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express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL - Asus A8V-VM Ultra | Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 3
of contents Notices vi Safety information vii A8V-VM Ultra specifications summary x 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 - Asus A8V-VM Ultra | Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 4
ASUS Update utility 2-8 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-11 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-12 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-12 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-12 2.2.4 Menu items 2-13 2.2.5 Sub-menu items 2-13 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-13 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-28 2.5.1 ACPI 2.0 Support 2-28 2.5.2 ACPI APIC Support 2-28 iv - Asus A8V-VM Ultra | Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 5
Security 2-34 2.7 Exit menu 2-36 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 Make disk menu 3-5 3.2.4 Manual 3-6 3.2.5 ASUS Contact information 3-6 - Asus A8V-VM Ultra | Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 6
. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation - Asus A8V-VM Ultra | Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 7
qualified service technician or your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. The symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin - Asus A8V-VM Ultra | Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 8
need when installing and configuring the motherboard. How this guide is organized This manual contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. It also lists the hardware setup procedures that - Asus A8V-VM Ultra | Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 9
following symbols used throughout this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete - Asus A8V-VM Ultra | Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 10
A8V-VM Ultra specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory VGA Expansion slots Storage Audio USB LAN ASUS special features BIOS features Back Panel I/O Ports Socket 939 for AMD® Athlon™ 64/Sempron™/Opteron™ processors Supports AMD 64 architecture that enables - Asus A8V-VM Ultra | Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 11
A8V-VM Ultra specifications summary Internal I/O connectors Manageability Support CD contents Form Factor 1 x 24-pin ATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 2 x USB connectors for four additional USB 2.0 ports 1 x Front panel audio connector CPU/Chassis fan connectors 1 x CD - Asus A8V-VM Ultra | Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 12
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This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction - Asus A8V-VM Ultra | Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 14
for the following items. Motherboard ASUS A8V-VM Ultra motherboard Cables Accessories 1 x floppy disk drive cable 1 x Ultral DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x SATA cable kit (SATA/power) I/O shield Application CDs ASUS motherboard support CD Documentation Quick Start Guide If any of the above - Asus A8V-VM Ultra | Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 15
motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from the 12 Mbps bandwidth on USB 1.1 to a fast 480 Mbps on USB 2.0. USB 2.0 is backward compatible with USB 1.1. See pages 1-20, 1-22, and 2-26 for details. ASUS A8V-VM Ultra 1- - Asus A8V-VM Ultra | Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 16
in packets. This high speed interface is software compatible with existing PCI specifications. See page 1-18 for details. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you to restore the original BIOS data from the support CD in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted - Asus A8V-VM Ultra | Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 17
powered OFF. Unplug the power cable from the power outlet and make sure that the standby power LED is OFF before installing any system component. R A8V-VM ULTRA A8V-VM ULTRA Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS A8V-VM Ultra 1- - Asus A8V-VM Ultra | Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 18
the motherboard to the chassis. Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. R Place this side towards the rear of the chassis A8V-VM ULTRA 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction - Asus A8V-VM Ultra | Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 19
:Mic In CD RTL8201CL Super I/O ALC660 AAFP CHA_FAN VIA K8M890 PCIEX1_1 A8V-VM ULTRA PCIEX16 4M BIOS CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power PCI1 USB56_WFG USB56 PCI2 FLOPPY USB78 VIA VT8237A SPEAKER SB_PWR F_PANEL SATA1 CLRTC SATA2 24.5cm (9.6in) PRI_IDE SEC_IDE ASUS A8V-VM Ultra 1- - Asus A8V-VM Ultra | Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 20
gold triangle) on the CPU. This mark should match a specific corner on the socket to ensure correct installation. Gold triangle 1.6.2 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. R A8V-VM ULTRA A8V-VM ULTRA CPU Socket 939 Before installing the CPU, make sure - Asus A8V-VM Ultra | Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 21
Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to a 90°-100° angle. Make sure that the socket lever is lifted up to 90°-100° angle, otherwise the CPU does not fit in completely. 3. Position the The lever clicks on the side tab to indicate that it is locked. ASUS A8V-VM Ultra 1- - Asus A8V-VM Ultra | Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 22
Retention Module Base Retention bracket lock Your boxed CPU heatsink and fan assembly should come with installation instructions for the CPU, heatsink, and the retention mechanism. If the instructions in this section do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product - Asus A8V-VM Ultra | Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 23
the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. CPU_FAN R GND +12V Tachometer A8V-VM ULTRA A8V-VM ULTRA CPU Fan Connector Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. ASUS A8V-VM Ultra 1-11 - Asus A8V-VM Ultra | Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 24
-pin Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. The following figure illustrates the location of the sockets: R A8V-VM ULTRA A8V-VM ULTRA 184-pin DDR DIMM Sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install 64MB, 128 MB - Asus A8V-VM Ultra | Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 25
DDR400 Qualified Vendors List DIMM support Size 256MB 256MB 256MB 512MB 512MB 512MB 512MB V58C2256804SAT6 • • HY5DU56822BT-J • • KDL388P4LA-50 • • KDL388P4EA-50 • • VDD9616A8A-5C • • PM4D328D50406EU • • PM4D328S50403DU • • (Continued on the next page) ASUS A8V-VM Ultra 1-13 - Asus A8V-VM Ultra | Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 26
SS - Single-Sided DS - Double-Sided DIMM Support: A - supports one module as a single-channel memory configuration. B - supports one pair of modules inserted into two slots as one pair of dual‑channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest DDR 400 Qualified - Asus A8V-VM Ultra | Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 27
2 1. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM. 1 1 DDR DIMM notch Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with extra force. 2. Remove the DIMM from the socket. ASUS A8V-VM Ultra 1-15 - Asus A8V-VM Ultra | Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 28
cards. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support. Make sure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure on the next page. 3. Install the software drivers for the expansion card. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction - Asus A8V-VM Ultra | Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 29
Onboard SATA Controller Onboard Audio Controller Onboard LAN Integrated graphics A B drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments; otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. ASUS A8V-VM Ultra - Asus A8V-VM Ultra | Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 30
figure shows a network card installed on the PCI Express x1 slot. 1.8.4 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. The figure shows a LAN card installed on a PCI slot. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard - Asus A8V-VM Ultra | Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 31
process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data. R A8V-VM ULTRA CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) A8V-VM ULTRA Clear RTC RAM Clear CMOS Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure. ASUS A8V-VM Ultra 1-19 - Asus A8V-VM Ultra | Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 32
and S4 sleep modes (no power to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in reduced power mode). R PS2_USB_PWR 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB A8V-VM ULTRA A8V-VM ULTRA USB Device Wake Up • The USB device wake-up feature requires a power supply that can provide 500mA on the +5VSB lead for each USB - Asus A8V-VM Ultra | Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 33
a tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources. 5. Line Out port (lime). This port connects a headphone or a speaker. In 4-channel and 6-channel configuration, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 6. Microphone port (pink). This port connects a microphone. ASUS A8V-VM Ultra 1-21 - Asus A8V-VM Ultra | Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 34
of the audio ports in 2, 4, or 6-channel configuration. Audio 2, 4, or port connects a mouse, modem, or other devices that conform with serial specification. 11. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). This port is for a Pin 5. R A8V-VM ULTRA FLOPPY PIN 1 NOTE: Orient the red markings on the floppy - Asus A8V-VM Ultra | Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 35
when you connect the IDE cable. • Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for Ultra DMA 133/100/66 IDE devices. If any device jumper is set as "Cable-Select," make sure all other device jumpers have the same setting. PRI_IDE R SEC_IDE A8V-VM ULTRA A8V-VM ULTRA IDE Connectors ASUS A8V-VM Ultra 1-23 - Asus A8V-VM Ultra | Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 36
RSATA_RXN2 GND A8V-VM ULTRA SATA1 SATA 2 A8V-VM ULTRA SATA Connectors Install the Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack1 before using Serial ATA. For detailed instructions on how to configure RAID 0, RAID1, and JBOD, refer to the RAID manual in the support CD. 4. Speaker - Asus A8V-VM Ultra | Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 37
5. CPU and Chassis fan connectors (3-pin CPU_FAN, CHA_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350 mA~740 mA (8.88 W max.) or a total of 1 caps on the fan connectors! CPU_FAN R GND +12V Tachometer A8V-VM ULTRA CHA_FAN GND +12V Tachometer A8V-VM ULTRA Fan Connectors ASUS A8V-VM Ultra 1-25 - Asus A8V-VM Ultra | Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 38
back of the system chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. R USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC A8V-VM ULTRA USB56_WFG USB56 USB78 USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC A8V-VM ULTRA CPU Socket 939 1 1 USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V - Asus A8V-VM Ultra | Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 39
or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • You must install a PSU with a higher power rating if you intend to install additional devices. ASUS A8V-VM Ultra 1 - 27 - Asus A8V-VM Ultra | Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 40
optical drive. A8V-VM ULTRA CD(Black) Right Audio Channel CD_GND CD_GND Left Audio Channel A8V-VM ULTRA Internal audio connector 9. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin FP_AUDIO) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports High Definition Audio. Connect one - Asus A8V-VM Ultra | Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 41
) This connector supports several system chassis-mounted functions. R PLED PWRSW PLED+ PLEDPWR GND A8V-VM ULTRA F_PANEL IDELED+ IDELED- Ground Reset HDLED RESET A8V-VM ULTRA System Panel Connector reset button for system reboot without turning off the system power. ASUS A8V-VM Ultra 1-29 - Asus A8V-VM Ultra | Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 42
1-30 Chapter 1: Product introduction - Asus A8V-VM Ultra | Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 43
This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. 2 BIOS setup - Asus A8V-VM Ultra | Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 44
or the motherboard support CD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) 4. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment.) A:/S then press . Windows® XP environment a. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk to the floppy disk drive. b. Click Start from the Windows® desktop, then select My - Asus A8V-VM Ultra | Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 45
instructions to continue. 2. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash utility The ASUS the BIOS using EZ Flash: 1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard and rename ASUS A8V-VM Ultra 2- - Asus A8V-VM Ultra | Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 46
as shown. 1. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 2. Boot the system the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: 1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Save the BIOS - Asus A8V-VM Ultra | Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 47
exact BIOS filename at the DOS prompt. 2. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 3. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at flash ..... done Verifying flash ... done Please restart your computer 100% ASUS A8V-VM Ultra 2- - Asus A8V-VM Ultra | Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 48
CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support CD or the floppy disk that contains the updated BIOS - Asus A8V-VM Ultra | Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 49
from the floppy disk drive, then turn on the system. 2. Insert the support CD to the optical drive. 3. The utility displays the following message and automatically latest BIOS version for this motherboard. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file. ASUS A8V-VM Ultra 2- - Asus A8V-VM Ultra | Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 50
in Windows® environment. The ASUS Update utility allows you to: • Save the current BIOS file • Download Service Provider (ISP). Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Place the support CD in the optical drive. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS - Asus A8V-VM Ultra | Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 51
> Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from the Internet option from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select. Click Next. ASUS A8V-VM Ultra 2- - Asus A8V-VM Ultra | Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 52
that you wish to download. Click Next. 5. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. The ASUS Update utility is capable Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. - Asus A8V-VM Ultra | Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 53
2.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that you can update using the provided utility described not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. ASUS A8V-VM Ultra 2-11 - Asus A8V-VM Ultra | Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 54
Fourth IDE Master Fourth IDE Slave IDE Configuration System Information [17:08:35] [Mon 04/19/2004] [1.44M, 3.5 in.] [ST340014A] [Not Detected] [ASUS DVD-E616P2] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field. Use [+] or - Asus A8V-VM Ultra | Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 55
> to display a list of options. Refer to "2.2.7 Pop-up window". 2.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display a pop-up window with the configuration options for that item. 2.2.8 Scroll bar A screen is a brief description of the selected item. ASUS A8V-VM Ultra Motherboard 2-13 - Asus A8V-VM Ultra | Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 56
Fourth IDE Master Fourth IDE Slave IDE Configuration System Information [17:08:35] [Mon 04/19/2004] [1.44M, 3.5 in.] [ST340014A] [Not Detected] [ASUS DVD-E616P2] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field. Use [+] or - Asus A8V-VM Ultra | Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 57
device supports multi-sector transfer feature. When set to Disabled, the data transfer from and to the device occurs one sector at a time. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] ASUS A8V-VM Ultra Motherboard - Asus A8V-VM Ultra | Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 58
DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [SWDMA0] [SWDMA1] [SWDMA2] [MWDMA0] [MWDMA1] [MWDMA2] [UDMA0] [UDMA1] [UDMA2] [UDMA3] [UDMA4] [UDMA5] [UDMA6] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. Configuration options: [Auto] [ - Asus A8V-VM Ultra | Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 59
: 192MB AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. ASUS A8V-VM Ultra Motherboard 2-17 - Asus A8V-VM Ultra | Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 60
2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration - Asus A8V-VM Ultra | Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 61
figuration AGP Bridge K8M890 AGP/PCI EXPRESS Configuration SouthBridge VIA VT8237A Configuration HyperTransport Configuration AMD Cool 'N' Quiet Configuration Options for NB ASUS A8V-VM Ultra Motherboard 2-19 - Asus A8V-VM Ultra | Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 62
NorthBridge Configuration NorthBridge Chipset Configuration Memory Configuration ECC Configuration Memory CLK CAS Latency(Tcl) RAS/CAS Delay(Trcd) Min Active RAS(Tras) Row Precharge Time(Trp) RAS/RAS Delay(Trrd) Row Cycle (Trc) Row Refresh Cycle(Trfc) Read Write Delay(Trwt) Read Preamble Asynchronous - Asus A8V-VM Ultra | Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 63
User Config Mode item is set to [Manual]. Read Preamble [9.5ns] Configuration options: [2.0ns] [2.5ns] [3.0ns] [3.5ns] [4.0ns]... [9.5ns] Async Latency [11.0ns] Configuration options: [4.0ns] [5.0ns] [6.0ns]... [11.0ns] CMD-ADDR Timing Mode [2T] Configuration options: [1T] [2T] ASUS A8V-VM Ultra 2-21 - Asus A8V-VM Ultra | Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 64
Bank Interleaving [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Disable] Burst Length [4 Beats] Sets the operating burst length. Configuration options: [8 Beats] [4 Beats] [2 Beats] Hardware Memory Hole [Disabled] Enables or disables the hardware memory hole. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DDR - Asus A8V-VM Ultra | Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 65
] Primary Graphics Adapter [PCIE VGA] Allows selection of the graphics controller to use as a primary boot device. Configuration options: [PCI] [PCIE VGA] [Integrated VGA] ASUS A8V-VM Ultra 2-23 - Asus A8V-VM Ultra | Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 66
SouthBridge Configuration Serial ATA IDE Controller LAN Controller LAN BOOTROM High Definition Audio USB 1.1 Ports Configuration Lagacy USB Support USB 2.0 Ports Enable PCI Delay Transaction [IDE] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Auto] [USB 8 Ports] [Enabled] [Enable] [Enabled] Options Disabled IDE RAID - Asus A8V-VM Ultra | Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 67
figuration Cool'N'Quiet [Disabled] Enabled/Disabled Cool 'N'Quiet Cool ʻNʼ Quiet [Disabled] Enables or disables the AMD Cool ʻnʼ Quiet technology feature. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS A8V-VM Ultra 2-25 - Asus A8V-VM Ultra | Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 68
2.4.3 Onboard Devices Configuration Configure Win627EHF Super IO Chipset Serial Port Address Serial Port Mode Parallel Port Address Parallel Port Mode ECP Mode DMA Channel Parallel Port IRQ [2F8/IRQ3] [Normal] [378] [ECP] [DMA3] [IRQ7] Allows BIOS to Select Serial Port Base Addresses. v02.58 (C) - Asus A8V-VM Ultra | Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 69
the PCI devices that an ISA graphics device is installed in the system so that the latter can function correctly. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS A8V-VM Ultra 2-27 - Asus A8V-VM Ultra | Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 70
Management (APM). Select an item then press to display the configuration options. ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC Support APM Configuration Hardware Monitor [No] [Enabled] Configure CPU. 2.5.1 ACPI 2.0 Support [No] Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to Sub-screen F1 General Help F10 Save and - Asus A8V-VM Ultra | Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 71
Last State] Enabled or disable APM. Advanced Resume Events Controls Resume On Ring [Disabled] Resume On LAN [Disabled] Resume On PME# [Disabled] Resume On KBC [Disabled] Resume On PS/2 Mouse [Disabled is in Soft-off mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS A8V-VM Ultra 2-29 - Asus A8V-VM Ultra | Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 72
Resume On KBC [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to use the PS/2 keyboard to turn on the system. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Resume On PS/2 Mouse [Disabled] When set to [ - Asus A8V-VM Ultra | Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 73
: [Ignored] [xxxRPM] or [N/A] VCORE Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. ASUS A8V-VM Ultra 2-31 - Asus A8V-VM Ultra | Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 74
Priority 1st Boot Device 2nd Boot Device 3rd Boot Device [1st FLOPPY DRIVE] [PM-ST330620A] [PS-ASUS CD-S360] 1s t ~ x x t h B o o t D e v i c e [ 1s t F l o p p y D r i v e ] Select Screen These items specify the boot device priority sequenceEnftreormSGeotlhetecotaSIuvtbae-imslacbreleen devices - Asus A8V-VM Ultra | Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 75
power-on state for the NumLock. Configuration options: [Off] [On] PS/2 Mouse Support [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable support for PS/2 mouse. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] Wait for ʻF1 run Setup" during POST. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS A8V-VM Ultra 2-33 - Asus A8V-VM Ultra | Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 76
Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this function allows the option ROMs to trap Interrupt 19. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.6.3 Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. Select an item then press to display the confi - Asus A8V-VM Ultra | Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 77
the user password. The User Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed. After you set a password, this item shows Installed. ASUS A8V-VM Ultra 2-35 - Asus A8V-VM Ultra | Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 78
onboard backup battery sustains the CMOS RAM so it stays on even when the PC is turned off. When you select this option, a confirmation window appears. Select Ok to save changes and exit. If you attempt to exit the Setup program without saving your changes, the program prompts you with - Asus A8V-VM Ultra | Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 79
default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus. When you select this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears. Select Ok to load default values. Select Exit & Save Changes or make other changes before saving the values to the non-volatile RAM. ASUS A8V-VM Ultra 2-37 - Asus A8V-VM Ultra | Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 80
2-38 Chapter 2: BIOS setup - Asus A8V-VM Ultra | Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 81
This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. 3 Software support - Asus A8V-VM Ultra | Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 82
detailed information. • Make sure that you install Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack2 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability. 3.2 Support CD information The support CD that came with the motherboard package contains - Asus A8V-VM Ultra | Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 83
Install VIA 4 in 1 drivers. VIA Onboard VGA Driver Installs VIA Onboard VGA Driver. Realtek Audio Driver Installs Realtek Audio Driver. VIA Rhine Family Fast Ethernet Adapter Driver Install VIA Rhine Family Fast Ethernet Adapter driver. USB2.0 Driver Installs USB2.0 Driver. ASUS A8V-VM Ultra 3- - Asus A8V-VM Ultra | Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 84
!™ Technology driver installation wizard. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems. This utility helps you keep your computer in healthy operating condition. ASUS Update Allows you to download the latest - Asus A8V-VM Ultra | Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 85
application scans, identifies, and removes computer viruses. View the online help for detailed information. 3.2.4 Make disk menu The Utilities menu shows you to make a RAID driver disk. VIA RAID Driver Allows you to create a VT8237A 32/64bit RAID driver disk. ASUS A8V-VM Ultra 3- - Asus A8V-VM Ultra | Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 86
Quick setup User's Manual Allows you to open the VIA8237A SATA quick setup user's manual. 3.2.6 ASUS Contact information Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide. 3- Chapter 3: Software support
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