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Contents Notices 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 con...
Contents Notices 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 con...
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... assistance before using , contact your retailer. If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are using an adapter or extension cord. If ... manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your area. Operational safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are connected. Safety Information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard...
... assistance before using , contact your retailer. If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are using an adapter or extension cord. If ... manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your area. Operational safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are connected. Safety Information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard...
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Chapter 1 This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. It includes brief explanations of the special attributes of this motherboard. Product Introduction
Chapter 1 This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. It includes brief explanations of the special attributes of this motherboard. Product Introduction
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... cables 1 x FDD cable I/O shield User guide If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your K8V-MX package for buying the ASUS® K8V-MX motherboard! This motherboard provides excellent compatibility and flexbility. 1.1 Welcome! The ASUS K8V-MX motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies making it , check the items in the long line of...
... cables 1 x FDD cable I/O shield User guide If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your K8V-MX package for buying the ASUS® K8V-MX motherboard! This motherboard provides excellent compatibility and flexbility. 1.1 Welcome! The ASUS K8V-MX motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies making it , check the items in the long line of...
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... support DDR 400 (PC3200), the latest and fastest DDR memory standard, suppports bandwidth up to 3.2GB/s to deliver exceptional integrated graphics and video playback performance. ASUS K8V-MX Motherboard 1-3 USB 2.0 technology USB 2.0 is the latest connectiviity standard for next generation components and peripherals.
... support DDR 400 (PC3200), the latest and fastest DDR memory standard, suppports bandwidth up to 3.2GB/s to deliver exceptional integrated graphics and video playback performance. ASUS K8V-MX Motherboard 1-3 USB 2.0 technology USB 2.0 is the latest connectiviity standard for next generation components and peripherals.
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...K8V-MX supports AMD Cool ʻnʼ Quiet! CrashFree BIOS 2 Whenever BIOS gets corrupted, ASUS CrashFree BIOS2 allows users to clear CMOS data. 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...users can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. S/PDIF out The K8V-MXʼs S/PDIF-out function turns your comoputer into a high-end entertainment system with digital ...-recovery procedure through the motherboard support CD.
...K8V-MX supports AMD Cool ʻnʼ Quiet! CrashFree BIOS 2 Whenever BIOS gets corrupted, ASUS CrashFree BIOS2 allows users to clear CMOS data. 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...users can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. S/PDIF out The K8V-MXʼs S/PDIF-out function turns your comoputer into a high-end entertainment system with digital ...-recovery procedure through the motherboard support CD.
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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 static ... wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or to a metal object, such as the power supply case, before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off mode. 1.4 Before...
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 static ... wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or to a metal object, such as the power supply case, before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off mode. 1.4 Before...
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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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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 The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. Doing so may damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. 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 The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. Doing so may damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. Do not overtighten the screws!
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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. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) 1.6.1 Overview The AMD Athlon™ 64 processor has a gold triangle in completely. Make sure that should match a specific corner of ...
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. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) 1.6.1 Overview The AMD Athlon™ 64 processor has a gold triangle in completely. Make sure that should match a specific corner of ...
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... socket to secure the CPU. Position the CPU above the socket such that it fits in one correct orientation. When the CPU is locked. 6. 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 prevent bending the pins and damaging...
... socket to secure the CPU. Position the CPU above the socket such that it fits in one correct orientation. When the CPU is locked. 6. 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 prevent bending the pins and damaging...
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These sockets support up to 2GB system memory using 184-pin PC3200/PC2700/PC2100 unbuffered DDR DIMMs and allow up to 3.2 GB/s data transfer rate. R K8V-MX K8V-MX 184-Pin DDR DIMM sockets 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install 64 MB, 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB and 1 GB DDR DIMMs into ... from qualified vendors. The following figure illustrates the location of the DDR DIMM sockets. 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.
These sockets support up to 2GB system memory using 184-pin PC3200/PC2700/PC2100 unbuffered DDR DIMMs and allow up to 3.2 GB/s data transfer rate. R K8V-MX K8V-MX 184-Pin DDR DIMM sockets 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install 64 MB, 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB and 1 GB DDR DIMMs into ... from qualified vendors. The following figure illustrates the location of the DDR DIMM sockets. 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.
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Obtain DDR DIMMs only from qualified vendors for use with this motherboard. DDR400 Qualified Vendor List (QVL) Size 256MB 512MB 256MB 512MB 256MB 512MB 256MB 512MB 256MB 1GB 256MB 512MB 512MB 256MB 512MB 256MB 512MB ... 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-6 DS...
Obtain DDR DIMMs only from qualified vendors for use with this motherboard. DDR400 Qualified Vendor List (QVL) Size 256MB 512MB 256MB 512MB 256MB 512MB 256MB 512MB 256MB 1GB 256MB 512MB 512MB 256MB 512MB 256MB 512MB ... 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-6 DS...
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...seated. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to both the motherboard and the components. DDR DIMM notch 2. Support the DIMM lightly with a notch so that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket. ASUS K8V-MX Motherboard 1-13 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid... damaging the DIMM. 4. The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in the motherboard. DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining...
...seated. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to both the motherboard and the components. DDR DIMM notch 2. Support the DIMM lightly with a notch so that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket. ASUS K8V-MX Motherboard 1-13 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid... damaging the DIMM. 4. The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in the motherboard. DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining...
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... cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Install the software drivers for later use . The following sub-sections describe the motherboard slots and the expansion cards that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card Follow these steps to the chassis with the slot and press firmly until the... intend to the tables on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Refer to use . 4. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2.
... cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Install the software drivers for later use . The following sub-sections describe the motherboard slots and the expansion cards that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card Follow these steps to the chassis with the slot and press firmly until the... intend to the tables on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Refer to use . 4. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2.
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.../2 Compatible Mouse Port Numeric Data Processor Primary IDE Channel Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 PCI slot 3 AGP slot INT A shared -- -- shared -- -- INT C -- -- INT D -- -- -- -- ASUS K8V-MX Motherboard 1-15 shared -- otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card...
.../2 Compatible Mouse Port Numeric Data Processor Primary IDE Channel Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 PCI slot 3 AGP slot INT A shared -- -- shared -- -- INT C -- -- INT D -- -- -- -- ASUS K8V-MX Motherboard 1-15 shared -- otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card...
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... The PCI slots support LAN, SCSI, USB, and other PCI cards that they fit the AGP slot on this motherboard! 3.3V AGP cards are not supported in this motherboard. R K8V-MX Keyed for 1.5v K8V-MX Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) 1-16 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Note the notches on the card golden fingers to ensure that...
... The PCI slots support LAN, SCSI, USB, and other PCI cards that they fit the AGP slot on this motherboard! 3.3V AGP cards are not supported in this motherboard. R K8V-MX Keyed for 1.5v K8V-MX Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) 1-16 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Note the notches on the card golden fingers to ensure that...
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... the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 1-2. 4. 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 To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. The RAM data in CMOS...
... the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 1-2. 4. 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 To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. The RAM data in CMOS...
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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 Microphone port. In 4- Parallel port. This port allows connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. 4.
... /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 Microphone port. In 4- Parallel port. This port allows connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. 4.