1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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
®
K 8 N - V M m ot 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.
If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
1.2 Package 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
1.3 Special features
1.3.1 Product highli ghts
Latest processor technology
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.