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Asus K8V-F User Manual

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  • Page 1 K8V-F 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

    Contents Notices ... v Safety information ... vi About this guide ... vii K8V-F specification summary ... ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! ... 1-2 1.2 Special features ... 1-2 1.2.1 Product highlights ... 1-2 1.2.2 ASUS unique features ... 1-4 1.3 Before you proceed ...
  • Page 4 Using AFUDOS to copy the current BIOS ... 2-3 2.1.3 Using AFUDOS to update the BIOS ... 2-3 2.1.4 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS ... 2-5 2.1.5 Recovering the BIOS with CrashFree BIOS 2 ... 2-6 2.1.6 ASUS Update ...
  • Page 5 Contents 2.6 Boot menu ... 2-32 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority ... 2-32 2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration ... 2-33 2.6.3 Security ... 2-34 2.7 Exit menu ... 2-36...

  • Page 6: Notices

    Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with FCC Rules Part 15. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference, and • This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation.

  • Page 7: 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 8: About This Guide

    Where to find more information Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS websites worldwide provide 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 9: K8V-F Specification Summary

    K8V-F specification summary* Socket 754 for AMD Athlon™ 64 processor with built-in AMD64 architecture that supports simultaneous 32-bit and Chipset VIA K8T800 VIA VT8237 System bus Scalable HyperTransport™ Bus Memory 2 x 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets for up to 2GB unbuffered...
  • Page 10 Form Factor * Specifications are subject to change without notice. 4Mb Flash EEPROM AMI BIOS with enhanced ACPI, PnP, DMI2.0, Green,TCAV, ASUS EZ Flash PCI 2.2, USB 2.0/1.1 DMI 2.0, WOL/WOR by PME, Wake on USB/KB/Mouse ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm)

  • Page 11: Chapter 1: Product Introduction

    Chapter 1 This chapter describes the features of this motherboard. It includes brief explanations of the special attributes of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. Product introduction...

  • Page 12: Welcome

    K8V-F provides a powerful platform for your diverse computing needs. HyperTransport™ features a 16-bit/1.6GHz data transfer rate between the processor and the K8V-F chipset for a total 6.4 GB/s bandwidth. This speeds up the link between computer peripherals and optimizes over-all system performance.

  • Page 13: Asus Unique Features

    6-channel and digital audio solution Providing high-quality, 6-channel audio solution is the Realtek ALC655 Audio CODEC. K8V-F also comes with a rear panel S/PDIF out jack and a S/PDIF in connector at midboard to turn your computer into a high-end entertainment system with digital connectivity to powerful sound systems.

  • Page 14: Before You Proceed

    Onboard LED The K8V-F motherboard comes with a standby power LED. When lit, this green LED (SB_PWR) indicates that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode, a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component.

  • Page 15: Motherboard Overview

    Center:Line Out IE1394_1 Below:Mic In 8201BL VT6307 Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) PCI1 K8V-F PCI2 PCI3 PCI4 ALC655 PCI5 FP_AUDIO ASUS K8V-F motherboard user guide 24.5cm (9.6in) CPU_FAN VT8237 CLRTC CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power ® USBPWR56 USBPWR78 BUZZER USB78 USB56...

  • Page 16: Placement Direction

    1.4.2 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the chassis in the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 1.4.3 Screw holes Place six (9) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis.

  • Page 17: Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

    Incorrect installation of the CPU into the socket may bend the pins and severely damage the CPU! 1.5.2 Installing the CPU Follow these steps to install a CPU. 1. Locate the 478-pin ZIF socket on the motherboard. ASUS K8V-F motherboard user guide Gold triangle...
  • Page 18 2. Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to a 90°- 100° angle. 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 its marked corner matches the base of the socket lever.

  • Page 19: System Memory

    The following figure illustrates the location of the DDR DIMM sockets. K8V-F ® K8V-F 184-Pin DDR DIMM Sockets 1.6.2 Memory configuratins You may install 64MB, 128MB, 256MB, 512MB and 1GB DDR DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from qualified vendors.

  • Page 20: Installing A Dimm

    1.6.3 Installing a DIMM Make sure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. Follow these steps to install a DIMM. 1.

  • Page 21: Expansion Slots

    Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. SeeChapter 4 for information on BIOS setup. Assign an IRQ to the card. Refer to the tables on the next page. Install the software drivers for the expansion card. ASUS K8V-F motherboard user guide 1-11...
  • Page 22 Standard interrupt assignments Priority These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices. IRQ assignments for this motherboard INT A PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 PCI slot 3 PCI slot 4 PCI slot 5 Onboard 1394 Serial ATA AGP slot Onboard Audio When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support...

  • Page 23: Pci Slots

    AGP slot onyour motherboard. Install only 1.5V AGP cards on this motherboard! 3.3V AGP cards are not supported in this motherboard K8V-F ® K8V-F Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) ASUS K8V-F motherboard user guide Keyed for 1.5v 1-13...

  • Page 24: Jumpers

    K8V-F ® K8V-F Clear RTC RAM 2. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR1) 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 (the default is the [Disabled).
  • Page 25 USB ports. K8V-F ® K8V-F USB Device Wake Up • 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 26: Connectors

    4. BIOS Recovery procedure Please set on the board the BIOS Recovery jumper BIOS-R to 2-3. Visit the Fujitsu Siemens website to download the latest BIOS file foryour motherboard and rename it to K8VF.ROM. Save the BIOS file to a floppy disk. Insert this floppy disk into the floppy disk drive and start the PC.

  • Page 27: Internal Connectors

    This connector supports the provided floppy drive ribbon cable. After connecting one end to the motherboard, connect the other end to the floppy drive. (Pin 5 is removed to prevent incorrect insertion when using ribbon cables with pin 5 plug). ASUS K8V-F motherboard user guide 6-Channel Rear Speaker Out...
  • Page 28 K8V-F ® K8V-F Floppy Disk Drive Connector 2. Auxilliary connector (4-pin AUX) This connector allows you to receive stereo audio input from sound sources. ® K8V-F Internal Audio Connector 3. IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE, SEC_IDE) This connector supports the provided UltraATA133 IDE hard disk ribbon cable.
  • Page 29 Parallel ATA interface. • Hot plug support for Serial ATA drive and connections are not available in this motherboard. • Install Windows ASUS K8V-F motherboard user guide SATA2 SATA1 ® XP™ Service Pack 1 when using Serial ATA. 1-19...
  • Page 30 DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan connectors! K8V-F ® K8V-F 12-Volt Fan Connectors IEEE 1394 connector (10-1 pin IE1394_1) This orange connector is for the IEEE 1394 module. Attach the 10-1 pin cable plugs to these connectors. You may also connect a 1394-compliant internal hard disk to this connector.
  • Page 31 8. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin FP_AUDIO) This is an interface for the Intel front panel audio cable that allow convenient connection and control of audio devices. K8V-F ® K8V-F Front Panel Audio Connector ASUS K8V-F motherboard user guide ATXPWR ATX12V Pin 1 +5.0VDC...
  • Page 32 12 Mbps on USB 1.1 allows faster Internet connection, interactive gaming, and simultaneous running of high-speed peripherals. NEVER connect a 1394 cable to the USB_56 or USB_78 connector. Doing so will damage the motherboard! ® K8V-F USB 2.0 Header The USB module is purchased separately. 1-22 USB78 USB56...
  • Page 33 IDE connectors cause the IDE LED to light up. • Reset Switch Lead (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector connects to the case-mounted reset switch for rebootingthe system without turning off the system power. ASUS K8V-F motherboard user guide Power LED Power Switch F_PANEL Reset Switch...
  • Page 34 1-24 Chapter1: Product Introduction...

  • Page 35: Chapter 2: Bios Information

    Chapter 2 This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. BIOS information...

  • Page 36: Managing And Updating Your Bios

    ASUS Update utilities. • Visit the Fujitsu Siemens website and download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. Do either one of the following to create a bootable floppy disk.

  • Page 37: Using Afudos To Copy The Current Bios

    To update the BIOS using the AFUDOS.EXE: 1. Visit the Fujitsu Siemens website (www.fujitsu-siemens.com/homePC) to download the latest BIOS file for your motherboard. Save the BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk. ASUS K8V-F motherboard user guide...
  • Page 38 Write down the BIOS file name to a piece of paper. You need to type the exact BIOS file name at the prompt. 2. Copy the AFUDOS.EXE utility to the bootable floppy disk that contains the BIOS file. 3. Boot the system from the floppy disk. 4.

  • Page 39: Using Asus Ez Flash To Update The Bios

    2.1.4 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 floppy disk and using a DOS-based utility. The EZ Flash is built-in the BIOS LPC chip so it is accessible by simply pressing <Alt>...

  • Page 40: Bios Setup Program

    BIOS Setup program This motherboard supports a programmable Low Pin Count (LPC) chip that you can update using the provided utility described in section “2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS.” Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your system, or prompted to “Run Setup”.

  • Page 41: Menu Bar

    At the bottom right corner of a menu screen are the navigation keys for that particular menu. Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu and change the settings. Some of the navigation keys differ from one screen to another. ASUS K8V-F motherboard user guide Configuration fields [11:10:19] Use [ENTER], [TAB] or...

  • Page 42: Menu Items

    Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.] select a field. Use [+] or [-] to Primary IDE Master [ST321122A] configure system Primary IDE Slave [ASUS CDS520/] time. Secondary IDE Master [Not Detected] Secondary IDE Slave [Not Detected] System Information Menu items...

  • Page 43: Main Menu

    2.3.3 Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.] Sets the type of floppy drive installed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [360K, 5.25 in.] [1.2M , 5.25 in.] [720K , 3.5 in.] [1.44M, 3.5 in.] [2.88M, 3.5 in.] ASUS K8V-F motherboard user guide [11:10:19] Use [ENTER], [TAB] or...

  • Page 44: Primary/Secondary Ide Master/Slave

    2.3.4 Primary/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 Enter to display the IDE device information. Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Master Device : Hard Disk Device...

  • Page 45: System Information

    Build Date : 10/21/03 : K8V-F028 : K8V-F028 System Memory System Memory Size : 256MB Size : 256MB AMI BIOS This item displays the auto-detected BIOS information. System Memory This item displays the auto-detected system memory. ASUS K8V-F motherboard user guide 2-11...

  • Page 46: Advanced Menu

    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 CPU Configuration Chipset Chipset...
  • Page 47 Configuration options: [16 BIT] [8 BIT] HT DATA Width (Downstream) [16 BIT] This item allows selection of the HyperTransport downstream data width. Configuration options: [16 BIT] [8 BIT] ASUS K8V-F motherboard user guide Enable link tristate Enable link tristate during the disconnected...

  • Page 48: Memory Configuration

    Memory Configuration The Memory Configuration menu allows you to change the system memory settings. The dimmed items (Memory CLK, CAS Latency, TRCD, TRAS, TRP) are auto-detected by the BIOS. Memory Configuration Memory Configuration Memory Configuration Memory Configuration ECC Configuration ECC Configuration Memory CLK : 266MHz Memory CLK...

  • Page 49: Ecc Configuration

    This item enables or disables the DRAM ECC that allows hardware to automatically report and correct memory errors and maintain system integrity. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS K8V-F motherboard user guide Master ECC Enable supports on all nodes for [Disabled] ECC error detect and correction.
  • Page 50 L2 Cache BG Scrub [Disabled] This option sets automatic correction of L2 data cache RAM when idle. 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] [42.00ms] [84.00ms] Data Cache BG Scrub [Disabled] This option sets automatic correction of L1 data cache RAM when idle.

  • Page 51: Chipset

    The Chipset menu allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu. AGP Bridge Configuration SouthBridge Configuration USB Configuration ASUS K8V-F motherboard user guide Enabled/Disabled AMD K8 Cool N’Quiet function. [Enabled] Options for VIA AGP Chipset.
  • Page 52 AGP Bridge Configuration Primary Graphics Adapter Search for MDA Resources AGP Mode AGP Fast Write Graphics Aperture Size Primary Graphics Adapter [AGP] This item will switch the PCI Bus scanning order while searching for a video card. This allows you to select the type of Primary VGA in case of multiple video controllers.

  • Page 53: Southbridge Configuration

    Legacy USB Support USB 2.0 Controller Mode The Module Version and USB Devices Enabled items show the auto-detected values. If no USB device is detected, the item shows None. ASUS K8V-F motherboard user guide [1.4] [Disabled] Enabled/Disabled AMD k8 Cool N’Quiet function.
  • Page 54 USB 1.1 Ports Configuration [USB 8 Ports] This item allows you to set the number of USB ports to activate. Configuration options: [Disabled] [USB 2 Ports] [USB 4 Ports] [USB 6 Ports] [USB 8 Ports] USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] This option allows you to enable or disable the USB 2.0 controller. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Legacy USB Support [Auto] This item allows you to enable or disable support for legacy USB devices.

  • Page 55: Onboard Devices Configuration

    Allows you to select the Serial Port1 base address. Configuration options: [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3] Parallel Port Address [378] Allows you to select the Parallel port base addresses. Configuration options: [Disabled] [378] [278] [3BC] ASUS K8V-F motherboard user guide [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled]...
  • Page 56 Parallel Port Mode [Normal] Allows you to select the Parallel port mode. Configuration options: [Normal] [Bi-Directional] [EPP] [ECP] EPP Version [1.9] This item appears only when the Parallel Port Mode is set to [EPP]. It allows you to to select the Parallel Port EPP version. Configuration options: [1.9] [1.7] ECP Mode DMA Channel [DMA3] This item appears only when the Parallel Port Mode is set to [ECP].

  • Page 57: Pcipnp

    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] ASUS K8V-F motherboard user guide NO: Lets the BIOS configure all the devices in the system.

  • Page 58: Power Menu

    Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the power settings. Select an item then press Enter to display the configuration options. ACPI Aware O/S Suspend Mode Repost Video on S3 Resume ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC Support APM Configuration Hardware Monitor 2.5.1 ACPI Aware O/S [Yes]...

  • Page 59: Apm Configuration

    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]...[15] ASUS K8V-F motherboard user guide [Enabled] Go into On/Off, Standby or Suspend when Power [On/Off] button is pressed.
  • Page 60 Video Power Down Mode [Suspend] Allows you to select the video power down mode. Configuration options: [Suspend] [Disabled] [Standby] Hard Disk Power Down Mode [Enabled] Allows you to select the hard disk power down mode. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable RTC to generate a wake event.

  • Page 61: Hardware Monitor

    If any of the monitored items is out of range, the following error message appears: “Hardware Monitor found an error. Enter Power setup menu for details”. You will then be prompted to “Press F1 to continue or DEL to enter SETUP”. ASUS K8V-F motherboard user guide [44°C/111°F] [36°C/96.5°F]...

  • Page 62: Boot Menu

    Configuration options: [xxxxx Drive] [Disabled] 2-28 Specifies the boot device priority sequence. Specifies the boot sequence from the [1st FLOPPY DRIVE] available devices. [PM-ST320413A] [PS-ASUS CD-S340] A device enclosed in parenthesis has been disabled in the corresponding type menu. Chapter 2: BIOS information...

  • Page 63: Boot Settings Configuration

    Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display [Enabled] When set to Enabled, the system displays the message “Press DEL to run Setup” during POST. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS K8V-F motherboard user guide Allows BIOS to skip Allows BIOS to skip certain tests while...

  • Page 64: Security

    Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this function allows the option ROMs to trap Interrupt 19. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.6.3 Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. Select an item then press Enter to display the configuration options. Security Settings Supervisor Password User Password...

  • Page 65: Change User Password

    Setup and booting the system. Configuration options: [Setup] [Always] Boot Sector Virus Protection [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the boot sector virus protection. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS K8V-F motherboard user guide <Enter> to change password. Not Installed <Enter>...

  • Page 66: Exit Menu

    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 Options Exit & Save Changes Exit & Save Changes Exit &...

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