Asus A7N8X-XE manual How this guide is organized, Conventions used in this guide

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About This Guide

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 Information

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.

Conventions used in this guide

To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this guide.

WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task.

CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task.

IMPORTANT: Information that you MUST follow to complete a task.

NOTE: Tips and additional information to aid in completing a task.

Where to find more information

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

1.ASUS websites

The ASUS websites worldwide provide 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 E2126 First Edition July Contents Chapter Bios Setup Canadian Department of Communications Statement Federal Communications Commission StatementOperation safety Electrical safetyHow this guide is organized Where to find more informationConventions used in this guide A7N8X-XE Specifications Summary Support CD Page Introduction Special features Package contentsWelcome USB 2.0 technology Serial ATA technologyIntegrated 10/100 LAN controller Coaxial S/PDIF outInnovative Asus features Before you proceed Motherboard layout Motherboard overviewScrew holes Placement directionCentral Processing Unit CPU Installing the CPUOverview Memory configurations System memoryRecommended memory configurations SS/DS DDR400 Qualified Vendors ListRemoving a Dimm Installing a DimmExpansion slots Installing an expansion card2 Configuring an expansion card IRQ assignments for this motherboard Standard interrupt assignmentsPCI slots AGP slotClear RTC RAM Clrtc JumpersA7N8X-XE PS2/USB Device Wake-up PS2/USB Device Wake-up 3-pin PS2USBPWRear panel connectors ConnectorsAudio 2, 4, or 6-channel configuration Floppy disk drive connector 34-1 pin Floppy Internal connectorsIDE connectors 40-1 pin PRIIDE, Secide CPU and chassis fan connectors 3-pin CPUFAN, Chafan Serial ATA connectors 7-pin SATA1, SATA2Internal audio connectors 4-pin CD, AUX USB connectors 10-1 pin USB56, USB78ATX power connector 20-pin Atxpwr Front panel audio connectors 10-1 pin FpaudioATX power button/soft-off button 2-pin Pwrbtn System panel connector 20-pin PanelSystem power LED 3-1 pin Pled Reset button 2-pin ResetBios Setup Creating a bootable floppy disk Managing and updating your BiosUsing Afudos to update the Bios Using Afudos to copy the current BiosAfudos /ofilename Afudos /i filename.rom Asus CrashFree Bios utility To update the Bios using Asus EZ Flash Using Asus EZ Flash to update the BiosInstalling Asus Update Asus Update utilityUpdating the Bios through the Internet Updating the Bios through a Bios file Flash ROM Bios setup programF10 Bios menu barNavigation keys TabSub-menu Saving changes and exiting the Setup programGeneral help Scroll barSystem Date day, mm dd yyyy Legacy Diskette B DisabledMain menu System Time hhmmssType Auto LBA/Large Mode AutoType Auto Block Multi-sector Transfer M AutoSystem Information JumperFree Configuration Bios Setup UtilityJumperFree Configuration AI Overclock Tuner AutoLegacy USB Support Auto USB Controller EnabledUSB 2.0 Support Enabled USB ConfigurationNorthBridge Configuration CPU Internal Cache DisabledCPU Configuration ChipsetNorthBridge Chipset Configuration MDA Access Control PCITV Mode Support Default C1 Discounnect Auto ModeTras System Performance SettingsMemory Clock Auto Dram Timing AutoSata Operation Mode non-RAID Onboard LAN EnabledMAC Bridge Mode Auto OnBoard Sata Controller EnabledOnboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP Repost Video on S3 Resume No Power menuSuspend Mode Auto Acpi Apic Support EnabledAPM Configuration Resume On PS/2 Keyboard Enabled PME Resume DisabledRing-In Power On Disabled RTC Resume DisabledHardware Monitor MB Temperature xxxC/xxxF CPU Temperature xxxC/xxxFVcore Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage CDROMSM-ASUS DVD Boot menuBoot Device Priority 1st ~ xxth Boot Device RemovableBoot Settings Configuration Change Supervisor Password Wait for ʻF1ʼ If Error EnabledHit ʻDELʼ Message Display Enabled Change Supervisor PasswordChange User Password Exit & Discard Changes Load Setup DefaultsExit menu Exit & Save ChangesSoftware Support Support CD information Installing an operating systemRunning the support CD Utilities menu Drivers menuAdobe Acrobat Reader Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Asus UpdateContacts menu Asus Screen Saver