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... with drivers and utilities (1) This Motherboard User's Manual ASUS IrDA-compliant infrared module (optional) ASUS PCI-L101 Wake-On-LAN 10/100 Fast Ethernet Card (optional) IMPORTANT: It is strongly recommended that your package is complete. FEATURES Product information and specifications 3. Your system may become unstable/unreliable and may experience difficulty in 3.8 External Connectors). ASUS K7M-RM...
... with drivers and utilities (1) This Motherboard User's Manual ASUS IrDA-compliant infrared module (optional) ASUS PCI-L101 Wake-On-LAN 10/100 Fast Ethernet Card (optional) IMPORTANT: It is strongly recommended that your package is complete. FEATURES Product information and specifications 3. Your system may become unstable/unreliable and may experience difficulty in 3.8 External Connectors). ASUS K7M-RM...
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... and/or for Windows 95/98/NT. 10 ASUS K7M-RM User's Manual To fully utilize the benefits of ACPI, an ACPI-supported OS, such as Windows 98, must be ready around the clock, yet satisfy all system components, and 32-bit device drivers and installation procedures for UltraDMA Mode 4.) •... implemented in the OS, PCs can operate at 100MHz while system memory operates at 100MHz. • High-Speed Data Transfer Interface: This motherboard with existing DMA devices and systems so there is backward compatible with both DMA/33 and DMA and with its chipset and support for UltraDMA...
... and/or for Windows 95/98/NT. 10 ASUS K7M-RM User's Manual To fully utilize the benefits of ACPI, an ACPI-supported OS, such as Windows 98, must be ready around the clock, yet satisfy all system components, and 32-bit device drivers and installation procedures for UltraDMA Mode 4.) •... implemented in the OS, PCs can operate at 100MHz while system memory operates at 100MHz. • High-Speed Data Transfer Interface: This motherboard with existing DMA devices and systems so there is backward compatible with both DMA/33 and DMA and with its chipset and support for UltraDMA...
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...Components 2. Location Processor Support Slot A for locations. 2. FEATURES 2.2 K7M-RM Motherboard Components See opposite page for AMD Athlon™ Processors 1 Frequency Selection... PCI Slots 16 1 AGP Slot 17 1 Audio Modem Riser (AMR) Slot 14 System I/O 2 IDE Connectors (UltraDMA33/66 Support 5 1 Floppy Disk Driver Connector 6 1 Serial COM1 Connector 21 1 Serial COM2 Connector 19 1 Parallel Port Connector 20 USB Connectors (Port 0 & Port 1 22 USB Connectors (...ATX Power Supply Connector 4 Form Factor microATX, 244mm x 244mm (9.6" x 9.6") 12 ASUS K7M-RM User's Manual
...Components 2. Location Processor Support Slot A for locations. 2. FEATURES 2.2 K7M-RM Motherboard Components See opposite page for AMD Athlon™ Processors 1 Frequency Selection... PCI Slots 16 1 AGP Slot 17 1 Audio Modem Riser (AMR) Slot 14 System I/O 2 IDE Connectors (UltraDMA33/66 Support 5 1 Floppy Disk Driver Connector 6 1 Serial COM1 Connector 21 1 Serial COM2 Connector 19 1 Parallel Port Connector 20 USB Connectors (Port 0 & Port 1 22 USB Connectors (...ATX Power Supply Connector 4 Form Factor microATX, 244mm x 244mm (9.6" x 9.6") 12 ASUS K7M-RM User's Manual
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... PNP AND PCI SETUP) 7. Unplug your expansion card and make any necessary hardware or software settings for possible future use . Install the necessary software drivers for your motherboard has PCI audio onboard, an additional IRQ will be used . Generally, an IRQ must be used , leaving 4 IRQs free. 3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.7 Expansion Cards WARNING... . Read the documentation for your power supply when adding or removing expansion cards or other system components. Replace the computer system's cover. 6. 3. H/W SETUP Expansion Cards ASUS K7M-RM User's Manual 31
... PNP AND PCI SETUP) 7. Unplug your expansion card and make any necessary hardware or software settings for possible future use . Install the necessary software drivers for your motherboard has PCI audio onboard, an additional IRQ will be used . Generally, an IRQ must be used , leaving 4 IRQs free. 3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.7 Expansion Cards WARNING... . Read the documentation for your power supply when adding or removing expansion cards or other system components. Replace the computer system's cover. 6. 3. H/W SETUP Expansion Cards ASUS K7M-RM User's Manual 31
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... that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. HARDWARE SETUP The following table: INT-A INT-B INT-C INT-D PCI slot 1 shared - - - IMPORTANT: If using PCI cards on shared slots, make the system unstable or cards inoperable. 32 ASUS K7M-RM User's Manual H/W SETUP Expansion Cards 3. Use this Motherboard Interrupt...
... that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. HARDWARE SETUP The following table: INT-A INT-B INT-C INT-D PCI slot 1 shared - - - IMPORTANT: If using PCI cards on shared slots, make the system unstable or cards inoperable. 32 ASUS K7M-RM User's Manual H/W SETUP Expansion Cards 3. Use this Motherboard Interrupt...
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... 1. 4. BIOS SETUP 4.1 Managing and Updating Your BIOS 4.1.1 Upon First Use of your motherboard, check the release date displayed on the motherboard. FLASHXXX.EXE is recommended that you save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS along with a Flash EPROM Programming Utility (FLASHXXX.EXE) to a bootable floppy disk ... Programming Utility that may be loaded when you reboot using a floppy disk. 3. It will not work with certain memory drivers that updates the BIOS by uploading a new BIOS file to reinstall the BIOS later. BIOS SETUP Updating BIOS 46 ASUS K7M-RM User's Manual
... 1. 4. BIOS SETUP 4.1 Managing and Updating Your BIOS 4.1.1 Upon First Use of your motherboard, check the release date displayed on the motherboard. FLASHXXX.EXE is recommended that you save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS along with a Flash EPROM Programming Utility (FLASHXXX.EXE) to a bootable floppy disk ... Programming Utility that may be loaded when you reboot using a floppy disk. 3. It will not work with certain memory drivers that updates the BIOS by uploading a new BIOS file to reinstall the BIOS later. BIOS SETUP Updating BIOS 46 ASUS K7M-RM User's Manual
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...use the latest operating system and updates when using new hardware to ensure full compliancy. When prompted to install a driver from your screen. SOFTWARE SETUP 5.1 Operating Systems You should always use OSR 2.0 or later. IMPORTANT: Selecting ...motherboard, Windows 98 will detect the onboard audio and video chips and may attempt to restart, select No and then follow the normal setup procedures later in this section. ASUS K7M-RM User's Manual 71 5. SS//WWSSEETTUUPP WiWinnddoowwss9988 NOTE: The screen displays in this and the following section may load an older display driver...
...use the latest operating system and updates when using new hardware to ensure full compliancy. When prompted to install a driver from your screen. SOFTWARE SETUP 5.1 Operating Systems You should always use OSR 2.0 or later. IMPORTANT: Selecting ...motherboard, Windows 98 will detect the onboard audio and video chips and may attempt to restart, select No and then follow the normal setup procedures later in this section. ASUS K7M-RM User's Manual 71 5. SS//WWSSEETTUUPP WiWinnddoowwss9988 NOTE: The screen displays in this and the following section may load an older display driver...
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... (Click RIGHTARROW on the lower-right corner of the main menu. Refer to view user's manuals saved in the FLASH folder. 72 ASUS K7M-RM User's Manual View the online help for more information. • Acrobat Reader V4.0: Installs the Adobe Acrobat Reader software necessary to the... SETUP 5.2 K7M-RM Support CD NOTE: The support CD contents are subject to monitor your motherboard, such as product name, BIOS version, and CPU. • Browse CD Content: Allows you to view the contents of the CD. • Audio Driver (Optional): Installs the necessary audio drivers and utilities to...
... (Click RIGHTARROW on the lower-right corner of the main menu. Refer to view user's manuals saved in the FLASH folder. 72 ASUS K7M-RM User's Manual View the online help for more information. • Acrobat Reader V4.0: Installs the Adobe Acrobat Reader software necessary to the... SETUP 5.2 K7M-RM Support CD NOTE: The support CD contents are subject to monitor your motherboard, such as product name, BIOS version, and CPU. • Browse CD Content: Allows you to view the contents of the CD. • Audio Driver (Optional): Installs the necessary audio drivers and utilities to...
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... choose to install other drivers and/or software. These drivers are enabled when Windows starts/restarts. Click Yes to bring up the setup screen. (1) Click here. (2) Click here. 5. ASUS K7M-RM User's Manual 73 Click Browse. 4. NOTE: You may not, however, be able to use immediately the devices associated with your motherboard into your CD-ROM...
... choose to install other drivers and/or software. These drivers are enabled when Windows starts/restarts. Click Yes to bring up the setup screen. (1) Click here. (2) Click here. 5. ASUS K7M-RM User's Manual 73 Click Browse. 4. NOTE: You may not, however, be able to use immediately the devices associated with your motherboard into your CD-ROM...
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5. S/W SETUP Windows 98 76 ASUS K7M-RM User's Manual SOFTWARE SETUP 5.6 IDE Driver Insert the Support CD that came with your motherboard into your CD-ROM drive or double-click the CD drive icon in My Computer to bring up the setup screen. (1) Click here. (3) Click here and then click Next to start copying files. (2) Click here. (4) Click here. (5) Click here and then click Finish to restart. 5.
5. S/W SETUP Windows 98 76 ASUS K7M-RM User's Manual SOFTWARE SETUP 5.6 IDE Driver Insert the Support CD that came with your motherboard into your CD-ROM drive or double-click the CD drive icon in My Computer to bring up the setup screen. (1) Click here. (3) Click here and then click Next to start copying files. (2) Click here. (4) Click here. (5) Click here and then click Finish to restart. 5.
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S/W SETUP Windows 98 ASUS K7M-RM User's Manual 77 SOFTWARE SETUP 5.7 Miniport Driver Insert the Support CD that came with your motherboard into your CD-ROM drive or double-click the CD drive icon in My Computer to bring up the setup screen. (1) Click here. (2) Click here. (3) Click Finish to restart. 5. 5.
S/W SETUP Windows 98 ASUS K7M-RM User's Manual 77 SOFTWARE SETUP 5.7 Miniport Driver Insert the Support CD that came with your motherboard into your CD-ROM drive or double-click the CD drive icon in My Computer to bring up the setup screen. (1) Click here. (2) Click here. (3) Click Finish to restart. 5. 5.