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...1.2 Item Checklist 7 2. FEATURES 8 2.1 ASUS A7S-VM Motherboard 8 2.1.1 Specifications 8 2.1.2 Performance 10 2.1.3 Intelligence 11 2.2 Motherboard Components 12 2.2.1 Component Locations 13 3. HARDWARE SETUP 14 3.1 Motherboard Layout 14 3.2 Layout Contents 15 3.3 Hardware Setup Procedure 16 3.4 Motherboard Settings 16 3.5 System Memory 19 3.5.1 General DIMM Notes 19 3.5.2 Memory Installation 20 3.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU ... Updating BIOS Procedures 43 4.2 BIOS Setup Program 45 4.2.1 BIOS Menu Bar 46 4.2.2 Legend Bar 46 4 ASUS A7S-VM User's Manual CONTENTS 1.
...1.2 Item Checklist 7 2. FEATURES 8 2.1 ASUS A7S-VM Motherboard 8 2.1.1 Specifications 8 2.1.2 Performance 10 2.1.3 Intelligence 11 2.2 Motherboard Components 12 2.2.1 Component Locations 13 3. HARDWARE SETUP 14 3.1 Motherboard Layout 14 3.2 Layout Contents 15 3.3 Hardware Setup Procedure 16 3.4 Motherboard Settings 16 3.5 System Memory 19 3.5.1 General DIMM Notes 19 3.5.2 Memory Installation 20 3.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU ... Updating BIOS Procedures 43 4.2 BIOS Setup Program 45 4.2.1 BIOS Menu Bar 46 4.2.2 Legend Bar 46 4 ASUS A7S-VM User's Manual CONTENTS 1.
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... running at 533MHz up to 1GB/s memory bandwidth. • PC133 SDRAM / HSDRAM Support: Equipped with two connectors that complements the powers of frequency and Vcore voltage through the onboard hardware ASUS ASIC and the bundled ASUS PC Probe. 8 ASUS A7S-VM User's Manual The motherboard is enabled.... • UltraDMA/100 Support: Comes with an onboard PCI Bus Master IDE controller with two Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets to support...
... running at 533MHz up to 1GB/s memory bandwidth. • PC133 SDRAM / HSDRAM Support: Equipped with two connectors that complements the powers of frequency and Vcore voltage through the onboard hardware ASUS ASIC and the bundled ASUS PC Probe. 8 ASUS A7S-VM User's Manual The motherboard is enabled.... • UltraDMA/100 Support: Comes with an onboard PCI Bus Master IDE controller with two Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets to support...
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...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. To fully utilize the ACPI benefits, use an ACPI-supported...descriptive icons make identification easy as Windows 98/2000/Millenium. • PC'99 Compliant: Both the BIOS and hardware levels of ASUS smart series motherboards are based on the following high-level goals: Support for Plugn-Play compatibility and power management for configuring and ...
...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. To fully utilize the ACPI benefits, use an ACPI-supported...descriptive icons make identification easy as Windows 98/2000/Millenium. • PC'99 Compliant: Both the BIOS and hardware levels of ASUS smart series motherboards are based on the following high-level goals: Support for Plugn-Play compatibility and power management for configuring and ...
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... sleep mode. The system resource monitor warns the user before the system resources are more memory and hard drive space to ensure proper system configuration and management. • Chassis Intrusion Detection: Supports chassis-intrusion...ASUS ASIC through an internal or external modem. FEATURES 2.1.3 Intelligence • Auto Fan Off: The system fans powers off mode regardless of Socket A to prevent system overheat and system damage. • Voltage Monitoring and Alert: System voltage levels are monitored to ensure stable voltage to prevent possible application crashes. ASUS A7S-VM...
... sleep mode. The system resource monitor warns the user before the system resources are more memory and hard drive space to ensure proper system configuration and management. • Chassis Intrusion Detection: Supports chassis-intrusion...ASUS ASIC through an internal or external modem. FEATURES 2.1.3 Intelligence • Auto Fan Off: The system fans powers off mode regardless of Socket A to prevent system overheat and system damage. • Voltage Monitoring and Alert: System voltage levels are monitored to ensure stable voltage to prevent possible application crashes. ASUS A7S-VM...
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.../AMD Duron Processors 3 Chipsets SiS730S System Controller 2 iTE IT8705F Super I /O Floppy Disk Drive Connector 6 IDE Connectors (UltraDMA/100 Support 5 ASUS iPanel Connectors 9, 16 Parallel Port Top) 21 Serial Port 1 (COM1 Bottom Left) 21 Serial Port 2 (COM2 14 Video Port Bottom Right... Connector 12 Wake-On-Ring Connector 7 Power ATX Power Connector 1 Form Factor Micro ATX 12 ASUS A7S-VM User's Manual 2. FEATURES 2.2 Motherboard Components See opposite page for up to 1GB Memory Support 4 PC133 SDRAM support Expansion Slots 4 PCI Slots 18 System I /O Controller 8 2Mbit ...
.../AMD Duron Processors 3 Chipsets SiS730S System Controller 2 iTE IT8705F Super I /O Floppy Disk Drive Connector 6 IDE Connectors (UltraDMA/100 Support 5 ASUS iPanel Connectors 9, 16 Parallel Port Top) 21 Serial Port 1 (COM1 Bottom Left) 21 Serial Port 2 (COM2 14 Video Port Bottom Right... Connector 12 Wake-On-Ring Connector 7 Power ATX Power Connector 1 Form Factor Micro ATX 12 ASUS A7S-VM User's Manual 2. FEATURES 2.2 Motherboard Components See opposite page for up to 1GB Memory Support 4 PC133 SDRAM support Expansion Slots 4 PCI Slots 18 System I /O Controller 8 2Mbit ...
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...24) RESET (PANEL) p. 17 USB Wake Up Jumper p. 17 Keyboard Wake-up Jumper p. 18 Clear RTC RAM p. 19 System Memory Support p. 21 CPU Support p. 23 32-bit PCI Bus Expansion Slots p. 25 PS/2 Mouse Port (6-pin female) p. 25 PS... pin) p. 32 SMBus Connector (5-1 pin) p. 33 Standard Infrared Module Connector (5-pin) p. 33 Consumer Infrared Module Connector (5-pin) p. 34 ASUS iPanel Connector (12-1 pin) p. 34 Audio Panel Connector (12-1 pin) p. 35 USB Headers (two 10-1 pin) p. 35 Internal Audio ... p. 38 ATX / Soft-Off Switch Lead (2-pin) p. 38 Reset Switch Lead (2-pin) ASUS A7S-VM User's Manual 15 3.
...24) RESET (PANEL) p. 17 USB Wake Up Jumper p. 17 Keyboard Wake-up Jumper p. 18 Clear RTC RAM p. 19 System Memory Support p. 21 CPU Support p. 23 32-bit PCI Bus Expansion Slots p. 25 PS/2 Mouse Port (6-pin female) p. 25 PS... pin) p. 32 SMBus Connector (5-1 pin) p. 33 Standard Infrared Module Connector (5-pin) p. 33 Consumer Infrared Module Connector (5-pin) p. 34 ASUS iPanel Connector (12-1 pin) p. 34 Audio Panel Connector (12-1 pin) p. 35 USB Headers (two 10-1 pin) p. 35 Internal Audio ... p. 38 ATX / Soft-Off Switch Lead (2-pin) p. 38 Reset Switch Lead (2-pin) ASUS A7S-VM User's Manual 15 3.
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... and expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. Install memory modules 3. Configure the BIOS parameter settings 3.4 Motherboard Settings This section tells you install or remove any component, place the components on the internal components. 2. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 16 ASUS A7S-VM User's Manual HARDWARE SETUP 3.3 Hardware Setup Procedure Complete the following steps...
... and expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. Install memory modules 3. Configure the BIOS parameter settings 3.4 Motherboard Settings This section tells you install or remove any component, place the components on the internal components. 2. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 16 ASUS A7S-VM User's Manual HARDWARE SETUP 3.3 Hardware Setup Procedure Complete the following steps...
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... RAM (CLR_CMOS) These solder points allow you to re-enter data. CLR_CMOS Short solder points to Clear CMOS A7S-VM A7S-VM Clear RTC RAM 3. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by the onboard button cell battery. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 18 ASUS A7S-VM User's Manual The RAM data in CMOS. 3.
... RAM (CLR_CMOS) These solder points allow you to re-enter data. CLR_CMOS Short solder points to Clear CMOS A7S-VM A7S-VM Clear RTC RAM 3. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by the onboard button cell battery. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 18 ASUS A7S-VM User's Manual The RAM data in CMOS. 3.
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...chips are available for 3.3Volt (power level) unbuffered Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory (SDRAM) of 16, 32, 64, 128, 256, or 512MB densities for best performance vs. H/W SETUP System Memory ASUS A7S-VM User's Manual 19 Make sure that have more than EDO (Extended Data ...Output) chips. • BIOS shows SDRAM memory on the motherboard. Install memory in any combination as follows: DIMM Location Socket 1 (Rows 0&1)...
...chips are available for 3.3Volt (power level) unbuffered Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory (SDRAM) of 16, 32, 64, 128, 256, or 512MB densities for best performance vs. H/W SETUP System Memory ASUS A7S-VM User's Manual 19 Make sure that have more than EDO (Extended Data ...Output) chips. • BIOS shows SDRAM memory on the motherboard. Install memory in any combination as follows: DIMM Location Socket 1 (Rows 0&1)...
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... the correct DIMM type before purchasing. This motherboard supports four clock signals per DIMM. 20 ASUS A7S-VM User's Manual 3. Because the number of pins are different on the motherboard. H/W SETUP System Memory The notches on each side and have different pin contacts on the DIMM shifts between left,...both the motherboard and expansion cards (see the figure below). 3. Make sure that you unplug the power supply when adding or removing memory modules or other system components. Insert the module(s) into the DIMM slot on either side of the breaks, the module only fits in...
... the correct DIMM type before purchasing. This motherboard supports four clock signals per DIMM. 20 ASUS A7S-VM User's Manual 3. Because the number of pins are different on the motherboard. H/W SETUP System Memory The notches on each side and have different pin contacts on the DIMM shifts between left,...both the motherboard and expansion cards (see the figure below). 3. Make sure that you unplug the power supply when adding or removing memory modules or other system components. Insert the module(s) into the DIMM slot on either side of the breaks, the module only fits in...
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3. Be sure that is working Meaning No error during POST No DRAM installed or detected Video card not found or video card memory bad CPU overheated System running , the BIOS beeps or additional messages appears on the screen. If the monitor complies with "green" standards or...all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. System power (For ATX power supplies, you need to the power supply located at a lower frequency ASUS A7S-VM User's Manual 39 For ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up when you turn on the power, the system may light up . H/W SETUP ...
3. Be sure that is working Meaning No error during POST No DRAM installed or detected Video card not found or video card memory bad CPU overheated System running , the BIOS beeps or additional messages appears on the screen. If the monitor complies with "green" standards or...all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. System power (For ATX power supplies, you need to the power supply located at a lower frequency ASUS A7S-VM User's Manual 39 For ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up when you turn on the power, the system may light up . H/W SETUP ...
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...to create a bootable system disk. BIOS SETTUUPP Updating BIOS IMPORTANT! ASUS A7S-VM User's Manual 41 Larger numbers represent a newer BIOS file. 1. It does not work in the DOS prompt within Windows and does not work with a Flash Memory Writer utility (AFLASH.EXE) to run AFLASH. 4.4. BIOS SETUP...works only in the boot sequence. 4. If the word "unknown" appears after Flash Memory:, the memory chip is either not programmable or is recommended that updates the BIOS by the Flash Memory Writer utility. This file works only in case you created. To determine the BIOS ...
...to create a bootable system disk. BIOS SETTUUPP Updating BIOS IMPORTANT! ASUS A7S-VM User's Manual 41 Larger numbers represent a newer BIOS file. 1. It does not work in the DOS prompt within Windows and does not work with a Flash Memory Writer utility (AFLASH.EXE) to run AFLASH. 4.4. BIOS SETUP...works only in the boot sequence. 4. If the word "unknown" appears after Flash Memory:, the memory chip is either not programmable or is recommended that updates the BIOS by the Flash Memory Writer utility. This file works only in case you created. To determine the BIOS ...
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... turn off the system because this happens, call the ASUS service center for support. 44 ASUS A7S-VM User's Manual The utility starts to continue. 4. This minimizes the possibilities of boot problems in case of update failures. If this may not boot. If the Flash Memory Writer utility is not able to the boot disk...
... turn off the system because this happens, call the ASUS service center for support. 44 ASUS A7S-VM User's Manual The utility starts to continue. 4. This minimizes the possibilities of boot problems in case of update failures. If this may not boot. If the Flash Memory Writer utility is not able to the boot disk...
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...program and to gain full access to specify passwords in a password then press . If you to the configuration fields. BIOS SETUP Main Menu ASUS A7S-VM User's Manual 53 The same dialog box as above appears. Supervisor Password [Disabled] / User Password [Disabled] These fields allow you did...If you forget your password, you can type up to [Enabled]. Halt On [All Errors] This field specifies the types of conventional memory detected by the system during the boot process. This password allows full access to specify two different passwords: a Supervisor password and a User...
...program and to gain full access to specify passwords in a password then press . If you to the configuration fields. BIOS SETUP Main Menu ASUS A7S-VM User's Manual 53 The same dialog box as above appears. Supervisor Password [Disabled] / User Password [Disabled] These fields allow you did...If you forget your password, you can type up to [Enabled]. Halt On [All Errors] This field specifies the types of conventional memory detected by the system during the boot process. This password allows full access to specify two different passwords: a Supervisor password and a User...
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... frequency (CPU speed) and external frequency. The bus frequency (external frequency) multiplied by the bus multiple equals the CPU speed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 54 ASUS A7S-VM User's Manual CPU/PCI Frequency (MHz) [100/33] This feature tells the clock generator what frequency to send to turn on or off the CPU...] [100/30] [103/34] [104/34] [105/35] [110/33] [112/33] [124/31] [133/33] [137/34] [138/34] [140/35] [150/30] CPU/Memory Frequency Ratio [1:1] This parameter indicates the CPU frequency compared to the...
... frequency (CPU speed) and external frequency. The bus frequency (external frequency) multiplied by the bus multiple equals the CPU speed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 54 ASUS A7S-VM User's Manual CPU/PCI Frequency (MHz) [100/33] This feature tells the clock generator what frequency to send to turn on or off the CPU...] [100/30] [103/34] [104/34] [105/35] [110/33] [112/33] [124/31] [133/33] [137/34] [138/34] [140/35] [150/30] CPU/Memory Frequency Ratio [1:1] This parameter indicates the CPU frequency compared to the...
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...default of greater than 64MB, you set this option to detect a PS/2 mouse at startup. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] OS/2 Onboard Memory > 64M [Disabled] When using a USB device or not. Otherwise, leave to [Enabled], the BIOS loads the update on all processors during system bootup...allows the system to [Enabled], BIOS always reserves IRQ12, whether or not a PS/2 mouse is detected at startup. BIOS SETUP Advanced Menu ASUS A7S-VM User's Manual 55 If detected, the USB controller is disabled. If not detected, the USB controller is enabled. When you are using OS...
...default of greater than 64MB, you set this option to detect a PS/2 mouse at startup. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] OS/2 Onboard Memory > 64M [Disabled] When using a USB device or not. Otherwise, leave to [Enabled], the BIOS loads the update on all processors during system bootup...allows the system to [Enabled], BIOS always reserves IRQ12, whether or not a PS/2 mouse is detected at startup. BIOS SETUP Advanced Menu ASUS A7S-VM User's Manual 55 If detected, the USB controller is disabled. If not detected, the USB controller is enabled. When you are using OS...
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The EEPROM on the memory modules that the data actually becomes available. NOTE: This field is configurable only when you set the SDRAM Configuration to [User Defined]. 56 ASUS A7S-VM User's Manual NOTE: This field is configurable only when you set the SDRAM Configuration to [User Defined]. ...SETUP JumperFree Mode SDRAM Configuration [By SPD] This sets the optimal timings for items 2-4, depending on the memory module stores critical parameter information about the module, such as memory type, size, speed, voltage interface, and module banks. SDRAM RAS to CAS Delay [3T] This ...
The EEPROM on the memory modules that the data actually becomes available. NOTE: This field is configurable only when you set the SDRAM Configuration to [User Defined]. 56 ASUS A7S-VM User's Manual NOTE: This field is configurable only when you set the SDRAM Configuration to [User Defined]. ...SETUP JumperFree Mode SDRAM Configuration [By SPD] This sets the optimal timings for items 2-4, depending on the memory module stores critical parameter information about the module, such as memory type, size, speed, voltage interface, and module banks. SDRAM RAS to CAS Delay [3T] This ...
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... the system may not boot. Configuration options: [UC] [USWC] Memory Hole At Address [None] This parameter allows you to UC (uncacheable) if your display card does not support this to reserve an address space for AGP graphic data. BIOS SETUP Chip Configuration ASUS A7S-VM User's Manual 57 BIOS SETUP Refresh Queue Depth [12...
... the system may not boot. Configuration options: [UC] [USWC] Memory Hole At Address [None] This parameter allows you to UC (uncacheable) if your display card does not support this to reserve an address space for AGP graphic data. BIOS SETUP Chip Configuration ASUS A7S-VM User's Manual 57 BIOS SETUP Refresh Queue Depth [12...
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...are used for selecting the block size. Shadowing a ROM reduces the memory available between 640K and 1024K by the amount used for shadowing other than one legacy ISA card in ROM. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS A7S-VM User's Manual 65 BIOS SETUP ISA MEM Block BASE [No/ICU]...Enabled] When enabled, this purpose. If there is faster than in the system that requires the use of a legacy ISA card that uses a memory segment within the C800 and DFFF address range. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] C8000-DFFFF Shadow [Disabled] These fields are not using ICU...
...are used for selecting the block size. Shadowing a ROM reduces the memory available between 640K and 1024K by the amount used for shadowing other than one legacy ISA card in ROM. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS A7S-VM User's Manual 65 BIOS SETUP ISA MEM Block BASE [No/ICU]...Enabled] When enabled, this purpose. If there is faster than in the system that requires the use of a legacy ISA card that uses a memory segment within the C800 and DFFF address range. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] C8000-DFFFF Shadow [Disabled] These fields are not using ICU...
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...continuously monitor your computer system's vital components, such as hard disk space, memory usage, and CPU type, CPU speed, and internal/external frequencies through the DMI Explorer. 6.1.1 Starting ASUS PC Probe When ASUS PC Probe starts, a splash screen appears allowing you review useful information ...about your PC. It also has a utility that ASUS PC Probe is a convenient utility to Programs, and then ASUS Utility, and then click Probe Vx.xx. ASUS A7S-VM User's Manual 77 SOFTWARE REFERENCE 6.1 ASUS PC Probe ASUS PC Probe is running. To open PC Probe or not....
...continuously monitor your computer system's vital components, such as hard disk space, memory usage, and CPU type, CPU speed, and internal/external frequencies through the DMI Explorer. 6.1.1 Starting ASUS PC Probe When ASUS PC Probe starts, a splash screen appears allowing you review useful information ...about your PC. It also has a utility that ASUS PC Probe is a convenient utility to Programs, and then ASUS Utility, and then click Probe Vx.xx. ASUS A7S-VM User's Manual 77 SOFTWARE REFERENCE 6.1 ASUS PC Probe ASUS PC Probe is running. To open PC Probe or not....