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E2210

First Edition

January 2006

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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 StatementOperation safety Safety informationElectrical safety How this guide is organized Where to find more informationAbout this guide 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 LEDsScrew holes Placement directionMotherboard overview 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-5BCRemove the Dimm from the socket Installing a DimmSocket.1 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 devicesAGP slot PCI slotsPCI Express x1 slot Jumpers Clear RTC RAM ClrtcA8V-X Keyboard Power Setting LAN port LED indications ConnectorsRear panel connectors 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 CPU FSB Frequency XXX value is auto-detected Advanced menuJumperFree Configuration 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 ManualECC Configuration Dram ECC Enable DisabledBurst Length 4 Beats 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/A1st ~ xxth Boot Device 1st Floppy Drive Boot menuBoot Device Priority Boot Settings Configuration Security Interrupt 19 Capture DisabledChange Supervisor Password No Access prevents user access to the Setup utility User Access Level Full AccessChange User Password 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 Running the support CD Installing an operating systemSupport CD information 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