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    Motherboard A7V400-MX SE[...]

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    ii ii ii ii ii Copyright © 2005 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. Copyright © 2005 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. Copyright © 2005 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. Copyright © 2005 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. Copyright © 2005 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, includ[...]

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    iii iii iii iii iii Contents Notices ................................................................................................. v Safety information .............................................................................. vi About this guide ................................................................................ vii A7V400-MX [...]

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    iv iv iv iv iv Safeguards Contents Chapter 2: Chapter 2: Chapter 2: Chapter 2: Chapter 2: BIOS setup BIOS setup BIOS setup BIOS setup 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 .....................[...]

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    v v v v v 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 app[...]

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    vi vi vi vi vi 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 device[...]

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    vii vii vii vii vii 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. ASUS websites ASUS websites ASUS websites ASUS websites ASUS websites The AS[...]

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    viii viii viii viii viii A7V400-MX SE specifications summary (continued next page) Socket A for AMD Athlon ™ XP/Sempron ™ processors Thoroughbred/Barton core support VIA KM400A VIA VT8237 (no RAID support) 400/333/266/200 MHz 2 x 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets support up to maximum 2 GB unbuffered DDR400*/333/266/200 non-ECC DDR SDRAM memory *may run[...]

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    ix ix ix ix ix * Specifications are subject to change without notice. 1 x AUX connector 1 x Front panel audio connector CPU/chassis fan connectors ATX power connector Panel connector 2 Mb Flash ROM, Phoenix Award BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.3,ASUS EZ Flash, ASUS CrashFree BIOS, ASUS C.O.P. (CPU Overheating Protection) PCI 2.2, USB 2.0/1.1 [...]

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    x x x x x[...]

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    1 Pr oduct introduction This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports.[...]

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    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 1.3 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 400 MHz FSB support 400 [...]

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    ASUS A7V400-MX SE ASUS A7V400-MX SE ASUS A7V400-MX SE ASUS A7V400-MX SE ASUS A7V400-MX SE 1-3 1-3 1-3 1-3 1-3 DDR memory support DDR memory support DDR memory support DDR memory support DDR memory support Employing the Double Data Rate (DDR) memory technology, the motherboard supports up to 2 GB of system memory using DDR 333/266/ 200 DIMMs. The fa[...]

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    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 CrashFree BIOS [...]

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    ASUS A7V400-MX SE ASUS A7V400-MX SE ASUS A7V400-MX SE ASUS A7V400-MX SE ASUS A7V400-MX SE 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 th[...]

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    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 1.5 Motherboard overview 1.5.1 1.5.1 1.5.1 1.5.1 1.5.1 Motherboard layout Motherboard layout Motherboard layout Motherboard layout Motherboard layout 24.5cm (9.6in) PCI1 [...]

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    ASUS A7V400-MX SE ASUS A7V400-MX SE ASUS A7V400-MX SE ASUS A7V400-MX SE ASUS A7V400-MX SE 1-7 1-7 1-7 1-7 1-7 Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. 1.5.2 1.5.2 1.5.2 1.5.2 1.5.2 Placement direction Placement direction Placement direction Placement direction Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure[...]

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    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) 1.6.1 1.6.1 1.6.1 1.6.1 1.6.1 Overview Overview Overview Overview Overview The motherboard has a Socket A for installation. The Athlon ?[...]

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    ASUS A7V400-MX SE ASUS A7V400-MX SE ASUS A7V400-MX SE ASUS A7V400-MX SE ASUS A7V400-MX SE 1-9 1-9 1-9 1-9 1-9 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 has two Double Data Rate (DDR) DIMM sockets that support up to 2 GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR400*/333/266/200 DDR SDRAM DIMMs. Each DI[...]

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    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 DDR400 Qualified Vendors List DDR400 Qualified Vendors List DDR400 Qualified Vendors List DDR400 Qualified Vendors List DDR400 Qualified Vendors List 256 MB KINGSTON[...]

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    ASUS A7V400-MX SE ASUS A7V400-MX SE ASUS A7V400-MX SE ASUS A7V400-MX SE ASUS A7V400-MX SE 1-11 1-11 1-11 1-11 1-11 256 MB NANYA NT256D64S88C0G-5T 3 N/A SS NT5DS32M8CT-5T 512 MB NANYA NT512D64S8HC0G-5T 3 N/A DS NT5DS32M8CT-5T 256 MB BRAIN POWER B6U808-256M-SAM-400 N/A SAMSUNG SS K4H560838D-TCC4 512 MB BRAIN POWER B6U808-512M-SAM-400 N/A SAMSUNG DS K[...]

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    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 256 MB NANYA NT256D64S88C0G-5T 3 N/A SS NT5DS32M8CT-5T 256 MB SAMSUNG M368L3223ETN-CB3 N/A SAMSUNG SS K4H560838E-TCB3 512 MB SAMSUNG M368L6423ETN-CB3 2.5 SAMSUNG DS [...]

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    ASUS A7V400-MX SE ASUS A7V400-MX SE ASUS A7V400-MX SE ASUS A7V400-MX SE ASUS A7V400-MX SE 1-13 1-13 1-13 1-13 1-13 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 Follow these steps to install a DIMM. 1. Locate the DIMM sockets in the motherboard. 2. Unlock a DIMM socket by pre[...]

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    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 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. [...]

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    ASUS A7V400-MX SE ASUS A7V400-MX SE ASUS A7V400-MX SE ASUS A7V400-MX SE ASUS A7V400-MX SE 1-15 1-15 1-15 1-15 1-15 Standard interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments IRQ IRQ IRQ IRQ IRQ Priority Priority Priority Priority Priority Standard Functi[...]

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    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 1.8.4 1.8.4 1.8.4 1.8.4 1.8.4 PCI slots PCI slots PCI slots PCI slots PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards [...]

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    ASUS A7V400-MX SE ASUS A7V400-MX SE ASUS A7V400-MX SE ASUS A7V400-MX SE ASUS A7V400-MX SE 1-17 1-17 1-17 1-17 1-17 1.9 Switch and jumpers 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. CPU external frequency selection (DSW Switches 1-5) CPU external frequency selection (DSW Switches 1-5) CPU external frequency selection (DSW Switches 1-5) CPU external frequency selection (DSW Swi[...]

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    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 2. 2. 2. 2. 2. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the Real[...]

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    ASUS A7V400-MX SE ASUS A7V400-MX SE ASUS A7V400-MX SE ASUS A7V400-MX SE ASUS A7V400-MX SE 1-19 1-19 1-19 1-19 1-19 3. 3. 3. 3. 3. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPWR12, USBPWR34, USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPWR12, USBPWR34, USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPWR12, USBPWR34, USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPWR12, USBPWR34, USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPWR12, [...]

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    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 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 11[...]

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    ASUS A7V400-MX SE ASUS A7V400-MX SE ASUS A7V400-MX SE ASUS A7V400-MX SE ASUS A7V400-MX SE 1-21 1-21 1-21 1-21 1-21 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) This [...]

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    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 3. 3. 3. 3. 3. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2) Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2) Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2) Serial ATA connectors[...]

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    ASUS A7V400-MX SE ASUS A7V400-MX SE ASUS A7V400-MX SE ASUS A7V400-MX SE ASUS A7V400-MX SE 1-23 1-23 1-23 1-23 1-23 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 [...]

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    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 7. 7. 7. 7. 7. Internal audio connectors (4-pin CD, AUX) Internal audio connectors (4-pin CD, AUX) Internal audio connectors (4-pin CD, AUX) Internal audio connector[...]

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    ASUS A7V400-MX SE ASUS A7V400-MX SE ASUS A7V400-MX SE ASUS A7V400-MX SE ASUS A7V400-MX SE 1-25 1-25 1-25 1-25 1-25 9. 9. 9. 9. 9. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF) Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF) Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF) Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF) Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF) This connector is fo[...]

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    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 11. 11. 11. 11. 11. System panel connector (20-pin PANEL) System panel connector (20-pin PANEL) System panel connector (20-pin PANEL) System panel connector (20-pin [...]

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    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.[...]

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    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 Utilit[...]

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    ASUS A7V400-MX SE ASUS A7V400-MX SE ASUS A7V400-MX SE ASUS A7V400-MX SE ASUS A7V400-MX SE 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 You may update the Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) using a bootable floppy disk with the [...]

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    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 2.1.3 2.1.3 2.1.3 2.1.3 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS utility ASUS CrashFree BIOS utility ASUS CrashFree BIOS utility ASUS CrashFree BIOS utility ASUS CrashFree BIOS utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS allows you to update the B[...]

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    ASUS A7V400-MX SE ASUS A7V400-MX SE ASUS A7V400-MX SE ASUS A7V400-MX SE ASUS A7V400-MX SE 2-5 2-5 2-5 2-5 2-5 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 ® en[...]

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    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 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 B[...]

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    ASUS A7V400-MX SE ASUS A7V400-MX SE ASUS A7V400-MX SE ASUS A7V400-MX SE ASUS A7V400-MX SE 2-7 2-7 2-7 2-7 2-7 2.3 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable low pin count (LPC) chip 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 ar[...]

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    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 • The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply for most conditions to ensure optimum performance. If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to ensure system comp[...]

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    ASUS A7V400-MX SE ASUS A7V400-MX SE ASUS A7V400-MX SE ASUS A7V400-MX SE ASUS A7V400-MX SE 2-9 2-9 2-9 2-9 2-9 General help General help General help General help General help In addition to the Item 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 Ge[...]

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    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 2.4 Main menu System Time [hh:mm:ss] System Time [hh:mm:ss] System Time [hh:mm:ss] System Time [hh:mm:ss] System Time [hh:mm:ss] Sets the system to the time that you specify (usually the current time). The format is[...]

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    ASUS A7V400-MX SE ASUS A7V400-MX SE ASUS A7V400-MX SE ASUS A7V400-MX SE ASUS A7V400-MX SE 2-11 2-11 2-11 2-11 2-11 Primary/Secondary IDE Master/Slave Primary/Secondary IDE Master/Slave Primary/Secondary IDE Master/Slave Primary/Secondary IDE Master/Slave Primary/Secondary IDE Master/Slave Primary IDE Master/Slave [Auto] Primary IDE Master/Slave [Au[...]

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    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 [Manual] and [CHS] Settings [Manual] and [CHS] Settings [Manual] and [CHS] Settings [Manual] and [CHS] Settings [Manual] and [CHS] Settings Manually enter the number of cylinders, heads and sectors per track for the[...]

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    ASUS A7V400-MX SE ASUS A7V400-MX SE ASUS A7V400-MX SE ASUS A7V400-MX SE ASUS A7V400-MX SE 2-13 2-13 2-13 2-13 2-13 Head Head Head Head Head Configures the number of read/write heads. Refer to the drive documentation to determine the correct value. To make changes to this field, set the IDE Primary Master field to [Manual] and the Access Mode to [CH[...]

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    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 Capacity Capacity Capacity Capacity Capacity Refer to the previous section. Cylinder Cylinder Cylinder Cylinder Cylinder Refer to the previous section. Head Head Head Head Head Refer to the previous section. Precomp[...]

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    ASUS A7V400-MX SE ASUS A7V400-MX SE ASUS A7V400-MX SE ASUS A7V400-MX SE ASUS A7V400-MX SE 2-15 2-15 2-15 2-15 2-15 2.5 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. CPU Configuration Memory Configuration Chipset PCIPnP Onboard Devices Configuration USB Configuration Select Menu Item Spe[...]

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    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 2.5.2 2.5.2 2.5.2 2.5.2 2.5.2 Memory Configuration Memory Configuration Memory Configuration Memory Configuration Memory Configuration This menu allows you to change the system memory settings. Current DRAM Frequenc[...]

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    ASUS A7V400-MX SE ASUS A7V400-MX SE ASUS A7V400-MX SE ASUS A7V400-MX SE ASUS A7V400-MX SE 2-17 2-17 2-17 2-17 2-17 2.5.3 2.5.3 2.5.3 2.5.3 2.5.3 Chipset Chipset Chipset Chipset Chipset The Chipset menu allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu. Chipset F1 : Help ↑ ↑ ↑ ?[...]

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    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 AGP Bridge Configuration AGP Bridge Configuration AGP Bridge Configuration AGP Bridge Configuration AGP Bridge Configuration AGP Bridge Configuration F1 : Help ↑ ↑ ↑ ↑ ↑ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ : Select Item -[...]

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    ASUS A7V400-MX SE ASUS A7V400-MX SE ASUS A7V400-MX SE ASUS A7V400-MX SE ASUS A7V400-MX SE 2-19 2-19 2-19 2-19 2-19 2.5.4 2.5.4 2.5.4 2.5.4 2.5.4 PCIPnP PCIPnP PCIPnP PCIPnP PCIPnP The PCIPnP menu allows you to change the settings for installed PCI devices. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu. PCIPnP F1 : Help ↑ ↑ ↑[...]

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    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 IRQ 3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15 assigned to IRQ 3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15 assigned to IRQ 3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15 assigned to IRQ 3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15 assigned to IRQ 3, 4, 5, 7,[...]

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    ASUS A7V400-MX SE ASUS A7V400-MX SE ASUS A7V400-MX SE ASUS A7V400-MX SE ASUS A7V400-MX SE 2-21 2-21 2-21 2-21 2-21 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 turn on or off the onboard LAN boot ROM. This item appears on[...]

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    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 2.5.6 2.5.6 2.5.6 2.5.6 2.5.6 USB Configuration USB Configuration USB Configuration USB Configuration USB Configuration The USB Configuration menu allows you to adjust the settings for the onboard USB controllers. S[...]

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    ASUS A7V400-MX SE ASUS A7V400-MX SE ASUS A7V400-MX SE ASUS A7V400-MX SE ASUS A7V400-MX SE 2-23 2-23 2-23 2-23 2-23 2.6 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced Power Management (APM). Select an item, then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. ACPI Suspend Type [S1&S3] ACPI APIC Suppor[...]

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    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 2.6.1 2.6.1 2.6.1 2.6.1 2.6.1 APM Configuration APM Configuration APM Configuration APM Configuration APM Configuration APM Configuration F1 : Help ↑ ↑ ↑ ↑ ↑ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ : Select Item -/+ : Change [...]

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    ASUS A7V400-MX SE ASUS A7V400-MX SE ASUS A7V400-MX SE ASUS A7V400-MX SE ASUS A7V400-MX SE 2-25 2-25 2-25 2-25 2-25 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] When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows [...]

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    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 2.6.2 2.6.2 2.6.2 2.6.2 2.6.2 Hardware Monitor Hardware Monitor Hardware Monitor Hardware Monitor Hardware Monitor Hardware Monitor F1 : Help ↑ ↑ ↑ ↑ ↑ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ : Select Item -/+ : Change Value [...]

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    ASUS A7V400-MX SE ASUS A7V400-MX SE ASUS A7V400-MX SE ASUS A7V400-MX SE ASUS A7V400-MX SE 2-27 2-27 2-27 2-27 2-27 2.7 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot settings. Select a sub-menu, then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. Boot Device Priority Removable Drives Hard Disk Drives CDROM Drives Boot [...]

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    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 2.7.2 2.7.2 2.7.2 2.7.2 2.7.2 Removable Drives Removable Drives Removable Drives Removable Drives Removable Drives This menu allows you to arrange the removable drive sequence. The screen shows the removable drive(s[...]

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    ASUS A7V400-MX SE ASUS A7V400-MX SE ASUS A7V400-MX SE ASUS A7V400-MX SE ASUS A7V400-MX SE 2-29 2-29 2-29 2-29 2-29 2.7.4 2.7.4 2.7.4 2.7.4 2.7.4 CDROM Drives CDROM Drives CDROM Drives CDROM Drives CDROM Drives This menu allows you to arrange the optical drive sequence. The screen shows the optical drive(s) installed in the system. When more than on[...]

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    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 Bootup Num-lock [On] Bootup Num-lock [On] Bootup Num-lock [On] Bootup Num-lock [On] Bootup Num-lock [On] Allows you to select the power-on state for the keyboard NumLock key. Configuration options: [Off] [On] Halt O[...]

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    ASUS A7V400-MX SE ASUS A7V400-MX SE ASUS A7V400-MX SE ASUS A7V400-MX SE ASUS A7V400-MX SE 2-31 2-31 2-31 2-31 2-31 To clear the password: 1. Select either the Supervisor Password Supervisor Password Supervisor Password Supervisor Password Supervisor Password o r User Password User Password User Password User Password User Password , then press <[...]

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    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 2.8 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to save or discard your changes to, and/or load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items. Exit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Load Setup De[...]

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    3 S oftware support This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package.[...]

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    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 ASSETU[...]

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    ASUS A7V400-MX SE ASUS A7V400-MX SE ASUS A7V400-MX SE ASUS A7V400-MX SE ASUS A7V400-MX SE 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 device[...]

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    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 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 c[...]