Asus A8V-VM manual SouthBridge VIA VT8251 Configuration, Serial ATA IDE Controller RAID

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SouthBridge VIA VT8251 Configuration

Serial ATA IDE Controller	[RAID]
RAID/AHCI BOOT Execute	[Enabled]
LAN Controller	[Enabled]
LAN BOOTROM	[Disabled]
Audio Controller	[Enabled]
USB1.1 Ports Configuration	[USB 8 Ports]
Legacy USB Support	[Enabled]
USB2.0 Ports Enabled	[Enabled]
PCI Delay Transaction	[Enabled]

Serial ATA IDE Controller [RAID]

Disables or sets the RAID mode.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [IDE] [RAID] [AHCI]

RAID/AHCI BIOS Execute [Disabled]

Enables or disables the RAID/AHCI BIOS execute feature. This item appears only when the Serial ATA IDE Controller item is set to RAID or AHCI.Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

LAN Controller [Enabled]

Enables or disables the onchip LAN controller.

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

LAN BOOTROM [Disabled]

Enables or disables the onchip LAN option ROM execute controller. This item appears only when the LAN Controller item is Enabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Audio Controller [Enabled]

Enables or disables the audio selection

Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

USB1.1 USB Ports Configuration[USB 8 Ports]

Configuration options: [Disabled] [USB 2 Ports] [USB 4 Ports] [USB 6 Ports] [USB 8 Ports]

Legacy USB Support [Enabled]

Enables/ disables support for legacy USB. AUTO option disables legacy support if no USB devices are connected.

USB2.0 Ports Enabled [Enabled]

Enables/disables USB2.0 host controller.

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Contents Motherboard E2421 Second Edition January Table of contents Bios setup PCI PnP Power menu Suspend Mode Repost Video on S3 ResumeSoftware 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 Typography Conventions used in this guideA8V-VM specifications summary USB LANA8V-VM specifications summary Page Product Package contents WelcomeSpecial features Product highlightsInnovative Asus features Before you proceed Onboard LEDMotherboard overview Placement directionScrew holes Motherboard layout DIMMA164 DIMMA264Installing the CPU To install a CPU Locate the CPU socket on the motherboardCentral Processing Unit CPU 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 Removing a Dimm Installing a DimmRemove the Dimm from the socket Installing an expansion card Configuring an expansion cardTo install an expansion card Expansion slotsStandard interrupt assignments IRQ assignments for this motherboardPCI slots PCI Express x1 slotPCI Express x16 slot Jumpers Clear RTC RAM ClrtcA8V-VM Keyboard Power Setting Rear panel connectors ConnectorsLAN port LED indications 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, typeCopying the current Bios Updating the Bios fileTo 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 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 mostBios menu screen ConfigurationMenu bar Navigation keysConfiguration fields Menu itemsSub-menu items Pop-up windowMain menu System TimeSystem Date Day xx/xx/xxxx Legacy Diskette a 1 .44M, 3.5LBA/Large Mode Auto Primary, Secondary, Third and Fourth IDE Master/SlaveType Auto Block Multi -sector TransferM AutoSystem Information JumperFree Configuration Advanced menuCPU Frequency XXX value is auto-detected AGP/PCI Frequency AutoCPU Configuration NorthBridge Configuration Memory Configuration Memclock Mode Auto MCT Timing Mode AutoECC Configuration CMD-ADDR Timing Mode 2TDram ECC Enable Disabled L2 Cache BG Scrub Disabled Data Cache BG Scrub DisabledAGP Bridge K8M890 AGP/PCI Express Configuration OnChip VGA Frame Buffer Size DisabledSouthBridge VIA VT8251 Configuration LAN Controller EnabledAudio Controller Enabled USB1.1 USB Ports ConfigurationUSB 8 PortsOnboard Devices Configuration PCI Latency Timer Configuration options No YesPCI PnP Plug and Play O/S NoPalette Snooping Disabled Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA YesPower menu Suspend Mode AutoAcpi Apic Support Enabled Repost Video on S3 Resume NoAPM Configuration Power On By PME# Disabled Power On By KBC EnabledPower On By PS/2 Mouse Disabled Power On By RTC Alarm DisabledCPU Temperature xxxºC/xxxºF MB Temperature xxxºC/xxxºF Hardware MonitorCPU Fan Speed xxxxRPM or N/A Chassis Fan Speed xxxxRPM or N/ABoot menu Boot Device Priority1st ~ xxth Boot Device 1st Floppy Drive Hard -DISK DrivesBoot Settings Configuration Change Supervisor Password Interrupt 19 Capture DisabledSecurity User Access Level Full Access Change User PasswordClear User Password Password Check SetupLoad Setup Defaults Exit menuExit & Save Changes Exit & Discard ChangesSoftware3 support Support CD information Installing an operating systemRunning the support CD Drivers menu Utilities menu Manual Microsoft DirectX Anti -virus UtilityAsus Contact information