Asus SK8V User's Guide

MotherboardSK8VUser Guide

xConventions used in this guideTo make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of thefollowing symbols used throughout this manual.Whe

4-34Chapter 4: BIOS SetupResume On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled]When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to use the PS/2 mouseto resume the system.

ASUS SK8V motherboard4-35If any of the monitored items is out of range, the following errormessage appears: “Hardware Monitor found an error. Enter Po

4-36Chapter 4: BIOS Setup4.6.3 Boot Settings ConfigurationQuick Boot [Enabled]Full Screen Logo [Enabled]Add On ROM Displa

ASUS SK8V motherboard4-37Full Screen Logo [Enabled]This allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature.Configuration options: [D

4-38Chapter 4: BIOS Setup4.6.4 SecurityThe Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings.Select an item then press Enter to dis

ASUS SK8V motherboard4-39Supervisor Password InstalledUser Password Not InstalledChange Supervisor PasswordUser Access

4-40Chapter 4: BIOS SetupTo change the user password, follow the same steps as in setting a userpassword.Clear User PasswordSelect this item if you wi

ASUS SK8V motherboard4-41Exit & Save ChangesOnce you are finished making your selections, choose this option from theExit menu to ensure the value

4-42Chapter 4: BIOS SetupDiscard ChangesThis option allows you to discard the selections you made and restore thepreviously saved values. After select

Chapter 5Software supportThis chapter describes the contents of thesupport CD that comes with themotherboard package.

xiSK8V specifications summary(continued on the next page)CPUChipsetSystem BusMemoryExpansion slotsStorageAudioLANOverclockingFeaturesSpecial featuresS

ASUS SK8V motherboardChapter summary5.1 Install an operating system... 5-15.2 Support CD information ...

ASUS SK8V motherboard5-15.1 Install an operating systemThis motherboard supports Windows 2000/Windows 2003 Server/XPoperating system (OS). Always inst

5-2Chapter 5: Software support5.2.2 Drivers menuThe drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detectsinstalled devices. Install th

ASUS SK8V motherboard5-35.2.3 Utilities menuThe Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that themotherboard supports.ASUS PC ProbeThi

5-4Chapter 5: Software support5.2.4 ASUS Contact InformationClicking the ASUS Contact Information tab displays as stated. You mayalso find this inform

ASUS SK8V motherboard5-55.2.5 Other informationThe icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional informationon the motherboard and the c

5-6Chapter 5: Software supportTechnical Support FormThe window displays the ASUS Technical Support Request Form that youhave to fill up when requestin

ASUS SK8V motherboard5-75.3.1 ASUS MyLogo2™The ASUS MyLogo2™ is automatically installed when you install theASUS Update utility from the software menu

5-8Chapter 5: Software support4. From the selection that appears,choose a logo image. Click Next.6. The next screen prompts you toflash the original B

ASUS SK8V motherboard5-91. Instant Music only supports CDs in audio format.2. Instant Music does not work if you installed and enabled an add-onsound

xiiSK8V specifications summary* Specifications are subject to change without notice.Rear panel I/OInternal I/OBIOS featuresIndustry standardManageabil

5-10Chapter 5: Software supportTo use ASUS Instant Music:1. Ensure that the power cord is plugged to a grounded power source, sothat the system has a

ASUS SK8V motherboard5-11If there is no CD on the drive and you press F1 or Space Bar, the drivetray ejects.7. Refer to the Instant Music function key

5-12Chapter 5: Software support5.4 AI Audio featureThe ADI AD1985 AC ‘97 audio CODEC provides 6-channel audiocapability through the SoundMAX4 XL with

ASUS SK8V motherboard5-13Setup wizardsUse the speaker and microphone setup wizards to fine tune the gain/attenuation of the inputs/outputs for optimal

5-14Chapter 5: Software supportAudio preferencesThe Preferences page of the SoundMAX4 XL allows you to changevarious audio settings.Listening environm

ASUS SK8V motherboard5-15Rear panel audio ports function variationThe functions of the Line Out (lime), Line In (blue), and Mic (pink) ports onthe rea

5-16Chapter 5: Software support5.5 VIA RAID configurationsThe motherboard includes a high performance IDE RAID controllerintegrated in the VIA VT8237

ASUS SK8V motherboard5-175.5.1 Install the Serial ATA (SATA) hard disksThe VIA VT8237 southbridge chipset supports Serial ATA hard disk drives.For op

5-18Chapter 5: Software support5.5.2 Entering VIA® Tech RAID BIOS Utility1. Boot-up your computer.2. During POST, press <Tab> to enter VIA RAID

ASUS SK8V motherboard5-195.5.3 Create Array1. In the VIA RAID BIOS utility main menu, select Create Array thenpress <Enter>. The main menu items

Chapter 1This chapter describes the motherboardfeatures and the new technologies itsupports.Product introduction

5-20Chapter 5: Software support5. Select Start Create Process and press <Enter> to setup hard disk forRAID system. The following confirmation me

ASUS SK8V motherboard5-214. Select Select Disk Drives, then press <Enter>. Use arrow keys toselect disk drive/s, then press <Enter> to mar

5-22Chapter 5: Software support5.5.6 Serial Number View1. In the VIA RAID BIOS utility main menu, select Serial Number Viewthen press <Enter>. T

ASUS SK8V motherboard5-235.6 Promise® RAID configurationsThe motherboard includes the Promise® PDC20378 controller chipset tosupport Redundant Array o

5-24Chapter 5: Software supportFollow these steps to install the hard disks for RAID configuration.1. Set the jumpers of each hard disk as Master/Slav

ASUS SK8V motherboard5-255.6.2 Enter the MBFastBuild™ utility1. Boot the system.If this is the first time you boot the system with the new hard disksi

5-26Chapter 5: Software support5.6.3 Creating a RAID 0 array (Performance)1. In the FastBuild™ utility main menu, press “1” to select Auto Setup.The f

ASUS SK8V motherboard5-275.6.4 Creating a RAID 1 array (Security)Creating a Security Array with New Drives1. In the FastBuild™ utility main menu, pres

5-28Chapter 5: Software supportCreating a Security Array with Existing Data DriveIf you would like to use an existing drive that already contains data

ASUS SK8V motherboard5-298. Select Y to continue. Select N to return to the main menu.9. When the duplication process is completed, a message appearsc

ASUS SK8V motherboardChapter summary1.1 Welcome! ... 1-11.2 Package contents ...

5-30Chapter 5: Software supportFastBuild (tm) Utility 2.00 (c) 2002-2005 Promise Technology, Inc.[ Select Drive for Rebuild ][ View Array Definition M

ASUS SK8V motherboard5-315.7 Creating a floppy with RAID driverA floppy disk with the Promise® SATA 378, FastTrak 378 or VIA® RAIDdriver is required w

5-32Chapter 5: Software support5.8 AI Net featureThe motherboard supports the 3COM® Virtual Cable Tester (VCT)Technology. The VCT virtually diagnose a

ASUS SK8V motherboard5-334. Click on the (VCT) Virtual Cable Tester button to display the followingscreen.5. Click on Run to execute test.If there is

5-34Chapter 5: Software support

ASUS SK8V motherboard1-11.1 Welcome!1.2 Package contentsCheck your motherboard package for the following items.Thank you for buying the ASUS® SK8V mot

1-2Chapter 1: Product introduction1.3 Special features1.3.1 Product HighlightsLatest processor technologyThe 940-pin ZIF socket on the motheboard supp

ASUS SK8V motherboard1-3AGP 8X supportAGP 8X (AGP 3.0) is the next generation VGA interface specification thatenables enhanced graphics performance wi

1-4Chapter 1: Product introduction1.3.2 Unique ASUS featuresASUS Wi-Fi slotThe ASUS Wi-Fi slot is specifically designed for the ASUS WiFi-b™add-on car

ASUS SK8V motherboard1-5ASUS POST ReporterSK8V Deluxe offers a new exciting feature called the ASUS POSTReporter to provide friendly voice messages an

iiChecklistCopyright © 2003 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may

1-6Chapter 1: Product introductionASUS Multi-language BIOSThe multi-language BIOS allows you to select the language of your choicefrom the available o

Chapter 2Hardware informationThis chapter lists the hardware setupprocedures that you have to perform wheninstalling system components. It includesde

ASUS SK8V motherboardChapter summary2.1 Before you proceed ... 2-12.2 Motherboard overview...

ASUS SK8V motherboard2-12.1 Before you proceedTake note of the following precautions before you install motherboardcomponents or change any motherboar

2-2Chapter 2: Hardware information2.2 Motherboard overviewBefore you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassisto ensure that th

ASUS SK8V motherboard2-32.2.3 Motherboard layoutPCI1PANELSK8V®CR2032 3VLithium CellCMOS PowerCDAUXSuperI/O4MbitBIOSAccelerated Graphics Port (AGP)FP_A

2-4Chapter 2: Hardware information2.2.4 Layout ContentsSlots1. PCI slots p. 2-172. AGP slot p. 2-173. Wi-Fi slot p. 2-184. DDR DIMM slots p. 2-11Rear

ASUS SK8V motherboard2-5Internal Connectors1. Primary IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) p. 2-222. Secondary IDE connector (40-1 pin SEC_IDE) p. 2-223.

2-6Chapter 2: Hardware information2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)2.3.1 OverviewThe motherboard comes with a surface mount 940-pin Zero InsertionForc

ASUS SK8V motherboard2-73. Position the CPU above thesocket such that the CPU cornerwith the gold triangle matches thesocket corner with a smalltriang

iiiFeaturesContentsNotices ... viiSafety information ...

2-8Chapter 2: Hardware information5. When the CPU is in place, pushdown the socket lever to securethe CPU. The lever clicks on theside tab to indicate

ASUS SK8V motherboard2-92. Attach one end of the retention bracket to the retention module base.3. Align the other end of the retention bracket (near

2-10Chapter 2: Hardware information2.3.4 Connecting the CPU fan cableWhen the fan, heatsink, and the retention mechanism are in place,connect the CPU

ASUS SK8V motherboard2-112.4 System memory2.4.1 OverviewThe motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual InlineMemory Module (DIMM) sockets

2-12Chapter 2: Hardware information2.4.3 Qualified Vendor ListDDR333 Qualified Vendor ListThe following table lists the PC2700 (DDR333) memory modules

ASUS SK8V motherboard2-13Obtain DDR DIMMs only from ASUS qualified vendors for better systemperformance. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the

2-14Chapter 2: Hardware information2.4.5 Removing a DIMMFollow these steps to remove a DIMM.1. Simultaneously press theretaining clips outward to unlo

ASUS SK8V motherboard2-152.5 Expansion slotsIn the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The motherboardhas available PCI slots and an Acce

2-16Chapter 2: Hardware informationStandard Interrupt AssignmentsIRQ Priority Standard Function 0 1 System Timer 1 2 Keyboard Controller 2 N/A Program

ASUS SK8V motherboard2-172.5.4 PCI slotsThe PCI slots support PCI cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USBcard, and other cards that comply with PCI s

ivSafeguardsContents2.5.1 Installing an expansion card ... 2-152.5.2 Configuring an expansion card ...

2-18Chapter 2: Hardware information2.5.6 Wi-Fi slotThe Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity) slot will support the ASUS Wi-Fi module. Visitthe ASUS website (www.a

ASUS SK8V motherboard2-192.6 Jumpers1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1)This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM inCMOS. You can clear the

2-20Chapter 2: Hardware information3. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPWR12, USBPWR34, USBPWR56,USBPWR78)Set these jumpers to +5V to wake up the compute

ASUS SK8V motherboard2-212.7 Connectors2.7.1 Rear panel connectors1. PS/2 mouse port. This green 6-pin connector is for a PS/2 mouse.2. Parallel port.

2-22Chapter 2: Hardware information8. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB)ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devi

ASUS SK8V motherboard2-232. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY)This connector supports the provided floppy drive ribbon cable. Afterconnecti

2-24Chapter 2: Hardware information4. Serial ATA connectors(7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA_RAID1, SATA_RAID2)These next generation connectors support the t

ASUS SK8V motherboard2-255. CPU, Power and Chassis Fan Connectors(3-pin CPU_FAN, PWR_FAN, CHA_FAN)The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350mA~740

2-26Chapter 2: Hardware information7. ATX power connectors (20-pin ATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V)These connectors connect to an ATX 12V power supply. The plugs

ASUS SK8V motherboard2-278. USB headers (10-1 pin USB56, USB78)If the USB ports on the rear panel are inadequate, a USB header isavailable for additio

vContents4.3 Main menu... 4-124.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xxxx] ...

2-28Chapter 2: Hardware information10. IEEE 1394 connectors (10-1 pin IE1394_1)These connectors are for IEEE 1394 modules. Attach the 10-1 pincable pl

ASUS SK8V motherboard2-2911. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin FP_AUDIO)This is an interface for the front panel audio cable that allowconvenient

2-30Chapter 2: Hardware informationSK8V®SK8V Game ConnectorGAME+5V +5VJ2B1J2CXMIDI_OUTJ2CYJ2B2MIDI_INJ1B1J1CXGNDGNDJ1CYJ1B2+5V13. GAME/MIDI connector

ASUS SK8V motherboard2-31• System Warning Speaker Lead (Orange 4-pin SPKR)This 4-pin connector connects to the case-mounted speaker andallows you to h

2-32Chapter 2: Hardware information

Chapter 3Powering upThis chapter describes the power upsequence, the vocal POST messages andways of shutting down the system.

ASUS SK8V motherboardChapter summary3.1 Starting up for the first time... 3-13.2 Powering off the computer ...

ASUS SK8V motherboard3-13.1 Starting up for the first time1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover.2. Be sure that all switc

3-2Chapter 3: Powering up3.2 Powering off the computer3.2.1 Using the OS shut down functionIf you are using Windows 98SE/ME/2000, click the Start butt

ASUS SK8V motherboard3-33.3 ASUS POST Reporter™This motherboard includes the Winbond speech controller to support theASUS POST Reporter™ feature. This

vi5.3 Software Information ... 5-75.3.1 ASUS MyLogo2™ ...

3-4Chapter 3: Powering upPOST Message ActionSystem failed due to CPU • Check your CPU settings in BIOSover-clocking and make sure you only set to ther

ASUS SK8V motherboard3-53.3.2 Winbond Voice EditorThe Winbond Voice Editor software allows you to customize the vocalPOST messages. Install the softwa

3-6Chapter 3: Powering upChanging the default language1. Click on the Load button. awindow showing the availablelanguages appears.2. Select your desir

ASUS SK8V motherboard3-7You may want to create a separate folder for your wave files so youcan locate them easily in one place.Customizing your POST m

3-8Chapter 3: Powering upIf you receive an error message telling you that the files exceed the totalallowable size, do one or all of the following.• T

Chapter 4BIOS setupThis chapter tells how to change the systemsettings through the BIOS Setup menus.Detailed descriptions of the BIOSparameters are a

ASUS SK8V motherboardChapter summary4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ... 4-14.2 BIOS Setup program...

ASUS SK8V motherboard4-14.1 Managing and updating your BIOSThe following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboardBasic Input/Output Sy

4-2Chapter 4: BIOS Setup4. At the DOS prompt, type the command line: afudos /i<filename>where “filename” means the latest (or original) BIOS

ASUS SK8V motherboard4-3When the BIOS update process is complete, the utility returns to theDOS prompt.A:\>afudos /iSK8V.romAMI Firmware Update Uti

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

4-4Chapter 4: BIOS Setup4.1.4 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOSThe ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you to easily update the BIOS withouthaving to go

ASUS SK8V motherboard4-54. Insert the floppy disk that contains the BIOS file. If all the necessaryfiles are found in the floppy disk, EZ Flash perfor

4-6Chapter 4: BIOS SetupTo recover the BIOS from the support CD:1. Boot the system.2. When a corrupted BIOS is detected, the following screen messagea

ASUS SK8V motherboard4-74. When the BIOS update process is complete, reboot the system.DO NOT shutdown or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Do

4-8Chapter 4: BIOS Setup4. From the FTP site, select theBIOS version that you wish todownload. Click Next.5. Follow the instructions on thesucceeding

ASUS SK8V motherboard4-94.2 BIOS Setup programThis motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that you canupdate using the provided utility des

4-10Chapter 4: BIOS Setup4.2.2 Menu barThe menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items:Main For changing the basic system configuration

ASUS SK8V motherboard4-114.2.4 Menu itemsThe highlighted item on the menu bardisplays the specific items for that menu.For example, selecting Main sho

4-12Chapter 4: BIOS Setup4.3 Main menuWhen you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appearsgiving you an overview of the basic system in

ASUS SK8V motherboard4-134.3.5 Primary and Secondary IDE Master/SlaveWhile entering Setup, BIOS auto-detects the presence of IDE devices.There is a se

viiiSafety informationElectrical safety• To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable fromthe electrical outlet before relocating th

4-14Chapter 4: BIOS Setup Select Screen Select Item+- Change OptionF1 General HelpF10 Save and ExitESC ExitAMI BIOSVersion : 08.00.08

ASUS SK8V motherboard4-154.4 Advanced menuThe Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPUand other system devices. CPU Configur

4-16Chapter 4: BIOS Setup Select Screen Select Item+- Change OptionF1 General HelpF10 Save and ExitESC ExitHT Tristate Enable [Enabled

ASUS SK8V motherboard4-17Memory Configuration Select Screen Select Item+- Change OptionF1 General HelpF10 Save and ExitESC Exit Memory

4-18Chapter 4: BIOS SetupBank Interleaving [ Auto]This item sets whether to allow memory accesses to be spread outover BANKS on the same node or acros

ASUS SK8V motherboard4-19ECC Configuration Select Screen Select Item+- Change OptionF1 General HelpF10 Save and ExitESC ExitMaster ECC E

4-20Chapter 4: BIOS SetupMemory CLK [ 266MHz]This item displays the memory clock speed setting.CAS Latency [2.5]This item displays the CAS Latency set

ASUS SK8V motherboard4-21AMD PowerNow Configuration Select Screen Select Item+- Change OptionF1 General HelpF10 Save and ExitESC ExitFID

4-22Chapter 4: BIOS Setup Select Screen Select Item+- Change OptionF1 General HelpF10 Save and ExitESC ExitPrimary Graphics Adapter [A

ASUS SK8V motherboard4-23AGP Mode [AGP 8X]This motherboard supports the AGP 8X interface that transfers videodata at 2.12GB/s. AGP 8X is backward-comp

ixAbout this guideThis user guide contains the information you need when installing themotherboard.How this guide is organizedThis manual contains the

4-24Chapter 4: BIOS SetupUSB 1.1 Ports Configuration [USB 8 Ports]Allows you to set the number of USB ports to activate.Configuration options: [Disab

ASUS SK8V motherboard4-254.4.3 Onboard Devices Configuration Select Screen Select Item+- Change OptionF1 General HelpF10 Save and ExitESC

4-26Chapter 4: BIOS SetupParallel Port IRQ [IRQ7]Configuration options: [IRQ5] [IRQ7]Onboard Game Port [Disabled]This item enables or disables the onb

ASUS SK8V motherboard4-274.4.4 PCI PnPThe PCI PnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings forPCI/PnP devices. The menu includes setting I

4-28Chapter 4: BIOS Setup4.4.5 JumperFree Configuration Select Screen Select Item+- Change OptionF1 General HelpF10 Save and ExitESC Exi

ASUS SK8V motherboard4-29Performance Mode [Safe]Allows enhanced system performance. Setting to [TurboX] may cause thesystem to become unstable. If thi

4-30Chapter 4: BIOS Setup Select Screen Select Item+- Change OptionF1 General HelpF10 Save and ExitESC ExitInstant Music

ASUS SK8V motherboard4-314.5 Power menuThe Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the AdvancedPower Management (APM). Select an item th

4-32Chapter 4: BIOS Setup Select Screen Select Item+- Change OptionF1 General HelpF10 Save and ExitESC ExitPower Management/APM

ASUS SK8V motherboard4-33Hard Disk Time Out (Minute) [Disabled]Allows you to select the specified time in minute at which the hard diskgoes on standby