Asus A8V-VM manual Welcome, Package contents

Page 14

1.1Welcome!

Thank you for buying an ASUS® A8V-VM motherboard!

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 A8V-VM motherboard
Cables	1 x floppy disk drive cable
	1 x Ultral DMA 133/100/66 cable
	1 x SATA power cable
	1 x SATA signal cable
Accessories	I/O shield
Application CDs	ASUS motherboard support CD
Documentation	User guide

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

1-	Chapter 1: Product introduction

Image 14

Contents Motherboard E2421 Second Edition January Table of contents Bios setup PCI PnP Power menu Suspend Mode Repost Video on S3 ResumeSoftware support This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian Ices Federal Communications Commission StatementCanadian Department of Communications Statement Operation safety Safety informationElectrical safety How this guide is organized Where to find more informationAbout this guide Typography Conventions used in this guideA8V-VM specifications summary USB LAN A8V-VM specifications summary Page Product Package contents WelcomeSpecial features Product highlightsInnovative Asus features Before you proceed Onboard LEDScrew holes Placement directionMotherboard overview Motherboard layout DIMMA164 DIMMA264Central Processing Unit CPU Installing the CPUTo install a CPU Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard OverviewAsus A8V -VM Installing the heatsink and fan A8V-VM CPU Fan Connector Memory configurations System memoryRecommended memory configurations DDR400 Qualified Vendors ListSides SS Single-Sided Remove the Dimm from the socket Installing a DimmRemoving a Dimm To install an expansion card Installing an expansion cardConfiguring an expansion card Expansion slotsStandard interrupt assignments IRQ assignments for this motherboardPCI Express x16 slot PCI Express x1 slotPCI slots Jumpers Clear RTC RAM ClrtcA8V-VM Keyboard Power Setting LAN port LED indications ConnectorsRear panel connectors Internal connectors Audio 2, 4, or 6-channel configurationA8V-VM IDE Connectors A8V-VM CPU Sata Connectors A8V-VM Fan Connectors A8V-VM USB 2.0 Connectors A8V-VM ATX Power Connectors A8V-VM Internal Audio Connector Chassis intrusion connector 4-1 pin Chassis AafpA8V-VM System Panel Connector Bios setup Managing and updating your Bios Creating a bootable floppy diskAsus EZ Flash utility From the Open field, typeTo copy the current Bios file using the Afudos utility Copying the current BiosUpdating the Bios file To update the Bios file using the Afudos utilityUtility verifies the file and starts updating the Bios Asus CrashFree Bios 2 utility Recovering the Bios from a floppy diskRecovering the Bios from the support CD Asus Update utility Installing Asus UpdateUpdating the Bios through the Internet Updating the Bios through a Bios file Bios setup program Default Bios settings for this motherboard apply for mostMenu bar Bios menu screenConfiguration Navigation keysSub-menu items Configuration fieldsMenu items Pop-up windowSystem Date Day xx/xx/xxxx Main menuSystem Time Legacy Diskette a 1 .44M, 3.5Type Auto LBA/Large Mode AutoPrimary, Secondary, Third and Fourth IDE Master/Slave Block Multi -sector TransferM AutoSystem Information CPU Frequency XXX value is auto-detected JumperFree ConfigurationAdvanced menu AGP/PCI Frequency AutoCPU Configuration Memclock Mode Auto NorthBridge ConfigurationMemory Configuration MCT Timing Mode AutoDram ECC Enable Disabled CMD-ADDR Timing Mode 2TECC Configuration AGP Bridge K8M890 AGP/PCI Express Configuration L2 Cache BG Scrub DisabledData Cache BG Scrub Disabled OnChip VGA Frame Buffer Size DisabledAudio Controller Enabled SouthBridge VIA VT8251 ConfigurationLAN Controller Enabled USB1.1 USB Ports ConfigurationUSB 8 PortsOnboard Devices Configuration PCI PnP PCI Latency TimerConfiguration options No Yes Plug and Play O/S NoPalette Snooping Disabled Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA YesAcpi Apic Support Enabled Power menuSuspend Mode Auto Repost Video on S3 Resume NoAPM Configuration Power On By PS/2 Mouse Disabled Power On By PME# DisabledPower On By KBC Enabled Power On By RTC Alarm DisabledCPU Fan Speed xxxxRPM or N/A CPU Temperature xxxºC/xxxºF MB Temperature xxxºC/xxxºFHardware Monitor Chassis Fan Speed xxxxRPM or N/A1st ~ xxth Boot Device 1st Floppy Drive Boot menuBoot Device Priority Hard -DISK DrivesBoot Settings Configuration Security Interrupt 19 Capture DisabledChange Supervisor Password Clear User Password User Access Level Full AccessChange User Password Password Check SetupExit & Save Changes Load Setup DefaultsExit menu Exit & Discard ChangesSoftware3 support Running the support CD Installing an operating systemSupport CD information Drivers menu Utilities menu Manual Microsoft DirectX Anti -virus UtilityAsus Contact information