SMC Networks A8V-X manual Bios setup, PCI Express x1 slot

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Contents

 

1.8.6

PCI Express x1 slot

1-19

1.9

Jumpers

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1-20

1.10

Connectors

1-22

 

1.10.1

Rear panel connectors

1-22

 

1.10.2

Internal connectors

1-23

Chapter 2: BIOS setup

2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS

2-2

 

2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk

2-2

 

2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash utility

2-3

 

2.1.3

AFUDOS utility

2-4

 

2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility

2-6

 

2.1.5

ASUS Update utility

2-8

2.2

BIOS setup program

2-11

 

2.2.1

BIOS menu screen

2-12

 

2.2.2

Menu bar

2-12

 

2.2.3

Navigation keys

2-12

 

2.2.4

Menu items

2-13

 

2.2.5

Sub-menu items

2-13

 

2.2.6

Configuration fields

2-13

 

2.2.7

Pop-up window

2-13

 

2.2.8

Scroll bar

2-13

 

2.2.9

General help

2-13

2.3

Main menu

2-14

 

2.3.1

System Time

2-14

 

2.3.2

System Date

2-14

 

2.3.3

Legacy Diskette A

2-14

 

2.3.4 Primary and Secondary IDE Master/Slave

2-15

 

2.3.5

System Information

2-16

2.4

Advanced menu

2-17

 

2.4.1

JumperFree Configuration

2-17

 

2.4.2

USB Configuration

2-18

 

2.4.3

CPU Configuration

2-19

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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 StatementElectrical safety Safety informationOperation safety About this guide Where to find more informationHow 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 highlightsSerial ATA 3Gb/s technology PCI Express interfaceADI SoundMAX High -Definition audio Pdif digital sound readyInnovative Asus features Before you proceed Onboard LEDsMotherboard overview Placement directionScrew holes Motherboard layout 21.1cm 8.3inInstallling the CPU To install a CPU Locate the CPU socket on the motherboardCentral Processing Unit CPU 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-5BCSocket.1 Installing a DimmRemove the Dimm from the socket Installing an expansion card Configuring an expansion cardTo install an expansion card Expansion slotsInterrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignmentsIRQ assignments for this motherboard These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devicesPCI Express x1 slot PCI slotsAGP slot Jumpers Clear RTC RAM ClrtcA8V-X Keyboard Power Setting Rear panel connectors 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, typeCopying the current Bios Updating the Bios fileTo copy the current Bios file using the Afudos utility 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 mostBios menu screen Menu barNavigation keys ConfigurationMenu items Sub-menu items6 Configuration fields Pop-up windowMain menu System TimeSystem Date Day xx/xx/xxxx Legacy Diskette a 1.44M, 3.5LBA/Large Mode Auto Primary, Secondary, Third and Fourth IDE Master/SlaveType Auto Block Multi -sector Transfer AutoSystem Information JumperFree Configuration Advanced menuCPU FSB Frequency XXX value is auto-detected USB Configuration Cool NʼQuiet Disabled CPU ConfigurationChipset Items in this menu show the chipset-related informationMemclock Mode Auto MCT Timing Mode AutoNorthBridge Configuration Memory ConfigurationUser Config Mode Auto Sets the user config mode. Configuration options Auto ManualBurst Length 4 Beats Dram ECC Enable DisabledECC Configuration L2 Cache BG Scrub Disabled Data Cache BG Scrub DisabledAGP Mode AGP AGP Fast Write DisabledAGP 3.0 Calibration Cycle Disabled DBI Output for AGP Trans DisabledLAN Controller Enabled Graphics Aperture Size 64MBOnboard Devices Configuration Parallel Port Mode Normal Onboard Game Port DisabledOnboard Midi Port Disabled PCI PnPPCI Latency Timer Palette Snooping DisabledPlug and Play O/S No Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA YesPower menu Suspend Mode AutoAcpi Apic Support Enabled Repost Video on S3 Resume NoPower Management/APM Enabled Restore On AC Power Loss Power OffResume On Ring Disabled Resume On LAN DisabledResume On PME# Disabled Resume On KBC DisabledResume On By PS/2 Mouse Disabled Resume On By RTC Alarm DisabledCPU Temperature xxxC/xxxF MB Temperature xxxC/xxxF Hardware MonitorCPU Fan Speed xxxxRPM or N/A Chassis 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 Clear User Password Password Check SetupChassis Intrusion Control Disabled Select this item to clear the user passwordLoad Setup Defaults Exit menuExit & Save Changes Exit & Discard ChangesBios setup Software3 support Support CD information Installing an operating systemRunning the support CD Drivers menu Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Asus Update Utilities menuAsus PC Probe Norton Internet SecurityInstalls the Asus AMD Cool ʻnʼ Quiet! software ManualAdobe Acrobat Reader Asus Screen Saver Cool ʻnʼ Quiet SoftwareAsus Contact information