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  • Page 1 A7V600 User Guide...
  • 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

    1.10.3 AGP slot ............. 1-15 1.10.4 WiFi slot .............. 1-16 1.11 Jumpers ................1-17 1.12 Connectors ............... 1-19 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...
  • Page 4 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 ®...

  • Page 5: Notices

    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.

  • 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: About 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

    General Support: +1-502-995-0883 Notebook Support: +1-510-739-3777 x5110 Web Site: usa.asus.com Support Email: tsd@asus.com ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria) Address: Harkortstr. 25, 40880 Ratingen, BRD, Germany General Email: sales@asuscom.de (for marketing requests only) General Fax: +49-2102-9599-31 Technical Support Support Hotlines:...

  • Page 9: A7V600 Specifications Summary

    3 x 184-pin DDR DIMM Sockets support a maximum of 3GB unbuffered non-ECC PC2700/2100 DDR SDRAM memory. (Note: PC3200 maximum to 2 DIMMs only.) Visit the ASUS website for the latest qualified DDR400 module list Expansion slots 1 x AGP 8X...
  • Page 10 2 x USB 2.0 connector supports additional 4 USB 2.0 ports 2 x Serial ATA port COM2 connector 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 PCI 2.2, USB 2.0...
  • Page 11 Chapter 1 This chapter gives information about the ASUS A7V600 motherboard that came with the system.This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations. ASUS A7V600 Motherboard...

  • Page 12: Welcome

    A processors. Based on the advanced VIA KT600 chipset with FSB 400 and DDR 400 support, the ASUS A7V600 also features AGP 8X, Serial ATA, USB 2.0 as well as 6-channel audio, Gigabit LAN and S/PDIF out features. Unique ASUS features such as ASUS C.O.P., C.P.R.

  • Page 13: Special Features

    DDR400 (PC3200), the latest and fastest DDR memory standard, supports bandwidth of 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...

  • Page 14: 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.

  • Page 15: Value-Added Solutions

    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 Motherboard...

  • Page 16: 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. Chapter 1: Motherboard Information...

  • Page 17: Core Specifications

    PC2700/2100 DDR DIMMs. PC3200 (DDR400) DIMMs support is maximum to 2 DIMMs only. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest qualified PC3200 (DDR400) module list. IDE connectors. These dual-channel bus master IDE connectors support up to four Ultra DMA133/100/66, PIO Modes 3 &...
  • Page 18 COM2 connector. This 9-pin COM2 connector is for a COM2 cable for an additional serial port. WiFi slot. The WiFi (Wireless Fidelity) slot connects a Wi-Fi wireless networking module that allows 11Mbps transmission (with a fallback to 5.5, 2 and 1 Mbps) in the 2.4 GHz band. Wi-Fi networks use radio technologies known as IEEE 802.11b to provide a fast reliable wireless connectivity.

  • Page 19: Motherboard Layout

    VT8237 PCI2 South FP_AUDIO Bridge PCI3 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power AD1980 CODEC PCI4 CLRTC SPDIF_OUT2 MODEM Super COM2 PCI5 2Mbit ® Low Pin GAME Count USBPW78 PCI6 SB_PWR USBPW56 CHASSIS CHA_FAN WIFI USB56 USB78 PANEL ASUS A7V600 Motherboard...

  • Page 20: Before You Proceed

    SB_PWR A7V600 ® Standby Powered A7V600 Onboard LED Power Install only 1.5V AGP cards on this motherboard to prevent damage to your AGP card or motherboard. 1-10 Chapter 1: Motherboard Information...

  • Page 21: Motherboard Installation

    Place nine (9) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so may damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis ASUS A7V600 Motherboard 1-11...

  • Page 22: Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

    Central Processing Unit (CPU) 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 A7V600 supports Athlon XP, Athlon , Barton™ and Duron processors. CPU NOTCH...

  • Page 23: System Memory

    SDR DIMM is double notched. A7V600 ® A7V600 184-Pin DDR DIMM Sockets A DDR DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it fits in only one direction. DO NOT force a DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM.

  • Page 24: Expansion Slots

    1.10 Expansion slots The A7V600 motherboard has six (6) expansion PCI slots and one (1) AGP 8X slot. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support. 1.10.1 Configuring an expansion card After physically installing the expansion card, configure the card by adjusting the software settings.

  • Page 25: Irq Assignments For This Motherboard

    +1.5V AGP cards only. When you buy an AGP card, make sure that you ask for one with +1.5V specification. Note the notches on the card golden fingers to ensure that they fit the AGP slot on your motherboard. A7V600 Keyed for 1.5v ® A7V600 Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) ASUS A7V600 Motherboard 1-15...

  • Page 26: Wifi Slot

    1.10.4 Wi-Fi slot The Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity) slot will support the ASUS Wi-Fi module when available. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for product updates. The Wi-Fi slot conforms to the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) 802.11b standard for wireless devices operating in the 2.4 GHz frequency band.

  • Page 27: Jumpers

    (Default) A7V600 USBPW78 USBPW56 ® A7V600 USB Device Wake Up +5VSB (Default) 2. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up feature. Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) if you wish to wake up the computer when you press a key on the keyboard (the default value is [Disabled]).
  • Page 28 6. Hold down the <Del> key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data. CLRTC A7V600 Normal Clear CMOS ® (Default) A7V600 Clear RTC RAM 4. V over-voltage (3-pin OVER_VOLT1) CORE When enabled, this jumper allows CPU V ranges of 1.7V to 2.05V. CORE When this jumper is disabled, V setting has a range of +1.5V to +1.85V.

  • Page 29: Connectors

    (usually zigzag) on the IDE ribbon cable to PIN 1. A7V600 ® PIN 1 PIN 1 A7V600 IDE Connectors For UltraDMA/133/100/66 IDE devices, use an 80-conductor IDE cable. The UltraDMA/66 cable included in the motherboard package also supports UltraDMA/133/100. ASUS A7V600 Motherboard 1-19...
  • Page 30 PIN 1. A7V600 PIN 1 ® A7V600 Floppy Disk Drive Connector 3. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) This lead is for a chassis designed with intrusion detection feature. This requires an external detection mechanism such as a chassis intrusion sensor or microswitch.
  • Page 31 +12V A7V600 CHA_FAN ® A7V600 12-Volt Fan Connectors 5. 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 32 USB56 USB78 ® A7V600 USB 2.0 Header 7. Internal audio connectors (4-pin CD, AUX, MODEM) These connectors allow you to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card. The MODEM connector allows the onboard audio to interface with a voice modem card with a similar connector.
  • Page 33 Connect the bracket cable to this connector then install the bracket with green port into a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. COM2 PIN 1 A7V600 ® A7V600 Serial COM2 Bracket The COM2 cable is purchased separately. ASUS A7V600 Motherboard 1-23...

  • Page 34: Digital Audio Connector

    Remove the caps from the Line out_R, BLINE_OUT_R, Line out_L and BLINE_OUT_L jumpers if you want to install an Intel front panel audio cable. A7V600 FP_AUDIO ® A7V600 Front Panel Audio Connector 1-24 Chapter 1: Motherboard Information...
  • Page 35 SMI Lead Switch* ® Requires an ATX power supply. A7V600 System Panel Connectors • System Power LED Lead (3-1 pin PLED) This 3-1 pin connector connects to the system power LED. The LED lights up when you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode.
  • Page 36 • ATX Power Switch/Soft-off Switch Lead (2-pin PWR) This connector connects a switch that controls the system power. Pressing the power switch turns the system between ON and SLEEP, or ON and SOFT OFF, depending on the BIOS or OS settings. Pressing the power switch while in the ON mode for more than 4 seconds turns the system OFF.
  • Page 37 Chapter 2 This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. ASUS A7V600 Motherboard...

  • Page 38: Chapter 2: Bios Information

    BIOS later. 2.1.1 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you to easily update the BIOS without having to go through the long process of booting from a diskette and using a DOS-based utility.
  • Page 39 , type in the BIOS file “Please Enter File Name for NEW BIOS: _” name that you downloaded from the ASUS website, then press <Enter>. EZ Flash will automatically access drive A to look for the file name that you typed.

  • Page 40: Using Aflash To Update The Bios

    The BIOS information in the above screen is for reference only. What you see on your screen may not be exactly the same as shown. 2.1.2 Using AFLASH to update the BIOS Creating a bootable disk AFLASH.EXE is a Flash Memory Writer utility that updates the BIOS by uploading a new BIOS file to the programmable flash ROM on the motherboard.

  • Page 41: Updating The 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 42 Just repeat the process, and if the problem persists, load the original BIOS file you saved to the boot disk. If the Flash Memory Writer utility is not able to successfully update a complete BIOS file, call the ASUS service center for support.

  • Page 43: Recovering The Bios With Crashfree Bios 2

    Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for floppy... Floppy found! Reading file “A7V600.rom”. Completed. Start flashing... DO NOT shutdown or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so may cause system boot failure! 4. When the BIOS update process is complete, reboot the system.

  • Page 44: To Recover The Bios From The Support Cd

    4. When the BIOS update process is complete, reboot the system. The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for this motherboard. Visit ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file. Chapter 2: BIOS Information...

  • Page 45: Bios Setup Program

    EXIT 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 A7V600 Motherboard...

  • Page 46: 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 47: Main Menu

    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. ASUS A7V600 Motherboard 2-11...
  • Page 48 Legacy Diskette A, B [1.44M, 3.5 in.] Sets the type of floppy drive installed. Configuration options: [None] [360K, 5.25 in.] [1.2M , 5.25 in.] [720K , 3.5 in.] [1.44M, 3.5 in.] [2.88M, 3.5 in.] Floppy 3 Mode Support [Disabled] This is required to support older Japanese floppy drives. The Floppy 3 Mode feature allows reading and writing of 1.2MB (as opposed to 1.44MB) on a 3.5-inch diskette.

  • Page 49: Primary And Secondary Master/Slave

    Before attempting to configure a hard disk drive, make sure you have the correct configuration information supplied by the drive manufacturer. [User Type HDD] Manually enter the number of cylinders, heads and sectors per track for the drive. Refer to the drive documentation or label for this information. ASUS A7V600 Motherboard 2-13...
  • Page 50 If no drive is installed or if you are removing a drive and not replacing it, select [None]. Other options for the Type field are: [CD-ROM] - for IDE CD-ROM drives [LS-120] - for LS-120 compatible floppy disk drives [ZIP] - for ZIP-compatible disk drives [MO] - for IDE magneto optical disk drives [Other ATAPI Device] - for IDE devices not listed here After making your selections on this sub-menu, press the <Esc>...

  • Page 51: Keyboard Features

    Configuration options: [Off] [On] Keyboard Auto-Repeat Rate [12/Sec] This controls the speed at which the system registers repeated keystrokes. Options range from 6 to 30 characters per second. Configuration options: [6/Sec] [8/Sec] [10/Sec] [12/Sec] [15/Sec] [20/Sec] [24/Sec] [30/Sec] ASUS A7V600 Motherboard 2-15...

  • Page 52: Advanced Menu

    Keyboard Auto-Repeat Delay [1/4 Sec] This field sets the time interval for displaying the first and second characters. Configuration options: [1/4 Sec] [1/2 Sec] [3/4 Sec] [1 Sec] Advanced Menu CPU Speed This displays the current speed of the CPU installed. CPU Frequency Multiple This field displays frequency multiple value between the CPU’s internal frequency (CPU speed) and external frequency.
  • Page 53 [Enabled]. Otherwise, leave to the default setting [Disabled]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Instant Music [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Instant Music feature in BIOS. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS A7V600 Motherboard 2-17...

  • Page 54: Chip Configuration

    When Instant Music is enabled, the PS/2 keyboard power up feature is automatically disabled. Instant Music CD ROM Allows you to select the CD-ROM drive that you wish to use for the Instant Music CD playback. Configuration options depends on the optical drives installed on your system.
  • Page 55 It can greatly improve the display speed by caching the display data. You must set this to UC (uncacheable) if your display card does not support this feature, otherwise the system may not boot. Configuration options: [UC] [USWC] ASUS A7V600 Motherboard 2-19...

  • Page 56: I/O Device Configuration

    DRAM Burst Length 8QW [Disabled] This item enables or disables the DRAM Burst Length 8QW. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Rank Interleave [Disabled] This item enables or disables the rank interleave item. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] 2.4.2 I/O Device Configuration Onboard FDC Swap A & B These fields set option to switch drive letter assignments.
  • Page 57 These fields allow you to enable or disable the onboard LAN controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Onboard LAN Boot ROM [Enabled] These fields allow you to enable or disable the onboard LAN boot ROM. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS A7V600 Motherboard 2-21...

  • Page 58: Pci Configuration

    Onboard Serial ATA Boot ROM [Enabled] These fields allow you to enable or disable the onboard Serial ATA controller boot ROM. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Onboard AC97 Audio Controller [Auto] These fields allow you to disable or set to auto detect the onboard AC97 audio controller.Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] 2.4.3 PCI Configuration Slot 1/5, Slot 2/6, Slot 3, Slot 4 IRQ [Auto]...

  • Page 59: Power Menu

    [Min Saving] allows the least power saving as the system enters suspend mode only after a long period of inactivity. Configuration options: [User Defined] [Disabled] [Min Saving] [Max Saving] ASUS A7V600 Motherboard 2-23...
  • Page 60 You should install the Advanced Power Management (APM) utility to keep the system time updated even when the computer enters suspend mode. In Windows 3.x and Windows 95, you need to install Windows with the APM feature. In Windows 98 or later, APM is automatically installed as indicated by a battery and power cord icon labeled “Power Management”...

  • Page 61: Power Up Control

    This allows an unattended or automatic system power up. You may configure your system to power up at a certain time of the day by selecting [Everyday] or at a certain time and day by selecting [By Date]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Everyday] [By Date] ASUS A7V600 Motherboard 2-25...

  • Page 62: Hardware Monitor

    Q-Fan Control [Disabled] This item allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Q-Fan feature that smartly adjusts the fan speeds for more efficient system operation. When this field is set to [Enabled], the Fan Speed Ratio and Speed Up/Down Response Time items appear to allow selection of the appropriate fan speeds and the corresponding response time.

  • Page 63: Boot Menu

    FDD] [USB ZIP/Flash] IDE Hard Drive This field allows you to select which IDE hard disk drive to use in the boot sequence. Pressing [Enter] will show the product IDs of all connected IDE hard disk drives. ASUS A7V600 Motherboard 2-27...
  • Page 64 ATAPI CD-ROM This field allows you to select which ATAPI CD-ROM drive to use in the boot sequence. Pressing [Enter] will show the product IDs of all your connected ATAPI CD-ROM drives. Other Boot Device [INT18 Device (Network)] Configuration options: [Disabled] [SCSI Boot Device] [INT18 Device (Network)] Plug &...

  • Page 65: Exit Menu

    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 A7V600 Motherboard 2-29...

  • Page 66: Discard Changes

    Discard Changes This option allows you to discard the selections you made and restore the previously saved values. After selecting this option, a confirmation appears. Select [Yes] to discard any changes and load the previously saved values. Save Changes This option saves your selections without exiting the Setup program. You can then return to other menus and make further changes.
  • Page 67 Chapter 3 This chapter helps you power up your system and install drivers and utilities that came with the support CD. ASUS A7V600 Motherboard...

  • Page 68: Install An Operating System

    Install an operating system The A7V600 motherboard supports Windows ME/2000/XP operating systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates so you can maximize the features of your hardware. Because motherboard settings and hardware options vary, use the setup procedures presented in this chapter for general reference only.

  • Page 69: Drivers Menu

    The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. ASUS PC Probe Install utility that can monitor Fan, Speed, Voltage, and CPU temperature. ASUS Update Installs utility to download and update motherboard BIOS & drivers. ASUS A7V600 Motherboard...

  • Page 70: Asus Contact Information

    This installs software for viewing files in Portable Document Format (PDF). ASUS Screen Saver This item installs the ASUS screen saver. 3.2.4 ASUS Contact Information Clicking the ASUS Contact Information tab displays as stated. You may also find this information on page viii of this user guide. Chapter 3: Starting-Up...

  • Page 71: Asus Instant Music Lite

    3. Instant Music Lite only supports PS/2 keyboard. To enable ASUS Instant Music Lite: 1. Connect the analog audio cable from the optical drive (CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, or CD-RW drive) to the 4-pin CD-In connector (labeled CD1) on the motherboard.

  • Page 72: To Use Asus Instant Music Lite

    To use ASUS Instant Music Lite: 1. Ensure that the power cord is plugged to a grounded power source, so that the system has a standby power. 2. Use either one of the two sets of special function keys on your keyboard to play audio CDs.
  • Page 73 “spanning”. This is used to refer to a computer’s hard disks that haven’t been configured according the RAID system to increase fault tolerance and improved data access performance. This RAID system stores the same data redundantly on multiple drives by combining the drives into one larger logical drive. ASUS A7V600 Motherboard...

  • Page 74: Install The Serial Ata (Sata) Hard Disks

    3.4.1 Install the Serial ATA (SATA) hard disks ® The VIA VT8237 southbridge chipset supports Serial ATA hard disk drives. For optimal performance, install identical drives of the same model and capacity when creating a RAID set. • If you are creating a RAID 0 (striping) array for perfomance, use two new drives.
  • Page 75 The following lists the keys found in the legend box with their corresponding functions. View Array/Disk Status Move to the next item Enter : Confirm the selection ESC : Exit ASUS A7V600 Motherboard...

  • Page 76: Create Array

    3.4.3 Create Array 1. In the VIA RAID BIOS utility main menu, select Create Array then press the <Enter> key. The main menu items on the upper-left corner of the screen are replaced with create array menu options. VIA Tech. RAID BIOS Ver 0.96 Create a RAID array with Auto Setup For Data Security the hard disk attached to...

  • Page 77: Raid 1 For Data Protection

    From this point, you may choose to auto-configure the RAID array by selecting Auto Setup for Data Security or manually configure the RAID array for mirrored sets. If you want to manually configure the RAID array continue with next step, otherwise, proceed to step #5. ASUS A7V600 Motherboard 3-11...
  • Page 78 4. Select Select Disk Drives, then press <Enter>. Use arrow keys to select disk drive/s, then press <Enter> to mark selected drive. (An asterisk is placed before a selected drive.) 5. Select Start Create Process and press <Enter> to setup hard disk for RAID system.

  • Page 79: Delete Array

    Follow the same procedure to deselect the the boot array. : Exit Channel Drive Name Array Name Mode Size(GB) Status ]Channel0 Master XXXXXXXXXX xxxxxxx xxx.xx [ ]Channel0 Slave XXXXXXXXXX xxxxxxx xxx.xx Channel1 Master No Drive Channel1 Slave No Drive ASUS A7V600 Motherboard 3-13...

  • Page 80: Serial Number View

    3.4.6 Serial Number View 1. In the VIA RAID BIOS utility main menu, select Serial Number View then press the <Enter> key. The focus is directed to the list of channel used for IDE RAID arrays. Move the selection bar on each item and the serial number is displayed at the bottom of the screen.

  • Page 81: Marvell Virtual Cable Tester™ Technology

    Properties to display the System Properties dialog box. 2. Click on Network adapters, and select 3Com Gigabit NIC Adapter from the list. Click on the Properties button. 3. From the 3Com Gigabit NIC Properties dialog box, select the Diagnostics tab. ASUS A7V600 Motherboard 3-15...
  • Page 82 4. Click on the (VCT) Virtual Cable Tester button to display the following screen. 5. Click on Run to execute test. If there is no cable connection problem, the Run button is grayed out and not selectable. 3-16 Chapter 3: Starting-Up...

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