Asus A7V600 X User Manual

A7V600-X  
User Guide  
Contents  
Notices ............................................................................................ v  
Safety information .......................................................................... vi  
About this guide............................................................................. vii  
ASUS contact information ............................................................ viii  
A7V600-X specifications summary................................................. ix  
Chapter 1: Product introduction  
1.1 Welcome! ........................................................................... 1-2  
1.2 Package contents ............................................................... 1-2  
1.3 Special Features ................................................................ 1-3  
1.3.1 Product highlights ................................................... 1-3  
1.3.2 Value-added solutions ............................................ 1-5  
1.4 Motherboard components .................................................. 1-6  
1.4.1 Core specifications ................................................. 1-7  
1.5 Motherboard layout ............................................................ 1-9  
1.6 Before you proceed .......................................................... 1-10  
1.7 Motherboard installation ....................................................1-11  
1.7.1 Placement direction ..............................................1-11  
1.7.2 Screw holes ..........................................................1-11  
1.8 Central Processing Unit (CPU)......................................... 1-12  
1.8.1 Installing the CPU ................................................ 1-12  
1.9 System memory ............................................................... 1-13  
1.9.1 DDR400 Qualified Vendor List ............................. 1-13  
1.10 Expansion slots ................................................................ 1-14  
1.10.1 Configuring an expansion card........................... 1-14  
1.10.2 Standard interrupt assignments ......................... 1-14  
IRQ assignments for this motherboard ....................... 1-15  
1.10.3 AGP slot ............................................................. 1-15  
1.11 Jumpers............................................................................ 1-16  
1.12 Connectors ....................................................................... 1-18  
Chapter 2: BIOS information  
2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS .................................... 2-2  
2.1.1 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS ............ 2-2  
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Contents  
2.1.2 Using AFLASH to update the BIOS ....................... 2-4  
2.1.3 Recovering the BIOS with CrashFree BIOS 2 ....... 2-7  
2.2 BIOS Setup program .......................................................... 2-9  
2.2.1 BIOS menu bar ...................................................... 2-9  
2.2.2 Legend bar........................................................... 2-10  
2.3 Main Menu.........................................................................2-11  
2.3.1 Primary and Secondary Master/Slave ................. 2-13  
2.3.2 Keyboard Features .............................................. 2-15  
2.4 Advanced Menu ............................................................... 2-16  
2.4.1 Chip Configuration ............................................... 2-18  
2.4.2 I/O Device Configuration...................................... 2-20  
2.4.3 PCI Configuration ................................................ 2-22  
2.5 Power Menu ..................................................................... 2-23  
2.5.1 Power Up Control ................................................ 2-25  
2.5.2 Hardware Monitor ................................................ 2-26  
2.6 Boot Menu ........................................................................ 2-27  
2.7 Exit Menu ......................................................................... 2-29  
Chapter 3: Software support  
3.1 Install an operating system................................................. 3-2  
3.2 Support CD information ...................................................... 3-2  
3.2.1 Running the support CD ........................................ 3-2  
3.2.2 Drivers menu ......................................................... 3-3  
3.2.3 Utilities menu ......................................................... 3-3  
3.2.4 ASUS Contact Information ..................................... 3-4  
3.3 ASUS Instant Music Lite..................................................... 3-5  
3.4 RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 0 + 1 Configurations .................... 3-7  
3.4.1 Install the Serial ATA (SATA) hard disks................. 3-8  
3.4.2 Enter VIA® Tech RAID BIOS Utility ........................ 3-9  
3.4.3 Create Array......................................................... 3-10  
3.4.4 Delete Array ......................................................... 3-13  
3.4.5 Select Boot Array ................................................. 3-13  
3.4.6 Serial Number View ............................................. 3-14  
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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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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 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  
15 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  
44370 Nobel Drive, Fremont, CA 94538, USA  
Fax  
E-mail  
Web site  
+1-510-608-4555  
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  
Harkort Str. 25, D-40880 Ratingen, Germany  
Telephone  
Fax  
Online contact  
Technical Support  
Telephone  
Fax  
+49-2102-95990  
+49-2102-959911  
+49-2102-95990  
+49-2102-959911  
Online support  
Web site  
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A7V600-X specifications summary  
CPU  
Socket A for AMD Athlon XP/Athlon/Duron with  
Thoroughbred/Barton Core support  
Chipset  
Northbridge: VIA KT600  
Southbridge: VIA VT8237  
Front Side Bus (FSB)  
Memory  
400/333/266/200Mhz  
3 x 184-pin DDR DIMM Sockets support a maximum of 3GB  
unbuffered non-ECC PC3200/2700/2100 DDR SDRAM  
memory  
Expansion slots  
Storage  
1 x AGP 8X  
6 x PCI  
2 x UltraDMA 133/100/66  
2 x Serial ATA with RAID 0, RAID 1 and JBOD support  
Audio  
ADI AD1888 6-channel CODEC  
S/PDIF out interface  
LAN  
Integrated 10/100 Mbps LAN controller  
Special Features  
ASUS EZ Flash  
Power Loss Restart  
ASUS C.O.P. (CPU Overheating Protection)  
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2  
ASUS Instant Music Lite  
Overclocking  
Features  
ASUS JumperFree  
ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall)  
CPU Voltage adjustable  
SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) from 100Mhz up to  
250MHz at 1MHz increment  
Back Panel I/O  
1 x Parallel  
1 x Serial  
1 x PS/2 Keyboard  
1 x PS/2 Mouse  
1 x Audio I/O  
4 x USB 2.0  
1 x RJ-45 Port  
1 x S/PDIF out port  
Internal I/O  
Connectors  
CPU/Chassis FAN connectors  
20-pin ATX power connector  
Chassis Intrusion  
GAME/MIDI connector  
CD/AUX audio in  
Front panel audio connector  
2 x USB 2.0 connector supports additional 4 USB 2.0 ports  
2 x Serial ATA port  
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A7V600-X specifications summary  
BIOS features  
2Mb Flash ROM, ASUS Jumperfree, Award BIOS, PnP,  
DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS2.3, ASUS EZ Flash, ASUS  
CrashFree BIOS 2, ASUS C.P.R.  
Industry standard  
Manageability  
PCI 2.2, USB 2.0  
WfM 2.0. DMI 2.0, WOR, WOL, chassis intrusion  
ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.5 cm)  
Form Factor  
Support CD contents  
Device drivers  
ASUS PC Probe  
Anti-virus utility  
ASUS LiveUpdate Utility  
* Specifications are subject to change without notice.  
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Chapter 1  
This chapter gives information about the ASUS  
A7V600-X motherboard that came with the  
system.This chapter includes the motherboard  
layout, jumper settings, and connector locations.  
ASUS A7V600-X motherboard  
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1.1 Welcome!  
Thank you for buying the ASUS® A7V600-X motherboard!  
The ASUS A7V600-X motherboard is loaded with the most advanced technologies  
to deliver the maximum performance for socket A processors. Based on the  
advanced VIA KT600 chipset with FSB 400 and DDR 400 support, the ASUS  
A7V600-X also features AGP 8X, Serial ATA, USB 2.0 as well as 6-channel audio,  
Fast Ethernet LAN and S/PDIF out features. Unique ASUS features such as ASUS  
C.O.P., C.P.R. , CrashFree BIOS2, and more are included to ensure the best user  
experience and value in a motherboard.  
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 A7V600-X package for the following items.  
ASUS A7V600-X motherboard  
ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.5 cm)  
ASUS A7V600-X series support CD  
1 pc. 80-conductor ribbon cable for UltraDMA/66/100/133 IDE drives  
Ribbon cable for a 3.5-inch floppy drive  
I/O shield  
Bag of extra jumper caps  
User Guide  
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1.3 Special features  
1.3.1 Product highlights  
400 FSB K7 Platform  
The ASUS A7V600-X motherboard is loaded with the most advanced technologies  
to deliver the maximum performance for socket A processors. Based on the  
advanced VIA KT600 chipset with FSB 400 and DDR 400 support, the ASUS  
A7V600-X features AGP8X, Serial ATA, USB 2.0 as well as a 6-channel audio  
CODEC and Fast Ethernet LAN. Unique ASUS features such as ASUS C.O.P.,  
C.P.R. and more are included to ensure the best user experience and value in a  
motherboard.  
400MHz FSB Athlon XP CPU support  
AMD’s Athlon XP 3200+ and all follow-up CPUs now support 400MHz Front Side  
Bus (FSB) for increased office productivity and enhanced digital media experience.  
DDR400 (PC3200) support  
DDR400 (PC3200), the latest and fastest DDR memory standard, supports  
bandwidth up to 3.2 GB/s to provide enhanced system performance.  
(Note: PC3200 maximum to 2 DIMMs only. Visit the ASUS website for the latest  
qualified DDR400 module list.)  
AGP 8X support  
AGP 8X (AGP 3.0) is the next generation VGA interface specification that enables  
enhanced graphics performance with high bandwidth speeds up to 2.12 GB/s. With  
a bus of 533Mhz, AGP 8X is twice as fast as AGP 4X.  
Serial ATA technology  
Serial ATA is the next generation ATA specification that provides scalable  
performance for today and tomorrow. With up to 150MB/s data transfer rate, SATA  
is faster than current Parallel ATA, while providing 100% software compatibility.  
8 USB 2.0 ports  
USB 2.0 is the latest connectivity standard for next generation components and  
peripherals. USB 2.0 delivers fast transfer speeds up to 40 times faster at 480 MB/  
s, for easy connectivity and ultra-fast data transfers. The higher bandwidth of USB  
2.0 allows connection of devices such as high resolution video conferencing  
cameras, next generation scanners, printers, and fast storage units. USB 2.0 is  
backward compatible with USB 1.1.  
ASUS A7V600-X motherboard  
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S/PDIF out port on Back I/O  
The A7V600-X provides convenient connectivity to external home theater audio  
systems via an S/PDIF out interface. Experience 5.1-channel surround sound and  
enhanced 3D audio while playing your favorite DVDs or games.  
C.O.P. (CPU Overheating Protection):  
With AMD® Athlon XP™ installed, the motherboard offers automatic CPU  
Overheating Protection to prolong the life of the entire system. If the CPU  
temperature exceeds the set criteria, the PC shuts down automatically.  
ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall)  
The C.P.R. feature of the ASUS motherboard BIOS allows automatic resetting to  
the BIOS previous settings in case the system hands due to overclocking. When  
the system hangs due to overclocking, C.P.R. eliminates the need to open the  
system chassis and clear the RTC data. Simply reboot the system, and the BIOS  
automatically restores the previous value of the CPU parameters.  
CrashFree BIOS 2  
The CrashFree BIOS 2 feature allows you to restore the original BIOS data from  
the ASUS support CD in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. This  
protection feature eliminates the need to buy a replacement ROM chip.  
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.  
ASUS Instant Music Lite  
Through this unique feature, the motherboard is conveniently designed to allow  
users to enjoy their favorite music, without the need to enter Windows. (The  
stickers on keyboard are separately purchased.)  
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1.3.2 Value-added solutions  
Overclocking  
adjustable CPU frequency multiple in BIOS using the ASUS JumperFree™  
solution  
C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall)  
adjustable CPU VCORE voltages  
Stepless Frequency Selection (SFS) for fine-tuning system bus frequency from  
100MHz up to 250MHz at 1MHz increments  
Temperature, fan, and voltage monitoring  
The CPU temperature is monitored by the ASUS ASIC to prevent overheating and  
damage. The system fan rotations per minute (RPM) is monitored for timely failure  
detection. The system voltage levels are monitored to ensure stable supply of  
current for critical components.  
Chassis intrusion detection  
The motherboard supports chassis intrusion monitoring. A chassis intrusion event  
is retained in CMOS for more protection.  
ASUS update  
This utility allows you to update the motherboard BIOS through a user-friendly  
interface. Connect to the Internet then to the ASUS FTP site nearest you to obtain  
the latest BIOS version for your motherboard.  
ASUS A7V600-X motherboard  
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