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Contents Notices vi Safety information vii K8V-VM specifications summary viii Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS unique features 1-4 1.4 Before you proceed 1-5 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.5.1 Motherboard layout 1-6 1.5.2 Placement direction 1-7 1.5.3 Screw holes 1-7 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-8 1.6.1 Overview 1-8 1.6.2 Installing the CPU 1-8 1.7 System memory 1-10 1.7.1 Overview 1-10 1.7.2 Memory configurations 1-10 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM 1-13 1.7.4 Removing a ...
Contents Notices vi Safety information vii K8V-VM specifications summary viii Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS unique features 1-4 1.4 Before you proceed 1-5 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.5.1 Motherboard layout 1-6 1.5.2 Placement direction 1-7 1.5.3 Screw holes 1-7 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-8 1.6.1 Overview 1-8 1.6.2 Installing the CPU 1-8 1.7 System memory 1-10 1.7.1 Overview 1-10 1.7.2 Memory configurations 1-10 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM 1-13 1.7.4 Removing a ...
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These devices can get wet. • Place the product on it by yourself. Operational safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are connected. Check local regulations for the devices are unplugged before using , contact...place the product in any damage, contact your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your local power company. • If the power supply is broken, do...
These devices can get wet. • Place the product on it by yourself. Operational safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are connected. Check local regulations for the devices are unplugged before using , contact...place the product in any damage, contact your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your local power company. • If the power supply is broken, do...
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Product Introduction Chapter 1 This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. It includes brief explanations of the special attributes of this motherboard.
Product Introduction Chapter 1 This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. It includes brief explanations of the special attributes of this motherboard.
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1.1 Welcome! The AMD AthlonTM 64 processor is damaged or missing, contact your K8V-VM package for the following items. ASUS K8V-VM motherboard ASUS motherboard support CD 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x Serial ATA ...ASUS® K8V-VM motherboard! Serial ATA RAID The on AMD 64 technology, which represents the landmark introduction of ASUS quality motherboards! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on two Serial ATA ports. 1- Chapter 1: Product Introduction This motherboard provides excellent compatibility and flexibility. The ASUS K8V-VM motherboard...
1.1 Welcome! The AMD AthlonTM 64 processor is damaged or missing, contact your K8V-VM package for the following items. ASUS K8V-VM motherboard ASUS motherboard support CD 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x Serial ATA ...ASUS® K8V-VM motherboard! Serial ATA RAID The on AMD 64 technology, which represents the landmark introduction of ASUS quality motherboards! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on two Serial ATA ports. 1- Chapter 1: Product Introduction This motherboard provides excellent compatibility and flexibility. The ASUS K8V-VM motherboard...
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... Suite that enables multiple drive configuration through the VIA Vinyl Audio technology. Technology The K8V-VM supports AMD Cool 'n' Quiet! PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect technology that utilizes the HyperTransport™.../s to provide efficient power management for advanced operating systems. USB 2.0 technology USB 2.0 is the latest connectiviity standard for details. ASUS K8V-VM Motherboard 1- This chip also supports USB 2.0, MC97, PCI and LPC interfaces and allows 6-channel audio through native Serial ATA, RAID,...
... Suite that enables multiple drive configuration through the VIA Vinyl Audio technology. Technology The K8V-VM supports AMD Cool 'n' Quiet! PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect technology that utilizes the HyperTransport™.../s to provide efficient power management for advanced operating systems. USB 2.0 technology USB 2.0 is the latest connectiviity standard for details. ASUS K8V-VM Motherboard 1- This chip also supports USB 2.0, MC97, PCI and LPC interfaces and allows 6-channel audio through native Serial ATA, RAID,...
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... even before loading the operating system. 1.3.2 ASUS unique features EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to personalize and add style to your system with customizable boot logos. See page 2-7. No need to reboot the computer and perform an smart auto-recovery procedure through the motherboard support CD. See pages 2-31...
... even before loading the operating system. 1.3.2 ASUS unique features EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to personalize and add style to your system with customizable boot logos. See page 2-7. No need to reboot the computer and perform an smart auto-recovery procedure through the motherboard support CD. See pages 2-31...
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...came with a standby power LED that lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. K8V-VM R r K8V-VM Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS K8V-VM Motherboard 1- 1.4 Before You Proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall... supply case, before removing or plugging in any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off mode. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any...
...came with a standby power LED that lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. K8V-VM R r K8V-VM Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS K8V-VM Motherboard 1- 1.4 Before You Proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall... supply case, before removing or plugging in any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off mode. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any...
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K8V-VM DDR DIMM1 (64 bit,184-pin module) DDR DIMM2 (64 bit,184-pin module) EATXPWR 1.5 Motherboard Overview 1.5.1 Motherboard layout PS/2KBM T: Mouse B: Keyboard COM2 18.2cm (7.2in) ATX12V CPU_FAN Socket 754 PARALLEL PORT VGA PS2_USB_PWR USB12 Bottom: USB3 USB4 Top: RJ-45 Top:...
K8V-VM DDR DIMM1 (64 bit,184-pin module) DDR DIMM2 (64 bit,184-pin module) EATXPWR 1.5 Motherboard Overview 1.5.1 Motherboard layout PS/2KBM T: Mouse B: Keyboard COM2 18.2cm (7.2in) ATX12V CPU_FAN Socket 754 PARALLEL PORT VGA PS2_USB_PWR USB12 Bottom: USB3 USB4 Top: RJ-45 Top:...
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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 Motherboard 1- Doing so may damage the motherboard. Do not overtighten the screws! K8V-VM Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the chassis.
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 Motherboard 1- Doing so may damage the motherboard. Do not overtighten the screws! K8V-VM Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the chassis.
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Socket Lever 1- Chapter 1: Product Introduction Locate the 754-pin ZIF socket on the motherboard. 2. K8V-VM R r K8V-VM CPU Socket 74 Incorrect installation of the CPU socket. Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to 90°-100°... angle, otherwise the CPU does not fit in completely. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) 1.6.1 Overview The motherboard comes with a surface mount 754-pin Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket designed for the AMD Athlon™ 64 processor. This mark indicates the processor Pin...
Socket Lever 1- Chapter 1: Product Introduction Locate the 754-pin ZIF socket on the motherboard. 2. K8V-VM R r K8V-VM CPU Socket 74 Incorrect installation of the CPU socket. Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to 90°-100°... angle, otherwise the CPU does not fit in completely. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) 1.6.1 Overview The motherboard comes with a surface mount 754-pin Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket designed for the AMD Athlon™ 64 processor. This mark indicates the processor Pin...
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... socket until it is in place, push down the socket lever to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! 5. When the CPU is locked. 6. ASUS K8V-VM Motherboard 1- Position the CPU above the socket such that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with the heatsink package. 7. Gold triangle... and fan following the instructions that it fits in one correct orientation. The lever clicks on the side tab to the CPU_FAN connector on the motherboard. Connect the CPU fan cable to indicate that came with a small triangle. 4.
... socket until it is in place, push down the socket lever to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! 5. When the CPU is locked. 6. ASUS K8V-VM Motherboard 1- Position the CPU above the socket such that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with the heatsink package. 7. Gold triangle... and fan following the instructions that it fits in one correct orientation. The lever clicks on the side tab to the CPU_FAN connector on the motherboard. Connect the CPU fan cable to indicate that came with a small triangle. 4.
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... sockets 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install 64 MB, 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB, and 1 GB DDR DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. K8V-VM DIMM1 DIMM2 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. These sockets support up to 2GB system memory using...
... sockets 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install 64 MB, 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB, and 1 GB DDR DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. K8V-VM DIMM1 DIMM2 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. These sockets support up to 2GB system memory using...
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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 Qualified DDR400 DIMMs The following table lists the DDR400 (PC3200) memory modules that have been tested and qualified for better system performance. Obtain DDR...
... 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 Qualified DDR400 DIMMs The following table lists the DDR400 (PC3200) memory modules that have been tested and qualified for better system performance. Obtain DDR...
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Follow these steps to unlock the DIMM. DDR DIMM notch 2. Remove the DIMM from the socket. ASUS K8V-VM Motherboard 1-13 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to install a DIMM. 1. Align a DIMM on the socket such that it flips out with extra force. 2.... Unlocked Retaining Clip A DDR DIMM is properly seated. Locked Retaining Clip 1.7.4 Removing a DIMM Follow these steps to both the motherboard and the components. Support the DIMM lightly with a notch so that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket. The DIMM might...
Follow these steps to unlock the DIMM. DDR DIMM notch 2. Remove the DIMM from the socket. ASUS K8V-VM Motherboard 1-13 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to install a DIMM. 1. Align a DIMM on the socket such that it flips out with extra force. 2.... Unlocked Retaining Clip A DDR DIMM is properly seated. Locked Retaining Clip 1.7.4 Removing a DIMM Follow these steps to both the motherboard and the components. Support the DIMM lightly with a notch so that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket. The DIMM might...
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... card After installing the expansion card, configure the card by adjusting the software settings. 1. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Keep the screw for the card. 2. Refer ... setup. 2. Install the software drivers for information on the next page. 3. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card Follow these steps to install an expansion card. 1. See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. 1-14 Chapter...
... card After installing the expansion card, configure the card by adjusting the software settings. 1. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Keep the screw for the card. 2. Refer ... setup. 2. Install the software drivers for information on the next page. 3. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card Follow these steps to install an expansion card. 1. See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. 1-14 Chapter...
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... IRQ Holder for PCI Steering PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port 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 -- INT C -- -- -- INT D -- -- -- When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share ... do not need IRQ assignments; otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. shared -- ASUS K8V-VM Motherboard 1-15 IRQ assignments for ISA or PCI devices. shared INT B --
... IRQ Holder for PCI Steering PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port 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 -- INT C -- -- -- INT D -- -- -- When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share ... do not need IRQ assignments; otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. shared -- ASUS K8V-VM Motherboard 1-15 IRQ assignments for ISA or PCI devices. shared INT B --
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The figure shows a graphics card installed on the PCI Express x1 slot. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x16 graphic cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.8.3 PCI slots The PCI slots support LAN, SCSI, USB, and other cards ...that comply with the PCI Express specifications. The figure shows a LAN card installed on a PCI slot. 1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other PCI cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. The figure shows a network card installed...
The figure shows a graphics card installed on the PCI Express x1 slot. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x16 graphic cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.8.3 PCI slots The PCI slots support LAN, SCSI, USB, and other cards ...that comply with the PCI Express specifications. The figure shows a LAN card installed on a PCI slot. 1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other PCI cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. The figure shows a network card installed...
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...-enter data. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by the onboard button cell battery. K8V-VM R r K8V-VM Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 2 1 Normal (Default) 3 2 Clear CMOS ASUS K8V-VM Motherboard 1-17 To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! 1.9 Jumpers 1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper...
...-enter data. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by the onboard button cell battery. K8V-VM R r K8V-VM Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 2 1 Normal (Default) 3 2 Clear CMOS ASUS K8V-VM Motherboard 1-17 To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! 1.9 Jumpers 1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper...
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...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 In 6-channel mode, the function of this port becomes Center/LFE. 1.10 Connectors This section describes and illustrates... the rear panel and internal connectors on the motherboard. 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1 2 3 4 5 6 11 10 9 8 7 1. This port allows connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network ...
...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 In 6-channel mode, the function of this port becomes Center/LFE. 1.10 Connectors This section describes and illustrates... the rear panel and internal connectors on the motherboard. 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1 2 3 4 5 6 11 10 9 8 7 1. This port allows connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network ...