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- Asus A8V-X | A8V-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 1
A8V-X Motherboard - Asus A8V-X | A8V-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 2
, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). Product warranty or service will not be extended ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL - Asus A8V-X | A8V-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 3
Overview 1-13 1.7.2 Memory Configurations 1-13 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM 1-16 1.7.4 Removing a DIMM 1-16 1.8 Expansion slots 1-17 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card 1-17 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card 1-17 1.8.3 Interrupt assignments 1-18 1.8.4 PCI slots 1-19 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot - Asus A8V-X | A8V-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 4
Contents 1.9 1.10 1.8.6 PCI Express x1 slot 1-19 Jumpers 1-20 Connectors 1-22 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1-22 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1-23 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-2 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash utility 2-3 2.1.3 - Asus A8V-X | A8V-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 5
2-25 2.4.6 PCI PnP 2-26 2.5 Power menu 2-28 2.5.1 Suspend Mode 2-28 2.5.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume support 3.1 Installing an operating system 3-2 3.2 Support CD information 3-2 3.2.1 Running the support CD 3-2 3.2.2 Drivers menu 3-3 3.2.3 Utilities menu 3-4 3.2.4 Manual 3-5 3.2.5 ASUS - Asus A8V-X | A8V-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 6
manufacturerʼs instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modifications - Asus A8V-X | A8V-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 7
are using, contact your local power company. • If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals that came with the - Asus A8V-X | A8V-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 8
the BIOS parameters are also provided. • Chapter 3: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. Where to find more information Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS - Asus A8V-X | A8V-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 9
of the following symbols used throughout this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task - Asus A8V-X | A8V-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 10
Northbridge: VIA® K8T800 Pro Southbridge: VIA® VT8251 2000/1600 MT/s Dual-channel memory architecture 4 x 184-pin DIMM sockets support ECC/non-ECC unbufferred 400/333/266 MHz DDR memory modules Supports up to 4 GB system memory 1 x AGP 8X slot 2 x PCI Express x1 slots 3 x PCI slots VIA® VT8251 - Asus A8V-X | A8V-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 11
panel high-definition audio connector Internal audio (CD/AUX) connectors System panel connector ATX power supply (with 20-pin and 4-pin 12 V plugs) ATX 12 V 2.0 compliant ATX form factor: 12 in x 8.3 in (30.5 cm x 21.0 cm) Device drivers ASUS PC Probe ASUS Live Update Utility Antivirus software (OEM - Asus A8V-X | A8V-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 12
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This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction - Asus A8V-X | A8V-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 14
package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application CDs Documentation ASUS A8V-X motherboard 1 x Serial ATA signal cable 1 x Serial ATA power cable 1 x Ultra DMA/133 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable I/O shield ASUS motherboard support CD User guide If any of the above - Asus A8V-X | A8V-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 15
that dynamically and automatically changes the CPU speed, voltage and amount of power depending on the task the CPU performs. Dual Channel DDR memory support Employing the Double Data Rate (DDR) memory technology, the motherboard supports up to 4GB of system memory using DDR400/333/266 DIMMs. The - Asus A8V-X | A8V-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 16
Queuing (NCQ), and Power Management (PM) Implementation Algorithm. The Serial ATA allows for thinner, more flexible cables with lower pin count, reduced voltage requirement. See pages 1-25 for details. PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect - Asus A8V-X | A8V-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 17
to buy a replacement ROM chip. See details on page 2-6. ASUS MyLogo™ This new feature present in the motherboard allows you to personalize and add style to your system with customizable boot logos. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting - Asus A8V-X | A8V-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 18
before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. A8V-X ® A8V-X Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off 1-6 - Asus A8V-X | A8V-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 19
chassis as indicated in the image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes Place six (6) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis ® A8V-X ASUS A8V-X 1-7 - Asus A8V-X | A8V-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 20
In Center:Line Out Below:Mic In USBPW1234 VIA K8T800 PRO ATXPWR RTL8201CL AAFP AUX CD AD1986A SPDIF_OUT AGP PCI1 ® PCI2 PCI3 VIA VT8251 SATA4 SATA2 ITE IT8712F-A GAME PCIEX1_1 PCIEX1_2 4Mbit BIOS CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power FLOPPY USB56 USBPW5678 CLRTC SATA3 SATA1 CHA_FAN - Asus A8V-X | A8V-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 21
the socket to ensure correct installation. Gold triangle 1.6.2 Installling the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. ® A8V-X CPU Socket 939 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is facing towards you and the load lever is on your left. A8V-X ASUS A8V - Asus A8V-X | A8V-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 22
ts only in one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! 5. When the CPU is in place, push down the socket lever to secure the CPU. The lever clicks on the side tab to indicate that it is locked. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction - Asus A8V-X | A8V-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 23
bracket Retention bracket lock Retention Module Base Your boxed CPU heatsink and fan assembly should come with installation instructions for the CPU, heatsink, and the retention mechanism. If the instructions in this section do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. ASUS A8V-X 1-11 - Asus A8V-X | A8V-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 24
retention bracket lock) to the retention module base. A clicking sound denotes that the retention bracket is in place. Make sure that CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. CPU_FAN A8V-X GND +12V Rotation ® A8V-X CPU Fan Connector 1-12 Do not forget to connect the CPU - Asus A8V-X | A8V-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 25
since it does not support PAE(Physical Address Extension) mode. • If you install Windows XP 32-bit version operating system, we recommend that you install less than 3GB of total memory. • Due to CPU limitation, install on Channel B slots for a single-channel memory configuration. ASUS A8V-X 1-13 - Asus A8V-X | A8V-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 26
Table 1 Recommended memory configurations Mode Single-channel Dual-channel* Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 (1) - - Populated - (1) Populated - Populated - (2) Populated Populated Populated Populated * Use only identical DDR DIMM pairs. * For dual-channel configuration (3), you - Asus A8V-X | A8V-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 27
DIMM support AB Support: A - supports one module inserted into either slot, in a Single-channel memory configuration. B - supports memory configuration. C - support for 4 modules inserted into the blue and black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus - Asus A8V-X | A8V-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 28
1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Make sure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. Align a DIMM on the - Asus A8V-X | A8V-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 29
the expansion cards that they support. Make sure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. We recommended to install the memory modules first before installing an AGP 8X card. 1.8.1 Installing - Asus A8V-X | A8V-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 30
for this motherboard PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 PCI slot 3 PCI E x1 slot 1 PCI E x1 slot 2 AGP 8X slot Onboard USB controller 1 Onboard USB controller 2 Onboard USB controller 3 Onboard USB controller 4 Onboard USB 2.0 controller Onboard LAN A B C D E F G H shared - - - - - - - - shared - Asus A8V-X | A8V-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 31
. The figure shows a LAN card installed on a PCI slot. 1.8.5 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. The figure shows a network card installed on the PCI Express x1 slot. 1.8.6 AGP slot The - Asus A8V-X | A8V-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 32
position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! A8V-X ® A8V-X Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear CMOS You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking. For system failure due to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature - Asus A8V-X | A8V-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 33
modes (no power to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in reduced power mode). A8V-X ® A8V-X USB Device power supply that can supply at least 1A on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS. A8V-X KBPWR 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) ® A8V-X Keyboard Power Setting ASUS A8V - Asus A8V-X | A8V-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 34
(Right) ORANGE(Left) Description 10 Mbps connection 100 Mbps connection SPEED SPEED LED LED LAN port 4. Line In port (light blue). This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources. 5. Line Out port (lime). This port connects a headphone or a speaker. 6. Microphone port (pink - Asus A8V-X | A8V-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 35
Audio 2, 4, or 6- for serial devices. 10. Coaxial S/PDIF Out port. This port connects an external audio output device via a coaxial S/PDIF cable. 11. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). This port is with a covered Pin 5. A8V-X FLOPPY ® PIN 1 NOTE: Orient the red markings on the floppy ribbon cable to - Asus A8V-X | A8V-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 36
/66 signal cable has three connectors: a blue connector for the primary IDE connector on the motherboard, a black connector for an Ultra DMA 133/100/66 IDE slave device (optical drive/hard IDE ribbon cable to PIN 1. ® A8V-X IDE Connectors A8V-X PRI_IDE SEC_IDE 1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction - Asus A8V-X | A8V-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 37
are using Windows® 2003 Server/ Windows® XP/Windows® 2000. • Install the Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack1 when using Serial ATA. • For detailed instructions on how to configure RAID 0, RAID1, RAID0+1, RAID 5 and JBOD, refer to the RAID manual in the support CD. ASUS A8V - Asus A8V-X | A8V-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 38
(4-pin AUX, CD) These connectors allow you to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV-tuner, or MPEG card. A8V-X AUX (White) CD (Black) Left Audio Channel ® Ground Ground Right Audio Channel A8V-X Internal Audio Connectors 1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction - Asus A8V-X | A8V-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 39
at the back of the system chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! A8V-X USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC ® USB56 - Asus A8V-X | A8V-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 40
V power plug; otherwise, the system will not boot up. • Use of a PSU with a higher power output is recommended when configuring a system with more power-consuming DC GND +12V DC A8V-X ATXPWR +3.3VDC -12.0VDC ® COM PS_ON# COM COM COM -5.0VDC A8V-X ATX Power Connectors +5.0VDC +5.0VDC - Asus A8V-X | A8V-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 41
Interface (S/PDIF) port(s). Connect the S/PDIF module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. A8V-X +5V SPDIFOUT GND ® SPDIF_OUT A8V-X Digital Audio Connector The S/PDIF module is purchased separately. ASUS A8V-X 1-29 - Asus A8V-X | A8V-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 42
supports several chassis-mounted functions. PLED SPEAKER PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker A8V-X PANEL IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- PWR Ground Reset Ground ® RESET IDE_LED PWRSW * Requires an ATX power supply. A8V -OFF mode depending on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power switch for more than four - Asus A8V-X | A8V-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 43
This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. 2 BIOS setup - Asus A8V-X | A8V-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 44
floppy disk.) 2. ASUS EZ Flash (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk during POST.) 3. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk or the motherboard support CD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) 4. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment.) Refer to - Asus A8V-X | A8V-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 45
built-in the BIOS chip so it is accessible by pressing + during the Power-On Self Tests (POST). To update the BIOS using EZ Flash: 1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard and rename the same to A8V-X.ROM. 2. Save the BIOS file to a floppy - Asus A8V-X | A8V-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 46
The utility returns to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: 1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Save the BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk. 2-4 Chapter - Asus A8V-X | A8V-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 47
Inc. All rights reserved. WARNING!! Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ..... done Erasing flash .... done Search bootblock version: 0% 100% Advance Check ........ Erasing flash ..... done Writing flash ..... done Verifying flash ... done Please restart your computer ASUS A8V-X 2-5 - Asus A8V-X | A8V-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 48
disk that contains the updated BIOS file. • Prepare the motherboard support CD or the floppy disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using this utility. • Make sure that you rename the original or updated BIOS file in the floppy disk to A8V-X.ROM. Recovering the BIOS from a floppy disk To - Asus A8V-X | A8V-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 49
while updating the BIOS! Doing so can cause system boot failure! 4. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for this motherboard. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file. ASUS A8V-X 2-7 - Asus A8V-X | A8V-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 50
allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. The ASUS Update utility allows you to: • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet • Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and • View - Asus A8V-X | A8V-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 51
Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from the Internet option from the drop-down menu, then click Next. 3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select. Click Next. ASUS A8V-X 2-9 - Asus A8V-X | A8V-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 52
instructions to complete the update process. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through the Internet. Always update the utility to avail all its features. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows - Asus A8V-X | A8V-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 53
setup program This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that you can update using the provided utility described in section "2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS." Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your system, or prompted to "Run Setup". This - Asus A8V-X | A8V-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 54
The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items: Main Advanced Power Boot Exit For changing the basic system configuration For changing the advanced system settings For changing the advanced . Some of the navigation keys differ from one screen to another. 2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS setup - Asus A8V-X | A8V-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 55
the Main menu items. The other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar have AGP/PCI] [ 64 MB] [Enabled] ICH Delayed Transaction [Enabled] MPS Revision [1.4] Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Pop-up window Scroll bar ASUS A8V - Asus A8V-X | A8V-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 56
screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic system information. Refer to section "2.2.1 BIOS menu screen" for information on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them. 5.25 in.] [1.2M , 5.25 in.] [720K , 3.5 in.] [1.44M, 3.5 in.] [2.88M, 3.5 in.] 2-14 Chapter 2: BIOS setup - Asus A8V-X | A8V-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 57
Supported Type LBA/Large Mode Block(Multi-sector Transfer) PIO Mode DMA Mode Smart Monitoring 32Bit Data Transfer [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Disabled] The BIOS configuring a CD-ROM drive. Select ARMD ( mode if the device supports this mode, and if the device supports multi-sector - Asus A8V-X | A8V-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 58
Type : AMD Athlon(tm) 64 Processor 3200+ Speed : 2000 MHz Count : 1 System Memory Size : 512MB AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory 2-16 Chapter 2: BIOS setup - Asus A8V-X | A8V-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 59
) Indicates the frequency sent by the clock generator to the system bus and PCI bus. The bus frequency (external frequency) multiplied by the bus multiple equals the CPU speed. The value of this item is auto-detected by BIOS. The values range from 200 to 300. Use the and keys to adjust - Asus A8V-X | A8V-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 60
. USB Configuration Module Version - 2.24.0-10.4 USB Devices Enabled: None USB 1.1 Ports Configuration USB 2.0 Ports Enable Legacy USB Support USB 2.0 Controller Mode BIOS EHCI Hand-Off [USB 8 Ports] [Enable] [Auto] [HiSpeed] [Enabled] The Module Version and USB Devices Enabled items show the auto - Asus A8V-X | A8V-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 61
in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. CPU Configuration AMD Athlon(tm) 64 Processor 3200+ Revision: D0 . NorthBridge Configuration AGP Bridge VIA K8T800 Pro Configuration SouthBridge VIA VT8251 Configuration HyperTransport Configuration ASUS A8V-X 2-19 - Asus A8V-X | A8V-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 62
(CL) TRAS TRP TRCD TRRD TRC TRFC TRWT User Config Mode Burst Length [Auto] [Manual] [Auto] [8 CLK] [4 CLK] [4 CLK] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [4 Beats] Memclock Mode [Auto] Allows you to set the memory clock mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Limit] Memclock Value [100 MHz] Allows you to - Asus A8V-X | A8V-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 63
the User Config Mode is set to Manual. Read Preamble [9.5ns] Sets the read preamble. Configuration options: [2.0ns] [2.5ns] [3.0ns] [3.5ns] [4.0ns] [4.5ns] [5.0ns] [5.5ns] [6.0ns] [6.5ns] [7.0ns] [7.5ns] [8.0ns] [8.5ns] [9.0ns] [9.5ns] Async Latency [11.0ns] Sets the async latency. ASUS A8V-X 2-21 - Asus A8V-X | A8V-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 64
DRAM ECC Logging [Disabled] Enables or disables the MCA DRAM ECC logging. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ECC Chip Kill [Disabled] Enables or disables the ECC Chip Kill function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DRAM SCRUB REDIRECT [Disabled] Enables or disables the DRAM SCRUB - Asus A8V-X | A8V-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 65
] [20.97ms] [42.00ms] [84.00ms] AGP Bridge VIA K8T800 Pro Configuration AGP Bridge VIA K8T800 Pro Configuration Primary Graphics Adapter AGP Mode AGP Fast Write Graphics Aperture Size AGP 3.0 Calibration Cycle DBI Output for AGP Trans [AGP] [AGP 8X] [Disabled] [64MB] [Disabled] [Disabled] Primary - Asus A8V-X | A8V-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 66
SouthBridge VIA VT8251 Configuration Serial ATA IDE Controller LAN Controller LAN OptionROM Execute OnChip Audio Select [SATA] [Enabled] [Disabled] [HD Audio] Serial ATA IDE Controller [SATA] Disables or sets the Serial ATA mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [SATA] [RAID] [AHCI] RAID/AHCI BIOS - Asus A8V-X | A8V-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 67
MHz] [400 MHz] [600 MHz] [800 MHz] [1000 MHz] LDT to AGP Local (Upstream) [16 BIT] Configuration options: [8 BIT] [16 BIT] LDT to AGP Local (Downstream) [16 BIT] Configuration options: [8 BIT] [16 BIT] 2.4.5 Port1 item is not Disabled. Configuration options: [Normal] [IrDA] [ASK IR] ASUS A8V-X 2-25 - Asus A8V-X | A8V-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 68
] [Enabled] 2.4.6 PCI PnP The PCI PnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for legacy ISA devices. 2-26 Chapter 2: BIOS setup - Asus A8V-X | A8V-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 69
] Allows you to select the value in units of PCI clocks for the PCI device latency timer register. Configuration options: [32] [64] [96] [128] [160] [192] [224] [248] Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA [Yes] When set to [Yes], BIOS assigns an IRQ to PCI VGA card if the card requests for an IRQ. When set to [No - Asus A8V-X | A8V-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 70
) Only] [S3 Only] [Auto] 2.5.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume [No] Determines whether to invoke VGA BIOS POST on S3/STR resume. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] 2.5.3 ACPI 2.0 Support [No] Allows you to add more tables for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 2.0 specifications. Configuration - Asus A8V-X | A8V-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 71
the system power on. Resume On LAN [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to turn on the system through a PCI LAN or modem card. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS A8V-X 2-29 - Asus A8V-X | A8V-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 72
], this parameter allows you to use the PS/2 mouse to turn on the system. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Resume On set values. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-30 Chapter 2: BIOS setup - Asus A8V-X | A8V-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 73
monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard and CPU temperatures. Select Disabled if you do not wish to display the detected temperatures. CPU Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. ASUS A8V-X 2-31 - Asus A8V-X | A8V-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 74
1st Boot Device 2nd Boot Device 3rd Boot Device [1st FLOPPY DRIVE] [PM-ST330620A] [PS-ASUS CD-S360] 1st ~ xxth Boot Device [1st Floppy Drive] Select Screen These items specify the installed in the system. ESC Exit Configuration options: [xxxxx Drive] [Disabled] 2-32 Chapter 2: BIOS setup - Asus A8V-X | A8V-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 75
use the ASUS MyLogo™ feature. Add On ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Sets the display mode for option ROM. Configuration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep Current] Bootup Num-Lock [On] Allows you to select the power-on state for the NumLock. Configuration options: [Off] [On] PS/2 Mouse Support [Auto] Allows - Asus A8V-X | A8V-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 76
password. To clear the supervisor password, select the Change Supervisor Password then press . The message "Password Uninstalled" appears. If you forget your BIOS password, you can clear clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. See section "2.6 Jumpers" for information on how - Asus A8V-X | A8V-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 77
six letters and/or numbers, then press . 3. Confirm the password when prompted. The message "Password Installed" appears after you set your password successfully. ASUS A8V-X 2-35 - Asus A8V-X | A8V-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 78
User Password Select this item to clear the user password. Password Check [Setup] When set to [Setup], BIOS checks for user password when accessing the Setup utility. When set to [Always], BIOS checks for user password both when accessing Setup and booting the system. Configuration options: [Setup - Asus A8V-X | A8V-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 79
the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. select this option, a confirmation window appears. Select Ok to save changes and Date, System Time, and Password, the BIOS asks for a confirmation before exiting press , a confirmation window appears. Select Ok to load default values - Asus A8V-X | A8V-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 80
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This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. 3 Software support - Asus A8V-X | A8V-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 82
that you install Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability. 3.2 Support CD information The support CD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications - Asus A8V-X | A8V-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 83
. VIA 4 in 1 drivers This item installs the following drivers: - VIA Registry (INF) driver - VIA ATAPI vendor support driver - VIA PCI IRQ Miniport driver. Make VIA 8251 RAID Driver Disk Allows you to create a RAID driver disk for the VIA 8251 RAID configuration. SoundMAX Audio Driver Installs - Asus A8V-X | A8V-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 84
sound. DirectX® improves the multimedia features of you computer so you can enjoy watching TV and movies, capturing videos, or playing games in your computer. Visit the Microsoft website (www.microsoft.com) for updates. ASUS Update Allows you to download the latest version of the BIOS from the ASUS - Asus A8V-X | A8V-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 85
). ASUS Screen Saver Bring life to your computer screen by installing the ASUS screen saver. Cool ʻnʼ Quiet Software Installs the ASUS AMD Cool ʻnʼ Quiet! software. 3.2.4 Manual The manual menu contains a VT8251 RAID Manual. Install Adobe® Acrobat® Reader before openning the manual. ASUS A8V-X 3-5 - Asus A8V-X | A8V-X User's Manual for English Edition - Page 86
3.2.5 ASUS Contact information Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide. 3-6 Chapter 3: Software support
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