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.... All Rights Reserved. Product Name: ASUS A7S-VM Manual Revision: 1.03 E762 Release Date: April 2001 2 ASUS A7S-VM User's Manual or (2) the serial number of the product is authorized in writing by ASUS; Copyright © 2001 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. For previous or updated manuals, BIOS, drivers, or product release information, contact ASUS at http://www.asus.com.tw or through any means...
.... All Rights Reserved. Product Name: ASUS A7S-VM Manual Revision: 1.03 E762 Release Date: April 2001 2 ASUS A7S-VM User's Manual or (2) the serial number of the product is authorized in writing by ASUS; Copyright © 2001 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. For previous or updated manuals, BIOS, drivers, or product release information, contact ASUS at http://www.asus.com.tw or through any means...
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...) Notebook (Tel): +886-2-2890-7122 (English) Desktop/Server (Tel):+886-2-2890-7123 (English) Fax: +886-2-2893-7775 Email: tsd@asus.com.tw WWW: www.asus.com.tw FTP: ftp.asus.com.tw/pub/ASUS ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America) Marketing Address: 6737 Mowry Avenue, Mowry Business Center, Building 2 Newark, CA 94560, USA Fax: +1-510-608-4555... Fax: +49-2102-9599-11 Support (Email): www.asuscom.de/de/support (for online support) WWW: www.asuscom.de FTP: ftp.asuscom.de/pub/ASUSCOM ASUS A7S-VM User's Manual 3
...) Notebook (Tel): +886-2-2890-7122 (English) Desktop/Server (Tel):+886-2-2890-7123 (English) Fax: +886-2-2893-7775 Email: tsd@asus.com.tw WWW: www.asus.com.tw FTP: ftp.asus.com.tw/pub/ASUS ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America) Marketing Address: 6737 Mowry Avenue, Mowry Business Center, Building 2 Newark, CA 94560, USA Fax: +1-510-608-4555... Fax: +49-2102-9599-11 Support (Email): www.asuscom.de/de/support (for online support) WWW: www.asuscom.de FTP: ftp.asuscom.de/pub/ASUSCOM ASUS A7S-VM User's Manual 3
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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 ... BIOS 41 4.1.1 Upon First Use of the Computer System 41 4.1.2 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. INTRODUCTION 7 1.1 How This Manual Is Organized 7 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 ... BIOS 41 4.1.1 Upon First Use of the Computer System 41 4.1.2 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. INTRODUCTION 7 1.1 How This Manual Is Organized 7 1.2 Item Checklist 7 2.
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SOFTWARE REFERENCE 77 6.1 ASUS PC Probe 77 7. CONTENTS 4.3 Main Menu 48 4.3.1 Primary & Secondary Master/Slave 49 4.3.2 Keyboard Features 52 4.4 Advanced Menu 54 4.4.1 Chip Configuration 56 4.4.2 I/O Device Configuration 59 4.4.3 PCI ... 4.5.1 Power Up Control 68 4.5.2 Hardware Monitor 69 4.6 Boot Menu 70 4.7 Exit Menu 72 5. SOFTWARE SETUP 75 5.1 Operating Systems 75 5.1.1 Windows 98 First Time Installation 75 5.2 A7S-VM Motherboard Support CD 75 5.2.1 Installation Menus 75 6. APPENDIX 83 7.1 Glossary 83 INDEX 87 ASUS A7S-VM User's Manual 5
SOFTWARE REFERENCE 77 6.1 ASUS PC Probe 77 7. CONTENTS 4.3 Main Menu 48 4.3.1 Primary & Secondary Master/Slave 49 4.3.2 Keyboard Features 52 4.4 Advanced Menu 54 4.4.1 Chip Configuration 56 4.4.2 I/O Device Configuration 59 4.4.3 PCI ... 4.5.1 Power Up Control 68 4.5.2 Hardware Monitor 69 4.6 Boot Menu 70 4.7 Exit Menu 72 5. SOFTWARE SETUP 75 5.1 Operating Systems 75 5.1.1 Windows 98 First Time Installation 75 5.2 A7S-VM Motherboard Support CD 75 5.2.1 Installation Menus 75 6. APPENDIX 83 7.1 Glossary 83 INDEX 87 ASUS A7S-VM User's Manual 5
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...: Office of the FCC Rules. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. 6 ASUS A7S-VM User's Manual However, there is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the... relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment to an outlet on , the user is encouraged to try to Part 15 of Federal Regulations #47, part 15.193, 1993. This equipment has been tested and found to comply ...
...: Office of the FCC Rules. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. 6 ASUS A7S-VM User's Manual However, there is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the... relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment to an outlet on , the user is encouraged to try to Part 15 of Federal Regulations #47, part 15.193, 1993. This equipment has been tested and found to comply ...
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... items, contact your package is divided into the following sections: 1. INTRODUCTION Manual / Checklist 1. INTRODUCTION 2. FEATURES 3. APPENDIX Manual information and checklist Production information and specifications Instructions on LAN models only) (1) User's Manual ASUS A7S-VM User's Manual 7 1. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 7. HARDWARE SETUP 4. SOFTWARE SETUP 6. Package Contents (1) ASUS Motherboard Optional Items ASUS Modem MR (1) 40-pin 80-conductor ribbon cable for internal UltraDMA/ 100...
... items, contact your package is divided into the following sections: 1. INTRODUCTION Manual / Checklist 1. INTRODUCTION 2. FEATURES 3. APPENDIX Manual information and checklist Production information and specifications Instructions on LAN models only) (1) User's Manual ASUS A7S-VM User's Manual 7 1. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 7. HARDWARE SETUP 4. SOFTWARE SETUP 6. Package Contents (1) ASUS Motherboard Optional Items ASUS Modem MR (1) 40-pin 80-conductor ribbon cable for internal UltraDMA/ 100...
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... Fast Ethernet PCI card. • Wake-On-Ring: Supports Wake-On-Ring activity through the onboard hardware ASUS ASIC and the bundled ASUS PC Probe. 8 ASUS A7S-VM User's Manual FEATURES 2.1 ASUS A7S-VM Motherboard Powered by AMD Athlon / AMD Duron processors, the ASUS A7S-VM motherboard bundles advanced technology to support two high-speed UART compatible serial ports and one parallel port...
... Fast Ethernet PCI card. • Wake-On-Ring: Supports Wake-On-Ring activity through the onboard hardware ASUS ASIC and the bundled ASUS PC Probe. 8 ASUS A7S-VM User's Manual FEATURES 2.1 ASUS A7S-VM Motherboard Powered by AMD Athlon / AMD Duron processors, the ASUS A7S-VM motherboard bundles advanced technology to support two high-speed UART compatible serial ports and one parallel port...
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ASUS A7S-VM User's Manual 9 2. FEATURES • SMBus: Features the System Management Bus interface used to physically transport commands and information between SMBus devices. • PCI Expansion Slots: Provides four ... modem features that comprise digital audio engine with 3D-hardware accelerator, on the motherboard accommodates the ASUS iPanel. 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...
ASUS A7S-VM User's Manual 9 2. FEATURES • SMBus: Features the System Management Bus interface used to physically transport commands and information between SMBus devices. • PCI Expansion Slots: Provides four ... modem features that comprise digital audio engine with 3D-hardware accelerator, on the motherboard accommodates the ASUS iPanel. 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...
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...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 The new PC'99 requirements for UltraDMA/100 through the onboard IDE bus master controller triples the UltraDMA/33 burst transfer rate. To...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...
...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 The new PC'99 requirements for UltraDMA/100 through the onboard IDE bus master controller triples the UltraDMA/33 burst transfer rate. To...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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...8226; Chassis Intrusion Detection: Supports chassis-intrusion monitoring through the ASUS ASIC. A chassis intrusion event is monitored by the ASUS ASIC through an internal or external modem. The system resource monitor warns the user before the system resources are set for its normal RPM ...and Alert: CPU temperature is kept in memory on the BIOS or OS setting (see PWR Button < 4 Secs in 4.5 Power Menu). ASUS A7S-VM User's Manual 11 This function reduces both energy consumption and system noise, and is an important feature in sleep mode. 2. FEATURES 2.1.3 Intelligence •...
...8226; Chassis Intrusion Detection: Supports chassis-intrusion monitoring through the ASUS ASIC. A chassis intrusion event is monitored by the ASUS ASIC through an internal or external modem. The system resource monitor warns the user before the system resources are set for its normal RPM ...and Alert: CPU temperature is kept in memory on the BIOS or OS setting (see PWR Button < 4 Secs in 4.5 Power Menu). ASUS A7S-VM User's Manual 11 This function reduces both energy consumption and system noise, and is an important feature in sleep mode. 2. FEATURES 2.1.3 Intelligence •...
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... 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 ...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 Fast Ethernet Controller 19 LAN Connector (RJ-45...Power ATX Power Connector 1 Form Factor Micro ATX 12 ASUS A7S-VM User's Manual
... 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 ...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 Fast Ethernet Controller 19 LAN Connector (RJ-45...Power ATX Power Connector 1 Form Factor Micro ATX 12 ASUS A7S-VM User's Manual
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... 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 internal audio connectors, RealTek RTL8100 chipset, and RJ-45 LAN connector are grayed out in the above motherboard layout. 14 ASUS A7S-VM User's Manual
... 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 internal audio connectors, RealTek RTL8100 chipset, and RJ-45 LAN connector are grayed out in the above motherboard layout. 14 ASUS A7S-VM User's Manual
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... Fan Connectors (3-pin) p. 32 Chassis Intrusion Lead (4-1 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 Connectors (4-1 pin) p. 36 LCD Headers (two... (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
... Fan Connectors (3-pin) p. 32 Chassis Intrusion Lead (4-1 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 Connectors (4-1 pin) p. 36 LCD Headers (two... (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
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... on them due to static electricity, follow these precautions whenever you how to touch the IC chips on the internal components. 2. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 16 ASUS A7S-VM User's Manual Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) 4. Hold components by the edges and try not to change motherboard function settings through the switches and/or jumpers...
... on them due to static electricity, follow these precautions whenever you how to touch the IC chips on the internal components. 2. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 16 ASUS A7S-VM User's Manual Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) 4. Hold components by the edges and try not to change motherboard function settings through the switches and/or jumpers...
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...the USB device wake up the computer when you press the . NOTES: 1. Set this jumper to ENABLE if you to wake up feature. 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 jumper allows you wish ... can supply at least 2A on the +5VSB lead. 3. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3. The default setting is DISABLE. A7S-VM A7S-VM Keyboard Wake Up KB_UP 2 1 Disable (Default) 3 2 Enable ASUS A7S-VM User's Manual 17 This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 2A on the +5VSB lead.
...the USB device wake up the computer when you press the . NOTES: 1. Set this jumper to ENABLE if you to wake up feature. 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 jumper allows you wish ... can supply at least 2A on the +5VSB lead. 3. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3. The default setting is DISABLE. A7S-VM A7S-VM Keyboard Wake Up KB_UP 2 1 Disable (Default) 3 2 Enable ASUS A7S-VM User's Manual 17 This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 2A on the +5VSB lead.
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Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup 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. Plug the .... 6. CLR_CMOS Short solder points to re-enter data. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Short the solder points. 4. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 18 ASUS A7S-VM User's Manual To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Re-install the battery. 5. The RAM data in CMOS. Remove the battery. 3. 3. HARDWARE SETUP 3) Clear RTC RAM (CLR_CMOS) These ...
Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup 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. Plug the .... 6. CLR_CMOS Short solder points to re-enter data. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Short the solder points. 4. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 18 ASUS A7S-VM User's Manual To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Re-install the battery. 5. The RAM data in CMOS. Remove the battery. 3. 3. HARDWARE SETUP 3) Clear RTC RAM (CLR_CMOS) These ...
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... Random Access Memory (SDRAM) of 32MB up one row on this motherboard. • For the system CPU bus to 1GB. H/W SETUP System Memory ASUS A7S-VM User's Manual 19 compliant DIMMs. • ASUS motherboards support Serial Presence Detect (SPD) DIMMs. This is the memory of choice for a system memory configuration of 16, 32, 64, 128, 256...
... Random Access Memory (SDRAM) of 32MB up one row on this motherboard. • For the system CPU bus to 1GB. H/W SETUP System Memory ASUS A7S-VM User's Manual 19 compliant DIMMs. • ASUS motherboards support Serial Presence Detect (SPD) DIMMs. This is the memory of choice for a system memory configuration of 16, 32, 64, 128, 256...
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... DIMMs have different pin contacts on each side and have a higher pin density than DRAM SIMMs. 20 Pins 60 Pins 88 Pins A7S-VM A7S-VM 168-Pin DIMM Sockets Lock The DIMMs must tell your retailer the correct DIMM type before purchasing. Because the number of pins are ... type and also to both the motherboard and expansion cards (see the figure below). 3. This motherboard supports four clock signals per DIMM. 20 ASUS A7S-VM User's Manual Make sure that you unplug the power supply when adding or removing memory modules or other system components. You must be 3.3Volt unbuffered SDRAMs....
... DIMMs have different pin contacts on each side and have a higher pin density than DRAM SIMMs. 20 Pins 60 Pins 88 Pins A7S-VM A7S-VM 168-Pin DIMM Sockets Lock The DIMMs must tell your retailer the correct DIMM type before purchasing. Because the number of pins are ... type and also to both the motherboard and expansion cards (see the figure below). 3. This motherboard supports four clock signals per DIMM. 20 ASUS A7S-VM User's Manual Make sure that you unplug the power supply when adding or removing memory modules or other system components. You must be 3.3Volt unbuffered SDRAMs....
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BLANK LEVER LOCK AMD™ Athlon NOTCH A7S-VM A7S-VM Socket A Note in section 2.1.1 Specifications. The CPU picture above is important that CPUs have marks (usually a notch or a gold mark on the socket so as ... on the motherboard and the correct CPU orientation. Failure to do so will cause the CPU to the CPU. Proceed to damage the CPU pins. ASUS A7S-VM User's Manual 21 HARDWARE SETUP 3.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the package, make sure you obtain one corner) to help you identify the proper...
BLANK LEVER LOCK AMD™ Athlon NOTCH A7S-VM A7S-VM Socket A Note in section 2.1.1 Specifications. The CPU picture above is important that CPUs have marks (usually a notch or a gold mark on the socket so as ... on the motherboard and the correct CPU orientation. Failure to do so will cause the CPU to the CPU. Proceed to damage the CPU pins. ASUS A7S-VM User's Manual 21 HARDWARE SETUP 3.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the package, make sure you obtain one corner) to help you identify the proper...