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... the drive configuration in its expansion slot. • Check the memory modules and make sure they are corrected properly. • Make sure that the device drivers are installed. • Enter BIOS setup and load default settings. • Make sure that the power cable is inserted properly in the BIOS setup. •...
... the drive configuration in its expansion slot. • Check the memory modules and make sure they are corrected properly. • Make sure that the device drivers are installed. • Enter BIOS setup and load default settings. • Make sure that the power cable is inserted properly in the BIOS setup. •...
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... Exit menu 2-34 Chapter 3: Software support 3.1 Install an operating system 3-2 3.2 Support CD information 3-2 3.2.1 Running the support CD 3-2 3.2.2 Drivers menu 3-3 3.2.3 Utilities menu 3-3 3.2.4 ASUS Contact Information 3-4 3.3 ASUS Instant Music Lite 3-5 3.4 VIA RAID configurations 3-7 3.4.1 Installing the Serial ATA (SATA) hard disks 3-7 3.4.2 Entering VIA Tech RAID BIOS Utility ... array (Performance 3-15 3.5.4 Creating a RAID 1 array (Security 3-16 3.5.5 Other FastBuild Utility Commands 3-18 3.6 Creating a RAID driver disk 3-20 3.7 Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology 3-21 v
... Exit menu 2-34 Chapter 3: Software support 3.1 Install an operating system 3-2 3.2 Support CD information 3-2 3.2.1 Running the support CD 3-2 3.2.2 Drivers menu 3-3 3.2.3 Utilities menu 3-3 3.2.4 ASUS Contact Information 3-4 3.3 ASUS Instant Music Lite 3-5 3.4 VIA RAID configurations 3-7 3.4.1 Installing the Serial ATA (SATA) hard disks 3-7 3.4.2 Entering VIA Tech RAID BIOS Utility ... array (Performance 3-15 3.5.4 Creating a RAID 1 array (Security 3-16 3.5.5 Other FastBuild Utility Commands 3-18 3.6 Creating a RAID driver disk 3-20 3.7 Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology 3-21 v
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x K8V specifications summary Back panel I/O Internal I/O BIOS features Industry standard Manageability Power Requirement Form Factor Support CD contents 1 x Parallel port 1 x Serial port 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 ... 2.2, USB 2.0/1.1 WOL by PME, WOR by PME ATX power supply (with 4-pin 12V plug) ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) Device drivers ASUS PC Probe Trend Micro™ PC-cillin™ 2002 anti-virus software * Specifications are subject to change without notice.
x K8V specifications summary Back panel I/O Internal I/O BIOS features Industry standard Manageability Power Requirement Form Factor Support CD contents 1 x Parallel port 1 x Serial port 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 ... 2.2, USB 2.0/1.1 WOL by PME, WOR by PME ATX power supply (with 4-pin 12V plug) ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) Device drivers ASUS PC Probe Trend Micro™ PC-cillin™ 2002 anti-virus software * Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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...settings, if any. Assign an IRQ to the tables next page. 4. Refer to the card. DDR DIMM Unlocked A DDR DIMM is properly seated. ASUS K8V motherboard 1-13 Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. 1.8 Expansion slots To install and configure an expansion card: 1. ...card following the instructions that it fits in place and the DIMM is keyed with a notch so that came with the chassis. 2. Install the drivers and/or software applications for the expansion card according to install a DIMM. 1. See Chapter 2 for ISA or PCI devices. DO NOT force ...
...settings, if any. Assign an IRQ to the tables next page. 4. Refer to the card. DDR DIMM Unlocked A DDR DIMM is properly seated. ASUS K8V motherboard 1-13 Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. 1.8 Expansion slots To install and configure an expansion card: 1. ...card following the instructions that it fits in place and the DIMM is keyed with a notch so that came with the chassis. 2. Install the drivers and/or software applications for the expansion card according to install a DIMM. 1. See Chapter 2 for ISA or PCI devices. DO NOT force ...
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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. 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction shared - - - Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the ...
shared - - - INT D - - - When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that comply with PCI specifications. 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction shared - - - Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the ...
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...+ GND • The USB 2.0 module is available for connecting next generation USB peripherals such as high resolution cameras, scanners, and printers. ASUS K8V motherboard USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND 1-21 Lack of the connector. DO NOT place jumper caps on the rear panel are not jumpers! CPU_FAN ...; K8V 12-Volt Fan Connectors CHA_FAN GND +12V Rotation 6. Connect the USB cable of 1A~2.22A (26.64W max.) at +12V. 5. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. These are inadequate, a USB header is purchased separately. • Install the USB 2.0 driver before using the ...
...+ GND • The USB 2.0 module is available for connecting next generation USB peripherals such as high resolution cameras, scanners, and printers. ASUS K8V motherboard USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND 1-21 Lack of the connector. DO NOT place jumper caps on the rear panel are not jumpers! CPU_FAN ...; K8V 12-Volt Fan Connectors CHA_FAN GND +12V Rotation 6. Connect the USB cable of 1A~2.22A (26.64W max.) at +12V. 5. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. These are inadequate, a USB header is purchased separately. • Install the USB 2.0 driver before using the ...
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.... 3.2 Support CD information The support CD that came with the motherboard contains useful software and several utility drivers that enhance the motherboard features. Visit the ASUS website for general reference only. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in this chapter for updates. 3.2.1 Running the support CD To...
.... 3.2 Support CD information The support CD that came with the motherboard contains useful software and several utility drivers that enhance the motherboard features. Visit the ASUS website for general reference only. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in this chapter for updates. 3.2.1 Running the support CD To...
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VIA 4 in 1 drivers This item installs the following drivers: - ASUS K8V motherboard 3-3 VIA PCI IRQ Miniport driver. Cool 'n' Quiet driver Installs the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology driver. 3.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. VIA AGP VxD driver - For Windows® XP users, make sure to install Windows® XP Service Pack...
VIA 4 in 1 drivers This item installs the following drivers: - ASUS K8V motherboard 3-3 VIA PCI IRQ Miniport driver. Cool 'n' Quiet driver Installs the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology driver. 3.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. VIA AGP VxD driver - For Windows® XP users, make sure to install Windows® XP Service Pack...
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... the entire system. • If you use either Windows® XP/2000 operating system (OS), copy first the Promise FastTrak 376 Driver from one drive to the FastTrak 376 Quick Start Guide and SATA Quick Start Guide in the support CD for RAID configuration. 1. Follow... floppy disk before creating RAID configurations. • The chipset supports RAID 0 (striping) or RAID 1 (mirroring) for creating a RAID 0 or RAID 1 array: ASUS K8V motherboard 3-13 Two hard disks perform the same work as it contains a complete copy of a single disk alone, thus improving data access and storage. HDDs...
... the entire system. • If you use either Windows® XP/2000 operating system (OS), copy first the Promise FastTrak 376 Driver from one drive to the FastTrak 376 Quick Start Guide and SATA Quick Start Guide in the support CD for RAID configuration. 1. Follow... floppy disk before creating RAID configurations. • The chipset supports RAID 0 (striping) or RAID 1 (mirroring) for creating a RAID 0 or RAID 1 array: ASUS K8V motherboard 3-13 Two hard disks perform the same work as it contains a complete copy of a single disk alone, thus improving data access and storage. HDDs...
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...OS). In the FastBuild™ utility main menu, press to install the RAID driver during or after the OS installation. After you may need to select Auto Setup. Install the RAID driver from the support CD that came with the space bar. After making a selection...drive. 6. 3.5.3 Creating a RAID 0 array (Performance) 1. During the boot process, the MBFastTrak376 BIOS checks and displays the disk array information. 5. ASUS K8V motherboard 3-15 The Mode field displays "Stripe". 3. Use the arrow keys to go to save and create a RAID 0 array. 4. The following screen appears.
...OS). In the FastBuild™ utility main menu, press to install the RAID driver during or after the OS installation. After you may need to select Auto Setup. Install the RAID driver from the support CD that came with the space bar. After making a selection...drive. 6. 3.5.3 Creating a RAID 0 array (Performance) 1. During the boot process, the MBFastTrak376 BIOS checks and displays the disk array information. 5. ASUS K8V motherboard 3-15 The Mode field displays "Stripe". 3. Use the arrow keys to go to save and create a RAID 0 array. 4. The following screen appears.
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.... Failure to install the RAID driver during or after the OS installation. The following message appears: Do you would like to use an existing drive that the new hard drive you may need to do so may cause data loss. 1. Abort ASUS K8V motherboard 3-17 In the FastBuild™...; utility main menu, press to duplicate the image... Press to the target drive. 7. The FastBuild utility will use in the array has the same or larger capacity as the existing drive. Continue N - 7. Install the RAID driver from the source...
.... Failure to install the RAID driver during or after the OS installation. The following message appears: Do you would like to use an existing drive that the new hard drive you may need to do so may cause data loss. 1. Abort ASUS K8V motherboard 3-17 In the FastBuild™...; utility main menu, press to duplicate the image... Press to the target drive. 7. The FastBuild utility will use in the array has the same or larger capacity as the existing drive. Continue N - 7. Install the RAID driver from the source...
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... Menu. 3. Press to the main menu. 9. Select 5 for View Array to view the drive assignments of hard disks in the array: 1. 8. Install the RAID driver from the support CD that your Security array has been created. 10. Rebuild Array (5): This command restores the array and system data after faults on...are installing (or that is completed, a message appears confirming that came with an identical model. 5. When the duplication process is already installed), the RAID driver installation sequence may vary. 3.5.5 Other FastBuild Utility Commands Command options 3-6 on the hard disks.
... Menu. 3. Press to the main menu. 9. Select 5 for View Array to view the drive assignments of hard disks in the array: 1. 8. Install the RAID driver from the support CD that your Security array has been created. 10. Rebuild Array (5): This command restores the array and system data after faults on...are installing (or that is completed, a message appears confirming that came with an identical model. 5. When the duplication process is already installed), the RAID driver installation sequence may vary. 3.5.5 Other FastBuild Utility Commands Command options 3-6 on the hard disks.
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...Makedisk.exe utility for your RAID controller. Press then insert the floppy disk with the Promise® SATA 376 or FastTrak 376 driver is required when installing Windows® XP/2000 operating system. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to avoid computer virus infection. You can ... motherboard support CD into the floppy disk drive and execute Makedisk.exe. The Makedisk.exe utility for the VIA RAID driver is located in "\Drivers\VIARAID\6420RAID\DriverDisk\Makedisk.exe" of the motherboard support CD. For additional information on RAID installation and configuration, refer to...
...Makedisk.exe utility for your RAID controller. Press then insert the floppy disk with the Promise® SATA 376 or FastTrak 376 driver is required when installing Windows® XP/2000 operating system. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to avoid computer virus infection. You can ... motherboard support CD into the floppy disk drive and execute Makedisk.exe. The Makedisk.exe utility for the VIA RAID driver is located in "\Drivers\VIARAID\6420RAID\DriverDisk\Makedisk.exe" of the motherboard support CD. For additional information on RAID installation and configuration, refer to...
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...set it to Enabled. From the Power schemes combo list box, select Minimal Power Management. 6. Click OK to install the Cool 'n' Quiet!™ driver and application when using Windows® 2000/XP operating system: 1. Reboot your computer and set it to Classic View. 3. The following dialog box...on the system and enter BIOS by pressing the key during the Power On Self-Tests (POST). 2. Select Settings, then Control Panel. 2. ASUS K8V motherboard 3-21 Save your operating system. Double-click the Display icon in the Control Panel then select the Screen Saver tab. 4. In the ...
...set it to Enabled. From the Power schemes combo list box, select Minimal Power Management. 6. Click OK to install the Cool 'n' Quiet!™ driver and application when using Windows® 2000/XP operating system: 1. Reboot your computer and set it to Classic View. 3. The following dialog box...on the system and enter BIOS by pressing the key during the Power On Self-Tests (POST). 2. Select Settings, then Control Panel. 2. ASUS K8V motherboard 3-21 Save your operating system. Double-click the Display icon in the Control Panel then select the Screen Saver tab. 4. In the ...
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... tab. 5. Automatic Mode is the recommended setting. 6. Click OK to effect settings. • Make sure 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... the Performance combo list box to select desired mode. If you purchased a separate AMD CPU and heatsink with fan package, use the ASUS Q-Fan Technology feature to automatically adjust the CPU fan speed according to your system loading. 3-22 Chapter 3: Software support
... tab. 5. Automatic Mode is the recommended setting. 6. Click OK to effect settings. • Make sure 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... the Performance combo list box to select desired mode. If you purchased a separate AMD CPU and heatsink with fan package, use the ASUS Q-Fan Technology feature to automatically adjust the CPU fan speed according to your system loading. 3-22 Chapter 3: Software support