Asus A7N8X Series Bedienungsanleitung

Motherboard

A7N8X

User Guide

Checklist

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E1859

Revised V4

January 2005

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Features

Contents

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

FCC/CDC statements......................................................................v

Federal Communications Commission Statement .................v

Canadian Department of Communications Statement ...........v

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

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

Conventions used in this guide ............................................ vii

Where to find more information ............................................ vii

ASUS contact information ............................................................. vii

Specifications summary ................................................................. ix

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

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

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

1.3 Motherboard components .......................................... 1-3

1.4 Motherboard layout..................................................... 1-6

1.5 Before you proceed..................................................... 1-7

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

1.7 System memory........................................................... 1-8

1.8 Expansion Slots........................................................... 1-8

1.8.1 Configuring an expansion card .................................. 1-9

1.8.2 Standard Interrupt Assignments ................................ 1-9

1.8.3 AGP Slot ........................................................ 1-9

1.9 Jumpers ....................................................................... 1-10

1.10 Connectors ................................................................. 1-13

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

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

2.1.1 Using ASUS AWDFLASH to update the BIOS................ 2-2

2.1.2 UsingASUSAWDFLASH to update the BIOS.................. 2-3

Updating BIOS procedures.................................... 2-3

2.2 BIOS Setup Program ................................................... 2-6

2.2.1 BIOS menu bar ........................................................... 2-7

2.2.2 Legend bar .................................................................. 2-7

Safeguards

Contents

2.3 Main Menu .................................................................... 2-9

2.3.1 Primary Master/Slave .......................................... 2-10

2.3.2 Secondary Master/Slave................................................ 2-12

2.4 Advanced Menu ........................................................... 2-13

2.4.1 Advanced BIOS Configuration ...................................... 2-14

2.4.2 Advanced Chipset Features........................................... 2-15

2.4.3 Integrated Peripherals..................................................... 2-18

2.4.4 Power Management Setup ........................................ 2-20

2.4.5 PnP/PCI Configurations ........................................ 2-22

2.5 Security Menu.................................................................. 2-23

2.5.1 Supervisor/User Set Password Table............................ 2-23

2.5.2 User Set Password only ................................................ 2-23

2.6 Hardware Monitor Menu ................................................ 2-24

2.7 Exit Menu ................................................................. 2-26

Chapter 3 - Starting Up .............................................................. 3-1

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

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

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

3.2.2 Software drivers and installation menus .................... 3-3

FCC/CDC statements

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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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 15 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

A7N8X specifications summary

CPU

Chipset

Front Side Bus (FSB)

Memory

Expansion slots

IDE

Audio (optional)

LAN (optional)

Special Features

Back Panel I/O Ports

Internal I/O

Connectors

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Socket A forAMD Duron™/Athlon™/Athlon™ XP 3000+ or

higher

400*/333 MHz FSB Support (*PCB 2.0 or later versions)

Northbridge: NVIDIA

nForce2 SPP (Ultra 400)

Southbridge: NVIDIA

nForce2 MCP

400*/333/266/200Mhz (*PCB 2.0 or later versions)

3 x 184-pin DDR DIMM Sockets

Max. 3 GB unbuffered PC3200/2700/2100/1600 non-ECC

DDR RAM memory. Dual-Channel DDR400 support.

(Visit ASUS website for latest qualified DDR400 module list.)

5 x PCI

1 x AGP Pro/8X (1.5V only)

2 x UltraDMA 133/100/66/33

Realtek ALC650 6CH with built-in HP amplifier

1 Port

MCP integrated NVIDIA MAC + Realtek 8201BL PHY

ASUS Q-Fan Technology

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

Power Loss Restart

CPU Throttle

Support S/PDIF in/out (optional)

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

4 x USB 2.0

1 x USB 2.0 connector supports additional 2 USB 2.0 ports

(optional)

Game connector

CPU/Power/Chassis FAN connectors

20-pin ATX Power connector

IDE LED connector, Power LED connector

Chassis Intrusion, SM Bus, SIR

Headphone (optional)

Front MIC (optional)

CD / AUX / Modem audio in

Front Panel Audio connector (optional)

A7N8X specifications summary

BIOS features

Industry standard

Manageability

Support CD contents

Accessories

Form Factor

* Specifications are subject to change without notice.

2Mb Flash ROM, Award BIOS, TCAV, PnP, DMI2.0, DMI,

Green

PCI 2.2, USB 1.1/2.0.

DMI 2.0, WOL, WOR, Chassis Intrusion, SM Bus

Device drivers

ASUS PC Probe

Anti-virus utility

ASUS LiveUpdate Utility

User’s manual

Support CD

1 x UltraDMA 33 cable

1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66 cable

FDD cable

9-pin COM cable

2-port USB/Game port bracket (optional)

I/O shield

ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in

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