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... FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. 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 backup purposes, without intent... AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. All Rights Reserved. Copyright © 2001 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. 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 this manual, including the products and software described in it...
... FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. 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 backup purposes, without intent... AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. All Rights Reserved. Copyright © 2001 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. 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 this manual, including the products and software described in it...
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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 software Optional items ..." 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 INTRODUCTION 1.1 How This Manual Is...
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 software Optional items ..." 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 INTRODUCTION 1.1 How This Manual Is...
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... power management for UltraDMA/100 triples the data transfer rate to be ready around the clock, yet satisfy all system components, and 32-bit device drivers and installation procedures for systems and components are based on -LAN) feature. (See 4.4.2: I/O Device Configuration in BIOS setup). • Onboard PCI Audio Controller: A single chip... rates up 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 FEA TURES Performance 2.
... power management for UltraDMA/100 triples the data transfer rate to be ready around the clock, yet satisfy all system components, and 32-bit device drivers and installation procedures for systems and components are based on -LAN) feature. (See 4.4.2: I/O Device Configuration in BIOS setup). • Onboard PCI Audio Controller: A single chip... rates up 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 FEA TURES Performance 2.
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...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 1 VGA Connector Bottom) 21 ...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 FEA TURES Motherboard Parts 2.
...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 1 VGA Connector Bottom) 21 ...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 FEA TURES Motherboard Parts 2.
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...Legacy Device: Yes in 4.4.3 PCI Configuration) 7. Replace the computer system's cover. 6. Unplug your expansion card. 3. H/W SETUP Expansion Cards 22 ASUS A7VL-VM User's Manual Failure to do so may cause severe damage to use . 3. Carefully align the card's connectors and press firmly. 4. Keep the... bracket for your power supply when adding or removing expansion cards or other system components. Install the necessary software drivers for possible future use . Secure the card on the slot you removed above. 5. Set up the BIOS if necessary (such as ...
...Legacy Device: Yes in 4.4.3 PCI Configuration) 7. Replace the computer system's cover. 6. Unplug your expansion card. 3. H/W SETUP Expansion Cards 22 ASUS A7VL-VM User's Manual Failure to do so may cause severe damage to use . 3. Carefully align the card's connectors and press firmly. 4. Keep the... bracket for your power supply when adding or removing expansion cards or other system components. Install the necessary software drivers for possible future use . Secure the card on the slot you removed above. 5. Set up the BIOS if necessary (such as ...
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... cards on shared slots, make the system unstable or cards inoperable. The following table lists the default IRQ assignments for expansion cards. used - - - - - ASUS A7VL-VM User's Manual 23 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 will be exclusively assigned to operate. 3. If your motherboard also has MIDI enabled, another IRQ will make sure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need an IRQ to one use , leaving 6 IRQs free for standard PC devices.
... cards on shared slots, make the system unstable or cards inoperable. The following table lists the default IRQ assignments for expansion cards. used - - - - - ASUS A7VL-VM User's Manual 23 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 will be exclusively assigned to operate. 3. If your motherboard also has MIDI enabled, another IRQ will make sure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need an IRQ to one use , leaving 6 IRQs free for standard PC devices.
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...DOS prompt in Windows and will not work with a Flash Memory Writer utility (AFLASH.EXE) to a bootable floppy disk in the boot sequence. 4. ASUS A7VL-VM User's Manual 39 4. AFLASH.EXE is recommended that you save a copy of the Computer System It is a Flash Memory Writer utility that may be...reinstall the BIOS later. BIOS SETUP 4.1 Managing and Updating Your BIOS 4.1.1 Upon First Use of the original motherboard BIOS along with certain memory drivers that updates the BIOS by the Flash Memory Writer utility. NOTE: BIOS setup must specify "Floppy" as the first item in case you boot...
...DOS prompt in Windows and will not work with a Flash Memory Writer utility (AFLASH.EXE) to a bootable floppy disk in the boot sequence. 4. ASUS A7VL-VM User's Manual 39 4. AFLASH.EXE is recommended that you save a copy of the Computer System It is a Flash Memory Writer utility that may be...reinstall the BIOS later. BIOS SETUP 4.1 Managing and Updating Your BIOS 4.1.1 Upon First Use of the original motherboard BIOS along with certain memory drivers that updates the BIOS by the Flash Memory Writer utility. NOTE: BIOS setup must specify "Floppy" as the first item in case you boot...
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... follow the setup procedures in this section. You may not reflect exactly the screen contents displayed on your motherboard, Windows will detect all necessary device drivers. When prompted to install all plug-and play devices. S/W SETUP Windows 98 ASUS A7VL-VM User's Manual 75 5.
... follow the setup procedures in this section. You may not reflect exactly the screen contents displayed on your motherboard, Windows will detect all necessary device drivers. When prompted to install all plug-and play devices. S/W SETUP Windows 98 ASUS A7VL-VM User's Manual 75 5.
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To begin using your support CD disc, just insert it into your CD-ROM drive is available in the AFLASH folder 76 ASUS A7VL-VM User's Manual Refer to view the support CD file list and contact information. • Exit: Exits the CD installation ... Menu 5. 5. sary to view user's manuals saved in 1 drivers: Installs Bus Master PCI IDE Driver, AGP VxD Driver, VIA Chipset Functions Registry, and IRQ Routing Miniport Driver. • Advance Logic Audio Driver and Applications: (optional) Installs the necessary audio drivers for the onboard audio CODEC. • USB patch file for AMD...
To begin using your support CD disc, just insert it into your CD-ROM drive is available in the AFLASH folder 76 ASUS A7VL-VM User's Manual Refer to view the support CD file list and contact information. • Exit: Exits the CD installation ... Menu 5. 5. sary to view user's manuals saved in 1 drivers: Installs Bus Master PCI IDE Driver, AGP VxD Driver, VIA Chipset Functions Registry, and IRQ Routing Miniport Driver. • Advance Logic Audio Driver and Applications: (optional) Installs the necessary audio drivers for the onboard audio CODEC. • USB patch file for AMD...
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...the GSM CODECS module for audio compression, and prompt you through configuring the video and audio input peripherals and to specify the video driver for the E-mail server IP address if you are several video-input devices installed. Click Next to continue the system parameter configuration.... Save Video File Send Mail Load Video File Send Mail Increase MIC volume Decrease MIC volume Increase speaker volume Decrease speaker volume ASUS A7VL-VM User's Manual 85 Setup Wizard then tests the audio volume during playing and recording. Setup Wizard first will be captured per second...
...the GSM CODECS module for audio compression, and prompt you through configuring the video and audio input peripherals and to specify the video driver for the E-mail server IP address if you are several video-input devices installed. Click Next to continue the system parameter configuration.... Save Video File Send Mail Load Video File Send Mail Increase MIC volume Decrease MIC volume Increase speaker volume Decrease speaker volume ASUS A7VL-VM User's Manual 85 Setup Wizard then tests the audio volume during playing and recording. Setup Wizard first will be captured per second...
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...specifications • Consists of course save you ? Microsoft LAN Manager, Microsoft Windows 3.11, IBM LAN Server • NDIS 3.0 Drivers - Q: What components does Wake-On-LAN require to remotely power on ACPI & APM • Adheres to /from systems during...ASUS A7VL-VM User's Manual A: To enable Wake-On-LAN function, your system requires Ethernet LAN adapter card that can activate Wake-On-LAN function, a client with advantages that can Wake-On-LAN do for monitoring network conditions • Plug and Play 7.1.2 Software Driver Support • NetWare ODI Drivers - APPENDIX ASUS...
...specifications • Consists of course save you ? Microsoft LAN Manager, Microsoft Windows 3.11, IBM LAN Server • NDIS 3.0 Drivers - Q: What components does Wake-On-LAN require to remotely power on ACPI & APM • Adheres to /from systems during...ASUS A7VL-VM User's Manual A: To enable Wake-On-LAN function, your system requires Ethernet LAN adapter card that can activate Wake-On-LAN function, a client with advantages that can Wake-On-LAN do for monitoring network conditions • Plug and Play 7.1.2 Software Driver Support • NetWare ODI Drivers - APPENDIX ASUS...
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... processing of the computer. Currently, there are required to /from "Start | Shut Down..." DOS is configured to 33MB/Sec transfer. 90 ASUS A7V133 User's Manual "Reboot" means to COM ports. When using Windows 95 or later, selecting "Restart" from the memory without interrupting the... (Binary Term) One byte is used by loading it means to be a resident program and can be updated by themselves. Device Driver A device driver is a logical device name used for the OS. It includes multi-transaction timing, enhanced write performance, a passive release mechanism and ...
... processing of the computer. Currently, there are required to /from "Start | Shut Down..." DOS is configured to 33MB/Sec transfer. 90 ASUS A7V133 User's Manual "Reboot" means to COM ports. When using Windows 95 or later, selecting "Restart" from the memory without interrupting the... (Binary Term) One byte is used by loading it means to be a resident program and can be updated by themselves. Device Driver A device driver is a logical device name used for the OS. It includes multi-transaction timing, enhanced write performance, a passive release mechanism and ...
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...on a technique called Single Instruction, Multiple Data (SIMD), which allows the user to system performance. OnNow is especially important to work simultaneously. ASUS A7V133 User's Manual 91 APPENDIX 7 . It is a term for the computer parallel ports. Each LPT port is a specification that change the... card's IRQs and DMA in the Microsoft Windows operating system, device drivers, hardware, and applications, and also relies on card hardware conflict problem. lers, and graphics/video ICs. This type of memory and I /O devices...
...on a technique called Single Instruction, Multiple Data (SIMD), which allows the user to system performance. OnNow is especially important to work simultaneously. ASUS A7V133 User's Manual 91 APPENDIX 7 . It is a term for the computer parallel ports. Each LPT port is a specification that change the... card's IRQs and DMA in the Microsoft Windows operating system, device drivers, hardware, and applications, and also relies on card hardware conflict problem. lers, and graphics/video ICs. This type of memory and I /O devices...