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...BIOS setup 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-2 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash utility 2-3 2.1.3 AFUDOS utility 2-4 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 2-6 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility 2-8 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-11 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-12 2.2.2 Menu ...bar 2-12 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-12 2.2.4 Menu items 2-13 2.2.5 Sub-menu items 2-13 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-13 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-13 2.2.8...
...BIOS setup 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-2 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash utility 2-3 2.1.3 AFUDOS utility 2-4 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 2-6 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility 2-8 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-11 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-12 2.2.2 Menu ...bar 2-12 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-12 2.2.4 Menu items 2-13 2.2.5 Sub-menu items 2-13 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-13 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-13 2.2.8...
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...to the DDR400 Qualified Vendors List on the next page for other critical functions. Refer to Windows XP 32-bit version operating system since it does not support Physical Address Extension(PAE). ..., 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 ... Rate (DDR) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the same CAS latency.
...to the DDR400 Qualified Vendors List on the next page for other critical functions. Refer to Windows XP 32-bit version operating system since it does not support Physical Address Extension(PAE). ..., 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 ... Rate (DDR) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the same CAS latency.
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... RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND A8V-VM R SATA 4 SATA 1 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GND RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN4 GND A8V-VM CPU SATA Connectors Install the Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack1 before using Serial ATA. 3. The current Serial...
... RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND A8V-VM R SATA 4 SATA 1 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GND RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN4 GND A8V-VM CPU SATA Connectors Install the Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack1 before using Serial ATA. 3. The current Serial...
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... disk drive. 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS The following to the corresponding sections for Windows® 2000: a. ASUS EZ Flash (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. DOS environment a. d. b. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a floppy disk during POST.) 2. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk to the optical...
... disk drive. 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS The following to the corresponding sections for Windows® 2000: a. ASUS EZ Flash (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. DOS environment a. d. b. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a floppy disk during POST.) 2. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk to the optical...
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See page 3-4 for the Utilities screen menu. 3. The ASUS Update utility is available in Windows® environment. Quit all Windows® applications before you to: • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet ...the BIOS version information. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. ...
See page 3-4 for the Utilities screen menu. 3. The ASUS Update utility is available in Windows® environment. Quit all Windows® applications before you to: • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet ...the BIOS version information. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. ...
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The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Click Next. ASUS A8V-VM 2- Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. Select Update BIOS from the Internet option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1.
The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Click Next. ASUS A8V-VM 2- Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. Select Update BIOS from the Internet option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1.
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..., select the BIOS version that you wish to avail all its features. Always update the utility to download. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Open window, then click Open. 4. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the drop...
..., select the BIOS version that you wish to avail all its features. Always update the utility to download. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Open window, then click Open. 4. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the drop...
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...] Main menu items Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to display a list of a field, select it then press to select a field. ASUS A8V-VM 2-13 Use [+] or [-] to malfunction. Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit A solid triangle before each item on... Revision [1.4] Select Screen Select Item +- You cannot select an item that the iteam has a sub-menu. Select Screen Select Item +- Pop-up window with the configuration options for that item. 2.2.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of the selected item. 2.2.4 Menu items The...
...] Main menu items Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to display a list of a field, select it then press to select a field. ASUS A8V-VM 2-13 Use [+] or [-] to malfunction. Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit A solid triangle before each item on... Revision [1.4] Select Screen Select Item +- You cannot select an item that the iteam has a sub-menu. Select Screen Select Item +- Pop-up window with the configuration options for that item. 2.2.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of the selected item. 2.2.4 Menu items The...
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... Defaults Exit system setup after saving the changes. Discard Changes This option allows you to discard the selections you press , a confirmation window appears. SSGeeolleetccottSoIuntbee-msocfrtehene options from this option from the legenF1d barGteoneerxailt. Select Exit & Save Changes or make other than System Date, ... Ok to load default values. Select Ok to save the changes while exiting. Exit & Discard Changes Select this option, a confirmation window appears. When you are saved to the CMOS RAM. 2.7 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or...
... Defaults Exit system setup after saving the changes. Discard Changes This option allows you to discard the selections you press , a confirmation window appears. SSGeeolleetccottSoIuntbee-msocfrtehene options from this option from the legenF1d barGteoneerxailt. Select Exit & Save Changes or make other than System Date, ... Ok to load default values. Select Ok to save the changes while exiting. Exit & Discard Changes Select this option, a confirmation window appears. When you are saved to the CMOS RAM. 2.7 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or...
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...ASUS website(www.asus.com) for better compatibility and system stability. 3.2 Support CD information The support CD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to change at any time without notice. The contents of your computer. 3.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows...® 2000/2003 Server/XP/64-bit XP operating systems (OS). Use the setup procedures presented in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary...
...ASUS website(www.asus.com) for better compatibility and system stability. 3.2 Support CD information The support CD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to change at any time without notice. The contents of your computer. 3.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows...® 2000/2003 Server/XP/64-bit XP operating systems (OS). Use the setup procedures presented in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary...