Asus A7N8X VM 400 User Manual

A7N8X-VM 400  
User Manual  
Contents  
Contents ......................................................................................... iii  
Notices ............................................................................................v  
Safety information .......................................................................... vi  
ASUS contact information ............................................................ viii  
A7N8X-VM 400 specifications summary ........................................ ix  
Chapter 1 - Motherboard Info ........................................... 1-1  
1.1 Welcome! ........................................................................... 1-2  
1.2 Package contents ............................................................... 1-2  
1.3 Special features.................................................................. 1-2  
1.4 Motherboard components .................................................. 1-3  
1.5 Motherboard layout ............................................................ 1-6  
1.6 Before you proceed ............................................................ 1-7  
1.7 Central Processing Unit (CPU)........................................... 1-7  
1.8 System memory ................................................................. 1-8  
Installing a DIMM................................................................ 1-8  
1.9 Expansion slots .................................................................. 1-8  
1.9.1 Configuring an expansion card .............................. 1-8  
1.9.2 Standard Interrupt Assignments ............................ 1-9  
1.9.3 AGP slot ............................................................... 1-10  
1.9.4 PCI slots .............................................................. 1-10  
1.10 Jumpers.............................................................................1-11  
1.11 Connectors ....................................................................... 1-13  
Chapter 2 - BIOS Information ........................................... 2-1  
2.1 Managing and Updating your BIOS.................................... 2-2  
2.1.1 Using AFUDOS to update the BIOS ...................... 2-2  
2.2 BIOS Setup program .......................................................... 2-3  
2.2.1 BIOS menu bar ...................................................... 2-3  
2.2.2 Legend bar............................................................. 2-4  
2.3 Main Menu.......................................................................... 2-5  
2.3.1 Primary and Secondary IDE Master/Slave ............ 2-6  
2.3.2 System Information ................................................ 2-7  
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2.4 Advanced Menu ................................................................. 2-8  
2.4.1 Chipset................................................................... 2-8  
2.4.2 Onboard Devices Configuration............................. 2-9  
2.4.3 PCIPnP .................................................................2-11  
2.5 Power Menu ..................................................................... 2-12  
2.5.1 Power Up Control ................................................ 2-13  
2.5.2 Hardware Monitor ................................................ 2-14  
2.6 Boot Menu ........................................................................ 2-15  
2.6.1 Boot Settings Configuration ................................. 2-15  
2.6.2 Security ................................................................ 2-17  
2.7 Exit Menu ......................................................................... 2-20  
Chapter 3 - Software support ........................................... 3-1  
3.1 Installing an operating system ............................................ 3-2  
3.2 Support CD information ...................................................... 3-2  
3.2.1 Running the support CD ........................................ 3-2  
3.2.3 Utilities menu ......................................................... 3-3  
3.2.2 Drivers menu ......................................................... 3-3  
iv  
Notices  
Federal Communications Commission Statement  
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to  
the following two conditions:  
• This device may not cause harmful interference, and  
• This device must accept any interference received including interference  
that may cause undesired operation.  
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a  
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits  
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference  
in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate  
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with  
manufacturer’s instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio  
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not  
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful  
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by  
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the  
interference by one or more of the following measures:  
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.  
• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to  
which the receiver is connected.  
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.  
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.  
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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 electrical outlet you  
are using, contact your local power company.  
• If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a  
qualified service technician or your retailer.  
Operation safety  
• 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.  
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Conventions used in this guide  
To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the  
following symbols used throughout this manual.  
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.  
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 software 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.  
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ASUS contact information  
ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (Asia-Pacific)  
Address  
150 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 112  
Telephone  
Web site  
+886-2-2894-3447  
Technical Support  
Telephone(MB/Component)  
(Notebook)  
(Server/PC)  
(Networking)  
Support fax  
+886-2-2890-7121 (English)  
+886-2-2890-7122 (English)  
+886-2-2890-7123 (English)  
+886-2-2890-7902 (English)  
+886-2-2890-7698  
ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America)  
Address  
Fax  
44370 Nobel Drive, Fremont, CA 94538, USA  
+1-510-608-4555  
E-mail  
Web site  
usa.asus.com  
Technical Support  
Telephone (General)  
(Notebook)  
Support fax  
Support e-mail  
+1-502-995-0883  
+1-510-739-3777  
+1-502-933-8713  
ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria)  
Address  
Telephone  
Fax  
Harkort Str. 25, D-40880 Ratingen, Germany  
+49-2102-95990  
+49-2102-959911  
Online contact  
Technical Support  
Telephone  
+49-2102-95990  
Fax  
+49-2102-959911  
Online support  
Web site  
ASUS COMPUTER (Middle East and North Africa)  
Address  
Telephone  
Fax  
P.O. Box 64133, Dubai, U.A.E.  
+9714-283-1774  
+9714-283-1775  
Web site  
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A7N8X-VM 400 specifications summary  
CPU  
Socket A Type 462 for AMD Athlon™/Athlon™ XP CPUs  
400/333/266 MHz FSB Support  
Chipset  
NVIDIA® nForce2 IGP North bridge controller  
NVIDIA® nForce2 MCP2 (MCP2-T optional) South bridge  
Front Side Bus (FSB)  
Memory  
400/333/266 Mhz  
2 x 184-pin DDR DIMM Sockets  
Maximum 2 GB unbuffered PC2700/2100 non-ECC DDR  
RAM memory.  
Expansion slots  
3 x PCI  
1 x AGP 8X (1.5V only)  
IDE  
2 x UltraATA 133/100/66/33  
Graphics  
Integrated nForce 2 with TV-out  
Supports UMA Mode  
Audio  
Realtek ALC650 6CH Audio CODEC linked w/ South Bridge  
Realtek 8201BL PHY 10/100 Mbps  
LAN  
IEEE 1394 (optional)  
Hardware Monitoring  
Agere FW802C PHY supports up to 400Mbps data transfers  
Super I/O integrated monitoring of CPU/chassis fan rotation  
and MB/CPU temperature  
Special Features  
S/PDIF in/out support  
Back Panel I/O Ports  
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  
Internal I/O  
Connectors  
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  
GAME/MIDI connector  
TV out connector  
Serial connector  
Front panel audio connector  
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A7N8X-VM 400 specifications summary  
BIOS features  
4Mb Flash EEPROM, AMI BIOS, ACPI 2.0, DMI, Green,  
PnP, TCAV, SMBIOS 2.3  
Industry standard  
Manageability  
PCI 2.2, USB 2.0/1.1  
DMI 2.0, WOL, WOR, WO_USB, WO_KB/MS, SM Bus  
Support CD contents  
Device drivers  
ASUS PC Probe  
ASUS Update  
ASUS Screen Saver  
Adobe Acrobat Reader  
Trend Microtm PC-cillin anti-virus software  
Accessories  
Form Factor  
User Guide  
ASUS A7N8X-VM 400 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.  
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Chapter 1  
This chapter describes the features of the  
A7N8X-VM 400 motherboard. It includes brief  
descriptions of the motherboard components,  
and illustrations of the layout, jumper settings,  
and connectors.  
Product introduction  
1.1 Welcome!  
Thank you for buying the ASUS® A7N8X-VM 400 motherboard!  
The ASUS A7N8X-VM 400 motherboard is loaded with the most advanced  
technologies to deliver maximum performance for socket A 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 devices on it, check the  
items in your package with the list below.  
1.2 Package contents  
Check your ASUS A7N8X-VM 400 package for the following items.  
ASUS A7N8X-VM 400 motherboard  
Micro-ATX form factor: 9.6 in x 9.6 in  
ASUS A7N8X-VM 400 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  
1.3 Special features  
Latest processor technology  
The motherboard supports the latest AMD Athlon™/AMD Athlon™ XP processors via  
a surface mounted 462-pin socket. With up to 400Mhz front side bus frequency,  
you can be assured of an efficient and reliable computing performance.  
USB 2.0 technology  
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.  
6-channel digital audio  
The Realtek ALC650 Audio CODEC provides 6-channel audio playback for 5.1  
surround sound, over 90dB dynamic range.  
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Chapter 1: Product Information