Asus k8vse User's Guide

MotherboardK8V-X SEUser Guide

xK8V-X SE specifications summary* Specifications are subject to change without notice.Internal I/OBIOS featuresIndustry standardManageabilityPower Req

Chapter 1This chapter describes the features of themotherboard. It includes brief descriptions of themotherboard components, and illustrations of the

1-2Chapter 1: Product introduction1.1 Welcome!Thank you for buying the ASUS® K8V-X SE motherboard!The motherboard delivers a host of new features and

ASUS K8V-X SE motherboard1-31.3 Special features1.3.1 Product HighlightsLatest processor technologyThe motherboard supports the AMD Athlon™ 64 and AMD

1-4Chapter 1: Product introduction1.3.2 Unique ASUS featuresCrashFree BIOS 2This feature allows you to restore the original BIOS data from the ASUS su

ASUS K8V-X SE motherboard1-51.4 Before you proceedTake note of the following precautions before you install motherboard componentsor change any mother

1-6Chapter 1: Product introduction1.5 Motherboard overview1.5.1 Motherboard layoutPCI1PANELK8V-X SERCR2032 3VLithium CellCMOS PowerCD AUXSuperI/O4MBIO

ASUS K8V-X SE motherboard1-7K8V-X SE®Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so may damage the motherboard.1.5.2 Placement directionWhen installing the m

1-8Chapter 1: Product introduction1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU)1.6.1 OverviewThe motherboard comes with a surface mount 754-pin Zero Insertion For

ASUS K8V-X SE motherboard1-91.6.2 Installing the CPUFollow these steps to install a CPU.1. Locate the 754-pin ZIF socket on the motherboard.3. Positio

iiChecklistCopyright © 2005 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may

1-10Chapter 1: Product introduction1.7 System memory1.7.1 DIMM sockets locationThe following figure illustrates the location of the DDR DIMM sockets.1

ASUS K8V-X SE motherboard1-11256MB KINGSTON KVR400X64C3A/256 Hynix SS HY5DU56822BT-D43 • •512MB KINGSTON KVR400X64C3A/512 Hynix DS HY5DU56822BT-D43 •

1-12Chapter 1: Product introductionVisit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest DDR 400 QualifiedVendor List for this motherboard.Obtain DDR D

ASUS K8V-X SE motherboard1-131.7.3 Installing a DIMMFollow these steps to install a DIMM.1. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing theretaining clips outwar

1-14Chapter 1: Product introduction1.8.3 PCI slotsThe PCI slots support PCI cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, andother cards that comply

ASUS K8V-X SE motherboard1-151.8.4 AGP slotThe Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot supports AGP 8X/4X (+1.5V) cards.When you buy an AGP card, make su

1-16Chapter 1: Product introduction1.9 Jumpers1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC)This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS.You can c

ASUS K8V-X SE motherboard1-173. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPWR12, USBPWR34, USBPWR56,USBPWR78)Set these jumpers to +5V to wake up the computer from

1-18Chapter 1: Product introduction1.10 ConnectorsThis section describes and illustrates the motherboard rear panel and internalconnectors.1.10.1 Rear

ASUS K8V-X SE motherboard1-19Audio 2, 4 or 6-channel configurationHeadphone/2-Speaker 4-Speaker 6-SpeakerLight Blue Line In Line In Bass/CenterLime Li

iiiFeaturesContentsNotices ... viSafety information ...

1-20Chapter 1: Product introduction1.10.2 Internal connectors1. IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE, SEC_IDE)This connector supports the provided UltraAT

ASUS K8V-X SE motherboard1-213. ATX power connectors (20-pin ATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V)These connectors connect to an ATX 12V power supply. The plugs from

1-22Chapter 1: Product introduction5. CPU and chassis fan connectors (3-pin CPU_FAN, CHA_FAN)The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350mA~740mA (8

ASUS K8V-X SE motherboard1-238. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS1)This lead is for a chassis designed with intrusion detection feature. Th

1-24Chapter 1: Product introduction9. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2)These next generation connectors support the thin Serial ATA cables f

ASUS K8V-X SE motherboard1-25The System Panel connector is color-coded for easy and foolproof connection.Take note of the specific connector colors as

1-26Chapter 1: Product introduction

ASUS K8V-X SE motherboard2-1Chapter 2This chapter tells how to change system settingsthrough the BIOS Setup menus. Detaileddescriptions of the BIOS

2-2Chapter 2: BIOS Setup2.1 Managing and updating your BIOSThe following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard BasicInput/Output Sy

ASUS K8V-X SE motherboard2-3The BIOS information on the screen is for reference only. What you see on yourscreen may not be exactly the same as shown.

ivSafeguardsContents2.1.2 Using AFUDOS to update the BIOS ... 2-32.1.3 Using AFUDOS to copy BIOS from PC ... 2-42.1.4

2-4Chapter 2: BIOS SetupMain filenameExtension nameA:\>afudos /oMYBIOS03.romAMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.10Copyright (C) 2002 American M

ASUS K8V-X SE motherboard2-53. The utility will copy the current system BIOS by default to the floppy disk. Makesure that the floppy disk has at least

2-6Chapter 2: BIOS SetupMake sure that the BIOS file in the floppy disk is renamed as “K8VXSE.ROM”.2.1.5 Recovering the BIOS with CrashFree BIOS 2The

ASUS K8V-X SE motherboard2-7To recover the BIOS from the support CD:1. Boot the system.2. When a corrupted BIOS is detected, the following screen mess

2-8Chapter 2: BIOS Setup2.2 BIOS Setup programThis motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that you can updateusing the provided utility des

ASUS K8V-X SE motherboard2-92.2.2 Menu barThe menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items:Main For changing the basic system configurat

2-10Chapter 2: BIOS Setup2.2.4 Menu itemsThe highlighted item on the menu bardisplays the specific items for that menu. Forexample, selecting Main sho

ASUS K8V-X SE motherboard2-112.3 Main menuWhen you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears givingyou an overview of the basic syste

2-12Chapter 2: BIOS Setup2.3.4 Primary and Secondary IDE Master/SlaveWhile entering Setup, BIOS auto-detects the presence of IDE devices. There is ase

ASUS K8V-X SE motherboard2-132.3.5 System InformationThis menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. The itemsin this menu are a

v2.6.4 Security ... 2-292.7 Exit menu ...

2-14Chapter 2: BIOS SetupHyperTransport Configuration2.4 Advanced menuThe Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and othersy

ASUS K8V-X SE motherboard2-15HT DATA Width (Upstream) [16 BIT]Allows selection of HyperTransport upstream data width.Configuration options: [16 BIT] [

2-16Chapter 2: BIOS SetupMCT Timing Mode [ Auto]Sets the MCT Timing mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual]CAS Latency (CL) [2.5]Sets the CAS Lat

2-17AMD Cool & Quiet ConfigurationCool N’ Quiet [Disabled]Allows you to enable or disable the AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ Technology feature.Configuratio

2-18SouthBridge ConfigurationMPS Revision [1.4]Sets the MPS revision value. Configuration options: [1.1] [1.4]PCI Delay Transaction [Disabled]Enables

ASUS K8V-X SE motherboard2-19USB ConfigurationThe items in this menu allows you to change the USB-related features. Select anitem then press <Enter

2-20Chapter 2: BIOS Setup2.4.3 Onboard Devices ConfigurationOnboard AC’97 Audio [Enabled]OnChip SATA BOOTROM [Enabled]OnBoard LAN [Enabled] OnBoard L

ASUS K8V-X SE motherboard2-21ECP Mode DMA Channel [DMA3]Appears only when the Parallel Port Mode is set to [ECP]. This item allows youto set the Paral

2-22Chapter 2: BIOS Setup2.4.5 System Frequency/Voltage ConfigurationCPU FSB Frequency [200MHz]Allows you to adjust the CPU FSB operating frequency.Co

ASUS K8V-X SE motherboard2-23AGP/PCI Frequency [Auto]Allows you to automatically detect or set the AGP/PCI frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [6

viNoticesFederal Communications Commission StatementThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject tothe following two condi

2-24Chapter 2: BIOS Setup2.5 Power menuThe Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced PowerManagement (APM) feature. Select an

ASUS K8V-X SE motherboard2-25The computer cannot receive or transmit data until the computer andapplications are fully running. Thus, connection canno

2-26Chapter 2: BIOS Setup2.5.6 Hardware MonitorCPU Temperature [xxx ºC/xxx ºF]MB Temperature [xxx ºC/xxx ºF]The onboard hardware monitor automatically

ASUS K8V-X SE motherboard2-272.6 Boot menuThe Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an itemthen press <Enter> to d

2-28Chapter 2: BIOS Setup2.6.3 Boot Settings ConfigurationQuick Boot [Enabled]Enabling this item allows the BIOS to skip some Power On Self Tests (POS

ASUS K8V-X SE motherboard2-29After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you tochange other security settings.If you for

2-30Chapter 2: BIOS SetupUser Access Level (Full Access]Allows you to select the access restriction to the Setup items.Configuration options: [No Acce

ASUS K8V-X SE motherboard2-31Exit & Discard ChangesSelect this option only if you do not want to save the changes that you made to theSetup progr

2-32Chapter 2: BIOS Setup

Chapter 3This chapter describes the contents of thesupport CD that comes with the motherboardpackage.Software support

viiSafety informationElectrical safety• To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from theelectrical outlet before relocating the

3-2Chapter 3: Software support3.1 Install an operating systemThis motherboard supports Windows® 98SE/ME/2000/XP operating system (OS).Always install t

ASUS K8V-X SE motherboard3-33.2.2 Drivers menuThe drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installeddevices. Install the

3-4Chapter 3: Software supportASUS PC ProbeThis smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages,and alerts you on any detec

ASUS K8V-X SE motherboard3-53.2.5 ASUS Contact InformationClicking the ASUS Contact Information tab displays as stated. You may also findthis informat

3-6Chapter 3: Software support3.3 ASUS Instant Music LiteThe motherboard is equipped with a BIOS-based audio playback feature calledInstant Music Lite

ASUS K8V-X SE motherboard3-7To use ASUS Instant Music Lite:1. Ensure that the power cord is plugged to a grounded power source, so that thesystem has

3-8Chapter 3: Software support3.4 VIA RAID configurationsThe motherboard includes a high performance IDE RAID controller integrated inthe VIA VT8237 s

ASUS K8V-X SE motherboard3-93.4.2 VIA RAID configurationsThe motherboard includes a high performance IDE RAID controller integrated inthe VIA 8237 chi

3-10Chapter 3: Software support3.5 Creating a RAID driver diskA floppy disk with a RAID driver is required when installing Windows® XP/2000operating s

ASUS K8V-X SE motherboard3-113.6 Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ TechnologyThe motherboard supports the AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ Technology that dynamicallyand automatic

viiiAbout this guideConventions used in this guideTo make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the followingsymbols used through

3-12Chapter 3: Software supportWindows® 98SE/ME:1. From the Windows® 98SE/ME operating system, click the Start button. SelectSettings, then Control Pa

ASUS K8V-X SE motherboard3-133.6.2 Launching the Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ softwareThe motherboard support CD includes the Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ software that enabl

3-14Chapter 3: Software support

ixK8V-X SE specifications summary(continued on the next page)CPUChipsetSystem BusMemoryExpansion slotsStorageAudioLANUSBOverclockingFeaturesSpecial fe