Asus A7V600-X User manual

Motherboard
A7V600-X
User Guide

ii
Checklist
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Features
Contents
Notices ............................................................................................v
Safety information .......................................................................... vi
About this guide............................................................................. vii
ASUS contact information ............................................................ viii
A7V600-X specifications summary................................................. ix
Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.1 Welcome! ........................................................................... 1-2
1.2 Package contents............................................................... 1-2
1.3 Special Features ................................................................ 1-3
1.3.1 Product highlights................................................... 1-3
1.3.2 Value-added solutions ............................................ 1-5
1.4 Motherboard components .................................................. 1-6
1.4.1 Core specifications ................................................. 1-7
1.5 Motherboard layout ............................................................ 1-9
1.6 Before you proceed .......................................................... 1-10
1.7 Motherboard installation ....................................................1-11
1.7.1 Placement direction ..............................................1-11
1.7.2 Screw holes ..........................................................1-11
1.8 Central Processing Unit (CPU)......................................... 1-12
1.8.1 Installing the CPU ................................................ 1-12
1.9 System memory ............................................................... 1-13
1.9.1 DDR400 Qualified Vendor List ............................. 1-13
1.10 Expansion slots ................................................................ 1-14
1.10.1 Configuring an expansion card........................... 1-14
1.10.2 Standard interrupt assignments ......................... 1-14
IRQ assignments for this motherboard ....................... 1-15
1.10.3 AGP slot ............................................................. 1-15
1.11 Jumpers............................................................................ 1-16
1.12 Connectors ....................................................................... 1-18
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

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Safeguards
Contents
2.1.2 Using AFLASH to update the BIOS ....................... 2-4
2.1.3 Recovering the BIOS with CrashFree BIOS 2 ....... 2-7
2.2 BIOS Setup program .......................................................... 2-9
2.2.1 BIOS menu bar ...................................................... 2-9
2.2.2 Legend bar........................................................... 2-10
2.3 Main Menu.........................................................................2-11
2.3.1 Primary and Secondary Master/Slave ................. 2-13
2.3.2 Keyboard Features .............................................. 2-15
2.4 Advanced Menu ............................................................... 2-16
2.4.1 Chip Configuration ............................................... 2-18
2.4.2 I/O Device Configuration...................................... 2-20
2.4.3 PCI Configuration ................................................ 2-22
2.5 Power Menu ..................................................................... 2-23
2.5.1 Power Up Control ................................................ 2-25
2.5.2 Hardware Monitor ................................................ 2-26
2.6 Boot Menu ........................................................................ 2-27
2.7 Exit Menu ......................................................................... 2-29
Chapter 3: Software support
3.1 Install an operating system................................................. 3-2
3.2 Support CD information...................................................... 3-2
3.2.1 Running the support CD ........................................ 3-2
3.2.2 Drivers menu ......................................................... 3-3
3.2.3 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
3.4.2 Enter VIA
®
Tech RAID BIOS Utility ........................ 3-9
3.4.3 Create Array......................................................... 3-10
3.4.4 Delete Array ......................................................... 3-13
3.4.5 Select Boot Array ................................................. 3-13
3.4.6 Serial Number View ............................................. 3-14

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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.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
manufacturer’s instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
•Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Canadian Department of Communications Statement
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise
emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference
Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.
This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the
graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations.
Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate this equipment.

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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. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the
existing system before you add a device.
•Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard,
ensure that all power cables are unplugged.
•Seek professional assistance before using an adpater or extension
cord. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit.
•Make sure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your
area. If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you
are using, contact your local power company.
•If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a
qualified service technician or your retailer.
Operation safety
•Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully
read all the manuals that came with the package.
•Before using the product, make sure all cables are correctly connected
and the power cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage,
contact your dealer immediately.
•To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from
connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry.
•Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the
product in any area where it may become wet.
•Place the product on a stable surface.
•If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a
qualified service technician or your retailer.

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Where to find more information
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product
and software updates.
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. These
documents are not part of the standard package.
About this guide
Conventions used in this guide
To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the
following symbols used throughout this manual.
WARNING/DANGER: Information to prevent injury to yourself
when trying to complete a task.
CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components
when trying to complete a task.
IMPORTANT: Information that you MUST follow to complete a
task.
NOTE: Tips and additional information to aid in completing a task.

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ASUS contact information
ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (Asia-Pacific)
Address 15 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 112
Telephone [phone]
Web site www.asus.com.tw
Technical Support
Telephone(MB/Component) [phone] (English)
(Notebook) [phone] (English)
(Server/PC) [phone] (English)
(Networking) [phone] (English)
Support fax [phone]
ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America)
Address 44370 Nobel Drive, Fremont, CA 94538, USA
Fax [phone]
E-mail [email protected]
Web site usa.asus.com
Technical Support
Telephone (General) [phone]
(Notebook) [phone]
Support fax [phone]
Support e-mail [email protected]
ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria)
Address Harkort Str. 25, D-40880 Ratingen, Germany
Telephone [phone]
Fax [phone]
Online contact www.asuscom.de/sales
Technical Support
Telephone [phone]
Fax [phone]
Online support www.asuscom.de/support
Web site www.asuscom.de/news

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A7V600-X specifications summary
CPU
Chipset
Front Side Bus (FSB)
Memory
Expansion slots
Storage
Audio
LAN
Special Features
Overclocking
Features
Back Panel I/O
Internal I/O
Connectors
(continued on the next page)
Socket A for AMD Athlon XP/Athlon/Duron with
Thoroughbred/Barton Core support
Northbridge: VIA KT600
Southbridge: VIA VT8237
400/333/266/200Mhz
3 x 184-pin DDR DIMM Sockets support a maximum of 3GB
unbuffered non-ECC PC3200/2700/2100 DDR SDRAM
memory
1 x AGP 8X
6 x PCI
2 x UltraDMA 133/100/66
2 x Serial ATA with RAID 0, RAID 1 and JBOD support
ADI AD1888 6-channel CODEC
S/PDIF out interface
Integrated 10/100 Mbps LAN controller
ASUS EZ Flash
Power Loss Restart
ASUS C.O.P. (CPU Overheating Protection)
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2
ASUS Instant Music Lite
ASUS JumperFree
ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall)
CPU Voltage adjustable
SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) from 100Mhz up to
250MHz at 1MHz increment
1 x Parallel
1 x Serial
1 x PS/2 Keyboard
1 x PS/2 Mouse
1 x Audio I/O
4 x USB 2.0
1 x RJ-45 Port
1 x S/PDIF out port
CPU/Chassis FAN connectors
20-pin ATX power connector
Chassis Intrusion
GAME/MIDI connector
CD/AUX audio in
Front panel audio connector
2 x USB 2.0 connector supports additional 4 USB 2.0 ports
2 x Serial ATA port

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A7V600-X specifications summary
BIOS features
Industry standard
Manageability
Form Factor
Support CD contents
* Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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.
PCI 2.2, USB 2.0
WfM 2.0. DMI 2.0, WOR, WOL, chassis intrusion
ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.5 cm)
Device drivers
ASUS PC Probe
Anti-virus utility
ASUS LiveUpdate Utility

1-1 ASUS A7V600-X motherboard
This chapter gives information about the ASUS
A7V600-X motherboard that came with the
system.This chapter includes the motherboard
layout, jumper settings, and connector locations.
Motherboard Info
Chapter 1

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1.1Welcome!
Thank you for buying the ASUS
®
A7V600-X motherboard!
The ASUS A7V600-X motherboard is loaded with the most advanced technologies
to deliver the maximum performance for socket A processors. Based on the
advanced VIA KT600 chipset with FSB 400 and DDR 400 support, the ASUS
A7V600-X also features AGP 8X, Serial ATA, USB 2.0 as well as 6-channel audio,
Fast Ethernet LAN and S/PDIF out features. Unique ASUS features such as ASUS
C.O.P., C.P.R. , CrashFree BIOS2, and more are included to ensure the best user
experience and value in a motherboard.
Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the
items in your package with the list below.
1.2Package contents
Check your ASUS A7V600-X package for the following items.
ASUS A7V600-X motherboard
ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.5 cm)
ASUS A7V600-X series support CD
1 pc. 80-conductor ribbon cable for UltraDMA/66/100/133 IDE drives
Ribbon cable for a 3.5-inch floppy drive
I/O shield
Bag of extra jumper caps
User Guide

1-3 ASUS A7V600-X motherboard
1.3 Special features
1.3.1 Product highlights
400 FSB K7 Platform
The ASUS A7V600-X motherboard is loaded with the most advanced technologies
to deliver the maximum performance for socket A processors. Based on the
advanced VIA KT600 chipset with FSB 400 and DDR 400 support, the ASUS
A7V600-X features AGP8X, Serial ATA, USB 2.0 as well as a 6-channel audio
CODEC and Fast Ethernet LAN. Unique ASUS features such as ASUS C.O.P.,
C.P.R. and more are included to ensure the best user experience and value in a
motherboard.
400MHz FSB Athlon XP CPU support
AMD’s Athlon XP 3200+ and all follow-up CPUs now support 400MHz Front Side
Bus (FSB) for increased office productivity and enhanced digital media experience.
DDR400 (PC3200) support
DDR400 (PC3200), the latest and fastest DDR memory standard, supports
bandwidth 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
enhanced graphics performance with high bandwidth speeds up to 2.12 GB/s. With
a bus of 533Mhz, AGP 8X is twice as fast as AGP 4X.
Serial ATA technology
Serial ATA is the next generation ATA specification that provides scalable
performance for today and tomorrow. With up to 150MB/s data transfer rate, SATA
is faster than current Parallel ATA, while providing 100% software compatibility.
8 USB 2.0 ports
USB 2.0 is the latest connectivity standard for next generation components and
peripherals. USB 2.0 delivers fast transfer speeds up to 40 times faster at 480 MB/
s, for easy connectivity and ultra-fast data transfers. The higher bandwidth of USB
2.0 allows connection of devices such as high resolution video conferencing
cameras, next generation scanners, printers, and fast storage units. USB 2.0 is
backward compatible with USB 1.1.

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S/PDIF out port on Back I/O
The A7V600-X provides convenient connectivity to external home theater audio
systems via an S/PDIF out interface. Experience 5.1-channel surround sound and
enhanced 3D audio while playing your favorite DVDs or games.
C.O.P. (CPU Overheating Protection):
With AMD
®
Athlon XP™ installed, the motherboard offers automatic CPU
Overheating Protection to prolong the life of the entire system. If the CPU
temperature exceeds the set criteria, the PC shuts down automatically.
ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall)
The C.P.R. feature of the ASUS motherboard BIOS allows automatic resetting to
the BIOS previous settings in case the system hands due to overclocking. When
the system hangs due to overclocking, C.P.R. eliminates the need to open the
system chassis and clear the RTC data. Simply reboot the system, and the BIOS
automatically restores the previous value of the CPU parameters.
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.
ASUS EZ Flash BIOS
With the ASUS EZ Flash, you can easily update the system BIOS even before
loading the operating system. No need to use a DOS-based utility or boot from a
floppy disk.
ASUS Instant Music Lite
Through this unique feature, the motherboard is conveniently designed to allow
users to enjoy their favorite music, without the need to enter Windows. (The
stickers on keyboard are separately purchased.)

1-5 ASUS A7V600-X motherboard
1.3.2 Value-added solutions
Overclocking
•adjustable CPU frequency multiple in BIOS using the ASUS JumperFree™
solution
•C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall)
•adjustable CPU V
CORE
voltages
•Stepless Frequency Selection (SFS) for fine-tuning system bus frequency from
100MHz up to 250MHz at 1MHz increments
Temperature, fan, and voltage monitoring
The CPU temperature is monitored by the ASUS ASIC to prevent overheating and
damage. The system fan rotations per minute (RPM) is monitored for timely failure
detection. The system voltage levels are monitored to ensure stable supply of
current for critical components.
Chassis intrusion detection
The motherboard supports chassis intrusion monitoring. A chassis intrusion event
is retained in 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.

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1.4 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.
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ASUS A7V600-X Motherboard 1-7
1.4.1 Core specifications
CPU socket. Socket 462 (Socket A) surface mount, Zero Insertion Force
(ZIF) socket for the AMD Athlon XP/Athlon/Duron Processors.
(Note: When using CPUs with FSB 100, the maximum DDR data transfer
rate allowed is only at 266Mhz.)
North bridge controller. The VIA
®
KT600 supports AGP 8X mode, 400/
333/266/200MHz Front Side Bus, and the latest 400/333/266MHz 64-bit
memory bus.
DDR DIMM sockets. These three 184-pin DIMM sockets support up to 3GB
system memory using unbuffered non-ECC PC2700/2100 DDR DIMMs.
(Note: PC3200 maximum to 2 DIMMs support only. Visit the ASUS website
(www.asus.com) for the latest qualified DDR400 module list.)
IDE connectors. These dual-channel bus master IDE connectors support
up to four Ultra DMA133/100/66, PIO Modes 3 & 4 IDE devices. Both the
primary (blue) and secondary (black) connectors are slotted to prevent
incorrect insertion of the IDE ribbon cable.
ATX power connector. This 20-pin connector connects to an ATX +12V
power supply. The power supply must have at least 1A on the +5V standby
lead (+5VSB).
Floppy disk connector. This connector accommodates the provided
ribbon cable for the floppy disk drive. One side of the connector is slotted
to prevent incorrect insertion of the floppy disk cable.
AGP slot. This Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot supports 1.5V
AGP8X mode graphics cards for 3D graphical applications.
Serial ATA connectors. These two 7-pin connectors accommodate the thin
cables for SerialATA devices.
South bridge controller. The VIA
®
VT8237 integrated peripheral controller
supports various I/O functions including two Serial ATA ports, 2-channel
ATA/133 bus master IDE controller, up to eight USB 2.0 ports, LPC Super
I/O interface, AC’97 interface and PCI 2.2 interface.
Flash ROM. This 2Mb firmware contains the programmable BIOS
program.
Standby power LED. This 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.
USB connectors. These two 10-1 pin connectors accomodates a USB 2.0
module.
Super I/O controller. This Low Pin Count (LPC) interface provides the
commonly used Super I/O functionality. The chipset supports a high-
performance floppy disk controller for a 360K/720K/1.44M/2.88M floppy
disk drive, a multi-mode parallel port, two standard compatible UARTs, and
a Flash ROM interface.
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PCI slots. These six 32-bit PCI 2.2 expansion slots support bus master
PCI cards like SCSI or LAN cards with 133MB/s maximum throughput.
Audio CODEC . The ADI 1888 is an AC’97 compliant audio CODEC for
PC multimedia systems.
LAN controller. The Realtek 8201BL Fast Ethernet LAN controller delivers
transfer rates of up to 10/100Mbps Ethernet connections. Ideal for handling
large amounts of data such as video, audio and voice.
PS/2 mouse port. This green 6-pin connector is for a PS/2 mouse.
Parallel port. This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or
other devices.
RJ-45 port. This port allows connection to a Local Area Network (LAN)
through a network hub.
Line In jack. This Line In (light blue) jack connects a tape player or other
audio sources. In 6-channel mode, the function of this jack becomes Bass/
Center speaker.
Line Out jack. This Line Out (lime) jack connects a headphone or a
speaker. In 6-channel mode, the function of this jack becomes Front
Speaker Out.
Microphone. This Mic (pink) jack connects a microphone. In a 6-channel
mode, the function of this jack becomes Rear Speaker Out.
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USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports
are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices.
USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports
are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices.
Serial port (COM1). This 9-pin serial port is for an additional serial device.
S/PDIF out jack. This jack connects to external audio output devices.
PS/2 keyboard port. This purple 6-pin connector is for a PS/2 keyboard.
Connector Headphone/2-Speaker 4-Speaker 6-Speaker
Light Blue Line In Line In Bass/Center
Lime Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out
Pink Mic In Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out
Audio 2, 4 and 6-channel configuration

ASUS A7V600-X Motherboard 1-9
1.5 Motherboard layout
24.5cm (9.6in)
30.5cm (12.0in)
PCI1
PANEL
A7V600-X
®
CD
AUX
Super
I/O
4Mbit
Low Pin
Count
PS/2KBMS
T: Mouse
B: Keyboard
Below:Mic In
Center:Line Out
Top:Line In
Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP)
CPU_FAN
FP_AUDIO
AD1980
CODEC
USB2.0
T: USB4
B: USB3
Top:
RJ-45
GAME
CHASSIS
FLOPPY
PRI_IDE
SEC_IDE
ATX Power Connector
DDR DIMM1 (64/72 bit,184-pin module)
KBPWR
CHA_FAN
SB_PWR
VIA
VT8237
South
Bridge
USB56
CR2032 3V
Lithium Cell
CMOS Power
USBPW34
CLRTC
USBPW56
USB1
USB2
PARALLEL PORT
SPDIF_O
COM1
PCI2
PCI3
PCI4
PCI5
PCI6
DDR DIMM2 (64/72 bit,184-pin module)
DDR DIMM3 (64/72 bit,184-pin module)
SATA1
OVER_VOLT1
USBPW12
Socket 462
VIA
KT600
Chipset
USBPW78
USB78
SATA2
10/100
LAN

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1.6 Before you proceed
Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components
or change any motherboard settings.
1. Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any
component.
2. Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or to a metal
object, such as the power supply case, before handling components to
avoid damaging them due to static electricity.
3. Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them.
4. Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic
pad or in the bag that came with the component.
5. Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX
power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the
power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the
motherboard, peripherals, and/or components.
When lit, the green LED (SB_PWR) indicates that the system is ON, in
sleep mode, or in soft-off mode, a reminder that you should shut down
the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in
any motherboard component.
Install only 1.5V AGP cards on this motherboard to prevent damage to
your AGP card or motherboard.
A7V600-X
®
A7V600-X Onboard LED
SB_PWR
ON
Standby
Power
OFF
Powered
Off