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K8V-XE
User Guide
M o t h e r b o a r d
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E2436 First Edition February 2006 Copyright © 2006 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (“ASUS”). Product warranty or service will not be extended if
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Contents Notices ..........................................................................................................vi Safety information ......................................................................................... vii About this guide ........................................................................................... viii Typography ....................................................................................................ix K8V-XE specifications summary ...
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Contents Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ................................................ 2-2 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk ....................................... 2-2 2.1.2 Updating the BIOS ......................................................... 2-3 2.1.3 Saving the current BIOS file ............................................ 2-5 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ...................................... 2-6 2.1.5 ASUS EZ Flash utility ......................
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Contents 2.5.3 APM Configuration ....................................................... 2-28 2.5.4 Hardware Monitor ........................................................ 2-29 2.6 Boot menu .................................................................................... 2-30 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority ...................................................... 2-31 2.6.2 Removable Drivers ....................................................... 2-31 2.6.3 Hard Disk Drivers ....................
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Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference, and • This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide r
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Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power
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About this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. How this guide is organized This manual contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. This chapter also lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard
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Conventions used in this guide To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task. NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task. Typography Bold
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K8V-XE specifications summary CPU Socket 754 for AMD Athlon™ 64 and AMD Sempron™ processors Supports AMD 64 architecture that enables simultaneous 32-bit and 64-bit computing Supports AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet! Technology Chipset Northbridge: VIA K8T890 Southbridge: VIA VT8251 Front Side Bus 1GHz/800 MHz Memory Single-channel memory architecture 3 x 184-pin DIMM sockets support ECC/ non-ECC unbuffered 400/333/266 MHz DDR memory modules Supports up to 3 GB system m
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K8V-XE specifications summary Overclo cking CPU Multiplier features SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection), from 200 MHz up to 300 MHz at 1MHz increment C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) EZ Flash Special features ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS MyLogo™ ASUS EZ Flash Manageability WOL by PME, WOR by PME, WOR by Ring Internal 2 x USB 2.0 connectors for 4 additional USB 2.0 ports connectors 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x Chassis fan connectors 1 x S/PDIF Out
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Chapter 1 This chapter describes the features of the motherboard. It includes brief descriptions of the motherboard components, and illustrations of the layout, jumper settings, and connectors. Product introduction
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1.1 Welcome! ® T h a n k y o u f o r b u y i n g t h e A S U S K 8 V- X E m o t h e r b o a r d ! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies making it another standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! The motherboard combines the powers of the AMD Athlon™ 64 / Sempron™ processor and the VIA K8T890 chipset to set a new benchmark for an effective desktop platform solution. Supporting up to 3GB of system memory with high-resolution graphics via an PCI
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1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product Highlights Latest processor technology The motherboard supports the AMD Athlon™ 64 and AMD Sempron™ desktop processors. The AMD Athlon™ 64 is based on AMD’s 64-bit architecture, which represents the landmark introduction of the industry’s first x86-64 technology. This processor provides a dramatic leap forward in compatibility, performance, investment protection, and reduced total cost of ownership and development. The AMD Sempron™ is a 32-bit processor th
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1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you to restore the original BIOS data from the ASUS support CD in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. This protection eliminates the need to buy a replacement ROM chip. See page 2-6. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case the system hangs due to overclocking. When the system hangs due to overclocking, C.P
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1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. 1. Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. 2. Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or to a metal object, such as the power supply case, before handling components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. 3. Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them. 4. Whenever yo
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1.5 Motherboard overview 1.5.1 Motherboard layout 1 9. 2 c m ( 7 .6 i n) K B P W R P S / 2 K B M S T : M o u s e C P U _ F A N B : K e y b o a r d A T X 1 2 V C O M 1 F _ U S B 1 2 B o t t o m : T o p : U S B 3 R J - 4 5 U S B 4 U S B P W 1 T o p : L i n e I n C e n t e r : L i n e O u t B e l o w : M i c I n V I A K 8 T 8 9 0 SP D IF _ O P C I E X 1 6 J M i c r o n J M B 3 6 3 K 8 V - X E P C I 1 S A T A _ R A I D 1 R P C I 2 V I A V T 8 2 5 1 R T L 8 2 0 1 C L P C I 3 C D 4 M A L C 6 6 0 BI O
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1.5.2 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the chassis in the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 1.5.3 Screw holes Place six (6) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so may damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis K 8 V - X E R ASUS K8V-XE mother
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1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) 1.6.1 Overview The motherboard comes with a surface mount 754-pin Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket designed for the AMD Athlon™ 64 processor. The 128-bit-wide data paths of these processors can run applications faster than processors with only 32-bit or 64-bit wide data paths. K 8 V - X E R K 8 V - X E C P U S o c k e t 7 5 4 G o l d A r r o w Incorrect installation of the CPU into the socket may bend the pins and severely damage the CPU! 1-8 Chapter 1: Pro
