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SMC Networks A8V-X manual Bios setup

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Motherboard E2210 First Edition January Copyright 2006 ASUSTeK Computer INC. All Rights Reserved Contents Bios setup PCI Express x1 slot Software support Chipset Federal Communications Commission Statement Canadian Department of Communications Statement Operation safety Safety informationElectrical safety How this guide is organized Where to find more informationAbout this guide Typography Conventions used in this guide A8V-X speciﬁcations summary LAN USB A8V-X speciﬁcations summary Xii Product introduction Package contents Welcome Special features Product highlights Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology PCI Express interfaceADI SoundMAX High -Definition audio Pdif digital sound ready Innovative Asus features Before you proceed Onboard LEDs Screw holes Placement directionMotherboard overview Motherboard layout 21.1cm 8.3in Installling the CPU To install a CPU Locate the CPU socket on the motherboardCentral Processing Unit CPU Overview Product introduction Installing the heatsink and fan A8V-X CPU Fan Connector Memory Configurations System memory Recommended memory configurations DDR400 Qualified Vendors List Micron MT16VDDT6464AG-40BCB MT46V32M8TG-5BC Remove the Dimm from the socket Installing a DimmSocket.1 Installing an expansion card Configuring an expansion cardTo install an expansion card Expansion slots Interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignmentsIRQ assignments for this motherboard These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices AGP slot PCI slotsPCI Express x1 slot Jumpers Clear RTC RAM Clrtc A8V-X Keyboard Power Setting LAN port LED indications ConnectorsRear panel connectors Internal connectors Audio 2, 4, or 6-channel configuration 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 Managing and updating your Bios Creating a bootable ﬂoppy disk Asus EZ Flash utility From the Open ﬁeld, type Copying the current Bios Updating the Bios ﬁleTo 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 Asus CrashFree Bios 2 utility Recovering the Bios from a ﬂoppy disk Recovering the Bios from the support CD Asus Update utility Installing Asus Update Updating the Bios through the Internet Updating the Bios through a Bios ﬁle Bios setup program Default Bios settings for this motherboard apply for most Bios menu screen Menu barNavigation keys Conﬁguration Menu items Sub-menu items6 Conﬁguration ﬁelds Pop-up window Main menu System TimeSystem Date Day xx/xx/xxxx Legacy Diskette a 1.44M, 3.5 LBA/Large Mode Auto Primary, Secondary, Third and Fourth IDE Master/SlaveType Auto Block Multi -sector Transfer Auto System 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 information Memclock Mode Auto MCT Timing Mode AutoNorthBridge Conﬁguration Memory Conﬁguration User Conﬁg Mode Auto Sets the user conﬁg mode. Conﬁguration options Auto Manual ECC Conﬁguration Dram ECC Enable DisabledBurst Length 4 Beats L2 Cache BG Scrub Disabled Data Cache BG Scrub DisabledAGP Mode AGP AGP Fast Write Disabled AGP 3.0 Calibration Cycle Disabled DBI Output for AGP Trans DisabledLAN Controller Enabled Graphics Aperture Size 64MB Onboard Devices Conﬁguration Parallel Port Mode Normal Onboard Game Port DisabledOnboard Midi Port Disabled PCI PnP PCI Latency Timer Palette Snooping DisabledPlug and Play O/S No Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA Yes Power menu Suspend Mode AutoAcpi Apic Support Enabled Repost Video on S3 Resume No Power Management/APM Enabled Restore On AC Power Loss Power OffResume On Ring Disabled Resume On LAN Disabled Resume On PME# Disabled Resume On KBC DisabledResume On By PS/2 Mouse Disabled Resume On By RTC Alarm Disabled CPU Temperature xxxC/xxxF MB Temperature xxxC/xxxF Hardware MonitorCPU Fan Speed xxxxRPM or N/A Chassis Fan Speed xxxxRPM or N/A 1st ~ 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 password Load Setup Defaults Exit menuExit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Bios 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 Security Installs the Asus AMD Cool ʻnʼ Quiet! software ManualAdobe Acrobat Reader Asus Screen Saver Cool ʻnʼ Quiet Software Asus Contact information