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This motherboard provides excellent compatibility and flexibility. 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/Power) 1 x FDD cable I/O ...AMD 64 technology, which represents the landmark introduction of ASUS quality motherboards! Serial ATA RAID The on board VT8237A southbridge provides the complete solution for your K8V-VM Ultra package for buying the ASUS® K8V-VM Ultra motherboard! The ASUS K8V-VM Ultra motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest...
This motherboard provides excellent compatibility and flexibility. 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/Power) 1 x FDD cable I/O ...AMD 64 technology, which represents the landmark introduction of ASUS quality motherboards! Serial ATA RAID The on board VT8237A southbridge provides the complete solution for your K8V-VM Ultra package for buying the ASUS® K8V-VM Ultra motherboard! The ASUS K8V-VM Ultra motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest...
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... Serial ATA installing OS, there is no need to set up to 3.2GB/s to deliver exceptional integrated graphics and video playback performance. AMD Cool 'n' Quiet! ASUS K8V-VM Ultra Motherboard 1-3 The VIA K8M890 features an Integrated Graphics Processor (IGP) to provide enhanced system performance. VIA K8M890 and VT8237A chipset The VIA K8M890 northbridge is...
... Serial ATA installing OS, there is no need to set up to 3.2GB/s to deliver exceptional integrated graphics and video playback performance. AMD Cool 'n' Quiet! ASUS K8V-VM Ultra Motherboard 1-3 The VIA K8M890 features an Integrated Graphics Processor (IGP) to provide enhanced system performance. VIA K8M890 and VT8237A chipset The VIA K8M890 northbridge is...
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... so may cause severe damage to indicate that the system is a reminder that the ATX power supply is switched off mode. 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 Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure that you...
... so may cause severe damage to indicate that the system is a reminder that the ATX power supply is switched off mode. 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 Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure that you...
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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 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. 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.
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ASUS K8V-VM Ultra Motherboard 1-9 Gold triangle The CPU fits only in place, push down the socket lever to secure the CPU. Install a CPU heatsink and fan following ...
ASUS K8V-VM Ultra Motherboard 1-9 Gold triangle The CPU fits only in place, push down the socket lever to secure the CPU. Install a CPU heatsink and fan following ...
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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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... the DIMM sockets in only one direction. Align a DIMM on the socket. Locked Retaining Clip 1.7.4 Removing a DIMM Follow these steps to avoid damaging the DIMM. 4. ASUS K8V-VM Ultra Motherboard 1-13 Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to unlock...
... the DIMM sockets in only one direction. Align a DIMM on the socket. Locked Retaining Clip 1.7.4 Removing a DIMM Follow these steps to avoid damaging the DIMM. 4. ASUS K8V-VM Ultra Motherboard 1-13 Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to unlock...
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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
... 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
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... system setup parameters by the onboard button cell battery. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! Remove the onboard battery. 3. 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 Keep the cap on the CLRTC jumper default position. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. Move...
... system setup parameters by the onboard button cell battery. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! Remove the onboard battery. 3. 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 Keep the cap on the CLRTC jumper default position. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. Move...
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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 LAN (RJ-45) port. Microphone port. PS/2 mouse port (green). This Mic (pink) port connects a microphone. 1.10 Connectors This section describes and illustrates...
... 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 LAN (RJ-45) port. Microphone port. PS/2 mouse port (green). This Mic (pink) port connects a microphone. 1.10 Connectors This section describes and illustrates...
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... gray • Pin 20 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 Single device Two devices Drive jumper setting Cable-Select or Master Cable-Select Master Slave Mode of the following modes to...
... gray • Pin 20 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 Single device Two devices Drive jumper setting Cable-Select or Master Cable-Select Master Slave Mode of the following modes to...
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... +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 +5 Volts -5 Volts Ground Ground Ground PSON# Ground -12 Volts +3 Volts 6. 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 otherwise, the system does not boot up. • Make sure...
... +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 +5 Volts -5 Volts Ground Ground Ground PSON# Ground -12 Volts +3 Volts 6. 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 otherwise, the system does not boot up. • Make sure...
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USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. 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 with USB 2.0 speci...a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. 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 these connectors, then install the module to 480 Mbps connection speed. NEVER...
USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. 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 with USB 2.0 speci...a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. 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 these connectors, then install the module to 480 Mbps connection speed. NEVER...
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... AFUDOS.EXE: 1. The BIOS information on a piece of paper. AFUDOS also allows you see on your screen may not be exactly the same as shown. ASUS K8V-VM Ultra Motherboard 2-3 Boot the system from the support CD to the floppy disk. All rights reserved. The utility will copy the current system BIOS by...
... AFUDOS.EXE: 1. The BIOS information on a piece of paper. AFUDOS also allows you see on your screen may not be exactly the same as shown. ASUS K8V-VM Ultra Motherboard 2-3 Boot the system from the support CD to the floppy disk. All rights reserved. The utility will copy the current system BIOS by...
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... 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that you to the floppy disk drive. 3. Recovering the BIOS from a floppy disk To recover the BIOS ... flashing... DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Bad BIOS checksum. Checking for floppy... Starting BIOS recovery... Completed. 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. Floppy found , the...
... 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that you to the floppy disk drive. 3. Recovering the BIOS from a floppy disk To recover the BIOS ... flashing... DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Bad BIOS checksum. Checking for floppy... Starting BIOS recovery... Completed. 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. Floppy found , the...
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.... To update the BIOS using a DOS-based utility. Starting BIOS recovery... User recovery requested. Start flashing... ASUS K8V-VM Ultra Motherboard 2-7 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 a floppy disk. 2. Checking for ... updating the BIOS! Save the BIOS file to go through the long process of booting from a floppy disk and using ASUS EZ Flash: 1. is accessible by simply pressing + during the Power-On Self Tests (POST). Completed. The EZ Flash is built-in...
.... To update the BIOS using a DOS-based utility. Starting BIOS recovery... User recovery requested. Start flashing... ASUS K8V-VM Ultra Motherboard 2-7 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 a floppy disk. 2. Checking for ... updating the BIOS! Save the BIOS file to go through the long process of booting from a floppy disk and using ASUS EZ Flash: 1. is accessible by simply pressing + during the Power-On Self Tests (POST). Completed. The EZ Flash is built-in...
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... [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field. Some of a menu screen are the navigation keys for that particular menu. Use [+] or [-] to another. ASUS K8V-VM Ultra Motherboard 2-9 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A Primary IDE Master Primary...
... [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field. Some of a menu screen are the navigation keys for that particular menu. Use [+] or [-] to another. ASUS K8V-VM Ultra Motherboard 2-9 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A Primary IDE Master Primary...
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... Slave Fourth IDE Master Fourth IDE Slave IDE Configuration System Information [17:08:35] [Mon 04/19/2004] [1.44M, 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 configure System Time. ←... information. Refer to section "2.2.1 BIOS menu screen" for information on the menu screen items and how to set the system date. 2.3.3 Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in .] ASUS K8V-VM Ultra Motherboard 2-11
... Slave Fourth IDE Master Fourth IDE Slave IDE Configuration System Information [17:08:35] [Mon 04/19/2004] [1.44M, 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 configure System Time. ←... information. Refer to section "2.2.1 BIOS menu screen" for information on the menu screen items and how to set the system date. 2.3.3 Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in .] ASUS K8V-VM Ultra Motherboard 2-11
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Configuration options: [Host & Device] [Host] [Device] ASUS K8V-VM Ultra Motherboard 2-13 DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.3.5 IDE Configuration The items in this menu allow ...
Configuration options: [Host & Device] [Host] [Device] ASUS K8V-VM Ultra Motherboard 2-13 DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.3.5 IDE Configuration The items in this menu allow ...
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...;gure CPU. 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
...;gure CPU. 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