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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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... hardware devices on it another standout in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package Contents Check your K8V-MX package for buying the ASUS® K8V-MX motherboard! Before you for the following items. ASUS K8V-MX motherboard ASUS motherboard support CD 1 x Ultra DMA cable 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x FDD cable I/O shield User guide If any of the above items is based on...
... hardware devices on it another standout in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package Contents Check your K8V-MX package for buying the ASUS® K8V-MX motherboard! Before you for the following items. ASUS K8V-MX motherboard ASUS motherboard support CD 1 x Ultra DMA cable 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x FDD cable I/O shield User guide If any of the above items is based on...
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... power management for advanced operating systems. 6 Channel Audio & SoundMAX Digital Audio System The SoundMAX Digital Audio System is the latest connectiviity standard for easy connectivity. ASUS K8V-MX Motherboard 1-3 USB 2.0 technology USB 2.0 is the industryʼs highest performance and most reliable audio solution for business perfessionals, audiophiles, musicians, ,and gamers. AGP 8X support AGP...
... power management for advanced operating systems. 6 Channel Audio & SoundMAX Digital Audio System The SoundMAX Digital Audio System is the latest connectiviity standard for easy connectivity. ASUS K8V-MX Motherboard 1-3 USB 2.0 technology USB 2.0 is the industryʼs highest performance and most reliable audio solution for business perfessionals, audiophiles, musicians, ,and gamers. AGP 8X support AGP...
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...K8V-MX supports AMD Cool ʻnʼ Quiet! No need to open the case to use a DOS-based utility or boot from a floppy disk. Technology, which monitors system operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and frequency for a cool and quiet environment.. 1.3.2 ASUS unique features EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS...loading the operating system. CrashFree BIOS 2 Whenever BIOS gets corrupted, ASUS CrashFree BIOS2 allows users to powerful speaker systems. See page 1-...data. AMD Cool ʻnʼ Quiet! S/PDIF out The K8V-MXʼs S/PDIF-out function turns your comoputer into a high-...
...K8V-MX supports AMD Cool ʻnʼ Quiet! No need to open the case to use a DOS-based utility or boot from a floppy disk. Technology, which monitors system operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and frequency for a cool and quiet environment.. 1.3.2 ASUS unique features EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS...loading the operating system. CrashFree BIOS 2 Whenever BIOS gets corrupted, ASUS CrashFree BIOS2 allows users to powerful speaker systems. See page 1-...data. AMD Cool ʻnʼ Quiet! S/PDIF out The K8V-MXʼs S/PDIF-out function turns your comoputer into a high-...
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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 Onboard LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to avoid touching the ICs on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the ...component. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard...
R K8V-MX K8V-MX Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS K8V-MX Motherboard 1-5 Onboard LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to avoid touching the ICs on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the ...component. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard...
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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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Doing so may damage the motherboard. Do not overtighten the screws! Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 1.5.3 Screw holes Place eight (8) screws into the chassis in the correct orientation. 1.5.2 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it 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. Do not overtighten the screws! Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 1.5.3 Screw holes Place eight (8) screws into the chassis in the correct orientation. 1.5.2 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it 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.
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... the socket may bend the pins and severely damage the CPU! 1.6.2 Installing the CPU Follow these steps to a 90° -100° angle. Gold Arrow R K8V-MX K8V-MX CPU Socket 754 Incorrect installation of the CPU socket. Locate the 754-pin ZIF socket on the...
... the socket may bend the pins and severely damage the CPU! 1.6.2 Installing the CPU Follow these steps to a 90° -100° angle. Gold Arrow R K8V-MX K8V-MX CPU Socket 754 Incorrect installation of the CPU socket. Locate the 754-pin ZIF socket on the...
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... that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with the heatsink package. 7. Gold triangle The CPU fits only in place. ASUS K8V-MX Motherboard 1-9 3. The lever clicks on the motherboard. When the CPU is locked. 6.
... that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with the heatsink package. 7. Gold triangle The CPU fits only in place. ASUS K8V-MX Motherboard 1-9 3. The lever clicks on the motherboard. When the CPU is locked. 6.
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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 ...
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 ...
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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... that have been tested and qualified for better system performance. 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... that have been tested and qualified for better system performance. Obtain DDR DIMMs only from qualified vendors for use with this motherboard.
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...damaged when it fits in the motherboard. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid damaging the DIMM. 4. DDR DIMM notch 2. Align a DIMM on the socket such that it flips out with extra force. 2. ASUS K8V-MX Motherboard 1-13 Remove the DIMM from the socket.... Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to both the motherboard and the components. Support the DIMM lightly with a notch so that the notch on the DIMM...
...damaged when it fits in the motherboard. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid damaging the DIMM. 4. DDR DIMM notch 2. Align a DIMM on the socket such that it flips out with extra force. 2. ASUS K8V-MX Motherboard 1-13 Remove the DIMM from the socket.... Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to both the motherboard and the components. Support the DIMM lightly with a notch so that the notch on the DIMM...
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... ensure that the drivers support " Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments; shared -- -- IRQ assignments for ISA or PCI devices. shared -- ASUS K8V-MX Motherboard 1-15 INT C -- -- otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. Standard Interrupt Assignments IRQ Priority 0 ... 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 AGP slot INT A shared -- -- INT D -- -- -- --
... ensure that the drivers support " Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments; shared -- -- IRQ assignments for ISA or PCI devices. shared -- ASUS K8V-MX Motherboard 1-15 INT C -- -- otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. Standard Interrupt Assignments IRQ Priority 0 ... 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 AGP slot INT A shared -- -- INT D -- -- -- --
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... 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) 1-16 Chapter 1: Product Introduction The figure below shows a LAN card installed on this motherboard! 3.3V AGP cards are not supported in this motherboard. Install only 1.5V AGP cards on a PCI slot. 1.8.4 AGP slot...
... 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) 1-16 Chapter 1: Product Introduction The figure below shows a LAN card installed on this motherboard! 3.3V AGP cards are not supported in this motherboard. Install only 1.5V AGP cards on a PCI slot. 1.8.4 AGP slot...
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... data. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by the onboard button cell battery. R K8V-MX K8V-MX Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear CMOS ASUS K8V-MX Motherboard 1-17 1.9 Jumpers 1. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 1-2. 4. Keep the cap on the CLRTC jumper default position...
... data. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by the onboard button cell battery. R K8V-MX K8V-MX Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear CMOS ASUS K8V-MX Motherboard 1-17 1.9 Jumpers 1. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 1-2. 4. Keep the cap on the CLRTC jumper default position...
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.... In 4- The functions of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 6. 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. Parallel port. Line Out port. This Line Out (lime) port connects...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 This 6-pin port is for a PS/2 mouse. 2. Microphone port. This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a ...
.... In 4- The functions of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 6. 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. Parallel port. Line Out port. This Line Out (lime) port connects...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 This 6-pin port is for a PS/2 mouse. 2. Microphone port. This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a ...
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... red markings on the connector is for the provided floppy drive (FDD) signal cable. Right Audio Channel Ground Left Audio Channel R K8V-MX AUX (White) CD (Black) K8V-MX Internal audio connectors ASUS K8V-MX Motherboard 1-21 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) This connector is removed to receive stereo audio input from...
... red markings on the connector is for the provided floppy drive (FDD) signal cable. Right Audio Channel Ground Left Audio Channel R K8V-MX AUX (White) CD (Black) K8V-MX Internal audio connectors ASUS K8V-MX Motherboard 1-21 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) This connector is removed to receive stereo audio input from...
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...PS_ON# GND GND GND -5.0VDC +5.0VDC +5.0VDC +3.3VDC +3.3VDC GND +5.0VDC GND +5.0VDC GND PWR_OK +5VSB +12.0VDC K8V-MX ATX power connectors ASUS K8V-MX Motherboard 1-23 Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors fit completely. • Do not forget to...to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, making sure that your ATX 12V power supply can damage the motherboard components. CPU_FAN GND +12V Rotation R K8V-MX CHA_FAN GND +12V Rotation K8V-MX Fan connectors 6. Insufficient air flow within the...
...PS_ON# GND GND GND -5.0VDC +5.0VDC +5.0VDC +3.3VDC +3.3VDC GND +5.0VDC GND +5.0VDC GND PWR_OK +5VSB +12.0VDC K8V-MX ATX power connectors ASUS K8V-MX Motherboard 1-23 Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors fit completely. • Do not forget to...to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, making sure that your ATX 12V power supply can damage the motherboard components. CPU_FAN GND +12V Rotation R K8V-MX CHA_FAN GND +12V Rotation K8V-MX Fan connectors 6. Insufficient air flow within the...
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USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Doing so will damage the motherboard! USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB56 1 ASUS K8V-MX Motherboard 1-25 These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. USB...+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND R K8V-MX K8V-MX USB 2.0 connectors USB78 1 The USB module is ...
USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Doing so will damage the motherboard! USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB56 1 ASUS K8V-MX Motherboard 1-25 These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. USB...+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND R K8V-MX K8V-MX USB 2.0 connectors USB78 1 The USB module is ...