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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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... 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-bit and 64-bit... audio CODEC support for S/PDIF out interface SIS 191/190 MAC + Realtek® RTL8201CL 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...
... 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-bit and 64-bit... audio CODEC support for S/PDIF out interface SIS 191/190 MAC + Realtek® RTL8201CL 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...
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... 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 buying the ASUS® K8S-MX motherboard! Before 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 cables 1 x Floppy disk...
... 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 buying the ASUS® K8S-MX motherboard! Before 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 cables 1 x Floppy disk...
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...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. For optimum compatibility, obtain memory modules from qualified vendors. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 DIMM sockets location The following figure illustrates the location of ... may install 64MB, 128MB, 256MB, 512MB, and 1GB DDR DIMMs into the DIMM sockets using the memory configurations in Table 1. • For optimum compatibility, obtain memory modules from the same vendors. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both the motherboard and...
...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. For optimum compatibility, obtain memory modules from qualified vendors. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 DIMM sockets location The following figure illustrates the location of ... may install 64MB, 128MB, 256MB, 512MB, and 1GB DDR DIMMs into the DIMM sockets using the memory configurations in Table 1. • For optimum compatibility, obtain memory modules from the same vendors. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both the motherboard and...
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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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B - supports one module inserted into both slots. supports one pair of modules inserted into either slot, in a Single-channel memory configuration. SS - Single-sided DS - Table 2 DDR400 Qualified Vendor List (QVL) Size 512MB 512MB 512MB 256MB 512MB 256MB 256MB ...•• A2S56D30ATP •• K4H560838E-TCC5 •• K4H560838E-TCC5 •• 0415PRV58C2256804SCT5B • • Legend: A - 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. supports one pair of modules inserted into either slot, in a Single-channel memory configuration. SS - Single-sided DS - Table 2 DDR400 Qualified Vendor List (QVL) Size 512MB 512MB 512MB 256MB 512MB 256MB 256MB ...•• A2S56D30ATP •• K4H560838E-TCC5 •• K4H560838E-TCC5 •• 0415PRV58C2256804SCT5B • • Legend: A - 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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... can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by the onboard button cell battery. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to overclocking. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! ® CLRTC K8S-MX K8S-MX Clear RTC RAM Setting...
... can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by the onboard button cell battery. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to overclocking. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! ® CLRTC K8S-MX K8S-MX Clear RTC RAM Setting...
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...2007MHz : 1 System Memory Size : 992MB AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. Configuration options: [Auto...] [SWDMA0] [SWDMA1] [SWDMA2] [MWDMA0] [MWDMA1] [MWDMA2] [UDMA0] [UDMA1] [UDMA2] [UDMA3] [UDMA4] [UDMA5] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Disabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. ASUS K8S-MX...
...2007MHz : 1 System Memory Size : 992MB AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. Configuration options: [Auto...] [SWDMA0] [SWDMA1] [SWDMA2] [MWDMA0] [MWDMA1] [MWDMA2] [UDMA0] [UDMA1] [UDMA2] [UDMA3] [UDMA4] [UDMA5] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Disabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. ASUS K8S-MX...
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...disabled for the normal operation. ASUS K8S-MX motherboard 2-15 GART Error Reporting [Disabled] Enables or disables the GART Error Reporting feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] MTRR Mapping [Continous] Sets the MTRR mapping method. Memory Configuration NorthBridge Chipset Configuration Bank Interleaving...[Disabled] [Disabled] [8 Beats] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] Memory CLK CAS Latency TRCD TRP TRAS :166 MHz :2.5 :3 CLK :3 CLK :7 CLK Interleaving allows memory accesses to use the AMD CPU Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology feature. This option should ...
...disabled for the normal operation. ASUS K8S-MX motherboard 2-15 GART Error Reporting [Disabled] Enables or disables the GART Error Reporting feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] MTRR Mapping [Continous] Sets the MTRR mapping method. Memory Configuration NorthBridge Chipset Configuration Bank Interleaving...[Disabled] [Disabled] [8 Beats] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] Memory CLK CAS Latency TRCD TRP TRAS :166 MHz :2.5 :3 CLK :3 CLK :7 CLK Interleaving allows memory accesses to use the AMD CPU Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology feature. This option should ...
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...Beats] Memclock Mode [ Auto] Allows you to set using [Auto] or select [Manual] to set the memory clock mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] Node Interleaving [Disabled] Sets whether to allow memory accesses to be spread out over BANKS on the same node or across nodes, decreasing access contention. Configuration ...Configuration options: [Auto] [2 CLK] [3 CLK] [4 CLK] [5 CLK] [6 CLK] TRP [Auto] Sets the TRP. 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.
...Beats] Memclock Mode [ Auto] Allows you to set using [Auto] or select [Manual] to set the memory clock mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] Node Interleaving [Disabled] Sets whether to allow memory accesses to be spread out over BANKS on the same node or across nodes, decreasing access contention. Configuration ...Configuration options: [Auto] [2 CLK] [3 CLK] [4 CLK] [5 CLK] [6 CLK] TRP [Auto] Sets the TRP. 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.
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...AGP 3.0 data ratio. Configuration options: [Disabled] [ 32MB] [ 64MB] [128MB] ASUS K8S-MX motherboard 2-17 This allows you to select the type of Primary VGA in case of mapped memory for a video card. Chipset Settings 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...
...AGP 3.0 data ratio. Configuration options: [Disabled] [ 32MB] [ 64MB] [128MB] ASUS K8S-MX motherboard 2-17 This allows you to select the type of Primary VGA in case of mapped memory for a video card. Chipset Settings 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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... may cause system to malfunction. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for boot. When set to [No], BIOS configures all the devices in below sections may cause the system to malfunction.
... may cause system to malfunction. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for boot. When set to [No], BIOS configures all the devices in below sections may cause the system to malfunction.
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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... 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... 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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Thank you for an effective desktop platform solution. Supporting up to 2GB 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-channel audio features, the motherboard ... motherboards! Before you ahead in your package 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 I/O shield User guide If any of power computing! The motherboard ...
Thank you for an effective desktop platform solution. Supporting up to 2GB 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-channel audio features, the motherboard ... motherboards! Before you ahead in your package 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 I/O shield User guide If any of power computing! The motherboard ...
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... components. 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. See Qualified Vendors List on page 1-12. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction See Qualified... and 1GB DDR DIMMs into the DIMM sockets using the memory configurations in Table 1. • For optimum compatibility, obtain memory modules from the same vendors. Long AGP cards, when installed, may interfere with the memory sockets. 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may cause severe damage to both the motherboard ...
... components. 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. See Qualified Vendors List on page 1-12. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction See Qualified... and 1GB DDR DIMMs into the DIMM sockets using the memory configurations in Table 1. • For optimum compatibility, obtain memory modules from the same vendors. Long AGP cards, when installed, may interfere with the memory sockets. 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may cause severe damage to both the motherboard ...
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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 - 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 Single Side -
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... •• 46V64M8 •• A2S56D30ATP •• K4H560838E-TCC5 •• K4H560838E-TCC5 •• 0415PRV58C2256804SCT5B • • Legend: A - B - 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 supports one pair of modules inserted into either...
... •• 46V64M8 •• A2S56D30ATP •• K4H560838E-TCC5 •• K4H560838E-TCC5 •• 0415PRV58C2256804SCT5B • • Legend: A - B - 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 supports one pair of modules inserted into either...
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... in CMOS. 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. 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...
... in CMOS. 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. 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...
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...ASUS K8S-MX motherboard 2-13 Configuration options: [Auto] [SWDMA0] [SWDMA1] [SWDMA2] [MWDMA0] [MWDMA1] [MWDMA2] [UDMA0] [UDMA1] [UDMA2] [UDMA3] [UDMA4] [UDMA5] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. The items in this menu are auto-detected by BIOS] Disables or sets the onboard PCI S-ATA controller mode. System Memory... Displays the auto-detected system memory. PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ...
...ASUS K8S-MX motherboard 2-13 Configuration options: [Auto] [SWDMA0] [SWDMA1] [SWDMA2] [MWDMA0] [MWDMA1] [MWDMA2] [UDMA0] [UDMA1] [UDMA2] [UDMA3] [UDMA4] [UDMA5] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. The items in this menu are auto-detected by BIOS] Disables or sets the onboard PCI S-ATA controller mode. System Memory... Displays the auto-detected system memory. PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ...