Asus A7V600-F/S Manual de usuario

Motherboard

A7V600-F

User Guide

Checklist

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E1341

First Edition

August 2003

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Features

Contents

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

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

About this guide ............................................................................. vii

ASUS contact information .............................................................. ix

A7V600-F specifications summary .................................................. x

Chapter 1: Product introduction

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

1.2 Special features .................................................................. 1-1

1.2.1 Product highlights .................................................. 1-1

1.2.2 Value-added solutions............................................ 1-3

1.3 Motherboard overview ........................................................ 1-4

1.3.1 Major components ................................................. 1-4

1.3.2 Core specifications ................................................ 1-6

Chapter 2: Hardware information

2.1 Motherboard installation ..................................................... 2-1

2.1.1 Placement direction ............................................... 2-1

2.1.2 Screw holes ........................................................... 2-1

2.2 Motherboard layout ............................................................ 2-2

2.3 Before you proceed ............................................................ 2-3

2.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ........................................... 2-4

2.4.1 Overview ................................................................ 2-4

2.4.2 Installing the CPU .................................................. 2-5

2.5 System memory ................................................................. 2-6

2.5.1 Overview ................................................................ 2-6

2.5.2 DDR400 Qualified Vendor List ............................... 2-7

2.5.3 Installing a DIMM ................................................... 2-8

2.5.4 Removing a DIMM ................................................. 2-9

2.6 Expansion slots ................................................................ 2-10

2.6.1 Installing an expansion card ................................ 2-10

2.6.2 Configuring an expansion card ............................ 2-10

2.6.3 PCI slots .............................................................. 2-12

2.6.4 AGP slot ............................................................... 2-12

2.6.5 CNR slot .............................................................. 2-13

2.7 Jumpers ............................................................................ 2-14

2.8 Connectors ....................................................................... 2-17

Safeguards

Contents

Chapter 3: Powering up

3.1 Starting up for the first time ................................................ 3-1

3.2 Powering off the computer ................................................. 3-2

Chapter 4: BIOS setup

4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS .................................... 4-1

4.1.1 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS ............ 4-1

4.1.2 Using AFLASH to update the BIOS ....................... 4-3

4.1.3 Recovering the BIOS with CrashFree BIOS 2 ....... 4-7

4.2 BIOS Setup program .......................................................... 4-9

4.2.1 BIOS menu bar .................................................... 4-10

4.2.2 Legend bar ........................................................... 4-10

4.3 Main Menu ........................................................................ 4-12

4.3.1 Primary and Secondary Master/Slave ................. 4-14

4.3.2 Keyboard Features .............................................. 4-18

4.4 Advanced Menu ............................................................... 4-19

4.4.1 Chip Configuration ............................................... 4-22

4.4.2 I/O Device Configuration ...................................... 4-25

4.4.3 PCI Configuration ................................................ 4-28

4.5 Power Menu ..................................................................... 4-30

4.5.1 Power Up Control ................................................ 4-32

4.5.2 Hardware Monitor ................................................ 4-34

4.6 Boot Menu ........................................................................ 4-35

4.7 Exit Menu ......................................................................... 4-37

Notices

Federal Communications Commission Statement

This device complies with FCC Rules Part 15. 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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About this guide

This user guide contains the information you need when installing the

ASUS A7V600-F motherboard.

How this guide is organized

This manual contains the following parts:

• Chapter 1: Product introduction

This chapter describes the features of the A7V600-F motherboard. It

includes brief descriptions of the special attributes of the motherboard

and the new technology it supports.

• Chapter 2: Hardware information

This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to

perform when installing system components. It includes description of

the switches, jumpers, and connectors on the motherboard.

•Chapter 3: Powering up

This chapter describes the power up sequence and gives information

on the BIOS beep codes.

• Chapter 4: BIOS setup

This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS

Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also

provided.

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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 ix.

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.

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: Information that you MUST follow to complete a

task.

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

ASUS contact information

ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (Asia-Pacific)

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

General Tel: +886-2-2894-3447

General Fax: +886-2-2894-3449

Web Site: www.asus.com.tw

Technical Support

MB/Others (Tel): +886-2-2890-7121 (English)

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

Desktop/Server (Tel): +886-2-2890-7123 (English)

Support Fax: +886-2-2890-7698

ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America)

Address: 44370 Nobel Drive, Fremont, CA 94538, USA

General Fax: +1-502-933-8713

General Email: [email protected]

Web Site: usa.asus.com

Technical Support

Support Fax: +1-502-933-8713

General Support: +1-502-995-0883

Notebook Support: +1-510-739-3777 x5110

Support Email: [email protected]

ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria)

Address: Harkortstr. 25, 40880 Ratingen, BRD, Germany

General Email: [email protected] (for marketing requests only)

General Fax: +49-2102-9599-31

Web Site: www.asuscom.de

Technical Support

Components: +49-2102-9599-0

Notebook PC: +49-2102-9599-10

Support Fax: +49-2102-9599-11

Support Email: www.asuscom.de/support (for online support)

ASUSTeK COMPUTER (Middle East and North Africa)

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

General Tel: +9714-283-1774

General Fax: +9714-283-1775

Web Site: www.ASUSarabia.com

A7V600-F specifications summary

CPU

Chipset

Front Side Bus (FSB)

Memory

Expansion slots

Storage

Audio

LAN

Special Features

Back Panel I/O

Internal I/O

Connectors

(continued on the next page)

Socket A for AMD Athlon XP/Athlon with Thoroughbred/

Barton Core support

Northbridge: VIA KT600

Southbridge: VIA VT8237

400/333/266 Mhz

3 x 184-pin DDR DIMM Sockets support a maximum of 3GB

unbuffered non-ECC PC2700/2100 DDR SDRAM memory.

(Note: PC3200 maximum to 2 DIMMs only.)

Visit the ASUS website for the latest qualified DDR400 module list

1 x AGP 8X

5 x PCI

1 x ASUS proprietary CNR connector

2 x UltraATA133/100/66/33

2 x Serial ATA connectors

Realtek ALC655 6-channel CODEC

S/PDIF in/out interface

Realtek

8201BL LAN PHY

ASUS MyLogo

ASUS EZ Flash

Power Loss Restart

ASUS C.O.P. (CPU Overheating Protection)

ASUS Instant Music Lite

1 x Parallel

1 x Serial

1 x PS/2 Keyboard

1 x PS/2 Mouse

1 x Audio I/O

4 x USB 2.0

1 x RJ-45 Port

1 x S/PDIF out port

1 x 1394 port

CPU/power/chassis fan connectors

2 x Serial ATA connectors

20 pin ATX power connector

CD/AUX audio connectors

Front panel audio connector

2 x USB 2.0 connector supports additional 4 USB 2.0 ports

S/PDIF-In connector

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