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ASUS P5A-VM User’s Manual
CONTENTS
I.
INTRODUCTION
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How this Manual is Organized
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Item Checklist
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II.
FEATURES
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ASUS P5A-VM Motherboard
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Introduction to ASUS Smart Series Motherboards
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Parts of the ASUS P5A-VM Motherboard
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III. INSTALLATION
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ASUS P5A-VM Motherboard Layout
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Installation Steps
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1. Jumpers
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Jumper Settings
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Compatible Cyrix CPU Identification
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2. System Memory (DIMM)
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DIMM Memory Installation Procedures:
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3.
Central Processing Unit (CPU)
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4.
Expansion Cards
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Expansion Card Installation Procedure:
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Assigning IRQs for Expansion Cards
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Assigning DMA Channels for ISA Cards
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ISA Cards and Hardware Monitor
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5.
External Connectors
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Power Connection Procedures
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Support Software
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Flash Memory Writer Utility
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IV.
BIOS SOFTWARE
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Main Menu
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Managing and Updating Your Motherboard’s BIOS
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6.
BIOS Setup
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Load Defaults
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