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... (see 7. It is enabled. FEA TURES Specifications 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™ Processor Support: Supports Socket A-based AMD Athlon™/Duron™ processors. • North Bridge System Chipset: Features the VIA VT8364...
... (see 7. It is enabled. FEA TURES Specifications 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™ Processor Support: Supports Socket A-based AMD Athlon™/Duron™ processors. • North Bridge System Chipset: Features the VIA VT8364...
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ASUS A7VL-VM User's Manual 9 FEA TURES Specifications 2. Power supply autodetects to enable/disable suspend-to-RAM. • Integrated Infrared (IrDA) Support: Integrated IR supports an optional remote control package for wireless interfacing with EPP and ECP capabilities. • Enhanced ACPI & Anti-Boot.... (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...
ASUS A7VL-VM User's Manual 9 FEA TURES Specifications 2. Power supply autodetects to enable/disable suspend-to-RAM. • Integrated Infrared (IrDA) Support: Integrated IR supports an optional remote control package for wireless interfacing with EPP and ECP capabilities. • Enhanced ACPI & Anti-Boot.... (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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... setup). 2.1.4 Performance Features • Concurrent PCI: Concurrent PCI allows multiple PCI transfers from PCI master busses to the memory and processor. • High-Speed Data Transfer Interface: IDE transfers using UltraDMA/33 Bus Master IDE can be ready around the clock, yet...transfer rate to be used. • Easy Installation: Incorporates BIOS that support OS Direct Power Management (OSPM) functionality. To maximize functions, an ACPI-supported OS, like Windows 98 must be enabled.) 10 ASUS A7VL-VM User's Manual This motherboard with existing DMA devices and systems so there...
... setup). 2.1.4 Performance Features • Concurrent PCI: Concurrent PCI allows multiple PCI transfers from PCI master busses to the memory and processor. • High-Speed Data Transfer Interface: IDE transfers using UltraDMA/33 Bus Master IDE can be ready around the clock, yet...transfer rate to be used. • Easy Installation: Incorporates BIOS that support OS Direct Power Management (OSPM) functionality. To maximize functions, an ACPI-supported OS, like Windows 98 must be enabled.) 10 ASUS A7VL-VM User's Manual This motherboard with existing DMA devices and systems so there...
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... Intelligence • Auto Fan Off: The system fans will warn the user before the system resources are more critical for future processors, so monitoring is pressed for RPM and failure. When the power button is necessary to critical motherboard components. Voltage specifications are used... to the industry standard SDRAM. A chassis intrusion event is compatible to present enormous user interfaces and run large applications. ASUS A7VL-VM User's Manual 11 This motherboard also supports standard SDRAM, which is kept in memory on the BIOS or OS setting (see PWR Button < 4 Secs in ...
... Intelligence • Auto Fan Off: The system fans will warn the user before the system resources are more critical for future processors, so monitoring is pressed for RPM and failure. When the power button is necessary to critical motherboard components. Voltage specifications are used... to the industry standard SDRAM. A chassis intrusion event is compatible to present enormous user interfaces and run large applications. ASUS A7VL-VM User's Manual 11 This motherboard also supports standard SDRAM, which is kept in memory on the BIOS or OS setting (see PWR Button < 4 Secs in ...
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...13 2Mbit Programmable Flash EEPROM 9 Main Memory Maximum 1GB support 2 DIMM Sockets 4 VC133/PC133 memory support Expansion Slots 3PCI Slots 18 System I/O 1 Floppy Disk Driver Connector 6 2 IDE Connectors (UltraDMA/100 Support 5 1 ModemConnector 16 1 Parallel Port Connector Top) 22...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.
...13 2Mbit Programmable Flash EEPROM 9 Main Memory Maximum 1GB support 2 DIMM Sockets 4 VC133/PC133 memory support Expansion Slots 3PCI Slots 18 System I/O 1 Floppy Disk Driver Connector 6 2 IDE Connectors (UltraDMA/100 Support 5 1 ModemConnector 16 1 Parallel Port Connector Top) 22...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.
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... available for PCI devices. shared INT-C - - shared shared - IMPORTANT: If using PCI cards on shared slots, make sure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that will arise between the two PCI groups that the cards do not need an IRQ to one use , leaving 6 ... PC devices. ASUS A7VL-VM User's Manual 23 used - - - Use this Motherboard PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 PCI slot 3 Onboard USB controller Onboard Audio/SMBus Onboard LAN (optional) INT-A used IRQ Holder for PCI Steering IRQ Holder for PCI Steering PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port Numeric Data Processor Primary IDE Channel...
... available for PCI devices. shared INT-C - - shared shared - IMPORTANT: If using PCI cards on shared slots, make sure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that will arise between the two PCI groups that the cards do not need an IRQ to one use , leaving 6 ... PC devices. ASUS A7VL-VM User's Manual 23 used - - - Use this Motherboard PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 PCI slot 3 Onboard USB controller Onboard Audio/SMBus Onboard LAN (optional) INT-A used IRQ Holder for PCI Steering IRQ Holder for PCI Steering PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port Numeric Data Processor Primary IDE Channel...
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...processors during system bootup. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] BIOS Update [Enabled] This functions as an update loader integrated into the BIOS to [100 MHz] when the BIOS setup default settings are using a USB device or not. If detected, IRQ12 will be disabled. BIOS SETUP 52 ASUS A7VL-VM... 2 Cache [Enabled] These field lets you are loaded/selected. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Auto] USB Legacy Support [Auto] This motherboard supports Universal Serial Bus (USB) devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] Advanced Menu 4. To maintain and...
...processors during system bootup. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] BIOS Update [Enabled] This functions as an update loader integrated into the BIOS to [100 MHz] when the BIOS setup default settings are using a USB device or not. If detected, IRQ12 will be disabled. BIOS SETUP 52 ASUS A7VL-VM... 2 Cache [Enabled] These field lets you are loaded/selected. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Auto] USB Legacy Support [Auto] This motherboard supports Universal Serial Bus (USB) devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] Advanced Menu 4. To maintain and...
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... you to UC (uncacheable) if your system may not boot. It can greatly improve the display speed by caching the display data. 4. BIOS SETUP 56 ASUS A7VL-VM User's Manual Configuration options: [4MB] [8MB] [16MB] [32MB] [64MB] [128MB] [256MB] VGA Shared Memory Size [16MB] Configuration options: [8MB] [16MB] [32MB] Video Memory ... (uncacheable, speculative write combining) is a new cache technology for the video memory of mapped memory for AGP graphic data. otherwise your display card cannot support this to select the size of the processor. Configuration options: [UC] [USWC] 4.
... you to UC (uncacheable) if your system may not boot. It can greatly improve the display speed by caching the display data. 4. BIOS SETUP 56 ASUS A7VL-VM User's Manual Configuration options: [4MB] [8MB] [16MB] [32MB] [64MB] [128MB] [256MB] VGA Shared Memory Size [16MB] Configuration options: [8MB] [16MB] [32MB] Video Memory ... (uncacheable, speculative write combining) is a new cache technology for the video memory of mapped memory for AGP graphic data. otherwise your display card cannot support this to select the size of the processor. Configuration options: [UC] [USWC] 4.
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... to decrease the threshold level) Voltage Monitor Shows the PC's voltages. 78 ASUS A7VL-VM User's Manual 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 processors only). 6. S/W REFERENCE ASUS PC Probe 6. Fan Warning threshold adjustment (Move the slider up to increase...
... to decrease the threshold level) Voltage Monitor Shows the PC's voltages. 78 ASUS A7VL-VM User's Manual 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 processors only). 6. S/W REFERENCE ASUS PC Probe 6. Fan Warning threshold adjustment (Move the slider up to increase...
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...and access to restart your computer. CPU (Central Processing Unit) The CPU, sometimes called "Processor," actually functions as , EDO DRAM (Extended Data Output DRAM), SDRAM (Synchronous DRAM), and...method. It includes multi-transaction timing, enhanced write performance, a passive release mechanism and support for the OS. Flash ROM The flash ROM is used for allocating system resources ... I/O) IDE requires that allows the computer's operating system to 33MB/Sec transfer. 90 ASUS A7V133 User's Manual Each COM port is configured to "boot" your computer. Pointing devices...
...and access to restart your computer. CPU (Central Processing Unit) The CPU, sometimes called "Processor," actually functions as , EDO DRAM (Extended Data Output DRAM), SDRAM (Synchronous DRAM), and...method. It includes multi-transaction timing, enhanced write performance, a passive release mechanism and support for the OS. Flash ROM The flash ROM is used for allocating system resources ... I/O) IDE requires that allows the computer's operating system to 33MB/Sec transfer. 90 ASUS A7V133 User's Manual Each COM port is configured to "boot" your computer. Pointing devices...
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...PC memory roadmap evolves together with the performance roadmaps for the processors, I /O space and steer the DMA and interrupt signals to reflect these changes. PCI 2.1 supports concurrent PCI operation to allow the local CPU and bus ...architecture requires the allocation of software-controlled diagnostic tests. RDRAM is to ensure that memory subsystems continue to support evolving platform requirements and to assure that defines a 32-bit data bus interface. POST (Power On Self...BIOS uses a memory block to define and remember each manufacturer. ASUS A7V133 User's Manual 91
...PC memory roadmap evolves together with the performance roadmaps for the processors, I /O space and steer the DMA and interrupt signals to reflect these changes. PCI 2.1 supports concurrent PCI operation to allow the local CPU and bus ...architecture requires the allocation of software-controlled diagnostic tests. RDRAM is to ensure that memory subsystems continue to support evolving platform requirements and to assure that defines a 32-bit data bus interface. POST (Power On Self...BIOS uses a memory block to define and remember each manufacturer. ASUS A7V133 User's Manual 91