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...this guide ...viii Typography ...ix K8V-XE specifications summary ...x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 1.2 1.3 Welcome! ...1-2 Package contents...1-2 Special features ...1-2 1.3.1 1.3.2 Product highlights ...1-2 Innovative ASUS features ...1-4 1.4 1.5 Before you proceed ...1-5 Motherboard overview...1-6 1.5.1 1.5.2 1.5.3 1.6.1 1.6.2 1.7.1 1.7.2 1.7.3 1.8.1 1.8.2 1.8.3 1.8.5 1.8.6 Motherboard layout ...1-6 Placement direction ...1-7 Screw holes ...1-7 Overview ...1-8 Installling the CPU ...1-9 DIMM sockets location ...1-10 Memory configurations...1-10 Installing a DIMM...
...this guide ...viii Typography ...ix K8V-XE specifications summary ...x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 1.2 1.3 Welcome! ...1-2 Package contents...1-2 Special features ...1-2 1.3.1 1.3.2 Product highlights ...1-2 Innovative ASUS features ...1-4 1.4 1.5 Before you proceed ...1-5 Motherboard overview...1-6 1.5.1 1.5.2 1.5.3 1.6.1 1.6.2 1.7.1 1.7.2 1.7.3 1.8.1 1.8.2 1.8.3 1.8.5 1.8.6 Motherboard layout ...1-6 Placement direction ...1-7 Screw holes ...1-7 Overview ...1-8 Installling the CPU ...1-9 DIMM sockets location ...1-10 Memory configurations...1-10 Installing a DIMM...
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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/... port 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 RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, and JBOD confi...
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/... port 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 RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, and JBOD confi...
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...combines the powers of power computing! T h a n k y o u f o r b u y i n g t h e A S U S ® K 8 V- Supporting up to 3GB 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. 1.1 Welcome! X E m o t h e r b o a r d ! Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it ... items. 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x Floppy disk cable I/O shield User guide 1 x Serial ATA cable kit (SATA / Power) If any of ASUS quality motherboards!
...combines the powers of power computing! T h a n k y o u f o r b u y i n g t h e A S U S ® K 8 V- Supporting up to 3GB 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. 1.1 Welcome! X E m o t h e r b o a r d ! Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it ... items. 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x Floppy disk cable I/O shield User guide 1 x Serial ATA cable kit (SATA / Power) If any of ASUS quality motherboards!
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Installing DDR DIMMs other than 18 chips are populated at the same time. K8V -XE R K8V-XE 184-pin DDR DIMM Sockets 1.7.2 Memory configurations Important notes You may cause memory sizing error or system boot failure. See Qualified Vendors List on 1-11 for DIMM slots setup and ...400MHz to the table on page 1-11. Refer to 333MHz when the three DIMMs are not supported. For optimum compatibility, obtain memory modules from the same vendor. Always install DIMMs with more than the recommended configurations may install 64MB, 128MB, 256MB,...
Installing DDR DIMMs other than 18 chips are populated at the same time. K8V -XE R K8V-XE 184-pin DDR DIMM Sockets 1.7.2 Memory configurations Important notes You may cause memory sizing error or system boot failure. See Qualified Vendors List on 1-11 for DIMM slots setup and ...400MHz to the table on page 1-11. Refer to 333MHz when the three DIMMs are not supported. For optimum compatibility, obtain memory modules from the same vendor. Always install DIMMs with more than the recommended configurations may install 64MB, 128MB, 256MB,...
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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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DDR Qualified Vendor List The following table lists the PC3200 (DDR400) memory modules that have been tested and qualified for use with this motherboard. DDR400 Qualified Vendor List (QVL) Size 256MB 512MB 512MB ...
DDR Qualified Vendor List The following table lists the PC3200 (DDR400) memory modules that have been tested and qualified for use with this motherboard. DDR400 Qualified Vendor List (QVL) Size 256MB 512MB 512MB ...
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Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest DDR 400 Qualified Vendor List for better system performance. DDR400 Qualified Vendor List (QVL) vSize Vendor CENTURY ... 512MB 024MB 512MB V V V Legend: Side(s): SS - Single Sided DS - Obtain DDR DIMMs only from ASUS qualified vendors for this motherboard. ASUS K8V-XE motherboard 1-13 Double Sided A : Supports one module inserted in any slot as Single-channel memory configuration B : Supports one pair of modules inserted in two slot as Single-channel...
Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest DDR 400 Qualified Vendor List for better system performance. DDR400 Qualified Vendor List (QVL) vSize Vendor CENTURY ... 512MB 024MB 512MB V V V Legend: Side(s): SS - Single Sided DS - Obtain DDR DIMMs only from ASUS qualified vendors for this motherboard. ASUS K8V-XE motherboard 1-13 Double Sided A : Supports one module inserted in any slot as Single-channel memory configuration B : Supports one pair of modules inserted in two slot as Single-channel...
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...pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Hold down and reboot the system so BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by the onboard button cell battery. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! Keep the cap ...passwords, is powered by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. ASUS K8V-XE motherboard 1-17 Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 1-2. 3. The RAM data in CMOS. 1.9 Jumpers 1. ...
...pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Hold down and reboot the system so BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by the onboard button cell battery. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! Keep the cap ...passwords, is powered by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. ASUS K8V-XE motherboard 1-17 Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 1-2. 3. The RAM data in CMOS. 1.9 Jumpers 1. ...
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... Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved For K8T890-8251-K8V-XE-00 DATE: 01/05/2006 Flash Type - Type the BIOS file name in the floppy disk and starts flashing the BIOS file. AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.01 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. Press when the ...0110.bin Flashing Complete Press to restart the system. All Rights Reserved For K8T890-8251-K8V-XE-00 DATE: 01/05/2006 Flash Type - 6. PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH File Name to Program: 0110.bin Program Flashing Memory - PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH File Name to Program: 0110.bin Message: Do You ...
... Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved For K8T890-8251-K8V-XE-00 DATE: 01/05/2006 Flash Type - Type the BIOS file name in the floppy disk and starts flashing the BIOS file. AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.01 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. Press when the ...0110.bin Flashing Complete Press to restart the system. All Rights Reserved For K8T890-8251-K8V-XE-00 DATE: 01/05/2006 Flash Type - 6. PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH File Name to Program: 0110.bin Program Flashing Memory - PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH File Name to Program: 0110.bin Message: Do You ...
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Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to enter next page for detail hard drive settings System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A: Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave Secondary IDE Master Secondary IDE Slave HDD SMART Monitoring Installed Memory Usable Memory F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item ... Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Boot Exit 15 : 30 : 36 Sun, Jan 15 2006 [1.44M, 3.5 in.] [ST321122A] [ASUS CDS520/A] [None] [None] [Disabled] 256MB 255MB Select Menu Item Specific Help Press [Enter] to download the latest BIOS informavtion. ASUS K8V-XE motherboard 2-13
Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to enter next page for detail hard drive settings System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A: Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave Secondary IDE Master Secondary IDE Slave HDD SMART Monitoring Installed Memory Usable Memory F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item ... Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Boot Exit 15 : 30 : 36 Sun, Jan 15 2006 [1.44M, 3.5 in.] [ST321122A] [ASUS CDS520/A] [None] [None] [Disabled] 256MB 255MB Select Menu Item Specific Help Press [Enter] to download the latest BIOS informavtion. ASUS K8V-XE motherboard 2-13
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ASUS K8V-XE motherboard 2-15 Main Advanced Power Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Boot Exit 15 : 30 : 36 Sun, Jan 15 2006 [1.44M, 3.5 in ...[ ] Installed Memory 256MB Usable Memory 256MB ↑↓ :Move ENTER:Accept ESC:Abort F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : ... menu screen is a brief description of diskette drive A. System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A: A: Primary IDE Master Legacy Diskette [ST321122A] Primary IDE Slave [ASUS CDS520/A] Disabled ...[ ] Secondary IDE Master [None] ...[ ] Secondary IDE Slave 720K , 3.5 in. [None] 1.44M, 3.5 in...[ ] HDD SMART ...
ASUS K8V-XE motherboard 2-15 Main Advanced Power Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Boot Exit 15 : 30 : 36 Sun, Jan 15 2006 [1.44M, 3.5 in ...[ ] Installed Memory 256MB Usable Memory 256MB ↑↓ :Move ENTER:Accept ESC:Abort F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : ... menu screen is a brief description of diskette drive A. System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A: A: Primary IDE Master Legacy Diskette [ST321122A] Primary IDE Slave [ASUS CDS520/A] Disabled ...[ ] Secondary IDE Master [None] ...[ ] Secondary IDE Slave 720K , 3.5 in. [None] 1.44M, 3.5 in...[ ] HDD SMART ...
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... System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A: Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave Secondary IDE Master Secondary IDE Slave HDD SMART Monitoring Installed Memory Usable Memory F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →←: Select Menu -/+: Change Value Enter: Select Sub-menu F5...of floppy drive installed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [720K , 3.5 in.] [1.44M, 3.5 in.] [2.88M, 3.5 in .] [ST321122A] [ASUS CDS520/A] [None] [None] [Disabled] 256MB 255MB Select Menu Item Specific Help Press [Enter] to enter next page for information on the menu screen ...
... System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A: Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave Secondary IDE Master Secondary IDE Slave HDD SMART Monitoring Installed Memory Usable Memory F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →←: Select Menu -/+: Change Value Enter: Select Sub-menu F5...of floppy drive installed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [720K , 3.5 in.] [1.44M, 3.5 in.] [2.88M, 3.5 in .] [ST321122A] [ASUS CDS520/A] [None] [None] [Disabled] 256MB 255MB Select Menu Item Specific Help Press [Enter] to enter next page for information on the menu screen ...
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...Mode Memclock index value (Mhz) CAS# latency (Tcl) Min RAS# active time(Tras) RAS# to CAS# delay (Trcd) Row precharge Time (Trp) 1T/2T Memory Timing MTRR mapping mode 200 MHz [Auto] 200Mhz 2.5 8T 4T 4T 1T [Continous] F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →←: ... Time (Trp) Shows the Row precharge time.This item is not configurable. This item is not configurable. 1T/2T Memory Timing Shows the memory timing. Configuration options: [Continous] [Discrete] 2-22 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup Advanced Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility DRAM Confi...
...Mode Memclock index value (Mhz) CAS# latency (Tcl) Min RAS# active time(Tras) RAS# to CAS# delay (Trcd) Row precharge Time (Trp) 1T/2T Memory Timing MTRR mapping mode 200 MHz [Auto] 200Mhz 2.5 8T 4T 4T 1T [Continous] F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →←: ... Time (Trp) Shows the Row precharge time.This item is not configurable. This item is not configurable. 1T/2T Memory Timing Shows the memory timing. Configuration options: [Continous] [Discrete] 2-22 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup Advanced Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility DRAM Confi...