SouthBridge VIA VT8251 Configuration | Asus A8V-VM guide

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 Resume Software 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 guide A8V-VM specifications summary USB LAN A8V-VM specifications summary Page Product Package contents Welcome Special features Product highlights Innovative Asus features Before you proceed Onboard LED Motherboard overview Placement directionScrew holes Motherboard layout DIMMA164 DIMMA264 Installing the CPU To install a CPU Locate the CPU socket on the motherboardCentral Processing Unit CPU Overview Asus A8V -VM Installing the heatsink and fan A8V-VM CPU Fan Connector Memory configurations System memory Recommended memory configurations DDR400 Qualified Vendors List Sides 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 slots Standard interrupt assignments IRQ assignments for this motherboard PCI slots PCI Express x1 slotPCI Express x16 slot Jumpers Clear RTC RAM Clrtc A8V-VM Keyboard Power Setting Rear panel connectors ConnectorsLAN port LED indications Internal connectors Audio 2, 4, or 6-channel configuration A8V-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 Aafp A8V-VM System Panel Connector Bios setup Managing and updating your Bios Creating a bootable floppy disk Asus EZ Flash utility From the Open field, type Copying the current Bios Updating the Bios fileTo copy the current Bios file using the Afudos utility To update the Bios file using the Afudos utility Utility verifies the file and starts updating the Bios Asus CrashFree Bios 2 utility Recovering the Bios from a floppy disk Recovering the Bios from the support CD Asus Update utility Installing Asus Update Updating the Bios through the Internet Updating the Bios through a Bios file Bios setup program Default Bios settings for this motherboard apply for most Bios menu screen ConfigurationMenu bar Navigation keys Configuration fields Menu itemsSub-menu items Pop-up window Main menu System TimeSystem Date Day xx/xx/xxxx Legacy Diskette a 1 .44M, 3.5 LBA/Large Mode Auto Primary, Secondary, Third and Fourth IDE Master/SlaveType Auto Block Multi -sector TransferM Auto System Information JumperFree Configuration Advanced menuCPU Frequency XXX value is auto-detected AGP/PCI Frequency Auto CPU Configuration NorthBridge Configuration Memory ConfigurationMemclock Mode Auto MCT Timing Mode Auto ECC 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 Disabled SouthBridge VIA VT8251 Configuration LAN Controller EnabledAudio Controller Enabled USB1.1 USB Ports ConfigurationUSB 8 Ports Onboard Devices Configuration PCI Latency Timer Configuration options No YesPCI PnP Plug and Play O/S No Palette Snooping Disabled Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA Yes Power menu Suspend Mode AutoAcpi Apic Support Enabled Repost Video on S3 Resume No APM Configuration Power On By PME# Disabled Power On By KBC EnabledPower On By PS/2 Mouse Disabled Power On By RTC Alarm Disabled CPU Temperature xxxºC/xxxºF MB Temperature xxxºC/xxxºF Hardware MonitorCPU Fan Speed xxxxRPM or N/A Chassis Fan Speed xxxxRPM or N/A Boot menu Boot Device Priority1st ~ xxth Boot Device 1st Floppy Drive Hard -DISK Drives Boot Settings Configuration Change Supervisor Password Interrupt 19 Capture DisabledSecurity User Access Level Full Access Change User PasswordClear User Password Password Check Setup Load Setup Defaults Exit menuExit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Software3 support Support CD information Installing an operating systemRunning the support CD Drivers menu Utilities menu Manual Microsoft DirectX Anti -virus Utility Asus Contact information