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... a bootable floppy disk 2-2 2.1.2 Using AFUDOS to copy the current BIOS 2-2 2.1.3 Using AFUDOS to update the BIOS 2-3 2.1.4 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS 2-5 2.2 BIOS Setup program 2-6 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-7 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-7 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-7 2.2.4 Menu items 2-8 2.2.5 Sub-menu items 2-8 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-8 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-8 2.2.8 Scroll bar 2-8 2.2.9 General help 2-8 2.3 Main menu 2-9 2.3.1 ...
... a bootable floppy disk 2-2 2.1.2 Using AFUDOS to copy the current BIOS 2-2 2.1.3 Using AFUDOS to update the BIOS 2-3 2.1.4 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS 2-5 2.2 BIOS Setup program 2-6 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-7 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-7 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-7 2.2.4 Menu items 2-8 2.2.5 Sub-menu items 2-8 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-8 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-8 2.2.8 Scroll bar 2-8 2.2.9 General help 2-8 2.3 Main menu 2-9 2.3.1 ...
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K8V-MX Specifications Summary Internal I /O shield SATA cable microATX, 9.6" x 9.6" (24.5cm x 24.5cm) Specifications are subject to 240MHz at 1MHz increment WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOR, WOL by PME, WOR by PME,WO USB, WO KB/MS Drivers ASUS PC Probe Anti-Virus Software ASUS... fan connectors Front panel audio connector S/PDIF out connector 4Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, (TCAV), PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, ASUS EZ Flash, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 PCI 2.2, USB 2.0/1.1 Adjustable FSB/DDR ratio ASUS C.P.R. x ASUS MyLogo 2 SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) from 200MHz up to change without notice....
K8V-MX Specifications Summary Internal I /O shield SATA cable microATX, 9.6" x 9.6" (24.5cm x 24.5cm) Specifications are subject to 240MHz at 1MHz increment WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOR, WOL by PME, WOR by PME,WO USB, WO KB/MS Drivers ASUS PC Probe Anti-Virus Software ASUS... fan connectors Front panel audio connector S/PDIF out connector 4Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, (TCAV), PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, ASUS EZ Flash, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 PCI 2.2, USB 2.0/1.1 Adjustable FSB/DDR ratio ASUS C.P.R. x ASUS MyLogo 2 SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) from 200MHz up to change without notice....
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... Introduction See page 2-5. CrashFree BIOS 2 Whenever BIOS gets corrupted, ASUS CrashFree BIOS2 allows users to powerful speaker systems. See page 1-17. Just simpoly restrart the system, the BIOS would show the previous setting and then users can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. S/PDIF out The K8V-MXʼs S/PDIF-out function...
... Introduction See page 2-5. CrashFree BIOS 2 Whenever BIOS gets corrupted, ASUS CrashFree BIOS2 allows users to powerful speaker systems. See page 1-17. Just simpoly restrart the system, the BIOS would show the previous setting and then users can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. S/PDIF out The K8V-MXʼs S/PDIF-out function...
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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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Keep the screw for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Assign an IRQ to the tables on the slot. 5. Failure to do so may cause you may need to install expansion cards. ... slots In the future, you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card Follow these steps to install an expansion card. 1. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the next page. 3. Install the software drivers for the card. 2.
Keep the screw for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Assign an IRQ to the tables on the slot. 5. Failure to do so may cause you may need to install expansion cards. ... slots In the future, you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card Follow these steps to install an expansion card. 1. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the next page. 3. Install the software drivers for the card. 2.
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Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 1-2. 4. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Keep the cap on the CLRTC jumper default position. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove ... parameters by the onboard button cell battery. Remove the onboard battery. 3. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. R K8V-MX K8V-MX Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear CMOS ASUS K8V-MX Motherboard 1-17 The RAM data in CMOS. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to clear the Real Time Clock...
Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 1-2. 4. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Keep the cap on the CLRTC jumper default position. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove ... parameters by the onboard button cell battery. Remove the onboard battery. 3. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. R K8V-MX K8V-MX Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear CMOS ASUS K8V-MX Motherboard 1-17 The RAM data in CMOS. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to clear the Real Time Clock...
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...USBPW34 12 23 R K8V-MX +5V (Default) +5VSB USBPW78 USBPW56 12 23 K8V-MX USB device wake-up +5V (Default) +5VSB • The USB device wake-up . • The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in the BIOS (see section 2.5.5 ... to wake up the computer when you can supply at least 1A on the keyboard (the default value is [Disabled]). 2. R K8V-MX KBPWR 2 1 +5V (Default) 3 2 +5VSB K8V-MX Keyboard power setting 3. Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) if you wish to wake up from S1 sleep mode (CPU ...
...USBPW34 12 23 R K8V-MX +5V (Default) +5VSB USBPW78 USBPW56 12 23 K8V-MX USB device wake-up +5V (Default) +5VSB • The USB device wake-up . • The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in the BIOS (see section 2.5.5 ... to wake up the computer when you can supply at least 1A on the keyboard (the default value is [Disabled]). 2. R K8V-MX KBPWR 2 1 +5V (Default) 3 2 +5VSB K8V-MX Keyboard power setting 3. Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) if you wish to wake up from S1 sleep mode (CPU ...
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... is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. PLED SPEAKER PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker PANEL IDELED+ IDELED PWR Ground Reset Ground R K8V-MX K8V-MX System panel connector IDE_LED RESET PWRSW * Requires an ATX power supply. • System power LED This connector is for the HDD Activity LED....chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off the system power. • ATX power button/soft-off mode depending on the BIOS settings. The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is for the system power button. 10. The speaker allows you...
... is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. PLED SPEAKER PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker PANEL IDELED+ IDELED PWR Ground Reset Ground R K8V-MX K8V-MX System panel connector IDE_LED RESET PWRSW * Requires an ATX power supply. • System power LED This connector is for the HDD Activity LED....chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off the system power. • ATX power button/soft-off mode depending on the BIOS settings. The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is for the system power button. 10. The speaker allows you...
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BIOS Information Chapter 2 This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus, and provides detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters.
BIOS Information Chapter 2 This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus, and provides detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters.
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... 1. Click File from the format options field, then click Start. 2. ASUS EZ Flash (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk.) 2. 2.1 Managing and Updating Your BIOS The following to create a bootable floppy disk. Do either one of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk in case the system...
... 1. Click File from the format options field, then click Start. 2. ASUS EZ Flash (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk.) 2. 2.1 Managing and Updating Your BIOS The following to create a bootable floppy disk. Do either one of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk in case the system...
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...(C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. The utility will copy the current system BIOS by the system builder. You need to type the exact BIOS file name at least 600KB) to update the BIOS The AFUDOS is not write-protected and has enough space (at the prompt...A:\>afudos /oMYBIOS03.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. To update the BIOS using a bootable floppy diskette. ASUS K8V-MX Motherboard 2-3 Main filename Extension name A:\>afudos /oMYBIOS03.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Make sure that contains the...
...(C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. The utility will copy the current system BIOS by the system builder. You need to type the exact BIOS file name at least 600KB) to update the BIOS The AFUDOS is not write-protected and has enough space (at the prompt...A:\>afudos /oMYBIOS03.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. To update the BIOS using a bootable floppy diskette. ASUS K8V-MX Motherboard 2-3 Main filename Extension name A:\>afudos /oMYBIOS03.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Make sure that contains the...
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... American Megatrends, Inc. Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. A:\>afudos /iK8V-MX.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - done Erasing flash .... A:\>afudos /iK8V-MX.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - The screen displays the status of the update process. The BIOS information on your screen may not be exactly the same as shown...
... American Megatrends, Inc. Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. A:\>afudos /iK8V-MX.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - done Erasing flash .... A:\>afudos /iK8V-MX.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - The screen displays the status of the update process. The BIOS information on your screen may not be exactly the same as shown...
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... is displayed. 4. Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for floppy... • If there is not found in the floppy disk, EZ Flash performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. Completed. ASUS K8V-MX Motherboard 2-5 To update the BIOS using a DOS-based utility.... Insert the floppy disk that contains the BIOS file. Doing so can cause system...
... is displayed. 4. Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for floppy... • If there is not found in the floppy disk, EZ Flash performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. Completed. ASUS K8V-MX Motherboard 2-5 To update the BIOS using a DOS-based utility.... Insert the floppy disk that contains the BIOS file. Doing so can cause system...
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..., or by turning the system off and then back on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. The Setup program is constantly being updated so the BIOS setup screens and descriptions in the future. For example, you to run this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what...supports a programmable Low Pin Count (LPC) chip that the computer can update using this last option only if the first two fail. Use the BIOS Setup program when you are not prompted to use the Setup program, you with its test routines. When you start up the computer, the system...
..., or by turning the system off and then back on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. The Setup program is constantly being updated so the BIOS setup screens and descriptions in the future. For example, you to run this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what...supports a programmable Low Pin Count (LPC) chip that the computer can update using this last option only if the first two fail. Use the BIOS Setup program when you are not prompted to use the Setup program, you with its test routines. When you start up the computer, the system...
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.... 2.2.3 Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of the navigation keys differ from one screen to another. 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A...IDE Slave System Information [17:08:35] [Mon 04/19/2004] [1.44M, 3.5 in.] [Disabled] [ST340014A] [Not Detected] [ASUS DVD-E616P2] [Not Detected] Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select items in the menu and change the settings... Inc. Some of a menu screen are the navigation keys for that particular menu. ASUS K8V-MX Motherboard 2-7
.... 2.2.3 Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of the navigation keys differ from one screen to another. 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A...IDE Slave System Information [17:08:35] [Mon 04/19/2004] [1.44M, 3.5 in.] [Disabled] [ST340014A] [Not Detected] [ASUS DVD-E616P2] [Not Detected] Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select items in the menu and change the settings... Inc. Some of a menu screen are the navigation keys for that particular menu. ASUS K8V-MX Motherboard 2-7
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... in brackets, and is not user-configurable. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display a list of the selected item. 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS Information To display the sub-menu, select the item, then press . 2.2.6 Configuration fields These fields show the values for the menu...
... in brackets, and is not user-configurable. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display a list of the selected item. 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS Information To display the sub-menu, select the item, then press . 2.2.6 Configuration fields These fields show the values for the menu...
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...Seconday IDE Master Secondary IDE Slave System Information [17:08:35] [Mon 04/19/2005] [1.44M, 3.5 in.] [Disabled] [ST340014A] [Not Detected] [ASUS DVD-E616P2] [Not Detected] Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to a floppy disk. Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help... to [Disabled], the floppy disk is write-protected.Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS K8V-MX Motherboard 2-9 Use [+] or [-] to navigate through them. Refer to section "2.2.1 BIOS menu screen" for information on the menu screen items and how to configure System Time. ←...
...Seconday IDE Master Secondary IDE Slave System Information [17:08:35] [Mon 04/19/2005] [1.44M, 3.5 in.] [Disabled] [ST340014A] [Not Detected] [ASUS DVD-E616P2] [Not Detected] Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to a floppy disk. Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help... to [Disabled], the floppy disk is write-protected.Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS K8V-MX Motherboard 2-9 Use [+] or [-] to navigate through them. Refer to section "2.2.1 BIOS menu screen" for information on the menu screen items and how to configure System Time. ←...
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.... Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. 2.3.5 Primary/Secondary IDE Master/Slave While entering Setup, BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE drive. These values are not user-configurable. Configuration options: [Auto] [Not Installed] [CDROM]... occurs one sector at a time if the device supports multi-sector transfer feature. Type [Auto] Selects the type of IDE devices. The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA...
.... Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. 2.3.5 Primary/Secondary IDE Master/Slave While entering Setup, BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE drive. These values are not user-configurable. Configuration options: [Auto] [Not Installed] [CDROM]... occurs one sector at a time if the device supports multi-sector transfer feature. Type [Auto] Selects the type of IDE devices. The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA...
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ASUS K8V-MX Motherboard 2-11 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.3.6 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. AMI BIOS Version Revision Build Date ID : 08.00.09 : 01.07.1711 : 06/14/05 : A0310001 System Memory Size : 256MB AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. System Memory... options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Disabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. The items in this menu are auto-detected by the BIOS. DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode.
ASUS K8V-MX Motherboard 2-11 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.3.6 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. AMI BIOS Version Revision Build Date ID : 08.00.09 : 01.07.1711 : 06/14/05 : A0310001 System Memory Size : 256MB AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. System Memory... options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Disabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. The items in this menu are auto-detected by the BIOS. DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode.
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... 1985-2003, American Megatrends, Inc. 2.4.1 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Enter F1 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Go to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Take...64 Processor 3000+ : 2000MHz : 64KB : 64KB : 512KB : F48 : 39 HyperTransport Configuration Options Configure CPU. 2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS Information CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP System Frequency/Voltage Configuration Configure CPU.
... 1985-2003, American Megatrends, Inc. 2.4.1 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Enter F1 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Go to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Take...64 Processor 3000+ : 2000MHz : 64KB : 64KB : 512KB : F48 : 39 HyperTransport Configuration Options Configure CPU. 2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS Information CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP System Frequency/Voltage Configuration Configure CPU.