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Contents Notices vi Safety information vii K8V-VM specifications summary viii Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS unique features 1-4 1.4 Before you proceed 1-5 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.5.1 Motherboard layout 1-6 1.5.2 Placement direction 1-7 1.5.3 Screw holes 1-7 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-8 1.6.1 Overview 1-8 1.6.2 Installing the CPU 1-8 1.7 System memory 1-10 1.7.1 Overview 1-10 1.7.2 Memory configurations 1-10 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM 1-13 1.7.4 Removing a ...
Contents Notices vi Safety information vii K8V-VM specifications summary viii Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS unique features 1-4 1.4 Before you proceed 1-5 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.5.1 Motherboard layout 1-6 1.5.2 Placement direction 1-7 1.5.3 Screw holes 1-7 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-8 1.6.1 Overview 1-8 1.6.2 Installing the CPU 1-8 1.7 System memory 1-10 1.7.1 Overview 1-10 1.7.2 Memory configurations 1-10 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM 1-13 1.7.4 Removing a ...
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...product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using the product, make sure all power cables from the ... yourself. If possible, disconnect all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are connected. Operational safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are not sure about the voltage of the crossed out wheeled bin ...
...product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using the product, make sure all power cables from the ... yourself. If possible, disconnect all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are connected. Operational safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are not sure about the voltage of the crossed out wheeled bin ...
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Product Introduction It includes brief explanations of the special attributes of this motherboard. Chapter 1 This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports.
Product Introduction It includes brief explanations of the special attributes of this motherboard. Chapter 1 This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports.
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...RAID 0, RAID 1 and JBOD configurations on two Serial ATA ports. 1- Chapter 1: Product Introduction This motherboard provides excellent compatibility and flexibility. Before you for the following items. ASUS K8V-VM motherboard ASUS motherboard support CD 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x Serial ATA cable kit (SATA/...on it another standout in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package Contents Check your K8V-VM package for buying the ASUS® K8V-VM motherboard! The ASUS K8V-VM motherboard delivers a host of the industry's first x86-64 technology. 64-bit computing, the next...
...RAID 0, RAID 1 and JBOD configurations on two Serial ATA ports. 1- Chapter 1: Product Introduction This motherboard provides excellent compatibility and flexibility. Before you for the following items. ASUS K8V-VM motherboard ASUS motherboard support CD 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x Serial ATA cable kit (SATA/...on it another standout in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package Contents Check your K8V-VM package for buying the ASUS® K8V-VM motherboard! The ASUS K8V-VM motherboard delivers a host of the industry's first x86-64 technology. 64-bit computing, the next...
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... also supports USB 2.0, MC97, PCI and LPC interfaces and allows 6-channel audio through native Serial ATA, RAID, and Parallel ATA/133 support. AMD Cool 'n' Quiet! ASUS K8V-VM Motherboard 1- VIA K8M890 and VT8237A chipset The VIA K8M890 northbridge is a 64-bit processor controller that utilizes the HyperTransport™ bus link to interconnect with an... Ethernet controller. The VT8237A southbridge employs the VIA DriveStation™ Controller Suite that enables multiple drive configuration through the VIA Vinyl Audio technology. Technology The K8V-VM supports AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!
... also supports USB 2.0, MC97, PCI and LPC interfaces and allows 6-channel audio through native Serial ATA, RAID, and Parallel ATA/133 support. AMD Cool 'n' Quiet! ASUS K8V-VM Motherboard 1- VIA K8M890 and VT8237A chipset The VIA K8M890 northbridge is a 64-bit processor controller that utilizes the HyperTransport™ bus link to interconnect with an... Ethernet controller. The VT8237A southbridge employs the VIA DriveStation™ Controller Suite that enables multiple drive configuration through the VIA Vinyl Audio technology. Technology The K8V-VM supports AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!
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... Flash, you to personalize and add style to use a DOS-based utility or boot from a floppy disk. ASUS MyLogo™ This feature allows you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. No need to your system with customizable ...boot logos. CrashFree BIOS2 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.
... Flash, you to personalize and add style to use a DOS-based utility or boot from a floppy disk. ASUS MyLogo™ This feature allows you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. No need to your system with customizable ...boot logos. CrashFree BIOS2 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.
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...as the power supply case, before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. K8V-VM R r K8V-VM Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS K8V-VM Motherboard 1- Failure to do so may cause severe damage... to indicate that lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. 1.4 Before You ...
...as the power supply case, before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. K8V-VM R r K8V-VM Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS K8V-VM Motherboard 1- Failure to do so may cause severe damage... to indicate that lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. 1.4 Before You ...
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K8V-VM DDR DIMM1 (64 bit,184-pin module) DDR DIMM2 (64 bit,184-pin module) EATXPWR 1.5 Motherboard Overview 1.5.1 Motherboard layout PS/2KBM T: Mouse B: Keyboard COM2 18.2cm (7.2in) ATX12V CPU_FAN Socket 754 PARALLEL PORT VGA PS2_USB_PWR USB12 Bottom: USB3 USB4 Top: RJ-45 Top:...
K8V-VM DDR DIMM1 (64 bit,184-pin module) DDR DIMM2 (64 bit,184-pin module) EATXPWR 1.5 Motherboard Overview 1.5.1 Motherboard layout PS/2KBM T: Mouse B: Keyboard COM2 18.2cm (7.2in) ATX12V CPU_FAN Socket 754 PARALLEL PORT VGA PS2_USB_PWR USB12 Bottom: USB3 USB4 Top: RJ-45 Top:...
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1.5.2 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis : R r ASUS K8V-VM Motherboard 1- K8V-VM Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 1.5.3 Screw holes Place six (6) screws into the chassis in the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. Doing so may damage the motherboard. Do not overtighten the screws!
1.5.2 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis : R r ASUS K8V-VM Motherboard 1- K8V-VM Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 1.5.3 Screw holes Place six (6) screws into the chassis in the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. Doing so may damage the motherboard. Do not overtighten the screws!
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1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) 1.6.1 Overview The motherboard comes with a surface mount 754-pin Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket designed for the AMD Athlon™ 64 processor. K8V-VM R r K8V-VM CPU Socket 74 Incorrect installation of the CPU socket. Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways,... then lift it up to a 90°-100° angle. Locate the 754-pin ZIF socket on the motherboard. 2. Socket Lever 1- ...
1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) 1.6.1 Overview The motherboard comes with a surface mount 754-pin Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket designed for the AMD Athlon™ 64 processor. K8V-VM R r K8V-VM CPU Socket 74 Incorrect installation of the CPU socket. Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways,... then lift it up to a 90°-100° angle. Locate the 754-pin ZIF socket on the motherboard. 2. Socket Lever 1- ...
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... into the socket to indicate that it fits in one correct orientation. The lever clicks on the motherboard. Position the CPU above the socket such that came with a small triangle. 4. When the CPU is locked. 6. ASUS K8V-VM Motherboard 1- Gold triangle The CPU fits only in place. Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions...
... into the socket to indicate that it fits in one correct orientation. The lever clicks on the motherboard. Position the CPU above the socket such that came with a small triangle. 4. When the CPU is locked. 6. ASUS K8V-VM Motherboard 1- Gold triangle The CPU fits only in place. Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions...
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...List (QVL) on the next page. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product Introduction For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from qualified vendors. R r K8V-VM 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install 64 MB, 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB, and 1 GB DDR DIMMs into the ... unbuffered DDR DIMMs and allow up to 3.2 GB/s data transfer rate. The following figure illustrates the location of the DDR DIMM sockets. K8V-VM DIMM1 DIMM2 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets.
...List (QVL) on the next page. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product Introduction For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from qualified vendors. R r K8V-VM 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install 64 MB, 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB, and 1 GB DDR DIMMs into the ... unbuffered DDR DIMMs and allow up to 3.2 GB/s data transfer rate. The following figure illustrates the location of the DDR DIMM sockets. K8V-VM DIMM1 DIMM2 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets.
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...(PC3200) memory modules that have been tested and qualified for better system performance. Obtain DDR DIMMs only from qualified vendors for use with this motherboard. DDR400 Qualified Vendor List (QVL) Size Vendor Model Brand Side(s) Component 256MB 256MB 256MB 512MB 512MB 512MB 512MB 256MB 256MB 256MB 1G 256MB ...K4H560838E-TCCC V58C2256804SAT5B HYB25D256800BT-5B K4H560838F-TCCC V58C2256804SAT5B A2S56D3OBTP A2S56D3OATP V58C2256804SAT5B K4H560838F-TCCC A2S56D30BTP HY5DU56822CT-J V58C2256804SAT6 (Continued on the next page) DIMM support A* B* ASUS K8V-VM Motherboard 1-11
...(PC3200) memory modules that have been tested and qualified for better system performance. Obtain DDR DIMMs only from qualified vendors for use with this motherboard. DDR400 Qualified Vendor List (QVL) Size Vendor Model Brand Side(s) Component 256MB 256MB 256MB 512MB 512MB 512MB 512MB 256MB 256MB 256MB 1G 256MB ...K4H560838E-TCCC V58C2256804SAT5B HYB25D256800BT-5B K4H560838F-TCCC V58C2256804SAT5B A2S56D3OBTP A2S56D3OATP V58C2256804SAT5B K4H560838F-TCCC A2S56D30BTP HY5DU56822CT-J V58C2256804SAT6 (Continued on the next page) DIMM support A* B* ASUS K8V-VM Motherboard 1-11
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... or other system components. Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 2. The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in the motherboard. Locate the DIMM sockets in only one direction. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 3. Align a DIMM...Locked Retaining Clip 1.7.4 Removing a DIMM Follow these steps to unlock the DIMM. ASUS K8V-VM Motherboard 1-13 Unlocked Retaining Clip A DDR DIMM is properly seated. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to both the motherboard and the components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid damaging...
... or other system components. Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 2. The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in the motherboard. Locate the DIMM sockets in only one direction. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 3. Align a DIMM...Locked Retaining Clip 1.7.4 Removing a DIMM Follow these steps to unlock the DIMM. ASUS K8V-VM Motherboard 1-13 Unlocked Retaining Clip A DDR DIMM is properly seated. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to both the motherboard and the components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid damaging...
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...support. Assign an IRQ to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Turn on the next page. 3. Keep the screw for the card. 2. Refer ... 2 for the expansion card. 1-14 Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card Follow these steps to install an expansion card. 1. Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After...
...support. Assign an IRQ to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Turn on the next page. 3. Keep the screw for the card. 2. Refer ... 2 for the expansion card. 1-14 Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card Follow these steps to install an expansion card. 1. Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After...
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... ISA or PCI devices. INT C -- -- -- otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. shared INT B -- shared -- ASUS K8V-VM Motherboard 1-15 INT D -- -- -- When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments... IRQ Holder for PCI Steering PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port Numeric Data Processor Primary IDE Channel Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 OnBoard VGA INT A shared --
... ISA or PCI devices. INT C -- -- -- otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. shared INT B -- shared -- ASUS K8V-VM Motherboard 1-15 INT D -- -- -- When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments... IRQ Holder for PCI Steering PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port Numeric Data Processor Primary IDE Channel Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 OnBoard VGA INT A shared --
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... cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. The figure shows a network card installed on the PCI Express x1 slot. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x16 graphic cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.8.3 PCI slots The PCI slots support LAN, SCSI, USB, and other cards that comply...
... cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. The figure shows a network card installed on the PCI Express x1 slot. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x16 graphic cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.8.3 PCI slots The PCI slots support LAN, SCSI, USB, and other cards that comply...
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... RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the cap back to re-enter data. K8V-VM R r K8V-VM Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 2 1 Normal (Default) 3 2 Clear CMOS ASUS K8V-VM Motherboard 1-17 Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to pins 2-3. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to clear the...
... RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the cap back to re-enter data. K8V-VM R r K8V-VM Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 2 1 Normal (Default) 3 2 Clear CMOS ASUS K8V-VM Motherboard 1-17 Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to pins 2-3. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to clear the...
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... (pink) port connects a microphone. Microphone port. 1.10 Connectors This section describes and illustrates the rear panel and internal connectors on the motherboard. 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1 2 3 4 5 6 11 10 9 8 7 1. PS/2 mouse port (green). Line In port. Line Out port. In 4 or 6-channel mode, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 6. This... Pink Headphone /2-Channel Line In Line Out Mic In 4-Channel Back Surround Front Speaker Out Mic In 6-Channel Back Surround Front Speaker Out Center/LFE ASUS K8V-VM Motherboard 1-19 LAN (RJ-45) port.
... (pink) port connects a microphone. Microphone port. 1.10 Connectors This section describes and illustrates the rear panel and internal connectors on the motherboard. 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1 2 3 4 5 6 11 10 9 8 7 1. PS/2 mouse port (green). Line In port. Line Out port. In 4 or 6-channel mode, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 6. This... Pink Headphone /2-Channel Line In Line Out Mic In 4-Channel Back Surround Front Speaker Out Mic In 6-Channel Back Surround Front Speaker Out Center/LFE ASUS K8V-VM Motherboard 1-19 LAN (RJ-45) port.