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SMC Networks A8V-X manual Software3 support

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

Software3 support

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SMC Networks A8V-X manual Software3 support

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Motherboard Copyright 2006 ASUSTeK Computer INC. All Rights Reserved E2210 First Edition JanuaryContents PCI Express x1 slot Bios setupChipset Software supportCanadian Department of Communications Statement Federal Communications Commission StatementSafety information Electrical safetyOperation safety Where to find more information About this guideHow this guide is organized Conventions used in this guide TypographyLAN USB A8V-X speciﬁcations summaryA8V-X speciﬁcations summary Xii Product introduction Welcome Package contentsProduct highlights Special featuresPCI Express interface Serial ATA 3Gb/s technologyADI SoundMAX High -Definition audio Pdif digital sound readyInnovative Asus features Onboard LEDs Before you proceedPlacement direction Motherboard overviewScrew holes 21.1cm 8.3in Motherboard layoutTo install a CPU Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard Installling the CPUCentral Processing Unit CPU OverviewProduct introduction Installing the heatsink and fan A8V-X CPU Fan Connector System memory Memory ConfigurationsRecommended memory configurations Micron MT16VDDT6464AG-40BCB MT46V32M8TG-5BC DDR400 Qualified Vendors ListInstalling a Dimm Socket.1Remove the Dimm from the socket Configuring an expansion card Installing an expansion cardTo install an expansion card Expansion slotsStandard interrupt assignments Interrupt assignmentsIRQ assignments for this motherboard These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devicesPCI slots PCI Express x1 slotAGP slot Clear RTC RAM Clrtc JumpersA8V-X Keyboard Power Setting Connectors Rear panel connectorsLAN port LED indications Audio 2, 4, or 6-channel configuration Internal connectorsPRI 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 BiosFrom the Open ﬁeld, type Asus EZ Flash utilityUpdating the Bios ﬁle Copying the current BiosTo 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 Recovering the Bios from a ﬂoppy disk Asus CrashFree Bios 2 utilityRecovering the Bios from the support CD Installing Asus Update Asus Update utilityUpdating the Bios through the Internet Updating the Bios through a Bios ﬁle Default Bios settings for this motherboard apply for most Bios setup programMenu bar Bios menu screenNavigation keys ConﬁgurationSub-menu items Menu items6 Conﬁguration ﬁelds Pop-up windowSystem Time Main menuSystem Date Day xx/xx/xxxx Legacy Diskette a 1.44M, 3.5Primary, Secondary, Third and Fourth IDE Master/Slave LBA/Large Mode AutoType Auto Block Multi -sector Transfer AutoSystem 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 informationMCT Timing Mode Auto Memclock Mode AutoNorthBridge Conﬁguration Memory ConﬁgurationSets the user conﬁg mode. Conﬁguration options Auto Manual User Conﬁg Mode AutoDram ECC Enable Disabled Burst Length 4 BeatsECC Conﬁguration Data Cache BG Scrub Disabled L2 Cache BG Scrub DisabledAGP Mode AGP AGP Fast Write DisabledDBI Output for AGP Trans Disabled AGP 3.0 Calibration Cycle DisabledLAN Controller Enabled Graphics Aperture Size 64MBOnboard Devices Conﬁguration Onboard Game Port Disabled Parallel Port Mode NormalOnboard Midi Port Disabled PCI PnPPalette Snooping Disabled PCI Latency TimerPlug and Play O/S No Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA YesSuspend Mode Auto Power menuAcpi Apic Support Enabled Repost Video on S3 Resume NoRestore On AC Power Loss Power Off Power Management/APM EnabledResume On Ring Disabled Resume On LAN DisabledResume On KBC Disabled Resume On PME# DisabledResume On By PS/2 Mouse Disabled Resume On By RTC Alarm DisabledHardware Monitor CPU Temperature xxxC/xxxF MB Temperature xxxC/xxxFCPU Fan Speed xxxxRPM or N/A Chassis Fan Speed xxxxRPM or N/ABoot 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 passwordExit menu Load Setup DefaultsExit & Save Changes Exit & Discard ChangesBios 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 SecurityManual Installs the Asus AMD Cool ʻnʼ Quiet! softwareAdobe Acrobat Reader Asus Screen Saver Cool ʻnʼ Quiet SoftwareAsus Contact information