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...processors. The AMD AthlonTM 64 processor is damaged or missing, contact your K8V-VM Ultra package for buying the ASUS® K8V-VM Ultra motherboard! 1.1 Welcome! Before you for the following items. ASUS K8V-VM Ultra motherboard ASUS motherboard support CD 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x Serial ATA cable kit (SATA/...Quick Start Guide If any of the above items is based on two Serial ATA ports. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction The ASUS K8V-VM Ultra motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies making it , check the items in the long line of the industry...
...processors. The AMD AthlonTM 64 processor is damaged or missing, contact your K8V-VM Ultra package for buying the ASUS® K8V-VM Ultra motherboard! 1.1 Welcome! Before you for the following items. ASUS K8V-VM Ultra motherboard ASUS motherboard support CD 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x Serial ATA cable kit (SATA/...Quick Start Guide If any of the above items is based on two Serial ATA ports. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction The ASUS K8V-VM Ultra motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies making it , check the items in the long line of the industry...
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... supports USB 2.0, MC97, PCI and LPC interfaces and allows 6-channel audio through native Serial ATA, RAID, and Parallel ATA/133 support. Technology The K8V-VM Ultra supports AMD Cool 'n' Quiet! ASUS K8V-VM Ultra Motherboard 1-3 Integrated 10/100 Mbps LAN The on-board LAN controller is no need to interconnect with the AMD AthlonTM 64 and AMD...
... supports USB 2.0, MC97, PCI and LPC interfaces and allows 6-channel audio through native Serial ATA, RAID, and Parallel ATA/133 support. Technology The K8V-VM Ultra supports AMD Cool 'n' Quiet! ASUS K8V-VM Ultra Motherboard 1-3 Integrated 10/100 Mbps LAN The on-board LAN controller is no need to interconnect with the AMD AthlonTM 64 and AMD...
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... them. • Whenever you install or remove any component, ensure that lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. K8V-VM ULTRA SB_PWR R r ON Standby Power K8V-VM ULTRA Onboard LED OFF Powered Off ASUS K8V-VM Ultra Motherboard 1-5 1.4 Before You Proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. •...
... them. • Whenever you install or remove any component, ensure that lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. K8V-VM ULTRA SB_PWR R r ON Standby Power K8V-VM ULTRA Onboard LED OFF Powered Off ASUS K8V-VM Ultra Motherboard 1-5 1.4 Before You Proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. •...
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Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so may damage the motherboard. K8V-VM ULTRA 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. 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 Ultra Motherboard 1-7 The edge with external ports goes to the chassis.
Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so may damage the motherboard. K8V-VM ULTRA 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. 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 Ultra Motherboard 1-7 The edge with external ports goes to the chassis.
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... CPU. Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with the heatsink package. 7. ASUS K8V-VM Ultra Motherboard 1-9 Position the CPU above the socket such that came with a small triangle. 4. The lever clicks on the motherboard. Carefully insert the CPU into the...
... CPU. Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with the heatsink package. 7. ASUS K8V-VM Ultra Motherboard 1-9 Position the CPU above the socket such that came with a small triangle. 4. The lever clicks on the motherboard. Carefully insert the CPU into the...
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... AM3A568AJT-6B 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 Ultra Motherboard 1-11 Qualified DDR400 DIMMs The following table lists the DDR400 (PC3200) memory modules that have been tested and qualified for...
... AM3A568AJT-6B 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 Ultra Motherboard 1-11 Qualified DDR400 DIMMs The following table lists the DDR400 (PC3200) memory modules that have been tested and qualified for...
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... these steps to both the motherboard and the components. DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in the motherboard. ASUS K8V-VM Ultra Motherboard 1-13 Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. DDR DIMM notch...
... these steps to both the motherboard and the components. DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in the motherboard. ASUS K8V-VM Ultra Motherboard 1-13 Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. DDR DIMM notch...
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... 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 -- ASUS K8V-VM Ultra Motherboard 1-15 INT D -- -- -- IRQ assignments for ISA or PCI devices. otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the...
... 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 -- ASUS K8V-VM Ultra Motherboard 1-15 INT D -- -- -- IRQ assignments for ISA or PCI devices. otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the...
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... power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 1-2. 4. K8V-VM ULTRA CLRTC R r 3 2 1 2 Normal Clear CMOS (Default) K8V-VM ULTRA Clear RTC RAM ASUS K8V-VM Ultra Motherboard 1-17 Replace the battery. 5. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds...
... power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 1-2. 4. K8V-VM ULTRA CLRTC R r 3 2 1 2 Normal Clear CMOS (Default) K8V-VM ULTRA Clear RTC RAM ASUS K8V-VM Ultra Motherboard 1-17 Replace the battery. 5. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds...
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... 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 Ultra Motherboard 1-19 The functions of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 6. LAN (RJ-45) port.
... 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 Ultra Motherboard 1-19 The functions of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 6. LAN (RJ-45) port.
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K8V-VM ULTRA PRI_IDE SEC_IDE R r K8V-VM ULTRA IDE Connector ASUS K8V-VM Ultra Motherboard 1-21 IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE, SEC_IDE) The onboard IDE connectors are three connectors on the Ultra DMA cable connector. Single device Two devices Drive jumper setting Cable-Select or Master Cable-Select Master Slave Mode of the following modes to match ...
K8V-VM ULTRA PRI_IDE SEC_IDE R r K8V-VM ULTRA IDE Connector ASUS K8V-VM Ultra Motherboard 1-21 IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE, SEC_IDE) The onboard IDE connectors are three connectors on the Ultra DMA cable connector. Single device Two devices Drive jumper setting Cable-Select or Master Cable-Select Master Slave Mode of the following modes to match ...
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ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are designed to connect the 4-pin ATX +12V power plug; K8V-VM ULTRA +5V GND GND Speak Out SPEAKER 1 R r K8V-VM ULTRA Speaker Out Connector ASUS K8V-VM Ultra Motherboard 1-23 The system can provide 12A on the +12V lead and at least 1A on the +5-volt standby lead (+5VSB). ATX12V...
ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are designed to connect the 4-pin ATX +12V power plug; K8V-VM ULTRA +5V GND GND Speak Out SPEAKER 1 R r K8V-VM ULTRA Speaker Out Connector ASUS K8V-VM Ultra Motherboard 1-23 The system can provide 12A on the +12V lead and at least 1A on the +5-volt standby lead (+5VSB). ATX12V...
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Doing so will damage the motherboard! USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND USB78 1 ASUS K8V-VM Ultra Motherboard 1-25 Connect the USB module cable to any of the system chassis. K8V-VM ULTRA USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND R r USB56 1 K8V-VM ULTRA USB 2.0 Connectors The USB module is purchased separately. These USB connectors comply...
Doing so will damage the motherboard! USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND USB78 1 ASUS K8V-VM Ultra Motherboard 1-25 Connect the USB module cable to any of the system chassis. K8V-VM ULTRA USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND R r USB56 1 K8V-VM ULTRA USB 2.0 Connectors The USB module is purchased separately. These USB connectors comply...
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All rights reserved. Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Write the BIOS filename on a piece of paper. ASUS K8V-VM Ultra Motherboard 2-3 Main filename Extension name A:\>afudos /oMYBIOS03.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - done A:\> When the BIOS copy process is complete, the utility returns to ...
All rights reserved. Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Write the BIOS filename on a piece of paper. ASUS K8V-VM Ultra Motherboard 2-3 Main filename Extension name A:\>afudos /oMYBIOS03.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - done A:\> When the BIOS copy process is complete, the utility returns to ...
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.... The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the floppy disk for the original or updated BIOS file. When found ! 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the... updated BIOS file in the floppy disk to the floppy disk drive. 3. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. ASUS K8V-VM Ultra Motherboard 2-5
.... The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the floppy disk for the original or updated BIOS file. When found ! 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the... updated BIOS file in the floppy disk to the floppy disk drive. 3. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. ASUS K8V-VM Ultra Motherboard 2-5
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...Checking for floppy... • If there is not found in the drive, the error message "Floppy not found !" ASUS K8V-VM Ultra Motherboard 2-7 User recovery requested. is accessible by simply pressing + during the Power-On Self Tests (POST). Flashed successfully. 2.1.5 Using... ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you to easily update the BIOS without having to go through the long process of booting from ...
...Checking for floppy... • If there is not found in the drive, the error message "Floppy not found !" ASUS K8V-VM Ultra Motherboard 2-7 User recovery requested. is accessible by simply pressing + during the Power-On Self Tests (POST). Flashed successfully. 2.1.5 Using... ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you to easily update the BIOS without having to go through the long process of booting from ...
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...menu screen are the navigation keys for that particular menu. Enter F1 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Change Field Go to another. ASUS K8V-VM Ultra Motherboard 2-9 Use the navigation keys to configure System Time. Sub-menu items Navigation keys 2.2.2 Menu bar The menu bar...General Help Save and Exit Exit v02.54 (C)Copyright 1985-2003, American Megatrends, Inc. Use [+] or [-] to select items in .] [ST340014A] [Not Detected] [ASUS DVD-E616P2] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a ...
...menu screen are the navigation keys for that particular menu. Enter F1 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Change Field Go to another. ASUS K8V-VM Ultra Motherboard 2-9 Use the navigation keys to configure System Time. Sub-menu items Navigation keys 2.2.2 Menu bar The menu bar...General Help Save and Exit Exit v02.54 (C)Copyright 1985-2003, American Megatrends, Inc. Use [+] or [-] to select items in .] [ST340014A] [Not Detected] [ASUS DVD-E616P2] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a ...
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... of floppy drive installed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [360K, 5.25 in.] [1.2M , 5.25 in.] [720K , 3.5 in.] [1.44M, 3.5 in.] [2.88M, 3.5 in .] [ST340014A] [Not Detected] [ASUS DVD-E616P2] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field. System Time System... Master Third IDE Slave Fourth IDE Master Fourth IDE Slave IDE Configuration System Information [17:08:35] [Mon 04/19/2004] [1.44M, 3.5 in .] ASUS K8V-VM Ultra Motherboard 2-11
... of floppy drive installed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [360K, 5.25 in.] [1.2M , 5.25 in.] [720K , 3.5 in.] [1.44M, 3.5 in.] [2.88M, 3.5 in .] [ST340014A] [Not Detected] [ASUS DVD-E616P2] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field. System Time System... Master Third IDE Slave Fourth IDE Master Fourth IDE Slave IDE Configuration System Information [17:08:35] [Mon 04/19/2004] [1.44M, 3.5 in .] ASUS K8V-VM Ultra Motherboard 2-11
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...] [Disabled] [35] [Host] Parallel ATA IDE Controller [Both] Allows you to select the Parallel ATA IDE controller. Configuration options: [Host & Device] [Host] [Device] ASUS K8V-VM Ultra Motherboard 2-13 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.3.5 IDE Configuration The items in this menu allow you to set or change the con...
...] [Disabled] [35] [Host] Parallel ATA IDE Controller [Both] Allows you to select the Parallel ATA IDE controller. Configuration options: [Host & Device] [Host] [Device] ASUS K8V-VM Ultra Motherboard 2-13 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.3.5 IDE Configuration The items in this menu allow you to set or change the con...
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v02.54 (C)Copyright 1985-2003, American Megatrends, Inc. CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP Configure CPU. ASUS K8V-VM Ultra Motherboard 2-15 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to Sub Screen General Help Save and Exit Exit V02.54 (C)Copyright 1985-2003, American ...
v02.54 (C)Copyright 1985-2003, American Megatrends, Inc. CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP Configure CPU. ASUS K8V-VM Ultra Motherboard 2-15 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to Sub Screen General Help Save and Exit Exit V02.54 (C)Copyright 1985-2003, American ...