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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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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 .../Chassis fan connectors CD audio-in connector Chassis intrusion connector System 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...
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 .../Chassis fan connectors CD audio-in connector Chassis intrusion connector System 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...
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... the expansion card, read the documentation that came with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Install the software drivers for later use . Turn on the next page. 3. Refer to the tables on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Remove the...
... the expansion card, read the documentation that came with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Install the software drivers for later use . Turn on the next page. 3. Refer to the tables on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Remove the...
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...LAN shared - - - - - - - IRQ assignments for ISA or PCI devices. shared - - - - - - shared - - - - - Integrated graphics shared - - - - - - - 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 12... - - - - shared - - - - - - When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments; Onboard Audio Controller - Onboard USB controller 2 - Onboard EHCI controller -...
...LAN shared - - - - - - - IRQ assignments for ISA or PCI devices. shared - - - - - - shared - - - - - Integrated graphics shared - - - - - - - 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 12... - - - - shared - - - - - - When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments; Onboard Audio Controller - Onboard USB controller 2 - Onboard EHCI controller -...
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... to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the optical drive. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Place the support CD in Windows® environment. The Drivers menu appears. 2. The ASUS Update utility is available in the support CD that allows you to : •...• View the BIOS version information. Click the Utilities tab, 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. The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using this utility. 2- Chapter 2: BIOS ...
... to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the optical drive. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Place the support CD in Windows® environment. The Drivers menu appears. 2. The ASUS Update utility is available in the support CD that allows you to : •...• View the BIOS version information. Click the Utilities tab, 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. The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using this utility. 2- Chapter 2: BIOS ...
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Configuration options: [Continuous] [Discrete] 2-18 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Auto] [2.6V] [2.5V] Spread Spectrum[+/-1.00%] Allows you to select DDR reference voltage. The driver developer may enable it for the normal operation. Configuration options: [100MHz] [Synchronization] DDR Reference Voltage[Auto] Allows you to select PCIE frequency mode. Continuous explicitly ...
Configuration options: [Continuous] [Discrete] 2-18 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Auto] [2.6V] [2.5V] Spread Spectrum[+/-1.00%] Allows you to select DDR reference voltage. The driver developer may enable it for the normal operation. Configuration options: [100MHz] [Synchronization] DDR Reference Voltage[Auto] Allows you to select PCIE frequency mode. Continuous explicitly ...
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... that you install Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack2 or later versions before installing the drivers for updates. 3.2.1 Running the support CD Place the support CD to run the CD. 3- Chapter 3: Software support The CD automatically displays the.../2003 Server/XP/64-bit XP operating systems (OS). 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 can install to locate the ...
... that you install Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack2 or later versions before installing the drivers for updates. 3.2.1 Running the support CD Place the support CD to run the CD. 3- Chapter 3: Software support The CD automatically displays the.../2003 Server/XP/64-bit XP operating systems (OS). 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 can install to locate the ...
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VIA ChipSet HyperionPro Driver Installs VIA ChipSet HyperionPro Driver. VIA Onboard VGA Driver Installs VIA Onboard VGA Driver. ASUS A8V-VM 3- VIA Ethernet Driver Installs VIA Ethernet Driver. AMD Cool'n'Quiet Drivers Installs AMD Cool'n'Quiet Drivers. 3.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Make VIA RAID Driver Disk Allows you to activate the devices. USB2.0 Driver Installs USB2.0 Driver. ADI Audio Driver Installs ADI Audio Driver. Install the necessary drivers to create a VIA RAID driver disk.
VIA ChipSet HyperionPro Driver Installs VIA ChipSet HyperionPro Driver. VIA Onboard VGA Driver Installs VIA Onboard VGA Driver. ASUS A8V-VM 3- VIA Ethernet Driver Installs VIA Ethernet Driver. AMD Cool'n'Quiet Drivers Installs AMD Cool'n'Quiet Drivers. 3.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Make VIA RAID Driver Disk Allows you to activate the devices. USB2.0 Driver Installs USB2.0 Driver. ADI Audio Driver Installs ADI Audio Driver. Install the necessary drivers to create a VIA RAID driver disk.
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...connection so you can connect to your computer in Portable Document Format (PDF). 3- Chapter 3: Software support ASUS Screen Saver Bring life to the ASUS website. ASUS Update Allows you to open, view, and print documents in healthy operating condition. 3.2.3 Utilities menu The ...version of any detected problems. This utility helps you keep your computer screen by installing the ASUS screen saver. ASUS Cool'n'Quiet Utility Launches the ASUS Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology driver installation wizard. ADOBE Acrobat Reader Installs the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader V5.0 that...
...connection so you can connect to your computer in Portable Document Format (PDF). 3- Chapter 3: Software support ASUS Screen Saver Bring life to the ASUS website. ASUS Update Allows you to open, view, and print documents in healthy operating condition. 3.2.3 Utilities menu The ...version of any detected problems. This utility helps you keep your computer screen by installing the ASUS screen saver. ASUS Cool'n'Quiet Utility Launches the ASUS Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology driver installation wizard. ADOBE Acrobat Reader Installs the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader V5.0 that...
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Anti-virus Utility The anti-virus application scans, identifies, and removes computer viruses. View the online help for updates. ASUS A8V-VM 3- DirectX® improves the multimedia features of you computer so you can enjoy watching TV and movies, capturing videos, or playing games in your ... information. 3.2.4 Manual The Manual menu contains a VIA8251 RAID User Manual. Click the item to open the manual. Microsoft DirectX Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver.
Anti-virus Utility The anti-virus application scans, identifies, and removes computer viruses. View the online help for updates. ASUS A8V-VM 3- DirectX® improves the multimedia features of you computer so you can enjoy watching TV and movies, capturing videos, or playing games in your ... information. 3.2.4 Manual The Manual menu contains a VIA8251 RAID User Manual. Click the item to open the manual. Microsoft DirectX Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver.