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Contents Notices vi Safety information vii About this guide viii K8V-MX specifications summary ix Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS unique features 1-4 1.4 Before you proceed 1-5 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.5.1 Motherboard layout 1-6 1.5.2 Placement direction 1-7 1.5.3 Screw holes 1-7 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-8 1.6.1 Overview 1-8 1.6.2 Installing the CPU 1-8 1.7 System memory 1-10 1.7.1 Overview 1-10 1.7.2 Memory con...
Contents Notices vi Safety information vii About this guide viii K8V-MX specifications summary ix Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS unique features 1-4 1.4 Before you proceed 1-5 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.5.1 Motherboard layout 1-6 1.5.2 Placement direction 1-7 1.5.3 Screw holes 1-7 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-8 1.6.1 Overview 1-8 1.6.2 Installing the CPU 1-8 1.7 System memory 1-10 1.7.1 Overview 1-10 1.7.2 Memory con...
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..., disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before the signal cables are connected. If you are not sure... sure all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are using an adapter or extension cord. Operational safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you detect any area where it can interrupt the grounding circuit. • Set...
..., disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before the signal cables are connected. If you are not sure... sure all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are using an adapter or extension cord. Operational safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you detect any area where it can interrupt the grounding circuit. • Set...
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Chapter 1 This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. It includes brief explanations of the special attributes of this motherboard. Product Introduction
Chapter 1 This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. It includes brief explanations of the special attributes of this motherboard. Product Introduction
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... architecture, delivers advanced system performance, faster memory access and increased productivity. Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on 2 Serial ATA ports. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction This motherboard provides excellent compatibility and flexbility. The ASUS K8V-MX motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies making it , check the items in the long...
... architecture, delivers advanced system performance, faster memory access and increased productivity. Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on 2 Serial ATA ports. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction This motherboard provides excellent compatibility and flexbility. The ASUS K8V-MX motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies making it , check the items in the long...
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... Vinyl Audio technology. Integrated 10/100 Mbps LAN The on-board LAN controller is no need to deliver exceptional integrated graphics and video playback performance. ASUS K8V-MX Motherboard 1-3 The VT8237R southbridge employs the VIA DriveStation™ Controller Suite that enables enhanced graphics performance with current USB 1.1 peripherals, USB 2.0 delivers transfer speeds up to...
... Vinyl Audio technology. Integrated 10/100 Mbps LAN The on-board LAN controller is no need to deliver exceptional integrated graphics and video playback performance. ASUS K8V-MX Motherboard 1-3 The VT8237R southbridge employs the VIA DriveStation™ Controller Suite that enables enhanced graphics performance with current USB 1.1 peripherals, USB 2.0 delivers transfer speeds up to...
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Technology The K8V-MX supports AMD Cool ʻnʼ Quiet! See page 2-5. No need to open the case to use a DOS-based utility or boot from a floppy disk. C.P.R. (... 2 Whenever BIOS gets corrupted, ASUS CrashFree BIOS2 allows users to powerful speaker systems. See page 1-17. S/PDIF out The K8V-MXʼs S/PDIF-out function turns your comoputer into a high-end entertainment system with digital connectivity to reboot the computer and perform an smart auto-recovery procedure through the motherboard support CD. AMD Cool...
Technology The K8V-MX supports AMD Cool ʻnʼ Quiet! See page 2-5. No need to open the case to use a DOS-based utility or boot from a floppy disk. C.P.R. (... 2 Whenever BIOS gets corrupted, ASUS CrashFree BIOS2 allows users to powerful speaker systems. See page 1-17. S/PDIF out The K8V-MXʼs S/PDIF-out function turns your comoputer into a high-end entertainment system with digital connectivity to reboot the computer and perform an smart auto-recovery procedure through the motherboard support CD. AMD Cool...
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R K8V-MX K8V-MX Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS K8V-MX Motherboard 1-5 1.4 Before You Proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • ... mode, or in soft-off mode. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any motherboard component. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. This is a reminder that...
R K8V-MX K8V-MX Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS K8V-MX Motherboard 1-5 1.4 Before You Proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • ... mode, or in soft-off mode. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any motherboard component. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. This is a reminder that...
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FLOPPY 1.5 Motherboard Overview 1.5.1 Motherboard layout PS/2 T: Mouse B: Keyboard ATX12V COM1 KBPWR CPU_FAN ATXPWR CHA_FAN DDR DIMM1 (64 bit, 184-pin module) DDR DIMM2 (64 bit, 184-pin module) PARALLEL PORT Socket 754 VGA USB1 USB2 Bottom: USB3 USB4 Top: RJ-45 Top:Line In Center:Line Out Below:Mic In USBPW12 USBPW34 VIA K8M800 AGP R FP_AUDIO AD1888 SPDIF AUX CD PCI1 K8V-MX PCI2 PCI3 USBPW56 USBPW78 USB78 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power USB56 SB_PWR VIA VT8237R SATA2 SATA1 Super I/O CLRTC 4Mbit BIOS PANEL PRI_IDE SEC_IDE 1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
FLOPPY 1.5 Motherboard Overview 1.5.1 Motherboard layout PS/2 T: Mouse B: Keyboard ATX12V COM1 KBPWR CPU_FAN ATXPWR CHA_FAN DDR DIMM1 (64 bit, 184-pin module) DDR DIMM2 (64 bit, 184-pin module) PARALLEL PORT Socket 754 VGA USB1 USB2 Bottom: USB3 USB4 Top: RJ-45 Top:Line In Center:Line Out Below:Mic In USBPW12 USBPW34 VIA K8M800 AGP R FP_AUDIO AD1888 SPDIF AUX CD PCI1 K8V-MX PCI2 PCI3 USBPW56 USBPW78 USB78 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power USB56 SB_PWR VIA VT8237R SATA2 SATA1 Super I/O CLRTC 4Mbit BIOS PANEL PRI_IDE SEC_IDE 1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
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The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. Doing so may damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. Do not overtighten the screws! 1.5.2 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the chassis in the image below. 1.5.3 Screw holes Place eight (8) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis R K8V-MX ASUS K8V-MX Motherboard 1-7
The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. Doing so may damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. Do not overtighten the screws! 1.5.2 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the chassis in the image below. 1.5.3 Screw holes Place eight (8) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis R K8V-MX ASUS K8V-MX Motherboard 1-7
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This mark indicates the processor Pin A1 that the socket lever is lifted up to a 90° -100° angle. Gold Arrow R K8V-MX K8V-MX CPU Socket 754 Incorrect installation of the CPU socket. Make sure that should match a specific corner of the CPU into the socket may bend ... in completely. Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to install a CPU. 1. Locate the 754-pin ZIF socket on the motherboard. 2. Socket Lever 1-8 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
This mark indicates the processor Pin A1 that the socket lever is lifted up to a 90° -100° angle. Gold Arrow R K8V-MX K8V-MX CPU Socket 754 Incorrect installation of the CPU socket. Make sure that should match a specific corner of the CPU into the socket may bend ... in completely. Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to install a CPU. 1. Locate the 754-pin ZIF socket on the motherboard. 2. Socket Lever 1-8 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
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ASUS K8V-MX Motherboard 1-9 Gold triangle The CPU fits only in place. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket until it is in place, push down the socket lever to secure the CPU. The lever clicks on the motherboard. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket to indicate that the CPU corner with the...
ASUS K8V-MX Motherboard 1-9 Gold triangle The CPU fits only in place. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket until it is in place, push down the socket lever to secure the CPU. The lever clicks on the motherboard. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket to indicate that the CPU corner with the...
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R K8V-MX K8V-MX 184-Pin DDR DIMM sockets 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install 64 MB, 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB and 1 GB DDR DIMMs into ... using 184-pin PC3200/PC2700/PC2100 unbuffered DDR DIMMs and allow up to 3.2 GB/s data transfer rate. DIMM1 DIMM2 104 Pins 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets.
R K8V-MX K8V-MX 184-Pin DDR DIMM sockets 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install 64 MB, 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB and 1 GB DDR DIMMs into ... using 184-pin PC3200/PC2700/PC2100 unbuffered DDR DIMMs and allow up to 3.2 GB/s data transfer rate. DIMM1 DIMM2 104 Pins 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets.
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... SAMSUNG Winbond Winbond Winbond Winbond Elpida Elpida SAMSUNG Mosel PSC PSC Mosel SAMSUNG PSC Hynix Pmi Pmi Mosel Hynix KINGMAX (Continued on the next page) ASUS K8V-MX Motherboard DIMM support Side(s) Component SS HY5DU56822BT-D43 DS HY5DU56822BT-D43 SS A2S56D30BTP SS HY5DU12822BT-D43 SS D3208DL3T-5A DS D3208DH1T-5 SS D3208DH1T-6 DS D3208DH1T-6 DS...-J SS PM4D328D50406EU DS PM4D328S50403DU SS V58C2256804SAT6 DS HY5DU56822BT-J SS KDL388P4LA-50 A* B* 1-11 Obtain DDR DIMMs only from qualified vendors for use with this motherboard.
... SAMSUNG Winbond Winbond Winbond Winbond Elpida Elpida SAMSUNG Mosel PSC PSC Mosel SAMSUNG PSC Hynix Pmi Pmi Mosel Hynix KINGMAX (Continued on the next page) ASUS K8V-MX Motherboard DIMM support Side(s) Component SS HY5DU56822BT-D43 DS HY5DU56822BT-D43 SS A2S56D30BTP SS HY5DU12822BT-D43 SS D3208DL3T-5A DS D3208DH1T-5 SS D3208DH1T-6 DS D3208DH1T-6 DS...-J SS PM4D328D50406EU DS PM4D328S50403DU SS V58C2256804SAT6 DS HY5DU56822BT-J SS KDL388P4LA-50 A* B* 1-11 Obtain DDR DIMMs only from qualified vendors for use with this motherboard.
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Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. Remove the DIMM from the socket. Unlocked Retaining Clip A DDR DIMM is properly seated. Align a DIMM on the socket such that it ... pressing the retaining clips outward. 3. The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in the motherboard. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to unlock the DIMM. Follow these steps to install a DIMM. 1. ASUS K8V-MX Motherboard 1-13 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Make sure to avoid damaging the DIMM. 4. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket...
Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. Remove the DIMM from the socket. Unlocked Retaining Clip A DDR DIMM is properly seated. Align a DIMM on the socket such that it ... pressing the retaining clips outward. 3. The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in the motherboard. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to unlock the DIMM. Follow these steps to install a DIMM. 1. ASUS K8V-MX Motherboard 1-13 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Make sure to avoid damaging the DIMM. 4. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket...
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...do so may need to use . 4. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that they support. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Secure the card to the card. Assign an IRQ to the... chassis with it and make the necessary hardware settings for information on the next page. 3. The following sub-sections describe the motherboard slots and the expansion cards that came with the screw you intend to install expansion cards. Refer to the tables on BIOS setup. 2.
...do so may need to use . 4. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that they support. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Secure the card to the card. Assign an IRQ to the... chassis with it and make the necessary hardware settings for information on the next page. 3. The following sub-sections describe the motherboard slots and the expansion cards that came with the screw you intend to install expansion cards. Refer to the tables on BIOS setup. 2.
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... -- -- shared -- -- INT D -- -- -- -- When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support " Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments; ASUS K8V-MX Motherboard 1-15 otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. IRQ assignments for ISA or PCI devices...
... -- -- shared -- -- INT D -- -- -- -- When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support " Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments; ASUS K8V-MX Motherboard 1-15 otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. IRQ assignments for ISA or PCI devices...
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... not supported in this motherboard. Note the notches on the card golden fingers to ensure that comply with PCI specifications. 1.8.3 PCI slots The PCI slots support LAN, SCSI, USB, and other PCI cards that they fit the AGP slot on your motherboard. R K8V-MX Keyed for 1.5v K8V-MX Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP...
... not supported in this motherboard. Note the notches on the card golden fingers to ensure that comply with PCI specifications. 1.8.3 PCI slots The PCI slots support LAN, SCSI, USB, and other PCI cards that they fit the AGP slot on your motherboard. R K8V-MX Keyed for 1.5v K8V-MX Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP...
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... to pins 2-3. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 1-2. 4. R K8V-MX K8V-MX Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear CMOS ASUS K8V-MX Motherboard 1-17 Keep the cap on the CLRTC jumper default position.
... to pins 2-3. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 1-2. 4. R K8V-MX K8V-MX Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear CMOS ASUS K8V-MX Motherboard 1-17 Keep the cap on the CLRTC jumper default position.
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... /2-Channel Line In Line Out Mic In 4-Channel Rear Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Mic In 6-Channel Rear Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Bass/Center ASUS K8V-MX Motherboard 1-19 PS/2 mouse port (green). This Line In (light blue) port connects a tape player or other devices. 3. or 6-channel audio configuration as shown.... 4. Line Out port. This 6-pin port is for a PS/2 mouse. 2. 1.10 Connectors This section describes and illustrates the rear panel and internal connectors on the motherboard. 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1 2 3 4 5 6 11 10 9 8 7 1.
... /2-Channel Line In Line Out Mic In 4-Channel Rear Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Mic In 6-Channel Rear Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Bass/Center ASUS K8V-MX Motherboard 1-19 PS/2 mouse port (green). This Line In (light blue) port connects a tape player or other devices. 3. or 6-channel audio configuration as shown.... 4. Line Out port. This 6-pin port is for a PS/2 mouse. 2. 1.10 Connectors This section describes and illustrates the rear panel and internal connectors on the motherboard. 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1 2 3 4 5 6 11 10 9 8 7 1.