Asus K7M-RM - Manual (Page 4)

4 ASUS K7M-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 K7M-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 K7M-RM Components ............................................................. 12
3. HARDWARE SETUP ..................................................................... 14
3.1 K7M-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 Universal Retention Mechanism ...................................... 25
3.6.2 Heatsinks .......................................................................... 25
3.6.3 Installing the Processor .................................................... 26
3.6.4 Smart Thermal Solutions ................................................. 28
3.6.5 Recommended Heatsinks for Slot A Processors .............. 29
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 (AGP) Pro ............................. 33
3.7.4 Audio Modem Riser (AMR) Slot .................................... 33
3.8 External Connectors .................................................................. 34
3.9 Power Connection Procedures .................................................. 45
4. BIOS SETUP ..................................................................................... 46
4.1 Managing and Updating Your BIOS ......................................... 46
4.1.1 Upon First Use of the Computer System ......................... 46
4.1.2 Updating BIOS Procedures .............................................. 48