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... vi Safety information 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 confi...
... vi Safety information 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 confi...
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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... Legacy Diskette A 2-9 2.3.4 Diskette Write 2-9 2.3.5 Primary/Secondary IDE Master/Slave 2-10 2.3.6 System Information 2-11 2.4 Advanced menu 2-12 2.4.1 CPU Configuration 2-12 2.4.2 Chipset 2-15 2.4.3 Onboard Devices Configuration 2-19 2.4.4 PCI PnP 2-21 2.4.5 System Frequency/Voltage Confi...
...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... Legacy Diskette A 2-9 2.3.4 Diskette Write 2-9 2.3.5 Primary/Secondary IDE Master/Slave 2-10 2.3.6 System Information 2-11 2.4 Advanced menu 2-12 2.4.1 CPU Configuration 2-12 2.4.2 Chipset 2-15 2.4.3 Onboard Devices Configuration 2-19 2.4.4 PCI PnP 2-21 2.4.5 System Frequency/Voltage Confi...
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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 ...
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 ...
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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 change without notice. ASUS MyLogo 2 SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) from 200MHz up 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... Industry standard ASUS Special features Manageability Support CD Accessary Form factor 2 x USB connectors supports additional 4 USB ports 20-pin ATX power connector 4-pin ATX 12V power connector CD/AUX audio in Chassis Intrusion CPU/chassis fan connectors...
...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 change without notice. ASUS MyLogo 2 SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) from 200MHz up 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... Industry standard ASUS Special features Manageability Support CD Accessary Form factor 2 x USB connectors supports additional 4 USB ports 20-pin ATX power connector 4-pin ATX 12V power connector CD/AUX audio in Chassis Intrusion CPU/chassis fan connectors...
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... motherboard support CD. Technology, which monitors system operation and automatically adjusts CPU 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 Technology The K8V-MX supports AMD Cool ʻnʼ Quiet! CrashFree BIOS 2 Whenever BIOS gets...
... motherboard support CD. Technology, which monitors system operation and automatically adjusts CPU 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 Technology The K8V-MX supports AMD Cool ʻnʼ Quiet! CrashFree BIOS 2 Whenever BIOS gets...
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... has a gold triangle in completely. Gold Arrow R K8V-MX K8V-MX CPU Socket 754 Incorrect installation of the CPU socket. Locate the 754-pin ZIF socket on the motherboard. 2. Make sure that should match a specific corner of the CPU into the socket may bend the pins and severely damage... the CPU! 1.6.2 Installing the CPU Follow these steps to install a CPU. 1. This mark indicates the processor Pin A1 that the socket lever is lifted...
... has a gold triangle in completely. Gold Arrow R K8V-MX K8V-MX CPU Socket 754 Incorrect installation of the CPU socket. Locate the 754-pin ZIF socket on the motherboard. 2. Make sure that should match a specific corner of the CPU into the socket may bend the pins and severely damage... the CPU! 1.6.2 Installing the CPU Follow these steps to install a CPU. 1. This mark indicates the processor Pin A1 that the socket lever is lifted...
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ASUS K8V-MX Motherboard 1-9 Gold triangle The CPU fits only in place. C o n n e c t t h e C P U f a n c a b l e t o the CPU_FAN connector on the side tab to indicate that it fits in one correct orientation. Position the CPU above the socket such that came with a small triangle. 4. 3. The lever clicks on the motherboard. 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...
ASUS K8V-MX Motherboard 1-9 Gold triangle The CPU fits only in place. C o n n e c t t h e C P U f a n c a b l e t o the CPU_FAN connector on the side tab to indicate that it fits in one correct orientation. Position the CPU above the socket such that came with a small triangle. 4. 3. The lever clicks on the motherboard. 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...
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... to additional USB ports. The USBPWR56 and USBPWR78 jumpers are for the rear USB ports. R K8V-MX KBPWR 2 1 +5V (Default) 3 2 +5VSB K8V-MX Keyboard power setting 3. Set to +5VSB to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in the BIOS (see section 2.5.5 APM Configuration...). USBPW12 USBPW34 12 23 R K8V-MX +5V (Default) +5VSB USBPW78 USBPW56 12 23 K8V-MX USB device wake-up +5V (Default) +...
... to additional USB ports. The USBPWR56 and USBPWR78 jumpers are for the rear USB ports. R K8V-MX KBPWR 2 1 +5V (Default) 3 2 +5VSB K8V-MX Keyboard power setting 3. Set to +5VSB to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in the BIOS (see section 2.5.5 APM Configuration...). USBPW12 USBPW34 12 23 R K8V-MX +5V (Default) +5VSB USBPW78 USBPW56 12 23 K8V-MX USB device wake-up +5V (Default) +...
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CPU and chassis fan connectors (3-pin CPU_FAN, CHA_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350mA~740mA (8.88W max.) or a total of the connector. Do not ... +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 The plugs from the power supply are not jumpers! DO NOT place jumper caps on the +12V lead and at +12V. CPU_FAN...
CPU and chassis fan connectors (3-pin CPU_FAN, CHA_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350mA~740mA (8.88W max.) or a total of the connector. Do not ... +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 The plugs from the power supply are not jumpers! DO NOT place jumper caps on the +12V lead and at +12V. CPU_FAN...
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...Screen General Help Save and Exit Exit v02.54 (C)Copyright 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. HyperTransport(HT) Configuration Memory Configuration ...)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...
...Screen General Help Save and Exit Exit v02.54 (C)Copyright 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. HyperTransport(HT) Configuration Memory Configuration ...)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...
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...;guration options: [200MHz] [400MHz] [600MHz] [800MHz] HT DATA Width (Upstream) [16BIT] Allows selection of Hyper Transport downstream data width. 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...
...;guration options: [200MHz] [400MHz] [600MHz] [800MHz] HT DATA Width (Upstream) [16BIT] Allows selection of Hyper Transport downstream data width. 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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...figuration Southbridge Configuration USB Configuration Options for VIA AGP Chipset AGP Bridge Configuration CPU Direct Access OnChip VGA OnChip VGA Frame Buffer Size Dithering Primary Graphics Adapter Search for MDA Resources VLink 8X Supported ...Disabled] [AGP] [No] [Enabled] [AGP 8X] [Eabled] [64MB] [Disabled] [Disabled] Enable/Disable CPU direct frame bufferr to display the sub-menu. Configuration options: [AGP] [PCI] ASUS K8V-MX Motherboard 2-15 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Primary Graphics Adapter [AGP] Allows you to 24-bit...
...figuration Southbridge Configuration USB Configuration Options for VIA AGP Chipset AGP Bridge Configuration CPU Direct Access OnChip VGA OnChip VGA Frame Buffer Size Dithering Primary Graphics Adapter Search for MDA Resources VLink 8X Supported ...Disabled] [AGP] [No] [Enabled] [AGP 8X] [Eabled] [64MB] [Disabled] [Disabled] Enable/Disable CPU direct frame bufferr to display the sub-menu. Configuration options: [AGP] [PCI] ASUS K8V-MX Motherboard 2-15 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Primary Graphics Adapter [AGP] Allows you to 24-bit...
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... Screen ↑↓ Select Item +- 2.4.5 System Frequency/Voltage Configuration The System Frequency/Voltage Configuration menu items allow you to overclock the CPU speed through AI Overclocking.
... Screen ↑↓ Select Item +- 2.4.5 System Frequency/Voltage Configuration The System Frequency/Voltage Configuration menu items allow you to overclock the CPU speed through AI Overclocking.
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...3V Voltage 5V Voltage 12V Voltage [37.5°C/99.5°F] [34°C/93°F] [3214RPM] [1.424V] [3.328V] [5.232V] [11.668V] CPU Temperature ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +- If the fan is out of the monitored items is not connected to enter ...SETUP". 2-26 Chapter 2: BIOS Information CPU Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). Configuration options: [xxxxRPM] [N/A] VCORE Voltage, 3.3V ...
...3V Voltage 5V Voltage 12V Voltage [37.5°C/99.5°F] [34°C/93°F] [3214RPM] [1.424V] [3.328V] [5.232V] [11.668V] CPU Temperature ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +- If the fan is out of the monitored items is not connected to enter ...SETUP". 2-26 Chapter 2: BIOS Information CPU Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). Configuration options: [xxxxRPM] [N/A] VCORE Voltage, 3.3V ...
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Voltage and Power combination that the motherboard supports. ASUS K8V-MX Motherboard 3-3 The screen display and drivers option may not be the same for different operating system versions. 3.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications ... menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to dynamically and automatically select the CPU speed. Cool ʻnʼ Quiet readme Show some information you need . Technology allows the system to activate the devices. These changes can happen as ...
Voltage and Power combination that the motherboard supports. ASUS K8V-MX Motherboard 3-3 The screen display and drivers option may not be the same for different operating system versions. 3.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications ... menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to dynamically and automatically select the CPU speed. Cool ʻnʼ Quiet readme Show some information you need . Technology allows the system to activate the devices. These changes can happen as ...
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...in Portable Document Format (PDF). Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Dirver The Microsoft DirectX® 9.0c is for details. ASUS PC Probe This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems. This utility helps you to 2-6 for... opening, viewing, and printing documents in Windows® environment. ASUS Screen Saver Bring life to display the ASUS contact information. DirectX®...
...in Portable Document Format (PDF). Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Dirver The Microsoft DirectX® 9.0c is for details. ASUS PC Probe This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems. This utility helps you to 2-6 for... opening, viewing, and printing documents in Windows® environment. ASUS Screen Saver Bring life to display the ASUS contact information. DirectX®...