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ASUS K8V-VM - motherboard - micro ATX - K8M890 (discontinued)

ASUS K8V-VM - motherboard - micro ATX - K8M890

Entered CNET Catalog: 03/04/2007

SKU: K8V-VM

Manufacturer: ASUSTek Computer Inc.

Manufacturer description

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 flexibility by supporting either 64-bit or 32-bit architecture. The K8V-VM supports AMD Cool 'n' Quiet! Technology, which monitors system operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and frequency for a cool and quiet environment.

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ASUS K8V-VM - motherboard - micro ATX - K8M890 specifications

  • General
  • Product type (AE) Motherboard
  • Form factor Micro ATX
  • Width 9.6 in
  • Depth 7.6 in
  • Compatible Processors Sempron , Athlon 64
  • 64-bit Processor Compatibility Yes
  • Mainboard processor socket Socket 754
  • Chipset Type VIA K8M890 / VIA VT8237A
  • Data bus speed 800.0 MHz
  • BIOS type AMI
  • Storage key information ATA-133 , Serial ATA-150 (RAID)
  • Power connectors 4-pin ATX12V connector , 24-pin main power connector
  • Processor
  • Installed Qty (Max Supported) 0.0 ( 1.0 )
  • Memory
  • Cache Memory Type None
  • Supported RAM Technology DDR SDRAM
  • Supported RAM Integrity Check ECC , Non-ECC
  • RAM Installed ( Max ) 0.0 MB / 2.0 GB (max)
  • Supported RAM Speed PC3200 , DDR266/PC2100 , PC2700
  • RAM features Unbuffered
  • Video
  • Graphics Controller VIA Chrome9
  • Audio
  • Audio Output Sound card
  • Audio codec Realtek ALC660
  • Sound Output Mode 5.1 channel surround
  • Telecom / Networking
  • Modem None
  • Networking Network adapter - Realtek RTL8201CL - Ethernet , - Fast Ethernet
  • Features
  • BIOS Features WfM 2.0 support , DMI 2.0 support , SMBIOS 2.3 support , ASUS EZ Flash
  • Sleep / Wake Up Wake on LAN (WOL) , Mouse wake up , Keyboard wake up , Wake on USB port , Wake on ring (WOR)
  • Hardware Features AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology , CrashFree BIOS 2
  • Expansion / Connectivity
  • Expansion Slots Total (Free) 1.0 Processor - Socket 754 , 2.0 Memory - DIMM 184-pin , 1.0 PCI Express x16 , 1.0 PCI Express x1 , 2.0 PCI
  • Storage Interfaces VIA VT8237A : Serial ATA-150 - connector(s): 2 x 7pin Serial ATA - 2.0 device(s) - RAID 0 / RAID 1 / JBOD , VIA VT8237A : ATA-133 - connector(s): 2 x 40pin IDC - 4.0 device(s)
  • Interfaces 1.0 x Keyboard - Generic - 6 pin mini-DIN (PS/2 style) , 1.0 x Mouse - Generic - 6 pin mini-DIN (PS/2 style) , 1.0 x Parallel - IEEE 1284 (EPP/ECP) - 25 pin D-Sub (DB-25) , 1.0 x Serial - RS-232 - 9 pin D-Sub (DB-9) , 1.0 x Display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15) , 4.0 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A , 1.0 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX - RJ-45 , 1.0 x Audio - Line-in - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm , 1.0 x Audio - Line-out - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm , 1.0 x Microphone - Input - Mini-phone 3.5 mm , 1.0 x Storage - Floppy interface - 34 pin IDC , 1.0 x Audio - Line-in - 4 pin MPC
  • Additional connectors (optional) 4 x Hi-Speed USB
  • Miscellaneous
  • Cables Included 1.0 x Floppy cable , 1.0 x IDE cable , 1.0 x Serial ATA cable
  • Software Included (Mainboard) ASUS Live Update , ASUS PC Probe , Drivers & utilities
  • Miscellaneous compliant standards Plug and Play
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