Asus A7V8X-LA Kelut User manual

Motherboard
A7V8X-LA
Kamet 2
User Guide

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Checklist
Contents
Product Name: A7V8X-LA
Manual Revision: E1204 V1
Release Date: September 2003
A7V8X-LA specification summary ..................................................iv
1. Motherboard layout ................................................................... 1
2. Central Processing Unit (CPU).................................................. 2
Installing the CPU.................................................................. 2
3. System memory ........................................................................ 3
Installing a DIMM................................................................... 3
4. Expansion slots ......................................................................... 4
Standard interrupt assignments ............................................ 4
IRQ assignments for this motherboard.................................. 4
PCI slots ................................................................................ 5
AGP slot ................................................................................ 5
5. Jumpers..................................................................................... 6
6. Connectors ................................................................................ 8

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Socket A forAMD Athlon™/Athlon™XP 3000+ processor
Barton core support
VIA KM400
VIA VT8237
333/266MHz
2 x 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets support up to maximum 2GB
unbuffered PC2700/2100/1600 non-ECC DDR SDRAM
memory
3 x PCI
1 x AGP 8X/4X (1.5V)
2 x UltraDMA100 IDE connectors
2 x Serial ATA connectors
Integrated VIA UniChrome™ Graphics
Realtek ALC658 6-channel AUDIO CODEC
Digital audio via an S/PDIF out interface
Southbridge integrated 10/100 Mbps LAN controller and
VT6103 LAN PHY
VIA VT6307 supports two IEEE 1394 ports
Super I/O integrated monitoring of CPU/chassis fan and
MB/CPU temperature
1 x Parallel
1 x Serial
1 x PS/2 Keyboard
1 x PS/2 Mouse
1 x RJ45 port
1 x Audio I/O
1 x VGA port
1 x IEEE 1394 port
4 x USB 2.0/1.1
2 x USB connectors support additional 4 USB 2.0 ports
1 x IEEE 1394 connector for an additional IEEE 1394 port
CPU/chassis fan connectors
20-pin ATX power connector
Front panel connector
CD/AUX connectors
Front panel audio connector
S/PDIF out connector
A7V8X-LA specification summary
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CPU
Chipset
Front Side Bus (FSB)
Memory
Expansion slots
Storage
Integrated Graphics
Audio
LAN
IEEE 1394
Hardware Monitoring
Rear Panel I/O Ports
Internal I/O
Connectors

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A7V8X-LA specification summary
* Specifications are subject to change without notice
4Mb Flash ROM, Award BIOS, Enhanced ACPI, DMI2.0,
Green, PnP features
PCI 2.2, USB 2.0/1.1
WOL, WOR, Wake on KB, Wake on PS/2 mouse
Device drivers
ASUS PC Probe
ASUS Screensaver
Award BIOS Flash Utility
Microsoft
®
Direct X
Adobe Acrobat Reader
Trend Micro
™
PC-cillin 2002
User Guide
ASUS A7V8X-LA support CD
UltraDMA cable
FDD cable
I/O shield
Micro-ATX form factor: 9.6 in x 9.6 in
BIOS features
Industry standard
Manageability
Support CD contents
Accessories
Form Factor

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1. Motherboard layout
24.5cm (9.6in)
PCI1
A7V8X-LA (KAMET2)
CD-IN
AUX-IN
Super
I/O
4MB
Flash
ROM
PS/2KBMS
T: Mouse
B: Keyboard
Below:Mic In
Center:Line Out
Top:Line In
Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP1)
CPU_FAN
FRONT_AUDIO
ALC658
USB2.0
T: USB3
B: USB4 Top:
RJ-45
CLRTC
FLOPPY
PRIMARY_IDE SECONDARY_IDE
ATX Power Connector
DDR DIMM1 (64 bit,184-pin module) DDR DIMM2 (64 bit,184-pin module)
CHA_FAN
FRONT_USB1
24.5cm (9.6in)
PARALLEL PORT
COM1
VGA
PCI2
PCI3
VIA
VT8237
Socket 462
VIA
KM400
BUZZER
VIA
VT6103
T:USB1
B:USB2
Bottom: 1394
Top:
FRONT_1394
VIA
VT6307
FRONT_PANEL
SPDI/F
BAT1
CLPWD
FRONT_USB2
ATX12V
SATA2
SATA1

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2. Central rocessing Unit (C U)
The motherboard comes with a Socket A (462) for the AMD processor. AMD
processors offer gigahertz speeds to support all latest computing platforms and
applications. The A7V8X-LA supports AMD Athlon™/Athlon XP™3000+
processors. This motherboard also supports 333/266MHz front side bus (FSB),
and allows data transfers of up to 2.7GB/s with PC2700 DDR.
Each AMD CPU has a “marked”corner. This corner is usually indicated with a
notch and/or a golden square or triangle. Refer to this indicator while orienting the
CPU. A fan and a heatsink should be attached to the CPU to prevent overheating.
A7V8X-LA (KAMET2)
A7V8X-LA (KAMET2) Socket 462
AMD™CPU
CPU NOTCH
LOCK
CPU NOTCH
TO INNER
CORNER
LEVER
Installing the CPU
Follow these steps to install a CPU.
1. Locate the Socket 462 and open it by
pulling the lever gently sideways
away from the socket. Then lift the
lever upwards. The socket lever
must be fully opened (90 to 100
degrees).
2. Insert the CPU with the correct
orientation. The notched or golden
corner of the CPU must be oriented
toward the inner corner of the socket
base nearest to the lever hinge.
The CPU fits only in one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the
socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU!

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3. System memory
The motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual Inline Memory
Module (DIMM) sockets. These sockets support up to 2GB system memory using
184-pin unbuffered non-ECC PC2700/PC2100/PC1600 double-sided DDR DIMMs.
The following figure illustrates the location of the DDR DIMM sockets.
Make sure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or
other system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both
the motherboard and the components.
Follow these steps to install a DIMM.
1. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing
the retaining clips outward.
2. Align a DIMM on the socket such
that the notch on the DIMM
matches the break on the socket.
3. Firmly insert the DIMM into the
socket until the retaining clips
snap back in place and the DIMM
is properly seated.
Installing a DIMM
You may install 64MB, 128MB, 256MB, 512MB, and 1GB DDR DIMMs into the
DIMM sockets using the memory configurations in this section.
Unlocked Retaining Clip
DDR DIMM notch
CAUTION: DIMMs are keyed to fit with only one direction. DO NOT force a
DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM.
A7V8X-LA (KAMET2)
A7V8X-LA (KAMET2) 184-Pin DDR DIMM Sockets
80 Pins 104 Pins
DIMM1 DIMM2

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4. Expansion slots
The motherboard has three PCI slots and oneAccelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot.
To install and configure an expansion card:
1. Install an expansion card following the instructions that came with the chassis.
2. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any.
3. Assign an IRQ to the card. Refer to the tables below.
4. Install the drivers and/or software applications for the expansion card
according to the card documentation.
Standard interrupt assignments
IRQ Priority Standard Function
0 1 System Timer
1 2 Keyboard Controller
2 N/A Programmable Interrupt
3* 11 Communications Port (COM2)
4* 12 Communications Port (COM1)
5* 13 Sound Card (sometimes LPT2)
6 14 Floppy Disk Controller
7* 15 Printer Port (LPT1)
8 3 System CMOS/Real Time Clock
9* 4 ACPI Mode when used
10* 5 IRQ holder for PCI steering
11* 6 IRQ holder for PCI steering
12* 7 PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port
13 8 Numeric Data Processor
14* 9 Primary IDE Channel
15* 10 Secondary IDE Channel
*These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices.
IRQ assignments for this motherboard
ABCD
PCI slot 1 shared –– –– ––
PCI slot 2 –– shared –– ––
PCI slot 3 –– –– shared ––
AGP slot shared –– –– ––
Onboard 1394 controller –– –– –– shared

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Install only +1.5V AGP cards on this motherboard!
PCI slots
There are three (3) 32-bit PCI slots on this motherboard. The slots support PCI
cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with
PCI specifications. The figure below shows a typical PCI card installed into a slot.
AGP slot
This motherboard has an Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot that supports
AGP 8X/4X cards. When you buy anAGP 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.
A7V8X-LA (KAMET2)
A7V8X-LA (KAMET2)
Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP)
Keyed for 1.5v

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5. Jumpers
1. Clear CMOS (3-pin CLRTC)
This jumper allows you to clear the RAM data in CMOS, except the system
date and time. The RAM data in CMOS, is powered by the onboard button cell
battery.
To erase the CMOS RAM:
1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord.
2. Move the jumper cap from pins 2-3 (Default) to pins 1-2 (Clear CMOS).
Keep the cap on pins 1-2 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the cap back
to pins 2-3.
3. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer.
4. Hold down the <F1> key during the boot process and enter the BIOS setup
to re-enter data.
Except when clearing the CMOS RAM, never remove the jumper cap on CLRTC
jumper default position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure!
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A7V8X-LA (KAMET2) Clear RTC RAM
CLRTC
NormalClear CMOS (Default)