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... Expansion Card Installation Procedure 27 3.7.3 Accelerated Graphics Port Pro (AGP Pro 28 3.7.2 Assigning IRQs for Expansion Cards 29 3.7.4 Audio Modem Riser (AMR) Slot 30 3.8 External Connectors 31 3.9 Starting Up the First Time 43 4. CONTENTS 1. BIOS SETUP... Updating BIOS Procedures 46 4.2 BIOS Setup Program 49 4.2.1 BIOS Menu Bar 50 4 ASUS A7V User's Manual INTRODUCTION 7 1.1 How This Manual Is Organized 7 1.2 Item Checklist 7 2. FEATURES 8 2.1 The ASUS A7V 8 2.1.1 Specifications 8 2.1.2 Special Features 10 2.1.3 Optional Components 10 2.1.4 Performance ...
... Expansion Card Installation Procedure 27 3.7.3 Accelerated Graphics Port Pro (AGP Pro 28 3.7.2 Assigning IRQs for Expansion Cards 29 3.7.4 Audio Modem Riser (AMR) Slot 30 3.8 External Connectors 31 3.9 Starting Up the First Time 43 4. CONTENTS 1. BIOS SETUP... Updating BIOS Procedures 46 4.2 BIOS Setup Program 49 4.2.1 BIOS Menu Bar 50 4 ASUS A7V User's Manual INTRODUCTION 7 1.1 How This Manual Is Organized 7 1.2 Item Checklist 7 2. FEATURES 8 2.1 The ASUS A7V 8 2.1.1 Specifications 8 2.1.2 Special Features 10 2.1.3 Optional Components 10 2.1.4 Performance ...
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...audio; FEATURES Specifications 2. Appendix). 8 ASUS A7V User's Manual VC SDRAM is enabled. up to be set in 1MHz-increments or reduction. • JumperFree™ Mode: Allows processor settings and easy overclocking of frequency and Vcore voltage all through an optional ASUS ... system performance. • "Super South" South Bridge System PCIset: VIA VT82C686A PCIset with PCI Super-I/O Integrated Peripheral Controller (PSIPC) with support for 5 PCI masters. FEATURES 2.1 The ASUS A7V The ASUS A7V motherboard is optimized to 1.5GB of the processor's external frequency....
...audio; FEATURES Specifications 2. Appendix). 8 ASUS A7V User's Manual VC SDRAM is enabled. up to be set in 1MHz-increments or reduction. • JumperFree™ Mode: Allows processor settings and easy overclocking of frequency and Vcore voltage all through an optional ASUS ... system performance. • "Super South" South Bridge System PCIset: VIA VT82C686A PCIset with PCI Super-I/O Integrated Peripheral Controller (PSIPC) with support for 5 PCI masters. FEATURES 2.1 The ASUS A7V The ASUS A7V motherboard is optimized to 1.5GB of the processor's external frequency....
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...to examine and manage system status information, such as CPU and system voltages, temperatures, and fan status through the onboard hardware ASUS ASIC and the bundled ASUS PC Probe. • SMBus: Features the System Management Bus interface, which is autodetected to enable/disable suspend-to-RAM. ... personal gadgets, or an optional remote controller. • Desktop Management Interface (DMI): Supports DMI through BIOS, which supports a very affordable audio and/or modem riser card. • Super Multi-I/O: Provides two high-speed UART compatible serial ports and one parallel port with EPP and...
...to examine and manage system status information, such as CPU and system voltages, temperatures, and fan status through the onboard hardware ASUS ASIC and the bundled ASUS PC Probe. • SMBus: Features the System Management Bus interface, which is autodetected to enable/disable suspend-to-RAM. ... personal gadgets, or an optional remote controller. • Desktop Management Interface (DMI): Supports DMI through BIOS, which supports a very affordable audio and/or modem riser card. • Super Multi-I/O: Provides two high-speed UART compatible serial ports and one parallel port with EPP and...
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... OS, such as required by PC 99. • Symbios SCSI BIOS: Supports optional ASUS SCSI controller cards through the onboard SYMBIOS firmware. 2.1.3 Optional Components • Onboard AC'97 Audio Controller: Supports advanced automated audio performance. (See 4.4.2: I/O Device Configuration in BIOS setup). 2.1.4 Performance Features •...devices and systems so there is backward compatible with DMA/ 66, DMA/33, and DMA and with the industry 10 ASUS A7V User's Manual FEATURES Performance 2. To fully utilize the benefits of this motherboard meet the stringent requirements for PC 99...
... OS, such as required by PC 99. • Symbios SCSI BIOS: Supports optional ASUS SCSI controller cards through the onboard SYMBIOS firmware. 2.1.3 Optional Components • Onboard AC'97 Audio Controller: Supports advanced automated audio performance. (See 4.4.2: I/O Device Configuration in BIOS setup). 2.1.4 Performance Features •...devices and systems so there is backward compatible with DMA/ 66, DMA/33, and DMA and with the industry 10 ASUS A7V User's Manual FEATURES Performance 2. To fully utilize the benefits of this motherboard meet the stringent requirements for PC 99...
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... the center of the CPU heat source, just below the CPU socket) Feature Setting DIP Switches 6 Chipsets VIA VT8363 (VIA Apollo KT133) system controller 2 VIA VT82C686A PCIset 16 2Mbit Programmable Flash EEPROM 11 Main Memory Maximum 1.5GB support 3 DIMM Sockets 4 VC133/PC133...Connector (on audio model only) ........ (Bottom) 23 1 Line In Connector (on audio model only Bottom) 23 1 Microphone Connector (on audio model only) ... (Bottom) 23 Network Features Wake-On-LAN Connector 17 Wake-On-Ring Connector 13 Hardware Monitoring System Voltage Monitoring (integrated in ASUS ASIC) ..........
... the center of the CPU heat source, just below the CPU socket) Feature Setting DIP Switches 6 Chipsets VIA VT8363 (VIA Apollo KT133) system controller 2 VIA VT82C686A PCIset 16 2Mbit Programmable Flash EEPROM 11 Main Memory Maximum 1.5GB support 3 DIMM Sockets 4 VC133/PC133...Connector (on audio model only) ........ (Bottom) 23 1 Line In Connector (on audio model only Bottom) 23 1 Microphone Connector (on audio model only) ... (Bottom) 23 Network Features Wake-On-LAN Connector 17 Wake-On-Ring Connector 13 Hardware Monitoring System Voltage Monitoring (integrated in ASUS ASIC) ..........
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... 1 0 SECONDARY IDE SECONDARY Ultra ATA100 IDE 2Mbit Flash EEPROM (Programmable BIOS) PRIMARY Ultra ATA100 IDE CD AUX Audio Codec Accelerated Graphic Port (AGP PRO) PLED SMB PCI Slot 1 PCI Slot 2 VIA VT82C686A ATA100 IDE Controller MODEM PCI Slot 3 SPK ADN# AUD_EN2 AUD_EN1 PCI Slot 4 A7V WOLCON WOR... ASUS ASIC AS99127 JEN CHASSIS IR PCI Slot 5 Audio Modem Riser (AMR) IDELED USBPORT USB3A USB3 PANEL Grayed components...
... 1 0 SECONDARY IDE SECONDARY Ultra ATA100 IDE 2Mbit Flash EEPROM (Programmable BIOS) PRIMARY Ultra ATA100 IDE CD AUX Audio Codec Accelerated Graphic Port (AGP PRO) PLED SMB PCI Slot 1 PCI Slot 2 VIA VT82C686A ATA100 IDE Controller MODEM PCI Slot 3 SPK ADN# AUD_EN2 AUD_EN1 PCI Slot 4 A7V WOLCON WOR... ASUS ASIC AS99127 JEN CHASSIS IR PCI Slot 5 Audio Modem Riser (AMR) IDELED USBPORT USB3A USB3 PANEL Grayed components...
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... Serial Port Connector (9-pin male) 5) PRINTER p.32 Parallel Port Connector (25-pin female) 6) GAME_AUDIO p.33 Game/MIDI Connector (15-pin female) (optional) 7) GAME_AUDIO p.33 Audio Port Connectors (Three 1/8" female) (optional) 8) FLOPPY p.33 Floppy Disk Drive Port Connector (34 pins) 9) PRIMARY IDE p.34 IDE Connectors (Four 40-1 pins) SECONDARY IDE ...-Ring Connector (2 pins) 14) PWR_, CPU_,CHA_FAN p. 37 Chassis, Power Supply, CPU, F_ Fan Connectors (3 pins) F_FAN 15) CD_IN, AUX, MODEM p. 38 Internal Audio Connectors (4 4-pin) (optional) ASUS A7V User's Manual continued... 15
... Serial Port Connector (9-pin male) 5) PRINTER p.32 Parallel Port Connector (25-pin female) 6) GAME_AUDIO p.33 Game/MIDI Connector (15-pin female) (optional) 7) GAME_AUDIO p.33 Audio Port Connectors (Three 1/8" female) (optional) 8) FLOPPY p.33 Floppy Disk Drive Port Connector (34 pins) 9) PRIMARY IDE p.34 IDE Connectors (Four 40-1 pins) SECONDARY IDE ...-Ring Connector (2 pins) 14) PWR_, CPU_,CHA_FAN p. 37 Chassis, Power Supply, CPU, F_ Fan Connectors (3 pins) F_FAN 15) CD_IN, AUX, MODEM p. 38 Internal Audio Connectors (4 4-pin) (optional) ASUS A7V User's Manual continued... 15
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...VSB (Default) A7V A7V PCI 3Volt Selection ASUS A7V User's Manual 19 If using a PCI audio expansion card, Onboard AC'97 Audio Controller in 4.4.2 I/O Device Configuration of the BIOS must also be enabled or disabled using a PCI audio card on motherboards with the onboard audio option. Setting Enable Disable AUDIOCODEC [1-2] [1-2]... or a primary AMR on the AMR slot. HARDWARE SETUP 3) Onboard Audio Setting (AUDIOCODEC) The onboard audio CODEC may be disabled. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3. Disable the onboard audio CODEC if you to select the voltage supplied to 3 VSB. NOTE:...
...VSB (Default) A7V A7V PCI 3Volt Selection ASUS A7V User's Manual 19 If using a PCI audio expansion card, Onboard AC'97 Audio Controller in 4.4.2 I/O Device Configuration of the BIOS must also be enabled or disabled using a PCI audio card on motherboards with the onboard audio option. Setting Enable Disable AUDIOCODEC [1-2] [1-2]... or a primary AMR on the AMR slot. HARDWARE SETUP 3) Onboard Audio Setting (AUDIOCODEC) The onboard audio CODEC may be disabled. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings 3. Disable the onboard audio CODEC if you to select the voltage supplied to 3 VSB. NOTE:...
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... . Use this Motherboard PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 PCI slot 3 PCI slot 4 PCI slot 5 AGP Pro slot Onboard USB controller Onboard audio/AMR Promise ATA100 SMBus INT-A shared - - - - Standard Interrupt Assignments IRQ Priority Standard Function 0 1 System Timer 1 2 Keyboard Controller 2... 8 3 System CMOS/Real Time Clock 9* 4 ACPI Mode when used . shared - - - - shared - INT-D - - - shared - - - 28 ASUS A7V User's Manual 3. Generally, an IRQ must be exclusively assigned to operate. shared - - - - - - The following table lists the default IRQ assignments for this...
... . Use this Motherboard PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 PCI slot 3 PCI slot 4 PCI slot 5 AGP Pro slot Onboard USB controller Onboard audio/AMR Promise ATA100 SMBus INT-A shared - - - - Standard Interrupt Assignments IRQ Priority Standard Function 0 1 System Timer 1 2 Keyboard Controller 2... 8 3 System CMOS/Real Time Clock 9* 4 ACPI Mode when used . shared - - - - shared - INT-D - - - shared - - - 28 ASUS A7V User's Manual 3. Generally, an IRQ must be exclusively assigned to operate. shared - - - - - - The following table lists the default IRQ assignments for this...
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...motherboard's expansion slots when the card is done through software and controlled by the motherboard's system chipset. This provides an upgradeable audio and/or modem solution at an incredibly low cost. This motherboard uses the primary channel so that of standard cards, the ... (optional). H/W SETUP Expansion Cards 30 ASUS A7V User's Manual There are two types of this motherboard shares the same expansion slot as secondary. 3. Because of AMR, one defined as primary and another defined as PCI Slot 5. HARDWARE SETUP 3.7.4 Audio Modem Riser (AMR) Slot This connector ...
...motherboard's expansion slots when the card is done through software and controlled by the motherboard's system chipset. This provides an upgradeable audio and/or modem solution at an incredibly low cost. This motherboard uses the primary channel so that of standard cards, the ... (optional). H/W SETUP Expansion Cards 30 ASUS A7V User's Manual There are two types of this motherboard shares the same expansion slot as secondary. 3. Because of AMR, one defined as primary and another defined as PCI Slot 5. HARDWARE SETUP 3.7.4 Audio Modem Riser (AMR) Slot This connector ...
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... connecting the single end to the board, connect the two plugs on the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1. Line Out Line In Mic 1/8" Stereo Audio Connectors 8) Floppy Disk Drive Connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) This connector supports the provided floppy drive ribbon cable. HARDWARE SETUP 6) Game/MIDI Connector (Gold... the Line Out (lime). FLOPPY 01 01 01 NOTE: Orient the red markings on the other audio sources to headphones or preferably powered speakers. A7V A7V Floppy Disk Drive Connector PIN 1 ASUS A7V User's Manual 33 Line In (light blue) allows tape players or other end to the ...
... connecting the single end to the board, connect the two plugs on the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1. Line Out Line In Mic 1/8" Stereo Audio Connectors 8) Floppy Disk Drive Connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) This connector supports the provided floppy drive ribbon cable. HARDWARE SETUP 6) Game/MIDI Connector (Gold... the Line Out (lime). FLOPPY 01 01 01 NOTE: Orient the red markings on the other audio sources to headphones or preferably powered speakers. A7V A7V Floppy Disk Drive Connector PIN 1 ASUS A7V User's Manual 33 Line In (light blue) allows tape players or other end to the ...
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... onto the ATX connectors. H/W SETUP Connectors 38 ASUS A7V User's Manual 01 01 01 01 01 01 3. AUX (White) Left Audio Channel Ground Right Audio Channel CD (Black) VIDEO (Green) Left Audio Channel Ground Right Audio Channel A7V A7V Internal Audio Connectors Modem-In (to Modem) Ground Modem-Out...a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card. MIC Power MIC Input GND A7V A7V Microphone Header 1 MIC2 3. HARDWARE SETUP 15) Internal Audio Connectors (4-pin CD_IN, AUX, VIDEO, MODEM) (optional) These connectors allow you to connect a chasssis mounted microphone to the motherboard instead of ...
... onto the ATX connectors. H/W SETUP Connectors 38 ASUS A7V User's Manual 01 01 01 01 01 01 3. AUX (White) Left Audio Channel Ground Right Audio Channel CD (Black) VIDEO (Green) Left Audio Channel Ground Right Audio Channel A7V A7V Internal Audio Connectors Modem-In (to Modem) Ground Modem-Out...a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card. MIC Power MIC Input GND A7V A7V Microphone Header 1 MIC2 3. HARDWARE SETUP 15) Internal Audio Connectors (4-pin CD_IN, AUX, VIDEO, MODEM) (optional) These connectors allow you to connect a chasssis mounted microphone to the motherboard instead of ...
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... and blinks when it shorted will not cause any problems. This may use . This is in use the "Turbo Switch." H/W SETUP Connectors 42 ASUS A7V User's Manual 3. Only SPEAKER will allow you do not have a switch for rebooting your power switch. If you to turn the system off... your computer without having to hear system beeps before the integrated audio has been properly initialized. 24) System Message LED Lead (2-pin MSG.LED) This indicates whether a message has been received from a fax/modem.
... and blinks when it shorted will not cause any problems. This may use . This is in use the "Turbo Switch." H/W SETUP Connectors 42 ASUS A7V User's Manual 3. Only SPEAKER will allow you do not have a switch for rebooting your power switch. If you to turn the system off... your computer without having to hear system beeps before the integrated audio has been properly initialized. 24) System Message LED Lead (2-pin MSG.LED) This indicates whether a message has been received from a fax/modem.
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...EPP] allows normal speed operation in a two-way mode. BIOS SETUP I/O Device Config Onboard AC97 Modem Controller [Auto] Onboard AC97 Audio Controller [Auto] [Auto] allows the motherboard's BIOS to configure the parallel port DMA channel for the selected ECP mode. Configuration options...: [1] [3] Onboard Peripheral Resource Control 4. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS A7V User's Manual 65 If you have conflicts with the onboard modem/audio controller, you are using any modem/audio device. Configuration options: [Disabled] [378H/IRQ7] [278H/IRQ5] Parallel Port Mode...
...EPP] allows normal speed operation in a two-way mode. BIOS SETUP I/O Device Config Onboard AC97 Modem Controller [Auto] Onboard AC97 Audio Controller [Auto] [Auto] allows the motherboard's BIOS to configure the parallel port DMA channel for the selected ECP mode. Configuration options...: [1] [3] Onboard Peripheral Resource Control 4. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS A7V User's Manual 65 If you have conflicts with the onboard modem/audio controller, you are using any modem/audio device. Configuration options: [Disabled] [378H/IRQ7] [278H/IRQ5] Parallel Port Mode...
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Leave on audio device. FM Enable (388h-38Bh) [Disabled] This field enables or disables the FM modulation feature. 66 ASUS A7V User's Manual To use it, you want to use the Sound Blaster™ emulation feature. BIOS SETUP Game Port Function ...-303h] This sets the I /O address, IRQ, and DMA channel for the onboard MIDI device. 4. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enable (200h-207h)] Onboard Legacy Audio Support [Disabled] The onboard chipset is integrated with a SoundBlaster Pro controller. Sound Blaster I/O Base Address [220h-22Fh] Sound Blaster IRQ [IRQ5] Sound Blaster DMA [...
Leave on audio device. FM Enable (388h-38Bh) [Disabled] This field enables or disables the FM modulation feature. 66 ASUS A7V User's Manual To use it, you want to use the Sound Blaster™ emulation feature. BIOS SETUP Game Port Function ...-303h] This sets the I /O address, IRQ, and DMA channel for the onboard MIDI device. 4. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enable (200h-207h)] Onboard Legacy Audio Support [Disabled] The onboard chipset is integrated with a SoundBlaster Pro controller. Sound Blaster I/O Base Address [220h-22Fh] Sound Blaster IRQ [IRQ5] Sound Blaster DMA [...
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....EXE (assuming that can help you update BIOS or down- S/W SETUP Windows 98 • VIA 4 in 1 drivers: Installs Bus Master PCI IDE Driver, AGP VxD Driver, VIA Chipset Functions Registry, and IRQ Routing Miniport Driver. • Win95-98 Promise Ultra 100 IDE ...LANDesk Client Manager software monitors the Client system and operates hardware management features. 82 ASUS A7V User's Manual Updated or other language versions of our web sites. • Install Cyberlink Video and Audio Applications: Installs Cyberlink PowerPlayer SE, PowerDVD Trial, and Cyberlink VideoLive Mail. •...
....EXE (assuming that can help you update BIOS or down- S/W SETUP Windows 98 • VIA 4 in 1 drivers: Installs Bus Master PCI IDE Driver, AGP VxD Driver, VIA Chipset Functions Registry, and IRQ Routing Miniport Driver. • Win95-98 Promise Ultra 100 IDE ...LANDesk Client Manager software monitors the Client system and operates hardware management features. 82 ASUS A7V User's Manual Updated or other language versions of our web sites. • Install Cyberlink Video and Audio Applications: Installs Cyberlink PowerPlayer SE, PowerDVD Trial, and Cyberlink VideoLive Mail. •...
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... SE To start CyberLink Power Player, click the Windows Start button, point to bookmark ASUS A7V User's Manual 89 CD Mode Shuffle Forward Scan Step Frame Next Play Increase Volume Mute Decrease Volume Karaoke Next angle Next audio stream Next subtitle Add bookmark Capture frame Go-Up Repeat Menu Go to Programs...
... SE To start CyberLink Power Player, click the Windows Start button, point to bookmark ASUS A7V User's Manual 89 CD Mode Shuffle Forward Scan Step Frame Next Play Increase Volume Mute Decrease Volume Karaoke Next angle Next audio stream Next subtitle Add bookmark Capture frame Go-Up Repeat Menu Go to Programs...
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With the iPower Internet Enabling feature, PowerDVD opens DVD enthusiasts to on-line DVD resources via the PowerDVD Desktop Portal Page. 6.3.1 Starting CyberLink PowerDVD To start CyberLink PowerDVD, click the Windows Start button, point to view... DVD contents on the personal computer. 6. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 6.3 CyberLink PowerDVD CyberLink PowerDVD is the flagship of CyberLink's complete range of video and audio software products. It features unrivaled functions allowing users to Programs, and then CyberLink PowerDVD, and then click PowerDVD. 6.3.2 CyberLink PowerDVD User Interface ...
With the iPower Internet Enabling feature, PowerDVD opens DVD enthusiasts to on-line DVD resources via the PowerDVD Desktop Portal Page. 6.3.1 Starting CyberLink PowerDVD To start CyberLink PowerDVD, click the Windows Start button, point to view... DVD contents on the personal computer. 6. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 6.3 CyberLink PowerDVD CyberLink PowerDVD is the flagship of CyberLink's complete range of video and audio software products. It features unrivaled functions allowing users to Programs, and then CyberLink PowerDVD, and then click PowerDVD. 6.3.2 CyberLink PowerDVD User Interface ...
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... issues. VLM 3 loads video messages from PC cameras, digital camcorders, analog camcorder via VLM 3's built-in an easy and continuous process. Video and audio messages are compliant with QCIF (176 x 144) resolution takes up less than 500KB... of memory, making it easy to disks, the whole procedure is done in e-mail system through corporate E-mail system. Video for Windows standard. Users may convey the most profound information to your target customers without costing a fortune. ASUS...
... issues. VLM 3 loads video messages from PC cameras, digital camcorders, analog camcorder via VLM 3's built-in an easy and continuous process. Video and audio messages are compliant with QCIF (176 x 144) resolution takes up less than 500KB... of memory, making it easy to disks, the whole procedure is done in e-mail system through corporate E-mail system. Video for Windows standard. Users may convey the most profound information to your target customers without costing a fortune. ASUS...
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...dialog to confirm that the more frames you choose, the bigger the file size will then search for the GSM CODECS module for audio compression, and prompt you are several video-input devices installed. Click Next to File Video Configuration Start Playback Stop Recording / Playback... Save Video File Send Mail Load Video File Send Mail Increase MIC volume Decrease MIC volume Increase speaker volume Decrease speaker volume 92 ASUS A7V User's Manual Click Finish to complete the environmental setting procedure. 6.4.2 CyberLink VideoLive Mail User Interface Snapshot to continue. 4. VLM...
...dialog to confirm that the more frames you choose, the bigger the file size will then search for the GSM CODECS module for audio compression, and prompt you are several video-input devices installed. Click Next to File Video Configuration Start Playback Stop Recording / Playback... Save Video File Send Mail Load Video File Send Mail Increase MIC volume Decrease MIC volume Increase speaker volume Decrease speaker volume 92 ASUS A7V User's Manual Click Finish to complete the environmental setting procedure. 6.4.2 CyberLink VideoLive Mail User Interface Snapshot to continue. 4. VLM...