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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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... VIA VT8237A 1600 MT/s 2 x 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets for up to 2 GB unbuffered ECC, non-ECC DDR 400/333/266 DRAM memory Integrated Gfx in North bridge 1 x PCI Express x16 slot for discrete graphics card 1 x PCI Express x1 2 x PCI slots VIA VT8237A SouthBridge... AMD Sempron™ processors Supports AMD 64 architecture that enables simultaneous 32-bit and 64-bit computing Supports AMD Cool 'n' Quiet! K8V-VM Specifications Summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory VGA Expansion slots Storage Audio LAN USB 2.0 Rear panel I/O ports Internal I /O port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port ...
... VIA VT8237A 1600 MT/s 2 x 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets for up to 2 GB unbuffered ECC, non-ECC DDR 400/333/266 DRAM memory Integrated Gfx in North bridge 1 x PCI Express x16 slot for discrete graphics card 1 x PCI Express x1 2 x PCI slots VIA VT8237A SouthBridge... AMD Sempron™ processors Supports AMD 64 architecture that enables simultaneous 32-bit and 64-bit computing Supports AMD Cool 'n' Quiet! K8V-VM Specifications Summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory VGA Expansion slots Storage Audio LAN USB 2.0 Rear panel I/O ports Internal I /O port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port ...
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..., the next generation technology to replace current 32-bit architecture, delivers advanced system performance, faster memory access and increased productivity. The ASUS K8V-VM motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies making it , check the items in...1: Product Introduction 1.1 Welcome! The AMD AthlonTM 64 processor is damaged or missing, contact your K8V-VM package for buying the ASUS® K8V-VM motherboard! 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...
..., the next generation technology to replace current 32-bit architecture, delivers advanced system performance, faster memory access and increased productivity. The ASUS K8V-VM motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies making it , check the items in...1: Product Introduction 1.1 Welcome! The AMD AthlonTM 64 processor is damaged or missing, contact your K8V-VM package for buying the ASUS® K8V-VM motherboard! 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...
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DDR400 support DDR 400 (PC3200), the latest and fastest DDR memory standard, suppports bandwidth up the PCI bus. Technology The K8V-VM supports AMD Cool 'n' Quiet! When Serial ATA installing OS, there is software compatible with an ACPI ...employs the VIA DriveStation™ Controller Suite that enables multiple drive configuration through the VIA Vinyl Audio technology. AMD Cool 'n' Quiet! ASUS K8V-VM Motherboard 1- Technology, which monitors system operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and frequency for details. Backwards compatible with the AMD AthlonTM ...
DDR400 support DDR 400 (PC3200), the latest and fastest DDR memory standard, suppports bandwidth up the PCI bus. Technology The K8V-VM supports AMD Cool 'n' Quiet! When Serial ATA installing OS, there is software compatible with an ACPI ...employs the VIA DriveStation™ Controller Suite that enables multiple drive configuration through the VIA Vinyl Audio technology. AMD Cool 'n' Quiet! ASUS K8V-VM Motherboard 1- Technology, which monitors system operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and frequency for details. Backwards compatible with the AMD AthlonTM ...
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... the DDR DIMM sockets. R r K8V-VM 184-pin DDR DIMM 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. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from qualified vendors. These sockets ...support up to 2GB system memory using 184-pin PC3200/PC2700/PC2100 unbuffered DDR DIMMs and allow up to 3.2 GB/s data transfer rate. See the Qualified Vendors List (QVL) on the next page. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product Introduction K8V-VM DIMM1 DIMM2 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with...
... the DDR DIMM sockets. R r K8V-VM 184-pin DDR DIMM 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. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from qualified vendors. These sockets ...support up to 2GB system memory using 184-pin PC3200/PC2700/PC2100 unbuffered DDR DIMMs and allow up to 3.2 GB/s data transfer rate. See the Qualified Vendors List (QVL) on the next page. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product Introduction K8V-VM DIMM1 DIMM2 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with...
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Qualified DDR400 DIMMs The following table lists the DDR400 (PC3200) memory modules that have been tested and qualified for better system performance. Obtain DDR DIMMs only from qualified vendors for use with this motherboard. DDR400 Qualified ... 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 DIMMs only from qualified vendors for use with this motherboard. DDR400 Qualified ... 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
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B - Double-sided Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest DDR 400 Qualified Vendors List. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product Introduction SS - DDR400 Qualified Vendors List Size Vendor Model Brand Side(s) Component 512MB ... W942508CH-5 DS DS MDT25B25680-50530 DS GL3LC32G88TG-5A DIMM support A* B* Legend: A - Single-sided DS - supports one module inserted into the slots as Single‑channel memory configuration. supports on pair of modules inserted into either slot, in a Single-channel...
B - Double-sided Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest DDR 400 Qualified Vendors List. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product Introduction SS - DDR400 Qualified Vendors List Size Vendor Model Brand Side(s) Component 512MB ... W942508CH-5 DS DS MDT25B25680-50530 DS GL3LC32G88TG-5A DIMM support A* B* Legend: A - Single-sided DS - supports one module inserted into the slots as Single‑channel memory configuration. supports on pair of modules inserted into either slot, in a Single-channel...
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The RAM data in CMOS. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by the onboard button cell battery. Hold down the key during the boot process and ... Jumpers 1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to pins 1-2. 4. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Remove the onboard battery. 3. K8V-VM R r K8V-VM Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 2 1 Normal (Default) 3 2 Clear CMOS ASUS K8V-VM Motherboard 1-17 Keep the cap on the CLRTC jumper default position. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap...
The RAM data in CMOS. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by the onboard button cell battery. Hold down the key during the boot process and ... Jumpers 1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to pins 1-2. 4. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Remove the onboard battery. 3. K8V-VM R r K8V-VM Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 2 1 Normal (Default) 3 2 Clear CMOS ASUS K8V-VM Motherboard 1-17 Keep the cap on the CLRTC jumper default position. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap...
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AMI BIOS Version : 0202 Build Date : 03/23/06 Processor Type : AMD Athlon(tm) 64 Procssor 3200+ Speed : 2000 MHz Count : 1 System Memory Installed Size : 256MB Usable Size : 192MB AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. 2-14 Chapter 2: BIOS Information The items in this menu are auto-detected by the BIOS. 2.3.6 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications.
AMI BIOS Version : 0202 Build Date : 03/23/06 Processor Type : AMD Athlon(tm) 64 Procssor 3200+ Speed : 2000 MHz Count : 1 System Memory Installed Size : 256MB Usable Size : 192MB AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. 2-14 Chapter 2: BIOS Information The items in this menu are auto-detected by the BIOS. 2.3.6 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications.
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... AGP/PCI EXPRESS Configuration SouthBridge VIA VT8237A Configuration HyperTransport Configuration AMD Cool ' N Quiet Configuration Options for programming CPU MTRRs when using over 4G of system memory. GART Error Reporting [Disabled] Enables or disables the GART error reporting feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] MTRR Mapping [Continuous] Determines the method used for NB...
... AGP/PCI EXPRESS Configuration SouthBridge VIA VT8237A Configuration HyperTransport Configuration AMD Cool ' N Quiet Configuration Options for programming CPU MTRRs when using over 4G of system memory. GART Error Reporting [Disabled] Enables or disables the GART error reporting feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] MTRR Mapping [Continuous] Determines the method used for NB...
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NorthBridge Configuration NorthBridge Chipset Configuration Memory Configuration ECC Configuration Memory CLK CAS Latency(Tcl) RAS/CAS Delay(Trcd) Min Active RAS(Tras) Row Precharge Time(Trp) RAS/RAS Delay(Trrd) Row ...) Read Write Delay(Trwt) Read Preamble Asynchronous Latency : 200 MHz : 2.5 : 3 CLK : 8 CLK : 3 CLK : 2 CLK : 11 CLK : 24 CLK : 3 CLK : 5.0 ns : 6 ns Memory Configuration Memory Configuration Memclock Mode MCT Timing Mode User Config Mode Burst Length Software Memory Hole DDR Reference Voltage [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [4 Beats] [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS K8V-VM Motherboard 2-17
NorthBridge Configuration NorthBridge Chipset Configuration Memory Configuration ECC Configuration Memory CLK CAS Latency(Tcl) RAS/CAS Delay(Trcd) Min Active RAS(Tras) Row Precharge Time(Trp) RAS/RAS Delay(Trrd) Row ...) Read Write Delay(Trwt) Read Preamble Asynchronous Latency : 200 MHz : 2.5 : 3 CLK : 8 CLK : 3 CLK : 2 CLK : 11 CLK : 24 CLK : 3 CLK : 5.0 ns : 6 ns Memory Configuration Memory Configuration Memclock Mode MCT Timing Mode User Config Mode Burst Length Software Memory Hole DDR Reference Voltage [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [4 Beats] [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS K8V-VM Motherboard 2-17
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...] [11T]... [24T] TRWT [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 CLK] [2 CLK] [3 CLK]... [6 CLK] User Config Mode [Auto] Sets the user config mode. Memclock Mode [Auto] Sets the memory clock mode.
...] [11T]... [24T] TRWT [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 CLK] [2 CLK] [3 CLK]... [6 CLK] User Config Mode [Auto] Sets the user config mode. Memclock Mode [Auto] Sets the memory clock mode.
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Configuration options: [8 Beats] [4 Beats] [2 Beats] Software Memory Hole [Enabled] Enables or disables the software memory hole. Configuration options: [Auto] [2.6V] [2.5] ECC Configuration ECC Configuration DRAM ECC Enable [Disabled] L2 Cache BG ... logging. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS K8V-VM Motherboard 2-19 CMD-ADDR Timing Mode [2T] Configuration options: [1T] [2T] Burst Length [4 Beats] Sets the operating burst length. DRAM ECC Enable [Disabled] Allows you to report and correct memory errors automatically maintaining system integrity. Configuration options: ...
Configuration options: [8 Beats] [4 Beats] [2 Beats] Software Memory Hole [Enabled] Enables or disables the software memory hole. Configuration options: [Auto] [2.6V] [2.5] ECC Configuration ECC Configuration DRAM ECC Enable [Disabled] L2 Cache BG ... logging. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS K8V-VM Motherboard 2-19 CMD-ADDR Timing Mode [2T] Configuration options: [1T] [2T] Burst Length [4 Beats] Sets the operating burst length. DRAM ECC Enable [Disabled] Allows you to report and correct memory errors automatically maintaining system integrity. Configuration options: ...