Asus A8V-X Manual de usuario
Motherboard
A8V-X
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First Edition
January 2006
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Contents
Notices ................................................................................................ vi
Safety information ............................................................................. vii
About this guide .................................................................................viii
How this guide is organized ....................................................viii
Where to find more information .............................................viii
Conventions used in this guide ................................................ ix
Typography ......................................................................................... ix
A8V-X specifications summary ............................................................. x
Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.1 Welcome! .............................................................................. 1-2
1.2 Package contents ................................................................. 1-2
1.3 Special features .................................................................... 1-3
1.3.1 Product highlights ................................................... 1-3
1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ....................................... 1-5
1.4 Before you proceed .............................................................. 1-6
1.5 Motherboard overview .......................................................... 1-7
1.5.1 Placement direction ................................................ 1-7
1.5.2 Screw holes ............................................................. 1-7
1.5.3 Motherboard layout ................................................ 1-8
1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) .............................................. 1-9
1.6.1 Overview ................................................................. 1-9
1.6.2 Installling the CPU ................................................... 1-9
1.6.3 Installing the heatsink and fan .............................. 1-11
1.7 System memory .................................................................. 1-13
1.7.1 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 ............................................. 1-19
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1.8.6 PCI Express x1 slot ............................................... 1-19
1.9 Jumpers .............................................................................. 1-20
1.10 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 AFUDOS utility ........................................................ 2-4
2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ................................ 2-6
2.1.5 ASUS Update utility ................................................ 2-8
2.2 BIOS setup program ............................................................ 2-11
2.2.1 BIOS menu screen ................................................. 2-12
2.2.2 Menu bar ............................................................... 2-12
2.2.3 Navigation keys ..................................................... 2-12
2.2.4 Menu items ........................................................... 2-13
2.2.5 Sub-menu items .................................................... 2-13
2.2.6 Configuration fields ............................................... 2-13
2.2.7 Pop-up window ...................................................... 2-13
2.2.8 Scroll bar ............................................................... 2-13
2.2.9 General help .......................................................... 2-13
2.3 Main menu ........................................................................... 2-14
2.3.1 System Time ........................................................ 2-14
2.3.2 System Date ........................................................ 2-14
2.3.3 Legacy Diskette A .............................................. 2-14
2.3.4 Primary and Secondary IDE Master/Slave ............. 2-15
2.3.5 System Information .............................................. 2-16
2.4 Advanced menu .................................................................. 2-17
2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration ..................................... 2-17
2.4.2 USB Configuration ................................................. 2-18
2.4.3 CPU Configuration ................................................. 2-19
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2.4.4 Chipset .................................................................. 2-19
2.4.5 Onboard Devices Configuration ............................. 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 ................................ 2-28
2.5.3 ACPI 2.0 Suppot ................................................... 2-28
2.5.4 ACPI APIC Suppot .................................................. 2-28
2.5.5 APM Configuration ................................................ 2-29
2.5.6 Hardware Monitor .................................................. 2-31
2.6 Boot menu .......................................................................... 2-32
2.6.1 Boot Device Priority .............................................. 2-32
2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration ................................ 2-33
2.6.3 Security ................................................................. 2-34
2.7 Exit menu ............................................................................ 2-37
Chapter 3: Software 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 Contact information ...................................... 3-6
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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
manufacturerʼs 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 userʼs authority to operate
this equipment.
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The symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product
(electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in municipal
waste. Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products.
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 adapter 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 and
configuring the motherboard.
How this guide is organized
This manual contains the following parts:
• Chapter 1: Product introduction
This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new
technology it supports. It also lists the hardware setup procedures
that you have to perform when installing system components.
It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the
motherboard.
• Chapter 2: BIOS setup
This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS
Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of 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 websites
The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware
and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.
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.
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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.
Typography
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.
NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a
task.
IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a
task.
Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select
Italics Used to emphasize a word or a phrase
<Key> Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-
than sign means that you must press the
enclosed key
Example: <Enter> means that you must press
the Enter or Return key
<Key1>+<Key2>+< Key3> If you must press two or more keys
simultaneously, the key names are linked with
a plus sign (+)
Example: <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<D>
Command Means that you must type the command
exactly as shown, then supply the required
item or value enclosed in brackets
Example: At the DOS prompt, type the
command line:
Afudos/iA8V-X.ROM
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A8V-X specifications summary
(continued on the next page)
CPU
Chipset
System Bus
Memory
Expansion slots
Storage
Audio
LAN
USB
Special features
Socket 939 for AMD Sempron™ /AMD Athlon™ 64/
AMD Athlon™ 64FX/AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 processor
Supports AMD 64 architecture that enables simultaneous
32-bit and 64-bit architecture
Supports AMD Cool ʻnʼ Quiet! Technology
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 Southbridge supports:
- 2 x Utral DMA 133/100/66/33 connectors for up
to four IDE devices
- 4 x Serial ATA (3Gb/s) with RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID
0+1, RAID 5 and JBOD
ADI AD1986A SoundMAX 6-channel CODEC
1 x Coaxial S/PDIF out port
Supports Audio Sensing and Enumeration Technology
Realtek RTL8201CL 10/100 LAN controller
Supports up to 8 USB 2.0 ports
ASUS C.P.R.
ASUS JumperFree
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2
ASUS MyLogo
SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): FSB tuning from
200MHz up to 300MHz at 1MHz increment
ASUS EZ Flash
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