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...figuration ...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 Configurations ...3-6 3.4 3.5 Creating a RAID...
...figuration ...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 Configurations ...3-6 3.4 3.5 Creating a RAID...
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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 133/100/66/33 - 4 x SATA-II 3Gb/s drivers - Technology Northbridge: VIA K8T890 Southbridge: VIA VT8251 1GHz/800 MHz Single-channel ...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
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 133/100/66/33 - 4 x SATA-II 3Gb/s drivers - Technology Northbridge: VIA K8T890 Southbridge: VIA VT8251 1GHz/800 MHz Single-channel ...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
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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 ...in 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 ...
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 ...in 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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Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. Turn on the socket. 3. Install the drivers and/or software applications for the expansion card according to the card documentation. 1.8.1 Standard interrupt assignments IRQ 0 1 2 3* 4* 5* 6 7* 8 9* 10* 11* 12* 13 14* 15* Priority 1 2 N/A 11 ...
Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. Turn on the socket. 3. Install the drivers and/or software applications for the expansion card according to the card documentation. 1.8.1 Standard interrupt assignments IRQ 0 1 2 3* 4* 5* 6 7* 8 9* 10* 11* 12* 13 14* 15* Priority 1 2 N/A 11 ...
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... as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. ASUS K8V-XE motherboard 1-15 shared - INT D When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that comply with PCI specifications. shared - - shared - 1.8.2 IRQ assignments for this motherboard...
... as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. ASUS K8V-XE motherboard 1-15 shared - INT D When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that comply with PCI specifications. shared - - shared - 1.8.2 IRQ assignments for this motherboard...
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... has two USB 2.0 ports for additional USB ports. USB header (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) If the USB ports on the rear panel are not jumpers! 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 this header. Lack of... +12V. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! These are inadequate, a USB header is purchased separately. • Install the USB 2.0 driver before using the USB 2.0 feature.
... has two USB 2.0 ports for additional USB ports. USB header (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) If the USB ports on the rear panel are not jumpers! 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 this header. Lack of... +12V. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! These are inadequate, a USB header is purchased separately. • Install the USB 2.0 driver before using the USB 2.0 feature.
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... Provider (ISP). Quit all Windows® applications before you to your system. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. ASUS K8V-XE motherboard 2-9 2.1.6 ASUS Update utility • Save the current BIOS file The ASUS Update is copied to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the optical...
... Provider (ISP). Quit all Windows® applications before you to your system. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. ASUS K8V-XE motherboard 2-9 2.1.6 ASUS Update utility • Save the current BIOS file The ASUS Update is copied to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the optical...
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... If Autorun is enabled in this chapter for updates. The support CD that came with the motherboard contains useful software and several utility drivers that enhance the motherboard features. 3.2.1 Running the support CD To begin using the support CD, simply insert the CD into your hardware. ...Visit the ASUS website for general reference only. Click an item to install Click an icon to display more information. 3.2 Support CD information The contents of...
... If Autorun is enabled in this chapter for updates. The support CD that came with the motherboard contains useful software and several utility drivers that enhance the motherboard features. 3.2.1 Running the support CD To begin using the support CD, simply insert the CD into your hardware. ...Visit the ASUS website for general reference only. Click an item to install Click an icon to display more information. 3.2 Support CD information The contents of...
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... 1.1 ports to activate the devices. 3.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. ASUS InstALL- AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Driver Installs the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet driver. USB 2.0 Driver Installs the USB 2.0 driver to upgrade your USB 1.1 ports to USB 2.0. ASUS K8V-XE motherboard 3-3 VIA Rhine Family Fast Ethernet Adapter Driver Installs the VIA Rhine Family...
... 1.1 ports to activate the devices. 3.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. ASUS InstALL- AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Driver Installs the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet driver. USB 2.0 Driver Installs the USB 2.0 driver to upgrade your USB 1.1 ports to USB 2.0. ASUS K8V-XE motherboard 3-3 VIA Rhine Family Fast Ethernet Adapter Driver Installs the VIA Rhine Family...
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... is for viewing files saved in healthy operating condition. Installs the ASUS screen saver. Installation Wizard for Utilities Installs the ASUS InstALL- Microsoft DirectX Driver Installs the Microsoft DirectX™driver. 3-4 Chapter 3: Software support Installing ASUS Update also installs ASUS Mylogo™. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and...
... is for viewing files saved in healthy operating condition. Installs the ASUS screen saver. Installation Wizard for Utilities Installs the ASUS InstALL- Microsoft DirectX Driver Installs the Microsoft DirectX™driver. 3-4 Chapter 3: Software support Installing ASUS Update also installs ASUS Mylogo™. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and...
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...a RAID 1 (mirroring) array for performance, use either Windows® XP or Windows® 2000 operating system (OS), copy first the RAID driver from one drive fails, the disk array management software directs all the benefits of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array...yet configured as a RAID set. JBOD (Spanning) stands for Just a Bunch of data from the support CD to section "3.5 Creating a RAID driver disk" for this setup. For optimal performance, install identical drives of both RAID 0 and RAID 1 configurations. With the RAID 0+1 confi...
...a RAID 1 (mirroring) array for performance, use either Windows® XP or Windows® 2000 operating system (OS), copy first the RAID driver from one drive fails, the disk array management software directs all the benefits of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array...yet configured as a RAID set. JBOD (Spanning) stands for Just a Bunch of data from the support CD to section "3.5 Creating a RAID driver disk" for this setup. For optimal performance, install identical drives of both RAID 0 and RAID 1 configurations. With the RAID 0+1 confi...
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... support CD. Follow succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation. To install the RAID driver: 1. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the process. 3. ASUS K8V-XE motherboard 3-9 You can create a RAID driver disk using Makedisk.exe utility. To create a RAID driver disk: 1. Insert a clean floppy disk into the floppy disk drive. 3. For additional...
... support CD. Follow succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation. To install the RAID driver: 1. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the process. 3. ASUS K8V-XE motherboard 3-9 You can create a RAID driver disk using Makedisk.exe utility. To create a RAID driver disk: 1. Insert a clean floppy disk into the floppy disk drive. 3. For additional...
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... on the task the CPU performs. 3.5.1 Enabling Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology To enable Cool 'n' Quiet!™ technology: 1. Click OK to install the Cool 'n' Quiet!™ driver and application when using this feature. 3-10 Chapter 3: Software support The following dialog box appears. 5. Reboot your computer and set to Enabled. Select Settings, then...
... on the task the CPU performs. 3.5.1 Enabling Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology To enable Cool 'n' Quiet!™ technology: 1. Click OK to install the Cool 'n' Quiet!™ driver and application when using this feature. 3-10 Chapter 3: Software support The following dialog box appears. 5. Reboot your computer and set to Enabled. Select Settings, then...
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... Windows® 98SE/ME operating system, click the Start button. Automatic Mode is the recommended setting. 6. ASUS K8V-XE motherboard 3-11 Windows® 98SE/ME: 1. Click the Performance combo list box to install the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!™ driver and application before using this feature. • The AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology feature works...
... Windows® 98SE/ME operating system, click the Start button. Automatic Mode is the recommended setting. 6. ASUS K8V-XE motherboard 3-11 Windows® 98SE/ME: 1. Click the Performance combo list box to install the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!™ driver and application before using this feature. • The AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology feature works...