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... a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you for the following items. Motherboard ASUS K8N-VM motherboard Cables 1 x Serial ATA cable 1 x Serial ATA power cable 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66... cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable Accessories I/O shield Application CD ASUS motherboard support CD Documentation User guide If any ...
... a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you for the following items. Motherboard ASUS K8N-VM motherboard Cables 1 x Serial ATA cable 1 x Serial ATA power cable 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66... cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable Accessories I/O shield Application CD ASUS motherboard support CD Documentation User guide If any ...
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... midboard. The Serial ATA 3 Gb/s specification provides twice the bandwidth of the current Serial ATA products with USB 1.1. See page 1-17 for details. ASUS K8N-VM 1-3 See pages 1-19, 1-22 and 1-25 for details. Serial ATA allows for details. Serial ATA II technology The motherboard supports the Serial ATA 3 Gb/s technology...
... midboard. The Serial ATA 3 Gb/s specification provides twice the bandwidth of the current Serial ATA products with USB 1.1. See page 1-17 for details. ASUS K8N-VM 1-3 See pages 1-19, 1-22 and 1-25 for details. Serial ATA allows for details. Serial ATA II technology The motherboard supports the Serial ATA 3 Gb/s technology...
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... • Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any motherboard component. R K8N-VM K8N-VM Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS K8N-VM 1-5 The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before removing or plugging in any component, place it on a grounded...
... • Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any motherboard component. R K8N-VM K8N-VM Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS K8N-VM 1-5 The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before removing or plugging in any component, place it on a grounded...
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The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis R K8N-VM ASUS K8N-VM 1-7 Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 1.5.3 Screw holes Place six (6) screws into the chassis in the correct orientation. Doing so can damage the motherboard. Do not overtighten the screws! 1.5.2 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis.
The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis R K8N-VM ASUS K8N-VM 1-7 Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 1.5.3 Screw holes Place six (6) screws into the chassis in the correct orientation. Doing so can damage the motherboard. Do not overtighten the screws! 1.5.2 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis.
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...socket designed for the AMD Athlon™ 64 and Sempron™ processor. This mark should match a specific corner on the motherboard. ASUS K8N-VM 1-9 Gold triangle Installing the CPU Follow these processors can run applications faster than processors with only 32-bit or 64-bit wide data paths... Locate the 754-pin ZIF socket on the socket to 90°-100° angle, otherwise the CPU does not fit in completely. R K8N-VM K8N-VM CPU Socket 754 2. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with gold triangle) on the CPU. Take note of these steps to ...
...socket designed for the AMD Athlon™ 64 and Sempron™ processor. This mark should match a specific corner on the motherboard. ASUS K8N-VM 1-9 Gold triangle Installing the CPU Follow these processors can run applications faster than processors with only 32-bit or 64-bit wide data paths... Locate the 754-pin ZIF socket on the socket to 90°-100° angle, otherwise the CPU does not fit in completely. R K8N-VM K8N-VM CPU Socket 754 2. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with gold triangle) on the CPU. Take note of these steps to ...
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... failure. Refer to the DDR400 Qualified Vendors List on the next page. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. DIMM1 DIMM2 ASUS K8N-VM 1-11 The following figure illustrates the location of the recommended configurations on the next page for details. • Due to 128 Mb...
... failure. Refer to the DDR400 Qualified Vendors List on the next page. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. DIMM1 DIMM2 ASUS K8N-VM 1-11 The following figure illustrates the location of the recommended configurations on the next page for details. • Due to 128 Mb...
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... to the chassis with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Install the software drivers for the card. 2. ASUS K8N-VM 1-15 Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the slot. 5. Refer to the card. Before installing the expansion card, read...
... to the chassis with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Install the software drivers for the card. 2. ASUS K8N-VM 1-15 Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the slot. 5. Refer to the card. Before installing the expansion card, read...
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... x16 graphic cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. The figure shows a LAN card installed on the PCI Express x16 slot. ASUS K8N-VM 1-17 1.8.3 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifi...
... x16 graphic cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. The figure shows a LAN card installed on the PCI Express x16 slot. ASUS K8N-VM 1-17 1.8.3 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifi...
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USBPW1234 3 2 2 1 +5V (Default) +5VSB R K8N-VM USBPW5678 123 123 K8N-VM USB Device Wake-Up +5V (Default) +5VSB • The USB device wake-up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in sleep ... total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. ASUS K8N-VM 1-19 The USBPW5678 jumper is for each USB port; 2. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1234, USBPW5678) Set these jumpers to +5V to additional USB ports...
USBPW1234 3 2 2 1 +5V (Default) +5VSB R K8N-VM USBPW5678 123 123 K8N-VM USB Device Wake-Up +5V (Default) +5VSB • The USB device wake-up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in sleep ... total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. ASUS K8N-VM 1-19 The USBPW5678 jumper is for each USB port; 2. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1234, USBPW5678) Set these jumpers to +5V to additional USB ports...
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... Lime Pink Headset 2-speaker Line In Line Out Mic In 4-speaker Surround Out Front Speaker Out Mic 6-speaker Surround Out Front Speaker Out Center/Bass ASUS K8N-VM 1-21 In 4/6-channel mode, the function of the audio ports in 2, 4, or 6,-channel configuration. Line Out port (lime). This port is for the...
... Lime Pink Headset 2-speaker Line In Line Out Mic In 4-speaker Surround Out Front Speaker Out Mic 6-speaker Surround Out Front Speaker Out Center/Bass ASUS K8N-VM 1-21 In 4/6-channel mode, the function of the audio ports in 2, 4, or 6,-channel configuration. Line Out port (lime). This port is for the...
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ASUS K8N-VM 1-23 PIN1 SEC_IDE PRI_IDE R K8N-VM K8N-VM IDE Connectors PIN 1 NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the Ultra DMA cable connector. Single device Two devices Drive jumper setting Cable-Select ...
ASUS K8N-VM 1-23 PIN1 SEC_IDE PRI_IDE R K8N-VM K8N-VM IDE Connectors PIN 1 NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the Ultra DMA cable connector. Single device Two devices Drive jumper setting Cable-Select ...
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The S/PDIF module is purchased separately. R K8N-VM GND SPDIFOUT +5V SPDIF_OUT K8N-VM Digital Audio Connector 5. ASUS K8N-VM USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC 1-25 USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC R K8N-VM K8N-VM USB 2.0 Connectors USB56 1 USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND USB78 1 The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. Connect the S/PDIF module cable to this connector, then...
The S/PDIF module is purchased separately. R K8N-VM GND SPDIFOUT +5V SPDIF_OUT K8N-VM Digital Audio Connector 5. ASUS K8N-VM USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC 1-25 USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC R K8N-VM K8N-VM USB 2.0 Connectors USB56 1 USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND USB78 1 The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. Connect the S/PDIF module cable to this connector, then...
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... Volts +5V Standby Power OK Ground +5 Volts 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 Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. • We recommend that you use an ATX 12 V Speci...
... Volts +5V Standby Power OK Ground +5 Volts 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 Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. • We recommend that you use an ATX 12 V Speci...
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...K8NVM.ROM. 2. Rebooting. • Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to K8NVM.ROM. A "K8NVM.ROM not found !" ASUS K8N-VM 2-3 To update the BIOS using a DOS-based utility. When the correct BIOS file is found ! error message appears if the correct BIOS fi...le is not found in the BIOS chip so it is your optical drive. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard and rename the same to a floppy disk, then restart the system...
...K8NVM.ROM. 2. Rebooting. • Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to K8NVM.ROM. A "K8NVM.ROM not found !" ASUS K8N-VM 2-3 To update the BIOS using a DOS-based utility. When the correct BIOS file is found ! error message appears if the correct BIOS fi...le is not found in the BIOS chip so it is your optical drive. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard and rename the same to a floppy disk, then restart the system...
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....ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - All rights reserved. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: 1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Save the BIOS file to prevent system boot failure! 5. You need to... prompt type: afudos /i[filename] where [filename] is completed. Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. done Erasing flash .... done A:\> ASUS K8N-VM 2-5
....ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - All rights reserved. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: 1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Save the BIOS file to prevent system boot failure! 5. You need to... prompt type: afudos /i[filename] where [filename] is completed. Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. done Erasing flash .... done A:\> ASUS K8N-VM 2-5
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...then turn on the system. 2. Bad BIOS checksum. Bad BIOS checksum. Start flashing... When no floppy disk is found ! ASUS K8N-VM 2-7 Checking for floppy... Starting BIOS recovery... The utility then updates the corrupted BIOS file. Floppy not found , the utility ...automatically checks the optical drive for this motherboard. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to the optical drive. 3. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. CD-ROM found! DO NOT...
...then turn on the system. 2. Bad BIOS checksum. Bad BIOS checksum. Start flashing... When no floppy disk is found ! ASUS K8N-VM 2-7 Checking for floppy... Starting BIOS recovery... The utility then updates the corrupted BIOS file. Floppy not found , the utility ...automatically checks the optical drive for this motherboard. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to the optical drive. 3. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. CD-ROM found! DO NOT...
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The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. ASUS K8N-VM 2-9 Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Click Next. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop-down menu, then click Next. 3. Select Update BIOS from the Internet option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate.
The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. ASUS K8N-VM 2-9 Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Click Next. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop-down menu, then click Next. 3. Select Update BIOS from the Internet option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate.
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...guration of your selections from the available options using this section are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for most conditions to run this last option only if the first two failed....computer in the future. If you wish to make it lets you with its test routines. Being a menu-driven program, it as possible. ASUS K8N-VM 2-11 For example, you see on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. Use the BIOS Setup program when you are for reference purposes only,...
...guration of your selections from the available options using this section are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for most conditions to run this last option only if the first two failed....computer in the future. If you wish to make it lets you with its test routines. Being a menu-driven program, it as possible. ASUS K8N-VM 2-11 For example, you see on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. Use the BIOS Setup program when you are for reference purposes only,...
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... means that menu. Refer to "2.2.7 Pop-up window." 2.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display a pop-up window ASUS K8N-VM 2-13 For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items on the screen. 2.2.9 General help At the top right corner...IDE Master IDE Configuration System Information [11:10:19] [Thu 03/27/2003] [1.44M, 3.5 in brackets, and 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 configure system ...
... means that menu. Refer to "2.2.7 Pop-up window." 2.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display a pop-up window ASUS K8N-VM 2-13 For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items on the screen. 2.2.9 General help At the top right corner...IDE Master IDE Configuration System Information [11:10:19] [Thu 03/27/2003] [1.44M, 3.5 in brackets, and 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 configure system ...
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... sectors at a time. Select [CDROM] if you are not user-configurable. 2.3.4 Primary and Secondary IDE Master/Slave; Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS K8N-VM 2-15
... sectors at a time. Select [CDROM] if you are not user-configurable. 2.3.4 Primary and Secondary IDE Master/Slave; Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS K8N-VM 2-15