Asus Terminator A7VT400 driver and firmware
Drivers and firmware downloads for this Asus item
Related Asus Terminator A7VT400 Manual Pages
Download the free PDF manual for Asus Terminator A7VT400 and other Asus manuals at ManualOwl.com
Terminator A7VT400 User''s Manual for English - 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...
Terminator A7VT400 User''s Manual for English - Page 3
... Memory configurations 2-10 2.7.2 DIMM installation 2-11 2.8 Installing an expansion card 2-12 2.8.1 Expansion slots 2-12 2.8.2 Expansion card installation 2-13 2.8.3 Configuring an expansion card 2-13 2.8.4 Standard interrupt assignments 2-14 2.8.5 IRQ assignments for this motherboard 2-14 2.9 Installing a CD-ROM drive 2-15 2.10 Installing a hard disk drive 2-17 2.11 Reconnecting cables...
Terminator A7VT400 User''s Manual for English - Page 4
... ASUS Update 3-11
Chapter 4: Motherboard info
4.1 Introduction 4-2 4.2 Motherboard layout 4-2 4.3 Jumpers 4-3 4.4 Connectors 4-6
Chapter 5: BIOS information
5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 5-2 5.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 5-2 5.1.2 Updating the BIOS using the AwardBIOS Flash Utility 5-3 5.1.3 Recovering the BIOS with CrashFree BIOS 5-6 5.1.4 ASUS Update 5-7
5.2 BIOS Setup...
Terminator A7VT400 User''s Manual for English - Page 8
... of the ASUS Terminator 1. The chapter lists the system features, including introduction on the front and rear panel, and internal components. 2. Chapter 2: Basic installation This chapter provides step-by-step instructions on how to install components in the system. 3. Chapter 3: Starting up This chapter helps you power up the system and install drivers and utilities from the support CD...
Terminator A7VT400 User''s Manual for English - Page 9
...T A N T : Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task. N O T E : Tips and additional information to aid in completing a task.
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. Refer to the ASUS contact...
Terminator A7VT400 User''s Manual for English - Page 18
... to install
1. Central processing unit (CPU) 2. DDR Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) 3. Expansion card(s) 4. Hard disk drive 5. Optical drive
Tool Phillips (cross) screw driver
2.2 Before you proceed
Take note of the following precautions before you install components into the system.
• Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply...
Terminator A7VT400 User''s Manual for English - Page 29
...5. Secure the card to the chassis
with a bracket screw.
AGP slot (AGP1)
2.8.3 Configuring an expansion card
After installing the expansion card, configure it by adjusting the software settings.
1. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 5 for information on BIOS setup.
2. Install the software drivers for the expansion card.
ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400
2-13
Terminator A7VT400 User''s Manual for English - Page 41
Starting up
Chapter 3
This chapter helps you power up your system and install drivers and utilities that came with the support CD.
ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400
Terminator A7VT400 User''s Manual for English - Page 42
... the motherboard contains useful software and several utility drivers that enhance the motherboard features.
The contents of the support CD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website for updates.
3.2.1 Running the support CD
To begin using the support CD, simply insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive. If Autorun is enabled in your computer, the...
Terminator A7VT400 User''s Manual for English - Page 43
..., CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems. This utility helps you keep your computer at a healthy operating condition.
ASUS Update
This item installs the ASUS Update. This program allows you to download the latest version of the BIOS from the ASUS website.
Microsoft® Direct X Driver
This item installs the Microsoft® Direct X driver.
ASUS Terminator...
Terminator A7VT400 User''s Manual for English - Page 44
... scans, identifies, and removes computer viruses. View the online help for detailed information.
ADOBE Acrobat Reader
This item installs the Adobe Acrobat® Reader®. The Acrobat Reader software is for viewing files saved in Portable Document Format (PDF).
ASUS Screen Saver
This item installs the ASUS screen saver.
3.2.3 ASUS Contact information
Click the C o n t a c t tab to display...
Terminator A7VT400 User''s Manual for English - Page 47
... that came with the software for more information.
3.3.1 ASUS PC Probe
ASUS PC Probe is a convenient utility to continuously monitor your computer system's vital components, such as fan rotations, voltages, and temperatures. It also has a utility that lets you review useful information about your computer, such as hard disk space, memory usage, and CPU type, CPU speed, and internal...
Terminator A7VT400 User''s Manual for English - Page 51
... to update the motherboard BIOS and drivers. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). To use the ASUS Update:
1. Launch the utility from your Windows Start menu: Programs/AsusUpdate Vx.xx.xx/AsusUpdate The ASUS Update initial screen appears.
2. Select your desired update method, then click N e x t.
ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400
3-11
Terminator A7VT400 User''s Manual for English - Page 52
...you selected updating/ downloading from the Internet, select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic, or choose Auto Select. Click N e x t.
4. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to download. Click N e x t.
5. Follow the instructions on the succeeding screens to complete the update process.
If you selected the option to update the BIOS from a file, a window pops...
Terminator A7VT400 User''s Manual for English - Page 54
4.1 Introduction
The ASUS motherboard comes already installed in the ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400 barebone system. This chapter provides technical information about the motherboard for future upgrades or system reconfiguraiton.
4.2 Motherboard layout
PS/2
T:Mouse B:Keyboard
VGA
IOC_MB ATX12V
23cm (9.06in)
Super Flash I/O BIOS
FLOPPY
CHA_FAN CPU_FAN
ATXPWR
DDR DIMM2 (64/72-bit, 184-pin module)...
Terminator A7VT400 User''s Manual for English - Page 66
... ASUS website and download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard using the ASUS Update utility.
5.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk
1. Do either one of the following to create a bootable floppy disk. DOS environment Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk into the drive. At the DOS prompt, type: f o r m a t A : / S then press . W i n d o w s® M E e n v i r o n m e n t
a. From your Windows desktop...
Terminator A7VT400 User''s Manual for English - Page 67
... the file to (BIOS file name on the support CD).BIN and save it to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier.
2. Copy the AwardBIOS Flash Utility (awdflash.exe) from the Software folder of the support CD to the floppy disk with the latest BIOS file.
3. Boot the system in DOS mode using the bootable floppy disk you created earlier.
ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400
5-3
Terminator A7VT400 User''s Manual for English - Page 70
... file for this motherboard (A7VT400.BIN). If the BIOS file that you downloaded from the ASUS website has a different filename (e.g. A7VT400_1001.001). Rename it to A 7 V T 4 0 0 . B I N. The BIOS update process continues when the A7VT400.BIN is found.
Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for floppy... Floppy found! Reading file "a7vt400.bin". Completed. Start flashing...
DO NOT...
Terminator A7VT400 User''s Manual for English - Page 71
... allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. This utility is available in the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP).
Go to section "3.3.2 ASUS Update" for details on how to update the motherboard BIOS using ASUS Update.
ASUS Terminator 1 A7VT400
5-7
Terminator A7VT400 User''s Manual for English - Page 72
... to enable the security password feature or make changes to the power management settings. This requires you to reconfigure your system using the BIOS Setup program so that the computer can recognize these changes and record them in the CMOS RAM of the Flash ROM.
The Flash ROM on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. When you start up the computer, the system provides you...