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  • Page 1 K7V-RM Slot A Motherboard USER’S MANUAL...
  • Page 2 Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing.

  • Page 3: Asus Contact Information

    ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Europe) Marketing Address: Harkortstr. 25, 40880 Ratingen, BRD, Germany Fax: +49-2102-442066 Email: sales@asuscom.de (for marketing requests only) Technical Support Hotline: MB/Others: +49-2102-9599-0 Notebook: +49-2102-9599-10 Fax: +49-2102-9599-11 Support (Email): www.asuscom.de/de/support (for online support) WWW: www.asuscom.de FTP: ftp.asuscom.de/pub/ASUSCOM ASUS K7V-RM User’s Manual...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    1. INTRODUCTION ................7 1.1 How This Manual Is Organized ..........7 1.2 Item Checklist ................7 2. FEATURES ..................8 2.1 The ASUS K7V-RM 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) ..
  • Page 5 4.4.3 PCI Configuration ............68 4.4.4 Shadow Configuration ............. 71 4.5 Power Menu ................72 4.5.1 Power Up Control ............74 4.5.2 Hardware Monitor ............76 4.6 Boot Menu ................77 4.7 Exit Menu ................. 79 ASUS K7V-RM User’s Manual...

  • Page 6: Federal Communications Commission Statement

    Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. ASUS K7V-RM User’s Manual...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    (1) Support CD with drivers and utilities (1) This Motherboard User’s Manual ASUS IrDA-compliant infrared module (optional) ASUS PCI-L101 Wake-On-LAN 10/100 Fast Ethernet Card (optional) IMPORTANT: It is strongly recommended that at least a 200-watt (235W for full configuration) ATX power supply be used for this motherboard. Make sure that...

  • Page 8: Features

    2. FEATURES 2.1 The ASUS K7V-RM Motherboard The ASUS K7V-RM motherboard is carefully designed for the demanding PC user who wants high-performance features in a small package. 2.1.1 Specifications • AMD Athlon™ Processor Support: Supports AMD Athlon™ processor de- signed for the AMD Athlon™ Processor Module (242-pin Slot A).

  • Page 9: Optional Components

    • PC Health Monitoring: Provides an easy way to examine and manage system status information, such as CPU and system voltages, temperatures, and fan status through the onboard hardware ASIC and the bundled ASUS PC Probe. • Additional USB Ports: For more peripheral connectivity, two additional USB ports are supported midboard.

  • Page 10: Performance

    PC 99 compliancy. The new PC 99 requirements for systems and components are based on the following high-level goals: Support for Plug and Play compatibility and power management for configuring and managing all system components, and 32-bit device drivers and installation procedures for Windows 95/98/NT. ASUS K7V-RM User’s Manual...

  • Page 11: Intelligence (Only With Optional Hardware Monitor)

    Remote Ring On (requires modem): This allows a computer with this motherboard to be turned on remotely through an internal or external modem. With this feature, users can access their computer from anywhere in the world! ASUS K7V-RM User’s Manual...

  • Page 12: K7V-Rm Motherboard Components

    2. FEATURES 2.2 K7V-RM Motherboard Components See opposite page for locations. Location Processor Support Slot A for AMD Athlon™ Processors ........1 Frequency Selection DIP Switches .......... 5 Chipsets/Chips North Bridge: VIA VT8371™ (System Controller) ..............2 South Bridge/Super I/O: VIA VT82C686A™...
  • Page 13 2. FEATURES K7V-RM Motherboard Component Locations ASUS K7V-RM User’s Manual...

  • Page 14: Hardware Setup

    3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.1 K7V-RM Motherboard Layout 24.4cm (9.6in) PS/2 T: Mouse PWR_FAN B: Keyboard 3VSBSEL T: Port0 CPU_FAN B: Port1 CLRTC COM1 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power 3.3V VT8371 CHA_FAN Power Source AGP4X & PC133 Memory Controller DIP Switches...

  • Page 15: Layout Contents

    Serial Infrared Module Connector (5-1 pins) 17) SMB p.41 SMBus Connector (5-1 pins) 18) CHASSIS p.42 Chassis Intrusion Alarm Lead (4-1 pins) 19) ATXPWR p.42 ATX Power Supply Connector (20 pins) 20) USBPORT p.43 USB Connector Set (10-1 pins) ASUS K7V-RM User’s Manual...
  • Page 16 System MessageLED Lead (2 pins) 24) RESET (PANEL) p.44 Reset Switch Lead (2 pins) 25) PWRSW (PANEL) p.44 ATX Power / Soft-Off Switch Lead (2 pins) 26) SMI (PANEL) p.44 System Management Interrupt Switch Lead (2 pins) ASUS K7V-RM User’s Manual...

  • Page 17: Hardware Setup Procedure

    DIP switches. The white block represents the switch’s position. The example below shows all the switches in the OFF position. 1 2 3 4 ® 1. Frequency Selection 2. Frequency Selection K7V-RM 3. Frequency Selection 4. Frequency Selection K7V-RM DIP Switches ASUS K7V-RM User’s Manual...
  • Page 18 K7V-RM 1 2 3 1 2 3 K7V-RM Jumper Mode Setting 2) PCI 3Volt Setting (3VSBSLT) This jumper allows you to select the voltage supplied to PCI devices. If you have PCI devices that require auxiliary power, set this jumper to 3 VSB.
  • Page 19 Motherboard (Default) K7V-RM K7V-RM 3.3V Power Source Setting 4) Onboard Audio Setting (available on audio model only) The onboard audio CODEC may be enabled or disabled using all of these jump- ers. Disable the onboard audio CODEC if you are using an PCI audio card on any of the expansion slots or a primary AMR on the AMR slot (see AMR Slot later in this section).
  • Page 20 105MHz 110.00MHz 35MHz 36.67MHz K7V-RM CPU External Frequency Selection NOTE: Frequency Multiple settings are not available here because AMD Athlon™ processors have locked Frequency Multiples. NOTE: The motherboard supports PC100 / PC133 DIMMs or VC SDRAMsfor system memory. Registered DIMMs are not supported (see 3.5 System Memory (DIMM).
  • Page 21 [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [ O N ] NOTE: For updated processor settings, visit the ASUS web site (see ASUS CON- TACT INFORMATION). WARNING! Premature wearing of the processor may result when overclocking. Be sure that the DIMM you use can handle the specified SDRAM MHz or else bootup will not be possible.

  • Page 22: System Memory (Dimm)

    SDRAM chips are generally thinner with higher pin density than EDO (Ex- tended Data Output) chips. • BIOS shows SDRAM memory on bootup screen. • Single-sided DIMMs come in 16, 32, 64,128, 256MB; double-sided come in 32, 64, 128, 256, 512MB. ASUS K7V-RM User’s Manual...

  • Page 23: Dimm Memory Installation

    ® 60 Pins K7V-RM 20 Pins K7V-RM 168-Pin DIMM Sockets The DIMMs must be 3.3V Unbuffered for this motherboard. To determine the DIMM type, check the notches on the DIMMs (see figure below). 168-Pin DIMM Notch Key Definitions (3.3V) DRAM Key Position...
  • Page 24 3. HARDWARE SETUP (This page was intentionally left blank.) ASUS K7V-RM User’s Manual...

  • Page 25: Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

    CPU fan is working. Without sufficient circulation, the processor could overheat and damage both the processor and the motherboard. You may install an auxiliary chassis fan, if necessary. 2. Install the Universal Retention Mechanism onto the motherboard. 3. Insert the processor. ASUS K7V-RM User’s Manual...

  • Page 26: Installing The Universal Retention Mechanism

    Your motherboard comes with a set of Universal Retention Mechanism (URM), which supports Athlon processors. There are two types of URMs: (A) With Inte- grated Retainer Pins and (B) With Separate Retainer Pins. URM (A) URM (B) Integrated Retainer Pins Separate Retainer Pins ASUS K7V-RM User’s Manual...
  • Page 27 NOTE: The following steps assume that you have already attached the heatsink and installed the URM into your motherboard. 1. Make sure that the processor substrate key is aligned with the Slot A connector key. Connector Key Substrate Key ASUS K7V-RM User’s Manual...

  • Page 28: Removing The Processor

    Push the two locks inward to disengage the latch feature and firmly lift the assembly out of the URM. Push lock inward CPU fan cable to fan connector CAUTION! You may wear gloves to protect your hands from the sharp edges when removing processors. ASUS K7V-RM User’s Manual...

  • Page 29: Smart Thermal Solutions

    3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.6.6 Smart Thermal Solutions Two smart solutions to Slot A CPU thermal problems are available from ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.: the ASUS Smart Fan or ASUS S-K7FAN and the ASUS P2T- Cable. Thermal Cable CPU Fan Cable ASUS S-K7FAN...

  • Page 30: Recommended Heatsinks For Slot A Processors

    The recommended heatsinks for the Slot A processors are those with three-pin fans, such as the ASUS Smart Fan, that can be connected to the motherboard’s CPU fan connector. These heatsinks dissipate heat more efficiently and with an optional hard- ware monitor, they can monitor the fan’s RPM and use the alert function with the...

  • Page 31: Expansion Cards

    6 IRQs free for expansion cards. If your motherboard has PCI audio onboard, an additional IRQ will be used. If your moth- erboard also has MIDI enabled, another IRQ will be used, leaving 4 IRQs free. ASUS K7V-RM User’s Manual...

  • Page 32: Standard Interrupt Assignments

    If using PCI cards on shared slots, make sure that the drivers support “Share IRQ” or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. Conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups that will make the system unstable or cards inoperable. ASUS K7V-RM User’s Manual...

  • Page 33: Accelerated Graphics Port Pro (Agp Pro)

    For availability, see your vendor or dealer. ASUS MR-1 Unlike that of standard cards, the component side of the specially-designed AMR card faces the motherboard’s expansion slots when the card is installed ® K7V-RM K7V-RM Audio Modem Riser (AMR) Slot ASUS K7V-RM User’s Manual...

  • Page 34: External Connectors

    This connection is for a standard keyboard using an PS/2 plug (mini DIN). This connector will not allow standard AT size (large DIN) keyboard plugs. You may use a DIN to mini DIN adapter on standard AT keyboards. PS/2 Keyboard (6-pin Female) ASUS K7V-RM User’s Manual...
  • Page 35 See Onboard Serial Port 1 in 4.2.2 I/O Device Con- figuration for settings. COM 1 COM 2 Serial Ports (9-pin Male) ASUS K7V-RM User’s Manual...
  • Page 36 Line In (light blue) allows tape players or other audio sources to be re- corded by your computer or played through the Line Out (lime). Mic (pink) allows microphones to be connected for inputting voice. Line Out Line In 1/8" Stereo Audio Connectors ASUS K7V-RM User’s Manual...
  • Page 37 (Pin 5 is removed to prevent inserting in the wrong orienta- tion when using ribbon cables with pin 5 plugged). FLOPPY NOTE: Orient the red markings on the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1. ® PIN 1 K7V-RM K7V-RM Floppy Disk Drive Connector ASUS K7V-RM User’s Manual...
  • Page 38 10) Wake-On-LAN Connector (3-pin WOL_CON) This connector connects to a LAN card with a Wake-On-LAN output, such as the ASUS PCI-L101 Ethernet card (see 7. Appendix). The connector powers up the system when a wakeup packet or signal is received through the LAN card.
  • Page 39 NOTE: The “Rotation” signal is to be used only by a specially designed fan with rotation signal. The Rotations per Minute (RPM) can be monitored using ASUS PC Probe (see section 6. SOFTWARE REFERENCE) or Intel LDCM Utility.
  • Page 40 15) Headphone True-Level Line Out Header (3 pin HPHONE) (optional) This connector allows you to connect a chassis mounted headphone to the motherboard instead of having to attach an external headphone onto the ATX connectors. ® K7V-RM HPHONE K7V-RM True-Level Line Out Header ASUS K7V-RM User’s Manual...
  • Page 41 ® (NC) IRRX K7V-RM K7V-RM Infrared Module Connector 17) SMBus Connector (5-1 pin SMB) This connector allows you to connect SMBus (System Management Bus) de- vices. SMBus devices communicate by means of the SMBus with an SMBus host and/or other SMBus devices. SMBus is a specific implementation of an I bus, which is a multi-device bus;...
  • Page 42 ® K7V-RM CHASSIS K7V-RM Chassis Open Alarm Lead 19) ATX Power Supply Connector (20-pin block ATXPWR) This connector connects to an ATX power supply. The plug from the power sup- ply will only insert in one orientation because of the different hole sizes. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly making sure that the pins are aligned.
  • Page 43 Optional USB USBPORT ® 1: USB Power 6: USB Power 2: USBP2– 7: USBP3– K7V-RM 3: USBP2+ 8: USBP3+ 4: GND 9: GND 5: NC K7V-RM USB Ports 2 and 3 ASUS K7V-RM User’s Manual...
  • Page 44 Wake-up can be controlled by settings in the BIOS but the keyboard will always allow wake-up (the SMI lead cannot wake up the system). Speaker Connector Power LED Reset SW ® Message LED ATX Power K7V-RM SMI Lead Switch* Requires an ATX power supply. K7V-RM System Panel Connectors ASUS K7V-RM User’s Manual...

  • Page 45: Starting Up The First Time

    No DRAM installed or detected One long beep followed by Video card not found or video card three short beeps memory bad High frequency beeps when CPU overheated system is working System running at a lower frequency ASUS K7V-RM User’s Manual...
  • Page 46 Shut Down, and then click Shut down the computer? The power supply should turn off after Windows shuts down. NOTE: The message “You can now safely turn off your computer” will not appear when shutting down with ATX power supplies. ASUS K7V-RM User’s Manual...

  • Page 47: Bios Setup

    4. In DOS mode, type A:\AFLASH <Enter> to run AFLASH. IMPORTANT! If “unknown” is displayed after Flash Memory:, the memory chip is either not programmable or is not supported by the ACPI BIOS and there- fore, cannot be programmed by the Flash Memory Writer utility. ASUS K7V-RM User’s Manual...

  • Page 48: Updating Bios Procedures

    BIOS revision will solve your problems. Care- less updating can result in your motherboard having more problems! 1. Download an updated ASUS BIOS file from the Internet (WWW or FTP) (see ASUS CONTACT INFORMATION on page 3 for details) and save to the disk you created earlier.
  • Page 49 If the Flash Memory Writer utility was not able to successfully update a complete BIOS file, your system may not be able to boot up. If this happens, your system will need servicing. ASUS K7V-RM User’s Manual...
  • Page 50 4. BIOS SETUP (This page was intentionally left blank.) ASUS K7V-RM User’s Manual...

  • Page 51: Bios Setup Program

    POST. NOTE: Because the BIOS software is constantly being updated, the following BIOS screens and descriptions are for reference purposes only and may not re- flect your BIOS screens exactly. ASUS K7V-RM User’s Manual...

  • Page 52: Bios Menu Bar

    Brings up a selection menu for the highlighted field <Home> or <PgUp> Moves the cursor to the first field <End> or <PgDn> Moves the cursor to the last field <F5> Resets the current screen to its Setup Defaults <F10> Saves changes and exits Setup ASUS K7V-RM User’s Manual...

  • Page 53: General Help

    Item Specific Help window located to the right of each menu. This window displays the help text for the currently highlighted field. NOTE: The item heading in square brackets represents the default setting for that field. ASUS K7V-RM User’s Manual...

  • Page 54: Main Menu

    This is required to support older Japanese floppy drives. Floppy 3 Mode support will allow reading and writing of 1.2MB (as opposed to 1.44MB) on a 3.5-inch diskette. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Drive A] [Drive B] [Both] ASUS K7V-RM User’s Manual...

  • Page 55: Primary & Secondary Master/Slave

    Primary IDE hard disk drives must have its partition set to active (also possible with FDISK). Other options for the Type field are: [None] - to disable IDE devices ASUS K7V-RM User’s Manual...
  • Page 56 NOTE: To make changes to this field, the Type field must be set to [User Type HDD] and the Translation Method field must be set to [Manual]. ASUS K7V-RM User’s Manual...
  • Page 57 IDE devices. Set to [Disabled] to suppress Ultra DMA capa- bility. NOTE: To make changes to this field, the Type field must be set to [User Type HDD]. Configuration options: [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] [Disabled] ASUS K7V-RM User’s Manual...

  • Page 58: Keyboard Features

    [6/Sec] [8/Sec] [10/Sec] [12/Sec] [15/Sec] [20/Sec] [24/Sec] [30/Sec] Keyboard Auto-Repeat Delay [1/4 Sec] This field sets the time interval for displaying the first and second charac- ters. Configuration options: [1/4 Sec] [1/2 Sec] [3/4 Sec] [1 Sec] ASUS K7V-RM User’s Manual...
  • Page 59 Short solder points to Clear CMOS ® K7V-RM K7V-RM Clear RTC RAM Halt On [All Errors] This field determines which types of errors will cause the system to halt. Configuration options: [All Errors] [No Error] [All but Keyboard] [All but...

  • Page 60: Advanced Menu

    CPU speed (the CPU’s internal frequency). Note that selecting a frequency higher than the CPU manufacturer recommends may cause the system to hang or crash. See System Hangup on page ASUS K7V-RM User’s Manual...
  • Page 61 [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] OS/2 Onboard Memory > 64M [Disabled] When using OS/2 operating systems with installed DRAM of greater than 64MB, you need to set this option to [Enabled]; otherwise, leave this on [Disabled]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS K7V-RM User’s Manual...
  • Page 62 OFF your system and restart. The system will start up in safe mode running at a DRAM-to-CPU frequency ratio of 3:3 and a bus speed of 100MHz. You will then be led to BIOS setup to adjust the configurations. ASUS K7V-RM User’s Manual...

  • Page 63: Chip Configuration

    3 items by reading the contents in the SPD (Se- rial Presence Detect) device. The EEPROM on the memory module stores critical parameter information about the module, such as memory type, size, speed, voltage interface, and module banks. Configuration options: [User Define] [By SPD] ASUS K7V-RM User’s Manual...
  • Page 64 It can greatly improve the dis- play speed by caching the display data. You must set this to UC (uncacheable) if your display card cannot support this feature; otherwise your system may not boot. Configuration options: [UC] [USWC] ASUS K7V-RM User’s Manual...

  • Page 65: I/O Device Configuration

    COM2 connec- tor, it will no longer work if you enable the infrared feature. See IrDA-Compliant Infrared Module Connector in 3.8 External Connectors. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS K7V-RM User’s Manual...
  • Page 66 If you have conflicts with the onboard modem/audio controller, you may set the appro- priate field to [Disabled]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS K7V-RM User’s Manual...
  • Page 67 Enable this field if you want to use the MIDI device onboard. MPU 401 I/O Base Address [300h-303h] This sets the I/O address for the onboard MIDI device. FM Enable (388h-38Bh) [Disabled] This field enables or disables the FM modulation feature. ASUS K7V-RM User’s Manual...

  • Page 68: Pci Configuration

    [Disabled] will disable the motherboard’s Symbios SCSI BIOS so that the BIOS on an add-on Symbios SCSI card can be used. If your Symbios SCSI card does not have a BIOS, the Symbios SCSI card will not function. Con- figuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] ASUS K7V-RM User’s Manual...
  • Page 69 ICU, you must set the field for that IRQ to [Yes]. For example: If you install a legacy ISA card that requires IRQ 10, then set IRQ10 Used By ISA to [Yes]. Configuration options: [No/ICU] [Yes] ASUS K7V-RM User’s Manual...
  • Page 70 ISA card is using that channel. If you install a legacy ISA card that requires a unique DMA channel, and you are not using an ICU, you must set the field for that channel to [Yes]. Configuration options: [No/ICU] [Yes] PCI/PNP ISA UMB Resource Exclusion ASUS K7V-RM User’s Manual...

  • Page 71: Shadow Configuration

    ROMs on them, you will need to know which addresses the ROMs use to shadow them specifically. Shadowing a ROM reduces the memory available between 640K and 1024K by the amount used for this purpose. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS K7V-RM User’s Manual...

  • Page 72: Power Menu

    Windows 3.x and Windows 95, you need to install Windows with the APM feature. For Windows 98 and later, APM is automatically installed. A battery and power cord icon labeled “Power Management” will appear in the “Control Panel.” Choose “Advanced” in the Power Management Properties dialog box. ASUS K7V-RM User’s Manual...
  • Page 73 4 seconds will place the system in sleep mode. Regardless of the setting, holding the ATX switch for more than 4 seconds will power off the system. Configuration options: [Soft off] [Suspend] ASUS K7V-RM User’s Manual...

  • Page 74: Power Up Control

    Con- figuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] IMPORTANT: This feature requires an optional network interface with Wake-On- LAN and an ATX power supply with at least 720mA +5V standby power. ASUS K7V-RM User’s Manual...
  • Page 75 This allows an unattended or automatic system power up. You may config- ure your system to power up at a certain time of the day by selecting [Every- day] or at a certain time and day by selecting [By Date]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Everyday] [By Date] ASUS K7V-RM User’s Manual...

  • Page 76: Hardware Monitor

    NOTE: If any of the monitored items is out of range, an error message will appear: “Hardware Monitor found an error. Enter Power setup menu for details”. You will then be prompted to “Press F1 to continue, DEL to enter SETUP”. ASUS K7V-RM User’s Manual...

  • Page 77: Boot Menu

    Pressing [Enter] will show the product IDs of all your con- nected ATAPI CD-ROM drives. Other Boot Device Select [INT18 Device (Network)] Configuration options: [Disabled] [SCSI Boot Device] [INT18 Device (Net- work)] [LANDesk (R) Service Agent] ASUS K7V-RM User’s Manual...
  • Page 78 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Boot Up Floppy Seek [Enabled] When enabled, the BIOS will seek the floppy disk drive to determine whether the drive has 40 or 80 tracks. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS K7V-RM User’s Manual...

  • Page 79: Exit Menu

    This option should only be used if you do not want to save the changes you have made to the Setup program. If you have made changes to fields other than system date, system time, and password, the system will ask for con- firmation before exiting. ASUS K7V-RM User’s Manual...

  • Page 80: Load Setup Defaults

    This option saves your selections without exiting the Setup program. You can then return to other menus and make changes. After selecting this op- tion, all selections are saved and a confirmation is requested. Select [Yes] to save any changes to the non-volatile RAM. ASUS K7V-RM User’s Manual...

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