K8V-XE
User Guide
Contents
Notices ..........................................................................................................vi
Safety information.........................................................................................vii
About this guide........................................................................................... viii
Typography....................................................................................................ix
K8V-XE specifications summary.....................................................................x
Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.1
1.2
1.3
Welcome! ....................................................................................... 1-2
Package contents........................................................................... 1-2
Special features ............................................................................. 1-2
1.3.1
1.3.2
Product highlights ........................................................... 1-2
Innovative ASUS features............................................... 1-4
1.4
1.5
Before you proceed........................................................................ 1-5
Motherboard overview.................................................................... 1-6
1.5.1
1.5.2
1.5.3
Motherboard layout......................................................... 1-6
Placement direction ........................................................ 1-7
Screw holes .................................................................... 1-7
1.6
1.7
Central Processing Unit (CPU) ...................................................... 1-8
1.6.1
1.6.2
Overview......................................................................... 1-8
Installling the CPU .......................................................... 1-9
System memory ........................................................................... 1-10
1.7.1
1.7.2
1.7.3
DIMM sockets location.................................................. 1-10
Memory configurations.................................................. 1-10
Installing a DIMM .......................................................... 1-14
1.8
Expansion slots............................................................................ 1-14
1.8.1
1.8.2
1.8.3
1.8.5
1.8.6
Standard interrupt assignments.................................... 1-14
IRQ assignments for this motherboard ......................... 1-15
PCI slots........................................................................ 1-15
PCI Express x1 ............................................................ 1-16
PCI Express x16 .......................................................... 1-16
1.9
Jumpers ....................................................................................... 1-17
Connectors................................................................................... 1-19
1.10.1 Rear panel connectors.................................................. 1-19
1.10.2 Internal connectors ....................................................... 1-21
1.10
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Chapter 2: BIOS setup
2.1
Managing and updating your BIOS................................................ 2-2
2.1.1
2.1.2
2.1.3
2.1.4
2.1.5
2.1.6
Creating a bootable floppy disk....................................... 2-2
Updating the BIOS ......................................................... 2-3
Saving the current BIOS file............................................ 2-5
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ...................................... 2-6
ASUS EZ Flash utility...................................................... 2-8
ASUS Update utility ........................................................ 2-9
2.2
BIOS setup program .................................................................... 2-12
2.2.1
2.2.2
2.2.3
2.2.4
2.2.5
2.2.6
2.2.7
2.2.8
BIOS menu screen........................................................ 2-13
Menu bar....................................................................... 2-13
Legend bar.................................................................... 2-14
Menu items ................................................................... 2-14
Sub-menu items............................................................ 2-14
Configuration fields ....................................................... 2-14
Pop-up window ............................................................. 2-15
General help ................................................................. 2-15
2.3
Main menu ................................................................................... 2-16
2.3.1
2.3.2
2.3.3
2.3.4
2.3.5
System Time ................................................................. 2-16
System Date ................................................................. 2-16
Legacy Diskette A ........................................................ 2-16
Primary and Secondary IDE Master/Slave ................... 2-17
HDD SMART Monitoring............................................... 2-18
2.4
Advanced menu ........................................................................... 2-19
2.4.1
2.4.2
2.4.3
2.4.4
2.4.5
2.4.6
JumperFree Configuration ............................................ 2-19
CPU Configuration........................................................ 2-21
Chipset.......................................................................... 2-21
PCI PnP ........................................................................ 2-23
Onboard Devices Configuration.................................... 2-25
USB Configuration ........................................................ 2-26
2.5
Power menu................................................................................. 2-27
2.5.1
2.5.2
ACPI Type..................................................................... 2-27
ACPI APIC Support ...................................................... 2-27
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2.5.3
2.5.4
APM Configuration ....................................................... 2-28
Hardware Monitor ........................................................ 2-29
2.6
Boot menu.................................................................................... 2-30
2.6.1
2.6.2
2.6.3
2.6.4
2.6.5
Boot Device Priority ...................................................... 2-31
Removable Drivers ....................................................... 2-31
Hard Disk Drivers.......................................................... 2-31
Boot Settings Configuration .......................................... 2-32
Security......................................................................... 2-33
2.7
Exit menu ..................................................................................... 2-35
Chapter 3: Software support
3.1
3.2
Installing an operating system........................................................ 3-2
Support CD information.................................................................. 3-2
3.2.1
3.2.2
3.2.3
3.2.4
3.2.5
Running the support CD ................................................. 3-2
Drivers menu................................................................... 3-3
Utilities menu .................................................................. 3-4
Manual menu .................................................................. 3-5
ASUS Contact information.............................................. 3-5
3.3
RAID Configurations ...................................................................... 3-6
3.3.1
3.3.2
3.3.3
Installing hard disks ........................................................ 3-6
VIA RAID configurations ................................................. 3-7
JMicron configurations.................................................... 3-8
3.4
3.5
Creating a RAID driver disk............................................................ 3-9
Cool ‘n’ Quiet!TM Technology........................................................ 3-10
3.3.1
3.3.2
Enabling Cool ‘n’ Quiet!TM Technology........................... 3-10
Launching the Cool ‘n’ Quiet!TM Software...................... 3-12
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Notices
Federal Communications Commission Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
•
•
This device may not cause harmful interference, and
This device must accept any interference received including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer’s
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
•
•
•
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
•
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is
required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modifications
to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
Canadian Department of Communications Statement
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions
from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the
Canadian Department of Communications.
This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian
ICES-003.
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Safety information
Electrical safety
•
•
To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the
electrical outlet before relocating the system.
When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the
power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are
connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system
before you add a device.
•
•
•
Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure
that all power cables are unplugged.
Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord.
These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit.
Make sure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area.
If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using,
contact your local power company.
•
If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a
qualified service technician or your retailer.
Operation safety
•
Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all
the manuals that came with the package.
•
Before using the product, make sure all cables are correctly connected and the
power cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact your dealer
immediately.
•
•
To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from
connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry.
Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in
any area where it may become wet.
•
•
Place the product on a stable surface.
If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified
service technician or your retailer.
The symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product (electrical
and electronic equipment) should not be placed in municipal waste. Check local
regulations for disposal of electronic products.
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About this guide
This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring
the motherboard.
How this guide is organized
This manual contains the following parts:
•
Chapter 1: Product introduction
This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new
technology it supports. This chapter also lists the hardware setup procedures
that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes
description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard.
•
•
Chapter 2: 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 3: Software support
This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the
motherboard package.
Where to find more information
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and
software updates.
1.
2.
ASUS websites
The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and
software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.
Optional documentation
Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty
flyers, that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not
part of the standard package.
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Conventions used in this guide
To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following
symbols used throughout this manual.
DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself
when trying to complete a task.
CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components
when trying to complete a task.
IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a
task.
NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a
task.
Typography
Bold text
Italics
Indicates a menu or an item to select
Used to emphasize a word or a phrase
<Key>
Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign means
that you must press the enclosed key
Example: <Enter> means that you must press the Enter or
Return key
<Key1>+<Key2>+<Key3>
If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the
key names are linked with a plus sign (+)
Example: <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<D>
Command
Means that you must type the command exactly as shown,
then supply the required item or value enclosed in
brackets
Example: At the DOS prompt, type the command line:
afudos /i[filename]
afudos /iK8VXE.ROM
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K8V-XE specifications summary
CPU
Socket 754 for AMD Athlon™ 64 and AMD Sempron™
processors
Supports AMD 64 architecture that enables simultaneous
32-bit and 64-bit computing
Supports AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet! Technology
Chipset
Northbridge: VIA K8T890
Southbridge: VIA VT8251
Front Side Bus
Memory
1GHz/800 MHz
Single-channel memory architecture
3 x 184-pin DIMM sockets support ECC/ non-ECC
unbuffered 400/333/266 MHz DDR memory modules
Supports up to 3 GB system memory
Expansion slots
Storage
1 x PCI Express x16 slot for discrete graphics card
2 x PCI Express x1
3 x PCI slots
VIA VT8251 SouthBridge supports:
- 2 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66/33
- 4 x SATA-II 3Gb/s drivers
- RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, and JBOD configurations
JMB 363 RAID controller supports:
- 1 x SATA 3Gb/s driver
- 1 x External SATA 3Gb/s driver
- RAID 0, RAID 1, and JBOD configurations
Realtek® ALC660 6-channel CODEC
Supports Jack-Sensing and Enumeration Technology
S/PDIF out interface
Audio
Realtek® RTL8201CL-LF 10/100M LAN PHY
Supports up to 8 USB 2.0 ports
LAN
USB
Rear panel
1 x Parallel port
1 x External Serial ATAII port
1 x LAN (RJ-45) port
4 x USB 2.0/1.1 port
1 x Serial port (COM)
1 x PS/2 keyboard port
1 x PS/2 mouse port
1 x 6-channel audio I/O ports
1 x S/PDIF out port
4 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM
BIOS 2.3, ASUS EZ Flash, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2, ASUS
MyLogo
BIOS Feature
(continued on the next page)
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K8V-XE specifications summary
Overclocking
features
CPU Multiplier
SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection), from 200 MHz up
to 300 MHz at 1MHz increment
C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall)
EZ Flash
Special features
Manageability
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2
ASUS MyLogo™
ASUS EZ Flash
WOL by PME, WOR by PME, WOR by Ring
Internal
connectors
2 x USB 2.0 connectors for 4 additional USB 2.0 ports
1 x CPU fan connector
1 x Chassis fan connectors
1 x S/PDIF Out connector
1 x 24-pin EPS 12V Power connector
1 x 4-pin ATX 12 V power connector
1 x CD Audio in connector
1 x Front panel audio connector
1 x System panel connector
Form Factor
ATX form factor: 12 in x 7.6 in (30.5 cm x 19 cm)
Support CD
contents
Device drivers
ASUS PC Probe II
ASUS Live Update utility
Anti-virus software
User’s Manual
1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66 cable
1 x FDD cable
Accessory
1 x I/O shield
1 x SATA Cable Kit (SATA/Power)
*Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Chapter 1
This chapter describes the features of the
motherboard. It includes brief descriptions of the
motherboard components, and illustrations of the
layout, jumper settings, and connectors.
Product introduction
1.1
Welcome!
Thank you for buying the ASUS® K8V-XE motherboard!
The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies making it
another standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards!
The motherboard combines the powers of the AMD Athlon™ 64 / Sempron™
processor and the VIA K8T890 chipset to set a new benchmark for an effective
desktop platform solution.
Supporting up to 3GB of system memory with high-resolution graphics via an PCI
Express X16 slot, Serial ATA RAID, USB 2.0, and 6-channel audio features, the
motherboard takes you ahead in the world of power computing!
Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the
items in your package with the list below.
1.2 Package contents
Check your motherboard package for the following items.
ASUS K8V-XE motherboard
ASUS motherboard support CD
1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable
1 x Serial ATA cable kit (SATA / Power)
1 x Floppy disk cable
I/O shield
User guide
If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
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1.3 Special features
1.3.1 Product Highlights
Latest processor technology
The motherboard supports the AMD Athlon™ 64 and AMD Sempron™ desktop
processors. The AMD Athlon™ 64 is based on AMD’s 64-bit architecture, which
represents the landmark introduction of the industry’s first x86-64 technology.
This processor provides a dramatic leap forward in compatibility, performance,
investment protection, and reduced total cost of ownership and development.
The AMD Sempron™ is a 32-bit processor that provides the performance needs
of value-conscious buyers. This processor is designed to deliver best-in-class
performance for everyday computing.
Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ Technology
The motherboard supports the AMD® Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ Technology that dynamically
and automatically changes the CPU speed, voltage and amount of power
depending on the task the CPU performs.
Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology
The motherboard supports the Serial ATA 3 Gb/s technology through the Serial ATA
interfaces. The Serial ATA 3 Gb/s specification provides twice the bandwidth of the
current Serial ATA products with a host of new features, including Native Command
Queueing (NCQ), and Power Management (PM) Implementation Algorithm. Serial
ATA allows for thinner, more flexible cables with lower pin count, reduced voltage
requirement.
S/PDIF out
The motherboard supports the S/PDIF technology through the S/PDIF interfaces
on the rear panel. The S/PDIF technology turns your computer into a high-end
entertainment system with digital connectivity to powerful audio and speaker
systems.
USB 2.0 technology
The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) specification,
dramatically increasing the connection speed from the 12 Mbps bandwidth on USB
1.1 to a fast 480 Mbps on USB 2.0. USB 2.0 is backward compatible with USB 1.1.
6-Channel Audio solution
The motherboard uses an onboard audio CODEC that lets you enjoy high-quality
6-channel audio without having to buy advanced sound cards.
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1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features
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 2-6.
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 previous setting for each parameter.
ASUS MyLogo™
This feature allows you to personalize and add style to your system with
customizable boot logos. See pages 2-33.
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 2-8.
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1.4 Before you proceed
Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components
or change any motherboard settings.
1. Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component.
2. Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or to a metal
object, such as the power supply case, before handling components to avoid
damaging them due to static electricity.
3. Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them.
4. Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic
pad or in the bag that came with the component.
5. Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power
supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply.
Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals,
and/or components.
Onboard LED
The motherboard comes with a stand-by power LED. When lit, this green LED
indicates that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode, a reminder that
you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or
plugging in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location
of the onboard LED.
SB_PWR
K8V-XE
R
ON
OFF
Standby
Powered
Power
Off
K8V-XE Onboard LED
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1.5 Motherboard overview
1.5.1 Motherboard layout
19.2cm (7.6in)
KBPWR
PS/2KBMS
T: Mouse
B: Keyboard
CPU_FAN
ATX12V
COM1
F_USB12
Bottom:
Top:
RJ-45
USB3
USB4
USBPW1
Top:Line In
Center:Line Out
Below:Mic In
VIA
K8T890
SPDIF_O
PCIEX16
JMicron
JMB363
K8V-XE
PCI1
R
SATA_RAID1
PCI2
PCI3
VIA
VT8251
RTL8201CL
CD
4M
ALC660
BIOS
SATA4
SATA3
SATA2
SATA1
PCIEX1_1
PCIEX1_2
CR2032 3V
Lithium Cell
AAFP
CMOS Power
SPDIF_OUT
USBPW2
FLOPPY
SB_PWR
CHA_FAN
PANEL
CLRTC
GAME
USB56
USB78
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1.5.2 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.
1.5.3 Screw holes
Place six (6) 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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1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU)
1.6.1 Overview
The motherboard comes with a surface mount 754-pin Zero Insertion Force (ZIF)
socket designed for the AMD Athlon™ 64 processor.
The 128-bit-wide data paths of these processors can run applications faster than
processors with only 32-bit or 64-bit wide data paths.
K8V-XE
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K8V-XE CPU Socket 754
Gold Arrow
Incorrect installation of the CPU into the socket may bend the pins and severely
damage the CPU!
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1.6.2 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.
3. Position the CPU above the socket
such that the CPU corner with the
gold triangle matches the socket
corner with a small triangle.
4. Carefully insert the CPU into the
socket until it fits in place.
Gold triangle
Small triangle
The CPU fits only in one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the
socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU!
5. When the CPU is in place, push
down the socket lever to secure the
CPU. The lever clicks on the side tab
to indicate that it is locked.
6. Install specifically designed heatsink
and fan assembly.
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1.7 System memory
1.7.1 DIMM sockets location
The following figure illustrates the location of the DDR DIMM sockets.
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K8V-XE 184-pin DDR DIMM Sockets
1.7.2 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
•
•
•
•
•
Installing DDR DIMMs other than the recommended configurations may
cause memory sizing error or system boot failure.
For optimum compatibility, obtain memory modules from qualified vendors.
See Qualified Vendors List on page 1-11.
Stacked RAM and DDR DIMM modules with more than 18 chips are not
supported.
Always install DIMMs with the same CAS Latency. For optimum
compatibility, obtain memory modules from the same vendor.
Due to hardware limitation, the memory frequency decreases from 400MHz
to 333MHz when the three DIMMs are populated at the same time. Refer to
the table on 1-11 for DIMM slots setup and corresponding frequency.
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Chapter 1: Product introduction
Memory Frequency
Sockets
DIMM2
DIMM1
populated
populated
--
DIMM3
--
Frequency
400MHz
400MHz
400MHz
400MHz
400MHz
400MHz
333MHz
--
populated
populated
--
--
--
--
populated
populated
populated
populated
--
populated
--
populated
populated
populated
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DDR Qualified Vendor List
The following table lists the PC3200 (DDR400) memory modules that have been
tested and qualified for use with this motherboard.
DDR400 Qualified Vendor List (QVL)
DIMM support
Size
Vendor
Mode
CL
Brand Side(s) Component
A
B
C
256MB
512MB
512MB
1024MB
256MB
256MB
512MB
512MB
1024MB
256MB
512MB
256MB
512MB
256MB
512MB
1024MB
256MB
512MB
512MB
512MB
1024MB
256MB
512MB
256MB
512MB
1024MB
512MB
256MB
512MB
512MB
256MB
512MB
256MB
512MB
256MB
512MB
256MB
512MB
512MB
256MB
256MB
512MB
512MB
256MB
256MB
512MB
256MB
512MB
256MB
512MB
1024MB
512MB
1024MB
256MB
512MB
KINGSTON V58C2256804SAT5(ECC)
KINGSTON V58C2256804SAT5(ECC)
KINGSTON Heat-Sink Package
KINGSTON Heat-Sink Package
KINGSTON D3208DL3T-5A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
SS KVR400X72C3A/256
DS KVR400X72C3A/512
DS KHX3200A/512
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
DS KHX3200ULK2/1G
SS KVR400X64C3A/256
SS KVR400X64C3A/256
DS KVR400X64C3A/512
SS KVR400X64C3A/512
DS KVR400X64C3A/1G
V
V
KINGSTON A2S56D30BTP
KINGSTON V58C2256804SAT5
KINGSTON HY5DU12822BT-D43
KINGSTON HYB25D512800BE-5B
SAMSUNG K4H560838F-TCCC
SAMSUNG K4H560838F-TCCC
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
N/A SAMSUNG SS M368L3223FTN-CCC
N/A SAMSUNG DS M368L6423FTN-CCC
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
Infineon
Infineon
Infineon
HYB25D256800CE-5C
HYB25D256800CE-5C
HYB25D512160CE-5C
HYB25D512800CE-5C
HYB25D512800CE-5B
W942508BH-5
3
N/A
3
Infineon SS HYS64D32300HU-5-C
Infineon DS HYS64D64320HU-5-C
Infineon SS HYS64D32301HU-5-C
Infineon SS HYS64D64300HU-5-C
Infineon DS HYS64D128320HU-5-C
I
nfineon
3
V
V
V
V
V
Infineon
CORSAIR
CORSAIR
CORSAIR
CORSAIR
CORSAIR
Hynix
3
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
3
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
SS CMX256A-3200C2PT
DS CMX512-3200C2
Heat-Sink Package
VS32M8-5
DS VS512MB400
Heat-Sink Package
Heat-Sink Package
HY5DU56822DT-D43
HY5DU56822DT-D43
K4H560838F-TCCC
K4H560838F-TCCC
K4H510838B-TCCC
K4H560838F-TCCC
HY5DU56822CT-D43
HY5DU56822CT-D43
ADD8608A8A-5B
KDL388P4LA-50
DS CMXP512-3200XL
DS TWINX2048-3200C2
SS HYMD232646D8J-D43
DS HYMD264646D8J-D43
Hynix
V
Transcend
Transcend
Transcend
A DATA
A DATA
A DATA
A DATA
KINGMAX
KINGMAX
crucial
SAMSUNG SS TS32MLD64V4F3
SAMSUNG DS TS64MLD64V4F3
SAMSUNG DS TS128MLD64V4J
SAMSUNG DS MDOSS6F3H41Y0N1E0Z
3
V
V
V
3
3
V
3
Hynix
Hynix
N/A
SS MDOHY6F3G31Y0N1E0Z
DS MDOHY6F3H41Y0N1E0Z
DS MDOAD5F3H41Y0D1E02
SS MPXB62D-38KT3R
3
V
V
V
V
V
2.5
N/A
N/A
2
N/A
KDL388P4LA-50
N/A
DS MPXC22D-38KT3R
V
Heat-Sink Package
Heat-Sink Package
TMD7608F8E50D
TMD7608F8E50D
TMD7608F8E50D
TMD7608F8E50D
TMD7608F8E50I
Ballistix SS BL3264Z402.8TG
V
V
crucial
2
Ballistix DS BL6464Z402.16TG
V
V
V
TwinMOS
TwinMOS
TwinMOS
TwinMOS
TwinMOS
V-DATA
Winbond
Winbond
GEIL
2.5
2.5
2.5
2.5
TwinMOS SS M2G9I08AIATT9F081AADT
TwinMOS DS M2G9J16AJATT9F081AADT
TwinMOS SS M2G9I08A8ATT9F081AADT
TwinMOS DS M2G9J16A8ATT9F081AADT
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
N/A TwinMOS DS M2G9J16A8ATT9F081CADT
VDD9616A8A-5C
W942508CH-5
N/A
3
N/A
SS MDYVD6F4G2880B1E0H
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
Winbond SS W9425GCDB-5
Winbond DS W9451GCDB-5
W942508CH-5
N/A
N/A
N/A
2.5
2.5
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
2.5
2.5
GL3LC32G88TG-35
GL3LC32G88TG-5A
A2S56D30BTP
N/A
N/A
DS GL1GB3200DC
GEIL
SS GLX2563200UP
V
V
V
PSC
PSC
PSC
N/A
SS AL5D8B53T-5B1K
PSC
A2S56D30BTP
DS AL6D8B53T-5B1K
V
V
NANYA
NANYA
NANYA
NANYA
NANYA
NANYA
NANYA
Novax
NT5DS32M8CT-5T
NT5DS32M8CT-5T
NT5DS32M16BT-5T
NT5DS64M8BT-5T
NT5DS64M8BT-5T
NT5DS64M8CS-5T
NT5DS64M8CS-5T
C2S56D30TP-5
SS NT256D64S88C0G-5T
DS NT512D64S8HC0G-5T
SS NT256D64SH4B0G-5T
SS NT512D64S88B0G-5T
DS NT1GD64S8HB0G-5T
SS NT512D64S88C0GY-5T
DS NT1GD64S8HC0GY-5T
SS 96M425653CE-40TB6
DS 96M451253CE-40TB6
N/A
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
N/A
N/A
V
V
N/A
N/A
N/A
CEON
CEON
Novax
C2S56D30TP-5
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DDR400 Qualified Vendor List (QVL)
DIMM support
Size
Vendor
Mode
CL
Brand Side(s) Component
DS DXV2S8SSCCE3K27E
A
B
C
512MB
512MB
256MB
256MB
256MB
512MB
512MB
512MB
256MB
512MB
256MB
512MB
512MB
1024MB
256MB
512MB
512MB
1024MB
512MB
512MB
256MB
512MB
256MB
512MB
512MB
256MB
256MB
512MB
512MB
56MB
CENTURY K4H560838E-TCCC
CENTURY DD2508AMTA
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
3
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
VT
V
V
DS DXV2S8EL5BM3T27C
SS DXV6S8EL5B
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
CENTURY DD2508AMTA
CENTURY HY5DU56822BT-D43
CENTURY HY5DU56822DT-D43
CENTURY DD2508AMTA
SS DXV6S8HXD43B
SS DXV6S8HXD43D
DS DXV2S8EL5B
V
V
V
V
V
V
CENTURY HY5DU56822BT-D43
CENTURY HY5DU56822DT-D43
CENTURY DD2508AKTA-5B-E
CENTURY DD2508AKTA-5B-E
CENTURY MT46V32M8TG-5BG
CENTURY MT46V32M8TG-5BG
CENTURY HY5DU12822CTP-D43
CENTURY HY5DU12822CTP-D43
DS DXV2S8HXD43B
DS DXV2S8HXD43D
SS DXV6S8EL5B/HP
DS DXV2S8EL5B/HP
SS DXV6S8MC5B
DS DXV2S8MC5B
SS DXV2H8
V
V
V
V
V
V
DS DXV0H8
Elixir
N2DS25680CT-5T
N2DS25680CT-5T
N2DS51280BT-5T
N2DS51280BT-5T
VT3225804T-5
SS M2U25664DS88C3G-5T
DS M2U51264DS8HC3G-5T
SS M2U51264DS88B1G-5T
DS M2U1G64DS8HB1G-5T
DS N/A
Elixir
V
Elixir
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
Elixir
V
V
V
Kreton
Veritech
Pmi
VT56DD32M8PC-5
V58C2256804SAT5B
V58C2256804SAT5B
V58C2256804SCT5B
V58C2256804SCT5B
A2S56D30CTP
VM
DS VU512FLTM25C
V
V
V
V
2.5
2.5
2.5
2.5
2.5
3
MOSEL SS MD44256VIT3208GMHA01
MOSEL DS MD44512VIT3208GATA03
Pmi
ProMOS
ProMOS
Deutron
Aeneon
Aeneon
Aeneon
Aeneon
N/A
N/A
SS V826632K24SCTG-D0
DS V826664K24SCTG-D0
DS AL6D8C53T-5B1T
V
PSC
AED83T500
Aeneon SS AED560UD00-500C88X
Aeneon SS AED560UD00-500C88Z
Aeneon SS AED660UD00-500B98X
Aeneon DS AED660UD00-500C88X
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
AED83T500
3
V
V
V
V
V
V
V
AED93T500
3
AED83T500
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
V
V
SimpleTech 838S032T05A
SimpleTech 838S032T05A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
SS SVM-DDR3200/256
DS SVM-DDR3200/512
DS PDC1G3200+XBLK
DS M512-400-16B
512MB
024MB
512MB
Patriot
MDT
Heat-Sink Package
25B25680-50520
Legend:
Side(s): SS - Single Sided
DS - Double Sided
A : Supports one module inserted in any slot as Single-channel memory configuration
B : Supports one pair of modules inserted in two slot as Single-channel memory
configuration.
Vendor List for this motherboard.
Obtain DDR DIMMs only from ASUS qualified vendors for better system
performance.
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1.7.3 Installing a DIMM
DDR DIMM
Follow these steps to install a DIMM.
1. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the
retaining clips outward.
2. Align a DIMM on the socket such that the
notch on the DIMM matches the break on
the socket.
3. Firmly insert the DIMM into the socket
until the retaining clips snap back in place
and the DIMM is properly seated.
Unlocked
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.
1.8 Expansion slots
To install and configure an expansion card:
1. Install an expansion card following the instructions that came with the chassis.
2. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See
Chapter 2 for BIOS information.
3. Assign an IRQ to the card. Refer to the tables next page.
4. Install the drivers and/or software applications for the expansion card
according to the card documentation.
1.8.1 Standard interrupt assignments
IRQ
Priority
Standard Function
0
1
System Timer
1
2
Keyboard Controller
2
N/A
11
12
13
14
15
3
4
5
6
7
Programmable Interrupt
IRQ holder for PCI steering
Communications Port (COM1)
IRQ holder for PCI steering
Floppy Disk Controller
3*
4*
5*
6
7*
8
9*
10*
11*
12*
13
14*
15*
Printer Port (LPT1)
System CMOS/Real Time Clock
IRQ holder for PCI steering
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.
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1.8.2 IRQ assignments for this motherboard
INT A
shared
—
—
—
—
—
—
INT B
—
shared
—
shared
—
—
INT C
—
—
shared
—
shared
shared
—
INT D
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
PCI slot 1
PCI slot 2
PCI slot 3
LAN
Onboard Audio
Onboard USB
Onboard RAID
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.
1.8.3 PCI slots
The PCI slots support PCI cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and
other cards that comply with PCI specifications.
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1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slot
This motherboard supports PCI Express
x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other
cards that comply with the PCI Express
specifications. The figure shows a network
card installed on the PCI Express x1 slot.
1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot
This motherboard supports PCI Express x16
graphic cards that comply with the PCI
Express specifications. The figure shows a
graphics card installed on the PCI Express
x16 slot.
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1.9 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. 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.
3. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer.
4. Hold down the <Del> key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to
re-enter data.
Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on the jumper
default position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure!
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CLRTC
1
2
2
3
Normal
Clear CMOS
K8V-XE Clear RTC RAM
(Default)
You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking.
For system failure due to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall)
feature. Shut down and reboot the system so BIOS can automatically reset
parameter settings to its previous values.
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2. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR)
This jumper allows you to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up feature. Set
this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) if you wish to wake up the computer when you
press a key on the keyboard. This feature requires an ATX power supply that
can supply at least 1A on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the
BIOS.
KBPWR
3
2
2
1
+5V
+5VSB
(Default)
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K8V-XE Keyboard Power Setting
3. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPWR12)
Set these jumpers to +5V to wake up the computer from S1 sleep mode
(CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in low power mode) using
the connected USB devices. Set to +5VSB to wake up from S3 and S4 sleep
modes (no power to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in reduced
power mode).
USBPW1
3
2
2
1
+5V
+5VSB
(Default)
K8V-XE
USBPW2
R
2
1
2
3
+5V
+5VSB
K8V-XE USB Device Wake Up(Default)
•
•
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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1.10 Connectors
This section describes and illustrates the motherboard rear panel and internal
connectors.
1.10.1 Rear panel connectors
1
2
3
4
5
6
12
11
10
9
8
7
1. PS/2 mouse port. This green 6-pin connector is for a PS/2 mouse.
2. Parallel port. This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or other
devices.
3. RJ-45 port. This port allows connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through
a network hub. Refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications.
LAN port LED indications
RJ45
ACT/LINK LED
Description
SPEED LED
Description
ACT/LNK
SPEED
Status
OFF
Status
OFF
No link
No Link
Orange
Blinking
100Mbps connection
Acting
Green
Blinking
10Mbps connection
Acting
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. Microphone jack. This Mic (pink) jack connects a microphone. In 6-channel
mode, the function of this jack becomes Rear Speaker Out.
The functions of the Line Out, Line In, and Microphone jacks change when you
select the 6-channel audio configuration as shown in the following table.
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Audio 2, 4 or 6-channel configuration
Headphone/
2-Speaker
4-Speaker
6-Speaker
Light Blue
Lime
Pink
Line In
Line Out
Mic In
Line In
Front Speaker Out
Rear Speaker Out
Bass/Center
Front Speaker Out
Rear Speaker Out
7. S/PDIF out jack. This jack connects to external audio output devices.
8. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are
available for connecting USB 2.0 devices.
9. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are
available for connecting USB 2.0 devices.
10. External Serial ATA 3Gb/s port. This port connects to an external SATA
box or a Serial ATA port multiplier.
The external SATA port supports
external Serial ATA
3Gb/s devices. Longer
cables support higher power
requirements to deliver signal up
to two meters away, and enables
improved hot-swap function.
11. Serial connector. This 9-pin COM1 port is for serial devices.
12. PS/2 keyboard port. This purple connector is for a PS/2 keyboard.
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1.10.2 Internal connectors
1. IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE, SEC_IDE)
This connector supports the provided UltraATA133 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
slave device (hard disk drive) and the black connector to the UltraATA133
master device.
•
•
Follow the hard disk drive documentation when setting the device in master
or slave mode.
Pin 20 on each IDE connector is removed to match the covered hole on the
UltraATA cable connector. This prevents incorrect orientation when you
connect the cables.
•
The hole near the blue connector on the UltraATA cable is intentional.
K8V-XE
R
NOTE: Orient the red markings
(usually zigzag) on the IDE
K8V-XE IDE Connectors
ribbon cable to PIN 1.
2. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY)
This connector supports the provided floppy drive ribbon cable. After
connecting one end to the motherboard, connect the other end to the floppy
drive. (Pin 5 is removed to prevent incorrect insertion when using ribbon cables
with pin 5 plug).
FLOPPY
K8V-XE
R
PIN 1
NOTE: Orient the red markings on
the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1.
K8V-XE Floppy Disk Drive Connector
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3. ATX power connectors (24-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 24-pin EATX power connector, this motherboard requires that
you connect the 4-pin ATX +12V power plug to provide sufficient power to the
CPU.
Make sure that your ATX 12V power supply can provide 8A on the +12V
lead and at least 1A on the +5-volt standby lead (+5VSB). The minimum
recommended wattage is 300W or 350W for a fully configured system. The
system may become unstable and may experience difficulty powering up if the
power supply is inadequate.
EATXPWR
ATX12V
+12V DC
GND
+3 Volts
-12 Volts
Ground
PSON#
Ground
Ground
+3 Volt
+3 Volt
Groun
+5 Volt
Groun
+5 Volt
GND
+12V DC
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Ground
-5 Volts
+5 Volts
+5 Volts
+5 Volts
Ground
Groun
Power
+5V St
+12 Vo
+12 Vo
+3 Vol
K8V-XE ATX Power Connectors
4. 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)
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K8V-XE Internal Audio Connectors
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5. CPU and chassis fan connectors (3-pin CPU_FAN, CHA_FAN)
The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350mA~740mA (8.88W max.) or
a total of 1A~2.22A (26.64W max.) at +12V. Connect the fan cables to the fan
connectors on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable
matches the ground pin of the connector.
Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Lack of sufficient
air flow within the system may damage the motherboard components. These
are not jumpers! DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan connectors!
CPU_FAN
K8V-XE
CHA_FAN
R
K8V-XE Fan Connectors
6. USB header (10-1 pin USB56, USB78)
If the USB ports on the rear panel are inadequate, a USB header is available
for additional USB ports. Connect the USB cable of the USB 2.0 module to this
header. You may install the USB module in the chassis front panel. The module
has two USB 2.0 ports for connecting next generation USB peripherals such as
high resolution cameras, scanners, and printers.
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R
USB56
USB78
1
1
K8V-XE USB 2.0 Connectors
• The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately.
• Install the USB 2.0 driver before using the USB 2.0 feature.
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4. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4)
These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk
devices. The current Serial ATA I interface allows up to 150 MB/s data transfer
rate while Serial ATA II allows up to 300 MB/s data transfer rate, faster than the
standard parallel ATA with 133 MB/s (DMA/133).
SATA4
SATA3
SATA2
SATA1
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K8V-XE SATA Connectors
5. 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
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K8V-XE Digital Audio Connector
The S/PDIF out module is purchased separately.
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6. GAME/MIDI port connector (16-1 pin GAME)
This connector is for a GAME/MIDI port. Connect the USB/GAME module
cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of
the system chassis. The GAME/MIDI port connects a joystick or game pad for
playing games, and MIDI devices for playing or editing audio files.
K8V-XE
GAME
K8V-XE Game Connector
The Game/MIDI port is purchased separately .
7. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP)
This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that
supports either High Definition Audio or AC `97 audio standard. Connect one
end of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this connector.
AAFP
Azalia
Legacy ACʼ97
compliant definition
compliant definition
K8V-XE
K8V-XE Analog Front Panel Connector
We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to
this connector to avail of the motherboard high-definition audio capability.
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8. System panel connector (20-1 pin PANEL)
This connector accommodates several system front panel functions.
PLED
SPEAKER
PANEL
K8V-XE
RESET
PWRSW
* Requires an ATX power supply.
IDE_LED
K8V-XE System Panel Connector
•
System Power LED Lead (Green 3-pin PLED)
This 3-pin connector connects to the system power LED. The LED lights up
when you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep
mode.
•
•
•
System Warning Speaker Lead (Orange 4-pin SPEAKER)
This 4-pin connector connects to the case-mounted speaker and allows you to
hear system beeps and warnings.
Reset Switch Lead (Blue 2-pin RESET)
This 2-pin connector connects to the case-mounted reset switch for rebooting
the system without turning off the system power.
ATX Power Switch / Soft-Off Switch Lead (Light Green 2-pin PWRSW )
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 LED (Red 2-pin IDE_LED)
This connector supplies power to the hard disk activity LED. Any read or write
activity of an IDE device cause this LED to light up.
The System Panel connector is color-coded for easy and foolproof connection.
Take note of the specific connector colors as described.
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Chapter 2
This chapter tells how to change system settings
through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed
descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also
provided.
BIOS information
2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS
The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic
Input/Output System (BIOS) setup.
1.
2.
Award BIOS Flash Utility (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a
bootable floppy disk.)
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy
disk or the motherboard support CD when the BIOS file fails or gets
corrupted.)
3.
4.
ASUS EZ Flash (Updates the BIOS in DOS using a floppy disk or the
motherboard support CD.)
ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment.)
Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities.
Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk in
case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard
BIOS using the ASUS Update or AwardBIOS Flash utilities.
2.1.1 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 <Enter>.
Windows® 98SE/ME/XP environment
a. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk into the floppy disk drive.
b. From your Windows desktop, click on Start, then select My Computer.
c. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon.
d. Click File from the menu, then select Format. A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk
window appears.
e. If you are using Windows® XP, select Create an MS-DOS startup disk
from the format options field, then click Start.
OR
If you are using Windows® 98SE/ME, select Full option button from the
format type, then click Start.
Windows® 2000 environment
To create a set of boot disks for Windows® 2000, run the Makeboot.exe tool
from the Windows® 2000 CD:
a.
b.
Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk into the floppy disk drive.
Insert the Windows® 2000 CD into the CD-ROM drive.
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c.
d.
Click Start, then select Run.
From the Open box, type
D:\bootdisk\makeboot a:then press <Enter>,
assuming that D: is your CD-ROM drive.
Follow succeeding screen instructions.
e.
2. Copy the original (or the latest) motherboard BIOS to the bootable floppy disk.
2.1.2 Updating the BIOS
The Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) can be updated using the AwardBIOS
Flash Utility. Follow these instructions to update the BIOS using this utility.
1. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS web site. Rename the file to
K8VXE.BIN and save it to a floppy disk.
Save only the updated BIOS file in the floppy disk to avoid loading the wrong
BIOS file.
2. Copy the AwardBIOS Flash Utility (awdflash.exe) from the Software folder of
the support CD to the floppy disk with the latest BIOS file.
3. Boot the system in DOS mode using the bootable floppy disk you created
earlier.
4. When the A:> appears, replace the bootable floppy disk with the floppy disk
containing the new BIOS file and the Award BIOS Flash Utility.
5. At the prompt, type
awdflash then press
<Enter>. The Award
BIOS Flash Utility screen
appears.
AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.01
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For K8T890-8251-K8V-XE-00
DATE: 01/05/2006
Flash Type - PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH
File Name to Program:
Message: Please input File Name!
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6. Type the BIOS file name in
the File Name to Program
field, then press <Enter>.
AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.01
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For K8T890-8251-K8V-XE-00
DATE: 01/05/2006
Flash Type - PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH
File Name to Program: 0110.bin
Message: Do You Want To Save Bios (Y/N)
7. Press <N> when the utility prompts you to save the current BIOS file. The
following screen appears.
AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.01
(C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved
8. The utility verifies the BIOS
file in the floppy disk and
starts flashing the BIOS
file.
For K8T890-8251-K8V-XE-00
DATE: 01/05/2006
Flash Type - PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH
File Name to Program: 0110.bin
Program Flashing Memory - OFE00 OK
Write OK
No Update
Write Fail
Warning: Don’t Turn Off Power Or Reset System!
Do not turn off or reset the system during the flashing process!
9. The utility displays a
Flashing Complete message
indicating that you have
successfully flashed the
AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.01
(C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved
For K8T890-8251-K8V-XE-00
DATE: 01/05/2006
Flash Type - PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH
BIOS file. Remove the floppy File Name to Program: 0110.bin
Flashing Complete
disk then press <F1> to
Press <F1> to Continue
restart the system.
Write OK
F1 Reset
No Update
Write Fail
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2.1.3 Saving the current BIOS file
You can use the AwardBIOS Flash Utility to save the current BIOS file. You can
load the current BIOS file when the BIOS file gets corrupted during the flashing
process.
Make sure that the floppy disk has enough disk space to save the file.
To save the current BIOS file using the AwardBIOS Flash Utility:
AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.01
1. Follow steps 1 to 6 of the
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previous section.
For K8T890-8251-K8V-XE-00
DATE: 01/05/2006
2. Press <Y> when the utility
prompts you to save the
current BIOS file. The
Flash Type - PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH
File Name to Program: 0110.bin
Save current BIOS as:
following screen appears.
Message:
3. Type a filename for the
current BIOS file in the
Save current BIOS as field,
then press <Enter>.
AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.01
(C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved
For K8T890-8251-K8V-XE-00
DATE: 01/05/2006
Flash Type - PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH
File Name to Program: 0110.bin
Checksum: DAD6H
Save current BIOS as: old.bin
Message: Please Wait!
4. The utility saves the current
BIOS file to the floppy disk,
then returns to the BIOS
flashing process.
AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.01
(C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved
For K8T890-8251-K8V-XE-00
DATE: 01/05/2006
Flash Type - PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH
File Name to Program: 0110.bin
Now Backup System BIOS to
File!
Message: Please Wait!
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2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility
The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore
the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can
update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support CD or the floppy disk
that contains the updated BIOS file.
Prepare the motherboard support CD or the floppy disk containing the updated
motherboard BIOS before using this utility.
Recovering the BIOS from the support CD
To recover the BIOS from the support CD:
1. Turn on the system.
2. Insert the motherboard support CD to the optical drive.
3. The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the CD for
the BIOS file.
Award BootBlock BIOS v1.0
Copyright (c) 2000, Award Software, Inc.
BIOS ROM checksum error
Detecting IDE ATAPI device...
When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted
BIOS file.
Award BootBlock BIOS v1.0
Copyright (c) 2000, Award Software, Inc.
BIOS ROM checksum error
Detecting IDE ATAPI device...
Found CDROM, try to Boot from it... Pass
DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so can
cause system boot failure!
4. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process.
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Recovering the BIOS from a floppy disk
To recover the BIOS from the support CD:
1. Remove any CD from the optical drive, then turn on the system.
2. Insert the floppy disk with the original or updated BIOS file to the floppy disk
drive.
3. The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the floppy
disk for the original or updated BIOS file.
Award BootBlock BIOS v1.0
Copyright (c) 2000, Award Software, Inc.
BIOS ROM checksum error
Detecting IDE ATAPI device...
When no CD is found, the utility automatically checks the optical drive for the
original or updated BIOS file. The utility then updates the corrupted BIOS file.
Award BootBlock BIOS v1.0
Copyright (c) 2000, Award Software, Inc.
BIOS ROM checksum error
Detecting IDE ATAPI device...
Found CDROM, try to Boot from it... Fail
Detecting floppy drive A media...
DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so can
cause system boot failure!
4. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process.
The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for this motherboard.
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2.1.5 ASUS EZ Flash utility
The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to go
through the long process of booting from a floppy disk and using a DOS-based
utility. The EZ Flash utility is built-in the BIOS chip so it is accessible by pressing
<Alt> + <F2> during the Power-On Self-Test (POST).
To update the BIOS using EZ Flash:
the motherboard.
2. Save the BIOS file to a floppy disk, then restart the system.
3. Press <Alt> + <F2> during POST to display the following.
Insert Disk then press Enter or ESC to continue POST
4. Insert the floppy disk that
contains the BIOS file to the
floppy disk drive then press
<Enter>. The following
screen appears.
AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.01
(C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved
For K8T890-8251-K8V-XE-00
DATE: 01/05/2006
Flash Type - PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH
File Name to Program:
Message: Please wait...
5. When the correct BIOS file is found, 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 to prevent system
boot failure!
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2.1.6 ASUS Update utility
The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the
motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. The ASUS Update utility allows you
to:
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•
•
•
•
Save the current BIOS file
Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet
Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file
Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and
View the BIOS version information.
This utility is available in the support CD that comes with the motherboard
package.
ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an
Internet Service Provider (ISP).
Installing ASUS Update
To install ASUS Update:
1. Place the support CD in the optical drive. The Drivers menu appears.
2. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. See page 5-3
for the Utilities screen menu.
3. The ASUS Update utility is copied to your system.
Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using this utility.
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Updating the BIOS through the Internet
To update the BIOS through the Internet:
1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking
Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update
main window appears.
2. Select Update BIOS from the
Internet option from the drop-down
menu, then click Next.
3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest
you to avoid network traffic, or click
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 screen instructions to
complete the update process.
The ASUS Update utility is
capable of updating itself
through the Internet. Always
update the utility to avail all its
features.
Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file
To update the BIOS through a BIOS file:
1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking
Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update
main window appears.
2. Select Update BIOS from a file option
from the drop-down menu, then click
Next.
3. Locate the BIOS file from the Open
window, then click Open.
4. Follow the screen instructions to
complete the update process.
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2.2 BIOS Setup program
This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that you can update
using the provided utility described in section “2.1 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 <Del> 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 “2.7 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.
BIOS information.
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2.2.1
BIOS menu screen
Menu items
Menu bar
Configuration fields
General help
Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility
Main
Advanced
Power
Boot
Exit
System Time
System Date
15 : 30 : 36
Sun, Jan 15 2006
Select Menu
Item Specific Help
Legacy Diskette A:
[1.44M, 3.5 in.]
Press [Enter] to enter
next page for detail
hard drive settings
Primary IDE Master
Primary IDE Slave
Secondary IDE Master
Secondary IDE Slave
HDD SMART Monitoring
[ST321122A]
[ASUS CDS520/A]
[None]
[None]
[Disabled]
Installed Memory
Usable Memory
256MB
255MB
F1:Help
ESC: Exit
↑↓ : Select Item
→←: Select Menu
-/+: Change Value
Enter: Select Sub-menu
F5: Setup Defaults
F10: Save and Exit
Sub-menu items
Legend bar
2.2.2
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
•
•
The BIOS setup screens shown in this chapter are for reference purposes
only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen.
informavtion.
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2.2.3 Legend bar
At the bottom of the Setup screen is a legend bar. The keys in the legend bar allow
you to navigate through the various setup menus. The following table lists the keys
found in the legend bar with their corresponding functions.
Navigation Key
<F1>
Function
Displays the General Help screen
Loads setup default values
<F5>
<Esc>
Exits the BIOS setup or returns to the main menu
from a sub-menu
Left or Right arrow
Up or Down arrow
Selects the menu item to the left or right
Moves the highlight up or down between fields
Page Down or – (minus)
Scrolls backward through the values for the
highlighted field
Page Up or + (plus)
Scrolls forward through the values for the highlighted
field
<Enter>
<F10>
Brings up a selection menu for the highlighted field
Saves changes and exit
2.2.4 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.
The other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar have their
respective menu items.
2.2.5 Sub-menu items
A solid triangle before each item on any menu screen means that the iteam has a
sub-menu. To display the sub-menu, select the item and press <Enter>.
2.2.6 Configuration fields
These fields show the values for the menu items. If an item is user-configurable,
you can change the value of the field opposite the item. You cannot 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 “2.2.7 Pop-up window.”
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2.2.7 Pop-up window
Select a menu item then press <Enter> to display a pop-up window with the
configuration options for that item.
Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility
Main
Advanced
Power
Boot
Exit
System Time
System Date
15 : 30 : 36
Select Menu
Sun, Jan 15 2006
[1.44M, 3.5 in.]
Item Specific Help
Legacy Diskette A:
Specifies the capacity
d physical size of
skette drive A.
Legacy Diskette A:
Primary IDE Mast
Primary IDE Slav
Disabled
..... [ ]
Secondary IDE Ma
Secondary IDE Sl
HDD SMART Monito
720K , 3.5 in. ..... [ ]
1.44M, 3.5 in. ..... [ ]
2.88M ,3.5 in. ..... [ ]
Installed Memory
Usable Memory
↑↓ :Move ENTER:Accept ESC:Abort
F1:Help
ESC: Exit
↑↓ : Select Item
→←: Select Menu
-/+: Change Value
Enter: Select Sub-menu
F5: Setup Defaults
F10: Save and Exit
Pop-up menu
2.2.8 General help
At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected
item.
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2.3 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 “2.2.1 BIOS menu screen” for information on the menu screen
items and how to navigate through them.
Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility
Main
Advanced
Power
Boot
Exit
System Time
System Date
15 : 30 : 36
Wed, Nov 5 2004
Select Menu
Item Specific Help
Legacy Diskette A:
[1.44M, 3.5 in.]
Press [Enter] to enter
next page for detail
hard drive settings
Primary IDE Master
Primary IDE Slave
Secondary IDE Master
Secondary IDE Slave
HDD SMART Monitoring
[ST321122A]
[ASUS CDS520/A]
[None]
[None]
[Disabled]
Installed Memory
Usable Memory
256MB
255MB
F1:Help
ESC: Exit
↑↓ : Select Item
→←: Select Menu
-/+: Change Value
Enter: Select Sub-menu
F5: Setup Defaults
F10: Save and Exit
2.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xxxx]
Allows you to set the system time.
2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]
Allows you to set the system date.
2.3.3 Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.]
Sets the type of floppy drive installed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [720K , 3.5
in.] [1.44M, 3.5 in.] [2.88M, 3.5 in.]
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2.3.4 Primary and Secondary IDE Master/Slave
While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically 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.
Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility
Main
Primary IDE Master
Primary IDE Master
Select Menu
[Auto]
[Auto]
Item Specific Help
Access Mode
Press [Enter] to
select
Capacity
0 MB
Cylinder
Head
Sector
0
0
0
PIO Mode
UDMA Mode
Transfer Mode
[Auto]
[Auto]
None
F1:Help
ESC: Exit
↑↓ : Select Item
→←: Select Menu
-/+: Change Value
Enter: Select Sub-menu
F5: Setup Defaults
F10: Save and Exit
The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Capacity,
Cylinder, Head, Sector and Transfer Mode). These values are not user-
configurable. These items show N/A if no IDE device is installed in the system.
IDE Primary Master/Slave [Auto];
IDE Secondary Master/Slave [Auto]
Select [Auto] to automatically detect an IDE hard disk drive. If automatic detection
is successful, the BIOS automatically fills in the correct values for the remaining
fields on this sub-menu. If the hard disk was already formatted on a previous
system, the setup BIOS may detect incorrect parameters. Select [Manual] to
manually enter the IDE hard disk drive parameters. If no drive is installed select
[None]. Configuration options: [None] [Auto] [Manual]
Access Mode [Auto]
The default [Auto] allows automatic detection of an IDE hard disk drive.
Select [CHS] for this item if you set the IDE Primary Master/Slave to [Manual].
Configuration options: [CHS] [LBA] [Large] [Auto]
Before attempting to configure a hard disk drive, make sure you have the
correct configuration information supplied by the drive manufacturer. Incorrect
settings may cause the system to fail to recognize the installed hard disk.
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Capacity
Displays the auto-detected hard disk capacity. This item is not configurable.
Cylinder
Shows the number of the hard disk cylinders. This item is not configurable.
Head
Shows the number of the hard disk read/write heads. This item is not configurable.
Sector
Shows the number of sectors per track. This item is not configurable.
PIO Mode [Auto]
Sets the PIO mode for the IDE device.
Configuration options: [Auto] [Mode 0] [Mode 1] [Mode 2] [Mode 3] [Mode 4]
UDMA Mode [Auto]
Disables or sets the UDMA mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto]
Transfer Mode
Shows the Transfer mode. This item is not configurable.
After entering the IDE hard disk drive information into BIOS, use a disk
utility, such as FDISK, to partition and format new IDE hard disk drives.
This is necessary so that you can write or read data from the hard disk.
Make sure to set the partition of the Primary IDE hard disk drives to
active.
2.3.5 HDD SMART Monitoring [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the HDD Self-Monitoring Analysis and Reporting
Technology (SMART) feature.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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2.4 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 can cause the system to malfunction.
Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility
Main
Advanced
Power
Boot
Exit
Select Menu
Item Specific Help
Press Enter to Set
JumperFree Configuration
CPU Configuration
Chipset
PCIPnP
Onboard Device Configuration
USB Configuration
F1:Help
ESC: Exit
↑↓ : Select Item
→←: Select Menu
-/+: Change Value
Enter: Select Sub-menu
F5: Setup Defaults
F10: Save and Exit
2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration
Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility
Advanced
Select Menu
JumperFree Configuration
Frequency Configuration
Item Specific Help
CPU MuTiplier
[Auto]
[StartUp]
Hammer Vid control
Press [Enter] to
adjust frequency
Frequency Configuration
The items in this sub-menu show the frequency information auto-detected by the
BIOS.
Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility
Advanced
Frequency Configuration
Select Menu
Spread Spectrum
PCIEx clock Sync. to CPU
x PLL2 Clock
[Auto]
Item Specific Help
[Enable]
100MHz
PCI clock Sync. to CPU
x PCIClock
[Enable]
33.0 MHz
[200MHz]
CPU clock
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Spread Spectrum [Auto]
Enables or disables the clock generator spread spectrum.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [+/- 0.1%] [+/- 0.2%] [+/- 0.3%] [+/- 0.4%] [+/-
0.5%] [+/- 0.6%] [+/- 0.7%] [+/- 0.8%] [+/- 0.9%] [+/- 1.0%] [Auto]
PCIEx clock Sync. to CPU [Enable]
Enables or disables the PCI ExpressTM synchronous clock to the CPU.
Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable]
x PLL2 Clock [XXX] (value is auto-detected)
Allows you to set the x PLL2 clock frequency. This item is user-configurable
only when the PCIEx clock Sync. to CPU item is set to Disabled. The BIOS
detects the default value of this item. Press <Enter> then key-in desired x PLL2
clock frequency within range.
PCI clock Sync. to CPU [Enable]
Enables or disables the PCI synchronous clock to the CPU.
Configuration options: [Disable] [Enable]
PCI Clock [XXX] (value is auto-detected)
Allows you to set the PCI clock frequency. This item is user-configurable only
when the PCI clock Sync. to CPU item is set to Disabled. The BIOS detects
the default value of this item. Press <Enter> then key-in desired PCI clock
frequency within range.
CPU Clock [XXX] [200 MHz]
Displays the frequency sent by the clock generator to the system bus and PCI
bus. The default value of this item is auto-detected by the BIOS. Use the <+>
and <-> keys to adjust the CPU frequency.
Selecting a very high CPU frequency may cause the system to become
unstable! If this happens, revert to the default setting.
CPU Multiplier [Auto]
Sets the operating CPU multiplier. The configuration options vary depending on the
type of CPU installed. Configuration options: [Auto] [x4] [x4.5] [x5] [x5.5] [x6] [x6.5]
[x7] [x7.5] [x7.5] [x8] [x8.5] [x9] [x9.5] [x10]
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Hammer Vid control [Startup]
Sets the Hammer Voltage ID control. Configuration options: [Startup] [1.550 v]
[1.525 v] [1.500 v] [1.475 v] [1.450 v] [1.425 v] [1.400 v] [1.375 v] [1.350 v] [1.325 v]
[1.300 v] [1.275 v] [1.250 v] [1.225 v] [1.200 v] [1.175 v] [1.150 v] [1.125 v] [1.100 v]
[1.075 v] [1.050 v] [1.025 v] [1.000 v] [0.975 v] [0.950 v] [0.925 v] [0.900 v] [0.875 v]
[0.850 v] [0.825 v] [0.800 v]
2.4.2 CPU Configuration
Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility
Advanced
Select Menu
CPU Configuration
CPU Type
AMD Sempron(tm) Processor 3000+
Item Specific Help
CPU Spee
1800MHz
128K
Enable/Disable AMD
Coll’n’Quiet function
which support P-state
transitions in AMD
processors.
Cache RAM
Current FSB Frequency
AMD K8 Cool’n’Quiet control
200 MHz
[Disabled]
AMD K8 Cool’n’Quiet control [Disabled]
Allows you to disable or set the AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet!TM Technology feature.
Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
This feature requires the AMD CPU heatsink, fan assembly with monitor
chip and BIOS utility.
2.4.3 Chipset
Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility
Advanced
Select Menu
Chipset
DRAM Configuration
Item Specific Help
Upstream LDT Bus Width
[16 bit]
[16 bit]
[Auto]
[Auto]
[Auto]
[PCI]
Downstream LDT Bus Width
LDT Bus Frequency
PEG Data Scrambling
VLink Mode Selection
Primary Display Adapter
DRAM timing and
control
DRAM Configuration
The items in this sub-menu show the DRAM-related information auto-detected by
the BIOS.
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Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility
DRAM Configuration
Advanced
Select Menu
Current DRAM Frequency
Timing Mode
200 MHz
Item Specific Help
[Auto]
x
x
x
x
x
x
Memclock index value (Mhz)
CAS# latency (Tcl)
200Mhz
<Enter> to select DARM
configuration by
[Auto] is recommended.
[Manual] allows you to
set each
configuration on your
own.
2.5
Min RAS# active time(Tras)
RAS# to CAS# delay (Trcd)
Row precharge Time (Trp)
1T/2T Memory Timing
8T
4T
4T
1T
MTRR mapping mode
[Continous]
F1:Help
ESC: Exit
↑↓ : Select Item
→←: Select Menu
-/+: Change Value
Enter: Select Sub-menu
F5: Setup Defaults
F10: Save and Exit
Current DRAM Frequency
Shows the Transfer mode. This item is not configurable.
Timing Mode [Auto]
Sets the timing mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual]
Memclock index value (Mhz)
Shows the memory clock index value. This item is not configurable.
CAS# latency (Tcl)
Shows the latency between the SDRAM read command and the time the data
actually becomes available.This item is not configurable.
Min RAS# active time (Tras)
Shows the minimum RAS# active time. This item is not configurable.
RAS# to CAS# delay (Trcd)
Shows the latency between the DDR SDRAM active command and the read/
write command. This item is not configurable.
Row precharge Time (Trp)
Shows the Row precharge time.This item is not configurable.
1T/2T Memory Timing
Shows the memory timing. This item is not configurable.
MTRR mapping mode [Continous]
Sets the MTRR mapping mode.
Configuration options: [Continous] [Discrete]
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Upstream LDT Bus Width [16 bit]
Sets the upstream Lightning Data Transport (LDT) Bus Width. Configuration
options: [ 8 bit] [16 bit]
Downstream LDT Bus Width [16 bit]
Sets the downstream Lightning Data Transport (LDT) Bus Width. Configuration
options: [ 8 bit] [16 bit]
LDT Bus Frequency [Auto]
Sets the Lightning Data Transport (LDT) Bus frequency.
Configuration options: [Auto] [800 MHz] [600 MHz] [400 MHz] [200 MHz]
PEG Data Scrambling [Auto]
Sets the PEG data scrambling. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disable]
VLink Mode Selection [Auto]
Sets the VLink mode. Configuration options: [By Auto] [Mode 0] [Mode 1] [Mode 2]
[Mode 3] [Mode 4]
Primary Display Adapter [PCI]
Sets the primary boot device. Configuration options: [PCI] [PCI-E]
2.4.4 PCIPnP
Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility
Advanced
Select Menu
PCIPnP
Plug & Play O/S
[No]
Item Specific Help
Resources Controlled By
IRQ Resources
Assign IRQ For VGA
[Auto]
x
[Enabled]
**PCI Express relative items**
Maximum Payload Size
[4096]
Plug & Play O/S [No]
When set to [No], the BIOS configures all the devices in the system. When set to
[Yes] and if you install a Plug and Play operating system, the operating system
configures the Plug and Play devices not required for boot. Configuration options:
[No] [Yes]
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Resources Controlled By [Auto]
When set to [Auto], the BIOS automatically configures all the boot and Plug and
Play compatible devices. Set to [Manual] if you want to assign the IRQ DMA and
memory base address fields. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual]
When the item Resources Controlled By is set to [Auto], the item IRQ
Resources is grayed out and not user-configurable. Refer to the section “IRQ
Resources” for information on how to enable this item.
IRQ Resources
This sub-menu is activated only when the Resources Controlled By item is set to
Manual.
Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility
Advanced
Select Menu
IRQ Resources
Item Specific Help
IRQ-3 assigned to
IRQ-4 assigned to
IRQ-5 assigned to
IRQ-7 assigned to
IRQ-9 assigned to
IRQ-10 assigned to
IRQ-11 assigned to
IRQ-12 assigned to
IRQ-14 assigned to
IRQ-15 assigned to
[PCI Device]
[PCI Device]
[PCI Device]
[PCI Device]
[PCI Device]
[PCI Device]
[PCI Device]
[PCI Device]
[PCI Device]
[PCI Device]
Legacy ISA for devices
compliant with the
original PC AT bus
specification, PCI/ISA
PnP for devices
compliant with the
Plug and Play standard
whether designed for
PCI or ISA bus
architecture
F1:Help
ESC: Exit
↑↓ : Select Item
→←: Select Menu
-/+: Change Value
Enter: Select Sub-menu
F5: Setup Defaults
F10: Save and Exit
IRQ-xx assigned to
When set to [PCI Device], 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: [PCI Device] [Reserved]
Assign IRQ for VGA [Enabled]
When set to [Enabled], the BIOS assigns an IRQ to PCI VGA card if the card
requests for an IRQ. When set to [Disabled], the BIOS does not assign an
IRQ to the PCI VGA card even if requested.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Maximum Payload Size [4096]
Sets the maximum payload size in bytes for PCI Express devices.
Configuration options: [128] [256] [512] [1024] [2048] [4096]
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2.4.5 Onboard Devices Configuration
Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility
Advanced
Select Menu
Onboard Device Configuration
Item Specific Help
JMicron RAID Controller
SATA Controller
[IDE]
[Enabled]
[RAID]
SATA Controller Mode
HDA Controller
[Auto]
Onboard LAN
[Enabled]
[Disabled]
[3F8/IRQ4]
[378/IRQ7]
[ECP+EPP]
[3]
Onboard LAN Boot ROM
Serial Port1 Address
Parallel Port Address
Parallel Port Mode
ECP MOde Use DMA
Game Port Address
Midi Port Address
Midi Port IRQ
[201]
[330]
[10]
F1:Help
ESC: Exit
↑↓ : Select Item
→←: Select Menu
-/+: Change Value
Enter: Select Sub-menu
F5: Setup Defaults
F10: Save and Exit
JMicron RAID Controller [IDE]
Allows you to enable or set the JMicron RAID Controller.
Configuration options: [IDE] [RAID] [Disabled]
SATA Controller [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the SATA controller.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
SATA Controller Mode [RAID]
Allows you to set the SATA controller mode.
Configuration options: [IDE] [RAID] [AHCI]
HDA Controller [Auto]
Allows you to disable or set the Azalia HDA controller.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto]
Onboard LAN [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the Onboard LAN.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
OnBoard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the onboard LAN boot ROM.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4]
Allows you to select the Serial Port1 base address.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [2F8/IRQ3] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3]
[Auto]
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Parallel Port Address [378/IRQ7]
Allows you to select the Parallel Port base addresses.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [378/IRQ7] [278/IRQ5] [3BC/IRQ7]
Parallel Port Mode [ECP+EPP]
Allows you to select the Parallel Port mode.
Configuration options: [SPP] [EPP] [ECP] [ECP+EPP]
ECP Mode Use DMA [3]
Allows you to select the ECP Mode.
Configuration options: [1] [3]
Game Port Address [201]
Allows you to set the Game Port Address.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [201] [209]
Midi Port Address [330]
Allows you to set the Midi Port Address.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [330] [300]
Midi Port IRQ [10]
Allows you to set the Midi Port IRQ.
Configuration options: [5] [10]
2.4.6 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.
Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility
Advanced
Select Menu
USB Configuration
USB Controller
USB 2.0 Controller
USB Legacy support
[Enabled]
[Enabled]
[Auto]
Item Specific Help
USB Controller [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the USB controller.
Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the USB 2.0 controller.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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USB Legacy Support [Auto]
Allows you to enable or disable support for USB devices on legacy operating
systems (OS). Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled]
2.5
Power menu
The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced
Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) and the Advanced Power Management
(APM). Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options.
Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility
Main
Advanced
Power
Boot
Exit
ACPI Suspend Type
ACPI APIC support
APM Configuration
Hardware Monitor
[S1&S3]
[Enabled]
Select Menu
Item Specific Help
F1:Help
ESC: Exit
↑↓ : Select Item
→←: Select Menu
-/+: Change Value
Enter: Select Sub-menu
F5: Setup Defaults
F10: Save and Exit
2.5.1 ACPI Suspend Type [S1&S3]
Allows you to select the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI)
state to be used for system suspend. Configuration options: [S1 (POS)] [S3(STR)]
[S1&S3]
2.5.2 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface
(ACPI) support in the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (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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2.5.3 APM Configuration
Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility
Power
Select Menu
APM Configuration
Power On By PS2 KB
[Disable]
[Disabled]
[Disabled]
[Disabled]
[Disabled]
[Disabled]
0
Item Specific Help
Power On By PS2 MS
Power On By PCI Devices
Power On By Ecternal Modem
Power On By On-board LAN
Power On By RTC Alarm
Date (of Month) Alarm
Alarm Time (hh:mm:ss) Alarm
Restore on AC Power Loss
PWR Button < 4 secs
x
x
0 :0 : 0
[Power Off]
[Instant-Off]
F1:Help
ESC: Exit
↑↓ : Select Item
→←: Select Menu
-/+: Change Value
Enter: Select Sub-menu
F5: Setup Defaults
F10: Save and Exit
Power On By PS2 KB [Disable]
Allows you to disable the Power On by PS/2 keyboard function or set specific
keys on the PS/2 keyboard to turn on the system. This feature requires an ATX
power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options:
[Disabled] [Space Bar] [Ctrl+ESC] [Power Key]
Power On By PS2 MS [Disabled]
When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to use the PS/2 mouse to turn on
the system. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on
the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Power On By PCI Devices [Disabled]
Allows you to disable or enable the Power On By PCI Devices. This feature
requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Power On by External Modem [Disabled]
Allows you to disable or enable the Power On by External Modem. This feature
requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Power On By On-board LAN [Disabled]
Allows you to disable or enable the Power On by On-board LAN function. 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 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 Date (of Month) and Resume Time (hh:mm:ss) become
configurable with set values. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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 the system state
was before the AC power loss.
Configuration options: [Power Off] [Power On] [Last State]
PWR Button < 4 secs [Instant-Off]
Allows you to set the event after the power button is pressed for more than 4
seconds. Configuration options: [Suspend] [Instant-Off]
2.5.4 Hardware Monitor
The items in this sub-menu displays the hardware monitor values automatically
detected by the BIOS. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the
configuration options.
Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility
Power
Select Menu
Hardware Monitor
Vcore Voltage
3.3V Voltage
5V Voltage
[
[
[
1.64V]
3.24V]
5.21V]
Item Specific Help
Press [Enter] to set.
12V Voltage
[ 11.71V]
CPU Temperature
M/B Temperature
CPU Fan speed
57ºC
35ºC
4265 RPM
0 RPM
[ 800 RPM]
Chassis Fan speed
CPU Fan Speed warning
F1:Help
ESC: Exit
↑↓ : Select Item
→←: Select Menu
-/+: Change Value
Enter: Select Sub-menu
F5: Setup Defaults
F10: Save and Exit
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VCORE Voltage, 12V Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage[xx.xºC]
or [Ignored]
The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through
the onboard voltage regulators. Select [Ignored] if you do not want to display the
detected temperatures.
CPU Temperature
M/B Temperature
The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard
and CPU temperatures. These items are not user-configurable
CPU Fan Speed
Chassis Fan Speed
The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the Chassis,
CPU, and Power fan speeds in rotations per minute (RPM). If the fan is not
connected to the motherboard, the field shows 0. These items are not
user-configurable.
CPU Fan Speed warning [800 RPM]
Allows you to set the CPU fan warning speed.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [800 RPM] [1200 RPM] [1600 RPM]
2.6
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.
Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility
Main
Advanced
Power
Boot
Exit
Boot Device Priority
Removable Drives
Hard Disk Drives
Boot Settings Configuration
Security
Select Menu
Item Specific Help
Select Boot Device
Priority
F1:Help
ESC: Exit
↑↓ : Select Item
→←: Select Menu
-/+: Change Value
Enter: Select Sub-menu
F5: Setup Defaults
F10: Save and Exit
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2.6.1 Boot Device Priority
Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility
Power
Select Menu
Boot Device Priority
1st Boot Device
2nd Boot Device
3rd Boot Device
4th Boot Device
[Removable]
Item Specific Help
[Hard Disk]
[CDROM
Select your boot
device priority
[Disabled]
1st ~ xxth Boot Device [Removable]
These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices.
The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of
devices installed in the system.
Configuration options: [Removable] [xxxxx Drive] [Disabled]
2.6.2 Removable Drives
Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility
Boot
Select Menu
Removable Drives
1. Floppy Disks
Item Specific Help
1. Floppy Disks
Allows you to select a removable drive attached to the system.
2.6.3 Hard Disk Drives
Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility
Boot
Select Menu
Item Specific Help
Removable Drives
1. Bootable Add-in Cards
1. Bootable Add-in Cards
Allows you to select an add-in disk drive attached to the system.
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2.6.4 Boot Settings Configuration
Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility
Boot
Boot Settings Configuration
Select Menu
Quick Boot
[Enabled]
[Disabled]
[On]
Item Specific Help
Boot Up Floppy Seek
Bootup Num-Lock
Press [Enter] to
enable or disable.
Typematic Rate Setting
Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec)
Typematic Delay (Msec)
OS Select For DRAM > 64MB
Full Screen LOGO
[Disabled]
6
x
x
250
[Non-OS2]
[Enabled]
[All, But Keyboard]
Halt On
Quick Boot [Enabled]
Enables or disables the quick boot feature. When Enabled, the system skips
certain tests while booting. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Boot Up Floppy Seek [Disabled]
Enable this item to check for a boot floppy disk during POST.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
The items Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec) and Typematic Delay (Msec) becomes
user-configurable only when the item Typematic Rate Setting is enabled.
Bootup Num-Lock [On]
Allows you to select the power-on state for the NumLock.
Configuration options: [Off] [On]
Typematic Rate Setting [Disabled]
Allows you to set the keystroke rate. Enable this item to configure the Typematic
Rate (Chars/Sec) and the Typematic Delay (Msec).
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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OS Select for DRAM > 64MB [Non-OS2]
Set this item to OS2 only when you are running on an OS/2 operating system with
an installed RAM of greater than 64 KB. Configuration options: [Non-OS2] [OS2]
Full Screen LOGO [Enabled]
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 want to use the ASUS
MyLogo™ feature.
Halt On [All, But Keyboard]
Allows you to error report type.
Configuration options: [All Errors] [No Errors] [All, But Keyboard] [All, But Diskette]
[All, But Disk/Key]
2.6.5 Security
Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility
Boot
Select Menu
Boot Settings Configuration
Supervisor Password
User Password
Password Check
Clear
Item Specific Help
Clear
[Setup]
Supervisor password
controls full access,
<Enter> to change
password.
Supervisor Password
User Password
These fields allow you to set passwords:
To set a password:
1. Select an item then press <Enter>.
2. Type in a password using a combination of a maximum of eight (8) alpha-
numeric characters, then press <Enter>.
3. When prompted, confirm the password by typing the exact characters again,
then press <Enter>. The password field setting is changed to Set.
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To clear the password:
1. Select the password field and press <Enter> twice. The following message
appears:
PASSWORD DISABLED !!!
Press any key to continue...
2. Press any key to continue. The password field setting is changed to Clear.
A note about passwords
The Supervisor password is required to enter the BIOS Setup program preventing
unauthorized access. The User password is required to boot the system preventing
unauthorized use.
Forgot your password?
If you forget your password, you can clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock
(RTC) RAM. The RAM data containing the password information is powered by the
onboard button cell battery. If you need to erase the CMOS RAM, refer to section
“1.9 Jumpers” for instructions.
Password Check
This field requires you to enter the password before entering the BIOS setup or the
system. Select [Setup] to require the password before entering the BIOS Setup.
Select [System] to require the password before entering the system. Configuration
options: [Setup] [System]
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2.7
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.
Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility
Main
Advanced
Power
Boot
Exit
Exit & Save Changes
Exit & Discard Changes
Load Setup Default
Discard Changes
Select Menu
Item Specific Help
This option save data
to CMOS and exiting
the setup menu.
F1:Help
ESC: Exit
↑↓ : Select Item
→←: Select Menu
-/+: Change Value
Enter: Select Sub-menu
F5: Setup Defaults
F10: Save and Exit
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. An onboard
backup battery sustains the CMOS RAM so it 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. Press <Enter> to save 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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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 & Save Changes or
make other changes before saving the values to the non-volatile RAM.
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.
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Chapter 3
This chapter describes the contents of the
support CD that comes with the motherboard
package.
Software support
3.1 Install an operating system
This motherboard supports Windows® 98SE/ME/2000/XP operating system (OS).
Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the
features of your hardware.
Motherboard settings and hardware options vary, so use the setup procedures
presented in this chapter for general reference only. Refer to your OS
documentation for more information.
3.2 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.
3.2.1 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 on an item to install.
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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3.2.2 Drivers menu
The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed
devices. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices.
For Windows® XP users, make sure to install Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or
later to support USB 2.0.
ASUS InstALL- Installation Wizard for Drivers
Installs the ASUS InstALL- Installation Wizard for drivers.
AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet Driver
Installs the AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet driver.
VIA Chipset Driver Program
Installs the VIA Chipset Driver Program.
VIA Rhine Family Fast Ethernet Adapter Driver
Installs the VIA Rhine Family Fast Ethernet Adapter driver.
Realtek ALC660 Audio Driver
Installs the USB 2.0 driver to upgrade your USB 1.1 ports to USB 2.0.
JMicron JMB36X RAID Controller Driver
Installs the USB 2.0 driver to upgrade your USB 1.1 ports to USB 2.0.
USB 2.0 Driver
Installs the USB 2.0 driver to upgrade your USB 1.1 ports to USB 2.0.
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3.2.3 Utilities menu
The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard
supports.
ASUS InstALL- Installation Wizard for Utilities
Installs the ASUS InstALL- Installation Wizard for utilities.
ASUS PC Probe II
This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages,
and alerts you of any detected problems. This utility helps you keep your computer
in 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. Installing ASUS Update also
installs ASUS Mylogo™.
ASUA Cool ’n’ Quiet Software
Installs the ASUS AMD® Cool ‘n’ Quiet software.
ASUS Screen Saver
Installs the ASUS screen saver.
Acrobat Reader
Installs the Adobe Acrobat® Reader V7.0. The Acrobat® Reader software is for
viewing files saved in Portable Document Format (PDF).
Microsoft DirectX Driver
Installs the Microsoft DirectX™driver.
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Anti-virus Utility
The anti-virus application scans, identifies, and removes computer viruses. View
the online help for detailed information.
3.2.4 Manual menu
The Manual menu contains a list of supplementary user manuals. Click an item to
open the manual.
Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities menu to open the manual
files in PDF.
3.2.5 ASUS Contact Information
Clicking the ASUS Contact Information tab displays as stated. You may also find
this information on the inside front cover of this user guide.
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3.3 RAID configurations
The motherboard comes with the following RAID solutions:
•
The VIA VT8251 southbridge chipset comes with a built-in SATA RAID
controller that allows you to configure RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1 and JBOD
with four SATA hard disk drives.
•
The JMicron chipset comes with a built-in SATA RAID controller that allows you
to configure RAID 0, RAID 1, and JBOD with two SATA hard disk drivers.
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 0+1 is data striping and data mirroring combined without parity (redundancy
data) having to be calculated and written. With the RAID 0+1 configuration you get
all the benefits of both RAID 0 and RAID 1 configurations. Use four new hard disk
drives or use an existing drive and three new drives for this setup.
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.
JBOD (Spanning) stands for Just a Bunch of Disks and refers to hard disk drives
that are not yet configured as a RAID set. This configuration stores the same data
redundantly on multiple disks that appear as a single disk on the operating system.
Spanning does not deliver any advantage over using separate disks independently
and does not provide fault tolerance or other RAID performance benefits.
If you use either Windows® XP or Windows® 2000 operating system (OS), copy
first the RAID driver from the support CD to a floppy disk before creating RAID
configurations. Refer to section “3.5 Creating a RAID driver disk” for details.
3.3.1 Installing hard disks
The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives. For optimal performance,
install identical drives of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array.
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If you are creating a RAID 0 (striping) array for performance, 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).
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Installing Serial ATA (SATA) hard disks
To install the SATA hard disks for RAID configuration:
1. Install the Serial ATA hard disks into the drive bays.
2. Connect the Serial ATA signal cables.
3. Connect the SATA power cable to the power connector on each drive.
3.3.2 VIA RAID configurations
The motherboard includes a high performance SATA RAID controller integrated
in the VIA VT8251 chipset. It supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, and JBOD
configurations. Use the VIA RAID utility to configure a disk array.
Setting BIOS RAID items
After installing the hard disk drives, make sure to set the necessary RAID items in
the BIOS before setting your RAID configuration.
To set the BIOS RAID items:
1. Boot the system and press <Del> during the Power-On Self-Test (POST) to
enter the BIOS Setup Utility.
2. Go to the Advanced > Onboard Devices Configuration > SATA Controller
Mode menu item in the BIOS.
3. Make sure that the SATA Controller Mode item is set to RAID.
4. Save your changes and Exit Setup.
Entering VIA RAID BIOS Utility
To enter the VIA RAID BIOS utility:
1. Boot your computer.
2. During POST, press <Tab> to enter the VIA RAID configuration utility.
For detailed descriptions on the VIA RAID configuration, refer to the “VIA
VT8251 RAID User’s Manual” found in the Manual menu of your motherboard
support CD. See page 3-5.
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3.3.3 JMicron RAID configurations
The JMicron RAID controller supports RAID 0 and RAID 1 configurations. Use the
JMicron RAID utility to configure a disk array.
Setting BIOS RAID items
After installing the hard disk drives, make sure to set the necessary RAID items in
the BIOS before setting your RAID configuration.
To set the BIOS RAID items:
1. Boot the system and press <Del> during the Power-On Self-Test (POST) to
enter the BIOS Setup Utility.
2. Go to the Advanced > Onboard Devices Configuration > JMicron RAID
controller menu item in the BIOS.
3. Make sure that the JMicron RAID controller item is set to RAID.
4. Save your changes and Exit Setup.
Entering JMicron RAID BIOS Utility
To enter the JMicron RAID BIOS utility:
1. Boot your computer.
2. During POST, press <Ctrl> + J to enter the JMicron RAID configuration utility.
For detailed descriptions on the JMicron RAID configuration, refer to the
“JMicron JMB36X RAID BIOS User’s Manual” found in the Manual menu of your
motherboard support CD. See page 3-5.
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3.4 Creating a RAID driver disk
A floppy disk with a RAID driver is required when installing Windows® XP/2000
operating system. You can create a RAID driver disk using Makedisk.exe utility.
To create a RAID driver disk:
1. Insert the motherboard support CD into the CD-ROM drive and locate the
Makedisk.exe utility for your RAID controller. The Makedisk.exe utility for
the VIA RAID driver is located in \Drivers\VIARAID\6420RAID\DriverDisk\
Makedisk.exe” of the motherboard support CD.
2. Insert a clean floppy disk into the floppy disk drive and execute Makedisk.exe.
Follow succeeding screen instructions to complete the process.
3. Write-protect the floppy disk to avoid computer virus infection.
To install the RAID driver:
1. During the OS installation, the system prompts to press the F6 key to install
third-party SCSI or RAID driver.
2. Press <F6> then insert the floppy disk with RAID driver into the floppy disk
drive.
3. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation.
For additional information on VIA and JMicron RAID installation and
configuration, refer to the “VIA VT8251 RAID User’s Manual” and “JMicron
JMB36X RAID BIOS User’s Manual”found in the Manual menu of your
motherboard support CD. See page 3-5.
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3.5 Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ Technology
The motherboard supports the AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ Technology that dynamically
and automatically change the CPU speed, voltage and amount of power
depending on the task the CPU performs.
3.5.1 Enabling Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ Technology
To enable Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ technology:
1. Turn on the system and enter BIOS by pressing the <Del> key during the
Power On Self-Tests (POST).
2. In the Advanced > CPU Configuration menu, select the item AMD K8 Cool
‘N’Quiet and set it to Enabled. See section “2.4 Advanced Menu” for details.
3. Save your changes and exit BIOS Setup.
4. Reboot your computer and set your Power Option Properties depending on
your operating system.
Windows® 2000/XP:
1. From the Windows® 2000/XP operating system, click the Start button. Select
Settings, then Control Panel.
2. Make sure the Control Panel is set to Classic View.
3. Double-click the Display icon in the Control Panel then select the Screen
Saver tab.
4. Click the Power... button. The following dialog box appears.
5. From the Power schemes combo
list box, select Minimal Power
Management.
6. Click OK to effect settings.
Make sure to install the Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ driver and application when using this
feature.
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Windows® 98SE/ME:
1. From the Windows® 98SE/ME operating system, click the Start button. Select
Settings, then Control Panel.
2. Double-click the Display icon in the
Control Panel then select the Screen
Saver tab.
3. From the Energy saving features of
monitor group, click the Settings...
button.
4. From the Power Options
Properties dialog box, select
the AMD’s Cool ‘n’ Quiet(tm)
Technology tab.
5. Click the Performance combo
list box to select desired
mode. Automatic Mode is the
recommended setting.
6. Click OK to effect settings.
• Make sure to install the AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ driver and application before
using this feature.
• The AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ Technology feature works only with the AMD
heatsink and fan assembly with monitor chip.
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3.5.2 Launching the Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ software
The motherboard support CD includes the Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ software that enables
you to view your system’s real-time CPU frequency and voltage.
Make sure to install the Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ software from the motherboard support
CD. Refer to section “3.2.3 Utilities” for details.
To launch the Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ program:
1. If you are using Windows® 98SE/ME/2000, click the Start button. Select
Programs > ASUS > Cool & Quiet > Cool & Quiet.
2. If you are using Windows® XP, click the Start button. Select All Programs >
ASUS > Cool & Quiet > Cool & Quiet.
3. The Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ technology screen appears and displays the current CPU
Frequency and CPU Voltage.
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