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Contents Notices vi Safety information vii A8V-MX specifications summary viii Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-4 1.4 Before you proceed 1-5 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.5.1 Motherboard layout 1-6 1.5.2 Placement direction 1-7 1.5.3 Screw holes 1-7 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-8 1.7 System memory 1-10 1.7.1 Overview 1-10 1.7.2 Memory configurations 1-10 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM 1-14 1.7.4 Removing a DIMM 1-14 1.8 Expansion slots 1-...
Contents Notices vi Safety information vii A8V-MX specifications summary viii Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-4 1.4 Before you proceed 1-5 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.5.1 Motherboard layout 1-6 1.5.2 Placement direction 1-7 1.5.3 Screw holes 1-7 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-8 1.7 System memory 1-10 1.7.1 Overview 1-10 1.7.2 Memory configurations 1-10 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM 1-14 1.7.4 Removing a DIMM 1-14 1.8 Expansion slots 1-...
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...circuit. • Make sure that your power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it may become wet. • Place the product on a stable surface. • If you encounter technical problems with the...you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are using the product, make sure all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician...
...circuit. • Make sure that your power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it may become wet. • Place the product on a stable surface. • If you encounter technical problems with the...you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are using the product, make sure all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician...
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This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction
This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction
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... Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Latest processor technology The motherboard comes with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® A8V-MX motherboard! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your...; 64 processors. See page 1-8. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! Before you 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 ...
... Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Latest processor technology The motherboard comes with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® A8V-MX motherboard! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your...; 64 processors. See page 1-8. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! Before you 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 ...
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... (NCQ), Power Management (PM) Implementation Algorithm, and Hot Swap. ASUS A8V-MX 1-3 Serial ATA technology The motherboard supports the Serial ATA technology through the S/PDIF interfaces on USB 2.0. USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically increasing the...23 and 1-28 for details. Dual-channel DDR memory support Employing the Double Data Rate (DDR) memory technology, the motherboard supports up to -point serial interconnections between devices and allows higher clockspeeds by carrying data in packets. See page 1-10...
... (NCQ), Power Management (PM) Implementation Algorithm, and Hot Swap. ASUS A8V-MX 1-3 Serial ATA technology The motherboard supports the Serial ATA technology through the S/PDIF interfaces on USB 2.0. USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically increasing the...23 and 1-28 for details. Dual-channel DDR memory support Employing the Double Data Rate (DDR) memory technology, the motherboard supports up to -point serial interconnections between devices and allows higher clockspeeds by carrying data in packets. See page 1-10...
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... corrupted. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. eliminates the need to overclocking. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for details. ASUS MyLogo™ This feature...
... corrupted. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. eliminates the need to overclocking. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for details. ASUS MyLogo™ This feature...
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... supply is switched off mode. The illustration below shows the location 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...e r c o r d i s d e t a c h e d f r o m t h e p o w e r s u p p l y . 1.4 Before 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 This is ON, in sleep mode, or in the bag that came with a standby power LED that you should shut down...
... supply is switched off mode. The illustration below shows the location 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...e r c o r d i s d e t a c h e d f r o m t h e p o w e r s u p p l y . 1.4 Before 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 This is ON, in sleep mode, or in the bag that came with a standby power LED that you should shut down...
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FLOPPY 1.5 Motherboard overview 1.5.1 Motherboard layout 21.8cm (8.6in) PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard COM1 KBPWR CPU_FAN Super I/O DDR DIMM_A1 (64 bit,184-pin module) DDR DIMM_B1 (64 bit,184-pin ... USB12 USBPW12 USBPW34 LAN_USB34 ATX12V VIA K8M800 Top:Line In Center:Line Out Below:Mic In RTL8201CL AGP CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power PCIEX1 A8V-MX PCI1 CLRTC ALC653 SB_PWR PCI2 FP_AUDIO AUX CD SPDIF USBPW56 USBPW78 ® USB56 CHA_FAN VIA VT8251 SATA2 SATA1 SATA4 SATA3 CHASSIS PANEL USB78 BIOS Flash...
FLOPPY 1.5 Motherboard overview 1.5.1 Motherboard layout 21.8cm (8.6in) PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard COM1 KBPWR CPU_FAN Super I/O DDR DIMM_A1 (64 bit,184-pin module) DDR DIMM_B1 (64 bit,184-pin ... USB12 USBPW12 USBPW34 LAN_USB34 ATX12V VIA K8M800 Top:Line In Center:Line Out Below:Mic In RTL8201CL AGP CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power PCIEX1 A8V-MX PCI1 CLRTC ALC653 SB_PWR PCI2 FP_AUDIO AUX CD SPDIF USBPW56 USBPW78 ® USB56 CHA_FAN VIA VT8251 SATA2 SATA1 SATA4 SATA3 CHASSIS PANEL USB78 BIOS Flash...
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Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. 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 Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. The edge with external ports goes to the chassis.
Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. 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 Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. The edge with external ports goes to the chassis.
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... on the socket to a 90°-100° angle. The 128-bit-wide memory data paths of the marked corner (with gold triangle) on the motherboard. ® A8V-MX A8V-MX CPU Socket 939 2. Gold triangle Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Socket lever Make sure that the socket lever is lifted up to ensure...
... on the socket to a 90°-100° angle. The 128-bit-wide memory data paths of the marked corner (with gold triangle) on the motherboard. ® A8V-MX A8V-MX CPU Socket 939 2. Gold triangle Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Socket lever Make sure that the socket lever is lifted up to ensure...
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... the CPU! 5. When the CPU is locked. 6. ASUS A8V-MX 1-9 Small triangle Gold triangle The CPU fits only in place, push down the socket lever to indicate that came with a small triangle. 4. The lever clicks on the motherboard. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect... the CPU fan connector! CPU_FAN GND +12V Rotation ® A8V-MX A8V-MX CPU fan connector Do not forget to plug this connector. Connect the CPU ...
... the CPU! 5. When the CPU is locked. 6. ASUS A8V-MX 1-9 Small triangle Gold triangle The CPU fits only in place, push down the socket lever to indicate that came with a small triangle. 4. The lever clicks on the motherboard. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect... the CPU fan connector! CPU_FAN GND +12V Rotation ® A8V-MX A8V-MX CPU fan connector Do not forget to plug this connector. Connect the CPU ...
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... System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with less than or equal to chipset limitation, this section. • Installing DDR DIMMs other than the recommended configurations may cause memory sizing error or system boot failure. Use any of the sockets: ® A8V-MX A8V-MX 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets 1.7.2... Memory configurations You may install 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB, and 1 GB unbuffered ECC/ non-ECC DDR DIMMs into the DIMM sockets using the memory configurations in this motherboard does not support DIMM modules with...
... System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with less than or equal to chipset limitation, this section. • Installing DDR DIMMs other than the recommended configurations may cause memory sizing error or system boot failure. Use any of the sockets: ® A8V-MX A8V-MX 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets 1.7.2... Memory configurations You may install 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB, and 1 GB unbuffered ECC/ non-ECC DDR DIMMs into the DIMM sockets using the memory configurations in this motherboard does not support DIMM modules with...
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... 1 Unlocked retaining clip A DDR DIMM is properly seated. 1.7.4 Removing a DIMM To remove a DIMM: Locked Retaining Clip 2 1. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to both the motherboard and the components. 1. The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in place and the DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it flips out...
... 1 Unlocked retaining clip A DDR DIMM is properly seated. 1.7.4 Removing a DIMM To remove a DIMM: Locked Retaining Clip 2 1. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to both the motherboard and the components. 1. The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in place and the DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it flips out...
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... a chassis). 3. ASUS A8V-MX 1-15 Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that you intend to install expansion cards. See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on...unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1.
... a chassis). 3. ASUS A8V-MX 1-15 Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that you intend to install expansion cards. See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on...unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1.
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...* IRQ holder for PCI steering* PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port* Numeric Data Processor Primary IDE Channel Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 IDE (0, 0f, 0) USB controller 1 USB controller 2 USB controller 3 USB controller 4 USB 2.0 controller AC'97 Ethernet AGP PCIE x1 A B C D E F G H shared - - -- - - - - shared - - - - - - - shared...
...* IRQ holder for PCI steering* PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port* Numeric Data Processor Primary IDE Channel Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 IDE (0, 0f, 0) USB controller 1 USB controller 2 USB controller 3 USB controller 4 USB 2.0 controller AC'97 Ethernet AGP PCIE x1 A B C D E F G H shared - - -- - - - - shared - - - - - - - shared...
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ASUS A8V-MX 1-17 The figure shows a LAN card installed on the PCI Express x1 slot. 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.
ASUS A8V-MX 1-17 The figure shows a LAN card installed on the PCI Express x1 slot. 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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1.8.5 AGP 8X slot This motherboard has an Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot that you ask for 1.5v A8V-MX Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction When you physical injury and damage the motherboard. ® A8V-MX Keyed for one with +0.8V or +1.5V specification. Install only +0.8V or +1.5V AGP cards. This motherboardboard does not support +3.3V AGP cards. Failure to do so can cause you buy an AGP card, make sure that supports AGP 8X (+0.8V) and AGP 4X (+1.5V) cards. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards.
1.8.5 AGP 8X slot This motherboard has an Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot that you ask for 1.5v A8V-MX Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction When you physical injury and damage the motherboard. ® A8V-MX Keyed for one with +0.8V or +1.5V specification. Install only +0.8V or +1.5V AGP cards. This motherboardboard does not support +3.3V AGP cards. Failure to do so can cause you buy an AGP card, make sure that supports AGP 8X (+0.8V) and AGP 4X (+1.5V) cards. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards.
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... 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 3 . The Ultra DMA 100/66 signal cable has three connectors: a blue connector for the primary IDE connector on the motherboard, a black connector for an Ultra DMA 100/66 IDE slave device (optical drive...
... 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 3 . The Ultra DMA 100/66 signal cable has three connectors: a blue connector for the primary IDE connector on the motherboard, a black connector for an Ultra DMA 100/66 IDE slave device (optical drive...
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...fan connectors. 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 The S/PDIF module is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital ...Interface (S/PDIF) port(s). CPU and Chassis fan connectors (3-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350mA~740mA (8.88W max.) or a total of the system chassis. DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard...
...fan connectors. 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 The S/PDIF module is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital ...Interface (S/PDIF) port(s). CPU and Chassis fan connectors (3-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350mA~740mA (8.88W max.) or a total of the system chassis. DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard...