Asus K8N VM User Manual

K8N-VM  
Contents  
Notices................................................................................................ vi  
Safety information ............................................................................. vii  
k8N-VM specifications summary ........................................................viii  
Chapter 1: Product introduction  
1.1  
1.2  
1.3  
Welcome!.............................................................................. 1-2  
Package contents ................................................................. 1-2  
Special features.................................................................... 1-2  
1.3.1  
1.3.2  
Product highlights................................................... 1-2  
Innovative ASUS features ...................................... 1-4  
1.4  
1.5  
Before you proceed .............................................................. 1-5  
Motherboard overview.......................................................... 1-6  
1.5.1  
1.5.2  
1.5.3  
1.5.4  
Motherboard layout ................................................ 1-6  
Placement direction ................................................ 1-7  
Screw holes............................................................. 1-7  
Layout contents ..................................................... 1-8  
1.6  
1.7  
Central Processing Unit (CPU) .............................................. 1-9  
System memory.................................................................. 1-11  
1.7.1  
1.7.2  
1.7.3  
1.7.4  
Overview............................................................... 1-11  
Memory configurations .........................................1-11  
Installing a DIMM ...................................................1-12  
Removing a DIMM..................................................1-12  
1.8  
Expansion slots................................................................... 1-13  
1.8.1  
1.8.2  
1.8.3  
1.8.4  
1.8.5  
Installing an expansion card..................................1-13  
Configuring an expansion card..............................1-13  
PCI slots................................................................ 1-15  
PCI Express x1 slot ...............................................1-15  
PCI Express x16 slot .............................................1-15  
1.9  
Jumpers .............................................................................. 1-16  
1.10 Connectors ......................................................................... 1-19  
1.10.1 Rear panel connectors ..........................................1-19  
1.10.2 Internal connectors...............................................1-20  
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Contents  
Chapter 2: BIOS setup  
2.1  
Managing and updating your BIOS ........................................ 2-2  
2.1.1  
2.1.2  
2.1.3  
2.1.4  
2.1.5  
Creating a bootable floppy disk.............................. 2-2  
ASUS EZ Flash utility............................................... 2-3  
AFUDOS utility ........................................................ 2-4  
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ................................ 2-6  
ASUS Update utility ................................................ 2-8  
2.2  
BIOS setup program............................................................ 2-11  
2.2.1  
2.2.2  
2.2.3  
2.2.4  
2.2.5  
2.2.6  
2.2.7  
2.2.8  
2.2.9  
BIOS menu screen.................................................2-12  
Menu bar............................................................... 2-12  
Navigation keys.....................................................2-12  
Menu items ........................................................... 2-13  
Sub-menu items....................................................2-13  
Configuration fields...............................................2-13  
Pop-up window......................................................2-13  
Scroll bar............................................................... 2-13  
General help..........................................................2-13  
2.3  
Main menu........................................................................... 2-14  
2.3.1  
2.3.2  
2.3.3  
2.3.4  
System Time.........................................................2-14  
System Date .........................................................2-14  
Legacy Diskette A ...............................................2-14  
Primary and Secondary IDE Master/Slave;  
First and Second SATA.........................................2-15  
2.3.5  
2.3.6  
IDE Configuration ..................................................2-16  
System Information ..............................................2-17  
2.4  
Advanced menu.................................................................. 2-18  
2.4.1  
2.4.2  
2.4.3  
2.4.4  
2.4.5  
2.4.6  
2.4.7  
AMD Cool ʻnʼ Quiet Configuration .........................2-18  
JumperFree Configuration.....................................2-19  
CPU Configuration.................................................2-20  
Chipset ................................................................. 2-20  
Onboard Devices Configuration.............................2-27  
PCI PnP.................................................................. 2-28  
USB Configuration.................................................2-29  
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Contents  
2.5  
Power menu........................................................................ 2-30  
2.5.1  
2.5.2  
2.5.3  
2.5.4  
2.5.5  
Suspend Mode ......................................................2-30  
ACPI 2.0 Support .................................................2-30  
ACPI APIC Support ................................................2-30  
APM Configuration ................................................2-31  
Hardware Monitor..................................................2-32  
2.6  
2.7  
Boot menu.......................................................................... 2-34  
2.6.1  
2.6.2  
2.6.3  
Boot Device Priority..............................................2-34  
Boot Settings Configuration .................................2-35  
Security................................................................. 2-36  
Exit menu............................................................................ 2-38  
Chapter 3: Software support  
3.1  
3.2  
Installing an operating system.............................................. 3-2  
Support CD information........................................................ 3-2  
3.2.1  
3.2.2  
3.2.3  
3.2.4  
3.2.5  
Running the support CD.......................................... 3-2  
Drivers menu........................................................... 3-3  
Utilities menu.......................................................... 3-4  
Manual menu........................................................... 3-5  
ASUS Contact information...................................... 3-6  
v
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  
manufacturerʼs 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.  
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.  
Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to  
which the receiver is connected.  
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.  
The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics  
card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes  
or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party  
responsible for compliance could void the userʼs 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.  
vi  
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 could interrupt the grounding circuit.  
Make sure that your power supply is set 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.  
Operation 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 may become wet.  
Place the product on a stable surface.  
If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a  
qualified service technician or your retailer.  
vii  
K8N-VM specifications summary  
CPU  
Socket 754 for AMD Athlon™ 64/ Sempron processors  
Supports AMD 64 architecture that enables simultaneous  
32-bit and 64-bit architecture  
Supports AMD Cool ʻnʼ Quiet™ Technology  
Chipset  
Northbridge: NVIDIA® GeForce 6100  
Southbridge: NVIDIA® nForce 410  
Front Side Bus  
Memory  
1600 MT/s  
2 x 184-pin DIMM sockets support up to 2 GB of  
unbufferred ECC/non-ECC 400/333/266 MHz DDR  
memory modules  
Expansion slots  
1 x PCI Express™ x16 slot for discrete graphic card  
1 x PCI Express™ x1 slot  
2 x PCI slots  
Graphics  
Storage  
Integrated in the NVIDIA® GeForce™ 6100 Graphics  
Processing Unit (GPU)  
NVIDIA® nForce 410 media and communications  
processor (MCP) supports:  
- 2 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66/33 interfaces for four  
(4) hard disk drives  
- 2 x Serial ATA I/Serial ATA II 3 Gb/s hard disk  
drives support RAID 0 and RAID 1 configuration  
NVIDIA® MediaShield storage management technology  
High Definition  
Audio  
ADI AD1986A 5.1-channel High Definition Audio CODEC  
Supports Jack Sensing technology  
S/PDIF out interface  
LAN  
Integrated 10/100 Mb MAC with Realtek® ALC8201CL  
external PHY  
USB  
Supports up to 8 USB 2.0 ports  
Special features  
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2  
ASUS EZ Flash  
ASUS MyLogo2™  
Accessories  
1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable  
1 x SATA cable  
1 x SATA power cable  
1 x FDD cable  
I/O Shield  
User manual  
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K8N-VM specifications summary  
BIOS features  
Rear panel  
4 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, ACPI  
2.0a, SM BIOS 2.3  
1 x Parallel port  
1 x LAN (RJ-45) port  
4 x USB 2.0 ports  
1 x VGA  
1 x PS/2 keyboard port  
1 x PS/2 mouse port  
1 x Serial port  
5.1 channel audio I/O ports  
Internal  
connectors  
1 x Front panel audio connector  
1 x CD in audio connector  
1 x CPU fan connectors  
1 x S/PDIF Out connector  
2 x USB 2.0 connectors for four additional USB 2.0 ports  
24-pin ATX power connector  
4-pin x ATX 12V power connector  
Power  
Requirement  
ATX power supply (with 24-pin and 4-pin 12 V plugs)  
ATX 12 V 2.0 compliant  
Form Factor  
Micro-ATX: 9.6 in. x 7.6 in. (24.5cm x 19.3cm)  
WfM2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME  
Manageability  
Support CD  
contents  
Device drivers  
ASUS PC Probe II  
AMD Cool ʻnʼQuiet™ utility  
ASUS Live Update utility  
Anti-virus software (OEM version)  
*Specifications are subject to change without notice.  
ix  
x
This chapter describes the motherboard  
features and the new technologies  
it supports.  
Product  
1
introduction  
1.1  
Welcome!  
Thank you for buying an ASUS® K8N-VM motherboard!  
The 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 motherboard package for the following items.  
Motherboard  
Cables  
ASUS K8N-VM motherboard  
1 x Serial ATA signal cable  
1 x Serial ATA power cable  
1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable  
1 x Floppy disk drive cable  
Accessories  
I/O shield  
Application CD  
Documentation  
ASUS motherboard support CD  
User guide  
If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.  
1.3  
Special features  
1.3.1 Product highlights  
Latest processor technology  
The motherboard supports AMDAthlon™ 64 and AMD Sempron™ desktop  
processors. The AMDAthlon™ 64 is based on AMDʼs 64-bit architecture,  
which represents the landmark introduction of the industryʼs first x86-  
64 technology. This processor provides a dramatic leap forward in  
compatibility, performance, investment protection, and reduced total cost  
of ownership and development.  
The AMD Sempron™ is a 32-bit processor that provides the performance  
needs of value-conscious buyers. This processor is designed to deliver  
best-in-class performance for everyday computing. See page 1-9 for  
details.  
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PCI Express™ interface  
The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect  
technology that speeds up the PCI bus. PCI Express features point-to-point  
serial interconnections between devices and allows higher clockspeeds by  
carrying data in packets. This high speed interface is software compatible  
with existing PCI specifications. See page 1-15 for details.  
Serial ATA II technology  
The motherboard supports the Serial ATA 3 Gb/s technology through  
the Serial ATA interfaces. The Serial ATA II 3 Gb/s specification provides  
twice the bandwidth of the current Serial ATA products with a host of  
new features, including Native Command Queueing (NCQ), and Power  
Management (PM) Implementation Algorithm. Serial ATA allows for thinner,  
more flexible cables with lower pin count, reduced voltage requirement. See  
page 1-22 for details.  
The Hot Swap function is supported only in RAID mode.  
S/PDIF digital sound ready  
The motherboard supports the S/PDIF Out function through the S/PDIF  
interfaces on the rear panel and at midboard. The S/PDIF technology  
turns your computer into a high-end entertainment system with digital  
connectivity to powerful audio and speaker systems. See page 1-23 for  
details.  
USB 2.0 technology  
The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0  
specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from the  
12 Mbps bandwidth on USB 1.1 to a fast 480 Mbps on USB 2.0. USB 2.0  
is backward compatible with USB 1.1. See pages 1-17, 1-19 and 1-23 for  
details.  
ASUS K8N-VM  
1-3  
1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features  
ASUS 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 2-3 for details.  
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2  
This feature allows you to restore the original BIOS data from the support  
CD in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. This protection  
eliminates the need to buy a replacement ROM chip. See page 2-6 for  
details.  
ASUS MyLogo2™  
This feature allows you to personalize and add style to your system with  
customizable boot logos. See page 2-35 for details.  
C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall)  
The C.P.R. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to  
the BIOS default settings in case the system hangs due to overclocking.  
When the system hangs due to overclocking, C.P.R. eliminates the need  
to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. Simply shut down and  
reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default  
setting for each parameter.  
1-4  
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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 any component, place it on a grounded  
antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component.  
Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX  
power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from  
the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the  
motherboard, peripherals, and/or components.  
Onboard LED  
The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to  
indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode.  
This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug  
the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard  
component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard  
LED.  
R
K8N-VM  
SB_PWR  
ON  
Standby  
Power  
OFF  
Powered  
Off  
K8N-VM Onboard LED  
ASUS K8N-VM/PVG  
1-5  
1.5  
Motherboard overview  
1.5.1 Motherboard layout  
19.3cm (7.6in)  
PS/2  
T: Mouse  
KBPWR  
CPU_FAN  
B: Keyboard  
ATX12V  
COM1  
VGA  
USB1  
USB2  
Bottom:  
USB3  
USB4  
Top:  
RJ-45  
4Mb Flash  
ROM  
nVidia  
GeForce 6100  
Top:Line In  
Center:Line Out  
Below:Mic In  
R
Realtek  
PCIEX1_1  
K8N-VM  
PCIEX16  
nVidia  
nForce 410  
Super I/O  
CD  
CR2032 3V  
Lithium Cell  
CMOS Powe  
PCI1  
PCI2  
SATA2  
SATA1  
AAFP  
SB_PWR  
CLRTC  
Audio  
USBPW5678  
FLOPPY  
PANEL  
USB56  
USB78  
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1.5.2 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.  
1.5.3 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 can damage the motherboard.  
Place this side towards  
the rear of the chassis  
R
K8N-VM  
ASUS K8N-VM/PVG  
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1.5.4 Layout contents  
Slots  
Page  
1. PCI  
1-15  
1-15  
1-15  
2. PCI-E x 1  
3. PCI-E x 16  
Jumpers  
Page  
1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC)  
1-16  
1-17  
1-18  
2. USB Device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34, USBPW56, USBPW78)  
3. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR)  
Rear panel connectors  
Page  
1.  
2.  
PS/2 mouse port (green)  
Parallel port  
1-19  
1-19  
1-19  
1-19  
1-19  
1-19  
1-20  
1-20  
1-20  
1-20  
1-20  
3.  
LAN (RJ-45) port  
4.  
Line In port (light blue)  
Line Out port (lime)  
Microphone port (pink)  
USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4  
USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2  
Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port  
Serial port  
5.  
6.  
7.  
8.  
9.  
10.  
14.  
PS/2 keyboard port (purple)  
Internal connectors  
Page  
1.  
2.  
3.  
4.  
5.  
6.  
7.  
8.  
9.  
Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY)  
1-20  
1-21  
1-22  
1-23  
1-23  
1-24  
1-24  
1-25  
1-26  
IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE, SEC_IDE)  
Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2)  
Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT)  
USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78)  
Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP)  
Internal audio connector (4-pin CD)  
ATX power connectors (24-pin ATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V)  
System panel connector (20-1 pin PANEL)  
System power LED (Green 3-pin PLED)  
Hard disk drive activity LED (Red 2-pin IDE_LED)  
System warning speaker (Orange 4-pin SPEAKER)  
ATX power button/soft-off button (Yellow 2-pin PWRSW)  
Reset button (Blue 2-pin RESET)  
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