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... EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE... used only for backup purposes, without intent to the owners' benefit, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED...
... EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE... used only for backup purposes, without intent to the owners' benefit, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED...
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... ix How this guide is organized ix Where to find more information ix Conventions used in this guide x Typography x A8V Deluxe specifications summary xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product Highlights 1-2 1.3.2 Unique ASUS features 1-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Placement direction 2-2 2.2.2 Screw holes 2-2 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 2-3 2.2.4 Layout Contents 2-4 2.3 Central...
... ix How this guide is organized ix Where to find more information ix Conventions used in this guide x Typography x A8V Deluxe specifications summary xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product Highlights 1-2 1.3.2 Unique ASUS features 1-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Placement direction 2-2 2.2.2 Screw holes 2-2 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 2-3 2.2.4 Layout Contents 2-4 2.3 Central...
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... - 2 x Serial ATA with RAID 0, RAID 1, and JBOD Promise® PDC20378 RAID controller - 1 x UltraDMA 133 connector - 2 x Serial ATA connectors - A8V Deluxe specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion slots Storage AI Audio AI Net IEEE 1394 USB AI BIOS AI Overclocking Features Socket 939 for RAID... support VIA VT6307 IEEE1394 controller supports - 2 x 1394 ports Maximum of eight USB 2.0 ports ÅSUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS Q-Fan 2 Technology ASUS POST Reporter™ CPU, Memory, and AGP voltage adjustable SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) from 200 MHz up to 300 MHz ...
... - 2 x Serial ATA with RAID 0, RAID 1, and JBOD Promise® PDC20378 RAID controller - 1 x UltraDMA 133 connector - 2 x Serial ATA connectors - A8V Deluxe specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion slots Storage AI Audio AI Net IEEE 1394 USB AI BIOS AI Overclocking Features Socket 939 for RAID... support VIA VT6307 IEEE1394 controller supports - 2 x 1394 ports Maximum of eight USB 2.0 ports ÅSUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS Q-Fan 2 Technology ASUS POST Reporter™ CPU, Memory, and AGP voltage adjustable SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) from 200 MHz up to 300 MHz ...
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A8V Deluxe specifications summary Special features Back panel I/O Internal I/O BIOS features Industry standard Manageability Power Requirement Form Factor Support CD contents ASUS AI NET ASUS AI BIOS ASUS POST Reporter™ ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS EZ Flash ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS MyLogo2™ ASUS Instant Music ASUS Q-Fan 2 Technology AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology Multi-... 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 Anti-virus utility * Specifications are subject to change without notice. xii
A8V Deluxe specifications summary Special features Back panel I/O Internal I/O BIOS features Industry standard Manageability Power Requirement Form Factor Support CD contents ASUS AI NET ASUS AI BIOS ASUS POST Reporter™ ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS EZ Flash ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS MyLogo2™ ASUS Instant Music ASUS Q-Fan 2 Technology AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology Multi-... 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 Anti-virus utility * Specifications are subject to change without notice. xii
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... speed between integrated circuits in compatibility, performance, investment protection, and reduced total cost of ownership and development. See page 2-11. The Serial ATA specification allows for the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Latest processor technology The AMD Athlon™ 64FX ...the required bandwidth for thinner, more flexible cables with lower pin count, reduced voltage requirement, up to the Serial ATA (SATA) specification, an evolutionary replacement of the industry's first x86-64 technology.
... speed between integrated circuits in compatibility, performance, investment protection, and reduced total cost of ownership and development. See page 2-11. The Serial ATA specification allows for the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Latest processor technology The AMD Athlon™ 64FX ...the required bandwidth for thinner, more flexible cables with lower pin count, reduced voltage requirement, up to the Serial ATA (SATA) specification, an evolutionary replacement of the industry's first x86-64 technology.
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...ASUS A8V Deluxe motherboard 1-3 Dual Serial ATA RAID The motherboard provides two high-performance Serial ATA RAID controllers that enables enhanced graphics performance with maximum bandwidth speed of devices such as camcorders, VCRs, printers,TVs, and digital cameras. USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the new Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification...connection of up to a wide range of additional RAID cards. USB 2.0 is the VGA interface specification that enhance hard disk performance and data backup protection without the cost of peripherals and devices compliant ...
...ASUS A8V Deluxe motherboard 1-3 Dual Serial ATA RAID The motherboard provides two high-performance Serial ATA RAID controllers that enables enhanced graphics performance with maximum bandwidth speed of devices such as camcorders, VCRs, printers,TVs, and digital cameras. USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the new Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification...connection of up to a wide range of additional RAID cards. USB 2.0 is the VGA interface specification that enhance hard disk performance and data backup protection without the cost of peripherals and devices compliant ...
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... mount 939-pin Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket designed for the AMD Athlon™ 64FX or AMD Athlon 64™ processor. This mark should match a specific corner on the socket to install a CPU. 1. The 128-bit-wide data paths of the marked corner (with gold triangle) on the motherboard. 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware...
... mount 939-pin Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket designed for the AMD Athlon™ 64FX or AMD Athlon 64™ processor. This mark should match a specific corner on the socket to install a CPU. 1. The 128-bit-wide data paths of the marked corner (with gold triangle) on the motherboard. 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware...
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...other cards that you ask for optimum performance and overclocking stability. When you buy an AGP card, make sure that comply with +1.5V specification. ASUS A8V Deluxe motherboard 2-17 Note the notches on the card golden fingers to ensure that they fit the AGP slot on this motherboard! 3.3V AGP...in this motherboard. ® Keyed for 1.5v A8V A8V Deluxe Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) If installing the ATI® 9500 or 9700 Pro Series VGA cards, use only the card version PN xxx-xxxxx-30 or later, for one with PCI specifications. Install only 1.5V AGP cards on your motherboard...
...other cards that you ask for optimum performance and overclocking stability. When you buy an AGP card, make sure that comply with +1.5V specification. ASUS A8V Deluxe motherboard 2-17 Note the notches on the card golden fingers to ensure that they fit the AGP slot on this motherboard! 3.3V AGP...in this motherboard. ® Keyed for 1.5v A8V A8V Deluxe Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) If installing the ATI® 9500 or 9700 Pro Series VGA cards, use only the card version PN xxx-xxxxx-30 or later, for one with PCI specifications. Install only 1.5V AGP cards on your motherboard...
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...1.1 allows faster Internet connection, interactive gaming, and simultaneous running of the USB (blue) connectors. The USB header complies with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to any of high-speed peripherals. Doing so will damage the motherboard! 2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information You must install...a USB header is available for additional USB ports. USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC ® A8V A8V Deluxe USB 2.0 Header USB78 1 USB56 1 USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND NEVER connect a 1394 cable to 480 Mbps connection speed. ...
...1.1 allows faster Internet connection, interactive gaming, and simultaneous running of the USB (blue) connectors. The USB header complies with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to any of high-speed peripherals. Doing so will damage the motherboard! 2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information You must install...a USB header is available for additional USB ports. USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC ® A8V A8V Deluxe USB 2.0 Header USB78 1 USB56 1 USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND NEVER connect a 1394 cable to 480 Mbps connection speed. ...
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... specific connector colors as a chassis intrusion sensor or microswitch. CHASSIS ® A8V (Default) A8V Deluxe Chassis Alarm Lead 15. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) This lead is color-coded for a chassis designed with a jumper cap. PWR Ground Reset Ground ® A8V A8V Deluxe System Panel Connector Reset SW ATX Power IDE_LED Switch* * Requires an ATX power supply. ASUS A8V Deluxe...
... specific connector colors as a chassis intrusion sensor or microswitch. CHASSIS ® A8V (Default) A8V Deluxe Chassis Alarm Lead 15. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) This lead is color-coded for a chassis designed with a jumper cap. PWR Ground Reset Ground ® A8V A8V Deluxe System Panel Connector Reset SW ATX Power IDE_LED Switch* * Requires an ATX power supply. ASUS A8V Deluxe...
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...to support a special feature called the ASUS POST Reporter™. ASUS A8V Deluxe motherboard 3-3 You can record your own... test System failed due to the recommended settings. See the "ASUS contact information" on the inside front cover of this manual. ... for supported processors. • Check the CPU if properly installed. • Call ASUS technical support for instructions on installing a DIMM. • Install a PCI VGA card... PCI slots, or a 1.5V AGP card into the CPU socket. 3.3 ASUS POST Reporter™ This motherboard includes the Winbond speech controller to section "2.4 ...
...to support a special feature called the ASUS POST Reporter™. ASUS A8V Deluxe motherboard 3-3 You can record your own... test System failed due to the recommended settings. See the "ASUS contact information" on the inside front cover of this manual. ... for supported processors. • Check the CPU if properly installed. • Call ASUS technical support for instructions on installing a DIMM. • Install a PCI VGA card... PCI slots, or a 1.5V AGP card into the CPU socket. 3.3 ASUS POST Reporter™ This motherboard includes the Winbond speech controller to section "2.4 ...
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...of a menu screen when there are items that item. 4.2.8 Scroll bar Advanced Chipset settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in ] [English] :[ST320413A] :[ASUS CD-S340] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] The other items on the menu bar have their respective menu items. ... of the field opposite the item. Configure DRAM Timing by a solid triangle before the item. ASUS A8V Deluxe motherboard 4-11 4.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for the menu items. If an item is a brief description of options. To display ...
...of a menu screen when there are items that item. 4.2.8 Scroll bar Advanced Chipset settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in ] [English] :[ST320413A] :[ASUS CD-S340] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] The other items on the menu bar have their respective menu items. ... of the field opposite the item. Configure DRAM Timing by a solid triangle before the item. ASUS A8V Deluxe motherboard 4-11 4.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for the menu items. If an item is a brief description of options. To display ...
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...: [Disabled] [Auto] Block (Multi-sector Transfer) [Auto] Enables or disables data multi-sectors transfers. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS A8V Deluxe motherboard 4-13 4.3.5 Primary and Secondary IDE Master/Slave While entering Setup, BIOS auto-detects the presence of the appropriate IDE device type. Setting ..., Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and SMART monitoring) are auto-detected by BIOS and are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. When set to Auto, the data transfer from and to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time. Select...
...: [Disabled] [Auto] Block (Multi-sector Transfer) [Auto] Enables or disables data multi-sectors transfers. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS A8V Deluxe motherboard 4-13 4.3.5 Primary and Secondary IDE Master/Slave While entering Setup, BIOS auto-detects the presence of the appropriate IDE device type. Setting ..., Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and SMART monitoring) are auto-detected by BIOS and are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. When set to Auto, the data transfer from and to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time. Select...
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Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.3.6 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. Processor Displays the auto-detected processor information. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Disabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. AMI BIOS ...
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.3.6 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. Processor Displays the auto-detected processor information. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Disabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. AMI BIOS ...
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... [Available], the specific IRQ is set a specific VCore offset voltage. CPU FSB Frequency [200MHz] Allows you to use. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] [Standard] [Overclock 3%] [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 7%] [Overclock 10%] [Adaptive Overclocking] The following items appear only when the AI Overclocking field is free for legacy ISA devices. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] ASUS A8V Deluxe motherboard 4-27
... [Available], the specific IRQ is set a specific VCore offset voltage. CPU FSB Frequency [200MHz] Allows you to use. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] [Standard] [Overclock 3%] [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 7%] [Overclock 10%] [Adaptive Overclocking] The following items appear only when the AI Overclocking field is free for legacy ISA devices. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] ASUS A8V Deluxe motherboard 4-27
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...Support [No] Allows you to enable or disable the Advanced Power Management (APM) feature. Configuration options: [C3] [S1] ASUS A8V Deluxe motherboard 4-31 Configuration options: [No] [Yes] 4.5.4 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Enables or disables the ACPI support in the...] [Suspend] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] Power Management/APM [Enabled] Allows you to add more tables for ACPI 2.0 specifications. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear only when the Power Management/APM item is included in the ASIC. Configuration options: [On...
...Support [No] Allows you to enable or disable the Advanced Power Management (APM) feature. Configuration options: [C3] [S1] ASUS A8V Deluxe motherboard 4-31 Configuration options: [No] [Yes] 4.5.4 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Enables or disables the ACPI support in the...] [Suspend] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] Power Management/APM [Enabled] Allows you to add more tables for ACPI 2.0 specifications. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear only when the Power Management/APM item is included in the ASIC. Configuration options: [On...
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..., motherboard and power temperatures. ASUS A8V Deluxe motherboard 4-33 This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. If any of the fans is not connected to display the detected temperatures. Select Disabled if you do not wish to the motherboard, the specific field shows N/A. CPU Fan...
..., motherboard and power temperatures. ASUS A8V Deluxe motherboard 4-33 This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. If any of the fans is not connected to display the detected temperatures. Select Disabled if you do not wish to the motherboard, the specific field shows N/A. CPU Fan...
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5.2.5 ASUS Contact information Clicking the ASUS Contact Information tab displays as stated. You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide. 5.2.6 Other information The icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the motherboard. ASUS A8V Deluxe motherboard 5-5 Click an icon to display the specified information. Motherboard Info Displays the general specifications of the support CD.
5.2.5 ASUS Contact information Clicking the ASUS Contact Information tab displays as stated. You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide. 5.2.6 Other information The icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the motherboard. ASUS A8V Deluxe motherboard 5-5 Click an icon to display the specified information. Motherboard Info Displays the general specifications of the support CD.
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...not be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are used only for backup purposes, without intent to infringe. ii SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, ... OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. or (2) the serial number of alteration is defaced or missing. All Rights Reserved. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT...
...not be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are used only for backup purposes, without intent to infringe. ii SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, ... OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. or (2) the serial number of alteration is defaced or missing. All Rights Reserved. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT...
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... ix How this guide is organized ix Where to find more information ix Conventions used in this guide x Typography x A8V Deluxe specifications summary xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product Highlights 1-2 1.3.2 Unique ASUS features 1-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Placement direction 2-2 2.2.2 Screw holes 2-2 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 2-3 2.2.4 Layout Contents 2-4 2.3 Central...
... ix How this guide is organized ix Where to find more information ix Conventions used in this guide x Typography x A8V Deluxe specifications summary xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product Highlights 1-2 1.3.2 Unique ASUS features 1-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Placement direction 2-2 2.2.2 Screw holes 2-2 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 2-3 2.2.4 Layout Contents 2-4 2.3 Central...