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... [16 bit] [16 bit] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [PCI] Select Menu Item Specific Help DRAM timing and control DRAM Configuration Die Elemente in AMD processors. ASUS K8V-XE Motherboard 2-21 AMD K8 CoolʼnʼQuiet control [Disabled] Hier können Sie die AMD Cool ʻnʼ Quiet!TM Technology-Funktion einstellen oder...
... [16 bit] [16 bit] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [PCI] Select Menu Item Specific Help DRAM timing and control DRAM Configuration Die Elemente in AMD processors. ASUS K8V-XE Motherboard 2-21 AMD K8 CoolʼnʼQuiet control [Disabled] Hier können Sie die AMD Cool ʻnʼ Quiet!TM Technology-Funktion einstellen oder...
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..., wenn [No] gewählt wurde. Konfigurationsoptionen: [Auto] [Disable] VLink Mode Selection [Auto] Legt den VLink-Modus fest. Konfigurationsoptionen: [No] [Yes] ASUS K8V-XE Motherboard 2-23 Upstream LDT Bus Width [16 bit] Legt die Upstream-Lightning Data Transport (LDT)-Busbreite fest. Konfigurationsoptionen: [Auto] [800 MHz] [600 MHz...
..., wenn [No] gewählt wurde. Konfigurationsoptionen: [Auto] [Disable] VLink Mode Selection [Auto] Legt den VLink-Modus fest. Konfigurationsoptionen: [No] [Yes] ASUS K8V-XE Motherboard 2-23 Upstream LDT Bus Width [16 bit] Legt die Upstream-Lightning Data Transport (LDT)-Busbreite fest. Konfigurationsoptionen: [Auto] [800 MHz] [600 MHz...
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... or missing, contact your motherboard package for an effective desktop platform solution. The motherboard combines the powers of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you ahead in your package 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 Supporting up to set a new benchmark for the...
... or missing, contact your motherboard package for an effective desktop platform solution. The motherboard combines the powers of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you ahead in your package 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 Supporting up to set a new benchmark for the...
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... Serial ATA 3 Gb/s technology through the S/PDIF interfaces on the rear panel. S/PDIF out The motherboard supports the S/PDIF technology through the Serial ATA interfaces. ASUS K8V-XE motherboard 1-3 The AMD Athlon™ 64 is a 32-bit processor that dynamically and automatically changes the CPU speed, voltage and amount of new features, including...
... Serial ATA 3 Gb/s technology through the S/PDIF interfaces on the rear panel. S/PDIF out The motherboard supports the S/PDIF technology through the Serial ATA interfaces. ASUS K8V-XE motherboard 1-3 The AMD Athlon™ 64 is a 32-bit processor that dynamically and automatically changes the CPU speed, voltage and amount of new features, including...
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... touching the ICs on a grounded antistatic pad or in any motherboard component. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. 5. SB_PWR K8V -XE R ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off K8V-XE Onboard LED ASUS K8V-XE motherboard 1-5 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to static electricity. 3. Take note of the onboard LED. The illustration below...
... touching the ICs on a grounded antistatic pad or in any motherboard component. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. 5. SB_PWR K8V -XE R ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off K8V-XE Onboard LED ASUS K8V-XE motherboard 1-5 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to static electricity. 3. Take note of the onboard LED. The illustration below...
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1.5.2 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Doing so may damage the motherboard. Do not overtighten the screws! Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 1.5.3 Screw holes Place six (6) screws into the chassis in the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis K8V -XE R ASUS K8V-XE motherboard 1-7
1.5.2 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Doing so may damage the motherboard. Do not overtighten the screws! Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 1.5.3 Screw holes Place six (6) screws into the chassis in the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis K8V -XE R ASUS K8V-XE motherboard 1-7
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... the socket such that it is in place. Gold triangle Small triangle The CPU fits only in completely. 3. The lever clicks on the motherboard. 2. ASUS K8V-XE motherboard 1-9 Carefully insert the CPU into the socket to install a CPU. 1. When the CPU is locked. 6.
... the socket such that it is in place. Gold triangle Small triangle The CPU fits only in completely. 3. The lever clicks on the motherboard. 2. ASUS K8V-XE motherboard 1-9 Carefully insert the CPU into the socket to install a CPU. 1. When the CPU is locked. 6.
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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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Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest DDR 400 Qualified Vendor List for better system performance. Single Sided DS - Double Sided ... B : Supports one pair of modules inserted in two slot as Single-channel memory configuration. Obtain DDR DIMMs only from ASUS qualified vendors for this motherboard. DDR400 Qualified Vendor List (QVL) vSize Vendor CENTURY CENTURY CENTURY CENTURY CENTURY CENTURY... 512MB 512MB 256MB 512MB 256MB 512MB 512MB 256MB 256MB 512MB 512MB 56MB 512MB 024MB 512MB V V V Legend: Side(s): SS - 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. Single Sided DS - Double Sided ... B : Supports one pair of modules inserted in two slot as Single-channel memory configuration. Obtain DDR DIMMs only from ASUS qualified vendors for this motherboard. DDR400 Qualified Vendor List (QVL) vSize Vendor CENTURY CENTURY CENTURY CENTURY CENTURY CENTURY... 512MB 512MB 256MB 512MB 256MB 512MB 512MB 256MB 256MB 512MB 512MB 56MB 512MB 024MB 512MB V V V Legend: Side(s): SS - ASUS K8V-XE motherboard 1-13
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shared - shared - - shared INT C - - shared - shared shared - ASUS K8V-XE motherboard 1-15 1.8.2 IRQ assignments for this motherboard PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 PCI slot 3 LAN Onboard Audio Onboard USB Onboard RAID INT A shared INT B - Otherwise, con...
shared - shared - - shared INT C - - shared - shared shared - ASUS K8V-XE motherboard 1-15 1.8.2 IRQ assignments for this motherboard PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 PCI slot 3 LAN Onboard Audio Onboard USB Onboard RAID INT A shared INT B - Otherwise, con...
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... power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. For system failure due to overclocking. Keep the cap on the jumper default position. 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 overclocking, use the... unplug the power cord. 2. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! You can automatically reset parameter settings to re-enter data. ASUS K8V-XE motherboard 1-17 Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the cap...
... power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. For system failure due to overclocking. Keep the cap on the jumper default position. 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 overclocking, use the... unplug the power cord. 2. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! You can automatically reset parameter settings to re-enter data. ASUS K8V-XE motherboard 1-17 Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the cap...
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... table. Refer to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. This Mic (pink) jack connects a microphone. This Line Out (lime) jack connects a headphone or a speaker. ASUS K8V-XE motherboard 1-19
... table. Refer to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. This Mic (pink) jack connects a microphone. This Line Out (lime) jack connects a headphone or a speaker. ASUS K8V-XE motherboard 1-19
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... Connectors NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the UltraATA cable connector. K8V-XE Floppy Disk Drive Connector ASUS K8V-XE motherboard 1-21 IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE, SEC_IDE) This connector supports the provided UltraATA133 IDE hard disk ribbon cable. Pin 20...connector to the UltraATA133 slave device (hard disk drive) and the black connector to prevent incorrect insertion when using ribbon cables with pin 5 plug). FLOPPY K8V -XE R PIN 1 NOTE: Orient the red markings on the UltraATA cable is removed to the UltraATA133 master device. • • • Follow...
... Connectors NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the UltraATA cable connector. K8V-XE Floppy Disk Drive Connector ASUS K8V-XE motherboard 1-21 IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE, SEC_IDE) This connector supports the provided UltraATA133 IDE hard disk ribbon cable. Pin 20...connector to the UltraATA133 slave device (hard disk drive) and the black connector to prevent incorrect insertion when using ribbon cables with pin 5 plug). FLOPPY K8V -XE R PIN 1 NOTE: Orient the red markings on the UltraATA cable is removed to the UltraATA133 master device. • • • Follow...
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...• The USB 2.0 module is available for connecting next generation USB peripherals such as high resolution cameras, scanners, and printers. ASUS K8V-XE motherboard USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND 1 USB78 1 USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC 1-23 You may damage the motherboard components. The ...module has two USB 2.0 ports for additional USB ports. CPU_FAN GND +12V Rotation K8V -XE R CHA_FAN GND +12V Rotation K8V-XE Fan Connectors 6. CPU and chassis fan connectors (3-pin CPU_FAN, CHA_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350mA...
...• The USB 2.0 module is available for connecting next generation USB peripherals such as high resolution cameras, scanners, and printers. ASUS K8V-XE motherboard USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND 1 USB78 1 USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC 1-23 You may damage the motherboard components. The ...module has two USB 2.0 ports for additional USB ports. CPU_FAN GND +12V Rotation K8V -XE R CHA_FAN GND +12V Rotation K8V-XE Fan Connectors 6. CPU and chassis fan connectors (3-pin CPU_FAN, CHA_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350mA...
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... audio I /O module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. K8V -XE R The Game/MIDI port is for a GAME/MIDI port. ASUS K8V-XE motherboard MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L 1-25 Azalia compliant definition GND PRESENCE# SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND +5VA BLINE_OUT_R MIDI_IN J2B2...
... audio I /O module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. K8V -XE R The Game/MIDI port is for a GAME/MIDI port. ASUS K8V-XE motherboard MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L 1-25 Azalia compliant definition GND PRESENCE# SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND +5VA BLINE_OUT_R MIDI_IN J2B2...
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...appears, replace the bootable floppy disk with the latest BIOS file. 3. AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.01 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. Click Start, then select Run. Copy the original (or the latest)...disk you created earlier. 4. Save only the updated BIOS file in DOS mode using the AwardBIOS Flash Utility. ASUS K8V-XE motherboard 2-3 PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH File Name to update the BIOS using this utility. 1. e. Download the latest BIOS..., assuming that D: is your CD-ROM drive. 2. All Rights Reserved For K8T890-8251-K8V-XE-00 DATE: 01/05/2006 Flash Type -
...appears, replace the bootable floppy disk with the latest BIOS file. 3. AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.01 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. Click Start, then select Run. Copy the original (or the latest)...disk you created earlier. 4. Save only the updated BIOS file in DOS mode using the AwardBIOS Flash Utility. ASUS K8V-XE motherboard 2-3 PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH File Name to update the BIOS using this utility. 1. e. Download the latest BIOS..., assuming that D: is your CD-ROM drive. 2. All Rights Reserved For K8T890-8251-K8V-XE-00 DATE: 01/05/2006 Flash Type -
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... to save the file. PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH File Name to save the current BIOS file. AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.01 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. ASUS K8V-XE motherboard 2-5 Make sure that the floppy disk has enough disk space to Program: 0110.bin Save current BIOS as : old.... file in the Save current BIOS as field, then press . All Rights Reserved For K8T890-8251-K8V-XE-00 DATE: 01/05/2006 Flash Type - Type a filename for ASUS V1.01 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH File Name to Program: 0110.bin Now Backup System BIOS...
... to save the file. PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH File Name to save the current BIOS file. AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.01 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. ASUS K8V-XE motherboard 2-5 Make sure that the floppy disk has enough disk space to Program: 0110.bin Save current BIOS as : old.... file in the Save current BIOS as field, then press . All Rights Reserved For K8T890-8251-K8V-XE-00 DATE: 01/05/2006 Flash Type - Type a filename for ASUS V1.01 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH File Name to Program: 0110.bin Now Backup System BIOS...
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...drive, then turn on the system. 2. Award BootBlock BIOS v1.0 Copyright (c) 2000, Award Software, Inc. Doing so can cause system boot failure! 4. ASUS K8V-XE motherboard 2-7 Insert the floppy disk with the original or updated BIOS file to download the latest BIOS file. Visit the... ASUS website (www.asus.com) to the floppy disk drive. 3. Award BootBlock BIOS v1.0 Copyright (c) 2000, Award Software, Inc. The recovered BIOS may not be...
...drive, then turn on the system. 2. Award BootBlock BIOS v1.0 Copyright (c) 2000, Award Software, Inc. Doing so can cause system boot failure! 4. ASUS K8V-XE motherboard 2-7 Insert the floppy disk with the original or updated BIOS file to download the latest BIOS file. Visit the... ASUS website (www.asus.com) to the floppy disk drive. 3. Award BootBlock BIOS v1.0 Copyright (c) 2000, Award Software, Inc. The recovered BIOS may not be...
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... latest BIOS file from the Internet Update the BIOS from the Internet, and This utility is available in the optical drive. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Place the support CD in the ...BIOS using this utility. The ASUS Update utility is copied to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. 2.1.6 ASUS Update utility • Save the current BIOS file The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS K8V-XE motherboard 2-9 Click the Utilities...
... latest BIOS file from the Internet Update the BIOS from the Internet, and This utility is available in the optical drive. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Place the support CD in the ...BIOS using this utility. The ASUS Update utility is copied to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. 2.1.6 ASUS Update utility • Save the current BIOS file The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS K8V-XE motherboard 2-9 Click the Utilities...
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... BIOS version that you wish to complete the update process. Locate the BIOS file from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. ASUS K8V-XE motherboard 2-11 4. Follow the screen instructions to download. Always update the utility to complete the update process. Follow the screen instructions to avail all...
... BIOS version that you wish to complete the update process. Locate the BIOS file from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. ASUS K8V-XE motherboard 2-11 4. Follow the screen instructions to download. Always update the utility to complete the update process. Follow the screen instructions to avail all...