2. FEA TURES Specifications
UltraDMA/100 Support: Comes with an onboard PCI Bus Master IDE controller with two connectors that support four ATA100/66/33 devices on two channels. Supports UltraDMA/100, UltraDMA/66, UltraDMA/33, PIO Modes 3 & 4 and Bus Master IDE DMA Mode 2, and Enhanced IDE devices, such as DVDROM, CD-ROM, CD-R/RW, LS-120, and Tape Backup drives. Wake-On-LAN Connector: Supports Wake-On-LAN activity through an optional ASUS PCI-L101 10/100 Fast Ethernet PCI card (see 7. Appendix). Wake-On-Ring Connector: Supports Wake-On-Ring activity through a PCI modem card that supports a WOR connector. USB: Supports up to four USB ports, two on the back panel and two midboard, for more peripheral connectivity options. PC Health Monitoring: Provides an easy way to examine and manage system status information, such as CPU and systerm voltages, temperatures, and fan status through the onboard hardware ASUS ASIC and the bundled ASUS PC Probe. SMBus: Features the System Management Bus interface, which is used to physically transport commands and information between SMBus devices. PCI/AMR Expansion Slots: Provides five 32-bit PCI (Rev. 2.2) expansion slots, which can support Bus Master PCI cards, such as SCSI or LAN cards (PCI supports up to 133MB/s maximum throughput), and one Audio Modem Riser (AMR) slot (shared), which supports a very affordable audio and/or modem riser card. Super Multi-I/O: Provides two high-speed UART compatible serial ports and one parallel port with EPP and ECP capabilities. Enhanced ACPI & Anti-Boot Virus Protection: Programmable BIOS (Flash EEPROM), offering enhanced ACPI for Windows 98 compatibility, built-in firmware-based virus protection, and autodetection of most devices for virtually automatic setup. Concurrent PCI: Concurrent PCI allows multiple PCI transfers from PCI master busses to the memory and processor. Smart BIOS: 2Mb firmware provides Vcore and CPU/SDRAM frequency adjustments, boot block write protection, and HD/SCSI/MO/ZIP/CD/Floppy boot selection. Power supply is autodetected to enable/disable suspend-to-RAM. Integrated Infrared (IrDA) Support: Integrated IR supports an optional remote control package for wireless interfacing with external peripherals, personal gadgets, or an optional remote controller. Desktop Management Interface (DMI): Supports DMI through BIOS, which allows hardware to communicate within a standard protocol creating a higher level of compatibility. (Requires DMI-enabled components.) Color-coded Connectors: To enhance user accessibility to system components and to meet PC 99 compliancy, major connectors in this motherboard are color-coded.

3.3 Hardware Setup Procedure
Before using your computer, you must complete the following steps: 1. Check Motherboard Settings 2. Install Memory Modules 3. Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) 4. Install Expansion Cards 5. Connect Ribbon Cables, Panel Wires, and Power Supply 6. Setup the BIOS Software

3.4 Motherboard Settings

This section explains in detail how to change your motherboards function settings through the use of switches and/or jumpers. WARNING! Computer motherboards and expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. To protect them against damage from static electricity, you should follow some precautions whenever you work on your computer. 1. Unplug your computer when working on the inside. 2. Use a grounded wrist strap before handling computer components. If you do not have one, touch both of your hands to a safely grounded object or to a metal object, such as the power supply case. 3. Hold components by the edges and try not to touch the IC chips, leads or connectors, or other components. 4. Place components on a grounded antistatic pad or on the bag that came with the component whenever the components are separated from the system. 5. Ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off before you plug in or remove the ATX power connector on the motherboard. WARNING! Make sure that you unplug your power supply when adding or removing system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to your motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. The onboard LED when lit acts as a reminder that the system is in suspend or soft-off mode and not powered OFF.

ON Standby Power

A7V133

OFF Powered Off

A7V133 Onboard LED
3. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings
1) Motherboard Features Settings (DIP Switches - DSW) The motherboards onboard functions are adjusted through the DIP switches The white block represents the switchs position. The example below shows all the switches in the ON position. The default setting is OFF.

OFF ON

A7V133 DIP Switches
1. Frequency Selection 2. Frequency Selection 3. Frequency Selection 4. Frequency Selection 5. Frequency Selection
A7V133 Jumper Mode Settings
2) JumperFree Mode (JEN) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the JumperFree mode. The JumperFree mode allows processor settings to be made through the BIOS setup (see 4.4 Advanced Menu). Setting Jumper Mode JumperFreeMode (Default) DSW (See #7 External Frequency Setting) All OFF VID (See #9 Voltage Regulator Output) All [3-4] JEN [1-2] [2-3]

VID1 VID2 VID3 VID4 1.825/1.85Volts VID1 VID2 VID3 VID4 1.675/1.70Volts
VID1 VID2 VID3 VID4 1.775/1.80Volts VID1 VID2 VID3 VID4 1.625/1.65Volts VID1 VID2 VID3 VID4 1.475/1.50Volts VID1 VID2 VID3 VID4 1.275/1.30Volts VID1 VID2 VID3 VID4 1.075/1.10Volts
VID1 VID2 VID3 VID4 1.725/1.75Volts VID1 VID2 VID3 VID4 1.575/1.60Volts VID1 VID2 VID3 VID4 1.425/1.45Volts VID1 VID2 VID3 VID4 1.225/1.25Volts VID1 VID2 VID3 VID4 CPU Default/ JumperFree (Default)
A7V133 CPU Core Voltage Selection
VID1 VID2 VID3 VID4 1.375/1.4Volts VID1 VID2 VID3 VID4 1.175/1.20Volts
VID1 VID2 VID3 VID4 1.525/1.55Volts VID1 VID2 VID3 VID4 1.325/1.35Volts VID1 VID2 VID3 VID4 1.125/1.15Volts

3.5 System Memory (DIMM)

This motherboard uses only Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMMs). Three sockets are available for 3.3Volt (power level) unbuffered Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory (SDRAM) of 8, 16, 32, 64, 128, 256, or 512MB to form a memory size between 8MB to 1.5GB. One side (with memory chips) of the DIMM takes up one row on the motherboard. This motherboard also supports NECs Virtual Channel (VC) SDRAMs. Memory speed setup is recommended through BIOS SDRAM Configuration under Chipset Features Setup. IMPORTANT (see General DIMM Notes below for more): SDRAMs used must be compatible with the current Intel PC133 SDRAM specification. DO NOT attempt to mix PC133 SDRAMs with VCM SDRAMs. The motherboard only supports PC100 / PC133 DIMMs or VC SDRAMs for system memory. Registered DIMMs are not supported. Install memory in any combination as follows:
DIMM Location Socket 1 (Rows 0&1) Socket 2 (Rows 2&3) Socket 3 (Rows 4&5) 168-pin DIMM SDRAM 8, 16, 32, 64, 128, 256, 512MB x1 SDRAM 8, 16, 32, 64, 128, 256, 512MB x1 SDRAM 8, 16, 32, 64, 128, 256, 512MB x1 Total System Memory (Max 1536MB) = Total Memory

3.5.1 General DIMM Notes

DIMMs that have more than 18 chips are not supported on this motherboard. For the system CPU bus to operate at 100MHz/133MHz, use only PC100-/PC133compliant DIMMs. ASUS motherboards support SPD (Serial Presence Detect) DIMMs. This is the memory of choice for best performance vs. stability. SDRAM chips are generally thinner with higher pin density than EDO (Extended Data Output) chips. BIOS shows SDRAM memory on bootup screen. Single-sided DIMMs come in 16, 32, 64,128, 256MB; double-sided come in 32, 64, 128, 256, 512MB.
WARNING! Be sure that the DIMM you use can handle the specified SDRAM MHz or else bootup will not be possible.
3. H/W SETUP System Memory
3.5.2 Memory Installation
WARNING! Make sure that you unplug your power supply when adding or removing memory modules or other system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both your motherboard and expansion cards (see 3.3 Hardware Setup Procedure for more information). Insert the module(s) as shown. Because the number of pins are different on either side of the breaks, the module will only fit in the orientation shown. DRAM SIMM modules have the same pin contacts on both sides. SDRAM DIMMs have different pin contacts on each side and therefore have a higher pin density.

PS/2 Mouse (6-pin Female)
2) PS/2 Keyboard Connector (Purple 6-pin PS2KBMS) This connection is for a standard keyboard using an PS/2 plug (mini DIN). This connector will not allow standard AT size (large DIN) keyboard plugs. You may use a DIN to mini DIN adapter on standard AT keyboards.
PS/2 Keyboard (6-pin Female)

3. H/W SETUP Connectors

1) PS/2 Mouse Connector (Green 6-pin PS2KBMS) The system will direct IRQ12 to the PS/2 mouse if one is detected. If one is not detected, expansion cards can use IRQ12. See PS/2 Mouse Function Control in 4.4 Advanced Menu.
3) Universal Serial BUS Ports 0 & 1 (Black two 4-pin USB) Two USB ports are available for connecting USB devices.
Universal Serial Bus (USB) 1
4) Serial Port Connectors (Teal/Turquoise 9-pin COM1 / COM2) Two serial ports can be used for pointing devices or other serial devices. For setting up these ports, see Onboard Serial Port 1 in 4.4.2 I/O Device Configuration for settings.
COM1 COM2 Serial Ports (9-pin Male)
5) Parallel Port Connector (Burgundy 25-pin PRINTER) You can enable the parallel port and choose the IRQ through Onboard Parallel Port (see 4.4.2 I/O Device Configuration). NOTE: Serial printers must be connected to the serial port.
Parallel Port (25-pin Female)
6) Game/MIDI Connector (Gold 15-pin GAME_AUDIO) (optional) You may connect game joysticks or game pads to this connector for playing games. Connect MIDI devices for playing or editing professional audio.
Game/MIDI (15-pin Female)
Line Out Line In Mic 1/8" Stereo Audio Connectors
8) Floppy Disk Drive Connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) This connector supports the provided floppy drive ribbon cable. After connecting the single end to the board, connect the two plugs on the other end to the floppy drives. (Pin 5 is removed to prevent inserting in the wrong orientation when using ribbon cables with pin 5 plugged).
NOTE: Orient the red markings on the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1.
A7V133 Floppy Disk Drive Connector

Secondary ATA-100 IDE Primary ATA-100 IDE

A7V133 IDE Connectors

NOTE: Orient the red markings on the IDE ribbon cable to PIN 1.

Secondary IDE

Primary IDE
10) Chassis Intrusion Lead (2 pin CHASSIS) This requires an external detection mechanism such as a chassis intrusion monitor/sensor or microswitch. The sensor is triggered when a high level signal is sent to the Chassis Signal lead, which occurs when a panel switch or light detector is triggered. This function requires the optional ASUS CIDB chassis intrusion module to be installed (see 7. APPENDIX). If the chassis intrusion lead is not used, a jumper cap must be placed over the pins to close the circuit.
Ground Chassis Signal +5Volt (Power Supply Stand By)
A7V133 Chassis Open Alarm Lead
11) Standard and Consumer Infrared Module Connector (5-pin IR) This connector supports an optional wireless transmitting and receiving infrared module. This module mounts to a small opening on system cases that support this feature. You must also configure the setting through UART2 Use Infrared (see 4.4.2 I/O Device Configuration) to select whether UART2 is directed for use with COM2 or IrDA. Use the five pins as shown in Back View and connect a ribbon cable from the module to the motherboards SIR connector according to the pin definitions.

IRRX GND IRTX +5V

Front View

Back View

IRTX GND IRRX

+5V (NC)

A7V133 Infrared Module Connector

CHASSIS

12) Wake-On-LAN Connector (3-pin WOL_CON) This connector connects to a LAN card with a Wake-On-LAN output, such as the ASUS PCI-L101 Ethernet card (see 7. Appendix). The connector powers up the system when a wakeup packet or signal is received through the LAN card. IMPORTANT: This feature requires that Wake-On-LAN features are enabled (see 4.4.3 Power Management) and that your system has an ATX power supply with at least 720mA +5V standby power.
A7V133 Wake-On-LAN Connector
13) Wake-On-Ring Connector (2-pin WOR) This connector connects to internal modem cards with a Wake-On-Ring output. The connector powers up the system when a ringup packet or signal is received through the internal modem card. NOTE: For external modems, Wake-On-Ring is detected through the COM port. IMPORTANT: This feature requires that Wake-On-Ring features are enabled (see 4.4.3 Power Management) and that your system has an ATX power supply with at least 720mA +5V standby power.
A7V Wake-On-Ring Connector
IMPORTANT: Requires an ATX power supply with at least 720mA +5 volt standby power

Power LED

PLED +5 V

Speaker Connector

+5V Ground Ground Speaker
+5 V TB_LED ExtSMI# Ground PWR Ground
ATX Power SMI Lead Switch* * Requires an ATX power supply.

Message LED

Reset SW
A7V133 System Panel Connectors
22) System Warning Speaker Connector (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector connects to the case-mounted speaker. Two sources (LINE_OUT and SPEAKER) will allow you to hear system beeps and warnings. Only SPEAKER will allow you to hear system beeps before the integrated audio has been properly initialized. 23) System Power LED Lead (3-1 pin PWRLED) This 3-1 pin connector connects the system power LED, which lights when the system is powered on and blinks when it is in sleep mode. 24) System Message LED Lead (2-pin MSG.LED) This indicates whether a message has been received from a fax/modem. The LED will remain lit when there is no signal and blink when there is data received. This function requires an ACPI OS and driver support. 25) Reset Switch Lead (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector connects to the case-mounted reset switch for rebooting your computer without having to turn off your power switch. This is a preferred method of rebooting to prolong the life of the systems power supply. 26) ATX Power Switch Lead (2-pin PWRSW) The system power is controlled by a momentary switch connected to this lead. Pressing the button once will switch the system between ON and SOFT OFF. Pushing the switch while in the ON mode for more than 4 seconds will turn the system off. The system power LED shows the status of the systems power. 27) System Management Interrupt Lead (2-pin SMI) This allows the user to manually place the system into a suspend mode or Green mode, where system activity is decreased to save electricity and expand the life of certain components when the system is not in use. This 2-pin connector connects to the case-mounted suspend switch. If you do not have a switch for the connector, you may use the Turbo Switch. SMI is activated when it detects a short to open moment and therefore leaving it shorted will not cause any problems. This may require one or two presses depending on the position of the switch. Wake-up can be controlled by settings in the BIOS but the keyboard will always allow wake-up (the SMI lead cannot wake up the system). 44 ASUS A7V133 Users Manual

Reset Ground

4. BIOS SETUP I/O Device Config
Onboard Parallel Port [378H/IRQ7] This field sets the address of the onboard parallel port connector. If you disable this feature, Parallel Port Mode and ECP DMA Select configurations will not be available. Configuration options: [Disabled] [378H/IRQ7] [278H/IRQ5] Parallel Port Mode [ECP+EPP] This field allows you to set the operation mode of the parallel port. [Normal] allows normal-speed operation but in one direction only; [EPP] allows bidirectional parallel port operation; [ECP] allows the parallel port to operate in bidirectional DMA mode; [ECP+EPP] allows normal speed operation in a two-way mode. Configuration options: [Normal] [ECP] [EPP] [ECP+EPP] ECP DMA Select [3] This field allows you to configure the parallel port DMA channel for the selected ECP mode. This selection is available only if you select [ECP] or [ECP+EPP] in Parallel Port Mode above. Configuration options: [1] [3]
Onboard Peripheral Resource Control
Onboard AC97 Modem Controller [Auto] Onboard AC97 Audio Controller [Auto] [Auto] allows the motherboards BIOS to detect whether you are using any modem/audio device. If a modem/audio device is detected, the onboard modem/audio controller will be enabled; if no modem/audio device is detected, the onboard modem/audio controller will be disabled. If you have conflicts with the onboard modem/audio controller, you may set the appropriate field to [Disabled]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto]
Game Port Function [Disabled] Enable this field to use the game port. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enable (200h-207h)] Onboard Legacy Audio Support [Disabled] The onboard chipset is integrated with a SoundBlaster Pro controller. To use it, you must enable this field. Leave on the default setting [Disabled] if you want to use an add-on audio device. NOTE: To display the rest of the setup items, this field must be enabled (as shown below).
Sound Blaster Emulation [Disabled] Select [Enabled] for this field if you want to use the Sound Blaster emulation feature. Sound Blaster I/O Base Address [220h-22Fh] Sound Blaster IRQ [IRQ5] Sound Blaster DMA [DMA 1] These fields set the I/O address, IRQ, and DMA channel for the Sound Blaster feature. MPU 401 [Enabled] Enable this field if you want to use the MIDI device onboard. MPU 401 I/O Base Address [300h-303h] This sets the I/O address for the onboard MIDI device. FM Enable (388h-38Bh) [Disabled] This field enables or disables the FM modulation feature.

4.4.3 PCI Configuration

4.7 Exit Menu

Once you have made all of your selections from the various menus in the Setup program, you should save your changes and exit Setup. Select Exit from the menu bar to display the following menu:

Exit Saving Changes

Once you are finished making your selections, choose this option from the Exit menu to ensure the values you selected are saved to the CMOS RAM. The CMOS RAM is sustained by an onboard backup battery and stays on even when the PC is turned off. Once this option is selected, a confirmation is asked. Select [Yes] to save changes and exit. NOTE: If you attempt to exit the Setup program without saving your changes, the program will prompt you with a message asking if you want to save your changes before exiting. Pressing <Enter> will then save changes while exiting.

Exit Discarding Changes

This option should only be used if you do not want to save the changes you have made to the Setup program. If you have made changes to fields other than system date, system time, and password, the system will ask for confirmation before exiting.

4. BIOS SETUP Exit Menu

NOTE: Pressing <Esc> does not exit this menu. You must select one of the options from this menu or <F10> from the legend bar to exit this menu.

Load Setup Defaults

This option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus. When this option is selected or if <F5> is pressed, a confirmation is requested. Select [Yes] to load default values. You can now select Exit Saving Changes or make other changes before saving the values to the non-volatile RAM.

Discard Changes

This option allows you to discard the selections you made and restore the values you previously saved. After selecting this option, a confirmation is requested. Select [Yes] to discard any changes and load the previously saved values.

Save Changes

This option saves your selections without exiting the Setup program. You can then return to other menus and make changes. After selecting this option, all selections are saved and a confirmation is requested. Select [Yes] to save any changes to the non-volatile RAM.
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5. SOFTWARE SETUP

5.1 Install Operating System
You should always use the latest operating system and updates when using new hardware to ensure full compliancy. You may use any version of Windows 98/2000/ Millenium, but for Windows 95, you must use OSR 2.0 or later. For Windows NT 4.0, you must use Service Pack 3.0 or later. NOTE: To configure your system to use the RAID 0 or 1 option, you must run the FastTrack100 BIOS before installing the OS. Normally, this firmware will be activated automatically when the ATA100 and RAID 0 or 1 jumpers have been adjusted correctly; (see Section 3.4.5 Motherboard Settings, Hardware Setup and Section 5.5 Manual Installation fo IDE/RAID Drivers for more information about driver installation.)

5. S/W SETUP

5.4.1 Installing the Hard Disks
The RAID 0 setting allows users to reformat two hard disks with the same new OS simultaneously. RAID 1 arrays can use a pre-existing hard disk along with a blank hard disk, or two new hard disks. 1. Install the first and second hard disk into the hard disk bays of your system. Connect each hard disk drive with a separate UltraDMA/100 cable, one to the Primary ATA-100 IDE connector, and the other to the Secondary ATA-100 IDE connector onboard the A7V133. 2. Ensure that Jumpers 13 and 14 are set for RAID 0 or 1: Jumper 13: [1-2] and Jumper 14; [2-3] (See Section 3.4.5, Hardware Setup: Motherboard Settings) 3. Connect the power cables to the hard disks.
5.4.2 Enter FastTrak100 BIOS and FastBuild Utility
1. Boot-up your computer. If this is the first time you have booted with two hard disks correctly installed, then FastTrak100 Lite BIOS scans the IDE drives and displays this screen:
2. Press <Ctrl-F> keys to display the FastBuild Utility Main Menu:
FastBuild (tm) Utility 1.31 (c) 1996-2000 Promise Technology, Inc.

[ Main Menu ]

Auto Setup. [ 1 ]
View Array. [ 3 ] Delete Array. [ 4 ] Rebuild Array. [ 5 ] Controller Configuration. [ 6 ]

[ Keys Available ]

Press 1.6 to select Option

[ESC] Exit

5. S/W SETUP RAID
View Drive Assignments. [ 2 ]
5.4.3 Creating a RAID 0 Array
1. In the FastBuild Utility Main Menu, select Auto Setup [1]. The screen below is displayed. The Auto Setup Options Menu configures hard disks for RAID 0 and RAID 1 arrays. These selections assign all available drives that are appropriate for the new array and configures data formats and the IDE channels.
[ Auto Setup Options Menu ] Optimize Array for: Performance
Typical Application to use: DESKTOP
[ Array Setup Configuration ]
Mode.. Stripe Spare Drive.. 0 Drive(s) Used in Array.. 2 Array Disk Capacity (size in MB). 29299

[ ] Up

[ ] Down
[ , ,Space] Change Option

[ESC] Exit [CTRL-Y] Save

2. Go to the field Optimize Array for: and select Performance using the arrow and space keys. The Mode field displays Stripe. 3. Then go to the Typical Application Menu. Three options are available: A/V Editing, DESKTOP, or Server. These selections determine how data blocks are managed to enhance performance. A/V Editing is intended for audio/video applications, or similar programs that require larger file transfers; Desktop combines large and small file sizes; Server is for numerous file transfers. 4. After making the selection, use <Ctrl-Y> to save it. FastBuild automatically constructs the RAID 0 array. 5. Then the command appears: Press Any Key to Reboot. Reboot the system and the FastTrak100 Lite BIOS checks and displays the status of the new array:
6. To finish installation of your new Operating System to the RAID 0 array, reboot with a floppy disk to format the hard disks with the FDISK command and then install the OS from a CD; alternatively, with a bootable OS CD, you may install the new OS automatically. As you install the OS, the system always treats the RAID 0 array of hard disks as if they are a single drive unit. 88 ASUS A7V133 Users Manual
5.4.4 Creating a RAID 1 Array
1. In the FastBuild Utility Main Menu, select Auto Setup [1].

Optimize Array for:

[ Auto Setup Options Menu ] Security

Not Available

Typical Application to use:
Mode.. Mirror Spare Drive.. 0 Drive(s) Used in Array.. 2 Array Disk Capacity (size in MB). 14645
2. Go to the field Optimize Array for: and select Security. The Mode field displays Mirror. 3. After making the selection, use <Ctrl-Y> to save it. FastBuild offers a choice between two options. Use <Y> for Create and Duplicate to mirror a pre-existing hard disk formatted with data that you want to save on both hard disks; (Go to step 4.) Use <N> for Create Only if using two new hard disks to configure a new RAID 1 mirrored array; (Go to step 6.)
Do you want the disk image to be duplicated to another?(Yes/No) Y -Create and Duplicate N -Create Only

4. If selecting <Y>, for Create and Duplicate, this screen will be displayed:

Channel:ID ------

[ Target Disk ] Drive Model Capacity (MB) ---------------
[ Please Select A Source Disk ] Channel:ID Drive Model Capacity (MB) 3077
1:Mas ST3322IA 1:Sla ST3322IA
[ ] Up [ ] Down [ESC] Exit [Enter] Select
[ Source DiSk ] Drive Model Capacity (MB) ---------------
5. The utility prompts: Please Select A Source Disk. Choose the pre-existing hard disk as the source and then a new, blank hard disk as the target. Then select <Ctrl-Y> to save the selection. The utility prompts a choice between <Y> to continue and <N> to stop and escape. Choosing <Y> begins to duplicate the source hard disk onto the target hard disk. 6. To configure two new blank hard disks in a RAID 1 array, choose <N> for Create Only; (At step 3). The FastBuild utility configures the RAID 1 array and a message appears: Array has been created. <Press Any Key to REBOOT> 7. Rebooting the system allows the FastTrak100 Lite BIOS to display the status of your new array:
8. If duplicating an original Operating System to another new hard disk, the system will start up automatically. If creating a brand new RAID 1 array only, it will be necessary to intstall a new OS. Reboot with a rescue floppy disk to format the hard disks with the FDISK command and then install the OS from a CD; alternatively, with a bootable OS CD, install the new OS automatically. NOTES for Troubleshooting Array Set Ups: Always use two separate UltraDMA/100 cables for linking each of two hard disks to the Primary ATA-100 and the Secondary ATA-100 connectors. Usually, a two disk array will set up properly if both sets of hard disk jumpers are set to Master. However, it may be necessary to reset the jumpers on each of the hard disks; in such cases, try Master for the Source disk, and Master/Slave or Slave for the Target disk. Also, if a Source hard disk larger than the Target disk is selected, the FastBuild utility suggests using a larger or equal size disk for the Target instead. During reboots after configuring a RAID array, the IDE scan process determines if the system is working okay. Normally the FastTrak100 Lite BIOS displays system status as Functional after rebooting the new RAID array. However, two warnings may appear: Critical indicates that one or more drives in the array are not functional, or are disconnected. In this case, enter the FastBuild Utitility to diagnose the problem and replace the faulty drive. The second warning, Offline, indicates that one hard disks in a striped array has failed, cannot be detected, or has become disconnected. In this case, adjust or replace the hard disk if necessary and rebuild data from a back-up source.

6.1.3 ASUS PC Probe Task Bar Icon
6. S/W REFERENCE ASUS PCProber
Right clicking the PC Probe icon will bring up a menu to open or exit ASUS PC Probe and pause or resume all system monitoring.
When the ASUS PC Probe senses a problem with your PC, portions of the ASUS PC Probe icon changes to red, the PC speaker beeps, and the ASUS PC Probe monitor is displayed.
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6.2.1 Starting CyberLink PowerPlayer SE
To start CyberLink Power Player, click the Windows Start button, point to Programs, and then CyberLink PowerPlayer SE, and then click PowerPlayer.
6.2.2 CyberLink PowerPlayer Control Panel
Minimize Zoom About Eject Help Power Off
Stop Backward Scan Backstep Frame Previous Stop Forward Scan Step Frame Next Play
Configuration i-Power! CD Mode Shuffle
Increase Volume Mute Decrease Volume

Karaoke

Next angle

Next audio stream

Next subtitle

Add bookmark

Capture frame

Repeat

Go to bookmark
6. S/W REFERENCE PowerPlayer
6.2 CyberLink PowerPlayer SE

6.3 CyberLink PowerDVD

CyberLink PowerDVD is the flagship of CyberLinks complete range of video and audio software products. It features unrivaled functions allowing users to view high quality video and media-rich DVD contents on the personal computer. With the iPower Internet Enabling feature, PowerDVD opens DVD enthusiasts to on-line DVD resources via the PowerDVD Desktop Portal Page.
6. S/W REFERENCE PowerDVD
6.3.1 Starting CyberLink PowerDVD
To start CyberLink PowerDVD, click the Windows Start button, point to Programs, and then CyberLink PowerDVD, and then click PowerDVD.
6.3.2 CyberLink PowerDVD User Interface

Main Display

Minimize Exit

Control Panel (closed)

Full Screen / CD/File Control Video Window Mode Wheel Functions

Help Eject

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6. S/W REFERENCE VideoLive Mail
6.4 CyberLink VideoLive Mail
6.4.1 Starting VideoLive Mail
To start VideoLive Mail, click the Windows Start button, point to Programs, and then CyberLink VideoLive Mail, and then click VideoLive Mail x.x. VLM 3s Setup Wizard will start and guide you through configuring the video and audio input peripherals and to setup the e-mail environment. 1. Setup Wizard first will prompt a dialog to confirm that you want to configure the hardware and E-mail setting. Click Yes to continue the system parameter configuration. 2. The e-mail configuration screen appears. You will need to enter your name and the e-mail address. Click Next to continue. 3. The Internet e-mail configuration screen appears. You may choose to use the VLM 3 built-in E-mail functionality (SMTP mail), or use MAPI compliant email system. Consult your ISP or MIS staff for the E-mail server IP address if you are not sure. Click Next to continue. 4. Then the Video Configuration screen shows up. You may have to specify the video driver for VLM 3, if there are several video-input devices installed. Then configure the number of video frames to be captured per second. Note that the more frames you choose, the bigger the file size will be. Click Next to continue. 5. Then the Setup Wizard will then search for the GSM CODECS module for audio compression, and prompt you with the result. Click Next to continue. 6. Setup Wizard then tests the audio volume during playing and recording. Click Next when ready. 7. Configuration done. Click Finish to complete the environmental setting procedure.
6.4.2 CyberLink VideoLive Mail User Interface
Exit Minimize Help Video Mail Wizard Start Playback Snapshot to File Video Configuration Stop Recording / Playback Start Recording Pause Save Video File Send Mail Load Video File Send Mail Increase MIC volume Decrease MIC volume Increase speaker volume Decrease speaker volume

2. FEATURES Intelligence

2.2 Motherboard Components
See opposite page for locations.
Location Processor Support Socket A for Socket A AMD Athlon/Duron Processors. 3 (NOTE: Starting with PCB Rev. 1.02, the CPU thermal sensor is integrated on the motherboard, located near the center of the CPU heat source, just below the CPU socket) Feature Setting DIP Switches... 6 Chipsets VIA VT8363 (VIA Apollo KT133) system controller. 2 VIA VT82C686A PCIset.. 16 2Mbit Programmable Flash EEPROM.. 11 Main Memory Maximum 1.5GB support 3 DIMM Sockets... 4 VC133/PC133 memory support Expansion Slots 5 PCI Slots... Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) Pro Slot.. Audio Modem Riser (AMR) Slot. (Shared) 18 System I/O 1 Floppy Disk Driver Connector... IDE Connectors (UltraDMA/66 Support).. IDE Connectors (UltraDMA/100 Support).. Parallel Port Connector.. (Top) Serial COM1 Port Connector.. (Bottom) Serial COM2 Port Connector.. (Bottom) 25 USB Connectors (Port 0 & Port 1).. 28 USB Connectors (Port 2 & Port 3)... 14 USB Connectors (Ports 46).. PS/2 Mouse Connector... (Top) PS/2 Keyboard Connector.. (Bottom) 29 Audio AC97 V2.1 Audio Codec (optional).. Game/MIDI Connector (on audio model only). (Top) Line Out Connector (on audio model only). (Bottom) Line In Connector (on audio model only). (Bottom) Microphone Connector (on audio model only). (Bottom) 23 Network Features Wake-On-LAN Connector.. 17 Wake-On-Ring Connector.. 13 Hardware Monitoring System Voltage Monitoring (integrated in ASUS ASIC). Fan Power and Speed Monitoring Connectors Power ATX Power Supply Connector.. 5 Special Feature Onboard LED... 21 Promise Ultra DMA/100 Chip.. 10 VRM Module... 1 Form Factor ATX
2. FEATURES MB Components
2.2.1 Component Locations

3. HARDWARE SETUP

3.1 Motherboard Layout

24.5cm (9.64in)

T: Mouse B: Keyboard

ATX Power Connector

PWR_FAN VIO 3VSBSLT

CR2032 3V

Lithium Cell CMOS Power

T: Port0 B: Port1

Socket 462

SK7VRM

DIMM3 (64/72 bit, 168-pin module)
DIMM2 (64/72 bit, 168-pin module)
DIMM1 (64/72 bit, 168-pin module)

PARALLEL PORT

GAME_AUDIO

Line Out Line In Mic In

VT8363 AGP4X & PC133 Memory Controller
Accelerated Graphic Port (AGP PRO)

PLED SMB

Audio Codec

PCI Slot 1

PCI Slot 2

VT82C686A

SPK ADN# AUD_EN2 AUD_EN1

PCI Slot 3

PCI Slot 4

WOLCON

AS99127

ASUS ASIC

CHASSIS IR JEN IDELED

PCI Slot 5

Audio Modem Riser (AMR)

USBPORT USB3A USB3

Grayed components are optional at the time of purchase (JTCPU is no longer necessary on motherboards with PCB versions 1.02 and later)

ATA100 IDE Controller

SECONDARY Ultra ATA100 IDE

Row 5 4

SECONDARY IDE

PRIMARY Ultra ATA100 IDE

2Mbit Flash EEPROM (Programmable BIOS)

FLOPPY

CPU_FAN

PRIMARY IDE

30.6cm (12in)

VID4 VID3 VID2 VID1

CHA_FAN DIP Switches

DSW DSFID

3. H/W SETUP Motherboard Layout

3.2 Layout Contents

Motherboard Settings
1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) DSW JEN AUDIOCODEC 3VSBSLT VIO DSW 15 or 1-4 DSFID 16 VID1/VID2/VID3/VID4 System Memory DIMM1/2/3 Socket 462 (Socket A) PCI1/2/3/4/5 AGP PRO AMR p. 18 p. 18 p. 19 p. 19 p. 20 p. 21 p. 22 p. 23 p.24 p.25 p.26 p.27 p.29 p.30 DIP Switches JumperFree Mode (JumperFree/Jumper Mode) Onboard Audio Setting (Enable/Enable) PCI 3Volt Setting (3 Volt/3 VSB) I/O Voltage Setting (3.35 Volt/3.56 Volt/3.69 Volt) CPU External Frequency Setting CPU Core: BUS Frequency Multiple Voltage Regulator Output Setting System Memory Support DIMM Memory Module Support CPU Support 32-bit PCI Bus Expansion Slots Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) Pro Audio Modem Riser (AMR) Slot PS/2 Mouse Port Connector (6-pin female) PS/2 Keyboard Port Connector (6-pin female) Universal Serial Bus Connectors 0 & 1 (Two 4-pin female) Serial Port Connector (9-pin male) Parallel Port Connector (25-pin female) Game/MIDI Connector (15-pin female) (optional) Audio Port Connectors (Three 1/8 female) (optional) Floppy Disk Drive Port Connector (34 pins) IDE Connectors (Four 40-1 pins)

Expansion Slots/Sockets

Connectors
PS2KBMS p.31 PS2KBMS p.31 USB p.32 COM1/COM2 p.32 PRINTER p.32 GAME_AUDIO p.33 GAME_AUDIO p.33 FLOPPY p.33 PRIMARY IDE p.34 SECONDARY IDE PRIMARY ATA100 SECONDARY ATA100 CHASSIS p. 35 IR p. 35 WOL_CON p. 36 WOR p. 36 PWR_, CPU_,CHA_FAN p. 37 F_FAN CD_IN, AUX, MODEM p. 38

10) 11) 12) 13) 14) 15)

Chassis Intrusion Lead (4-1 pins) Infrared Module Connector (5 pins) Wake-On-LAN Connector (3 pins) Wake-On-Ring Connector (2 pins) Chassis, Power Supply, CPU, F_ Fan Connectors (3 pins) Internal Audio Connectors (4 4-pin) (optional)

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3. H/W SETUP Layout Contents
16) MIC2 17) USB3A, USBPORT, USB3 18) SMB 19) ATXPWR 20) JTPWR 21) IDELED 22) PWR.LED (PANEL) 23) SPEAKER (PANEL) 24) MSG.LED (PANEL) 25) SMI (PANEL) 26) PWR.SW (PANEL) 27) RESET (PANEL) p. 38 Internal Microphone Header (3 pins) (optional) p. 39 USB Headers (5-1 pins / 10-1 pins) p. 39 p. 40 p. 40 p. 41 p. 42 p. 42 p. 42 p. 42 p. 42 p. 42 SMBus Connector (5-1 pins) ATX Power Supply Connector (20 pins) Power Supply Thermal Sensor Connector (2 pins) IDE Activity LED (2 pins) System Power LED Lead (3 pins) System Warning Speaker Connector (4 pins) System Message LED (2 pins) System Management Interrupt Lead (2 pins) ATX / Soft-Off Switch Lead (2 pins) Reset Switch Lead (2 pins)

Interrupt Request Table for this Motherboard
PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 PCI slot 3 PCI slot 4 PCI slot 5 AGP Pro slot Onboard USB controller Onboard audio/AMR Promise ATA100 SMBus INT-A shared shared INT-B shared shared INT-C shared shared INT-D shared shared shared
3.7.3 Accelerated Graphics Port Pro (AGP Pro)
This motherboard provides an Accelerated Graphics Port Pro (AGP Pro) slot to support AGP/AGP Pro graphics cards, such as an ASUS AGP-V6800DDR/64M. CAUTION! To avoid damaging your AGP/AGP Pro graphics card, your computers power supply should be unplugged before inserting your graphics card into the slot.
A7V Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP PRO)
CAUTION! The AGP Pro slot is shipped with a safety tab on the 20-pin bay for use with AGP cards without a retention notch. DO NOT remove this tab if you will be using such cards; removing may cause these cards to shift, which may cause damage to your card, slot, and motherboard. Remove ONLY when you will be using an AGP Pro card. Use a rigid tip, such as a pen tip, to dislodge and remove the tab from the bay.

Removing the tab

AGP Card without Retention Notch

TOP VIEW

20-pin bay Rib (inside slot) 28-pin bay
3.7.4 Audio Modem Riser (AMR) Slot
This connector supports a specially designed audio and/or modem card called an AMR. Main processing is done through software and controlled by the motherboards system chipset. This provides an upgradeable audio and/or modem solution at an incredibly low cost. There are two types of AMR, one defined as primary and another defined as secondary. This motherboard uses the primary channel so that a secondary AMR can coexist without the need to disable the onboard CODEC. The motherboards onboard CODEC must be disabled when using a primary AMR. IMPORTANT: The AMR slot of this motherboard shares the same expansion slot as PCI Slot 5. Because of this and its location, the slot can only accept a specially designed AMR card (optional). The components of a standard AMR card and its bracket face toward the edge of the motherboard while those of the speciallydesigned card face the expansion slots. For availability, see your vendor or dealer.

ASUS MR-1

Unlike that of standard cards, the component side of the specially-designed AMR card faces the motherboards expansion slots when the card is installed
A7V Audio Modem Riser (AMR) Slot

3.8 External Connectors

WARNING! Some pins are used for connectors or power sources. These are clearly distinguished from jumpers in the Motherboard Layout. Placing jumper caps over these connector pins will cause damage to your motherboard. IMPORTANT: Ribbon cables should always be connected with the red stripe to Pin 1 on the connectors. Pin 1 is usually on the side closest to the power connector on hard drives and CD-ROM drives, but may be on the opposite side on floppy disk drives. Check the connectors before installation because there may be exceptions. IDE ribbon cable must be less than 46 cm (18 in.), with the second drive connector no more than 15 cm (6 in.) from the first connector.

A7V A7V 0 1

A7V Chassis Open Alarm Lead
11) Standard and Consumer Infrared Module Connector (5-pin IR) This connector supports an optional wireless transmitting and receiving infrared module. This module mounts to a small opening on system cases that support this feature. You must also configure the setting through UART2 Use Infrared (see 4.4.2 I/O Device Configuration) to select whether UART2 is directed for use with COM2 or IrDA. Use the five pins as shown in Back View and connect a ribbon cable from the module to the motherboards SIR connector according to the pin definitions.

IRRX GND IRTX +5V

Front View

Back View

IRTX GND IRRX

+5V (NC)

A7V Infrared Module Connector

CHASSIS

12) Wake-On-LAN Connector (3-pin WOL_CON) This connector connects to a LAN card with a Wake-On-LAN output, such as the ASUS PCI-L101 Ethernet card (see 7. Appendix). The connector powers up the system when a wakeup packet or signal is received through the LAN card. IMPORTANT: This feature requires that Wake-On-LAN features are enabled (see 4.5.1 Power Up Control) and that your system has an ATX power supply with at least 720mA +5V standby power.
A7V Wake-On-LAN Connector
13) Wake-On-Ring Connector (2-pin WOR) This connector connects to internal modem cards with a Wake-On-Ring output. The connector powers up the system when a ringup packet or signal is received through the internal modem card. NOTE: For external modems, Wake-On-Ring is detected through the COM port. IMPORTANT: This feature requires that Wake-On-Ring features are enabled (see 4.5.1 Power Up Control) and that your system has an ATX power supply with at least 720mA +5V standby power.

Ground

A7V Wake-On-Ring Connector
IMPORTANT: Requires an ATX power supply with at least 720mA +5 volt standby power +5 Volt Standby PME

WOL_CON

14) Power Supply, CPU, Chassis Fan Connectors (3-pin PWR_FAN, CHA_FAN, F_FAN, CPU_FAN) These connectors support cooling fans of 350mA (4.2 Watts) or less. Orientate the fans so that the heat sink fins allow airflow to go across the onboard heat sink(s) instead of the expansion slots. Depending on the fan manufacturer, the wiring and plug may be different. The red wire should be positive, while the black should be ground. Connect the fans plug to the board taking into consideration the polarity of the connector. NOTE: The Rotation signal is to be used only by a specially designed fan with rotation signal. The Rotations per Minute (RPM) can be monitored using ASUS PC Probe (see 6. SOFTWARE REFERENCE). The Rotation signal is not supported by F-FAN. WARNING! The CPU and/or motherboard will overheat if there is no airflow across the CPU and onboard heatsinks. Damage may occur to the motherboard and/or the CPU fan if these pins are incorrectly used. These are not jumpers, do not place jumper caps over these pins.

3.9 Starting Up the First Time
1. After all connections are made, close the system case cover. 2. Be sure that all switches are off (in some systems, marked with ). 3. Connect the power supply cord into the power supply located on the back of your system case according to your system users manual. 4. Connect the power cord into a power outlet that is equipped with a surge protector. 5. You may then turn on your devices in the following order: a. Your monitor b. External SCSI devices (starting with the last device on the chain) c. Your system power. For ATX power supplies, you need to switch on the power supply as well as press the ATX power switch on the front of the case. 6. The power LED on the front panel of the system case will light. For ATX power supplies, the system LED will light when the ATX power switch is pressed. The LED on the monitor may light up or switch between orange and green after the systems if it complies with green standards or if it has a power standby feature. The system will then run power-on tests. While the tests are running, the BIOS will alarm beeps or additional messages will appear on the screen. If you do not see anything within 30 seconds from the time you turn on the power, the system may have failed a power-on test. Recheck your jumper settings and connections or call your retailer for assistance.

Award BIOS Beep Codes

Beep One short beep when displaying logo Long beeps in an endless loop One long beep followed by three short beeps High frequency beeps when system is working Meaning No error during POST No DRAM installed or detected Video card not found or video card memory bad CPU overheated System running at a lower frequency

3. H/W SETUP Powering Up

7. During power-on, hold down <Delete> to enter BIOS setup. Follow the instructions in 4. BIOS SETUP. * Powering Off your computer: You must first exit or shut down your operating system before switching off the power switch. For ATX power supplies, you can press the ATX power switch after exiting or shutting down your operating system. If you use Windows 9X, click the Start button, click Shut Down, and then click Shut down the computer? The power supply should turn off after Windows shuts down. NOTE: The message You can now safely turn off your computer will not appear when shutting down with ATX power supplies.

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4. BIOS SETUP
4.1 Managing and Updating Your BIOS
4.1.1 Upon First Use of the Computer System
It is recommended that you save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS along with a Flash Memory Writer utility (AFLASH.EXE) to a bootable floppy disk in case you need to reinstall the BIOS later. AFLASH.EXE is a Flash Memory Writer utility that updates the BIOS by uploading a new BIOS file to the programmable flash ROM on the motherboard. This file works only in DOS mode. To determine the BIOS version of your motherboard, check the last four numbers of the code displayed on the upper lefthand corner of your screen during bootup. Larger numbers represent a newer BIOS file. 1. Type FORMAT A:/S at the DOS prompt to create a bootable system floppy disk. DO NOT copy AUTOEXEC.BAT & CONFIG.SYS to the disk. 2. Type COPY D:\AFLASH\AFLASH.EXE A:\ (assuming D is your CDROM drive) to copy AFLASH.EXE to the just created boot disk. NOTE: AFLASH works only in DOS mode. It will not work with DOS prompt in Windows and will not work with certain memory drivers that may be loaded when you boot from your hard drive. It is recommended that you reboot using a floppy. 3. Reboot your computer from the floppy disk. NOTE: BIOS setup must specify Floppy as the first item in the boot sequence. 4. In DOS mode, type A:\AFLASH <Enter> to run AFLASH.

Scroll Bar

When a scroll bar appears to the right of a help window, it indicates that there is more information to be displayed that will not fit in the window. Use <PgUp> and <PgDn> or the up and down arrow keys to scroll through the entire help document. Press <Home> to display the first page, press <End> to go to the last page. To exit the help window, press <Enter> or <Esc>.

Sub-Menu

Note that a right pointer symbol (as shown in the left view) appears to the left of certain fields. This pointer indicates that a sub-menu can be launched from this field. A sub-menu contains additional options for a field parameter. To call up a submenu, simply move the highlight to the field and press <Enter>. The sub-menu will then immediately appear. Use the legend keys to enter values and move from field to field within a sub-menu just as you would within a menu. Use the <Esc> key to return to the main menu. Take some time to familiarize yourself with each of the legend keys and their corresponding functions. Practice navigating through the various menus and submenus. If you accidentally make unwanted changes to any of the fields, use the set default hot key <F5>. While moving around through the Setup program, note that explanations appear in the Item Specific Help window located to the right of each menu. This window displays the help text for the currently highlighted field. NOTE: The item heading in square brackets represents the default setting for that field.

4.3 Main Menu

When the Setup program is accessed, the following screen appears:
System Time [XX:XX:XX] Sets your system to the time that you specify (usually the current time). The format is hour, minute, second. Valid values for hour, minute and second are Hour: (00 to 23), Minute: (00 to 59), Second: (00 to 59). Use the <Tab> or <Shift> + <Tab> keys to move between the hour, minute, and second fields. System Date [XX/XX/XXXX] Sets your system to the date that you specify (usually the current date). The format is month, day, year. Valid values for month, day, and year are Month: (1 to 12), Day: (1 to 31), Year: (100 year range). Use the <Tab> or <Shift> + <Tab> keys to move between the month, day, and year fields. Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.], Legacy Diskette B [None] Sets the type of floppy drives installed. Configuration options: [None] [360K, 5.25 in.] [1.2M , 5.25 in.] [720K , 3.5 in.] [1.44M, 3.5 in.] [2.88M, 3.5 in.] Floppy 3 Mode Support [Disabled] This is required to support older Japanese floppy drives. Floppy 3 Mode support will allow reading and writing of 1.2MB (as opposed to 1.44MB) on a 3.5-inch diskette. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Drive A] [Drive B] [Both]

4.3.2 Keyboard Features

Boot Up NumLock Status [On] This field enables users to activate the Number Lock function upon system boot. Configuration options: [Off] [On] Keyboard Auto-Repeat Rate [12/Sec] This controls the speed at which the system registers repeated keystrokes. Options range from 6 to 30 characters per second. Configuration options: [6/Sec] [8/Sec] [10/Sec] [12/Sec] [15/Sec] [20/Sec] [24/Sec] [30/Sec] Keyboard Auto-Repeat Delay [1/4 Sec] This field sets the time interval for displaying the first and second characters. Configuration options: [1/4 Sec] [1/2 Sec] [3/4 Sec] [1 Sec] 56 ASUS A7V Users Manual
Language [English] This allows selection of the BIOS displayed language. Currently only English is available. Supervisor Password [Disabled] / User Password [Disabled] These fields allow you to set the passwords. To set the password, highlight the appropriate field and press <Enter>. Type in a password and press <Enter>. You can type up to eight alphanumeric characters. Symbols and other keys are ignored. To confirm the password, type the password again and press the <Enter>. The password is now set to [Enabled]. This password allows full access to the BIOS Setup menus. To clear the password, highlight this field and press <Enter>. The same dialog box as above will appear. Press <Enter> and the password will be set to [Disabled]. A Note about Passwords The BIOS Setup program allows you to specify passwords in the Main menu. The passwords control access to the BIOS during system startup. The passwords are not case sensitive. In other words, it makes no difference whether you enter a password using upper or lowercase letters. The BIOS Setup program allows you to specify two separate passwords: a Supervisor password and a User password. When disabled, anyone may access all BIOS Setup program functions. When enabled, the Supervisor password is required for entering the BIOS Setup program and having full access to all configuration fields. Forgot the Password? If you forgot the password, you can clear the password by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. The RAM data containing the password information is powered by the onboard button cell battery. To erase the RTC RAM: (1) Unplug your computer, (2) Short the solder points, (3) Turn ON your computer, (4) Hold down <Delete> during bootup and enter BIOS setup to re-enter user preferences.
Short solder points to Clear CMOS

A7V Clear RTC RAM

Halt On [All Errors] This field determines which types of errors will cause the system to halt. Configuration options: [All Errors] [No Error] [All but Keyboard] [All but Disk] [All but Disk/Keyboard] Installed Memory [XXX MB] This display-only field displays the amount of conventional memory detected by the system during bootup. You do not need to make changes to this field. ASUS A7V Users Manual 57

CPU Level 2 Cache ECC Check [Disabled] This function controls the ECC capability in the CPU level 2 cache. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] BIOS Update [Enabled] This functions as an update loader integrated into the BIOS to supply the processor with the required data. In the default position of [Enabled], the BIOS will load the update on all processors during system bootup. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PS/2 Mouse Function Control [Auto] The default of [Auto] allows the system to detect a PS/2 mouse on startup. If detected, IRQ12 will be used for the PS/2 mouse. IRQ12 will be reserved for expansion cards only if a PS/2 mouse is not detected. [Enabled] will always reserve IRQ12, whether on startup a PS/2 mouse is detected or not. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Auto]
CPU Level 1 Cache, CPU Level 2 Cache [Enabled] These fields allow you to choose from the default of [Enabled] or choose [Disabled] to turn on or off the CPUs Level 1 and Level 2 built-in cache. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
USB Legacy Support [Auto] This motherboard supports Universal Serial Bus (USB) devices. The default of [Auto] allows the system to detect a USB device on startup. If detected, the USB controller will be enabled. If not detected, the USB controller will be disabled. When this field is set to [Disabled], the USB controller is disabled no matter whether you are using a USB device or not. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] OS/2 Onboard Memory > 64M [Disabled] When using OS/2 operating systems with installed DRAM of greater than 64MB, you need to set this option to [Enabled]; otherwise, leave this on [Disabled]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Notes for JumperFree Mode
System Hangup If your system crashes or hangs due to improper frequency settings, power OFF your system and restart. The system will start up in safe mode running at a DRAM-to-CPU frequency ratio of 3:3 and a bus speed of 100MHz. You will then be led to BIOS setup to adjust the configurations. NOTE: The function: CPU Core: Bus Frequency Multiple is available on PCB version 1.02 and on.
4. BIOS SETUP JumperFree Mode

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4.4.1 Chip Configuration
(Scroll down to see more items as shown.) Onboard PCI IDE Enable [Both] You can select to enable the primary IDE channel, secondary IDE channel, both, or disable both channels. Configuration options: [Both] [Primary] [Secondary] [Disabled] Spread Spectrum Control [Enabled] Leave on default setting. Spread spectrum typically reduces system electromagnetic interference (EMI) by 8dB to 10dB. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] AGP 4X Drive Strength [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] AGP Drive Strength P Ctrl [C] (When AGP 4X Drive Strength set to [Manual]) Configuration options: [0] [1] [2].[F] AGP Drive Strenght N Ctrl [E] (When AGP 4X Drive Strength set to [Manual]) Configuration options: [0] [1] [2].[F] AGP Fast Write [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

4. BIOS SETUP Chip Configuration
SDRAM Configuration [By SPD] This sets the optimal timings for SDRAM related fields, depending on the memory modules that you are using. Default setting is [By SPD], which configures the subsequent 3 items by reading the contents in the SPD (Serial Presence Detect) device. The EEPROM on the memory module stores critical parameter information about the module, such as memory type, size, speed, voltage interface, and module banks. Configuration options: [User Define] [7ns(143MHz)] [8ns(125MHz)] [By SPD] SDRAM CAS Latency This controls the latency between the SDRAM read command and the time that the data actually becomes available. NOTE: This field will only be adjustable when SDRAM Configuration is set to [User Define]. SDRAM RAS Precharge Time This controls the idle clocks after issuing a precharge command to the SDRAM. NOTE: This field will only be adjustable when SDRAM Configuration is set to [User Define]. SDRAM RAS to CAS Delay This controls the latency between the SDRAM active command and the read/write command. NOTE: This field will only be adjustable when SDRAM Configuration is set to [User Define]. PCI Master Read Caching
Default: [Enabled] for Athlon Processors / [Disabled] for Duron Processors
Leave on default setting. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Delayed Transaction
Leave on default setting. Enabled, this frees the PCI Bus when the CPU is accessing 8-bit legacy devices that normally consume about 50-60 PCI Clocks without PCI delayed transaction. Select [Disabled] for legacy devices that are not PCI 2.1 compliant. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PCI to DRAM Prefetch [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Byte Merge [Enabled] To optimize the data transfer on PCI, this merges a sequence of individual memory writes (bytes or words) into a single 32-bit block of data. However, byte merging may only be done when the bytes within a data phase are in a prefetchable address range. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DRAM Read Latch Delay [Auto] Configuration options: [-0.01 ns] [0.75 ns].[Auto] ASUS A7V Users Manual
Memory Early/Delay Write [Auto] Configuration options: [0.0 ns] [0.5 ns].[Auto] Memory Data Drive [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Weak] [Strong] CAS# Drive [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Weak] [Strong] DIMM Interleave Setting [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] I/O Recovery Time [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Graphics Aperture Size [64MB] This feature allows you to select the size of mapped memory for AGP graphic data. Configuration options: [4MB] [8MB] [16MB] [32MB] [64MB] [128MB] [256MB] Video Memory Cache Mode [UC] USWC (uncacheable, speculative write combining) is a new cache technology for the video memory of the processor. It can greatly improve the display speed by caching the display data. You must set this to UC (uncacheable) if your display card cannot support this feature; otherwise your system may not boot. Configuration options: [UC] [USWC]

USB Function [Enabled] This motherboard supports Universal Serial Bus (USB) devices. Set to [Enabled] if you want to use USB devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
PCI/PNP IRQ Resource Exclusion
IRQ XX Reserved for Legacy Device [No/ICU] These fields indicate whether or not the displayed IRQ for each field is being used by an onboard legacy (non-PnP) device. The default value indicates either that the displayed IRQ is not used or that the legacy Configuration Utility (ICU) is being used to determine if a legacy device is using that IRQ. Configuration options: [No/ICU] [Yes]
PCI/PNP DMA Resource Exclusion
DMA x Reserved for Legacy Device [No/ICU] These fields indicate whether or not the displayed DMA channel for each field is being used by an onboard legacy (non-PnP) device. The default setting indicates either that the displayed DMA channel is not used or an ICU is being used to determine if a legacy device is using that channel. Configuration options: [No/ICU] [Yes]
PCI/PNP UMB Resource Exclusion
Reserved MEM Block BASE [No/ICU] This field allows you to set the base address and block size of an onboard legacy ISA device that uses any memory segment within the C800 and DFFF address range. If you have such a device and you are not using an ICU to specify its address range, select a base address from the six available options; the Reserved MEM Block SIZE field will then appear for selecting the block size. If you have more than one legacy device onboard that requires the use of this address range, you can increase the block size to 8K, 16K, 32K, or 64K. If you are using an ICU to accomplish this task, leave Reserved MEM Block BASE to its default setting of [No/ICU]. Configuration options: [No/ICU] [C800] [CC00] [D000] [D400] [D800] [DC00]
4.4.4 Shadow Configuration
Video ROM BIOS Shadow [Enabled] This field allows you to change the video BIOS location from ROM to RAM. Relocating to RAM enhances system performance, as information access is faster than the ROM. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
4. BIOS SETUP Shadow Configuration
C8000-DFFFF Shadow [Disabled] These fields are used for shadowing other expansion card ROMs. If you install other expansion cards with ROMs on them, you will need to know which addresses the ROMs use to shadow them specifically. Shadowing a ROM reduces the memory available between 640K and 1024K by the amount used for this purpose. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

4.5 Power Menu

The Power menu allows you to reduce power consumption. This feature turns off the video display and shuts down the hard disk after a period of inactivity.
Power Management [User Define] This option must be enabled to use any of the automatic power saving features. If this menu item is set to [Disabled], power management features will not function regardless of other field settings on this menu. The [User Define] option allows you to make your own selections in the Power menu. When set to [Max Saving], system power will be conserved to its greatest amount. The Suspend Mode field will then be set to predefined value that ensures maximum power savings. This field acts as the master control for the power management modes. [Max Saving] puts the system into power saving mode after a brief period of system inactivity; [Min Saving] is almost the same as [Max Saving] except that the system inactivity period is longer; [Disabled] disables the power saving features; [User Define] allows you to set power saving options according to your preference. Configuration options: [User Define] [Disabled] [Min Saving] [Max Saving] IMPORTANT: Advanced Power Management (APM) should be installed to keep the system time updated when the computer enters suspend mode activated by the BIOS Power Management. For DOS environments, you need to add the statement, DEVICE=C:\DOS\POWER.EXE, to your CONFIG.SYS file. For Windows 3.x and Windows 95, you need to install Windows with the APM feature. For Windows 98 and later, APM is automatically installed. A battery and power cord icon labeled Power Management will appear in the Control Panel. Choose Advanced in the Power Management Properties dialog box. 72 ASUS A7V Users Manual

Wake On LAN or PCI Modem [Disabled] Wake-On-LAN/PCI Modem allows your computer to be booted from another computer via a network by sending a wake-up frame or signal. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] IMPORTANT: This feature requires an optional network interface card with WakeOn-LAN and an ATX power supply with at least 720mA +5V standby power. Automatic Power Up [Disabled] This allows an unattended or automatic system power up. You may configure your system to power up at a certain time of the day by selecting [Everyday] or at a certain time and day by selecting [By Date]. NOTE: Automatic Power Up will not work if the system is powered down by operating systems, such as Windows 98, that have ACPI support enabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Everyday] [By Date]

4.5.2 Hardware Monitor

MB Temperature [xxxC/xxxF] CPU Temperature [xxxC/xxxF] JTPWR Temperature [xxxC/xxxF] The onboard hardware monitor is able to detect the MB (motherboard), CPU and power supply temperatures. Set to [Ignore] only if necessary.
4. BIOS SETUP Hardware Monitor
CPU Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] Power Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] Chassis Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] The onboard hardware monitor is able to detect the CPU fan speed, power supply fan speed, and the chassis fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). The presence of the fans is automatically detected. Set to [Ignore] only if necessary. VCORE Voltage, +3.3V Voltage, +5V Voltage, +12V Voltage [xx.xxV] The onboard hardware monitor is able to detect the voltage output by the onboard voltage regulators. Set to [Ignore] only if necessary. NOTE: If any of the monitored items is out of range, an error message will appear: Hardware Monitor found an error. Enter Power setup menu for details. You will then be prompted to Press F1 to continue, DEL to enter SETUP.

4.6 Boot Menu

Boot Sequence
The Boot menu allows you to select among the four possible types of boot devices listed using the up and down arrow keys. By using the <+> or <Space> key, you can promote devices and by using the <-> key, you can demote devices. Promotion or demotion of devices alters the priority which the system uses to search for a boot device on system power up. Configuration fields include Removable Devices, IDE Hard Drive, ATAPI CD-ROM, and Other Boot Device. Removable Device [Legacy Floppy] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Legacy Floppy] [LS120] [ZIP-100] [ATAPI MO] [USB FDD] [USB ZIP] IDE Hard Drive This field allows you to select which IDE hard disk drive to use in the boot sequence. Pressing [Enter] will show the product IDs of all connected IDE hard disk drives. ATAPI CD-ROM This field allows you to select which ATAPI CD-ROM drive to use in the boot sequence. Pressing [Enter] will show the product IDs of all your connected ATAPI CD-ROM drives. IMPORTANT: Make sure the ATAPI CD-ROM drive that you want to use in the boot sequence is connected to either the PRIMARY or SECONDARY IDE connectors, not to the ATA100 connectors. Currently, the Promise Ultra DMA/100 chip does not support this feature. ASUS A7V Users Manual 77

7.1.2 Software Driver Support
NetWare ODI Drivers - Novell Netware 3.x, 4.x, DOS, OS/2 Client NDIS 2.01 Drivers - Microsoft LAN Manager, Microsoft Windows 3.11, IBM LAN Server NDIS 3.0 Drivers - Microsoft Windows NT, Microsoft Windows 95, Microsoft Windows 3.11
7.1.3 Question and Answer
Q: What is Wake-On-LAN ? A: The Wake-On-LAN feature provides the capability to remotely power on systems supporting Wake-On-LAN by simply sending a wake-up frame. With this feature, remotely uploading/downloading data to/from systems during off-peak hours will be feasible. Q: What can Wake-On-LAN do for you ? A: Wake-On-LAN is a remote management tool with advantages that can reduce system management workload, provide flexibility to the system administrators job, and then of course save you time-consuming efforts and costs. Q: What components does Wake-On-LAN require to be enable? A: To enable Wake-On-LAN function, your system requires Ethernet LAN adapter card that can activate Wake-On-LAN function, a client with Wake-On-LAN capability, and software such as LDCM Rev. 3.10 or up that can trigger wake-up frame.

7.2 Modem Riser

7.2.1 56K Software Modem
The Modem Riser (MR) is a high-speed PC communication peripheral which works with AMC97/MC97 compliant codecs. With this software modem, you can connect your computer to a remote location, receiving data at up to 56 Kbps in V.90 or K56flex modes.

Layout of Primary MR

7. APPENDIX Modem Riser
7.2.2 Primary/Seconday MR
There are two types of modem risers: primary MR and secondary MR. In appearance, the primary MR has a crystal onboard but the secondary does not. If your motherboard has an audio codec and no PCI audio chipset onboard, you may use the secondary MR; otherwise, you should use the primary MR.

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Crystal
7.2.3 Hardware Installation Procedure
1. Power OFF your computer. 2. Open the computer chassis and remove the metal plate on the AMR expansion slot. 3. Carefully align the MR cards connector to the AMR slot and press firmly. 4. Secure the MR card onto the chassis with the screw removed in step 2. 5. Connect the MR cards LINE connector to a telephone wall jack. Connect the PHONE connector to a telephone (optional). 6. Replace the computer chassis.

LPT Port (Line Printer Port) Logical device name reserved by DOS for the computer parallel ports. Each LPT port is configured to use a different IRQ and address assignment. MMX A set of 57 new instructions based on a technique called Single Instruction, Multiple Data (SIMD), which is built into the new Intel Pentium PP/MT (P55C) and Pentium II (Klamath) CPU as well as other x86-compatible microprocessors. The MMX instructions are designed to accelerate multimedia and communications applications, such as 3D video, 3D sound, video conference. OnNow The OnNow design initiative is a comprehensive, system-wide approach to system and device power control. OnNow is a term for PC that is always ON but appears OFF and responds immediately to user or other requests. The OnNow design initiative involves changes that will occur in the Microsoft Windows operating system, device drivers, hardware, and applications, and also relies on the changes defined in the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) specification. PC100 SDRAM is Intel's goal is to ensure that memory subsystems continue to support evolving platform requirements and to assure that memory does not become a bottleneck to system performance. It is especially important to ensure that the PC memory roadmap evolves together with the performance roadmaps for the processors, I/O and graphics. PCI Bus (Peripheral Component Interconnect Local Bus) PCI bus is a specification that defines a 32-bit data bus interface. PCI is a standard widely used by expansion card manufacturers. PCI Bus Master The PCI Bus Master can perform data transfer without local CPU help and furthermore, the CPU can be treated as one of the Bus Masters. PCI 2.1 supports concurrent PCI operation to allow the local CPU and bus master to work simultaneously. Plug and Play BIOS The ISA bus architecture requires the allocation of memory and I/O address, DMA channels and interrupt levels among multiple ISA cards. However, configuration of ISA cards is typically done with jumpers that change the decode maps for memory and I/O space and steer the DMA and interrupt signals to different pins on the bus. Further, system configuration files may need to be updated to reflect these changes. Users typically resolve sharing conflicts by referring to documentation provided by each manufacturer. For the average user, this configuration process can be unreliable and frustrating. Plug and play (PnP) BIOS eliminates the ISA add-on card hardware conflict problem. The PnP BIOS uses a memory block to define and remember each card's configuration, which allows the user to change the card's IRQs and DMA in BIOS either automatically or manually. POST (Power On Self Test) When you turn ON the computer, it will first run through the POST, a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests. The POST checks system memory, the motherboard circuitry, the display, the keyboard, the diskette drive, and other I/O devices. PS/2 Port PS/2 ports are based on IBM Micro Channel Architecture. This type of architecture transfers data through a 16-bit or 32-bit bus. A PS/2 mouse and/or keyboard may be used on ATX motherboards. RDRAM (Rambus DRAM) Developed by Rambus, Inc., this type of memory can deliver up to 1.6GB of data per second. RDRAM is the first interface standard that can be directly implemented on high performance VLSI components such as, CMOS DRAMs, memory controllers, and graphics/video ICs. ASUS A7V Users Manual 99