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A8V-XE User Manual for English Edition - Page 14
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Application CDs
ASUS motherboard support CD
Documentation
User guide
If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® A8V-XE motherboard! 1.1 Welcome!
The motherboard delivers a host of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you for the following items.
Motherboard
ASUS A8V-XE motherboard
Cables Accessories
1 x 2 in...
A8V-XE User Manual for English Edition - Page 15
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1-3 ADI SoundMAX High-Definition audio The onboard 6-channel AD1986A High Definition audio CODEC enables high-quality audio which represents the landmark introduction of new features, including Native Command Queueing (NCQ), and Power Management (PM) Implementation Algorithm. It also notifies the user of ownership and development.
These processors provide...
A8V-XE User Manual for English Edition - Page 16
... The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I /O Port This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to external home theater audio systems via an S/PDIF-out (SONY-PHILIPS Digital Interface) jack. PCI Express features point-to-point serial interconnections between devices and allows higher clockspeeds by carrying data in case the system hangs due to overclocking. ASUS MyLogo...
A8V-XE User Manual for English Edition - Page 17
... is OFF before handling components to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. A8V-XE
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A8V-XE Onboard LED
SB_PWR
ON Standby Power
OFF Powered
Off
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1-5 1.4 Before you proceed
Take note of the following precautions before you install components into the system.
• Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component.
• Use a grounded...
A8V-XE User Manual for English Edition - Page 24
.... 1.7 System memory
1.7.1 Overview
The motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. The following figure illustrates the location of the sockets:
104 Pins
DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2
80 Pins
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A8V-XE 184-pin DDR DIMM Sockets
Channel Channel A Channel B
Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2
1.7.2 Memory configurations
You may install 64MB, 128 MB, 256 MB...
A8V-XE User Manual for English Edition - Page 25
... only identical DDR DIMM pairs. * For dual-channel configuration (3), you may:
• install identical DIMMs in all four sockets OR • install identical DIMM pair in DIMM_A1 and DIMM_B1
(blue sockets)
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1-13 Table 1 Recommended memory configurations
Mode Single-channel Dual-channel*
DIMM_A1
Sockets DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2
(1)
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Populated
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(1) Populated
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A8V-XE User Manual for English Edition - Page 27
... DIMM notch
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Unlocked retaining clip
A DDR DIMM is properly seated. Remove the DIMM from the socket. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to avoid damaging the DIMM.
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1.7.3
Installing a DIMM
Make sure to both the motherboard and the components.
1. The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in place and the DIMM...
A8V-XE User Manual for English Edition - Page 28
... the expansion cards that they support. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup.
2. Align the card connector with the screw you removed earlier. 6. 1.8 Expansion slots
In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.
1.8.1 Installing an expansion card
To install an expansion card:
1. Turn on...
A8V-XE User Manual for English Edition - Page 29
... Mouse Port* Numeric Data Processor Primary IDE Channel Secondary IDE Channel
* These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard
PCI slot 1 PCI slot... -
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IRQ assignments for ISA or PCI devices.
When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments;
A8V-XE User Manual for English Edition - Page 33
PS/2 mouse port (green).
Line Out port (lime). ASUS A8V-XE
1-21 This port is for the LAN port LED indications....headphone or a speaker.
6. Line In port (light blue). This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or other audio sources.
5. Parallel port. Refer to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. This port connects a microphone.
Microphone port...
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... II allows up to the RAID manual in the support CD.
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Chapter 1: Product introduction For detailed instructions on how to configure RAID...A8V-XE
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SATA4
SATA3
A8V-XE SATA Connectors
GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND
SATA2 SATA1
Install the Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service...
A8V-XE User Manual for English Edition - Page 41
... connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the motherboard high-definition audio capability. The S/PDIF module is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port(s). Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP)
This connector is purchased separately.
+5V SPDIFOUT GND
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SPDIF_OUT A8V-XE Digital Audio Connector
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A8V-XE User Manual for English Edition - Page 51
... Internet Service Provider (ISP).
Place the support CD in the support CD that allows you to your system. The ASUS Update utility is copied to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment.
See page 3-4 for the Utilities screen menu. 3.
2.1.6 ASUS Update utility
The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package.
The Drivers menu...
A8V-XE User Manual for English Edition - Page 64
... the time the data actually becomes available.This item is not configurable. This item is recommended. [Manual] allows you to set each configuration on your own.
Advanced
Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility
DRAM Configuration
Select Menu
Current DRAM Frequency Timing Mode x Memclock index value (Mhz) x CAS...
A8V-XE User Manual for English Edition - Page 81
...699;nʼ Quiet Driver Installs the AMD Cool ʻnʼ Quiet Driver.
Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. SoundMAX AD1986A Audio Driver Installs the AD1986A Audio Driver. ASUS A8V-XE
3-3 VIA Rhine Family Fast Ethernet Adapter Driver Install the VIA Rhine Family Fast Ethernet Adapter Driver. VIA 4 in 1 Drivers Installs the VIA 4 in 1 Drivers.
3.2.2 Drivers menu
The...
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