User guide

ASUS A7A133 User’s Manual
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CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION 7
1.1 How This Manual Is Organized ................................................... 7
1.2 Item Checklist .............................................................................. 7
2. FEATURES 8
2.1 The ASUS A7A133 ...................................................................... 8
2.1.1 Core Specifications............................................................. 8
2.1.2 Connections ........................................................................ 9
2.1.3 Special Features................................................................ 10
2.1.4 Performance and Intelligence ........................................... 10
2.1.5 Optional Components ....................................................... 11
2.2 Motherboard Components.......................................................... 12
2.2.1 Component Locations....................................................... 13
3. HARDWARE SETUP 14
3.1 Motherboard Layout .................................................................. 14
3.2 Layout Contents ......................................................................... 15
3.3 Hardware Setup Procedure......................................................... 16
3.4 Motherboard Settings ................................................................. 16
3.5 System Memory (DIMM) .......................................................... 22
3.5.1 General DIMM Notes....................................................... 22
3.5.2 Memory Installation ......................................................... 23
3.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) .................................................. 25
3.7 Expansion Cards ........................................................................ 26
3.7.1 Expansion Card Installation Procedure ............................ 26
3.7.2 Assigning IRQs for Expansion Cards .............................. 27
3.7.3 Accelerated Graphics Port Pro (AGP Pro) ....................... 28
3.7.4 Audio Modem Riser (AMR) Slot ..................................... 28
3.8 Connectors ................................................................................ 29
3.8.1 External Connectors ......................................................... 29
3.9 Starting Up the First Time.......................................................... 41
4. BIOS SETUP 43
4.1 Managing and Updating Your BIOS .......................................... 43
4.1.1 Upon First Use of the Computer System.......................... 43
4.1.2 Updating BIOS Procedures .............................................. 44
4.2 BIOS Setup Program.................................................................. 47
4.2.1 BIOS Menu Bar ................................................................ 48
4.2.2 Legend Bar ....................................................................... 48