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Chapter 1This chapter describes the features of this motherboard. It includes brief explanations of the special attributes of the motherboa

1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction1.3 Special Features1.3.1 Product highlightsAMD Athlon™ 64 processor supportThe K8V-VM Ultra supports AMD AthlonT

ASUS K8V-VM Ultra Motherboard 1-3VIA K8M890 and VT8237A chipsetThe VIA K8M890 northbridge is a 64-bit processor controller that utilizes th

1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction1.3.2 ASUS unique featuresEZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you can easily update the system BIOS

ASUS K8V-VM Ultra Motherboard 1-51.4 Before You ProceedTake note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any

1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction1.5 Motherboard Overview1.5.1 Motherboard layoutSocket 754FLOPPYVIAK8M890Below:Mic InCenter:Line OutTop:Line InRJ

ASUS K8V-VM Ultra Motherboard 1-7:rRK8V-VM ULTRADo not overtighten the screws! Doing so may damage the motherboard.1.5.2 Placement directionWhen inst

1-8 Chapter 1: Product IntroductionK8V-VM ULTRA CPU Socket 754Gold ArrowrRK8V-VM ULTRA2. Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, the

ASUS K8V-VM Ultra Motherboard 1-93. Position the CPU above the socket such that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with

iiCopyright © 2006 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be repro

1-10 Chapter 1: Product Introduction1.7 System memory1.7.1 OverviewThe motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual Inline Memory Module (

ASUS K8V-VM Ultra Motherboard 1-11Qualified DDR400 DIMMsThe following table lists the DDR400 (PC3200) memory modules that have been tested and qualified

1-12 Chapter 1: Product IntroductionLegend:A - supports one module inserted into either slot, in a Single-channel memory configuration.B -

ASUS K8V-VM Ultra Motherboard 1-131.7.3 Installing a DIMMFollow these steps to install a DIMM.1. Loc ate the DIMM sockets in the motherboard.2

1-14 Chapter 1: Product Introduction1.8 Expansion slotsIn the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe th

ASUS K8V-VM Ultra Motherboard 1-15Standard Interrupt AssignmentsIRQ assignments for this motherboardWhen using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that

1-16 Chapter 1: Product Introduction1.8.3 PCI slotsThe PCI slots support LAN, SCSI, USB, and other PCI cards that comply with PCI specifi

ASUS K8V-VM Ultra Motherboard 1-171.9 Jumpers1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC)This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMO

1-18 Chapter 1: Product IntroductionK8V-VM ULTRA USB Device Wake UpPS2_USB_PWR(Default)+5V +5VSB2312rRK8V-VM ULTRA2. USB device wake-up (3-pin PS2_U

ASUS K8V-VM Ultra Motherboard 1-191.10 ConnectorsThis section describes and illustrates the rear panel and internal connectors on the mother

iiiContentsNotices ... viSafety information ...

1-20 Chapter 1: Product Introduction7. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 d

ASUS K8V-VM Ultra Motherboard 1-21Single device Cable-Select or Master - Black Two devices Cable-Select Master Black Slave Gray Mas

1-22 Chapter 1: Product Introduction4. CPU and chassis fan connectors (3-pin CPU_FAN, CHA_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350

ASUS K8V-VM Ultra Motherboard 1-235. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are for ATX power supply plugs. The plugs

1-24 Chapter 1: Product IntroductionK8V-VM ULTRA Front Panel Audio ConnectorrRK8V-VM ULTRAHP_HDMIC2_LHP_RHP_LMIC2_JDJack_SenseMIC2_RPRESENSE#AGNDAAFP7

ASUS K8V-VM Ultra Motherboard 1-259. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module

1-26 Chapter 1: Product IntroductionK8V-VM ULTRA System Panel ConnectorrRK8V-VM ULTRAF_PANELPLED-PWRPLED+GroundGNDResetIDELED+IDELED-HD LED RESETPLED

Chapter 2This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus, and provides detailed descriptions of the BIOS paramet

2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS Information2.1 Managing and Updating Your BIOSThe following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard B

ASUS K8V-VM Ultra Motherboard 2-32. The utility will copy the current system BIOS by default to the floppy disk. Make sure that the floppy disk is not

ivContentsChapter 2: BIOS Information2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ...2-22.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy d

2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS Information4. At the DOS prompt, type the command line: afudos /i[filename.rom]where [filename.rom] means the latest (or origin

ASUS K8V-VM Ultra Motherboard 2-52.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utilityThe ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the

2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS InformationRecove ring t he BIOS from the sup port C DTo recover the BIOS from the support CD:1. Remove any floppy disk from the

ASUS K8V-VM Ultra Motherboard 2-72.1.5 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOSThe ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you to easily update the BIOS without h

2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS Information2.2 BIOS Setup ProgramThe BIOS software is constantly being updated so the BIOS setup screens and descriptions in this

ASUS K8V-VM Ultra Motherboard 2-9Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] toselect a field.Use [+] or [-] toconfigure System Time.Some of the navigation keys d

2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS Information2.2.4 Menu itemsThe highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. For example, selecting

ASUS K8V-VM Ultra Motherboard 2-112.3 Main MenuWhen you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the bas

2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS Information2.3.4 Primary, Secondary, Third, Fourth IDE Master/SlaveWhile entering Setup, BIOS automatically detects the p

ASUS K8V-VM Ultra Motherboard 2-13DMA Mode [Auto]Selects the DMA mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [SWDMA0] [SWDMA1] [SWDMA2] [MWDMA0] [MW

vContentsChapter 3: Software Support3.1 Installing an operating system ...3-23.2 Support CD information .

2-14 Chapter 2: BIOS Information2.3.6 System InformationThis menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. The items in this menu a

ASUS K8V-VM Ultra Motherboard 2-152.4 Advanced menuThe Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices.Take

2-16 Chapter 2: BIOS InformationGART Error Reporting [Disabled]Enables or disables the GART error reporting feature. Configuration options: [Disabled]

AS US K8 V- VM Ultr a 2- 17NorthB ridge Configu rationMemory ConfigurationMemclock Mode [Auto]MCT Timing Mode [Auto]User Config Mode [Auto]Burst Le

2- 18Ch apter 2: B IOS S etupMemcl ock Val ue [10 0MH z]Configuration options: [100MHz] [133MHz] [166MHz] [183MHz] [200MHz] [216MHz] [233MHz] [250

AS US K8 V- VM Ultr a 2- 19CMD-A DDR Ti min g M ode [2T] Configuration options: [1T] [2T] ECC ConfigurationDRA M E CC Ena ble [D isa ble d]Allows

2- 20Ch apter 2: B IOS S etupDRAM BG SCR UB [D isa ble d]Disables or sets the DRAM BG SCRUB. Configuration options: [Disabled] [40ns] [80ns] [160n

AS US K8 V- VM Ultr a 2- 21 OptionsDisabledIDERAIDSerial ATA IDE Controller [IDE]LAN Controller [Enabled] LAN BOOTROM [Disabled]High D

2- 22Ch apter 2: B IOS S etupHyper Transport Geforce 6100 ConfigurationLDT to AGP Lokar Frequency [Auto]Configuration options: [Auto] [200MHz] [400MHz

AS US K8 V- VM Ultr a 2- 23Serial Port Address [2F8/IRQ3]Allows you to select the Serial Port2 base address. Configuration options: [Disabled] [2F8/I

viNoticesFederal Communications Commission StatementThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two cond

2-24 Chapter 2: BIOS Information2.4.4 PCI PnPThe PCI PnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. The menu includ

ASUS K8V-VM Ultra Motherboard 2-252.5 Power menuThe Power menu items allow you to change the power settings. Select an item then press &

2-26 Chapter 2: BIOS Information2.5.3 APM ConfigurationEnable or disable the Advanced Power Management (APM) feature.Power Management/APM [Enabled]All

ASUS K8V-VM Ultra Motherboard 2-27ResumeOn KBC [Disabled]Allows you to use specific keys on the keyboard to turn on the system. When set to [S5], the i

2-28 Chapter 2: BIOS Information2.5.4 Hardware MonitorCPU Temperature [xxx°C/xxx°F] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays t

ASUS K8V-VM Ultra Motherboard 2-292.6 Boot menuThe Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press <Enter&g

2-30 Chapter 2: BIOS Information2.6.1 Boot Device Priority1st ~ xxth Boot Device [1st FLOPPY DRIVE]These items specify the boot device priority seque

ASUS K8V-VM Ultra Motherboard 2-312.6.2 Boot Settings ConfigurationQuick Boot [Enabled]Enabling this item allows BIOS to skip some power on

2-32 Chapter 2: BIOS InformationChange Supervisor PasswordSelect this item to set or change the supervisor password. The Supervisor Passwor

ASUS K8V-VM Ultra Motherboard 2-33After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings. Use

viiSafety InformationElectrical safety• To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before rel

2-34 Chapter 2: BIOS Information2.7 Exit menuThe Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items, and sav

ASUS K8V-VM Ultra Motherboard 2-35Exit & Discard ChangesSelect this option only if you do not want to save the changes that you made to the Setup

2-36 Chapter 2: BIOS Information

This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package.Chapter 3Software Support

3-2 Chapter 3: Software SupportIf Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support CD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE f

ASUS K8V-VM Ultra Motherboard 3-33.2.2 Drivers menuThe drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Insta

3-4 Chapter 3: Software SupportASUS Cool ‘n’ Quiet UtilityInstalls the ASUS Cool ‘n’ Quiet software.ASUS PC Probe IIThis smart utility monitors the fa

ASUS K8V-VM Ultra Motherboard 3-53.2.4 Make disk menuThe Utilities menu shows you to make a RAID driver disk.VIA RAID DriverAllows you to create a VT

3-6 Chapter 3: Software SupportVIA8237 SATA Quick setup User’s ManualAllows you to open the VIA8237 SATA quick setup userʼs manual.3.2.6 ASUS Contact

viiiSocket 754 for AMD Athlon™ 64 and AMD Sempron™ processors Supports AMD 64 architecture that enables simultaneous 32-bit and 64-bit computing

ixK8V-VM Ultra Specifications Summary*Specifications are subject to change without notice.BIOS features ASUS special features ManageabilitySupport CD