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...this guide ...viii Typography ...ix K8V-XE specifications summary ...x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 1.2 1.3 Welcome! ...1-2 Package contents...1-2 Special features ...1-2 1.3.1 1.3.2 Product highlights ...1-2 Innovative ASUS features ...1-4 1.4 1.5 Before you proceed ...1-5 Motherboard overview...1-6 1.5.1 1.5.2 1.5.3 1.6.1 1.6.2 1.7.1 1.7.2 1.7.3 1.8.1 1.8.2 1.8.3 1.8.5 1.8.6 Motherboard layout ...1-6 Placement direction ...1-7 Screw holes ...1-7 Overview ...1-8 Installling the CPU ...1-9 DIMM sockets location ...1-10 Memory configurations...1-10 Installing a DIMM...
...this guide ...viii Typography ...ix K8V-XE specifications summary ...x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 1.2 1.3 Welcome! ...1-2 Package contents...1-2 Special features ...1-2 1.3.1 1.3.2 Product highlights ...1-2 Innovative ASUS features ...1-4 1.4 1.5 Before you proceed ...1-5 Motherboard overview...1-6 1.5.1 1.5.2 1.5.3 1.6.1 1.6.2 1.7.1 1.7.2 1.7.3 1.8.1 1.8.2 1.8.3 1.8.5 1.8.6 Motherboard layout ...1-6 Placement direction ...1-7 Screw holes ...1-7 Overview ...1-8 Installling the CPU ...1-9 DIMM sockets location ...1-10 Memory configurations...1-10 Installing a DIMM...
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K8V-XE specifications summary CPU Socket 754 for discrete graphics card 2 x PCI Express x1 3 x PCI slots VIA VT8251 SouthBridge supports: - 2 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66/... port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x 6-channel audio I/O ports 1 x S/PDIF out port 4 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, ASUS EZ Flash, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2, ASUS MyLogo Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Expansion slots Storage LAN USB Rear panel BIOS Feature (continued on the next page) x RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, and JBOD confi...
K8V-XE specifications summary CPU Socket 754 for discrete graphics card 2 x PCI Express x1 3 x PCI slots VIA VT8251 SouthBridge supports: - 2 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66/... port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x 6-channel audio I/O ports 1 x S/PDIF out port 4 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, ASUS EZ Flash, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2, ASUS MyLogo Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Expansion slots Storage LAN USB Rear panel BIOS Feature (continued on the next page) x RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, and JBOD confi...
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... computing! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies making it , check the items in the world of ASUS quality motherboards! Supporting up to set a new benchmark for the following items. 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1...If any of the AMD Athlon™ 64 / Sempron™ processor and the VIA K8T890 chipset to 3GB of system memory with the list below. 1.2 Package contents ASUS K8V-XE motherboard ASUS motherboard support CD Check your retailer. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction T h a n k y o u f o r b u y i n g t h e A S U...
... computing! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies making it , check the items in the world of ASUS quality motherboards! Supporting up to set a new benchmark for the following items. 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1...If any of the AMD Athlon™ 64 / Sempron™ processor and the VIA K8T890 chipset to 3GB of system memory with the list below. 1.2 Package contents ASUS K8V-XE motherboard ASUS motherboard support CD Check your retailer. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction T h a n k y o u f o r b u y i n g t h e A S U...
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K8V -XE R K8V-XE 184-pin DDR DIMM Sockets 1.7.2 Memory configurations Important notes You may cause memory sizing error or system boot failure. For optimum compatibility, obtain memory modules from qualified vendors. See Qualified Vendors List on 1-11 for DIMM slots setup and ... DDR DIMMs other than 18 chips are populated at the same time. For optimum compatibility, obtain memory modules from the same vendor. Due to hardware limitation, the memory frequency decreases from 400MHz to the table on page 1-11. Refer to 333MHz when the three...
K8V -XE R K8V-XE 184-pin DDR DIMM Sockets 1.7.2 Memory configurations Important notes You may cause memory sizing error or system boot failure. For optimum compatibility, obtain memory modules from qualified vendors. See Qualified Vendors List on 1-11 for DIMM slots setup and ... DDR DIMMs other than 18 chips are populated at the same time. For optimum compatibility, obtain memory modules from the same vendor. Due to hardware limitation, the memory frequency decreases from 400MHz to the table on page 1-11. Refer to 333MHz when the three...
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Memory Frequency Sockets DIMM1 populated populated ---populated populated DIMM2 -populated populated -populated -populated DIMM3 ---populated populated populated populated Frequency 400MHz 400MHz 400MHz 400MHz 400MHz 400MHz 333MHz ASUS K8V-XE motherboard 1-11
Memory Frequency Sockets DIMM1 populated populated ---populated populated DIMM2 -populated populated -populated -populated DIMM3 ---populated populated populated populated Frequency 400MHz 400MHz 400MHz 400MHz 400MHz 400MHz 333MHz ASUS K8V-XE motherboard 1-11
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DDR Qualified Vendor List The following table lists the PC3200 (DDR400) memory modules that have been tested and qualified for use with this motherboard. DDR400 Qualified Vendor List (QVL) Size 256MB 512MB 512MB ...
DDR Qualified Vendor List The following table lists the PC3200 (DDR400) memory modules that have been tested and qualified for use with this motherboard. DDR400 Qualified Vendor List (QVL) Size 256MB 512MB 512MB ...
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...ASUS K8V-XE motherboard 1-13 Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest DDR 400 Qualified Vendor List for better system performance. Obtain DDR DIMMs only from ASUS qualified vendors for this motherboard. Double Sided A : Supports one module inserted in any slot as Single-channel memory... configuration B : Supports one pair of modules inserted in two slot as Single-channel memory configuration.
...ASUS K8V-XE motherboard 1-13 Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest DDR 400 Qualified Vendor List for better system performance. Obtain DDR DIMMs only from ASUS qualified vendors for this motherboard. Double Sided A : Supports one module inserted in any slot as Single-channel memory... configuration B : Supports one pair of modules inserted in two slot as Single-channel memory configuration.
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...RTC RAM data. You can automatically reset parameter settings to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. The RAM data in CMOS. K8V -XE R CLRTC 1 2 2 3 Clear CMOS K8V-XE Clear RTC RAM Normal (Default) You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to pins 2-3. Move the jumper ...default) to overclocking. 1.9 Jumpers 1. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Hold down and reboot the system so BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by the onboard button cell battery. ASUS K8V-XE motherboard 1-17
...RTC RAM data. You can automatically reset parameter settings to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. The RAM data in CMOS. K8V -XE R CLRTC 1 2 2 3 Clear CMOS K8V-XE Clear RTC RAM Normal (Default) You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to pins 2-3. Move the jumper ...default) to overclocking. 1.9 Jumpers 1. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Hold down and reboot the system so BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by the onboard button cell battery. ASUS K8V-XE motherboard 1-17
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...PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH File Name to Continue Write OK F1 Reset No Update Write Fail 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.01 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH File Name to Program: 0110.bin Flashing Complete Press to Program: 0110.bin ... Flash Type - The following screen appears. 8. All Rights Reserved For K8T890-8251-K8V-XE-00 DATE: 01/05/2006 Flash Type - Remove the floppy disk then press to Program: 0110.bin Program Flashing Memory - Press when the utility prompts you have successfully flashed the BIOS fi...
...PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH File Name to Continue Write OK F1 Reset No Update Write Fail 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.01 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH File Name to Program: 0110.bin Flashing Complete Press to Program: 0110.bin ... Flash Type - The following screen appears. 8. All Rights Reserved For K8T890-8251-K8V-XE-00 DATE: 01/05/2006 Flash Type - Remove the floppy disk then press to Program: 0110.bin Program Flashing Memory - Press when the utility prompts you have successfully flashed the BIOS fi...
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Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to enter next page for detail hard drive settings System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A: Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave Secondary IDE Master Secondary IDE Slave HDD SMART Monitoring Installed Memory Usable Memory F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select ... the system boot configuration For selecting the exit options and loading default settings The menu bar on your screen. ASUS K8V-XE motherboard 2-13 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu bar Configuration fields General help Menu items Main Advanced Power Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS ...
Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to enter next page for detail hard drive settings System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A: Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave Secondary IDE Master Secondary IDE Slave HDD SMART Monitoring Installed Memory Usable Memory F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select ... the system boot configuration For selecting the exit options and loading default settings The menu bar on your screen. ASUS K8V-XE motherboard 2-13 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu bar Configuration fields General help Menu items Main Advanced Power Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS ...
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...SMART Monitoring [Disabled] 2.88M ,3.5 in .] Select Menu Item Specific Help Specifies the capacity and physical size of the selected item. ASUS K8V-XE motherboard 2-15 2.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display a pop-up menu 2.2.8 General help At the top right corner ... Advanced Power Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Boot Exit 15 : 30 : 36 Sun, Jan 15 2006 [1.44M, 3.5 in ...[ ] Installed Memory 256MB Usable Memory 256MB ↑↓ :Move ENTER:Accept ESC:Abort F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →←: Select Menu -/+: Change...
...SMART Monitoring [Disabled] 2.88M ,3.5 in .] Select Menu Item Specific Help Specifies the capacity and physical size of the selected item. ASUS K8V-XE motherboard 2-15 2.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display a pop-up menu 2.2.8 General help At the top right corner ... Advanced Power Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Boot Exit 15 : 30 : 36 Sun, Jan 15 2006 [1.44M, 3.5 in ...[ ] Installed Memory 256MB Usable Memory 256MB ↑↓ :Move ENTER:Accept ESC:Abort F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →←: Select Menu -/+: Change...
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...Time System Date Legacy Diskette A: Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave Secondary IDE Master Secondary IDE Slave HDD SMART Monitoring Installed Memory Usable Memory F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →←: Select Menu -/+: Change Value Enter: Select Sub-...type of the basic system information. Configuration options: [Disabled] [720K , 3.5 in.] [1.44M, 3.5 in.] [2.88M, 3.5 in .] [ST321122A] [ASUS CDS520/A] [None] [None] [Disabled] 256MB 255MB Select Menu Item Specific Help Press [Enter] to navigate through them. Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility ...
...Time System Date Legacy Diskette A: Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave Secondary IDE Master Secondary IDE Slave HDD SMART Monitoring Installed Memory Usable Memory F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →←: Select Menu -/+: Change Value Enter: Select Sub-...type of the basic system information. Configuration options: [Disabled] [720K , 3.5 in.] [1.44M, 3.5 in.] [2.88M, 3.5 in .] [ST321122A] [ASUS CDS520/A] [None] [None] [Disabled] 256MB 255MB Select Menu Item Specific Help Press [Enter] to navigate through them. Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility ...
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...Configuration options: [Continous] [Discrete] 2-22 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] Memclock index value (Mhz) Shows the memory clock index value. This item is not configurable. This item is not configurable. Timing Mode [Auto] Sets the timing mode. RAS...# to CAS# delay (Trcd) Row precharge Time (Trp) 1T/2T Memory Timing MTRR mapping mode 200 MHz [Auto] 200Mhz 2.5 8T 4T 4T 1T [Continous] F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →←...
...Configuration options: [Continous] [Discrete] 2-22 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] Memclock index value (Mhz) Shows the memory clock index value. This item is not configurable. This item is not configurable. Timing Mode [Auto] Sets the timing mode. RAS...# to CAS# delay (Trcd) Row precharge Time (Trp) 1T/2T Memory Timing MTRR mapping mode 200 MHz [Auto] 200Mhz 2.5 8T 4T 4T 1T [Continous] F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →←...
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...figuration options: [128] [256] [512] [1024] [2048] [4096] 2-24 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup Resources Controlled By [Auto] When set to assign the IRQ DMA and memory base address fields. Refer to enable this item. Configuration options: [PCI Device] [Reserved] Assign IRQ for VGA [Enabled] When set to [Disabled...
...figuration options: [128] [256] [512] [1024] [2048] [4096] 2-24 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup Resources Controlled By [Auto] When set to assign the IRQ DMA and memory base address fields. Refer to enable this item. Configuration options: [PCI Device] [Reserved] Assign IRQ for VGA [Enabled] When set to [Disabled...