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® A7VI-VM JumperFree™ PC133/VC133 200 MHz FSB AGP 4X Socket A Motherboard USER'S MANUAL
® A7VI-VM JumperFree™ PC133/VC133 200 MHz FSB AGP 4X Socket A Motherboard USER'S MANUAL
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... Is Organized 7 1.2 Item Checklist 7 2. FEATURES 8 2.1 The ASUS A7VI-VM 8 2.1.1 Specifications 8 2.1.2 Special Features 10 2.1.3 Optional Components 10 2.1.4 Performance Features 10 2.1.5 Intelligence 11 2.2 Motherboard Components 12 2.2.1 Component Locations 13 3. BIOS SETUP 39 4.1 Managing and...Program 42 4.2.1 BIOS Menu Bar 43 4.2.2 Legend Bar 43 4 ASUS A7VI-VM User's Manual HARDWARE SETUP 14 3.1 Motherboard Layout 14 3.2 Layout Contents 15 3.3 Hardware Setup Procedure 16 3.4 Motherboard Settings 16 3.5 System Memory (DIMM 19 3.5.1 General DIMM Notes...
... Is Organized 7 1.2 Item Checklist 7 2. FEATURES 8 2.1 The ASUS A7VI-VM 8 2.1.1 Specifications 8 2.1.2 Special Features 10 2.1.3 Optional Components 10 2.1.4 Performance Features 10 2.1.5 Intelligence 11 2.2 Motherboard Components 12 2.2.1 Component Locations 13 3. BIOS SETUP 39 4.1 Managing and...Program 42 4.2.1 BIOS Menu Bar 43 4.2.2 Legend Bar 43 4 ASUS A7VI-VM User's Manual HARDWARE SETUP 14 3.1 Motherboard Layout 14 3.2 Layout Contents 15 3.3 Hardware Setup Procedure 16 3.4 Motherboard Settings 16 3.5 System Memory (DIMM 19 3.5.1 General DIMM Notes...
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INTRODUCTION 2. BIOS SETUP 5. SOFTWARE SETUP 6. Package Contents (1) ASUS Motherboard (1) 40-pin 80-conductor ribbon cable for internal UltraDMA/ 100, UltraDMA/66 or UltraDMA/33 devices (1) Ribbon cable for the included...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 A7VI-VM User's Manual 7 INTRODUCTION 1.1 How This...
INTRODUCTION 2. BIOS SETUP 5. SOFTWARE SETUP 6. Package Contents (1) ASUS Motherboard (1) 40-pin 80-conductor ribbon cable for internal UltraDMA/ 100, UltraDMA/66 or UltraDMA/33 devices (1) Ribbon cable for the included...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 A7VI-VM User's Manual 7 INTRODUCTION 1.1 How This...
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... PCIset: VIA VT82C686B PCIset with PCI Super-I/O Integrated Peripheral Controller (PSIPC) with two connectors that supports a WOR connector. 8 ASUS A7VI-VM User's Manual 2. Appendix). • Wake-On-Ring Connector: Supports Wake-On-Ring activity through a PCI modem card that support...VC SDRAM is a new DRAM core architecture that dramatically improves the memory system's ability to 1GB. 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 •...
... PCIset: VIA VT82C686B PCIset with PCI Super-I/O Integrated Peripheral Controller (PSIPC) with two connectors that supports a WOR connector. 8 ASUS A7VI-VM User's Manual 2. Appendix). • Wake-On-Ring Connector: Supports Wake-On-Ring activity through a PCI modem card that support...VC SDRAM is a new DRAM core architecture that dramatically improves the memory system's ability to 1GB. 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 •...
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..., major connectors in firmware-based virus protection, and autodetection of most devices for Windows 98 compatibility, built-in this motherboard are color-coded. 2. FEATURES • USB: Supports up to 4 USB ports, two on the back panel and... status information, such as CPU and systerm voltages, temperatures, and fan status through the onboard hardware ASUS ASIC and the bundled ASUS PC Probe. • SMBus: Features the System Management Bus interface, which is used to physically ...boot block write protection, and HD/SCSI/MO/ZIP/CD/Floppy boot selection. ASUS A7VI-VM User's Manual 9
..., major connectors in firmware-based virus protection, and autodetection of most devices for Windows 98 compatibility, built-in this motherboard are color-coded. 2. FEATURES • USB: Supports up to 4 USB ports, two on the back panel and... status information, such as CPU and systerm voltages, temperatures, and fan status through the onboard hardware ASUS ASIC and the bundled ASUS PC Probe. • SMBus: Features the System Management Bus interface, which is used to physically ...boot block write protection, and HD/SCSI/MO/ZIP/CD/Floppy boot selection. ASUS A7VI-VM User's Manual 9
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...ASUS A7VI-VM User's Manual Color-coded connectors and descriptive icons make the setup of hard disk drives, expansion cards, and other devices virtually automatic. • New Compliancy: Both the BIOS and hardware levels of hard disk drives, PS/2 mouse, and Plug and Play devices to 100MB/s. This motherboard...Ready: Advanced Configuration Power Interface (ACPI) provides more Energy Saving Features for operating systems that supports autodetection of this motherboard meet the stringent requirements for PC 99 certification The new PC 99 requirements for systems and components are based on...
...ASUS A7VI-VM User's Manual Color-coded connectors and descriptive icons make the setup of hard disk drives, expansion cards, and other devices virtually automatic. • New Compliancy: Both the BIOS and hardware levels of hard disk drives, PS/2 mouse, and Plug and Play devices to 100MB/s. This motherboard...Ready: Advanced Configuration Power Interface (ACPI) provides more Energy Saving Features for operating systems that supports autodetection of this motherboard meet the stringent requirements for PC 99 certification The new PC 99 requirements for systems and components are based on...
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...ASUS A7VI-VM User's Manual 11 All fans are more critical for more efficiently. • Temperature Monitoring and Alert: CPU temperature is compatible to be monitored for its normal RPM range and alarm thresholds. • Remote Ring On (requires modem): This allows a computer to the industry standard SDRAM. This motherboard... also supports standard SDRAM, which is monitored by the ASUS ASIC to prevent system overheat and system damage. • Voltage Monitoring and Alert:...
...ASUS A7VI-VM User's Manual 11 All fans are more critical for more efficiently. • Temperature Monitoring and Alert: CPU temperature is compatible to be monitored for its normal RPM range and alarm thresholds. • Remote Ring On (requires modem): This allows a computer to the industry standard SDRAM. This motherboard... also supports standard SDRAM, which is monitored by the ASUS ASIC to prevent system overheat and system damage. • Voltage Monitoring and Alert:...
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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 6 Chipsets VIA ...RJ45) Connector optional) (top) 24 Wake-On-LAN Connector 16 Wake-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
... 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 6 Chipsets VIA ...RJ45) Connector optional) (top) 24 Wake-On-LAN Connector 16 Wake-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
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FEATURES Motherboard Parts 2. FEATURES 2.2.1 Component Locations 1 2 3 4 25 24 23 22 21 5 6 78 20 19 18 17 - 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 ASUS A7VI-VM User's Manual 13 2.
FEATURES Motherboard Parts 2. FEATURES 2.2.1 Component Locations 1 2 3 4 25 24 23 22 21 5 6 78 20 19 18 17 - 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 ASUS A7VI-VM User's Manual 13 2.
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H/W SETUP Motherboard Layout 14 ASUS A7VI-VM User's Manual 3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.1 Motherboard Layout PS/2 T: Mouse B: Keyboard USB Top: T: USB1 RJ-45 B: USB2 COM1 24.5cm (9.6in) CPU_FAN Socket A CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power LED CLRTC ...Realtek In Fast Enternet CD Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) VIDEO AUX Audio Codec PCI Slot 1 HPHONE PCI Slot 2 MODEM WOLCON Audio Chip PCI Slot 3 ® A7VI-VM COM2 SW1 PRIMARY IDE SECONDARY IDE Flash EEPROM (Programable BIOS) CHASSIS JEN 0 1 2 3 VIA VT82C686B Chipset IR SMB IDELED USB2 WOR HPANEL Grayed components are ...
H/W SETUP Motherboard Layout 14 ASUS A7VI-VM User's Manual 3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.1 Motherboard Layout PS/2 T: Mouse B: Keyboard USB Top: T: USB1 RJ-45 B: USB2 COM1 24.5cm (9.6in) CPU_FAN Socket A CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power LED CLRTC ...Realtek In Fast Enternet CD Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) VIDEO AUX Audio Codec PCI Slot 1 HPHONE PCI Slot 2 MODEM WOLCON Audio Chip PCI Slot 3 ® A7VI-VM COM2 SW1 PRIMARY IDE SECONDARY IDE Flash EEPROM (Programable BIOS) CHASSIS JEN 0 1 2 3 VIA VT82C686B Chipset IR SMB IDELED USB2 WOR HPANEL Grayed components are ...
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HARDWARE SETUP 3.2 Layout Contents 3. H/W SETUP Layout Contents Motherboard Settings 1) JEN p. 17 JumperFree Mode (JumperFree/Jumper Mode) 2) SW1 1-4 p. 18 CPU External Frequency Setting Expansion Slots/Sockets 1) System Memory p.19 System Memory Support 2) DIMM1/2 p.20 ...) p.35 Reset Switch Lead (2 pins) 26) PWR.SW (PANEL) p.35 ATX / Soft-Off Switch Lead (2 pins) 27) SMI (PANEL) p.35 System Management Interrupt Lead (2 pins) ASUS A7VI-VM User's Manual 15 3.
HARDWARE SETUP 3.2 Layout Contents 3. H/W SETUP Layout Contents Motherboard Settings 1) JEN p. 17 JumperFree Mode (JumperFree/Jumper Mode) 2) SW1 1-4 p. 18 CPU External Frequency Setting Expansion Slots/Sockets 1) System Memory p.19 System Memory Support 2) DIMM1/2 p.20 ...) p.35 Reset Switch Lead (2 pins) 26) PWR.SW (PANEL) p.35 ATX / Soft-Off Switch Lead (2 pins) 27) SMI (PANEL) p.35 System Management Interrupt Lead (2 pins) ASUS A7VI-VM User's Manual 15 3.
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..., and/or components. Failure to your power supply when adding or removing system components. H/W SETUP LED A7VI-VM ® A7VI-VM Onboard LED ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off 16 ASUS A7VI-VM User's Manual WARNING! Check Motherboard Settings 2. Ensure that came with the component whenever the components are separated from static electricity, you should follow some precautions...
..., and/or components. Failure to your power supply when adding or removing system components. H/W SETUP LED A7VI-VM ® A7VI-VM Onboard LED ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off 16 ASUS A7VI-VM User's Manual WARNING! Check Motherboard Settings 2. Ensure that came with the component whenever the components are separated from static electricity, you should follow some precautions...
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... position. Frequency Selection 3. 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 3. The JumperFree™ mode allows processor settings to enable or disable the JumperFree™ mode. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3. DSW 4ON3 2 1 1 2 3 O4N A7VI-VM ® A7VI-VM DIP Switches ON OFF 1. The white block...
... position. Frequency Selection 3. 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 3. The JumperFree™ mode allows processor settings to enable or disable the JumperFree™ mode. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3. DSW 4ON3 2 1 1 2 3 O4N A7VI-VM ® A7VI-VM DIP Switches ON OFF 1. The white block...
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...JumperFree Mode is not recommended. ON ON 1234 CPU 100MHz 1234 103MHz ON ON 1234 CPU 105MHz 1234 110MHz A7VI-VM ® A7VI-VM CPU External Frequency Selection ON 1234 CPU 133MHz External Frequency Table CPU PCI (MHz) (MHz) 1 100.00...] [OFF] [OFF] [ON] [OFF] [ON] [ON] [ON] [ O FF] [OFF] WARNING! 3. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3. NOTE: For updated processor settings, visit the ASUS web site: www.asus.com (see ASUS CONTACT INFORMATION). 18 ASUS A7VI-VM User's Manual The CPU External Frequency multiplied by the Frequency Multiple equals the CPU's Internal frequency (the...
...JumperFree Mode is not recommended. ON ON 1234 CPU 100MHz 1234 103MHz ON ON 1234 CPU 105MHz 1234 110MHz A7VI-VM ® A7VI-VM CPU External Frequency Selection ON 1234 CPU 133MHz External Frequency Table CPU PCI (MHz) (MHz) 1 100.00...] [OFF] [OFF] [ON] [OFF] [ON] [ON] [ON] [ O FF] [OFF] WARNING! 3. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3. NOTE: For updated processor settings, visit the ASUS web site: www.asus.com (see ASUS CONTACT INFORMATION). 18 ASUS A7VI-VM User's Manual The CPU External Frequency multiplied by the Frequency Multiple equals the CPU's Internal frequency (the...
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...-sided come in 32, 64, 128, 256, 512MB. ASUS A7VI-VM User's Manual 19 Two sockets are not supported. 3. IMPORTANT (see General DIMM Notes below for 3.3Volt (power level) unbuffered Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory (SDRAM) of the DIMM takes up one row on this motherboard. • For the system CPU bus to operate...
...-sided come in 32, 64, 128, 256, 512MB. ASUS A7VI-VM User's Manual 19 Two sockets are not supported. 3. IMPORTANT (see General DIMM Notes below for 3.3Volt (power level) unbuffered Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory (SDRAM) of the DIMM takes up one row on this motherboard. • For the system CPU bus to operate...
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...Unbuffered Buffered 5.0V Reserved 3.3V The notches on the DIMMs (see 3.3 Hardware Setup Procedure for more information). This motherboard supports four clock signals per DIMM. 20 ASUS A7VI-VM User's Manual 3. Make sure that you unplug your retailer the correct DIMM type before purchasing. DRAM SIMM modules ...have a higher pin density. 20 Pins 60 Pins 88 Pins A7VI-VM ® A7VI-VM 168-Pin DIMM Sockets The DIMMs must...
...Unbuffered Buffered 5.0V Reserved 3.3V The notches on the DIMMs (see 3.3 Hardware Setup Procedure for more information). This motherboard supports four clock signals per DIMM. 20 ASUS A7VI-VM User's Manual 3. Make sure that you unplug your retailer the correct DIMM type before purchasing. DRAM SIMM modules ...have a higher pin density. 20 Pins 60 Pins 88 Pins A7VI-VM ® A7VI-VM 168-Pin DIMM Sockets The DIMMs must...
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...motherboard should have a fan and heatsink attached to it by regularly checking that came with the correct orientation. Once completely inserted, close the socket lever while holding down gently into the slot. NOTE: If necessary, do not touch the heatsink; BLANK LEVER LOCK AMD™ Athlon NOTCH A7VI-VM ® A7VI-VM Socket A ASUS A7VI-VM... to help in place. Without sufficient circulation, the processor could overheat and damage both the processor and the motherboard. Take care not to set before you turn off your CPU fan is working. Frequency multiple settings are not...
...motherboard should have a fan and heatsink attached to it by regularly checking that came with the correct orientation. Once completely inserted, close the socket lever while holding down gently into the slot. NOTE: If necessary, do not touch the heatsink; BLANK LEVER LOCK AMD™ Athlon NOTCH A7VI-VM ® A7VI-VM Socket A ASUS A7VI-VM... to help in place. Without sufficient circulation, the processor could overheat and damage both the processor and the motherboard. Take care not to set before you turn off your CPU fan is working. Frequency multiple settings are not...
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... card and make any necessary hardware or software settings for Legacy Device: Yes in 4.4.3 PCI Configuration) 7. H/W SETUP Expansion Cards 22 ASUS A7VI-VM User's Manual HARDWARE SETUP 3.7 Expansion Cards WARNING! Remove your expansion card, such as IRQ XX Reserved for your computer system's cover ... you removed above. 5. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to use . 3. Keep the bracket for your motherboard and expansion cards. 3.7.1 Expansion Card Installation Procedure 1. Unplug your power supply when adding or removing expansion cards or other system components. 3.
... card and make any necessary hardware or software settings for Legacy Device: Yes in 4.4.3 PCI Configuration) 7. H/W SETUP Expansion Cards 22 ASUS A7VI-VM User's Manual HARDWARE SETUP 3.7 Expansion Cards WARNING! Remove your expansion card, such as IRQ XX Reserved for your computer system's cover ... you removed above. 5. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to use . 3. Keep the bracket for your motherboard and expansion cards. 3.7.1 Expansion Card Installation Procedure 1. Unplug your power supply when adding or removing expansion cards or other system components. 3.
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...do not need an IRQ to one use , leaving 6 IRQs free for standard PC devices. INT-D - - - - Interrupt Request Table for this table when configuring your motherboard has PCI audio onboard, an additional IRQ will be used , leaving 4 IRQs free. shared - - - INT-B - shared - - - - Standard Interrupt Assignments IRQ... (sometimes LPT2) Floppy Disk Controller Printer Port (LPT1) System CMOS/Real Time Clock ACPI Mode when used - - - - ASUS A7VI-VM User's Manual 23 3. In a standard design, there are 16 IRQs available but most of them are usually available for resolving ...
...do not need an IRQ to one use , leaving 6 IRQs free for standard PC devices. INT-D - - - - Interrupt Request Table for this table when configuring your motherboard has PCI audio onboard, an additional IRQ will be used , leaving 4 IRQs free. shared - - - INT-B - shared - - - - Standard Interrupt Assignments IRQ... (sometimes LPT2) Floppy Disk Controller Printer Port (LPT1) System CMOS/Real Time Clock ACPI Mode when used - - - - ASUS A7VI-VM User's Manual 23 3. In a standard design, there are 16 IRQs available but most of them are usually available for resolving ...
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CAUTION! H/W SETUP AGP 24 ASUS A7VI-VM User's Manual HARDWARE SETUP 3.7.3 Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) This motherboard provides an Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot to support AGP graphics cards, such as an ASUS AGP-V7700 GeForce2 GTS graphics card. To avoid damaging your AGP graphics card, your computer's power supply should be unplugged before inserting your graphics card into the slot. A7VI-VM ® A7VI-VM Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) 3. 3.
CAUTION! H/W SETUP AGP 24 ASUS A7VI-VM User's Manual HARDWARE SETUP 3.7.3 Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) This motherboard provides an Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot to support AGP graphics cards, such as an ASUS AGP-V7700 GeForce2 GTS graphics card. To avoid damaging your AGP graphics card, your computer's power supply should be unplugged before inserting your graphics card into the slot. A7VI-VM ® A7VI-VM Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) 3. 3.