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1. INTRODUCTION ............................................................................. 7
1.1 How This Manual Is Organized .................................................. 7
1.2 Item Checklist ............................................................................. 7
2. FEATURES ........................................................................................ 8
2.1 The ASUS K7V Motherboard ..................................................... 8
2.1.1 Specifications ..................................................................... 8
2.1.1.1 Optional Components .................................................. 9
2.1.2 Performance ..................................................................... 10
2.2 K7V Motherboard Components ................................................ 12
3. HARDWARE SETUP ..................................................................... 14
3.1 K7V 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 Quick CPU Installation Procedure ................................... 25
3.6.2 Attaching the Heatsink ..................................................... 26
3.6.3 Installing the Universal Retention Mechanism ................ 26
3.6.4 Installing the Processor .................................................... 26
3.6.5 Removing the Processor .................................................. 28
3.6.6 Smart Thermal Solutions ................................................. 29
3.6.7 Recommended Heatsinks for Slot A Processors .............. 30
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 Accelerated Graphics Port Pro (AGP Pro) ....................... 33
3.7.4 Audio Modem Riser (AMR) Slot .................................... 33
3.8 External Connectors .................................................................. 35
3.9 Starting Up the First Time ........................................................ 47
4. BIOS SETUP ..................................................................................... 49
4.1 Managing and Updating Your BIOS ......................................... 49
4.1.1 Upon First Use of the Computer System ......................... 49
4.1.2 Updating BIOS Procedures .............................................. 50
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