Plug and Play O/S No, PCI Latency Timer | SMC Networks A8V-X

Take caution when changing the settings of the PCI PnP menu items. Incorrect ﬁeld values can cause the system to malfunction.

Advanced PCI/PnP Settings

WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to malfunction.


Plug And Play O/S				[No]
PCI Latency Timer				[64]
Allocate IRQ to			PCI VGA	[Yes]
Palette Snooping				[Disabled]
IRQ-3 assigned to				[PCI Device]
IRQ-4	assigned to			[PCI Device]
IRQ-5	assigned to			[PCI Device]
IRQ-7	assigned to			[PCI Device]
IRQ-9	assigned to			[PCI Device]
IRQ-10		assigned	to	[PCI Device]
IRQ-11		assigned	to	[PCI Device]
IRQ-14		assigned	to	[PCI Device]
IRQ-15		assigned	to	[PCI Device]

Plug and Play O/S [No]

When set to [No], BIOS conﬁgures all the devices in the system. When set to [Yes] and if you install a Plug and Play operating system, the operating system conﬁgures the Plug and Play devices not required for boot.

Conﬁguration options: [No] [Yes]

PCI Latency Timer [64]

Allows you to select the value in units of PCI clocks for the PCI device latency timer register. Conﬁguration options: [32] [64] [96] [128] [160] [192] [224] [248]

Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA [Yes]

When set to [Yes], BIOS assigns an IRQ to PCI VGA card if the card requests for an IRQ. When set to [No], BIOS does not assign an IRQ to the PCI VGA card even if requested. Conﬁguration options: [No] [Yes]

Palette Snooping [Disabled]

When set to [Enabled], the pallete snooping feature informs the PCI devices that an ISA graphics device is installed in the system so that the latter can function correctly. Conﬁguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device]

When set to [PCI Device], the speciﬁc IRQ is free for use of PCI/PnP devices. When set to [Reserved], the IRQ is reserved for legacy ISA devices. Conﬁguration options: [PCI Device] [Reserved]

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Contents

Motherboard Copyright 2006 ASUSTeK Computer INC. All Rights Reserved E2210 First Edition January Contents PCI Express x1 slot Bios setup Chipset Software support Canadian Department of Communications Statement Federal Communications Commission Statement Safety information Electrical safetyOperation safety Where to find more information About this guideHow this guide is organized Conventions used in this guide Typography LAN USB A8V-X speciﬁcations summary A8V-X speciﬁcations summary Xii Product introduction Welcome Package contents Product highlights Special features PCI Express interface Serial ATA 3Gb/s technologyADI SoundMAX High -Definition audio Pdif digital sound ready Innovative Asus features Onboard LEDs Before you proceed Placement direction Motherboard overviewScrew holes 21.1cm 8.3in Motherboard layout To install a CPU Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard Installling the CPUCentral Processing Unit CPU Overview Product introduction Installing the heatsink and fan A8V-X CPU Fan Connector System memory Memory Configurations Recommended memory configurations Micron MT16VDDT6464AG-40BCB MT46V32M8TG-5BC DDR400 Qualified Vendors List Installing a Dimm Socket.1Remove the Dimm from the socket Configuring an expansion card Installing an expansion cardTo install an expansion card Expansion slots Standard interrupt assignments Interrupt assignmentsIRQ assignments for this motherboard These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices PCI slots PCI Express x1 slotAGP slot Clear RTC RAM Clrtc Jumpers A8V-X Keyboard Power Setting Connectors Rear panel connectorsLAN port LED indications Audio 2, 4, or 6-channel configuration Internal connectors PRI 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 Bios From the Open ﬁeld, type Asus EZ Flash utility Updating the Bios ﬁle Copying the current BiosTo copy the current Bios ﬁle using the Afudos utility To update the Bios ﬁle using the Afudos utility Utility veriﬁes the ﬁle and starts updating the Bios Recovering the Bios from a ﬂoppy disk Asus CrashFree Bios 2 utility Recovering the Bios from the support CD Installing Asus Update Asus Update utility Updating the Bios through the Internet Updating the Bios through a Bios ﬁle Default Bios settings for this motherboard apply for most Bios setup program Menu bar Bios menu screenNavigation keys Conﬁguration Sub-menu items Menu items6 Conﬁguration ﬁelds Pop-up window System Time Main menuSystem Date Day xx/xx/xxxx Legacy Diskette a 1.44M, 3.5 Primary, Secondary, Third and Fourth IDE Master/Slave LBA/Large Mode AutoType Auto Block Multi -sector Transfer Auto System Information Advanced menu JumperFree ConﬁgurationCPU FSB Frequency XXX value is auto-detected USB Conﬁguration CPU Conﬁguration Cool NʼQuiet DisabledChipset Items in this menu show the chipset-related information MCT Timing Mode Auto Memclock Mode AutoNorthBridge Conﬁguration Memory Conﬁguration Sets the user conﬁg mode. Conﬁguration options Auto Manual User Conﬁg Mode Auto Dram ECC Enable Disabled Burst Length 4 BeatsECC Conﬁguration Data Cache BG Scrub Disabled L2 Cache BG Scrub DisabledAGP Mode AGP AGP Fast Write Disabled DBI Output for AGP Trans Disabled AGP 3.0 Calibration Cycle DisabledLAN Controller Enabled Graphics Aperture Size 64MB Onboard Devices Conﬁguration Onboard Game Port Disabled Parallel Port Mode NormalOnboard Midi Port Disabled PCI PnP Palette Snooping Disabled PCI Latency TimerPlug and Play O/S No Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA Yes Suspend Mode Auto Power menuAcpi Apic Support Enabled Repost Video on S3 Resume No Restore On AC Power Loss Power Off Power Management/APM EnabledResume On Ring Disabled Resume On LAN Disabled Resume On KBC Disabled Resume On PME# DisabledResume On By PS/2 Mouse Disabled Resume On By RTC Alarm Disabled Hardware Monitor CPU Temperature xxxC/xxxF MB Temperature xxxC/xxxFCPU Fan Speed xxxxRPM or N/A Chassis Fan Speed xxxxRPM or N/A Boot menu Boot Device Priority1st ~ xxth Boot Device 1st Floppy Drive Boot Settings Conﬁguration Interrupt 19 Capture Disabled Change Supervisor PasswordSecurity User Access Level Full Access Change User PasswordNo Access prevents user access to the Setup utility Password Check Setup Clear User PasswordChassis Intrusion Control Disabled Select this item to clear the user password Exit menu Load Setup DefaultsExit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Bios setup Software3 support Installing an operating system Support CD informationRunning the support CD Drivers menu Utilities menu Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Asus UpdateAsus PC Probe Norton Internet Security Manual Installs the Asus AMD Cool ʻnʼ Quiet! softwareAdobe Acrobat Reader Asus Screen Saver Cool ʻnʼ Quiet Software Asus Contact information