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...performance and up to 1GB/s memory bandwidth. • PC133 SDRAM / HSDRAM Support: Equipped with two Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets to support up to deliver outstanding performance. Supports UltraDMA/100, UltraDMA/66, UltraDMA/33, PIO Modes 3 & 4, Bus Master IDE... ASUS PCI-L101 10/100 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...
...performance and up to 1GB/s memory bandwidth. • PC133 SDRAM / HSDRAM Support: Equipped with two Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets to support up to deliver outstanding performance. Supports UltraDMA/100, UltraDMA/66, UltraDMA/33, PIO Modes 3 & 4, Bus Master IDE... ASUS PCI-L101 10/100 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...
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FEATURES Intelligence 2. All fans are used up to critical motherboard components. The system resource monitor warns the user before ... and Alert: CPU temperature is monitored by the ASUS ASIC through the thermal sensor of two states: sleep mode or soft-off automatically even in sleep mode. ASUS A7S-VM User's Manual 11 This function reduces both energy ...in 4.5 Power Menu). A chassis intrusion event is in the working state places the system into one of Socket A to prevent system overheat and system damage. • Voltage Monitoring and Alert: System voltage levels are more...
FEATURES Intelligence 2. All fans are used up to critical motherboard components. The system resource monitor warns the user before ... and Alert: CPU temperature is monitored by the ASUS ASIC through the thermal sensor of two states: sleep mode or soft-off automatically even in sleep mode. ASUS A7S-VM User's Manual 11 This function reduces both energy ...in 4.5 Power Menu). A chassis intrusion event is in the working state places the system into one of Socket A to prevent system overheat and system damage. • Voltage Monitoring and Alert: System voltage levels are more...
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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 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 ...-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 Location Processor Support Socket 462 for AMD Athlon/AMD Duron Processors 3 Chipsets SiS730S System Controller 2 iTE IT8705F Super I/O Controller 8 2Mbit...
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 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 ...-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 Location Processor Support Socket 462 for AMD Athlon/AMD Duron Processors 3 Chipsets SiS730S System Controller 2 iTE IT8705F Super I/O Controller 8 2Mbit...
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... 24.5cm (9.6in) 3. These items are optional components. 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...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...
... 24.5cm (9.6in) 3. These items are optional components. 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...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...
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HARDWARE SETUP 3.2 Layout Contents 3. H/W SETUP Layout Contents Motherboard Settings 1) USB_UP 2) KB_UP 3) CLR_CMOS Expansion Slots/Sockets 1) DIMM 1/2 2) Socket A 3) PCI 1/2/3/4 External Connectors 1) PS2KBMS 2) PS2KBMS 3) RJ-45 4) USB 5) PRINTER 6) COM1 7) VGA 8) GAME_AUDIO (Top) 9) GAME_AUDIO (Bottom) Internal Connectors 1) IDELED 2) FLOPPY 3) PRIMARY IDE SECONDARY IDE 4) WOL_CON 5) WOR ...(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. H/W SETUP Layout Contents Motherboard Settings 1) USB_UP 2) KB_UP 3) CLR_CMOS Expansion Slots/Sockets 1) DIMM 1/2 2) Socket A 3) PCI 1/2/3/4 External Connectors 1) PS2KBMS 2) PS2KBMS 3) RJ-45 4) USB 5) PRINTER 6) COM1 7) VGA 8) GAME_AUDIO (Top) 9) GAME_AUDIO (Bottom) Internal Connectors 1) IDELED 2) FLOPPY 3) PRIMARY IDE SECONDARY IDE 4) WOL_CON 5) WOR ...(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.
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... density than 18 chips are not supported on the motherboard. double-sided come in 16, 32, 64,128, 256MB; HARDWARE SETUP 3.5 System Memory This motherboard uses only Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMMs). Two DIMM sockets are generally thinner with memory chips) of choice for...8226; DIMMs that the DIMM you use only PC100-/PC133- Install memory in 32, 64, 128, 256, 512MB. WARNING! H/W SETUP System Memory ASUS A7S-VM User's Manual 19 3. stability. • SDRAM chips are available for 3.3Volt (power level) unbuffered Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory (SDRAM) of 16...
... density than 18 chips are not supported on the motherboard. double-sided come in 16, 32, 64,128, 256MB; HARDWARE SETUP 3.5 System Memory This motherboard uses only Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMMs). Two DIMM sockets are generally thinner with memory chips) of choice for...8226; DIMMs that the DIMM you use only PC100-/PC133- Install memory in 32, 64, 128, 256, 512MB. WARNING! H/W SETUP System Memory ASUS A7S-VM User's Manual 19 3. stability. • SDRAM chips are available for 3.3Volt (power level) unbuffered Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory (SDRAM) of 16...
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...the figure below). 3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.5.2 Memory Installation WARNING! Because the number of pins are different on the motherboard. This motherboard supports four clock signals per DIMM. 20 ASUS A7S-VM User's Manual SDRAM DIMMs have different pin contacts on the DIMMs (see 3.3 Hardware Setup Procedure for more information).... the notches 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. Insert the module(s) into the DIMM slot...
...the figure below). 3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.5.2 Memory Installation WARNING! Because the number of pins are different on the motherboard. This motherboard supports four clock signals per DIMM. 20 ASUS A7S-VM User's Manual SDRAM DIMMs have different pin contacts on the DIMMs (see 3.3 Hardware Setup Procedure for more information).... the notches 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. Insert the module(s) into the DIMM slot...
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... the CPU pins. BLANK LEVER LOCK AMD™ Athlon NOTCH A7S-VM A7S-VM Socket A Note in section 2.1.1 Specifications. 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 orientation and enable you buy a CPU, the heatsink and fan are already attached to avoid damaging the motherboard. 3. The following illustration shows the CPU socket location on one before installing the CPU. ASUS A7S-VM...
... the CPU pins. BLANK LEVER LOCK AMD™ Athlon NOTCH A7S-VM A7S-VM Socket A Note in section 2.1.1 Specifications. 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 orientation and enable you buy a CPU, the heatsink and fan are already attached to avoid damaging the motherboard. 3. The following illustration shows the CPU socket location on one before installing the CPU. ASUS A7S-VM...
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... is in place, press it firmly on the motherboard. 2. The lever clicks on the socket indicating that the CPU is available only on unlocked processors) for bent pins. 5. Socket A processors requires a socket-mounted thermal resistor. 3. 3. Unlock the socket by the vendor. CAUTION! NOTES: 1. The...Refer to the installation instructions that its orientation or check for the processor to avoid start-up to the socket. 4. H/W SETUP CPU Installation 22 ASUS A7S-VM User's Manual Do not forget to set the correct Bus Frequency and Multiple (frequency multiple setting is ...
... is in place, press it firmly on the motherboard. 2. The lever clicks on the socket indicating that the CPU is available only on unlocked processors) for bent pins. 5. Socket A processors requires a socket-mounted thermal resistor. 3. 3. Unlock the socket by the vendor. CAUTION! NOTES: 1. The...Refer to the installation instructions that its orientation or check for the processor to avoid start-up to the socket. 4. H/W SETUP CPU Installation 22 ASUS A7S-VM User's Manual Do not forget to set the correct Bus Frequency and Multiple (frequency multiple setting is ...