CPU external frequency selection (DSW Switches 1-5)CPU external frequency selection (DSW Switches 1-5) The motherboard frequency is adjusted through the DIP switches.

The white block represents the switch position. The illustration below shows the ON and OFF positions of the switches.

(Default)

12345

OFF

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The option to set the CPU core bus frequency multiple is available only on unlocked CPUs. If you are using a locked CPU, setting the switches does not produce any effect.

O N

100MHz

66.67MHz

33.33MHz

The DSW switch tells the clock generator what frequency to send the CPU. This allows the selection of the CPU’s external frequency (or bus clock). The bus clock multiplied by the frequency multiple equals the CPU’s internal frequency (the advertised CPU speed).

The default CPU external frequency is 100 MHz. If your CPU supports 200/166/133 MHz external frequency, adjust the DSW settings before installing the motherboard to the chassis.

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A7V400-MX SE CPU external frequency selection

CPU AGP

PCI

DSW

12345

O N

200MHz

66.67MHz

33.33MHz

FSBFSB

FSB

FSBFSB

400 200 MHz 333 166 MHz 266 133 MHz 200 100 MHz

12345

O N

166.67MHz

66.67MHz

33.33MHz

CPU External FrequencyCPU External Frequency

CPU External Frequency

CPU External FrequencyCPU External Frequency

12345

O N

133.33MHz

66.67MHz

33.33MHz

(Default)

12345

O N

100MHz

66.67MHz

33.33MHz

Set the CPU frequency only to the recommended settings. Frequencies other than the recommended CPU bus frequencies are not guaranteed to be stable.

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2.2.

Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC)Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC)

Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC)

2.2.

Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC)Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in

CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords.

To erase the RTC RAM:

1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord.

2. Remove the onboard battery.

3. Move the jumper cap from pins 2-3 (default) to pins 1-2. Keep the cap on pins 1-2 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the cap back to pins 2-3.

4. Reinstall the battery.

5. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer.

6. Hold down the <Del> key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data.

Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure!

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12 23

NormalClear CMOS

(Default)

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3.3.

USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPWR12, USBPWR34,USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPWR12, USBPWR34,

USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPWR12, USBPWR34,

3.3.

USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPWR12, USBPWR34,USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPWR12, USBPWR34, USBPWR56, USBPWR78)USBPWR56, USBPWR78)

USBPWR56, USBPWR78)

USBPWR56, USBPWR78)USBPWR56, USBPWR78) Set these jumpers to +5V to wake up the computer from S1 sleep

mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. Set to +5VSB to wake up from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in reduced power mode).

USBPWR12 USBPWR34

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• The USB device wake-up feature requires a power supply that can provide 500mA on the +5VSB lead for each USB port; otherwise, the system will not power up.

• The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in sleep mode.

2 1

+5V

USBPWR56 USBPWR78

+5V

3 2

+5VSB

(Default)

2321

+5VSB

(Default)

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1.10 Connectors

1.10.11.10.1

1.10.1

1.10.11.10.1

Rear panel connectorsRear panel connectors

Rear panel connectors

Rear panel connectorsRear panel connectors

2 3

4 5 6

1.1.

PS/2 mouse port (green).PS/2 mouse port (green).

PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse.

1.1.

PS/2 mouse port (green).PS/2 mouse port (green).

2.2.

Parallel port.Parallel port.

Parallel port. This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner,

2.2.

Parallel port.Parallel port.

910

or other devices.

3.3.

LAN (RJ-45) port.LAN (RJ-45) port.

LAN (RJ-45) port. This port allows 10/100 Mbps connection to a

3.3.

LAN (RJ-45) port.LAN (RJ-45) port. Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub.

4.4.

Line In port (light blue).Line In port (light blue).

Line In port (light blue). This port connects a tape, CD, DVD

4.4.

Line In port (light blue).Line In port (light blue). player or other audio sources. In 6-channel mode, the function of this port becomes Bass/Center.

5.5.

Line Out port (lime).Line Out port (lime).

Line Out port (lime). This port connects a headphone or a

5.5.

Line Out port (lime).Line Out port (lime). speaker. In 4/6-channel mode, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out.

6.6.

Microphone port (pink). Microphone port (pink).

Microphone port (pink). This port connects a microphone. In

6.6.

Microphone port (pink). Microphone port (pink). 4/6-channel mode, the function of this port becomes Rear Speaker Out.

The functions of the Line Out, Line In, and Microphone ports change when you select the 4 or 6-channel audio configuration as shown in the following table.

Audio 2, 4, or 6-channel configurationAudio 2, 4, or 6-channel configuration

Audio 2, 4, or 6-channel configuration

Audio 2, 4, or 6-channel configurationAudio 2, 4, or 6-channel configuration

PortPort

Port

PortPort

Light Blue Line In Line In Bass/Center Lime Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Pink Mic In Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out

7.7.

USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4.USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4.

USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus

7.7.

USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4.USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4.

Headset/Headset/

Headset/

Headset/Headset/

2-channel2-channel

2-channel

2-channel2-channel

4-channel4-channel

4-channel

4-channel4-channel

6-channel6-channel

6-channel

6-channel6-channel

(USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices.

8.8.

USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2.USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2.

USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus

8.8.

USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2.USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices.

9.9.

Video Graphics Adapter port. Video Graphics Adapter port.

Video Graphics Adapter port. This 15-pin port is for a VGA

9.9.

Video Graphics Adapter port. Video Graphics Adapter port. monitor or other VGA-compatible devices.

10.10.

Serial portSerial port

10.

Serial port. This 9-pin COM1 port is for pointing devices or other

10.10.

Serial portSerial port serial devices.

11.11.

PS/2 keyboard port (purple).PS/2 keyboard port (purple).

11.

PS/2 keyboard port (purple). This port is for a PS/2 keyboard.

11.11.

PS/2 keyboard port (purple).PS/2 keyboard port (purple).

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1.10.21.10.2

1.10.2

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1.1.

Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY)Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY)

Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY)

1.1.

Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY)Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY)

Internal connectorsInternal connectors

Internal connectors

Internal connectorsInternal connectors

This connector is for the provided floppy disk drive (FDD) signal cable. Insert one end of the cable to this connector, then connect the other end to the signal connector at the back of the floppy disk drive.

Pin 5 on the connector is removed to prevent incorrect cable connection when using a FDD cable with a covered Pin 5.

FLOPPY

NOTE: Orient the red markings on the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1.

A7V400-MX SE

A7V400-MX SE Floppy disk drive connector

2.2.

IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE, SEC_IDE)IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE, SEC_IDE)

IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE, SEC_IDE)

2.2.

IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE, SEC_IDE)IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE, SEC_IDE)

PIN 1

This connector is for an Ultra DMA 133 signal cable. The Ultra DMA 133 signal cable has three connectors: a blue connector for the IDE connector on the motherboard, a black connector for an Ultra DMA 133/100/66 IDE slave device (optical drive/hard disk drive), and a gray connector for an Ultra DMA 133/100/66 IDE master device (hard disk drive). If you install two hard disk drives, you must configure the second drive as a slave device by setting its jumper accordingly. Refer to the hard disk documentation for the jumper settings.

• Pin 20 on the IDE connector is removed to match the covered hole on the Ultra DMA cable connector. This prevents incorrect insertion when you connect the IDE cable.

• Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for Ultra DMA 133/100/66 IDE devices.

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PRI_IDE

PIN 1

NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the IDE ribbon cable to PIN 1.

SEC_IDE

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Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2)Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2)

Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2)

3.3.

Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2)Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA

hard disk drives.

SATA2

GND

RSATA_TXP2

RSATA_TXN2

RSATA_RXP2

RSATA_RXN2

A7V400-MX SE

A7V400-MX SE SATA connector

Important notes on Serial ATAImportant notes on Serial ATA

Important notes on Serial ATA

Important notes on Serial ATAImportant notes on Serial ATA

• You must install Windows

SATA1

GND

RSATA_TXP1

RSATA_TXN1

RSATA_RXP1

RSATA_RXN1

2000 SP4, Windows® XP SP1, Windows

2003, or newer OS versions before using Serial ATA hard disk drives.

• The Serial ATA interface is not supported when using Windows

98SE/Me operating system.

4.4.

CPU and chassis fan connectorsCPU and chassis fan connectors

CPU and chassis fan connectors

4.4.

CPU and chassis fan connectorsCPU and chassis fan connectors (3-pin CPU_FAN, CHA_FAN)(3-pin CPU_FAN, CHA_FAN)

(3-pin CPU_FAN, CHA_FAN)

(3-pin CPU_FAN, CHA_FAN)(3-pin CPU_FAN, CHA_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350 mA~740 mA (8.88 W

max.) or a total of 1 A~2.22 A (26.64 W max.) at +12V. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector.

Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors!

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CPU_FAN

GND

+12V

Rotation

CHA_FAN

GND +12V Rotation

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5.5.

USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78)USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78)

USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78)

5.5.

USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78)USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module

cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis.

The USB module is purchased separately.

USB+5V

USB_P6-

USB_P6+

GND

A7V400-MX SE

USB56

USB78

USB+5V

USB_P8-

USB_P8+

GND

A7V400-MX SE USB connectors

Never connect a

1394 cable1394 cable

1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will

1394 cable1394 cable

USB+5V

USB_P5-

USB_P5+

GND

USB+5V

USB_P7-

USB_P7+

GND

damage the motherboard!

6.6.

GAME/MIDI connector (16-1 pin GAME)GAME/MIDI connector (16-1 pin GAME)

GAME/MIDI connector (16-1 pin GAME)

6.6.

GAME/MIDI connector (16-1 pin GAME)GAME/MIDI connector (16-1 pin GAME) This connector is for a GAME/MIDI port. Connect the GAME/MIDI

module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. The GAME/MIDI port on the module connects a joystick or a game pad for playing games, and MIDI devices for playing or editing audio files.

The GAME/MIDI module is purchased separately.

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GAME

+5V

J1B2

MIDI_IN

GND

J1CY

J2B2

J2CY

GND

J1B1

J1CX

+5V

J2B1

J2CX

MIDI_OUT

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7.7.

Internal audio connectors (4-pin CD, AUX)Internal audio connectors (4-pin CD, AUX)

Internal audio connectors (4-pin CD, AUX)

7.7.

Internal audio connectors (4-pin CD, AUX)Internal audio connectors (4-pin CD, AUX) These connectors allow you to receive stereo audio input from sound

sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card.

CD(Black)AUX(White)

A7V400-MX SE

Ground

Left Audio Channel

Right Audio Channel

Ground

Left Audio Channel

Right Audio Channel

A7V400-MX SE Internal audio connectors

8.8.

Front panel audio connectors (10-1 pin FP_AUDIO)Front panel audio connectors (10-1 pin FP_AUDIO)

Front panel audio connectors (10-1 pin FP_AUDIO)

8.8.

Front panel audio connectors (10-1 pin FP_AUDIO)Front panel audio connectors (10-1 pin FP_AUDIO)

This connector is for the front panel audio daughterboard cable. This connector supports the front panel audio I/O ports.

Line out_L

FP_AUDIO

A7V400-MX SE

MIC2

MICPWR

Line out_R

+5VA

AGND

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A7V400-MX SE Front panel audio connector

By default, the pins labeled LINE_OUT_R/BLINE_OUT_R and the pins LINE_OUT_L/BLINE_OUT_L are shorted with jumper caps. Remove the caps only when you are connecting the front panel audio cable.

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9.9.

Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF)Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF)

Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF)

9.9.

Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF)Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF) This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface

(S/PDIF) port(s). Connect the S/PDIF out module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis.

The S/PDIF module is purchased separately.

GND

+5V

SPDIFOUT

A7V400-MX SE

SPDIF

A7V400-MX SE Digital audio connector

10.10.

ATX power connector (20-pin ATXPWR)ATX power connector (20-pin ATXPWR)

10.

ATX power connector (20-pin ATXPWR)

10.10.

ATX power connector (20-pin ATXPWR)ATX power connector (20-pin ATXPWR) This connector is for the 20-pin ATX power supply plug. The plug from

the power supply is designed to fit this connector in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connector completely fit.

ATXPWR

+12.0VDC

+5VSB

PWR_OK

COM

+5.0VDC

COM

+5.0VDC

A7V400-MX SE

COM +3.3VDC +3.3VDC

A7V400-MX SE ATX power connector

If you will need to replace the power supply in the future, make sure that your new ATX 12V power supply can provide 8 A on the +12 V lead and at least 1 A on the +5 V standby lead (+5VSB). The minimum recommended wattage is 230W, or 300W for a fully configured system. The system may become unstable and may experience difficulty powering up if the power supply is inadequate.

+5.0VDC +5.0VDC

-5.0VDC COM COM COM PS_ON# COM

-12.0VDC +3.3VDC

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11.11.

System panel connector (20-pin PANEL)System panel connector (20-pin PANEL)

11.

System panel connector (20-pin PANEL)

11.11.

System panel connector (20-pin PANEL)System panel connector (20-pin PANEL)

This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.

SPEAKERPLED

PLED

+5 V

+5V

Ground

Speaker

Reset

Ground

PWRBIN

RESET

PWRBTN

A7V400-MX SE

Ground

ExtSMI#

HD_LED-

HD_LED+

HDLED

SMI

* Requires an ATX power supply.

A7V400-MX SE System panel connector

System power LED (3-pin PLED)System power LED (3-pin PLED)

•

System power LED (3-pin PLED)

System power LED (3-pin PLED)System power LED (3-pin PLED) This connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode.

System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER)System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER)

•

System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER)

System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER)System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. The speaker allows you to hear system beeps and warnings.

Reset button (2-pin RESET)Reset button (2-pin RESET)

•

Reset button (2-pin RESET)

Reset button (2-pin RESET)Reset button (2-pin RESET) This connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off the system power.

ATX power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWRBTN)ATX power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWRBTN)

•

ATX power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWRBTN)

ATX power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWRBTN)ATX power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWRBTN) This connector is for the system power button. Pressing the power button turns the system on or puts the system in sleep or soft-off mode depending on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF.

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•

System Management Interrupt (2-pin SMI)

System Management Interrupt (2-pin SMI)System Management Interrupt (2-pin SMI) This connector is for the chassis-mounted suspend switch that allows you to manually place the system into a suspend mode, or “green” mode. When in suspend mode, the system activity is instantly decreased to save power and to expand the life of certain system components.

Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin HDLED)Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin HDLED)

•

Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin HDLED)

Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin HDLED)Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin HDLED) This connector is for the HDD Activity LED. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector. The IDE LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to the HDD.

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2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS

The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup.

AwardBIOS Flash Utility AwardBIOS Flash Utility

AwardBIOS Flash Utility (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a

AwardBIOS Flash Utility AwardBIOS Flash Utility bootable floppy disk.)

ASUS CrashFree BIOS ASUS CrashFree BIOS

ASUS CrashFree BIOS (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk when the

ASUS CrashFree BIOS ASUS CrashFree BIOS BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.)

ASUS EZ Flash ASUS EZ Flash

ASUS EZ Flash (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a floppy disk.)

ASUS EZ Flash ASUS EZ Flash ASUS Update ASUS Update

ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in Windows

ASUS Update ASUS Update

Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities.

Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a floppy disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update or AwardBIOS Flash utilities.

environment.)

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2.1.12.1.1

Creating a bootable floppy diskCreating a bootable floppy disk

Creating a bootable floppy disk

Creating a bootable floppy diskCreating a bootable floppy disk

1. Do either one of the following to create a bootable floppy disk.

DOS environmentDOS environment

DOS environment

DOS environmentDOS environment

a. Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive. b. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S

®®

WindowsWindows

Windows

WindowsWindows

®®

XP environment XP environment

XP environment

XP environment XP environment

then press <Enter>.

a. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk to the floppy disk drive. b. Click

ComputerComputer

Computer.

ComputerComputer

Start Start

Start from the Windows

Start Start

desktop, then select

MyMy

c. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. d. Click

e. Select

WindowsWindows

Windows

WindowsWindows

File File

File from the menu, then select

File File

Floppy DiskFloppy Disk

Floppy Disk window appears.

Floppy DiskFloppy Disk

Create an MS-DOS startup disk Create an MS-DOS startup disk

Create an MS-DOS startup disk from the format

Create an MS-DOS startup disk Create an MS-DOS startup disk

options field, then click

®®

2000 environment 2000 environment

2000 environment

2000 environment 2000 environment

StartStart

Start.

StartStart

To create a set of boot disks for Windows

FormatFormat

Format. A

FormatFormat

2000:

Format 3 1/2Format 3 1/2

Format 3 1/2

Format 3 1/2Format 3 1/2

a. Insert a formatted, high density 1.44 MB floppy disk into the drive.

b. Insert the Windows c. Click

StartStart

Start, then select

StartStart

2000 CD to the optical drive.

RunRun

Run.

RunRun

d. From the Open field, type

D:\bootdisk\makeboot a:

assuming that D: is your optical drive.

e. Press <Enter>, then follow screen instructions to continue.

2. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk.

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2.1.22.1.2

AwardBIOS Flash UtilityAwardBIOS Flash Utility

AwardBIOS Flash Utility

AwardBIOS Flash UtilityAwardBIOS Flash Utility

You may update the Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) using a bootable floppy disk with the executable AwardBIOS Flash utility (AWDFLASH.EXE).

To update the BIOS using the AwardBIOS Flash Utility:

1. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website. Rename the file to *.BIN, then save it to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier.

Save only the updated BIOS file in the floppy disk to avoid loading a wrong BIOS file.

2. Copy the AWDFLASH.EXE utility from the support CD to the floppy disk.

3. Boot the computer from the floppy disk drive.

4. When the prompt (A:) appears, type <Enter>

to display the AwardBIOS Flash Utility screen. The utility

awdflash.exeawdflash.exe

awdflash.exe, then press

awdflash.exeawdflash.exe

automatically checks the new BIOS file on the floppy disk.

For KM400-8237-A7V400SE-00 DATE: 01/06/2005 Flash Type - SST 39SF020 /5V

File Name to Program : a7v4se02.bin

Message: Please Wait!

AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.09

5. After verification, the utility updates the BIOS file. Do not shut down the computer during the updating process. The computer returns to POST after updating the BIOS file.

AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.09

For KM400-8237-A7V400SE-00 DATE: 01/06/2005 Flash Type - SST 39SF020 /5V

File Name to Program : a7v4se02.bin

Program Flashing Memory - 0FE00 OK

2345678901234567890123456789012123456789012

Write OK

No Update

Write Fail

Warning: Don’t Turn OFF Power Or Reset System!

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The ASUS CrashFree BIOS allows you to update the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted. You can update a corrupted BIOS file using a floppy disk that contains the updated BIOS file and the AWDFLASH utility.

To update the BIOS using CrashFree BIOS:

1. Turn on the system.

2. When prompted, place the floppy disk with the updated BIOS file and the AWDFLASH.EXE utility to the floppy disk drive.

3. The AwardBIOS Flash Utility window appears. Follow the instructions in the previous section to update the BIOS.

ASUS CrashFree BIOS utilityASUS CrashFree BIOS utility

ASUS CrashFree BIOS utility

ASUS CrashFree BIOS utilityASUS CrashFree BIOS utility

Before using this utility, prepare the bootable floppy disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS and the AWDFLASH.EXE utility. The AWDFLASH.EXE utility is available from the support CD.

Before using the ASUS CrashFree BIOS feature on this motherboard, you must install an AGP or PCI VGA card to one of the expansion slots before you turn on the computer. Motherboards with onboard VGA (such as A7V400-MX SE) do not display the screen when the BIOS crashes even after you reboot the computer.

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The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to go through the long process of booting from a floppy disk and using a DOS-based utility. The EZ Flash utility is built-in the BIOS chip so it is accessible by pressing <Alt> + <F2> during the Power-On Self Tests (POST).

To update the BIOS using EZ Flash:

1. Insert the floppy disk with the updated BIOS file to the floppy disk drive, then turn on the system.

2. Press <Alt> + <F2> during POST to display the AwardBIOS Flash Utility screen.

3. Follow the instructions in section “2.1.2 Award BIOS Flash Utility” to update the BIOS.

ASUS EZ Flash utilityASUS EZ Flash utility

ASUS EZ Flash utility

ASUS EZ Flash utilityASUS EZ Flash utility

Before using this utility, prepare the floppy disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS.

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The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. The ASUS Update utility allows you to:

• Save the current BIOS file

• Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet

• Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file

• Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and

• View the BIOS version information.

This utility is available in the support CD that comes with the motherboard package.

Installing ASUS UpdateInstalling ASUS Update

Installing ASUS Update

Installing ASUS UpdateInstalling ASUS Update

To install ASUS Update:

ASUS Update utilityASUS Update utility

ASUS Update utility

ASUS Update utilityASUS Update utility

1. Place the support CD in the optical drive. The

2. Click the the

3. The ASUS Update utility is copied to your system.

Updating the BIOS through the InternetUpdating the BIOS through the Internet

Updating the BIOS through the Internet

Updating the BIOS through the InternetUpdating the BIOS through the Internet

To update the BIOS through the Internet:

1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows Start Start

Start >

Start Start ASUS Update main window appears.

2. Select the Internet the Internet

the Internet option from the

the Internet the Internet drop-down menu, then click NextNext

Next.

NextNext

Utilities Utilities

Utilities tab, then click

Utilities Utilities

Utilities screen menu.

Utilities Utilities

• ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP).

• Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using this utility.

Programs Programs

Programs >

Programs Programs

Update BIOS fromUpdate BIOS from

Update BIOS from

Update BIOS fromUpdate BIOS from

ASUS ASUS

ASUS >

ASUS ASUS

ASUS UpdateASUS Update

ASUS Update. See page 3-3 for

ASUS UpdateASUS Update

ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate

ASUSUpdate >

ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate

3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic, or click Click

Drivers Drivers

Drivers menu appears.

Drivers Drivers

desktop by clicking

ASUSUpdateASUSUpdate

ASUSUpdate. The

ASUSUpdateASUSUpdate

NextNext

Next.

NextNext

Auto SelectAuto Select

Auto Select.

Auto SelectAuto Select

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4. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to download. Click Next.

5. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process.

The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through the Internet. Always update the utility to avail all its features.

Updating the BIOS through a BIOS fileUpdating the BIOS through a BIOS file

Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file

Updating the BIOS through a BIOS fileUpdating the BIOS through a BIOS file

To update the BIOS through a BIOS file:

1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows clicking

ASUSUpdateASUSUpdate

ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears.

ASUSUpdateASUSUpdate

Start Start

Start >

Start Start

Programs Programs

Programs >

Programs Programs

ASUS ASUS

ASUS >

ASUS ASUS

ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate

ASUSUpdate >

ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate

desktop by

2. Select

file file

file option from the drop-down

file file

menu, then click

Update BIOS from aUpdate BIOS from a

Update BIOS from a

Update BIOS from aUpdate BIOS from a

NextNext

Next.

NextNext

3. Locate the BIOS file from the Open Open

Open window, then click

Open Open

SaveSave

Save.

SaveSave

4. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process.

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2.2 BIOS beep codes

When you turn the power on and the system runs POST (Power On Self Tests), you will hear BIOS beeps. Refer to the following table for the meaning of the beeps.

Award BIOS beep codesAward BIOS beep codes

Award BIOS beep codes

Award BIOS beep codesAward BIOS beep codes

BeepBeep

Beep

BeepBeep

One short beep whenOne short beep when

One short beep when No error during POST

One short beep whenOne short beep when displaying logodisplaying logo

displaying logo

displaying logodisplaying logo Long beeps in an endless loopLong beeps in an endless loop

Long beeps in an endless loop No DRAM installed or detected

Long beeps in an endless loopLong beeps in an endless loop One long beep followed byOne long beep followed by

One long beep followed by Video card not found or

One long beep followed byOne long beep followed by three short beepsthree short beeps

three short beeps video card memory bad

three short beepsthree short beeps High frequency beeps whenHigh frequency beeps when

High frequency beeps when CPU overheated; System running at a

High frequency beeps whenHigh frequency beeps when system is workingsystem is working

system is working lower frequency

system is workingsystem is working

MeaningMeaning

Meaning

MeaningMeaning

2.3 BIOS setup program

This motherboard supports a programmable low pin count (LPC) chip that you can update using the provided utility described in section

“

2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS.”

Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your system, or prompted to “Run Setup.” This section explains how to configure your system using this utility.

Even if you are not prompted to use the Setup program, you can change the configuration of your computer in the future. For example, you can enable the security password feature or change the power management settings. This requires you to reconfigure your system using the BIOS Setup program so that the computer can recognize these changes and record them in the CMOS RAM of the firmware hub.

The firmware hub on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. When you start up the computer, the system provides you with the opportunity to run this program. Press <Del>

during the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) to

enter the Setup utility; otherwise, POST continues with its test routines.

If you wish to enter Setup after POST, restart the system by pressing <Ctrl+Alt+Delete>, or by pressing the reset button on the system chassis. You can also restart by turning the system off and then back on. Do this last option only if the first two failed.

The Setup program is designed to make it as easy to use as possible. Being a menu-driven program, it lets you scroll through the various sub-menus and make your selections from the available options using the navigation keys.

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• The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply for most conditions to ensure optimum performance. If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the SettingsSettings

Settings item under the Exit Menu. See section “2.7 Exit Menu.”

SettingsSettings

• The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen.

• Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard.

Load DefaultLoad Default

Load Default

Load DefaultLoad Default

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BIOS menu bar

BIOS menu barBIOS menu bar

The top of the screen has a menu bar with the following selections:

MAINMAIN

MAIN Use this menu to make changes to the basic system

MAINMAIN

configuration.

ADVANCEDADVANCED

ADVANCED Use this menu to enable and make changes to the

ADVANCEDADVANCED

advanced features.

POWERPOWER

POWER Use this menu to configure and enable Power

POWERPOWER

Management features.

BOOTBOOT

BOOT Use this menu to configure the default system device

BOOTBOOT

used to locate and load the Operating System.

EXITEXIT

EXIT Use this menu to exit the current menu or to exit the

EXITEXIT

Setup program. To access the menu bar items, press the right or left arrow key on the keyboard until the desired item is highlighted.

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Legend bar

Legend barLegend bar

At the bottom of the Setup screen is a legend bar. The keys in the legend bar allow you to navigate through the various setup menus. The following table lists the legend bar keys and their corresponding functions.

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Navigation Key

Navigation KeyNavigation Key

<F1> Displays the General Help screen <F2> Navigates the Item Specific Help screen <F5> Loads previous values <Esc> Jumps to the Exit menu or returns to the main menu

Left or Right arrow Selects the menu item to the left or right Up or Down arrow Moves the highlight up or down between fields Page Down or – (minus) Scrolls backward through the values for the highlighted field Page Up or + (plus) Scrolls forward through the values for the highlighted field <Enter> Brings up a selection menu for the highlighted field <F10> Saves changes and exit

FunctionFunction

Function

FunctionFunction

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General helpGeneral help

General help

General helpGeneral help

In addition to the Item Help window, the BIOS setup program also provides a General Help screen. You may launch this screen from any menu by simply pressing <F1>. The General Help screen lists the legend keys and their corresponding functions.

Scroll barScroll bar

Scroll bar

Scroll barScroll bar

When a scroll bar appears to the right of a help window, it indicates that there is more information to be displayed that will not fit in the window. Use <PgUp> and <PgDn> or the up and down arrow keys to scroll through the entire help document. Press <Home> to display the first page, press <End> to go to the last page. To exit the help window, press <Enter> or <Esc>.

Sub-menuSub-menu

Sub-menu

Sub-menuSub-menu

The right pointer symbol that appears at the left of certain parameters indicates that a sub-menu exists for this field. A sub-menu offers additional parameter options. To display a sub-menu, move the highlight to the field and press <Enter>. The sub-menu appears. Use the legend keys to navigate and enter values within each sub-menu as you would within a menu. Use the <Esc> key to

System Time System Date

Legacy Diskette A:

Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave Secondary IDE Master Secondary IDE Slave First SATA Master Second SATA Master

Installed Memory

return to the main menu. Take some time to familiarize yourself with the legend keys and their corresponding functions. Practice navigating through the various menus and sub-menus. While moving around through the

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Saving changes and exiting the Setup programSaving changes and exiting the Setup program

Saving changes and exiting the Setup program

Saving changes and exiting the Setup programSaving changes and exiting the Setup program

See “2.8 Exit menu” for detailed information on saving changes and exiting the setup program.

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System Time 15 : 30 : 30 System Date Wed, Jan 05 2003

Legacy Diskette A: [1.44M, 3.5 in.]

Primary IDE Master [ST321122A] Primary IDE Slave [ASUS CDS520/A] Secondary IDE Master [None] Secondary IDE Slave [None] First SATA Master [None] Second SATA Master [None]

Installed Memory 256MB

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System Time [hh:mm:ss]

System Time [hh:mm:ss]System Time [hh:mm:ss]

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Change the internal clock.

Sets the system to the time that you specify (usually the current time). The format is hour, minute, second. Valid values for hour, minute and second are Hour: (00 to 23), Minute: (00 to 59), Second: (00 to 59). Use the <Tab> key to move between the hour, minute, and second fields.

System Date [day, mm dd yyyy]System Date [day, mm dd yyyy]

System Date [day, mm dd yyyy]

System Date [day, mm dd yyyy]System Date [day, mm dd yyyy]

Sets the system to the date that you specify (usually the current date). The format is month, day, year. Valid values for month, day, and year are Month: (1 to 12), Day: (1 to 31), Year: (1999 to 2099). Use the <Tab> key to move between the month, day, and year fields.

Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.]Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.]

Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.]

Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.]Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.]

Sets the type of floppy drive installed. Configuration options: [None] [360K, 5.25 in.] [1.2M , 5.25 in.] [720K , 3.5 in.] [1.44M, 3.5 in.] [2.88M, 3.5 in.]

Installed Memory [XXX MB]Installed Memory [XXX MB]

Installed Memory [XXX MB]

Installed Memory [XXX MB]Installed Memory [XXX MB]

This field automatically displays the amount of conventional memory detected by the system during the boot process.

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Primary/Secondary IDE Master/SlavePrimary/Secondary IDE Master/Slave

Primary/Secondary IDE Master/Slave

Primary/Secondary IDE Master/SlavePrimary/Secondary IDE Master/Slave

Primary IDE Master

Primary IDE Master [Auto]

Access Mode [Auto]

Capacity 40020 MB

Cylinder 19158 Head 16 Sector 255 PIO Mode [Auto] UDMA Mode [Auto] Transfer Mode UDMA 5

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Primary IDE Master/Slave [Auto]

Primary IDE Master/Slave [Auto]Primary IDE Master/Slave [Auto] Secondary IDE Master/Slave [Auto]Secondary IDE Master/Slave [Auto]

Secondary IDE Master/Slave [Auto]

Secondary IDE Master/Slave [Auto]Secondary IDE Master/Slave [Auto]

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Press [Enter] to select.

Select [Auto] to automatically detect an IDE hard disk drive. If automatic detection is successful, the setup BIOS automatically fills in the correct values for the remaining fields on this sub-menu. If automatic detection fails, this may be because the hard disk drive is too old or too new. If the hard disk was already formatted on a previous system, the setup BIOS may detect incorrect parameters. In these cases, select [Manual] to manually enter the IDE hard disk drive parameters. If no drive is installed or if you are removing a drive and not replacing it, select [None]. Configuration options: [None] [Auto] [Manual]

Access Mode [Auto]Access Mode [Auto]

Access Mode [Auto]

Access Mode [Auto]Access Mode [Auto]

The default [Auto] automatically detects an IDE hard disk drive. Select [CHS] in coordination with the [Manual] setting of the Primary IDE Master in to manually enter the hard disk drive values.

Before attempting to configure a hard disk drive, make sure you have the correct configuration information supplied by the drive manufacturer. Incorrect settings may cause the system to fail to recognize the installed hard disk.

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[Manual] and [CHS] Settings[Manual] and [CHS] Settings

[Manual] and [CHS] Settings

[Manual] and [CHS] Settings[Manual] and [CHS] Settings

Primary IDE Master

Primary IDE Master [Manual]

Access Mode [CHS]

Capacity 40020 MB

Cylinder [19158] Head [ 16] Sector [ 255] PIO Mode [ Auto] UDMA Mode [ Auto] Transfer Mode UDMA 4

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Press [Enter] to select sector addressing method.

Manually enter the number of cylinders, heads and sectors per track for the drive. Refer to the drive documentation or the drive label for this information.

After entering the IDE hard disk drive information into BIOS, use a disk utility, such as FDISK, to partition and format new IDE hard disk drives. This is necessary so that you can write or read data from the hard disk. Make sure to set the partition of the Primary IDE hard disk drives to active.

After making your selections on this sub-menu, press the <Esc> key to return to the Main menu. The Main menu displays the hard disk drive field with your configuration.

Access Mode [Auto]Access Mode [Auto]

Access Mode [Auto]

Access Mode [Auto]Access Mode [Auto]

Select the hard disk drive type from this field. When Logical Block Addressing (LBA) is enabled, the 28-bit addressing of the hard drive is used without regard for cylinders, heads, or sectors. Note that LBA Mode is necessary for drives with more than 504 MB storage capacity. Select [CHS] to make manual entries for configuring the fields below. Configuration options: [CHS] [LBA] [Large] [Auto]

CapacityCapacity

Capacity

CapacityCapacity

Displays the hard disk drive capacity in MB or GB. This item is non-configurable.

CylinderCylinder

Cylinder

CylinderCylinder

Configures the number of cylinders. Refer to the drive documentation to determine the correct value.

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HeadHead

Head

HeadHead

Configures the number of read/write heads. Refer to the drive documentation to determine the correct value. To make changes to this field, set the IDE Primary Master field to [Manual]

SectorSector

Sector

SectorSector

and the Access Mode to [CHS].

Configures the number of sectors per track. Refer to the drive documentation to determine the correct value.

PIO ModePIO Mode

PIO Mode

PIO ModePIO Mode

Sets the PIO mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Mode 0] [Mode 1] [Mode 2] [Mode 3] [Mode 4]

UDMA ModeUDMA Mode

UDMA Mode

UDMA ModeUDMA Mode

Sets the UDMA transfer mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto]

Transfer ModeTransfer Mode

Transfer Mode

Transfer ModeTransfer Mode

Sets the transfer mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [UDMA0] [UDMA1] [UDMA2] [UDMA3] [UDMA4] [UDMA5]

First/Second SATA MasterFirst/Second SATA Master

First/Second SATA Master

First/Second SATA MasterFirst/Second SATA Master

First SATA Master

Extended IDE Drive [Auto]

Access Mode [Auto]

Capacity 82 GB

Cylinder 39420 Head 16 Precomp 0 Landing Zone 39419 Sector 255

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Extended IDE Drive [Auto]

Extended IDE Drive [Auto]Extended IDE Drive [Auto]

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Item Specific Help

Press [Enter] to select.

Sets the installed SATA hard disk drive as an extended IDE drive. Configuration options: [Auto] [None]

Access Mode [Auto]Access Mode [Auto]

Access Mode [Auto]

Access Mode [Auto]Access Mode [Auto]

The default [Auto] enables or disables the LBA mode for the SATA hard disk drive. Configuration options: [Auto] [Large]

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CapacityCapacity

Capacity

CapacityCapacity

Refer to the previous section.

CylinderCylinder

Cylinder

CylinderCylinder

Refer to the previous section.

HeadHead

Head

HeadHead

Refer to the previous section.

PrecompPrecomp

Precomp

PrecompPrecomp

Displays the precompressed volumes on the hard disk drive (in MB), if any.

Landing ZoneLanding Zone

Landing Zone

Landing ZoneLanding Zone

Displays the drive’s maximum useable capacity as calculated by the BIOS based on the drive information you entered.

SectorSector

Sector

SectorSector

Refer to the previous section.

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The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices.

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CPU Configuration

Memory Configuration Chipset PCIPnP Onboard Devices Configuration USB Configuration

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CPU Configuration

CPU ConfigurationCPU Configuration

Select Menu

Item Specific Help

Press [Enter] to set.

This menu displays the CPU type, speed, cache RAM, and current front side bus frequency auto-detected by the BIOS.

CPU Configuration

CPU Type AMD Athlon(tm) CPU Speed 750MHz Cache RAM 256K Current FSB Frequency 100MHz

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Memory ConfigurationMemory Configuration

Memory Configuration

Memory ConfigurationMemory Configuration

This menu allows you to change the system memory settings.

Memory Configuration

Current DRAM Frequency 133MHz

DRAM Clock [By SPD]

DRAM Timing [Auto by SPD] DRAM CAS Latency 2.5 Bank Interleave Disabled Pre-charge to Active (Trp) 5T Active to Precharge (Tras) 7T Active to CMD (Trcd) 5T DRAM Burst Length [4] DRAM Command Rate [2T Command] Write Recovery Time [3T] tWTR [2T]

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Current DRAM Frequency [XXX MHz]Current DRAM Frequency [XXX MHz]

Current DRAM Frequency [XXX MHz]

Current DRAM Frequency [XXX MHz]Current DRAM Frequency [XXX MHz]

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Set DRAM frequency.

Displays the current memory frequency as auto-detected by the BIOS.

DRAM Clock [By SPD]DRAM Clock [By SPD]

DRAM Clock [By SPD]

DRAM Clock [By SPD]DRAM Clock [By SPD]

The DRAM clock are set according to the DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect). You can manually set the DRAM clock parameters. Configuration options: [By SPD] [133 MHz] [166 MHz]

DRAM Timing [Auto by SPD]DRAM Timing [Auto by SPD]

DRAM Timing [Auto by SPD]

DRAM Timing [Auto by SPD]DRAM Timing [Auto by SPD]

It is recommended that you set this parameter to [Auto by SPD]. Setting to [Auto by SPD] synchronizes the DRAM timing with the DRAM clock. Setting to [Manual] allows you to set the values for DRAM CAS Latency, Bank Interleave, Pre-charge to Active (TRP) and Active to CMD (Trcd) prameters. Configuration options: [Manual] [Auto By SPD] [Safe]

DRAM CAS Latency [2.5]DRAM CAS Latency [2.5]

DRAM CAS Latency [2.5]

DRAM CAS Latency [2.5]DRAM CAS Latency [2.5]

Sets the override clock cycle for the latency time between the DRAM read command and the moment that the data actually becomes available. Normally, the system determines the rate automatically by default. Configuration options: [1.5] [2] [2.5] [3]

Bank Interleave [Disabled]Bank Interleave [Disabled]

Bank Interleave [Disabled]

Bank Interleave [Disabled]Bank Interleave [Disabled]

Sets the memory bank interleave. Configuration options: [Disabled] [2 Bank] [4 Bank]

Precharge to Active (Trp) [5T]Precharge to Active (Trp) [5T]

Precharge to Active (Trp) [5T]

Precharge to Active (Trp) [5T]Precharge to Active (Trp) [5T]

Configuration options: [2T] [3T] [4T] [5T]

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Active to Precharge (Tras) [7T]Active to Precharge (Tras) [7T]

Active to Precharge (Tras) [7T]

Active to Precharge (Tras) [7T]Active to Precharge (Tras) [7T]

Configuration options: [6T] [7T] [8T] [9T]

Active to CMD (Trcd) [5T]Active to CMD (Trcd) [5T]

Active to CMD (Trcd) [5T]

Active to CMD (Trcd) [5T]Active to CMD (Trcd) [5T]

Configuration options: [2T] [3T] [4T] [5T]

DRAM Burst Lenght [4]DRAM Burst Lenght [4]

DRAM Burst Lenght [4]

DRAM Burst Lenght [4]DRAM Burst Lenght [4]

Configuration options: [4] [8]

DRAM Command Rate [2T Command]DRAM Command Rate [2T Command]

DRAM Command Rate [2T Command]

DRAM Command Rate [2T Command]DRAM Command Rate [2T Command]

Configuration options: [2T Command] [1T Command]

Write Recovery Time [3T]Write Recovery Time [3T]

Write Recovery Time [3T]

Write Recovery Time [3T]Write Recovery Time [3T]

Configuration options: [2T] [3T]

tWTR [2T]tWTR [2T]

tWTR [2T]

tWTR [2T]tWTR [2T]

Configuration options: [1T] [2T]

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Chipset

ChipsetChipset

The Chipset menu allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu.

Chipset

AGP Display switch [Auto]

Init Display First [PCI Slot] AGP Bridge Configuration

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AGP Display switch [Auto]

AGP Display switch [Auto]AGP Display switch [Auto]

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Allows you to set the AGP display control to [Auto] or through the onboard AGP controller. Configuration options: [Auto] [Onchip AGP]

Init Display First [PCI Slot]Init Display First [PCI Slot]

Init Display First [PCI Slot]

Init Display First [PCI Slot]Init Display First [PCI Slot]

Allows you to select the primary VGA type if your system has multiple video controllers. Configuration options: [PCI Slot] [AGP]

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AGP Bridge Configuration

AGP Bridge ConfigurationAGP Bridge Configuration

AGP Bridge Configuration

Graphics Aperture Size [64M]

AGP Mode [4X] AGP Driving Control [Auto] AGP Driving Value DA AGP Fast Write [Disabled] Onboard Video Memory [32M]

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Graphics Aperture Size [64MB]

Graphics Aperture Size [64MB]Graphics Aperture Size [64MB]

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Select AGP aperture size.

Sets the size of mapped memory for AGP graphic data. Configuration options: [256M] [128M] [64M] [32M] [16M] [8M] [4M] [1G] [512M]

AGP ModeAGP Mode

AGP Mode

AGP ModeAGP Mode

Sets the AGP transfer mode. AGP 4X transfers video data at 1066 MB/s and is backward compatible with AGP 1X and 2X AGP cards. When set to [1X], the AGP interface only provides a peak data throughput of 266 MB/s, even if you are using an AGP 4X card. Configuration options: [1X] [2X] [4X]

The AGP Mode automatically adjusts to 8X when you install an AGP 8X card.

AGP Driving Control [Auto]AGP Driving Control [Auto]

AGP Driving Control [Auto]

AGP Driving Control [Auto]AGP Driving Control [Auto]

Allows you to automatically select or manually assign the AGP Driving Value. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual]

AGP Driving Value [DA]AGP Driving Value [DA]

AGP Driving Value [DA]

AGP Driving Value [DA]AGP Driving Value [DA]

This item is enabled when you set the AGP Driving Control to [Manual]. Press <Enter> to assign a hexadecimal AGP Driving Value. Configuration options: [Min = 0000, Max = 00FF]

AGP Fast Write [Disabled]AGP Fast Write [Disabled]

AGP Fast Write [Disabled]

AGP Fast Write [Disabled]AGP Fast Write [Disabled]

Enables or disables the AGP Fastwrite function. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enabled]

Onboard Video Memory [32M]Onboard Video Memory [32M]

Onboard Video Memory [32M]

Onboard Video Memory [32M]Onboard Video Memory [32M]

Allows you to set the share memory size for the onboard VGA. Configuration options: [16M] [32M] [64M]

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PCIPnPPCIPnP

PCIPnP

PCIPnPPCIPnP

The PCIPnP menu allows you to change the settings for installed PCI devices. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu.

PCIPnP

Plug and Play OS [No]

Resources Controlled By [Auto]

IRQ Resources

PCI/VGA Palette Snoop [Disabled]

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Plug and Play OS [No]

Plug and Play OS [No]Plug and Play OS [No]

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When set to [No], BIOS configures all devices in the system. When set to [Yes], and if you installed a Plug and Play operating system, the operating system configures the Plug and Play devices not required for boot. Configuration options: [No] [Yes]

Resources Controlled by [Auto]Resources Controlled by [Auto]

Resources Controlled by [Auto]

Resources Controlled by [Auto]Resources Controlled by [Auto]

When set to [Auto], BIOS automatically configures all Plug and Play devices. Setting this item to [Manual], allows manual assignment of IRQ addresses to Plug and Play devices using the IRQ Resources sub-menu (Refer to the next item). Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual]

IRQ ResourcesIRQ Resources

IRQ Resources

IRQ ResourcesIRQ Resources

IRQ Resources

IRQ-3 assigned to [PCI Device]

IRQ-4 assigned to [PCI Device] IRQ-5 assigned to [PCI Device] IRQ-7 assigned to [PCI Device] IRQ-9 assigned to [PCI Device] IRQ-10 assigned to [PCI Device] IRQ-11 assigned to [PCI Device] IRQ-12 assigned to [PCI Device] IRQ-14 assigned to [PCI Device] IRQ-15 assigned to [PCI Device]

Select Menu

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Legacy ISA devices compliant with the original PC AT bus specification, PCI/ ISA PnP for devices compliant with the Plug and Play standard whether designed for PCI or ISA bus architecture.

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IRQ 3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15 assigned toIRQ 3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15 assigned to

IRQ 3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15 assigned to

IRQ 3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15 assigned toIRQ 3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15 assigned to

The IRQ Resources sub-menu is activated when the Controlled by Controlled by

Controlled by item is set to [Manual]. Select [PCI Device] to assign an

Controlled by Controlled by

ResourcesResources

Resources

ResourcesResources

IRQ address to a Plug and Play device. Setting to [Reserved] reserves the IRQ address. Configuration options: [PCI Device] [Reserved]

PCI/VGA Palette Snoop [Disabled]PCI/VGA Palette Snoop [Disabled]

PCI/VGA Palette Snoop [Disabled]

PCI/VGA Palette Snoop [Disabled]PCI/VGA Palette Snoop [Disabled]

Some non-standard VGA cards, like graphics accelerators or MPEG video cards, may not show colors properly. Setting this field to [Enabled] corrects this problem. If you are using a standard VGA card, leave this field to the default setting [Disabled]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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Onboard Devices Configuration

Onboard Devices ConfigurationOnboard Devices Configuration

The Onboard Devices Configuration menu allows you to adjust the settings for onboard devices. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu.

Onboard Devices Configuration

OnChip SATA [Enabled]

AC97 Audio [Auto] Onboard LAN [Enabled] Onboard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] Serial Port 1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Parallel Port Address [378/IRQ7] Parallel Port Mode [ECP+EPP] EPP Mode Select [EPP1.7] ECP Mode Use DMA [3] Game Port Address [201] MIDI Port Address [Disabled] MIDI Port IRQ 10

Select Menu

Item Specific Help

↑↑

F1 : Help ESC : Exit

OnChip SATA [Enabled]OnChip SATA [Enabled]

OnChip SATA [Enabled]

OnChip SATA [Enabled]OnChip SATA [Enabled]

↓↓

↑

↓

: Select Item -/+ : Change Value F5 : Setup Defaults

↑↑

↓↓

→←→←

→←

: Select Menu Enter : Select Sub-menu F10 : Save and Exit

→←→←

Allows you to enable or disable the integrated SATA controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Disable the operating system.

AC97 Audio [Auto]AC97 Audio [Auto]

AC97 Audio [Auto]

AC97 Audio [Auto]AC97 Audio [Auto]

OnChip SATA OnChip SATA

OnChip SATA item when installing Windows® 98/Me

OnChip SATA OnChip SATA

This field allows you to enable or disable the onboard AC97 audio controller. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled]

Onboard LAN [Enabled]Onboard LAN [Enabled]

Onboard LAN [Enabled]

Onboard LAN [Enabled]Onboard LAN [Enabled]

This field allows you to enable or disable the onboard LAN controller. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

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Onboard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled]Onboard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled]

Onboard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled]

Onboard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled]Onboard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled]

Allows you to turn on or off the onboard LAN boot ROM. This item appears only when onboard LAN is enabled. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4]Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4]

Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4]

Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4]Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4]

Allows you to set the interrupt address of the serial port. Configuration options: [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [2F8/1RQ3] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3] [Auto]

Parallel Port Address [378/IRQ7]Parallel Port Address [378/IRQ7]

Parallel Port Address [378/IRQ7]

Parallel Port Address [378/IRQ7]Parallel Port Address [378/IRQ7]

Set the address of the onboard parallel port connector. Configuration options: [Disabled] [378/IRQ7] [278/IRQ5] [3BC/1RQ7]

Parallel Port Mode [ECP+EPP]Parallel Port Mode [ECP+EPP]

Parallel Port Mode [ECP+EPP]

Parallel Port Mode [ECP+EPP]Parallel Port Mode [ECP+EPP]

Sets the parallel port operation mode. Setting to [SPP] allows normal speed operation but in one direction only. [EPP] allows bi-directional parallel port operation. [ECP] allows bi-directional DMA mode operation, while [ECP+EPP] allows normal speed operation in a two-way mode. Configuration options: [SPP] [EPP] [ECP] [ECP+EPP]

EPP Mode Select [EPP1.7]EPP Mode Select [EPP1.7]

EPP Mode Select [EPP1.7]

EPP Mode Select [EPP1.7]EPP Mode Select [EPP1.7]

This field sets the EPP mode. The default setting is EPP1.7. This selection is available when you set the Parallel Port Mode to [EPP] or [ECP+EPP]. Configuration options: [EPP1.9] [EPP1.7]

ECP Mode Use DMA [3]ECP Mode Use DMA [3]

ECP Mode Use DMA [3]

ECP Mode Use DMA [3]ECP Mode Use DMA [3]

This field sets the parallel port DMA channel for the selected ECP mode. The default setting is 3. This selection is available only if you select [ECP] or [ECP+EPP] in the Parallel Port Mode item. Configuration options: [1] [3]

Game Port Address [201]Game Port Address [201]

Game Port Address [201]

Game Port Address [201]Game Port Address [201]

This field allows you to select the onboard Game port address. Configuration options: [Disabled] [201] [209]

MIDI Port Address [Disabled]MIDI Port Address [Disabled]

MIDI Port Address [Disabled]

MIDI Port Address [Disabled]MIDI Port Address [Disabled]

This field allows you to select the onboard MIDI port address. Configuration options: [Disabled] [330] [300] [290]

MIDI Port IRQ [10]MIDI Port IRQ [10]

MIDI Port IRQ [10]

MIDI Port IRQ [10]MIDI Port IRQ [10]

This field allows you to set the IRQ assignment for the onboard MIDI port. Configuration options: [5] [10]

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USB ConfigurationUSB Configuration

USB Configuration

USB ConfigurationUSB Configuration

The USB Configuration menu allows you to adjust the settings for the onboard USB controllers. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu.

USB Configuration

OnChip USB Controller [Enabled]

OnChip EHCI Controller [Enabled] USB Legacy Support [Enabled]

↑↑

F1 : Help ESC : Exit

OnChip USB Controller [Enabled]OnChip USB Controller [Enabled]

OnChip USB Controller [Enabled]

OnChip USB Controller [Enabled]OnChip USB Controller [Enabled]

↓↓

↑

↓

: Select Item -/+ : Change Value F5 : Setup Defaults

↑↑

↓↓

→←→←

→←

: Select Menu Enter : Select Sub-menu F10 : Save and Exit

→←→←

Select Menu

Item Specific Help

Allows you to enable or disable the integrated USB controller. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

OnChip EHCI Controller [Enabled]OnChip EHCI Controller [Enabled]

OnChip EHCI Controller [Enabled]

OnChip EHCI Controller [Enabled]OnChip EHCI Controller [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the USB EHCI controller. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

USB Legacy Support [Enabled]USB Legacy Support [Enabled]

USB Legacy Support [Enabled]

USB Legacy Support [Enabled]USB Legacy Support [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable support for legacy USB devices. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

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The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced Power Management (APM). Select an item, then press <Enter> to display the configuration options.

ACPI Suspend Type [S1&S3]

ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] APM Configuration Hardware Monitor

↑↑

F1 : Help ESC : Exit

ACPI Suspend Mode [S1&S3]ACPI Suspend Mode [S1&S3]

ACPI Suspend Mode [S1&S3]

ACPI Suspend Mode [S1&S3]ACPI Suspend Mode [S1&S3]

↓↓

↑

↓ : Select Item -/+ : Change Value F5 : Setup Defaults

↑↑

↓↓

→←→←

→←: Select Menu Enter : Select Submenu F10: Save and Exit

→←→←

Select Menu

Item Specific Help

Select the ACPI stare used for System Suspend.

Allows you to select the ACPI state to used for system suspend. Configuration options: [S1 (POS)] [S3 (STR)] [S1&S3]

ACPI APIC Support [Enabled]ACPI APIC Support [Enabled]

ACPI APIC Support [Enabled]

ACPI APIC Support [Enabled]ACPI APIC Support [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the ACPI support in the ASIC. When set to [Enabled], the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the RSDT pointer list. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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APM Configuration

APM ConfigurationAPM Configuration

APM Configuration

PS2KB Wakeup Select [Hot Key]

PS2KB Wakeup Password Clear PS2KB Wakeup from S3/S4/S5 [Disabled] PS2MS Wakeup from S3/S4/S5 [Disabled] USB Resume from S3/S4 [Disabled] Power On By PCI Devices [Disabled] Modem Ring Resume [Disabled] Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled] Date (of Month) 0 Resume Time (hh:mm:ss) 0 : 0 : 0 Video Off Option [Suspend -> Off] PWR Button < 4 secs [Instant-Off] Restore on AC Power Loss [Last State]

↑↑

F1 : Help ESC : Exit

PS2KB Wakeup Select [Hot Key]PS2KB Wakeup Select [Hot Key]

PS2KB Wakeup Select [Hot Key]

PS2KB Wakeup Select [Hot Key]PS2KB Wakeup Select [Hot Key]

↓↓

↑

↓

: Select Item -/+ : Change Value F5 : Setup Defaults

↑↑

↓↓

→←→←

→←

: Select Menu Enter : Select Sub-menu F10 : Save and Exit

→←→←

Select Menu

Item Specific Help

Select wakeup by PS2KB, Hot key, or Password.

Allows you to use specific keys on the keyboard to turn on the system. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1 A on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Hot key] [Password]

PS2KB Wakeup Password [Clear]PS2KB Wakeup Password [Clear]

PS2KB Wakeup Password [Clear]

PS2KB Wakeup Password [Clear]PS2KB Wakeup Password [Clear]

Appears when you select password as the wakeup method for the PS/2 keyboard. Highlight this item then press <Enter> to enter an 8-digit password. When the password is activated, the system wakes up from a keyboard stroke only after you enter the correct password. To disable the password, highlight this item again, then press <Enter> twice. A PASSWORD DISABLED! message appears indicating that you have successfully disabled the password.

The PS2KB Wakeup from S3/S4/S5 and thePS2MS Wakeup from S3/S4/ S5 are not configurable if you set the PS2KB Wakeup Select item to password mode.

PS2KB Wakeup from S3/S4/S5 [Disabled]PS2KB Wakeup from S3/S4/S5 [Disabled]

PS2KB Wakeup from S3/S4/S5 [Disabled]

PS2KB Wakeup from S3/S4/S5 [Disabled]PS2KB Wakeup from S3/S4/S5 [Disabled]

When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to use the PS/2 keyboard to turn on the system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Ctrl+F1] [Ctrl+F2] [Ctrl+F3] [Ctrl+F4] [Ctrl+F5] [Ctrl+F6] [Ctrl+F7] [Ctrl+F8] [Ctrl+F9] [Ctrl+F10] [Ctrl+F11] [Ctrl+F12] [Power] [Wake] [Any Key]

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PS2MS Wakeup from S3/S4/S5 [Disabled]PS2MS Wakeup from S3/S4/S5 [Disabled]

PS2MS Wakeup from S3/S4/S5 [Disabled]

PS2MS Wakeup from S3/S4/S5 [Disabled]PS2MS Wakeup from S3/S4/S5 [Disabled]

When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to use the PS/2 mouse to turn on the system. This requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

USB Resume from S3/S4 [Disabled]USB Resume from S3/S4 [Disabled]

USB Resume from S3/S4 [Disabled]

USB Resume from S3/S4 [Disabled]USB Resume from S3/S4 [Disabled]

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Power On By PCI Devices [Disabled]Power On By PCI Devices [Disabled]

Power On By PCI Devices [Disabled]

Power On By PCI Devices [Disabled]Power On By PCI Devices [Disabled]

When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to turn on the system through a PCI LAN or modem card. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1 A on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Modem Ring Resume [Disabled]Modem Ring Resume [Disabled]

Modem Ring Resume [Disabled]

Modem Ring Resume [Disabled]Modem Ring Resume [Disabled]

When [Enabled] the computer powers up when the external modem receives a call while the computer is in soft-off mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled]Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled]

Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled]

Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled]Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable RTC to generate a wake event. When this item is enabled, the Date and Resume Time fields are activated for manual setup. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Video Off Option [Suspend -> Off ]Video Off Option [Suspend -> Off ]

Video Off Option [Suspend -> Off ]

Video Off Option [Suspend -> Off ]Video Off Option [Suspend -> Off ]

Determines when to activate the video off feature for monitor power management. Configuration options: [Always On] [Suspend -> Off]

PWR Button < 4 Sec [Instant-Off]PWR Button < 4 Sec [Instant-Off]

PWR Button < 4 Sec [Instant-Off]

PWR Button < 4 Sec [Instant-Off]PWR Button < 4 Sec [Instant-Off]

When set to [Instant-off], the ATX power button can be used as a normal system power-off button when pressed for less than 4 seconds. [Suspend] allows the button to have a dual function where pressing less than 4 seconds puts the system in sleep mode. Regardless of the setting, pressing the ATX power button for more than 4 seconds powers off the system. Configuration options: [Suspend] [Instant-off]

Restore on AC Power Loss [Last State]Restore on AC Power Loss [Last State]

Restore on AC Power Loss [Last State]

Restore on AC Power Loss [Last State]Restore on AC Power Loss [Last State]

Allows you to set whether or not to power the system after an AC power loss. [Off] leaves your system off, while [On] powers up the system. Setting to [Last State] puts the system back to the state it was before the AC power interruption. Configuration options: [Last State] [Power On] [Power Off]

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Hardware MonitorHardware Monitor

Hardware Monitor

Hardware MonitorHardware Monitor

Hardware Monitor

Shutdown Temperature [Disabled]

System Temperature 33ºC / 91ºF CPU Temperature 33ºC / 91ºF

Chassis Fan Speed 0 RPM CPU Fan Speed 8881 RPM

Vcore 1.56 V + 3.3 V 3.34 V + 5 V 4.91 V +12 V 11.36 V

↑↑

F1 : Help ESC : Exit

Shutdown Temperature [Disabled]Shutdown Temperature [Disabled]

Shutdown Temperature [Disabled]

Shutdown Temperature [Disabled]Shutdown Temperature [Disabled]

↓↓

↑

↓

: Select Item -/+ : Change Value F5 : Setup Defaults

↑↑

↓↓

→←→←

→←

: Select Menu Enter : Select Sub-menu F10 : Save and Exit

→←→←

Select Menu

Item Specific Help

System will shutdown when CPU temperature is too high.

Allows BIOS to set a threshold value for the CPU temperature. The system shuts down when the CPU temperature reaches the threshold value.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [60°C/140°F] [65°C/149°F] [70°C/158°F] [75°C/167°F]

System Temperature [xxxSystem Temperature [xxx

System Temperature [xxx

System Temperature [xxxSystem Temperature [xxx CPU Temperature [xxxCPU Temperature [xxx

CPU Temperature [xxx

CPU Temperature [xxxCPU Temperature [xxx

C/xxxC/xxx

C/xxx

C/xxxC/xxx

C/xxx

C/xxxC/xxx

F]F]

The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the system and CPU temperatures.

Chassis Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [0RPM]Chassis Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [0RPM]

Chassis Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [0RPM]

Chassis Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [0RPM]Chassis Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [0RPM] CPU Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [0RPM]CPU Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [0RPM]

CPU Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [0RPM]

CPU Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [0RPM]CPU Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [0RPM]

The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU and chassis fan speeds in rotations per minute (RPM). If any of the fans is not connected to the motherboard, that field shows 0RPM.

Vcore [XX.XX V]Vcore [XX.XX V]

Vcore [XX.XX V]

Vcore [XX.XX V]Vcore [XX.XX V] + 3.3V [XX.XX V]+ 3.3V [XX.XX V]

+ 3.3V [XX.XX V]

+ 3.3V [XX.XX V]+ 3.3V [XX.XX V] + 5 V [XX.XX V]+ 5 V [XX.XX V]

+ 5 V [XX.XX V]

+ 5 V [XX.XX V]+ 5 V [XX.XX V] + 12 V [XX.XX V]+ 12 V [XX.XX V]

+ 12 V [XX.XX V]

+ 12 V [XX.XX V]+ 12 V [XX.XX V]

The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators.

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The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot settings. Select a sub-menu, then press <Enter> to display the configuration options.

F1 : Help ESC : Exit

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Boot Device Priority

Removable Drives Hard Disk Drives CDROM Drives Boot Settings Configuration Security

↑↑

↓↓

↑

↓ : Select Item -/+ : Change Value F5 : Setup Defaults

↑↑

↓↓

→←→←

→←: Select Menu Enter : Select Submenu F10: Save and Exit

→←→←

Boot Device PriorityBoot Device Priority

Boot Device Priority

Boot Device PriorityBoot Device Priority

Select Menu

Item Specific Help

Press [Enter] to set.

This menu allows you to arrange the boot device priority.

Boot Device Priority

1st Boot Device [Removable]

2nd Boot Device [Hard Disk] 3rd Boot Device [CDROM] 4th Boot Device [Disabled]

Select Menu

Item Specific Help

Select your boot device priority.

↑↑

F1 : Help ESC : Exit

1st~4th Boot Device [Removable]1st~4th Boot Device [Removable]

1st~4th Boot Device [Removable]

1st~4th Boot Device [Removable]1st~4th Boot Device [Removable]

↓↓

↑

↓

: Select Item -/+ : Change Value F5 : Setup Defaults

↑↑

↓↓

→←→←

→←

: Select Menu Enter : Select Sub-menu F10 : Save and Exit

→←→←

Allows you to specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices. The number of device items that apear on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system. Configuration options: [Removable] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] [Legacy LAN] [Disabled]

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Removable DrivesRemovable Drives

Removable Drives

Removable DrivesRemovable Drives

This menu allows you to arrange the removable drive sequence. The screen shows the removable drive(s) installed in the system. When more than one removable drives are detected, use the arrow up or down keys to arrange the devices according to your boot priority.

↑↑

↓ ↓

↑

↓

↑↑

↓ ↓

ESC : Exit

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Removable Drives

1. Floppy Disks

:Move PU/PD/+/-:Change Priority F10:Save and Exit Esc:Exit without saving

Hard Disk DrivesHard Disk Drives

Hard Disk Drives

Hard Disk DrivesHard Disk Drives

→←→←

→←

: Select Menu Enter : Select Sub-menu F10 : Save and Exit

→←→←

Select Menu

Item Specific Help

↑↑

Use <

↑> or <

↑↑

select a device, then press <+> to move it up, or <-> to move it down the list. Press <Esc. to exit this menu.

↓↓

↓> to

↓↓

This menu allows you to arrange the hard disk drive sequence. The screen shows the hard disk drive(s) installed in the system. When more than one hard disk drives are detected, use the arrow up or down keys to arrange the devices according to your boot priority.

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1. 1st Master : XXXXXXXXXXXXXX

2. Bootable Add-in Cards

↑↑

↓ ↓

↑

↓

:Move PU/PD/+/-:Change Priority F10:Save and Exit Esc:Exit without saving

↑↑

↓ ↓

ESC : Exit

→←→←

→←

: Select Menu Enter : Select Sub-menu F10 : Save and Exit

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↑↑

Use <

↑> or <

↑↑

select a device, then press <+> to move it up, or <-> to move it down the list. Press <Esc. to exit this menu.

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CDROM DrivesCDROM Drives

CDROM Drives

CDROM DrivesCDROM Drives

This menu allows you to arrange the optical drive sequence. The screen shows the optical drive(s) installed in the system. When more than one optical drives are detected, use the arrow up or down keys to arrange the devices according to your boot priority.

↑↑

↓ ↓

↑

↓

↑↑

↓ ↓

ESC : Exit

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CDROM Drives

1. 1st Slave : ASUS CD-S520/A

:Move PU/PD/+/-:Change Priority F10:Save and Exit Esc:Exit without saving

Boot Settings ConfigurationBoot Settings Configuration

Boot Settings Configuration

Boot Settings ConfigurationBoot Settings Configuration

→←→←

→←

: Select Menu Enter : Select Sub-menu F10 : Save and Exit

→←→←

Select Menu

Item Specific Help

↑↑

Use <

↑> or <

↑↑

select a device, then press <+> to move it up, or <-> to move it down the list. Press <Esc. to exit this menu.

This menu allows you to adjust the system boot settings.

Boot Settings Configuration Select Menu

Quick Boot [Enabled]

Boot-up Num-Lock [On] Halt On [All Errors]

Item Specific Help

Press <Enter> to enable or disable.

↓↓

↓> to

↓↓

↑↑

F1 : Help ESC : Exit

Quick Boot [Enabled]Quick Boot [Enabled]

Quick Boot [Enabled]

Quick Boot [Enabled]Quick Boot [Enabled]

↓↓

↑

↓ : Select Item -/+ : Change Value F5 : Setup Defaults

↑↑

↓↓

→←→←

→←: Select Menu Enter : Select Submenu F10: Save and Exit

→←→←

Allows you to enable or disable the system quick boot feature. When enabled, the system skips certain tests while booting. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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Bootup Num-lock [On]Bootup Num-lock [On]

Bootup Num-lock [On]

Bootup Num-lock [On]Bootup Num-lock [On]

Allows you to select the power-on state for the keyboard NumLock key. Configuration options: [Off] [On]

Halt On [All Errors]Halt On [All Errors]

Halt On [All Errors]

Halt On [All Errors]Halt On [All Errors]

Sets the system to halt on errors according to the system functions specified in each option. Configuration options: [All Errors] [No Errors] [All, But Keyboard] [All, But Diskette] [All, But Disk/Key]

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SecuritySecurity

Security

SecuritySecurity

This menu allows you to adjust the system security settings.

Boot Settings Configuration Select Menu

Supervisor Password Clear

User Password Clear Password Check [Setup]

↑↑

F1 : Help ESC : Exit

Supervisor PasswordSupervisor Password

Supervisor Password

Supervisor PasswordSupervisor Password User PaswordUser Pasword

User Pasword

User PaswordUser Pasword

↓↓

↑

↓ : Select Item -/+ : Change Value F5 : Setup Defaults

↑↑

↓↓

→←→←

→←: Select Menu Enter : Select Submenu F10: Save and Exit

→←→←

Item Specific Help

Supervisor password controls full access. Press <Enter> to change password.

Allows you to set the supervisor or user password.

To set a password:

1. Select

Supervisor Password Supervisor Password

Supervisor Password or

Supervisor Password Supervisor Password

User PasswordUser Password

User Password, then press

User PasswordUser Password

<Enter>.

2. Enter the password using a combination of eight (8) alpha-numeric

characters, then press <Enter>.

3. When prompted, re-type the same password, then press <Enter> to

confirm. When the password is activated, the password item value

SetSet

Set.

SetSet

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To clear the password:

1. Select either the

Supervisor Password Supervisor Password

Supervisor Password or

Supervisor Password Supervisor Password

press <Enter> twice. A

Password Disabled! Password Disabled!

Password Disabled! message appears on

Password Disabled! Password Disabled!

User PasswordUser Password

User Password, then

User PasswordUser Password

screen to indicate that the password has been cleared.

2. Press any key to continue. The password item value now shows Clear.Clear.

Clear.

Clear.Clear.

A note about passwordsA note about passwords

A note about passwords

A note about passwordsA note about passwords

The BIOS Setup program allows you to specify passwords in the Boot menu. These passwords control access to the BIOS during system startup. The BIOS Setup program allows you to specify two different passwords: a

Supervisor Password and a

Supervisor Password Supervisor Password

User PasswordUser Password

User Password. If you

User PasswordUser Password did not set a Supervisor Password, anyone can access the BIOS Setup. If you did, the Supervisor Password is required before entering the BIOS Setup and gain full access to the configuration fields.

Forgot the password?Forgot the password?

Forgot the password?

Forgot the password?Forgot the password?

If you forget your password, you can clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. The RAM data containing the password information is powered by the onboard button cell battery. If you need to erase the CMOS RAM, refer to section “1.11 Switch and Jumpers” for instructions.

Password Check [Setup]Password Check [Setup]

Password Check [Setup]

Password Check [Setup]Password Check [Setup]

Requires users to enter the password before entering the BIOS setup or the operating system. Select [Setup] to require the password before entering the BIOS Setup. Select [System] to require the password before entering the operating system. Configuration options: [Setup] [System]

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2.8 Exit menu

The Exit menu items allow you to save or discard your changes to, and/or load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items.

Exit & Save Changes

Exit & Discard Changes Load Setup Default Discard Changes

↑↑

F1 : Help ESC : Exit

Pressing <Esc> does not immediately exit this menu. Select one of the options from this menu, or press <F10> to exit.

Exit & Save ChangesExit & Save Changes

Exit & Save Changes

Exit & Save ChangesExit & Save Changes

↓↓

↑

↓ : Select Item -/+ : Change Value F5 : Setup Defaults

↑↑

↓↓

→←→←

→←: Select Menu Enter : Select Submenu F10: Save and Exit

→←→←

Select Menu

Item Specific Help

This option saves data to CMOS and exiting the setup menu.

Once you are finished making your selections, choose this option to ensure the values you selected are saved to the CMOS RAM. An onboard backup battery sustains the CMOS RAM so it stays on even when the system is turned off. When you select this option, a confirmation window appears. Select

YesYes

Y e s to save changes and exit the BIOS Setup.

YesYes

Exit & Discard ChangesExit & Discard Changes

Exit & Discard Changes

Exit & Discard ChangesExit & Discard Changes

Select this option only if you do not want to save the changes that you made to the BIOS Setup. If you made changes to fields other than the system date, system time, and password, the BIOS asks for a confirmation before exiting.

Load Setup DefaultsLoad Setup Defaults

Load Setup Defaults

Load Setup DefaultsLoad Setup Defaults

This option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the BIOS Setup menus. When you select this option, or if you press <F5>, a confirmation window appears. Select default values. Select

Exit & Save ChangesExit & Save Changes

Exit & Save Changes or make other changes

Exit & Save ChangesExit & Save Changes

YesYes

Y e s to load the

YesYes

before saving the values to the non-volatile RAM.

Discard ChangesDiscard Changes

Discard Changes

Discard ChangesDiscard Changes

This option allows you to discard the selections you made and restore the previously saved values. After selecting this option, a confirmation appears. Select

YesYes

Y e s to discard any changes and load the previously saved values.

YesYes

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This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package.

Software

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3.1 Installing an operating system

This motherboard supports Windows® 2000/XP operating systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your hardware.

Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Use the setup procedures presented in this chapter for reference only. Refer to your OS documentation for detailed information.

3.2 Support CD information

The support CD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to avail all motherboard features.

The contents of the support CD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for updates.

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3.2.1

3.2.13.2.1

Running the support CDRunning the support CD

Running the support CD

Running the support CDRunning the support CD

Place the support CD to the optical drive. The CD automatically displays the Drivers Drivers

Dr i v e r s menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer.

Drivers Drivers

Click an icon toClick an icon to

Click an icon to

Click an icon toClick an icon to display supportdisplay support

display support

display supportdisplay support CD/motherboardCD/motherboard

CD/motherboard

CD/motherboardCD/motherboard informationinformation

information

informationinformation

Click an item to installClick an item to install

Click an item to install

Click an item to installClick an item to install

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Autorun Autorun

Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of

Autorun Autorun the support CD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the

ASSETUP.EXEASSETUP.EXE

ASSETUP.EXE to run the CD.

ASSETUP.EXEASSETUP.EXE

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3.2.2

3.2.23.2.2

The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices.

VIA 4 in 1 DriversVIA 4 in 1 Drivers

VIA 4 in 1 Drivers

VIA 4 in 1 DriversVIA 4 in 1 Drivers

Installs the VIA 4-in-1 drivers.

KM400A Display DriverKM400A Display Driver

KM400A Display Driver

KM400A Display DriverKM400A Display Driver

Installs the KM400A display driver for the onboard VGA.

ADI SoundMAX Audio DriverADI SoundMAX Audio Driver

ADI SoundMAX Audio Driver

ADI SoundMAX Audio DriverADI SoundMAX Audio Driver

Installs the ADI SoundMAX audio driver and applications.

VIA 10/100Mb LAN DriverVIA 10/100Mb LAN Driver

VIA 10/100Mb LAN Driver

VIA 10/100Mb LAN DriverVIA 10/100Mb LAN Driver

Installs the driver for the VIA 10/100Mb Fast Ethernet controller.

USB 2.0 DriverUSB 2.0 Driver

USB 2.0 Driver

USB 2.0 DriverUSB 2.0 Driver

Installs the USB 2.0 driver.

Drivers menuDrivers menu

Drivers menu

Drivers menuDrivers menu

The screen display and drivers option may not be the same for different operating system versions.

3.2.33.2.3

3.2.3

3.2.33.2.3

The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports.

ASUS PC ProbeASUS PC Probe

ASUS PC Probe

ASUS PC ProbeASUS PC Probe

Utilities menuUtilities menu

Utilities menu

Utilities menuUtilities menu

This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems. This utility helps you keep your computer in healthy operating condition.

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ASUS UpdateASUS Update

ASUS Update

ASUS UpdateASUS Update

The ASUS Update utility allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in a Windows® environment. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). See pages 2-5 to 2-6 for details.

Anti-Virus UtilityAnti-Virus Utility

Anti-Virus Utility

Anti-Virus UtilityAnti-Virus Utility

The anti-virus application scans, identifies, and removes computer viruses. View the online help for detailed information.

ADOBE Acrobat ReaderADOBE Acrobat Reader

ADOBE Acrobat Reader

ADOBE Acrobat ReaderADOBE Acrobat Reader

The Adobe Acrobat® Reader V5.0 is for opening, viewing, and printing documents in Portable Document Format (PDF).

ASUS Screen SaverASUS Screen Saver

ASUS Screen Saver

ASUS Screen SaverASUS Screen Saver

Bring life to your idle screen by installing the ASUS screen saver.

Microsoft DirectX 9.0c DriverMicrosoft DirectX 9.0c Driver

Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Driver

Microsoft DirectX 9.0c DriverMicrosoft DirectX 9.0c Driver

The Microsoft DirectX® 9.0c is a multimedia technology that enhances computer graphics and sounds. DirectX® improves the multimedia features of your computer so you can enjoy watching TV and movies, capturing videos, or playing games in your computer.

3.2.43.2.4

3.2.4

3.2.43.2.4

Click the also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide.

Contacts menuContacts menu

Contacts menu

Contacts menuContacts menu

Contact Contact

Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can

Contact Contact

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