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... used in this guide viii Typography viii K8V-X 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 ...
... used in this guide viii Typography viii K8V-X 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 ...
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K8V-X specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion slots Storage Audio LAN USB Overclocking Features Special features Socket 754 for AMD Athlon™ 64 processor with built-in 1MB L2 cache ...controller Maximum of eight (8) USB 2.0 ports Memory and VLink voltage adjustable SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) from 200 MHz up to 300 MHz at 1 MHz increment Adjustable FSB/DDR ratio ASUS JumperFree ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS AI NET ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS EZ Flash ASUS CrashFree BIOS2 ASUS MyLogo2™ ASUS Instant Music Lite Cool 'n' Quiet!™ ...
K8V-X specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion slots Storage Audio LAN USB Overclocking Features Special features Socket 754 for AMD Athlon™ 64 processor with built-in 1MB L2 cache ...controller Maximum of eight (8) USB 2.0 ports Memory and VLink voltage adjustable SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) from 200 MHz up to 300 MHz at 1 MHz increment Adjustable FSB/DDR ratio ASUS JumperFree ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS AI NET ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS EZ Flash ASUS CrashFree BIOS2 ASUS MyLogo2™ ASUS Instant Music Lite Cool 'n' Quiet!™ ...
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... making it , check the items in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact 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...world of the AMD Athlon™ 64 processor and the VIA K8T800 chipset to set a new benchmark for buying the ASUS® K8V-X motherboard! Supporting up to 3GB of system memory with PC3200/PC2700/PC2100/PC1600 DDR SDRAM, high-resolution graphics via an AGP 8X slot, Serial ATA RAID, USB 2.0,...
... making it , check the items in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact 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...world of the AMD Athlon™ 64 processor and the VIA K8T800 chipset to set a new benchmark for buying the ASUS® K8V-X motherboard! Supporting up to 3GB of system memory with PC3200/PC2700/PC2100/PC1600 DDR SDRAM, high-resolution graphics via an AGP 8X slot, Serial ATA RAID, USB 2.0,...
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... in Table 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 DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM3 104 Pins 80 Pins K8V-X ® K8V-X 184-Pin DDR DIMM Sockets • It is recommended to...
... in Table 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 DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM3 104 Pins 80 Pins K8V-X ® K8V-X 184-Pin DDR DIMM Sockets • It is recommended to...
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Table 1 Recommended memory configurations Number of DIMMs DIMM1 1 Single Side 1 - 1 - 1 Double Side 1 - 1 - 2 Single Side 2 Single Side 2 Single Side 2 Single Side 2 Double Side 2 Double Side 2 Double Side 2 - 2 - 2 - 2 - 2 Double Side 3 ... 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 Single Side - Single Side Double Side Single Side Double Side Single Side Single Side Double Side Double Side Single Side Single Side Double...
Table 1 Recommended memory configurations Number of DIMMs DIMM1 1 Single Side 1 - 1 - 1 Double Side 1 - 1 - 2 Single Side 2 Single Side 2 Single Side 2 Single Side 2 Double Side 2 Double Side 2 Double Side 2 - 2 - 2 - 2 - 2 Double Side 3 ... 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 Single Side - Single Side Double Side Single Side Double Side Single Side Single Side Double Side Double Side Single Side Single Side Double...
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DDR Qualified Vendor List The following table lists the PC3200 (DDR400) memory modules that have been tested and qualified for better system performance. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction Obtain DDR DIMMs only from ASUS qualified vendors for use with this motherboard. Table 2 DDR400 Qualified Vendor List (QVL) ...M368L6423FTN-CCC HYMD232646B8J-D43 AA HYMD264646B8J-D43 AA MT8VDDT3264AG-40BCB MT16VDDT6464AG-40BCB HYS64D32300GU-5-B HYS64D64320GU-5-B HYS64D32300HU-5-C CMX512-3200C2 Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest DDR 400 Qualified Vendor List for this motherboard.
DDR Qualified Vendor List The following table lists the PC3200 (DDR400) memory modules that have been tested and qualified for better system performance. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction Obtain DDR DIMMs only from ASUS qualified vendors for use with this motherboard. Table 2 DDR400 Qualified Vendor List (QVL) ...M368L6423FTN-CCC HYMD232646B8J-D43 AA HYMD264646B8J-D43 AA MT8VDDT3264AG-40BCB MT16VDDT6464AG-40BCB HYS64D32300GU-5-B HYS64D64320GU-5-B HYS64D32300HU-5-C CMX512-3200C2 Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest DDR 400 Qualified Vendor List for this motherboard.
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... key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data. 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. 1.9 Jumpers 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Plug ...by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! ® K8V-X K8V-X Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 12 Normal (Default) 23 Clear CMOS You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to pins...
... key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data. 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. 1.9 Jumpers 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Plug ...by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! ® K8V-X K8V-X Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 12 Normal (Default) 23 Clear CMOS You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to pins...
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...Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Disabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. The items in this menu are auto-detected by BIOS. ASUS K8V-X motherboard 2-13 Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the... DMA mode. AMI BIOS Version Build Date ID : 08.00.08 : 08/04/03 : K8V-X_031 System Memory Size : 256MB AMI BIOS Displays the ...
...Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Disabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. The items in this menu are auto-detected by BIOS. ASUS K8V-X motherboard 2-13 Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the... DMA mode. AMI BIOS Version Build Date ID : 08.00.08 : 08/04/03 : K8V-X_031 System Memory Size : 256MB AMI BIOS Displays the ...
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HyperTransport(HT) Configuration Memory Configuration AMD Cool & Quiet Configuration Processor Type : AMD Athlon(tm) 64 Processor 3200+ Speed : 2000MHz HyperTransport Configuration Options HyperTransport Configuration HyperTransport Configuration HT Tristate Enabled ...
HyperTransport(HT) Configuration Memory Configuration AMD Cool & Quiet Configuration Processor Type : AMD Athlon(tm) 64 Processor 3200+ Speed : 2000MHz HyperTransport Configuration Options HyperTransport Configuration HyperTransport Configuration HT Tristate Enabled ...
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...200 MHz] [400 Mhz] [600 Mhz] [800 Mhz] HT DATA Width (Upstream) [16 BIT] Allows selection of HyperTransport downstream data width. Memory Configuration Memclock Mode Bank Interleaving CAS Latency (CL) TRC TRFC TRCD TWR TRWT TRAS TRP DDR Clock Delay 2T Command [Auto] [Auto] [Auto...Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] MEMCLK can be set by the code using one of the standard values. Configuration options: [Auto] [Limit] ASUS K8V-X motherboard 2-15 Configuration options: [16 BIT] [8 BIT] HT DATA Width (Downstream) [16 BIT] Allows selection of HyperTransport upstream data width. Select an ...
...200 MHz] [400 Mhz] [600 Mhz] [800 Mhz] HT DATA Width (Upstream) [16 BIT] Allows selection of HyperTransport downstream data width. Memory Configuration Memclock Mode Bank Interleaving CAS Latency (CL) TRC TRFC TRCD TWR TRWT TRAS TRP DDR Clock Delay 2T Command [Auto] [Auto] [Auto...Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] MEMCLK can be set by the code using one of the standard values. Configuration options: [Auto] [Limit] ASUS K8V-X motherboard 2-15 Configuration options: [16 BIT] [8 BIT] HT DATA Width (Downstream) [16 BIT] Allows selection of HyperTransport upstream data width. Select an ...
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...] TRP [Auto] Sets the TRP. Configuration options: [Auto] [2 CLK] [3 CLK] [4 CLK] [5 CLK] [6 CLK] TWR [Auto] Sets the TWR. Bank Interleaving [ Auto] Sets whether to allow memory accesses to be spread out over BANKS on the same node or across nodes, decreasing access contention. Configuration options: [Auto] [2 CLK] [3 CLK] [4 CLK] [5 CLK] [6 CLK...
...] TRP [Auto] Sets the TRP. Configuration options: [Auto] [2 CLK] [3 CLK] [4 CLK] [5 CLK] [6 CLK] TWR [Auto] Sets the TWR. Bank Interleaving [ Auto] Sets whether to allow memory accesses to be spread out over BANKS on the same node or across nodes, decreasing access contention. Configuration options: [Auto] [2 CLK] [3 CLK] [4 CLK] [5 CLK] [6 CLK...
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...disables or set to be corrected when idle. DRAM ECC Enable [Disabled] Enables or disables the DRAM ECC that allows hardware to report and correct memory errors automatically to be corrected when idle. Configuration options: [Disabled] [40ns] [80ns] [160ns] [320ns] [640ns] [1.28us] [2.56us] ....9us] [163.8us] [327.7us] [655.4us] [1.31ms] [2.62ms] [5.24ms] [10.49ms] [20.97ms] [42.00ms] [84.00ms] ASUS K8V-X motherboard 2-17 Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] ECC Configuration ECC Configuration Master ECC Enable [Disabled] Master ECC Enables support on all nodes for ...
...disables or set to be corrected when idle. DRAM ECC Enable [Disabled] Enables or disables the DRAM ECC that allows hardware to report and correct memory errors automatically to be corrected when idle. Configuration options: [Disabled] [40ns] [80ns] [160ns] [320ns] [640ns] [1.28us] [2.56us] ....9us] [163.8us] [327.7us] [655.4us] [1.31ms] [2.62ms] [5.24ms] [10.49ms] [20.97ms] [42.00ms] [84.00ms] ASUS K8V-X motherboard 2-17 Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] ECC Configuration ECC Configuration Master ECC Enable [Disabled] Master ECC Enables support on all nodes for ...
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...or disable the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology feature. Processor Displays the processor type and speed. 2-18 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup Doing this while the memory is on. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ECC Chip Kill [Disabled] Enables or disables the ECC chip kill feature. Configuration options: [Enabled] [...monitor chip. The following items appear only when the DRAM ECC Enable item is set to Enabled if you want to use the ASUS Q-Fan Technology feature to automatically adjust your CPU fan speed according to your system loading. Cool N' Quiet [Disabled] Allows you ...
...or disable the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology feature. Processor Displays the processor type and speed. 2-18 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup Doing this while the memory is on. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ECC Chip Kill [Disabled] Enables or disables the ECC chip kill feature. Configuration options: [Enabled] [...monitor chip. The following items appear only when the DRAM ECC Enable item is set to Enabled if you want to use the ASUS Q-Fan Technology feature to automatically adjust your CPU fan speed according to your system loading. Cool N' Quiet [Disabled] Allows you ...
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... Size [64MB] Allows you to select the type of Primary VGA in case of mapped memory for AGP graphic data. Select an item then press to change the advanced chipset settings. Configuration options: [32MB] [64MB] [128MB] [256MB] ASUS K8V-X motherboard 2-19 2.4.2 Chipset The Chipset menu items allow search for MDA resources. AGP Fast...
... Size [64MB] Allows you to select the type of Primary VGA in case of mapped memory for AGP graphic data. Select an item then press to change the advanced chipset settings. Configuration options: [32MB] [64MB] [128MB] [256MB] ASUS K8V-X motherboard 2-19 2.4.2 Chipset The Chipset menu items allow search for MDA resources. AGP Fast...
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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 if your system has a Plug and Play operating system. When set to [Yes], BIOS assigns an IRQ to PCI VGA card ... O/S [No] When set to [No], BIOS does not assign an IRQ to [No], BIOS configures all the devices in the system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS K8V-X motherboard 2-23 When set to the PCI VGA card even if requested. Take caution when changing the settings of PCI clocks for an IRQ. Plug...
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 if your system has a Plug and Play operating system. When set to [Yes], BIOS assigns an IRQ to PCI VGA card ... O/S [No] When set to [No], BIOS does not assign an IRQ to [No], BIOS configures all the devices in the system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS K8V-X motherboard 2-23 When set to the PCI VGA card even if requested. Take caution when changing the settings of PCI clocks for an IRQ. Plug...