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- Asus K8V-XE | K8V-XE User's Manual for English Edition - Page 1
K8V-XE User Guide Motherboard - Asus K8V-XE | K8V-XE User's Manual for English Edition - Page 2
without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). Product warranty or service will not be extended if: ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL - Asus K8V-XE | K8V-XE User's Manual for English Edition - Page 3
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 - Asus K8V-XE | K8V-XE User's Manual for English Edition - Page 4
...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 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 - Asus K8V-XE | K8V-XE User's Manual for English Edition - Page 5
Drivers ...2-31 Boot Settings Configuration ...2-32 Security ...2-33 Boot menu ...2-30 Exit menu ...2-35 Chapter 3: Software support Installing an operating system...3-2 Support CD information...3-2 Running the support CD ...3-2 Drivers menu...3-3 Utilities menu ...3-4 Manual menu ...3-5 ASUS - Asus K8V-XE | K8V-XE User's Manual for English Edition - Page 6
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is , 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 - Asus K8V-XE | K8V-XE User's Manual for English Edition - Page 7
qualified service technician or your retailer. Operation safety Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals that stable surface. If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. The symbol - Asus K8V-XE | K8V-XE User's Manual for English Edition - Page 8
comes with the motherboard package. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup • Chapter 3: Software support Where to find more information Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software - Asus K8V-XE | K8V-XE User's Manual for English Edition - Page 9
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 - Asus K8V-XE | K8V-XE User's Manual for English Edition - Page 10
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 Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Expansion slots Storage LAN USB Rear panel BIOS Feature (continued on the next - Asus K8V-XE | K8V-XE User's Manual for English Edition - Page 11
cm x 19 cm) 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 1 x I/O shield 1 x SATA Cable Kit (SATA/Power) Special features Manageability Internal connectors Form Factor Support CD contents Accessory *Speci - Asus K8V-XE | K8V-XE User's Manual for English Edition - Page 12
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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 - Asus K8V-XE | K8V-XE User's Manual for English Edition - Page 14
package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents ASUS K8V-XE motherboard ASUS motherboard support CD Check your motherboard package for the following items. 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x Floppy disk cable I/O shield User guide 1 x Serial ATA cable kit (SATA / Power) If any of the above - Asus K8V-XE | K8V-XE User's Manual for English Edition - Page 15
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. ASUS K8V-XE motherboard 1-3 - Asus K8V-XE | K8V-XE User's Manual for English Edition - Page 16
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 - Asus K8V-XE | K8V-XE User's Manual for English Edition - Page 17
, 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 Standby Power OFF Powered Off K8V-XE Onboard LED ASUS K8V-XE motherboard 1-5 - Asus K8V-XE | K8V-XE User's Manual for English Edition - Page 18
Motherboard layout 19.2cm (7.6in) PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard KBPWR ATX12V CPU_FAN COM1 F_USB12 Bottom: USB3 RJ-45 USB4 Top: USBPW1 SPDIF_O VIA K8T890 JMicron JMB363 K8V -XE R PCIEX16 SATA_RAID1 PCI2 RTL8201CL VIA VT8251 CD ALC660 PCI3 Super I/O SEC_IDE PCIEX1_1 AAFP 4M BIOS - Asus K8V-XE | K8V-XE User's Manual for English Edition - Page 19
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 K8V -XE R ASUS K8V-XE motherboard 1-7 - Asus K8V-XE | K8V-XE User's Manual for English Edition - Page 20
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 R K8V-XE CPU - Asus K8V-XE | K8V-XE User's Manual for English Edition - Page 21
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° to indicate that it is locked. 6. Install specifically designed heatsink and fan assembly. ASUS K8V-XE motherboard 1-9 - Asus K8V-XE | K8V-XE User's Manual for English Edition - Page 22
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 - Asus K8V-XE | K8V-XE User's Manual for English Edition - Page 23
Memory Frequency Sockets DIMM1 populated populated ---populated populated DIMM2 -populated populated -populated -populated DIMM3 ---populated populated populated populated Frequency 400MHz 400MHz 400MHz 400MHz 400MHz 400MHz 333MHz ASUS K8V-XE motherboard 1-11 - Asus K8V-XE | K8V-XE User's Manual for English Edition - Page 24
) memory modules that have been tested and qualified for use with this motherboard. DDR400 96M451253CE-40TB6 DIMM support A B C 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 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 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 - Asus K8V-XE | K8V-XE User's Manual for English Edition - Page 25
: Supports one pair of modules inserted in two slot as Single-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest DDR 400 Qualified Vendor List for this motherboard. Obtain DDR DIMMs only from ASUS qualified vendors for better system performance. ASUS K8V-XE motherboard - Asus K8V-XE | K8V-XE User's Manual for English Edition - Page 26
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 steering PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port Numeric Data Processor Primary IDE - Asus K8V-XE | K8V-XE User's Manual for English Edition - Page 27
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. ASUS K8V-XE motherboard 1-15 - Asus K8V-XE | K8V-XE User's Manual for English Edition - Page 28
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 - Asus K8V-XE | K8V-XE User's Manual for English Edition - Page 29
the CMOS memory of date, the boot process and enter BIOS setup 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. ASUS K8V-XE motherboard - Asus K8V-XE | K8V-XE User's Manual for English Edition - Page 30
an ATX power supply that can supply at least 1A on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS. KBPWR 2 1 3 2 +5VSB K8V -XE R +5V (Default) 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 - Asus K8V-XE | K8V-XE User's Manual for English Edition - Page 31
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 ACT/LINK LED Status OFF when you select the 6-channel audio configuration as shown in the following table. ASUS K8V-XE motherboard 1-19 - Asus K8V-XE | K8V-XE User's Manual for English Edition - Page 32
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 - Asus K8V-XE | K8V-XE User's Manual for English Edition - Page 33
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 ASUS K8V-XE motherboard - Asus K8V-XE | K8V-XE User's Manual for English Edition - Page 34
K8V -XE R 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) Right Audio Channel Left Audio Channel Ground K8V -XE R K8V-XE Internal Audio - Asus K8V-XE | K8V-XE User's Manual for English Edition - Page 35
USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC K8V -XE R USB56 K8V-XE USB 2.0 Connectors USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND • The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. • Install the USB 2.0 driver before using the USB 2.0 feature. ASUS K8V-XE motherboard USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND 1 USB78 1 USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC 1-23 - Asus K8V-XE | K8V-XE User's Manual for English Edition - Page 36
GND SATA1 GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND 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 - Asus K8V-XE | K8V-XE User's Manual for English Edition - Page 37
PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L 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. ASUS K8V-XE motherboard MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L 1-25 - Asus K8V-XE | K8V-XE User's Manual for English Edition - Page 38
Speaker PWR Ground PANEL IDE_LED+ IDE_LEDK8V -XE R IDE_LED RESET PWRSW * Requires an ATX power supply. K8V-XE System Panel Connector • • This 3-pin 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 - Asus K8V-XE | K8V-XE User's Manual for English Edition - Page 39
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 - Asus K8V-XE | K8V-XE User's Manual for English Edition - Page 40
System (BIOS) setup. 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.) ASUS EZ Flash (Updates the BIOS in DOS using a floppy disk or the motherboard support CD.) ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in Windows - Asus K8V-XE | K8V-XE User's Manual for English Edition - Page 41
BIOS file and the Award BIOS Flash Utility. 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 input File Name! ASUS K8V-XE motherboard 2-3 - Asus K8V-XE | K8V-XE User's Manual for English Edition - Page 42
flashing the BIOS file. 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 Program Flashing Memory - OFE00 OK Write OK No Update Write Fail Warning - Asus K8V-XE | K8V-XE User's Manual for English Edition - Page 43
ashing 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! ASUS K8V-XE motherboard 2-5 - Asus K8V-XE | K8V-XE User's Manual for English Edition - Page 44
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 - Asus K8V-XE | K8V-XE User's Manual for English Edition - Page 45
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. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file. ASUS K8V-XE motherboard 2-7 - Asus K8V-XE | K8V-XE User's Manual for English Edition - Page 46
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 - Asus K8V-XE | K8V-XE User's Manual for English Edition - Page 47
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. ASUS K8V-XE motherboard 2-9 - Asus K8V-XE | K8V-XE User's Manual for English Edition - Page 48
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 - Asus K8V-XE | K8V-XE User's Manual for English Edition - Page 49
> 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. ASUS K8V-XE motherboard 2-11 - Asus K8V-XE | K8V-XE User's Manual for English Edition - Page 50
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 - Asus K8V-XE | K8V-XE User's Manual for English Edition - Page 51
on top of the screen has the following main items: • • The BIOS setup screens shown in this chapter are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS informavtion. ASUS K8V-XE motherboard 2-13 - Asus K8V-XE | K8V-XE User's Manual for English Edition - Page 52
General Help screen Loads setup default values Exits the BIOS setup or returns to the main menu from menu items. The other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar have an item is user-configurable, you can change the value of select an item that is not user-configurable. A configurable fi - Asus K8V-XE | K8V-XE User's Manual for English Edition - Page 53
a menu item then press to display a pop-up window with the configuration options for that item. Main Advanced Power Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Boot Exit 15 : 30 : 36 Sun, Jan 15 2006 [1.44M, the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item. ASUS K8V-XE motherboard 2-15 - Asus K8V-XE | K8V-XE User's Manual for English Edition - Page 54
navigate through them. Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Boot Exit 15 : 30 : 36 Wed, Nov 5 2004 [1.44M, 3.5 in.] [ST321122A] [ASUS CDS520/A] [None] [None Secondary IDE Master Secondary IDE Slave HDD SMART Monitoring Installed Memory Usable Memory F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →←: Select - Asus K8V-XE | K8V-XE User's Manual for English Edition - Page 55
. 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 [ system to fail to recognize the installed hard disk. ASUS K8V-XE motherboard 2-17 - Asus K8V-XE | K8V-XE User's Manual for English Edition - Page 56
mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] 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 - Asus K8V-XE | K8V-XE User's Manual for English Edition - Page 57
detected by the BIOS. Advanced Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Select Menu [Auto] [Enable] 100MHz [Enable] 33.0 MHz [200MHz] Item Specific Help Frequency Configuration Spread Spectrum PCIEx clock Sync. to CPU x PLL2 Clock PCI clock Sync. to CPU x PCIClock CPU clock ASUS K8V-XE motherboard 2-19 - Asus K8V-XE | K8V-XE User's Manual for English Edition - Page 58
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 then key-in desired x PLL2 clock frequency within - Asus K8V-XE | K8V-XE User's Manual for English Edition - Page 59
control Chipset DRAM Configuration Upstream LDT Bus Width Downstream LDT Bus Width LDT Bus Frequency PEG Data Scrambling VLink Mode Selection Primary Display Adapter DRAM Configuration The items in this sub-menu show the DRAM-related information auto-detected by the BIOS. ASUS K8V-XE motherboard - Asus K8V-XE | K8V-XE User's Manual for English Edition - Page 60
Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility DRAM Configuration Select Menu Item Specific Help to select DARM configuration by [Auto] is recommended. [Manual] the timing mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] Memclock index value (Mhz) Shows the memory clock index value. This item is not configurable. - Asus K8V-XE | K8V-XE User's Manual for English Edition - Page 61
& 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] ASUS K8V-XE motherboard 2-23 - Asus K8V-XE | K8V-XE User's Manual for English Edition - Page 62
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 - Asus K8V-XE | K8V-XE User's Manual for English Edition - Page 63
Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard LAN boot ROM. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Allows you to select the Serial Port1 base address. Configuration options: [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [2F8/IRQ3] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3] [Auto] ASUS K8V-XE motherboard 2-25 - Asus K8V-XE | K8V-XE User's Manual for English Edition - Page 64
item then press to display the configuration options. Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Select Menu Item Specific Help Advanced USB Configuration USB Controller [Enabled] USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] USB Legacy support [Auto] USB Controller [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the - Asus K8V-XE | K8V-XE User's Manual for English Edition - Page 65
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] ASUS K8V-XE motherboard 2-27 - Asus K8V-XE | K8V-XE User's Manual for English Edition - Page 66
2.5.3 APM Configuration Power Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Select Menu Item Specific Help APM Configuration Power On By PS2 KB [Disable] Power On By PS2 MS [Disabled] Power On By PCI Devices [Disabled] Power On By Ecternal Modem [Disabled] Power On By On-board LAN [Disabled] Power On By RTC - Asus K8V-XE | K8V-XE User's Manual for English Edition - Page 67
sub-menu displays the hardware monitor values automatically detected by the BIOS. Select an item then press to display the configuration options. Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Select Menu [ 1.64V] [ 3.24V] Sub-menu F5: Setup Defaults F10: Save and Exit ASUS K8V-XE motherboard 2-29 - Asus K8V-XE | K8V-XE User's Manual for English Edition - Page 68
the fan is not connected to the motherboard, the field shows 0. These items are not user-configurable. CPU Fan Speed warning BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Boot Exit Select Menu Item Specific Help Select Boot Device Priority Main Advanced Power Boot Device Priority Removable Drives Hard Disk Drives Boot - Asus K8V-XE | K8V-XE User's Manual for English Edition - Page 69
drive attached to the system. 2.6.3 Hard Disk Drives Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Boot Removable Drives 1. Bootable Add-in Cards Select Menu Item Specific Help 1. Bootable Add-in Cards Allows you to select an add-in disk drive attached to the system. ASUS K8V-XE motherboard 2-31 - Asus K8V-XE | K8V-XE User's Manual for English Edition - Page 70
Settings Configuration Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Boot Boot Settings Configuration Quick Boot Boot Up Floppy Seek Bootup Num for a boot floppy disk during POST. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The items Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec) and Typematic Delay (Msec) becomes user-configurable - Asus K8V-XE | K8V-XE User's Manual for English Edition - Page 71
Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Boot Select Menu Item Specific Help Supervisor password controls full access, to change password. Boot Settings Configuration Supervisor Password Clear User Password , then press . The password field setting is changed to Set. ASUS K8V-XE motherboard 2-33 - Asus K8V-XE | K8V-XE User's Manual for English Edition - Page 72
required to enter the BIOS Setup program preventing unauthorized access. The User password is required to boot the system preventing unauthorized 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. - Asus K8V-XE | K8V-XE User's Manual for English Edition - Page 73
BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. Main Advanced Power Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Boot . When you select this option, a confirmation window appears. Select Yes to save changes and exit. If BIOS asks for a confirmation before exiting. ASUS K8V-XE motherboard 2-35 - Asus K8V-XE | K8V-XE User's Manual for English Edition - Page 74
parameters on the Setup menus. When you select this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears. Select Yes to load default values. Select Exit & Save Changes or make other changes before saving the discard any changes and load the previously saved values. 2-36 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup - Asus K8V-XE | K8V-XE User's Manual for English Edition - Page 75
Chapter 3 This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. Software support - Asus K8V-XE | K8V-XE User's Manual for English Edition - Page 76
at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website for updates. The support CD that came with the motherboard contains useful software and several utility drivers that enhance the motherboard features. 3.2.1 Running the support CD To begin using the support CD, simply insert the CD into your - Asus K8V-XE | K8V-XE User's Manual for English Edition - Page 77
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 - Asus K8V-XE | K8V-XE User's Manual for English Edition - Page 78
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 - Asus K8V-XE | K8V-XE User's Manual for English Edition - Page 79
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. ASUS K8V-XE motherboard - Asus K8V-XE | K8V-XE User's Manual for English Edition - Page 80
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 - Asus K8V-XE | K8V-XE User's Manual for English Edition - Page 81
RAID BIOS utility: 1. Boot your computer. 2. During POST, press 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. ASUS K8V-XE - Asus K8V-XE | K8V-XE User's Manual for English Edition - Page 82
JMicron RAID BIOS utility: 1. Boot your computer. 2. During POST, press + 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 - Asus K8V-XE | K8V-XE User's Manual for English Edition - Page 83
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. ASUS K8V-XE - Asus K8V-XE | K8V-XE User's Manual for English Edition - Page 84
Quiet!™ Technology The motherboard supports the AMD Cool 'n' BIOS Setup. 4. Reboot your computer and set your Power Option Properties depending on your operating system. Windows® 2000/XP: 1. From the Windows® Cool 'n' Quiet!™ driver and application when using this feature. 3-10 Chapter 3: Software - Asus K8V-XE | K8V-XE User's Manual for English Edition - Page 85
® 98SE/ME: 1. From the Windows® 98SE/ME operating system, click the Start button. Select '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. ASUS K8V-XE motherboard 3-11 - Asus K8V-XE | K8V-XE User's Manual for English Edition - Page 86
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
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