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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 connected properly. • Update the motherboard BIOS. If necessary, format your hard disk drive and install an operating system. To restore all BIOS settings...
... 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 connected properly. • Update the motherboard BIOS. If necessary, format your hard disk drive and install an operating system. To restore all BIOS settings...
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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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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. x
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...: 1. Turn on the socket such that came with a notch so that it fits in place and the DIMM is keyed with the chassis. 2. ASUS K8V motherboard 1-13 Install an expansion card following the instructions that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket. 3. Align a DIMM on...2 for ISA or PCI devices. DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in only one direction. Install the drivers and/or software applications for the expansion card according to the tables next page. 4. DDR DIMM Unlocked A DDR DIMM is properly seated. Unlock a...
...: 1. Turn on the socket such that came with a notch so that it fits in place and the DIMM is keyed with the chassis. 2. ASUS K8V motherboard 1-13 Install an expansion card following the instructions that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket. 3. Align a DIMM on...2 for ISA or PCI devices. DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in only one direction. Install the drivers and/or software applications for the expansion card according to the tables next page. 4. DDR DIMM Unlocked A DDR DIMM is properly seated. Unlock a...
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shared - - - shared INT B - 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 - - - 1.8.2 IRQ assignments for this motherboard PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 PCI slot 3 ...
shared - - - shared INT B - 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 - - - 1.8.2 IRQ assignments for this motherboard PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 PCI slot 3 ...
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... as high resolution cameras, scanners, and printers. You may damage the motherboard components. These are inadequate, a USB header is purchased separately. • Install the USB 2.0 driver before using the USB 2.0 feature. ASUS K8V motherboard USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND 1-21
... as high resolution cameras, scanners, and printers. You may damage the motherboard components. These are inadequate, a USB header is purchased separately. • Install the USB 2.0 driver before using the USB 2.0 feature. ASUS K8V motherboard USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND 1-21
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...EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to install. Visit the ASUS website for more information If Autorun is enabled in your CD-ROM drive. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in this chapter for general reference only. Click ... to display more information. 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. Motherboard settings and hardware options vary, so use the setup procedures presented in your hardware.
...EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to install. Visit the ASUS website for more information If Autorun is enabled in your CD-ROM drive. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in this chapter for general reference only. Click ... to display more information. 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. Motherboard settings and hardware options vary, so use the setup procedures presented in your hardware.
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...; XP Service Pack 1 to support USB 2.0. 3.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. 3.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. VIA 4 in 1 drivers This item installs the following drivers: - VIA PCI IRQ Miniport driver. ASUS K8V motherboard 3-3 VIA ATAPI vendor support...
...; XP Service Pack 1 to support USB 2.0. 3.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. 3.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. VIA 4 in 1 drivers This item installs the following drivers: - VIA PCI IRQ Miniport driver. ASUS K8V motherboard 3-3 VIA ATAPI vendor support...
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... RAID 0 (striping) array for perfomance, use either Windows® XP/2000 operating system (OS), copy first the Promise FastTrak 376 Driver from one Master HDD on the Primary RAID connector. Using two Serial ATA hard disks on the PRI_SATA / SEC_SATA interfaces, and two ...improving data access and storage. These connection options are creating a RAID 1 (mirroring) array for creating a RAID 0 or RAID 1 array: ASUS K8V motherboard 3-13 3.5 Promise® RAID configurations The motherboard includes the Promise® PDC20376 controller chipset to support Redundant Array of data from the...
... RAID 0 (striping) array for perfomance, use either Windows® XP/2000 operating system (OS), copy first the Promise FastTrak 376 Driver from one Master HDD on the Primary RAID connector. Using two Serial ATA hard disks on the PRI_SATA / SEC_SATA interfaces, and two ...improving data access and storage. These connection options are creating a RAID 1 (mirroring) array for creating a RAID 0 or RAID 1 array: ASUS K8V motherboard 3-13 3.5 Promise® RAID configurations The motherboard includes the Promise® PDC20376 controller chipset to support Redundant Array of data from the...
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Use the arrow keys to go to install the RAID driver during or after the OS installation. The Mode field displays "Stripe". 3. Press any key to save and create a RAID 0 array. 4. ASUS K8V motherboard 3-15 The following screen appears. After you may need to the field Optimize Array for : Performance [ Array Setup Configuration ] Mode...
Use the arrow keys to go to install the RAID driver during or after the OS installation. The Mode field displays "Stripe". 3. Press any key to save and create a RAID 0 array. 4. ASUS K8V motherboard 3-15 The following screen appears. After you may need to the field Optimize Array for : Performance [ Array Setup Configuration ] Mode...
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... may need to the target drive. 7. Press for installing a new hard drive. The FastBuild utility will use . 6. Abort ASUS K8V motherboard 3-17 Install the RAID driver from the source drive to install the RAID driver during or after the OS installation. Depending on the operating system you are installing, you want the disk image...
... may need to the target drive. 7. Press for installing a new hard drive. The FastBuild utility will use . 6. Abort ASUS K8V motherboard 3-17 Install the RAID driver from the source drive to install the RAID driver during or after the OS installation. Depending on the operating system you are installing, you want the disk image...
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...the main menu. 9. Reboot and enter the FastBuild™ Main Menu again. 6. 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 operating system you to rebuild and restore data in an array.... Install the RAID driver from the support CD that your Security array has been created. 10. Press to reboot the system. 11. Press any key to...
...the main menu. 9. Reboot and enter the FastBuild™ Main Menu again. 6. 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 operating system you to rebuild and restore data in an array.... Install the RAID driver from the support CD that your Security array has been created. 10. Press to reboot the system. 11. Press any key to...
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... process. 3. Insert the motherboard support CD into the CD-ROM drive and locate the Makedisk.exe utility for the VIA RAID driver is required when installing Windows® XP/2000 operating system. A. Write-protect the floppy disk to install third-party SCSI or RAID... driver. 2. 3.6 Creating a RAID driver disk A floppy disk with RAID driver into the floppy disk drive and execute Makedisk.exe. The Makedisk.exe utility for your RAID controller. During the OS ...
... process. 3. Insert the motherboard support CD into the CD-ROM drive and locate the Makedisk.exe utility for the VIA RAID driver is required when installing Windows® XP/2000 operating system. A. Write-protect the floppy disk to install third-party SCSI or RAID... driver. 2. 3.6 Creating a RAID driver disk A floppy disk with RAID driver into the floppy disk drive and execute Makedisk.exe. The Makedisk.exe utility for your RAID controller. During the OS ...
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... system, click the Start button. button. Make sure to install the Cool 'n' Quiet!™ driver and application when using Windows® 2000/XP operating system: 1. From the Power schemes combo list box, select Minimal Power Management. 6. ASUS K8V motherboard 3-21 Click the Power... Make sure the Control Panel is set your changes and...
... system, click the Start button. button. Make sure to install the Cool 'n' Quiet!™ driver and application when using Windows® 2000/XP operating system: 1. From the Power schemes combo list box, select Minimal Power Management. 6. ASUS K8V motherboard 3-21 Click the Power... Make sure the Control Panel is set your changes and...
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... Performance combo list box to select desired mode. Click OK to effect settings. • Make sure to install the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!™ driver and application before using Windows® 98SE/ME operating system: 1. If you purchased a separate AMD CPU and heatsink with monitor chip. • .... • The AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology feature works only with the AMD heatsink and fan assembly 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 button. 4. From the...
... Performance combo list box to select desired mode. Click OK to effect settings. • Make sure to install the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!™ driver and application before using Windows® 98SE/ME operating system: 1. If you purchased a separate AMD CPU and heatsink with monitor chip. • .... • The AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology feature works only with the AMD heatsink and fan assembly 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 button. 4. From the...