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... 2.5.6 Installing an expansion card 2-15 Configuring an expansion card 2-15 Interrupt assignments 2-16 PCI slots 2-17 AGP slot 2-17 WiFi slot 2-18 2.6 Jumpers 2-19 2.7 Connectors 2-21 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors 2-21 2.7.2 Internal connectors 2-22 Chapter 3: Powering up...the first time 3-1 3.2 Powering off the computer 3-2 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function 3-2 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch 3-2 3.3 ASUS POST Reporter 3-3 3.3.1 Vocal POST messages 3-3 3.3.2 Winbond Voice Editor 3-5 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.1.1 Creating a...
... 2.5.6 Installing an expansion card 2-15 Configuring an expansion card 2-15 Interrupt assignments 2-16 PCI slots 2-17 AGP slot 2-17 WiFi slot 2-18 2.6 Jumpers 2-19 2.7 Connectors 2-21 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors 2-21 2.7.2 Internal connectors 2-22 Chapter 3: Powering up...the first time 3-1 3.2 Powering off the computer 3-2 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function 3-2 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch 3-2 3.3 ASUS POST Reporter 3-3 3.3.1 Vocal POST messages 3-3 3.3.2 Winbond Voice Editor 3-5 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.1.1 Creating a...
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... (SRC), professional quality 103-dB output with the net-diagnosing utility, VCT (Virtual Cable Tester), that allows intelligent detection of three ASUS intelligent solutions: Q-Fan, POST Reporter, and CrashFree BIOS2. The controller is equipped with 94-dB SNR, and analog enumeration capability. See...fan speeds according to the system loading to support high performance network applications. 1.3.2 Unique ASUS features ASUS Wi-Fi slot The ASUS Wi-Fi slot is specifically designed for the ASUS WiFi-b™ add-on card bundles the exclusive Software AP (Access Point) to 100 meters...
... (SRC), professional quality 103-dB output with the net-diagnosing utility, VCT (Virtual Cable Tester), that allows intelligent detection of three ASUS intelligent solutions: Q-Fan, POST Reporter, and CrashFree BIOS2. The controller is equipped with 94-dB SNR, and analog enumeration capability. See...fan speeds according to the system loading to support high performance network applications. 1.3.2 Unique ASUS features ASUS Wi-Fi slot The ASUS Wi-Fi slot is specifically designed for the ASUS WiFi-b™ add-on card bundles the exclusive Software AP (Access Point) to 100 meters...
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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 ASUS SK8V motherboard 2-3
... 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 ASUS SK8V motherboard 2-3
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... IRQs are usually available for this motherboard PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 PCI slot 3 PCI slot 4 PCI slot 5 AGP slot Onboard RAID Onboard 1394 Onboard LAN WiFi slot PCI INT A shared - - - shared - - PCI INT D - - - PCI INT C - - shared - - - When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or...
... IRQs are usually available for this motherboard PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 PCI slot 3 PCI slot 4 PCI slot 5 AGP slot Onboard RAID Onboard 1394 Onboard LAN WiFi slot PCI INT A shared - - - shared - - PCI INT D - - - PCI INT C - - shared - - - When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or...
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2.5.6 Wi-Fi slot The Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity) slot will support the ASUS Wi-Fi module. The Wi-Fi slot conforms to the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) 802.11b/g standard for product updates. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for wireless devices operating in the 2.4 GHz frequency band. ® SK8V WIFI SK8V WIRELESS Connectors ASUS WiFi-b™ Setup • The PCI 5 slot and the Wi-Fi slot can not be used at the same time. • The ASUS Wi-Fi module is purchased separately. 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information
2.5.6 Wi-Fi slot The Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity) slot will support the ASUS Wi-Fi module. The Wi-Fi slot conforms to the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) 802.11b/g standard for product updates. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for wireless devices operating in the 2.4 GHz frequency band. ® SK8V WIFI SK8V WIRELESS Connectors ASUS WiFi-b™ Setup • The PCI 5 slot and the Wi-Fi slot can not be used at the same time. • The ASUS Wi-Fi module is purchased separately. 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information
SK8V User Manual
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Safeguards Contents 2.5.3 2.5.4 2.5.5 2.5.6 Interrupt assignments 2-16 PCI slots 2-17 AGP slot 2-17 WiFi slot 2-18 2.6 Jumpers 2-19 2.7 Connectors 2-21 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors 2-21 2.7.2 Internal connectors 2-22 Chapter 3: Powering up 3.1... floppy disk 4-1 4.1.2 Using AFUDOS to update the BIOS 4-2 4.1.3 Using AFUDOS to copy BIOS from PC 4-3 4.1.4 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS 4-4 4.1.5 Recovering the BIOS with CrashFree BIOS 2 ....... 4-5 4.1.6 ASUS Update 4-7 4.2 BIOS Setup program 4-9 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 4-10 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-10 4.2.3 Navigation keys 4-10 ...
Safeguards Contents 2.5.3 2.5.4 2.5.5 2.5.6 Interrupt assignments 2-16 PCI slots 2-17 AGP slot 2-17 WiFi slot 2-18 2.6 Jumpers 2-19 2.7 Connectors 2-21 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors 2-21 2.7.2 Internal connectors 2-22 Chapter 3: Powering up 3.1... floppy disk 4-1 4.1.2 Using AFUDOS to update the BIOS 4-2 4.1.3 Using AFUDOS to copy BIOS from PC 4-3 4.1.4 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS 4-4 4.1.5 Recovering the BIOS with CrashFree BIOS 2 ....... 4-5 4.1.6 ASUS Update 4-7 4.2 BIOS Setup program 4-9 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 4-10 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-10 4.2.3 Navigation keys 4-10 ...
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SK8V specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion slots Storage Audio LAN Overclocking Features Special features Socket 940 for AMD Athlon™ 64 FX and ... Recall ASUS EZ Flash ASUS MyLogo2 ASUS Instant Music Multi-language BIOS (continued on the next page) xi RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 0+1 configurations ADI AD1985 SoundMax 6-channel audio CODEC support for up to 8GB memory that supports registered ECC and non-ECC PC3200/PC2700/ PC2100/PC1600 DDR DIMMs 1 x AGP 8X/4X 5 x PCI 1 x WiFi slot...
SK8V specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion slots Storage Audio LAN Overclocking Features Special features Socket 940 for AMD Athlon™ 64 FX and ... Recall ASUS EZ Flash ASUS MyLogo2 ASUS Instant Music Multi-language BIOS (continued on the next page) xi RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 0+1 configurations ADI AD1985 SoundMax 6-channel audio CODEC support for up to 8GB memory that supports registered ECC and non-ECC PC3200/PC2700/ PC2100/PC1600 DDR DIMMs 1 x AGP 8X/4X 5 x PCI 1 x WiFi slot...
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... single-chip solution for LAN on card bundles the exclusive Software AP (Access Point) to save the extra cost of a standalone AP. The ASUS WiFi-b™ add-on Motherboard (LOM) applications. The SoundMAX® 4 XL software features the AudioESP™ (Audio Enumeration and Sensing Process) that... Transceiver solution to support high performance network applications. See page 5-27. 1.3.2 Unique ASUS features ASUS Wi-Fi slot The ASUS Wi-Fi slot is based on the 802.11b/g wireless standard that is specifically designed for the ASUS WiFi-b™ add-on card to set up to 100 meters.
... single-chip solution for LAN on card bundles the exclusive Software AP (Access Point) to save the extra cost of a standalone AP. The ASUS WiFi-b™ add-on Motherboard (LOM) applications. The SoundMAX® 4 XL software features the AudioESP™ (Audio Enumeration and Sensing Process) that... Transceiver solution to support high performance network applications. See page 5-27. 1.3.2 Unique ASUS features ASUS Wi-Fi slot The ASUS Wi-Fi slot is based on the 802.11b/g wireless standard that is specifically designed for the ASUS WiFi-b™ add-on card to set up to 100 meters.
SK8V User Manual
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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 ASUS SK8V motherboard 2-3
... 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 ASUS SK8V motherboard 2-3
SK8V User Manual
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AGP slot 3. WiFi slot 4. DDR DIMM slots Jumpers 1. USB Device Wake-up (3-pin USBPWR12, USBPWR34) Internal Connectors 1. RAID ATA connector (40-1 pin PRI_RAID) 5. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, ...
AGP slot 3. WiFi slot 4. DDR DIMM slots Jumpers 1. USB Device Wake-up (3-pin USBPWR12, USBPWR34) Internal Connectors 1. RAID ATA connector (40-1 pin PRI_RAID) 5. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, ...
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... IRQs are usually available for this motherboard PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 PCI slot 3 PCI slot 4 PCI slot 5 AGP slot Onboard RAID Onboard 1394 Onboard LAN WiFi slot PCI INT A shared - - -
... IRQs are usually available for this motherboard PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 PCI slot 3 PCI slot 4 PCI slot 5 AGP slot Onboard RAID Onboard 1394 Onboard LAN WiFi slot PCI INT A shared - - -
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Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for wireless devices operating in the 2.4 GHz frequency band. ® SK8V WIFI SK8V WIRELESS Connectors ASUS WiFi-b™ Setup • The PCI 5 slot and the Wi-Fi slot can not be used at the same time. • The WiFi module is purchased separately. 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.5.6 WiFi slot The WiFi (Wireless Fidelity) slot will support the ASUS Wi-Fi module when available. The Wi-Fi slot conforms to the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) 802.11b/g standard for product updates.
Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for wireless devices operating in the 2.4 GHz frequency band. ® SK8V WIFI SK8V WIRELESS Connectors ASUS WiFi-b™ Setup • The PCI 5 slot and the Wi-Fi slot can not be used at the same time. • The WiFi module is purchased separately. 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.5.6 WiFi slot The WiFi (Wireless Fidelity) slot will support the ASUS Wi-Fi module when available. The Wi-Fi slot conforms to the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) 802.11b/g standard for product updates.