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...; technology-based system bus, the motherboard provides a powerful platform for the following items. Motherboard ASUS A8V-MX motherboard Cables 1 x Serial ATA signal cable 1 x Serial ATA power cable 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable Accessories I/O shield A p p l i c a t i o n C D s ASUS motherboard support CD D o c u m e n t a t i o n User guide If any of the above... supports AMD Athlon™ 64/Athlon™ 64FX/Athlon™ 64 X2/AMD Sempron™ 64 processors. Before you for buying an ASUS® A8V-MX motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of...
...; technology-based system bus, the motherboard provides a powerful platform for the following items. Motherboard ASUS A8V-MX motherboard Cables 1 x Serial ATA signal cable 1 x Serial ATA power cable 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable Accessories I/O shield A p p l i c a t i o n C D s ASUS motherboard support CD D o c u m e n t a t i o n User guide If any of the above... supports AMD Athlon™ 64/Athlon™ 64FX/Athlon™ 64 X2/AMD Sempron™ 64 processors. Before you for buying an ASUS® A8V-MX motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of...
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... Management (PM) Implementation Algorithm, and Hot Swap. USB 2.0 is software compatible with digital connectivity to powerful audio and speaker systems. See page 1-27 for details. ASUS A8V-MX 1-3 AGP 8X support The AGP 8X (AGP 3.0) VGA interface specification enables enhanced graphics performance with lower pin count, reduced voltage requirement, and data transfer rates...
... Management (PM) Implementation Algorithm, and Hot Swap. USB 2.0 is software compatible with digital connectivity to powerful audio and speaker systems. See page 1-27 for details. ASUS A8V-MX 1-3 AGP 8X support The AGP 8X (AGP 3.0) VGA interface specification enables enhanced graphics performance with lower pin count, reduced voltage requirement, and data transfer rates...
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... by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. ® A8V-MX A8V-MX Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS A8V-MX 1-5 Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any motherboard component. The illustration below...
... by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. ® A8V-MX A8V-MX Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS A8V-MX 1-5 Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any motherboard component. The illustration below...
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The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. Doing so can damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. Do not overtighten the screws! 1.5.2 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the chassis 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 rear part of the chassis ® A8V-MX ASUS A8V-MX 1-7
The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. Doing so can damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. Do not overtighten the screws! 1.5.2 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the chassis 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 rear part of the chassis ® A8V-MX ASUS A8V-MX 1-7
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ASUS A8V-MX 1-9 Small triangle Gold triangle The CPU fits only in place. The lever clicks on the motherboard. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to ... is in place, push down the socket lever to the CPU_FAN connector on the side tab to plug this connector. CPU_FAN GND +12V Rotation ® A8V-MX A8V-MX CPU fan connector Do not forget to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! 5. 3. Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that the...
ASUS A8V-MX 1-9 Small triangle Gold triangle The CPU fits only in place. The lever clicks on the motherboard. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to ... is in place, push down the socket lever to the CPU_FAN connector on the side tab to plug this connector. CPU_FAN GND +12V Rotation ® A8V-MX A8V-MX CPU fan connector Do not forget to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! 5. 3. Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that the...
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...;• HYB25D256800CE-5C - •• HYB25D512160CE-5C 3 •• HYB25D512800CE-5C 3 •• HYB25D512800CE-5B 3 •• W942508BH-5 2 •• (Continued on the next page) ASUS A8V-MX 1-11 Populated Populated Populated Dual-core CPU Mode Single-channel Dual-channel Sockets DIMM_A1 (black) DIMM_B1 (black) Populated - Populated - SS 512 MB KINGSTON KVR400X64C3A/512...
...;• HYB25D256800CE-5C - •• HYB25D512160CE-5C 3 •• HYB25D512800CE-5C 3 •• HYB25D512800CE-5B 3 •• W942508BH-5 2 •• (Continued on the next page) ASUS A8V-MX 1-11 Populated Populated Populated Dual-core CPU Mode Single-channel Dual-channel Sockets DIMM_A1 (black) DIMM_B1 (black) Populated - Populated - SS 512 MB KINGSTON KVR400X64C3A/512...
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... 2.5 - - - - 2 2 2.5 2.5 3 - supports one pair of modules inserted into either slot, in a Single-channel memory configuration. V826664K24SCTG-D0 - Legend: S S - Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest Qualified Vendors List. GD3200-512DC - Size Vendor 256 MB CENTURY 512 MB CENTURY 256 MB elixir 512 MB elixir 256...MB crucial 256 MB Novax 512 MB Novax 256 MB Aeneon 256 MB V-DATA Model Brand DXV6S8MC5B - B - ASUS A8V-MX 1-13 M2U25664DS88C3G-5T elixir M2U51264DS8HC1G-5T elixir - Double Sided C L - GLX2563200UP - DIMM support Side(s) Component...
... 2.5 - - - - 2 2 2.5 2.5 3 - supports one pair of modules inserted into either slot, in a Single-channel memory configuration. V826664K24SCTG-D0 - Legend: S S - Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest Qualified Vendors List. GD3200-512DC - Size Vendor 256 MB CENTURY 512 MB CENTURY 256 MB elixir 512 MB elixir 256...MB crucial 256 MB Novax 512 MB Novax 256 MB Aeneon 256 MB V-DATA Model Brand DXV6S8MC5B - B - ASUS A8V-MX 1-13 M2U25664DS88C3G-5T elixir M2U51264DS8HC1G-5T elixir - Double Sided C L - GLX2563200UP - DIMM support Side(s) Component...
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... use . Align the card connector with the screw you removed earlier. 6. Turn on the slot. 5. Install the software drivers for information on the next page. 3. ASUS A8V-MX 1-15 Refer to the chassis with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you...
... use . Align the card connector with the screw you removed earlier. 6. Turn on the slot. 5. Install the software drivers for information on the next page. 3. ASUS A8V-MX 1-15 Refer to the chassis with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you...
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The figure shows a LAN card installed on the PCI Express x1 slot. ASUS A8V-MX 1-17 The following figure shows a network card installed on a PCI slot. 1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.8.3 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications.
The figure shows a LAN card installed on the PCI Express x1 slot. ASUS A8V-MX 1-17 The following figure shows a network card installed on a PCI slot. 1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.8.3 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications.
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...of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! ® A8V-MX A8V-MX Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear CMOS You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to ... (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. For system failure due to overclocking. ASUS A8V-MX 1-19 Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Remove the onboard battery. 3. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to clear the ...
...of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! ® A8V-MX A8V-MX Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear CMOS You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to ... (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. For system failure due to overclocking. ASUS A8V-MX 1-19 Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Remove the onboard battery. 3. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to clear the ...
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This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 500 mA on the keyboard (the default is the Space Bar). 3. Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up the computer when you press a key on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS. ® A8V-MX KBPWR 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) A8V-MX Keyboard power setting ASUS A8V-MX 1-21 Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you to wake up feature.
This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 500 mA on the keyboard (the default is the Space Bar). 3. Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up the computer when you press a key on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS. ® A8V-MX KBPWR 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) A8V-MX Keyboard power setting ASUS A8V-MX 1-21 Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you to wake up feature.
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...-compatible devices. 1 0 . 7 . This 9-pin COM1 port is for a PS/2 keyboard. V i d e o G r a p h i c s A d a p t e r ( V G A ) p o r t . U S B 2 . 0 p o r t s 3 a n d 4 . This port is for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 8 . This 15-pin port is for serial devices. 1 1 . S e r i a l c o n n e c t o r . ASUS A8V-MX 1-23
...-compatible devices. 1 0 . 7 . This 9-pin COM1 port is for a PS/2 keyboard. V i d e o G r a p h i c s A d a p t e r ( V G A ) p o r t . U S B 2 . 0 p o r t s 3 a n d 4 . This port is for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 8 . This 15-pin port is for serial devices. 1 1 . S e r i a l c o n n e c t o r . ASUS A8V-MX 1-23
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... a slave device by setting its jumper accordingly. NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the Ultra DMA cable connector. PRI_IDE SEC_IDE ® A8V-MX A8V-MX IDE connectors PIN 1 PIN 1 ASUS A8V-MX 1-25 If you install two hard disk drives, you connect the IDE cable. • Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for an Ultra...
... a slave device by setting its jumper accordingly. NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the Ultra DMA cable connector. PRI_IDE SEC_IDE ® A8V-MX A8V-MX IDE connectors PIN 1 PIN 1 ASUS A8V-MX 1-25 If you install two hard disk drives, you connect the IDE cable. • Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for an Ultra...
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... air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. CPU_FAN GND +12V Rotation ® A8V-MX CHA_FAN Rotation +12V GND A8V-MX Fan connectors 6 . Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. ® A8V-MX SPDIF A8V-MX Digital audio connector ASUS A8V-MX +5V SPDIFOUT GND 1-27 These are not jumpers! The S/PDIF module is for an...
... air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. CPU_FAN GND +12V Rotation ® A8V-MX CHA_FAN Rotation +12V GND A8V-MX Fan connectors 6 . Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. ® A8V-MX SPDIF A8V-MX Digital audio connector ASUS A8V-MX +5V SPDIFOUT GND 1-27 These are not jumpers! The S/PDIF module is for an...
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... PSON# Ground Ground Ground -5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts Ground +3 Volts +3 Volts Ground +5 Volts Ground +5 Volts Ground Power OK +5V Standby +12 Volts +12 Volts +3 Volts ASUS A8V-MX 1-29 The system may become unstable or may not boot up . • We recommend that you use a PSU with more power-consuming devices. Find the...
... PSON# Ground Ground Ground -5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts Ground +3 Volts +3 Volts Ground +5 Volts Ground +5 Volts Ground Power OK +5V Standby +12 Volts +12 Volts +3 Volts ASUS A8V-MX 1-29 The system may become unstable or may not boot up . • We recommend that you use a PSU with more power-consuming devices. Find the...
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... the system in sleep mode. • Hard disk drive activity (Red 2-pin IDE_LED) This 2-pin connector is for easy connection. ASUS A8V-MX 1-31 PLED SPEAKER PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker ® A8V-MX PANEL IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to this...
... the system in sleep mode. • Hard disk drive activity (Red 2-pin IDE_LED) This 2-pin connector is for easy connection. ASUS A8V-MX 1-31 PLED SPEAKER PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker ® A8V-MX PANEL IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to this...
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... down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to continue. 2. Completed. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard and rename the same to display the following. M X . Reading file "A8V-MX.ROM". EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for floppy... Press , then follow screen instructions to...
... down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to continue. 2. Completed. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard and rename the same to display the following. M X . Reading file "A8V-MX.ROM". EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for floppy... Press , then follow screen instructions to...
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... the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the hard disk drive. A:\>afudos /iA8V-MX.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Reading file ..... done Erasing flash .... Reading file ..... done A:\> ASUS A8V-MX 2-5 The utility verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS. A:\>afudos /iA8V-MX.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - You need to type the exact BIOS filename...
... the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the hard disk drive. A:\>afudos /iA8V-MX.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Reading file ..... done Erasing flash .... Reading file ..... done A:\> ASUS A8V-MX 2-5 The utility verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS. A:\>afudos /iA8V-MX.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - You need to type the exact BIOS filename...
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... not found ! CD-ROM found ! Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. ASUS A8V-MX 2-7 Bad BIOS checksum. Start flashing... DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Visit the... ASUS website (www.asus.com) to the optical drive. 3. Remove any floppy disk from the support CD: 1. Starting BIOS recovery... is found, the utility automatically checks the optical drive for this motherboard. Reading file "A8V-MX.ROM". Completed.
... not found ! CD-ROM found ! Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. ASUS A8V-MX 2-7 Bad BIOS checksum. Start flashing... DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Visit the... ASUS website (www.asus.com) to the optical drive. 3. Remove any floppy disk from the support CD: 1. Starting BIOS recovery... is found, the utility automatically checks the optical drive for this motherboard. Reading file "A8V-MX.ROM". Completed.
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Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. N e x t. Select the ASUS FTP site t h e I O S f r o m 3. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the nearest you to avoid network drop-down menu, then click traffic, or click A u t o S e l e c t. Select U p d a t e B I n t e r n e t option from the Windows® desktop by clicking S t a r t > P r o g r a m s > A S U S > A S U S U p d a t e > A S U S U p d a t e. Click N e x t. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. ASUS A8V-MX 2-9
Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. N e x t. Select the ASUS FTP site t h e I O S f r o m 3. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the nearest you to avoid network drop-down menu, then click traffic, or click A u t o S e l e c t. Select U p d a t e B I n t e r n e t option from the Windows® desktop by clicking S t a r t > P r o g r a m s > A S U S > A S U S U p d a t e > A S U S U p d a t e. Click N e x t. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. ASUS A8V-MX 2-9