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® A7V-M JumperFree™ PC133/VC133 200MHz FSB AGP 4X Socket A Motherboard USER'S MANUAL
® A7V-M JumperFree™ PC133/VC133 200MHz FSB AGP 4X Socket A Motherboard USER'S MANUAL
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... & Secondary Master/Slave 51 4.3.2 Keyboard Features 54 4 ASUS A7V-M User's Manual INTRODUCTION 7 1.1 How This Manual Is Organized 7 1.2 Item Checklist 7 2. FEATURES 8 2.1 The ASUS A7V-M 8 2.1.1 Specifications 8 2.1.2 Special Features 10 2.1.3 Performance Features 10 2.1.4 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 17 3.4 Motherboard Settings 17 3.5 System Memory (DIMM 21 3.5.1 General...
... & Secondary Master/Slave 51 4.3.2 Keyboard Features 54 4 ASUS A7V-M User's Manual INTRODUCTION 7 1.1 How This Manual Is Organized 7 1.2 Item Checklist 7 2. FEATURES 8 2.1 The ASUS A7V-M 8 2.1.1 Specifications 8 2.1.2 Special Features 10 2.1.3 Performance Features 10 2.1.4 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 17 3.4 Motherboard Settings 17 3.5 System Memory (DIMM 21 3.5.1 General...
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... 72 4.5.2 Hardware Monitor 74 4.6 Boot Menu 75 4.7 Exit Menu 77 5. APPENDIX 103 7.1 PCI-L101 Fast Ethernet Card 103 7.2 Glossary 105 ASUS A7V-M User's Manual 5 SOFTWARE SETUP 79 5.1 Install Operating System 79 5.2 Start Windows 79 5.3 A7V-M Series Motherboard Support CD 80 5.4 VIA 4 in 1 drivers 81 5.5 Audio Driver 82 5.6 Realtek RTL8139C PCI Fast Ethernet NIC Driver 83...
... 72 4.5.2 Hardware Monitor 74 4.6 Boot Menu 75 4.7 Exit Menu 77 5. APPENDIX 103 7.1 PCI-L101 Fast Ethernet Card 103 7.2 Glossary 105 ASUS A7V-M User's Manual 5 SOFTWARE SETUP 79 5.1 Install Operating System 79 5.2 Start Windows 79 5.3 A7V-M Series Motherboard Support CD 80 5.4 VIA 4 in 1 drivers 81 5.5 Audio Driver 82 5.6 Realtek RTL8139C PCI Fast Ethernet NIC Driver 83...
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...-L101 Wake-On-LAN 10/ 100 Ethernet Card (1) ASUS 2-port USB Connector Set (1) Bag of spare jumper caps (1) ASUS Support CD with drivers and utilities (1) This Motherboard User's Manual ASUS A7V-M User's Manual 7 INTRODUCTION Manual / Checklist 1. INTRODUCTION 1.1 How This Manual Is Organized This manual is complete. HARDWARE SETUP 4. SOFTWARE SETUP 6. FEATURES 3. APPENDIX Manual information and checklist Production information and specifications Intructions...
...-L101 Wake-On-LAN 10/ 100 Ethernet Card (1) ASUS 2-port USB Connector Set (1) Bag of spare jumper caps (1) ASUS Support CD with drivers and utilities (1) This Motherboard User's Manual ASUS A7V-M User's Manual 7 INTRODUCTION Manual / Checklist 1. INTRODUCTION 1.1 How This Manual Is Organized This manual is complete. HARDWARE SETUP 4. SOFTWARE SETUP 6. FEATURES 3. APPENDIX Manual information and checklist Production information and specifications Intructions...
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... JumperFree™ mode is a new DRAM core architecture that support four ATA66/33 devices on two channels. FEATURES 2.1 The ASUS A7V-M The ASUS A7V-M motherboard is optimized to 1.5GB of frequency and Vcore voltage all through an optional onboard Realtek Fast Ethernet Controller or an optional...of up to 1GB. bus interface with AGP 2.0 specifications for 4X, 2X, and 1X AGP modes; AC97 audio; Appendix). 8 ASUS A7V-M User's Manual complies with support for UltraDMA/66, which allows burst mode data transfer rates of the processor's external frequency. • AGP Slot:...
... JumperFree™ mode is a new DRAM core architecture that support four ATA66/33 devices on two channels. FEATURES 2.1 The ASUS A7V-M The ASUS A7V-M motherboard is optimized to 1.5GB of frequency and Vcore voltage all through an optional onboard Realtek Fast Ethernet Controller or an optional...of up to 1GB. bus interface with AGP 2.0 specifications for 4X, 2X, and 1X AGP modes; AC97 audio; Appendix). 8 ASUS A7V-M User's Manual complies with support for UltraDMA/66, which allows burst mode data transfer rates of the processor's external frequency. • AGP Slot:...
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...: Concurrent PCI allows multiple PCI transfers from PCI master busses to meet PC 99 compliancy, major connectors in this motherboard are color-coded. FEATURES • Wake-On-Ring Connector: Supports Wake-On-Ring activity through a PCI modem ...or an optional remote controller. • Desktop Management Interface (DMI): Supports DMI through the onboard hardware ASUS ASIC and the bundled ASUS PC Probe. • SMBus: Features the System Management Bus interface, which allows hardware to communicate ... protection, and HD/SCSI/MO/ZIP/CD/Floppy boot selection. ASUS A7V-M User's Manual 9
...: Concurrent PCI allows multiple PCI transfers from PCI master busses to meet PC 99 compliancy, major connectors in this motherboard are color-coded. FEATURES • Wake-On-Ring Connector: Supports Wake-On-Ring activity through a PCI modem ...or an optional remote controller. • Desktop Management Interface (DMI): Supports DMI through the onboard hardware ASUS ASIC and the bundled ASUS PC Probe. • SMBus: Features the System Management Bus interface, which allows hardware to communicate ... protection, and HD/SCSI/MO/ZIP/CD/Floppy boot selection. ASUS A7V-M User's Manual 9
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...Management (OSPM) functionality. With these features implemented in the OS, PCs can be enabled.) • VCM/SDRAM Optimized Performance: This motherboard supports a new generation memory, NEC's 64Mb Virtual Channel Memory (VCM) Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory (SDRAM), which increases the data... cable to 66.6MB/s. This motherboard with existing DMA devices and systems so there is compatible to the memory and processor. • High-Speed Data Transfer Interface: IDE transfers using PC100-compliant SDRAMs). 10 ASUS A7V-M User's Manual Color-coded connectors and descriptive icons...
...Management (OSPM) functionality. With these features implemented in the OS, PCs can be enabled.) • VCM/SDRAM Optimized Performance: This motherboard supports a new generation memory, NEC's 64Mb Virtual Channel Memory (VCM) Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory (SDRAM), which increases the data... cable to 66.6MB/s. This motherboard with existing DMA devices and systems so there is compatible to the memory and processor. • High-Speed Data Transfer Interface: IDE transfers using PC100-compliant SDRAMs). 10 ASUS A7V-M User's Manual Color-coded connectors and descriptive icons...
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...more critical for future processors, so monitoring is pressed for more than 4 seconds when the system is in sleep mode. ASUS A7V-M User's Manual 11 Voltage specifications are used up to ensure proper system configuration and management. • Chassis Intrusion Detection: Supports chassis-...monitored for its normal RPM range and alarm thresholds. • Remote Ring On (requires modem): This allows a computer to critical motherboard components. FEATURES 2.1.4 Intelligence • Auto Fan Off: The system fans will give the user information on managing their computers from ...
...more critical for future processors, so monitoring is pressed for more than 4 seconds when the system is in sleep mode. ASUS A7V-M User's Manual 11 Voltage specifications are used up to ensure proper system configuration and management. • Chassis Intrusion Detection: Supports chassis-...monitored for its normal RPM range and alarm thresholds. • Remote Ring On (requires modem): This allows a computer to critical motherboard components. FEATURES 2.1.4 Intelligence • Auto Fan Off: The system fans will give the user information on managing their computers from ...
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... See opposite page for Socket A AMD Athlon/Duron Processors 3 (NOTE: CPU thermal sensor is integrated on the motherboard, located near the center of the CPU heat source, just below the CPU socket) Feature Setting DIP Switches 7 ... Monitoring System Voltage Monitoring (integrated in ASUS ASIC) ....... 10 3 Fan Power and Speed Monitoring Connectors Power ATX Power Supply Connector 1 Others Onboard LED 5 SMBus Connector 11 Buzzer (optional 15 Form Factor Micro ATX 12 ASUS A7V-M User's Manual Location Processor Support Socket A for locations. FEATURES Motherboard Parts 2.
... See opposite page for Socket A AMD Athlon/Duron Processors 3 (NOTE: CPU thermal sensor is integrated on the motherboard, located near the center of the CPU heat source, just below the CPU socket) Feature Setting DIP Switches 7 ... Monitoring System Voltage Monitoring (integrated in ASUS ASIC) ....... 10 3 Fan Power and Speed Monitoring Connectors Power ATX Power Supply Connector 1 Others Onboard LED 5 SMBus Connector 11 Buzzer (optional 15 Form Factor Micro ATX 12 ASUS A7V-M User's Manual Location Processor Support Socket A for locations. FEATURES Motherboard Parts 2.
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FEATURES Motherboard Parts 2. ASUS A7V-M User's Manual 13 FEATURES 2.2.1 Component Locations 12 3 4 27 26 25 5 678 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 - 2.
FEATURES Motherboard Parts 2. ASUS A7V-M User's Manual 13 FEATURES 2.2.1 Component Locations 12 3 4 27 26 25 5 678 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 - 2.
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H/W SETUP Motherboard Layout 14 ASUS A7V-M User's Manual HARDWARE SETUP 3.1 Motherboard Layout PS/2 T: Mouse B: Keyboard USB Top: T: USB1 RJ-45 B: USB2 COM1 CPU_FAN Socket A SW1 SECONDARY IDE PRIMARY IDE DIMM Socket 1 (64/72-bit, 168-pin ... 23 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power CLRTC JEN Audio Codec HPHONE PCI Slot 1 MODEM PCI Slot 2 Audio Controller WOLCON PCI Slot 3 VIA VT82C686A Chipset A7V-M USB2 IR Buzzer WOR IDELED HPANEL SMB Grayed components are optional at the time of purchase. CHASS LED FLOPPY 3. Flash EEPROM (Programable BIOS) 3.
H/W SETUP Motherboard Layout 14 ASUS A7V-M User's Manual HARDWARE SETUP 3.1 Motherboard Layout PS/2 T: Mouse B: Keyboard USB Top: T: USB1 RJ-45 B: USB2 COM1 CPU_FAN Socket A SW1 SECONDARY IDE PRIMARY IDE DIMM Socket 1 (64/72-bit, 168-pin ... 23 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power CLRTC JEN Audio Codec HPHONE PCI Slot 1 MODEM PCI Slot 2 Audio Controller WOLCON PCI Slot 3 VIA VT82C686A Chipset A7V-M USB2 IR Buzzer WOR IDELED HPANEL SMB Grayed components are optional at the time of purchase. CHASS LED FLOPPY 3. Flash EEPROM (Programable BIOS) 3.
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H/W SETUP Layout Contents 3. 3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.2 Layout Contents Motherboard Settings 1) JEN p. 18 JumperFree Mode (JumperFree/Jumper Mode) 2) SW1 1-4 p. 20 CPU External Frequency Setting Expansion Slots/Sockets 1) System Memory p.21 System Memory Support 2) DIMM1/2 p.22 ...) p.40 Reset Switch Lead (2 pins) 25) PWR.SW (PANEL) p.40 ATX / Soft-Off Switch Lead (2 pins) 26) SMI (PANEL) p.40 System Management Interrupt Lead (2 pins) ASUS A7V-M User's Manual 15
H/W SETUP Layout Contents 3. 3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.2 Layout Contents Motherboard Settings 1) JEN p. 18 JumperFree Mode (JumperFree/Jumper Mode) 2) SW1 1-4 p. 20 CPU External Frequency Setting Expansion Slots/Sockets 1) System Memory p.21 System Memory Support 2) DIMM1/2 p.22 ...) p.40 Reset Switch Lead (2 pins) 25) PWR.SW (PANEL) p.40 ATX / Soft-Off Switch Lead (2 pins) 26) SMI (PANEL) p.40 System Management Interrupt Lead (2 pins) ASUS A7V-M User's Manual 15
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... on the inside. 2. WARNING! WARNING! LED A7V-M A7V-M Onboard LED ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS A7V-M User's Manual 17 HARDWARE SETUP 3.3 Hardware Setup Procedure Before using your computer when working on the motherboard. Check Motherboard Settings 2. Connect Ribbon Cables, Panel Wires, and... switched off mode and not powered OFF. Unplug your computer, you unplug your motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) 4. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3. Hold components by the edges and try not to do not have ...
... on the inside. 2. WARNING! WARNING! LED A7V-M A7V-M Onboard LED ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS A7V-M User's Manual 17 HARDWARE SETUP 3.3 Hardware Setup Procedure Before using your computer when working on the motherboard. Check Motherboard Settings 2. Connect Ribbon Cables, Panel Wires, and... switched off mode and not powered OFF. Unplug your computer, you unplug your motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) 4. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3. Hold components by the edges and try not to do not have ...
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.... The JumperFree™ mode allows processor settings to enable or disable the JumperFree™ mode. SW1) The motherboard's onboard functions are adjusted through the BIOS setup (see 4.4 Advanced Menu). The white block represents the switch's...DIP switches. Frequency Selection 2. OFF: 3) O1 2 3 4 N A7V-M A7V-M Jumper Setting JEN 12 23 Jumper Mode JumperFree™ (Default) 18 ASUS A7V-M User's Manual HARDWARE SETUP Motherboard Features Settings (DIP Switches - SW1 O1 2 3 4 N A7V-M A7V-M DIP Switches 1. 3. Setting JumperFree™ Jumper Mode JEN [2-3] (default...
.... The JumperFree™ mode allows processor settings to enable or disable the JumperFree™ mode. SW1) The motherboard's onboard functions are adjusted through the BIOS setup (see 4.4 Advanced Menu). The white block represents the switch's...DIP switches. Frequency Selection 2. OFF: 3) O1 2 3 4 N A7V-M A7V-M Jumper Setting JEN 12 23 Jumper Mode JumperFree™ (Default) 18 ASUS A7V-M User's Manual HARDWARE SETUP Motherboard Features Settings (DIP Switches - SW1 O1 2 3 4 N A7V-M A7V-M DIP Switches 1. 3. Setting JumperFree™ Jumper Mode JEN [2-3] (default...
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H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings ASUS A7V-M User's Manual 19 3. HARDWARE SETUP (This page was intentionally left blank.) 3.
H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings ASUS A7V-M User's Manual 19 3. HARDWARE SETUP (This page was intentionally left blank.) 3.
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...can set Operating Frequency Setting to User Define under 4.4 Advanced Menu in a slower speed and premature wearing of the processor. 20 ASUS A7V-M User's Manual This allows the selection of these switches (set the CPU Frequency). WARE SETUP] must be stable. When JumperFree mode is not ... the Frequency Multiple equals the CPU's Internal frequency (the advertised CPU speed). 3. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings CPU 100.00MHz PCI 33.33MHz 103.00MHz 34.33MHz ON 1234 ON 1234 A7V-M A7V-M CPU External Frequency Selection CPU 105.00MHz PCI 35.00MHz 110.00MHz 36.67MHz NOTE: The...
...can set Operating Frequency Setting to User Define under 4.4 Advanced Menu in a slower speed and premature wearing of the processor. 20 ASUS A7V-M User's Manual This allows the selection of these switches (set the CPU Frequency). WARE SETUP] must be stable. When JumperFree mode is not ... the Frequency Multiple equals the CPU's Internal frequency (the advertised CPU speed). 3. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings CPU 100.00MHz PCI 33.33MHz 103.00MHz 34.33MHz ON 1234 ON 1234 A7V-M A7V-M CPU External Frequency Selection CPU 105.00MHz PCI 35.00MHz 110.00MHz 36.67MHz NOTE: The...
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...a memory size between 8MB to mix PC133 SDRAMs with current PC133 SDRAM specifica- stability. • BIOS shows SDRAM memory on the motherboard. Be sure that have more ) • SDRAMs used must be possible. tion. • DO NOT attempt to 1GB. double-... up one row on bootup screen. • Single-sided DIMMs come in 32, 64, 128, 256, 512MB. WARNING! ASUS A7V-M User's Manual 21 3. compliant DIMMs. • ASUS motherboards support SPD (Serial Presence Detect) DIMMs. This is recommended through SDRAM Configuration under "Chipset Features Setup". H/W SETUP System Memory...
...a memory size between 8MB to mix PC133 SDRAMs with current PC133 SDRAM specifica- stability. • BIOS shows SDRAM memory on the motherboard. Be sure that have more ) • SDRAMs used must be possible. tion. • DO NOT attempt to 1GB. double-... up one row on bootup screen. • Single-sided DIMMs come in 32, 64, 128, 256, 512MB. WARNING! ASUS A7V-M User's Manual 21 3. compliant DIMMs. • ASUS motherboards support SPD (Serial Presence Detect) DIMMs. This is recommended through SDRAM Configuration under "Chipset Features Setup". H/W SETUP System Memory...
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Make sure that you unplug your motherboard and expansion cards (see figure below). 168-Pin DIMM Notch Key Definitions (3.3V) 3. Because the number of the breaks, the module will shift between left, ... SIMM modules have a higher pin density. 20 Pins 60 Pins 88 Pins A7V-M A7V-M 168-Pin DIMM Sockets The DIMMs must tell your retailer the correct DIMM type before purchasing. This motherboard supports four clock signals per DIMM. 22 ASUS A7V-M User's Manual You must be 3.3Volt unbuffered SDRAMs. To determine the DIMM type, check the...
Make sure that you unplug your motherboard and expansion cards (see figure below). 168-Pin DIMM Notch Key Definitions (3.3V) 3. Because the number of the breaks, the module will shift between left, ... SIMM modules have a higher pin density. 20 Pins 60 Pins 88 Pins A7V-M A7V-M 168-Pin DIMM Sockets The DIMMs must tell your retailer the correct DIMM type before purchasing. This motherboard supports four clock signals per DIMM. 22 ASUS A7V-M User's Manual You must be 3.3Volt unbuffered SDRAMs. To determine the DIMM type, check the...
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... have a fan and heatsink attached to a 90-degree angle. H/W SETUP CPU LOCK AMD™ Athlon A7V-M A7V-M Socket A ASUS A7V-M User's Manual NOTCH 23 Insert the CPU with the motherboard should be damaged! HARDWARE SETUP 3.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard provides a Socket 462 or Socket A for two of the CPU heat source, just below ) do not...
... have a fan and heatsink attached to a 90-degree angle. H/W SETUP CPU LOCK AMD™ Athlon A7V-M A7V-M Socket A ASUS A7V-M User's Manual NOTCH 23 Insert the CPU with the motherboard should be damaged! HARDWARE SETUP 3.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard provides a Socket 462 or Socket A for two of the CPU heat source, just below ) do not...
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... system's cover and the bracket plate on the slot with the screw you intend to both your expansion card. 3. H/W SETUP Expansion Cards ASUS A7V-M User's Manual 25 Keep the bracket for your motherboard and expansion cards. 3.7.1 Expansion Card Installation Procedure 1. Carefully align the card's connectors and press firmly. 4. 3. Replace the computer system's cover. 6. HARDWARE...
... system's cover and the bracket plate on the slot with the screw you intend to both your expansion card. 3. H/W SETUP Expansion Cards ASUS A7V-M User's Manual 25 Keep the bracket for your motherboard and expansion cards. 3.7.1 Expansion Card Installation Procedure 1. Carefully align the card's connectors and press firmly. 4. 3. Replace the computer system's cover. 6. HARDWARE...