MotherboardK8N-VM
1Product introductionThis chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports.
1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction1.1 Welcome!T h a n k y o u f o r b u y i n g a n A S U S® K 8 N - V M m o t h e r b o a r d !The mot
ASUS K8N-VM 1-3PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect technology that speeds up the PCI bus. P
1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you can easily update the system BIOS
ASUS K8N-VM 1-5Onboard LEDThe motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-o
1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction1.5.1 Motherboard layout1.5 Motherboard overviewSocket 754 nVidia GeForce 6100DDR DIMM1 (64 bit, 184-pin modu
ASUS K8N-VM 1-7RK8N-VMDo not overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard.1.5.2 Placement directionWhen installing the motherboard, ma
1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.5.4 Layout contentsJumpers Page1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) 1-182. USB Device wake-up (3-pin USBP
ASUS K8N-VM 1-91.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU)The motherboard comes with a surface mount 754-pin Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket designed for the
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1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction3. Position the CPU above the socket such that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner w
ASUS K8N-VM 1-111.7 System memory1.7.1 OverviewThe motherboard comes with two 184-pin Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) socke
1-12 Chapter 1: Product introductionDDR400 Qualified Vendors ListSize Vendor Mode Brand Side(s) Component A B DIMM support256
ASUS K8N-VM 1-13Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest DDR 400 Qualified Vendors List.Side(s): SS - Single-Sided DS - Double-SidedDIMM
1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction1.7.4 Removing a DIMMTo remove a DIMM:1. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM.2.
ASUS K8N-VM 1-151.8 Expansion slotsIn the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expa
1-16 Chapter 1: Product introductionStandard interrupt assignmentsIRQ Priority Standard Function0 1 System Timer1 2 Keyboard Controller2 – Re-
ASUS K8N -V M 1-171.8.3 PCI slotsThe PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specificati
1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction1.9 Jumpers1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC)This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You c
ASUS K8N -V M 1-192. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1234, USBPW5678)Set these jumpers to +5V to wake up the computer from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped,
iiiContentsNotices ... viSafety information ...
1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction3. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR)This jumper allows you to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up feature. Set this
ASUS K8N -V M 1-211.10 Connectors1.10.1 Rear panel connectors1. PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse.2. Parallel port. This 25-pi
1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction1.10.2 Internal connectors1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY)This connector is for the provided flopp
ASUS K8N -V M 1-23K8N-VM IDE ConnectorsNOTE: Orient the red markings(usually zigzag) on the IDEribbon cable to PIN 1.PIN 1SEC_IDERK8N-VMPIN1PRI_IDE2.
1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction3. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2)These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA
ASUS K8N -V M 1-254. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT)This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port(s).
1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction7. Internal audio connector (4-pin CD)This connector allows you to receive stereo audio input from sound sources
ASUS K8N -V M 1-278. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V)These connectors are for an ATX power supply. The plugs from the power supply
1-28 Chapter 1: Product introduction9. System panel connector (20-1 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.The sytem p
2This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.B
ivContentsChapter 2: BIOS setup2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ... 2-22.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk
2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS setup2.1 Managing and updating your BIOSThe following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output
ASUS K8N -V M 2 - 3d. From the Open field, type D:\bootdisk\makeboot a: assuming that D: is your optical drive.e. Press <Enter>, then follow
2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS setup2.1.3 AFUDOS utilityThe AFUDOS utility allows you to update the BIOS file in DOS environment using a bootable floppy disk with
ASUS K8N -V M 2 - 55. The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is completed. Reboot the system from the hard disk drive.A:
2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS setup2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utilityThe ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS fil
ASUS K8N -V M 2 - 7The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for this motherboard. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the l
2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS setupInstalling ASUS UpdateTo install ASUS Update:1. Place the support CD in the optical drive. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Cli
ASUS K8N -V M 2 - 93. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select. Click Next.Updating the BIOS through the In
2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS setupUpdating the BIOS through a BIOS fileTo update the BIOS through a BIOS file:1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windo
ASUS K8N-VM 2-112.2 BIOS setup programThis motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that you can update using the provided utility described
vContents2.5 Power menu ... 2-302.5.1 Suspend Mode ...
2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS setupSystem Time [11:51:19]System Date [Thu 05/07/2004]Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in] Primary IDE Master : [ST3204
ASUS K8N-VM 2-132.2.4 Menu itemsThe highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the
2-14 Chapter 2: BIOS setup2.3 Main menuWhen you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic syste
ASUS K8N-VM 2-152.3.4 Primary and Secondary IDE Master/Slave; First and Second SATAThe BIOS automatically detects the connected IDE devices. Ther
2-16 Chapter 2: BIOS setupPIO Mode [Auto]Selects the PIO mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4]DMA Mode [Auto]Selects the DMA mode.
ASUS K8N-VM 2-172.3.6 System InformationThis menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatically detects the items
2-18 Chapter 2: BIOS setup2.4 Advanced menuThe Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices.2.4.1 AMD C
ASUS K8N-VM 2-192.4.2 JumperFree ConfigurationAI Overclocking [Auto]Allows you to select the overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal
2-20Chapter 2: BIOS Setup2.4.3 CPU ConfigurationThe items in this menu show the CPU-related information auto-detected by BIOS.CPU ConfigurationModule
ASUS K8N -V M 2-21NorthBridge Chipset Configuration Memory Configuration ECC Configuration NorthBridge/Geforce 6100 ConfigurationNorthBridge Configura
viNoticesFederal Communications Commission StatementThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two cond
2-22Chapter 2: BIOS SetupMemclock Valu e [100 MHz ]Configuration options: [100MHz] [133MHz] [166MHz] [183MHz] [200MHz]MCT Timing M ode [ Aut o]Sets th
ASUS K8N -V M 2-23CMD-ADDR Timi ng Mod e [ 2T] Configuration options: [1T] [2T] Bank Interle aving [A uto]Sets the bank interleaving feature. Configu
2-24Chapter 2: BIOS SetupDRAM BG SCRUB [D isa ble d]Disables or sets the DRAM BG SCRUB. Configuration options: [Disabled] [40ns] [80ns] [160ns] [320n
ASUS K8N -V M 2-25SouthBridge/nForce 410 Chipset ConfigurationSouthBridge/nForce 410 Chipset ConfigurationPCI Spread Spectrum [Center Spread]HT Soread
2-26Chapter 2: BIOS SetupHyper Transport Geforce 6100 ConfigurationLDT(K8) to Geforce 6100(NB) Frequency [800 MHz]LDT(K8) to Geforce 6100(NB) LinkW
ASUS K8N-VM 2-272.4.5 Onboard Devices ConfigurationSerial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4]Allows you to select the Serial Port1 base address. Configuration o
2-28 Chapter 2: BIOS setup2.4.6 PCI PnPThe PCI PnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. The menu includes settin
ASUS K8N-VM 2-29IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device]When set to [PCI Device], the specific IRQ is free for use of PCI/PnP devices. When set to [Reserved], t
2-30 Chapter 2: BIOS setup2.5 Power menuThe Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced Power Management (APM). Select an item
ASUS K8N-VM 2-312.5.4 APM ConfigurationPower Button Mode [On/Off]Allows the system to go into On/Off mode or suspend mode when the power button is p
viiSafety informationElectrical safety• To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating th
2-32 Chapter 2: BIOS setup2.5.5 Hardware Monitor Select Screen Select Item+- Change FieldF1 General HelpF10 Save and ExitESC Exitv02.5
ASUS K8N-VM 2-33CPU Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [Ignored] / [N/A]The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU fan speed in rotat
2-34 Chapter 2: BIOS setup2.6 Boot menuThe Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press <Enter> to di
ASUS K8N-VM 2-352.6.2 Boot Settings ConfigurationSet this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature.Quick Boot [Enabled]Enabling this item a
2-36 Chapter 2: BIOS setupHit ʻDELʼ Message Display [Enabled]When set to Enabled, the system displays the message “Press DEL to run Setup” during POST
ASUS K8N-VM 2-37User Access Level (Full Access]This item allows you to select the access restriction to the Setup items. Configuration options: [No Acc
2-38 Chapter 2: BIOS setupTo set a User Password:1. Select the Change User Password item and press <Enter>.2. On the password box that appears
ASUS K8N-VM 2-39Exit & Discard ChangesSelect this option only if you do not want to save the changes that you made to the Setup program. If you m
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3Software supportThis chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package.
viiiK8N-VM specifications summary(continued on the next page)CPU Chipset Front Side BusMemory Expansion slots Graphics Storage
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 from th
3-3ASUS K8N -V M3.2.2 Drivers menuThe drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install the necessary
3-4 Chapter 3: Software support3.2.3 Utilities menuThe Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. ASUS P
3-5ASUS K8N -V MThe screen display and utilities option may not be the same for different operating system versions.Raid SATA Quick Setup GuideAllows
3-6 Chapter 3: Software support3.2.5 ASUS Contact informationClick the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also find this inf
ixK8N-VM specifications summaryBIOS features Internal connectors Power RequirementForm FactorManageabilitySupport CD contents 4 Mb Fl
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