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All Rights Reserved. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. No part of this manual may or may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a..., SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS, LOSS OF USE OR DATA, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR ...
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... device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. This equipment has been tested and found to radio communications. This equipment generates, uses and can be determined by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from digital apparatus set out in a particular installation. If..., and • This device must accept any interference received including interference that to assure compliance with FCC regulations. vi The use of shielded cables for compliance could void the userʼs authority to operate this equipment does cause harmful interference to provide reasonable...
... device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. This equipment has been tested and found to radio communications. This equipment generates, uses and can be determined by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from digital apparatus set out in a particular installation. If..., and • This device must accept any interference received including interference that to assure compliance with FCC regulations. vi The use of shielded cables for compliance could void the userʼs authority to operate this equipment does cause harmful interference to provide reasonable...
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...you detect any area where it , carefully read all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using , contact your local power company. • If the power supply is set to fix it by yourself. If you encounter technical problems with... the package. • Before using the product, make sure all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Do not place the ...
...you detect any area where it , carefully read all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using , contact your local power company. • If the power supply is set to fix it by yourself. If you encounter technical problems with... the package. • Before using the product, make sure all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Do not place the ...
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... original BIOS data from a floppy disk. See page 2-35 for details. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you to personalize and add style to overclocking. eliminates the need to use a DOS-based utility or boot from the support CD in case the system hangs ...case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. See page 2-6 for each parameter. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. This protection eliminates the need to ...
... original BIOS data from a floppy disk. See page 2-35 for details. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you to personalize and add style to overclocking. eliminates the need to use a DOS-based utility or boot from the support CD in case the system hangs ...case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. See page 2-6 for each parameter. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. This protection eliminates the need to ...
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...you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. R K8N-VM K8N-VM Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS K8N-VM 1-5 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. This is a reminder that you install or remove any...in the bag that came with a standby power LED that the system is detached from the wall socket before touching any component. • Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, before handling components to ...
...you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. R K8N-VM K8N-VM Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS K8N-VM 1-5 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. This is a reminder that you install or remove any...in the bag that came with a standby power LED that the system is detached from the wall socket before touching any component. • Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, before handling components to ...
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... DIMM2 ASUS K8N-VM 1-11 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with less than or equal to chipset limitation, this section. • Installing DDR DIMMs other than the recommended configurations may cause memory sizing error or system boot failure. Use any of the sockets: R K8N-VM K8N-VM 184-...pin DDR DIMM Sockets 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB, and 1 GB unbuffered ECC/non-ECC DDR DIMMs into the DIMM sockets using the memory configurations in...
... DIMM2 ASUS K8N-VM 1-11 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with less than or equal to chipset limitation, this section. • Installing DDR DIMMs other than the recommended configurations may cause memory sizing error or system boot failure. Use any of the sockets: R K8N-VM K8N-VM 184-...pin DDR DIMM Sockets 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB, and 1 GB unbuffered ECC/non-ECC DDR DIMMs into the DIMM sockets using the memory configurations in...
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... to install expansion cards. Secure the card to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. ASUS K8N-VM 1-15 See Chapter 2 for later use . Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that they support. Turn on the slot. 5. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion ...
... to install expansion cards. Secure the card to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. ASUS K8N-VM 1-15 See Chapter 2 for later use . Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that they support. Turn on the slot. 5. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion ...
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.../2 Compatible Mouse Port* Numeric Data Processor Primary IDE Channel Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 A B C D - - used - - - - used When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments; IRQ assignments for ISA...
.../2 Compatible Mouse Port* Numeric Data Processor Primary IDE Channel Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 A B C D - - used - - - - used When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments; IRQ assignments for ISA...
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... the RTC RAM: 1. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. 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 overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Remove the onboard battery. 3. Keep the cap on...
... the RTC RAM: 1. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. 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 overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Remove the onboard battery. 3. Keep the cap on...
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... exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. The USBPW5678 jumper is for each USB port; ASUS K8N-VM 1-19 Set to +5VSB to additional USB ports. otherwise, the system will not power up... the computer from S3 and S4 sleep modes. 2. USBPW1234 3 2 2 1 +5V (Default) +5VSB R K8N-VM USBPW5678 123 123 K8N-VM USB Device Wake-Up +5V (Default) ...
... exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. The USBPW5678 jumper is for each USB port; ASUS K8N-VM 1-19 Set to +5VSB to additional USB ports. otherwise, the system will not power up... the computer from S3 and S4 sleep modes. 2. USBPW1234 3 2 2 1 +5V (Default) +5VSB R K8N-VM USBPW5678 123 123 K8N-VM USB Device Wake-Up +5V (Default) ...
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... then connect the other devices that conform with a covered Pin 5. R K8N-VM FLOPPY NOTE: Orient the red markings on the connector is for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 8. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. PIN1 K8N-VM Floppy Disk Drive Connector 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction Video Graphics Adapter (VGA...) port. Serial port. This port is for a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices. 10. Insert one end of the cable to prevent incorrect cable connection when using an FDD ...
... then connect the other devices that conform with a covered Pin 5. R K8N-VM FLOPPY NOTE: Orient the red markings on the connector is for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 8. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. PIN1 K8N-VM Floppy Disk Drive Connector 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction Video Graphics Adapter (VGA...) port. Serial port. This port is for a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices. 10. Insert one end of the cable to prevent incorrect cable connection when using an FDD ...
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ASUS K8N-VM 1-23 Single device Two devices Drive jumper setting Cable-Select or Master Cable-Select Master Slave Mode of the following modes to match the covered ... IDE connectors are three connectors on the IDE ribbon cable to PIN 1. There are for Ultra DMA 133/100/66 IDE devices. PIN1 SEC_IDE PRI_IDE R K8N-VM K8N-VM IDE Connectors PIN 1 NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on each Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable: blue, black, and gray. 2. This prevents...
ASUS K8N-VM 1-23 Single device Two devices Drive jumper setting Cable-Select or Master Cable-Select Master Slave Mode of the following modes to match the covered ... IDE connectors are three connectors on the IDE ribbon cable to PIN 1. There are for Ultra DMA 133/100/66 IDE devices. PIN1 SEC_IDE PRI_IDE R K8N-VM K8N-VM IDE Connectors PIN 1 NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on each Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable: blue, black, and gray. 2. This prevents...
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... 133 MB/s (Ultra DMA/133) GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND R K8N-VM SATA2 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND K8N-VM SATA Connectors SATA1 Install the Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack1 before using Serial ATA. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2) These connectors are for...
... 133 MB/s (Ultra DMA/133) GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND R K8N-VM SATA2 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND K8N-VM SATA Connectors SATA1 Install the Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack1 before using Serial ATA. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2) These connectors are for...
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... Ground +5 Volts Ground +3 Volts +3 Volts Ground +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts Ground Ground Ground PSON# Ground -12 Volts +3 Volts ASUS K8N-VM 1-27 8. This PSU type has 24-pin and 4-pin power plugs. • If you use a PSU with a minimum of 300 W. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are designed to...
... Ground +5 Volts Ground +3 Volts +3 Volts Ground +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts Ground Ground Ground PSON# Ground -12 Volts +3 Volts ASUS K8N-VM 1-27 8. This PSU type has 24-pin and 4-pin power plugs. • If you use a PSU with a minimum of 300 W. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are designed to...
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...press . Windows® XP environment a. Insert a formatted, high density 1.44 MB floppy disk into the drive. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive. ...Click File from the menu, then select Format. c. e. b. ASUS EZ Flash (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk.) 3. ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in case you to a bootable floppy disk in DOS mode using a floppy disk during POST.) 2. A Format 3 1/2 Floppy...
...press . Windows® XP environment a. Insert a formatted, high density 1.44 MB floppy disk into the drive. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive. ...Click File from the menu, then select Format. c. e. b. ASUS EZ Flash (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk.) 3. ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in case you to a bootable floppy disk in DOS mode using a floppy disk during POST.) 2. A Format 3 1/2 Floppy...
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... reboots the system when done. To update the BIOS using a DOS-based utility. EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for floppy... 4. EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for floppy... Make sure that you to update the BIOS without having to K8NVM.ROM. ASUS K8N-VM 2-3 Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS fi...
... reboots the system when done. To update the BIOS using a DOS-based utility. EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for floppy... 4. EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for floppy... Make sure that you to update the BIOS without having to K8NVM.ROM. ASUS K8N-VM 2-3 Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS fi...
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Press . Reading flash ..... Boot the system in DOS environment using the AFUDOS utility: • Make sure that you can use as shown. 1. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to... you created earlier. 2. This utility also allows you to the floppy disk. Copying the current BIOS To copy the current BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. All rights reserved. Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. The actual...
Press . Reading flash ..... Boot the system in DOS environment using the AFUDOS utility: • Make sure that you can use as shown. 1. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to... you created earlier. 2. This utility also allows you to the floppy disk. Copying the current BIOS To copy the current BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. All rights reserved. Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. The actual...
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.... 3. Reading file ..... Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: 1. Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. All rights reserved. A:\>...;ash .... 0x0008CC00 (9%) Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to a bootable floppy disk. done A:\> ASUS K8N-VM 2-5 Reading file ..... done Erasing flash .... You need to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is the latest or...
.... 3. Reading file ..... Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: 1. Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. All rights reserved. A:\>...;ash .... 0x0008CC00 (9%) Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to a bootable floppy disk. done A:\> ASUS K8N-VM 2-5 Reading file ..... done Erasing flash .... You need to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is the latest or...
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...BIOS! Recovering the BIOS from a floppy disk To recover the BIOS from a floppy disk: 1. Doing so can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support CD or the floppy disk that contains the updated BIOS file. • Prepare the motherboard support CD or the fl...; Make sure that allows you rename the original or updated BIOS file in the floppy disk to K8NVM.ROM. 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the...
...BIOS! Recovering the BIOS from a floppy disk To recover the BIOS from a floppy disk: 1. Doing so can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support CD or the floppy disk that contains the updated BIOS file. • Prepare the motherboard support CD or the fl...; Make sure that allows you rename the original or updated BIOS file in the floppy disk to K8NVM.ROM. 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the...
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...a utility that comes with the motherboard package. The Drivers menu appears. 2. See page 3-4 for the Utilities screen menu. 3. The ASUS Update utility allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. This utility is copied to your system.... Place the support CD in the support CD that allows you update the BIOS using this utility. 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Quit all Windows® applications before you to : • Save the current BIOS file • Download...
...a utility that comes with the motherboard package. The Drivers menu appears. 2. See page 3-4 for the Utilities screen menu. 3. The ASUS Update utility allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. This utility is copied to your system.... Place the support CD in the support CD that allows you update the BIOS using this utility. 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Quit all Windows® applications before you to : • Save the current BIOS file • Download...
