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... on it another standout in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® A8V-E Deluxe motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in the long... line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. Before you for the following items. Motherboard ASUS A8V-E Deluxe motherboard I/O modules IEEE1394 (1 port) module Serial port module (COM port) USB 2.0 (2 ports) and GAME (1 port) module Cables 2 x Serial...
... on it another standout in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® A8V-E Deluxe motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in the long... line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. Before you for the following items. Motherboard ASUS A8V-E Deluxe motherboard I/O modules IEEE1394 (1 port) module Serial port module (COM port) USB 2.0 (2 ports) and GAME (1 port) module Cables 2 x Serial...
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... your computer into a high-end entertainment system with 16-bit DAC, a stereo 16-bit ADC, and an AC97 2.3 compatible multi-channel audio designed for details. ASUS A8V-E Deluxe 1-3 PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect technology that speeds up to 400 Mbps transfer rates through simple, low...
... your computer into a high-end entertainment system with 16-bit DAC, a stereo 16-bit ADC, and an AC97 2.3 compatible multi-channel audio designed for details. ASUS A8V-E Deluxe 1-3 PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect technology that speeds up to 400 Mbps transfer rates through simple, low...
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...voltage to achieve maximum system performance. 1.3.3 Innovative ASUS features Precision Tweaker Designed for overclocking aficionados, this feature allows you to configure easier and faster. ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology The ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology smartly adjusts the fan ...ASUS POST Reporter™ The motherboard offers a new exciting feature called the ASUS POST Reporter™ to provide friendly voice messages and alerts during the Power-On Self-Tests (POST) informing you of the system boot status and causes of your system configuration for optimized graphics performance. ASUS A8V-E Deluxe...
...voltage to achieve maximum system performance. 1.3.3 Innovative ASUS features Precision Tweaker Designed for overclocking aficionados, this feature allows you to configure easier and faster. ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology The ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology smartly adjusts the fan ...ASUS POST Reporter™ The motherboard offers a new exciting feature called the ASUS POST Reporter™ to provide friendly voice messages and alerts during the Power-On Self-Tests (POST) informing you of the system boot status and causes of your system configuration for optimized graphics performance. ASUS A8V-E Deluxe...
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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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... or in the bag that came with a standby power LED that lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. A8V-E DELUXE SB_PWR ON ® Standby Power A8V-E DELUXE Onboard LED OFF Powered Off ASUS A8V-E Deluxe 2-1 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to indicate that...
... or in the bag that came with a standby power LED that lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. A8V-E DELUXE SB_PWR ON ® Standby Power A8V-E DELUXE Onboard LED OFF Powered Off ASUS A8V-E Deluxe 2-1 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to indicate that...
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.... Reset switch (Blue 2-pin RESET) Page 2-24 2-24 2-24 2-25 2-26 2-26 2-26 2-26 2-27 2-27 2-28 2-28 2-29 2-29 2-30 2-30 2-31 2-31 2-32 ASUS A8V-E Deluxe 2-5 Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) 18. Digital audio connector (4-pin SPDIF) 19. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) 2. CPU fan connector (4-pin...
.... Reset switch (Blue 2-pin RESET) Page 2-24 2-24 2-24 2-25 2-26 2-26 2-26 2-26 2-27 2-27 2-28 2-28 2-29 2-29 2-30 2-30 2-31 2-31 2-32 ASUS A8V-E Deluxe 2-5 Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) 18. Digital audio connector (4-pin SPDIF) 19. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) 2. CPU fan connector (4-pin...
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... the gold triangle matches the socket corner with a small triangle. 4. When the CPU is lifted up to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! 5. ASUS A8V-E Deluxe 2-7 Carefully insert the CPU into the socket to a 90°-100° angle. Position the CPU above the socket such that it is locked. DO...
... the gold triangle matches the socket corner with a small triangle. 4. When the CPU is lifted up to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! 5. ASUS A8V-E Deluxe 2-7 Carefully insert the CPU into the socket to a 90°-100° angle. Position the CPU above the socket such that it is locked. DO...
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2. A clicking sound denotes that the fan and heatsink assembly perfectly fits the retention mechanism module base, otherwise you cannot snap the retention bracket in place. Make sure that the retention bracket is in place. 4. Attach one end of the retention bracket (near the retention bracket lock) to the retention module base. Push down the retention bracket lock on the retention mechanism to secure the heatsink and fan to the retention module base. 3. ASUS A8V-E Deluxe 2-9 Align the other end of the retention bracket to the module base.
2. A clicking sound denotes that the fan and heatsink assembly perfectly fits the retention mechanism module base, otherwise you cannot snap the retention bracket in place. Make sure that the retention bracket is in place. 4. Attach one end of the retention bracket (near the retention bracket lock) to the retention module base. Push down the retention bracket lock on the retention mechanism to secure the heatsink and fan to the retention module base. 3. ASUS A8V-E Deluxe 2-9 Align the other end of the retention bracket to the module base.
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...; VS32M8-5 • N/A • HY5DU56822DT-D43 ••• 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 128 Mb...
...; VS32M8-5 • N/A • HY5DU56822DT-D43 ••• 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 128 Mb...
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... the socket. The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in place and the DIMM is keyed with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. ASUS A8V-E Deluxe 2-13 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3.
... the socket. The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in place and the DIMM is keyed with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. ASUS A8V-E Deluxe 2-13 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3.
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... that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. ASUS A8V-E Deluxe 2-17 shared - - -- - - - shared - - - - - - shared - - -- - - - shared - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - shared - - - - - - - shared - - -- - - - 2.5.3 Interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments IRQ Priority 0 1 1 2 2 - 3 11 4 12 5 13 6 14 7 15 8 3 9 4 10 5 11 6 12 7 13...
... that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. ASUS A8V-E Deluxe 2-17 shared - - -- - - - shared - - - - - - shared - - -- - - - shared - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - shared - - - - - - - shared - - -- - - - 2.5.3 Interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments IRQ Priority 0 1 1 2 2 - 3 11 4 12 5 13 6 14 7 15 8 3 9 4 10 5 11 6 12 7 13...
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... cap back to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! A8V-E DELUXE CLRTC 12 23 ® Normal (Default) A8V-E DELUXE Clear RTC RAM Clear CMOS You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to pins 2-3. For...the CMOS RTC RAM data. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to default values. 2.6 Jumpers 1. Re-install the battery. 5. ASUS A8V-E Deluxe 2-19 You can automatically reset parameter settings to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as ...
... cap back to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! A8V-E DELUXE CLRTC 12 23 ® Normal (Default) A8V-E DELUXE Clear RTC RAM Clear CMOS You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to pins 2-3. For...the CMOS RTC RAM data. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to default values. 2.6 Jumpers 1. Re-install the battery. 5. ASUS A8V-E Deluxe 2-19 You can automatically reset parameter settings to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as ...
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Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) if you wish to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up the computer when you to wake up feature. This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 1A on the keyboard (the default is the Space Bar). A8V-E DELUXE ® KBPWR 2 1 +5V (Default) 2 1 +5VSB A8V-E DELUXE Keyboard power setting ASUS A8V-E Deluxe 2-21 3. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you press a key on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS.
Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) if you wish to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up the computer when you to wake up feature. This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 1A on the keyboard (the default is the Space Bar). A8V-E DELUXE ® KBPWR 2 1 +5V (Default) 2 1 +5VSB A8V-E DELUXE Keyboard power setting ASUS A8V-E Deluxe 2-21 3. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you press a key on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS.
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... the table below for a PS/2 keyboard. 1 7 . This port connects an external audio output device via an optical S/PDIF cable. 1 5 . This port is for the onboard ASUS WiFi-g™ solution. (Wireless Edition only) 9 . g ™ a n t e n n a p o r t . M i c r o p h o n e p o r t ( p ...Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 1 4 . O p t i c a l S / P D I F O u t p o r t. ASUS A8V-E Deluxe 2-23 8 . This port connects a microphone. 1 1 . W i F i - W i r e l e s s L A N d a t a t r a n s m i s s i o n L E D . U S B...
... the table below for a PS/2 keyboard. 1 7 . This port connects an external audio output device via an optical S/PDIF cable. 1 5 . This port is for the onboard ASUS WiFi-g™ solution. (Wireless Edition only) 9 . g ™ a n t e n n a p o r t . M i c r o p h o n e p o r t ( p ...Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 1 4 . O p t i c a l S / P D I F O u t p o r t. ASUS A8V-E Deluxe 2-23 8 . This port connects a microphone. 1 1 . W i F i - W i r e l e s s L A N d a t a t r a n s m i s s i o n L E D . U S B...
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ASUS A8V-E Deluxe 2-25 Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2) These connectors are using Windows® 2000/XP. • Install the Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack1 when using Serial ATA. 3 . GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND A8V-E DELUXE R SATA2 SATA1 A8V-E DELUXE SATA connectors GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND Important notes on Serial ATA • The Serial ATA RAID feature (RAID 0, RAID 1) is available only if you are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives.
ASUS A8V-E Deluxe 2-25 Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2) These connectors are using Windows® 2000/XP. • Install the Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack1 when using Serial ATA. 3 . GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND A8V-E DELUXE R SATA2 SATA1 A8V-E DELUXE SATA connectors GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND Important notes on Serial ATA • The Serial ATA RAID feature (RAID 0, RAID 1) is available only if you are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives.
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USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC A8V-E DELUXE ® USB56 1 A8V-E DELUXE USB 2.0 connectors USB78 1 USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND Never connect a 1 3 9 4 c a b l e to 480 Mbps connection speed. ASUS A8V-E Deluxe 2-27 5 . Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of...
USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC A8V-E DELUXE ® USB56 1 A8V-E DELUXE USB 2.0 connectors USB78 1 USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND Never connect a 1 3 9 4 c a b l e to 480 Mbps connection speed. ASUS A8V-E Deluxe 2-27 5 . Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of...
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... Channel Ground Ground Left Audio Channel Right Audio Channel Ground Ground Left Audio Channel 8 . A8V-E DELUXE ® GAME A8V-E DELUXE Game connector +5V J2B1 J2CX MIDI_OUT J2CY J2B2 MIDI_IN +5V J1B1 J1CX GND GND J1CY J1B2 +5V ASUS A8V-E Deluxe 2-29 A8V-E DELUXE ® AUX CD A8V-E DELUXE Internal audio connectors 9 . Internal audio connectors (4-pin CD, AUX) These connectors allow you...
... Channel Ground Ground Left Audio Channel Right Audio Channel Ground Ground Left Audio Channel 8 . A8V-E DELUXE ® GAME A8V-E DELUXE Game connector +5V J2B1 J2CX MIDI_OUT J2CY J2B2 MIDI_IN +5V J1B1 J1CX GND GND J1CY J1B2 +5V ASUS A8V-E Deluxe 2-29 A8V-E DELUXE ® AUX CD A8V-E DELUXE Internal audio connectors 9 . Internal audio connectors (4-pin CD, AUX) These connectors allow you...
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Line out_L NC Line out_R MICPWR MIC2 BLINE_OUT_L BLINE_OUT_R +5VA AGND A8V-E DELUXE ® FP_AUDIO A8V-E DELUXE Front panel audio connector 13. GND GND SPDIF_IN +5V SPDIF_OUT A8V-E DELUXE ® 1 SPDIF A8V-E DELUXE Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF... is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector, then install the module to this connector. ASUS A8V-E Deluxe 2-31 12. Connect the S/PDIF module cable to a slot opening at the back of the front panel audio I /O module...
Line out_L NC Line out_R MICPWR MIC2 BLINE_OUT_L BLINE_OUT_R +5VA AGND A8V-E DELUXE ® FP_AUDIO A8V-E DELUXE Front panel audio connector 13. GND GND SPDIF_IN +5V SPDIF_OUT A8V-E DELUXE ® 1 SPDIF A8V-E DELUXE Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF... is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector, then install the module to this connector. ASUS A8V-E Deluxe 2-31 12. Connect the S/PDIF module cable to a slot opening at the back of the front panel audio I /O module...
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Chapter summary 3.1 Starting up for the first time 3-1 3.2 Powering off the computer 3-2 3.3 ASUS POST Reporter 3-3 ASUS A8V-E Deluxe
Chapter summary 3.1 Starting up for the first time 3-1 3.2 Powering off the computer 3-2 3.3 ASUS POST Reporter 3-3 ASUS A8V-E Deluxe
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... turns on the system front panel case lights up. If you do not see BIOS beep codes table below) or additional messages appear on test. ASUS A8V-E Deluxe 3-1 After applying power, the system power LED on . If your retailer for the first time 1. Check the jumper settings and connections or call your monitor...
... turns on the system front panel case lights up. If you do not see BIOS beep codes table below) or additional messages appear on test. ASUS A8V-E Deluxe 3-1 After applying power, the system power LED on . If your retailer for the first time 1. Check the jumper settings and connections or call your monitor...