Asus A8V-VM Ultra Specifications

MotherboardA8V-VM Ultra

xA8V-VM Ultra specications summary(continued on the next page)CPU Chipset System BusMemory VGAExpansion slots

xi 1 x 24-pin ATX power connector1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 2 x USB connectors for four additional USB 2.0 ports 1 x Front panel audio conne

1Product introductionThis chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports.

1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome!Th ank yo u f or buy ing an AS US® A 8 V - V M U l t r a m o t h e r b o a r d !The motherbo

1-3ASUS A8V-VM Ultra1.3 Special features1.3.1 Product highlightsAMD Dual-Core Architecture The motherboard supports AMD dual-core processors contain

1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect technology that spe

1-5ASUS A8V-VM UltraOnboard LEDThe motherboard comes with a green standby power LED. This LED lights up to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mo

1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction RA8V-VM ULTRA1.5 Motherboard overviewBeforeyouinstallthemotherboard,studythecongurationofyourchassist

1-7ASUS A8V-VM Ultra1.5.3 Motherboard layoutSocket 939USB12RJ-45Top:USB3USB4Bottom:Below:Mic InCenter:Line OutTop:Line InCDSEC_IDEPCIEX1_1PCIEX16PCI1

iiCopyright © 2006 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be repro

1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.6.2 Installing the CPUTo install a CPU:1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard.Before installing the CPU,

1-9ASUS A8V-VM Ultra3. Position the CPU above the socket such that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with a small tria

1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.6.3 Installing the heatsink and fanThe AMD Athlon™ 64, AMD Sempron™, or AMD Opteron™ processor requires a spec

1-11ASUS A8V-VM UltraA8V-VM ULTRA CPU Fan Connector GNDTachometer+12VCPU_FANRA8V-VM ULTRA2. Attach one end of the retention bracket to the retention

1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.7 System memory1.7.1 OverviewThe motherboard comes with two 184-pin Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual Inline Memory

1-13ASUS A8V-VM Ultra256MB Kingston KVR333X64C25/256 Kingston SS D3208DH1T-6 • • 256MB Kingston KVR333X64C25/256 Hynix SS HY5DU56822BT

1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction VisittheASUSwebsite(www.asus.com)forthelatestDDR400QualiedVendors List.Side(s): SS - Single-Sided

1-15ASUS A8V-VM Ultra1.7.4 Removing a DIMMFollow these steps to remove a DIMM.1. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM

1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.8 Expansion slotsIn the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe t

1-17ASUS A8V-VM UltraStandard interrupt assignmentsIRQ Priority Standard Function 0 1 System Timer 1 2 Keyboard Controller 2 - Programmable

iiiTable of contentsNotices ... viSafety information ...

1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.8.4 PCI slotsThe PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply

1-19ASUS A8V-VM Ultra1.9 Jumpers1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC)This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the CM

1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction 2. USB device wake-up (3-pin PS2_USB_PWR) Set this jumper to +5V to wake up the computer from S1 sleep mode (CP

1-21ASUS A8V-VM Ultra1.10 Connectors1.10.1 Rear panel connectors1. PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse.2. Parallel port. This 25

1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.10.2 Internal connectors1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY)Thisconnectorisfortheprovidedop

1-23ASUS A8V-VM Ultra2. IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE, SEC_IDE)The onboard IDE connectors are for Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cables. There are th

1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction 3. Serial ATA connectors ( 7-pin SATA1, SATA2)These connectors support the thin Serial ATA cables for Serial ATA

1-25ASUS A8V-VM Ultra5. 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.)

1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard!6. USB connectors (10-1 p

1-27ASUS A8V-VM Ultra7. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V)These connectors are for ATX power supply plugs. The plugs from thepower

ivTable of contentsChapter 2: BIOS setup2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ... 2-22.1.1 Creating a bootable o

1-28 Chapter 1: Product introduction • Werecommendthatyouconnectahigh-denitionfrontpanelaudio module to this connector to avail of the

1-29ASUS A8V-VM UltraThe sytem panel connector is color-coded for easy connection. Refer to the connector description below for details.A8V-VM ULTRA S

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2BIOS setupThis chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also

2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS setup2.1 Managing and updating your BIOSThe following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output

ASUS A8V-VM Ultra 2-3d. From the Open eld, type D:\bootdisk\makeboot a: assuming that D: is your optical drive.e. Press <Enter>, then follo

2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS setupUpdating the BIOS fileTo update the BIOS le using the AFUDOS utility:1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download

ASUS A8V-VM Ultra 2-55. The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is completed. Reboot the system from the hard disk drive.

2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS setup2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utilityThe ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS l

ASUS A8V-VM Ultra 2-7The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for this motherboard. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the

v2.5.3 APM Conguration ... 2-292.5.4 Hardware Monitor ...

2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS setupInstalling ASUS UpdateTo install ASUS Update:1. Place the support CD in the optical drive. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Cli

ASUS A8V-VM Ultra 2-93. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network trafc, or click Auto Select. Click Next.Updating the BIOS through the

2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS setupUpdating the BIOS through a BIOS fileTo update the BIOS through a BIOS le:1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windo

ASUS A8V-VM Ultra 2-112.2 BIOS setup programThis motherboard supports a programmable rmware chip that you can update using the provided utility desc

2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS InformationUse [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] toselect a field.Use [+] or [-] toconfigure System Time.Some of the navigation keys di

ASUS A8V-VM Ultra Motherboard 2-132.2.4 Menu itemsThe highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. For example, selecti

2-14 Chapter 2: BIOS Information2.3 Main MenuWhen you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic

ASUS A8V-VM Ultra Motherboard 2-152.3.4 Primary, Secondary, Third, Fourth IDE Master/SlaveWhile entering Setup, BIOS automatically detects the p

2-16 Chapter 2: BIOS InformationDMA Mode [Auto]Selects the DMA mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [SWDMA0] [SWDMA1] [SWDMA2] [MWDMA0] [MWDMA1] [MWDMA2

ASUS A8V-VM Ultra Motherboard 2-172.3.6 System InformationThis menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. The items in this menu

viNoticesFederal Communications Commission StatementThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two cond

2-18 Chapter 2: BIOS Information2.4 Advanced menuThe Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices.Take c

ASUS A8V-VM Ultra Motherboard 2-19V02.54 (C)Copyright 1985-2003, American Megatrends, Inc.GART Error Reporting [Disabled]Enables or disables the GART

2-20Chapter 2: BIOS SetupNorthBridge ConfigurationMemory ConfigurationMemclock Mode [Auto]MCT Timing Mode [Auto]User Config Mode [Auto]Bank Interleav

ASUS A8V-VM Ultra 2-21CA S L atency (CL) [ Aut o]Configuration options: [Auto] [2.0] [3.0] [2.5]TR AS [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [5 CLK] [6 C

2-22Chapter 2: BIOS SetupECC ConfigurationECC ConfigurationDRAM ECC Enable [Disabled]L2 Cache BG Scrub [Disabled]Data Cache BG Scrub [Disabled]DR

ASUS A8V-VM Ultra 2-23DR AM BG SCRUB [Dis abl ed]Disables or sets the DRAM BG SCRUB. Configuration options: [Disabled] [40ns] [80ns] [160ns] [320ns]

2-24Chapter 2: BIOS Setup OptionsDisabledIDERAIDSerial ATA IDE Controller [IDE]LAN Controller [Enabled] LAN BOOTROM [Disabled]High Defin

ASUS A8V-VM Ultra 2-25Hyper Transport Geforce 6100 ConfigurationLDT to AGP Lokar Frequency [Auto]Configuration options: [Auto] [200MHz] [400MHz] [600MH

2-26Chapter 2: BIOS SetupSerial Port Address [2F8/IRQ3]Allows you to select the Serial Port2 base address. Configuration options: [Disabled] [2F8/IRQ3

ASUS A8V-VM Ultra 2-272.4.4 PCI PnPThe PCI PnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. The menu includes setting IR

viiSafety informationElectrical safety• To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating th

2-28 Chapter 2: BIOS setup2.5 Power menuThe Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI

ASUS A8V-VM Ultra 2-292.5.3 APM Configuration Select Screen Select Item+- Change OptionF1 General HelpF10 Save and ExitESC ExitEnabled

2-30 Chapter 2: BIOS setupResume On KBC [Disabled]When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to use the PS/2 keyboard to turn on the system. Thi

ASUS A8V-VM Ultra 2-312.5.4 Hardware Monitor Select Screen Select Item+- Change OptionF1 General HelpF10 Save and ExitESC ExitHardware

2-32 Chapter 2: BIOS setup2.6 Boot menuThe Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press <Enter> to di

ASUS A8V-VM Ultra 2-332.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration Select Screen Select Item+- Change OptionF1 General HelpF10 Save and ExitESC Ex

2-34 Chapter 2: BIOS setupIf you forget your BIOS password, you can clear clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. See section “2.6 Ju

ASUS A8V-VM Ultra 2-35After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings. User Access Lev

2-36 Chapter 2: BIOS setup If you attempt to exit the Setup program without saving your changes, the program prompts you with a message asking if you

ASUS A8V-VM Ultra 2-37Exit & Discard ChangesSelect this option only if you do not want to save the changes that you made to the Setup program. If

viiiAbout this guideThis user guide contains the information you need when installing and conguring the motherboard.How this guide is organizedThis m

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3Software supportThis chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package.

3-2 Chapter 3: Software supportIf Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support CD to locate the le ASSETUP.EXE from th

ASUS A8V-VM Ultra 3-33.2.2 Drivers menuThe drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install the neces

3-4 Chapter 3: Software support3.2.3 Utilities menuThe Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. ASUS C

ASUS A8V-VM Ultra 3-5Microsoft DirectXInstalls the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. The Microsoft DirectX® 9.0c is a multimedia technology that enhanc

3-6 Chapter 3: Software support3.2.6 ASUS Contact informationClick the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also nd this inf

ixConventions used in this guideTo make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual.T