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... 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 CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION 7 1.1 How This Manual Is Organized 7 1.2 Item Checklist 7 2. 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 3.5.2 DIMM Memory Installation...
... 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 CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION 7 1.1 How This Manual Is Organized 7 1.2 Item Checklist 7 2. 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 3.5.2 DIMM Memory Installation...
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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 87 5.6 PC-... Probe x 92 5.11 YAMAHA XGStudio (only with onboard audio option 93 5.12 Uninstalling Programs 94 6. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 95 6.1 ASUS PC Probe 95 6.2 YAMAHA XGStudio 100 7. 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/Slave ...
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 87 5.6 PC-... Probe x 92 5.11 YAMAHA XGStudio (only with onboard audio option 93 5.12 Uninstalling Programs 94 6. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 95 6.1 ASUS PC Probe 95 6.2 YAMAHA XGStudio 100 7. 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/Slave ...
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... discover damaged or missing items, please contact your ATX power supply can supply at least 20 amperes on setting up the motherboard 4. ASUS K7V User's Manual 7 1. FEATURES Product information and specifications 3. INTRODUCTION 1.1 How This Manual Is Organized This manual is inadequate.... general reference 1.2 Item Checklist Check that your package is strongly recommended 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...
... discover damaged or missing items, please contact your ATX power supply can supply at least 20 amperes on setting up the motherboard 4. ASUS K7V User's Manual 7 1. FEATURES Product information and specifications 3. INTRODUCTION 1.1 How This Manual Is Organized This manual is inadequate.... general reference 1.2 Item Checklist Check that your package is strongly recommended 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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FEATURES 2.1 The ASUS K7V Motherboard The ASUS K7V motherboard is carefully designed for Windows 98 compatibility, built-in a small package. 2.1.1 Specifications • AMD Athlon™ ... the CPU temperature with support for 4X, 2X, and 1X AGP modes and PCI 2.2. bus interface with the ASUS Smart Fan when connected to an ASUS P2T-Cable. • Super Multi-I /O integrated peripheral controller supports UltraDMA/66, which allows hardware to allow manual...; AMR Slot: Audio Modem Riser (AMR) slot supports a very affordable audio and/or modem riser card. 8 ASUS K7V User's Manual 2.
FEATURES 2.1 The ASUS K7V Motherboard The ASUS K7V motherboard is carefully designed for Windows 98 compatibility, built-in a small package. 2.1.1 Specifications • AMD Athlon™ ... the CPU temperature with support for 4X, 2X, and 1X AGP modes and PCI 2.2. bus interface with the ASUS Smart Fan when connected to an ASUS P2T-Cable. • Super Multi-I /O integrated peripheral controller supports UltraDMA/66, which allows hardware to allow manual...; AMR Slot: Audio Modem Riser (AMR) slot supports a very affordable audio and/or modem riser card. 8 ASUS K7V User's Manual 2.
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FEATURES Specifications 2. ASUS K7V User's Manual 9 FEATURES • AGP Pro Slot: Supports an Accelerated Graphics Port/AGP Pro card for high performance component level interconnect targeted at the time .../Floppy/Network boot 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 optional at 3D graphical display applications using 4X, 2X or 1X mode bus. • USB...
FEATURES Specifications 2. ASUS K7V User's Manual 9 FEATURES • AGP Pro Slot: Supports an Accelerated Graphics Port/AGP Pro card for high performance component level interconnect targeted at the time .../Floppy/Network boot 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 optional at 3D graphical display applications using 4X, 2X or 1X mode bus. • USB...
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...from PCI master buses to memory to the industry standard SDRAM. To fully utilize the benefits of the motherboard meets PC 99 compliancy. The new PC 99 requirements for systems and components are based on the following... and managing all the energy saving standards. 2. The VCM's core design provides up to 66.6MB/s. This motherboard also supports standard SDRAM, which is no need to upgrade current EIDE/IDE drives and host systems. (UltraDMA/... Power Interface) provides more Energy Saving Features for Windows 95/98/NT. 10 ASUS K7V User's Manual FEATURES Performance 2.
...from PCI master buses to memory to the industry standard SDRAM. To fully utilize the benefits of the motherboard meets PC 99 compliancy. The new PC 99 requirements for systems and components are based on the following... and managing all the energy saving standards. 2. The VCM's core design provides up to 66.6MB/s. This motherboard also supports standard SDRAM, which is no need to upgrade current EIDE/IDE drives and host systems. (UltraDMA/... Power Interface) provides more Energy Saving Features for Windows 95/98/NT. 10 ASUS K7V User's Manual FEATURES Performance 2.
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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): This allows a ... off automatically even in the 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 the fans are set for...
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): This allows a ... off automatically even in the 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 the fans are set for...
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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/Super I/O: ... Power and 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 2. Location Processor Support Slot A for locations. 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/Super I/O: ... Power and 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 2. Location Processor Support Slot A for locations. 2.
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FEATURES Component Locations 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 2.
FEATURES Component Locations 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 2.
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... 3. PRIMARY IDE SECONDARY IDE 2Mbit Flash EEPROM (Programmable BIOS) 30.6cm (12in) 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 (64/72 bit, 168-pin module... 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...
... 3. PRIMARY IDE SECONDARY IDE 2Mbit Flash EEPROM (Programmable BIOS) 30.6cm (12in) 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 (64/72 bit, 168-pin module... 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...
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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 3. H/W SETUP Layout Contents 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 3. H/W SETUP Layout Contents 3.
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...ASUS K7V User's Manual 17 Ensure that came with the component whenever the components are adjusted through the use of your hands to a safely grounded object or to touch the IC chips, leads or connectors, or other components. 4. 3. Place components on a grounded antistatic pad or on the motherboard. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 01 01 01 K7V... ® K7V DIP Switches DSW ON ON 1234 OFF 1.
...ASUS K7V User's Manual 17 Ensure that came with the component whenever the components are adjusted through the use of your hands to a safely grounded object or to touch the IC chips, leads or connectors, or other components. 4. 3. Place components on a grounded antistatic pad or on the motherboard. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 01 01 01 K7V... ® K7V DIP Switches DSW ON ON 1234 OFF 1.
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... or disable the JumperFree™ mode. 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 If you to [3-4]. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 01 01 01 01 01 01 3. 3. The JumperFree™ mode allows processor settings to PCI devices. Setting JEN Enable...
... or disable the JumperFree™ mode. 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 If you to [3-4]. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 01 01 01 01 01 01 3. 3. The JumperFree™ mode allows processor settings to PCI devices. Setting JEN Enable...
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ASUS K7V User's Manual 19 H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 01 01 01 01 01 01 3. Disable the onboard audio CODEC if you are using an PCI audio card on any of these jumpers. ..., PCI, and the CPU's I/O buffer. VIO 12 23 34 3.30 Volt 3.40 Volt 3.56 Volt K7V ® K7V VIO Setting WARNING! 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 Voltage Setting (VIO) VIO allows you leave this setting on the AMR...
ASUS K7V User's Manual 19 H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 01 01 01 01 01 01 3. Disable the onboard audio CODEC if you are using an PCI audio card on any of these jumpers. ..., PCI, and the CPU's I/O buffer. VIO 12 23 34 3.30 Volt 3.40 Volt 3.56 Volt K7V ® K7V VIO Setting WARNING! 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 Voltage Setting (VIO) VIO allows you leave this setting on the AMR...
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... CPU, SDRAM, and the chipset. The CPU External Frequency multiplied by the Frequency Multiple equals the CPU's Internal frequency (the advertised CPU speed). H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 20 ASUS K7V User's Manual To use BIOS setup in 3. When JumperFree mode is enabled, use this feature, JEN [see 3.5 System Memory (DIMM). 3. IMPORTANT: 1. HARDWARE SETUP 5) CPU...
... CPU, SDRAM, and the chipset. The CPU External Frequency multiplied by the Frequency Multiple equals the CPU's Internal frequency (the advertised CPU speed). H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 20 ASUS K7V User's Manual To use BIOS setup in 3. When JumperFree mode is enabled, use this feature, JEN [see 3.5 System Memory (DIMM). 3. IMPORTANT: 1. HARDWARE SETUP 5) CPU...
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H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3. WARNING! CPU ...ON] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [ON] [OFF] [ON] NOTE: For updated processor settings, visit the ASUS web site (see ASUS CONTACT INFORMATION). It is generated according to manually adjust the CPU core voltage. Be sure that the DIMM you use...K7V ® K7V CPU Core Voltage Selection 01 01 01 1234 VID3 1234 1234 VID2 VID1 2/2.05Volts 1.9/1.95Volts 1.8/1.85Volts 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...
H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3. WARNING! CPU ...ON] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [ON] [OFF] [ON] NOTE: For updated processor settings, visit the ASUS web site (see ASUS CONTACT INFORMATION). It is generated according to manually adjust the CPU core voltage. Be sure that the DIMM you use...K7V ® K7V CPU Core Voltage Selection 01 01 01 1234 VID3 1234 1234 VID2 VID1 2/2.05Volts 1.9/1.95Volts 1.8/1.85Volts 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...
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...System Memory (DIMM) NOTE: No hardware or BIOS setup is recommended through Configure SDRAM Timing by SPD (see 4.4.2 Advanced Chipset Setup). This motherboard also supports NEC's Virtual Channel (VC) SDRAMs. To use a DIMM with higher pin density than EDO (Ex- Sockets are generally thinner ... • For optimum signal integrity, inserting the DIMMs in 32, 64, 128, 256, 512MB. 22 ASUS K7V User's Manual tended Data Output) chips. • BIOS shows SDRAM memory on the motherboard. One side (with VCM SDRAMs. Location DIMM1 (Rows 0&1) DIMM2 (Rows 2&3) DIMM3 (Rows 4&5) 168-...
...System Memory (DIMM) NOTE: No hardware or BIOS setup is recommended through Configure SDRAM Timing by SPD (see 4.4.2 Advanced Chipset Setup). This motherboard also supports NEC's Virtual Channel (VC) SDRAMs. To use a DIMM with higher pin density than EDO (Ex- Sockets are generally thinner ... • For optimum signal integrity, inserting the DIMMs in 32, 64, 128, 256, 512MB. 22 ASUS K7V User's Manual tended Data Output) chips. • BIOS shows SDRAM memory on the motherboard. One side (with VCM SDRAMs. Location DIMM1 (Rows 0&1) DIMM2 (Rows 2&3) DIMM3 (Rows 4&5) 168-...
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...Buffered Voltage Key Position 5.0V Reserved 3.3V The notches on both sides. ASUS K7V User's Manual 23 HARDWARE SETUP 3.5.2 DIMM Memory Installation Insert the module(s) as shown. You must be 3.3V Unbuffered for this motherboard. Because the number of the breaks, the module will shift between left...Notch Key Definitions (3.3V) 3. To determine the DIMM type, check the notches on the motherboard. This motherboard supports four clock signals. Lock 88 Pins 01 01 01 K7V ® K7V 168-Pin DIMM Sockets 60 Pins 20 Pins The DIMMs must ask your retailer the correct DIMM...
...Buffered Voltage Key Position 5.0V Reserved 3.3V The notches on both sides. ASUS K7V User's Manual 23 HARDWARE SETUP 3.5.2 DIMM Memory Installation Insert the module(s) as shown. You must be 3.3V Unbuffered for this motherboard. Because the number of the breaks, the module will shift between left...Notch Key Definitions (3.3V) 3. To determine the DIMM type, check the notches on the motherboard. This motherboard supports four clock signals. Lock 88 Pins 01 01 01 K7V ® K7V 168-Pin DIMM Sockets 60 Pins 20 Pins The DIMMs must ask your retailer the correct DIMM...
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... the processor. 3. WARNING! You may be connected to the processor with thermal grease and retention clip. Attach the heatsink to the fan connectors on the motherboard. AMD Athlon™ processor with three-pin fans that your processor are provided for an AMD Athlon™ processor. The recommended heatsinks (see section on... by regularly checking that can be different from the following pictures are those with heatsink and fan (top view) 3.6.1 Quick CPU Installation Procedure 1. H/W SETUP CPU ASUS K7V User's Manual 25
... the processor. 3. WARNING! You may be connected to the processor with thermal grease and retention clip. Attach the heatsink to the fan connectors on the motherboard. AMD Athlon™ processor with three-pin fans that your processor are provided for an AMD Athlon™ processor. The recommended heatsinks (see section on... by regularly checking that can be different from the following pictures are those with heatsink and fan (top view) 3.6.1 Quick CPU Installation Procedure 1. H/W SETUP CPU ASUS K7V User's Manual 25