E854 A7V-VM Athlon® / Duron® MicroATX Motherboard Quick Start MANUAL
1. FEATURES 1. FEATURES Specifications 1.1 The A7V-VM Motherboard The A7V-VM motherboard is carefully designed for the demanding PC user who wants high-performance features in a small package. 1.1.1 Specifications • • • • • • • • • • • 2 AMD Athlon™/Duron™ Processor Support: Supports AMD Athlon™/ Duron™ processor designed for the AMD Athlon™/Duron™ Processor Module (462-pin Socket A).
1. FEATURES Onboard Audio: Hardware AC’97 V2.1 CODEC compliant, Crystal’s 3D sound circuitry, sample rate conversion from 7kHz to 48kHz. 1. FEATURES Specifications • 1.1.2 Performance • • • • • 100MHz / 100MHz and 133MHz / 133MHz Synchronous Host/DRAM Clock Support: CPU frequency can operate at 133MHz while system memory operates at 133MHz. Concurrent PCI: Concurrent PCI allows multiple PCI transfers from PCI master buses to memory to CPU.
2. HARDWARE SETUP 2.1 A7V-VM Motherboard Layout PS/2 T: Mouse B: Keyboard VGA VIA GAME_AUDIO DUCT_FAN VT8365A Line Out Chipset LCDTV Line In Realtek Fast Enternet Mic In DIMM Socket 2 (64/72-bit, 168-pin module) PARALLEL PORT COM1 PS_FAN DIMM Socket 1 (64/72-bit, 168-pin module) Socket A Top: T: USB1 RJ-45 B: USB2 2.
2. HARDWARE SETUP 2.2 Layout Contents Expansion Slots DIMM1, DIMM2 Socket A PCI1, PCI2, PCI3 AGP p. 8 168-Pin DIMM Memory Support p. 9 Central Processing Unit (CPU) p.10 32-bit PCI Bus Expansion Slots p.12 Accelerated Graphics Port 2.
2. HARDWARE SETUP 2.3 Hardware Setup Procedure Before using your computer, you must complete the following steps: • Check Motherboard Settings • Install Memory Modules • Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) • Install Expansion Cards • Connect Ribbon Cables, Panel Wires, and Power Supply 2. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings WARNING! Computer motherboards and expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips.
2. HARDWARE SETUP 2.4 System Memory (DIMM) 2. H/W SETUP System Memory NOTE: No hardware or BIOS setup is required after adding or removing memory. This motherboard uses only Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMMs). Sockets are available for 3.3Volt (power level) unbuffered Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory (SDRAM) of 16, 32, 64, 128MB, 256 or 512MB to form a memory size between 16MB and 1GB. One side (with memory chips) of the DIMM takes up one row on the motherboard.
2. HARDWARE SETUP 2.4.2 DIMM Memory Installation Insert the module(s) as shown. Because the number of pins are different on either side of the breaks, the module will only fit in the orientation shown. DIMM modules are longer and have different pin contact on each side and therefore have a higher pin density. SIMM modules have the same pin contact on both sides. 20 Pins 2. H/W SETUP System Memory 60 Pins A7V-VM 88 Pins A7V-VM 168-Pin DIMM Sockets Lock The DIMMs must be 3.
2. HARDWARE SETUP 2.5 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard provides a Socket 462 or Socket A for CPU installation. A fan and heatsink should be attached to the CPU to prevent overheating. Purchase and install a fan and heatsink before turning on the system. BLANK LEVER AMD™ Athlon A7V-VM 2. H/W SETUP CPU LOCK NOTCH A7V-VM Socket A 1. Locate the Socket 462 and open it by pulling the lever gently sideways away from the socket. Then lift the lever upwards.
2. HARDWARE SETUP 2.6 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. 2. H/W SETUP Expansion Cards 2.6.1 PCI 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.
2. HARDWARE SETUP The following table lists the default IRQ assignments for standard PC devices. Use this table when configuring your system and for resolving IRQ conflicts.
2. HARDWARE SETUP 2.6.3 Accelerated Graphics Port This motherboard provides an Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot to support a new generation of graphics cards with ultra-high memory bandwidth, such as an 3D graphics accelerator. CAUTION! To avoid damaging your graphics card, it is highly recommended that you turn off your computer’s power supply before inserting your graphics card into the slot. 2.
2. HARDWARE SETUP 2.7 External Connectors WARNING! Some pins are used for connectors or power sources. These are clearly distinguished from jumpers in the Motherboard Layout. Placing jumper caps over these connector pins will cause damage to your motherboard. 2. H/W SETUP Connectors IMPORTANT: Ribbon cables should always be connected with the red stripe to Pin 1 on the connectors.
2. HARDWARE SETUP 3) Fast-Ethernet Port Connector (USBLAN) The RJ-45 connector is located on top of the USB connectors. The connector allows the motherboard to connect to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. RJ-45 2. H/W SETUP Connectors 4) Universal Serial BUS Ports 0 & 1 (Two 4-pin USBLAN) Two USB ports are available for connecting USB devices.
2. HARDWARE SETUP 2. H/W SETUP Connectors 6) Serial Port Connectors (9-pin COM1 One serial port is ready for a mouse or other serial devices. A second serial port is available using a serial port bracket connected from the motherboard to an expansion slot opening. COM 1 Serial Port (9-pin male) COM2 PIN 1 A7V-VM A7V-VM Serial COM2 Bracket 7) Game/MIDI Connector (15-pin GAME_AUDIO) You may connect game joysticks or game pads to this connector for playing games.
2. HARDWARE SETUP 8) Audio Port Connectors (Three 1/8” GAME_AUDIO) Line Out can be connected to headphones or preferably powered speakers. Line In allows tape players or other audio sources to be recorded by your computer or played through the Line Out. Mic allows microphones to be connected for inputting voice. 2. H/W SETUP Connectors Line Out Line In Mic 1/8" Stereo Audio Connectors 9) Monitor Output Connector (Blue 15-pin VGA) This connector is foroutput to a VGA-compatible device.
2. HARDWARE SETUP 2. H/W SETUP Connectors 10) Primary (Blue) / Secondary IDE Connectors (40-1pin PRIMARY/SECONDARY IDE) These connectors support the provided UltraDMA/66 IDE hard disk ribbon cable. Connect the cable’s blue connector to the motherboard’s primary (recommended) or secondary IDE connector, and then connect the gray connector to your UltraDMA/66 slave device (hard disk drive) and the black connector to your UltraDMA/66 master device.
2. HARDWARE SETUP 11) Power Supply, CPU, and Chassis Fan Connectors (3-pin PS_FAN, CPU_FAN, DUCT_FAN) These connectors support cooling fans of 350mA (4.2 Watts) or less. Orientate the fans so that the heat sink fins allow airflow to go across the onboard heat sink(s) instead of the expansion slots. Depending on the fan manufacturer, the wiring and plug may be different. The red wire should be positive, while the black should be ground.
2. HARDWARE SETUP 13) USB Header (12-2 pin HP_USB) If the USB Ports on the back panels are inadequate, connect an optional USB connector set to this header and mount it to an open slot on your chassis. 2 12 1 11 2. H/W SETUP Connectors GND USB Power USBP– USBP+ GND HP-USB GND USB Power USBP– USBP+ GND A7V-VM A7V-VM USB Port 14) Internal Audio Connectors (4-pin CD, AUX, MODEM) These connectors allow you to receive stereo audio input from such sound sources as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card.
2. HARDWARE SETUP 15) 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. 2.
2. HARDWARE SETUP 2. H/W SETUP Connectors 17) System Message LED Lead (2-pin MLED) This indicates whether a message has been received from a fax/modem. The LED will remain lit when there is no signal and blink when there is data received. This function requires an ACPI OS and driver support.
