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...CONTENTS 1. FEATURES 8 2.1 The ASUS K7M Motherboard 8 2.1.1 Specifications 8 2.1.1.1 Optional Components 9 2.1.2 Performance 10 2.1.3 Intelligence (only with optional hardware monitor) ........ 11 2.2 Motherboard Parts 12 3. INTRODUCTION 7 1.1 How This Manual Is Organized 7 1.2 Item Checklist 7 2. HARDWARE SETUP 14 3.1 Motherboard Layout 14 3.2 Layout Contents 15 3.3 Hardware Setup Procedure 17 3.4 Motherboard Settings 17 3.5 System Memory ... 33 3.7.6 Audio Modem Riser (AMR) Slot 33 3.8 External Connectors 34 3.9 Power Connection Procedures 45 4 ASUS K7M User's Manual
...CONTENTS 1. FEATURES 8 2.1 The ASUS K7M Motherboard 8 2.1.1 Specifications 8 2.1.1.1 Optional Components 9 2.1.2 Performance 10 2.1.3 Intelligence (only with optional hardware monitor) ........ 11 2.2 Motherboard Parts 12 3. INTRODUCTION 7 1.1 How This Manual Is Organized 7 1.2 Item Checklist 7 2. HARDWARE SETUP 14 3.1 Motherboard Layout 14 3.2 Layout Contents 15 3.3 Hardware Setup Procedure 17 3.4 Motherboard Settings 17 3.5 System Memory ... 33 3.7.6 Audio Modem Riser (AMR) Slot 33 3.8 External Connectors 34 3.9 Power Connection Procedures 45 4 ASUS K7M User's Manual
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... the +5-volt standby lead (+5VSB) (see 19) ATX Power Suppy Connector in powering up the included software 6) SOFTWARE REFERENCE Reference material for (1) 3.5" floppy disk drive (1) Bag of spare jumper caps (1) Support CD with drivers and utilities (1) This Motherboard User's Manual ASUS IrDA-compliant infrared module (optional) ASUS PCI-L101 Wake-On-LAN 10/100... +5-volt lead and 10mA on setting up if your package is inadequate. Your system may become unstable/unreliable and may experience difficulty in 3.8 External Connectors). 1. ASUS K7M User's Manual 7
... the +5-volt standby lead (+5VSB) (see 19) ATX Power Suppy Connector in powering up the included software 6) SOFTWARE REFERENCE Reference material for (1) 3.5" floppy disk drive (1) Bag of spare jumper caps (1) Support CD with drivers and utilities (1) This Motherboard User's Manual ASUS IrDA-compliant infrared module (optional) ASUS PCI-L101 Wake-On-LAN 10/100... +5-volt lead and 10mA on setting up if your package is inadequate. Your system may become unstable/unreliable and may experience difficulty in 3.8 External Connectors). 1. ASUS K7M User's Manual 7
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...: Supports an Accelerated Graphics Port card for 1X and 2X AGP modes and PCI 2.2. FEATURES 2.1 The ASUS K7M Motherboard The ASUS K7M motherboard is optimized to deliver enhanced AMD Athlon™ processor system performance. • South Bridge System Chipset: VIA...bus interface with AGP/PCI/Memory controller supports a 200MHz Front Side Bus (FSB), supports up to an ASUS P2T-Cable. • Super Multi-I/O: Provides two high-speed UART compatible serial ports and one parallel ...AMD-751™ chipset with support for more peripheral connectivity options. 8 ASUS K7M User's Manual
...: Supports an Accelerated Graphics Port card for 1X and 2X AGP modes and PCI 2.2. FEATURES 2.1 The ASUS K7M Motherboard The ASUS K7M motherboard is optimized to deliver enhanced AMD Athlon™ processor system performance. • South Bridge System Chipset: VIA...bus interface with AGP/PCI/Memory controller supports a 200MHz Front Side Bus (FSB), supports up to an ASUS P2T-Cable. • Super Multi-I/O: Provides two high-speed UART compatible serial ports and one parallel ...AMD-751™ chipset with support for more peripheral connectivity options. 8 ASUS K7M User's Manual
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... selection. • Color-coded Connectors: To enhance user accessibility to system components and to meet PC 99 compliancy, major connectors in this motherboard are color-coded. 2.1.1.1 Optional Components The following onboard components are supported midboard. FEATURES • UltraDMA/66 & UltraDMA/33: Comes with ...ROM, CD-ROM, CDR/RW, LS-120, and Tape Backup drives. • Smart BIOS: 2Mb firmware gives a new easy-to 48kHz. ASUS K7M User's Manual 9 Full audio output can be directed to the chassis' internal speaker to save space, save money, and reduce complications associated with...
... selection. • Color-coded Connectors: To enhance user accessibility to system components and to meet PC 99 compliancy, major connectors in this motherboard are color-coded. 2.1.1.1 Optional Components The following onboard components are supported midboard. FEATURES • UltraDMA/66 & UltraDMA/33: Comes with ...ROM, CD-ROM, CDR/RW, LS-120, and Tape Backup drives. • Smart BIOS: 2Mb firmware gives a new easy-to 48kHz. ASUS K7M User's Manual 9 Full audio output can be directed to the chassis' internal speaker to save space, save money, and reduce complications associated with...
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...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 Windows 95/98/NT. 10 ASUS K7M User's Manual The new PC 99 requirements for systems and... • Concurrent PCI: Concurrent PCI allows multiple PCI transfers from PCI master buses to memory to CPU. • SDRAM Optimized Performance: This motherboard supports the new generation memory, Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory (SDRAM), which increases the data transfer rate to 66.6MB/s.
...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 Windows 95/98/NT. 10 ASUS K7M User's Manual The new PC 99 requirements for systems and... • Concurrent PCI: Concurrent PCI allows multiple PCI transfers from PCI master buses to memory to CPU. • SDRAM Optimized Performance: This motherboard supports the new generation memory, Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory (SDRAM), which increases the data transfer rate to 66.6MB/s.
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... be turned on remotely through an internal or external modem. This function reduces both energy consumption and system noise, and is necessary to critical motherboard components. With this motherboard to be monitored for future processors, so monitoring is an important feature to implement silent PC systems. • Remote Ring On (requires modem...: To prevent system overheat and system damage, the CPU, power supply, and system fans can access their computer from anywhere in sleep mode. FEATURES Intelligence ASUS K7M User's Manual 11 2.
... be turned on remotely through an internal or external modem. This function reduces both energy consumption and system noise, and is necessary to critical motherboard components. With this motherboard to be monitored for future processors, so monitoring is an important feature to implement silent PC systems. • Remote Ring On (requires modem...: To prevent system overheat and system damage, the CPU, power supply, and system fans can access their computer from anywhere in sleep mode. FEATURES Intelligence ASUS K7M User's Manual 11 2.
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FEATURES Motherboard Parts 2. 2. FEATURES 2.2 Motherboard Parts See opposite page for locations. 1 Slot A 2 AMD North Bridge (AGP/PCI/Memory Controller) 3 ATX Power Connector 4 DIMM Sockets 5 IDE Connectors 6 Floppy Disk Drive Connector 7 USB Connector (Port 2 & Port 3) (optional) 8 Hardware Monitor Chip 9 VIA South Bridge (PCI Super I/O Integrated Peripheral... 19 Serial Connector (COM2) (B) 20 Parallel Port Connector (T) 21 Serial Connector (COM1) (B) 22 USB Connnectors (Port 0 & Port 1) 23 PS/2 Mouse (T)/Keyboard (B) Connectors T: Top B: Bottom 12 ASUS K7M User's Manual
FEATURES Motherboard Parts 2. 2. FEATURES 2.2 Motherboard Parts See opposite page for locations. 1 Slot A 2 AMD North Bridge (AGP/PCI/Memory Controller) 3 ATX Power Connector 4 DIMM Sockets 5 IDE Connectors 6 Floppy Disk Drive Connector 7 USB Connector (Port 2 & Port 3) (optional) 8 Hardware Monitor Chip 9 VIA South Bridge (PCI Super I/O Integrated Peripheral... 19 Serial Connector (COM2) (B) 20 Parallel Port Connector (T) 21 Serial Connector (COM1) (B) 22 USB Connnectors (Port 0 & Port 1) 23 PS/2 Mouse (T)/Keyboard (B) Connectors T: Top B: Bottom 12 ASUS K7M User's Manual
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2. FEATURES Motherboard Parts 2. ISA slots are optional at the time of purchase. ASUS K7M User's Manual 13 Models without ISA will have 5 PCI slots. FEATURES 2.2 Motherboard Parts...continued 1 23 4 5 6 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 ISA model.
2. FEATURES Motherboard Parts 2. ISA slots are optional at the time of purchase. ASUS K7M User's Manual 13 Models without ISA will have 5 PCI slots. FEATURES 2.2 Motherboard Parts...continued 1 23 4 5 6 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 ISA model.
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HARDWARE SETUP 3.1 Motherboard Layout PARALLEL PORT ATX Power Connector DIMM3 (64/72 bit, ...Graphic Port (AGP) VIDEO AUX Audio Codec Audio Codec Setting (SPK, AUD_EN1, AUD_EN2, ADN#) HPHONE PCI Slot 1 PCI Slot 2 K7M PS/2 Mouse VIA Selection VT82C686A (MSDATA) PCIset USBPORT (Ports 2 & 3) PCI Slot 3 WOL_CON PCI Slot 4 ISA Slot 1 (...) 2Mbit Flash EEPROM (Programmable BIOS) ASUS ASIC Hardware Monitor CHA_FAN CHASSIS IR SMB ISA Slot 2 (ISA2) IDE LED PANEL Grayed midboard items are optional at the time of purchase. 14 ASUS K7M User's Manual H/W SETUP Motherboard Layout 3. 3.
HARDWARE SETUP 3.1 Motherboard Layout PARALLEL PORT ATX Power Connector DIMM3 (64/72 bit, ...Graphic Port (AGP) VIDEO AUX Audio Codec Audio Codec Setting (SPK, AUD_EN1, AUD_EN2, ADN#) HPHONE PCI Slot 1 PCI Slot 2 K7M PS/2 Mouse VIA Selection VT82C686A (MSDATA) PCIset USBPORT (Ports 2 & 3) PCI Slot 3 WOL_CON PCI Slot 4 ISA Slot 1 (...) 2Mbit Flash EEPROM (Programmable BIOS) ASUS ASIC Hardware Monitor CHA_FAN CHASSIS IR SMB ISA Slot 2 (ISA2) IDE LED PANEL Grayed midboard items are optional at the time of purchase. 14 ASUS K7M User's Manual H/W SETUP Motherboard Layout 3. 3.
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3. H/W SETUP Layout Contents 3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.2 Layout Contents Motherboard Settings 1) 3VSBSLT p.18 Vaux Setting (+3V/+3VSB) 2) MSDATA p.18 PS/2 Mouse Setting (IRQ12/MSDATA) 3) VIO p.19 I/O Voltage Setting (3.31V/3.4V/3.56V) 4) SPK/AUD_EN1/_EN2/ADN# p....) 16) IR p.41 Serial Infrared Module Connector (5 pins) 17) SMB p.41 SMBus Connector (5-1 pins) 18) CHASSIS p.42 Chassis Intrusion Alarm Lead (4-1 pins) 19) ATXPWR p.42 ATX Power Supply Connector (20 pins) 20) USBPORT p.43 USB Connector Set (10-1 pins) ASUS K7M User's Manual 15
3. H/W SETUP Layout Contents 3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.2 Layout Contents Motherboard Settings 1) 3VSBSLT p.18 Vaux Setting (+3V/+3VSB) 2) MSDATA p.18 PS/2 Mouse Setting (IRQ12/MSDATA) 3) VIO p.19 I/O Voltage Setting (3.31V/3.4V/3.56V) 4) SPK/AUD_EN1/_EN2/ADN# p....) 16) IR p.41 Serial Infrared Module Connector (5 pins) 17) SMB p.41 SMBus Connector (5-1 pins) 18) CHASSIS p.42 Chassis Intrusion Alarm Lead (4-1 pins) 19) ATXPWR p.42 ATX Power Supply Connector (20 pins) 20) USBPORT p.43 USB Connector Set (10-1 pins) ASUS K7M User's Manual 15
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... functions are separated from static electricity, you should follow some precautions whenever you plug in or remove the ATX power connector on your motherboard's function settings through the DIP switches. Unplug your hands to a safely grounded object or to a metal ...• Connect Ribbon Cables, Panel Wires, and Power Supply 3.4 Motherboard Settings This section explains in the OFF position. Frequency Selection ASUS K7M User's Manual 17 DSW1 01 01 01 ON 12 K7M K7M DIP Switches 1. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3. To protect them against damage from the system. 5. ...
... functions are separated from static electricity, you should follow some precautions whenever you plug in or remove the ATX power connector on your motherboard's function settings through the DIP switches. Unplug your hands to a safely grounded object or to a metal ...• Connect Ribbon Cables, Panel Wires, and Power Supply 3.4 Motherboard Settings This section explains in the OFF position. Frequency Selection ASUS K7M User's Manual 17 DSW1 01 01 01 ON 12 K7M K7M DIP Switches 1. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3. To protect them against damage from the system. 5. ...
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Set to MSDATA if you are not using a PS/2 mouse. MSDATA K7M 123 123 IRQ12 (w/o PS/2 Mouse) MSDATA (w/ PS/2 Mouse) K7M PS/2 Mouse Selection 3. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 18 ASUS K7M User's Manual 01 01 01 01 01 01 3. HARDWARE SETUP 1) Vaux Setting (3VSBSLT) This jumper allows you to select the voltage supplied to add-in ...
Set to MSDATA if you are not using a PS/2 mouse. MSDATA K7M 123 123 IRQ12 (w/o PS/2 Mouse) MSDATA (w/ PS/2 Mouse) K7M PS/2 Mouse Selection 3. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 18 ASUS K7M User's Manual 01 01 01 01 01 01 3. HARDWARE SETUP 1) Vaux Setting (3VSBSLT) This jumper allows you to select the voltage supplied to add-in ...
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...AC'97 Audio Controller in the shortening of these jumpers. A higher voltage is set at 3.4V. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 01 01 01 01 01 01 K7M I /O Setting (VIO) This jumper allows you leave this setting on its default. 4) Onboard Audio Setting (... [1-2] [1-2] [1-2] Disable [2-3] [2-3] [2-3] [2-3] Enable Onboard Audio Codec Disable Onboard Audio Codec SPK AUD_EN2 SPK AUD_EN2 3 3 K7M 2 2 1 1 AUD_EN1 ADN# AUD_EN1 ADN# K7M Audio Codec Setting ASUS K7M User's Manual 19 It is strongly recommended that you to select the voltage supplied to the DRAM, chipset, AGP, and ...
...AC'97 Audio Controller in the shortening of these jumpers. A higher voltage is set at 3.4V. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 01 01 01 01 01 01 K7M I /O Setting (VIO) This jumper allows you leave this setting on its default. 4) Onboard Audio Setting (... [1-2] [1-2] [1-2] Disable [2-3] [2-3] [2-3] [2-3] Enable Onboard Audio Codec Disable Onboard Audio Codec SPK AUD_EN2 SPK AUD_EN2 3 3 K7M 2 2 1 1 AUD_EN1 ADN# AUD_EN1 ADN# K7M Audio Codec Setting ASUS K7M User's Manual 19 It is strongly recommended that you to select the voltage supplied to the DRAM, chipset, AGP, and ...
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...3. HARDWARE SETUP 5) CPU External Frequency Setting (DSW) This option tells the clock generator what frequency to send to [By Jumper] (see 4.4.2 Advanced Chipset Setup). H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 20 ASUS K7M User's Manual DSW1 OFF ON OFF ON 01 01 01 ON 12 ON 12 ON CPU/SDRAM 100MHz... K7M ® CPU/SDRAM 105MHz K7M CPU External Frequency Selection 12 ON 12 103MHz 110MHz NOTE: Frequency Multiple settings are not available here because AMD Athlon™ processors have locked ...
...3. HARDWARE SETUP 5) CPU External Frequency Setting (DSW) This option tells the clock generator what frequency to send to [By Jumper] (see 4.4.2 Advanced Chipset Setup). H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 20 ASUS K7M User's Manual DSW1 OFF ON OFF ON 01 01 01 ON 12 ON 12 ON CPU/SDRAM 100MHz... K7M ® CPU/SDRAM 105MHz K7M CPU External Frequency Selection 12 ON 12 103MHz 110MHz NOTE: Frequency Multiple settings are not available here because AMD Athlon™ processors have locked ...
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...6) Voltage Regulator Output Setting (VID1, VID2, VID3) This jumpers allow you to use CPU Default as the CPU core voltage. K7M K7M CPU Core Voltage Selection 01 01 01 1234 VID1 VID2 VID3 2/2.05Volts 1234 VID1 VID2 VID3 1.7/1.75Volts 1234 VID1 VID2 VID3 1.4/1.45Volts...1.3/1.35olts 1234 1.8/1.85Volts 1234 1.5/1.55Volts 1234 CPU Default ASUS K7M User's Manual 21 Premature wearing of the processor may result when overclocking. CPU Default means the Vcore is recommended to manually adjust the CPU core voltage. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3. 3. For each jumper setting, there are ...
...6) Voltage Regulator Output Setting (VID1, VID2, VID3) This jumpers allow you to use CPU Default as the CPU core voltage. K7M K7M CPU Core Voltage Selection 01 01 01 1234 VID1 VID2 VID3 2/2.05Volts 1234 VID1 VID2 VID3 1.7/1.75Volts 1234 VID1 VID2 VID3 1.4/1.45Volts...1.3/1.35olts 1234 1.8/1.85Volts 1234 1.5/1.55Volts 1234 CPU Default ASUS K7M User's Manual 21 Premature wearing of the processor may result when overclocking. CPU Default means the Vcore is recommended to manually adjust the CPU core voltage. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3. 3. For each jumper setting, there are ...
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...as follows: IMPORTANT: DIMMs must be inserted in any combination as Double-Sided registered memory (128Mbit cells). 3.5.1 General DIMM Notes • When this motherboard operates at 100MHz, PC100-compliant modules must use DIMM2, and so on. stability. • SDRAM chips are ready for a second DIMM, use... speed setup is required after adding or removing memory. double-sided come in 32, 64, 128, 256MB. 22 ASUS K7M User's Manual This motherboard uses only Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMMs). To use the chipset's Error Checking and Correction (ECC) feature, you must be ...
...as follows: IMPORTANT: DIMMs must be inserted in any combination as Double-Sided registered memory (128Mbit cells). 3.5.1 General DIMM Notes • When this motherboard operates at 100MHz, PC100-compliant modules must use DIMM2, and so on. stability. • SDRAM chips are ready for a second DIMM, use... speed setup is required after adding or removing memory. double-sided come in 32, 64, 128, 256MB. 22 ASUS K7M User's Manual This motherboard uses only Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMMs). To use the chipset's Error Checking and Correction (ECC) feature, you must be ...
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... The notches on the DIMM module will only fit in the orientation shown. You must be 3.3V Unbuffered for this motherboard. HARDWARE SETUP 3.5.2 DIMM Memory Installation Insert the module(s) as shown. ASUS K7M User's Manual 23 Because the number of the breaks, the module will shift between left, center, or right to identify...
... The notches on the DIMM module will only fit in the orientation shown. You must be 3.3V Unbuffered for this motherboard. HARDWARE SETUP 3.5.2 DIMM Memory Installation Insert the module(s) as shown. ASUS K7M User's Manual 23 Because the number of the breaks, the module will shift between left, center, or right to identify...
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...). H/W SETUP CPU AMD Athlon™ processor with heatsink and fan (top view) 3.6.1 Universal Retention Mechanism Your motherboard comes preinstalled with threepin fans that your retention mechanism and fan may be installed in the back of the system... Retention Mechanism (URM) 3.6.2 Heatsinks The recommended heatsinks (see section on the motherboard. Without sufficient circulation, the processor could overheat and damage both the processor and the motherboard. ASUS K7M User's Manual 25 WARNING! Your motherboard provides a Slot A connector for reference purposes only.
...). H/W SETUP CPU AMD Athlon™ processor with heatsink and fan (top view) 3.6.1 Universal Retention Mechanism Your motherboard comes preinstalled with threepin fans that your retention mechanism and fan may be installed in the back of the system... Retention Mechanism (URM) 3.6.2 Heatsinks The recommended heatsinks (see section on the motherboard. Without sufficient circulation, the processor could overheat and damage both the processor and the motherboard. ASUS K7M User's Manual 25 WARNING! Your motherboard provides a Slot A connector for reference purposes only.
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... holes. 3. Lock hole CPU fan cable to fan connector 4. Secure the cartridge Secure the cartridge in the picture below). H/W SETUP CPU ASUS K7M User's Manual 27 With the heatsink facing the motherboard's chipset, push the cartridge gently but firmly into the Slot A connector until it is firmly seated on the Slot A connector. HARDWARE...
... holes. 3. Lock hole CPU fan cable to fan connector 4. Secure the cartridge Secure the cartridge in the picture below). H/W SETUP CPU ASUS K7M User's Manual 27 With the heatsink facing the motherboard's chipset, push the cartridge gently but firmly into the Slot A connector until it is firmly seated on the Slot A connector. HARDWARE...