K8V-VM
Ultra
User Guide
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First Edition
April 2006
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Contents
Notices ............................................................................................ vi
Safety information .......................................................................... vii
K8V-VM Ultra 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
Installing the CPU ...................................................1-8
1.6.2
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 DIMM .................................................1-13
1.8 Expansion slots ..................................................................1-14
1.8.1
Installing an expansion card ..................................1-14
1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card .............................1-14
1.8.3 PCI slots ................................................................1-16
1.8.4 PCI Express x 1 slot ..............................................1-16
1.8.5 PCI Express x 16 slot ............................................1-16
1.9 Jumpers .............................................................................1-17
1.10 Connectors ........................................................................1-19
1.10.1 Rear panel connectors ..........................................1-19
1.10.2 Internal connectors ................................................1-20
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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 Recovering the BIOS with CrashFree BIOS 2 ........2-5
2.1.5 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS .............2-7
2.2 BIOS Setup program ...........................................................2-8
2.2.1 BIOS menu screen ..................................................2-9
2.2.2 Menu bar .................................................................2-9
2.2.3 Navigation keys .......................................................2-9
2.2.4 Menu items ............................................................2-10
2.2.5 Sub-menu items ....................................................2-10
2.2.6 Configuration fields ...............................................2-10
2.2.7 Pop-up window ......................................................2-10
2.2.8 Scroll bar ...............................................................2-10
2.2.9 General help ..........................................................2-10
2.3 Main menu .........................................................................2-11
2.3.1 System Time .........................................................2-11
2.3.2 System Date .........................................................2-11
2.3.3 Legacy Diskette A/B ..............................................2-11
2.3.4 Primary, Secondary, Third, Fourth IDE Master/Slave ...2-12
2.3.5
IDE Configuration ..................................................2-13
2.3.6 System Information ...............................................2-14
2.4 Advanced menu .................................................................2-15
2.4.1 CPU Configuration ................................................2-15
2.4.2 Chipset ..................................................................2-16
2.4.3 Onboard Devices Configuration ............................2-23
2.4.4 PCI PnP .................................................................2-24
2.5 Power menu .......................................................................2-25
2.5.1 ACPI 2.0 Support ..................................................2-25
2.5.2 ACPI APIC Support ...............................................2-25
2.5.3 APM Configuration ................................................2-26
2.5.4 Hardware Monitor ..................................................2-28
2.6 Boot menu .........................................................................2-29
2.6.1 Boot Device Priority ...............................................2-30
2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration ..................................2-31
2.6.3 Security .................................................................2-32
2.7 Exit menu ...........................................................................2-33
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Chapter 3: Software Support
Installing an operating system .............................................3-2
3.1
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 ......................................................3-5
3.2.5 Manuals menu .........................................................3-5
3.2.6 ASUS contact information .......................................3-6
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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 reasonable protection against harmful interference
in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with manufacturer’s instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will
not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•
• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
To assure compliance with FCC regulations, use shielded cables to
connect the monitor to the graphics card. Changes to this unit not
expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance can void
the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
Canadian Department of Communications Statement
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio
noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference
Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.
This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
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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 cables are unplugged.
• Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension
cord. These devices can interrupt the grounding circuit.
• Set your power supply to the correct voltage in your area. If you are
not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using, contact
your local power company.
If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a
qualified service technician or your retailer.
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Operational safety
• Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully
read all the manuals that came with the package.
• Before using the product, make sure all cables are correctly connected
and the power cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage,
contact your dealer immediately.
• To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away
from connectors, slots, sockets, and circuitry.
• Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the
product in any area where it can get wet.
• Place the product on a stable surface.
•
If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a
qualified service technician or your retailer.
The symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product (electrical
and electronic equipment) should not be placed in municipal waste. Check local
regulations for disposal of electronic products.
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K8V-VM Ultra Specifications Summary
CPU
Chipset
System bus
Memory
Expansion slots
Storage
Audio
LAN
USB 2.0
Rear panel I/O ports
Internal I/O connectors
- 2 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66/33
- 2 x Serial ATA with RAID 0, RAID 1, and JBOD
configurations
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
Northbridge: VIA K8M890
Southbridge: VIA VT8237A
800 MHz
2 x 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets for up to 2 GB unbuffered
ECC, non-ECC DDR 400/333/266 DRAM memory
1 x PCI Express x16 slot for discrete graphics card
1 x PCI Express x1
2 x PCI slots
VIA VT8237A SouthBridge supports:
Realtek® ALC660 6-channel CODEC
Realtek® RTL8201CL 10/100M LAN PHY
Supports up to 8 USB 2.0 ports
1 x Parallel port
1 x Serial port
1 x PS/2 keyboard port
1 x PS/2 mouse port
1 x VGA port
1 x Audio 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 24-pin ATX power connector
1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector
1 x CD audio in connector
1 x Speaker out connector
1 x Front panel audio connector
CPU/Chassis fan connectors
1 x System panel connector
(Continued on the next page)
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