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...it, may not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). 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 ... is defaced or missing. No part of the product is authorized in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN...
...it, may not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). 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 ... is defaced or missing. No part of the product is authorized in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN...
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... this guide is organized viii Where to find more information viii Conventions used in this guide ix Typography ix A8V-E SE specifications summary x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Special features 1-3 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-3 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-5 1.4 Before you proceed 1-6 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-7 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-7 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-7 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-8 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-9 1.6.1 Overview 1-9 1.6.2 Installling the...
... this guide is organized viii Where to find more information viii Conventions used in this guide ix Typography ix A8V-E SE specifications summary x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Special features 1-3 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-3 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-5 1.4 Before you proceed 1-6 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-7 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-7 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-7 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-8 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-9 1.6.1 Overview 1-9 1.6.2 Installling the...
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...™ 64 X2 processor Supports AMD 64 architecture that enables simultaneous 32-bit and 64-bit architecture Supports AMD Cool 'n' Quiet! A8V-E SE specifications summary CPU Socket 939 for discrete graphics card 2 x PCI Express x1 slots 3 x PCI slots Storage VIA® VT8237R Southbridge...technology Supports POST Network-diagnostic program USB Supports up to 8 USB 2.0 ports AI Overclocking 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 ...
...™ 64 X2 processor Supports AMD 64 architecture that enables simultaneous 32-bit and 64-bit architecture Supports AMD Cool 'n' Quiet! A8V-E SE specifications summary CPU Socket 939 for discrete graphics card 2 x PCI Express x1 slots 3 x PCI slots Storage VIA® VT8237R Southbridge...technology Supports POST Network-diagnostic program USB Supports up to 8 USB 2.0 ports AI Overclocking 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 ...
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xi A8V-E SE specifications summary BIOS features Rear panel Internal connectors Power Requirement Form Factor Support CD contents 4 MB Flash ROM, Award BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.3 1 x Parallel ... 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) *Specifications are subject to change without notice.
xi A8V-E SE specifications summary BIOS features Rear panel Internal connectors Power Requirement Form Factor Support CD contents 4 MB Flash ROM, Award BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.3 1 x Parallel ... 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) *Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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... for details. 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 ensure stable supply of current for details. USB 2.0 is... S/PDIF Out function through the Serial ATA interfaces. AI Audio technology The motherboard supports 8-channel audio through the onboard ALC850 CODEC with existing PCI specifications. See page 1-25 for PC multimedia systems. It also provides Jack-Sensing function, S/PDIF out support, interrupt capability and includes the Realtek®...
... for details. 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 ensure stable supply of current for details. USB 2.0 is... S/PDIF Out function through the Serial ATA interfaces. AI Audio technology The motherboard supports 8-channel audio through the onboard ALC850 CODEC with existing PCI specifications. See page 1-25 for PC multimedia systems. It also provides Jack-Sensing function, S/PDIF out support, interrupt capability and includes the Realtek®...
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... to ensure correct installation. This mark should match a specific corner on the motherboard. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) 1.6.1 Overview The motherboard comes with gold triangle) on the CPU. Gold triangle 1.6.2 Installling the CPU To install a CPU: 1. A8V-E SE ® A8V-E SE CPU Socket 939 Before installing the CPU, make sure... that the socket box is facing towards you and the load lever is on your left. ASUS A8V-E SE 1-9 Take note of these processors can run applications faster than processors with only 32-bit or 64-bit wide data paths. ...
... to ensure correct installation. This mark should match a specific corner on the motherboard. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) 1.6.1 Overview The motherboard comes with gold triangle) on the CPU. Gold triangle 1.6.2 Installling the CPU To install a CPU: 1. A8V-E SE ® A8V-E SE CPU Socket 939 Before installing the CPU, make sure... that the socket box is facing towards you and the load lever is on your left. ASUS A8V-E SE 1-9 Take note of these processors can run applications faster than processors with only 32-bit or 64-bit wide data paths. ...
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... shows a LAN card installed on a PCI slot. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x16 graphic cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. ASUS A8V-E SE 1-19 The following figure shows a graphics card installed on the PCI Express x1 slot. The figure shows a network card installed on the PCI Express x16...
... shows a LAN card installed on a PCI slot. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x16 graphic cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. ASUS A8V-E SE 1-19 The following figure shows a graphics card installed on the PCI Express x1 slot. The figure shows a network card installed on the PCI Express x16...
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... audio connector (10-1 pin FP_AUDIO) This connector is purchased separately. 8 . Line out_L NC Line out_R MICPWR MIC2 A8V-E SE ® FP_AUDIO A8V-E SE Front panel audio connector ASUS A8V-E SE BLINE_OUT_L BLINE_OUT_R +5VA AGND 1-27 These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports legacy AC '97 audio standard. Never connect a 1 3 9 4 c a b l e to 480 Mbps connection speed. USB+5V...
... audio connector (10-1 pin FP_AUDIO) This connector is purchased separately. 8 . Line out_L NC Line out_R MICPWR MIC2 A8V-E SE ® FP_AUDIO A8V-E SE Front panel audio connector ASUS A8V-E SE BLINE_OUT_L BLINE_OUT_R +5VA AGND 1-27 These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports legacy AC '97 audio standard. Never connect a 1 3 9 4 c a b l e to 480 Mbps connection speed. USB+5V...
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...Specification 2.0-compliant power supply unit (PSU) that provides a minimum power of a PSU with a higher power output is recommended for an ATX power supply plugs. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are designed to install additional devices. EATXPWR +3 Volts -12 Volts ATX12V Ground PSON# A8V-E SE... GND +12V DC GND Ground +12V DC Ground Ground -5 Volts ® +5 Volts +5 Volts A8V-E SE ATX power connectors +5 Volts Ground +3 Volts +3 Volts Ground +5...
...Specification 2.0-compliant power supply unit (PSU) that provides a minimum power of a PSU with a higher power output is recommended for an ATX power supply plugs. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are designed to install additional devices. EATXPWR +3 Volts -12 Volts ATX12V Ground PSON# A8V-E SE... GND +12V DC GND Ground +12V DC Ground Ground -5 Volts ® +5 Volts +5 Volts A8V-E SE ATX power connectors +5 Volts Ground +3 Volts +3 Volts Ground +5...
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ASUS A8V-E SE 2-13 Installed Memory 256MB F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →←: Select Menu -/+: Change...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. 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields ... for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS information.
ASUS A8V-E SE 2-13 Installed Memory 256MB F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →←: Select Menu -/+: Change...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. 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields ... for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS information.
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... is enclosed in the legend bar with their respective menu items. 2.2.5 Sub-menu items A solid triangle before each item on the menu bar displays the specific items for the highlighted field Brings up window." 2-14 Chapter 2: BIOS setup
... is enclosed in the legend bar with their respective menu items. 2.2.5 Sub-menu items A solid triangle before each item on the menu bar displays the specific items for the highlighted field Brings up window." 2-14 Chapter 2: BIOS setup
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...] ..... [ ] 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 selected item. ASUS A8V-E SE 2-15 2.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display a pop-up menu F5: Setup Defaults F10: Save and...
...] ..... [ ] 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 selected item. ASUS A8V-E SE 2-15 2.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display a pop-up menu F5: Setup Defaults F10: Save and...
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..., 3.5 in .] 2-16 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Configuration options: [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. Refer to section "2.2.1 BIOS menu screen" for information on the menu screen items and...
..., 3.5 in .] 2-16 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Configuration options: [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. Refer to section "2.2.1 BIOS menu screen" for information on the menu screen items and...
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... 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 automatically detect an IDE hard disk drive. These values are not user-configurable. Configuration options: [CHS] [...hard disk. Configuration options: [None] [Auto] [Manual] Access Mode [Auto] The default [Auto] allows automatic detection of IDE devices. ASUS A8V-E SE 2-17 There is installed select [None]. Select a device item then press to manually enter the IDE hard disk drive parameters. These items ...
... 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 automatically detect an IDE hard disk drive. These values are not user-configurable. Configuration options: [CHS] [...hard disk. Configuration options: [None] [Auto] [Manual] Access Mode [Auto] The default [Auto] allows automatic detection of IDE devices. ASUS A8V-E SE 2-17 There is installed select [None]. Select a device item then press to manually enter the IDE hard disk drive parameters. These items ...
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... Utility Frequency Configuration Spread Spectrum PCIEx clock Sync. to CPU x PCI Clock CPU Clock [Auto] [Enable] 100MHz [Enabled] 33.0 MHz [200MHz] Select Menu Item Specific Help ASUS A8V-E SE 2-19 Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Exit JumperFree Configuration LAN Cable Status PEG Link Mode CPU Configuration Chipset PCIPnP Onboard...
... Utility Frequency Configuration Spread Spectrum PCIEx clock Sync. to CPU x PCI Clock CPU Clock [Auto] [Enable] 100MHz [Enabled] 33.0 MHz [200MHz] Select Menu Item Specific Help ASUS A8V-E SE 2-19 Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Exit JumperFree Configuration LAN Cable Status PEG Link Mode CPU Configuration Chipset PCIPnP Onboard...
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... LAN Cable Status POST Check LAN Cable [Disabled] Pair 1-2 3-6 4-5 7-8 Status Open Open Open Open Length N/A N/A N/A N/A Select Menu Item Specific Help POST Check LAN cable [Disabled] Enables or disables checking of the Local Area Network (LAN) cable. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS A8V-E SE 2-21 Hammer Vid control [Startup] Sets the Hammer Voltage ID control.
... LAN Cable Status POST Check LAN Cable [Disabled] Pair 1-2 3-6 4-5 7-8 Status Open Open Open Open Length N/A N/A N/A N/A Select Menu Item Specific Help POST Check LAN cable [Disabled] Enables or disables checking of the Local Area Network (LAN) cable. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS A8V-E SE 2-21 Hammer Vid control [Startup] Sets the Hammer Voltage ID control.
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...package, use the ASUS Q-Fan Technology feature to automatically adjust the CPU fan speed according to your PCI Express graphics card. 2.4.3 PEG Link Mode Advanced PEG Link Mode Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility PEG Link Mode [Auto] Select Menu Item Specific Help PEG Link ... Init Display First Chipset Vcore Adjustment [16 bit] [16 bit] [Auto] [By Auto] [Auto] [Enable] [PCI Slot] [+1.6 V] Select Menu Item Specific Help DRAM timing and control 2-22 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Normal] [Fast] [Faster] 2.4.4 CPU Configuration Advanced Phoenix-Award...
...package, use the ASUS Q-Fan Technology feature to automatically adjust the CPU fan speed according to your PCI Express graphics card. 2.4.3 PEG Link Mode Advanced PEG Link Mode Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility PEG Link Mode [Auto] Select Menu Item Specific Help PEG Link ... Init Display First Chipset Vcore Adjustment [16 bit] [16 bit] [Auto] [By Auto] [Auto] [Enable] [PCI Slot] [+1.6 V] Select Menu Item Specific Help DRAM timing and control 2-22 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Normal] [Fast] [Faster] 2.4.4 CPU Configuration Advanced Phoenix-Award...
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... and the read command and the time the data actually becomes available. DRAM Configuration The items in this frequency. Memory is not configurable. Configuration options: [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] ASUS A8V-E SE 2-23 Configuration options: [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [10] [11] [12] [13] [14] [15] RAS# to CAS# delay (Trcd) x Row precharge Time (Trp) x 1T/2T Memory Timing H/W ...Master ECC Enabled ECC Memory Interlock 200 MHz [Auto] 200Mhz 2.5 8T 4T 4T 2T [Enabled] [Continous] [Enabled] [At least One] Select Menu Item Specific Help Place an artificial memory clock limit on the system.
... and the read command and the time the data actually becomes available. DRAM Configuration The items in this frequency. Memory is not configurable. Configuration options: [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] ASUS A8V-E SE 2-23 Configuration options: [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [10] [11] [12] [13] [14] [15] RAS# to CAS# delay (Trcd) x Row precharge Time (Trp) x 1T/2T Memory Timing H/W ...Master ECC Enabled ECC Memory Interlock 200 MHz [Auto] 200Mhz 2.5 8T 4T 4T 2T [Enabled] [Continous] [Enabled] [At least One] Select Menu Item Specific Help Place an artificial memory clock limit on the system.
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... [4096] Select Menu Item Specific Help Select Yes if you to select the graphics controller to [Yes] and if you install a Plug and Play operating system, the operating system configures the Plug and Play devices not required for information on how to PCI Express™ 3 data scrambling. ASUS A8V-E SE 2-25 Configuration options: [Disable...
... [4096] Select Menu Item Specific Help Select Yes if you to select the graphics controller to [Yes] and if you install a Plug and Play operating system, the operating system configures the Plug and Play devices not required for information on how to PCI Express™ 3 data scrambling. ASUS A8V-E SE 2-25 Configuration options: [Disable...
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... Device] [PCI Device] [PCI Device] [PCI Device] [PCI Device] [PCI Device] [PCI Device] Select Menu Item Specific Help Legacy ISA for devices compliant with the original PC AT bus specification, PCI/ISA PnP for devices compliant with the Plug and Play standard whether designed for PCI or ISA bus...;: Select Menu -/+: Change Value Enter: Select Sub-menu F5: Setup Defaults F10: Save and Exit IRQ-xx assigned to When set to [PCI Device], the specific IRQ is set to Manual. IRQ Resources This sub-menu is activated only when the R e s o u r c e s C o n t r o l l e d B y item is free for use of...
... Device] [PCI Device] [PCI Device] [PCI Device] [PCI Device] [PCI Device] [PCI Device] Select Menu Item Specific Help Legacy ISA for devices compliant with the original PC AT bus specification, PCI/ISA PnP for devices compliant with the Plug and Play standard whether designed for PCI or ISA bus...;: Select Menu -/+: Change Value Enter: Select Sub-menu F5: Setup Defaults F10: Save and Exit IRQ-xx assigned to When set to [PCI Device], the specific IRQ is set to Manual. IRQ Resources This sub-menu is activated only when the R e s o u r c e s C o n t r o l l e d B y item is free for use of...