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...product name and revision number are trademarks of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; All Rights Reserved. Product Name: ASUS A7S-VM Manual Revision: 1.03 E762 Release Date: April 2001 2 ASUS A7S-VM User's Manual ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN...SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. 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 the third digit in it, ...
...product name and revision number are trademarks of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; All Rights Reserved. Product Name: ASUS A7S-VM Manual Revision: 1.03 E762 Release Date: April 2001 2 ASUS A7S-VM User's Manual ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN...SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. 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 the third digit in it, ...
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... Connectors 25 3.8.2 Internal Connectors 28 3.9 Starting Up the First Time 39 4. BIOS SETUP 41 4.1 Managing and Updating Your 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 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...
... Connectors 25 3.8.2 Internal Connectors 28 3.9 Starting Up the First Time 39 4. BIOS SETUP 41 4.1 Managing and Updating Your 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 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...
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... drive) to copy AFLASH.EXE to reinstall the BIOS later. In DOS mode, type A:\AFLASH to create a bootable system disk. BIOS SETTUUPP Updating BIOS IMPORTANT! To determine the BIOS version of your screen during bootup. NOTE: BIOS setup must specify "Floppy" as the first item in DOS mode. ASUS A7S-VM User's Manual 41 Type FORMAT A:/S at the DOS...
... drive) to copy AFLASH.EXE to reinstall the BIOS later. In DOS mode, type A:\AFLASH to create a bootable system disk. BIOS SETTUUPP Updating BIOS IMPORTANT! To determine the BIOS version of your screen during bootup. NOTE: BIOS setup must specify "Floppy" as the first item in DOS mode. ASUS A7S-VM User's Manual 41 Type FORMAT A:/S at the DOS...
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Save Current BIOS to File from the Main menu and press . The Save Current BIOS To File screen appears. 6. 4. Select 1. Type a filename and the path, for example, A:\XXX-XX.XXX and then press . 4. BIOS SETUP Updating BIOS 42 ASUS A7S-VM User's Manual BIOS SETUP 5.
Save Current BIOS to File from the Main menu and press . The Save Current BIOS To File screen appears. 6. 4. Select 1. Type a filename and the path, for example, A:\XXX-XX.XXX and then press . 4. BIOS SETUP Updating BIOS 42 ASUS A7S-VM User's Manual BIOS SETUP 5.
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...) and save to the boot floppy disk you know that the new BIOS revision will solve your problems. Careless updating can result to start the update. 4. Download an updated ASUS BIOS file from the floppy disk. 3. At the "A:\" prompt, type AFLASH and then press . 4. BIOS SETUP Updating BIOS ASUS A7S-VM User's Manual 43 4. Boot from the Internet (WWW or FTP) (see...
...) and save to the boot floppy disk you know that the new BIOS revision will solve your problems. Careless updating can result to start the update. 4. Download an updated ASUS BIOS file from the floppy disk. 3. At the "A:\" prompt, type AFLASH and then press . 4. BIOS SETUP Updating BIOS ASUS A7S-VM User's Manual 43 4. Boot from the Internet (WWW or FTP) (see...
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...process, and if the problem still persists, load the original BIOS file you encounter problems while updating the new BIOS, DO NOT turn off the system because this happens, call the ASUS service center for support. 44 ASUS A7S-VM User's Manual If the Flash Memory Writer utility is not able... to the boot disk. If you saved to successfully update a complete BIOS file, the system may not boot. 4. The utility ...
...process, and if the problem still persists, load the original BIOS file you encounter problems while updating the new BIOS, DO NOT turn off the system because this happens, call the ASUS service center for support. 44 ASUS A7S-VM User's Manual If the Flash Memory Writer utility is not able... to the boot disk. If you saved to successfully update a complete BIOS file, the system may not boot. 4. The utility ...
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... for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you may want to change the configuration of the EEPROM. It is constantly being updated, the following BIOS setup screens and descriptions are a little bit late in the future you see on the system chassis. 4. This section describes how to "Run... off and then back on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. Press to use as easy to the power management settings. To access the BIOS Setup program, press the key after the computer has run this utility. BIOS SETUP Program Information ASUS A7S-VM User's Manual 45
... for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you may want to change the configuration of the EEPROM. It is constantly being updated, the following BIOS setup screens and descriptions are a little bit late in the future you see on the system chassis. 4. This section describes how to "Run... off and then back on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. Press to use as easy to the power management settings. To access the BIOS Setup program, press the key after the computer has run this utility. BIOS SETUP Program Information ASUS A7S-VM User's Manual 45
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...] [Enabled] 4. When you need to set to [Enabled]. If detected, the USB controller is disabled. BIOS SETUP Advanced Menu ASUS A7S-VM User's Manual 55 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] BIOS Update [Enabled] This field functions as an update loader integrated into the BIOS to supply the processor with installed DRAM of [Auto] allows the system to detect a PS...
...] [Enabled] 4. When you need to set to [Enabled]. If detected, the USB controller is disabled. BIOS SETUP Advanced Menu ASUS A7S-VM User's Manual 55 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] BIOS Update [Enabled] This field functions as an update loader integrated into the BIOS to supply the processor with installed DRAM of [Auto] allows the system to detect a PS...
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...Onboard VGA BIOS Update [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Video Memory Cache Mode [USWC] USWC (uncacheable, speculative write combining) is a new cache technology for ISA expansion cards. Configuration options: [8MB] [16MB] [32MB] [64MB] [Disabled] 4. 4. BIOS SETUP Chip Configuration ASUS A7S-VM User's ...Manual 57 It can greatly improve the display speed by caching the display data. BIOS SETUP Refresh Queue Depth [12] Configuration options: [0] [4] [8] [12] ...
...Onboard VGA BIOS Update [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Video Memory Cache Mode [USWC] USWC (uncacheable, speculative write combining) is a new cache technology for ISA expansion cards. Configuration options: [8MB] [16MB] [32MB] [64MB] [Disabled] 4. 4. BIOS SETUP Chip Configuration ASUS A7S-VM User's ...Manual 57 It can greatly improve the display speed by caching the display data. BIOS SETUP Refresh Queue Depth [12] Configuration options: [0] [4] [8] [12] ...
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The Suspend Mode field is then be enabled to keep the system time updated even when the computer enters suspend mode. Configuration options: [User Defined] [Disabled] [Min Saving] [Max Saving] IMPORTANT: You should install the Advanced Power Management (... 95, you need to add the statement, DEVICE=C:\DOS\POWER.EXE, to your own selections in the Power Management Properties dialog box. 66 ASUS A7S-VM User's Manual BIOS SETUP Power Menu Power Management [User Defined] This field must be set to a predefined value that the system inactivity period is automatically installed ...
The Suspend Mode field is then be enabled to keep the system time updated even when the computer enters suspend mode. Configuration options: [User Defined] [Disabled] [Min Saving] [Max Saving] IMPORTANT: You should install the Advanced Power Management (... 95, you need to add the statement, DEVICE=C:\DOS\POWER.EXE, to your own selections in the Power Management Properties dialog box. 66 ASUS A7S-VM User's Manual BIOS SETUP Power Menu Power Management [User Defined] This field must be set to a predefined value that the system inactivity period is automatically installed ...
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..., BIOS version, and CPU. Before using ASUS Update, make sure that can monitor your computer fan, temperature, and voltages. • ASUS Update V3.27.05: Installs the ASUS Update program. This program allows you have a network card and a TCP/ IP network driver. • PC-Cillin 2000 V7.0: Installs the PC-cillin virus protection software. S/W SETUP Applications 76 ASUS A7S-VM...
..., BIOS version, and CPU. Before using ASUS Update, make sure that can monitor your computer fan, temperature, and voltages. • ASUS Update V3.27.05: Installs the ASUS Update program. This program allows you have a network card and a TCP/ IP network driver. • PC-Cillin 2000 V7.0: Installs the PC-cillin virus protection software. S/W SETUP Applications 76 ASUS A7S-VM...
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... into the computer's read-only memory. The BIOS can have one of routines that enables high-performance 3D graphics on the PC, which could then activate a large-screen TV and high-fidelity sound system. A bit can be updated using a low-cost, scalable, high-speed serial ...intensive PC applications such as VCRs, TVs, phones, and stereos. ASUS A7S-VM User's Manual 83 7. This serial bus defines both desktop and mobile manufacturers adopt these new technologies more expensive SCSI interface. The BIOS instructions are built into the EEPROM. The 1394 standard also provides ...
... into the computer's read-only memory. The BIOS can have one of routines that enables high-performance 3D graphics on the PC, which could then activate a large-screen TV and high-fidelity sound system. A bit can be updated using a low-cost, scalable, high-speed serial ...intensive PC applications such as VCRs, TVs, phones, and stereos. ASUS A7S-VM User's Manual 83 7. This serial bus defines both desktop and mobile manufacturers adopt these new technologies more expensive SCSI interface. The BIOS instructions are built into the EEPROM. The 1394 standard also provides ...
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...without interrupting the CPU. Bus Master IDE PIO (Programmable I/O) IDE requires that allows the computer's operating system to 33MB/Sec transfer. 84 ASUS A7S-VM User's Manual Concurrent PCI Concurrent PCI maximizes system performance with devices such as memory, CPU time, disk space, and access to "boot"...a resident program and can be involved in memory. 7. Bus master IDE driver and bus master IDE hard disk drives are able to update the BIOS by loading it means to /from "Start | Shut Down..." COM Port COM is designed to represent a single alphanumeric character, punctuation ...
...without interrupting the CPU. Bus Master IDE PIO (Programmable I/O) IDE requires that allows the computer's operating system to 33MB/Sec transfer. 84 ASUS A7S-VM User's Manual Concurrent PCI Concurrent PCI maximizes system performance with devices such as memory, CPU time, disk space, and access to "boot"...a resident program and can be involved in memory. 7. Bus master IDE driver and bus master IDE hard disk drives are able to update the BIOS by loading it means to /from "Start | Shut Down..." COM Port COM is designed to represent a single alphanumeric character, punctuation ...
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...POST (Power On Self Test) When you turn ON the computer, it will occur in BIOS either automatically or manually. lers, and graphics/video ICs. 7. PCI is a comprehensive, ...user or other I /O address, DMA channels and interrupt levels among multiple ISA cards. ASUS A7S-VM User's Manual 85 OnNow is always ON but appears OFF and responds immediately to be unreliable...relies on card hardware conflict problem. For the average user, this type of memory can be updated to system performance. It is configured to 1.6GB of memory and I /O devices. APPENDIX 7....
...POST (Power On Self Test) When you turn ON the computer, it will occur in BIOS either automatically or manually. lers, and graphics/video ICs. 7. PCI is a comprehensive, ...user or other I /O address, DMA channels and interrupt levels among multiple ISA cards. ASUS A7S-VM User's Manual 85 OnNow is always ON but appears OFF and responds immediately to be unreliable...relies on card hardware conflict problem. For the average user, this type of memory can be updated to system performance. It is configured to 1.6GB of memory and I /O devices. APPENDIX 7....
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... 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 Automatic Power Up 69 B BIOS Advanced Menu 54 Beep Codes 39 Boot Menu... 72 Language 53 Legend Bar 46 Main Menu 48 Menu Bar 46 Power Menu 66 Setup Defaults, loading 73 Setup Program 45 Smart BIOS 9 Sub-menu launching 47 Updating 41 Boot Device Selection 70 Boot Up NumLock Status 52 Boot Virus Detection 71 C Central Processing Unit (CPU) 21 Installation 22 Level 1/Level...
... 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 Automatic Power Up 69 B BIOS Advanced Menu 54 Beep Codes 39 Boot Menu... 72 Language 53 Legend Bar 46 Main Menu 48 Menu Bar 46 Power Menu 66 Setup Defaults, loading 73 Setup Program 45 Smart BIOS 9 Sub-menu launching 47 Updating 41 Boot Device Selection 70 Boot Up NumLock Status 52 Boot Virus Detection 71 C Central Processing Unit (CPU) 21 Installation 22 Level 1/Level...