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... motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. ASUS K8V-X motherboard ASUS motherboard support CD 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cables 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x IDE cable 1 x Floppy disk cable I/O shield Bag of extra jumper caps User...
... motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. ASUS K8V-X motherboard ASUS motherboard support CD 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cables 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x IDE cable 1 x Floppy disk cable I/O shield Bag of extra jumper caps User...
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... existing technologies. The onboard VIA VT8237 RAID controller provides two Serial ATA connectors for thinner, more flexible cables with digital connectivity to powerful speaker systems. ASUS K8V-X motherboard 1-3
... existing technologies. The onboard VIA VT8237 RAID controller provides two Serial ATA connectors for thinner, more flexible cables with digital connectivity to powerful speaker systems. ASUS K8V-X motherboard 1-3
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... BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you can easily update the system BIOS even before handling components to avoid damaging them . 4. Instant Music Lite This unique feature allows you ... lit, this green LED indicates that the system is detached from a floppy disk. Just press the ASUS Instant Music special function keys and enjoy the music! K8V-X ® K8V-X Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS K8V-X motherboard 1-5 Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. 5. The illustration below shows the location...
... BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you can easily update the system BIOS even before handling components to avoid damaging them . 4. Instant Music Lite This unique feature allows you ... lit, this green LED indicates that the system is detached from a floppy disk. Just press the ASUS Instant Music special function keys and enjoy the music! K8V-X ® K8V-X Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS K8V-X motherboard 1-5 Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. 5. The illustration below shows the location...
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The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. Do not overtighten the screws! Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 1.5.3 Screw holes Place nine (9) screws into the chassis in the correct orientation. Doing so may damage the motherboard. 1.5.2 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis ASUS K8V-X motherboard 1-7
The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. Do not overtighten the screws! Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 1.5.3 Screw holes Place nine (9) screws into the chassis in the correct orientation. Doing so may damage the motherboard. 1.5.2 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis ASUS K8V-X motherboard 1-7
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... to 90°-100° angle, otherwise the CPU does not fit in one correct orientation. When the CPU is lifted up to install a CPU. 1. ASUS K8V-X motherboard 1-9 Carefully insert the CPU into the socket to secure the CPU. 1.6.2 Installing the CPU Follow these steps to a 90°-100° angle. Position...
... to 90°-100° angle, otherwise the CPU does not fit in one correct orientation. When the CPU is lifted up to install a CPU. 1. ASUS K8V-X motherboard 1-9 Carefully insert the CPU into the socket to secure the CPU. 1.6.2 Installing the CPU Follow these steps to a 90°-100° angle. Position...
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... 400 DDR 400 DDR 400 DDR 333 DDR 333 DDR 400 DDR 333 DDR 333 DDR 333 DDR 333 DDR 333 DDR 333 DDR 333 ASUS K8V-X motherboard 1-11
... 400 DDR 400 DDR 400 DDR 333 DDR 333 DDR 400 DDR 333 DDR 333 DDR 333 DDR 333 DDR 333 DDR 333 DDR 333 ASUS K8V-X motherboard 1-11
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... card. See Chapter 2 for ISA or PCI devices. Assign an IRQ to avoid damaging the DIMM. 1.8 Expansion slots To install and configure an expansion card: 1. ASUS K8V-X motherboard 1-13 Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in...
... card. See Chapter 2 for ISA or PCI devices. Assign an IRQ to avoid damaging the DIMM. 1.8 Expansion slots To install and configure an expansion card: 1. ASUS K8V-X motherboard 1-13 Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in...
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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. Install only +1.5V AGP cards. ASUS K8V-X motherboard 1-15 1.8.4 AGP slot The Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot supports AGP 8X/4X (+1.5V) cards. K8V-X Keyed for 1.5v ® K8V-X 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. Install only +1.5V AGP cards. ASUS K8V-X motherboard 1-15 1.8.4 AGP slot The Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot supports AGP 8X/4X (+1.5V) cards. K8V-X Keyed for 1.5v ® K8V-X 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.
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...computer from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to wake up feature. KBPWR 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) K8V-X ® K8V-X Keyboard Power Setting 3. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPWR12, USBPWR34, USBPWR56, USBPWR78) Set these jumpers to +5V... on the keyboard. USBPWR12 USBPWR34 2 1 +5V (Default) 3 2 +5VSB 12 +5V (Default) 23 +5VSB K8V-X USBPWR56 USBPWR78 12 23 ® K8V-X USB Device Wake Up +5V (Default) +5VSB • The USB device wake-up the computer when you to ...to +5VSB to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in the BIOS. ASUS K8V-X motherboard 1-17 2.
...computer from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to wake up feature. KBPWR 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) K8V-X ® K8V-X Keyboard Power Setting 3. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPWR12, USBPWR34, USBPWR56, USBPWR78) Set these jumpers to +5V... on the keyboard. USBPWR12 USBPWR34 2 1 +5V (Default) 3 2 +5VSB 12 +5V (Default) 23 +5VSB K8V-X USBPWR56 USBPWR78 12 23 ® K8V-X USB Device Wake Up +5V (Default) +5VSB • The USB device wake-up the computer when you to ...to +5VSB to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in the BIOS. ASUS K8V-X motherboard 1-17 2.
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... Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 9. This purple connector is for a PS/2 keyboard. This 9-pin COM1 port is for serial devices. 10. ASUS K8V-X motherboard 1-19 S/PDIF out jack. This jack connects to external audio output devices. 11. Audio 2, 4 or 6-channel configuration Light Blue Lime Pink Headphone/ 2-Speaker Line...
... Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 9. This purple connector is for a PS/2 keyboard. This 9-pin COM1 port is for serial devices. 10. ASUS K8V-X motherboard 1-19 S/PDIF out jack. This jack connects to external audio output devices. 11. Audio 2, 4 or 6-channel configuration Light Blue Lime Pink Headphone/ 2-Speaker Line...
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...0VDC COM +3.3VDC +3.3VDC +5.0VDC +12V DC +5.0VDC -5.0VDC GND COM COM COM PS_ON# COM -12.0VDC +3.3VDC +12V DC GND K8V-X ATX Power Connectors 4. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. The system may become unstable and may ... lead and at least 1A on the +5-volt standby lead (+5VSB). CD (Black) AUX (White) K8V-X Left Audio Channel Ground Right Audio Channel ® K8V-X Internal Audio Connectors ASUS K8V-X motherboard 1-21 In addition to the CPU. Make sure that you to receive stereo audio input from the...
...0VDC COM +3.3VDC +3.3VDC +5.0VDC +12V DC +5.0VDC -5.0VDC GND COM COM COM PS_ON# COM -12.0VDC +3.3VDC +12V DC GND K8V-X ATX Power Connectors 4. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. The system may become unstable and may ... lead and at least 1A on the +5-volt standby lead (+5VSB). CD (Black) AUX (White) K8V-X Left Audio Channel Ground Right Audio Channel ® K8V-X Internal Audio Connectors ASUS K8V-X motherboard 1-21 In addition to the CPU. Make sure that you to receive stereo audio input from the...
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.../BLINE_OUT_R and the pins LINE OUT_L/BLINE_OUT_L are connecting the front panel audio cable. ® K8V-X FP_AUDIO BLINE_OUT_L BLINE_OUT_R +5VA AGND Line out_L NC Line out_R MICPWR MIC2 K8V-X Front Panel Audio Connector 8. If you remove any chassis component, the sensor triggers and sends...to use the chassis intrusion detection feature, remove the jumper cap from the pins. +5VSB_MB Chassis Signal GND CHASSIS K8V-X ® K8V-X Chassis Alarm Lead (Default) ASUS K8V-X motherboard 1-23 Remove the caps only when you are shorted with jumper caps. When you wish to record a ...
.../BLINE_OUT_R and the pins LINE OUT_L/BLINE_OUT_L are connecting the front panel audio cable. ® K8V-X FP_AUDIO BLINE_OUT_L BLINE_OUT_R +5VA AGND Line out_L NC Line out_R MICPWR MIC2 K8V-X Front Panel Audio Connector 8. If you remove any chassis component, the sensor triggers and sends...to use the chassis intrusion detection feature, remove the jumper cap from the pins. +5VSB_MB Chassis Signal GND CHASSIS K8V-X ® K8V-X Chassis Alarm Lead (Default) ASUS K8V-X motherboard 1-23 Remove the caps only when you are shorted with jumper caps. When you wish to record a ...
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...+ IDE_LED- The LED lights up when you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is purchased separately. 12. SPDIF_OUT K8V-X ® K8V-X Digital Audio Connector The S/PDIF out module is in sleep mode. • System Warning Speaker Lead (Orange 4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-...connects to the case-mounted speaker and allows you to the system power LED. PWR Ground Reset Ground K8V-X Reset SW ATX Power ® IDE_LED Switch* * Requires an ATX power supply. ASUS K8V-X motherboard 1-25 System panel connector (10-1 pin PANEL) This connector accommodates several system front panel ...
...+ IDE_LED- The LED lights up when you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is purchased separately. 12. SPDIF_OUT K8V-X ® K8V-X Digital Audio Connector The S/PDIF out module is in sleep mode. • System Warning Speaker Lead (Orange 4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-...connects to the case-mounted speaker and allows you to the system power LED. PWR Ground Reset Ground K8V-X Reset SW ATX Power ® IDE_LED Switch* * Requires an ATX power supply. ASUS K8V-X motherboard 1-25 System panel connector (10-1 pin PANEL) This connector accommodates several system front panel ...
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Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. BIOS information ASUS K8V-X motherboard 2-1 Chapter 2 This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus.
Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. BIOS information ASUS K8V-X motherboard 2-1 Chapter 2 This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus.
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... Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. done Writing flash .... 0x0008CC00 (9%) DO NOT shutdown or reset the system while updating the BIOS! ASUS K8V-X motherboard 2-3 Click Start, then select Run. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to the bootable floppy disk that contains the BIOS file. 3. Write the BIOS file name on a piece of the...
... Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. done Writing flash .... 0x0008CC00 (9%) DO NOT shutdown or reset the system while updating the BIOS! ASUS K8V-X motherboard 2-3 Click Start, then select Run. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to the bootable floppy disk that contains the BIOS file. 3. Write the BIOS file name on a piece of the...
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... downloaded file as "K8VX.ROM". 4. Insert the floppy disk that the floppy disk has at least 600KB of booting from a diskette and using ASUS EZ Flash: 1. ASUS K8V-X motherboard 2-5 To launch EZ Flash, press during the Power-On Self Tests (POST). Starting BIOS recovery... appears. • If the correct ... not found in the drive, the error message "Floppy not found!" To update the BIOS using a DOS-based utility. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to go through the long process of free disk space and is displayed. Save the BIOS file to rename the downloaded BIOS file...
... downloaded file as "K8VX.ROM". 4. Insert the floppy disk that the floppy disk has at least 600KB of booting from a diskette and using ASUS EZ Flash: 1. ASUS K8V-X motherboard 2-5 To launch EZ Flash, press during the Power-On Self Tests (POST). Starting BIOS recovery... appears. • If the correct ... not found in the drive, the error message "Floppy not found!" To update the BIOS using a DOS-based utility. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to go through the long process of free disk space and is displayed. Save the BIOS file to rename the downloaded BIOS file...
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...DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! ASUS K8V-X motherboard 2-7 Bad BIOS checksum. Start flashing... Bad BIOS checksum. Place the support CD in the drive, the system automatically checks the ...ROM... When a corrupted BIOS is complete, reboot the system. The support CD contains the a working BIOS for floppy... Completed. Visit ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file. Starting BIOS recovery... Bad BIOS checksum. CD-ROM found ! Reading file "K8VX.ROM". Starting...
...DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! ASUS K8V-X motherboard 2-7 Bad BIOS checksum. Start flashing... Bad BIOS checksum. Place the support CD in the drive, the system automatically checks the ...ROM... When a corrupted BIOS is complete, reboot the system. The support CD contains the a working BIOS for floppy... Completed. Visit ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file. Starting BIOS recovery... Bad BIOS checksum. CD-ROM found ! Reading file "K8VX.ROM". Starting...
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...-S340] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select items in the menu and change the settings. ASUS K8V-X motherboard 2-9 Use [+] or [-] to another. Select Screen Select Item +- Some of a menu screen are the navigation keys for that particular menu. Change Field Tab Select ...
...-S340] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select items in the menu and change the settings. ASUS K8V-X motherboard 2-9 Use [+] or [-] to another. Select Screen Select Item +- Some of a menu screen are the navigation keys for that particular menu. Change Field Tab Select ...
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..."2.2.1 BIOS menu screen" for information on the menu screen items and how to select a field. Configuration options: [Français] [German] [English] ASUS K8V-X motherboard 2-11 2.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears giving you to set the system date. 2.3.3 Legacy...the available options. Configuration options: [Disabled] [360K, 5.25 in.] [1.2M , 5.25 in.] [720K , 3.5 in.] [1.44M, 3.5 in.] [2.88M, 3.5 in ] [English] : [ST320413A] : [ASUS CD-S340] : [Not Detected] : [Not Detected] Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to navigate through them.
..."2.2.1 BIOS menu screen" for information on the menu screen items and how to select a field. Configuration options: [Français] [German] [English] ASUS K8V-X motherboard 2-11 2.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears giving you to set the system date. 2.3.3 Legacy...the available options. Configuration options: [Disabled] [360K, 5.25 in.] [1.2M , 5.25 in.] [720K , 3.5 in.] [1.44M, 3.5 in.] [2.88M, 3.5 in ] [English] : [ST320413A] : [ASUS CD-S340] : [Not Detected] : [Not Detected] Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to navigate through them.
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... this menu are auto-detected by BIOS. AMI BIOS Version Build Date ID : 08.00.08 : 08/04/03 : K8V-X_031 System Memory Size : 256MB AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. ASUS K8V-X motherboard 2-13 System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.3.6 System Information This menu...
... this menu are auto-detected by BIOS. AMI BIOS Version Build Date ID : 08.00.08 : 08/04/03 : K8V-X_031 System Memory Size : 256MB AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. ASUS K8V-X motherboard 2-13 System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.3.6 System Information This menu...