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K8 series Quick Setup Guide - Page 10
... drive configuration in the BIOS setup. • Check the IDE drive cables, make sure they are corrected properly. • Make sure that the device drivers are installed.
• Enter BIOS setup and load default settings. • Make sure that the power cable is connected properly to the motherboard. • Make sure that the drive cables are connected properly. • Update the motherboard...
K8V User Manual - Page 4
Safeguards
Contents
Chapter 2: BIOS Information
2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-2 2.1.2 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 BIOS menu screen 2-9 2.2.2 Menu ...
K8V User Manual - Page 5
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Chapter 3: Software support
3.1 Install an operating system 3-2 3.2 Support CD information 3-2
3.2.1 Running the support CD 3-2 3.2.2 Drivers menu 3-3 3.2.3 Utilities menu 3-3 3.2.4 ASUS Contact Information 3-4 3.3 ASUS Instant Music Lite 3-5 3.4 VIA RAID configurations 3-7 3.4.1 Installing the Serial ATA (SATA) hard disks 3-7 3.4.2 Entering VIA Tech RAID BIOS Utility 3-8 3.4.3 Create...
K8V User Manual - Page 6
... emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Where to find more information
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS Websites
The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and...
K8V User Manual - Page 10
... Line In/Line Out/Microphone ports
2 x USB 2.0 connector for 4 additional USB ports CPU/Chassis fan connectors 20-pin/4-pin ATX 12V power connectors CD/AUX connectors S/PDIF out connector GAME/MIDI connector
4Mb Flash EEPROM AMI BIOS with enhanced ACPI, PnP, DMI2.0, ASUS EZ Flash, ASUS MyLogo2, ASUS Q-Fan, SM BIOS 2.3, Multi-Language BIOS, CrashFree BIOS 2
PCI 2.2, USB 2.0/1.1
WOL by PME, WOR by...
K8V User Manual - Page 15
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
This unique feature allows you to playback audio CDs even without booting the system to Windows®. Just press the ASUS Instant Music special...
K8V User Manual - Page 23
... Disk Controller
7*
15
Printer Port (LPT1)
8
3
System CMOS/Real Time Clock
9*
4
IRQ holder for PCI steering
10*
5
IRQ holder for PCI steering
11*
6
IRQ holder for PCI steering
12*
7
PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port
13
8
Numeric Data Processor
14*
9
Primary IDE Channel
15*
10
Secondary IDE Channel
* These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices.
ASUS K8V motherboard...
K8V User Manual - Page 38
... (BIOS) setup.
1. ASUS AFUDOS - Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk in DOS mode.
2. ASUS EZ Flash - Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk during POST. 3. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 - Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk or
the motherboard support CD. Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities.
Important notes
• It is recommended that you save a copy of...
K8V User Manual - Page 39
... see on your screen may not be exactly the same as shown.
A:\>afudos /iK8VB.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 .... 0x0008CC00 (9%)
DO NOT shutdown or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so may cause system boot failure!
ASUS K8V motherboard
2-3
K8V User Manual - Page 41
... the correct BIOS file is not in the floppy disk, the error message "Floppy not found!" is displayed. Make sure to rename the downloaded BIOS file as "K8VB.ROM".
4. Insert the floppy disk that contains the BIOS file. If all the necessary files are found in the floppy disk, EZ Flash performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done.
ASUS K8V motherboard
2-5
K8V User Manual - Page 44
... to enable the security password feature or change the power management settings. This requires you to reconfigure your system using the BIOS Setup program so that the computer can recognize these changes and record them in the CMOS RAM of the firmware hub.
The firmware hub on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. When you start up the computer, the system provides you...
K8V User Manual - Page 72
... motherboard features.
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. Click on an item to install...
K8V User Manual - Page 73
... 2.0 Driver
Installs the USB 2.0 driver to upgrade your USB 1.1 ports to USB 2.0.
Cool 'n' Quiet driver
Installs the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology driver.
For Windows® XP users, make sure to install Windows® XP Service Pack 1 to support USB 2.0.
3.2.3 Utilities menu
The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports.
ASUS K8V motherboard...
K8V User Manual - Page 74
..., CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you on any detected problems. This utility helps you keep your computer at a healthy operating condition.
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...
K8V User Manual - Page 83
... and ATAPI devices such as CD-ROMs, DVD-ROMs, etc. are not supported.
• Refer to the FastTrak 376 Quick Start Guide and SATA Quick Start Guide in the support CD for detailed information on RAID configurations under different operating systems.
3.5.1 Install the hard disks
The PDC20376 chipset supports Ultra ATA/133/100/66 hard disk drives. For optimal performance, install identical drives of...
K8V User Manual - Page 87
... 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.
Depending on the operating system you are installing, you may need to install the RAID driver during or after the OS installation.
Creating a Security Array with Existing...
K8V User Manual - Page 88
... your Security array has been created. 10. Press any key to reboot the system. 11. Install the RAID driver from the support CD that came with the motherboard
package.
Depending on the operating system you are installing (or that is already installed), the RAID driver installation sequence may vary.
3.5.5 Other FastBuild Utility Commands
Command options 3-6 on the FastBuild™ Utility...
K8V User Manual - Page 90
... the F6 key to install third-party SCSI or RAID driver.
2. Press then insert the floppy disk with RAID driver into the floppy disk drive.
3. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation.
For additional information on RAID installation and configuration, refer to the Promise® RAID installation guide found in "\Drivers\Promise\Setup" or the VIA RAID readme file found...
K8V User Manual - Page 91
... set to Classic View. 3. Double-click the Display icon in the Control Panel then select the Screen
Saver tab. 4. Click the Power... button. The
following dialog box appears. 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 motherboard...
K8V User Manual - Page 92
...; 98SE/ME operating system:
1. From the Windows® 98SE/ME operating system, click the Start button. Select 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. From the Power Options Properties dialog box, select the...