A8V-VM Ultra User Manual for English Edition
Page 14
... it another standout in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction Before you for the following items. Motherboard ASUS A8V-VM Ultra motherboard Cables Accessories 1 x floppy disk drive cable 1 x Ultral DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x SATA cable kit (SATA/power) I/O shield Application CDs...
... it another standout in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction Before you for the following items. Motherboard ASUS A8V-VM Ultra motherboard Cables Accessories 1 x floppy disk drive cable 1 x Ultral DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x SATA cable kit (SATA/power) I/O shield Application CDs...
A8V-VM Ultra User Manual for English Edition
Page 15
... that dynamically and automatically changes the CPU speed, voltage and amount of system meomory using DDR400/333/266 DIMMs. The ultra-fast 400MHz memory bus delivers the required bandwidth for thinner, more powerful computing. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights AMD ...represents the landmark introduction of ownership and development. The SATA specification allows for the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. ASUS A8V-VM Ultra 1- See pages 1-20, 1-22, and 2-26 for details. Latest processor and 64-bit computing technology The AMD Athlon™...
... that dynamically and automatically changes the CPU speed, voltage and amount of system meomory using DDR400/333/266 DIMMs. The ultra-fast 400MHz memory bus delivers the required bandwidth for thinner, more powerful computing. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights AMD ...represents the landmark introduction of ownership and development. The SATA specification allows for the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. ASUS A8V-VM Ultra 1- See pages 1-20, 1-22, and 2-26 for details. Latest processor and 64-bit computing technology The AMD Athlon™...
A8V-VM Ultra User Manual for English Edition
Page 17
... comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any system component. Unplug the power cable from the power supply. R A8V-VM ULTRA A8V-VM ULTRA Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS A8V-VM Ultra 1- 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install components into the system. • Unplug the power...
... comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any system component. Unplug the power cable from the power supply. R A8V-VM ULTRA A8V-VM ULTRA Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS A8V-VM Ultra 1- 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install components into the system. • Unplug the power...
A8V-VM Ultra User Manual for English Edition
Page 21
..., then lift it fits in one correct orientation. Position the CPU above the socket such that it is locked. The CPU fits only in place. ASUS A8V-VM Ultra 1- 2. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket until it up to 90°-100° angle, otherwise the CPU does not fit in place...
..., then lift it fits in one correct orientation. Position the CPU above the socket such that it is locked. The CPU fits only in place. ASUS A8V-VM Ultra 1- 2. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket until it up to 90°-100° angle, otherwise the CPU does not fit in place...
A8V-VM Ultra User Manual for English Edition
Page 23
... bracket lock) to the retention module base. 1 2 3 4 5 3. Push down the retention bracket lock on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. ASUS A8V-VM Ultra 1-11 Make sure that the retention bracket is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to connect the CPU fan connector! A clicking sound denotes...the module base. 5. Align the other end of the retention bracket to the retention module base. CPU_FAN R GND +12V Tachometer A8V-VM ULTRA A8V-VM ULTRA CPU Fan Connector Do not forget to the connector on the retention mechanism to secure the heatsink and fan to plug this connector...
... bracket lock) to the retention module base. 1 2 3 4 5 3. Push down the retention bracket lock on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. ASUS A8V-VM Ultra 1-11 Make sure that the retention bracket is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to connect the CPU fan connector! A clicking sound denotes...the module base. 5. Align the other end of the retention bracket to the retention module base. CPU_FAN R GND +12V Tachometer A8V-VM ULTRA A8V-VM ULTRA CPU Fan Connector Do not forget to the connector on the retention mechanism to secure the heatsink and fan to plug this connector...
A8V-VM Ultra User Manual for English Edition
Page 25
...-J • • KDL388P4LA-50 • • KDL388P4EA-50 • • VDD9616A8A-5C • • PM4D328D50406EU • • PM4D328S50403DU • • (Continued on the next page) ASUS A8V-VM Ultra 1-13
...-J • • KDL388P4LA-50 • • KDL388P4EA-50 • • VDD9616A8A-5C • • PM4D328D50406EU • • PM4D328S50403DU • • (Continued on the next page) ASUS A8V-VM Ultra 1-13
A8V-VM Ultra User Manual for English Edition
Page 27
... only one direction. Locked Retaining Clip 1.7.4 Removing a DIMM Follow these steps to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. ASUS A8V-VM Ultra 1-15 Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM. 1 1 DDR DIMM notch Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 2. 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Make sure...
... only one direction. Locked Retaining Clip 1.7.4 Removing a DIMM Follow these steps to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. ASUS A8V-VM Ultra 1-15 Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM. 1 1 DDR DIMM notch Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 2. 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Make sure...
A8V-VM Ultra User Manual for English Edition
Page 29
... assignments for ISA or PCI devices. shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. ASUS A8V-VM Ultra 1-17 shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - shared shared - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - shared - - - - - - When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the...
... assignments for ISA or PCI devices. shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. ASUS A8V-VM Ultra 1-17 shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - shared shared - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - shared - - - - - - When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the...
A8V-VM Ultra User Manual for English Edition
Page 31
... cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then move the cap back to re-enter data. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Re-install the battery. ASUS A8V-VM Ultra 1-19 Remove the battery. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to...
... cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then move the cap back to re-enter data. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Re-install the battery. ASUS A8V-VM Ultra 1-19 Remove the battery. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to...
A8V-VM Ultra User Manual for English Edition
Page 33
... a speed of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 6. 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 Refer to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. 1.10 Connectors 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1 2 3 4 5 6 11 10 9 8 7 1. This port connects a tape, CD, DVD player...
... a speed of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 6. 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 Refer to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. 1.10 Connectors 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1 2 3 4 5 6 11 10 9 8 7 1. This port connects a tape, CD, DVD player...
A8V-VM Ultra User Manual for English Edition
Page 35
... 133/100/66 IDE devices. PRI_IDE R SEC_IDE A8V-VM ULTRA A8V-VM ULTRA IDE Connectors ASUS A8V-VM Ultra 1-23 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 ... setting Single device Two devices Cable-Select or Master Cable-Select Master Slave Mode of the following modes to match the covered hole on each Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable: blue, black, and gray. IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE, SEC_IDE) The onboard IDE connectors are three connectors ...
... 133/100/66 IDE devices. PRI_IDE R SEC_IDE A8V-VM ULTRA A8V-VM ULTRA IDE Connectors ASUS A8V-VM Ultra 1-23 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 ... setting Single device Two devices Cable-Select or Master Cable-Select Master Slave Mode of the following modes to match the covered hole on each Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable: blue, black, and gray. IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE, SEC_IDE) The onboard IDE connectors are three connectors ...
A8V-VM Ultra User Manual for English Edition
Page 37
... components. These are not jumpers! Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! CPU_FAN R GND +12V Tachometer A8V-VM ULTRA CHA_FAN GND +12V Tachometer A8V-VM ULTRA Fan Connectors ASUS A8V-VM Ultra 1-25
... components. These are not jumpers! Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! CPU_FAN R GND +12V Tachometer A8V-VM ULTRA CHA_FAN GND +12V Tachometer A8V-VM ULTRA Fan Connectors ASUS A8V-VM Ultra 1-25
A8V-VM Ultra User Manual for English Edition
Page 39
Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. ATX12V EATXPWR R +12V DC +12V DC A8V-VM ULTRA A8V-VM ULTRA 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 ... power-consuming devices. 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 Ultra 1 - 27 This PSU type has 24-pin and 4-pin power plugs. • If you intend to use a PSU with higher power output when ...
Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. ATX12V EATXPWR R +12V DC +12V DC A8V-VM ULTRA A8V-VM ULTRA 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 ... power-consuming devices. 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 Ultra 1 - 27 This PSU type has 24-pin and 4-pin power plugs. • If you intend to use a PSU with higher power output when ...
A8V-VM Ultra User Manual for English Edition
Page 41
...disk drive activity (Red 2-pin HD_LED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. 10. Ground Reset HDLED RESET A8V-VM ULTRA System Panel Connector The sytem panel connector is for the system power button. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to the connector ...System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) This connector supports several system chassis-mounted functions. R PLED PWRSW PLED+ PLEDPWR GND A8V-VM ULTRA F_PANEL IDELED+ IDELED- ASUS A8V-VM Ultra 1-29 Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF. • Reset...
...disk drive activity (Red 2-pin HD_LED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. 10. Ground Reset HDLED RESET A8V-VM ULTRA System Panel Connector The sytem panel connector is for the system power button. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to the connector ...System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) This connector supports several system chassis-mounted functions. R PLED PWRSW PLED+ PLEDPWR GND A8V-VM ULTRA F_PANEL IDELED+ IDELED- ASUS A8V-VM Ultra 1-29 Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF. • Reset...
A8V-VM Ultra User Manual for English Edition
Page 45
...+ during the Power-On Self Tests (POST). e. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash utility The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you rename the BIOS file to go through the long process of booting from a floppy disk and using EZ... When the correct BIOS file is not found in the BIOS chip so it is accessible by pressing + during POST to A8VVMUT.ROM. 2. ASUS A8V-VM Ultra 2- To update the BIOS using a DOS‑based utility. EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for the motherboard and rename the same to display the...
...+ during the Power-On Self Tests (POST). e. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash utility The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you rename the BIOS file to go through the long process of booting from a floppy disk and using EZ... When the correct BIOS file is not found in the BIOS chip so it is accessible by pressing + during POST to A8VVMUT.ROM. 2. ASUS A8V-VM Ultra 2- To update the BIOS using a DOS‑based utility. EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for the motherboard and rename the same to display the...
A8V-VM Ultra User Manual for English Edition
Page 47
... off power during flash BIOS Reading file ..... done Erasing flash .... The utility returns to prevent system boot failure! 5. WARNING!! done Please restart your computer 100% ASUS A8V-VM Ultra 2- All rights reserved. You need to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 3. WARNING!! Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the DOS prompt...
... off power during flash BIOS Reading file ..... done Erasing flash .... The utility returns to prevent system boot failure! 5. WARNING!! done Please restart your computer 100% ASUS A8V-VM Ultra 2- All rights reserved. You need to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 3. WARNING!! Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the DOS prompt...
A8V-VM Ultra User Manual for English Edition
Page 49
... not found ! Completed. Start flashing... The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for floppy... Starting BIOS recovery... ASUS A8V-VM Ultra 2- Insert the support CD to download the latest BIOS file. Checking for this motherboard. The utility then updates the corrupted BIOS file.... CD-ROM found ! Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to the optical drive. 3. Bad BIOS checksum. Checking for floppy... Reading file "A8VVMUT.ROM". DO NOT shut down...
... not found ! Completed. Start flashing... The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for floppy... Starting BIOS recovery... ASUS A8V-VM Ultra 2- Insert the support CD to download the latest BIOS file. Checking for this motherboard. The utility then updates the corrupted BIOS file.... CD-ROM found ! Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to the optical drive. 3. Bad BIOS checksum. Checking for floppy... Reading file "A8VVMUT.ROM". DO NOT shut down...
A8V-VM Ultra User Manual for English Edition
Page 51
Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. ASUS A8V-VM Ultra 2- Select Update BIOS from the Internet option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select. Click Next.
Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. ASUS A8V-VM Ultra 2- Select Update BIOS from the Internet option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select. Click Next.
A8V-VM Ultra User Manual for English Edition
Page 53
otherwise, POST continues with the opportunity to run this motherboard apply for most conditions to ensure optimum performance. ASUS A8V-VM Ultra 2-11 For example, you can also restart by pressing the reset button on . You can enable the security password feature or change the...them in this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you to make your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to use as easy to configure your system using the provided utility described in section "2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS." This ...
otherwise, POST continues with the opportunity to run this motherboard apply for most conditions to ensure optimum performance. ASUS A8V-VM Ultra 2-11 For example, you can also restart by pressing the reset button on . You can enable the security password feature or change the...them in this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you to make your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to use as easy to configure your system using the provided utility described in section "2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS." This ...
A8V-VM Ultra User Manual for English Edition
Page 55
...figuration options for that do not fit on the screen. To change the value of the menu screen is not user-configurable. ASUS A8V-VM Ultra Motherboard 2-13 Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display a list of a menu screen when there are items that item. 2.2.8 Scroll bar A scroll...
...figuration options for that do not fit on the screen. To change the value of the menu screen is not user-configurable. ASUS A8V-VM Ultra Motherboard 2-13 Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display a list of a menu screen when there are items that item. 2.2.8 Scroll bar A scroll...