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  • Page 1 SK8V 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 Conventions used in this guide ..........x Typography ................x Where to find more information ..........x SK8V 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 5.1 Install an operating system ..........5-1 5.2 Support CD information ............5-1 5.2.1 Running the support CD ........5-1 5.2.2 Drivers menu ............5-2 5.2.3 Utilities menu ............5-3 5.2.4 ASUS Contact Information ........5-4 5.2.5 Other information ........... 5-5...
  • Page 6 5.3 Software Information ............5-7 5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo2™ ..........5-7 5.3.2 ASUS Instant Music ..........5-9 5.4 AI Audio feature ..............5-12 5.5 VIA RAID configurations ........... 5-16 5.5.1 Install the Serial ATA (SATA) hard disks ....5-17 5.5.2 Entering VIA® Tech RAID BIOS Utility ....5-18 5.5.3...

  • 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

    About this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing the motherboard. How this guide is organized This manual contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the motherboard features of the and the new technologies it supports.

  • Page 10: Conventions Used In 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 11: Sk8V Specifications Summary

    Features SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) from 200 MHz up to 300 MHz at 1 MHz increments Adjustable FSB/DDR ratio ASUS JumperFree ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) Adjustable CPU Frequency Multiple Special features ASUS AI Audio ASUS AI NET ASUS AI BIOS...
  • Page 12 Serial port 2 connector 4Mb Flash EEPROM BIOS features AMI BIOS with enhanced ACPI, PnP, DMI2.0, Green ASUS EZ Flash, ASUS MyLogo2, Q-Fan, SM BIOS 2.3, Multi-Language BIOS, CrashFree BIOS2 PCI 2.2, USB 2.0/1.1 Industry standard DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME...

  • 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 SK8V 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™ 64 FX or AMD Opteron™ processor and the VIA K8T800 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 940-pin ZIF socket on the motheboard supports the AMD Athlon™ 64 FX and AMD Opteron™ processors. The AMD Opteron™ processor represents the industry’s first x86-64 technology, while the AMD Athlon™ 64 FX is a 64-bit PC processor designed specifically for cinematic computing.
  • Page 17 AGP 8X (AGP 3.0) is the next generation VGA interface specification that enables enhanced graphics performance with high bandwidth speeds up to 2.12 GB/s. S/PDIF out The SK8V’s S/PDIF out function turns your computer into a high-end entertainment system with digital connectivity to powerful speaker systems. IEEE 1394 support...

  • Page 18: Unique Asus Features

    ASUS Wi-Fi slot The ASUS Wi-Fi slot is specifically designed for the ASUS WiFi-b™ add-on card to set up an environment for wireless LAN. The ASUS WiFi- b™ add-on card bundles the exclusive Software AP (Access Point) to save the extra cost of a stand-alone AP. In addition, the card comes with user- friendly utilities and applications that allow quick connection to notebooks, PDAs and other wireless LAN peripherals.

  • Page 19: Asus Mylogo2

    3-3. 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 4-5.

  • Page 20: Instant Music

    The multi-language BIOS allows you to select the language of your choice from the available options. The localized BIOS menus allow you to configure easier and faster. Visit the ASUS website for information on the supported languages. See page 4-12.

  • 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 ............2-19 Connectors ........... 2-21 ASUS SK8V motherboard...

  • Page 23: Before You Proceed

    The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. SB_PWR SK8V Standby Powered Power SK8V Onboard LED ASUS SK8V 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. Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.

  • Page 25: Motherboard Layout

    PCI1 SATA2 VT8237 CLRTC Gigabit SATA1 PCI2 CR2032 3V PRI_RAID Lithium Cell CMOS Power PCI3 SPDIF_OUT SATA_RAID1 SATA_RAID2 PCI4 Audio Super Codec 4Mbit SK8V BIOS USBPWR56 USBPWR78 PCI5 FP_AUDIO SB_PWR COM2 CHASSIS GAME PANEL USB78 USB56 WIFI ASUS SK8V motherboard...

  • Page 26: Layout Contents

    2.2.4 Layout Contents Slots 1. PCI slots p. 2-17 2. AGP slot p. 2-17 3. Wi-Fi slot p. 2-18 4. DDR DIMM slots p. 2-11 Jumpers 1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC1) p. 2-19 2. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) p. 2-20 3.

  • Page 27: Internal Connectors

    - System Warning Speaker Lead (Orange 4-pin SPKR) - Reset Switch (Blue 2-pin RESET) - ATX Power Switch (Yellow 2-pin PWRBTN) - System Management Interrupt Lead (Light blue 2-pin SMI) - Hard Disk Activity LED (Red 2-pin IDE_LED) ASUS SK8V motherboard...

  • Page 28: Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

    Central Processing Unit (CPU) 2.3.1 Overview The motherboard comes with a surface mount 940-pin Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket designed for the AMD Athlon™ 64 FX and AMD Opteron™ processors. 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 4. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it fits in place. Gold triangle Small triangle The CPU fits only in one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! ASUS SK8V motherboard...

  • Page 30: Installing The Heatsink And Fan

    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. 2.3.3 Installing the heatsink and fan The AMD Athlon™ 64 FX and AMD Opteron™ processors require a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance.
  • Page 31 A clicking sound denotes that the retention bracket is in place. Make sure that the fan and heatsink assembly perfectly fits the retention mechanism module base, otherwise you cannot snap the retention bracket in place. ASUS SK8V motherboard...

  • Page 32: Connecting The Cpu Fan Cable

    4. Push down the retention bracket lock on the retention mechanism to secure the heatsink and fan to the module base. 2.3.4 Connecting the CPU fan cable When the fan, heatsink, and the retention mechanism are in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN.

  • Page 33: System Memory

    Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. The following figure illustrates the location of the sockets. SK8V SK8V 184-Pin DDR DIMM Sockets 2.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 64MB, 128MB, 256MB, 512MB, and 1GB registered DDR DIMMs into the DIMM sockets using the memory configurations in this section.

  • Page 34: Qualified Vendor List

    Table 1 Recommended memory configurations Sockets Mode DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 Single-channel (1) Populated — — — — Populated — — (3) Populated Populated — — Dual-channel* — Populated — Populated Populated — Populated — Populated Populated Populated Populated Use only identical DDR DIMM pairs. For dual-channel configuration (3), you may: •...

  • Page 35: Installing A Dimm

    4 modules inserted into the blue & yellow slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. Obtain DDR DIMMs only from ASUS qualified vendors for better system performance. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest qualified vendor’s list.

  • Page 36: Removing A Dimm

    2.4.5 Removing a DIMM Follow these steps to remove a DIMM. 1. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM. Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with extra force. 2.

  • 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 SK8V 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

    Keyed for 1.5v SK8V SK8V 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: Wifi Slot

    2.5.6 Wi-Fi slot The Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity) slot will support the ASUS Wi-Fi module. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for product updates. The Wi-Fi slot conforms to the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) 802.11b/g standard for wireless devices operating in the 2.4 GHz frequency band.

  • Page 41: Jumpers

    5. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. Hold down the <Del> key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup menu. 7. Load the BIOS default settings or key-in data. CLRTC SK8V Normal Clear CMOS SK8V Clear RTC RAM (Default) ASUS SK8V motherboard 2-19...

  • Page 42: Usb Device Wake-Up

    (Default) +5VSB (Default) USBPWR56 USBPWR78 SK8V SK8V USB Device Wake Up +5VSB (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 43: Connectors

    6-channel audio configuration as shown in the following table. Headphone/ 2-channel 4-channel 6-channel Light Blue Line In Line In Bass/Center Lime Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Pink Mic In Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out ASUS SK8V motherboard 2-21...

  • Page 44: Internal Connectors

    3. The hole near the blue connector on the UltraATA cable is intentional. NOTE: Orient the colored stripe (usually zigzag) on the IDE ribbon cable to PIN 1. SK8V PIN 1 SK8V IDE Connectors PIN 1 2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information...
  • Page 45 NOTE: Orient the colored stripe on the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1. SK8V SK8V Floppy Disk Drive Connector 3. RAID ATA connector (40-1 pin PRI_RAID) This connector support either RAID 0, RAID 1 or RAID 0 + 1 configuration with the Serial ATA connectors through the onboard ®...
  • Page 46 SK8V SATA Connectors SATA_RAID1 SATA_RAID2 SK8V SK8V SATA RAID 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 Rotation CHA_FAN SK8V +12V SK8V 12-Volt Fan Connectors Rotation 6. Serial Port 2 connector (10-1 pin COM2) This connector accomodates 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 48 The minimum recommended wattage is 300W, or 350W for a fully configured system. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. ATXPWR Pin 1 +12V DC GND ATX12V SK8V +12V DC GND SK8V ATX Power Connectors 2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information...
  • Page 49 You must install the driver before you can use the USB 2.0 capability. USB78 USB56 SK8V SK8V USB 2.0 Header NEVER connect a 1394 cable to any of the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! ASUS SK8V motherboard...
  • Page 50 Left Audio Channel Ground Right Audio Channel SK8V SK8V Internal Audio Connectors 10. IEEE 1394 connectors (10-1 pin IE1394_1) These connectors are for IEEE 1394 modules. Attach the 10-1 pin cable plugs to these connectors. You may also connect a 1394-compliant internal hard disk to these connectors.
  • Page 51 MICPWR SK8V AGND MIC2 SK8V Front Panel Audio Connector 12. Digital Audio connector (6-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is for the S/PDIF audio module to allow digital sound output. Connect one end of the S/PDIF audio cable to this connector and the other end to the S/PDIF module.
  • Page 52 SMI Lead Switch* Requires an ATX power supply. SK8V System Panel Connectors • 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.
  • Page 53 This connector supplies power to the hard disk activity LED. Any read or write activity of an IDE device cause this LED to light up. The System Panel connector is color-coded for easy and foolproof connection. Take note of the specific connector colors as described. ASUS SK8V motherboard 2-31...
  • Page 54 2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware information...

  • 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™ ......... 3-4 ASUS SK8V 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 <Delete> to enter BIOS Setup. Follow the instructions in Chapter 4. ASUS SK8V 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, click the Start button, click Shut Down..., make sure that the Shut down option button is selected, then the OK button to shut down the computer. The power supply should turn off after Windows shuts down.

  • Page 59: Asus Post Reporter

    ASUS POST Reporter™ This motherboard includes the Winbond speech controller to support the ASUS POST Reporter™ feature. This feature gives you vocal POST messages and alerts to inform 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 may 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 messages. Install the software from the utilities menu of the support CD. See section “5.2.3 Utilities menu” for details. To avoid conflicts, do not run the Winbond Voice Editor while running the ASUS PC Probe. Follow these steps to use the Winbond Voice Editor. Launching the program...
  • Page 62 Changing the default language 1. Click on 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 SK8V motherboard...
  • Page 64 7. Click a POST event on the Voice Editor screen, then on 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

    Chapter summary Managing and updating your BIOS ....4-1 BIOS Setup program ........4-7 Main Menu ............ 4-12 Advanced Menu ........... 4-15 Power Menu ..........4-31 Boot Menu ............ 4-35 Exit Menu ............4-41 ASUS SK8V motherboard...

  • Page 67: Managing And Updating Your Bios

    ASUS Update”) or AFUDOS (refer to section “4.1.3 Using AFUDOS to copy BIOS from PC”) • Visit the ASUS website and download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard using the ASUS Update utility. 4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1.

  • Page 68: Using Afudos To Update The Bios

    4.1.2 Using AFUDOS to update the BIOS Update the BIOS using the AFUDOS.EXE utility in DOS environment. 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.

  • 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 SK8V motherboard...

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

    DOS prompt. 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 the BIOS firmware so it is accessible by simply pressing <Alt>...

  • Page 71: Recovering The Bios With Crashfree Bios 2

    User recovery requested. Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for floppy... Floppy found! Reading file “SK8V.rom”. Completed. Start flashing... Flashed successfully. Rebooting. 4.1.5 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 72 “SK8V.ROM”. Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for floppy... Floppy found! Reading file “SK8V.rom”. Completed. Start flashing... DO NOT shutdown or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so may cause system boot failure! 4. When the BIOS update process is complete, reboot the system.

  • 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 selected 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 SK8V motherboard...

  • Page 76: Bios Menu Screen

    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 77: Menu Items

    Scroll bar 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 SK8V motherboard 4-11...

  • Page 78: Main Menu

    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 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 SK8V 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 Memory Configuration AMD PowerNow Configuration Processor Type : AMD Athlon(tm) 64 FX-51 Processor Speed : 2400MHz Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help Save and Exit Exit ASUS SK8V motherboard 4-15...
  • Page 82 HyperTransport Configuration HyperTransport Configuration HT Tristate Enable [Enabled] CRC Flood Enable [Disabled] HT Frequency [800 MHz] HT DATA Width(Upstream) [16 BIT] HT DATA Width(Downstream) [16 BIT] Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help Save and Exit Exit HT Tristate Enable [Enabled] This item enables or disables the HyperTransport Tristate that enables the tristate link during the disconnected state of an LDTSTOP.

  • Page 83: Memory Configuration

    If your operating system supports PAE (Physical Address Extension), like Windows XP, enable this item to avoid the problem. When enabled it allows remapping of the DRAM addresses over 4 gigabytes. Configuration options:[Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS SK8V motherboard 4-17...
  • Page 84 Bank Interleaving [ Auto] This item 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] This item sets the CAS Latency. Configuration options: [Auto] [2.0] [3.0] [2.5] TRC [Auto] This item sets the TRC.

  • Page 85: Ecc Configuration

    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] The following items appear only when the DRAM ECC Enable item is set to [Enabled]. ASUS SK8V motherboard 4-19...
  • Page 86 DRAM BG Scrub [Disabled] This item disables or set the DRAM scrubbing functionality that corrects and rewrites memory errors so later reads are correct. Doing this while the memory is not being used improves performance. Configuration options: [Disabled] [40ns] [80ns] [160ns] [320ns] [640ns] [1.28us] [2.56us] [5.12us] [10.2us] [20.5us] [41.0us] [81.9us] [163.8us] [327.7us] [655.4us] [1.31ms] [2.62ms] [5.24ms] [10.49ms] [20.97ms] [42.00ms] [84.00ms]...
  • Page 87 [1.550 V] [1.525 V] [1.500 V] [1.475 V] [1.450 V] [1.425 V] [1.400 V] [1.375 V] [1.350 V] [1.325 V] [1.300 V] [1.275 V] [1.250 V] [1.225 V] [1.200 V] [1.175 V] Processor This item displays the processor type and speed. ASUS SK8V motherboard 4-21...

  • Page 88: Chipset

    4.4.2 Chipset The Chipset menu items allow 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 Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help Save and Exit Exit AGP Bridge Configuration Primary Graphics Adapter...

  • Page 89: Southbridge Configuration

    Save and Exit Exit MPS Revision [1.4] This item sets the MPS revision value. Configuration options: [1.1] [1.4] PCI Delay Transaction [Disabled] This item enables or disables the PCI Delay transaction feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS SK8V motherboard 4-23...

  • Page 90: Usb Configuration

    USB Configuration The items in this menu allows you to change the USB-related features. Select an item then press Enter to display the configuration options. USB Configuration Enables USB host controllers. Module Version : 2.23.0-7.4 USB Devices Enabled : None USB 1.1 Ports Configuration [8 USB Ports] USB 2.0 Controller...

  • Page 91: Onboard Devices Configuration

    OnBoard LAN [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard LAN controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] OnBoard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard LAN boot ROM. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS SK8V motherboard 4-25...
  • Page 92 OnBoard 1394 [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard IEEE 1392 controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Allows you to select the Serial Port1 base address. Configuration options: [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3] Serial Port2 Address [2F8/IRQ3] Allows you to select the Serial Port2 base address.

  • Page 93: Pci Pnp

    When set to [Enabled], the pallete snooping feature informs the PCI devices that an 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 SK8V motherboard 4-27...

  • Page 94: 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] 4.4.5 JumperFree Configuration Configure System Frequency/Voltage CPU FSB Frequency [200MHz] VCORE Offset [None]...

  • Page 95: Speech Configuration

    General Help Save and Exit Exit 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] This item allows you to enable or disable the Report IDE Error feature.

  • Page 96: Instant Music Configuration

    4.4.7 Instant Music Configuration Instant Music Option Disable/Enable Instant Music feature. Instant Music [Disabled] Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help Save and Exit Exit Instant Music [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Instant Music feature in BIOS. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] When Instant Music is enabled, the PS/2 keyboard power up feature is automatically disabled.

  • Page 97: Power Menu

    4.5.4 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the ACPI support in the ASIC. When set to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the RSDT pointer list. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS SK8V motherboard 4-31...

  • Page 98: Apm Configuration

    4.5.5 APM Configuration Power Management/APM [Enabled] Enabled or disable APM. Power Button Mode [On/Off] Suspend Power Saving Type [C3] Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off] Suspend Time Out [Disabled] Hard Disk Time Out (Minute) [Disabled] Video Power Down Mode [Suspend] Hard Disk Power Down Mode [Enabled]...
  • Page 99 This parameter allows you to use specific keys on the keyboard to turn on the system. When set to [S5], the item Wake-up Key is enabled. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS SK8V motherboard 4-33...

  • Page 100: Hardware Monitor

    N/A. Q-Fan Control [Disabled] This item allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Q-Fan feature that smartly adjusts the fan speeds for more efficient system operation. When this field is set to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] VCORE Voltage, +3.3V Voltage, +5V Voltage, +12V Voltage...

  • Page 101: Boot Menu

    These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices. The number of device items that appear on the screen depends on the the number of devices installed in the system. Configuration options: [xxxxx Drive] [Disabled] ASUS SK8V motherboard 4-35...

  • Page 102: Removable Drives

    Specifies the boot sequence from the 1st Boot Device [1st FLOPPY DRIVE] available devices. 2nd Boot Device [ASUS USB Flash Disk] 3rd Boot Device [ASUS USB Flash Disk] A device enclosed in parenthesis has been disabled in the corresponding type menu.
  • Page 103 When set to Enabled, the system displays the message “Press DEL to run Setup” during POST. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this function allows the option ROMs to trap Interrupt 19. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS SK8V motherboard 4-37...

  • Page 104: Security

    4.6.4 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 <Enter> to change password. Supervisor Password Not Installed <Enter> again to User Password Not Installed disable password.

  • Page 105: Change User Password

    Enter. Your password should have at least six characters. 3. Confirm the password when prompted. The message “Password Installed” appears after you have successfully set your password. The User Password item now shows Installed. ASUS SK8V motherboard 4-39...
  • Page 106 To change the user password, follow the same steps as in setting a user password. Clear User Password Select this item if you wish to clear the user password. Password Check [Setup] When set to [Setup], BIOS checks for user password when accessing the Setup utility.

  • Page 107: 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 SK8V motherboard 4-41...

  • Page 108: Discard Changes

    Discard Changes This option 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 109: Chapter 5: Software Support

    Chapter 5 This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. Software support...
  • Page 110 Support CD information ........ 5-1 Software information ........5-7 AI Audio feature ........... 5-12 ® RAID configurations ......5-16 ® Promise RAID configurations ....5-23 Creating a floppy with RAID driver ..... 5-26 AI Net feature ..........5-32 ASUS SK8V motherboard...

  • Page 111: Install 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 112: 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 113: Utilities Menu

    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. PC-CILLIN 2002 This item installs the PC-cillin 2002 anti-virus program.

  • Page 114: Asus Contact Information

    Winbond Voice Editor This program is for recording and customizing wave files for the ASUS POST Reporter™. Use this program if you wish to change the default vocal POST messages. See section “3.2 Vocal POST Messages” for a list of the default messages.

  • Page 115: Other Information

    CD. Click an icon to display the specified information. Motherboard Info The window displays the general specifications of the SK8V motherboard. Browse this CD The window displays the support CD contents in graphical format.
  • Page 116 Technical Support Form The window displays the ASUS Technical Support Request Form that you have to fill up when requesting technical support. Filelist The window displays the contents of the support CD and a brief description of each in text format.

  • Page 117: 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 118 Your system boots with the new boot logo. Instead of starting from ASUS Update, you may 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 119: Asus Instant Music

    2. Instant Music does not work if you installed and enabled an add-on sound card. 3. 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.
  • Page 120 To use ASUS Instant Music: 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 121 7. Refer to the Instant Music function key definitions on the previous page to select other tracks or control the volume. 8. Press F2 or Enter once to stop playing the CD. Press F2 or Enter one more time to eject the CD. ASUS SK8V motherboard 5-11...

  • Page 122: Ai Audio Feature

    AI Audio feature The ADI AD1985 AC ‘97 audio CODEC provides 6-channel audio capability through the SoundMAX4 XL with AudioESP™ software to deliver the ultimate audio experience on your PC. The software implements high quality audio synthesis/rendering, 3D sound positioning, and advanced voice-input technologies.

  • Page 123: Setup Wizards

    SoundMAX control panel. Speaker wizard Follow the screen instructions to configure the speakers to your desired settings. Microphone wizard Follow the screen instructions to configure the microphone to your desired settings. ASUS SK8V motherboard 5-13...

  • Page 124: Listening Environment Options

    Audio preferences The Preferences page of the SoundMAX4 XL allows you to change various audio settings. Listening environment options The SoundMAX4 XL support several audio technologies including SoundMAX SPX™ Animated Audio, 3DPA™, MultiDrive™ 5.1, EnvironmentFC™, MacroFX/ZoomFX™, and Virtual Theater Surround. 5-14 Chapter 5: Software support...

  • Page 125: Rear Panel Audio Ports Function Variation

    Headphone/ 2-channel 4-channel 6-channel Light Blue Line In Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Lime Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Pink Mic In Mic In Bass/Center ASUS SK8V motherboard 5-15...

  • Page 126: 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 127: Install The Serial Ata (Sata) Hard Disks

    5. Connect the other end of Serial ATA cable to the secondary Serial ATA hard disk. 6. Connect the Serial ATA power cable to the power connector on each drive. 7. Proceed to section 5.4.2 “Entering VIA Tech RAID BIOS Utility” for the next procedure. ASUS SK8V motherboard 5-17...

  • Page 128: Entering Via® Tech Raid Bios Utility

    ® 5.5.2 Entering VIA Tech RAID BIOS Utility 1. Boot-up your computer. 2. During POST, press <Tab> to enter VIA RAID configuration utility. The following menu options will appear. The RAID BIOS information on the setup screen shown is for reference only.

  • Page 129: Create Array

    <Enter> to mark selected drive. An asterisk is placed before the selected drive. 4. Select Block Size, then press <Enter> to set array block size. A list of valid array block sizes are displayed on a pop-up menu. ASUS SK8V motherboard 5-19...

  • Page 130: Raid 1 For Data Protection

    TIP: For server systems, it is recommended to use a lower array block size. For multimedia computer systems used mainly for audio and video editing, a higher array block size is recommended for optimum performance. Use arrow keys to move selection bar on items and press <Enter> to select.

  • Page 131: Delete Array

    2. Press <Enter> to select a RAID array to delete. The following confirmation message appears. The selected array will be destroyed. Are you sure? Continue? Press Y/N Press “Y” to confirm or “N” to return to the configuration options. ASUS SK8V motherboard 5-21...

  • Page 132: Select Boot Array

    5.5.5 Select Boot Array 1. In the VIA RAID BIOS utility main menu, select Select Boot Array then press <Enter>. The focus is directed to the list of channel used for IDE RAID arrays. 2. Press <Enter> to select a RAID array for boot. The Status of the selected array will change to Boot.

  • Page 133: Promise® Raid Configurations

    CD to a floppy disk before creating RAID configurations. 2. 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. ASUS SK8V motherboard 5-23...

  • Page 134: Install The Hard Disks

    5.6.1 Install the hard disks The PDC20378 chipset supports Ultra ATA/133/100/66 hard disk drives. For optimal performance, install identical drives of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array. • If you are creating a RAID 0 (striping) array for perfomance, use two new drives.

  • Page 135: Enter The Mbfastbuild™ Utility

    Delete Array ..[ 4 ] [ 4 ] Rebuild Array..[ 5 ] [ 5 ] [ Keys Available ] Press 1..5 to select Option [ESC] Exit ASUS SK8V motherboard 5-25...

  • Page 136: Creating A Raid 0 Array (Performance)

    5.6.3 Creating a RAID 0 array (Performance) 1. In the FastBuild™ utility main menu, press “1” to select Auto Setup. The following screen appears. FastBuild (tm) Utility 2.00 (c) 2002-2005 Promise Technology, Inc. [ Auto Setup Options Menu ] Optimize Array for: Performance [ Array Setup Configuration ] Mode ........

  • Page 137: Creating A Raid 1 Array (Security)

    Security array has been created. Array has been created. <Press any key to reboot> 6. Press any key to reboot the system. During the boot process, the MBFastTrak376 BIOS checks and displays the disk array information. ASUS SK8V motherboard 5-27...
  • Page 138 7. Use the FDISK utility and follow the format procedure for installing a new hard drive. After you have formatted the arrayed drives, install an operating system (OS). 8. Install the RAID driver from the support CD that came with the motherboard package.

  • Page 139: Other Fastbuild Utility Commands

    4. Power off the system and replace the hard disk with an identical model. 5. Reboot and enter the FastBuild™ Main Menu again. 6. Select 5 for Rebuild Array. The malfunctioning array is highlighted. Press <Enter> to select. ASUS SK8V motherboard 5-29...
  • Page 140 FastBuild (tm) Utility 2.00 (c) 2002-2005 Promise Technology, Inc. [ Rebuild Array Menu ] Array No RAID Mode Total Drv Capacity Status Array Mirror/Stripe 7999 Critical Array ----- ----- ----- ----- Array ----- ----- ----- ----- Array ----- ----- ----- ----- [ Keys Available ] [ ] Up...

  • Page 141: Creating A Floppy With Raid Driver

    3. Follow succeeding screen instructions. For additional information on RAID installation and configuration, refer to the Promise ® RAID installation guide found in “\Drivers\Promise\Setup” or the VIA RAID installation guide found in “\Drivers\VIARAID\6420RAID” of the motherboard support CD. ASUS SK8V motherboard 5-31...

  • Page 142: Ai Net Feature

    AI Net feature ® The motherboard supports the 3COM Virtual Cable Tester (VCT) Technology. The VCT virtually diagnose and report cable faults using the Time Domain Reflectometry (TDR). With this essential tool, installation and network diagnosis has never been easier. The VCT technology detects and reports open and shorted cables with up to 1 meter of accuracy.
  • Page 143 4. Click on the (VCT) Virtual Cable Tester button to display the following screen. 5. Click on Run to execute test. If there is no cable connection problem, the Run button is grayed out and not selectable. ASUS SK8V motherboard 5-33...
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