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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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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. ix
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... before loading the operating system. See page 2-7. See pages 2-31. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction No need to your system with customizable boot logos. See page 2-5. 1.3.2 ASUS unique features EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to personalize and add style to use a DOS-based utility or boot from a floppy disk. CrashFree...
... before loading the operating system. See page 2-7. See pages 2-31. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction No need to your system with customizable boot logos. See page 2-5. 1.3.2 ASUS unique features EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to personalize and add style to use a DOS-based utility or boot from a floppy disk. CrashFree...
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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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... expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure the card by adjusting the software settings. 1. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Keep the screw for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 2 for later use . Assign an IRQ to unplug the power cord before adding...
... expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure the card by adjusting the software settings. 1. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Keep the screw for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 2 for later use . Assign an IRQ to unplug the power cord before adding...
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... the onboard button cell battery. 1.9 Jumpers 1. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3. 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
... the onboard button cell battery. 1.9 Jumpers 1. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3. 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
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... chassis-mounted reset button for the system power button. 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 in SLEEP or SOFT-OFF mode depending on the BIOS settings. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector. System panel connector (10...
... chassis-mounted reset button for the system power button. 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 in SLEEP or SOFT-OFF mode depending on the BIOS settings. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector. System panel connector (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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...the DOS prompt, type: format A:/S then press . Select Create an MS-DOS startup disk from the menu, then select Format. e. ASUS EZ Flash (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk or the motherboard support CD). At the DOS prompt, type the command line: afudos /o[filename]...in case you to create a bootable floppy disk. The copy can be used to copy the current system BIOS settings to a floppy or hard disk. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk during POST.) 3. c. Refer to the corresponding section for each utility. •...
...the DOS prompt, type: format A:/S then press . Select Create an MS-DOS startup disk from the menu, then select Format. e. ASUS EZ Flash (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk or the motherboard support CD). At the DOS prompt, type the command line: afudos /o[filename]...in case you to create a bootable floppy disk. The copy can be used to copy the current system BIOS settings to a floppy or hard disk. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk during POST.) 3. c. Refer to the corresponding section for each utility. •...
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... system from the website provided by default to the floppy disk. Reading flash ..... 0x0008CC00 (9%) 2. All rights reserved. To update the BIOS using a bootable floppy diskette. ASUS K8V-VM Ultra Motherboard 2-3 Main filename Extension name A:\>afudos /oMYBIOS03.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Make sure that the floppy disk is not write...
... system from the website provided by default to the floppy disk. Reading flash ..... 0x0008CC00 (9%) 2. All rights reserved. To update the BIOS using a bootable floppy diskette. ASUS K8V-VM Ultra Motherboard 2-3 Main filename Extension name A:\>afudos /oMYBIOS03.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Make sure that the floppy disk is not write...
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...64258;ash .... Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. A:\>afudos /iK8VVMUT.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - All rights reserved. When the BIOS update process is for reference only. done Writing flash .... 0x0008CC00 (9%) DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the...At the DOS prompt, type the command line: afudos /i[filename.rom] where [filename.rom] means the latest (or original) BIOS file that you see on the screen is complete, the utility returns to the bootable floppy disk. 5. done Erasing flash ...
...64258;ash .... Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. A:\>afudos /iK8VVMUT.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - All rights reserved. When the BIOS update process is for reference only. done Writing flash .... 0x0008CC00 (9%) DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the...At the DOS prompt, type the command line: afudos /i[filename.rom] where [filename.rom] means the latest (or original) BIOS file that you see on the screen is complete, the utility returns to the bootable floppy disk. 5. done Erasing flash ...
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...;le "K8VVMUT.ROM". DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! ASUS K8V-VM Ultra Motherboard 2-5 Doing so can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support CD or the floppy disk that contains the updated BIOS file. • Prepare the motherboard support CD or the floppy disk containing...
...;le "K8VVMUT.ROM". DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! ASUS K8V-VM Ultra Motherboard 2-5 Doing so can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support CD or the floppy disk that contains the updated BIOS file. • Prepare the motherboard support CD or the floppy disk containing...
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...system. 2. Insert the support CD to download the latest BIOS file. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS Information Bad BIOS checksum. Floppy not Found! The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for the original or updated BIOS file. The utility displays the following message and...BIOS file. Start flashing... DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Checking for the original or updated BIOS file. Reading file "K8VVMUT.ROM". Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus...
...system. 2. Insert the support CD to download the latest BIOS file. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS Information Bad BIOS checksum. Floppy not Found! The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for the original or updated BIOS file. The utility displays the following message and...BIOS file. Start flashing... DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Checking for the original or updated BIOS file. Reading file "K8VVMUT.ROM". Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus...
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... for your motherboard and rename it is displayed. 4. User recovery requested. 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. DO NOT shut down or reset the...BIOS! Floppy found !" Visit the system builder website to download the latest BIOS file for floppy... appears. • If the correct BIOS file is not found in the BIOS LPC chip so it to K8VVMUT.ROM. Reboot the system. is accessible by simply pressing + during the Power-On Self Tests (POST). ASUS K8V-VM Ultra...
... for your motherboard and rename it is displayed. 4. User recovery requested. 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. DO NOT shut down or reset the...BIOS! Floppy found !" Visit the system builder website to download the latest BIOS file for floppy... appears. • If the correct BIOS file is not found in the BIOS LPC chip so it to K8VVMUT.ROM. Reboot the system. is accessible by simply pressing + during the Power-On Self Tests (POST). ASUS K8V-VM Ultra...
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... them in the CMOS RAM of your computer in section "2.1 Managing and updating your selections among the predetermined choices. 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS Information This motherboard supports a programmable Low Pin Count (LPC) chip that the computer can update using the provided utility described in the...through the various sub-menus and make changes to use as possible. You can enable the security password feature or make your BIOS." This section explains how to reconfigure your system using this section are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your system...
... them in the CMOS RAM of your computer in section "2.1 Managing and updating your selections among the predetermined choices. 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS Information This motherboard supports a programmable Low Pin Count (LPC) chip that the computer can update using the provided utility described in the...through the various sub-menus and make changes to use as possible. You can enable the security password feature or make your BIOS." This section explains how to reconfigure your system using this section are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your system...
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... keys At the bottom right corner of the navigation keys differ from one screen to select a field. ASUS K8V-VM Ultra Motherboard 2-9 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],...54 (C)Copyright 1985-2003, American Megatrends, Inc. Some of a menu screen are the navigation keys for that particular menu. 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A Primary IDE ...
... keys At the bottom right corner of the navigation keys differ from one screen to select a field. ASUS K8V-VM Ultra Motherboard 2-9 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],...54 (C)Copyright 1985-2003, American Megatrends, Inc. Some of a menu screen are the navigation keys for that particular menu. 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A Primary IDE ...
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...;guration fields These fields show the values for the menu items. If an item is a brief description of the selected item. 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS Information Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display a list of a field, select it then press to display the other items (Advanced...
...;guration fields These fields show the values for the menu items. If an item is a brief description of the selected item. 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS Information Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display a list of a field, select it then press to display the other items (Advanced...
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...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 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,... 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 set the system time. 2.3.2 System Date...
...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 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,... 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 set the system time. 2.3.2 System Date...
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...: Hard Disk 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] [Auto] ...and if the device was not previously formatted with LBA mode disabled. The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and SMART monitoring). These items show N/A if no IDE device is...
...: Hard Disk 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] [Auto] ...and if the device was not previously formatted with LBA mode disabled. The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and SMART monitoring). These items show N/A if no IDE device is...
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.... Configuration options: [Host & Device] [Host] [Device] ASUS K8V-VM Ultra Motherboard 2-13 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Primary] [Secondary] [Both] Hard Disk Write Protect [Disabled] Allows you to configure the item. This will be effective only if device is accessed through BIOS. Parallel ATA IDE Controller Hard Disk Write Protect IDE...
.... Configuration options: [Host & Device] [Host] [Device] ASUS K8V-VM Ultra Motherboard 2-13 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Primary] [Secondary] [Both] Hard Disk Write Protect [Disabled] Allows you to configure the item. This will be effective only if device is accessed through BIOS. Parallel ATA IDE Controller Hard Disk Write Protect IDE...