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2.2BIOS setup program

This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that you can update using the provided utility described in section “2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS.”

Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your system, or prompted to “Run Setup”. This section explains how to configure your system using this utility.

Even if you are not prompted to use the Setup program, you can change the configuration of your computer in the future. For example, you can enable the security password feature or change the power management settings. This requires you to reconfigure your system using the BIOS Setup program so that the computer can recognize these changes and record them in the CMOS RAM of the firmware hub.

The firmware hub on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. When you start up the computer, the system provides you with the opportunity to run this program. Press <Del> during the Power-On Self-Test (POST) to enter the Setup utility; otherwise, POST continues with its test routines.

If you wish to enter Setup after POST, restart the system by pressing <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<Del>, or by pressing the reset button on the system chassis. You can also restart by turning the system off and then back on. Do this last option only if the first two failed.

The Setup program is designed to make it as easy to use as possible. Being a menu-driven program, it lets you scroll through the various sub-menus and make your selections from the available options using the navigation keys.

The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply for most

conditions to ensure optimum performance. If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Default Settings item under the Exit Menu. See section “2.7 Exit Menu.”

The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen.

Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard and .

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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 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 Remove the Dimm from the socket Installing a DimmRemoving a Dimm Configuring an expansion card Installing an expansion cardTo install an expansion card Expansion slotsIRQ 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 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 AutoDram ECC Enable Disabled CMD-ADDR Timing Mode 2TECC Configuration 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 Security Interrupt 19 Capture DisabledChange Supervisor Password Change User Password User Access Level Full AccessClear User Password Password Check SetupExit menu Load Setup DefaultsExit & Save Changes Exit & Discard ChangesSoftware3 support Running the support CD Installing an operating systemSupport CD information Drivers menu Utilities menu Microsoft DirectX Anti -virus Utility ManualAsus Contact information