Asus A8V-X User Manual

MotherboardA8V-X

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xi1 x Parallel port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x Coaxial S/PDIF out port 1 x Serial (COM) port 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse p

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1Product introductionThis chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports.

1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction1.1 Welcome!Thank you for buying an ASUS® A8V-X motherboard!The motherboard delivers a host of new features and la

ASUS A8V-X 1-31.3 Special features1.3.1 Product highlightsLatest processor and 64-bit computing technologyThe AMD Athlon™ 64FX, Athlon™ 64, A

1-4 Chapter 1: Product introductionSerial ATA 3Gb/s technology The motherboard supports the Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology through the Serial ATA inter

ASUS A8V-X 1-51.3.2 Innovative ASUS featuresCrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you to restore the original BIOS data from the support CD in ca

1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction1.4 Before you proceedTake note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change a

ASUS A8V-X 1-7A8V-X®1.5 Motherboard overviewBefore you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard

iiCopyright © 2006 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be repro

1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction1.5.3 Motherboard layoutPANELA8V-X®CR2032 3VLithium CellCMOS PowerAUX CD 4MbitBIOSAAFPATX12VCLRTCATXPWRUSB56SB_PWR

ASUS A8V-X 1-91.6.2 Installling the CPUTo install a CPU:1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard.1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU)1.6.1 Overvie

1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction2. Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to a 90°-100° angle.Make sure that the socke

ASUS A8V-X 1-111.6.3 Installing the heatsink and fanThe AMD Athlon™ 64, AMD Athlon™ 64FX or AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 processors require a specially designe

1-12 Chapter 1: Product introductionA8V-X CPU Fan ConnectorGNDRotation+12VCPU_FANA8V-X®2. Attach one end of the retention bracket to the retention mo

ASUS A8V-X 1-13Channel SocketsChannel A DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2Channel B DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B21.7 System memory1.7.1 OverviewThe motherboard co

1-14 Chapter 1: Product introductionTable 1 Recommended memory configurations* Use only identical DDR DIMM pairs.* For dual-channel configuration (3),

ASUS A8V-X 1-15Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest DDR400 Qualified Vendors List.Side(s): SS - Single Sided DS - Double SidedDIMM S

1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction1.7.4 Removing a DIMMFollow these steps to remove a DIMM.1. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to

ASUS A8V-X 1-171.8 Expansion slotsIn the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expan

iiiContentsNotices ... viSafety information ...

1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction1.8.3 Interrupt assignmentsStandard interrupt assignmentsIRQ Priority Standard Function0 1 System Timer1 2 K

ASUS A8V-X 1-191.8.5 PCI Express x1 slotThis motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the PCI E

1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction1.9 Jumpers1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC)This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You c

ASUS A8V-X 1-213. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR)This jumper allows you to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up feature. Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (

1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction1.10 Connectors1.10.1 Rear panel connectors1. PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse.2. Paralle

ASUS A8V-X 1-23Light Blue Line In Back Surround Back SurroundLime Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker OutPink Mic In Mic In Center/Base

1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction2. IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE, SEC_IDE)These connectors are for Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cables. The Ult

ASUS A8V-X 1-253. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4)These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA device

1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction6. Internal audio connectors (4-pin AUX, CD)These connectors allow you to receive stereo audio input from sound

ASUS A8V-X 1-27Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard!7. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78)These

ivContents1.8.6 PCI Express x1 slot ... 1-191.9 Jumpers ...

1-28 Chapter 1: Product introduction9. ATX power connectors (20-pin ATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V)These connectors are for an ATX power supply plugs. The pow

ASUS A8V-X 1-2910. GAME/MIDI port connector (16-1 pin GAME)This connector is for a GAME/MIDI port. Connect the USB/GAME module cable to this connecto

1-30 Chapter 1: Product introduction12. System panel connector (20-pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.The sytem pa

2BIOS setupThis chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also

2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS setup2.1 Managing and updating your BIOSThe following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output

ASUS A8V-X 2-3d. From the Open field, type D:\bootdisk\makeboot a: assuming that D: is your optical drive.e. Press <Enter>, then follow scree

2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS setupUpdating the BIOS fileTo update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility:1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download t

ASUS A8V-X 2-55. The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is completed. Reboot the system from the hard disk drive.2. Cop

2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS setup2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utilityThe ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS fil

ASUS A8V-X 2-7The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for this motherboard. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest

vContents2.4.4 Chipset ... 2-192.4.5 Onboard Devices Configuration ...

2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS setupInstalling ASUS UpdateTo install ASUS Update:1. Place the support CD in the optical drive. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Cli

ASUS A8V-X 2-93. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select. Click Next.Updating the BIOS through the Interne

2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS setupUpdating the BIOS through a BIOS fileTo update the BIOS through a BIOS file:1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Window

ASUS A8V-X 2-112.2 BIOS setup programThis motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that you can update using the provided utility described i

2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS setupSystem Time [11:51:19] System Date [Thu 05/07/2004] Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in] Primary IDE Master :[S

ASUS A8V-X 2-132.2.4 Menu itemsThe highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the

2-14 Chapter 2: BIOS setup2.3 Main menuWhen you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic syste

ASUS A8V-X 2-152.3.4 Primary, Secondary, Third and Fourth IDE Master/SlaveWhile entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE

2-16 Chapter 2: BIOS setup2.3.5 System InformationThis menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatically detects

ASUS A8V-X 2-172.4 Advanced menuThe Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices.Take caution when chang

viNoticesFederal Communications Commission StatementThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two cond

2-18 Chapter 2: BIOS setupUSB 1.1 Ports Configuration [USB 8 Ports]Allows you to configure the USB 1.1 ports. Configuration options: [Disabled] [USB 2 P

ASUS A8V-X 2-192.4.3 CPU ConfigurationThe items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects.CPU ConfigurationAMD

2-20 Chapter 2: BIOS setupNorthBridge Chipset Memory Configuration ECC ConfigurationNorthBridge ConfigurationMemory ConfigurationMemclock Mode [Auto]All

ASUS A8V-X 2-21TRP [4 CLK]Sets the TRP. Configuration options: [Auto] [2 CLK] [3 CLK] [4 CLK] [5 CLK] [6 CLK]TRCD [4 CLK]Sets the TRCD. Configuration

2-22 Chapter 2: BIOS setupConfiguration options: [4.0ns] [5.0ns] [6.0ns] [7.0ns] [8.0ns] [9.0ns] [10.0ns] [11.0ns]CMD-ADDR Timing Mode [2T]Sets the CMD

ASUS A8V-X 2-23AGP Bridge VIA K8T800 Pro ConfigurationPrimary Graphics Adapter [AGP]AGP Mode [AGP 8X]AGP Fast Write [Disabled]Graphics Aperture

2-24 Chapter 2: BIOS setupSerial ATA IDE Controller [SATA]LAN Controller [Enabled] LAN OptionROM Execute [Disabled]OnChip Audio Select [HD A

ASUS A8V-X 2-252.4.5 Onboard Devices ConfigurationOnboard Floppy Controller [Enabled]Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Serial Port1 Mode [Normal

2-26 Chapter 2: BIOS setupCOMA Duplex Mode [Half Duplex]Allows you to select the COMA duplex mode. This appears only when the Serial Port1 Mode is not

ASUS A8V-X 2-27Plug and Play O/S [No]When set to [No], BIOS configures all the devices in the system. When set to [Yes] and if you install a Plug and P

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2-28 Chapter 2: BIOS setup2.5 Power menuThe Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced Power Management (APM). Select an item

ASUS A8V-X 2-292.5.5 APM ConfigurationAPM ConfigurationPower Management/APM [Enabled]Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off]Resume On Ring [Disabl

2-30 Chapter 2: BIOS setupResume On PME# [Disabled]When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to turn on the system through a PME# device. This

ASUS A8V-X 2-312.5.6 Hardware MonitorHardware MonitorCPU Temperature [51ºC/122.5ºF]MB Temperature [41ºC/105.5ºF]CPU Fan Speed [3813 RPM]Chass

2-32 Chapter 2: BIOS setup2.6 Boot menuThe Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press <Enter> to di

ASUS A8V-X 2-332.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration Select Screen Select Item+- Change OptionF1 General HelpF10 Save and ExitESC ExitBoot S

2-34 Chapter 2: BIOS setupIf you forget your BIOS password, you can clear clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. See section “2.6 Ju

ASUS A8V-X 2-35After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings. User Access Level (Ful

2-36 Chapter 2: BIOS setupClear User PasswordSelect this item to clear the user password.Password Check [Setup]When set to [Setup], BIOS checks for us

ASUS A8V-X 2-37Exit & Discard ChangesSelect this option only if you do not want to save the changes that you made to the Setup program. If you ma

viiiAbout this guideThis user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard.How this guide is organizedThis m

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3Software supportThis chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package.

3-2 Chapter 3: Software supportIf Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support CD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from th

ASUS A8V-X 3-33.2.2 Drivers menuThe drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install the necessary dr

3-4 Chapter 3: Software support3.2.3 Utilities menuThe Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. ASUS P

ASUS A8V-X 3-53.2.4 ManualThe manual menu contains a VT8251 RAID Manual. Install Adobe® Acrobat® Reader before openning the manual.ADOBE Acrobat Read

3-6 Chapter 3: Software support3.2.5 ASUS Contact informationClick the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also find this inf

ixConventions used in this guideTo make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual.T