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...service will not be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE,...may or may be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). No part of their respective companies, and are used only for backup purposes, without intent to the owners' benefit, without the express ...
...service will not be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE,...may or may be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). No part of their respective companies, and are used only for backup purposes, without intent to the owners' benefit, without the express ...
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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 ...
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 ...
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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... 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, and 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... 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, and 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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x 8.6 in . A8V-MX specifications summary Rear panel Internal connectors Power Requirement Form Factor Manageability Support CD contents 1 x Parallel port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x Serial port (COM) 1 x PS/2 ... 12 V plugs) ATX 12 V 2.0 compliant mATX: 9.6 in . (24.5cm x 21.8cm) WOR by Ring, WOL/WOR by PME, WO USB, WO KB/MS Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Live Update utility Anti-virus software (OEM version) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. ix
x 8.6 in . A8V-MX specifications summary Rear panel Internal connectors Power Requirement Form Factor Manageability Support CD contents 1 x Parallel port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x Serial port (COM) 1 x PS/2 ... 12 V plugs) ATX 12 V 2.0 compliant mATX: 9.6 in . (24.5cm x 21.8cm) WOR by Ring, WOL/WOR by PME, WO USB, WO KB/MS Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Live Update utility Anti-virus software (OEM version) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. ix
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... your computer into a high-end entertainment system with high bandwidth speeds up to 2.12 GB/s. ASUS A8V-MX 1-3 AGP 8X support The AGP 8X (AGP 3.0) VGA interface specification enables enhanced graphics performance with digital connectivity to powerful audio and speaker systems. See page 1-27 ...fully supports PCI Express, the latest I and 300 MB/s for details. This high speed interface is backward compatible with existing PCI specifications. See page 1-17 for SATA II. Serial ATA technology The motherboard supports the Serial ATA technology through the S/PDIF interfaces on ...
... your computer into a high-end entertainment system with high bandwidth speeds up to 2.12 GB/s. ASUS A8V-MX 1-3 AGP 8X support The AGP 8X (AGP 3.0) VGA interface specification enables enhanced graphics performance with digital connectivity to powerful audio and speaker systems. See page 1-27 ...fully supports PCI Express, the latest I and 300 MB/s for details. This high speed interface is backward compatible with existing PCI specifications. See page 1-17 for SATA II. Serial ATA technology The motherboard supports the Serial ATA technology through the S/PDIF interfaces on ...
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...; 64 X2/AMD Athlon™ 64FX/ AMD Athlon™ 64/AMD Sempron™ processor. This mark should match a specific corner on the CPU. 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...
...; 64 X2/AMD Athlon™ 64FX/ AMD Athlon™ 64/AMD Sempron™ processor. This mark should match a specific corner on the CPU. 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...
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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. ASUS A8V-MX 1-17 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. 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. ASUS A8V-MX 1-17 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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When you buy an AGP card, make sure that supports AGP 8X (+0.8V) and AGP 4X (+1.5V) cards. Failure to do so can cause you ask for 1.5v A8V-MX Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. This motherboardboard does not support +3.3V AGP cards. Install only +0.8V or +1.5V AGP cards. 1.8.5 AGP 8X slot This motherboard has an Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot that you physical injury and damage the motherboard. ® A8V-MX Keyed for one with +0.8V or +1.5V specification.
When you buy an AGP card, make sure that supports AGP 8X (+0.8V) and AGP 4X (+1.5V) cards. Failure to do so can cause you ask for 1.5v A8V-MX Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. This motherboardboard does not support +3.3V AGP cards. Install only +0.8V or +1.5V AGP cards. 1.8.5 AGP 8X slot This motherboard has an Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot that you physical injury and damage the motherboard. ® A8V-MX Keyed for one with +0.8V or +1.5V specification.
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...Right Audio Channel ® A8V-MX A8V-MX Internal audio connectors 1-28 Chapter 1: Product introduction Connect the USB/GAME module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to 480 Mbps connection speed. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to a... slot opening at the back of the system chassis. USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC ® A8V-MX USB56 1 A8V-MX USB 2.0 connectors USB78 1 USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB...
...Right Audio Channel ® A8V-MX A8V-MX Internal audio connectors 1-28 Chapter 1: Product introduction Connect the USB/GAME module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to 480 Mbps connection speed. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to a... slot opening at the back of the system chassis. USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC ® A8V-MX USB56 1 A8V-MX USB 2.0 connectors USB78 1 USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB...
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...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 This PSU type has 24-pin and 4-pin power plugs. • If you intend to use a PSU with a higher power rating if you intend... a minimum of 300 W. The system may become unstable or may not boot up . • We recommend that you use an ATX 12 V Specification 2.0-compliant power supply unit (PSU) with more power-consuming devices. The plugs from the power supply are for an ATX power supply. otherwise, the ...
...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 This PSU type has 24-pin and 4-pin power plugs. • If you intend to use a PSU with a higher power rating if you intend... a minimum of 300 W. The system may become unstable or may not boot up . • We recommend that you use an ATX 12 V Specification 2.0-compliant power supply unit (PSU) with more power-consuming devices. The plugs from the power supply are for an ATX power supply. otherwise, the ...
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.... Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display the other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar displays the specific items for that do not fit on the right side of the field opposite the item. You cannot select an item that item. 2.2.8 Scroll bar... menu screen is user-configurable, you can change the value of a field, select it then press to display a list of the selected item. Scroll bar ASUS A8V-MX 2-13 Plug And Play O/S PCI Latency Timer Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA Palette Snooping PCI IDE BusMaster [No] [64] [Yes] [Disabled] [Enabled] Pop-up ...
.... Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display the other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar displays the specific items for that do not fit on the right side of the field opposite the item. You cannot select an item that item. 2.2.8 Scroll bar... menu screen is user-configurable, you can change the value of a field, select it then press to display a list of the selected item. Scroll bar ASUS A8V-MX 2-13 Plug And Play O/S PCI Latency Timer Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA Palette Snooping PCI IDE BusMaster [No] [64] [Yes] [Disabled] [Enabled] Pop-up ...
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... dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and SMART monitoring). These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS A8V-MX 2-15 Setting to display the IDE device information. Setting to the system. There is installed in the system. Select ARMD (ATAPI...
... dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and SMART monitoring). These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS A8V-MX 2-15 Setting to display the IDE device information. Setting to the system. There is installed in the system. Select ARMD (ATAPI...
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...] 32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.3.5 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. 2-16 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Auto] [SWDMA0] [SWDMA1...
...] 32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.3.5 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. 2-16 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Auto] [SWDMA0] [SWDMA1...
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... more tables for use of PCI/PnP devices. IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device] When set to [PCI Device], the specific IRQ is free for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 2.0 specifications. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] 2.5.3 ACPI 2.0 Support [No] Allows you to select the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) state to...
... more tables for use of PCI/PnP devices. IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device] When set to [PCI Device], the specific IRQ is free for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 2.0 specifications. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] 2.5.3 ACPI 2.0 Support [No] Allows you to select the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) state to...
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... feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. When this parameter allows you to use any key or a specific key on the keyboard to turn on the system. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead.... Configuration options: [Any Key] [Specific Key] Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this item is set to Enabled, the items RTC Alarm Date, RTC Alarm Hour...
... feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. When this parameter allows you to use any key or a specific key on the keyboard to turn on the system. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead.... Configuration options: [Any Key] [Specific Key] Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this item is set to Enabled, the items RTC Alarm Date, RTC Alarm Hour...
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You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide. 3.2.6 Other information The icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the motherboard. 3-6 Chapter 3: Software support Motherboard Info Displays the general specifications of the support CD. Click an icon to display the ASUS contact information. 3.2.5 ASUS Contact information Click the C o n t a c t tab to display the specified information.
You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide. 3.2.6 Other information The icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the motherboard. 3-6 Chapter 3: Software support Motherboard Info Displays the general specifications of the support CD. Click an icon to display the ASUS contact information. 3.2.5 ASUS Contact information Click the C o n t a c t tab to display the specified information.