SMC Networks A8V-X manual Software support, Chipset

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Contents

 

2.4.4

Chipset

2-19

 

2.4.5

Onboard Devices Configuration

2-25

 

2.4.6

PCI PnP

2-26

2.5

Power menu

2-28

 

2.5.1

Suspend Mode

2-28

 

2.5.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume

2-28

 

2.5.3

ACPI 2.0 Suppot

2-28

 

2.5.4

ACPI APIC Suppot

2-28

 

2.5.5

APM Configuration

2-29

 

2.5.6

Hardware Monitor

2-31

2.6

Boot menu

2-32

 

2.6.1

Boot Device Priority

2-32

 

2.6.2

Boot Settings Configuration

2-33

 

2.6.3

Security

2-34

2.7

Exit menu

2-37

Chapter 3: Software support

3.1

Installing an operating system

3-2

3.2

Support CD information

3-2

 

3.2.1 Running the support CD

3-2

 

3.2.2

Drivers menu

3-3

 

3.2.3

Utilities menu

3-4

 

3.2.4

Manual

3-5

 

3.2.5

ASUS Contact information

3-6

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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 featuresPCI Express interface Serial ATA 3Gb/s technologyADI SoundMAX High -Definition audio Pdif digital sound readyInnovative Asus features Onboard LEDs Before you proceedScrew holes Placement directionMotherboard overview 21.1cm 8.3in Motherboard layoutTo install a CPU Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard Installling the CPUCentral Processing Unit CPU OverviewProduct 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 Configuring an expansion card Installing an expansion cardTo install an expansion card Expansion slotsStandard interrupt assignments Interrupt assignmentsIRQ assignments for this motherboard These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devicesAGP 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 utilityUpdating the Bios file Copying the current BiosTo 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 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 programMenu bar Bios menu screenNavigation keys ConfigurationSub-menu items Menu items6 Configuration fields Pop-up windowSystem Time Main menuSystem Date Day xx/xx/xxxx Legacy Diskette a 1.44M, 3.5Primary, Secondary, Third and Fourth IDE Master/Slave LBA/Large Mode AutoType Auto Block Multi -sector Transfer AutoSystem Information CPU FSB Frequency XXX value is auto-detected Advanced menuJumperFree Configuration USB Configuration CPU Configuration Cool NʼQuiet DisabledChipset Items in this menu show the chipset-related informationMCT Timing Mode Auto Memclock Mode AutoNorthBridge Configuration Memory ConfigurationSets the user config mode. Configuration options Auto Manual User Config Mode AutoECC Configuration Dram ECC Enable DisabledBurst Length 4 Beats Data Cache BG Scrub Disabled L2 Cache BG Scrub DisabledAGP Mode AGP AGP Fast Write DisabledDBI Output for AGP Trans Disabled AGP 3.0 Calibration Cycle DisabledLAN Controller Enabled Graphics Aperture Size 64MBOnboard Devices Configuration Onboard Game Port Disabled Parallel Port Mode NormalOnboard Midi Port Disabled PCI PnPPalette Snooping Disabled PCI Latency TimerPlug and Play O/S No Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA YesSuspend Mode Auto Power menuAcpi Apic Support Enabled Repost Video on S3 Resume NoRestore On AC Power Loss Power Off Power Management/APM EnabledResume On Ring Disabled Resume On LAN DisabledResume On KBC Disabled Resume On PME# DisabledResume On By PS/2 Mouse Disabled Resume On By RTC Alarm DisabledHardware Monitor CPU Temperature xxxC/xxxF MB Temperature xxxC/xxxFCPU Fan Speed xxxxRPM or N/A 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 Password Check Setup Clear User PasswordChassis Intrusion Control Disabled Select this item to clear the user passwordExit menu Load Setup DefaultsExit & Save Changes Exit & Discard ChangesBios setup Software3 support Running the support CD Installing an operating systemSupport CD information Drivers menu Utilities menu Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Asus UpdateAsus PC Probe Norton Internet SecurityManual Installs the Asus AMD Cool ʻnʼ Quiet! softwareAdobe Acrobat Reader Asus Screen Saver Cool ʻnʼ Quiet SoftwareAsus Contact information