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... 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 ASUS motherboard support CD Documentation Quick Start Guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! The motherboard delivers... in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® A8V-VM Ultra motherboard! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your package with the...
... 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 ASUS motherboard support CD Documentation Quick Start Guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! The motherboard delivers... in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® A8V-VM Ultra motherboard! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your package with the...
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...2.0 specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from the 12 Mbps bandwidth on USB 1.1 to 2GB of ownership and development. ASUS A8V-VM Ultra 1- These processors provide a dramatic leap forward in compatibility, performance, investment protection, and reduced total cost of system meomory using DDR400.../333/266 DIMMs. The ultra-fast 400MHz memory bus delivers the required bandwidth for thinner, more powerful computing. The SATA specification allows for the latest...
...2.0 specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from the 12 Mbps bandwidth on USB 1.1 to 2GB of ownership and development. ASUS A8V-VM Ultra 1- These processors provide a dramatic leap forward in compatibility, performance, investment protection, and reduced total cost of system meomory using DDR400.../333/266 DIMMs. The ultra-fast 400MHz memory bus delivers the required bandwidth for thinner, more powerful computing. The SATA specification allows for the latest...
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R A8V-VM ULTRA A8V-VM ULTRA Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS A8V-VM Ultra 1- Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off ...
R A8V-VM ULTRA A8V-VM ULTRA Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS A8V-VM Ultra 1- Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off ...
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... fit in place, push down the socket lever to indicate that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with a small triangle. 4. ASUS A8V-VM Ultra 1-
... fit in place, push down the socket lever to indicate that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with a small triangle. 4. ASUS A8V-VM Ultra 1-
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...retention bracket to the module base. 5. Make sure that the retention bracket is in place. 4. CPU_FAN R GND +12V Tachometer A8V-VM ULTRA A8V-VM ULTRA CPU Fan Connector Do not forget to plug this connector. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you cannot snap the retention bracket ...the heatsink and fan to the retention module base. 1 2 3 4 5 3. When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place. ASUS A8V-VM Ultra 1-11 A clicking sound denotes that the fan and heatsink assembly perfectly fits the retention mechanism module base, otherwise you fail to connect the...
...retention bracket to the module base. 5. Make sure that the retention bracket is in place. 4. CPU_FAN R GND +12V Tachometer A8V-VM ULTRA A8V-VM ULTRA CPU Fan Connector Do not forget to plug this connector. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you cannot snap the retention bracket ...the heatsink and fan to the retention module base. 1 2 3 4 5 3. When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place. ASUS A8V-VM Ultra 1-11 A clicking sound denotes that the fan and heatsink assembly perfectly fits the retention mechanism module base, otherwise you fail to connect the...
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...-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
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.... 2. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM. 1 1 DDR DIMM notch Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. ASUS A8V-VM Ultra 1-15
.... 2. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM. 1 1 DDR DIMM notch Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. ASUS A8V-VM Ultra 1-15
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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 - - - - - - - - ASUS A8V-VM Ultra 1-17
... 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 - - - - - - - - ASUS A8V-VM Ultra 1-17
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Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. ASUS A8V-VM Ultra 1-19 To erase the RTC RAM: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. R A8V-VM ULTRA CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) A8V-VM ULTRA Clear RTC RAM Clear CMOS Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then move the cap ...
Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. ASUS A8V-VM Ultra 1-19 To erase the RTC RAM: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. R A8V-VM ULTRA CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) A8V-VM ULTRA Clear RTC RAM Clear CMOS Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then move the cap ...
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... to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. This port connects a tape, CD, DVD player, or other devices. 3. Microphone port (pink). This port connects a microphone. ASUS A8V-VM Ultra 1-21 This port allows Gigabit connection with a speed of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 6. This port connects a headphone or a speaker. LAN port LED indications...
... to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. This port connects a tape, CD, DVD player, or other devices. 3. Microphone port (pink). This port connects a microphone. ASUS A8V-VM Ultra 1-21 This port allows Gigabit connection with a speed of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 6. This port connects a headphone or a speaker. LAN port LED indications...
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... Slave Mode of the following modes to match the covered hole on each Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable: blue, black, and gray. PRI_IDE R SEC_IDE A8V-VM ULTRA A8V-VM ULTRA IDE Connectors ASUS A8V-VM Ultra 1-23 This prevents incorrect insertion when you connect the IDE cable. •...; Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cables. IDE connectors (40-1 pin...
... Slave Mode of the following modes to match the covered hole on each Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable: blue, black, and gray. PRI_IDE R SEC_IDE A8V-VM ULTRA A8V-VM ULTRA IDE Connectors ASUS A8V-VM Ultra 1-23 This prevents incorrect insertion when you connect the IDE cable. •...; Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cables. IDE connectors (40-1 pin...
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... sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of 1 A~2.22 A (26.64 W max.) at +12V. 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 These are not jumpers! 5. Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors!
... sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of 1 A~2.22 A (26.64 W max.) at +12V. 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 These are not jumpers! 5. Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors!
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ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are designed to install additional devices. 7. ASUS A8V-VM Ultra 1 - 27 The plugs from the power supply are for ATX power supply plugs. The system may become unstable or may not boot up ... or may not boot up . • We recommend that the PSU has a minimum power rating of 300 W power rating. 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 +5 ...
ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are designed to install additional devices. 7. ASUS A8V-VM Ultra 1 - 27 The plugs from the power supply are for ATX power supply plugs. The system may become unstable or may not boot up ... or may not boot up . • We recommend that the PSU has a minimum power rating of 300 W power rating. 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 +5 ...
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...system power button. 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- Pressing the power button turns the system ON or puts the system in sleep mode. • Hard disk drive activity... is ON turns the system OFF. • Reset button (Blue 2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. ASUS A8V-VM Ultra 1-29 10. The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is for the HDD Activity LED. Connect the HDD Activity...
...system power button. 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- Pressing the power button turns the system ON or puts the system in sleep mode. • Hard disk drive activity... is ON turns the system OFF. • Reset button (Blue 2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. ASUS A8V-VM Ultra 1-29 10. The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is for the HDD Activity LED. Connect the HDD Activity...
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... field, type D:\bootdisk\makeboot a: assuming that contains the BIOS file to continue. 2. e. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard and rename the same to prevent system boot....ROM not found ! 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 display the following. EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for... disk in the drive. To update the BIOS using a DOS‑based utility. ASUS A8V-VM Ultra 2- d.
... field, type D:\bootdisk\makeboot a: assuming that contains the BIOS file to continue. 2. e. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard and rename the same to prevent system boot....ROM not found ! 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 display the following. EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for... disk in the drive. To update the BIOS using a DOS‑based utility. ASUS A8V-VM Ultra 2- d.
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.... done Erasing flash .... A:\>afudos /iA8VVMUT.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - done Erasing flash .... done Search bootblock version: 0% Advance Check ........ done Please restart your computer 100% ASUS A8V-VM Ultra 2- A:\>afudos /iA8VVMUT.ROM 4. WARNING!! done Search bootblock version: 0% 100% Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to type the exact...
.... done Erasing flash .... A:\>afudos /iA8VVMUT.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - done Erasing flash .... done Search bootblock version: 0% Advance Check ........ done Please restart your computer 100% ASUS A8V-VM Ultra 2- A:\>afudos /iA8VVMUT.ROM 4. WARNING!! done Search bootblock version: 0% 100% Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to type the exact...
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...disk from the support CD: 1. When no floppy disk is found ! Bad BIOS checksum. Checking for floppy... Checking for floppy... ASUS A8V-VM Ultra 2- Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for the original or updated BIOS file. Completed. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process.... The utility then updates the corrupted BIOS file. Starting BIOS recovery... Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to the optical drive. 3. Insert the support CD to download the latest BIOS file. Doing so can cause ...
...disk from the support CD: 1. When no floppy disk is found ! Bad BIOS checksum. Checking for floppy... Checking for floppy... ASUS A8V-VM Ultra 2- Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for the original or updated BIOS file. Completed. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process.... The utility then updates the corrupted BIOS file. Starting BIOS recovery... Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to the optical drive. 3. Insert the support CD to download the latest BIOS file. Doing so can cause ...
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Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. Click Next. ASUS A8V-VM Ultra 2- Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select. Select Update BIOS from the Internet option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate.
Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. Click Next. ASUS A8V-VM Ultra 2- Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select. Select Update BIOS from the Internet option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate.
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... the power management settings. otherwise, POST continues with the opportunity to "Run Setup". Being a menu-driven program, it as possible. ASUS A8V-VM Ultra 2-11 Press during the Power-On Self-Test (POST) to use the Setup program, you can enable the security password feature or ...selections from the available options using the provided utility described in section "2.1 Managing and updating your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to ensure optimum performance. If the system becomes unstable after POST, restart the system by pressing ++, or by turning...
... the power management settings. otherwise, POST continues with the opportunity to "Run Setup". Being a menu-driven program, it as possible. ASUS A8V-VM Ultra 2-11 Press during the Power-On Self-Test (POST) to use the Setup program, you can enable the security password feature or ...selections from the available options using the provided utility described in section "2.1 Managing and updating your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to ensure optimum performance. If the system becomes unstable after POST, restart the system by pressing ++, or by turning...
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... a list of the field opposite the item. A configurable field is enclosed in brackets, and is a brief description of the selected item. ASUS A8V-VM Ultra Motherboard 2-13 You cannot select an item that menu. To change the value of options. Refer to "2.2.7 Pop-up window". 2.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu...
... a list of the field opposite the item. A configurable field is enclosed in brackets, and is a brief description of the selected item. ASUS A8V-VM Ultra Motherboard 2-13 You cannot select an item that menu. To change the value of options. Refer to "2.2.7 Pop-up window". 2.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu...