Asus K8V SE DELUXE User Manual

K8V SE

Deluxe

User Guide

Motherboard

Checklist

E1491
First Edition
February 2004

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Contents

Notices .......................................................................................... vii

Safety information ........................................................................ viii

About this guide..............................................................................ix

How this guide is organized ..................................................ix

Where to find more information ............................................. ix

Conventions used in this guide ..............................................x

Typography.............................................................................x

K8V SE Deluxe specifications summary ........................................ xi

Chapter 1: Product introduction

1.1 Welcome! ........................................................................... 1-1

1.2 Package contents............................................................... 1-1

1.3 Special features.................................................................. 1-2

1.3.1 Product Highlights.................................................. 1-2

1.3.2 Unique ASUS features ........................................... 1-4

Features

Chapter 2: Hardware information

2.1 Before you proceed ............................................................ 2-1

2.2 Motherboard overview........................................................ 2-2

2.2.1 Placement direction ............................................... 2-2

2.2.2 Screw holes ........................................................... 2-2

2.2.3 Motherboard layout ................................................ 2-3

2.2.4 Layout Contents..................................................... 2-4

2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)........................................... 2-6

2.3.1 Overview ................................................................ 2-6

2.3.2 Installing the CPU .................................................. 2-6

2.3.3 Installing the heatsink and fan ............................... 2-8

2.3.4 Connecting the CPU fan cable ............................ 2-10

2.3.5 CPU heatsink and fan Qualified Vendors List...... 2-10

2.4 System memory ................................................................2-11

2.4.1 Overview ...............................................................2-11

2.4.2 Memory configurations .........................................2-11

2.4.3 Installing a DIMM ................................................. 2-14

2.4.4 Removing a DIMM ............................................... 2-14

2.5 Expansion slots ................................................................ 2-15

2.5.1 Installing an expansion card ................................ 2-15

2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card ............................ 2-15

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Safeguards

2.5.3 Interrupt assignments .......................................... 2-16

2.5.4 PCI slots .............................................................. 2-17

2.5.5 AGP slot............................................................... 2-17

2.5.6 Wi-Fi slot .............................................................. 2-18

2.6 Jumpers............................................................................ 2-19

2.7 Connectors ....................................................................... 2-21

2.7.1 Rear panel connectors......................................... 2-21

2.7.2 Internal connectors .............................................. 2-22

Chapter 3: Powering up

3.1 Starting up for the first time ................................................ 3-1

3.2 Powering off the computer ................................................. 3-2

3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function .......................... 3-2

3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch .................... 3-2

3.3 ASUS POST Reporter™ .................................................... 3-3

3.3.1 Vocal POST messages .......................................... 3-3

3.3.2 Winbond Voice Editor ............................................ 3-5

Chapter 4: BIOS setup

4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS .................................... 4-1

4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk ............................. 4-1

4.1.2 Using AFUDOS to update the BIOS ...................... 4-2

4.1.3 Using AFUDOS to copy BIOS from PC ................. 4-3

4.1.4 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS ............ 4-4

4.1.5 Recovering the BIOS with CrashFree BIOS 2 ....... 4-5

4.1.6 ASUS Update ........................................................ 4-7

4.2 BIOS Setup program .......................................................... 4-9

4.2.1 BIOS menu screen .............................................. 4-10

4.2.2 Menu bar.............................................................. 4-10

4.2.3 Navigation keys ................................................... 4-10

4.2.4 Menu items ...........................................................4-11

4.2.5 Sub-menu items....................................................4-11

4.2.6 Configuration fields ...............................................4-11

4.2.7 Pop-up window .....................................................4-11

4.2.8 Scroll bar...............................................................4-11

4.2.9 General help .........................................................4-11

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4.3 Main menu........................................................................ 4-12

4.3.1 System Time ........................................................ 4-12

Contents

4.3.2 System Date ........................................................ 4-12

4.3.3 Legacy Diskette A ................................................ 4-12

4.3.4 Language............................................................. 4-12

4.3.5 Primary and Secondary IDE Master/Slave .......... 4-13

4.3.6 System Information .............................................. 4-14

4.4 Advanced menu ............................................................... 4-15

4.4.1 CPU Configuration ............................................... 4-15

4.4.2 Chipset................................................................. 4-21

4.4.3 Onboard Devices Configuration........................... 4-23

4.4.4 PCI PnP ............................................................... 4-25

4.4.5 JumperFree Configuration ................................... 4-26

4.4.6 Speech Configuration .......................................... 4-27

4.4.7 Instant Music Configuration ................................. 4-28

4.5 Power menu ..................................................................... 4-29

4.5.1 Suspend Mode..................................................... 4-29

4.5.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume............................... 4-29

4.5.3 ACPI 2.0 Support ................................................. 4-29

4.5.5 APM Configuration............................................... 4-30

4.5.6 Hardware Monitor ................................................ 4-32

4.6 Boot menu ........................................................................ 4-33

4.6.1 Boot Device Priority ............................................. 4-33

4.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration ................................. 4-34

4.6.3 Security ................................................................ 4-35

4.7 Exit menu ......................................................................... 4-37

Chapter 5: Software support

5.1 Install an operating system................................................. 5-1

5.2 Support CD information...................................................... 5-1

5.2.1 Running the support CD ........................................ 5-1

5.2.2 Drivers menu ......................................................... 5-2

5.2.3 Utilities menu ......................................................... 5-3

5.2.4 ASUS Contact information ..................................... 5-4

5.2.5 Other information ................................................... 5-5

5.3 Software Information .......................................................... 5-7

5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo2™.................................................. 5-7

5.3.2 ASUS Instant Music ............................................... 5-9

5.4 AI Net feature ................................................................... 5-12

5.5 Multi-audio feature............................................................ 5-13

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5.6 Promise® RAID configurations.......................................... 5-17

5.6.1 Install the hard disks ............................................ 5-18

5.6.2 Enter the MBFastBuild™ utility ............................ 5-19

5.6.3 Creating a RAID 0 array (Performance) .............. 5-20

5.6.4 Creating a RAID 1 array (Security) ...................... 5-21

5.6.5 Other FastBuild Utility Commands....................... 5-23

5.7 VIA RAID configurations................................................... 5-25

5.7.1 Install the Serial ATA (SATA) hard disks............... 5-26

5.7.2 Entering VIA Tech RAID BIOS Utility ................... 5-27

5.7.3 Create Array......................................................... 5-28

5.7.4 Delete Array ......................................................... 5-30

5.7.5 Select Boot Array ................................................. 5-31

5.7.6 Serial Number View ............................................. 5-31

5.8 Creating a floppy with RAID driver ................................... 5-32

5.9 Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ Technology ............................................ 5-33

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Notices

Federal Communications Commission Statement

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions:

• This device may not cause harmful interference, and

• This device must accept any interference received including interference
that may cause undesired operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
manufacturer’s instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the
graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations.
Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate this equipment.

Canadian Department of Communications Statement

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise
emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference
Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.

This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

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Safety information

Electrical safety

• To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the
electrical outlet before relocating the system.

• When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the
power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are
connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing
system before you add a device.

• Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard,
ensure that all power cables are unplugged.

• Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord.
These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit.

• Make sure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your
area. If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are
using, contact your local power company.

• If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a
qualified service technician or your retailer.

Operation safety

• Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read
all the manuals that came with the package.

• Before using the product, make sure all cables are correctly connected
and the power cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage,
contact your dealer immediately.

• To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from
connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry.

• Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the
product in any area where it may become wet.

• Place the product on a stable surface.

• If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified
service technician or your retailer.

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About this guide

This user guide contains the information you need when installing the
motherboard.

How this guide is organized

This manual contains the following parts:

• Chapter 1: Product introduction

This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new
technologies it supports.

• Chapter 2: Hardware information

This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to
perform when installing system components. It includes description of
the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard.

• Chapter 3: Powering up
This chapter describes the power up sequence, the vocal POST

messages, and ways of shutting down the system.

• Chapter 4: BIOS setup

This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS
Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also
provided.

• Chapter 5: Software support

This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with
the motherboard package.

Where to find more information

Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product
and software updates.

1. ASUS websites

The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware
and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.

2. Optional documentation

Your product package may include optional documentation, such as
warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer. These
documents are not part of the standard package.

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Conventions used in this guide

To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the
following symbols used throughout this manual.

DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself
when trying to complete a task.

CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components
when trying to complete a task.

IMPORTANT: Information that you MUST follow to complete a
task.

NOTE: Tips and additional information to aid in completing a task.

Typography

Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select.

Italics Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.

<Key> Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than

sign indicates that you must press the enclosed
key. Example: <Enter> indicates that you must
press the Enter or Return key.

<Multiple key names> If you must press two or more keys

simultaneously, the key names are linked with a
plus sign (+). Example: <Ctrl+Alt+D>

Command Means that you must enter the command

exactly as shown then supply the appropriate
values that appear in brackets. Example:

At the DOS prompt, type the command line:

afudos /i[filename]

In this example, you must supply a filename for

[filename].

afudos /iK8VSEDX.ROM

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K8V SE Deluxe specifications summary

CPU

Chipset

System Bus
Memory

Expansion slots

Storage

Socket 754 for AMD Athlon™ 64 processor with built-in

1MB L2 cache

Supports AMD 64 architecture that enables simultaneous

32-bit and 64-bit computing

VIA K8T800
VIA VT8237

800 MHz
3 x 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets for up to 3GB unbuffered

ECC and non-ECC PC3200/PC2700/PC2100/PC1600
SDRAM memory

1 x AGP 8X/4X
5 x PCI
1 x WiFi slot

South Bridge supports

- 2 x Ultra ATA 133 connectors

- 2 x Serial ATA with RAID 0, RAID 1

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Promise

PDC20378 RAID controller

- 1 x UltraDMA133 supports two hard drives

- 2 x Serial ATA connectors

- RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 0+1 configurations

Audio

LAN
USB
Overclocking

Features

Special features

ADI AD1980 SoundMAX

support for S/PDIF out interface
Marvell® 88E8001 Gigabit LAN controller
Maximum of eight USB 2.0 ports
Memory and VLink voltage adjustable

SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) from 200 MHz up to

300 MHz at 1 MHz increment
Adjustable FSB/DDR ratio
ASUS JumperFree
ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall)

ASUS AI NET
ASUS AI BIOS
ASUS POST Reporter
ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall)
ASUS EZ Flash
ASUS CrashFree BIOS2
ASUS MyLogo2™
ASUS Instant Music
ASUS Q-Fan
AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ Technology
Multi-language BIOS
Support S/PDIF out interface

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6-channel audio Codec

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Back panel I/O

Internal I/O

BIOS features

1 x Parallel port
1 x Serial port
1 x PS/2 keyboard port
1 x PS/2 mouse port
4 x USB 2.0 ports
1 x IEEE 1394 port
1 x S/PDIF out
1 x RJ-45 port
Line In/Line Out/Microphone ports

2 x USB 2.0 connector for 4 additional USB ports
CPU/Chassis/Power fan connectors
20-pin/4-pin ATX 12V power connectors
CD/AUX connectors
S/PDIF out connector
GAME/MIDI connector
IEEE 1394 connector
COM2 connector

4Mb Flash EEPROM
AMI BIOS with enhanced ACPI, PnP, DMI2.0, Green
ASUS EZ Flash, ASUS MyLogo2, Q-Fan, SM BIOS 2.3,
Multi-Language BIOS, CrashFree BIOS 2

Industry standard
Manageability
Power Requirement
Form Factor
Support CD contents

* Specifications are subject to change without notice.

PCI 2.2, USB 2.0/1.1
DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME
ATX power supply (with 4-pin 12V plug)
ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm)
Device drivers

ASUS PC Probe
Trend Micro™ PC-cillin™ anti-virus software

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Chapter 1

This chapter describes the motherboard
features and the new technologies it
supports.

Product introduction

Chapter summary

1.1 Welcome! ........................................................ 1-1

1.2 Package contents .......................................... 1-1

1.3 Special features ............................................. 1-2

ASUS K8V SE Deluxe motherboard

1.1 Welcome!

Thank you for buying the ASUS® K8V SE Deluxe motherboard!

The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies
making it another standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards!

The motherboard combines the powers of the AMD Athlon™ 64 processor
and the VIA K8T800 chipset to set a new benchmark for an effective
desktop platform solution.

Supporting up to 3GB of system memory with PC3200/PC2700/PC2100/
PC1600 DDR SDRAM, high-resolution graphics via an AGP 8X slot, Dual
Serial ATA RAID, IEEE 1394, USB 2.0, and 6-channel audio features, the
motherboard takes you ahead in the world of power computing!

Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it,
check the items in your package with the list below.

1.2 Package contents

Check your motherboard package for the following items.

ASUS motherboard
ASUS support CD
2 x Serial AT A cable
1 x 4 port USB module with cable
1 x Single port 1394 module
1 x S/PDIF out module
2 x 80-conductor ribbon cable for Ultra DMA 133/100/66 IDE drives
1 x 40-conductor IDE cable
1 x Ribbon cable for a 3.5-inch floppy drive
1 x Serial A TA power cable (Retail boxes only)
WinDVD Suite (Retail boxes only)
Instant Music label (Retail boxes only)
I/O shield
Bag of extra jumper caps
User guide

If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.

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1.3 Special features

1.3.1 Product Highlights

Latest processor technology

The AMD Athlon™ 64 desktop processor is based on AMD’s 64-bit
architecture, which represents the landmark introduction of the industry’s
first x86-64 technology. This processor provides a dramatic leap forward in
compatibility, performance, investment protection, and reduced total cost
of ownership and development.

HyperTransport™ Technology

HyperTransport™ Technology is a high-speed, low latency, point-to-point
link designed to increase the communication speed between integrated
circuits in computers, networking and telecommunicatons equipment up to
48 times faster than other existing technologies.

AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ Technology

The motherboard supports the AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ Technology that
dynamically and automatically changes the CPU speed, voltage and
amount of power depending on the task the CPU performs.

Serial ATA solution

The motherboard supports four interfaces compliant to the Serial ATA
(SATA) specification, an evolutionary replacement of the Parallel ATA
storage interface. The Serial ATA specification allows for thinner, more
flexible cables with lower pin count, reduced voltage requirement, up to
150 MB/s data transfer rate.

Dual Serial ATA RAID

The motherboard provides two high-performance Serial ATA RAID
controllers that enhance hard disk performance and data backup
protection without the cost of additional RAID cards. The Promise® 20378
RAID controller incorporates two Serial ATA and one parallel connector
with RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 0+1 functions while the onboard VIA
VT8237 RAID controller provides an additional two Serial ATA connectors
for RAID 0 and RAID 1 functions.

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AGP 8X support

AGP 8X (AGP 3.0) is the VGA interface specification that enables
enhanced graphics performance with maximum bandwidth speed of up to

2.12 GB/s.

S/PDIF out

The motherboard’s S/PDIF out function turns your computer into a
high-end entertainment system with digital connectivity to powerful
speaker systems.

IEEE 1394 support

The IEEE 1394 interface provides high-speed and flexible PC connectivity
to a wide range of peripherals and devices compliant to IEEE 1394a
standards. The IEEE 1394 interface allows up to 400Mbps transfer rates
through simple, low-cost, high-bandwidth asynchronous (real-time) data
interfacing between computers, peripherals, and consumer electronic
devices such as camcorders, VCRs, printers,TVs, and digital cameras.

USB 2.0 technology

The motherboard implements the new Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0
specification, extending the connection speed from 12 Mbps on USB 1.1
to a fast 480 Mbps on USB 2.0 - supporting up to eight USB 2.0 ports. The
higher bandwidth of USB 2.0 allows connection of devices such as high
resolution video conferencing cameras, next generation scanners and
printers, and fast storage units. USB 2.0 is backward compatible with USB

1.1.

6-Channel Audio solution

The motherboard uses an onboard audio Codec that lets you enjoy
high-quality 6-channel audio without having to buy advanced sound cards.

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1.3.2 Unique ASUS features

ASUS Wi-Fi slot

The ASUS Wi-Fi slot is designed for the ASUS WiFi-b™ add-on card to set
up an environment for wireless LAN. The ASUS WiFi-b™ add-on card
bundles the exclusive software Access Point (AP) to save the extra cost of
a stand-alone AP. In addition, the card comes with user-friendly utilities
and applications that allow quick connection to notebooks, PDAs and
other wireless LAN peripherals. See page 2-18.

AI NET solution

The Marvell® Gigabit LAN controller chipset is onboard to provide a
single-chip solution for LAN on Motherboard (LOM) applications. The
controller integrates 32-bit 10/100/1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet Media
Access Control (IEEE 802.3 compliant) and Physical Layer Transceiver
solution to support high performance network applications. The controller
is equipped with the Virtual Cable Tester™ (VCT) net-diagnosing utility
that intelligently diagnoses and reports cable faults from a remote location
up to 100 meters. This feature helps maintain a more stable network
connection. See page 5-12.

AI BIOS solution

The AI BIOS is a combination of three ASUS intelligent solutions: Q-Fan,
POST Reporter, and CrashFree BIOS 2.

ASUS Q-Fan technology

The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly adjusts the fan speeds according to
the system loading to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. See page
4-32.

CrashFree BIOS 2

This feature allows you to restore the original BIOS data from the ASUS
support CD in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. This
protection eliminates the need to buy a replacement ROM chip. See page
4-5.

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ASUS POST Reporter™

The motherboard offers an exciting feature called the ASUS POST
Reporter™ to provide friendly voice messages and alerts during the
Power-On Self-Tests (POST). Through an added external speaker, you will
hear the messages informing you of the system boot status and causes of
boot errors, if any. The bundled Winbond Voice Editor software allows you
to customize the voice messages, and provides multi-language support.
See page 3-3.

ASUS MyLogo2™

This new feature present in the motherboard allows you to personalize and
add style to your system with customizable boot logos. See pages 4-34,
5-7.

C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall)

The C.P.R. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to
the BIOS default settings in case the system hangs due to overclocking.
When the system hangs due to overclocking, C.P.R. eliminates the need to
open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. Simply reboot the
system and the BIOS shows the previous setting so users can amend the
CPU setting again.

ASUS EZ Flash BIOS

With the ASUS EZ Flash, you can easily update the system BIOS even
before loading the operating system. No need to use a DOS-based utility
or boot from a floppy disk. See page 4-4.

ASUS Multi-language BIOS

The multi-language BIOS allows you to select the language of your choice
from the available options. The localized BIOS menus allow you to
configure easier and faster. See page 4-12.

ASUS Instant Music

This unique feature allows you to playback audio files even without
booting the system to Windows™. Just press the ASUS Instant Music
special function keys and enjoy the music! See pages 4-28, 5-9.

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Chapter 1: Product introduction

Chapter 2

This chapter lists the hardware setup
procedures that you have to perform when
installing system components. It includes
description of the jumpers and connectors
on the motherboard.

Hardware information

Chapter summary

2.1 Before you proceed ....................................... 2-1

2.2 Motherboard overview................................... 2-2

2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ..................... 2-6

2.4 System memory ............................................2-11

2.5 Expansion slots ........................................... 2-15

2.6 Jumpers ........................................................ 2-19

2.7 Connectors ................................................... 2-21

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2.1 Before you proceed

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Note of the following precautions before you install motherboard
components or change any motherboard settings.

• Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any
component.

• Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or to
a metal object, such as the power supply case, before handling
components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity.

• Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them.

• Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded
antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component.

• Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX
power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from
the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to
the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components.

Onboard LED

The motherboard comes with a standby power LED. When lit, this green
LED indicates that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode, a
reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power
cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. The
illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED.

SB_PWR

K8V

ON

Standby

Power

K8V SE Deluxe Onboard LED

OFF

Powere

Off

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2.2 Motherboard overview

Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis
to ensure that the motherboard fits into it.

Unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard.
Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage
motherboard components.

2.2.1 Placement direction

When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the
chassis in the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the
rear part of the chassis as indicated in the image below.

2.2.2 Screw holes

Place nine (9) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the
motherboard to the chassis.

Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so may damage the
motherboard.

Place this side towards
the rear of the chassis

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2.2.3 Motherboard layout

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24.5cm (9.6in)

PS/2KBMS
T: Mouse
B: Keyboard

KBPWR

SPDIF_O

COM1

Bottom:

Top:

USB1

1394

USB2

USB2.0

Top:

T: USB4

RJ-45

B: USB3

Top:Line In
Center:Line Out
Below:Mic In

PARALLEL PORT

USBPWR12

USBPWR34

ATX12V

PWR_FAN

IE1394_1

Socket 754

VIA

K8T800

CPU_FAN

PRI_IDESEC_IDE

DDR DIMM2 (64 bit,184-pin module)

DDR DIMM1 (64 bit,184-pin module)

DDR DIMM3 (64 bit,184-pin module)

ATX Power Connector

Marvell
Gigabit

LAN

SPDIF_OUT

CD

Audio

Codec

FP_AUDIO

VIA
VT6307
Chipset

AUX

Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP)

K8V

PCI1

PCI2

PCI3

PCI4

PCI5

USB78

WIFI

CLRTC

CR2032 3V
Lithium Cell

CMOS Power

USBPWR56
USBPWR78

USB56

COM2

RAID

Promise

PDC20378

VIA

VT8237

PRI_RAID

CHASSIS

SATA2

SATA1

SEC_SATA PRI_SATA

Super

I/O

GAME

4Mbit
BIOS

SB_PWR

30.5cm (12.0in)

FLOPPY

CHA_FAN

PANEL

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2.2.4 Layout Contents

Slots Page

1. DDR DIMM slots 2-11

2. PCI slots 2-17

3. AGP slot 2-17

4. Wi-Fi slot 2-18

Jumpers Page

1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 2-19

2. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) 2-20

3. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPWR12, USBPWR34,
USBPWR56, USBPWR78) 2-20

Rear Panel Connectors Page

1. PS/2 mouse port 2-21

2. Parallel port 2-21

3. IEEE 1394 port 2-21

4. Gigabit LAN port (RJ-45) 2-21

5. Line In jack 2-21

6. Line Out jack 2-21

7. Microphone jack 2-21

8. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 2-22

9. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 2-22

10. Serial connector 2-22

11. S/PDIF out jack 2-22

12. PS/2 keyboard port 2-22

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Internal Connectors Page

1. Primary IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) 2-22

2. Secondary IDE connector (40-1 pin SEC_IDE) 2-22

3. Floppy disk connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) 2-23

4. RAID ATA connector (40-1 pin PRI_RAID) 2-23

5. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2) 2-24

6. RAID Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SEC_SATA, PRI_SATA) 2-25

7. CPU fan connector (3-pin CPU_FAN) 2-26

8. Power fan connector (3-pin PWR_FAN) 2-26

9. Chassis fan connector (3-pin CHA_FAN) 2-26

10. Serial Port 2 connector (10-1 pin COM2) 2-26

11. ATX power connector (20-pin ATXPWR) 2-27

12. ATA 12V power connector (4-pin ATX12V) 2-27

13. USB headers (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) 2-28

14. CD connector (4-pin CD) 2-29

15. AUX connector (4-pin AUX) 2-29

16. IEEE 1394 connector (10-1 pin IE1394_1) 2-29

17. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin FP_AUDIO) 2-30

18. Digital audio connector (6-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 2-30

19. GAME/MIDI connector (16-1 pin GAME) 2-31

20. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) 2-31

21. System panel connector (20-pin PANEL) 2-32

- System Power LED Lead (Green 3-1 pin PLED)

- System Warning Speaker Lead (Orange 4-pin SPKR)

- Reset Switch (Blue 2-pin RESET)

- ATX Power Switch (Yellow 2-pin PWRBTN)

- Hard Disk Activity LED (Red 2-pin IDE_LED)

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2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)

2.3.1 Overview

The motherboard comes with a surface mount 754-pin Zero Insertion
Force (ZIF) socket designed for the AMD Athlon™ 64 processor.

The 128-bit-wide data paths of these processors can run applications
faster than processors with only 32-bit or 64-bit wide data paths.

Take note of the marked corner (with
gold triangle) on the CPU. This mark
should match a specific corner on the
socket to ensure correct installation.

Gold triangle

2.3.2 Installing the CPU

Follow these steps to install a CPU.

1. Locate the 754-pin ZIF socket on the motherboard.

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2. Unlock the socket by pressing the
lever sideways, then lift it up to a
90°-100° angle.

Socket Lever

Make sure that the socket lever is lifted up to 90°-100° angle,
otherwise the CPU does not fit in completely.

3. Position the CPU above the
socket such that the CPU corner
with the gold triangle matches the
socket corner with a small
triangle.

4. Carefully insert the CPU into the
socket until it fits in place.

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.

Gold triangle

Small triangle

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2.3.3 Installing the heatsink and fan

The AMD Athlon™ 64 processor require a specially designed heatsink and
fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance.

Make sure that you use only qualified heatsink and fan assembly.

Follow these steps to install the CPU heatsink and fan.

1. Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, making sure that the
heatsink fits properly on the retention module base.

• The retention module base is already installed on the motherboard
upon purchase.

• You do not have to remove the retention module base when
installing the CPU or installing other motherboard components.

CPU Fan

CPU Heatsink

Retention Module Base

Your boxed CPU heatsink and fan assembly should come with
installation instructions for the CPU, heatsink, and the retention
mechanism. If the instructions in this section do not match the CPU
documentation, follow the latter.

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2. Attach one end of the retention bracket to the retention module base.

3. Align the other end of the retention bracket (near the retention bracket
lock) to the retention module base. A clicking sound denotes that the
retention bracket is in place.

Make sure that the fan and
heatsink assembly perfectly
fits the retention mechanism
module base, otherwise you
cannot snap the retention
bracket in place.

4. Push down the retention bracket lock on the retention mechanism to
secure the heatsink and fan to the module base.

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2.3.4 Connecting the CPU fan cable

When the heatsink and fan assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan
cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN.

CPU Fan Connector

(CPU_FAN)

Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! CPU overheating and
hardware monitoring errors may occur if you fail to plug this connector.

2.3.5 CPU heatsink and fan Qualified Vendors List

The following table lists the CPU heatsink and fan assembly that have
been tested and qualified for use with this motherboard.

Vendor Part Number
AVC Z7UB003

Thermaltake AP1892
Taisol 111-8061010-90

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2.4 System memory

®

2.4.1 Overview

The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual Inline
Memory Module (DIMM) sockets.

The following figure illustrates the location of the sockets.

DIMM1

DIMM2

DIMM3

K8V

80 Pins 104 Pins

K8V SE Deluxe
184-Pin DDR DIMM Sockets

2.4.2 Memory configurations

You may install 64MB, 128MB, 256MB, 512MB, and 1GB unbuffered ECC
and non-ECC DDR DIMMs into the DIMM sockets using the memory
configurations in this section.

Important notes on memory configurations

• Installing DDR DIMMs other than the recommended configurations
may cause memory sizing error or system boot failure. Use any of
the recommended configurations in Table 1.

• For optimum compatibility, obtain memory modules from qualified
vendors. See Qualified Vendors List on page 2-13.

• Use the blue DIMM slots first.

• Stacked RAM and DDR DIMM modules with more than 18 chips
are not supported.

• Always install DIMMs with the same CAS Latency. For optimum
compatibility, obtain memory modules from the same vendors. See
Qualified Vendors List on page 2-13.

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Table 1 Recommended memory configurations

Number of DIMM Slot
DIMMs DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM3 Max Speed

1 Single Side - - DDR 400
1 - Single Side - DDR 400
1 - - Single Side DDR 400
1 Double Side - - DDR 400
1 - Double Side - DDR 400
1 - - Double Side DDR 400
2 Single Side Single Side - DDR 400
2 Single Side Double Side - DDR 400
2 Single Side - Single Side DDR 400
2 Single Side - Double Side DDR 400
2 Double Side Single Side - DDR 400
2 Double Side Double Side - DDR 400
2 Double Side - Single Side DDR 400
2 - Single Side Single Side DDR 333
2 - Single Side Double Side DDR 200
2 - Double Side Single Side DDR 200
2 - Double Side Double Side DDR 200
2 Double Side - Double Side DDR 400
3 Single Side Single Side Single Side DDR 333
3 Single Side Single Side Double Side DDR 200
3 Single Side Double Side Single Side DDR 200
3 Single Side Double Side Double Side DDR 200
3 Double Side Single Side Single Side DDR 333
3 Double Side Single Side Double Side DDR 200
3 Double Side Double Side Single Side DDR 200
3 Double Side Double Side Double Side DDR 200

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DDR Qualified Vendors List

The following table lists the PC3200 (DDR400) memory modules that have
been tested and qualified for use with this motherboard.

Table 2 DDR400 Qualified Vendors List

Size Vendor Model Chip Brand SS/DS Chip

256M Micron MT8VDDT3264AG-40BC4 Micron SS MT46V32M8TG-5BC
256M Micron MT8VDDT3264AG-40BC4 Micron SS MT46V32M8TG-5BC
512M Micron MT16VDDT6464AG-40BC4 Micron DS MT46V32M8TG-5BC
128M Infineon HYS64D16301GU-5-B Infineon SS HYB25D256160BT-5B
256M Infineon HYS64D32300GU-5-B Infineon SS HY25D256160BT-5B
512M Infineon HYS64D32300GU-5-B Infineon DS HY25D256800BT-5B
256M Infineon HYS64D3230HU-5-C Infineon SS HYB25D256800CE-5
512M Infineon HYS64D6320HU-5-C Infineon DS HYB25D256800CE-5
512M Samsung M368L6432ETM-CCC Samsung DS K4H560838E-TCCC
256M ATP AG32L64T8SQC4S Samsung SS K4H560838D-TCC4
256M Brain Power B6U808-256M-SAM-400 Samsung SS K4H560838D-TCC4
512M Brain Power B6U808-512M-SAM-400 Samsung DS K4H560838D-TCC4
512M Apacer 77.10736.464 Samsung DS K4H560838D-TCC4
256M ADATA MDOSS6F3G31YK1EZZ Samsung SS K4H560838D-TCC4
128M NANYA NT128D64SH4B1G-5T NANYA SS NT5DS16M16BT-5T
512M NANYA N512D64S8HB1G-5T NANYA DS NT5DS32M8BT-5T
256M Hynix HYMD232646B8J-D43 AA Hynix SS HY5DU56822BT-D43
256M Kingston KVR400X64C3A/256 Hynix SS HY5DV56822BT-D43
512M Kingston KVR400X64C3A/512 Hynix DS HY5DV56822BT-D43
512M Winbond W9451GCDB-5 Winbond DS W942508CH-5
256M Kingston KVR400X64C25/256 Winbond SS W942508BH-5
256M ADATA MDOWBFF3G31JB1EAE Winbond SS W942508BH-5
512M TwinMOS M2G9J16AGATT9F081AA4T TwinMOS DS TMD7608F8E50D
256M TwinMOS M2S9I08AFAPS9F0811A-T PSC SS A2S56D30ATP
256M KINGMAX MPXB62D-38KT3R KINGMAX SS KDL388P4EA-50
512M KINGMAX MPXC22D-38KT3R KINGMAX DS KDL388P4EA-50A

Visit the ASUS website (www .asus.com) for the latest DDR 400 Qualified
V endor List for this motherboard.

Obtain DDR DIMMs only from ASUS qualified vendors for better
system performance.

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2.4.3 Installing a DIMM

Make sure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing
DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so may cause
severe damage to both the motherboard and the components.

1. Unlock a DIMM socket by
pressing the retaining clips
outward.

2. Align a DIMM on the socket such
that the notch on the DIMM
matches the break on the socket.

Unlocked Retaining Clip

A DDR DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it fits in only one direction.
DO NOT force a DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM.

3. Firmly insert the DIMM into the
socket until the retaining clips
snap back in place and the DIMM
is properly seated.

DDR DIMM NOTCH

2.4.4 Removing a DIMM

Follow these steps to remove a DIMM.

1. Simultaneously press the
retaining clips outward to unlock
the DIMM.

Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining
clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with extra force.

2. Remove the DIMM from the socket.

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2.5 Expansion slots

In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The motherboard
has available PCI slots, an Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot and a
Wireless Fidelity (Wi-Fi) slot. The following sub-sections describe the slots
and the expansion cards that they support.

Make sure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing
expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and
damage motherboard components.

2.5.1 Installing an expansion card

Follow these steps to install an expansion card.

1. Read the documentation that came with the expansion card and make
the necessary hardware settings for the card.

2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is already installed
in a chassis).

3. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you intend to use. Keep the
screw for later use.

4. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is
completely seated on the slot.

5. Secure the card to the chassis with screws.

6. Replace the system cover.

2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card

After installing the expansion card, configure the card by adjusting the
software settings.

1. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any.
See Chapter 4 for information on BIOS setup.

2. Assign an IRQ to the card. Refer to the tables on the next page.

3. Install the software drivers for the expansion card.

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2.5.3 Interrupt assignments

Standard Interrupt Assignments

IRQ Priority Standard Function

0 1 System Timer
1 2 Keyboard Controller
2 N/A Programmable Interrupt
3* 1 1 Communications Port (COM2)
4* 12 Communications Port (COM1)
5* 13 Sound Card (sometimes LPT2)
6 14 Floppy Disk Controller
7* 15 Printer Port (LPT1)
8 3 System CMOS/Real Time Clock
9* 4 ACPI Mode when used
10* 5 IRQ Holder for PCI Steering
11* 6 IRQ Holder for PCI Steering
12* 7 PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port
13 8 Numeric Data Processor
14* 9 Primary IDE Channel
15* 10 Secondary IDE Channel

* These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices.

IRQ assignments for this motherboard

INT A INT B INT C INT D

PCI slot 1 shared — — —
PCI slot 2 — shared — —
PCI slot 3 — — shared —
PCI slot 4 — — — used
PCI slot 5 shared — — —
Gigabit LAN — shared — —
Onboard RAID — — shared —
Onboard 1394 shared — — —
Serial A T A — — shared —
AGP slot shared — — —

When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support
“Share IRQ” or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments.
Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the
system unstable and the card inoperable.

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2.5.4 PCI slots

®

The PCI slots support PCI cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB
card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. The following
figure shows a LAN card installed on a PCI slot.

2.5.5 AGP slot

The Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot supports AGP8X/4X cards.
When you buy an AGP card, make sure that you ask for one with +1.5V
specification. Note the notches on the card golden fingers to ensure that
they fit the AGP slot on your motherboard.

Install only 1.5V AGP cards on this motherboard! 3.3V AGP cards are
not supported in this motherboard.

K8V

Keyed for 1.5v

K8V SE Deluxe Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP)

If installing the ATi 9500 or 9700 Pro Series VGA cards, use only the
card version PN xxx-xxxxx-30 or later, for optimum performance and
overclocking stability.

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2.5.6 Wi-Fi slot

®

I

The Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity) slot will support the ASUS Wi-Fi module. Visit
the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for product updates.

The Wi-Fi slot conforms to the Institute of Electrical and Electronics
Engineers (IEEE) 802.11b/g standard for wireless devices operating in the

2.4 GHz frequency band.

K8V

WIF

K8V SE Deluxe WIRELESS Connectors

ASUS WiFi-b™ Setup

• The PCI 5 slot and the Wi-Fi slot can not be used at the same
time.

• The ASUS Wi-Fi module is purchased separately.

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2.6 Jumpers

®

1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC)

This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in
CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system
setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The RAM
data in CMOS, that include system setup information such as system
passwords, is powered by the onboard button cell battery.

To erase the RTC RAM:

1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord.

2. Remove the onboard battery.

3. Move the jumper from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 2-3. Keep the cap
on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the cap back to
pins 1-2.

4. Replace the battery.

5. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer.

6. Hold down the <Del> key during the boot process and enter BIOS
setup menu.

7. Load the BIOS default settings or key-in data.

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K8V SE Deluxe Clear RTC RAM

CLRTC

2
1

Normal Clear CMOS

(Default)

3
2

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2. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR)

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)

®

3

This jumper allows you to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up
feature. Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) if you wish to wake up the
computer when you press a key on the keyboard. This feature requires
an ATX power supply that can supply at least 1A on the +5VSB lead,
and a corresponding setting in the BIOS (See section “4.5.5 APM
Configuration”).

KBPWR

2312

+5V +5VSB

K8V

(Default

K8V SE Deluxe Keyboard Power Setting

3. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPWR12, USBPWR34, USBPWR56,
USBPWR78)

Set these jumpers to +5V to wake up the computer from S1 sleep
mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in low power
mode) using the connected USB devices. Set to +5VSB to wake up
from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to CPU, DRAM in slow
refresh, power supply in reduced power mode).

USBPWR12

2
1

+5V

(Default)

K8V

3
2

+5VSB

USBPWR56
USBPWR78

21

USBPWR34

21

+5V

(Default)

2

3

2

+5VSB

K8V SE Deluxe USB Device Wake Up

+5V

(Default)

+5VSB

• The USB device wake-up feature requires a power supply that can
provide 500mA on the +5VSB lead for each USB port. Otherwise,
the system would not power up.

• The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply
capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in sleep
mode.

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2.7 Connectors

1

5
6
7

4

3

2.7.1 Rear panel connectors

2

12

1011

9

8

1. PS/2 mouse port. This green 6-pin connector is for a PS/2 mouse.

2. Parallel port. This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or

other devices.

3. IEEE 1394 port. This 6-pin IEEE 1394 port provides high-speed
connectivity for audio/video devices, storage peripherals, other PC’s
and/or portable devices.

4. RJ-45 port. This port allows connection to a Local Area Network (LAN)
through a network hub.

5. Line In jack. This Line In (light blue) jack connects a tape player or
other audio sources. In 6-channel mode, the function of this jack
becomes Bass/Center.

6. Line Out jack. This Line Out (lime) jack connects a headphone or a
speaker. In 4-channel and 6-channel modes, the function of this jack
becomes Front Speaker Out.

7. Microphone jack. This Mic (pink) jack connects a microphone. In
4-channel and 6-channel modes, the function of this jack becomes
Rear Speaker Out.

Audio 2, 4 or 6-channel configuration

The functions of the Line Out, Line In, and Microphone jacks change
when you select the 6-channel audio configuration as shown in the

Light Blue Line In Line In Bass/Center
Lime Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out

following table.

Headphone/
2-Speaker 4-Speaker 6-Speaker

Pink Mic In Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out

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8. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB)

®

s

ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices.

9. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB)
ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices.

10.Serial connector. This 9-pin COM1 port is for serial devices.

11. S/PDIF out jack. This jack connects to external audio output devices.

12.PS/2 keyboard port. This purple connector is for a PS/2 keyboard.

2.7.2 Internal connectors

1. IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE, SEC_IDE)

This connector supports the provided UltraDMA IDE hard disk ribbon
cable. Connect the cable’s blue connector to the primary
(recommended) or secondary IDE connector , then connect the gray
connector to the UltraDMA slave device (hard disk drive) and the black
connector to the UltraDMA master device.

• Follow the hard disk drive documentation when setting the device
in master or slave mode.

• Pin 20 on each IDE connector is removed to match the covered hole
on the UltraDMA cable connector. This prevents incorrect orientation
when you connect the cables.

• The hole near the blue connector on the UltraDMA cable is
intentional.

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K8V SE Deluxe IDE Connectors

PRI_IDE

PIN 1

PIN 1

NOTE: Orient the red marking
(usually zigzag) on the IDE
ribbon cable to PIN 1.

SEC_IDE

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2. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY)

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n

®

This connector supports the provided floppy drive ribbon cable. After
connecting one end to the motherboard, connect the other end to the
floppy drive. (Pin 5 is removed to prevent incorrect insertion when
using ribbon cables with pin 5 plug).

PIN 1

FLOPPY

K8V

NOTE: Orient the red markings o

the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1.

K8V SE Deluxe Floppy Disk Drive Connector

3. RAID ATA connector (40-1 pin PRI_RAID)

This connector supports either RAID 0, RAID 1 or RAID 0 + 1
configuration with the Serial ATA connectors through the onboard

®

Promise

PDC20378 controller. You can use the RAID feature to set up

a disk array configuration and to support additional IDE devices.

K8V

K8V SE Deluxe RAID Connectors

Important notes on the RAID feature:

• By default, the drive that you connect to the primary
connector follows the ATA133/100/66/33 protocol as an
independent drive, not as a disk array.

• The RAID/SATA controller chipset does not support ATAPI
devices such as CD-ROMs, DVD-ROMs, etc.

• Refer to sections “5.6 Promise® RAID Configurations” and
“5.7 VIA RAID Configurations” for details.

PRI_RAID

PIN 1

NOTE: Orient the red markings
(usually zigzag) on the IDE
ribbon cable to PIN 1.

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4. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, )

®

These next generation connectors support the thin Serial ATA cables
for primary internal storage devices. The current Serial ATA interface
allows up to 150 MB/s data transfer rate, faster than the standard
parallel ATA with 133 MB/s (UltraDMA133).

SATA2

GND

GND

GND

RSATA_TXP2

RSATA_TXN2

RSATA_RXP2

RSATA_RXN2

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K8V SE Deluxe SATA Connectors

SATA1

GND

GND

RSATA_TXP1

RSATA_TXN1

RSATA_RXP1

GND

RSATA_RXN1

Important notes on Serial ATA solution:

• The Serial ATA cable is smaller and more flexible allowing easier
routing inside the chassis. The lower pin count of the Serial ATA
cable eliminates the problem caused by the wide, flat ribbon cables
of the Parallel ATA interface.

• Hot plug support for Serial ATA drive and connections is not
available in this motherboard.

• Install Windows® XP Service Pack 1 when using Serial ATA.

• Refer to section “5.7 VIA RAID Configurations” for details on
SATA RAID configuration.

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5. RAID Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SEC_SATA, PRI_SATA)

These Serial ATA connectors support SATA hard disks that you may
configure as a RAID set. Through the onboard Promise

®

PDC20378
RAID controller, you may create a RAID 0, RAID 1,or RAID 0+1
configuration together with the RAID ATA133 connector. See Chapter 5
for details on RAID configuration.

SEC_SATA

GND

GND

GND

RSATA_RXP2

RSATA_TXP2

RSATA_RXN2

RSATA_TXN2

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K8V SE Deluxe
SATA RAID Connectors

• If you wish to create a RAID set, make sure that you have
connected the Serial ATA cable and installed Serial ATA devices.
You cannot enter the SATARaid™ utility and SATA BIOS setup
during POST if no Serial ATA device is connected.

• The Promise® PDC20378 RAID controller does not support ATAPI
devices such as CD-ROMs, DVD-ROMs, etc.

• Refer to section “5.6 Promise® RAID Configurations” for details on
SATA RAID configuration.

PRI_SATA

RSATA_TXN1

GND

GND

RSATA_RXP1

GND

RSATA_TXP1

RSATA_RXN1

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6. CPU, Power and Chassis Fan Connectors

®

®

(3-pin CPU_FAN, PWR_FAN, CHA_FAN)

The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350mA~740mA (8.88W
max.) or a total of 1A~2.22A (26.64W max.) at +12V. Connect the fan
cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, making sure that the
black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector.

Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Lack of
sufficient air flow within the system may damage the motherboard
components. These are not jumpers! DO NOT place jumper caps on
the fan connectors!

CPU_FAN

GND

+12V

Rotation

PWR_FAN

K8V

Rotation

+12V

GND

CHA_FAN

GND

K8V SE Deluxe

+12V
Rotation

12-Volt Fan Connectors

7. Serial Port 2 connector (10-1 pin COM2)

This connector accommodates a serial port using a serial port bracket.
Connect the bracket cable to this connector then install the bracket into
a slot opening at the back of the system chassis.

COM2

K8V

PIN 1

K8V SE Deluxe
Serial COM2 Bracket

The serial port bracket is purchased separately.

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8. ATX power connectors (20-pin ATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V)

®

These connectors connect to an ATX 12V power supply. The plugs
from the power supply are designed to fit these connectors in only one
orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the
connectors completely fit.

In addition to the 20-pin ATX power connector, this motherboard
requires that you connect the 4-pin ATX +12V power plug to provide
sufficient power to the CPU.

• Do not forget to connect the 4-pin ATX +12V power plug.
Otherwise, the system does not boot up.

• Make sure that your ATX 12V power supply can provide 8A on the
+12V lead and at least 1A on the +5-volt standby lead (+5VSB).
The minimum recommended wattage is 300W, or 350W for a fully
configured system. The system may become unstable or may not
boot up if the power is inadequate.

ATXPWR ATX12V

Pin 1

+12.0VDC

+5VSB

PWR_OK

COM

K8V

+5.0VDC

COM

+5.0VDC

COM
+3.3VDC
+3.3VDC

K8V SE Deluxe ATX Power Connectors

+5.0VDC
+5.0VDC

-5.0VDC
COM
COM
COM
PS_ON#
COM

-12.0VDC
+3.3VDC

+12V DC

GND

+12V DC
GND

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9. USB headers (10-1 pin USB56, USB78)

®

If the USB ports on the rear panel are inadequate, a USB header is
available for additional USB ports. The USB header complies with USB

2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. This
speed advantage over the conventional 12 Mbps on USB 1.1 allows
faster Internet connection, interactive gaming, and simultaneous
running of high-speed peripherals.

You must install the driver before you can use the USB 2.0 capability.

K8V

USB+5V

USB_P6-

USB_P6+

GND

NC

USB78

1

USB+5V

USB_P8-

USB_P8+

GND

NC

USB56

1

K8V SE Deluxe USB 2.0 Header

NEVER connect a 1394 cable to any of the USB (blue) connectors.
Doing so will damage the motherboard!

USB+5V

USB_P7-

USB_P7+

GND

USB+5V

USB_P5-

USB_P5+

GND

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10.Internal audio connectors (4-pin CD, AUX)

®

l

®

These connectors allow you to receive stereo audio input from sound
sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card.

CD (Black)

K8V

AUX (White)

Left Audio Channel
Ground
Right Audio Channe

K8V SE Deluxe Internal Audio Connectors

11. IEEE 1394 connectors (10-1 pin IE1394_1)

This connector is for the bundled IEEE 1394 module. Attach the
10-1 pin cable plug to thiss connector. You may also connect a
1394-compliant internal hard disk to this connector.

K8V

IE1394_1

K8V SE Deluxe IEEE-1394 Connector

NEVER connect a USB cable to the IEEE 1394 (orange) connector.
Doing so will damage the motherboard!

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TPA0-

GND

TPB0-

+12V

GND

1

GND

+12V

TPA0+

TPB0+

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12.Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin FP_AUDIO)

®

®

This is an interface for the front panel audio cable that allow
convenient connection and control of audio devices.

By default, the pins labeled LINE_OUT_R/BLINE_OUT_R and the pins
LINE_OUT_L/BLINE_OUT_L are shorted with jumper caps. Remove
the caps only when you are connecting the front panel audio cable.

K8V

BLINE_OUT_L

BLINE_OUT_R

+5VA

AGND

Line out_L
NC
Line out_R
MICPWR
MIC2

K8V SE Deluxe Front Panel Audio Connector

13.Digital Audio connector (6-1 pin SPDIF_OUT)

This connector is for the S/PDIF audio module to allow digital sound
output. Connect one end of the S/PDIF audio cable to this connector
and the other end to the S/PDIF module.

SPDIF_OUT

FP_AUDIO

K8V

+5V

GND

SPDIFOUT

K8V SE Deluxe Digital Audio Connector

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14.GAME/MIDI connector (16-1 pin GAME)

®

®

t)

This connector supports a GAME/MIDI module. If a GAME/MIDI
module is available, connect the GAME/MIDI cable to this connector.
The GAME/MIDI port on the module connects a joystick or a game pad
for playing games, and MIDI devices for playing or editing audio files.

K8V

J2B1

J2CX

MIDI_OUT

J2CY

J2B2

MIDI_IN

GAME

K8V SE Deluxe Game Connector

GND

GND

J1B2

J1CY

+5V

+5V +5V

J1B1

J1CX

15.Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS)

This lead is for a chassis designed with intrusion detection feature.
This requires an external detection mechanism such as a chassis
intrusion sensor or microswitch. When you remove any chassis
component, the sensor triggers and sends a high-level signal to this
lead to record a chassis intrusion event.

By default, the pins labeled “Chassis Signal” and “Ground” are shorted
with a jumper cap. If you wish to use the chassis intrusion detection
feature, remove the jumper cap from the pins.

CHASSIS

K8V

+5VSB_MB

Chassis Signal

GND

(Defaul

K8V SE Deluxe Chassis Alarm Lead

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16.System panel connector (20-pin PANEL)

®

.

This connector accommodates several system front panel functions.

Speaker

Power LED

Connector

Speaker

Ground

+5V

Ground

Reset

Ground

Ground

Reset SW

ATX Power
Switch*

K8V

K8V SE Deluxe

PLED-

PLED+

PWR

IDE_LED+

IDE_LED-

IDE_LED

*

Requires an ATX power supply

System Panel Connector

• System Power LED Lead (Green 3-1 pin PLED)

This 3-1 pin connector connects to the system power LED. The LED
lights up when you turn on the system power, and blinks when the
system is in sleep mode.

• System Warning Speaker Lead (Orange 4-pin SPKR)

This 4-pin connector connects to the case-mounted speaker and
allows you to hear system beeps and warnings.

• Reset Switch Lead (Blue 2-pin RESET)

This 2-pin connector connects to the case-mounted reset switch for
rebooting the system without turning off the system power.

• ATX Power Switch / Soft-Off Switch Lead (Yellow 2-pin PWRBTN )

This connector connects a switch that controls the system power.
Pressing the power switch turns the system between ON and SLEEP,
or ON and SOFT OFF, depending on the BIOS or OS settings.
Pressing the power switch while in the ON mode for more than four
seconds turns the system OFF.

• Hard disk activity LED (Red 2-pin IDE_LED)

This connector supplies power to the hard disk activity LED. Any read
or write activity of an IDE device causes this LED to light up.

The System Panel connector is color-coded for easy and foolproof
connection. Take note of the specific connector colors as described.

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Chapter 3

This chapter describes the power up
sequence, the vocal POST messages and
ways of shutting down the system.

Powering up

Chapter summary

3.1 Starting up for the first time.......................... 3-1

3.2 Powering off the computer ........................... 3-2

3.3 ASUS POST Reporter™................................. 3-3

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3.1 Starting up for the first time

1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover.

2. Make sure that all switches are off.

3. Connect the power cord to the power connector at the back of the system
chassis.

4. Connect the power cord to a power outlet that is equipped with a surge
protector.

5. Turn on the devices in the following order:
a. Monitor
b. External SCSI devices (starting with the last device on the chain)
c. System power (if you are using an ATX power supply , you need to

switch on the power supply as well as press the ATX power switch on
the front of the chassis).

6. After applying power, the power LED on the system front panel case lights
up. For ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up when you press the
ATX power switch. If your monitor complies with “green” standards or if it
has a “power standby” feature, the monitor LED may light up or switch
between orange and green after the system LED turns on. The system
then runs the power-on tests. While the tests are running, the BIOS beeps
or additional messages appear on the screen. If you do not see anything
within 30 seconds from the time you turned on the power , the system may
have failed a power-on test. Check the jumper settings and connections or
call your retailer for assistance.

7. At power on, hold down <Del> to enter BIOS Setup. Follow the
instructions in Chapter 4.

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3.2 Powering off the computer

3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function

If you are using Windows® 98SE/ME/2000:

1. Click the Start button then click Shut Down...

2. Make sure that the Shut down option button is selected, then click the
OK button to shut down the computer.

®

3. The power supply should turn off after Windows

®

If you are using Windows

1. Click the Start button then select Turn Off Computer.

2. Click the Turn Off button to shut down the computer.

3. The power supply should turn off after Windows

XP:

shuts down.

®

shuts down.

3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch

While the system is ON, pressing the power switch for less than four
seconds puts the system to sleep mode or to soft-off mode, depending on
the BIOS setting. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds
lets the system enter the soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. See
section “4.5 Power Menu” in Chapter 4.

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3.3 ASUS POST Reporter™

This motherboard includes the Winbond speech controller to support a
special feature called the ASUS POST Reporter™. This feature gives you
vocal POST messages and alerts to inform you of system events and boot
status. In case of a boot failure, you will hear the specific cause of the
problem.

These POST messages are customizable using the Winbond Voice Editor
software that came with your package. You can record your own
messages to replace the default messages.

3.3.1 Vocal POST messages

Following is a list of the default POST messages and their corresponding
actions:

POST Message Action

No CPU installed • Install a supported processor into

the CPU socket. See section “2.3
Central Processing Unit (CPU)” for
supported processors.

System failed CPU test • Check the CPU if properly installed.

• Call ASUS technical support for
assistance. See the “ASUS contact
information” on the inside front
cover of this manual.

System failed memory test • Install supported DDR DIMMs into

the sockets.

• Check if the DIMMs on the DIMM
sockets are properly installed.

• Make sure that your DIMMs are
not defective.

• Refer to section “2.4 System
memory” for instructions on
installing a DIMM.

System failed VGA test • Install a PCI VGA card into one of

the PCI slots, or a 1.5V AGP card
into the AGP slot.

• Make sure that your VGA/AGP card
is not defective.

System failed due to CPU • Check your CPU settings in the
overclocking BIOS and make sure you only set to

the recommended settings. See
section “4.4 Advanced menu.”

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POST Message Action

No keyboard detected • Check your keyboard if it is properly

connected to the purple PS/2
connector on the rear panel.

• See section “2.7.1 Rear panel
connectors” for the location of the
connector.

No IDE hard disk detected • Make sure you have connected an

IDE hard disk drive to one of the
IDE connectors on the motherboard.

CPU temperature too high • Check CPU fan if it is working

properly.

CPU fan failed • Check the CPU fan and make sure

it turns on after you apply power
to the system.

• Make sure that your CPU fan
supports the fan speed detection
function.

CPU voltage out of range • Check your power supply and

make sure it is not defective.

• Call ASUS technical support for
assistance. See the “ASUS contact
information” on the inside front
cover of this manual.

System completed Power-On Self Test • No action required
Computer now booting from operating • No action required

system

You may disable the ASUS POST Reporter™ in the BIOS setup. See
section “4.4.6 Speech Configuration”.

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3.3.2 Winbond Voice Editor

The Winbond Voice Editor software allows you to customize the vocal
POST messages. Install the software from the utilities menu of the support
CD. See section “5.2.3 Utilities menu” for details.

To avoid conflicts, do not run the Winbond Voice Editor while running
the ASUS PC Probe.

Follow these steps to use the Winbond Voice Editor.

Launching the program

Launch the program either from the Winbond Voice Editor icon on your
desktop, or from the Windows Start menu, select Programs->Winbond

V oice Editor->Voice Editor

The Winbond Voice Editor screen appears.

.

Default Messages

POST Events

Playing the default wave files

To play the default wave files, simply click on a POST event on the left
side of the screen, then click the Play button.

The default language setting is English.

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Changing the default language

1. Click the Load button. A window
showing the available languages
appears.

2. Select your desired language
then click Open. The event
messages for the language you
selected appear on the Voice
Editor screen.

For some languages, not all events have a corresponding message
due to file size constraints.

3. Click the Write button to update the EEPROM.

4. Click Yes on the confirmation
window that appears. The next
time you boot your computer,
the POST messages are
announced in the language that
you selected .

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Customizing your POST messages

If your language is not in the selection or if you wish to record your own
POST messages to replace the pre-installed wave files, you may easily do
so.

Follow these steps to customize your POST messages.

1. Launch the Voice Editor and take note of the list of POST events on
the leftmost column of the screen.

2. Prepare your message for each event.

The total compressed size for all the wave files must not exceed 1Mbit,
so make your messages as short as possible.

3. Use a recording software, such as Windows Recorder, to record your
messages.

4. Save the messages as wave files (.WAV). It is recommended that you
save your files in low quality to keep them small. For example, use
8-bit, mono quality at 22Khz sampling rate.

You may want to create a separate folder for your wave files so you
can locate them easily in one place.

5. From the Voice Editor screen,
click the Add button to display the
Add Wave File window.

6. Copy the wave files that you
recorded to the database. Close
the window when done.

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7. Select a POST event on the Voice
Editor screen, then click the Edit
button. The Event Sound Editor
window appears.

8. Locate and select your wave file
for the event then click on the
arrow opposite Voice1. The file
you selected appears on the
space next to it.

9. Click OK to return to the Voice
Editor screen.

10.Do steps 7 to 9 for the other
events.

11. When done, click Save. A window
appears prompting you to save
your configuration.

12.Type a file name with a

.flh

extension, then click Save.

13.Click the Write button to
compress the file and copy into
the EEPROM.

14.Click Yes on the confirmation
window that appears.

If you receive an error message telling you that the files exceed the total
allowable size, do one or all of the following.

• Try to modify your messages to make them shorter

• Save the wave files at a lower quality

• Skip lesser used events like FDD Detection, IDE HDD Detection, etc.

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Chapter 3: Powering up

Chapter 4

This chapter tells how to change the system
settings through the BIOS Setup menus.
Detailed descriptions of the BIOS
parameters are also provided.

BIOS setup

Chapter summary

4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS .............. 4-1

4.2 BIOS Setup program...................................... 4-9

4.3 Main menu .................................................... 4-12

4.4 Advanced menu ........................................... 4-15

4.5 Power menu.................................................. 4-29

4.6 Boot menu .................................................... 4-33

4.7 Exit menu...................................................... 4-37

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4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS

The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard
Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup.

1. ASUS AFUDOS - Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk in
DOS mode.

2. ASUS EZ Flash - Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk during POST.

3. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 - Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy
disk or the motherboard support CD.

®

4. ASUS Update - Updates the BIOS in a Windows

Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities.

Important notes

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 AFUDOS utilities.

environment.

Visit the ASUS website and download the latest BIOS file for this
motherboard using the ASUS Update utility.

4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk

1. Do either one of the following to create a bootable floppy disk.

DOS environment

Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk into the drive. At the DOS prompt, type:

format A:/S then press <Enter>.

Windows

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

disk from the format options field, then click Start.

®

98SE/ME/2000/XP environment

®

XP, select Create an MS-DOS startup

OR

If you are using Windows

®

98SE/ME/2000, select Full option button

from the format type, then click Start.

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2. Copy the original (or the latest) motherboard BIOS to the bootable
floppy disk.

4.1.2 Using AFUDOS to update the BIOS

To update the BIOS using the AFUDOS.EXE utility:

1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS
file for your motherboard. Save the BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk.

Write the BIOS file name on a piece of paper. You need to type the
exact BIOS file name at the prompt.

2. Copy the AFUDOS.EXE utility from the support CD to the bootable
floppy disk that contains the BIOS file.

3. Boot the system from the floppy disk.

4. At the DOS prompt, type the command line:

afudos /i[filename]

where [filename] means the latest (or original) BIOS file that you
copied to the bootable floppy disk.

5. Press <Enter>. The succeeding screen displays the status of the
update process.

The BIOS information on the screen is for reference only. What you
see on your screen may not be exactly the same as shown.

A:\>afudos /iK8VSEDX.ROM

AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.10

Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved.

Reading file ..... done

Erasing flash .... done

Writing flash .... 0x0008CC00 (9%)

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DO NOT shutdown or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing
so may cause system boot failure!

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When the BIOS update process is complete, the utility returns to the
DOS prompt.

A:\>afudos /iK8VSEDX.ROM

AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.10

Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved.

Reading file ..... done

Erasing flash .... done

Writing flash .... 0x0008CC00 (9%)

Verifying flash .. done

A:\>

5. Reboot the system from the hard disk.

4.1.3 Using AFUDOS to copy BIOS from PC

You can use the AFUDOS.EXE utility to copy the current system BIOS to a
floppy or hard disk and use it as a backup in case the system BIOS fails or
gets corrupted.

To copy the BIOS from your PC using AFUDOS.EXE:

1. At the DOS prompt, type the command line:

afudos /o[filename]

where [filename] string of not more than eight (8) alpha-numeric
characters for the main filename and three (3) alpha-numeric
characters for the extension name.

2. Press <Enter>.

The BIOS information on the screen is for reference only. What you
see on your screen may not be exactly the same as shown.

Main filename

Extension name

A:\>afudos /oMYBIOS03.ROM

AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.10

Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved.

Reading flash ..... 0x0008CC00 (9%)

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3. The utility will copy the current system BIOS by default to the floppy
disk. Make sure that the floppy disk has at least 600KB of free disk
space and is not write-protected.

A:\>afudos /oMYBIOS03.rom

AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.10

Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved.

Reading flash ..... done

A:\>

When the copy process is complete, the utility returns to the DOS
prompt.

4.1.4 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS

The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you to easily update the BIOS without
having to go through the long process of booting from a diskette and using
a DOS-based utility. The EZ Flash is built-in the BIOS firmware so it is
accessible by simply pressing <Alt + F2> during the Power-On Self Tests
(POST).

To update the BIOS using ASUS EZ Flash:

1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS
file for your motherboard and rename the downloaded file as
K8VSEDX.ROM. Save the BIOS file to a floppy disk.

2. Reboot the system.

3. To launch EZ Flash, press <Alt+F2> during POST to display the
following.

User recovery requested. Starting BIOS recovery...
Checking for floppy...

• If there is no floppy disk in the drive, the error message
“Floppy not found!” appears.

• If the correct BIOS file is not in the floppy disk, the error
message “Floppy not found!” is displayed. Make sure to rename
the downloaded BIOS file as “K8VSEDX.ROM”.

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4. Insert the floppy disk that contains the BIOS file. If all the necessary
files are found in the floppy disk, EZ Flash performs the BIOS update
process and automatically reboots the system when done.

DO NOT shutdown or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing
so may cause system boot failure!

User recovery requested. Starting BIOS recovery...
Checking for floppy...
Floppy found!
Reading file “K8VSEDX.rom”. Completed.
Start flashing...
Flashed successfully. Rebooting.

4.1.5 Recovering the BIOS with CrashFree BIOS 2

The CrashFree BIOS 2 auto recovery tool allows you to restore BIOS from
the motherboard support CD, or from a floppy disk that contains the BIOS
file, in case the current BIOS on the motherboard fails or gets corrupted.

• Prepare the support CD that came with the motherboard or a
floppy disk that contains the motherboard BIOS before proceeding
with the BIOS update process.

• If you have saved a copy of the original motherboard BIOS to a
bootable floppy disk, you may also use this disk to restore the
BIOS. See section “4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk.”

To recover the BIOS from a floppy disk:

1. Boot the system.

2. When a corrupted BIOS is detected, the following screen message
appears.

Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery...
Checking for floppy...

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3. Insert a floppy disk that contains the original or the latest BIOS file for
this motherboard. If all the necessary files are found in the floppy disk,
the BIOS update process continues.

Make sure that the BIOS file in the floppy disk is renamed as
“K8VSEDX.ROM”.

Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery...
Checking for floppy...
Floppy found!
Reading file “K8VSEDX.ROM”. Completed.
Start flashing...

DO NOT shutdown or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing
so may cause system boot failure!

4. When the BIOS update process is complete, reboot the system.

To recover the BIOS from the support CD:

1. Boot the system.

2. When a corrupted BIOS is detected, the following screen message
appears.

Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery...
Checking for floppy...

If there is no floppy disk found in the drive, the system automatically
checks the CD-ROM.

3. Place the support CD in the CD-ROM. The support CD contains the
original BIOS for this motherboard.

Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery...
Checking for floppy...
Floppy not found!
Checking for CD-ROM...
CD-ROM found.
Reading file “K8VSEDX.ROM”. Completed.
Start flashing...

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DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS!
Doing so may cause system boot failure!

4. When the BIOS update process is complete, reboot the system.

The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for this
motherboard. Visit ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the
latest BIOS file.

4.1.6 ASUS Update

The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to update the motherboard
BIOS in Windows® environment. 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).

To install ASUS Update:

1. Insert the support CD into the CD-ROM 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 menu screen.

3. The ASUS Update utility is copied into your system.

To update the BIOS using ASUS Update:

1. Launch the utility from the Windows desktop by clicking Start > Programs
> ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update initial screen
appears.

2. Select your desired update
method, then click Next.

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3. If you select updating/
downloading from the Internet,
select the ASUS FTP site
nearest you to avoid network
traffic, or choose Auto Select.
Click Next.

4. From the FTP site, select the
BIOS version that you wish to
download. Click Next.

5. Follow the instructions on the
succeeding screens to complete
the update process.

6. If you select the option to
update the BIOS from a file, a
window prompts you to locate
the file. Select the file, click
Save, then follow the screen
instructions to complete the
update process.

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Chapter 4: BIOS Setup

4.2 BIOS Setup program

This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that you can
update using the provided utility described in section “4.1 Managing and
updating your BIOS.”

Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard,
reconfiguring your system, or prompted to “Run Setup”. This section
explains how to configure your system using this utility.

Even if you are not prompted to use the Setup program, you may want to
change the configuration of your computer in the future. For example, you
may want to enable the security password feature or change the power
management settings. This requires you to reconfigure your system using
the BIOS Setup program so that the computer can recognize these
changes and record them in the CMOS RAM of the firmware hub.

The firmware hub on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. When you
start up the computer, the system provides you with the opportunity to run
this program. Press <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 “4.7 Exit Menu.”

• The BIOS setup screens shown in this chapter are for reference
purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your
screen.

• Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest
product and BIOS information.

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4.2.1 BIOS menu screen

Menu items

System Time [11:10:19]
System Date [Thu 03/27/2003]
Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in]
Language [English]

Primary IDE Master :[ST320413A]
Primary IDE Slave :[ASUS CD-S340]
Secondary IDE Master :[Not Detected]
Secondary IDE Slave :[Not Detected]
Third IDE Master :[Not Detected]
Fourth IDE Master :[Not Detected]
IDE Configuration

System Information

Configuration fields

Sub-menu items

General helpMenu bar

Use [ENTER], [TAB]
or [SHIFT-TAB] to
select a field.

Use [+] or [-] to
configure system time.

Select Screen
Select Item
+- Change Field
Tab Select Field
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

Navigation keys

4.2.2 Menu bar

The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items:

Main For changing the basic system configuration
Advanced For changing the advanced system settings
Power For changing the advanced power management (APM)

configuration

Boot For changing the system boot configuration
Exit For selecting the exit options and loading default settings

To select an item on the menu bar, press the right or left arrow key on the
keyboard until the desired item is highlighted.

4.2.3 Navigation keys

At the bottom right corner of a menu screen are the navigation keys for
that particular menu. Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu
and change the settings.

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4.2.4 Menu items

The highlighted item on the menu bar
displays the specific items for that menu.
For example, selecting Main shows the
Main menu items.

System Time [11:10:19]
System Date [Thu 03/27/2003]
Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in]
Language [English]

Primary IDE Master :[ST320413A]
Primary IDE Slave :[ASUS CD-S340]
Secondary IDE Master :[Not Detected]
Secondary IDE Slave :[Not Detected]
Third IDE Master :[Not Detected]
Fourth IDE Master :[Not Detected]
IDE Configuration

System Information

Use [ENTER], [TAB]
or [SHIFT-TAB] to
select a field.

Use [+] or [-] to
configure system time.

Select Screen
Select Item
+- Change Field
Tab Select Field
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

The other items (Advanced, Power,
Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar have

Main menu items

their respective menu items.

4.2.5 Sub-menu items

An item with a sub-menu on any menu screen is distinguished by a solid
triangle before the item. To display the sub-menu, select the item and
press <Enter>.

4.2.6 Configuration fields

These fields show the values for the menu items. If an item is
user-configurable, you may change the value of the field opposite the item.
You can not select an item that is not user-configurable.

A configurable field is enclosed in brackets, and is highlighted when
selected. To change the value of a field, select it then press Enter to
display a list of options. Refer to “4.2.7 Pop-up window.”

4.2.7 Pop-up window

Select a menu item then press Enter to
display a pop-up window with the
configuration options for that item.

4.2.8 Scroll bar

A scroll bar appears on the right side of
a menu screen when there are items
that do not fit on the screen. Press

Up/Down arrow keys or PageUp/
PageDown keys to display the other items on the screen.

Advanced Chipset settings

WARNING: Setting wrong values in the sections below
may cause system to malfunction.

Configure DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled]
Memory Acceleration Mode [Auto]
DRAM Idle Timer [Auto]
DRAm Refresh Rate [Auto]

Graphic Adapter Priority [AGP/PCI]
Graphics Aperture Size [ 64 MB]
Spread Spectrum [Enabled]

ICH Delayed Transaction [Enabled]

MPS Revision [1.4]

Pop-up window

Select Screen
Select Item
+- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

Scroll bar

4.2.9 General help

At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the
selected item.

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4.3 Main menu

When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears
giving you an overview of the basic system information.

Refer to section “4.2.1 BIOS menu screen” for information on the
menu screen items and how to navigate through them.

System Time [11:51:19] Use [ENTER], [TAB]
System Date [Thu 08/05/2003] or [SHIFT-TAB] to
Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in] select a field.
Language [English]

Primary IDE Master : [ST320413A] Use [+] or [-] to
Primary IDE Slave : [ASUS CD-S340] configure system time.
Secondary IDE Master : [Not Detected]
Secondary IDE Slave : [Not Detected]

System Information

4.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xxxx]

Allows you to set the system time.

4.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]

Allows you to set the system date.

4.3.3 Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.]

Sets the type of floppy drive installed.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [360K, 5.25 in.] [1.2M , 5.25 in.]
[720K , 3.5 in.] [1.44M, 3.5 in.] [2.88M, 3.5 in.]

4.3.4 Language [English]

Allows you to choose the BIOS language version from the available
options. Configuration options: [Français] [German] [English]

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4.3.5 Primary and Secondary IDE Master/Slave

While entering Setup, BIOS auto-detects the presence of IDE devices.
There is a separate sub-menu for each IDE device. Select a device item
then press <Enter> to display the IDE device information.

Primary IDE Master

Device : Hard Disk Select the type
Vendor : ST320413A of device connected
Size : 20.0GB to the system
LBA Mode : Supported
Block Mode : 16 Sectors
PIO Mode : Supported
Async DMA : MultiWord DMA-2
Ultra DMA : Ultra DMA-5
SMART Monitoring: Supported

Type [Auto]
LBA/Large Mode [Auto]
Block(Multi-sector Transfer) [Auto]
PIO Mode [Auto]
DMA Mode [Auto]
Smart Monitoring [Auto]
32Bit Data Transfer [Disabled]

The values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode,
Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and SMART monitoring)
are auto-detected by BIOS and are not user-configurable. These items
show N/A if no IDE device is installed in the system.

Type [Auto]

Selects the type of IDE drive. Setting to Auto allows automatic
selection of the appropriate IDE device type. Select CDROM if you are
specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Select ARMD (ATAPI
Removable Media Device) if your device is either a ZIP, LS-120, or MO
drive. Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD]

LBA/Large Mode [Auto]

Enables or disables the LBA mode. Setting to Auto enables the LBA
mode if the device supports this mode, and if the device was not
previously formatted with LBA mode disabled.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto]

Block (Multi-sector Transfer) [Auto]

Enables or disables data multi-sectors transfers. When set to Auto, the
data transfer from and to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time if
the device supports multi-sector transfer feature. When set to
Disabled, the data transfer from and to the device occurs one sector at
a time. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto]

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PIO Mode [Auto]

Selects the PIO mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4]

DMA Mode [Auto]

Selects the DMA mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [SWDMA0]
[SWDMA1] [SWDMA2] [MWDMA0] [MWDMA1] [MWDMA2] [UDMA0]
[UDMA1] [UDMA2] [UDMA3] [UDMA4] [UDMA5]

SMART Monitoring [Auto]

Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology.
Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled]

32Bit Data Transfer [Disabled]

Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

4.3.6 System Information

This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications.
The items in this menu are auto-detected by BIOS.

AMI BIOS
Version : 08.00.08
Build Date : 08/04/03
ID : K8V_031

System Memory
Size : 256MB

AMI BIOS

Displays the auto-detected BIOS information.

System Memory

Displays the auto-detected system memory.

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4.4 Advanced menu

The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU
and other system devices.

Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items.
Incorrect field values may cause the system to malfunction.

CPU Configuration Configure CPU.
Chipset
Onboard Devices Configuration
PCI PnP
JumperFree Configuration
Speech Configuration
Instant Music Configuration

4.4.1 CPU Configuration

The items in this menu show the CPU-related information auto-detected by
BIOS.

HyperTransport(HT) Configuration HyperTransport
Memory Configuration Configuration
AMD Cool & Quiet Configuration Options

Processor
Type : AMD Athlon(tm) 64 Processor 3200+
Speed : 2000MHz

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HyperTransport Configuration

HyperTransport Configuration Enabled link tristate

HT Tristate Enabled [Enabled] state of an LDTSTOP
CRC Flood Enable [Disabled]
HT Frequency [800 MHz]
HT DATA Width (Upstream) [16 BIT]
HT DATA Width (Downstream) [16 BIT]

during the disconnect

HT Tristate Enable [Enabled]

Enables or disables the HyperTransport Tristate that enables the tristate
link during the disconnected state of an LDTSTOP.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

CRC Flood Enable [Disabled]

Enables or disables the CRC Flood that enable the generation of
syncronized packets on CRC Error.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

HT Frequency [800 MHz]

Allows frequency selection of HyperTransport transfer from K8 CPU to
AGP. Configuration options: [200 MHz] [400 Mhz] [600 Mhz] [800 Mhz]

HT DATA Width (Upstream) [16 BIT]

Allows selection of HyperTransport upstream data width.
Configuration options: [16 BIT] [8 BIT]

HT DATA Width (Downstream) [16 BIT]

Allows selection of HyperTransport downstream data width.
Configuration options: [16 BIT] [8 BIT]

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Memory Configuration

Memory Configuration

Memory Configuration
ECC Configuration

Memory Configuration

The Memory configuration menu item allows you to change the
memory settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the
sub-menu.

Memory Configuration MEMCLK can be set

Memclock Mode [Auto] AUTO, or if you use
Bank Interleaving [Auto] LIMIT, you can set
CAS Latency (CL) [Auto] one of the standard
TRC [Auto] values.
TRFC [Auto]
TRCD [Auto]
TWR [Auto]
TRWT [Auto]
TRAS [Auto]
TRP [Auto]
DDR Clock Delay [Auto]

by the code using

Memclock Mode [ Auto]

Allows you to set the memory clock mode. Set by thecode using [Auto]
or select [Manual] to set using one of the standard values.
Configuration options: [Auto] [Limit]

Memclock to CPU Ratio [1:1 (DDR 200)]

Sets the memory clock to CPU ratio.
Configuration options: [1:1 (DDR 200)] [4:3 (DDR 266)] [3:2]
[5:3 (DDR 333)] [2:1 (DDR 400)]

Bank Interleaving [ Auto]

Sets whether to allow memory accesses to be spread out over BANKS
on the same node or across nodes, decreasing access contention.
Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled]

CAS Latency (CL) [Auto]

Sets the CAS Latency. Configuration options: [Auto] [2.0] [3.0] [2.5]

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TRC [Auto]

Sets the TRC.
Configuration options: [Auto] [7 CLK] [8 CLK] [9 CLK] [10 CLK]
[11 CLK] [12 CLK] [13 CLK]

TRFC [Auto]

Sets the TRFC.
Configuration options: [Auto] [9 CLK] [10 CLK] [11 CLK] [12 CLK]
[13 CLK] [14 CLK] [15 CLK]

TRCD [Auto]

Sets the TRCD.
Configuration options: [Auto] [2 CLK] [3 CLK] [4 CLK] [5 CLK] [6 CLK]

TWR [Auto]

Sets the TWR. Configuration options: [Auto] [2 CLK] [3 CLK]

TRWT [Auto]

Sets the TRWT.
Configuration options: [Auto] [1 CLK] [2 CLK] [3 CLK] [4 CLK] [5 CLK]
[6 CLK]

TRAS [Auto]

Sets the TRAS.
Configuration options: [Auto] [5 CLK] [6 CLK] [7 CLK] [8 CLK] [9 CLK]
[10 CLK] [11 CLK] [12 CLK] [13 CLK] [14 CLK] [15 CLK]

TRP [Auto]

Sets the TRP.
Configuration options: [Auto] [2 CLK] [3 CLK] [4 CLK] [5 CLK] [6 CLK]

DDR Clock Delay [Auto]

Sets the DDR clock delay.
Configuration options: [Auto] [1 CLK] [2 CLK] [3 CLK] [4 CLK] [5 CLK]
[6 CLK]

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ECC Configuration

ECC Configuration Master ECC Enables

Master ECC Enable [Disabled] for ECC error detect

support on all nodes

and correction.

Master ECC Enable [Disabled]

Enables or disables support on all nodes for ECC error detect and
correction. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

The following items appear only when the Master ECC Enable item is
set to [Enabled].

DRAM ECC Enable [Disabled]

Enables or disables the DRAM ECC that allows hardware to report and
correct memory errors automatically to maintain system integrity.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

L2 Cache BG Scrub [Disabled]

Disables or sets the L2 data cache RAM to be corrected when idle.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [40ns] [80ns] [160ns] [320ns] [640ns]
[1.28us] [2.56us] [5.12us] [10.2us] [20.5us] [41.0us] [81.9us] [163.8us]
[327.7us] [655.4us] [1.31ms] [2.62ms] [5.24ms] [10.49ms] [20.97ms]
[42.00ms] [84.00ms]

Data Cache BG Scrub [Disabled]

Disables or sets the L1 data cache RAM to be corrected when idle.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [40ns] [80ns] [160ns] [320ns] [640ns]
[1.28us] [2.56us] [5.12us] [10.2us] [20.5us] [41.0us] [81.9us] [163.8us]
[327.7us] [655.4us] [1.31ms] [2.62ms] [5.24ms] [10.49ms] [20.97ms]
[42.00ms] [84.00ms]

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The following items appear only when the DRAM ECC Enable item is
set to [Enabled].

DRAM BG Scrub [60ns]

Disables or sets the DRAM scrubbing functionality that corrects and
rewrites memory errors so later reads are correct. Doing this while the
memory is not being used improves performance. Configuration
options: [Disabled] [40ns] [80ns] [160ns] [320ns] [640ns] [1.28us]
[2.56us] [5.12us] [10.2us] [20.5us] [41.0us] [81.9us] [163.8us]
[327.7us] [655.4us] [1.31ms] [2.62ms] [5.24ms] [10.49ms] [20.97ms]
[42.00ms] [84.00ms]

DRAM SCRUB REDIRECT [Disabled]

Sets the system to correct DRAM ECC errors immediately when they
occur, even if background scrubbing is on.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

ECC Chip Kill [Disabled]

Enables or disables the ECC chip kill feature.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

AMD Cool & Quiet Configuration

AMD Cool & Quiet Configuration Enable/Disable AMD

Cool N’Quiet [Disabled] function.

K8 Cool N’Quiet

Cool N’ Quiet [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ Technology
feature. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

• Make sure that the above item is set to Enabled if you want to use
the AMD CPU Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ Technology feature.

• This feature requires the AMD CPU heatsink and fan assembly
with monitor chip. If you purchased a separate heatsink and fan
package, use the ASUS Q-Fan Technology feature to automatically
adjust the CPU fan speed according to your system loading.

Processor

Displays the processor type and speed.

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4.4.2 Chipset

The Chipset menu items allow you to change the advanced chipset
settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu.

AGP Bridge Configuration Options for VIA AGP
SouthBridge Configuration Chipset
USB Configuration

AGP Bridge Configuration

Primary Graphics Adapter [AGP]
Search for MDA Resources [Yes]

AGP Mode [AGP 8X]
AGP Fast Write [Enabled]
Graphics Aperture Size [64MB]

Primary Graphics Adapter [AGP]

Switches the PCI Bus scanning order while searching for a video card.
This allows you to select the type of Primary VGA in case of multiple video
controllers. Configuration options: [PCI] [AGP]

Search for MDA Resources [Yes]

Sets whether to allow search for MDA resources.
Configuration options: [Yes] [No]

AGP Mode [AGP 8X]

Allows you to set the data throughput of your AGP graphics card. This
motherboard supports the AGP 8X interface that transfers video data at

2.12GB/s. The default and configuration options vary depending on the
speed of AGP card you installed. If you installed an AGP 8X graphics card,
the configuration options are as follows: [8X] [4X] or if you installed an
AGP 4X graphics card, the configuration options are as follows: [4X] [2X].

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AGP Fast Write [Enabled]

Enables or disables the AGP Fast Write feature.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Graphics Aperture Size [64MB]

Allows you to select the size of mapped memory for AGP graphic data.
Configuration options: [32MB] [64MB] [128MB] [256MB]

SouthBridge Configuration

MPS Revision [1.4]
PCI Delay Transaction [Disabled]

MPS Revision [1.4]

Sets the MPS revision value. Configuration options: [1.1] [1.4]

PCI Delay Transaction [Disabled]

Enables or disables the PCI Delay transaction feature.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

USB Configuration

The items in this menu allows you to change the USB-related features.
Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options.

USB Configuration Enables USB

Module Version - 2.23.2-7.4
USB Devices Enabled: None

USB 1.1 Ports Configuration [USB 8 Ports]
USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled]
Legacy USB Support [Auto]
USB 2.0 Controller Mode [FullSpeed]

host controllers.

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The Module Version and USB Devices Enabled items show the
auto-detected values. If no USB device is detected, the item shows
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USB 1.1 Ports Configuration [USB 8 Ports]

Allows you to set the number of USB ports to activate.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [USB 2 Ports] [USB 4 Ports]
[USB 6 Ports] [USB 8 Ports]

USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the USB 2.0 ports controller.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Legacy USB Support [Auto]

Allows you to enable or disable support for legacy USB devices. Setting to
Auto allows the system to detect the presence of USB devices at startup. If
detected, the USB controller legacy mode is enabled. If no USB device is
detected, the legacy USB support is disabled.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto]

USB 2.0 Controller Mode [FullSpeed]

Allows you to configure the USB 2.0 controller in HiSpeed (480 Mbps) or
Full Speed (12 Mbps). Configuration options: [HiSpeed ] [Full Speed]

4.4.3 Onboard Devices Configuration

Onboard AC’97 Audio [Enabled]
OnChip SATA BOOTROM [Enabled]
OnBoard Promise Controller [Enabled]
Operating Mode [RAID]
OnBoard LAN [Enabled]
OnBoard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled]
OnBoard 1394 [Enabled]

Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4]
Serial Port2 Address [2F8/IRQ3]
Parallel Port Address [Disabled]
Parallel Port Mode [Normal]
Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7]
OnBoard Game Port [Disabled]
OnBoard MIDI Port [Disabled]

OnBoard AC’97 Audio [Enabled]

[Auto] allows the BIOS to detect whether you are using any audio device.
If an audio device is detected, the onboard audio controller is enabled; if
no audio device is detected, the controller is disabled.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

OnChip SATA Boot ROM [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the onchip Serial ATA boot ROM.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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OnBoard Promise Controller [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the onboard Promise
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Operating Mode [RAID]

This item sets the onboard Promise controller operating mode. This
item appears only when the Onboard Promise Controller item is set to
Enabled. Configuration options: [RAID] [Onboard IDE Operate Mode]

®

RAID controller.

OnBoard LAN [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the onboard LAN controller.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

OnBoard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the onboard LAN boot ROM.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

OnBoard 1394 [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the onboard IEEE1394 controller.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4]

Allows you to select the Serial Port1 base address.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3]

Serial Port2 Address [2F8/IRQ3]

Allows you to select the Serial Port2 base address.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [2F8/IRQ3] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3]

Parallel Port Address [378]

Allows you to select the Parallel Port base addresses.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [378] [278] [3BC]

Parallel Port Mode [Normal]

Allows you to select the Parallel Port mode.
Configuration options: [Normal] [Bi-Directional] [EPP] [ECP]

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EPP Version [1.9]

Appears only when the Parallel Port Mode is set to [EPP]. This item
allows you to to select the Parallel Port EPP version.
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ECP Mode DMA Channel [DMA3]

Appears only when the Parallel Port Mode is set to [ECP]. This item
allows you to set the Parallel Port ECP DMA.
Configuration options: [DMA0] [DMA1] [DMA3]

Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7]

Sets the Parallel Port IRQ. Configuration options: [IRQ5] [IRQ7]

Onboard Game Port [Disabled]

Enables or disables the onboard GAME port.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Onboard MIDI Port [Disabled]

Enables or disables the onboard MIDI port.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

4.4.4 PCI PnP

The PCI PnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for
PCI/PnP devices. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel
resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the
memory size block for legacy ISA devices.

Take caution when changing the settings of the PCI PnP menu items.
Incorrect field values may cause the system to malfunction.

Advanced PCI/PnP Settings NO: Lets the BIOS

WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections devices in the system.

may cause system to malfunction. YES: Lets the

Plug And Play O/S [No] configure Plug and
PCI Lantency Timer [64] Play (PnP) devices not
Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA [Yes] required for boot if
Palette Snooping [Disabled] your system has a Plug

IRQ3 [Available]
IRQ4 [Available]
IRQ5 [Available]
IRQ7 [Available]
IRQ9 [Available]
IRQ10 [Available]
IRQ11 [Available]
IRQ14 [Available]
IRQ15 [Available]

configure all the

operating system

and Play operating
system.

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Palette Snooping [Disabled]

When set to [Enabled], the pallete snooping feature informs the PCI
devices that an ISA graphics device is installed in the system so that the
latter can function correctly. Setting to [Disabled] deactivates this feature.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

IRQ xx [Available]

When set to [Available], the specific IRQ is free for use of PCI/PnP
devices. When set to [Reserved], the IRQ is reserved for legacy ISA
devices. Configuration options: [Available] [Reserved]

4.4.5 JumperFree Configuration

Configure System Frequency/Voltage

CPU FSB Frequency [200 MHz]
CPU Speed/Voltage Setting [Auto]
DDR Voltage [Auto]
AGP Voltage [1.5V]
V-Link Voltage [2.5V]

Performance Mode [Auto]

CPU FSB Frequency [200MHz]

This item allows you to adjust the CPU FSB operating frequency.
Configuration options: [200MHz] [201 MHz] ~ [300MHz]

CPU Speed/Voltage Setting [Auto]

This item allows you to set a specific VCore offset voltage.
Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual]

CPU Speed [800 MHz]

Allows you to manually set the CPU speed. This item appears only when
the CPU Speed/Voltage Setting item is set to Manual.
Configuration options: [800 MHz] [900 MHz] [1000 MHz] [1100 MHz]
[1200 MHz] [1300 MHz] [1400 MHz] [1500 MHz] [1600 MHz] [1700 MHz]
[1800 MHz] [1900 MHz] [2000 MHz]

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CPU Voltage [1.400 V]

Allows you to manually set the CPU voltage. This item appears only when
the CPU Speed/Voltage Setting item is set to Manual.
Configuration options: [1.750 V] [1.725 V] [1.700 V] [1.675 V] [1.650 V]
[1.625 V] [1.600 V] [1.575 V] [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] [Shutdown]

DDR Voltage [Auto]

Allows you to automatically detect or select from a list the DDR operating
voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [2.6V] [2.7V] [2.8V]

AGP Voltage [1.5V]

Adjusts the AGP voltage setting.
Configuration options: [1.5V] [1.7V]

V-Link Voltage [2.5V]

Adjusts the V-Link voltage setting. Configuration options: [2.5V] [2.6V]

Performance Mode [Auto]

Allows enhanced system performance. Setting to [TurboX] may cause the
system to become unstable. If this happens, revert to the default setting
[Standard]. Configuration options: [Auto] [Standard] [Turbo]

4.4.6 Speech Configuration

Speech Option Disabled/Enable Speech

Speech Post Reporter [Enabled]
Report IDE Error [Disabled]
Report System Checking [Disabled]
Report System Booting [Disabled]

Speech POST Reporter [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Speech POST Reporter™
feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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The following items appear only when Speech POST Reporter™ is set
to Enabled.

Report IDE Error [Disabled]

This item enables or disables the Report IDE Error feature.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Report System Checking [Disabled]

This item enables or disables the Report System Checking feature.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Report System Booting [Disabled]

This item enables or disables the Report System Booting feature.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

4.4.7 Instant Music Configuration

Instant Music Option If enabled, power up

Instant Music [Disabled] function will be

by PS/2 keyboard

disabled.

Instant Music [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the Instant Music feature in BIOS.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

When Instant Music is enabled, the PS/2 keyboard power up feature is
automatically disabled. See page 5-9 for details.

Instant Music CD-ROM Drive [IDE Secondary Master]

Allows you to select the CD-ROM drive that you wish to use for the Instant
Music CD playback. Configuration options: [IDE Primary Master]
[IDE Primary Slave] [IDE Secondary Master] [IDE Secondary Slave]

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The above item appears only if you enabled the Instant Music item.

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4.5 Power menu

The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced
Power Management (APM) feature. Select an item then press <Enter> to
display the configuration options.

Suspend Mode [S1 (POS) & S3 (STR] used for System
Repost Video on S3 Resume [No] Suspend.
ACPI 2.0 Support [No]
ACPI APIC Support [Enabled]

APM Configuration
Hardware Monitor

Select the ACPI state

4.5.1 Suspend Mode [S1 (POS) & S3 (STR)]

Allows you to select the ACPI state to be used for system suspend.
Configuration options: [S1 (POS) Only] [S3 Only] [S1 (POS) & S3 (STR)
Auto]

4.5.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume [No]

Determines whether to invoke VGA BIOS POST on S3/STR resume.
Configuration options: [No] [Yes]

4.5.3 ACPI 2.0 Support [No]

Allows you to add more tables for ACPI 2.0 specifications.
Configuration options: [No] [Yes]

4.5.4 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled]

Enables or disables the ACPI support in the ASIC. When set to Enabled,
the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the RSDT pointer list.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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4.5.5 APM Configuration

Power Management/APM [Enabled]

Power Button Mode [On/Off]
Suspend Power Saving Type [C3]
Restore on AC Power Loss [Last State]

Suspend Time Out [Disabled]
Hard Disk Time Out (Minute) [Disabled]

Video Power Down Mode [Suspend]
Hard Disk Power Down Mode [Enabled]

Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled]
Power On External Modems [Disabled]
Power On PCI Device [Disabled]
Power On PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled]
Power On PS/2 Mouse [Disabled]

Power Management/APM [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the Advanced Power Management (APM)
feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

The following items appear only when the Power Management/APM
item is set to [Enabled].

Power Button Mode [On/Off]

Allows the system to go into On/Off mode or suspend mode when the
power button is pressed.
Configuration options: [On/Off] [Standby] [Suspend]

Suspend Power Saving Type [C3]

Allows you to set the suspend power saving type.
Configuration options: [C3] [S1]

Restore on AC Power Loss [Last State]

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 before the AC power loss.
Configuration options: [Power Off] [Power On] [Last State]

Suspend Time Out [Disabled]

Allows you to select the specified time at which the system goes on
suspend mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [1 Min] [2 Min] [4 Min]
[8 Min] [10 Min] [20 Min] [30 Min] [40 Min] [50 Min] [60 Min]

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Hard Disk Time Out (Minute) [Disabled]

Allows you to select the specified time in minute at which the hard disk
goes on standby mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [1] [2] ~ [15]

Video Power Down Mode [Suspend]

Allows you to select the video power down mode.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Standby] [Suspend]

Hard Disk Power Down Mode [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the hard disk power down mode.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable RTC to generate a wake event. When this
item is set to Enabled, the items RTC Alarm Date, RTC Alarm Hour, RTC
Alarm Minute, and RTC Alarm Second appear with set values.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Power On External Modems [Disabled]

Allows either settings of [Enabled] or [Disabled] for powering up the
computer when the external modem receives a call while the computer is
in Soft-off mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

The computer cannot receive or transmit data until the computer and
applications are fully running. Thus, connection cannot be made on the
first try. Turning an external modem off and then back on while the
computer is off causes an initialization string that turns the system
power on.

Power On PCI Device [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable power on PCI device feature. This feature
requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB
lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Power On PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up feature. 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 PS/2 Mouse [Disabled]

When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to use the PS/2 mouse
to resume the system. This feature requires an ATX power supply that
provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

4.5.6 Hardware Monitor

Hardware Monitor CPU Temperature

CPU Temperature [40.5ºC/104.5ºF]
MB Temperature [33ªC/91ºF]

CPU Fan Speed [3260RPM]
Chassis Fan Speed [N/A]

Q-Fan Control [Disabled]

VCORE Voltage [ 1.504V]

3.3V Voltage [ 3.360V]
5V Voltage [ 5.160V]
12V Voltage [11.328V]

CPU Temperature [xxx ºC/xxx ºF]
MB Temperature [xxx ºC/xxx ºF]

The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the
motherboard and CPU temperatures. Select Disabled if you do not wish to
display the detected temperatures.

CPU Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A]
Chassis Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A]

The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the
CPU and chassis fan speeds in rotations per minute (RPM). If any of the
fans is not connected to the motherboard, the specific field shows N/A.

Q-Fan Control [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Q-Fan feature that smartly
adjusts the fan speeds for more efficient system operation. When this field
is set to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

VCORE Voltage, +3.3V Voltage, +5V Voltage, +12V Voltage

The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output
through the onboard voltage regulators.

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If any of the monitored items is out of range, the following error
message appears: “Hardware Monitor found an error. Enter Power
setup menu for details”. You will then be prompted to “Press F1 to
continue or DEL to enter SETUP”.

4.6 Boot menu

The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select
an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu.

Boot Settings Specifies the Boot

Boot Device Priority sequence.

Boot Settings Configuration
Security

Device Priority

4.6.1 Boot Device Priority

Boot Device Priority Specifies the boot

1st Boot Device [1st FLOPPY DRIVE] available devices.
2nd Boot Device [PM-ST320413A]
3rd Boot Device [SM-ASUS CD-S360] A device enclosed in

sequence from the

parenthesis has been
disabled in the
corresponding type
menu.

1st ~ xxth Boot Device [1st Floppy Drive]

These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available
devices. The number of device items that appear on the screen depends
on the the number of devices installed in the system.
Configuration options: [xxxxx Drive] [Disabled]

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4.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration

Boot Settings Configuration Allows BIOS to skip

Quick Boot [Enabled] booting. This will
Full Screen Logo [Enabled] decrease the time
AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] needed to boot the
Bootup Num-Lock [On] system.
PS/2 Mouse Support [Auto]
Wait for ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled]
Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display [Enabled]

Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled]

certain tests while

Quick Boot [Enabled]

Enabling this item allows the BIOS to skip some Power On Self Tests
(POST) while booting to decrease the time needed to boot the system.
When set to [Disabled], BIOS performs all the POST items.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Full Screen Logo [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Make sure that the above item is set to [Enabled] if you wish to use the
ASUS MyLogo2™ feature.

Add On ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS]

Sets the display mode for option ROM.
Configuration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep Current]

Bootup Num-Lock [On]

Allows you to select the power-on state for the NumLock.
Configuration options: [Off] [On]

PS/2 Mouse Support [Auto]

Allows you to enable or disable support for PS/2 mouse.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto]

Wait for ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled]

When set to Enabled, the system waits for F1 key to be pressed when
error occurs. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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