Asus A7N8X-LA User Manual

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Summary of Contents

Page 1 - Motherboard

MotherboardA7N8XUser Guide

Page 2 - November 2002

xA7N8X specifications summaryBIOS featuresIndustry standardManageabilitySupport CD contentsAccessoriesForm Factor* Specifications are subject to chang

Page 3 - Contents

1-1ASUS A7N8X MotherboardThis chapter gives information about the ASUSA7N8X motherboard that came with thesystem.This chapter includes the motherboard

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1-21.1 Welcome!Thank you for buying the ASUS® A7N8X motherboard!The ASUS A7N8X motherboard is loaded with the most advanced technologies todeliver the

Page 5 - FCC/CDC statements

ASUS A7N8X Motherboard1-31.3 Motherboard components2351144976812191713161810111520 2129 2723242528 2622

Page 6 - Safety information

1-4Chapter 1: Motherboard InformationCPU Sockets. Socket 462 (Socket A) Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket forthe AMD Duron™/Athlon™/Athlon XP™ 2800+

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ASUS A7N8X Motherboard1-5ASUS ASIC. This chip performs multiple system functions that includehardware and system voltage monitoring among others.Onbo

Page 8 - ASUS contact information

1-6Chapter 1: Motherboard Information1.4 Motherboard layout24.5cm (9.64in)30.5cm (12.0in)PRI_IDE1FLOPPY1A7N8XnForce2MCPChipsetASUSASICwith HardwareMo

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ASUS A7N8X Motherboard1-71.5 Before you proceedTake note of the following precautions before you install motherboard componentsor change any motherboa

Page 10 - A7N8X specifications summary

1-8Chapter 1: Motherboard Information1.8 Expansion slotsThe A7N8X motherboard has six (6) expansion slots. The following sub-sectionsdescribe the slo

Page 11 - Motherboard Info

ASUS A7N8X Motherboard1-91.8.2 Standard Interrupt AssignmentsIRQ Standard Function 0 System Timer 1 Keyboard Controller 2 Programmable

Page 12 - 1.2 Package contents

iiChecklistCopyright © 2002 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may

Page 13 - 1.3 Motherboard components

1-10Chapter 1: Motherboard Information1.9 JumpersThis section describes and illustrates the jumpers on the motherboard.1. USB device wake-up (3-pin U

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ASUS A7N8X Motherboard1-113. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) (optional)This jumper clears the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM of date, time and systemsetup parameter

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1-12Chapter 1: Motherboard Information1.10 ConnectorsThis section describes and illustrates the connectors on the motherboard.1. IDE connectors (40-1

Page 16 - 1.4 Motherboard layout

ASUS A7N8X Motherboard1-133. ATX power connectors (20-pin ATXPWR1)These connectors connect to an ATX 12V power supply. The plugs from thepower supply

Page 17 - 1.5 Before you proceed

1-14Chapter 1: Motherboard Information4. USB header (10-1 pin USB56) (optional)If the USB 2.0 port connectors on the back panel are inadequate, one U

Page 18 - 104 Pins

ASUS A7N8X Motherboard1-15Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Lack ofsufficient air flow within the system may damage the m

Page 19 - 1.8.3 AGP slot

1-16Chapter 1: Motherboard Information9. Hard disk connector (2-pin IDELED1)This 2-pin connector connects to the front panel HD LED and lights up one

Page 20 - 1.9 Jumpers

ASUS A7N8X Motherboard1-1711. Internal audio connectors (4-pin CD1, AUX1, MODEM1)These connectors allow you to receive stereo audio input from sound s

Page 21 - (Default)

1-18Chapter 1: Motherboard Information15. SMBus Connector (6-1 pin SMB1)This connector supports SMBus (System Management Bus) devices. SMBusdevices

Page 22 - PRI_IDE1

ASUS A7N8X Motherboard1-1916. System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1)This connector accommodates several system front panel functions.• System Power LE

Page 23 - A7N8X ATX Power Connector

iiiFeaturesContentsContents ... iiiFCC/CDC statements...

Page 24 - A7N8X USB 2.0 Header

ASUS A7N8X Motherboard2-1This chapter gives information about the ASUSA7N8X Basic Input/Output System (BIOS).Thischapter includes updating the BIOS us

Page 25 - CHASSIS1

2-2Chapter 2: BIOS Setup2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS2.1.1 Using the computer system for the first timeIt is recommended that you save a copy of

Page 26 - WARNING1

ASUS A7N8X Motherboard2-32.1.2 Updating BIOS proceduresUpdate the BIOS only if you have problems with the motherboard and you aresure that the new BIO

Page 27 - A7N8X Digital Audio Connector

2-4Chapter 2: BIOS Setup8. Type <Y> and Press <Enter> to flash the new Bios file. NOTE: Do not shutoff system power or unplug the supply

Page 28 - A7N8X SMBus Connector

ASUS A7N8X Motherboard2-59. The BIOS flashes and displays the results. Press <F1> to restart.1. Boot from the floppy disk.2. At the “A:\” p

Page 29 - A7N8X System Panel Connectors

2-6Chapter 2: BIOS Setup2.2 BIOS Setup programThis motherboard supports a programmable FLASH ROM that you can update usingthe provided utility describ

Page 30 - BIOS Information

ASUS A7N8X Motherboard2-72.2.1 BIOS menu barThe top of the screen has a menu bar with the following selections:MAIN Use this menu to make changes to t

Page 31 - Chapter 2: BIOS Setup

2-8Chapter 2: BIOS SetupGeneral helpIn addition to the Item Specific Help window, the BIOS setup program also providesa General Help screen. You may l

Page 32 - ASUS A7N8X Motherboard

ASUS A7N8X Motherboard2-9System Date [mm/dd/yy]Sets the system to the date that you specify (usually the current date). The format ismonth, day, year.

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2-10Chapter 2: BIOS Setup2.3.1 Primary Master/SlaveIDE HDD Auto-Detection [Press Enter]Press enter to automatically detect an IDE hard disk drive, if

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ivSafeguardsContents2.3 Main Menu ... 2-92.3.1 Primary Master/Slave ...

Page 35 - 2.2 BIOS Setup program

ASUS A7N8X Motherboard2-11After making your selections on this sub-menu, press the <Esc> key to return to theMain menu. When the Main menu appe

Page 36 - 2.2.2 Legend bar

2-12Chapter 2: BIOS Setup2.3.2 Secondary Master/SlaveIDE HDD Auto-Detection [Press Enter]Press enter to automatically detect an IDE hard disk drive, i

Page 37 - Sub-menu

ASUS A7N8X Motherboard2-132.4 Advanced MenuAdvanced menu itemsThe Advanced menu accesses five important sub-menus:Advanced BIOS FeaturesThese fields s

Page 38 - 2.3 Main Menu

2-14Chapter 2: BIOS Setup2.4.1 Advanced BIOS FeaturesBoot Virus Detection [Disabled]This field disables boot virus protection by default. Configurati

Page 39 - 2.3.1 Primary Master/Slave

ASUS A7N8X Motherboard2-15Boot-up NumLock Status [On]This field sets the capability of the NumLock light/key to display/activate the system.Configurat

Page 40 - [Manual] & [CHS] Settings

2-16Chapter 2: BIOS SetupCPU Frequency Multiple Setting [Auto]This field sets the frequency multiple between the CPU’s internal frequency (CPUspeed)

Page 41 - 2.3.2 Secondary Master/Slave

ASUS A7N8X Motherboard2-17SDRAM RAS to CAS Delay [1]RAS-to-CAS. This item controls the latency between the SDRAM Active command tothe SDRAM.SDRAM RAS

Page 42 - 2.4 Advanced Menu

2-18Chapter 2: BIOS Setup2.4.3 Integrated Peripherals(Scroll down to view all items on the menu.)Video RAM Cacheable [Disabled]This field establishes

Page 43 - 2.4.1 Advanced BIOS Features

ASUS A7N8X Motherboard2-19USB Controllers [V1.1+V2.0]This field sets the protocols for OnChip processing of USB outputs. The defaultaccomodates USB p

Page 44 - MHz] [207 MHz] [211 MHz]

2-20Chapter 2: BIOS Setup2.4.4 Power Management SetupUART use as [COM Port]This field selects the device assignment for UART2 mode. The default is [C

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vFCC/CDC statementsFederal Communications Commission StatementThis device complies with FCC Rules Part 15. Operation is subject to thefollowing two co

Page 46 - [50, 66, 67

ASUS A7N8X Motherboard2-21Video Off Method [DPMS Support]This field defines “video off” features. The DPMS support option (Display PowerManagement Sys

Page 47 - 2.4.3 Integrated Peripherals

2-22Chapter 2: BIOS SetupResources Controlled By [Auto(ESCD)]This field sets control over the IRQ resources by the automatic (ESCD) system ormanual as

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ASUS A7N8X Motherboard2-232.5 Security MenuThe BIOS Setup program permits two different passwords to control access to theBIOS during system startup:

Page 49 - 2.4.4 Power Management Setup

2-24Chapter 2: BIOS Setup2.6 Hardware Monitor MenuThe Harware Monitor menu displays all vital system statistics.Set Supervisor Password / Set User Pa

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ASUS A7N8X Motherboard2-25MB, CPU Temperature [xx C / xx F]The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the MB (motherboard) andCPU temperatures

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2-26Chapter 2: BIOS Setup2.7 Exit MenuExit & Save ChangesChoose this option from the Exit menu to ensure the selected values are saved to theCMOS

Page 52 - 2.5 Security Menu

3-1ASUS A7N8X MotherboardThis chapter helps you power up your systemand install drivers and utilities that came with thesupport CD.Starting UpChapter

Page 53 - 2.6 Hardware Monitor Menu

3-2Chapter 3: Starting-Up3.1 Install an operating systemThe A7N8X motherboard supports Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP operating systems(OS). Always install t

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ASUS A7N8X Motherboard3-33.2.2 Software and drivers installation menusThe menu lists the drivers and utilities that are available for this motherboard

Page 55 - 2.7 Exit Menu

3-4Chapter 3: Starting-UpASUS PC Probe V2.18.07Install utility that can monitor Fan, Speed, Voltage, and CPU temperature.ASUS Update v3.38.01Installs

Page 56 - Starting Up

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

Page 57 - 3.2 Support CD information

ASUS A7N8X Motherboard3-53.3 Software information3.3.1 ASUS UpdateThe ASUS Update utility allows you to update the motherboard BIOS and drivers.This u

Page 58 - USB 2.0 Driver

3-6Chapter 3: Starting-UpThe PC Probe icon appears on the taskbar system tray indicating that ASUSPC Probe is running. Clicking the icon allows you

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ASUS A7N8X Motherboard3-7Using ASUS PC ProbeMonitoringTemperature MonitorShows the PC temperature (forsupported processors only).Temperature WarningTh

Page 60 - 3.3 Software information

3-8Chapter 3: Starting-UpSettingsLets you set threshold levels andpolling intervals or refresh times of thePC’s temperature, fan rotation, andvoltages

Page 61 - Starting ASUS PC Probe

ASUS A7N8X Motherboard3-9ASUS PC Probe Task Bar IconRight clicking the PC Probe iconbrings up a menu to open or exitASUS PC Probe and pause orresume a

Page 62 - Using ASUS PC Probe

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

Page 63 - CPU Cooling System Setup

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

Page 64 - ASUS PC Probe Task Bar Icon

ixA7N8X specifications summaryCPUChipsetFront Side Bus (FSB)MemoryExpansion slotsIDEAudio (optional)LAN (optional)Special FeaturesBack Panel I/O Ports

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