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Table of contents Notices vi Safety information vii A8V-VM specifications summary viii Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Special features 1-3 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-3 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-4 1.4 Before you proceed 1-5 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.5.1 Motherboard layout 1-6 1.5.2 Placement direction 1-6 1.5.3 Screw holes 1-7 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-8 1.6.1 Overview 1-8 1.6.2 Installing the CPU 1-8 1.6.3 Installing the heatsink and fan 1-10 1.7 System memory 1-12 1.7.1 Overview 1-12...
Table of contents Notices vi Safety information vii A8V-VM specifications summary viii Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Special features 1-3 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-3 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-4 1.4 Before you proceed 1-5 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.5.1 Motherboard layout 1-6 1.5.2 Placement direction 1-6 1.5.3 Screw holes 1-7 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-8 1.6.1 Overview 1-8 1.6.2 Installing the CPU 1-8 1.6.3 Installing the heatsink and fan 1-10 1.7 System memory 1-12 1.7.1 Overview 1-12...
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..., making it , check the items in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® A8V-VM motherboard! 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...
..., making it , check the items in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® A8V-VM motherboard! 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...
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...;il�s�. Dual-channel DDR400 memory support Employing the Double Date Rate (DDR) memory technology, the motherboard supports up to 1-22 for details. These processors provide a dramatic leap forward in compatibility, performance, investment ...each core to meet demands for details. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights AMD Dual-Core Architecture The motherboard supports AMD dual-core processors containing two physical CPU cores with Yamaha DLSbyXG sound set, 5.1 Virtual ...surround sound and features state-of the industry's first x86-64 technology. ASUS A8V-VM 1-
...;il�s�. Dual-channel DDR400 memory support Employing the Double Date Rate (DDR) memory technology, the motherboard supports up to 1-22 for details. These processors provide a dramatic leap forward in compatibility, performance, investment ...each core to meet demands for details. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights AMD Dual-Core Architecture The motherboard supports AMD dual-core processors containing two physical CPU cores with Yamaha DLSbyXG sound set, 5.1 Virtual ...surround sound and features state-of the industry's first x86-64 technology. ASUS A8V-VM 1-
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Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power outlet and make sure that the system is OFF before handling ... SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS A8V-VM 1- This LED lights up to indicate that the standby power LED is ON, in sleep mode or in the bag that came with a green standby power LED. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. Unplug the...
Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power outlet and make sure that the system is OFF before handling ... SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS A8V-VM 1- This LED lights up to indicate that the standby power LED is ON, in sleep mode or in the bag that came with a green standby power LED. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. Unplug the...
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... into the chassis in the correct orientation. Doing so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the chassis A8V-VM R 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction Place this side towards the rear of your chassis to ensure that the...
... into the chassis in the correct orientation. Doing so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the chassis A8V-VM R 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction Place this side towards the rear of your chassis to ensure that the...
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... 32-bit or 64-bit wide data paths. Gold Arrow A8V-VM R A8V-VM CPU Socket 939 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is facing towards you and the load lever is on the motherboard. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) 1.6.1 Overview The motherboard comes with a surface mount 939-pin Zero Insertion Force (ZIF...
... 32-bit or 64-bit wide data paths. Gold Arrow A8V-VM R A8V-VM CPU Socket 939 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is facing towards you and the load lever is on the motherboard. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) 1.6.1 Overview The motherboard comes with a surface mount 939-pin Zero Insertion Force (ZIF...
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CPU_FAN GND +12V Rotation A8V-VM R A8V-VM CPU Fan Connector ASUS A8V-VM Do not forget to plug this connector. 1-11 Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you cannot snap the retention bracket in place. 2. A clicking sound denotes ... that the retention bracket is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the retention module base. 1 2 3 4 5 3. Push down the retention bracket lock on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Align the other end of the retention bracket to the connector on the retention mechanism to secure the heatsink and fan to the...
CPU_FAN GND +12V Rotation A8V-VM R A8V-VM CPU Fan Connector ASUS A8V-VM Do not forget to plug this connector. 1-11 Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you cannot snap the retention bracket in place. 2. A clicking sound denotes ... that the retention bracket is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the retention module base. 1 2 3 4 5 3. Push down the retention bracket lock on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Align the other end of the retention bracket to the connector on the retention mechanism to secure the heatsink and fan to the...
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... you install four 1 GB memory modules, the system may detect less than 3 GB of the total memory because of the sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 A8V-VM R A8V-VM 184-pin DDR DIMM Sockets Dual-channel mode Pair 1 Pair 2 Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_B1 DIMM_A2 and DIMM_B2 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install 128 MB, 256... from the same vendor. This limitation applies to the DDR400 Qualified Vendors List on the next page for other critical functions. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the same CAS latency.
... you install four 1 GB memory modules, the system may detect less than 3 GB of the total memory because of the sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 A8V-VM R A8V-VM 184-pin DDR DIMM Sockets Dual-channel mode Pair 1 Pair 2 Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_B1 DIMM_A2 and DIMM_B2 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install 128 MB, 256... from the same vendor. This limitation applies to the DDR400 Qualified Vendors List on the next page for other critical functions. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the same CAS latency.
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Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. Locked Retaining Clip 1.7.4 Removing a DIMM Follow these steps to both the motherboard and the components. 1. DO NOT force a DIMM into the 3 socket until the retaining clips snap back in only one direction. The DIMM might get damaged ... the DIMM from the socket. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to remove a DIMM. 2 1. 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Make sure to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. ASUS A8V-VM 1-15
Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. Locked Retaining Clip 1.7.4 Removing a DIMM Follow these steps to both the motherboard and the components. 1. DO NOT force a DIMM into the 3 socket until the retaining clips snap back in only one direction. The DIMM might get damaged ... the DIMM from the socket. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to remove a DIMM. 2 1. 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Make sure to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. ASUS A8V-VM 1-15
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shared - - - - shared - - - - - - ASUS A8V-VM 1-17 PCI slot 2 - Onboard EHCI controller - - Onboard Audio Controller - shared - - - - - shared - - - - - Onboard LAN shared - - - - - - - otherwise, conflicts ...* IRQ holder for PCI steering* PS/2 Compatible 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 - - - - - - - PCI Express x16 slot s� ha� r� ed PCI Express x1 slot 1 s� ha...
shared - - - - shared - - - - - - ASUS A8V-VM 1-17 PCI slot 2 - Onboard EHCI controller - - Onboard Audio Controller - shared - - - - - shared - - - - - Onboard LAN shared - - - - - - - otherwise, conflicts ...* IRQ holder for PCI steering* PS/2 Compatible 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 - - - - - - - PCI Express x16 slot s� ha� r� ed PCI Express x1 slot 1 s� ha...
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Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. CPU and Chassis fan connectors (3-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350 mA~740 mA (8.88 W max.) or a total ... connectors. Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of 1 A~2.22 A (26.64 W max.) at +12V. 4. These are not jumpers! GND +12V Rotation CPU_FAN GND +12V Rotation A8V-VM R A8V-VM Fan Connectors CHA_FAN ASUS A8V-VM 1-25 Do not forget to connect the fan...
Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. CPU and Chassis fan connectors (3-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350 mA~740 mA (8.88 W max.) or a total ... connectors. Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of 1 A~2.22 A (26.64 W max.) at +12V. 4. These are not jumpers! GND +12V Rotation CPU_FAN GND +12V Rotation A8V-VM R A8V-VM Fan Connectors CHA_FAN ASUS A8V-VM 1-25 Do not forget to connect the fan...
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...+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND A8V-VM R USB56 1 A8V-VM USB 2.0 Connectors USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND USB78 1 Never connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening at the back of these connectors, then install the module to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! 5. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) These connectors...
...+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND A8V-VM R USB56 1 A8V-VM USB 2.0 Connectors USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND USB78 1 Never connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening at the back of these connectors, then install the module to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! 5. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) These connectors...
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...or replaced. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) This connector is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch. Connect one end of the motherboard highdefinition audio capability. • If you intend to this connector when a chassis component is then generated as a chassis intrusion event. Remove the ...you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to use the chassis intrusion detection feature. +5VSB_MB Chassis Signal GND A8V -VM R CHASSIS (Default) A8V-VM Chassis Intrusion Connector ASUS A8V-VM 1-29 See page 2-22 for details. 10.
...or replaced. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) This connector is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch. Connect one end of the motherboard highdefinition audio capability. • If you intend to this connector when a chassis component is then generated as a chassis intrusion event. Remove the ...you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to use the chassis intrusion detection feature. +5VSB_MB Chassis Signal GND A8V -VM R CHASSIS (Default) A8V-VM Chassis Intrusion Connector ASUS A8V-VM 1-29 See page 2-22 for details. 10.
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... BIOS file to display the following. Completed. Reading file "A8VVM.ROM". ASUS A8V-VM 2- 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 prevent system boot ... drive. To update the BIOS using a DOS‑based utility. EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for floppy... Start erasing....... A "A8V-VM.ROM not found!" From the Open field, type D:\bootdisk\makeboot a: assuming that D: is accessible by pressing + during POST to ...
... BIOS file to display the following. Completed. Reading file "A8VVM.ROM". ASUS A8V-VM 2- 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 prevent system boot ... drive. To update the BIOS using a DOS‑based utility. EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for floppy... Start erasing....... A "A8V-VM.ROM not found!" From the Open field, type D:\bootdisk\makeboot a: assuming that D: is accessible by pressing + during POST to ...
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... off power during flash BIOS Reading file ..... done Verifying flash ... You need to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 3. Reboot the system from the motherboard support CD to type the exact BIOS filename at the prompt type: afudos /i[filename] where [filename] is completed. done Writing flash ..... The utility verifies the... returns to prevent system boot failure! 5. Version 1.19 Copyright (C) 2003 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. done Erasing flash .... done Please restart your computer 100% ASUS A8V-VM 2-
... off power during flash BIOS Reading file ..... done Verifying flash ... You need to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 3. Reboot the system from the motherboard support CD to type the exact BIOS filename at the prompt type: afudos /i[filename] where [filename] is completed. done Writing flash ..... The utility verifies the... returns to prevent system boot failure! 5. Version 1.19 Copyright (C) 2003 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. done Erasing flash .... done Please restart your computer 100% ASUS A8V-VM 2-
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... the floppy disk for this motherboard. Starting BIOS recovery... Starting BIOS recovery... CD-ROM found ! Doing so can cause system boot failure! 4. Floppy not found ! DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. ASUS A8V-VM 2- Bad BIOS checksum. The... disk is found, the utility automatically checks the optical drive for floppy... Bad BIOS checksum. Checking for CD-ROM... Checking for floppy... Completed. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to the optical drive. 3.
... the floppy disk for this motherboard. Starting BIOS recovery... Starting BIOS recovery... CD-ROM found ! Doing so can cause system boot failure! 4. Floppy not found ! DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. ASUS A8V-VM 2- Bad BIOS checksum. The... disk is found, the utility automatically checks the optical drive for floppy... Bad BIOS checksum. Checking for CD-ROM... Checking for floppy... Completed. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to the optical drive. 3.
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...to reconfigure your system using the navigation keys. • The default BIOS settings for this utility. This requires you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your computer in the future. otherwise, POST continues with the opportunity to use the Setup program, you are not prompted to...BIOS settings, load the default settings to enter the Setup utility; ASUS A8V-VM 2-11 The Setup program is designed to make your BIOS." See section "2.7 Exit Menu." • The BIOS setup screens shown in this motherboard and . For example, you with its test routines. The ...
...to reconfigure your system using the navigation keys. • The default BIOS settings for this utility. This requires you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your computer in the future. otherwise, POST continues with the opportunity to use the Setup program, you are not prompted to...BIOS settings, load the default settings to enter the Setup utility; ASUS A8V-VM 2-11 The Setup program is designed to make your BIOS." See section "2.7 Exit Menu." • The BIOS setup screens shown in this motherboard and . For example, you with its test routines. The ...
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Select Ignored if you do not wish to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. If the fan is not connected to the chassis, the specific field shows N/A. ASUS A8V-VM 2-29 If the fan is not connected to display the detected temperatures. Chassis Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays ...] 12V Voltage [11.880V] CPU Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard and CPU temperatures.
Select Ignored if you do not wish to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. If the fan is not connected to the chassis, the specific field shows N/A. ASUS A8V-VM 2-29 If the fan is not connected to display the detected temperatures. Chassis Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays ...] 12V Voltage [11.880V] CPU Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard and CPU temperatures.