This document is the user guide for the A7N8X-XE motherboard by ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC., describing the features and characteristics of the product.
This guide covers the hardware features of the ASUS A7N8X-XE motherboard, including specifications, connector layouts, and safety precautions. It also explains how to install the CPU, memory, and expansion cards, and provides detailed BIOS configuration instructions.
The document includes a software support section that describes drivers, utilities, and update tools supplied on the support CD, as well as contact information for technical assistance.
| CPU Socket | Socket A for AMD Athlon XP/Sempron/Duron processors |
|---|---|
| Chipset | NVIDIA nForce 2 Ultra 400 |
| Front Side Bus (FSB) | 400/333/266 MHz |
| Memory Slots | 3 × 184‑pin DDR DIMM sockets, up to 3 GB total |
| Memory Type | DDR 400/333/266, non‑ECC, un‑buffered |
| Expansion Slots | 1 × AGP 8X, 5 × PCI |
| Storage Interfaces | 2 × UltraDMA 133/100/66/33, 2 × Serial ATA (RAID 0/1/0+1) |
| Audio Codec | C‑Media CMI9761A 6‑channel CODEC with S/PDIF out |
| LAN | Realtek RTL8201BL 10/100 Mbps Ethernet PHY |
| USB Ports | Supports up to eight USB 2.0 ports |
The motherboard supports up to eight USB 2.0 ports.
It accepts DDR 400/333/266, non‑ECC, un‑buffered memory in three 184‑pin DIMM sockets for up to 3 GB total.
The board uses the NVIDIA nForce 2 Ultra 400 chipset.
The ASUS Update utility allows BIOS updates within a Windows environment.