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Contents Notices vi Safety information vii k8N-VM specifications summary viii Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-4 1.4 Before you proceed 1-5 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.5.1 Motherboard layout 1-6 1.5.2 Placement direction 1-7 1.5.3 Screw holes 1-7 1.5.4 Layout contents 1-8 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-9 1.7 System memory 1-11 1.7.1 Overview 1-11 1.7.2 Memory configurations 1-11 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM 1-14...
Contents Notices vi Safety information vii k8N-VM specifications summary viii Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-4 1.4 Before you proceed 1-5 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.5.1 Motherboard layout 1-6 1.5.2 Placement direction 1-7 1.5.3 Screw holes 1-7 1.5.4 Layout contents 1-8 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-9 1.7 System memory 1-11 1.7.1 Overview 1-11 1.7.2 Memory configurations 1-11 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM 1-14...
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K8N-VM specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Expansion slots Graphics Storage High Definition Audio LAN USB Special features Rear panel Socket 754 for AMD Athlon™ 64/ Sempron™ processors Supports AMD ... Supports Jack Sensing technology S/PDIF out interface Integrated 10/100 Mb MAC with Realtek® ALC8201CL external PHY Supports up to 8 USB 2.0 ports ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS EZ Flash ASUS MyLogo2™ 1 x Parallel port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x VGA port 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x Serial port 5.1 channel audio I/O ...
K8N-VM specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Expansion slots Graphics Storage High Definition Audio LAN USB Special features Rear panel Socket 754 for AMD Athlon™ 64/ Sempron™ processors Supports AMD ... Supports Jack Sensing technology S/PDIF out interface Integrated 10/100 Mb MAC with Realtek® ALC8201CL external PHY Supports up to 8 USB 2.0 ports ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS EZ Flash ASUS MyLogo2™ 1 x Parallel port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x VGA port 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x Serial port 5.1 channel audio I/O ...
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... motherboard does not support DIMM modules with two 184-pin Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. The following figure illustrates the location of the recommended con...Vendors List on the next page. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. Use any of the sockets: R K8N-VM K8N-VM 184-pin DDR DIMM Sockets 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may cause memory sizing error or system boot failure. DIMM1 DIMM2 ASUS K8N-VM 1-11 Refer to 128 Mb...
... motherboard does not support DIMM modules with two 184-pin Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. The following figure illustrates the location of the recommended con...Vendors List on the next page. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. Use any of the sockets: R K8N-VM K8N-VM 184-pin DDR DIMM Sockets 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may cause memory sizing error or system boot failure. DIMM1 DIMM2 ASUS K8N-VM 1-11 Refer to 128 Mb...
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... BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to overclocking. Remove the onboard battery. 3. Reinstall the battery. 5. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. R K8N-VM K8N-VM Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 2 1 Normal...
... BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to overclocking. Remove the onboard battery. 3. Reinstall the battery. 5. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. R K8N-VM K8N-VM Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 2 1 Normal...
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... means that do not fit on the screen. A configurable field is enclosed in ] [English] :[ST320413A] :[ASUS CD-S340] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] Main menu items Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT... has a sub-menu. To change the value of the field opposite the item. Configure DRAM Timing by SPD Memory Acceleration Mode DRAM Idle Timer DRAm Refresh Rate [Enabled] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] Graphic Adapter Priority Graphics Aperture Size...the right side of options. Use [+] or [-] to display a pop-up window ASUS K8N-VM 2-13
... means that do not fit on the screen. A configurable field is enclosed in ] [English] :[ST320413A] :[ASUS CD-S340] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] Main menu items Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT... has a sub-menu. To change the value of the field opposite the item. Configure DRAM Timing by SPD Memory Acceleration Mode DRAM Idle Timer DRAm Refresh Rate [Enabled] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] Graphic Adapter Priority Graphics Aperture Size...the right side of options. Use [+] or [-] to display a pop-up window ASUS K8N-VM 2-13
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Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit ASUS K8N-VM 2-17 2.3.6 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item... items in this menu. AMIBIOS Version : 0013 Build Date : 10/13/05 Processor Type Speed Count : AMD Athlon(tm) 64 Processor 3200+ : 2000 MHz : 1 System Memory Usable Size : 192MB AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information.
Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit ASUS K8N-VM 2-17 2.3.6 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item... items in this menu. AMIBIOS Version : 0013 Build Date : 10/13/05 Processor Type Speed Count : AMD Athlon(tm) 64 Processor 3200+ : 2000 MHz : 1 System Memory Usable Size : 192MB AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information.
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NorthBridge Configuration NorthBridge Chipset Configuration Memory Configuration ECC Configuration NorthBridge/Geforce 6100 Configuration Memory Configuration Memory Configuration Memclock Mode MCT Timing Mode User Config Mode Read Preamble Asyc Latency CMD-ADDR Timing Mode Bank Interleaving Burst Length Software Memory Hole [Auto] [Auto] [Manual] [ 9.5ns] [11.0ns] [2T] [Auto] [4 Beats] [Enabled] Options Auto Manual ASUS K8N-VM 2-21
NorthBridge Configuration NorthBridge Chipset Configuration Memory Configuration ECC Configuration NorthBridge/Geforce 6100 Configuration Memory Configuration Memory Configuration Memclock Mode MCT Timing Mode User Config Mode Read Preamble Asyc Latency CMD-ADDR Timing Mode Bank Interleaving Burst Length Software Memory Hole [Auto] [Auto] [Manual] [ 9.5ns] [11.0ns] [2T] [Auto] [4 Beats] [Enabled] Options Auto Manual ASUS K8N-VM 2-21
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... Setup Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following item appears when the Memclock Mode item is set to [Manual]. Memclock Mode [Auto] Sets the memory clock mode.
... Setup Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following item appears when the Memclock Mode item is set to [Manual]. Memclock Mode [Auto] Sets the memory clock mode.
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.... Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS K8N-VM 2-23 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] MCA DRAM ECC Logging [Disabled] Enables or disables the MCA DRAM ECC logging. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] The Bank Interleaving item appears only when you to report and correct memory errors automatically maintaining system integrity. CMD...
.... Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS K8N-VM 2-23 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] MCA DRAM ECC Logging [Disabled] Enables or disables the MCA DRAM ECC logging. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] The Bank Interleaving item appears only when you to report and correct memory errors automatically maintaining system integrity. CMD...
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The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for boot if your system has a Plug and Play operating system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-28 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Change Option ...
The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for boot if your system has a Plug and Play operating system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-28 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Change Option ...
K8N-VM User's Manual for English Edition
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Contents Notices vi Safety information vii k8N-VM specifications summary viii Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-4 1.4 Before you proceed 1-5 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.5.1 Motherboard layout 1-6 1.5.2 Placement direction 1-7 1.5.3 Screw holes 1-7 1.5.4 Layout contents 1-8 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-9 1.7 System memory 1-11 1.7.1 Overview 1-11 1.7.2 Memory configurations 1-11 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM 1-12...
Contents Notices vi Safety information vii k8N-VM specifications summary viii Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-4 1.4 Before you proceed 1-5 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.5.1 Motherboard layout 1-6 1.5.2 Placement direction 1-7 1.5.3 Screw holes 1-7 1.5.4 Layout contents 1-8 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-9 1.7 System memory 1-11 1.7.1 Overview 1-11 1.7.2 Memory configurations 1-11 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM 1-12...
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K8N-VM specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Expansion slots Graphics Storage High Definition Audio LAN USB Special ...1600 MT/s 2 x 184-pin DIMM sockets support up to 2 GB of unbufferred ECC/non-ECC 400/333/266 MHz DDR memory modules 1 x PCI Express™ x16 slot for discrete graphic card 1 x PCI Express™ x1 slot 2 x PCI ...S/PDIF out interface Integrated 10/100 Mb MAC with Realtek® ALC8201CL external PHY Supports up to 8 USB 2.0 ports ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS EZ Flash ASUS MyLogo2™ 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x SATA cable 1 x SATA power cable 1 x...
K8N-VM specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Expansion slots Graphics Storage High Definition Audio LAN USB Special ...1600 MT/s 2 x 184-pin DIMM sockets support up to 2 GB of unbufferred ECC/non-ECC 400/333/266 MHz DDR memory modules 1 x PCI Express™ x16 slot for discrete graphic card 1 x PCI Express™ x1 slot 2 x PCI ...S/PDIF out interface Integrated 10/100 Mb MAC with Realtek® ALC8201CL external PHY Supports up to 8 USB 2.0 ports ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS EZ Flash ASUS MyLogo2™ 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x SATA cable 1 x SATA power cable 1 x...
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...the latest DDR 400 Qualified Vendors List. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for dual channel. • Always install DIMMs with four 184-pin Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. For optimum compatibility, it is recommended ...memory configurations in this section. • Installing DDR DIMMs other than or equal to 128 Mb memory chips. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. Use any of the sockets: DIMM1 DIMM2 R K8N-VM K8N-VM 184-pin DDR DIMM Sockets 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may cause memory...
...the latest DDR 400 Qualified Vendors List. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for dual channel. • Always install DIMMs with four 184-pin Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. For optimum compatibility, it is recommended ...memory configurations in this section. • Installing DDR DIMMs other than or equal to 128 Mb memory chips. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. Use any of the sockets: DIMM1 DIMM2 R K8N-VM K8N-VM 184-pin DDR DIMM Sockets 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may cause memory...
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Remove the onboard battery. 3. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking. R K8N-VM K8N-VM Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 2 1 Normal (Default) 3 2 Clear CMOS You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to pins 2-3. The onboard ... Parameter Recall) feature. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Shut down...
Remove the onboard battery. 3. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking. R K8N-VM K8N-VM Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 2 1 Normal (Default) 3 2 Clear CMOS You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to pins 2-3. The onboard ... Parameter Recall) feature. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Shut down...
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A configurable field is highlighted when selected. To change the value of options. Configure DRAM Timing by SPD Memory Acceleration Mode DRAM Idle Timer DRAm Refresh Rate [Enabled] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] Graphic Adapter Priority Graphics Aperture Size Spread Spectrum [AGP/PCI] [ 64 ... Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] Main menu items Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to display a pop-up window ASUS K8N-VM 2-13 Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit 2.2.5 Sub-menu items A solid triangle before each item on any ...
A configurable field is highlighted when selected. To change the value of options. Configure DRAM Timing by SPD Memory Acceleration Mode DRAM Idle Timer DRAm Refresh Rate [Enabled] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] Graphic Adapter Priority Graphics Aperture Size Spread Spectrum [AGP/PCI] [ 64 ... Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] Main menu items Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to display a pop-up window ASUS K8N-VM 2-13 Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit 2.2.5 Sub-menu items A solid triangle before each item on any ...
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... AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit ASUS K8N-VM 2-17 System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. Select Screen ↑...
... AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit ASUS K8N-VM 2-17 System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. Select Screen ↑...
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NorthBridge Configuration NorthBridge Chipset Configuration Memory Configuration ECC Configuration NorthBridge/Geforce 6100 Configuration Memory Configuration Memory Configuration Memclock Mode MCT Timing Mode User Config Mode Read Preamble Asyc Latency CMD-ADDR Timing Mode Bank Interleaving Burst Length Software Memory Hole [Auto] [Auto] [Manual] [ 9.5ns] [11.0ns] [2T] [Auto] [4 Beats] [Enabled] Options Auto Manual ASUS K8N-VM 2-21
NorthBridge Configuration NorthBridge Chipset Configuration Memory Configuration ECC Configuration NorthBridge/Geforce 6100 Configuration Memory Configuration Memory Configuration Memclock Mode MCT Timing Mode User Config Mode Read Preamble Asyc Latency CMD-ADDR Timing Mode Bank Interleaving Burst Length Software Memory Hole [Auto] [Auto] [Manual] [ 9.5ns] [11.0ns] [2T] [Auto] [4 Beats] [Enabled] Options Auto Manual ASUS K8N-VM 2-21
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... [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 CLK] [2 CLK] [3 CLK]... [6 CLK] User Config Mode [Manual] Sets the user config mode. Memclock Mode [Auto] Sets the memory clock mode.
... [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 CLK] [2 CLK] [3 CLK]... [6 CLK] User Config Mode [Manual] Sets the user config mode. Memclock Mode [Auto] Sets the memory clock mode.
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...figuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] The Bank Interleaving item appears only when you to report and correct memory errors automatically maintaining system integrity. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ECC Configuration ECC Configuration...disables the MCA DRAM ECC logging. Configuration options: [8 Beats] [4 Beats] [2 Beats] Software Memory Hole [Enabled] Enables or disables the software memory hole. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS K8N-VM 2-23 CMD-ADDR Timing Mode [2T] Configuration options: [1T] [2T] Bank Interleaving [Auto]...
...figuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] The Bank Interleaving item appears only when you to report and correct memory errors automatically maintaining system integrity. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ECC Configuration ECC Configuration...disables the MCA DRAM ECC logging. Configuration options: [8 Beats] [4 Beats] [2 Beats] Software Memory Hole [Enabled] Enables or disables the software memory hole. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS K8N-VM 2-23 CMD-ADDR Timing Mode [2T] Configuration options: [1T] [2T] Bank Interleaving [Auto]...
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... PCI device latency timer register. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for boot if your system has a Plug and Play operating system. Configuration options: [32] [64] [96] [128] [160] [192] [224] [248...
... PCI device latency timer register. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for boot if your system has a Plug and Play operating system. Configuration options: [32] [64] [96] [128] [160] [192] [224] [248...