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Asus A7V8X-MX User Manual

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Motherboard
A7V8X-MX
User Manual

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Asus A7V8X-MX Specifications

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BrandAsus
ModelA7V8X-MX
CategoryMotherboard
LanguageEnglish

Summary

About this Manual

Conventions Used in this Guide

Explains symbols and conventions used throughout the manual for clarity and user guidance.

Chapter 1: Product Introduction

Welcome!

Provides a welcome message and thanks the user for purchasing the motherboard.

Package Contents

Lists all items included in the motherboard package for user verification.

Special Features

Highlights key technological features of the A7V8X-MX motherboard.

Motherboard Components

Identifies and describes the major components found on the motherboard.

Motherboard Layout

Visual diagram showing the arrangement of motherboard components, slots, and connectors.

Motherboard Installation

Guide on how to physically install the motherboard into the computer chassis.

Placement Direction

Instructions on orienting the motherboard correctly within the chassis for proper connection.

Screw Holes

Details on securing the motherboard with screws, including a caution about overtightening.

Before You Proceed

Essential safety precautions and guidelines before handling or installing motherboard components.

Central Processing Unit (CPU)

Information on the CPU socket and compatible processors for the A7V8X-MX.

Installing the CPU

Step-by-step instructions for correctly installing a CPU into the socket.

System Memory

Details on system memory, DIMM sockets, and supported memory types and capacities.

Installing a DIMM

Guide on how to properly install a DIMM memory module into the motherboard socket.

Expansion Slots

Overview of the motherboard's expansion slots: PCI and AGP.

Configuring an Expansion Card

Guidance on setting up expansion cards, including IRQ management.

Standard Interrupt Assignments

Table listing standard IRQ assignments for system functions.

AGP Slot

Details on the Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot and its specifications.

PCI Slots

Information about the three PCI slots and their capabilities.

Switch and Jumpers

Explanation of DIP switches and jumpers for motherboard configuration.

Connectors

Description and illustration of various motherboard connectors for peripherals.

Chapter 2: BIOS Information

Managing and Updating Your BIOS

Procedures for managing and updating the system's BIOS.

BIOS Beep Codes

Table of BIOS beep codes and their meanings for system diagnostics.

BIOS Setup Program

Introduction to the BIOS Setup utility and how to access it.

Main Menu

Overview of the Main menu options in the BIOS Setup utility.

Advanced Menu

Overview of the Advanced menu in BIOS Setup for system configurations.

Power Menu

Configuration options related to system power management and ACPI.

Boot Menu

Configures the boot device priority for system startup.

Exit Menu

Options for saving, discarding, or exiting BIOS Setup.

Chapter 3: Software Support

Installing an Operating System

Guidance on installing supported operating systems on the motherboard.

Support CD Information

Overview of the software and utilities included on the motherboard support CD.

Running the Support CD

Instructions on how to launch and navigate the motherboard support CD.

Drivers Menu

Lists available device drivers for hardware components on the motherboard.

Utilities Menu

Lists useful software utilities provided on the support CD.

ASUS Contact Information

Provides contact details for ASUS technical support and marketing.

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