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Contents Notices vi Safety information vii K8V-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 ASUS unique 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 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-8 1.6.1 Overview 1-8 1.6.2 Installing the CPU 1-8 1.7 System memory 1-10 1.7.1 Overview 1-10 1.7.2 Memory configurations 1-10 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM 1-13 1.7.4 Removing a ...
Contents Notices vi Safety information vii K8V-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 ASUS unique 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 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-8 1.6.1 Overview 1-8 1.6.2 Installing the CPU 1-8 1.7 System memory 1-10 1.7.1 Overview 1-10 1.7.2 Memory configurations 1-10 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM 1-13 1.7.4 Removing a ...
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... that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. The symbol of electronic products. Operational safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are connected. Safety Information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable ...
... that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. The symbol of electronic products. Operational safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are connected. Safety Information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable ...
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Chapter 1 This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. Product Introduction It includes brief explanations of the special attributes of this motherboard.
Chapter 1 This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. Product Introduction It includes brief explanations of the special attributes of this motherboard.
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...RAID 1 and JBOD configurations on it another standout in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package Contents Check your K8V-VM package for the following items. ASUS K8V-VM motherboard ASUS motherboard support CD 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x Serial ATA cable kit (SATA/Power) 1 x ...above items is based on board VT8237A southbridge provides the complete solution for buying the ASUS® K8V-VM motherboard! This motherboard provides excellent compatibility and flexibility. The ASUS K8V-VM motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies making it , check the items ...
...RAID 1 and JBOD configurations on it another standout in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package Contents Check your K8V-VM package for the following items. ASUS K8V-VM motherboard ASUS motherboard support CD 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x Serial ATA cable kit (SATA/Power) 1 x ...above items is based on board VT8237A southbridge provides the complete solution for buying the ASUS® K8V-VM motherboard! This motherboard provides excellent compatibility and flexibility. The ASUS K8V-VM motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies making it , check the items ...
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... CPU voltage and frequency for next generation components and peripherals. PCI Express features point‑to provide enhanced system performance. ASUS K8V-VM Motherboard 1- AMD Cool 'n' Quiet! Integrated 10/100 Mbps LAN The on-board LAN controller is no need to set up...carrying data in packets. PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect technology that enables multiple drive configuration through the VIA Vinyl Audio technology. Technology The K8V-VM supports AMD Cool 'n' Quiet! The VIA K8M890 features an...
... CPU voltage and frequency for next generation components and peripherals. PCI Express features point‑to provide enhanced system performance. ASUS K8V-VM Motherboard 1- AMD Cool 'n' Quiet! Integrated 10/100 Mbps LAN The on-board LAN controller is no need to set up...carrying data in packets. PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect technology that enables multiple drive configuration through the VIA Vinyl Audio technology. Technology The K8V-VM supports AMD Cool 'n' Quiet! The VIA K8M890 features an...
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... to reboot the computer and perform an smart auto-recovery procedure through the motherboard support CD. 1.3.2 ASUS unique features EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to personalize and add style to your system with customizable boot logos. ASUS MyLogo™ This feature allows you can easily update the system BIOS even...
... to reboot the computer and perform an smart auto-recovery procedure through the motherboard support CD. 1.3.2 ASUS unique features EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to personalize and add style to your system with customizable boot logos. ASUS MyLogo™ This feature allows you can easily update the system BIOS even...
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...in the bag that came with a standby power LED that lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. K8V-VM R r K8V-VM Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS K8V-VM Motherboard 1- Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure...damage to indicate that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard component. 1.4 Before You Proceed Take note of the following precautions before removing or plugging in any...
...in the bag that came with a standby power LED that lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. K8V-VM R r K8V-VM Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS K8V-VM Motherboard 1- Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure...damage to indicate that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard component. 1.4 Before You Proceed Take note of the following precautions before removing or plugging in any...
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K8V-VM DDR DIMM1 (64 bit,184-pin module) DDR DIMM2 (64 bit,184-pin module) EATXPWR 1.5 Motherboard Overview 1.5.1 Motherboard layout PS/2KBM T: Mouse B: Keyboard COM2 18.2cm (7.2in) ATX12V CPU_FAN Socket 754 PARALLEL PORT VGA PS2_USB_PWR USB12 Bottom: USB3 USB4 Top: RJ-45 Top:...
K8V-VM DDR DIMM1 (64 bit,184-pin module) DDR DIMM2 (64 bit,184-pin module) EATXPWR 1.5 Motherboard Overview 1.5.1 Motherboard layout PS/2KBM T: Mouse B: Keyboard COM2 18.2cm (7.2in) ATX12V CPU_FAN Socket 754 PARALLEL PORT VGA PS2_USB_PWR USB12 Bottom: USB3 USB4 Top: RJ-45 Top:...
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1.5.2 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the chassis in the image below. 1.5.3 Screw holes Place six (6) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis : R r ASUS K8V-VM Motherboard 1- Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so may damage the motherboard. The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. K8V-VM Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation.
1.5.2 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the chassis in the image below. 1.5.3 Screw holes Place six (6) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis : R r ASUS K8V-VM Motherboard 1- Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so may damage the motherboard. The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. K8V-VM Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation.
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K8V-VM R r K8V-VM CPU Socket 74 Incorrect installation of the CPU socket. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) 1.6.1 Overview The motherboard comes with a surface mount 754-pin Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket designed for the AMD Athlon™ 64 processor. The AMD Athlon™ 64 processor ... by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to install a CPU. 1. Socket Lever 1- Chapter 1: Product Introduction Locate the 754-pin ZIF socket on the motherboard. 2. This mark indicates the processor Pin A1 that the socket lever is lifted up to a 90°-100° angle.
K8V-VM R r K8V-VM CPU Socket 74 Incorrect installation of the CPU socket. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) 1.6.1 Overview The motherboard comes with a surface mount 754-pin Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket designed for the AMD Athlon™ 64 processor. The AMD Athlon™ 64 processor ... by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to install a CPU. 1. Socket Lever 1- Chapter 1: Product Introduction Locate the 754-pin ZIF socket on the motherboard. 2. This mark indicates the processor Pin A1 that the socket lever is lifted up to a 90°-100° angle.
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... only in place. The lever clicks on the motherboard. Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that came with a small triangle. 4. Connect the CPU fan cable to the CPU_FAN connector on the side tab to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! 5. ASUS K8V-VM Motherboard 1- Position the CPU above the socket such...
... only in place. The lever clicks on the motherboard. Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that came with a small triangle. 4. Connect the CPU fan cable to the CPU_FAN connector on the side tab to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! 5. ASUS K8V-VM Motherboard 1- Position the CPU above the socket such...
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... DIMMs and allow up to 3.2 GB/s data transfer rate. R r K8V-VM 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install 64 MB, 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB, and 1 GB DDR DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. K8V-VM DIMM1 DIMM2 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual Inline...
... DIMMs and allow up to 3.2 GB/s data transfer rate. R r K8V-VM 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install 64 MB, 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB, and 1 GB DDR DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. K8V-VM DIMM1 DIMM2 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual Inline...
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... AM3A568AJT-6B K4H560838E-TCCC V58C2256804SAT5B HYB25D256800BT-5B K4H560838F-TCCC V58C2256804SAT5B A2S56D3OBTP A2S56D3OATP V58C2256804SAT5B K4H560838F-TCCC A2S56D30BTP HY5DU56822CT-J V58C2256804SAT6 (Continued on the next page) DIMM support A* B* ASUS K8V-VM Motherboard 1-11 Obtain DDR DIMMs only from qualified vendors for use with this...
... AM3A568AJT-6B K4H560838E-TCCC V58C2256804SAT5B HYB25D256800BT-5B K4H560838F-TCCC V58C2256804SAT5B A2S56D3OBTP A2S56D3OATP V58C2256804SAT5B K4H560838F-TCCC A2S56D30BTP HY5DU56822CT-J V58C2256804SAT6 (Continued on the next page) DIMM support A* B* ASUS K8V-VM Motherboard 1-11 Obtain DDR DIMMs only from qualified vendors for use with this...
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...DIMM Follow these steps to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Remove the DIMM from the socket. ASUS K8V-VM Motherboard 1-13 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to remove a DIMM. 1. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward...socket such that it flips out with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in the motherboard. 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Make sure to install a DIMM. 1. DDR DIMM notch 2. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to avoid ...
...DIMM Follow these steps to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Remove the DIMM from the socket. ASUS K8V-VM Motherboard 1-13 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to remove a DIMM. 1. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward...socket such that it flips out with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in the motherboard. 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Make sure to install a DIMM. 1. DDR DIMM notch 2. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to avoid ...
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... 5. Install the software drivers for later use . 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card Follow these steps to install an expansion card. 1. Before installing the expansion card, read the ... After installing the expansion card, configure the card by adjusting the software settings. 1. The following sub‑sections describe the motherboard slots and the expansion cards that they support. Refer to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Assign ...
... 5. Install the software drivers for later use . 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card Follow these steps to install an expansion card. 1. Before installing the expansion card, read the ... After installing the expansion card, configure the card by adjusting the software settings. 1. The following sub‑sections describe the motherboard slots and the expansion cards that they support. Refer to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Assign ...
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shared -- INT D -- -- -- ASUS K8V-VM Motherboard 1-15 otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. When using PCI cards on shared slots, ... IRQ Holder for PCI Steering PS/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 OnBoard VGA INT A shared -- INT C -- -- -- shared INT B --
shared -- INT D -- -- -- ASUS K8V-VM Motherboard 1-15 otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. When using PCI cards on shared slots, ... IRQ Holder for PCI Steering PS/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 OnBoard VGA INT A shared -- INT C -- -- -- shared INT B --
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The figure shows a graphics card installed on the PCI Express x1 slot. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x16 graphic cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. The figure shows a network card installed on the PCI Express x16 slot.... 1-16 Chapter 1: Product Introduction The figure shows a LAN card installed on a PCI slot. 1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other PCI cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.8.3 PCI slots The PCI slots support LAN, SCSI...
The figure shows a graphics card installed on the PCI Express x1 slot. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x16 graphic cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. The figure shows a network card installed on the PCI Express x16 slot.... 1-16 Chapter 1: Product Introduction The figure shows a LAN card installed on a PCI slot. 1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other PCI cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.8.3 PCI slots The PCI slots support LAN, SCSI...
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...) to re-enter data. Keep the cap on the CLRTC jumper default position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! K8V-VM R r K8V-VM Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 2 1 Normal (Default) 3 2 Clear CMOS ASUS K8V-VM Motherboard 1-17 You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by the onboard button cell battery. The...
...) to re-enter data. Keep the cap on the CLRTC jumper default position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! K8V-VM R r K8V-VM Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 2 1 Normal (Default) 3 2 Clear CMOS ASUS K8V-VM Motherboard 1-17 You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by the onboard button cell battery. The...
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... mouse. 2. This port allows connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. 4. PS/2 mouse port (green). This Line Out (lime) port connects a headphone or a speaker. In 4 or 6-channel mode, the function of the ...channel audio configuration as shown in the following table. 1.10 Connectors This section describes and illustrates the rear panel and internal connectors on the motherboard. 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1 2 3 4 5 6 11 10 9 8 7 1. This Mic (pink) port connects a...Back Surround Front Speaker Out Center/LFE ASUS K8V-VM Motherboard 1-19 Line In port.
... mouse. 2. This port allows connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. 4. PS/2 mouse port (green). This Line Out (lime) port connects a headphone or a speaker. In 4 or 6-channel mode, the function of the ...channel audio configuration as shown in the following table. 1.10 Connectors This section describes and illustrates the rear panel and internal connectors on the motherboard. 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1 2 3 4 5 6 11 10 9 8 7 1. This Mic (pink) port connects a...Back Surround Front Speaker Out Center/LFE ASUS K8V-VM Motherboard 1-19 Line In port.