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... on LAN models only) (1) User's Manual ASUS A7S-VM User's Manual 7 If you discover damaged or missing items, contact your package is divided into the following sections: 1. SOFTWARE SETUP 6. Package Contents (1) ASUS Motherboard Optional Items ASUS Modem MR (1) 40-pin 80-conductor ribbon cable... on setting up the included software Reference material for two 3.5" floppy disk drives (1) ASUS Support CD with drivers and utilities ASUS IrDA-compliant infrared module (1) Bag of spare jumper caps (1) ASUS 2-port USB Connector Set (1) I/O Plate (on setting up the motherboard. 1.
... on LAN models only) (1) User's Manual ASUS A7S-VM User's Manual 7 If you discover damaged or missing items, contact your package is divided into the following sections: 1. SOFTWARE SETUP 6. Package Contents (1) ASUS Motherboard Optional Items ASUS Modem MR (1) 40-pin 80-conductor ribbon cable... on setting up the included software Reference material for two 3.5" floppy disk drives (1) ASUS Support CD with drivers and utilities ASUS IrDA-compliant infrared module (1) Bag of spare jumper caps (1) ASUS 2-port USB Connector Set (1) I/O Plate (on setting up the motherboard. 1.
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... series motherboards are based on the following high-level goals: Support for Plugn-Play compatibility and power management for configuring and managing all system components, and 32-bit device drivers and installation procedures for systems and components are PC'99 compliant. FEATURES Performance 2. To fully utilize the ACPI benefits, ... 40-pin 80-conductor cable). • Concurrent PCI: Concurrent PCI allows multiple PCI transfers from PCI master busses to the memory and processor. 10 ASUS A7S-VM User's Manual UltraDMA/100 is backward compatible with energy saving standards. 2.
... series motherboards are based on the following high-level goals: Support for Plugn-Play compatibility and power management for configuring and managing all system components, and 32-bit device drivers and installation procedures for systems and components are PC'99 compliant. FEATURES Performance 2. To fully utilize the ACPI benefits, ... 40-pin 80-conductor cable). • Concurrent PCI: Concurrent PCI allows multiple PCI transfers from PCI master busses to the memory and processor. 10 ASUS A7S-VM User's Manual UltraDMA/100 is backward compatible with energy saving standards. 2.
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....) 7. Keep the screw for the expansion card. 3. Install the necessary software drivers for later use . WARNING! Replace the system cover. 6. The motherboard has five PCI expansion slots to both the motherboard and expansion cards. 3.7.1 Installing an Expansion Card 1. Change the necessary BIOS settings...the slot with the expansion card and make any . (see section 4.4.3 PCI Configuration to install expansion cards. H/W SETUP Expansion Cards ASUS A7S-VM User's Manual 23 3. Align the card connectors with the slot and press firmly until the card fits in the next section when ...
....) 7. Keep the screw for the expansion card. 3. Install the necessary software drivers for later use . WARNING! Replace the system cover. 6. The motherboard has five PCI expansion slots to both the motherboard and expansion cards. 3.7.1 Installing an Expansion Card 1. Change the necessary BIOS settings...the slot with the expansion card and make any . (see section 4.4.3 PCI Configuration to install expansion cards. H/W SETUP Expansion Cards ASUS A7S-VM User's Manual 23 3. Align the card connectors with the slot and press firmly until the card fits in the next section when ...
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...Clock ACPI Mode when used IRQ Holder for PCI Steering IRQ Holder for resolving IRQ conflicts. shared - shared 24 ASUS A7S-VM User's Manual Generally, an IRQ must be used , leaving 4 IRQs free. Use this Motherboard PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 PCI slot 3 PCI slot 4 Onboard audio controller Onboard USB controller INT-A ...IRQs free for ISA or PCI devices. shared - If your motherboard also has MIDI enabled, another IRQ will make sure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that will be used . If your motherboard has PCI audio onboard, an additional IRQ will be exclusively assigned...
...Clock ACPI Mode when used IRQ Holder for PCI Steering IRQ Holder for resolving IRQ conflicts. shared - shared 24 ASUS A7S-VM User's Manual Generally, an IRQ must be used , leaving 4 IRQs free. Use this Motherboard PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 PCI slot 3 PCI slot 4 Onboard audio controller Onboard USB controller INT-A ...IRQs free for ISA or PCI devices. shared - If your motherboard also has MIDI enabled, another IRQ will make sure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that will be used . If your motherboard has PCI audio onboard, an additional IRQ will be exclusively assigned...
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...drive. If the word "unknown" appears after Flash Memory:, the memory chip is either not programmable or is your motherboard, check the last four numbers of the original motherboard BIOS along with certain memory drivers that you boot from the floppy disk. Type COPY D:\AFLASH\AFLASH.EXE A:\ (assuming D is not supported by the... DO NOT copy AUTOEXEC.BAT and CONFIG.SYS to run AFLASH. 4.4. It is a Flash Memory Writer utility that you created. BIOS SETTUUPP Updating BIOS IMPORTANT! ASUS A7S-VM User's Manual 41 4. Larger numbers represent a newer BIOS file. 1.
...drive. If the word "unknown" appears after Flash Memory:, the memory chip is either not programmable or is your motherboard, check the last four numbers of the original motherboard BIOS along with certain memory drivers that you boot from the floppy disk. Type COPY D:\AFLASH\AFLASH.EXE A:\ (assuming D is not supported by the... DO NOT copy AUTOEXEC.BAT and CONFIG.SYS to run AFLASH. 4.4. It is a Flash Memory Writer utility that you created. BIOS SETTUUPP Updating BIOS IMPORTANT! ASUS A7S-VM User's Manual 41 4. Larger numbers represent a newer BIOS file. 1.
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...-ROM drive is drive D). When prompted to restart, select No and then follow the normal setup procedures on the screen. 5.2 A7S-VM Motherboard Support CD To begin using new hardware to install a driver from its system registry. SOFTWARE SETUP 5.1 Operating Systems You should appear. NOTE: The support CD contents are subject to change at... CD, insert it into the CD-ROM drive. The support installation menu should always use any time without notice. 5.2.1 Installation Menus 5. S/W SETUP OS / Support CD ASUS A7S-VM User's Manual 75
...-ROM drive is drive D). When prompted to restart, select No and then follow the normal setup procedures on the screen. 5.2 A7S-VM Motherboard Support CD To begin using new hardware to install a driver from its system registry. SOFTWARE SETUP 5.1 Operating Systems You should appear. NOTE: The support CD contents are subject to change at... CD, insert it into the CD-ROM drive. The support installation menu should always use any time without notice. 5.2.1 Installation Menus 5. S/W SETUP OS / Support CD ASUS A7S-VM User's Manual 75
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...BIOS from the ASUS website. SOFTWARE SETUP 5.2.2 Applications • Display Drivers: Installs the SiS display drivers. • SiS 7018 PCI Audio Driver: Installs the SiS 7018 PCI audio drivers to view information about the motherboard, such as ...ASUS contact information. • Exit: Exits the CD installation menu. 5. Before using ASUS Update, make sure that can monitor your computer fan, temperature, and voltages. • ASUS Update V3.27.05: Installs the ASUS Update program. NOTE: The following items are on the second menu screen. S/W SETUP Applications 76 ASUS A7S-VM...
...BIOS from the ASUS website. SOFTWARE SETUP 5.2.2 Applications • Display Drivers: Installs the SiS display drivers. • SiS 7018 PCI Audio Driver: Installs the SiS 7018 PCI audio drivers to view information about the motherboard, such as ...ASUS contact information. • Exit: Exits the CD installation menu. 5. Before using ASUS Update, make sure that can monitor your computer fan, temperature, and voltages. • ASUS Update V3.27.05: Installs the ASUS Update program. NOTE: The following items are on the second menu screen. S/W SETUP Applications 76 ASUS A7S-VM...
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... decode maps for the computer parallel ports. The POST checks system memory, the motherboard circuitry, the display, the keyboard, the diskette drive, and other x86-compatible ...When you turn ON the computer, it will occur in the Microsoft Windows operating system, device drivers, hardware, and applications, and also relies on a technique called Single Instruction, Multiple Data ... uses a memory block to documentation provided by DOS for memory and I /O and graphics. ASUS A7S-VM User's Manual 85 7. APPENDIX Glossary LPT Port (Line Printer Port) Logical device name reserved ...
... decode maps for the computer parallel ports. The POST checks system memory, the motherboard circuitry, the display, the keyboard, the diskette drive, and other x86-compatible ...When you turn ON the computer, it will occur in the Microsoft Windows operating system, device drivers, hardware, and applications, and also relies on a technique called Single Instruction, Multiple Data ... uses a memory block to documentation provided by DOS for memory and I /O and graphics. ASUS A7S-VM User's Manual 85 7. APPENDIX Glossary LPT Port (Line Printer Port) Logical device name reserved ...