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... vi Safety information vii About this guide viii Conventions 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...
... vi Safety information vii About this guide viii Conventions 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...
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... staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you detect any area where it may become wet. • Place the product on ... not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. vii Contact a qualified service technician or your area...
... staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you detect any area where it may become wet. • Place the product on ... not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. vii Contact a qualified service technician or your area...
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Product introduction Chapter 1 This chapter describes the features of the layout, jumper settings, and connectors. It includes brief descriptions of the motherboard components, and illustrations of the motherboard.
Product introduction Chapter 1 This chapter describes the features of the layout, jumper settings, and connectors. It includes brief descriptions of the motherboard components, and illustrations of the motherboard.
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... 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 guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware..., Serial ATA RAID, USB 2.0, and 6-channel audio features, the motherboard takes you ahead in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for buying the ASUS® K8V-X motherboard! The motherboard combines the powers of power computing! 1.1 Welcome!
... 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 guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware..., Serial ATA RAID, USB 2.0, and 6-channel audio features, the motherboard takes you ahead in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for buying the ASUS® K8V-X motherboard! The motherboard combines the powers of power computing! 1.1 Welcome!
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...processor is the VGA interface specification that enables enhanced graphics performance with maximum bandwidth speeds of up to powerful speaker systems. ASUS K8V-X motherboard 1-3 HyperTransport™ Technology HyperTransport™ Technology is a high-speed, low latency, point-to-point link designed to increase..., investment protection, and reduced total cost of the industry's first x86-64 technology. Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology The motherboard supports the AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology that enhance hard disk performance and data backup protection without the cost...
...processor is the VGA interface specification that enables enhanced graphics performance with maximum bandwidth speeds of up to powerful speaker systems. ASUS K8V-X motherboard 1-3 HyperTransport™ Technology HyperTransport™ Technology is a high-speed, low latency, point-to-point link designed to increase..., investment protection, and reduced total cost of the industry's first x86-64 technology. Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology The motherboard supports the AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology that enhance hard disk performance and data backup protection without the cost...
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... down and reboot the system, and BIOS automatically restores the CPU previous setting for LAN on USB 2.0 - ASUS MyLogo2™ This new feature present in the motherboard allows you to personalize and add style to your system with the net-diagnosing utility VCT (Virtual Cable Tester...Gigabit PCI LAN controller chipset is equipped with customizable boot logos. USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the new Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, extending the connection speed from the ASUS support CD in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. feature of devices...
... down and reboot the system, and BIOS automatically restores the CPU previous setting for LAN on USB 2.0 - ASUS MyLogo2™ This new feature present in the motherboard allows you to personalize and add style to your system with the net-diagnosing utility VCT (Virtual Cable Tester...Gigabit PCI LAN controller chipset is equipped with customizable boot logos. USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the new Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, extending the connection speed from the ASUS support CD in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. feature of devices...
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... use a DOS-based utility or boot from the wall socket before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. No need to static electricity. 3. K8V-X ® K8V-X Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS K8V-X motherboard 1-5 ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you can easily update the system BIOS even before you install...
... use a DOS-based utility or boot from the wall socket before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. No need to static electricity. 3. K8V-X ® K8V-X Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS K8V-X motherboard 1-5 ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you can easily update the system BIOS even before you install...
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PRI_IDE 1.5 Motherboard overview 1.5.1 Motherboard layout PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard KBPWR ATX12V 24.5cm (9.6in) CPU_FAN SPDIF_O DDR DIMM1 (64 bit,184-pin module) DDR DIMM2 (64 bit,184-pin ... CD ADI AD1980 AUX FP_AUDIO FLOPPY Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) PCI1 PCI2 PCI3 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power VIA VT8237 SATA2 SATA1 PCI4 ® K8V-X PCI5 USBPWR56 USBPWR78 USB78 USB56 CLRTC Super 4Mbit I/O BIOS CHASSIS SB_PWR GAME PANEL SEC_IDE 30.5cm (12.0in) CHA_FAN 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction
PRI_IDE 1.5 Motherboard overview 1.5.1 Motherboard layout PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard KBPWR ATX12V 24.5cm (9.6in) CPU_FAN SPDIF_O DDR DIMM1 (64 bit,184-pin module) DDR DIMM2 (64 bit,184-pin ... CD ADI AD1980 AUX FP_AUDIO FLOPPY Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) PCI1 PCI2 PCI3 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power VIA VT8237 SATA2 SATA1 PCI4 ® K8V-X PCI5 USBPWR56 USBPWR78 USB78 USB56 CLRTC Super 4Mbit I/O BIOS CHASSIS SB_PWR GAME PANEL SEC_IDE 30.5cm (12.0in) CHA_FAN 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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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. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis ASUS K8V-X motherboard 1-7 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 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. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis ASUS K8V-X motherboard 1-7 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 chassis.
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K8V-X ® K8V-X Socket 754 Gold Arrow Incorrect installation of these processors can run applications faster than processors with a surface mount 754-pin Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket designed for the AMD Athlon™ 64 processor. The 128-bit-wide data paths of the CPU into the socket may bend the pins and severely damage the CPU! 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) 1.6.1 Overview The motherboard comes with only 32-bit or 64-bit wide data paths.
K8V-X ® K8V-X Socket 754 Gold Arrow Incorrect installation of these processors can run applications faster than processors with a surface mount 754-pin Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket designed for the AMD Athlon™ 64 processor. The 128-bit-wide data paths of the CPU into the socket may bend the pins and severely damage the CPU! 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) 1.6.1 Overview The motherboard comes with only 32-bit or 64-bit wide data paths.
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...°-100° angle, otherwise the CPU does not fit in one correct orientation. The lever clicks on the motherboard. 2. When the CPU is lifted up to install a CPU. 1. 1.6.2 Installing the CPU Follow these steps to a 90°-100° angle. Small triangle Gold triangle The CPU fits only in completely. 3. ASUS K8V-X motherboard 1-9
...°-100° angle, otherwise the CPU does not fit in one correct orientation. The lever clicks on the motherboard. 2. When the CPU is lifted up to install a CPU. 1. 1.6.2 Installing the CPU Follow these steps to a 90°-100° angle. Small triangle Gold triangle The CPU fits only in completely. 3. ASUS K8V-X motherboard 1-9
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... DIMM sockets location The following figure illustrates the location of the recommended configurations in this section. DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM3 104 Pins 80 Pins K8V-X ® K8V-X 184-Pin DDR DIMM Sockets • It is recommended to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other than...the memory sockets. 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may interfere with the same CAS Latency. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. • When installing long AGP cards, it is recommended to use the blue DIMM slots first. • Make sure...
... DIMM sockets location The following figure illustrates the location of the recommended configurations in this section. DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM3 104 Pins 80 Pins K8V-X ® K8V-X 184-Pin DDR DIMM Sockets • It is recommended to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other than...the memory sockets. 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may interfere with the same CAS Latency. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. • When installing long AGP cards, it is recommended to use the blue DIMM slots first. • Make sure...
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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 Single Side - Single Side - Double Side - 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...
... 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 - 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...
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...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) Size SS/DS 256MB SS 512MB DS 256MB SS 512MB DS 512MB DS 512MB...-CCC 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.
...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) Size SS/DS 256MB SS 512MB DS 256MB SS 512MB DS 512MB DS 512MB...-CCC 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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...* 7 PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port 13 8 Numeric Data Processor 14* 9 Primary IDE Channel 15* 10 Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for BIOS information. 3. ASUS K8V-X motherboard 1-13 Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to the card. Turn on the socket such that it fits in place and the DIMM is keyed...
...* 7 PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port 13 8 Numeric Data Processor 14* 9 Primary IDE Channel 15* 10 Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for BIOS information. 3. ASUS K8V-X motherboard 1-13 Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to the card. Turn on the socket such that it fits in place and the DIMM is keyed...
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... cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. shared - 1.8.2 IRQ assignments for this motherboard PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 PCI slot 3 PCI slot 4 PCI slot 5 Gigabit LAN AGP slot INT A shared - - - When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that...
... cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. shared - 1.8.2 IRQ assignments for this motherboard PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 PCI slot 3 PCI slot 4 PCI slot 5 Gigabit LAN AGP slot INT A shared - - - When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that...
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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. Install only +1.5V AGP cards. 1.8.4 AGP slot The Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot supports AGP 8X/4X (+1.5V) cards. ASUS K8V-X motherboard 1-15 Note the notches on the motherboard. When you buy an AGP card, make sure that they fit the AGP slot on the card golden fingers to ensure that you ask for optimum performance and overclocking stability.
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. Install only +1.5V AGP cards. 1.8.4 AGP slot The Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot supports AGP 8X/4X (+1.5V) cards. ASUS K8V-X motherboard 1-15 Note the notches on the motherboard. When you buy an AGP card, make sure that they fit the AGP slot on the card golden fingers to ensure that you ask for optimum performance and overclocking stability.
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... . • The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in the BIOS. ASUS K8V-X motherboard 1-17 KBPWR 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) K8V-X ® K8V-X Keyboard Power Setting 3. Otherwise, the system would not power up feature requires a power supply that can provide 500mA on the +5VSB...
... . • The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in the BIOS. ASUS K8V-X motherboard 1-17 KBPWR 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) K8V-X ® K8V-X Keyboard Power Setting 3. Otherwise, the system would not power up feature requires a power supply that can provide 500mA on the +5VSB...
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... (light blue) jack connects a tape player or other devices. 3. The functions of this jack becomes Bass/Center. 5. 1.10 Connectors This section describes and illustrates the motherboard rear panel and internal connectors. 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1 2 3 4 5 6 11 10 9 8 7 1. In 6-channel mode, the function of this jack becomes Front Speaker Out. 6. Microphone jack...
... (light blue) jack connects a tape player or other devices. 3. The functions of this jack becomes Bass/Center. 5. 1.10 Connectors This section describes and illustrates the motherboard rear panel and internal connectors. 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1 2 3 4 5 6 11 10 9 8 7 1. In 6-channel mode, the function of this jack becomes Front Speaker Out. 6. Microphone jack...