The BIOS KV8-MAX3 is a common computer motherboard manufactured by Abit. Update now to fix problems such as frequent crashing, computer shuts off unexpectedly, no audio or no video, or a blank screen on start up. This version of "kv818.exe" is rated (5 out of 5 stars) based on 29 downloads and 9 reviews. The total disk space used for this update is 329.2 KB.
BIOS KV8-MAX3
Not Applicable
18 (12-Jan-2004)
Socket 754
Please use the AWDFLASH v8.24F flash utility to update the KV8-MAX3 BIOS.
Added ?Command Rate? option for AMD Athlon CG version and later.
Fixed an issue where system cannot boot from SCSI CD-ROM when the onboard SI3114 RAID controller is enabled.
Added CPU fan fail alarm option.
Added onboard SI3114 RAID controller ROM control option. Users can disable the ROM of the SI3114 RAID controller in order to gain more memory space for SCSI controller or other PCI devices. Although boot up from SI3114 controller and RAID function is disabled by doing so, users still can control up to 4 SATA devices under the OS.
Fixed an issue where Windows fails to install when there are 4 Hitachi IC35L120AVV207-0 hard disks installed on the SI
Jayakumar (DG Staff Member) on 1-Sep-2004
The following files are found inside the driver download file.
Name | Size | Date |
---|---|---|
KV8_18.TXT | 2.3 KB | 10 Jan 2004 |
ABITFAE.BAT | 1.4 KB | 27 Dec 2000 |
awdflash.exe | 41.0 KB | 5 Dec 2003 |
RUNME.BAT | 342 bytes | 10 Jan 2004 |
kv8_18.bin | 524.3 KB | 5 Jan 2004 |
To get the BIOS KV8-MAX3 driver, click the green download button above. After you complete your download, move on to Step 2.
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Once you have downloaded your new driver, you'll need to install it. In Windows, use a built-in utility called Device Manager, which allows you to see all of the devices recognized by your system, and the drivers associated with them.
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Locate the device and model that is having the issue and double-click on it to open the Properties dialog box.
Select the Driver tab.
Click the Update Driver button and follow the instructions.
In most cases, you will need to reboot your computer in order for the driver update to take effect.
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