This document is the user guide for the A7N8X-VM/400 motherboard by ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (ASUS), describing the features and characteristics of the product.
This guide introduces the ASUS A7N8X-VM/400 motherboard, detailing its components, layout, and required safety precautions before installation. It includes a complete specifications summary, covering CPU socket, chipset, memory, expansion slots, and integrated peripherals.
The manual also explains BIOS configuration, updating methods, and software utilities supplied on the support CD, such as ASUS PC Probe, ASUS Update, and driver installation procedures.
| CPU socket | Socket A for AMD Athlon XP 2700 MHz+ processors |
|---|---|
| North bridge chipset | NVIDIA nForce2 IGP |
| South bridge chipset | NVIDIA nForce2 MCP |
| Memory type | 2 × 184‑pin DDR DIMM, up to 2 GB PC2700/2100 non‑ECC DDR SDRAM |
| Expansion slots | 3 × PCI, 1 × AGP 8X (1.5 V only) |
| USB ports | 4 × USB 2.0/1.1 (plus 1 connector for 2 additional USB 2.0 ports) |
| Audio codec | Realtek ALC650 6‑channel audio CODEC |
| LAN controller | Realtek 8201BL 10/100 Mbps Ethernet PHY |
It supports AMD Athlon XP processors using Socket A, up to 2700 MHz.
The board provides four USB 2.0/1.1 ports and an extra connector for two additional USB 2.0 ports.
The motherboard includes three 32‑bit PCI slots and one AGP 8X slot (1.5 V).
It can hold up to 2 GB of unbuffered DDR SDRAM across two DIMM slots.