S/PDIF out

The K8V-MXʼs S/PDIF-out function turns your comoputer into a high-end entertainment system with digital connectivity to powerful speaker systems. See

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AMD Cool ʻnʼ Quiet! Technology

The K8V-MX supports AMD Cool ʻnʼ Quiet! Technology, which monitors system operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and frequency for a cool and quiet environment..

1.3.2 ASUS unique features

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.

Q-Fan Technology

The ASUS Q-Fan technoology smartly adjusts the fan speeds according to the system loading to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation.

CrashFree BIOS 2

Whenever BIOS gets corrupted, ASUS CrashFree BIOS2 allows users to reboot the computer and perform an smart auto-recovery procedure through the motherboard support CD.

C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall)

When the system hangs due to overclocking failure, there is no need to open the case to clear CMOS data. Just simpoly restrart the system, the BIOS would show the previous setting and then users can amend the CPU setting again.

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Chapter 1: Product Introduction