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Copyright 2006 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.

No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced,transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any formor by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without theexpress written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (ASUS).

Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modied or

altered, unless such repair, modication of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) theserial number of the product is defaced or missing.

ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL AS IS WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESSOR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OFMERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS,ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL,INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSSOF BUSINESS, LOSS OF USE OR DATA, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUSHAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT ORERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT.

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Products and corporate names appearing in this manual may or may not be registeredtrademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are used only for identication orexplanation and to the owners benet, without intent to infringe.

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Table of contents

Notices ................................................................................................ vi

Safety information ..............................................................................vii

A8V-VM specications 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 ................................................... 1-31.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ...................................... 1-4

1.4 Before you proceed .............................................................. 1-5

1.5 Motherboard overview .......................................................... 1-6

1.5.1 Motherboard layout ................................................ 1-6

1.5.2 Placement direction ................................................ 1-6

1.5.3 Screw holes ............................................................. 1-7

1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) .............................................. 1-8

1.6.1 Overview ................................................................. 1-8

1.6.2 Installing the CPU .................................................... 1-8

1.6.3 Installing the heatsink and fan ..............................1-10

1.7 System memory .................................................................. 1-12

1.7.1 Overview ............................................................... 1-12

1.7.2 Memory congurations .........................................1-12

1.7.3 Installing a DIMM ...................................................1-15

1.7.4 Removing a DIMM ..................................................1-151.8 Expansion slots ................................................................... 1-16

1.8.1 Installing an expansion card ..................................1-16

1.8.2 Conguring an expansion card ..............................1-16

1.8.3 PCI slots ................................................................ 1-18

1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slot ...............................................1-18

1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot .............................................1-18

1.9 Jumpers .............................................................................. 1-191.10 Connectors ......................................................................... 1-21

1.10.1 Rear panel connectors ..........................................1-21

1.10.2 Internal connectors ...............................................1-22


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Chapter 2: BIOS setup

2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ........................................ 2-22.1.1 Creating a bootable oppy disk .............................. 2-2

2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash utility ............................................... 2-3

2.1.3 AFUDOS utility ........................................................ 2-4

2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ................................ 2-6

2.1.5 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 Conguration elds ...............................................2-13

2.2.7 Pop-up window ...................................................... 2-13

2.2.8 Scroll bar ............................................................... 2-13

2.2.9 General help .......................................................... 2-132.3 Main menu ........................................................................... 2-14

2.3.1 System Time ......................................................... 2-14

2.3.2 System Date ......................................................... 2-14

2.3.3 Legacy Diskette A ...............................................2-14

2.3.4 Primary and Secondary IDE Master/Slave;First and Second SATA .........................................2-15

2.3.5 System Information............................................... 2-162.4 Advanced menu .................................................................. 2-17

2.4.1 JumperFree Conguration.....................................2-17

2.4.2 CPU Conguration .................................................2-18

2.4.3 Chipset ................................................................. 2-19

2.4.4 Onboard Devices Conguration.............................2-23

2.4.5 PCI PnP .................................................................. 2-24

2.5 Power menu ........................................................................ 2-26

2.5.1 Suspend Mode ...................................................... 2-26

2.5.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume ................................2-26


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2.5.3 ACPI 2.0 Support .................................................2-26

2.5.4 ACPI APIC Support ................................................2-262.5.5 APM Conguration ................................................2-27

2.5.6 Hardware Monitor ..................................................2-29

2.6 Boot menu .......................................................................... 2-30

2.6.1 Boot Device Priority ..............................................2-30

2.6.2 Boot Settings Conguration .................................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 information ...................................... 3-6

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Notices

Federal Communications Commission Statement

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject tothe following two conditions:

This device may not cause harmful interference, and

This device must accept any interference received includinginterference that may cause undesired operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for aClass B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limitsare designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference

in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiateradio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance withmanufacturers instructions, may cause harmful interference to radiocommunications. However, there is no guarantee that interference willnot occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmfulinterference to radio or television reception, which can be determined byturning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correctthe interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to

which the receiver is connected.

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Canadian Department of Communications Statement

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noiseemissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio InterferenceRegulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.

This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphicscard is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changesor modications to this unit not expressly approved by the partyresponsible for compliance could void the users authority to operatethis equipment.


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Safety information

Electrical safety

To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable fromthe electrical outlet before relocating the system.

When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure thatthe power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cablesare connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existingsystem before you add a device.

Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard,ensure that all power cables are unplugged.

Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord.These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit.

Make sure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in yourarea. If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet youare using, contact your local power company.

If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact aqualified service technician or your retailer.

Operation safety Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully

read all the manuals that came with the package.

Before using the product, make sure all cables are correctly connectedand the power cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage,contact your dealer immediately.

To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away fromconnectors, slots, sockets and circuitry.

Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place theproduct in any area where it may become wet.

Place the product on a stable surface.

If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact aqualified service technician or your retailer.

The symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product(electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in municipal

waste. Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products.


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About this guide

This user guide contains the information you need when installing and

conguring 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 newtechnology it supports. It also lists the hardware setup proceduresthat you have to perform when installing system components.

It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on themotherboard.

Chapter 2: BIOS setup

This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOSSetup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are alsoprovided.

Chapter 3: Software support

This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comeswith the motherboard package.

Where to f ind more information

Refer to the following sources for additional information and for productand software updates.

1. ASUS websites

The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardwareand software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.

2. Optional documentation

Your product package may include optional documentation, such aswarranty yers, that may have been added by your dealer. Thesedocuments are not part of the standard package.


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Conventions used in this guide

To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of thefollowing symbols used throughout this manual.

Typography

DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourselfwhen trying to complete a task.

CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the componentswhen trying to complete a task.

NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete atask.

IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete atask.

Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select

Italics Used to emphasize a word or a phrase

Keys enclosed in the less-than andgreater-than sign means that youmust press the enclosed key

Example: means that youmust press the Enter or Return key

+ + If you must press two or more keyssimultaneously, the key names arelinked with a plus sign (+)

Example: + +

Command Means that you must type thecommand exactly as shown, thensupply the required item or valueenclosed in brackets

Example: At the DOS prompt, type thecommand line:

awdfash A8VVM.ROM


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A8V-VM specifcations summary

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CPU

Chipset

System Bus

Memory

VGA

Expansion slots

Storage

Audio

USB

LAN

ASUS specialfeatures

BIOS features

Back Panel I/OPorts

Socket 939 for AMD Athlon 64FX/ Athlon 64X2/Athlon 64/ Sempron processor

Supports AMD Cool n Quiet! Technology

Northbridge: VIA K8M890Southbridge: VIA VT8251

2000/1600 MT/s

Dual-channel memory architecture4 x 184-pin DIMM sockets support unbuffered ECC/

non-ECC DDR 400/333/266 MHz memory modulesSupports up to 4 GB system memory

Integrated VIA DeltaChrome Graphics Processing Unit

Supports Microsoft DirectX 9.0 (Refer to page 3-5)Maximum shared mamory of 256 MB

1 x PCI Express x16 slot1 x PCI Express x1 slot2 x PCI slots

VIA VT8251 South Bridge supports:- 2 x UltraDMA 133/100/66/33- 4 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s devices with RAID 0, RAID 1,RAID 0, RAID 1,

RAID 0+1, RAID 5, and JBOD

ADI AD1986A SoundMAX 6-channel High DenitionAudio CODEC

Supports Jack Sensing TechnologySupports S/PDIF out interface

Supports up to eight USB 2.0 ports

Realtek RTL8201CL 10/100M LAN PHY

ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall)(CPU Parameter Recall)ASUS MyLogo

ASUS EZ FlashASUS CrashFree BIOS 2

4 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SMBIOS 2.3

1 x Parallel port1 x Serial port1 x PS/2 keyboard port1 x PS/2 mouse port1 x RJ45 port

4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports1 x 6-Channel Audio I/O port1 x VGA port


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1 x 24-pin ATX power connector1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector2 x USB connectors for four additional USB 2.0 ports

1 x Front panel audio connector1 x S/PDIF out connectorCPU/Chassis fan connectorsCD audio-in connectorChassis intrusion connectorSystem panel connector

Wfm2.0, DMI2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE, RPL

Device driversASUS PC Probe II

ASUS LiveUpdate UtilityAnti-Virus software

User guide1 x UltraDMA cable1 x FDD cableI/0 shield1 x SATA power cable1 x SATA signal cable

ATX Form Factor: 9.6 in x 9.0 in (24.4 cm x 22.9 cm)

A8V-VM specifcations summary

Internal I/Oconnectors

Manageabil ity

Support CDcontents

Accessories

Form Factor

*Specifcations are subject to change without notice.


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1.3 Special features

1.3.1 Product highl ights

AMD Dual-Core Architecture

The motherboard supports AMD dual-core processors containing twophysical CPU cores with discrete L cache structure for each core to meetdemands for more powerful computing. See page 1-8 for details.See page 1-8 for details.

Latest processor and 64-bit

computing technology

The AMD Athlon 64FX, Athlon 64, Athlon 64x, and AMD SempronSemprondesktopprocessorsarebasedonAMDs64-bitand32-bitarchitecture,whichrepresentsthelandmarkintroductionoftheindustrysrstx86-64technology. These processors provide a dramatic leap forward incompatibility, performance, investment protection, and reduced total costof ownership and development. See page 1-8 for details.See page 1-8 for details.

Dual-channel DDR400 memory support

Employing the Double Date Rate (DDR) memory technology, themotherboard supports up to 4GB of system meomory using DDR400/333DIMMs. The ultra-fast 400MHz memory bus delivers the required bandwidthfor the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications See page1-1 for details.

Integrated VIA DeltaChrome GPU

The VIA K8M890 integrates the VIA DeltaChrome graphics processingunit (GPU) that supports a maximum VGA shared memory of 56MB,

Microsoft

DirectX 9.0, OpenGL 1.4, and PCI Express interface. See page-1 and 3-5.

6-Channel Audio and SoundMAX

High Definition Audio System

The onboard SoundMAX ADI AD1986A 6-channel CODEC supports High

DenitionAudiostandard.SoundMAX Digital Audio System can output 5.1channel surround sound and features state-of-the-art DLS MIDI synthesizerwith Yamaha DLSbyXG sound set, 5.1 Virtual TheaterTM and supports allmajor game audio technologies including Microsoft DirectXTM 8.0, MicrosoftDirectSound 3D, A3D, MacroFX, ZoomFX, MultiDrive 5.1, A3D and EAX. Seepage 1-1 to 1- for details.


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3. Position the CPU above the socketsuch that the CPU corner with the

gold triangle matches the socketcorner with a small triangle.

4. Carefully insert the CPU into thesocketuntilittsinplace.

. Unlock the socket by pressing thelever sideways, then lift it up to a90-100 angle.

Make sure that the socket leveris lifted up to 90-100 angle,otherwisetheCPUdoesnottincompletely.

TheCPUtsonlyinonecorrectorientation.DONOTforcetheCPUinto

the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU!

5. When the CPU is in place, push downthe socket lever to secure the CPU.The lever clicks on the side tab toindicate that it is locked.


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A8V-VM CPU Fan Connector

A8V-VM

R

GND

Rotation

+12VCPU_FAN

. Attach one end of the retention bracket to the retention module base.

3. Align the other end of the retention bracket (near the retentionbracket lock) to the retention module base. A clicking sound denotesthat the retention bracket is in place.

4. Push down the retention bracket lock on the retention mechanism tosecure the heatsink and fan to the module base.

5. When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fancable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN.

Makesurethatthefanandheatsinkassemblyperfectlytstheretention mechanism module base, otherwise you cannot snap theretention bracket in place.

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2

Do not forget to connect theCPU fan connector! Hardwaremonitoring errors canoccur if you fail to plug thisconnector.


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56MB Kingston KVR333X64C5/56 Kingsto SS D308DH1T-6 v v v

56MB Kingston KVR333X64C5/56 Hynix DS HY5DU568BT-D43 v v v

51MB Kingston KVR333X64C5/51 Kingston DS D308DH1T-6 v v v

51MB Kingston KVR400X64C3A/51 Hynix DS HY5DU568BT-D43 v v v

51MB Kingston KVR400X64C3A/51 Kingston DS D308DH1T-5 v v v

51MB Kingston KVR400X64C3A/51 Kingston SS HY5DU18BT-D43 v v v

56MB Kingston KVR400X64C3A/56 Hynix SS HY5DU568BT-D43 v v v

56MB Kingston KVR400X64C3A/56 Kingston SS D308DL3T-5A v v v

56MB Kingston KVR400X64C3A/56 PSC SS AS56D30BTP v v v

1G Kingston KVR400X64C3A/1G Inneon DS HYB25D512800BE-5B v v v

256MB Inneon HYS64D32300GU-5-C Inneon SS HYB25D256800CE-5C v v v

512MB Inneon HYS64D64320GU-5-C Inneon SS HYB25D512800BE-5B v v v

512MB Inneon HYS64D64320GU-5-C Inneon DS HYB25D256800CE-5C v v v

256MB Inneon HYS64D32300GU-5-C Inneon SS HYB25D256800CE-6C v v v

512MB Inneon HYS64D64320GU-6-C Inneon DS HYB25D256800CE-6C v v v

56MB HY HYMD3646D8J-D43 Hynix SS HY5DU568BT-D43 v v v

51MB HY HYMD64646D8J-D43 Hynix DS HY5DU568BT-D43 v v v

56MB HY HYMD3646B8J-J Hynix SS HY5DU568BT-J v v v

51MB HY HYMD64646B8J-J Hynix DS HY5DU568BT-J v v v

56MB Corsair VS56MB400 Value select SS VS3M8-5 B0409 v v v

256MB Corsair XMS3202v3.1 Inneon SS HYB25D256807BT-5B v v v

51MB Corsair XMS305v1. Winbond DS W94508CH-5 v v v

51MB Corsair VS51MB400 Value select DS VS3M8-5 B040 v v v

56MB Corsair VS56MB333 Samsung SS K4H5608380-TCB3 v v v

51MB Corsair XMS0v3.1 Mosel DS V58C56804SAT6 v v v

51MB Micron MT16VDDT6464AG-335GB Micron DS MT46V3M8TG-6TG v v v

56MB Micron MT8VDDT364AG-335GB Micron SS MT46V3M8TG-6TG v v v

56MB Micron MT8VDDT364AG-40BGB Micron SS MT46V3M8TG-5BG v v v

51MB Micron MT16VDDT6464AG-40BCB Micron DS MT46V3M8TG-5BC v v v

56MB Samsung M368L33FTN-CCC Samsung SS K4H560838F-TCCC v v v

51MB Samsung M368L643FTN-CCC Samsung DS K4H560838F-TCCC v v v

56MB Samsung M368L33FTN-CB3 Samsung SS K4H560838F-TCB3 v v v

51MB Samsung M368L643FTN-CB3 Samsung DS K4H560838F-TCB3 v v v

56MB Elpida U456ADEPG6H0 Elpida SS DD508AKTA-5C v v v

51MB Elpida U451ADEPG6H0 Elpida DS DD508AMTA v v v51MB Apacer .908.U1G Apacer DS AM3A568AJT-6B v v v

56MB Apacer .10636.46G Samsung SS K4H560838E-TCCC v v v

56MB Apacer .10636.56G Mosel SS V58C56804SAT5B v v v

512MB Apacer 77.10736.11G Inneon DS HYB25D256800BT-5B v v v

DIMM support

Size Vendor Model Brand Side(s) Component A B C

Table 1 Recommended memory configurations

* Use only identical DDR DIMM pairs.

*Fordual-channelconguration(2),youmay:

Install an identical DIMM pair in DIMM_A1 and DIMM_B1(blue sockets) andthe other identical DIMM pair in DIMM_A and DIMM_B (black sockets)

SocketsMode DIMM_A1 DIMM_A DIMM_B1 DIMM_B

Single-channel (1) Populated

Dual-channel* (1) Populated Populated

() Populated Populated Populated Populated

DDR400 Qual if ied Vendors List


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1..4 Removing a DIMMFollow these steps to remove a DIMM.

1. Simultaneously press theretaining clips outward tounlock the DIMM.

. Remove the DIMM from the socket.

SupporttheDIMMlightlywithyourngerswhenpressingtheretainingclips.TheDIMMmightgetdamagedwhenitipsoutwithextraforce.

1..3 Instal l ing a DIMM

3. Firmly insert the DIMM into thesocket until the retaining clipssnap back in place and the DIMMis properly seated.

1. Unlock a DIMM socket bypressing the retaining clipsoutward.

. Align a DIMM on the socketsuch that the notch on theDIMM matches the break on thesocket.

Locked Retaining Cl ip

Make sure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMsor other system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damageto both the motherboard and the components.

ADDRDIMMiskeyedwithanotchsothatittsinonlyonedirection.DO NOT force a DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM.

Unlocked retaining cl ip

1

1

DDR DIMM notch

1

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1.9 Jumpers

1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC)

This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM inCMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system

setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboardbutton cell battery powers the RAM data in the CMOS, which includesthe system setup information such as system passwords.

To erase the RTC RAM:

1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord.

. Remove the battery.

3. Move the jumper cap from pins 1- (default) to pins -3. Keep

the cap on pins -3 for about 5-10 seconds, then move the capback to pins 1-.

4. Re-install the battery.

5. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer.

6. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOSsetup to re-enter data.

Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on CLRTCjumper default position. Removing the cap will cause system bootfailure.

For system failure due to overclocking, you do not need to clear theRTC, and just use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Shutdown and reboot the system to restore the default BIOS parametersettings. when the system hangs due to overclocking.

A8V-VM Clear RTC RAM

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3. Serial ATA connectors (-pin SATA1, SATA, SATA3,SATA4)

These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATAhard disk drives. The current Serial ATA I interface allows up to 150

MB/s data transfer rate while Serial ATA II allows up to 300 MB/s datatransfer rate, faster than the standard parallel ATA with 133 MB/s(Ultra DMA/133)

Install the Windows 000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows XP ServicePack1 before using Serial ATA.

FordetailedinstructionsonhowtocongureRAID0,RAID1,RAID0+1,RAID 5 and JBOD, refer to the RAID manual in the support CD.

A8V-VM CPU SATA Connectors

A8V-VM

R

SATA3

GND

RSATA_T

XP3

RSATA_T

XN3

RSATA_R

XN3

RSATA_R

XP3

GND

SATA4

GND

RSATA_

TXP4

RSATA_

TXN4

GND

RSATA_

RXP4

RSATA_

RXN4

GND

SATA2

GND

RSATA_T

XP2

RSATA_T

XN2

GND

RSATA_R

XN2

RSATA_R

XP2

GND

SATA1

GND

RSATA_

TXP1

RSATA_

TXN1

GND

RSATA_

RXN1

RSATA_

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. Internal audio connector (4-pin CD)

This connector is for the 4-pin audio cable that connects to the audioconnector at the back of the optical drive.

A8V-VM Internal Audio Connector

A8V-VM

R

CD(black)

RightAudioChannel

LeftAudioChannel

Ground

Ground

8. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT)

This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface(S/PDIF) port(s). Connect the S/PDIF module cable to this connector,then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the systemchassis.

The S/PDIF module is purchased separately.

A8V-VM Digital Audio Connector

A8V-VM

R

+5V

SPDIFOUT

GND

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2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS setup

2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS

The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboardBasic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup.

1. ASUS EZ Flash (Updates the BIOS using a oppy disk during POST.)

2. ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable oppydisk.)

3. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable oppydisk or the motherboard support CD when the BIOS le fails or getscorrupted.)

4. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in Windows environment.)

Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities.

2.1.1 Creating a bootable f loppy disk

1. Do either one of the following to create a bootable oppy disk.DOS environment

a. Insert a 1.44MB oppy disk into the drive.

b. At the DOS prompt, type formatA:/S then press .WindowsXP environment

a. Insert a 1.44 MB oppy disk to the oppy disk drive.

b. Click Start from the Windows desktop, then select My Computer.

c. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon.

d. Click File from the menu, then select Format. A Format 3 1/2

Floppy Disk window appears.e. Select Create an MS-DOS startup disk from the format options

eld, then click Start.Windows2000 environment

To create a set of boot disks for Windows 2000:

a. Insert a formatted, high density 1.44 MB oppy disk into the drive.

b. Insert the Windows 2000 CD to the optical drive.

c. Click Start, then select Run.

Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS le to a bootable oppydisk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. Copy the originalmotherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities.


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d. From the Open eld, type

D:\bootdisk\makeboot a:

assuming that D: is your optical drive.

e. Press , then follow screen instructions to continue.

2. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS le to the bootableoppy disk.

2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash uti l ity

The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you to update the BIOS without havingto go through the long process of booting from a oppy disk and using

a DOS-based utility. The EZ Flash utility is built-in the BIOS chip so it isaccessible by pressing + during the Power-On Self Tests(POST).

To update the BIOS using EZ Flash:

1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOSle for the motherboard and rename the same to A8VVM.ROM.

2. Save the BIOS le to a oppy disk, then restart the system.

3. Press + during POST to display the following.

EZFlash starting BIOS update

Checking for oppy...

4. Insert the oppy disk that contains the BIOS le to the oppy diskdrive. When the correct BIOS le is found, EZ Flash performs the BIOSupdate process and automatically reboots the system when done.

EZFlash starting BIOS update


Floppy found!

Reading le A8VVM.ROM. Completed.

Start erasing.......

Start programming...

Flashed successfully. 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 oppydisk in the drive. A A8V-VM.ROM not found! error messageappears if the correct BIOS le is not found in the oppy disk. Makesure that you rename the BIOS le to A8VVM.ROM.


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2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 uti l ity

The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to

restore the BIOS le when it fails or gets corrupted during the updatingprocess. You can update a corrupted BIOS le using the motherboardsupport CD or the oppy disk that contains the updated BIOS le.

Recovering the BIOS from a floppy disk

To recover the BIOS from a oppy disk:

1. Turn on the system.

2. Insert the oppy disk with the original or updated BIOS le to theoppy disk drive.

3. The utility displays the following message and automatically checks

the oppy disk for the original or updated BIOS le.

Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery...


4. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process.

Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery...

Checking for oppy...Floppy found!

Reading le A8VVM.ROM. Completed.

Start ashing...

When found, the utility reads the BIOS le and starts ashing thecorrupted BIOS le.

DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doingso can cause system boot failure!

Prepare the motherboard support CD or the oppy disk containingthe updated motherboard BIOS before using this utility.

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3. Select the ASUS FTP sitenearest you to avoid networktrafc, or click Auto Select.Click Next.

Updating the BIOS through the Internet

To update the BIOS through the Internet:

1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows desktop by clickingStart > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUSUpdate main window appears.

2. Select Update BIOS fromthe Internet option from thedrop-down menu, then clickNext.


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Updating the BIOS through a BIOS fi le

To update the BIOS through a BIOS le:

1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows desktop byclicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. TheASUS Update main window appears.

2. Select Update BIOS from a le

option from the drop-down menu,then click Next.

4. From the FTP site, select theBIOS version that you wish todownload. Click Next.

. Follow the screen instructions tocomplete the update process.

The ASUS Update utility iscapable of updating itselfthrough the Internet. Alwaysupdate the utility to avail allits features.

3. Locate the BIOS le from theOpen window, then click Open.

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2.2 BIOS setup program

This motherboard supports a programmable rmware chip that you canupdate using the provided utility described in section 2.1 Managing andupdating your BIOS.

Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard,reconguring your system, or prompted to Run Setup. This sectionexplains how to congure your system using this utility.

Even if you are not prompted to use the Setup program, you can changethe conguration of your computer in the future. For example, you canenable the security password feature or change the power managementsettings. This requires you to recongure your system using the BIOS Setupprogram so that the computer can recognize these changes and recordthem in the CMOS RAM of the rmware hub.

The rmware hub on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. When youstart up the computer, the system provides you with the opportunity torun this program. Press during the Power-On Self-Test (POST) toenter the Setup utility; otherwise, POST continues with its test routines.

If you wish to enter Setup after POST, restart the system by pressing++, or by pressing the reset button on the systemchassis. You can also restart by turning the system off and then back on.Do this last option only if the rst two failed.

The Setup program is designed to make it as easy to use as possible. Beinga menu-driven program, it lets you scroll through the various sub-menusand make your selections from the available options using the navigationkeys.

The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply for mostconditions to ensure optimum performance. If the system becomesunstable after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings

to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load DefaultSettings item under the Exit Menu. See section 2. Exit Menu.

The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for referencepurposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on yourscreen.

Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOSle for this motherboard and .


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2.3. System Information

This menu gives you an overview of the general system specications. TheBIOS automatically detects the items in this menu.

AMI BIOS

Displays the auto-detected BIOS information

Processor

Displays the auto-detected CPU specication

System Memory

Displays the auto-detected system memory

AMIBIOS

Version : 0206

Build Date : 12/13/05

Processor

Type : AMD Athlon(tm) 64 Processor 3000+

Speed : 1800 MHzCount : 1

System Memory

Installed Size : 256MBUsable Size : 192MB

PIO Mode [Auto]

Selects the PIO mode.Conguration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4]

DMA Mode [Auto]Selects the DMA mode.Conguration options: [Auto] [SWDMAn] [MWDMAn] [UDMAn]

SMART Monitoring [Auto]

Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology.Conguration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled]

32Bit Data Transfer [Disabled]

Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer.Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]


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2.4 Advanced menu

The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPUand other system devices. Select an item and then press [Enter] to displaythe conguration options.

Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items.Incorrect eld values can cause the system to malfunction.

JumperFree Conguration

CPU CongurationChipsetOnboard Devices Conguration

PCI PnP

2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration

Cong System Frequency/Voltage

AI Overclock Tuner [Standard]Spread Spectrum [+/-1.00%]

Adjust CPU FSBFrequency

CPU Frequency [XXX] (value is auto-detected)

Indicates the frequency sent by the clock generator to the system busand PCI bus. The bus frequency (external frequency) multiplied by the busmultiple 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 toadjust the value.

AGP/PCI Frequency [Auto]

Allows you to select the AGP/PCI frequency.Conguration options: [66.6/33.3] [75.0/37.5] [88.0/44.0]

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The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOSautomatically detects.

CPU Confguration

Module Version:14.08Physical Count: 1Logical Count: 1

AMD Athlon(tm) 64 Processor 3200+Revision: D0

Speed : 2000MHzCache L1: 64KBCache L2: 512KBCurrent FSB Multiplier: 10x

GART Error Reporting [Disabled]

MTRR Mapping [Continuous]

GART Error Reporting [Disabled]This option should remain disabled for the normal operation. The driverdeveloper may enable it for testing purpose. Conguration options:[Disabled] [Enabled]

MTRR Mapping [Continuous]

This option determines the method used for programming CPU MTRRs when4GB or more memory is present. Discrete leaves the PCI hole below the4GB boundary undescribed. Continuous explicitly describes the PCI hole as

non-cachable. Conguration options: [Continuous] [Discrete]

PCIE Frequency Mode [100MHz]

Allows you to select PCIE frequency mode.Conguration options: [100MHz] [Synchronization]

DDR Reference Voltage[Auto]

Allows you to select DDR reference voltage.Conguration options: [Auto] [2.6V] [2.5V]

Spread Spectrum[+/-1.00%]

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Advanced Chipset SettingsWARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections may

cause system to malfunction.

NorthBridge CongurationAGP Bridge K8M890 AGP/PCI EXPRESS CongurationSouthBridge VIA VT8251 CongurationAMD CoolN Quiet Conguration

2.4.3 Chipset

The items in this menu show the chipset-related information.

NorthBridge Chipset

Memory CongurationECC Conguration

NorthBridge Configuration

Memory Configuration

Memclock Mode [Auto]

Allows you to set the memory clock mode.Conguration options: [Auto] [Limit]

MCT Timing Mode [Auto]

Allows you to set the MCT timing mode.Conguration options: [Auto] [Manual]

Memory Conguration

Memclock Mode [Auto]MCT Timing Mode [Auto]CMD-ADDR Timing Mode [2T]

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2.5 Power menu

The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the AdvancedPower Management (APM). Select an item then press to displaythe conguration options.

2.5.1 Suspend Mode [Auto]

Allows you to select the Advanced Conguration and Power Interface(ACPI) state to be used for system suspend.Conguration options: [S1 (POS) Only] [S3 Only] [Auto]

2.5.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume [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 Conguration and PowerInterface (ACPI) 2.0 specications.Conguration options: [No] [Yes]

2.5.4 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the Advanced Programmable InterruptController(APIC) mode under Advanced Conguration and Power Interface(ACPI). When set to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in theRSDT pointer list. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Suspend Mode [Auto]Repost Video on S3 Resume [No]ACPI 2.0 Support [No]ACPI APIC Support [Enabled]

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2.5.5 APM Configuration

Power Management/APM [Enabled]

Power Button Mode [On/Off]

Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off]Advanced Resume Events ControlsPower On By Ring [Disabled]Power On By OnBoardLan [Disabled]Power On By PME# [Disabled]Power On By KBC [Enabled]Wake-Up Key [Any Key]

Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled]Power On By RTC Mouse [Disabled]

Power Management/APM [Enabled]

Enables or disables the Advanced Power Management feature.Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Power Button Mode[On/Off]

Allows the system to go into On/Off mode or suspend mode when thepower button is pressed. Conguration options: [On/Off] [Suspend]

Restore On AC Power Loss[Power Off]

When set to Power Off, the system goes into off state after an AC powerloss. 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 statewhatever was the system state before the AC power loss.Conguration options: [Power Off] [Power On] [Last State]

The following items appear only when the Power Management/APMfeature is Enabled.

Power On By Ring [Disabled]

This allows either settings of [Enabled] [Disabled] for powering up thecomputer when the external modem receives a call while the computer is in

Soft-off mode. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Power On By OnBoardLan [Disabled]When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to turn on the systemthrough a PCILAN or modem card. This feature requires an ATX powersupply that provides at least 1A on the +VSB lead.Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]


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Power On By PME# [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the onboard LAN to generate PME in

SoftOFF mode. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Power On By KBC [Enabled]

This parameter allows you to use specic keys on the keyboard to turn onth system. When set to [enabled], the item Wake-up Key is enabled. Thisfeature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the+5VSB lead. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Wake-up Key[Any Key]

Appears only when Power On By KBC is set to [Enabled].Conguration options: [Any key] [Specc Key]

Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled]When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to use the PS/2 mouseto turn on the system. This feature requires an ATX power supply that providesat least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable RTC to generate a wake event. When thisitem is set to [Enabled], the items RTC Alarm Date, RTC Alarm Hour, RTC

Alarm Minute, and RTC Alarm Second appear with set values.Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]


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2.5.6 Hardware Monitor

Hardware Monitor

CPU Temperature [51C/122.5F]

MB Temperature [41C/105.5F]

CPU Fan Speed [3813 RPM]Chassis Fan Speed [N/A]

VCORE Voltage [ 1.320V]3.3V Voltage [ 3.345V]5V Voltage [ 5.094V]12V Voltage [11.880V]

CPU Temperature [xxxC/xxxF]MB Temperature [xxxC/xxxF]

The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays themotherboard and CPU temperatures. Select Ignored if you do not wish todisplay the detected temperatures.

CPU Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A]

The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPUfan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). If the fan is not connected to themotherboard, the eld shows N/A.

Chassis Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A]

The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays thechassis fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). If the fan is not connectedto the chassis, the specic eld shows N/A.

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2.6 Boot menu

The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Selectan item then press to display the sub-menu.

Select Screen

Select ItemEnter Go to Sub-screenF1 General HelpF10 Save and ExitESC Exit

Boot Settings

Boot Device Priority

Boot Settings CongurationSecurity

2.6.1 Boot Device Priority

1st ~ xxth Boot Device [1st Floppy Drive]

These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the availabledevices. The number of device items that appears on the screen dependson the number of devices installed in the system.Conguration options: [1st Floppy Drive] [ATAPI CD-ROM] [HDD:xxxxx]


1st Boot Device [1st FLOPPY DRIVE]2nd Boot Device [PM-ST330620A]3rd Boot Device [PS-ASUS CD-S360]


The following item appears when there are two or more than two hard-disk drives in the system.

HARD-DISK DrivesThis item species the detailed information of each hard-drive including thedrives type, the drives name and so on.


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2..2 Boot Settings Configuration

Boot Settings Conguration

Quick Boot [Enabled]Full Screen Logo [Enabled]AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS]Bootup 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 skipcertain tests whilebooting. This willdecrease the timeneeded to boot thesystem.

Set this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo feature.

Quick Boot [Enabled]

Enabling this item allows the BIOS to skip some power on self tests (POST)while booting to decrease the time needed to boot the system. When setto [Disabled], BIOS performs all the POST items.Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Ful l Screen Logo [Enabled]

This allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature.Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS]

Sets the display mode for option ROM.Conguration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep Current]

Bootup Num-Lock [On]

Allows you to select the power-on state for the NumLock.

Conguration options: [Off] [On]

PS/2 Mouse Support [Auto]

Allows you to enable or disable support for PS/2 mouse.Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto]

Wait for F1 If Error [Enabled]

When set to [Enabled], the system waits for the F1 key to be pressedwhen error occurs. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Hit DEL Message Display [Enabled]

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If you forget your BIOS password, you can clear it by erasing the CMOSReal Time Clock (RTC) RAM. See section 1.9 Jumpers for informationon how to erase the RTC RAM.

Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled]

When set to [Enabled], this function allows the option ROMs to trapInterrupt 19. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

2..3 Security

The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings.Select an item then press to display the conguration options.

Security Settings

Supervisor Password : Not InstalledUser Password : Not Installed

Change Supervisor PasswordChange User Password

to changepassword. again to

disabled password.

Change Supervisor Password

Select this item to set or change the supervisor password. The SupervisorPassword item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed. After

you set a password, this item shows Installed.To set a Supervisor Password:

1. Select the Change Supervisor Password item and press .

2. From the password box, type a password composed of at least sixletters and/or numbers, then press .

3. Conrm the password when prompted.

The message Password Installed appears after you successfully set your

password.

To clear the supervisor password, select the Change Supervisor Passwordthen press . The message Password Uninstalled appears.

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User Access Level [Ful l Access]

This item allows you to select the access restriction to the Setup items.Conguration options: [No Access] [View Only] [Limited] [Full Access]

No Access prevents user access to the Setup utility.

View Only allows access but does not allow change to any eld.

Limited allows changes only to selected elds, such as Date and Time.

Full Access allows viewing and changing all the elds in the Setup utility.

Change User Password

Select this item to set or change the user password. The User Passworditem on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed. After you set apassword, this item shows Installed.

To set a User Password:

1. Select the Change User Password item and press .

2. On the password box that appears, type a password composed of atleast six letters and/or numbers, then press .

3. Conrm the password when prompted.

The message Password Installed appears after you set your passwordsuccessfully.

Clear User Password

Select this item to clear the user password.

Password Check [Setup]

When set to [Setup], BIOS checks for user password when accessing theSetup utility. When set to [Always], BIOS checks for user password bothwhen accessing Setup and booting the system.Conguration options: [Setup] [Always]

Select ScreenSelect Item

+- Change OptionF1 General HelpF10 Save and ExitESC Exit

Security Settings

Supervisor Password : InstalledUser Password : Not Installed

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If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of thesupport CD to locate the le ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the CD.

3.1 Installing an operating system

This motherboard supports Windows 2000/2003 Server/XP/64-bitXP operating systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version andcorresponding updates to maximize the features of your hardware.

3.2 Support CD information

The support CD that came with the motherboard package contains thedrivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to avail allmotherboard features.

3..1 Running the support CD

Place the support CD to the optical drive. The CD automatically displays theDrivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer.

Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Use the setupprocedures presented in this chapter for reference only. Refer toyour OS documentation for detailed information.

Make sure that you install Windows 2000 Service Pack 4 or theWindows XP Service Pack2 or later versions before installing thedrivers for better compatibility and system stability.

The contents of the support CD are subject to change at any timewithout notice. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for updates.

Click an item to instal l

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3.2.3 Uti l it ies menu

The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that themotherboard supports.

ASUS CoolnQuiet Uti l ity

Launches the ASUS Cool n Quiet! Technology driver installation wizard.

ASUS PC Probe I I

This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and systemvoltages, and alerts you of any detected problems. This utility helps youkeep your computer in healthy operating condition.

ASUS Update

Allows you to download the latest version of the BIOS from the ASUSwebsite.

Before using the ASUS Update, make sure that you have an Internetconnection so you can connect to the ASUS website.

ASUS Screen Saver

Bring life to your computer screen by installing the ASUS screen saver.

ADOBE Acrobat Reader

Installs the Adobe Acrobat Reader V5.0 that allows you to open, view,and print documents in Portable Document Format (PDF).


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