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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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...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 ... and AMD Sempron™ processors Supports AMD 64 architecture that enables simultaneous 32-bit and 64-bit computing Supports AMD Cool 'n' Quiet! K8V-XE specifications summary CPU Socket 754 for discrete graphics card 2 x PCI Express x1 3 x PCI slots VIA VT8251 SouthBridge supports...
...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 ... and AMD Sempron™ processors Supports AMD 64 architecture that enables simultaneous 32-bit and 64-bit computing Supports AMD Cool 'n' Quiet! K8V-XE specifications summary CPU Socket 754 for discrete graphics card 2 x PCI Express x1 3 x PCI slots VIA VT8251 SouthBridge supports...
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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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... PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port Numeric Data Processor Primary IDE Channel Secondary IDE Channel Standard Function * These IRQs are usually available for BIOS information. 3. Install the drivers and/or software applications for the expansion card according to the card.
... PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port Numeric Data Processor Primary IDE Channel Secondary IDE Channel Standard Function * These IRQs are usually available for BIOS information. 3. Install the drivers and/or software applications for the expansion card according to the card.
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shared - - INT D When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that comply with PCI specifications. shared - ASUS K8V-XE motherboard 1-15 shared INT C - - shared shared - Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.8.3 ...
shared - - INT D When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that comply with PCI specifications. shared - ASUS K8V-XE motherboard 1-15 shared INT C - - shared shared - Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.8.3 ...
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... to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! These are inadequate, a USB header is purchased separately. • Install the USB 2.0 driver before using the USB 2.0 feature. DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable matches...If the USB ports on the rear panel are not jumpers! You may damage the motherboard components. CPU_FAN GND +12V Rotation K8V -XE R CHA_FAN GND +12V Rotation K8V-XE Fan Connectors 6. ASUS K8V-XE motherboard USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND 1 USB78 1 USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC 1-23 Do not forget to connect the fan...
... to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! These are inadequate, a USB header is purchased separately. • Install the USB 2.0 driver before using the USB 2.0 feature. DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable matches...If the USB ports on the rear panel are not jumpers! You may damage the motherboard components. CPU_FAN GND +12V Rotation K8V -XE R CHA_FAN GND +12V Rotation K8V-XE Fan Connectors 6. ASUS K8V-XE motherboard USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND 1 USB78 1 USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC 1-23 Do not forget to connect the fan...
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...Drivers menu appears. 2. The ASUS Update utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. 2.1.6 ASUS Update utility • Save the current BIOS file The ASUS Update is copied to your system. The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using this utility. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS...save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS K8V-XE motherboard 2-9 Update the BIOS directly from an updated BIOS file View...
...Drivers menu appears. 2. The ASUS Update utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. 2.1.6 ASUS Update utility • Save the current BIOS file The ASUS Update is copied to your system. The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using this utility. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS...save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS K8V-XE motherboard 2-9 Update the BIOS directly from an updated BIOS file View...
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Visit the ASUS website for general reference only. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support CD to display more information. 3.2 Support CD information The contents of...Click on an item to run the CD. 3-2 Chapter 3: Software support 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. Motherboard settings and...
Visit the ASUS website for general reference only. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support CD to display more information. 3.2 Support CD information The contents of...Click on an item to run the CD. 3-2 Chapter 3: Software support 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. Motherboard settings and...
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... Adapter driver. USB 2.0 Driver Installs the USB 2.0 driver to upgrade your USB 1.1 ports to USB 2.0. Installation Wizard for Drivers Installs the ASUS InstALL- JMicron JMB36X RAID Controller Driver Installs the USB 2.0 driver to upgrade your USB 1.1 ports to USB 2.0. ASUS K8V-XE motherboard 3-3 VIA Chipset Driver Program Installs the VIA Chipset Driver Program. Install the necessary drivers to support USB 2.0. 3.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu...
... Adapter driver. USB 2.0 Driver Installs the USB 2.0 driver to upgrade your USB 1.1 ports to USB 2.0. Installation Wizard for Drivers Installs the ASUS InstALL- JMicron JMB36X RAID Controller Driver Installs the USB 2.0 driver to upgrade your USB 1.1 ports to USB 2.0. ASUS K8V-XE motherboard 3-3 VIA Chipset Driver Program Installs the VIA Chipset Driver Program. Install the necessary drivers to support USB 2.0. 3.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu...
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... Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of the BIOS from the ASUS website. ASUS Update This program allows you can connect to download the latest version of any detected problems. This utility helps you keep your computer in Portable...in healthy operating condition. 3.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that you have an Internet connection so you to the ASUS website. Microsoft DirectX Driver Installs the Microsoft DirectX™driver. 3-4 Chapter 3: Software support
... Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of the BIOS from the ASUS website. ASUS Update This program allows you can connect to download the latest version of any detected problems. This utility helps you keep your computer in Portable...in healthy operating condition. 3.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that you have an Internet connection so you to the ASUS website. Microsoft DirectX Driver Installs the Microsoft DirectX™driver. 3-4 Chapter 3: Software support
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...drive. JBOD (Spanning) stands for details. 3.3.1 Installing hard disks The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives. Refer to section "3.5 Creating a RAID driver disk" for Just a Bunch of Disks and refers to hard disk drives that are not yet configured as it contains a complete copy of...figure 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 (called data mirroring) copies and maintains an identical image of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array. • •...
...drive. JBOD (Spanning) stands for details. 3.3.1 Installing hard disks The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives. Refer to section "3.5 Creating a RAID driver disk" for Just a Bunch of Disks and refers to hard disk drives that are not yet configured as it contains a complete copy of...figure 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 (called data mirroring) copies and maintains an identical image of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array. • •...
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... "VIA VT8251 RAID User's Manual" and "JMicron JMB36X RAID BIOS User's Manual"found in \Drivers\VIARAID\6420RAID\DriverDisk\ Makedisk.exe" of your RAID controller. To install the RAID driver: 1. ASUS K8V-XE motherboard 3-9 To create a RAID driver disk: 1. You can create a RAID driver disk using Makedisk.exe utility. Insert a clean floppy disk into the CD-ROM...
... "VIA VT8251 RAID User's Manual" and "JMicron JMB36X RAID BIOS User's Manual"found in \Drivers\VIARAID\6420RAID\DriverDisk\ Makedisk.exe" of your RAID controller. To install the RAID driver: 1. ASUS K8V-XE motherboard 3-9 To create a RAID driver disk: 1. You can create a RAID driver disk using Makedisk.exe utility. Insert a clean floppy disk into the CD-ROM...
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... set your Power Option Properties depending on your changes and exit BIOS Setup. 4. Click the Power...button. Click OK to install the Cool 'n' Quiet!™ driver and application when using this feature. 3-10 Chapter 3: Software support See section "2.4 Advanced Menu" for details. 3. From the Windows® 2000/XP operating system, click...
... set your Power Option Properties depending on your changes and exit BIOS Setup. 4. Click the Power...button. Click OK to install the Cool 'n' Quiet!™ driver and application when using this feature. 3-10 Chapter 3: Software support See section "2.4 Advanced Menu" for details. 3. From the Windows® 2000/XP operating system, click...
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... to select desired mode. Automatic Mode is the recommended setting. 6. ASUS K8V-XE motherboard 3-11 Double-click the Display icon in the Control Panel then select the Screen Saver tab. 3. Click the Performance combo list box to install the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!™ driver and application before using this feature. • The AMD Cool...
... to select desired mode. Automatic Mode is the recommended setting. 6. ASUS K8V-XE motherboard 3-11 Double-click the Display icon in the Control Panel then select the Screen Saver tab. 3. Click the Performance combo list box to install the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!™ driver and application before using this feature. • The AMD Cool...