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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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...not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that the power cables for disposal of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that came with the product, contact a qualified service... or from connectors, slots, sockets, and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Operational safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you detect any area where it by yourself. vii The symbol of electronic products. Do...
...not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that the power cables for disposal of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that came with the product, contact a qualified service... or from connectors, slots, sockets, and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Operational safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you detect any area where it by yourself. vii The symbol of electronic products. Do...
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Product Introduction Chapter 1 This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. It includes brief explanations of the special attributes of this motherboard.
Product Introduction Chapter 1 This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. It includes brief explanations of the special attributes of this motherboard.
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The 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-... next generation technology to replace current 32-bit architecture, delivers advanced system performance, faster memory access and increased productivity. 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 shield User Guide If any of the above items...
The 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-... next generation technology to replace current 32-bit architecture, delivers advanced system performance, faster memory access and increased productivity. 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 shield User Guide If any of the above items...
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... link to provide enhanced system performance. Technology, which monitors system operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and frequency for details. ASUS K8V-VM Motherboard 1- The VIA K8M890 features an Integrated Graphics Processor (IGP) to ‑point serial interconnections between devices and allows ...higher clockspeeds by carrying data in packets. Technology The K8V-VM supports AMD Cool 'n' Quiet! When Serial ATA installing OS, there is no need to set up to 3.2GB/s to interconnect...
... link to provide enhanced system performance. Technology, which monitors system operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and frequency for details. ASUS K8V-VM Motherboard 1- The VIA K8M890 features an Integrated Graphics Processor (IGP) to ‑point serial interconnections between devices and allows ...higher clockspeeds by carrying data in packets. Technology The K8V-VM supports AMD Cool 'n' Quiet! When Serial ATA installing OS, there is no need to set up to 3.2GB/s to interconnect...
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... 1: Product Introduction ASUS MyLogo™ This feature allows you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. No need to reboot the computer and perform an smart auto-recovery procedure through the motherboard support CD. See page 2-7. 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....
... 1: Product Introduction ASUS MyLogo™ This feature allows you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. No need to reboot the computer and perform an smart auto-recovery procedure through the motherboard support CD. See page 2-7. 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....
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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 should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in soft-off or the power cord is a reminder that you install or remove any motherboard..., ensure that lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. 1.4 Before You Proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power ...
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 should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in soft-off or the power cord is a reminder that you install or remove any motherboard..., ensure that lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. 1.4 Before You Proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power ...
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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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K8V-VM 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. Do not overtighten the screws! The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. Doing so may damage the motherboard. 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 rear part of the chassis : R r ASUS K8V-VM Motherboard 1-
K8V-VM 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. Do not overtighten the screws! The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. Doing so may damage the motherboard. 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 rear part of the chassis : R r ASUS K8V-VM Motherboard 1-
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The AMD Athlon™ 64 processor has a gold triangle at one corner. Locate the 754-pin ZIF socket on the motherboard. 2. K8V-VM R r K8V-VM CPU Socket 74 Incorrect installation of the CPU socket. Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to 90°-100... Introduction This mark indicates the processor Pin A1 that the socket lever is lifted up to install a CPU. 1. 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 has a gold triangle at one corner. Locate the 754-pin ZIF socket on the motherboard. 2. K8V-VM R r K8V-VM CPU Socket 74 Incorrect installation of the CPU socket. Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to 90°-100... Introduction This mark indicates the processor Pin A1 that the socket lever is lifted up to install a CPU. 1. 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.
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Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that came with a small triangle. 4. Connect the CPU fan cable to secure the CPU. ASUS K8V-VM Motherboard 1- Gold triangle The CPU fits only in place. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket until it is in place, push down the socket ... package. 7. 3. Position the CPU above the socket such that it fits in one correct orientation. When the CPU is locked. 6. 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 secure the CPU. ASUS K8V-VM Motherboard 1- Gold triangle The CPU fits only in place. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket until it is in place, push down the socket ... package. 7. 3. Position the CPU above the socket such that it fits in one correct orientation. When the CPU is locked. 6. The lever clicks on the motherboard.
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... DDR DIMM sockets. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from qualified vendors. 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. R r K8V-VM 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install 64 MB, 128 MB, 256...
... DDR DIMM sockets. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from qualified vendors. 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. R r K8V-VM 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install 64 MB, 128 MB, 256...
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Obtain DDR DIMMs only from qualified vendors for use with this motherboard. DDR400 Qualified Vendor List (QVL) Size Vendor Model Brand Side(s) Component 256MB 256MB 256MB 512MB 512MB 512MB 512MB 256MB...-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 use with this motherboard. DDR400 Qualified Vendor List (QVL) Size Vendor Model Brand Side(s) Component 256MB 256MB 256MB 512MB 512MB 512MB 512MB 256MB...-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....
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... the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. Locate the DIMM sockets in only one direction. Remove the DIMM from the socket. ASUS K8V-VM Motherboard 1-13 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Make sure to unlock the DIMM. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unplug the power supply before adding or removing... on the DIMM matches the break on the socket. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 3. Follow these steps to both the motherboard and the components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to remove a DIMM. 1.
... the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. Locate the DIMM sockets in only one direction. Remove the DIMM from the socket. ASUS K8V-VM Motherboard 1-13 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Make sure to unlock the DIMM. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unplug the power supply before adding or removing... on the DIMM matches the break on the socket. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 3. Follow these steps to both the motherboard and the components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to remove a DIMM. 1.
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... the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Refer to the tables on BIOS setup. 2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Keep the screw for the card. 2. Make sure to... card to the chassis with the screw you intend to use . 4. 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. See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. 1-14 Chapter 1: Product...
... the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Refer to the tables on BIOS setup. 2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Keep the screw for the card. 2. Make sure to... card to the chassis with the screw you intend to use . 4. 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. See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. 1-14 Chapter 1: Product...
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... 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 -- shared INT B -- INT C -- -- -- ASUS K8V-VM Motherboard 1-15 IRQ assignments for ISA or PCI devices. otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the...
... 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 -- shared INT B -- INT C -- -- -- ASUS K8V-VM Motherboard 1-15 IRQ assignments for ISA or PCI devices. otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the...
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..., USB, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 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 the PCI Express specifications. The figure shows a network card installed... PCI Express x16 slot. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product Introduction 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 PCI specifications.
..., USB, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 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 the PCI Express specifications. The figure shows a network card installed... PCI Express x16 slot. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product Introduction 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 PCI specifications.
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... by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 1-2. 4. K8V-VM R r K8V-VM Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 2 1 Normal (Default) 3 2 Clear CMOS ASUS K8V-VM Motherboard 1-17 Replace the battery. 5. The RAM data in CMOS. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. Except when clearing...
... by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 1-2. 4. K8V-VM R r K8V-VM Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 2 1 Normal (Default) 3 2 Clear CMOS ASUS K8V-VM Motherboard 1-17 Replace the battery. 5. The RAM data in CMOS. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. Except when clearing...
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... Pink Headphone /2-Channel Line In Line Out Mic In 4-Channel Back Surround Front Speaker Out Mic In 6-Channel Back Surround Front Speaker Out Center/LFE ASUS K8V-VM Motherboard 1-19 This Line Out (lime) port connects a headphone or a speaker. In 4 or 6-channel mode, the function of this port becomes Center/LFE. In 6-channel mode... you select the 4 or 6-channel audio configuration as shown in the following table. The functions of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 6. PS/2 mouse port (green). This Line In (light blue) port connects a tape player or other devices. 3.
... Pink Headphone /2-Channel Line In Line Out Mic In 4-Channel Back Surround Front Speaker Out Mic In 6-Channel Back Surround Front Speaker Out Center/LFE ASUS K8V-VM Motherboard 1-19 This Line Out (lime) port connects a headphone or a speaker. In 4 or 6-channel mode, the function of this port becomes Center/LFE. In 6-channel mode... you select the 4 or 6-channel audio configuration as shown in the following table. The functions of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 6. PS/2 mouse port (green). This Line In (light blue) port connects a tape player or other devices. 3.