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... this guide is organized ix Where to find more information ix Conventions used in this guide x Typography x A8V-E 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 ASUS Proactive features 1-4 1.3.3 Innovative ASUS features 1-5 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...
... this guide is organized ix Where to find more information ix Conventions used in this guide x Typography x A8V-E 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 ASUS Proactive features 1-4 1.3.3 Innovative ASUS features 1-5 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...
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Contents 4.3 Main menu 4-15 4.3.1 System Time 4-15 4.3.2 System Date 4-15 4.3.3 Language 4-15 4.3.4 Legacy Diskette A 4-15 4.3.5 Primary and Secondary IDE Master/Slave 4-16 4.3.6 Installed Memory 4-17 4.4 Advanced menu 4-18 4.4.1 CPU Configuration 4-18 4.4.2 Chipset 4-19 4.4.3 PCI PnP 4-21 4.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration 4-23 4.4.5 USB Configuration 4-25 4.4.6 JumperFree Configuration 4-26 4.4.7 LAN Cable Status 4-...
Contents 4.3 Main menu 4-15 4.3.1 System Time 4-15 4.3.2 System Date 4-15 4.3.3 Language 4-15 4.3.4 Legacy Diskette A 4-15 4.3.5 Primary and Secondary IDE Master/Slave 4-16 4.3.6 Installed Memory 4-17 4.4 Advanced menu 4-18 4.4.1 CPU Configuration 4-18 4.4.2 Chipset 4-19 4.4.3 PCI PnP 4-21 4.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration 4-23 4.4.5 USB Configuration 4-25 4.4.6 JumperFree Configuration 4-26 4.4.7 LAN Cable Status 4-...
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...Supports POST Network-diagnostic program T1 TSB43AB22A 1394a controller supports: - 1 x IEEE 1394 internal connector - 1 x IEEE 1394 port Supports up to 4 GB system memory 1 x PCI Express x16 slot for discrete graphics card 2 x PCI Express x1 slots 3 x PCI slots VIA® VT8237R Southbridge supports: - 2 x...bit architecture Supports AMD Cool 'n' Quiet! Software Access Point (Soft AP) feature on the next page) xi A8V-E Deluxe specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion slots Storage AI Audio Wireless LAN LAN IEEE 1394 USB Socket 939 for IEEE 802.11g/b standard - ...
...Supports POST Network-diagnostic program T1 TSB43AB22A 1394a controller supports: - 1 x IEEE 1394 internal connector - 1 x IEEE 1394 port Supports up to 4 GB system memory 1 x PCI Express x16 slot for discrete graphics card 2 x PCI Express x1 slots 3 x PCI slots VIA® VT8237R Southbridge supports: - 2 x...bit architecture Supports AMD Cool 'n' Quiet! Software Access Point (Soft AP) feature on the next page) xi A8V-E Deluxe specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion slots Storage AI Audio Wireless LAN LAN IEEE 1394 USB Socket 939 for IEEE 802.11g/b standard - ...
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A8V-E Deluxe specifications summary AI Overclocking Special features BIOS features Rear panel Internal connectors ASUS AI Overclocking (Intelligent CPU frequency tuner) ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS JumperFree CPU, Memory, and chipset voltage adjustable Stepless Frequency Selection(SFS) from 200 MHz up to 400 MHz at 1 MHz increment ASUS Wi-Fi@HOME ASUS Post Reporter™ ASUS Q-Fan2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS Multi...
A8V-E Deluxe specifications summary AI Overclocking Special features BIOS features Rear panel Internal connectors ASUS AI Overclocking (Intelligent CPU frequency tuner) ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS JumperFree CPU, Memory, and chipset voltage adjustable Stepless Frequency Selection(SFS) from 200 MHz up to 400 MHz at 1 MHz increment ASUS Wi-Fi@HOME ASUS Post Reporter™ ASUS Q-Fan2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS Multi...
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... VT8237R RAID controller onboard, the motherboard supports RAID 0 and RAID 1 configuration using DDR400/333/ 266 DIMMs. The ultra-fast 400MHz memory bus delivers the required bandwidth for details. The SATA specification allows for details. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction HyperTransport™ Technology HyperTransport... the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology that dynamically and automatically changes the CPU speed, voltage and amount of system memory using Serial ATA hard disk drives. Serial ATA technology with lower pin count, reduced voltage requirement, and up to 48...
... VT8237R RAID controller onboard, the motherboard supports RAID 0 and RAID 1 configuration using DDR400/333/ 266 DIMMs. The ultra-fast 400MHz memory bus delivers the required bandwidth for details. The SATA specification allows for details. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction HyperTransport™ Technology HyperTransport... the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology that dynamically and automatically changes the CPU speed, voltage and amount of system memory using Serial ATA hard disk drives. Serial ATA technology with lower pin count, reduced voltage requirement, and up to 48...
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... BIOS allows you to select the language of boot errors, if any. ASUS A8V-E Deluxe 1-5 See details on page 4-5. ASUS POST Reporter™ The motherboard offers a new exciting feature called the ASUS POST Reporter™ to your choice from the support CD in different languages...Winbond Voice Editor software lets you to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. 1.3.3 Innovative ASUS features Precision Tweaker Designed for overclocking aficionados, this feature allows you to gradually increase the CPU and memory voltage to restore the original BIOS data from the available options.
... BIOS allows you to select the language of boot errors, if any. ASUS A8V-E Deluxe 1-5 See details on page 4-5. ASUS POST Reporter™ The motherboard offers a new exciting feature called the ASUS POST Reporter™ to your choice from the support CD in different languages...Winbond Voice Editor software lets you to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. 1.3.3 Innovative ASUS features Precision Tweaker Designed for overclocking aficionados, this feature allows you to gradually increase the CPU and memory voltage to restore the original BIOS data from the available options.
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Chapter summary 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-6 2.4 System memory 2-10 2.5 Expansion slots 2-14 2.6 Jumpers 2-19 2.7 Connectors 2-22 ASUS A8V-E Deluxe
Chapter summary 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-6 2.4 System memory 2-10 2.5 Expansion slots 2-14 2.6 Jumpers 2-19 2.7 Connectors 2-22 ASUS A8V-E Deluxe
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... cable to plug this connector. 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four 184-pin Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Rotation +12V GND 3. CPU_FAN A8V-E DELUXE ® A8V-E DELUXE CPU_Fan connector Do not forget to...
... cable to plug this connector. 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four 184-pin Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Rotation +12V GND 3. CPU_FAN A8V-E DELUXE ® A8V-E DELUXE CPU_Fan connector Do not forget to...
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...; HY5DU56822DT-D43 •• GL3LC32G88TG-5A ••• GLIL DDR 32M8 • GLIL DDR 32M8 • ASUS A8V-E Deluxe 2-11 For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you installed four 1 GB DDR memory modules. • Due to chipset limitation, DIMM modules with the same CAS latency... on Channel B slots for better performance (DIMM_A1+DIMM_A2=DIMM_B1+DIMM_B2). • Always install DIMMs with 128 Mb memory chips or double-sided x16 memory chips are not supported in this motherboard. • Due to chipset resource allocation, the system may install 256 ...
...; HY5DU56822DT-D43 •• GL3LC32G88TG-5A ••• GLIL DDR 32M8 • GLIL DDR 32M8 • ASUS A8V-E Deluxe 2-11 For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you installed four 1 GB DDR memory modules. • Due to chipset limitation, DIMM modules with the same CAS latency... on Channel B slots for better performance (DIMM_A1+DIMM_A2=DIMM_B1+DIMM_B2). • Always install DIMMs with 128 Mb memory chips or double-sided x16 memory chips are not supported in this motherboard. • Due to chipset resource allocation, the system may install 256 ...
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Single Sided D S - Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for 4 modules inserted into the yellow and black slots as one module inserted into either slot, in a Single-channel memory configuration. Double Sided DIMM Support: A - Size 256MB 256MB 512MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 512MB ...; S i d e ( s ) : S S - support for the latest DDR400 Qualified Vendors List. 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information B - supports one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. supports on pair of modules inserted into either the yellow slots or the black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel...
Single Sided D S - Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for 4 modules inserted into the yellow and black slots as one module inserted into either slot, in a Single-channel memory configuration. Double Sided DIMM Support: A - Size 256MB 256MB 512MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 512MB ...; S i d e ( s ) : S S - support for the latest DDR400 Qualified Vendors List. 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information B - supports one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. supports on pair of modules inserted into either the yellow slots or the black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel...
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...the RTC RAM: 1. Remove the onboard battery. 3. Re-install the battery. 5. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. For system failure due to re-enter data. Move the jumper... overclocking. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the cap back to pins 2-3. ASUS A8V-E Deluxe 2-19 Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking, use the...
...the RTC RAM: 1. Remove the onboard battery. 3. Re-install the battery. 5. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. For system failure due to re-enter data. Move the jumper... overclocking. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the cap back to pins 2-3. ASUS A8V-E Deluxe 2-19 Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking, use the...
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...customizable using the Winbond Voice Editor software that alerts you can take: POST Message No CPU installed System failed CPU test System failed memory test System failed VGA test System failed due to CPU No keyboard detected No IDE hard disk detected Action • Install a...the corresponding actions you of the problem. 3.3 ASUS POST Reporter™ This motherboard includes the Winbond speech controller to the CPU socket. In case of a boot failure, you hear vocal messages during POST that came with your package. ASUS A8V-E Deluxe 3-3 This feature lets you will hear the ...
...customizable using the Winbond Voice Editor software that alerts you can take: POST Message No CPU installed System failed CPU test System failed memory test System failed VGA test System failed due to CPU No keyboard detected No IDE hard disk detected Action • Install a...the corresponding actions you of the problem. 3.3 ASUS POST Reporter™ This motherboard includes the Winbond speech controller to the CPU socket. In case of a boot failure, you hear vocal messages during POST that came with your package. ASUS A8V-E Deluxe 3-3 This feature lets you will hear the ...
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Installed Memory 256MB F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →←: Select Menu -/+: Change Value Enter: Select Sub-menu F5: Setup Defaults F10: Save and ... bar, press the right or left arrow key on the keyboard until the desired item is highlighted. • The BIOS setup screens shown in .] [ST321122A] [ASUS CDS520/A] [None] [None] [Disabled] Select Menu Item Specific Help Change the day, month, year and century. 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields...
Installed Memory 256MB F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →←: Select Menu -/+: Change Value Enter: Select Sub-menu F5: Setup Defaults F10: Save and ... bar, press the right or left arrow key on the keyboard until the desired item is highlighted. • The BIOS setup screens shown in .] [ST321122A] [ASUS CDS520/A] [None] [None] [Disabled] Select Menu Item Specific Help Change the day, month, year and century. 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields...
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...15 : 30 : 36 Wed, Sep 15 2004 Legacy Diskette A: [1.44M, 3.5 in.] Primary IDE Master Legacy Disket[tSeT3A2:1122A] Primary IDE Slave [ASUS CDS520/A] Secondary IDE Master Disabled [None] ..... [ ] Secondary IDE Slave 360K , 5.25 i[nN.one] ..... [ ] HDD SMART Monitoring 1.2M , 5.25 ...i[nD.isabl.e.d.].. [ ] 720K , 3.5 in. ..... [ ] Installed Memory 1.44M, 3.5 in. 256MB..... [ ] 2.88M, 3.5 in. ..... [ ] Select Menu Item Specific Help Specifies the capacity and physical size of the selected item. 4-14...
...15 : 30 : 36 Wed, Sep 15 2004 Legacy Diskette A: [1.44M, 3.5 in.] Primary IDE Master Legacy Disket[tSeT3A2:1122A] Primary IDE Slave [ASUS CDS520/A] Secondary IDE Master Disabled [None] ..... [ ] Secondary IDE Slave 360K , 5.25 i[nN.one] ..... [ ] HDD SMART Monitoring 1.2M , 5.25 ...i[nD.isabl.e.d.].. [ ] 720K , 3.5 in. ..... [ ] Installed Memory 1.44M, 3.5 in. 256MB..... [ ] 2.88M, 3.5 in. ..... [ ] Select Menu Item Specific Help Specifies the capacity and physical size of the selected item. 4-14...
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Configuration options: [English] [French] [German] 4.3.4 Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in .] [ST321122A] [ASUS CDS520/A] [None] [None] [Disabled] Select Menu Item Specific Help Change the day, month, year and century. Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS ... version from the options. Configuration options: [Disabled] [360K, 5.25 in.] [1.2M , 5.25 in.] [720K , 3.5 in.] [1.44M, 3.5 in.] [2.88M, 3.5 in.] ASUS A8V-E Deluxe 4-15 Installed Memory 256MB F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →←: Select Menu -/+: Change Value Enter: Select Sub-menu F5: Setup Defaults F10: Save...
Configuration options: [English] [French] [German] 4.3.4 Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in .] [ST321122A] [ASUS CDS520/A] [None] [None] [Disabled] Select Menu Item Specific Help Change the day, month, year and century. Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS ... version from the options. Configuration options: [Disabled] [360K, 5.25 in.] [1.2M , 5.25 in.] [720K , 3.5 in.] [1.44M, 3.5 in.] [2.88M, 3.5 in.] ASUS A8V-E Deluxe 4-15 Installed Memory 256MB F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →←: Select Menu -/+: Change Value Enter: Select Sub-menu F5: Setup Defaults F10: Save...
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... mode. This is not configurable. ASUS A8V-E Deluxe 4-17 Head Shows the number of the hard disk cylinders. PIO Mode Sets the PIO mode for the IDE device. Cylinder Shows the number of the hard disk read data from the hard disk. Sector Shows the number of installed memory. After entering the IDE hard.... This item is not configurable. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Transfer Mode Shows the Transfer mode. This item is not configurable. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.3.7 Installed Memory Shows the size of sectors per track.
... mode. This is not configurable. ASUS A8V-E Deluxe 4-17 Head Shows the number of the hard disk cylinders. PIO Mode Sets the PIO mode for the IDE device. Cylinder Shows the number of the hard disk read data from the hard disk. Sector Shows the number of installed memory. After entering the IDE hard.... This item is not configurable. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Transfer Mode Shows the Transfer mode. This item is not configurable. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.3.7 Installed Memory Shows the size of sectors per track.
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... Defaults F10: Save and Exit Current DRAM Frequency Shows the Transfer mode. Max Memclock (MHz) [Auto] Sets the maximum operating memory clock. This item is prevented from running faster than this sub-menu show the DRAM-related information auto-detected by the BIOS....Setup Defaults F10: Save and Exit DRAM Configuration The items in this frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [DDR200] [DDR266] [DDR333] [DDR400] ASUS A8V-E Deluxe 4-19 Advanced Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility DRAM Configuration Current DRAM Frequency Max Memclock (MHz) CAS# latency (Tcl) RAS# to CAS# delay...
... Defaults F10: Save and Exit Current DRAM Frequency Shows the Transfer mode. Max Memclock (MHz) [Auto] Sets the maximum operating memory clock. This item is prevented from running faster than this sub-menu show the DRAM-related information auto-detected by the BIOS....Setup Defaults F10: Save and Exit DRAM Configuration The items in this frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [DDR200] [DDR266] [DDR333] [DDR400] ASUS A8V-E Deluxe 4-19 Advanced Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility DRAM Configuration Current DRAM Frequency Max Memclock (MHz) CAS# latency (Tcl) RAS# to CAS# delay...
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... if you want to configure non-boot devices. Set to [Manual] if you need the BIOS to assign the IRQ DMA and memory base address fields. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] ASUS A8V-E Deluxe 4-21 Configuration options: [+1.5 V] [+1.6 V] 4.4.3 PCI PnP Advanced Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Frequency/Voltage control Plug & Play O/S [No] Resources Controlled By...
... if you want to configure non-boot devices. Set to [Manual] if you need the BIOS to assign the IRQ DMA and memory base address fields. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] ASUS A8V-E Deluxe 4-21 Configuration options: [+1.5 V] [+1.6 V] 4.4.3 PCI PnP Advanced Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Frequency/Voltage control Plug & Play O/S [No] Resources Controlled By...
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...Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility JumperFree Configuration Overclock Profile x Overclock Options x N.O.S. Option x Frequency Configuration x CPU Multiplier x Hammer Vid control x Memory Voltage Adjustment x CPU Vcore Adjustment [Auto] Overclock 3% Overclock 3% Auto Startup 2.70 V +100 mv Select Menu Item Specific Help F1:Help... Loads the standard settings for stability when overclocking. Allows you to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. The ASUS AI Non-delay Overclocking System feature intelligently determines the system load and automatically boost the performance for the system...
...Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility JumperFree Configuration Overclock Profile x Overclock Options x N.O.S. Option x Frequency Configuration x CPU Multiplier x Hammer Vid control x Memory Voltage Adjustment x CPU Vcore Adjustment [Auto] Overclock 3% Overclock 3% Auto Startup 2.70 V +100 mv Select Menu Item Specific Help F1:Help... Loads the standard settings for stability when overclocking. Allows you to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. The ASUS AI Non-delay Overclocking System feature intelligently determines the system load and automatically boost the performance for the system...
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Option Frequency Configuration CPU Multiplier Hammer Vid control Memory Voltage Adjustment CPU Vcore Adjustment [Auto] Disabled Disabled [Auto] [Startup] [2.75 V] [+100 mv] Select Menu Item Specific Help F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select ... Spectrum PCIEx clock Sync. The following items are user-configurable only when the AI Overclocking item is set to [Manual]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] ASUS A8V-E Deluxe 4-27 Advanced Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility JumperFree Configuration Overclock Profile x Overclock Options x N.O.S.
Option Frequency Configuration CPU Multiplier Hammer Vid control Memory Voltage Adjustment CPU Vcore Adjustment [Auto] Disabled Disabled [Auto] [Startup] [2.75 V] [+100 mv] Select Menu Item Specific Help F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select ... Spectrum PCIEx clock Sync. The following items are user-configurable only when the AI Overclocking item is set to [Manual]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] ASUS A8V-E Deluxe 4-27 Advanced Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility JumperFree Configuration Overclock Profile x Overclock Options x N.O.S.