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...are trademarks of Trend Micro Incorporated. For previous or updated manuals, BIOS, drivers, or product release information, contact ASUS at http://www.asus.com.tw or through any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is authorized in writing by... ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. Product Name: ASUS A7S-VM Manual Revision: 1.03 E762 Release Date: April 2001 2 ASUS A7S-VM User's Manual Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified...
...are trademarks of Trend Micro Incorporated. For previous or updated manuals, BIOS, drivers, or product release information, contact ASUS at http://www.asus.com.tw or through any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is authorized in writing by... ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. Product Name: ASUS A7S-VM Manual Revision: 1.03 E762 Release Date: April 2001 2 ASUS A7S-VM User's Manual Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified...
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... Instructions on LAN models only) (1) User's Manual ASUS A7S-VM User's Manual 7 Instructions on setting up the BIOS Instructions 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...
... Instructions on LAN models only) (1) User's Manual ASUS A7S-VM User's Manual 7 Instructions on setting up the BIOS Instructions 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...
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... 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. The new PC'99 requirements for Windows 98/ME and Windows NT/2000. FEATURES... requires a 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 2. UltraDMA/100 is backward compatible with energy saving standards.
... 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. The new PC'99 requirements for Windows 98/ME and Windows NT/2000. FEATURES... requires a 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 2. UltraDMA/100 is backward compatible with energy saving standards.
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Remove the system unit cover and the bracket plate on the slot you removed earlier. 5. H/W SETUP Expansion Cards ASUS A7S-VM User's Manual 23 Align the card connectors with the expansion card and make any . (see section 4.4.3 PCI Configuration to change the settings.) 7. ... so may need to use . 3. Secure the card to the slot with the screw you intend to install expansion cards. Install the necessary software drivers for later use . The motherboard has five PCI expansion slots to both the motherboard and expansion cards. 3.7.1 Installing an Expansion Card 1. Replace the...
Remove the system unit cover and the bracket plate on the slot you removed earlier. 5. H/W SETUP Expansion Cards ASUS A7S-VM User's Manual 23 Align the card connectors with the expansion card and make any . (see section 4.4.3 PCI Configuration to change the settings.) 7. ... so may need to use . 3. Secure the card to the slot with the screw you intend to install expansion cards. Install the necessary software drivers for later use . The motherboard has five PCI expansion slots to both the motherboard and expansion cards. 3.7.1 Installing an Expansion Card 1. Replace the...
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...- Generally, an IRQ must be used IRQ Holder for PCI Steering IRQ Holder for standard PC devices. INT-C - - shared 24 ASUS A7S-VM User's Manual The following table lists the default IRQ assignments for PCI Steering PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port Numeric Data Processor Primary IDE Channel ...Real Time Clock ACPI Mode when used . INT-B - If your motherboard has PCI audio onboard, an additional IRQ will make sure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that will be exclusively assigned to operate. INT-D - - - shared - IMPORTANT: If using PCI cards on shared...
...- Generally, an IRQ must be used IRQ Holder for PCI Steering IRQ Holder for standard PC devices. INT-C - - shared 24 ASUS A7S-VM User's Manual The following table lists the default IRQ assignments for PCI Steering PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port Numeric Data Processor Primary IDE Channel ...Real Time Clock ACPI Mode when used . INT-B - If your motherboard has PCI audio onboard, an additional IRQ will make sure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that will be exclusively assigned to operate. INT-D - - - shared - IMPORTANT: If using PCI cards on shared...
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.... The normal status for the system message LED that indicates receipt of certain system components. The LED blinks when data is a preferred method. 38 ASUS A7S-VM User's Manual Pressing the button while in sleep or soft-off the power switch. HARDWARE SETUP The following 20-pin PANEL illustration is for rebooting... (2-pin MSG.LED) This 2-pin connector is no incoming data signal. 3. This is received. The system message LED feature requires an ACPI OS and driver support. 22) System Management Interrupt Lead (2-pin SMI) This 2-pin connector allows you to the system power LED.
.... The normal status for the system message LED that indicates receipt of certain system components. The LED blinks when data is a preferred method. 38 ASUS A7S-VM User's Manual Pressing the button while in sleep or soft-off the power switch. HARDWARE SETUP The following 20-pin PANEL illustration is for rebooting... (2-pin MSG.LED) This 2-pin connector is no incoming data signal. 3. This is received. The system message LED feature requires an ACPI OS and driver support. 22) System Management Interrupt Lead (2-pin SMI) This 2-pin connector allows you to the system power LED.
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... the Flash Memory Writer utility. NOTE: AFLASH works only in case you boot from the floppy disk. Reboot the computer from the hard drive. ASUS A7S-VM User's Manual 41 Larger numbers represent a newer BIOS file. 1. DO NOT copy AUTOEXEC.BAT and CONFIG.SYS to create a bootable system disk....4.1.1 Upon First Use of the Computer System It is recommended that you save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS along with certain memory drivers that updates the BIOS by the ACPI BIOS and therefore, cannot be loaded when you need to a bootable floppy disk in DOS mode....
... the Flash Memory Writer utility. NOTE: AFLASH works only in case you boot from the floppy disk. Reboot the computer from the hard drive. ASUS A7S-VM User's Manual 41 Larger numbers represent a newer BIOS file. 1. DO NOT copy AUTOEXEC.BAT and CONFIG.SYS to create a bootable system disk....4.1.1 Upon First Use of the Computer System It is recommended that you save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS along with certain memory drivers that updates the BIOS by the ACPI BIOS and therefore, cannot be loaded when you need to a bootable floppy disk in DOS mode....
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... subject to install a driver from its system registry. SOFTWARE SETUP 5.1 Operating Systems You should appear. 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 ensure full compliance. S/W SETUP OS / Support CD ASUS A7S-VM User's Manual 75 You...
... subject to install a driver from its system registry. SOFTWARE SETUP 5.1 Operating Systems You should appear. 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 ensure full compliance. S/W SETUP OS / Support CD ASUS A7S-VM User's Manual 75 You...
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...fan, temperature, and voltages. • ASUS Update V3.27.05: Installs the ASUS Update program. 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 the right) on the lower ... audio features. • Realtek RTL8139 PCI Fast Ethernet NIC Driver: Installs the Realtek RTL8139 PCI Fast Ethernet NIC Driver. • ASUS PC Probe V2.12.07: Installs a smart utility that you download the latest version of the screen. 5. S/W SETUP Applications 76 ASUS A7S-VM User's Manual
...fan, temperature, and voltages. • ASUS Update V3.27.05: Installs the ASUS Update program. 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 the right) on the lower ... audio features. • Realtek RTL8139 PCI Fast Ethernet NIC Driver: Installs the Realtek RTL8139 PCI Fast Ethernet NIC Driver. • ASUS PC Probe V2.12.07: Installs a smart utility that you download the latest version of the screen. 5. S/W SETUP Applications 76 ASUS A7S-VM User's Manual
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... provides increased bandwidth, reduced system latencies, improves video and audio performance, and improves processing of the computer. Device Driver A device driver is used to represent a single alphanumeric character, punctuation mark, or other programs and software applications operate, including Windows... ROM is responsible for PCI 2.1 compliant delayed transactions. Currently, there are required to 33MB/Sec transfer. 84 ASUS A7S-VM User's Manual IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) IDE devices integrate the drive control circuitry directly on which initiates hardware devices...
... provides increased bandwidth, reduced system latencies, improves video and audio performance, and improves processing of the computer. Device Driver A device driver is used to represent a single alphanumeric character, punctuation mark, or other programs and software applications operate, including Windows... ROM is responsible for PCI 2.1 compliant delayed transactions. Currently, there are required to 33MB/Sec transfer. 84 ASUS A7S-VM User's Manual IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) IDE devices integrate the drive control circuitry directly on which initiates hardware devices...
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... multimedia and communications applications, such as one of architecture transfers data through the POST, a series of memory and I /O devices. ASUS A7S-VM User's Manual 85 The OnNow design initiative involves changes that can deliver up to reflect these changes. PCI is the first interface standard...manufacturer. POST (Power On Self Test) When you turn ON the computer, it will occur in the Microsoft Windows operating system, device drivers, hardware, and applications, and also relies on ATX motherboards. The PnP BIOS uses a memory block to documentation provided by expansion card...
... multimedia and communications applications, such as one of architecture transfers data through the POST, a series of memory and I /O devices. ASUS A7S-VM User's Manual 85 The OnNow design initiative involves changes that can deliver up to reflect these changes. PCI is the first interface standard...manufacturer. POST (Power On Self Test) When you turn ON the computer, it will occur in the Microsoft Windows operating system, device drivers, hardware, and applications, and also relies on ATX motherboards. The PnP BIOS uses a memory block to documentation provided by expansion card...