Asus A7N8X-VM 400 Manual de usuario

Motherboard

A7N8X-VM 400

User Manual

Checklist

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E1543

First Edition

February 2004

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Features

Contents

Contents ......................................................................................... iii

Notices ............................................................................................v

Safety information ..........................................................................vi

ASUS contact information ............................................................ viii

A7N8X-VM 400 specifications summary ........................................ix

Chapter 1 - Motherboard Info ........................................... 1-1

1.1 Welcome! ........................................................................... 1-2

1.2 Package contents............................................................... 1-2

1.3 Special features.................................................................. 1-2

1.4 Motherboard components .................................................. 1-3

1.5 Motherboard layout ............................................................ 1-6

1.6 Before you proceed ............................................................ 1-7

1.7 Central Processing Unit (CPU)........................................... 1-7

1.8 System memory ................................................................. 1-8

Installing a DIMM................................................................ 1-8

1.9 Expansion slots .................................................................. 1-8

1.9.1 Configuring an expansion card .............................. 1-8

1.9.2 Standard Interrupt Assignments ............................ 1-9

1.9.3 AGP slot............................................................... 1-10

1.9.4 PCI slots .............................................................. 1-10

1.10 Jumpers.............................................................................1-11

1.11 Connectors ....................................................................... 1-13

Chapter 2 - BIOS Information ........................................... 2-1

2.1 Managing and Updating your BIOS.................................... 2-2

2.1.1 Using AFUDOS to update the BIOS ...................... 2-2

2.2 BIOS Setup program .......................................................... 2-3

2.2.1 BIOS menu bar ...................................................... 2-3

2.2.2 Legend bar............................................................. 2-4

2.3 Main Menu.......................................................................... 2-5

2.3.1 Primary and Secondary IDE Master/Slave ............ 2-6

2.3.2 System Information ................................................ 2-7

Safeguards

Contents

2.4 Advanced Menu ................................................................. 2-8

2.4.1 Chipset................................................................... 2-8

2.4.2 Onboard Devices Configuration............................. 2-9

2.4.3 PCIPnP .................................................................2-11

2.5 Power Menu ..................................................................... 2-12

2.5.1 Power Up Control ................................................ 2-13

2.5.2 Hardware Monitor ................................................ 2-14

2.6 Boot Menu ........................................................................ 2-15

2.6.1 Boot Settings Configuration ................................. 2-15

2.6.2 Security ................................................................ 2-17

2.7 Exit Menu ......................................................................... 2-20

Chapter 3 - Software support ........................................... 3-1

3.1 Installing an operating system............................................ 3-2

3.2 Support CD information...................................................... 3-2

3.2.1 Running the support CD ........................................ 3-2

3.2.3 Utilities menu ......................................................... 3-3

3.2.2 Drivers menu ......................................................... 3-3

Notices

Federal Communications Commission Statement

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to

the following two conditions:

• This device may not cause harmful interference, and

• This device must accept any interference received including interference

that may cause undesired operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a

Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits

are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference

in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate

radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with

manufacturer’s instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio

communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not

occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful

interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by

turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the

interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to

which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Canadian Department of Communications Statement

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise

emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference

Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.

This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

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 to this unit not expressly approved by the

party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to

operate this equipment.

Safety information

Electrical safety

• To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from

the electrical outlet before relocating the system.

• When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that

the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal

cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the

existing system before you add a device.

• Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard,

ensure that all power cables are unplugged.

• Seek professional assistance before using an adpater or extension

cord. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit.

• Make sure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your

area. If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you

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 package.

• Before using the product, make sure all cables are correctly connected

and the power cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage,

contact your dealer immediately.

• To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from

connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry.

• Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the

product in any area where it may become wet.

• Place the product on a stable surface.

• If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a

qualified service technician or your retailer.

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Conventions used in this guide

To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the

following symbols used throughout this manual.

Where to find more information

Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product

and software updates.

1. ASUS Websites

The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information on ASUS

hardware and software products. The ASUS websites are listed in the

ASUS Contact Information on page viii.

2. Optional Documentation

Your product package may include optional documentation, such as

warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer. These

documents are not part of the standard package.

WARNING/DANGER: 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: Information that you MUST follow to complete a

task.

NOTE: Tips and additional information to aid in completing a task.

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ASUS contact information

ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (Asia-Pacific)

Address 150 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 112

Telephone +886-2-2894-3447

Web site www.asus.com.tw

Technical Support

Telephone(MB/Component) +886-2-2890-7121 (English)

(Notebook) +886-2-2890-7122 (English)

(Server/PC) +886-2-2890-7123 (English)

(Networking) +886-2-2890-7902 (English)

Support fax +886-2-2890-7698

ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America)

Address 44370 Nobel Drive, Fremont, CA 94538, USA

Fax +1-510-608-4555

E-mail [email protected]

Web site usa.asus.com

Technical Support

Telephone (General) +1-502-995-0883

(Notebook) +1-510-739-3777

Support fax +1-502-933-8713

Support e-mail [email protected]

ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria)

Address Harkort Str. 25, D-40880 Ratingen, Germany

Telephone +49-2102-95990

Fax +49-2102-959911

Online contact www.asuscom.de/sales

Technical Support

Telephone +49-2102-95990

Fax +49-2102-959911

Online support www.asuscom.de/support

Web site www.asuscom.de/news

ASUS COMPUTER (Middle East and North Africa)

Address P.O. Box 64133, Dubai, U.A.E.

Telephone +9714-283-1774

Fax +9714-283-1775

Web site www.ASUSarabia.com

A7N8X-VM 400 specifications summary

CPU

Chipset

Front Side Bus (FSB)

Memory

Expansion slots

IDE

Graphics

Audio

LAN

IEEE 1394 (optional)

Hardware Monitoring

Special Features

Back Panel I/O Ports

Internal I/O

Connectors

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Socket A Type 462 for AMD Athlon™/Athlon™ XP CPUs

400/333/266 MHz FSB Support

NVIDIA

nForce2 IGP North bridge controller

NVIDIA

nForce2 MCP2 (MCP2-T optional) South bridge

400/333/266 Mhz

2 x 184-pin DDR DIMM Sockets

Maximum 2 GB unbuffered PC2700/2100 non-ECC DDR

RAM memory.

3 x PCI

1 x AGP 8X (1.5V only)

2 x UltraATA 133/100/66/33

Integrated nForce 2 with TV-out

Supports UMA Mode

Realtek ALC650 6CH Audio CODEC linked w/ South Bridge

Realtek 8201BL PHY 10/100 Mbps

Agere FW802C PHY supports up to 400Mbps data transfers

Super I/O integrated monitoring of CPU/chassis fan rotation

and MB/CPU temperature

S/PDIF in/out support

1 x Parallel

1 x Serial

1 x PS/2 Keyboard

1 x PS/2 Mouse

1 x RJ45 port

1 x Audio I/O

1 x VGA port

2 x USB 2.0/1.1

2 x USB connectors support additional 4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports

CPU/chassis FAN connectors

Chassis intrusion connector

20-pin ATX power connector

PANEL connector

CD / AUX connectors

S/PDIF in/out connector

GAME/MIDI connector

TV out connector

Serial connector

Front panel audio connector

A7N8X-VM 400 specifications summary

BIOS features

Industry standard

Manageability

Support CD contents

Accessories

Form Factor

* Specifications are subject to change without notice.

4Mb Flash EEPROM, AMI BIOS, ACPI 2.0, DMI, Green,

PnP, TCAV, SMBIOS 2.3

PCI 2.2, USB 2.0/1.1

DMI 2.0, WOL, WOR, WO_USB, WO_KB/MS, SM Bus

Device drivers

ASUS PC Probe

ASUS Update

ASUS Screen Saver

Adobe Acrobat Reader

Trend Micro

PC-cillin anti-virus software

User Guide

ASUS A7N8X-VM 400 series support CD

40-pin ribbon cable for UltraATA 133/100/66/33 IDE drives

FDD cable

I/O shield

Micro-ATX form factor: 9.6 in x 9.6 in

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