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...42 BIOS Features Setup 45 Details of BIOS Features Setup 45 Chipset Features Setup 48 Details of the ASUS P2Z-VM Motherboard 8 The ASUS P2Z-VM Motherboard 11 III. Motherboard Settings 14 Jumpers 14 2. External Connectors 27 Power Connection Procedures 37 IV. Central Processing Unit (... Port 26 5. FEATURES 8 Features of Chipset Features Setup 48 4 ASUS P2Z-VM User's Manual INTRODUCTION 7 How this Manual is Organized 7 Item Checklist 7 II. HARDWARE SETUP 12 Layout of the ASUS P2Z-VM Motherboard 12 Hardware Setup Steps 14 1. System Memory (DIMM 19 DIMM Memory...
...42 BIOS Features Setup 45 Details of BIOS Features Setup 45 Chipset Features Setup 48 Details of the ASUS P2Z-VM Motherboard 8 The ASUS P2Z-VM Motherboard 11 III. Motherboard Settings 14 Jumpers 14 2. External Connectors 27 Power Connection Procedures 37 IV. Central Processing Unit (... Port 26 5. FEATURES 8 Features of Chipset Features Setup 48 4 ASUS P2Z-VM User's Manual INTRODUCTION 7 How this Manual is Organized 7 Item Checklist 7 II. HARDWARE SETUP 12 Layout of the ASUS P2Z-VM Motherboard 12 Hardware Setup Steps 14 1. System Memory (DIMM 19 DIMM Memory...
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...divided into the following sections: I. Appendix Optional items and general reference Item Checklist Please check that your retailer. (1) ASUS Motherboard (1) Universal Retention Mechanism for SECC/SECC2/SEPP (1) Ribbon cable for master and slave IDE drives (1) Ribbon cable ...(1) Bag of spare jumper caps (1) Support CD with drivers and utilities (1) This Motherboard User's Manual ASUS IrDA-compliant infrared module (optional) ASUS S370 CPU card (optional) ASUS PCI-L101 Wake-On-LAN 10/100 Ethernet Card (optional) ASUS P2Z-VM User's Manual 7 INTRODUCTION How this product III. I .
...divided into the following sections: I. Appendix Optional items and general reference Item Checklist Please check that your retailer. (1) ASUS Motherboard (1) Universal Retention Mechanism for SECC/SECC2/SEPP (1) Ribbon cable for master and slave IDE drives (1) Ribbon cable ...(1) Bag of spare jumper caps (1) Support CD with drivers and utilities (1) This Motherboard User's Manual ASUS IrDA-compliant infrared module (optional) ASUS S370 CPU card (optional) ASUS PCI-L101 Wake-On-LAN 10/100 Ethernet Card (optional) ASUS P2Z-VM User's Manual 7 INTRODUCTION How this product III. I .
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... II. Specifications: • Multi-Speed: Supports Intel Pentium® III (450MHz and faster), Pentium® II (233MHz to 512MB. II. FEATURES Features of the ASUS P2Z-VM Motherboard The ASUS P2Z-VM is available as Tape Backup and CD-ROM, and LS-120 drives. • Universal Retention Mechanism: Supports a Pentium® III / Pentium® II processor packaged... Master IDE: Comes with an onboard PCI Bus Master IDE controller with two connectors that support four IDE devices in a Single Edge Processor Package (SEPP). 8 ASUS P2Z-VM User's Manual
... II. Specifications: • Multi-Speed: Supports Intel Pentium® III (450MHz and faster), Pentium® II (233MHz to 512MB. II. FEATURES Features of the ASUS P2Z-VM Motherboard The ASUS P2Z-VM is available as Tape Backup and CD-ROM, and LS-120 drives. • Universal Retention Mechanism: Supports a Pentium® III / Pentium® II processor packaged... Master IDE: Comes with an onboard PCI Bus Master IDE controller with two connectors that support four IDE devices in a Single Edge Processor Package (SEPP). 8 ASUS P2Z-VM User's Manual
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...transfers from PCI mas- ter busses to the memory and processor. • Double the IDE Transfer Speed: This motherboard with existing ATA-2 IDE specs so there is no need to upgrade current hard drives or cables. • SDRAM...and other devices virtually automatic. • PC'98 Compliant: Both the BIOS and hardware levels of ASUS smart series of motherboards meet PC'98 compliancy. The new PC'98 requirements for systems and components are based on the following..., PS/2 mouse, and Plug and Play devices to 33MB/s. FEATURES Specifications II. ASUS P2Z-VM User's Manual 9 II.
...transfers from PCI mas- ter busses to the memory and processor. • Double the IDE Transfer Speed: This motherboard with existing ATA-2 IDE specs so there is no need to upgrade current hard drives or cables. • SDRAM...and other devices virtually automatic. • PC'98 Compliant: Both the BIOS and hardware levels of ASUS smart series of motherboards meet PC'98 compliancy. The new PC'98 requirements for systems and components are based on the following..., PS/2 mouse, and Plug and Play devices to 33MB/s. FEATURES Specifications II. ASUS P2Z-VM User's Manual 9 II.
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HARDWARE SETUP Layout of the ASUS P2Z-VM Motherboard DIMM Socket 1 (64/72 bit, 168 pin module) DIMM Socket 2 (64/72 bit, ...2 3 CD_IN 32-bit PCI Audio Chipset Accelerated Graphics Port SB-LINK COM2 Multi-I/O & Keyboard Controller PCI Slot 1 (PCI1) P2Z-VM PCI Slot 2 (PCI2) AUDIO_EN PCI Slot 3 (PCI3) Intel PIIX4E PCIset ISA Slot 1 (ISA1) R ATI 3D Rage...(CMOSPower) FREQ MULT ASUS ASIC BF0 BF1 BF2 BF3 WOL_CON IR 2Mbit Flash EEPROM (Programable BIOS) (Grayed items are optional at the time of purchase.) Panel Connectors 12 ASUS P2Z-VM User's Manual H/W SETUP Motherboard Layout III. ATI ...
HARDWARE SETUP Layout of the ASUS P2Z-VM Motherboard DIMM Socket 1 (64/72 bit, 168 pin module) DIMM Socket 2 (64/72 bit, ...2 3 CD_IN 32-bit PCI Audio Chipset Accelerated Graphics Port SB-LINK COM2 Multi-I/O & Keyboard Controller PCI Slot 1 (PCI1) P2Z-VM PCI Slot 2 (PCI2) AUDIO_EN PCI Slot 3 (PCI3) Intel PIIX4E PCIset ISA Slot 1 (ISA1) R ATI 3D Rage...(CMOSPower) FREQ MULT ASUS ASIC BF0 BF1 BF2 BF3 WOL_CON IR 2Mbit Flash EEPROM (Programable BIOS) (Grayed items are optional at the time of purchase.) Panel Connectors 12 ASUS P2Z-VM User's Manual H/W SETUP Motherboard Layout III. ATI ...
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... 2. Setup the BIOS Software 1. Use a grounded wrist strap before handling computer components. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings P2Z-VM P2Z-VM VGA Interrupt Setting R INT_EN 123 123 Disable Enable (Default) Setting INT EN Disable [1-2] (default) Enable [2-3] 14 ASUS P2Z-VM User's Manual Motherboard Settings This section explains in which case enable INT_EN. Jumpers 1. Install Memory Modules 3. Unplug your computer, you do...
... 2. Setup the BIOS Software 1. Use a grounded wrist strap before handling computer components. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings P2Z-VM P2Z-VM VGA Interrupt Setting R INT_EN 123 123 Disable Enable (Default) Setting INT EN Disable [1-2] (default) Enable [2-3] 14 ASUS P2Z-VM User's Manual Motherboard Settings This section explains in which case enable INT_EN. Jumpers 1. Install Memory Modules 3. Unplug your computer, you do...
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...motherboard) to Disable because not all computers have the appropriate ATX power supply. This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 300mA on the expansion slot. Setting Enable Disable VGAEN [1-2] (default) [2-3] VGAEN 123 123 R P2Z-VM Enable Disable (Default) P2Z-VM ...to power up function. Setting Disable Enable KB WAK [1-2] (default) [2-3] KB_WAK 123 123 Disable Enable (Default) R P2Z-VM P2Z-VM Keyboard Power (Wake) Up ASUS P2Z-VM User's Manual 15 Disable the onboard VGA if you to Enable and do not have the appropriate ATX power supply....
...motherboard) to Disable because not all computers have the appropriate ATX power supply. This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 300mA on the expansion slot. Setting Enable Disable VGAEN [1-2] (default) [2-3] VGAEN 123 123 R P2Z-VM Enable Disable (Default) P2Z-VM ...to power up function. Setting Disable Enable KB WAK [1-2] (default) [2-3] KB_WAK 123 123 Disable Enable (Default) R P2Z-VM P2Z-VM Keyboard Power (Wake) Up ASUS P2Z-VM User's Manual 15 Disable the onboard VGA if you to Enable and do not have the appropriate ATX power supply....
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... Selection (FS0, FS1, FS2, FS3, FS4) This option tells the clock generator what frequency to send to the CPU, DRAM, and AGPset. P2Z-VM P2Z-VM CPU External Clock (Bus) Frequency Selection 123 123 123 123 123 FS0 FS1 FS2 FS3 FS4 CPU 66.8MHz 75.0MHz 83.0MHz 100.3MHz...FS3 FS4 CPU 124.0MHz 124.0MHz 133.0MHz 133.0MHz PCI 41.3MHz 31.0MHz 44.3MHz 33.3MHz 16 ASUS P2Z-VM User's Manual This allows the selection of the CPU's External frequency (or BUS Clock). R R P2Z-VM AUDIO_EN 123 123 Enable Disable (Default) P2Z-VM Audio Setting 5. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings III. III.
... Selection (FS0, FS1, FS2, FS3, FS4) This option tells the clock generator what frequency to send to the CPU, DRAM, and AGPset. P2Z-VM P2Z-VM CPU External Clock (Bus) Frequency Selection 123 123 123 123 123 FS0 FS1 FS2 FS3 FS4 CPU 66.8MHz 75.0MHz 83.0MHz 100.3MHz...FS3 FS4 CPU 124.0MHz 124.0MHz 133.0MHz 133.0MHz PCI 41.3MHz 31.0MHz 44.3MHz 33.3MHz 16 ASUS P2Z-VM User's Manual This allows the selection of the CPU's External frequency (or BUS Clock). R R P2Z-VM AUDIO_EN 123 123 Enable Disable (Default) P2Z-VM Audio Setting 5. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings III. III.
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...available. double-sided come in BIOS SETUP. Memory speed setup is required after adding or removing memory. III. This motherboard uses only Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMMs). ASUS P2Z-VM User's Manual 19 H/W SETUP System Memory III. If your DIMMs are not PC100-compliant, set the CPU bus... frequency to 66MHz RAM to operate at 100MHz, use only PC100-compliant DIMMs. When this motherboard operates at 100MHz, most system will...
...available. double-sided come in BIOS SETUP. Memory speed setup is required after adding or removing memory. III. This motherboard uses only Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMMs). ASUS P2Z-VM User's Manual 19 H/W SETUP System Memory III. If your DIMMs are not PC100-compliant, set the CPU bus... frequency to 66MHz RAM to operate at 100MHz, use only PC100-compliant DIMMs. When this motherboard operates at 100MHz, most system will...
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... pin density. 88 Pins P2Z-VM R 60 Pins 20 Pins Lock P2Z-VM 168-Pin DIMM Sockets The DIMMs must tell your retailer the correct DIMM type before purchasing. H/W SETUP System Memory III. This motherboard supports four clock signals per DIMM. 20 ASUS P2Z-VM User's Manual SDRAM DIMMs ...have the same pin contacts on the motherboard. Because the number of pins are different on either side of the breaks...
... pin density. 88 Pins P2Z-VM R 60 Pins 20 Pins Lock P2Z-VM 168-Pin DIMM Sockets The DIMMs must tell your retailer the correct DIMM type before purchasing. H/W SETUP System Memory III. This motherboard supports four clock signals per DIMM. 20 ASUS P2Z-VM User's Manual SDRAM DIMMs ...have the same pin contacts on the motherboard. Because the number of pins are different on either side of the breaks...
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... CPU card can be used on the Slot 1 connector (See ASUS S370 CPU Card in a Single Edge Processor Package (SEPP). ASUS P2Z-VM User's Manual 21 Central Processing Unit (CPU) Your motherboard provides a Slot 1 connector for a Pentium® III processor packaged in a Single Edge Contact Cartridge...are those with a Universal Retention Mechanism (URM). Without sufficient circulation, the processor could overheat and damage both the processor and the motherboard. III. Be sure that there is working. The URM supports Pentium III / II and Celeron processors. H/W SETUP CPU Universal...
... CPU card can be used on the Slot 1 connector (See ASUS S370 CPU Card in a Single Edge Processor Package (SEPP). ASUS P2Z-VM User's Manual 21 Central Processing Unit (CPU) Your motherboard provides a Slot 1 connector for a Pentium® III processor packaged in a Single Edge Contact Cartridge...are those with a Universal Retention Mechanism (URM). Without sufficient circulation, the processor could overheat and damage both the processor and the motherboard. III. Be sure that there is working. The URM supports Pentium III / II and Celeron processors. H/W SETUP CPU Universal...
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.... otherwise, the CPU will overheat. SECC SECC2/SEPP Push lock inward CPU fan cable to fan connector CPU fan cable to fan connector ASUS P2Z-VM User's Manual 23 SECC SECC2/SEPP Lock hole CPU fan cable to fan connector CPU fan cable to fan connector 4. H/W SETUP CPU ... SECC2 or SEPP; You may install an auxiliary fan to provide adequate circulation across the processor's passive heatsink. 3. With the heatsink facing the motherboard's chipset, push the SECC, SECC2, or SEPP gently but firmly into the Slot 1 connector until it is fully inserted. HARDWARE SETUP WARNING...
.... otherwise, the CPU will overheat. SECC SECC2/SEPP Push lock inward CPU fan cable to fan connector CPU fan cable to fan connector ASUS P2Z-VM User's Manual 23 SECC SECC2/SEPP Lock hole CPU fan cable to fan connector CPU fan cable to fan connector 4. H/W SETUP CPU ... SECC2 or SEPP; You may install an auxiliary fan to provide adequate circulation across the processor's passive heatsink. 3. With the heatsink facing the motherboard's chipset, push the SECC, SECC2, or SEPP gently but firmly into the Slot 1 connector until it is fully inserted. HARDWARE SETUP WARNING...
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... Slot 1 processors are those with a lever to clamp the heatsink into the SEC cartridge. H/W SETUP CPU 24 ASUS P2Z-VM User's Manual Elan Vital Heatsink with the Intel LANDesk Client Manager (LDCM) and the ASUS PC Probe software. These heatsinks, such as shown then flip the lever from "Unlock" to the motherboard's CPU fan connector.
... Slot 1 processors are those with a lever to clamp the heatsink into the SEC cartridge. H/W SETUP CPU 24 ASUS P2Z-VM User's Manual Elan Vital Heatsink with the Intel LANDesk Client Manager (LDCM) and the ASUS PC Probe software. These heatsinks, such as shown then flip the lever from "Unlock" to the motherboard's CPU fan connector.
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...leaving 5 IRQs free. Failure to see a map of ISA cards. You may use at the same time. Ensure that you removed above. 5. ASUS P2Z-VM User's Manual 25 Expansion Cards WARNING! Generally, an IRQ must be exclusively assigned to gain access, double-click the System icon under Device Manager ...and then install it in use the Microsoft Diagnostics (MSD.EXE) utility located in PNP AND PCI SETUP) 7. Assigning IRQs for your motherboard has PCI audio onboard, an extra IRQ will experience problems when those two devices are available to PCI cards. If your expansion card. ...
...leaving 5 IRQs free. Failure to see a map of ISA cards. You may use at the same time. Ensure that you removed above. 5. ASUS P2Z-VM User's Manual 25 Expansion Cards WARNING! Generally, an IRQ must be exclusively assigned to gain access, double-click the System icon under Device Manager ...and then install it in use the Microsoft Diagnostics (MSD.EXE) utility located in PNP AND PCI SETUP) 7. Assigning IRQs for your motherboard has PCI audio onboard, an extra IRQ will experience problems when those two devices are available to PCI cards. If your expansion card. ...
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... to the system. III. You can contact your PCI cards are set to disable the onboard AGP chipset. R P2Z-VM P2Z-VM Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) 26 ASUS P2Z-VM User's Manual HARDWARE SETUP To simplify this process this motherboard are assigned automatically from those available. Accelerated Graphics Port (available at the time of the BIOS Setup utility...
... to the system. III. You can contact your PCI cards are set to disable the onboard AGP chipset. R P2Z-VM P2Z-VM Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) 26 ASUS P2Z-VM User's Manual HARDWARE SETUP To simplify this process this motherboard are assigned automatically from those available. Accelerated Graphics Port (available at the time of the BIOS Setup utility...
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... III. Some pins are used for a standard keyboard using a PS/2 plug (mini DIN). If not detected, expansion cards can use a DIN to your motherboard. Placing jumper caps over these connector pins will not allow standard AT size (large DIN) keyboard plugs. This connector will cause damage to mini DIN...one is detected. PS/2 Mouse (6-pin Female) 2. PS/2 Mouse Connector (6-pin PS2KBMS) The system will direct IRQ12 to the power connector on the motherboard. PS/2 Keyboard (6-pin Female) ASUS P2Z-VM User's Manual 27 III. These are labeled on hard drives and floppy drives.
... III. Some pins are used for a standard keyboard using a PS/2 plug (mini DIN). If not detected, expansion cards can use a DIN to your motherboard. Placing jumper caps over these connector pins will not allow standard AT size (large DIN) keyboard plugs. This connector will cause damage to mini DIN...one is detected. PS/2 Mouse (6-pin Female) 2. PS/2 Mouse Connector (6-pin PS2KBMS) The system will direct IRQ12 to the power connector on the motherboard. PS/2 Keyboard (6-pin Female) ASUS P2Z-VM User's Manual 27 III. These are labeled on hard drives and floppy drives.
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... port is ready for a mouse or other serial devices. VGA Monitor (15-pin Female) 28 ASUS P2Z-VM User's Manual Serial Port COM1 Connector (9-pin COM1) One serial port is available using a serial port bracket connected from the motherboard to an expansion slot opening. Serial Port (9-pin Male) COM 1 5. Monitor (VGA) Output Connector (15...
... port is ready for a mouse or other serial devices. VGA Monitor (15-pin Female) 28 ASUS P2Z-VM User's Manual Serial Port COM1 Connector (9-pin COM1) One serial port is available using a serial port bracket connected from the motherboard to an expansion slot opening. Serial Port (9-pin Male) COM 1 5. Monitor (VGA) Output Connector (15...
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... on the Back View and connect a ribbon cable from the module to the motherboard according to select whether UART2 is directed for use with at least 720mA +5Volt standby power P2Z-VM Wake-On-LAN Connector ASUS P2Z-VM User's Manual 31 HARDWARE SETUP 11. IrDA-Compliant Infrared Module Connector (5-pin IR...: Requires an ATX power supply with a Wake On LAN output, such as shown on system cases that support this feature. P2Z-VM R +5V IRRX IRTX (NC) GND P2Z-VM Infrared Module Connector Front View Back View IRTX GND IRRX +5V (NC) 12. Wake-On-LAN Connector (3-pin WOL_CON) These...
... on the Back View and connect a ribbon cable from the module to the motherboard according to select whether UART2 is directed for use with at least 720mA +5Volt standby power P2Z-VM Wake-On-LAN Connector ASUS P2Z-VM User's Manual 31 HARDWARE SETUP 11. IrDA-Compliant Infrared Module Connector (5-pin IR...: Requires an ATX power supply with a Wake On LAN output, such as shown on system cases that support this feature. P2Z-VM R +5V IRRX IRTX (NC) GND P2Z-VM Infrared Module Connector Front View Back View IRTX GND IRRX +5V (NC) 12. Wake-On-LAN Connector (3-pin WOL_CON) These...