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... Resume 2-30 2.5.3 ACPI 2.0 Support 2-30 2.5.4 ACPI APIC Support 2-30 2.5.5 APM Configuration 2-31 2.5.6 Hardware Monitor 2-33 2.6 Boot menu 2-35 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority 2-35 2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration 2-36 2.6.3 Security 2-37 2.7 Exit menu 2-39 Chapter 3: Software support 3.1 Installing an operating system 3-2 3.2 Support CD information 3-2 3.2.1 Running the support CD 3-2 3.2.2 Drivers menu 3-3 3.2.3 Utilities menu 3-4 3.2.4 Make Disk menu 3-5 3.2.5 ASUS Contact information 3-6 3.2.6 Other...
... Resume 2-30 2.5.3 ACPI 2.0 Support 2-30 2.5.4 ACPI APIC Support 2-30 2.5.5 APM Configuration 2-31 2.5.6 Hardware Monitor 2-33 2.6 Boot menu 2-35 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority 2-35 2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration 2-36 2.6.3 Security 2-37 2.7 Exit menu 2-39 Chapter 3: Software support 3.1 Installing an operating system 3-2 3.2 Support CD information 3-2 3.2.1 Running the support CD 3-2 3.2.2 Drivers menu 3-3 3.2.3 Utilities menu 3-4 3.2.4 Make Disk menu 3-5 3.2.5 ASUS Contact information 3-6 3.2.6 Other...
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A8V-MX specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion slots Graphics Storage Audio...MHz DDR memory modules 1 x PCI Express™ x1 slot 1 x AGP 8X slot 2 x PCI slots Integrated in the Northbridge VT8251 Southbridge supports: - 2 x UltraDMA 133/100/66/33 IDE slots - 4 x Serial ATA I/Serial ATA II hard disk drives with RAID 0, RAID ...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 ...
A8V-MX specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion slots Graphics Storage Audio...MHz DDR memory modules 1 x PCI Express™ x1 slot 1 x AGP 8X slot 2 x PCI slots Integrated in the Northbridge VT8251 Southbridge supports: - 2 x UltraDMA 133/100/66/33 IDE slots - 4 x Serial ATA I/Serial ATA II hard disk drives with RAID 0, RAID ...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 ...
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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 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 6-channel audio ports 1 x Floppy disk drive ... 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 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 6-channel audio ports 1 x Floppy disk drive ... 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.
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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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...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 ASUS quality motherboards! Thank you start ... technology The motherboard comes with a 939-pin surface mount, Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket that supports AMD Athlon™ 64/Athlon™ 64FX/Athlon™ 64 X2/AMD Sempron™ 64 processors. 1.1 Welcome!
...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 ASUS quality motherboards! Thank you start ... technology The motherboard comes with a 939-pin surface mount, Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket that supports AMD Athlon™ 64/Athlon™ 64FX/Athlon™ 64 X2/AMD Sempron™ 64 processors. 1.1 Welcome!
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...II specification provides twice the bandwidth of the current Serial ATA products with USB 1.1. S/PDIF digital sound ready The motherboard supports the S/PDIF Out function through the Serial ATA interfaces and the VIA VT8251 Southbridge. USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the...27 for details. AGP 8X support The AGP 8X (AGP 3.0) VGA interface specification enables enhanced graphics performance with digital connectivity to -point serial interconnections between devices and allows higher clockspeeds by carrying data in packets. See page 1-18 for details. ASUS A8V-MX 1-3
...II specification provides twice the bandwidth of the current Serial ATA products with USB 1.1. S/PDIF digital sound ready The motherboard supports the S/PDIF Out function through the Serial ATA interfaces and the VIA VT8251 Southbridge. USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the...27 for details. AGP 8X support The AGP 8X (AGP 3.0) VGA interface specification enables enhanced graphics performance with digital connectivity to -point serial interconnections between devices and allows higher clockspeeds by carrying data in packets. See page 1-18 for details. ASUS A8V-MX 1-3
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..., 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 allows you to use a DOS-based utility or boot from the support CD in case the system hangs due to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation.... ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system....
..., 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 allows you to use a DOS-based utility or boot from the support CD in case the system hangs due to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation.... ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system....
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...optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. • Due to chipset limitation, this motherboard does not support DIMM modules with less than the recommended configurations may install 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB, and 1 GB unbuffered ECC/ non-ECC...Installing DDR DIMMs other than or equal to 128 Mb memory chips. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction 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. DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview ...
...optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. • Due to chipset limitation, this motherboard does not support DIMM modules with less than the recommended configurations may install 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB, and 1 GB unbuffered ECC/ non-ECC...Installing DDR DIMMs other than or equal to 128 Mb memory chips. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction 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. DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview ...
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...ECC) - • V58C2256804SAT5(ECC) - DS 512 MB KINGSTON KVR400X64C3A/512 - Populated Populated DDR400 Qualified Vendors List DIMM support Size Vendor Model Brand Side(s) 256 MB KINGSTON KVR400X72C3A/256 Mosel SS 512 MB KINGSTON KVR400X72C3A/512 Mosel DS 512 MB ...8226; HYB25D512800CE-5C 3 •• HYB25D512800CE-5B 3 •• W942508BH-5 2 •• (Continued on the next page) ASUS A8V-MX 1-11 DS 256 MB KINGSTON KVR400X64C3A/256 - SS 512 MB KINGSTON KVR400X64C3A/512 - Recommended memory configurations Single-core CPU Mode Single-channel Dual...
...ECC) - • V58C2256804SAT5(ECC) - DS 512 MB KINGSTON KVR400X64C3A/512 - Populated Populated DDR400 Qualified Vendors List DIMM support Size Vendor Model Brand Side(s) 256 MB KINGSTON KVR400X72C3A/256 Mosel SS 512 MB KINGSTON KVR400X72C3A/512 Mosel DS 512 MB ...8226; HYB25D512800CE-5C 3 •• HYB25D512800CE-5B 3 •• W942508BH-5 2 •• (Continued on the next page) ASUS A8V-MX 1-11 DS 256 MB KINGSTON KVR400X64C3A/256 - SS 512 MB KINGSTON KVR400X64C3A/512 - Recommended memory configurations Single-core CPU Mode Single-channel Dual...
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...-D43 - DS 256 MB CENTURY DXV6S8EL5B/HP - DD2508AMTA - HY5DU56822DT-D43 - SS 512 MB KINGMAX MPXC22D-38KT3R - DS 1024 MB NANYA NT1GD64S8HB0G-5T - K4H560838E-TCCC - DIMM support Size Vendor Model Brand Side(s) 512 MB CORSAIR CMX512-3200C2 Winbond DS 512 MB CORSAIR VS512MB400 VALUE seLecT DS 1024 MB CORSAIR TWINX2048-3200C2 - DS...
...-D43 - DS 256 MB CENTURY DXV6S8EL5B/HP - DD2508AMTA - HY5DU56822DT-D43 - SS 512 MB KINGMAX MPXC22D-38KT3R - DS 1024 MB NANYA NT1GD64S8HB0G-5T - K4H560838E-TCCC - DIMM support Size Vendor Model Brand Side(s) 512 MB CORSAIR CMX512-3200C2 Winbond DS 512 MB CORSAIR VS512MB400 VALUE seLecT DS 1024 MB CORSAIR TWINX2048-3200C2 - DS...
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... Single Sided D S - Double Sided C L - Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest Qualified Vendors List. GD3200-512DC - Legend: S S - ASUS A8V-MX 1-13 Size Vendor 256 MB CENTURY 512 MB CENTURY 256 MB elixir ... 256 MB GEIL 256 MB crucial 512 MB crucial 256 MB Novax 512 MB Novax 256 MB Aeneon 256 MB V-DATA Model Brand DXV6S8MC5B - DXV2S8MC5B - B - supports one pair of modules inserted into either slot, in a Single-channel memory configuration. GLX2563200UP - SS C2S56D30TP-5 DS C2S56D30TP-5 SS AED83T500 SS VDD9616A8A-5C CL A B - - 3 3...
... Single Sided D S - Double Sided C L - Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest Qualified Vendors List. GD3200-512DC - Legend: S S - ASUS A8V-MX 1-13 Size Vendor 256 MB CENTURY 512 MB CENTURY 256 MB elixir ... 256 MB GEIL 256 MB crucial 512 MB crucial 256 MB Novax 512 MB Novax 256 MB Aeneon 256 MB V-DATA Model Brand DXV6S8MC5B - DXV2S8MC5B - B - supports one pair of modules inserted into either slot, in a Single-channel memory configuration. GLX2563200UP - SS C2S56D30TP-5 DS C2S56D30TP-5 SS AED83T500 SS VDD9616A8A-5C CL A B - - 3 3...
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... and the components. 1. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to unlock the DIMM. 1 1 DDR DIMM notch Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 2. DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in only one direction.
... and the components. 1. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to unlock the DIMM. 1 1 DDR DIMM notch Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 2. DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in only one direction.
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...the slot. 5. Align the card connector with the screw you intend to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. ASUS A8V-MX 1-15 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion... the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the next page. 3. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Refer to the card. Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion ...
...the slot. 5. Align the card connector with the screw you intend to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. ASUS A8V-MX 1-15 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion... the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the next page. 3. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Refer to the card. Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion ...
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IRQ assignments for ISA or PCI devices. shared - - -- - - - shared - - - - - - shared - - - - - - shared - - - - - When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments; Standard interrupt assignments IRQ Priority 0 1 1 2 2 - 3 11 4 12 5 13 6 14 7 15 8 3 9 4 10 5 11 6 12 7 13 8 ...
IRQ assignments for ISA or PCI devices. shared - - -- - - - shared - - - - - - shared - - - - - - shared - - - - - When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments; Standard interrupt assignments IRQ Priority 0 1 1 2 2 - 3 11 4 12 5 13 6 14 7 15 8 3 9 4 10 5 11 6 12 7 13 8 ...
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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. 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.
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This motherboardboard does not support +3.3V AGP cards. 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 Install only +0.8V or +1.5V AGP 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 physical injury and damage the motherboard. ® A8V-MX Keyed for one with +0.8V or +1.5V specification.
This motherboardboard does not support +3.3V AGP cards. 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 Install only +0.8V or +1.5V AGP 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 physical injury and damage the motherboard. ® A8V-MX Keyed for one with +0.8V or +1.5V specification.
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... purchased separately. ® A8V-MX SPDIF A8V-MX Digital audio connector ASUS A8V-MX +5V SPDIFOUT GND 1-27 CPU_FAN GND +12V Rotation ® A8V-MX CHA_FAN Rotation +12V GND A8V-MX Fan connectors 6 . Do not forget to connect the fan cables to a slot opening at +12V. CPU and Chassis fan connectors (3-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans of...
... purchased separately. ® A8V-MX SPDIF A8V-MX Digital audio connector ASUS A8V-MX +5V SPDIFOUT GND 1-27 CPU_FAN GND +12V Rotation ® A8V-MX CHA_FAN Rotation +12V GND A8V-MX Fan connectors 6 . Do not forget to connect the fan cables to a slot opening at +12V. CPU and Chassis fan connectors (3-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans of...
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... with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. AUX (White) CD (Black) Left Audio Channel Ground Ground Right Audio Channel Left Audio Channel Ground Ground Right Audio Channel ® A8V-MX A8V-MX Internal audio connectors 1-28 Chapter... 1: Product introduction 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+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ ...
... with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. AUX (White) CD (Black) Left Audio Channel Ground Ground Right Audio Channel Left Audio Channel Ground Ground Right Audio Channel ® A8V-MX A8V-MX Internal audio connectors 1-28 Chapter... 1: Product introduction 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+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ ...
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10. Doing so will damage the motherboard. 1-30 Chapter 1: Product introduction AGND +5VA BLINE_OUT_R BLINE_OUT_L ® A8V-MX AC `97 audio pin definition FP_AUDIO A8V-MX Front audio connector MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L Do not plug HD Audio cables into this connector. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin FP_AUDIO) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector. Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that supports AC '97 audio standard.
10. Doing so will damage the motherboard. 1-30 Chapter 1: Product introduction AGND +5VA BLINE_OUT_R BLINE_OUT_L ® A8V-MX AC `97 audio pin definition FP_AUDIO A8V-MX Front audio connector MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L Do not plug HD Audio cables into this connector. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin FP_AUDIO) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector. Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that supports AC '97 audio standard.
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System panel connector (20-1 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. PWR Ground Reset Ground A8V-MX System panel connector IDE_LED RESET PWRSW * Requires an ATX power supply. The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is read from ...when you to the connector description below for details. • System power LED (Green 3-pin PLED) This 3-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. ASUS A8V-MX 1-31 Refer to hear system beeps and warnings. • Power/Soft-off the system power. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while...
System panel connector (20-1 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. PWR Ground Reset Ground A8V-MX System panel connector IDE_LED RESET PWRSW * Requires an ATX power supply. The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is read from ...when you to the connector description below for details. • System power LED (Green 3-pin PLED) This 3-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. ASUS A8V-MX 1-31 Refer to hear system beeps and warnings. • Power/Soft-off the system power. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while...