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... AMD Coll'n'Quiet function which support P-state transitions in diesem Untermenü zeigen DRAM-bezogene Informationen, die vom BIOS automatisch ermittelt wurden. AMD K8 CoolʼnʼQuiet control [Disabled] Hier können Sie die AMD Cool ʻnʼ Quiet!TM Technology-Funktion einstellen oder deaktivieren. ASUS K8V-XE Motherboard 2-21 Konfigurationsoptionen...
... AMD Coll'n'Quiet function which support P-state transitions in diesem Untermenü zeigen DRAM-bezogene Informationen, die vom BIOS automatisch ermittelt wurden. AMD K8 CoolʼnʼQuiet control [Disabled] Hier können Sie die AMD Cool ʻnʼ Quiet!TM Technology-Funktion einstellen oder deaktivieren. ASUS K8V-XE Motherboard 2-21 Konfigurationsoptionen...
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...2.2.8 2.3.1 2.3.2 2.3.3 2.3.4 2.4 2.3.5 2.4.1 2.4.2 2.4.3 2.4.4 2.4.5 2.5 2.4.6 2.5.1 2.5.2 Managing and updating your BIOS ...2-2 Creating a bootable floppy disk...2-2 Updating the BIOS ...2-3 Saving the current BIOS file...2-5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ...2-6 ASUS EZ Flash utility...2-8 ASUS Update utility ...2-9 BIOS menu screen...2-13 Menu bar ...2-13 Legend bar ...2-14 Menu items ...2-14 Sub-menu items ...2-14 Configuration......2-26 ACPI Type ...2-27 ACPI APIC Support ...2-27 BIOS setup program ...2-12 Main menu ...2-16 Advanced menu ...2-19 Power menu ...2-27 iv
...2.2.8 2.3.1 2.3.2 2.3.3 2.3.4 2.4 2.3.5 2.4.1 2.4.2 2.4.3 2.4.4 2.4.5 2.5 2.4.6 2.5.1 2.5.2 Managing and updating your BIOS ...2-2 Creating a bootable floppy disk...2-2 Updating the BIOS ...2-3 Saving the current BIOS file...2-5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ...2-6 ASUS EZ Flash utility...2-8 ASUS Update utility ...2-9 BIOS menu screen...2-13 Menu bar ...2-13 Legend bar ...2-14 Menu items ...2-14 Sub-menu items ...2-14 Configuration......2-26 ACPI Type ...2-27 ACPI APIC Support ...2-27 BIOS setup program ...2-12 Main menu ...2-16 Advanced menu ...2-19 Power menu ...2-27 iv
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... Drivers ...2-31 Boot Settings Configuration ...2-32 Security ...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 Confi...
... Drivers ...2-31 Boot Settings Configuration ...2-32 Security ...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 Confi...
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How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. These documents are also provided. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not ...for product and software updates. 1. This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup • Chapter 3: Software support Where to find more information Refer to perform when installing system components...
How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. These documents are also provided. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not ...for product and software updates. 1. This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup • Chapter 3: Software support Where to find more information Refer to perform when installing system components...
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...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 configurations JMB 363 RAID controller supports: - 1 x SATA 3Gb/s...PCI Express x16 slot for AMD Athlon™ 64 and AMD Sempron™ processors Supports AMD 64 architecture that enables simultaneous 32-bit and 64-bit computing Supports AMD Cool 'n' Quiet! K8V-XE specifications summary CPU Socket 754 for discrete graphics card 2 x PCI Express...
...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 configurations JMB 363 RAID controller supports: - 1 x SATA 3Gb/s...PCI Express x16 slot for AMD Athlon™ 64 and AMD Sempron™ processors Supports AMD 64 architecture that enables simultaneous 32-bit and 64-bit computing Supports AMD Cool 'n' Quiet! K8V-XE specifications summary CPU Socket 754 for discrete graphics card 2 x PCI Express...
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xi 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 ... connector 1 x Front panel 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 (...
xi 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 ... connector 1 x Front panel 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 (...
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...disk cable I/O shield User guide 1 x Serial ATA cable kit (SATA / Power) If any of system memory with the list below. 1.2 Package contents ASUS K8V-XE motherboard ASUS motherboard support CD Check your motherboard package for an effective desktop platform solution. X E m o t h e r b o a r d ! The motherboard delivers..., the motherboard takes you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in the world of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you ahead in the long line of power computing! 1.1 Welcome! T h a n k y o u f o r b u y i n ...
...disk cable I/O shield User guide 1 x Serial ATA cable kit (SATA / Power) If any of system memory with the list below. 1.2 Package contents ASUS K8V-XE motherboard ASUS motherboard support CD Check your motherboard package for an effective desktop platform solution. X E m o t h e r b o a r d ! The motherboard delivers..., the motherboard takes you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in the world of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you ahead in the long line of power computing! 1.1 Welcome! T h a n k y o u f o r b u y i n ...
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...2.0) specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from the 12 Mbps bandwidth on USB 2.0. S/PDIF out The motherboard supports the S/PDIF technology through the Serial ATA interfaces. USB 2.0 is designed to a fast 480 Mbps on USB 1.1 to... features, including Native Command Queueing (NCQ), and Power Management (PM) Implementation Algorithm. ASUS K8V-XE motherboard 1-3 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product Highlights Latest processor technology The motherboard supports the AMD Athlon™ 64 and AMD Sempron™ desktop processors. This processor provides...
...2.0) specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from the 12 Mbps bandwidth on USB 2.0. S/PDIF out The motherboard supports the S/PDIF technology through the Serial ATA interfaces. USB 2.0 is designed to a fast 480 Mbps on USB 1.1 to... features, including Native Command Queueing (NCQ), and Power Management (PM) Implementation Algorithm. ASUS K8V-XE motherboard 1-3 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product Highlights Latest processor technology The motherboard supports the AMD Athlon™ 64 and AMD Sempron™ desktop processors. This processor provides...
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... and clear the RTC data. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and BIOS automatically restores the CPU previous setting for each parameter. ASUS MyLogo™ This feature allows you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. No need to use a DOS...-based utility or boot from the ASUS support CD in case the system hangs due to overclocking. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you to restore the original BIOS data from a floppy disk. ...
... and clear the RTC data. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and BIOS automatically restores the CPU previous setting for each parameter. ASUS MyLogo™ This feature allows you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. No need to use a DOS...-based utility or boot from the ASUS support CD in case the system hangs due to overclocking. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you to restore the original BIOS data from a floppy disk. ...
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... 333MHz when the three DIMMs are not supported. For optimum compatibility, obtain memory modules from 400MHz to the table on page 1-11. See Qualified Vendors List on 1-11 for DIMM slots setup and corresponding frequency. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction 80 Pins 104 Pins K8V -XE R K8V-XE 184-pin DDR DIMM Sockets 1.7.2 Memory...
... 333MHz when the three DIMMs are not supported. For optimum compatibility, obtain memory modules from 400MHz to the table on page 1-11. See Qualified Vendors List on 1-11 for DIMM slots setup and corresponding frequency. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction 80 Pins 104 Pins K8V -XE R K8V-XE 184-pin DDR DIMM Sockets 1.7.2 Memory...
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...-5B1K AL6D8B53T-5B1K NT256D64S88C0G-5T NT512D64S8HC0G-5T NT256D64SH4B0G-5T NT512D64S88B0G-5T NT1GD64S8HB0G-5T NT512D64S88C0GY-5T NT1GD64S8HC0GY-5T 96M425653CE-40TB6 96M451253CE-40TB6 DIMM support A B C V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V (Continued on the next page) 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction DDR Qualified Vendor List The following table lists the PC3200 (DDR400...
...-5B1K AL6D8B53T-5B1K NT256D64S88C0G-5T NT512D64S8HC0G-5T NT256D64SH4B0G-5T NT512D64S88B0G-5T NT1GD64S8HB0G-5T NT512D64S88C0GY-5T NT1GD64S8HC0GY-5T 96M425653CE-40TB6 96M451253CE-40TB6 DIMM support A B C V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V (Continued on the next page) 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction DDR Qualified Vendor List The following table lists the PC3200 (DDR400...
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... V V V Legend: Side(s): SS - Obtain DDR DIMMs only from ASUS qualified vendors for this motherboard. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest DDR 400 Qualified Vendor List for better system performance. Single Sided DS - ASUS K8V-XE motherboard 1-13 Double Sided A : Supports one module inserted in any slot as Single-channel...
... V V V Legend: Side(s): SS - Obtain DDR DIMMs only from ASUS qualified vendors for this motherboard. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest DDR 400 Qualified Vendor List for better system performance. Single Sided DS - ASUS K8V-XE motherboard 1-13 Double Sided A : Supports one module inserted in any slot as Single-channel...
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... PCI slots support PCI cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. shared - shared shared - INT D When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that comply with PCI specifications. ASUS K8V-XE motherboard 1-15...
... PCI slots support PCI cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. shared - shared shared - INT D When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that comply with PCI specifications. ASUS K8V-XE motherboard 1-15...
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1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. The figure shows a graphics card installed on the PCI Express x1 slot. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x16 graphic cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. The figure shows a network card installed on the PCI Express x16 slot. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. The figure shows a graphics card installed on the PCI Express x1 slot. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x16 graphic cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. The figure shows a network card installed on the PCI Express x16 slot. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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... meters away, and enables improved hot-swap function. 11. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 9. Longer cables support higher power requirements to deliver signal up to an external SATA box or a Serial ATA port multiplier. External Serial ATA 3Gb/s port. Serial connector. This... COM1 port is for serial devices. 12. This purple connector is for a PS/2 keyboard. 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. The external SATA port supports external Serial ATA 3Gb/s devices. S/PDIF out jack.
... meters away, and enables improved hot-swap function. 11. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 9. Longer cables support higher power requirements to deliver signal up to an external SATA box or a Serial ATA port multiplier. External Serial ATA 3Gb/s port. Serial connector. This... COM1 port is for serial devices. 12. This purple connector is for a PS/2 keyboard. 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. The external SATA port supports external Serial ATA 3Gb/s devices. S/PDIF out jack.
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...• • • Follow the hard disk drive documentation when setting the device in master or slave mode. K8V -XE R PRI_IDE SEC_IDE K8V-XE IDE Connectors NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on each IDE connector is removed to prevent incorrect insertion when...40-1 pin PRI_IDE, SEC_IDE) This connector supports the provided UltraATA133 IDE hard disk ribbon cable. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) This connector supports the provided floppy drive ribbon cable. K8V-XE Floppy Disk Drive Connector ASUS K8V-XE motherboard 1-21 The hole near the ...
...• • • Follow the hard disk drive documentation when setting the device in master or slave mode. K8V -XE R PRI_IDE SEC_IDE K8V-XE IDE Connectors NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on each IDE connector is removed to prevent incorrect insertion when...40-1 pin PRI_IDE, SEC_IDE) This connector supports the provided UltraATA133 IDE hard disk ribbon cable. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) This connector supports the provided floppy drive ribbon cable. K8V-XE Floppy Disk Drive Connector ASUS K8V-XE motherboard 1-21 The hole near the ...
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...the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. CPU and chassis fan connectors (3-pin CPU_FAN, CHA_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350mA~740mA (8.88W max.) or a total of sufficient air flow within the system may install the USB ...high resolution cameras, scanners, and printers. DO NOT place jumper caps on the rear panel are not jumpers! Connect the fan cables to this header. ASUS K8V-XE motherboard USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND 1 USB78 1 USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC 1-23 5. Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan ...
...the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. CPU and chassis fan connectors (3-pin CPU_FAN, CHA_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350mA~740mA (8.88W max.) or a total of sufficient air flow within the system may install the USB ...high resolution cameras, scanners, and printers. DO NOT place jumper caps on the rear panel are not jumpers! Connect the fan cables to this header. ASUS K8V-XE motherboard USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND 1 USB78 1 USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC 1-23 5. Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan ...
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... panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector. ASUS K8V-XE motherboard MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L 1-25 GAME/MIDI port connector (16-1 pin GAME) This connector is purchased separately . 7....J2CY MIDI_OUT J2CX J2B1 +5V K8V-XE Game Connector GAME +5V J1B2 J1CY GND GND J1CX J1B1 +5V AAFP Legacy ACʼ97 compliant definition BLINE_OUT_L K8V -XE R PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L K8V-XE Analog Front Panel Connector We recommend that supports either High Definition ...
... panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector. ASUS K8V-XE motherboard MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L 1-25 GAME/MIDI port connector (16-1 pin GAME) This connector is purchased separately . 7....J2CY MIDI_OUT J2CX J2B1 +5V K8V-XE Game Connector GAME +5V J1B2 J1CY GND GND J1CX J1B1 +5V AAFP Legacy ACʼ97 compliant definition BLINE_OUT_L K8V -XE R PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L K8V-XE Analog Front Panel Connector We recommend that supports either High Definition ...
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... update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a floppy disk or the motherboard support CD.) ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment.) Refer to create a bootable floppy disk. Windows® 98SE/ME/XP .... 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup d. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk or the motherboard support CD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) ASUS EZ Flash (Updates the BIOS in DOS using the ASUS Update or AwardBIOS Flash utilities. 2.1.1 ...
... update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a floppy disk or the motherboard support CD.) ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment.) Refer to create a bootable floppy disk. Windows® 98SE/ME/XP .... 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup d. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk or the motherboard support CD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) ASUS EZ Flash (Updates the BIOS in DOS using the ASUS Update or AwardBIOS Flash utilities. 2.1.1 ...
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... your CD-ROM drive. 2. e. Rename the file to K8VXE.BIN and save it to avoid loading the wrong BIOS file. 5. ASUS K8V-XE motherboard 2-3 c. Click Start, then select Run. Save only the updated BIOS file in DOS mode using the AwardBIOS Flash Utility. Copy the ... Download the latest BIOS file from the Software folder of the support CD to Program: Message: Please input File Name! AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.01 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved For K8T890-8251-K8V-XE-00 DATE: 01/05/2006 Flash Type - PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH ...
... your CD-ROM drive. 2. e. Rename the file to K8VXE.BIN and save it to avoid loading the wrong BIOS file. 5. ASUS K8V-XE motherboard 2-3 c. Click Start, then select Run. Save only the updated BIOS file in DOS mode using the AwardBIOS Flash Utility. Copy the ... Download the latest BIOS file from the Software folder of the support CD to Program: Message: Please input File Name! AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.01 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved For K8T890-8251-K8V-XE-00 DATE: 01/05/2006 Flash Type - PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH ...