Asus A8N-VM-CSM A8N-VM CSM User's Manual for English Edition - Page 12

1.1 Welcome! Thank you for buying an ASUS® A8N-VM CSM motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it another standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the items in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessoy Application CD Documentation ASUS A8N-VM CSM motherboard 2 x Serial ATA signal cables 1 x Serial ATA power cable for two Serial ATA devices 1 x IEEE 1394 1-port module 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x IDE cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable I/O shield ASUS motherboard support CD User guide If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Latest processor technology The motherboard comes with a 939-pin surface mount, Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket that supports AMD Athlon™ 64/Athlon™ 64 FX/Athlon™ 64 X2 processors. With an integrated low-latency high-bandwidth memory controller and a highly-scalable HyperTransport™ technology-based system bus, the motherboard provides a powerful platform for your diverse computing needs, increased office productivity, and enhanced digital media experience. See page 1-9. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction