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... 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 configurations 1-10 1.7.3 Installing...
... 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 configurations 1-10 1.7.3 Installing...
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K8V-MX Specifications Summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots VGA Storage Audio LAN USB 2.0 Rear panel I/O ports Socket 754 for AMD Athlon™ 64 processor with 800 MHz FSB frequency and built-...-bit computing VIA K8M800 VIA VT8237R 1600MT/s 2 x 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets for up to 2 GB unbuffered ECC, non-ECC DDR 400/333/266 DRAM memory 1 x AGP8X 3 x PCI Integrated Graphics 2 x Serial ATA, RAID 0, RAID 1, JBOD 2 x UltraDMA 133/100/66 ADI AD1888 SoundMAX 6-channel audio CODEC S/PDIF out interface Integrated 10/100...
K8V-MX Specifications Summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots VGA Storage Audio LAN USB 2.0 Rear panel I/O ports Socket 754 for AMD Athlon™ 64 processor with 800 MHz FSB frequency and built-...-bit computing VIA K8M800 VIA VT8237R 1600MT/s 2 x 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets for up to 2 GB unbuffered ECC, non-ECC DDR 400/333/266 DRAM memory 1 x AGP8X 3 x PCI Integrated Graphics 2 x Serial ATA, RAID 0, RAID 1, JBOD 2 x UltraDMA 133/100/66 ADI AD1888 SoundMAX 6-channel audio CODEC S/PDIF out interface Integrated 10/100...
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...x86-64 technology. 64-bit computing, the next generation technology 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...K8V-MX supports AMD Athlon 64 and AMD Sempron processors: The AMD Athlon 64 processor is based on 2 Serial ATA ports. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Serial ATA RAID The on board VT8237R southbridge provides the complete solution to replace current 32-bit architecture, delivers advanced system performance, faster memory...
...x86-64 technology. 64-bit computing, the next generation technology 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...K8V-MX supports AMD Athlon 64 and AMD Sempron processors: The AMD Athlon 64 processor is based on 2 Serial ATA ports. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Serial ATA RAID The on board VT8237R southbridge provides the complete solution to replace current 32-bit architecture, delivers advanced system performance, faster memory...
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... drive configuration through the VIA Vinyl Audio technology. USB 2.0 technology USB 2.0 is a highly integrated FAST Ethernet controller. ASUS K8V-MX Motherboard 1-3 DDR400 support DDR 400 (PC3200), the latest and fastest DDR memory standard, suppports bandwidth up to 3.2GB/s to set up to provide efficient power management for advanced operating systems. 6 Channel Audio...
... drive configuration through the VIA Vinyl Audio technology. USB 2.0 technology USB 2.0 is a highly integrated FAST Ethernet controller. ASUS K8V-MX Motherboard 1-3 DDR400 support DDR 400 (PC3200), the latest and fastest DDR memory standard, suppports bandwidth up to 3.2GB/s to set up to provide efficient power management for advanced operating systems. 6 Channel Audio...
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...to 2GB system memory using 184-pin PC3200/PC2700/PC2100 unbuffered DDR DIMMs and allow up to 3.2 GB/s data transfer rate. See the Qualified Vendors List (QVL) next page. 80 Pins 1-10 Chapter 1: Product Introduction 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. For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from qualified vendors. R K8V-MX K8V-MX 184-Pin DDR DIMM sockets 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install 64 MB, 128 MB, ...
...to 2GB system memory using 184-pin PC3200/PC2700/PC2100 unbuffered DDR DIMMs and allow up to 3.2 GB/s data transfer rate. See the Qualified Vendors List (QVL) next page. 80 Pins 1-10 Chapter 1: Product Introduction 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. For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from qualified vendors. R K8V-MX K8V-MX 184-Pin DDR DIMM sockets 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install 64 MB, 128 MB, ...
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...from qualified vendors for use with this motherboard. Qualified DDR400 DIMMs The following table lists the PC3200 (DDR400) memory modules that have been tested and qualified for better system performance. DDR400 Qualified Vendor List (QVL) Size 256MB 512MB... 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...
...from qualified vendors for use with this motherboard. Qualified DDR400 DIMMs The following table lists the PC3200 (DDR400) memory modules that have been tested and qualified for better system performance. DDR400 Qualified Vendor List (QVL) Size 256MB 512MB... 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...
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supports on pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. SS - Double-sided 1-12 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Single-sided DS - B - DDR400 Qualified Vendors List Size 256MB 512MB 256MB 512MB 256MB ...: A - supports one module inserted into either the blue slots or the black slots as one pair of modules inserted into either slot, in a Single-channel memory configuration.
supports on pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. SS - Double-sided 1-12 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Single-sided DS - B - DDR400 Qualified Vendors List Size 256MB 512MB 256MB 512MB 256MB ...: A - supports one module inserted into either the blue slots or the black slots as one pair of modules inserted into either slot, in a Single-channel memory configuration.
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... the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by the onboard button cell battery. Keep the cap on the CLRTC jumper default position. Remove the onboard battery. 3. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to re-enter data. R K8V-MX K8V-MX Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear CMOS ASUS K8V-MX Motherboard...
... the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by the onboard button cell battery. Keep the cap on the CLRTC jumper default position. Remove the onboard battery. 3. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to re-enter data. R K8V-MX K8V-MX Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear CMOS ASUS K8V-MX Motherboard...
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Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Disabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. ASUS K8V-MX Motherboard 2-11 Configuration options: [Auto] [SWDMA0] [SWDMA1] [SWDMA2] [MWDMA0] [MWDMA1] [MWDMA2] [UDMA0] [UDMA1] [UDMA2] [UDMA3] [UDMA4] [UDMA5] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring...-detected by the BIOS. 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.
Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Disabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. ASUS K8V-MX Motherboard 2-11 Configuration options: [Auto] [SWDMA0] [SWDMA1] [SWDMA2] [MWDMA0] [MWDMA1] [MWDMA2] [UDMA0] [UDMA1] [UDMA2] [UDMA3] [UDMA4] [UDMA5] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring...-detected by the BIOS. 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.
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... Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP System Frequency/Voltage Configuration Configure CPU. HyperTransport(HT) Configuration Memory Configuration Processor Type Speed L1DC Size L1IC Size L2 Size CPUID Patch ID : AMD Athlon(tm)64 Processor 3000+ : 2000MHz : 64KB : 64KB : 512KB...
... Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP System Frequency/Voltage Configuration Configure CPU. HyperTransport(HT) Configuration Memory Configuration Processor Type Speed L1DC Size L1IC Size L2 Size CPUID Patch ID : AMD Athlon(tm)64 Processor 3000+ : 2000MHz : 64KB : 64KB : 512KB...
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...[Manual] User Config Mode [Auto] Sets the User Config Mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] HardWare Memory Hole [Enabled] Allowsyou to enable or disable the SoftWare memory Hole. Set by the code using one of the standard values. Configuration options: [8 Beats] [4 Beats] [2 ...Beats] Enable Clock to All DIMMs [Disabled] Allows you to set the memory clock mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Limit] MCT Timing Mode [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the Clock to set...
...[Manual] User Config Mode [Auto] Sets the User Config Mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] HardWare Memory Hole [Enabled] Allowsyou to enable or disable the SoftWare memory Hole. Set by the code using one of the standard values. Configuration options: [8 Beats] [4 Beats] [2 ...Beats] Enable Clock to All DIMMs [Disabled] Allows you to set the memory clock mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Limit] MCT Timing Mode [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the Clock to set...
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... to increase performance after PCI enumerate. ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +- Configuration options: [AGP] [PCI] ASUS K8V-MX Motherboard 2-15 AGP Bridge Configuration Southbridge Configuration USB Configuration Options for VIA AGP Chipset AGP Bridge Configuration...] Sets the size of Primary Graphics Adapter. 2.4.2 Chipset The Chipset menu allows you to select the mode of the main memory shared as video RAM. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.54 (C)Copyright 1985-2003, American Megatrends, Inc.
... to increase performance after PCI enumerate. ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +- Configuration options: [AGP] [PCI] ASUS K8V-MX Motherboard 2-15 AGP Bridge Configuration Southbridge Configuration USB Configuration Options for VIA AGP Chipset AGP Bridge Configuration...] Sets the size of Primary Graphics Adapter. 2.4.2 Chipset The Chipset menu allows you to select the mode of the main memory shared as video RAM. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.54 (C)Copyright 1985-2003, American Megatrends, Inc.
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... if you are using an AGP 8X video card. When set to [AGP 4X] mode, the AGP interface only provides a peak data throughput of mapped memory for MDA resources. AGP Fast Write [Enabled] Enables or disables the AGP Fast Write feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DBI Output for AGP Trans [Disabled...
... if you are using an AGP 8X video card. When set to [AGP 4X] mode, the AGP interface only provides a peak data throughput of mapped memory for MDA resources. AGP Fast Write [Enabled] Enables or disables the AGP Fast Write feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DBI Output for AGP Trans [Disabled...