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... information vii About this guide viii K8V-MX specifications summary ix Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS unique 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 1-8 1.7 System memory 1-10 1.7.1 Overview 1-10 1.7.2 Memory configurations 1-10 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM...
... information vii About this guide viii K8V-MX specifications summary ix Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS unique 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 1-8 1.7 System memory 1-10 1.7.1 Overview 1-10 1.7.2 Memory configurations 1-10 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM...
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K8V-MX Specifications Summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots VGA Storage Audio LAN USB 2.0 Rear panel I/O ports Socket 754 for AMD Athlon™ 64 processor with 800 MHz FSB frequency and built-...-bit computing VIA K8M800 VIA VT8237R 1600MT/s 2 x 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets for up to 2 GB unbuffered ECC, non-ECC DDR 400/333/266 DRAM memory 1 x AGP8X 3 x PCI Integrated Graphics 2 x Serial ATA, RAID 0, RAID 1, JBOD 2 x UltraDMA 133/100/66 ADI AD1888 SoundMAX 6-channel audio CODEC S/PDIF out interface Integrated 10/100...
K8V-MX Specifications Summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots VGA Storage Audio LAN USB 2.0 Rear panel I/O ports Socket 754 for AMD Athlon™ 64 processor with 800 MHz FSB frequency and built-...-bit computing VIA K8M800 VIA VT8237R 1600MT/s 2 x 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets for up to 2 GB unbuffered ECC, non-ECC DDR 400/333/266 DRAM memory 1 x AGP8X 3 x PCI Integrated Graphics 2 x Serial ATA, RAID 0, RAID 1, JBOD 2 x UltraDMA 133/100/66 ADI AD1888 SoundMAX 6-channel audio CODEC S/PDIF out interface Integrated 10/100...
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... to replace current 32-bit architecture, delivers advanced system performance, faster memory access and increased productivity. This motherboard provides excellent compatibility and flexbility. The ASUS K8V-MX motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies making it ,... Sempron processors: The AMD Athlon 64 processor is damaged or missing, contact your K8V-MX package for buying the ASUS® K8V-MX motherboard! 1.1 Welcome! Before you for the following items. ASUS K8V-MX motherboard ASUS motherboard support CD 1 x Ultra DMA cable 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x ...
... to replace current 32-bit architecture, delivers advanced system performance, faster memory access and increased productivity. This motherboard provides excellent compatibility and flexbility. The ASUS K8V-MX motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies making it ,... Sempron processors: The AMD Athlon 64 processor is damaged or missing, contact your K8V-MX package for buying the ASUS® K8V-MX motherboard! 1.1 Welcome! Before you for the following items. ASUS K8V-MX motherboard ASUS motherboard support CD 1 x Ultra DMA cable 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x ...
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... highest performance and most reliable audio solution for easy connectivity. DDR400 support DDR 400 (PC3200), the latest and fastest DDR memory standard, suppports bandwidth up to 3.2GB/s to deliver exceptional integrated graphics and video playback performance. SoundMAX Digital Audio System can... speeds of up to 2.12 GB/s. The VIA K8M800 features an Integrated Graphics Processor (IGP) to provide enhanced system performance. ASUS K8V-MX Motherboard 1-3 It is enhanced with current USB 1.1 peripherals, USB 2.0 delivers transfer speeds up to interconnect with the AMD 64 processor....
... highest performance and most reliable audio solution for easy connectivity. DDR400 support DDR 400 (PC3200), the latest and fastest DDR memory standard, suppports bandwidth up to 3.2GB/s to deliver exceptional integrated graphics and video playback performance. SoundMAX Digital Audio System can... speeds of up to 2.12 GB/s. The VIA K8M800 features an Integrated Graphics Processor (IGP) to provide enhanced system performance. ASUS K8V-MX Motherboard 1-3 It is enhanced with current USB 1.1 peripherals, USB 2.0 delivers transfer speeds up to interconnect with the AMD 64 processor....
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For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from qualified vendors. R K8V-MX K8V-MX 184-Pin DDR DIMM sockets 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install 64 MB, 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB and 1 GB DDR DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. ...illustrates the location of the DDR DIMM sockets. DIMM1 DIMM2 104 Pins 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. These sockets support up to 2GB system memory using 184-pin PC3200/PC2700/PC2100 unbuffered DDR DIMMs and allow up to 3.2 ...
For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from qualified vendors. R K8V-MX K8V-MX 184-Pin DDR DIMM sockets 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install 64 MB, 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB and 1 GB DDR DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. ...illustrates the location of the DDR DIMM sockets. DIMM1 DIMM2 104 Pins 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. These sockets support up to 2GB system memory using 184-pin PC3200/PC2700/PC2100 unbuffered DDR DIMMs and allow up to 3.2 ...
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...Winbond Winbond Elpida Elpida SAMSUNG Mosel PSC PSC Mosel SAMSUNG PSC Hynix Pmi Pmi Mosel Hynix KINGMAX (Continued on the next page) ASUS K8V-MX Motherboard DIMM support Side(s) Component SS HY5DU56822BT-D43 DS HY5DU56822BT-D43 SS A2S56D30BTP SS HY5DU12822BT-D43 SS D3208DL3T-5A DS D3208DH1T-5 SS D3208DH1T...SS V58C2256804SAT6 DS HY5DU56822BT-J SS KDL388P4LA-50 A* B* 1-11 Qualified DDR400 DIMMs The following table lists the PC3200 (DDR400) memory modules that have been tested and qualified for better system performance. Obtain DDR DIMMs only from qualified vendors for...
...Winbond Winbond Elpida Elpida SAMSUNG Mosel PSC PSC Mosel SAMSUNG PSC Hynix Pmi Pmi Mosel Hynix KINGMAX (Continued on the next page) ASUS K8V-MX Motherboard DIMM support Side(s) Component SS HY5DU56822BT-D43 DS HY5DU56822BT-D43 SS A2S56D30BTP SS HY5DU12822BT-D43 SS D3208DL3T-5A DS D3208DH1T-5 SS D3208DH1T...SS V58C2256804SAT6 DS HY5DU56822BT-J SS KDL388P4LA-50 A* B* 1-11 Qualified DDR400 DIMMs The following table lists the PC3200 (DDR400) memory modules that have been tested and qualified for better system performance. Obtain DDR DIMMs only from qualified vendors for...
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... - supports one pair of modules inserted into either the blue slots or the black slots as one module inserted into either slot, in a Single-channel memory configuration. B - DDR400 Qualified Vendors List Size 256MB 512MB 256MB 512MB 256MB 512MB 256MB 512MB 256MB 256MB 512MB 512MB 256MB 256MB 512MB...
... - supports one pair of modules inserted into either the blue slots or the black slots as one module inserted into either slot, in a Single-channel memory configuration. B - DDR400 Qualified Vendors List Size 256MB 512MB 256MB 512MB 256MB 512MB 256MB 512MB 256MB 256MB 512MB 512MB 256MB 256MB 512MB...
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... battery. 3. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by the onboard button cell battery. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3. R K8V-MX K8V-MX Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear CMOS ASUS K8V-MX Motherboard 1-17 Except when clearing the RTC RAM...
... battery. 3. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by the onboard button cell battery. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3. R K8V-MX K8V-MX Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear CMOS ASUS K8V-MX Motherboard 1-17 Except when clearing the RTC RAM...
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... of the general system specifications. AMI BIOS Version Revision Build Date ID : 08.00.09 : 01.07.1711 : 06/14/05 : A0310001 System Memory Size : 256MB AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. ASUS K8V-MX Motherboard 2-11 System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode.
... of the general system specifications. AMI BIOS Version Revision Build Date ID : 08.00.09 : 01.07.1711 : 06/14/05 : A0310001 System Memory Size : 256MB AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. ASUS K8V-MX Motherboard 2-11 System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode.
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... Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP System Frequency/Voltage Configuration Configure CPU. HyperTransport(HT) Configuration Memory Configuration Processor Type Speed L1DC Size L1IC Size L2 Size CPUID Patch ID : AMD Athlon(tm)64 Processor 3000+ : 2000MHz : 64KB : 64KB : 512KB...
... Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP System Frequency/Voltage Configuration Configure CPU. HyperTransport(HT) Configuration Memory Configuration Processor Type Speed L1DC Size L1IC Size L2 Size CPUID Patch ID : AMD Athlon(tm)64 Processor 3000+ : 2000MHz : 64KB : 64KB : 512KB...
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...Auto] [Manual] Burst Length [4 Beats] Sets the Burst Length. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SoftWare Memory Hole [Enabled] Allowsyou to enable or disable the HardWare memory Hole. Set by the code using one of the standard values. Configuration options: [8 Beats] [4 Beats]... Memclock Mode [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the Clock to All DIMM. Memory Configuration Memory Configuration Memory Configuration Memory Configuration Memory Configuration Memclock Mode MCT Timing Mode User Config Mode Burst Length Enable ...
...Auto] [Manual] Burst Length [4 Beats] Sets the Burst Length. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SoftWare Memory Hole [Enabled] Allowsyou to enable or disable the HardWare memory Hole. Set by the code using one of the standard values. Configuration options: [8 Beats] [4 Beats]... Memclock Mode [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the Clock to All DIMM. Memory Configuration Memory Configuration Memory Configuration Memory Configuration Memory Configuration Memclock Mode MCT Timing Mode User Config Mode Burst Length Enable ...
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... the mode of the main memory shared as video RAM. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Primary Graphics Adapter [AGP] Allows you to display the sub-menu. CPU Direct Access OnChip VGA [Disabled] Enables or disables the CPU direct frame buffer. Configuration options: [AGP] [PCI] ASUS K8V-MX Motherboard 2-15 Configuration...
... the mode of the main memory shared as video RAM. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Primary Graphics Adapter [AGP] Allows you to display the sub-menu. CPU Direct Access OnChip VGA [Disabled] Enables or disables the CPU direct frame buffer. Configuration options: [AGP] [PCI] ASUS K8V-MX Motherboard 2-15 Configuration...
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... if you are using an AGP 8X video card. When set to [AGP 4X] mode, the AGP interface only provides a peak data throughput of mapped memory for MDA resources. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] VLink 8X supported [Enabled] Enables or disables support for AGP Trans. Configuration options: [AGP... video card. AGP Fast Write [Enabled] Enables or disables the AGP Fast Write feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] AGP Mode [AGP 8X] This motherboard supports the AGP 8X interface that transfers video data at 2.12GB/s.
... if you are using an AGP 8X video card. When set to [AGP 4X] mode, the AGP interface only provides a peak data throughput of mapped memory for MDA resources. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] VLink 8X supported [Enabled] Enables or disables support for AGP Trans. Configuration options: [AGP... video card. AGP Fast Write [Enabled] Enables or disables the AGP Fast Write feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] AGP Mode [AGP 8X] This motherboard supports the AGP 8X interface that transfers video data at 2.12GB/s.