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Asus K8V User Manual

Asus K8V
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Motherboard
K8V
User Guide

Table of Contents

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Asus K8V Specifications

General IconGeneral
ChipsetVIA K8T800
CPU SocketSocket 754
Memory TypeDDR SDRAM
Memory Slots3 x DIMM
Max Memory3 GB
Expansion Slots1 x AGP 8X, 5 x PCI
Form FactorATX
USB Ports8 x USB 2.0
Storage Interfaces2 x SATA150
Supported ProcessorsAMD Athlon 64
LAN10/100 Mbit
Audio6-channel AC'97

Summary

Notices

Federal Communications Commission Statement

Regulatory statement regarding FCC compliance and operation conditions.

Canadian Department of Communications Statement

Statement on digital apparatus compliance with Canadian radio noise regulations.

Where to find more information

Guidance on additional resources for product and software updates.

Safety Information

Electrical safety

Precautions to prevent electrical shock hazards during system handling and operation.

Operation safety

Guidelines for safe installation and operation to prevent component damage.

About This Guide

Conventions used in this guide

Explanation of symbols and conventions used throughout the manual for clarity.

Typography

Defines text formatting conventions like bold, italics, and key notations for user guidance.

K8V Specifications Summary

Chapter 1: Product Introduction

Welcome

Introductory message thanking the user for purchasing the ASUS K8V motherboard.

Package Contents

Lists all items included in the motherboard package for user verification.

Special Features

Highlights key technologies and features of the ASUS K8V motherboard.

Before You Proceed

Provides essential precautions before installing components or changing settings.

Motherboard Overview

Details the physical layout of the motherboard, including component placement.

Central Processing Unit (CPU)

Describes the CPU socket and the process for installing the AMD Athlon 64 processor.

System Memory

Explains DIMM socket locations, memory configurations, and installation steps.

Expansion Slots

Covers installation of expansion cards, standard interrupt assignments, and specific slot types.

Jumpers

Details the function and configuration of various jumpers on the motherboard.

Connectors

Illustrates and describes rear panel and internal motherboard connectors for system building.

Chapter 2: BIOS Information

Managing and Updating BIOS

Guide to utilities for managing and updating the system's BIOS.

BIOS Setup Program

Explains how to enter and navigate the BIOS setup utility for system configuration.

Main Menu

Overview of basic system information displayed on the BIOS Main menu screen.

Advanced Menu

Covers settings for CPU, chipset, onboard devices, PCI, jumpers, and instant music.

Power Menu

Details settings for Advanced Power Management (APM) and hardware monitoring.

Boot Menu

Configuration options for system boot sequence and settings.

Exit Menu

Options for saving/discarding changes and loading default BIOS settings.

Chapter 3: Software Support

Install Operating System

Recommends installing the latest OS version and updates for optimal hardware performance.

Support CD Information

Describes the contents of the support CD, including drivers and utilities.

ASUS Instant Music Lite

Guide to enabling and using the BIOS-based audio playback feature.

VIA RAID Configurations

Instructions for installing SATA hard disks and configuring VIA RAID arrays.

Promise RAID Configurations

Details on setting up RAID configurations using the Promise PDC20376 controller.

Create RAID Driver Disk

Steps to create a floppy disk with RAID drivers for OS installation.

Cool 'n' Quiet Technology

Instructions for enabling AMD Cool 'n' Quiet technology for CPU performance management.

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