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... SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING...repair, modification of the manual revision number. For previous or updated manuals, BIOS, drivers, or product release information, contact ASUS at http://www.asus.com.tw or through any means, except documentation kept by the digit before... means indicated on the product itself. Product Name: K7V Manual Revision: 1.01 E533 Release Date: April 2000 2 ASUS K7V User's Manual
... SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING...repair, modification of the manual revision number. For previous or updated manuals, BIOS, drivers, or product release information, contact ASUS at http://www.asus.com.tw or through any means, except documentation kept by the digit before... means indicated on the product itself. Product Name: K7V Manual Revision: 1.01 E533 Release Date: April 2000 2 ASUS K7V User's Manual
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... 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. BIOS SETUP 49 4.1 Managing and Updating 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 HARDWARE SETUP 14 3.1 K7V Motherboard Layout 14 3.2 Layout Contents 15 3.3 Hardware Setup Procedure 17 3.4 Motherboard Settings...
... 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. BIOS SETUP 49 4.1 Managing and Updating 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 HARDWARE SETUP 14 3.1 K7V Motherboard Layout 14 3.2 Layout Contents 15 3.3 Hardware Setup Procedure 17 3.4 Motherboard Settings...
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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 57 4.3.2 Keyboard Features 60 4.4 Advanced Menu 62 4.4.1 Chip Configuration 65 4.4.2 I/O Device...79 4.7 Exit Menu 81 5. 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...
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 57 4.3.2 Keyboard Features 60 4.4 Advanced Menu 62 4.4.1 Chip Configuration 65 4.4.2 I/O Device...79 4.7 Exit Menu 81 5. 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...
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INTRODUCTION Manual information and checklist 2. ASUS K7V User's Manual 7 1. BIOS SETUP Instructions on setting up the motherboard 4. If you discover damaged or missing items, please contact your retailer. 1.2.1 Motherboard (1) ASUS Motherboard (1) Universal Retention Mechanism (1) ASUS 2-port USB Connector Set (1) 40-pin 80-...Power Suppy Connector in powering up if your ATX power supply can supply at least 20 amperes on setting up the BIOS software 5. Make sure that your power supply is divided into the following sections: 1. SOFTWARE SETUP Instructions on the ...
INTRODUCTION Manual information and checklist 2. ASUS K7V User's Manual 7 1. BIOS SETUP Instructions on setting up the motherboard 4. If you discover damaged or missing items, please contact your retailer. 1.2.1 Motherboard (1) ASUS Motherboard (1) Universal Retention Mechanism (1) ASUS 2-port USB Connector Set (1) 40-pin 80-...Power Suppy Connector in powering up if your ATX power supply can supply at least 20 amperes on setting up the BIOS software 5. Make sure that your power supply is divided into the following sections: 1. SOFTWARE SETUP Instructions on the ...
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...Bridge System Chipset: VIA VT82C686A PCIset with support for 4X, 2X, and 1X AGP modes and PCI 2.2. including 1GHz- FEATURES 2.1 The ASUS K7V Motherboard The ASUS K7V motherboard is enabled. Each PCI slot can support a Bus Master PCI card, such as a SCSI card. • Desktop Management Interface ...(DMI): Supports DMI through BIOS setup when JumperFree™ mode is carefully designed for the demanding PC user who wants high-...
...Bridge System Chipset: VIA VT82C686A PCIset with support for 4X, 2X, and 1X AGP modes and PCI 2.2. including 1GHz- FEATURES 2.1 The ASUS K7V Motherboard The ASUS K7V motherboard is enabled. Each PCI slot can support a Bus Master PCI card, such as a SCSI card. • Desktop Management Interface ...(DMI): Supports DMI through BIOS setup when JumperFree™ mode is carefully designed for the demanding PC user who wants high-...
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ASUS K7V User's Manual 9 Provides CPU/SDRAM frequency adjustments, and HD/SCSI/ZIP/CD/Floppy/Network boot ...status information, such as DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, CDR/RW, LS-120, and Tape Backup drives. • Smart BIOS: 2Mb firmware gives a new easy-to-use interface that support four IDE devices on the back panel and two midboard, ...Enhanced IDE 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 peripheral connectivity options. • UltraDMA/66 & UltraDMA/33: Comes with...
ASUS K7V User's Manual 9 Provides CPU/SDRAM frequency adjustments, and HD/SCSI/ZIP/CD/Floppy/Network boot ...status information, such as DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, CDR/RW, LS-120, and Tape Backup drives. • Smart BIOS: 2Mb firmware gives a new easy-to-use interface that support four IDE devices on the back panel and two midboard, ...Enhanced IDE 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 peripheral connectivity options. • UltraDMA/66 & UltraDMA/33: Comes with...
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...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 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 compatible to be used. • New Compliancy: Both the BIOS and hardware levels of the motherboard meets PC 99 compliancy. FEATURES 2.1.2 Performance • 200/133MHz or 200/100MHz Synchronous Host/DRAM Clock...
...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 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 compatible to be used. • New Compliancy: Both the BIOS and hardware levels of the motherboard meets PC 99 compliancy. FEATURES 2.1.2 Performance • 200/133MHz or 200/100MHz Synchronous Host/DRAM Clock...
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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...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 ...USB3A IDELED USB3 PANEL Grayed items are optional at the time of purchase. 14 ASUS K7V User's Manual H/W SETUP Motherboard Layout 3. PRIMARY IDE SECONDARY IDE 2Mbit Flash EEPROM (Programmable...
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...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 ...USB3A IDELED USB3 PANEL Grayed items are optional at the time of purchase. 14 ASUS K7V User's Manual H/W SETUP Motherboard Layout 3. PRIMARY IDE SECONDARY IDE 2Mbit Flash EEPROM (Programmable...
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...to OFF and VID1, VID2, and VID3 (see 4.4 Advanced Menu). The JumperFree™ mode allows processor settings to be made through the BIOS setup (see 6) Voltage Regulator Output Setting) must be set to 3 VSB. HARDWARE SETUP 1) JumperFree™ Mode (JEN) This jumper ...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 3. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 01 01 01 01 01 01 3. Setting JEN Enable (JumperFree) [2-3] (default) Disable (Jumper...
...to OFF and VID1, VID2, and VID3 (see 4.4 Advanced Menu). The JumperFree™ mode allows processor settings to be made through the BIOS setup (see 6) Voltage Regulator Output Setting) must be set to 3 VSB. HARDWARE SETUP 1) JumperFree™ Mode (JEN) This jumper ...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 3. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 01 01 01 01 01 01 3. Setting JEN Enable (JumperFree) [2-3] (default) Disable (Jumper...
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... to Jumper mode or Disable [1-2]. 2. IMPORTANT: 1. 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). To use BIOS setup in place of the CPU's External frequency. In JumperFree mode, all dip ... can 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: Frequency Multiple settings are...
... to Jumper mode or Disable [1-2]. 2. IMPORTANT: 1. 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). To use BIOS setup in place of the CPU's External frequency. In JumperFree mode, all dip ... can 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: Frequency Multiple settings are...
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... registered memory. • SDRAM chips are available for best performance vs. 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). This motherboard also supports NEC's Virtual Channel (VC) ...8226; SDRAMs used must use a DIMM with higher pin density than EDO (Ex- double-sided come in 32, 64, 128, 256, 512MB. 22 ASUS K7V User's Manual Sockets are generally thinner with 9 chips per side (standard 8 chips/side + 1 ECC chip). Install memory in any combination as follows...
... registered memory. • SDRAM chips are available for best performance vs. 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). This motherboard also supports NEC's Virtual Channel (VC) ...8226; SDRAMs used must use a DIMM with higher pin density than EDO (Ex- double-sided come in 32, 64, 128, 256, 512MB. 22 ASUS K7V User's Manual Sockets are generally thinner with 9 chips per side (standard 8 chips/side + 1 ECC chip). Install memory in any combination as follows...
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3. Replace the computer system's cover. 6. Set up the BIOS if necessary (such as jumpers. 2. If your power supply when adding or removing expansion cards or other system components. Unplug your motherboard has PCI audio ... Card Installation Procedure 1. Read the documentation for your expansion card and make any necessary hardware or software settings for possible future use . H/W SETUP Expansion Cards ASUS K7V User's Manual 31
3. Replace the computer system's cover. 6. Set up the BIOS if necessary (such as jumpers. 2. If your power supply when adding or removing expansion cards or other system components. Unplug your motherboard has PCI audio ... Card Installation Procedure 1. Read the documentation for your expansion card and make any necessary hardware or software settings for possible future use . H/W SETUP Expansion Cards ASUS K7V User's Manual 31
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...8) Primary (Blue) / Secondary IDE Connectors (Two 40-1pin IDE) These connectors support the provided UltraDMA/66 IDE hard disk ribbon cable. BIOS now supports specific device bootup (see 4.4.1 Advanced CMOS Setup). (Pin 20 is removed to PIN 1. IMPORTANT: UltraDMA/66 IDE devices must ...66 devices be both Masters with pin 5 plugged). After connecting the single end to your UltraDMA/66 master device. K7V ® PIN 1 K7V Floppy Disk Drive Connector 38 ASUS K7V User's Manual Primary IDE Connector Secondary IDE Connector 01 01 01 01 01 01 3. Connect the cable's blue connector...
...8) Primary (Blue) / Secondary IDE Connectors (Two 40-1pin IDE) These connectors support the provided UltraDMA/66 IDE hard disk ribbon cable. BIOS now supports specific device bootup (see 4.4.1 Advanced CMOS Setup). (Pin 20 is removed to PIN 1. IMPORTANT: UltraDMA/66 IDE devices must ...66 devices be both Masters with pin 5 plugged). After connecting the single end to your UltraDMA/66 master device. K7V ® PIN 1 K7V Floppy Disk Drive Connector 38 ASUS K7V User's Manual Primary IDE Connector Secondary IDE Connector 01 01 01 01 01 01 3. Connect the cable's blue connector...
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... Pressing the button once will remain lit when there is no signal and blink when there is data received. Pushing the switch while in the BIOS but the keyboard will turn off . This 2-pin connector connects to the case-mounted speaker. If you do not have a switch for more... beeps and warnings. Wake-up the system). 3. Two sources (LINE_OUT and SPEAKER) will not cause any problems. This may use . H/W SETUP Connectors 46 ASUS K7V User's Manual 3. This is not in sleep mode. 24) System Message LED Lead (2-pin MSG.LED) This indicates whether a message has been received from ...
... Pressing the button once will remain lit when there is no signal and blink when there is data received. Pushing the switch while in the BIOS but the keyboard will turn off . This 2-pin connector connects to the case-mounted speaker. If you do not have a switch for more... beeps and warnings. Wake-up the system). 3. Two sources (LINE_OUT and SPEAKER) will not cause any problems. This may use . H/W SETUP Connectors 46 ASUS K7V User's Manual 3. This is not in sleep mode. 24) System Message LED Lead (2-pin MSG.LED) This indicates whether a message has been received from ...
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...time you need to your retailer for assistance. Connect the power supply cord into a power outlet that all connections are running at a lower frequency ASUS K7V User's Manual 47 The power LED on the chain) c. While the tests are made, close the system case cover. 2. Be sure that... is equipped with ). 3. The system will appear on test. Award BIOS Beep Codes Beep One short beep when displaying logo Long beeps in the following order: a. Your monitor b. The LED on tests. Recheck your jumper...
...time you need to your retailer for assistance. Connect the power supply cord into a power outlet that all connections are running at a lower frequency ASUS K7V User's Manual 47 The power LED on the chain) c. While the tests are made, close the system case cover. 2. Be sure that... is equipped with ). 3. The system will appear on test. Award BIOS Beep Codes Beep One short beep when displaying logo Long beeps in the following order: a. Your monitor b. The LED on tests. Recheck your jumper...
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... power supplies. 3. NOTE: The message "You can press the ATX power switch after Windows shuts down your operating system. H/W SETUP Powering Up 48 ASUS K7V User's Manual HARDWARE SETUP 7. 3. BIOS SETUP. * Powering Off your computer: You must first exit or shut down . If you can now safely turn off your computer" will not...
... power supplies. 3. NOTE: The message "You can press the ATX power switch after Windows shuts down your operating system. H/W SETUP Powering Up 48 ASUS K7V User's Manual HARDWARE SETUP 7. 3. BIOS SETUP. * Powering Off your computer: You must first exit or shut down . If you can now safely turn off your computer" will not...
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... disk. 2. This file works only in case you save a copy of the code displayed on the motherboard. To determine the BIOS version of your hard drive. NOTE: BIOS setup must specify "Floppy" as the first item in DOS mode. NOTE: AFLASH works only in the boot sequence. 4. It... Flash Memory:, the memory chip is either not programmable or is a Flash Memory Writer utility that may be programmed by uploading a new BIOS file to reinstall the BIOS later. Type FORMAT A:/S at the DOS prompt to the just created boot disk. ASUS K7V User's Manual 49 4. Larger numbers represent a newer...
... disk. 2. This file works only in case you save a copy of the code displayed on the motherboard. To determine the BIOS version of your hard drive. NOTE: BIOS setup must specify "Floppy" as the first item in DOS mode. NOTE: AFLASH works only in the boot sequence. 4. It... Flash Memory:, the memory chip is either not programmable or is a Flash Memory Writer utility that may be programmed by uploading a new BIOS file to reinstall the BIOS later. Type FORMAT A:/S at the DOS prompt to the just created boot disk. ASUS K7V User's Manual 49 4. Larger numbers represent a newer...
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... and then press . 4.1.2 Updating BIOS Procedures WARNING! At the Main Menu, type 2 and then press . BIOS SETUP Updating BIOS 50 ASUS K7V User's Manual Select 1. Only update your BIOS if you have problems with your motherboard and you know that the new BIOS revision will solve your problems. Careless... updating can result in your new BIOS and the path, for example...
... and then press . 4.1.2 Updating BIOS Procedures WARNING! At the Main Menu, type 2 and then press . BIOS SETUP Updating BIOS 50 ASUS K7V User's Manual Select 1. Only update your BIOS if you have problems with your motherboard and you know that the new BIOS revision will solve your problems. Careless... updating can result in your new BIOS and the path, for example...
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... 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 . BIOS SETUP 6. This will minimize the chance that a failed update will need servicing. ASUS K7V User's Manual 51 BIOS SETUP Updating BIOS WARNING! Follow the onscreen instructions to disk above...
... 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 . BIOS SETUP 6. This will minimize the chance that a failed update will need servicing. ASUS K7V User's Manual 51 BIOS SETUP Updating BIOS WARNING! Follow the onscreen instructions to disk above...
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