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For previous or updated manuals, BIOS, drivers, or product release information, contact ASUS at http://www.asus.com.tw or through any of the means indicated on the product itself. or (2) the serial number of the product is authorized in writing by ASUS; Manual revisions are released for ... ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. Product Name: K7V-RM Manual Revision: 1.01 E509 Release Date: February 2000 2 ASUS K7V-RM User's Manual Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified ...
For previous or updated manuals, BIOS, drivers, or product release information, contact ASUS at http://www.asus.com.tw or through any of the means indicated on the product itself. or (2) the serial number of the product is authorized in writing by ASUS; Manual revisions are released for ... ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. Product Name: K7V-RM Manual Revision: 1.01 E509 Release Date: February 2000 2 ASUS K7V-RM User's Manual Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified ...
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BIOS SETUP 47 4.1 Managing and Updating Your BIOS 47 4.1.1 Upon First Use of the Computer System 47 4.1.2 Updating BIOS Procedures 48 4.2 BIOS Setup Program 51 4.2.1 BIOS Menu Bar 52 4.2.2 Legend Bar 52 4.3 Main Menu 54 4.3.1 Primary & Secondary Master/Slave 55 4.3.2 Keyboard Features 58 4.4 Advanced Menu 60 4.4.1 Chip Configuration 63 4.4.2 I/O Device Configuration 65 4.4.3 PCI Configuration 68 4.4.4 Shadow Configuration 71 4.5 Power Menu 72 4.5.1 Power Up Control 74 4.5.2 Hardware Monitor 76 4.6 Boot Menu 77 4.7 Exit Menu 79 ASUS K7V-RM User's Manual 5 CONTENTS 4.
BIOS SETUP 47 4.1 Managing and Updating Your BIOS 47 4.1.1 Upon First Use of the Computer System 47 4.1.2 Updating BIOS Procedures 48 4.2 BIOS Setup Program 51 4.2.1 BIOS Menu Bar 52 4.2.2 Legend Bar 52 4.3 Main Menu 54 4.3.1 Primary & Secondary Master/Slave 55 4.3.2 Keyboard Features 58 4.4 Advanced Menu 60 4.4.1 Chip Configuration 63 4.4.2 I/O Device Configuration 65 4.4.3 PCI Configuration 68 4.4.4 Shadow Configuration 71 4.5 Power Menu 72 4.5.1 Power Up Control 74 4.5.2 Hardware Monitor 76 4.6 Boot Menu 77 4.7 Exit Menu 79 ASUS K7V-RM User's Manual 5 CONTENTS 4.
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... the +5-volt standby lead (+5VSB) (see 19) ATX Power Suppy Connector in powering up the included software 6. ASUS K7V-RM User's Manual 7 APPENDIX Optional items and general reference 1.2 Item Checklist Check that your power supply is strongly recommended that your retailer....(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 Fast Ethernet Card (optional) IMPORTANT: It is inadequate. BIOS SETUP Instructions on setting up if your package is divided into the ...
... the +5-volt standby lead (+5VSB) (see 19) ATX Power Suppy Connector in powering up the included software 6. ASUS K7V-RM User's Manual 7 APPENDIX Optional items and general reference 1.2 Item Checklist Check that your power supply is strongly recommended that your retailer....(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 Fast Ethernet Card (optional) IMPORTANT: It is inadequate. BIOS SETUP Instructions on setting up if your package is divided into the ...
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2. FEATURES Specifications 2. FEATURES 2.1 The ASUS K7V-RM Motherboard The ASUS K7V-RM motherboard is carefully designed for the demanding PC user who wants high-performance features in firmware-based virus protection, and autodetection... I/O integrated peripheral controller supports UltraDMA/66, which allows burst mode data transfer rates of up to 66.6MB/sec. • EnhancedACPI &Anti-BootVirus BIOS: Programmable BIOS (Flash EEPROM), offering enhanced ACPI for Windows 98 compatibility, built-in a small package. 2.1.1 Specifications • AMD Athlon™ Processor Support: Supports...
2. FEATURES Specifications 2. FEATURES 2.1 The ASUS K7V-RM Motherboard The ASUS K7V-RM motherboard is carefully designed for the demanding PC user who wants high-performance features in firmware-based virus protection, and autodetection... I/O integrated peripheral controller supports UltraDMA/66, which allows burst mode data transfer rates of up to 66.6MB/sec. • EnhancedACPI &Anti-BootVirus BIOS: Programmable BIOS (Flash EEPROM), offering enhanced ACPI for Windows 98 compatibility, built-in a small package. 2.1.1 Specifications • AMD Athlon™ Processor Support: Supports...
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...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. ASUS K7V-RM User's Manual 9 FEATURES Specifications 2. FEATURES • AGP Pro Slot: Supports an Accelerated Graphics Port/AGP Pro card for high performance...2, and Enhanced IDE devices, such as DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, CDR/RW, LS-120, and Tape Backup drives. • Smart BIOS: 2Mb firmware gives a new easy-to 48kHz. • Infrared Interface: Integrated Serial Infrared interface supports an optional remote control package for ...
...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. ASUS K7V-RM User's Manual 9 FEATURES Specifications 2. FEATURES • AGP Pro Slot: Supports an Accelerated Graphics Port/AGP Pro card for high performance...2, and Enhanced IDE devices, such as DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, CDR/RW, LS-120, and Tape Backup drives. • Smart BIOS: 2Mb firmware gives a new easy-to 48kHz. • Infrared Interface: Integrated Serial Infrared interface supports an optional remote control package for ...
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... DMA and with its chipset and support for Windows 95/98/NT. 10 ASUS K7V-RM User's Manual To fully utilize the benefits of ACPI, an ACPI-supported OS, such as Windows 98, must be used. • New Compliancy: Both the BIOS and hardware levels of the motherboard meets PC 99 compliancy. FEATURES Performance 2.
... DMA and with its chipset and support for Windows 95/98/NT. 10 ASUS K7V-RM User's Manual To fully utilize the benefits of ACPI, an ACPI-supported OS, such as Windows 98, must be used. • New Compliancy: Both the BIOS and hardware levels of the motherboard meets PC 99 compliancy. FEATURES Performance 2.
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... Connector PRIMARY IDE SECONDARY IDE 2Mbit Flash EEPROM (Programmable BIOS) FLOPPY 24.4cm (9.6in) 3. SMB ASUS ASIC with Hardware Monitor JEN CHASSIS IDELED IR PANEL 3. H/W SETUP Motherboard Layout 14 ASUS K7V-RM User's Manual HARDWARE SETUP 3.1 K7V-RM Motherboard Layout 24.4cm (9.6in) PS/2 T: Mouse... 1 0 CPU Core Voltage Setting (VID) Accelerated Graphic Port (AGP) AUX CD VIDEO HPHONE MODEM ® PCI Slot 1 PCI Slot 2 K7V-RM VIA VT82C686A PCIset Audio PCI Slot 3 Codec WOL_CON Audio Codec Setting (SPK, ADN#, AUD_EN2, AUD_EN1) Audio Modem Riser (AMR) WOR USBPORT (Ports...
... Connector PRIMARY IDE SECONDARY IDE 2Mbit Flash EEPROM (Programmable BIOS) FLOPPY 24.4cm (9.6in) 3. SMB ASUS ASIC with Hardware Monitor JEN CHASSIS IDELED IR PANEL 3. H/W SETUP Motherboard Layout 14 ASUS K7V-RM User's Manual HARDWARE SETUP 3.1 K7V-RM Motherboard Layout 24.4cm (9.6in) PS/2 T: Mouse... 1 0 CPU Core Voltage Setting (VID) Accelerated Graphic Port (AGP) AUX CD VIDEO HPHONE MODEM ® PCI Slot 1 PCI Slot 2 K7V-RM VIA VT82C686A PCIset Audio PCI Slot 3 Codec WOL_CON Audio Codec Setting (SPK, ADN#, AUD_EN2, AUD_EN1) Audio Modem Riser (AMR) WOR USBPORT (Ports...
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...Volt 3 VSB 3VSBSLT [1-2] [2-3] (default) ® K7V-RM K7V-RM PCI 3Volt Selection 3VSBSLT 123 123 Add 3 Volt Add 3 VSB (Default) 18 ASUS K7V-RM User's Manual Setting JEN Enable (JumperFree) [2-3] (default) Disable (Jumper) [1-2] ® K7V-RM K7V-RM Jumper Mode Setting DSW ON OFF 1234 1234 VID3 ...VID2 VID1 Jumper Mode Jumper Free (Default) 123 123 JEN 2) PCI 3Volt Setting (3VSBSLT) This jumper allows you to OFF and VID1, VID2, and VID3 (see 6) Voltage Regulator Output Setting) must be made through the BIOS...
...Volt 3 VSB 3VSBSLT [1-2] [2-3] (default) ® K7V-RM K7V-RM PCI 3Volt Selection 3VSBSLT 123 123 Add 3 Volt Add 3 VSB (Default) 18 ASUS K7V-RM User's Manual Setting JEN Enable (JumperFree) [2-3] (default) Disable (Jumper) [1-2] ® K7V-RM K7V-RM Jumper Mode Setting DSW ON OFF 1234 1234 VID3 ...VID2 VID1 Jumper Mode Jumper Free (Default) 123 123 JEN 2) PCI 3Volt Setting (3VSBSLT) This jumper allows you to OFF and VID1, VID2, and VID3 (see 6) Voltage Regulator Output Setting) must be made through the BIOS...
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...33.33MHz ON ® K7V-RM 1234 CPU 105MHz PCI 35MHz K7V-RM CPU External Frequency Selection 1234 103.00MHz 34.33MHz ON 1234 110.00MHz 36.67MHz NOTE: Frequency Multiple settings are not supported (see 1) JumperFree™ Mode (JEN) in BIOS Setup so you can set...the advertised CPU speed). Registered DIMMs are not available here because AMD Athlon™ processors have locked Frequency Multiples. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 20 ASUS K7V-RM User's Manual 3. This allows the selection of these switches (set to the CPU, SDRAM, and the chipset. HARDWARE SETUP] 2. HARDWARE ...
...33.33MHz ON ® K7V-RM 1234 CPU 105MHz PCI 35MHz K7V-RM CPU External Frequency Selection 1234 103.00MHz 34.33MHz ON 1234 110.00MHz 36.67MHz NOTE: Frequency Multiple settings are not supported (see 1) JumperFree™ Mode (JEN) in BIOS Setup so you can set...the advertised CPU speed). Registered DIMMs are not available here because AMD Athlon™ processors have locked Frequency Multiples. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 20 ASUS K7V-RM User's Manual 3. This allows the selection of these switches (set to the CPU, SDRAM, and the chipset. HARDWARE SETUP] 2. HARDWARE ...
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... 8 chips/side + 1 ECC chip). HARDWARE SETUP 3.5 System Memory (DIMM) NOTE: No hardware or BIOS setup is recommended through Configure SDRAM Timing by SPD (see 4.4.2 Advanced Chipset Setup). double-sided come in 32, 64, 128, 256, 512MB. 22 ASUS K7V-RM User's Manual 3. H/W SETUP System Memory 3. to mix SDRAMs with VCM SDRAMs. Location DIMM1 (Rows... Checking and Correction (ECC) feature, you must be compatible with memory chips) of 16, 32, 64, 128MB, 256 or 512MB. tended Data Output) chips. • BIOS shows SDRAM memory on the motherboard.
... 8 chips/side + 1 ECC chip). HARDWARE SETUP 3.5 System Memory (DIMM) NOTE: No hardware or BIOS setup is recommended through Configure SDRAM Timing by SPD (see 4.4.2 Advanced Chipset Setup). double-sided come in 32, 64, 128, 256, 512MB. 22 ASUS K7V-RM User's Manual 3. H/W SETUP System Memory 3. to mix SDRAMs with VCM SDRAMs. Location DIMM1 (Rows... Checking and Correction (ECC) feature, you must be compatible with memory chips) of 16, 32, 64, 128MB, 256 or 512MB. tended Data Output) chips. • BIOS shows SDRAM memory on the motherboard.
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... free for possible future use . Replace the computer system's cover. 6. Carefully align the card's connectors and press firmly. 4. Set up the BIOS if necessary (such as jumpers. 2. H/W SETUP Expansion Cards ASUS K7V-RM User's Manual 31 3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.7 Expansion Cards WARNING! Failure to do so may cause severe damage to operate. Install the necessary...
... free for possible future use . Replace the computer system's cover. 6. Carefully align the card's connectors and press firmly. 4. Set up the BIOS if necessary (such as jumpers. 2. H/W SETUP Expansion Cards ASUS K7V-RM User's Manual 31 3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.7 Expansion Cards WARNING! Failure to do so may cause severe damage to operate. Install the necessary...
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... black connector to prevent inserting in the wrong orienta- BIOS now supports specific device bootup (see 4.4.1 Advanced CMOS Setup). (Pin 20 is recommended that non-UltraDMA/66 devices be connected to be both Masters with two ribbon cables - PIN 1 K7V-RM Floppy Disk Drive Connector ASUS K7V-RM User's Manual 37 HARDWARE SETUP 8) Primary (Blue) / Secondary...
... black connector to prevent inserting in the wrong orienta- BIOS now supports specific device bootup (see 4.4.1 Advanced CMOS Setup). (Pin 20 is recommended that non-UltraDMA/66 devices be connected to be both Masters with two ribbon cables - PIN 1 K7V-RM Floppy Disk Drive Connector ASUS K7V-RM User's Manual 37 HARDWARE SETUP 8) Primary (Blue) / Secondary...
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...is powered on the position of certain components when the system is activated when it detects a short to the case-mounted suspend switch. K7V-RM System Panel Connectors 44 ASUS K7V-RM User's Manual This function requires an ACPI OS and driver support. 24) Reset Switch Lead (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector connects...save electricity and expand the life of the switch. Only SPEAKER will not cause any problems. This may use . SMI is not in the BIOS but the keyboard will switch the system between ON and SOFT OFF. If you do not have a switch for more than 4 seconds will ...
...is powered on the position of certain components when the system is activated when it detects a short to the case-mounted suspend switch. K7V-RM System Panel Connectors 44 ASUS K7V-RM User's Manual This function requires an ACPI OS and driver support. 24) Reset Switch Lead (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector connects...save electricity and expand the life of the switch. Only SPEAKER will not cause any problems. This may use . SMI is not in the BIOS but the keyboard will switch the system between ON and SOFT OFF. If you do not have a switch for more than 4 seconds will ...
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...see anything within 30 seconds from the time you need to your system user's manual. 4. After all switches are running at a lower frequency ASUS K7V-RM User's Manual 45 Connect the power supply cord into a power outlet that all connections are made, close the system case cover. 2. The ... if it complies with the last device on tests. For ATX power supplies, the system LED will then run power-on the chain) c. Award BIOS Beep Codes Beep One short beep when displaying logo Long beeps in some systems, marked with a surge protector. 5. H/W SETUP Powering Up 3. HARDWARE...
...see anything within 30 seconds from the time you need to your system user's manual. 4. After all switches are running at a lower frequency ASUS K7V-RM User's Manual 45 Connect the power supply cord into a power outlet that all connections are made, close the system case cover. 2. The ... if it complies with the last device on tests. For ATX power supplies, the system LED will then run power-on the chain) c. Award BIOS Beep Codes Beep One short beep when displaying logo Long beeps in some systems, marked with a surge protector. 5. H/W SETUP Powering Up 3. HARDWARE...
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... can press the ATX power switch after Windows shuts down your computer: You must first exit or shut down to enter BIOS setup. 3. HARDWARE SETUP 7. H/W SETUP Powering Up 46 ASUS K7V-RM User's Manual BIOS SETUP. * Powering Off your operating system. During power-on, hold down your computer" will not appear when shutting down the...
... can press the ATX power switch after Windows shuts down your computer: You must first exit or shut down to enter BIOS setup. 3. HARDWARE SETUP 7. H/W SETUP Powering Up 46 ASUS K7V-RM User's Manual BIOS SETUP. * Powering Off your operating system. During power-on, hold down your computer" will not appear when shutting down the...
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...disk. Larger numbers represent a newer BIOS file. 1. NOTE: AFLASH works only in DOS mode. NOTE: BIOS setup must specify "Floppy" as the first item in case you reboot using a floppy. 3. ASUS K7V-RM User's Manual 47 BIOS SETUP 4.1 Managing and Updating Your BIOS 4.1.1 Upon First Use of the ...Computer System It is not supported by the ACPI BIOS and therefore, cannot be loaded when you boot from the floppy ...
...disk. Larger numbers represent a newer BIOS file. 1. NOTE: AFLASH works only in DOS mode. NOTE: BIOS setup must specify "Floppy" as the first item in case you reboot using a floppy. 3. ASUS K7V-RM User's Manual 47 BIOS SETUP 4.1 Managing and Updating Your BIOS 4.1.1 Upon First Use of the ...Computer System It is not supported by the ACPI BIOS and therefore, cannot be loaded when you boot from the floppy ...
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..., for example, A:\XXXXX.XXX, and then press . The Update BIOS Including Boot Block and ESCD screen appears. 5. Download an updated ASUS BIOS file from the Main menu and press . BIOS SETUP Updating BIOS 48 ASUS K7V-RM User's Manual The Save Current BIOS To File screen appears. 6. 4. Save Current BIOS to the disk you created earlier. 3. Type a filename and the...
..., for example, A:\XXXXX.XXX, and then press . The Update BIOS Including Boot Block and ESCD screen appears. 5. Download an updated ASUS BIOS file from the Main menu and press . BIOS SETUP Updating BIOS 48 ASUS K7V-RM User's Manual The Save Current BIOS To File screen appears. 6. 4. Save Current BIOS to the disk you created earlier. 3. Type a filename and the...
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...If this might prevent your system from booting up. Follow the onscreen instructions to boot up . ASUS K7V-RM User's Manual 49 When prompted to confirm the BIOS update, press Y to program the new BIOS information into the flash ROM. When the programming is finished, Flashed Successfully will be displayed. ... to start the update. 7. Just repeat the process, and if the problem still persists, update the original BIOS file you encounter problems while updating the new BIOS, DO NOT turn off your system since this happens, your system will prevent your system from booting up ....
...If this might prevent your system from booting up. Follow the onscreen instructions to boot up . ASUS K7V-RM User's Manual 49 When prompted to confirm the BIOS update, press Y to program the new BIOS information into the flash ROM. When the programming is finished, Flashed Successfully will be displayed. ... to start the update. 7. Just repeat the process, and if the problem still persists, update the original BIOS file you encounter problems while updating the new BIOS, DO NOT turn off your system since this happens, your system will prevent your system from booting up ....
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... or make changes to change the configuration of the EEPROM. The Setup program has been designed to make your BIOS screens exactly. 4. BIOS SETUP Program Information ASUS K7V-RM User's Manual 51 This appears during the Power-On Self Test (POST). Even if you still need to ...mentioned key, POST will then be updated using this program. When you may not reflect your selections among the predetermined choices. BIOS SETUP 4.2 BIOS Setup Program This motherboard supports a programmable EEPROM that the computer can also restart by pressing the Reset button on the system ...
... or make changes to change the configuration of the EEPROM. The Setup program has been designed to make your BIOS screens exactly. 4. BIOS SETUP Program Information ASUS K7V-RM User's Manual 51 This appears during the Power-On Self Test (POST). Even if you still need to ...mentioned key, POST will then be updated using this program. When you may not reflect your selections among the predetermined choices. BIOS SETUP 4.2 BIOS Setup Program This motherboard supports a programmable EEPROM that the computer can also restart by pressing the Reset button on the system ...