Asus K7 User Manual

®

Terminator K7

Barebone System

User’s Guide

Checklist

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Product Name: Terminator K7 Barebone System
Manual Revision: 1.01 E737
Release Date: August 2001

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ASUS Contact Information

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Marketing

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FCC/CDC Statements

Safeguards

Federal Communications Commission Statement

This device complies with FCC Rules Part 15. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:

• This device may not cause harmful interference, and

• This device must accept any interference received including

interference that may cause undesired operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
manufacturer’s instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to

which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

WARNING! The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor
to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC
regulations. Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly
approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s
authority to operate this equipment.

Canadian Department of Communications Statement

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise
emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations
of the Canadian Department of Communications.

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

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Table of Contents

Disclaimer/Copyrights....................................................... 2

ASUS Contact Information ................................................ 3

FCC/CDC Statements ........................................................ 4

System Package Contents ................................................ 7

Introduction: About This Guide ............................ 9

Audience........................................................................... 10

Contents Description....................................................... 10

Chapter 1: System Introduction.......................... 11

1.1 Front Panel Features ............................................... 12

1.2 Rear Panel Features ................................................ 13

Chapter 2: Basic Installation............................... 15

2.1 Remove the Cover ................................................... 16

2.2 Detach the Drive Frame........................................... 17

2.3 Install a CPU ............................................................. 19

2.4 Install System Memory ............................................ 21

2.5 Install a Hard Disk Drive.......................................... 22

2.6 Install a CD-ROM Drive............................................ 24

2.7 Install a Modem Riser Card..................................... 26

2.8 Install a PCI Expansion Card .................................. 27

2.9 Re-connect Cables .................................................. 28

2.10 Replace the Cover ................................................... 30

2.11 Connect External Devices....................................... 32

2.12 Power Supply Specifications.................................. 33

Chapter 3: M/B Information ................................. 35

3.1 Specifications .......................................................... 36

3.2 Components ............................................................. 38

3.3 Layout ...................................................................... 40

3.4 Hardware Setup Procedures................................... 41

3.5 Motherboard Settings.............................................. 42

3.6 System Memory ....................................................... 45

3.7 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ............................... 47

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3.8 Expansion Cards ..................................................... 48

3.9 Connectors ............................................................... 50

Chapter 4: Starting Up ......................................... 63

4.1 Powering Up the First Time .................................... 64

4.2 Install the Operating System .................................. 66

4.3 ASUS PC Probe........................................................ 69

Chapter 5: BIOS Information............................... 75

5.1 Managing and Updating Your BIOS ....................... 76

5.2 BIOS Setup Program ............................................... 80

5.3 Main Menu ................................................................ 83

5.4 Advanced Menu ....................................................... 89

5.5 Power Menu............................................................ 101

5.6 Boot Menu .............................................................. 106

5.7 Exit Menu ................................................................ 108

NOTES............................................................................. 110

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System Package Contents

The following checklist enumerates the components included in the
standard system package.

1) System Chassis

2) Motherboard

3) Switching Power Supply

4) 1.44MB Floppy Disk Drive

5) CD-ROM Drive (optional)

6) 56K PCI Modem Card (optional)

7) Support CD with Drivers and Utilities

8) Installation Guide

NOTE

If you are assembling the system by yourself, make sure to
prepare all the components before starting. It saves you a lot of
time not having to hunt down components when you need them.

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NOTES

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Introduction

Y ou are reading the ASUS T erminator K7
Barebone System Installation Guide. This
guide provides general information and
installation instructions for the T erminator
Barebone System.

“About This Guide” contains an
introduction on the contents of this
document which includes target audience
and chapter description.

About This Guide

9ASUS Terminator K7 Barebone System

Audience

Checklist

This installation guide is intended for experienced users and
integrators with hardware knowledge of personal computers.

Contents Description

This installation guide contains the following parts:

1. Introduction: About This Guide

This part contains an introduction on the contents of this document
that includes target audience and chapter description.

2. Chapter 1: System Introduction

This chapter gives a general description of the ASUS Terminator
K7 barebone system. It includes introduction on the front and rear
panel features, and the internal features.

3. Chapter 2: Basic Installation

This chapter tells how to install components into the barebone
system through illustrated step-by-step instructions.

4. Chapter 3: Motherboard Information

This chapter gives information about the A7VC motherboard that
comes with the ASUS Terminator Barebone System.This chapter
includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector
locations. It also includes information on the USB/audio board
located on the front panel.

10 Introduction: About This Guide

Chapter 1

This chapter gives a general description
of the ASUS Terminator K7 barebone
system. It includes an overview of the
front, rear panel, and the internal
features.

System Introduction

11ASUS Terminator K7 Barebone System

1.1 Front Panel Features

The ASUS T erminator K7 barebone system is composed of the ASUS
A7VC motherboard, a power supply, and a floppy disk drive in the
ASUS TriOptix form factor chassis.

The following figures show the front panel features.

NOTE

The CD-ROM drive and modem card are optional items and
may not come installed in some models.

CD-ROM Drive

(optional)

Floppy Drive

Power Button

Power LED

HDD LED

USB Connectors Headphone

Connector

Microphone
Connector

The lower part of the front panel is a door that covers accessible I/O
features that include two USB connectors (Ports 2&3), a headphone
connector , and a microphone connector . Push the dotted area of the
door to open it and show the connectors as in the above figure.

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1.2 Rear Panel Features

The rear panel of the ASUS T erminator K7 barebone system includes
the standard PC99 I/O connectors for external devices, power supply
socket, and optional modem connectors.

The following figure shows the rear panel features.

Game/MIDI Connector

Serial Port (COM1)

PS/2 Mouse Connector

PS/2 Keyboard Connector

VGA Port

Parallel Connector

Line Out Connector

Line In Connector

Microphone Connector

LAN Connector (RJ-45)

USB Connectors (Ports 0&1)

Modem (optional) Power Supply

Voltage Selector

The switching power supply is equipped
with a voltage selector switch located
below the power socket. Use this switch
to select the appropriate voltage according
to the AC voltage supply in your area.

If the AC voltage supply in your area is
100-127V, set the switch to 115V.

If the AC voltage supply in your area is
200-240V, set the switch to 230V.

CAUTION!

Setting the switch to 115V in a 230V environment will seriously
damage the system.

115V/230V
Voltage Selector

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1.3 Internal Features

The figure below shows the internal view of the system when you
remove the cover and flip out the drive frame. You will see here the
standard components that come already installed in the system and
the places where you can install the other required components to
get the system running.

Two 5.25”
Drive Bays

3.5” HDD
Drive Bay

3.5” Floppy
Drive

Motherboard Power SupplyUSB/audio Board

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Chapter 2

This chapter tells how to install
components into the barebone system
through illustrated step-by-step
instructions.

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Basic Installation

2.1 Remove the Cover

The chassis cover is secured by a thumbscrew located on the rear
panel.

Follow these steps to remove the
chassis cover.

1. Turn the captive thumbscrew
counter-clockwise to release
the cover. You don’t have to
remove the thumbscrew from
the chassis.

Thumbscrew

2. Place your hands on both
corners of the front panel, just
beside the CD-ROM frame.
With the rest of your fingers
pulling forward from both
sides, push on the CD-ROM
area with your thumbs until
the cover tilts forward.

3. While supporting the front
panel with one panel, place
your other hand on the top
rear edge of the cover and
carefully lift the cover from the
chassis.

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2.2 Detach the Drive Frame

After removing the chassis cover , you must remove the power socket
module from the back panel first, before opening the drive frame.

Follow these steps to detach the
drive frame.

1. Place the chassis on a flat
surface and turn it on its side.
Notice that the power socket
and voltage selector switch
are attached to a metal
module, which is secured to
the rear panel.

Power Socket and Voltage Selector Switch

2. Remove the screw (located
on the rear panel frame) that
secures the power socket
module.

Module
screw

WARNING!

Power Socket

Module

Do not plug the main power connector into the power socket
until you have completed a system installation.

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2.2 Detach the Drive Frame

3. Place your thumb on the right
edge of the power socket
module, and slide it to the right
until it is completely detached
the module from the rear
panel.

4. Unlatch the drive frame by
pulling it outward.

Drive Frame

Swivel Edge

NOTE

The drive frame has a swivel (hinge-like) edge that is attached to
the main chassis. It is not necessary to completely detach the
drive frame from the chassis when installing components.

5. Carefully lay the drive
frame alongside the main
chassis frame.

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2.3 Install a CPU

The ASUS A7VC motherboard that comes installed in the chassis
has a Socket 462 that supports AMD Athlon and Duron processor of
up to 1.4GHz.

Follow these steps to install a
CPU.

1. Locate the CPU socket on the
motherboard.

CPU Fan Connector
(CPU_FAN)

CPU Socket 370

Notched corners

2. Unlock the socket by pressing
the lever sideways then lifting
it up to a 90°-100° angle.

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2.3 Install a CPU

3. Take note of the notched
corners on the CPU picture
below.

4. Position the CPU above the
socket such that its notched
or marked corners match
those of the notched corners
of the socket.

5. Carefully insert the CPU into
the socket until it fits in place.

6. Push down the lever to secure
the CPU. The lever clicks in
place indicating that the
socket is locked.

Notched Corners

Heatsink Fan

Notched Corner

Socket Lever

7. Connect the CPU fan cable to
the 3-pin CPU_F AN connector
on the motherboard. Refer to
the picture in step 1.

WARNING!

The CPU fits only in one orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into
the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU. If
the CPU does not fit completely , check its orientation or check for
bent pins.

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2.4 Install System Memory

The motherboard includes two 168-pin Dual Inline Memory Module
(DIMM) sockets. The sockets support up to 1GB system memory
(non-ECC) using PC133-compliant Synchronous Dynamic Random
Access Memory (SDRAM) DIMMs.

Follow these steps to install a
DIMM.

1. Locate the DIMM sockets on
the motherboard.

DIMM Sockets

2. Unlock a DIMM socket by
pressing the retaining clips
outward. Align a DIMM on the
socket such that the notches
on the DIMM match the
breaks on the socket.

Retaining Clip

CAUTION!

DIMMs are keyed with notches so that they fit in only one direction.
DO NOT force a DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM.

DIMM Notch

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

Socket Break

Installed DIMM

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2.5 Install a Hard Disk Drive

The chassis has one 3.5-inch hard disk drive (HDD) bay right under
the 5.25-inch bay . The following figures show the internal and external
views of the HDD bay location.

Internal View External View

5.25-inch Drive Bay

3.5-inch HDD Drive Bay

Follow these steps to install an
IDE HDD.

1. Place the chassis upright.

2. Carefully insert the HDD into
the 3.5-inch bay.

HDD right side up

3. Carefully push the HDD into
the bay until its screw holes
align with the holes on the bay .

4. Secure the HDD with three
screws on each side of the
bay.

HDD Screw holes

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2.5 Install a Hard Disk Drive

5. Connect a power cable from
the power supply to the power
connector at the back of the
HDD. Use the cable with the
white connector labeled HDD.

6. Connect one end of the IDE
hard disk ribbon cable to the
IDE interface at the back of the
HDD, matching the red stripe
on the cable with Pin 1 on the
IDE interface.

IDE Ribbon Cable

Red Stripe to Pin 1

Power Cable
(HDD)

7. Connect the other end of the
IDE ribbon cable to the
primary IDE connector (blue
connector labeled IDE1) on
the motherboard.

Primary IDE Connector
(IDE1)

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2.6 Install a CD-ROM Drive

A CD-ROM drive is an optional item in the Terminator barebone
system. Refer to the instructions in this section if you acquired a
model without a CD-ROM.

Follow these steps to install a
CD-ROM drive.

1. Place the chassis upright.

2. Insert the CD-ROM drive into
the upper 5.25-inch bay.

3. Carefully push the CD-ROM
drive into the bay until its
screw holes align with the
holes on the bay as shown.

4. Secure the CD-ROM with two
screws on each side of the
bay.

5.25-inch Drive Bay

CD-ROM Screws

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2.6 Install a CD-ROM Drive

5. Connect a power cable from
the power supply to the power
connector at the back of the
CD-ROM. Use the cable with
the white connector labeled
P6.

6. Connect one end of the IDE
ribbon cable to the IDE
interface at the back of the
CD-ROM, matching the red
stripe on the cable with Pin 1
on the IDE interface.

CD-ROM Audio Cable

IDE Ribbon Cable

7. Connect one end of the CD­ROM audio cable to the 4-pin
connector at the back of the
CD-ROM.

8. Connect the other end of the
IDE ribbon cable to the
secondary IDE connector
(black connector labeled
IDE2) on the motherboard.

Red Stripe to Pin 1

Power Cable (P6)

Secondary IDE Connector
(IDE2)

9. Connect the other end of the
audio cable to the black 4-pin
connector labeled CD on the
motherboard.

CD-ROM Connector
(CD)

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2.7 Install a Modem Riser Card

The motherboard includes an AMR slot that supports a modem riser
card. The modem riser card is an optional item in the Terminator
barebone system. Refer to the instructions in this section if you
acquired a model without a modem riser card.

The figure on the right shows a
modem riser card that you can
install on the AMR slot.

Follow these steps to install a
modem riser card.

1. Place the chassis on its side.

2. Remove the metal bracket
cover opposite the AMR
expansion slot.

3. Align the modem card golden
fingers to the AMR slot and its
metal bracket to the slot
opening on the chassis.

4. Press the card firmly until the
it is properly seated on the
slot.

5. Secure the card to the chassis
with a bracket screw.

Bracket Screw

Connect to a
Telephone Line

Connect to a
Telephone Set

Modem Riser Card
Installed on the AMR Slot

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2.8 Install a PCI Expansion Card

The motherboard has two 32-bit PCI slots (one shared with AMR
slot). If you wish to install a PCI card, refer to the instructions in this
section.

The figure on the right shows a
sample PCI network card that you
can install on the PCI slot.

Follow these steps to install a PCI
expansion card.

1. Place the chassis on its side.

2. Remove the metal bracket
cover opposite the PCI slot
marked PCI1.

NOTE

If you have installed a
modem riser card, PCI2 is
not available.

3. Align the PCI card golden
fingers to the PCI slot and its
metal bracket to the slot
opening on the chassis.

4. Press the card firmly until the
it is properly seated on the
slot.

5. Secure the card to the chassis
with a bracket screw.

Slot Opening
for PCI1

PCI Slot 1 (PCI1)

PCI Slot 2 (PCI2)

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2.9 Re-connect Cables

You may have disconnected some cables when you were installing
components. You must re-connect these cables before you replace
the chassis cover.

2.9.1 Front Panel Cables

The figures below show the front panel cables with corresponding
instructions on where to connect them. You must re-connect these
cables before replacing the chassis cover.

Power Switch

Power LED

HDD LED

Line Out / Mic

USB Connector (USB2P)

1. Connect the power switch and power LED cables to their
respective leads in the PANEL connector on the motherboard.

2. Connect the HDD LED cable to the 2-pin lead marked IDELED.

3. Connect the Line Out/Mic cable to the FLOUT/MIC2 connector
on the motherboard, matching the red pin stripe with Pin 1.

4. Connect the USB2P cable to the USB1 connector on the
motherboard, matching the red pin stripe with Pin 1.

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2.9.2 Motherboard Connectors

The figures below show the specific connectors on the motherboard
and the UAEX Extension Module where the front panel cables must
be connected. You must re-connect these cables before replacing
the chassis cover.

USB1 Connector

PANEL Connector IDELED Lead

Pin 1

FLOUT Lead (for Line Out Cable)
MIC2 Lead (for Microphone Cable)

Keyboard Lock

Power LED

PLED

+5 V

TB_LED

+5 V

Message LED

Keylock

Ground

Ground

PWR

ExtSMI#

Speaker
Connector

Speaker

Ground

Ground

+5V

Ground

Ground

Reset

Reset SW

ATX Power
Switch*SMI Lead

*

Requires an ATX power supply.

USB

T: Port0
B: Port1

USB2P

Connect to USB1 Connector

Front Panel
Connectors

UAEX

®

LOUT

on the Motherboard

Connect to FLOUT Lead

MIC

LO2
MIC2

on the Motherboard
Connect to MIC2 Lead

on the Motherboard

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2.10 Replace the Cover

After you have installed all the internal components and you have
connected all the necessary cables, you are now ready to put the
system back together.

Follow these steps to
re-assemble the system.

1. With the chassis lying on its
side, hook the swivel edge of
the drive frame to the main
chassis.

2. Sway the drive frame inward
until it fits completely. The
protruding tabs on both ends
of the drive frame should snap
perfectly to the chassis edge.

3. Turn the chassis upright.

4. Place the cover over the
chassis leaving about two
inches from the rear panel.

Protruding Tab

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2.10 Replace the Cover

5. Fit the rail tabs on the sides
and bottom of the cover to the
edges of the chassis.

Rail Tabs

6. Push the cover towards the
rear until it fits. The locking tab
snaps into the hole on the
chassis indicating that the
cover is in place.

Locking Tab

IMPORTANT

Firmly push the cover to ensure that it is fully engaged to the chassis.

7. Lock the cover with the captive
thumbscrew on the rear panel.

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Locking Tab Hole

2.11 Connect External Devices

The figure below shows the specific connectors and devices that you
can connect to the rear panel ports.

Serial

PS/2 KB

VGA

Line Out

Line In

Mic

RJ-45

Game/MIDI

PS/2 Mouse

Parallel

AC

USB

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2.12 Power Supply Specifications

Input Characteristics

Input Voltage Range Min Nom Max

Range 1 90V 115V 135V
Range 2 180V 230V 265V

Input Frequency Range 47 Hz to 63 Hz
Maximum Input ac Current 4A max at 115Vac

2A max. at 230Vac, maximum load

Inrush Current 90A max. at 115Vac,

full load cold start at 25°C

Efficiency 70% min. at nominal input,

maximum load

Output Characteristics

Output
Voltage Min Max Min Max Max

+5V 0.5A 4.0A -5% +5% 50mVp-p

+12V 0.45A 8.2A -5% +5% 120mVp-p

-12V 0A 0.2A -10% +10% 120mVp-p

+5Vsb 0.05A 1.5A -5% +5% 50mVp-p

+3V3 1A 8.0A -5% +5% 50mVp-p

Load Range Regulation Ripple

Over-Voltage Protection (OVP)

Output Voltage Maximum Voltage

+5V 6.5V

+12V 15.6V

+3.3V 4.3V

NOTE

The power supply will shut down and latch off for shorting
+5V , +12V , -12V , -5V , or +3.3V. By shorting +5Vsb, the power
supply can latch down or automatically recover when the
fault condition is removed.

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NOTES

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Chapter 3

This chapter gives detailed technical
information about the different features
of the A7VC motherboard - the heart of
the Terminator K7 Barebone System .

M/B Information

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3.1 Specifications

The ASUS A7VC motherboard targets users who require a non­complicated yet flexible system. This motherboard includes the basic
features sufficient for an entry-level system while employing the latest
in technology.

• Latest Processor Support: AMD Athlon®/Duron® processor
which supports Socket A-based CPUs of up to 1.4GHz.

• System Chipset: The VIA KL133A Integrated chipset features
the VT8364A northbridge with built-in S3 Savage 4graphics and
shared VGA memory from 8M to 64M, and the VT686B
southbridge loaded with the latest AC’97 audio codec. This
package also supports PCI LAN, 133/100/66MHz Front Side Bus
(FSB), Ultra-DMA/66/100, and Suspend-to-RAM feature.

• PC100/133 Memory Support: Equipped with two Dual Inline
Memory Module (DIMM) sockets to support Intel PC133/PC100­compliant, non-ECC 3.3V SDRAMs (available in 64, 128, 256,
or 512MB densities) up to 1GB.

• UltraDMA/66 Support: Comes with an onboard PCI Bus Master
IDE controller with two connectors that carries four IDE devices
on two channels. Supports UltraDMA/66, UltraDMA/33, PIO
Modes 3 & 4, and Enhanced IDE devices, such as DVD-ROM,
CD-ROM, CD-R/RW, LS-120, and Tape Backup drives.

• LAN Support: Features the Realtek R8100 10/100Mbps Fast­Ethernet LAN controller and built-in RJ-45 connector to allow
fast and easy connectivity to a Local Area Network (LAN). The
chipset also supports Wake-on-LAN and Remote Wake-up
functions.

• Wake-On-LAN Connector: Supports Wake-On-LAN activity
through a WOL connector or an optional Fast Ethernet PCI card.

• Onboard Audio: Audio models come with AC ‘97-compliant
interfaces which support integrated audio and modem features
comprising digital audio engine with 3D-hardware accelerator,
on chip sample rate converter, and a professional wavetable.

• PCI/AMR Expansion Slot: Carries a 32-bit PCI (Rev. 2.2)
expansion slot that support Bus Master PCI cards such as SCSI
or LAN cards. The motherboards also includes one Audio Modem
Riser (AMR) slot that supports an audio or modem card.

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• Super Multi-I/O: Provides two high-speed UART compatible
serial ports and one parallel port with EPP and ECP capabilities.
UART2 may also be directed from COM2 to the Infrared Red
Moduel for wireless connections. The Super I/O controller also
supports a floppy disk drive, PS/2 keyboard, and PS/2 mouse.

• Smart BIOS: 2Mbit firmware gives a new easy-to-use interface
which provides more control and protection over the motherboard.
Provides Vcore and CPU/SDRAM frequency adjustments, boot
block write protection, and HD/SCSI/MO/ZIP/CD/Floppy boot
selection. Hardware random number generator supports new
security software for data protection and secured internet
transactions.

• Enhanced ACPI and Anti-Boot Virus Protection:
Programmable BIOS (Flash EEPROM), offering enhanced ACPI
for Windows 98/2000 compatibility , built-in firmware-based virus
protection, and autodetection of most devices for a virtual
automatic setup.

• Suspend-to-RAM: Comes with Suspend-to-RAM (STR) feature
that provides maximum power savings while leaving your
computer ON. STR enables QuickStart™ when you get back,
so you don’t have to go through the long boot process.

• Desktop Management Interface (DMI): Supports DMI through
BIOS, which allows hardware to communicate within a standard
protocol creating a higher level of compatibility. (Requires DMI­enabled components.)

• PC Health Monitoring: Provides an easy way to examine and
manage system status information, such as CPU and system
voltages, temperatures, and fan status through the onboard
hardware ASUS (Mozart-2) ASIC and the bundled ASUS PC
Probe.

• LCD/TV Output: The LCD/TV interface can support either an
optional LCD module for LCD output or a TV-out module for TV
output.

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3.2 Components

See opposite page for locations.

Location

Processor Support Socket 462 for AMD Athlon/Duron Processor ........ 4

Chipsets VIA VT8364A Integration Single Chip .................... 5

VIA VT686B I/O Controller ...................................10

Main Memory Maximum 1GB support (non-ECC)

2 DIMM Sockets.....................................................6

PC133 SDRAM support

Expansion Slot 2 Riser PCI Slots.................................................. 17

System I/O IOC_MB Connector................................................ 1

1 Floppy Disk Drive Connector .............................11

2 IDE Connectors (UltraDMA66 Support) .............. 7

1 Parallel Port .............................................(Top) 25

1 Serial Port (refer to CGAEX layout on p. 40)

1 VGA Connector ................................. (Bottom) 26

2 USB Connectors (Port 0 & Port 1) ... (Bottom) 21

1 USB Header (Port 2 & Port 3) .......................... 12

1 PS/2 Mouse Connector............................(Top) 27

1 PS/2 Keyboard Connector ................. (Bottom)27

Audio Features AC ’97 Audio Codec............................................. 16

Game/MIDI Port (refer to CGAEX layout on p. 40)

Line Out Connector ..............................(Bottom) 24

Line In Connector.................................(Bottom) 24

Microphone Connector.........................(Bottom) 24

Modem Connector (internal) ................................ 19

CD Connector (internal) .......................................18

Network Features LAN Connector (RJ-45) ............................. (Top) 23

Wake-On-LAN Connector ....................................12

LAN Led ...............................................................22

Front Panel USB/Audio Board (refer to UAEX layout on p. 29)

Line Out (LOUT) Connector

Microphone (MIC) Connector
LO2 Header
MIC 2 Header
2 USB Connectors (Port 0 & Port 1)
USB2P Header

Power ATX Power Supply Connector................................5

ATX 12V Connector ............................................... 2

Form Factor FlexATX

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3.2.1 Component Locations

1 234 5 67

27

26

25

24

23
22

21
20

19
18

17
16

89101112131415

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3.3 Layout

Refer to the layout below to locate specific motherboard components.
The motherboard has a side connector for a detachable extension
module (CGAEX) that includes a serial port (COM1) and Game/MIDI
port.

GAME

®

CGAEX

COM1

IOC_DC

22.9cm (9.01in)

PS/2

T: Mouse
B: Keyboard

VGA1

Line

Oit

Line

In

Mic

In

RJ-45

LANLED

USB

T: Port0
B: Port1

IOC_MB

CPU_FAN

PARALLEL PORT

CH_FAN

JP1A

MIC2

FLOUT

Audio

Codec

CD

Realtek

MODEM

ADN

ATX Power Connector

ATX12V

Socket 462

RTL8100

PCI Slot 1

PCI Slot 2

Audio Modem Riser

(AMR)

COM2

FS2

DIMM Socket 1 (64/72-bit, 168-pin module)
DIMM Socket 2 (64/72-bit, 168-pin module)

A7VC

VIA

VT8364A

Chipset

CMOS Power

LCDTV

VIA

82C686B

Chipset

WOLCON

JP1B

IR

USB1

CR2032 3V
Lithium Cell

®

FLOPPY

WOR

CLRTC

PANEL

FS1

32

10

Primary IDE

Secondary IDE

ASUS

Mozart

IDELED

18.9cm (7.44in)

40 Chapter 3: Motherboard Information

3.4 Hardware Setup Procedures

Before using your computer , you must complete the following steps:

1. Check motherboard settings

2. Install memory modules

3. Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU)

4. Install an expansion card

5. Connect ribbon cables, panel wires, and power supply

6. Setup the BIOS software

WARNING!

Computer motherboards and expansion cards contain very delicate
Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. To protect them against damage from
static electricity, you should follow some precautions whenever you
work on your computer.

1. Unplug your computer when working on the inside.

2. Use a grounded wrist strap before handling computer components.
If you do not have one, touch both of your hands to a safely grounded
object or to a metal object, such as the power supply case.

3. Hold components by the edges and try not to touch the IC chips,
leads or connectors, or other components.

4. Place components on a grounded antistatic pad or on the bag
that came with the component whenever the components are
separated from the system.

5. Ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off before you plug
in or remove the ATX power connector on the motherboard.

WARNING!

Make sure that you unplug the power supply when adding or removing
system components. Failure to do so may severely damage the
motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. When lit, the onboard
LED indicates that the system is in suspend or soft-off mode, not
powered OFF.

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3.5 Motherboard Settings

This motherboard does not have jumpers nor switches to configure.
However , there are two solder points onboard that allow you to clear
the RTC RAM when necessary.

1. Clear RTC RAM. 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 RAM data in CMOS, that include system
setup information such as system passwords, is powered by the
onboard button cell battery.

To erase the RTC RAM:

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

2. Remove the battery.

3. Short the jumper.

4. Re-install 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.

A7VC

®

A7VC Clear RTC RAM

CLRTC (R155)

Short solder points
to Clear CMOS

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2. CPU/FSB Frequency Selection. The FS jumper is set to a

factory default [2-3] that operates with AMD 100 MHz FSB
capacity processors. If AMD 133 MHz capacity processors are
used, then reset the jumper to [1-2]. The FS jumper settings
should match the capacity of the processor. Otherwise, the
motherboard may not boot up.

A7VC

CPU 133MHz

®

FS1 & FS2

12 2

CPU 100MHz

3

A7VC CPU FSB Frequency Setting

3. USB Device Wake Up (Front and Back Panel USB Ports).

Set these jumpers to +5V to allow wake up from S1 sleep state
(CPU stopped; RAM refreshed; system running in low power
mode) using the connected USB devices. Set to +5VSB to allow
wake up from S3 state (no power to CPU; RAM in slow refresh;
power supply in reduced power mode).

JP1A

12

2

3

A7VC

+5V

(Back Panel USB Port)

+5VSB

JP1B

®

A7VC USB Ports Setting

12

+5V

(Front Panel USB Port)

2

3

+5VSB

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4. ADN Setting. This jumper allows you to select the primary and

secondary Audio Modem Riser (AMR) device. Set to 1-2 to use
a secondary AMR device, or set to 2-3 to use a primary AMR
device. Disable the onboard AC97 audio parameter in BIOS when
you use a primary AMR.

A7VC

®

A7VC AMR Riser Card Detection Setting

12

ENABLE
(Default)

ADN

23

DISABLE

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3.6 System Memor y

This motherboard uses only Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMMs).
Two DIMM sockets are available for 3.3Volt (power level) unbuffered
Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory (SDRAM) of 16, 32,
64, 128, 256, or 512MB densities for a system memory configuration
of 32MB up to 1GB. One side (with memory chips) of the DIMM takes
up one row on the motherboard. This motherboard also supports NEC’s
Virtual Channel SDRAMs and Enhanced Memory System’s High-

speed DRAMs.

IMPORTANT

• Make sure to use SDRAMs that are compatible with the
current Intel PC133 SDRAM specifications.

• DO NOT attempt to mix registered SDRAMs with VCM
SDRAMs.

Install memory in any combination as follows:

DIMM Location 168-pin DIMM Total Memory

Socket 1 (Rows 0&1) SDRAM 16, 32, 64, 128, 256, 512MB x1
Socket 2 (Rows 2&3) SDRAM 16, 32, 64, 128, 256, 512MB x1

Total System Memory (Max. 1GB) =

3.6.1 General DIMM Notes

• DIMMs that have more than 18 chips are not supported on this
motherboard.

• For the system CPU bus to operate 100MHz/133MHz, use only
PC100-/PC133-compliant DIMMs.

• ASUS motherboards support Serial Presence Detect (SPD) DIMMs.
This is the memory of choice for best performance vs. stability.

• SDRAM chips are generally thinner with higher pin density than
EDO (Extended Data Output) chips.

• BIOS shows SDRAM memory on bootup screen.

• Single-sided DIMMs come in 16, 32, 64,128, 256MB; double-sided

come in 32, 64, 128, 256, 512MB.

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3.6.2 Memory Installation

WARNING!

Make sure that you unplug the power supply when adding or removing
memory modules or other system components. Failure to do so may
cause severe damage to both the motherboard and expansion cards
(see 3.4 Hardware Setup Procedure for more information).

Insert the module(s) into the DIMM sockets as shown. Because the
number of pins are different on either side of the breaks, the module
only fits in one direction. SDRAM DIMMs have different pin contacts
on each side and have a higher pin density than DRAM SIMMs.

A7VC

88 Pins

60 Pins

20 Pins

®

Lock

A7VC 168-Pin DIMM Sockets

The DIMMs must be 3.3Volt unbuffered SDRAMs. To determine the
DIMM type, check the notches on the DIMMs (see the figure below).

The notches on the DIMM shifts between left, center , or right to identify
the type and also to prevent the wrong type from being inserted into
the DIMM slot on the motherboard. You must tell your retailer the
correct DIMM type before purchasing. This motherboard supports
four clock signals per DIMM.

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3.7 Central Processing Unit (CPU)

The motherboard comes with a ZIF Socket to support CPUs as listed
on section 3.1.1 Specifications. The following illustration shows the
CPU socket location on the motherboard and the correct CPU
orientation.

LOCK

LEVER

A7VC

®

A7VC Socket A

BLANK

NOTCH

AMD™ Athlon

Note in the illustration that CPUs have marks (usually a notch or a
gold mark on one corner) to help you identify the proper orientation
and enable you to correctly install a CPU. It is important that you
match the marked corner of the CPU with the corresponding corner
on the socket so as not to damage the CPU pins.

The CPU picture above is for reference only. Usually, when you buy
a CPU, the heatsink and fan are already attached to the CPU. If a
heatsink and fan did not come with the package, make sure you
obtain one before installing the CPU.

WARNING!

Y ou must install the proper heatsink and fan to the CPU. Failure to do
so will cause the CPU to overheat and may damage both the CPU
and the motherboard. Install an auxillary fan, if necessary.

CAUTION!

Be careful not to scrape the motherboard when mounting/unmounting
a clamp-style processor fan to avoid damaging the motherboard.

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3.8 Expansion Cards

In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The
motherboard has two PCI expansion slots to support PCI cards. Refer
to 2.8 Install a PCI Expansion Card section when installing
expansion cards.

WARNING!

Unplug the system power cord when adding or removing expansion
cards or other system components. Failure to do so may cause severe
damage to both the motherboard and expansion cards.

3.8.1 Assigning IRQs for Expansion Cards

Some expansion cards need an IRQ to operate. Generally, an IRQ
must be exclusively assigned to one use. In a standard design, there
are 16 IRQs available but most of them are already in use, leaving 6
IRQs free for expansion cards.

IMPORTANT: If using PCI cards on shared slots, make sure that the
drivers support “Share IRQ” or that the cards do not need IRQ
assignments. Conflicts arise between the two PCI groups that makes
the system unstable or cards inoperable.

The following table lists the default IRQ assignments for standard
PC devices. Use this table when configuring your system and for

resolving IRQ conflicts.

Standard Interrupt Assignments

IRQ Priority Standard Function

0 1 System Timer
1 2 Keyboard Controller
2 N/A Programmable Interrupt
3* 11 Communications Port (COM2)
4* 12 Communications Port (COM1)
5* 13 Sound Card (sometimes LPT2)
6 14 Floppy Disk Controller
7* 15 Printer Port (LPT1)
8 3 System CMOS/Real Time Clock
9* 4 ACPI Mode when used
10* 5 IRQ Holder for PCI Steering
11* 6 IRQ Holder for PCI Steering
12* 7 PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port
13 8 Numeric Data Processor
14* 9 Primary IDE Channel
15* 10 Secondary IDE Channel

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

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3.8.2 Audio Modem Riser (AMR) Slot

The AMR slot support a specially designed audio and/or modem card
called an Audio Modem Riser (AMR). Main processing is done through
software and controlled by the system chipset. There are two types
of AMR, one defined as primary and another defined as secondary.
You can only use primary AMRs with this motherboard. (NOTE: The
motherboard package does not include the AMR card.)

IMPORTANT

The AMR slot shares the same expansion slot with PCI Slot 6.
Because of space limitation, the AMR slot can support only specially
designed AMR cards. The components of a standard AMR card and
its bracket face toward the edge of the motherboard, while those of a
specially designed AMR card face the expansion slots.

A7VC

®

A7VC Audio Modem Riser (AMR) Slot

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3.9 Connectors

3.9.1 External Connectors

WARNING!

Some pins are used for connectors or power sources. These are
clearly distinguished from jumpers in the Motherboard Layout. Placing
jumper caps over these connector pins will cause damage to your
motherboard.

IMPORTANT

Ribbon cables should always be connected with the red stripe to Pin
1 on the connectors. Pin 1 is usually on the side closest to the power
connector on hard drives and CD-ROM drives, but may be on the
opposite side on floppy disk drives. Check the connectors before
installation because there may be exceptions. IDE ribbon cable must
be less than 46 cm (18 in.), with the second drive connector no more
than 15 cm (6 in.) from the first connector.

1. PS/2 Mouse Connector (Green 6-pin PS2KBMS)

The system automatically directs IRQ12 to the PS/2 mouse if
one is detected. If no mouse is detected, IRQ12 become available
to expansion cards. See PS/2 Mouse Function Control in 4.7
Advanced Menu.

PS/2 Mouse (6-pin female)

2. PS/2 Keyboard Connector (Purple 6-pin PS2KBMS)

This connection is for a standard keyboard using an PS/2 plug
(mini DIN). This connector does not allow standard AT size

(large DIN) keyboard plugs. You may use a DIN to mini DIN
adapter on standard AT keyboards.

PS/2 Keyboard (6-pin female)

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3. VGA Connector (Blue 15-pin VGA)

This connector is for a VGA monitor and other VGA-compatible
devices.

VGA Monitor (15-pin female)

4. Parallel Port Connector (Burgundy 25-pin PRINTER)

You can enable the parallel port and choose the IRQ through

Onboard Parallel Port (see 5.4.2 I/O Device Configuration).
NOTE: Serial printers must be connected to the serial port.

Parallel (Printer) Port (25-pin female)

5. Audio Connectors (Three 1/8” AUDIO)
The Line Out (lime) connects a headphone or speakers. The
Line In (light blue) connects a tape players or other audio

sources. The Mic (pink) connects a microphone.

MicLine InLine Out

1/8" Stereo Audio Connectors

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6. Fast Ethernet LAN Connector (R-J45)

The RJ-45 connector allows connection to a Local Area Network
(LAN) through a network hub.

RJ-45

7. Universal Serial BUS Ports 1 & 2 (Black two 4-pin USB)

Two USB ports are available for connecting USB devices.

Universal Serial Bus (USB)

8. Game/MIDI Connector (Gold 15-pin GAME_AUDIO)

This connector, located on the CGAEX extension module,
supports a joystick or a game pad for playing games, and MIDI
devices for playing or editing audio files.

Joystick/Midi (15-pin female)

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9. Serial Port Connector (Teal/Turquoise 9-pin COM1) on
CGAEX

One serial port, located on the CGAEX extension module, is
available for a mouse or other serial devices. A second serial
port is available using a serial port bracket connected from the
motherboard to an expansion slot opening. Refer to Onboard
Serial Port 1/2 in 5.4.2 I/O Device Configuration.

COM1 Serial Port (9-Pin male)

A7VC

®

A7VC Serial COM2 Bracket

COM2

PIN 1

10. USB/Audio Board (UAEX module): USB (Ports 2&3) and
Audio Port Connectors (LOUT & MIC)

Located on the lower part of the chassis front panel, the UAEX
extension module carries two additional USB ports for connecting
USB devices, a Line Out (LOUT) which connects to a headphone
or speakers, and a MIC which connects to a microphone.

Universal Serial Bus

LOUT

MIC

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3.9.2 Internal Connectors

1.

Primary (Blue)/Secondary IDE Connectors (40-1pin IDE1/IDE2)

These connectors support the provided UltraDMA/66/33 IDE hard
disk ribbon cable. Connect the cable’s blue connector to the
primary (recommended) or secondary IDE connector, then
connect the gray connector to the UltraDMA/66/33 slave device
(hard disk drive) and the black connector to the UltraDMA/66/33
master device. It is recommended that non-UltraDMA/66/33
devices be connected to the secondary IDE connector. If you
install two hard disks, 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. BIOS supports
specific device bootup (see 5.6 Boot Menu). If you have more
than two UltraDMA/66/33 devices, purchase another UltraDMA/
66/33 cable.

NOTES:

1. Pin 20 on each IDE connector is removed to match the
covered hole on the UltraDMA cable connector. This prevents
incorrect orientation when you connect the cables.

2. The hole near the blue connector on the UltraDMA/66 cable
is intentional.

TIP: You may configure two hard disks to be both Masters with two
ribbon cables – one for the primary IDE connector and another for
the secondary IDE connector.

IMPORTANT

Use only 40-pin 80-conductor IDE cables for UltraDMA/66 IDE
devices.

A7VC

NOTE: Orient the red markings

(usually zigzag) on the IDE

®

ribbon cable to PIN 1.

A7VC IDE Connectors

Primary IDE Connector

PIN 1

Secondary IDE Connector

54 Chapter 3: Motherboard Information

2. USB Header (10-1 pin USBPORT)

If the USB port connectors on the back panel are inadequate,
one USB header is available for two additional USB port
connectors. Connect the USB header to a 2-port USB connector
set and mount the bracket to an open slot on the chassis. (The
USB connector set does not come with the motherboard
package.)

USB1

A7VC

®

NC

USBP3+

GND

USBP2+

GND

USB Power

USBP3–

610
15

USB Power

USBP2–

A7VC USB Ports

3. Infrared Module Connector (5-pin IR)

This connector supports an optional wireless transmitting and
receiving infrared module. This module mounts to a small opening
on a system chassis that supports this feature. You must also
configure the setting through UART2 Use Infrared (see 5.4.2
I/O Device Configuration) to select whether UART2 is directed
for use with COM2 or IrDA. Use the five pins as shown in Back
View and connect a ribbon cable from the module to the
motherboard SIR connector according to the pin definitions.

IR

A7VC

®

1

+5V

GND

IRTX

IRRX

Front View

Back View

IRTX
GND

IRRX

+5V
(NC)

A7VC Infrared Module Connector

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4. CPU and Chassis Fan Connectors

The two 3-pin fan connectors (CPU_FAN, CHA_FAN) support
cooling fans of 350mA (4.2 Watts) or less. Orient the fans so that
the heat sink fins allow airflow to go across the onboard heat
sink(s) instead of the expansion slots. The fan wiring and plug
may vary depending on the fan manufacturer . The red wire should
be positive while the black should be ground. Connect the fan
plug to the board taking into consideration the polarity of the
connector.

NOTE: Use th e “Rotation” signal only with a specially designed fan
with a rotation signal. The Rotations Per Minute (RPM) can be
monitored using ASUS PC Probe (see 4.3 Install the Operating
System).

WARNING!

The CPU and/or motherboard will overheat if there is no airflow across
the CPU and onboard heatsinks. Damage may occur to the
motherboard and/or the CPU fan if these pins are incorrectly used.

These are not jumpers, do not place jumper caps over these
pins.

GND
+12V

A7VC

®

A7VC 12-Volt Cooling Fan Power

GND
+12V
Rotation

CH_FAN

Rotation

CPU_FAN

5. IDE Activity LED (2-pin IDELED)

This connector supplies power to the cabinet’s IDE activity LED.
Read and write activity by devices connected to the Primary or
Secondary IDE connectors cause the IDE LED to light up.

A7VC

TIP: If the case-mounted LED does not

light, try reversing the 2-pin plug.

®

A7VC IDE Activity LED

IDELED

56 Chapter 3: Motherboard Information

6. Internal Audio Connectors (4-1 pin CD_IN, MODEM)

These connectors allow you to receive stereo audio input from
sound sources such as a CD-ROM. The MODEM connector
allows the onboard audio to interface with a voice modem card
with a similar connector. It also allows the sharing of mono_in
(such as a phone) and a mono_out (such as a speaker) between
the audio and a voice modem card.

A7VC

CD (Black)

MODEM

Modem-In (to Modem)

Right Audio Channel

Left Audio Channel

Ground

®

Ground
Modem-Out (from Modem)

A7VC Internal Audio Connectors

7. ATX Power Supply Connector (20-pin block ATXPWR)

This connector connects to an ATX power supply. The plug from
the power supply fits in only one orientation because of the different
hole sizes. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly making
sure that the pins are aligned.

IMPORTANT

Make sure that the ATX power supply can supply at least 10mA on
the +5-volt standby lead (+5VSB). You may experience difficulty in
turning the system ON if the power supply cannot support the load.
For Wake-On-LAN support, the ATX power supply must supply at
least 720mA +5VSB.

ATXPWR

A7VC

ATX12V

COM

®

+12V DC

A7VC ATX & Auxiliary Power Connectors

COM
+12V DC

-5.0 Volts

+5.0 Volts

+5.0 Volts

+12.0Volts

Power Good

+5V Standby

Ground

Ground

Ground

+5.0 Volts

Ground

Ground

Ground

-12.0Volts

Power Supply On

+5.0 Volts

Ground

+3.3 Volts

+3.3Volts

+3.3 Volts

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8. Floppy Disk Drive Connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY)

This connector supports the provided floppy drive ribbon cable.
After connecting the single end to the board, connect the two
plugs on the other end to the floppy drives. (Pin 5 is removed to

prevent inserting in the wrong orientation when using ribbon
cables with pin 5 plugged).

A7VC

FLOPPY

®

PIN 1

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

A7VC Floppy Disk Drive
Connector

9. Wake-On-LAN Connector (3-pin WOL_CON)

This connector connects to a LAN card with a Wake-On-LAN
output, such as the ASUS PCI-L101 Ethernet card (see 7.
Appendix). The connector powers up the system when a wakeup
packet or signal is received through the LAN card.

IMPORTANT: To use this feature, enable the Wake-On-LAN
feature in BIOS (see 5.5.1 Power Up Control) and make sure
that system has an ATX power supply with at least 720mA +5V
standby power.

A7VC

®

A7VC Wake-On-LAN Connector

IMPORTANT: Requires an ATX power

supply with at least 720mA +5 volt
standby power

WOLCON

+5 Volt Standby PME

Ground

58 Chapter 3: Motherboard Information

10. Wake-On-Ring Connector (2-pin WOR)

This connector connects to internal modem cards with a Wake­On-Ring output. The connector powers up the system when a
ringup packet or signal is received through the internal modem
card. NOTE: For external modems, W ake-On-Ring is detected
through the COM port.

IMPORTANT

This feature requires that the Power Up On External Modem Act
parameter is enabled (see 5.5.1 Power Up Control) and that the
system has an ATX power supply with at least 720mA +5V standby
power.

A7VC

WOR

Ring# Ground

®

12

A7VC Wake-On-Ring Connector

11. LCD-TV Headers (18-pin, 18-1 pin LCDTV)

These headers require an optional LCD module for LCD output
or a TV-out module for TV output.

A7VC

1

+5V

PCIRST#

VSPD1

DD10

®

GND

DD8
DD6

CLKOUT0

GND

LCDTV

+5V

VSPCLK1

GND
DD11
DD9
DD7
GND
DD5

LCDTV_ON#

TV#/LCD

PAL/NTSC#

GND

BLANK

TVHSYNC

GND

DD2
DD0

LTVCL
+3V

TVVSYNC
GND
DD4
DD3
DD1
GND

A7VC LCD-TV Headers

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12. IOC_MB Connector (22-pin)

This connects the motherboard to the CGAEX extension module
which contains the COM1 and GAME ports.

A7VC

COM1

CGAEX

IOC_DC

®

GAME

®

A7VC IOC_MB Connector

13. Internal Microphone (2-pin) and FLOUT (3-pin) Connectors

This connector allows you to connect chassis mounted
microphone to the motherboard instead of having to attach an
external microphone onto the A TX connectors. Connect the Line
Out/Mic cable to the FLOUT/MIC2 connector.

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A7VC Microphone Header

MIC PWR

MIC Signal

MIC2

FLOUT

1

Head set Right channel
Head set Left channel
GND

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The following 20-pin PANEL illustration is for items 14-19.

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A7VC System Panel Connectors

Keyboard Lock

Power LED

PLED

+5 V

TB_LED

+5 V

Message LED

SMI Lead

*

Requires an ATX power supply.

Keylock

Ground

Ground

PWR

ExtSMI#

Speaker
Connector

Speaker

Ground

Ground

+5V

Ground

Ground

Reset

Reset SW

ATX Power
Switch*

14. System Power LED Connector (3-1 pin PWR.LED)

This 3-1 pin connector connects to the system power LED. The
LED lights up when you turn on the system power, and blinks
when the system is in sleep or soft-off mode.

15. System Warning Speaker Connector (4-pin SPEAKER)

This 4-pin connector connects to the case-mounted speaker.

16. System Message LED Connector (2-pin MSG.LED)

This 2-pin connector is for the system message LED that indicates
receipt of messages from a fax/modem. The normal status for
this LED is ON, when there is no incoming data signal. The LED
blinks when there is data received. The system message LED
feature requires an ACPI OS and driver support.

17. System Management Interrupt Connector (2-pin SMI)

This 2-pin connector allows you to manually place the system
into a suspend mode, or “Green” mode, where system activity is
instantly decreased to save power and to expand the life of certain
system components. Attach the case-mounted suspend switch
this 2-pin connector.

18. ATX Power Switch / Soft-Off Switch Connector (2-pin
PWR.SW)

The system power is controlled by a momentary switch attached
to this connector. Pressing the button switches the system
between ON and SLEEP, or ON and SOFT OFF, depending on
the BIOS or OS settings. Pressing the button while in the ON
mode for more than 4 seconds turns the system off.

19. Reset Switch Connector (2-pin RESET)

This 2-pin connector connects to the case-mounted reset switch
for rebooting the system without turning off the power switch.

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Chapter 4

This chapter enumerates the contents of
the support CD that comes with the
Terminator Barebone System package.

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Support CD

4.1 Install the Operating System

Y ou should always use the latest operating system and updates when
using new hardware to ensure full compliance. You may use any
version of Windows 98/ME/NT/2000/XP and OS/2 operating system
(OS).

4.1.1 Windows 98 First Time Installation

When you start Windows 98 for the first time after installing the
motherboard, Windows 98 detects all the Plug-n-Play devices. Follow
the Add New Hardware Wizard to install all the necessary device
drivers. When prompted to restart, select No, then follow the normal
setup procedures on the screen.

4.1.2 A7VC Motherboard Support CD

To begin using the support CD, insert it into the CD-ROM drive. The
support installation menu should appear . If the menu does not appear,
double-click or run D:\ASSETUP.EXE (assuming that your CD-ROM
drive is drive D).

NOTE

The support CD contents are subject to change at any time without
notice.

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4.1.3 Applications

• VIA 4 in 1Drivers: This driver will automatically detect and install

the latest IDE Bus Master, VIA AGP Driver, IRQ Routing Driver,
and the VIA INF Driver.

• VIA Tech VT8361/VT8601/VT8501: Installs the VIA Tech support

application for graphics controller.

• Advance AC’97 Drivers and Applications: Installs the PCI audio

drivers to activate the AC ‘97 compliant audio features.

• Realtek RTL8139C PCI Fast Ethernet NIC Driver: Installs the

Realtek RTL8139C PCI Fast Ethernet NIC Driver.

• ASUS PC Probe V2.14.06: Installs a smart utility that can monitor

the computer fan, temperature, and voltages.

• ASUS Update V3.28.04: Installs the ASUS Update program. This

program allows you download the latest version of Flash BIOS
from the ASUS website. Before using ASUS Update, you should
install a network card and a TCP/IP network driver.

• Microsoft DirectX 8.0a Driver: Installs the Microsoft Direct Driver .

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• PC-Cillin 2000 V7.51: Installs the PC-cillin virus protection

software. View the online help for more information.

• ADOBE Acrobat Reader V5.0: Installs the Adobe Acrobat Reader
software necessary to view user’s manuals in PDF format.

• Install Cyberlink Video and Audio Applications: Installs
Cyberlink PowerPlayerSE, PowerDVD Trial, and Cyberlink
VideoLive Mail.

NOTE: To see the following items, click on the arrow (pointing to
the right) on the lower right corner of the screen. To return to the
first menu screen, click on the arrow (pointing to the left) on the
lower right corner of the second screen.

• ASUS Screen Saver: Installs the ASUS monitor screen saver.

• Show Mainboard Information: Allows you to view information

about the motherboard, such as product name, BIOS version,
and CPU.

• Browse Support CD: Allows you to view the contents of the
support CD.

• ReadMe: Allows you to view a list of the files included in the support
CD and ASUS contact information.

• Exit: Exits the CD installation menu.

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4.2 ASUS PC Probe

ASUS PC Probe is a convenient utility to continuously monitor your
computer system’s vital components, such as fan rotations, voltages,
and temperatures. It also has a utility that lets you review useful
information about your computer, such as hard disk space, memory
usage, and CPU type, CPU speed, and internal/external frequencies
through the DMI Explorer.

4.2.1 Starting ASUS PC Probe

When ASUS PC Probe starts, a splash screen appears allowing you
to select whether to show the screen again when you open PC Probe
or not. To bypass this startup screen, clear the Show up in next
execution check box.

To launch ASUS PC Probe, click the Windows Start button, point to
Programs, and then ASUS Utility, and then click Probe Vx.xx.

The PC Probe icon
that ASUS PC Probe is running. Clicking the icon allows you to see
the status of your PC.

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appears on the taskbar system tray indicating

4.2.2 Using ASUS PC Probe

Monitoring

Monitor Summary

Shows a summary of the
items being monitored.

Temperature Monitor

Shows the PC temperature
(for supported processors
only).

Temperature Warning

threshold adjustment

(Move the slider up to increase the

threshold level or down to decrease

the threshold level)

Fan Monitor

Shows the PC fan rotation.

Fan Warning

threshold adjustment

(Move the slider up to increase the

threshold level or down to decrease

the threshold level)

Voltage Monitor

Shows the PC voltages.

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Settings

Lets you set threshold levels
and polling intervals or refresh
times of the PC’s temperature,
fan rotation, and voltages.

Lets you select when to enable software CPU

cooling. When When CPU Overheated is selected,

the CPU cooling system is enabled whenever the

CPU temperature reaches the threshold value.

CPU Cooling System Setup

History

Lets you record the monitoring
activity of a certain component
of your PC for future reference.

Fan Control

Lets you enable/disable Smart
Fan Control. Smart Fan Control
adjusts the fan speed automati­cally based on the current CPU
temperature and predefined
threshold.

Hard Drives

Shows the used and free space
of the PC’s hard disk drives and
the file allocation table or file
system used.

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Memory

Shows the PC memory load,
memory usage, and paging file
usage.

Device Summary

Shows a summary of devices
present in your PC.

DMI Explorer

Shows information pertinent to
the PC, such as CPU type, CPU
speed, and internal/external fre­quencies, and memory size.

Utility

Lets you run programs outside of
the ASUS Probe modules. T o run
a program, click Execute Pro-
gram. NOTE: This feature is cur-
rently unavailable.

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4.2.3 ASUS PC Probe Task Bar Icon

Right clicking the PC Probe
icon brings up a menu to
open or exit ASUS PC Probe
and pause or resume all
system monitoring.

When the ASUS PC Probe
senses a problem with your
PC, portions of the ASUS
PC Probe icon changes to
red, the PC speaker beeps,
and the ASUS PC Probe
monitor appears.

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Chapter 5

This chapter describes the power up
sequence and gives details on how to
change the system settings using the
BIOS setup menus.

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BIOS Information

5.1 Powering Up the First Time

1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover.

2. Be sure that all switches are off (in some systems, marked with

).

3. Connect the power cord to the power supply located at the back
of the system chassis.

4. Connect the power cord to a power outlet that is equipped with a
surge protector.

5. Turn on the devices in the following order:
a. Monitor
b. External SCSI devices (starting with the last device on the chain)
c. System power (For A TX power supplies, you need to switch on

the power supply as well as press the A TX power switch on the
front of the chassis.)

6. The power LED on the front panel of the system case lights up.
For A TX power supplies, the system LED lights up when you press
the ATX power switch. If the monitor complies with “green”
standards or if it has a power standby feature, the monitor LED
may light up or switch between orange and green after the system
LED does. The system then runs the power-on tests. While the
tests are running, the BIOS beeps or additional messages appear
on the screen. If you do not see anything within 30 seconds from
the time you turn on the power, the system may have failed a
power-on test. Recheck your jumper settings and connections or
call your retailer for assistance.

Award BIOS Beep Codes

Beep Meaning

One short beep when No error during POST
displaying logo
Long beeps in an endless loopNo DRAM installed or detected
One long beep followed by Video card not found or video card
three short beeps memory bad

High frequency beeps when CPU overheated
system is working System running at a lower frequency

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7. At power on, hold down <Delete> to enter BIOS Setup. Follow
the instructions in 5.1 Managing and Updating Your BIOS.

* Powering Off the Computer: You must first exit or shut down

the system before switching off the power switch. For ATX power
supplies, you can press the ATX power switch after exiting or
shutting down the operating system. If you use Windows 9X, click
the Start button, click Shut Down , and then click Shut down the
computer? The power supply should turn off after Windows shuts
down.

NOTE: The message “Y ou can now safely turn of f your computer”
does not appear when shutting down with ATX power supplies.

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5.2 Managing and Updating Y our BIOS

5.2.1 Upon First Use of the Computer System

It is recommended that you save a copy of the original motherboard
BIOS along with a Flash Memory Writer utility (AFLASH.EXE) to a
bootable floppy disk in case you need to reinstall the BIOS later.
AFLASH.EXE is a Flash Memory Writer utility that updates the BIOS
by uploading a new BIOS file to the programmable flash ROM on the
motherboard. This file works only in DOS mode. To determine the
BIOS version of your motherboard, check the last four numbers of
the code displayed on the upper left-hand corner of your screen during
bootup. Larger numbers represent a newer BIOS file.

1. Type FORMAT A:/S at the DOS prompt to create a bootable
system disk. DO NOT copy AUTOEXEC.BAT and CONFIG.SYS
to the disk.

2. Type COPY D:\AFLASH\AFLASH.EXE A:\ (assuming D is your
CD-ROM drive) to copy AFLASH.EXE to the boot disk you created.

NOTE: AFLASH works only in DOS mode. It does not work in the
DOS prompt within Windows and does not work with certain
memory drivers that may be loaded when you boot from the hard
drive. It is recommended that you reboot using a floppy disk.

3. Reboot the computer from the floppy disk.

NOTE: BIOS setup must specify “Floppy” as the first item in the
boot sequence.

4. In DOS mode, type A:\AFLASH <Enter> to run AFLASH.

IMPORTANT!

If the word “unknown” appears after Flash Memory:, the memory
chip is either not programmable or is not supported by the ACPI BIOS
and therefore, cannot be programmed by the Flash Memory Writer
utility.

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5. Select 1. Save Current BIOS to File from the Main menu and
press <Enter>. The Save Current BIOS To File screen appears.

6. Type a filename and the path, for example, A:\XXX-XX.XXX and
then press <Enter>.

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5.2.2 Updating BIOS Procedures

WARNING!

Only update your BIOS if you have problems with your motherboard
and you know that the new BIOS revision will solve your problems.
Careless updating can result in your motherboard having more
problems!

1. Download an updated ASUS BIOS file from the Internet (WWW
or FTP) (see ASUS CONTACT INFORMATION on page 3 for
details) and save to the disk you created earlier.

2. Boot from the disk you created earlier.

3. At the “A:\” prompt, type AFLASH and then press <Enter>.

4. At the Main Menu, type 2 and then press <Enter>. The Update
BIOS Including Boot Block and ESCD screen appears.

5. Type the filename of your new BIOS and the path, for example,

A:\XXX-XX.XXX, and then press <Enter>.
NOTE: To cancel this operation, press <Enter>.

6. When prompted to confirm the BIOS update, press Y to start the
update.

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7. The utility starts to program the new BIOS information into the
flash ROM. The boot block will be updated automatically only when
necessary. This will minimize the chance that a failed update
prevents the system from booting up. When the programming is
finished, Flashed Successfully appears.

8. Follow the onscreen instructions to continue.

WARNING!

If you encounter problems while updating the new BIOS, DO NOT
turn off the system since this might prevent your system from booting
up. Just repeat the process, and if the problem still persists, update
the original BIOS file you saved to the disk above. If the Flash Memory
Writer utility was not able to successfully update a complete BIOS
file, the system may not boot. If this happens, the system will need
servicing.

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5.3 BIOS Setup Program

This motherboard supports a programmable EEPROM that can be
updated using the provided utility as described in 5.2 Managing and
Updating Your BIOS.

The utility is used if you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring
your system, or prompted to “Run Setup”. This section describes
how to configure your system using this utility.

Even if you are not prompted to use the Setup program, at some
time in the future you may want to change the configuration of your
computer. For example, you may want to enable the Security
Password Feature or make changes to the power management
settings. It will then be necessary 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 EEPROM.

The EEPROM on the motherboard stores the Setup utility . When you
start up the computer, the system provides you with the opportunity
to run this program. This appears during the Power-On Self Tests
(POST). Press <Delete> to call up the Setup utility. If you are a little
bit late in pressing the mentioned key, POST continues to run the
test routine, thus preventing you from launching the Setup program.
If you intend to enter Setup, 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 again. But do so only if the first two methods fail.

The Setup program is designed to make it as easy to use as possible.
It is a menu-driven program, which means you can scroll through the
various sub-menus and make your selections among the
predetermined choices.

To access the BIOS Setup program, press the <Delete> key after the
Power-On Self Tests (POST).

NOTE: Because the BIOS software is constantly being updated, the

following BIOS setup screens and descriptions are for reference
purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your
screen.

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5.3.1 BIOS Menu Bar

The top of the screen has a menu bar with the following selections:
MAIN Use this menu to make changes to the basic system configu-

ration.

ADVANCED Use this menu to enable and make changes to the ad-

vanced features.

POWER Use this menu to configure and enable Power Manage-

ment features.

BOOT Use this menu to configure the default system device used

to locate and load the Operating System.

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

the Setup program.

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

5.3.2 Legend Bar

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

Navigation Key(s) Function Description

<F1> or <Alt + H> Displays the General Help screen from anywhere in the

BIOS Setup

<Esc> Jumps to the Exit menu or returns to the main menu from

a sub-menu

¨ or Æ (keypad arrow) Selects the menu item to the left or right

or Ø (keypad arrow) Moves the highlight up or down between fields

- (minus key) Scrolls backward through the values for the highlighted

field

+ (plus key) or spacebar Scrolls forward through the values for the

highlighted field

<Enter> Brings up a selection menu for the highlighted field
<Home> or <PgUp> Moves the cursor to the first field
<End> or <PgDn> Moves the cursor to the last field
<F5> Resets the current screen to its Setup Defaults
<F10> Saves changes and exits Setup

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General Help

In addition to the Item Specific Help window , the BIOS setup program
also provides a General Help screen. This screen can be called up
from any menu by simply pressing <F1> or the <Alt> + <H>
combination. The General Help screen lists the legend keys with their
corresponding alternates and functions.

Saving Changes and Exiting the Setup Program

See 5.8 Exit Menu for detailed information on saving changes and
exiting the setup program.

Scroll 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-Menu

Note that a right pointer symbol (as shown on
the left ) appears to the left of certain fields.
This pointer indicates that you can launch a
sub-menu from this field. A sub-menu contains
additional options for a field parameter. To
display a sub-menu, simply move the highlight

to the field and press <Enter>. Use the legend
keys to enter values or move from field to field within a sub-menu just
as you would within a menu. Use the <Esc> key to return to the main
menu.

Take some time to familiarize yourself with each of the legend keys
and their corresponding functions. Practice navigating through the
various menus and sub-menus. If you accidentally make unwanted
changes to any of the fields, use the set default hot key <F5>. While
moving around through the Setup program, note that explanations
appear in the Item Specific Help window located to the right of each
menu. This window displays the help text for the currently highlighted
field.

NOTE: The item heading in square brackets represents the default
setting for that field.

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5.4 Main Menu

When the Setup program is accessed, the following screen appears:

System Time [XX:XX:XX]

Sets your 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), Sec-
ond: (00 to 59). Use the <Tab> or <Shift> + <Tab> keys to move
between the hour, minute, and second fields.

System Date [XX/XX/XXXX]

Sets your 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), Y ear: (100 year range).
Use the <T ab> or <Shift> + <Tab> keys to move between the month,
day, and year fields.

Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.], Legacy Diskette B [None]

Sets the type of floppy drives installed. Configuration options:
[None] [1.44M, 3.5 in.]

Floppy 3 Mode Support [Disabled]

This is required to support older Japanese floppy drives. The
Floppy 3 Mode feature allows reading and writing of 1.2MB (as
opposed to 1.44MB) on a 3.5-inch diskette. Configuration options:
[Disabled] [Enabled]

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5.4.1 Primary & Secondary Master/Slave

NOTE: Before attempting to configure a hard disk drive, make sure

you have the configuration information supplied by the manufac­turer of the drive. Incorrect settings may cause your system to fail
to recognize the installed hard disk. To allow the BIOS to detect
the drive type automatically, select [Auto].

Type [Auto]

Select [Auto] to automatically detect an IDE hard disk drive. If auto­matic detection is successful, the correct values will be filled in for
the remaining fields on this sub-menu. If automatic detection fails,
your hard disk drive may be too old or too new . You can try updating
your BIOS or enter the IDE hard disk drive parameters manually.

NOTE: After the IDE hard disk drive information has been entered
into BIOS, new IDE hard disk drives must be partitioned (such as
with FDISK) and then formatted before data can be read from and
write on. Primary IDE hard disk drives must have its partition set to
active (also possible with FDISK).

Other options for the Type field are:

[None] - to disable IDE devices

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IMPORTANT:

If your hard disk was already formatted on an older previous system,
incorrect parameters may be detected. You will need to enter the
correct parameters manually or use low-level format if you do not
need the data stored on the hard disk.

If the parameters listed differ from the ones used when the disk was
formatted, the disk will not be readable. If the auto-detected
parameters do not match the ones that should be used for your disk,
you should enter the correct ones manually by setting [User Type
HDD].

[User Type HDD]

Manually enter the number of cylinders, heads and sectors per track for
your drive. Refer to your drive documentation or look on the drive for this
information. If no drive is installed or if you are removing a drive and not
replacing it, select [None].

Translation Method [LBA]

Select the hard disk drive type in this field. When Logical Block Addressing
is enabled, 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 greater than 504MB in storage capacity. Configuration options: [LBA]
[LARGE] [Normal] [Match Partition Table] [Manual]

Cylinders

This field configures the number of cylinders. Refer to your drive documen­tation to determine the correct value to enter into this field. NOTE: T o make
changes to this field, the Type field must be set to [User T ype HDD] and the

Translation Method field must be set to [Manual].

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Head

This field configures the number of read/write heads. Refer to your drive docu­mentation to determine the correct value to enter into this field. NOTE: To
make changes to this field, the Type field must be set to [User T ype HDD] and
the Translation Method field must be set to [Manual].

Sector

This field configures the number of sectors per track. Refer to your drive
documentation to determine the correct value to enter into this field. NOTE:
To make changes to this field, the Type field must be set to [User Type
HDD] and the Translation Method field must be set to [Manual].

CHS Capacity

This field shows the drive’s maximum CHS capacity calculated automati­cally by the BIOS from the drive information you entered.

Maximum LBA Capacity

This field shows the drive’s maximum LBA capacity calculated automati­cally by the BIOS from the drive information you entered.

Multi-Sector Transfers [Maximum]

This option automatically sets the number of sectors per block to the highest
number supported by the drive. This field can also be configured manually.
Note that when this field is automatically configured, the set value may not
always be the fastest value for the drive. Refer to the documentation that
came with your hard drive to determine the optimal value and set it manually .
NOTE: To make changes to this field, the Type field must be set to [User
T ype HDD]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [2 Sectors] [4 Sectors] [8 Sec­tors] [16 Sectors] [32 Sectors] [Maximum]

SMART Monitoring [Disabled]

This allows the enabling or disabling of the S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring,
Analysis and Reporting Technology) system which utilizes internal hard disk
drive monitoring technology . This feature is normally disabled because sys­tem resources used in this feature may decrease system performance.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

PIO Mode [4]

This option lets you set a PIO (Programmed Input/Output) mode for the
IDE device. Modes 0 through 4 provide successively increased performance.
Configuration options: [0] [1] [2] [3] [4]

Ultra DMA Mode [Disabled]

Ultra DMA capability allows improved transfer speeds and data integrity for
compatible IDE devices. Set to [Disabled] to suppress Ultra DMA capabil­ity. NOTE: To make changes to this field, the Type field must be set to
[User Type HDD]. Configuration options: [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] [Disabled]

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Other options for “Type:” are:
[CD-ROM] - for IDE CD-ROM drives

[LS-120] - for LS-120 compatible floppy disk drives
[ZIP-100] - for ZIP-100 compatible disk drives
[MO] - for IDE magneto optical disk drives
[Other A TAPI Device] - for IDE devices not listed here

After using the legend keys to make your selections on this sub-menu, press
the <Esc> key to return to the Main menu. When the Main menu appears, you
will notice that the drive size appear in the field for the hard disk drive that you
just configured.

5.4.2 Keyboard Features

Boot Up NumLock Status [On]

This field enables users to activate the Number Lock function upon
system boot. Configuration options: [Off] [On]

Keyboard Auto-Repeat Rate [12/Sec]

This controls the speed at which the system registers repeated key­strokes. Options range from 6 to 30 characters per second. Configu­ration options: [6/Sec] [8/Sec] [10/Sec] [12/Sec] [15/Sec] [20/Sec]
[24/Sec] [30/Sec]

Keyboard Auto-Repeat Delay [1/4 Sec]

This field sets the time interval for displaying the first and second
characters. Configuration options: [1/4 Sec] [1/2 Sec] [3/4 Sec] [1
Sec]

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Supervisor Password [Disabled] / User Password [Disabled]

These fields allow you to set the passwords. To set the password, highlight the
appropriate field and press <Enter>. Type in a password and press <Enter>.
You can type up to eight alphanumeric characters. Symbols and other keys
are ignored. To confirm the password, type the password again and press the
<Enter>. The password is now set to [Enabled]. This password allows full
access to the BIOS Setup menus. To clear the password, highlight this field
and press <Enter>. The same dialog box as above will appear . Press <Enter>
and the password will be set to [Disabled].

A Note about Passwords

The BIOS Setup program allows you to specify passwords in the Main menu. The
passwords control access to the BIOS during system startup. The passwords are
not case sensitive. In other words, it makes no difference whether you enter a
password using upper or lowercase letters. The BIOS Setup program allows you

to specify two separate passwords: a Supervisor password and a User pass­word. When disabled, anyone may access all BIOS Setup program functions.
When enabled, the Supervisor password is required for entering the BIOS Setup
program and having full access to all configuration fields.

Forgot the Password?

If you forgot the password, you can clear the password by erasing the CMOS Real
Time Clock (RTC) RAM. The RAM data containing the password information is
powered by the onboard button cell battery. To erase the RTC RAM: (1) Unplug
your computer, (2) Short the solder points, (3) Turn ON your computer, (4) Hold
down <Delete> during bootup and enter BIOS setup to re-enter user preferences.

A7VC

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A7VC Clear RTC RAM

CLRTC (R155)

Short solder points
to Clear CMOS

Halt On [All but Keyboard]

This field determines which types of errors will cause the system to halt.
Configuration options: [All Errors] [No Error] [All but Keyboard] [All but Disk]
[All but Disk/Keyboard]

Installed Memory [XXX MB]

This display-only field displays the amount of conventional memory detected
by the system during bootup. You do not need to make changes to this field.

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5.5 Advanced Menu

Operating Frequency Setting [User Define]

This field allows you to configure the external frequency of your CPU.
Select [User Define] if you want to make changes to the CPU

Frequency field. When [Standard] is selected, CPU (external)
Frequency will be fixed at 100MHz. Configuration options: [Standard]

[User Define]

CPU Frequency

This feature tells the clock generator what frequency to send to the
system bus and PCI bus. The bus frequency (external frequency)
multiplied by the bus multiple equals the CPU speed (the CPU’s internal
frequency). Note that the frequency is already set to a default of 133
MHz.

DRAM Frequency

This field determines whether the memory clock frequency is set to
be in synchronous or asynchronous mode with respect to the CPU

Frequency. This must be set in conjunction with CPU (external)
Frequency to match the speed of your SDRAM. When you press

<Enter> on this field, the first available option in the pop-up menu
equals the CPU Frequency you select for the previous field, and the
second available option is the CPU Frequency multiplied by 4/3. To
maintain and ensure system stability, DRAM Frequency is set to
[100 MHz] when the BIOS setup default settings are loaded/selected.

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CPU Level 1 Cache, CPU Level 2 Cache [Enabled]

These fields allow you to choose from the default of [Enabled] or
choose [Disabled] to turn on or off the CPU’s Level 1 and Level 2
built-in cache. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

CPU Level 2 Cache ECC Check [Disabled]

This function controls the ECC capability in the CPU level 2 cache.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

BIOS Update [Enabled]

This functions as an update loader integrated into the BIOS to supply
the processor with the required data. In the default position of
[Enabled], the BIOS will load the update on all processors during
system bootup. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

PS/2 Mouse Function Control [Auto]

The default of [Auto] allows the system to detect a PS/2 mouse on
startup. If detected, IRQ12 will be used for the PS/2 mouse. IRQ12
will be reserved for expansion cards only if a PS/2 mouse is not
detected. [Enabled] will always reserve IRQ12, whether on startup a
PS/2 mouse is detected or not. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Auto]

USB Legacy Support [Auto]

This motherboard supports Universal Serial Bus (USB) devices. The
default of [Auto] allows the system to detect a USB device on startup.
If detected, the USB controller will be enabled. If not detected, the
USB controller will be disabled. When this field is set to [Disabled],
the USB controller is disabled no matter whether you are using a
USB device or not. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto]

OS/2 Onboard Memory > 64M [Disabled]

When using OS/2 operating systems with installed DRAM of greater
than 64MB, you need to set this option to [Enabled]; otherwise, leave
this on [Disabled]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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5.5.1 Chip Configuration

Onboard PCI IDE Enable [Both]

You can select to enable the primary IDE channel, secondary IDE
channel, both, or disable both channels. Configuration options: [Both]
[Primary] [Secondary] [Disabled]

Spread Spectrum Control [Enabled]

Leave on default setting. Spread spectrum typically reduces system
electromagnetic interference (EMI) by 8dB to 10dB.

SDRAM Configuration [By SPD]

Sets the optimal timings for SDRAM related fields, depending on the
memory modules you are using. Default setting is [By SPD], which
sets the subsequent 3 items by reading the contents in the SPD (Serial
Presence Detect) device. The EEPROM on the memory module
stores critical parameter data, such as memory type, size, speed,
voltage interface, and module banks. Configuration options: [User
Define] [7ns(143MHz)] [8ns(125MHz)] [By SPD]

SDRAM CAS Latency

This controls the latency between the SDRAM read command and the
time that the data actually becomes available. NOTE: This field will
only be adjustable when SDRAM Configuration is set to [User Define].

SDRAM RAS Precharge Time

This controls the idle clocks after issuing a precharge command to
the SDRAM. NOTE: This field will only be adjustable when SDRAM

Configuration is set to [User Define].

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SDRAM RAS to CAS Delay

This controls the latency between the SDRAM active command and
the read/write command. NOTE: This field will only be adjustable
when SDRAM Configuration is set to [User Define].

PCI Master Read Caching [Disabled]

Default: [Disabled]

Leave on default setting. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Delayed Transaction [Disabled]

Default: [Disabled]

Leave on default setting. Enabled, this frees the PCI Bus when the
CPU is accessing 8-bit ISA devices that normally consume about 50­60 PCI Clocks without PCI delayed transaction. Select [Disabled] for
ISA devices that are not PCI 2.1 compliant. Configuration options:
[Disabled] [Enabled]

PCI to DRAM Prefetch [Enabled]

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Byte Merge [Disabled]

To optimize the data transfer on PCI, this merges a sequence of
individual memory writes (bytes or words) into a single 32-bit block of
data. However , byte merging may only be done when the bytes within
a data phase are in a prefetchable address range. Configuration
options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

DRAM Read Latch Delay [Auto]

Configuration options: [-0.01 ns] [0.75 ns]...[Auto]

Memory Early/Delay Write [Auto]

Configuration options: [0.0 ns] [0.5 ns]...[Auto]

DIMM Interleave Setting [Auto]

Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled]

VGA Shared Memory Size

This size cannot exceed the last memory bank size in the system. If
there is only one DRAM bank in the system, this size is set to half of
this DRAM bank size automatically.

Select Display Device
<Enter> to select the display device for next boot.

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5.5.2 I/O Device Configuration

Onboard FDC Swap A & B [No Swap]

This field allows you to reverse the hardware drive letter assignments
of your floppy disk drives. Configuration options: [No Swap] [Swap
AB]

Onboard Serial Port 1 [3F8H/IRQ4]
Onboard Serial Port 2 [2F8H/IRQ3]

These fields allow you to set the addresses for the onboard serial
connectors. Serial Port 1 and Serial Port 2 must have different
addresses. Configuration options: [3F8H/IRQ4] [2F8H/IRQ3] [3E8H/
IRQ4] [2E8H/IRQ10] [Disabled]

UART2 Use Infrared [Disabled]

When enabled, this field activates the onboard standard infrared feature and
sets the second serial UART to support the infrared module connector on the
motherboard. If your system already has a second serial port connected to the
onboard COM2 connector , it will no longer work if you enable the infrared feature.
See Standard and Consumer Infrared Module Connector in 3.9.1 External

Connectors. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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Onboard Parallel Port [378H/IRQ7]

This field sets the address of the onboard parallel port connector. If you disable
this feature, Parallel Port Mode and ECP DMA Select configurations will not
be available. Configuration options: [Disabled] [378H/IRQ7] [278H/IRQ5]

Parallel Port Mode [ECP+EPP]

This field allows you to set the operation mode of the parallel port. [Normal]
allows normal-speed operation but in one direction only; [EPP] allows
bidirectional parallel port operation; [ECP] allows the parallel port to operate in
bidirectional DMA mode; [ECP+EPP] allows normal speed operation in a two­way mode. Configuration options: [Normal] [ECP] [EPP] [ECP+EPP]

ECP DMA Select [3]

This field allows you to configure the parallel port DMA channel for the selected

ECP mode. This selection is available only if you select [ECP] or [ECP+EPP] in
Parallel Port Mode above. Configuration options: [1] [3]

Onboard Peripheral Resource Control

Onboard AC97 Audio Controller [Auto]

[Auto] allows the motherboard’s BIOS to detect whether you are using
any network/audio device. If a network/audio device is detected, the
onboard network/audio controller will be enabled; if no network/audio
device is detected, the onboard network/audio controller will be
disabled. If you have conflicts with the onboard network/audio
controller, you may set the appropriate field to [Disabled].
Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

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Onboard Legacy Audio Support [Disabled]

The onboard chipset is integrated with a SoundBlaster Pro controller .
To use it, you must enable this field. Leave on the default setting
[Disabled] if you want to use an add-on audio device. NOTE: T o display
the rest of the setup items, this field must be enabled (as shown
below).

Sound Blaster Emulation [Disabled]

Select [Enabled] for this field if you want to use the Sound Blaster™
emulation feature.

Sound Blaster I/O Base Address [220h-22Fh]
Sound Blaster IRQ [IRQ5]
Sound Blaster DMA [DMA 1]

These fields set the I/O address, IRQ, and DMA channel for the Sound
Blaster™ feature.

MPU 401 [Enabled]

Enable this field if you want to use the MIDI device onboard.

MPU 401 I/O Base Address [300h-303h]

This sets the I/O address for the onboard MIDI device.

FM Enable (388h-38Bh) [Disabled]

This field enables or disables the FM modulation feature.

Game Port Function [Disabled]

Enable this field to use the game port. Configuration options:
[Disabled] [Enable (200h-207h)]

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5.5.3 PCI Configuration

Slot 1, Slot 2, IRQ [Auto]

These fields set how IRQ use is determined for each PCI slot. The
default setting for each field is [Auto], which utilizes auto-routing to
determine IRQ use. Configuration options: [Auto] [NA] [3] [4] [5] [7]
[9] [10] [11] [12] [14] [15]

PCI/VGA Palette Snoop [Disabled]

Some nonstandard VGA cards, such as graphics accelerators or
MPEG video cards, may not show colors properly. The setting
[Enabled] should correct this problem. Otherwise, leave this on the
default setting of [Disabled]. Configuration options: [Disabled]
[Enabled]

PCI Latency Timer [32]

Leave on default setting for best performance vs. stability.

SYMBIOS SCSI BIOS [Auto]

[Auto] allows the motherboard’s BIOS to detect whether you have a
Symbios SCSI card. If the Symbios SCSI card is detected, the
motherboard’s Symbios BIOS will be enabled; if no Symbios SCSI
card is detected, the onboard Symbios SCSI BIOS will be disabled.

[Disabled] will disable the motherboard’s Symbios SCSI BIOS so
that the BIOS on an add-on Symbios SCSI card can be used. If your
Symbios SCSI card does not have a BIOS, the Symbios SCSI card
will not function. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled]

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USB Function [Enabled]

This motherboard supports Universal Serial Bus (USB) devices. Set
to [Enabled] if you want to use USB devices. Configuration options:
[Disabled] [Enabled]

Primary VGA BIOS [PCI Card]

If your computer has both PCI and AGP VGA cards, this field allows
you to select which of the cards will act as your primary graphics
card. [AGP Card] uses the AGP card as your primary card. The default,
[PCI Card], allows your PCI graphics card to take precedence when
detected. Configuration options: [PCI Card] [AGP Card]

PCI/PNP IRQ Resource Exclusion

IRQ XX Reserved for Legacy Device [No/ICU]

These fields indicate whether or not the displayed IRQ for each field
is being used by an onboard legacy (non-PnP) device. The default
value indicates either that the displayed IRQ is not used or that ISA
Configuration Utility (ICU) is being used to determine if a legacy device
is using that IRQ. Configuration options: [No/ICU] [Yes]

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PCI/PNP DMA Resource Exclusion

DMA x Reserved for Legacy Device [No/ICU]

These fields indicate whether or not the displayed DMA channel for
each field is being used by an onboard legacy (non-PnP) device.
The default setting indicates either that the displayed DMA channel
is not used or an ICU is being used to determine if an ISA device is
using that channel. Configuration options: [No/ICU] [Yes]

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PCI/PNP UMB Resource Exclusion

Reserved MEM Block BASE [No/ICU]

This field allows you to set the base address and block size of an
onboard legacy ISA device that uses any memory segment within
the C800 and DFFF address range. If you have such a device and
you are not using an ICU to specify its address range, select a base
address from the six available options; the Reserved MEM Block
SIZE field will then appear for selecting the block size. If you have
more than one legacy device onboard that requires the use of this
address range, you can increase the block size to 8K, 16K, 32K, or
64K. If you are using an ICU to accomplish this task, leave Reserved
MEM Block BASE to its default setting of [No/ICU]. Configuration
options: [No/ICU] [C800] [CC00] [D000] [D400] [D800] [DC00]

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5.5.4 Shadow Configuration

Video ROM BIOS Shadow [Enabled]

This field allows you to change the video BIOS location from ROM to
RAM. Relocating to RAM enhances system performance, as
information access is faster than the ROM. Configuration options:
[Disabled] [Enabled]

C8000-DFFFF Shadow [Disabled]

These fields are used for shadowing other expansion card ROMs. If
you install other expansion cards with ROMs on them, you will need
to know which addresses the ROMs use to shadow them specifically .
Shadowing a ROM reduces the memory available between 640K
and 1024K by the amount used for this purpose. Configuration options:
[Disabled] [Enabled]

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