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...or altered, unless such repair, modification of their respective companies, and are used only for backup purposes, without intent to infringe. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, ...benefit, without the express written permission of the product is authorized in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED...
...or altered, unless such repair, modification of their respective companies, and are used only for backup purposes, without intent to infringe. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, ...benefit, without the express written permission of the product is authorized in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED...
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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-...
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-...
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A8V-VM SE specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory VGA Expansion slots Storage Audio USB LAN ASUS special features BIOS features Back Panel I/O Ports Socket 939 for AMD® Athlon™ 64/Sempron™/Opteron...;,��a�n�d� JBOD configurations Realtek® ALC660 6-channel CODEC Supports up to 8 USB 2.0 ports Realtek® RTL8201CL 10/100M LAN PHY ASUS MyLogo ASUS EZ Flash ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 4 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.3 1 x Parallel port 1 x Serial port 1 x PS/2 keyboard port ...
A8V-VM SE specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory VGA Expansion slots Storage Audio USB LAN ASUS special features BIOS features Back Panel I/O Ports Socket 939 for AMD® Athlon™ 64/Sempron™/Opteron...;,��a�n�d� JBOD configurations Realtek® ALC660 6-channel CODEC Supports up to 8 USB 2.0 ports Realtek® RTL8201CL 10/100M LAN PHY ASUS MyLogo ASUS EZ Flash ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 4 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.3 1 x Parallel port 1 x Serial port 1 x PS/2 keyboard port ...
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xi A8V-VM SE specifications summary Internal I/O connectors Manageability Support CD contents Form Factor 1 x 24-pin ATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 2 x USB connectors for four additional USB 2.0 ports 1 x Front panel audio connector CPU/Chassis fan connectors 1 x CD audio-in connector 1 x System panel connector Wfm2.0, DMI2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS LiveUpdate Utility Anti-Virus software mATX Form Factor: 9.6 in x 7.8 in (24.4 cm x 19.4 cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice.
xi A8V-VM SE specifications summary Internal I/O connectors Manageability Support CD contents Form Factor 1 x 24-pin ATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 2 x USB connectors for four additional USB 2.0 ports 1 x Front panel audio connector CPU/Chassis fan connectors 1 x CD audio-in connector 1 x System panel connector Wfm2.0, DMI2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS LiveUpdate Utility Anti-Virus software mATX Form Factor: 9.6 in x 7.8 in (24.4 cm x 19.4 cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Serial ATA technology The motherboard supports the Serial ATA technology through the Serial ATA interfaces. ASUS A8V-VM SE 1- See page 1-12 for details. Latest processor and 64-bit computing technology The AMD Athlon™ 64, AMD�O��p... DDR400 memory support Employing the Double Date Rate (DDR) memory technology, the motherboard supports up to 150 MB/s data transfer rate. The SATA specification allows for thinner, more powerful computing. USB 2.0 is backward compatible with lower pin count, reduced voltage requirement, and up to 2GB of ownership...
Serial ATA technology The motherboard supports the Serial ATA technology through the Serial ATA interfaces. ASUS A8V-VM SE 1- See page 1-12 for details. Latest processor and 64-bit computing technology The AMD Athlon™ 64, AMD�O��p... DDR400 memory support Employing the Double Date Rate (DDR) memory technology, the motherboard supports up to 150 MB/s data transfer rate. The SATA specification allows for thinner, more powerful computing. USB 2.0 is backward compatible with lower pin count, reduced voltage requirement, and up to 2GB of ownership...
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... present in packets. See page 2-33 for details. ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to buy a replacement ROM chip. This protection eliminates the need to your system with existing PCI specifications. This high speed interface is software compatible with customizable ...boot logos. No need to restore the original BIOS data from a floppy disk. See page 2-6 for details. See page 2-3 for details. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features CrashFree BIOS 2 This...
... present in packets. See page 2-33 for details. ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to buy a replacement ROM chip. This protection eliminates the need to your system with existing PCI specifications. This high speed interface is software compatible with customizable ...boot logos. No need to restore the original BIOS data from a floppy disk. See page 2-6 for details. See page 2-3 for details. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features CrashFree BIOS 2 This...
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... Processing Unit (CPU) 1.6.1 Overview The motherboard comes with gold triangle) on the CPU. This mark should match a specific corner on the motherboard. Locate the CPU socket on the socket to ensure correct installation. 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...
... Processing Unit (CPU) 1.6.1 Overview The motherboard comes with gold triangle) on the CPU. This mark should match a specific corner on the motherboard. Locate the CPU socket on the socket to ensure correct installation. 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...
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... slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 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. 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 Express x16...
... slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 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. 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 Express x16...
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... configuration. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. This port is for the provided floppy disk drive (FDD) signal cable. R A8V-VM SE FLOPPY PIN 1 NOTE: Orient the red markings on the connector is for a PS/2 keyboard. 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1. A8V-VM SE Floppy Disk Drive Connector 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction VGA port. Pin 5 on the floppy ribbon cable to... 2.0 devices. 8. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). This 15-pin VGA port connects to PIN 1. Refer to prevent incorrect cable connection when using a FDD cable with serial specification. 11.
... configuration. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. This port is for the provided floppy disk drive (FDD) signal cable. R A8V-VM SE FLOPPY PIN 1 NOTE: Orient the red markings on the connector is for a PS/2 keyboard. 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1. A8V-VM SE Floppy Disk Drive Connector 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction VGA port. Pin 5 on the floppy ribbon cable to... 2.0 devices. 8. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). This 15-pin VGA port connects to PIN 1. Refer to prevent incorrect cable connection when using a FDD cable with serial specification. 11.
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... comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to a slot opening at the back of these connectors, then install the module to 480 Mbps connection speed. The USB2.0 module is purchased separately . 1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction R USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC A8V-VM SE USB56_WFG USB56 USB78 USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC A8V-VM SE USB2.0 Connectors 1 1 USB...
... comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to a slot opening at the back of these connectors, then install the module to 480 Mbps connection speed. The USB2.0 module is purchased separately . 1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction R USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC A8V-VM SE USB56_WFG USB56 USB78 USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC A8V-VM SE USB2.0 Connectors 1 1 USB...
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... DC +12V DC A8V-VM SE A8V-VM SE ATX Power Connectors GND GND +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK Ground +5 Volts Ground +5 Volts Ground +3 Volts +3 Volts Ground +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts Ground Ground Ground PSON# Ground -12 Volts +3 Volts • We recommend that you intend to use an ATX 12 V Specification 2.0‑compliant... a PSU with a minimum of 300 W. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are designed to connect the 4-pin ATX +12 V power plug; ASUS A8V-VM SE 1-27
... DC +12V DC A8V-VM SE A8V-VM SE ATX Power Connectors GND GND +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK Ground +5 Volts Ground +5 Volts Ground +3 Volts +3 Volts Ground +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts Ground Ground Ground PSON# Ground -12 Volts +3 Volts • We recommend that you intend to use an ATX 12 V Specification 2.0‑compliant... a PSU with a minimum of 300 W. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are designed to connect the 4-pin ATX +12 V power plug; ASUS A8V-VM SE 1-27
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...then press to display a pop-up window with the configuration options for that menu. 2.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that item. 2.2.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of a menu screen when there are items that do not fit... You cannot select an item that the item has a sub-menu. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display a list of options. ASUS A8V-VM SE Motherboard 2-13 To display the sub-menu, select the item, then press . 2.2.6 Configuration fields These fields show the values for the menu items. If an...
...then press to display a pop-up window with the configuration options for that menu. 2.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that item. 2.2.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of a menu screen when there are items that do not fit... You cannot select an item that the item has a sub-menu. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display a list of options. ASUS A8V-VM SE Motherboard 2-13 To display the sub-menu, select the item, then press . 2.2.6 Configuration fields These fields show the values for the menu items. If an...
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... & Device] [Host] [Device] 2.3.6 System Information This menu gives you to select the mechanism for detecting 80Pin ATA(PI) cable. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. ASUS A8V-VM SE Motherboard 2-17 ATA(PI) 80Pin Cable Detection [Host] Allows you an overview of the general system...
... & Device] [Host] [Device] 2.3.6 System Information This menu gives you to select the mechanism for detecting 80Pin ATA(PI) cable. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. ASUS A8V-VM SE Motherboard 2-17 ATA(PI) 80Pin Cable Detection [Host] Allows you an overview of the general system...
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...) support in the RSDT pointer list. 2.5 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 2.0 specifications. Select an item then press to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the Application...
...) support in the RSDT pointer list. 2.5 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 2.0 specifications. Select an item then press to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the Application...
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...Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. ASUS A8V-VM SE 2-31 Configuration options: [Ignored] [xxxRPM] Chassis Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays...the fan is not connected to display the detected temperatures. Select [Ignored] if you do not wish to the chassis, the specific field shows N/A. 2.5.4 Hardware Monitor Hardware Monitor CPU Temperature [35ºC/96.5ºF] CPU Fan Speed [3770 RPM] Chassis Fan...
...Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. ASUS A8V-VM SE 2-31 Configuration options: [Ignored] [xxxRPM] Chassis Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays...the fan is not connected to display the detected temperatures. Select [Ignored] if you do not wish to the chassis, the specific field shows N/A. 2.5.4 Hardware Monitor Hardware Monitor CPU Temperature [35ºC/96.5ºF] CPU Fan Speed [3770 RPM] Chassis Fan...