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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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... disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are not damaged. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit...contact your local power company. • If the power supply is set to fix it by yourself. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it may become wet. • Place the product on a stable surface. • If you are connected. Safety ...
... disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are not damaged. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit...contact your local power company. • If the power supply is set to fix it by yourself. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it may become wet. • Place the product on a stable surface. • If you are connected. Safety ...
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...of the standard package. Where to find more information Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product...information and for product and software updates. 1. It includes description of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. It also lists the hardware setup procedures that may have to the ASUS contact information. 2. viii How this guide This user guide contains the ...
...of the standard package. Where to find more information Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product...information and for product and software updates. 1. It includes description of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. It also lists the hardware setup procedures that may have to the ASUS contact information. 2. viii How this guide This user guide contains 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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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 CDs ASUS motherboard support CD Documentation User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! 1.1 Welcome! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in...
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 CDs ASUS motherboard support CD Documentation User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! 1.1 Welcome! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in...
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...and PCI Express interface. Dual-channel DDR400 memory support Employing the Double Date Rate (DDR) memory technology, the motherboard supports up to 1-22 for details. ASUS A8V-VM 1- Integrated VIA DeltaChrome GPU The VIA® K8M890 integrates the VIA® DeltaChrome graphics processing unit (GPU..., and Internet applications See page 1-12 for details. 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 all...
...and PCI Express interface. Dual-channel DDR400 memory support Employing the Double Date Rate (DDR) memory technology, the motherboard supports up to 1-22 for details. ASUS A8V-VM 1- Integrated VIA DeltaChrome GPU The VIA® K8M890 integrates the VIA® DeltaChrome graphics processing unit (GPU..., and Internet applications See page 1-12 for details. 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 all...
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See page 1-24 for details. See page 2-6 for details. ASUS MyLogo™ This new feature present in the motherboard allows you to your system with customizable boot logos. No need to use a DOS-based utility or boot from the support CD in ... disk. See page 2-31 for details. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. See page 2-3 for details. Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology The motherboard supports the Serial ATA 3 Gb/s technology through the Serial ATA interfaces...
See page 1-24 for details. See page 2-6 for details. ASUS MyLogo™ This new feature present in the motherboard allows you to your system with customizable boot logos. No need to use a DOS-based utility or boot from the support CD in ... disk. See page 2-31 for details. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. See page 2-3 for details. Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology The motherboard supports the Serial ATA 3 Gb/s technology through the Serial ATA interfaces...
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Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in softoff mode, and not powered OFF. A8V-VM R A8V-VM Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS A8V-VM 1- 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install... do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components.
Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in softoff mode, and not powered OFF. A8V-VM R A8V-VM Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS A8V-VM 1- 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install... do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components.
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...motherboard, study the configuration of the chassis A8V-VM R 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. Do not overtighten the screws! 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...screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. Failure to do so can damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of your chassis...
...motherboard, study the configuration of the chassis A8V-VM R 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. Do not overtighten the screws! 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...screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. Failure to do so can damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of your chassis...
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... 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 socket to ensure correct installation. The 128-bit-wide data paths of the marked corner (with gold triangle) on the motherboard.... introduction Gold triangle 1.6.2 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. 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. Take note of these processors can run applications faster than processors with a surface mount...
... 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 socket to ensure correct installation. The 128-bit-wide data paths of the marked corner (with gold triangle) on the motherboard.... introduction Gold triangle 1.6.2 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. 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. Take note of these processors can run applications faster than processors with a surface mount...
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...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 purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that the heatsink fits properly on the...the retention mechanism. Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, making sure that a Thermal Interface Material is already installed on the motherboard upon purchase. • You do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.6.3 Installing the ...
...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 purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that the heatsink fits properly on the...the retention mechanism. Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, making sure that a Thermal Interface Material is already installed on the motherboard upon purchase. • You do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.6.3 Installing the ...
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... motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place. 4. Attach one end of the retention bracket (near the retention bracket lock) to the retention module base. 1 2 3 4 5 3. Align the other end of the retention bracket to the retention module base. CPU_FAN GND +12V Rotation A8V-VM R A8V-VM CPU Fan Connector ASUS A8V...
... motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place. 4. Attach one end of the retention bracket (near the retention bracket lock) to the retention module base. 1 2 3 4 5 3. Align the other end of the retention bracket to the retention module base. CPU_FAN GND +12V Rotation A8V-VM R A8V-VM CPU Fan Connector ASUS A8V...
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... (DDR) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. 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 ...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.
... (DDR) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. 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 ...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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...fits in place and the DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it flips out with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. ASUS A8V-VM 1-15 Remove the DIMM from the socket. Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the ... NOT force a DIMM into the 3 socket until the retaining clips snap back in only one direction. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Make sure to remove a DIMM. 2 1. Locked Retaining Clip...
...fits in place and the DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it flips out with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. ASUS A8V-VM 1-15 Remove the DIMM from the socket. Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the ... NOT force a DIMM into the 3 socket until the retaining clips snap back in only one direction. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Make sure to remove a DIMM. 2 1. Locked Retaining Clip...
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... to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Install the software drivers for later use . Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Failure to do so may need to the chassis with it.... Make sure to the card. Secure the card to install expansion cards. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1.
... to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Install the software drivers for later use . Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Failure to do so may need to the chassis with it.... Make sure to the card. Secure the card to install expansion cards. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1.
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... making the system unstable and the card inoperable. Onboard SATA Controller - Onboard Audio Controller - Onboard LAN shared - - - - - - - ASUS A8V-VM 1-17 shared - - - - - - Integrated graphics shared - - - - - - - When using PCI cards on shared slots,...* 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 - - - - - - - PCI slot 2 - shared - - - - - shared - - - - - PCI ...
... making the system unstable and the card inoperable. Onboard SATA Controller - Onboard Audio Controller - Onboard LAN shared - - - - - - - ASUS A8V-VM 1-17 shared - - - - - - Integrated graphics shared - - - - - - - When using PCI cards on shared slots,...* 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 - - - - - - - PCI slot 2 - shared - - - - - shared - - - - - PCI ...
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... 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. 1.8.3 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with PCI specifications.
... 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. 1.8.3 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with PCI specifications.
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...mA~740 mA (8.88 W max.) or a total of the connector. These are not jumpers! Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! Do not 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 4. Connect the fan cables to ...
...mA~740 mA (8.88 W max.) or a total of the connector. These are not jumpers! Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! Do not 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 4. Connect the fan cables to ...
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USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Doing so will damage the motherboard! 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 480 Mbps connection speed. These...
USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Doing so will damage the motherboard! 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 480 Mbps connection speed. These...