K8V-F
User Guide
Contents
Notices ............................................................................................ v
Safety information .......................................................................... vi
About this guide ............................................................................ vii
K8V-F specification summary ........................................................ ix
Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.1 Welcome! ........................................................................... 1-2
1.2 Special features ................................................................. 1-2
1.2.1 Product highlights .................................................. 1-2
1.2.2 ASUS unique features ........................................... 1-4
1.3 Before you proceed ........................................................... 1-5
1.4 Motherboard overview ....................................................... 1-6
1.4.1 Motherboard layout ............................................... 1-6
1.4.2 Placement direction ............................................... 1-7
1.4.3 Screw holes ........................................................... 1-7
1.5 Central Processing Unit (CPU) .......................................... 1-8
1.5.1 Overview ................................................................ 1-8
1.5.2 Installing the CPU .................................................. 1-8
1.6 System memory ............................................................... 1-10
1.6.1 Overview .............................................................. 1-10
1.6.2 Memory configurations ........................................ 1-10
1.6.3 Installing a DIMM................................................. 1-12
1.6.4 Removing a DIMM............................................... 1-12
1.7 Expansion slots ................................................................ 1-13
1.7.1 Installing an expansion card ................................ 1-13
1.7.2 Configuring an expansion card............................ 1-13
1.7.3 PCI slots .............................................................. 1-15
1.7.4 AGP slot............................................................... 1-15
1.8 Jumpers ........................................................................... 1-16
1.9 Connectors ....................................................................... 1-18
1.9.1 Rear panel connectors ........................................ 1-18
1.9.2 Internal connectors .............................................. 1-19
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Chapter 2: BIOS information
2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS .................................... 2-2
2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk ............................. 2-2
2.1.2 Using AFUDOS to copy the current BIOS ............. 2-3
2.1.3 Using AFUDOS to update the BIOS ...................... 2-3
2.1.4 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS ............ 2-5
2.1.5 Recovering the BIOS with CrashFree BIOS 2 ....... 2-6
2.1.6 ASUS Update ........................................................ 2-8
2.2 BIOS Setup program ........................................................ 2-10
2.2.2 Menu bar ...............................................................2-11
2.2.3 Navigation keys ....................................................2-11
2.2.1 BIOS menu screen ...............................................2-11
2.2.4 Menu items .......................................................... 2-12
2.2.5 Sub-menu items................................................... 2-12
2.2.6 Configuration fields .............................................. 2-12
2.2.7 Pop-up window .................................................... 2-12
2.2.8 Scroll bar .............................................................. 2-12
2.2.9 General help ........................................................ 2-12
2.3 Main menu........................................................................ 2-13
2.3.1 System Time ........................................................ 2-13
2.3.2 System Date ........................................................ 2-13
2.3.3 Legacy Diskette A ................................................ 2-13
2.3.4 Primary/Secondary IDE Master/Slave ................. 2-14
2.3.5 System Information .............................................. 2-15
2.4 Advanced menu ............................................................... 2-16
2.4.1 CPU Configuration ............................................... 2-16
2.4.2 Chipset................................................................. 2-21
2.4.3 Onboard Devices Configuration........................... 2-25
2.4.4 PCIPnP ................................................................ 2-27
2.5 Power menu ..................................................................... 2-28
2.5.1 ACPI Aware O/S .................................................. 2-28
2.5.2 Suspend Mode..................................................... 2-28
2.5.3 Repost Video S3 Resume.................................... 2-28
2.5.4 ACPI 2.0 Support ................................................. 2-28
2.5.5 ACPI APIC Support.............................................. 2-28
2.5.6 APM Configuration............................................... 2-29
2.5.7 Hardware Monitor ................................................ 2-31
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2.6 Boot menu ........................................................................ 2-32
2.6.1 Boot Device Priority ............................................. 2-32
2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration ................................. 2-33
2.6.3 Security ................................................................ 2-34
2.7 Exit menu ......................................................................... 2-36
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Notices
Federal Communications Commission Statement
This device complies with FCC Rules Part 15. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
• This device may not cause harmful interference, and
• This device must accept any interference received including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
manufacturer’s instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the
graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations.
Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate this equipment.
Canadian Department of Communications Statement
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise
emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference
Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.
This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
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Safetyinformation
Electrical safety
• To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from
the electrical outlet before relocating the system.
• When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that
the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal
cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the
existing system before you add a device.
• Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard,
ensure that all power cables are unplugged.
• Seek professional assistance before using an adpater or extension
cord. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit.
• Make sure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your
area. If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you
are using, contact your local power company.
• If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a
qualified service technician or your retailer.
Operation safety
• Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully
read all the manuals that came with the package.
• Before using the product, make sure all cables are correctly connected
and the power cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage,
contact your dealer immediately.
• To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from
connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry.
• Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the
product in any area where it may become wet.
• Place the product on a stable surface.
• If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a
qualified service technician or your retailer.
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Aboutthisguide
Conventions used in this guide
To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the
following symbols used throughout this guide.
WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying
to complete a task.
CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components
when trying to complete a task.
IMPORTANT: Information that you MUST follow to complete a
task.
NOTE: Tips and additional information to aid in completing a task.
Where to find more information
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product
and software updates.
1. ASUS websites
The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information on ASUS
hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact
information.
2. Optional documentation
Your product package may include optional documentation, such as
warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer. These
documents are not part of the standard package.
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K8V-Fspecificationsummary*
CPU
Socket 754 for AMD Athlon™ 64 processor with built-in
1MB L2 cache or 512 kB L2 cache
AMD64 architecture that supports simultaneous 32-bit and
64-bit computing
Chipset
VIA K8T800
VIA VT8237
System bus
Memory
Scalable HyperTransport™ Bus
2 x 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets for up to 2GB unbuffered
non-ECC PC3200/PC2700/PC2100 SDRAM
memory
Expansion slots
Storage
Audio
1 x AGP 8X/4X
5 x PCI
2 x UltraATA133 connectors
2 x Serial ATA connectors
Realtek ALC655 6-channel audio CODEC
Digital audio via S/PDIF In/Out interface
LAN
Integrated 10/100 Mbps LAN controller in the southbridge
with Realtek RTL8201BL/CL LAN PHY
IEEE 1394
VIA VT6307 IEEE 1394 controller supports two 1394 ports
ASUS Update
Special features
Rear panel I/O
1 x Parallel port
1 x Serial port
1 x PS/2 keyboard port
1 x PS/2 mouse port
4 x USB 2.0 ports
1 x IEEE 1394 port
1 x S/PDIF out port
1 x RJ-45 port
Line In/Line Out/Microphone ports
Internal I/O
2 x USB 2.0 connector for 4 additional USB ports
IEEE 1394 connector for an additional IEEE 1394 port
CPU/chassis fan connectors
20-pin/4-pin ATX 12V power connectors
AUX connectors
S/PDIF In connector
Panel connector
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K8V-Fspecificationsummary*
4Mb Flash EEPROM AMI BIOS with enhanced ACPI, PnP,
BIOS features
DMI2.0, Green,TCAV, ASUS EZ Flash
PCI 2.2, USB 2.0/1.1
Industry standard
Manageability
Form Factor
DMI 2.0, WOL/WOR by PME, Wake on USB/KB/Mouse
ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm)
* Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Chapter 1
This chapter describes the features of this
motherboard. It includes brief explanations of the
special attributes of the motherboard and the new
technology it supports.
Product introduction
1.1 Welcome!
Thank you for buying the ASUS® K8V-FSC motherboard!
TheASUS K8V-F motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest
technologies making it another standout in the long line ofASUS quality motherboards!
1.2 Special features!
1.2.1 Product highlights
AMD Athlon™ 64 processor support
The K8V-F motherboard comes with a 754-pin surface mount, Zero Insertion Force
(ZIF) socket that supports theAMDAthlon™ 64 processor. With an integrated
lowlatency high-bandwidth memory controller and a highly-scalable HyperTransport™
technology-based system bus, K8V-F provides a powerful platform for your diverse
computing needs. HyperTransport™ features a 16-bit/1.6GHz data transfer rate
between the processor and the K8V-F chipset for a total 6.4 GB/s bandwidth. This
speeds up the link between computer peripherals and optimizes over-all system
performance. See page 1-8.
VIAK8T800 and VT8237 chipset
Embedded in the K8V-F motherboard is the VIAK8T800 and VT8237 chipset. The VIA
K8T800 northbridge is a 64-bit processor controller that utilizes the HyperTransport™
bus link to interconnect with theAMD 64 processor. K8T800
supportsAGP 8X and communicates with the southbridge chip using the VIA
proprietary V-Link interface. The VT8237 southbridge employs the VIADriveStation™
Controller Suite that enables multiple drive configuration through native SerialATA,
RAID, and ParallelATA133 support. This chip also supports USB 2.0, IEEE 1394,
MC97, Gigabit Ethernet, PCI and LPC interfaces and allows 6 and 7.1-channel audio
through the VIAVinylAudio technology.
DDR400 support
The K8V-F features a single memory architecture for up to 2GB system memory. Two
184-pin DIMM sockets are available for installation of unbuffered non-ECC PC3200/
2700/2100 DDR DIMMs.See page 1-10.
Serial ATAsolution
The motherboard supports two SerialATA(SATA) interface, a revolutionary
replacement of the ParallelATAstorage interface. The SerialATAspecification allows
for thinner, more flexible cables with lower pin count, reduced voltage requirement, up
to 150 MB/s data transfer rate. See page 1-21.
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Integrated 10/100 Mbps LAN
Onboard is a Realtek 8201BL/CL LAN PHY that works with the integrated MAC in the
VT8237 southbridge to fully support 10BASE-T/ 100BASE-TX Ethernet networking.
See page 1-18.
6-channel and digital audio solution
Providing high-quality, 6-channel audio solution is the RealtekALC655Audio CODEC.
K8V-F also comes with a rear panel S/PDIF out jack and a S/PDIF in connector at
midboard to turn your computer into a high-end entertainment system with digital
connectivity to powerful sound systems. See page 1-18 and 1-20. 1-4 Chapter 2:
Hardware information
AGP 8X support
K8V-F fully supports theAGP 8X (AGP 3.0) specification. AGP 8X is the next
generation VGAinterface for enhanced graphics performance with high bandwidth
speeds of up to 2.12 GB/s. See page 1-15.
IEEE 1394 support
The IEEE 1394 interface provides high-speed and flexible PC connectivity to a wide
range of peripherals and devices compliant to IEEE 1394 standards. The IEEE 1394
interface allows up to 400Mbps transfer rates through simple, low-cost, high-bandwidth
asynchronous (real-time) data interfacing between computers, peripherals, and
consumer electronic devices such as camcorders, VCRs, printers,TVs, and digital
cameras. See page 1-18 and 1-22.
USB 2.0 technology
The motherboard implements the new Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification
that increases the connection speed from 12 Mbps on USB 1.1 to a fast 480 Mbps.
The higher bandwidth of USB 2.0 allows connection of devices such as high resolution
video conferencing cameras, next generation scanners and printers. USB 2.0 is
backward compatible with USB 1.1. See page 1-18 and 1-24.
1.2.2 ASUS unique features
ASUS EZ Flash BIOS
With theASUS EZ Flash, you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading
the operating system. No need to use a DOS-based utility or boot from a floppy disk.
See page 2-5.
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1.3 Before you proceed
Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or
change any motherboard settings.
1. Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any
component.
2. Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or to a metal
object, such as the power supply case, before handling components to
avoid damaging them due to static electricity.
3. Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them.
4. Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic
pad or in the bag that came with the component.
5. Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX
power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the
power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the
motherboard, peripherals, and/or components.
Onboard LED
The K8V-F motherboard comes with a standby power LED. When lit, this green LED
(SB_PWR) indicates that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode, a
reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before
removing or plugging in any motherboard component.
SB_PWR
K8V-F
®
ON
OFF
Standby
Power
Powered
Off
K8V-F Onboard LED
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1.4 Motherboard overview
1.4.1 Motherboard layout
24.5cm (9.6in)
PS/2KBMS
T: Mouse
B: Keyboard
CPU_FAN
ATX12V
Bottom:
Top:
KBPWR
USB1
1394
USB2
SPDIF_O
COM1
USB2.0
USBPWR12
USBPWR34
Top:
RJ-45
T: USB4
B: USB3
VIA
K8T800
Top:Line In
Center:Line Out
Below:Mic In
IE1394_1
RTL
8201BL
VIA
VT6307
Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP)
VIA
VT8237
PCI1
CLRTC
K8V-F
SATA2
SATA1
PCI2
PCI3
PCI4
PCI5
CR2032 3V
Lithium Cell
CMOS Power
FLOPPY
AUX
CHA_FAN
ALC655
Super
I/O
4Mbit
BIOS
®
USBPWR56
USBPWR78
FP_AUDIO
BUZZER
F_PANEL
SB_PWR
USB78
USB56
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