Asus Motherboard A7S8X-MX User Manual

Motherboard A7S8X-MX
ii ii ii ii ii Copyright © 2004 ASUST eK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (“ASUS”). Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair , modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL “AS IS” WITHOUT W ARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED W ARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANT ABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A P ARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECT ORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT , SPECIAL, INCIDENT AL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS, LOSS OF USE OR DA T A, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT . SPECIFICA TIONS AND INFORMA TION CONT AINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMA TIONAL USE ONL Y , AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE A T ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THA T MA Y APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTW ARE DESCRIBED IN IT . Products and corporate names appearing in this manual may or may not be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are used only for identification or explanation and to the owners’ benefit, without intent to infringe. E1766 E1766 E1766 E1766 E1766 First Edition V1 First Edition V1 First Edition V1 First Edition V1 First Edition V1 September 2004 September 2004 September 2004 September 2004 September 2004
iii iii iii iii iii Contents Notices ................................................................................................ vi Safety information ............................................................................. vii About this guide ............................................................................... viii Typography ......................................................................................... ix A7S8X-MX specifications summary ...................................................... x Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! .............................................................................. 1-2 1.2 Package contents ................................................................. 1-2 1.3 Special features .................................................................... 1-3 1.3.1 Product highlights ................................................... 1-3 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ....................................... 1-4 1.4 Before you proceed .............................................................. 1-5 1.5 Motherboard overview .......................................................... 1-6 1.5.1 Placement direction ................................................ 1-6 1.5.2 Screw holes ............................................................ 1-6 1.5.3 Motherboard layout ................................................ 1-7 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) .............................................. 1-8 1.7 System memory ................................................................. 1-10 1.7.1 Overview ............................................................... 1-10 1.7.2 Memory Configurations ......................................... 1-10 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM ................................................... 1-12 1.7.4 Removing a DIMM ................................................. 1-12 1.8 Expansion slots ................................................................... 1-13 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card .................................. 1-13 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card .............................. 1-13 1.8.3 Interrupt assignments .......................................... 1-14 1.8.4 PCI slots ................................................................ 1-15 1.8.5 AGP slot ................................................................ 1-15 1.9 Jumpers .............................................................................. 1-16 1.10 Connectors ......................................................................... 1-19 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors .......................................... 1-19 1.10.2 Internal connectors ............................................... 1-21
iv iv iv iv iv Contents Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ........................................ 2-2 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk .............................. 2-2 2.1.2 AwardBIOS Flash Utility .......................................... 2-3 2.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash utility .............................................. 2-5 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS utility ................................... 2-6 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility ................................................ 2-7 2.2 BIOS Setup program ........................................................... 2-10 2.2.1 BIOS menu bar ...................................................... 2-11 2.2.2 Legend bar ........................................................... 2-11 2.3 Main Menu ........................................................................... 2-13 2.3.1 System Time ......................................................... 2-13 2.3.2 System Date ......................................................... 2-13 2.3.3 Legacy Diskette A ................................................ 2-13 2.3.4 HDD SMART Monitoring ........................................ 2-13 2.3.5 Installed Memory .................................................. 2-13 2.3.6 Primary and Secondary IDE Master/Slave ............. 2-14 2.3.7 First and Second SATA Master ............................. 2-15 2.4 Advanced Menu .................................................................. 2-16 2.4.1 CPU configuration ................................................. 2-17 2.4.2 Chipset configuration ........................................... 2-18 2.4.3 PCIPnP ................................................................... 2-21 2.4.4 Onboard device configuration ............................. 2-22 2.4.5 USB configuration ................................................ 2-24 2.5 Power Menu ........................................................................ 2-25 2.5.1 APM configuration ................................................ 2-26 2.5.2 Hardware monitor ................................................. 2-29 2.6 Boot Menu .......................................................................... 2-30 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority .............................................. 2-30 2.6.2 Removable drives ................................................. 2-31 2.6.3 Hard Disk Drives ................................................... 2-31 2.6.4 CD-ROM drives ...................................................... 2-32 2.6.5 Boot settings configuration .................................. 2-32 2.6.6 Security ................................................................ 2-34 2.7 Exit menu ........................................................................... 2-35
v v v v v Contents Chapter 3: Software support Chapter 3: Software support Chapter 3: Software support Chapter 3: Software support Chapter 3: Software support 3.1 Installing an operating system ............................................. 3-2 3.2 Support CD information ........................................................ 3-2 3.2.1 Running the support CD ......................................... 3-2 3.2.2 Drivers menu .......................................................... 3-3 3.2.3 Utilities menu .......................................................... 3-4 3.2.4 ASUS Contact information ...................................... 3-5
vi vi vi vi vi Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement Federal Communications Commission Statement Federal Communications Commission Statement Federal Communications Commission Statement Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference, and • This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Canadian Department of Communications Statement Canadian Department of Communications Statement Canadian Department of Communications Statement Canadian Department of Communications Statement Canadian Department of Communications Statement This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. ICES-003. ICES-003. ICES-003. ICES-003. The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
vii vii vii vii vii Safety information Electrical safety Electrical safety Electrical safety Electrical safety Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Make sure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area. If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using, contact your local power company. • If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Operation safety Operation safety Operation safety Operation safety Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals that came with the package. • Before using the product, make sure all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in any area where it may become wet. • Place the product on a stable surface. • If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer.
viii viii viii viii viii About this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. How this guide is organized How this guide is organized How this guide is organized How this guide is organized How this guide is organized This manual contains the following parts: • • • • • Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. This chapter 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 setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup 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 Chapter 3: Software support Chapter 3: Software support Chapter 3: Software support Chapter 3: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. Where to find more information Where to find more information Where to find more information Where to find more information Where to find more information Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. ASUS websites ASUS websites ASUS websites ASUS websites ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. 2. 2. 2. 2. Optional documentation Optional documentation Optional documentation Optional documentation 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.
ix ix ix ix ix Conventions used in this guide Conventions used in this guide Conventions used in this guide Conventions used in this guide Conventions used in this guide To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. Typography DANGER/WARNING: DANGER/WARNING: DANGER/WARNING: DANGER/WARNING: DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: CAUTION: CAUTION: CAUTION: CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. NOTE: NOTE: NOTE: NOTE: NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task. IMPORTANT: IMPORTANT: IMPORTANT: IMPORTANT: IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task. Bold text Bold text Bold text Bold text Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select Italics Used to emphasize a word or a phrase <Key> Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign means that you must press the enclosed key Example: <Enter> means that you must press the Enter or Return key <Key1 Key2 Key3> If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key names are linked with a plus sign ( ) Example: <Ctrl Alt D> Command Command Command Command Command Means that you must type the command exactly as shown Example: At the DOS prompt, type the command line: D:\bootdisk\makeboot a: D:\bootdisk\makeboot a: D:\bootdisk\makeboot a: D:\bootdisk\makeboot a: D:\bootdisk\makeboot a:
x x x x x CPU CPU CPU CPU CPU Chipset Chipset Chipset Chipset Chipset Front Side Bus Front Side Bus Front Side Bus Front Side Bus Front Side Bus Memory Memory Memory Memory Memory Expansion slots Expansion slots Expansion slots Expansion slots Expansion slots Storage Storage Storage Storage Storage Audio Audio Audio Audio Audio LAN LAN LAN LAN LAN USB USB USB USB USB Special features Special features Special features Special features Special features BIOS features BIOS features BIOS features BIOS features BIOS features Rear panel Rear panel Rear panel Rear panel Rear panel A7S8X-MX specifications summary (continued on the next page) Socket A for AMD Athlon™ XP/Sempron™ processors Northbridge: SiS 741GX Southbridge: SiS 964 (without RAID support) 333/266/200 MHz 2 x 184-pin DIMM sockets support unbufferred non-ECC 333/266/200 MHz DDR SDRAM memory modules 1 x AGP slot for 1.5V AGP cards 2 x PCI slots SiS 964 Southbridge supports: - 4 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 hard disk drives - 2 x Serial ATA hard disk drives (supported only under Windows ® XP/2000/2003 ADI AD1888 SoundMax ® 6-channel CODEC S/PDIF out interface support Realtek ® RTL 8201CL 10/100 Mbps LAN PHY Supports up to 8 USB 2.0 ports ASUS EZ Flash ASUS CrashFree BIOS ASUS C.O.P. (CPU Overheating Protection) ASUS MyLogo™ 2 Mb Flash EEPROM, Phoenix-Award BIOS with enhanced ACPI, DMI, Green, and PnP features 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x Parallel port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x VGA port 1 x Coaxial S/PDIF out port 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 6-channel audio ports
xi xi xi xi xi *Specifications are subject to change without notice. A7S8X-MX specifications summary Internal Internal Internal Internal Internal connectors connectors connectors connectors connectors Indu Indu Indu Indu Indu stry standar stry standar stry standar stry standar stry standar d d d d d Support CD Support CD Support CD Support CD Support CD contents contents contents contents contents Form Factor Form Factor Form Factor Form Factor Form Factor 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x Primary IDE connector 1 x Secondary IDE connector 2 x Serial ATA connectors 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x Chassis fan connector 2 x USB 2.0 connectors for 4 additional USB 2.0 ports 1 x GAME/MIDI connector 1 x 20-pin ATX power connector 1 x CD in connector 1 x AUX connector 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x COM port connector 1 x Speaker out connector 1 x Power LED connector 1 x System panel connector PCI 2.2, USB 2.0 Device drivers ASUS PC Probe ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Micro ATX form factor: 9.6 in x 7.8 in (24.4 cm x 19 .8 cm)
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ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX 1-1 1-1 1-1 1-1 1-1 1 Product introduction This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports.
1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! Thank you for buying an ASUS Thank you for buying an ASUS Thank you for buying an ASUS Thank you for buying an ASUS Thank you for buying an ASUS ® ® ® ® ® A7S8X-MX motherboard! A7S8X-MX motherboard! A7S8X-MX motherboard! A7S8X-MX motherboard! A7S8X-MX motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it another standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you start installing the motherboard and hardware devices on it, check the items in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Motherboard Motherboard Motherboard Motherboard ASUS A7S8X-MX motherboard Cables Cables Cables Cables Cables 1 x Serial port (COM) cable 1 x Ultra DMA cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable Accessory Accessory Accessory Accessory Accessory I/O shield Application CD Application CD Application CD Application CD Application CD ASUS motherboard support CD Documentation Documentation Documentation Documentation Documentation User guide If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX 1-3 1-3 1-3 1-3 1-3 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 1.3.1 1.3.1 1.3.1 1.3.1 Product highlights Product highlights Product highlights Product highlights Product highlights AMD Athon™ XP/Sempron™ processor support AMD Athon™ XP/Sempron™ processor support AMD Athon™ XP/Sempron™ processor support AMD Athon™ XP/Sempron™ processor support AMD Athon™ XP/Sempron™ processor support The motherboard comes with a 462-pin surface mount, Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket that supports 333 MHz front side bus frequency for AMD Athlon™ XP/Sempron™ processors. With an integrated low-latency high-bandwidth memory controller, the motherboard allows increased office productivity and enhanced digital media experience. See page 1-8. AGP 8X support AGP 8X support AGP 8X support AGP 8X support AGP 8X support The AGP 8X (AGP 3.0) VGA interface specification enables enhanced graphics performance with high bandwidth speeds up to 2.12 GB/s. See page 1-15. Powerful integrated graphics Powerful integrated graphics Powerful integrated graphics Powerful integrated graphics Powerful integrated graphics The SiS 741GX IGUI Host Memory Controller (HMC) features the SiS Real256E, an integrated graphics engine for enhanced 3D, 2D, and video capabilities. Serial ATA technology Serial ATA technology Serial ATA technology Serial ATA technology Serial ATA technology The motherboard supports the Serial ATA technology through the Serial ATA interfaces and the SiS 964. The SATA specification allows for thinner, more flexible cables with lower pin count, reduced voltage requirement, and up to 150 MB/s data transfer rate. See page 1-23. 6-channel digital audio 6-channel digital audio 6-channel digital audio 6-channel digital audio 6-channel digital audio Providing high-quality, 6-channel audio solution is the onboard ADI AD1888 AC`97 audio CODEC. This motherboard comes with a coaxial S/PDIF connector on the rear panel to turn your computer into a high-end entertainment system with digital connectivity to powerful sound systems. See page 1-19. Integrated 10/100 LAN controller Integrated 10/100 LAN controller Integrated 10/100 LAN controller Integrated 10/100 LAN controller Integrated 10/100 LAN controller The onboard Realtek RTL8201CL is an integrated single-chip Fast Ethernet LAN controller with enhanced ACPI management function to provide efficient power management for advanced operating systems. See page 1-19.
1-4 1-4 1-4 1-4 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.3.2 1.3.2 1.3.2 1.3.2 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features Innovative ASUS features Innovative ASUS features Innovative ASUS features Innovative ASUS features C.O.P. (CPU Overheating Protection C.O.P. (CPU Overheating Protection C.O.P. (CPU Overheating Protection C.O.P. (CPU Overheating Protection C.O.P. (CPU Overheating Protection ) With AMD ® Athlon XP™ installed, the motherboard offers automatic CPU Overheating Protection to prolong the life of the entire system. If the CPU temperature exceeds the set criteria, the PC shuts down automatically. ASUS EZ Flash BIOS ASUS EZ Flash BIOS ASUS EZ Flash BIOS ASUS EZ Flash BIOS ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. No need to use a DOS-based utility or boot from a floppy disk. See page 2-5. ASUS CrashFree BIOS ASUS CrashFree BIOS ASUS CrashFree BIOS ASUS CrashFree BIOS ASUS CrashFree BIOS This feature allows you to restore the original BIOS data from a floppy disk when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. This protection eliminates the need to buy a replacement ROM chip. See page 2-6 for details. ASUS MyLogo™ ASUS MyLogo™ ASUS MyLogo™ ASUS MyLogo™ ASUS MyLogo™ This new feature present in the motherboard allows you to personalize and add style to your system with customizable boot logos. See page 2-33. S/PDIF digital sound ready S/PDIF digital sound ready S/PDIF digital sound ready S/PDIF digital sound ready S/PDIF digital sound ready The motherboard supports the S/PDIF In/Out function through the S/PDIF interfaces on the rear panel and at midboard. The S/PDIF technology turns your computer into a high-end entertainment system with digital connectivity to powerful audio and speaker systems. See page 1-20. USB 2.0 technology USB 2.0 technology USB 2.0 technology USB 2.0 technology USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from the 12 Mbps bandwidth on USB 1.1 to a fast 480 Mbps on USB 2.0. USB 2.0 is backward compatible with USB 1.1. See pages 1-20 and 1-25.
ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX 1-5 1-5 1-5 1-5 1-5 Onboard LED Onboard LED Onboard LED Onboard LED Onboard LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode. This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or to a metal object, such as the power supply case, before handling components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity • Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure Before you install or remove any component, ensure Before you install or remove any component, ensure Before you install or remove any component, ensure Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the that the ATX power supply is switched off or the that the ATX power supply is switched off or the that the ATX power supply is switched off or the that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. power cord is detached from the power supply. power cord is detached from the power supply. power cord is detached from the power supply. power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. A7S8X-MX ® A7S8X-MX Onboard LED SB_PWR1 ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off
1-6 1-6 1-6 1-6 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction A7S8X-MX ® 1.5 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it. Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. 1.5.1 1.5.1 1.5.1 1.5.1 1.5.1 Placement direction Placement direction Placement direction Placement direction Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the chassis in the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 1.5.2 1.5.2 1.5.2 1.5.2 1.5.2 Screw holes Screw holes Screw holes Screw holes Screw holes Place six (6) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Place this side towards Place this side towards Place this side towards Place this side towards Place this side towards the rear of the chassis the rear of the chassis the rear of the chassis the rear of the chassis the rear of the chassis
ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX 1-7 1-7 1-7 1-7 1-7 1.5.3 1.5.3 1.5.3 1.5.3 1.5.3 Motherboard layout Motherboard layout Motherboard layout Motherboard layout Motherboard layout A7S8X-MX P ANEL1 SIS 964 SIS 741GX AUX1 CPU_F AN1 CD1 CHA_F AN1 19.8cm (7.8in) 24.4cm (9.6in) PCI1 AD1888 PCI2 DDR DIMM2 (64/72 bit, 184-pin module) DDR DIMM1 (64/72 bit, 184-pin module) USBPW5678 USBPW1234 SB_PWR1 SPEAKER1 ® AGP1 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power A TXPWR USB78 S ATA 1 S ATA 2 REL8201CL PS/2KBMS T : Mouse B: K eyboard Below:Mic In Center:Line Out T op:Line In USB2.0 T : USB1 B: USB2 T op: RJ-45 T :USB4 B:USB3 P ARALLEL PORT SPDIF_O VGA1 Socket 462 PRI_IDE SEC_IDE FSB_SEL1 FSB_SEL0 USB56 FLOPPY1 2Mbit ISA Super I/O GAME1 FP_AUDIO1 COM1 CLRTC1 PWRLED1
1-8 1-8 1-8 1-8 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount 462-pin Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket designed for the AMD Athlon™ XP/Sempron™ processor. Gold Gold Gold Gold Gold triangle triangle triangle triangle triangle Do not use processors with core speeds of less than 1 GHz on this motherboard. Installing the CPU Installing the CPU Installing the CPU Installing the CPU Installing the CPU Follow these steps to install a CPU. 1. Locate the 462-pin ZIF socket on the motherboard. A7S8X-MX ® A7S8X-MX CPU Socket 462 AMD™ CPU CPU NOTCH LOCK CPU NOTCH TO INNER CORNER LEVER Take note of the marked corner (with gold triangle) on the CPU. This mark should match a specific corner on the socket to ensure correct installation.
ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX 1-9 1-9 1-9 1-9 1-9 3. Position the CPU above the socket such that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the base of the socket lever. 4. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it fits in place. 2. Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to a 90°-100° angle. Make sure that the socket lever is lifted up to 90°-100° angle; otherwise the CPU does not fit in completely. The CPU fits only in one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! 5. When the CPU is in place, push down the socket lever to secure the CPU. The lever clicks on the side tab to indicate that it is locked. Gold triangle Gold triangle Gold triangle Gold triangle Gold triangle Socket Socket Socket Socket Socket lever lever lever lever lever 90°-100° 90°-100° 90°-100° 90°-100° 90°-100° angle angle angle angle angle
1-10 1-10 1-10 1-10 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 1.7.1 1.7.1 1.7.1 1.7.1 Overview Overview Overview Overview Overview The motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. These sockets support up to 2 GB system memory using 184-pin PC2700/PC2100 unbuffered DDR DIMMs and allow up to 2.7 GB/s data transfer rate. The following figure illustrates the location of the DDR DIMM sockets. 1.7.2 1.7.2 1.7.2 1.7.2 1.7.2 Memory Configurations Memory Configurations Memory Configurations Memory Configurations Memory Configurations You may install 64 MB, 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB and 1 GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR DIMMs into the DIMM sockets using the memory configurations in this section. • Installing DDR DIMMs other than the recommended configurations may cause memory sizing error or system boot failure. Use any of the recommended configurations in the table on the next page. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. A7S8X-MX ® A7S8X-MX 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets 80 Pins 104 Pins DIMM1 DIMM2
ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX 1-11 1-11 1-11 1-11 1-11 Memory frequency/CPU FSB synchronization Memory frequency/CPU FSB synchronization Memory frequency/CPU FSB synchronization Memory frequency/CPU FSB synchronization Memory frequency/CPU FSB synchronization CPU FSB CPU FSB CPU FSB CPU FSB CPU FSB DDR DIMM Type DDR DIMM Type DDR DIMM Type DDR DIMM Type DDR DIMM Type Memory Frequency Memory Frequency Memory Frequency Memory Frequency Memory Frequency 333 MHz PC2700/PC2100 333/266 MHz 266 MHz PC2100 266 MHz Obtain DDR DIMMs only from qualified vendors for better system performance. Recommended memory configurations Recommended memory configurations Recommended memory configurations Recommended memory configurations Recommended memory configurations Sockets Sockets Sockets Sockets Sockets Mode Mode Mode Mode Mode DIMM_A1 DIMM_A1 DIMM_A1 DIMM_A1 DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_A2 DIMM_A2 DIMM_A2 DIMM_A2 Single-channel (1) P opulated — (2) — P opulated (3) P opulated P opulated
1-12 1-12 1-12 1-12 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.7.4 1.7.4 1.7.4 1.7.4 1.7.4 Removing a DIMM Removing a DIMM Removing a DIMM Removing a DIMM Removing a DIMM Follow these steps to remove a DIMM. 1. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM. 2. Remove the DIMM from the socket. Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with extra force. 1.7.3 1.7.3 1.7.3 1.7.3 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Installing a DIMM Installing a DIMM Installing a DIMM Installing a DIMM 3. Firmly insert the DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 1. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket. Locked retaining clip Locked retaining clip Locked retaining clip Locked retaining clip Locked retaining clip Make sure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. A DDR DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it fits in only one direction. DO NOT force a DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. Unlocked retaining clip Unlocked retaining clip Unlocked retaining clip Unlocked retaining clip Unlocked retaining clip DDR DIMM notch DDR DIMM notch DDR DIMM notch DDR DIMM notch DDR DIMM notch 1 2 1 DDR DIMM notch DDR DIMM notch DDR DIMM notch DDR DIMM notch DDR DIMM notch 1 2 1
ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX 1-13 1-13 1-13 1-13 1-13 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support. 1.8.1 1.8.1 1.8.1 1.8.1 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card Installing an expansion card Installing an expansion card Installing an expansion card Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with it and make the necessary hardware settings for the card. 2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is already installed in a chassis). 3. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you intend to use. Keep the screw for later use. 4. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is completely seated on the slot. 5. Secure the card to the chassis with the screw you removed earlier. 6. Replace the system cover. Make sure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.2 1.8.2 1.8.2 1.8.2 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card Configuring an expansion card Configuring an expansion card Configuring an expansion card Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 2 for information on BIOS setup. 2. Assign an IRQ to the card. Refer to the tables on the next page. 3. Install the software drivers for the expansion card.
1-14 1-14 1-14 1-14 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.8.3 1.8.3 1.8.3 1.8.3 1.8.3 Interrupt assignments Interrupt assignments Interrupt assignments Interrupt assignments Interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments IRQ IRQ IRQ IRQ IRQ Standard Function Standard Function Standard Function Standard Function Standard Function 0 System Timer 1 Keyboard Controller 2 Programmable Interrupt 4* Communications Port (COM1) 5* Sound Card (sometimes LPT2) 6 Floppy Disk Controller 7* Printer Port (LPT1) 8 System CMOS/Real Time Clock 9* ACPI Mode when used 10* IRQ holder for PCI Steering 12* PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port 13 Numeric Data Processor 14* Primary IDE Channel 15* Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices. IRQ assignments for this motherboard IRQ assignments for this motherboard IRQ assignments for this motherboard IRQ assignments for this motherboard IRQ assignments for this motherboard A A A A A B B B B B C C C C C D D D D D AGP slot used — — — PCI slot 1 — used — — PCI slot 2 — — used — When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support “Share IRQ” or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments; otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable.
ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX 1-15 1-15 1-15 1-15 1-15 1.8.4 1.8.4 1.8.4 1.8.4 1.8.4 PCI slots PCI slots PCI slots PCI slots PCI slots This motherboard has two PCI slots. The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. The figure shows a LAN card installed on a PCI slot. 1.8.5 1.8.5 1.8.5 1.8.5 1.8.5 AGP slot AGP slot AGP slot AGP slot AGP slot This motherboard has an Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot that supports 1.5V AGP cards. When you buy an AGP card, make sure that you ask for one with 1.5V specification. Note the notches on the card golden fingers to ensure that they fit the AGP slot on your motherboard. Install only 1.5V AGP cards on this motherboard! A7S8X-MX ® A7S8X-MX Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP1) Keyed for 1.5v
1-16 1-16 1-16 1-16 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.9 Jumpers 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC1) Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC1) Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC1) Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC1) Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC1) This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Remove the onboard battery. 3. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 2-3. Keep the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the cap back to pins 1-2. 4. Re-install the battery. 5. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. Hold down the <Del> key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! A7S8X-MX ® 12 23 A7S8X-MX Clear RTC RAM setting CLRTC1 Normal Clear CMOS (Default)
ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX 1-17 1-17 1-17 1-17 1-17 2. 2. 2. 2. 2. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1234, USBPW5678) USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1234, USBPW5678) USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1234, USBPW5678) USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1234, USBPW5678) USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1234, USBPW5678) Set these jumpers to 5V to wake up the computer from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. Set to 5VSB to wake up from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in reduced power mode). The USBPW1234 jumper is for the rear USB ports. The USBPW5678 jumper is for the internal USB connectors that you can connect to additional USB ports. • The USB device wake-up feature requires a power supply that can provide 500mA on the 5VSB lead for each USB port; otherwise, the system will not power up. • The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability ( 5VSB) whether under normal condition or in sleep mode. A7S8X-MX ® 23 2 1 23 2 1 A7S8X-MX USB device wake-up 5V (Default) 5VSB USBPW1234 5V (Default) 5VSB USBPW5678
1-18 1-18 1-18 1-18 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction 3. 3. 3. 3. 3. External frequency selection (3-pin FSB_SEL1, FSB_SEL0) External frequency selection (3-pin FSB_SEL1, FSB_SEL0) External frequency selection (3-pin FSB_SEL1, FSB_SEL0) External frequency selection (3-pin FSB_SEL1, FSB_SEL0) External frequency selection (3-pin FSB_SEL1, FSB_SEL0) These jumpers allow you to set the CPU Front Side Bus (FSB) frequency. Refer to the jumper settings below. A7S8X-MX ® FSB_SEL1 FSB_SEL0 166MHZ (Default) 1 FSB_SEL1 FSB_SEL0 133MHZ 1 FSB_SEL1 FSB_SEL0 100MHZ 1 A7S8X-MX External frequency selection Make sure you load the BIOS setup default after changing the external frequency selection. Refer to page 2-36.
ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX 1-19 1-19 1-19 1-19 1-19 1.10 Connectors 1.10.1 1.10.1 1.10.1 1.10.1 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors Rear panel connectors Rear panel connectors Rear panel connectors Rear panel connectors 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. PS/2 mouse port (green). PS/2 mouse port (green). PS/2 mouse port (green). PS/2 mouse port (green). PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse. 2. 2. 2. 2. 2. Parallel port. Parallel port. Parallel port. Parallel port. Parallel port. This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or other devices. 3. 3. 3. 3. 3. LAN (RJ-45) port. LAN (RJ-45) port. LAN (RJ-45) port. LAN (RJ-45) port. LAN (RJ-45) port. This port allows connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. 4. 4. 4. 4. 4. Line In port (light blue). Line In port (light blue). Line In port (light blue). Line In port (light blue). Line In port (light blue). This port connects a tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources. 5. 5. 5. 5. 5. Line Out port (lime). Line Out port (lime). Line Out port (lime). Line Out port (lime). Line Out port (lime). This port connects a headphone or a speaker. In 4/6-channel configuration, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 6. 6. 6. 6. 6. Microphone port (pink). Microphone port (pink). Microphone port (pink). Microphone port (pink). Microphone port (pink). This port connects a microphone. Audio 2, 4, or 6-channel configuration Audio 2, 4, or 6-channel configuration Audio 2, 4, or 6-channel configuration Audio 2, 4, or 6-channel configuration Audio 2, 4, or 6-channel configuration Port Port Port Port Port Headset Headset Headset Headset Headset 4-channel 4-channel 4-channel 4-channel 4-channel 6-channel 6-channel 6-channel 6-channel 6-channel 2-channel 2-channel 2-channel 2-channel 2-channel Light Blue Line In Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Lime Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Pink Mic In Mic In Bass/Center Refer to the audio configuration table for the function of the audio ports in 2, 4, or 6-channel configuration. 1 11 4 5 6 7 2 3 9 8 10
1-20 1-20 1-20 1-20 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction 7. 7. 7. 7. 7. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 8. 8. 8. 8. 8. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 9. 9. 9. 9. 9. Video Graphics Adapter port. Video Graphics Adapter port. Video Graphics Adapter port. Video Graphics Adapter port. Video Graphics Adapter port. This 15-pin port is for a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices. 10. 10. 10. 10. 10. Coaxial S/PDIF Out port. Coaxial S/PDIF Out port. Coaxial S/PDIF Out port. Coaxial S/PDIF Out port. Coaxial S/PDIF Out port. This port connects an external audio output device via a coaxial S/PDIF cable. 11. 11. 11. 11. 11. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). PS/2 keyboard port (purple). PS/2 keyboard port (purple). PS/2 keyboard port (purple). PS/2 keyboard port (purple). This port is for a PS/2 keyboard.
ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX 1-21 1-21 1-21 1-21 1-21 1.10.2 1.10.2 1.10.2 1.10.2 1.10.2 Internal connectors Internal connectors Internal connectors Internal connectors Internal connectors 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) This connector is for the provided floppy disk drive (FDD) signal cable. Insert one end of the cable to this connector, then connect the other end to the signal connector at the back of the floppy disk drive. Pin 5 on the connector is removed to prevent incorrect cable connection when using an FDD cable with a covered Pin 5. A7S8X-MX ® NOTE: Orient the red markings on the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1. A7S8X-MX Floppy disk drive connector PIN 1 FLOPPY1
1-22 1-22 1-22 1-22 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction 2. 2. 2. 2. 2. IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE, SEC_IDE) IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE, SEC_IDE) IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE, SEC_IDE) IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE, SEC_IDE) IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE, SEC_IDE) These connectors are for Ultra DMA 133/ 100/66 signal cables. The Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable has three connectors: a blue connector for the primary IDE connector on the motherboard, a black connector for an Ultra DMA 133/ 100/66 IDE slave device (optical drive/hard disk drive), and a gray connector for an Ultra DMA 133/ 100/66 IDE master device (hard disk drive). If you install two hard disk drives, you must configure the second drive as a slave device by setting its jumper accordingly. Refer to the hard disk documentation for the jumper settings. • Pin 20 on the IDE connector is removed to match the covered hole on the Ultra DMA cable connector. This prevents incorrect insertion when you connect the IDE cable. • Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for Ultra DMA 133/100/66 IDE devices. A7S8X-MX ® A7S8X-MX IDE connectors NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the IDE ribbon cable to PIN 1. SEC_IDE PRI_IDE PIN 1
ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX 1-23 1-23 1-23 1-23 1-23 3. 3. 3. 3. 3. Serial ATA connectors Serial ATA connectors Serial ATA connectors Serial ATA connectors Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2) (7-pin SATA1, SATA2) (7-pin SATA1, SATA2) (7-pin SATA1, SATA2) (7-pin SATA1, SATA2) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives. Important notes on Serial ATA Important notes on Serial ATA Important notes on Serial ATA Important notes on Serial ATA Important notes on Serial ATA • Install the Windows ® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the XP Service Pack1 before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. • Serial ATA is supported under Windows ® XP/2000/2003 only. Legacy operating systems, such as Windows ® 98 SE/Me, do not support native Serial ATA mode. See page 2-23. • Plug your Serial ATA boot disk on the master port (SATA1) to support S3 function. Refer to the table below for details. Serial ATA Master/Slave connectors Serial ATA Master/Slave connectors Serial ATA Master/Slave connectors Serial ATA Master/Slave connectors Serial ATA Master/Slave connectors Connector Connector Connector Connector Connector Setting Setting Setting Setting Setting Use Use Use Use Use SATA1 Master Boot disk SATA2 Slave Data disk A7S8X-MX ® A7S8X-MX SA T A connectors S ATA 2 GND RSA T A_TXP2 RSA T A_TXN2 GND RSA T A_RXP2 RSA T A_RXN2 GND S ATA 1 GND RSA T A_TXP1 RSA T A_TXN1 GND RSA T A_RXP1 RSA T A_RXN1 GND
1-24 1-24 1-24 1-24 1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction 4. 4. 4. 4. 4. CPU, and Chassis fan connectors CPU, and Chassis fan connectors CPU, and Chassis fan connectors CPU, and Chassis fan connectors CPU, and Chassis fan connectors (3-pin CPU_FAN1, 3-pin CHA_FAN1) (3-pin CPU_FAN1, 3-pin CHA_FAN1) (3-pin CPU_FAN1, 3-pin CHA_FAN1) (3-pin CPU_FAN1, 3-pin CHA_FAN1) (3-pin CPU_FAN1, 3-pin CHA_FAN1) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350 mA ~ 740 mA (8.88 W max.) or a total of 1 A ~ 2.22 A (26.64 W max.) at 12 V. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan connectors. A7S8X-MX ® A7S8X-MX Fan connectors CPU_F AN1 CHA_F AN1 GND Rotation 12V GND Rotation 12V
ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX 1-25 1-25 1-25 1-25 1-25 6. 6. 6. 6. 6. GAME/MIDI connector (16-1 pin GAME1) GAME/MIDI connector (16-1 pin GAME1) GAME/MIDI connector (16-1 pin GAME1) GAME/MIDI connector (16-1 pin GAME1) GAME/MIDI connector (16-1 pin GAME1) This connector is for a GAME/MIDI port. Connect the GAME/MIDI module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. The GAME/MIDI port connects a joystick or game pad for playing games, and MIDI devices for playing or editing audio files. Never connect a 1394 cable 1394 cable 1394 cable 1394 cable 1394 cable t o the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! 5. 5. 5. 5. 5. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB/GAME module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. A7S8X-MX ® A7S8X-MX USB 2.0 connectors USB56 USB 5V USB_P6- USB_P6 GND NC USB 5V USB_P5- USB_P5 GND 1 USB78 USB 8V USB_P8- USB_P8 GND NC USB 7V USB_P7- USB_P7 GND 1 A7S8X-MX ® A7S8X-MX Game connector GAME 5V 5V J2B1 J2CX MIDI_OUT J2CY J2B2 MIDI_IN J1B1 J1CX GND GND J1CY J1B2 5V
1-26 1-26 1-26 1-26 1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction 7. 7. 7. 7. 7. ATX power connector (20-pin ATXPWR1) ATX power connector (20-pin ATXPWR1) ATX power connector (20-pin ATXPWR1) ATX power connector (20-pin ATXPWR1) ATX power connector (20-pin ATXPWR1) This connector is for an ATX power supply. The plugs from the power supply are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. A7S8X-MX ® A7S8X-MX A TX power connector A TXPWR1 3.3VDC -12.0VDC COM PS_ON# COM COM COM -5.0VDC 5.0VDC 5.0VDC PWR_OK 12.0VDC 3.3VDC 3.3VDC COM 5.0VDC COM 5.0VDC COM 5VSB 8. 8. 8. 8. 8. Internal audio connectors (4-pin CD, AUX) Internal audio connectors (4-pin CD, AUX) Internal audio connectors (4-pin CD, AUX) Internal audio connectors (4-pin CD, AUX) Internal audio connectors (4-pin CD, AUX) These connectors allow you to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card. A7S8X-MX ® A7S8X-MX Internal audio connectors CD(Black) AUX(White) Right Audio Channel Left Audio Channel Ground Right Audio Channel Left Audio Channel Ground
ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX 1-27 1-27 1-27 1-27 1-27 The serial port bracket (COM1) is purchased separately. 10. 10. 10. 10. 10. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) This connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. 9. 9. 9. 9. 9. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin FP_AUIDO1) Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin FP_AUIDO1) Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin FP_AUIDO1) Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin FP_AUIDO1) Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin FP_AUIDO1) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports either AC ‘97 audio standard. Connect one end of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this connector. A7S8X-MX ® A7S8X-MX Front panel audio connector FP_AUDIO1 BLINE_OUT_L MIC2 Line out_R Line out_L BLINE_OUT_R NC MICPWR 5V A AGND A7S8X-MX ® A7S8X-MX Serial port connector PIN 1 COM1
1-28 1-28 1-28 1-28 1-28 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction 11. 11. 11. 11. 11. Speaker out connector (4-pin SPEAKER1) Speaker out connector (4-pin SPEAKER1) Speaker out connector (4-pin SPEAKER1) Speaker out connector (4-pin SPEAKER1) Speaker out connector (4-pin SPEAKER1) This connector is for the case-mounted speaker and allows you to hear system beeps and warnings. A7S8X-MX ® A7S8X-MX Speaker connector SPEAKER- NC SPEAKER SPEAKER1 KEY 12. 12. 12. 12. 12. Power LED connector (3-1 pin PWR_LED1) Power LED connector (3-1 pin PWR_LED1) Power LED connector (3-1 pin PWR_LED1) Power LED connector (3-1 pin PWR_LED1) Power LED connector (3-1 pin PWR_LED1) This 3-1 pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the 3-pin power LED cable from the system chassis to this connector. The LED lights up when you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode. A7S8X-MX ® A7S8X-MX Power LED connector PLED- PLED PWR_LED1 PLED
ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX 1-29 1-29 1-29 1-29 1-29 13. 13. 13. 13. 13. System panel connector (10-1 pin PANEL) System panel connector (10-1 pin PANEL) System panel connector (10-1 pin PANEL) System panel connector (10-1 pin PANEL) System panel connector (10-1 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. The sytem panel connector is color-coded for easy connection. Refer to the connector description below for details. • System power LED (Green 2-pin PLED) System power LED (Green 2-pin PLED) System power LED (Green 2-pin PLED) System power LED (Green 2-pin PLED) System power LED (Green 2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode. • Hard disk drive activity (Red 2-pin HDLED) Hard disk drive activity (Red 2-pin HDLED) Hard disk drive activity (Red 2-pin HDLED) Hard disk drive activity (Red 2-pin HDLED) Hard disk drive activity (Red 2-pin HDLED) This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector. The IDE LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to the HDD. • Power/Soft-off button (Black 2-pin PWRBTN) Power/Soft-off button (Black 2-pin PWRBTN) Power/Soft-off button (Black 2-pin PWRBTN) Power/Soft-off button (Black 2-pin PWRBTN) Power/Soft-off button (Black 2-pin PWRBTN) This connector is for the system power button. Pressing the power button turns the system ON or puts the system in SLEEP or SOFT-OFF mode depending on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF. • Reset button (Blue 2-pin RST) Reset button (Blue 2-pin RST) Reset button (Blue 2-pin RST) Reset button (Blue 2-pin RST) Reset button (Blue 2-pin RST) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off the system power. A7S8X-MX ® A7S8X-MX System panel connector P ANEL PLED- PWR PLED Ground GND Reset HDLED HDLED- HDLED R S T PLED PWRBTN
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ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX 2-1 2-1 2-1 2-1 2-1 2 BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.
2-2 2-2 2-2 2-2 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. AwardBIOS Flash Utility AwardBIOS Flash Utility AwardBIOS Flash Utility AwardBIOS Flash Utility AwardBIOS Flash Utility (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk during POST.) 2. ASUS EZ Flash ASUS EZ Flash ASUS EZ Flash ASUS EZ Flash ASUS EZ Flash (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk during POST.) 3. ASUS CrashFree BIOS ASUS CrashFree BIOS ASUS CrashFree BIOS ASUS CrashFree BIOS ASUS CrashFree BIOS Utility Utility Utility Utility Utility (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk when the BIOS gets corrupted.) 4. ASUS Update ASUS Update ASUS Update ASUS Update ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in Windows ® environment.) Refer to the corresponding section for details on these utilities. Important notes Important notes Important notes Important notes Important notes • Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file original motherboard BIOS file original motherboard BIOS file original motherboard BIOS file original motherboard BIOS file t o a bootable floppy disk bootable floppy disk bootable floppy disk bootable floppy disk bootable floppy disk i n case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFLASH utilities. • Visit the ASUS website and download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 2.1.1 2.1.1 2.1.1 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk Creating a bootable floppy disk Creating a bootable floppy disk Creating a bootable floppy disk Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. Do either one of the following to create a bootable floppy disk. DOS environment a. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk into the drive. b. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press <Enter>. Windows ® XP environment a. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk to the floppy disk drive. b. Click Start Start Start Start Start from the Windows ® desktop, then select My My My My My Computer Computer Computer Computer Computer . c. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. d. Click File File File File File from the menu, then select Format Format Format Format Format . A Format 3 1/2 Format 3 1/2 Format 3 1/2 Format 3 1/2 Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk Floppy Disk Floppy Disk Floppy Disk Floppy Disk window appears. e. Select Create an MS-DOS startup disk Create an MS-DOS startup disk Create an MS-DOS startup disk Create an MS-DOS startup disk Create an MS-DOS startup disk from the format options field, then click Start Start Start Start Start .
ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 2.1.2 2.1.2 2.1.2 2.1.2 2.1.2 AwardBIOS Flash Utility AwardBIOS Flash Utility AwardBIOS Flash Utility AwardBIOS Flash Utility AwardBIOS Flash Utility The Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) can be updated using the built-in Flash Memory Writer utility or using a bootable floppy disk with the executable Flash Memory Writer Utility (AWDFLASH.EXE). Follow these instructions to update the BIOS using this utility. Save only the updated BIOS file in the floppy disk to avoid loading a wrong BIOS file. Updating the BIOS file Updating the BIOS file Updating the BIOS file Updating the BIOS file Updating the BIOS file 1. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website. (www.asus.com). Rename the file to *.BIN and save it to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 2. Insert the disk that contains the new BIOS file into the floppy drive. 3. Reboot the computer. The succeeding screens are for reference only. The actual displays may not exactly match what you see on your screen. Windows ® 2000 environment To create a set of boot disks for Windows ® 2000: a. Insert a formatted, high density 1.44 MB floppy disk into the drive. b. Insert the Windows ® 2000 CD to the optical drive. c. Click Start Start Start Start Start , then select Run Run Run Run Run . d. From the Open field, type D:\bootdisk\makeboot a: assuming that D: is your optical drive. e. Press <Enter>, then follow screen instructions to continue. 2. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk.
2-4 2-4 2-4 2-4 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup 4. Press <Alt> <F2> during POST to display the following screen. 5. A WDFLASH checks the new BIOS file from the floppy disk. 7. After the new BIOS file is copied, the computer returns to POST. 6. After verification, AWDFLASH flashes the new BIOS file. Do not shut down the computer during the flash process.
ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX 2-5 2-5 2-5 2-5 2-5 2.1.3 2.1.3 2.1.3 2.1.3 2.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash utility ASUS EZ Flash utility ASUS EZ Flash utility ASUS EZ Flash utility ASUS EZ Flash utility The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to go through the long process of booting from a floppy disk and using a DOS-based utility. The EZ Flash utility is built-in the BIOS chip so it is accessible by pressing <Alt> <F2> during the Power-On Self Tests (POST). To update the BIOS using EZ Flash: 1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard and rename the same to A7S8X-MX.ROM A7S8X-MX.ROM A7S8X-MX.ROM A7S8X-MX.ROM A7S8X-MX.ROM . 2. Save the BIOS file to a floppy disk, then restart the system. 3. Press <Alt> <F2> during POST to display the following. EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for floppy... 4. Insert the floppy disk that contains the BIOS file to the floppy disk drive. When the correct BIOS file is found, EZ Flash performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for floppy... Floppy found! Reading file “A7S8X-MX.ROM”. Completed. Start erasing.......| Start programming...| Flashed successfully. Rebooting. • Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! • A “Floppy not found!” error message appears if there is no floppy disk in the drive. An “A7S8X-MX.ROM not found!” error message appears if the correct BIOS file is not found in the floppy disk. Make sure that you rename the BIOS file to A7S8X-MX.ROM.
2-6 2-6 2-6 2-6 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2 2 2 2 2 .1.4 .1.4 .1.4 .1.4 .1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS utility ASUS CrashFree BIOS utility ASUS CrashFree BIOS utility ASUS CrashFree BIOS utility ASUS CrashFree BIOS utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support CD or the floppy disk that contains the updated BIOS file. • Prepare the floppy disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using this utility. • Make sure that you rename the original or updated BIOS file in the floppy disk to A7S8X-MX.ROM A7S8X-MX.ROM A7S8X-MX.ROM A7S8X-MX.ROM A7S8X-MX.ROM . Recovering the BIOS from a floppy disk Recovering the BIOS from a floppy disk Recovering the BIOS from a floppy disk Recovering the BIOS from a floppy disk Recovering the BIOS from a floppy disk To recover the BIOS from a floppy disk: 1. Turn on the system. 2. Insert the floppy disk with the original or updated BIOS file to the floppy disk drive. 3. The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the floppy disk for the original or updated BIOS file. Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for floppy... 4. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for floppy... Floppy found! Reading file “A7S8X-MX.ROM”. Completed. Start flashing... When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so can cause system boot failure!
ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX 2-7 2-7 2-7 2-7 2-7 Installing ASUS Update Installing ASUS Update Installing ASUS Update Installing ASUS Update Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Place the support CD in the optical drive. The Drivers Drivers Drivers Drivers Drivers menu appears. 2. Click the Utilities Utilities Utilities Utilities Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update Install ASUS Update Install ASUS Update Install ASUS Update Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX VX.XX.XX VX.XX.XX VX.XX.XX VX.XX.XX . See page 3-4 for the Utilities Utilities Utilities Utilities Utilities screen menu. 3. The ASUS Update utility is copied to your system. 2.1.5 2.1.5 2.1.5 2.1.5 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility ASUS Update utility ASUS Update utility ASUS Update utility ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows ® environment. The ASUS Update utility allows you to: • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet • Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. This utility is available in the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Quit all Windows ® applications before you update the BIOS using this utility.
2-8 2-8 2-8 2-8 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup 3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select Auto Select Auto Select Auto Select Auto Select . Click Next Next Next Next Next . Updating the BIOS through the Internet Updating the BIOS through the Internet Updating the BIOS through the Internet Updating the BIOS through the Internet Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows ® desktop by clicking Start Start Start Start Start > Programs Programs Programs Programs Programs > ASUS ASUS ASUS ASUS ASUS > ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate . T h e ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from Update BIOS from Update BIOS from Update BIOS from Update BIOS from the Internet the Internet the Internet the Internet the Internet option from the drop-down menu, then click Next Next Next Next Next .
ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX 2-9 2-9 2-9 2-9 2-9 Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows ® desktop by clicking Start Start Start Start Start > Programs Programs Programs Programs Programs > ASUS ASUS ASUS ASUS ASUS > ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate . The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from a Update BIOS from a Update BIOS from a Update BIOS from a Update BIOS from a file file file file file option from the drop-down menu, then click Next Next Next Next Next . 4. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to download. Click Next. 5. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through the Internet. Always update the utility to avail all its features. 3. Locate the BIOS file from the Open Open Open Open Open window, then click Save Save Save Save Save . 4. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process.
2-10 2-10 2-10 2-10 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.2 BIOS Setup program This motherboard supports a programmable Flash ROM that you can update using the provided utility described in section “2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS.” Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your system, or prompted to “Run Setup.” This section explains how to configure your system using this utility. Even if you are not prompted to use the Setup program, you may want to change the configuration of your computer in the future. For example, you may want to enable the security password feature or make changes to the power management settings. This requires you to reconfigure your system using the BIOS Setup program so that the computer can recognize these changes and record them in the CMOS RAM of the Flash ROM. The Flash ROM on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. When you start up the computer, the system provides you with the opportunity to run this program. Press <Delete> during the Power-On Self Test (POST) to enter the Setup utility; otherwise, POST continues with its test routines. To enter Setup after POST, restart the system by pressing <Ctrl> <Alt> <Delete>, or by pressing the reset button on the system chassis. You can also restart by turning the system off and then back on. Do this last option only if the first two failed. The Setup program is designed to make it as easy to use as possible. It is a menu-driven program, which means you can scroll through the various sub-menus and make your selections among the predetermined choices. Because the BIOS software is constantly being updated, the following BIOS setup screens and descriptions are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen.
ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX 2-11 2-11 2-11 2-11 2-11 2.2.1 2.2.1 2.2.1 2.2.1 2.2.1 BIOS menu bar BIOS menu bar BIOS menu bar BIOS menu bar BIOS menu bar The top of the screen has a menu bar with the following selections: MAIN MAIN MAIN MAIN MAIN Use this menu to make changes to the basic system configuration. ADVANCED ADVANCED ADVANCED ADVANCED ADVANCED Use this menu to enable and make changes to the advanced features. POWER POWER POWER POWER POWER Use this menu to configure and enable Power Management features. BOOT BOOT BOOT BOOT BOOT Use this menu to configure the default system device used to locate and load the Operating System. EXIT EXIT EXIT EXIT EXIT Use this menu to exit the current menu or to exit the Setup program. To access the menu bar items, press the right or left arrow key on the keyboard until the desired item is highlighted. 2.2.2 2.2.2 2.2.2 2.2.2 2.2.2 Legend bar Legend bar Legend bar Legend bar Legend bar At the bottom of the Setup screen is a legend bar. The keys in the legend bar allow you to navigate through the various setup menus. The following table lists the keys found in the legend bar with their corresponding functions. Navigation Key(s) Navigation Key(s) Navigation Key(s) Navigation Key(s) Navigation Key(s) Function Description Function Description Function Description Function Description Function Description <F1> or <Alt H> <F1> or <Alt H> <F1> or <Alt H> <F1> or <Alt H> <F1> or <Alt H> Displays the General Help screen from anywhere in the BIOS Setup <Esc> <Esc> <Esc> <Esc> <Esc> Jumps to the Exit menu or returns to the main menu from a sub-menu Left or Right arrow Left or Right arrow Left or Right arrow Left or Right arrow Left or Right arrow Selects the menu item to the left or right Up or Down arrow Up or Down arrow Up or Down arrow Up or Down arrow Up or Down arrow Moves the highlight up or down between fields - (minus key) - (minus key) - (minus key) - (minus key) - (minus key) Scrolls backward through the values for the highlighted field (plus key) or spacebar (plus key) or spacebar (plus key) or spacebar (plus key) or spacebar (plus key) or spacebar Scrolls forward through the values for the highlighted field <Enter> <Enter> <Enter> <Enter> <Enter> Brings up a selection menu for the highlighted field <Home> or <PgUp> <Home> or <PgUp> <Home> or <PgUp> <Home> or <PgUp> <Home> or <PgUp> Moves the cursor to the first field <End> or <PgDn> <End> or <PgDn> <End> or <PgDn> <End> or <PgDn> <End> or <PgDn> Moves the cursor to the last field <F5> <F5> <F5> <F5> <F5> Resets the current screen to its Setup Defaults <F10> <F10> <F10> <F10> <F10> Saves changes and exits Setup
2-12 2-12 2-12 2-12 2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup General help General help General help General help General help In addition to the Item Specific Help window, the BIOS setup program also provides a General Help screen. You may launch this screen from any menu by simply pressing <F1>. The General Help screen lists the legend keys and their corresponding functions. Saving changes and exiting the Setup program See “2.7 Exit Menu” for detailed information on saving changes and exiting the setup program. Scroll bar Scroll bar Scroll bar Scroll bar Scroll bar When a scroll bar appears to the right of a help window, it indicates that there is more information to be displayed that will not fit in the window. Use <PgUp> and <PgDn> or the up and down arrow keys to scroll through the entire help document. Press <Home> to display the first page, press <End> to go to the last page. To exit the help window, press <Enter> or <Esc>. Sub-menu Sub-menu Sub-menu Sub-menu Sub-menu Note that a right pointer symbol (as shown on the left) appears to the left of certain fields. This pointer indicates that you can display a sub-menu from this field. A sub-menu contains additional options for a field parameter. To display a sub-menu, move the highlight to the field and press <Enter>. The sub- menu appears. Use the legend keys to enter values and move from field to field within a sub-menu as you would within a menu. Use the <Esc> key to return to the main menu. Take some time to familiarize yourself with the legend keys and their corresponding functions. Practice navigating through the various menus and sub-menus. If you accidentally make unwanted changes to any of the fields, use the set default hot key <F5> to load the Setup default values. While moving around through the Setup program, note that explanations appear in the Item Specific Help window located to the right of each menu. This window displays the help text for the currently highlighted field.
ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX 2-13 2-13 2-13 2-13 2-13 2.3.1 2.3.1 2.3.1 2.3.1 2.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx] System Time [xx:xx:xx] System Time [xx:xx:xx] System Time [xx:xx:xx] System Time [xx:xx:xx] Sets the system to the time that you specify (usually the current time). The format is hour, minute, second. Valid values for hour, minute and second are Hour: (00 to 23), Minute: (00 to 59), Second: (00 to 59). Use the <Tab> key to move between the hour, minute, and second fields. 2.3.2 2.3.2 2.3.2 2.3.2 2.3.2 System Date [xx/xx/xxxx] System Date [xx/xx/xxxx] System Date [xx/xx/xxxx] System Date [xx/xx/xxxx] System Date [xx/xx/xxxx] Sets the system to the date that you specify (usually the current date). The format is month, day, year. Valid values for month, day, and year are Month: (1 to 12), Day: (1 to 31), Year: (up to 2084). Use the <Tab> key to move between the month, day, and year fields. 2.3.3 2.3.3 2.3.3 2.3.3 2.3.3 Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.] Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.] Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.] Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.] Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.] Sets the type of floppy drive installed. Configuration options: [None] [360K, 5.25 in.] [1.2M , 5.25 in.] [720K , 3.5 in.] [1.44M, 3.5 in.] [2.88M, 3.5 in.] 2.3.4 2.3.4 2.3.4 2.3.4 2.3.4 HDD SMART Monitoring [Disabled] HDD SMART Monitoring [Disabled] HDD SMART Monitoring [Disabled] HDD SMART Monitoring [Disabled] HDD SMART Monitoring [Disabled] Enables or disables Hard Disk SMART capability support. 2.3.5 2.3.5 2.3.5 2.3.5 2.3.5 Installed Memory [xxx MB] Installed Memory [xxx MB] Installed Memory [xxx MB] Installed Memory [xxx MB] Installed Memory [xxx MB] This field automatically displays the amount of conventional memory detected by the system during the boot process. 2.3 Main Menu When you enter the Setup program, the following screen appears. System Time 17:8:12 System Date Tue, Aug 31 2004 Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in] Primary IDE Master [ST320410A] Primary IDE Slave [ASUS CD--S520/] Secondary IDE Master [None] Secondary IDE Slave [None] First SATA Master [None] Second SATA Master [None] HDD SMART Monitoring [Disabled] Installed Memory [128MB] Select Menu Item Specific Help Change the internal clock.
2-14 2-14 2-14 2-14 2-14 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.3.6 2.3.6 2.3.6 2.3.6 2.3.6 Primary and Secondary IDE Master/Slave Primary and Secondary IDE Master/Slave Primary and Secondary IDE Master/Slave Primary and Secondary IDE Master/Slave Primary and Secondary IDE Master/Slave Primary IDE Master [Auto] Primary IDE Master [Auto] Primary IDE Master [Auto] Primary IDE Master [Auto] Primary IDE Master [Auto] Select [Auto] to automatically detect an IDE hard disk drive. If automatic detection is successful, Setup automatically fills in the correct values for the remaining fields on this sub-menu. If automatic detection fails, this may be because the hard disk drive is too old or too new. If the hard disk was already formatted on an older system, Setup may detect incorrect parameters. In these cases, select [Manual] to manually enter the IDE hard disk drive parameters. Refer to the next section for details. Before attempting to configure a hard disk drive, make sure you have the correct configuration information supplied by the drive manufacturer. Incorrect settings may cause the system to fail to recognize the installed hard disk. Primary IDE Master [Auto] Access Mode [Auto] Capacity 20021 MB Cylinder 38792 Head 16 Sector 63 PIO Mode [Auto] UDMA Mode [Auto] Transfer Mode None Select Menu Item Specific Help Press [Enter] to select. Primary IDE Master Access Mode [Auto] Access Mode [Auto] Access Mode [Auto] Access Mode [Auto] Access Mode [Auto] This item allows the user to select the sector addressing mode. CHS (cylinder, head, sector) mode supports 528 MB hard disks. LBA (logical block addressing) mode supports hard disks up to 128 GB in size. Large mode (also called extended CHS mode) supports hard disks above 528 MB in size, but does not support LBA mode. Configuration options: [CHS] [LBA] [Large] [Auto]
ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX 2-15 2-15 2-15 2-15 2-15 PIO Mode [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] This option lets you set a PIO (Programmed Input/Output) mode for the IDE device. Modes 0 through 4 provide successive increase in performance. Configuration options: [Auto] [Mode 0] [Mode 1] [Mode 2] [Mode 3] [Mode 4] UDMA Mode [Auto] UDMA Mode [Auto] UDMA Mode [Auto] UDMA Mode [Auto] UDMA Mode [Auto] Ultra DMA capability allows improved transfer speeds and data integrity for compatible IDE devices. Set to [Disabled] to suppress Ultra DMA capability. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Extended IDE Drive [Auto] Access Mode [Auto] Capacity 0 MB Cylinder 0 Head 0 Precomp 0 Landing Zone 0 Sector 0 Select Menu Item Specific Help Selects the type of fixed disk connected to the system. Primary IDE Master 2.3.7 2.3.7 2.3.7 2.3.7 2.3.7 First and Second SATA Master First and Second SATA Master First and Second SATA Master First and Second SATA Master First and Second SATA Master Extended IDE Drive [Auto] Extended IDE Drive [Auto] Extended IDE Drive [Auto] Extended IDE Drive [Auto] Extended IDE Drive [Auto] Select [Auto] to automatically detect a SATA hard disk drive. If automatic detection is successful, Setup automatically fills in the correct values for the remaining fields on this sub-menu. Configuration options: [None] [Auto] Access Mode [Auto] Access Mode [Auto] Access Mode [Auto] Access Mode [Auto] Access Mode [Auto] Allows the user to select the sector addressing mode. Refer to the previous page for detailed descriptions of the different modes. Configuration options: [Large] [Auto]
2-16 2-16 2-16 2-16 2-16 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.4 Advanced Menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. CPU Configuration Chipset PCIPnP Onboard Device Configuration USB Configuration Select Menu Item Specific Help Press Enter to Set. Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values may cause the system to malfunction.
ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX 2-17 2-17 2-17 2-17 2-17 2.4.1 2.4.1 2.4.1 2.4.1 2.4.1 CPU configuration CPU configuration CPU configuration CPU configuration CPU configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information auto-detected by the BIOS. CPU Type AMD Sempron(tm) CPU Speed 1500 MHz Cache RAM 256 K Select Menu Item Specific Help CPU Configuration
2-18 2-18 2-18 2-18 2-18 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.4.2 2.4.2 2.4.2 2.4.2 2.4.2 Chipset configuration Chipset configuration Chipset configuration Chipset configuration Chipset configuration The items in this menu show the chipset configuration settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display a pop-up menu with the configuration options. AGP Bridge Configuration Frequency Control Init Display First [AGP slot] Select Menu Item Specific Help Press Enter to set. Chipset AGP Bridge Configuration AGP Bridge Configuration AGP Bridge Configuration AGP Bridge Configuration AGP Bridge Configuration Graphics Aperture Size [64MB] AGP Fast Write Support [Disabled] AGP Data Transfer Rate [Auto] Dual Display Support [Disabled] Onboard Shared Memory [32 MB] Select Menu Item Specific Help Select AGP aperture size. AGP Bridge Configuration
ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX 2-19 2-19 2-19 2-19 2-19 Graphics Aperture Size [64MB] Allows you to select the size of mapped memory for AGP graphic data. Configuration options: [4MB] [8MB] [16MB] [32MB] [64MB] [128MB] [256MB] [512MB] AGP Fast Write Support [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the AGP fast write feature. The AGP fast write is a data transfer protocol that combines PCI and AGP protocols to support continuous data transfer directly from the chipset to the AGP. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] AGP Data Transfer Rate [Auto] Allows you to select the AGP data transfer rate. Configuration options: [Auto] [4x] Dual Display Support [Disabled] Enables or disables dual display support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Onboard Shared Memory [32 MB] This item allows you to set the memory space reserved for the VGA frame buffer (display memory) within the system main memory. If you have installed a 3D graphics device, select at least 16MB VGA shared memory size. Note that the more system memory you share with VGA, the less memory space is left for other system devices. Configuration options: [16 MB] [32 MB] [64 MB] [128 MB]
2-20 2-20 2-20 2-20 2-20 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Frequency Control Frequency Control Frequency Control Frequency Control Frequency Control CPU: DRAM Frequency Ratio [SPD] DRAM Frequency 133 MHz CPU Frequency [166] Select Menu Item Specific Help Select AGP aperture size. Frequency Voltage Control CPU: DRAM Frequency Ratio [SPD] Allows you to select the frequency ratio between the CPU and DRAM. Configuration options: [SPD] [5:4] [1:1] DRAM Frequency [xxx MHz] Shows the DDR operating frequency. The BIOS auto-detects the value of this item. CPU Frequency [166] Displays the frequency set by the clock generator to the system bus and PCI bus. The BIOS auto-detects the value of this item. Init Display First [PCI slot] Init Display First [PCI slot] Init Display First [PCI slot] Init Display First [PCI slot] Init Display First [PCI slot] Allows you to select which graphics controller to use as the primary boot device. Configuration options: [PCI slot] [Onboard] [AGP]
ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX 2-21 2-21 2-21 2-21 2-21 2.4.3 2.4.3 2.4.3 2.4.3 2.4.3 PCIPnP PCIPnP PCIPnP PCIPnP PCIPnP The items in this menu show the PCIPnP configuration settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display a pop-up menu with the configuration options. Plug & Play O/S [No] Resources Controlled By [Auto] PCI/VGA Palette Snoop [Disabled] Select Menu Item Specific Help PCIPnP Plug & Play OS [No] Plug & Play OS [No] Plug & Play OS [No] Plug & Play OS [No] Plug & Play OS [No] Select [Yes] if you are using a Plug and Play capable operating system. Select [No] if you need the BIOS to configure non-boot devices. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] Resources Controlled By [Auto] Resources Controlled By [Auto] Resources Controlled By [Auto] Resources Controlled By [Auto] Resources Controlled By [Auto] When set to [Auto], this allows the BIOS to automatically configure all the boot and Plug and Play devices. When set to [Manual], you can assign the available IRQ resources to the PCI devices. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] PCI/VGA Palette Snoop [Disabled] PCI/VGA Palette Snoop [Disabled] PCI/VGA Palette Snoop [Disabled] PCI/VGA Palette Snoop [Disabled] PCI/VGA Palette Snoop [Disabled] Some non-standard VGA cards, like graphics accelerators or MPEG video cards, may not show colors properly. Setting this field to [Enabled] corrects this problem. If you are using standard VGA cards, leave this field to the default setting [Disabled]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
2-22 2-22 2-22 2-22 2-22 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.4.4 2.4.4 2.4.4 2.4.4 2.4.4 Onboard device configuration Onboard device configuration Onboard device configuration Onboard device configuration Onboard device configuration The items in this menu show the onboard device configuration settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display a pop-up menu with the configuration options. Onboard LAN [Enabled] Onboard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] Internal PCI/IDE [Both] IDE Burst Mode [Enabled] Onboard AC97 Audio [Enabled] OnChip SATA [Enabled] Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Parallel Port Address [378/IRQ7] Parallel Port Mode [ECP EPP] EPP Mode Select [EPP1.7] ECP Mode Use DMA [3] Game Port Address [201] Midi Port Address [Disabled] x Midi Port IRQ 10 Select Menu Item Specific Help Onboard Device Configuration Onboard LAN [Enabled] Onboard LAN [Enabled] Onboard LAN [Enabled] Onboard LAN [Enabled] Onboard LAN [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard LAN controller. Keep the default enabled if you wish to use the onboard LAN feature. Set to [Disabled] if you installed a PCI LAN card. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Onboard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] Onboard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] Onboard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] Onboard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] Onboard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard LAN Boot ROM feature. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Internal PCI/IDE[Both] Internal PCI/IDE[Both] Internal PCI/IDE[Both] Internal PCI/IDE[Both] Internal PCI/IDE[Both] Allows you to select which PCI/IDE device to activate. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Primary] [Secondary] [Both] IDE Burst Mode [Enabled] IDE Burst Mode [Enabled] IDE Burst Mode [Enabled] IDE Burst Mode [Enabled] IDE Burst Mode [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the IDE burst mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Onboard AC97 Audio [Enabled] Onboard AC97 Audio [Enabled] Onboard AC97 Audio [Enabled] Onboard AC97 Audio [Enabled] Onboard AC97 Audio [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard AC`97 Audio controller. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX 2-23 2-23 2-23 2-23 2-23 Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Allows you to set the addresses for the onboard serial port connector. Configuration options: [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [2F8/IRQ3] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3] [Auto] Parallel Port Address [378/IRQ7] Parallel Port Address [378/IRQ7] Parallel Port Address [378/IRQ7] Parallel Port Address [378/IRQ7] Parallel Port Address [378/IRQ7] Allows you to set the base address of the onboard parallel port connector. If you disable this field, the Parallel Port Mode and ECP DMA Select configurations are not available. Configuration options: [Disabled] [378/IRQ7] [278/IRQ5] [3BC/IRQ7] Parallel Port Mode [ECP EPP] Parallel Port Mode [ECP EPP] Parallel Port Mode [ECP EPP] Parallel Port Mode [ECP EPP] Parallel Port Mode [ECP EPP] Allows you to set the operation mode of the parallel port. Configuration options: [SPP] [EPP] [ECP] [ECP EPP] EPP Mode Select [EPP1.7] EPP Mode Select [EPP1.7] EPP Mode Select [EPP1.7] EPP Mode Select [EPP1.7] EPP Mode Select [EPP1.7] Allows you to select the EPP mode. This items becomes configurable only if the Parallel Port Mode Parallel Port Mode Parallel Port Mode Parallel Port Mode Parallel Port Mode i s set to [EPP] or [ECP EPP]. Configuration options: [EPP1.9] [EPP1.7] ECP Mode Use DMA [3] ECP Mode Use DMA [3] ECP Mode Use DMA [3] ECP Mode Use DMA [3] ECP Mode Use DMA [3] Allows you to select the ECP Mode. This item becomes configurable only if the Parallel Port Mode Parallel Port Mode Parallel Port Mode Parallel Port Mode Parallel Port Mode i s set to [EPP] or [ECP EPP]. Configuration options: [1] [3] Game Port Address [201] Game Port Address [201] Game Port Address [201] Game Port Address [201] Game Port Address [201] Sets the I/O address for the game port. Configuration options: [Disabled] [201] [209] When using Windows ® 98 SE/Me, set this item to [Disabled]. Legacy operating systems, such as Windows ® 98 SE/Me, do not support native Serial ATA mode. OnChip SATA [Enabled] OnChip SATA [Enabled] OnChip SATA [Enabled] OnChip SATA [Enabled] OnChip SATA [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the onchip SATA. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
2-24 2-24 2-24 2-24 2-24 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.4.5 2.4.5 2.4.5 2.4.5 2.4.5 USB configuration USB configuration USB configuration USB configuration USB configuration The items in this menu show the USB configuration settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display a pop-up menu with the configuration options. USB 1.1 Controller [Enabled] USB 2.0 Supports [Enabled] USB Legacy Support [Enabled] Select Menu Item Specific Help Enable or Disable the USB 1.1 Controller. USB Configuration USB 1.1 Controller [Enabled] USB 1.1 Controller [Enabled] USB 1.1 Controller [Enabled] USB 1.1 Controller [Enabled] USB 1.1 Controller [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the USB 1.1 controller. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] USB 2.0 Supports [Enabled] USB 2.0 Supports [Enabled] USB 2.0 Supports [Enabled] USB 2.0 Supports [Enabled] USB 2.0 Supports [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the EHCI controller. If the BIOS has built-in high speed USB support, setting this item to [Enabled] allows the built-in high speed USB support in the BIOS to turn on automatically when you install high speed USB devices. Configuration options: [Enabled] Disabled] USB Legacy Support [Enabled] USB Legacy Support [Enabled] USB Legacy Support [Enabled] USB Legacy Support [Enabled] USB Legacy Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable support for legacy USB devices. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Midi Port Address [Disabled] Midi Port Address [Disabled] Midi Port Address [Disabled] Midi Port Address [Disabled] Midi Port Address [Disabled] Sets the I/O address for the MIDI I/O port. Configuration options: [Disabled] [330] [300] [290]
ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX 2-25 2-25 2-25 2-25 2-25 2.5 Power Menu The Power menu allows you to reduce power consumption. This feature turns off the video display and shuts down the hard disk after a period of inactivity. ACPI Suspend Type [S3(STR)] ACPI Suspend Type [S3(STR)] ACPI Suspend Type [S3(STR)] ACPI Suspend Type [S3(STR)] ACPI Suspend Type [S3(STR)] Allows you to select the ACPI state used for system suspend. Configuration options: [S1(POS)] [S3(STR)] [S1&S3] ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Allows you enable or disable the ACPI feature on the operating system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ACPI Suspend Type [S3(STR)] ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] APM Configuration Hardware Monitor Select Menu Item Specific Help
2-26 2-26 2-26 2-26 2-26 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.5.1 2.5.1 2.5.1 2.5.1 2.5.1 APM configuration APM configuration APM configuration APM configuration APM configuration This menu shows the Advanced Power Management (APM) configuration settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display a pop-up menu with the configuration options. Select Menu Item Specific Help Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off] Suspend Mode [Disabled] Switch Function [Break/Wake] Hot Key Funtion As [Power Off] Power Button Override [Instant Off] RING Power Up Control [Disabled] MACPME Power Up Control [Disabled] PCIPME Power Up Control [Disabled] PS2 KB Wakeup from S3/S4/S5 [Ctrl Alt B_Space] PS2 MS Wakeup from S3/S4/S5 [Disabled] Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled] x Month Alarm NA x Day of Month Alarm 0 x Time(hh:mm:ss) Alarm 0:0:0 APM Configuration Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off] Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off] Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off] Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off] Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off] Allows you to set whether or not to reboot the system after power interruptions. [Power Off] leaves your system off while [Power On] reboots the system. [Last State] sets the system back to the state it was before the power interruption. Configuration options: [Power Off] [Power On] [Last State] Suspend Mode [Disabled] Suspend Mode [Disabled] Suspend Mode [Disabled] Suspend Mode [Disabled] Suspend Mode [Disabled] Sets the time period before the system goes into suspend mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [1 Min] [2 Min] [4 Min] [8 Min] [12 Min] [20 Min] [30 Min] [40 Min] [1 Hour] Switch Function[Break/Wake] Switch Function[Break/Wake] Switch Function[Break/Wake] Switch Function[Break/Wake] Switch Function[Break/Wake] Enables or disables the Break/Wake switch function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Break/Wake] Hot Key Function [Power Off] Hot Key Function [Power Off] Hot Key Function [Power Off] Hot Key Function [Power Off] Hot Key Function [Power Off] Allows you to select the hot key function. Configuration options: [Disable] [Power Off] [Suspend]
ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX 2-27 2-27 2-27 2-27 2-27 The computer cannot receive or transmit data until the computer and applications are fully running. Thus, connection cannot be made on the first try. Turning an external modem off and then back on while the computer is off causes an initialization string that turns the system power on. Power Button Override [Instant-Off] Power Button Override [Instant-Off] Power Button Override [Instant-Off] Power Button Override [Instant-Off] Power Button Override [Instant-Off] When set to [Instant-Off], the system goes to soft-off when you press the power button for less less less less less than 4 seconds. When set to [Delay 4 Sec], press the power button for more more more more more than 4 seconds to power off the system. Configuration options: [Instant-Off] [Delay 4 Sec] Ring Power Up Control [Disabled] Ring Power Up Control [Disabled] Ring Power Up Control [Disabled] Ring Power Up Control [Disabled] Ring Power Up Control [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable system power up when the external modem receives a call while the computer is in soft-off mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] MACPME Power Up Control [Disabled] MACPME Power Up Control [Disabled] MACPME Power Up Control [Disabled] MACPME Power Up Control [Disabled] MACPME Power Up Control [Disabled] Enables or disables system wake-up by MAC power management event (PME). Set this item to [Enabled] if you want to use the wake-on LAN feature to wake up the system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PCIPME Power Up Control [Disabled] PCIPME Power Up Control [Disabled] PCIPME Power Up Control [Disabled] PCIPME Power Up Control [Disabled] PCIPME Power Up Control [Disabled] Enables or disables system wake-up by PCIPME. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PS2KB Wakeup from S3/S4/S5 [Ctrl Alt B_Space] PS2KB Wakeup from S3/S4/S5 [Ctrl Alt B_Space] PS2KB Wakeup from S3/S4/S5 [Ctrl Alt B_Space] PS2KB Wakeup from S3/S4/S5 [Ctrl Alt B_Space] PS2KB Wakeup from S3/S4/S5 [Ctrl Alt B_Space] Allows you to wake up the system using a keyboard hot key or password. When you select the [Password] option, press <Enter> once to change the password. Press <Enter> twice to disable the keyboard power on function. Configuration options: [Any Key] [Ctrl Alt B_Space] [Password] PS2MS Wakeup from S3/S4/S5 [Disabled] PS2MS Wakeup from S3/S4/S5 [Disabled] PS2MS Wakeup from S3/S4/S5 [Disabled] PS2MS Wakeup from S3/S4/S5 [Disabled] PS2MS Wakeup from S3/S4/S5 [Disabled] Allows you to wake up the system using a PS/2 mouse. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Click] [Move & Click] Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled] Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled] Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled] Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled] Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable RTC to generate an event. When this item is enabled, you can set the date and time of alarm using the two following items. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
2-28 2-28 2-28 2-28 2-28 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Month Alarm [NA] Month Alarm [NA] Month Alarm [NA] Month Alarm [NA] Month Alarm [NA] To set the month of alarm, highlight this item and press <Enter> to display a pop-up menu. Use the up and down arrow keys to choose the number corresponding to the month you want, then press <Enter>. Configuration options: [NA] [1] ~ [12] Day of Month Alarm [NA] Day of Month Alarm [NA] Day of Month Alarm [NA] Day of Month Alarm [NA] Day of Month Alarm [NA] To set the day of alarm, highlight this item and press <Enter> to display a pop-up menu. Key in a value (Min=0, Max=31), then press <Enter>. Selecting [0] means the alarm will set off everyday. Time (hh:mm:ss) Alarm [0 : 0 : 0] Time (hh:mm:ss) Alarm [0 : 0 : 0] Time (hh:mm:ss) Alarm [0 : 0 : 0] Time (hh:mm:ss) Alarm [0 : 0 : 0] Time (hh:mm:ss) Alarm [0 : 0 : 0] To set the time of alarm: 1. Highlight this item and press <Enter> to display a pop-up menu for the hour field. 2. Key-in a value (Min=0, Max=23), then press <Enter>. 3. Press tab to move to the minutes field, then press <Enter>. 4. Key-in a minute value (Min=0, Max=59), then press <Enter>. 5. Press tab to move to the seconds field, then press <Enter>. 6. Key-in a value (Min=0, Max=59), then press <Enter>. The following items become configurable only when the Power On By Power On By Power On By Power On By Power On By RTC Alarm RTC Alarm RTC Alarm RTC Alarm RTC Alarm item is set to [Enabled].
ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX 2-29 2-29 2-29 2-29 2-29 2.5.2 2.5.2 2.5.2 2.5.2 2.5.2 Hardware monitor Hardware monitor Hardware monitor Hardware monitor Hardware monitor This menu shows the hardware monitor settings auto-detected by the BIOS. Power System Temperature 39 o C/102 o F CPU Temperature 39 o C/102 o F CPU FAN Speed 4891 RPM Chassis Fan Speed 0 RPM VCORE Voltage 1.79 V 3.3 V 3.26 V 5 V 4.9 V 12 V 11.24 V Select Menu Item Specific Help Hardware Monitor Power System Temperature [xxx Power System Temperature [xxx Power System Temperature [xxx Power System Temperature [xxx Power System Temperature [xxx o o o o o C/xxx C/xxx C/xxx C/xxx C/xxx o o o o o F] F] F] F] F] CPU Temperature [xxx CPU Temperature [xxx CPU Temperature [xxx CPU Temperature [xxx CPU Temperature [xxx o o o o o C/xxx C/xxx C/xxx C/xxx C/xxx o o o o o F] F] F] F] F] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the system and CPU temperatures in these fields. CPU FAN Speed [xxxxRPM] CPU FAN Speed [xxxxRPM] CPU FAN Speed [xxxxRPM] CPU FAN Speed [xxxxRPM] CPU FAN Speed [xxxxRPM] Chassis FAN Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A] Chassis FAN Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A] Chassis FAN Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A] Chassis FAN Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A] Chassis FAN Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU and chassis fan speeds in rotations per minute (RPM). If any of the fans is not connected to the motherboard, the specific field shows [N/A] VCORE Voltage, 3.3V, 5V, 12V VCORE Voltage, 3.3V, 5V, 12V VCORE Voltage, 3.3V, 5V, 12V VCORE Voltage, 3.3V, 5V, 12V VCORE Voltage, 3.3V, 5V, 12V The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. If any of the monitored items is out of range, the following error message appears: “Hardware Monitor found an error. Enter Power setup menu for details.” You will then be prompted to “Press F1 to continue or DEL to enter SETUP.”
2-30 2-30 2-30 2-30 2-30 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.6 Boot Menu This Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display a pop-up menu with the configuration options. Boot Device Priority Removable Drives Hard Drisk Drives CDROM Drives Boot Settings Configuration Security Select Menu Item Specific Help Select Boot Device Priority 2.6.1 2.6.1 2.6.1 2.6.1 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority Boot Device Priority Boot Device Priority Boot Device Priority Boot Device Priority Select Menu Item Specific Help Select your Boot Device Priority 1st Boot Device [Removable] 2nd Boot Device [Hard Disk] 3rd Boot Device [CDROM] 4th Boot Device [Disabled] Boot Device Priority
ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX 2-31 2-31 2-31 2-31 2-31 1st ~ xth Boot Device 1st ~ xth Boot Device 1st ~ xth Boot Device 1st ~ xth Boot Device 1st ~ xth Boot Device These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices. The number of devices that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system. Configuration options: [Removable] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] [Legacy LAN] [Disabled] 2.6.2 2.6.2 2.6.2 2.6.2 2.6.2 Removable drives Removable drives Removable drives Removable drives Removable drives Removable Drives 1. Floppy Disks Item Specific Help Use <up> or <down> arrow to select a device, then press < > to move it up, or <-> to move it down the list. Press <ESC> to exit this menu. Select Menu 2.6.3 2.6.3 2.6.3 2.6.3 2.6.3 Hard Disk Drives Hard Disk Drives Hard Disk Drives Hard Disk Drives Hard Disk Drives Hard Disk Drives 1. 1st Master: ST320410A 2. Bootable Add-in Cards Item Specific Help Use <up> or <down> arrow to select a device, then press < > to move it up, or <-> to move it down the list. Press <ESC> to exit this menu. Select Menu
2-32 2-32 2-32 2-32 2-32 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.6.4 2.6.4 2.6.4 2.6.4 2.6.4 CD-ROM drives CD-ROM drives CD-ROM drives CD-ROM drives CD-ROM drives CDROM Drives 1. 1st Slave: ASUS CD-S520/A Item Specific Help Use <up> or <down> arrow to select a device, then press < > to move it up, or <-> to move it down the list. Press <ESC> to exit this menu. Select Menu 2.6.5 2.6.5 2.6.5 2.6.5 2.6.5 Boot settings configuration Boot settings configuration Boot settings configuration Boot settings configuration Boot settings configuration Boot Settings COnfiguration Quick Boot [Enabled] Boot Up Floppy Seek [Disabled] Boot Num-Lock [On] OS Select for DRAM > 64MB [Non-OS2] Full Screen Logo [Enabled] Halt O n [All, But Keyboard] Item Specific Help Allows the system to skip certain tests while booting. This will decrease the time needed to boot the system. Select Menu Quick Boot [Enabled] Quick Boot [Enabled] Quick Boot [Enabled] Quick Boot [Enabled] Quick Boot [Enabled] Setting to [Enabled] allows the system to skip certain tests while booting, decreasing the time needed to boot the system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX 2-33 2-33 2-33 2-33 2-33 Boot Up Floppy Seek [Disabled] Boot Up Floppy Seek [Disabled] Boot Up Floppy Seek [Disabled] Boot Up Floppy Seek [Disabled] Boot Up Floppy Seek [Disabled] When [Enabled], the BIOS will seek the flopy disk drive to determine whether the drive has 40 or 80 tracks. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Boot Up Num-Lock [On] Boot Up Num-Lock [On] Boot Up Num-Lock [On] Boot Up Num-Lock [On] Boot Up Num-Lock [On] Allows you to select the power-on state for the NumLock. Configuration options: [Off] [On] OS Select for DRAM > 64MB [Non-OS2] OS Select for DRAM > 64MB [Non-OS2] OS Select for DRAM > 64MB [Non-OS2] OS Select for DRAM > 64MB [Non-OS2] OS Select for DRAM > 64MB [Non-OS2] Select [OS2] only when you are using an OS2 operating system with greater than 64MB RAM; otherwise, set to [Non-OS2]. Configuration options: [Non-OS2] [OS2] Full Screen Logo [Enabled] Full Screen Logo [Enabled] Full Screen Logo [Enabled] Full Screen Logo [Enabled] Full Screen Logo [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Halt On [All, But Keyboard] Halt On [All, But Keyboard] Halt On [All, But Keyboard] Halt On [All, But Keyboard] Halt On [All, But Keyboard] Sets the system to halt on errors according to the system functions specified in each option. Configuration options: [All Errors] [No Errors] [All, But Keyboard] [All , But Diskette] [All, But Disk/Key] Set this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo™ feature.
2-34 2-34 2-34 2-34 2-34 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Supervisor Password [Clear] Supervisor Password [Clear] Supervisor Password [Clear] Supervisor Password [Clear] Supervisor Password [Clear] User Password [Clear] User Password [Clear] User Password [Clear] User Password [Clear] User Password [Clear] These fields allow you to set passwords. To set a password: 1. Highlight an item then press <Enter>. 2. Type in a password using eight (8) alphanumeric characters, then press <Enter>. 3. When prompted, confirm the password by typing the exact characters again, then press <Enter>. The password field setting is changed to [Set]. To clear the password: 1. Highlight the password field, and press <Enter> twice. The following message appears: “PASSWORD DISABLED!!! Press any key to continue...” 2. Press any key to return to the menu. A note about passwords A note about passwords A note about passwords A note about passwords A note about passwords The Supervisor password is required to enter the BIOS Setup program preventing unauthorized access. The User password is required to boot the system preventing unauthorized use. 2.6.6 2.6.6 2.6.6 2.6.6 2.6.6 Security Security Security Security Security Security Supervisor Password Clear User Password Clear Password Check [Setup] Item Specific Help Supervisor password controls full access, <Enter> to change password. Select Menu
ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX 2-35 2-35 2-35 2-35 2-35 Forgot the password? If you forget your password, you can clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. The RAM data containing the password information is powered by the onboard button cell battery. If you need to erase the CMOS RAM, refer to section “1.9 Jumpers” for instructions. Password Check [Setup] Password Check [Setup] Password Check [Setup] Password Check [Setup] Password Check [Setup] This field requires you to enter the password before entering the BIOS setup or the system. Select [Setup] to require the password before entering the BIOS Setup. Select [System] to require the password before entering the system. Configuration options: [Setup] [System] 2.7 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the BIOS setup default settings, save or discard any changes you made, or exit the Setup utility. Exit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Load Setup Default Discard Changes Item Specific Help This option saves data to CMOS and exits the setup menu. Select Menu Exit & Save Changes Exit & Save Changes Exit & Save Changes Exit & Save Changes Exit & Save Changes Select this option then press <Enter>, or simply press <F10>, to save your changes to CMOS before exiting the Setup utility. When a confirmation window appears (with a blinking [Y]): • press <Enter> to save and exit • type [N], then press <Enter>, or simply press <Esc>, to cancel the command and return to the Exit menu
2-36 2-36 2-36 2-36 2-36 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Exit & Discard Changes Exit & Discard Changes Exit & Discard Changes Exit & Discard Changes Exit & Discard Changes Select this option only if you do not want to save the changes that you made to the Setup program. If you made changes to fields other than system date, system time, and password, the BIOS asks for a confirmation before exiting. Load Setup Defaults Load Setup Defaults Load Setup Defaults Load Setup Defaults Load Setup Defaults This option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus. When you select this option or if you press <F5>, a confirmation window appears. Select [Yes] to load default values. Select Exit Saving Changes or make other changes before saving the values to the non-volatile RAM. Discard Changes Discard Changes Discard Changes Discard Changes Discard Changes This option allows you to discard the selections you made and restore the previously saved values. After selecting this option, a confirmation appears. Select [Yes] to discard any changes and load the previously saved values.
ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX 3-1 3-1 3-1 3-1 3-1 3 Software support This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package.
3-2 3-2 3-2 3-2 3-2 Chapter 3: Software support Chapter 3: Software support Chapter 3: Software support Chapter 3: Software support Chapter 3: Software support If Autorun Autorun Autorun Autorun Autorun i s NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support CD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE ASSETUP.EXE ASSETUP.EXE ASSETUP.EXE ASSETUP.EXE t o run the CD. Click an item to install Click an item to install Click an item to install Click an item to install Click an item to install 3.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows ® 2000/2003 Server/XP operating systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your hardware. 3.2 Support CD information The support CD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to avail all motherboard features. 3.2.1 3.2.1 3.2.1 3.2.1 3.2.1 Running the support CD Running the support CD Running the support CD Running the support CD Running the support CD Place the support CD to the optical drive. The CD automatically displays the Drivers Drivers Drivers Drivers D r i v e r s menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Use the setup procedures presented in this chapter for reference only. Refer to your OS documentation for detailed information. • Make sure that you install Windows ® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows ® XP Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability. The contents of the support CD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for updates. Click an icon to Click an icon to Click an icon to Click an icon to Click an icon to display support display support display support display support display support CD/motherboard CD/motherboard CD/motherboard CD/motherboard CD/motherboard information information information information information
ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX 3-3 3-3 3-3 3-3 3-3 3.2.2 3.2.2 3.2.2 3.2.2 3.2.2 Drivers menu Drivers menu Drivers menu Drivers menu Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. SiS IDE Driver SiS IDE Driver SiS IDE Driver SiS IDE Driver SiS IDE Driver Installs the SiS IDE driver. SiS741/SiS741GX Graphic Driver SiS741/SiS741GX Graphic Driver SiS741/SiS741GX Graphic Driver SiS741/SiS741GX Graphic Driver SiS741/SiS741GX Graphic Driver Installs the SiS741/SiS741GX graphic driver. AD1888 SoundMAX Driver AD1888 SoundMAX Driver AD1888 SoundMAX Driver AD1888 SoundMAX Driver AD1888 SoundMAX Driver Installs the AD1888 SoundMAX ® application and driver. SiS Ethernet Device Driver SiS Ethernet Device Driver SiS Ethernet Device Driver SiS Ethernet Device Driver SiS Ethernet Device Driver Installs the SiS Ethernet device driver. USB 2.0 Driver USB 2.0 Driver USB 2.0 Driver USB 2.0 Driver USB 2.0 Driver Installs the USB 2.0 driver.
3-4 3-4 3-4 3-4 3-4 Chapter 3: Software support Chapter 3: Software support Chapter 3: Software support Chapter 3: Software support Chapter 3: Software support 3.2.3 3.2.3 3.2.3 3.2.3 3.2.3 Utilities menu Utilities menu Utilities menu Utilities menu Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. ASUS PC Probe ASUS PC Probe ASUS PC Probe ASUS PC Probe ASUS PC Probe This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems. This utility helps you keep your computer in healthy operating condition. ASUS Update ASUS Update ASUS Update ASUS Update ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in a Windows ® environment. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). See page 2-8 for details. Microsoft DirectX Microsoft DirectX Microsoft DirectX Microsoft DirectX Microsoft DirectX Installs the Microsoft ® DirectX 9.0b driver. Anti-Virus Utility Anti-Virus Utility Anti-Virus Utility Anti-Virus Utility Anti-Virus Utility Installs the PC-cillin anti-virus program. View the online help for detailed information. ADOBE Acrobat Reader ADOBE Acrobat Reader ADOBE Acrobat Reader ADOBE Acrobat Reader ADOBE Acrobat Reader Installs the Adobe ® Acrobat ® Reader V5.0. ASUS Screen Saver ASUS Screen Saver ASUS Screen Saver ASUS Screen Saver ASUS Screen Saver Installs the ASUS screen saver.
ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX 3-5 3-5 3-5 3-5 3-5 3.2.4 3.2.4 3.2.4 3.2.4 3.2.4 ASUS Contact information ASUS Contact information ASUS Contact information ASUS Contact information ASUS Contact information Click the Contact Contact Contact Contact Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide.
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