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...LOSS OF USE OR DATA, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ...ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. E2928 First Edition November 2006 Copyright © ...
...LOSS OF USE OR DATA, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ...ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. E2928 First Edition November 2006 Copyright © ...
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Table of contents Notices vi Safety information vii A8V-VM SE specifications summary x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Special features 1-3 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-3 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-4 1.4 Before you proceed 1-5 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.5.1 Motherboard layout 1-6 1.5.2 Placement direction 1-6 1.5.3 Screw holes 1-7 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-8 1.6.1 Overview 1-8 1.6.2 Installing the CPU 1-8 1.6.3 Installing the heatsink and fan 1-...
Table of contents Notices vi Safety information vii A8V-VM SE specifications summary x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Special features 1-3 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-3 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-4 1.4 Before you proceed 1-5 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.5.1 Motherboard layout 1-6 1.5.2 Placement direction 1-6 1.5.3 Screw holes 1-7 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-8 1.6.1 Overview 1-8 1.6.2 Installing the CPU 1-8 1.6.3 Installing the heatsink and fan 1-...
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A8V-VM SE specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory VGA Expansion slots Storage Audio USB LAN ASUS special features BIOS features Back Panel I/O Ports Socket 939 for AMD® Athlon™ 64/Sempron™/Opteron...;,��a�n�d� JBOD configurations Realtek® ALC660 6-channel CODEC Supports up to 8 USB 2.0 ports Realtek® RTL8201CL 10/100M LAN PHY ASUS MyLogo ASUS EZ Flash ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 4 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.3 1 x Parallel port 1 x Serial port 1 x PS/2 keyboard port ...
A8V-VM SE specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory VGA Expansion slots Storage Audio USB LAN ASUS special features BIOS features Back Panel I/O Ports Socket 939 for AMD® Athlon™ 64/Sempron™/Opteron...;,��a�n�d� JBOD configurations Realtek® ALC660 6-channel CODEC Supports up to 8 USB 2.0 ports Realtek® RTL8201CL 10/100M LAN PHY ASUS MyLogo ASUS EZ Flash ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 4 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.3 1 x Parallel port 1 x Serial port 1 x PS/2 keyboard port ...
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A8V-VM SE specifications summary Internal I/O connectors Manageability Support CD contents Form Factor 1 x 24-pin ATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 2 x USB connectors for four additional USB 2.0 ports 1 x Front panel audio connector CPU/Chassis fan connectors 1 x CD audio-in connector 1 x System panel connector Wfm2.0, DMI2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS LiveUpdate Utility Anti-Virus software mATX Form Factor: 9.6 in x 7.8 in (24.4 cm x 19.4 cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. xi
A8V-VM SE specifications summary Internal I/O connectors Manageability Support CD contents Form Factor 1 x 24-pin ATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 2 x USB connectors for four additional USB 2.0 ports 1 x Front panel audio connector CPU/Chassis fan connectors 1 x CD audio-in connector 1 x System panel connector Wfm2.0, DMI2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS LiveUpdate Utility Anti-Virus software mATX Form Factor: 9.6 in x 7.8 in (24.4 cm x 19.4 cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. xi
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See page 1-12 for details. See pages 1-20, 1-22, and 2-26 for details. ASUS A8V-VM SE 1- These processors provide a dramatic leap forward in compatibility, performance, investment protection, and reduced total cost of system memory using DDR400/333/266 ...which represents the landmark introduction of power depending on the task the CPU performs. USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from the 12 Mbps bandwidth on USB 1.1 to a fast 480 Mbps on USB 2.0. See page 1-24 for details. ...
See page 1-12 for details. See pages 1-20, 1-22, and 2-26 for details. ASUS A8V-VM SE 1- These processors provide a dramatic leap forward in compatibility, performance, investment protection, and reduced total cost of system memory using DDR400/333/266 ...which represents the landmark introduction of power depending on the task the CPU performs. USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from the 12 Mbps bandwidth on USB 1.1 to a fast 480 Mbps on USB 2.0. See page 1-24 for details. ...
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See page 2-33 for details. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction See page 2-3 for details. ASUS MyLogo™ This new feature present in the motherboard allows you to personalize and add style to your system with existing PCI specifications. See page 2-6 for details. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you can easily update the system...
See page 2-33 for details. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction See page 2-3 for details. ASUS MyLogo™ This new feature present in the motherboard allows you to personalize and add style to your system with existing PCI specifications. See page 2-6 for details. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you can easily update the system...
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This mark should match a specific corner on the motherboard. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) 1.6.1 Overview The motherboard comes with gold triangle) on your left. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction Take note of these ...;M�D�� Opteron™ processors. Locate the CPU socket on the socket to ensure correct installation. Gold triangle 1.6.2 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. R A8V-VM SE A8V-VM SE CPU Socket 939 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is facing towards you and the load lever is on the CPU.
This mark should match a specific corner on the motherboard. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) 1.6.1 Overview The motherboard comes with gold triangle) on your left. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction Take note of these ...;M�D�� Opteron™ processors. Locate the CPU socket on the socket to ensure correct installation. Gold triangle 1.6.2 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. R A8V-VM SE A8V-VM SE CPU Socket 939 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is facing towards you and the load lever is on the CPU.
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... slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. The figure shows a LAN card installed on the PCI Express x16 slot. 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.8.3 PCI Express x1 slot This ...motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. The figure shows a graphics card installed on a PCI slot. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x16 graphic cards ...
... slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. The figure shows a LAN card installed on the PCI Express x16 slot. 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.8.3 PCI Express x1 slot This ...motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. The figure shows a graphics card installed on a PCI slot. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x16 graphic cards ...
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...Bus (USB) ports are available for the provided floppy disk drive (FDD) signal cable. This 15-pin VGA port connects to PIN 1. R A8V-VM SE FLOPPY PIN 1 NOTE: Orient the red markings on the connector is for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 8. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (...Out Center/LFE 7. Pin 5 on the floppy ribbon cable to a VGA monitor. 10. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. Serial port. A8V-VM SE Floppy Disk Drive Connector 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction Refer to prevent incorrect cable connection when using a FDD cable with serial specification. 11. VGA port.
...Bus (USB) ports are available for the provided floppy disk drive (FDD) signal cable. This 15-pin VGA port connects to PIN 1. R A8V-VM SE FLOPPY PIN 1 NOTE: Orient the red markings on the connector is for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 8. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (...Out Center/LFE 7. Pin 5 on the floppy ribbon cable to a VGA monitor. 10. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. Serial port. A8V-VM SE Floppy Disk Drive Connector 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction Refer to prevent incorrect cable connection when using a FDD cable with serial specification. 11. VGA port.
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R USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC A8V-VM SE USB56_WFG USB56 USB78 USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC A8V-VM SE USB2.0 Connectors 1 1 USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND Never connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. ... USB connectors. The USB2.0 module is purchased separately . 1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction Doing so will damage the motherboard! These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. 6.
R USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC A8V-VM SE USB56_WFG USB56 USB78 USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC A8V-VM SE USB2.0 Connectors 1 1 USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND Never connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. ... USB connectors. The USB2.0 module is purchased separately . 1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction Doing so will damage the motherboard! These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. 6.
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...A8V-VM SE A8V-VM SE ATX Power Connectors GND GND +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK Ground +5 Volts Ground +5 Volts Ground +3 Volts +3 Volts Ground +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts Ground Ground Ground PSON# Ground -12 Volts +3 Volts • We recommend that you intend to use an ATX 12 V Specification...output when configuring a system with a higher power rating if you intend to fit these connectors in only one orientation. ASUS A8V-VM SE 1-27 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are designed to install additional devices. The...
...A8V-VM SE A8V-VM SE ATX Power Connectors GND GND +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK Ground +5 Volts Ground +5 Volts Ground +3 Volts +3 Volts Ground +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts Ground Ground Ground PSON# Ground -12 Volts +3 Volts • We recommend that you intend to use an ATX 12 V Specification...output when configuring a system with a higher power rating if you intend to fit these connectors in only one orientation. ASUS A8V-VM SE 1-27 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are designed to install additional devices. The...
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2.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for the menu items. If an item is user-configurable, you can change the value of a field, select it then press to display a pop-... item. 2.2.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of the selected item. A configurable field is enclosed in brackets, and is not user-configurable. ASUS A8V-VM SE Motherboard 2-13 For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items on any menu screen means that do not fit on the...
2.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for the menu items. If an item is user-configurable, you can change the value of a field, select it then press to display a pop-... item. 2.2.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of the selected item. A configurable field is enclosed in brackets, and is not user-configurable. ASUS A8V-VM SE Motherboard 2-13 For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items on any menu screen means that do not fit on the...
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...: 1 System Memory Installed Size : 256MB Usable Size : 192MB AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. ASUS A8V-VM SE Motherboard 2-17 Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. ATA(PI) 80Pin Cable Detection [Host] Allows you an overview... of the general system specifications. Configuration options: [Host & Device] [Host] [Device] 2.3.6 System Information This menu gives you to select the mechanism for...
...: 1 System Memory Installed Size : 256MB Usable Size : 192MB AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. ASUS A8V-VM SE Motherboard 2-17 Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. ATA(PI) 80Pin Cable Detection [Host] Allows you an overview... of the general system specifications. Configuration options: [Host & Device] [Host] [Device] 2.3.6 System Information This menu gives you to select the mechanism for...
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...ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] APM Configuration Hardware Monitor 2.5.1 ACPI 2.0 Support [No] Allows you to change the settings for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 2.0 specifications. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] 2.5.2 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in ... the Advanced Power Management (APM). Select an item then press to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). When set to display the configuration options.
...ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] APM Configuration Hardware Monitor 2.5.1 ACPI 2.0 Support [No] Allows you to change the settings for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 2.0 specifications. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] 2.5.2 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in ... the Advanced Power Management (APM). Select an item then press to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). When set to display the configuration options.
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.... ASUS A8V-VM SE 2-31 Configuration options: [Ignored] [xxxC/xxxF] CPU Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). If the fan is not connected to display the detected temperatures. Select [Ignored] if you do not wish to the chassis, the specific...
.... ASUS A8V-VM SE 2-31 Configuration options: [Ignored] [xxxC/xxxF] CPU Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). If the fan is not connected to display the detected temperatures. Select [Ignored] if you do not wish to the chassis, the specific...