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A8S-X SE
Motherboard
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E2387 First Edition January 2006 Copyright © 2006 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (“ASUS”). Product warranty or service will not be extended if:
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Contents Notices ................................................................................................ vi Safety information ............................................................................. vii About this guide .................................................................................viii Typography ......................................................................................... ix A8S-X SE specifications summary ............................................
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Contents Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ........................................ 2-2 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk .............................. 2-2 2.1.2 Using AFUDOS to update the BIOS ......................... 2-3 2.1.3 Using AFUDOS to copy BIOS from PC ..................... 2-4 2.1.4 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS ................ 2-5 2.1.5 Recovering the BIOS with CrashFree BIOS 2 ........... 2-6 2.2 BIOS Setup program .............................
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Contents 2.5 Power menu ........................................................................ 2-23 2.5.1 Suspend Mode ....................................................... 2-23 2.5.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume ................................. 2-23 2.5.3 ACPI 2.0 Support ................................................. 2-23 2.5.4 ACPI APIC Support ............................................... 2-23 2.5.5 APM Configuration ............................................... 2-24 2.5.6 Hardwar
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Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference, and • This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide r
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Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power
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About this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. How this guide is organized This manual contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. This chapter also lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboar
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Conventions used in this guide To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task. NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task. Typography Bold
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A8S-X SE specifications summary CCPPUU Socket 939 for AMD Athlon™ 64 x2, ® ® AMD Athlon™ 64 FX, Athlon™ 64 and AMD Sempron processors Support AMD 64 architecture that enables simutaneous Chipset 32-bit and 64-bit architecture Supports AMD Cool ʻnʼ Quiet!™ Technology System Bus Northbridge: SIS 756 Chipset Southbridge: SIS 965L Memory 2000/1600 MT/s System Bus Dual-channel memory architecture Memory 4 x 184-pin DIMM sockets support ECC/non-ECC Expansion s
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A8S-X SE specifications summary Internal I/O 2 x USB connector supports additional 4 USB ports connectors CPU/Chassis/Power FAN connectors Chassis Intrusion 24-pin ATX Power connector 4-pin ATX 12V Power connector CD/ AUX audio in GAME connector Front panel audio connector Manageability Wfm2.0, DMI, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, SM Bus, Chassis Intrusion Support CD Drivers contents ASUS PC Probe II ASUS LiveUpdate Utility Anti-Virus software Form Factor ATX
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This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. Product 1 introduction
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1.1 Welcome! ® T h a n k y o u f o r b u y i n g a n A S U S A 8 S - X S E m o t h e r b o a r d ! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it another standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the items in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard ASUS A8S-X SE motherboard Cables 1 x
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1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product Highlights AMD Dual-Core Architecture The motherboard supports AMD dual-core processors containing two physical CPU cores with discrete L2 cache structure for each core to meet demands for more powerful computing. Latest processor technology The AMD Athlon™ 64FX and Athlon™ 64 desktop processors are based on AMDʼs 64-bit and 32-bit architecture, which represents the landmark introduction of the industryʼs first x86-64 technology. These processors provid
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Serial ATA RAID solution The motherboard provides a high-performance Serial ATA RAID controller that enhance hard disk performance and data backup protection without the cost of additional RAID cards. The onboard SIS 965L RAID controller provides two Serial ATA connectors for RAID 0, RAID 1 and JBOD functions. S/PDIF out The motherboardʼs S/PDIF out function turns your computer into a high- end entertainment system with digital connectivity to powerful speaker systems. PCI Express™ inte
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1.3.2 Unique ASUS features CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you to restore the original BIOS data from the ASUS support CD in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. This protection eliminates the need to buy a replacement ROM chip. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case the system hangs due to overclocking. When the system hangs due to overclocking, C.P.R. eliminates the need
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1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or to a metal object, such as the power supply case, before handling components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity • Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninst
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1.5 Motherboard overview 1.5.1 Motherboard layout 21 . 8 c m ( 8 . 6 i n ) P W R _ F A N C PU _ F A N P S / 2 K B M S T : M o u s e B : K e y b o a r d S P D I F _ O A T X 1 2 V C O M 1 U S B 1 2 U SB P W 1 2 U SB P W 3 4 B o t t o m : T o p : U S B 3 R J - 4 5 U S B 4 T o p : L i n e I n S i S C e n t e r : L i n e O u t C D 7 5 6 B e l o w : M i c I n A U X A A F P C H A_ F A N A D 1 9 8 6 A P C I E X 1 6 R e a l t e k R T L 8 2 0 1 C L P C I E X 1 _ 1 PC I E X 1 _ 2 S i S A 8 S - X S E 9 6 5
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1.5.2 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the chassis in the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 1.5.3 Screw holes Place six (6) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so may damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis A 8 S - X S E ® Before you insta
