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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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... outlet you detect any area where it may become wet. • Place the product on it by yourself. viii Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the... motherboard, ensure that your power supply is broken, do not try to fix it , carefully read all power cables are connected. These devices could interrupt the ...
... outlet you detect any area where it may become wet. • Place the product on it by yourself. viii Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the... motherboard, ensure that your power supply is broken, do not try to fix it , carefully read all power cables are connected. These devices could interrupt the ...
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...ix Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence, the vocal POST ...messages, and ways of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter ...
...ix Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence, the vocal POST ...messages, and ways of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter ...
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This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction
This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction
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... technologies, making it , check the items in the long line 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 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 ATA signal...
... technologies, making it , check the items in the long line 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 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 ATA signal...
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...point-to-point link designed to 4GB of the industry's first x86-64 technology. With the 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 ...memory using Serial ATA hard disk drives. Dual Channel DDR memory support Employing the Double Data Rate (DDR) memory technology, the motherboard supports up to increase the communication speed between integrated circuits in compatibility, performance, investment protection, and reduced total cost of ownership ...
...point-to-point link designed to 4GB of the industry's first x86-64 technology. With the 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 ...memory using Serial ATA hard disk drives. Dual Channel DDR memory support Employing the Double Data Rate (DDR) memory technology, the motherboard supports up to increase the communication speed between integrated circuits in compatibility, performance, investment protection, and reduced total cost of ownership ...
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... 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 the rear panel and at midboard. USB 2.0 is software compatible 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 See page...
... 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 the rear panel and at midboard. USB 2.0 is software compatible 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 See page...
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...your system configuration for optimized graphics performance. ASUS POST Reporter™ The motherboard offers a new exciting feature called the ASUS POST Reporter™ to select the language of boot errors, if any. ASUS Multi-language BIOS The multi-language BIOS allows... the PCI Express graphics frequency according to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. ASUS A8V-E Deluxe 1-5 1.3.3 Innovative ASUS features Precision Tweaker Designed for details. ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology The ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology smartly adjusts the fan speeds according to the system loading to your...
...your system configuration for optimized graphics performance. ASUS POST Reporter™ The motherboard offers a new exciting feature called the ASUS POST Reporter™ to select the language of boot errors, if any. ASUS Multi-language BIOS The multi-language BIOS allows... the PCI Express graphics frequency according to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. ASUS A8V-E Deluxe 1-5 1.3.3 Innovative ASUS features Precision Tweaker Designed for details. ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology The ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology smartly adjusts the fan speeds according to the system loading to your...
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ASUS MyLogo2™ This new feature present in the motherboard allows you to playback audio files even without booting the system to your system with customizable boot logos. ASUS Instant Music This unique feature allows you to personalize and add style to Windows™. See page 4-32 for details. See page 5-9 for details. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction Just press the ASUS Instant Music special function keys and enjoy the music!
ASUS MyLogo2™ This new feature present in the motherboard allows you to playback audio files even without booting the system to your system with customizable boot logos. ASUS Instant Music This unique feature allows you to personalize and add style to Windows™. See page 4-32 for details. See page 5-9 for details. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction Just press the ASUS Instant Music special function keys and enjoy the music!
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It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. 2 Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components.
It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. 2 Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components.
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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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...to indicate that the system is switched off mode. 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 ... avoid touching the ICs on them due to static electricity • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any...
...to indicate that the system is switched off mode. 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 ... avoid touching the ICs on them due to static electricity • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any...
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... cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis A8V-E DELUXE ® 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information Failure...
... cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis A8V-E DELUXE ® 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information Failure...
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...1. 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 socket to ensure correct installation. Take note of these processors can run applications faster than processors with gold triangle) on the motherboard. ...data paths of the marked corner (with only 32-bit or 64-bit wide data paths. 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) 2.3.1 Overview The motherboard comes with a surface mount 939-pin Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket designed for the AMD Athlon™ 64FX or AMD Athlon 64™ ...
...1. 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 socket to ensure correct installation. Take note of these processors can run applications faster than processors with gold triangle) on the motherboard. ...data paths of the marked corner (with only 32-bit or 64-bit wide data paths. 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) 2.3.1 Overview The motherboard comes with a surface mount 939-pin Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket designed for the AMD Athlon™ 64FX or AMD Athlon 64™ ...
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... to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that the heatsink fits properly on the motherboard upon purchase. • You do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. 2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information CPU Fan CPU Heatsink Retention...retention mechanism. If the instructions in this section do not have to remove the retention module base when installing the CPU or installing other motherboard components. • If you install the heatsink and fan assembly. Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, making sure that...
... to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that the heatsink fits properly on the motherboard upon purchase. • You do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. 2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information CPU Fan CPU Heatsink Retention...retention mechanism. If the instructions in this section do not have to remove the retention module base when installing the CPU or installing other motherboard components. • If you install the heatsink and fan assembly. Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, making sure that...
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... errors can occur if you fail to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Rotation +12V GND 3. 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... 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!
... errors can occur if you fail to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Rotation +12V GND 3. 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... 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!
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...+DIMM_B2). • Always install DIMMs with 128 Mb memory chips or double-sided x16 memory chips are not supported in this motherboard. • Due to CPU limitation, install on the next page) Brand Side(s) Component DIMM support AB C Hynix SS Hynix...HY5DU56822DT-D43 ••• HY5DU56822DT-D43 •• GL3LC32G88TG-5A ••• GLIL DDR 32M8 • GLIL DDR 32M8 • ASUS A8V-E Deluxe 2-11 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...
...+DIMM_B2). • Always install DIMMs with 128 Mb memory chips or double-sided x16 memory chips are not supported in this motherboard. • Due to CPU limitation, install on the next page) Brand Side(s) Component DIMM support AB C Hynix SS Hynix...HY5DU56822DT-D43 ••• HY5DU56822DT-D43 •• GL3LC32G88TG-5A ••• GLIL DDR 32M8 • GLIL DDR 32M8 • ASUS A8V-E Deluxe 2-11 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...
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... DIMM. 1 1 DDR DIMM notch Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to remove a DIMM. 2 1. ASUS A8V-E Deluxe 2-13 The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in place and the DIMM is keyed with extra force. 2. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the... Follow these steps to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. Remove the DIMM from the socket. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. 1.
... DIMM. 1 1 DDR DIMM notch Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to remove a DIMM. 2 1. ASUS A8V-E Deluxe 2-13 The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in place and the DIMM is keyed with extra force. 2. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the... Follow these steps to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. Remove the DIMM from the socket. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. 1.
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Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the next page. 3. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. ... you removed earlier. 6. Secure the card to use . 4. Install the software drivers for later use . 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1.
Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the next page. 3. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. ... you removed earlier. 6. Secure the card to use . 4. Install the software drivers for later use . 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1.