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Asus A7N8X-VM 400 User Manual

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  • Page 1 A7N8X-VM 400 User Manual...
  • Page 2 Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing.

  • Page 3: Table Of 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 ..........

  • Page 4: Contents

    Contents 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 .........

  • Page 5: Notices

    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.

  • Page 6: Safety Information

    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.

  • Page 7: Conventions Used In This Guide

    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.

  • Page 8: Asus Contact Information

    Harkort Str. 25, D-40880 Ratingen, Germany Telephone +49-2102-95990 +49-2102-959911 Online contact www.asuscom.de/sales Technical Support Telephone +49-2102-95990 +49-2102-959911 Online support www.asuscom.de/support Web site www.asuscom.de/news ASUS COMPUTER (Middle East and North Africa) Address P.O. Box 64133, Dubai, U.A.E. Telephone +9714-283-1774 +9714-283-1775 Web site www.ASUSarabia.com viii...

  • Page 9: A7N8X-Vm 400 Specifications Summary

    A7N8X-VM 400 specifications summary 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) 400/333/266 Mhz Memory...
  • Page 10 ASUS Screen Saver Adobe Acrobat Reader Trend Micro PC-cillin anti-virus software Accessories 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 Form Factor Micro-ATX form factor: 9.6 in x 9.6 in...

  • Page 11: Product Introduction

    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...

  • Page 12: 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.

  • Page 13: Motherboard Components

    Motherboard components Before you install the motherboard, learn about its major components and available features to facilitate the installation and future upgrades. Refer to the succeeding pages for the component descriptions. ASUS A7N8X-VM 400 Motherboard...
  • Page 14 Onboard LED. This onboard LED lights up if there is a standby power on the motherboard. This LED acts as a reminder to turn off the system power before plugging or unplugging devices. ATX power connector. This standard 20-pin connector connects to an ATX 12V power supply.
  • Page 15 VGA port. This 15-pin VGA port connects to a VGA monitor. Serial port. This port connects to your serial mouse and other serial devices. PS/2 keyboard port. This purple 6-pin connector is for a PS/2 keyboard. ASUS A7N8X-VM 400 Motherboard...

  • Page 16: Motherboard Layout

    Motherboard layout 24.5cm (9.6in) PS/2 T: Mouse Socket 462 B: Keyboard CPU_FAN1 COM1 PWR_LED1 USBPW34 USBPW12 USB34 Bottom: Top: USB1 RJ-45 USB2 CHA_FAN Top:Line In Center:Line Out Below:Mic In A7N8X-VM Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP8X1) Realtek RTL8201 Super CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power PCI 1 nVidia...

  • Page 17: Before You Proceed

    The motherboard provides a Socket A (462) for CPU installation. AMD processors offer gigahertz speeds to support all the latest computing platforms and applications. The A7N8X-VM 400 supports AMD Athlon™/AMD Athlon™ XP processors with “QuantiSpeed” data processing, large data caches, 3D enhancements and 400/333/ 266Mhz bus speeds.

  • Page 18: System Memory

    3. Firmly insert the DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips lock into place. Expansion slots The A7N8X-VM 400 motherboard has three (3) PCI and one (1) Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) expansion slots. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support.

  • Page 19: Standard Interrupt Assignments

    – – – – – – PCI slot 2 – – – used – – – PCI slot 3 – – used – – – – AGP slot – used – – – – – ASUS A7N8X-VM 400 Motherboard...

  • Page 20: Agp Slot

    +1.5V AGP 8X cards. Note the notches on the card golden fingers to ensure that they fit the AGP slot on your motherboard. AGP Card without Retention Notch A7N8X-VM 400 A7N8X-VM 400 Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP8X) 1.9.4 PCI slots Three 32-bit PCI slots are available on this motherboard. The slots support PCI cards such as LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications.

  • Page 21: Jumpers

    The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in sleep mode. USBPW34 +5VSB (Default) USBPW12 A7N8X-VM 400 +5VSB (Default) USBPW56 A7N8X-VM 400 USB Device Wake Up +5VSB (Default) ASUS A7N8X-VM 400 Motherboard 1-11...
  • Page 22 5. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. Hold down the <Del> key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data. A7N8X-VM 400 CLRTC1 Normal Clear CMOS (Default) A7N8X-VM 400 Clear RTC RAM 1-12 Chapter 1: Product Information...

  • Page 23: Connectors

    For UltraATA 133/100/66/33IDE devices, use an 80-conductor IDE cable. NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the IDE ribbon cable to PIN 1. A7N8X-VM 400 A7N8X-VM 400 IDE Connectors PIN 1 ASUS A7N8X-VM 400 Motherboard 1-13...
  • Page 24 PIN 1 A7N8X-VM 400 PIN 1 A7N8X-VM 400 Floppy Disk Drive Connector 3. ATX power connectors (20-pin ATXPWR1) These connectors connect to an ATX 12V power supply. The plugs from the power supply are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit.
  • Page 25 A7N8X-VM 400 USB34 USB56 A7N8X-VM 400 USB 2.0 Headers 5. GAME/MIDI connector (16-1 pin GAME1) This connector supports a GAME/MIDI module. If your package came with the optional USB 2.0/GAME module, connect the GAME/MIDI cable to this connector.
  • Page 26 A7N8X-VM 400 +12V Rotation A7N8X-VM 400 12-Volt Cooling Fan Power Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Lack of sufficient air flow within the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan connectors! 7.
  • Page 27 This is an interface for front panel audio cable that allows convenient connection and control of audio devices. A7N8X-VM 400 FP_AUDIO A7N8X-VM 400 Front Panel Audio Connector 9. OnBoard LED The green Light Emitting Diode (LED) lights-ON if there is standby power and lights-OFF when the power is turned off.
  • Page 28 Left Audio Channel A7N8X-VM 400 Ground Right Audio Channel A7N8X-VM 400 Internal Audio Connectors 11. Digital Audio Connector (6-1 pin SPDIF1) This connector is for optional S/PDIF audio module that allows digital instead of analog sound input and output. A7N8X-VM 400...
  • Page 29 TV_OUT A7N8X-VM 400 A7N8X-VM 400 TV Out Connector 13. Serial Port 2 connector (10-1 pin COM2) This connector accommodates a second serial port using an optional serial port bracket. Connect the bracket cable to this connector then install the bracket into a slot opening at the back of the system chassis.

  • Page 30: System Panel Connector

    14. System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1) This connector accommodates several system front panel functions. Keyboard Lock Speaker Connector Power LED A7N8X-VM 400 Reset SW IDE LED ATX Power SMI Lead Switch* A7N8X-VM 400 Requires an ATX power supply. System Panel Connectors •...

  • Page 31: Chapter 2 - Bios Information

    Chapter 2 This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup Menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. BIOS information...

  • Page 32: Managing And Updating Your Bios

    Careless updating may result to more problems with the motherboard! 1. Download an updated ASUS BIOS file from the Internet (WWW or FTP) (see ASUS CONTACT INFORMATION on page x for details) and save to the boot floppy disk you created earlier.

  • Page 33: Bios Setup Program

    Use this menu to exit the current menu or to exit the Setup program. To access the menu bar items, press the right or left arrow key on the keyboard until the desired item is highlighted. ASUS A7N8X-VM 400 Motherboard...

  • Page 34: Legend Bar

    2.2.2 Legend bar At the bottom of the Setup screen is a legend bar. The keys in the legend bar allow you to navigate through the various setup menus. The following table lists the keys found in the legend bar with their corresponding functions. Navigation Key(s) Function Description <F1>...

  • Page 35: Main Menu

    Valid values for hour, minute and second are Hour: (00 to 23), Minute: (00 to 59), Second: (00 to 59). Use the <Tab> or <Shift> + <Tab> keys to move between the hour, minute, and second fields. ASUS A7N8X-VM 400 Motherboard...

  • Page 36: Primary And Secondary Ide Master/Slave

    System Date [XX/XX/XXXX] Sets the system to the date that you specify (usually the current date). The format is month, day, year. Valid values for month, day, and year are Month: (1 to 12), Day: (1 to 31), Year: (up to 2099). Use the <Tab> or <Shift> + <Tab> keys to move between the month, day, and year fields.

  • Page 37: System Information

    The values for these fields are automatically detected. Refer to the screen capture below for details. AMI BIOS Version : 08.00.08 Build Data : 08/04/03 Processor Type : AMD DURON(TM) Speed : 1600MHz Count System Memory Size : 256MB ASUS A7N8X-VM 400 Motherboard...

  • Page 38: Advanced Menu

    Advanced Menu Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP 2.4.1 Chipset nVidia nForce2 Chipset Configuration Video Frame Buffer Size [64MB] Graphics Aperture Size [64MB] MDA Access Control [PCI] Primary Video [PCI] OnBoard TV-out Format [PAL] Video Frame Buffer Size [ 64MB] This field sets the size of the video frame buffer. The settings on this field is valid only for motherboard models with onboard VGA controller.

  • Page 39: Onboard Devices Configuration

    This field allows you to set the serial port 1 mode. Configuration options: [Normal] [IrDA] [ASK IR] Parallel Port Address [378] This field allows the BIOS to select the Parallel Port Base Address. Configuration options: [Disabled] [378] [278] [3BC] ASUS A7N8X-VM 400 Motherboard...
  • Page 40 Parallel Port Mode [ECP] This field allows the BIOS to select the Parallel Port Mode. Configuration options: [Normal] [EPP] [ECP] [EPP+ECP] ECP Mode [DMA3] This field allows the BIOS to select the Parallel Port ECP DMA. Configuration options: [DMA0] [DMA1] [DMA3] Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7] This field allows the BIOS to select the Parallel Port IRQ.

  • Page 41: Pcipnp

    This field enables or disables the Palette Snooping feature. Set to [Enabled] and the PCI devices will detect that an ISA graphics device is installed in the system so the device will function correctly. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS A7N8X-VM 400 Motherboard 2-11...

  • Page 42: Power Menu

    PCI IDE BusMaster [Enabled] This field allows the BIOS, when [Enabled], to use PCI busmastering for reading and writing to IDE drives. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Offboard PCI/ISA IDE Card [Auto] This field allows the setting of the proper slot of installed PCI IDE cards. Some PCI IDE cards require this to be set to the PCI slot number that is holding the card.

  • Page 43: Power Up Control

    Ring In Resume [Disabled] This parameter enables or disables RI to generate a wake event. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS A7N8X-VM 400 Motherboard 2-13...

  • Page 44: Hardware Monitor

    Onboard LAN Resume [Disabled] This parameter enables or disables the onboard LAN to generate a wake event. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] RTC Resume [Disabled] This parameter enables or disables RTC to generate a wake event.

  • Page 45: Boot Menu

    This field allows BIOS to skip certain tests while booting. This will decrease the time needed to boot the system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Quiet Boot [Disabled] When [Enabled], the normal POST messages are displayed and displays only OEM Logo instead of POST messages. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS A7N8X-VM 400 Motherboard 2-15...
  • Page 46 AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] This field sets the display mode for option ROM. Configuration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep Current] Bootup Num-Lock [On] This field selects the power-on state for the NumLock key. Configuration options: [Off] [On] PS/2 Mouse Support [Auto] This sets the PS/2 mouse support.

  • Page 47: Security

    If you need to erase the CMOS RAM, unplug the all the power cables and remove the button cell battery. Re-install the battery after about 2 seconds, then power up the system. Refer to section “Managing and updating your BIOS” on how to update the BIOS. ASUS A7N8X-VM 400 Motherboard 2-17...

  • Page 48: Change Supervisor Password

    Change Supervisor Password Select this item to set or change the supervisor password. The Supervisor Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed. After you have set a password, this item shows Installed. To set a Supervisor Password: 1.

  • Page 49: Change User Password

    When set to [Always], BIOS checks for user password both when accessing Setup and booting the system. Configuration options: [Setup] [Always] Boot Sector Virus Protection [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the boot sector virus protection. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS A7N8X-VM 400 Motherboard 2-19...

  • Page 50: Exit Menu

    Exit Menu When you have made all of your selections from the various menus in the Setup program, save your changes and exit Setup. Select Exit from the menu bar to display the following menu. Exit Options Exit & Save Changes Exit &...

  • Page 51: Discard Changes

    Setup menus. When you select this option or if you press <F5>, a confirmation window appears. Select [Yes] to load default values. Select Exit Saving Changes or make other changes before saving the values to the non-volatile RAM. ASUS A7N8X-VM 400 Motherboard 2-21...
  • Page 52 2-22 Chapter 2: BIOS information...

  • Page 53: Chapter 3 - Software Support

    Chapter 3 This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. Software support...

  • Page 54: Installing An Operating System

    The contents of the support CD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website for updates. 3.2.1 Running the support CD To begin using the support CD, simply insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer.

  • Page 55: Utilities Menu

    CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you on any detected problems. This utility helps you keep your computer at a healthy operating condition. Using ASUS PC Probe Monitoring Monitor Summary Shows a summary of the items being monitored. ASUS A7N8X-VM 400 motherboard...
  • Page 56 Temperature Monitor Shows the PC temperature (for supported processors only). Temperature Warning threshold adjustment (Move the slider up to increase the threshold level or down to decrease the threshold level) Fan Monitor Shows the PC fan rotation. Fan Warning threshold adjustment (Move the slider up to increase the threshold level or down to decrease the threshold level)
  • Page 57 Hard Drives Shows the used and free space of the PC’s hard disk drives and the file allocation table or file system used. Information Memory Shows the PC memory load, memory usage, and paging file usage. ASUS A7N8X-VM 400 motherboard...
  • Page 58 ASUS PC Probe and pause or resume all system monitoring. When the ASUS PC Probe senses a problem with your PC, portions of the ASUS PC Probe icon change to red, the PC speaker beeps, and the ASUS PC Probe monitor appears.

  • Page 59: Asus Update

    ASUS Update The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS and drivers. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Follow these steps to use the ASUS Update.
  • Page 60 If you selected the option to update the BIOS from a file, a window pops up prompting you to locate the file. Select the file, click Save, then follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. Chapter 3: Software support...

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