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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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...your local power company. • If the power supply is set to the correct voltage in municipal waste. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all power cables are connected. Do not place the product in any damage, contact your dealer immediately. ...• To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that all the manuals that your power supply is broken, do not try to fix it may become wet. • Place the ...
...your local power company. • If the power supply is set to the correct voltage in municipal waste. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all power cables are connected. Do not place the product in any damage, contact your dealer immediately. ...• To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that all the manuals that your power supply is broken, do not try to fix it may become wet. • Place the ...
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...guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. 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. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not ...part of the jumpers and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Where to ...
...guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. 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. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not ...part of the jumpers and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Where to ...
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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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.... 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 CDs ASUS motherboard support CD Documentation User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Thank you start installing the motherboard,...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! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the 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 CDs ASUS motherboard support CD Documentation User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Thank you start installing the motherboard,...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! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items ...
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... 6-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- Latest processor and 64-bit computing technology The AMD Athlon™ 64FX, Athlon™ 64, Athlon™ 64x2, ...65533;r�d��e�t�a�il�s�. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights AMD Dual-Core Architecture The motherboard supports AMD dual-core processors containing two physical CPU cores with Yamaha DLSbyXG sound set, 5.1 Virtual TheaterTM and supports ...
... 6-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- Latest processor and 64-bit computing technology The AMD Athlon™ 64FX, Athlon™ 64, Athlon™ 64x2, ...65533;r�d��e�t�a�il�s�. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights AMD Dual-Core Architecture The motherboard supports AMD dual-core processors containing two physical CPU cores with Yamaha DLSbyXG sound set, 5.1 Virtual TheaterTM and supports ...
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...See page 2-31 for details. See page 2-3 for details. ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to personalize and add style to use 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...and amount of the current Serial ATA products with lower pin count, reduced voltage requirement. ASUS MyLogo™ This new feature present in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology The motherboard supports the Serial ATA 3 Gb/s technology through the Serial ATA interfaces.
...See page 2-31 for details. See page 2-3 for details. ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to personalize and add style to use 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...and amount of the current Serial ATA products with lower pin count, reduced voltage requirement. ASUS MyLogo™ This new feature present in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology The motherboard supports the Serial ATA 3 Gb/s technology through the Serial ATA interfaces.
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...ON, in sleep mode or in the bag that came with a green standby power LED. 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 install or remove any component, ensure that the... uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in softoff mode, and not powered OFF. This LED lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install components into the system. • Unplug...
...ON, in sleep mode or in the bag that came with a green standby power LED. 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 install or remove any component, ensure that the... uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in softoff mode, and not powered OFF. This LED lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install components into the system. • Unplug...
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... chassis in the image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes Place six (6) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to ensure that you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the chassis A8V-VM R 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction Do not overtighten the screws! Place this side towards the rear of your chassis to...
... chassis in the image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes Place six (6) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to ensure that you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the chassis A8V-VM R 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction Do not overtighten the screws! Place this side towards the rear of your chassis to...
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...of these processors can run applications faster than processors with only 32-bit or 64-bit wide data paths. 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... X2 or AMD Sempron™ processor. This mark should match a specific corner on the motherboard. Locate the CPU socket on the socket to ensure correct installation. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) 1.6.1 Overview The motherboard comes with gold triangle) on your left. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction Gold triangle 1.6.2 Installing...
...of these processors can run applications faster than processors with only 32-bit or 64-bit wide data paths. 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... X2 or AMD Sempron™ processor. This mark should match a specific corner on the motherboard. Locate the CPU socket on the socket to ensure correct installation. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) 1.6.1 Overview The motherboard comes with gold triangle) on your left. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction Gold triangle 1.6.2 Installing...
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... and fan assembly, make sure that the heatsink fits properly on the retention module base. • The retention module base is already installed on the motherboard upon purchase. • You do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction Follow these steps to ensure optimum thermal condition... and performance. 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 install the heatsink and fan assembly.
... and fan assembly, make sure that the heatsink fits properly on the retention module base. • The retention module base is already installed on the motherboard upon purchase. • You do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction Follow these steps to ensure optimum thermal condition... and performance. 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 install the heatsink and fan assembly.
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... retention mechanism module base, otherwise you fail to the retention module base. Push down the retention bracket lock on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. CPU_FAN GND +12V Rotation A8V-VM R A8V-VM CPU Fan Connector ASUS A8V-VM Do not forget to the retention module base. 1 2 3 4 5 3. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you cannot snap the...
... retention mechanism module base, otherwise you fail to the retention module base. Push down the retention bracket lock on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. CPU_FAN GND +12V Rotation A8V-VM R A8V-VM CPU Fan Connector ASUS A8V-VM Do not forget to the retention module base. 1 2 3 4 5 3. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you cannot snap the...
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... 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 ... the memory configuration in this section. • If you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. This limitation applies to the DDR400 Qualified Vendors List on the next page for other critical functions.
... 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 ... the memory configuration in this section. • If you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. This limitation applies to the DDR400 Qualified Vendors List on the next page for other critical functions.
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...1 Unlocked retaining clip A DDR DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it flips out with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. ASUS A8V-VM 1-15 The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in place and the DIMM is properly seated. Remove the DIMM from the socket. ...NOT force a DIMM into the 3 socket until the retaining clips snap back in only one direction. 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Make sure to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. Locked Retaining Clip 1.7.4 Removing a DIMM Follow these ...
...1 Unlocked retaining clip A DDR DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it flips out with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. ASUS A8V-VM 1-15 The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in place and the DIMM is properly seated. Remove the DIMM from the socket. ...NOT force a DIMM into the 3 socket until the retaining clips snap back in only one direction. 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Make sure to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. Locked Retaining Clip 1.7.4 Removing a DIMM Follow these ...
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Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is already ... adding or removing expansion cards. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you removed earlier. 6. Make sure to the card. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Secure the card to the chassis with it by adjusting the...
Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is already ... adding or removing expansion cards. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you removed earlier. 6. Make sure to the card. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Secure the card to the chassis with it by adjusting the...
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... 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 USB controller 1 - - shared - - - - - shared - - - - - - ASUS A8V-VM 1-17 otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. Onboard EHCI...
... 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 USB controller 1 - - shared - - - - - shared - - - - - - ASUS A8V-VM 1-17 otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. Onboard EHCI...
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... 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 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. The figure shows a LAN card installed on the PCI Express ...
... 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 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. The figure shows a LAN card installed on the PCI Express ...
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... place jumper caps on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of 1 A~2.22 A (26.64 W max.) at +12V. 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. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. CPU and Chassis fan connectors (3-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) The...
... place jumper caps on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of 1 A~2.22 A (26.64 W max.) at +12V. 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. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. CPU and Chassis fan connectors (3-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) The...
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... connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. 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. Doing so will damage the...
... connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. 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. Doing so will damage the...