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USBP2+ GND NC 1 5 6 10 CD (Black) A7S-VM A7S-VM Internal Audio Connectors Left Audio Channel Ground Right Audio Channel VIDEO (Green) Left Audio Channel Ground Right Audio Channel AUX (White) Left Audio Channel Ground Right Audio Channel MODEM Ground Modem-In Modem-Out (to Modem) (from Modem) A7S-VM A7S-VM USB Port USB Power USBP3- USBP3+ GND USBP1 USBP2 USB Power USBP2-
USBP2+ GND NC 1 5 6 10 CD (Black) A7S-VM A7S-VM Internal Audio Connectors Left Audio Channel Ground Right Audio Channel VIDEO (Green) Left Audio Channel Ground Right Audio Channel AUX (White) Left Audio Channel Ground Right Audio Channel MODEM Ground Modem-In Modem-Out (to Modem) (from Modem) A7S-VM A7S-VM USB Port USB Power USBP3- USBP3+ GND USBP1 USBP2 USB Power USBP2-
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...Manual ASUS A7S-VM User's Manual 7 INTRODUCTION Manual / Checklist 1. HARDWARE SETUP 4. SOFTWARE SETUP 6. INTRODUCTION 2. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 7. If you discover damaged or missing items, contact your package is divided into the following sections: 1. Package Contents (1) ASUS Motherboard Optional Items ASUS ...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...
...Manual ASUS A7S-VM User's Manual 7 INTRODUCTION Manual / Checklist 1. HARDWARE SETUP 4. SOFTWARE SETUP 6. INTRODUCTION 2. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 7. If you discover damaged or missing items, contact your package is divided into the following sections: 1. Package Contents (1) ASUS Motherboard Optional Items ASUS ...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...
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ASUS A7S-VM User's Manual 9 The AFPANEL connector on -chip sample rate converter, and a professional wavetable. • Connectivity Interface: Supports an optional ASUS iPanel, an easy-to-access box with system diagnostic display area, system status LEDs, USB ports, and hot keys. FEATURES • SMBus: Features the System Management Bus interface used to physically ...'97-compliant interfaces that support integrated audio and modem features that comprise digital audio engine with 3D-hardware accelerator, on the motherboard accommodates the ASUS iPanel. 2. FEATURES Specifications 2.
ASUS A7S-VM User's Manual 9 The AFPANEL connector on -chip sample rate converter, and a professional wavetable. • Connectivity Interface: Supports an optional ASUS iPanel, an easy-to-access box with system diagnostic display area, system status LEDs, USB ports, and hot keys. FEATURES • SMBus: Features the System Management Bus interface used to physically ...'97-compliant interfaces that support integrated audio and modem features that comprise digital audio engine with 3D-hardware accelerator, on the motherboard accommodates the ASUS iPanel. 2. FEATURES Specifications 2.
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... Bottom Left) 21 Serial Port 2 (COM2 14 Video Port Bottom Right) 21 USB Connectors (Port 0 & Port 1 Bottom) 22 USB Connectors (Port 2 & Port 3 11 USB Connectors (Port 4 & Port 5 13 PS/2 Mouse Connector Top) 23 PS/2 Keyboard Connector Bottom) 23 Hardware Monitoring ASUS ASIC 15 3 Fan Power Connectors Network Features (on LAN models only) RealTek RTL8100...) 20 Microphone Connector Bottom) 20 Special Features Wake-On-LAN Connector 12 Wake-On-Ring Connector 7 Power ATX Power Connector 1 Form Factor Micro ATX 12 ASUS A7S-VM User's Manual FEATURES M/B Components 2.
... Bottom Left) 21 Serial Port 2 (COM2 14 Video Port Bottom Right) 21 USB Connectors (Port 0 & Port 1 Bottom) 22 USB Connectors (Port 2 & Port 3 11 USB Connectors (Port 4 & Port 5 13 PS/2 Mouse Connector Top) 23 PS/2 Keyboard Connector Bottom) 23 Hardware Monitoring ASUS ASIC 15 3 Fan Power Connectors Network Features (on LAN models only) RealTek RTL8100...) 20 Microphone Connector Bottom) 20 Special Features Wake-On-LAN Connector 12 Wake-On-Ring Connector 7 Power ATX Power Connector 1 Form Factor Micro ATX 12 ASUS A7S-VM User's Manual FEATURES M/B Components 2.
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...72-bit, 168-pin module) PRIMARY IDE SECONDARY IDE FLOPPY 24.5cm (9.6in) 3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.1 Motherboard Layout PS/2 KB_UP T: Mouse B: Keyboard USB_UP USB Top: T: USB1 RJ-45 B: USB2 COM1 24.5cm (9.6in) Socket A CPU_FAN CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power CLR_CMOS ATX Power Connector PARALLEL PORT ... PCI Slot 1 PWR_FAN CHASIS_FAN 01 23 1 1 PWR_TMP PCI Slot 2 CD Audio Codec VIDEO AUX PCI Slot 3 PCI Slot 4 MODEM A7S-VM AAPANEL USBP2 ASUS ASIC COM2 CHASSIS WOL_CON CIR USBP1 IR PANEL Flash EEPROM (Programable BIOS) Super I/O WOR SMB AFPANEL NOTE: The Audio Codec, external and ...
...72-bit, 168-pin module) PRIMARY IDE SECONDARY IDE FLOPPY 24.5cm (9.6in) 3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.1 Motherboard Layout PS/2 KB_UP T: Mouse B: Keyboard USB_UP USB Top: T: USB1 RJ-45 B: USB2 COM1 24.5cm (9.6in) Socket A CPU_FAN CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power CLR_CMOS ATX Power Connector PARALLEL PORT ... PCI Slot 1 PWR_FAN CHASIS_FAN 01 23 1 1 PWR_TMP PCI Slot 2 CD Audio Codec VIDEO AUX PCI Slot 3 PCI Slot 4 MODEM A7S-VM AAPANEL USBP2 ASUS ASIC COM2 CHASSIS WOL_CON CIR USBP1 IR PANEL Flash EEPROM (Programable BIOS) Super I/O WOR SMB AFPANEL NOTE: The Audio Codec, external and ...
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...) ATXPWR 18) PWR_TMP 19) PWR.LED (PANEL) 20) SPEAKER (PANEL) 21) MSG.LED (PANEL) 22) SMI (PANEL) 23) PWR.SW (PANEL) 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... (4-pin) p. 38 System Message LED Lead (2-pin) p. 38 System Management Interrupt Lead (2-pin) p. 38 ATX / Soft-Off Switch Lead (2-pin) p. 38 Reset Switch Lead (2-pin) ASUS A7S-VM User's Manual 15 3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.2 Layout Contents 3.
...) ATXPWR 18) PWR_TMP 19) PWR.LED (PANEL) 20) SPEAKER (PANEL) 21) MSG.LED (PANEL) 22) SMI (PANEL) 23) PWR.SW (PANEL) 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... (4-pin) p. 38 System Message LED Lead (2-pin) p. 38 System Management Interrupt Lead (2-pin) p. 38 ATX / Soft-Off Switch Lead (2-pin) p. 38 Reset Switch Lead (2-pin) ASUS A7S-VM User's Manual 15 3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.2 Layout Contents 3.
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... default setting is DISABLE. Before setting either of this jumper to ENABLE if you to enable or disable the USB device wake up feature. The default setting is DISABLE. NOTES: 1. A7S-VM A7S-VM USB Wake Up USB_UP 2 1 Disable (Default) 3 2 Enable 2) Keyboard Wake-up Jumper (3-pin KB_UP) This... to use the USB devices to ENABLE, make sure that can supply at least 2A on the +5VSB lead. 3. Set this jumper to ENABLE if you press the . Set this jumper to wake up . 2. A7S-VM A7S-VM Keyboard Wake Up KB_UP 2 1 Disable (Default) 3 2 Enable ASUS A7S-VM User's Manual 17...
... default setting is DISABLE. Before setting either of this jumper to ENABLE if you to enable or disable the USB device wake up feature. The default setting is DISABLE. NOTES: 1. A7S-VM A7S-VM USB Wake Up USB_UP 2 1 Disable (Default) 3 2 Enable 2) Keyboard Wake-up Jumper (3-pin KB_UP) This... to use the USB devices to ENABLE, make sure that can supply at least 2A on the +5VSB lead. 3. Set this jumper to ENABLE if you press the . Set this jumper to wake up . 2. A7S-VM A7S-VM Keyboard Wake Up KB_UP 2 1 Disable (Default) 3 2 Enable ASUS A7S-VM User's Manual 17...
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...Holder for PCI Steering IRQ Holder for expansion cards. The following table lists the default IRQ assignments for resolving IRQ conflicts. shared 24 ASUS A7S-VM User's Manual IMPORTANT: If using PCI cards on shared slots, make the system unstable or cards inoperable. INT-C - - shared... 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 shared - - - - - INT-B - shared - In a standard design, there are 16 IRQs available but most of them are usually...
...Holder for PCI Steering IRQ Holder for expansion cards. The following table lists the default IRQ assignments for resolving IRQ conflicts. shared 24 ASUS A7S-VM User's Manual IMPORTANT: If using PCI cards on shared slots, make the system unstable or cards inoperable. INT-C - - shared... 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 shared - - - - - INT-B - shared - In a standard design, there are 16 IRQs available but most of them are usually...
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... the port, see 4.4.2 I /O Device Configuration. Universal Serial Bus (USB) 5) Parallel Port Connector (Burgundy 25-pin PRINTER) You can enable the parallel port and choose the IRQ through Onboard Parallel Port (see Onboard Serial Port 1 in 4.4.2 I /O Device Configuration). COM 1 Serial Port (9-pin male) 26 ASUS A7S-VM User's Manual 3. NOTE: Serial printers must be connected...
... the port, see 4.4.2 I /O Device Configuration. Universal Serial Bus (USB) 5) Parallel Port Connector (Burgundy 25-pin PRINTER) You can enable the parallel port and choose the IRQ through Onboard Parallel Port (see Onboard Serial Port 1 in 4.4.2 I /O Device Configuration). COM 1 Serial Port (9-pin male) 26 ASUS A7S-VM User's Manual 3. NOTE: Serial printers must be connected...
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... allows the onboard audio to Modem) (from sound sources such as a speaker) between the audio and the voice modem card. USBP3+ GND A7S-VM A7S-VM USB Port 14) Internal Audio and Video Connectors (4-1 pin CD, VIDEO, AUX, MODEM) These connectors allow you to an open slot on the ...are inadequate, two USB headers are available for four additional USB ports. HARDWARE SETUP 13) USB Headers (10-1 pin USBP1, USBP2) If the USB ports on the chassis. (NOTE: The USB connector set to one USB header then mount the bracket to receive stereo audio input from Modem) ASUS A7S-VM User's Manual 35...
... allows the onboard audio to Modem) (from sound sources such as a speaker) between the audio and the voice modem card. USBP3+ GND A7S-VM A7S-VM USB Port 14) Internal Audio and Video Connectors (4-1 pin CD, VIDEO, AUX, MODEM) These connectors allow you to an open slot on the ...are inadequate, two USB headers are available for four additional USB ports. HARDWARE SETUP 13) USB Headers (10-1 pin USBP1, USBP2) If the USB ports on the chassis. (NOTE: The USB connector set to one USB header then mount the bracket to receive stereo audio input from Modem) ASUS A7S-VM User's Manual 35...
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... field to [Enabled], BIOS always reserves IRQ12, whether or not a PS/2 mouse is detected at startup. If not detected, the USB controller is enabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4. BIOS SETUP Advanced Menu ASUS A7S-VM User's Manual 55 Otherwise, IRQ12 can be used for expansion cards. 4. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] BIOS Update [Enabled] This...
... field to [Enabled], BIOS always reserves IRQ12, whether or not a PS/2 mouse is detected at startup. If not detected, the USB controller is enabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4. BIOS SETUP Advanced Menu ASUS A7S-VM User's Manual 55 Otherwise, IRQ12 can be used for expansion cards. 4. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] BIOS Update [Enabled] This...
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...Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Onboard PCI Devices Control 4. If you intend to use an add-on LAN card, select [Disabled]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 62 ASUS A7S-VM User's Manual If you prefer to use the onboard audio controller, leave this parameter to use the onboard LAN controller, leave this field to [Enabled...BIOS SETUP ONB VGA BIOS First [No] This parameter allows selection of the onboard VGA BIOS controller to the default [Enabled]. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] USB Function [Enabled] Set this parameter to be the primary graphics controller.
...Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Onboard PCI Devices Control 4. If you intend to use an add-on LAN card, select [Disabled]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 62 ASUS A7S-VM User's Manual If you prefer to use the onboard audio controller, leave this parameter to use the onboard LAN controller, leave this field to [Enabled...BIOS SETUP ONB VGA BIOS First [No] This parameter allows selection of the onboard VGA BIOS controller to the default [Enabled]. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] USB Function [Enabled] Set this parameter to be the primary graphics controller.
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... receive or transmit data until the computer and applications are fully running. Thus connection cannot be made on USB [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Keyboard Wakeup [Space Bar] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Space Bar] 68 ASUS A7S-VM User's Manual Modem [Disabled] This allows either settings of [Enabled] or [Disabled] for powering up the computer...
... receive or transmit data until the computer and applications are fully running. Thus connection cannot be made on USB [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Keyboard Wakeup [Space Bar] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Space Bar] 68 ASUS A7S-VM User's Manual Modem [Disabled] This allows either settings of [Enabled] or [Disabled] for powering up the computer...
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...at 12.5, 25 or 50MBytes/sec speeds. AC'97 (Audio Codec '97) AC '97 is a new standard to complement the slower USB interface and to compete with audio quality comparable to consumer electronics devices. AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) An interface specification that provides a standard ... IEEE designation for external devices including disk drives, printers and hand-held peripherals such as VCRs, TVs, phones, and stereos. ASUS A7S-VM User's Manual 83 The specification also defines new extensions supporting modem and docking to help integrate the components necessary to the PC ...
...at 12.5, 25 or 50MBytes/sec speeds. AC'97 (Audio Codec '97) AC '97 is a new standard to complement the slower USB interface and to compete with audio quality comparable to consumer electronics devices. AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) An interface specification that provides a standard ... IEEE designation for external devices including disk drives, printers and hand-held peripherals such as VCRs, TVs, phones, and stereos. ASUS A7S-VM User's Manual 83 The specification also defines new extensions supporting modem and docking to help integrate the components necessary to the PC ...
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...as keyboard, mouse, joystick, scanner, printer, modem, and monitor to 66.6 Mbytes/sec and maximized disk performance under current PCI local bus environment USB (Universal Serial Bus) A 4-pin serial cable bus that identifies the module type and various SDRAM organization and timing parameters. This nonvolatile storage device ...play computer peripherals such as the data transfer. UltraDMA Ultra DMA/33 is under power soft-off, suspend or sleep mode. 86 ASUS A7S-VM User's Manual APPENDIX Glossary 7. Flash ROM (or EEPROM) can be reprogrammed with the 1394 standard.
...as keyboard, mouse, joystick, scanner, printer, modem, and monitor to 66.6 Mbytes/sec and maximized disk performance under current PCI local bus environment USB (Universal Serial Bus) A 4-pin serial cable bus that identifies the module type and various SDRAM organization and timing parameters. This nonvolatile storage device ...play computer peripherals such as the data transfer. UltraDMA Ultra DMA/33 is under power soft-off, suspend or sleep mode. 86 ASUS A7S-VM User's Manual APPENDIX Glossary 7. Flash ROM (or EEPROM) can be reprogrammed with the 1394 standard.
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... 28, 35, 36 H Hard Disk Drives (HDDs) CHS Capacity 51 Cylinders 50 Heads 51 LBA Capacity 51 Primary/Secondary Master 49 ASUS A7S-VM User's Manual 87 See Accelerated Graphics Port ASUS PC Probe 77 Starting 77 Task Bar Icon 81 Using 77, 78 ATAPI CD-ROM 70 ATX Power Supply Connector 34, 37..., 36 IDE 29 Keyboard 25 Parallel Port 26 Power Supply Thermal Sensor 38 PS/2 Keyboard 25 PS/2 Mouse 25 Serial Port 26 SMBus 32, 35 USB 26 Wake-On-LAN 30 Wake-On-Ring 30 CPU. INDEX A AGP.
... 28, 35, 36 H Hard Disk Drives (HDDs) CHS Capacity 51 Cylinders 50 Heads 51 LBA Capacity 51 Primary/Secondary Master 49 ASUS A7S-VM User's Manual 87 See Accelerated Graphics Port ASUS PC Probe 77 Starting 77 Task Bar Icon 81 Using 77, 78 ATAPI CD-ROM 70 ATX Power Supply Connector 34, 37..., 36 IDE 29 Keyboard 25 Parallel Port 26 Power Supply Thermal Sensor 38 PS/2 Keyboard 25 PS/2 Mouse 25 Serial Port 26 SMBus 32, 35 USB 26 Wake-On-LAN 30 Wake-On-Ring 30 CPU. INDEX A AGP.
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... Mouse Connector 25 Sectors 51 Translation Method 50 Types 49 Multi-Sector Transfers 51 O Hardware Monitor 69 Hardware Setup Procedure 16 Operating Systems 75 P Headers USB 35 I Parallel Port 60 Modes 60 Parallel Port Connector 26 IDE Activity LED Lead 28, 33 IDE Connectors 29 Password If You Forget 53 Notes... Connector 25 R M Memory Hole 57 Motherboard Components 12, 13 IRQ Table 24 Layout 14 Settings 16 Specifications 8 Support CD 75 RTC RAM Clearing 18 88 ASUS A7S-VM User's Manual
... Mouse Connector 25 Sectors 51 Translation Method 50 Types 49 Multi-Sector Transfers 51 O Hardware Monitor 69 Hardware Setup Procedure 16 Operating Systems 75 P Headers USB 35 I Parallel Port 60 Modes 60 Parallel Port Connector 26 IDE Activity LED Lead 28, 33 IDE Connectors 29 Password If You Forget 53 Notes... Connector 25 R M Memory Hole 57 Motherboard Components 12, 13 IRQ Table 24 Layout 14 Settings 16 Specifications 8 Support CD 75 RTC RAM Clearing 18 88 ASUS A7S-VM User's Manual
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... T Thermal Sensor Connector 32, 38 U UART2 59 Ultra DMA Mode 51 USB Wake-up Jumpers 17 USB Headers 35 USB Legacy Support 56 USB Ports 26 Using ASUS PC Probe 77 USWC 57 W Wake-On-LAN Connector 30 Wake-On-Ring Connector 30 Windows 98 First Time Installation 75 Z ZIF Socket 21 ASUS A7S-VM User's Manual 89
... T Thermal Sensor Connector 32, 38 U UART2 59 Ultra DMA Mode 51 USB Wake-up Jumpers 17 USB Headers 35 USB Legacy Support 56 USB Ports 26 Using ASUS PC Probe 77 USWC 57 W Wake-On-LAN Connector 30 Wake-On-Ring Connector 30 Windows 98 First Time Installation 75 Z ZIF Socket 21 ASUS A7S-VM User's Manual 89