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... 4.1.1 Upon First Use of the Computer System 41 4.1.2 Updating BIOS Procedures 42 4.2 BIOS Setup Program 44 4.2.1 BIOS Menu Bar 45 4.2.2 Legend Bar 46 4.3 Main Menu 48 4.3.1 Primary & Secondary Master/Slave 49 4 ASUS A7VL133-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 Layout Contents 15 3.3 Hardware Setup Procedure 16 3.4 Motherboard Settings 16 3.5 System Memory (DIMM 20 3.5.1 General DIMM Notes 20 3.5.2 Memory Installation 21 3.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 23...
... 4.1.1 Upon First Use of the Computer System 41 4.1.2 Updating BIOS Procedures 42 4.2 BIOS Setup Program 44 4.2.1 BIOS Menu Bar 45 4.2.2 Legend Bar 46 4.3 Main Menu 48 4.3.1 Primary & Secondary Master/Slave 49 4 ASUS A7VL133-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 Layout Contents 15 3.3 Hardware Setup Procedure 16 3.4 Motherboard Settings 16 3.5 System Memory (DIMM 20 3.5.1 General DIMM Notes 20 3.5.2 Memory Installation 21 3.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 23...
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... 1GB. • JumperFree™ Mode: Allows processor settings and easy overclocking of frequency and Vcore voltage all through the onboard hardware ASUS ASIC and the bundled ASUS PC Probe. 8 ASUS A7VL133-VM User's Manual complies with two Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets to support Intel PC133-compliant (8, 16, 32, 64, 128, 256, or 512MB) SDRAM up to 4 USB ports, two on two channels. AC97 audio; and PCI 2.2. up to 100MB/ sec; It...
... 1GB. • JumperFree™ Mode: Allows processor settings and easy overclocking of frequency and Vcore voltage all through the onboard hardware ASUS ASIC and the bundled ASUS PC Probe. 8 ASUS A7VL133-VM User's Manual complies with two Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets to support Intel PC133-compliant (8, 16, 32, 64, 128, 256, or 512MB) SDRAM up to 4 USB ports, two on two channels. AC97 audio; and PCI 2.2. up to 100MB/ sec; It...
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ASUS A7VL133-VM User's Manual 9 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 external peripherals, personal gadgets, or an optional remote controller. • Desktop Management Interface (DMI): Supports DMI through BIOS, which can support Bus Master PCI cards, such as SCSI or LAN cards (PCI supports up to 133MB/s maximum throughput). • Super Multi-I/O: Provides two high-speed UART compatible serial ports and one parallel...
ASUS A7VL133-VM User's Manual 9 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 external peripherals, personal gadgets, or an optional remote controller. • Desktop Management Interface (DMI): Supports DMI through BIOS, which can support Bus Master PCI cards, such as SCSI or LAN cards (PCI supports up to 133MB/s maximum throughput). • Super Multi-I/O: Provides two high-speed UART compatible serial ports and one parallel...
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..., an ACPI-supported OS, like Windows 98 must be ready around the clock, yet satisfy all system components, and 32-bit device drivers and installation procedures for configuring and managing all the energy saving standards. FEATURES Performance 2. 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 this motherboard meet...
..., an ACPI-supported OS, like Windows 98 must be ready around the clock, yet satisfy all system components, and 32-bit device drivers and installation procedures for configuring and managing all the energy saving standards. FEATURES Performance 2. 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 this motherboard meet...
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... motherboard supports a new generation memory, NEC's 64Mb Virtual Channel Memory (VCM) Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory (SDRAM), which increases the data transfer rate (1.064GB/s max using PC133-compliant SDRAMs and 800MB/s max using PC100-compliant SDRAMs). 2.1.5 Intelligence • Auto Fan Off: The system fans will power off automatically even in 4.5 Power Menu). The system resource monitor will give the user information on the BIOS or OS setting (see PWR Button < 4 Secs in sleep mode. ASUS A7VL133-VM User's Manual 11...
... motherboard supports a new generation memory, NEC's 64Mb Virtual Channel Memory (VCM) Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory (SDRAM), which increases the data transfer rate (1.064GB/s max using PC133-compliant SDRAMs and 800MB/s max using PC100-compliant SDRAMs). 2.1.5 Intelligence • Auto Fan Off: The system fans will power off automatically even in 4.5 Power Menu). The system resource monitor will give the user information on the BIOS or OS setting (see PWR Button < 4 Secs in sleep mode. ASUS A7VL133-VM User's Manual 11...
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... model only) ........ (Bottom) 16 1 Line In Connector (on audio model only Bottom) 16 1 Microphone Connector (on audio model only) ... (Bottom) 16 Network Features Realtek RTL 8139C Fast Ethernet Controller optional) 1 LAN (RJ45) Connector optional) (top) 20 Hardware Monitoring System Voltage Monitoring (integrated in ASUS ASIC) ....... 10 2 Fan Power and Speed Monitoring Connectors Power ATX Power Supply Connector 1 Others Onboard LED 7 Form Factor Micro ATX 12 ASUS A7VL133-VM User's Manual Location Processor Support Socket A (462) for locations. 2. FEATURES Motherboard Parts...
... model only) ........ (Bottom) 16 1 Line In Connector (on audio model only Bottom) 16 1 Microphone Connector (on audio model only) ... (Bottom) 16 Network Features Realtek RTL 8139C Fast Ethernet Controller optional) 1 LAN (RJ45) Connector optional) (top) 20 Hardware Monitoring System Voltage Monitoring (integrated in ASUS ASIC) ....... 10 2 Fan Power and Speed Monitoring Connectors Power ATX Power Supply Connector 1 Others Onboard LED 7 Form Factor Micro ATX 12 ASUS A7VL133-VM User's Manual Location Processor Support Socket A (462) for locations. 2. FEATURES Motherboard Parts...
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...) (optional) p.31 IDE Connectors (Two 40-1 pin) p.32 Floppy Disk Drive Port Connector (34 pin) p.32 Infrared Module Connector (5 pin) p.33 CPU Supply, Power Fan Connectors (3 pin) p.34 Internal Audio Connectors (Three 4 pin) p.34 Headphone True-Level Out Header (3 pin) p.35 USB Header (10-1 pin) p.35 ATX Power Supply Connector (20 pin) p.36 IDE Activity LED (2 pin) p.37 System Warning Speaker Connector (4 pin) p.37 System Power LED Lead (3 pin) p.37 Reset Switch Lead (2 pin) p.37 ATX / Soft-Off Switch Lead (2 pin) p.37 System Management Interrupt Lead (2 pin) ASUS A7VL133-VM User's Manual 15...
...) (optional) p.31 IDE Connectors (Two 40-1 pin) p.32 Floppy Disk Drive Port Connector (34 pin) p.32 Infrared Module Connector (5 pin) p.33 CPU Supply, Power Fan Connectors (3 pin) p.34 Internal Audio Connectors (Three 4 pin) p.34 Headphone True-Level Out Header (3 pin) p.35 USB Header (10-1 pin) p.35 ATX Power Supply Connector (20 pin) p.36 IDE Activity LED (2 pin) p.37 System Warning Speaker Connector (4 pin) p.37 System Power LED Lead (3 pin) p.37 Reset Switch Lead (2 pin) p.37 ATX / Soft-Off Switch Lead (2 pin) p.37 System Management Interrupt Lead (2 pin) ASUS A7VL133-VM User's Manual 15...
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... or connectors, or other components. 4. H/W SETUP LED A7VL133-VM ® A7VL133-VM Onboard LED ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off 16 ASUS A7VL133-VM User's Manual Setup the BIOS Software 3.4 Motherboard Settings This section explains in suspend or soft-off before handling computer components. Place components on a grounded antistatic pad or on the inside. 2. The onboard LED when lit acts as the power supply case. 3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.3 Hardware Setup Procedure Before using your motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. Install Memory Modules 3. Connect Ribbon Cables...
... or connectors, or other components. 4. H/W SETUP LED A7VL133-VM ® A7VL133-VM Onboard LED ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off 16 ASUS A7VL133-VM User's Manual Setup the BIOS Software 3.4 Motherboard Settings This section explains in suspend or soft-off before handling computer components. Place components on a grounded antistatic pad or on the inside. 2. The onboard LED when lit acts as the power supply case. 3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.3 Hardware Setup Procedure Before using your motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. Install Memory Modules 3. Connect Ribbon Cables...
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... all DSW (SW1) switches are used, then reset the JF jumper to [1-2] and change the DSW (SW1) switches to the 100 MHz setting shown below. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 18 ASUS A7VL133-VM User's Manual If the JF and switch settings do not match the capacity of the processor, the motherboard may not boot up. A7VL133-VM ® A7VL133-VM CPU/FSB Setting (JF) JF 2 3 133MHz (Default) 1 2 100MHz 3. 2) CPU / FSB Frequency Selection (JF) The JF jumper is set to run the FSB...
... all DSW (SW1) switches are used, then reset the JF jumper to [1-2] and change the DSW (SW1) switches to the 100 MHz setting shown below. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 18 ASUS A7VL133-VM User's Manual If the JF and switch settings do not match the capacity of the processor, the motherboard may not boot up. A7VL133-VM ® A7VL133-VM CPU/FSB Setting (JF) JF 2 3 133MHz (Default) 1 2 100MHz 3. 2) CPU / FSB Frequency Selection (JF) The JF jumper is set to run the FSB...
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... used in BIOS Setup to set the CPU Frequency). 4. NOTE: For updated processor settings, visit the ASUS at: WWW.ASUS.COM ASUS A7VL133-VM User's Manual 19 If processor settings above , the JF jumper must be set to Jumper Mode: [1-2]; (See 1, p. 18). 3. For normal frequencies, 100, 103 and 105 MHz, the JF jumpers must be set to [2-3] and speed adjustments must be stable. To use a 133 MHz capacity processor, JumperFree Mode and BIOS to the CPU, SDRAM, and the chipset. Overclocking your processor is enabled...
... used in BIOS Setup to set the CPU Frequency). 4. NOTE: For updated processor settings, visit the ASUS at: WWW.ASUS.COM ASUS A7VL133-VM User's Manual 19 If processor settings above , the JF jumper must be set to Jumper Mode: [1-2]; (See 1, p. 18). 3. For normal frequencies, 100, 103 and 105 MHz, the JF jumpers must be set to [2-3] and speed adjustments must be stable. To use a 133 MHz capacity processor, JumperFree Mode and BIOS to the CPU, SDRAM, and the chipset. Overclocking your processor is enabled...
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... 2-pin connector connects to the case-mounted speaker. ASUS A7VL133-VM User's Manual 37 Only SPEAKER will allow you to save electricity and expand the life of certain components when the system is powered on the position of the system's power supply. 22) ATX Power Switch Lead (2-pin PWR.SW) The system power is used for more than 4 seconds will turn off . Wake-up the system). H/W SETUP Connectors A7VL133-VM Reset SW ® SMI Lead ATX Power Switch* A7VL133-VM System Panel Connectors* Requires...
... 2-pin connector connects to the case-mounted speaker. ASUS A7VL133-VM User's Manual 37 Only SPEAKER will allow you to save electricity and expand the life of certain components when the system is powered on the position of the system's power supply. 22) ATX Power Switch Lead (2-pin PWR.SW) The system power is used for more than 4 seconds will turn off . Wake-up the system). H/W SETUP Connectors A7VL133-VM Reset SW ® SMI Lead ATX Power Switch* A7VL133-VM System Panel Connectors* Requires...
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... the case. 6. For ATX power supplies, the system LED will then run power-on test. Recheck your jumper settings and connections or call your system case according to switch on the power supply as well as press the ATX power switch on the chain) c. The system will light when the ATX power switch is working Meaning No error during POST No DRAM installed or detected Video card not found or video card memory bad CPU overheated System running , the BIOS will alarm beeps...
... the case. 6. For ATX power supplies, the system LED will then run power-on test. Recheck your jumper settings and connections or call your system case according to switch on the power supply as well as press the ATX power switch on the chain) c. The system will light when the ATX power switch is working Meaning No error during POST No DRAM installed or detected Video card not found or video card memory bad CPU overheated System running , the BIOS will alarm beeps...
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... memory drivers that you boot from the floppy disk. BIOS SETUP Updating BIOS IMPORTANT! This file works only in case you save a copy of the code displayed on the motherboard. Larger numbers represent a newer BIOS file. 1. DO NOT copy AUTOEXEC.BAT & CONFIG.SYS to create a bootable system floppy disk. NOTE: BIOS setup must specify "Floppy" as the first item in DOS mode. NOTE: AFLASH works only in the boot sequence. 4. ASUS A7VL133-VM User's Manual 41 If "unknown" is displayed after Flash Memory:, the memory chip...
... memory drivers that you boot from the floppy disk. BIOS SETUP Updating BIOS IMPORTANT! This file works only in case you save a copy of the code displayed on the motherboard. Larger numbers represent a newer BIOS file. 1. DO NOT copy AUTOEXEC.BAT & CONFIG.SYS to create a bootable system floppy disk. NOTE: BIOS setup must specify "Floppy" as the first item in DOS mode. NOTE: AFLASH works only in the boot sequence. 4. ASUS A7VL133-VM User's Manual 41 If "unknown" is displayed after Flash Memory:, the memory chip...
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... performance. 4. BIOS SETUP Head This field configures the number of the S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) system which utilizes internal hard disk drive monitoring technology. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PIO Mode [4] This option lets you entered. NOTE: To make changes to this field, the Type field must be set a PIO (Programmed Input/Output) mode for compatible IDE devices. Configuration options: [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] [Disabled] 4. Refer to your drive documentation to determine the correct value to [Manual]. CHS Capacity...
... performance. 4. BIOS SETUP Head This field configures the number of the S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) system which utilizes internal hard disk drive monitoring technology. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PIO Mode [4] This option lets you entered. NOTE: To make changes to this field, the Type field must be set a PIO (Programmed Input/Output) mode for compatible IDE devices. Configuration options: [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] [Disabled] 4. Refer to your drive documentation to determine the correct value to [Manual]. CHS Capacity...
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... Configuration options: [Enabled] [Auto] USB Legacy Support [Auto] This motherboard supports Universal Serial Bus (USB) devices. BIOS SETUP Advanced Menu ASUS A7VL133-VM User's Manual 55 If detected, the USB controller will load the update on startup. otherwise, leave this option to [Enabled]; Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PS/2 Mouse Function Control [Auto] The default of [Enabled] or choose [Disabled] to detect a PS/2 mouse on all processors during system bootup. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] OS/2 Onboard Memory > 64M [Disabled] When using a USB...
... Configuration options: [Enabled] [Auto] USB Legacy Support [Auto] This motherboard supports Universal Serial Bus (USB) devices. BIOS SETUP Advanced Menu ASUS A7VL133-VM User's Manual 55 If detected, the USB controller will load the update on startup. otherwise, leave this option to [Enabled]; Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PS/2 Mouse Function Control [Auto] The default of [Enabled] or choose [Disabled] to detect a PS/2 mouse on all processors during system bootup. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] OS/2 Onboard Memory > 64M [Disabled] When using a USB...
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...Game Port Function [Enable (200] Enable this field. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enable (200h-207h)] 62 ASUS A7VL133-VM User's Manual If a network/audio device is detected, the onboard network/ audio controller will be disabled. MPU 401 [Enabled] Enable this field if you want to use the game port. if no network/audio device is integrated with the onboard network/audio controller, you have conflicts with a SoundBlaster Pro controller. Onboard Legacy Audio Support [Disabled] The onboard chipset is detected, the onboard network/audio controller will be enabled (as...
...Game Port Function [Enable (200] Enable this field. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enable (200h-207h)] 62 ASUS A7VL133-VM User's Manual If a network/audio device is detected, the onboard network/ audio controller will be disabled. MPU 401 [Enabled] Enable this field if you want to use the game port. if no network/audio device is integrated with the onboard network/audio controller, you have conflicts with a SoundBlaster Pro controller. Onboard Legacy Audio Support [Disabled] The onboard chipset is detected, the onboard network/audio controller will be enabled (as...
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Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PCI Latency Timer [32] Leave on the default setting of [Disabled]. If your Symbios SCSI card does not have a Symbios SCSI card. The setting [Enabled] should correct this on default setting for best performance vs. Otherwise, leave this problem. stability. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] ASUS A7VL133-VM User's Manual 63 4. The default setting for each field is detected, the motherboard's Symbios BIOS will be used. If the Symbios SCSI card is [Auto], which utilizes auto-routing to detect whether you...
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PCI Latency Timer [32] Leave on the default setting of [Disabled]. If your Symbios SCSI card does not have a Symbios SCSI card. The setting [Enabled] should correct this on default setting for best performance vs. Otherwise, leave this problem. stability. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] ASUS A7VL133-VM User's Manual 63 4. The default setting for each field is detected, the motherboard's Symbios BIOS will be used. If the Symbios SCSI card is [Auto], which utilizes auto-routing to detect whether you...
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... THE MAIN MENU, CLICK THE LEFT ARROW ON THE MENU) Additonal CD Content: Flash BIOS writer in the AFLASH folder 78 ASUS A7VL133-VM User's Manual If the menu does not appear, doubleclick or run D:\ASSETUP.EXE (assuming that your computer's fan, temperature, and voltages. • ASUS® Update™ Vx.xx: Installs ASUS\Update to help you to monitor your CD-ROM drive is available in PDF format. 5. To begin using your support CD...
... THE MAIN MENU, CLICK THE LEFT ARROW ON THE MENU) Additonal CD Content: Flash BIOS writer in the AFLASH folder 78 ASUS A7VL133-VM User's Manual If the menu does not appear, doubleclick or run D:\ASSETUP.EXE (assuming that your computer's fan, temperature, and voltages. • ASUS® Update™ Vx.xx: Installs ASUS\Update to help you to monitor your CD-ROM drive is available in PDF format. 5. To begin using your support CD...
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... CD-ROMs, network cards, hard disk drives, and printers, as well as VCRs, TVs, phones, and stereos. The specification defines new cost-effective options to integrate power management features throughout a PC system, including hardware, operating system and application software. With this technology, peripherals will also be configured by the computer. The BIOS instructions are built into a VCR can be updated using a low-cost, scalable, high-speed serial interface. Bit (Binary...
... CD-ROMs, network cards, hard disk drives, and printers, as well as VCRs, TVs, phones, and stereos. The specification defines new cost-effective options to integrate power management features throughout a PC system, including hardware, operating system and application software. With this technology, peripherals will also be configured by the computer. The BIOS instructions are built into a VCR can be updated using a low-cost, scalable, high-speed serial interface. Bit (Binary...
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... disk contains the core file of new instructions added to existing architectures that allows up packet through a host scheduled token based protocol. Hence, the data transfer rate is a version optimized for video cards, and main memory for storing module configuration information inside. Supports synchronous and asynchronous transfer types over the same set of an operating system and is under current PCI local bus environment USB (Universal Serial Bus) A 4-pin serial cable bus...
... disk contains the core file of new instructions added to existing architectures that allows up packet through a host scheduled token based protocol. Hence, the data transfer rate is a version optimized for video cards, and main memory for storing module configuration information inside. Supports synchronous and asynchronous transfer types over the same set of an operating system and is under current PCI local bus environment USB (Universal Serial Bus) A 4-pin serial cable bus...