A8V-VM Ultra User Manual for English Edition
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A8V-VM Ultra 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™ ... devices with RAID 0, RAID 1, and 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 1 x...
A8V-VM Ultra 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™ ... devices with RAID 0, RAID 1, and 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 1 x...
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A8V-VM Ultra 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, RPL Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS LiveUpdate Utility Anti-Virus software ATX 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 Ultra 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, RPL Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS LiveUpdate Utility Anti-Virus software ATX Form Factor: 9.6 in x 7.8 in (24.4 cm x 19.4 cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. xi
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... USB controller 0 Onboard USB controller 1 Onboard USB controller 2 Onboard USB controller 3 Onboard EHCI controller Onboard SATA Controller Onboard Audio Controller Onboard LAN Integrated graphics A B C D E F G H shared - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - shared shared - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - IRQ assignments for ISA or PCI devices. shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - - - - - - ASUS A8V-VM Ultra 1-17 shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - -
... USB controller 0 Onboard USB controller 1 Onboard USB controller 2 Onboard USB controller 3 Onboard EHCI controller Onboard SATA Controller Onboard Audio Controller Onboard LAN Integrated graphics A B C D E F G H shared - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - shared shared - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - IRQ assignments for ISA or PCI devices. shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - - - - - - ASUS A8V-VM Ultra 1-17 shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - -
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This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or other audio sources. 5. LAN port LED indications 100 Mbps LED 10 Mbps LED 100 Mbps 10 Mbps LED LED Status Description Status Description OFF No link OFF ... and receiving LAN port 4. Line Out port (lime). In 4-channel and 6-channel configuration, the function of 100 Mbps to the table below for a PS/2 mouse. 2. ASUS A8V-VM Ultra 1-21 This port is for the LAN port LED indications. This port allows Gigabit connection with a speed of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 6. Refer...
This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or other audio sources. 5. LAN port LED indications 100 Mbps LED 10 Mbps LED 100 Mbps 10 Mbps LED LED Status Description Status Description OFF No link OFF ... and receiving LAN port 4. Line Out port (lime). In 4-channel and 6-channel configuration, the function of 100 Mbps to the table below for a PS/2 mouse. 2. ASUS A8V-VM Ultra 1-21 This port is for the LAN port LED indications. This port allows Gigabit connection with a speed of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 6. Refer...
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... connects a mouse, modem, or other end to the signal connector at the back of the audio ports in 2, 4, or 6-channel configuration. Refer to the audio configuration table below for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 8. VGA port. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). R A8V-VM ULTRA FLOPPY PIN 1 NOTE: Orient the red markings on the connector is for a PS/2 keyboard...
... connects a mouse, modem, or other end to the signal connector at the back of the audio ports in 2, 4, or 6-channel configuration. Refer to the audio configuration table below for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 8. VGA port. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). R A8V-VM ULTRA FLOPPY PIN 1 NOTE: Orient the red markings on the connector is for a PS/2 keyboard...
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... details. 1-28 Chapter 1: Product introduction AGND PRESENSE# MIC2_JD HP_HD A8V-VM ULTRA FP_AUDIO MIC2_L MIC2_R HP_R Jack_Sense HP_L A8V-VM ULTRA Front Panel Audio Connector • We recommend that supports High Definition Audio. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin FP_AUDIO) This connector is for the 4-pin audio cable that connects to the audio connector at the back of the front panel...
... details. 1-28 Chapter 1: Product introduction AGND PRESENSE# MIC2_JD HP_HD A8V-VM ULTRA FP_AUDIO MIC2_L MIC2_R HP_R Jack_Sense HP_L A8V-VM ULTRA Front Panel Audio Connector • We recommend that supports High Definition Audio. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin FP_AUDIO) This connector is for the 4-pin audio cable that connects to the audio connector at the back of the front panel...
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...option disables legacy support if no USB devices are connected. SouthBridge Configuration Serial ATA IDE Controller LAN Controller LAN BOOTROM High Definition Audio USB 1.1 Ports Configuration Lagacy USB Support USB 2.0 Ports Enable PCI Delay Transaction [IDE] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Auto] [...64257;guration options: [Disabled] [Auto] USB 1.1 Ports Configuration [USB 8 Ports] This option allows you to set the High Definition Audio. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] [Enabled] USB 2.0 Ports Enable [Enable] This option allows you to enable 2.0 USB host controllers...
...option disables legacy support if no USB devices are connected. SouthBridge Configuration Serial ATA IDE Controller LAN Controller LAN BOOTROM High Definition Audio USB 1.1 Ports Configuration Lagacy USB Support USB 2.0 Ports Enable PCI Delay Transaction [IDE] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Auto] [...64257;guration options: [Disabled] [Auto] USB 1.1 Ports Configuration [USB 8 Ports] This option allows you to set the High Definition Audio. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] [Enabled] USB 2.0 Ports Enable [Enable] This option allows you to enable 2.0 USB host controllers...
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Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. AMD Cool 'n'Quiet Drivers Installs AMD Cool 'n'Quiet Drivers. Realtek Audio Driver Installs Realtek Audio Driver. USB2.0 Driver Installs USB2.0 Driver. VIA 4 in 1 Drivers Install VIA 4 in 1 drivers. VIA Rhine Family Fast Ethernet Adapter Driver Install VIA Rhine Family Fast Ethernet Adapter driver. VIA Onboard VGA Driver Installs VIA Onboard VGA Driver. 3.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. ASUS A8V-VM Ultra 3-
Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. AMD Cool 'n'Quiet Drivers Installs AMD Cool 'n'Quiet Drivers. Realtek Audio Driver Installs Realtek Audio Driver. USB2.0 Driver Installs USB2.0 Driver. VIA 4 in 1 Drivers Install VIA 4 in 1 drivers. VIA Rhine Family Fast Ethernet Adapter Driver Install VIA Rhine Family Fast Ethernet Adapter driver. VIA Onboard VGA Driver Installs VIA Onboard VGA Driver. 3.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. ASUS A8V-VM Ultra 3-
Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide
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A8V-VM Ultra 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™ ... devices with RAID 0, RAID 1, and 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 1 x...
A8V-VM Ultra 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™ ... devices with RAID 0, RAID 1, and 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 1 x...
Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide
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A8V-VM Ultra 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, RPL Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS LiveUpdate Utility Anti-Virus software ATX 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 Ultra 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, RPL Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS LiveUpdate Utility Anti-Virus software ATX Form Factor: 9.6 in x 7.8 in (24.4 cm x 19.4 cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. xi
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... - - - - - - - - - shared shared - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - ASUS A8V-VM Ultra 1-17 shared - - - - - - shared - - - - - - otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. IRQ assignments for ISA or... 3 Onboard EHCI controller Onboard SATA Controller Onboard Audio Controller Onboard LAN Integrated graphics A B C D E F G H shared - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - ...
... - - - - - - - - - shared shared - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - ASUS A8V-VM Ultra 1-17 shared - - - - - - shared - - - - - - otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. IRQ assignments for ISA or... 3 Onboard EHCI controller Onboard SATA Controller Onboard Audio Controller Onboard LAN Integrated graphics A B C D E F G H shared - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - ...
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... (pink). PS/2 mouse port (green). This port connects a tape, CD, DVD player, or other devices. 3. This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or other audio sources. 5. Line In port (light blue). In 4-channel and 6-channel configuration, the function of 100 Mbps to the table below for a PS/2 mouse. 2. This port... Connectors 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1 2 3 4 5 6 11 10 9 8 7 1. This port is for the LAN port LED indications. Refer to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. ASUS A8V-VM Ultra 1-21
... (pink). PS/2 mouse port (green). This port connects a tape, CD, DVD player, or other devices. 3. This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or other audio sources. 5. Line In port (light blue). In 4-channel and 6-channel configuration, the function of 100 Mbps to the table below for a PS/2 mouse. 2. This port... Connectors 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1 2 3 4 5 6 11 10 9 8 7 1. This port is for the LAN port LED indications. Refer to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. ASUS A8V-VM Ultra 1-21
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Serial port. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). A8V-VM ULTRA Floppy Disk Drive Connector 1 - 22 Chapter 1: Product introduction Refer to the audio configuration table below for the function of the floppy disk drive. This 15-pin VGA port connects to the signal connector at the back of the audio ports in 2, 4, or 6-channel configuration. ... when using a FDD cable with serial specification. 11. This port connects a mouse, modem, or other end to a VGA monitor. 10. R A8V-VM ULTRA FLOPPY PIN 1 NOTE: Orient the red markings on the connector is for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 8.
Serial port. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). A8V-VM ULTRA Floppy Disk Drive Connector 1 - 22 Chapter 1: Product introduction Refer to the audio configuration table below for the function of the floppy disk drive. This 15-pin VGA port connects to the signal connector at the back of the audio ports in 2, 4, or 6-channel configuration. ... when using a FDD cable with serial specification. 11. This port connects a mouse, modem, or other end to a VGA monitor. 10. R A8V-VM ULTRA FLOPPY PIN 1 NOTE: Orient the red markings on the connector is for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 8.
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... (10-1 pin FP_AUDIO) This connector is for the 4-pin audio cable that supports High Definition Audio. Internal audio connector (4-pin CD) This connector is set to [Auto]. See page 2-24 for details. 1-28 Chapter 1: Product introduction R R 8. A8V-VM ULTRA CD(Black) Right Audio Channel CD_GND CD_GND Left Audio Channel A8V-VM ULTRA Internal audio connector 9. Connect one end of the front panel...
... (10-1 pin FP_AUDIO) This connector is for the 4-pin audio cable that supports High Definition Audio. Internal audio connector (4-pin CD) This connector is set to [Auto]. See page 2-24 for details. 1-28 Chapter 1: Product introduction R R 8. A8V-VM ULTRA CD(Black) Right Audio Channel CD_GND CD_GND Left Audio Channel A8V-VM ULTRA Internal audio connector 9. Connect one end of the front panel...
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... options: [Disabled] [Auto] [Enabled] USB 2.0 Ports Enable [Enable] This option allows you to set the High Definition Audio. Auto option disables legacy support if no USB devices are connected. SouthBridge Configuration Serial ATA IDE Controller LAN Controller LAN BOOTROM High Defi...ATA IDE Controller [IDE] This option allows you to enable 2.0 USB host controllers. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] High Definition Audio [Auto] This option allows you to set the Serial ATA IDE controller mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] LAN BootROM [...
... options: [Disabled] [Auto] [Enabled] USB 2.0 Ports Enable [Enable] This option allows you to set the High Definition Audio. Auto option disables legacy support if no USB devices are connected. SouthBridge Configuration Serial ATA IDE Controller LAN Controller LAN BOOTROM High Defi...ATA IDE Controller [IDE] This option allows you to enable 2.0 USB host controllers. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] High Definition Audio [Auto] This option allows you to set the Serial ATA IDE controller mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] LAN BootROM [...
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VIA Onboard VGA Driver Installs VIA Onboard VGA Driver. ASUS A8V-VM Ultra 3- Realtek Audio Driver Installs Realtek Audio Driver. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. USB2.0 Driver Installs USB2.0 Driver. VIA Rhine Family Fast Ethernet Adapter Driver Install VIA Rhine Family Fast Ethernet Adapter driver. AMD Cool 'n'Quiet Drivers Installs AMD Cool 'n'Quiet Drivers. 3.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. VIA 4 in 1 Drivers Install VIA 4 in 1 drivers.
VIA Onboard VGA Driver Installs VIA Onboard VGA Driver. ASUS A8V-VM Ultra 3- Realtek Audio Driver Installs Realtek Audio Driver. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. USB2.0 Driver Installs USB2.0 Driver. VIA Rhine Family Fast Ethernet Adapter Driver Install VIA Rhine Family Fast Ethernet Adapter driver. AMD Cool 'n'Quiet Drivers Installs AMD Cool 'n'Quiet Drivers. 3.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. VIA 4 in 1 Drivers Install VIA 4 in 1 drivers.