Table Of Contents - Asus Motherboard K7M User Manual

1. INTRODUCTION ............................................................................. 7
1.1 How This Manual Is Organized .................................................. 7
1.2 Item Checklist ............................................................................. 7
2. FEATURES ........................................................................................ 8
2.1 The ASUS K7M Motherboard .................................................... 8
2.1.1 Specifications ..................................................................... 8
2.1.1.1 Optional Components .................................................. 9
2.1.2 Performance ..................................................................... 10
2.1.3 Intelligence (only with optional hardware monitor) ........ 11
2.2 Motherboard Parts ..................................................................... 12
3. HARDWARE SETUP ..................................................................... 14
3.1 Motherboard Layout ................................................................. 14
3.2 Layout Contents ........................................................................ 15
3.3 Hardware Setup Procedure ....................................................... 17
3.4 Motherboard Settings ................................................................ 17
3.5 System Memory (DIMM) ......................................................... 22
3.5.1 General DIMM Notes ...................................................... 22
3.5.2 DIMM Memory Installation ............................................ 23
3.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ................................................. 25
3.6.1 Universal Retention Mechanism ...................................... 25
3.6.2 Heatsinks .......................................................................... 25
3.6.3 Installing the Processor .................................................... 26
3.6.4 Smart Thermal Solutions ................................................. 28
3.6.5 Recommended Heatsinks for Slot A Processors .............. 29
3.7. Expansion Cards ........................................................................ 31
3.7.1 Expansion Card Installation Procedure ............................ 31
3.7.2 Assigning IRQs for Expansion Cards .............................. 31
3.7.3 Assigning DMA Channels for ISA Cards ........................ 32
3.7.4 ISA Cards and Hardware Monitor ................................... 33
3.7.5 Accelerated Graphics Port ............................................... 33
3.7.6 Audio Modem Riser (AMR) Slot .................................... 33
3.8 External Connectors .................................................................. 34
3.9 Power Connection Procedures .................................................. 45
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ASUS K7M User's Manual