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GA-K8VM800M
AMD Socket 754 Processor Motherboard
User's Manual
Rev. 1001
12ME-K8VM800M-1001
Copyright
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Motherboard GA-K8VM800M Apr. 14, 2004
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Read Me First! When you installing AGP card, please make sure the following notice is fully understood and practiced. If your AGP card has "AGP 4X/8X (1.5V) notch" (show below), please make sure your AGP card is AGP 4X/8X. AGP 4X/8X notch Caution: AGP 2X card is not supported by VIA K8M800. You might experience system unable to boot up normally. Please insert an AGP 4X/8X card. GA-K8VM800M Motherboard - 4 - English
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English Prepare your computer... Computer motherboards and expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. To protect them against damage from static electricity, you should follow some precautions whenever you work on your computer. 1. Unplug your computer when working on the inside. 2. Use a grounded wrist strap before handling computer components. If you do not have one, touch both of your hands to a safely grounded object or to a metal object, such as the power supply c
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Table of Content Read Me First! .................................................................................... 4 Chapter 1 Introduction ........................................................................ 8 Features Summary ......................................................................................... 8 GA-K8VM800M Motherboard Layout .......................................................... 11 Block Diagram ..................................................................
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English Set Supervisor/User Password..................................................................... 49 Save & Exit Setup .......................................................................................... 50 Exit Without Saving ....................................................................................... 50 Chapter 4 Technical Reference......................................................... 53 @BIOS™ Introduction ........................................................
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Chapter 1 Introduction Features Summary TM CPU Socket 754 for AMD Althlon 64 processor (K8) 128K L1& 256K / 512K / 1M L2 cache on die , 800MHz FSB Support core frequencies in excess of 1.6 GHz(2800+) and faster Chipset Northbridge:VIA K8M800 Southbridge:VIA VT8237 Mem ory 2 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets,supports up to 2GB DRAM (Max) Supports DDR400/333/266/200 DIMM Supports 128MB/256MB/512MB/1GB unbuffered DRAM Supports only 2.5V DDR DIMM Slots 1 AGP slot supports 8X/4X(1.5V) mode
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English Hardware Monitor CPU/System fan revolution detect CPU temperature detect System voltage detect CPU/System fan fail warning BIOS Licensed AWARD BIOS Supports Q-Flash Additional Features Supports Thermal Shutdown function Supports @BIOS Supports EasyTune Overclocking Over Clock (CPU/DDR/AGP/PCI) by BIOS Form Factor Micro ATX size form factor 24.4cm x 24.4cm - 9 - Introduction
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GA-K8VM800M Motherboard Layout CPU_FAN MS / KB SOC KET 754 VIA K8M 800 A TX_12V F_AU DIO AUDIO AGP SU R_C EN SYS_FAN BIOS SATA1 PCI1 VIA V T8 237 SATA0 CODEC IR PCI2 CD_IN PCI3 BATTERY RTL8 100C GAME COMB F_U SB1F_U SB2 PWR_LE D SPDIF_IO INFO_LINK CLR_CMOS CI GA-K8VM800M Motherboard - 10 - English VGA USB COMA R_USB LPT LAN IT8705F GA-K8VM800M DDR1 DDR2 IDE2 ATX FDD F_PANEL IDE1 RAM_LED
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English Block Diagram AMD CPUCLK+/- (200M Hz) TM Althlon 64 AGP 4X/8X processor (K8) VGA Port AGPCLK H.T. Bus 800MHz (66MHz) DDR RAM 400/333/266/200MHz VIA K8M800 LAN RJ45 33 MHz 3 PCI 14.318 MHz RTL8100C BIOS IR Game Port LPC BUS VIA VT8237 Floppy IT8705F LPT Port PS/2 KB/Mouse 24 MHz 33M Hz 2 Serial ATA 8 USB Audio 2 COM Ports Ports CODEC PCICLK (33MHz) ATA33/66/100/133 IDE Channels - 11 - Introduction MIC LINE-IN AC97 Link LINE-OUT
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English Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process To set up your computer, you must complete the following steps: Step 1 - Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) Step 2 - Install memory modules Step 3 - Install expansion cards Step 4 - Install I/O Peripherals Cables Step 4 Step 1 Step 2 Step 4 Step 4 Step 3 Congratulations! You have accomplished the hardware installation! Turn on the power supply or connect the power cable to the power outlet. Continue with the BIOS/software installation. - 13
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Step 1: Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) Before installing the processor and cooling fan, adhere to the following warning: 1. Please make sure the CPU type is supported by the motherboard. 2. The processor will overheat without the heatsink and/or fan, resulting in permanent irreparable damage. 3. If you do not match the CPU socket Pin 1 and CPU cut edge well, it will cause improper installation. Please change the insert orientation. 4. Apply thermal grease between the processor and coo
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English Step1-2. When the processor is installed in the socket, apply thermal grease to the processor(as shown in Figure 3) prior to installing the heatsink. Phase change materials develop strong adhesive forces between the heatsink and processor. Removing the heatsink under such condi- tions can cause the processor to be removed from the socket without moving the socket lever to the unlocked position and then damage the processor pins or socket contacts. ** We recommend you to apply the therm
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Step 2: Install Memory Modules Before installing the memory modules, adhere to the following warning: 1. When RAM_LED is ON, do not install / remove DIMM from socket. 2. Please note that the DIMM module can only fit in one direction due to the one notch. Wrong orientation will cause improper installation. Please change the insert orientation. The motherboard has 2 dual inline memory module (DIMM) sockets. The BIOS will automatically detects memory type and size. To install the memory module, jus
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English Step 3: Install expansion cards 1. Read the related expansion card's instruction document before install the expansion card into the computer. 2. Remove your computer's chassis cover, screws and slot bracket from the computer. 3. Press the expansion card firmly into expansion slot in motherboard. 4. Be sure the metal contacts on the card are indeed seated in the slot. 5. Replace the screw to secure the slot bracket of the expansion card. 6. Replace your computer's chassis cover. 7. Power
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Step 4: Install I/O Peripherals Cables Step 4-1: I/O Back Panel Introduction PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Connector PS/2 Mouse Connector This connector supports standard PS/2 (6 pin Female) keyboard and PS/2 mouse. PS/2 Keyboard Connector (6 pin Female) / USB/LAN Connector Before you connect your device(s) into USB connector(s), please make sure your device (s) such as USB keyboard,mouse, scanner, LAN zip, speaker...etc. Have a standard USB interface. Also make sure your OS supports USB 0 USB 2
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English Parallel Port , Serial Port and VGA Port (LPT/COMA/VGA) This connector supports 1 standard COM port, 1 Parallel port and 1 VGA port. Device like Parallel Port (25 pin Female) printer can be connected to Parallel port; mouse and modem etc can be connected to Serial ports. COMA VGA Serial Port VGA Port (9 pin Male) (15 pin Female) After install onboard audio driver, you may con- Audio Connectors nect speaker to Line Out jack, microphone to MIC In jack. Device like CD-ROM,walkman etc. c
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Step 4-2: Connectors Introduction 1 3 2 5 10 6 11 12 4 7 14 16 22 8 21 13 17 18 19 15 20 9 1) ATX_12V 12) SUR_CEN 2) ATX (Power Connector) 13) SPDIF_IO 3) CPU_FAN 14) CD_IN 4) SYS_FAN 15) F_USB1 / F_USB2 5) FDD 16) IR 6) IDE1 / IDE2 17) GAME 7) SATA0 / SATA1 18) INFO_LINK 8) F_PANEL 19) COMB 9) PWR_LED 20) CLR_CMOS 10) RAM_LED 21) C I 11) F_AUDIO 22) BAT GA-K8VM800M Motherboard - 20 - English
