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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 dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before you are using an adapter or extension cord. Contact a qualified ...• If the power supply is broken, do not try to the correct voltage in your retailer. Operational safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using the product, make...
... assistance before using , contact your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before you are using an adapter or extension cord. Contact a qualified ...• If the power supply is broken, do not try to the correct voltage in your retailer. Operational safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using the product, make...
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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 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.
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... in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package Contents Check your K8V-MX package for buying the ASUS® K8V-MX motherboard! This motherboard provides excellent compatibility and flexbility. The ASUS K8V-MX motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies making it , check...Athlon 64 processor is based on 2 Serial ATA ports. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Welcome! 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 the ...
... in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package Contents Check your K8V-MX package for buying the ASUS® K8V-MX motherboard! This motherboard provides excellent compatibility and flexbility. The ASUS K8V-MX motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies making it , check...Athlon 64 processor is based on 2 Serial ATA ports. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Welcome! 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 the ...
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... configuration through the VIA Vinyl Audio technology. Integrated 10/100 Mbps LAN The on-board LAN controller 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 deliver exceptional integrated graphics and video playback...
... configuration through the VIA Vinyl Audio technology. Integrated 10/100 Mbps LAN The on-board LAN controller 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 deliver exceptional integrated graphics and video playback...
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..... 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 C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) When the system hangs due to overclocking failure, there is no need to clear CMOS data. Technology The K8V-MX supports AMD...; Quiet! See page 2-5. S/PDIF out The K8V-MXʼs S/PDIF-out function turns your comoputer into a high-end entertainment system with digital connectivity to reboot the computer and perform an smart auto-recovery procedure through the motherboard support CD. AMD Cool ʻnʼ Quiet!...
..... 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 C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) When the system hangs due to overclocking failure, there is no need to clear CMOS data. Technology The K8V-MX supports AMD...; Quiet! See page 2-5. S/PDIF out The K8V-MXʼs S/PDIF-out function turns your comoputer into a high-end entertainment system with digital connectivity to reboot the computer and perform an smart auto-recovery procedure through the motherboard support CD. AMD Cool ʻnʼ Quiet!...
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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 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any component, ... such as the power supply case, before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. 1.4 Before You Proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply.
R K8V-MX K8V-MX Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS K8V-MX Motherboard 1-5 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any component, ... such as the power supply case, before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. 1.4 Before You Proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply.
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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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The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so may damage the motherboard. 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 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! Doing so may damage the motherboard. 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 Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation.
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...mark indicates the processor Pin A1 that the socket lever is lifted up to a 90° -100° angle. Gold Arrow R K8V-MX K8V-MX CPU Socket 754 Incorrect installation of the CPU socket. Make sure that should match a specific corner of the CPU into the ... these steps to 90°-100° angle, otherwise the CPU does not fit in one corner. Locate the 754-pin ZIF socket on the motherboard. 2. Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to install a CPU. 1. Socket Lever 1-8 Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.6 Central Processing Unit...
...mark indicates the processor Pin A1 that the socket lever is lifted up to a 90° -100° angle. Gold Arrow R K8V-MX K8V-MX CPU Socket 754 Incorrect installation of the CPU socket. Make sure that should match a specific corner of the CPU into the ... these steps to 90°-100° angle, otherwise the CPU does not fit in one corner. Locate the 754-pin ZIF socket on the motherboard. 2. Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to install a CPU. 1. Socket Lever 1-8 Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.6 Central Processing Unit...
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The lever clicks on the motherboard. ASUS K8V-MX Motherboard 1-9 Gold triangle The CPU fits only in place. 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 gold triangle matches the socket corner with ...
The lever clicks on the motherboard. ASUS K8V-MX Motherboard 1-9 Gold triangle The CPU fits only in place. 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 gold triangle matches the socket corner with ...
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... DDR DIMMs and allow up to 3.2 GB/s data transfer rate. 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. 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...
... DDR DIMMs and allow up to 3.2 GB/s data transfer rate. 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. 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...
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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-6 DS... that have been tested and qualified for better system performance. Obtain DDR DIMMs only from qualified vendors for use with this motherboard.
... 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... that have been tested and qualified for better system performance. Obtain DDR DIMMs only from qualified vendors for use with this motherboard.
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...socket. DDR DIMM notch 2. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 3. ASUS K8V-MX Motherboard 1-13 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Make sure to unlock the DIMM. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to both the motherboard and the components. Locked Retaining Clip 1.7.4 Removing a DIMM Follow these steps to remove a...clips outward to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Locate the DIMM sockets in the motherboard. The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in place and the DIMM is keyed with a notch so that...
...socket. DDR DIMM notch 2. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 3. ASUS K8V-MX Motherboard 1-13 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Make sure to unlock the DIMM. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to both the motherboard and the components. Locked Retaining Clip 1.7.4 Removing a DIMM Follow these steps to remove a...clips outward to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Locate the DIMM sockets in the motherboard. The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in place and the DIMM is keyed with a notch so that...
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Keep the screw for information on the next page. 3. 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 install an expansion card. 1. Failure to do so may need...See Chapter 2 for later use . 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, 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. Turn on the slot. 5. Install the software drivers for...
Keep the screw for information on the next page. 3. 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 install an expansion card. 1. Failure to do so may need...See Chapter 2 for later use . 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, 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. Turn on the slot. 5. Install the software drivers for...
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... -- -- shared -- INT D -- -- -- -- INT C -- -- otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. ASUS K8V-MX Motherboard 1-15 IRQ assignments for ISA or PCI devices. shared INT B -- When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support " Share IRQ" or ...IRQ Holder for PCI Steering PS/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 D -- -- -- -- INT C -- -- otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. ASUS K8V-MX Motherboard 1-15 IRQ assignments for ISA or PCI devices. shared INT B -- When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support " Share IRQ" or ...IRQ Holder for PCI Steering PS/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 -- --
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... other PCI cards that they fit the AGP slot on your motherboard. Note the notches on the card golden fingers to ensure that comply with PCI specifications. R K8V-MX Keyed for 1.5v K8V-MX Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) 1-16 Chapter 1: Product Introduction The fi...;gure below shows a LAN card installed on this motherboard! 3.3V AGP cards are not supported in this motherboard. Install only 1.5V AGP cards on a...
... other PCI cards that they fit the AGP slot on your motherboard. Note the notches on the card golden fingers to ensure that comply with PCI specifications. R K8V-MX Keyed for 1.5v K8V-MX Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) 1-16 Chapter 1: Product Introduction The fi...;gure below shows a LAN card installed on this motherboard! 3.3V AGP cards are not supported in this motherboard. Install only 1.5V AGP cards on a...
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... Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, that include system setup information such as system passwords, is powered by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. R K8V-MX K8V-MX Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear CMOS ASUS K8V-MX Motherboard 1-17 1.9 Jumpers 1. Replace the battery. 5. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to pins 1-2. 4.
... Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, that include system setup information such as system passwords, is powered by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. R K8V-MX K8V-MX Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear CMOS ASUS K8V-MX Motherboard 1-17 1.9 Jumpers 1. Replace the battery. 5. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to pins 1-2. 4.
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... a microphone. The functions of this port becomes Bass/Center Speaker. 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 6-pin port is for a PS/2 mouse. 2. or 6-channel... 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 LAN (RJ-45) port. In 4- Line Out port. PS/2 mouse port (green). This 25-pin port connects a parallel...
... a microphone. The functions of this port becomes Bass/Center Speaker. 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 6-pin port is for a PS/2 mouse. 2. or 6-channel... 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 LAN (RJ-45) port. In 4- Line Out port. PS/2 mouse port (green). This 25-pin port connects a parallel...