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ASUS K7V-RM User’s Manual
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) ........ 11
2.2 K7V-RM Motherboard Components ........................................ 12
3. HARDWARE SETUP ..................................................................... 14
3.1 K7V-RM 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
3.6.3 Installing the Universal Retention Mechanism ................ 26
3.6.2 Attaching the Heatsink ..................................................... 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 .................................................................. 34
3.9 Starting Up the First Time ........................................................ 45
