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...First Use of the Computer System 49 4.1.2 Updating BIOS Procedures 50 4 ASUS K7V User's Manual 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... Starting Up the First Time 47 4. INTRODUCTION 7 1.1 How This 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...
...First Use of the Computer System 49 4.1.2 Updating BIOS Procedures 50 4 ASUS K7V User's Manual 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... Starting Up the First Time 47 4. INTRODUCTION 7 1.1 How This 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...
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... Probe 95 6.2 YAMAHA XGStudio 100 7. 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 CONTENTS 4.2 BIOS Setup Program 53 4.2.1 BIOS Menu Bar 54 4.2.2 Legend Bar 54 4.3 Main Menu 56 4.3.1 Primary & Secondary Master... 78 4.6 Boot Menu 79 4.7 Exit Menu 81 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...
... Probe 95 6.2 YAMAHA XGStudio 100 7. 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 CONTENTS 4.2 BIOS Setup Program 53 4.2.1 BIOS Menu Bar 54 4.2.2 Legend Bar 54 4.3 Main Menu 56 4.3.1 Primary & Secondary Master... 78 4.6 Boot Menu 79 4.7 Exit Menu 81 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...
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... least a 200-watt (235W for full configuration) ATX power supply be used for the included software 7. ASUS K7V User's Manual 7 BIOS SETUP Instructions on setting up the BIOS software 5. Make sure that 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 internal UltraDMA/66 or UltraDMA...
... least a 200-watt (235W for full configuration) ATX power supply be used for the included software 7. ASUS K7V User's Manual 7 BIOS SETUP Instructions on setting up the BIOS software 5. Make sure that 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 internal UltraDMA/66 or UltraDMA...
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...allow manual adjustment of PC133/PC100 SDRAM/ Virtual Channel Memory (VCM) SDRAM, complies with EPP and ECP capabilities. • Expansion Slots: Provides five 32-bit PCI 2.2, one AGP, and one parallel port with AGP 2.0 specifications for 4X, 2X, and 1X AGP modes and PCI 2.2. FEATURES 2.1 The ASUS K7V Motherboard The ASUS K7V motherboard is...-LAN and Wake-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 133MB/sec maximum throughput.
...allow manual adjustment of PC133/PC100 SDRAM/ Virtual Channel Memory (VCM) SDRAM, complies with EPP and ECP capabilities. • Expansion Slots: Provides five 32-bit PCI 2.2, one AGP, and one parallel port with AGP 2.0 specifications for 4X, 2X, and 1X AGP modes and PCI 2.2. FEATURES 2.1 The ASUS K7V Motherboard The ASUS K7V motherboard is...-LAN and Wake-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 133MB/sec maximum throughput.
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... meet PC 99 compliancy, major connectors in this motherboard are color-coded. 2.1.1.1 Optional Components The following onboard components are optional at 3D graphical display applications using 4X, 2X or 1X mode bus. • USB: Supports up to 4 USB ports, two on two channels. ASUS K7V User's Manual 9 FEATURES • AGP Pro Slot: Supports an...to examine and manage system status information, 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...
... meet PC 99 compliancy, major connectors in this motherboard are color-coded. 2.1.1.1 Optional Components The following onboard components are optional at 3D graphical display applications using 4X, 2X or 1X mode bus. • USB: Supports up to 4 USB ports, two on two channels. ASUS K7V User's Manual 9 FEATURES • AGP Pro Slot: Supports an...to examine and manage system status information, 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...
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... Concurrent PCI: Concurrent PCI allows multiple PCI transfers from PCI master buses to memory to CPU. • VCM/SDRAM Optimized Performance: This motherboard supports a new generation memory, NEC's 64Mb Virtual Channel Memory (VCM) Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory (SDRAM), which increases the data transfer... Windows 95/98/NT. 10 ASUS K7V User's Manual FEATURES 2.1.2 Performance • 200/133MHz or 200/100MHz Synchronous Host/DRAM Clock Support: CPU frequency can be used. • New Compliancy: Both the BIOS and hardware levels of the motherboard meets PC 99 compliancy. To ...
... Concurrent PCI: Concurrent PCI allows multiple PCI transfers from PCI master buses to memory to CPU. • VCM/SDRAM Optimized Performance: This motherboard supports a new generation memory, NEC's 64Mb Virtual Channel Memory (VCM) Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory (SDRAM), which increases the data transfer... Windows 95/98/NT. 10 ASUS K7V User's Manual FEATURES 2.1.2 Performance • 200/133MHz or 200/100MHz Synchronous Host/DRAM Clock Support: CPU frequency can be used. • New Compliancy: Both the BIOS and hardware levels of the motherboard meets PC 99 compliancy. To ...
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...world! 2. FEATURES Intelligence ASUS K7V User's Manual 11 FEATURES 2.1.3 Intelligence (only with this feature, users can 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. 2. All ...levels are more critical for future processors, so monitoring is an important feature to be monitored for RPM and failure. With this motherboard to implement silent PC systems. • Remote Ring On (requires modem): This allows a computer with optional hardware monitor) ...
...world! 2. FEATURES Intelligence ASUS K7V User's Manual 11 FEATURES 2.1.3 Intelligence (only with this feature, users can 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. 2. All ...levels are more critical for future processors, so monitoring is an important feature to be monitored for RPM and failure. With this motherboard to implement silent PC systems. • Remote Ring On (requires modem): This allows a computer with optional hardware monitor) ...
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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 2. 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 Bridge...
... 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 2. 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 Bridge...
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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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PRIMARY IDE SECONDARY IDE 2Mbit Flash EEPROM (Programmable BIOS) 30.6cm (12in) 3. H/W SETUP Motherboard Layout 3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.1 K7V Motherboard Layout GAME_AUDIO 24.5cm (9.64in) PS/2 T: Mouse B: Keyboard F_FAN PWR_FAN VIO DIMM3 (64/72 bit, 168-pin module) DIMM2 (64... 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. HARDWARE SETUP 3.1 K7V Motherboard Layout GAME_AUDIO 24.5cm (9.64in) PS/2 T: Mouse B: Keyboard F_FAN PWR_FAN VIO DIMM3 (64/72 bit, 168-pin module) DIMM2 (64... 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
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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. 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
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... work on your computer when working on the inside. 2. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 01 01 01 K7V ® K7V DIP Switches DSW ON ON 1234 OFF 1. Frequency Selection ASUS K7V User's Manual 17 HARDWARE SETUP 3.3 Hardware Setup Procedure Before using your motherboard's function settings through the DIP switches. Motherboard Feature Settings (DSW) Besides jumper settings, some of switches and...
... work on your computer when working on the inside. 2. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 01 01 01 K7V ® K7V DIP Switches DSW ON ON 1234 OFF 1. Frequency Selection ASUS K7V User's Manual 17 HARDWARE SETUP 3.3 Hardware Setup Procedure Before using your motherboard's function settings through the DIP switches. Motherboard Feature Settings (DSW) Besides jumper settings, some of switches and...
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... 1) JumperFree™ Mode (JEN) This jumper allows you to [3-4]. 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 Free (Default) 12 23 JEN 2) PCI 3Volt Setting (3VSBSLT...6) Voltage Regulator Output Setting) must be set this jumper to 3 VSB. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 01 01 01 01 01 01 3. 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 3.
... 1) JumperFree™ Mode (JEN) This jumper allows you to [3-4]. 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 Free (Default) 12 23 JEN 2) PCI 3Volt Setting (3VSBSLT...6) Voltage Regulator Output Setting) must be set this jumper to 3 VSB. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 01 01 01 01 01 01 3. 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 3.
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... 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 to select the voltage supplied to the DRAM, chipset, AGP, PCI,...higher voltage. SPK ADN# AUD_EN2 AUD_EN1 SPK ADN# AUD_EN2 AUD_EN1 3. ASUS K7V User's Manual 19 H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 01 01 01 01 01 01 3. VIO 12 23 34 3.30 Volt 3.40 Volt 3.56 Volt K7V ® K7V VIO Setting WARNING! Disable the onboard audio CODEC if you are ...
... 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 to select the voltage supplied to the DRAM, chipset, AGP, PCI,...higher voltage. SPK ADN# AUD_EN2 AUD_EN1 SPK ADN# AUD_EN2 AUD_EN1 3. ASUS K7V User's Manual 19 H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 01 01 01 01 01 01 3. VIO 12 23 34 3.30 Volt 3.40 Volt 3.56 Volt K7V ® K7V VIO Setting WARNING! Disable the onboard audio CODEC if you are ...
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....67MHz NOTE: Frequency Multiple settings are not supported (see 3.5 System Memory (DIMM). 3. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 20 ASUS K7V User's Manual The CPU External Frequency multiplied by the Frequency Multiple equals the CPU's Internal frequency (the advertised CPU speed). NOTE: The motherboard supports PC100 / PC133 DIMMs or VC SDRAMsfor system memory. HARDWARE SETUP 5) CPU External Frequency...
....67MHz NOTE: Frequency Multiple settings are not supported (see 3.5 System Memory (DIMM). 3. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 20 ASUS K7V User's Manual The CPU External Frequency multiplied by the Frequency Multiple equals the CPU's Internal frequency (the advertised CPU speed). NOTE: The motherboard supports PC100 / PC133 DIMMs or VC SDRAMsfor system memory. HARDWARE SETUP 5) CPU External Frequency...
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...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 For each jumper setting, there are two voltage options, depending on the CPU used. Premature wearing of the...] [ON] [OFF] [ON] NOTE: For updated processor settings, visit the ASUS web site (see ASUS CONTACT INFORMATION). 3. WARNING! Be sure that the DIMM you use CPU Default as the CPU core voltage. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3. It is generated according to manually adjust the CPU core voltage.
...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 For each jumper setting, there are two voltage options, depending on the CPU used. Premature wearing of the...] [ON] [OFF] [ON] NOTE: For updated processor settings, visit the ASUS web site (see ASUS CONTACT INFORMATION). 3. WARNING! Be sure that the DIMM you use CPU Default as the CPU core voltage. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3. It is generated according to manually adjust the CPU core voltage.
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...memory chips) of 16, 32, 64, 128MB, 256 or 512MB. tended Data Output) chips. • BIOS shows SDRAM memory on the motherboard. H/W SETUP System Memory 3. Install memory in any combination as follows: IMPORTANT • For optimum signal integrity, inserting the DIMMs in the ...8226; SDRAMs used must use a DIMM with higher pin density than EDO (Ex- This motherboard uses only Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMMs). double-sided come in 32, 64, 128, 256, 512MB. 22 ASUS K7V User's Manual 3. One side (with the current PC133/PC100 SDRAM specification. • DO NOT attempt to...
...memory chips) of 16, 32, 64, 128MB, 256 or 512MB. tended Data Output) chips. • BIOS shows SDRAM memory on the motherboard. H/W SETUP System Memory 3. Install memory in any combination as follows: IMPORTANT • For optimum signal integrity, inserting the DIMMs in the ...8226; SDRAMs used must use a DIMM with higher pin density than EDO (Ex- This motherboard uses only Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMMs). double-sided come in 32, 64, 128, 256, 512MB. 22 ASUS K7V User's Manual 3. One side (with the current PC133/PC100 SDRAM specification. • DO NOT attempt to...
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...Unbuffered Buffered Voltage Key Position 5.0V Reserved 3.3V The notches on the DIMM module will only fit in the orientation shown. This motherboard supports four clock signals. Because the number of the breaks, the module will shift between left, center, or right to identify ... Memory Installation Insert the module(s) as shown. ASUS K7V User's Manual 23 SIMM modules have the same pin contact on each side and therefore have different pin contact on both sides. 3. To determine the DIMM type, check the notches on the motherboard. You must be 3.3V Unbuffered for this...
...Unbuffered Buffered Voltage Key Position 5.0V Reserved 3.3V The notches on the DIMM module will only fit in the orientation shown. This motherboard supports four clock signals. Because the number of the breaks, the module will shift between left, center, or right to identify ... Memory Installation Insert the module(s) as shown. ASUS K7V User's Manual 23 SIMM modules have the same pin contact on each side and therefore have different pin contact on both sides. 3. To determine the DIMM type, check the notches on the motherboard. You must be 3.3V Unbuffered for this...
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... a Slot A connector for reference purposes only. The recommended heatsinks (see section on the motherboard. H/W SETUP CPU ASUS K7V User's Manual 25 Without sufficient circulation, the processor could overheat and damage both the processor and the motherboard. You may be connected to the processor with thermal grease and retention clip. AMD Athlon™ processor with three...
... a Slot A connector for reference purposes only. The recommended heatsinks (see section on the motherboard. H/W SETUP CPU ASUS K7V User's Manual 25 Without sufficient circulation, the processor could overheat and damage both the processor and the motherboard. You may be connected to the processor with thermal grease and retention clip. AMD Athlon™ processor with three...