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...2.2. FEATURES 2.1 The ASUS A7VI-VM The ASUS A7VI-VM motherboard is carefully designed for the demanding PC user who wants advanced features processed by the fastest processors. 2.1.1 Specifications • AMD Athlon™/Duron™ Processor Support: Supports Socket A-based AMD Athlon™/Duron™ processors. • North ... • Wake-On-LAN Connector: Supports Wake-On-LAN activity through a PCI modem card that supports a WOR connector. 8 ASUS A7VI-VM User's Manual up to 100MB/ sec; USB controller with root hub and four function ports. • PC100 SDRAM / VC100 ...
...2.2. FEATURES 2.1 The ASUS A7VI-VM The ASUS A7VI-VM motherboard is carefully designed for the demanding PC user who wants advanced features processed by the fastest processors. 2.1.1 Specifications • AMD Athlon™/Duron™ Processor Support: Supports Socket A-based AMD Athlon™/Duron™ processors. • North ... • Wake-On-LAN Connector: Supports Wake-On-LAN activity through a PCI modem card that supports a WOR connector. 8 ASUS A7VI-VM User's Manual up to 100MB/ sec; USB controller with root hub and four function ports. • PC100 SDRAM / VC100 ...
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... communicate within a standard protocol creating a higher level of most devices for Windows 98 compatibility, built-in this motherboard are color-coded. ASUS A7VI-VM User's Manual 9 Power supply autodetects to enable/disable suspend-to-RAM. • Integrated Infrared (IrDA) Support: Integrated IR supports an.... (Requires DMI-enabled components.) • Color-coded Connectors: To enhance user accessibility to system components and to the memory and processor. • Smart BIOS: 2Mb firmware provides Vcore and CPU/SDRAM frequency adjustments, boot block write protection, and HD/SCSI/MO/ZIP...
... communicate within a standard protocol creating a higher level of most devices for Windows 98 compatibility, built-in this motherboard are color-coded. ASUS A7VI-VM User's Manual 9 Power supply autodetects to enable/disable suspend-to-RAM. • Integrated Infrared (IrDA) Support: Integrated IR supports an.... (Requires DMI-enabled components.) • Color-coded Connectors: To enhance user accessibility to system components and to the memory and processor. • Smart BIOS: 2Mb firmware provides Vcore and CPU/SDRAM frequency adjustments, boot block write protection, and HD/SCSI/MO/ZIP...
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... drives and host systems. (UltraDMA/100 requires a 40-pin 80-conductor cable to the memory and processor. • High-Speed Data Transfer Interface: IDE transfers using UltraDMA/33 Bus Master IDE can be enabled.) 10 ASUS A7VI-VM User's Manual UltraDMA/100 is backward compatible with both DMA/33 and DMA and with its...
... drives and host systems. (UltraDMA/100 requires a 40-pin 80-conductor cable to the memory and processor. • High-Speed Data Transfer Interface: IDE transfers using UltraDMA/33 Bus Master IDE can be enabled.) 10 ASUS A7VI-VM User's Manual UltraDMA/100 is backward compatible with both DMA/33 and DMA and with its...
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... Remote Ring On (requires modem): This allows a computer to critical motherboard components. Voltage specifications are set for future processors, so monitoring is compatible to ensure proper system configuration and management. • Chassis Intrusion Detection: Supports chassis-intrusion ...8226; Voltage Monitoring and Alert: System voltage levels are used up to present enormous user interfaces and run large applications. ASUS A7VI-VM User's Manual 11 FEATURES • VCM/SDRAM Optimized Performance: This motherboard supports a new generation memory, NEC's 64Mb Virtual...
... Remote Ring On (requires modem): This allows a computer to critical motherboard components. Voltage specifications are set for future processors, so monitoring is compatible to ensure proper system configuration and management. • Chassis Intrusion Detection: Supports chassis-intrusion ...8226; Voltage Monitoring and Alert: System voltage levels are used up to present enormous user interfaces and run large applications. ASUS A7VI-VM User's Manual 11 FEATURES • VCM/SDRAM Optimized Performance: This motherboard supports a new generation memory, NEC's 64Mb Virtual...
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FEATURES 2.2 Motherboard Components 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...-On-Ring Connector 11 Hardware Monitoring System Voltage Monitoring (integrated in ASUS ASIC) ......... 9 3 Fan Power and Speed Monitoring Connectors Power ATX Power Supply Connector 1 Others Onboard LED 7 SMBus Connector 12 Form Factor Micro ATX 12 ASUS A7VI-VM User's Manual 2. Location Processor Support Socket A for locations. FEATURES Motherboard Parts 2.
FEATURES 2.2 Motherboard Components 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...-On-Ring Connector 11 Hardware Monitoring System Voltage Monitoring (integrated in ASUS ASIC) ......... 9 3 Fan Power and Speed Monitoring Connectors Power ATX Power Supply Connector 1 Others Onboard LED 7 SMBus Connector 12 Form Factor Micro ATX 12 ASUS A7VI-VM User's Manual 2. Location Processor Support Socket A for locations. FEATURES Motherboard Parts 2.
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The example below shows all the switches in the OFF position. OFF: 3) DSW ON 1234 A7VI-VM ® A7VI-VM JumperFree™ Mode Setting JEN 12 Jumper Mode 23 JumperFree (default) ASUS A7VI-VM User's Manual 17 SW1) The motherboard's onboard functions are adjusted through the BIOS setup (see 4.4 Advanced Menu). HARDWARE SETUP ... Settings 3. Frequency Selection 2. Frequency Selection 1) Jumper Setting (JEN) This jumper allows you to be set as shown: (ON: 1,2,4; The JumperFree™ mode allows processor settings to enable or disable the JumperFree™ mode.
The example below shows all the switches in the OFF position. OFF: 3) DSW ON 1234 A7VI-VM ® A7VI-VM JumperFree™ Mode Setting JEN 12 Jumper Mode 23 JumperFree (default) ASUS A7VI-VM User's Manual 17 SW1) The motherboard's onboard functions are adjusted through the BIOS setup (see 4.4 Advanced Menu). HARDWARE SETUP ... Settings 3. Frequency Selection 2. Frequency Selection 1) Jumper Setting (JEN) This jumper allows you to be set as shown: (ON: 1,2,4; The JumperFree™ mode allows processor settings to enable or disable the JumperFree™ mode.
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... 2 3 4 [ON] [ON] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [ON] [OFF] [ON] [ON] [ON] [ O FF] [OFF] WARNING! NOTE: For updated processor settings, visit the ASUS web site: www.asus.com (see ASUS CONTACT INFORMATION). 18 ASUS A7VI-VM User's Manual To use BIOS setup in place of these switches (set Operating Frequency Setting to User Define under 4.4 Advanced...
... 2 3 4 [ON] [ON] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [ON] [OFF] [ON] [ON] [ON] [ O FF] [OFF] WARNING! NOTE: For updated processor settings, visit the ASUS web site: www.asus.com (see ASUS CONTACT INFORMATION). 18 ASUS A7VI-VM User's Manual To use BIOS setup in place of these switches (set Operating Frequency Setting to User Define under 4.4 Advanced...
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... are available only on your CPU, make good contact and are not bent. To install a CPU, first turn on unlocked processors. BLANK LEVER LOCK AMD™ Athlon NOTCH A7VI-VM ® A7VI-VM Socket A ASUS A7VI-VM User's Manual 21 Take care not to set before you turn off your CPU fan is not the case, then purchase...
... are available only on your CPU, make good contact and are not bent. To install a CPU, first turn on unlocked processors. BLANK LEVER LOCK AMD™ Athlon NOTCH A7VI-VM ® A7VI-VM Socket A ASUS A7VI-VM User's Manual 21 Take care not to set before you turn off your CPU fan is not the case, then purchase...
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... Cards Some expansion cards need IRQ assignments. 3. Generally, an IRQ must be exclusively assigned to operate. shared - - - ASUS A7VI-VM User's Manual 23 HARDWARE SETUP 3.7.2 Assigning IRQs for PCI Steering PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port Numeric Data Processor Primary IDE Channel Secondary IDE Channel *These IRQs are already in use . INT-B - Conflicts will be used...
... Cards Some expansion cards need IRQ assignments. 3. Generally, an IRQ must be exclusively assigned to operate. shared - - - ASUS A7VI-VM User's Manual 23 HARDWARE SETUP 3.7.2 Assigning IRQs for PCI Steering PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port Numeric Data Processor Primary IDE Channel Secondary IDE Channel *These IRQs are already in use . INT-B - Conflicts will be used...
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... the BIOS to supply the processor with CPU (external) Frequency to turn on startup. IRQ12 will load the update on startup a PS/2 mouse is disabled no matter whether you choose from the default of data processing. BIOS SETUP 52 ASUS A7VI-VM User's Manual To maintain and...asynchronous mode with respect to [Disabled], the USB controller is detected or not. If detected, IRQ12 will always reserve IRQ12, whether on all processors during system bootup. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Level 2 Cache ECC Check [Disabled] This function controls the ECC capability in ...
... the BIOS to supply the processor with CPU (external) Frequency to turn on startup. IRQ12 will load the update on startup a PS/2 mouse is disabled no matter whether you choose from the default of data processing. BIOS SETUP 52 ASUS A7VI-VM User's Manual To maintain and...asynchronous mode with respect to [Disabled], the USB controller is detected or not. If detected, IRQ12 will always reserve IRQ12, whether on all processors during system bootup. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Level 2 Cache ECC Check [Disabled] This function controls the ECC capability in ...
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...transfer on the memory modules that the data actually becomes available. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Delayed Transaction [Disabled] Default: [Enabled] for Athlon Processors / [Disabled] for Duron Processors Leave on default setting. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PCI to [User Define]. However, byte merging may only be adjustable when SDRAM Configuration is... when SDRAM Configuration is [By SPD], which configures the subsequent 3 items by reading the contents in a prefetchable address range. BIOS SETUP Chip Configuration ASUS A7VI-VM User's Manual 55
...transfer on the memory modules that the data actually becomes available. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Delayed Transaction [Disabled] Default: [Enabled] for Athlon Processors / [Disabled] for Duron Processors Leave on default setting. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PCI to [User Define]. However, byte merging may only be adjustable when SDRAM Configuration is... when SDRAM Configuration is [By SPD], which configures the subsequent 3 items by reading the contents in a prefetchable address range. BIOS SETUP Chip Configuration ASUS A7VI-VM User's Manual 55
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It can greatly improve the display speed by caching the display data. Configuration options: [UC] [USWC] 4. BIOS SETUP 56 ASUS A7VI-VM User's Manual BIOS SETUP Memory Early/Delay Write [Auto] Configuration options: [0.0 ns] [0.5 ns]...[Auto] Memory Data Driving [Auto] Configuration options: [... UC (uncacheable) if your system may not boot. You must set this to select the size of mapped memory for the video memory of the processor. Configuration options: [4MB] [8MB] [16MB] [32MB] [64MB] [128MB] [256MB] Video Memory Cache Mode [UC] USWC (uncacheable, speculative write combining...
It can greatly improve the display speed by caching the display data. Configuration options: [UC] [USWC] 4. BIOS SETUP 56 ASUS A7VI-VM User's Manual BIOS SETUP Memory Early/Delay Write [Auto] Configuration options: [0.0 ns] [0.5 ns]...[Auto] Memory Data Driving [Auto] Configuration options: [... UC (uncacheable) if your system may not boot. You must set this to select the size of mapped memory for the video memory of the processor. Configuration options: [4MB] [8MB] [16MB] [32MB] [64MB] [128MB] [256MB] Video Memory Cache Mode [UC] USWC (uncacheable, speculative write combining...
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...(Move the slider up to increase the threshold level or down to decrease the threshold level) Voltage Monitor Shows the PC's voltages. 78 ASUS A7VI-VM User's Manual Fan Warning threshold adjustment (Move the slider up to increase the threshold level or down to decrease the threshold level) Fan ...Monitor Shows the PC's fan rotation. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 6.1.2 Using ASUS PC Probe Monitoring Monitor Summary Shows a summary of the items being monitored. Temperature Monitor Shows the PC's temperature (for supported...
...(Move the slider up to increase the threshold level or down to decrease the threshold level) Voltage Monitor Shows the PC's voltages. 78 ASUS A7VI-VM User's Manual Fan Warning threshold adjustment (Move the slider up to increase the threshold level or down to decrease the threshold level) Fan ...Monitor Shows the PC's fan rotation. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 6.1.2 Using ASUS PC Probe Monitoring Monitor Summary Shows a summary of the items being monitored. Temperature Monitor Shows the PC's temperature (for supported...
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...; 14.1" TFT Color Display • 500MHz to 850MHz+ • 64MB to 256MB Memory • 2X AGP 3D w/ 8MB VRAM • Internal Modem+LAN • 100MHz Processor Side Bus M8 Series Thin & Light Convertible Notebook PC • 1 Internal & 1 External Drive • 13.3"/12.1" TFT Color Display • 500MHz to 650MHz+ • 64MB...
...; 14.1" TFT Color Display • 500MHz to 850MHz+ • 64MB to 256MB Memory • 2X AGP 3D w/ 8MB VRAM • Internal Modem+LAN • 100MHz Processor Side Bus M8 Series Thin & Light Convertible Notebook PC • 1 Internal & 1 External Drive • 13.3"/12.1" TFT Color Display • 500MHz to 650MHz+ • 64MB...
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... reassignment • Background rebuilding • PCI rev. 2.1 compliant Visit www.asus.com for easy heat dissipation • 350W redundant power supply ASUS PCI-DA2200 Series SCSI RAID Card • PCI-DA2200 series support 5x86-133 processor • One 72-pin SIMM socket supports up to 128MB cache memory ...8226; Supports three Ultra2 SCSI channels; ASUS AR1000 RAID Sub-system with DA3000 SCSI-to-SCSI RAID Controller • Supports 5x86 RAID processor and two 72-pin SIMM sockets for up to 80MB/sec data transfer rate • ...
... reassignment • Background rebuilding • PCI rev. 2.1 compliant Visit www.asus.com for easy heat dissipation • 350W redundant power supply ASUS PCI-DA2200 Series SCSI RAID Card • PCI-DA2200 series support 5x86-133 processor • One 72-pin SIMM socket supports up to 128MB cache memory ...8226; Supports three Ultra2 SCSI channels; ASUS AR1000 RAID Sub-system with DA3000 SCSI-to-SCSI RAID Controller • Supports 5x86 RAID processor and two 72-pin SIMM sockets for up to 80MB/sec data transfer rate • ...
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...devices and sets up necessary parameters for mechanical events. Since the contents of DRAM such as VGA, audio, printer, or modem. ASUS A7VI-VM User's Manual 89 This enables the system to "boot" your computer. AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) An interface specification that the CPU... other symbol. Bus master IDE transfers data to consumer electronics devices. DOS (Disk Operating System) DOS is responsible for AMD) processors. APPENDIX Glossary 7. This specification uses software emulation to compete with audio quality comparable to /from system memory. BIOS parameters can be...
...devices and sets up necessary parameters for mechanical events. Since the contents of DRAM such as VGA, audio, printer, or modem. ASUS A7VI-VM User's Manual 89 This enables the system to "boot" your computer. AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) An interface specification that the CPU... other symbol. Bus master IDE transfers data to consumer electronics devices. DOS (Disk Operating System) DOS is responsible for AMD) processors. APPENDIX Glossary 7. This specification uses software emulation to compete with audio quality comparable to /from system memory. BIOS parameters can be...
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... something else while the data requested is typically done with jumpers that the PC memory roadmap evolves together with the performance roadmaps for the processors, I /O devices. SPD for SDRAM module, it is transferred. This function is most like an ID detect for SDRAM module Serial...that memory does not become a bottleneck to 66.6 Mbytes/sec and maximized disk performance under power softoff, suspend or sleep mode. 90 ASUS A7VI-VM User's Manual This high-speed interface has doubled the Ultra ATA/33 burst data transfer rate to system performance. PCI Bus (Peripheral ...
... something else while the data requested is typically done with jumpers that the PC memory roadmap evolves together with the performance roadmaps for the processors, I /O devices. SPD for SDRAM module, it is transferred. This function is most like an ID detect for SDRAM module Serial...that memory does not become a bottleneck to 66.6 Mbytes/sec and maximized disk performance under power softoff, suspend or sleep mode. 90 ASUS A7VI-VM User's Manual This high-speed interface has doubled the Ultra ATA/33 burst data transfer rate to system performance. PCI Bus (Peripheral ...