SMC Networks A8V-X manual Before you proceed, Onboard LEDs

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1.4Before you proceed

Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings.

Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component.

Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or to a metal object, such as the power supply case, before handling components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity

Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them.

Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component.

Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components.

Onboard LEDs

The motherboard comes with a green standby power LED that lights up to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode. This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component.

A8V-X

 

 

 

SB_PWR

 

ON

OFF

A8V-X Onboard LED

Standby

Powered

Power

Off

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Chapter 1: Product introduction

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Contents Motherboard E2210 First Edition January Copyright 2006 ASUSTeK Computer INC. All Rights ReservedContents Bios setup PCI Express x1 slotSoftware support ChipsetFederal Communications Commission Statement Canadian Department of Communications StatementSafety information Electrical safetyOperation safety Where to find more information About this guideHow this guide is organized Typography Conventions used in this guideA8V-X specifications summary LAN USBA8V-X specifications summary Xii Product introduction Package contents WelcomeSpecial features Product highlightsADI SoundMAX High -Definition audio Serial ATA 3Gb/s technologyPCI Express interface Pdif digital sound readyInnovative Asus features Before you proceed Onboard LEDsPlacement direction Motherboard overviewScrew holes Motherboard layout 21.1cm 8.3inCentral Processing Unit CPU Installling the CPUTo install a CPU Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard OverviewProduct introduction Installing the heatsink and fan A8V-X CPU Fan Connector Memory Configurations System memoryRecommended memory configurations DDR400 Qualified Vendors List Micron MT16VDDT6464AG-40BCB MT46V32M8TG-5BCInstalling a Dimm Socket.1Remove the Dimm from the socket To install an expansion card Installing an expansion cardConfiguring an expansion card Expansion slotsIRQ assignments for this motherboard Interrupt assignmentsStandard interrupt assignments These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devicesPCI slots PCI Express x1 slotAGP slot Jumpers Clear RTC RAM ClrtcA8V-X Keyboard Power Setting Connectors Rear panel connectorsLAN port LED indications Internal connectors Audio 2, 4, or 6-channel configurationPRI IDE A8V-X Sata Connectors A8V-X Internal Audio Connectors USB56 USB78 ATX12V A8V-X Digital Audio Connector A8V-X System Panel Connector Bios setup Managing and updating your Bios Creating a bootable floppy diskAsus EZ Flash utility From the Open field, typeTo copy the current Bios file using the Afudos utility Copying the current BiosUpdating the Bios file To update the Bios file using the Afudos utilityUtility verifies the file and starts updating the Bios Asus CrashFree Bios 2 utility Recovering the Bios from a floppy diskRecovering the Bios from the support CD Asus Update utility Installing Asus UpdateUpdating the Bios through the Internet Updating the Bios through a Bios file Bios setup program Default Bios settings for this motherboard apply for mostNavigation keys Bios menu screenMenu bar Configuration6 Configuration fields Menu itemsSub-menu items Pop-up windowSystem Date Day xx/xx/xxxx Main menuSystem Time Legacy Diskette a 1.44M, 3.5Type Auto LBA/Large Mode AutoPrimary, Secondary, Third and Fourth IDE Master/Slave Block Multi -sector Transfer AutoSystem Information Advanced menu JumperFree ConfigurationCPU FSB Frequency XXX value is auto-detected USB Configuration Chipset Cool NʼQuiet DisabledCPU Configuration Items in this menu show the chipset-related informationNorthBridge Configuration Memclock Mode AutoMCT Timing Mode Auto Memory ConfigurationUser Config Mode Auto Sets the user config mode. Configuration options Auto ManualDram ECC Enable Disabled Burst Length 4 BeatsECC Configuration AGP Mode AGP L2 Cache BG Scrub DisabledData Cache BG Scrub Disabled AGP Fast Write DisabledLAN Controller Enabled AGP 3.0 Calibration Cycle DisabledDBI Output for AGP Trans Disabled Graphics Aperture Size 64MBOnboard Devices Configuration Onboard Midi Port Disabled Parallel Port Mode NormalOnboard Game Port Disabled PCI PnPPlug and Play O/S No PCI Latency TimerPalette Snooping Disabled Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA YesAcpi Apic Support Enabled Power menuSuspend Mode Auto Repost Video on S3 Resume NoResume On Ring Disabled Power Management/APM EnabledRestore On AC Power Loss Power Off Resume On LAN DisabledResume On By PS/2 Mouse Disabled Resume On PME# DisabledResume On KBC Disabled Resume On By RTC Alarm DisabledCPU Fan Speed xxxxRPM or N/A CPU Temperature xxxC/xxxF MB Temperature xxxC/xxxFHardware Monitor Chassis Fan Speed xxxxRPM or N/ABoot menu Boot Device Priority1st ~ xxth Boot Device 1st Floppy Drive Boot Settings Configuration Interrupt 19 Capture Disabled Change Supervisor PasswordSecurity User Access Level Full Access Change User PasswordNo Access prevents user access to the Setup utility Chassis Intrusion Control Disabled Clear User PasswordPassword Check Setup Select this item to clear the user passwordExit & Save Changes Load Setup DefaultsExit menu Exit & Discard ChangesBios setup Software3 support Installing an operating system Support CD informationRunning the support CD Drivers menu Asus PC Probe Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Asus UpdateUtilities menu Norton Internet SecurityAdobe Acrobat Reader Asus Screen Saver Installs the Asus AMD Cool ʻnʼ Quiet! softwareManual Cool ʻnʼ Quiet SoftwareAsus Contact information