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Chapter summary 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 ASUS SK8V motherboard
Chapter summary 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 ASUS SK8V motherboard
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... and latest technologies making it , check the items in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. ASUS SK8V motherboard ASUS support CD 2 x SATA cable 1 x 4 port USB module w/ cable 1 x Single port 1394 module 1 x S/PDIF out module 2 x 80-...conductor ribbon cable for UltraDMA/66/100/133 IDE drives 1 x 40-conductor IDE cable 1 x Ribbon cable for buying the ASUS® SK8V motherboard! Before you ahead in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. Thank you for a 3.5-inch ...
... and latest technologies making it , check the items in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. ASUS SK8V motherboard ASUS support CD 2 x SATA cable 1 x 4 port USB module w/ cable 1 x Single port 1394 module 1 x S/PDIF out module 2 x 80-...conductor ribbon cable for UltraDMA/66/100/133 IDE drives 1 x 40-conductor IDE cable 1 x Ribbon cable for buying the ASUS® SK8V motherboard! Before you ahead in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. Thank you for a 3.5-inch ...
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...allows up to 2.12 GB/s. The higher bandwidth of USB 2.0 allows connection of peripherals and devices compliant to IEEE 1394a standards. ASUS SK8V motherboard 1-3 AGP 8X support AGP 8X (AGP 3.0) is backward compatible with digital connectivity to powerful speaker systems. IEEE 1394 support ... and flexible PC connectivity to a wide range of devices such as camcorders, VCRs, printers,TVs, and digital cameras. S/PDIF out The SK8V's S/PDIF out function turns your computer into a high-end entertainment system with USB 1.1. USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the new Universal...
...allows up to 2.12 GB/s. The higher bandwidth of USB 2.0 allows connection of peripherals and devices compliant to IEEE 1394a standards. ASUS SK8V motherboard 1-3 AGP 8X support AGP 8X (AGP 3.0) is backward compatible with digital connectivity to powerful speaker systems. IEEE 1394 support ... and flexible PC connectivity to a wide range of devices such as camcorders, VCRs, printers,TVs, and digital cameras. S/PDIF out The SK8V's S/PDIF out function turns your computer into a high-end entertainment system with USB 1.1. USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the new Universal...
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.... See pages 4-37, 5-7. ASUS SK8V motherboard 1-5 CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you to overclocking. feature of boot errors, if any. When the system hangs due to use a DOS-based utility or boot from the ASUS support CD in the SK8V motherboard allows you to open the...and add style to buy a replacement ROM chip. eliminates the need to your system with customizable boot logos. ASUS POST Reporter SK8V Deluxe offers a new exciting feature called the ASUS POST Reporter to provide friendly voice messages and alerts during the PowerOn Self-Tests (POST). C.P.R. (CPU Parameter ...
.... See pages 4-37, 5-7. ASUS SK8V motherboard 1-5 CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you to overclocking. feature of boot errors, if any. When the system hangs due to use a DOS-based utility or boot from the ASUS support CD in the SK8V motherboard allows you to open the...and add style to buy a replacement ROM chip. eliminates the need to your system with customizable boot logos. ASUS POST Reporter SK8V Deluxe offers a new exciting feature called the ASUS POST Reporter to provide friendly voice messages and alerts during the PowerOn Self-Tests (POST). C.P.R. (CPU Parameter ...
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Chapter summary 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-6 2.4 System memory 2-11 2.5 Expansion slots 2-15 2.6 Jumpers 2-19 2.7 Connectors 2-21 ASUS SK8V motherboard
Chapter summary 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-6 2.4 System memory 2-11 2.5 Expansion slots 2-15 2.6 Jumpers 2-19 2.7 Connectors 2-21 ASUS SK8V motherboard
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2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. ® SK8V SK8V Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS SK8V motherboard 2-1 Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. 5. Unplug the power cord from the power supply. When lit, the green LED indicates that the ...
2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. ® SK8V SK8V Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS SK8V motherboard 2-1 Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. 5. Unplug the power cord from the power supply. When lit, the green LED indicates that the ...
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... SPDIF_OUT CD Audio Codec AUX FP_AUDIO FLOPPY PCI1 PCI2 PCI3 CLRTC CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power VIA VT8237 SATA2 PRI_RAID SATA1 SATA_RAID1 SATA_RAID2 ASUS AS018 Deluxe RAID Promise PDC20378 PCI4 SK8V PCI5 USBPWR56 USBPWR78 USB78 USB56 WIFI COM2 Super 4Mbit I/O BIOS CHASSIS SB_PWR GAME PANEL SEC_IDE 30.5cm (12.0in) CHA_FAN...
... SPDIF_OUT CD Audio Codec AUX FP_AUDIO FLOPPY PCI1 PCI2 PCI3 CLRTC CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power VIA VT8237 SATA2 PRI_RAID SATA1 SATA_RAID1 SATA_RAID2 ASUS AS018 Deluxe RAID Promise PDC20378 PCI4 SK8V PCI5 USBPWR56 USBPWR78 USB78 USB56 WIFI COM2 Super 4Mbit I/O BIOS CHASSIS SB_PWR GAME PANEL SEC_IDE 30.5cm (12.0in) CHA_FAN...
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... Disk Activity LED (Red 2-pin IDE_LED) p. 2-22 p. 2-22 p. 2-23 p. 2-23 p. 2-24 p. 2-25 p. 2-25 p. 2-25 p. 2-25 p. 2-26 p. 2-26 p. 2-27 p. 2-28 p. 2-28 p. 2-28 p. 2-29 p. 2-29 p. 2-30 p. 2-30 ASUS SK8V motherboard 2-5 ATA 12V power connector (4-pin ATX12V) 12. CPU fan connector (3-pin CPU_FAN) 7. ATX power connector (20-pin ATXPWR) 11. AUX connector (4-pin AUX) 15...
... Disk Activity LED (Red 2-pin IDE_LED) p. 2-22 p. 2-22 p. 2-23 p. 2-23 p. 2-24 p. 2-25 p. 2-25 p. 2-25 p. 2-25 p. 2-26 p. 2-26 p. 2-27 p. 2-28 p. 2-28 p. 2-28 p. 2-29 p. 2-29 p. 2-30 p. 2-30 ASUS SK8V motherboard 2-5 ATA 12V power connector (4-pin ATX12V) 12. CPU fan connector (3-pin CPU_FAN) 7. ATX power connector (20-pin ATXPWR) 11. AUX connector (4-pin AUX) 15...
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... socket corner with a small triangle. 4. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket until it up to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! ASUS SK8V motherboard 2-7 Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it fits in place. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket to 90°...
... socket corner with a small triangle. 4. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket until it up to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! ASUS SK8V motherboard 2-7 Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it fits in place. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket to 90°...
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... the retention bracket to the retention module base. Attach one end of the retention bracket (near the retention bracket lock) to the retention module base. 3. ASUS SK8V motherboard 2-9 Your boxed CPU heatsink and fan assembly should come with installation instructions for the CPU, heatsink, and the retention mechanism. If the instructions in...
... the retention bracket to the retention module base. Attach one end of the retention bracket (near the retention bracket lock) to the retention module base. 3. ASUS SK8V motherboard 2-9 Your boxed CPU heatsink and fan assembly should come with installation instructions for the CPU, heatsink, and the retention mechanism. If the instructions in...
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... modules from the same vendor. 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 104 Pins ® 80 Pins SK8V SK8V 184-Pin DDR DIMM Sockets 2.4.2 Memory configurations You may cause memory sizing error or system boot failure. Use any of the recommended configurations in this... than the recommended configurations may install 64MB, 128MB, 256MB, 512MB, and 1GB registered DDR DIMMs into the DIMM sockets using the memory configurations in Table 1. 2. ASUS SK8V motherboard 2-11 See list of the sockets.
... modules from the same vendor. 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 104 Pins ® 80 Pins SK8V SK8V 184-Pin DDR DIMM Sockets 2.4.2 Memory configurations You may cause memory sizing error or system boot failure. Use any of the recommended configurations in this... than the recommended configurations may install 64MB, 128MB, 256MB, 512MB, and 1GB registered DDR DIMMs into the DIMM sockets using the memory configurations in Table 1. 2. ASUS SK8V motherboard 2-11 See list of the sockets.
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... pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. supports one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration . Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for better system performance. DDR DIMM NOTCH Unlocked Retaining Clip A DDR DIMM is properly seated. Locked Retaining Clip ASUS SK8V motherboard 2-13 Align a DIMM on the socket such that it fits in a Single-channel...
... pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. supports one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration . Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for better system performance. DDR DIMM NOTCH Unlocked Retaining Clip A DDR DIMM is properly seated. Locked Retaining Clip ASUS SK8V motherboard 2-13 Align a DIMM on the socket such that it fits in a Single-channel...
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... adjusting the software settings. 1. Assign an IRQ to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Install the software drivers for later use . ASUS SK8V motherboard 2-15 Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Secure the card to the...
... adjusting the software settings. 1. Assign an IRQ to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Install the software drivers for later use . ASUS SK8V motherboard 2-15 Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Secure the card to the...
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...2.5.4 PCI slots The PCI slots support PCI cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with +1.5V specification. ASUS SK8V motherboard 2-17 Note the notches on the card golden fingers to ensure that they fit the AGP slot on a PCI slot. 2.5.5 AGP slot The Accelerated ...supports AGP8X/4X cards. Install only 1.5V AGP cards on this motherboard! 3.3V AGP cards are not supported in this motherboard. ® Keyed for 1.5v SK8V SK8V Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) If installing the ATi 9500 or 9700 Pro Series VGA cards, use only the card version PN xxx-xxxxx-30 or...
...2.5.4 PCI slots The PCI slots support PCI cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with +1.5V specification. ASUS SK8V motherboard 2-17 Note the notches on the card golden fingers to ensure that they fit the AGP slot on a PCI slot. 2.5.5 AGP slot The Accelerated ...supports AGP8X/4X cards. Install only 1.5V AGP cards on this motherboard! 3.3V AGP cards are not supported in this motherboard. ® Keyed for 1.5v SK8V SK8V Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) If installing the ATi 9500 or 9700 Pro Series VGA cards, use only the card version PN xxx-xxxxx-30 or...
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... onboard button cell battery. Move the jumper from pins 1-2 (default) to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in data. ® SK8V SK8V Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 2 1 Normal (Default) 3 2 Clear CMOS ASUS SK8V motherboard 2-19 Keep the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the cap back to pins 1-2. 4. Remove the onboard...
... onboard button cell battery. Move the jumper from pins 1-2 (default) to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in data. ® SK8V SK8V Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 2 1 Normal (Default) 3 2 Clear CMOS ASUS SK8V motherboard 2-19 Keep the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the cap back to pins 1-2. 4. Remove the onboard...
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.../ 2-channel Line In Line Out Mic In 4-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out 6-channel Bass/Center Front Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out ASUS SK8V motherboard 2-21 This Line In (light blue) jack connects a tape player or other devices. 3. In 4-channel and 6-channel mode, the function of the Line Out...
.../ 2-channel Line In Line Out Mic In 4-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out 6-channel Bass/Center Front Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out ASUS SK8V motherboard 2-21 This Line In (light blue) jack connects a tape player or other devices. 3. In 4-channel and 6-channel mode, the function of the Line Out...
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SK8V SK8V Floppy Disk Drive Connector 3. ASUS SK8V motherboard 2-23 PIN 1 FLOPPY NOTE: Orient the colored stripe on the RAID feature: • By default, the drive that you connect to the PRI_RAID connector ... floppy drive. (Pin 5 is removed to PIN 1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) This connector supports the provided floppy drive ribbon cable. PRI_RAID PIN 1 SK8V SK8V PRI_RAID Connectors NOTE: Orient the colored stripe (usually zigzag) on the IDE ribbon cable to support additional IDE devices. ® ® 2.
SK8V SK8V Floppy Disk Drive Connector 3. ASUS SK8V motherboard 2-23 PIN 1 FLOPPY NOTE: Orient the colored stripe on the RAID feature: • By default, the drive that you connect to the PRI_RAID connector ... floppy drive. (Pin 5 is removed to PIN 1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) This connector supports the provided floppy drive ribbon cable. PRI_RAID PIN 1 SK8V SK8V PRI_RAID Connectors NOTE: Orient the colored stripe (usually zigzag) on the IDE ribbon cable to support additional IDE devices. ® ® 2.
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...each cable matches the ground pin of sufficient air flow within the system may damage the motherboard components. CPU_FAN PWR_FAN GND +12V Rotation SK8V SK8V 12-Volt Fan Connectors CHA_FAN GND +12V Rotation 6. Do not forget to connect the fan cables to this connector then install the bracket... into a slot opening at the back of 1A~2.22A (26.64W max.) at +12V. Lack of the connector. ASUS SK8V motherboard 2-25 Serial Port 2 connector (10-1 pin COM2) This connector accomodates a serial port using a serial port bracket. Connect the fan cables ...
...each cable matches the ground pin of sufficient air flow within the system may damage the motherboard components. CPU_FAN PWR_FAN GND +12V Rotation SK8V SK8V 12-Volt Fan Connectors CHA_FAN GND +12V Rotation 6. Do not forget to connect the fan cables to this connector then install the bracket... into a slot opening at the back of 1A~2.22A (26.64W max.) at +12V. Lack of the connector. ASUS SK8V motherboard 2-25 Serial Port 2 connector (10-1 pin COM2) This connector accomodates a serial port using a serial port bracket. Connect the fan cables ...
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The USB header complies with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to any of high-speed peripherals. ASUS SK8V motherboard 2-27 This speed advantage over the conventional 12 Mbps on the rear panel are inadequate, a USB header is available for additional USB ports....USB connectors. You must install the driver before you can use the USB 2.0 capability. ® USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC SK8V SK8V USB 2.0 Header USB78 1 USB56 1 USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND NEVER connect a 1394 cable to 480 Mbps connection speed. Doing so ...
The USB header complies with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to any of high-speed peripherals. ASUS SK8V motherboard 2-27 This speed advantage over the conventional 12 Mbps on the rear panel are inadequate, a USB header is available for additional USB ports....USB connectors. You must install the driver before you can use the USB 2.0 capability. ® USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC SK8V SK8V USB 2.0 Header USB78 1 USB56 1 USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND NEVER connect a 1394 cable to 480 Mbps connection speed. Doing so ...
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Remove the caps only when you are shorted with jumper caps. SPDIF_OUT SK8V SK8V Digital Audio Connector ASUS SK8V motherboard 2-29 Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin FP_AUDIO) This is for the front panel audio cable that allow digital sound output. ...are connecting the front panel audio cable. ® ® +5V SPDIFOUT GND FP_AUDIO BLINE_OUT_L Line out_L NC BLINE_OUT_R Line out_R +5VA MICPWR SK8V AGND MIC2 SK8V Front Panel Audio Connector 12. Digital Audio connector (6-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is an interface for the S/PDIF audio module to allow ...
Remove the caps only when you are shorted with jumper caps. SPDIF_OUT SK8V SK8V Digital Audio Connector ASUS SK8V motherboard 2-29 Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin FP_AUDIO) This is for the front panel audio cable that allow digital sound output. ...are connecting the front panel audio cable. ® ® +5V SPDIFOUT GND FP_AUDIO BLINE_OUT_L Line out_L NC BLINE_OUT_R Line out_R +5VA MICPWR SK8V AGND MIC2 SK8V Front Panel Audio Connector 12. Digital Audio connector (6-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is an interface for the S/PDIF audio module to allow ...
