Asus A7N8X-XE User's Guide

MotherboardA7N8X-XUser Guide

xA7N8X-X specifications summaryBIOS featuresIndustry standardManageabilitySupport CD contentsAccessoriesForm Factor* Specifications are subject to cha

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

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

ASUS A7N8X-X Motherboard1-31.3 Motherboard components23511449768121813161710111519 2028 2622232427 2521

1-4Chapter 1: Motherboard Information12CPU Sockets. Socket 462 (Socket A) Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket forthe AMD Duron™/Athlon™/Athlon XP™ 3000

ASUS A7N8X-X Motherboard1-5Onboard LED. This onboard LED lights up if there is a standby power onthe motherboard. This LED acts as a reminder to turn

1-6Chapter 1: Motherboard Information1.4 Motherboard layout24.5cm (9.64in)30.5cm (12.0in)PRI_IDE1FLOPPY1A7N8X-XnForce2MCPChipsetASUSASICwith Hardware

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

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

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

iiChecklistCopyright © 2005 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

1-18Chapter 1: Motherboard Information15. Infrared Module connector (10-1 or 10-2 pin IR_CON1) (optional)These connectors support an optional wirele

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

iiiFeaturesContentsNotices ...vSafety information ...

1-20Chapter 1: Motherboard Information

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

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

ASUS A7N8X-X Motherboard2-32.1.2 Updating BIOS proceduresUpdating BIOS via Built-in AwardBIOS Flash UtilityThe Binary Input/Output System (BIOS) can b

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

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

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

ASUS A7N8X-X 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

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

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

ivSafeguardsContents2.4.3 Integrated Peripherals ... 2-182.4.4 Power Management Setup ...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

ASUS A7N8X-X Motherboard2-17SDRAM RAS Precharge Delay [1]Row-precharge delay.SDRAM CAS Latency [2.5T]This field sets the override clock cycle for the

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

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

vNoticesFederal Communications Commission StatementThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject tothe following two condit

2-20Chapter 2: BIOS Setup2.4.4 Power Management SetupOnboard Parallel Port [378/IRQ7]This field sets the address of the onboard parallel port connecto

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

3-2Chapter 3: Starting-UpThe contents of the support CD are subject to change at any timewithout notice. Visit the ASUS website for updates.Because mo

ASUS A7N8X-X Motherboard3-33.2.2 Drivers menuThe drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detectsinstalled devices. Install the n

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

3-4Chapter 3: Starting-UpAnti-virus UtilityThe anti-virus application scans, identifies, and removes computer viruses. Viewthe online help for detaile

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 15 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 112Telephone +886-2-2894-3447Web site ww

ixA7N8X-X specifications summaryCPUChipsetFront Side Bus (FSB)MemoryExpansion slotsIDEAudioLANSpecial FeaturesBack Panel I/O PortsInternal I/OConnecto