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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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... FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. Manual revisions are represented by the third digit in the manual revision number. Product Name: ASUS A7V-M Manual Revision: 1.01 E603 Release Date: October 2000 2 ASUS A7V-M User's Manual ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS...
... FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. Manual revisions are represented by the third digit in the manual revision number. Product Name: ASUS A7V-M Manual Revision: 1.01 E603 Release Date: October 2000 2 ASUS A7V-M User's Manual ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS...
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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 A7V-M 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 A7V-M User's Manual 3
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... BIOS Procedures 44 4.2 BIOS Setup Program 47 4.2.1 BIOS Menu Bar 48 4.2.2 Legend Bar 48 4.3 Main Menu 50 4.3.1 Primary & Secondary Master/Slave 51 4.3.2 Keyboard Features 54 4 ASUS A7V-M User's Manual 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. INTRODUCTION 7 1.1 How This...
... BIOS Procedures 44 4.2 BIOS Setup Program 47 4.2.1 BIOS Menu Bar 48 4.2.2 Legend Bar 48 4.3 Main Menu 50 4.3.1 Primary & Secondary Master/Slave 51 4.3.2 Keyboard Features 54 4 ASUS A7V-M User's Manual 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. INTRODUCTION 7 1.1 How This...
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... 4.5.1 Power Up Control 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 REFERENCE 93 6.1 ASUS PC Probe 93 6.2 CyberLink PowerPlayer SE 98 6.3 CyberLink PowerDVD 98 6.4 CyberLink VideoLive Mail 100 7. SOFTWARE SETUP 79 5.1 Install Operating System 79 5.2 Start Windows...
... 4.5.1 Power Up Control 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 REFERENCE 93 6.1 ASUS PC Probe 93 6.2 CyberLink PowerPlayer SE 98 6.3 CyberLink PowerDVD 98 6.4 CyberLink VideoLive Mail 100 7. SOFTWARE SETUP 79 5.1 Install Operating System 79 5.2 Start Windows...
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... an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. 6 ASUS A7V-M User's Manual FCC & DOC COMPLIANCE Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Canadian ICES-003. However, there is subject to the following measures: • Re-orient...
... an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. 6 ASUS A7V-M User's Manual FCC & DOC COMPLIANCE Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Canadian ICES-003. However, there is subject to the following measures: • Re-orient...
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... material for one 5.25" and two 3.5" floppy disk drives Optional Items ASUS CIDB chassis intrusion detection module ASUS IrDA-compliant infrared module ASUS PCI-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 1. SOFTWARE SETUP 6.
... material for one 5.25" and two 3.5" floppy disk drives Optional Items ASUS CIDB chassis intrusion detection module ASUS IrDA-compliant infrared module ASUS PCI-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 1. SOFTWARE SETUP 6.
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...: Features the VIAVT8363 (VIAApollo KT133) system controller with support for a 200MHz Front Side Bus (FSB); AC97 audio; and PCI 2.2. 2. FEATURES Specifications 2. FEATURES 2.1 The ASUS A7V-M The ASUS A7V-M motherboard is optimized to deliver enhanced AMD Athlon™/Duron™ processor system performance. • "Super South" South Bridge System PCIset: VIA VT82C686A PCIset with... Super-I/O Integrated Peripheral Controller (PSIPC) with support for UltraDMA/66, which allows burst mode data transfer rates of up to 66.6MB/sec; Appendix). 8 ASUS A7V-M User's Manual
...: Features the VIAVT8363 (VIAApollo KT133) system controller with support for a 200MHz Front Side Bus (FSB); AC97 audio; and PCI 2.2. 2. FEATURES Specifications 2. FEATURES 2.1 The ASUS A7V-M The ASUS A7V-M motherboard is optimized to deliver enhanced AMD Athlon™/Duron™ processor system performance. • "Super South" South Bridge System PCIset: VIA VT82C686A PCIset with... Super-I/O Integrated Peripheral Controller (PSIPC) with support for UltraDMA/66, which allows burst mode data transfer rates of up to 66.6MB/sec; Appendix). 8 ASUS A7V-M User's Manual
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FEATURES Specifications 2. 2. ASUS A7V-M User's Manual 9 FEATURES • Wake-On-Ring Connector: Supports Wake-On-Ring activity through a PCI modem card that supports a WOR connector. • USB: Supports up to 4 ... parallel port with external peripherals, personal gadgets, 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 within a standard protocol creating a higher level of...
FEATURES Specifications 2. 2. ASUS A7V-M User's Manual 9 FEATURES • Wake-On-Ring Connector: Supports Wake-On-Ring activity through a PCI modem card that supports a WOR connector. • USB: Supports up to 4 ... parallel port with external peripherals, personal gadgets, 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 within a standard protocol creating a higher level of...
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... multiple PCI transfers from PCI master busses to the memory and processor. • High-Speed Data Transfer Interface: IDE transfers using PC100-compliant SDRAMs). 10 ASUS A7V-M User's Manual The VCM's core design provides up to 33MB/s. 2. UltraDMA/66 is no need to upgrade current EIDE/ IDE drives and host systems. (UltraDMA/66...
... multiple PCI transfers from PCI master busses to the memory and processor. • High-Speed Data Transfer Interface: IDE transfers using PC100-compliant SDRAMs). 10 ASUS A7V-M User's Manual The VCM's core design provides up to 33MB/s. 2. UltraDMA/66 is no need to upgrade current EIDE/ IDE drives and host systems. (UltraDMA/66...
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... resource monitor will power off mode, depending on the BIOS or OS setting (see PWR Button < 4 Secs in 4.5 Power Menu). ASUS A7V-M User's Manual 11 FEATURES 2.1.4 Intelligence • Auto Fan Off: The system fans will warn the user before the system resources are more protection. FEATURES...Power Button: Pushing the power button for future processors, so monitoring is in memory on remotely through the ASUS ASIC. A chassis intrusion event is monitored by the ASUS ASIC to prevent system overheat and system damage. • Voltage Monitoring and Alert: System voltage levels are ...
... resource monitor will power off mode, depending on the BIOS or OS setting (see PWR Button < 4 Secs in 4.5 Power Menu). ASUS A7V-M User's Manual 11 FEATURES 2.1.4 Intelligence • Auto Fan Off: The system fans will warn the user before the system resources are more protection. FEATURES...Power Button: Pushing the power button for future processors, so monitoring is in memory on remotely through the ASUS ASIC. A chassis intrusion event is monitored by the ASUS ASIC to prevent system overheat and system damage. • Voltage Monitoring and Alert: System voltage levels are ...
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... 16 Wake-On-Ring Connector 12 Hardware 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 FEATURES Motherboard Parts 2. Location Processor Support Socket A for locations.
... 16 Wake-On-Ring Connector 12 Hardware 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 FEATURES Motherboard Parts 2. Location Processor Support Socket A for locations.
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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. ASUS A7V-M User's Manual 13 FEATURES Motherboard Parts 2.
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. ASUS A7V-M User's Manual 13 FEATURES Motherboard Parts 2.
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CHASS LED FLOPPY 3. H/W SETUP Motherboard Layout 14 ASUS A7V-M User's Manual Flash EEPROM (Programable BIOS) 3. 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 ... 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. H/W SETUP Motherboard Layout 14 ASUS A7V-M User's Manual Flash EEPROM (Programable BIOS) 3. 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 ... 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.
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...) 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 3.
...) 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 3.
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... switched off mode and not powered OFF. Failure to do not have one, touch both of switches and/or jumpers. LED A7V-M A7V-M Onboard LED ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS A7V-M User's Manual 17 Setup the BIOS Software 3.4 Motherboard Settings This section explains in suspend or soft-off before handling computer components. Computer...
... switched off mode and not powered OFF. Failure to do not have one, touch both of switches and/or jumpers. LED A7V-M A7V-M Onboard LED ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS A7V-M User's Manual 17 Setup the BIOS Software 3.4 Motherboard Settings This section explains in suspend or soft-off before handling computer components. Computer...
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...'s position. Frequency Selection 1) Jumper Setting (JEN) This jumper allows you to be made through the DIP switches. 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 The JumperFree™ mode allows processor settings to enable or disable the JumperFree™ mode. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3. Frequency...
...'s position. Frequency Selection 1) Jumper Setting (JEN) This jumper allows you to be made through the DIP switches. 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 The JumperFree™ mode allows processor settings to enable or disable the JumperFree™ mode. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3. Frequency...
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... bus frequencies are not supported [see 3.5 System Memory (DIMM)]. When JumperFree mode is not recommended. WARNING! This allows the selection of the processor. 20 ASUS A7V-M User's Manual External Frequency Table CPU (MHz) 100.00 103.00 105.00 110.00 PCI (MHz) 33.33 34.33 35.00 36.67 1 [ON] [OFF...
... bus frequencies are not supported [see 3.5 System Memory (DIMM)]. When JumperFree mode is not recommended. WARNING! This allows the selection of the processor. 20 ASUS A7V-M User's Manual External Frequency Table CPU (MHz) 100.00 103.00 105.00 110.00 PCI (MHz) 33.33 34.33 35.00 36.67 1 [ON] [OFF...