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1.5 Motherboard-Übersicht 1.5.1 Motherboard-Layout KBPWR PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard ATX12V COM1 19,2cm CPU_FAN DDR DIMM1 (64 bit,184-pin module) DDR DIMM2 (64 bit,184-pin module) ... F_USB12 Bottom: USB3 USB4 Top: RJ-45 USBPW1 Top:Line In Center:Line Out Below:Mic In SPDIF_O VIA K8T890 EATXPWR JMicron JMB363 SATA_RAID1 PCIEX16 K8V -XE PCI1 R RTL8201CL CD ALC660 AAFP GAME PCI2 VIA VT8251 PCI3 PCIEX1_1 PCIEX1_2 FLOPPY Super I/O 4M BIOS CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power SATA4 SATA2 SATA3...
1.5 Motherboard-Übersicht 1.5.1 Motherboard-Layout KBPWR PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard ATX12V COM1 19,2cm CPU_FAN DDR DIMM1 (64 bit,184-pin module) DDR DIMM2 (64 bit,184-pin module) ... F_USB12 Bottom: USB3 USB4 Top: RJ-45 USBPW1 Top:Line In Center:Line Out Below:Mic In SPDIF_O VIA K8T890 EATXPWR JMicron JMB363 SATA_RAID1 PCIEX16 K8V -XE PCI1 R RTL8201CL CD ALC660 AAFP GAME PCI2 VIA VT8251 PCI3 PCIEX1_1 PCIEX1_2 FLOPPY Super I/O 4M BIOS CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power SATA4 SATA2 SATA3...
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DDR-Liste qualifizierter Anbieter In der folgenden Tabelle werden die PC3200 (DDR400)-Speichermodule aufgeführt, die für die Benutzung mit diesem Motherboard getestet und für gut befunden wurden. DDR400-Liste qualifizierter Anbieter (QVL) Größe 256MB 512MB 512MB 1024MB 256MB 256MB 512MB 512MB 1024MB ...
DDR-Liste qualifizierter Anbieter In der folgenden Tabelle werden die PC3200 (DDR400)-Speichermodule aufgeführt, die für die Benutzung mit diesem Motherboard getestet und für gut befunden wurden. DDR400-Liste qualifizierter Anbieter (QVL) Größe 256MB 512MB 512MB 1024MB 256MB 256MB 512MB 512MB 1024MB ...
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...;c Help Enable/Disable AMD Coll'n'Quiet function which support P-state transitions in diesem Untermenü zeigen DRAM-bezogene Informationen, die vom BIOS automatisch ermittelt wurden. ASUS K8V-XE Motherboard 2-21 AMD K8 CoolʼnʼQuiet control [Disabled] Hier können Sie die AMD Cool ʻnʼ Quiet!TM Technology-Funktion einstellen oder deaktivieren...
...;c Help Enable/Disable AMD Coll'n'Quiet function which support P-state transitions in diesem Untermenü zeigen DRAM-bezogene Informationen, die vom BIOS automatisch ermittelt wurden. ASUS K8V-XE Motherboard 2-21 AMD K8 CoolʼnʼQuiet control [Disabled] Hier können Sie die AMD Cool ʻnʼ Quiet!TM Technology-Funktion einstellen oder deaktivieren...
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...figurationsoptionen: [ 8 bit] [16 bit] Downstream LDT Bus Width [16 bit] Legt die Downstream-Lightning Data Transport (LDT)-Busbreite fest. Konfigurationsoptionen: [No] [Yes] ASUS K8V-XE Motherboard 2-23 Upstream LDT Bus Width [16 bit] Legt die Upstream-Lightning Data Transport (LDT)-Busbreite fest. Konfigurationsoptionen: [ 8 bit] [16 bit] LDT Bus Frequency...
...figurationsoptionen: [ 8 bit] [16 bit] Downstream LDT Bus Width [16 bit] Legt die Downstream-Lightning Data Transport (LDT)-Busbreite fest. Konfigurationsoptionen: [No] [Yes] ASUS K8V-XE Motherboard 2-23 Upstream LDT Bus Width [16 bit] Legt die Upstream-Lightning Data Transport (LDT)-Busbreite fest. Konfigurationsoptionen: [ 8 bit] [16 bit] LDT Bus Frequency...
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Contents Notices ...vi Safety information ...vii About this guide ...viii Typography ...ix K8V-XE specifications summary ...x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 1.2 1.3 Welcome! ...1-2 Package contents...1-2 Special features ...1-2 1.3.1 1.3.2 Product highlights ...1-2 Innovative ASUS features ...1-4 1.4 1.5 Before you proceed ...1-5 Motherboard overview...1-6 1.5.1 1.5.2 1.5.3 1.6.1 1.6.2 1.7.1 1.7.2 1.7.3 1.8.1 1.8.2 1.8.3 1.8.5 1.8.6 Motherboard layout ...1-6 Placement direction ...1-7 Screw holes ...1-7 Overview ...1-8 Installling the CPU ...1-9 DIMM sockets location ...1-...
Contents Notices ...vi Safety information ...vii About this guide ...viii Typography ...ix K8V-XE specifications summary ...x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 1.2 1.3 Welcome! ...1-2 Package contents...1-2 Special features ...1-2 1.3.1 1.3.2 Product highlights ...1-2 Innovative ASUS features ...1-4 1.4 1.5 Before you proceed ...1-5 Motherboard overview...1-6 1.5.1 1.5.2 1.5.3 1.6.1 1.6.2 1.7.1 1.7.2 1.7.3 1.8.1 1.8.2 1.8.3 1.8.5 1.8.6 Motherboard layout ...1-6 Placement direction ...1-7 Screw holes ...1-7 Overview ...1-8 Installling the CPU ...1-9 DIMM sockets location ...1-...
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...cables are correctly connected and the power cables are using an adapter or extension cord. Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in municipal waste. Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature...on it, carefully read all power cables are connected. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. Operation safety Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you detect any...
...cables are correctly connected and the power cables are using an adapter or extension cord. Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in municipal waste. Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature...on it, carefully read all power cables are connected. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. Operation safety Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you detect any...
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...that may have to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. viii About this guide is organized This manual contains the following sources for additional ... the contents of the jumpers and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Optional documentation ASUS websites 2. The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. This chapter also lists the hardware setup procedures that comes with the motherboard package. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup ...
...that may have to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. viii About this guide is organized This manual contains the following sources for additional ... the contents of the jumpers and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Optional documentation ASUS websites 2. The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. This chapter also lists the hardware setup procedures that comes with the motherboard package. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup ...
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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. Product introduction Chapter 1 This chapter describes the features of the layout, jumper settings, and connectors.
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... a host of new features and latest technologies making it , check the items in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents ASUS K8V-XE motherboard ASUS motherboard support CD Check your motherboard package for an effective desktop platform solution. Before you ahead in the long line of the AMD Athlon™ 64 / Sempron™ processor and the...
... a host of new features and latest technologies making it , check the items in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents ASUS K8V-XE motherboard ASUS motherboard support CD Check your motherboard package for an effective desktop platform solution. Before you ahead in the long line of the AMD Athlon™ 64 / Sempron™ processor and the...
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... -class performance for thinner, more flexible cables with digital connectivity to powerful audio and speaker systems. USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from the 12 Mbps bandwidth on...advanced sound cards. The AMD Sempron™ is backward compatible with a host of the industry's first x86-64 technology. ASUS K8V-XE motherboard 1-3 USB 2.0 is a 32-bit processor that lets you enjoy high-quality 6-channel audio without having to deliver best-in ...
... -class performance for thinner, more flexible cables with digital connectivity to powerful audio and speaker systems. USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from the 12 Mbps bandwidth on...advanced sound cards. The AMD Sempron™ is backward compatible with a host of the industry's first x86-64 technology. ASUS K8V-XE motherboard 1-3 USB 2.0 is a 32-bit processor that lets you enjoy high-quality 6-channel audio without having to deliver best-in ...
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...floppy disk. This protection eliminates the need to use a DOS-based utility or boot from the ASUS support CD in case the system hangs due to overclocking. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. No need to ...the BIOS default settings in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you...
...floppy disk. This protection eliminates the need to use a DOS-based utility or boot from the ASUS support CD in case the system hangs due to overclocking. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. No need to ...the BIOS default settings in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you...
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... you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. SB_PWR K8V -XE R ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off K8V-XE Onboard LED ASUS K8V-XE motherboard 1-5 Take note of the onboard LED. Hold components by power LED. Before you install or ...socket before handling components to avoid touching the ICs on a grounded antistatic pad or in soft-off mode, a reminder that you install motherboard components or change any component. When lit, this green LED indicates that came with a stand-by the edges to avoid damaging them...
... you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. SB_PWR K8V -XE R ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off K8V-XE Onboard LED ASUS K8V-XE motherboard 1-5 Take note of the onboard LED. Hold components by power LED. Before you install or ...socket before handling components to avoid touching the ICs on a grounded antistatic pad or in soft-off mode, a reminder that you install motherboard components or change any component. When lit, this green LED indicates that came with a stand-by the edges to avoid damaging them...
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1.5 Motherboard overview 1.5.1 Motherboard layout 19.2cm (7.6in) PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard KBPWR ATX12V CPU_FAN COM1 F_USB12 Bottom: USB3 RJ-45 USB4 Top: USBPW1 SPDIF_O VIA K8T890 JMicron JMB363 K8V -XE R PCIEX16 SATA_RAID1 PCI2 RTL8201CL VIA VT8251 CD ALC660 PCI3 Super I/O SEC_IDE PCIEX1_1 AAFP 4M BIOS CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power SATA4 SATA2 SATA3 SATA1...
1.5 Motherboard overview 1.5.1 Motherboard layout 19.2cm (7.6in) PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard KBPWR ATX12V CPU_FAN COM1 F_USB12 Bottom: USB3 RJ-45 USB4 Top: USBPW1 SPDIF_O VIA K8T890 JMicron JMB363 K8V -XE R PCIEX16 SATA_RAID1 PCI2 RTL8201CL VIA VT8251 CD ALC660 PCI3 Super I/O SEC_IDE PCIEX1_1 AAFP 4M BIOS CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power SATA4 SATA2 SATA3 SATA1...
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The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. Doing so may damage the motherboard. Do not overtighten the screws! Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. 1.5.2 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the chassis in the image below. 1.5.3 Screw holes Place six (6) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis K8V -XE R ASUS K8V-XE motherboard 1-7
The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. Doing so may damage the motherboard. Do not overtighten the screws! Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. 1.5.2 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the chassis in the image below. 1.5.3 Screw holes Place six (6) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis K8V -XE R ASUS K8V-XE motherboard 1-7
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K8V -XE R K8V-XE CPU 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. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) 1.6.1 Overview The motherboard comes with only 32-bit or 64-bit wide data paths. 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
K8V -XE R K8V-XE CPU 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. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) 1.6.1 Overview The motherboard comes with only 32-bit or 64-bit wide data paths. 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
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... in place, push down the socket lever to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! 5. Install specifically designed heatsink and fan assembly. ASUS K8V-XE motherboard 1-9 Position the CPU above the socket such that it up to install a CPU. 1. Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it is...
... in place, push down the socket lever to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! 5. Install specifically designed heatsink and fan assembly. ASUS K8V-XE motherboard 1-9 Position the CPU above the socket such that it up to install a CPU. 1. Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it is...
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Memory Frequency Sockets DIMM1 populated populated ---populated populated DIMM2 -populated populated -populated -populated DIMM3 ---populated populated populated populated Frequency 400MHz 400MHz 400MHz 400MHz 400MHz 400MHz 333MHz ASUS K8V-XE motherboard 1-11
Memory Frequency Sockets DIMM1 populated populated ---populated populated DIMM2 -populated populated -populated -populated DIMM3 ---populated populated populated populated Frequency 400MHz 400MHz 400MHz 400MHz 400MHz 400MHz 333MHz ASUS K8V-XE motherboard 1-11
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...fied Vendor List The following table lists the PC3200 (DDR400) memory modules that have been tested and qualified for use with this motherboard. DDR400 Qualified Vendor List (QVL) Size 256MB 512MB 512MB 1024MB 256MB 256MB 512MB 512MB 1024MB 256MB 512MB 256MB 512MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 256MB...
...fied Vendor List The following table lists the PC3200 (DDR400) memory modules that have been tested and qualified for use with this motherboard. DDR400 Qualified Vendor List (QVL) Size 256MB 512MB 512MB 1024MB 256MB 256MB 512MB 512MB 1024MB 256MB 512MB 256MB 512MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 256MB...