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  • Page 1 K8V-X 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

    1.1 Welcome! ... 1-2 1.2 Package contents ... 1-2 1.3 Special features ... 1-3 1.3.1 Product Highlights ... 1-3 1.3.2 Unique ASUS features ... 1-4 1.4 Before you proceed ... 1-5 1.5 Motherboard overview ... 1-6 1.5.1 Motherboard layout ... 1-6 1.5.2 Placement direction ...
  • Page 4 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 2.2 BIOS Setup program ... 2-8 2.2.1...
  • Page 5 Utilities menu ... 3-4 3.2.4 Manual menu ... 3-5 3.2.5 ASUS Contact Information ... 3-5 3.3 ASUS Instant Music Lite ... 3-6 3.4 VIA RAID configurations ... 3-8 3.4.1 Installing hard disks ... 3-8 3.4.2 VIA RAID configurations ... 3-9 3.5 Creating a RAID driver disk ...

  • Page 6: Notices

    1. ASUS Websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. The ASUS websites are listed in the ASUS Contact Information on the inside front cover. 2. Optional Documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer.

  • 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. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device.

  • Page 8: About This Guide

    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.

  • Page 9: K8V-X Specifications Summary

    Memory and VLink voltage adjustable Features SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) from 200 MHz up to Adjustable FSB/DDR ratio ASUS JumperFree ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) Special features ASUS AI NET ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS EZ Flash ASUS CrashFree BIOS2 ASUS MyLogo2™...
  • Page 10 S/PDIF out connector GAME/MIDI connector Front panel audio connector 4Mb Flash EEPROM AMI BIOS with enhanced ACPI, PnP, DMI, ASUS EZ Flash, ASUS MyLogo2, SM BIOS 2.3, Multi-Language BIOS, CrashFree BIOS 2 PCI 2.2, USB 2.0/1.1 WOL by PME, WOR by PME ATX power supply (with 4-pin 12V plug) ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm)

  • Page 11: Chapter 1: Product Introduction

    Chapter 1 This chapter describes the features of the motherboard. It includes brief descriptions of the motherboard components, and illustrations of the layout, jumper settings, and connectors. Product introduction...

  • Page 12: Welcome

    Thank you for buying the ASUS 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.

  • Page 13: Special Features

    AGP 8X (AGP 3.0) is the VGA interface specification that enables enhanced graphics performance with maximum bandwidth speeds of up to 2.12 GB/s. S/PDIF out The motherboard’s S/PDIF out function turns your computer into a high-end entertainment system with digital connectivity to powerful speaker systems. ASUS K8V-X motherboard...

  • Page 14: Unique Asus Features

    CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you to restore the original BIOS data from the ASUS support CD in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. This protection eliminates the need to buy a replacement ROM chip. See page 2-6.

  • Page 15: Before You Proceed

    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...

  • Page 16: Motherboard Overview

    Motherboard overview 1.5.1 Motherboard layout PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard ATX12V KBPWR SPDIF_O COM1 USBPWR12 F_USB12 USBPWR34 Bottom: Top: USB3 RJ-45 USB4 Top:Line In Center:Line Out Below:Mic In Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) PCI1 Marvell Gigabit PCI2 PCI3 SPDIF_OUT PCI4 AD1980 ®...

  • Page 17: Placement Direction

    Place nine (9) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so may damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis ASUS K8V-X motherboard...

  • Page 18: Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

    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. K8V-X ®...

  • Page 19: Installing The Cpu

    5. When the CPU is in place, push down the socket lever to secure the CPU. The lever clicks on the side tab to indicate that it is locked. 6. Install specifically designed heatsink and fan assembly. ASUS K8V-X motherboard Socket Lever Small triangle Gold triangle...

  • Page 20: System Memory

    System memory 1.7.1 DIMM sockets location The following figure illustrates the location of the DDR DIMM sockets. 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.
  • Page 21 Double Side Double Side Single Side Single Side Single Side Single Side Double Side Double Side Double Side Double Side ASUS K8V-X motherboard DIMM Slot DIMM2 DIMM3 Single Side Single Side Double Side Double Side Single Side Double Side Single Side...
  • Page 22 Infineon 512MB Infineon 256MB Infineon 512MB CORSAIR 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. 1-12 Chip Number Chip Brand...

  • Page 23: Installing A Dimm

    4. Install the drivers and/or software applications for the expansion card according to the card documentation. 1.8.1 Standard interrupt assignments Priority These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices. ASUS K8V-X motherboard DDR DIMM Unlocked Standard Function System Timer...

  • Page 24: Irq Assignments For This Motherboard

    1.8.2 IRQ assignments for this motherboard PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 PCI slot 3 PCI slot 4 PCI slot 5 Gigabit LAN AGP slot 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.

  • Page 25: Agp Slot

    K8V-X ® K8V-X 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. ASUS K8V-X motherboard Keyed for 1.5v 1-15...

  • Page 26: Jumpers

    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.
  • Page 27 500mA on the +5VSB lead for each USB port. Otherwise, the system would not power up. • The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in sleep mode. ASUS K8V-X motherboard KBPWR +5VSB (Default) USBPWR12...

  • Page 28: Connectors

    1.10 Connectors This section describes and illustrates the motherboard rear panel and internal connectors. 1.10.1 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.
  • Page 29 9. Serial connector. This 9-pin COM1 port is for serial devices. 10. S/PDIF out jack. This jack connects to external audio output devices. 11. PS/2 keyboard port. This purple connector is for a PS/2 keyboard. ASUS K8V-X motherboard 4-Speaker 6-Speaker...

  • Page 30: Internal Connectors

    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.
  • Page 31 4. Internal audio connectors (4-pin CD, AUX) These connectors allow you to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card. K8V-X ® K8V-X Internal Audio Connectors ASUS K8V-X motherboard ATXPWR ATX12V Pin 1 +12.0VDC +12V DC +5.0VDC...
  • Page 32 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.
  • Page 33 By default, the pins labeled “Chassis Signal” and “Ground” are shorted with a jumper cap. If you wish to use the chassis intrusion detection feature, remove the jumper cap from the pins. K8V-X ® K8V-X Chassis Alarm Lead ASUS K8V-X motherboard FP_AUDIO BLINE_OUT_L Line out_L BLINE_OUT_R Line out_R...
  • Page 34 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.
  • Page 35 • System Warning Speaker Lead (Orange 4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector connects to the case-mounted speaker and allows you to hear system beeps and warnings. ASUS K8V-X motherboard SPDIF_OUT Speaker Connector Power LED Reset SW...
  • Page 36 • 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.

  • Page 37: 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 ASUS K8V-X motherboard...

  • Page 38: Managing And Updating Your Bios

    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.

  • Page 39: Using Afudos To Update The Bios

    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. Write the BIOS file name on a piece of paper. You need to type the exact BIOS file name at the prompt.

  • Page 40: Using Afudos To Copy Bios From Pc

    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 ... done Erasing flash ... done Writing flash ...

  • Page 41: Using Asus Ez Flash To Update The Bios

    When the copy process is complete, the utility returns to the DOS prompt. 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 diskette and using a DOS-based utility.

  • Page 42: Recovering The Bios With Crashfree Bios 2

    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. 2.1.5 Recovering the BIOS with CrashFree BIOS 2 The CrashFree BIOS 2 auto recovery tool allows you to restore BIOS from the motherboard support CD, or from a floppy disk that contains the BIOS file, in case the current BIOS on the motherboard fails or gets corrupted.
  • Page 43 2. When the BIOS update process is complete, reboot the system. The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for this motherboard. Visit ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file. ASUS K8V-X motherboard...

  • Page 44: 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. Chapter 2: BIOS Setup...

  • Page 45: Bios Menu Screen

    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-X motherboard Configuration fields [11:51:19] [Thu 08/05/2003] [1.44M, 3.5 in]...

  • Page 46: Menu Items

    Language [English] Use [+] or [-] to Primary IDE Master :[ST320413A] configure system time. Primary IDE Slave :[ASUS CD-S340] Secondary IDE Master :[Not Detected] Secondary IDE Slave :[Not Detected] System Information Select Screen Select Item Change Field...

  • Page 47: Main Menu

    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.] 2.3.4 Language [English] Allows you to choose the BIOS language version from the available options. Configuration options: [Français] [German] [English] ASUS K8V-X motherboard Use [ENTER], [TAB] [11:51:19] or [SHIFT-TAB] to [Thu 08/05/2003] select a field.

  • Page 48: Primary And Secondary Ide Master/Slave

    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 <Enter> to display the IDE device information. Primary IDE Master Device : Hard Disk Vendor...

  • Page 49: System Information

    BIOS. AMI BIOS Version : 08.00.08 Build Date : 08/04/03 : K8V-X_031 System Memory Size : 256MB AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. ASUS K8V-X motherboard 2-13...

  • Page 50: 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 Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCI PnP...

  • Page 51: Memory Configuration

    Allows you to set the memory clock mode. Set by the code using [Auto] or select [Manual] to set using one of the standard values. Configuration options: [Auto] [Limit] ASUS K8V-X motherboard MEMCLK can be set by the code using...
  • Page 52 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.
  • Page 53 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] ASUS K8V-X motherboard Master ECC Enables support on all nodes for ECC error detect [Disabled] and correction.
  • Page 54 This feature requires the AMD CPU heatsink and fan package with monitor chip. If you purchased a separate heatsink and fan package, use the ASUS Q-Fan Technology feature to automatically adjust your CPU fan speed according to your system loading.

  • Page 55: Chipset

    Enables or disables the AGP Fast Write feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Graphics Aperture Size [64MB] Allows you to select the size of mapped memory for AGP graphic data. Configuration options: [32MB] [64MB] [128MB] [256MB] ASUS K8V-X motherboard Options for VIA AGP Chipset [AGP] [Yes]...

  • Page 56: Southbridge Configuration

    SouthBridge Configuration MPS Revision PCI Delay Transaction 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 <Enter>...

  • Page 57: Onboard Devices Configuration

    Allows you to enable or disable the onboard LAN boot ROM. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Allows you to select the Serial Port1 base address. Configuration options: [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [2F8/IRQ3] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3] ASUS K8V-X motherboard [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled]...
  • Page 58 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].

  • Page 59: Pci Pnp

    ISA graphics device is installed in the system so that the latter can function correctly. Setting to [Disabled] deactivates this feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS K8V-X motherboard NO: Lets the BIOS configure all the devices in the system.

  • Page 60: Jumperfree Configuration

    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...

  • Page 61: Instant Music Configuration

    CD playback. Configuration options: [IDE Primary Master] [IDE Primary Slave] [IDE Secondary Master] [IDE Secondary Slave] The above item appears only if you enabled the Instant Music item. ASUS K8V-X motherboard If enabled, power up by PS/2 keyboard function will be [Disabled] disabled.

  • Page 62: Power Menu

    Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced Power Management (APM) feature. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. Suspend Mode Repost Video on S3 Resume ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC Support APM Configuration Hardware Monitor...

  • Page 63: Apm Configuration

    Allows you to select the specified time at which the system goes on suspend mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [1 Min] [2 Min] [4 Min] [8 Min] [10 Min] [20 Min] [30 Min] [40 Min] [50 Min] [60 Min] ASUS K8V-X motherboard [Enabled] [On/Off]...
  • Page 64 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.

  • Page 65: 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-X motherboard CPU Temperature [40.5ºC/102.5ºF] [33ªC/91ºF]...

  • Page 66: Boot Device Priority

    The number of hard disk drive items that appear on the screen depends on the number of hard disk drives installed in the system. Configuration options: [xxxxx Drive] [Disabled] 2-30 Specifies the Boot Device Priority sequence. [1st FLOPPY DRIVE] [PM-ST320413A] [SM-ASUS CD-S360] [PM-ST320413A] [xxxxxx Drive] Chapter 2: BIOS Setup...

  • Page 67: Boot Settings Configuration

    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 wish to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature. Add On ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Sets the display mode for option ROM.

  • Page 68: Security

    Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this function allows the option ROMs to trap Interrupt 19. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.6.4 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 69: 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-X motherboard <Enter> to change password. <Enter> again to disabled password.

  • Page 70: 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 & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Discard Changes Load Setup Defaults Pressing <Esc>...

  • Page 71: Software Support

    Chapter 3 This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. Software support...

  • Page 72: Chapter 3: Software Support

    The contents of the support CD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website for updates. 3.2.1 Running the support CD To begin using the support CD, simply insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer.

  • Page 73: Drivers Menu

    Launches the AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ Technology readme file. Cool ‘n’ Quiet driver Installs the AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ Technology driver. For Windows ® XP users, make sure to install Windows support USB 2.0. ASUS K8V-X motherboard ® XP Service Pack 1 to...

  • Page 74: Utilities Menu

    Install ASUS Update This program 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. Installing ASUS Update also installs ASUS Mylogo2™.

  • Page 75: Manual Menu

    ® Install the Adobe 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. ASUS K8V-X motherboard ® Acrobat...

  • Page 76: Asus Instant Music Lite

    • Instant Music Lite only supports PS/2 keyboard. To enable ASUS Instant Music Lite: 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 CD1) on the motherboard.
  • Page 77 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.

  • Page 78: Via Raid Configurations

    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.

  • Page 79: Via Raid Configurations

    2. During POST, press <Tab> to enter the VIA RAID configuration utility. For detailed descriptions on the VIA RAID configuration, refer to the “VT6420 Serial ATA RAID Controller Quick Setup Guide” found in the Manual menu of your motherboard support CD. See page 3-5. ASUS K8V-X motherboard...

  • Page 80: Creating A Raid Driver Disk

    Creating a RAID driver disk A floppy disk with a RAID driver is required when installing Windows 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.

  • Page 81: Cool 'N' Quiet!™ Technology

    5. From the Power schemes combo list box, select Minimal Power Management. 6. Click OK to effect settings. Make sure to install the Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ driver and application when using this feature. ASUS K8V-X motherboard 3-11...
  • Page 82 Windows ® 98SE/ME: 1. From the Windows ® 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.
  • Page 83 CD. Refer to section “3.2.3 Utilities” for details. To launch the Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ program: 1. If you are using Windows Programs > ASUS > Cool & Quiet > Cool & Quiet. 2. If you are using Windows ASUS > Cool & Quiet > Cool & Quiet.
  • Page 84 3-14 Chapter 3: Software support...

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