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...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 configurations 1-12 1.7.3 Installing...
...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 configurations 1-12 1.7.3 Installing...
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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™ processors Supports AMD 64 architecture that ...
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™ processors Supports AMD 64 architecture that ...
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... Employing the Double Date Rate (DDR) memory technology, the motherboard supports up to 150 MB/s data transfer rate. See page 1-12 for the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. See page 1-24 for details. ASUS A8V-VM SE 1- Serial ATA technology The motherboard supports the ...fast 480 Mbps on AMD's 64-bit and 32-bit architecture, which represents the landmark introduction of system memory using DDR400/333/266 DIMMs. The ultra-fast 400MHz memory bus delivers the required bandwidth for details. The SATA specification allows for more flexible cables with USB 1.1....
... Employing the Double Date Rate (DDR) memory technology, the motherboard supports up to 150 MB/s data transfer rate. See page 1-12 for the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. See page 1-24 for details. ASUS A8V-VM SE 1- Serial ATA technology The motherboard supports the ...fast 480 Mbps on AMD's 64-bit and 32-bit architecture, which represents the landmark introduction of system memory using DDR400/333/266 DIMMs. The ultra-fast 400MHz memory bus delivers the required bandwidth for details. The SATA specification allows for more flexible cables with USB 1.1....
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...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 ECC or non-ECC DDR DIMMs into the DIMM sockets using the memory configuration in this section....installing only one DIMM module for a Single-channel configuration, install the module on DIMM_B1. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. See the Qualified Vendors List (QVL) on the next page. • If...
...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 ECC or non-ECC DDR DIMMs into the DIMM sockets using the memory configuration in this section....installing only one DIMM module for a Single-channel configuration, install the module on DIMM_B1. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. See the Qualified Vendors List (QVL) on the next page. • If...
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... V58C2256804SCT5B DS VM256D328BT-5 SS W942508CH-5 SS W942508CH-6 DS W942508BH-6 DS W942508CH-5 DS DS MDT25B25680-50530 DS GL3LC32G88TG-5A DIMM support A B Side(s): SS - Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest DDR 400 Qualified Vendors List. 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction Double-Sided DIMM Support: A - Single-Sided DS - supports one pair of...
... V58C2256804SCT5B DS VM256D328BT-5 SS W942508CH-5 SS W942508CH-6 DS W942508BH-6 DS W942508CH-5 DS DS MDT25B25680-50530 DS GL3LC32G88TG-5A DIMM support A B Side(s): SS - Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest DDR 400 Qualified Vendors List. 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction Double-Sided DIMM Support: A - Single-Sided DS - supports one pair of...
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... memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to pins 1-2. 4. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. ASUS A8V-VM SE 1-19 R A8V-VM SE A8V-VM SE...
... memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to pins 1-2. 4. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. ASUS A8V-VM SE 1-19 R A8V-VM SE A8V-VM SE...
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... the mechanism for detecting 80Pin ATA(PI) cable. ASUS A8V-VM SE Motherboard 2-17 The items in this menu are auto-detected by the BIOS. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. AMI BIOS Version : 0202 Build Date : 03.../23/06 Processor Type : AMD Athlon(tm) 64 Processor 3200+ Speed : 2000 MHz Count : 1 System Memory Installed Size : 256MB Usable Size : 192MB...
... the mechanism for detecting 80Pin ATA(PI) cable. ASUS A8V-VM SE Motherboard 2-17 The items in this menu are auto-detected by the BIOS. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. AMI BIOS Version : 0202 Build Date : 03.../23/06 Processor Type : AMD Athlon(tm) 64 Processor 3200+ Speed : 2000 MHz Count : 1 System Memory Installed Size : 256MB Usable Size : 192MB...
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...AGP/PCI EXPRESS Configuration SouthBridge VIA VT8237A Configuration HyperTransport Configuration AMD Cool ' N' Quiet Configuration Options for programming CPU MTRRs when using over 4G of system memory. GART Error Reporting [Disabled] Enables or disables the GART error reporting feature. Select an item then press to change the advanced chipset settings. Configuration...[Discrete] 2.4.2 Chipset The Chipset menu allows you to display the sub-menu. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] MTRR Mapping [Continuous] Determines the method used for NB ASUS A8V-VM SE Motherboard 2-19
...AGP/PCI EXPRESS Configuration SouthBridge VIA VT8237A Configuration HyperTransport Configuration AMD Cool ' N' Quiet Configuration Options for programming CPU MTRRs when using over 4G of system memory. GART Error Reporting [Disabled] Enables or disables the GART error reporting feature. Select an item then press to change the advanced chipset settings. Configuration...[Discrete] 2.4.2 Chipset The Chipset menu allows you to display the sub-menu. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] MTRR Mapping [Continuous] Determines the method used for NB ASUS A8V-VM SE Motherboard 2-19
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...: 200 MHz : 2.5 : 3 CLK : 8 CLK : 3 CLK : 2 CLK : 11 CLK : 24 CLK : 3 CLK : 5.0 ns : 6 ns Memory Configuration Memory Configuration Memclock Mode MCT Timing Mode User Config Mode Bank Interleaving Burst Length Hardware Memory Hole DDR Reference Voltage [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [4 Beats] [Disabled] [Auto] Memclock Mode [Auto] Sets the... memory clock mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Limit] The following item appears when the Memclock Mode item is set to [Limit]. Memclock Value...
...: 200 MHz : 2.5 : 3 CLK : 8 CLK : 3 CLK : 2 CLK : 11 CLK : 24 CLK : 3 CLK : 5.0 ns : 6 ns Memory Configuration Memory Configuration Memclock Mode MCT Timing Mode User Config Mode Bank Interleaving Burst Length Hardware Memory Hole DDR Reference Voltage [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [4 Beats] [Disabled] [Auto] Memclock Mode [Auto] Sets the... memory clock mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Limit] The following item appears when the Memclock Mode item is set to [Limit]. Memclock Value...
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...options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears when the DRAM ECC item is set to report and correct memory errors automatically maintaining system integrity. MCA DRAM ECC Logging [Disabled] Enables or disables the MCA DRAM ECC logging.... DRAM SCRUB REDIRECT [Disabled] Enables or disables the DRAM SCRUB REDIRECT. Configuration options: [8 Beats] [4 Beats] [2 Beats] Hardware Memory Hole [Disabled] Enables or disables the hardware memory hole. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-22 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DDR Reference Voltage [Auto...
...options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears when the DRAM ECC item is set to report and correct memory errors automatically maintaining system integrity. MCA DRAM ECC Logging [Disabled] Enables or disables the MCA DRAM ECC logging.... DRAM SCRUB REDIRECT [Disabled] Enables or disables the DRAM SCRUB REDIRECT. Configuration options: [8 Beats] [4 Beats] [2 Beats] Hardware Memory Hole [Disabled] Enables or disables the hardware memory hole. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-22 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DDR Reference Voltage [Auto...
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The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for the PCI device latency timer register. When set to [Yes], BIOS assigns an IRQ to PCI VGA card if the card ...to [No], BIOS configures all the devices in units of the PCI PnP menu items. Incorrect field values can function correctly. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS A8V-VM SE 2-27 2.4.4 PCI PnP The PCI PnP menu items allow you install a Plug and Play operating system, the operating system configures the Plug and Play devices...
The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for the PCI device latency timer register. When set to [Yes], BIOS assigns an IRQ to PCI VGA card if the card ...to [No], BIOS configures all the devices in units of the PCI PnP menu items. Incorrect field values can function correctly. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS A8V-VM SE 2-27 2.4.4 PCI PnP The PCI PnP menu items allow you install a Plug and Play operating system, the operating system configures the Plug and Play devices...