1.1Welcome!

Thank you for buying the ASUS® A7V8X motherboard!

The ASUS A7V8X motherboard is loaded with the most advanced technologies to deliver the maximum performance for socket A processors. Based on the advanced VIA KT400 chipset with DDR 400 support, the ASUS A7V8X also features AGP 8X, serial ATA, USB 2.0 as well as optional 6-channel audio, Gigabit LAN and 1394. Unique ASUS features such as ASUS C.O.P., Q-Fan and MyLogo2 and more are included to ensure the best user experience and value in a motherboard.

Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the items in your package with the list below.

1.2Package contents

Check your ASUS A7V8X package for the following items.

ASUS A7V8X motherboard

ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.5 cm)

ASUS A7V8X series support CD

ASUS 2-port USB 2.0/ GAME port module

ASUS 2-port IEEE 1394 module (on 1394 model only)

ASUS S/PDIF in/out module (on audio model only)

2 pcs. 1394 cable (on 1394 model only)

2 pcs. Serial ATA cable (on Serial ATA model only)

2 pcs. 80-conductor ribbon cable for UltraDMA/66/100/133 IDE drives

40-conductor IDE cable

Ribbon cable for a 3.5-inch floppy drive

I/O shield

Bag of extra jumper caps

User Guide

Quick Setup Guide and Reference Card (retail box only)

Jumpers and Connectors Sticker (retail box only)

If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.

ASUS A7V8X motherboard user guide

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