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Asus Motherboard A7V8X User Manual

Asus Motherboard A7V8X
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Motherboard
A7V8X
User Guide

Table of Contents

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Asus Motherboard A7V8X Specifications

General IconGeneral
Form FactorATX
Socket TypeSocket A
ChipsetVIA KT400
Memory Slots3 x DIMM
Maximum Memory3 GB
Expansion Slots1 x AGP 8x, 6 x PCI
Onboard Audio6-channel
Onboard LAN10/100 Mbps
USB Ports6 x USB 2.0
Storage Interfaces2 x SATA

Summary

Product Introduction

Welcome

Brief introduction to the ASUS A7V8X motherboard and its features.

Package Contents

Lists all items included in the motherboard package.

Special Features

Details unique technologies and capabilities of the A7V8X motherboard.

Motherboard Overview

Physical layout and identification of major components on the motherboard.

Hardware Information

Motherboard Installation

Guide to installing the motherboard correctly into the PC chassis.

Motherboard Layout

Visual guide to the motherboard's components and connectors.

Before You Proceed

Essential safety precautions before handling or installing hardware.

Central Processing Unit (CPU)

Instructions for installing the CPU onto the motherboard socket.

System Memory

Information on DDR DIMM installation and memory configurations.

Expansion Slots

Description of PCI and AGP slots for adding peripherals.

Jumpers

Details on configuring motherboard functions using jumpers.

Connectors

Identification and purpose of internal motherboard connectors.

Powering Up

Starting Up for the First Time

Procedures for the initial system power-on and BIOS beep codes.

Vocal POST Messages

Understanding audible system status alerts during boot-up.

Powering Off the Computer

Correct methods for shutting down the system.

BIOS Setup

Managing and Updating Your BIOS

Steps to update the system BIOS for performance or fixes.

BIOS Setup Program

Guide to accessing and navigating the BIOS configuration interface.

Main Menu

Basic system configuration settings accessible from the BIOS Main Menu.

Advanced Menu

Detailed settings for advanced features and performance tuning.

Boot Menu

Configuration of boot device priority and boot-related options.

Exit Menu

Procedures for saving, discarding, or loading BIOS settings.

Software Support

Install an Operating System

Guidelines for OS installation and maximizing hardware features.

Support CD Information

Overview of software and drivers provided on the support CD.

Drivers Menu

Description of device drivers available on the support CD.

Utilities Menu

List and description of utility applications for system management.

Software Information

Details on specific software applications supported by the motherboard.

ASUS Update

Utility for updating BIOS and drivers from the internet.

ASUS PC Probe

System monitoring tool for temperature, fan speed, and voltages.

RAID 0/RAID 1 Configurations

Explanation of Redundant Array of Independent Disks configurations.

Manual Installation of IDE/RAID Drivers

Procedures for installing drivers manually for OS.

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