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... 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 2-4 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-6 2.3.1 Overview 2-6 2.3.2 Installling the...
... 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 2-4 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-6 2.3.1 Overview 2-6 2.3.2 Installling the...
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...the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. 1.1 Welcome! 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 ...c a t i o n C D s ASUS motherboard support CD InterVideo® WinDVD Suite® D o c u m e n t a t i o n User guide If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® A8V-E Deluxe motherboard! ASUS A8V-E Deluxe 1-1 The motherboard delivers a host of ASUS quality motherboards!
...the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. 1.1 Welcome! 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 ...c a t i o n C D s ASUS motherboard support CD InterVideo® WinDVD Suite® D o c u m e n t a t i o n User guide If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® A8V-E Deluxe motherboard! ASUS A8V-E Deluxe 1-1 The motherboard delivers a host of ASUS quality motherboards!
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...from the 12 Mbps bandwidth on USB 1.1 to a fast 480 Mbps on the rear panel and at midboard. 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,...® proprietary UAJ® (Universal Audio Jack) technology. PCI Express features point-to the IEEE 1394a standard. AI Audio technology The motherboard supports 8-channel audio through the S/PDIF interfaces on USB 2.0. USB 2.0 is software compatible with 16-bit DAC, a stereo 16-bit...
...from the 12 Mbps bandwidth on USB 1.1 to a fast 480 Mbps on the rear panel and at midboard. 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,...® proprietary UAJ® (Universal Audio Jack) technology. PCI Express features point-to the IEEE 1394a standard. AI Audio technology The motherboard supports 8-channel audio through the S/PDIF interfaces on USB 2.0. USB 2.0 is software compatible with 16-bit DAC, a stereo 16-bit...
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...feature allows you to gradually increase the CPU and memory voltage to achieve maximum system performance. ASUS A8V-E Deluxe 1-5 See page 3-3 for optimized graphics performance. 1.3.3 Innovative ASUS features Precision Tweaker Designed for overclocking aficionados, this feature allows you to adjust the PCI Express... adjusts the fan speeds according to the system loading to buy a replacement ROM chip. 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-...
...feature allows you to gradually increase the CPU and memory voltage to achieve maximum system performance. ASUS A8V-E Deluxe 1-5 See page 3-3 for optimized graphics performance. 1.3.3 Innovative ASUS features Precision Tweaker Designed for overclocking aficionados, this feature allows you to adjust the PCI Express... adjusts the fan speeds according to the system loading to buy a replacement ROM chip. 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-...
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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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... wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or 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 The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall...
... wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or 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 The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall...
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... nine (9) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. The edge with external ports goes to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Doing so can cause you place it . Make sure to the rear part of the chassis A8V-E DELUXE ® 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information
... nine (9) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. The edge with external ports goes to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Doing so can cause you place it . Make sure to the rear part of the chassis A8V-E DELUXE ® 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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.... Gold triangle 2.3.2 Installling the CPU To install a CPU: 1. 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) 2.3.1 Overview The motherboard comes with only 32-bit or 64-bit wide data paths. Locate the CPU socket 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...
.... Gold triangle 2.3.2 Installling the CPU To install a CPU: 1. 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) 2.3.1 Overview The motherboard comes with only 32-bit or 64-bit wide data paths. Locate the CPU socket 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...
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... monitoring errors can occur if you fail to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. The following figure illustrates 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... fan 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. CPU_FAN A8V-E DELUXE ® A8V-E DELUXE CPU_Fan connector Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Rotation ...
... monitoring errors can occur if you fail to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. The following figure illustrates 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... fan 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. CPU_FAN A8V-E DELUXE ® A8V-E DELUXE CPU_Fan connector Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Rotation ...
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... 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 MB, 512 MB and 1 GB unbuffered ECC or non-ECC DDR DIMMs into the...; VS32M8-5 • N/A • HY5DU56822DT-D43 ••• HY5DU56822DT-D43 •• GL3LC32G88TG-5A ••• GLIL DDR 32M8 • GLIL DDR 32M8 • ASUS A8V-E Deluxe 2-11
... 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 MB, 512 MB and 1 GB unbuffered ECC or non-ECC DDR DIMMs into the...; 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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...DIMM lightly with extra force. 2. DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in only one direction. ASUS A8V-E Deluxe 2-13 The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in place and the DIMM is keyed with a notch so that the notch on ... DIMM is properly seated. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. Remove the DIMM from the socket. Align a DIMM on the...
...DIMM lightly with extra force. 2. DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in only one direction. ASUS A8V-E Deluxe 2-13 The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in place and the DIMM is keyed with a notch so that the notch on ... DIMM is properly seated. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. Remove the DIMM from the socket. Align a DIMM on the...
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shared - - -- - - - shared - - - - - When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. ASUS A8V-E Deluxe 2-17 shared - - -- - - - shared - - - - - - - - shared - - -- - - - shared - - -- - - - - shared - - -- - - - - shared - - -- - - - shared - - -- - - -... PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port* Numeric Data Processor Primary IDE Channel Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 PCI slot 3 PCI E x1 slot 1 PCI E x1 slot 2 PCI E x16 ...
shared - - -- - - - shared - - - - - When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. ASUS A8V-E Deluxe 2-17 shared - - -- - - - shared - - - - - - - - shared - - -- - - - shared - - -- - - - - shared - - -- - - - - shared - - -- - - - shared - - -- - - -... PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port* Numeric Data Processor Primary IDE Channel Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 PCI slot 3 PCI E x1 slot 1 PCI E x1 slot 2 PCI E x16 ...
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A8V-E DELUXE ® FLOPPY NOTE: Orient the red markings on the floppy ribbon cable to match the covered hole on the motherboard, a black connector for an Ultra DMA 133/100/66 IDE slave device (optical drive/hard disk drive), and a gray connector for Ultra DMA...8226; The Pin 20 on the IDE ribbon cable to prevent incorrect cable connection when using an FDD cable with a covered Pin 5. SEC_IDE PRI_IDE 2-24 A8V-E DELUXE ® A8V-E DELUXE IDE connectors PIN 1 NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the IDE connector is removed to PIN 1. IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE...
A8V-E DELUXE ® FLOPPY NOTE: Orient the red markings on the floppy ribbon cable to match the covered hole on the motherboard, a black connector for an Ultra DMA 133/100/66 IDE slave device (optical drive/hard disk drive), and a gray connector for Ultra DMA...8226; The Pin 20 on the IDE ribbon cable to prevent incorrect cable connection when using an FDD cable with a covered Pin 5. SEC_IDE PRI_IDE 2-24 A8V-E DELUXE ® A8V-E DELUXE IDE connectors PIN 1 NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the IDE connector is removed to PIN 1. IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE...
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... of sufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. CPU_FAN Rotation +12V GND CHA_FAN2 Rotation +12V GND Rotation +12V GND A8V-E DELUXE CHIP_FAN R CHA_FAN1 A8V-E DELUXE Fan connectors Rotation +12V GND 2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware ...information These are not jumpers! Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Lack of the connector. • Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! • The ASUS...
... of sufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. CPU_FAN Rotation +12V GND CHA_FAN2 Rotation +12V GND Rotation +12V GND A8V-E DELUXE CHIP_FAN R CHA_FAN1 A8V-E DELUXE Fan connectors Rotation +12V GND 2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware ...information These are not jumpers! Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Lack of the connector. • Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! • The ASUS...
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... 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. Doing so will damage the motherboard! ASUS A8V-E Deluxe 2-27 A8V-E DELUXE ® COM1 PIN 1 A8V-E DELUXE COM port connector 6 . 5 . Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) This connector is for USB 2.0 ports. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports...
... 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. Doing so will damage the motherboard! ASUS A8V-E Deluxe 2-27 A8V-E DELUXE ® COM1 PIN 1 A8V-E DELUXE COM port connector 6 . 5 . Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) This connector is for USB 2.0 ports. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports...
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... alarm lead 11. Connect the IEEE 1394 module cable to this connector, then install the module to the IEEE 1394a connectors. A8V-E DELUXE IEEE 1394 connector Never connect a U S B c a b l e to a slot opening at the back of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch cable to this...you intend to this connector. IEEE 1394 connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2) These connectors are shorted with a jumper cap. Doing so will damage the motherboard! 2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware information The signal is for IEEE 1394a ports. +5VSB_MB Chassis Signal GND 10. The chassis intrusion sensor or switch ...
... alarm lead 11. Connect the IEEE 1394 module cable to this connector, then install the module to the IEEE 1394a connectors. A8V-E DELUXE IEEE 1394 connector Never connect a U S B c a b l e to a slot opening at the back of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch cable to this...you intend to this connector. IEEE 1394 connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2) These connectors are shorted with a jumper cap. Doing so will damage the motherboard! 2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware information The signal is for IEEE 1394a ports. +5VSB_MB Chassis Signal GND 10. The chassis intrusion sensor or switch ...
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...; Install a PCI graphics card into one of the IDE connectors on the motherboard. ASUS A8V-E Deluxe 3-3 See section "2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)" for details. • Check the CPU if properly installed. • Call ASUS technical support for the location of the connector. • Make sure you ... hard disk drive to support a special feature called the ASUS POST Reporter™. This feature lets you hear vocal messages during POST that came with your package. 3.3 ASUS POST Reporter™ This motherboard includes the Winbond speech controller to one of the PCI slots...
...; Install a PCI graphics card into one of the IDE connectors on the motherboard. ASUS A8V-E Deluxe 3-3 See section "2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)" for details. • Check the CPU if properly installed. • Call ASUS technical support for the location of the connector. • Make sure you ... hard disk drive to support a special feature called the ASUS POST Reporter™. This feature lets you hear vocal messages during POST that came with your package. 3.3 ASUS POST Reporter™ This motherboard includes the Winbond speech controller to one of the PCI slots...
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...the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. Windows® 2000 environment To create a set of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk in DOS mode using a bootable floppy disk or the motherboard support CD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) 3. b. A S U S U ...ASUS A8V-E Deluxe 4-1 Do either one of the following utilities allow you need to the optical drive. Windows® XP environment a. d. Select C r e a t e a n M S - b. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press . e. 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS The following to manage and update the motherboard...
...the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. Windows® 2000 environment To create a set of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk in DOS mode using a bootable floppy disk or the motherboard support CD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) 3. b. A S U S U ...ASUS A8V-E Deluxe 4-1 Do either one of the following utilities allow you need to the optical drive. Windows® XP environment a. d. Select C r e a t e a n M S - b. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press . e. 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS The following to manage and update the motherboard...
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...or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. 4.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that contains the updated BIOS file. BIOS ROM checksum error Detecting ... the updating process. Prepare the motherboard support CD or the floppy disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using the motherboard support CD or the floppy disk that allows you to Boot from the support CD: 1. ASUS A8V-E Deluxe 4-5 Insert the motherboard support CD to the optical drive...
...or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. 4.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that contains the updated BIOS file. BIOS ROM checksum error Detecting ... the updating process. Prepare the motherboard support CD or the floppy disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using the motherboard support CD or the floppy disk that allows you to Boot from the support CD: 1. ASUS A8V-E Deluxe 4-5 Insert the motherboard support CD to the optical drive...