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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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...; processors Supports AMD 64 architecture that enables simultaneous 32-bit and 64-bit computing Supports AMD Cool 'n' Quiet! 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...x VGA port 1 x Audio I /O connectors Socket 754 for up to 2 GB unbuffered ECC, non-ECC DDR 400/333/266 DRAM memory Integrated Gfx in connector 1 x Speaker out connector 1 x Front panel audio connector CPU/Chassis fan connectors 1 x System panel connector (Continued on...
...; processors Supports AMD 64 architecture that enables simultaneous 32-bit and 64-bit computing Supports AMD Cool 'n' Quiet! 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...x VGA port 1 x Audio I /O connectors Socket 754 for up to 2 GB unbuffered ECC, non-ECC DDR 400/333/266 DRAM memory Integrated Gfx in connector 1 x Speaker out connector 1 x Front panel audio connector CPU/Chassis fan connectors 1 x System panel connector (Continued on...
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...AMD SempronTM processors. Serial ATA RAID The on two Serial ATA ports. 1- Chapter 1: Product Introduction Before you 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 FDD cable I/O...ASUS K8V-VM motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies making it , check the items in the long line 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...
...AMD SempronTM processors. Serial ATA RAID The on two Serial ATA ports. 1- Chapter 1: Product Introduction Before you 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 FDD cable I/O...ASUS K8V-VM motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies making it , check the items in the long line 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...
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...Integrated Graphics Processor (IGP) to provide enhanced system performance. DDR400 support DDR 400 (PC3200), the latest and fastest DDR memory standard, suppports bandwidth up to 40 times faster at 480MB/s, for a cool and quiet environment. Backwards compatible with the... USB 1.1 peripherals, USB 2.0 delivers transfer speeds up to 3.2GB/s to deliver exceptional integrated graphics and video playback performance. ASUS K8V-VM Motherboard 1- The VT8237A southbridge employs the VIA DriveStation™ Controller Suite that enables multiple drive configuration through the VIA Vinyl Audio...
...Integrated Graphics Processor (IGP) to provide enhanced system performance. DDR400 support DDR 400 (PC3200), the latest and fastest DDR memory standard, suppports bandwidth up to 40 times faster at 480MB/s, for a cool and quiet environment. Backwards compatible with the... USB 1.1 peripherals, USB 2.0 delivers transfer speeds up to 3.2GB/s to deliver exceptional integrated graphics and video playback performance. ASUS K8V-VM Motherboard 1- The VT8237A southbridge employs the VIA DriveStation™ Controller Suite that enables multiple drive configuration through the VIA Vinyl Audio...
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..., we recommend that you obtain memory modules from qualified vendors. 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 Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. These sockets support up to 2GB system memory using 184-pin PC3200/PC2700/PC2100 unbuffered DDR DIMMs...
..., we recommend that you obtain memory modules from qualified vendors. 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 Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. These sockets support up to 2GB system memory using 184-pin PC3200/PC2700/PC2100 unbuffered DDR DIMMs...
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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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... DS - B - SS - supports one module inserted into the slots as Single‑channel memory configuration. supports on pair of modules inserted into either slot, in a Single-channel memory configuration. DDR400 Qualified Vendors List Size Vendor Model Brand Side(s) Component 512MB 256MB 512MB 256MB 256MB ... DS W942508BH-6 DS W942508CH-5 DS DS MDT25B25680-50530 DS GL3LC32G88TG-5A DIMM support A* B* Legend: A - Double-sided Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest DDR 400 Qualified Vendors List. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
... DS - B - SS - supports one module inserted into the slots as Single‑channel memory configuration. supports on pair of modules inserted into either slot, in a Single-channel memory configuration. DDR400 Qualified Vendors List Size Vendor Model Brand Side(s) Component 512MB 256MB 512MB 256MB 256MB ... DS W942508BH-6 DS W942508CH-5 DS DS MDT25B25680-50530 DS GL3LC32G88TG-5A DIMM support A* B* Legend: A - Double-sided Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest DDR 400 Qualified Vendors List. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
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You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by the onboard button cell battery. The RAM data in CMOS. Keep the cap on the CLRTC jumper ...-enter data. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to pins 1-2. 4. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. K8V-VM R r K8V-VM Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 2 1 Normal (Default) 3 2 Clear CMOS ASUS K8V-VM Motherboard 1-17 Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! 1.9 Jumpers 1. To...
You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by the onboard button cell battery. The RAM data in CMOS. Keep the cap on the CLRTC jumper ...-enter data. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to pins 1-2. 4. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. K8V-VM R r K8V-VM Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 2 1 Normal (Default) 3 2 Clear CMOS ASUS K8V-VM Motherboard 1-17 Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! 1.9 Jumpers 1. To...
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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. The items in this menu are auto-detected by the BIOS. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. 2-14 Chapter 2: BIOS Information
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. The items in this menu are auto-detected by the BIOS. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. 2-14 Chapter 2: 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. Select an item then press to change the advanced chipset settings. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] MTRR Mapping [Continuous] Determines the method used for NB 2-16...
... 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. Select an item then press to change the advanced chipset settings. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] MTRR Mapping [Continuous] Determines the method used for NB 2-16...
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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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... config mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Limit] The following item appears when the MCT Time Mode item is set to [Manual]. Memclock Mode [Auto] Sets the memory clock mode.
... config mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Limit] The following item appears when the MCT Time Mode item is set to [Manual]. Memclock Mode [Auto] Sets the memory clock mode.
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...memory hole. MCA DRAM ECC Logging [Disabled] Enables or disables the MCA DRAM ECC logging. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DRAM SCRUB REDIRECT [Disabled] Enables or disables the DRAM SCRUB REDIRECT. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DDR Reference Voltage [Auto] Sets the DDR reference voltage. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS K8V-VM... BG Scrub [Disabled] DRAM ECC allows hardware to report and correct memory errors automatically maintaining system integrity. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ECC Chip Kill [Disabled] Enables or disables...
...memory hole. MCA DRAM ECC Logging [Disabled] Enables or disables the MCA DRAM ECC logging. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DRAM SCRUB REDIRECT [Disabled] Enables or disables the DRAM SCRUB REDIRECT. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DDR Reference Voltage [Auto] Sets the DDR reference voltage. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS K8V-VM... BG Scrub [Disabled] DRAM ECC allows hardware to report and correct memory errors automatically maintaining system integrity. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ECC Chip Kill [Disabled] Enables or disables...