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Законодательство обязывает продавца передать покупателю, вместе с товаром, руководство по эксплуатации Asus A7S8X-MX. Отсутствие инструкции либо неправильная информация, переданная потребителю, составляют основание для рекламации в связи с несоответствием устройства с договором. В законодательстве допускается предоставлении руководства в другой, чем бумажная форме, что, в последнее время, часто используется, предоставляя графическую или электронную форму инструкции Asus A7S8X-MX или обучающее видео для пользователей. Условием остается четкая и понятная форма.

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Слово происходит от латинского "instructio", тоесть привести в порядок. Следовательно в инструкции Asus A7S8X-MX можно найти описание этапов поведения. Цель инструкции заключается в облегчении запуска, использования оборудования либо выполнения определенной деятельности. Инструкция является набором информации о предмете/услуге, подсказкой.

К сожалению немного пользователей находит время для чтения инструкций Asus A7S8X-MX, и хорошая инструкция позволяет не только узнать ряд дополнительных функций приобретенного устройства, но и позволяет избежать возникновения большинства поломок.

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Прежде всего здесь мы найдем ответы касательно конструкции, возможностей устройства Asus A7S8X-MX, использования отдельных аксессуаров и ряд информации, позволяющей вполне использовать все функции и упрощения.

После удачной покупки оборудования/устройства стоит посвятить несколько минут для ознакомления с каждой частью инструкции Asus A7S8X-MX. Сейчас их старательно готовят или переводят, чтобы они были не только понятными для пользователя, но и чтобы выполняли свою основную информационно-поддерживающую функцию.

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    Motherboard A7S8X-MX[...]

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    ii ii ii ii ii Copyright © 2004 ASUST eK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purpos[...]

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    iii iii iii iii iii Contents Notices ................................................................................................ vi Safety information ............................................................................. vii About this guide ............................................................................... viii Typography[...]

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    iv iv iv iv iv Contents Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ........................................ 2-2 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk .............................. 2-2 2.1.2 AwardBIOS Flash Utility ................................[...]

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    v v v v v Contents Chapter 3: Software support Chapter 3: Software support Chapter 3: Software support Chapter 3: Software support Chapter 3: Software support 3.1 Installing an operating system ............................................. 3-2 3.2 Support CD information ........................................................ 3-2 3.2.1 Running the [...]

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    vi vi vi vi vi Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement Federal Communications Commission Statement Federal Communications Commission Statement Federal Communications Commission Statement Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: ?[...]

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    vii vii vii vii vii Safety information Electrical safety Electrical safety Electrical safety Electrical safety Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the d[...]

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    viii viii viii viii viii About this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. How this guide is organized How this guide is organized How this guide is organized How this guide is organized How this guide is organized This manual contains the following parts: • • • • • Chapter[...]

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    ix ix ix ix ix Conventions used in this guide Conventions used in this guide Conventions used in this guide Conventions used in this guide Conventions used in this guide To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. Typography DANGER/WARNING: DANGER/WARNING: DANGER/WARNING: DAN[...]

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    x x x x x CPU CPU CPU CPU CPU Chipset Chipset Chipset Chipset Chipset Front Side Bus Front Side Bus Front Side Bus Front Side Bus Front Side Bus Memory Memory Memory Memory Memory Expansion slots Expansion slots Expansion slots Expansion slots Expansion slots Storage Storage Storage Storage Storage Audio Audio Audio Audio Audio LAN LAN LAN LAN LAN [...]

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    xi xi xi xi xi *Specifications are subject to change without notice. A7S8X-MX specifications summary Internal Internal Internal Internal Internal connectors connectors connectors connectors connectors Indu Indu Indu Indu Indu stry standar stry standar stry standar stry standar stry standar d d d d d Support CD Support CD Support CD Support CD Suppo[...]

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    xii xii xii xii xii[...]

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    ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX 1-1 1-1 1-1 1-1 1-1 1 Product introduction This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports.[...]

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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 1.1 Welcome! Thank you for buying an ASUS Thank you for buying an ASUS Thank you for buying an ASUS Thank you for buying an ASUS Thank you for buying an ASUS ® ® ® ® [...]

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    ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX 1-3 1-3 1-3 1-3 1-3 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 1.3.1 1.3.1 1.3.1 1.3.1 Product highlights Product highlights Product highlights Product highlights Product highlights AMD Athon™ XP/Sempron™ processor support AMD Athon™ XP/Sempron™ processor support AMD Athon™ XP/Sempron?[...]

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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 C.O.P. (CPU Ove[...]

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    ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX 1-5 1-5 1-5 1-5 1-5 Onboard LED Onboard LED Onboard LED Onboard LED Onboard LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode. This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug [...]

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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 A7S8X-MX ® 1.5 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it. Make sure to[...]

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    ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX 1-7 1-7 1-7 1-7 1-7 1.5.3 1.5.3 1.5.3 1.5.3 1.5.3 Motherboard layout Motherboard layout Motherboard layout Motherboard layout Motherboard layout A7S8X-MX P ANEL1 SIS 964 SIS 741GX AUX1 CPU_F AN1 CD1 CHA_F AN1 19.8cm (7.8in) 24.4cm (9.6in) PCI1 AD1888 PCI2 DDR DIMM2 (64/72 bit, 18[...]

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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) The motherboard comes with a surface mount 462-pin Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket designed for the AMD Athlon™ XP/Sempron™ proces[...]

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    ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX 1-9 1-9 1-9 1-9 1-9 3. Position the CPU above the socket such that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the base of the socket lever. 4. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it fits in place. 2. Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up [...]

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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 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 1.7.1 1.7.1 1.7.1 1.7.1 Overview Overview Overview Overview Overview The motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual Inline Memory[...]

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    ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX 1-11 1-11 1-11 1-11 1-11 Memory frequency/CPU FSB synchronization Memory frequency/CPU FSB synchronization Memory frequency/CPU FSB synchronization Memory frequency/CPU FSB synchronization Memory frequency/CPU FSB synchronization CPU FSB CPU FSB CPU FSB CPU FSB CPU FSB DDR DIMM T[...]

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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 1.7.4 1.7.4 1.7.4 1.7.4 1.7.4 Removing a DIMM Removing a DIMM Removing a DIMM Removing a DIMM Removing a DIMM Follow these steps to remove a DIMM. 1. Simultaneously [...]

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    ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX 1-13 1-13 1-13 1-13 1-13 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support. 1.8.1 1.8.1 1.8.1 1.8.1 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card Installing an expansion card In[...]

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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 1.8.3 1.8.3 1.8.3 1.8.3 1.8.3 Interrupt assignments Interrupt assignments Interrupt assignments Interrupt assignments Interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assign[...]

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    ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX 1-15 1-15 1-15 1-15 1-15 1.8.4 1.8.4 1.8.4 1.8.4 1.8.4 PCI slots PCI slots PCI slots PCI slots PCI slots This motherboard has two PCI slots. The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. The figure shows [...]

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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 1.9 Jumpers 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC1) Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC1) Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC1) Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC1) Clear RTC RAM (3-pin C[...]

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    ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX 1-17 1-17 1-17 1-17 1-17 2. 2. 2. 2. 2. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1234, USBPW5678) USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1234, USBPW5678) USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1234, USBPW5678) USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1234, USBPW5678) USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1234, USBPW5678) [...]

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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 3. 3. 3. 3. 3. External frequency selection (3-pin FSB_SEL1, FSB_SEL0) External frequency selection (3-pin FSB_SEL1, FSB_SEL0) External frequency selection (3-pin FS[...]

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    ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX 1-19 1-19 1-19 1-19 1-19 1.10 Connectors 1.10.1 1.10.1 1.10.1 1.10.1 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors Rear panel connectors Rear panel connectors Rear panel connectors Rear panel connectors 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. PS/2 mouse port (green). PS/2 mouse port (green). PS/2 mouse port (green). PS/2[...]

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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 7. 7. 7. 7. 7. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bu[...]

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    ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX 1-21 1-21 1-21 1-21 1-21 1.10.2 1.10.2 1.10.2 1.10.2 1.10.2 Internal connectors Internal connectors Internal connectors Internal connectors Internal connectors 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) Floppy disk d[...]

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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 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 [...]

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    ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX 1-23 1-23 1-23 1-23 1-23 3. 3. 3. 3. 3. Serial ATA connectors Serial ATA connectors Serial ATA connectors Serial ATA connectors Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2) (7-pin SATA1, SATA2) (7-pin SATA1, SATA2) (7-pin SATA1, SATA2) (7-pin SATA1, SATA2) These connectors are for [...]

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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 4. 4. 4. 4. 4. CPU, and Chassis fan connectors CPU, and Chassis fan connectors CPU, and Chassis fan connectors CPU, and Chassis fan connectors CPU, and Chassis fan c[...]

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    ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX 1-25 1-25 1-25 1-25 1-25 6. 6. 6. 6. 6. GAME/MIDI connector (16-1 pin GAME1) GAME/MIDI connector (16-1 pin GAME1) GAME/MIDI connector (16-1 pin GAME1) GAME/MIDI connector (16-1 pin GAME1) GAME/MIDI connector (16-1 pin GAME1) This connector is for a GAME/MIDI port. Connect the GAM[...]

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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 7. 7. 7. 7. 7. ATX power connector (20-pin ATXPWR1) ATX power connector (20-pin ATXPWR1) ATX power connector (20-pin ATXPWR1) ATX power connector (20-pin ATXPWR1) AT[...]

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    ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX 1-27 1-27 1-27 1-27 1-27 The serial port bracket (COM1) is purchased separately. 10. 10. 10. 10. 10. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) Serial port connector (10-1[...]

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    1-28 1-28 1-28 1-28 1-28 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction 11. 11. 11. 11. 11. Speaker out connector (4-pin SPEAKER1) Speaker out connector (4-pin SPEAKER1) Speaker out connector (4-pin SPEAKER1) Speaker out connector (4-pin[...]

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    ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX 1-29 1-29 1-29 1-29 1-29 13. 13. 13. 13. 13. System panel connector (10-1 pin PANEL) System panel connector (10-1 pin PANEL) System panel connector (10-1 pin PANEL) System panel connector (10-1 pin PANEL) System panel connector (10-1 pin PANEL) This connector supports several cha[...]

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    1-30 1-30 1-30 1-30 1-30 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction[...]

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    ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX 2-1 2-1 2-1 2-1 2-1 2 BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.[...]

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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 A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 2.1.2 2.1.2 2.1.2 2.1.2 2.1.2 AwardBIOS Flash Utility AwardBIOS Flash Utility AwardBIOS Flash Utility AwardBIOS Flash Utility AwardBIOS Flash Utility The Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) can be updated using the built-in Flash Memory Writer utility or using a [...]

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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 4. Press <Alt> + <F2> during POST to display the following screen. 5. A WDFLASH checks the new BIOS file from the floppy disk. 7. After the new BIOS file is copied, the computer returns to POST. 6. After veri[...]

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    ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX 2-5 2-5 2-5 2-5 2-5 2.1.3 2.1.3 2.1.3 2.1.3 2.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash utility ASUS EZ Flash utility ASUS EZ Flash utility ASUS EZ Flash utility ASUS EZ Flash utility The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to go through the long process of booting from a [...]

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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 2 2 2 2 2 .1.4 .1.4 .1.4 .1.4 .1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS utility ASUS CrashFree BIOS utility ASUS CrashFree BIOS utility ASUS CrashFree BIOS utility ASUS CrashFree BIOS utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS is an auto recovery t[...]

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    ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX 2-7 2-7 2-7 2-7 2-7 Installing ASUS Update Installing ASUS Update Installing ASUS Update Installing ASUS Update Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Place the support CD in the optical drive. The Drivers Drivers Drivers Drivers Drivers menu appears. 2. Click the Util[...]

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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 3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select Auto Select Auto Select Auto Select Auto Select . Click Next Next Next Next Next . Updating the BIOS through the Internet Updating th[...]

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    ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX 2-9 2-9 2-9 2-9 2-9 Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: 1. Launch the ASUS Update util[...]

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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 2.2 BIOS Setup program This motherboard supports a programmable Flash ROM that you can update using the provided utility described in section “2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS.” Use the BIOS Setup program whe[...]

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    ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX 2-11 2-11 2-11 2-11 2-11 2.2.1 2.2.1 2.2.1 2.2.1 2.2.1 BIOS menu bar BIOS menu bar BIOS menu bar BIOS menu bar BIOS menu bar The top of the screen has a menu bar with the following selections: MAIN MAIN MAIN MAIN MAIN Use this menu to make changes to the basic system configuratio[...]

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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 General help General help General help General help General help In addition to the Item Specific Help window, the BIOS setup program also provides a General Help screen. You may launch this screen from any menu by [...]

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    ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX 2-13 2-13 2-13 2-13 2-13 2.3.1 2.3.1 2.3.1 2.3.1 2.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx] System Time [xx:xx:xx] System Time [xx:xx:xx] System Time [xx:xx:xx] System Time [xx:xx:xx] Sets the system to the time that you specify (usually the current time). The format is hour, minute, second. V[...]

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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 2.3.6 2.3.6 2.3.6 2.3.6 2.3.6 Primary and Secondary IDE Master/Slave Primary and Secondary IDE Master/Slave Primary and Secondary IDE Master/Slave Primary and Secondary IDE Master/Slave Primary and Secondary IDE Mas[...]

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    ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX 2-15 2-15 2-15 2-15 2-15 PIO Mode [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] This option lets you set a PIO (Programmed Input/Output) mode for the IDE device. Modes 0 through 4 provide successive increase in performance. Configuration options: [Auto] [[...]

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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 2.4 Advanced Menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. CPU Configuration Chipset PCIPnP Onboard Device Configuration USB Configuration Select Menu Item Speci[...]

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    ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX 2-17 2-17 2-17 2-17 2-17 2.4.1 2.4.1 2.4.1 2.4.1 2.4.1 CPU configuration CPU configuration CPU configuration CPU configuration CPU configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information auto-detected by the BIOS. CPU Type AMD Sempron(tm) CPU Speed 1500 MHz Cache RA[...]

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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 2.4.2 2.4.2 2.4.2 2.4.2 2.4.2 Chipset configuration Chipset configuration Chipset configuration Chipset configuration Chipset configuration The items in this menu show the chipset configuration settings. Select an i[...]

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    ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX 2-19 2-19 2-19 2-19 2-19 Graphics Aperture Size [64MB] Allows you to select the size of mapped memory for AGP graphic data. Configuration options: [4MB] [8MB] [16MB] [32MB] [64MB] [128MB] [256MB] [512MB] AGP Fast Write Support [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the AGP fa[...]

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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 Frequency Control Frequency Control Frequency Control Frequency Control Frequency Control CPU: DRAM Frequency Ratio [SPD] DRAM Frequency 133 MHz CPU Frequency [166] Select Menu Item Specific Help Select AGP aperture[...]

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    ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX 2-21 2-21 2-21 2-21 2-21 2.4.3 2.4.3 2.4.3 2.4.3 2.4.3 PCIPnP PCIPnP PCIPnP PCIPnP PCIPnP The items in this menu show the PCIPnP configuration settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display a pop-up menu with the configuration options. Plug & Play O/S [No] Resou[...]

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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 2.4.4 2.4.4 2.4.4 2.4.4 2.4.4 Onboard device configuration Onboard device configuration Onboard device configuration Onboard device configuration Onboard device configuration The items in this menu show the onboard [...]

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    ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX 2-23 2-23 2-23 2-23 2-23 Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Allows you to set the addresses for the onboard serial port connector. Configuration options: [[...]

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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 2.4.5 2.4.5 2.4.5 2.4.5 2.4.5 USB configuration USB configuration USB configuration USB configuration USB configuration The items in this menu show the USB configuration settings. Select an item then press <Enter[...]

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    ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX 2-25 2-25 2-25 2-25 2-25 2.5 Power Menu The Power menu allows you to reduce power consumption. This feature turns off the video display and shuts down the hard disk after a period of inactivity. ACPI Suspend Type [S3(STR)] ACPI Suspend Type [S3(STR)] ACPI Suspend Type [S3(STR)] A[...]

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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 2.5.1 2.5.1 2.5.1 2.5.1 2.5.1 APM configuration APM configuration APM configuration APM configuration APM configuration This menu shows the Advanced Power Management (APM) configuration settings. Select an item then[...]

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    ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX 2-27 2-27 2-27 2-27 2-27 The computer cannot receive or transmit data until the computer and applications are fully running. Thus, connection cannot be made on the first try. Turning an external modem off and then back on while the computer is off causes an initialization string [...]

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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 Month Alarm [NA] Month Alarm [NA] Month Alarm [NA] Month Alarm [NA] Month Alarm [NA] To set the month of alarm, highlight this item and press <Enter> to display a pop-up menu. Use the up and down arrow keys to[...]

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    ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX 2-29 2-29 2-29 2-29 2-29 2.5.2 2.5.2 2.5.2 2.5.2 2.5.2 Hardware monitor Hardware monitor Hardware monitor Hardware monitor Hardware monitor This menu shows the hardware monitor settings auto-detected by the BIOS. Power System Temperature 39 o C/102 o F CPU Temperature 39 o C/102 [...]

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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 2.6 Boot Menu This Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display a pop-up menu with the configuration options. Boot Device Priority Removable Drives[...]

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    ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX 2-31 2-31 2-31 2-31 2-31 1st ~ xth Boot Device 1st ~ xth Boot Device 1st ~ xth Boot Device 1st ~ xth Boot Device 1st ~ xth Boot Device These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices. The number of devices that appears on the screen depends on the[...]

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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 2.6.4 2.6.4 2.6.4 2.6.4 2.6.4 CD-ROM drives CD-ROM drives CD-ROM drives CD-ROM drives CD-ROM drives CDROM Drives 1. 1st Slave: ASUS CD-S520/A Item Specific Help Use <up> or <down> arrow to select a devic[...]

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    ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX 2-33 2-33 2-33 2-33 2-33 Boot Up Floppy Seek [Disabled] Boot Up Floppy Seek [Disabled] Boot Up Floppy Seek [Disabled] Boot Up Floppy Seek [Disabled] Boot Up Floppy Seek [Disabled] When [Enabled], the BIOS will seek the flopy disk drive to determine whether the drive has 40 or 80 [...]

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    2-34 2-34 2-34 2-34 2-34 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Supervisor Password [Clear] Supervisor Password [Clear] Supervisor Password [Clear] Supervisor Password [Clear] Supervisor Password [Clear] User Password [Clear] User Password [Clear] User Password [Clear] User Pass[...]

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    ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX 2-35 2-35 2-35 2-35 2-35 Forgot the password? If you forget your password, you can clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. The RAM data containing the password information is powered by the onboard button cell battery. If you need to erase the CMOS RAM, refer to s[...]

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    2-36 2-36 2-36 2-36 2-36 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Exit & Discard Changes Exit & Discard Changes Exit & Discard Changes Exit & Discard Changes Exit & Discard Changes Select this option only if you do not want to save the changes that you made to [...]

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    ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX 3-1 3-1 3-1 3-1 3-1 3 Software support This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package.[...]

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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 A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX 3-3 3-3 3-3 3-3 3-3 3.2.2 3.2.2 3.2.2 3.2.2 3.2.2 Drivers menu Drivers menu Drivers menu Drivers menu Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. SiS IDE Driver Si[...]

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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 3.2.3 3.2.3 3.2.3 3.2.3 3.2.3 Utilities menu Utilities menu Utilities menu Utilities menu Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard sup[...]

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    ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX ASUS A7S8X-MX 3-5 3-5 3-5 3-5 3-5 3.2.4 3.2.4 3.2.4 3.2.4 3.2.4 ASUS Contact information ASUS Contact information ASUS Contact information ASUS Contact information ASUS Contact information Click the Contact Contact Contact Contact Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can al[...]

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    3-6 3-6 3-6 3-6 3-6 Chapter 3: Software support Chapter 3: Software support Chapter 3: Software support Chapter 3: Software support Chapter 3: Software support[...]