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A7V400-MX SE user's manual for English version - Page 2
... the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF...
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... v Safety information vi About this guide vii A7V400-MX SE specifications summary viii
Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5
1.6 1.7
1.8
1.9 1.10
Welcome 1-2 Package contents 1-2 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-4 Before you proceed 1-5 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.5.1 Motherboard layout 1-6 1.5.2 Placement direction...
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...2-4 2.1.4 ASUS EZ Flash utility 2-4 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility 2-5
2.2 BIOS beep codes 2-7 2.3 BIOS setup program 2-7
2.3.1 BIOS menu bar 2-8 2.3.2 Legend bar 2-8 2.4 Main menu 2-10 2.5 Advanced menu 2-15 2.5.1 CPU Configuration 2-15 2.5.2 Memory Configuration 2-16 2.5.3 Chipset 2-17 2.5.4 PCIPnP 2-19 2.5.5 Onboard Devices Configuration 2-20 2.5.6 USB Configuration 2-22 2.6 Power menu...
A7V400-MX SE user's manual for English version - Page 5
...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, ... the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with ...
A7V400-MX SE user's manual for English version - Page 6
... 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...
A7V400-MX SE user's manual for English version - Page 7
... sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this guide.
W A R N I N G . Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying ... information and for product and software updates. 1. A S U S w e b s i t e s
The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. O p...
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A7V400-MX SE specifications summary
Internal connectors (continuation)
1 x AUX connector 1 x Front panel audio connector CPU/chassis fan connectors ATX power connector Panel connector
BIOS features
2 Mb Flash ROM, Phoenix Award BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.3,ASUS EZ Flash, ASUS CrashFree BIOS, ASUS C.O.P. (CPU Overheating Protection)
I n d u s t r y s t a n d a r d PCI 2.2, USB ...
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... cover.
1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card
After installing the expansion card, configure the it by adjusting the software settings.
1. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 2 for information on BIOS setup.
2. Assign an IRQ to the card. Refer to the tables on the next page. 3. Install the software drivers for the expansion card.
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Chapter 1: Product...
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...
A7V400-MX SE
SATA1
GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1
GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1
GND
A7V400-MX SE SATA connector
Important notes on Serial ATA • You must install Windows® 2000 SP4, Windows® XP SP1, Windows®
2003, or newer OS versions before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. • The Serial ATA interface is not supported when using Windows®
98SE/Me operating system.
4 . CPU...
A7V400-MX SE user's manual for English version - Page 38
... and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup.
1. A w a r d B I O S F l a s h U t i l i t y (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable floppy disk.)
2. ASUS CrashFree BIOS (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.)
3. ASUS EZ Flash (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a floppy disk.) 4. A S U S U p d a t e (Updates the BIOS in Windows...
A7V400-MX SE user's manual for English version - Page 39
...
File Name to Program
: a7v4se02.bin
Program Flashing Memory - 0FE00 OK
111122223333444455556666777788889999000011112222333344445555666677778888999900001111222233334444555566667777888899990000111122221111222233334444555566667777888899990000111122223333
111122223333 Write OK
111122223333 No Update
111122223333 Write Fail
Warning: Don't Turn OFF Power Or Reset System!
ASUS A7V400-MX SE
2-3
A7V400-MX SE user's manual for English version - Page 40
... to the floppy disk drive. 3. The AwardBIOS Flash Utility window appears. Follow the instructions in
the previous section to update the BIOS.
Before using the ASUS CrashFree BIOS feature on this motherboard, you must install an AGP or PCI VGA card to one of the expansion slots before you turn on the computer. Motherboards with onboard VGA (such as A7V400-MX SE) do not display the screen when...
A7V400-MX SE user's manual for English version - Page 41
...current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet • Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information.
This utility is available in the support CD that comes with the motherboard package.
Installing ASUS Update
To install ASUS Update:
1. Place the support CD in the optical drive...
A7V400-MX SE user's manual for English version - Page 42
... the BIOS version that you wish to download. Click Next.
5. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process.
The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through the Internet. Always update the utility to avail all its features.
Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file
To update the BIOS through a BIOS file:
1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by...
A7V400-MX SE user's manual for English version - Page 43
... 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
2.3 BIOS setup program
This motherboard supports a programmable low pin count (LPC) chip that you can update using the provided utility described in section "2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS."
Use the BIOS Setup program when you...
A7V400-MX SE user's manual for English version - Page 45
... Ite ESC : Exit →← : Select Men
Setup program, note that explanations appear in the Item Help window
located to the right of each menu. This window displays the help text for
the highlighted field.
Saving changes and exiting the Setup program
See "2.8 Exit menu" for detailed information on saving changes and exiting the setup program.
ASUS A7V400-MX SE
2-9
A7V400-MX SE user's manual for English version - Page 56
... VGA card, leave this field to the default setting [Disabled]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
2.5.5 Onboard Devices Configuration
The Onboard Devices Configuration menu allows you to adjust the settings for onboard devices. Select an item then press to display the sub-menu.
Onboard Devices Configuration
OnChip SATA AC97 Audio Onboard LAN Onboard LAN Boot ROM Serial Port 1 Address...
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...the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to avail all motherboard features.
The contents of the support CD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for updates.
3.2.1 Running the support CD
Place the support CD to the optical drive. The CD automatically displays the D r i v e r s menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer...
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... ADI SoundMAX audio driver and applications.
VIA 10/100Mb LAN Driver
Installs the driver for the VIA 10/100Mb Fast Ethernet controller.
USB 2.0 Driver
Installs the USB 2.0 driver.
The screen display and drivers option may not be the same for different operating system versions.
3.2.3 Utilities menu
The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports.
ASUS PC...
A7V400-MX SE user's manual for English version - Page 72
... ASUS Update utility allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in a Windows® environment. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). See pages 2-5 to 2-6 for details.
Anti-Virus Utility
The anti-virus application scans, identifies, and removes computer viruses. View the online help for detailed information.
ADOBE Acrobat Reader...