Asus A7N8X-VM Network Card User Manual
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1. srrrnrnnrvrrrsnnvrrnrvnvenenn 3 2 32 2 DINGS MEN and 3 3 3 2 3 Utilities menu rrrnrrrrenrrrrrrrrnnrnnrrrrrrrnnnrrersrsnnnvnenn 3 3 Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with FCC Rules Part 15 Operation is subject to the following two conditions e This device may not cause harmful interference and e 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 e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected2. e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help F To 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 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 ICES 003 vi Safety information 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 adpater 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 elect
3. User Manual 2 8 pe D E1192 First Edition April 2003 Copyright O 2003 ASUSTeK COMPUTER ING 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 WARRANTY OF ANY KIND EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE INNO EVENT SHALL ASUS ITS DIRECTORS OFFICERS EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS LOSS OF BUSINESS LOSS OF USE OR DATA 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 SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY T
4. Infrared Module connector 10 1 pin IR CON1 These connectors support an optional wireless transmitting and receiving infrared module The module mounts to a small opening on the system chassis that support this feature You must also configure the UART2 Use As parameter in BIOS to set UART2 for use with IR Use the ten pins as shown in Back View and connect a ribbon cable from the module to the motherboard SIR connector according to the pin definitions Standard Infrared SIR Front View Back View 5V IRRX GND IRTX A7N8X VM Infrared Module Connector 13 TV out connector 6 1 pin U46 This 6 1 pin connector connects to the front panel daughter card with the audio tv out port A7N8X VM TV Out Connector 1 20 Chapter 1 Product Information 14 Serial Port 2 connector 10 1 pin COM2 This connector accommodates a second serial port using an optional serial port bracket Connect the bracket cable to this connector then install the bracket into a slot opening at the back of the system chassis A7N8X VM Serial COM2 Bracket 15 Optional IEEE 1394 connectors 10 1 pin IE1394 1 IE1394 2 These connectors are for the bundled 10 to 6 pin 1394 serial connector cables that connect to the 1394 module Attach the 10 1 pin cable plugs to these connectors and the 6 pin cable plugs to the 1394 module You may also connect a 1394 compliant internal hard disk to these connectors IE1394 1 GND 12V 12V TPB1 TPB1 GND G
5. ME DE DE DE dx cx ASUS A7N8X VM motherboard user guide 3 3 Temperature Monitor Shows the PC temperature for supported processors only Temperature Warning threshold adjustment Move the slider up to increase the threshold level or down to decrease the threshold level Fan Monitor Shows the PG fan rotation Fan Warning threshold adjustment Move the slider up to increase the threshold level or down to decrease the threshold level Voltage Monitor Shows the PC voltages Settings Lets you set threshold levels and polling intervals or refresh times of the PC s temperature fan rotation and voltages Fi se at Visste mr ge ras PU mb Paired OE mr sk ME PP e f E 3 0 Vink fa Pome Paris FT sett FF gt Thar a Pop Tom nrk pE u TL P KEN va CPU Cooling System Setu Lets you select when to enable software CPI cooling When When CPU Overheated is selected the CPU cooling system is enabled whenever the CPU temperature reaches the threshold value EF Biase m Pee reins heelt s r nie 3 4 Chapter 3 Software support History Lets you record the monitoring activity of a certain component of your PC for future reference Fan Control Lets you enable disable Smart Fan Control Smart Fan Control adjusts the fan speed automatically based on the current CPU temperature and predefined threshold Hard Drives Shows the used and free space of the
6. 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 lt PgUp gt and lt PgDn gt or the up and down arrow keys to scroll through the entire help document Press lt Home gt to display the first page press lt End gt to go to the last page To exit the help window press lt Enter gt or lt Esc gt 2 4 Chapter 2 BIOS information Sub menu system Date Note that a right pointer symbol as shown on the Tigani Diskette A left appears to the left of certain fields This pointer cy Diskette B indicates that you can display a sub menu from this field A sub menu contains additional options for a aster field parameter To display a sub menu move the gt Primary IDE Slave highlight to the field and press lt Enter gt The sub Secondary IDE Master Use the legend keys to enter values gt Secondary IDE Slave OTU APpEarS se ine egeno Key and move from field to field within a sub menu as you would within a menu Use the lt Esc gt 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 lt F5 gt to load the Setup default values While moving around through the Setup program note that explanations appear in the I
7. 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 lt F1 gt or lt Alt H gt lt Esc gt Left or Right arrow Up or Down arrow minus key plus key or spacebar lt Enter gt lt Home gt or lt PgUp gt lt End gt or lt PgDn gt lt F5 gt lt F10 gt General help Function Description Displays the General Help screen from anywhere in the BIOS Setup Jumps to the Exit menu or returns to the main menu from a sub menu selects the menu item to the left or right Moves the highlight up or down between fields scrolls backward through the values for the high lighted field Scrolls forward through the values for the highlighted field Brings up a selection menu for the highlighted field Moves the cursor to the first field Moves the cursor to the last field Resets the current screen to its Setup Defaults saves changes and exits Setup 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 lt F1 gt or the lt Alt gt lt H gt combination 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
8. power up The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability 5VSB whether under normal condition or in sleep mode USBPW12 12 23 O 5V 5VSB Default USBPW34 12 23 CEB 5V 5VSB Default USBPW56 1 2 23 A7N8X VM USB Device Wake Up 5V 5VSB Default 1 12 Chapter 1 Product Information 2 Clear RTC RAM CLRTC1 This jumper clears the Real Time Clock RTC RAM of date time and system setup parameters in CMOS The RAM data in CMOS is powered by the onboard button cell battery To erase the RTC RAM 1 Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord 2 Remove the battery 3 Move the jumper caps from 1 2 to 2 3 momentarily Replace the jumper cap to the original position 1 2 4 Re install the battery 5 Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer 6 Hold down the lt Del gt key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re enter data CLRTC1 12 23 HET C Normal Clear CMOS Default A7N8X VM Clear RTC RAM ASUS A7N8X VM Motherboard 1 13 111 Connectors This section describes and illustrates the connectors on the motherboard 1 IDE connectors 40 1 pin PRI IDE SEC IDE This connector supports the provided UltraATA 133 100 66 33 IDE hard disk ribbon cable Connect the cable s blue connector to the primary recommended or secondary IDE connector then connect the gray connector to the UltraATA 133 100 66 33 slave device hard disk drive and the bla
9. support CD To begin using the support CD simply insert the CD into your CD ROM drive The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer E KO ACH mante baard mpari Ch dor Window EF H re 8 ker kbral Drivers re ghd Click an item to install Click an icon to display more information Soy lf Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer browse the contents of the Lae t T support CD to locate the file ASSETUP EXE from the BIN folder Double click the ASSETUP EXE to run the CD 3 2 Chapter 3 Software support 3 2 2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices T Vi Screen display and driver options may not be the same for other operating 2 a m system versions i l 3 2 3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports Ju LE Dean likhta ida Caniari Utilities i Fan 50 PE Praba VIL ASUS PC Probe This convenient utility continuously monitors your computer systems vital components such as fan rotations CPU temperature and system voltages and alerts you on any detected problems This utility helps you keep your computer at a healthy operating condition Using ASUS PC Probe Monitoring Monitor Summary Shows a summary of the items being monitored ad tx Da i
10. the BIOS to select the ACPI state used for System Suspend Configuration options S1 amp S3 STR S1 POS only 2 12 Chapter 2 BIOS information 2 5 1 Power Up Control Fowar up Control Restore on AC Power Loss Power Off Resume on Keyboard Disabled Resume on PS 2 House Disabled Te Disabled Disabled Disabled Select Screen Balact Item Change Opticon General Help Save and Exit Exit Crloparight 1985 2002 fmerican feqatrendsa Ine Restore on AG Power Loss Power Off When set to Power Off the system goes into off state after an AC power loss When set to Power On the system goes on after an AC power loss When set to Last State the system goes into either off or on state whatever was the system state before the AC power loss Configuration options Power Off Power On Last State Resume on Keyboard Disabled This parameter allows you to use the keyboard keys to turn on the system This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the 5VSB lead Configuration options Disabled Enabled Resume on PS 2 Mouse Disabled This parameter allows you to use the PS 2 mouse to turn on the system This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the 5VSB lead Configuration options Disabled Enabled PME Resume Disabled This parameter enables or disables PME to generate a wake event This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at
11. 49 2102 9599 0 49 2102 9599 10 49 2102 9599 11 www asuscom de de support for online support www asuscom de AINSK VM specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus FSB Memory Expansion slots IDE Graphics Audio LAN IEEE 1394 optional Hardware Monitoring Special Features Back Panel I O Ports Internal I O Connectors Socket A Type 462 for AMD Athlon Athlon XP 3000 333 266 MHz FSB Support NVIDIA nForce2 IGP North bridge controller NVIDIA nForce2 MCP2 MCP2 T optional South bridge 333 266 Mhz 2 x 184 pin DDR DIMM Sockets Maximum 2 GB unbuffered PC2700 2100 non ECC DDR RAM memory 3 x PCI 1 x AGP 8X 1 5V only 1 x CNR 2 x UltraATA 133 100 66 33 Integrated nForce 2 with TV out Supports UMA Mode Realtek ALC650 6CH Audio CODEC linked w South Bridge Realtek 8201BL PHY 10 100 Mbps Agere FW802C PHY supports up to 400Mbps data transfers Super I O integrated monitoring of CPU chassis fan rotation and MB CPU temperature S PDIF in out support 1 x Parallel 1 x Serial 1 x PS 2 Keyboard 1 x PS 2 Mouse 1 x RJ45 port 1 x Audio I O 1 x VGA port 2 x USB 2 0 1 1 2 x USB connectors support additional 4 USB 2 0 1 1 ports CPU chassis FAN connectors Chassis intrusion connector 20 pin ATX power connector PANEL connector CD AUX connectors S PDIF in out connector 2 x IEEE 1394 connectors optional GAME MIDI connector TV out connector Serial connector Fr
12. 6 Standard Floppy Disk Controller Va Printer Port LPT1 8 System CMOS Real Time Clock 9 Onboard LAN 10 USB Universal Host Controller 11 Onboard VGA 12 PS 2 Compatible Mouse Port 13 Numeric Data Processor 14 Ultra ATA Controller 15 Secondary Ultra ATA Controller These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices IRQ assignments for this motherboard A B C D E F G PCI slot 1 used PCI slot 2 used PCI slot 3 used AGP slot used 1 9 3 AGP slot This motherboard has an Accelerated Graphics Port AGP slot that supports 1 5V AGP 8X cards Note the notches on the card golden fingers to ensure that they fit the AGP slot on your motherboard AGP Card without Retention Notch A7N8X VM Accelerated Graphics Port AGP8X 1 10 Chapter 1 Product Information 1 9 4 CNR slot The Communications and Networking Riser CNR slot supports interface cards that integrates audio modem and network functionality The CNR specification supports interfaces including e Audio Codec 97 AC 97 for audio and or modem functions e Local Area Network LAN for networking functions Universal Serial Bus USB for functions implemented in the USB interface and technologies such as broadband DSL and wireless System Management Bus SMB for Plug n Play functionality e Power to provide the signals required for power ma
13. IME WITHOUT NOTICE AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE 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 COIS NES EE EE ee jii NO V Federal Communications Commission Statement V Canadian Department of Communications Statement V oalet NOTAR den vi ADOUNC UTE parene i vil Conventions used in this guide rrrrrrnnrvrnrrnvvrnrrrnnrrrnrrnvnnr vil Where to find more information srrrrrnnnnnnnnrrrennrrannnrvnnrrnnn vil ASUS COMaCtINONMATION arasinan SAE vil SPECIFICATIONS SUMIMALY ccccecccccessseeeecsseeeeesseeeeesseeeesesseeesessaneess IX Chapter 1 Motherboard Info rrrrnnvrrrnnnnvvrennnnverennnnnerennnn 1 1 EV Ge 1 2 12 PACkaqe CONENS aan 1 2 te SPE Features paret 1 3 1 4 Motherboard Component ccccccsssssseeeeeeesesseees 1 4 1 5 Motherboard layout saue 1 7 1 0 Belore VOU ProCA escvesteerapegenrencduneasdesdeneeenseedeacuriioeen 1 8 1 7 Central Processing Unit GPU mssrereranvvanrarvrananveresnre 1 8 18 SEN NET Kaare N 1 9 19 POST Need 1 9 1 9 1 Configuring an expansion card rrrnnrr
14. ND TPA1 TPA1 1 IE1394 2 TPAO GND TPBO 12V A7N8X VM IEEE 1394 Connectors ASUS A7N8X VM Motherboard 1 21 16 System panel connector 20 pin PANEL1 1 22 This connector accommodates several system front panel functions Keyboard Lock Speaker Power LED Connector k A7N8X VM System Panel Connectors Requires an ATX power supply System Power LED Lead 3 1 pin PLED This 3 1 pin connector connects to the system power LED The LED lights up when you turn on the system power Keyboard Lock Lead 2 1 pin KEYLOCK This 2 1 pin connector connects to the case mounted switch to allow the use of the keyboard lock feature System Warning Speaker Lead 4 pin SPEAKER This 4 pin connector connects to the case mounted speaker and allows you to hear system beeps and warnings System Management Interrupt Lead 2 pin SMI This 2 pin connector permits switching to suspend mode or Green mode in which system activity is instantly decreased to save power and to expand the life of certain system components Reset Switch 2 pin RESET This 2 pin connector connects to the case mounted reset switch for rebooting the system without turning off the power switch ATX Power Switch Soft Off Switch Lead 2 pin PWR This connector connects a switch that controls the system power Pressing the power switch turns the system between ON and SLEEP or ON and SOFT OFF depending on the BIOS or OS settings Pressin
15. PC s hard disk drives and the file allocation table or file system used Information Memory Shows the PC memory load memory usage and paging file usage a Fan Sol ger Fo Umini bee fors bi ed ee id eel vob thea ASUS A7N8X VM motherboard user guide 3 5 Device Summary Shows a summary of devices present in your PC DMI Explorer Shows information pertinent to the PC such as CPU type CPU speed and internal external frequencies and memory size Utility Lets you run programs outside of the ASUS Probe modules To run a program click Execute Program NOTE This feature is currently unavailable ASUS PC Probe Task Bar Icon Right clicking the PC Probe icon brings up a menu to open or exit ASUS PC Probe and pause or resume all system monitoring When the ASUS PC Probe senses a problem with your PC portions of the ASUS PC Probe icon change to red the PC speaker beeps and the ASUS PC Probe monitor appears 3 6 O bgi imime PL oe Prat Hi Edel EJ a Ej Popup Asus Probe Pause All Monitoring ReStini een Grttertnag E sit Asus Probe Chapter 3 Software support ASUS Update The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS and drivers This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider ISP Follow these steps to use the ASUS Update 1 Launch the utility from your Windows
16. R DIMMs 104 Pins 80 Pins A7N8X VM 184 Pin DDR DIMM Sockets 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 1 8 1 Installing a DIMM 1 Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward 2 Align a DIMM on the socket Make sure the notches on the DIMM exactly match the notches in the socket 3 Firmly insert the DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips lock into place 19 Expansion slots The A7N8X VM motherboard has three 3 PCI one 1 Accelerated Graphics Port AGP and one 1 Communications and Networking Riser CNR expansion slots The following sub sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they Support 1 9 1 Configuring an expansion card Some expansion cards need an IRQ to operate Generally an IRQ must be exclusively assigned to one function at a time In a standard design configuration 16 IRQs are available but most are already in use Normally 6 IRQs are free for expansion cards Sometimes IRQs are shared by more than one function in this case IRQ assignments are swapped automatically or adjusted through the BIOS firmware ASUS A7N8X VM Motherboard 1 9 1 9 2 Standard Interrupt Assignments IRQ Standard Function 0 System Timer 1 Keyboard Controller 2 Programmable Interrupt Controller 3 USB Universal Host Controller 4 Communications Port COM1 si Onboard Audio
17. Start menu Programs AsusUpdate Vx xx xx AsusUpdate The ASUS Update initial screen appears bE r a DRE pki DE ms fle je DE re atid rd FO nn Mia Se hege Sa vri budnnme ben reg O LAR Deanna 2 Select your desired update method then bg a click Next eee _ 3 If you selected updating downloading from the Internet select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic or choose Auto Select Click Next 4 From the FTP site select the BIOS version that you wish to download Click Next 5 Follow the instructions on the succeeding screens to complete the update process ASUS A7N8X VM motherboard user guide 3 7 If you selected the option to update the L Ls BIOS from a file a window pops up z El slem prompting you to locate the file Select the file click Save then follow the screen instructions to complete the update process me O e Fobas BCS inz o Coca ASUS MyLogo2 The ASUS MyLogo2 is automatically installed when you install the ASUS Update utility from the software menu See page 3 7 for installation of ASUS Update LN Before using ASUS MyLogo2 feature use the AFLASH utility to make a copy of your original BIOS file or obtain the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website Follow these steps to use ASUS MyLogo2 1 Launch the ASUS Update utility See page 3 7 ASUS Update 2 When prompted for the BIOS update method select the option Update BIOS f
18. ablad C Lopyuright 1985 2002 American Megat rende Quick Boot Enabled This field allows BIOS to skip certain tests while booting This will decrease the time needed to boot the system Configuration options Disabled Enabled Quiet Boot Disabled When Enabled the normal POST messages are displayed and displays only OEM Logo instead of POST messages Configuration options Disabled Enabled ASUS A7N8X VM Motherboard 2 15 AddOn ROM Display Mode Force BIOS This field sets the display mode for option ROM Configuration options Force BIOS Keep Current Bootup Num Lock On This field selects the power on state for the NumLock key Configuration options Off On PS 2 Mouse Support Enabled This sets the PS 2 mouse support Configuration options Disabled Enabled Typematic Rate Fast This field configures the typematic rate of the keyboard Configuration options Slow Fast System Keyboard Present This allows you to enable or disable all the keyboards attached to the system Configuration options Absent Present Parity Check Disabled This field enables or disables the memory or parity error checking feature Configuration options Disabled Enabled Boot to OS 2 No This field sets compatibility mode to OS 2 operating system Configuration options No Yes Wait for F1 If Error Enabled This field sets whether to wait for F1 key to be pressed if an error occurs Confi
19. ace cards that integrates audio modem and network functionality ASUS A7N8X VM Motherboard 1 5 Vv 1 6 Audio CODEC The Realtek ALC650 6 channel Audio CODEC is an AC 97 compliant audio CODEC designed for PC multimedia systems PCI slots These 32 bit PCI 2 2 expansion slots support bus master PCI cards like SCSI or LAN cards with 133MB s maximum output LAN chip The Realtek 8201BL PHY Fast Ethernet controller allows connection to a Local Area Network LAN through a network hub IEEE 1394 connectors optional The two internal 10 to 6 pin orange IEEE 1394 connectors are for serial connector cables that connect to the 1394 module in front rear panels Onboard LED This onboard LED lights up if there is a standby power on the motherboard This LED acts as a reminder to turn off the system power before plugging or unplugging devices PS 2 mouse port This green 6 pin connector is for a PS 2 mouse Parallel port This 25 pin port connects a parallel printer a scanner or other devices RJ 45 port Using the NVMAC in the Southbridge controller and Realtek 8201BL PHY Fast Ethernet controller this port allows connection to a Local Area Network LAN through a network hub Line In jack This Line In light blue jack connects a tape player or other audio sources Line Out jack This Line Out lime jack connects a headphone or a speaker Microphone jack This Mic pink jack conne
20. asks are performed and when the programming is done the message Done appears at the end of each task C AFUDOS gt afudos ia7n8x000 rom AMI Firmware Update Utility Version 1 10 Copyright C 2002 American Megatrends Inc All rights reserved Reading file Erasing flash Writing flash C VAFUDOS gt afudos ia7n8x000 rom AMI Firmware Update Utility Version 1 10 Copyright C 2002 American Megatrends Inc All rights reserved Reading file Erasing flash Writing flash Verifying flash done DO NOT turn off the system while updating the BIOS This may cause boot problems Just repeat the process and if the problem persists load the original BIOS file you saved to the boot disk If the Flash Memory Writer utility is not able to successfully update a complete BIOS file call the ASUS service center for support 2 2 Chapter 2 BIOS information 2 2 BIOS Setup program 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 an
21. assis intrusion detection feature remove the jumper cap from the pins CHASSIS1 Chassis Signal 5VSB_MB GND i A7N8X VM Chassis Alarm Lead Default ASUS A7N8X VM Motherboard 1 17 8 Front panel audio connectors 10 1 pin FPAUDIO This is an interface for front panel audio cable that allows convenient connection and control of audio devices BLINE OUT R BLINE OUT L AGND 5VA FPAUDIO MIC2 MICPWR NC Line out L Line out R A7N8X VM Front Panel Audio Connector 9 OnBoard LED The green Light Emitting Diode LED lights ON if there is standby power and lights OFF when the power is turned off PWR LED1 ON OFF Standby Powered Power Off A7N8X VM Onboard LED 1 18 Chapter 1 Product Information 10 Internal audio connectors 4 pin CD1 AUX1 These connectors allow you to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD ROM TV tuner MPEG card or modem AUX1 White CD1 Black Left Audio Channel g Ee 7 Right Audio Channel A7N8X VM Internal Audio Connectors 11 Digital Audio Connector 6 1 pin SPDIF1 This connector is for optional S PDIF audio module that allows digital instead of analog sound input and output SPDIF OUT 5V SPDIF_ IN SPDIF1 FE A7N8X VM Digital Audio Connector 2 z When you input sound for S PDIF IN the LINE_OUT will output the sound Mute LINE OUT to impede sound output from S PDIF IN ASUS A7N8X VM Motherboard 1 19 12
22. ave and Exit ESC Exit Lue ETTER Mary at rends nVidia nForce Chipset Configuration Vides Frame Buffar Site Au Ee Graphics Aperture Size Auta EHDA Accass Control FCI Primary Video PET Onboard T Y out Format FAL Select Serpan Select Item Change Option General Help Save and Exit Exit OL JCopyr ight 1985 00 Video Frame Buffer Size Auto This field sets the size of the video frame buffer The settings on this field is valid only for motherboard models with onboard VGA controller Configuration options Auto 8MB 16MB 32MB 64 MB 128 MB Graphics Aperture Size Auto This feature allows you to select the size of mapped memory for AGP graphic data Configuration options 32MB 64MB 128 MB 256MB 512MB Disabled The 512MB configuration option is available only when you use AGP 8X graphics card 2 8 Chapter 2 BIOS information MDA Access Control PCI This field selects the MDA Access cycles direction Configuration options AGP PCI Primary Video PCI This will switch the PCI Bus scanning order while searching for a video card This allows the user to select the type of Primary VGA in case of multiple video controllers Configuration options PCI AGP Onboard Onboard TV out format PAL This field sets the onboard TV out format Configuration options PAL NTSC 2 4 2 Onboard Devices Configuration filly ane eel Configure ITEBTLZ Super I0 Chipset omboard Flop
23. ay and year fields Legacy Diskette A 1 44M 3 5 in Sets the type of floppy drive installed Configuration options Disabled 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 1 Primary and Secondary IDE Master Slave Bleck Multi sector Transfer PIO Mode DHEA Hoda Snart Monitoring J2Bit Data Transfar Type 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 Configuration options Not Installed Auto CDROM ARMD Before attempting to configure a hard disk drive make sure you have the correct configuration information supplied by the drive manufacturer LBA Large Mode Auto This field configures the LBA mode Select Auto to enable LBA mode if the device supports it and the device is not already formatted with LBA Mode disabled Disabled disables the LBA mode 2 6 Chapter 2 BIOS information Block Multi Sector Transfer Auto This field configures the Multi Sector Transfer Block Select Auto to enable the data to transfer from and to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time if the device supports it When Disabled the data transfer from and to the device occurs one sector at a time PIO Mode Auto This option lets you set a PIO Programmed Input Output mode for the IDE device Modes 0 through 4 provide s
24. ck connector to the UltraATA 133 100 66 33 master device It is recommended that you connect non UltraATA 133 100 66 33 devices to the secondary IDE connector If you install two hard disks 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 BIOS supports specific device bootup If you have more than two UltraATA 133 100 66 33 devices purchase another UltraATA 133 100 66 33 cable You may configure two hard disks to be both master devices with two ribbon cables one for the primary IDE connector and another for the secondary IDE connector Pin 20 on each IDE connector is removed to match the covered hole on the UltraATA cable connector This prevents incorrect orientation when you connect the cables For UltraATA 133 100 66 33IDE devices use an 80 conductor IDE cable NOTE Orient the red markings usually zigzag on the IDE ribbon cable to PIN 1 SEC_IDE PRI IDE A7N8X VM IDE Connectors PIN 1 Chapter 1 Product Information 2 Floppy disk drive connector 34 1 pin FLOPPY1 This connector supports the provided floppy drive ribbon cable After connecting one end to the motherboard connect the other end to the floppy drive Pin 5 is removed to prevent incorrect insertion when using ribbon cables with pin 5 plug FLOPPY1 NOTE Orient the red markings on the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1 al PIN 1 A7N8X VM Floppy Dis
25. cts a microphone USB 2 0 1 1 ports These two 4 pin Universal Serial Bus 2 0 1 1 ports are available for connecting USB devices such as a mouse and PDA VGA port This 15 pin VGA port connects to a VGA monitor Serial port This port connects to your serial mouse and other serial devices PS 2 keyboard port This purple 6 pin connector is for a PS 2 keyboard Chapter 1 Product Information 1 9 Motherboard layout 24 5cm 9 64in Socket 462 CPU_FAN1 PWR LED1 PARALLEL PORT av av av av av av EET USBPW34 Dog USBPW12 mM m ep om Oo nm mo om 5 O D C O O D A lt DDR DIMM2 64 128 bit 184 pin module v DDR DIMM3 64 128 bit 184 pin module CHA FAN A7N8X VM Accelerated Graphics Port AGP8X1 Realtek RTL8201 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell PRI_IDE Center Line Out Below Mic In IE1394 1 om mo Top Line In GO SEC IDE CMOS Power PCI 1 EE nVidia 4Mb FPAUDIO MCP2 CLRTC1 PCI 2 malls BIOS CD1 eas AUX1 CHASSIS1 ETE spor E PCI 3 come Lun i USBPW56 EEE nne EEE CNR1 BUZZ1 FREE HERRE RRARAARAAR 1E1394 2 USB56 PANEL1 ASUS A7N8X VM Motherboard 24 5cm 9 64in 1 7 1 6 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings 1 Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component 2 Use a groun
26. d record them in the CMOS RAM of the EEPROM The EEPROM 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 lt Delete gt during the Power On Self Test POST to enter the Setup utility otherwise POST continues with its test routines 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 2 2 1 BIOS menu bar The top of the screen has a menu bar with the following selections MAIN Use this menu to make changes to the basic system configuration ADVANCED Use this menu to enable and make changes to the advanced features POWER Use this menu to configure and enable Power Management features BOOT Use this menu to configure the default system device used to locate and load the Operating System 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 ASUS A7N8X VM Motherboard 2 3 2 22 Legend bar At the bottom of the Setup screen is a legend bar The keys
27. ded 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 3 Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them 4 Whenever you uninstall any component place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component 5 Before you install or remove any component ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard peripherals and or components 1 1 Central Processing Unit GPU The motherboard provides a Socket A 462 for CPU installation AMD processors offer gigahertz speeds to support all the latest computing platforms and applications The A7N8X VM supports Athlon XP processors with QuantiSpeed data processing large data caches 3D enhancements and 333 266Mhz bus speeds CPU NOTCH ere ye LOCK dd 0 LEVER CPU NOTCH A7N8X VM Socket 462 Each AMD CPU has a marked corner This corner is usually indicated with a notch and or a golden square or triangle Refer to this indicator while orienting the CPU A fan and heatsink should be attached to the CPU to prevent overheating 1 8 Chapter 1 Product Information 1 8 System memory The motherboard has two Double Data Rate DDR DIMM sockets that supports up to 2GB non ECC PC2700 2100 DD
28. ft Direct X Driver This item installs the Microsoft Direct X 8 1 driver PC CILLIN 2002 This item installs the PC cillin 2002 anti virus program View the PC cillin online help for detailed information Adobe Acrobat Reader This item installs the Adobe Acrobat Reader The Acrobat Reader software is for viewing files saved in Portable Document Format PDF ASUS Screen Saver This item installs the ASUS screen saver E Color 3Deep This item installs the 3Deep software 3Deep is the first application that gives online gamers the competitive edge in multi player skirmishes This application removes dark washed out graphics to deliver true vibrant colors Chapter 3 Software support ASUS A7N8X VM motherboard user guide 3 12 Chapter 3 Software support
29. g the power switch while in the ON mode for more than 4 seconds turns the system OFF Hard Disk Activity Lead 2 pin IDE LED This connector supplies power to the hard disk activity LED The read or write activities of any device connected to the primary or secondary IDE connector cause this LED to light up Chapter 1 Product Information Chapter 2 This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup Menus Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided BIOS information 2 1 Managing and Updating your BIOS It is recommended that you save a copy of the motherboard s original BIOS to a bootable floppy disk in case you need to reinstall the original BIOS later fa The BIOS information in the above screen is for reference only What you see on your screen may not be exactly the same as shown 2 1 1 Using AFUDOS to update the BIOS Updating the BIOS eal Update the BIOS only if you are sure that the new BIOS revision will solve your problems Careless updating may result to more problems with the motherboard 1 Download an updated ASUS BIOS file from the Internet WWW or FTP see ASUS CONTACT INFORMATION on page x for details and save to the boot floppy disk you created earlier 2 Boot from the floppy disk 3 At the A prompt type AFUDOS i lt ROM filename gt and then press lt Enter gt 4 The utility starts to program the new BIOS information into the Flash ROM Several t
30. guration options Disabled Enabled Hit Del Message Display Disabled This field toggles the display of Press DEL to run Setup Configuration options Disabled Enabled Interrupt 19 Capture Disabled When Enabled it allows option ROMs to trap interrupt 19 This is required by some PCI cards that provide a ROM based setup utility Configuration options Disabled Enabled 2 16 Chapter 2 BIOS information 2 6 2 Security Security Settings lt Enter gt to change Supervisor Password Hot Installed rate User Password Hot Installed disable password Change Supervisor Password Cigar User Password Password Check Hot Installed Select S6Feen Select Itam Change Option General Helg Save and Exit Exit r American Mei Change Supervisor Password User Password These fields allow you to set passwords To set a password highlight the appropriate field and press lt Enter gt A pop up window will appear Type ina password then press lt Enter gt You can type up to eight alohanumeric characters Symbols and other characters are ignored To confirm the password type the password again and press lt Enter gt The password is now set This password allows full access to the BIOS Setup menus To clear the password highlight this field and press lt Enter gt The same dialog box as above appears Press lt Enter gt The password is cleared Make a copy of the original BIOS on a bootable floppy disk befo
31. guration options Disabled Enabled Offboard PCI ISA IDE Card Auto This field allows the setting of the proper slot of installed PCI IDE cards Some PCI IDE cards require this to be set to the PCI slot number that is holding the card Configuration options Auto PCI Slot1 PCI Slot2 PCI Slot3 PCI Slot4 PCI Slot5 PCI Slot6 IRQ3 IRQ4 IRQ5 IRQ7 IRQ9 IRQ10 IRQ11 IRQ14 IRQ15 Available This field specifies if the IRQ is reserved or available for use by Legacy ISA devices Configuration options Available Reserved DMA Channel 0 1 3 5 6 7 Available This field specifies if the DMA Channel is reserved or available for use by Legacy ISA devices Configuration options Available Reserved Reserved Memory Size Disabled This field specifies the reserved memory block for use of legacy ISA devices Configuration options Disabled 16k 82k 64k 2 0 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 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Haat F i1 Aa in fdluanc ed ETT Suspend hie 1 amp 53 STR Select the ACPI state used for Systam b Power up control Fuapard E Hardware Monitor al Select Screen Ti Salact Itam Enter Ge te Sub 8creen Fi General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit LU MG apyurighkt 1985 2082 American Aegqatrends Imi Suspend Mode S1 amp S3 STR This field allows
32. in GAME1 This connector supports a GAME MIDI module If your package came with the optional USB 2 0 GAME module connect the GAME MIDI cable to this connector The GAME MIDI port on the module connects a joystick or a game pad for playing games and MIDI devices for playing or editing audio files Z A7N8X VM Game Connector z 1 16 Chapter 1 Product Information 6 CPU and Chassis Fan Connectors 3 pin CPU FAN1 CHA FAN The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350mA 740mA 8 88W max or a total of 1A 2 22A 26 64W max at 12V 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 CPU FAN1 GND 12V Rotation A7N8X VM 12 Volt Fan Connectors Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors Lack of sufficient air flow within the system may damage the motherboard components These are not jumpers DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan connectors 7 Chassis intrusion connector 4 1 pin CHASSIS1 This lead is for a chassis designed with intrusion detection feature This requires an external detection mechanism such as a chassis intrusion sensor or microswitch When you remove any chassis component the sensor triggers and sends a high level signal to this lead to record a chassis intrusion event By default the pins labeled Chassis Signal and Ground are shorted with a jumper cap If you wish to use the ch
33. k Drive Connector 3 ATX power connectors 20 pin ATXPWR1 These connectors connect to an ATX 12V 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 ATXPWRI1 12 0VDC r 5 0VDC 5VSB E amp 5 0VDC PWR OK 5 5 0VDC COM COM 5 0VDC 5 COM COM COM 5 0VDC PS ONH COM COM 3 3VDC ms 12 0VDC 3 3VDC 3 3VDC A7N8X VM ATX Power Connector If you will need to replace the power supply in the future make sure that your new ATX 12V power supply can provide 8A on the 12V lead and at least 1A on the 5 volt standby lead 5VSB The minimum recommended wattage is 230W or 300W for a fully configured system The system may become unstable and may experience difficulty powering up if the power supply is inadequate ASUS A7N8X VM Motherboard 1 15 4 USB headers 10 1 pin USB34 USB56 If the USB 2 0 port connectors on the back panel are inadequate two USB headers are available for four additional USB port connectors Connect a 2 port USB connector set to a USB header and mount the USB bracket to an open slot in the chassis gt 08 OAA USB34 coln o NNNZO C 55959072 GND USB TEN P5 USB56 BAHRU USB P6 USB 5V USBSV gt O 1 FLZ A7N8X VM USB 2 0 Header PG 599 5 GAME MIDI connector 16 1 p
34. least 1A on the 5VSB lead Configuration options Disabled Enabled Ring In Resume Disabled This parameter enables or disables RI to generate a wake event This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the 5VSB lead Configuration options Disabled Enabled ASUS A7N8X VM Motherboard 2 13 Onboard LAN Resume Disabled This parameter enables or disables the onboard LAN to generate a wake event This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the 5VSB lead Configuration options Disabled Enabled RTC Resume Disabled This parameter enables or disables RTC to generate a wake event This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the 5VSB lead Configuration options Disabled Enabled 2 5 2 Hardware Monitor Hardware Monitor GP Lampe ra ture HE Temperature 36 C 94 5 F CPU Temperature 44 C 111 F Power Temperature H A CPU Fan Speed 2250RPH Chassis Fan Speed Dog RPM VCORE Voltage 1 5507 3 3v Voltage 3 3857 av Vel bage 4 2904 TE Select Screen lav Voltage 11 500 t dalant Them Change Option General Help Sava and Exit Exit 1YHS 202 American Megat renda Inc MB Temperature xxxC xxxF CPU Temperature xxxC xxxF Power Temperature xxxC xxxF The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard CPU and power temperatures CPU Fan Speed xxxxRPM or Disabled Chassi
35. lecting this option a confirmation appears Select Yes to discard any changes and load the previously saved values 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 lt F5 gt 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 ASUS A7N8X VM Motherboard 2 19 2 20 Chapter 2 BIOS information Chapter 3 This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package Software support 3 1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows 98SE ME NT 2000 XP as well as Linux Red Hat SuSE TurboLinux and Caldera operating systems OS Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates so you can maximize the features of your hardware ba Because motherboard settings and hardware options vary use the setup Helle r procedures presented in this chapter for general reference only Refer to your IG OS documentation for more information 3 2 Support CD information The support CD that came with the motherboard contains useful software and several utility drivers that enhance the motherboard features ben The contents of the support CD are subject to change at any time without I notice Visit the ASUS website for updates LI 3 2 1 Running the
36. lp IRGI Available F10 Save and Exit TRQ11 Available p ES Exit TROL Available IRC1S Available DMA Channel 6 Available zs o Ee DET Fa don komm OMA Channel 3 Available ec i Channel 5 Available a Seren ag op a GE Flo Save and Exit Rasarved Memory Size Disabled ESC Exit Plug and Play O S No This field configures the Plug and Play O S feature If set to No the BIOS configures all the devices attached to the system If set to Yes the operating system configures Plug and Play PnP devices not required for boot if the system has a Plug and Play operating system feature Configuration options No Yes PCI Latency Timer 64 Leave this field to the default setting 32 for best performance and stability Configuration options 32 64 96 128 160 192 224 248 Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA Yes Select Yes to automatically assign IRQ to PCI VGA card if card requests IRQ If set to No no IRQ is assigned even the card requests an IRQ Palette Snooping Disabled This field enables or disables the Palette Snooping feature Set to Enabled and the PCI devices will detect that an ISA graphics device is installed in the system so the device will function correctly Configuration options Disabled Enabled ASUS A7N8X VM Motherboard 2 11 PCI IDE BusMaster Disabled This field allows the BIOS when Enabled to use PCI busmastering for reading and writing to IDE drives Confi
37. nagement and the main power supplies to operate the CNR circuitry The CNR is tagged to replace the current Audio Modem Riser AMR slot because of its flexibility and added features Also the CNR slot does not take up the motherboard space for one PCI slot because it is a shared slot rather it provides you more options A7N8X VM Communication amp Networking Riser Slot 1 9 5 PCI slots Three 32 bit PCI slots are available on this motherboard The slots support PCI cards such as LAN card SCSI card USB card and other cards that comply with PCI specifications ASUS A7N8X VM Motherboard 1 11 110 Jumpers This section describes and illustrates the jumpers on the motherboard 1 USB device wake up 3 pin USBPW12 USBPW34 USBPWR56 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 sleep mode no power to CPU DRAM in slow refresh power supply in reduced power mode Both jumpers are set to pins 1 2 5V by default because not all computers have the appropriate power supply to support this feature The USBPW12 jumper is for the rear USB port USBPW34 and USBPW56 are for the internal USB header that you can connect to front USB ports This feature requires a power supply that can provide at least 2A on the 5VSB lead when these jumpers are set to 5VSB Otherwise the system does not
38. o 400Mbps transfer rates 6 channel digital audio The Realtek ALC650 Audio CODEC provides 6 channel audio playback for 5 1 Surround sound over 90dB dynamic range ASUS A7N8X VM Motherboard 1 3 14 Motherboard components Before you install the motherboard learn about its major components and available features to facilitate the installation and future upgrades Refer to the Succeeding pages for the component descriptions 1 2 3 4 ae ag 4 oe i at 7 1 1 4 Chapter 1 Product Information ATX power connector This standard 20 pin connector connects to an ATX 12V power supply The power supply must have at least 1A on the 5V standby lead 5VSB CPU Socket Socket 462 Socket A Zero Insertion Force ZIF socket for the AMD Athlon Athlon XP 3000 processors NorthBridge Controller The NVIDIA nForce2 IGP North Bridge controller chipset The controller supports a 64 128bit DDR memory controller and up to 2 GB of 333 266 200MHz DDR memory DDR DIMM Sockets Equipped with two Double Data Rate Dual Inline Memory Module DDR DIMM sockets to support up to 2GB of DDR DRAM the newest memory standard with the highest bandwidth and lowest latency currently available This memory technology supplies data transfer rates up to 5 4GB s for 333MHz DDR SDRAM IDE Connectors These dual channel bus master IDE connectors support up to four Ultra ATA133 100 66 33 PIO Mode
39. onfiguration options IRQ5I IRQ7 SMBUS Interface Enabled This field allows you to enable or disable the SMBus interface Configuration options Disabled Enabled Firewire Interface Enabled This field allows you to enable or disable the Firewire interface Configuration options Disabled Enabled Modem CODEC Interface Auto This field allows you to disable or set to automatic the modem CODEC interface Configuration options Disabled Auto Audio CODEC Interface Auto This field allows you to disable or set to automatic the AUDIO CODEC interface Configuration options Disabled Auto Onboard LAN Enabled This field allows you to disable or set to automatic the onboard LAN interface Configuration options Enabled Disabled LAN Boot ROM Disabled This field allows you to disable or set to automatic the onboard boot ROM interface Configuration options Disabled Auto 2 10 Chapter 2 BIOS information 2 4 3 PCIPnP Batting wrong values in the sections below may cause system to malfunction AE een sya tam Plug and Play 05 Ho oparating system FCI Latency Timer 64 configure Plug and Allocate IR t PCI VGA Tee Play PnP devices not Disabled required for boot if Enabled your system has a Plug Ruto and Play operating IRGI Available ali TRO Available Select Screen IRQS Available Ti Select Item IRQ Available aoe Uren IRGO Available Fl General He
40. ont panel audio connector continued on the next page AINSK VM specifications summary BIOS features Industry standard Manageability Support CD contents Accessories Form Factor 4Mb Flash EEPROM AMI BIOS ACPI 2 0 DMI Green PnP TCAV SMBIOS 2 3 PCI 2 2 USB 2 0 1 1 DMI 2 0 WOL WOR WO_USB WO_KB MS SM Bus Device drivers ASUS PC Probe ASUS Update ASUS Screen Saver E Color 3Deep Direct X Adobe Acrobat Reader Trend Micro PC cillin 2002 anti virus software User Guide ASUS A7N8X VM series support CD 40 pin ribbon cable for UltraATA 133 100 66 33 IDE drives FDD cable I O shield Micro ATX form factor 9 6 in x 9 6 in Specifications are subject to change without notice Chapter 1 This chapter describes the features of the A N8X VM motherboard It includes brief descriptions of the motherboard components and illustrations of the layout jumper settings and connectors Product introduction 1 2 11 Welcome Thank you for buying the ASUS A7N8X VM motherboard The ASUS A7N8X VM motherboard is loaded with the most advanced technologies to deliver maximum performance for socket processors This motherboard is packed with value added features for guaranteed consumer satisfaction The following sections provide technical information about the motherboard important for future upgrades or system reconfiguration Before you start installing the motherboard and hardware de
41. py Controller Enabled Serial Portl Address Sra IRG Sarial Portl Hoda Herel Parallel Port Address D eas eed Parallel Port Mode ECE ECP Hia DHA Channel CHAZ Parallel Past IRG IR7 SMBus Intarfaca Enablexdi Firewire Interface Enabled Modem CODEC Interface Auto r Audio ODEG Interface ute Select Item Onboard LAN Interface ai Change Option t ROM Select Screan General Help Save amd Exit Exit LAN Boo Onboard Floppy Controller Enabled This field allows you to enable or disable the onboard floppy controller Configuration options Enabled Disabled Serial Port1 Address 3F8 IRQ4 This field allows you to set the address for the onboard serial connector Configuration options 3F8 IRQ4 2F8 IRQ3 3E8 IRQ4 2E8 IRQ3 Serial Port1 Mode Normal This field allows you to set the serial port mode Configuration options Normal IrDA ASK IR Parallel Port Address Disabled This field allows the BIOS to select the Parallel Port Base Address Configuration options Disabled 378 278 3BC ASUS A7N8X VM Motherboard 2 9 Parallel Port Mode Disabled This field allows the BIOS to select the Parallel Port Mode Configuration options Normal EPP ECP EPP ECP ECP Mode DMA3 This field allows the BIOS to select the Parallel Port ECP DMA Configuration options DMAO DMA1 DMA3 Parallel Port IRQ IRQ7 This field allows the BIOS to select the Parallel Port IRQ C
42. re setting passwords You will need to upload the BIOS file in case you erase the CMOS RAM in the future A note about passwords The BIOS Setup program allows you to specify passwords in the Boot menu The passwords control access to the BIOS during system startup Passwords are not case sensitive meaning passwords typed in either uppercase or lowercase letters are accepted The BIOS Setup program allows you to specify two different passwords a Supervisor password and a User password If you did not set a Supervisor password anyone can access the BIOS Setup program If you did the Supervisor password Is required to enter the BIOS Setup program and to gain full access to the configuration fields 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 unplug the all the power cables and remove the button cell battery Re install the battery after about 2 seconds then power up the system Refer to section Managing and updating your BIOS on how to update the BIOS ASUS A7N8X VM Motherboard 2 17 2 1 Exit Menu When you have made all of your selections from the various menus in the Setup program save your changes and exit Setup Select Exit from the menu bar to display the following menu BIG SETUP UTTLITY duane ed Four ETETA EE up et men na
43. renrrnnvrnrr 1 9 1 9 2 Standard Interrupt Assignments 0008 1 10 PN 1 10 EO Sl OU waisinctinantnalisuntslbitantsinbonanlatlieiistnetineearsievandunnles 1 11 EG og OL EE 1 11 OT S easan AE EN 1 12 EE Oo 1 11161 0 15 niaren A 1 14 Chapter 2 BIOS Information rarnnnvrrrnnnnvvvennnnnenennnnnevernnn 2 1 2 1 Managing and updating your BIOS rrrsnrrrrnrnnnvvrrrnnn 2 2 2 1 1 Using AFUDOS utility to update the BIOS 2 2 22 BIOS Setup Progr di eonia 2 3 2 21 BIOS TE DA vage 2 3 222 COCNG Dal aa eee 2 4 2 3 MAN ME ad NES 2 5 2 3 1 Primary and Secondary Master Slave 0 2 6 2 3 2 System Information rrrrrnrnnnrrrrnrnnnrvrrnnnnnrrnennnr 2 7 2 4 Advanced MEN sagene enger anden 2 8 2A GIANTS EE EE ntennars 2 8 2 4 2 Onboard Devices Configuration cccceeee 2 9 4 Ole aena aO 2 11 2 5 Power MEN sntinccsnssnutinwessiatsaaiynstiantindladunanintseaiveneaaaeets 2 12 2 5 1 Power up control rrrrnnrnnnnnrrrvvvrrrnnrnnnnnrnvvnnnrnn 2 13 2 5 2 Hardware Monitor rrrrrnnrrrrrrnnnsnnrrrrrnsnrsnnnrnnenn 2 14 2 6 B00 Menu 2 15 2 6 1 Boot Settings Configuration rrrrrnvrrrennnnrrnnr 2 15 262 SC sv 2 17 L GE TE NE 2 18 Chapter 3 Software support rrrrrnnnnvrnvrnnnnnvrnnennnnnvnneennnn 3 1 3 1 Installing an operating System srrnrnnrnnvrrnrnnrnnvrnenn nn 3 2 3 2 Support CD Information jrsisinsessauteonstosncnsidwasacneumaaeandotant 3 2 3 2 1 Running the support CD
44. rical 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 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 Conventions used in this guide To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual HA WARNING DANGER Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task CAUTION Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task ay IMPORTANT Information that you MUST follow to complete a task NOTE Tips and additional information to aid in completing a task Where to find more information Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and soft
45. rom a file 3 Specify the location of the BIOS file such as from a floppy disk Click Next f 4 From the selection that appears choose a logo image Click Next Z If you wish you may create your ea own boot logo image in GIF JPG or BMP file formats 3 8 Chapter 3 Software support 5 When you click on an image It displays larger on the MyLogo2 screen Z MyLogo2 may not support too complex images If you encounter any problems on complex images try using a simpler image You may also use a photo editing software to shink the complex image lay it over a one color 640x480 pixel background and save the image with the background When you use the image it will appear smaller and centered on the screen 6 The next screen prompts you to flash the original BIOS to update it with the new boot logo Click Flash to update the BIOS 7 When finished click Exit then reboot x your computer Ver ana oe De ACFE DOG Pavia 4 Your system boots with the new f ge Pareto I boot logo EE Or peler Tran Dy farara DAA data ri Flas Bd li ae BS pee bore by oe va San PLD Paar Deion bo poste Erm Z Instead of starting from ASUS Update you may also launch ASUS MyLogo2 directly from the Windows Start menu to change your BIOS boot logo After you have modified the BIOS file with the new logo use the ASUS Update utility to upload the new BIOS ASUS A7N8X VM motherboard user guide 3 9 3 10 Microso
46. s 0 4 IDE devices Both the primary blue and secondary black connectors are slotted to prevent incorrect insertion of the IDE ribbon cable Floppy Disk connector This connector connects the provided ribbon cable for the floppy disk drive One side of the connector is slotted to prevent incorrect insertion of the floppy disk cable Flash EEPROM This 4Mb ISA chip contains the programmable BIOS program Super I O chipset ITE 1T8712F A offers support for a variety of I O functions Provides two high speed UART compatible serial ports and one parallel port with EPP and ECP capabilities UART2 can also be directed from COM2 to the Infrared Module for wireless connections The Super I O controller supports a floppy disk drive PS 2 keyboard and PS 2 mouse South bridge controller Features the brand new NVIDIA MCP2 MCP2 T optional integrated peripheral South Bridge controller operates at 800MB sec to communicate with the North Bridge for maximum bandwith required for PCI USB and support for Fast Ethernet devices The controller supports standard UltraATA 133 100 66 33 and separate data paths for each IDE channel are built in for up to two IDE devices The controller supports six USB ports one LAN port and is PCI rev2 2 compliant AGP Slot This Accelerated Graphics Port AGP slot only supports 1 5V AGP 8X 4X mode graphics cards for 3D graphical applications CNR slot The Communications and Networking Riser CNR slot supports interf
47. s Fan Speed xxxxRPM or Disabled The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU chassis and power fan speeds in rotations per minute RPM If any of the fans is not connected to the motherboard that field shows ORPM VCORE Voltage 3 3V Voltage 5V Voltage 12V Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators 2 14 Chapter 2 BIOS information 2 6 Boot Menu Boct Device Priority Specifies tha boot lat Best Device First Floppy Drive mi pars ep 2nd Boot Device PH 3T320413A Jrd Best Device PS5 ASDS CD 5340 A drii eacloead in anthaesis has baan F Boot Settings Configuration disabled in the k Security Corresponding type Ciloparight 1985 2002 Arerican Reqgatrends Inc 1st 2nd 3rd Boot Device This field specifies the boot sequence from the available devices Additional plug in boot devices installed appear in sequence after the list of current boot devices Configuration fields include FLOPPY DRIVE IDE Hard Drive ATAPI CD ROM and Other Boot Device 2 6 1 Boot Settings Configuration Bock Settings Configuration Allows BIOS to skip certain teste while Quick Boot Enabled et Enabled booting This will Add On FOM Display Hode Force BEIGE Mum Lock On Enabled Fast Prasant Disabled Ho Wait for Fl If Error Enabled Hit DEL Message Display Disabled Interrupt 19 Capture Dis
48. tem Specific Help window located to the right of each menu This window displays the help text for the currently highlighted field 2 3 Main Menu When you enter the Setup program the following screen appears gt System Information ELOS SETUF UTILITY Advanced TFT Esil Syatem Time 12 12 12 Use ENTER TAB System Data Thu 03 31 2003 or SHIFT TAB to Legacy Diskette A 1 44M 3 5 in elect a riald Primary IDE Master AT320413A Daa or to Primary IDE Slave ASUS CD 340 onFigure system time Secondary IDE Master Hat Detected Secondary IDE Slave Mat Detected System Information LSalact 8ere ar Select Item m Field Select Field General Help Sava and Exit Exit HOS iht 1985 2802 American Mesgatrends mi 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 lt Tab gt or lt Shift gt lt Tab gt keys to move between the hour minute and second fields ASUS A7N8X VM Motherboard 2 5 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 2099 Use the lt Tab gt or lt Shift gt lt Tab gt keys to move between the month d
49. tnp Exit amp Save Changes after saving the Exit amp Discard Changes change Di rd Change i Fi key can be used Load Setup Defaults for Chis operation Select Screen Ti Balact Item Enter Go to 8ub s rean F1 General Helg Fi Bavo and Exit ESC Exit Celopyright 1785 2022 fimerican Mey Pressing lt Esc gt does not immediately exit this menu Select one of the options from this menu or lt F10 gt from the legend bar to exit Exit amp Save Changes Once you are finished making your selections choose this option from the Exit menu to ensure the values you selected are saved to the CMOS RAM The CMOS RAM is sustained by an onboard backup battery and stays on even when the PC is turned off When you select this option a confirmation window appears Select Yes to save changes and exit If you attempt to exit the Setup program without saving your changes the program prompts you with a message asking if you want to save your changes before exiting Pressing lt Enter gt saves the changes while exiting Exit and 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 2 18 Chapter 2 BIOS information Discard Changes This option allows you to discard the selections you made and restore the previously saved values After se
50. uccessive increase in performance Configuration options 0 1 2 3 4 Ultra DMA Mode Auto This field enables you to select the DMA mode Configuration options Auto SWDMAO SWDMA1 SWDMA2 MWDMAO MWDMA1 MWDMA2 UDMA UDMA1 UDMA2 UDMA3 UDMA4 SMART Monitoring Auto This field allows you to enable or disable the S M A R T Self Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology system that utilizes internal hard disk drive monitoring technology This parameter is normally disabled because the resources used in the SMART monitoring feature may decrease system performance Configuration options Disabled Enabled Auto 32 bit DataTransfer Mode Disabled This field enables you enable or disable 32 bit data transfer mode Configuration option Disabled Enabled 2 3 2 System Information This option displays detailed information about the BIOS processor and system memory The values for these fields are automatically detected Refer to the screen capture below for details 03 13 03 ATH XDOO AHD DURCH TH BOD HAs System Memary Size 2248 Select Sorean Select Item Change Option Ganaral Halp Save and Exit Exit Arerican Megqatrendzs Ine ASUS A7N8X VM Motherboard 2 7 2 4 Advanced Menu BIOS SETUP UTILITY EHLE Pau F Har E Chipest E Onboard Devices Configuration k PI Prne ie Select Screen TAL Select Itam Enter Ga to Sub sereen Fl Gonaral Help F1G S
51. vices on it check the items in your package with the list below 1 2 Package contents Check your ASUS A7N8X VM package for the following items ASUS A7N8X VM motherboard Micro AT X form factor 9 6 in x 9 6 in ASUS A7N8X VM series support CD 40 pin 80 conductor ribbon cable for UltraATA 133 100 66 33 IDE drives Ribbon cable for a 3 5 inch floppy drive Bag of extra jumper caps I O shield User s Manual LN NN NE Chapter 1 Product Information 1 3 Special features Latest processor technology The motherboard supports the latest AMD Athlon Athlon XP 3000 processors via a Surface mounted 462 pin socket With up to 333Mhz front side bus frequency you can be assured of an efficient and reliable computing performance USB 2 0 technology EFA The motherboard supports the new Universal Serial Bus USB 2 0 specification extending the connection speed from 12 Mbps on USB 1 1 to a fast 480 Mbps on USB 2 0 The higher bandwidth of USB 2 0 allows connection of devices such as high resolution video conferencing cameras next generation scanners and printers and fast storage units USB 2 0 is backward compatible with USB 1 1 IEEE 1394 support optional MR Two 6 to 10 pin internal 1394 connectors support a multiplicity of connections for IEEE 1394 devices such as DV camcorders digital cameras and other consumer electronics with 1394 support The IEEE 1394 interface provides high speed and flexible PC connectivity of up t
52. ware updates 1 ASUS Websites The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information on ASUS hardware and software products The ASUS websites are listed in the ASUS Contact Information on page viii 2 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 vii viii ASUS contact information ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC Asia Pacific Address General Tel General Fax General Email Technical Support MB Others Tel Notebook Tel Desktop Server Tel Support Fax Web Site 150 Li Te Road Peitou Taipei Taiwan 112 886 2 2894 3447 886 2 2894 3449 info asus com tw 886 2 2890 7121 English 886 2 2890 7122 English 886 2 2890 7123 English 886 2 2890 7698 www asus com tw ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL America Address General Fax General Email Technical Support Support Fax General Support Web Site Support Email 44370 Nobel Drive Fremont CA 94538 USA 1 510 608 4555 tmd1 asus com 1 510 608 4555 1 510 739 3777 www asus com tsd asus com ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Germany and Austria Address General Fax General Email Technical Support Support Hotline Notebook Tel Support Fax Support Email Web Site Harkortstr 25 40880 Ratingen BRD Germany 49 2102 442066 sales asuscom de for marketing requests only MB Others
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