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..., faster memory access and increased productivity. Serial ATA RAID The on board VT8237R southbridge provides the complete solution to 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...
..., faster memory access and increased productivity. Serial ATA RAID The on board VT8237R southbridge provides the complete solution to 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...
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... latest connectiviity standard for easy connectivity. When Serial ATA installing OS, there is no need to set up to 3.2GB/s to provide enhanced system performance. ASUS K8V-MX Motherboard 1-3 This chip also supports USB 2.0, MC97, PCI and LPC interfaces and allows 6-channel audio through native Serial ATA, RAID, and Parallel ATA/133 support...
... latest connectiviity standard for easy connectivity. When Serial ATA installing OS, there is no need to set up to 3.2GB/s to provide enhanced system performance. ASUS K8V-MX Motherboard 1-3 This chip also supports USB 2.0, MC97, PCI and LPC interfaces and allows 6-channel audio through native Serial ATA, RAID, and Parallel ATA/133 support...
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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 This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before handling components to avoid damaging them due to ...
R K8V-MX K8V-MX Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS K8V-MX Motherboard 1-5 This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before handling components to avoid damaging them due to ...
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Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. 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 Doing so may damage the motherboard.
Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. 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 Doing so may damage the motherboard.
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When the CPU is locked. 6. 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 came with a small triangle. 4. ASUS K8V-MX Motherboard 1-9 DO NOT force the CPU into the socket until it is in place, push down the socket lever to indicate that the CPU corner ...
When the CPU is locked. 6. 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 came with a small triangle. 4. ASUS K8V-MX Motherboard 1-9 DO NOT force the CPU into the socket until it is in place, push down the socket lever to indicate that the CPU corner ...
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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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... break on the socket such that it flips out with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. Remove the DIMM from the socket. ASUS K8V-MX Motherboard 1-13 DDR DIMM notch 2. Align a DIMM on the socket. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. The DIMM...
... break on the socket such that it flips out with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. Remove the DIMM from the socket. ASUS K8V-MX Motherboard 1-13 DDR DIMM notch 2. Align a DIMM on the socket. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. The DIMM...
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shared -- -- otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. INT C -- -- ASUS K8V-MX Motherboard 1-15 IRQ assignments for ISA or PCI devices. shared INT B -- shared -- When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support " Share ...
shared -- -- otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. INT C -- -- ASUS K8V-MX Motherboard 1-15 IRQ assignments for ISA or PCI devices. shared INT B -- shared -- When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support " Share ...
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Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! 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. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Keep the cap on the CLRTC jumper default...
Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! 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. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Keep the cap on the CLRTC jumper default...
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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 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. This...
... /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 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. This...
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... using an FDD cable with a covered Pin 5. Internal audio connector (4-pin CD, AUX) These connectors allow you to PIN 1. 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1. R K8V-MX PIN 1 FLOPPY NOTE: Orient the red markings on the connector is for the provided floppy drive (FDD) signal cable. Pin 5 on the floppy ribbon...receive stereo 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 Insert one end of the floppy disk drive.
... using an FDD cable with a covered Pin 5. Internal audio connector (4-pin CD, AUX) These connectors allow you to PIN 1. 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1. R K8V-MX PIN 1 FLOPPY NOTE: Orient the red markings on the connector is for the provided floppy drive (FDD) signal cable. Pin 5 on the floppy ribbon...receive stereo 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 Insert one end of the floppy disk drive.
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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 CPU_FAN GND +12V Rotation R K8V-MX CHA_FAN GND +12V Rotation K8V-MX Fan connectors 6. CPU and chassis fan connectors (3-pin CPU_FAN, CHA_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350mA~740mA...
... 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 CPU_FAN GND +12V Rotation R K8V-MX CHA_FAN GND +12V Rotation K8V-MX Fan connectors 6. CPU and chassis fan connectors (3-pin CPU_FAN, CHA_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350mA~740mA...
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... the motherboard! 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 to 480 Mbps connection speed. 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...
... the motherboard! 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 to 480 Mbps connection speed. 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...
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... provided by default to the bootable floppy disk that the floppy disk is not write-protected and has enough space (at the prompt. 2. ASUS K8V-MX Motherboard 2-3 The BIOS information on the screen is a DOS-based application that lets you update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS.EXE: 1. Reading fl...
... provided by default to the bootable floppy disk that the floppy disk is not write-protected and has enough space (at the prompt. 2. ASUS K8V-MX Motherboard 2-3 The BIOS information on the screen is a DOS-based application that lets you update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS.EXE: 1. Reading fl...
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... not found in the floppy disk, EZ Flash performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. Flashed successfully. ASUS K8V-MX Motherboard 2-5 To launch EZ Flash, press + during the Power-On Self Tests (POST). User recovery requested. Insert the floppy disk that...shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Floppy found !" 2.1.4 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you to easily update the BIOS without having to K8V-MX.ROM. Visit the system builder website to download the latest BIOS file for fl...
... not found in the floppy disk, EZ Flash performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. Flashed successfully. ASUS K8V-MX Motherboard 2-5 To launch EZ Flash, press + during the Power-On Self Tests (POST). User recovery requested. Insert the floppy disk that...shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Floppy found !" 2.1.4 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you to easily update the BIOS without having to K8V-MX.ROM. Visit the system builder website to download the latest BIOS file for fl...
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... corner of the navigation keys differ from one screen to select a field. Use the navigation keys to select items in .] [Disabled] [ST340014A] [Not Detected] [ASUS DVD-E616P2] [Not Detected] Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to another. Enter F1 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Change Field Go to con... IDE Slave Seconday IDE Master Secondary IDE Slave System Information [17:08:35] [Mon 04/19/2004] [1.44M, 3.5 in the menu and change the settings. ASUS K8V-MX Motherboard 2-7
... corner of the navigation keys differ from one screen to select a field. Use the navigation keys to select items in .] [Disabled] [ST340014A] [Not Detected] [ASUS DVD-E616P2] [Not Detected] Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to another. Enter F1 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Change Field Go to con... IDE Slave Seconday IDE Master Secondary IDE Slave System Information [17:08:35] [Mon 04/19/2004] [1.44M, 3.5 in the menu and change the settings. ASUS K8V-MX Motherboard 2-7
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...-E616P2] [Not Detected] Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to [Disabled], the floppy disk is write-protected.Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS K8V-MX Motherboard 2-9 Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.54 (C)Copyright 1985-2003, American Megatrends, Inc. 2.3.1 System Time [...
...-E616P2] [Not Detected] Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to [Disabled], the floppy disk is write-protected.Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS K8V-MX Motherboard 2-9 Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.54 (C)Copyright 1985-2003, American Megatrends, Inc. 2.3.1 System Time [...
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... or disables 32-bit data transfer. The items in this menu are auto-detected by the BIOS. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. ASUS K8V-MX Motherboard 2-11 AMI BIOS Version Revision Build Date ID : 08.00.09 : 01.07.1711 : 06/14/05 : A0310001 System Memory Size : 256MB AMI BIOS...
... or disables 32-bit data transfer. The items in this menu are auto-detected by the BIOS. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. ASUS K8V-MX Motherboard 2-11 AMI BIOS Version Revision Build Date ID : 08.00.09 : 01.07.1711 : 06/14/05 : A0310001 System Memory Size : 256MB AMI BIOS...
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Configuration options: [16BIT] [8BIT] ASUS K8V-MX Motherboard 2-13 HyperTransport (HT) Configuration HT Frequency HT DATA Width(Upstream) HT DATA Width(Downstream) [800 MHz] [16BIT] [16BIT] K8CPU to AGP HyperTransport ...
Configuration options: [16BIT] [8BIT] ASUS K8V-MX Motherboard 2-13 HyperTransport (HT) Configuration HT Frequency HT DATA Width(Upstream) HT DATA Width(Downstream) [800 MHz] [16BIT] [16BIT] K8CPU to AGP HyperTransport ...
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... for 18-bit LCD panel to increase performance after PCI enumerate. ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +- Configuration options: [AGP] [PCI] ASUS K8V-MX Motherboard 2-15 Configuration options: [None] [8MB] [16MB] [32MB] [64MB] Dithering [Disabled] Enables or disables support for AGP Trans [Disabled] [64MB] [Disabled] [AGP] [No...
... for 18-bit LCD panel to increase performance after PCI enumerate. ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +- Configuration options: [AGP] [PCI] ASUS K8V-MX Motherboard 2-15 Configuration options: [None] [8MB] [16MB] [32MB] [64MB] Dithering [Disabled] Enables or disables support for AGP Trans [Disabled] [64MB] [Disabled] [AGP] [No...