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A8V-VM Motherboard - Asus A8V | A8V-VM User's Manual for English Edition - Page 2
OR DATA, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF 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 ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE - Asus A8V | A8V-VM User's Manual for English Edition - Page 3
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 - Asus A8V | A8V-VM User's Manual for English Edition - Page 4
A 2-14 2.3.4 Primary and Secondary IDE Master/Slave; First and Second SATA 2-15 2.3.5 System Information 2-16 2.4 Advanced menu 2-17 2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration 2-17 2.4.2 CPU Configuration 2-18 2.4.3 Chipset 2-19 2.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration 2-23 2.4.5 PCI PnP 2-24 2.5 Power menu - Asus A8V | A8V-VM User's Manual for English Edition - Page 5
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 - Asus A8V | A8V-VM User's Manual for English Edition - Page 6
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. If this equipment does cause harmful interference - Asus A8V | A8V-VM User's Manual for English Edition - Page 7
system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the system service technician or your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals , slots, sockets and circuitry. problems with the product, contact a qualified service - Asus A8V | A8V-VM User's Manual for English Edition - Page 8
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 you have to perform when installing system - Asus A8V | A8V-VM User's Manual for English Edition - 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 | A8V-VM User's Manual for English Edition - Page 10
A8V-VM 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™ 64FX/ Athlon™ 64X2/ Athlon™ 64/ Sempron processor Supports AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!™ - Asus A8V | A8V-VM User's Manual for English Edition - Page 11
CPU/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 - Asus A8V | A8V-VM User's Manual for English Edition - Page 12
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This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction - Asus A8V | A8V-VM User's Manual for English Edition - Page 14
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 the above - Asus A8V | A8V-VM User's Manual for English Edition - Page 15
-of-the-art DLS2 MIDI synthesizer with Yamaha DLSbyXG sound set, 5.1 Virtual TheaterTM and supports all major game audio technologies including Microsoft DirectXTM 8.0, Microsoft DirectSound 3D, A3D, MacroFX, ZoomFX, MultiDrive 5.1, A3D and EAX. See page 1-21 to 1-22 for details. ASUS A8V-VM 1- - Asus A8V | A8V-VM User's Manual for English Edition - Page 16
a replacement ROM chip. See page 2-6 for details. ASUS MyLogo™ This new feature present in the motherboard allows you to personalize and add style to your system with customizable boot logos. See page 2-31 for details. ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you can easily update the system BIOS - Asus A8V | A8V-VM User's Manual for English Edition - Page 17
that the system is ON, in sleep mode or in softoff mode, and not 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. A8V-VM R A8V-VM Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS A8V-VM 1- - Asus A8V | A8V-VM User's Manual for English Edition - Page 18
the image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes Place six (6) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis A8V-VM R 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction - Asus A8V | A8V-VM User's Manual for English Edition - Page 19
DDR DIMM_A2(64 bit,184-pin module) SOCKET 939 PARALLEL PORT PRI_IDE VGA F_USB12 USBPW12 CHA_FAN USBPW34 Bottom: USB3 USB4 Top: RJ-45 Top:Line In Center:Line Out Below:Mic In Realtek SUPER I/O AAFP VIA K8M890 PCIEX1_1 A8V -VM PCIEX16 R PCI1 Audio PCI2 CD SPDIF_OUT FLOPPY CR2032 3V - Asus A8V | A8V-VM User's Manual for English Edition - Page 20
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. Gold Arrow A8V-VM R A8V-VM CPU Socket 939 Before installing the CPU, make sure that - Asus A8V | A8V-VM User's Manual for English Edition - Page 21
in place. The CPU fits only in one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! 5. When the CPU is in place, push down the socket lever to secure the CPU. The lever clicks on the side tab to indicate that it is locked. ASUS A8V-VM 1- - Asus A8V | A8V-VM User's Manual for English Edition - Page 22
is properly applied to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the heatsink and fan assembly. CPU Fan CPU Heatsink Retention bracket Retention Module Base Retention bracket lock Your boxed CPU heatsink and fan assembly should come with installation instructions for the CPU, heatsink, and the - Asus A8V | A8V-VM User's Manual for English Edition - Page 23
module base. A clicking sound denotes that the retention CPU fan cable to the connector 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 connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail - Asus A8V | A8V-VM User's Manual for English Edition - Page 24
1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four 184-pin Double Data Rate (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 - Asus A8V | A8V-VM User's Manual for English Edition - Page 25
HYB25D256800BT-5B DIMM support A BC v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v ASUS A8V-VM 1-13 - Asus A8V | A8V-VM User's Manual for English Edition - Page 26
blue slots or the black slots as one pair of dual‑channel memory configuration. C - support for 4 modules inserted into the blue and black slots as two pairs of dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest DDR 400 Qualified Vendors List. 1-14 Chapter - Asus A8V | A8V-VM User's Manual for English Edition - Page 27
DIMM. 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 1-15 - Asus A8V | A8V-VM User's Manual for English Edition - Page 28
expansion cards that they support. Make sure to unplug and damage motherboard components. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is already earlier. 6. Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 2 for information on BIOS - Asus A8V | A8V-VM User's Manual for English Edition - Page 29
graphics shared - - - - - - - When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the 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 1-17 - Asus A8V | A8V-VM User's Manual for English Edition - Page 30
. The figure shows a LAN 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 graphics card installed on the PCI Express x16 slot. 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction - Asus A8V | A8V-VM User's Manual for English Edition - Page 31
will cause system boot failure. • For system failure due to overclocking, you do not need to clear the RTC, and just use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Shut down and reboot the system to restore the default BIOS parameter settings. when the system hangs due to overclocking. ASUS A8V-VM - Asus A8V | A8V-VM User's Manual for English Edition - Page 32
these jumpers to +5V to wake up the computer from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. Set to + in the BIOS. A8V-VM R KBPWR 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB 1-20 A8V-VM Keyboard Power Setting Chapter 1: Product introduction - Asus A8V | A8V-VM User's Manual for English Edition - Page 33
and receiving BLINKING Transmitting and receiving LAN port 4. Line In port (light blue). This port connects 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 - Asus A8V | A8V-VM User's Manual for English Edition - Page 34
serial specification. 11. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). This port is for a PS/2 keyboard. 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1. Floppy disk drive connector disk drive. Pin 5 on the connector is removed to prevent incorrect cable connection when using a FDD cable with a covered Pin 5. 1 - 22 FLOPPY A8V-VM - Asus A8V | A8V-VM User's Manual for English Edition - Page 35
Select Mode: to select the operating mode by hard-disk drive jumper. No. of drives 1 2 Drive Type With OS With OS Without OS Drive Jumper Master Master Slave Cable Connector Black or floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1. PIN 1 PRI_IDE SEC_IDE A8V-VM R A8V-VM IDE Connectors PIN 1 ASUS A8V-VM 1-23 - Asus A8V | A8V-VM User's Manual for English Edition - Page 36
RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN4 GND A8V-VM CPU 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, RAID0+1, RAID 5 and JBOD, refer to the RAID manual in the support CD. 1-24 Chapter - Asus A8V | A8V-VM User's Manual for English Edition - Page 37
the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors! GND +12V Rotation CPU_FAN GND +12V Rotation A8V-VM R A8V-VM Fan Connectors CHA_FAN ASUS A8V-VM 1-25 - Asus A8V | A8V-VM User's Manual for English Edition - Page 38
opening at the back of the system chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. 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 - Asus A8V | A8V-VM User's Manual for English Edition - Page 39
that you use a PSU with higher power output when configuring a system with more power-consuming devices. The system may become unstable 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 1 - 27 - Asus A8V | A8V-VM User's Manual for English Edition - Page 40
Channel Ground Ground Left Audio Channel 7. Internal audio connector (4-pin CD) This connector is for the 4-pin audio cable that connects to the audio connector at the back of the optical drive. CD (black) A8V-VM R A8V-VM Internal Audio Connector 8. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This - Asus A8V | A8V-VM User's Manual for English Edition - Page 41
A8V-VM R A8V-VM Analog Front Panel Connector • We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard highdefinition audio this connector when a chassis component is removed or replaced. The signal is then generated as a chassis - Asus A8V | A8V-VM User's Manual for English Edition - Page 42
(20-1 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. PLED SPEAKER PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker PANEL IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- PWR Ground Reset Ground A8V-VM R IDE_LED RESET PWRSW * Requires an ATX power supply. A8V-VM System Panel Connector The sytem panel connector is - Asus A8V | A8V-VM User's Manual for English Edition - 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 | A8V-VM User's Manual for English Edition - Page 44
in DOS mode using a bootable floppy disk.) 3. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk or the motherboard support CD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) 4. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment.) Refer to the corresponding sections for details on - Asus A8V | A8V-VM User's Manual for English Edition - Page 45
. Rebooting. • Do not shutdown or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! • A "Floppy not found!" error message appears if there is no floppy disk in the drive. A "A8V-VM.ROM not found!" error message appears if the correct BIOS file is not found in the floppy disk - Asus A8V | A8V-VM User's Manual for English Edition - Page 46
utility returns to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file. Updating the BIOS file To update 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 file to a bootable floppy disk. 2- Chapter - Asus A8V | A8V-VM User's Manual for English Edition - Page 47
Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 5. The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is completed. Reboot the system from the hard disk drive. A:\>afudos /iA8VVM.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19 Copyright - Asus A8V | A8V-VM User's Manual for English Edition - Page 48
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 file. • Prepare - Asus A8V | A8V-VM User's Manual for English Edition - Page 49
while updating the BIOS! Doing so can cause system boot failure! 4. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for this motherboard. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file. ASUS A8V-VM - Asus A8V | A8V-VM User's Manual for English Edition - Page 50
Place the support CD in the optical drive. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. See page 3-4 for the Utilities screen menu. 3. The ASUS Update utility is copied to your system. Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using - Asus A8V | A8V-VM User's Manual for English Edition - Page 51
Start > 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 2- - Asus A8V | A8V-VM User's Manual for English Edition - Page 52
to download. Click Next. 5. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through the Internet. Always update the utility to avail all its features. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file - Asus A8V | A8V-VM User's Manual for English Edition - Page 53
the Exit Menu. See section "2.7 Exit Menu." • The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and may 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 and . ASUS A8V-VM 2-11 - Asus A8V | A8V-VM User's Manual for English Edition - Page 54
keys 2.2.2 Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items: Main Advanced Power Boot Exit For changing the basic system configuration For changing the advanced system settings For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration For changing the - Asus A8V | A8V-VM User's Manual for English Edition - Page 55
Transaction [Enabled] MPS Revision [1.4] Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit the screen. Pop-up window 2.2.9 General help Scroll bar At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item. ASUS A8V-VM 2-13 - Asus A8V | A8V-VM User's Manual for English Edition - Page 56
2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you to set the system date. 2.3.3 Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.] Sets the type of floppy drive installed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [360K, 5.25 in.] [1.2M , 5.25 in.] [720K , 3.5 in.] [1.44M, 3.5 in.] [2.88M, 3.5 in.] 2-14 Chapter 2: BIOS setup - Asus A8V | A8V-VM User's Manual for English Edition - Page 57
show N/A if no IDE device is installed in the system. Type [Auto] Selects the type of IDE drive. Setting to Auto allows automatic selection of the appropriate IDE device type. Select CDROM if you are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Select ARMD (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your device - Asus A8V | A8V-VM User's Manual for English Edition - Page 58
Athlon(tm) 64 Processor 3000+ : 1800 MHz : 1 System Memory Installed Size Usable Size : 256MB : 192MB AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory 2-16 Chapter 2: BIOS setup - Asus A8V | A8V-VM User's Manual for English Edition - Page 59
equals the CPU speed. The value of this item is auto-detected by BIOS. The values range from 200 to 240. Use the and keys to adjust the value. AGP/PCI Frequency [Auto] Allows you to select the AGP/PCI frequency. Configuration options: [66.6/33.3] [75.0/37.5] [88.0/44.0] ASUS A8V-VM 2-17 - Asus A8V | A8V-VM User's Manual for English Edition - Page 60
remain disabled for the normal operation. The driver developer may enable it for testing purpose. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] MTRR Mapping [Continuous] This option determines the method used for programming CPU MTRRs when 4GB or more memory is present. Discrete leaves the PCI hole - Asus A8V | A8V-VM User's Manual for English Edition - Page 61
[2T] Memclock Mode [Auto] Allows you to set the memory clock mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Limit] MCT Timing Mode [Auto] Allows you to set the MCT timing mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following items appear only when the MCT Timing Mode is set to Manual. ASUS A8V-VM 2-19 - Asus A8V | A8V-VM User's Manual for English Edition - Page 62
ECC Chip Kill function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DRAM SCRUB REDIRECT [Disabled] Enables or disables the DRAM SCRUB REDIRECT. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-20 Chapter 2: BIOS setup - Asus A8V | A8V-VM User's Manual for English Edition - Page 63
Size [Disabled] Primary Graphics Adapter [PCIE VGA] VIA AGP K8M890 PCI EXPRESS Chipset Configuration OnChip VGA Frame Buffer Size [Disabled] Selects OnChip VGA Frame Buffer Size. VGA] Sets the primary graphics adapter. Configuration options: [PCI] [PCIE VGA][Integrated VGA] ASUS A8V-VM 2-21 - Asus A8V | A8V-VM User's Manual for English Edition - Page 64
VIA VT8251 Configuration Serial ATA IDE Controller [RAID] RAID/AHCI BOOT Execute [Enabled] LAN Controller [Enabled] LAN BOOTROM [Disabled] Audio Controller [Enabled] USB1.1 Ports Configuration [USB 8 Ports] Legacy USB Support [Enabled] USB2.0 Ports Enabled [Enabled] PCI Delay - Asus A8V | A8V-VM User's Manual for English Edition - Page 65
or disables the Cool'N Quiet Configuration. 2.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration Configure Win627EHF Super IO Chipset Serial Port Address [2F8/IRQ3] Serial Port Mode [Normal] Parallel Port Address set the Parallel Port ECP DMA. Configuration options: [DMA0] [DMA1] [DMA3] ASUS A8V-VM 2-23 - Asus A8V | A8V-VM User's Manual for English Edition - Page 66
/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for legacy ISA devices. Take caution when BIOS configures all the devices in the system. When set to [Yes] and if you install a Plug and Play operating system, the operating system configures the Plug and Play devices not required for boot - Asus A8V | A8V-VM User's Manual for English Edition - Page 67
VGA card if the card requests for an IRQ. When set to [No], BIOS does not assign an IRQ to the PCI VGA card even if requested. Configuration that an ISA graphics device is installed in the system so that the latter can function correctly. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS A8V-VM 2-25 - Asus A8V | A8V-VM User's Manual for English Edition - Page 68
[No] Determines whether to invoke VGA BIOS post on S3/STR resume. 2.5.3 ACPI 2.0 Support [No] Allows you to add more tables for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 2.0 specifications. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] 2.5.4 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable - Asus A8V | A8V-VM User's Manual for English Edition - Page 69
On/Off] Allows the system to go into On/ system goes into off state after an AC power loss. When set to Power On, the system goes on after an AC power loss. When set to Last State, the system goes into either off or on state whatever was the system to turn on the system through a PCILAN or - Asus A8V | A8V-VM User's Manual for English Edition - Page 70
Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By KBC [Enabled] This parameter allows you to use specific keys on the keyboard to turn on th system. When set to [enabled], the item Wake-up Key is enabled. This feature appear with set values. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-28 Chapter 2: BIOS setup - Asus A8V | A8V-VM User's Manual for English Edition - Page 71
fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). If the fan is not connected to the chassis, the specific field shows 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 2-29 - Asus A8V | A8V-VM User's Manual for English Edition - Page 72
Drive] [ATAPI CD-ROM] [HDD:xxxxx] The following item appears when there are two or more than two harddisk drives in the system. HARD-DISK Drives This item specifies the detailed information of each hard-drive including the drive's type, the drive's name and so on. 2-30 Chapter 2: BIOS setup - Asus A8V | A8V-VM User's Manual for English Edition - Page 73
Num-Lock [On] PS/2 Mouse Support [Auto] Wait For 'F1' If Error [Enabled] Hit 'DEL' Message Display [Enabled] Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] Allows BIOS to skip certain tests while booting. This will decrease the time needed to boot the system. Select Screen Select Item +- Change - Asus A8V | A8V-VM User's Manual for English Edition - Page 74
] 2.6.3 Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. Select an item then press to display the then press . The message "Password Uninstalled" appears. If you forget your BIOS password, you can clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) - Asus A8V | A8V-VM User's Manual for English Edition - Page 75
to clear the user password. Password Check [Setup] When set to [Setup], BIOS checks for user password when accessing the Setup utility. When set to [Always], BIOS checks for user password both when accessing Setup and booting the system. Configuration options: [Setup] [Always] ASUS A8V-VM 2-33 - Asus A8V | A8V-VM User's Manual for English Edition - Page 76
. If you made changes to fields other than System Date, System Time, and Password, the BIOS asks for a confirmation before exiting. Discard Changes 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 - Asus A8V | A8V-VM User's Manual for English Edition - Page 77
This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. 3 Software support - Asus A8V | A8V-VM User's Manual for English Edition - Page 78
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 the drivers, software applications - Asus A8V | A8V-VM User's Manual for English Edition - Page 79
ChipSet HyperionPro Driver. Make VIA RAID Driver Disk Allows you to create a VIA RAID driver disk. VIA Onboard VGA Driver Installs VIA Onboard VGA Driver. ADI Audio Driver Installs ADI Audio Driver. VIA Ethernet Driver Installs VIA Ethernet Driver. USB2.0 Driver Installs USB2.0 Driver. ASUS A8V-VM - Asus A8V | A8V-VM User's Manual for English Edition - Page 80
software that the motherboard supports. ASUS Cool'n'Quiet Utility Launches the ASUS Cool 'n' Quiet!™ 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 - Asus A8V | A8V-VM User's Manual for English Edition - Page 81
(www.microsoft.com) for updates. Anti-virus Utility The anti-virus application scans, identifies, and removes computer viruses. View the online help for detailed information. 3.2.4 Manual The Manual menu contains a VIA8251 RAID User Manual. Click the item to open the manual. ASUS A8V-VM 3- - Asus A8V | A8V-VM User's Manual for English Edition - Page 82
3.2.5 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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A8V-VM