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...cables 1 x FDD cable I/O shield User guide If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your K8V-MX package for buying the ASUS® K8V-MX motherboard! The ASUS K8V-MX motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies making it , check the items in the long line of ... the list below. 1.2 Package Contents Check your retailer. 1.3 Special Features 1.3.1 Product highlights AMD Athlon™ 64 processor support The K8V-MX supports AMD Athlon 64 and AMD Sempron processors: The AMD Athlon 64 processor is based on AMD 64 technology, which represents the landmark...
...cables 1 x FDD cable I/O shield User guide If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your K8V-MX package for buying the ASUS® K8V-MX motherboard! The ASUS K8V-MX motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies making it , check the items in the long line of ... the list below. 1.2 Package Contents Check your retailer. 1.3 Special Features 1.3.1 Product highlights AMD Athlon™ 64 processor support The K8V-MX supports AMD Athlon 64 and AMD Sempron processors: The AMD Athlon 64 processor is based on AMD 64 technology, which represents the landmark...
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... technology. AGP 8X support AGP 8X (AGP 3.0) is enhanced with high bandwidth speeds of up drive. USB 2.0 technology USB 2.0 is a highly integrated FAST Ethernet controller. ASUS K8V-MX Motherboard 1-3 Integrated 10/100 Mbps LAN The on-board LAN controller is the latest connectiviity standard for business perfessionals, audiophiles, musicians, ,and gamers. The VIA...
... technology. AGP 8X support AGP 8X (AGP 3.0) is enhanced with high bandwidth speeds of up drive. USB 2.0 technology USB 2.0 is a highly integrated FAST Ethernet controller. ASUS K8V-MX Motherboard 1-3 Integrated 10/100 Mbps LAN The on-board LAN controller is the latest connectiviity standard for business perfessionals, audiophiles, musicians, ,and gamers. The VIA...
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... the component. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off mode. 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 handling components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity...
... the component. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off mode. 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 handling components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity...
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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. The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. Doing so may damage the motherboard. 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 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. The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. Doing so may damage the motherboard. 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 Do not overtighten the screws!
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... socket lever to secure the CPU. I n s t a l l a C P U h e a t s i n k a n d f a n following the instructions that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with the heatsink package. 7. ASUS K8V-MX Motherboard 1-9 Carefully insert the CPU into the socket to indicate that it fits in place. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket until...
... socket lever to secure the CPU. I n s t a l l a C P U h e a t s i n k a n d f a n following the instructions that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with the heatsink package. 7. ASUS K8V-MX Motherboard 1-9 Carefully insert the CPU into the socket to indicate that it fits in place. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket until...
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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...
... 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...
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Follow these steps to avoid damaging the DIMM. 4. ASUS K8V-MX Motherboard 1-13 Locate the DIMM sockets in only one direction. Support the DIMM lightly with a notch so that the notch on the DIMM matches the ...
Follow these steps to avoid damaging the DIMM. 4. ASUS K8V-MX Motherboard 1-13 Locate the DIMM sockets in only one direction. Support the DIMM lightly with a notch so that the notch on the DIMM matches the ...
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otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. ASUS K8V-MX Motherboard 1-15 INT C -- -- When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support " Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ ...
otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. ASUS K8V-MX Motherboard 1-15 INT C -- -- When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support " Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ ...
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... include system setup information such as system passwords, is powered by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Replace the battery. 5. R K8V-MX K8V-MX Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear CMOS ASUS K8V-MX Motherboard 1-17 To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to re-enter data. The RAM...
... include system setup information such as system passwords, is powered by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Replace the battery. 5. R K8V-MX K8V-MX Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear CMOS ASUS K8V-MX Motherboard 1-17 To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to re-enter data. The RAM...
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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 or 6-channel mode, the function of this port becomes Rear Speaker Out. 5. In 4- In 6-channel mode, the function of this port becomes Bass...
... /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 or 6-channel mode, the function of this port becomes Rear Speaker Out. 5. In 4- In 6-channel mode, the function of this port becomes Bass...
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... audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card. 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 Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) This connector is removed to the signal connector at the back of the...
... audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card. 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 Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) This connector is removed to the signal connector at the back of the...
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... +3.3VDC GND -12.0VDC GND 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 5. The plugs from the power supply are designed to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! The minimum recommended wattage is inadequate...
... +3.3VDC GND -12.0VDC GND 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 5. The plugs from the power supply are designed to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! The minimum recommended wattage is inadequate...
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... will damage the motherboard! 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 purchased separately. 9. USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB56 1 ASUS K8V-MX Motherboard 1-25 USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. NEVER connect a 1394 cable...
... will damage the motherboard! 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 purchased separately. 9. USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB56 1 ASUS K8V-MX Motherboard 1-25 USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. NEVER connect a 1394 cable...
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... the BIOS file using the AFUDOS.EXE: 1. Download the latest BIOS file from the website provided by default to store the file. ASUS K8V-MX Motherboard 2-3 The utility will copy the current system BIOS by the system builder. Main filename Extension name A:\>afudos /oMYBIOS03.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility...
... the BIOS file using the AFUDOS.EXE: 1. Download the latest BIOS file from the website provided by default to store the file. ASUS K8V-MX Motherboard 2-3 The utility will copy the current system BIOS by the system builder. Main filename Extension name A:\>afudos /oMYBIOS03.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility...
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...Floppy found in the floppy disk, the error message "K8V-MX.ROM not found !" Start flashing... appears. • If the correct BIOS file is displayed. 4. Starting BIOS recovery... Completed. ASUS K8V-MX Motherboard 2-5 is not found in the floppy disk, EZ Flash... performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. Reading file "k8v-mx.rom". Doing so can cause system boot failure! ...
...Floppy found in the floppy disk, the error message "K8V-MX.ROM not found !" Start flashing... appears. • If the correct BIOS file is displayed. 4. Starting BIOS recovery... Completed. ASUS K8V-MX Motherboard 2-5 is not found in the floppy disk, EZ Flash... performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. Reading file "k8v-mx.rom". Doing so can cause system boot failure! ...
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... Screen General Help Save and Exit Exit v02.54 (C)Copyright 1985-2003, American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS K8V-MX Motherboard 2-7 Enter F1 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Change Field Go to select items in .] [Disabled] [ST340014A] [Not Detected] [ASUS DVD-E616P2] [Not Detected] Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to another. Some of a menu...
... Screen General Help Save and Exit Exit v02.54 (C)Copyright 1985-2003, American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS K8V-MX Motherboard 2-7 Enter F1 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Change Field Go to select items in .] [Disabled] [ST340014A] [Not Detected] [ASUS DVD-E616P2] [Not Detected] Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to another. Some of a menu...
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...[Disabled] Enabling this item allows you to set to [Disabled], the floppy disk is write-protected.Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS K8V-MX Motherboard 2-9 If set the system date. 2.3.3 Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.] Sets the type of the basic system information. Refer to section ...: [Disabled] [360K, 5.25 in.] [1.2M , 5.25 in.] [720K , 3.5 in.] [1.44M, 3.5 in.] [2.88M, 3.5 in .] [Disabled] [ST340014A] [Not Detected] [ASUS DVD-E616P2] [Not Detected] Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to a floppy disk. Use [+] or [-] to navigate through them.
...[Disabled] Enabling this item allows you to set to [Disabled], the floppy disk is write-protected.Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS K8V-MX Motherboard 2-9 If set the system date. 2.3.3 Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.] Sets the type of the basic system information. Refer to section ...: [Disabled] [360K, 5.25 in.] [1.2M , 5.25 in.] [720K , 3.5 in.] [1.44M, 3.5 in.] [2.88M, 3.5 in .] [Disabled] [ST340014A] [Not Detected] [ASUS DVD-E616P2] [Not Detected] Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to a floppy disk. Use [+] or [-] to navigate through them.
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...] [MWDMA2] [UDMA0] [UDMA1] [UDMA2] [UDMA3] [UDMA4] [UDMA5] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. ASUS K8V-MX Motherboard 2-11
...] [MWDMA2] [UDMA0] [UDMA1] [UDMA2] [UDMA3] [UDMA4] [UDMA5] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. ASUS K8V-MX Motherboard 2-11
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Configuration options: [16BIT] [8BIT] ASUS K8V-MX Motherboard 2-13 Configuration options: [200MHz] [400MHz] [600MHz] [800MHz] HT DATA Width (Upstream) [16BIT] Allows selection of Hyper Transport downstream data width. Confi...
Configuration options: [16BIT] [8BIT] ASUS K8V-MX Motherboard 2-13 Configuration options: [200MHz] [400MHz] [600MHz] [800MHz] HT DATA Width (Upstream) [16BIT] Allows selection of Hyper Transport downstream data width. Confi...
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... 8X] [Eabled] [64MB] [Disabled] [Disabled] Enable/Disable CPU direct frame bufferr to 24-bit color depth under different resolutions. Configuration options: [AGP] [PCI] ASUS K8V-MX Motherboard 2-15 2.4.2 Chipset The Chipset menu allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit...
... 8X] [Eabled] [64MB] [Disabled] [Disabled] Enable/Disable CPU direct frame bufferr to 24-bit color depth under different resolutions. Configuration options: [AGP] [PCI] ASUS K8V-MX Motherboard 2-15 2.4.2 Chipset The Chipset menu allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit...