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...except documentation kept by ASUS; All Rights Reserved. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN... THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. or (2) the serial number of ...
...except documentation kept by ASUS; All Rights Reserved. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN... THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. or (2) the serial number of ...
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Features Contents Notices vi Safety information vii About this guide viii Conventions used in 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...
Features Contents Notices vi Safety information vii About this guide viii Conventions used in 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...
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...2 x PCI slots South Bridge supports - 2 x UltraATA 133 connectors - 2 x SATA 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... 965L 800 MHz 2 x 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets for 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! Technology 1 x Parallel port 1 x Serial port 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 ...
...2 x PCI slots South Bridge supports - 2 x UltraATA 133 connectors - 2 x SATA 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... 965L 800 MHz 2 x 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets for 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! Technology 1 x Parallel port 1 x Serial port 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 ...
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K8S-MX specifications summary Internal I/O BIOS features Industry standard Manageability Power Requirement Form Factor Support CD contents 2 x USB 2.0 connector for 4 additional USB ports CPU/Chassis fan connectors 20-... power connectors CD/AUX connectors S/PDIF out connector GAME/MIDI connector Front panel audio connector 4Mb Flash EEPROM AMI BIOS with enhanced ACPI, PnP, DMI, ASUS MyLogo™, SM BIOS 2.3 PCI 2.2, USB 2.0/1.1 Wake-On-LAN by PME, Wake-On-Ring by PME ATX power supply (with 4-pin 12V plug) micro-ATX...
K8S-MX specifications summary Internal I/O BIOS features Industry standard Manageability Power Requirement Form Factor Support CD contents 2 x USB 2.0 connector for 4 additional USB ports CPU/Chassis fan connectors 20-... power connectors CD/AUX connectors S/PDIF out connector GAME/MIDI connector Front panel audio connector 4Mb Flash EEPROM AMI BIOS with enhanced ACPI, PnP, DMI, ASUS MyLogo™, SM BIOS 2.3 PCI 2.2, USB 2.0/1.1 Wake-On-LAN by PME, Wake-On-Ring by PME ATX power supply (with 4-pin 12V plug) micro-ATX...
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...ASUS K8S-MX motherboard 1-3 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product Highlights Latest processor technology The motherboard supports the AMD Athlon™ 64 and AMD Sempron™ desktop processors. This processor provides a dramatic leap forward in compatibility, performance, investment protection, and reduced total cost of the industry's first x86-64 technology. The Serial ATA specification...™ Technology HyperTransport™ Technology is the VGA interface specification that enhance hard disk performance and data backup protection without the cost of up to the Serial ATA...
...ASUS K8S-MX motherboard 1-3 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product Highlights Latest processor technology The motherboard supports the AMD Athlon™ 64 and AMD Sempron™ desktop processors. This processor provides a dramatic leap forward in compatibility, performance, investment protection, and reduced total cost of the industry's first x86-64 technology. The Serial ATA specification...™ Technology HyperTransport™ Technology is the VGA interface specification that enhance hard disk performance and data backup protection without the cost of up to the Serial ATA...
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... out function turns your system with digital connectivity to powerful speaker systems. USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) specification, extending the connection speed from 12 Mbps on USB 1.1 to a fast 480Mbps on USB 2.0. 6-Channel Audio solution The motherboard uses an onboard ... BIOS automatically restores the CPU previous setting for each parameter. eliminates the need to buy advanced sound cards. 1.3.2 Unique ASUS features CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system...
... out function turns your system with digital connectivity to powerful speaker systems. USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) specification, extending the connection speed from 12 Mbps on USB 1.1 to a fast 480Mbps on USB 2.0. 6-Channel Audio solution The motherboard uses an onboard ... BIOS automatically restores the CPU previous setting for each parameter. eliminates the need to buy advanced sound cards. 1.3.2 Unique ASUS features CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system...
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...a 90°-100° angle. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket until it is in completely. 3. When the CPU is locked. 6. ASUS K8S-MX motherboard 1-9 Locate the 754-pin ZIF socket on the side tab to secure the CPU. Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift...corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with a small triangle. 4. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket to install a CPU. 1. Install specifically designed heatsink and fan assembly. 1.6.2 Installing the CPU Follow these steps to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! 5.
...a 90°-100° angle. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket until it is in completely. 3. When the CPU is locked. 6. ASUS K8S-MX motherboard 1-9 Locate the 754-pin ZIF socket on the side tab to secure the CPU. Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift...corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with a small triangle. 4. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket to install a CPU. 1. Install specifically designed heatsink and fan assembly. 1.6.2 Installing the CPU Follow these steps to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! 5.
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... Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. INT C - - - shared - - - When using PCI cards on the PCI Express x1 slot. 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction shared shared INT D - - Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the ...
... Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. INT C - - - shared - - - When using PCI cards on the PCI Express x1 slot. 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction shared shared INT D - - Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the ...
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1.8.5 AGP slot The Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot supports AGP 8X/4X (+1.5V) cards. ASUS K8S-MX motherboard 1-15 Install only +1.5V AGP cards. ® K8S-MX Keyed for 1.5v K8S-MX Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) If installing the ATi 9500 or 9700 Pro Series VGA cards, use only the card version PN xxx-xxxxx-30 or later, for one with +1.5V specification. When you ask for optimum performance and overclocking stability. Note the notches on the card golden fingers to ensure that you buy an AGP card, make sure that they fit the AGP slot on the motherboard.
1.8.5 AGP slot The Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot supports AGP 8X/4X (+1.5V) cards. ASUS K8S-MX motherboard 1-15 Install only +1.5V AGP cards. ® K8S-MX Keyed for 1.5v K8S-MX Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) If installing the ATi 9500 or 9700 Pro Series VGA cards, use only the card version PN xxx-xxxxx-30 or later, for one with +1.5V specification. When you ask for optimum performance and overclocking stability. Note the notches on the card golden fingers to ensure that you buy an AGP card, make sure that they fit the AGP slot on the motherboard.
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... and SOFT OFF, depending on the BIOS or OS settings. Any read or write activity of the specific connector colors as described. Take note of an IDE device cause this LED to light up. ASUS K8S-MX motherboard 1-25 The System Panel connector is color-coded for rebooting the system without turning off the...
... and SOFT OFF, depending on the BIOS or OS settings. Any read or write activity of the specific connector colors as described. Take note of an IDE device cause this LED to light up. ASUS K8S-MX motherboard 1-25 The System Panel connector is color-coded for rebooting the system without turning off the...
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A configurable field is enclosed in ] [English] :[ST320413A] :[ASUS CD-S340] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] The other items on the menu bar have their respective menu items. Main menu items Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [... that menu. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Pop-up window with a sub-menu on the menu bar displays the specific items for that is user- For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A Language Primary IDE Master Primary...
A configurable field is enclosed in ] [English] :[ST320413A] :[ASUS CD-S340] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] The other items on the menu bar have their respective menu items. Main menu items Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [... that menu. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Pop-up window with a sub-menu on the menu bar displays the specific items for that is user- For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A Language Primary IDE Master Primary...
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... the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and SMART monitoring) are autodetected by BIOS and are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Select ARMD (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your device is either a ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive.
... the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and SMART monitoring) are autodetected by BIOS and are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Select ARMD (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your device is either a ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive.
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...] 2.3.5 Onboard PCI S-ATA Controller [IDE by Rom] 2.3.6 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. Configuration options: [Disabled] [IDE by BIOS] [RAID by BIOS] Disables or sets the onboard PCI S-ATA controller mode. ...Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Disabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. ASUS K8S-MX motherboard 2-13 The items in this menu are auto-detected by BIOS. Configuration options: [Auto] [SWDMA0] [SWDMA1] [SWDMA2] [MWDMA0] [MWDMA1...
...] 2.3.5 Onboard PCI S-ATA Controller [IDE by Rom] 2.3.6 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. Configuration options: [Disabled] [IDE by BIOS] [RAID by BIOS] Disables or sets the onboard PCI S-ATA controller mode. ...Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Disabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. ASUS K8S-MX motherboard 2-13 The items in this menu are auto-detected by BIOS. Configuration options: [Auto] [SWDMA0] [SWDMA1] [SWDMA2] [MWDMA0] [MWDMA1...
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...Disabled] Enable/Disable ACPI support for legacy ISA devices. ENABLE: If OS supports ACPI. Palette Snooping [Disabled] When set to [PCI Device], the specific IRQ is free for use PCI bus mastering when reading/writing to [Reserved], the IRQ is installed. Configuration options: [Auto] [PCI Slot1] [... that an ISA graphics device is installed in the system so that the latter can function correctly. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] ASUS K8S-MX motherboard 2-23 Configuration options: [PCI Device] [Reserved] 2.5 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the...
...Disabled] Enable/Disable ACPI support for legacy ISA devices. ENABLE: If OS supports ACPI. Palette Snooping [Disabled] When set to [PCI Device], the specific IRQ is free for use PCI bus mastering when reading/writing to [Reserved], the IRQ is installed. Configuration options: [Auto] [PCI Slot1] [... that an ISA graphics device is installed in the system so that the latter can function correctly. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] ASUS K8S-MX motherboard 2-23 Configuration options: [PCI Device] [Reserved] 2.5 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the...
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... the ACPI Aware O/S item is set to [Yes]. 2.5.2 Suspend Mode [S1 (POS) only] Allows you to select the ACPI state to be used for ACPI 2.0 specifications. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The Power Button Mode and Hard Disk Time Out (Minute) items appear only when the Power Management/APM item is included...
... the ACPI Aware O/S item is set to [Yes]. 2.5.2 Suspend Mode [S1 (POS) only] Allows you to select the ACPI state to be used for ACPI 2.0 specifications. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The Power Button Mode and Hard Disk Time Out (Minute) items appear only when the Power Management/APM item is included...
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... fan speeds in rotations per minute (RPM). If any of the fans is out of the monitored items is not connected to the motherboard, the specific field shows N/A. 2.5.8 Hardware Monitor Hardware Monitor CPU Temperature MB Temperature CPU Fan Speed Chassis Fan Speed VCORE Voltage 3.3V Voltage 5V Voltage 12V Voltage [40...
... fan speeds in rotations per minute (RPM). If any of the fans is out of the monitored items is not connected to the motherboard, the specific field shows N/A. 2.5.8 Hardware Monitor Hardware Monitor CPU Temperature MB Temperature CPU Fan Speed Chassis Fan Speed VCORE Voltage 3.3V Voltage 5V Voltage 12V Voltage [40...
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..., transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT...FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. Checklist E1647 First Edition September 2004 Copyright © 2004 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, ...
..., transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT...FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. Checklist E1647 First Edition September 2004 Copyright © 2004 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, ...
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Features Contents Notices vi Safety information vii About this guide viii Conventions used in 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...
Features Contents Notices vi Safety information vii About this guide viii Conventions used in 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...
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... (continued on the next page) ix AMD Athlon™ 64 processor with built-in 256K L2 cache AMD 64 architecture that supports: - 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-... 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!
... (continued on the next page) ix AMD Athlon™ 64 processor with built-in 256K L2 cache AMD 64 architecture that supports: - 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-... 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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x K8S-MX specifications summary Internal I/O BIOS features Industry standard Manageability Power Requirement Form Factor Support CD contents 2 x USB 2.0 connector for 4 additional USB ports CPU/Chassis fan connectors 20-... power connectors CD/AUX connectors S/PDIF out connector GAME/MIDI connector Front panel audio connector 4Mb Flash EEPROM AMI BIOS with enhanced ACPI, PnP, DMI, ASUS MyLogo™, SM BIOS 2.3 PCI 2.2, USB 2.0/1.1 Wake-On-LAN by PME, Wake-On-Ring by PME ATX power supply (with 4-pin 12V plug) micro-ATX...
x K8S-MX specifications summary Internal I/O BIOS features Industry standard Manageability Power Requirement Form Factor Support CD contents 2 x USB 2.0 connector for 4 additional USB ports CPU/Chassis fan connectors 20-... power connectors CD/AUX connectors S/PDIF out connector GAME/MIDI connector Front panel audio connector 4Mb Flash EEPROM AMI BIOS with enhanced ACPI, PnP, DMI, ASUS MyLogo™, SM BIOS 2.3 PCI 2.2, USB 2.0/1.1 Wake-On-LAN by PME, Wake-On-Ring by PME ATX power supply (with 4-pin 12V plug) micro-ATX...