Asus A8V-VM manual Safety information, Electrical safety, Operation safety

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Safety information

Electrical safety

To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system.

When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device.

Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are unplugged.

Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit.

Make sure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area. If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using, contact your local power company.

If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer.

Operation safety

Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals that came with the package.

Before using the product, make sure all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact your dealer immediately.

To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry.

Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in any area where it may become wet.

Place the product on a stable surface.

If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer.

The symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in municipal waste. Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products.

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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