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... this guide viii Typography viii K8S-MX specifications summary ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Special features 1-3 1.3.1 Product Highlights 1-3 1.3.2 Unique 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 1.6.1 Overview 1-8 1.6.2 Installing the CPU 1-9 1.7 System memory 1-10 1.7.1 DIMM sockets location 1-10 1.7.2 Memory configurations 1-10 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM 1-13...
... this guide viii Typography viii K8S-MX specifications summary ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Special features 1-3 1.3.1 Product Highlights 1-3 1.3.2 Unique 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 1.6.1 Overview 1-8 1.6.2 Installing the CPU 1-9 1.7 System memory 1-10 1.7.1 DIMM sockets location 1-10 1.7.2 Memory configurations 1-10 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM 1-13...
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...1 x VGA port 1 x RJ-45 port Line In/Line Out/Microphone ports (continued on the next page) ix K8S-MX specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion slots Storage Audio LAN USB Overclocking Features Special features Back panel I/O Socket 754 that enables simultaneous 32-bit and 64...PHY Maximum of eight (8) USB 2.0 ports Memory voltage adjustable SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) from 200 MHz up to 250 MHz at 1 MHz increment Adjustable FSB/DDR ratio ASUS JumperFree ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS EZ Flash ASUS CrashFree BIOS2 ASUS MyLogo™ AMD Cool 'n' Quiet! ...
...1 x VGA port 1 x RJ-45 port Line In/Line Out/Microphone ports (continued on the next page) ix K8S-MX specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion slots Storage Audio LAN USB Overclocking Features Special features Back panel I/O Socket 754 that enables simultaneous 32-bit and 64...PHY Maximum of eight (8) USB 2.0 ports Memory voltage adjustable SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) from 200 MHz up to 250 MHz at 1 MHz increment Adjustable FSB/DDR ratio ASUS JumperFree ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS EZ Flash ASUS CrashFree BIOS2 ASUS MyLogo™ AMD Cool 'n' Quiet! ...
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The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies making it another standout in the long line of system memory with PC3200/PC2700/PC2100/PC1600 DDR DIMMs, high-resolution graphics via an AGP 8X slot, Serial ATA RAID, USB 2.0, and 6-...of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying the ASUS® K8S-MX motherboard! Supporting up to set a new benchmark for an effective desktop platform solution. Thank you for the following items. ASUS K8S-MX motherboard ASUS motherboard support CD 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cables 2 x Serial ATA ...
The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies making it another standout in the long line of system memory with PC3200/PC2700/PC2100/PC1600 DDR DIMMs, high-resolution graphics via an AGP 8X slot, Serial ATA RAID, USB 2.0, and 6-...of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying the ASUS® K8S-MX motherboard! Supporting up to set a new benchmark for an effective desktop platform solution. Thank you for the following items. ASUS K8S-MX motherboard ASUS motherboard support CD 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cables 2 x Serial ATA ...
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... 1. • For optimum compatibility, obtain memory modules from the same vendors. Important notes • Installing DDR DIMMs other system components. See Qualified Vendors List on page 1-12. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction Use any of the DDR DIMM sockets. ® DIMM1 DIMM2 104 Pins 80 Pins K8S-MX K8S-MX 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets •...
... 1. • For optimum compatibility, obtain memory modules from the same vendors. Important notes • Installing DDR DIMMs other system components. See Qualified Vendors List on page 1-12. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction Use any of the DDR DIMM sockets. ® DIMM1 DIMM2 104 Pins 80 Pins K8S-MX K8S-MX 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets •...
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Table 1 Recommended memory configurations Number of DIMMs DIMM1 1 Single Side 1 - 1 Double Side 1 - 2 Single Side 2 Single Side 2 Double Side 2 Double Side DIMM Slot DIMM2 - Single Side - Double Side Single ...-TCCC K4H560838F-TCCC K4H560838F-TCB3 K4H5608838F-TCB3 W942508CH-5 W942508CH-6 W942508BH-6 W942508CH-5 DD2508AKTA-5C DD2508AMTA K4H560838F-TCCC V58C2256804SAT5B DIMM support AB (Continued on the next page) ASUS K8S-MX motherboard 1-11
Table 1 Recommended memory configurations Number of DIMMs DIMM1 1 Single Side 1 - 1 Double Side 1 - 2 Single Side 2 Single Side 2 Double Side 2 Double Side DIMM Slot DIMM2 - Single Side - Double Side Single ...-TCCC K4H560838F-TCCC K4H560838F-TCB3 K4H5608838F-TCB3 W942508CH-5 W942508CH-6 W942508BH-6 W942508CH-5 DD2508AKTA-5C DD2508AMTA K4H560838F-TCCC V58C2256804SAT5B DIMM support AB (Continued on the next page) ASUS K8S-MX motherboard 1-11
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Single-sided DS - supports one pair of modules inserted into either slot, in a Single-channel memory configuration. Double-sided Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest DDR 400 Qualified Vendor List for this motherboard. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction B - supports one module inserted into both slots. SS - Table 2 ...
Single-sided DS - supports one pair of modules inserted into either slot, in a Single-channel memory configuration. Double-sided Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest DDR 400 Qualified Vendor List for this motherboard. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction B - supports one module inserted into both slots. SS - Table 2 ...
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...cord and turn ON the computer. 4. For system failure due to pins 2-3. Hold down and reboot the system so BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by the onboard button cell battery. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS ... the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the cap back to overclocking. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! ® CLRTC K8S-MX K8S-MX Clear RTC RAM Setting 2 1 Normal (Default) 3 2 Clear CMOS You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to pins 1-2. 3. ...
...cord and turn ON the computer. 4. For system failure due to pins 2-3. Hold down and reboot the system so BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by the onboard button cell battery. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS ... the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the cap back to overclocking. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! ® CLRTC K8S-MX K8S-MX Clear RTC RAM Setting 2 1 Normal (Default) 3 2 Clear CMOS You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to pins 1-2. 3. ...
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... Version : 08.00.08 Build Date : 07/26/04 Processor Type Speed Count : AMD Athlon9tm) 64 Processor 3200+ : 2007MHz : 1 System Memory Size : 992MB AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. ASUS K8S-MX motherboard 2-13 PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [IDE by BIOS] [RAID by BIOS] Disables or...
... Version : 08.00.08 Build Date : 07/26/04 Processor Type Speed Count : AMD Athlon9tm) 64 Processor 3200+ : 2007MHz : 1 System Memory Size : 992MB AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. ASUS K8S-MX motherboard 2-13 PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [IDE by BIOS] [RAID by BIOS] Disables or...
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...developers may enable it for normal operation. ASUS K8S-MX motherboard 2-15 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] MTRR Mapping [Continous] Sets the MTRR mapping method. GART Error Reporting MTRR Mapping Cool N'Quiet Memory Configuration [Disabled] [Continous] [Enabled] ...] [Discrete] Cool N' Quiet [Enabled] Allows you to automatically detect or select from a list the DDR operating voltage. Memory Configuration NorthBridge Chipset Configuration Bank Interleaving Node Interleaving Burst Length Memclock Mode CAS Latency (CL) TRCD TRP TRAS [Disabled] [Disabled...
...developers may enable it for normal operation. ASUS K8S-MX motherboard 2-15 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] MTRR Mapping [Continous] Sets the MTRR mapping method. GART Error Reporting MTRR Mapping Cool N'Quiet Memory Configuration [Disabled] [Continous] [Enabled] ...] [Discrete] Cool N' Quiet [Enabled] Allows you to automatically detect or select from a list the DDR operating voltage. Memory Configuration NorthBridge Chipset Configuration Bank Interleaving Node Interleaving Burst Length Memclock Mode CAS Latency (CL) TRCD TRP TRAS [Disabled] [Disabled...
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... out over BANKS on the same node or across nodes, decreasing access contention. Set by the code using [Auto] or select [Manual] to set the memory clock mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [2 CLK] [3 CLK] [4 CLK] [5 CLK] [6 CLK] TRP [Auto] Sets the TRP. Configuration options: [8 Beats...11 CLK] [12 CLK] [13 CLK] [14 CLK] [15 CLK] 2-16 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup Bank Interleaving [ Disabled] Sets whether to allow memory accesses to be spread out over NODES on the same node or across nodes, decreasing access contention. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] Node Interleaving [Disabled...
... out over BANKS on the same node or across nodes, decreasing access contention. Set by the code using [Auto] or select [Manual] to set the memory clock mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [2 CLK] [3 CLK] [4 CLK] [5 CLK] [6 CLK] TRP [Auto] Sets the TRP. Configuration options: [8 Beats...11 CLK] [12 CLK] [13 CLK] [14 CLK] [15 CLK] 2-16 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup Bank Interleaving [ Disabled] Sets whether to allow memory accesses to be spread out over NODES on the same node or across nodes, decreasing access contention. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] Node Interleaving [Disabled...
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...8X] Sets the AGP 3.0 data ratio. Configuration options: [Disabled] [ 32MB] [ 64MB] [128MB] ASUS K8S-MX motherboard 2-17 Configuration options: [8X] [4X] Share Memory [ 32MB] Disables or sets the shared memory. Configuration options: [32MB] [64MB] [128MB] Graphics Adapter Priority [AGP/Int-VGA] Switches the PCI Bus... AGP Configuration HyperTransport Configuration MPS Configuration AGP Configuration Aperture Size Graphics Adapter Priority AGP Fast Write Select AGP 3.0 Data Ratio Share Memory [64MB] [AGP/Int-VGA] [Disabled] [8X] [ 32MB] Aperture Size [64MB] Allows you to select the size...
...8X] Sets the AGP 3.0 data ratio. Configuration options: [Disabled] [ 32MB] [ 64MB] [128MB] ASUS K8S-MX motherboard 2-17 Configuration options: [8X] [4X] Share Memory [ 32MB] Disables or sets the shared memory. Configuration options: [32MB] [64MB] [128MB] Graphics Adapter Priority [AGP/Int-VGA] Switches the PCI Bus... AGP Configuration HyperTransport Configuration MPS Configuration AGP Configuration Aperture Size Graphics Adapter Priority AGP Fast Write Select AGP 3.0 Data Ratio Share Memory [64MB] [AGP/Int-VGA] [Disabled] [8X] [ 32MB] Aperture Size [64MB] Allows you to select the size...
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...] [No] 2-22 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup 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. YES: Lets the operating system configure Plug and Play (PnP) devices not required for the PCI device latency timer register...
...] [No] 2-22 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup 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. YES: Lets the operating system configure Plug and Play (PnP) devices not required for the PCI device latency timer register...
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... this guide viii Typography viii K8S-MX specifications summary ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Special features 1-3 1.3.1 Product Highlights 1-3 1.3.2 Unique 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 1.6.1 Overview 1-8 1.6.2 Installing the CPU 1-9 1.7 System memory 1-10 1.7.1 DIMM sockets location 1-10 1.7.2 Memory configurations 1-10 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM 1-13...
... this guide viii Typography viii K8S-MX specifications summary ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Special features 1-3 1.3.1 Product Highlights 1-3 1.3.2 Unique 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 1.6.1 Overview 1-8 1.6.2 Installing the CPU 1-9 1.7 System memory 1-10 1.7.1 DIMM sockets location 1-10 1.7.2 Memory configurations 1-10 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM 1-13...
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AMD Sempron™ processor with built-in 1MB L2 cache - K8S-MX specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion slots Storage Audio LAN USB Overclocking Features Special features Back panel I/O Socket 754 that enables simultaneous 32-bit and 64-... 10/100 LAN PHY Maximum of eight (8) USB 2.0 ports Memory voltage adjustable SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) from 200 MHz up to 250 MHz at 1 MHz increment Adjustable FSB/DDR ratio ASUS JumperFree ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS EZ Flash ASUS CrashFree BIOS2 ASUS MyLogo™ AMD Cool 'n' Quiet! AMD Athlon™ 64...
AMD Sempron™ processor with built-in 1MB L2 cache - K8S-MX specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion slots Storage Audio LAN USB Overclocking Features Special features Back panel I/O Socket 754 that enables simultaneous 32-bit and 64-... 10/100 LAN PHY Maximum of eight (8) USB 2.0 ports Memory voltage adjustable SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) from 200 MHz up to 250 MHz at 1 MHz increment Adjustable FSB/DDR ratio ASUS JumperFree ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS EZ Flash ASUS CrashFree BIOS2 ASUS MyLogo™ AMD Cool 'n' Quiet! AMD Athlon™ 64...
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Thank you for an effective desktop platform solution. Supporting up to set a new benchmark for buying the ASUS® K8S-MX motherboard! Before you ahead in your package with PC3200/PC2700/PC2100/PC1600 DDR DIMMs, high-resolution graphics via an AGP 8X slot, ... AMD Athlon™ 64 or AMD Sempron™ processor and the SiS 760GX chipset to 2GB of system memory with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. ASUS K8S-MX motherboard ASUS motherboard support CD 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cables 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x Floppy disk cable...
Thank you for an effective desktop platform solution. Supporting up to set a new benchmark for buying the ASUS® K8S-MX motherboard! Before you ahead in your package with PC3200/PC2700/PC2100/PC1600 DDR DIMMs, high-resolution graphics via an AGP 8X slot, ... AMD Athlon™ 64 or AMD Sempron™ processor and the SiS 760GX chipset to 2GB of system memory with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. ASUS K8S-MX motherboard ASUS motherboard support CD 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cables 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x Floppy disk cable...
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... 1GB DDR DIMMs into the DIMM sockets using the memory configurations in Table 1. • For optimum compatibility, obtain memory modules from the same vendors. Use any of the DDR DIMM sockets. ® DIMM1 DIMM2 104 Pins 80 Pins K8S-MX K8S-MX 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets • Make sure to... install the memory modules first. Important notes • Installing DDR DIMMs other system components. See Qualified Vendors List on page 1-...
... 1GB DDR DIMMs into the DIMM sockets using the memory configurations in Table 1. • For optimum compatibility, obtain memory modules from the same vendors. Use any of the DDR DIMM sockets. ® DIMM1 DIMM2 104 Pins 80 Pins K8S-MX K8S-MX 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets • Make sure to... install the memory modules first. Important notes • Installing DDR DIMMs other system components. See Qualified Vendors List on page 1-...
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Single Side - Table 1 Recommended memory configurations Number of DIMMs DIMM1 1 Single Side 1 - 1 Double Side 1 - 2 Single Side 2 Single Side 2 Double Side 2 Double Side DIMM Slot DIMM2 - Double Side Single Side Double ...-TCCC K4H560838F-TCCC K4H560838F-TCB3 K4H5608838F-TCB3 W942508CH-5 W942508CH-6 W942508BH-6 W942508CH-5 DD2508AKTA-5C DD2508AMTA K4H560838F-TCCC V58C2256804SAT5B DIMM support AB (Continued on the next page) ASUS K8S-MX motherboard 1-11
Single Side - Table 1 Recommended memory configurations Number of DIMMs DIMM1 1 Single Side 1 - 1 Double Side 1 - 2 Single Side 2 Single Side 2 Double Side 2 Double Side DIMM Slot DIMM2 - Double Side Single Side Double ...-TCCC K4H560838F-TCCC K4H560838F-TCB3 K4H5608838F-TCB3 W942508CH-5 W942508CH-6 W942508BH-6 W942508CH-5 DD2508AKTA-5C DD2508AMTA K4H560838F-TCCC V58C2256804SAT5B DIMM support AB (Continued on the next page) ASUS K8S-MX motherboard 1-11
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...-TCC5 •• K4H560838E-TCC5 •• 0415PRV58C2256804SCT5B • • Legend: A - B - SS - supports one pair of modules inserted into either slot, in a Single-channel memory configuration. Single-sided DS - Double-sided Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest DDR 400 Qualified Vendor List for this motherboard. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction
...-TCC5 •• K4H560838E-TCC5 •• 0415PRV58C2256804SCT5B • • Legend: A - B - SS - supports one pair of modules inserted into either slot, in a Single-channel memory configuration. Single-sided DS - Double-sided Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest DDR 400 Qualified Vendor List for this motherboard. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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..., then move the cap back to overclocking. Keep the cap on the jumper default position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! ® CLRTC K8S-MX K8S-MX Clear RTC RAM Setting 2 1 Normal (Default) 3 2 Clear CMOS You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to pins 1-2. 3. ...Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to pins 2-3. Hold down and reboot the system so BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by the onboard button cell battery. For system failure due to re-enter data. Shut down the key...
..., then move the cap back to overclocking. Keep the cap on the jumper default position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! ® CLRTC K8S-MX K8S-MX Clear RTC RAM Setting 2 1 Normal (Default) 3 2 Clear CMOS You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to pins 1-2. 3. ...Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to pins 2-3. Hold down and reboot the system so BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by the onboard button cell battery. For system failure due to re-enter data. Shut down the key...
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... [UDMA1] [UDMA2] [UDMA3] [UDMA4] [UDMA5] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Disabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. AMI BIOS Version ... 3200+ : 2007MHz : 1 System Memory Size : 992MB AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. The items in this menu are auto-detected by BIOS] Disables or sets the onboard PCI S-ATA controller mode. ASUS K8S-MX motherboard 2-13 PIO Mode [Auto]...
... [UDMA1] [UDMA2] [UDMA3] [UDMA4] [UDMA5] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Disabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. AMI BIOS Version ... 3200+ : 2007MHz : 1 System Memory Size : 992MB AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. The items in this menu are auto-detected by BIOS] Disables or sets the onboard PCI S-ATA controller mode. ASUS K8S-MX motherboard 2-13 PIO Mode [Auto]...