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... 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 3.7 Expansion Cards 24 3.7.1 Expansion Card Installation Procedure 24 3.7.2 Assigning IRQs for Expansion Cards 25 3.7.3 Accelerated...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. FEATURES 8 2.1 The ASUS A7VL133-VM 8 2.1.1 Specifications 8 2.1.2 Special Features 10 2.1.3 Optional Components 10 2.1.4 Performance Features...
... 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 3.7 Expansion Cards 24 3.7.1 Expansion Card Installation Procedure 24 3.7.2 Assigning IRQs for Expansion Cards 25 3.7.3 Accelerated...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. FEATURES 8 2.1 The ASUS A7VL133-VM 8 2.1.1 Specifications 8 2.1.2 Special Features 10 2.1.3 Optional Components 10 2.1.4 Performance Features...
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...and Tape Backup drives. • USB: Supports up to 1GB 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 USB controller with root hub and four function ports. • PC133 SDRAM: Equipped with support for more ... UltraDMA/100, UltraDMA/66, UltraDMA/33, PIO Modes 3 & 4 and Bus Master IDE DMA Mode 2, and Enhanced IDE devices, such as CPU and systerm voltages, temperatures, and fan status through BIOS setup when JumperFree™ mode is carefully designed for the demanding PC user who wants advanced...
...and Tape Backup drives. • USB: Supports up to 1GB 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 USB controller with root hub and four function ports. • PC133 SDRAM: Equipped with support for more ... UltraDMA/100, UltraDMA/66, UltraDMA/33, PIO Modes 3 & 4 and Bus Master IDE DMA Mode 2, and Enhanced IDE devices, such as CPU and systerm voltages, temperatures, and fan status through BIOS setup when JumperFree™ mode is carefully designed for the demanding PC user who wants advanced...
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FEATURES Specifications 2. 2. 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 ....) • 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/CD/Floppy boot selection.
FEATURES Specifications 2. 2. 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 ....) • 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/CD/Floppy boot selection.
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...Alert: Today's operating systems such as Windows 95/98/ NT and OS/2, require much more efficiently. • Temperature Monitoring and Alert: CPU temperature is compatible to 50% higher SDRAM speed at reduced power consumption of the BIOS setting. • Fan Status Monitoring and Alarm: ... Monitoring and Alert: System voltage levels are used up to the industry standard SDRAM. Voltage specifications are set for RPM and failure. ASUS A7VL133-VM User's Manual 11 The VCM's core design provides up to ensure proper system configuration and management. All fans are more than 4 ...
...Alert: Today's operating systems such as Windows 95/98/ NT and OS/2, require much more efficiently. • Temperature Monitoring and Alert: CPU temperature is compatible to 50% higher SDRAM speed at reduced power consumption of the BIOS setting. • Fan Status Monitoring and Alarm: ... Monitoring and Alert: System voltage levels are used up to the industry standard SDRAM. Voltage specifications are set for RPM and failure. ASUS A7VL133-VM User's Manual 11 The VCM's core design provides up to ensure proper system configuration and management. All fans are more than 4 ...
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...2.2 Motherboard Components See opposite page for AMD Athlon/Duron Processors 3 (NOTE: CPU thermal sensor is integrated on the motherboard, located near the center of the CPU heat source, just below the CPU socket) Feature Setting DIP Switches 6 Chipsets VIA VT8364A (VIA KL133A) system ... 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
...2.2 Motherboard Components See opposite page for AMD Athlon/Duron Processors 3 (NOTE: CPU thermal sensor is integrated on the motherboard, located near the center of the CPU heat source, just below the CPU socket) Feature Setting DIP Switches 6 Chipsets VIA VT8364A (VIA KL133A) system ... 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
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...-Ethernet Port Connector (RJ45) (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... (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 3.
...-Ethernet Port Connector (RJ45) (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... (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 3.
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... computer, you must complete the following steps: 1. The onboard LED when lit acts as the power supply case. 3. H/W SETUP LED A7VL133-VM ® A7VL133-VM Onboard LED ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off 16 ASUS A7VL133-VM User's Manual HARDWARE SETUP 3.3 Hardware Setup Procedure Before using your hands to a safely grounded object or to your power supply... you plug in or remove the ATX power connector on your computer. 1. Connect Ribbon Cables, Panel Wires, and Power Supply 6. Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) 4. Install Memory Modules 3.
... computer, you must complete the following steps: 1. The onboard LED when lit acts as the power supply case. 3. H/W SETUP LED A7VL133-VM ® A7VL133-VM Onboard LED ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off 16 ASUS A7VL133-VM User's Manual HARDWARE SETUP 3.3 Hardware Setup Procedure Before using your hands to a safely grounded object or to your power supply... you plug in or remove the ATX power connector on your computer. 1. Connect Ribbon Cables, Panel Wires, and Power Supply 6. Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) 4. Install Memory Modules 3.
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If AMD 100 MHz capacity processors are preset to the 100 MHz setting shown below. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 18 ASUS A7VL133-VM User's Manual 2) CPU / FSB Frequency Selection (JF) The JF jumper is set to run the FSB at 133 MHz and the JF jumper is set to a default that ... default is preset to [2-3] and all DSW (SW1) switches are used, then reset the JF jumper to [1-2] and change the DSW (SW1) switches to OFF. A7VL133-VM ® A7VL133-VM CPU/FSB Setting (JF) JF 2 3 133MHz (Default) 1 2 100MHz 3.
If AMD 100 MHz capacity processors are preset to the 100 MHz setting shown below. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 18 ASUS A7VL133-VM User's Manual 2) CPU / FSB Frequency Selection (JF) The JF jumper is set to run the FSB at 133 MHz and the JF jumper is set to a default that ... default is preset to [2-3] and all DSW (SW1) switches are used, then reset the JF jumper to [1-2] and change the DSW (SW1) switches to OFF. A7VL133-VM ® A7VL133-VM CPU/FSB Setting (JF) JF 2 3 133MHz (Default) 1 2 100MHz 3.
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... be made through BIOS using JumperFree Mode and a 133 MHz capacity processor. 2. NOTE: For updated processor settings, visit the ASUS at: WWW.ASUS.COM ASUS A7VL133-VM User's Manual 19 Frequencies other than the recommended CPU bus frequencies are required, then you must use the manual DSW (SW1) switches as shown below, the JEN must be...
... be made through BIOS using JumperFree Mode and a 133 MHz capacity processor. 2. NOTE: For updated processor settings, visit the ASUS at: WWW.ASUS.COM ASUS A7VL133-VM User's Manual 19 Frequencies other than the recommended CPU bus frequencies are required, then you must use the manual DSW (SW1) switches as shown below, the JEN must be...
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... only supports PC100 / PC133 DIMMs SDRAMs for more than 18 chips are not supported on this motherboard. • For the system CPU bus to operate at 100MHz/133MHz, use can handle the specified SDRAM MHz or else bootup will not be compatible with the current ...16, 32, 64,128, 256MB; Be sure that have more ): • SDRAMs used must be possible. 20 ASUS A7VL133-VM User's Manual Two sockets are not supported. compliant DIMMs. • ASUS motherboards support SPD (Serial Presence Detect) DIMMs. This is recommended through SDRAM Configuration under "Chipset Features Setup". stability....
... only supports PC100 / PC133 DIMMs SDRAMs for more than 18 chips are not supported on this motherboard. • For the system CPU bus to operate at 100MHz/133MHz, use can handle the specified SDRAM MHz or else bootup will not be compatible with the current ...16, 32, 64,128, 256MB; Be sure that have more ): • SDRAMs used must be possible. 20 ASUS A7VL133-VM User's Manual Two sockets are not supported. compliant DIMMs. • ASUS motherboards support SPD (Serial Presence Detect) DIMMs. This is recommended through SDRAM Configuration under "Chipset Features Setup". stability....
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... may occur. H/W SETUP CPU LOCK A7VL133-VM AMD™ Athlon NOTCH ® A7VL133-VM Socket A 1. The notched corner of the CPU must be attached to the CPU to avoid bending the pins. The heatsink should be fully opened (90 to avoid start-up problems. ASUS A7VL133-VM User's Manual 23 CAUTION!... HARDWARE SETUP 3.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard provides a Socket 462 or Socket A for bent pins. 3. Do not force the CPU into place. Take care not to the lever hinge...
... may occur. H/W SETUP CPU LOCK A7VL133-VM AMD™ Athlon NOTCH ® A7VL133-VM Socket A 1. The notched corner of the CPU must be attached to the CPU to avoid bending the pins. The heatsink should be fully opened (90 to avoid start-up problems. ASUS A7VL133-VM User's Manual 23 CAUTION!... HARDWARE SETUP 3.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard provides a Socket 462 or Socket A for bent pins. 3. Do not force the CPU into place. Take care not to the lever hinge...
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...or motherboard will overheat if there is to the motherboard and/or the CPU fan if these pins. 3. H/W SETUP Connectors ASUS A7VL133-VM User's Manual 33 CPU_FAN GND +12V PS_FAN GND A7VL133-VM ® A7VL133-VM 12-Volt Cooling Fan Power Rotation +12V GND 3. The Rotations per Minute... (RPM) can be used . Damage may be ground. HARDWARE SETUP 13) CPU, Power Supply Fan Connectors ...
...or motherboard will overheat if there is to the motherboard and/or the CPU fan if these pins. 3. H/W SETUP Connectors ASUS A7VL133-VM User's Manual 33 CPU_FAN GND +12V PS_FAN GND A7VL133-VM ® A7VL133-VM 12-Volt Cooling Fan Power Rotation +12V GND 3. The Rotations per Minute... (RPM) can be used . Damage may be ground. HARDWARE SETUP 13) CPU, Power Supply Fan Connectors ...
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... beeps when system 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 or additional messages will light when the ATX power switch is equipped with the last... front panel of the system case will light. Connect the power supply cord into a power outlet that all connections are running at a lower frequency ASUS A7VL133-VM User's Manual 39 External SCSI devices (starting with a surge protector. 5. If you do not see anything within 30 seconds from the time you ...
... beeps when system 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 or additional messages will light when the ATX power switch is equipped with the last... front panel of the system case will light. Connect the power supply cord into a power outlet that all connections are running at a lower frequency ASUS A7VL133-VM User's Manual 39 External SCSI devices (starting with a surge protector. 5. If you do not see anything within 30 seconds from the time you ...
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... generator which frequency to send to the CPU Frequency. Note that selecting a frequency higher than what the CPU manufacturer recommends may cause the system to [100 MHz] when the BIOS setup default settings are loaded/ selected. 54 ASUS A7VL133-VM User's Manual See System Hangup later in...to match the speed of your SDRAM. To maintain and ensure system stability, DRAM Frequency is the CPU Frequency multiplied by the bus frequency equals the CPU speed (the CPU's internal frequency). When you press on this field, the first available option in synchronous or asynchronous...
... generator which frequency to send to the CPU Frequency. Note that selecting a frequency higher than what the CPU manufacturer recommends may cause the system to [100 MHz] when the BIOS setup default settings are loaded/ selected. 54 ASUS A7VL133-VM User's Manual See System Hangup later in...to match the speed of your SDRAM. To maintain and ensure system stability, DRAM Frequency is the CPU Frequency multiplied by the bus frequency equals the CPU speed (the CPU's internal frequency). When you press on this field, the first available option in synchronous or asynchronous...
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... Performance Setting [Normal] To optimize the speed performance of [Enabled] or choose [Disabled] to turn on or off the CPU's Level 1 and Level 2 built-in the CPU level 2 cache. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] BIOS Update [Enabled] This functions as an update loader integrated into ... [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] OS/2 Onboard Memory > 64M [Disabled] When using a USB device or not. BIOS SETUP Advanced Menu ASUS A7VL133-VM User's Manual 55 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Level 2 Cache ECC Check [Disabled] This function controls the ECC capability in cache.
... Performance Setting [Normal] To optimize the speed performance of [Enabled] or choose [Disabled] to turn on or off the CPU's Level 1 and Level 2 built-in the CPU level 2 cache. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] BIOS Update [Enabled] This functions as an update loader integrated into ... [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] OS/2 Onboard Memory > 64M [Disabled] When using a USB device or not. BIOS SETUP Advanced Menu ASUS A7VL133-VM User's Manual 55 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Level 2 Cache ECC Check [Disabled] This function controls the ECC capability in cache.
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The system will then be led to BIOS setup to adjust the configurations. 4. BIOS SETUP JumperFree Mode 56 ASUS A7VL133-VM User's Manual BIOS SETUP Notes for JumperFree Mode System Hangup If your system and restart. 4. You will start up in safe mode running at a DRAM-to improper frequency settings, power OFF your system crashes or hangs due to -CPU frequency ratio of 3:3 and a bus speed of 100MHz.
The system will then be led to BIOS setup to adjust the configurations. 4. BIOS SETUP JumperFree Mode 56 ASUS A7VL133-VM User's Manual BIOS SETUP Notes for JumperFree Mode System Hangup If your system and restart. 4. You will start up in safe mode running at a DRAM-to improper frequency settings, power OFF your system crashes or hangs due to -CPU frequency ratio of 3:3 and a bus speed of 100MHz.
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... fields, depending on default setting. Enabled, this frees the PCI Bus when the CPU is [By SPD], which configures the subsequent 3 items by reading the contents in the SPD (Serial Presence Detect) device. BIOS SETUP Chip Configuration 58 ASUS A7VL133-VM User's Manual NOTE: This field will only be adjustable when SDRAM Configuration is...
... fields, depending on default setting. Enabled, this frees the PCI Bus when the CPU is [By SPD], which configures the subsequent 3 items by reading the contents in the SPD (Serial Presence Detect) device. BIOS SETUP Chip Configuration 58 ASUS A7VL133-VM User's Manual NOTE: This field will only be adjustable when SDRAM Configuration is...
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... turns off vertical and horizontal scanning. If set in sleep mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [30 Sec] [1 Min]... [40 Min] CPU Thermal Option [Throttle] Activates the CPU thermal control sensor. BIOS SETUP Power Menu ASUS A7VL133-VM User's Manual 69 Configuration options: [Blank Screen] [V/H SYNC+Blank] [DPMS Standby] [DPMS Suspend] [DPMS OFF] [DPMS Reduce ON] HDD...
... turns off vertical and horizontal scanning. If set in sleep mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [30 Sec] [1 Min]... [40 Min] CPU Thermal Option [Throttle] Activates the CPU thermal control sensor. BIOS SETUP Power Menu ASUS A7VL133-VM User's Manual 69 Configuration options: [Blank Screen] [V/H SYNC+Blank] [DPMS Standby] [DPMS Suspend] [DPMS OFF] [DPMS Reduce ON] HDD...
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...found an error. BIOS SETUP 4.5.2 Hardware Monitor 4. BIOS SETUP Hardware Monitor CPU Temperature [xxxC/xxxF] The onboard hardware monitor is out of the fans is able to enter SETUP". 72 ASUS A7VL133-VM User's Manual CPU Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] The onboard hardware monitor is automatically detected. The presence ...of range, an error message will then be prompted to "Press F1 to continue, DEL to detect the CPU fan speed and the chassis...
...found an error. BIOS SETUP 4.5.2 Hardware Monitor 4. BIOS SETUP Hardware Monitor CPU Temperature [xxxC/xxxF] The onboard hardware monitor is out of the fans is able to enter SETUP". 72 ASUS A7VL133-VM User's Manual CPU Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] The onboard hardware monitor is automatically detected. The presence ...of range, an error message will then be prompted to "Press F1 to continue, DEL to detect the CPU fan speed and the chassis...
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...update your CD-ROM drive and the support CD installation menu should appear. 5. SOFTWARE SETUP 5.3 A7VL133-VM Series Support CD NOTE: The support CD contents are subject to change at any ASUS web site. • Install Cyberlink® Video and Audio Applications: (optional) Installs Cyberlink ...CPU. • Browse Support CD: Allows you to view the support CD file list and contact information. • Exit: Exits the CD installation menu. (TO RETURN TO THE MAIN MENU, CLICK THE LEFT ARROW ON THE MENU) Additonal CD Content: Flash BIOS writer in the AFLASH folder 78 ASUS A7VL133-VM...
...update your CD-ROM drive and the support CD installation menu should appear. 5. SOFTWARE SETUP 5.3 A7VL133-VM Series Support CD NOTE: The support CD contents are subject to change at any ASUS web site. • Install Cyberlink® Video and Audio Applications: (optional) Installs Cyberlink ...CPU. • Browse Support CD: Allows you to view the support CD file list and contact information. • Exit: Exits the CD installation menu. (TO RETURN TO THE MAIN MENU, CLICK THE LEFT ARROW ON THE MENU) Additonal CD Content: Flash BIOS writer in the AFLASH folder 78 ASUS A7VL133-VM...