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..., modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is defaced or missing. Product Name: ASUS A7VL133-VM Manual Revision: 1.07 E813 Release Date: August 2001 2 ASUS A7VL133-VM User's Manual ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT...used only for identification or explanation and to the owners' benefit, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME...
..., modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is defaced or missing. Product Name: ASUS A7VL133-VM Manual Revision: 1.07 E813 Release Date: August 2001 2 ASUS A7VL133-VM User's Manual ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT...used only for identification or explanation and to the owners' benefit, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME...
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...) Notebook (Tel): +886-2-2890-7122 (English) Desktop/Server (Tel):+886-2-2890-7123 (English) Fax: +886-2-2893-7775 Email: tsd@asus.com.tw WWW: www.asus.com.tw FTP: ftp.asus.com.tw/pub/ASUS ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America) Marketing Address: 6737 Mowry Avenue, Mowry Business Center, Building 2 Newark, CA 94560, USA Fax: +1-510-608-4555... Fax: +49-2102-9599-11 Support (Email): www.asuscom.de/de/support (for online support) WWW: www.asuscom.de FTP: ftp.asuscom.de/pub/ASUSCOM ASUS A7VL133-VM User's Manual 3
...) Notebook (Tel): +886-2-2890-7122 (English) Desktop/Server (Tel):+886-2-2890-7123 (English) Fax: +886-2-2893-7775 Email: tsd@asus.com.tw WWW: www.asus.com.tw FTP: ftp.asus.com.tw/pub/ASUS ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America) Marketing Address: 6737 Mowry Avenue, Mowry Business Center, Building 2 Newark, CA 94560, USA Fax: +1-510-608-4555... Fax: +49-2102-9599-11 Support (Email): www.asuscom.de/de/support (for online support) WWW: www.asuscom.de FTP: ftp.asuscom.de/pub/ASUSCOM ASUS A7VL133-VM User's Manual 3
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... 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 CONTENTS 1. HARDWARE SETUP 14 3.1 Motherboard Layout 14 3.2 Layout Contents 15 3.3 Hardware Setup Procedure 16 3.4 Motherboard... 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 10 2.1.5 Intelligence 11 2.2 Motherboard Components 12 2.2.1 Component Locations ...
... 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 CONTENTS 1. HARDWARE SETUP 14 3.1 Motherboard Layout 14 3.2 Layout Contents 15 3.3 Hardware Setup Procedure 16 3.4 Motherboard... 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 10 2.1.5 Intelligence 11 2.2 Motherboard Components 12 2.2.1 Component Locations ...
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APPENDIX 89 7.1 Glossary 89 INDEX 93 ASUS A7VL133-VM User's Manual 5 SOFTWARE REFERENCE 79 6.1 ASUS PC Probe 79 6.2 CyberLink PowerPlayer SE 84 6.3 CyberLink PowerDVD 84 6.4 CyberLink VideoLive Mail 86 6.5 ASUS LiveUpdate 88 7. SOFTWARE SETUP 77 5.1 Install Operating System 77 5.2 Start Windows 77 5.3 A7VL133-VM Series Support CD 78 6. CONTENTS 4.3.2 Keyboard Features 52 4.4 Advanced Menu 54 4.4.1 Chip Configuration 57...
APPENDIX 89 7.1 Glossary 89 INDEX 93 ASUS A7VL133-VM User's Manual 5 SOFTWARE REFERENCE 79 6.1 ASUS PC Probe 79 6.2 CyberLink PowerPlayer SE 84 6.3 CyberLink PowerDVD 84 6.4 CyberLink VideoLive Mail 86 6.5 ASUS LiveUpdate 88 7. SOFTWARE SETUP 77 5.1 Install Operating System 77 5.2 Start Windows 77 5.3 A7VL133-VM Series Support CD 78 6. CONTENTS 4.3.2 Keyboard Features 52 4.4 Advanced Menu 54 4.4.1 Chip Configuration 57...
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...: Office of the FCC Rules. Government Printing Office. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. 6 ASUS A7VL133-VM User's Manual This equipment has been tested and found to comply with Canadian ICES-003. Any changes or modifications to this equipment does cause harmful...
...: Office of the FCC Rules. Government Printing Office. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. 6 ASUS A7VL133-VM User's Manual This equipment has been tested and found to comply with Canadian ICES-003. Any changes or modifications to this equipment does cause harmful...
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... and checklist Production information and specifications Intructions on setting up the motherboard. BIOS SETUP 5. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 7. 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...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 FEATURES 3. INTRODUCTION 1.1...
... and checklist Production information and specifications Intructions on setting up the motherboard. BIOS SETUP 5. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 7. 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...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 FEATURES 3. INTRODUCTION 1.1...
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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 It is optimized to deliver enhanced AMD Athlon™/Duron™ processor system performance. • "Super South" ... 16, 32, 64, 128, 256, or 512MB) SDRAM up to 4 USB ports, two on two channels. FEATURES Specifications 2. FEATURES 2.1 The ASUS A7VL133-VM The ASUS A7VL133-VM motherboard is enabled. complies with 2D/3D Video Accelerator; 2. up to 100MB/ sec; and PCI 2.2.
... 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 It is optimized to deliver enhanced AMD Athlon™/Duron™ processor system performance. • "Super South" ... 16, 32, 64, 128, 256, or 512MB) SDRAM up to 4 USB ports, two on two channels. FEATURES Specifications 2. FEATURES 2.1 The ASUS A7VL133-VM The ASUS A7VL133-VM motherboard is enabled. complies with 2D/3D Video Accelerator; 2. up to 100MB/ sec; and PCI 2.2.
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ASUS A7VL133-VM User's Manual 9 FEATURES Specifications 2. FEATURES • PCI Expansion Slots: Provides three 32-bit PCI (Rev. 2.2) expansion slots, which allows hardware to communicate within a standard protocol ...
ASUS A7VL133-VM User's Manual 9 FEATURES Specifications 2. FEATURES • PCI Expansion Slots: Provides three 32-bit PCI (Rev. 2.2) expansion slots, which allows hardware to communicate within a standard protocol ...
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...-conductor cable 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 Performance 2. FEATURES 2.1.2 Special Features • ACPI Ready: Advanced Configuration Power Interface (ACPI) provides more Energy Saving Features for Windows95/98/NT...
...-conductor cable 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 Performance 2. FEATURES 2.1.2 Special Features • ACPI Ready: Advanced Configuration Power Interface (ACPI) provides more Energy Saving Features for Windows95/98/NT...
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... to 50% higher SDRAM speed at reduced power consumption of two states: sleep mode or soft-off automatically even in 4.5 Power Menu). ASUS A7VL133-VM User's Manual 11 With this benefit on-hand, users can be turned on the BIOS or OS setting (see PWR Button < 4... Monitoring and Alert: CPU temperature is compatible to critical motherboard components. This motherboard also supports standard SDRAM, which is monitored by the ASUS ASIC to prevent system overheat and system damage. • Voltage Monitoring and Alert: System voltage levels are used up to present enormous...
... to 50% higher SDRAM speed at reduced power consumption of two states: sleep mode or soft-off automatically even in 4.5 Power Menu). ASUS A7VL133-VM User's Manual 11 With this benefit on-hand, users can be turned on the BIOS or OS setting (see PWR Button < 4... Monitoring and Alert: CPU temperature is compatible to critical motherboard components. This motherboard also supports standard SDRAM, which is monitored by the ASUS ASIC to prevent system overheat and system damage. • Voltage Monitoring and Alert: System voltage levels are used up to present enormous...
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... 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 2. Location Processor Support Socket A (462) for locations. FEATURES Motherboard Parts 2.
... 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 2. Location Processor Support Socket A (462) for locations. FEATURES Motherboard Parts 2.
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FEATURES Motherboard Parts 2. 2. FEATURES 2.2.1 Component Locations 1 2 3 4 21 20 19 18 17 16 5 6 78 15 14 - 13 12 11 10 9 ASUS A7VL133-VM User's Manual 13
FEATURES Motherboard Parts 2. 2. FEATURES 2.2.1 Component Locations 1 2 3 4 21 20 19 18 17 16 5 6 78 15 14 - 13 12 11 10 9 ASUS A7VL133-VM User's Manual 13
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3. USB2 HPANEL ASCI 24.5cm (9.6in) 3. H/W SETUP Motherboard Layout 14 ASUS A7VL133-VM User's Manual HARDWARE SETUP 3.1 Motherboard Layout PS/2 T: Mouse B: Keyboard USB Top: T: USB1 RJ-45 B: USB2 COM1 24.5cm (9.6in) CPU_FAN Socket A CR2032 3V Lithium Cell ... Line In Mic In Realtek Fast Enternet VIA VT8364A Chipset SW1 JF JEN 0 1 2 3 CD AUX Audio Codec HPHONE MODEM Audio Chip PCI Slot 1 PCI Slot 2 A7VL133-VM PCI Slot 3 ® COM2 VIA VT82C686B Chipset IR IDELED Grayed components are optional at the time of purchase.
3. USB2 HPANEL ASCI 24.5cm (9.6in) 3. H/W SETUP Motherboard Layout 14 ASUS A7VL133-VM User's Manual HARDWARE SETUP 3.1 Motherboard Layout PS/2 T: Mouse B: Keyboard USB Top: T: USB1 RJ-45 B: USB2 COM1 24.5cm (9.6in) CPU_FAN Socket A CR2032 3V Lithium Cell ... Line In Mic In Realtek Fast Enternet VIA VT8364A Chipset SW1 JF JEN 0 1 2 3 CD AUX Audio Codec HPHONE MODEM Audio Chip PCI Slot 1 PCI Slot 2 A7VL133-VM PCI Slot 3 ® COM2 VIA VT82C686B Chipset IR IDELED Grayed components are optional at the time of purchase.
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... (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 H/W SETUP Layout Contents 3. 3.
... (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 H/W SETUP Layout Contents 3. 3.
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... your hands to a safely grounded object or to touch the IC chips, leads 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 WARNING! Computer motherboards and expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. If you unplug your computer...
... your hands to a safely grounded object or to touch the IC chips, leads 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 WARNING! Computer motherboards and expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. If you unplug your computer...
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... Setting (JEN) This jumper allows you to be set to "OFF" SW1 ON 1234 JEN 12 JEN OFF 23 A7VL133-VM Disable ® Jumper Mode A7VL133-VM JumperFree™ Mode Setting Enable JumperFree Mode (Default) ASUS A7VL133-VM User's Manual 17 Jumper Setting JEN JumperFree™ Jumper Mode [2-3] (default) [1-2] DSW Setting : In JumperFree™ mode, DIP switches...
... Setting (JEN) This jumper allows you to be set to "OFF" SW1 ON 1234 JEN 12 JEN OFF 23 A7VL133-VM Disable ® Jumper Mode A7VL133-VM JumperFree™ Mode Setting Enable JumperFree Mode (Default) ASUS A7VL133-VM User's Manual 17 Jumper Setting JEN JumperFree™ Jumper Mode [2-3] (default) [1-2] DSW Setting : In JumperFree™ mode, DIP switches...
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... to run the FSB at 133 MHz and the JF jumper is set to the 100 MHz setting shown below. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 18 ASUS A7VL133-VM User's Manual A7VL133-VM ® A7VL133-VM CPU/FSB Setting (JF) JF 2 3 133MHz (Default) 1 2 100MHz 3. If the JF and switch settings do not match the capacity of the processor, the...
... to run the FSB at 133 MHz and the JF jumper is set to the 100 MHz setting shown below. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 18 ASUS A7VL133-VM User's Manual A7VL133-VM ® A7VL133-VM CPU/FSB Setting (JF) JF 2 3 133MHz (Default) 1 2 100MHz 3. If the JF and switch settings do not match the capacity of the processor, the...
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...to Jumper Mode: [1-2]; (See 1, p. 18). 3. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings ON ON 1234 CPU 100MHz 1234 103MHz ON ON A7VL133-VM ® 1234 CPU 105MHz 1234 133MHz A7VL133-VM CPU External Frequency Selection External Frequency Table CPU PCI (MHz) (MHz) Frequency Selection Switches 1 2 3 4 100.00 103.00...set to make adjustments. 3. Otherwise, if JumperFree Mode is not recommended. NOTE: For updated processor settings, visit the ASUS at: WWW.ASUS.COM ASUS A7VL133-VM User's Manual 19 Overclocking your processor is enabled, all DSW (SW1) switches must be set to OFF and the JEN...
...to Jumper Mode: [1-2]; (See 1, p. 18). 3. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings ON ON 1234 CPU 100MHz 1234 103MHz ON ON A7VL133-VM ® 1234 CPU 105MHz 1234 133MHz A7VL133-VM CPU External Frequency Selection External Frequency Table CPU PCI (MHz) (MHz) Frequency Selection Switches 1 2 3 4 100.00 103.00...set to make adjustments. 3. Otherwise, if JumperFree Mode is not recommended. NOTE: For updated processor settings, visit the ASUS at: WWW.ASUS.COM ASUS A7VL133-VM User's Manual 19 Overclocking your processor is enabled, all DSW (SW1) switches must be set to OFF and the JEN...
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... motherboard. • For the system CPU bus to 1GB. WARNING! Be sure that have more ): • SDRAMs used must be possible. 20 ASUS A7VL133-VM User's Manual compliant DIMMs. • ASUS motherboards support SPD (Serial Presence Detect) DIMMs. This is recommended through SDRAM Configuration under "Chipset Features Setup". Install memory in any combination as...
... motherboard. • For the system CPU bus to 1GB. WARNING! Be sure that have more ): • SDRAMs used must be possible. 20 ASUS A7VL133-VM User's Manual compliant DIMMs. • ASUS motherboards support SPD (Serial Presence Detect) DIMMs. This is recommended through SDRAM Configuration under "Chipset Features Setup". Install memory in any combination as...
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... shown. DRAM SIMM modules have a higher pin density. 20 Pins 60 Pins 88 Pins A7VL133-VM ® A7VL133-VM 168-Pin DIMM Sockets The DIMMs must tell your power supply when adding or removing memory modules or other system components. ASUS A7VL133-VM User's Manual 21 Make sure that you unplug your retailer the correct DIMM type...
... shown. DRAM SIMM modules have a higher pin density. 20 Pins 60 Pins 88 Pins A7VL133-VM ® A7VL133-VM 168-Pin DIMM Sockets The DIMMs must tell your power supply when adding or removing memory modules or other system components. ASUS A7VL133-VM User's Manual 21 Make sure that you unplug your retailer the correct DIMM type...