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K8V-F
User Guide
Motherboard
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Checklist E1495 First Edition V1 December 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 ex
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Contents Notices ............................................................................................ v Safety information .......................................................................... vi About this guide ............................................................................ vii K8V-F specification summary ........................................................ ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! ............................................................
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Contents Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS .................................... 2-2 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk ............................. 2-2 2.1.2 Using AFUDOS to copy the current BIOS ............. 2-3 2.1.3 Using AFUDOS to update the BIOS ...................... 2-3 2.1.4 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS ............ 2-5 2.1.5 Recovering the BIOS with CrashFree BIOS 2 ....... 2-6 2.1.6 ASUS Update ..............................................
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Contents 2.6 Boot menu ........................................................................ 2-32 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority ............................................. 2-32 2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration ................................. 2-33 2.6.3 Security ................................................................ 2-34 2.7 Exit menu ......................................................................... 2-36 v
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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 Conventions used in this guide To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this guide. WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. IMPORTANT: 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 R
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K8V-F specification summary* CPU Socket 754 for AMD Athlon™ 64 processor with built-in 1MB L2 cache or 512 kB L2 cache AMD64 architecture that supports simultaneous 32-bit and 64-bit computing Chipset VIA K8T800 VIA VT8237 System bus Scalable HyperTransport™ Bus Memory 2 x 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets for up to 2GB unbuffered non-ECC PC3200/PC2700/PC2100 SDRAM memory Expansion slots 1 x AGP 8X/4X 5 x PCI Storage 2 x UltraATA133 connectors 2 x Serial ATA connectors Audio Realtek A
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K8V-F specification summary* 4Mb Flash EEPROM AMI BIOS with enhanced ACPI, PnP, BIOS features DMI2.0, Green,TCAV, ASUS EZ Flash PCI 2.2, USB 2.0/1.1 Industry standard DMI 2.0, WOL/WOR by PME, Wake on USB/KB/Mouse Manageability Form Factor ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) * Specifications are subject to change without notice. x
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Chapter 1 This chapter describes the features of this motherboard. It includes brief explanations of the special attributes of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. Product introduction
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1.1 Welcome! ® Thank you for buying the ASUS K8V-FSC motherboard! The ASUS K8V-F motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies making it another standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! 1.2 Special features! 1.2.1 Product highlights AMD Athlon™ 64 processor support The K8V-F motherboard comes with a 754-pin surface mount, Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket that supports the AMD Athlon™ 64 processor. With an integrated lowlatency high-bandwidth memory controll
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Integrated 10/100 Mbps LAN Onboard is a Realtek 8201BL/CL LAN PHY that works with the integrated MAC in the VT8237 southbridge to fully support 10BASE-T/ 100BASE-TX Ethernet networking. See page 1-18. 6-channel and digital audio solution Providing high-quality, 6-channel audio solution is the Realtek ALC655 Audio CODEC. K8V-F also comes with a rear panel S/PDIF out jack and a S/PDIF in connector at midboard to turn your computer into a high-end entertainment system with digital connectivity to p
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1.3 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 you unins
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1.4 Motherboard overview 1.4.1 Motherboard layout 24.5cm (9.6in) PS/2KBMS T: Mouse CPU_FAN B: Keyboard ATX12V Bottom: KBPWR Top: USB1 1394 USB2 SPDIF_O COM1 USBPWR12 USBPWR34 USB2.0 Top: T: USB4 RJ-45 B: USB3 VIA Top:Line In K8T800 Center:Line Out IE1394_1 Below:Mic In RTL VIA 8201BL VT6307 Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) VIA PCI1 VT8237 CLRTC K8V-F SATA2 PCI2 CR2032 3V FLOPPY Lithium Cell CMOS Power SATA1 PCI3 AUX CHA_FAN PCI4 ALC655 Super ® 4Mbit USBPWR56 I/O BIOS USBPWR78 FP_AUDIO PCI5 BUZZER
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1.4.2 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. 1.4.3 Screw holes Place six (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 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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1.5 Central Processing Unit (CPU) 1.5.1 Overview Tm The AMD Athlon 64 processor has a gold triangle in one corner. This mark indicates the processor Pin A1 that should match a specific corner of the CPU socket. k K8V-F Gold triangle ® K8V-F Socket 754 Incorrect installation of the CPU into the socket may bend the pins and severely damage the CPU! 1.5.2 Installing the CPU Follow these steps to install a CPU. 1. Locate the 478-pin ZIF socket on the motherboard. ASUS K8V-F motherboard user guide 1-
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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 rk such that its marked corner matches the base of the socket lever. 4. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it fits in place. Gold triangle The CPU fits only in one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent ben
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1.6 System memory 1.6.1 Overview The motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. These sockets support up to 2GB system memory using 184- pin PC3200/PC2700/PC2100 unbuffered ECC DDR DIMMs and allow up to 3.2 GB/s data transfer rate. The following figure illustrates the location of the DDR DIMM sockets. K8V-F ® K8V-F 184-Pin DDR DIMM Sockets 1.6.2 Memory configuratins You may install 64MB, 128MB, 256MB, 512MB and 1GB DDR DIMMs into the DIMM sockets.
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1.6.3 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. Follow these steps to install a DIMM. DDR DIMM notch 1. Locate the DIMM sockets in the motherboard. 2. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 3. Align a DIMM on the socket such that Unlocked Retaining the notch on the DIMM matches the Clip break on the socket. A DDR DI
