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K8V Deluxe
User Guide
Motherboard
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Checklist E1375 First Edition August 2003 Copyright © 2003 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (“ASUS”). Product warranty or service will not be extende
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Contents Notices ........................................................................................... vi Safety information ......................................................................... vii About this guide ............................................................................ viii How this guide is organized ................................................ viii Conventions used in this guide ............................................. ix Where to find more information
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Safeguards Contents 2.6 Expansion slots ................................................................ 2-15 2.6.1 Installing an expansion card ................................ 2-15 2.6.2 Configuring an expansion card ............................ 2-15 2.6.3 PCI slots .............................................................. 2-17 2.6.4 AGP slot ............................................................... 2-18 2.6.5 Wi-Fi slot ..............................................................
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Contents 4.4.5 JumperFree Configuration ................................... 4-26 4.4.6 Speech Configuration .......................................... 4-27 4.4.7 Instant Music Configuration ................................. 4-28 4.5 Power menu ..................................................................... 4-29 4.5.1 ACPI Suspend Mode [Auto] ................................. 4-29 4.5.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume [No] ....................... 4-29 4.5.3 ACPI 2.0 Support [No] .................
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Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with FCC Rules Part 15. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference, and • This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable p
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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 cabl
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About this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing the ASUS K8V Deluxe motherboard. How this guide is organized This manual contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the K8V Deluxe motherboard. It includes brief descriptions of the special attributes of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to p
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Conventions used in this guide To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. IMPORTANT: Information that you MUST follow to complete a task. NOTE: Tips and additional information to aid in completing a task. Where to find more information Refer to t
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ASUS contact information ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (Asia-Pacific) Address: 150 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 112 General Tel: +886-2-2894-3447 General Fax: +886-2-2894-3449 Web Site: www.asus.com.tw Technical Support MB/Others (Tel): +886-2-2890-7121 (English) Notebook (Tel): +886-2-2890-7122 (English) Desktop/Server (Tel): +886-2-2890-7123 (English) Support Fax: +886-2-2890-7698 ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America) Address: 44370 Nobel Drive, Fremont, CA 94538, USA General Fax: +1-502-933-871
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K8V Deluxe specifications summary CPU Socket 754 for AMD Athlon™ 64 processor with built-in 1MB L2 cache AMD64 architecture that enables simultaneous 32-bit and 64-bit computing Chipset VIA K8T800 VIA VT8237 System Bus Scalable Hyper-Transport Bus Memory 3 x 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets for up to 3GB unbuffered ECC and non-ECC PC3200/PC2700/PC2100/PC1600 SDRAM memory Expansion slots 1 x AGP 8X/4X 5 x PCI 1 x WiFi slot Storage South Bridge supports - 2 x UltraATA 133 connectors - 2 x SATA
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K8V Deluxe specifications summary Back panel I/O 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 Internal I/O 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 BIOS features 4Mb Flash EEPROM AMI BIOS with e
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Chapter 1 This chapter describes the features of the K8V Deluxe motherboard. It includes brief explanations of the special attributes of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. Product introduction
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Chapter summary 1.1 Welcome! ........................................................ 1-1 1.2 Package contents .......................................... 1-1 1.3 Special features ............................................. 1-2 1.4 Motherboard overview................................... 1-6 ASUS K8V Deluxe motherboard
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1.1 Welcome! ® Thank you for buying the ASUS K8V Deluxe motherboard! The ASUS K8V Deluxe motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies making it another standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! ® The K8V Deluxe incorporates the AMD Athlon™ 64 Processor in a Socket 754 package that is designed for high performance desktop ® applications. It provides a 800Mhz HyperTransport Bus with the VIA K8T800 chipset that sets a new benchmark for an effective desktop p
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1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Latest processor technology The AMD Athlon™ 64 desktop processor is based on AMD’s 64-bit architecture, which represents the landmark introduction of the industry’s first x86-64 technology. This next-generation processor provides a dramatic leap forward in compatibility, performance, investment protection, and reduced total cost of ownership and development. See page 2-4 for details. HyperTransport™ Technology HyperTransport™ Technology is a high-spe
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ASUS Wi-Fi slot The ASUS Wi-Fi slot is based on the 802.11b/g wireless standard that is specifically designed for the ASUS WiFi-b™ add-on card to set up an environment for wireless LAN. The ASUS WiFi-b™ add-on card bundles the exclusive Software AP (Access Point) to save the extra cost of a stand- alone AP. In addition, the card comes with user-friendly utilities and applications that allow quick connection to notebooks, PDAs and other wireless LAN peripherals. The proprietary slot supports th
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ASUS POST Reporter K8V Deluxe offers a new exciting feature called the ASUS POST Reporter to provide friendly voice messages and alerts during the Power-On Self- Tests (POST). Through an added external speaker, you will hear the messages informing you of the system boot status and causes of boot errors, if any. The bundled Winbond Voice Editor software allows you to customize the voice messages, and provides multi-language support. See page 3-2. CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you to
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S/PDIF out The K8V’s S/PDIF out function turns your computer into a high-end entertainment system with digital connectivity to powerful sound systems. Instant Music This unique feature allows you to playback audio files even without booting the system to Windows™. Just press the ASUS Instant Music special function keys and enjoy the music! See details on page 4-28. ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. N
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1.4 Motherboard overview Before you install the K8V Deluxe motherboard, familiarize yourself with its physical configuration and available features to facilitate the motherboard installation and future upgrades. A sufficient knowledge of the motherboard specifications will also help you avoid mistakes that may damage the board and its components. 1.4.1 Major components The following are the major components of the K8V Deluxe motherboard as pointed out in the picture on page 1-7. 1. 12V ATX powe
