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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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... names may be trademarks or registered trademarks of the respective companies with which they are associated. Product Name: ASUS A7VL133-VM Manual Revision: 1.07 E813 Release Date: August 2001 2 ASUS A7VL133-VM User's Manual Products and corporate names appearing in this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system...
... names may be trademarks or registered trademarks of the respective companies with which they are associated. Product Name: ASUS A7VL133-VM Manual Revision: 1.07 E813 Release Date: August 2001 2 ASUS A7VL133-VM User's Manual Products and corporate names appearing in this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system...
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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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... Port (AGP 26 3.8 External Connectors 27 3.9 Starting Up the First Time 39 4. 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 7 1.2 Item Checklist 7 2. BIOS SETUP 41 4.1 Managing and Updating Your BIOS 41 4.1.1 Upon...
... Port (AGP 26 3.8 External Connectors 27 3.9 Starting Up the First Time 39 4. 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 7 1.2 Item Checklist 7 2. BIOS SETUP 41 4.1 Managing and Updating Your BIOS 41 4.1.1 Upon...
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... Up Control 70 4.5.2 Hardware Monitor 72 4.6 Boot Menu 73 4.7 Exit Menu 75 5. APPENDIX 89 7.1 Glossary 89 INDEX 93 ASUS A7VL133-VM User's Manual 5 SOFTWARE SETUP 77 5.1 Install Operating System 77 5.2 Start Windows 77 5.3 A7VL133-VM Series Support CD 78 6. 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...
... Up Control 70 4.5.2 Hardware Monitor 72 4.6 Boot Menu 73 4.7 Exit Menu 75 5. APPENDIX 89 7.1 Glossary 89 INDEX 93 ASUS A7VL133-VM User's Manual 5 SOFTWARE SETUP 77 5.1 Install Operating System 77 5.2 Start Windows 77 5.3 A7VL133-VM Series Support CD 78 6. 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...
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... the Canadian Department of the FCC Rules. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. 6 ASUS A7VL133-VM User's Manual Operation is subject to the following measures: • Re-orient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. •...
... the Canadian Department of the FCC Rules. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. 6 ASUS A7VL133-VM User's Manual Operation is subject to the following measures: • Re-orient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. •...
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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 INTRODUCTION 2. BIOS SETUP 5. SOFTWARE SETUP 6. If you discover damaged or missing items...
... 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 INTRODUCTION 2. BIOS SETUP 5. SOFTWARE SETUP 6. If you discover damaged or missing items...
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... 2.0 specifications for 3 PCI masters. complies with support for 4X, 2X, and 1X AGP modes; 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 ...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 and PCI 2.2. Easy-to-use DIP switches instead of jumpers are included to allow manual adjustment of the processor's external frequency. • AGP Slot...
... 2.0 specifications for 3 PCI masters. complies with support for 4X, 2X, and 1X AGP modes; 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 ...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 and PCI 2.2. Easy-to-use DIP switches instead of jumpers are included to allow manual adjustment of the processor's external frequency. • AGP Slot...
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FEATURES Specifications 2. 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 or LAN ...
FEATURES Specifications 2. 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 or LAN ...
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... 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 2. FEATURES Performance 2. With these features implemented in the OS, PCs can handle rates up to 33MB/s. UltraDMA/100 is no need to upgrade current...
... 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 2. FEATURES Performance 2. With these features implemented in the OS, PCs can handle rates up to 33MB/s. UltraDMA/100 is no need to upgrade current...
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... supply, and system fans can access vital information from their limited resources 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 more critical for its normal RPM range and... present enormous user interfaces and run large applications. The system resource monitor will give the user information on remotely through an internal or external modem. ASUS A7VL133-VM User's Manual 11
... supply, and system fans can access vital information from their limited resources 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 more critical for its normal RPM range and... present enormous user interfaces and run large applications. The system resource monitor will give the user information on remotely through an internal or external modem. ASUS A7VL133-VM User's Manual 11
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... 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 Location Processor Support Socket A (462) for locations. FEATURES Motherboard Parts 2.
... 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 Location Processor Support Socket A (462) for locations. FEATURES Motherboard Parts 2.
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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 2.
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... 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. H/W SETUP Motherboard Layout 14 ASUS A7VL133-VM User's Manual
... 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. H/W SETUP Motherboard Layout 14 ASUS A7VL133-VM User's Manual
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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.
... (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.
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... your computer, you do so may cause severe damage to change your motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. H/W SETUP LED A7VL133-VM ® A7VL133-VM Onboard LED ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off 16 ASUS A7VL133-VM User's Manual Make sure that came with the component whenever the components are separated from static electricity, you should follow some precautions...
... your computer, you do so may cause severe damage to change your motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. H/W SETUP LED A7VL133-VM ® A7VL133-VM Onboard LED ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off 16 ASUS A7VL133-VM User's Manual Make sure that came with the component whenever the components are separated from static electricity, you should follow some precautions...
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... Jumper Setting (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 The example below shows all the switches in the OFF position. SW1) The motherboard's onboard functions are ... JEN JumperFree™ Jumper Mode [2-3] (default) [1-2] DSW Setting : In JumperFree™ mode, DIP switches (SW1) must be made through the DIP switches. DSW A7VL133-VM ® A7VL133-VM DIP Switches ON OFF 1. Frequency Selection 3.
... Jumper Setting (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 The example below shows all the switches in the OFF position. SW1) The motherboard's onboard functions are ... JEN JumperFree™ Jumper Mode [2-3] (default) [1-2] DSW Setting : In JumperFree™ mode, DIP switches (SW1) must be made through the DIP switches. DSW A7VL133-VM ® A7VL133-VM DIP Switches ON OFF 1. Frequency Selection 3.
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... JF and switch settings do not match the capacity of the processor, the motherboard may not boot up. A7VL133-VM ® A7VL133-VM CPU/FSB Setting (JF) JF 2 3 133MHz (Default) 1 2 100MHz 3. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 18 ASUS A7VL133-VM User's Manual If AMD 100 MHz capacity processors are preset to OFF. The factory default is preset to [2-3] and all...
... JF and switch settings do not match the capacity of the processor, the motherboard may not boot up. A7VL133-VM ® A7VL133-VM CPU/FSB Setting (JF) JF 2 3 133MHz (Default) 1 2 100MHz 3. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 18 ASUS A7VL133-VM User's Manual If AMD 100 MHz capacity processors are preset to OFF. The factory default is preset to [2-3] and all...
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...[ON] [OFF] WARNING! It may result in BIOS Setup to Jumper Mode: [1-2]; (See 1, p. 18). 3. 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 jumper must use the... manual DSW (SW1) switches as shown below, the JEN must be set to set to the CPU, SDRAM, and the ...
...[ON] [OFF] WARNING! It may result in BIOS Setup to Jumper Mode: [1-2]; (See 1, p. 18). 3. 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 jumper must use the... manual DSW (SW1) switches as shown below, the JEN must be set to set to the CPU, SDRAM, and the ...
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...to form a memory size between 8MB to 1GB. IMPORTANT (see General DIMM Notes below for system memory. compliant DIMMs. • ASUS motherboards support SPD (Serial Presence Detect) DIMMs. This is recommended through SDRAM Configuration under "Chipset Features Setup". HARDWARE SETUP 3.5 System ...sided DIMMs come in 16, 32, 64,128, 256MB; Be sure that have more ): • SDRAMs used must be possible. 20 ASUS A7VL133-VM User's Manual Two sockets are not supported. H/W SETUP System Memory 3. Install memory in any combination as follows: DIMM Location Socket 1 (Rows 0&1) Socket...
...to form a memory size between 8MB to 1GB. IMPORTANT (see General DIMM Notes below for system memory. compliant DIMMs. • ASUS motherboards support SPD (Serial Presence Detect) DIMMs. This is recommended through SDRAM Configuration under "Chipset Features Setup". HARDWARE SETUP 3.5 System ...sided DIMMs come in 16, 32, 64,128, 256MB; Be sure that have more ): • SDRAMs used must be possible. 20 ASUS A7VL133-VM User's Manual Two sockets are not supported. H/W SETUP System Memory 3. Install memory in any combination as follows: DIMM Location Socket 1 (Rows 0&1) Socket...