Asus A8V-VM manual Software3 support

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This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package.

Software3 support

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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 Disabled Change 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