Asus A8V-VM manual Menu items, Sub-menu items, Configuration fields, Pop-up window, Scroll bar

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2.2.4 Menu items

The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items.

The other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items.

System Time

[11:10:19]

System Date

[Thu 03/27/2003]

Legacy Diskette A

[1.44M, 3.5 in]

Language

[English]

Primary IDE Master

:[ST320413A]

Primary IDE Slave

:[ASUS CD-S340]

Secondary IDE Master

:[Not Detected]

Secondary IDE Slave

:[Not Detected]

Third IDE Master

:[Not Detected]

Fourth IDE Master

:[Not Detected]

IDE Configuration

 

System Information

 

Main menu items

Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field.

Use [+] or [-] to configure system time.

Select Screen

Select Item

+- Change Field

Tab Select Field

F1 General Help

F10 Save and Exit

ESC Exit

2.2.5 Sub-menu items

A solid triangle before each item on any menu screen means that the iteam has a sub-menu. To display the sub-menu, select the item and press <Enter>.

2.2.6 Configuration fields

These fields show the values for the menu items. If an item is user- configurable, you can change the value of the field opposite the item. You cannot select an item that is not user-configurable.

A configurable field is enclosed in brackets, and is highlighted when selected. To change the value of a field, select it then press <Enter> to display a list of options. Refer to “2.2.7 Pop-up window.”

2.2.7 Pop-up window

Select a menu item then press <Enter> to display a pop-up window with the configuration options for that item.

2.2.8 Scroll bar

A scroll bar appears on the right side of a menu screen when there are items that do not fit on the screen. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or <Page Up>/<Page Down> keys to display the other items on the screen.

2.2.9 General help

Advanced Chipset settings

 

 

 

 

 

WARNING: Setting wrong values in the sections below

 

 

 

may cause system to malfunction.

 

 

 

Configure DRAM Timing by SPD

[Enabled]

 

 

 

Memory Acceleration Mode

[Auto]

 

 

 

DRAM Idle Timer

[Auto]

 

 

 

 

DRAm Refresh Rate

[Auto]

 

 

 

 

Graphic Adapter Priority

[AGP/PCI]

 

 

 

 

Graphics Aperture Size

[ 64 MB]

 

 

 

 

Spread Spectrum

[Enabled]

 

 

Select Screen

ICH Delayed Transaction

[Enabled]

 

 

Select Item

 

+-

Change Option

MPS Revision

[1.4]

 

 

F1

General Help

 

 

F10

Save and Exit

 

 

 

 

ESC

Exit

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pop-up window

Scroll bar

At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item.

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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 Canadian Department of Communications Statement Federal Communications Commission StatementThis class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian Ices Electrical safety Safety informationOperation safety About this guide Where to find more informationHow 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 proceedMotherboard overview Placement directionScrew holes DIMMA164 DIMMA264 Motherboard layoutOverview Installing the CPUTo 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 Removing a Dimm Installing a DimmRemove the Dimm from the socket Expansion slots Installing an expansion cardConfiguring an expansion card To install an expansion cardIRQ assignments for this motherboard Standard interrupt assignmentsPCI slots PCI Express x1 slotPCI Express x16 slot Clear RTC RAM Clrtc JumpersA8V-VM Keyboard Power Setting Rear panel connectors 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 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 AutoECC Configuration CMD-ADDR Timing Mode 2TDram ECC Enable Disabled 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 Change Supervisor Password Interrupt 19 Capture DisabledSecurity Password Check Setup User Access Level Full AccessChange User Password Clear User PasswordExit & Discard Changes Load Setup DefaultsExit menu Exit & Save ChangesSoftware3 support Support CD information Installing an operating systemRunning the support CD Drivers menu Utilities menu Microsoft DirectX Anti -virus Utility ManualAsus Contact information