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... 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...
... 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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...;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...
...;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...
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...figurationsoptionen: [Auto] [800 MHz] [600 MHz] [400 MHz] [200 MHz] PEG Data Scrambling [Auto] Legt die PEG-Datenzerhackung fest. Konfigurationsoptionen: [No] [Yes] ASUS K8V-XE Motherboard 2-23 Konfigurationsoptionen: [ 8 bit] [16 bit] Downstream LDT Bus Width [16 bit] Legt die Downstream-Lightning Data Transport (LDT)-Busbreite fest. Konfi...
...figurationsoptionen: [Auto] [800 MHz] [600 MHz] [400 MHz] [200 MHz] PEG Data Scrambling [Auto] Legt die PEG-Datenzerhackung fest. Konfigurationsoptionen: [No] [Yes] ASUS K8V-XE Motherboard 2-23 Konfigurationsoptionen: [ 8 bit] [16 bit] Downstream LDT Bus Width [16 bit] Legt die Downstream-Lightning Data Transport (LDT)-Busbreite fest. Konfi...
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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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...channel audio I/O ports 1 x S/PDIF out port 4 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, ASUS EZ Flash, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2, ASUS MyLogo Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Expansion slots Storage LAN USB Rear panel BIOS Feature (continued on the next page) x RAID 0, ...RAID 1, RAID 0+1, and JBOD configurations JMB 363 RAID controller supports: - 1 x SATA 3Gb/s driver - 1 x External SATA 3Gb/s driver - K8V-XE...
...channel audio I/O ports 1 x S/PDIF out port 4 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, ASUS EZ Flash, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2, ASUS MyLogo Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Expansion slots Storage LAN USB Rear panel BIOS Feature (continued on the next page) x RAID 0, ...RAID 1, RAID 0+1, and JBOD configurations JMB 363 RAID controller supports: - 1 x SATA 3Gb/s driver - 1 x External SATA 3Gb/s driver - K8V-XE...
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xi K8V-XE specifications summary Overclocking features CPU Multiplier SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection), from 200 MHz up to 300 MHz at 1MHz increment C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) EZ Flash ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS MyLogo™ ASUS EZ Flash WOL by PME, WOR by PME, WOR by Ring 2 x USB 2.0 connectors ... connector 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x System panel connector ATX form factor: 12 in x 7.6 in (30.5 cm x 19 cm) Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Live Update utility Anti-virus software User's Manual 1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x FDD cable 1 x I/O shield 1 x SATA Cable Kit (...
xi K8V-XE specifications summary Overclocking features CPU Multiplier SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection), from 200 MHz up to 300 MHz at 1MHz increment C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) EZ Flash ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS MyLogo™ ASUS EZ Flash WOL by PME, WOR by PME, WOR by Ring 2 x USB 2.0 connectors ... connector 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x System panel connector ATX form factor: 12 in x 7.6 in (30.5 cm x 19 cm) Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Live Update utility Anti-virus software User's Manual 1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x FDD cable 1 x I/O shield 1 x SATA Cable Kit (...
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X E m o t h e r b o a r d ! The motherboard combines the powers of ASUS quality motherboards! T h a n k y o u f o r b u y i n g t h e A S U S ® K 8 V- The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies making it another standout in the long line of the AMD Athlon... guide 1 x Serial ATA cable kit (SATA / Power) If any of power computing! 1.1 Welcome! Before you ahead in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents ASUS K8V-XE motherboard ASUS motherboard support CD Check your retailer. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction
X E m o t h e r b o a r d ! The motherboard combines the powers of ASUS quality motherboards! T h a n k y o u f o r b u y i n g t h e A S U S ® K 8 V- The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies making it another standout in the long line of the AMD Athlon... guide 1 x Serial ATA cable kit (SATA / Power) If any of power computing! 1.1 Welcome! Before you ahead in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents ASUS K8V-XE motherboard ASUS motherboard support CD Check your retailer. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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... the AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology that lets you enjoy high-quality 6-channel audio without having to a fast 480 Mbps on the rear panel. ASUS K8V-XE motherboard 1-3 The Serial ATA 3 Gb/s specification provides twice the bandwidth of the current Serial ATA products with lower pin count, reduced voltage requirement...
... the AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology that lets you enjoy high-quality 6-channel audio without having to a fast 480 Mbps on the rear panel. ASUS K8V-XE motherboard 1-3 The Serial ATA 3 Gb/s specification provides twice the bandwidth of the current Serial ATA products with lower pin count, reduced voltage requirement...
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... . 4. 1.4 Before 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 Hold components by power LED. When lit, this green LED indicates that the system is detached from the wall socket...
... . 4. 1.4 Before 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 Hold components by power LED. When lit, this green LED indicates that the system is detached from the wall socket...
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... 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...
... 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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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 Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. Doing so may damage the motherboard. Do not overtighten the screws!
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 Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. Doing so may damage the motherboard. Do not overtighten the screws!
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1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) 1.6.1 Overview The motherboard comes with only 32-bit or 64-bit wide data paths. 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. 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 -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. 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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... specifically designed heatsink and fan assembly. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket until it up to a 90°-100° angle. ASUS K8V-XE motherboard 1-9 Locate the 754-pin ZIF socket on the side tab to secure the CPU. Socket Lever Make sure that the socket lever is in...
... specifically designed heatsink and fan assembly. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket until it up to a 90°-100° angle. ASUS K8V-XE motherboard 1-9 Locate the 754-pin ZIF socket on the side tab to secure the CPU. Socket Lever Make sure that the socket lever is in...
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... DIMM sockets. Refer to 333MHz when the three DIMMs are not supported. Installing DDR DIMMs other than 18 chips are populated at the same time. K8V -XE R K8V-XE 184-pin DDR DIMM Sockets 1.7.2 Memory configurations Important notes You may cause memory sizing error or system boot failure. Stacked RAM and DDR...
... DIMM sockets. Refer to 333MHz when the three DIMMs are not supported. Installing DDR DIMMs other than 18 chips are populated at the same time. K8V -XE R K8V-XE 184-pin DDR DIMM Sockets 1.7.2 Memory configurations Important notes You may cause memory sizing error or system boot failure. Stacked RAM and DDR...
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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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... any slot as Single-channel memory configuration B : Supports one pair of modules inserted in two slot as Single-channel memory configuration. ASUS K8V-XE motherboard 1-13 Single Sided DS - DDR400 Qualified Vendor List (QVL) vSize Vendor CENTURY CENTURY CENTURY CENTURY CENTURY CENTURY CENTURY CENTURY CENTURY CENTURY CENTURY...
... any slot as Single-channel memory configuration B : Supports one pair of modules inserted in two slot as Single-channel memory configuration. ASUS K8V-XE motherboard 1-13 Single Sided DS - DDR400 Qualified Vendor List (QVL) vSize Vendor CENTURY CENTURY CENTURY CENTURY CENTURY CENTURY CENTURY CENTURY CENTURY CENTURY CENTURY...
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... slots support PCI cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. shared shared - ASUS K8V-XE motherboard 1-15 1.8.2 IRQ assignments for this motherboard PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 PCI slot 3 LAN Onboard Audio Onboard USB Onboard RAID INT A shared INT B - shared - shared...
... slots support PCI cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. shared shared - ASUS K8V-XE motherboard 1-15 1.8.2 IRQ assignments for this motherboard PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 PCI slot 3 LAN Onboard Audio Onboard USB Onboard RAID INT A shared INT B - shared - shared...
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...pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data. K8V -XE R CLRTC 1 2 2 3 Clear CMOS K8V-XE Clear RTC RAM Normal (Default) You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to pins 2-3. Hold...setup information such as system passwords, is powered by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. ASUS K8V-XE motherboard 1-17 1.9 Jumpers 1. You can automatically reset parameter settings to pins 1-2. 3. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap...
...pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data. K8V -XE R CLRTC 1 2 2 3 Clear CMOS K8V-XE Clear RTC RAM Normal (Default) You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to pins 2-3. Hold...setup information such as system passwords, is powered by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. ASUS K8V-XE motherboard 1-17 1.9 Jumpers 1. You can automatically reset parameter settings to pins 1-2. 3. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap...