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FEATURES 2.1 The ASUS K7M Motherboard The ASUS K7M motherboard is optimized to deliver enhanced AMD Athlon™ processor system performance. • South Bridge System Chipset: VIA VT82C686A PCIset with PCI Super I/O integrated peripheral controller...controller supports a 200MHz Front Side Bus (FSB), supports up to 768MB. • Thermal Sensor Connector with Optional Sensor: Accurately detects the CPU temperature with the ASUS Smart Fan when connected to 4 USB ports, two on the back panel and two midboard (optional), for 1X and 2X AGP modes and PCI 2.2. FEATURES Specifications 2. 2.
FEATURES 2.1 The ASUS K7M Motherboard The ASUS K7M motherboard is optimized to deliver enhanced AMD Athlon™ processor system performance. • South Bridge System Chipset: VIA VT82C686A PCIset with PCI Super I/O integrated peripheral controller...controller supports a 200MHz Front Side Bus (FSB), supports up to 768MB. • Thermal Sensor Connector with Optional Sensor: Accurately detects the CPU temperature with the ASUS Smart Fan when connected to 4 USB ports, two on the back panel and two midboard (optional), for 1X and 2X AGP modes and PCI 2.2. FEATURES Specifications 2. 2.
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... IDE devices, such as CPU and system voltages, temperatures, and fan status through the onboard hardware ASIC and the bundled ASUS PC Probe. • Additional USB Ports: For more control and protection over the motherboard. Provides CPU/SDRAM frequency adjustments, and HD/SCSI/ZIP/CD/Floppy/Network boot selection. • Color-coded Connectors: To..., LS-120, and Tape Backup drives. • Smart BIOS: 2Mb firmware gives a new easy-to-use interface that support four IDE devices on two channels. ASUS K7M User's Manual 9 FEATURES Specifications 2.
... IDE devices, such as CPU and system voltages, temperatures, and fan status through the onboard hardware ASIC and the bundled ASUS PC Probe. • Additional USB Ports: For more control and protection over the motherboard. Provides CPU/SDRAM frequency adjustments, and HD/SCSI/ZIP/CD/Floppy/Network boot selection. • Color-coded Connectors: To..., LS-120, and Tape Backup drives. • Smart BIOS: 2Mb firmware gives a new easy-to-use interface that support four IDE devices on two channels. ASUS K7M User's Manual 9 FEATURES Specifications 2.
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2. FEATURES 2.2 Motherboard Parts See opposite page for locations. 1 Slot A 2 AMD North Bridge (AGP/PCI/Memory Controller) 3 ATX Power Connector 4 DIMM Sockets 5 IDE Connectors 6 Floppy Disk Drive Connector 7 USB Connector (Port 2 & Port 3) (optional) 8 Hardware Monitor Chip 9 VIA South Bridge (PCI... In, Microphone In Connectors (B) 19 Serial Connector (COM2) (B) 20 Parallel Port Connector (T) 21 Serial Connector (COM1) (B) 22 USB Connnectors (Port 0 & Port 1) 23 PS/2 Mouse (T)/Keyboard (B) Connectors T: Top B: Bottom 12 ASUS K7M User's Manual FEATURES Motherboard Parts 2.
2. FEATURES 2.2 Motherboard Parts See opposite page for locations. 1 Slot A 2 AMD North Bridge (AGP/PCI/Memory Controller) 3 ATX Power Connector 4 DIMM Sockets 5 IDE Connectors 6 Floppy Disk Drive Connector 7 USB Connector (Port 2 & Port 3) (optional) 8 Hardware Monitor Chip 9 VIA South Bridge (PCI... In, Microphone In Connectors (B) 19 Serial Connector (COM2) (B) 20 Parallel Port Connector (T) 21 Serial Connector (COM1) (B) 22 USB Connnectors (Port 0 & Port 1) 23 PS/2 Mouse (T)/Keyboard (B) Connectors T: Top B: Bottom 12 ASUS K7M User's Manual FEATURES Motherboard Parts 2.
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HARDWARE SETUP 3.1 Motherboard Layout PARALLEL PORT ATX Power Connector DIMM3 (64/72 bit, 168-pin module) DIMM2 (64/72 bit, 168-pin module) DIMM1 (64/72 bit, 168-pin module) PRIMARY IDE SECONDARY IDE T: Mouse PS/2 B: Keyboard USB T: Port0 B: Port1 COM1 01 01 01 CPU_FAN PWR_FAN ... 5 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power WOR CLRTC (R181) 2Mbit Flash EEPROM (Programmable BIOS) ASUS ASIC Hardware Monitor CHA_FAN CHASSIS IR SMB ISA Slot 2 (ISA2) IDE LED PANEL Grayed midboard items are optional at the time of purchase. 14 ASUS K7M User's Manual H/W SETUP Motherboard Layout 3. 3.
HARDWARE SETUP 3.1 Motherboard Layout PARALLEL PORT ATX Power Connector DIMM3 (64/72 bit, 168-pin module) DIMM2 (64/72 bit, 168-pin module) DIMM1 (64/72 bit, 168-pin module) PRIMARY IDE SECONDARY IDE T: Mouse PS/2 B: Keyboard USB T: Port0 B: Port1 COM1 01 01 01 CPU_FAN PWR_FAN ... 5 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power WOR CLRTC (R181) 2Mbit Flash EEPROM (Programmable BIOS) ASUS ASIC Hardware Monitor CHA_FAN CHASSIS IR SMB ISA Slot 2 (ISA2) IDE LED PANEL Grayed midboard items are optional at the time of purchase. 14 ASUS K7M User's Manual H/W SETUP Motherboard Layout 3. 3.
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H/W SETUP Layout Contents 3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.2 Layout Contents Motherboard Settings 1) 3VSBSLT p.18 Vaux Setting (+3V/+3VSB) 2) MSDATA p....2) PS2KBMS p.34 PS/2 Keyboard Connector (6-pin female) 3) USB p.35 Universal Serial Bus Ports 0 & 1 (Two 4-pin female) 4) PRINTER p.35 Parallel Port Connector (25-pin female) 5) COM1, COM2 p.35 Serial Port Connectors (Two 9-pin male) 6) GAME_AUDIO p.36 Joystick/MIDI... Chassis Intrusion Alarm Lead (4-1 pins) 19) ATXPWR p.42 ATX Power Supply Connector (20 pins) 20) USBPORT p.43 USB Connector Set (10-1 pins) ASUS K7M User's Manual 15 3.
H/W SETUP Layout Contents 3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.2 Layout Contents Motherboard Settings 1) 3VSBSLT p.18 Vaux Setting (+3V/+3VSB) 2) MSDATA p....2) PS2KBMS p.34 PS/2 Keyboard Connector (6-pin female) 3) USB p.35 Universal Serial Bus Ports 0 & 1 (Two 4-pin female) 4) PRINTER p.35 Parallel Port Connector (25-pin female) 5) COM1, COM2 p.35 Serial Port Connectors (Two 9-pin male) 6) GAME_AUDIO p.36 Joystick/MIDI... Chassis Intrusion Alarm Lead (4-1 pins) 19) ATXPWR p.42 ATX Power Supply Connector (20 pins) 20) USBPORT p.43 USB Connector Set (10-1 pins) ASUS K7M User's Manual 15 3.
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... Ports (9-pin Male) ASUS K7M User's Manual 35 Parallel (Printer) Port (25-pin Female) 5) Serial Port Connectors (Teal/Turquoise 9-pin COM1/COM2) One serial port is available using a serial port bracket connected from the motherboard to the serial port. A second serial port is ready for a mouse or other serial devices. HARDWARE SETUP 3) Universal Serial BUS Ports 1 & 2 (Black two 4-pin USB) Two USB ports are...
... Ports (9-pin Male) ASUS K7M User's Manual 35 Parallel (Printer) Port (25-pin Female) 5) Serial Port Connectors (Teal/Turquoise 9-pin COM1/COM2) One serial port is available using a serial port bracket connected from the motherboard to the serial port. A second serial port is ready for a mouse or other serial devices. HARDWARE SETUP 3) Universal Serial BUS Ports 1 & 2 (Black two 4-pin USB) Two USB ports are...
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...the USB Ports on your computer's chassis. 01 01 01 01 01 01 K7M K7M USB Ports 2 and 3 Optional USB USBPORT 61 6: USB Power 7: USBP3- 8: USBP3+ 9: GND 10 5 1: USB Power 2: USBP2- 3: USBP2+ 4: GND 5: NC The following PANEL illustration is available midboard. K7M System Panel Connectors ASUS K7M User...'s Manual 43 The external connector set . 3. Keyboard Lock Speaker Power LED Connector +5 V PLED Keylock Ground +5V Ground Ground Speaker ExtSMI# Ground PWR +3VSB Reset Ground K7M SMI Lead Reset SW ATX Power Switch* * Requires an ATX...
...the USB Ports on your computer's chassis. 01 01 01 01 01 01 K7M K7M USB Ports 2 and 3 Optional USB USBPORT 61 6: USB Power 7: USBP3- 8: USBP3+ 9: GND 10 5 1: USB Power 2: USBP2- 3: USBP2+ 4: GND 5: NC The following PANEL illustration is available midboard. K7M System Panel Connectors ASUS K7M User...'s Manual 43 The external connector set . 3. Keyboard Lock Speaker Power LED Connector +5 V PLED Keylock Ground +5V Ground Ground Speaker ExtSMI# Ground PWR +3VSB Reset Ground K7M SMI Lead Reset SW ATX Power Switch* * Requires an ATX...
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... ASUS K7M User's Manual ISA Bus Clock [PCICLK/4] Leave on default setting. 4. ClkGen Spread Spectrum [Enabled] Leave on default settings. Available options: [Disabled] [USB Port 0&1] [USB Port 2&3] [All USB Port] USB KB/Mouse Legacy Support [Disabled] Leave on the default setting [No] unless you are not using a monochrome display adapter (MDA). You may choose to 10dB. USB Controller [All USB Port] This motherboard...
... ASUS K7M User's Manual ISA Bus Clock [PCICLK/4] Leave on default setting. 4. ClkGen Spread Spectrum [Enabled] Leave on default settings. Available options: [Disabled] [USB Port 0&1] [USB Port 2&3] [All USB Port] USB KB/Mouse Legacy Support [Disabled] Leave on the default setting [No] unless you are not using a monochrome display adapter (MDA). You may choose to 10dB. USB Controller [All USB Port] This motherboard...