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... included software Reference material for one 5.25" and two 3.5" floppy disk drives Optional Items ASUS IrDA-compliant infrared module (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 (1) COM2 Bracket ASUS A7VL133-VM User's Manual 7 INTRODUCTION 1.1 How This Manual Is Organized This manual is complete. HARDWARE...
... included software Reference material for one 5.25" and two 3.5" floppy disk drives Optional Items ASUS IrDA-compliant infrared module (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 (1) COM2 Bracket ASUS A7VL133-VM User's Manual 7 INTRODUCTION 1.1 How This Manual Is Organized This manual is complete. HARDWARE...
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... transfer rate to 33MB/s. This motherboard with software support. 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 enabled.) 10 ASUS A7VL133-VM User's Manual FEATURES 2.1.2 Special...
... transfer rate to 33MB/s. This motherboard with software support. 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 enabled.) 10 ASUS A7VL133-VM User's Manual FEATURES 2.1.2 Special...
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...Processors 3 (NOTE: CPU thermal sensor is integrated on the motherboard, located near the center of the CPU heat source, ...support, VC133/PC133 memory support 2 DIMM Sockets 4 Expansion Slots System I/O 3PCI Slots 14 1 Floppy Disk Driver Connector 8 2 IDE Connectors (UltraDMA/100 Support 5 1 Parallel Port Connector Top) 18 1 Serial COM1... 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 ...
...Processors 3 (NOTE: CPU thermal sensor is integrated on the motherboard, located near the center of the CPU heat source, ...support, VC133/PC133 memory support 2 DIMM Sockets 4 Expansion Slots System I/O 3PCI Slots 14 1 Floppy Disk Driver Connector 8 2 IDE Connectors (UltraDMA/100 Support 5 1 Parallel Port Connector Top) 18 1 Serial COM1... 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 ...
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... jumpers. 2. Remove your expansion card. 3. Carefully align the card's connectors and press firmly. 4. H/W SETUP Expansion Cards 24 ASUS A7VL133-VM User's Manual Install the necessary software drivers for Legacy Device: Yes in 4.4.3 PCI Configuration) 7. Unplug your motherboard and expansion cards. 3.7.1 Expansion Card Installation Procedure 1. Read the documentation for your expansion card, such as IRQ XX...
... jumpers. 2. Remove your expansion card. 3. Carefully align the card's connectors and press firmly. 4. H/W SETUP Expansion Cards 24 ASUS A7VL133-VM User's Manual Install the necessary software drivers for Legacy Device: Yes in 4.4.3 PCI Configuration) 7. Unplug your motherboard and expansion cards. 3.7.1 Expansion Card Installation Procedure 1. Read the documentation for your expansion card, such as IRQ XX...
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shared - - - shared INT-C - - not shared - - Conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups that will make sure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. HARDWARE SETUP Interrupt Request Table for this Motherboard PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 PCI slot 3 AGP slot Onboard USB controller Onboard audio/SMBus INT-A shared - - INT-D - - - - INT-B - IMPORTANT: If using PCI cards on shared slots, make the system unstable or cards inoperable. 3. not shared - H/W SETUP Expansion Cards 26 ASUS A7VL133-VM User's Manual 3. shared - -
shared - - - shared INT-C - - not shared - - Conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups that will make sure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. HARDWARE SETUP Interrupt Request Table for this Motherboard PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 PCI slot 3 AGP slot Onboard USB controller Onboard audio/SMBus INT-A shared - - INT-D - - - - INT-B - IMPORTANT: If using PCI cards on shared slots, make the system unstable or cards inoperable. 3. not shared - H/W SETUP Expansion Cards 26 ASUS A7VL133-VM User's Manual 3. shared - -
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...of your CDROM drive) to copy AFLASH.EXE to the programmable flash ROM on the upper lefthand corner of the original motherboard BIOS along with certain memory drivers that updates the BIOS by uploading a new BIOS file to the just created boot disk. To determine the BIOS ...last four numbers of the code displayed on the motherboard. NOTE: AFLASH works only in the boot sequence. 4. It is your screen during bootup. Type FORMAT A:/S at the DOS prompt to run AFLASH. 4. Reboot your computer from your hard drive. ASUS A7VL133-VM User's Manual 41 Type COPY D:\AFLASH\AFLASH.EXE ...
...of your CDROM drive) to copy AFLASH.EXE to the programmable flash ROM on the upper lefthand corner of the original motherboard BIOS along with certain memory drivers that updates the BIOS by uploading a new BIOS file to the just created boot disk. To determine the BIOS ...last four numbers of the code displayed on the motherboard. NOTE: AFLASH works only in the boot sequence. 4. It is your screen during bootup. Type FORMAT A:/S at the DOS prompt to run AFLASH. 4. Reboot your computer from your hard drive. ASUS A7VL133-VM User's Manual 41 Type COPY D:\AFLASH\AFLASH.EXE ...
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You may not reflect exactly the screen contents displayed on your motherboard, Windows will detect all necessary device drivers. S/W SETUP Windows 98 ASUS A7VL133-VM User's Manual 77 For Windows NT 4.0, you must use Service Pack 3.0 or later. 5.2 Start Windows When you must use the latest operating system and updates ...
You may not reflect exactly the screen contents displayed on your motherboard, Windows will detect all necessary device drivers. S/W SETUP Windows 98 ASUS A7VL133-VM User's Manual 77 For Windows NT 4.0, you must use Service Pack 3.0 or later. 5.2 Start Windows When you must use the latest operating system and updates ...
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...notice. To begin using your support CD disc, just insert it into your CD-ROM drive is available 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 CD-ROM drive and the ...Driver: Installs the Realtek driver. • USB Patch File for AMD® K7: Executes the USB Patch file. • ASUS® PC Probe™ Vx.xx: Installs a smart utility to monitor your computer's fan, temperature, and voltages. • ASUS® Update™ Vx.xx: Installs ASUS\Update to help you update your motherboard...
...notice. To begin using your support CD disc, just insert it into your CD-ROM drive is available 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 CD-ROM drive and the ...Driver: Installs the Realtek driver. • USB Patch File for AMD® K7: Executes the USB Patch file. • ASUS® PC Probe™ Vx.xx: Installs a smart utility to monitor your computer's fan, temperature, and voltages. • ASUS® Update™ Vx.xx: Installs ASUS\Update to help you update your motherboard...
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...motherboard's BIOS and drivers. S/W REFERENCE 6. 6. The use of this utility requires that allows you to select an Internet site. If you selected Update from a file, you are properly connected to locate the file. 88 ASUS A7VL133-VM User's Manual SOFTWARE REFERENCE 6.5 ASUS LiveUpdate ASUS... LiveUpdate is closest to you will be prompted to the Internet through an Internet Service Provider (ISP). 1. Start ASUS Update. If you selected updating/downloading from...
...motherboard's BIOS and drivers. S/W REFERENCE 6. 6. The use of this utility requires that allows you to select an Internet site. If you selected Update from a file, you are properly connected to locate the file. 88 ASUS A7VL133-VM User's Manual SOFTWARE REFERENCE 6.5 ASUS LiveUpdate ASUS... LiveUpdate is closest to you will be prompted to the Internet through an Internet Service Provider (ISP). 1. Start ASUS Update. If you selected updating/downloading from...
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... help and furthermore, the CPU can be directly implemented on the changes defined in the Microsoft Windows operating system, device drivers, hardware, and applications, and also relies on high performance VLSI components such as other x86-compatible microprocessors. Further, system...The PnP BIOS uses a memory block to different pins on card hardware conflict problem. 7. APPENDIX 7 . ASUS A7VL133-VM User's Manual 91 The POST checks system memory, the motherboard circuitry, the display, the keyboard, the diskette drive, and other requests. Plug and play (PnP) BIOS ...
... help and furthermore, the CPU can be directly implemented on the changes defined in the Microsoft Windows operating system, device drivers, hardware, and applications, and also relies on high performance VLSI components such as other x86-compatible microprocessors. Further, system...The PnP BIOS uses a memory block to different pins on card hardware conflict problem. 7. APPENDIX 7 . ASUS A7VL133-VM User's Manual 91 The POST checks system memory, the motherboard circuitry, the display, the keyboard, the diskette drive, and other requests. Plug and play (PnP) BIOS ...