Asus K8V SE User Manual

K8V SE  
Deluxe  
User Guide  
Contents  
Notices .......................................................................................... vii  
Safety information ........................................................................ viii  
About this guide.............................................................................. ix  
How this guide is organized .................................................. ix  
Where to find more information ............................................. ix  
Conventions used in this guide .............................................. x  
Typography.............................................................................x  
K8V SE Deluxe specifications summary ........................................ xi  
Chapter 1: Product introduction  
1.1 Welcome! ........................................................................... 1-1  
1.2 Package contents ............................................................... 1-1  
1.3 Special features.................................................................. 1-2  
1.3.1 Product Highlights.................................................. 1-2  
1.3.2 Unique ASUS features ........................................... 1-4  
Chapter 2: Hardware information  
2.1 Before you proceed ............................................................ 2-1  
2.2 Motherboard overview ........................................................ 2-2  
2.2.1 Placement direction ............................................... 2-2  
2.2.2 Screw holes ........................................................... 2-2  
2.2.3 Motherboard layout ................................................ 2-3  
2.2.4 Layout Contents..................................................... 2-4  
2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)........................................... 2-6  
2.3.1 Overview ................................................................ 2-6  
2.3.2 Installing the CPU .................................................. 2-6  
2.3.3 Installing the heatsink and fan ............................... 2-8  
2.3.4 Connecting the CPU fan cable ............................ 2-10  
2.3.5 CPU heatsink and fan Qualified Vendors List ...... 2-10  
2.4 System memory ................................................................2-11  
2.4.1 Overview ...............................................................2-11  
2.4.2 Memory configurations .........................................2-11  
2.4.3 Installing a DIMM ................................................. 2-14  
2.4.4 Removing a DIMM ............................................... 2-14  
2.5 Expansion slots ................................................................ 2-15  
2.5.1 Installing an expansion card ................................ 2-15  
2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card ............................ 2-15  
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2.5.3 Interrupt assignments .......................................... 2-16  
2.5.4 PCI slots .............................................................. 2-17  
2.5.5 AGP slot ............................................................... 2-17  
2.5.6 Wi-Fi 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 Starting up for 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 bootable 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  
4.2.4 Menu items ...........................................................4-11  
4.2.5 Sub-menu items....................................................4-11  
4.2.6 Configuration fields ...............................................4-11  
4.2.7 Pop-up window .....................................................4-11  
4.2.8 Scroll bar ...............................................................4-11  
4.2.9 General help .........................................................4-11  
4.3 Main menu........................................................................ 4-12  
4.3.1 System Time ........................................................ 4-12  
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4.3.2 System Date ........................................................ 4-12  
4.3.3 Legacy Diskette A ................................................ 4-12  
4.3.4 Language ............................................................. 4-12  
4.3.5 Primary and Secondary IDE Master/Slave .......... 4-13  
4.3.6 System Information .............................................. 4-14  
4.4 Advanced menu ............................................................... 4-15  
4.4.1 CPU Configuration ............................................... 4-15  
4.4.2 Chipset................................................................. 4-21  
4.4.3 Onboard Devices Configuration........................... 4-23  
4.4.4 PCI PnP ............................................................... 4-25  
4.4.5 JumperFree Configuration ................................... 4-26  
4.4.6 Speech Configuration .......................................... 4-27  
4.4.7 Instant Music Configuration ................................. 4-28  
4.5 Power menu ..................................................................... 4-29  
4.5.1 Suspend Mode..................................................... 4-29  
4.5.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume............................... 4-29  
4.5.3 ACPI 2.0 Support ................................................. 4-29  
4.5.5 APM Configuration............................................... 4-30  
4.5.6 Hardware Monitor ................................................ 4-32  
4.6 Boot menu ........................................................................ 4-33  
4.6.1 Boot Device Priority ............................................. 4-33  
4.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration ................................. 4-34  
4.6.3 Security ................................................................ 4-35  
4.7 Exit menu ......................................................................... 4-37  
Chapter 5: Software support  
5.1 Install an operating system................................................. 5-1  
5.2 Support CD information ...................................................... 5-1  
5.2.1 Running the support CD ........................................ 5-1  
5.2.2 Drivers menu ......................................................... 5-2  
5.2.3 Utilities menu ......................................................... 5-3  
5.2.4 ASUS Contact information ..................................... 5-4  
5.2.5 Other information ................................................... 5-5  
5.3 Software Information .......................................................... 5-7  
5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo2.................................................. 5-7  
5.3.2 ASUS Instant Music ............................................... 5-9  
5.4 AI Net feature ................................................................... 5-12  
5.5 Multi-audio feature............................................................ 5-13  
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5.6 Promise® RAID configurations.......................................... 5-17  
5.6.1 Install the hard disks ............................................ 5-18  
5.6.2 Enter the MBFastBuild™ utility ............................ 5-19  
5.6.3 Creating a RAID 0 array (Performance) .............. 5-20  
5.6.4 Creating a RAID 1 array (Security) ...................... 5-21  
5.6.5 Other FastBuild Utility Commands ....................... 5-23  
5.7 VIA RAID configurations ................................................... 5-25  
5.7.1 Install the Serial ATA (SATA) hard disks............... 5-26  
5.7.2 Entering VIA Tech RAID BIOS Utility ................... 5-27  
5.7.3 Create Array......................................................... 5-28  
5.7.4 Delete Array ......................................................... 5-30  
5.7.5 Select Boot Array ................................................. 5-31  
5.7.6 Serial Number View ............................................. 5-31  
5.8 Creating a floppy with RAID driver ................................... 5-32  
5.9 Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ Technology ............................................ 5-33  
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Notices  
Federal Communications Commission Statement  
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. 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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Safety information  
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 adapter 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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About this guide  
This user guide contains the information you need when installing the  
motherboard.  
How this guide is organized  
This manual contains the following parts:  
• Chapter 1: Product introduction  
This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new  
technologies it supports.  
• Chapter 2: Hardware information  
This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to  
perform when installing system components. It includes description of  
the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard.  
Chapter 3: Powering up  
This chapter describes the power up sequence, the vocal POST  
messages, and ways of shutting down the system.  
• Chapter 4: BIOS setup  
This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS  
Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also  
provided.  
• Chapter 5: Software support  
This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with  
the motherboard package.  
Where to find more information  
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product  
and software updates.  
1. ASUS websites  
The ASUS website provides 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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Conventions used in this guide  
To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the  
following symbols used throughout this manual.  
DANGER/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.  
Typography  
Bold text  
Indicates a menu or an item to select.  
Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.  
Italics  
<Key>  
Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than  
sign indicates that you must press the enclosed  
key. Example: <Enter> indicates that you must  
press the Enter or Return key.  
<Multiple key names> If you must press two or more keys  
simultaneously, the key names are linked with a  
plus sign (+). Example: <Ctrl+Alt+D>  
Command  
Means that you must enter the command  
exactly as shown then supply the appropriate  
values that appear in brackets. Example:  
At the DOS prompt, type the command line:  
afudos /i[filename]  
In this example, you must supply a filename for  
[filename].  
afudos /iK8VSEDX.ROM  
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K8V SE Deluxe specifications summary  
CPU  
Socket 754 for AMD Athlon™ 64 processor with built-in  
1MB L2 cache  
Supports AMD 64 architecture that enables simultaneous  
32-bit and 64-bit computing  
Chipset  
VIA K8T800  
VIA VT8237  
System Bus  
Memory  
800 MHz  
3 x 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets for up to 3GB unbuffered  
ECC and non-ECC PC3200/PC2700/PC2100/PC1600  
SDRAM memory  
Expansion slots  
Storage  
1 x AGP 8X/4X  
5 x PCI  
1 x WiFi slot  
South Bridge supports  
- 2 x Ultra ATA 133 connectors  
- 2 x Serial ATA with RAID 0, RAID 1  
Promise® PDC20378 RAID controller  
- 1 x UltraDMA133 supports two hard drives  
- 2 x Serial ATA connectors  
- RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 0+1 configurations  
Audio  
ADI AD1980 SoundMAX® 6-channel audio Codec  
support for S/PDIF out interface  
LAN  
USB  
Marvell® 88E8001 Gigabit LAN controller  
Maximum of eight USB 2.0 ports  
Overclocking  
Features  
Memory and VLink voltage adjustable  
SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) from 200 MHz up to  
300 MHz at 1 MHz increment  
Adjustable FSB/DDR ratio  
ASUS JumperFree  
ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall)  
Special features  
ASUS AI NET  
ASUS AI BIOS  
ASUS POST Reporter  
ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall)  
ASUS EZ Flash  
ASUS CrashFree BIOS2  
ASUS MyLogo2™  
ASUS Instant Music  
ASUS Q-Fan  
AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ Technology  
Multi-language BIOS  
Support S/PDIF out interface  
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1 x Parallel port  
Back panel I/O  
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  
1 x RJ-45 port  
Line In/Line Out/Microphone ports  
2 x USB 2.0 connector for 4 additional USB ports  
CPU/Chassis/Power fan connectors  
20-pin/4-pin ATX 12V power connectors  
CD/AUX connectors  
Internal I/O  
S/PDIF out connector  
GAME/MIDI connector  
IEEE 1394 connector  
COM2 connector  
4Mb Flash EEPROM  
BIOS features  
AMI BIOS with enhanced ACPI, PnP, DMI2.0, Green  
ASUS EZ Flash, ASUS MyLogo2, Q-Fan, SM BIOS 2.3,  
Multi-Language BIOS, CrashFree BIOS 2  
PCI 2.2, USB 2.0/1.1  
Industry standard  
Manageability  
DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME  
ATX power supply (with 4-pin 12V plug)  
ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm)  
Power Requirement  
Form Factor  
Device drivers  
ASUS PC Probe  
Anti-virus utility  
Support CD contents  
* Specifications are subject to change without notice.  
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Chapter 1  
This chapter describes the motherboard  
features and the new technologies it  
supports.  
Product introduction  
Chapter summary  
1.1 Welcome! ........................................................ 1-1  
1.2 Package contents .......................................... 1-1  
1.3 Special features ............................................. 1-2  
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1.1 Welcome!  
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Thank you for buying the ASUS K8V SE Deluxe motherboard!  
The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies  
making it another standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards!  
The motherboard combines the powers of the AMD Athlon™ 64 processor  
and the VIA K8T800 chipset to set a new benchmark for an effective  
desktop platform solution.  
Supporting up to 3GB of system memory with PC3200/PC2700/PC2100/  
PC1600 DDR SDRAM, high-resolution graphics via an AGP 8X slot, Dual  
Serial ATA RAID, IEEE 1394, USB 2.0, and 6-channel audio features, the  
motherboard takes you ahead in the world of power computing!  
Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it,  
check the items in your package with the list below.  
1.2 Package contents  
Check your motherboard package for the following items.  
ASUS motherboard  
ASUS support CD  
2 x Serial ATA cable  
1 x 4 port USB module with cable  
1 x Single port 1394 module  
1 x S/PDIF out module  
2 x 80-conductor ribbon cable for Ultra DMA 133/100/66 IDE drives  
1 x 40-conductor IDE cable  
1 x Ribbon cable for a 3.5-inch floppy drive  
1 x Serial ATA power cable (Retail boxes only)  
WinDVD Suite (Retail boxes only)  
Instant Music label (Retail boxes only)  
I/O shield  
Bag of extra jumper caps  
User guide  
If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.  
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1.3 Special features  
1.3.1 Product Highlights  
Latest processor technology  
The AMD Athlon™ 64 desktop processor is based on AMD’s 64-bit  
architecture, which represents the landmark introduction of the industry’s  
first x86-64 technology. This processor provides a dramatic leap forward in  
compatibility, performance, investment protection, and reduced total cost  
of ownership and development.  
HyperTransport™ Technology  
HyperTransport™ Technology is a high-speed, low latency, point-to-point  
link designed to increase the communication speed between integrated  
circuits in computers, networking and telecommunicatons equipment up to  
48 times faster than other existing technologies.  
AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ Technology  
The motherboard supports the AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ Technology that  
dynamically and automatically changes the CPU speed, voltage and  
amount of power depending on the task the CPU performs.  
Serial ATA solution  
The motherboard supports four interfaces compliant to the Serial ATA  
(SATA) specification, an evolutionary replacement of the Parallel ATA  
storage interface. The Serial ATA specification allows for thinner, more  
flexible cables with lower pin count, reduced voltage requirement, up to  
150 MB/s data transfer rate.  
Dual Serial ATA RAID  
The motherboard provides two high-performance Serial ATA RAID  
controllers that enhance hard disk performance and data backup  
protection without the cost of additional RAID cards. The Promise® 20378  
RAID controller incorporates two Serial ATA and one parallel connector  
with RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 0+1 functions while the onboard VIA  
VT8237 RAID controller provides an additional two Serial ATA connectors  
for RAID 0 and RAID 1 functions.  
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AGP 8X support  
AGP 8X (AGP 3.0) is the VGA interface specification that enables  
enhanced graphics performance with maximum bandwidth speed of up to  
2.12 GB/s.  
S/PDIF out  
The motherboard’s S/PDIF out function turns your computer into a  
high-end entertainment system with digital connectivity to powerful  
speaker systems.  
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 1394a  
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.  
USB 2.0 technology  
The motherboard implements the new Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0  
specification, extending the connection speed from 12 Mbps on USB 1.1  
to a fast 480 Mbps on USB 2.0 - supporting up to eight USB 2.0 ports. The  
higher bandwidth of USB 2.0 allows connection of devices such as high  
resolution video conferencing cameras, next generation scanners and  
printers, and fast storage units. USB 2.0 is backward compatible with USB  
1.1.  
6-Channel Audio solution  
The motherboard uses an onboard audio Codec that lets you enjoy  
high-quality 6-channel audio without having to buy advanced sound cards.  
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1.3.2 Unique ASUS features  
ASUS Wi-Fi slot  
The ASUS Wi-Fi slot is designed for the ASUS WiFi-b™ add-on card to set  
up an environment for wireless LAN. The ASUS WiFi-b™ add-on card  
bundles the exclusive software Access Point (AP) to save the extra cost of  
a stand-alone AP. In addition, the card comes with user-friendly utilities  
and applications that allow quick connection to notebooks, PDAs and  
other wireless LAN peripherals. See page 2-18.  
AI NET solution  
The Marvell® Gigabit LAN controller chipset is onboard to provide a  
single-chip solution for LAN on Motherboard (LOM) applications. The  
controller integrates 32-bit 10/100/1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet Media  
Access Control (IEEE 802.3 compliant) and Physical Layer Transceiver  
solution to support high performance network applications. The controller  
is equipped with the Virtual Cable Tester™ (VCT) net-diagnosing utility  
that intelligently diagnoses and reports cable faults from a remote location  
up to 100 meters. This feature helps maintain a more stable network  
connection. See page 5-12.  
AI BIOS solution  
The AI BIOS is a combination of three ASUS intelligent solutions: Q-Fan,  
POST Reporter, and CrashFree BIOS 2.  
ASUS Q-Fan technology  
The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly adjusts the fan speeds according to  
the system loading to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. See page  
4-32.  
CrashFree BIOS 2  
This feature allows you to restore the original BIOS data from the ASUS  
support CD in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. This  
protection eliminates the need to buy a replacement ROM chip. See page  
4-5.  
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Chapter 1: Product introduction  
ASUS POST Reporter™  
The motherboard offers an exciting feature called the ASUS POST  
Reporter™ to provide friendly voice messages and alerts during the  
Power-On Self-Tests (POST). Through an added external speaker, you will  
hear the messages informing you of the system boot status and causes of  
boot errors, if any. The bundled Winbond Voice Editor software allows you  
to customize the voice messages, and provides multi-language support.  
See page 3-3.  
ASUS MyLogo2™  
This new feature present in the motherboard allows you to personalize and  
add style to your system with customizable boot logos. See pages 4-34,  
5-7.  
C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall)  
The C.P.R. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to  
the BIOS default settings in case the system hangs due to overclocking.  
When the system hangs due to overclocking, C.P.R. eliminates the need to  
open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. Simply reboot the  
system and the BIOS shows the previous setting so users can amend the  
CPU setting again.  
ASUS EZ Flash BIOS  
With the ASUS 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 4-4.  
ASUS Multi-language BIOS  
The multi-language BIOS allows you to select the language of your choice  
from the available options. The localized BIOS menus allow you to  
configure easier and faster. See page 4-12.  
ASUS Instant Music  
This unique feature allows you to playback audio files even without  
booting the system to Windows™. Just press the ASUS Instant Music  
special function keys and enjoy the music! See pages 4-28, 5-9.  
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Chapter 1: Product introduction  
Chapter 2  
This chapter lists the hardware setup  
procedures that you have to perform when  
installing system components. It includes  
description of the jumpers and connectors  
on the motherboard.  
Hardware information  
Chapter summary  
2.1 Before you proceed ....................................... 2-1  
2.2 Motherboard overview................................... 2-2  
2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ..................... 2-6  
2.4 System memory ............................................2-11  
2.5 Expansion slots ........................................... 2-15  
2.6 Jumpers ........................................................ 2-19  
2.7 Connectors ................................................... 2-21  
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2.1 Before you proceed  
Note of the following precautions before you install motherboard  
components or change any motherboard settings.  
Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any  
component.  
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.  
Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them.  
Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded  
antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component.  
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 motherboard comes with a standby power LED. When lit, this green  
LED 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. The  
illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED.  
SB_PWR  
K8V  
ON  
OFF  
®
Standby  
Power  
Powered  
Off  
K8V SE Deluxe Onboard LED  
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2.2 Motherboard overview  
Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis  
to ensure that the motherboard fits into it.  
Unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard.  
Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage  
motherboard components.  
2.2.1 Placement direction  
When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the  
chassis in the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the  
rear part of the chassis as indicated in the image below.  
2.2.2 Screw holes  
Place nine (9) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the  
motherboard to the chassis.  
Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so may damage the  
motherboard.  
Place this side towards  
the rear of the chassis  
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Chapter 2: Hardware information  
2.2.3 Motherboard layout  
24.5cm (9.6in)  
PS/2KBMS  
T: Mouse  
B: Keyboard  
CPU_FAN  
ATX12V  
KBPWR  
SPDIF_O  
COM1  
USBPWR12  
Bottom:  
USB1  
USB2  
Top:  
1394  
USBPWR34  
PWR_FAN  
USB2.0  
T: USB4  
B: USB3  
Top:  
RJ-45  
VIA  
K8T800  
IE1394_1  
Top:Line In  
Center:Line Out  
Below:Mic In  
VIA  
VT6307  
Chipset  
Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP)  
K8V  
VIA  
SATA2  
SATA1  
PCI1  
PCI2  
PCI3  
PCI4  
PCI5  
VT8237  
CLRTC  
Marvell  
Gigabit  
LAN  
CR2032 3V  
PRI_RAID  
Lithium Cell  
CMOS Power  
SPDIF_OUT  
SEC_SATA PRI_SATA  
AUX  
CD  
Audio  
Codec  
Super  
I/O  
4Mbit  
®
BIOS  
USBPWR56  
USBPWR78  
FP_AUDIO  
SB_PWR  
COM2  
CHASSIS  
GAME  
PANEL  
USB78  
USB56  
WIFI  
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2.2.4 Layout Contents  
Slots  
Page  
1. DDR DIMM slots  
2. PCI slots  
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2-17  
2-17  
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3. AGP slot  
4. Wi-Fi slot  
Jumpers  
Page  
1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC)  
2. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR)  
2-19  
2-20  
3. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPWR12, USBPWR34,  
USBPWR56, USBPWR78)  
2-20  
Rear Panel Connectors  
Page  
1. PS/2 mouse port  
2. Parallel port  
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2-21  
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3. IEEE 1394 port  
4. Gigabit LAN port (RJ-45)  
5. Line In jack  
6. Line Out jack  
7. Microphone jack  
8. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4  
9. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2  
10. Serial connector  
11. S/PDIF out jack  
12. PS/2 keyboard port  
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Internal Connectors  
Page  
1. Primary IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE)  
2. Secondary IDE connector (40-1 pin SEC_IDE)  
3. Floppy disk connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY)  
4. RAID ATA connector (40-1 pin PRI_RAID)  
5. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2)  
6. RAID Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SEC_SATA, PRI_SATA)  
7. CPU fan connector (3-pin CPU_FAN)  
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8. Power fan connector (3-pin PWR_FAN)  
9. Chassis fan connector (3-pin CHA_FAN)  
10. Serial Port 2 connector (10-1 pin COM2)  
11. ATX power connector (20-pin ATXPWR)  
12. ATA 12V power connector (4-pin ATX12V)  
13. USB headers (10-1 pin USB56, USB78)  
14. CD connector (4-pin CD)  
15. AUX connector (4-pin AUX)  
16. IEEE 1394 connector (10-1 pin IE1394_1)  
17. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin FP_AUDIO)  
18. Digital audio connector (6-1 pin SPDIF_OUT)  
19. GAME/MIDI connector (16-1 pin GAME)  
20. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS)  
21. System panel connector (20-pin PANEL)  
- System Power LED Lead (Green 3-1 pin PLED)  
- System Warning Speaker Lead (Orange 4-pin SPKR)  
- Reset Switch (Blue 2-pin RESET)  
- ATX Power Switch (Yellow 2-pin PWRBTN)  
- Hard Disk Activity LED (Red 2-pin IDE_LED)  
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2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)  
2.3.1 Overview  
The motherboard comes with a surface mount 754-pin Zero Insertion  
Force (ZIF) socket designed for the AMD Athlon™ 64 processor.  
The 128-bit-wide data paths of these processors can run applications  
faster than processors with only 32-bit or 64-bit wide data paths.  
Take note of the marked corner (with  
gold triangle) on the CPU. This mark  
should match a specific corner on the  
socket to ensure correct installation.  
Gold triangle  
2.3.2 Installing the CPU  
Follow these steps to install a CPU.  
1. Locate the 754-pin ZIF socket on the motherboard.  
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2. Unlock the socket by pressing the  
lever sideways, then lift it up to a  
90°-100° angle.  
Socket Lever  
Make sure that the socket lever is lifted up to 90°-100° angle,  
otherwise the CPU does not fit in completely.  
3. Position the CPU above the  
socket such that the CPU corner  
with the gold triangle matches the  
socket corner with a small  
triangle.  
4. Carefully insert the CPU into the  
socket until it fits in place.  
Gold triangle  
Small triangle  
The CPU fits only in one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU  
into the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU!  
5. When the CPU is in place, push  
down the socket lever to secure  
the CPU. The lever clicks on the  
side tab to indicate that it is  
locked.  
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2.3.3 Installing the heatsink and fan  
The AMD Athlon™ 64 processor require a specially designed heatsink and  
fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance.  
Make sure that you use only qualified heatsink and fan assembly.  
Follow these steps to install the CPU heatsink and fan.  
1. Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, making sure that the  
heatsink fits properly on the retention module base.  
The retention module base is already installed on the motherboard  
upon purchase.  
You do not have to remove the retention module base when  
installing the CPU or installing other motherboard components.  
CPU Fan  
CPU Heatsink  
Retention Module Base  
Retention bracket  
Retention bracket lock  
Your boxed CPU heatsink and fan assembly should come with  
installation instructions for the CPU, heatsink, and the retention  
mechanism. If the instructions in this section do not match the CPU  
documentation, follow the latter.  
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2. Attach one end of the retention bracket to the retention module base.  
3. Align the other end of the retention bracket (near the retention bracket  
lock) to the retention module base. A clicking sound denotes that the  
retention bracket is in place.  
Make sure that the fan and  
heatsink assembly perfectly  
fits the retention mechanism  
module base, otherwise you  
cannot snap the retention  
bracket in place.  
4. Push down the retention bracket lock on the retention mechanism to  
secure the heatsink and fan to the module base.  
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2.3.4 Connecting the CPU fan cable  
When the heatsink and fan assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan  
cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN.  
CPU Fan Connector  
(CPU_FAN)  
Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! CPU overheating and  
hardware monitoring errors may occur if you fail to plug this connector.  
2.3.5 CPU heatsink and fan Qualified Vendors List  
The following table lists the CPU heatsink and fan assembly that have  
been tested and qualified for use with this motherboard.  
Vendor  
AVC  
Part Number  
Z7UB003  
Thermaltake  
Taisol  
AP1892  
111-8061010-90  
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2.4 System memory  
2.4.1 Overview  
The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual Inline  
Memory Module (DIMM) sockets.  
The following figure illustrates the location of the sockets.  
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2.4.2 Memory configurations  
You may install 64MB, 128MB, 256MB, 512MB, and 1GB unbuffered ECC  
and non-ECC DDR DIMMs into the DIMM sockets using the memory  
configurations in this section.  
Important notes on memory configurations  
Installing DDR DIMMs other than the recommended configurations  
may cause memory sizing error or system boot failure. Use any of  
the recommended configurations in Table 1.  
For optimum compatibility, obtain memory modules from qualified  
vendors. See Qualified Vendors List on page 2-13.  
Use the blue DIMM slots first.  
Stacked RAM and DDR DIMM modules with more than 18 chips  
are not supported.  
Always install DIMMs with the same CAS Latency. For optimum  
compatibility, obtain memory modules from the same vendors. See  
Qualified Vendors List on page 2-13.  
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Table 1 Recommended memory configurations  
Number of  
DIMMs  
DIMM Slot  
DIMM2  
DIMM1  
Single Side  
-
DIMM3  
-
Max Speed  
DDR 400  
DDR 400  
DDR 400  
DDR 400  
DDR 400  
DDR 400  
DDR 400  
DDR 400  
DDR 400  
DDR 400  
DDR 400  
DDR 400  
DDR 400  
DDR 333  
DDR 200  
DDR 200  
DDR 200  
DDR 400  
DDR 333  
DDR 200  
DDR 200  
DDR 200  
DDR 333  
DDR 200  
DDR 200  
DDR 200  
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
-
Single Side  
-
-
-
Single Side  
-
Double Side  
-
-
Double Side  
-
-
-
Double Side  
-
Single Side  
Single Side  
Single Side  
Single Side  
Double Side  
Double Side  
Double Side  
-
Single Side  
Double Side  
-
-
Single Side  
Double Side  
-
-
Single Side  
Double Side  
-
-
Single Side  
Single Side  
Double Side  
Single Side  
Double Side  
Double Side  
Single Side  
Double Side  
Single Side  
Double Side  
Single Side  
Double Side  
Single Side  
Double Side  
Single Side  
Single Side  
Double Side  
Double Side  
-
-
-
-
Double Side  
Single Side  
Single Side  
Single Side  
Single Side  
Double Side  
Double Side  
Double Side  
Double Side  
Single Side  
Single Side  
Double Side  
Double Side  
Single Side  
Single Side  
Double Side  
Double Side  
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DDR Qualified Vendors List  
The following table lists the PC3200 (DDR400) memory modules that have  
been tested and qualified for use with this motherboard.  
Table 2 DDR400 Qualified Vendors List  
Size  
Vendor  
Model  
Chip Brand SS/DS  
Chip  
256M Micron  
256M Micron  
512M Micron  
MT8VDDT3264AG-40BC4  
MT8VDDT3264AG-40BC4  
MT16VDDT6464AG-40BC4  
HYS64D16301GU-5-B  
HYS64D32300GU-5-B  
HYS64D32300GU-5-B  
HYS64D3230HU-5-C  
HYS64D6320HU-5-C  
M368L6432ETM-CCC  
AG32L64T8SQC4S  
B6U808-256M-SAM-400  
B6U808-512M-SAM-400  
77.10736.464  
MDOSS6F3G31YK1EZZ  
NT128D64SH4B1G-5T  
N512D64S8HB1G-5T  
HYMD232646B8J-D43 AA  
KVR400X64C3A/256  
KVR400X64C3A/512  
W9451GCDB-5  
Micron  
Micron  
Micron  
SS  
SS  
DS  
SS  
SS  
DS  
SS  
DS  
DS  
SS  
SS  
DS  
DS  
SS  
SS  
DS  
SS  
SS  
DS  
DS  
SS  
SS  
DS  
SS  
MT46V32M8TG-5BC  
MT46V32M8TG-5BC  
MT46V32M8TG-5BC  
HYB25D256160BT-5B  
HY25D256160BT-5B  
HY25D256800BT-5B  
HYB25D256800CE-5  
HYB25D256800CE-5  
K4H560838E-TCCC  
K4H560838D-TCC4  
K4H560838D-TCC4  
K4H560838D-TCC4  
K4H560838D-TCC4  
K4H560838D-TCC4  
NT5DS16M16BT-5T  
NT5DS32M8BT-5T  
HY5DU56822BT-D43  
HY5DV56822BT-D43  
HY5DV56822BT-D43  
W942508CH-5  
128M Infineon  
256M Infineon  
512M Infineon  
256M Infineon  
512M Infineon  
512M Samsung  
256M ATP  
256M Brain Power  
512M Brain Power  
512M Apacer  
256M ADATA  
128M NANYA  
512M NANYA  
256M Hynix  
256M Kingston  
512M Kingston  
512M Winbond  
256M Kingston  
256M ADATA  
512M TwinMOS  
256M TwinMOS  
256M KINGMAX  
512M KINGMAX  
Infineon  
Infineon  
Infineon  
Infineon  
Infineon  
Samsung  
Samsung  
Samsung  
Samsung  
Samsung  
Samsung  
NANYA  
NANYA  
Hynix  
Hynix  
Hynix  
Winbond  
Winbond  
Winbond  
KVR400X64C25/256  
MDOWBFF3G31JB1EAE  
M2G9J16AGATT9F081AA4T TwinMOS  
M2S9I08AFAPS9F0811A-T  
MPXB62D-38KT3R  
MPXC22D-38KT3R  
W942508BH-5  
W942508BH-5  
TMD7608F8E50D  
A2S56D30ATP  
KDL388P4EA-50  
PSC  
KINGMAX SS  
KINGMAX DS  
KDL388P4EA-50A  
Visit theASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest DDR 400 Qualified  
Vendor List for this motherboard.  
Obtain DDR DIMMs only from ASUS qualified vendors for better  
system performance.  
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2.4.3 Installing a DIMM  
Make sure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing  
DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so may cause  
severe damage to both the motherboard and the components.  
1. Unlock a DIMM socket by  
DDR DIMM NOTCH  
pressing the retaining clips  
outward.  
2. Align a DIMM on the socket such  
that the notch on the DIMM  
matches the break on the socket.  
Unlocked Retaining Clip  
A DDR DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it fits in only one direction.  
DO NOT force a DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM.  
3. Firmly insert the DIMM into the  
socket until the retaining clips  
snap back in place and the DIMM  
is properly seated.  
Locked Retaining Clip  
2.4.4 Removing a DIMM  
Follow these steps to remove a DIMM.  
1. Simultaneously press the  
retaining clips outward to unlock  
the DIMM.  
Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining  
clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with extra force.  
2. Remove the DIMM from the socket.  
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2.5 Expansion slots  
In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The motherboard  
has available PCI slots, an Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot and a  
Wireless Fidelity (Wi-Fi) slot. The following sub-sections describe the slots  
and the expansion cards that they support.  
Make sure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing  
expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and  
damage motherboard components.  
2.5.1 Installing an expansion card  
Follow these steps to install an expansion card.  
1. Read the documentation that came with the expansion card and make  
the necessary hardware settings for the card.  
2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is already installed  
in a chassis).  
3. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you intend to use. Keep the  
screw for later use.  
4. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is  
completely seated on the slot.  
5. Secure the card to the chassis with screws.  
6. Replace the system cover.  
2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card  
After installing the expansion card, configure the card by adjusting the  
software settings.  
1. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any.  
See Chapter 4 for information on BIOS setup.  
2. Assign an IRQ to the card. Refer to the tables on the next page.  
3. Install the software drivers for the expansion card.  
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2.5.3 Interrupt assignments  
Standard Interrupt Assignments  
IRQ  
0
Priority  
Standard Function  
System Timer  
1
1
2
Keyboard Controller  
2
3*  
4*  
5*  
6
7*  
8
9*  
10*  
11*  
12*  
13  
14*  
15*  
N/A  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
3
4
5
6
7
Programmable Interrupt  
Communications Port (COM2)  
Communications Port (COM1)  
Sound Card (sometimes LPT2)  
Floppy Disk Controller  
Printer Port (LPT1)  
System CMOS/Real Time Clock  
ACPI Mode when used  
IRQ Holder for PCI Steering  
IRQ Holder for PCI Steering  
PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port  
Numeric Data Processor  
Primary IDE Channel  
8
9
10  
Secondary IDE Channel  
* These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices.  
IRQ assignments for this motherboard  
INT A  
shared  
shared  
shared  
INT B  
shared  
shared  
INT C  
shared  
shared  
shared  
INT D  
used  
PCI slot 1  
PCI slot 2  
PCI slot 3  
PCI slot 4  
PCI slot 5  
Gigabit LAN  
Onboard RAID  
Onboard 1394  
Serial ATA  
AGP slot  
shared  
When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support  
“Share IRQ” or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments.  
Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the  
system unstable and the card inoperable.  
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2.5.4 PCI slots  
The PCI slots support PCI cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB  
card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. The following  
figure shows a LAN card installed on a PCI slot.  
2.5.5 AGP slot  
The Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot supports AGP8X/4X cards.  
When you buy an AGP card, make sure that you ask for one with +1.5V  
specification. Note the notches on the card golden fingers to ensure that  
they fit the AGP slot on your motherboard.  
Install only 1.5V AGP cards on this motherboard! 3.3V AGP cards are  
not supported in this motherboard.  
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If installing the ATi 9500 or 9700 Pro Series VGA cards, use only the  
card version PN xxx-xxxxx-30 or later, for optimum performance and  
overclocking stability.  
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2.5.6 Wi-Fi slot  
The Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity) slot will support the ASUS Wi-Fi module. Visit  
the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for product updates.  
The Wi-Fi slot conforms to the Institute of Electrical and Electronics  
Engineers (IEEE) 802.11b/g standard for wireless devices operating in the  
2.4 GHz frequency band.  
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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.  
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2.6 Jumpers  
1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC)  
This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in  
CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system  
setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The RAM  
data in CMOS, that include system setup information such as system  
passwords, is powered by the onboard button cell battery.  
To erase the RTC RAM:  
1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord.  
2. Remove the onboard battery.  
3. Move the jumper from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 2-3. Keep the cap  
on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the cap back to  
pins 1-2.  
4. Replace the battery.  
5. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer.  
6. Hold down the <Del> key during the boot process and enter BIOS  
setup menu.  
7. Load the BIOS default settings or key-in data.  
CLRTC  
K8V  
3
2
1
2
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Clear CMOS  
(Default)  
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2. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR)  
This jumper allows you to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up  
feature. Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) if you wish to wake up the  
computer when you press a key on the keyboard. This feature requires  
an ATX power supply that can supply at least 1A on the +5VSB lead,  
and a corresponding setting in the BIOS (See section “4.5.5 APM  
Configuration”).  
KBPWR  
1 2  
2 3  
+5V  
+5VSB  
(Default)  
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3. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPWR12, USBPWR34, USBPWR56,  
USBPWR78)  
Set these jumpers to +5V to wake up the computer from S1 sleep  
mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in low power  
mode) using the connected USB devices. Set to +5VSB to wake up  
from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to CPU, DRAM in slow  
refresh, power supply in reduced power mode).  
USBPWR12  
USBPWR34  
2
1 2  
3
3
2
2
1
+5V  
+5VSB  
(Default)  
+5V  
(Default)  
+5VSB  
K8V  
USBPWR56  
USBPWR78  
2
1 2  
3
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+5V  
(Default)  
+5VSB  
The USB device wake-up feature requires a power supply that can  
provide 500mA on the +5VSB lead for each USB port. Otherwise,  
the system would not power up.  
The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply  
capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in sleep  
mode.  
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2.7 Connectors  
2.7.1 Rear panel connectors  
3
1
4
2
5
6
7
9
12  
11  
10  
8
1. PS/2 mouse port. This green 6-pin connector is for a PS/2 mouse.  
2. Parallel port. This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or  
other devices.  
3. IEEE 1394 port. This 6-pin IEEE 1394 port provides high-speed  
connectivity for audio/video devices, storage peripherals, other PC’s  
and/or portable devices.  
4. RJ-45 port. This port allows connection to a Local Area Network (LAN)  
through a network hub.  
5. Line In jack. This Line In (light blue) jack connects a tape player or  
other audio sources. In 6-channel mode, the function of this jack  
becomes Bass/Center.  
6. Line Out jack. This Line Out (lime) jack connects a headphone or a  
speaker. In 4-channel and 6-channel modes, the function of this jack  
becomes Front Speaker Out.  
7. Microphone jack. This Mic (pink) jack connects a microphone. In  
4-channel and 6-channel modes, the function of this jack becomes  
Rear Speaker Out.  
Audio 2, 4 or 6-channel configuration  
The functions of the Line Out, Line In, and Microphone jacks change  
when you select the 6-channel audio configuration as shown in the  
following table.  
Headphone/  
2-Speaker  
4-Speaker  
6-Speaker  
Light Blue  
Lime  
Line In  
Line Out  
Mic In  
Line In  
Bass/Center  
Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out  
Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out  
Pink  
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8. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB)  
ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices.  
9. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB)  
ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices.  
10. Serial connector. This 9-pin COM1 port is for serial devices.  
11. S/PDIF out jack. This jack connects to external audio output devices.  
12. PS/2 keyboard port. This purple connector is for a PS/2 keyboard.  
2.7.2 Internal connectors  
1. IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE, SEC_IDE)  
This connector supports the provided UltraDMA IDE hard disk ribbon  
cable. Connect the cable’s blue connector to the primary  
(recommended) or secondary IDE connector, then connect the gray  
connector to the UltraDMA slave device (hard disk drive) and the black  
connector to the UltraDMA master device.  
Follow the hard disk drive documentation when setting the device  
in master or slave mode.  
Pin 20 on each IDE connector is removed to match the covered hole  
on the UltraDMA cable connector. This prevents incorrect orientation  
when you connect the cables.  
The hole near the blue connector on the UltraDMA cable is  
intentional.  
NOTE: Orient the red markings  
(usually zigzag) on the IDE  
ribbon cable to PIN 1.  
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2. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY)  
This connector supports the provided floppy drive ribbon cable. After  
connecting one end to the motherboard, connect the other end to the  
floppy drive. (Pin 5 is removed to prevent incorrect insertion when  
using ribbon cables with pin 5 plug).  
PIN 1  
FLOPPY  
NOTE: Orient the red markings on  
the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1.  
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3. RAID ATA connector (40-1 pin PRI_RAID)  
This connector supports either RAID 0, RAID 1 or RAID 0 + 1  
configuration with the Serial ATA connectors through the onboard  
Promise® PDC20378 controller. You can use the RAID feature to set up  
a disk array configuration and to support additional IDE devices.  
K8V  
PRI_RAID  
PIN 1  
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NOTE: Orient the red markings  
(usually zigzag) on the IDE  
ribbon cable to PIN 1.  
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Important notes on the RAID feature:  
By default, the drive that you connect to the primary  
connector follows the ATA133/100/66/33 protocol as an  
independent drive, not as a disk array.  
The RAID/SATA controller chipset does not support ATAPI  
devices such as CD-ROMs, DVD-ROMs, etc.  
Refer to sections “5.6 Promise® RAID Configurations” and  
“5.7 VIA RAID Configurations” for details.  
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4. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, )  
These next generation connectors support the thin Serial ATA cables  
for primary internal storage devices. The current Serial ATA interface  
allows up to 150 MB/s data transfer rate, faster than the standard  
parallel ATA with 133 MB/s (UltraDMA133).  
SATA2  
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Important notes on Serial ATA solution:  
• The Serial ATA cable is smaller and more flexible allowing easier  
routing inside the chassis. The lower pin count of the Serial ATA  
cable eliminates the problem caused by the wide, flat ribbon cables  
of the Parallel ATA interface.  
Hot plug support for Serial ATA drive and connections is not  
available in this motherboard.  
Install Windows® XP Service Pack 1 when using Serial ATA.  
Refer to section “5.7 VIA RAID Configurations” for details on  
SATA RAID configuration.  
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5. RAID Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SEC_SATA, PRI_SATA)  
These Serial ATA connectors support SATA hard disks that you may  
configure as a RAID set. Through the onboard Promise® PDC20378  
RAID controller, you may create a RAID 0, RAID 1,or RAID 0+1  
configuration together with the RAID ATA133 connector. See Chapter 5  
for details on RAID configuration.  
SEC_SATA  
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PRI_SATA  
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SATA RAID Connectors  
If you wish to create a RAID set, make sure that you have  
connected the Serial ATA cable and installed Serial ATA devices.  
You cannot enter the SATARaid™ utility and SATA BIOS setup  
during POST if no Serial ATA device is connected.  
The Promise® PDC20378 RAID controller does not support ATAPI  
devices such as CD-ROMs, DVD-ROMs, etc.  
Refer to section “5.6 Promise® RAID Configurations” for details on  
SATA RAID configuration.  
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6. CPU, Power and Chassis Fan Connectors  
(3-pin CPU_FAN, PWR_FAN, CHA_FAN)  
The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350mA~740mA (8.88W  
max.) or a total of 1A~2.22A (26.64W max.) at +12V. Connect the fan  
cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, making sure that the  
black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector.  
Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Lack of  
sufficient air flow within the system may damage the motherboard  
components. These are not jumpers! DO NOT place jumper caps on  
the fan connectors!  
CPU_FAN  
PWR_FAN  
Rotation  
K8V  
+12V  
GND  
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CHA_FAN  
GND  
+12V  
Rotation  
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12-Volt Fan Connectors  
7. Serial Port 2 connector (10-1 pin COM2)  
This connector accommodates a serial port using a serial port bracket.  
Connect the bracket cable to this connector then install the bracket into  
a slot opening at the back of the system chassis.  
COM2  
PIN 1  
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The serial port bracket is purchased separately.  
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8. ATX power connectors (20-pin ATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V)  
These connectors connect to an ATX 12V power supply. The plugs  
from the power supply are designed to fit these connectors in only one  
orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the  
connectors completely fit.  
In addition to the 20-pin ATX power connector, this motherboard  
requires that you connect the 4-pin ATX +12V power plug to provide  
sufficient power to the CPU.  
Do not forget to connect the 4-pin ATX +12V power plug.  
Otherwise, the system does not boot up.  
Make sure that your ATX 12V power supply can provide 8A on the  
+12V lead and at least 1A on the +5-volt standby lead (+5VSB).  
The minimum recommended wattage is 300W, or 350W for a fully  
configured system. The system may become unstable or may not  
boot up if the power is inadequate.  
ATXPWR  
ATX12V  
Pin 1  
+12.0VDC  
+5.0VDC  
+5.0VDC  
-5.0VDC  
COM  
+12V DC  
GND  
+12V DC  
GND  
+5VSB  
PWR_OK  
COM  
+5.0VDC  
COM  
COM  
COM  
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+5.0VDC  
COM  
PS_ON#  
COM  
+3.3VDC  
+3.3VDC  
-12.0VDC  
+3.3VDC  
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9. USB headers (10-1 pin USB56, USB78)  
If the USB ports on the rear panel are inadequate, a USB header is  
available for additional USB ports. The USB header complies with USB  
2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. This  
speed advantage over the conventional 12 Mbps on USB 1.1 allows  
faster Internet connection, interactive gaming, and simultaneous  
running of high-speed peripherals.  
You must install the driver before you can use the USB 2.0 capability.  
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USB56  
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NEVER connect a 1394 cable to any of the USB (blue) connectors.  
Doing so will damage the motherboard!  
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10. Internal audio connectors (4-pin CD, AUX)  
These connectors allow you to receive stereo audio input from sound  
sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card.  
CD (Black) AUX (White)  
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Left Audio Channel  
Ground  
Right Audio Channel  
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11. IEEE 1394 connectors (10-1 pin IE1394_1)  
This connector is for the bundled IEEE 1394 module. Attach the  
10-1 pin cable plug to thiss connector. You may also connect a  
1394-compliant internal hard disk to this connector.  
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IE1394_1  
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NEVER connect a USB cable to the IEEE 1394 (orange) connector.  
Doing so will damage the motherboard!  
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12. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin FP_AUDIO)  
This is an interface for the front panel audio cable that allow  
convenient connection and control of audio devices.  
By default, the pins labeled LINE_OUT_R/BLINE_OUT_R and the pins  
LINE_OUT_L/BLINE_OUT_L are shorted with jumper caps. Remove  
the caps only when you are connecting the front panel audio cable.  
FP_AUDIO  
K8V  
BLINE_OUT_L  
Line out_L  
NC  
BLINE_OUT_R  
+5VA  
Line out_R  
MICPWR  
MIC2  
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13. Digital Audio connector (6-1 pin SPDIF_OUT)  
This connector is for the S/PDIF audio module to allow digital sound  
output. Connect one end of the S/PDIF audio cable to this connector  
and the other end to the S/PDIF module.  
SPDIF_OUT  
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14. GAME/MIDI connector (16-1 pin GAME)  
This connector supports a GAME/MIDI module. If a GAME/MIDI  
module is available, connect the GAME/MIDI cable to this connector.  
The GAME/MIDI port on the module connects a joystick or a game pad  
for playing games, and MIDI devices for playing or editing audio files.  
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15. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS)  
This lead is for a chassis designed with intrusion detection feature.  
This requires an external detection mechanism such as a chassis  
intrusion sensor or microswitch. When you remove any chassis  
component, the sensor triggers and sends a high-level signal to this  
lead to record a chassis intrusion event.  
By default, the pins labeled “Chassis Signal” and “Ground” are shorted  
with a jumper cap. If you wish to use the chassis intrusion detection  
feature, remove the jumper cap from the pins.  
CHASSIS  
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16. System panel connector (20-pin PANEL)  
This connector accommodates several system front panel functions.  
Speaker  
Connector  
Power LED  
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Reset SW  
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Switch*  
IDE_LED  
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System Panel Connector  
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Requires an ATX power supply.  
• System Power LED Lead (Green 3-1 pin PLED)  
This 3-1 pin connector connects to the system power LED. The LED  
lights up when you turn on the system power, and blinks when the  
system is in sleep mode.  
• System Warning Speaker Lead (Orange 4-pin SPKR)  
This 4-pin connector connects to the case-mounted speaker and  
allows you to hear system beeps and warnings.  
• Reset Switch Lead (Blue 2-pin RESET)  
This 2-pin connector connects to the case-mounted reset switch for  
rebooting the system without turning off the system power.  
ATX Power Switch / Soft-Off Switch Lead (Yellow 2-pin PWRBTN )  
This connector connects a switch that controls the system power.  
Pressing the power switch turns the system between ON and SLEEP,  
or ON and SOFT OFF, depending on the BIOS or OS settings.  
Pressing the power switch while in the ON mode for more than four  
seconds turns the system OFF.  
• Hard disk activity LED (Red 2-pin IDE_LED)  
This connector supplies power to the hard disk activity LED. Any read  
or write activity of an IDE device causes this LED to light up.  
The System Panel connector is color-coded for easy and foolproof  
connection. Take note of the specific connector colors as described.  
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Chapter 3  
This chapter describes the power up  
sequence, the vocal POST messages and  
ways of shutting down the system.  
Powering up  
Chapter summary  
3.1 Starting up for the first time.......................... 3-1  
3.2 Powering off the computer ........................... 3-2  
3.3 ASUS POST Reporter................................. 3-3  
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3.1 Starting up for the first time  
1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover.  
2. Make sure that all switches are off.  
3. Connect the power cord to the power connector at the back of the system  
chassis.  
4. Connect the power cord to a power outlet that is equipped with a surge  
protector.  
5. Turn on the devices in the following order:  
a. Monitor  
b. External SCSI devices (starting with the last device on the chain)  
c. System power (if you are using an ATX power supply, you need to  
switch on the power supply as well as press the ATX power switch on  
the front of the chassis).  
6. After applying power, the power LED on the system front panel case lights  
up. For ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up when you press the  
ATX power switch. If your monitor complies with “green” standards or if it  
has a “power standby” feature, the monitor LED may light up or switch  
between orange and green after the system LED turns on. The system  
then runs the power-on tests. While the tests are running, the BIOS beeps  
or additional messages appear on the screen. If you do not see anything  
within 30 seconds from the time you turned on the power, the system may  
have failed a power-on test. Check the jumper settings and connections or  
call your retailer for assistance.  
7. At power on, hold down <Del> to enter BIOS Setup. Follow the  
instructions in Chapter 4.  
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3.2 Powering off the computer  
3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function  
If you are using Windows® 98SE/ME/2000:  
1. Click the Start button then click Shut Down...  
2. Make sure that the Shut down option button is selected, then click the  
OK button to shut down the computer.  
3. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down.  
If you are using Windows® XP:  
1. Click the Start button then select Turn Off Computer.  
2. Click the Turn Off button to shut down the computer.  
3. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down.  
3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch  
While the system is ON, pressing the power switch for less than four  
seconds puts the system to sleep mode or to soft-off mode, depending on  
the BIOS setting. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds  
lets the system enter the soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. See  
section “4.5 Power Menu” in Chapter 4.  
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3.3 ASUS POST Reporter™  
This motherboard includes the Winbond speech controller to support a  
special feature called the ASUS POST Reporter™. This feature gives you  
vocal POST messages and alerts to inform you of system events and boot  
status. In case of a boot failure, you will hear the specific cause of the  
problem.  
These POST messages are customizable using the Winbond Voice Editor  
software that came with your package. You can record your own  
messages to replace the default messages.  
3.3.1 Vocal POST messages  
Following is a list of the default POST messages and their corresponding  
actions:  
POST Message  
Action  
No CPU installed  
• Install a supported processor into  
the CPU socket. See section “2.3  
Central Processing Unit (CPU)” for  
supported processors.  
System failed CPU test  
• Check the CPU if properly installed.  
• Call ASUS technical support for  
assistance. See the “ASUS contact  
information” on the inside front  
cover of this manual.  
System failed memory test  
• Install supported DDR DIMMs into  
the sockets.  
• Check if the DIMMs on the DIMM  
sockets are properly installed.  
• Make sure that your DIMMs are  
not defective.  
• Refer to section “2.4 System  
memory” for instructions on  
installing a DIMM.  
System failed VGA test  
• Install a PCI VGA card into one of  
the PCI slots, or a 1.5V AGP card  
into the AGP slot.  
• Make sure that your VGA/AGP card  
is not defective.  
System failed due to CPU  
overclocking  
• Check your CPU settings in the  
BIOS and make sure you only set to  
the recommended settings. See  
section “4.4 Advanced menu.”  
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POST Message  
Action  
No keyboard detected  
• Check your keyboard if it is properly  
connected to the purple PS/2  
connector on the rear panel.  
• See section “2.7.1 Rear panel  
connectors” for the location of the  
connector.  
No IDE hard disk detected  
• Make sure you have connected an  
IDE hard disk drive to one of the  
IDE connectors on the motherboard.  
CPU temperature too high  
CPU fan failed  
• Check CPU fan if it is working  
properly.  
• Check the CPU fan and make sure  
it turns on after you apply power  
to the system.  
• Make sure that your CPU fan  
supports the fan speed detection  
function.  
CPU voltage out of range  
• Check your power supply and  
make sure it is not defective.  
• Call ASUS technical support for  
assistance. See the “ASUS contact  
information” on the inside front  
cover of this manual.  
System completed Power-On Self Test • No action required  
Computer now booting from operating • No action required  
system  
You may disable the ASUS POST Reporter™ in the BIOS setup. See  
section “4.4.6 Speech Configuration”.  
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3.3.2 Winbond Voice Editor  
The Winbond Voice Editor software allows you to customize the vocal  
POST messages. Install the software from the utilities menu of the support  
CD. See section “5.2.3 Utilities menu” for details.  
To avoid conflicts, do not run the Winbond Voice Editor while running  
the ASUS PC Probe.  
Follow these steps to use the Winbond Voice Editor.  
Launching the program  
Launch the program either from the Winbond Voice Editor icon on your  
desktop, or from the Windows Start menu, select Programs->Winbond  
Voice Editor->Voice Editor  
.
The Winbond Voice Editor screen appears.  
Default Messages  
POST Events  
Playing the default wave files  
To play the default wave files, simply click on a POST event on the left  
side of the screen, then click the Play button.  
The default language setting is English.  
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Changing the default language  
1. Click the Load button. A window  
showing the available languages  
appears.  
2. Select your desired language  
then click Open. The event  
messages for the language you  
selected appear on the Voice  
Editor screen.  
For some languages, not all events have a corresponding message  
due to file size constraints.  
3. Click the Write button to update the EEPROM.  
4. Click Yes on the confirmation  
window that appears. The next  
time you boot your computer,  
the POST messages are  
announced in the language that  
you selected .  
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Customizing your POST messages  
If your language is not in the selection or if you wish to record your own  
POST messages to replace the pre-installed wave files, you may easily do  
so.  
Follow these steps to customize your POST messages.  
1. Launch the Voice Editor and take note of the list of POST events on  
the leftmost column of the screen.  
2. Prepare your message for each event.  
The total compressed size for all the wave files must not exceed 1Mbit,  
so make your messages as short as possible.  
3. Use a recording software, such as Windows Recorder, to record your  
messages.  
4. Save the messages as wave files (.WAV). It is recommended that you  
save your files in low quality to keep them small. For example, use  
8-bit, mono quality at 22Khz sampling rate.  
You may want to create a separate folder for your wave files so you  
can locate them easily in one place.  
5. From the Voice Editor screen,  
click the Add button to display the  
Add Wave File window.  
6. Copy the wave files that you  
recorded to the database. Close  
the window when done.  
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