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K8V-VM
User Guide
Motherboard
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E2611 First Edition May 2006 Copyright © 2006 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (“ASUS”). Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1)
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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 .......................................................
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Contents Chapter 2: BIOS Information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ......................................2-2 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk ...............................2-2 2.1.2 Using AFUDOS to copy the current BIOS ...............2-2 2.1.3 Using AFUDOS to update the BIOS ........................2-3 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ...............................2-5 2.1.5 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS..............2-7 2.2 BIOS Setup program ..........................
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Contents Chapter 3: Software Support 3.1 Installing an operating system .............................................3-2 3.2 Support CD information .......................................................3-2 3.2.1 Running the support CD ..........................................3-2 3.2.2 Drivers menu ...........................................................3-3 3.2.3 Utilities menu ...........................................................3-3 3.2.4 Make disk menu ..............................
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Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference, and • This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide r
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Safety Information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power
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K8V-VM Specifications Summary CPU Socket 754 for AMD Athlon™ 64 and AMD Sempron™ processors Supports AMD 64 architecture that enables simultaneous 32-bit and 64-bit computing Supports AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet! Technology Chipset Northbridge: VIA K8M890 Southbridge: VIA VT8237A System bus 1600 MT/s Memory 2 x 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets for up to 2 GB unbuffered ECC, non-ECC DDR 400/333/266 DRAM memory VGA Integrated Gfx in North bridge Expansion slots 1 x PCI Express x16 slot f
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K8V-VM Specifications Summary BIOS features 4Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, (TCAV), PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, PXE Boot BIOS ASUS special features ASUS MyLogo ASUS EZ Flash ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 Manageability WOL/WOR by PME, WOR by Ring, WO USB, WO PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse, PXE Support CD Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II Anti-Virus Software ASUS LiveUpdate Form factor MicroATX 9.6” x 7.2” (24.5cm x 19.2cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. ix
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Chapter 1 This chapter describes the features of this motherboard. It includes brief explanations of the special attributes of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. Product Introduction
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1.1 Welcome! ® Thank you for buying the ASUS K8V-VM motherboard! The ASUS K8V-VM motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies making it another standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the items 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 133/10
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VIA K8M890 and VT8237A chipset The VIA K8M890 northbridge is a 64-bit processor controller that utilizes the TM HyperTransport™ bus link to interconnect with the AMD Athlon 64 and AMD TM Sempron processors. The VIA K8M890 features an Integrated Graphics Processor (IGP) to deliver exceptional integrated graphics and video playback performance. The VT8237A southbridge employs the VIA DriveStation™ Controller Suite that enables multiple drive configuration through native Serial ATA, RAID,
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1.3.2 ASUS unique features EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. No need to use a DOS-based utility or boot from a floppy disk. See page 2-7. CrashFree BIOS2 Whenever BIOS gets corrupted, ASUS CrashFree BIOS2 allows users to reboot the computer and perform an smart auto-recovery procedure through the motherboard support CD. See page 2-5. ASUS MyLogo™ This feature allows you to personalize and add style t
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1.4 Before You Proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, before handling components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall
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1. Motherboard Overview 1..1 Motherboard layout 18.2cm (7.2in) ATX12V PS/2KBM T: Mouse B: Keyboard COM2 VGA USB12 Bottom: Top: USB3 RJ-45 VIA USB4 K8M890 Top:Line In Center:Line Out Below:Mic In R CR2032 3V Lithium Cell PCIEX1_1 CMOS Power 4M ALC660 BIOS PCIEX16 Super I/O VIA PCI1 VT8237A USB56 USB78 RTL8201CL PCI2 SPEAKER FLOPPY AAFP F_PANEL SATA1 SATA2 SB_PWR 1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction PARALLEL PORT PS2_USB_PWR CHA_FAN Socket 754 K8V-VM DDR DIMM1 (64 bit,184-pin module) CLRTC DDR DI
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1..2 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the chassis in the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 1..3 Screw holes Place six (6) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so may damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis : R r ASUS K8V-VM Motherboard
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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. This mark indicates the processor Pin A1 that should match a specific corner of the CPU socket. R r K8V-VM CPU Socket 74 Incorrect installation of the CPU into the socket may bend the pins and severely damage the CPU! 1.6.2 Installing the CPU Follow these
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3. Position the CPU above the socket such that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with a small triangle. 4. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it fits in place. Gold triangle The CPU fits only in one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! 5. When the CPU is in place, push down the socket lever to secure the CPU. The lever clicks on the side tab to indicate that it is locked. 6. I
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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 and allow up to 3.2 GB/s data transfer rate. The following figure illustrates the location of the DDR DIMM sockets. 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 socke
