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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 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 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 2.2.8 Scroll bar 2-10 2.2.9 General help 2-...
... 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 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 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 2.2.8 Scroll bar 2-10 2.2.9 General help 2-...
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ix K8V-VM Specifications Summary BIOS features ASUS special features Manageability Support CD Form factor 4Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, (TCAV), PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, PXE Boot BIOS ASUS MyLogo ASUS EZ Flash ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 WOL/WOR by PME, WOR by Ring, WO USB, WO PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse, PXE 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 Specifications Summary BIOS features ASUS special features Manageability Support CD Form factor 4Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, (TCAV), PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, PXE Boot BIOS ASUS MyLogo ASUS EZ Flash ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 WOL/WOR by PME, WOR by Ring, WO USB, WO PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse, PXE 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.
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...See page 2-5. CrashFree BIOS2 Whenever BIOS gets corrupted, ASUS CrashFree BIOS2 allows users to use a DOS-based utility or boot from a floppy disk. No need to reboot the computer and perform an smart auto-recovery procedure through the motherboard support CD. ASUS MyLogo™ This feature allows ...you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. See page 2-7. 1.3.2 ASUS unique features EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to personalize and add style ...
...See page 2-5. CrashFree BIOS2 Whenever BIOS gets corrupted, ASUS CrashFree BIOS2 allows users to use a DOS-based utility or boot from a floppy disk. No need to reboot the computer and perform an smart auto-recovery procedure through the motherboard support CD. ASUS MyLogo™ This feature allows ...you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. See page 2-7. 1.3.2 ASUS unique features EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to personalize and add style ...
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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.... 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 USB78 PCI2 FLOPPY VIA VT8237A CLRTC SPEAKER SB_PWR F_PANEL SATA1 SATA2 24.5cm (9.6in) 1- Chapter 1: Product Introduction
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.... 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 USB78 PCI2 FLOPPY VIA VT8237A CLRTC SPEAKER SB_PWR F_PANEL SATA1 SATA2 24.5cm (9.6in) 1- Chapter 1: Product Introduction
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... the motherboard slots and the expansion cards that you removed earlier. 6. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Refer to the chassis with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Before installing the...make the necessary hardware settings for information on the slot. 5. Secure the card to the tables on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Assign an IRQ to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring...
... the motherboard slots and the expansion cards that you removed earlier. 6. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Refer to the chassis with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Before installing the...make the necessary hardware settings for information on the slot. 5. Secure the card to the tables on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Assign an IRQ to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring...
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To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. K8V-VM R r K8V-VM Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 2 1 Normal (Default) 3 2 Clear CMOS ASUS K8V-VM Motherboard 1-17 The RAM data in CMOS. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, that ... the onboard button cell battery. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to pins 2-3. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 1-2. 4.
To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. K8V-VM R r K8V-VM Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 2 1 Normal (Default) 3 2 Clear CMOS ASUS K8V-VM Motherboard 1-17 The RAM data in CMOS. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, that ... the onboard button cell battery. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to pins 2-3. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 1-2. 4.
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...or written to the HDD. • Reset button (2-pin RESET) This connector is for the HDD Activity LED. PLED PWRSW F_PANEL R r HDLED RESET K8V-VM System Panel Connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 3-pin connector is for the system power LED. Pressing the power switch for more ...up when you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in SLEEP or SOFT-OFF mode depending on the BIOS settings. PLED+ PLEDPWR GND K8V-VM IDELED+ IDELED- System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) This connector supports several system chassis-mounted functions. Ground Reset 10.
...or written to the HDD. • Reset button (2-pin RESET) This connector is for the HDD Activity LED. PLED PWRSW F_PANEL R r HDLED RESET K8V-VM System Panel Connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 3-pin connector is for the system power LED. Pressing the power switch for more ...up when you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in SLEEP or SOFT-OFF mode depending on the BIOS settings. PLED+ PLEDPWR GND K8V-VM IDELED+ IDELED- System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) This connector supports several system chassis-mounted functions. Ground Reset 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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...of the following utilities allow you need to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. Press . 2- Chapter 2: BIOS Information ASUS CrashFree BIOS2 (Updates the BIOS using the AFUDOS utility. • Refer to a floppy or hard disk. Refer to the ...during POST.) 3. DOS environment Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the floppy disk drive. A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears. ASUS EZ Flash (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk.) 2. Windows® XP environment a. Click File from the format options field, then click Start. 2. From...
...of the following utilities allow you need to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. Press . 2- Chapter 2: BIOS Information ASUS CrashFree BIOS2 (Updates the BIOS using the AFUDOS utility. • Refer to a floppy or hard disk. Refer to the ...during POST.) 3. DOS environment Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the floppy disk drive. A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears. ASUS EZ Flash (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk.) 2. Windows® XP environment a. Click File from the format options field, then click Start. 2. From...
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...the bootable floppy disk that contains the BIOS file. 3. All rights reserved. The utility will copy the current system BIOS by the system builder. Make sure that lets you update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS.EXE: 1. done A:\> When the BIOS copy process is complete, the utility ...oMYBIOS03.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - You need to type the exact BIOS file name at least 600KB) to a floppy diskette. What you to copy the original BIOS file to store the file. ASUS K8V-VM Motherboard 2- The BIOS information on the screen is not write-protected and has enough space ...
...the bootable floppy disk that contains the BIOS file. 3. All rights reserved. The utility will copy the current system BIOS by the system builder. Make sure that lets you update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS.EXE: 1. done A:\> When the BIOS copy process is complete, the utility ...oMYBIOS03.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - You need to type the exact BIOS file name at least 600KB) to a floppy diskette. What you to copy the original BIOS file to store the file. ASUS K8V-VM Motherboard 2- The BIOS information on the screen is not write-protected and has enough space ...
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...same as shown. Doing so can cause system boot failure! done A:\> 6. Reboot the system from the hard disk. 2- Chapter 2: BIOS Information Press . The screen displays the status of the update process. Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights ...reserved. done Writing flash .... 0x0008CC00 (9%) DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. done Writing flash .... 0x0008CC00 (9%) Verifying flash .. What you copied to the DOS prompt...
...same as shown. Doing so can cause system boot failure! done A:\> 6. Reboot the system from the hard disk. 2- Chapter 2: BIOS Information Press . The screen displays the status of the update process. Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights ...reserved. done Writing flash .... 0x0008CC00 (9%) DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. done Writing flash .... 0x0008CC00 (9%) Verifying flash .. What you copied to the DOS prompt...
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... the floppy disk with the original or updated BIOS file to K8VVM.ROM. Completed. ASUS K8V-VM Motherboard 2- Turn on the system. 2. You can cause system boot failure! 4. Starting BIOS recovery... Start flashing... Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS2 is an auto recovery tool that...
... the floppy disk with the original or updated BIOS file to K8VVM.ROM. Completed. ASUS K8V-VM Motherboard 2- Turn on the system. 2. You can cause system boot failure! 4. Starting BIOS recovery... Start flashing... Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS2 is an auto recovery tool that...
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... disk from the support CD: 1. Checking for floppy... Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to the optical drive. 3. Checking for floppy... DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so can cause system boot failure! 4. Starting BIOS recovery... Floppy not Found! The utility displays the following message and...
... disk from the support CD: 1. Checking for floppy... Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to the optical drive. 3. Checking for floppy... DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so can cause system boot failure! 4. Starting BIOS recovery... Floppy not Found! The utility displays the following message and...
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... the long process of booting from a floppy disk and using ASUS EZ Flash: 1. Starting BIOS recovery... Doing so can cause system boot failure! Flashed successfully. 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 a floppy disk. 2. To launch EZ Flash, press...
... the long process of booting from a floppy disk and using ASUS EZ Flash: 1. Starting BIOS recovery... Doing so can cause system boot failure! Flashed successfully. 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 a floppy disk. 2. To launch EZ Flash, press...
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... this section are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your system using the provided utility described in the CMOS RAM of your system using the BIOS Setup program so that you can update using this program. This requires you to run this utility. You can also restart by pressing...off and then back on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. For example, you can enable the security password feature or make your BIOS." otherwise, POST continues with the opportunity to reconfigure your computer in this last option only if the first two fail. This motherboard ...
... this section are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your system using the provided utility described in the CMOS RAM of your system using the BIOS Setup program so that you can update using this program. This requires you to run this utility. You can also restart by pressing...off and then back on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. For example, you can enable the security password feature or make your BIOS." otherwise, POST continues with the opportunity to reconfigure your computer in this last option only if the first two fail. This motherboard ...
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...] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to another. ASUS K8V-VM Motherboard 2- 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 Master...
...] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to another. ASUS K8V-VM Motherboard 2- 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 Master...
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... are items that the item has a sub-menu. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display a list of the selected item. 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS Information For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items on the screen. To display the sub-menu, select the item, then...
... are items that the item has a sub-menu. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display a list of the selected item. 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS Information For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items on the screen. To display the sub-menu, select the item, then...
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Refer to section "2.2.1 BIOS menu screen" for information on the menu screen items and how to configure System Time. ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +- System Time ...] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field. Configuration 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.] ASUS K8V-VM 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 time. 2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows...
Refer to section "2.2.1 BIOS menu screen" for information on the menu screen items and how to configure System Time. ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +- System Time ...] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field. Configuration 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.] ASUS K8V-VM 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 time. 2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows...
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...from and to the system. ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +- Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] 2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS Information Configuration options: [Auto] [Not Installed] [CDROM] [ARMD] LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Enables or disables the LBA/Large mode. Primary IDE Master Device...IDE device. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. There is installed in the system. The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra ...
...from and to the system. ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +- Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] 2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS Information Configuration options: [Auto] [Not Installed] [CDROM] [ARMD] LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Enables or disables the LBA/Large mode. Primary IDE Master Device...IDE device. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. There is installed in the system. The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra ...
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... detecting 80Pin ATA(PI) cable. Configuration options: [Host & Device] [Host] [Device] ASUS K8V-VM Motherboard 2-13 Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. This will be effective only if device is accessed through BIOS. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Primary] [Secondary] [Both] Hard Disk Write Protect [Disabled...
... detecting 80Pin ATA(PI) cable. Configuration options: [Host & Device] [Host] [Device] ASUS K8V-VM Motherboard 2-13 Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. This will be effective only if device is accessed through BIOS. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Primary] [Secondary] [Both] Hard Disk Write Protect [Disabled...