Asus A7N8X Series User Manual

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IMPORTANT!
A. For Windows 98 users, perform the following steps before installing
NVIDIA nForce Drivers from support CD.
1. Create a new directory in your disc drive C: and name it “Win98SRC”.
2. Copy all the files (excluding sub-directories) from “\Win98” folder of
the Windows 98 CD to “C:\Win98SRC” folder.
3. When you install NVIDIA nForce Drivers, the system will ask for
the “Windows 98 CD”, set the directory to “C:\Win98SRC”.
B. For Windows 98 and Windows ME users, perform the following steps
before installing the Silicon Image Serial ATA Utility. If you are not
using Serial ATA devices, DO NOT install Silicon Image Serial ATA
Utility or your system may become unstable.
1. Connect the Serial ATA device.
2. Install Silicon Image Serial ATA Utility from support CD.
3. If you need to remove or disconnect any Serial ATA device,
UNINSTALL Silicon Image Serial ATA Utility first.
Utilities:
• ASUS PC Probe: Installs a smart utility to monitor your computer’s fan,
temperature, and voltages.
• Install ASUS Update: Instals a program that can help you update
BIOS or download a BIOS image file.
• Microsoft DirectX Driver: Installs basic drivers to enable compatibility
with audio and other special functions.
• PC-Cillin 2002: Installs the latest PC-cillin virus protection software.
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Asus A7N8X Series Specifications

General

Memory Type	DDR SDRAM
Maximum Memory Supported	3 GB
Expansion Slots	1 x AGP 8x, 5 x PCI
Form Factor	ATX
Socket	Socket A
Supported CPUs	AMD Athlon XP/Athlon/Duron
Memory Slots	3 x DIMM
Memory Types	DDR266/333/400
IDE	2 x ATA/133
Audio	6-channel AC'97