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Table of contents Notices vi 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...
Table of contents Notices vi 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...
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... extension cord. The symbol of the electrical outlet you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in your retailer. If possible, disconnect all cables are... correctly connected and the power cables are connected. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it may become wet. • Place the product on a stable surface. • If you encounter technical ...
... extension cord. The symbol of the electrical outlet you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in your retailer. If possible, disconnect all cables are... correctly connected and the power cables are connected. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it may become wet. • Place the product on a stable surface. • If you encounter technical ...
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... additional information and for product and software updates. 1. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. viii It also lists the hardware setup procedures that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Refer to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the...
... additional information and for product and software updates. 1. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. viii It also lists the hardware setup procedures that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Refer to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the...
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This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction
This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction
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... hardware devices on it another standout in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® A8V-VM motherboard! Before you for the following items. Motherboard ASUS A8V-VM motherboard Cables Accessories 1 x floppy disk drive cable 1 x Ultral DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x SATA power cable 1 x SATA signal cable I/O shield Application...
... hardware devices on it another standout in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® A8V-VM motherboard! Before you for the following items. Motherboard ASUS A8V-VM motherboard Cables Accessories 1 x floppy disk drive cable 1 x Ultral DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x SATA power cable 1 x SATA signal cable I/O shield Application...
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..., ZoomFX, MultiDrive 5.1, A3D and EAX. Dual-channel DDR400 memory support Employing the Double Date Rate (DDR) memory technology, the motherboard supports up to 4GB of 256MB, Microsoft® DirectX 9.0, OpenGL 1.4, and PCI Express interface. Integrated VIA DeltaChrome GPU The VIA...Channel Audio and SoundMAX High Definition Audio System The onboard SoundMAX® ADI AD1986A 6-channel CODEC supports High Definition Audio standard. ASUS A8V-VM 1- These processors provide a dramatic leap forward in compatibility, performance, investment protection, and reduced total cost of the industry's...
..., ZoomFX, MultiDrive 5.1, A3D and EAX. Dual-channel DDR400 memory support Employing the Double Date Rate (DDR) memory technology, the motherboard supports up to 4GB of 256MB, Microsoft® DirectX 9.0, OpenGL 1.4, and PCI Express interface. Integrated VIA DeltaChrome GPU The VIA...Channel Audio and SoundMAX High Definition Audio System The onboard SoundMAX® ADI AD1986A 6-channel CODEC supports High Definition Audio standard. ASUS A8V-VM 1- These processors provide a dramatic leap forward in compatibility, performance, investment protection, and reduced total cost of the industry's...
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...page 2-6 for thinner, more flexible cables with lower pin count, reduced voltage requirement. ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to use a DOS-based utility or boot from the support CD in the motherboard allows you to personalize and add style to buy a replacement ROM chip. Serial ATA ...3Gb/s technology The motherboard supports the Serial ATA 3 Gb/s technology through the Serial ...
...page 2-6 for thinner, more flexible cables with lower pin count, reduced voltage requirement. ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to use a DOS-based utility or boot from the support CD in the motherboard allows you to personalize and add style to buy a replacement ROM chip. Serial ATA ...3Gb/s technology The motherboard supports the Serial ATA 3 Gb/s technology through the Serial ...
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... and make sure that came with a green standby power LED. Unplug the power cable from the power supply. A8V-VM R A8V-VM Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS A8V-VM 1- Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you uninstall any component, place it on them. • Whenever you...
... and make sure that came with a green standby power LED. Unplug the power cable from the power supply. A8V-VM R A8V-VM Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS A8V-VM 1- Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you uninstall any component, place it on them. • Whenever you...
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... the chassis in the correct orientation. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis A8V-VM R 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction Doing so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that the motherboard fits into it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the...
... the chassis in the correct orientation. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis A8V-VM R 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction Doing so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that the motherboard fits into it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the...
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...;, AMD Athlon 64 X2 or AMD Sempron™ processor. Locate the CPU socket on the CPU. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) 1.6.1 Overview The motherboard comes with only 32-bit or 64-bit wide data paths. This mark should match a specific corner on your left. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction... Gold triangle 1.6.2 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Gold Arrow A8V-VM R A8V-VM CPU Socket 939 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is facing towards you and the load lever is on the...
...;, AMD Athlon 64 X2 or AMD Sempron™ processor. Locate the CPU socket on the CPU. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) 1.6.1 Overview The motherboard comes with only 32-bit or 64-bit wide data paths. This mark should match a specific corner on your left. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction... Gold triangle 1.6.2 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Gold Arrow A8V-VM R A8V-VM CPU Socket 939 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is facing towards you and the load lever is on the...
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... the retention mechanism. If the instructions in this section do not have to remove the retention module base when installing the CPU or installing other motherboard components. • If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that the heatsink fits properly on the...
... the retention mechanism. If the instructions in this section do not have to remove the retention module base when installing the CPU or installing other motherboard components. • If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that the heatsink fits properly on the...
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CPU_FAN GND +12V Rotation A8V-VM R A8V-VM CPU Fan Connector ASUS A8V-VM Do not forget to the connector on the retention mechanism to secure the heatsink and fan to plug this connector. 1-11 When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place. 2. Push down the retention bracket lock on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Hardware...
CPU_FAN GND +12V Rotation A8V-VM R A8V-VM CPU Fan Connector ASUS A8V-VM Do not forget to the connector on the retention mechanism to secure the heatsink and fan to plug this connector. 1-11 When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place. 2. Push down the retention bracket lock on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Hardware...
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1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you install four 1 GB memory modules, the system may install 128 MB, 256 ... this section. • If you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. The following figure illustrates the location 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 detect less...
1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you install four 1 GB memory modules, the system may install 128 MB, 256 ... this section. • If you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. The following figure illustrates the location 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 detect less...
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... that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket. 1 2 DDR DIMM notch 1 Unlocked retaining clip A DDR DIMM is properly seated. ASUS A8V-VM 1-15 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to remove a DIMM. 2 1. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2..... The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in only one direction. Locked Retaining Clip 1.7.4 Removing a DIMM Follow these steps to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Remove the DIMM from the socket. DO NOT force a DIMM into the 3 socket until the retaining clips snap back...
... that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket. 1 2 DDR DIMM notch 1 Unlocked retaining clip A DDR DIMM is properly seated. ASUS A8V-VM 1-15 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to remove a DIMM. 2 1. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2..... The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in only one direction. Locked Retaining Clip 1.7.4 Removing a DIMM Follow these steps to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Remove the DIMM from the socket. DO NOT force a DIMM into the 3 socket until the retaining clips snap back...
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... expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for later use . Make sure to the card. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Failure to do so may cause you may need to the chassis with the slot and press firmly until... the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1.
... expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for later use . Make sure to the card. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Failure to do so may cause you may need to the chassis with the slot and press firmly until... the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1.
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...* IRQ holder for PCI steering* PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port* Numeric Data Processor Primary IDE Channel Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCI slot 1 shared - - - - - - - Onboard EHCI controller - - Onboard SATA Controller - ... - shared - - - - - Onboard Audio Controller - shared - - - - - - Integrated graphics shared - - - - - - - ASUS A8V-VM 1-17 shared - - - - - shared - - - - - otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable...
...* IRQ holder for PCI steering* PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port* Numeric Data Processor Primary IDE Channel Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCI slot 1 shared - - - - - - - Onboard EHCI controller - - Onboard SATA Controller - ... - shared - - - - - Onboard Audio Controller - shared - - - - - - Integrated graphics shared - - - - - - - ASUS A8V-VM 1-17 shared - - - - - shared - - - - - otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable...
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... PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.8.3 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards 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 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 that comply with the PCI Express specifications.
... PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.8.3 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards 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 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 that comply with the PCI Express specifications.
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... the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. GND +12V Rotation CPU_FAN GND +12V Rotation A8V-VM R A8V-VM Fan Connectors CHA_FAN ASUS A8V-VM 1-25 Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Do not place jumper caps on the...
... the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. GND +12V Rotation CPU_FAN GND +12V Rotation A8V-VM R A8V-VM Fan Connectors CHA_FAN ASUS A8V-VM 1-25 Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Do not place jumper caps on the...
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...connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. Doing so will damage the motherboard! The USB2.0 module is purchased separately . 1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then ...install the module to 480 Mbps connection speed. USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND A8V-VM R USB56 1 A8V-VM USB 2.0 Connectors USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND USB78 1 Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. USB connectors (10-1 pin ...
...connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. Doing so will damage the motherboard! The USB2.0 module is purchased separately . 1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then ...install the module to 480 Mbps connection speed. USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND A8V-VM R USB56 1 A8V-VM USB 2.0 Connectors USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND USB78 1 Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. USB connectors (10-1 pin ...