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Contents Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-2 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash utility 2-3 2.1.3 AFUDOS utility 2-4 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 2-6 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility 2-8 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-11 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-12 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-12 2.2.3 Navigation keys ...700; Quiet Configuration 2-18 2.4.2 JumperFree Configuration 2-19 2.4.3 CPU Configuration 2-20 2.4.4 Chipset 2-20 2.4.5 Onboard Devices Configuration 2-27 2.4.6 PCI PnP 2-28 2.4.7 USB Configuration 2-29 iv
Contents Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-2 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash utility 2-3 2.1.3 AFUDOS utility 2-4 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 2-6 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility 2-8 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-11 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-12 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-12 2.2.3 Navigation keys ...700; Quiet Configuration 2-18 2.4.2 JumperFree Configuration 2-19 2.4.3 CPU Configuration 2-20 2.4.4 Chipset 2-20 2.4.5 Onboard Devices Configuration 2-27 2.4.6 PCI PnP 2-28 2.4.7 USB Configuration 2-29 iv
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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... 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 ports...
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... 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 ports...
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The following figure illustrates the location of the recommended configurations on the next page for details. • Due to chipset limitation, this section. • Installing DDR DIMMs other than or equal to the DDR400 Qualified Vendors List on the next page. •...in this motherboard does not support DIMM modules with two 184-pin Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. DIMM1 DIMM2 ASUS K8N-VM 1-11 Refer to 128 Mb memory chips. For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. Use any of...
The following figure illustrates the location of the recommended configurations on the next page for details. • Due to chipset limitation, this section. • Installing DDR DIMMs other than or equal to the DDR400 Qualified Vendors List on the next page. •...in this motherboard does not support DIMM modules with two 184-pin Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. DIMM1 DIMM2 ASUS K8N-VM 1-11 Refer to 128 Mb memory chips. For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. Use any of...
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You cannot select an item that is enclosed in ] [English] :[ST320413A] :[ASUS CD-S340] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] Main menu items Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to display a list of the ...Spread Spectrum [AGP/PCI] [ 64 MB] [Enabled] ICH Delayed Transaction [Enabled] MPS Revision [1.4] Select Screen Select Item +- Refer to "2.2.7 Pop-up window." 2.2.7 Pop-up window ASUS K8N-VM 2-13 Advanced Chipset settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in the sections below may cause system to configure system time. Select Screen Select Item +-
You cannot select an item that is enclosed in ] [English] :[ST320413A] :[ASUS CD-S340] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] Main menu items Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to display a list of the ...Spread Spectrum [AGP/PCI] [ 64 MB] [Enabled] ICH Delayed Transaction [Enabled] MPS Revision [1.4] Select Screen Select Item +- Refer to "2.2.7 Pop-up window." 2.2.7 Pop-up window ASUS K8N-VM 2-13 Advanced Chipset settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in the sections below may cause system to configure system time. Select Screen Select Item +-
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... you use a CPU that supports this function. 2-18 Chapter 2: BIOS setup AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Configuration JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB Configuration Configure AMD Cool 'n' Quiet support 2.4.1 AMD Cool ʻnʼ Quiet Configuration AMD Cool...
... you use a CPU that supports this function. 2-18 Chapter 2: BIOS setup AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Configuration JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB Configuration Configure AMD Cool 'n' Quiet support 2.4.1 AMD Cool ʻnʼ Quiet Configuration AMD Cool...
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...2: BIOS Setup Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2002, American Megatrends, Inc. 2.4.4 Chipset The Chipset menu items allow you to malfunction. Select an item then press to Change Freq. : Yes uCode Patch Level : 0x39 Select Screen ...8593;↓ Select Item + - 2.4.3 CPU Configuration The items in below sections may cause system to change the advanced chipset settings. CPU Configuration Module Version: 14.06 Physical Count: 1 Logical Count : 1 AMD Athlon(tm) 64 Processor 3200+ Revision: C0 ...
...2: BIOS Setup Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2002, American Megatrends, Inc. 2.4.4 Chipset The Chipset menu items allow you to malfunction. Select an item then press to Change Freq. : Yes uCode Patch Level : 0x39 Select Screen ...8593;↓ Select Item + - 2.4.3 CPU Configuration The items in below sections may cause system to change the advanced chipset settings. CPU Configuration Module Version: 14.06 Physical Count: 1 Logical Count : 1 AMD Athlon(tm) 64 Processor 3200+ Revision: C0 ...
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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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....0us] [81.9us] [163.8us] [327.7us] [655.4us] [1.31ms] [2.62ms] [5.24ms] [10.49ms] [20.97ms] [42.00ms] [84.00ms] NorthBridge/Geforce 6100 Chipset Configuration NorthBridge/Geforce 6100 Chipset Configuration Primary Graphics Adapter OnChip VGA Frame Buffer Size OnChip VGA Trap Enable [PCI-> PCIE->IGP] [64MB] [Disabled] Options PCI-> PCIE...
....0us] [81.9us] [163.8us] [327.7us] [655.4us] [1.31ms] [2.62ms] [5.24ms] [10.49ms] [20.97ms] [42.00ms] [84.00ms] NorthBridge/Geforce 6100 Chipset Configuration NorthBridge/Geforce 6100 Chipset Configuration Primary Graphics Adapter OnChip VGA Frame Buffer Size OnChip VGA Trap Enable [PCI-> PCIE->IGP] [64MB] [Disabled] Options PCI-> PCIE...
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...buffer size. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SouthBridge/nForce 410 Chipset Configuration SouthBridge/nForce 410 Chipset Configuration PCI Spread Spectrum HT Soread Spectrum [Center Spread] [Center ...Spread] Options Disabled Center Spread Down Spread PCI Spread Spectrum [Center Spread] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Center Spread] [Down Spread] HT Spread Spectrum [Center Spread] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Center Spread] [Down Spread] ASUS K8N-VM...
...buffer size. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SouthBridge/nForce 410 Chipset Configuration SouthBridge/nForce 410 Chipset Configuration PCI Spread Spectrum HT Soread Spectrum [Center Spread] [Center ...Spread] Options Disabled Center Spread Down Spread PCI Spread Spectrum [Center Spread] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Center Spread] [Down Spread] HT Spread Spectrum [Center Spread] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Center Spread] [Down Spread] ASUS K8N-VM...
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2.4.5 Onboard Devices Configuration Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Configure Winbond W83627EHG-A Super IO Chipset Serial Port1 Address Parallel Port Address Parallel Port Mode ECP Mode DMA Channel Parallel Port IRQ Onboard AUDIO Onboard LAN Onboard ...: [Enable] [Disabled] Onboard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard LAN. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS K8N-VM 2-27 Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Onboard LAN [Enabled] Allows you to set to select Serial Port1 Base Addresses. Configuration options:...
2.4.5 Onboard Devices Configuration Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Configure Winbond W83627EHG-A Super IO Chipset Serial Port1 Address Parallel Port Address Parallel Port Mode ECP Mode DMA Channel Parallel Port IRQ Onboard AUDIO Onboard LAN Onboard ...: [Enable] [Disabled] Onboard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard LAN. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS K8N-VM 2-27 Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Onboard LAN [Enabled] Allows you to set to select Serial Port1 Base Addresses. Configuration options:...
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Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. VGA Driver Installs the VGA Driver. ASUS K8N-VM 3-3 SATA RAID Driver Installs the SATA RAID Dirver ADI Audio Driver Installs the ADI Audio Driver. The screen display and drivers option may not be the same for different operating system versions. AMD Cool ʻnʼ Quiet Driver Installs the AMD Cool ʻnʼ Quiet Driver. NVIDIA Chipset Drivers Installs the NIVIDIA Chipset Drivers. 3.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices.
Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. VGA Driver Installs the VGA Driver. ASUS K8N-VM 3-3 SATA RAID Driver Installs the SATA RAID Dirver ADI Audio Driver Installs the ADI Audio Driver. The screen display and drivers option may not be the same for different operating system versions. AMD Cool ʻnʼ Quiet Driver Installs the AMD Cool ʻnʼ Quiet Driver. NVIDIA Chipset Drivers Installs the NIVIDIA Chipset Drivers. 3.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices.
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Contents Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-2 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash utility 2-3 2.1.3 AFUDOS utility 2-4 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 2-6 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility 2-8 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-11 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-12 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-12 2.2.3 Navigation keys ...700; Quiet Configuration 2-18 2.4.2 JumperFree Configuration 2-19 2.4.3 CPU Configuration 2-20 2.4.4 Chipset 2-20 2.4.5 Onboard Devices Configuration 2-27 2.4.6 PCI PnP 2-28 2.4.7 USB Configuration 2-29 iv
Contents Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-2 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash utility 2-3 2.1.3 AFUDOS utility 2-4 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 2-6 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility 2-8 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-11 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-12 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-12 2.2.3 Navigation keys ...700; Quiet Configuration 2-18 2.4.2 JumperFree Configuration 2-19 2.4.3 CPU Configuration 2-20 2.4.4 Chipset 2-20 2.4.5 Onboard Devices Configuration 2-27 2.4.6 PCI PnP 2-28 2.4.7 USB Configuration 2-29 iv
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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 Accessories Socket 754 for AMD Athlon™ 64/ Sempron processors ... 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 Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x SATA cable 1 x SATA power cable 1 x FDD cable I/O Shield User manual (continued on the next page...
K8N-VM specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Expansion slots Graphics Storage High Definition Audio LAN USB Special features Accessories Socket 754 for AMD Athlon™ 64/ Sempron processors ... 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 Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x SATA cable 1 x SATA power cable 1 x FDD cable I/O Shield User manual (continued on the next page...
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... same CAS latency. ASUS K8N-VM/PVG 1-11 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 sizing error or system boot failure. For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. • Due to chipset limitation, this motherboard...
... same CAS latency. ASUS K8N-VM/PVG 1-11 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 sizing error or system boot failure. For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. • Due to chipset limitation, this motherboard...
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... Fourth IDE Master IDE Configuration System Information [11:10:19] [Thu 03/27/2003] [1.44M, 3.5 in] [English] :[ST320413A] :[ASUS CD-S340] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] Main menu items Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-... (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on the screen. Use [+] or [-] to display a list of options. Advanced Chipset settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in brackets, and is not user-configurable. Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General... 2.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display a pop-up window ASUS K8N-VM 2-13
... Fourth IDE Master IDE Configuration System Information [11:10:19] [Thu 03/27/2003] [1.44M, 3.5 in] [English] :[ST320413A] :[ASUS CD-S340] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] Main menu items Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-... (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on the screen. Use [+] or [-] to display a list of options. Advanced Chipset settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in brackets, and is not user-configurable. Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General... 2.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display a pop-up window ASUS K8N-VM 2-13
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... to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Configuration JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB Configuration Configure AMD Cool 'n' Quiet support 2.4.1 AMD Cool ʻnʼ Quiet Configuration AMD Cool...
... to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Configuration JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB Configuration Configure AMD Cool 'n' Quiet support 2.4.1 AMD Cool ʻnʼ Quiet Configuration AMD Cool...
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... F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2002, American Megatrends, Inc. 2.4.4 Chipset The Chipset menu items allow you to display the sub-menu. Select an item then press to change the advanced chipset settings. Advanced Chipset Settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in this menu show the CPU-related information auto-detected...
... F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2002, American Megatrends, Inc. 2.4.4 Chipset The Chipset menu items allow you to display the sub-menu. Select an item then press to change the advanced chipset settings. Advanced Chipset Settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in this menu show the CPU-related information auto-detected...
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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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Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SouthBridge/nForce 410 Chipset Configuration SouthBridge/nForce 410 Chipset Configuration PCI Spread Spectrum HT Soread Spectrum [Center Spread] [Center Spread] Options... Disabled Center Spread Down Spread PCI Spread Spectrum [Center Spread] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Center Spread] [Down Spread] HT Spread Spectrum [Center Spread] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Center Spread] [Down Spread] ASUS K8N-VM...
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SouthBridge/nForce 410 Chipset Configuration SouthBridge/nForce 410 Chipset Configuration PCI Spread Spectrum HT Soread Spectrum [Center Spread] [Center Spread] Options... Disabled Center Spread Down Spread PCI Spread Spectrum [Center Spread] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Center Spread] [Down Spread] HT Spread Spectrum [Center Spread] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Center Spread] [Down Spread] ASUS K8N-VM...