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... Safety information vii A8V-VM specifications summary viii 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 1-10 1.7 System memory 1-12 1.7.1 Overview 1-12 1.7.2 Memory configurations 1-12...
... Safety information vii A8V-VM specifications summary viii 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 1-10 1.7 System memory 1-12 1.7.1 Overview 1-12 1.7.2 Memory configurations 1-12...
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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™ 64X2/ Athlon™ 64/ Sempron processor Supports AMD ...
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™ 64X2/ Athlon™ 64/ Sempron processor Supports AMD ...
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... for each core to meet demands for details. ASUS A8V-VM 1- See page 1-21 to 4GB of the industry's first x86-64 technology. Integrated VIA DeltaChrome GPU The VIA® K8M890 integrates the VIA® DeltaChrome graphics processing unit (GPU) that supports a maximum VGA shared memory of ownership and development. �S�e�...
... for each core to meet demands for details. ASUS A8V-VM 1- See page 1-21 to 4GB of the industry's first x86-64 technology. Integrated VIA DeltaChrome GPU The VIA® K8M890 integrates the VIA® DeltaChrome graphics processing unit (GPU) that supports a maximum VGA shared memory of ownership and development. �S�e�...
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...critical functions. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you install four 1 GB memory modules, the system may detect less than 3 GB of the total memory because of the sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 A8V-VM R A8V-VM 184-pin DDR DIMM Sockets Dual-channel mode Pair 1 Pair 2 ...Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_B1 DIMM_A2 and DIMM_B2 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install 128 MB, 256 MB, 512...
...critical functions. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you install four 1 GB memory modules, the system may detect less than 3 GB of the total memory because of the sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 A8V-VM R A8V-VM 184-pin DDR DIMM Sockets Dual-channel mode Pair 1 Pair 2 ...Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_B1 DIMM_A2 and DIMM_B2 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install 128 MB, 256 MB, 512...
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... DIMM_B2 - - Dual-channel* (1) Populated (2) Populated Sockets DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 - Populated - Table 1 Recommended memory configurations Mode DIMM_A1 Single-channel (1) - Populated * Use only identical DDR DIMM pairs. * For dual-... AM3A568AJT-6B K4H560838E-TCCC V58C2256804SAT5B HYB25D256800BT-5B DIMM support A BC v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v ASUS A8V-VM 1-13
... DIMM_B2 - - Dual-channel* (1) Populated (2) Populated Sockets DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 - Populated - Table 1 Recommended memory configurations Mode DIMM_A1 Single-channel (1) - Populated * Use only identical DDR DIMM pairs. * For dual-... AM3A568AJT-6B K4H560838E-TCCC V58C2256804SAT5B HYB25D256800BT-5B DIMM support A BC v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v ASUS A8V-VM 1-13
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... v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v Side(s): SS - supports one pair of dual-channel memory configuration. supports one pair of modules inserted into the blue and black slots as a single-channel memory configuration. Single-Sided DS - Double-Sided DIMM Support: A - support for the latest DDR 400 Qualified Vendors List.... 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction B - C - Visit the ASUS website (www.asus...
... v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v Side(s): SS - supports one pair of dual-channel memory configuration. supports one pair of modules inserted into the blue and black slots as a single-channel memory configuration. Single-Sided DS - Double-Sided DIMM Support: A - support for the latest DDR 400 Qualified Vendors List.... 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction B - C - Visit the ASUS website (www.asus...
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...due to overclocking, you to clear the RTC, and just use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Hold down and reboot the system to pins 1-2. ASUS A8V-VM 1-19 Remove the battery. Re-install the battery. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default... position. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in...
...due to overclocking, you to clear the RTC, and just use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Hold down and reboot the system to pins 1-2. ASUS A8V-VM 1-19 Remove the battery. Re-install the battery. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default... position. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in...
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...that the iteam has a sub-menu. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit the screen. Configure DRAM Timing by SPD Memory Acceleration Mode DRAM Idle Timer DRAm Refresh Rate [Enabled] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] Graphic Adapter Priority Graphics Aperture Size Spread Spectrum [AGP/PCI... +- Pop-up window with the configuration options for that item. 2.2.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of options. ASUS A8V-VM 2-13 2.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on Advanced Chipset settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in the sections below may cause system to ...
...that the iteam has a sub-menu. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit the screen. Configure DRAM Timing by SPD Memory Acceleration Mode DRAM Idle Timer DRAm Refresh Rate [Enabled] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] Graphic Adapter Priority Graphics Aperture Size Spread Spectrum [AGP/PCI... +- Pop-up window with the configuration options for that item. 2.2.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of options. ASUS A8V-VM 2-13 2.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on Advanced Chipset settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in the sections below may cause system to ...
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...Build Date : 12/13/05 Processor Type Speed Count : AMD Athlon(tm) 64 Processor 3000+ : 1800 MHz : 1 System Memory Installed Size Usable Size : 256MB : 192MB AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification System... Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory 2-16 Chapter 2: BIOS setup PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [SWDMAn] [MWDMAn] [...
...Build Date : 12/13/05 Processor Type Speed Count : AMD Athlon(tm) 64 Processor 3000+ : 1800 MHz : 1 System Memory Installed Size Usable Size : 256MB : 192MB AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification System... Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory 2-16 Chapter 2: BIOS setup PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [SWDMAn] [MWDMAn] [...
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...: 10x GART Error Reporting [Disabled] MTRR Mapping [Continuous] GART Error Reporting [Disabled] This option should remain disabled for programming CPU MTRRs when 4GB or more memory is present. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] MTRR Mapping [Continuous] This option determines the method used for the normal operation. The driver developer may enable it...
...: 10x GART Error Reporting [Disabled] MTRR Mapping [Continuous] GART Error Reporting [Disabled] This option should remain disabled for programming CPU MTRRs when 4GB or more memory is present. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] MTRR Mapping [Continuous] This option determines the method used for the normal operation. The driver developer may enable it...
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Configuration options: [Auto] [Limit] MCT Timing Mode [Auto] Allows you to set the memory clock mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following items appear only when the MCT Timing Mode is set the MCT ... VT8251 Configuration AMD Cool'N Quiet Configuration NorthBridge Configuration NorthBridge Chipset Memory Configuration ECC Configuration Memory Configuration Memory Configuration Memclock Mode [Auto] MCT Timing Mode [Auto] CMD-ADDR Timing Mode [2T] Memclock Mode [Auto] Allows you to set to Manual. ASUS A8V-VM 2-19 2.4.3 Chipset The items in below sections may...
Configuration options: [Auto] [Limit] MCT Timing Mode [Auto] Allows you to set the memory clock mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following items appear only when the MCT Timing Mode is set the MCT ... VT8251 Configuration AMD Cool'N Quiet Configuration NorthBridge Configuration NorthBridge Chipset Memory Configuration ECC Configuration Memory Configuration Memory Configuration Memclock Mode [Auto] MCT Timing Mode [Auto] CMD-ADDR Timing Mode [2T] Memclock Mode [Auto] Allows you to set to Manual. ASUS A8V-VM 2-19 2.4.3 Chipset The items in below sections may...
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... wrong values in the system. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for boot. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] PCI Latency Timer [64] Allows you to select the value in units of the PCI PnP menu...
... wrong values in the system. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for boot. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] PCI Latency Timer [64] Allows you to select the value in units of the PCI PnP menu...