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... you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in 1 FD/ATA cable 1 x SATA power cable 1 x SATA signal cable I/O shield Application CDs ASUS motherboard support CD Documentation User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! 1.1 Welcome! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® A8V-XE motherboard...
... you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in 1 FD/ATA cable 1 x SATA power cable 1 x SATA signal cable I/O shield Application CDs ASUS motherboard support CD Documentation User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! 1.1 Welcome! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® A8V-XE motherboard...
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.... ADI SoundMAX High-Definition audio The onboard 6-channel AD1986A High Definition audio CODEC enables high-quality audio which automatically detects and identifies what type of peripherals are based on the task the CPU performs. Dual Channel DDR memory support Employing the Double Data Rate (DDR) memory technology, the motherboard supports up to 4GB of inappropriate connection. It also notifies the user of system memory using DDR400/333...
.... ADI SoundMAX High-Definition audio The onboard 6-channel AD1986A High Definition audio CODEC enables high-quality audio which automatically detects and identifies what type of peripherals are based on the task the CPU performs. Dual Channel DDR memory support Employing the Double Data Rate (DDR) memory technology, the motherboard supports up to 4GB of inappropriate connection. It also notifies the user of system memory using DDR400/333...
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... -point serial interconnections between devices and allows higher clockspeeds by carrying data in case the system hangs due to buy a replacement ROM chip. See page 2-8 for details. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. USB 2.0 is software compatible with existing PCI specifications. PCI Express features point-to overclocking, C.P.R. eliminates the need to use a DOS-based utility or boot from the support CD in case when the BIOS codes and data...
... -point serial interconnections between devices and allows higher clockspeeds by carrying data in case the system hangs due to buy a replacement ROM chip. See page 2-8 for details. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. USB 2.0 is software compatible with existing PCI specifications. PCI Express features point-to overclocking, C.P.R. eliminates the need to use a DOS-based utility or boot from the support CD in case when the BIOS codes and data...
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... sockets using windows XP 32-bit operating system. • Always install DIMMs with two Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. This limitation applies only to the DDR400 Qualified Vendors List on page 1-14 for details. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction The following figure illustrates the location of the sockets: 104 Pins DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 80 Pins A8V-XE R A8V-XE...
... sockets using windows XP 32-bit operating system. • Always install DIMMs with two Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. This limitation applies only to the DDR400 Qualified Vendors List on page 1-14 for details. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction The following figure illustrates the location of the sockets: 104 Pins DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 80 Pins A8V-XE R A8V-XE...
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... and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Failure to do so may cause you may need to the tables on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that they support. Refer to install expansion cards. Align the card connector with the screw you intend to the chassis with the slot and...
... and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Failure to do so may cause you may need to the tables on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that they support. Refer to install expansion cards. Align the card connector with the screw you intend to the chassis with the slot and...
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... (Default) +5VSB • The USB device wake-up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in sleep mode. 3. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you to wake up the computer when you wish to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up . • The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. The USBPW1 jumper is for each USB port; Set...
... (Default) +5VSB • The USB device wake-up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in sleep mode. 3. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you to wake up the computer when you wish to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up . • The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. The USBPW1 jumper is for each USB port; Set...
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...;le and the Award BIOS Flash Utility. 5. Download the latest BIOS file from the Software folder of the support CD to avoid loading the wrong BIOS file. 2. Save only the updated BIOS file in DOS mode using this utility. 1. At the prompt, type awdflash then press AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.01 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved . d. ASUS A8V-XE 2-3 Copy the AwardBIOS Flash Utility (awdflash...
...;le and the Award BIOS Flash Utility. 5. Download the latest BIOS file from the Software folder of the support CD to avoid loading the wrong BIOS file. 2. Save only the updated BIOS file in DOS mode using this utility. 1. At the prompt, type awdflash then press AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.01 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved . d. ASUS A8V-XE 2-3 Copy the AwardBIOS Flash Utility (awdflash...
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... the support CD in Windows® environment. The ASUS Update utility is available in the support CD that allows you to your system. ASUS A8V-XE 2-9 This utility is copied to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the optical drive. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). See page 3-4 for the Utilities screen menu. 3. 2.1.6 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. The Drivers menu...
... the support CD in Windows® environment. The ASUS Update utility is available in the support CD that allows you to your system. ASUS A8V-XE 2-9 This utility is copied to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the optical drive. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). See page 3-4 for the Utilities screen menu. 3. 2.1.6 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. The Drivers menu...
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2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Exit System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A: Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave Secondary IDE Master Secondary IDE Slave HDD SMART Monitoring 15 : 30 : 36 Wed, Nov 5 2004 [1.44M, 3.5 in.] [ST321122A] [ASUS CDS520/A] [None] [None] [Disabled] Select Menu Item Specific Help Press [Enter] to enter next page for detail hard drive settings Installed Memory Usable Memory 256MB 255MB F1:Help ESC: Exit...
2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Exit System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A: Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave Secondary IDE Master Secondary IDE Slave HDD SMART Monitoring 15 : 30 : 36 Wed, Nov 5 2004 [1.44M, 3.5 in.] [ST321122A] [ASUS CDS520/A] [None] [None] [Disabled] Select Menu Item Specific Help Press [Enter] to enter next page for detail hard drive settings Installed Memory Usable Memory 256MB 255MB F1:Help ESC: Exit...
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Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Exit System Time System Date 15 : 30 : 36 Wed, Nov 5 2004 Legacy Diskette A: [1.44M, 3.5 in.] Primary IDE Master Legacy Disket[tSeT3A2:1122A] HPSSDreeDiccmooSannMrddAyaaRrrTIyyDMEIIoDDnSEEiltaMSovalresaitvneegrD712i2..s048aK48bMMl,,e,d333...555 iiinnn[[[[...DANNiSoosUnn....aSee....b]]....lC....eD....dS]5[[[[20]]]]/A] Installed Memory Usable Memory 256MB 256MB Select Menu Item Specific Help Specifies the capacity and physical size of the selected item...
Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Exit System Time System Date 15 : 30 : 36 Wed, Nov 5 2004 Legacy Diskette A: [1.44M, 3.5 in.] Primary IDE Master Legacy Disket[tSeT3A2:1122A] HPSSDreeDiccmooSannMrddAyaaRrrTIyyDMEIIoDDnSEEiltaMSovalresaitvneegrD712i2..s048aK48bMMl,,e,d333...555 iiinnn[[[[...DANNiSoosUnn....aSee....b]]....lC....eD....dS]5[[[[20]]]]/A] Installed Memory Usable Memory 256MB 256MB Select Menu Item Specific Help Specifies the capacity and physical size of the selected item...
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... options: [CHS] [LBA] [Large] [Auto] Before attempting to configure a hard disk drive, make sure you set the IDE Primary Master/Slave to recognize the installed hard disk. ASUS A8V-XE 2-17 2.3.4 Primary and Secondary IDE Master/Slave While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of an IDE hard disk drive. Select a device item then press to select F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →←: Select Menu -/+: Change...
... options: [CHS] [LBA] [Large] [Auto] Before attempting to configure a hard disk drive, make sure you set the IDE Primary Master/Slave to recognize the installed hard disk. ASUS A8V-XE 2-17 2.3.4 Primary and Secondary IDE Master/Slave While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of an IDE hard disk drive. Select a device item then press to select F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →←: Select Menu -/+: Change...
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... system to CPU x PCIClock CPU clock [Auto] [Enable] 100MHz [Enable] 33.0 MHz [200MHz] Item Specific Help ASUS A8V-XE 2-19 to adjust frequency Frequency Configuration The items in this sub-menu show the frequency information auto-detected by the BIOS. Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Exit JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset PCIPnP Onboard Device Configuration USB Configuration Select Menu Item Specific Help Press Enter to Set F1...
... system to CPU x PCIClock CPU clock [Auto] [Enable] 100MHz [Enable] 33.0 MHz [200MHz] Item Specific Help ASUS A8V-XE 2-19 to adjust frequency Frequency Configuration The items in this sub-menu show the frequency information auto-detected by the BIOS. Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Exit JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset PCIPnP Onboard Device Configuration USB Configuration Select Menu Item Specific Help Press Enter to Set F1...
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... timing mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] Memclock index value (Mhz) Shows the memory clock index value. Min RAS# active time (Tras) Shows the minimum RAS# active time. This item is not configurable. F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →←: Select Menu -/+: Change Value Enter: Select Sub-menu F5: Setup Defaults F10: Save and Exit Current DRAM Frequency...
... timing mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] Memclock index value (Mhz) Shows the memory clock index value. Min RAS# active time (Tras) Shows the minimum RAS# active time. This item is not configurable. F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →←: Select Menu -/+: Change Value Enter: Select Sub-menu F5: Setup Defaults F10: Save and Exit Current DRAM Frequency...
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...-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Onboard Device Configuration SATA Controller SATA Controller Mode HDA Controller Onboard LAN Onboard LAN Boot ROM Serial Port1 Address Parallel Port Address Parallel Port Mode x ECP MOde Use DMA Game Port Address Midi Port Address Midi Port IRQ [Enabled] [RAID] [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [378/IRQ7] [SPP] 3 [201] [330] [10] Select Menu Item Specific Help F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →←: Select Menu -/+: Change Value Enter: Select Sub-menu F5: Setup Defaults F10: Save and Exit SATA Controller [Enabled...
...-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Onboard Device Configuration SATA Controller SATA Controller Mode HDA Controller Onboard LAN Onboard LAN Boot ROM Serial Port1 Address Parallel Port Address Parallel Port Mode x ECP MOde Use DMA Game Port Address Midi Port Address Midi Port IRQ [Enabled] [RAID] [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [378/IRQ7] [SPP] 3 [201] [330] [10] Select Menu Item Specific Help F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →←: Select Menu -/+: Change Value Enter: Select Sub-menu F5: Setup Defaults F10: Save and Exit SATA Controller [Enabled...
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... press to enable or disable the USB controller. Configuration options: [SPP] [EPP] [ECP] [ECP+EPP] ECP Mode Use DMA Shows the ECP Mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [330] [300] Midi Port IRQ [10] Allows you to set the Game Port Address. Advanced Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility USB Configuration USB Controller USB 2.0 Controller USB Legacy support [Enabled] [Enabled] [Auto] Select Menu Item Specific Help USB Controller [Enabled] Allows you to display the configuration options. Game Port Address...
... press to enable or disable the USB controller. Configuration options: [SPP] [EPP] [ECP] [ECP+EPP] ECP Mode Use DMA Shows the ECP Mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [330] [300] Midi Port IRQ [10] Allows you to set the Game Port Address. Advanced Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility USB Configuration USB Controller USB 2.0 Controller USB Legacy support [Enabled] [Enabled] [Auto] Select Menu Item Specific Help USB Controller [Enabled] Allows you to display the configuration options. Game Port Address...
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... suspend. Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Exit ACPI Suspend Type ACPI APIC support APM Configuration Hardware Monitor [S1&S3] [Enabled] Select Menu Item Specific Help F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →←: Select Menu -/+: Change Value Enter: Select Sub-menu F5: Setup Defaults F10: Save and Exit 2.5.1 ACPI Suspend Type [S1&S3] Allows you to enable or disable support for USB devices on legacy operating systems (OS). USB Legacy Support [Auto] Allows...
... suspend. Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Exit ACPI Suspend Type ACPI APIC support APM Configuration Hardware Monitor [S1&S3] [Enabled] Select Menu Item Specific Help F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →←: Select Menu -/+: Change Value Enter: Select Sub-menu F5: Setup Defaults F10: Save and Exit 2.5.1 ACPI Suspend Type [S1&S3] Allows you to enable or disable support for USB devices on legacy operating systems (OS). USB Legacy Support [Auto] Allows...
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... off state after an AC power loss. Configuration options: [Power Off] [Power On] [Last State] PWR Button < 4 secs [Instant-Off] Allows you to enable or disable RTC to generate a wake event. Select an item then press to display the configuration options. Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Power Vcore Voltage 3.3V Voltage 5V Voltage 12V Voltage Hardware Monitor [ 1.64V] [ 3.24V] [ 5.21V] [ 11.71V] CPU Temperature M/B Temperature CPU Fan speed Chassis Fan speed 57ºC 35º...
... off state after an AC power loss. Configuration options: [Power Off] [Power On] [Last State] PWR Button < 4 secs [Instant-Off] Allows you to enable or disable RTC to generate a wake event. Select an item then press to display the configuration options. Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Power Vcore Voltage 3.3V Voltage 5V Voltage 12V Voltage Hardware Monitor [ 1.64V] [ 3.24V] [ 5.21V] [ 11.71V] CPU Temperature M/B Temperature CPU Fan speed Chassis Fan speed 57ºC 35º...
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... motherboard, the field shows 0. These items are not user-configurable CPU Fan Speed Chassis Fan Speed The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the Chassis, CPU, and Power fan speeds in rotations per minute (RPM). Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Exit Boot Device Priority Removable Drives Hard Disk Drives Boot Settings Configuration Security Select Menu Item Specific Help Select Boot Device Priority F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →←: Select Menu -/+: Change Value Enter...
... motherboard, the field shows 0. These items are not user-configurable CPU Fan Speed Chassis Fan Speed The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the Chassis, CPU, and Power fan speeds in rotations per minute (RPM). Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Exit Boot Device Priority Removable Drives Hard Disk Drives Boot Settings Configuration Security Select Menu Item Specific Help Select Boot Device Priority F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →←: Select Menu -/+: Change Value Enter...
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... Drives 1. Bootable Add-in the system. Floppy Disks Select Menu Item Specific Help 1. 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Power Boot Device Priority 1st Boot Device 2nd Boot Device 3rd Boot Device 4th Boot Device [Removable] [Hard Disk] [CDROM [Disabled] Select Menu Item Specific Help Select your boot device priority 1st ~ xxth Boot Device [Removable] These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices. USB Flash Drive Allows you to select a removable drive attached to the system. ASUS A8V-XE...
... Drives 1. Bootable Add-in the system. Floppy Disks Select Menu Item Specific Help 1. 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Power Boot Device Priority 1st Boot Device 2nd Boot Device 3rd Boot Device 4th Boot Device [Removable] [Hard Disk] [CDROM [Disabled] Select Menu Item Specific Help Select your boot device priority 1st ~ xxth Boot Device [Removable] These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices. USB Flash Drive Allows you to select a removable drive attached to the system. ASUS A8V-XE...
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... to run the CD. 3-2 Chapter 3: Software support The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. 3.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 2000/2003 Server/XP/64-bit XP operating systems (OS).
... to run the CD. 3-2 Chapter 3: Software support The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. 3.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 2000/2003 Server/XP/64-bit XP operating systems (OS).