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Asus A7S-VM User Manual

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  • Page 1 ® A7S-VM SiS730S Ultra-AGP Socket A Motherboard USER’S MANUAL...
  • Page 2 Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or al- tered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing.

  • Page 3: Asus Contact Information

    ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Europe) Marketing Address: Harkortstr. 25, 40880 Ratingen, BRD, Germany Fax: +49-2102-442066 Email: sales@asuscom.de (for marketing requests only) Technical Support Hotline: MB/Others: +49-2102-9599-0 Notebook: +49-2102-9599-10 Fax: +49-2102-9599-11 Support (Email): www.asuscom.de/de/support (for online support) WWW: www.asuscom.de FTP: ftp.asuscom.de/pub/ASUSCOM ASUS A7S-VM User’s Manual...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    1. INTRODUCTION ................7 1.1 How This Manual Is Organized ........... 7 1.2 Item Checklist ................7 2. FEATURES ..................8 2.1 ASUS A7S-VM Motherboard ............8 2.1.1 Specifications ..............8 2.1.2 Performance ..............10 2.1.3 Intelligence ............... 11 2.2 Motherboard Components ............12 2.2.1 Component Locations ............
  • Page 5 5. SOFTWARE SETUP ............... 77 5.1 Operating Systems ..............77 5.1.1 Windows 98 First Time Installation ......... 77 5.2 A7S-VM Motherboard Support CD ........... 77 5.2.1 Installation Menus ............77 6. SOFTWARE REFERENCE ............79 6.1 ASUS PC Probe ................. 79 7.

  • Page 6: Federal Communications Commission Statement

    Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. ASUS A7S-VM User’s Manual...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    ASUS PCI-L101 Wake-On-LAN (1) Ribbon cable for two 3.5” 10/100 Ethernet Card floppy disk drives (1) ASUS Support CD with drivers and utilities (1) Bag of spare jumper caps (1) ASUS 2-port USB Connector (1) I/O Plate (on LAN models only) (1) User’s Manual...

  • Page 8: Features

    2. FEATURES 2.1 ASUS A7S-VM Motherboard Powered by AMD Athlon / AMD Duron processors, the ASUS A7S-VM motherboard bundles advanced technology to deliver outstanding performance. The motherboard is designed with select features and interfaces to offer value and flexibility. 2.1.1 Specifications •...
  • Page 9 PC Health Monitoring: Provides an easy way to test and manage system status information, such as CPU and system voltages, temperatures, and fan status through the onboard hardware ASUS ASIC and the bundled ASUS PC Probe. • SMBus: Features the System Management Bus interface used to physically transport commands and information between SMBus devices.

  • Page 10: Performance

    ACPI benefits, use an ACPI-supported OS such as Windows 98/2000/Millenium. • PC’99 Compliant: Both the BIOS and hardware levels of ASUS smart series motherboards are PC’99 compliant. The new PC’99 requirements for systems and components are based on the following high-level goals: Support for Plug-...

  • Page 11: Intelligence

    • Chassis Intrusion Detection: Supports chassis-intrusion monitoring through the ASUS ASIC. A chassis intrusion event is kept in memory on battery power for more protection. ASUS A7S-VM User’s Manual...

  • Page 12: Motherboard Components

    Expansion Slots 4 PCI Slots ................19 System I/O Floppy Disk Drive Connector ..........7 IDE Connectors (UltraDMA/100 Support) ......5 ASUS iPanel Connectors ........... 10/17 Parallel Port ..............(Top) 22 Serial Port 1 (COM1) ..........(Bottom) 22 Serial Port 2 (COM2) ............. 15 Video Port ...............

  • Page 13: Component Locations

    2. FEATURES 2.2.1 Component Locations ASUS A7S-VM User’s Manual...

  • Page 14: Hardware Setup

    PCI Slot 3 ASUS ASIC Audio USBP1 PCI Slot 4 Codec COM2 CHASSIS A7S-VM MODEM AAPANEL PANEL AFPANEL NOTE: The Audio Codec, external and internal audio connectors,RealTek RTL8100 chipset, and RJ-45 LAN connector are optional components. ASUS A7S-VM User’s Manual...

  • Page 15: Layout Contents

    35 Standard Infrared Module Connector (5-pin) 17) CIR p. 35 Consumer Infrared Module Connector (5-pin) 18) AFPANEL p. 36 ASUS iPanel Connector (12-1 pin) 19) AAPANEL p. 36 Audio Panel Connector (12-1 pin) 20) USBP1/USBP2 p. 37 USB Headers (two 10-1 pin) 21) CD/VIDEO/AUX/MODEM p.

  • Page 16: Hardware Setup Procedure

    5. Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. ASUS A7S-VM User’s Manual...
  • Page 17 1-4 (refer to the switch settings on the next page). JumperFree Mode Jumper Mode FSW1~FSW4 settings depend on selected CPU frequency A7S-VM A7S-VM JumperFree™ Mode Setting IMPORTANT! In JumperFreemode, set all DIP switches (FSW) to OFF. ASUS A7S-VM User’s Manual...
  • Page 18 SDRAM 48.00MHz 60.00MHz 32.00MHz 30.00MHz 64.00MHz 60.00MHz NOTE: Overclocking the processor is not recommended. It may result in a slower speed. WARNING! Frequencies other than the recommended CPU bus frequencies are not guaranteed to be stable. ASUS A7S-VM User’s Manual...
  • Page 19 [ON] [ON] [ON] [ON] For updated processor settings, visit the ASUS web site. See also ASUS CONTACT INFORMATION at the beginning of this manual. 3) Clear RTC RAM This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS.
  • Page 20 Enable (Default) A7S-VM A7S-VM USB Wake Up 5) Keyboard Wake-up Jumper (3-pin KB_UP) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the keyboard wake up feature. Set this jumper to ENABLE if you wish to use the keyboard to wake up the computer when you press the <Spacebar>.

  • Page 21: System Memory

    For the system CPU bus to operate 100MHz/133MHz, use only PC100-/PC133- • compliant DIMMs. • ASUS motherboards support Serial Presence Detect (SPD) DIMMs. This is the memory of choice for best performance vs. stability. • SDRAM chips are generally thinner with higher pin density than EDO (Extended Data Output) chips.

  • Page 22: Memory Installation

    20 Pins 60 Pins 88 Pins A7S-VM A7S-VM 168-Pin DIMM Sockets Lock The DIMMs must be 3.3Volt unbuffered SDRAMs. To determine the DIMM type, check the notches on the DIMMs (see the figure below). The notches on the DIMM shifts between left, center, or right to identify the type and also to prevent the wrong type from being inserted into the DIMM slot on the motherboard.

  • Page 23: Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

    Install an auxillary fan, if necessary. CAUTION! Be careful not to scrape the motherboard when mounting/unmounting a clamp-style processor fan to avoid damaging the motherboard. Proceed to the next section for the steps on how to properly install a CPU. ASUS A7S-VM User’s Manual...

  • Page 24: Cpu Installation

    1. Do not forget to set the correct Bus Frequency and Multiple (frequency multiple setting is available only on unlocked processors) for the processor to avoid start-up problems. 2. Socket A processors requires a socket-mounted thermal resistor. ASUS A7S-VM User’s Manual...

  • Page 25: Expansion Cards

    4. Secure the card to the slot with the screw you removed earlier. 5. Replace the system cover. 6. Change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. (see section 4.4.3 PCI Configuration to change the settings.) 7. Install the necessary software drivers for the expansion card. ASUS A7S-VM User’s Manual...

  • Page 26: Assigning Irqs For Expansion Cards

    — PCI slot 2 — shared — — PCI slot 3 — — shared — PCI slot 4 — — — shared Onboard audio controller — shared — — Onboard USB controller — — — shared ASUS A7S-VM User’s Manual...

  • Page 27: Connectors

    This connection is for a standard keyboard using an PS/2 plug (mini DIN). This connector does not allow standard AT size (large DIN) keyboard plugs. You may use a DIN to mini DIN adapter on standard AT keyboards. PS/2 Keyboard (6-pin female) ASUS A7S-VM User’s Manual...
  • Page 28 5) Parallel Port Connector (Burgundy 25-pin PRINTER) You can enable the parallel port and choose the IRQ through Onboard Parallel Port (see 4.4.2 I/O Device Configuration). NOTE: Serial printers must be connected to the serial port. Parallel (Printer) Port (25-pin female) ASUS A7S-VM User’s Manual...
  • Page 29 The Line Out (lime) connects a headphone or speakers. The Line In (light blue) connects a tape players or other audio sources. The Mic (pink) connects a microphone. Line Out Line In 1/8" Stereo Audio Connectors ASUS A7S-VM User’s Manual...

  • Page 30: Internal Connectors

    (Pin 5 is removed to prevent inserting in the wrong orientation when using ribbon cables with pin 5 plugged). NOTE: Orient the red markings on the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1 PIN 1 A7S-VM A7S-VM Floppy Disk Drive Connector ASUS A7S-VM User’s Manual...
  • Page 31 Use only 40-pin 80-conductor IDE cables for UltraDMA/100/66 IDE devices. The UltraDMA/66 cable included in the motherboard package also supports UltraDMA/100 devices. NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the IDE ribbon cable to PIN 1. A7S-VM PIN 1 A7S-VM IDE Connectors ASUS A7S-VM User’s Manual...
  • Page 32 4) Wake-On-LAN Connector (3-pin WOL_CON) This connector connects to a LAN card with a Wake-On-LAN output, such as the ASUS PCI-L101 Ethernet card (see 7. Appendix). The connector powers up the system when a wakeup packet or signal is received through the LAN card.
  • Page 33 Connect the fan plug to the board taking into consideration the polarity of the connector. NOTE: Use the “Rotation” signal only with a specially designed fan with a rotation signal. The Rotations Per Minute (RPM) can be monitored using ASUS PC Probe (see 6. SOFTWARE REFERENCE). WARNING! The CPU and/or motherboard will overheat if there is no airflow across the CPU and onboard heatsinks.
  • Page 34 CHASSIS A7S-VM A7S-VM Chassis Open Alarm Lead 8) SMBus Connector (5-1 pin SMB) This connector allows you to connect SMBus (System Management Bus) devices. SMBus devices communicate by means of the SMBus with an SMBus host and/ or other SMBus devices.
  • Page 35 IRTX (NC) IRRX A7S-VM A7S-VM Infrared Module Connector 10) Consumer Infrared Module Connector (5-pin CIR) This connector supports the optional Consumer Infrared (CIR) set to allow wireless transmitting and remote functions through one external infrared module. Enable the Wake On PS2 KB/Mouse item in section 4.5.1 Power Up Control if you wish to use the CIR power up feature.
  • Page 36 11) ASUS iPanel Connector (24-1 pin AFPANEL) This connector allows you to connect an optional ASUS iPanel, an easy-to-access drive bay with front I/O ports and status LEDs. If you are not using an ASUS iPanel, you can connect an optional wireless transmitting and receiving infrared module to the SIR connector.
  • Page 37 VIDEO (Green) Left Audio Channel CD (Black) Ground Right Audio Channel AUX (White) Left Audio Channel Ground Right Audio Channel MODEM Ground Modem-In Modem-Out A7S-VM (to Modem) (from Modem) A7S-VM Internal Audio Connectors ASUS A7S-VM User’s Manual...
  • Page 38 These 20-pin connectors accommodate the PC to ASUS TV301 daughter card. The daughter card includes LCD and TV output headers for LCD monitor or TV connection. (NOTE: The ASUS TV301 daughter card does not come with the motherboard package). TV-LCD...
  • Page 39 -12.0 Volts +3.3 Volts +3.3 Volts +3.3 Volts A7S-VM A7S-VM ATX Power Connector 18) Power Supply Thermal Sensor Connector (2-pin PWR_TMP) If you have a power supply with thermal monitoring capability, connector its thermal sensor cable to this connector. PWR_TMP...
  • Page 40 Power LED A7S-VM Requires an ATX power supply. A7S-VM System Panel Connectors 19) System Power LED Lead (3-1 pin PWR.LED) This 3-1 pin connector connects to the system power LED. The LED lights up when you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep or soft-off mode.

  • Page 41: Starting Up The First Time

    No DRAM installed or detected One long beep followed by Video card not found or video card three short beeps memory bad High frequency beeps when CPU overheated system is working System running at a lower frequency ASUS A7S-VM User’s Manual...
  • Page 42 Windows 9X, click the Start button, click Shut Down, and then click Shut down the computer? The power supply should turn off after Windows shuts down. NOTE: The message “You can now safely turn off your computer” does not appear when shutting down with ATX power supplies. ASUS A7S-VM User’s Manual...

  • Page 43: Bios Setup

    4. In DOS mode, type A:\AFLASH <Enter> to run AFLASH. IMPORTANT! If the word “unknown” appears after Flash Memory:, the memory chip is either not programmable or is not supported by the ACPI BIOS and therefore, cannot be programmed by the Flash Memory Writer utility. ASUS A7S-VM User’s Manual...
  • Page 44 5. Select 1. Save Current BIOS to File from the Main menu and press <Enter>. The Save Current BIOS To File screen appears. 6. Type a filename and the path, for example, A:\XXX-XX.XXX and then press <Enter>. ASUS A7S-VM User’s Manual...

  • Page 45: Updating Bios Procedures

    BIOS revision will solve your problems. Careless updating can result to more problems with the motherboard! 1. Download an updated ASUS BIOS file from the Internet (WWW or FTP) (see ASUS CONTACT INFORMATION on page 3 for details) and save to the boot floppy disk you created earlier.
  • Page 46 BIOS file you saved to the boot disk. If the Flash Memory Writer utility is not able to successfully update a complete BIOS file, the system may not boot. If this happens, call the ASUS service center for support.

  • Page 47: Bios Setup Program

    POST. NOTE: Because the BIOS software is constantly being updated, the following BIOS setup screens and descriptions are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. ASUS A7S-VM User’s Manual...

  • Page 48: Bios Menu Bar

    Brings up a selection menu for the highlighted field <Home> or <PgUp> Moves the cursor to the first field <End> or <PgDn> Moves the cursor to the last field <F5> Resets the current screen to its Setup Defaults <F10> Saves changes and exits Setup ASUS A7S-VM User’s Manual...

  • Page 49: General Help

    Item Specific Help window located to the right of each menu. This window displays the help text for the currently highlighted field. NOTE: The item heading in square brackets represents the default setting for that field. ASUS A7S-VM User’s Manual...

  • Page 50: Main Menu

    Floppy 3 Mode Support [Disabled] This is required to support older Japanese floppy drives. The Floppy 3 Mode feature allows reading and writing of 1.2MB (as opposed to 1.44MB) on a 3.5-inch diskette. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS A7S-VM User’s Manual...

  • Page 51: Primary & Secondary Master/Slave

    This is necessary so that you can write or read data from the hard disk. Make sure to set the partition of the Primary IDE hard disk drives to active. Other options for the Type field are: [None] - to disable IDE devices ASUS A7S-VM User’s Manual...
  • Page 52 This field configures the number of cylinders. Refer to the drive documentation to determine the correct value to enter into this field. NOTE: To make changes to this field, set the Type field to [User Type HDD] and the Translation Method field to [Manual]. ASUS A7S-VM User’s Manual...
  • Page 53 Ultra DMA capability allows improved transfer speeds and data integrity for compatible IDE devices. Set to [Disabled] to suppress Ultra DMA capability. NOTE: To make changes to this field, set the Type field to [User Type HDD]. Configuration options: [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [Disabled] ASUS A7S-VM User’s Manual...

  • Page 54: Keyboard Features

    [6/Sec] [8/Sec] [10/Sec] [12/Sec] [15/Sec] [20/Sec] [24/Sec] [30/Sec] Keyboard Auto-Repeat Delay [1/4 Sec] This field sets the time interval for displaying the first and second characters. Configuration options: [1/4 Sec] [1/2 Sec] [3/4 Sec] [1 Sec] ASUS A7S-VM User’s Manual...
  • Page 55 [All Errors] [No Error] [All but Keyboard] [All but Disk] [All but Disk/ Keyboard] Installed Memory [XXX MB] This field automatically displays the amount of conventional memory detected by the system during the boot process. BIOS Revision [XXXX] This field displays the BIOS revision number. ASUS A7S-VM User’s Manual...

  • Page 56: Advanced Menu

    CPU Level 1 Cache, CPU Level 2 Cache [Enabled] These fields allow you to choose from the default of [Enabled] or choose [Disabled] to turn on or off the CPU Level 1 and Level 2 built-in cache. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS A7S-VM User’s Manual...
  • Page 57 OS/2 Onboard Memory > 64M [Disabled] When using OS/2 operating systems with installed DRAM of greater than 64MB, you need to set this option to [Enabled]. Otherwise, leave to the default setting [Disabled]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS A7S-VM User’s Manual...

  • Page 58: Chip Configuration

    SDRAM Configuration to [User Defined]. SDRAM RAS Precharge Time [3T] This controls the idle clocks after issuing a precharge command to the SDRAM. NOTE: This field is configurable only when you set the SDRAM Configuration to [User Defined]. ASUS A7S-VM User’s Manual...
  • Page 59 This parameter allows you to reserve an address space for ISA expansion cards. Configuration options: [None] [Enabled] VGA Shared Memory Size [8MB] This parameter allows you to select the size of system memory to allocate for the video memory. Configuration options: [8MB] [16MB] [32MB] [64MB] [Disabled] ASUS A7S-VM User’s Manual...
  • Page 60 Onboard PCI IDE Enable [Both] This parameter allows you to enable either the primary IDE channel or the secondary IDE channel, or both. You may also set both channels to [Disabled]. Configuration options: [Both] [Primary] [Secondary] [Disabled] ASUS A7S-VM User’s Manual...

  • Page 61: I/O Device Configuration

    If the system already has a second serial port connected to the onboard COM2 connector, it will no longer work if you enable the infrared feature. See IrDA-Compliant Infrared Module Connector in 3.8 Connectors. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS A7S-VM User’s Manual...
  • Page 62 This parameter allows you to set the address for the onboard game port. Configuration options: [Disabled] [200H-207H] [208H-20FH] Onboard MIDI I/O [Disabled] This parameter allows you to set the address for the onboard MIDI connector. Configuration options: [Disabled] [330H-331H] [300H-301H] ASUS A7S-VM User’s Manual...

  • Page 63: Pci Configuration

    The setting [Disabled] disables the onboard SYMBIOS SCSI BIOS so that the BIOS on an add-on SYMBIOS SCSI card can be used. If the SYMBIOS SCSI card does not have a BIOS, the Symbios SCSI card will not work. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] ASUS A7S-VM User’s Manual...

  • Page 64: Onboard Pci Devices Control

    The motherboard has an onboard AC ’97 audio controller. If you prefer to use the onboard audio controller, leave this parameter to the default [Enabled]. If you intend to use an add-on audio card, select [Disabled]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS A7S-VM User’s Manual...

  • Page 65: Pci Irq Resource Exclusion

    IRQ is NOT required by a legacy ISA card. Set the IRQ field to [Yes] if you install a legacy ISA card that requires a unique IRQ and you are NOT using ICU. Configuration options: [No/ICU] [Yes] ASUS A7S-VM User’s Manual...
  • Page 66 (ICU), and that this particular DMA channel is NOT required by a legacy ISA card. Set the DMA field to [Yes] if you install a legacy ISA card that requires a DMA channel and you are NOT using ICU. Configuration options: [No/ICU] [Yes] PCI UMB Resource Exclusion ASUS A7S-VM User’s Manual...

  • Page 67: Shadow Configuration

    ROM, you need to know which addresses the ROM uses to specifically shadow them. Shadowing a ROM reduces the memory available between 640K and 1024K by the amount used for this purpose. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS A7S-VM User’s Manual...

  • Page 68: Power Menu

    Windows 95, you need to install Windows with the APM feature. In Windows 98 or later, APM is automatically installed as indicated by a battery and power cord icon labeled “Power Management” in the “Control Panel.” Select the item “Advanced” in the Power Management Properties dialog box. ASUS A7S-VM User’s Manual...
  • Page 69 4 seconds will place the system in sleep mode. Regardless of the setting, holding the ATX switch for more than 4 seconds will power off the system. Configuration options: [Soft off] [Suspend] ASUS A7S-VM User’s Manual...

  • Page 70: Power Up Control

    Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power Up on PCI Card [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power Up on USB [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Keyboard Wakeup [Space Bar] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Space Bar] ASUS A7S-VM User’s Manual...

  • Page 71: Hardware Monitor

    NOTE: If any of the monitored items is out of range, the following error message appears: “Hardware Monitor found an error. Enter Power setup menu for details”. You will then be prompted to “Press F1 to continue or DEL to enter SETUP”. ASUS A7S-VM User’s Manual...

  • Page 72: Boot Menu

    This field allows you to select which ATAPI CD-ROM drive to use in the boot sequence. Pressing [Enter] will show the product IDs of all your connected ATAPI CD-ROM drives. Other Boot Device Select [INT18 Device (Network)] Configuration options: [Disabled] [SCSI Boot Device] [INT18 Device (Network)] ASUS A7S-VM User’s Manual...
  • Page 73 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Boot Up Floppy Seek [Enabled] When enabled, the BIOS will seek the floppy disk drive to determine whether the drive has 40 or 80 tracks. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS A7S-VM User’s Manual...

  • Page 74: Exit Menu

    Select this option only if you do not want to save the changes that you made to the Setup program. If you made changes to fields other than system date, system time, and password, the BIOS asks for a confirmation before exiting. ASUS A7S-VM User’s Manual...

  • Page 75: Load Setup Defaults

    This option saves your selections without exiting the Setup program. You can then return to other menus and make further changes. After you select this option, a confirmation window appears. Select [Yes] to save any changes to the non-volatile RAM. ASUS A7S-VM User’s Manual...
  • Page 76 4. BIOS SETUP (This page was intentionally left blank.) ASUS A7S-VM User’s Manual...

  • Page 77: Software Setup

    When prompted to restart, select No and then follow the normal setup procedures on the screen. 5.2 A7S-VM Motherboard Support CD To begin using the support CD, insert it into the CD-ROM drive. The support installation menu should appear.
  • Page 78 ASUS Update V3.27.05: Installs the ASUS Update program. This program allows you download the latest version of Flash BIOS from the ASUS website. Before using ASUS Update, make sure that you have a network card and a TCP/ IP network driver.

  • Page 79: Software Reference

    DMI Explorer. 6.1.1 Starting ASUS PC Probe When ASUS PC Probe starts, a splash screen appears allowing you to select whether to show the screen again when you open PC Probe or not. To bypass this startup screen, clear the Show up in next execution check box.

  • Page 80: Using Asus Pc Probe

    6. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 6.1.2 Using ASUS PC Probe Monitoring Monitor Summary Shows a summary of the items being monitored. Temperature Monitor Shows the PC temperature (for supported processors only). Temperature Warning threshold adjustment (Move the slider up to increase the...
  • Page 81 CPU temperature and predefined threshold. Information Hard Drives Shows the used and free space of the PC’s hard disk drives and the file allocation table or file system used. ASUS A7S-VM User’s Manual...
  • Page 82 PC, such as CPU type, CPU speed, and internal/external frequencies, and memory size. Utility Lets you run programs outside of the ASUS Probe modules. To run a program, click Execute Program. NOTE: This feature is currently unavailable. ASUS A7S-VM User’s Manual...

  • Page 83: Asus Pc Probe Task Bar Icon

    6. SOFTWARE REFERENCE 6.1.3 ASUS PC Probe Task Bar Icon Right clicking the PC Probe icon brings up a menu to open or exit ASUS PC Probe and pause or resume all system monitoring. When the ASUS PC Probe senses a problem with your...
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  • Page 85: Appendix

    Motherboard type Other If you are using the ASUS PCI-L101 on an ASUS motherboard, leave the jumper on its defaut setting of “ASUS.” If you are using another brand of motherboard, set the jumper to “Other.” Connect the Wake on LAN (WOL) output signal to the motherboard’s WOL_CON in order to utilize the wake on LAN feature of the moth-...

  • Page 86: Features

    A: To enable Wake-On-LAN function, your system requires Ethernet LAN adapter card that can activate Wake-On-LAN function, a client with Wake-On-LAN capa- bility, and software such as LDCM Rev. 3.10 or up that can trigger wake-up frame. ASUS A7S-VM User’s Manual...

  • Page 87: Glossary

    BIOS file into the EEPROM. Bit (Binary Digit) Represents the smallest unit of data used by the computer. A bit can have one of two values: 0 or 1. ASUS A7S-VM User’s Manual...
  • Page 88 IDE devices integrate the drive control circuitry directly on the drive itself, elimi- nating the need for a separate adapter card (in the case for SCSI devices). UltraDMA/ 33 IDE devices can achieve up to 33MB/Sec transfer. ASUS A7S-VM User’s Manual...
  • Page 89 Developed by Rambus, Inc., this type of memory can deliver up to 1.6GB of data per second. RDRAM is the first interface standard that can be directly implemented on high performance VLSI components such as, CMOS DRAMs, memory control- lers, and graphics/video ICs. ASUS A7S-VM User’s Manual...
  • Page 90 USB 2.0 provides twice the transfer rate compared to USB 1.0 and competes with the 1394 standard. Wake-On-LAN The computer automatically wakes up upon receiving a wake-up packet through a Network interface when it is under power soft-off, suspend or sleep mode. ASUS A7S-VM User’s Manual...

  • Page 91: Index

    Boot Virus Detection 73 Floppy 3 Mode 50 Central Processing Unit (CPU) 23 Floppy Disk Drive Connector External Frequency 17, 18 30, 37, 38 Installation 24 Level 1/Level 2 Cache 56 Speed 56 ZIF Socket 23 ASUS A7S-VM User’s Manual...
  • Page 92 Auto-Repeat Rate 54 PIO Mode 53 Features 54 Plug & Play O/S 73 Keyboard Connector 27 Power Management 68 Power On Self Test 73 Procedures LAN 8 Leads IDE Activity LED 30, 35 Legacy Diskette 50 ASUS A7S-VM User’s Manual...
  • Page 93 Support CD 77 Applications 78 Installation Menu 77 Suspend Mode 69 System Chipset 8 System Date 50 System Memory DIMMs 21 Installation 22 SDRAM 21 System Start Up 41 System Time 50 Thermal Sensor Connector 34, 40 ASUS A7S-VM User’s Manual...
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