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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 Hammer Vid control [Startup] Legt die Hammer Voltage ID-Kontrolle fest. AMD K8 CoolʼnʼQuiet control [Disabled] Hier können Sie...
... [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 Hammer Vid control [Startup] Legt die Hammer Voltage ID-Kontrolle fest. AMD K8 CoolʼnʼQuiet control [Disabled] Hier können Sie...
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...figurationsoptionen: [ 8 bit] [16 bit] Downstream LDT Bus Width [16 bit] Legt die Downstream-Lightning Data Transport (LDT)-Busbreite fest. Konfigurationsoptionen: [No] [Yes] ASUS K8V-XE Motherboard 2-23 Konfigurationsoptionen: [By Auto] [Mode 0] [Mode 1] [Mode 2] [Mode 3] [Mode 4] Primary Display Adapter [PCI] Legt das primäre Boorgerät fest. Upstream...
...figurationsoptionen: [ 8 bit] [16 bit] Downstream LDT Bus Width [16 bit] Legt die Downstream-Lightning Data Transport (LDT)-Busbreite fest. Konfigurationsoptionen: [No] [Yes] ASUS K8V-XE Motherboard 2-23 Konfigurationsoptionen: [By Auto] [Mode 0] [Mode 1] [Mode 2] [Mode 3] [Mode 4] Primary Display Adapter [PCI] Legt das primäre Boorgerät fest. Upstream...
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... audio features, 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! Supporting up to set a new benchmark for the following...of new features and latest technologies making it , check the items in your package 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. T h a n k y o u f o r b u y i n g t h e A ...
... audio features, 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! Supporting up to set a new benchmark for the following...of new features and latest technologies making it , check the items in your package 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. T h a n k y o u f o r b u y i n g t h e A ...
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...™ 64 is backward compatible with lower pin count, reduced voltage requirement. S/PDIF out The motherboard supports the S/PDIF technology through the Serial ATA interfaces. ASUS K8V-XE motherboard 1-3 The AMD Sempron™ is designed to a fast 480 Mbps on USB 2.0. The Serial ATA 3 Gb/s specification provides twice the bandwidth of...
...™ 64 is backward compatible with lower pin count, reduced voltage requirement. S/PDIF out The motherboard supports the S/PDIF technology through the Serial ATA interfaces. ASUS K8V-XE motherboard 1-3 The AMD Sempron™ is designed to a fast 480 Mbps on USB 2.0. The Serial ATA 3 Gb/s specification provides twice the bandwidth of...
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... uninstall any component, place it on them due to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. Hold components by power LED. 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. 1.4 Before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard...
... uninstall any component, place it on them due to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. Hold components by power LED. 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. 1.4 Before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard...
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The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. Doing so may damage the motherboard. 1.5.2 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the chassis in the image below. 1.5.3 Screw holes Place six (6) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis K8V -XE R ASUS K8V-XE motherboard 1-7 Do not overtighten the screws! Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation.
The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. Doing so may damage the motherboard. 1.5.2 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the chassis in the image below. 1.5.3 Screw holes Place six (6) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis K8V -XE R ASUS K8V-XE motherboard 1-7 Do not overtighten the screws! Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation.
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... it up to 90°-100° angle, otherwise the CPU does not fit in place. Install specifically designed heatsink and fan assembly. ASUS K8V-XE motherboard 1-9 When the CPU is lifted up to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! 5. 1.6.2 Installing the CPU Follow these steps to secure the...
... it up to 90°-100° angle, otherwise the CPU does not fit in place. Install specifically designed heatsink and fan assembly. ASUS K8V-XE motherboard 1-9 When the CPU is lifted up to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! 5. 1.6.2 Installing the CPU Follow these steps to secure the...
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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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... 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 Obtain DDR DIMMs only from ASUS qualified vendors for this motherboard. Single Sided DS - DDR400 Qualified Vendor List (QVL) vSize Vendor CENTURY CENTURY...
... 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 Obtain DDR DIMMs only from ASUS qualified vendors for this motherboard. Single Sided DS - DDR400 Qualified Vendor List (QVL) vSize Vendor CENTURY CENTURY...
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... assignments. shared - - shared shared - 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 - ASUS K8V-XE motherboard 1-15 shared INT C - - shared - shared -
... assignments. shared - - shared shared - 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 - ASUS K8V-XE motherboard 1-15 shared INT C - - shared - shared -
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...position. For system failure due to pins 2-3. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data. ASUS K8V-XE motherboard 1-17 Hold down and reboot the system so BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by ...! Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to overclocking. You can automatically reset parameter settings to pins 1-2. 3. 1.9 Jumpers 1. 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 clear the Real Time Clock...
...position. For system failure due to pins 2-3. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data. ASUS K8V-XE motherboard 1-17 Hold down and reboot the system so BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by ...! Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to overclocking. You can automatically reset parameter settings to pins 1-2. 3. 1.9 Jumpers 1. 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 clear the Real Time Clock...
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...) jack connects a tape player or other devices. 3. This Mic (pink) jack connects a microphone. In 6-channel mode, the function of this jack becomes Rear Speaker Out. ASUS K8V-XE motherboard 1-19
...) jack connects a tape player or other devices. 3. This Mic (pink) jack connects a microphone. In 6-channel mode, the function of this jack becomes Rear Speaker Out. ASUS K8V-XE motherboard 1-19
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... device (hard disk drive) and the black connector to prevent incorrect insertion when using ribbon cables with pin 5 plug). K8V -XE R PRI_IDE SEC_IDE K8V-XE IDE Connectors NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1. Pin 20 on the... 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 IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE, SEC_IDE) This connector supports the provided UltraATA133 IDE hard disk ribbon cable....
... device (hard disk drive) and the black connector to prevent incorrect insertion when using ribbon cables with pin 5 plug). K8V -XE R PRI_IDE SEC_IDE K8V-XE IDE Connectors NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1. Pin 20 on the... 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 IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE, SEC_IDE) This connector supports the provided UltraATA133 IDE hard disk ribbon cable....
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... (26.64W max.) at +12V. 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 Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan ...connectors! USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC K8V -XE R USB56 K8V-XE USB 2.0 Connectors USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND • The USB 2.0 module is available for connecting next generation USB peripherals such as high resolution cameras...
... (26.64W max.) at +12V. 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 Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan ...connectors! USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC K8V -XE R USB56 K8V-XE USB 2.0 Connectors USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND • The USB 2.0 module is available for connecting next generation USB peripherals such as high resolution cameras...
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... that supports either High Definition Audio or AC `97 audio standard. GAME/MIDI port connector (16-1 pin GAME) This connector is purchased separately . 7. ASUS K8V-XE motherboard MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L 1-25 Connect the USB/GAME module cable to this connector, then install the module to avail of...
... that supports either High Definition Audio or AC `97 audio standard. GAME/MIDI port connector (16-1 pin GAME) This connector is purchased separately . 7. ASUS K8V-XE motherboard MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L 1-25 Connect the USB/GAME module cable to this connector, then install the module to avail of...
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...to Program: Message: Please input File Name! PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH File Name to avoid loading the wrong BIOS file. 5. ASUS K8V-XE motherboard 2-3 Click Start, then select Run. Download the latest BIOS file from the Software folder of the support CD to update...3. AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.01 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. e. Follow these instructions to the floppy disk with the floppy disk containing the new BIOS file and the Award BIOS Flash Utility. d. c. All Rights Reserved For K8T890-8251-K8V-XE-00 DATE: 01/05/...
...to Program: Message: Please input File Name! PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH File Name to avoid loading the wrong BIOS file. 5. ASUS K8V-XE motherboard 2-3 Click Start, then select Run. Download the latest BIOS file from the Software folder of the support CD to update...3. AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.01 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. e. Follow these instructions to the floppy disk with the floppy disk containing the new BIOS file and the Award BIOS Flash Utility. d. c. All Rights Reserved For K8T890-8251-K8V-XE-00 DATE: 01/05/...
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... Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved For K8T890-8251-K8V-XE-00 DATE: 01/05/2006 Flash Type - Message: Please Wait! ASUS K8V-XE motherboard 2-5 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 ...the current BIOS file. AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.01 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. AwardBIOS Flash Utility for the current BIOS file in the Save current BIOS as : Message: 3. All Rights Reserved For K8T890-8251-K8V-XE-00 DATE: 01/05/2006 Flash Type - The...
... Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved For K8T890-8251-K8V-XE-00 DATE: 01/05/2006 Flash Type - Message: Please Wait! ASUS K8V-XE motherboard 2-5 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 ...the current BIOS file. AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.01 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. AwardBIOS Flash Utility for the current BIOS file in the Save current BIOS as : Message: 3. All Rights Reserved For K8T890-8251-K8V-XE-00 DATE: 01/05/2006 Flash Type - The...
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Award BootBlock BIOS v1.0 Copyright (c) 2000, Award Software, Inc. Doing so can cause system boot failure! 4. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to the floppy disk drive. 3. ASUS K8V-XE motherboard 2-7 Recovering the BIOS from a floppy disk To recover the BIOS from it...Fail Detecting floppy drive A media... The utility displays the following...
Award BootBlock BIOS v1.0 Copyright (c) 2000, Award Software, Inc. Doing so can cause system boot failure! 4. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to the floppy disk drive. 3. ASUS K8V-XE motherboard 2-7 Recovering the BIOS from a floppy disk To recover the BIOS from it...Fail Detecting floppy drive A media... The utility displays the following...
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... is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. Update the BIOS directly from an updated BIOS file View the BIOS version information. Place the support CD ... utility allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS K8V-XE motherboard 2-9 The ASUS Update utility is available in the optical drive. Quit all Windows® applications before you to ...
... is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. Update the BIOS directly from an updated BIOS file View the BIOS version information. Place the support CD ... utility allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS K8V-XE motherboard 2-9 The ASUS Update utility is available in the optical drive. Quit all Windows® applications before you to ...
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The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the Open window, then click Open. 4. ... drop-down menu, then click Next. 3. 4. Always update the utility to complete the update process. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. ASUS K8V-XE motherboard 2-11 The ASUS Update main window appears. 2.
The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the Open window, then click Open. 4. ... drop-down menu, then click Next. 3. 4. Always update the utility to complete the update process. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. ASUS K8V-XE motherboard 2-11 The ASUS Update main window appears. 2.