User Guide

1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
1.3 Special Features
1.3.1 Product highlights
AMD Athlon™ 64 processor support
The K8V-VM supports AMD Athlon
TM
64 and AMD Sempron
TM
processors. The
AMD Athlon
TM
64 processor is based on AMD 64 technology, which represents the
landmark introduction of the industry’s rst x86-64 technology. 64-bit computing,
the next generation technology to replace current 32-bit architecture, delivers
advanced system performance, faster memory access and increased productivity.
This motherboard provides excellent compatibility and exibility.
Serial ATA RAID
The on board VT8237A southbridge provides the complete solution for your RAID
requirements on different disk array standards, and supports RAID 0, RAID 1 and
JBOD congurations on two Serial ATA ports.
1.1 Welcome!
Thank you for buying the ASUS
®
K8V-VM motherboard!
The ASUS K8V-VM motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest
technologies making it another standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards!
Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the
items in your package with the list below.
1.2 Package Contents
Check your K8V-VM package for the following items.
ASUS K8V-VM motherboard
ASUS motherboard support CD
1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable
1 x Serial ATA cable kit (SATA/Power)
1 x FDD cable
I/O shield
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If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.