User Guide Motherboard K8V-X
E1879 Checklist Revised Edition V3 January 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”).
Contents Features Notices ........................................................................................... vi Safety information ......................................................................... vii About this guide ............................................................................ viii Conventions used in this guide ........................................... viii Typography ..........................................................................
Contents Safeguards Chapter 2: BIOS Information 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 iv Managing and updating your BIOS .................................... 2-2 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk ............................. 2-2 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 .....................
Contents 2.6 2.7 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority ............................................. 2-30 2.6.2 Hard Disk Drives .................................................. 2-30 Boot menu ........................................................................ 2-30 2.6.3 Boot Settings Configuration ................................. 2-31 2.6.4 Security ................................................................ 2-32 Exit menu .........................................................................
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.
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.
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.
K8V-X specifications summary CPU Socket 754 for AMD Athlon™ 64 processor with built-in 1MB L2 cache AMD 64 architecture that enables simultaneous 32-bit and 64-bit computing Chipset VIA K8T800 VIA VT8237 System Bus 800 MHz Memory 3 x 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets for up to 3GB unbuffered ECC and non-ECC PC3200/PC2700/PC2100 SDRAM memory Expansion slots 1 x AGP 8X/4X 5 x PCI Storage South Bridge supports - 2 x UltraATA 133 connectors - 2 x SATA with RAID 0, RAID 1 Audio ADI AD1980 SoundMAX® 6-channel
K8V-X 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 S/PDIF out 1 x RJ-45 port Line In/Line Out/Microphone ports Internal I/O 2 x USB 2.
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.
1.1 Welcome! Thank you for buying the ASUS® K8V-X 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 Athlon™ 64 processor and the VIA K8T800 chipset to set a new benchmark for an effective desktop platform solution.
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 processor provides a dramatic leap forward in compatibility, performance, investment protection, and reduced total cost of ownership and development.
USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the new Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, extending the connection speed from 12 Mbps on USB 1.1 to a fast 480 Mbps on USB 2.0 - supporting up to eight USB 2.0 ports. The higher bandwidth of USB 2.0 allows connection of devices such as high resolution video conferencing cameras, next generation scanners and printers, and fast storage units. USB 2.0 is backward compatible with USB 1.1.
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 2-25 and 3-6. 1.
1.5 Motherboard overview 1.5.1 Motherboard layout 24.5cm (9.6in) PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard CPU_FAN ATX12V Top: PRI_IDE USB3 RJ-45 USB4 VIA K8T800 Top:Line In Center:Line Out Below:Mic In 30.5cm (12.
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.
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.
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.
1.7 System memory 1.7.1 DIMM sockets location DIMM3 DIMM2 104 Pins DIMM1 The following figure illustrates the location of the DDR DIMM sockets. 80 Pins K8V-X ® K8V-X 184-Pin DDR DIMM Sockets • It is recommended to use the blue DIMM slots first. • 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.
Table 1 Recommended memory configurations Number of DIMMs 1 DIMM1 DIMM Slot DIMM2 DIMM3 Max Speed - - DDR 400 Single Side 1 - Single Side - DDR 400 1 - - Single Side DDR 400 1 Double Side - - DDR 400 1 - Double Side - DDR 400 1 - - Double Side DDR 400 2 Single Side Single Side - DDR 400 2 Single Side Double Side - DDR 400 2 Single Side - Single Side DDR 400 2 Single Side - Double Side DDR 400 2 Double Side Single Side - DDR 400 2 Double Side Doubl
DDR Qualified Vendor List The following table lists the PC3200 (DDR400) memory modules that have been tested and qualified for use with this motherboard.
1.7.3 Installing a DIMM DDR DIMM Follow these steps to install a DIMM. 1. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket. 3. Firmly insert the DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated. Unlocked A DDR DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it fits in only one direction. DO NOT force a DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. 1.
1.8.2 IRQ assignments for this motherboard INT A shared — — — shared — shared PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 PCI slot 3 PCI slot 4 PCI slot 5 Gigabit LAN AGP slot INT B — shared — — — shared — INT C — — shared — — — — INT D — — — used — — — When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support “Share IRQ” or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.8.
1.8.4 AGP slot The Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot supports AGP 8X/4X (+1.5V) cards. When you buy an AGP card, make sure that you ask for one with +1.5V specification. Note the notches on the card golden fingers to ensure that they fit the AGP slot on the motherboard. Install only +1.5V AGP cards. K8V-X ® Keyed for 1.
1.9 Jumpers 1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The RAM data in CMOS, that include system setup information such as system passwords, is powered by the onboard button cell battery. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 2-3.
2. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up feature. Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) if you wish to wake up the computer when you press a key on the keyboard. This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 1A on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS. KBPWR 1 2 2 3 +5V +5VSB (Default) K8V-X ® K8V-X Keyboard Power Setting 3.
1.10 Connectors This section describes and illustrates the motherboard rear panel and internal connectors. 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1 2 3 4 5 6 11 10 9 8 7 1. PS/2 mouse port. This green 6-pin connector is for a PS/2 mouse. 2. Parallel port. This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or other devices. 3. RJ-45 port. This port allows connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. Refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications.
Audio 2, 4 or 6-channel configuration Light Blue Lime Pink Headphone/ 2-Speaker Line In Line Out Mic In 4-Speaker Line In Front Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out 6-Speaker Bass/Center Front Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out 7. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 8. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 9. Serial connector.
1.10.2 Internal connectors 1. IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE, SEC_IDE) This connector supports the provided UltraATA133 IDE hard disk ribbon cable. Connect the cable’s blue connector to the primary (recommended) or secondary IDE connector, then connect the gray connector to the UltraATA133 slave device (hard disk drive) and the black connector to the UltraATA133 master device. • Follow the hard disk drive documentation when setting the device in master or slave mode.
3. ATX power connectors (20-pin ATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors connect to an ATX 12V power supply. The plugs from the power supply are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. In addition to the 20-pin ATX power connector, this motherboard requires that you connect the 4-pin ATX +12V power plug to provide sufficient power to the CPU.
5. CPU and chassis fan connectors (3-pin CPU_FAN, CHA_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350mA~740mA (8.88W max.) or a total of 1A~2.22A (26.64W max.) at +12V. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Lack of sufficient air flow within the system may damage the motherboard components.
7. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin FP_AUDIO) This is an interface for the front panel cable that allows convenient connection and control of audio devices. Be default, the pins labeled LINE OUT_R/BLINE_OUT_R and the pins LINE OUT_L/BLINE_OUT_L are shorted with jumper caps. Remove the caps only when you are connecting the front panel audio cable. FP_AUDIO BLINE_OUT_L ® K8V-X BLINE_OUT_R +5VA AGND Line out_L NC Line out_R MICPWR MIC2 K8V-X Front Panel Audio Connector 8.
9. GAME/MIDI connector (16-1 pin GAME) This connector supports a GAME/MIDI module. If a GAME/MIDI module is available, connect the GAME/MIDI cable to this connector. The GAME/MIDI port on the module connects a joystick or a game pad for playing games, and MIDI devices for playing or editing audio files. +5V J2B1 J2CX MIDI_OUT J2CY J2B2 MIDI_IN K8V-X ® K8V-X Game Connector +5V J1B1 J1CX GND GND J1CY J1B2 +5V GAME The GAME/MIDI module is purchased separately. 10.
11. Digital Audio connector (6-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is for the S/PDIF audio module to allow digital sound output. Connect one end of the S/PDIF audio cable to this connector and the other end to the S/PDIF module. K8V-X SPDIFOUT GND +5V SPDIF_OUT ® K8V-X Digital Audio Connector The S/PDIF out module is purchased separately. 12. System panel connector (10-1 pin PANEL) This connector accommodates several system front panel functions.
• Reset Switch Lead (Blue 2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector connects to the case-mounted reset switch for rebooting the system without turning off the system power. • ATX Power Switch / Soft-Off Switch Lead (Yellow 2-pin PWRSW ) This connector connects a switch that controls the system power. Pressing the power switch turns the system between ON and SLEEP, or ON and SOFT OFF, depending on the BIOS or OS settings. Pressing the power switch while in the ON mode for more than 4 seconds turns the system OFF.
Chapter 2 This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.
2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. ASUS AFUDOS - Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk in DOS mode. 2. ASUS EZ Flash - Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk during POST. 3. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 - Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk or the motherboard support CD. Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities.
c. Click Start, then select Run. d. From the Open box, type D:\bootdisk\makeboot a: then press , assuming that D: is your CD-ROM drive. e. Follow succeeding screen instructions. 2. Copy the original (or the latest) motherboard BIOS to the bootable floppy disk. 2.1.2 Using AFUDOS to update the BIOS To update the BIOS using the AFUDOS.EXE utility: 1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for your motherboard. Save the BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk.
When the BIOS update process is complete, the utility returns to the DOS prompt. A:\>afudos /iK8VX.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. Reading file ..... Erasing flash .... Writing flash .... Verifying flash .. done done 0x0008CC00 (9%) done A:\> 5. Reboot the system from the hard disk. 2.1.3 Using AFUDOS to copy BIOS from PC You can use the AFUDOS.
3. The utility will copy the current system BIOS by default to the floppy disk. Make sure that the floppy disk has at least 600KB of free disk space and is not writeprotected. A:\>afudos /oMYBIOS03.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. Reading flash ..... done A:\> When the copy process is complete, the utility returns to the DOS prompt. 2.1.
DO NOT shutdown or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so may cause system boot failure! User recovery requested. Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for floppy... Floppy found! Reading file “K8VX.ROM”. Completed. Start flashing... Flashed successfully. Rebooting. 2.1.
Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for floppy... Floppy found! Reading file “K8VX.ROM”. Completed. Start flashing... DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so may cause system boot failure! 2. When the BIOS update process is complete, reboot the system. To recover the BIOS from the support CD: 1. Boot the system. 2. When a corrupted BIOS is detected, the following screen message appears. Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for floppy...
2.2 BIOS Setup program This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that you can update using the provided utility described in section “4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS.” Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your system, or prompted to “Run Setup”. This section explains how to configure your system using this utility. Even if you are not prompted to use the Setup program, you may want to change the configuration of your computer in the future.
2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A Language Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave Secondary IDE Master Secondary IDE Slave Configuration fields [11:51:19] [Thu 08/05/2003] [1.44M, 3.5 in] [English] :[ST320413A] :[ASUS CD-S340] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] General help Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field. Use [+] or [-] to configure system time.
2.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A Language [11:51:19] [Thu 08/05/2003] [1.44M, 3.
2.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears giving you an overview of the basic system information. Refer to section “2.2.1 BIOS menu screen” for information on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them. System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A Language Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave Secondary IDE Master Secondary IDE Slave [11:51:19] [Thu 08/05/2003] [1.44M, 3.
2.3.5 Primary and Secondary IDE Master/Slave While entering Setup, BIOS auto-detects the presence of IDE devices. There is a separate sub-menu for each IDE device. Select a device item then press to display the IDE device information. Primary IDE Master Device : Hard Disk Vendor : ST320413A Size : 20.
PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [SWDMA0] [SWDMA1] [SWDMA2] [MWDMA0] [MWDMA1] [MWDMA2] [UDMA0] [UDMA1] [UDMA2] [UDMA3] [UDMA4] [UDMA5] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Disabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer.
2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values may cause the system to malfunction. CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCI PnP JumperFree Configuration Instant Music Configuration 2.4.1 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information auto-detected by BIOS.
CRC Flood Enable [Disabled] Enables or disables the CRC Flood that enable the generation of syncronized packets on CRC Error. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] HT Frequency [800 MHz] Allows frequency selection of HyperTransport transfer from K8 CPU to AGP. Configuration options: [200 MHz] [400 Mhz] [600 Mhz] [800 Mhz] HT DATA Width (Upstream) [16 BIT] Allows selection of HyperTransport upstream data width.
Bank Interleaving [ Auto] Sets whether to allow memory accesses to be spread out over BANKS on the same node or across nodes, decreasing access contention. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] CAS Latency (CL) [Auto] Sets the CAS Latency. Configuration options: [Auto] [2.0] [3.0] [2.5] TRC [Auto] Sets the TRC. Configuration options: [Auto] [7 CLK] [8 CLK] [9 CLK] [10 CLK] [11 CLK] [12 CLK] [13 CLK] TRFC [Auto] Sets the TRFC.
2T Command [Auto] Enables, disables or set the 2T command clock. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] ECC Configuration ECC Configuration Master ECC Enable [Disabled] Master ECC Enables support on all nodes for ECC error detect and correction. Master ECC Enable [Disabled] Enables or disables support on all nodes for ECC error detect and correction. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear only when the Master ECC Enable item is set to [Enabled].
The following items appear only when the DRAM ECC Enable item is set to [Enabled]. DRAM BG Scrub [640ns] Disables or sets the DRAM scrubbing functionality that corrects and rewrites memory errors so later reads are correct. Doing this while the memory is not being used improves performance. Configuration options: [Disabled] [40ns] [80ns] [160ns] [320ns] [640ns] [1.28us] [2.56us] [5.12us] [10.2us] [20.5us] [41.0us] [81.9us] [163.8us] [327.7us] [655.4us] [1.31ms] [2.62ms] [5.24ms] [10.49ms] [20.97ms] [42.
2.4.2 Chipset The Chipset menu items allow you to change the advanced chipset settings. Select an item then press to display the sub-menu. Options for VIA AGP Chipset AGP Bridge Configuration SouthBridge Configuration USB Configuration AGP Bridge Configuration Primary Graphics Adapter Search for MDA Resources [AGP] [Yes] AGP Mode AGP Fast Write Graphics Aperture Size [AGP 8X] [Enabled] [64MB] Primary Graphics Adapter [AGP] Switches the PCI Bus scanning order while searching for a video card.
SouthBridge Configuration MPS Revision PCI Delay Transaction [1.4] [Disabled] MPS Revision [1.4] Sets the MPS revision value. Configuration options: [1.1] [1.4] PCI Delay Transaction [Disabled] Enables or disables the PCI Delay transaction feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB Configuration The items in this menu allows you to change the USB-related features. Select an item then press to display the configuration options. Enables USB host controllers.
Legacy USB Support [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable support for legacy USB devices. Setting to Auto allows the system to detect the presence of USB devices at startup. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is enabled. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [FullSpeed] Allows you to configure the USB 2.0 controller in HiSpeed (480 Mbps) or Full Speed (12 Mbps).
Parallel Port Address [378] Allows you to select the Parallel Port base addresses. Configuration options: [Disabled] [378] [278] [3BC] Parallel Port Mode [Normal] Allows you to select the Parallel Port mode. Configuration options: [Normal] [Bi-Directional] [EPP] [ECP] EPP Version [1.9] Appears only when the Parallel Port Mode is set to [EPP]. This item allows you to to select the Parallel Port EPP version. Configuration options: [1.9] [1.
2.4.4 PCI PnP The PCI PnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for legacy ISA devices. Take caution when changing the settings of the PCI PnP menu items. Incorrect field values may cause the system to malfunction. Advanced PCI/PnP Settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to malfunction.
IRQ xx [Available] When set to [Available], the specific IRQ is free for use of PCI/PnP devices. When set to [Reserved], the IRQ is reserved for legacy ISA devices. Configuration options: [Available] [Reserved] 2.4.5 JumperFree Configuration Configure System Frequency/Voltage CPU FSB Frequency CPU Speed/Voltage Setting DDR Voltage AGP Voltage V-Link Voltage Performance Mode [200 MHz] [Auto] [Auto] [1.5V] [2.5V] [Auto] CPU FSB Frequency [200MHz] Allows you to adjust the CPU FSB operating frequency.
V-Link Voltage [2.5V] Adjusts the V-Link voltage setting. Configuration options: [2.5V] [2.6V] Performance Mode [Auto] Allows enhanced system performance. Setting to [TurboX] may cause the system to become unstable. If this happens, revert to the default setting [Standard]. Configuration options: [Auto] [Standard] [Turbo] 2.4.6 Instant Music Configuration Instant Music Option Instant Music [Disabled] If enabled, power up by PS/2 keyboard function will be disabled.
2.5 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced Power Management (APM) feature. Select an item then press to display the configuration options. Suspend Mode Repost Video on S3 Resume ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC Support Select the ACPI state used for System Suspend. [S1 (POS) & S3 (STR] [No] [No] [Enabled] APM Configuration Hardware Monitor 2.5.1 Suspend Mode [S1 (POS) & S3 (STR)] Allows you to select the ACPI state to be used for system suspend.
2.5.
Hard Disk Time Out (Minute) [Disabled] Allows you to select the specified time in minute at which the hard disk goes on standby mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [1] [2] ~ [15] Video Power Down Mode [Suspend] Allows you to select the video power down mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Standby] [Suspend] Hard Disk Power Down Mode [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the hard disk power down mode.
2.5.6 Hardware Monitor CPU Temperature Hardware Monitor CPU Temperature MB Temperature [40.5ºC/102.5ºF] [33ªC/91ºF] CPU Fan Speed Chassis Fan Speed [3260RPM] [N/A] VCORE Voltage 3.3V Voltage 5V Voltage 12V Voltage [ 1.504V] [ 3.360V] [ 5.160V] [11.328V] CPU Temperature [xxx ºC/xxx ºF] MB Temperature [xxx ºC/xxx ºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard and CPU temperatures. Select Disabled if you do not wish to display the detected temperatures.
2.6 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press to display the sub-menu. Boot Settings Specifies the Boot Device Priority sequence. Boot Device Priority Boot Settings Configuration Security 2.6.
2.6.3 Boot Settings Configuration Boot Settings Configuration Quick Boot Full Screen Logo AddOn ROM Display Mode Bootup Num-Lock PS/2 Mouse Support Wait for ‘F1’ If Error Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display Interrupt 19 Capture [Enabled] [Enabled] [Force BIOS] [On] [Auto] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Allows BIOS to skip certain tests while booting. This will decrease the time needed to boot the system.
Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this function allows the option ROMs to trap Interrupt 19. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.6.4 Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. Select an item then press to display the configuration options. Security Settings Supervisor Password User Password : Not Installed : Not Installed to change password. again to disable password.
Security Settings Supervisor Password User Password : Installed : Not Installed Change Supervisor Password User Access Level Change User Password Clear User Password Password Check Boot Sector Virus Protection to change password. again to disabled password. [Full Access] [Setup] [Disabled] User Access Level (Full Access] Allows you to select the access restriction to the Setup items.
2.7 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. Exit Options Exit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Discard Changes Exit system setup after saving the changes. F10 key can be used for this operation. Load Setup Defaults Pressing does not immediately exit this menu. Select one of the options from this menu or from the legend bar to exit.
Chapter 3 This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package.
3.1 Install an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 98SE/ME/2000/XP operating system (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your hardware. Motherboard settings and hardware options vary, so use the setup procedures presented in this chapter for general reference only. Refer to your OS documentation for more information. 3.
3.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. VIA 4 in 1 drivers This item installs the following drivers: - VIA Registry (INF) driver - VIA AGP VxD driver - VIA ATAPI vendor support driver - VIA PCI IRQ Miniport driver. VIA 6420 RAID Controller driver Installs the VIA 6420 RAID controller driver and application.
3.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. ASUS PC Probe This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you on any detected problems. This utility helps you keep your computer at a healthy operating condition. ASUS Update This program allows you to download the latest version of the BIOS from the ASUS website.
3.2.4 Manual menu The Manual menu contains a list of supplementary user manuals. Click an item to open the manual. Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities menu to open the manual files in PDF. 3.2.5 ASUS Contact Information Clicking the ASUS Contact Information tab displays as stated. You may also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide.
3.3 ASUS Instant Music Lite The motherboard is equipped with a BIOS-based audio playback feature called Instant Music Lite. This feature is supported by the onboard audio AC’97 Codec, and requires an optical drive (CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, or CD-RW). • • • Instant Music Lite only supports CDs in audio format. Instant Music Lite does not work if you installed and enabled an add-on sound card. Instant Music Lite only supports PS/2 keyboard. To enable ASUS Instant Music Lite: 1.
To use ASUS Instant Music Lite: 1. Ensure that the power cord is plugged to a grounded power source, so that the system has a standby power. 2. Use either one of the two sets of special function keys on your keyboard to play audio CDs. These keys only function as indicated if you enabled the Instant Music item in the BIOS. Instant Music function keys (Set 1) CD ON/OFF PLAY/PAUSE Esc F1 STOP/EJECT PREVIOUS NEXT F3 F4 F2 VOL. DOWN VOL.
3.4 VIA RAID configurations The motherboard includes a high performance IDE RAID controller integrated in the VIA VT8237 southbridge chipset. It supports RAID 0 and RAID 1 with two independent Serial ATA channels. RAID 0 (called data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to read and write data in parallel, interleaved stacks. Two hard disks perform the same work as a single drive but at a sustained data transfer rate, double that of a single disk alone, thus improving data access and storage.
3.4.2 VIA RAID configurations The motherboard includes a high performance IDE RAID controller integrated in the VIA 8237 chipset. It supports RAID 0 and RAID 1 configurations. Use the VIA RAID utility to configure a disk array. Setting BIOS RAID items After installing the hard disk drives, make sure to set the necessary RAID items in the BIOS before setting your RAID configuration. To set the BIOS RAID items: 1.
3.5 Creating a RAID driver disk A floppy disk with a RAID driver is required when installing Windows® XP/2000 operating system. You can create a RAID driver disk using Makedisk.exe utility. To create a RAID driver disk: 1. Insert the motherboard support CD into the CD-ROM drive and locate the Makedisk.exe utility for your RAID controller. The Makedisk.exe utility for the VIA RAID driver is located in \Drivers\VIARAID\6420RAID\DriverDisk\ Makedisk.exe” of the motherboard support CD. 2.
3.6 Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ Technology The motherboard supports the AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ Technology that dynamically and automatically change the CPU speed, voltage and amount of power depending on the task the CPU performs. 3.6.1 Enabling Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ Technology To enable Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ technology: 1. Turn on the system and enter BIOS by pressing the key during the Power On Self-Tests (POST). 2.
Windows® 98SE/ME: 1. From the Windows® 98SE/ME operating system, click the Start button. Select Settings, then Control Panel. 2. Double-click the Display icon in the Control Panel then select the Screen Saver tab. 3. From the Energy saving features of monitor group, click the Settings... button. 4. From the Power Options Properties dialog box, select the AMD’s Cool ‘n’ Quiet(tm) Technology tab. 5. Click the Performance combo list box to select desired mode. Automatic Mode is the recommended setting. 6.
3.6.2 Launching the Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ software The motherboard support CD includes the Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ software that enables you to view your system’s real-time CPU frequency and voltage. Make sure to install the Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ software from the motherboard support CD. Refer to section “3.2.3 Utilities” for details. To launch the Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ program: 1. If you are using Windows® 98SE/ME/2000, click the Start button. Select Programs > ASUS > Cool & Quiet > Cool & Quiet. 2.
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