Asus manual A8V-VM CPU Fan Connector

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2.Attach one end of the retention bracket to the retention module base.

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3.Align the other end of the retention bracket (near the retention bracket lock) to the retention module base. A clicking sound denotes that the retention bracket is in place.

Make sure that the fan and heatsink assembly perfectly fits the retention mechanism module base, otherwise you cannot snap the retention bracket in place.

4.Push down the retention bracket lock on the retention mechanism to secure the heatsink and fan to the module base.

5.When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN.

CPU_FAN

GND +12V Rotation

A8V-VM

A8V-VM CPU Fan Connector

Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector.

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Contents Motherboard E2421 Second Edition January Table of contents PCI PnP Power menu Suspend Mode Repost Video on S3 Resume Bios setupSoftware 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 Conventions used in this guide TypographyUSB LAN A8V-VM specifications summaryA8V-VM specifications summary Page Product Welcome Package contentsProduct highlights Special featuresInnovative Asus features Onboard LED Before you proceedScrew holes Placement directionMotherboard overview DIMMA164 DIMMA264 Motherboard layout Overview Installing the CPU To install a CPU Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard Central Processing Unit CPUAsus A8V -VM Installing the heatsink and fan A8V-VM CPU Fan Connector System memory Memory configurationsDDR400 Qualified Vendors List Recommended memory configurationsSides SS Single-Sided Remove the Dimm from the socket Installing a DimmRemoving a Dimm Expansion slots Installing an expansion cardConfiguring an expansion card To install an expansion cardIRQ assignments for this motherboard Standard interrupt assignmentsPCI Express x16 slot PCI Express x1 slotPCI slots Clear RTC RAM Clrtc JumpersA8V-VM Keyboard Power Setting LAN port LED indications ConnectorsRear panel connectors Audio 2, 4, or 6-channel configuration Internal connectorsA8V-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 Aafp Chassis intrusion connector 4-1 pin ChassisA8V-VM System Panel Connector Bios setup Creating a bootable floppy disk Managing and updating your BiosFrom the Open field, type Asus EZ Flash utilityTo update the Bios file using the Afudos utility Copying the current BiosUpdating the Bios file To copy the current Bios file using the Afudos utilityUtility verifies the file and starts updating the Bios Recovering the Bios from a floppy disk Asus CrashFree Bios 2 utilityRecovering the Bios from the support CD Installing Asus Update Asus Update utilityUpdating the Bios through the Internet Updating the Bios through a Bios file Default Bios settings for this motherboard apply for most Bios setup programNavigation keys Bios menu screenConfiguration Menu barPop-up window Configuration fieldsMenu items Sub-menu itemsLegacy Diskette a 1 .44M, 3.5 Main menuSystem Time System Date Day xx/xx/xxxxBlock Multi -sector TransferM Auto LBA/Large Mode AutoPrimary, Secondary, Third and Fourth IDE Master/Slave Type AutoSystem Information AGP/PCI Frequency Auto JumperFree ConfigurationAdvanced menu CPU Frequency XXX value is auto-detectedCPU Configuration MCT Timing Mode Auto NorthBridge ConfigurationMemory Configuration Memclock Mode AutoDram ECC Enable Disabled CMD-ADDR Timing Mode 2TECC Configuration OnChip VGA Frame Buffer Size Disabled L2 Cache BG Scrub DisabledData Cache BG Scrub Disabled AGP Bridge K8M890 AGP/PCI Express ConfigurationUSB1.1 USB Ports ConfigurationUSB 8 Ports SouthBridge VIA VT8251 ConfigurationLAN Controller Enabled Audio Controller EnabledOnboard Devices Configuration Plug and Play O/S No PCI Latency TimerConfiguration options No Yes PCI PnPAllocate IRQ to PCI VGA Yes Palette Snooping DisabledRepost Video on S3 Resume No Power menuSuspend Mode Auto Acpi Apic Support EnabledAPM Configuration Power On By RTC Alarm Disabled Power On By PME# DisabledPower On By KBC Enabled Power On By PS/2 Mouse DisabledChassis Fan Speed xxxxRPM or N/A CPU Temperature xxxºC/xxxºF MB Temperature xxxºC/xxxºFHardware Monitor CPU Fan Speed xxxxRPM or N/AHard -DISK Drives Boot menuBoot Device Priority 1st ~ xxth Boot Device 1st Floppy DriveBoot Settings Configuration Security Interrupt 19 Capture DisabledChange Supervisor Password Password Check Setup User Access Level Full AccessChange User Password Clear User PasswordExit & Discard Changes Load Setup DefaultsExit menu Exit & Save ChangesSoftware3 support Running the support CD Installing an operating systemSupport CD information Drivers menu Utilities menu Microsoft DirectX Anti -virus Utility ManualAsus Contact information