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...Manual Is Organized 7 1.2 Item Checklist 7 2. FEATURES 8 2.1 The ASUS K7V 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 K7V Motherboard Components 12 3. HARDWARE SETUP 14 3.1 K7V Motherboard Layout 14 3.2 Layout Contents 15 3.3 Hardware Setup Procedure 17 3.4 Motherboard Settings 17 3.5 System Memory (DIMM 22 3.5.1 General DIMM Notes 22... Your BIOS 49 4.1.1 Upon First Use of the Computer System 49 4.1.2 Updating BIOS Procedures 50 4 ASUS K7V User's Manual
...Manual Is Organized 7 1.2 Item Checklist 7 2. FEATURES 8 2.1 The ASUS K7V 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 K7V Motherboard Components 12 3. HARDWARE SETUP 14 3.1 K7V Motherboard Layout 14 3.2 Layout Contents 15 3.3 Hardware Setup Procedure 17 3.4 Motherboard Settings 17 3.5 System Memory (DIMM 22 3.5.1 General DIMM Notes 22... Your BIOS 49 4.1.1 Upon First Use of the Computer System 49 4.1.2 Updating BIOS Procedures 50 4 ASUS K7V User's Manual
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APPENDIX 103 7.1 PCI-L101 Fast Ethernet Card 103 7.2 Modem Riser 105 7.3 Glossary 107 ASUS K7V User's Manual 5 SOFTWARE SETUP 83 5.1 Operating Systems 83 5.1.1 Windows 98 First Time Installation 83 5.2 K7V Series Motherboard Support CD 84 5.3 Registry patch for VIA Chipset 85 5.4 VIA PCI IRQ Routing Miniport Driver 86 5.5 AUDIO Driver (only with onboard audio option...
APPENDIX 103 7.1 PCI-L101 Fast Ethernet Card 103 7.2 Modem Riser 105 7.3 Glossary 107 ASUS K7V User's Manual 5 SOFTWARE SETUP 83 5.1 Operating Systems 83 5.1.1 Windows 98 First Time Installation 83 5.2 K7V Series Motherboard Support CD 84 5.3 Registry patch for VIA Chipset 85 5.4 VIA PCI IRQ Routing Miniport Driver 86 5.5 AUDIO Driver (only with onboard audio option...
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... and specifications 3. BIOS SETUP Instructions on setting up the BIOS software 5. ASUS K7V User's Manual 7 INTRODUCTION 1.1 How This Manual Is Organized This manual is strongly recommended that at least 10mA (750mA recommended) on setting up if your retailer. 1.2.1 Motherboard (1) ASUS Motherboard (1) Universal Retention Mechanism (1) ASUS 2-port USB Connector Set (1) 40-pin 80-conductor ribbon cable for...
... and specifications 3. BIOS SETUP Instructions on setting up the BIOS software 5. ASUS K7V User's Manual 7 INTRODUCTION 1.1 How This Manual Is Organized This manual is strongly recommended that at least 10mA (750mA recommended) on setting up if your retailer. 1.2.1 Motherboard (1) ASUS Motherboard (1) Universal Retention Mechanism (1) ASUS 2-port USB Connector Set (1) 40-pin 80-conductor ribbon cable for...
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...On-Ring. • AMR Slot: Audio Modem Riser (AMR) slot supports a very affordable audio and/or modem riser card. 8 ASUS K7V User's Manual Easy-to-use DIP switches instead of jumpers are included to allow manual adjustment of the processor's external frequency. •...frequency and Vcore voltage all through BIOS setup when JumperFree™ mode is carefully designed for 5 PCI masters. FEATURES 2.1 The ASUS K7V Motherboard The ASUS K7V motherboard is enabled. including 1GHz- It is optimized to deliver enhanced AMD Athlon™ processor system performance. • South Bridge System...
...On-Ring. • AMR Slot: Audio Modem Riser (AMR) slot supports a very affordable audio and/or modem riser card. 8 ASUS K7V User's Manual Easy-to-use DIP switches instead of jumpers are included to allow manual adjustment of the processor's external frequency. •...frequency and Vcore voltage all through BIOS setup when JumperFree™ mode is carefully designed for 5 PCI masters. FEATURES 2.1 The ASUS K7V Motherboard The ASUS K7V motherboard is enabled. including 1GHz- It is optimized to deliver enhanced AMD Athlon™ processor system performance. • South Bridge System...
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... devices, such as CPU and system voltages, temperatures, and fan status through the onboard hardware ASIC and the bundled ASUS PC Probe. • Additional USB Ports: For more control and protection over the motherboard. ASUS K7V User's Manual 9 Provides CPU/SDRAM frequency adjustments, and HD/SCSI/ZIP/CD/Floppy/Network boot selection. • Color...
... devices, such as CPU and system voltages, temperatures, and fan status through the onboard hardware ASIC and the bundled ASUS PC Probe. • Additional USB Ports: For more control and protection over the motherboard. ASUS K7V User's Manual 9 Provides CPU/SDRAM frequency adjustments, and HD/SCSI/ZIP/CD/Floppy/Network boot selection. • Color...
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...The VCM's core design provides up to 50% higher SDRAM speed at 133MHz or 100MHz. • High-Speed Data Transfer Interface: This motherboard with existing DMA devices and systems so there is no need to upgrade current EIDE/IDE drives and host systems. (UltraDMA/66 requires a ...using PC100-compliant SDRAMs). • ACPI Ready: ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) provides more Energy Saving Features for Windows 95/98/NT. 10 ASUS K7V 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...
...The VCM's core design provides up to 50% higher SDRAM speed at 133MHz or 100MHz. • High-Speed Data Transfer Interface: This motherboard with existing DMA devices and systems so there is no need to upgrade current EIDE/IDE drives and host systems. (UltraDMA/66 requires a ...using PC100-compliant SDRAMs). • ACPI Ready: ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) provides more Energy Saving Features for Windows 95/98/NT. 10 ASUS K7V 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...
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... Fan Off: The system fans will power off automatically even in the world! 2. FEATURES Intelligence ASUS K7V User's Manual 11 With this motherboard to be monitored for future processors, so monitoring is an important feature to critical motherboard components. Voltage specifications are monitored to ensure stable current to implement silent PC systems. • Remote...
... Fan Off: The system fans will power off automatically even in the world! 2. FEATURES Intelligence ASUS K7V User's Manual 11 With this motherboard to be monitored for future processors, so monitoring is an important feature to critical motherboard components. Voltage specifications are monitored to ensure stable current to implement silent PC systems. • Remote...
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... Speed Monitoring Connectors Power ATX Power Supply Connector 4 Special Feature Onboard LED (Standby Power Warning 19 Form Factor ATX, 305mm x 244mm (12" x 9.6") 12 ASUS K7V User's Manual FEATURES Components 2.2 K7V Motherboard Components See opposite page for AMD Athlon™ Processors 1 Frequency Selection DIP Switches 5 Chipsets/Chips North Bridge: VIA VT8371™ (System Controller 2 South...
... Speed Monitoring Connectors Power ATX Power Supply Connector 4 Special Feature Onboard LED (Standby Power Warning 19 Form Factor ATX, 305mm x 244mm (12" x 9.6") 12 ASUS K7V User's Manual FEATURES Components 2.2 K7V Motherboard Components See opposite page for AMD Athlon™ Processors 1 Frequency Selection DIP Switches 5 Chipsets/Chips North Bridge: VIA VT8371™ (System Controller 2 South...
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FEATURES K7V Motherboard Component Locations 1 2 3 45 6 7 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 ASUS K7V User's Manual 13 FEATURES Component Locations 2. 2.
FEATURES K7V Motherboard Component Locations 1 2 3 45 6 7 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 ASUS K7V User's Manual 13 FEATURES Component Locations 2. 2.
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...Graphic Port (AGP PRO) AUX CD VIDEO HPHONE MODEM MIC2 PCI Slot 1 PCI Slot 2 K7V PLED VIA VT82C686A PCIset Audio Codec Audio Codec Setting (SPK, ADN#, AUD_EN2, AUD_EN1) PCI Slot 3 ® PCI Slot 4 SMB ASUS ASIC JEN with Hardware Monitor CHASSIS USBPORT PCI Slot 5 Audio Modem Riser (AMR) AUDIOEN Aureal ...Audio Chipset SPDIFOUT USB Hub Au9254 WOLCON IR WOR USB3A IDELED USB3 PANEL Grayed items are optional at the time of purchase. 14 ASUS K7V User's Manual PRIMARY IDE SECONDARY IDE 2Mbit Flash EEPROM (Programmable BIOS) 30.6cm (12in) 3. H/W SETUP Motherboard Layout 3.
...Graphic Port (AGP PRO) AUX CD VIDEO HPHONE MODEM MIC2 PCI Slot 1 PCI Slot 2 K7V PLED VIA VT82C686A PCIset Audio Codec Audio Codec Setting (SPK, ADN#, AUD_EN2, AUD_EN1) PCI Slot 3 ® PCI Slot 4 SMB ASUS ASIC JEN with Hardware Monitor CHASSIS USBPORT PCI Slot 5 Audio Modem Riser (AMR) AUDIOEN Aureal ...Audio Chipset SPDIFOUT USB Hub Au9254 WOLCON IR WOR USB3A IDELED USB3 PANEL Grayed items are optional at the time of purchase. 14 ASUS K7V User's Manual PRIMARY IDE SECONDARY IDE 2Mbit Flash EEPROM (Programmable BIOS) 30.6cm (12in) 3. H/W SETUP Motherboard Layout 3.
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3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.2 Layout Contents Motherboard Settings 1) JEN 2) 3VSBSLT 3) AUDIO_CODEC 4) VIO 5) DSW 6) VID1, VID2, VID3 p.18 JumperFree™ Mode (JEN) p.18 Vaux Setting (+3V/+3VSB) p.19 Onboard Audio Setting (Enable.../Disable...) p....) 19) ATXPWR p.43 ATX Power Supply Connector (20 pins) 20) USBPORT p.44 USB Connector Set (10-1 pins) 21) SPDIFOUT p.44 Digital Audio Interface Connector (3 pins) ASUS K7V User's Manual 15 H/W SETUP Layout Contents 3.
3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.2 Layout Contents Motherboard Settings 1) JEN 2) 3VSBSLT 3) AUDIO_CODEC 4) VIO 5) DSW 6) VID1, VID2, VID3 p.18 JumperFree™ Mode (JEN) p.18 Vaux Setting (+3V/+3VSB) p.19 Onboard Audio Setting (Enable.../Disable...) p....) 19) ATXPWR p.43 ATX Power Supply Connector (20 pins) 20) USBPORT p.44 USB Connector Set (10-1 pins) 21) SPDIFOUT p.44 Digital Audio Interface Connector (3 pins) ASUS K7V User's Manual 15 H/W SETUP Layout Contents 3.
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... from static electricity, you do not have one, touch both of switches and/or jumpers. Frequency Selection ASUS K7V User's Manual 17 Frequency Selection 2. WARNING! Computer motherboards and expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. Motherboard Feature Settings (DSW) Besides jumper settings, some precautions whenever you must complete the following steps: •...
... from static electricity, you do not have one, touch both of switches and/or jumpers. Frequency Selection ASUS K7V User's Manual 17 Frequency Selection 2. WARNING! Computer motherboards and expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. Motherboard Feature Settings (DSW) Besides jumper settings, some precautions whenever you must complete the following steps: •...
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.... Setting 3 Volt 3 VSB 3VSBSLT [1-2] [2-3] (default) 3VSBSLT 12 23 Add 3 Volt Add 3 VSB (Default) K7V ® K7V PCI 3Volt Selection 18 ASUS K7V User's Manual H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 01 01 01 01 01 01 3. Setting JEN Enable (JumperFree) [2-3] (default) Disable (Jumper) [1-2] K7V ® K7V Jumper Mode Setting DSW ON OFF 1234 34 VID3 VID2 VID1 Jumper Mode Jumper...
.... Setting 3 Volt 3 VSB 3VSBSLT [1-2] [2-3] (default) 3VSBSLT 12 23 Add 3 Volt Add 3 VSB (Default) K7V ® K7V PCI 3Volt Selection 18 ASUS K7V User's Manual H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 01 01 01 01 01 01 3. Setting JEN Enable (JumperFree) [2-3] (default) Disable (Jumper) [1-2] K7V ® K7V Jumper Mode Setting DSW ON OFF 1234 34 VID3 VID2 VID1 Jumper Mode Jumper...
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H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 01 01 01 01 01 01 3. Setting Enable Disable AUDIO CODEC [1-2] [1-2] [1-2] [1-2] (default) [2-3] [2-3] [2-3] [2-3] Enable Onboard Audio Codec (Default) Disable Onboard Audio Codec 3 2 2 K7V ® 1 K7V Audio Codec Setting 4) I /O buffer. It is strongly recommended that you leave this ...Onboard Audio Setting (available on its default. VIO 12 23 34 3.30 Volt 3.40 Volt 3.56 Volt K7V ® K7V VIO Setting WARNING! ASUS K7V User's Manual 19 The default voltage (3.31V) should be disabled. SPK ADN# AUD_EN2 AUD_EN1 SPK ADN# AUD_EN2...
H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 01 01 01 01 01 01 3. Setting Enable Disable AUDIO CODEC [1-2] [1-2] [1-2] [1-2] (default) [2-3] [2-3] [2-3] [2-3] Enable Onboard Audio Codec (Default) Disable Onboard Audio Codec 3 2 2 K7V ® 1 K7V Audio Codec Setting 4) I /O buffer. It is strongly recommended that you leave this ...Onboard Audio Setting (available on its default. VIO 12 23 34 3.30 Volt 3.40 Volt 3.56 Volt K7V ® K7V VIO Setting WARNING! ASUS K7V User's Manual 19 The default voltage (3.31V) should be disabled. SPK ADN# AUD_EN2 AUD_EN1 SPK ADN# AUD_EN2...
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...IMPORTANT: 1. In JumperFree mode, all dip switches (DSW-1-DSW-4) must be set Operating Frequency Setting to the CPU, SDRAM, and the chipset. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 20 ASUS K7V User's Manual HARDWARE SETUP] must be set the CPU Frequency). 01 01 01 DSW ON ON 1234 CPU 100.00MHz PCI 33.33MHz ON... K7V ® 1234 CPU 105MHz PCI 35MHz K7V CPU External Frequency Selection 1234 103.00MHz 34.33MHz ON 1234 110.00MHz 36.67MHz NOTE: ...
...IMPORTANT: 1. In JumperFree mode, all dip switches (DSW-1-DSW-4) must be set Operating Frequency Setting to the CPU, SDRAM, and the chipset. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 20 ASUS K7V User's Manual HARDWARE SETUP] must be set the CPU Frequency). 01 01 01 DSW ON ON 1234 CPU 100.00MHz PCI 33.33MHz ON... K7V ® 1234 CPU 105MHz PCI 35MHz K7V CPU External Frequency Selection 1234 103.00MHz 34.33MHz ON 1234 110.00MHz 36.67MHz NOTE: ...
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... processor may result when overclocking. For each jumper setting, there are two voltage options, depending on the CPU used. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3. CPU Default means the Vcore is recommended to use can handle the specified SDRAM MHz or else bootup will not be ...1234 VID3 1234 1234 VID2 VID1 1.7/1.75Volts 1.6/1.65Volts 1.5/1.55Volts 1234 VID3 1234 1234 VID2 VID1 1.4/1.45Volts 1.3/1.35olts CPU Default/ JumperFree (Default) ASUS K7V User's Manual 21 Be sure that the DIMM you use CPU Default as the CPU core voltage. WARNING! HARDWARE SETUP External Frequency Table...
... processor may result when overclocking. For each jumper setting, there are two voltage options, depending on the CPU used. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3. CPU Default means the Vcore is recommended to use can handle the specified SDRAM MHz or else bootup will not be ...1234 VID3 1234 1234 VID2 VID1 1.7/1.75Volts 1.6/1.65Volts 1.5/1.55Volts 1234 VID3 1234 1234 VID2 VID1 1.4/1.45Volts 1.3/1.35olts CPU Default/ JumperFree (Default) ASUS K7V User's Manual 21 Be sure that the DIMM you use CPU Default as the CPU core voltage. WARNING! HARDWARE SETUP External Frequency Table...
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... 16, 32, 64, 128, 256, 512MB Total System Memory (Max 768B) Total Memory x1 x1 x1 = 3.5.1 General DIMM Notes • This motherboard supports SPD (Serial Presence Detect) DIMMs. This is recommended: DIMM1, DIMM2, DIMM3. • SDRAMs used must use a DIMM with memory chips) of...9 chips per side (standard 8 chips/side + 1 ECC chip). double-sided come in 32, 64, 128, 256, 512MB. 22 ASUS K7V User's Manual stability. • This motherboard does NOT support registered memory. • SDRAM chips are available for best performance vs. HARDWARE SETUP 3.5 System Memory (DIMM) NOTE: No...
... 16, 32, 64, 128, 256, 512MB Total System Memory (Max 768B) Total Memory x1 x1 x1 = 3.5.1 General DIMM Notes • This motherboard supports SPD (Serial Presence Detect) DIMMs. This is recommended: DIMM1, DIMM2, DIMM3. • SDRAMs used must use a DIMM with memory chips) of...9 chips per side (standard 8 chips/side + 1 ECC chip). double-sided come in 32, 64, 128, 256, 512MB. 22 ASUS K7V User's Manual stability. • This motherboard does NOT support registered memory. • SDRAM chips are available for best performance vs. HARDWARE SETUP 3.5 System Memory (DIMM) NOTE: No...
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... pin contact on each side and therefore have the same pin contact on the motherboard. You must be 3.3V Unbuffered for this motherboard. 3. SIMM modules have a higher pin density. ASUS K7V User's Manual 23 Lock 88 Pins 01 01 01 K7V ® K7V 168-Pin DIMM Sockets 60 Pins 20 Pins The DIMMs must ask your... RFU Unbuffered Buffered Voltage Key Position 5.0V Reserved 3.3V The notches on the DIMMs (see figure below). 168-Pin DIMM Notch Key Definitions (3.3V) 3. This motherboard supports four clock signals.
... pin contact on each side and therefore have the same pin contact on the motherboard. You must be 3.3V Unbuffered for this motherboard. 3. SIMM modules have a higher pin density. ASUS K7V User's Manual 23 Lock 88 Pins 01 01 01 K7V ® K7V 168-Pin DIMM Sockets 60 Pins 20 Pins The DIMMs must ask your... RFU Unbuffered Buffered Voltage Key Position 5.0V Reserved 3.3V The notches on the DIMMs (see figure below). 168-Pin DIMM Notch Key Definitions (3.3V) 3. This motherboard supports four clock signals.
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...! Without sufficient circulation, the processor could overheat and damage both the processor and the motherboard. Insert the processor. 3. Install the Universal Retention Mechanism onto the motherboard. 3. Your K7 Series motherboard provides a Slot A connector for reference purposes only. H/W SETUP CPU ASUS K7V User's Manual 25 3. The appearance of your CPU fan is sufficient air circulation across...
...! Without sufficient circulation, the processor could overheat and damage both the processor and the motherboard. Insert the processor. 3. Install the Universal Retention Mechanism onto the motherboard. 3. Your K7 Series motherboard provides a Slot A connector for reference purposes only. H/W SETUP CPU ASUS K7V User's Manual 25 3. The appearance of your CPU fan is sufficient air circulation across...