User manual ASUS K8V-X SE

K8V-X SE User Guide Motherboard E1931 Checklist First Edition May 2005 Copyright © 2005 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. 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Products and corporate names appearing in this manual may or may not be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are used only for identification or explanation and to the owners' benefit, without intent to infringe. ii Contents Notices ........................................................................................... vi Safety information ......................................................................... vii About this guide ............................................................................ viii K8V-X SE specifications summary ................................................. ix Features Chapter 1: Product introduction Welcome! ........................................................................... 1-2 Package contents ............................................................... 1-2 Special features .................................................................. 1-3 1.3.1 Product Highlights .................................................. 1-3 1.3.2 Unique ASUS features ........................................... 1-4 1.4 Before you proceed ............................................................ 1-5 1.5 Motherboard overview ........................................................ 1-6 1.5.1 Motherboard layout ................................................ 1-6 1.5.2 Placement direction ............................................... 1-7 1.5.3 Screw holes ........................................................... 1-7 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ........................................... 1-8 1.6.1 Overview ................................................................ 1-8 1.6.2 Installing the CPU .................................................. 1-9 1.7 System memory ............................................................... 1-10 1.7.1 DIMM sockets location ......................................... 1-10 1.7.2 Memory configurations ........................................ 1-10 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM ................................................. 1-13 1.8 Expansion slots ................................................................ 1-13 1.8.1 Standard interrupt assignments ........................... 1-13 1.8.2 IRQ assignments for this motherboard ................ 1-14 1.8.3 PCI slots .............................................................. 1-14 1.8.4 AGP slot ............................................................... 1-15 1.9 Jumpers ............................................................................ 1-16 1.10 Connectors ....................................................................... 1-18 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors ......................................... 1-18 1.10.2 Internal connectors .............................................. 1-20 1.1 1.2 1.3 Chapter 2: BIOS Information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS .................................... 2-2 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk ............................. 2-2 iii Contents Safeguards 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.1.2 Using AFUDOS to update the BIOS ...................... 2-3 2.1.3 Using AFUDOS to copy BIOS from PC ................. 2-4 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 BIOS Setup program .......................................................... 2-8 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen ................................................ 2-9 2.2.2 Menu bar ................................................................ 2-9 2.2.3 Navigation keys ..................................................... 2-9 2.2.4 Menu items .......................................................... 2-10 2.2.5 Sub-menu items ................................................... 2-10 2.2.6 Configuration fields .............................................. 2-10 2.2.7 Pop-up window .................................................... 2-10 2.2.8 Scroll bar .............................................................. 2-10 2.2.9 General help ........................................................ 2-10 Main menu .........................................................................2-11 2.3.1 System Time .........................................................2-11 2.3.2 System Date .........................................................2-11 2.3.3 Legacy Diskette A .................................................2-11 2.3.4 Primary and Secondary IDE Master/Slave .......... 2-12 2.3.5 System Information .............................................. 2-13 Advanced menu ............................................................... 2-14 2.4.1 CPU Configuration ............................................... 2-14 2.4.2 Chipset ................................................................. 2-17 2.4.3 Onboard Devices Configuration ........................... 2-20 2.4.4 PCI PnP ............................................................... 2-21 2.4.5 System Frequency/Voltage Configuration ........... 2-22 2.4.6 Instant Music Configuration ................................. 2-23 Power menu ..................................................................... 2-24 2.5.1 Suspend Mode ..................................................... 2-24 2.5.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume ............................... 2-24 2.5.3 ACPI 2.0 Support ................................................. 2-24 2.5.4 ACPI APIC Support .............................................. 2-24 2.5.5 APM Configuration ............................................... 2-25 2.5.6 Hardware Monitor ................................................ 2-26 Boot menu ........................................................................ 2-27 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority ............................................. 2-27 2.6.2 Removable Drives ............................................... 2-27 2.6.3 Boot Settings Configuration ................................. 2-28 iv Contents 2.7 2.6.4 Security ................................................................ 2-29 Exit menu ......................................................................... 2-31 Chapter 3: Software support 3.1 3.2 Install an operating system ................................................. 3-2 Support CD information ...................................................... 3-2 3.2.1 Running the support CD ........................................ 3-2 3.2.2 Drivers menu ......................................................... 3-3 3.2.3 Utilities menu ......................................................... 3-4 3.2.4 Manual menu ......................................................... 3-5 3.2.5 ASUS Contact Information ..................................... 3-5 ASUS Instant Music Lite ..................................................... 3-6 VIA RAID configurations ..................................................... 3-8 3.4.1 Installing hard disks ............................................... 3-8 3.4.2 VIA RAID configurations ........................................ 3-9 Creating a RAID driver disk .............................................. 3-10 Cool `n' Quiet!TM Technology .............................................3-11 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 v 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. 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. 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. The ASUS websites are listed in the ASUS Contact Information on the inside front cover. 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. vi 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 adpater 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. · · · · vii 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 manual. 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 Italics Indicates a menu or an item to select. Used to emphasize a word or a phrase. Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign indicates that you must press the enclosed key. Example: indicates that you must press the Enter or Return key. If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key names are linked with a plus sign (+). Example: 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: format a:\ Command viii K8V-X SE specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion slots Storage Socket 754 for AMD AthlonTM 64 / AMD SempronTM processors VIA K8T800 VIA VT8237R 800 MHz 2 x 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets for up to 2GB non-ECC PC3200/PC2700/PC2100 SDRAM memory 1 x AGP 8X/4X 4 x PCI South Bridge supports - 2 x UltraATA 133 connectors - 2 x SATA with RAID 0, RAID 1 ADI AD1888 SoundMAX® 6-channel audio CODEC S/PDIF out interface support Realtek® 8201CL LAN controller Maximum of eight (8) USB 2.0 ports 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 EZ Flash ASUS CrashFree BIOS2 ASUS MyLogoTM ASUS Instant Music Lite Cool `n' Quiet!TM Technology 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 S/PDIF out 1 x RJ-45 port Line In/Line Out/Microphone ports (continued on the next page) Audio LAN USB Overclocking Features Special features Back panel I/O ix K8V-X SE specifications summary Internal I/O 2 x USB 2.0 connector for 4 additional USB ports CPU/Chassis fan connectors 20-pin/4-pin ATX 12V power connectors CD/AUX connectors S/PDIF out connector Front panel audio connector 4Mb Flash EEPROM AMI BIOS with enhanced ACPI, PnP, DMI, ASUS EZ Flash, ASUS MyLogo, SM BIOS 2.3, Multi-Language BIOS, CrashFree BIOS 2 PCI 2.2, USB 2.0/1.1 WOL by PME, WOR by PME ATX power supply (with 4-pin 12V plug) ATX form factor: 12 in x 7.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.5 cm) Device drivers ASUS PC Probe Anti-virus utility BIOS features Industry standard Manageability Power Requirement Form Factor Support CD contents * Specifications are subject to change without notice. x 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 1.1 Welcome! Thank you for buying the ASUS® K8V-X SE 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 AthlonTM 64 processor and the VIA K8T800 chipset to set a new benchmark for an effective desktop platform solution. Supporting up to 2GB of system memory with PC3200/PC2700/PC2100/PC1600 DDR SDRAM, high-resolution graphics via an AGP 8X slot, Serial ATA RAID, 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 ASUS K8V-X SE motherboard ASUS motherboard support CD 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cables 1 x Serial ATA cable 1 x IDE cable 1 x Floppy disk cable I/O shield Bag of extra jumper caps User guide If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. Check your motherboard package for the following items. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product Highlights Latest processor technology The motherboard supports the AMD AthlonTM 64 and AMD SempronTM desktop processors. The AMD AthlonTM 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 SempronTM is a 32-bit processor that provides the performance needs of value-conscious buyers. This processor is designed to deliver best-in-class performance for everyday computing. HyperTransportTM Technology HyperTransportTM 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. Cool `n' Quiet!TM Technology The motherboard supports the AMD® Cool `n' Quiet!TM 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 two 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. AGP 8X support AGP 8X (AGP 3.0) is the VGA interface specification that enables enhanced graphics performance with maximum bandwidth speeds of up to 2.12 GB/s. S/PDIF out The motherboard supports the S/PDIF technology through the S/PDIF interfaces on the rear panel. The S/PDIF technology turns your computer into a high-end entertainment system with digital connectivity to powerful audio and speaker systems. USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from the 12 Mbps bandwidth on USB 1.1 to a fast 480 Mbps on USB 2.0. USB 2.0 is backward compatible with USB 1.1. ASUS K8V-X SE motherboard 1-3 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. 1.3.2 Unique 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.R. eliminates the need to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and BIOS automatically restores the CPU previous setting for each parameter. ASUS MyLogoTM This feature allows you to personalize and add style to your system with customizable boot logos. See pages 2-32. 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 2-5. Instant Music Lite This unique feature allows you to playback audio CDs even without booting the system to Windows®. Just press the ASUS Instant Music special function keys and enjoy the music! See details on pages 2-26 and 3-6. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.4 Before you proceed 1. 2. 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. Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. 3. 4. 5. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with a stand-by 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-X SE ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off K8V-X SE Onboard LED ASUS K8V-X SE motherboard 1-5 1.5 Motherboard overview 1.5.1 Motherboard layout 19.2cm (7.6in) PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard CPU_FAN ATX12V KBPWR SPDIF_O COM1 USBPWR12 USBPWR34 F_USB12 Bottom: USB3 RJ-45 USB4 Top:Line In Center:Line Out Below:Mic In ATXPWR Top: DDR DIMM1 (64 bit,184-pin module) DDR DIMM2 (64 bit,184-pin module) PARALLEL PORT Socket 754 VIA K8T800 RTL8201CL Super I/O Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) FLOPPY VIA VT6421L PCI1 R CD AUX FP_AUDIO SPDIF_OUT ADI AD1888 K8V-X SE 4M BIOS PCI4 USB56 USB78 CHA_FAN CLRTC CHASSIS PANEL 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction SB_PWR SEC_IDE USBPWR56 USBPWR78 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power SATA1 PCI3 SATA2 PCI2 VIA VT8237R PRI_IDE 30.5cm (12.0in) 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 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 ® K8V-X SE ASUS K8V-X SE motherboard 1-7 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 AthlonTM 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. ® K8V-X SE K8V-X SE CPU Socket 754 Gold Arrow Incorrect installation of the CPU into the socket may bend the pins and severely damage the CPU! 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.6.2 Installing the CPU Follow these steps to install a CPU. 1. Locate the 754-pin ZIF socket on the motherboard. 2. Unlock the socket by pressing the 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. Gold triangle Small triangle The CPU fits only in one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! 5. When the CPU is in place, push down the socket lever to secure the CPU. The lever clicks on the side tab to indicate that it is locked. 6. Install specifically designed heatsink and fan assembly. ASUS K8V-X SE motherboard 1-9 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 DIMM sockets location The following figure illustrates the location of the DDR DIMM sockets. DIMM1 DIMM2 ® K8V-X SE K8V-X SE 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets · 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. When installing long AGP cards, it is recommended to install the memory modules first. Long AGP cards, when installed, may interfere with the memory sockets. · 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install 64MB, 128MB, 256MB, 512MB, and 1GB DDR DIMMs into the DIMM sockets using the memory configurations in this section. Important notes · · · · Installing DDR DIMMs other than the recommended configurations may cause memory sizing error or system boot failure. For optimum compatibility, obtain memory modules from qualified vendors. See Qualified Vendors List on page 1-11. 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. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction 80 Pins 104 Pins