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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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...by PME, WOR by PME,WO USB, WO KB/MS Drivers ASUS PC Probe Anti-Virus Software ASUS LiveUpdate Userʼs manual Ultra DMA cable FDD cable I /O connectors BIOS features Industry standard ASUS Special features Manageability Support CD Accessary Form factor 2 x USB connectors...chassis 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. K8V-MX Specifications Summary Internal I /O shield SATA cable microATX, 9.6" x 9.6" ...
...by PME, WOR by PME,WO USB, WO KB/MS Drivers ASUS PC Probe Anti-Virus Software ASUS LiveUpdate Userʼs manual Ultra DMA cable FDD cable I /O connectors BIOS features Industry standard ASUS Special features Manageability Support CD Accessary Form factor 2 x USB connectors...chassis 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. K8V-MX Specifications Summary Internal I /O shield SATA cable microATX, 9.6" x 9.6" ...
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... voltage and frequency for a cool and quiet environment.. 1.3.2 ASUS unique features EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you can amend the CPU setting again. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction CrashFree BIOS 2 Whenever BIOS gets corrupted, ASUS CrashFree BIOS2 allows users to clear CMOS data. S/PDIF out The K8V-MXʼs S/PDIF-out function turns your comoputer into a high...
... voltage and frequency for a cool and quiet environment.. 1.3.2 ASUS unique features EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you can amend the CPU setting again. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction CrashFree BIOS 2 Whenever BIOS gets corrupted, ASUS CrashFree BIOS2 allows users to clear CMOS data. S/PDIF out The K8V-MXʼs S/PDIF-out function turns your comoputer into a high...
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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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... screw for information on the next page. 3. Make sure to the card. Align the card connector with the screw you intend to the tables on BIOS setup. 2. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. Secure the card to the chassis with the slot and press firmly until the card... the expansion cards that you removed earlier. 6. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any.
... screw for information on the next page. 3. Make sure to the card. Align the card connector with the screw you intend to the tables on BIOS setup. 2. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. Secure the card to the chassis with the slot and press firmly until the card... the expansion cards that you removed earlier. 6. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any.
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... 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 Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to re-enter data. Replace the battery. 5. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3. You can clear 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 Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to re-enter data. Replace the battery. 5. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3. You can clear the...
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... connectors that can supply at least 1A on the keyboard (the default value is [Disabled]). USBPW12 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 computer from S3 sleep mode...normal condition or in the BIOS (see section 2.5.5 APM Configuration). Set to +5VSB to wake up the computer when you to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) if you can provide 500mA on the +5VSB lead for the rear USB ports. R K8V-MX KBPWR 2 1 +5V (Default) 3 2 +5VSB K8V-MX Keyboard power setting 3. Keyboard...
... connectors that can supply at least 1A on the keyboard (the default value is [Disabled]). USBPW12 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 computer from S3 sleep mode...normal condition or in the BIOS (see section 2.5.5 APM Configuration). Set to +5VSB to wake up the computer when you to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) if you can provide 500mA on the +5VSB lead for the rear USB ports. R K8V-MX KBPWR 2 1 +5V (Default) 3 2 +5VSB K8V-MX Keyboard power setting 3. Keyboard...
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...-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. The speaker allows you... connector supports several system chassis-mounted functions. 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 system power LED. ...
...-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. The speaker allows you... connector supports several system chassis-mounted functions. 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 system power LED. ...
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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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... format options field, then click Start. 2. 2.1 Managing and Updating Your BIOS The following to create a bootable floppy disk. AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in case the system BIOS fails or gets corrupted. 1. ASUS EZ Flash (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk.) 2. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 - At the DOS prompt, type: format A:/S then press . Insert a 1.44MB...
... format options field, then click Start. 2. 2.1 Managing and Updating Your BIOS The following to create a bootable floppy disk. AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in case the system BIOS fails or gets corrupted. 1. ASUS EZ Flash (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk.) 2. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 - At the DOS prompt, type: format A:/S then press . Insert a 1.44MB...
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...0x0008CC00 (9%) 2. Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. Boot the system from the support CD to update the BIOS The AFUDOS is a DOS-based application that lets you see on your screen may not be exactly the same as shown. Reading fl...from the floppy disk. A:\>afudos /oMYBIOS03.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - ASUS K8V-MX Motherboard 2-3 AFUDOS also allows you to copy the original BIOS file to the floppy disk. The BIOS information on the screen is not write-protected and has enough space (at the prompt...
...0x0008CC00 (9%) 2. Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. Boot the system from the support CD to update the BIOS The AFUDOS is a DOS-based application that lets you see on your screen may not be exactly the same as shown. Reading fl...from the floppy disk. A:\>afudos /oMYBIOS03.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - ASUS K8V-MX Motherboard 2-3 AFUDOS also allows you to copy the original BIOS file to the floppy disk. The BIOS information on the screen is not write-protected and has enough space (at the prompt...
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... flash .. Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. A:\>afudos /iK8V-MX.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - done Erasing flash .... Reboot the system from the hard disk. 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS Information The screen displays the status of the update process. When the... Writing flash .... 0x0008CC00 (9%) DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. A:\>afudos /iK8V-MX.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Doing so can cause system boot failure! All rights reserved. done...
... flash .. Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. A:\>afudos /iK8V-MX.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - done Erasing flash .... Reboot the system from the hard disk. 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS Information The screen displays the status of the update process. When the... Writing flash .... 0x0008CC00 (9%) DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. A:\>afudos /iK8V-MX.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Doing so can cause system boot failure! All rights reserved. done...
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... for floppy... • If there is accessible by simply pressing + during POST to display the following. ASUS K8V-MX Motherboard 2-5 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 go through the long process of booting from a floppy disk and using...
... for floppy... • If there is accessible by simply pressing + during POST to display the following. ASUS K8V-MX Motherboard 2-5 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 go through the long process of booting from a floppy disk and using...
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... your screen. You can enable the security password feature or make changes to configure your selections among the predetermined choices. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS Information Being a menu-driven program, it lets you scroll through the various sub-menus and make it as possible. Press during the Power-On ..., reconfiguring your computer in the CMOS RAM of your system, or prompted to use as easy to run this program. Use the BIOS Setup program when you are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on . For example, you can also restart...
... your screen. You can enable the security password feature or make changes to configure your selections among the predetermined choices. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS Information Being a menu-driven program, it lets you scroll through the various sub-menus and make it as possible. Press during the Power-On ..., reconfiguring your computer in the CMOS RAM of your system, or prompted to use as easy to run this program. Use the BIOS Setup program when you are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on . For example, you can also restart...
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2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General...3.5 in the menu and change the settings. 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. Sub-menu items Navigation keys 2.2.2 Menu bar ...Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of the navigation keys differ from one screen to select a field. ASUS K8V-MX Motherboard 2-7 Some of a menu screen are the navigation keys for that particular menu. Enter F1 F10 ESC Select ...
2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General...3.5 in the menu and change the settings. 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. Sub-menu items Navigation keys 2.2.2 Menu bar ...Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of the navigation keys differ from one screen to select a field. ASUS K8V-MX Motherboard 2-7 Some of a menu screen are the navigation keys for that particular menu. Enter F1 F10 ESC Select ...
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... items. The other items on any menu screen means that item. 2.2.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of the selected item. 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS Information Refer to "2.2.7 Pop-up window". 2.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display a list of the field opposite the item. 2.2.4 Menu...
... items. The other items on any menu screen means that item. 2.2.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of the selected item. 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS Information Refer to "2.2.7 Pop-up window". 2.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display a list of the field opposite the item. 2.2.4 Menu...
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...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... [xx:xx:xxxx] Allows you to set to select a field. 2.3 Main Menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of floppy drive installed. Refer to section...
...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... [xx:xx:xxxx] Allows you to set to select a field. 2.3 Main Menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of floppy drive installed. Refer to section...
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2.3.5 Primary/Secondary IDE Master/Slave While entering Setup, BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE drive. These items show N/A if no IDE device is a separate sub-menu for each IDE device. Configuration ... display the IDE device information. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.54 (C)Copyright 1985-2003, American Megatrends, Inc. The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and SMART monitoring). Con...
2.3.5 Primary/Secondary IDE Master/Slave While entering Setup, BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE drive. These items show N/A if no IDE device is a separate sub-menu for each IDE device. Configuration ... display the IDE device information. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.54 (C)Copyright 1985-2003, American Megatrends, Inc. The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and SMART monitoring). Con...
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...System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. 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. The items in this menu are auto-detected ...by the BIOS. DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.3.6 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. ASUS K8V-MX Motherboard 2-11 Configuration options: [Auto] [SWDMA0] [SWDMA1] [...
...System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. 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. The items in this menu are auto-detected ...by the BIOS. DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.3.6 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. ASUS K8V-MX Motherboard 2-11 Configuration options: [Auto] [SWDMA0] [SWDMA1] [...
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... 3000+ : 2000MHz : 64KB : 64KB : 512KB : F48 : 39 HyperTransport Configuration Options Configure CPU. 2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS Information Enter F1 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Go to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced...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. CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP System Frequency/Voltage Configuration Configure CPU...
... 3000+ : 2000MHz : 64KB : 64KB : 512KB : F48 : 39 HyperTransport Configuration Options Configure CPU. 2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS Information Enter F1 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Go to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced...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. CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP System Frequency/Voltage Configuration Configure CPU...