A7V400-MX SE
Contents
Notices.................................................................................................v
Safety information .............................................................................. vi
About this guide ................................................................................ vii
A7V400-MX SE specifications summary ........................................... viii
Chapter 1:
Product introduction
1.1
1.2
1.3
Welcome!.............................................................................. 1-2
Package contents ................................................................. 1-2
Special features.................................................................... 1-2
1.3.1
1.3.2
Product highlights................................................... 1-2
Innovative ASUS features ....................................... 1-4
1.4
1.5
Before you proceed .............................................................. 1-5
Motherboard overview.......................................................... 1-6
1.5.1
1.5.2
1.5.3
Motherboard layout ................................................ 1-6
Placement direction ................................................ 1-7
Screw holes ............................................................ 1-7
1.6
1.7
Central Processing Unit (CPU) .............................................. 1-8
1.6.1
1.6.2
Overview................................................................. 1-8
Installing the CPU.................................................... 1-8
System memory ................................................................... 1-9
1.7.1
1.7.2
1.7.3
1.7.4
Overview................................................................. 1-9
Memory configurations ........................................... 1-9
Installing a DIMM ...................................................1-13
Removing a DIMM .................................................1-13
1.8
Expansion slots...................................................................1-14
1.8.1
1.8.2
1.8.3
1.8.4
Installing an expansion card..................................1-14
Configuring an expansion card..............................1-14
AGP slot................................................................1-16
PCI slots................................................................1-16
1.9
Switch and jumpers ............................................................1-17
1.10 Connectors .........................................................................1-20
1.10.1 Rear panel connectors ..........................................1-20
1.10.2 Internal connectors...............................................1-21
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Chapter 2:
BIOS setup
2.1
Managing and updating your BIOS ........................................ 2-2
2.1.1
2.1.2
2.1.3
2.1.4
2.1.5
Creating a bootable floppy disk.............................. 2-2
AwardBIOS Flash Utility .......................................... 2-3
ASUS CrashFree BIOS utility ................................... 2-4
ASUS EZ Flash utility .............................................. 2-4
ASUS Update utility ................................................ 2-5
2.2
2.3
BIOS beep codes .................................................................. 2-7
BIOS setup program ............................................................. 2-7
2.3.1
2.3.2
BIOS menu bar ........................................................ 2-8
Legend bar ............................................................. 2-8
2.4
2.5
Main menu ..........................................................................2-10
Advanced menu..................................................................2-15
2.5.1
2.5.2
2.5.3
2.5.4
2.5.5
2.5.6
CPU Configuration.................................................2-15
Memory Configuration ..........................................2-16
Chipset .................................................................2-17
PCIPnP...................................................................2-19
Onboard Devices Configuration ............................2-20
USB Configuration.................................................2-22
2.6
2.7
Power menu........................................................................2-23
2.6.1
2.6.2
APM Configuration ................................................2-24
Hardware Monitor .................................................2-26
Boot menu ..........................................................................2-27
2.7.1
2.7.2
2.7.3
2.7.4
2.7.5
2.7.6
Boot Device Priority..............................................2-27
Removable Drives .................................................2-28
Hard Disk Drives ...................................................2-28
CDROM Drives .......................................................2-29
Boot Settings Configuration .................................2-29
Security ................................................................2-30
2.8
Exit menu ...........................................................................2-32
Chapter 3:
Software support
3.1
3.2
Installing an operating system ............................................. 3-2
Support CD information........................................................ 3-2
3.2.1
3.2.2
3.2.3
3.2.4
Running the support CD ......................................... 3-2
Drivers menu .......................................................... 3-3
Utilities menu.......................................................... 3-3
Contacts menu ....................................................... 3-4
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Notices
Federal Communications Commission Statement
This device complies with FCC Rules Part 15. 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 adapter or extension
cord. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit.
Make sure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your
area. If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you
are using, contact your local power company.
•
If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact
a qualified service technician or your retailer.
Operation safety
•
•
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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About 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 guide.
WARNING. 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. Refer to the ASUS contact
information.
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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A7V400-MX SE specifications summary
CPU
Socket A for AMD Athlon™ XP/Sempron™ processors
Thoroughbred/Barton core support
Chipset
VIA KM400A
VIA VT8237 (no RAID support)
Front Side Bus (FSB)
Memory
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 only at 333 MHz (DDR333)
Expansion slots
Storage
3 x PCI
1 x AGP 8X/4X (1.5V only)
• 2 x IDE connectors support up to four
UltraATA133/100/66 hard disk drives
• 2 x Serial ATA connectors support up to two
Serial ATA hard disk drives
Graphics
Audio
Integrated VIA UniChrome™ 3D/2D graphics and
video controller
AD1888 SoundMAX 6-channel audio CODEC
S/PDIF out interface
LAN
USB
VIA VT6103 10/100 Mbps Ethernet LAN PHY
Supports up to eight USB 2.0 ports
Hardware
monitoring
Super I/O integrated monitoring of CPU/chassis fan
and MB/CPU temperature
Rear panel I/O
ports
1 x Parallel port
1 x Serial (COM1) port
1 x VGA port
1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple)
1 x PS/2 mouse port (green)
1 x LAN (RJ-45) port
4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
6-channel audio ports
Internal
connectors
1 x Floppy disk drive connectors
2 x IDE connectors
2 x Serial ATA connectors
2 x USB connectors
1 x S/PDIF out connector
1 x GAME connector
1 x CD connector
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Internal
1 x AUX connector
connectors
(continuation)
1 x Front panel audio connector
CPU/chassis fan connectors
ATX power connector
Panel connector
BIOS features
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)
Industry standard
Manageability
PCI 2.2, USB 2.0/1.1
Wake on Ring (WOR), Wake on LAN (WOL)
Support CD
contents
Drivers
ASUS PC Probe
ASUS Live Update Utility
Award BIOS Flash Utility
Adobe Acrobat Reader
Anti-virus Utility (OEM version)
Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c
Form factor
Micro-ATX form factor: 9.6 in x 9.6 in
* Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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This chapter describes the
motherboard features and the new
technologies it supports.
Product
1
introduction
1.1 Welcome!
Thank you for buying an ASUS® A7V400-MX SE motherboard!
The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies,
making it another standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards!
Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it,
check the items in your package with the list below.
1.2 Package contents
Check your motherboard package for the following items.
Motherboard
Cables
ASUS A7V400-MX SE motherboard
Serial ATA signal cable and Serial ATA power cable
Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable
Floppy disk drive cable
Accessories
I/O shield
Application CDs ASUS motherboard support CD
Documentation User guide
If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
1.3 Special features
1.3.1 Product highlights
400 MHz FSB support
The motherboard comes with a Socket A that supports Athlon™ XP/
Sempron™ processor with up to 400 MHz front side bus frequency for
increased application productivity and enhanced digital multimedia
experience. See page 1-8.
VIA KM400A and VT8237
The VIA KM400A Northbridge and the VIA VT8237 Southbridge chipset
provides support for vital motherboard interfaces. The Northridge chip
features an integrated VIA Unichrome™ 2D/3D graphics core allowing
efficient execution of multimedia applications and playback support for
DVD video. The chipsets communicate at speeds of up to 533 MB/s using
the fast 8X V-Link connection.
The VT8237 chip provides native support for Serial ATA, USB, Parallel ATA,
LAN, and audio interfaces.
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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 fast 333 MHz memory bus delivers the required bandwidth
for the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications.
See page 1-9 for details.
Serial ATA technology
The motherboard supports the Serial ATA technology through the Serial ATA
connectors and the VIA VT8237R. The SATA specification allows for thinner,
more flexible cables with lower pin count, reduced voltage requirement, and
up to 150 MB/s data transfer rate. See page 1-22 for details.
Integrated Ethernet LAN controller
A 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet controller is embedded in this motherboard
to give you a fast and reliable connection to a local area network (LAN)
and the Internet. See page 1-20.
SoundMax 6-channel audio
Onboard is the ADI SoundMax 5.1-channel audio CODEC. The SoundMAX
Digital Audio System is the industry’s highest performance and most
reliable audio solution for business professionals, audiophiles, musicians,
and gamers. SoundMAX Digital Audio System can output 5.1 channel
surround sound and features state-of-the-art DLS2 MIDI synthesizer and
supports all major game audio technologies. See page 1-20.
S/PDIF digital sound ready
The motherboard supports the S/PDIF Out function through the S/PDIF
connector at midboard. The S/PDIF technology turns your computer into a
high-end entertainment system with digital connectivity to powerful audio and
speaker systems. See page 1-25 for details.
USB 2.0 technology
The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0
specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from the
12 Mbps bandwidth on USB 1.1 to a fast 480 Mbps on USB 2.0. USB 2.0 is
backward compatible with USB 1.1. See pages 1-20 and 1-23 for details.
ASUS A7V400-MX SE
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1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features
CrashFree BIOS
This feature allows you to restore the original BIOS data from a floppy disk
(with the original BIOS file and the AwardBIOS Flash Utility) in case the BIOS
file gets corrupted. This utility eliminates the need to buy a replacement
ROM chip. See page 2-4 for details.
ASUS EZ Flash BIOS
With the ASUS EZ Flash, you can easily update the system BIOS even
before loading the operating system. No need to use a DOS-based utility or
boot from a floppy disk. See page 2-4 for details.
ASUS C.O.P. (CPU Overheating Protection)
The ASUS C.O.P. (CPU Overheating Protection) is a hardware protection
circuit that automatically shuts down the system power before
temperatures go high enough to permanently damage the CPU. See page
2-26 for details.
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1.4 Before you proceed
Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard
components or change any motherboard settings.
•
•
Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any
component.
Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a
metal object, such as the power supply case, before handling
components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity
•
•
Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them.
Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded
antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component.
•
Before you install or remove any component, ensure
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.
Onboard LED
The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to
indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode. This is a
reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power
cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. The
illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED.
SB_PWR
A7V400-MX SE
ON
OFF
Standby
Power
Powered
Off
A7V400-MX SE Onboard LED
ASUS A7V400-MX SE
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1.5 Motherboard overview
1.5.1 Motherboard layout
24.5cm (9.6in)
PS/2KBMS
T: Mouse
B: Keyboard
Socket 462
CPU_FAN
COM1
DSW
VGA1
USB12
VIA
KM400A
LAN_USB34
Top:Line In
Center:Line Out
Below:Mic In
Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP1)
SATA2
SATA1
VIA
VT6103
PCI1
VIA
A7V400-MX SE
PCI2
VT8237
CR2032 3V
Lithium Cell
Super
I/O
CMOS Power
SPDIF
CHA_FAN1
PANEL
PCI3
CLRTC
USBPWR56
USBPWR78
AD1888
SB_PWR
FP_AUDIO
AUX
CD
USB56
USB78
GAME
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