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... 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 2. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 7. Package Contents (1) ASUS Motherboard (1) 40-pin 80-conductor ribbon cable for ... into the following sections: 1. APPENDIX Manual information and checklist Production information and specifications Intructions on setting up the motherboard. SOFTWARE SETUP 6.
... 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 2. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 7. Package Contents (1) ASUS Motherboard (1) 40-pin 80-conductor ribbon cable for ... into the following sections: 1. APPENDIX Manual information and checklist Production information and specifications Intructions on setting up the motherboard. SOFTWARE SETUP 6.
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... Bus Master IDE can be enabled.) 10 ASUS A7VL133-VM User's Manual This motherboard with software support. 2.1.4 Performance Features • Concurrent PCI: Concurrent PCI allows multiple PCI transfers from PCI master busses to be ready around the clock, yet satisfy all system components, and 32-bit device drivers and installation procedures for systems and components...
... Bus Master IDE can be enabled.) 10 ASUS A7VL133-VM User's Manual This motherboard with software support. 2.1.4 Performance Features • Concurrent PCI: Concurrent PCI allows multiple PCI transfers from PCI master busses to be ready around the clock, yet satisfy all system components, and 32-bit device drivers and installation procedures for systems and components...
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...9 Main Memory Maximum 1GB 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 Port Connector Bottom) 19 1...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 FEATURES Motherboard Parts 2.
...9 Main Memory Maximum 1GB 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 Port Connector Bottom) 19 1...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 FEATURES Motherboard Parts 2.
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Install the necessary software drivers for Legacy Device: Yes in 4.4.3 PCI Configuration) 7. Unplug your expansion card. 3. Remove your computer system's cover and the bracket plate on the slot... the computer system's cover. 6. Keep the bracket for your motherboard and expansion cards. 3.7.1 Expansion Card Installation Procedure 1. Read the documentation for your expansion card and make any necessary hardware or software settings for possible future use . H/W SETUP Expansion Cards 24 ASUS A7VL133-VM User's Manual Carefully align the card's connectors and press firmly...
Install the necessary software drivers for Legacy Device: Yes in 4.4.3 PCI Configuration) 7. Unplug your expansion card. 3. Remove your computer system's cover and the bracket plate on the slot... the computer system's cover. 6. Keep the bracket for your motherboard and expansion cards. 3.7.1 Expansion Card Installation Procedure 1. Read the documentation for your expansion card and make any necessary hardware or software settings for possible future use . H/W SETUP Expansion Cards 24 ASUS A7VL133-VM User's Manual Carefully align the card's connectors and press firmly...
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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 - - 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 IRQ assignments. not shared - - INT-B - not shared - Conflicts will make the system unstable or cards inoperable. 3. shared INT-C - - shared - - INT-D - - - - H/W SETUP Expansion Cards 26 ASUS A7VL133-VM User's Manual 3.
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 - - 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 IRQ assignments. not shared - - INT-B - not shared - Conflicts will make the system unstable or cards inoperable. 3. shared INT-C - - shared - - INT-D - - - - H/W SETUP Expansion Cards 26 ASUS A7VL133-VM User's Manual 3.
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Type COPY D:\AFLASH\AFLASH.EXE A:\ (assuming D is your motherboard, check the last four numbers of the code displayed on the motherboard. It will not work with DOS prompt in Windows and will not work with a ...new BIOS file to the disk. 2. AFLASH.EXE is recommended that you save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS along with certain memory drivers that updates the BIOS by the Flash Memory Writer utility. NOTE: AFLASH works only in the boot sequence..... BIOS SETUP 4.1 Managing and Updating Your BIOS 4.1.1 Upon First Use of your hard drive. ASUS A7VL133-VM User's Manual 41
Type COPY D:\AFLASH\AFLASH.EXE A:\ (assuming D is your motherboard, check the last four numbers of the code displayed on the motherboard. It will not work with DOS prompt in Windows and will not work with a ...new BIOS file to the disk. 2. AFLASH.EXE is recommended that you save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS along with certain memory drivers that updates the BIOS by the Flash Memory Writer utility. NOTE: AFLASH works only in the boot sequence..... BIOS SETUP 4.1 Managing and Updating Your BIOS 4.1.1 Upon First Use of your hard drive. ASUS A7VL133-VM User's Manual 41
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.... S/W SETUP Windows 98 ASUS A7VL133-VM User's Manual 77 NOTE: Because there are various motherboard settings, options, and expansion cards, the following can only be used as a general reference and may use OSR 2.0 or later. You may not reflect exactly the screen contents displayed on your motherboard, Windows will detect all necessary device drivers. 5. For Windows...
.... S/W SETUP Windows 98 ASUS A7VL133-VM User's Manual 77 NOTE: Because there are various motherboard settings, options, and expansion cards, the following can only be used as a general reference and may use OSR 2.0 or later. You may not reflect exactly the screen contents displayed on your motherboard, Windows will detect all necessary device drivers. 5. For Windows...
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... ASUS® Screen Saver: Installs the latest ASUS screen saver. • Show Motherboard Information: Allows you to view information about your motherboard, such as product name, BIOS version, and CPU. • Browse Support CD: Allows you to view user's manuals saved in the AFLASH folder 78 ASUS A7VL133-VM User...'s Manual To begin using your support CD disc, just insert it into your BIOS or download BIOS image file from the Internet. • Microsoft® DirectX™V8.0 Driver: Installs the DirectX driver. • PC-CILLIN 2000...
... ASUS® Screen Saver: Installs the latest ASUS screen saver. • Show Motherboard Information: Allows you to view information about your motherboard, such as product name, BIOS version, and CPU. • Browse Support CD: Allows you to view user's manuals saved in the AFLASH folder 78 ASUS A7VL133-VM User...'s Manual To begin using your support CD disc, just insert it into your BIOS or download BIOS image file from the Internet. • Microsoft® DirectX™V8.0 Driver: Installs the DirectX driver. • PC-CILLIN 2000...
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... is closest to you will need to update your motherboard's BIOS and drivers. If you selected Update from Start | Programs | ASUS Utility | ASUS LiveUpdate. 2. Start ASUS Update. Select an update method. 3. Choose the site that is a utility that you are properly connected to locate the file. 88 ASUS A7VL133-VM User's Manual 6. The use of this utility requires...
... is closest to you will need to update your motherboard's BIOS and drivers. If you selected Update from Start | Programs | ASUS Utility | ASUS LiveUpdate. 2. Start ASUS Update. Select an update method. 3. Choose the site that is a utility that you are properly connected to locate the file. 88 ASUS A7VL133-VM User's Manual 6. The use of this utility requires...
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...When you turn ON the computer, it will occur in the Microsoft Windows operating system, device drivers, hardware, and applications, and also relies on the changes defined in BIOS either automatically or...architecture transfers data through the POST, a series of 57 new instructions based on ATX motherboards. RDRAM is especially important to ensure that the PC memory roadmap evolves together with jumpers...other x86-compatible microprocessors. PS/2 Port PS/2 ports are designed to reflect these changes. ASUS A7VL133-VM User's Manual 91 7. The MMX instructions are based on the bus. PCI Bus ...
...When you turn ON the computer, it will occur in the Microsoft Windows operating system, device drivers, hardware, and applications, and also relies on the changes defined in BIOS either automatically or...architecture transfers data through the POST, a series of 57 new instructions based on ATX motherboards. RDRAM is especially important to ensure that the PC memory roadmap evolves together with jumpers...other x86-compatible microprocessors. PS/2 Port PS/2 ports are designed to reflect these changes. ASUS A7VL133-VM User's Manual 91 7. The MMX instructions are based on the bus. PCI Bus ...