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... your retailer. 1.3 Special Features 1.3.1 Product highlights AMD Athlon™ 64 processor support The K8V-VM supports AMD AthlonTM 64 and AMD SempronTM processors. 1.1 Welcome! The ASUS K8V-VM motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies making it , check the items in...system performance, faster memory access and increased productivity. This motherboard provides excellent compatibility and flexibility. Before you for the following items. ASUS K8V-VM 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...
... your retailer. 1.3 Special Features 1.3.1 Product highlights AMD Athlon™ 64 processor support The K8V-VM supports AMD AthlonTM 64 and AMD SempronTM processors. 1.1 Welcome! The ASUS K8V-VM motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies making it , check the items in...system performance, faster memory access and increased productivity. This motherboard provides excellent compatibility and flexibility. Before you for the following items. ASUS K8V-VM 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...
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...easy connectivity. PCI Express features point‑to set up to 3.2GB/s to deliver exceptional integrated graphics and video playback performance. ASUS K8V-VM Motherboard 1- When Serial ATA installing OS, there is no need to ‑point serial interconnections between devices and allows ...PCI bus. AMD Cool 'n' Quiet! The VIA K8M890 features an Integrated Graphics Processor (IGP) to provide enhanced system performance. Technology The K8V-VM supports AMD Cool 'n' Quiet! See page 1-16 for next generation components and peripherals. VIA K8M890 and VT8237A chipset The VIA K8M890 ...
...easy connectivity. PCI Express features point‑to set up to 3.2GB/s to deliver exceptional integrated graphics and video playback performance. ASUS K8V-VM Motherboard 1- When Serial ATA installing OS, there is no need to ‑point serial interconnections between devices and allows ...PCI bus. AMD Cool 'n' Quiet! The VIA K8M890 features an Integrated Graphics Processor (IGP) to provide enhanced system performance. Technology The K8V-VM supports AMD Cool 'n' Quiet! See page 1-16 for next generation components and peripherals. VIA K8M890 and VT8237A chipset The VIA K8M890 ...
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K8V-VM R r K8V-VM Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS K8V-VM Motherboard 1- Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or ...
K8V-VM R r K8V-VM Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS K8V-VM Motherboard 1- Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or ...
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Doing so may damage the motherboard. 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 Motherboard 1- K8V-VM 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. The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. Do not overtighten the screws!
Doing so may damage the motherboard. 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 Motherboard 1- K8V-VM 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. The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. Do not overtighten the screws!
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.... Carefully insert the CPU into the socket to indicate that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with the heatsink package. 7. 3. ASUS K8V-VM Motherboard 1-
.... Carefully insert the CPU into the socket to indicate that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with the heatsink package. 7. 3. ASUS K8V-VM Motherboard 1-
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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 Motherboard 1-11 Obtain DDR DIMMs only from qualified vendors for use with this motherboard.
... 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 Motherboard 1-11 Obtain DDR DIMMs only from qualified vendors for use with this motherboard.
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... both the motherboard and the components. Remove the DIMM from the socket. Align a DIMM on the socket such that it flips out with extra force. 2. ASUS K8V-VM Motherboard 1-13 Locate the DIMM sockets in only one direction. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to unlock the DIMM. Support the DIMM...
... both the motherboard and the components. Remove the DIMM from the socket. Align a DIMM on the socket such that it flips out with extra force. 2. ASUS K8V-VM Motherboard 1-13 Locate the DIMM sockets in only one direction. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to unlock the DIMM. Support the DIMM...
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... inoperable. INT C -- -- -- When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments; ASUS K8V-VM Motherboard 1-15 shared INT B -- shared -- 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...
... inoperable. INT C -- -- -- When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments; ASUS K8V-VM Motherboard 1-15 shared INT B -- shared -- 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...
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... jumper default position. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. K8V-VM R r K8V-VM Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 2 1 Normal (Default) 3 2 Clear CMOS ASUS K8V-VM Motherboard 1-17 1.9 Jumpers 1. The RAM data in CMOS. Remove the onboard battery. 3. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure!
... jumper default position. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. K8V-VM R r K8V-VM Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 2 1 Normal (Default) 3 2 Clear CMOS ASUS K8V-VM Motherboard 1-17 1.9 Jumpers 1. The RAM data in CMOS. Remove the onboard battery. 3. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure!
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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 Motherboard 1-19 PS/2 mouse port (green). LAN (RJ-45) port. This Line Out (lime) port connects a headphone or a speaker. This Mic (pink) port connects a microphone...
... 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 Motherboard 1-19 PS/2 mouse port (green). LAN (RJ-45) port. This Line Out (lime) port connects a headphone or a speaker. This Mic (pink) port connects a microphone...
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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. 2. K8V-VM PRI_IDE SEC_IDE R r K8V-VM IDE Connector ASUS K8V-VM Motherboard 1-21
... 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. 2. K8V-VM PRI_IDE SEC_IDE R r K8V-VM IDE Connector ASUS K8V-VM Motherboard 1-21
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...only one orientation. The system can provide 12A on the +12V lead and at least 1A on the +5-volt standby lead (+5VSB). ATX12V EATXPWR K8V-VM +12V DC GND R r K8V-VM ATX Power Connector +12V DC GND +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK Ground +5 Volts Ground +5 Volts Ground +3 ...that your ATX 12V power supply can become unstable or will not boot up if the power is inadequate. K8V-VM +5V GND GND Speak Out SPEAKER 1 R r K8V-VM Speaker Out Connector ASUS K8V-VM Motherboard 1-23 The plugs from the power supply are for the case-mounted speaker and allows you to hear...
...only one orientation. The system can provide 12A on the +12V lead and at least 1A on the +5-volt standby lead (+5VSB). ATX12V EATXPWR K8V-VM +12V DC GND R r K8V-VM ATX Power Connector +12V DC GND +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK Ground +5 Volts Ground +5 Volts Ground +3 ...that your ATX 12V power supply can become unstable or will not boot up if the power is inadequate. K8V-VM +5V GND GND Speak Out SPEAKER 1 R r K8V-VM Speaker Out Connector ASUS K8V-VM Motherboard 1-23 The plugs from the power supply are for the case-mounted speaker and allows you to hear...
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... USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND R r K8V-VM USB 2.0 Connectors USB56 1 The USB module is purchased separately. Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to 480 ... supports up to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. NEVER connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND USB78 1 ASUS K8V-VM Motherboard 1-25 USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. 9. Doing so will damage the motherboard!
... USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND R r K8V-VM USB 2.0 Connectors USB56 1 The USB module is purchased separately. Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to 480 ... supports up to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. NEVER connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND USB78 1 ASUS K8V-VM Motherboard 1-25 USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. 9. Doing so will damage the motherboard!
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... (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. The utility will copy the current system BIOS by the system builder. Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Reading flash ..... ASUS K8V-VM Motherboard 2- The BIOS information on a piece of paper. AFUDOS also allows you see on your screen may not be exactly the same as shown. To...
... (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. The utility will copy the current system BIOS by the system builder. Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Reading flash ..... ASUS K8V-VM Motherboard 2- The BIOS information on a piece of paper. AFUDOS also allows you see on your screen may not be exactly the same as shown. To...
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... while updating the BIOS! Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. When found ! Completed. Checking for floppy... ASUS K8V-VM Motherboard 2- Bad BIOS checksum. Reading file" K8VVM.ROM". The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the floppy disk for... the original or updated BIOS file. 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS2 is an auto recovery tool that you to the floppy disk drive. 3. You can cause system boot failure...
... while updating the BIOS! Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. When found ! Completed. Checking for floppy... ASUS K8V-VM Motherboard 2- Bad BIOS checksum. Reading file" K8VVM.ROM". The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the floppy disk for... the original or updated BIOS file. 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS2 is an auto recovery tool that you to the floppy disk drive. 3. You can cause system boot failure...
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...performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. Doing so can cause system boot failure! ASUS K8V-VM Motherboard 2- 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. Visit the system builder website to download the latest BIOS file for floppy...
...performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. Doing so can cause system boot failure! ASUS K8V-VM Motherboard 2- 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. Visit the system builder website to download the latest BIOS file for floppy...
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...] [Not Detected] Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to another. Enter F1 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Change Field Go to configure System Time. ASUS K8V-VM Motherboard 2- Some of a menu screen are the navigation keys for that particular menu. Sub-menu items Navigation keys 2.2.2 Menu bar The menu bar on top...
...] [Not Detected] Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to another. Enter F1 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Change Field Go to configure System Time. ASUS K8V-VM Motherboard 2- Some of a menu screen are the navigation keys for that particular menu. Sub-menu items Navigation keys 2.2.2 Menu bar The menu bar on top...
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... American Megatrends, Inc. 2.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx] Allows you to set the system date. 2.3.3 Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in .] ASUS K8V-VM Motherboard 2-11 Refer to section "2.2.1 BIOS menu screen" for information on the menu screen items and how to configure System Time. ←→ Select ...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 set the...
... American Megatrends, Inc. 2.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx] Allows you to set the system date. 2.3.3 Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in .] ASUS K8V-VM Motherboard 2-11 Refer to section "2.2.1 BIOS menu screen" for information on the menu screen items and how to configure System Time. ←→ Select ...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 set the...
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Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. Configuration options: [Host & Device] [Host] [Device] ASUS K8V-VM Motherboard 2-13 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.3.5 IDE Configuration The items in this menu allow you to set or change the configurations for the IDE devices ...
Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. Configuration options: [Host & Device] [Host] [Device] ASUS K8V-VM Motherboard 2-13 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.3.5 IDE Configuration The items in this menu allow you to set or change the configurations for the IDE devices ...
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... Advanced menu items allow you to Change Freq. : Yes uCode Patch Level : 0x39 GART Error Reporting MTRR Mapping [Disabled] [Continuous] HyperTransport Configuration Options Configure CPU. ASUS K8V-VM Motherboard 2-15 v02.54 (C)Copyright 1985-2003, American Megatrends, Inc. CPU Configuration Module Version: 14.08 Physical Count: 1 Logical Count : 1 AMD Athlon(tm) 64 Processor...
... Advanced menu items allow you to Change Freq. : Yes uCode Patch Level : 0x39 GART Error Reporting MTRR Mapping [Disabled] [Continuous] HyperTransport Configuration Options Configure CPU. ASUS K8V-VM Motherboard 2-15 v02.54 (C)Copyright 1985-2003, American Megatrends, Inc. CPU Configuration Module Version: 14.08 Physical Count: 1 Logical Count : 1 AMD Athlon(tm) 64 Processor...