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Table of contents Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-2 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash utility 2-3 2.1.3 AFUDOS utility 2-4 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 2-6 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility 2-8 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-11 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-12 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-12 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-12 2.2.4 Menu items 2-13 2.2.5 Sub-menu items 2-13 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-13 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-13 2.2.8 Scroll bar 2-...
Table of contents Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-2 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash utility 2-3 2.1.3 AFUDOS utility 2-4 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 2-6 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility 2-8 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-11 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-12 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-12 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-12 2.2.4 Menu items 2-13 2.2.5 Sub-menu items 2-13 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-13 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-13 2.2.8 Scroll bar 2-...
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... This manual contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the support CD that may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that comes with...chapter describes the features of the jumpers and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. Optional documentation Your product package may ...
... This manual contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the support CD that may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that comes with...chapter describes the features of the jumpers and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. Optional documentation Your product package may ...
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A8V-VM 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™ 64FX/ Athlon...;U��P�a�r�a�m��e�t�e�r�R�e��c�a�ll�) 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 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x RJ45...
A8V-VM 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™ 64FX/ Athlon...;U��P�a�r�a�m��e�t�e�r�R�e��c�a�ll�) 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 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x RJ45...
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...a DOS-based utility or boot from the support CD in the motherboard allows you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to personalize and add style to your system with a host of power depending on the ...task the CPU performs. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you to buy a replacement ROM chip. The Serial ATA 3 Gb/s specification provides twice the bandwidth of the current Serial...
...a DOS-based utility or boot from the support CD in the motherboard allows you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to personalize and add style to your system with a host of power depending on the ...task the CPU performs. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you to buy a replacement ROM chip. The Serial ATA 3 Gb/s specification provides twice the bandwidth of the current Serial...
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Failure to the tables on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that came with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Install the software drivers for later use . ... until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. See Chapter 2 for the card. 2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Keep the screw for the expansion card. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that you intend to use...
Failure to the tables on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that came with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Install the software drivers for later use . ... until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. See Chapter 2 for the card. 2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Keep the screw for the expansion card. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that you intend to use...
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...you do not need to pins 2-3. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Re-install the battery. ASUS A8V-VM 1-19 Remove the battery. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter... BIOS setup to re-enter data. when the system hangs due to restore the default BIOS parameter settings. A8V-VM R A8V-VM Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear CMOS • Except when ...
...you do not need to pins 2-3. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Re-install the battery. ASUS A8V-VM 1-19 Remove the battery. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter... BIOS setup to re-enter data. when the system hangs due to restore the default BIOS parameter settings. A8V-VM R A8V-VM Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear CMOS • Except when ...
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... devices. The USBPW12 and USBPW34 jumpers are for the rear USB ports. USBPW12 USBPW34 12 23 A8V-VM R +5V (Default) +5VSB USBPW78 USBPW56 12 23 A8V-VM USB Device Wake Up +5V (Default) +5VSB • The USB device wake-up ... for each USB port; The USBPW56 and USBPW78 jumpers are for the internal USB connectors. A8V-VM R KBPWR 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB 1-20 A8V-VM Keyboard Power Setting Chapter 1: Product introduction This feature requires an ATX power supply that can...must NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in the BIOS.
... devices. The USBPW12 and USBPW34 jumpers are for the rear USB ports. USBPW12 USBPW34 12 23 A8V-VM R +5V (Default) +5VSB USBPW78 USBPW56 12 23 A8V-VM USB Device Wake Up +5V (Default) +5VSB • The USB device wake-up ... for each USB port; The USBPW56 and USBPW78 jumpers are for the internal USB connectors. A8V-VM R KBPWR 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB 1-20 A8V-VM Keyboard Power Setting Chapter 1: Product introduction This feature requires an ATX power supply that can...must NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in the BIOS.
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... switch. The chassis intrusion sensor or switch sends a high-level signal to this connector, make sure the Audio Controller item in the BIOS is set to [Enabled]. The signal is removed or replaced. By default, the pins labeled "Chassis Signal" and "Ground" are ...-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to use the chassis intrusion detection feature. +5VSB_MB Chassis Signal GND A8V -VM R CHASSIS (Default) A8V-VM Chassis Intrusion Connector ASUS A8V-VM 1-29 Connect one end of the motherboard highdefinition audio capability. • If you intend to this connector....
... switch. The chassis intrusion sensor or switch sends a high-level signal to this connector, make sure the Audio Controller item in the BIOS is set to [Enabled]. The signal is removed or replaced. By default, the pins labeled "Chassis Signal" and "Ground" are ...-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to use the chassis intrusion detection feature. +5VSB_MB Chassis Signal GND A8V -VM R CHASSIS (Default) A8V-VM Chassis Intrusion Connector ASUS A8V-VM 1-29 Connect one end of the motherboard highdefinition audio capability. • If you intend to this connector....
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... data is read from the system chassis to this connector. The IDE LED lights up when you to this connector. PWR Ground Reset Ground A8V-VM R IDE_LED RESET PWRSW * Requires an ATX power supply. System panel connector (20-1 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted ...the system in sleep or soft-off the system power(ATX power). 1-30 Chapter 1: Product introduction 11. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. Connect the 3-pin power LED cable from or written to the connector description below for details. • Power LED (Green 3-pin PLED...
... data is read from the system chassis to this connector. The IDE LED lights up when you to this connector. PWR Ground Reset Ground A8V-VM R IDE_LED RESET PWRSW * Requires an ATX power supply. System panel connector (20-1 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted ...the system in sleep or soft-off the system power(ATX power). 1-30 Chapter 1: Product introduction 11. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. Connect the 3-pin power LED cable from or written to the connector description below for details. • Power LED (Green 3-pin PLED...
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Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. 2 BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus.
Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. 2 BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus.
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...; 2000 CD to the corresponding sections for Windows® 2000: a. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. Do either one of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk in the future. d. Click File .... Windows® 2000 environment To create a set of boot disks for details on these utilities. ASUS EZ Flash (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk.) 3. e. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a floppy disk during POST.) 2. b. Select Create an MS-DOS startup ...
...; 2000 CD to the corresponding sections for Windows® 2000: a. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. Do either one of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk in the future. d. Click File .... Windows® 2000 environment To create a set of boot disks for details on these utilities. ASUS EZ Flash (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk.) 3. e. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a floppy disk during POST.) 2. b. Select Create an MS-DOS startup ...
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... floppy disk. Start programming... Flashed successfully. ASUS A8V-VM 2- Press , then follow screen instructions to go through the long process of booting from a floppy disk and using EZ Flash: 1. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash utility The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you rename...
... floppy disk. Start programming... Flashed successfully. ASUS A8V-VM 2- Press , then follow screen instructions to go through the long process of booting from a floppy disk and using EZ Flash: 1. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash utility The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you rename...
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... flash ..... The utility copies the current BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk. 2- Chapter 2: BIOS setup Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the extension name. The actual BIOS screen displays may not be exactly...
... flash ..... The utility copies the current BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk. 2- Chapter 2: BIOS setup Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the extension name. The actual BIOS screen displays may not be exactly...
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... 1.19 Copyright (C) 2003 American Megatrends, Inc. Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ..... done Please restart your computer 100% ASUS A8V-VM 2- You need to prevent system boot failure! 5. The utility verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS. done Search bootblock version: 0% Advance Check ........ Erasing flash ..... All rights reserved. done...
... 1.19 Copyright (C) 2003 American Megatrends, Inc. Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ..... done Please restart your computer 100% ASUS A8V-VM 2- You need to prevent system boot failure! 5. The utility verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS. done Search bootblock version: 0% Advance Check ........ Erasing flash ..... All rights reserved. done...
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.... Start flashing... You can cause system boot failure! 4. Turn on the system. 2. Checking for floppy... 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. When found ! Restart the system after the utility completes the...
.... Start flashing... You can cause system boot failure! 4. Turn on the system. 2. Checking for floppy... 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. When found ! Restart the system after the utility completes the...
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.... Start flashing... Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. ASUS A8V-VM 2- Remove any floppy disk from the support CD: 1. Checking for this motherboard. The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for floppy... Reading file "A8VVM.ROM". The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the floppy...
.... Start flashing... Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. ASUS A8V-VM 2- Remove any floppy disk from the support CD: 1. Checking for this motherboard. The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for floppy... Reading file "A8VVM.ROM". The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the floppy...
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... is available in the optical drive. Place the support CD in the support CD that allows you to your system. The Drivers menu appears. 2. The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using this utility. 2- Chapter 2: BIOS setup ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP).
... is available in the optical drive. Place the support CD in the support CD that allows you to your system. The Drivers menu appears. 2. The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using this utility. 2- Chapter 2: BIOS setup ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP).
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The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Click Next. Select Update BIOS from the Internet option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. ASUS A8V-VM 2- Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1.
The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Click Next. Select Update BIOS from the Internet option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. ASUS A8V-VM 2- Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1.
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.... 4. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Locate the BIOS file from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. 4. Always update the utility to download. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs...
.... 4. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Locate the BIOS file from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. 4. Always update the utility to download. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs...
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... Press during the Power-On Self-Test (POST) to "Run Setup". See section "2.7 Exit Menu." • The BIOS setup screens shown in this program. Use the BIOS Setup program when you can change the power management settings. This requires you can update using this motherboard apply for this... item under the Exit Menu. ASUS A8V-VM 2-11 You can also restart by pressing the reset button on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to use as easy to run this section are not prompted to download the latest BIOS file for reference purposes only, ...
... Press during the Power-On Self-Test (POST) to "Run Setup". See section "2.7 Exit Menu." • The BIOS setup screens shown in this program. Use the BIOS Setup program when you can change the power management settings. This requires you can update using this motherboard apply for this... item under the Exit Menu. ASUS A8V-VM 2-11 You can also restart by pressing the reset button on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to use as easy to run this section are not prompted to download the latest BIOS file for reference purposes only, ...