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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 1-15...
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 1-15...
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A8V-MX specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion slots Graphics Storage Audio LAN USB Special features BIOS features Socket 939 for AMD Athlon™ 64FX/Athlon™ 64 X2/ Athlon™ 64/Sempron™ 64 processors Northbridge: VIA K8M800 Southbridge: VT8251 1600 MT/s Dual-channel memory architecture 2 x ... JBOD configuration Realtek® ALC653 6-channel CODEC S/PDIF out interface Realtek® RTL8201CL 10/100 LAN PHY Supports up to 8 USB 2.0 ports ASUS Q-Fan ASUS MyLogo™ 4 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI, WfM2.0, ACPI 2.0a, SM BIOS 2.3, PXE flash utility...
A8V-MX specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion slots Graphics Storage Audio LAN USB Special features BIOS features Socket 939 for AMD Athlon™ 64FX/Athlon™ 64 X2/ Athlon™ 64/Sempron™ 64 processors Northbridge: VIA K8M800 Southbridge: VT8251 1600 MT/s Dual-channel memory architecture 2 x ... JBOD configuration Realtek® ALC653 6-channel CODEC S/PDIF out interface Realtek® RTL8201CL 10/100 LAN PHY Supports up to 8 USB 2.0 ports ASUS Q-Fan ASUS MyLogo™ 4 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI, WfM2.0, ACPI 2.0a, SM BIOS 2.3, PXE flash utility...
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...memory controller and a highly-scalable HyperTransport™ technology-based system bus, the motherboard provides a powerful platform for your retailer. 1.3 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! See page 1-8. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction Before you for the following items. Motherboard ASUS A8V-MX motherboard Cables 1 x Serial ATA signal...
...memory controller and a highly-scalable HyperTransport™ technology-based system bus, the motherboard provides a powerful platform for your retailer. 1.3 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! See page 1-8. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction Before you for the following items. Motherboard ASUS A8V-MX motherboard Cables 1 x Serial ATA signal...
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...details. The S/PDIF technology turns your computer into a high-end entertainment system with a host of system memory using DDR400/333 DIMMs. The ultra-fast 400MHz memory bus delivers the required bandwidth for the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. AGP 8X support The...Express, the latest I and 300 MB/s for SATA I /O interconnect technology that speeds up to 150 MB/s for SATA II. ASUS A8V-MX 1-3 This high speed interface is backward compatible with existing PCI specifications. Serial ATA allows for thinner, more flexible cables with high bandwidth ...
...details. The S/PDIF technology turns your computer into a high-end entertainment system with a host of system memory using DDR400/333 DIMMs. The ultra-fast 400MHz memory bus delivers the required bandwidth for the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. AGP 8X support The...Express, the latest I and 300 MB/s for SATA I /O interconnect technology that speeds up to 150 MB/s for SATA II. ASUS A8V-MX 1-3 This high speed interface is backward compatible with existing PCI specifications. Serial ATA allows for thinner, more flexible cables with high bandwidth ...
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The 128-bit-wide memory data paths of the marked corner (with gold triangle) on the socket to ensure correct installation. Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then ... should match a specific corner on the CPU. Gold triangle Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Locate the 939-pin ZIF socket on the motherboard. ® A8V-MX A8V-MX CPU Socket 939 2. Socket lever Make sure that the socket lever is lifted up to 90°-100° angle, otherwise the CPU does not...
The 128-bit-wide memory data paths of the marked corner (with gold triangle) on the socket to ensure correct installation. Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then ... should match a specific corner on the CPU. Gold triangle Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Locate the 939-pin ZIF socket on the motherboard. ® A8V-MX A8V-MX CPU Socket 939 2. Socket lever Make sure that the socket lever is lifted up to 90°-100° angle, otherwise the CPU does not...
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Use any of the sockets: ® A8V-MX A8V-MX 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may cause memory sizing error or system boot failure. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. • Due to chipset limitation, this motherboard does ...and 1 GB unbuffered ECC/ non-ECC DDR DIMMs into the DIMM sockets using the memory configurations in this section. • Installing DDR DIMMs other than or equal to 128 Mb memory chips. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction The following figure illustrates the location of the ...
Use any of the sockets: ® A8V-MX A8V-MX 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may cause memory sizing error or system boot failure. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. • Due to chipset limitation, this motherboard does ...and 1 GB unbuffered ECC/ non-ECC DDR DIMMs into the DIMM sockets using the memory configurations in this section. • Installing DDR DIMMs other than or equal to 128 Mb memory chips. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction The following figure illustrates the location of the ...
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... KHX3200ULK2/1G - DS 256 MB KINGSTON KVR400X64C3A/256 - SS 256 MB KINGSTON KVR400X64C3A/256 - DS 512 MB KINGSTON KVR400X64C3A/512 - Recommended memory configurations Single-core CPU Mode Single-channel Dual-channel Sockets DIMM_A1 (black) DIMM_B1 (black) - N/A - •• N/A 2 D3208DL3T-...5C 3 •• HYB25D512800CE-5B 3 •• W942508BH-5 2 •• (Continued on the next page) ASUS A8V-MX 1-11 DS 256 MB SAMSUNG M381L3223ETM-CCC SAMSUNG SS 512 MB SAMSUNG M381L6423ETM-CCC SAMSUNG DS 256 MB SAMSUNG M368L3223ETM-CCC SAMSUNG...
... KHX3200ULK2/1G - DS 256 MB KINGSTON KVR400X64C3A/256 - SS 256 MB KINGSTON KVR400X64C3A/256 - DS 512 MB KINGSTON KVR400X64C3A/512 - Recommended memory configurations Single-core CPU Mode Single-channel Dual-channel Sockets DIMM_A1 (black) DIMM_B1 (black) - N/A - •• N/A 2 D3208DL3T-...5C 3 •• HYB25D512800CE-5B 3 •• W942508BH-5 2 •• (Continued on the next page) ASUS A8V-MX 1-11 DS 256 MB SAMSUNG M381L3223ETM-CCC SAMSUNG SS 512 MB SAMSUNG M381L6423ETM-CCC SAMSUNG DS 256 MB SAMSUNG M368L3223ETM-CCC SAMSUNG...
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...MB crucial 512 MB crucial 256 MB Novax 512 MB Novax 256 MB Aeneon 256 MB V-DATA Model Brand DXV6S8MC5B - ASUS A8V-MX 1-13 M2U25664DS88C3G-5T elixir M2U51264DS8HC1G-5T elixir - DIMM support Side(s) Component SS MT46V32M8TG-5BG DS MT46V32M8TG-5BG SS N2DS25680CT-...modules inserted into both slots as one module inserted into either slot, in a Single-channel memory configuration. supports one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. VT VU256FLTM25C VT VU512FLTM25C VT MD44256VIT3208GMHA01 MOSEL MD44512VIT3208GATA03 MOSEL V826632K24SCTG-D0 - Double Sided C L -
...MB crucial 512 MB crucial 256 MB Novax 512 MB Novax 256 MB Aeneon 256 MB V-DATA Model Brand DXV6S8MC5B - ASUS A8V-MX 1-13 M2U25664DS88C3G-5T elixir M2U51264DS8HC1G-5T elixir - DIMM support Side(s) Component SS MT46V32M8TG-5BG DS MT46V32M8TG-5BG SS N2DS25680CT-...modules inserted into both slots as one module inserted into either slot, in a Single-channel memory configuration. supports one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. VT VU256FLTM25C VT VU512FLTM25C VT MD44256VIT3208GMHA01 MOSEL MD44512VIT3208GATA03 MOSEL V826632K24SCTG-D0 - Double Sided C L -
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...clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data. Re-install the battery. 5. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! ® A8V-MX A8V-MX Clear RTC RAM...Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. ASUS A8V-MX 1-19 Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the cap back to default ...
...clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data. Re-install the battery. 5. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! ® A8V-MX A8V-MX Clear RTC RAM...Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. ASUS A8V-MX 1-19 Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the cap back to default ...
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... SETUP UTILITY AMIBIOS Version : 0116 Build Date : 08/02/05 Processor Type Speed Count : AMD Athlon(tm) 64 X2 Dual Core Processor : 2310 MHz : 2 System Memory Size : 192 MB Select Screen Select Item F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. Processor...] [UDMA3] [UDMA4] [UDMA5] [UDMA6] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology monitoring support. PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. 2-16 Chapter 2: BIOS setup
... SETUP UTILITY AMIBIOS Version : 0116 Build Date : 08/02/05 Processor Type Speed Count : AMD Athlon(tm) 64 X2 Dual Core Processor : 2310 MHz : 2 System Memory Size : 192 MB Select Screen Select Item F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. Processor...] [UDMA3] [UDMA4] [UDMA5] [UDMA6] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology monitoring support. PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. 2-16 Chapter 2: BIOS setup
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... v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. Northbridge Configuration Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Northbridge Chipset Configuration Memory Configuration ECC Configuration Memory CLK CAS Latency (Tcl) RAS/CAS Delay (Trcd) Min Active RAS (Tras) Row Precharge Time (Trp...: 2 CLK : 11 CLK : 14 CLK : 4 CLK : 5.5 ns : 7 ns Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to display the sub-menu. ASUS A8V-MX 2-21 2.4.4 Chipset The Chipset menu allows you can be set one of the standard values. Northbridge Configuration AGP Bridge VIA K8M800 Configuration Southbridge VIA VT8251...
... v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. Northbridge Configuration Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Northbridge Chipset Configuration Memory Configuration ECC Configuration Memory CLK CAS Latency (Tcl) RAS/CAS Delay (Trcd) Min Active RAS (Tras) Row Precharge Time (Trp...: 2 CLK : 11 CLK : 14 CLK : 4 CLK : 5.5 ns : 7 ns Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to display the sub-menu. ASUS A8V-MX 2-21 2.4.4 Chipset The Chipset menu allows you can be set one of the standard values. Northbridge Configuration AGP Bridge VIA K8M800 Configuration Southbridge VIA VT8251...
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... Chip Kill [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable DRAM scrub redirect, which allows the hardware to report and correct memory errors automatically to maintain system integrity. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DRAM SCRUB REDIRECT [Disabled] Allows you to correct... or disable ECC chip kill. DRAM ECC Enable [Enabled] Allows you to report and correct memory errors automatically, maintaining system integrity. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS A8V-MX 2-23 Configuration options: [8 Beats] [4 Beats] [2 Beats] ECC Configuration Advanced ECC Configuration ...
... Chip Kill [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable DRAM scrub redirect, which allows the hardware to report and correct memory errors automatically to maintain system integrity. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DRAM SCRUB REDIRECT [Disabled] Allows you to correct... or disable ECC chip kill. DRAM ECC Enable [Enabled] Allows you to report and correct memory errors automatically, maintaining system integrity. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS A8V-MX 2-23 Configuration options: [8 Beats] [4 Beats] [2 Beats] ECC Configuration Advanced ECC Configuration ...
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L2 Cache BG Scrub [Disabled] Allows the L2 Data Cache RAM to correct memory errors so later reads are correct. DRAM BG Scrub [Disabled] Allows DRAM scrubbing to be corrected while idle. Configuration options: [Disabled] [40ns] [80ns] [160ns] [320ns] [...] [1.31ms] [2.62ms] [5.24ms] [10.49ms] [20.97ms] [42.00ms] [84.00ms] When AMD's node interleave feature is not being used improves performance. Doing this while memory is enabled, the BIOS will force DRAM scrub-off.
L2 Cache BG Scrub [Disabled] Allows the L2 Data Cache RAM to correct memory errors so later reads are correct. DRAM BG Scrub [Disabled] Allows DRAM scrubbing to be corrected while idle. Configuration options: [Disabled] [40ns] [80ns] [160ns] [320ns] [...] [1.31ms] [2.62ms] [5.24ms] [10.49ms] [20.97ms] [42.00ms] [84.00ms] When AMD's node interleave feature is not being used improves performance. Doing this while memory is enabled, the BIOS will force DRAM scrub-off.
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... values can cause the system to [Enabled], the palette snooping feature informs the PCI devices that the latter can function correctly. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS A8V-MX 2-29 Plug And Play O/S PCI Latency Timer Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA Palette Snooping [No] [64] [Yes] [Disabled] IRQ-3 assigned to IRQ-4 assigned to IRQ... 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for an IRQ.
... values can cause the system to [Enabled], the palette snooping feature informs the PCI devices that the latter can function correctly. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS A8V-MX 2-29 Plug And Play O/S PCI Latency Timer Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA Palette Snooping [No] [64] [Yes] [Disabled] IRQ-3 assigned to IRQ-4 assigned to IRQ... 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for an IRQ.