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VIA VT8251 South Chipset Configuration Advanced Serial ATA IDE Controller RAID/AHCI BOOT Execute LAN Controller LAN BOOTROM Audio Controller USB 1.1 Ports Configuration Legacy USB Support USB2.0 Ports Enabled [RAID] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [USB 8 Ports] [Enabled] [Enabled] Options Disabled SATA RAID AHCI PCI Delay Transaction AMD Cool 'N Quiet Configuration [Enabled] [Enabled] v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. 2-22
VIA VT8251 South Chipset Configuration Advanced Serial ATA IDE Controller RAID/AHCI BOOT Execute LAN Controller LAN BOOTROM Audio Controller USB 1.1 Ports Configuration Legacy USB Support USB2.0 Ports Enabled [RAID] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [USB 8 Ports] [Enabled] [Enabled] Options Disabled SATA RAID AHCI PCI Delay Transaction AMD Cool 'N Quiet Configuration [Enabled] [Enabled] v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. 2-22
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... motherboard package for buying an ASUS® A8V-VM motherboard! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! Before you for the following items. Motherboard ASUS A8V-VM motherboard Cables Accessories 1 x floppy disk drive cable 1 x Ultral DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x SATA power cable 1 x SATA signal cable I/O shield Application CDs ASUS motherboard support CD Documentation User guide If any of ASUS...
... motherboard package for buying an ASUS® A8V-VM motherboard! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! Before you for the following items. Motherboard ASUS A8V-VM motherboard Cables Accessories 1 x floppy disk drive cable 1 x Ultral DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x SATA power cable 1 x SATA signal cable I/O shield Application CDs ASUS motherboard support CD Documentation User guide If any of ASUS...
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... buy a replacement ROM chip. AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology The motherboard supports the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology that dynamically and automatically changes the CPU speed, voltage and amount of the current Serial ATA products with customizable boot logos. ASUS MyLogo™ This new feature present in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. See page 2-6 for details. Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology The motherboard supports the Serial ATA 3 Gb/s technology through the Serial ATA...
... buy a replacement ROM chip. AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology The motherboard supports the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology that dynamically and automatically changes the CPU speed, voltage and amount of the current Serial ATA products with customizable boot logos. ASUS MyLogo™ This new feature present in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. See page 2-6 for details. Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology The motherboard supports the Serial ATA 3 Gb/s technology through the Serial ATA...
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... and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Keep the screw for the card. 2. Failure to the card. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. See...
... and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Keep the screw for the card. 2. Failure to the card. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. See...
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... the card inoperable. IRQ assignments for ISA or PCI devices. PCI Express x16 slot s� ha� r� ed PCI Express x1 slot 1 s� ha� r� ed Onboard USB controller 0 shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - - Onboard SATA Controller - shared - - - - - - shared - - - - - Onboard USB controller 2 - PCI slot 2 - When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments; Onboard USB controller 3 - - - ASUS A8V-VM 1-17 Onboard Audio Controller...
... the card inoperable. IRQ assignments for ISA or PCI devices. PCI Express x16 slot s� ha� r� ed PCI Express x1 slot 1 s� ha� r� ed Onboard USB controller 0 shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - - Onboard SATA Controller - shared - - - - - - shared - - - - - Onboard USB controller 2 - PCI slot 2 - When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments; Onboard USB controller 3 - - - ASUS A8V-VM 1-17 Onboard Audio Controller...
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... the internal USB connectors. This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 1A on the +5VSB lead for each USB port; Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up . • The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. Set this jumper to wake up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed...
... the internal USB connectors. This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 1A on the +5VSB lead for each USB port; Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up . • The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. Set this jumper to wake up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed...
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... 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or other audio sources. 5. This port allows Gigabit connection with a speed of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 6. Line Out port (lime). This port connects a microphone. This port is for the LAN port LED indications. Line In port (light blue). ASUS A8V-VM 1-21 1.10 Connectors 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1 2 3 4 5 6 11 10 9 8 7 1. LAN (RJ-45) port. Refer to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. Parallel port. This port connects a tape, CD, DVD player, or other devices...
... 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or other audio sources. 5. This port allows Gigabit connection with a speed of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 6. Line Out port (lime). This port connects a microphone. This port is for the LAN port LED indications. Line In port (light blue). ASUS A8V-VM 1-21 1.10 Connectors 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1 2 3 4 5 6 11 10 9 8 7 1. LAN (RJ-45) port. Refer to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. Parallel port. This port connects a tape, CD, DVD player, or other devices...
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... drives 1 2 Drive Type Drive Jumper With OS With OS Cable select Without OS Cable Connector Black Black Gray Jumper Select Mode: to match the covered hole on the floppy ribbon cable to configure your hard disk drive(s). There are for Ultra DMA 133/100/66/33 IDE devices. This prevents incorrect insertion when you connect the IDE cable. • Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cables. PIN 1 PRI_IDE SEC_IDE A8V-VM R A8V-VM IDE Connectors PIN 1 ASUS A8V-VM...
... drives 1 2 Drive Type Drive Jumper With OS With OS Cable select Without OS Cable Connector Black Black Gray Jumper Select Mode: to match the covered hole on the floppy ribbon cable to configure your hard disk drive(s). There are for Ultra DMA 133/100/66/33 IDE devices. This prevents incorrect insertion when you connect the IDE cable. • Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cables. PIN 1 PRI_IDE SEC_IDE A8V-VM R A8V-VM IDE Connectors PIN 1 ASUS A8V-VM...
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... mode using a floppy disk during POST.) 2. DOS environment a. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press . Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears. Windows® 2000 environment To create a set of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk in case you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. Click Start from the menu, then select Format. Insert a formatted, high density 1.44 MB floppy disk into the drive. ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS...
... mode using a floppy disk during POST.) 2. DOS environment a. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press . Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears. Windows® 2000 environment To create a set of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk in case you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. Click Start from the menu, then select Format. Insert a formatted, high density 1.44 MB floppy disk into the drive. ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS...
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... BIOS file is no floppy disk in the floppy disk. Start erasing....... error message appears if there is not found !" From the Open field, type D:\bootdisk\makeboot a: assuming that contains the BIOS file to prevent system boot failure! • A "Floppy not found in the drive. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to continue. 2. Press + during the Power-On Self Tests (POST). Press , then follow screen instructions to download the latest BIOS file for floppy... 4. ASUS A8V-VM...
... BIOS file is no floppy disk in the floppy disk. Start erasing....... error message appears if there is not found !" From the Open field, type D:\bootdisk\makeboot a: assuming that contains the BIOS file to prevent system boot failure! • A "Floppy not found in the drive. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to continue. 2. Press + during the Power-On Self Tests (POST). Press , then follow screen instructions to download the latest BIOS file for floppy... 4. ASUS A8V-VM...
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... boot failure! 4. The utility then updates the corrupted BIOS file. Reading file "A8VVM.ROM". Recovering the BIOS from the support CD To recover the BIOS from the floppy disk drive, then turn on the system. 2. ASUS A8V-VM 2- The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the floppy disk for floppy... DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Remove any floppy disk from the support CD: 1. Completed. Checking for the original or updated BIOS file. Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... Start flashing...
... boot failure! 4. The utility then updates the corrupted BIOS file. Reading file "A8VVM.ROM". Recovering the BIOS from the support CD To recover the BIOS from the floppy disk drive, then turn on the system. 2. ASUS A8V-VM 2- The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the floppy disk for floppy... DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Remove any floppy disk from the support CD: 1. Completed. Checking for the original or updated BIOS file. Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... Start flashing...
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...; Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet • Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. Place the support CD in Windows® environment. Quit all Windows® applications before you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the optical drive. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Installing ASUS Update...
...; Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet • Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. Place the support CD in Windows® environment. Quit all Windows® applications before you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the optical drive. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Installing ASUS Update...
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... (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on Advanced Chipset settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in the sections below may cause system to display a pop-up window Select a menu item then press to malfunction. Refer to "2.2.7 Pop-up window." 2.2.7 Pop-up window with the configuration options for that item. 2.2.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of the selected item. ASUS A8V-VM 2-13 A configurable field...
... (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on Advanced Chipset settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in the sections below may cause system to display a pop-up window Select a menu item then press to malfunction. Refer to "2.2.7 Pop-up window." 2.2.7 Pop-up window with the configuration options for that item. 2.2.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of the selected item. ASUS A8V-VM 2-13 A configurable field...
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...and to display the IDE device information. 2.3.4 Primary, Secondary, Third and Fourth IDE Master/Slave While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE drive. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Setting to Auto allows automatic selection of the appropriate IDE device type. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS A8V-VM 2-15 Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Enables or disables the LBA mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Block (Multi-sector Transfer)M [Auto] Enables or...
...and to display the IDE device information. 2.3.4 Primary, Secondary, Third and Fourth IDE Master/Slave While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE drive. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Setting to Auto allows automatic selection of the appropriate IDE device type. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS A8V-VM 2-15 Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Enables or disables the LBA mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Block (Multi-sector Transfer)M [Auto] Enables or...
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... menu. AMIBIOS Version : 0206 Build Date : 12/13/05 Processor Type Speed Count : AMD Athlon(tm) 64 Processor 3000+ : 1800 MHz : 1 System Memory Installed Size Usable Size : 256MB : 192MB AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory 2-16 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Auto] [SWDMAn] [MWDMAn] [UDMAn] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] DMA Mode [Auto...
... menu. AMIBIOS Version : 0206 Build Date : 12/13/05 Processor Type Speed Count : AMD Athlon(tm) 64 Processor 3000+ : 1800 MHz : 1 System Memory Installed Size Usable Size : 256MB : 192MB AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory 2-16 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Auto] [SWDMAn] [MWDMAn] [UDMAn] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] DMA Mode [Auto...
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AUTO option disables legacy support if no USB devices are connected. SouthBridge VIA VT8251 Configuration Serial ATA IDE Controller [RAID] RAID/AHCI BOOT Execute [Enabled] LAN Controller [Enabled] LAN BOOTROM [Disabled] Audio Controller [Enabled] USB1.1 Ports Configuration [USB 8 Ports] Legacy USB Support [Enabled] USB2.0 Ports Enabled [Enabled] PCI Delay Transaction [Enabled] Serial ATA IDE Controller [RAID] Disables or sets the RAID mode. USB2.0 Ports Enabled [Enabled] Enables/disables USB2.0 host controller. 2-22 Chapter 2: BIOS setup This item appears ...
AUTO option disables legacy support if no USB devices are connected. SouthBridge VIA VT8251 Configuration Serial ATA IDE Controller [RAID] RAID/AHCI BOOT Execute [Enabled] LAN Controller [Enabled] LAN BOOTROM [Disabled] Audio Controller [Enabled] USB1.1 Ports Configuration [USB 8 Ports] Legacy USB Support [Enabled] USB2.0 Ports Enabled [Enabled] PCI Delay Transaction [Enabled] Serial ATA IDE Controller [RAID] Disables or sets the RAID mode. USB2.0 Ports Enabled [Enabled] Enables/disables USB2.0 host controller. 2-22 Chapter 2: BIOS setup This item appears ...
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... (ACPI) 2.0 specifications. Configuration options: [S1 (POS) Only] [S3 Only] [Auto] 2.5.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume [No] Determines whether to invoke VGA BIOS post on S3 Resume [No] ACPI 2.0 Support [No] ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] APM Configuration Hardware Monitor 2.5.1 Suspend Mode [Auto] Allows you to be used for the Advanced Power Management (APM). Configuration options: [No] [Yes] 2.5.4 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Allows you to select the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) state to enable or disable the Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller...
... (ACPI) 2.0 specifications. Configuration options: [S1 (POS) Only] [S3 Only] [Auto] 2.5.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume [No] Determines whether to invoke VGA BIOS post on S3 Resume [No] ACPI 2.0 Support [No] ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] APM Configuration Hardware Monitor 2.5.1 Suspend Mode [Auto] Allows you to be used for the Advanced Power Management (APM). Configuration options: [No] [Yes] 2.5.4 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Allows you to select the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) state to enable or disable the Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller...
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... security settings. To set a password, this function allows the option ROMs to trap Interrupt 19. The message "Password Uninstalled" appears. The message "Password Installed" appears after you can clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. If you forget your BIOS password, you successfully set your password. Security Settings Supervisor Password : Not Installed User Password : Not Installed Change Supervisor Password Change User Password to display the configuration options. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.6.3 Security The Security menu items...
... security settings. To set a password, this function allows the option ROMs to trap Interrupt 19. The message "Password Uninstalled" appears. The message "Password Installed" appears after you can clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. If you forget your BIOS password, you successfully set your password. Security Settings Supervisor Password : Not Installed User Password : Not Installed Change Supervisor Password Change User Password to display the configuration options. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.6.3 Security The Security menu items...
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...; Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Refer to change at any time without notice. 3.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 2000/2003 Server/XP/64-bit XP operating systems (OS). Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for reference only. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in this chapter for updates. 3.2.1 Running the support CD Place the support CD...
...; Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Refer to change at any time without notice. 3.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 2000/2003 Server/XP/64-bit XP operating systems (OS). Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for reference only. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in this chapter for updates. 3.2.1 Running the support CD Place the support CD...
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... II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems. This utility helps you can connect to download the latest version of the BIOS from the ASUS website. ADOBE Acrobat Reader Installs the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader V5.0 that you have an Internet connection so you keep your computer screen by installing the ASUS screen saver. Before using the ASUS Update, make sure...
... II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems. This utility helps you can connect to download the latest version of the BIOS from the ASUS website. ADOBE Acrobat Reader Installs the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader V5.0 that you have an Internet connection so you keep your computer screen by installing the ASUS screen saver. Before using the ASUS Update, make sure...