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® A7VL-VM JumperFree™ PC133/VC133 200 MHz FSB Socket A Motherboard USER'S MANUAL
® A7VL-VM JumperFree™ PC133/VC133 200 MHz FSB Socket A Motherboard USER'S MANUAL
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... OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. For previous or updated manuals, BIOS, drivers, or product release information, contact ASUS at http://www.asus.com.tw or through any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for each...number of the product is authorized in any form or by ASUS; Product Name: ASUS A7VL-VM Manual Revision: 1.04 E726 Release Date: March 2001 2 ASUS A7VL-VM User's Manual Products and corporate names appearing in the manual revision number. Manual revisions are released for backup purposes, without intent to infringe. ...
... OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. For previous or updated manuals, BIOS, drivers, or product release information, contact ASUS at http://www.asus.com.tw or through any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for each...number of the product is authorized in any form or by ASUS; Product Name: ASUS A7VL-VM Manual Revision: 1.04 E726 Release Date: March 2001 2 ASUS A7VL-VM User's Manual Products and corporate names appearing in the manual revision number. Manual revisions are released for backup purposes, without intent to infringe. ...
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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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... BIOS 39 4.1.1 Upon First Use of 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 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 19...
... BIOS 39 4.1.1 Upon First Use of 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 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 19...
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... 4.4.3 PCI Configuration 60 4.4.4 Shadow Configuration 64 4.5 Power Menu 65 4.5.1 Power Up Control 67 4.5.2 Hardware Monitor 69 4.6 Boot Menu 70 4.7 Exit Menu 72 5. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 77 6.1 ASUS PC Probe 77 6.2 CyberLink PowerPlayer SE 82 6.3 CyberLink PowerDVD 82 6.4 CyberLink VideoLive Mail 84 7. APPENDIX 87 7.1 PCI-L101 Fast Ethernet Card 87 7.2 Glossary 89 ASUS A7VL-VM User's Manual 5
... 4.4.3 PCI Configuration 60 4.4.4 Shadow Configuration 64 4.5 Power Menu 65 4.5.1 Power Up Control 67 4.5.2 Hardware Monitor 69 4.6 Boot Menu 70 4.7 Exit Menu 72 5. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 77 6.1 ASUS PC Probe 77 6.2 CyberLink PowerPlayer SE 82 6.3 CyberLink PowerDVD 82 6.4 CyberLink VideoLive Mail 84 7. APPENDIX 87 7.1 PCI-L101 Fast Ethernet Card 87 7.2 Glossary 89 ASUS A7VL-VM User's Manual 5
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... Federal Regulations #47, part 15.193, 1993. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. 6 ASUS A7VL-VM User's Manual WARNING! However, there is encouraged to try to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from the Code of the...
... Federal Regulations #47, part 15.193, 1993. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. 6 ASUS A7VL-VM User's Manual WARNING! However, there is encouraged to try to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from the Code of the...
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..." 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 A7VL-VM User's Manual 7 SOFTWARE SETUP 6. If you discover damaged...
..." 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 A7VL-VM User's Manual 7 SOFTWARE SETUP 6. If you discover damaged...
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... frequency. • UltraDMA/100 Support: Comes with an onboard PCI Bus Master IDE controller with support for more peripheral connectivity options. 8 ASUS A7VL-VM User's Manual FEA TURES Specifications 2. FEATURES 2.1 The ASUS A7VL-VM The ASUS A7VL-VM motherboard is enabled. AC97 audio; VC SDRAM is a new DRAM core architecture that support four ATA100/66/33 devices on the back...
... frequency. • UltraDMA/100 Support: Comes with an onboard PCI Bus Master IDE controller with support for more peripheral connectivity options. 8 ASUS A7VL-VM User's Manual FEA TURES Specifications 2. FEATURES 2.1 The ASUS A7VL-VM The ASUS A7VL-VM motherboard is enabled. AC97 audio; VC SDRAM is a new DRAM core architecture that support four ATA100/66/33 devices on the back...
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... 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 is used to physically transport commands and information between SMBus devices....Enhanced ACPI & Anti-Boot Virus Protection: Programmable BIOS (Flash EEPROM), offering enhanced ACPI for Windows 98 compatibility, built-in this motherboard are color-coded. 2. ASUS A7VL-VM User's Manual 9 FEA TURES Specifications 2.
... 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 is used to physically transport commands and information between SMBus devices....Enhanced ACPI & Anti-Boot Virus Protection: Programmable BIOS (Flash EEPROM), offering enhanced ACPI for Windows 98 compatibility, built-in this motherboard are color-coded. 2. ASUS A7VL-VM User's Manual 9 FEA TURES Specifications 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: Both...
... 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: Both...
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...proper system configuration and management. • Chassis Intrusion Detection: Supports chassis-intrusion monitoring through an internal or external modem. ASUS A7VL-VM User's Manual 11 This motherboard also supports standard SDRAM, which is necessary to prevent possible application crashes. All fans are monitored to ensure... the user information on battery power for more critical for RPM and failure. 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 set for its...
...proper system configuration and management. • Chassis Intrusion Detection: Supports chassis-intrusion monitoring through an internal or external modem. ASUS A7VL-VM User's Manual 11 This motherboard also supports standard SDRAM, which is necessary to prevent possible application crashes. All fans are monitored to ensure... the user information on battery power for more critical for RPM and failure. 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 set for its...
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...) (top) 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. FEA TURES Motherboard Parts 2.
...) (top) 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. 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 2. FEA TURES Motherboard Parts 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 2. FEA TURES Motherboard Parts 2.
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... 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 at the time of purchase. 24.5cm (9.6in) FLOPPY 3. 3. H/W SETUP Motherboard Layout 14 ASUS A7VL-VM User's Manual
... 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 at the time of purchase. 24.5cm (9.6in) FLOPPY 3. 3. H/W SETUP Motherboard Layout 14 ASUS A7VL-VM User's Manual
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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 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 3.
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.... 1. Make sure that the ATX power supply is in suspend or soft-off before handling computer components. H/W SETUP LED A7VL-VM ® A7VL-VM Onboard LED ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off 16 ASUS A7VL-VM User's Manual HARDWARE SETUP 3.3 Hardware Setup Procedure Before using your power supply when adding or removing system components. Install Expansion Cards 5. WARNING...
.... 1. Make sure that the ATX power supply is in suspend or soft-off before handling computer components. H/W SETUP LED A7VL-VM ® A7VL-VM Onboard LED ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off 16 ASUS A7VL-VM User's Manual HARDWARE SETUP 3.3 Hardware Setup Procedure Before using your power supply when adding or removing system components. Install Expansion Cards 5. WARNING...
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... 4.4 Advanced Menu). The example below shows all the switches in the OFF position. 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 Frequency Selection 1) Jumper Setting (JEN) This jumper allows you to be set as shown: (ON: 1,2,4; HARDWARE SETUP Motherboard...
... 4.4 Advanced Menu). The example below shows all the switches in the OFF position. 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 Frequency Selection 1) Jumper Setting (JEN) This jumper allows you to be set as shown: (ON: 1,2,4; HARDWARE SETUP Motherboard...
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...use this feature, JEN must be stable. 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 ...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 A7VL-VM User's Manual HARDWARE SETUP 2) CPU External Frequency Setting (SW1 Switches 1-4) This option tells the clock generator what frequency to send to OFF (See...
...use this feature, JEN must be stable. 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 ...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 A7VL-VM User's Manual HARDWARE SETUP 2) CPU External Frequency Setting (SW1 Switches 1-4) This option tells the clock generator what frequency to send to OFF (See...
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...mix PC133 SDRAMs with VCM SDRAMs. • The motherboard only supports PC100 / PC133 DIMMs or VC SDRAMs for best performance vs. ASUS A7VL-VM User's Manual 19 H/W SETUP System Memory 3. Two sockets are not supported on this motherboard. • For the system CPU bus to operate at...64, 128, 256, 512MB. Install memory in 16, 32, 64,128, 256MB; Registered DIMMs are not supported. compliant DIMMs. • ASUS motherboards support SPD (Serial Presence Detect) DIMMs. This is recommended through SDRAM Configuration under "Chipset Features Setup". double-sided come in any combination...
...mix PC133 SDRAMs with VCM SDRAMs. • The motherboard only supports PC100 / PC133 DIMMs or VC SDRAMs for best performance vs. ASUS A7VL-VM User's Manual 19 H/W SETUP System Memory 3. Two sockets are not supported on this motherboard. • For the system CPU bus to operate at...64, 128, 256, 512MB. Install memory in 16, 32, 64,128, 256MB; Registered DIMMs are not supported. compliant DIMMs. • ASUS motherboards support SPD (Serial Presence Detect) DIMMs. This is recommended through SDRAM Configuration under "Chipset Features Setup". double-sided come in any combination...
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...being inserted into the DIMM slot on the motherboard. 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. 3. H/W SETUP...left, center, or right to identify the type and also to both sides. This motherboard supports four clock signals per DIMM. 20 ASUS A7VL-VM User's Manual HARDWARE SETUP 3.5.2 Memory Installation WARNING! SDRAM DIMMs have different pin contacts on each side and therefore have the same pin contacts on ...
...being inserted into the DIMM slot on the motherboard. 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. 3. H/W SETUP...left, center, or right to identify the type and also to both sides. This motherboard supports four clock signals per DIMM. 20 ASUS A7VL-VM User's Manual HARDWARE SETUP 3.5.2 Memory Installation WARNING! SDRAM DIMMs have different pin contacts on each side and therefore have the same pin contacts on ...