MotherboardK8VUser Guide
xK8V specifications summary* Specifications are subject to change without notice.Back panel I/OInternal I/OBIOS featuresIndustry standardManageability
Chapter 1This chapter describes the features of themotherboard. It includes brief descriptions of themotherboard components, and illustrations of the
1-2Chapter 1: Product introduction1.1 Welcome!Thank you for buying the ASUS® K8V motherboard!The motherboard delivers a host of new features and lates
ASUS K8V motherboard1-31.3 Special features1.3.1 Product HighlightsLatest processor technologyThe AMD Athlon™ 64 desktop processor is based on AMD’s 6
1-4Chapter 1: Product introductionUSB 2.0 technologyThe motherboard implements the new Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0specification, extending the conn
ASUS K8V motherboard1-5ASUS EZ Flash BIOSWith the ASUS EZ Flash, you can easily update the system BIOS even beforeloading the operating system. No nee
1-6Chapter 1: Product introduction1.5 Motherboard overview1.5.1 Motherboard layoutPCI1PANELK8V®CR2032 3VLithium CellCMOS PowerCDAUXSuperI/O4MbitBIOSAc
ASUS K8V motherboard1-7Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so may damage the motherboard.1.5.2 Placement directionWhen installing the motherboard, ma
1-8Chapter 1: Product introduction1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU)1.6.1 OverviewThe motherboard comes with a surface mount 754-pin Zero Insertion For
ASUS K8V motherboard1-91.6.2 Installing the CPUFollow these steps to install a CPU.1. Locate the 754-pin ZIF socket on the motherboard.3. Position the
iiChecklistCopyright © 2004 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may
1-10Chapter 1: Product introduction1.7 System memory1.7.1 DIMM sockets locationThe following figure illustrates the location of the DDR DIMM sockets.1
ASUS K8V motherboard1-11Table 1 Recommended memory configurations Number of DIMM Slot DIMMs DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM3 Max Speed1 Single S
1-12Chapter 1: Product introductionDDR Qualified Vendor ListThe following table lists the PC3200 (DDR400) memory modules that have beentested and qual
ASUS K8V motherboard1-131.7.3 Installing a DIMMFollow these steps to install a DIMM.1. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing theretaining clips outward.2.
1-14Chapter 1: Product introduction1.8.3 PCI slotsThe PCI slots support PCI cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, andother cards that comply
ASUS K8V motherboard1-151.8.4 AGP slotThe Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot supports AGP 8X/4X (+1.5V) cards.When you buy an AGP card, make sure th
1-16Chapter 1: Product introduction1.9 Jumpers1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC)This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS.You can c
ASUS K8V motherboard1-173. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPWR12, USBPWR34, USBPWR56,USBPWR78)Set these jumpers to +5V to wake up the computer from S1 s
1-18Chapter 1: Product introduction1.10 ConnectorsThis section describes and illustrates the motherboard rear panel and internalconnectors.1.10.1 Rear
ASUS K8V motherboard1-191.10.2 Internal connectors1. IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE, SEC_IDE)This connector supports the provided UltraATA133 IDE ha
iiiFeaturesContentsNotices ... viSafety information ...
1-20Chapter 1: Product introduction3. ATX power connectors (20-pin ATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V)These connectors connect to an ATX 12V power supply. The plugs
ASUS K8V motherboard1-215. CPU and chassis fan connectors (3-pin CPU_FAN, CHA_FAN)The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350mA~740mA (8.88W max.)
1-22Chapter 1: Product introduction8. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS)This lead is for a chassis designed with intrusion detection featur
ASUS K8V motherboard1-239. GAME/MIDI connector (16-1 pin GAME)This connector supports a GAME/MIDI module. If a GAME/MIDI module isavailable, connect t
1-24Chapter 1: Product introduction12. Digital Audio connector (6-1 pin SPDIF_OUT)This connector is for the S/PDIF audio module to allow digital sound
ASUS K8V motherboard1-2513. System panel connector (10-1 pin PANEL)This connector accommodates several system front panel functions.• System Power LED
1-26Chapter 1: Product introduction
ASUS K8V motherboard2-1Chapter 2This chapter tells how to change system settingsthrough the BIOS Setup menus. Detaileddescriptions of the BIOS param
2-2Chapter 2: BIOS Setup2.1 Managing and updating your BIOSThe following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard BasicInput/Output Sy
ASUS K8V motherboard2-3A:\>afudos /iK8VB.ROMAMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.10Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reser
ivSafeguardsContentsChapter 2: BIOS Information2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ... 2-22.1.1 Creating a bootable
2-4Chapter 2: BIOS SetupMain filenameExtension nameA:\>afudos /oMYBIOS03.romAMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.10Copyright (C) 2002 American M
ASUS K8V motherboard2-53. The utility will copy the current system BIOS by default to the floppydisk. Make sure that the floppy disk has at least 600K
2-6Chapter 2: BIOS SetupMake sure that the BIOS file in the floppy disk is renamed as “K8VB.ROM”.2.1.5 Recovering the BIOS with CrashFree BIOS 2The Cr
ASUS K8V motherboard2-7To recover the BIOS from the support CD:1. Boot the system.2. When a corrupted BIOS is detected, the following screen message a
2-8Chapter 2: BIOS Setup2.2 BIOS Setup programThis motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that you can updateusing the provided utility des
ASUS K8V motherboard2-92.2.2 Menu barThe menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items:Main For changing the basic system configurationAd
2-10Chapter 2: BIOS Setup2.2.4 Menu itemsThe highlighted item on the menu bardisplays the specific items for that menu. Forexample, selecting Main sho
ASUS K8V motherboard2-112.3 Main menuWhen you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears givingyou an overview of the basic system inf
2-12Chapter 2: BIOS Setup2.3.5 Primary and Secondary IDE Master/SlaveWhile entering Setup, BIOS auto-detects the presence of IDE devices. There is ase
ASUS K8V motherboard2-132.3.6 System InformationThis menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. The itemsin this menu are auto-d
v2.6 Boot menu ... 2-302.6.1 Boot Device Priority ...
2-14Chapter 2: BIOS SetupHyperTransport Configuration2.4 Advanced menuThe Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and othersy
ASUS K8V motherboard2-15CRC Flood Enable [Disabled]Enables or disables the CRC Flood that enable the generation of syncronizedpackets on CRC Error. Co
2-16Chapter 2: BIOS SetupMemclock to CPU Ratio [1:1 (DDR 200)]Sets the memory clock to CPU ratio.Configuration options: [1:1 (DDR 200)] [4:3 (DDR 266)
ASUS K8V motherboard2-17ECC ConfigurationMaster ECC Enable [Disabled]Enables or disables support on all nodes for ECC error detect and correction.Conf
2-18Chapter 2: BIOS SetupAMD Cool & Quiet ConfigurationCool N’ Quiet [Disabled]Allows you to enable or disable the AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ Technology
ASUS K8V motherboard2-192.4.2 ChipsetThe Chipset menu items allow you to change the advanced chipset settings. Selectan item then press <Enter>
2-20Chapter 2: BIOS SetupSouthBridge ConfigurationMPS Revision [1.4]Sets the MPS revision value. Configuration options: [1.1] [1.4]PCI Delay Transacti
ASUS K8V Motherboard2-212.4.3 Onboard Devices ConfigurationLegacy USB Support [Auto]Allows you to enable or disable support for legacy USB devices. Se
2-22Chapter 2: BIOS SetupOnBoard LAN [Enabled]Allows you to enable or disable the onboard LAN controller.Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]On
ASUS K8V Motherboard2-232.4.4 PCI PnPThe PCI PnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnPdevices. The menu includes setting IR
viNoticesFederal Communications Commission StatementThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject tothe following two condi
2-24Chapter 2: BIOS Setup2.4.5 JumperFree ConfigurationCPU FSB Frequency [200MHz]Allows you to adjust the CPU FSB operating frequency.Configuration op
ASUS K8V Motherboard2-252.4.6 Instant Music ConfigurationInstant Music [Disabled]Allows you to enable or disable the Instant Music feature in BIOS.Con
2-26Chapter 2: BIOS Setup2.5 Power menuThe Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced PowerManagement (APM) feature. Select an
ASUS K8V Motherboard2-272.5.5 APM ConfigurationPower Management/APM [Enabled]Allows you to enable or disable the Advanced Power Management (APM) featu
2-28Chapter 2: BIOS SetupHard Disk Time Out (Minute) [Disabled]Allows you to select the specified time in minute at which the hard disk goes onstandby
ASUS K8V Motherboard2-292.5.6 Hardware MonitorCPU Temperature [xxx ºC/xxx ºF]MB Temperature [xxx ºC/xxx ºF]The onboard hardware monitor automatically
2-30Chapter 2: BIOS Setup2.6 Boot menuThe Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an itemthen press <Enter> to displ
ASUS K8V Motherboard2-312.6.2 Boot Settings ConfigurationQuick Boot [Enabled]Enabling this item allows the BIOS to skip some Power On Self Tests (POST
2-32Chapter 2: BIOS SetupAfter you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you tochange other security settings.If you forget
ASUS K8V Motherboard2-33User Access Level (Full Access]Allows you to select the access restriction to the Setup items.Configuration options: [No Acces
viiSafety informationElectrical safety• To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from theelectrical outlet before relocating the
2-34Chapter 2: BIOS SetupExit & Discard ChangesSelect this option only if you do not want to save the changes that you made to theSetup program.
Chapter 3This chapter describes the contents of thesupport CD that comes with the motherboardpackage.Software support
3-2Chapter 3: Software support3.1 Install an operating systemThis motherboard supports Windows® 98SE/ME/2000/2003 Server/XP operatingsystem (OS). Alwa
ASUS K8V motherboard3-33.2.2 Drivers menuThe drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installeddevices. Install the neces
3-4Chapter 3: Software supportASUS PC ProbeThis smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages,and alerts you on any detec
ASUS K8V motherboard3-53.3 ASUS Instant Music LiteThe motherboard is equipped with a BIOS-based audio playback feature calledInstant Music Lite. This
3-6Chapter 3: Software supportTo use ASUS Instant Music Lite:1. Ensure that the power cord is plugged to a grounded power source, so that thesystem ha
ASUS K8V motherboard3-73.4 VIA RAID configurationsThe motherboard includes a high performance IDE RAID controller integrated inthe VIA VT8237 southbri
3-8Chapter 3: Software support3.4.2 Entering VIA Tech RAID BIOS Utility1. Boot-up your computer.2. During POST, press <Tab> to enter VIA RAID c
ASUS K8V motherboard3-93.4.3 Create Array1. In the VIA RAID BIOS utility main menu, select Create Array then press<Enter>. The main menu items o
viiiAbout this guideConventions used in this guideTo make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the followingsymbols used through
3-10Chapter 3: Software support5. Select Start Create Process and press <Enter> to setup hard disk for RAIDsystem. The following confirmation me
ASUS K8V motherboard3-114. Select Select Disk Drives, then press <Enter>. Use arrow keys to select diskdrive/s, then press <Enter> to mark
3-12Chapter 3: Software support3.4.6 Serial Number View1. In the VIA RAID BIOS utility main menu, select Serial Number View thenpress <Enter>. T
ASUS K8V motherboard3-133.5 Promise® RAID configurationsThe motherboard includes the Promise® PDC20376 controller chipset to supportRedundant Array of
3-14Chapter 3: Software support3.5.2 Entering the MBFastBuild™ utility1. Boot the system.If this is the first time you boot the system with the new ha
ASUS K8V motherboard3-153.5.3 Creating a RAID 0 array (Performance)1. In the FastBuild™ utility main menu, press <1> to select Auto Setup. Thefo
3-16Chapter 3: Software support3.5.4 Creating a RAID 1 array (Security)Creating a Security Array with New Drives1. In the FastBuild™ utility main menu
ASUS K8V motherboard3-17Creating a Security Array with Existing Data DriveIf you would like to use an existing drive that already contains data and/or
3-18Chapter 3: Software support8. Press <Y> to continue. Press <N> to return to the main menu.9. When the duplication process is completed
ASUS K8V motherboard3-19FastBuild (tm) Utility 2.00 (c) 2002-2005 Promise Technology, Inc.[ Select Drive for Rebuild ][ View Array Definition Menu ]Ar
ixK8V specifications summary(continued on the next page)CPUChipsetSystem BusMemoryExpansion slotsStorageAudioLANUSBOverclockingFeaturesSpecial feature
3-20Chapter 3: Software support3.6 Creating a RAID driver diskA floppy disk with the Promise® SATA 376 or FastTrak 376 driver is required wheninstalli
ASUS K8V motherboard3-213.7 Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ TechnologyThe motherboard supports the AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ Technology that dynamicallyand automatically
3-22Chapter 3: Software supportIf you are using Windows® 98SE/ME operating system:1. From the Windows® 98SE/ME operating system, click the Start butto
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