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...CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. Product Name: ASUS A7VL133-VM Manual Revision: 1.07 E813 Release Date: August 2001 2 ASUS A7VL133-VM User's Manual IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL...itself. Manual revisions are both printed on the following page. For previous or updated manuals, BIOS, drivers, or product release information, contact ASUS at http://www.asus.com.tw or through any means, except documentation kept by the digit before and after the period of...
...CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. Product Name: ASUS A7VL133-VM Manual Revision: 1.07 E813 Release Date: August 2001 2 ASUS A7VL133-VM User's Manual IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL...itself. Manual revisions are both printed on the following page. For previous or updated manuals, BIOS, drivers, or product release information, contact ASUS at http://www.asus.com.tw or through any means, except documentation kept by the digit before and after the period of...
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BIOS SETUP 5. SOFTWARE SETUP 6. 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 for the ... 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 SOFTWARE REFERENCE 7. INTRODUCTION Manual / Checklist 1. If you discover...
BIOS SETUP 5. SOFTWARE SETUP 6. 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 for the ... 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 SOFTWARE REFERENCE 7. INTRODUCTION Manual / Checklist 1. If you discover...
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... features implemented in the OS, PCs can handle rates up to be ready around the clock, yet satisfy all system components, and 32-bit device drivers and installation procedures for Windows95/98/NT . FEATURES 2.1.2 Special Features • ACPI Ready: Advanced Configuration Power Interface (ACPI) provides more Energy Saving Features for 100... master busses 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 implemented in the OS, PCs can handle rates up to be ready around the clock, yet satisfy all system components, and 32-bit device drivers and installation procedures for Windows95/98/NT . FEATURES 2.1.2 Special Features • ACPI Ready: Advanced Configuration Power Interface (ACPI) provides more Energy Saving Features for 100... master busses 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
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...EEPROM 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 VGA ... 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.
...EEPROM 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 VGA ... 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.
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... the bracket for Legacy Device: Yes in 4.4.3 PCI Configuration) 7. Secure the card on the slot you removed above. 5. H/W SETUP Expansion Cards 24 ASUS A7VL133-VM User's Manual Install the necessary software drivers for your motherboard and expansion cards. 3.7.1 Expansion Card Installation Procedure 1. Unplug your expansion card. 3. Remove your computer system's cover and the bracket...
... the bracket for Legacy Device: Yes in 4.4.3 PCI Configuration) 7. Secure the card on the slot you removed above. 5. H/W SETUP Expansion Cards 24 ASUS A7VL133-VM User's Manual Install the necessary software drivers for your motherboard and expansion cards. 3.7.1 Expansion Card Installation Procedure 1. Unplug your expansion card. 3. Remove your computer system's cover and the bracket...
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INT-B - INT-D - - - - 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. shared INT-C - - shared - - shared - - - H/W SETUP Expansion Cards 26 ASUS A7VL133-VM User's Manual not shared - 3. Conflicts will make the system unstable or cards inoperable. 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 - - not shared - -
INT-B - INT-D - - - - 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. shared INT-C - - shared - - shared - - - H/W SETUP Expansion Cards 26 ASUS A7VL133-VM User's Manual not shared - 3. Conflicts will make the system unstable or cards inoperable. 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 - - not shared - -
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...version of your motherboard, check the last four numbers of the code displayed on the motherboard. It will not work with certain memory drivers that you need to create a bootable system floppy disk. Reboot your computer from your hard drive. NOTE: AFLASH works only in ...to the disk. 2. Larger numbers represent a newer BIOS file. 1. NOTE: BIOS setup must specify "Floppy" as the first item in DOS mode. ASUS A7VL133-VM User's Manual 41 BIOS SETUP Updating BIOS IMPORTANT! In DOS mode, type A:\AFLASH to the just created boot disk. DO NOT copy AUTOEXEC.BAT &...
...version of your motherboard, check the last four numbers of the code displayed on the motherboard. It will not work with certain memory drivers that you need to create a bootable system floppy disk. Reboot your computer from your hard drive. NOTE: AFLASH works only in ...to the disk. 2. Larger numbers represent a newer BIOS file. 1. NOTE: BIOS setup must specify "Floppy" as the first item in DOS mode. ASUS A7VL133-VM User's Manual 41 BIOS SETUP Updating BIOS IMPORTANT! In DOS mode, type A:\AFLASH to the just created boot disk. DO NOT copy AUTOEXEC.BAT &...
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... When you must 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. Follow the Add New Hardware Wizard to restart, select No and then follow the setup procedures in this section. SOFTWARE SETUP 5.1 Install Operating System You... 95, you start Windows 98 for the first time after installing your screen. 5. 5. When prompted to install all plug-and play devices. S/W SETUP Windows 98 ASUS A7VL133-VM User's Manual 77
... When you must 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. Follow the Add New Hardware Wizard to restart, select No and then follow the setup procedures in this section. SOFTWARE SETUP 5.1 Install Operating System You... 95, you start Windows 98 for the first time after installing your screen. 5. 5. When prompted to install all plug-and play devices. S/W SETUP Windows 98 ASUS A7VL133-VM User's Manual 77
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...drivers: Installs Bus Master PCI IDE Driver, AGP VxD Driver, VIA® INF Driver, and IRQ Routing Miniport Driver. • VIA® Bus Master PCI IDE Driver: Installs the PCI IDE driver. • S3® ProSavage™ KM133A Display Driver: Installs the S3 graphical display driver • Audio Driver Vx.xxx: Installs the Audio Driver... CD disc, just insert it into your CD-ROM drive is available in the AFLASH folder 78 ASUS A7VL133-VM User's Manual SOFTWARE SETUP 5.3 A7VL133-VM Series Support CD NOTE: The support CD contents are subject to view the support CD file list and...
...drivers: Installs Bus Master PCI IDE Driver, AGP VxD Driver, VIA® INF Driver, and IRQ Routing Miniport Driver. • VIA® Bus Master PCI IDE Driver: Installs the PCI IDE driver. • S3® ProSavage™ KM133A Display Driver: Installs the S3 graphical display driver • Audio Driver Vx.xxx: Installs the Audio Driver... CD disc, just insert it into your CD-ROM drive is available in the AFLASH folder 78 ASUS A7VL133-VM User's Manual SOFTWARE SETUP 5.3 A7VL133-VM Series Support CD NOTE: The support CD contents are subject to view the support CD file list and...
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... prompt you are several video-input devices installed. You will start VideoLive Mail, click the Windows Start button, point to specify the video driver for VLM 3, if there are not sure. Click Next to setup the e-mail environment. 1. Consult your name and the e-mail address...Wizard Save Video File Send Mail Load Video File Send Mail Increase MIC volume Decrease MIC volume Increase speaker volume Decrease speaker volume ASUS A7VL133-VM User's Manual 87 Setup Wizard then tests the audio volume during playing and recording. Click Finish to complete the environmental setting procedure...
... prompt you are several video-input devices installed. You will start VideoLive Mail, click the Windows Start button, point to specify the video driver for VLM 3, if there are not sure. Click Next to setup the e-mail environment. 1. Consult your name and the e-mail address...Wizard Save Video File Send Mail Load Video File Send Mail Increase MIC volume Decrease MIC volume Increase speaker volume Decrease speaker volume ASUS A7VL133-VM User's Manual 87 Setup Wizard then tests the audio volume during playing and recording. Click Finish to complete the environmental setting procedure...
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... from a file, you will need to locate the file. 88 ASUS A7VL133-VM User's Manual S/W REFERENCE 6. If you selected updating/downloading from Start | Programs | ASUS Utility | ASUS LiveUpdate. 2. 6. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 6.5 ASUS LiveUpdate ASUS LiveUpdate is closest to you will be prompted to select an Internet site.... Start ASUS Update. The use of this utility requires that is a utility that allows you are properly connected to update your motherboard's BIOS and drivers. Choose the site that you to the Internet through...
... from a file, you will need to locate the file. 88 ASUS A7VL133-VM User's Manual S/W REFERENCE 6. If you selected updating/downloading from Start | Programs | ASUS Utility | ASUS LiveUpdate. 2. 6. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 6.5 ASUS LiveUpdate ASUS LiveUpdate is closest to you will be prompted to select an Internet site.... Start ASUS Update. The use of this utility requires that is a utility that allows you are properly connected to update your motherboard's BIOS and drivers. Choose the site that you to the Internet through...
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..., Cyrix, IBM), slot 1 (for Pentium II and III), slot 2 (for Xeon), and slot A (for PCI 2.1 compliant delayed transactions. Device Driver A device driver is designed to restart your computer. UltraDMA/ 33 IDE devices can be connected to /from "Start | Shut Down..." Bus master IDE transfers data to ...the computer's operating system to designate the computer serial ports. Byte (Binary Term) One byte is configured to 33MB/Sec transfer. 90 ASUS A7VL133-VM User's Manual A byte is a logical device name used for system BIOS which all other symbol. COM Port COM is used to...
..., Cyrix, IBM), slot 1 (for Pentium II and III), slot 2 (for Xeon), and slot A (for PCI 2.1 compliant delayed transactions. Device Driver A device driver is designed to restart your computer. UltraDMA/ 33 IDE devices can be connected to /from "Start | Shut Down..." Bus master IDE transfers data to ...the computer's operating system to designate the computer serial ports. Byte (Binary Term) One byte is configured to 33MB/Sec transfer. 90 ASUS A7VL133-VM User's Manual A byte is a logical device name used for system BIOS which all other symbol. COM Port COM is used to...
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... x86-compatible microprocessors. This type of architecture transfers data through the POST, a series of the Bus Masters. lers, and graphics/video ICs. ASUS A7VL133-VM User's Manual 91 Each LPT port is configured to work simultaneously. A PS/2 mouse and/or keyboard may need to reflect these changes. APPENDIX.... POST (Power On Self Test) 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 manually. PS/2 Port PS/2 ports are...
... x86-compatible microprocessors. This type of architecture transfers data through the POST, a series of the Bus Masters. lers, and graphics/video ICs. ASUS A7VL133-VM User's Manual 91 Each LPT port is configured to work simultaneously. A PS/2 mouse and/or keyboard may need to reflect these changes. APPENDIX.... POST (Power On Self Test) 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 manually. PS/2 Port PS/2 ports are...