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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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K8V-VM Specifications Summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory VGA Expansion slots Storage Audio LAN USB 2.0 Rear panel I/O ports Internal I /O port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0 ports 2 x USB connectors support four additional USB ports 1 x ...: VIA K8M890 Southbridge: VIA VT8237A 1600 MT/s 2 x 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets for up to 2 GB unbuffered ECC, non-ECC DDR 400/333/266 DRAM memory Integrated Gfx in North bridge 1 x PCI Express x16 slot for discrete graphics card 1 x PCI Express x1 2 x PCI slots VIA VT8237A SouthBridge supports: - 2 x Ultra DMA 133...
K8V-VM Specifications Summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory VGA Expansion slots Storage Audio LAN USB 2.0 Rear panel I/O ports Internal I /O port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0 ports 2 x USB connectors support four additional USB ports 1 x ...: VIA K8M890 Southbridge: VIA VT8237A 1600 MT/s 2 x 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets for up to 2 GB unbuffered ECC, non-ECC DDR 400/333/266 DRAM memory Integrated Gfx in North bridge 1 x PCI Express x16 slot for discrete graphics card 1 x PCI Express x1 2 x PCI slots VIA VT8237A SouthBridge supports: - 2 x Ultra DMA 133...
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...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 FDD cable I/O shield User Guide If any of the industry's first x86-64 technology. 64-bit computing, the next generation technology to replace current 32-bit architecture, delivers advanced system performance, faster memory... your K8V-VM package for buying the ASUS® K8V-VM motherboard! Serial ATA RAID The on two Serial ATA ports. 1- Chapter 1: Product Introduction This motherboard provides excellent compatibility and flexibility. The ASUS K8V-VM motherboard ...
...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 FDD cable I/O shield User Guide If any of the industry's first x86-64 technology. 64-bit computing, the next generation technology to replace current 32-bit architecture, delivers advanced system performance, faster memory... your K8V-VM package for buying the ASUS® K8V-VM motherboard! Serial ATA RAID The on two Serial ATA ports. 1- Chapter 1: Product Introduction This motherboard provides excellent compatibility and flexibility. The ASUS K8V-VM motherboard ...
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...software compatible with an ACPI management function to ‑point serial interconnections between devices and allows higher clockspeeds by carrying data in packets. ASUS K8V-VM Motherboard 1- It is the latest connectiviity standard for easy connectivity. PCI Express features point‑to provide efficient power management for advanced operating ... interconnect technology that enables multiple drive configuration through the VIA Vinyl Audio technology. DDR400 support DDR 400 (PC3200), the latest and fastest DDR memory standard, suppports bandwidth up the PCI bus.
...software compatible with an ACPI management function to ‑point serial interconnections between devices and allows higher clockspeeds by carrying data in packets. ASUS K8V-VM Motherboard 1- It is the latest connectiviity standard for easy connectivity. PCI Express features point‑to provide efficient power management for advanced operating ... interconnect technology that enables multiple drive configuration through the VIA Vinyl Audio technology. DDR400 support DDR 400 (PC3200), the latest and fastest DDR memory standard, suppports bandwidth up the PCI bus.
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... the Qualified Vendors List (QVL) on the next page. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product Introduction K8V-VM DIMM1 DIMM2 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. The following figure illustrates the location of the DDR DIMM sockets. These... sockets support up to 2GB system memory using 184-pin PC3200/PC2700/PC2100 unbuffered DDR 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...
... the Qualified Vendors List (QVL) on the next page. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product Introduction K8V-VM DIMM1 DIMM2 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. The following figure illustrates the location of the DDR DIMM sockets. These... sockets support up to 2GB system memory using 184-pin PC3200/PC2700/PC2100 unbuffered DDR 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...
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...-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 Qualified DDR400 DIMMs The following table lists the DDR400 (PC3200) memory modules that have been tested and qualified for better system performance. Obtain DDR DIMMs only from qualified vendors for...
...-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 Qualified DDR400 DIMMs The following table lists the DDR400 (PC3200) memory modules that have been tested and qualified for better system performance. Obtain DDR DIMMs only from qualified vendors for...
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SS - Single-sided DS - supports one module inserted into the slots as Single‑channel memory configuration. Double-sided Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest DDR 400 Qualified Vendors List. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product Introduction DDR400 Qualified Vendors List Size Vendor Model Brand Side(s) Component 512MB 256MB ... W942508BH-6 DS W942508CH-5 DS DS MDT25B25680-50530 DS GL3LC32G88TG-5A DIMM support A* B* Legend: A - B - supports on pair of modules inserted into either slot, in a Single-channel memory configuration.
SS - Single-sided DS - supports one module inserted into the slots as Single‑channel memory configuration. Double-sided Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest DDR 400 Qualified Vendors List. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product Introduction DDR400 Qualified Vendors List Size Vendor Model Brand Side(s) Component 512MB 256MB ... W942508BH-6 DS W942508CH-5 DS DS MDT25B25680-50530 DS GL3LC32G88TG-5A DIMM support A* B* Legend: A - B - supports on pair of modules inserted into either slot, in a Single-channel memory configuration.
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Replace the battery. 5. 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. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Clear RTC RAM (...
Replace the battery. 5. 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. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Clear RTC RAM (...
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2.3.6 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. 2-14 Chapter 2: BIOS Information The items in this menu are auto-detected by the BIOS. AMI BIOS Version : 0202 Build Date : 03/23/06 Processor Type : AMD Athlon(tm) 64 Procssor 3200+ Speed : 2000 MHz Count : 1 System Memory Installed Size : 256MB Usable Size : 192MB AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information.
2.3.6 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. 2-14 Chapter 2: BIOS Information The items in this menu are auto-detected by the BIOS. AMI BIOS Version : 0202 Build Date : 03/23/06 Processor Type : AMD Athlon(tm) 64 Procssor 3200+ Speed : 2000 MHz Count : 1 System Memory Installed Size : 256MB Usable Size : 192MB AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information.
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... AGP/PCI EXPRESS Configuration SouthBridge VIA VT8237A Configuration HyperTransport Configuration AMD Cool ' N Quiet Configuration Options for programming CPU MTRRs when using over 4G of system memory. GART Error Reporting [Disabled] Enables or disables the GART error reporting feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] MTRR Mapping [Continuous] Determines the method used for NB...
... AGP/PCI EXPRESS Configuration SouthBridge VIA VT8237A Configuration HyperTransport Configuration AMD Cool ' N Quiet Configuration Options for programming CPU MTRRs when using over 4G of system memory. GART Error Reporting [Disabled] Enables or disables the GART error reporting feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] MTRR Mapping [Continuous] Determines the method used for NB...
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NorthBridge Configuration NorthBridge Chipset Configuration Memory Configuration ECC Configuration Memory CLK CAS Latency(Tcl) RAS/CAS Delay(Trcd) Min Active RAS(Tras) Row Precharge Time(Trp) RAS/RAS Delay(Trrd) Row ...) Read Write Delay(Trwt) Read Preamble Asynchronous Latency : 200 MHz : 2.5 : 3 CLK : 8 CLK : 3 CLK : 2 CLK : 11 CLK : 24 CLK : 3 CLK : 5.0 ns : 6 ns Memory Configuration Memory Configuration Memclock Mode MCT Timing Mode User Config Mode Burst Length Software Memory Hole DDR Reference Voltage [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [4 Beats] [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS K8V-VM Motherboard 2-17
NorthBridge Configuration NorthBridge Chipset Configuration Memory Configuration ECC Configuration Memory CLK CAS Latency(Tcl) RAS/CAS Delay(Trcd) Min Active RAS(Tras) Row Precharge Time(Trp) RAS/RAS Delay(Trrd) Row ...) Read Write Delay(Trwt) Read Preamble Asynchronous Latency : 200 MHz : 2.5 : 3 CLK : 8 CLK : 3 CLK : 2 CLK : 11 CLK : 24 CLK : 3 CLK : 5.0 ns : 6 ns Memory Configuration Memory Configuration Memclock Mode MCT Timing Mode User Config Mode Burst Length Software Memory Hole DDR Reference Voltage [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [4 Beats] [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS K8V-VM Motherboard 2-17
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... [100MHz] Configuration options: [100MHz] [133MHz] [166MHz] [183MHz] [200MHz] [216MHz] [233MHz] [250MHz] MCT Timing Mode [Auto] Sets the MCT Timing mode. Memclock Mode [Auto] Sets the memory clock mode.
... [100MHz] Configuration options: [100MHz] [133MHz] [166MHz] [183MHz] [200MHz] [216MHz] [233MHz] [250MHz] MCT Timing Mode [Auto] Sets the MCT Timing mode. Memclock Mode [Auto] Sets the memory clock mode.
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...] DRAM ECC allows hardware to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears when the DRAM ECC item is set to report and correct memory errors automatically maintaining system integrity. CMD-ADDR Timing Mode [2T] Configuration options: [1T] [2T] Burst Length [4 Beats] Sets the operating burst length. DRAM ECC Enable... you to enable or disable the DRAM ECC. MCA DRAM ECC Logging [Disabled] Enables or disables the MCA DRAM ECC logging. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS K8V-VM Motherboard 2-19
...] DRAM ECC allows hardware to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears when the DRAM ECC item is set to report and correct memory errors automatically maintaining system integrity. CMD-ADDR Timing Mode [2T] Configuration options: [1T] [2T] Burst Length [4 Beats] Sets the operating burst length. DRAM ECC Enable... you to enable or disable the DRAM ECC. MCA DRAM ECC Logging [Disabled] Enables or disables the MCA DRAM ECC logging. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS K8V-VM Motherboard 2-19