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About this guide

This user guide contains the information you need when installing and conﬁguring the motherboard.

How this guide is organized

This manual contains the following parts:

•Chapter 1: Product introduction

This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. It also lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components.

It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard.

•Chapter 2: BIOS setup

This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.

•Chapter 3: Software support

This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package.

Where to find more information

Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates.

1. ASUS websites

The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.

2. Optional documentation

Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty ﬂyers, that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the standard package.

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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 highlightsSerial ATA 3Gb/s technology PCI Express interfaceADI SoundMAX High -Definition audio Pdif digital sound readyInnovative Asus features Before you proceed Onboard LEDsScrew holes Placement directionMotherboard overview 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-5BCRemove the Dimm from the socket Installing a DimmSocket.1 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 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, 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 CPU FSB Frequency XXX value is auto-detected Advanced menuJumperFree Conﬁguration 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 ManualECC Conﬁguration Dram ECC Enable DisabledBurst Length 4 Beats 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/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 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 Running the support CD Installing an operating systemSupport CD information 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