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K8V-MX
User Guide
Motherboard
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E2125 First Edition V1.00 July 2005 Copyright © 2005 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (“ASUS”). Product warranty or service will not be extended i
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Contents Notices ............................................................................................ vi Safety information .......................................................................... vii About this guide .............................................................................viii K8V-MX specifications summary .................................................... ix Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Welcome! ...........................................................
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Contents Chapter 2: BIOS Information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ......................................2-2 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk ...............................2-2 2.1.2 Using AFUDOS to copy the current BIOS ...............2-2 2.1.3 Using AFUDOS to update the BIOS ........................2-3 2.1.4 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS .............2-5 2.2 BIOS Setup program ...........................................................2-6 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen ............
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Contents Chapter 3: Software Support 3.1 Installing an operating system .............................................3-2 3.2 Support CD information .......................................................3-2 3.2.1 Running the support CD ..........................................3-2 3.2.2 Drivers menu ...........................................................3-3 3.2.3 Utilities menu ...........................................................3-3 3.2.4 Contacts menu ...............................
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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 r
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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
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About This Guide Conventions used in this guide To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this guide. WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task. NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task. Where to find more informatio
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K8V-MX Specifications Summary CPU Socket 754 for AMD Athlon™ 64 processor with 800 MHz FSB frequency and built-in L2 cache up to 1 MB AMD Athlon™ 64 architecture supports simultaneous 32-bit and 64-bit computing Chipset VIA K8M800 VIA VT8237R System bus 1600MT/s Memory 2 x 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets for up to 2 GB unbuffered ECC, non-ECC DDR 400/333/266 DRAM memory Expansion slots 1 x AGP8X 3 x PCI VGA Integrated Graphics Storage 2 x Serial ATA, RAID 0, RAID 1, JBOD 2 x UltraDM
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K8V-MX Specifications Summary Internal I/O connectors 2 x USB connectors supports additional 4 USB ports 20-pin ATX power connector 4-pin ATX 12V power connector CD/AUX audio in Chassis Intrusion CPU/chassis fan connectors Front panel audio connector S/PDIF out connector BIOS features 4Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, (TCAV), PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, ASUS EZ Flash, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 Industry standard PCI 2.2, USB 2.0/1.1 ASUS Special features Adjustable FSB/DDR ratio ASUS C.P.
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Chapter 1 This chapter describes the features of this motherboard. It includes brief explanations of the special attributes of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. Product Introduction
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1.1 Welcome! ® Thank you for buying the ASUS K8V-MX motherboard! The ASUS K8V-MX motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies making it another standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the items in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package Contents Check your K8V-MX package for the following items. ASUS K8V-MX motherboard ASUS motherboard support CD 1 x Ultra DMA cable
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VIA K8M800 and VT8237R chipset The VIA K8M800 northbridge is a 64-bit processor controller that utilizes the HyperTransport™ bus link to interconnect with the AMD 64 processor. The VIA K8M800 features an Integrated Graphics Processor (IGP) to deliver exceptional integrated graphics and video playback performance. The VT8237R southbridge employs the VIA DriveStation™ Controller Suite that enables multiple drive configuration through native Serial ATA, RAID, and Parallel ATA/133 support. Thi
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S/PDIF out The K8V-MXʼs S/PDIF-out function turns your comoputer into a high-end entertainment system with digital connectivity to powerful speaker systems. See page 1-17. AMD Cool ʻnʼ Quiet! Technology The K8V-MX supports AMD Cool ʻnʼ Quiet! Technology, which monitors system operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and frequency for a cool and quiet environment.. 1.3.2 ASUS unique features EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you can easily update the system BIOS even before
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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. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or to a metal object, such as the power supply case, before handling components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninst
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1.5 Motherboard Overview 1.5.1 Motherboard layout PS/2 T: Mouse CPU_FAN B: Keyboard ATX12V KBPWR COM1 VGA USB1 USB2 USBPW12 USBPW34 Bottom: Top: USB3 VIA RJ-45 USB4 K8M800 Top:Line In Center:Line Out Below:Mic In AGP R SATA2 VIA VT8237R PCI1 SATA1 K8V-MX PCI2 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell 4Mbit FP_AUDIO CMOS Power Super BIOS I/O PCI3 AUX AD1888 PANEL USBPW56 SB_PWR SPDIF USBPW78 CLRTC USB78 USB56 CD 1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction PARALLEL PORT Socket 754 DDR DIMM1 (64 bit, 184-pin module) DDR DIMM
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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 eight (8) 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 R K8V-MX ASUS K8V-MX Motherb
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1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) 1.6.1 Overview The AMD Athlon™ 64 processor has a gold triangle in one corner. This mark indicates the processor Pin A1 that should match a specific corner of the CPU socket. Gold Arrow R K8V-MX K8V-MX CPU Socket 754 Incorrect installation of the CPU into the socket may bend the pins and severely damage the CPU! 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
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3. Position the CPU above the socket such that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with a small triangle. 4. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it fits in place. Gold triangle The CPU fits only in one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! 5. When the CPU is in place, push down the socket lever to secure the CPU. The lever clicks on the side tab to indicate that it is locked. 6. Ins
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1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. These sockets support up to 2GB system memory using 184-pin PC3200/PC2700/PC2100 unbuffered DDR DIMMs and allow up to 3.2 GB/s data transfer rate. The following figure illustrates the location of the DDR DIMM sockets. R K8V-MX K8V-MX 184-Pin DDR DIMM sockets 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install 64 MB, 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB and 1 GB DDR DIMMs into the DIMM soc
