GIFABYTE GA-K8VM800M AMD Socket 754 CPU system board installation Manual

This document introduces the features and characteristics of the GA-K8VM800M motherboard.

Brand: Gigabyte
Category: Motherboard
Document type: Installation Guide
Language: Chinese
Pages: 96
File format: PDF
File size: 10 MB
Published: 06 April, 2012
Updated: 30 September, 2023
Model: GA-K8VM800M
MD5 checksum: 8A34EF7CB7FF4E628558EACB961F31C0
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About this manual

This manual provides step‑by‑step installation instructions for the Gigabyte GA‑K8VM800M motherboard, including safety precautions, connector layouts, and BIOS configuration. It also contains the Declaration of Conformity and regulatory compliance information.

The document details the hardware specifications such as supported CPUs, memory types, expansion slots, and integrated peripherals, and offers guidance on BIOS updates, RAID setup, and troubleshooting common issues during installation. This manual is written in Chinese.

What's inside

Declaration of Conformity
Safety and EMC Compliance
CPU Socket and Supported Processors
Chipset Overview (VIA K8M800 / VT8237)
Memory Slots and Maximum Capacity
Expansion Slots (AGP, PCI, PCI‑Express)
Connector Overview (IDE, SATA, USB, Ethernet, Audio)
BIOS Introduction and Update Method
RAID Configuration
Installation Precautions

Specifications

CPU Socket	AMD Socket 754
Supported CPUs	AMD Athlon 64 K8 up to 1.6 GHz (2800+)
Northbridge Chipset	VIA K8M800
Southbridge Chipset	VIA VT8237
PCI Slots	3 PCI slots
IDE Connectors	2 IDE ports (UDMA 33/ATA 66/ATA 100/ATA 133)
SATA Ports	2 Serial ATA ports (SATA 1.5 Gb/s)
USB Ports	4 USB 2.0 ports
Audio Codec	Realtek ALC655

Frequently asked questions

What CPU socket does the GA‑K8VM800M motherboard use?

It uses an AMD Socket 754 for AMD Athlon 64 K8 processors.

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