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Table of contents Notices vi Safety information vii A8V-VM SE specifications summary x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Special features 1-3 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-3 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-4 1.4 Before you proceed 1-5 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.5.1 Motherboard layout 1-6 1.5.2 Placement direction 1-6 1.5.3 Screw holes 1-7 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-8 1.6.1 Overview 1-8 1.6.2 Installing the CPU 1-8 1.6.3 Installing the heatsink and fan 1-10 1.7 System memory 1-12 1.7.1 Overview 1-12 1.7.2 Memory...
Table of contents Notices vi Safety information vii A8V-VM SE specifications summary x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Special features 1-3 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-3 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-4 1.4 Before you proceed 1-5 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.5.1 Motherboard layout 1-6 1.5.2 Placement direction 1-6 1.5.3 Screw holes 1-7 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-8 1.6.1 Overview 1-8 1.6.2 Installing the CPU 1-8 1.6.3 Installing the heatsink and fan 1-10 1.7 System memory 1-12 1.7.1 Overview 1-12 1.7.2 Memory...
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...ensure that the power cables for disposal of electronic products. Do not place the product in your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you detect any damage, contact your local power company. • If the power ...existing system before using , contact your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that your power supply is broken, do not try to the correct voltage in any area where it may become wet. •...
...ensure that the power cables for disposal of electronic products. Do not place the product in your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you detect any damage, contact your local power company. • If the power ...existing system before using , contact your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that your power supply is broken, do not try to the correct voltage in any area where it may become wet. •...
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... CD that may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that comes with the motherboard package. It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Where to find more information Refer to perform when installing system... descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the standard package. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. Optional documentation Your product package may have to the ...
... CD that may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that comes with the motherboard package. It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Where to find more information Refer to perform when installing system... descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the standard package. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. Optional documentation Your product package may have to the ...
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This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction
This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction
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... in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! Before you for the following items. Motherboard ASUS A8V-VM SE motherboard Cables Accessories 1 x floppy disk drive cable 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x SATA cable kit (SATA/power) I/O shield Application CD...
... in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! Before you for the following items. Motherboard ASUS A8V-VM SE motherboard Cables Accessories 1 x floppy disk drive cable 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x SATA cable kit (SATA/power) I/O shield Application CD...
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...dynamically and automatically changes the CPU speed, voltage and amount of power depending on the task the CPU performs. USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from the 12 Mbps bandwidth on USB 1.1 to...meet demands for details. Dual-channel DDR400 memory support Employing the Double Date Rate (DDR) memory technology, the motherboard supports up to 150 MB/s data transfer rate. ASUS A8V-VM SE 1- See pages 1-20, 1-22, and 2-26 for the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications...
...dynamically and automatically changes the CPU speed, voltage and amount of power depending on the task the CPU performs. USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from the 12 Mbps bandwidth on USB 1.1 to...meet demands for details. Dual-channel DDR400 memory support Employing the Double Date Rate (DDR) memory technology, the motherboard supports up to 150 MB/s data transfer rate. ASUS A8V-VM SE 1- See pages 1-20, 1-22, and 2-26 for the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications...
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... or boot from the support CD in packets. See page 2-6 for details. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction ASUS MyLogo™ This new feature present in the motherboard allows you to personalize and add style to ‑point serial interconnections between devices and allows higher clockspeeds...boot logos. See page 1-18 for details. PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect technology that speeds up the PCI bus. ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to buy a replacement ROM chip. See page 2-33 for...
... or boot from the support CD in packets. See page 2-6 for details. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction ASUS MyLogo™ This new feature present in the motherboard allows you to personalize and add style to ‑point serial interconnections between devices and allows higher clockspeeds...boot logos. See page 1-18 for details. PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect technology that speeds up the PCI bus. ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to buy a replacement ROM chip. See page 2-33 for...
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... components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. R A8V-VM SE A8V-VM SE Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS A8V-VM SE 1- Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power...
... components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. R A8V-VM SE A8V-VM SE Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS A8V-VM SE 1- Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power...
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Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Doing so can cause you place it . Failure to do so can damage the motherboard. R Place this side towards the rear of the chassis A8V-VM SE 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis...
Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Doing so can cause you place it . Failure to do so can damage the motherboard. R Place this side towards the rear of the chassis A8V-VM SE 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis...
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R DDR DIMM_A1 (64 bit,184-pin module) DDR DIMM_B1 (64 bit,184-pin module) EATXPWR 1.5.3 Motherboard layout PS/2KBM T: Mouse B: Keyboard COM2 19.4cm(7.8in) ATX12V PS2_USB_PWR CPU_FAN Socket 939 PARALLEL PORT VGA USB12 Bottom: USB3 USB4 Top: RJ-45 Top:Line In Center:Line Out Below:Mic In CD RTL8201CL Super I/O ALC660 AAFP CHA_FAN VIA K8M890 PCIEX1_1 A8V-VM SE PCIEX16 4M BIOS CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power PCI1 USB56_WFG USB56 PCI2 FLOPPY USB78 VIA VT8237A SPEAKER SB_PWR F_PANEL SATA1 CLRTC SATA2 24.5cm (9.6in) PRI_IDE SEC_IDE ASUS A8V-VM SE 1-
R DDR DIMM_A1 (64 bit,184-pin module) DDR DIMM_B1 (64 bit,184-pin module) EATXPWR 1.5.3 Motherboard layout PS/2KBM T: Mouse B: Keyboard COM2 19.4cm(7.8in) ATX12V PS2_USB_PWR CPU_FAN Socket 939 PARALLEL PORT VGA USB12 Bottom: USB3 USB4 Top: RJ-45 Top:Line In Center:Line Out Below:Mic In CD RTL8201CL Super I/O ALC660 AAFP CHA_FAN VIA K8M890 PCIEX1_1 A8V-VM SE PCIEX16 4M BIOS CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power PCI1 USB56_WFG USB56 PCI2 FLOPPY USB78 VIA VT8237A SPEAKER SB_PWR F_PANEL SATA1 CLRTC SATA2 24.5cm (9.6in) PRI_IDE SEC_IDE ASUS A8V-VM SE 1-
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...R A8V-VM SE A8V-VM SE CPU Socket 939 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is facing towards you and the load lever is on the socket to ensure correct installation. The 128-bit-wide data paths of the marked corner (with gold triangle) on the motherboard. ...corner on your left. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction Locate the CPU socket on the CPU. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) 1.6.1 Overview The motherboard comes with only 32-bit or 64-bit wide data paths. Take note of these processors can run applications faster than processors with a surface mount...
...R A8V-VM SE A8V-VM SE CPU Socket 939 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is facing towards you and the load lever is on the socket to ensure correct installation. The 128-bit-wide data paths of the marked corner (with gold triangle) on the motherboard. ...corner on your left. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction Locate the CPU socket on the CPU. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) 1.6.1 Overview The motherboard comes with only 32-bit or 64-bit wide data paths. Take note of these processors can run applications faster than processors with a surface mount...
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.... If the instructions in this section do not have to remove the retention module base when installing the CPU or installing other motherboard components. • If you install the heatsink and fan assembly. CPU Fan CPU Heatsink Retention bracket Retention Module Base Retention bracket...CPU, making sure that the heatsink fits properly on the retention module base. • The retention module base is already installed on the motherboard upon purchase. • You do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction Follow these steps ...
.... If the instructions in this section do not have to remove the retention module base when installing the CPU or installing other motherboard components. • If you install the heatsink and fan assembly. CPU Fan CPU Heatsink Retention bracket Retention Module Base Retention bracket...CPU, making sure that the heatsink fits properly on the retention module base. • The retention module base is already installed on the motherboard upon purchase. • You do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction Follow these steps ...
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Align the other end of the retention bracket to the module base. 5. Push down the retention bracket lock on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. CPU_FAN R GND +12V Tachometer A8V-VM SE A8V-VM SE CPU Fan Connector ASUS A8V-VM SE Do not forget to the retention module base. A clicking sound denotes that the fan and heatsink assembly perfectly fits the retention mechanism...
Align the other end of the retention bracket to the module base. 5. Push down the retention bracket lock on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. CPU_FAN R GND +12V Tachometer A8V-VM SE A8V-VM SE CPU Fan Connector ASUS A8V-VM SE Do not forget to the retention module base. A clicking sound denotes that the fan and heatsink assembly perfectly fits the retention mechanism...
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1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you are installing only one DIMM module for a Single-channel configuration, install ... from the same vendor. See the Qualified Vendors List (QVL) on DIMM_B1. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction The following figure illustrates the location of the sockets: R A8V-VM SE A8V-VM SE 184-pin DDR DIMM Sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install 64MB, 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB, 2 GB unbuffered...
1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you are installing only one DIMM module for a Single-channel configuration, install ... from the same vendor. See the Qualified Vendors List (QVL) on DIMM_B1. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction The following figure illustrates the location of the sockets: R A8V-VM SE A8V-VM SE 184-pin DDR DIMM Sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install 64MB, 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB, 2 GB unbuffered...
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... steps to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. 1. ASUS A8V-VM SE 1-15 DO NOT force a DIMM into the 3 socket until the retaining clips snap back in only one direction. Remove the DIMM from the...
... steps to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. 1. ASUS A8V-VM SE 1-15 DO NOT force a DIMM into the 3 socket until the retaining clips snap back in only one direction. Remove the DIMM from the...
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...chassis). 3. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Failure to do so may need to install expansion cards. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the next page. 3. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. Install the software drivers for the card....to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Secure the card to the chassis with the screw you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you intend to use . 4. ...
...chassis). 3. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Failure to do so may need to install expansion cards. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the next page. 3. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. Install the software drivers for the card....to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Secure the card to the chassis with the screw you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you intend to use . 4. ...
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... slot 1 s� ha� r� ed Onboard USB controller 0 shared - - - - - - - Onboard USB controller 2 - - PCI slot 2 - Onboard EHCI controller - - ASUS A8V-VM SE 1-17 Standard interrupt assignments IRQ Priority 0 1 1 2 2 - 3 11 4 12 5 13 6 14 7 15 8 3 9 4 10 5 11 6 12 7 13 8 14 9 ...Numeric Data Processor Primary IDE Channel Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCI slot 1 shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - IRQ assignments for ISA ...
... slot 1 s� ha� r� ed Onboard USB controller 0 shared - - - - - - - Onboard USB controller 2 - - PCI slot 2 - Onboard EHCI controller - - ASUS A8V-VM SE 1-17 Standard interrupt assignments IRQ Priority 0 1 1 2 2 - 3 11 4 12 5 13 6 14 7 15 8 3 9 4 10 5 11 6 12 7 13 8 14 9 ...Numeric Data Processor Primary IDE Channel Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCI slot 1 shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - IRQ assignments for ISA ...
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The figure shows a LAN card installed on a PCI slot. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x16 graphic cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. The figure shows a graphics card installed on the PCI Express x1 slot. 1.8.4 ... support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.8.3 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. The figure shows a network card installed on the PCI...
The figure shows a LAN card installed on a PCI slot. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x16 graphic cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. The figure shows a graphics card installed on the PCI Express x1 slot. 1.8.4 ... support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.8.3 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. The figure shows a network card installed on the PCI...
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Connect the blue connector to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of device(s) Cable connector Master Black Black Slave Gray MSlaasvtee r Black or gray • Pin 20 on each Ultra DMA ... incorrect insertion when you connect the IDE cable. • Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cables. PRI_IDE R SEC_IDE A8V-VM SE A8V-VM SE IDE Connectors ASUS A8V-VM SE 1-23 2.
Connect the blue connector to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of device(s) Cable connector Master Black Black Slave Gray MSlaasvtee r Black or gray • Pin 20 on each Ultra DMA ... incorrect insertion when you connect the IDE cable. • Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cables. PRI_IDE R SEC_IDE A8V-VM SE A8V-VM SE IDE Connectors ASUS A8V-VM SE 1-23 2.