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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 ...ASUS JumperFree ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) Adjustable CPU Frequency Multiple ASUS AI Audio ASUS AI NET ASUS AI BIOS ASUS POST Reporter ASUS CrashFree BIOS2 ASUS Q-Fan ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter 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...
SK8V specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion slots Storage Audio LAN Overclocking Features Special features Socket 940 for AMD Athlon™ 64 FX ...ASUS JumperFree ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) Adjustable CPU Frequency Multiple ASUS AI Audio ASUS AI NET ASUS AI BIOS ASUS POST Reporter ASUS CrashFree BIOS2 ASUS Q-Fan ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter 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...
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... back to pins 2-3. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. Load the BIOS default settings or key-in data. ® SK8V SK8V Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 2 1 Normal (Default) 3 2 Clear CMOS ASUS SK8V motherboard 2-19 You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by the onboard button cell battery. Remove...
... back to pins 2-3. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. Load the BIOS default settings or key-in data. ® SK8V SK8V Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 2 1 Normal (Default) 3 2 Clear CMOS ASUS SK8V motherboard 2-19 You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by the onboard button cell battery. Remove...
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... Technology. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.3.6 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. AMI BIOS Version : 08.00.08 Build Date : 08/04/03 ID : K8V__031 System Memory Size : 256MB Select Screen Select Item +- Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Disabled] Enables or disables 32...
... Technology. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.3.6 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. AMI BIOS Version : 08.00.08 Build Date : 08/04/03 ID : K8V__031 System Memory Size : 256MB Select Screen Select Item +- Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Disabled] Enables or disables 32...
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... Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit 4.4.1 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information auto-detected by BIOS. HyperTransport (HT) Configuration Memory Configuration AMD PowerNow Configuration Processor Type : AMD Athlon(tm) 64 FX-51 Processor Speed : 2400MHz Select Screen Select Item +- CPU...Configure CPU. Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to malfunction. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit ASUS SK8V motherboard 4-15 4.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices.
... Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit 4.4.1 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information auto-detected by BIOS. HyperTransport (HT) Configuration Memory Configuration AMD PowerNow Configuration Processor Type : AMD Athlon(tm) 64 FX-51 Processor Speed : 2400MHz Select Screen Select Item +- CPU...Configure CPU. Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to malfunction. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit ASUS SK8V motherboard 4-15 4.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices.
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...] [2 CLK] [3 CLK] TRWT [Auto] This item sets the TRWT. Configuration options: [Auto] [2 CLK] [3 CLK] [4 CLK] [5 CLK] [6 CLK] 4-18 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup Configuration options: [Auto] [7 CLK] [8 CLK] [9 CLK] [10 CLK] [11 CLK] [12 CLK] [13 CLK] TRFC [Auto] This item sets the TRFC. Configuration options...CLK] [13 CLK] [14 CLK] [15 CLK] TRCD [Auto] This item sets the TRCD. Bank Interleaving [ Auto] This item sets whether to allow memory accesses to be spread out over BANKS on the same node or across nodes, decreasing access contention. Configuration options: [Auto] [2 CLK] [3 CLK] [4 ...
...] [2 CLK] [3 CLK] TRWT [Auto] This item sets the TRWT. Configuration options: [Auto] [2 CLK] [3 CLK] [4 CLK] [5 CLK] [6 CLK] 4-18 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup Configuration options: [Auto] [7 CLK] [8 CLK] [9 CLK] [10 CLK] [11 CLK] [12 CLK] [13 CLK] TRFC [Auto] This item sets the TRFC. Configuration options...CLK] [13 CLK] [14 CLK] [15 CLK] TRCD [Auto] This item sets the TRCD. Bank Interleaving [ Auto] This item sets whether to allow memory accesses to be spread out over BANKS on the same node or across nodes, decreasing access contention. Configuration options: [Auto] [2 CLK] [3 CLK] [4 ...
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... so later reads are correct. TRAS [7 CLK] This item displays the TRAS clock setting. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Memory CLK [ 266MHz] This item displays the memory clock speed setting. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ECC Chip Kill [Disabled] This item enables or disables the ECC chip kill feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [40ns] [... displays the CAS Latency setting. TRCD [ 3 CLK] This item displays the TRCD clock setting. TRP [ 3 CLK] This item displays the TRP clock setting. 4-20 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup Doing this while the memory is on.
... so later reads are correct. TRAS [7 CLK] This item displays the TRAS clock setting. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Memory CLK [ 266MHz] This item displays the memory clock speed setting. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ECC Chip Kill [Disabled] This item enables or disables the ECC chip kill feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [40ns] [... displays the CAS Latency setting. TRCD [ 3 CLK] This item displays the TRCD clock setting. TRP [ 3 CLK] This item displays the TRP clock setting. 4-20 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup Doing this while the memory is on.
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...either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for an IRQ. Configuration options: [32] [64] [96] [128] [160] [192] [224] [248] Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA [Yes] When set to [Yes], BIOS assigns an IRQ to PCI VGA card if the card ...PCI/PnP settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in the system. When set to [No], BIOS configures all the devices in the sections below may cause the system to malfunction. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS SK8V motherboard 4-27 When set to [Enabled], the pallete snooping feature informs the PCI devices that...
...either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for an IRQ. Configuration options: [32] [64] [96] [128] [160] [192] [224] [248] Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA [Yes] When set to [Yes], BIOS assigns an IRQ to PCI VGA card if the card ...PCI/PnP settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in the system. When set to [No], BIOS configures all the devices in the sections below may cause the system to malfunction. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS SK8V motherboard 4-27 When set to [Enabled], the pallete snooping feature informs the PCI devices that...
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... PDC20378 RAID controller - 1 x ATA133 - 2 x SATA connectors - SK8V specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion slots Storage Audio LAN Overclocking Features Special features Socket 940 for AMD...Memory, VCore, AGP and VLink voltage SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) from 200 MHz up to 300 MHz at 1 MHz increments Adjustable FSB/DDR ratio ASUS JumperFree ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS AI Audio ASUS AI NET ASUS AI BIOS ASUS POST Reporter ASUS CrashFree BIOS2 ASUS Q-Fan ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall ASUS EZ Flash ASUS MyLogo2 ASUS Instant Music Multi-language BIOS...
... PDC20378 RAID controller - 1 x ATA133 - 2 x SATA connectors - SK8V specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion slots Storage Audio LAN Overclocking Features Special features Socket 940 for AMD...Memory, VCore, AGP and VLink voltage SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) from 200 MHz up to 300 MHz at 1 MHz increments Adjustable FSB/DDR ratio ASUS JumperFree ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS AI Audio ASUS AI NET ASUS AI BIOS ASUS POST Reporter ASUS CrashFree BIOS2 ASUS Q-Fan ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall ASUS EZ Flash ASUS MyLogo2 ASUS Instant Music Multi-language BIOS...
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...Clear CMOS ASUS SK8V motherboard 2-19 The RAM data in CMOS. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Move the jumper from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 1-2. 4. 2.6 Jumpers 1. You can clear the CMOS memory of date..., time, and system setup parameters by the onboard button cell battery. Replace the battery. 5. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, ...
...Clear CMOS ASUS SK8V motherboard 2-19 The RAM data in CMOS. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Move the jumper from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 1-2. 4. 2.6 Jumpers 1. You can clear the CMOS memory of date..., time, and system setup parameters by the onboard button cell battery. Replace the battery. 5. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, ...
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...the CPU socket. • Check the CPU if properly installed. • Call ASUS technical support for assistance. See the "ASUS contact information" on page x. • Install 184-pin unbuffered PC3200/2700/2100 ...menu." 3-2 Chapter 3: Powering up POST Message No CPU installed System failed CPU test System failed memory test System failed VGA test System failed due to CPU over-clocking Action • Install an...your DIMMs are customizable using the Winbond Voice Editor software that your CPU settings in BIOS and make sure you of the problem. This feature gives you vocal POST messages...
...the CPU socket. • Check the CPU if properly installed. • Call ASUS technical support for assistance. See the "ASUS contact information" on page x. • Install 184-pin unbuffered PC3200/2700/2100 ...menu." 3-2 Chapter 3: Powering up POST Message No CPU installed System failed CPU test System failed memory test System failed VGA test System failed due to CPU over-clocking Action • Install an...your DIMMs are customizable using the Winbond Voice Editor software that your CPU settings in BIOS and make sure you of the problem. This feature gives you vocal POST messages...
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... disables 32-bit data transfer. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit AMI BIOS This item displays the auto-detected BIOS information. System Memory This item displays the auto-detected system memory. 4-14 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. The items in this menu...
... disables 32-bit data transfer. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit AMI BIOS This item displays the auto-detected BIOS information. System Memory This item displays the auto-detected system memory. 4-14 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. The items in this menu...
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... 4.4.1 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information auto-detected by BIOS. Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. HyperTransport (HT) Configuration Memory Configuration AMD PowerNow Configuration Processor Type : AMD Athlon(tm) 64 FX-51 Processor Speed : 2400MHz... Onboard Devices Configuration PCI PnP JumperFree Configuration Speech Configuration Instant Music Configuration Configure CPU. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit ASUS SK8V motherboard 4-15
... 4.4.1 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information auto-detected by BIOS. Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. HyperTransport (HT) Configuration Memory Configuration AMD PowerNow Configuration Processor Type : AMD Athlon(tm) 64 FX-51 Processor Speed : 2400MHz... Onboard Devices Configuration PCI PnP JumperFree Configuration Speech Configuration Instant Music Configuration Configure CPU. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit ASUS SK8V motherboard 4-15
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... CLK] [3 CLK] [4 CLK] [5 CLK] [6 CLK] TWR [Auto] This item sets the TWR. Configuration options: [Auto] [2 CLK] [3 CLK] [4 CLK] [5 CLK] [6 CLK] 4-18 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] CAS Latency (CL) [Auto] This item sets the CAS Latency. Configuration options: [Auto] [2 CLK] [3 CLK] TRWT [Auto] This item sets ... CLK] [2 CLK] [3 CLK] [4 CLK] [5 CLK] [6 CLK] TRAS [Auto] This item sets the TRAS. Bank Interleaving [ Auto] This item sets whether to allow memory accesses to be spread out over BANKS on the same node or across nodes, decreasing access contention.
... CLK] [3 CLK] [4 CLK] [5 CLK] [6 CLK] TWR [Auto] This item sets the TWR. Configuration options: [Auto] [2 CLK] [3 CLK] [4 CLK] [5 CLK] [6 CLK] 4-18 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] CAS Latency (CL) [Auto] This item sets the CAS Latency. Configuration options: [Auto] [2 CLK] [3 CLK] TRWT [Auto] This item sets ... CLK] [2 CLK] [3 CLK] [4 CLK] [5 CLK] [6 CLK] TRAS [Auto] This item sets the TRAS. Bank Interleaving [ Auto] This item sets whether to allow memory accesses to be spread out over BANKS on the same node or across nodes, decreasing access contention.
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... [Disabled] This item disables or set the DRAM scrubbing functionality that corrects and rewrites memory errors so later reads are correct. Doing this while the memory is on. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Memory CLK [ 266MHz] This item displays the memory clock speed setting. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ECC Chip Kill [Disabled] ...used improves performance. TRAS [7 CLK] This item displays the TRAS clock setting. TRP [ 3 CLK] This item displays the TRP clock setting. 4-20 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup TRCD [ 3 CLK] This item displays the TRCD clock setting.
... [Disabled] This item disables or set the DRAM scrubbing functionality that corrects and rewrites memory errors so later reads are correct. Doing this while the memory is on. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Memory CLK [ 266MHz] This item displays the memory clock speed setting. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ECC Chip Kill [Disabled] ...used improves performance. TRAS [7 CLK] This item displays the TRAS clock setting. TRP [ 3 CLK] This item displays the TRP clock setting. 4-20 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup TRCD [ 3 CLK] This item displays the TRCD clock setting.
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...No], BIOS does not assign an IRQ to [Enabled], the pallete snooping feature informs the PCI devices that an ISA graphics device is installed in the system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS SK8V motherboard ... [Available] [Available] [Available] [Available] [Available] [Available] [Available] [Available] [Available] NO: Lets the bIOS configure all the devices in the system so that the latter can function correctly. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save ... ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for the PCI device latency timer register. Select Screen Select Item +-
...No], BIOS does not assign an IRQ to [Enabled], the pallete snooping feature informs the PCI devices that an ISA graphics device is installed in the system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS SK8V motherboard ... [Available] [Available] [Available] [Available] [Available] [Available] [Available] [Available] [Available] NO: Lets the bIOS configure all the devices in the system so that the latter can function correctly. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save ... ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for the PCI device latency timer register. Select Screen Select Item +-