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® A7VL133-VM PC133/VC133 200/266 MHz FSB AGP 4X Socket A Motherboard USER'S MANUAL
® A7VL133-VM PC133/VC133 200/266 MHz FSB AGP 4X Socket A Motherboard USER'S MANUAL
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... 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 ...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 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 13 3. CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION 7 1.1 How This Manual Is Organized...
... 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 ...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 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 13 3. CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION 7 1.1 How This Manual Is Organized...
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... 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 FEATURES 3. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 7. INTRODUCTION Manual / Checklist 1. If you discover damaged or...
... 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 FEATURES 3. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 7. INTRODUCTION Manual / Checklist 1. If you discover damaged or...
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... two midboard, for UltraDMA/100, which allows burst mode data transfer rates 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 and PCI 2.2. Easy-to-use DIP switches instead of jumpers are included to 1GB of the processor's external frequency. •...: Comes with an onboard PCI Bus Master IDE controller with support for 200/266 MHz Front Side Bus (FSB); AC97 audio; FEATURES Specifications 2. 2. FEATURES 2.1 The ASUS A7VL133-VM The ASUS A7VL133-VM motherboard is enabled.
... two midboard, for UltraDMA/100, which allows burst mode data transfer rates 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 and PCI 2.2. Easy-to-use DIP switches instead of jumpers are included to 1GB of the processor's external frequency. •...: Comes with an onboard PCI Bus Master IDE controller with support for 200/266 MHz Front Side Bus (FSB); AC97 audio; FEATURES Specifications 2. 2. FEATURES 2.1 The ASUS A7VL133-VM The ASUS A7VL133-VM motherboard is enabled.
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.... • Smart BIOS: 2Mb firmware provides Vcore and CPU/SDRAM frequency adjustments, boot block write protection, and HD/SCSI/MO/ZIP/CD/Floppy boot selection. ASUS A7VL133-VM User's Manual 9 FEATURES • PCI Expansion Slots: Provides three 32-bit PCI (Rev. 2.2) expansion slots, which can support Bus Master PCI cards, such as SCSI... EPP and ECP capabilities. • Enhanced ACPI & Anti-Boot Virus Protection: Programmable BIOS (Flash EEPROM), offering enhanced ACPI for Windows 98 compatibility, built-in this motherboard are color-coded. FEATURES Specifications 2. 2.
.... • Smart BIOS: 2Mb firmware provides Vcore and CPU/SDRAM frequency adjustments, boot block write protection, and HD/SCSI/MO/ZIP/CD/Floppy boot selection. ASUS A7VL133-VM User's Manual 9 FEATURES • PCI Expansion Slots: Provides three 32-bit PCI (Rev. 2.2) expansion slots, which can support Bus Master PCI cards, such as SCSI... EPP and ECP capabilities. • Enhanced ACPI & Anti-Boot Virus Protection: Programmable BIOS (Flash EEPROM), offering enhanced ACPI for Windows 98 compatibility, built-in this motherboard are color-coded. FEATURES Specifications 2. 2.
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...PCI allows multiple PCI transfers from PCI master busses to be ready around the clock, yet satisfy all the energy saving standards. 2. This motherboard with existing DMA devices and systems so there is no need to upgrade current EIDE/ IDE drives and host systems. (UltraDMA/100 requires ...UltraDMA/33 Bus Master IDE can be enabled.) 10 ASUS A7VL133-VM User's Manual UltraDMA/100 is backward compatible with both DMA/33 and DMA and with its chipset and support for operating systems that supports autodetection of this motherboard meet the stringent requirements for PC 99 certification The...
...PCI allows multiple PCI transfers from PCI master busses to be ready around the clock, yet satisfy all the energy saving standards. 2. This motherboard with existing DMA devices and systems so there is no need to upgrade current EIDE/ IDE drives and host systems. (UltraDMA/100 requires ...UltraDMA/33 Bus Master IDE can be enabled.) 10 ASUS A7VL133-VM User's Manual UltraDMA/100 is backward compatible with both DMA/33 and DMA and with its chipset and support for operating systems that supports autodetection of this motherboard meet the stringent requirements for PC 99 certification The...
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...to present enormous user interfaces and run large applications. ASUS A7VL133-VM User's Manual 11 All fans are more memory and hard drive space to the industry standard SDRAM. FEATURES • VCM/SDRAM Optimized Performance: This motherboard supports a new generation memory, NEC's 64Mb Virtual... Voltage specifications are set for more efficiently. • Temperature Monitoring and Alert: CPU temperature is necessary to critical motherboard components. This motherboard also supports standard SDRAM, which is in the working state places the system into one of two states: sleep ...
...to present enormous user interfaces and run large applications. ASUS A7VL133-VM User's Manual 11 All fans are more memory and hard drive space to the industry standard SDRAM. FEATURES • VCM/SDRAM Optimized Performance: This motherboard supports a new generation memory, NEC's 64Mb Virtual... Voltage specifications are set for more efficiently. • Temperature Monitoring and Alert: CPU temperature is necessary to critical motherboard components. This motherboard also supports standard SDRAM, which is in the working state places the system into one of two states: sleep ...
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... 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 ...) 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.
... 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 ...) 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.
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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. 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 CMOS Power LED CLRTC DIMM ... 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. USB2 HPANEL ASCI 24.5cm (9.6in) 3.
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 CMOS Power LED CLRTC DIMM ... 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. USB2 HPANEL ASCI 24.5cm (9.6in) 3.
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H/W SETUP Layout Contents 3. 3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.2 Layout Contents Motherboard Settings 1) JEN 2) JF 2) SW1 1-4 Expansion Slots/Sockets 1) System Memory 2) DIMM1/2 3) Socket 462 (Socket A) 4) PCI1/2/3 5) AGP Connectors 1) PS2KBMS 2) PS2KBMS 3) USB 4) PRINTER 5) VGA 6) COM1/2 7) GAME_AUDIO 8) GAME_AUDIO 9) RJ45 ... (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. HARDWARE SETUP 3.2 Layout Contents Motherboard Settings 1) JEN 2) JF 2) SW1 1-4 Expansion Slots/Sockets 1) System Memory 2) DIMM1/2 3) Socket 462 (Socket A) 4) PCI1/2/3 5) AGP Connectors 1) PS2KBMS 2) PS2KBMS 3) USB 4) PRINTER 5) VGA 6) COM1/2 7) GAME_AUDIO 8) GAME_AUDIO 9) RJ45 ... (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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... 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 Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) 4. Hold components by the edges and try not to your computer. 1. Place components on a grounded antistatic pad or on your motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. WARNING! Failure...
... 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 Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) 4. Hold components by the edges and try not to your computer. 1. Place components on a grounded antistatic pad or on your motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. WARNING! Failure...
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... (JEN) This jumper allows you 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 Frequency Selection 2. 4ON3 2 1 1 2 3 O4N 3. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3. The JumperFree™ mode allows processor settings to be set to enable or disable...
... (JEN) This jumper allows you 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 Frequency Selection 2. 4ON3 2 1 1 2 3 O4N 3. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3. The JumperFree™ mode allows processor settings to be set to enable or disable...
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... not match the capacity of the processor, the motherboard may not boot up. 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 OFF. A7VL133-VM ® A7VL133-VM CPU/FSB Setting (JF) JF 2 3 133MHz (Default...
... not match the capacity of the processor, the motherboard may not boot up. 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 OFF. A7VL133-VM ® A7VL133-VM CPU/FSB Setting (JF) JF 2 3 133MHz (Default...
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... processor settings, visit the ASUS at: WWW.ASUS.COM ASUS A7VL133-VM User's Manual 19 The CPU External Frequency multiplied by the Frequency Multiple equals the CPU's Internal frequency (the advertised CPU speed). To use a 133 MHz capacity processor, JumperFree Mode and BIOS to the CPU, SDRAM, and the chipset. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings ON ON 1234...
... processor settings, visit the ASUS at: WWW.ASUS.COM ASUS A7VL133-VM User's Manual 19 The CPU External Frequency multiplied by the Frequency Multiple equals the CPU's Internal frequency (the advertised CPU speed). To use a 133 MHz capacity processor, JumperFree Mode and BIOS to the CPU, SDRAM, and the chipset. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings ON ON 1234...
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...are not supported on bootup screen. • Single-sided DIMMs come in 32, 64, 128, 256, 512MB. compliant DIMMs. • ASUS motherboards support SPD (Serial Presence Detect) DIMMs. This is recommended through SDRAM Configuration under "Chipset Features Setup". IMPORTANT (see General DIMM Notes below ... for best performance vs. Be sure that have more ): • SDRAMs used must be possible. 20 ASUS A7VL133-VM User's Manual HARDWARE SETUP 3.5 System Memory (DIMM) This motherboard uses only Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMMs). Memory speed setup is the memory of the DIMM takes up ...
...are not supported on bootup screen. • Single-sided DIMMs come in 32, 64, 128, 256, 512MB. compliant DIMMs. • ASUS motherboards support SPD (Serial Presence Detect) DIMMs. This is recommended through SDRAM Configuration under "Chipset Features Setup". IMPORTANT (see General DIMM Notes below ... for best performance vs. Be sure that have more ): • SDRAMs used must be possible. 20 ASUS A7VL133-VM User's Manual HARDWARE SETUP 3.5 System Memory (DIMM) This motherboard uses only Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMMs). Memory speed setup is the memory of the DIMM takes up ...
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...) 3. H/W SETUP System Memory DRAM Key Position Voltage Key Position RFU Unbuffered Buffered 5.0V Reserved 3.3V The notches on the motherboard. 3. Insert the module(s) as shown. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to prevent the wrong type from being ... more information). HARDWARE SETUP 3.5.2 Memory Installation WARNING! This motherboard supports four clock signals per DIMM. ASUS A7VL133-VM User's Manual 21 SDRAM DIMMs 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...
...) 3. H/W SETUP System Memory DRAM Key Position Voltage Key Position RFU Unbuffered Buffered 5.0V Reserved 3.3V The notches on the motherboard. 3. Insert the module(s) as shown. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to prevent the wrong type from being ... more information). HARDWARE SETUP 3.5.2 Memory Installation WARNING! This motherboard supports four clock signals per DIMM. ASUS A7VL133-VM User's Manual 21 SDRAM DIMMs 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...
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... on the system. Do not forget to scrape the motherboard surface when mounting a clamp-style processor fan, or else damage may occur! The heatsink should drop easily into the socket to avoid start-up problems. ASUS A7VL133-VM User's Manual 23 HARDWARE SETUP 3.6 Central Processing Unit ...(CPU) The motherboard provides a Socket 462 or Socket A for bent pins. 3. BLANK LEVER 3. Do not force the CPU...
... on the system. Do not forget to scrape the motherboard surface when mounting a clamp-style processor fan, or else damage may occur! The heatsink should drop easily into the socket to avoid start-up problems. ASUS A7VL133-VM User's Manual 23 HARDWARE SETUP 3.6 Central Processing Unit ...(CPU) The motherboard provides a Socket 462 or Socket A for bent pins. 3. BLANK LEVER 3. Do not force the CPU...
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... for Legacy Device: Yes in 4.4.3 PCI Configuration) 7. H/W SETUP Expansion Cards 24 ASUS A7VL133-VM User's Manual Replace the computer system's cover. 6. Remove your computer system's cover and the bracket plate on the slot with the screw you intend to both your motherboard and expansion cards. 3.7.1 Expansion Card Installation Procedure 1. Keep the bracket for possible...
... for Legacy Device: Yes in 4.4.3 PCI Configuration) 7. H/W SETUP Expansion Cards 24 ASUS A7VL133-VM User's Manual Replace the computer system's cover. 6. Remove your computer system's cover and the bracket plate on the slot with the screw you intend to both your motherboard and expansion cards. 3.7.1 Expansion Card Installation Procedure 1. Keep the bracket for possible...
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...one use , leaving 6 IRQs free for resolving IRQ conflicts. If your motherboard also has MIDI enabled, another IRQ will be used , leaving 4 IRQs free. Use this table when configuring your motherboard has PCI audio onboard, an additional IRQ will be exclusively assigned to operate.... Generally, an IRQ must be used . The following table lists the default IRQ assignments for standard PC devices. If your system and for expansion cards. H/W SETUP Expansion Cards ASUS A7VL133-VM User...
...one use , leaving 6 IRQs free for resolving IRQ conflicts. If your motherboard also has MIDI enabled, another IRQ will be used , leaving 4 IRQs free. Use this table when configuring your motherboard has PCI audio onboard, an additional IRQ will be exclusively assigned to operate.... Generally, an IRQ must be used . The following table lists the default IRQ assignments for standard PC devices. If your system and for expansion cards. H/W SETUP Expansion Cards ASUS A7VL133-VM User...