K8V Deluxe
User Guide
Contents
Notices ........................................................................................... vi
Safety information ......................................................................... vii
About this guide............................................................................ viii
How this guide is organized ................................................ viii
Conventions used in this guide ............................................. ix
Where to find more information ............................................. ix
ASUS contact information ...............................................................x
K8V 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 Value-added solutions............................................ 1-5
1.4 Motherboard overview ........................................................ 1-6
1.4.1 Major components ................................................. 1-6
1.4.2 Core specifications ................................................ 1-8
Chapter 2: Hardware information
2.1 Motherboard installation ..................................................... 2-1
2.1.1 Placement direction ............................................... 2-1
2.1.2 Screw holes ........................................................... 2-1
2.2 Motherboard layout ............................................................ 2-2
2.3 Before you proceed ............................................................ 2-3
2.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU)........................................... 2-4
2.4.1 Overview ................................................................ 2-4
2.4.2 Installing the CPU .................................................. 2-5
2.4.3 Installing the heatsink and fan ............................... 2-7
2.4.4 Connecting the CPU Fan cable ............................. 2-9
2.4.5 CPU heatsink and fan qualified vendor list .......... 2-10
2.5 System memory ................................................................2-11
2.5.1 Overview ...............................................................2-11
2.5.2 Memory configurations ........................................ 2-12
2.5.3 Installing a DIMM ................................................. 2-14
2.5.4 Removing a DIMM ............................................... 2-14
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2.6 Expansion slots ................................................................ 2-15
2.6.1 Installing an expansion card ................................ 2-15
2.6.2 Configuring an expansion card ............................ 2-15
2.6.3 PCI slots .............................................................. 2-17
2.6.4 AGP slot ............................................................... 2-18
2.6.5 Wi-Fi slot .............................................................. 2-19
2.7 Jumpers............................................................................ 2-20
2.8 Connectors ....................................................................... 2-23
Chapter 3: Powering up
3.1 Starting up for the first time ................................................ 3-1
3.2 Vocal POST messages ...................................................... 3-2
3.3 Powering off the computer ................................................. 3-4
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 ...................... 4-1
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
4.2 BIOS Setup program .......................................................... 4-7
4.2.1 BIOS menu screen ................................................ 4-8
4.2.2 Menu bar ................................................................ 4-8
4.2.3 Navigation keys ..................................................... 4-8
4.2.4 Menu items ............................................................ 4-9
4.2.5 Sub-menu items..................................................... 4-9
4.2.6 Configuration fields ................................................ 4-9
4.2.7 Pop-up window ...................................................... 4-9
4.2.8 Scroll bar ................................................................ 4-9
4.2.9 General help .......................................................... 4-9
4.3 Main menu........................................................................ 4-10
4.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xxxx]..................................... 4-10
4.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] ............................. 4-10
4.3.3 Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.] ....................... 4-10
4.3.4 Primary and Secondary IDE Master/Slave ...........4-11
4.3.5 System Information .............................................. 4-12
4.4 Advanced menu ............................................................... 4-13
4.4.1 CPU Configuration ............................................... 4-13
4.4.2 Chipset................................................................. 4-19
4.4.3 Onboard Devices Configuration........................... 4-22
4.4.4 PCI PnP ............................................................... 4-25
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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 ACPI Suspend Mode [Auto] ................................. 4-29
4.5.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume [No] ....................... 4-29
4.5.3 ACPI 2.0 Support [No] ......................................... 4-29
4.5.4 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] ............................. 4-29
4.5.5 APM Configuration............................................... 4-30
4.5.6 Hardware Monitor ................................................ 4-32
4.6 Boot menu ........................................................................ 4-34
4.6.1 Boot Device Priority ............................................. 4-34
4.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration ................................. 4-35
4.6.3 Security ................................................................ 4-36
4.7 Exit menu ......................................................................... 4-39
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 Update ........................................................ 5-7
5.3.2 ASUS MyLogo2™.................................................. 5-8
5.3.3 ASUS PC Probe .................................................. 5-10
5.3.4 Multi-channel Audio Feature ................................ 5-14
5.4 VIA® RAID configurations ................................................. 5-18
5.5 Promise® RAID configurations.......................................... 5-25
5.6 Using Makedisk.exe ......................................................... 5-33
5.7 Marvell® Virtual Cable Tester Technology™ ..................... 5-34
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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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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 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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About this guide
This user guide contains the information you need when installing the
ASUS K8V Deluxe motherboard.
How this guide is organized
This manual contains the following parts:
• Chapter 1: Product introduction
This chapter describes the features of the K8V Deluxe motherboard. It
includes brief descriptions of the special attributes of the motherboard
and the new technology 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 switches, 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.
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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.
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. The ASUS websites are listed in the
ASUS Contact Information on page x.
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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ASUS contact information
ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (Asia-Pacific)
Address:
150 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 112
+886-2-2894-3447
+886-2-2894-3449
General Tel:
General Fax:
Web Site:
www.asus.com.tw
Technical Support
MB/Others (Tel):
Notebook (Tel):
+886-2-2890-7121 (English)
+886-2-2890-7122 (English)
Desktop/Server (Tel): +886-2-2890-7123 (English)
Support Fax: +886-2-2890-7698
ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America)
Address:
44370 Nobel Drive, Fremont, CA 94538, USA
+1-502-933-8713
General Fax:
General Email:
Web Site:
usa.asus.com
Technical Support
Support Fax:
General Support:
Notebook Support:
Support Email:
+1-502-933-8713
+1-502-995-0883
+1-510-739-3777 x5110
ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria)
Address:
Harkortstr. 25, 40880 Ratingen, BRD, Germany
[email protected] (for marketing requests only)
+49-2102-9599-31
General Email:
General Fax:
Web Site:
www.asuscom.de
Technical Support
Components:
+49-2102-9599-0
Notebook PC:
Support Fax:
+49-2102-9599-10
+49-2102-9599-11
Support Email:
www.asuscom.de/support (for online support)
ASUSTeK COMPUTER (Middle East and North Africa)
Address:
P.O. Box 64133, Dubai, U.A.E.
+9714-283-1774
+9714-283-1775
General Tel:
General Fax:
Web Site:
www.ASUSarabia.com
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K8V Deluxe specifications summary
CPU
Socket 754 for AMD Athlon™ 64 processor with built-in 1MB
L2 cache
AMD64 architecture that enables simultaneous 32-bit and
64-bit computing
Chipset
VIA K8T800
VIA VT8237
System Bus
Memory
Scalable Hyper-Transport Bus
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 UltraATA 133 connectors
- 2 x SATA with RAID 0, RAID 1
Promise R20378 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
3COM® 3C940 Gbit LAN controller
Maximum of 8 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 BIOS
ASUS MyLogo2
ASUS Instant Music
ASUS Q-Fan
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 BIOS2
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
Support CD contents
ASUS PC Probe
Trend Micro™ PC-cillin 2002 anti-virus software
* Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Chapter 1
This chapter describes the features of the
K8V Deluxe motherboard. It includes brief
explanations of the special attributes of the
motherboard and the new technology it
supports.
Product introduction
Chapter summary
1.1 Welcome! ........................................................ 1-1
1.2 Package contents .......................................... 1-1
1.3 Special features ............................................. 1-2
1.4 Motherboard overview................................... 1-6
ASUS K8V Deluxe motherboard
1.1 Welcome!
®
Thank you for buying the ASUS K8V Deluxe motherboard!
The ASUSK8V Deluxe motherboard delivers a host of new features and
latest technologies making it another standout in the long line of ASUS
quality motherboards!
The K8V Deluxe incorporates the AMD® Athlon™64 Processor in a
Socket 754 package that is designed for high performance desktop
applications. It provides a 800Mhz HyperTransport Bus with the VIA®
K8T800 chipset that sets a new benchmark for an effective desktop
platform solution.
Supporting up to 3GB of system memory with PC3200/PC2700/PC2100/
PC1600 unbuffered DDR SDRAM modules, high-resolution graphics via
an AGP 8X slot, Serial ATA support, RAID, IEEE 1394, USB 2.0 and
6-channel audio features, the K8V Deluxe 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 K8V Deluxe package for the following items.
ASUS K8V Deluxe motherboard
ASUS support CD
S/PDIF out module
40-conductor IDE cable
I/O shield
2 x SATA cable
1 x Single port 1394 module
1 x 4 port USB module with cable
1 x SATA power cable
Bag of extra jumper caps
User Guide
WinDVD Suite
2 x 80-conductor ribbon cable for
UltraATA/66/100/133 IDE
drives
Instant Music label
Ribbon cable for a 3.5-inch floppy
drive
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 next-generation processor provides a
dramatic leap forward in compatibility, performance, investment protection,
and reduced total cost of ownership and development. See page 2-4 for
details.
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, servers, embedded systems, and networking and
telecommunicatons equipment up to 48 times faster than some existing
technologies.
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. See page 2-25.
Dual SATA RAID
The K8V motherboard provides two high-performance Serial ATA RAID
controllers that enhances hard disk performance and data back-up
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 VIA® VT8237 RAID
controller provides another two Serial ATA connectors for RAID 0 and
RAID 1 functions. See pages 5-18, 5-25.
AGP 8X support
AGP 8X (AGP 3.0) is the next generation VGA interface specification that
enables enhanced graphics performance with high bandwidth speeds up
to 2.12 GB/s. See page 2-18.
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ASUS Wi-Fi slot
The ASUS Wi-Fi slot is based on the 802.11b/g wireless standard that is
specifically 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 AP (Access Point) 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. The proprietary slot supports the 802.11g
standard for future upgrades. See page 2-19.
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 shut down and
reboot the system, and BIOS automatically restores the CPU default
setting for each parameter.
AI NET solution
The 3Com® 3C940 Gigabit PCI LAN controller chipset is onboard to
provide a single-chip solution for LAN on Motherboard (LOM) applications.
The 3C940 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 net-diagnosing utility, VCT (Virtual
Cable Tester), 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 5-34.
AI BIOS solution
The AI BIOS is a combination of three ASUS intelligent solutions: Q-Fan,
POST Reporter, and CrashFree BIOS2.
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
pages 4-32, 4-33.
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ASUS POST Reporter
K8V Deluxe offers a new 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 3-2.
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.
ASUS MyLogo2™
This new feature present in the K8V Deluxe motherboard allows you to
personalize and add style to your system with customizable boot logos.
See pages 5-8.
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. Visit the ASUS website for information on the
supported languages. See page 4-10.
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.
See page 2-30.
6-Channel Audio solution
The K8V Deluxe uses an onboard audio CODEC that lets you enjoy high-
quality 6-channel audio without having to buy advanced sound cards. See
page 5-14.
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S/PDIF out
The K8V’s S/PDIF out function turns your computer into a high-end
entertainment system with digital connectivity to powerful sound systems.
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 details on page 4-28.
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.
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 8 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. See page 2-29.
BONUS!
Free bundled TrendMicro™ PC-cillin 2002 anti-virus software (OEM
version)
1.3.2 Value-added solutions
Temperature, fan, and voltage monitoring
The CPU temperature is monitored by the Winbond W83697HF to prevent
overheating and damage. The system fan rotations per minute (RPM) is
monitored for timely failure detection. The system voltage levels are
monitored to ensure stable supply of current for critical components.
ASUS update
This utility allows you to update the motherboard BIOS through a user-
friendly interface. Connect to the Internet then to the ASUS FTP site
nearest you to obtain the latest BIOS version for your motherboard.
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1.4 Motherboard overview
Before you install the K8V Deluxe motherboard, familiarize yourself with its
physical configuration and available features to facilitate the motherboard
installation and future upgrades. A sufficient knowledge of the motherboard
specifications will also help you avoid mistakes that may damage the
board and its components.
1.4.1 Major components
The following are the major components of the K8V Deluxe motherboard
as pointed out in the picture on page 1-7.
1. 12V ATX power connector
2. NorthBridge controller
3. CPU socket
18. Speech controller
19. PCI connectors
20. Audio CODEC
21. Gigabit LAN controller
22. IEEE 1394 controller
23. PS/2 Mouse
4. DDR DIMM sockets
5. ATX Power connector
6. IDE connectors
7. AGP slot
24. Parallel port
8. Floppy disk connector
9. Serial ATA connectors
10. RAID Ultra ATA/133 connector
11. Flash ROM
25. IEEE 1394 port
26. RJ-45 port
27. Line In jack
28. Line Out jack
12. Standby power LED
13. Super I/O controller
14. SouthBridge controller
15. RAID controller
29. Microphone jack
30. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2
31. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4
32. Serial port
16. COM2 connector
17. WiFi connector
33. S/PDIF jack
34. Keyboard port
See page 1-8 for the specifications of each component. Refer to
Chapter 2 for detailed information on the components.
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1.4.2 Core specifications
ATX 12V connector. This power connector connects the 4-pin 12V
plug from the ATX 12V power supply.
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North bridge controller. The VIA® K8T800 supports AGP 8X
mode, Ultra V-Link, and an ultra scalable HyperTransport™ link to
the CPU.
2
CPU socket. A 754-pin surface mount, Zero Insertion Force (ZIF)
socket designed for the AMD Athlon 64™processor with an
integrated low-latency high-bandwidth memory controller and a
highly-scalable HyperTransport™ technology-based system bus.
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DDR DIMM sockets. These three 184-pin DIMM sockets support up
to 3GB system memory using ECC or non-ECC PC3200/2700/2100/
1600 unbuffered DDR DIMMs.
ATX power connector. This 20-pin connector connects to an ATX
+12V power supply. The power supply must have at least 1.5A on the
+5V standby lead (+5VSB).
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IDE connectors. These dual-channel bus master IDE connectors
support Ultra DMA133/100, PIO Modes 3 & 4 IDE devices. Both the
primary (blue) and secondary (black) connectors are slotted to prevent
incorrect insertion of the IDE ribbon cable.
AGP slot. This Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot supports 1.5V
AGP8X mode graphics cards for 3D graphical applications.
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Floppy disk connector. This connector accommodates the provided
ribbon cable for the floppy disk drive. One side of the connector is
slotted to prevent incorrect insertion of the floppy disk cable.
SATA connectors. These four 7-pin connectors support Serial ATA
that allows for up to 150MB/s data transfer rate, faster than the
standard Parallel ATA with 133 MB/s.
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RAID ATA133 connector. This bus master IDE connector supports
Ultra DMA/133 IDE devices. This connector is slotted to prevent
incorrect insertion of the IDE ribbon cable.
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Flash ROM. This 4Mb firmware contains the programmable BIOS
program.
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Standby power LED. This LED lights up if there is a standby
power on the motherboard. This LED acts as a reminder to turn off
the system power before plugging or unplugging devices.
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Super I/O controller. The Winbond W83697HF provides the
commonly used Super I/O functionality. The chipset supports a high-
performance floppy disk controller for a 360K/720K/1.44M/2.88M
floppy disk drive, a multi-mode parallel port, 2 serial ports, the mouse
and keyboard interface and the LPC (Low Pin Count) interface.
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SouthBridge controller. The VIA® VT8237 integrated peripheral
controller supports various I/O functions including two Serial ATA
ports, RAID functionality, 2-channel ATA/133 bus master IDE
controller, up to eight USB 2.0 ports, LPC Super I/O interface,
AC’97 interface and PCI 2.2 interface.
RAID controller. The Promise® R20378 RAID controller provides
high-performance RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 0+1 functionality and
complies with the Serial ATA and UltraDMA 133 specifications.
COM2 connector. This 9-pin COM2 connector is for a COM2 cable
for an additional serial port.
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WiFi slot. The WiFi (Wireless Fidelity) slot connects a Wi-Fi
wireless networking module that allows 11Mbps transmission (with
a fallback to 5.5, 2 and 1 Mbps) in the 2.4 GHz band. Wi-Fi
networks use radio technologies known as IEEE 802.11b to provide
a fast reliable wireless connectivity.
Speech controller. The Winbond 83791SD facilitates the POST
speech functionality.
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PCI slots. These five 32-bit PCI 2.3 expansion slots support bus
master PCI cards like SCSI or LAN cards with 133MB/s maximum
throughput.
Audio CODEC. The ADI 1980 is an AC’97 compliant audio
CODEC for PC multimedia systems.
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Gigabit LAN controller. The 3Com® Gigabit LAN delivers transfer
rates up to ten times faster than conventional 10/100 Ethernet
connections. Ideal for handling large amounts of data such as
video, audio and voice.
IEEE 1394 controller. The VIA® VT6307 is a single-chip, low power
2-port IEEE 1394 host controller providing high speed, flexible
connectivity to a wide range of peripherals and consumer
electronics.
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PS/2 mouse port. This green 6-pin connector is for a PS/2 mouse.
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Parallel port. This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner,
or other devices.
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IEEE1394 port. This 6-pin IEEE 1394 port provides high-speed
connectivity for audio/video devices, storage peripherals, other
PCs and/or portable devices.
RJ-45 port. This port allows connection to a Local Area Network
(LAN) through a network hub.
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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 Speaker.
Line Out jack. This Line Out (lime) jack connects a headphone or a
speaker. In 6-channel mode, the function of this jack becomes Front
Speaker Out.
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Microphone jack. This Mic (pink) jack connects a microphone. In 6-
channel mode, the function of this jack becomes Rear Speaker Out.
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USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus
(USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices.
USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB)
ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices.
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Serial port. This 9-pin COM1 port is for pointing devices or other
serial devices.
S/PDIF jack. This jack connects to external audio output devices.
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PS/2 keyboard port. This purple connector is for a PS/2 keyboard.
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Chapter 2
This chapter describes the hardware setup
procedures that you have to perform when
installing system components. It includes
details on the switches, jumpers, and
connectors on the motherboard.
Hardware information
Chapter summary
2.1 Motherboard installation ............................... 2-1
2.2 Motherboard layout ....................................... 2-2
2.3 Before you proceed ....................................... 2-3
2.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ..................... 2-4
2.5 System memory ............................................2-11
2.6 Expansion slots ........................................... 2-15
2.7 Jumpers ........................................................ 2-20
2.8 Connectors ................................................... 2-23
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2.1 Motherboard installation
Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis
to ensure that the motherboard fits into it. The K8V Deluxe uses the ATX
form factor that measures 12 inches x 9.6 inches.
Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the
motherboard. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and
damage motherboard components.
2.1.1 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.
2.1.2 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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2.2 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
VT8237
SATA2
SATA1
PCI1
CLRTC
Gigabit
LAN
PCI2
PCI3
PCI4
PCI5
CR2032 3V
Lithium Cell
CMOS Power
PRI_RAID
SPDIF_OUT
CD
SEC_SATA PRI_SATA
AUX
Audio
Codec
4Mbit
BIOS
Super
I/O
®
USBPWR56
USBPWR78
FP_AUDIO
SB_PWR
COM2
CHASSIS
GAME
PANEL
Speech
Controller
USB78
USB56
WIFI
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2.3 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.
When lit, the 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
ON
OFF
®
Standby
Power
Powered
Off
K8V Onboard LED
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2.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU)
2.4.1 Overview
The motherboard comes with a surface mount 754-pin Zero Insertion
Force (ZIF) socket. The socket is designed for the new AMD Athlon™ 64
Processor in the 754-pin lidded ceramic micro PGA package. The AMD
Athlon™ 64 processor is a 64-bit desktop processor based on the
industry-standard x86 instruction set architecture that can run x86-based
32 and 64-bit applications. Integrated with the processor is a low-latency
high-bandwidth memory controller and a highly scalable HyperTransport™
technology-based system bus. Also, the processor includes Error
Correcting Code (ECC) protection for L1 and L2 cache data and DRAM
ECC protection with chipkill.
Additionally, the 128-bit-wide data paths of the AMD Athlon™ 64 processor
run applications faster than traditional processors with only 32 or 64-bit
wide data paths. Current 32-bit processors have a 4 gigabyte memory
addressing cap; the AMD Athlon™ 64 has a 40-bit physical and 48-bit
virtual addressing cap that enable systems to address up to 1 terabyte of
physical memory space and 256 terabytes of virtual memory.
Note in the illustration that the CPU
has a gold triangle in one corner. This
mark indicates the processor Pin A1
that should match a specific corner of
the CPU socket.
Gold triangle
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2.4.2 Installing the CPU
Follow these steps to install a CPU.
1. Locate the 754-pin ZIF socket on the motherboard.
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.
Incorrect installation of the CPU into the socket may bend the pins and
severely damage the CPU!
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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
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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2.4.3 Installing the heatsink and fan
The AMD Athlon 64™ Processor requires 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.
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4. Push down the retention bracket lock on the retention mechanism to
secure the heatsink and fan to the module base.
2.4.4 Connecting the CPU fan cable
When the fan, heatsink, and the retention mechanism are in place,
connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled
CPU_FAN.
CPU Fan Connector
(CPU_FAN)
Don’t forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring
errors may occur if you fail to plug this connector.
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2.4.5 CPU Heatsink and Fan Qualified Vendor 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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2.5 System memory
2.5.1 Overview
The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual Inline
Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. These sockets support up to 3GB
system memory using 184-pin PC3200/PC2700/PC2100/PC1600
unbuffered ECC DDR DIMMs and allow up to 5.33 GB/s data transfer rate.
The following figure illustrates the location of the DDR DIMM sockets.
K8V
®
K8V 184-Pin DDR DIMM Sockets
Notes on DDR technology
The DDR SDRAM technology evolved from the mainstream PC66, PC100,
PC133 memory known as Single Data Rate (SDR) SDRAM. DDR memory
however, has the ability to perform two data operations in one clock cycle,
thus providing twice the throughput of SDR memory.
A DDR DIMM has the same physical dimensions as an SDR DIMM, but it
has a 184-pin footprint compared to the 168-pin of the SDR DIMM. Also, a
DDR DIMM is single notched while an SDR DIMM is double notched.
Therefore, a DDR DIMM is not backward compatible with SDR, and should
be installed only in a socket specially designed for DDR DIMMs.
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2.5.2 Memory configurations
You may install 64MB, 128MB, 256MB, 512MB and 1GB DDR DIMMs into
the DIMM sockets using the memory configurations in this section.
Important notes on memory configurations
1. 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.
2. For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain
memory modules from qualified vendors. See Qualified Vendors
List on page 2-13.
3. It is recommended to use the blue DIMM slot first.
4. Stacked RAM and DDR DIMM modules with more than 18 chips
are not supported.
5. Always install DIMMs with the same CAS Latency. For optimum
compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules
from the same vendors. See Qualified Vendors List on page 2-13.
Table 1 Recommended memory configurations
Number of
DIMMs
DIMM Slot
DIMM2
DIMM1
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
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Single 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
-
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
Single Side
Double Side
Double Side
-
-
-
-
Double Side
Continued on the next page...
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Table 1 Recommended memory configurations (continued)
Number of
DIMMs
DIMM Slot
DIMM2
DIMM1
Single Side
Single Side
Single Side
Single Side
Double Side
Double Side
Double Side
Double Side
DIMM3
Max Speed
DDR 333
DDR 200
DDR 200
DDR 200
DDR 333
DDR 200
DDR 200
DDR 200
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Single Side
Single Side
Double Side
Double Side
Single Side
Single Side
Double Side
Double Side
Single Side
Double Side
Single Side
Double Side
Single Side
Double Side
Single Side
Double Side
2.5.2.1 DDR Qualified Vendor List
The following table lists the PC3200 (DDR400) memory modules that have
been tested and qualified for use with this motherboard.
Table 1
DDR400 Qualified Vendor List (QVL)
Size
Vendor
Module
DS / SS
Component
512 MB
256 MB
512 MB
256 MB
256 MB
512 MB
Infineon
Micron
Micron
ATP
Brain Power
Brain Power
HYB25D256800BT-5B
MT46V32M8TG-5BC
MT46V32M8TG-5BC
K4H560838D-TCC4
K4H560838D-TCC4
K4H560838D-TCC4
DS
SS
DS
SS
SS
DS
HYS64D64320GU-5-B
MT8VDDT3264AG-40BC4
MT16VDDT6464AG-40BC4
AG32L64T8SQC4S
B6U808-256M-SAM-400
B6U808-512M-SAM-400
Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest qualified vendor
DDR400 module list for this motherboard.
Obtain DDR DIMMs only from ASUS qualified vendors for better
system performance.
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2.5.3 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.
Follow these steps to install a DIMM.
1. Locate the DIMM sockets in the
motherboard.
K8V
®
K8V 184-Pin DDR DIMM Sockets
DDR DIMM NOTCH
2. Unlock a DIMM socket by
pressing the retaining clips
outward.
3. 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.
4. Firmly insert the DIMM into the
socket until the retaining clips
snap back in place and the DIMM
is properly seated.
Locked Retaining Clip
2.5.4 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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2.6 Expansion slots
In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The motherboard
has five PCI slots and one Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) 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.
2.6.1 Installing an expansion card
Follow these steps to install an expansion card.
1. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that
came with it 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 the screw you removed earlier.
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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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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2.6.3 PCI slots
There are five 32-bit PCI slots on this motherboard. The 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.
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•
The PCI 5 slot and the WiFi slot can not be used at the same time.
Long PCI cards installed in PCI slots 1, 2 or 3 may interfere with
the SATA or RAID connectors.
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2.6.4 AGP slot
This motherboard has an Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot that only
supports +1.5V AGP 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.
K8V
Keyed for 1.5v
®
K8V Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP)
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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2.6.5 Wi-Fi slot
The Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity) slot will support the ASUS Wi-Fi module
when available. 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.
K8V
®
WIFI
K8V WIRELESS Connectors
ASUS WiFi-b™ Setup
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The PCI 5 slot and the Wi-Fi slot can not be used at the same
time.
The WiFi module is purchased separately.
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2.7 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 cap 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 to re-enter data.
CLRTC
K8V
3
2
1
2
®
Normal
Clear CMOS
(Default)
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2. 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 sleep mode (no power to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power
supply in reduced power mode). All jumpers are set to pins 1-2 (+5V)
by default because not all computers have the appropriate power
supply to support this feature.
The USBPWR12 and USBPWR34 jumpers are for the rear USB ports.
The USBPWR56 and USBPWR78 jumpers are for the internal USB
header that you can connect to the front USB ports.
USBPWR12
USBPWR34
2
1 2
3
3
2
2
1
+5V
+5VSB
(Default)
+5V
(Default)
+5VSB
K8V
USBPWR56
USBPWR78
2
1 2
3
®
K8V USB Device Wake Up
+5V
(Default)
+5VSB
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•
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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3. 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 (the default value is
[Disabled]). 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 4.5.1 Power Up Control).
KBPWR
1 2
2 3
+5V
+5VSB
(Default)
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®
K8V Keyboard Power Setting
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2.8 Connectors
This section describes and illustrates the internal connectors on the
motherboard.
Always connect ribbon cables with the colored to Pin 1 on the
connectors. Pin 1 is usually on the side closest to the power connector
on hard drives and CD-ROM drives, but may be on the opposite side
on floppy disk drives.
1. 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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®
K8V Floppy Disk Drive Connector
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2. IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE, SEC_IDE)
This connector supports the provided UltraATA133/100/66 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 UltraATA133/100/66 slave device (hard disk drive)
and the black connector to the UltraATA133/100/66 master device. It is
recommended that you connect non-UltraATA133/100/66 devices to
the secondary IDE connector. If you install two hard disks, you must
configure the second drive as a slave device by setting its jumper
accordingly. Refer to the hard disk documentation for the jumper
settings. BIOS supports specific device bootup. If you have more than
two UltraATA133/100/66 devices, purchase another UltraATA133/100/
66 cable. You may configure two hard disks to be both master devices
with two ribbon cables – one for the primary IDE connector and
another for the secondary IDE connector.
•
Pin 20 on each IDE connector is removed to match the covered
hole on the UltraATA cable connector. This prevents incorrect
orientation when you connect the cables.
•
The hole near the blue connector on the UltraATA133/100/66 cable
is intentional.
NOTE: Orient the red markings
(usually zigzag) on the IDE
ribbon cable to PIN 1.
K8V
®
PIN 1
K8V IDE Connectors
PIN 1
For UltraATA133/100/66 IDE devices, use an 80-conductor IDE cable.
The UltraATA/66 cable included in the motherboard package also
supports UltraATA133 or UltraATA100.
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3. Serial ATA RAID connectors
(7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SEC_SATA, PRI_SATA)
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
SEC_SATA
K8V
PRI_SATA
SATA1
®
K8V SATA RAID Connectors
Important notes on Serial ATA solution:
•
The Promise® 20378 RAID controller supports RAID 0, RAID 1 and
RAID 0 + 1 using the PRI_RAID, PRI_SATA and SEC_SATA
connectors.
•
The VIA® VT8237 SouthBridge integrated RAID controller supports
RAID 0 and RAID 1 using the SATA1 and SATA2 connectors.
• 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 are not
available in this motherboard.
Install Windows® XP™ Service Pack 1 when using Serial ATA.
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4. RAID ATA/133/100/66/33 connector (40-1 pin PRI_RAID)
This connector support 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
®
NOTE: Orient the red markings
(usually zigzag) on the IDE
ribbon cable to PIN 1.
K8V RAID Connectors
Important notes on the RAID feature:
•
By default, the drive that you connect to the PRI_RAID
connector follow 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.
RAID feature only supported in Microsoft Operating Systems.
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5. CPU, Power and Chassis Fan Connectors
(3-pin CPU_FAN, CHA_FAN, PWR_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
®
CHA_FAN
GND
+12V
Rotation
K8V 12-Volt Fan Connectors
The power fan (PWR_FAN) hardware monitoring function is not
available on this motherboard.
6. Serial Port 2 connector (10-1 pin COM2)
This connector accomodates a second 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
K8V
®
K8V Serial COM2 Bracket
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7. 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 ATXPWR1 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 12A 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
K8V
+5.0VDC
COM
PS_ON#
COM
+3.3VDC
+3.3VDC
-12.0VDC
+3.3VDC
®
K8V ATX Power Connectors
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8. 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.
K8V
®
USB78
USB56
1
1
K8V USB 2.0 Header
NEVER connect a 1394 cable to the USB_56 or USB_78 connector.
Doing so will damage the motherboard!
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9. 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)
K8V
Left Audio Channel
Ground
Right Audio Channel
®
K8V Internal Audio Connectors
10. IEEE 1394 connectors (10-1 pin IE1394_1(Orange))
These connectors are for IEEE 1394 modules. Attach the 10-1 pin
cable plugs to these connectors. You may also connect a 1394-
compliant internal hard disk to these connectors.
K8V
®
IE1394_1
1
K8V IEEE-1394 Connector
NEVER connect a USB cable to any of the IEEE 1394 (orange)
connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard!
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11. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin FP_AUDIO)
This is an interface for the Intel 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
®
AGND
K8V Front Panel Audio Connector
12. Digital Audio connector (4-1 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
K8V
®
K8V Digital Audio Connector
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13. System panel connector (20-pin PANEL)
This connector accommodates several system front panel functions.
Speaker
Connector
Power LED
K8V
Reset SW
IDE_LED
®
ATX Power
Switch*
*
Requires an ATX power supply.
K8V System Panel Connectors
• System Power LED Lead (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 (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 (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 (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 4
seconds turns the system OFF.
• Hard Disk Activity Lead (2- pin IDE_LED)
This 2-pin connector is for the HDD LED cable. The read or write
activities of the device connected to any of the IDE connectors cause
the IDE LED to light up.
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Chapter 3
This chapter describes the power up
sequence and gives information on the
BIOS beep codes.
Powering up
Chapter summary
3.1 Starting up for the first time.......................... 3-1
3.2 Vocal POST Messages................................... 3-2
3.3 Powering off the computer ........................... 3-4
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3.1 Starting up for the first time
1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover.
2. Be 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 <Delete> to enter BIOS Setup. Follow the
instructions in Chapter 4.
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3.2 Vocal POST Messages
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.
Following is a list of the default POST messages and their corresponding
actions, if any.
POST Message
Action
No CPU installed
• Install an Intel Pentium 4 Processor
into the CPU socket.
System failed CPU test
• Check the CPU if properly installed.
• Call ASUS technical support for
assistance. See the “ASUS contact
information” on page x.
System failed memory test
• Install 184-pin unbuffered
PC3200/2700/2100 DIMMs into the
DIMM sockets.
• Check if the DIMMs on the DIMM
sockets are properly installed.
• Make sure that your DIMMs are
not defective.
• Refer to section “2.5 System
memory” for instruction 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
over-clocking
• Check your CPU settings in 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 properly
connected to the purple PS/2
connector on the rear panel.
• See section “1.4.1 Major
components” for the location of the
connector.
No floppy disk detected
• Make sure you have connected a
floppy disk to the floppy disk
connector on the motherboard.
No IDE hard disk detected
• Make sure you have connected an
IDE hard disk drive to the one of the
IDE connectors on the motherboard.
CPU temperature too high
CPU fan failed
• Check CPU fan if working properly.
• Check the CPU fan and make sure
it turns on after you applied 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 page x.
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 Powering off the computer
Using the OS shut down function
If you use Windows 98/98SE/ME/NT/2000, click the Start button, click
Shut Down..., make sure that the Shut down option button is selected,
then the OK button to shut down the computer. The power supply should
turn off after Windows shuts down.
If you use Windows XP, click the Start button, click Turn Off Computer,
then the Turn Off button to shut down the computer. The power supply
should turn off after Windows shuts down.
Using the dual function power switch
While the system is ON, pressing the power switch for less than 4 seconds
puts the system to sleep mode or to soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS
setting. Pressing the power switch for more than 4 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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Chapter 4
This chapter gives information about the
ASUS K8V Deluxe Basic Input/Output
System (BIOS).This chapter includes
updating the BIOS using the AFUDOS.EXE
utility that is bundled with the support CD.
BIOS setup
Chapter summary
4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS .............. 4-1
4.2 BIOS Setup program...................................... 4-7
4.3 Main Menu .................................................... 4-10
4.4 Advanced Menu ........................................... 4-13
4.5 Power Menu .................................................. 4-29
4.6 Boot Menu .................................................... 4-34
4.7 Exit Menu ...................................................... 4-39
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4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS
•
The original BIOS file for this motherboard is in the root directory
of the support CD filenamed “K8V.ROM”.
•
Copy the original BIOS to a bootable floppy disk in case you
need to restore the BIOS in the future.
4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk
1. Do either one of the following to create a bootable floppy disk.
DOS environment
Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk into the drive. At the DOS prompt, type:
format A:/S , then press the <Enter> key
Windows environment
a. From your Windows desktop, click on Start, point to Settings, then
click on Control Panel.
b. Double-click on Add/Remove Programs icon from the Control
Panel window.
c. Click on the Startup Disk tab, then on Create Disk... button.
d. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk when prompted. Follow the suceeding
screen instructions to complete the process.
2. Copy the original (or the latest) motherboard BIOS to the bootable
floppy disk.
4.1.2 Using AFUDOS to update the BIOS
Update the BIOS using the AFUDOS.EXE utility in DOS environment.
1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS
file for your motherboard. Save the BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk.
Write down the BIOS file name to a piece of paper. You need to type
the exact BIOS file name at the prompt.
2. Copy the AFUDOS.EXE utility from the support CD to the bootable
floppy disk that contains the BIOS file.
3. Boot the system from the floppy disk.
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4. At the DOS prompt, type the command line:
afudos /i<filename>
where “filename” means the latest (or original) BIOS file that you
copied to the bootable floppy disk.
The screen displays the status of the update process.
The BIOS information on the screen is for reference only. What you
see on your screen may not be exactly the same as shown.
A:\>afudos /iK8V.rom
AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.10
Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved.
Reading file ..... done
Erasing flash .... done
Writing flash .... 0x0008CC00 (9%)
DO NOT shutdown or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing
so may cause system boot failure!
When the BIOS update process is complete, the utility returns to the
DOS prompt.
A:\>afudos /iK8V.rom
AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.10
Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved.
Reading file ..... done
Erasing flash .... done
Writing flash .... 0x0008CC00 (9%)
Verifying flash .. done
A:\>
5. Reboot the system from the hard disk.
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4.1.3 Using AFUDOS to copy BIOS from PC
The AFUDOS.EXE utility can also be used to copy the current system
BIOS settings to a floppy or hard disk. The copy can be used as a backup
in case the system BIOS fails or gets corrupted.
1. At the DOS prompt, type the command line:
afudos /o<filename>
where “filename” can be any user provided filename of not more than
eight (8) alpha-numeric characters for the main filename and three (3)
alpha-numeric characters for the extension name.
Press the Enter key.
The BIOS information on the screen is for reference only. What you
see on your screen may not be exactly the same as shown.
Main filename
Extension name
A:\>afudos /oMYBIOS03.rom
AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.10
Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved.
Reading flash ..... 0x0008CC00 (9%)
2. The utility will copy the current system BIOS by default to the floppy
disk. Make sure that the floppy disk is not write-protected and have
enough space (at least 600KB) to store the file.
A:\>afudos /oMYBIOS03.rom
AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.10
Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved.
Reading flash ..... done
A:\>
When the BIOS copy process is complete, the utility returns to the
DOS prompt.
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4.1.4 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS
The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you to easily update the BIOS without
having to go through the long process of booting from a diskette and using
a DOS-based utility. The EZ Flash is built-in the BIOS firmware so it is
accessible by simply pressing <Alt> + <F2> during the Power-On Self
Tests (POST).
To update the BIOS using ASUS EZ Flash:
1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS
file for your motherboard and rename the downloaded file as K8V
Deluxe.ROM. Save the BIOS file to a floppy disk.
2. Reboot the system.
3. To launch EZ Flash, press <Alt> + <F2> during POST to display the
following.
User recovery requested. Starting BIOS recovery...
Checking for floppy...
•
If there is no floppy disk found in the drive, the error message
“Floppy not found!” appears.
•
If the correct BIOS file is not found in the floppy disk, the error
message “K8V Deluxe.ROM not found!” is displayed. Make sure
rename the downloaded BIOS file as “K8V Deluxe.ROM”.
to
4. Insert the floppy disk that contains the BIOS file. If all the necessary
files are found in the floppy disk, EZ Flash performs the BIOS update
process and automatically reboots the system when done.
DO NOT shutdown or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing
so may cause system boot failure!
User recovery requested. Starting BIOS recovery...
Checking for floppy...
Floppy found!
Reading file “K8V Deluxe.rom”. Completed.
Start flashing...
Flashed successfully. Rebooting.
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4.1.5 Recovering the BIOS with CrashFree BIOS 2
The CrashFree BIOS 2 auto recovery tool allows you to restore BIOS from
the motherboard support CD, or from a floppy disk that contains the BIOS
file, in case the current BIOS on the motherboard fails or gets corrupted.
1. Prepare the support CD that came with the motherboard or a
floppy disk that contains the motherboard BIOS before
proceeding with the BIOS update process.
2. If you have saved a copy of the original motherboard BIOS to a
bootable floppy disk, you may also use this disk to restore the
BIOS. See section “4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk.”
To recover the BIOS from a floppy disk:
1. Boot the system.
2. When a corrupted BIOS is detected, the following screen message
appears.
Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery...
Checking for floppy...
3. Insert a floppy disk that contains the original or the latest BIOS file for
this motherboard. If all the necessary files are found in the floppy disk,
the BIOS update process continues.
Make sure that the BIOS file in the floppy disk is renamed as “K8V
Deluxe.ROM”.
Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery...
Checking for floppy...
Floppy found!
Reading file “K8V Deluxe.rom”. Completed.
Start flashing...
DO NOT shutdown or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing
so may cause system boot failure!
4. When the BIOS update process is complete, reboot the system.
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To recover the BIOS from the support CD:
1. Boot the system.
2. When a corrupted BIOS is detected, the following screen message
appears.
Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery...
Checking for floppy...
If there is no floppy disk found in the drive, the system automatically
checks the CD-ROM.
3. Place the support CD in the CD-ROM. The support CD contains the
original BIOS for this motherboard.
Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery...
Checking for floppy...
Floppy not found!
Checking for CD-ROM...
CD-ROM found.
Reading file “KV8.rom”. Completed.
Start flashing...
DO NOT shutdown or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing
so may cause system boot failure!
4. When the BIOS update process is complete, reboot the system.
The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for this
motherboard. Visit ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the
latest BIOS file.
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Chapter 4: BIOS Setup
4.2 BIOS Setup program
This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that you can
update using the provided utility described in section “4.1 Managing and
updating your BIOS.”
Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard,
reconfiguring your system, or prompted to “Run Setup”. This section
explains how to configure your system using this utility.
Even if you are not prompted to use the Setup program, you may want to
change the configuration of your computer in the future. For example, you
may want to enable the security password feature or change the power
management settings. This requires you to reconfigure your system using
the BIOS Setup program so that the computer can recognize these
changes and record them in the CMOS RAM of the firmware hub.
The firmware hub on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. When you
start up the computer, the system provides you with the opportunity to run
this program. Press <Delete> during the Power-On Self Test (POST) to
enter the Setup utility. Otherwise, POST continues with its test routines.
If you wish to enter Setup after POST, restart the system by pressing
<Ctrl> + <Alt> + <Delete>, or by pressing the reset button on the system
chassis. You can also restart by turning the system off and then back on.
Do this last option only if the first two failed.
The Setup program is designed to make it as easy to use as possible. It is
a menu-driven program, which means you can scroll through the various
sub-menus and make your selections from the available options using the
navigation keys.
The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply for most
conditions to ensure optimum performance. If the system becomes
unstable after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to
ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Default
Settings item under the Exit Menu. See section “4.7 Exit Menu.”
The BIOS setup screens shown in this chapter are for reference
purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your
screen.
Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest product
and BIOS information.
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4.2.1 BIOS menu screen
Menu items Menu bar
Configuration fields
General help
System Time
System Date
Legacy Diskette A
Language
[11:51:19]
Use [ENTER], [TAB]
or [SHIFT-TAB] to
select a field.
[Thu 08/05/2003]
[1.44M, 3.5 in]
[English]
Use [+] or [-] to
Primary IDE Master
Primary IDE Slave
Secondary IDE Master
Secondary IDE Slave
:[ST320413A]
configure system time.
:[ASUS CD-S340]
:[Not Detected]
:[Not Detected]
System Information
Select Screen
Select Item
+-
Change Field
Tab Select Field
F1
General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
Sub-menu items
Navigation keys
4.2.2 Menu bar
The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items:
Main
For changing the basic system configuration
For changing the advanced system settings
Advanced
Power
For changing the advanced power management (APM)
configuration
Boot
Exit
For changing the system boot configuration
For selecting the exit options and loading default settings
To select an item on the menu bar, press the right or left arrow key on the
keyboard until the desired item is highlighted.
4.2.3 Navigation keys
At the bottom right corner of a menu screen are the navigation keys for
that particular menu. Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu
and change the settings.
Some of the navigation keys differ from one screen to another.
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4.2.4 Menu items
The highlighted item on the menu bar
displays the specific items for that menu.
For example, selecting Main shows the
Main menu items.
System Time
System Date
Legacy Diskette A
Language
[11:51:19]
Use [ENTER], [TAB]
or [SHIFT-TAB] to
select a field.
[Thu 08/05/2003]
[1.44M, 3.5 in]
[English]
Use [+] or [-] to
Primary IDE Master
Primary IDE Slave
Secondary IDE Master
Secondary IDE Slave
:[ST320413A]
configure system time.
:[ASUS CD-S340]
:[Not Detected]
:[Not Detected]
System Information
Select Screen
Select Item
+-
Change Field
Tab Select Field
F1
General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
The other items (Advanced, Power,
Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar have
their respective menu items.
Main menu items
4.2.5 Sub-menu items
An item with a sub-menu on any menu screen is distinguished by a solid
triangle before the item. To display the sub-menu, select the item and
press Enter.
4.2.6 Configuration fields
These fields show the values for the menu items. If an item is user-
configurable, you may change the value of the field opposite the item. You
can not select an item that is not user-configurable.
A configurable field is enclosed in brackets, and is highlighted when
selected. To change the value of a field, select it then press Enter to
display a list of options. Refer to “4.2.7 Pop-up window.”
4.2.7 Pop-up window
Select a menu item then press Enter to
display a pop-up window with the
AGP Bridge Configuration
SouthBridge Configuration
USB Configuration
configuration options for that item.
Select Screen
Select Item
+-
F1
Change Option
General Help
4.2.8 Scroll bar
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
A scroll bar appears on the right side of
a menu screen when there are items
that do not fit on the screen. Press Up/
Down arrow keys or PageUp/
Pop-up window
Scroll bar
PageDown keys to display the other items on the screen.
4.2.9 General help
At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the
selected item.
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4.3 Main menu
When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears
giving you an overview of the basic system information.
Refer to section “4.2.1 BIOS menu screen” for information on the
menu screen items and how to navigate through them.
System Time
System Date
Legacy Diskette A
Language
[11:51:19]
Use [ENTER], [TAB]
or [SHIFT-TAB] to
select a field.
[Thu 08/05/2003]
[1.44M, 3.5 in]
[English]
Use [+] or [-] to
Primary IDE Master
Primary IDE Slave
Secondary IDE Master
Secondary IDE Slave
:[ST320413A]
configure system time.
:[ASUS CD-S340]
:[Not Detected]
:[Not Detected]
System Information
Select Screen
Select Item
+-
Change Field
Tab Select Field
F1
General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
4.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xxxx]
This item allows you to set the system time.
4.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]
This item allows you to set the system date.
4.3.3 Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.]
Sets the type of floppy drive installed. Configuration options: [Disabled]
[360K, 5.25 in.] [1.2M , 5.25 in.] [720K , 3.5 in.] [1.44M, 3.5 in.] [2.88M,
3.5in.]
4.3.4 Language [English]
This field allows you to choose the BIOS language version from the
available options.
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4.3.5 Primary and Secondary IDE Master/Slave
While entering Setup, BIOS auto-detects the presence of IDE devices.
There is a separate sub-menu for each IDE device. Select a device item
then press Enter to display the IDE device information.
Primary IDE Master
Select the type
Device
: Hard Disk
: ST320413A
: 20.0GB
of device connected
to the system.
Vendor
Size
LBA Mode
Block Mode
PIO Mode
Async DMA
Ultra DMA
: Supported
: 16 Sectors
: Supported
: MultiWord DMA-2
: Ultra DMA-5
SMART Monitoring: Supported
[Auto]
[Auto]
[Auto]
[Auto]
[Auto]
[Auto]
[Disabled]
Type
Select Screen
Select Item
LBA/Large Mode
Block (Multi-sector Transfer)
PIO Mode
+-
F1
Change Option
General Help
DMA Mode
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
Smart Monitoring
32Bit Data Transfer
The values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode,
Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and SMART monitoring)
are auto-detected by BIOS and are not user-configurable. These items
show N/A if no IDE device is installed in the system.
Type [Auto]
Selects the type of IDE drive. Setting to Auto allows automatic
selection of the appropriate IDE device type. Select CDROM if you are
specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Select ARMD (ATAPI
Removable Media Device) if your device is either a ZIP, LS-120, or MO
drive. Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD]
LBA/Large Mode [Auto]
Enables or disables the LBA mode. Setting to Auto enables the LBA
mode if the device supports this mode, and if the device was not
previously formatted with LBA mode disabled. Configuration options:
[Disabled] [Auto]
Block (Multi-sector Transfer) [Auto]
Enables or disables data multi-sectors transfers. When set to Auto, the
data transfer from and to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time if
the device supports multi-sector transfer feature. When set to
Disabled, the data transfer from and to the device occurs one sector at
a time. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto]
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PIO Mode [Auto]
Selects the PIO mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4]
DMA Mode [Auto]
Selects the DMA mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [SWDMA0]
[SWDMA1] [SWDMA2] [MWDMA0] [MWDMA1] [MWDMA2] [UDMA0]
[UDMA1] [UDMA2] [UDMA3] [UDMA4] [UDMA5]
SMART Monitoring [Auto]
Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology.
Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled]
32Bit Data Transfer [Disabled]
Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. Configuration options:
[Disabled] [Enabled]
4.3.6 System Information
This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications.
The items in this menu are auto-detected by BIOS.
AMI BIOS
Version
: 08.00.08
Build Date : 08/04/03
ID : K8V__031
System Memory
Size
: 256MB
Select Screen
Select Item
+-
F1
Change Option
General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
AMI BIOS
This item displays the auto-detected BIOS information.
System Memory
This item displays the auto-detected system memory.
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4.4 Advanced menu
The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU
and other system devices.
Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items.
Incorrect field values may cause the system to malfunction.
CPU Configuration
Configure CPU.
Chipset
Onboard Devices Configuration
PCI PnP
JumperFree Configuration
Speech Configuration
Instant Music Configuration
Select Screen
Select Item
Enter Go to Sub-screen
F1
General Help
Save and Exit
Exit
F10
ESC
4.4.1 CPU Configuration
The items in this menu show the CPU-related information auto-detected by
BIOS.
HyperTransport (HT) Configuration
Memory Configuration
AMD Cool&Quiet Configuration
Processor
Type
: AMD Engineering Sample 00
: 1400MHz
Speed
Select Screen
Select Item
+-
F1
Change Option
General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
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4.4.1.1
HyperTransport Configuration
HyperTransport Configuration
HT Tristate Enable
[Enabled]
[Disabled]
[800 MHz]
[16 BIT]
CRC Flood Enable
HT Frequency
HT DATA Width(Upstream)
HT DATA Width(Downstream)
[16 BIT]
Select Screen
Select Item
+-
F1
Change Option
General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
HT Tristate Enable [Enabled]
This item enables or disables the HyperTransport Tristate that enables the
tristate link during the disconnected state of an LDTSTOP.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
CRC Flood Enable [Disabled]
This item enables or disables the CRC Flood that enable the generation of
syncronized packets on CRC Error.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
HT Frequency [800 MHz]
This item allows frequency selection of HyperTransport transfer from K8
CPU to AGP. Configuration options: [200 MHz] [400 Mhz] [600 Mhz] [800
Mhz]
HT DATA Width (Upstream) [16 BIT]
This item allows selection of HyperTransport upstream data width.
Configuration options: [16 BIT] [8 BIT]
HT DATA Width (Downstream) [16 BIT]
This item allows selection of HyperTransport downstream data width.
Configuration options: [16 BIT] [8 BIT]
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4.4.1.2
Memory Configuration
Memory Configuration
Memory Configuration
ECC Configuration
Memory CLK
: 266 MHz
: 2.5
CAS Latency
TRCD
: 3 CLK
: 6 CLK
: 3 CLK
TRAS
TRP
Select Screen
Select Item
+-
F1
Change Option
General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
Memory Configuration
The Memory configuration menu item allows you to change the
memory settings. Select an item then press Enter to display the
sub-menu.
Memory Configuration
Memclock Mode
[Auto]
[Auto]
[Auto]
[Auto]
[Auto]
[Auto]
[Auto]
[Auto]
[Auto]
[Auto]
[Auto]
Bank Interleaving
CAS Latency (CL)
TRC
TRFC
TRCD
TWR
TRWT
TRAS
TRP
Select Screen
Select Item
DDR Clock Delay
+-
F1
Change Option
General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
Memclock Mode [ Auto]
This item allows you to set the memory clock mode. Set by the
code using [Auto] or select [Manual] to set using one of the standard
values. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual]
Bank Interleaving [ Auto]
This item sets whether to allow memory accesses to be spread out
over BANKS on the same node or across nodes, decreasing access
contention. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled]
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CAS Latency (CL) [Auto]
This item sets the CAS Latency.
Configuration options: [Auto] [2.0] [3.0] [2.5]
TRC [Auto]
This item sets the TRC.
Configuration options: [Auto] [7 CLK] [8 CLK] [9 CLK] [10 CLK]
[11 CLK] [12 CLK] [13 CLK]
TRFC [Auto]
This item sets the TRFC.
Configuration options: [Auto] [9 CLK] [10 CLK] [11 CLK] [12 CLK]
[13 CLK] [14 CLK] [15 CLK]
TRCD [Auto]
This item sets the TRCD.
Configuration options: [Auto] [2 CLK] [3 CLK] [4 CLK] [5 CLK] [6 CLK]
TWR [Auto]
This item sets the TWR.
Configuration options: [Auto] [2 CLK] [3 CLK]
TRWT [Auto]
This item sets the TRWT.
Configuration options: [Auto] [1 CLK] [2 CLK] [3 CLK] [4 CLK] [5 CLK]
[6 CLK]
TRAS [Auto]
This item sets the TRAS.
Configuration options: [Auto] [5 CLK] [6 CLK] [7 CLK] [8 CLK] [9 CLK]
[10 CLK] [11 CLK] [12 CLK] [13 CLK] [14 CLK] [15 CLK]
TRP [Auto]
This item sets the TRP.
Configuration options: [Auto] [2 CLK] [3 CLK] [4 CLK] [5 CLK] [6 CLK]
DDR Clock Delay [Auto]
This item sets the DDR clock delay. Configuration options: [Auto]
[50 22] [50 33] [50 44] [60 22] [60 33] [60 44]
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ECC Configuration
ECC Configuration
Master ECC Enable
[Disabled]
Select Screen
Select Item
+-
F1
Change Option
General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
Master ECC Enable [Disabled]
This item enables or disables support on all nodes for ECC error detect
and correction. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
The following items appear only when the Master ECC Enable item is
set to [Enabled].
DRAM ECC Enable [Disabled]
This item enables or disables the DRAM ECC that allows hardware to
report and correct memory errors automatically to maintain system
integrity. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
L2 Cache BG Scrub [Disabled]
This item disables or sets the L2 data cache RAM to be corrected
when idle. Configuration options: [Disabled] [40ns] [80ns] [160ns]
[320ns] [640ns] [1.28us] [2.56us] [5.12us] [10.2us] [20.5us] [41.0us]
[81.9us] [163.8us] [327.7us] [655.4us] [1.31ms] [2.62ms] [5.24ms]
[10.49ms] [20.97ms] [42.00ms] [84.00ms]
Data Cache BG Scrub [Disabled]
This item disables or sets the L1 data cache RAM to be corrected
when idle. Configuration options: [Disabled] [40ns] [80ns] [160ns]
[320ns] [640ns] [1.28us] [2.56us] [5.12us] [10.2us] [20.5us] [41.0us]
[81.9us] [163.8us] [327.7us] [655.4us] [1.31ms] [2.62ms] [5.24ms]
[10.49ms] [20.97ms] [42.00ms] [84.00ms]
The following items appear only when the DRAM ECC Enable item is
set to [Enabled].
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DRAM BG Scrub [Disabled]
This item disables or set the DRAM scrubbing functionality that
corrects and rewrites memory errors so later reads are correct. Doing
this while the memory is not being used improves performance.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [40ns] [80ns] [160ns] [320ns] [640ns]
[1.28us] [2.56us] [5.12us] [10.2us] [20.5us] [41.0us] [81.9us] [163.8us]
[327.7us] [655.4us] [1.31ms] [2.62ms] [5.24ms] [10.49ms] [20.97ms]
[42.00ms] [84.00ms]
DRAM SCRUB REDIRECT [Disabled]
This item sets the system to correct DRAM ECC errors immediately
when they occur, even if background scrubbing is on. Configuration
options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
ECC Chip Kill [Disabled]
This item enables or disables the ECC chip kill feature.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Memory CLK [ 266MHz]
This item displays the memory clock speed setting.
CAS Latency [2.5]
This item displays the CAS Latency setting.
TRCD [ 3 CLK]
This item displays the TRCD clock setting.
TRAS [6 CLK]
This item displays the TRAS clock setting.
TRP [ 3 CLK]
This item displays the TRP clock setting.
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4.4.1.3
AMD Cool & Quiet Configuration
AMD Cool & Quiet Configuration
Cool N’ Quiet
[Enabled]
Select Screen
Select Item
+-
F1
Change Option
General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
Cool N’ Quiet [Enabled]
This item allows you to enable or disable the AMD K8 cool and quiet
function. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
Processor
This item displays the processor type and speed.
4.4.2 Chipset
The Chipset menu items allow you to change the advanced chipset
settings. Select an item then press Enter to display the sub-menu.
AGP Bridge Configuration
SouthBridge Configuration
USB Configuration
Select Screen
Select Item
+-
F1
Change Option
General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
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4.4.2.1
AGP Bridge Configuration
Primary Graphics Adapter
Search for MDA Resources
[AGP]
[Yes]
AGP Mode
[AGP 8X]
[Enabled]
[64MB]
AGP Fast Write
Graphics Aperture Size
Select Screen
Select Item
+-
F1
Change Option
General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
Primary Graphics Adapter [AGP]
This item will switch the PCI Bus scanning order while searching for a
video card. This allows you to select the type of Primary VGA in case
of multiple video controllers. Configuration options: [PCI] [AGP]
Search for MDA Resources [No]
This item sets whether to allow search for MDA resources.
Configuration options: [Yes] [No]
AGP Mode [AGP 8X]
This motherboard supports the AGP 8X interface that transfers video
data at 2.12GB/s. AGP 8X is backward-compatible, so you may keep
the default [AGP 8X] mode even if you are using an AGP 4X video
card. When set to [AGP 4X] mode, the AGP interface only provides a
peak data throughput of 1.06GB/s even if you are using an AGP 8X
video card. Configuration options: [8X] [4X]
AGP Fast Write [Enabled]
This item enables or disables the AGP Fast Write feature.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Graphics Aperture Size [64MB]
Allows you to select the size of mapped memory for AGP graphic data.
Configuration options: [4MB] [8MB] [16MB] [32MB] [64MB] [128MB]
[256MB]
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4.4.2.2
SouthBridge Configuration
MPS Revision
[1.4]
PCI Delay Transaction
[Enabled]
Select Screen
Select Item
+-
F1
Change Option
General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
MPS Revision [1.4]
This item sets the MPS revision value. Configuration options: [1.1] [1.4]
PCI Delay Transaction [Disabled]
This item enables or disables the PCI Delay transaction feature.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
4.4.2.3
USB Configuration
The items in this menu allows you to change the USB-related features.
Select an item then press Enter to display the configuration options.
USB Configuration
Enables USB host
controllers.
Module Version : 2.22.4-5.3
USB Devices Enabled : None
USB Function
[8 USB Ports]
[Auto]
Legacy USB Support
USB 2.0 Controller
USB 2.0 Controller Mode
[Enabled]
[HiSpeed]
USB Mass Storage Device Configuration
Select Screen
Select Item
+-
F1
Change Option
General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
The Module Version and USB Devices Enabled items show the auto-
detected values. If no USB device is detected, the item shows None.
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USB 1.1 Ports Configuration [USB 8 Ports]
Allows you to set the number of USB ports to activate.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [USB 2 Ports] [USB 4 Ports]
[USB 6 Ports] [USB 8 Ports]
USB 2.0 Ports Enable [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the USB 2.0 ports controller.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
VIA USB Device Function Enable [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the VIA USB device controller.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Legacy USB Support [Auto]
Allows you to enable or disable support for legacy USB devices.
Setting to Auto allows the system to detect the presence of USB
devices at startup. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is
enabled. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is
disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto]
USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed]
Allows you to configure the USB 2.0 controller in HiSpeed (480 Mbps)
or Full Speed (12 Mbps). Configuration options: [HiSpeed ] [Full
Speed]
4.4.3 Onboard Devices Configuration
OnBoard AC’97 Audio
OnChip SATA BOOTROM
OnBoard Promise Controller
Operating Mode
[Auto]
[Disabled]
[Enabled]
[Onboard IDE Operat]
[Enabled]
OnBoard LAN
OnBoard LAN Boot ROM
[Disabled]
OnBoard 1394
[Enabled]
Serial Port1 Address
Serial Port2 Address
Serial Port2 Mode
Parallel Port Address
Onboard Game Port
Onboard MIDI Port
[3F8/IRQ4]
[2F8/IRQ3]
[Normal]
[Disabled]
[Disabled]
[Disabled]
Select Screen
Select Item
+-
F1
Change Option
General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
OnBoard AC’97 Audio [Auto]
[Auto] allows the BIOS to detect whether you are using any audio device.
If an audio device is detected, the onboard audio controller is enabled; if
no audio device is detected, the controller is disabled. Configuration
options: [Disabled] [Auto]
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OnChip SATA Boot ROM [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the onchip Serial ATA boot ROM.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
OnBoard Promise Controller [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the onboard Promise RAID controller.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Operating Mode [Onboard IDE Operate Mode]
This item allows you to set the Promise RAID controller operating mode.
Configuration options: [RAID] [Onboard IDE Operate Mode]
OnBoard LAN [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the onboard LAN controller. Configuration
options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
OnBoard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the onboard LAN boot ROM.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
OnBoard 1394 [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the onboard IEEE 1392 controller.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4]
Allows you to select the Serial Port1 base address. Configuration options:
[Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3]
Serial Port2 Address [2F8/IRQ3]
Allows you to select the Serial Port2 base address. Configuration options:
[Disabled] [2F8/IRQ3] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3]
Serial Port2 Mode [Normal]
Allows you to select the Serial Port2 mode. Configuration options:
[Normal] [IrDA] [ASK IR]
IR Duplex Mode [Half Duplex]
This item appears only when the Serial Port2 Mode is not set to
[Normal]. This item allows the BIOS to select full or half duplex mode
for the serial port 2. Configuration options: [Full Duplex] [Half Duplex]
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IR I/O Pin Select [SINB/SOUTB]
This item appears only when the Serial Port2 Mode is not set to
[Normal]. This item allows the BIOS to select receiver or transmit pin
for serial port 2. Configuration options: [SINB/SOUTB] [IRRX/IRTX]
Parallel Port Address [378]
Allows you to select the Parallel Port base addresses. Configuration
options: [Disabled] [378] [278] [3BC]
Parallel Port Mode [Normal]
Allows you to select the Parallel Port mode. Configuration options:
[Normal] [Bi-directional] [EPP] [ECP]
EPP Version [1.9]
This item appears only when the Parallel Port Mode is set to [EPP]. It
allows you to to select the Parallel Port EPP version.
Configuration options: [1.9] [1.7]
ECP Mode DMA Channel [DMA3]
This item appears only when the Parallel Port Mode is set to [ECP]. It
allows you to set the Parallel Port ECP DMA. Configuration options:
[DMA0] [DMA1] [DMA3]
Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7]
Configuration options: [IRQ5] [IRQ7]
Onboard Game Port [Disabled]
This item enables or disables the onboard GAME port.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Onboard MIDI Port [Disabled]
This item enables or disables the onboard MIDI port.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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4.4.4 PCI PnP
The PCI PnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for
PCI/PnP devices. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel
resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the
memory size block for legacy ISA devices.
Take caution when changing the settings of the PCI PnP menu items.
Incorrect field values may cause the system to malfunction.
Advanced PCI/PnP settings
NO: Lets the bIOS
configure all the
devices in the system.
YES: Lets the
WARNING: Setting wrong values in the sections below
may cause system to malfunction.
Plug and Play OS
[No]
operating system
configure Plug and
Play (PnP) devices not
required for boot if
your system has a Plug
and Play operating
system.
PCI Latency Timer
Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA
Palette Snooping
[64]
[Yes]
[Disabled]
IRQ3
[Available]
[Available]
[Available]
[Available]
[Available]
[Available]
[Available]
[Available]
[Available]
IRQ4
IRQ5
Select Screen
IRQ7
Select Item
IRQ9
+-
F1
Change Option
General Help
IRQ10
IRQ11
IRQ14
IRQ15
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
Plug and Play O/S [No]
When set to [No], BIOS configures all the devices in the system. When set
to [Yes] and if you installed a Plug & Play operating system, the operating
system configures the Plug & Play devices not required for boot.
Configuration options: [No] [Yes]
PCI Latency Timer [64]
Allows you to select the value in units of PCI clocks for the PCI device
latency timer register. Configuration options: [32] [64] [96] [128] [160] [192]
[224] [248]
Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA [Yes]
When set to [Yes], BIOS assigns an IRQ to PCI VGA card if the card
requests for an IRQ. When set to [No], BIOS does not assign an IRQ to
the PCI VGA card even if requested. Configuration options: [No] [Yes]
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Palette Snooping [Disabled]
When set to [Enabled], the pallete snooping feature informs the PCI
devices that an ISA graphics device is installed in the system so that the
latter can function correctly. Setting to [Disabled] deactivates this feature.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
IRQ xx [Available]
When set to [Available], the specific IRQ is free for use of PCI/PnP
devices. When set to [Reserved], the IRQ is reserved for legacy ISA
devices. Configuration options: [Available] [Reserved]
4.4.5 JumperFree Configuration
Configure System Frequency/Voltage
CPU FSB Frequency
VCORE Offset
[200MHz]
[None]
DDR Voltage
[Auto]
AGP Voltage
[1.5V]
V-Link Voltage
Performance Mode
[2.5V]
[Standard]
Select Screen
Select Item
+-
F1
Change Option
General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
CPU FSB Frequency [200MHz]
This item allows you to adjust the CPU FSB operating frequency.
Configuration options: [200MHz] [201 MHz] ~ [260MHz]
VCORE Offset [None]
This item allows you to set a specific VCore offset voltage.
Configuration options: [None] [100mV] [200mV] [300mV]
DDR Voltage [Auto]
This item allows you to automatically detect or select from a list the DDR
operating voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [2.6V] [2.7V] [2.8V]
AGP Voltage [1.5V]
This item adjusts the AGP voltage setting.
Configuration options: [1.5V] [1.7V]
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V-Link Voltage [2.5V]
This item adjusts the V-Link voltage setting.
Configuration options: [2.5V] [2.7V]
Performance Mode [Auto]
Allows enhanced system performance. Setting to [TurboX] may cause the
system to become unstable. If this happens, revert to the default setting
[Standard]. Configuration options: [Standard] [Turbo1] [Turbo2] [Turbo3]
4.4.6 Speech Configuration
Speech Option
Disable/Enable Speech.
Speech Post Reporter
Report IDE Error
[Enabled]
[Disabled]
[Disabled]
Report System Booting
Select Screen
Select Item
+-
F1
Change Option
General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
Speech POST Reporter [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Speech POST Reporter™
feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
The following items appear only when Speech POST Reporter is set to
Enabled.
Report IDE Error [Disabled]
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Report System Booting [Disabled]
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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4.4.7 Instant Music Configuration
Instant Music Option
Disable/Enable Instant
Music feature.
Instant Music
[Disabled]
Select Screen
Select Item
+-
F1
Change Option
General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
Instant Music [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the Instant Music feature in BIOS.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
When Instant Music is enabled, the PS/2 keyboard power up feature is
automatically disabled. See page 5-14 for details.
Instant Music CD-ROM Drive [IDE Secondary Master]
Allows you to select the CD-ROM drive that you wish to use for the Instant
Music CD playback. Configuration options: [IDE Primary Master] [IDE
Primary Slave] [IDE Secondary Master] [IDE Secondary Slave]
The above item appears only if you enabled the Instant Music item.
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4.5 Power menu
The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced
Power Management (APM). Select an item then press Enter to display the
configuration options.
Suspend Mode
[S1 (POS) & S3 (STR)]
Configure CPU.
Repost Video on S3 Resume
ACPI 2.0 Support
ACPI APIC Support
[No]
[No]
[Enabled]
APM Configuration
Hardware Monitor
Select Screen
Select Item
Enter Go to Sub-screen
F1
General Help
Save and Exit
Exit
F10
ESC
4.5.1 Suspend Mode [S1 (POS) & S3 (STR)]
Allows you to select the ACPI state to be used for system suspend.
Configuration options: [S1 (POS) Only] [S3 Only] [S1 (POS) & S3 (STR)
Auto]
4.5.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume [No]
Determines whether to invoke VGA BIOS POST on S3/STR resume.
Configuration options: [No] [Yes]
4.5.3 ACPI 2.0 Support [No]
Allows you to add more tables for ACPI 2.0 specifications. Configuration
options: [No] [Yes]
4.5.4 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the ACPI support in the ASIC. When set to
Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the RSDT pointer list.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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4.5.5 APM Configuration
Power Management/APM
[Enabled]
Enabled or disable
APM.
Power Button Mode
[On/Off]
Suspend Power Saving Type
Restore on AC Power Loss
[C3]
[Power Off]
Standby Time Out
[Disabled]
[Disabled]
[Disabled]
Suspend Time Out
Hard Disk Time Out (Minute)
Video Power Down Mode
[Suspend]
Hard Disk Power Down Mode
[Suspend]
Select Screen
Select Item
Advanced Resume Events Controls
Power On By RTC Alarm
Power On Ring
+-
F1
Change Option
General Help
[Disabled]
[Disabled]
[Disabled]
[Disabled]
[Disabled]
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
Power On PME#
Resume On KBC
Resume On PS/2 Mouse
Power Management/APM [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the Advanced Power Management (APM)
feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
The following items appear only when the Power Management/APM
item is set to [Enabled].
Power Button Mode [On/Off]
Allows the system to go into On/Off mode or suspend mode when the
power button is pressed. Configuration options: [On/Off] [Standby]
[Suspend]
Suspend Power Saving Type [C3]
This item allows you to set the suspend power saving type.
Configuration options: [C3] [S1]
Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off]
When set to Power Off, the system goes into off state after an AC power
loss. When set to Power On, the system goes on after an AC power loss.
When set to Last State, the system goes into either off or on state
whatever was the system state before the AC power loss. Configuration
options: [Power Off] [Power On] [Last State]
Standby Time Out [Disabled]
Allows you to select the specified time at which the system goes on
standby mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [1 Min] [2 Min] [4 Min]
[8 Min] [10 Min] [20 Min] [30 Min] [40 Min] [50 Min] [60 Min]
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Suspend Time Out [Disabled]
Allows you to select the specified time at which the system goes on
suspend mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [1 Min] [2 Min] [4 Min]
[8 Min] [10 Min] [20 Min] [30 Min] [40 Min] [50 Min] [60 Min]
Hard Disk Time Out (Minute) [Disabled]
Allows you to select the specified time in minute at which the hard disk
goes on standby mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [1] [2] ~ [15]
Video Power Down Mode [Suspend]
Allows you to select the video power down mode. Configuration options:
[Disabled] [Standby] [Suspend]
Hard Disk Power Down Mode [Suspend]
Allows you to select the hard disk power down mode. Configuration
options: [Disabled] [Standby] [Suspend]
Advanced Resume Events Controls
Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable RTC to generate a wake event. When this
item is set to Enabled, the items RTC Alarm Date, RTC Alarm Hour, RTC
Alarm Minute, and RTC Alarm Second appear with set values.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Power On Ring [Disabled]
This allows either settings of [Enabled] or [Disabled] for powering up the
computer when the external modem receives a call while the computer is
in Soft-off mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
The computer cannot receive or transmit data until the computer and
applications are fully running. Thus, connection cannot be made on the
first try. Turning an external modem off and then back on while the
computer is off causes an initialization string that turns the system
power on.
Power On PME# [Disabled]
When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to turn on the system
through a PME#. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides
at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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Power On KBC [Disabled]
This parameter allows you to use specific keys on the keyboard to turn on
the system. When set to [S5], the item Wake-up Key is enabled. This
feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the
+5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [S5]
Resume On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled]
When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to use the PS/2 mouse
to resume the system. This feature requires an ATX power supply that
provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled]
[Enabled]
4.5.6 Hardware Monitor
Hardware Monitor
CPU temperature
CPU Temperature
[40°C/104°F]
MB Temperature
[36°C/96.5°F]
CPU Fan Speed
[2250RPM]
[N/A]
Chassis Fan Speed
Q-Fan Control
[Disabled]
VCORE Voltage
3.3V Voltage
5V Voltage
[1.632V]
[3.344V]
[5.107V]
[11.584V]
Select Screen
Select Item
12V Voltage
+-
F1
Change Option
General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
MB Temperature [xxxC/xxxF]
CPU Temperature [xxxC/xxxF]
The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the
motherboard and CPU temperatures. Select Disabled if you do not wish to
display the detected temperatures.
CPU Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A]
Chassis Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A]
The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the
CPU and chassis fan speeds in rotations per minute (RPM). If any of the
fans is not connected to the motherboard, the specific field shows N/A.
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Q-Fan Control [Disabled]
This item allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Q-Fan feature that
smartly adjusts the fan speeds for more efficient system operation. When
this field is set to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
VCORE Voltage, +3.3V Voltage, +5V Voltage, +12V Voltage
The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output
through the onboard voltage regulators.
If any of the monitored items is out of range, the following error
message appears: “Hardware Monitor found an error. Enter Power
setup menu for details”. You will then be prompted to “Press F1 to
continue or DEL to enter SETUP”.
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4.6 Boot menu
The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select
an item then press Enter to display the sub-menu.
Boot Settings
Specifies the Boot
Device Priority
sequence.
Boot Device Priority
Boot Settings Configuration
Security
Select Screen
Select Item
Enter Go to Sub-screen
F1
General Help
Save and Exit
Exit
F10
ESC
4.6.1 Boot Device Priority
Boot Device Priority
Specifies the boot
sequence from the
available devices.
1st Boot Device
2nd Boot Device
3rd Boot Device
[1st FLOPPY DRIV]
[PM-ST320413A]
[PS-ASUS CD-S340]
A device enclosed in
parenthesis has been
disabled in the
corresponding type
menu.
Select Screen
Select Item
+-
F1
Change Option
General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
1st ~ xxth Boot Device [1st Floppy Drive]
These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available
devices. The number of device items that appear on the screen depends
on the the number of devices installed in the system. Configuration
options: [xxxxx Drive] [Disabled]
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4.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration
Boot Settings Configuration
Allows BIOS to skip
certain tests while
booting. This will
decrease the time
needed to boot the
system.
Quick Boot
[Enabled]
[Enabled]
[Force BIOS]
[On]
Full Screen Logo
Add On ROM Display Mode
Bootup Num-Lock
PS/2 Mouse Support
Wait for ‘F1’ If Error
Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display
Interrupt 19 Capture
[Auto]
[Enabled]
[Enabled]
[Disabled]
Select Screen
Select Item
+-
F1
Change Option
General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
Quick Boot [Enabled]
Enabling this item allows the BIOS to skip some power on self tests
(POST) while booting to decrease the time needed to boot the system.
When set to [Disabled], BIOS performs all the POST items.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Full Screen Logo [Enabled]
This allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Make sure that the above item is set to [Enabled] if you wish to use the
ASUS MyLogo2™ feature.
Add On ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS]
Sets the display mode for option ROM. Configuration options: [Force
BIOS] [Keep Current]
Bootup Num-Lock [On]
Allows you to select the power-on state for the NumLock. Configuration
options: [Off] [On]
PS/2 Mouse Support [Auto]
Allows you to enable or disable support for PS/2 mouse. Configuration
options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto]
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Wait for ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled]
When set to Enabled, the system waits for F1 key to be pressed when
error occurs. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display [Enabled]
When set to Enabled, the system displays the message “Press DEL to run
Setup” during POST. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled]
When set to [Enabled], this function allows the option ROMs to trap
Interrupt 19. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
4.6.3 Security
The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings.
Select an item then press Enter to display the configuration options.
Security Settings
<Enter> to change
password.
Supervisor Password
Not Installed
<Enter> again to
disable password.
User Password
Not Installed
Change Supervisor Password
Boot Sector Virus Protection
[Disabled]
Select Screen
Select Item
+-
F1
Change Option
General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
Change Supervisor Password
Select this item to set or change the supervisor password. The Supervisor
Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed. After
you have set a password, this item shows Installed.
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To set a Supervisor Password:
1. Select the Change Supervisor Password item and press Enter.
2. On the password box that appears, type a password composed of
letters and/or numbers, then press Enter. Your password should have
at least six characters.
3. Confirm the password when prompted.
The message “Password Installed” appears after you have
successfully set your password.
The Supervisor Password item now shows Installed.
To change the supervisor password, follow the same steps as in setting a
user password.
To clear the supervisor password, select the Change Supervisor Password
then press Enter. The message “Password Uninstalled” appears.
If you forget your BIOS password, you can clear clear it by erasing the
CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. See section “2.7 Jumpers” for
information on how to erase the RTC RAM.
After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow
you to change other security settings.
Security Settings
<Enter> to change
password.
Supervisor Password
Installed
<Enter> again to
User Password
Not Installed
disable password.
Change Supervisor Password
User Access Level
[Full Access]
Change User Password
Clear User Password
Password Check
[Setup]
Boot Sector Virus Protection
[Disabled]
Select Screen
Select Item
+-
F1
Change Option
General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
User Access Level (Full Access]
This item allows you to select the access restriction to the Setup items.
Configuration options: [No Access] [View Only] [Limited] [Full Access]
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No Access prevents user access to the Setup utility.
View Only allows access but does not allow change to any field.
Limited allows change to only selected fields, such as Date and Time.
Full Access allows viewing and changing all the fields in the Setup
utility.
Change User Password
Select this item to set or change the user password. The User Password
item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed. After you have
set a password, this item shows Installed.
To set a User Password:
1. Select the Change User Password item and press Enter.
2. On the password box that appears, type a password composed of
letters and/or numbers, then press Enter. Your password should have
at least six characters.
3. Confirm the password when prompted.
The message “Password Installed” appears after you have
successfully set your password.
The User Password item now shows Installed.
To change the user password, follow the same steps as in setting a user
password.
Clear User Password
Select this item if you wish to clear the user password.
Password Check [Setup]
When set to [Setup], BIOS checks for user password when accessing the
Setup utility. When set to [Always], BIOS checks for user password both
when accessing Setup and booting the system. Configuration options:
[Setup] [Always]
Boot Sector Virus Protection [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the boot sector virus protection.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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4.7 Exit menu
The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values
for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items.
Exit Options
Exit & Save Changes
Exit & Discard Changes
Discard Changes
Exit system setup
after saving the
changes.
F10 key can be used
for this operation.
Load Setup Defaults
Select Screen
Select Item
Enter Go to Sub-screen
F1
General Help
Save and Exit
Exit
F10
ESC
Pressing <Esc> does not immediately exit this menu. Select one of the
options from this menu or <F10> from the legend bar to exit.
Exit & Save Changes
Once you are finished making your selections, choose this option from the
Exit menu to ensure the values you selected are saved to the CMOS RAM.
The CMOS RAM is sustained by an onboard backup battery and stays on
even when the PC is turned off. When you select this option, a
confirmation window appears. Select [Yes] to save changes and exit.
If you attempt to exit the Setup program without saving your changes,
the program prompts you with a message asking if you want to save
your changes before exiting. Pressing <Enter> saves the changes
while exiting.
Exit & Discard Changes
Select this option only if you do not want to save the changes that you
made to the Setup program. If you made changes to fields other than
system date, system time, and password, the BIOS asks for a confirmation
before exiting.
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Discard Changes
This option allows you to discard the selections you made and restore the
previously saved values. After selecting this option, a confirmation
appears. Select [Yes] to discard any changes and load the previously
saved values.
Load Setup Defaults
This option allows you to load the default values for each of the
parameters on the Setup menus. When you select this option or if you
press <F5>, a confirmation window appears. Select [Yes] to load default
values. Select Exit Saving Changes or make other changes before saving
the values to the non-volatile RAM.
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Chapter 5
This chapter describes the contents of the
support CD that comes with the
motherboard package.
Software support
Chapter summary
5.1 Install an operating system........................... 5-1
5.2 Support CD information ................................ 5-1
5.3 Software information ..................................... 5-7
5.4 VIA RAID configurations ............................. 5-18
5.5 Promise® RAID configurations ................... 5-25
5.6 Using Makedisk.exe ..................................... 5-33
5.7 Marvell® Virtual Cable Tester Technology.. 5-34
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5.1 Install an operating system
This motherboard supports Windows 2000/Windows 2003 Server/XP
operating system (OS). Always install the latest OS version and
corresponding updates so you can maximize the features of your
hardware.
Because motherboard settings and hardware options vary, use the
setup procedures presented in this chapter for general reference only.
Refer to your OS documentation for more information.
5.2 Support CD information
The support CD that came with the motherboard contains useful software
and several utility drivers that enhance the motherboard features.
The contents of the support CD are subject to change at any time
without notice. Visit the ASUS website for updates.
5.2.1 Running the support CD
To begin using the support CD, simply insert the CD into your CD-ROM
drive. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is
enabled in your computer.
Click an item to install
Click an icon to display
more information
If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of
the support CD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder.
Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the CD.
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5.2.2 Drivers menu
The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects
installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices.
VIA 4 in 1 drivers
This item installs the following drivers:
- VIA Registry (INF) driver
- VIA AGP VxD driver
- VIA ATAPI vendor support driver
- VIA PCI IRQ Miniport driver.
Promise FastTrak 378 Driver
This item installs the Promise FastTrak 378 driver for Serial ATA and RAID
features.
AD1980 SoundMAX Audio Driver
This item installs the ADI 1980 AC’97 compliant audio controller and
application.
VIA 6420 RAID Controller driver
This item installs the VIA® 6420 RAID controller driver and application.
3Com Gigabit LOM (3C940) Driver
This item installs the 3Com® 3C940 LAN drivers for Gigabit LAN solution
that provides up to 1000Mbps data transfer rates.
USB 2.0 Driver
This item installs the USB 2.0 driver to upgrade your USB 1.1 ports to USB
2.0.
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ASUS Wireless LAN adapter driver
This item installs the ASUS Wireless LAN adapter driver for the ASUS
proprietary Wi-Fi slot.
5.2.3 Utilities menu
The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the
motherboard supports.
ASUS PC Probe
This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system
voltages, and alerts you on any detected problems. This utility helps you
keep your computer at a healthy operating condition.
ASUS Update
This program allows you to download the latest version of the BIOS from
the ASUS website.
Before using the ASUS Update, make sure that you have an Internet
connection so you can connect to the ASUS website.
PC-CILLIN 2002
This item installs the PC-cillin 2002 anti-virus program. View the PC-cillin
online help for detailed information.
Adobe Acrobat Reader V5.0
This item installs the Adobe Acrobat Reader V5.0. The Acrobat Reader
software is for viewing files saved in Portable Document Format (PDF).
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ASUS Screen Saver
This item installs the ASUS screen saver.
Screen display and utilities option may not be the same for other
operating system versions.
Winbond Voice Editor
This program is for recording and customizing wave files for the ASUS
POST Reporter™. Use this program if you wish to change the default
vocal POST messages. See section “3.2 Vocal POST Messages” for a list
of the default messages.
Promise Array Management Utility
This item installs the Promise Array Management Utility. Use this utility to
configure a disk array for RAID installations.
5.2.4 ASUS Contact Information
Clicking the ASUS Contact Information tab displays as stated. You may
also find this information on page x of this user guide.
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5.2.5 Other information
The icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information
on the motherboard and the contents of the support CD. Click an icon to
display the specified information.
Motherboard Info
The window displays the general specifications of the K8V Deluxe
motherboard.
Browse this CD
The window displays the support CD contents in graphical format.
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Technical Support Form
The window displays the ASUS Technical Support Request Form that you
have to fill up when requesting technical support.
Filelist
The window displays the contents of the support CD and a brief
description of each in text format.
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5.3 Software information
Most of the applications in the support CD have wizards that will
conveniently guide you through the installation. View the online help or
readme file that came with the software for more information.
This section provides details on the software applications that the
motherboard supports.
5.3.1 ASUS Update
The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to update the motherboard
BIOS and drivers. This utility requires an Internet connection either
through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP).
Follow these steps to use the ASUS Update.
1. Launch the utility from your Windows
Start menu:
Programs/AsusUpdate Vx.xx.xx/
AsusUpdate
The ASUS Update initial screen
appears.
2. Select your desired update method,
then click Next.
3. If you selected updating/
downloading from the Internet,
select the ASUS FTP site nearest
you to avoid network traffic, or
choose Auto Select. Click Next.
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4. From the FTP site, select the
BIOS version that you wish to
download. Click Next.
5. Follow the instructions on the
succeeding screens to complete
the update process.
If you selected the option to update
the BIOS from a file, a window pops
up prompting you to locate the file.
Select the file, click Save, then follow
the screen instructions to complete
the update process.
5.3.2 ASUS MyLogo2™
The ASUS MyLogo2™ is automatically installed when you install the
ASUS Update utility from the software menu. See section “5.2.3 Utilities
menu”.
Before using ASUS MyLogo2™ feature, use the AFUDOS utility to
make a copy of your original BIOS file, or obtain the latest BIOS
version from the ASUS website.
Make sure that the BIOS Item Full Screen Logo is set to [Enabled] if
you wish to use ASUS MyLogo2. See page 4-35.
Follow these steps to use ASUS MyLogo2.
1. Launch the ASUS Update utility.
See section “5.3.1 ASUS Update.”
2. When prompted for the BIOS
update method, select the option
“Update BIOS from a file.”
3. Specify the location of the BIOS
file, such as from a floppy disk.
Click Next.
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4. From the selection that appears,
choose a logo image. Click Next.
If you wish, you may create
your own boot logo image in
GIF, JPG, or BMP file formats.
5. When you click on an image, it
displays larger on the MyLogo2
screen.
If you wish to make the logo
image smaller, click on the
arrow on the Ratio item and
select your desired scale.
6. The next screen prompts you to
flash the original BIOS to update
it with the new boot logo. Click
Flash to update the BIOS.
7. When finished, click Exit, then
reboot your computer.
Your system boots with the new
boot logo.
Instead of starting from ASUS Update, you may also launch ASUS
MyLogo2 directly from the Windows Start menu to change your BIOS
boot logo. After you have modified the BIOS file with the new logo, use
the ASUS Update utility to upload the new BIOS.
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5.3.3 ASUS PC Probe
The ASUS PC Probe is a convenient utility to continuously monitor your
computer system’s vital components, such as fan rotations, voltages, and
temperatures. It also has the DMI Explorer utility that lets you review
useful information about your computer, such as hard disk space, memory
usage, and CPU type, CPU speed, and internal/external frequencies.
Starting ASUS PC Probe
When ASUS PC Probe starts, a splash screen appears allowing you to
select whether to show the screen again when you open PC Probe or not.
To bypass this startup screen, clear the Show up in next execution check
box.
To launch ASUS PC Probe, click the Windows Start button, point to
Programs, and then ASUS Utility, and then click Probe Vx.xx
.
The PC Probe icon
appears on the taskbar system tray indicating
that ASUS PC Probe is running. Clicking the icon allows you to see the
status of your PC.
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Using ASUS PC Probe
Monitoring
Monitor Summary
Shows a summary of the items
being monitored.
Temperature Monitor
Shows the PC temperature (for
supported processors only).
Temperature Warning
threshold adjustment
(Move the slider up to increase the
threshold level or down to decrease
the threshold level)
Fan Monitor
Shows the PC fan rotation.
Fan Warning
threshold adjustment
(Move the slider up to increase the
threshold level or down to decrease
the threshold level)
Voltage Monitor
Shows the PC voltages.
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Settings
Lets you set threshold levels and
polling intervals or refresh times of
the PC’s temperature, fan rotation,
and voltages.
History
Lets you record the monitoring
activity of a certain component of
your PC for future reference.
Hard Drives
Shows the used and free space of
the PC’s hard disk drives and the
file allocation table or file system
used.
Information
Memory
Shows the PC memory load,
memory usage, and paging file
usage.
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DMI Explorer
Shows information pertinent to the
PC, such as CPU type, CPU
speed, and internal/external
frequencies, and memory size.
Utility
Lets you run programs outside of
the ASUS Probe modules. To run a
program, click Execute Program
NOTE: This feature is currently
unavailable.
.
ASUS PC Probe Task Bar Icon
Right clicking the PC Probe
icon brings up a menu to
open or exit ASUS PC Probe
and pause or resume all
system monitoring.
When the ASUS PC Probe
senses a problem with your PC,
portions of the ASUS PC Probe
icon change to red, the PC
speaker beeps, and the ASUS
PC Probe monitor appears.
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5.3.4 Multi-channel audio feature
The ADI AD1980 AC ‘97 audio CODEC provides 6-channel audio
capability. Install the SoundMAX Audio Driver and Application from the
support CD that came with the motherboard package to activate the
6-channel audio feature.
You must use 4-channel or 6-channel speakers for this setup.
Setting to multi-channel audio
After installing the audio driver, you can adjust the audio settings to avail
the 6-channel audio feature onboard.
1. From the taskbar, double-click on
the SoundMAX Digital
Integrated Audio icon to display
the SoundMAX Control Panel.
Sound MAX Digital Integrated Audio icon
2. The Listening Environment
screen allows you to set to multi-
channel speakers, enable or
disable the Virtual Theater
Surround, and select Acoustic
Environments and Virtual Ear.
3. The default setting is Stereo
Speakers (2-channel). To set to a
6-channel speaker system, click
the arrow under Speaker Setup to
display a list of options.
4. Select the option Surround
Sound Speakers (5.1 Surround).
5. Click the Apply button.
6. Click the Test button to display the
Test Listening Environment
window.
7. Click the arrow under Select
Audio Path to display a list of
options. Choose your desired
setting.
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Audio path indicator
8. After selecting an option, test your
setting by clicking the Play Test
Noise button. While testing, you
will see a black circle moving on
the screen indicating the audio
path.
The Play Test Noise button
becomes Stop Playing button.
Click this button at any time to
stop playing.
9. Click the Close button when done.
10. The MIDI Music Synthesizer
screen allows you to select a
setting for the MIDI.
11. Click the arrow under Synthesizer
Default Set to display a list of
options. Choose your desired
setting.
12. Click Apply, then click OK when
done.
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Adjusting the volume settings
1. After rebooting the system, click on the volume control icon on the
taskbar (lower right corner of your desktop) to display the Volume
Control panel.
Volume control icon
2. If you installed an S/PDIF module,
click on the Volume Control Advanced
button from the Volume Control panel.
The Advanced Controls for Volume
Control window appears.
To achieve 6-channel audio capability
when playing DVDs, check the boxes
opposite AC3 SPDIF and PCM SPDIF.
Click Close.
You do not need to do step 2 if you did not install an S/PDIF module.
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Adjusting the microphone settings
1. Click on the Microphone Advanced
button to display the Advanced
Controls for Microphone window.
2. Check the box opposite Mic2 Select to
enable the front panel microphone, if
you installed a front panel audio device
such as the ASUS iPanel.
3. Click Close to effect the new setting.
The rear panel microphone is automatically disabled when you enable
the front panel microphone. Only one microphone port works at a time.
Rear panel audio ports function variation
The functions of the Line Out (lime), Line In (blue), and Mic (pink) ports on
the rear panel change when you select the 4-channel or 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
Windows 98SE only supports 4.1 channel speaker setting.
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5.4 VIA RAID configurations
The motherboard includes a high performance IDE RAID controller
integrated in the VIA VT8237 southbridge chipset. It supports RAID 0 and
RAID 1 with two independent Serial ATA channels.
RAID 0 (called data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to
read and write data in parallel, interleaved stacks. Two hard disks perform
the same work as a single drive but at a sustained data transfer rate,
double that of a single disk alone, thus improving data access and
storage.
RAID 1 (called data mirroring) copies and maintains an identical image of
data from one drive to a second drive. If one drive fails, the disk array
management software directs all applications to the surviving drive as it
contains a complete copy of the data in the other drive. This RAID
configuration provides data protection and increases fault tolerance to the
entire system.
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5.4.1 Install the Serial ATA (SATA) hard disks
The VIA VT8237 southbridge chipset supports Serial ATA hard disk drives.
For optimal performance, install identical drives of the same model and
capacity when creating a RAID set.
• If you are creating a RAID 0 (striping) array for perfomance, use two
new drives.
• If you are creating a RAID 1 (mirroring) array for protection, you can use
two new drives or use an existing drive and a new drive (the new drive
must be of the same size or larger than the existing drive). If you use two
drives of different sizes, the smaller capacity hard disk will be the base
storage size. For example, one hard disk has an 80GB storage capacity
and the other hard disk has 60GB storage capacity, the maximum
storage capacity for the RAID 1 set is 60GB.
Follow these steps to install the SATA hard disks for RAID configuration.
•
Before setting up your new RAID array, verify the status of your
hard disks. Make sure the Master/Slave jumpers are configured
properly.
•
Both the data and power SATA cables are new cables. You cannot
use older 40-pin 80-conductor IDE or regular IDE power cables
with Serial ATA drives. Installing Serial ATA (SATA) hard disks
require the use of new Serial ATA cable (4-conductor) which
supports the Serial ATA protocol and a Serial ATA power cable.
Either end of the Serial ATA data cable can be connected to the
SATA hard disk or the SATA connector on the motherboard.
•
1. Install the Serial ATA hard disks into the drive bays.
2. Connect one end of the Serial ATA cable to the motherboard’s primary
Serial ATA connector (SATA1).
3. Connect the other end of Serial ATA cable to the master Serial ATA
hard disk.
4. Connect one end of the second Serial ATA cable to the motherboard’s
secondary Serial ATA connector (SATA2).
5. Connect the other end of Serial ATA cable to the secondary Serial ATA
hard disk.
6. Connect the Serial ATA power cable to the power connector on each
drive.
7. Proceed to section 5.4.2 “Entering VIA Tech RAID BIOS Utility” for the
next procedure.
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5.4.2 Entering VIA Tech RAID BIOS Utility
1.
Boot-up your computer.
2.
During POST, press <Tab> to enter VIA RAID configuration utility.
The following menu options will appear.
The RAID BIOS information on the setup screen shown is for reference
only. What you see on your screen may not be exactly the same as
shown.
VIA Tech. RAID BIOS Ver 0.96
Create a RAID array with
the hard disk attached to
VIA IDE controller
Create Array
Delete Array
Create/Delete Spare
Select Boot Array
Serial Number View
F1ꢀ : View Array/Disk Status
, ꢀ : Move to next item
Enter: Confirme the selection
ESCꢀ : Exit
Channelꢀꢀꢀ
Drive Nameꢀ
Array Nameꢀ
Modeꢀ Size(GB) Status
Channel0 Masterꢀ
Channel0 Slaveꢀꢀ
Channel1 Masterꢀ
Channel1 Slave ꢀ
XXXXXXXXXXꢀꢀꢀꢀ
XXXXXXXXXXꢀꢀꢀꢀ
No Drive
xxxxx xxx.xxꢀ
xxxxx xxx.xxꢀ
Hdd
Hdd
No Drive
On the upper-right side of the screen is the message and legend box. The
keys on the legend box allows you to navigate through the setup menu
options. The message describes the function of each menu item. The
following lists the keys found in the legend box with their corresponding
functions.
F1
↑, ↓
Enter :
ESC :
:
:
View Array/Disk Status
Move to the next item
Confirm the selection
Exit
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5.4.3 Create Array
1. In the VIA RAID BIOS utility main menu, select Create Array then
press the <Enter> key. The main menu items on the upper-left corner
of the screen are replaced with create array menu options.
VIA Tech. RAID BIOS Ver 0.96
Create a RAID array with
the hard disk attached to
VIA IDE controller
Auto Setup For Data Security
Array Mode RAID 1 (Mirroring)
Select Disk Drives
Start Create Process
F1ꢀ : View Array/Disk Status
, ꢀ : Move to next item
Enter: Confirm the selection
ESCꢀ : Exit
Channelꢀꢀꢀ
Drive Nameꢀ
Array Nameꢀ
Modeꢀ Size(GB) Status
Channel0 Masterꢀ
Channel0 Slaveꢀꢀ
Channel1 Masterꢀ
Channel1 Slave ꢀ
XXXXXXXXXXꢀꢀꢀꢀ
XXXXXXXXXXꢀꢀꢀꢀ
No Drive
xxxxx xxx.xxꢀ
xxxxx xxx.xxꢀ
Hdd
Hdd
No Drive
5.4.3.1 RAID 0 for performance
1. Select the second option item Array Mode, then press the <Enter> key.
The RAID system setting pop-up menu appears.
RAID 0 for performance
RAID 1 for data protection
RAID 0/1
RAID SPAN for capacity
2. Select RAID 0 for performance from the menu and press <Enter>.
From this point, you may choose to auto-configure the RAID array by
selecting Auto Setup for Performance or manually configure the
RAID array for stripped sets. If you want to manually configure the
RAID array continue with next step, otherwise, proceed to step #5.
3. Select Select Disk Drives, then press <Enter>. Use arrow keys to
select disk drive/s, then press <Enter> to mark selected drive. An
asterisk is placed before the selected drive.
4. Select Block Size, then press <Enter> to set array block size. A list of
valid array block sizes are displayed on a pop-up menu.
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TIP: For server systems, it is recommended to
use a lower array block size. For multimedia
computer systems used mainly for audio and
video editing, a higher array block size is
recommended for optimum performance
4K
8K
16K
32K
64K
Use arrow keys to move selection bar on items and press <Enter> to
select.
5. Select Start Create Process and press <Enter> to setup hard disk for
RAID system. The following confirmation message appears:
The same confirmation message appears when the Auto Setup for
Performance option is selected.
The data on the selected disks will
be destroyed. Continue? Press Y/N
Press “Y” to confirm or “N” to return to the configuration options.
5.4.3.2 RAID 1 for data protection
1. Select the second option item Array Mode, then press the <Enter> key.
The RAID system setting pop-up menu appears.
RAID 0 for performance
RAID 1 for data protection
RAID 1 for data protection
RAID 0/1
RAID SPAN for capacity
2. Select RAID 1 for data protection from the menu and press <Enter>.
Select next task from pop-up menu. The task Create only creates the
mirrored set without creating a backup. Create and duplicate creates
both mirrored set and backup.
Create only
Create only
Create and duplicate
3. Select task and press <Enter>. The screen returns to Create Array
menu items. From this point, you may choose to auto-configure the
RAID array by selecting Auto Setup for Data Security or manually
configure the RAID array for mirrored sets. If you want to manually
configure the RAID array continue with next step, otherwise, proceed
to step #5.
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4. Select Select Disk Drives, then press <Enter>. Use arrow keys to
select disk drive/s, then press <Enter> to mark selected drive. (An
asterisk is placed before a selected drive.)
5. Select Start Create Process and press <Enter> to setup hard disk for
RAID system. The following confirmation message appears:
The same confirmation message appears when the Auto Setup for
Data Security option is selected.
The data on the selected disks will
be destroyed. Continue? Press Y/N
Press “Y” to confirm or “N” to return to the configuration options.
5.4.4 Delete Array
1. In the VIA RAID BIOS utility main menu, select Delete Array then
press the <Enter> key. The focus is directed to the list of channel used
for IDE RAID arrays.
2. Press the <Enter> key to select a RAID array to delete. The following
confirmation message appears.
The selected array will be destroyed.
Are you sure? Continue? Press Y/N
Press “Y” to confirm or “N” to return to the configuration options.
5.4.5 Select Boot Array
1. In the VIA RAID BIOS utility main menu, select Select Boot Array then
press the <Enter> key. The focus is directed to the list of channel used
for IDE RAID arrays.
2. Press the <Enter> key to select a RAID array for boot. The Status of
the selected array will change to Boot. Press <ESC> key to go return
to menu items. Follow the same procedure to deselect the the boot
array.
ꢀ : x
Channelꢀꢀꢀ
Drive Nameꢀꢀ
Array Nameꢀꢀ
Modeꢀ
Size(GB) Status
[ ]Channel0 Masterꢀ XXXXXXXXXXꢀꢀꢀꢀ
[ ]Channel0 Slaveꢀ XXXXXXXXXXꢀꢀꢀꢀ
Channel1 Masterꢀ No Drive
xxxxxxx xxx.xxꢀ
xxxxxxx xxx.xxꢀ
Hdd
Hdd
Channel1 Slave ꢀ No Drive
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5.4.6 Serial Number View
1. In the VIA RAID BIOS utility main menu, select Serial Number View
then press the <Enter> key. The focus is directed to the list of channel
used for IDE RAID arrays. Move the selection bar on each item and
the serial number is displayed at the bottom of the screen. This option
is useful for identifying same model disks.
VIA Tech. RAID BIOS Ver 0.96
Create a RAID array with
the hard disk attached to
VIA IDE controller
Create Array
Delete Array
Create/Delete Spare
Select Boot Array
Serial Number View
F1ꢀ : View Array/Disk Status
, ꢀ : Move to next item
Enter: Confirme the selection
ESCꢀ : Exit
Channelꢀꢀꢀ
Drive Nameꢀ
Array Nameꢀ
Modeꢀ Size(GB) Status
Channel0 Masterꢀ
Channel0 Slaveꢀꢀ
Channel1 Masterꢀ
Channel1 Slave ꢀ
XXXXXXXXXXꢀꢀꢀꢀ
XXXXXXXXXXꢀꢀꢀꢀ
No Drive
xxxxx xxx.xxꢀ
xxxxx xxx.xxꢀ
Hdd
Hdd
No Drive
Serial Number:ꢀꢀꢀ
VJF41646
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5.5 Promise® RAID configurations
The motherboard includes the Promise® PDC20378 controller chipset to
support Redundant Array of Independent Disks (RAID) configurations.
Using two Serial ATA hard disks on the PRI_SATA / SEC_SATA interfaces,
and two ATA133 hard disks on the PRI_RAID interface, you may set up
RAID0, RAID1, RAID0+1, and Multi-RAID configurations. Use the
MBFastTrak378™ BIOS and the FastBuild™ utility to configure a disk
array.
RAID 0 (called data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to
read and write data in parallel, interleaved stacks. Two hard disks perform
the same work as a single drive but at a sustained data transfer rate,
double that of a single disk alone, thus improving data access and
storage.
RAID 1 (called data mirroring) copies and maintains an identical image of
data from one drive to a second drive. If one drive fails, the disk array
management software directs all applications to the surviving drive as it
contains a complete copy of the data in the other drive. This RAID
configuration provides data protection and increases fault tolerance to the
entire system.
RAID 0+1 is data striping and data mirroring combined without parity
(redundancy data) having to be calculated and written. The advantage of
RAID 0 + 1 is fast data access (like RAID 0), but with the ability to loose
one drive and have a complete duplicate surviving drive or set of drives
(like RAID 1).
1. If you use either Windows XP or Windows 2000 operating system
(OS), copy first the Promise FastTrak 378 Driver from the support
CD to a floppy disk before creating RAID configurations.
2. Refer to the FastTrak 378 Quick Start Guide and SATA Quick
Start Guide in the support CD for detailed information on RAID
configurations under different operating systems.
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5.5.1 Install the hard disks
The PDC20378 chipset supports Ultra ATA/133/100/66 hard disk drives.
For optimal performance, install identical drives of the same model and
capacity when creating a disk array.
• If you are creating a RAID 0 (striping) array for perfomance, use two
new drives.
• If you are creating a RAID 1 (mirroring) array for protection, you can use
two new drives or use an existing drive and a new drive (the new drive
must be of the same size or larger than the existing drive).
Follow these steps to install the hard disks for RAID configuration.
1. Set the jumpers of each hard disk as Master/Slave.
2. Install the hard disks into the drive bays.
3. Connect the HDD cables. These connection options are available for
creating a RAID 0 or RAID 1 array:
a) Connect two Parallel ATA HDDs to PRI_RAID connector and one
Serial ATA HDD to either one of the two Serial ATA connectors,
using separate parallel ATA or serial ATA cables.
b) Connect one Serial ATA HDD to each Serial ATA connector, using
separate serial ATA cables.
4. Connect the power cable to the power connector on each drive.
5. Boot the system and enter the BIOS Setup Utility.
6. Go to the Advanced menu in BIOS and set the appropriate IDE
configuration settings.
7. Save your changes and Exit Setup.
8. Proceed to section 5.5.2 for the next procedure.
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5.5.2 Enter the MBFastBuild™ utility
1. Boot the system.
If this is the first time you boot the system with the new hard disks
installed and connected to the ATAIDE connectors on the
motherboard, the MBFastTrak378™ BIOS displays the following:
MBFastTrak378 (tm) BIOS version 1.00
(c)2000-2005 Promise Technology, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
No Array defined...
Press <Ctrl-F> to enter FastBuild (tm) Utility
Or press <ESC> key to continue booting.
2. Press <Ctrl-F> simultaneously to display the FastBuild™ utility main
menu.
FastBuild (tm) Utility 2.00 (c) 2002-2005 Promise Technology, Inc.
[ Main Menu ]
Auto Setup . . . . . . . . . . [ 1 ]
View Drive Assignments . . . . [[ 22 ]]
Define Array . . . . . . . . . [[ 33 ]]
Delete Array . . . . . . . . . [[ 44 ]]
Rebuild Array. . . . . . . . . [[ 55 ]]
[ Keys Available ]
Press 1..5 to select Option
[ESC] Exit
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5.5.3 Creating a RAID 0 array (Performance)
1. In the FastBuild™ utility main menu, press “1” to select Auto Setup.
The following screen appears.
FastBuild (tm) Utility 2.00 (c) 2002-2005 Promise Technology, Inc.
[ Auto Setup Options Menu ]
Optimize Array for:
Performance
[ Array Setup Configuration ]
Mode ........................................
Stripe
Spare Drive.................................. 0
Drive(s) Used in Array....................... 2
Array Disk Capacity (size in MB)............. 8650
[ Keys Available ]
[ ] Up [ ] Down [ , ,Space] Change Optiioonn [[EESSCC]] EExxiitt [[CCTTRRLL--YY]] SSaavvee
2. Use the arrow keys to go to the field Optimize Array for and select
“Performance” with the space bar. The Mode field displays “Stripe”.
3. After making a selection, press <Ctrl-Y> to save and create a RAID 0
array.
4. Press any key to reboot the system. During the boot process, the
MBFastTrak378 BIOS checks and displays the disk array information.
5. Once the array is created, use the FDISK utility to format the array as a
single hard drive.
6. After you have formatted the arrayed drives, install an operating
system (OS). The OS will treat the RAID 0 array as a single drive unit.
7. Install the RAID driver from the support CD that came with the
motherboard package.
Depending on the operating system you are installing, you may need
to install the RAID driver during or after the OS installation.
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5.5.4 Creating a RAID 1 array (Security)
Creating a Security Array with New Drives
1. In the FastBuild™ utility main menu, press “1” to select Auto Setup.
FastBuild (tm) Utility 2.00 (c) 2002-2005 Promise Technology, Inc.
[ Auto Setup Options Menu ]
Optimize Array for:
Security
[ Array Setup Configuration ]
Mode ........................................
Mirror
Spare Drive.................................. 0
Drive(s) Used in Array....................... 2
Array Disk Capacity (size in MB)............. 4000
[ Keys Available ]
[ ] Up [ ] Down [ , ,Space] Change Option [ESC] Exit [CTRL-Y] Save
2. Use the arrow keys to go to the field Optimize Array for and select
“Security” with the space bar. The Mode field displays “Mirror”.
3. Press <Ctrl-Y> to save your selection.
4. The following message appears:
Do you want the disk image to be duplicated to another? (Yes/No)
Y - Create and Duplicate
N - Create Only
5. Press N for the Create Only option. A message appears confirming that
your Security array has been created.
Array has been created.
<Press any key to reboot>
6. Press any key to reboot the system. During the boot process, the
MBFastTrak376 BIOS checks and displays the disk array information.
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7. Use the FDISK utility and follow the format procedure for installing a
new hard drive. After you have formatted the arrayed drives, install an
operating system (OS).
8. Install the RAID driver from the support CD that came with the
motherboard package.
Depending on the operating system you are installing, you may need
to install the RAID driver during or after the OS installation.
Creating a Security Array with Existing Data Drive
If you would like to use an existing drive that already contains data and/or
is the bootable drive in your system, make sure that the new hard drive
you will use in the array has the same or larger capacity as the existing
drive.
Backup all important data before creating an array. Failure to do so
may cause data loss.
1. In the FastBuild™ utility main menu, press “1” to select Auto Setup.
2. Use the arrow keys to go to the field Optimize Array for and select
“Security” with the space bar. The Mode field displays “Mirror”.
3. Press <Ctrl-Y> to save your selection. The following message
appears:
Do you want the disk image to be duplicated to another? (Yes/No)
Y - Create and Duplicate
N - Create Only
5. Press Y for the Create and Duplicate option. The next window prompts
you to select the source drive to use.
6. Use the arrow keys to select the source drive. The FastBuild utility will
copy all the data from the source drive to the target drive.
7. Press <Ctrl-Y> to save the selection and start the duplication. The
following message appears:
Start to duplicate the image...
Do you want to continue? (Yes/No)
Y - Continue
N - Abort
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8. Select Y to continue. Select N to return to the main menu.
9. When the duplication process is completed, a message appears
confirming that your Security array has been created.
10. Press any key to reboot the system.
11. Install the RAID driver from the support CD that came with the
motherboard package.
Depending on the operating system you are installing (or that is
already installed), the RAID driver installation sequence may vary.
5.5.5 Other FastBuild Utility Commands
Command options 3-6 on the FastBuild™ Utility main menu are not
required for setting up an array, but they are useful for reconfiguring an
array.
View Array (3): This command allows you to view the drive assignments
of hard disks in an array.
Delete Array (4): This command deletes an array to reconfigure the
system. Deleting an array does not remove information on the hard disks.
If an array is deleted by mistake, recover it immediately by redefining it as
the deleted array.
Rebuild Array (5): This command restores the array and system data
after faults on RAID 1 arrays.
Follow these steps to rebuild and restore data in the array:
1. On boot-up, an error message notifies of a system failure.
2. Press <Ctrl-F> to enter the FastBuild™Main Menu.
3. Select <3> for View Array to verify the ID of the defunct hard disk.
4. Power off the system and replace the hard disk with an identical model.
5. Reboot and enter the FastBuild™ Main Menu again.
6. Select <5> for Rebuild Array. The malfunctioning array is highlighted.
Press Enter to select.
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FastBuild (tm) Utility 2.00 (c) 2002-2005 Promise Technology, Inc.
[ Rebuild Array Menu ]
Array No
RAID Mode
Total Drv
Capacity
Status
Array 1
Array 2
Array 3
Array 4
Mirror/Stripe
-----
4
7999
-----
-----
-----
Critical
-----
-----
-----
-----
-----
-----
-----
-----
[ Keys Available ]
[ ] Up [ ] Dowwn [ESC] Exxit [Enterr] Selleecctt
7. Select the replacement drive. Press <Enter>.
FastBuild (tm) Utility 2.00 (c) 2002-2005 Promise Technology, Inc.
[ View Array Definition Menu ]
Array No
RAID Mode
Total Drv ꢀꢀꢀꢀ
ꢀꢀꢀ
Status
Array 1 Mirror/Stripe
4
ꢀ
Critical
Stripe Block: Not Available
ꢀꢀꢀ
Gigabyte Boundary: ON
[ Select Drive for Rebuild ]
Channel: IDꢀ
Drive Modelꢀꢀ
Capacity (MB)ꢀ
4325ꢀꢀꢀ
ꢀ
ꢀ
3:Mas FUJITSU MPD3043ATꢀꢀꢀꢀ
[ Keys Available ]
[ ] Up [ ] Down [ESC] Exit [Enter] Selleecctt
8. Confirm the command to copy data from the intact source hard disk
onto a new replacement hard disk. A progress gauge displays the
copy progress for the duration of the task.
9. After the rebuild processis complete, the user is prompted to reboot the
system.
Controller Configuration (6): This command shows the default for
Controller Configuration. The default value is [Enabled].
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5.6 Using Makedisk.exe
Important Notes
1. The Makedisk.exe utility enables you to create a floppy disk with the
RAID driver necessary when configuring RAID installations.
2. The Makedisk.exe utility for the Promise® SATA 378 driver is located in
“\Drivers\Promise\378ATA\Makedisk.exe” of the support CD. Use
this utility when the Operating Mode setting in the BIOS is [Onboard
IDE Operate Mode] (default).
3. The Makedisk.exe utility for the FastTrak 378 driver is located in
“\Drivers\Promise\378RAID\Makedisk.exe” of the support CD. Use
this utility when the Operating Mode setting in the BIOS is [RAID]
mode.
4. The Makedisk.exe utility for the VIA® RAID driver is located in
“\Drivers\VIARAID\6420RAID\DriverDisk\Makedisk.exe” of the
support CD. Use this utility when configuring Serial ATA RAID 0 or
RAID 1.
A floppy disk with Promise® SATA 378, FastTrak 378 or VIA® RAID
driver is required when installing Windows® XP™/ 2000™ or NT™
operating systems. Make sure to create a RAID driver floppy disk using
Makedisk.exe utility for the VIA® or Promise® ATA/SATA RAID function
before installing your operating system.
5. During the OS installation, press the “F6” key and insert the created
driver floppy disk to upload RAID driver.
Write-protect the floppy disk to avoid computer virus infection.
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5.7 Marvell® Virtual Cable Tester™
Technology
This motherboard supports the Marvell Virtual Cable Tester (VCT)
Technology. The VCT virtually diagnose and report cable faults using the
Time Domain Reflectometry (TDR). With this essential tool, installation
and network diagnosis has never been easier. The VCT technology
detects and reports open and shorted cables with up to 1 meter of
accuracy. It also detects impedance mismatches, pair swaps, pair polarity
problems and pair skew problems of up to 64ns.
VCT remarkably reduces networking and support costs complementing a
highly manageable and controlled network system. Also, this tool can be
incorporated in the network systems software making it ideal for field
support as well as development diagnostics.
Using Virtual Cable Tester
1. Right click on My Computer icon on your desktop. On the pop-up
menu, click on Properties to display the System Properties dialog box.
2. Click on Network adapters, and select 3Com Gigabit NIC Adapter
from the list. Click on the Properties button.
3. From the 3Com Gigabit NIC Properties dialog box, select the
Diagnostics tab.
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4. Click on the (VCT) Virtual Cable Tester button to display the following
screen.
5. Click on Run to execute test.
If there is no cable connection problem, the Run button is grayed out
and not selectable.
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