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... a bootable floppy disk 2-2 2.1.2 Using AFUDOS to copy the current BIOS 2-2 2.1.3 Using AFUDOS to update the BIOS 2-3 2.1.4 Recovering the BIOS with CrashFree BIOS 2 ........2-5 2.1.5 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS 2-7 2.2 BIOS Setup program 2-8 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-9 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-9 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-9 2.2.4 Menu items 2-10 2.2.5 Sub-menu items 2-10 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-10 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-10...
... a bootable floppy disk 2-2 2.1.2 Using AFUDOS to copy the current BIOS 2-2 2.1.3 Using AFUDOS to update the BIOS 2-3 2.1.4 Recovering the BIOS with CrashFree BIOS 2 ........2-5 2.1.5 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS 2-7 2.2 BIOS Setup program 2-8 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-9 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-9 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-9 2.2.4 Menu items 2-10 2.2.5 Sub-menu items 2-10 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-10 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-10...
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ix K8V-VM Ultra Specifications Summary BIOS features ASUS special features Manageability Support CD Form factor 4Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, ACPI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, ASUS EZ Flash, ASUS MyLogo ASUS MyLogo ASUS EZ Flash ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 WOR by PME, WOL by PME, WOR by Ring Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II Anti-Virus Software ASUS LiveUpdate MicroATX 9.6" x 7.2" (24.5cm x 19.2cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice.
ix K8V-VM Ultra Specifications Summary BIOS features ASUS special features Manageability Support CD Form factor 4Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, ACPI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, ASUS EZ Flash, ASUS MyLogo ASUS MyLogo ASUS EZ Flash ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 WOR by PME, WOL by PME, WOR by Ring Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II Anti-Virus Software ASUS LiveUpdate MicroATX 9.6" x 7.2" (24.5cm x 19.2cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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... add style to your system with customizable boot logos. See page 2-5. ASUS MyLogo™ This feature allows you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. See pages 2-31. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction CrashFree BIOS 2 Whenever BIOS gets corrupted, ASUS CrashFree BIOS2 allows users to use a DOS-based utility or boot from...
... add style to your system with customizable boot logos. See page 2-5. ASUS MyLogo™ This feature allows you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. See pages 2-31. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction CrashFree BIOS 2 Whenever BIOS gets corrupted, ASUS CrashFree BIOS2 allows users to use a DOS-based utility or boot from...
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...2cm (7.2in) PS/2KBM T: Mouse B: Keyboard COM2 ATX12V CPU_FAN DDR DIMM2 (64 bit,184-pin module) DDR DIMM1 (64 bit,184-pin module) K8V-VM ULTRA Socket 754 PARALLEL PORT VGA PS2_USB_PWR USB12 Bottom: USB3 USB4 Top: RJ-45 Top:Line In Center:Line Out Below:Mic In ALC660 Super I/O RTL8201CL... AAFP CHA_FAN VIA K8M890 PRI_IDE SEC_IDE PCIEX1_1 R CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power PCIEX16 4M BIOS USB56 PCI1 PCI2 FLOPPY USB78 VIA VT8237A CLRTC SPEAKER SB_PWR F_PANEL SATA1 SATA2 24.5cm (9.6in) 1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
...2cm (7.2in) PS/2KBM T: Mouse B: Keyboard COM2 ATX12V CPU_FAN DDR DIMM2 (64 bit,184-pin module) DDR DIMM1 (64 bit,184-pin module) K8V-VM ULTRA Socket 754 PARALLEL PORT VGA PS2_USB_PWR USB12 Bottom: USB3 USB4 Top: RJ-45 Top:Line In Center:Line Out Below:Mic In ALC660 Super I/O RTL8201CL... AAFP CHA_FAN VIA K8M890 PRI_IDE SEC_IDE PCIEX1_1 R CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power PCIEX16 4M BIOS USB56 PCI1 PCI2 FLOPPY USB78 VIA VT8237A CLRTC SPEAKER SB_PWR F_PANEL SATA1 SATA2 24.5cm (9.6in) 1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
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.... Install the software drivers for later use . Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Refer to the tables on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. Keep the screw for the expansion card...
.... Install the software drivers for later use . Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Refer to the tables on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. Keep the screw for the expansion card...
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... jumper default position. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to re-enter data. 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 Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for ...about 5~10 seconds, then move the cap back to pins 2-3. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS...
... jumper default position. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to re-enter data. 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 Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for ...about 5~10 seconds, then move the cap back to pins 2-3. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS...
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Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector. K8V-VM ULTRA PLED+ PLEDPWR GND IDELED+ IDELED- System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) This connector supports several system ... in sleep mode. • Power/Soft-off the system power. 1-26 Chapter 1: Product Introduction PLED PWRSW F_PANEL R r HDLED RESET K8V-VM ULTRA System Panel Connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 3-pin connector is read from or written to this connector. The system... button for the HDD Activity LED. The IDE LED lights up when you turn on the BIOS settings. Ground Reset 10.
Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector. K8V-VM ULTRA PLED+ PLEDPWR GND IDELED+ IDELED- System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) This connector supports several system ... in sleep mode. • Power/Soft-off the system power. 1-26 Chapter 1: Product Introduction PLED PWRSW F_PANEL R r HDLED RESET K8V-VM ULTRA System Panel Connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 3-pin connector is read from or written to this connector. The system... button for the HDD Activity LED. The IDE LED lights up when you turn on the BIOS settings. Ground Reset 10.
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Chapter 2 This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus, and provides detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters. BIOS Information
Chapter 2 This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus, and provides detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters. BIOS Information
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... a bootable floppy disk.) 2. Select Create an MS-DOS startup disk from the menu, then select Format. ASUS EZ Flash (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk or the motherboard support CD). At the DOS prompt, type: format A:/S then press . b.... Click File from the format options field, then click Start. 2. 2.1 Managing and Updating Your BIOS The following to create a bootable floppy disk. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk during POST.) 3. From your Windows® desktop, click on Start, then select My Computer...
... a bootable floppy disk.) 2. Select Create an MS-DOS startup disk from the menu, then select Format. ASUS EZ Flash (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk or the motherboard support CD). At the DOS prompt, type: format A:/S then press . b.... Click File from the format options field, then click Start. 2. 2.1 Managing and Updating Your BIOS The following to create a bootable floppy disk. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk during POST.) 3. From your Windows® desktop, click on Start, then select My Computer...
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... name A:\>afudos /oMYBIOS03.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Make sure that lets you to copy the original BIOS file to a floppy diskette. Boot the system from the website provided by default to the bootable...BIOS using a bootable floppy diskette. You need to store the file. Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Reading flash ..... 0x0008CC00 (9%) 2. What you see on your screen may not be exactly the same as shown. All rights reserved. Download the latest BIOS file from the floppy disk. ASUS K8V-VM Ultra...
... name A:\>afudos /oMYBIOS03.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Make sure that lets you to copy the original BIOS file to a floppy diskette. Boot the system from the website provided by default to the bootable...BIOS using a bootable floppy diskette. You need to store the file. Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Reading flash ..... 0x0008CC00 (9%) 2. What you see on your screen may not be exactly the same as shown. All rights reserved. Download the latest BIOS file from the floppy disk. ASUS K8V-VM Ultra...
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... system boot failure! A:\>afudos /iK8VVMUT.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Reboot the system from the hard disk. 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS Information The BIOS information on your screen may not be exactly the same as shown. All rights reserved. Reading file ..... done Writing ...;le ..... done Erasing flash .... done Writing flash .... 0x0008CC00 (9%) DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! 4. Press . What you copied to the DOS prompt. A:\>afudos /iK8VVMUT.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American...
... system boot failure! A:\>afudos /iK8VVMUT.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Reboot the system from the hard disk. 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS Information The BIOS information on your screen may not be exactly the same as shown. All rights reserved. Reading file ..... done Writing ...;le ..... done Erasing flash .... done Writing flash .... 0x0008CC00 (9%) DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! 4. Press . What you copied to the DOS prompt. A:\>afudos /iK8VVMUT.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American...
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... message and automatically checks the floppy disk for floppy... Starting BIOS recovery... ASUS K8V-VM Ultra Motherboard 2-5 Recovering the BIOS from a floppy disk To recover the BIOS from a floppy disk: 1. Floppy found , the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. Start flashing... Turn on the system. 2. Bad...
... message and automatically checks the floppy disk for floppy... Starting BIOS recovery... ASUS K8V-VM Ultra Motherboard 2-5 Recovering the BIOS from a floppy disk To recover the BIOS from a floppy disk: 1. Floppy found , the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. Start flashing... Turn on the system. 2. Bad...
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... utility completes the updating process. The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for floppy... Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to the optical drive. 3. Remove any floppy disk from the support CD: 1. Starting BIOS recovery... Bad BIOS checksum. The utility then updates the corrupted BIOS file. Checking for this motherboard.
... utility completes the updating process. The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for floppy... Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to the optical drive. 3. Remove any floppy disk from the support CD: 1. Starting BIOS recovery... Bad BIOS checksum. The utility then updates the corrupted BIOS file. Checking for this motherboard.
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... website to download the latest BIOS file for floppy... Save the BIOS file to K8VVMUT.ROM. Insert the floppy disk that contains the BIOS file. 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 floppy disk and using ASUS EZ Flash: 1. To update the BIOS using a DOS-based utility. Reboot the system. is not found in the drive, the error message "Floppy not found ! ASUS K8V-VM Ultra...
... website to download the latest BIOS file for floppy... Save the BIOS file to K8VVMUT.ROM. Insert the floppy disk that contains the BIOS file. 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 floppy disk and using ASUS EZ Flash: 1. To update the BIOS using a DOS-based utility. Reboot the system. is not found in the drive, the error message "Floppy not found ! ASUS K8V-VM Ultra...
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...Power-On Self-Test (POST) to enter the Setup utility; Even if you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your system using the BIOS Setup program so that you can also restart by pressing the reset button on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. This section explains how to... configure your BIOS." To enter Setup after POST, restart the system by pressing + + , or by turning the system off and then back on your computer...
...Power-On Self-Test (POST) to enter the Setup utility; Even if you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your system using the BIOS Setup program so that you can also restart by pressing the reset button on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. This section explains how to... configure your BIOS." To enter Setup after POST, restart the system by pressing + + , or by turning the system off and then back on your computer...
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... 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. Some of a menu screen are the navigation keys for that particular menu. 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration... v02.54 (C)Copyright 1985-2003, American Megatrends, Inc. Enter F1 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Change Field Go to configure System Time. ASUS K8V-VM Ultra Motherboard 2-9
... 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. Some of a menu screen are the navigation keys for that particular menu. 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration... v02.54 (C)Copyright 1985-2003, American Megatrends, Inc. Enter F1 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Change Field Go to configure System Time. ASUS K8V-VM Ultra Motherboard 2-9
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... user-configurable, you can change the value of a field, select it then press to display a list of the selected item. 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS Information Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display a pop-up window with the configuration options for that menu. To display...
... user-configurable, you can change the value of a field, select it then press to display a list of the selected item. 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS Information Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display a pop-up window with the configuration options for that menu. To display...
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... System Time [xx:xx:xxxx] Allows you an overview of floppy drive installed. 2.3 Main Menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you to set the system date. 2.3.3 Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in....] Sets the type of the basic system information. Refer to section "2.2.1 BIOS menu screen" for information on the menu screen items and how to select a field. System Time System Date Legacy ...System Information [17:08:35] [Mon 04/19/2004] [1.44M, 3.5 in .] ASUS K8V-VM Ultra Motherboard 2-11
... System Time [xx:xx:xxxx] Allows you an overview of floppy drive installed. 2.3 Main Menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you to set the system date. 2.3.3 Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in....] Sets the type of the basic system information. Refer to section "2.2.1 BIOS menu screen" for information on the menu screen items and how to select a field. System Time System Date Legacy ...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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...Vendor : ST340014A Size : 40.0GB LBA Mode : Supported Block Mode : 16 Sectors PIO Mode : 4 Async DMA : MultiWord DMA-2 Ultra DMA : Ultra DMA-5 SMART Monitoring: Supported Type LBA/Large Mode Block (Multi-Sector Transfer) M PIO Mode DMA Mode SMART Monitoring 32Bit Data Transfer [Auto]...LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Enables or disables the LBA/Large mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] 2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS Information When set to Disabled, the data transfer from and to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled...
...Vendor : ST340014A Size : 40.0GB LBA Mode : Supported Block Mode : 16 Sectors PIO Mode : 4 Async DMA : MultiWord DMA-2 Ultra DMA : Ultra DMA-5 SMART Monitoring: Supported Type LBA/Large Mode Block (Multi-Sector Transfer) M PIO Mode DMA Mode SMART Monitoring 32Bit Data Transfer [Auto]...LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Enables or disables the LBA/Large mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] 2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS Information When set to Disabled, the data transfer from and to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled...
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... Controller [Both] Allows you to disable the hard disk write protection. This will be effective only if device is accessed through BIOS. 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 the system. Select an item then...
... Controller [Both] Allows you to disable the hard disk write protection. This will be effective only if device is accessed through BIOS. 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 the system. Select an item then...