SMC Networks A8V-X manual Motherboard overview, Placement direction, Screw holes

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1.5Motherboard overview

Before you install the motherboard, study the conﬁguration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard ﬁts into it.

Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.

1.5.1 Placement direction

When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the chassis in the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the image below.

1.5.2 Screw holes

Place six (6) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis.

Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard.

Place this side towards the rear of the chassis

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Contents Motherboard Copyright 2006 ASUSTeK Computer INC. All Rights Reserved E2210 First Edition JanuaryContents PCI Express x1 slot Bios setupChipset Software supportCanadian Department of Communications Statement Federal Communications Commission StatementElectrical safety Safety informationOperation safety About this guide Where to find more informationHow this guide is organized Conventions used in this guide TypographyLAN USB A8V-X speciﬁcations summaryA8V-X speciﬁcations summary Xii Product introduction Welcome Package contentsProduct highlights Special featuresPdif digital sound ready Serial ATA 3Gb/s technologyPCI Express interface ADI SoundMAX High -Definition audioInnovative Asus features Onboard LEDs Before you proceedMotherboard overview Placement directionScrew holes 21.1cm 8.3in Motherboard layoutOverview Installling the CPUTo install a CPU Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard Central Processing Unit CPUProduct introduction Installing the heatsink and fan A8V-X CPU Fan Connector System memory Memory ConfigurationsRecommended memory configurations Micron MT16VDDT6464AG-40BCB MT46V32M8TG-5BC DDR400 Qualified Vendors ListSocket.1 Installing a DimmRemove the Dimm from the socket Expansion slots Installing an expansion cardConfiguring an expansion card To install an expansion cardThese IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices Interrupt assignmentsStandard interrupt assignments IRQ assignments for this motherboardPCI Express x1 slot PCI slotsAGP slot Clear RTC RAM Clrtc JumpersA8V-X Keyboard Power Setting Rear panel connectors ConnectorsLAN port LED indications Audio 2, 4, or 6-channel configuration Internal connectorsPRI 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 Creating a bootable ﬂoppy disk Managing and updating your BiosFrom the Open ﬁeld, type Asus EZ Flash utilityTo update the Bios ﬁle using the Afudos utility Copying the current BiosUpdating the Bios ﬁle To copy the current Bios ﬁle using the Afudos utilityUtility veriﬁes the ﬁle and starts updating the Bios Recovering the Bios from a ﬂoppy disk Asus CrashFree Bios 2 utilityRecovering the Bios from the support CD Installing Asus Update Asus Update utilityUpdating the Bios through the Internet Updating the Bios through a Bios ﬁle Default Bios settings for this motherboard apply for most Bios setup programConﬁguration Bios menu screenMenu bar Navigation keysPop-up window Menu itemsSub-menu items 6 Conﬁguration ﬁeldsLegacy Diskette a 1.44M, 3.5 Main menuSystem Time System Date Day xx/xx/xxxxBlock Multi -sector Transfer Auto LBA/Large Mode AutoPrimary, Secondary, Third and Fourth IDE Master/Slave Type AutoSystem Information JumperFree Conﬁguration Advanced menuCPU FSB Frequency XXX value is auto-detected USB Conﬁguration Items in this menu show the chipset-related information Cool NʼQuiet DisabledCPU Conﬁguration ChipsetMemory Conﬁguration Memclock Mode AutoMCT Timing Mode Auto NorthBridge ConﬁgurationSets the user conﬁg mode. Conﬁguration options Auto Manual User Conﬁg Mode AutoBurst Length 4 Beats Dram ECC Enable DisabledECC Conﬁguration AGP Fast Write Disabled L2 Cache BG Scrub DisabledData Cache BG Scrub Disabled AGP Mode AGPGraphics Aperture Size 64MB AGP 3.0 Calibration Cycle DisabledDBI Output for AGP Trans Disabled LAN Controller EnabledOnboard Devices Conﬁguration PCI PnP Parallel Port Mode NormalOnboard Game Port Disabled Onboard Midi Port DisabledAllocate IRQ to PCI VGA Yes PCI Latency TimerPalette Snooping Disabled Plug and Play O/S NoRepost Video on S3 Resume No Power menuSuspend Mode Auto Acpi Apic Support EnabledResume On LAN Disabled Power Management/APM EnabledRestore On AC Power Loss Power Off Resume On Ring DisabledResume On By RTC Alarm Disabled Resume On PME# DisabledResume On KBC Disabled Resume On By PS/2 Mouse DisabledChassis Fan Speed xxxxRPM or N/A CPU Temperature xxxC/xxxF MB Temperature xxxC/xxxFHardware Monitor CPU Fan Speed xxxxRPM or N/ABoot Device Priority Boot menu1st ~ xxth Boot Device 1st Floppy Drive Boot Settings Conﬁguration Change Supervisor Password Interrupt 19 Capture DisabledSecurity Change User Password User Access Level Full AccessNo Access prevents user access to the Setup utility Select this item to clear the user password Clear User PasswordPassword Check Setup Chassis Intrusion Control DisabledExit & Discard Changes Load Setup DefaultsExit menu Exit & Save ChangesBios setup Software3 support Support CD information Installing an operating systemRunning the support CD Drivers menu Norton Internet Security Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Asus UpdateUtilities menu Asus PC ProbeCool ʻnʼ Quiet Software Installs the Asus AMD Cool ʻnʼ Quiet! softwareManual Adobe Acrobat Reader Asus Screen SaverAsus Contact information