Asus Motherboard A8V-MX User Manual

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1ProductintroductionThis chapter describes the motherboardfeatures and the new technologiesit supports.

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ASUS A8V-MXASUS A8V-MXASUS A8V-MXASUS A8V-MXASUS A8V-MX1-31-31-31-31-3Dual-channel DDR memory support Dual-channel DDR memory support Dual-channel D

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ASUS A8V-MXASUS A8V-MXASUS A8V-MXASUS A8V-MXASUS A8V-MX1-51-51-51-51-5Onboard LEDOnboard LEDOnboard LEDOnboard LEDOnboard LEDThe motherboard comes wit

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ASUS A8V-MXASUS A8V-MXASUS A8V-MXASUS A8V-MXASUS A8V-MX1-71-71-71-71-7A8V-MX®Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard.1.5.21

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ASUS A8V-MXASUS A8V-MXASUS A8V-MXASUS A8V-MXASUS A8V-MX1-91-91-91-91-93. Position the CPU above thesocket such that the CPU cornerwith the gold triang

iiiiiiiiiiCopyright © 2005 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.Copyright © 2005 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.Copyright © 2005 ASUST

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ASUS A8V-MXASUS A8V-MXASUS A8V-MXASUS A8V-MXASUS A8V-MX1-111-111-111-111-11Recommended memory configurationsRecommended memory configurationsRecommend

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ASUS A8V-MXASUS A8V-MXASUS A8V-MXASUS A8V-MXASUS A8V-MX1-151-151-151-151-151.8 Expansion slotsIn the future, you may need to install expansion cards.

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ASUS A8V-MXASUS A8V-MXASUS A8V-MXASUS A8V-MXASUS A8V-MX1-171-171-171-171-171.8.31.8.31.8.31.8.31.8.3PCI slotsPCI slotsPCI slotsPCI slotsPCI slotsThe P

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ASUS A8V-MXASUS A8V-MXASUS A8V-MXASUS A8V-MXASUS A8V-MX1-191-191-191-191-191.9 Jumpers1.1.1.1.1.Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC)Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC)Clear RTC RA

iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiContentsNotices ... viSafety information .

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ASUS A8V-MXASUS A8V-MXASUS A8V-MXASUS A8V-MXASUS A8V-MX1-211-211-211-211-213.3.3.3.3.Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR)Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR)Keyboard

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ASUS A8V-MXASUS A8V-MXASUS A8V-MXASUS A8V-MXASUS A8V-MX1-231-231-231-231-237.7.7.7.7.USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4.USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4.USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4

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ASUS A8V-MXASUS A8V-MXASUS A8V-MXASUS A8V-MXASUS A8V-MX1-251-251-251-251-253.3.3.3.3.IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE, 40-1 pin SECI_IDE)IDE connector

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ASUS A8V-MXASUS A8V-MXASUS A8V-MXASUS A8V-MXASUS A8V-MX1-271-271-271-271-275.5.5.5.5.CPU and Chassis fan connectorsCPU and Chassis fan connectorsCPU a

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ASUS A8V-MXASUS A8V-MXASUS A8V-MXASUS A8V-MXASUS A8V-MX1-291-291-291-291-299.9.9.9.9.ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V)ATX power conn

ivivivivivContentsChapter 2: BIOS setupChapter 2: BIOS setupChapter 2: BIOS setupChapter 2: BIOS setupChapter 2: BIOS setup2.1 Managing and updating y

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ASUS A8V-MXASUS A8V-MXASUS A8V-MXASUS A8V-MXASUS A8V-MX1-311-311-311-311-3111.11.11.11.11.System panel connector (20-1 pin PANEL)System panel connecto

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2This chapter tells how to changethe system settings through the BIOSSetup menus. Detailed descriptionsof the BIOS parameters are alsoprovided.BIOS se

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ASUS A8V-MXASUS A8V-MXASUS A8V-MXASUS A8V-MXASUS A8V-MX2-32-32-32-32-3d. From the Open field, typeD:\bootdisk\makeboot a:assuming that D: is your opti

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ASUS A8V-MXASUS A8V-MXASUS A8V-MXASUS A8V-MXASUS A8V-MX2-52-52-52-52-55. The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process iscomplet

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ASUS A8V-MXASUS A8V-MXASUS A8V-MXASUS A8V-MXASUS A8V-MX2-72-72-72-72-7The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for thismotherboard. Visit

vvvvvContents2.5 Power menu ... 2-302.5.1 Suspend Mode ...

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ASUS A8V-MXASUS A8V-MXASUS A8V-MXASUS A8V-MXASUS A8V-MX2-92-92-92-92-93. Select the ASUS FTP sitenearest you to avoid networktraffic, or click Auto Se

2-102-102-102-102-10Chapter 2: BIOS setupChapter 2: BIOS setupChapter 2: BIOS setupChapter 2: BIOS setupChapter 2: BIOS setupUpdating the BIOS through

ASUS A8V-MXASUS A8V-MXASUS A8V-MXASUS A8V-MXASUS A8V-MX2-112-112-112-112-112.2 BIOS setup programThis motherboard supports a programmable firmware chi

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ASUS A8V-MXASUS A8V-MXASUS A8V-MXASUS A8V-MXASUS A8V-MX2-132-132-132-132-132.2.42.2.42.2.42.2.42.2.4Menu itemsMenu itemsMenu itemsMenu itemsMenu items

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ASUS A8V-MXASUS A8V-MXASUS A8V-MXASUS A8V-MXASUS A8V-MX2-152-152-152-152-15 Select Screen Select Item+- Change OptionF1 General HelpF10 Save a

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ASUS A8V-MXASUS A8V-MXASUS A8V-MXASUS A8V-MXASUS A8V-MX2-172-172-172-172-172.4 Advanced menuThe Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings f

viviviviviNoticesFederal Communications Commission StatementFederal Communications Commission StatementFederal Communications Commission StatementFede

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ASUS A8V-MXASUS A8V-MXASUS A8V-MXASUS A8V-MXASUS A8V-MX2-192-192-192-192-19Port 64/60 Emulation [Disabled]Port 64/60 Emulation [Disabled]Port 64/60 Em

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ASUS A8V-MXASUS A8V-MXASUS A8V-MXASUS A8V-MXASUS A8V-MX2-212-212-212-212-21 Select Screen Select ItemEnter Go to SubscreenF1 General HelpF10 Sav

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ASUS A8V-MXASUS A8V-MXASUS A8V-MXASUS A8V-MXASUS A8V-MX2-232-232-232-232-23ECC ConfigurationBIOS SETUP UTILITYAdvancedECC ConfigurationDRAM ECC Enable

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ASUS A8V-MXASUS A8V-MXASUS A8V-MXASUS A8V-MXASUS A8V-MX2-252-252-252-252-25AGP Bridge VIA K8M800 ConfigurationAGP Bridge VIA K8M800 ConfigurationAGP B

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ASUS A8V-MXASUS A8V-MXASUS A8V-MXASUS A8V-MXASUS A8V-MX2-272-272-272-272-27HyperTransport ConfigurationHyperTransport ConfigurationHyperTransport Conf

viiviiviiviiviiSafety informationElectrical safetyElectrical safetyElectrical safetyElectrical safetyElectrical safety•To prevent electrical shock haz

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ASUS A8V-MXASUS A8V-MXASUS A8V-MXASUS A8V-MXASUS A8V-MX2-292-292-292-292-292.4.62.4.62.4.62.4.62.4.6PCI PnPPCI PnPPCI PnPPCI PnPPCI PnPThe PCI PnP men

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ASUS A8V-MXASUS A8V-MXASUS A8V-MXASUS A8V-MXASUS A8V-MX2-312-312-312-312-312.5.52.5.52.5.52.5.52.5.5APM ConfigurationAPM ConfigurationAPM Configuratio

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ASUS A8V-MXASUS A8V-MXASUS A8V-MXASUS A8V-MXASUS A8V-MX2-332-332-332-332-332.5.62.5.62.5.62.5.62.5.6Hardware MonitorHardware MonitorHardware MonitorHa

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ASUS A8V-MXASUS A8V-MXASUS A8V-MXASUS A8V-MXASUS A8V-MX2-352-352-352-352-352.6 Boot menuThe Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot option

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ASUS A8V-MXASUS A8V-MXASUS A8V-MXASUS A8V-MXASUS A8V-MX2-372-372-372-372-37Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display [Enabled]Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display [Enabled]Hit ‘

viiiviiiviiiviiiviiiA8V-MX specifications summary(continued on the next page)CPUCPUCPUCPUCPUChipsetChipsetChipsetChipsetChipsetSystem BusSystem BusSys

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ASUS A8V-MXASUS A8V-MXASUS A8V-MXASUS A8V-MXASUS A8V-MX2-392-392-392-392-39To set a User Password:1. Select the Change User Password item and press &l

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3SoftwaresupportThis chapter describes the contentsof the support CD that comes withthe motherboard package.

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ASUS A8V-MXASUS A8V-MXASUS A8V-MXASUS A8V-MXASUS A8V-MX3-33-33-33-33-33.2.23.2.23.2.23.2.23.2.2Drivers menuDrivers menuDrivers menuDrivers menuDrivers

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ASUS A8V-MXASUS A8V-MXASUS A8V-MXASUS A8V-MXASUS A8V-MX3-53-53-53-53-5Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 already includes Microsoft Direct X9.0c. If

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ASUS A8V-MXASUS A8V-MXASUS A8V-MXASUS A8V-MXASUS A8V-MX3-73-73-73-73-7Technical support FormTechnical support FormTechnical support FormTechnical supp

ixixixixix*Specifications are subject to change without notice.A8V-MX specifications summaryRear panelRear panelRear panelRear panelRear panelInternal

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