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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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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) ...
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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... firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. See Chapter 2 for the card. 2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Secure the card to install expansion cards. Turn on the next page. 3. Assign an IRQ to unplug... an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Keep the screw for the expansion card. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction Install the software drivers for later use . Make sure to the card. Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure...
... firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. See Chapter 2 for the card. 2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Secure the card to install expansion cards. Turn on the next page. 3. Assign an IRQ to unplug... an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Keep the screw for the expansion card. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction Install the software drivers for later use . Make sure to the card. Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure...
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...� r� ed Onboard USB controller 0 shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - - Onboard USB controller 3 - - - ASUS A8V-VM 1-17 shared - - - - - - When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments; Onboard SATA Controller - shared - - - - - - Integrated graphics shared... 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 - - - - - - - shared - - - - - -
...� r� ed Onboard USB controller 0 shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - - Onboard USB controller 3 - - - ASUS A8V-VM 1-17 shared - - - - - - When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments; Onboard SATA Controller - shared - - - - - - Integrated graphics shared... 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 - - - - - - - shared - - - - - -
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... is copied to your system. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The ASUS Update utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Quit all Windows® applications before you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the optical drive. This utility ...• View the BIOS version information. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using this utility. 2- Chapter 2: BIOS setup ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a ...
... is copied to your system. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The ASUS Update utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Quit all Windows® applications before you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the optical drive. This utility ...• View the BIOS version information. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using this utility. 2- Chapter 2: BIOS setup ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a ...
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...[+/-1.00%] Allows you to select PCIE frequency mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] MTRR Mapping [Continuous] This option determines the method used for testing purpose. The driver developer may enable it for programming CPU MTRRs when 4GB or more memory is present. Discrete leaves the PCI hole below the 4GB boundary undescribed...
...[+/-1.00%] Allows you to select PCIE frequency mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] MTRR Mapping [Continuous] This option determines the method used for testing purpose. The driver developer may enable it for programming CPU MTRRs when 4GB or more memory is present. Discrete leaves the PCI hole below the 4GB boundary undescribed...
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...ASUS website(www.asus.com) for updates. 3.2.1 Running the support CD Place the support CD to change at any time without notice. Use the setup procedures presented in this chapter for better compatibility and system stability. 3.2 Support CD information The support CD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers...Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack2 or later versions before installing the drivers for reference only. 3.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 2000/2003 Server/XP/64-bit XP operating systems (OS). The contents...
...ASUS website(www.asus.com) for updates. 3.2.1 Running the support CD Place the support CD to change at any time without notice. Use the setup procedures presented in this chapter for better compatibility and system stability. 3.2 Support CD information The support CD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers...Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack2 or later versions before installing the drivers for reference only. 3.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 2000/2003 Server/XP/64-bit XP operating systems (OS). The contents...
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Make VIA RAID Driver Disk Allows you to activate the devices. USB2.0 Driver Installs USB2.0 Driver. AMD Cool'n'Quiet Drivers Installs AMD Cool'n'Quiet Drivers. ASUS A8V-VM 3- 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. 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.
Make VIA RAID Driver Disk Allows you to activate the devices. USB2.0 Driver Installs USB2.0 Driver. AMD Cool'n'Quiet Drivers Installs AMD Cool'n'Quiet Drivers. ASUS A8V-VM 3- 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. 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.
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...the applications and other software that you have an Internet connection so you can connect to the ASUS website. Before using the ASUS Update, make sure that the motherboard supports. ADOBE Acrobat Reader Installs the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader V5.0 that allows you... keep your computer screen by installing the ASUS screen saver. ASUS Cool'n'Quiet Utility Launches the ASUS Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology driver installation wizard. ASUS Screen...
...the applications and other software that you have an Internet connection so you can connect to the ASUS website. Before using the ASUS Update, make sure that the motherboard supports. ADOBE Acrobat Reader Installs the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader V5.0 that allows you... keep your computer screen by installing the ASUS screen saver. ASUS Cool'n'Quiet Utility Launches the ASUS Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology driver installation wizard. ASUS Screen...
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.... The Microsoft DirectX® 9.0c is a multimedia technology that enhances computer graphics and sound. Microsoft DirectX Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. View the online help for updates. ASUS A8V-VM 3- Visit the Microsoft website (www.microsoft.com) for detailed information. 3.2.4 Manual The Manual menu contains a VIA8251 RAID User Manual. DirectX® improves...
.... The Microsoft DirectX® 9.0c is a multimedia technology that enhances computer graphics and sound. Microsoft DirectX Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. View the online help for updates. ASUS A8V-VM 3- Visit the Microsoft website (www.microsoft.com) for detailed information. 3.2.4 Manual The Manual menu contains a VIA8251 RAID User Manual. DirectX® improves...