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...IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. or (2) the serial number of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). All Rights Reserved. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT ...NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. Product warranty or service will not be registered trademarks or copyrights...
...IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. or (2) the serial number of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). All Rights Reserved. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT ...NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. Product warranty or service will not be registered trademarks or copyrights...
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... How 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...
... How 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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... Athlon™ 64FX/AMD Athlon™ 64 processor Supports AMD 64 architecture that enables simultaneous 32-bit and 64-bit architecture Supports AMD Cool 'n' Quiet! 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 -
... Athlon™ 64FX/AMD Athlon™ 64 processor Supports AMD 64 architecture that enables simultaneous 32-bit and 64-bit architecture Supports AMD Cool 'n' Quiet! 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-language BIOS ASUS MyLogo2 ASUS Instant Music 4 MB Flash ROM...
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-language BIOS ASUS MyLogo2 ASUS Instant Music 4 MB Flash ROM...
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A8V-E Deluxe specifications summary Power Requirement Form Factor Support CD contents ATX power supply (with 24-pin and 4-pin 12 V plugs) ATX 12 V 2.0 compliant ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) Device drivers ASUS PC Probe ASUS Live Update Utility Antivirus software (OEM version) WiFi-g™ One-touch wizard *Specifications are subject to change without notice. xiii
A8V-E Deluxe specifications summary Power Requirement Form Factor Support CD contents ATX power supply (with 24-pin and 4-pin 12 V plugs) ATX 12 V 2.0 compliant ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) Device drivers ASUS PC Probe ASUS Live Update Utility Antivirus software (OEM version) WiFi-g™ One-touch wizard *Specifications are subject to change without notice. xiii
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... for thinner, more flexible cables with RAID 0/1 support The motherboard supports the Serial ATA technology through the Serial ATA interfaces. See page 2-10. The SATA specification allows for the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. See pages 2-25 and 5-18 for details. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction HyperTransport™ Technology HyperTransport™...
... for thinner, more flexible cables with RAID 0/1 support The motherboard supports the Serial ATA technology through the Serial ATA interfaces. See page 2-10. The SATA specification allows for the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. See pages 2-25 and 5-18 for details. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction HyperTransport™ Technology HyperTransport™...
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... capability and includes the Realtek® proprietary UAJ® (Universal Audio Jack) technology. The IEEE 1394a interface allows up the PCI bus. ASUS A8V-E Deluxe 1-3 The S/PDIF technology turns your computer into a high-end entertainment system with 16-bit DAC, a stereo 16-bit ADC, and an... a fast 480 Mbps on the rear panel and at midboard. USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from the 12 Mbps bandwidth on USB 1.1 to the IEEE 1394a standard. See pages 2-22, 2-23 and...
... capability and includes the Realtek® proprietary UAJ® (Universal Audio Jack) technology. The IEEE 1394a interface allows up the PCI bus. ASUS A8V-E Deluxe 1-3 The S/PDIF technology turns your computer into a high-end entertainment system with 16-bit DAC, a stereo 16-bit ADC, and an... a fast 480 Mbps on the rear panel and at midboard. USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from the 12 Mbps bandwidth on USB 1.1 to the IEEE 1394a standard. See pages 2-22, 2-23 and...
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The 128-bit-wide data paths of the marked corner (with gold triangle) on your left. 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information A8V-E DELUXE ® A8V-E DELUXE CPU Socket 939 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is facing towards you and the load lever is on the CPU....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 motherboard. Gold triangle 2.3.2 Installling the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Locate the CPU socket on the socket to ensure correct installation.
The 128-bit-wide data paths of the marked corner (with gold triangle) on your left. 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information A8V-E DELUXE ® A8V-E DELUXE CPU Socket 939 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is facing towards you and the load lever is on the CPU....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 motherboard. Gold triangle 2.3.2 Installling the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Locate the CPU socket on the socket to ensure correct installation.
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...PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. The figure shows a graphics card installed on the PCI Express x1 slot. 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information The figure shows a network card ...Express x16 slot. 2.5.6 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. The figure shows a LAN card installed on a PCI slot. 2.5.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x16 graphic cards that...
...PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. The figure shows a graphics card installed on the PCI Express x1 slot. 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information The figure shows a network card ...Express x16 slot. 2.5.6 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. The figure shows a LAN card installed on a PCI slot. 2.5.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x16 graphic cards that...
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...! ASUS A8V-E Deluxe 2-27 Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) This connector is for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB/GAME module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. 5 . A8V-E DELUXE ® COM1 PIN 1 A8V-E DELUXE COM port connector 6 . These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification...
...! ASUS A8V-E Deluxe 2-27 Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) This connector is for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB/GAME module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. 5 . A8V-E DELUXE ® COM1 PIN 1 A8V-E DELUXE COM port connector 6 . These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification...
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...more power-consuming devices. EATXPWR +3 Volts -12 Volts ATX12V Ground PSON# A8V-E DELUXE GND +12V DC GND Ground +12V DC Ground Ground -5 Volts ® +5 Volts +5 Volts A8V-E DELUXE ATX power connectors +5 Volts Ground +3 Volts +3 Volts Ground +5 Volts ...Ground +5 Volts Ground Power OK +5V Standby +12 Volts +12 Volts +3 Volts 2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. • Use of an ATX 12 V Specification...
...more power-consuming devices. EATXPWR +3 Volts -12 Volts ATX12V Ground PSON# A8V-E DELUXE GND +12V DC GND Ground +12V DC Ground Ground -5 Volts ® +5 Volts +5 Volts A8V-E DELUXE ATX power connectors +5 Volts Ground +3 Volts +3 Volts Ground +5 Volts ...Ground +5 Volts Ground Power OK +5V Standby +12 Volts +12 Volts +3 Volts 2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. • Use of an ATX 12 V Specification...
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...; Install supported DDR2 DIMMs into the PCI Express x16 slot. • Make sure that alerts you will hear the specific cause of the problem. 3.3 ASUS POST Reporter™ This motherboard includes the Winbond speech controller to section "2.4 System memory" for instructions on installing a DIMM...called the ASUS POST Reporter™. This feature lets you hear vocal messages during POST that your graphics card is not defective. • Check your CPU overclocking settings in the BIOS setup and restore the default CPU parameters. • Check if your package. ASUS A8V-E Deluxe 3-3
...; Install supported DDR2 DIMMs into the PCI Express x16 slot. • Make sure that alerts you will hear the specific cause of the problem. 3.3 ASUS POST Reporter™ This motherboard includes the Winbond speech controller to section "2.4 System memory" for instructions on installing a DIMM...called the ASUS POST Reporter™. This feature lets you hear vocal messages during POST that your graphics card is not defective. • Check your CPU overclocking settings in the BIOS setup and restore the default CPU parameters. • Check if your package. ASUS A8V-E Deluxe 3-3
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... 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 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help Phoenix-Award..., and may not exactly match what you see 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.
... 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 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help Phoenix-Award..., and may not exactly match what you see 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.
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..., and is not user-configurable. You cannot select an item that the iteam has a sub-menu. To change the value of options. ASUS A8V-E Deluxe 4-13 Navigation Key Function Displays the General Help screen Loads setup default values Exits the BIOS setup or returns to the main menu from a...For example, selecting M a i n shows the Main menu items. The other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar displays the specific items for the menu items. If an item is a legend bar. 4.2.3 Legend bar At the bottom of the Setup screen is user-configurable, you to...
..., and is not user-configurable. You cannot select an item that the iteam has a sub-menu. To change the value of options. ASUS A8V-E Deluxe 4-13 Navigation Key Function Displays the General Help screen Loads setup default values Exits the BIOS setup or returns to the main menu from a...For example, selecting M a i n shows the Main menu items. The other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar displays the specific items for the menu items. If an item is a legend bar. 4.2.3 Legend bar At the bottom of the Setup screen is user-configurable, you to...
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... 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...
... 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...
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...] [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. Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Exit System Time System...Slave Secondary IDE Master Secondary IDE Slave HDD SMART Monitoring 15 : 30 : 36 Wed, Sep 15 2004 [English] [1.44M, 3.5 in .] ASUS A8V-E Deluxe 4-15 Refer to section "4.2.1 BIOS menu screen" for information on the menu screen items and how to set the system date. 4.3.3 Language [English...
...] [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. Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Exit System Time System...Slave Secondary IDE Master Secondary IDE Slave HDD SMART Monitoring 15 : 30 : 36 Wed, Sep 15 2004 [English] [1.44M, 3.5 in .] ASUS A8V-E Deluxe 4-15 Refer to section "4.2.1 BIOS menu screen" for information on the menu screen items and how to set the system date. 4.3.3 Language [English...
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... 4: BIOS setup Main Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Master Access Mode [Auto] [Auto] Capacity 13579 MB Select Menu Item Specific Help Press [Enter] to configure a hard disk drive, make sure you set the IDE Primary Master/Slave to manually enter the IDE hard disk drive...
... 4: BIOS setup Main Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Master Access Mode [Auto] [Auto] Capacity 13579 MB Select Menu Item Specific Help Press [Enter] to configure a hard disk drive, make sure you set the IDE Primary Master/Slave to manually enter the IDE hard disk drive...
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...CPU Configuration Chipset PCIPnP Onboard Device Configuration USB Configuration JumperFree Configuration LAN Cable Status PEG Link Mode Speech Configuration Instant Music Select Menu Item Specific Help Press Enter to Set F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →←: Select Menu -/+: Change Value Enter... Value Enter: Select Sub-menu F5: Setup Defaults F10: Save and Exit Cool N' Quiet [Auto] Allows you want to use the ASUS Q-Fan Technology feature to automatically adjust the CPU fan speed according to disable or set the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology feature. ...
...CPU Configuration Chipset PCIPnP Onboard Device Configuration USB Configuration JumperFree Configuration LAN Cable Status PEG Link Mode Speech Configuration Instant Music Select Menu Item Specific Help Press Enter to Set F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →←: Select Menu -/+: Change Value Enter... Value Enter: Select Sub-menu F5: Setup Defaults F10: Save and Exit Cool N' Quiet [Auto] Allows you want to use the ASUS Q-Fan Technology feature to automatically adjust the CPU fan speed according to disable or set the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology feature. ...
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... Scrambling Init Display First Chipset Vcore Adjustment [16 bit] [16 bit] [Auto] [By Auto] [Auto] [Enable] [PCI Slot [+1.6 V] Item Specific Help DRAM timing and control F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →←: Select Menu -/+: Change Value Enter: Select Sub-menu...(Tras) Row precharge Time (Trp) Master ECC Enable 166 MHz [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Enabled] Select Menu Item Specific Help Place an artificial memory clock limit on the system. Configuration options: [Auto] [DDR200] [DDR266] [DDR333] [DDR400] ASUS A8V-E Deluxe 4-19 Memory is not configurable.
... Scrambling Init Display First Chipset Vcore Adjustment [16 bit] [16 bit] [Auto] [By Auto] [Auto] [Enable] [PCI Slot [+1.6 V] Item Specific Help DRAM timing and control F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →←: Select Menu -/+: Change Value Enter: Select Sub-menu...(Tras) Row precharge Time (Trp) Master ECC Enable 166 MHz [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Enabled] Select Menu Item Specific Help Place an artificial memory clock limit on the system. Configuration options: [Auto] [DDR200] [DDR266] [DDR333] [DDR400] ASUS A8V-E Deluxe 4-19 Memory is not configurable.
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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: [+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... not required for VGA [Disabled] [Enabled] ** PCI Express relative items ** Maximum Payload Size [4096] Select Menu Item Specific Help Select Yes if you to select the graphics controller to PCI Express™ 3 data scrambling. PE0-PE3 Data Scrambling ...
... & 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: [+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... not required for VGA [Disabled] [Enabled] ** PCI Express relative items ** Maximum Payload Size [4096] Select Menu Item Specific Help Select Yes if you to select the graphics controller to PCI Express™ 3 data scrambling. PE0-PE3 Data Scrambling ...