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1 MotherboardA7V8X-LAKamet 2 User GuideiiChecklistContentsProduct Name: a7v8x -LAManual Revision:E1204 V1 Release Date:September 2003A7V8X-LA specification summary .. iv1. Motherboard layout .. 12. Central Processing Unit (CPU) .. 2 Installing the CPU .. 23. System memory .. 3 Installing a DIMM .. 34. Expansion slots .. 4 Standard interrupt assignments .. 4 IRQ assignments for this motherboard .. 4 PCI slots .. 5 AGP slot .. 55. Jumpers .. 66. Connectors .. 8iiiSocket A for AMD Athlon /Athlon XP 3000+ processorBarton core supportVIA KM400 VIA VT8237333/266 MHz2 x 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets support up to maximum 2GB unbuffered PC2700/2100/1600 non-ECC DDR SDRAM memory3 x PCI1 x AGP 8X/4X ( )

2 2 x UltraDMA100 IDE connectors2 x Serial ATA connectorsIntegrated VIA UniChrome GraphicsRealtek ALC658 6-channel AUDIO CODECD igital audio via an S/PDIF out interfaceSouthbridge integrated 10/100 Mbps LAN controller andVT6103 LAN PHYVIA VT6307 supports two IEEE 1394 portsSuper I/O integrated monitoring of CPU/chassis fan and MB/CPU temperature1 x Parallel1 x Serial1 x PS/2 Keyboard1 x PS/2 Mouse1 x RJ45 port1 x Audio I/O1 x VGA port1 x IEEE 1394 port4 x USB x USB connectors support additional 4 USB ports1 x IEEE 1394 connector for an additional IEEE 1394 portCPU/chassis fan connectors20-pin ATX power connectorFront panel connectorCD/AUX connectorsFront panel audio connectorS/PDIF out connectorA7V8X-LA specification summary(Continued next page)CPUC hipsetFront Side Bus (FSB)

3 MemoryExpansion slotsStorageIntegrated GraphicsAudioLANIEEE 1394 Hardware MonitoringRear Panel I/O PortsInternal I/OConnectorsivA7V8X-LA specification summary* Specifications are subject to change without notice4Mb Flash ROM, Award BIOS, Enhanced ACPI, ,Green, PnP featuresPCI , USB , WOR, Wake on KB, Wake on PS/2 mouseDevice driversASUS PC ProbeASUS ScreensaverAward BIOS Flash UtilityMicrosoft Direct XAdobe Acrobat ReaderTrend Micro PC-cillin 2002 User GuideASUS A7V8X-LA support CDUltraDMA cableFDD cableI/O shieldMicro-ATX form factor: in x inBIOS featuresIndustry standardManageabilitySupport CD contentsAccessoriesForm FactorASUS A7V8X-LA Motherboard11.

4 Motherboard ( )PCI1A7V8X-LA (KAMET2)CD-INAUX-INSuperI/O4 MBFlashROMPS/2 KBMST: MouseB: KeyboardBelow:Mic InCenter:Line OutTop:Line InAccelerated Graphics Port (AGP1) : USB3B: USB4 Top:RJ-45 CLRTCFLOPPYPRIMARY_IDESECONDARY_IDEATX Power ConnectorDDR DIMM1 (64 bit,184-pin module)DDR DIMM2 (64 bit,184-pin module) ( )PARALLEL PORTCOM1 VGAPCI2 PCI3 VIAVT8237 Socket 462 VIAKM400 BUZZERVIAVT6103T:USB1B:USB2 Bottom:1394 Top:FRONT_1394 VIAVT6307 FRONT_PANELSPDI/FBAT1 CLPWDFRONT_USB2 ATX12 VSATA2 SATA12 ASUS A7V8X-LA Motherboard2. Central Processing Unit (CPU)The motherboard comes with a Socket A (462) for the AMD processor.

5 AMDprocessors offer gigahertz speeds to support all latest computing platforms andapplications. The A7V8X-LA supports AMD Athlon /Athlon XP 3000+processors. This motherboard also supports 333/266 MHz front side bus (FSB),and allows data transfers of up to with PC2700 AMD CPU has a marked corner. This corner is usually indicated with anotch and/or a golden square or triangle. Refer to this indicator while orienting theCPU. A fan and a heatsink should be attached to the CPU to prevent (KAMET2) A7V8X-LA (KAMET2) Socket 462 AMD CPUCPU NOTCHLOCKCPU NOTCHTO INNERCORNERLEVERI nstalling the CPUF ollow these steps to install a Locate the Socket 462 and open it bypulling the lever gently sidewaysaway from the socket.

6 Then lift thelever upwards. The socket levermust be fully opened (90 to 100degrees).2. Insert the CPU with the correctorientation. The notched or goldencorner of the CPU must be orientedtoward the inner corner of the socketbase nearest to the lever CPU fits only in one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into thesocket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU!ASUS A7V8X-LA Motherboard33. System memoryThe motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual Inline MemoryModule (DIMM) sockets. These sockets support up to 2GB system memory using184-pin unbuffered non-ECC PC2700/PC2100/PC1600 double-sided DDR following figure illustrates the location of the DDR DIMM sure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs orother system components.

7 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to boththe motherboard and the these steps to install a Unlock a DIMM socket by pressingthe retaining clips Align a DIMM on the socket suchthat the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the Firmly insert the DIMM into thesocket until the retaining clipssnap back in place and the DIMMis properly a DIMMYou may install 64MB, 128MB, 256MB, 512MB, and 1GB DDR DIMMs into theDIMM sockets using the memory configurations in this Retaining ClipDDR DIMM notchCAUTION: DIMMs are keyed to fit with only one direction. DO NOT force aDIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the (KAMET2) A7V8X-LA (KAMET2) 184-Pin DDR DIMM Sockets80 Pins104 PinsDIMM1 DIMM24 ASUS A7V8X-LA Motherboard4.

8 Expansion slotsThe motherboard has three PCI slots and one Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) install and configure an expansion card:1. Install an expansion card following the instructions that came with the Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if Assign an IRQ to the card. Refer to the tables Install the drivers and/or software applications for the expansion cardaccording to the card interrupt assignmentsIRQP riorityStandard Function 01 System Timer 12 Keyboard Controller 2N/AProgrammable Interrupt 3*11 Communications Port (COM2) 4*12 Communications Port (COM1) 5*13 Sound Card (sometimes LPT2) 614 Floppy Disk Controller 7*15 Printer Port (LPT1)

9 83 System CMOS/Real Time Clock 9*4 ACPI Mode when used10*5 IRQ holder for PCI steering11*6 IRQ holder for PCI steering12*7PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port138 Numeric Data Processor14*9 Primary IDE Channel15*10 Secondary IDE Channel*These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI assignments for this motherboardABCDPCI slot 1shared PCI slot 2 shared PCI slot 3 shared AGP slotshared Onboard 1394 controller sharedASUS A7V8X-LA Motherboard5 Install only + AGP cards on this motherboard!PCI slotsThere are three (3) 32-bit PCI slots on this motherboard. The slots support PCIcards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply withPCI specifications.

10 The figure below shows a typical PCI card installed into a slotThis motherboard has an Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot that supportsAGP 8X/4X cards. When you buy an AGP card, make sure that you ask for onewith + the notches on the card golden fingers to ensure that they fit the AGP slot onyour (KAMET2) A7V8X-LA (KAMET2)Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP)Keyed for A7V8X-LA Motherboard5. Jumpers1. Clear CMOS (3-pin CLRTC)This jumper allows you to clear the RAM data in CMOS, except the systemdate and time. The RAM data in CMOS, is powered by the onboard button erase the CMOS RAM:1.