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...OF BUSINESS, LOSS OF USE OR DATA, INTERRUPTION 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. All... are used only for backup purposes, without intent to infringe. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. ii ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR...
...OF BUSINESS, LOSS OF USE OR DATA, INTERRUPTION 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. All... are used only for backup purposes, without intent to infringe. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. ii ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR...
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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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... the electrical outlet you are using, contact your local power company. • If the power supply is set to fix it , carefully read all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Make sure that your dealer...
... the electrical outlet you are using, contact your local power company. • If the power supply is set to fix it , carefully read all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Make sure that your dealer...
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... this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. About this guide is organized This manual contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. It includes description of the motherboard and ...Where to find more information Refer to perform when installing system components. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. It also lists the hardware setup procedures that you...
... this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. About this guide is organized This manual contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. It includes description of the motherboard and ...Where to find more information Refer to perform when installing system components. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. It also lists the hardware setup procedures that you...
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... key names are linked with a plus sign (+) Command Example: + + Means that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task.
... key names are linked with a plus sign (+) Command Example: + + Means that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task.
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The current Serial ATA I interface allows up to 150 MB/s data transfer rate while Serial ATA II allows up to the RAID manual in the support CD. 1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction For detailed instructions on how to configure RAID 0, RAID1, RAID0+1, RAID 5...2 GND RSATA_TXP2 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 ...
The current Serial ATA I interface allows up to 150 MB/s data transfer rate while Serial ATA II allows up to the RAID manual in the support CD. 1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction For detailed instructions on how to configure RAID 0, RAID1, RAID0+1, RAID 5...2 GND RSATA_TXP2 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 ...
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... the settings of this item is set to Manual. CPU Frequency [XXX] (value is auto-detected) Indicates the frequency sent by the bus multiple equals the CPU speed. The values range from 200 to malfunction. Configuration options: [66.6/33.3] [75.0/37.5] [88.0/44.0] ASUS A8V-VM 2-17 The bus frequency (external frequency) multiplied...
... the settings of this item is set to Manual. CPU Frequency [XXX] (value is auto-detected) Indicates the frequency sent by the bus multiple equals the CPU speed. The values range from 200 to malfunction. Configuration options: [66.6/33.3] [75.0/37.5] [88.0/44.0] ASUS A8V-VM 2-17 The bus frequency (external frequency) multiplied...
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Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following items appear only when the MCT Timing Mode is set to set the memory clock mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Limit] MCT Timing Mode [Auto] Allows you to malfunction. ASUS A8V-VM 2-19 Advanced Chipset Settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in this menu show the chipset-... Memory Configuration Memory Configuration Memclock Mode [Auto] MCT Timing Mode [Auto] CMD-ADDR Timing Mode [2T] Memclock Mode [Auto] Allows you to Manual. 2.4.3 Chipset The items in below sections may cause system to set the MCT timing mode.
Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following items appear only when the MCT Timing Mode is set to set the memory clock mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Limit] MCT Timing Mode [Auto] Allows you to malfunction. ASUS A8V-VM 2-19 Advanced Chipset Settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in this menu show the chipset-... Memory Configuration Memory Configuration Memclock Mode [Auto] MCT Timing Mode [Auto] CMD-ADDR Timing Mode [2T] Memclock Mode [Auto] Allows you to Manual. 2.4.3 Chipset The items in below sections may cause system to set the MCT timing mode.
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Microsoft DirectX Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. Visit the Microsoft website (www.microsoft.com) for detailed information. 3.2.4 Manual The Manual menu contains a VIA8251 RAID User Manual. ASUS A8V-VM 3- Click the item to open the manual. DirectX® improves the multimedia features of you computer so you can enjoy watching TV and movies, capturing videos...
Microsoft DirectX Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. Visit the Microsoft website (www.microsoft.com) for detailed information. 3.2.4 Manual The Manual menu contains a VIA8251 RAID User Manual. ASUS A8V-VM 3- Click the item to open the manual. DirectX® improves the multimedia features of you computer so you can enjoy watching TV and movies, capturing videos...