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...are used only for backup purposes, without intent to infringe. No part of this manual may or may be registered trademarks or copyrights of alteration is defaced or missing. IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, ...authorized in any form or by any language in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. ii E2436...
...are used only for backup purposes, without intent to infringe. No part of this manual may or may be registered trademarks or copyrights of alteration is defaced or missing. IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, ...authorized in any form or by any language in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. ii E2436...
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... ...2-33 Boot menu ...2-30 Exit menu ...2-35 Chapter 3: Software support Installing an operating system...3-2 Support CD information...3-2 Running the support CD ...3-2 Drivers menu...3-3 Utilities menu ...3-4 Manual menu ...3-5 ASUS Contact information ...3-5 Installing hard disks ...3-6 VIA RAID configurations ...3-7 JMicron configurations ...3-8 3.2.1 3.2.2 3.2.3 3.2.4 3.2.5 3.3.1 3.3.2 3.3.3 3.3 RAID Configurations ...3-6 3.4 3.5 Creating a RAID driver disk...3-9 Cool 'n' Quiet...
... ...2-33 Boot menu ...2-30 Exit menu ...2-35 Chapter 3: Software support Installing an operating system...3-2 Support CD information...3-2 Running the support CD ...3-2 Drivers menu...3-3 Utilities menu ...3-4 Manual menu ...3-5 ASUS Contact information ...3-5 Installing hard disks ...3-6 VIA RAID configurations ...3-7 JMicron configurations ...3-8 3.2.1 3.2.2 3.2.3 3.2.4 3.2.5 3.3.1 3.3.2 3.3.3 3.3 RAID Configurations ...3-6 3.4 3.5 Creating a RAID driver disk...3-9 Cool 'n' Quiet...
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.... When adding or removing devices to the correct voltage in municipal waste. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the motherboard, ensure that all the manuals that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in your local power company. Before connecting or removing signal cables from the existing...
.... When adding or removing devices to the correct voltage in municipal waste. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the motherboard, ensure that all the manuals that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in your local power company. Before connecting or removing signal cables from the existing...
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... may have to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the jumpers and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. This chapter also lists the hardware setup procedures that may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers,... 3: Software support Where to find more information Refer to perform when installing system components. About this guide is organized This manual contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. This chapter tells how to the...
... may have to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the jumpers and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. This chapter also lists the hardware setup procedures that may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers,... 3: Software support Where to find more information Refer to perform when installing system components. About this guide is organized This manual contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. This chapter tells how to the...
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... more keys simultaneously, the ++ Command Means that you must type the command exactly as shown, then supply the required item or value enclosed in this manual. Conventions used throughout this guide To make sure that you MUST follow to help you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols...
... more keys simultaneously, the ++ Command Means that you must type the command exactly as shown, then supply the required item or value enclosed in this manual. Conventions used throughout this guide To make sure that you MUST follow to help you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols...
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K8V-XE specifications summary Overclocking features CPU Multiplier SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection), from 200 MHz up to 300 MHz at 1MHz increment C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) EZ Flash ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS MyLogo™ ASUS EZ Flash WOL by PME, WOR by PME, WOR by Ring 2 x USB 2.0 connectors for... audio connector 1 x System panel connector ATX form factor: 12 in x 7.6 in (30.5 cm x 19 cm) Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Live Update utility Anti-virus software User's Manual 1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x FDD cable 1 x I/O shield 1 x SATA Cable Kit (SATA/Power) Special ...
K8V-XE specifications summary Overclocking features CPU Multiplier SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection), from 200 MHz up to 300 MHz at 1MHz increment C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) EZ Flash ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS MyLogo™ ASUS EZ Flash WOL by PME, WOR by PME, WOR by Ring 2 x USB 2.0 connectors for... audio connector 1 x System panel connector ATX form factor: 12 in x 7.6 in (30.5 cm x 19 cm) Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Live Update utility Anti-virus software User's Manual 1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x FDD cable 1 x I/O shield 1 x SATA Cable Kit (SATA/Power) Special ...
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...to [Manual]. Configuration options: [None] [Auto] [Manual] Access Mode [Auto] The default [Auto] allows automatic detection of IDE devices. Select [CHS] for this sub-menu. These items show N/A if no drive is installed in the correct values for each IDE device. ASUS K8V-XE motherboard ...values opposite the dimmed items (Capacity, Cylinder, Head, Sector and Transfer Mode). Incorrect settings may detect incorrect parameters. Select [Manual] to recognize the installed hard disk. If the hard disk was already formatted on this item if you have the correct...
...to [Manual]. Configuration options: [None] [Auto] [Manual] Access Mode [Auto] The default [Auto] allows automatic detection of IDE devices. Select [CHS] for this sub-menu. These items show N/A if no drive is installed in the correct values for each IDE device. ASUS K8V-XE motherboard ...values opposite the dimmed items (Capacity, Cylinder, Head, Sector and Transfer Mode). Incorrect settings may detect incorrect parameters. Select [Manual] to recognize the installed hard disk. If the hard disk was already formatted on this item if you have the correct...
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... configurable. MTRR mapping mode [Continous] Sets the MTRR mapping mode. This item is not configurable. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] Memclock index value (Mhz) Shows the memory clock index value. This item is not configurable. This item is not configurable. 1T...) Shows the latency between the DDR SDRAM active command and the read command and the time the data actually becomes available.This item is recommended. [Manual] allows you to set each configuration on your own. RAS# to CAS# delay (Trcd) Row precharge Time (Trp) 1T/2T Memory Timing...
... configurable. MTRR mapping mode [Continous] Sets the MTRR mapping mode. This item is not configurable. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] Memclock index value (Mhz) Shows the memory clock index value. This item is not configurable. This item is not configurable. 1T...) Shows the latency between the DDR SDRAM active command and the read command and the time the data actually becomes available.This item is recommended. [Manual] allows you to set each configuration on your own. RAS# to CAS# delay (Trcd) Row precharge Time (Trp) 1T/2T Memory Timing...
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... Item →←: Select Menu -/+: Change Value Enter: Select Sub-menu F5: Setup Defaults F10: Save and Exit IRQ-xx assigned to When set to Manual. Configuration options: [128] [256] [512] [1024] [2048] [4096] 2-24 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Maximum... Express devices. When set to [Auto], the BIOS automatically configures all the boot and Plug and Play compatible devices. Set to [Manual] if you want to [Reserved], the IRQ is free for legacy ISA devices. Resources Controlled By [Auto] When set to [Disabled], the...
... Item →←: Select Menu -/+: Change Value Enter: Select Sub-menu F5: Setup Defaults F10: Save and Exit IRQ-xx assigned to When set to Manual. Configuration options: [128] [256] [512] [1024] [2048] [4096] 2-24 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Maximum... Express devices. When set to [Auto], the BIOS automatically configures all the boot and Plug and Play compatible devices. Set to [Manual] if you want to [Reserved], the IRQ is free for legacy ISA devices. Resources Controlled By [Auto] When set to [Disabled], the...
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... to open the manual. ASUS K8V-XE motherboard 3-5 Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities menu to open the manual files in PDF. 3.2.5 ASUS Contact Information Clicking the ASUS Contact Information tab displays as stated. You may also find this information on the inside front cover of supplementary user manuals. Anti-virus Utility...
... to open the manual. ASUS K8V-XE motherboard 3-5 Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities menu to open the manual files in PDF. 3.2.5 ASUS Contact Information Clicking the ASUS Contact Information tab displays as stated. You may also find this information on the inside front cover of supplementary user manuals. Anti-virus Utility...
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...changes and Exit Setup. See page 3-5. ASUS K8V-XE motherboard 3-7 Connect the SATA power cable to the Advanced > Onboard Devices Configuration > SATA Controller Mode menu item in the VIA VT8251 chipset. Use the VIA RAID utility to the "VIA VT8251 RAID User's Manual" found in the BIOS before setting ... during the Power-On Self-Test (POST) to enter the VIA RAID configuration utility. To set the necessary RAID items in the Manual menu of your RAID configuration. Entering VIA RAID BIOS Utility To enter the VIA RAID BIOS utility: 1. During POST, press to...
...changes and Exit Setup. See page 3-5. ASUS K8V-XE motherboard 3-7 Connect the SATA power cable to the Advanced > Onboard Devices Configuration > SATA Controller Mode menu item in the VIA VT8251 chipset. Use the VIA RAID utility to the "VIA VT8251 RAID User's Manual" found in the BIOS before setting ... during the Power-On Self-Test (POST) to enter the VIA RAID configuration utility. To set the necessary RAID items in the Manual menu of your RAID configuration. Entering VIA RAID BIOS Utility To enter the VIA RAID BIOS utility: 1. During POST, press to...
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... Utility. 2. Save your motherboard support CD. For detailed descriptions on the JMicron RAID configuration, refer to set the necessary RAID items in the Manual menu of your changes and Exit Setup. 3.3.3 JMicron RAID configurations Setting BIOS RAID items The JMicron RAID controller supports RAID 0 and RAID 1 con... items: 1. During POST, press + J to configure a disk array. After installing the hard disk drives, make sure to the "JMicron JMB36X RAID BIOS User's Manual" found in the BIOS before setting your computer. 2.
... Utility. 2. Save your motherboard support CD. For detailed descriptions on the JMicron RAID configuration, refer to set the necessary RAID items in the Manual menu of your changes and Exit Setup. 3.3.3 JMicron RAID configurations Setting BIOS RAID items The JMicron RAID controller supports RAID 0 and RAID 1 con... items: 1. During POST, press + J to configure a disk array. After installing the hard disk drives, make sure to the "JMicron JMB36X RAID BIOS User's Manual" found in the BIOS before setting your computer. 2.
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... configuration, refer to the "VIA VT8251 RAID User's Manual" and "JMicron JMB36X RAID BIOS User's Manual"found in \Drivers\VIARAID\6420RAID\DriverDisk\ Makedisk.exe" of your RAID controller. See page 3-5. Insert a clean floppy disk into the floppy disk drive. 3. ASUS K8V-XE motherboard 3-9 You can create a RAID driver disk using Makedisk...
... configuration, refer to the "VIA VT8251 RAID User's Manual" and "JMicron JMB36X RAID BIOS User's Manual"found in \Drivers\VIARAID\6420RAID\DriverDisk\ Makedisk.exe" of your RAID controller. See page 3-5. Insert a clean floppy disk into the floppy disk drive. 3. ASUS K8V-XE motherboard 3-9 You can create a RAID driver disk using Makedisk...