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...and hardware devices on it another standout in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package Contents Check your K8V-VM Ultra package 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/Power) 1 x FDD cable I/O ...shield 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's fi...
...and hardware devices on it another standout in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package Contents Check your K8V-VM Ultra package 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/Power) 1 x FDD cable I/O ...shield 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's fi...
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ASUS K8V-VM Ultra Motherboard 1-3 When Serial ATA installing OS, there is no need to interconnect with the AMD AthlonTM 64 and AMD SempronTM processors. Backwards compatible with an .... It is enhanced with current USB 1.1 peripherals, USB 2.0 delivers transfer speeds up to 3.2GB/s to deliver exceptional integrated graphics and video playback performance. Technology The K8V-VM Ultra supports AMD Cool 'n' Quiet! Integrated 10/100 Mbps LAN The on-board LAN controller is a highly integrated FAST Ethernet controller. Technology, which monitors system operation...
ASUS K8V-VM Ultra Motherboard 1-3 When Serial ATA installing OS, there is no need to interconnect with the AMD AthlonTM 64 and AMD SempronTM processors. Backwards compatible with an .... It is enhanced with current USB 1.1 peripherals, USB 2.0 delivers transfer speeds up to 3.2GB/s to deliver exceptional integrated graphics and video playback performance. Technology The K8V-VM Ultra supports AMD Cool 'n' Quiet! Integrated 10/100 Mbps LAN The on-board LAN controller is a highly integrated FAST Ethernet controller. Technology, which monitors system operation...
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..., such as the power supply case, before removing or plugging in any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is detached from the power supply. 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
..., such as the power supply case, before removing or plugging in any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is detached from the power supply. 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
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Doing so may damage the motherboard. The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. K8V-VM ULTRA Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. 1.5.2 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the chassis in the image below. 1.5.3 Screw holes Place six (6) screws 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 Do not overtighten the screws!
Doing so may damage the motherboard. The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. K8V-VM ULTRA Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. 1.5.2 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the chassis in the image below. 1.5.3 Screw holes Place six (6) screws 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 Do not overtighten the screws!
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... place, push down the socket lever to indicate that it fits in one correct orientation. Gold triangle The CPU fits only in place. ASUS K8V-VM Ultra Motherboard 1-9 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...
... place, push down the socket lever to indicate that it fits in one correct orientation. Gold triangle The CPU fits only in place. ASUS K8V-VM Ultra Motherboard 1-9 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...
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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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... on the DIMM matches the break on the socket. DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in the motherboard. ASUS K8V-VM Ultra Motherboard 1-13 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Make sure to unlock the DIMM. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unplug the power supply before adding or removing...
... on the DIMM matches the break on the socket. DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in the motherboard. ASUS K8V-VM Ultra Motherboard 1-13 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Make sure to unlock the DIMM. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unplug the power supply before adding or removing...
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When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments; INT C -- -- -- ASUS K8V-VM Ultra Motherboard 1-15 Standard Interrupt Assignments IRQ Priority 0 1 1 2 2 N/A 3 11 4* 12 5* 13 6 14 7* 15 8 3 9* 4 10* 5 11* 6 12* 7 13 8 14* 9 15* 10 Standard Function System Timer Keyboard Controller ...
When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments; INT C -- -- -- ASUS K8V-VM Ultra Motherboard 1-15 Standard Interrupt Assignments IRQ Priority 0 1 1 2 2 N/A 3 11 4* 12 5* 13 6 14 7* 15 8 3 9* 4 10* 5 11* 6 12* 7 13 8 14* 9 15* 10 Standard Function System Timer Keyboard Controller ...
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To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 1-2. 4. Replace the battery. 5. 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 1.9 Jumpers 1. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by the onboard button cell battery. The RAM data ...
To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 1-2. 4. Replace the battery. 5. 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 1.9 Jumpers 1. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by the onboard button cell battery. The RAM data ...
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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 Parallel port. Line In port. This Line Out (lime) port connects a headphone or a speaker. LAN (RJ-45) port. In 4 or 6-channel mode, the...
... 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 Parallel port. Line In port. This Line Out (lime) port connects a headphone or a speaker. LAN (RJ-45) port. In 4 or 6-channel mode, the...
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... onboard IDE connectors are three connectors on the IDE connector is set as "Cable-Select," make sure all other device jumpers have the same setting. K8V-VM ULTRA PRI_IDE SEC_IDE R r K8V-VM ULTRA IDE Connector ASUS K8V-VM Ultra Motherboard 1-21 If any device jumper is removed to configure your device(s).
... onboard IDE connectors are three connectors on the IDE connector is set as "Cable-Select," make sure all other device jumpers have the same setting. K8V-VM ULTRA PRI_IDE SEC_IDE R r K8V-VM ULTRA IDE Connector ASUS K8V-VM Ultra Motherboard 1-21 If any device jumper is removed to configure your device(s).
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... connect the 4-pin ATX +12V power plug; ATX12V EATXPWR K8V-VM ULTRA +12V DC GND +12V DC GND +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK Ground +5 Volts R r Ground +5 Volts Ground +3 Volts K8V-VM ULTRA ATX Power Connector +3 Volts Ground +5 Volts +5 Volts ... 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation. 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 minimum recommended wattage is inadequate. Find the proper orientation and push down ...
... connect the 4-pin ATX +12V power plug; ATX12V EATXPWR K8V-VM ULTRA +12V DC GND +12V DC GND +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK Ground +5 Volts R r Ground +5 Volts Ground +3 Volts K8V-VM ULTRA ATX Power Connector +3 Volts Ground +5 Volts +5 Volts ... 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation. 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 minimum recommended wattage is inadequate. Find the proper orientation and push down ...
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... module to 480 Mbps connection speed. 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. Doing so will...
... module to 480 Mbps connection speed. 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. Doing so will...
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... on your screen may not be exactly the same as shown. A:\>afudos /oMYBIOS03.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - What you see on a piece of paper. ASUS K8V-VM Ultra Motherboard 2-3 You need to type the exact BIOS file name at least 600KB) to the bootable floppy disk that the floppy disk...
... on your screen may not be exactly the same as shown. A:\>afudos /oMYBIOS03.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - What you see on a piece of paper. ASUS K8V-VM Ultra Motherboard 2-3 You need to type the exact BIOS file name at least 600KB) to the bootable floppy disk that the floppy disk...
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... following message and automatically checks the floppy disk for floppy... Starting BIOS recovery... Reading file "K8VVMUT.ROM". When found ! Completed. 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that you to the floppy disk drive. 3. Checking for the original or updated BIOS fi... cause system boot failure! 4. Bad BIOS checksum. Floppy found , the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. ASUS K8V-VM Ultra Motherboard 2-5
... following message and automatically checks the floppy disk for floppy... Starting BIOS recovery... Reading file "K8VVMUT.ROM". When found ! Completed. 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that you to the floppy disk drive. 3. Checking for the original or updated BIOS fi... cause system boot failure! 4. Bad BIOS checksum. Floppy found , the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. ASUS K8V-VM Ultra Motherboard 2-5
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... down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so can cause system boot failure! Floppy found !" 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 a ... Flash: 1. Insert the floppy disk that contains the BIOS file. Reading file "K8VVMUT.ROM". Flashed successfully. ASUS K8V-VM Ultra Motherboard 2-7 User recovery requested. Start flashing... Checking for floppy... • If there is no floppy disk in the drive, the...
... down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so can cause system boot failure! Floppy found !" 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 a ... Flash: 1. Insert the floppy disk that contains the BIOS file. Reading file "K8VVMUT.ROM". Flashed successfully. ASUS K8V-VM Ultra Motherboard 2-7 User recovery requested. Start flashing... Checking for floppy... • If there is no floppy disk in the drive, the...
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ASUS K8V-VM Ultra Motherboard 2-9 Sub-menu items Navigation keys 2.2.2 Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items: Main Advanced Power Boot ... ESC Select Screen Select Item Change Field Go to configure System Time. Use the navigation keys 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 another. 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items...
ASUS K8V-VM Ultra Motherboard 2-9 Sub-menu items Navigation keys 2.2.2 Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items: Main Advanced Power Boot ... ESC Select Screen Select Item Change Field Go to configure System Time. Use the navigation keys 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 another. 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items...
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... [+] or [-] to navigate through them. 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
... [+] or [-] to navigate through them. 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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...] [UDMA0] [UDMA1] [UDMA2] [UDMA3] [UDMA4] [UDMA5] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. Configuration options: [Host & Device] [Host] [Device] ASUS K8V-VM Ultra Motherboard 2-13 Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Disabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. This will be effective only...
...] [UDMA0] [UDMA1] [UDMA2] [UDMA3] [UDMA4] [UDMA5] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. Configuration options: [Host & Device] [Host] [Device] ASUS K8V-VM Ultra Motherboard 2-13 Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Disabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. This will be effective only...
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ASUS K8V-VM Ultra Motherboard 2-15 Enter F1 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Go to malfunction. Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect ...
ASUS K8V-VM Ultra Motherboard 2-15 Enter F1 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Go to malfunction. Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect ...