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...OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. E2421 Second Edition January 2006 Copyright © 2006 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE... FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS.
...OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. E2421 Second Edition January 2006 Copyright © 2006 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE... FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS.
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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 1.7.2 Memory...
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 1.7.2 Memory...
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A8V-VM specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory VGA Expansion slots Storage Audio USB LAN ASUS special features BIOS features Back Panel I/O Ports Socket 939 for AMD® Athlon™ 64FX/ Athlon...;(C��P�U��P�a�r�a�m��e�t�e�r�R�e��c�a�ll�) ASUS MyLogo ASUS EZ Flash ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 4 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.3 1 x Parallel port 1 x Serial port 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1...
A8V-VM specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory VGA Expansion slots Storage Audio USB LAN ASUS special features BIOS features Back Panel I/O Ports Socket 939 for AMD® Athlon™ 64FX/ Athlon...;(C��P�U��P�a�r�a�m��e�t�e�r�R�e��c�a�ll�) ASUS MyLogo ASUS EZ Flash ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 4 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.3 1 x Parallel port 1 x Serial port 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1...
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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...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) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. 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...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) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. xi...
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... 3 Gb/s technology through the Serial ATA interfaces. See page 2-3 for details. ASUS MyLogo™ This new feature present in the motherboard allows you to personalize and add style to restore the original BIOS data from a floppy disk. The Serial ATA 3 Gb/s specification provides twice the bandwidth of the current Serial ATA products with...
... 3 Gb/s technology through the Serial ATA interfaces. See page 2-3 for details. ASUS MyLogo™ This new feature present in the motherboard allows you to personalize and add style to restore the original BIOS data from a floppy disk. The Serial ATA 3 Gb/s specification provides twice the bandwidth of the current Serial ATA products with...
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This mark should match a specific corner on your left. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction Gold triangle 1.6.2 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. 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 socket to ensure correct installation. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) 1.6.1 Overview The motherboard comes with gold triangle) on the...
This mark should match a specific corner on your left. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction Gold triangle 1.6.2 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. 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 socket to ensure correct installation. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) 1.6.1 Overview The motherboard comes with gold triangle) on the...
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... slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. The figure shows a LAN card installed on the PCI Express x16 slot. 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction The figure shows a graphics card ...installed on a PCI slot. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x16 graphic cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.8.3 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the PCI ...
... slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. The figure shows a LAN card installed on the PCI Express x16 slot. 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction The figure shows a graphics card ...installed on a PCI slot. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x16 graphic cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.8.3 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the PCI ...
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...to prevent incorrect cable connection when using a FDD cable with serial specification. 11. Insert one end of the cable to this connector, then connect the other devices that conform with a covered Pin 5. 1 - 22 FLOPPY A8V-VM R PIN 1 NOTE: Orient the red markings on the connector ... 1. This 15-pin VGA port connects to the signal connector at the back of the audio ports in 2, 4, or 6-channel configuration. A8V-VM Floppy Disk Drive Connector Chapter 1: Product introduction These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. ...
...to prevent incorrect cable connection when using a FDD cable with serial specification. 11. Insert one end of the cable to this connector, then connect the other devices that conform with a covered Pin 5. 1 - 22 FLOPPY A8V-VM R PIN 1 NOTE: Orient the red markings on the connector ... 1. This 15-pin VGA port connects to the signal connector at the back of the audio ports in 2, 4, or 6-channel configuration. A8V-VM Floppy Disk Drive Connector Chapter 1: Product introduction These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. ...
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... comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. The USB2.0 module is purchased separately . 1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. 5. USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND A8V-VM R USB56 1 A8V-VM USB 2.0 Connectors USB...
... comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. The USB2.0 module is purchased separately . 1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. 5. USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND A8V-VM R USB56 1 A8V-VM USB 2.0 Connectors USB...
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...or may not boot up . • We recommend that you use an ATX 12 V Specification 2.0‑compliant power supply unit (PSU) with more power-consuming devices. 6. EATXPWR A8V-VM R ATX12V +12V DC GND +12V DC GND A8V-VM ATX Power Connectors +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK ...in only one orientation. The plugs from the power supply are for ATX power supply plugs. ASUS A8V-VM 1 - 27 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are designed to connect the 4-pin ATX +12 V power plug; The system may become unstable or may ...
...or may not boot up . • We recommend that you use an ATX 12 V Specification 2.0‑compliant power supply unit (PSU) with more power-consuming devices. 6. EATXPWR A8V-VM R ATX12V +12V DC GND +12V DC GND A8V-VM ATX Power Connectors +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK ...in only one orientation. The plugs from the power supply are for ATX power supply plugs. ASUS A8V-VM 1 - 27 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are designed to connect the 4-pin ATX +12 V power plug; The system may become unstable or may ...
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...the specific items for that do not fit on the screen. Refer to "2.2.7 Pop-up window." 2.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display a pop-up window 2.2.9 General help Scroll bar At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of options. ASUS A8V-VM ... IDE Slave Third IDE Master Fourth IDE Master IDE Configuration System Information [11:10:19] [Thu 03/27/2003] [1.44M, 3.5 in] [English] :[ST320413A] :[ASUS CD-S340] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] Main menu items Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to malfunction. You...
...the specific items for that do not fit on the screen. Refer to "2.2.7 Pop-up window." 2.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display a pop-up window 2.2.9 General help Scroll bar At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of options. ASUS A8V-VM ... IDE Slave Third IDE Master Fourth IDE Master IDE Configuration System Information [11:10:19] [Thu 03/27/2003] [1.44M, 3.5 in] [English] :[ST320413A] :[ASUS CD-S340] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] Main menu items Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to malfunction. You...
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These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Type [Auto] Selects the type of the appropriate IDE device type. Setting to Auto allows automatic selection of IDE drive. When ... installed in the system. Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Enables or disables the LBA mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS A8V-VM 2-15 Select a device item then press to Auto enables the LBA mode if the device supports this mode, and if the device was not previously...
These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Type [Auto] Selects the type of the appropriate IDE device type. Setting to Auto allows automatic selection of IDE drive. When ... installed in the system. Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Enables or disables the LBA mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS A8V-VM 2-15 Select a device item then press to Auto enables the LBA mode if the device supports this mode, and if the device was not previously...
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...DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.3.5 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. AMIBIOS Version : 0206 Build Date : 12/13/05 Processor Type Speed Count : AMD Athlon(tm) 64 Processor 3000+ : 1800 MHz : 1 ... 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 The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu...
...DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.3.5 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. AMIBIOS Version : 0206 Build Date : 12/13/05 Processor Type Speed Count : AMD Athlon(tm) 64 Processor 3000+ : 1800 MHz : 1 ... 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 The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu...
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...] 2-26 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Configuration options: [No] [Yes] 2.5.4 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Allows you to add more tables for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (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...
...] 2-26 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Configuration options: [No] [Yes] 2.5.4 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Allows you to add more tables for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (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...
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... [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable RTC to generate PME in SoftOFF mode. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the system. Configuration options: [Any key] [Specfic Key] Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled] When set ... Hour, RTC Alarm Minute, and RTC Alarm Second appear with set to turn on the keyboard to [Enabled]. When this parameter allows you to use specific keys on th system. Power On By PME# [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard LAN to generate a wake event. When set ...
... [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable RTC to generate PME in SoftOFF mode. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the system. Configuration options: [Any key] [Specfic Key] Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled] When set ... Hour, RTC Alarm Minute, and RTC Alarm Second appear with set to turn on the keyboard to [Enabled]. When this parameter allows you to use specific keys on th system. Power On By PME# [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard LAN to generate a wake event. When set ...
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... fan is not connected to the chassis, the specific field shows N/A. If the fan is not connected to display the detected temperatures. Select Ignored if you do not wish to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. Chassis Fan Speed [xxxxRPM...] or [N/A] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the chassis fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). CPU Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). ASUS A8V-VM...
... fan is not connected to the chassis, the specific field shows N/A. If the fan is not connected to display the detected temperatures. Select Ignored if you do not wish to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. Chassis Fan Speed [xxxxRPM...] or [N/A] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the chassis fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). CPU Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). ASUS A8V-VM...