Asus A8V-VM manual Connectors, Rear panel connectors, LAN port LED indications

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1.PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse.

2.Parallel port. This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or other devices.

3.LAN (RJ-45) port. This port allows Gigabit connection with a speed of 100 Mbps to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. Refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications.

LAN port LED indications

	100 Mbps LED		10 Mbps LED
	Status	Description	Status	Description
	Orange	100 Mbps connection	OFF	No link
	OFF	No link	GREEN	10 Mbps connection
	BLINKING	Transmitting and receiving	BLINKING	Transmitting and receiving

100 Mbps 10 Mbps

LED LED

LAN port

4.Line In port (light blue). This port connects a tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources.

5.Line Out port (lime). This port connects a headphone or a speaker.

In 4-channel and 6-channel configuration, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out.

6.Microphone port (pink). This port connects a microphone.

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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 Federal Communications Commission Statement Canadian Department of Communications StatementThis class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian Ices Safety information Electrical safetyOperation safety Where to find more information About this guideHow this guide is organized 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 proceedPlacement direction Motherboard overviewScrew holes DIMMA164 DIMMA264 Motherboard layoutTo install a CPU Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard Installing the CPUCentral Processing Unit CPU OverviewAsus 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 Installing a Dimm Removing a DimmRemove the Dimm from the socket Configuring an expansion card Installing an expansion cardTo install an expansion card Expansion slotsIRQ assignments for this motherboard Standard interrupt assignmentsPCI Express x1 slot PCI slotsPCI Express x16 slot Clear RTC RAM Clrtc JumpersA8V-VM Keyboard Power Setting Connectors Rear panel connectorsLAN port LED indications 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 utilityUpdating the Bios file Copying the current BiosTo copy the current Bios file using the Afudos utility To update the 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 programConfiguration Bios menu screenMenu bar Navigation keysMenu items Configuration fieldsSub-menu items Pop-up windowSystem Time Main menuSystem Date Day xx/xx/xxxx Legacy Diskette a 1 .44M, 3.5Primary, Secondary, Third and Fourth IDE Master/Slave LBA/Large Mode AutoType Auto Block Multi -sector TransferM AutoSystem Information Advanced menu JumperFree ConfigurationCPU Frequency XXX value is auto-detected AGP/PCI Frequency AutoCPU Configuration Memory Configuration NorthBridge ConfigurationMemclock Mode Auto MCT Timing Mode AutoCMD-ADDR Timing Mode 2T ECC ConfigurationDram ECC Enable Disabled Data Cache BG Scrub Disabled L2 Cache BG Scrub DisabledAGP Bridge K8M890 AGP/PCI Express Configuration OnChip VGA Frame Buffer Size DisabledLAN Controller Enabled SouthBridge VIA VT8251 ConfigurationAudio Controller Enabled USB1.1 USB Ports ConfigurationUSB 8 PortsOnboard Devices Configuration Configuration options No Yes PCI Latency TimerPCI PnP Plug and Play O/S NoAllocate IRQ to PCI VGA Yes Palette Snooping DisabledSuspend Mode Auto Power menuAcpi Apic Support Enabled Repost Video on S3 Resume NoAPM Configuration Power On By KBC Enabled Power On By PME# DisabledPower On By PS/2 Mouse Disabled Power On By RTC Alarm DisabledHardware Monitor CPU Temperature xxxºC/xxxºF MB Temperature xxxºC/xxxºFCPU Fan Speed xxxxRPM or N/A Chassis Fan Speed xxxxRPM or N/ABoot Device Priority Boot menu1st ~ xxth Boot Device 1st Floppy Drive Hard -DISK DrivesBoot Settings Configuration Interrupt 19 Capture Disabled Change Supervisor PasswordSecurity Change User Password User Access Level Full AccessClear User Password Password Check SetupExit menu Load Setup DefaultsExit & Save Changes Exit & Discard ChangesSoftware3 support Installing an operating system Support CD informationRunning the support CD Drivers menu Utilities menu Microsoft DirectX Anti -virus Utility ManualAsus Contact information