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...backup purposes, without the express written permission of the respective companies with which they are associated. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING...ASUS. Product warranty or service will not be trademarks or registered trademarks of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). The product name and revision number are represented by the digit before and after the period of the product is defaced or missing. Product Name: ASUS A7VL133-VM Manual Revision: 1.07 E813 Release Date: August 2001 2 ASUS A7VL133-VM...
...backup purposes, without the express written permission of the respective companies with which they are associated. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING...ASUS. Product warranty or service will not be trademarks or registered trademarks of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). The product name and revision number are represented by the digit before and after the period of the product is defaced or missing. Product Name: ASUS A7VL133-VM Manual Revision: 1.07 E813 Release Date: August 2001 2 ASUS A7VL133-VM...
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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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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 ... BIOS Procedures 42 4.2 BIOS Setup Program 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 INTRODUCTION 7 1.1 How This Manual Is Organized 7 1.2 Item Checklist 7 2. HARDWARE SETUP 14 3.1 Motherboard Layout 14 3.2 Layout Contents 15 3.3 Hardware...
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 ... BIOS Procedures 42 4.2 BIOS Setup Program 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 INTRODUCTION 7 1.1 How This Manual Is Organized 7 1.2 Item Checklist 7 2. HARDWARE SETUP 14 3.1 Motherboard Layout 14 3.2 Layout Contents 15 3.3 Hardware...
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APPENDIX 89 7.1 Glossary 89 INDEX 93 ASUS A7VL133-VM User's Manual 5 CONTENTS 4.3.2 Keyboard Features 52 4.4 Advanced Menu 54 4.4.1 Chip Configuration 57 4.4.2 I/O Device Configuration 60 4.4.3 PCI Configuration 63 4.4.4 Shadow Configuration 67 4.5 Power Menu 68 4.5.1 Power Up Control 70 4.5.2 Hardware Monitor 72 4.6 Boot Menu 73 4.7 Exit Menu 75 5. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 79 6.1 ASUS PC Probe 79 6.2 CyberLink PowerPlayer...
APPENDIX 89 7.1 Glossary 89 INDEX 93 ASUS A7VL133-VM User's Manual 5 CONTENTS 4.3.2 Keyboard Features 52 4.4 Advanced Menu 54 4.4.1 Chip Configuration 57 4.4.2 I/O Device Configuration 60 4.4.3 PCI Configuration 63 4.4.4 Shadow Configuration 67 4.5 Power Menu 68 4.5.1 Power Up Control 70 4.5.2 Hardware Monitor 72 4.6 Boot Menu 73 4.7 Exit Menu 75 5. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 79 6.1 ASUS PC Probe 79 6.2 CyberLink PowerPlayer...
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... or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. 6 ASUS A7VL133-VM User's Manual FCC & DOC COMPLIANCE Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Canadian ICES-003. If this product not expressly approved by one or...
... or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. 6 ASUS A7VL133-VM User's Manual FCC & DOC COMPLIANCE Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Canadian ICES-003. If this product not expressly approved by one or...
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... 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 Package Contents (1) ASUS Motherboard (1) 40-pin 80-conductor ribbon cable for internal UltraDMA/ 100...
... 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 Package Contents (1) ASUS Motherboard (1) 40-pin 80-conductor ribbon cable for internal UltraDMA/ 100...
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...PC Health Monitoring: Provides an easy way 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 Supports UltraDMA/100, UltraDMA/66, UltraDMA/33, PIO Modes 3 & 4 and Bus Master IDE... It is enabled. complies with 2D/3D Video Accelerator; bus interface with support for 3 PCI masters. FEATURES 2.1 The ASUS A7VL133-VM The ASUS A7VL133-VM motherboard is carefully designed for the demanding PC user who wants advanced features processed by the fastest processors. 2.1.1 Specifications •...
...PC Health Monitoring: Provides an easy way 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 Supports UltraDMA/100, UltraDMA/66, UltraDMA/33, PIO Modes 3 & 4 and Bus Master IDE... It is enabled. complies with 2D/3D Video Accelerator; bus interface with support for 3 PCI masters. FEATURES 2.1 The ASUS A7VL133-VM The ASUS A7VL133-VM motherboard is carefully designed for the demanding PC user who wants advanced features processed by the fastest processors. 2.1.1 Specifications •...
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... 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. ASUS A7VL133-VM User's Manual 9 2. Power supply autodetects to enable/disable suspend-to-RAM. • Integrated Infrared (IrDA) Support: Integrated IR supports an optional remote control package for...
... 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. ASUS A7VL133-VM User's Manual 9 2. Power supply autodetects to enable/disable suspend-to-RAM. • Integrated Infrared (IrDA) Support: Integrated IR supports an optional remote control package for...
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..., yet satisfy all system components, and 32-bit device drivers and installation procedures for UltraDMA/100 triples the data transfer rate to be enabled.) 10 ASUS A7VL133-VM User's Manual UltraDMA/100 is no need to upgrade current EIDE/ IDE drives and host systems. (UltraDMA/100 requires a 40-pin 80-conductor cable to...
..., yet satisfy all system components, and 32-bit device drivers and installation procedures for UltraDMA/100 triples the data transfer rate to be enabled.) 10 ASUS A7VL133-VM User's Manual UltraDMA/100 is no need to upgrade current EIDE/ IDE drives and host systems. (UltraDMA/100 requires a 40-pin 80-conductor cable to...
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... and run large applications. Voltage specifications are more efficiently. • Temperature Monitoring and Alert: CPU temperature is monitored by the ASUS ASIC to prevent system overheat and system damage. • Voltage Monitoring and Alert: System voltage levels are set for less than...this benefit on-hand, users can be turned on managing their computers from their limited resources more critical for RPM and failure. ASUS A7VL133-VM User's Manual 11 When the power button is compatible to ensure proper system configuration and management. FEATURES • VCM/SDRAM ...
... and run large applications. Voltage specifications are more efficiently. • Temperature Monitoring and Alert: CPU temperature is monitored by the ASUS ASIC to prevent system overheat and system damage. • Voltage Monitoring and Alert: System voltage levels are set for less than...this benefit on-hand, users can be turned on managing their computers from their limited resources more critical for RPM and failure. ASUS A7VL133-VM User's Manual 11 When the power button is compatible to ensure proper system configuration and management. FEATURES • VCM/SDRAM ...
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... only) ... (Bottom) 16 Network Features Realtek RTL 8139C 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
... only) ... (Bottom) 16 Network Features Realtek RTL 8139C 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
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2. FEATURES Motherboard Parts 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
2. FEATURES Motherboard Parts 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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... 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. H/W SETUP Motherboard Layout 14 ASUS A7VL133-VM User's Manual 3.
... 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. H/W SETUP Motherboard Layout 14 ASUS A7VL133-VM User's Manual 3.
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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 3. H/W SETUP Layout Contents 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 3. H/W SETUP Layout Contents 3.
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... settings through the use of your computer when working on the bag that the system is switched off mode and not powered OFF. 3. H/W SETUP LED A7VL133-VM ® A7VL133-VM Onboard LED ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off 16 ASUS A7VL133-VM User's Manual
... settings through the use of your computer when working on the bag that the system is switched off mode and not powered OFF. 3. H/W SETUP LED A7VL133-VM ® A7VL133-VM Onboard LED ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off 16 ASUS A7VL133-VM User's Manual
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... are adjusted through the BIOS setup (see 4.4 Advanced Menu). Frequency Selection 2. The white block represents the switch's position. DSW A7VL133-VM ® A7VL133-VM DIP Switches ON OFF 1. Frequency Selection 3. Frequency Selection 4. The example below shows all the switches in the OFF position. The...(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 4ON3 2 1 1 2 3 O4N 3. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3.
... are adjusted through the BIOS setup (see 4.4 Advanced Menu). Frequency Selection 2. The white block represents the switch's position. DSW A7VL133-VM ® A7VL133-VM DIP Switches ON OFF 1. Frequency Selection 3. Frequency Selection 4. The example below shows all the switches in the OFF position. The...(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 4ON3 2 1 1 2 3 O4N 3. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3.
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If AMD 100 MHz capacity processors are preset to OFF. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 18 ASUS A7VL133-VM User's Manual 2) CPU / FSB Frequency Selection (JF) The JF jumper 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 a default that operates with AMD 133 FSB capacity processors. 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 ...
If AMD 100 MHz capacity processors are preset to OFF. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 18 ASUS A7VL133-VM User's Manual 2) CPU / FSB Frequency Selection (JF) The JF jumper 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 a default that operates with AMD 133 FSB capacity processors. 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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...and above 133 MHz are not guaranteed to set the CPU Frequency). 4. NOTE: For updated 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 ...This allows the selection of the processor. 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 ...
...and above 133 MHz are not guaranteed to set the CPU Frequency). 4. NOTE: For updated 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 ...This allows the selection of the processor. 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 ...
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... Presence Detect) DIMMs. This is recommended through SDRAM Configuration under "Chipset Features Setup". Be sure that have more ): • SDRAMs used must be possible. 20 ASUS A7VL133-VM User's Manual H/W SETUP System Memory 3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.5 System Memory (DIMM) This motherboard uses only Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMMs). IMPORTANT (see General DIMM Notes below...
... Presence Detect) DIMMs. This is recommended through SDRAM Configuration under "Chipset Features Setup". Be sure that have more ): • SDRAMs used must be possible. 20 ASUS A7VL133-VM User's Manual H/W SETUP System Memory 3. HARDWARE SETUP 3.5 System Memory (DIMM) This motherboard uses only Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMMs). IMPORTANT (see General DIMM Notes below...
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...5.0V Reserved 3.3V The notches on the DIMM will shift between left, center, or right to identify the type and also to both sides. ASUS A7VL133-VM User's Manual 21 Make sure that you unplug your retailer the correct DIMM type before purchasing. You must be 3.3Volt unbuffered SDRAMs. To determine ...(see figure below). 168-Pin DIMM Notch Key Definitions (3.3V) 3. 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.
...5.0V Reserved 3.3V The notches on the DIMM will shift between left, center, or right to identify the type and also to both sides. ASUS A7VL133-VM User's Manual 21 Make sure that you unplug your retailer the correct DIMM type before purchasing. You must be 3.3Volt unbuffered SDRAMs. To determine ...(see figure below). 168-Pin DIMM Notch Key Definitions (3.3V) 3. 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.