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...figuration ...2-32 Security ...2-33 Boot menu ...2-30 Exit menu ...2-35 Chapter 3: Software support Installing an operating system...3-2 Support CD information...3-2 Running the support CD ...3-2 Drivers menu...3-3 Utilities menu ...3-4 Manual menu ...3-5 ASUS Contact information ...3-5 Installing hard disks ...3-6 VIA RAID configurations ...3-7 JMicron configurations ...3-8 3.2.1 3.2.2 3.2.3 3.2.4 3.2.5 3.3.1 3.3.2 3.3.3 3.3 RAID Configurations ...3-6 3.4 3.5 Creating a RAID...
...figuration ...2-32 Security ...2-33 Boot menu ...2-30 Exit menu ...2-35 Chapter 3: Software support Installing an operating system...3-2 Support CD information...3-2 Running the support CD ...3-2 Drivers menu...3-3 Utilities menu ...3-4 Manual menu ...3-5 ASUS Contact information ...3-5 Installing hard disks ...3-6 VIA RAID configurations ...3-7 JMicron configurations ...3-8 3.2.1 3.2.2 3.2.3 3.2.4 3.2.5 3.3.1 3.3.2 3.3.3 3.3 RAID Configurations ...3-6 3.4 3.5 Creating a RAID...
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K8V-XE specifications summary CPU Socket 754 for discrete graphics card 2 x PCI Express x1 3 x PCI slots VIA VT8251 SouthBridge supports: - 2 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66/33 - 4 x SATA-II 3Gb/s drivers - RAID 0, RAID 1, and JBOD configurations Audio Realtek® ALC660 6-... mouse port 1 x 6-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...
K8V-XE specifications summary CPU Socket 754 for discrete graphics card 2 x PCI Express x1 3 x PCI slots VIA VT8251 SouthBridge supports: - 2 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66/33 - 4 x SATA-II 3Gb/s drivers - RAID 0, RAID 1, and JBOD configurations Audio Realtek® ALC660 6-... mouse port 1 x 6-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...
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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 ...in 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 (...
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 ...in 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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... DIMM is keyed with the chassis. 2. Unlocked A DDR DIMM is properly seated. DDR DIMM 2. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. Install the drivers and/or software applications for BIOS information. 3. Refer to the tables next page. 4.
... DIMM is keyed with the chassis. 2. Unlocked A DDR DIMM is properly seated. DDR DIMM 2. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. Install the drivers and/or software applications for BIOS information. 3. Refer to the tables next page. 4.
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shared - ASUS K8V-XE motherboard 1-15 Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.8.3 PCI slots The PCI ... card, and other cards that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. shared - - shared - INT D When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that comply with PCI specifications. shared INT C - - 1.8.2 IRQ assignments for this motherboard PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 PCI slot 3 LAN...
shared - ASUS K8V-XE motherboard 1-15 Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.8.3 PCI slots The PCI ... card, and other cards that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. shared - - shared - INT D When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that comply with PCI specifications. shared INT C - - 1.8.2 IRQ assignments for this motherboard PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 PCI slot 3 LAN...
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...) If the USB ports on the rear panel are not jumpers! ASUS K8V-XE motherboard USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND 1 USB78 1 USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC 1-23 USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC K8V -XE R USB56 K8V-XE USB 2.0 Connectors USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND • The USB 2.0...K8V-XE Fan Connectors 6. You may damage the motherboard components. CPU and chassis fan connectors (3-pin CPU_FAN, CHA_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350mA~740mA (8.88W max.) or a total of the connector. These are inadequate, a USB header is purchased separately. • Install the USB 2.0 driver...
...) If the USB ports on the rear panel are not jumpers! ASUS K8V-XE motherboard USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND 1 USB78 1 USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC 1-23 USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC K8V -XE R USB56 K8V-XE USB 2.0 Connectors USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND • The USB 2.0...K8V-XE Fan Connectors 6. You may damage the motherboard components. CPU and chassis fan connectors (3-pin CPU_FAN, CHA_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350mA~740mA (8.88W max.) or a total of the connector. These are inadequate, a USB header is purchased separately. • Install the USB 2.0 driver...
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... is available in the optical drive. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Place the support CD in the support CD that allows you update the BIOS using this utility. The ASUS Update utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS K8V-XE motherboard 2-9 ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through...
... is available in the optical drive. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Place the support CD in the support CD that allows you update the BIOS using this utility. The ASUS Update utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS K8V-XE motherboard 2-9 ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through...
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...the ASUS website for general reference only. Click on an item to run the CD. 3-2 Chapter 3: Software support Refer to your OS documentation for more information If Autorun is enabled in your computer, browse the contents of your CD-ROM drive. The CD automatically displays the Drivers ...for updates. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to install. The support CD that came with the motherboard contains useful software and several utility drivers that enhance the motherboard features. 3.2.1 Running the support CD To begin using the support CD, simply insert the CD into your hardware...
...the ASUS website for general reference only. Click on an item to run the CD. 3-2 Chapter 3: Software support Refer to your OS documentation for more information If Autorun is enabled in your computer, browse the contents of your CD-ROM drive. The CD automatically displays the Drivers ...for updates. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to install. The support CD that came with the motherboard contains useful software and several utility drivers that enhance the motherboard features. 3.2.1 Running the support CD To begin using the support CD, simply insert the CD into your hardware...
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... the VIA Rhine Family Fast Ethernet Adapter driver. Realtek ALC660 Audio Driver Installs the USB 2.0 driver to upgrade your USB 1.1 ports to support USB 2.0. VIA Chipset Driver Program Installs the VIA Chipset Driver Program. Install the necessary drivers to USB 2.0. ASUS K8V-XE motherboard 3-3 ASUS InstALL- 3.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Installation...
... the VIA Rhine Family Fast Ethernet Adapter driver. Realtek ALC660 Audio Driver Installs the USB 2.0 driver to upgrade your USB 1.1 ports to support USB 2.0. VIA Chipset Driver Program Installs the VIA Chipset Driver Program. Install the necessary drivers to USB 2.0. ASUS K8V-XE motherboard 3-3 ASUS InstALL- 3.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Installation...
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... (PDF). Installs the Adobe Acrobat® Reader V7.0. The Acrobat® Reader software is for viewing files saved in healthy operating condition. Microsoft DirectX Driver Installs the Microsoft DirectX™driver. 3-4 Chapter 3: Software support Installing ASUS Update also installs ASUS Mylogo™. Installation Wizard for utilities.
... (PDF). Installs the Adobe Acrobat® Reader V7.0. The Acrobat® Reader software is for viewing files saved in healthy operating condition. Microsoft DirectX Driver Installs the Microsoft DirectX™driver. 3-4 Chapter 3: Software support Installing ASUS Update also installs ASUS Mylogo™. Installation Wizard for utilities.
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...64257;gure RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1 and JBOD with four SATA hard disk drives. • The JMicron chipset comes with two SATA hard disk drivers. RAID 0+1 is data striping and data mirroring combined without parity (redundancy data) having to be of the same size or larger than the existing ... image of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array. • • If you get all applications to section "3.5 Creating a RAID driver disk" for protection, you can use two new drives or use two new drives. This RAID configuration provides data protection and increases fault...
...64257;gure RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1 and JBOD with four SATA hard disk drives. • The JMicron chipset comes with two SATA hard disk drivers. RAID 0+1 is data striping and data mirroring combined without parity (redundancy data) having to be of the same size or larger than the existing ... image of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array. • • If you get all applications to section "3.5 Creating a RAID driver disk" for protection, you can use two new drives or use two new drives. This RAID configuration provides data protection and increases fault...
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... to press the F6 key to avoid computer virus infection. Press then insert the floppy disk with a RAID driver is located in the Manual menu of the motherboard support CD. 2. ASUS K8V-XE motherboard 3-9 The Makedisk.exe utility for your motherboard support CD. For additional information on VIA and JMicron RAID installation and...
... to press the F6 key to avoid computer virus infection. Press then insert the floppy disk with a RAID driver is located in the Manual menu of the motherboard support CD. 2. ASUS K8V-XE motherboard 3-9 The Makedisk.exe utility for your motherboard support CD. For additional information on VIA and JMicron RAID installation and...
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... dynamically and automatically change the CPU speed, voltage and amount of power depending on your operating system. Click OK to install the Cool 'n' Quiet!™ driver and application when using this feature. 3-10 Chapter 3: Software support Turn on the system and enter BIOS by pressing the key during the Power On...
... dynamically and automatically change the CPU speed, voltage and amount of power depending on your operating system. Click OK to install the Cool 'n' Quiet!™ driver and application when using this feature. 3-10 Chapter 3: Software support Turn on the system and enter BIOS by pressing the key during the Power On...
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ASUS K8V-XE motherboard 3-11 Click OK to effect settings. • Make sure to select desired mode. From the Energy saving features of monitor group, click the Settings....... 5. From the Windows® 98SE/ME operating system, click the Start button. Click the Performance combo list box to install the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!™ driver and application before using this feature. • The AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology feature works only with the AMD heatsink and fan assembly with monitor...
ASUS K8V-XE motherboard 3-11 Click OK to effect settings. • Make sure to select desired mode. From the Energy saving features of monitor group, click the Settings....... 5. From the Windows® 98SE/ME operating system, click the Start button. Click the Performance combo list box to install the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!™ driver and application before using this feature. • The AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology feature works only with the AMD heatsink and fan assembly with monitor...