SMC Networks A8V-X manual Internal connectors, Audio 2, 4, or 6-channel configuration

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Audio 2, 4, or 6-channel configuration

Port		2-channel		4-channel		6-channel
Light Blue		Line In		Back Surround		Back Surround
Light Blue		Line In		Back Surround		Back Surround
Lime		Line Out		Front Speaker Out		Front Speaker Out
Pink		Mic In		Mic In		Center/Base

7. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices.

8. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices.

9. Serial port. This 9-pin serial port is for serial devices.

10. Coaxial S/PDIF Out port. This port connects an external audio output device via a coaxial S/PDIF cable.

11. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). This port is for a PS/2 keyboard.

1.10.2 Internal connectors

1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY)

This connector is for the provided ﬂoppy disk drive (FDD) signal cable. Insert one end of the cable to this connector, then connect the other end to the signal connector at the back of the ﬂoppy disk drive.

The Pin 5 on the connector is removed to prevent incorrect cable connection when using an FDD cable with a covered Pin 5.

A8V-X

FLOPPY

PIN 1

NOTE: Orient the red markings on the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1.

A8V-X Floppy Disk Drive Connector

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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 StatementOperation safety Safety informationElectrical safety How this guide is organized Where to find more informationAbout this guide 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 proceedScrew holes Placement directionMotherboard overview 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 ListRemove the Dimm from the socket Installing a DimmSocket.1 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 motherboardAGP slot PCI slotsPCI Express x1 slot Clear RTC RAM Clrtc JumpersA8V-X Keyboard Power Setting LAN port LED indications ConnectorsRear panel connectors 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 CPU FSB Frequency XXX value is auto-detected Advanced menuJumperFree Conﬁguration 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 AutoECC Conﬁguration Dram ECC Enable DisabledBurst Length 4 Beats 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/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 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 Running the support CD Installing an operating systemSupport CD information 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