2.1.1 Specifications

AMD Athlon/Duron Processor Support: Supports Socket A-based AMD Athlon/Duron processors. North Bridge System Chipset: Features the VIA VT8363 (VIA Apollo KT133) system controller with support for a 200MHz Front Side Bus (FSB); up to 1.5GB of PC133/PC100 SDRAM / VC 133 Virtual Channel Memory (VCM) SDRAM; complies with AGP 2.0 specifications for 4X, 2X, and 1X AGP modes; and PCI 2.2. bus interface with support for 5 PCI masters. It is optimized to deliver enhanced AMD Athlon/Duron processor system performance. Super South South Bridge System PCIset: VIA VT82C686A PCIset with PCI Super-I/O Integrated Peripheral Controller (PSIPC) with support for UltraDMA/66, which allows burst mode data transfer rates of up to 66.6MB/sec; AC97 audio; USB controller with root hub and four function ports. PC133 SDRAM / VC133 VCM Support: Equipped with two Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets to support Intel PC133/PC100-compliant (8, 16, 32, 64, 128, 256, or 512MB) or NECs VC133-compliant Virtual Channel (VC) SDRAM up to 1GB. VC SDRAM is a new DRAM core architecture that dramatically improves the memory systems ability to service, among others, high multimedia requirements. Stepless Frequency Selection: Allows CPU external (FSB) frequency settings to be set in 1MHz-increments or reduction. JumperFree Mode: Allows processor settings and easy overclocking of frequency and Vcore voltage all through BIOS setup when JumperFree mode is enabled. Easy-to-use DIP switches instead of jumpers are included to allow manual adjustment of the processors external frequency. AGP Slot: Supports AGP cards for high performance, component level interconnection targeted at 3D graphical applications supporting 133MHz 4X mode. UltraDMA/66 Support: Comes with an onboard PCI Bus Master IDE controller with two connectors that support four ATA66/33 devices on two channels. Supports UltraDMA/66, UltraDMA/33, PIO Modes 3 & 4 and Bus Master IDE DMA Mode 2, and Enhanced IDE devices, such as DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, CDR/RW, LS-120, and Tape Backup drives. Wake-On-LAN Connector: Supports Wake-On-LAN activity through an optional onboard Realtek Fast Ethernet Controller or an optional ASUS PCI-L101 10/100 Fast Ethernet PCI card (see 7. Appendix).
2. FEATURES Specifications
Wake-On-Ring Connector: Supports Wake-On-Ring activity through a PCI modem card that supports a WOR connector. USB: Supports up to 4 USB ports, two on the back panel and two midboard, for more peripheral connectivity options. PC Health Monitoring: Provides an easy way to examine and manage system status information, such as CPU and systerm voltages, temperatures, and fan status through the onboard hardware ASUS ASIC and the bundled ASUS PC Probe. SMBus: Features the System Management Bus interface, which is used to physically transport commands and information between SMBus devices. PCI Expansion Slots: Provides three 32-bit PCI (Rev. 2.2) expansion slots, which can support Bus Master PCI cards, such as SCSI or LAN cards (PCI supports up to 133MB/s maximum throughput). Super Multi-I/O: Provides two high-speed UART compatible serial ports and one parallel port with EPP and ECP capabilities. Enhanced ACPI & Anti-Boot Virus Protection: Programmable BIOS (Flash EEPROM), offering enhanced ACPI for Windows 98 compatibility, built-in firmware-based virus protection, and autodetection of most devices for virtually automatic setup. Concurrent PCI: Concurrent PCI allows multiple PCI transfers from PCI master busses to the memory and processor. Smart BIOS: 2Mb firmware provides Vcore and CPU/SDRAM frequency adjustments, boot block write protection, and HD/SCSI/MO/ZIP/CD/Floppy boot selection. Power supply is autodetected to enable/disable suspend-to-RAM. Integrated Infrared (IrDA) Support: Integrated IR supports an optional remote control package for wireless interfacing with external peripherals, personal gadgets, or an optional remote controller. Desktop Management Interface (DMI): Supports DMI through BIOS, which allows hardware to communicate within a standard protocol creating a higher level of compatibility. (Requires DMI-enabled components.) Color-coded Connectors: To enhance user accessibility to system components and to meet PC 99 compliancy, major connectors in this motherboard are color-coded.

2.1.2 Special Features

ACPI Ready: Advanced Configuration Power Interface (ACPI) provides more Energy Saving Features for operating systems that support OS Direct Power Management (OSPM) functionality. With these features implemented in the OS, PCs can be ready around the clock, yet satisfy all the energy saving standards. To fully utilize the benefits of ACPI, an ACPI-supported OS, such as Windows 98 must be used. Easy Installation: Incorporates BIOS that supports autodetection of hard disk drives, PS/2 mouse, and Plug and Play devices to make the setup of hard disk drives, expansion cards, and other devices virtually automatic. New Compliancy: Both the BIOS and hardware levels of this motherboard meet the stringent requirements for PC 99 certification The new PC 99 requirements for systems and components are based on the following high-level goals: Support for Plug and Play compatibility and power management for configuring and managing all system components, and 32-bit device drivers and installation procedures for Windows95/98/NT. Color-coded connectors and descriptive icons make identification easy as required by PC 99. Symbios SCSI BIOS: Supports optional ASUS SCSI controller cards through the onboard SYMBIOS firmware.

2. FEATURES Performance

2.1.3 Performance Features
Concurrent PCI: Concurrent PCI allows multiple PCI transfers from PCI master busses to the memory and processor. High-Speed Data Transfer Interface: IDE transfers using UltraDMA/33 Bus Master IDE can handle rates up to 33MB/s. This motherboard with its chipset and support for UltraDMA/66 doubles the data transfer rate to 66.6MB/s. UltraDMA/66 is backward compatible with both DMA/33 and DMA and with existing DMA devices and systems so there is no need to upgrade current EIDE/ IDE drives and host systems. (UltraDMA/66 requires a 40-pin 80-conductor cable to be enabled.) VCM/SDRAM Optimized Performance: This motherboard supports a new generation memory, NECs 64Mb Virtual Channel Memory (VCM) Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory (SDRAM), which is compatible to the industry standard SDRAM. The VCMs core design provides up to 50% higher SDRAM speed at reduced power consumption of about 30%. This motherboard also supports standard SDRAM, which increases the data transfer rate (1.064GB/s max using PC133-compliant SDRAMs and 800MB/s max using PC100-compliant SDRAMs).

A7V-M CPU External Frequency Selection
CPU 105.00MHz PCI 35.00MHz

110.00MHz 36.67MHz

NOTE: The motherboard supports PC100 / PC133 DIMMs or VC SDRAMs for system memory. Registered DIMMs are not supported [see 3.5 System Memory (DIMM)]. External Frequency Table CPU PCI (MHz) (MHz) 100.00 33.33 103.00 34.33 105.00 35.00 110.00 36.[ON] [OFF] [ON] [ON] Frequency Selection Switches [ON] [OFF] [ON] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [ON] 4 [ON] [ON] [ON] [OFF]
NOTE: For updated processor settings, visit the ASUS web site (see ASUS CONTACT INFORMATION). WARNING! Frequencies other than the recommended CPU bus frequencies are not guaranteed to be stable. Overclocking your processor is not recommended. It may result in a slower speed and premature wearing of the processor. 20 ASUS A7V-M Users Manual
CPU 100.00MHz PCI 33.33MHz

103.00MHz 34.33MHz

3.5 System Memory (DIMM)
This motherboard uses only Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMMs). Two sockets are available for 3.3Volt (power level) unbuffered Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory (SDRAM) of 8, 16, 32, 64, 128, 256, or 512MB to form a memory size between 8MB to 1GB. One side (with memory chips) of the DIMM takes up one row on the motherboard. This motherboard also supports NECs Virtual Channel (VC) SDRAMs. Memory speed setup is recommended through SDRAM Configuration under Chipset Features Setup. IMPORTANT (see General DIMM Notes below for more) SDRAMs used must be compatible with current PC133 SDRAM specification. DO NOT attempt to mix PC133 SDRAMs with VCM SDRAMs. Install memory in any combination as follows:
DIMM Location Socket 1 (Rows 0&1) Socket 2 (Rows 2&3) 168-pin DIMM SDRAM 8, 16, 32, 64, 128, 256, 512MB x1 SDRAM 8, 16, 32, 64, 128, 256, 512MB x1 Total System Memory (Max 1024MB) = Total Memory

3.5.1 General DIMM Notes

DIMMs that have more than 18 chips are not supported on this motherboard. For the system CPU bus to operate at 100MHz/133MHz, use only PC100-/PC133compliant DIMMs. ASUS motherboards support SPD (Serial Presence Detect) DIMMs. This is the memory of choice for best performance vs. stability. BIOS shows SDRAM memory on bootup screen. Single-sided DIMMs come in 16, 32, 64,128, 256MB; double-sided come in 32, 64, 128, 256, 512MB.
WARNING! Be sure that the DIMM you use can handle the specified SDRAM MHz or else bootup will not be possible.

BLANK LEVER

AMD Athlon

A7V-M Socket A

3. H/W SETUP CPU
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3.7 Expansion Cards

WARNING! Unplug your power supply when adding or removing expansion cards or other system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both your motherboard and expansion cards.
3.7.1 Expansion Card Installation Procedure
1. Read the documentation for your expansion card and make any necessary hardware or software settings for your expansion card, such as jumpers. 2. Remove your computer systems cover and the bracket plate on the slot you intend to use. Keep the bracket for possible future use. 3. Carefully align the cards connectors and press firmly. 4. Secure the card on the slot with the screw you removed above. 5. Replace the computer systems cover. 6. Set up the BIOS if necessary (such as IRQ XX Reserved for Legacy Device: Yes in 4.4.3 PCI Configuration) 7. Install the necessary software drivers for your expansion card.
3. H/W SETUP Expansion Cards
3.7.2 Assigning IRQs for Expansion Cards
Some expansion cards need an IRQ to operate. Generally, an IRQ must be exclusively assigned to one use. In a standard design, there are 16 IRQs available but most of them are already in use, leaving 6 IRQs free for expansion cards. If your motherboard has PCI audio onboard, an additional IRQ will be used. If your motherboard also has MIDI enabled, another IRQ will be used, leaving 4 IRQs free. The following table lists the default IRQ assignments for standard PC devices. Use this table when configuring your system and for resolving IRQ conflicts.
Standard Interrupt Assignments
IRQ 2 3* 4* 5* 6 7* 8 9* 10* 11* 12* 13 14* 15* Priority N/A 10 Standard Function System Timer Keyboard Controller Programmable Interrupt Communications Port (COM2) Communications Port (COM1) Sound Card (sometimes LPT2) Floppy Disk Controller Printer Port (LPT1) System CMOS/Real Time Clock ACPI Mode when used IRQ Holder for PCI Steering IRQ Holder for PCI Steering PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port Numeric Data Processor Primary IDE Channel Secondary IDE Channel
*These IRQs are usually available for PCI devices.
Interrupt Request Table for this Motherboard
PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 PCI slot 3 AGP slot Onboard USB controller Onboard audio/SMBus INT-A shared shared INT-B shared shared INT-C not shared INT-D not shared
IMPORTANT: If using PCI cards on shared slots, make sure that the drivers support Share IRQ or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. Conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups that will make the system unstable or cards inoperable.
3.7.3 Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP)
This motherboard provides an Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot to support AGP graphics cards, such as an ASUS AGP-V7700 GeForce2 GTS graphics card. CAUTION! To avoid damaging your AGP graphics card, your computers power supply should be unplugged before inserting your graphics card into the slot.

Modem-Out (FROM MODEM) Ground Modem-In (TO MODEM)
Left Audio Channel Ground Right Audio Channel Left Audio Channel Ground Right Audio Channel Right Audio Channel Ground Left Audio Channel
VIDEO In AUX In (Green) (White)

CD (Black)

A7V-M Internal Audio Connectors
A7V-M Headphone Connector

HP OUT LT GND HP OUT RT

17) Headphone True-Level Out Header (3-pin HPHONE) This connector allows you to connect a chassis mounted headphone to the motherboard instead of having to attach an external headphone onto the ATX connectors.
18) USB Header (10-1 pin USB2) If the USB port connectors on the back panel are inadequate, this USB header is available for two additional USB port connectors. Connect the USB headers to the 2-port USB connector set and mount the bracket to an open slot on your chassis.
1: USB Power 2: USBP2 3: USBP2+ 4: GND 5: NC 6: USB Power 7: USBP3 8: USBP3+ 9: GND

A7V-M USB Port

19) 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. SMBus is a specific implementation of an I2C bus, which is a multi-device bus; that is, multiple chips can be connected to the same bus and each one can act as a master by initiating data transfer.

A7V-M SMBus Connector

SMBCLK
20) ATX Power Supply Connector (20-pin block ATXPWR) This connector connects to an ATX power supply. The plug from the power supply will only insert in one orientation because of the different hole sizes. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly making sure that the pins are aligned. IMPORTANT: Make sure that your ATX power supply can supply at least 10mA on the +5-volt standby lead (+5VSB). You may experience difficulty in powering ON your system if your power supply cannot support the load. For WakeOn-LAN support, your ATX power supply must supply at least 720mA +5VSB.
+3.3 Volts -12.0 Volts Ground Power Supply On Ground Ground Ground -5.0 Volts +5.0 Volts +5.0 Volts

+3.3 Volts +3.3 Volts Ground +5.0 Volts Ground +5.0 Volts Ground Power Good +5V Standby +12.0 Volts
A7V-M ATX Power Connector
21) IDE Activity LED (2-pin IDELED) This connector supplies power to the cabinets IDE activity LED. Read and write activity by devices connected to the Primary/Secondary IDE and Primary/ Secondary ATA100 connectors will cause the LED to light up.

IDELED

TIP: If the case-mounted LED does not light, try reversing the 2-pin plug.

A7V-M IDE Activity LED

The following PANEL illustration is used for items 2226 (next page).
* Requires an ATX power supply.

Keyboard Lock

PLED Keylock Ground

Speaker Connector

+5V Ground Ground SPKR

Power LED

ExtSMI# Ground PWR_SW Ground

SMI Lead

ATX Power Switch*
A7V-M System Panel Connectors

ResetCon Ground

Reset SW
22) System Warning Speaker Connector (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector connects to the case-mounted speaker. Two sources (LINE_OUT and SPEAKER) will allow you to hear system beeps and warnings. Only SPEAKER will allow you to hear system beeps before the integrated audio has been properly initialized. 23) System Power LED Lead (3-1 pin PWRLED) This 3-1 pin connector connects the system power LED, which lights when the system is powered on and blinks when it is in sleep mode. 24) Reset Switch Lead (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector connects to the case-mounted reset switch for rebooting your computer without having to turn off your power switch. This is a preferred method of rebooting to prolong the life of the systems power supply. 25) ATX Power Switch Lead (2-pin PWRSW) The system power is controlled by a momentary switch connected to this lead. Pressing the button once will switch the system between ON and SOFT OFF. Pushing the switch while in the ON mode for more than 4 seconds will turn the system off. The system power LED shows the status of the systems power. 26) System Management Interrupt Lead (2-pin SMI) This allows the user to manually place the system into a suspend mode or Green mode, where system activity is decreased to save electricity and expand the life of certain components when the system is not in use. This 2-pin connector connects to the case-mounted suspend switch. If you do not have a switch for the connector, you may use the Turbo Switch. SMI is activated when it detects a short to open moment and therefore leaving it shorted will not cause any problems. This may require one or two presses depending on the position of the switch. Wake-up can be controlled by settings in the BIOS but the keyboard will always allow wake-up (the SMI lead cannot wake up the system).

3.9 Starting Up the First Time
1. After all connections are made, close the system case cover. 2. Be sure that all switches are off (in some systems, marked with ). 3. Connect the power supply cord into the power supply located on the back of your system case according to your system users manual. 4. Connect the power cord into a power outlet that is equipped with a surge protector. 5. You may then turn on your devices in the following order: a. Your monitor b. External SCSI devices (starting with the last device on the chain) c. Your system power. For ATX power supplies, you need to switch on the power supply as well as press the ATX power switch on the front of the case. 6. The power LED on the front panel of the system case will light. For ATX power supplies, the system LED will light when the ATX power switch is pressed. The LED on the monitor may light up or switch between orange and green after the systems if it complies with green standards or if it has a power standby feature. The system will then run power-on tests. While the tests are running, the BIOS will alarm beeps or additional messages will appear on the screen. If you do not see anything within 30 seconds from the time you turn on the power, the system may have failed a power-on test. Recheck your jumper settings and connections or call your retailer for assistance.

Award BIOS Beep Codes

Beep One short beep when displaying logo Long beeps in an endless loop One long beep followed by three short beeps High frequency beeps when system is working Meaning No error during POST No DRAM installed or detected Video card not found or video card memory bad CPU overheated System running at a lower frequency

3. H/W SETUP Powering Up

7. During power-on, hold down <Delete> to enter BIOS setup. Follow the instructions in 4. BIOS SETUP. * Powering Off your computer: You must first exit or shut down your operating system before switching off the power switch. For ATX power supplies, you can press the ATX power switch after exiting or shutting down your operating system. If you use 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 will not appear when shutting down with ATX power supplies.
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4. BIOS SETUP

4.1 Managing and Updating Your BIOS
4.1.1 Upon First Use of the Computer System
It is recommended that you save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS along with a Flash Memory Writer utility (AFLASH.EXE) to a bootable floppy disk in case you need to reinstall the BIOS later. AFLASH.EXE is a Flash Memory Writer utility that updates the BIOS by uploading a new BIOS file to the programmable flash ROM on the motherboard. This file works only in DOS mode. To determine the BIOS version of your motherboard, check the last four numbers of the code displayed on the upper lefthand corner of your screen during bootup. Larger numbers represent a newer BIOS file. 1. Type FORMAT A:/S at the DOS prompt to create a bootable system floppy disk. DO NOT copy AUTOEXEC.BAT & CONFIG.SYS to the disk. 2. Type COPY D:\AFLASH\AFLASH.EXE A:\ (assuming D is your CDROM drive) to copy AFLASH.EXE to the just created boot disk. NOTE: AFLASH works only in DOS mode. It will not work with DOS prompt in Windows and will not work with certain memory drivers that may be loaded when you boot from your hard drive. It is recommended that you reboot using a floppy. 3. Reboot your computer from the floppy disk. NOTE: BIOS setup must specify Floppy as the first item in the boot sequence. 4. In DOS mode, type A:\AFLASH <Enter> to run AFLASH.

4. BIOS SETUP Power Up Control
Automatic Power Up [Disabled] This allows an unattended or automatic system power up. You may configure your system to power up at a certain time of the day by selecting [Everyday] or at a certain time and day by selecting [By Date]. NOTE: Automatic Power Up will not work if the system is powered down by operating systems, such as Windows 98, that have ACPI support enabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Everyday] [By Date]

4.5.2 Hardware Monitor

MB Temperature [xxxC/xxxF] CPU Temperature [xxxC/xxxF] The onboard hardware monitor is able to detect the MB (motherboard) and CPU temperatures. Set to [Ignore] only if necessary. CPU Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] Chassis Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] The onboard hardware monitor is able to detect the CPU fan speed and the chassis fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). The presence of the fans is automatically detected. Set to [Ignore] only if necessary. VCORE Voltage, +3.3V Voltage, +5V Voltage, +12V Voltage [xx.xxV] 686A Voltage The onboard hardware monitor is able to detect the voltage output by the onboard voltage regulators. Set to [Ignore] only if necessary. NOTE: If any of the monitored items is out of range, an error message will appear: Hardware Monitor found an error. Enter Power setup menu for details. You will then be prompted to Press F1 to continue, DEL to enter SETUP.
4. BIOS SETUP Hardware Monitor

4.6 Boot Menu

Boot Sequence
The Boot menu allows you to select among the four possible types of boot devices listed using the up and down arrow keys. By using the <+> or <Space> key, you can promote devices and by using the <-> key, you can demote devices. Promotion or demotion of devices alters the priority which the system uses to search for a boot device on system power up. Configuration fields include Removable Devices, IDE Hard Drive, ATAPI CD-ROM, and Other Boot Device. Removable Device [Legacy Floppy] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Legacy Floppy] [LS120] [ZIP-100] [ATAPI MO] [USB FDD] [USB ZIP] IDE Hard Drive This field allows you to select which IDE hard disk drive to use in the boot sequence. Pressing [Enter] will show the product IDs of all connected IDE hard disk drives. ATAPI CD-ROM 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. IMPORTANT: Make sure the ATAPI CD-ROM drive that you want to use in the boot sequence is connected to either the PRIMARY or SECONDARY IDE connectors, not to the ATA100 connectors. Currently, the Promise Ultra DMA/100 chip does not support this feature. ASUS A7V-M Users Manual 75

5. S/W SETUP Windows 98

5.3 A7V-M Series Motherboard Support CD
NOTE: The support CD contents are subject to change at any time without notice. To begin using your support CD disc, just insert it into your CD-ROM drive and the support CD installation menu should appear. If the menu does not appear, doubleclick or run D:\ASSETUP.EXE (assuming that your CD-ROM drive is drive D:).

5.3.1 Installation Menu

VIA 4 in 1 drivers: Installs Bus Master PCI IDE Driver, AGP VxD Driver, VIA Chipset Functions Registry, and IRQ Routing Miniport Driver. Audio Driver: (optional) Installs the necessary audio drivers for the onboard audio CODEC (optional). Realtek RTL8139C PCI Fast Ethernet NIC Driver: (optional) Shows installation instructions for the Realtek NIC driver. ASUS PC Probe Vx.xx: Installs a smart utility to monitor your computers fan, temperature, and voltages. ASUS Update Vx.xx: Installs ASUS\Update to help you update your BIOS or download BIOS image file from the Internet. YAMAHA SoftSynthesizer S-YXG50: (optional) Installs the Yamaha SoftSynthesizer for playing MIDI files through software. Refer to the online help for more information. PC-Cillin 98 Vx.xx: Installs the PC-cillin virus protection software. View the online help for more information. ADOBE Acrobat Reader Vx.xx: Installs the Adobe Acrobat Reader software necessary to view users manuals saved in PDF format. Updated or other language versions of this motherboard's manual is available in PDF format at any of our web sites. Install Cyberlink Video and Audio Applications: (optional) Installs Cyberlink PowerPlayer SE, PowerDVD Trial, and Cyberlink VideoLive Mail. Show Motherboard Information: Allows you to view information about your motherboard, such as product name, BIOS version, and CPU. Browse Support CD: Allows you to view the contents of the CD. ReadMe: Allows you to view the support CD file list and contact information. Exit: Exits the CD installation menu.
(TO RETURN TO THE MAIN MENU, CLICK LEFT ARROW ON THE LOWER-RIGHT CORNER OF THE SECONDARY MENU)
(TO SEE THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, CLICK RIGHT ARROW ON THE LOWER-RIGHT CORNER OF THE MAIN MENU)

(5) Click here and then respond accordingly when prompted (6) & (7) below (6) (9) Click here and then click OK to restart your computer. (7)

5.10 PC-Cillin 98 Vx.xx

(3) Click here only after you have read the License Agreement.
(4) Setup will proceed with the installation if no viruses are found. Click here to start installation.
(6) & (7) Select the preferred features by clicking the appropriate buttons. (5) Click here.
(8) Insert a floppy disk and then click here. Once the Emergency Clean disk is created, click OK. (9) Click here and then click Finish to restart.
5.11 ADOBE Acrobat Reader Vx.xx
(5) Click OK to complete Setup.
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5.12 Cyberlink Video and Audio Applications
5.12.1 System Requirements
Pentium-100MHz PC compatible Microsoft Windows 95/98/NT/2000 Hard disk drive with at least 10MB of free space 4x speed or above CD-ROM drive Sound card with a Windows wave audio driver 256 (or above) color VGA card is required. A VGA card with DirectDraw support 8MB system memory
5.12.2 Cyberlink Contact Information
5.12.3 Installation Procedures
(4) Click here and follow the onscreen instructions to complete installation.
(5) Click here to install PowerDVD.
(6) Click here and follow the onscreen instructions to complete installation.
(7) Click here and follow the onscreen instructions to complete installation.
5.13 Uninstalling Programs
Add/Remove Programs is a basic component within Windows. You may use this function if a program does not provide its own uninstallation program.
(1) Double-click here to open the Add/Remove Programs Properties dialog box.
(2) Select the program to remove and click here.
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6. SOFTWARE REFERENCE

ASUS PC Probe is a convenient utility to continuously monitor your computer systems vital components, such as fan rotations, voltages, and temperatures. It also has a utility that lets you review useful information about your computer, such as hard disk space, memory usage, and CPU type, CPU speed, and internal/external frequencies through the 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.
To open ASUS PC Probe, click the Windows Start button, point to Programs, and then ASUS Utility, and then click Probe Vx.xx.
The PC Probe icon will appear on the taskbars system tray indicating that ASUS PC Probe is running. Clicking the icon will allow you to see the status of your PC.

6. S/W REFERENCE ASUS PC Probe

6.1 ASUS PC Probe

6.1.2 Using ASUS PC Probe

Monitoring

Monitor Summary Shows a summary of the items being monitored.
Temperature Monitor Shows the PCs temperature (for supported processors only).
Temperature Warning threshold adjustment (Move the slider up to increase the threshold level or down to decrease the threshold level)
Fan Monitor Shows the PCs fan rotation.
Fan Warning threshold adjustment (Move the slider up to increase the threshold level or down to decrease the threshold level)
Voltage Monitor Shows the PCs voltages.
95 Settings Lets you set threshold levels and polling intervals or refresh times of the PCs temperature, fan rotation, and voltages.
CPU Cooling System Setup Lets you select when to enable software CPU cooling. When When CPU Overheated is selected, the CPU cooling system is enabled whenever the CPU temperature reaches the threshold value.
History Lets you record the monitoring activity of a certain component of your PC for future reference.
Fan Control Lets you enable/disable Smart Fan Control. Smart Fan Control adjusts the fan speed automatically based on the current CPU temperature and predefined threshold.
NOTE: This feature is not available on ASUS Probe version 2.12.01/2.12.02

Information

Hard Drives Shows the used and free space of the PCs hard disk drives and the file allocation table or file system used.
Memory Shows the PCs memory load, memory usage, and paging file usage.
Device Summary Shows a summary of devices in your PC.
DMI Explorer Shows information pertinent to the 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.
6.1.3 ASUS PC Probe Task Bar Icon
Right clicking the PC Probe icon will bring 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 PC, portions of the ASUS PC Probe icon changes to red, the PC speaker beeps, and the ASUS PC Probe monitor is displayed.

6.2 CyberLink PowerPlayer SE
CyberLink PowerPlayer SE is an intelligent software player that can automatically detect and playback all kinds of video/audio files, CD and MP3 files as well. This is the only software you need for all types of video and audio files. No need to waste time identifying your file types.
6. S/W REFERENCE PowerPlayer
6.2.1 Starting CyberLink PowerPlayer SE
To start CyberLink Power Player, click the Windows Start button, point to Programs, and then CyberLink PowerPlayer SE, and then click PowerPlayer.
6.2.2 CyberLink PowerPlayer Control Panel
Minimize Zoom About Eject Help Power Off
Stop Backward Scan Backstep Frame Previous Stop Forward Scan Step Frame Next Play
Configuration i-Power! CD Mode Shuffle
Increase Volume Mute Decrease Volume

Karaoke

Next angle

Next audio stream

Next subtitle

Add bookmark

Capture frame

Repeat

Go to bookmark
CyberLink PowerDVD is the flagship of CyberLinks complete range of video and audio software products. It features unrivaled functions allowing users to view high quality video and media-rich DVD contents on the personal computer. With the iPower Internet Enabling feature, PowerDVD opens DVD enthusiasts to on-line DVD resources via the PowerDVD Desktop Portal Page.
6.3.1 Starting CyberLink PowerDVD
To start CyberLink PowerDVD, click the Windows Start button, point to Programs, and then CyberLink PowerDVD, and then click PowerDVD.
6.3.2 CyberLink PowerDVD User Interface

Main Display

Minimize Exit

Control Panel (closed)

Full Screen / CD/File Control Video Window Mode Wheel Functions

Help Eject

6. S/W REFERENCE PowerDVD

6.3 CyberLink PowerDVD

6.4 CyberLink VideoLive Mail
CyberLinks VideoLive Mail Plus Ver 3.0 (a.k.a. VLM 3) is a convenient and excellent way to create professional quality video mails from PC video/audio input devices and to send the mails to any recipients via VLM 3s built-in e-mail system through the Internet. VLM 3s mails comprise video, sound, or snapshot information; and thus may convey the most profound information to target audiences. It is very convenient for mail recipients who do not need to install additional software component in order to view VLM 3 mails. VLM 3 works as a very applicant sales tool. It efficiently delivers profound and live product information to your target customers without costing a fortune. VLM 3 also helps corporate managers easily give vivid speeches and broadcast through corporate E-mail system. For personal or home users, VLM 3 easily records live video clips allowing users to send them to friends or family members across the Internet. VLM 3 loads video messages from PC cameras, digital camcorders, analog camcorder via video capture cards, or from an existing AVI video clips, and captures audio messages from PC microphones. Video and audio messages are encoded at a very high compressed rate in a real-time mode. From data input, data conversion, to sending video mails via Internet, or saving data to disks, the whole procedure is done in an easy and continuous process. VLM 3s video clip compression rate is up to 1:900, and its playback rate is up to 30 frame per second. VLM 3 provides CIF (352 x 288 pixel) display resolution, and support true color configuration. A one-minute video mail with QCIF (176 x 144) resolution takes up less than 500KB of memory, making it easy to transmit and save mail. Users may always adjust resolution and recording parameters for different purpose. VLM 3 supports all the hardware devices that are compliant with Video for Windows standard. Video for Windows is a well-accepted and well-tested standard. Thus, users do not have to worry about compatibility issues.

System Disk

A system disk contains the core file of an operating system and is used to boot up the operating system.

UltraDMA

Ultra DMA/33 is a "synchronous DMA" protocol designed by Intel. This function is included into Intel's PIIX4 chipset. The traditional IDE transfer only uses one edge of the data stroke as the data transfer. Ultra DMA/33 uses both edges of data strobe when the data is transferred. Hence, the data transfer rate is double of the PIO mode 4 or DMA mode 2 (16.6MB/s x2 = 33MB/s) on ATA-2 devices. Ultra ATA/66, also known as Ultra DMA/66, is an extension of current Ultra ATA/33 interface. This high-speed interface has doubled the Ultra ATA/33 burst data transfer rate to 66.6 Mbytes/sec and maximized disk performance under current PCI local bus environment
USB (Universal Serial Bus)
A 4-pin serial cable bus that allows up to 127 plug and play computer peripherals such as keyboard, mouse, joystick, scanner, printer, modem, and monitor to share a bandwidth through a host scheduled token based protocol. This allows attaching or detaching while the host and other peripherals are in operation. Supports synchronous and asynchronous transfer types over the same set of wires up to 12Mbit/sec. USB 2.0 provides twice the transfer rate compared to USB 1.0 and competes with the 1394 standard.

Wake-On-LAN

Computer will automatically wake-up upon receiving a wake-up packet through a Network interface when it is under power softoff, suspend or sleep mode.

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KingstonValueRAMmemory512MBDIMM168PINSDRAM

FormFactor

Technology MemorySpeed DataIntegrityCheck CASLatency Features

Generic SDRAM

512MB DIMM168PIN

133MHz(PC133)

NonECC CL3

Unbuffered 3.3V Gold

SupplyVoltage LeadPlating

ManufacturerWarranty

Limitedlifetimewarranty(Germany,AustriaandFrance10years)

ExtendedSpecs

General
StorageCapacity UpgradeType

512MB Generic

Memory

DRAM SDRAM DIMM168PIN

Technology ModuleHeight(inch) MemorySpeed CASLatency

1.15 133MHz(PC133) CL3

DataIntegrityCheck RAMFeatures
NonECC Unbuffered 64x64 3.3V Gold
ModuleConfiguration SupplyVoltage LeadPlating

Expansion/Connectivity

CompatibleSlots

1xmemoryDIMM168PIN

Service&ampSupport
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