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Table of contents 2.5.3 ACPI 2.0 Support 2-26 2.5.4 ACPI APIC Support 2-26 2.5.5 APM Configuration 2-27 2.5.6 Hardware Monitor 2-29 2.6 Boot menu 2-30 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority 2-30 2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration 2-31 2.6.3 Security 2-32 2.7 Exit menu 2-34 Chapter 3: Software support 3.1 Installing an operating system 3-2 3.2 Support CD information 3-2 3.2.1 Running the support CD 3-2 3.2.2 Drivers menu 3-3 3.2.3 Utilities menu 3-4 3.2.4 Manual 3-5 3.2.5 ASUS Contact information 3-6
Table of contents 2.5.3 ACPI 2.0 Support 2-26 2.5.4 ACPI APIC Support 2-26 2.5.5 APM Configuration 2-27 2.5.6 Hardware Monitor 2-29 2.6 Boot menu 2-30 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority 2-30 2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration 2-31 2.6.3 Security 2-32 2.7 Exit menu 2-34 Chapter 3: Software support 3.1 Installing an operating system 3-2 3.2 Support CD information 3-2 3.2.1 Running the support CD 3-2 3.2.2 Drivers menu 3-3 3.2.3 Utilities menu 3-4 3.2.4 Manual 3-5 3.2.5 ASUS Contact information 3-6
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xi A8V-VM specifications summary Internal I/O connectors Manageability Support CD contents Accessories 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 1 x S/PDIF out ...panel connector Wfm2.0, DMI2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE, RPL Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS LiveUpdate Utility Anti-Virus software User guide 1 x UltraDMA cable 1 x FDD cable I/0 shield 1 x SATA power cable 1 x SATA signal cable ATX Form Factor: 9.6 in x 9.0 in (24.4 cm x 22.9 cm) ...
xi A8V-VM specifications summary Internal I/O connectors Manageability Support CD contents Accessories 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 1 x S/PDIF out ...panel connector Wfm2.0, DMI2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE, RPL Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS LiveUpdate Utility Anti-Virus software User guide 1 x UltraDMA cable 1 x FDD cable I/0 shield 1 x SATA power cable 1 x SATA signal cable ATX Form Factor: 9.6 in x 9.0 in (24.4 cm x 22.9 cm) ...
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... Install the software drivers for later use . Keep the screw for the expansion card. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction Secure the card to the tables on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on...the documentation that came with the screw you removed earlier. 6. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Failure to do so may need to use . 4. Remove the bracket ...
... Install the software drivers for later use . Keep the screw for the expansion card. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction Secure the card to the tables on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on...the documentation that came with the screw you removed earlier. 6. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Failure to do so may need to use . 4. Remove the bracket ...
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...arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. shared - - - - - - shared - - - - - - PCI slot 2 - Onboard Audio Controller - ASUS A8V-VM 1-17 shared - - - - - Standard interrupt assignments IRQ Priority 0 1 1 2 2 - 3 11 4 12 5 13 6 14 7 15 8 3 9 4 10 5 11 6... These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCI slot 1 shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the ...
...arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. shared - - - - - - shared - - - - - - PCI slot 2 - Onboard Audio Controller - ASUS A8V-VM 1-17 shared - - - - - Standard interrupt assignments IRQ Priority 0 1 1 2 2 - 3 11 4 12 5 13 6 14 7 15 8 3 9 4 10 5 11 6... These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCI slot 1 shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the ...
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... the support CD that allows you update the BIOS using this utility. 2- Chapter 2: BIOS setup The Drivers menu appears. 2. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The ASUS Update utility is copied to : • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS... then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Quit all Windows® applications before you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. The ASUS Update utility allows you...
... the support CD that allows you update the BIOS using this utility. 2- Chapter 2: BIOS setup The Drivers menu appears. 2. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The ASUS Update utility is copied to : • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS... then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Quit all Windows® applications before you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. The ASUS Update utility allows you...
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... the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Configuration options: [Auto] [2.6V] [2.5V] Spread Spectrum[+/-1.00%] Allows you to select PCIE frequency mode. The driver developer may enable it for programming CPU MTRRs when 4GB or more memory is present. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] MTRR Mapping [Continuous] This option determines...
... the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Configuration options: [Auto] [2.6V] [2.5V] Spread Spectrum[+/-1.00%] Allows you to select PCIE frequency mode. The driver developer may enable it for programming CPU MTRRs when 4GB or more memory is present. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] MTRR Mapping [Continuous] This option determines...
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... support The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in this chapter for reference only. Doubleclick the ASSETUP.EXE to change at any time without notice. Click an icon to display support CD/motherboard information Click an item to install ...is enabled in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for better compatibility and system stability. 3.2 Support CD information The support CD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you...
... support The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in this chapter for reference only. Doubleclick the ASSETUP.EXE to change at any time without notice. Click an icon to display support CD/motherboard information Click an item to install ...is enabled in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for better compatibility and system stability. 3.2 Support CD information The support CD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you...
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VIA ChipSet HyperionPro Driver Installs VIA ChipSet HyperionPro Driver. Make VIA RAID Driver Disk Allows you to activate the devices. USB2.0 Driver Installs USB2.0 Driver. VIA Ethernet Driver Installs VIA Ethernet Driver. ASUS A8V-VM 3- AMD Cool'n'Quiet Drivers Installs AMD Cool'n'Quiet Drivers. VIA Onboard VGA Driver Installs VIA Onboard VGA Driver. ADI Audio Driver Installs ADI Audio Driver. 3.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to create a VIA RAID driver disk.
VIA ChipSet HyperionPro Driver Installs VIA ChipSet HyperionPro Driver. Make VIA RAID Driver Disk Allows you to activate the devices. USB2.0 Driver Installs USB2.0 Driver. VIA Ethernet Driver Installs VIA Ethernet Driver. ASUS A8V-VM 3- AMD Cool'n'Quiet Drivers Installs AMD Cool'n'Quiet Drivers. VIA Onboard VGA Driver Installs VIA Onboard VGA Driver. ADI Audio Driver Installs ADI Audio Driver. 3.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to create a VIA RAID driver disk.
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...ASUS Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology driver installation wizard. ASUS Screen Saver Bring life to your computer in Portable Document Format (PDF). 3- Chapter 3: Software support 3.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that allows you keep your computer screen by installing the ASUS screen saver. ASUS... of any detected problems. This utility helps you to the ASUS website. ADOBE Acrobat Reader Installs the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader V5.0 that the motherboard supports. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, ...
...ASUS Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology driver installation wizard. ASUS Screen Saver Bring life to your computer in Portable Document Format (PDF). 3- Chapter 3: Software support 3.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that allows you keep your computer screen by installing the ASUS screen saver. ASUS... of any detected problems. This utility helps you to the ASUS website. ADOBE Acrobat Reader Installs the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader V5.0 that the motherboard supports. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, ...
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... the Microsoft website (www.microsoft.com) for detailed information. 3.2.4 Manual The Manual menu contains a VIA8251 RAID User Manual. Click the item to open the manual. ASUS A8V-VM 3- The Microsoft DirectX® 9.0c is a multimedia technology that enhances computer graphics and sound. DirectX® improves the multimedia features of you computer so you... online help for updates. Anti-virus Utility The anti-virus application scans, identifies, and removes computer viruses. Microsoft DirectX Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver.
... the Microsoft website (www.microsoft.com) for detailed information. 3.2.4 Manual The Manual menu contains a VIA8251 RAID User Manual. Click the item to open the manual. ASUS A8V-VM 3- The Microsoft DirectX® 9.0c is a multimedia technology that enhances computer graphics and sound. DirectX® improves the multimedia features of you computer so you... online help for updates. Anti-virus Utility The anti-virus application scans, identifies, and removes computer viruses. Microsoft DirectX Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver.