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Table of contents 2.5.3 ACPI 2.0 Support 2-26 2.5.4 ACPI APIC Support 2-26 2.5.5 APM Configuration 2-27 2.5.6 Hardware Monitor 2-29 2.6 Boot menu 2-30 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority 2-30 2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration 2-31 2.6.3 Security 2-32 2.7 Exit menu 2-34 Chapter 3: Software support 3.1 Installing an operating system 3-2 3.2 Support CD information 3-2 3.2.1 Running the support CD 3-2 3.2.2 Drivers menu 3-3 3.2.3 Utilities menu 3-4 3.2.4 Manual 3-5 3.2.5 ASUS Contact information 3-6
Table of contents 2.5.3 ACPI 2.0 Support 2-26 2.5.4 ACPI APIC Support 2-26 2.5.5 APM Configuration 2-27 2.5.6 Hardware Monitor 2-29 2.6 Boot menu 2-30 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority 2-30 2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration 2-31 2.6.3 Security 2-32 2.7 Exit menu 2-34 Chapter 3: Software support 3.1 Installing an operating system 3-2 3.2 Support CD information 3-2 3.2.1 Running the support CD 3-2 3.2.2 Drivers menu 3-3 3.2.3 Utilities menu 3-4 3.2.4 Manual 3-5 3.2.5 ASUS Contact information 3-6
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xi A8V-VM specifications summary Internal I/O connectors Manageability Support CD contents Accessories 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 1 x S/PDIF out ...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 User guide 1 x UltraDMA cable 1 x FDD cable I/0 shield 1 x SATA power cable 1 x SATA signal cable ATX Form Factor: 9.6 in x 9.0 in (24.4 cm x 22.9 cm) ...
xi A8V-VM specifications summary Internal I/O connectors Manageability Support CD contents Accessories 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 1 x S/PDIF out ...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 User guide 1 x UltraDMA cable 1 x FDD cable I/0 shield 1 x SATA power cable 1 x SATA signal cable ATX Form Factor: 9.6 in x 9.0 in (24.4 cm x 22.9 cm) ...
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... you may need to do so may cause you removed earlier. 6. Align the card connector with the screw 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. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future,... you intend to use . 4. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. Install the software drivers for later use . See Chapter 2 for the card. 2. Keep the screw for the expansion card. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction Replace the ...
... you may need to do so may cause you removed earlier. 6. Align the card connector with the screw 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. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future,... you intend to use . 4. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. Install the software drivers for later use . See Chapter 2 for the card. 2. Keep the screw for the expansion card. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction Replace the ...
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... cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments; IRQ assignments for ISA or PCI devices. shared - - - - - - Onboard SATA Controller - Onboard Audio Controller - shared - - - - - - ASUS A8V-VM 1-17 otherwise, conflicts will arise between the...Mouse Port* Numeric Data Processor Primary IDE Channel Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCI slot 1 shared - - - - - - - Onboard LAN shared - - - - - - - PCI slot 2 - shared...
... cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments; IRQ assignments for ISA or PCI devices. shared - - - - - - Onboard SATA Controller - Onboard Audio Controller - shared - - - - - - ASUS A8V-VM 1-17 otherwise, conflicts will arise between the...Mouse Port* Numeric Data Processor Primary IDE Channel Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCI slot 1 shared - - - - - - - Onboard LAN shared - - - - - - - PCI slot 2 - shared...
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...Drivers menu appears. 2. The ASUS Update utility is copied to : • Save the current BIOS file • 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. The ASUS... before you to your system. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. See page 3-4 for the Utilities screen menu. 3. 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through...
...Drivers menu appears. 2. The ASUS Update utility is copied to : • Save the current BIOS file • 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. The ASUS... before you to your system. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. See page 3-4 for the Utilities screen menu. 3. 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through...
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...: 512KB Current FSB Multiplier: 10x GART Error Reporting [Disabled] MTRR Mapping [Continuous] GART Error Reporting [Disabled] This option should remain disabled for testing purpose. The driver developer may enable it for the normal operation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] MTRR Mapping [Continuous] This option determines the method used for programming CPU MTRRs...
...: 512KB Current FSB Multiplier: 10x GART Error Reporting [Disabled] MTRR Mapping [Continuous] GART Error Reporting [Disabled] This option should remain disabled for testing purpose. The driver developer may enable it for the normal operation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] MTRR Mapping [Continuous] This option determines the method used for programming CPU MTRRs...
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...setup procedures presented in this chapter for updates. 3.2.1 Running the support CD Place the support CD to avail all motherboard features. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your OS documentation for detailed information. • Make sure that you ... time without notice. Click an icon to display support CD/motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is enabled in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for reference only. Refer to your computer. 3.1 ...
...setup procedures presented in this chapter for updates. 3.2.1 Running the support CD Place the support CD to avail all motherboard features. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your OS documentation for detailed information. • Make sure that you ... time without notice. Click an icon to display support CD/motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is enabled in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for reference only. Refer to your computer. 3.1 ...
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VIA Ethernet Driver Installs VIA Ethernet Driver. USB2.0 Driver Installs USB2.0 Driver. ASUS A8V-VM 3- Make VIA RAID Driver Disk Allows you to activate the devices. 3.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. VIA ChipSet HyperionPro Driver Installs VIA ChipSet HyperionPro Driver. AMD Cool'n'Quiet Drivers Installs AMD Cool'n'Quiet Drivers. Install the necessary drivers to create a VIA RAID driver disk. VIA Onboard VGA Driver Installs VIA Onboard VGA Driver. ADI Audio Driver Installs ADI Audio Driver.
VIA Ethernet Driver Installs VIA Ethernet Driver. USB2.0 Driver Installs USB2.0 Driver. ASUS A8V-VM 3- Make VIA RAID Driver Disk Allows you to activate the devices. 3.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. VIA ChipSet HyperionPro Driver Installs VIA ChipSet HyperionPro Driver. AMD Cool'n'Quiet Drivers Installs AMD Cool'n'Quiet Drivers. Install the necessary drivers to create a VIA RAID driver disk. VIA Onboard VGA Driver Installs VIA Onboard VGA Driver. ADI Audio Driver Installs ADI Audio Driver.
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...latest version of any detected problems. This utility helps you keep your computer screen by installing the ASUS screen saver. 3.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that you ...ASUS Cool'n'Quiet Utility Launches the ASUS Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology driver installation wizard. ASUS Screen Saver Bring life to the ASUS website. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of the BIOS from the ASUS website. Before using the ASUS Update, make sure that the motherboard...
...latest version of any detected problems. This utility helps you keep your computer screen by installing the ASUS screen saver. 3.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that you ...ASUS Cool'n'Quiet Utility Launches the ASUS Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology driver installation wizard. ASUS Screen Saver Bring life to the ASUS website. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of the BIOS from the ASUS website. Before using the ASUS Update, make sure that the motherboard...
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...-virus application scans, identifies, and removes computer viruses. Click the item to open the manual. View the online help for updates. ASUS A8V-VM 3- Microsoft DirectX Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. The Microsoft DirectX® 9.0c is a multimedia technology that enhances computer graphics and sound. Visit the Microsoft website (www.microsoft.com...
...-virus application scans, identifies, and removes computer viruses. Click the item to open the manual. View the online help for updates. ASUS A8V-VM 3- Microsoft DirectX Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. The Microsoft DirectX® 9.0c is a multimedia technology that enhances computer graphics and sound. Visit the Microsoft website (www.microsoft.com...