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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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... are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are connected. Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the..., contact your local power company. • If the power supply is set to fix it by yourself. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it may become wet. • Place the product on a stable surface. • If you detect any area where it ...
... are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are connected. Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the..., contact your local power company. • If the power supply is set to fix it by yourself. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it may become wet. • Place the product on a stable surface. • If you detect any area where it ...
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... information. 2. It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to perform when installing system components. These documents ...Setup menus. Refer to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. About this guide is organized This manual contains the following sources for additional information and...
... information. 2. It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to perform when installing system components. These documents ...Setup menus. Refer to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. About this guide is organized This manual contains the following sources for additional information and...
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This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction
This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction
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... technologies, 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! 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...
... technologies, 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! 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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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 TheaterTM and supports all major game ... 1.4, and PCI Express interface. SoundMAX® Digital Audio System can output 5.1 channel surround sound and features state-of the industry's first x86-64 technology. ASUS A8V-VM 1- Latest processor and 64-bit computing technology The AMD Athlon™ 64FX, Athlon™ 64, Athlon™ 64x2, and AMD��S�e�m...
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 TheaterTM and supports all major game ... 1.4, and PCI Express interface. SoundMAX® Digital Audio System can output 5.1 channel surround sound and features state-of the industry's first x86-64 technology. ASUS A8V-VM 1- Latest processor and 64-bit computing technology The AMD Athlon™ 64FX, Athlon™ 64, Athlon™ 64x2, and AMD��S�e�m...
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... eliminates the need to use a DOS-based utility or boot from the support CD in the motherboard allows you to personalize and add style to your system with customizable boot logos. ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to buy a replacement ROM chip. No need to restore the original BIOS...
... eliminates the need to use a DOS-based utility or boot from the support CD in the motherboard allows you to personalize and add style to your system with customizable boot logos. ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to buy a replacement ROM chip. No need to restore the original BIOS...
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... in the bag that came with a green standby power LED. A8V-VM R A8V-VM Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS A8V-VM 1- 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before... object, such as the power supply case, before installing any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure...damaging them . • Whenever you install or remove any system component. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you uninstall any component, place it on them due...
... in the bag that came with a green standby power LED. A8V-VM R A8V-VM Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS A8V-VM 1- 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before... object, such as the power supply case, before installing any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure...damaging them . • Whenever you install or remove any system component. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you uninstall any component, place it on them due...
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... so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that the motherboard fits into it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to ensure that you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the chassis A8V-VM R 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction The edge with external ports...
... so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that the motherboard fits into it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to ensure that you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the chassis A8V-VM R 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction The edge with external ports...
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...Locate the CPU socket on your left. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction 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. Gold triangle 1.6.2 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. This mark should...can run applications faster than processors with only 32-bit or 64-bit wide data paths. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) 1.6.1 Overview The motherboard comes with gold triangle) on the CPU. The 128-bit-wide data paths of the marked corner (with a surface mount 939-pin ...
...Locate the CPU socket on your left. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction 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. Gold triangle 1.6.2 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. This mark should...can run applications faster than processors with only 32-bit or 64-bit wide data paths. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) 1.6.1 Overview The motherboard comes with gold triangle) on the CPU. The 128-bit-wide data paths of the marked corner (with a surface mount 939-pin ...
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...heatsink, and the retention mechanism. Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, making sure that the heatsink fits properly on the motherboard upon purchase. • You do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.6.3 Installing the heatsink...fan. 1. If the instructions in this section do not have to remove the retention module base when installing the CPU or installing other motherboard components. • If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that a Thermal Interface Material is already installed...
...heatsink, and the retention mechanism. Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, making sure that the heatsink fits properly on the motherboard upon purchase. • You do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.6.3 Installing the heatsink...fan. 1. If the instructions in this section do not have to remove the retention module base when installing the CPU or installing other motherboard components. • If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that a Thermal Interface Material is already installed...
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...sure that the retention bracket is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to plug this connector. 1-11 CPU_FAN GND +12V Rotation A8V-VM R A8V-VM CPU Fan Connector ASUS A8V-VM Do not forget to the module base. 5. A clicking sound denotes that the fan and heatsink assembly perfectly fits the retention mechanism...the retention mechanism to secure the heatsink and fan to connect the CPU fan connector! Push down the retention bracket lock on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Align the other end of the retention bracket to the retention module base. Attach one end of the retention bracket...
...sure that the retention bracket is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to plug this connector. 1-11 CPU_FAN GND +12V Rotation A8V-VM R A8V-VM CPU Fan Connector ASUS A8V-VM Do not forget to the module base. 5. A clicking sound denotes that the fan and heatsink assembly perfectly fits the retention mechanism...the retention mechanism to secure the heatsink and fan to connect the CPU fan connector! Push down the retention bracket lock on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Align the other end of the retention bracket to the retention module base. Attach one end of the retention bracket...
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1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. Refer to Windows XP 32-bit version operating system since it does not support Physical Address Extension(PAE). • ... DDR400 Qualified Vendors List on the next page for other critical functions. The following figure illustrates the location 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 detect less than 3 GB...
1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. Refer to Windows XP 32-bit version operating system since it does not support Physical Address Extension(PAE). • ... DDR400 Qualified Vendors List on the next page for other critical functions. The following figure illustrates the location 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 detect less than 3 GB...
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... press the retaining clips outward to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. ASUS A8V-VM 1-15 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...
... press the retaining clips outward to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. ASUS A8V-VM 1-15 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...
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...you intend to install expansion cards. Refer to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After ... expansion cards that came with the screw you removed earlier. 6. 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. Secure the card to the card.
...you intend to install expansion cards. Refer to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After ... expansion cards that came with the screw you removed earlier. 6. 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. Secure the card to the card.
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...EHCI controller - - shared - - - - - Onboard SATA Controller - Onboard Audio Controller - Integrated graphics shared - - - - - - - ASUS A8V-VM 1-17 PCI Express x16 slot s� ha� r� ed PCI Express x1 slot 1 s� ha� r� ed Onboard USB ...* 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 - - - - - - - Onboard USB controller 1 - - shared - - - - ...
...EHCI controller - - shared - - - - - Onboard SATA Controller - Onboard Audio Controller - Integrated graphics shared - - - - - - - ASUS A8V-VM 1-17 PCI Express x16 slot s� ha� r� ed PCI Express x1 slot 1 s� ha� r� ed Onboard USB ...* 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 - - - - - - - Onboard USB controller 1 - - shared - - - - ...
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... as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.8.3 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. The figure shows a LAN card installed on a ...PCI slot. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x16 graphic cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. The figure shows a network card installed on the PCI Express x16 ...
... as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.8.3 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. The figure shows a LAN card installed on a ...PCI slot. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x16 graphic cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. The figure shows a network card installed on the PCI Express x16 ...
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Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan 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. CPU and ... cooling fans of 350 mA~740 mA (8.88 W max.) or a total of the connector. GND +12V Rotation CPU_FAN GND +12V Rotation A8V-VM R A8V-VM Fan Connectors CHA_FAN ASUS A8V-VM 1-25 4. These are not jumpers! Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components.
Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan 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. CPU and ... cooling fans of 350 mA~740 mA (8.88 W max.) or a total of the connector. GND +12V Rotation CPU_FAN GND +12V Rotation A8V-VM R A8V-VM Fan Connectors CHA_FAN ASUS A8V-VM 1-25 4. These are not jumpers! Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components.