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  • Page 1 A8V Deluxe User Guide...
  • Page 2 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    How this guide is organized ..........ix Where to find more information ..........ix Conventions used in this guide ..........x Typography ................x A8V Deluxe specifications summary ..........xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! ................1-1 1.2 Package contents ............... 1-1 1.3 Special features ..............
  • Page 4 Using AFUDOS to update the BIOS ...... 4-2 4.1.3 Using AFUDOS to copy BIOS from PC ....4-3 4.1.4 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS .... 4-4 4.1.5 Recovering the BIOS with CrashFree BIOS 2 ..4-5 4.1.6 ASUS Update ............
  • Page 5 5.2.2 Drivers menu ............5-2 5.2.3 Utilities menu ............5-3 5.2.4 Manuals menu ............5-4 5.2.5 ASUS Contact information ........5-5 5.2.6 Other information ........... 5-5 5.3 Software Information ............5-7 5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo2™ ..........5-7 5.3.2 ASUS Instant Music ..........5-9 5.4 AI Net feature ..............
  • Page 6 Contents 5.5.1 Sound Effect options ..........5-12 5.5.2 S/PDIF options ............. 5-13 5.5.3 Speaker Configuration ......... 5-14 5.5.4 AI Audio feature ........... 5-15 5.5.5 HRTF Demo ............5-16 5.5.6 General settings ........... 5-17 5.5.7 Rear panel audio ports function variation .... 5-17 5.6 RAID configurations ............

  • Page 7: Notices

    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.

  • Page 8: Safety Information

    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.

  • Page 9: About This Guide

    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. Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer.

  • Page 10: Conventions Used In 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. 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.

  • Page 11: A8V Deluxe Specifications Summary

    A8V Deluxe specifications summary Socket 939 for AMD Athlon™ 64FX / Athlon™ 64 processor Supports AMD 64 architecture that enables simultaneous 32-bit and 64-bit computing Supports AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet! Technology Chipset VIA K8T800Pro VIA VT8237 System Bus 2000 MT/s...
  • Page 12 A8V Deluxe specifications summary ASUS AI NET Special features ASUS AI BIOS ASUS POST Reporter™ ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS EZ Flash ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS MyLogo2™ ASUS Instant Music ASUS Q-Fan 2 Technology AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ Technology...

  • Page 13: Chapter 1: Product Introduction

    Chapter 1 This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. Product introduction...
  • Page 14 Chapter summary Welcome! ............1-1 Package contents .......... 1-1 Special features ..........1-2 ASUS A8V Deluxe motherboard...

  • Page 15: Welcome

    ® 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™ 64FX or Athlon™ 64 processor and the VIA K8T800Pro chipset to set a new benchmark for an effective desktop platform solution.

  • Page 16: Special Features

    Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Latest processor technology The AMD Athlon™ 64FX and Athlon™ 64 desktop processors are based on AMD’s 64-bit and 32-bit architecture, which represents the landmark introduction of the industry’s first x86-64 technology. These processors provide a dramatic leap forward in compatibility, performance, investment protection, and reduced total cost of ownership and development.
  • Page 17 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. See pages 2-20 1, 2-28. ASUS A8V Deluxe motherboard...

  • Page 18: Unique Asus Features

    (Universal Audio Jack) technology. See page 2-20, 5-12. AI BIOS solution The AI BIOS is a combination of three ASUS intelligent solutions: Q-Fan 2, POST Reporter™, and CrashFree BIOS 2. ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology The ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology smartly adjusts the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to the system load and temperature to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation.
  • Page 19 See page 2-18. 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 4-4.
  • Page 20 ASUS Instant Music This unique feature allows you to playback audio files even without booting the system to Windows™. Just press the ASUS Instant Music special function keys and enjoy the music! See pages 4-29, 5-9. Chapter 1: Product introduction...

  • Page 21: Chapter 2: Hardware Information

    Chapter 2 This chapter 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. Hardware information...
  • Page 22 Chapter summary Before you proceed ........2-1 Motherboard overview ........2-2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ..... 2-6 System memory ..........2-11 Expansion slots ........... 2-15 Jumpers ............2-18 Connectors ........... 2-20 ASUS A8V Deluxe motherboard...

  • Page 23: Before You Proceed

    The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. SB_PWR ® Standby Powered Power A8V Deluxe Onboard LED ASUS A8V Deluxe motherboard...

  • Page 24: Motherboard Overview

    Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it. Unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.

  • Page 25: Motherboard Layout

    20378 Speaker SATA_RAID2 SATA_RAID1 Connector Power LED PCI4 Realtek Super ALC850 4Mbit BIOS CLRTC USBPWR56 PCI5 SB_PWR FP_AUDIO USBPWR78 Reset SW CHASSIS GAME USB78 USB56 PANEL ATX Power IDE_LED Switch* COM2 Requires an ATX power supply. ASUS A8V Deluxe motherboard...

  • Page 26: Layout Contents

    2.2.4 Layout Contents Slots Page 1. DDR DIMM slots 2-11 2. PCI slots 2-17 3. AGP slot 2-17 Jumpers Page 1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 2-18 2. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) 2-19 3. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPWR12, USBPWR34, USBPWR56, USBPWR78) 2-19 Rear Panel Connectors...
  • Page 27 2-31 - System power LED (Green 3-pin PLED) - System warning speaker (Orange 4-pin SPEAKER) - Reset switch (Blue 2-pin RESET) - ATX Power switch (Yellow 2-pin PWRSW) - Hard Disk activity LED (Red 2-pin IDE_LED) ASUS A8V Deluxe motherboard...

  • Page 28: Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

    Central Processing Unit (CPU) 2.3.1 Overview The motherboard comes with a surface mount 939-pin Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket designed for the AMD Athlon™ 64FX or 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.
  • Page 29 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. ASUS A8V Deluxe motherboard...

  • Page 30: Installing The Heatsink And Fan

    2.3.3 Installing the heatsink and fan The AMD Athlon™ 64FX or AMD Athlon 64™ processor require a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. Make sure that you use only qualified heatsink and fan assembly. Follow these steps to install the CPU heatsink and fan.
  • Page 31 4. Push down the retention bracket lock on the retention mechanism to secure the heatsink and fan to the module base. ASUS A8V Deluxe motherboard...

  • Page 32: Connecting The Cpu Fan Cable

    2.3.4 Connecting the CPU fan cable When the heatsink and fan assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN) Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! CPU overheating and hardware monitoring errors may occur if you fail to plug this connector.

  • Page 33: System Memory

    Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. The following figure illustrates the location of the sockets. ® A8V Deluxe 184-Pin DDR DIMM Sockets 2.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 64MB, 128MB, 256MB, 512MB, and 1GB unbuffered ECC and non-ECC DDR DIMMs into the DIMM sockets using the memory configurations in this section.
  • Page 34 Table 1 Recommended memory configurations Sockets Mode DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 Single-channel — — Populated — Dual-channel* (1) Populated — Populated — (2) Populated Populated Populated Populated * Use only identical DDR DIMM pairs. * For dual-channel configuration (3), you may: •...

  • Page 35: Ddr Qualified Vendors List

    C* - Supports 4 modules inserted into both the blue and black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest DDR 400 Qualified Vendor List for this motherboard. Obtain DDR DIMMs only from ASUS qualified vendors for better system performance.

  • Page 36: Installing A Dimm

    2.4.3 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. 1. Unlock a DIMM socket by DDR DIMM NOTCH pressing the retaining clips outward.

  • Page 37: Expansion Slots

    1. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 4 for information on BIOS setup. 2. Assign an IRQ to the card. Refer to the tables on the next page. 3. Install the software drivers for the expansion card. ASUS A8V Deluxe motherboard 2-15...

  • Page 38: Interrupt Assignments

    2.5.3 Interrupt assignments Standard Interrupt Assignments Priority Standard Function System Timer Keyboard Controller Programmable Interrupt Communications Port (COM2) Communications Port (COM1) Sound Card (sometimes LPT2) Floppy Disk Controller Printer Port (LPT1) System CMOS/Real Time Clock ACPI Mode when used IRQ Holder for PCI Steering IRQ Holder for PCI Steering PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port Numeric Data Processor...

  • Page 39: Pci Slots

    Install only 1.5V AGP cards on this motherboard! 3.3V AGP cards are not supported in this motherboard. ® Keyed for 1.5v A8V Deluxe Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) ® If installing the ATI 9500 or 9700 Pro Series VGA cards, use only the card version PN xxx-xxxxx-30 or later, for optimum performance and overclocking stability.

  • Page 40: Jumpers

    CLRTC ® Normal Clear CMOS A8V Deluxe Clear RTC RAM (Default) You do not need to cleat the RTC when the system hands due to overclocking. For system failure due to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Shut down and reboot the system so the BIOS can automatically reset the parameter settings to the default values.
  • Page 41 (Default) USBPWR56 ® USBPWR78 +5VSB A8V Deluxe USB Device Wake Up (Default) • The USB device wake-up feature requires a power supply that can provide 500mA on the +5VSB lead for each USB port. Otherwise, the system would not power up.

  • Page 42: Connectors

    Connectors 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors 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. IEEE 1394 port. This 6-pin IEEE 1394 port provides high-speed connectivity for audio/video devices, storage peripherals, other PCs and/or portable devices.
  • Page 43 14. S/PDIF optical out port. This port connects to external audio output devices with optical cable connectors. 15. S/PDIF coaxial out port. This port connects to external audio output devices with coaxial cable connectors. 16. PS/2 keyboard port. This purple connector is for a PS/2 keyboard. ASUS A8V Deluxe motherboard 2-21...

  • Page 44: Internal Connectors

    UltraDMA cable connector. This prevents incorrect orientation when you connect the cables. NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the IDE ribbon cable to PIN 1. ® PIN 1 PIN 1 A8V Deluxe IDE Connectors 2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information...
  • Page 45 FLOPPY NOTE: Orient the red markings on the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1. ® A8V Deluxe Floppy Disk Drive Connector 3. RAID ATA connector (40-1 pin PRI_RAID) This connector supports ATA133 devices that you can configure as a ®...
  • Page 46 SATA2 SATA1 ® A8V Deluxe SATA Connectors Important notes on Serial ATA solution: • The Serial ATA cable is smaller and more flexible, allowing easier routing inside the chassis. The lower pin count of the Serial ATA cable eliminates the problem caused by the wide, flat ribbon cables of the Parallel ATA interface.
  • Page 47 Serial ATA device is connected. ® • The Promise PDC20378 RAID controller does not support ATAPI devices such as CD-ROMs, DVD-ROMs, etc. ® • Refer to section “5.6.2 Promise RAID Configurations” for details on SATA RAID configuration. ASUS A8V Deluxe motherboard 2-25...
  • Page 48 Rotation +12V ® CHA_FAN +12V A8V Deluxe Rotation 12-Volt Fan Connectors 7. Serial Port 2 connector (10-1 pin COM2) This connector accommodates a serial port using a serial port bracket. Connect the bracket cable to this connector then install the bracket into a slot opening at the back of the system chassis.
  • Page 49 The system may become unstable or might not boot up, if the power is inadequate. ATXPWR ATX12V +3.3VDC +3.3VDC -12.0VDC +3.3VDC +12V DC +12V DC PS_ON# +5.0VDC +5.0VDC ® -5.0VDC PWR_OK +5.0VDC +5VSB +5.0VDC +12.0VDC A8V Deluxe ATX Power Connectors ASUS A8V Deluxe motherboard 2-27...
  • Page 50 You must install the driver before you can use the USB 2.0 capability. ® USB78 USB56 A8V Deluxe USB 2.0 Header NEVER connect a 1394 cable to any of the USB (blue) connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! 2-28...
  • Page 51 ® Ground Right Audio Channel A8V Deluxe Internal Audio Connectors 11. IEEE 1394 connectors (10-1 pin IE1394_1) This connector is for the bundled IEEE 1394 module. Attach the 10-1 pin cable plug to this connector. You can also connect a 1394-compliant internal hard disk to this connector.
  • Page 52 +5VA MICPWR AGND MIC2 A8V Deluxe Front Panel Audio Connector 13. 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.
  • Page 53 To use the chassis intrusion detection feature, remove the jumper cap from the pins. CHASSIS ® (Default) A8V Deluxe Chassis Alarm Lead 15. System panel connector (20-pin PANEL) This connector accommodates several system front panel functions. Speaker Connector Power LED ®...
  • Page 54 • System Power LED Lead (Green 3-1 pin PLED) This 3-1 pin connector connects to the system power LED. The LED lights up when you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode. • System Warning Speaker Lead (Orange 4-pin SPKR) This 4-pin connector is for the case-mounted speaker.

  • Page 55: Chapter 3: Powering Up

    Chapter 3 This chapter describes the power up sequence, the vocal POST messages and ways of shutting down the system. Powering up...
  • Page 56 Chapter summary Starting up for the first time ......3-1 Powering off the computer ......3-2 ASUS POST Reporter™ ......... 3-3 ASUS A8V Deluxe motherboard...

  • Page 57: Starting Up For The First Time

    30 seconds from the time you turned on the power, the system may have failed a power-on test. Check the jumper settings and connections or call your retailer for assistance. 7. At power on, hold down <Del> to enter BIOS Setup. Follow the instructions in Chapter 4. ASUS A8V Deluxe motherboard...

  • Page 58: Powering Off The Computer

    Powering off the computer 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function If you are using Windows ® 98SE/ME/2000: 1. Click the Start button then click Shut Down... 2. Make sure that the Shut down option button is selected, then click the OK button to shut down the computer.

  • Page 59: Asus Post Reporter

    ASUS POST Reporter™ This motherboard includes the Winbond speech controller to support a special feature called the ASUS POST Reporter™. This feature gives you vocal POST messages and alerts you of system events and boot status. In case of a boot failure, you will hear the specific cause of the problem.
  • Page 60 System completed Power-On Self Test • No action required Computer now booting from operating • No action required system You can disable the ASUS POST Reporter™ in the BIOS setup. See section “4.4.6 Speech Configuration”. Chapter 3: Powering up...

  • Page 61: Winbond Voice Editor

    POST Events Playing the default wave files To play the default wave files, simply click on a POST event on the left side of the screen, then click the Play button. The default language setting is English. ASUS A8V Deluxe motherboard...
  • Page 62 Changing the default language 1. Click the Load button. A window showing the available languages appears. 2. Select your desired language then click Open. The event messages for the language you selected appear on the Voice Editor screen. For some languages, not all events have a corresponding message due to file size constraints.
  • Page 63 5. From the Voice Editor screen, click the Add button to display the Add Wave File window. 6. Copy the wave files that you recorded to the database. Close the window when done. ASUS A8V Deluxe motherboard...
  • Page 64 7. Select a POST event on the Voice Editor screen, then click the Edit button. The Event Sound Editor window appears. 8. Locate and select your wave file for the event then click on the arrow opposite Voice1. The file you selected appears on the space next to it.

  • Page 65: Chapter 4: Bios Setup

    Chapter 4 This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. BIOS setup...
  • Page 66 Chapter summary Managing and updating your BIOS ....4-1 BIOS Setup program ........4-9 Main menu ............ 4-12 Advanced menu ........... 4-15 Power menu ..........4-30 Boot menu ............ 4-34 Exit menu ............4-39 ASUS A8V Deluxe motherboard...

  • Page 67: Managing And Updating Your Bios

    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.

  • Page 68: Using Afudos To Update The Bios

    4.1.2 Using AFUDOS to update the BIOS To update the BIOS using the AFUDOS.EXE utility: 1. Visit the ASUS website to download the latest BIOS file for your motherboard. Save the BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk. Write the BIOS file name on a piece of paper. You need to type the exact BIOS file name at the prompt.

  • Page 69: Using Afudos To Copy Bios From Pc

    Main filename Extension name A:\>afudos /oMYBIOS03.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. Reading flash ..0x0008CC00 (9%) ASUS A8V Deluxe motherboard...

  • Page 70: Using Asus Ez Flash To Update The Bios

    4.1.4 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you to easily update the BIOS without having to go through the long process of booting from a diskette and using a DOS-based utility. The EZ Flash is built-in to the BIOS firmware so it is accessible by simply pressing <Alt + F2>...

  • Page 71: Recovering The Bios With Crashfree Bios 2

    BIOS. See section “4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk.” To recover the BIOS from a floppy disk: 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... ASUS A8V Deluxe motherboard...
  • Page 72 3. Insert a floppy disk that contains the original or the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. If all the necessary files are found in the floppy disk, the BIOS update process continues. Make sure that the BIOS file in the floppy disk is renamed as “A8V .ROM”.

  • Page 73: Asus Update

    Visit ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file. 4.1.6 ASUS Update The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows ® environment. This utility is available in the support CD that comes with the motherboard package.
  • Page 74 3. If you select updating/ downloading from the Internet, select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic, or choose Auto Select. Click Next. 4. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to download. Click Next.

  • Page 75: Bios Setup Program

    The BIOS setup screens shown in this chapter are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest product and BIOS information. ASUS A8V Deluxe motherboard...

  • Page 76: Bios Menu Screen

    Language [English] Use [+] or [-] to configure system Primary IDE Master : [ST320413A] time. Primary IDE Slave : [ASUS CD-S340] Secondary IDE Master : [Not Detected] Secondary IDE Slave : [Not Detected] System Information Sub-menu items Navigation keys 4.2.2 Menu bar...

  • Page 77: Menu Items

    Up/Down arrow keys or PageUp/ PageDown keys to display the other items on the screen. 4.2.9 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item. ASUS A8V Deluxe motherboard 4-11...

  • Page 78: Main Menu

    [English] Use [+] or [-] to configure system Primary IDE Master : [ST320413A] time. Primary IDE Slave : [ASUS CD-S340] Secondary IDE Master : [Not Detected] Secondary IDE Slave : [Not Detected] System Information 4.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xxxx] Allows you to set the system time.

  • Page 79: Primary And Secondary Ide Master/Slave

    When set to Disabled, the data transfer from and to the device occurs one sector at a time. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS A8V Deluxe motherboard 4-13...

  • Page 80: System Information

    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.

  • Page 81: Advanced Menu

    The items in this menu show the CPU-related information auto-detected by BIOS. HyperTransport(HT) Configuration HyperTransport Configuration Memory Configuration Options AMD Cool & Quiet Configuration Processor Type : AMD Athlon(tm) 64 Processor 3400+ Speed : 2200MHz ASUS A8V Deluxe motherboard 4-15...

  • Page 82: Memory Configuration

    HyperTransport Configuration HyperTransport Configuration K8 CPU to AGP HyperTransport Frequency Selection HT Frequency [1000 MHz] HT DATA Width (Upstream) [16 BIT] HT DATA Width (Downstream) [16 BIT] HT Frequency [1000 MHz] Allows frequency selection of HyperTransport transfer from K8 CPU to AGP.
  • Page 83 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] ASUS A8V Deluxe motherboard 4-17...
  • Page 84 TRFC [Auto] Sets the TRFC. Configuration options: [Auto] [9 CLK] [10 CLK] [11 CLK] [12 CLK] [13 CLK] [14 CLK] [15 CLK] TRCD [Auto] Sets the TRCD. Configuration options: [Auto] [2 CLK] [3 CLK] [4 CLK] [5 CLK] [6 CLK] TWR [Auto] Sets the TWR.

  • Page 85: Ecc Configuration

    Sets the system to correct DRAM ECC errors immediately when they occur, even if background scrubbing is on. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ECC Chip Kill [Disabled] Enables or disables the ECC chip kill feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS A8V Deluxe motherboard 4-19...
  • Page 86 This feature requires the AMD CPU heatsink and fan assembly with monitor chip. If you purchased a separate heatsink and fan package, use the ASUS Q-Fan Technology feature to automatically adjust the CPU fan speed according to your system loading.

  • Page 87: Chipset

    Configuration options: [PCI] [AGP] Search for MDA Resources [Yes] Sets whether to allow search for MDA resources. Configuration options: [Yes] [No] VLink 8X Supported [Enabled] Enables or disables VLink 8X support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS A8V Deluxe motherboard 4-21...

  • Page 88: Southbridge Configuration

    AGP Mode [AGP 8X] Allows you to set the data throughput of your AGP graphics card. This motherboard supports the AGP 8X interface that transfers video data at 2.12GB/s. The default and configuration options vary depending on the speed of AGP card you installed. If you installed an AGP 8X graphics card, the configuration options are as follows: [8X] [4X] or if you installed an AGP 4X graphics card, the configuration options are as follows: [4X] [2X].

  • Page 89: Usb Configuration

    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). Configuration options: [HiSpeed ] [Full Speed] ASUS A8V Deluxe motherboard 4-23...

  • Page 90: Onboard Devices Configuration

    4.4.3 Onboard Devices Configuration Onboard AC’97 Audio [Enabled] OnChip SATA BOOTROM [Enabled] OnBoard Promise Controller [Enabled] Operating Mode [RAID] OnBoard LAN [Enabled] OnBoard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] OnBoard IEEE 1394 [Enabled] Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Serial Port2 Address [2F8/IRQ3] Parallel Port Address [Disabled] OnBoard Game/MIDI Port [Disabled]...
  • Page 91 Parallel Port Mode is set to EPP. Configuration options: [1.9] [1.7] Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7] Configuration options: [IRQ5] [IRQ7] Onboard Game/MIDI Port [Disabled] Enables or disables the onboard Game/MIDI port. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS A8V Deluxe motherboard 4-25...

  • Page 92: Pci Pnp

    4.4.4 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.

  • Page 93: Jumperfree Configuration

    Selecting a very high CPU frequency may cause the system to become unstable! If this happens, revert to the default setting. CPU Speed/Voltage Setting [Auto] Allows you to set a specific VCore offset voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] ASUS A8V Deluxe motherboard 4-27...
  • Page 94 CPU Speed [800 MHz] Allows you to manually set the CPU speed. The configuration options vary depending on the speed of the processor installed. This item appears only when the CPU Speed/Voltage Setting item is set to Manual. CPU Voltage [1.450 V] Allows you to manually set the CPU voltage.

  • Page 95: Speech Configuration

    [Disabled] Report System Booting [Disabled] Speech POST Reporter [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Speech POST Reporter™ feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear only when Speech POST Reporter™ is set to Enabled. Report IDE Error [Disabled] Enables or disables the Report IDE Error feature.

  • Page 96: Power Menu

    Enabling Instant Music automatically disables the PS/2 keyboard power up feature. See page 5-9 for details. Instant Music CD-ROM Drive [IDE Secondary Master] Allows you to select the CD-ROM drive that you wish to use for the Instant Music CD playback. Configuration options: [IDE Primary Master] [IDE Primary Slave] [IDE Secondary Master] [IDE Secondary Slave] The above item appears only if you enable the Instant Music item.

  • Page 97: Acpi 2.0 Support

    Allows the system to go into On/Off mode or suspend mode when the power button is pressed. Configuration options: [On/Off] [Suspend] Suspend Power Saving Type [C3] Sets the Suspend Power Saving Type. Configuration options: [C3] [S1] ASUS A8V Deluxe motherboard 4-31...
  • Page 98 Restore on AC Power Loss [Last State] When set to Power Off, the system goes into off state after an AC power loss. When set to Power On, the system goes on after an AC power loss. When set to Last State, the system goes into either off or on state whatever the system state before the AC power loss.

  • Page 99: Hardware Monitor

    The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU, chassis, and power fan speeds in rotations per minute (RPM). If any of the fans is not connected to the motherboard, the specific field shows N/A. ASUS A8V Deluxe motherboard 4-33...

  • Page 100: Boot Menu

    Chassis Q-Fan Control [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Chassis fan control function. When this field is set to [Enabled], the item Chassis Fan Ratio appears. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chassis Fan Ratio [11/16] Allows you to select the fan speed ratio. This item appears only if the Chassis Q-Fan Control item is Enabled.

  • Page 101: Boot Device Priority

    Allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Make sure that the above item is set to [Enabled] if you want to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature. ASUS A8V Deluxe motherboard 4-35...

  • Page 102: Security

    Add On ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Sets the display mode for option ROM. Configuration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep Current] Bootup Num-Lock [On] Allows you to select the power-on state for the NumLock. Configuration options: [Off] [On] PS/2 Mouse Support [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable support for PS/2 mouse.
  • Page 103 View Only allows access but does not allow change to any field. Limited allows change only to selected fields, such as Date and Time. Full Access allows viewing and changing all the fields in the Setup utility. ASUS A8V Deluxe motherboard 4-37...
  • Page 104 Change User Password Select this item to set or change the user password. The User Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed. After you have set a password, this item shows Installed. To set a User Password: 1.

  • Page 105: Exit Menu

    Select this option only if you do not want to save the changes that you made to the Setup program. If you made changes to fields other than System Date, System Time, and Password, the BIOS asks for a confirmation before exiting. ASUS A8V Deluxe motherboard 4-39...
  • Page 106 Discard Changes Allows you to discard the selections you made and restore the previously saved values. After selecting this option, a confirmation appears. Select Yes to discard any changes and load the previously saved values. Load Setup Defaults This option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus.

  • Page 107: Chapter 5: Software Support

    Chapter 5 This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. Software support...
  • Page 108 Installing an operating system ..... 5-1 Support CD information ........ 5-1 Software Information ........5-7 AI Net feature ..........5-11 Audio configurations ........5-12 RAID configurations ........5-18 Creating a RAID driver disk ......5-33 Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ Technology ...... 5-34 ASUS A8V Deluxe motherboard...

  • Page 109: Installing An Operating System

    The contents of the support CD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website for updates. 5.2.1 Running the support CD To begin using the support CD, simply insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive.

  • Page 110: Drivers Menu

    5.2.2 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.

  • Page 111: Utilities Menu

    This utility helps you keep your computer in healthy operating condition. ASUS Update Allows you to download the latest version of the BIOS from the ASUS website. Before using the ASUS Update, make sure that you have an Internet connection so you can connect to the ASUS website.

  • Page 112: Manuals Menu

    ® Installs the Adobe Acrobat Reader V5.0. ASUS Screen Saver Installs the ASUS screen saver. Cool ‘n’ Quiet Software Installs the Cool ‘n’ Quiet! Technology software. Promise Array Management Utility Installs the Promise Array Management Utility. Use this utility to configure a disk array for RAID installations.

  • Page 113: Asus Contact Information

    5.2.5 ASUS Contact information Clicking the ASUS Contact Information tab displays as stated. You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide. 5.2.6 Other information The icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the support CD.
  • Page 114 Browse this CD Displays the support CD contents in graphical format. Technical Support Form Displays the ASUS Technical Support Request Form that you have to fill out when requesting technical support. Filelist Displays the contents of the support CD and a brief description of each in text format.

  • Page 115: Software Information

    5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo2™ The ASUS MyLogo2™ is automatically installed when you install the ASUS Update utility from the software menu. See section “5.2.3 Utilities menu”. Before using ASUS MyLogo2™ feature, use the AFUDOS utility to make a copy of your original BIOS file, or obtain the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website.
  • Page 116 Your system boots with the new boot logo. Instead of starting from ASUS Update, you can also launch ASUS MyLogo2™ directly from the Windows Start menu to change your BIOS boot logo. After you have modified the BIOS file with the new logo, use the ASUS Update utility to upload the new BIOS.

  • Page 117: Asus Instant Music

    • Instant Music only supports PS/2 keyboard. To enable ASUS Instant Music: 1. Connect the analog audio cable from the optical drive (CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, or CD-RW drive) to the 4-pin CD-In connector (labeled CD) on the motherboard. See section “2.7 Connectors” for the location.
  • Page 118 To use ASUS Instant Music: 1. Ensure that the power cord is plugged to a grounded power source, so that the system has 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 BIOS.

  • Page 119: Ai Net Feature

    2000 operating systems only. • The Virtual Cable Tester™ (VCT) feature works in Gigabit LAN only. • The Run button on the VCT Tester dialogue box is disabled if no problem is detected on the network. ASUS A8V Deluxe motherboard 5-11...

  • Page 120: Audio Configurations

    Audio configurations ® The Realtek ALC850 AC ‘97 audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability to deliver the ultimate audio experience on your PC. The software provides Jack-Sensing function (Line-In, Line-Out, Mic-In), S/PDIF out support and interrupt capability. The ALC850 also includes the ®...

  • Page 121: S/Pdif Options

    1. From the Realtek Audio Control Panel, click the SPDIF button. 2. Click the option buttons to change your S/PDIF out settings. 3. Click the Exit (X) button on the upper-right hand corner of the window to exit. ASUS A8V Deluxe motherboard 5-13...

  • Page 122: Speaker Configuration

    5.5.3 Speaker Configuration This option allows you to set your speaker configuration. To set the speaker configuration: 1. From the Realtek Audio Control Panel, click the Speaker Configuration button. 2. Select from the combo list box your current speaker setup, then click Auto Test to test your settings.

  • Page 123: Ai Audio Feature

    5. When finished, the utility prompts the Realtek EZ-connection dialog box showing your current audio connections. The text at the bottom of the box explains your audio connection status. An X mark denotes an incorrect connection. ASUS A8V Deluxe motherboard 5-15...

  • Page 124: Hrtf Demo

    6. If there are detected problems, make sure that your audio cables are connected to the proper audio jack and repeat connector sensing. 7. Click the X button to exit EZ-connection dialog box. 8. Click the Exit (X) button on the upper-right hand corner of the window to exit audio control panel.

  • Page 125: General Settings

    Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Pink Mic In Mic In Mic In Mic In Gray Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Black Side Speaker Out Yellow Orange Center/Subwoofer Center/Subwoofer ASUS A8V Deluxe motherboard 5-17...

  • Page 126: Raid Configurations

    RAID configurations ® The motherboard includes the Promise PDC20378 controller chipset and the VIA VT8237 controller integrated in the SouthBridge to support Redundant Array of Independent Disks (RAID) configurations. Using four Serial ATA hard disks and two UltraDMA133 hard disks, you can set up RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, Multi-RAID and JBOD configurations.

  • Page 127: Installing Hard Disks

    4. Boot the system and enter the BIOS Setup Utility. 5. Go to Advanced > Onboard Devices Configuration and make sure the Onboard Promise Controller item is Enabled. 6. Set the Operating Mode as RAID. 7. Save your changes and Exit Setup. ASUS A8V Deluxe motherboard 5-19...

  • Page 128: Promise ® Raid Configurations

    ® 5.6.2 Promise RAID configurations ® The Promise PDC20378 controller supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, and Multi-RAID configurations. Use the MBFastTrak378™ BIOS and the FastBuild™ utility to configure a disk array. Refer to the FastTrak 378 Quick Start Guide and SATA Quick Start Guide in the support CD for detailed information on RAID configurations under different operating systems.
  • Page 129 (OS). The OS will treat the RAID 0 array as a single drive unit. During the OS installation, the system prompts you to install third-party SCSI or RAID driver. Refer to section “5.7 Creating a RAID driver disk” for details. ASUS A8V Deluxe motherboard 5-21...
  • Page 130 Creating a RAID 1 array (Security) Creating a Security Array with New Drives 1. In the FastBuild™ utility main menu, press <1> to select Auto Setup. FastBuild (tm) Utility 2.00 (c) 2002-2005 Promise Technology, Inc. [ Auto Setup Options Menu ] Optimize Array for: Security [ Array Setup Configuration ]...
  • Page 131 6. From the source drive window, use the arrow keys to select the source drive. 7. Press <Ctrl+Y> to save the selection and start the duplication. The following message appears: Start to duplicate the image... Do you want to continue? (Yes/No) Y - Continue N - Abort ASUS A8V Deluxe motherboard 5-23...
  • Page 132 8. Press <Y> to continue. Press <N> to return to the main menu. 9. When complete, the utility prompts that your Security array has been created. 10. Press any key to reboot the system. 11. Install an operating system. During the OS installation, the system prompts you to install third-party SCSI or RAID driver.
  • Page 133 9. When completed, the utility prompts you to reboot the system. Press any key to reboot your system. Controller Configuration (6): This command shows the default for Controller Configuration. The default value is [Enabled]. ASUS A8V Deluxe motherboard 5-25...

  • Page 134: Via Raid Configurations

    5.6.3 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. Refer to VIA8237 SATA Quick Setup guide found in the support CD for detailed information on RAID configurations under different operating systems.

  • Page 135: Create Array

    RAID array for stripped sets. If you want to auto-configure, proceed to the next step, otherwise, skip to step 5. 3. Select Auto Setup for Performance and press <Enter>. The following confirmation message appears. Auto create array will destroy all data on disks, Continue? (Y/N) ASUS A8V Deluxe motherboard 5-27...

  • Page 136: Raid 1 For Data Protection

    4. Press <Y> to confirm or <N> to return to the configuration options. If you selected <Y>, proceed to step 9. 5. Select Select Disk Drives, then press <Enter>. Use arrow keys to select disk drive, then press <Enter> to mark selected drive. An asterisk appears before a selected drive.
  • Page 137 9. If you select <N>, the following confirmation message appears. The data on the selected disks will be destroyed. Continue? (Y/N) 10. Press <Y> to confirm or <N> to return to the configuration options. 11. Press <Esc> to go back to main menu. ASUS A8V Deluxe motherboard 5-29...
  • Page 138 RAID Span for capacity 1. From the create array menu, select Array Mode, then press <Enter>. The supported RAID configurations appear on a pop-up menu. RAID 0 for performance RAID 1 for data protection RAID 0/1 RAID SPAN for capacity RAID SPAN for capacity 2.

  • Page 139: Delete Array

    RAID array for boot. After selection, the Status of the selected array will change to Boot. 3. Press <ESC> to return to the menu items. Follow the same procedure to deselect the the boot array. ASUS A8V Deluxe motherboard 5-31...

  • Page 140: Serial Number View

    Serial Number View 1. From the VIA RAID BIOS utility main menu, select Serial Number View then press <Enter>. 2. From the list of channel used for IDE RAID arrays, use the arrow keys to move the selection bar on each item. The serial number for the selected drive is displayed at the bottom of the screen.

  • Page 141: Creating A Raid Driver Disk

    2. Press <F6> then insert the floppy disk with RAID driver into the floppy disk drive. 3. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation. For additional information on RAID installation and configuration, refer to the Manuals menu of the support CD. ASUS A8V Deluxe motherboard 5-33...

  • Page 142: Cool 'N' Quiet!™ Technology

    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. 5.8.1 Enabling Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ Technology To enable Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ Technology: 1.
  • Page 143 AMD heatsink and fan assembly with monitor chip. • If you purchased a separate heatsink and fan package, use the ASUS Q-Fan Technology feature to automatically adjust the CPU fan speed according to your system loading. ASUS A8V Deluxe motherboard...

  • Page 144: Launching The Cool 'N' Quiet Software

    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. If you are using Windows ® XP, click the Start button. Select All Programs >...

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