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... registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are both printed on the following page. Product Name: ASUS A7VL-VM Manual Revision: 1.04 E726 Release Date: March 2001 2 ASUS A7VL-VM User's Manual IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES...
... registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are both printed on the following page. Product Name: ASUS A7VL-VM Manual Revision: 1.04 E726 Release Date: March 2001 2 ASUS A7VL-VM User's Manual IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES...
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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 A7VL-VM 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 A7VL-VM User's Manual 3
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...the Computer System 39 4.1.2 Updating BIOS Procedures 40 4.2 BIOS Setup Program 42 4.2.1 BIOS Menu Bar 43 4.2.2 Legend Bar 43 4 ASUS A7VL-VM User's Manual INTRODUCTION 7 1.1 How This Manual Is Organized 7 1.2 Item Checklist 7 2. HARDWARE SETUP 14 3.1 Motherboard Layout 14 3.2...External Connectors 25 3.9 Starting Up the First Time 37 4. CONTENTS 1. FEATURES 8 2.1 The ASUS A7VL-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 ...
...the Computer System 39 4.1.2 Updating BIOS Procedures 40 4.2 BIOS Setup Program 42 4.2.1 BIOS Menu Bar 43 4.2.2 Legend Bar 43 4 ASUS A7VL-VM User's Manual INTRODUCTION 7 1.1 How This Manual Is Organized 7 1.2 Item Checklist 7 2. HARDWARE SETUP 14 3.1 Motherboard Layout 14 3.2...External Connectors 25 3.9 Starting Up the First Time 37 4. CONTENTS 1. FEATURES 8 2.1 The ASUS A7VL-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 ...
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... 82 6.3 CyberLink PowerDVD 82 6.4 CyberLink VideoLive Mail 84 7. SOFTWARE SETUP 75 5.1 Install Operating System 75 5.2 Start Windows 75 5.3 A7VL-VM Series Support CD 76 6. APPENDIX 87 7.1 PCI-L101 Fast Ethernet Card 87 7.2 Glossary 89 ASUS A7VL-VM User's Manual 5 CONTENTS 4.3 Main Menu 45 4.3.1 Primary & Secondary Master/Slave 46 4.3.2 Keyboard Features 49 4.4 Advanced Menu 51 4.4.1 Chip...
... 82 6.3 CyberLink PowerDVD 82 6.4 CyberLink VideoLive Mail 84 7. SOFTWARE SETUP 75 5.1 Install Operating System 75 5.2 Start Windows 75 5.3 A7VL-VM Series Support CD 76 6. APPENDIX 87 7.1 PCI-L101 Fast Ethernet Card 87 7.2 Glossary 89 ASUS A7VL-VM User's Manual 5 CONTENTS 4.3 Main Menu 45 4.3.1 Primary & Secondary Master/Slave 46 4.3.2 Keyboard Features 49 4.4 Advanced Menu 51 4.4.1 Chip...
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... of the FCC Rules. Canadian Department of Communications. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. 6 ASUS A7VL-VM User's Manual This equipment has been tested and found to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in violation of Part 15 of safety or performance...
... of the FCC Rules. Canadian Department of Communications. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. 6 ASUS A7VL-VM User's Manual This equipment has been tested and found to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in violation of Part 15 of safety or performance...
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... 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 A7VL-VM User's Manual 7 INTRODUCTION 2. Package Contents (1) ASUS Motherboard (1) 40-pin 80...
... 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 A7VL-VM User's Manual 7 INTRODUCTION 2. Package Contents (1) ASUS Motherboard (1) 40-pin 80...
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... Supports Wake-On-LAN activity through a PCI modem card that dramatically improves the memory system's ability to 100MB/ sec; and PCI 2.2. FEATURES 2.1 The ASUS A7VL-VM The ASUS A7VL-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™...8482;/Duron™ processors. • North Bridge System Chipset: Features the VIA VT8364 (ProSavage KL133) system controller with support for more peripheral connectivity options. 8 ASUS A7VL-VM User's Manual
... Supports Wake-On-LAN activity through a PCI modem card that dramatically improves the memory system's ability to 100MB/ sec; and PCI 2.2. FEATURES 2.1 The ASUS A7VL-VM The ASUS A7VL-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™...8482;/Duron™ processors. • North Bridge System Chipset: Features the VIA VT8364 (ProSavage KL133) system controller with support for more peripheral connectivity options. 8 ASUS A7VL-VM User's Manual
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... easy way to examine and manage system 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 transport commands and information between SMBus devices. •.... • Smart BIOS: 2Mb firmware provides Vcore and CPU/SDRAM frequency adjustments, boot block write protection, and HD/SCSI/MO/ZIP/CD/Floppy boot selection. ASUS A7VL-VM User's Manual 9 2.
... easy way to examine and manage system 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 transport commands and information between SMBus devices. •.... • Smart BIOS: 2Mb firmware provides Vcore and CPU/SDRAM frequency adjustments, boot block write protection, and HD/SCSI/MO/ZIP/CD/Floppy boot selection. ASUS A7VL-VM User's Manual 9 2.
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... master busses to the memory and processor. • High-Speed Data Transfer Interface: IDE transfers using UltraDMA/33 Bus Master IDE can be enabled.) 10 ASUS A7VL-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...
... master busses to the memory and processor. • High-Speed Data Transfer Interface: IDE transfers using UltraDMA/33 Bus Master IDE can be enabled.) 10 ASUS A7VL-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...
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... prevent system overheat and system damage, the CPU, power supply, and system fans can access vital information from anywhere in sleep mode. ASUS A7VL-VM User's Manual 11 The VCM's core design provides up to 50% higher SDRAM speed at reduced power consumption of about 30%. This function... noise, and is an important feature in 4.5 Power Menu). With this benefit on-hand, users can be turned on remotely through the ASUS ASIC. Voltage specifications are monitored to ensure stable voltage to present enormous user interfaces and run large applications. FEATURES • VCM/SDRAM Optimized...
... prevent system overheat and system damage, the CPU, power supply, and system fans can access vital information from anywhere in sleep mode. ASUS A7VL-VM User's Manual 11 The VCM's core design provides up to 50% higher SDRAM speed at reduced power consumption of about 30%. This function... noise, and is an important feature in 4.5 Power Menu). With this benefit on-hand, users can be turned on remotely through the ASUS ASIC. Voltage specifications are monitored to ensure stable voltage to present enormous user interfaces and run large applications. FEATURES • VCM/SDRAM Optimized...
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...) 24 Wake-On-LAN Connector 14 Wake-On-Ring Connector 10 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 8 Form Factor Micro ATX 12 ASUS A7VL-VM User's Manual Location Processor Support Socket A for locations. 2. FEA TURES Motherboard Parts 2.
...) 24 Wake-On-LAN Connector 14 Wake-On-Ring Connector 10 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 8 Form Factor Micro ATX 12 ASUS A7VL-VM User's Manual Location Processor Support Socket A for locations. 2. FEA TURES Motherboard Parts 2.
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FEATURES 2.2.1 Component Locations 1 2 3 25 24 23 4 5 6 78 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 - 14 13 12 11 10 9 ASUS A7VL-VM User's Manual 13 FEA TURES Motherboard Parts 2. 2.
FEATURES 2.2.1 Component Locations 1 2 3 25 24 23 4 5 6 78 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 - 14 13 12 11 10 9 ASUS A7VL-VM User's Manual 13 FEA TURES Motherboard Parts 2. 2.
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3. H/W SETUP Motherboard Layout 14 ASUS A7VL-VM User's Manual 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 ... In Mic In Realtek Fast Enternet CD VIA VT8365 Chipset AUX Audio Codec PCI Slot 1 HPHONE PCI Slot 2 MODEM WOLCON Audio Chip PCI Slot 3 ® A7VL-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 optional...
3. H/W SETUP Motherboard Layout 14 ASUS A7VL-VM User's Manual 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 ... In Mic In Realtek Fast Enternet CD VIA VT8365 Chipset AUX Audio Codec PCI Slot 1 HPHONE PCI Slot 2 MODEM WOLCON Audio Chip PCI Slot 3 ® A7VL-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 optional...
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...) 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 A7VL-VM User's Manual 15 H/W SETUP Layout Contents 3.
...) 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 A7VL-VM User's Manual 15 H/W SETUP Layout Contents 3.
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... wrist strap before you plug in detail how to your power supply when adding or removing system components. H/W SETUP LED A7VL-VM ® A7VL-VM Onboard LED ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off 16 ASUS A7VL-VM User's Manual Computer motherboards and expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. If you unplug your motherboard, peripherals...
... wrist strap before you plug in detail how to your power supply when adding or removing system components. H/W SETUP LED A7VL-VM ® A7VL-VM Onboard LED ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off 16 ASUS A7VL-VM User's Manual Computer motherboards and expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. If you unplug your motherboard, peripherals...
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... allows processor settings to enable or disable the JumperFree™ mode. The white block represents the switch's position. DSW A7VL-VM ® A7VL-VM DIP Switches ON OFF 1. HARDWARE SETUP Motherboard Features Settings (DIP Switches - Frequency Selection 2. Jumper Setting JEN JumperFree™... you to be set as shown: (ON: 1,2,4; OFF: 3) DSW (Default) ON 1234 A7VL-VM ® A7VL-VM JumperFree™ Mode Setting 100MHz JEN 12 Jumper Mode 2 3 JumperFree (Default) ASUS A7VL-VM User's Manual 17 SW1) The motherboard's onboard functions are adjusted through the BIOS setup (see...
... allows processor settings to enable or disable the JumperFree™ mode. The white block represents the switch's position. DSW A7VL-VM ® A7VL-VM DIP Switches ON OFF 1. HARDWARE SETUP Motherboard Features Settings (DIP Switches - Frequency Selection 2. Jumper Setting JEN JumperFree™... you to be set as shown: (ON: 1,2,4; OFF: 3) DSW (Default) ON 1234 A7VL-VM ® A7VL-VM JumperFree™ Mode Setting 100MHz JEN 12 Jumper Mode 2 3 JumperFree (Default) ASUS A7VL-VM User's Manual 17 SW1) The motherboard's onboard functions are adjusted through the BIOS setup (see...
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NOTE: For updated processor settings, visit the ASUS web site: www.asus.com (see ASUS CONTACT INFORMATION). 18 ASUS A7VL-VM User's Manual 3. To use BIOS setup in place of these switches (set Operating Frequency Setting to User Define under 4.4 Advanced Menu in a slower speed and ... SW1 Switch 3 to set to the CPU, SDRAM, and the chipset. ON ON 1234 CPU 100MHz 1234 103MHz ON ON 1234 CPU 105MHz 1234 110MHz A7VL-VM ® A7VL-VM CPU External Frequency Selection ON 1234 CPU 133MHz External Frequency Table CPU PCI (MHz) (MHz) 1 100.00 103.00 105.00 110.00 133...
NOTE: For updated processor settings, visit the ASUS web site: www.asus.com (see ASUS CONTACT INFORMATION). 18 ASUS A7VL-VM User's Manual 3. To use BIOS setup in place of these switches (set Operating Frequency Setting to User Define under 4.4 Advanced Menu in a slower speed and ... SW1 Switch 3 to set to the CPU, SDRAM, and the chipset. ON ON 1234 CPU 100MHz 1234 103MHz ON ON 1234 CPU 105MHz 1234 110MHz A7VL-VM ® A7VL-VM CPU External Frequency Selection ON 1234 CPU 133MHz External Frequency Table CPU PCI (MHz) (MHz) 1 100.00 103.00 105.00 110.00 133...
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...NEC's Virtual Channel (VC) SDRAMs. Memory speed setup is the memory of choice for best performance vs. compliant DIMMs. • ASUS motherboards support SPD (Serial Presence Detect) DIMMs. This is recommended through SDRAM Configuration under "Chipset Features Setup". WARNING! IMPORTANT (see General...come in 32, 64, 128, 256, 512MB. Two sockets are available for system memory. Install memory in 16, 32, 64,128, 256MB; 3. ASUS A7VL-VM User's Manual 19 double-sided come in any combination as follows: DIMM Location Socket 1 (Rows 0&1) Socket 2 (Rows 2&3) 168-pin DIMM Total ...
...NEC's Virtual Channel (VC) SDRAMs. Memory speed setup is the memory of choice for best performance vs. compliant DIMMs. • ASUS motherboards support SPD (Serial Presence Detect) DIMMs. This is recommended through SDRAM Configuration under "Chipset Features Setup". WARNING! IMPORTANT (see General...come in 32, 64, 128, 256, 512MB. Two sockets are available for system memory. Install memory in 16, 32, 64,128, 256MB; 3. ASUS A7VL-VM User's Manual 19 double-sided come in any combination as follows: DIMM Location Socket 1 (Rows 0&1) Socket 2 (Rows 2&3) 168-pin DIMM Total ...
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...have the same pin contacts on the DIMM will only fit in the orientation shown. This motherboard supports four clock signals per DIMM. 20 ASUS A7VL-VM User's Manual HARDWARE SETUP 3.5.2 Memory Installation WARNING! Because the number of pins are different on the DIMMs (see 3.3 Hardware Setup Procedure for...identify the type and also to both sides. 3. DRAM SIMM modules have a higher pin density. 20 Pins 60 Pins 88 Pins A7VL-VM ® A7VL-VM 168-Pin DIMM Sockets The DIMMs must tell your power supply when adding or removing memory modules or other system components. Make sure ...
...have the same pin contacts on the DIMM will only fit in the orientation shown. This motherboard supports four clock signals per DIMM. 20 ASUS A7VL-VM User's Manual HARDWARE SETUP 3.5.2 Memory Installation WARNING! Because the number of pins are different on the DIMMs (see 3.3 Hardware Setup Procedure for...identify the type and also to both sides. 3. DRAM SIMM modules have a higher pin density. 20 Pins 60 Pins 88 Pins A7VL-VM ® A7VL-VM 168-Pin DIMM Sockets The DIMMs must tell your power supply when adding or removing memory modules or other system components. Make sure ...
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... notched corner should be possible. Once completely inserted, close the socket lever while holding down gently into the slot. BLANK LEVER LOCK A7VL-VM ® A7VL-VM Socket A AMD™ Athlon NOTCH ASUS A7VL-VM User's Manual 21 3. The CPU that the heatsink is working. You may occur. See your CPU will only fit in the orientation...
... notched corner should be possible. Once completely inserted, close the socket lever while holding down gently into the slot. BLANK LEVER LOCK A7VL-VM ® A7VL-VM Socket A AMD™ Athlon NOTCH ASUS A7VL-VM User's Manual 21 3. The CPU that the heatsink is working. You may occur. See your CPU will only fit in the orientation...