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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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...4 x 184-pin DIMM sockets support ECC/non-ECC unbufferred 400/333/266 MHz DDR memory modules Supports up to 54Mbps wireless data transmission - 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...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...
...4 x 184-pin DIMM sockets support ECC/non-ECC unbufferred 400/333/266 MHz DDR memory modules Supports up to 54Mbps wireless data transmission - 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...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...
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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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... reduced total cost of power depending on AMD's 64-bit and 32-bit architecture, which represents the landmark introduction of system memory using Serial ATA hard disk drives. Serial ATA technology with lower pin count, reduced voltage requirement, and up to 4GB of...VIA 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 the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Latest processor ...
... reduced total cost of power depending on AMD's 64-bit and 32-bit architecture, which represents the landmark introduction of system memory using Serial ATA hard disk drives. Serial ATA technology with lower pin count, reduced voltage requirement, and up to 4GB of...VIA 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 the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Latest processor ...
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... Winbond Voice Editor software lets you to gradually increase the CPU and memory voltage to your choice from the support CD in different languages. ASUS Multi-language BIOS The multi-language BIOS allows you of the system ... options. The localized BIOS menus allow you to select the language of boot errors, if any. 1.3.3 Innovative ASUS features Precision Tweaker Designed for details. See page 4-36 for overclocking aficionados, this feature allows you to configure easier..., and efficient operation. See details on page 4-5. See page 3-3 for details. ASUS A8V-E Deluxe 1-5
... Winbond Voice Editor software lets you to gradually increase the CPU and memory voltage to your choice from the support CD in different languages. ASUS Multi-language BIOS The multi-language BIOS allows you of the system ... options. The localized BIOS menus allow you to select the language of boot errors, if any. 1.3.3 Innovative ASUS features Precision Tweaker Designed for details. See page 4-36 for overclocking aficionados, this feature allows you to configure easier..., and efficient operation. See details on page 4-5. See page 3-3 for details. ASUS A8V-E Deluxe 1-5
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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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... the location of the sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 A8V-E DELUXE ® A8V-E DELUXE 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information CPU_FAN A8V-E DELUXE ® A8V-E DELUXE CPU_Fan connector Do not forget to plug this connector. 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four 184-pin Double...
... the location of the sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 A8V-E DELUXE ® A8V-E DELUXE 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information CPU_FAN A8V-E DELUXE ® A8V-E DELUXE CPU_Fan connector Do not forget to plug this connector. 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four 184-pin Double...
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... section. • For dual-channel configuration, the total size of system memory when you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. 2.4.2 Memory Configurations You may detect less than 4 GB of memory module(s) installed per channel must be the same for a single-channel memory configuration. Refer to the DDR400 Qualified Vendors List on the next page...; VS32M8-5 • N/A • HY5DU56822DT-D43 ••• HY5DU56822DT-D43 •• GL3LC32G88TG-5A ••• GLIL DDR 32M8 • GLIL DDR 32M8 • ASUS A8V-E Deluxe 2-11
... section. • For dual-channel configuration, the total size of system memory when you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. 2.4.2 Memory Configurations You may detect less than 4 GB of memory module(s) installed per channel must be the same for a single-channel memory configuration. Refer to the DDR400 Qualified Vendors List on the next page...; VS32M8-5 • N/A • HY5DU56822DT-D43 ••• HY5DU56822DT-D43 •• GL3LC32G88TG-5A ••• GLIL DDR 32M8 • GLIL DDR 32M8 • ASUS A8V-E Deluxe 2-11
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... C - Single Sided D S - Double Sided DIMM Support: A - Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for 4 modules inserted into either the yellow slots or the black slots as one module inserted into the yellow and black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. B - support for the latest DDR400 Qualified Vendors List. 2-12 Chapter...8226;• • • • • • ••• • • • S i d e ( s ) : S S - supports on pair of modules inserted into either slot, in a Single-channel memory configuration.
... C - Single Sided D S - Double Sided DIMM Support: A - Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for 4 modules inserted into either the yellow slots or the black slots as one module inserted into the yellow and black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. B - support for the latest DDR400 Qualified Vendors List. 2-12 Chapter...8226;• • • • • • ••• • • • S i d e ( s ) : S S - supports on pair of modules inserted into either slot, in a Single-channel memory configuration.
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...to re-enter data. 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. ASUS A8V-E Deluxe 2-19 The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Turn OFF the computer and... unplug the power cord. 2. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. A8V-E DELUXE CLRTC 12 23 ® Normal (Default) A8V-E DELUXE Clear RTC RAM Clear CMOS...
...to re-enter data. 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. ASUS A8V-E Deluxe 2-19 The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Turn OFF the computer and... unplug the power cord. 2. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. A8V-E DELUXE CLRTC 12 23 ® Normal (Default) A8V-E DELUXE Clear RTC RAM Clear CMOS...
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... and restore the default CPU parameters. • Check if your package. 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 supported processor to one... that alerts you of the connector. • Make sure you hear vocal messages during POST that came with your keyboard is a list of the problem. ASUS A8V-E Deluxe 3-3 This feature lets you have connected an IDE hard disk drive to the CPU socket.
... and restore the default CPU parameters. • Check if your package. 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 supported processor to one... that alerts you of the connector. • Make sure you hear vocal messages during POST that came with your keyboard is a list of the problem. ASUS A8V-E Deluxe 3-3 This feature lets you have connected an IDE hard disk drive to the CPU socket.
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... 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. Installed Memory 256MB F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →←: Select Menu -/+: Change Value Enter... and loading default settings To select an item on the menu bar, press the right or left arrow key on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS information. 4-12 Chapter 4: BIOS setup
... 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. Installed Memory 256MB F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →←: Select Menu -/+: Change Value Enter... and loading default settings To select an item on the menu bar, press the right or left arrow key on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS information. 4-12 Chapter 4: BIOS setup
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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 diskette drive A. ↑...
...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 diskette drive A. ↑...
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...French] [German] 4.3.4 Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.] Sets the type of the basic system information. Installed Memory 256MB F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →←: Select Menu -/+: Change Value Enter: ...[Disabled] [360K, 5.25 in.] [1.2M , 5.25 in.] [720K , 3.5 in.] [1.44M, 3.5 in.] [2.88M, 3.5 in .] [ST321122A] [ASUS CDS520/A] [None] [None] [Disabled] Select Menu Item Specific Help Change the day, month, year and century. 4.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS ...SMART Monitoring 15 : 30 : 36 Wed, Sep 15 2004 [English] [1.44M, 3.5 in .] ASUS A8V-E Deluxe 4-15
...French] [German] 4.3.4 Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.] Sets the type of the basic system information. Installed Memory 256MB F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →←: Select Menu -/+: Change Value Enter: ...[Disabled] [360K, 5.25 in.] [1.2M , 5.25 in.] [720K , 3.5 in.] [1.44M, 3.5 in.] [2.88M, 3.5 in .] [ST321122A] [ASUS CDS520/A] [None] [None] [Disabled] Select Menu Item Specific Help Change the day, month, year and century. 4.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS ...SMART Monitoring 15 : 30 : 36 Wed, Sep 15 2004 [English] [1.44M, 3.5 in .] ASUS A8V-E Deluxe 4-15
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... item is not configurable. This item is not configurable. This is not configurable. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.3.7 Installed Memory Shows the size of the hard disk cylinders. ASUS A8V-E Deluxe 4-17 After entering the IDE hard disk drive information into BIOS, use a disk utility, such as FDISK, to active. 4.3.6 HDD SMART Monitoring Enables or...
... item is not configurable. This item is not configurable. This is not configurable. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.3.7 Installed Memory Shows the size of the hard disk cylinders. ASUS A8V-E Deluxe 4-17 After entering the IDE hard disk drive information into BIOS, use a disk utility, such as FDISK, to active. 4.3.6 HDD SMART Monitoring Enables or...
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...show the DRAM-related information auto-detected by the BIOS. Memory is not configurable. Configuration options: [Auto] [DDR200] [DDR266] [DDR333] [DDR400] ASUS A8V-E Deluxe 4-19 Max Memclock (MHz) [Auto] Sets the maximum operating memory clock. Advanced Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility DRAM ...ECC Enable 166 MHz [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Enabled] Select Menu Item Specific Help Place an artificial memory clock limit on the system. 4.4.2 Chipset Advanced Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Chipset Select Menu DRAM Configuration Upstream LDT Bus Width...
...show the DRAM-related information auto-detected by the BIOS. Memory is not configurable. Configuration options: [Auto] [DDR200] [DDR266] [DDR333] [DDR400] ASUS A8V-E Deluxe 4-19 Max Memclock (MHz) [Auto] Sets the maximum operating memory clock. Advanced Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility DRAM ...ECC Enable 166 MHz [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Enabled] Select Menu Item Specific Help Place an artificial memory clock limit on the system. 4.4.2 Chipset Advanced Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Chipset Select Menu DRAM Configuration Upstream LDT Bus Width...
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...& Play O/S [No] When set to [Auto], the BIOS automatically configures all the devices in the system. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] ASUS A8V-E Deluxe 4-21 Configuration options: [No] [Yes] Resources Controlled By [Auto] When set to use as the primary boot device. Set to [Manual]... if you want to configure non-boot devices. Select No if you need the BIOS to assign the IRQ DMA and memory base address fields. 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...
...& Play O/S [No] When set to [Auto], the BIOS automatically configures all the devices in the system. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] ASUS A8V-E Deluxe 4-21 Configuration options: [No] [Yes] Resources Controlled By [Auto] When set to use as the primary boot device. Set to [Manual]... if you want to configure non-boot devices. Select No if you need the BIOS to assign the IRQ DMA and memory base address fields. 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...
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...stability when overclocking. Loads overclocking profiles with optimal parameters for the system. 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...desired CPU internal frequency. Loads the standard settings for the most demanding tasks. 4-26 Chapter 4: BIOS setup The ASUS AI Non-delay Overclocking System feature intelligently determines the system load and automatically boost the performance for the system. ...
...stability when overclocking. Loads overclocking profiles with optimal parameters for the system. 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...desired CPU internal frequency. Loads the standard settings for the most demanding tasks. 4-26 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 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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... Spread Spectrum PCIEx clock Sync. to CPU x PCIEx Clock PCI clock Sync. 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. to CPU x PCI Clock CPU ... Exit Spread Spectrum [Auto] Enables or disables the clock generator spread spectrum. 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...
... Spread Spectrum PCIEx clock Sync. to CPU x PCIEx Clock PCI clock Sync. 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. to CPU x PCI Clock CPU ... Exit Spread Spectrum [Auto] Enables or disables the clock generator spread spectrum. 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...