1.1 Welcome!

T h a n k y o u f o r b u y i n g a n A S U S

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K 8 N - V M m o t h e r b o a r d !

 

 

The 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.

1.2Package contents

Check your motherboard package for the following items.

Motherboard

ASUS K8N-VM motherboard

Cables

1 x Serial ATA signal cable

 

1 x Serial ATA power cable

 

1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable

 

1 x Floppy disk drive cable

Accessories

I/O shield

Application CD

ASUS motherboard support CD

Documentation

User guide

If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.

1.3Special features

1.3.1 Product hi ghli ghts

Latest processor technol ogy

The motherboard supports AMD Athlon™ 64 and AMD Sempron™ desktop processors. The AMD Athlon™ 64 is based on AMDʼs 64-bit architecture, which represents the landmark introduction of the industryʼs first x86- 64 technology. This processor provides a dramatic leap forward in compatibility, performance, investment protection, and reduced total cost of ownership and development.

The AMD Sempron™ is a 32-bit processor that provides the performance needs of value-conscious buyers. This processor is designed to deliver best-in-class performance for everyday computing. See page 1-9 for details.

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Chapter 1: Product introduction