Asus Motherboard A7N8X-VM User Manual

MotherboardA7N8X-VMUser Manual

xA7N8X-VM specifications summaryBIOS featuresIndustry standardManageabilitySupport CD contentsAccessoriesForm Factor* Specifications are subject to ch

Chapter 1This chapter describes the features of theA7N8X-VM motherboard. It includes briefdescriptions of the motherboard components,and illustration

1-2Chapter 1: Product Information1.1 Welcome!Thank you for buying the ASUS® A7N8X-VM motherboard!The ASUS A7N8X-VM motherboard is loaded with the mos

ASUS A7N8X-VM motherboard user manual1-31.3 Special featuresDual Channel DDR memory supportWith the 128-bit Twinbank DDR memory architecture, the A7N8

1-4Chapter 1: Product Information1.4 Motherboard componentsBefore you install the motherboard, learn about its major components andavailable features

ASUS A7N8X-VM motherboard user manual1-5Onboard LED. This onboard LED lights up if there is a standby power onthe motherboard. This LED acts as a remi

1-6Chapter 1: Product InformationAGP Slot. The Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot only supports 1.5VAGP 8X/4X mode graphics cards for 3D graphical

ASUS A7N8X-VM motherboard user manual1-71.5 Motherboard layout24.5cm (9.64in)PRI_IDEFLOPPY1A7N8X-VMAccelerated Graphics Port (AGP8X1)nVidianForce2IGPA

1-8Chapter 1: Product Information1.6 Motherboard installationThe A7N8X-VM uses the Micro ATX form factor, measuring 24.5 cm (9.6 in.) x 24.5cm (9.6 i

ASUS A7N8X-VM motherboard user manual1-91.7 Before you proceedTake note of the following precautions before you install motherboard componentsor chang

iiChecklistCopyright © 2003 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may

1-10Chapter 1: Product Information1.8 Central Processing Unit (CPU)The motherboard provides a Socket A (462) for CPU installation. The A7N8X-VMsuppor

ASUS A7N8X-VM motherboard user manual1-111.9 System memoryThe motherboard has two Double Data Rate (DDR) DIMM sockets that supportsup to 2GB non-ECC P

1-12Chapter 1: Product InformationIRQ assignments for this motherboardA BCDEFGPCI slot 1 used ––––––PCI slot 2 –––used –––PCI slot 3 ––used ––––AGP s

ASUS A7N8X-VM motherboard user manual1-131.10.4 PCI slotsThree 32-bit PCI slots are available on this motherboard. The slots support PCIcards such as

1-14Chapter 1: Product Information1.11 JumpersThis section describes and illustrates the jumpers on the motherboard.1. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBP

ASUS A7N8X-VM motherboard user manual1-152. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1)This jumper clears the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM of date, time and systemsetup param

1-16Chapter 1: Product Information1.12 ConnectorsThis section describes and illustrates the connectors on the motherboard.1. IDE connectors (40-1 pin

ASUS A7N8X-VM motherboard user manual1-173. ATX power connectors (20-pin ATXPWR1)These connectors connect to an ATX 12V power supply. The plugs from t

1-18Chapter 1: Product Information4. USB header (10-1 pin USB56)If the USB 2.0 port connectors on the back panel are inadequate, a USBheader is avail

ASUS A7N8X-VM motherboard user manual1-196. CPU and Chassis Fan Connectors(3-pin CPU_FAN1, CHA_FAN)The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350mA~74

iiiFeaturesContentsNotices ... vSafety informatio

1-20Chapter 1: Product Information9. Internal audio connectors (4 pin CD1, AUX1)These connectors allow you to receive stereo audio input from sound s

ASUS A7N8X-VM motherboard user manual1-2111. Digital Audio Connector (6-1 pin SPDIF1)This connector is for optional S/PDIF audio module that allows d

1-22Chapter 1: Product Information12. Serial Port 2 connector (10-1 pin COM2)This connector accommodates a second serial port using an optional seria

ASUS A7N8X-VM motherboard user manual1-2313. System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1)This connector accommodates several system front panel functions.A7

1-24Chapter 1: Product Information

Chapter 2This chapter tells how to change system settingsthrough the BIOS Setup Menus. Detaileddescriptions of the BIOS parameters are alsoprovided.

2-2Chapter 2: BIOS information2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS• The original BIOS file for this motherboard is in the support CD.• Copy the origina

ASUS A7N8X-VM motherboard user manual2-31. Download an updated ASUS BIOS file from the Internet (see ASUS CONTACTINFORMATION on page ix for details) a

2-4Chapter 2: BIOS information2.1.3 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOSThe ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you to easily update the BIOS without havin

ASUS A7N8X-VM motherboard user manual2-52.2 BIOS Setup programBecause the BIOS software is constantly being updated, the following BIOSsetup screens a

ivSafeguardsContents2.5 Power Menu ... 2-142.5.1 Power-up control...

2-6Chapter 2: BIOS information2.2.2 Legend barAt the bottom of the Setup screen is a legend bar. The keys in the legend bar allowyou to navigate throu

ASUS A7N8X-VM motherboard user manual2-72.3 Main MenuWhen you enter the Setup program, the following screen appears.Sub-menuNote that a right pointer

2-8Chapter 2: BIOS informationSystem Date [XX/XX/XXXX]Sets the system to the date that you specify (usually the current date). The formatis month, day

ASUS A7N8X-VM motherboard user manual2-9PIO Mode [Auto]This option lets you set a PIO (Programmed Input/Output) mode for the IDEdevice. Modes 0 throug

2-10Chapter 2: BIOS information2.4 Advanced Menu2.4.1 ChipsetVideo Frame Buffer Size [ 32 MB]This field sets the size of the video frame buffer. The s

ASUS A7N8X-VM motherboard user manual2-11MDA Access Control [PCI]This field selects the MDA Access cycles direction. Configuration options: [AGP][PCI]

2-12Chapter 2: BIOS informationParallel Port Mode [Disabled]This field allows the BIOS to select the Parallel Port Mode. Configuration options:[Normal

ASUS A7N8X-VM motherboard user manual2-132.4.3 PCIPnPPlug and Play O/S [No]This field configures the Plug and Play O/S feature. If set to [No] the BIO

2-14Chapter 2: BIOS information2.5 Power MenuThe Power menu allows you to reduce power consumption. This feature turns offthe video display and shuts

ASUS A7N8X-VM motherboard user manual2-152.5.1 Power Up ControlRestore on AC Power Loss [Power Off]When set to Power Off, the system goes into off sta

vNoticesFederal Communications Commission StatementThis device complies with FCC Rules Part 15. Operation is subject to thefollowing two conditions:•

2-16Chapter 2: BIOS information2.5.2 Hardware MonitorMB Temperature [xxxC/xxxF]CPU Temperature [xxxC/xxxF]The onboard hardware monitor automatically d

ASUS A7N8X-VM motherboard user manual2-172.6 Boot Menu1st, 2nd, 3rd Boot DeviceThis field specifies the boot sequence from the available devices. Addi

2-18Chapter 2: BIOS informationFull Screen Logo [Enabled]When [Enabled], MyLogo is displayed instead of the POST messages. Setting to[Disabled] displa

ASUS A7N8X-VM motherboard user manual2-19A note about passwordsThe BIOS Setup program allows you to specify passwords in the Boot menu. The passwordsc

2-20Chapter 2: BIOS information2.7 Exit MenuWhen you have made all of your selections from the various menus in the Setupprogram, save your changes an

Chapter 3This chapter describes the contents of thesupport CD that comes with the motherboardpackage.Software support

3-2Chapter 3: Software support3.1 Installing an operating systemThis motherboard supports Windows® 98SE/ME/NT/2000/XP as well as Linux RedHat, SuSE, T

ASUS A7N8X-VM motherboard user manual3-33.2.2 Drivers menuThe drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installeddevices.

3-4Chapter 3: Software supportSettingsLets you set threshold levels andpolling intervals or refresh times of thePC’s temperature, fan rotation, andvol

ASUS A7N8X-VM motherboard user manual3-5HistoryLets you record the monitoring activityof a certain component of your PC forfuture reference.Hard Drive

viSafety informationElectrical safety• To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable fromthe electrical outlet before relocating the

3-6Chapter 3: Software supportDevice SummaryShows a summary of devices presentin your PC.DMI ExplorerShows information pertinent to the PC,such as CPU

ASUS A7N8X-VM motherboard user manual3-72. Select your desired update method, thenclick Next.1. Launch the utility from your WindowsStart menu:Program

3-8Chapter 3: Software support4. From the selection that appears,choose a logo image. Click Next.If you wish, you may create yourown boot logo image i

ASUS A7N8X-VM motherboard user manual3-96. The next screen prompts you toflash the original BIOS to update itwith the new boot logo. Click Flashto upd

3-10Chapter 3: Software supportPC-CILLIN 2002This item installs the PC-cillin 2002 anti-virus program. View the PC-cillin onlinehelp for detailed info

viiConventions used in this guideTo make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of thefollowing symbols used throughout this manual.W

viiiASUS contact informationASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (Asia-Pacific)Address: 150 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 112General Tel: +886-2-2894-3447Genera

ixA7N8X-VM specifications summary(continued next page)Socket A Type 462 for AMD Athlon™ XP up to 3000+ processorsNVIDIA® nForce2 IGP North bridgeNVIDI