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    M2N-VM HDMI Motherboard
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    express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL
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    this guide viii M2N-VM HDMI specifications summary x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-5 1.4 Before you proceed 1-6 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-7 1.5.1 Motherboard
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    utility 2-5 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-7 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility 2-9 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-12 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-13 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-13 2.2.3 Navigation Keys 2-14 2.2.4 Menu items 2-14 2.2.5 Sub-menu items 2-14 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-14 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-14
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    2-40 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-40 2.8 Exit menu 2-41 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 Make Disk menu 3-6 3.2.5 Manual menu 3-7 3.2.6 ASUS Contact
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    with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules and used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one
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    qualified service technician or your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals stable surface. • If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. The symbol of
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    BIOS parameters are also provided. • Chapter 3: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the support CD / DVD that comes with the motherboard package. Where to find more information Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS
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    the following symbols used throughout this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete
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    M2N-VM HDMI specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Graphics Storage High Definition Audio LAN USB Support AMD socket modules * Only AM2+ supports DDR2 1066. 1 x PCI Express™ x16 slot 1 x PCI Express™ x1 slot 2 x PCI slots Integrated Nvidia® GeForce® 7 Series Shader
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    M2N-VM HDMI specifications summary BIOS features Manageability ASUS Overclocking Features ASUS Special Features Rear panel I/O Internal I/O connectors Support CD contents Accessories Form Factor 8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.5 WfM2.0, DMI2.0, WOR by Ring, PME Wake Up
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    xii
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    This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction
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    the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application CD Documentation ASUS M2N-VM HDMI motherboard 2 x Serial ATA signal cables 1 x 2-port Serial ATA power cable 1 x Ultra DMA 133 / 100 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable I/O shield ASUS motherboard support CD User guide If any of the
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    . See page 1-13 for details. DDR2 1066 is for AM2+ only. Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology The motherboard supports SATA hard drives based on the new SATA 3Gb/s storage specification. It allows RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, and JBOD configurations for four SATA connectors. ASUS M2N-VM HDMI 1-
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    Express features point‑to­‑point serial interconnections between devices and allows higher clockspeeds by carrying data in packets. This high speed interface is software compatible with existing PCI specifications. See page 1-20 for details. High Definition Audio Enjoy high-end sound quality on your
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    . See page 2-35 for details. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to restore corrupted BIOS data from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. See page 2-7 for details. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. Simply press the predefined hotkey
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    This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. R M2N-VM HDMI SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction
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    1.5 Motherboard overview 1.5.1 Motherboard layout ASUS M2N-VM HDMI 1-
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    image below. 1.5.3 Screw holes Place six (6) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. R Place this side towards the rear of the chassis M2N-VM HDMI 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction
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    a CPU. 1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. M2N-VM HDMI 2. Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to a 90°-100° angle. Socket lever R Ensure that the socket lever is lifted up to 90°-100° angle, otherwise the CPU does not fit in completely. ASUS M2N-VM HDMI 1-
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    to indicate that it is locked. 6. Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that came with the heatsink package. 7. Connect the CPU fan cable to the CPU_FAN connector on the motherboard. R M2N-VM HDMI Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can
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    Base Retention bracket Retention bracket lock Your boxed CPU heatsink and fan assembly should come with installation instructions for the CPU, heatsink, and the retention mechanism. If the instructions in this section do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. ASUS M2N-VM HDMI 1-11
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    2. Attach one end of the retention bracket to the retention module base. 3. Align the other end of the retention bracket (near the retention bracket lock) to the retention module base. A clicking sound denotes that the retention bracket is in place. Ensure that the fan and heatsink assembly
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    1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. A DIMM_A1 - Populated Populated Populated Sockets DIMM_B1 Populated - Populated Populated DIMM_A2 - - - Populated DIMM_B2 - - - Populated ASUS M2N-VM HDMI 1-13
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    than the total size of physical memory installed. The motherboard can support 8 GB physical memory on the operating system listed below. You may install a maximum of 2 GB DIMMs on each slot. 64-bit Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition Windows® Vista x64 Edition 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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    Qimonda Corsair Hynix Apacer ADATA VDATA PSC SS/ Part No. DS DIMM support A* B* C* SS V59C1512804QBF25S0054707PEBPA SS Heat-Sink Package DS Heat-Sink Package SS A3R12E3JFF717B9A00 PSC DS A3R12E3GEF637BLC5N Nanya SS NT5TU64M8AE-3C DIMM support A* B* C ASUS M2N-VM HDMI 1-15
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    or the black slots as one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. • C*: Supports four modules inserted into both the yellow slots and the black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2-667/800/1066MHz QVL. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product
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    to do so may cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Unlock a DIMM socket by Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with extra force. 2. Remove the DIMM from the socket. ASUS M2N-VM HDMI
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    support. Ensure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard system unit cover (if your motherboard is already installed in a chassis BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 2 for information on BIOS setup
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    - - - shared - - - shared - - When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. ASUS M2N-VM HDMI 1-19
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    1.8.3 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. The figure shows a LAN card installed on a PCI slot. 1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards
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    ! M2N-VM HDMI You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking. For system failure due to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Shut down and reboot the system so the BIOS can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. R ASUS M2N-VM
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    the computer from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. Set to +5VSB to wake up you can connect to additional USB ports. M2N-VM HDMI M2N-VM HDMI USB Device Wake Up • The USB device wake-up feature requires a power supply that
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    setting in the BIOS. M2N-VM HDMI R R 4. HDJ1 Setting This jumper allows you to switch between the HDMI and the DVI features. Set this jumper to pins 1-2 (HDMI) to enable the HDMI feature. Set this jumper to pins 2-3 to enable the DVI feature. M2N-VM HDMI M2N-VM HDMI HDJ1 Setting HDJ1
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    VGA-compatible devices. 3. LAN (RJ-45) port. Supported by Marvell Gigabit LAN controller, this port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through In port (light blue). This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources. 7. Line Out port (lime). This port connects
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    of the CPU/Memory, DVD player, and drivers will affect the playback quality. Using the CPU/Memory of higher speed and bandwidth with the higher-version DVD player and drivers will upgrade the playback quality. 14. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). This port is for a PS/2 keyboard. ASUS M2N-VM HDMI 1-25
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    floppy disk drive. Pin 5 on the connector is removed to prevent incorrect cable connection when using an FDD cable with a covered Pin 5. R M2N-VM HDMI FLOPPY PIN1 NOTE: Orient the red markings on the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1. 2. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) This connector is
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    insertion when you connect the IDE cable. • Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for Ultra DMA 133/100/66 IDE devices. If any device jumper is set as "Cable-Select," ensure that all other device jumpers have the same setting. R PRI_IDE M2N-VM HDMI M2N-VM HDMI IDE Connector ASUS M2N-VM HDMI 1-27
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    and JBOD configuration through the onboard controller. R M2N-VM HDMI Install the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 before using Serial ATA. • For detailed instructions on how to configure RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10, and JBOD, refer to the RAID manual in the support CD. • If you intend to create
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    motherboard components. These are not jumpers! DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan connectors. Only CPU Fan supports Q-Fan. M2N-VM HDMI M2N-VM HDMI FAN Connectors 6. Digital audio at the back of the system chassis. M2N-VM HDMI R The S/PDIF module is purchased separately. ASUS M2N-VM HDMI 1-29
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    with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. M2N-VM HDMI 1 1 1 Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. 8. Optical drive audio in connector (4-pin CD) These connectors allow
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    that supports either High Definition Audio or AC`97 audio standard. Connect one end of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this connector. M2N-VM HDMI • We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard high-definition audio
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    . R M2N-VM HDMI K • We recommend that you use an ATX 12 V Specification 2.0‑compliant power output when configuring a system with more power-consuming devices. The system may become unstable or may not Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus.com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator. aspx?
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    12. LPT connector The LPT (Line Printing Terminal) connector supports devices such as a printer. LPT standardizes as IEEE 1284, which is the parallel port interface on IBM PC-compatible computers. M2N-VM HDMI 1 R ASUS M2N-VM HDMI 1-33
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    panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. M2N-VM HDMI • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This system ON or puts the system in SLEEP or SOFT-OFF mode depending on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is
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    This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. 2 BIOS setup
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    CD during POST. 2. ASUS AFUDOS: Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable floppy disk. 3. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk, USB flash disk or the motherboard support CD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. 4. ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in Windows
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    to display the Format 3 1/2 Floppy dialog box . d. Select the Create an MS-DOS startup disk check box. e. Click Start. 2. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk. ASUS M2N-VM HDMI 2-
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    To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2: 1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. Save the BIOS file EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.06 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: M2N-VM HDMI VER: 0106 DATE: 09/19/07 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown
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    /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.29(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. Reading flash ..... done Write to file...... ok A:\> The utility returns to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file. ASUS M2N-VM HDMI 2-
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    (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Save the BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk. Write the BIOS filename on a piece of paper. You need to type the exact BIOS filename at the DOS prompt. 2. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to the
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    ... Checking for floppy... Floppy found! Reading file "M2NHDMI.ROM". Completed. Start flashing... DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so can cause system boot failure! 4. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. ASUS M2N-VM HDMI 2-
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    for CD-ROM... CD-ROM found! Reading file "M2NHDMI.ROM". Completed. Start flashing... 4. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for this motherboard. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS
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    optical drive. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. See page 3-4 for the Utilities screen menu. 3. The ASUS Update utility is copied to your system. Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using this utility. ASUS M2N-VM HDMI 2-
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    through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from 3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest the Internet
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    ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. Locate the BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open. 4. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. ASUS M2N-VM HDMI
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    setup program This motherboard supports a programmable Low-Pin Count (LPC) chip that you can update using the provided utility described in section "2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS." Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your system, or prompted to"Run
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    key on the keyboard until the desired item is highlighted. • The BIOS setup screens shown in this chapter are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS information. ASUS M2N-VM HDMI 2-13
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    menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. user‑configurable, you can change the value that is not user-configurable. A window." 2.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display a pop-up window screen. Advanced Chipset settings WARNING: Setting Pop-up window Select Screen
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    screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic system information. Refer to section "2.2.1 BIOS menu screen" for information on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them ] [720K , 3.5 in.] [1.44M, 3.5 in.] [360K, 5.25 pin] [1.2M 5.25 pin] [2.88M, 3.5 pin] ASUS M2N-VM HDMI 2-15
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    Enter> if you wish to configure the item. IDE Configuration Onboard IDE Controller Serial-ATA Devices SATA Mode select [Enabled] [Enabled] [SATA Mode] Disabled: disables the integrated IDE Controller Master/Slave Channel. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2-16 Chapter 2: BIOS setup
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    set to Auto, the data transfer from and to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time if the device supports multi-sector transfer feature. When set to [Disabled], the data transfer from and to the device occurs one sector at a time. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS M2N-VM HDMI 2-17
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    utility is installed. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-18 Chapter 2: BIOS setup
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    if the device supports multi-sector transfer feature. When set to [Disabled], the data transfer from and to the device occurs one sector at a time. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] ASUS M2N-VM HDMI 2-19
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    /19/07 Processor Type : AMD Sempron(tm) Processor 3200+ Speed Count : 1800MHz : 1 System Memory Usable Size : 384MB AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory 2-20 Chapter
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    overclocking parameters automatically. [MANUAL] - allows you to individually set overclocking parameters. [Standard] - loads the standard settings for the system. [Overclock Profile] - loads overclocking profiles with optimal parameters for stability when overclocking. ASUS M2N-VM HDMI
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    appears only when the AI Overclocking item is set to [MANUAL]. CPU Frequency (MHz) [200.0] Displays the frequency sent by the clock generator to the system bus and PCI bus. The value of this item is auto-detected by the BIOS. Use the < > and < > keys to adjust the CPU frequency. Refer to the table
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    CPU Configuration CPU : 0x62 GART Error Reporting Microcode Updation Service Virtual Machine Mode Cool'n'Quiet [ driver developer may enable it for testing purpose. GART Error Reporting [Disabled] This option should remain disabled for the normal operation. The driver ASUS M2N-VM HDMI 2-23
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    AMD Overlooking Configuration Processor Frequency Multiplier [Auto] Processor Voltage [Auto] Configure CPU Frequence. Processor Frequency Multiplier [Auto] Allows you to select Processor frequency. mode. Configuration options: [1.400V] [1.375V] [1.350V] [Auto] 2-24 Chapter 2: BIOS setup
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    Memory Options & Information NorthBridge Configuration NorthBridge Chipset Configuration Memory Configuration DRAM Configuration ECC Configuration Memory Interleaving [Auto] Allows you to enable the channel memory interleaving. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS M2N-VM HDMI 2-25
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    power down mode. Configuration options: [Channel] [Chip Select] DRAM Timing Configuration DRAM Timing Configuration Memory Clock Mode DRAM Timing Mode [Auto] [Auto] Options Auto Limit Manual Memory Clock Mode[Auto] Allows you to set the memoery clock mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Limit
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    memory errors automatically. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Basic] [Good] [Super] [Max] [User] DRAM ECC Enable [Disabled] Enables or disables the DRAM ECC. Configuration options: [Disabled] [5.12us] [10.2us] [20.5us] [41.0us] [81.9us] [163.8us] [327.7us] [655.4us] ASUS M2N-VM HDMI 2-27
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    chipset Configuration Primary Graphics Adapter iGPU Frame Buffer Detect iGPU Frame Buffer Size AZALIA AUDIO Front Panel Select OnBoard LAN OnBoard LAN Boot ROM SouthBridge ACPI HPET TABLE [PCIE-> PCI -> IGP] [Auto] [128MB] [Inernal codec + E] [HD Audio] [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Display Device
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    Onboard Devices Configuration Configure ITE8712 Super IO Chipset Serial Port1 Address Parallel Port Address Parallel Port Mode Parallel Port IRQ [3F8/IRQ4] [378] [Normal] [IRQ7] Allows BIOS to ] [ECP] [EPP+ECP] Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7] Configuration options: [IRQ5] [IRQ7] ASUS M2N-VM HDMI 2-29
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    to IRQ-11 assigned to IRQ-14 assigned to IRQ-15 assigned to [PCI Device] [PCI Device] [PCI Device] [PCI Device] [PCI Device] [PCI Device] [PCI Device] [PCI Device] [PCI Device] No: lets the BIOS configure all the devices in the system. Yes: lets the operating system configure Plug and Play (PnP
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    USB hard drives. Setting to Auto allows the system to detect the presence of USB devices at startup. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is enabled. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] ASUS M2N-VM HDMI 2-31
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    EHCI Hand-Off [Enabled] Allows you to configure the BIOS EHCI Hand-Off. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB Mass Storage Device Configuration USB Mass Storage Device Configuration USB Mass Storage Reset Delay Device #1 Emulation Type Netac [20 Sec] [Auto] Number of seconds POST
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    S1 state. When signaled by a wake-up device or event, the system resumes to its working support in the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). When set to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the RSDT pointer list. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M2N-VM HDMI
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    [Power Off] [Power On] Power On By PCI Devices (-E) [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to turn on the system through a PCI LAN or modem card. This feature requires an ATX power supply with set values. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-34 Chapter 2: BIOS setup
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    motherboard and CPU temperatures. Select Ignored if you do not wish to display the detected temperatures. CPU chassis, the specific field shows ASUS Q-Fan feature that smartly adjusts the fan speeds for more efficient system operation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M2N-VM HDMI
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    sequence. A virtual floopy disk drive (Floppy Drive B:) may appear when you set the CD-ROM drive as the first boot device. 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority Boot Device Priority 1st Boot Device 2nd Boot Device 3rd Boot Device [1st FLOPPY DRIVE] [SATA:3M-ST380011AS] [CDROM:PS-PIONEER D] 1st ~ xxth Boot
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    PS/2 Mouse Support Wait For 'F1' If Error Hit 'DEL' Message Display Interrupt 19 Capture [Enabled] [Enabled] [Force BIOS] [On] [Auto] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Allows BIOS to skip certain Press DEL to run Setup" during POST. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M2N-VM HDMI 2-37
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    the supervisor password, follow the same steps as in setting a user password. To clear the supervisor password, select the Change Supervisor press . The message "Password Uninstalled" appears. If you forget your BIOS password, you can clear clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock
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    clear the user password. Password Check [Setup] When set to [Setup], BIOS checks for user password when accessing the Setup utility. When set to [Always], BIOS checks for user password both when accessing Setup and booting the system. Configuration options: [Setup] [Always] ASUS M2N-VM HDMI 2-39
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    the utility to select and update BIOS. This utility doesn't support: 1. NTFS format ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. When you ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.06 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: M2N-VM HDMI VER: 0106 DATE: 09/19/07 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown
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    other than System Date, System Time, and Password, the BIOS asks for a confirmation before exiting. Discard Changes This option window appears. Select OK to load default values. Select Exit & Save Changes or make other changes before saving the values to the non-volatile RAM. ASUS M2N-VM HDMI
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    2-42 Chapter 2: BIOS setup
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    This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. 3 Software support
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    want to use Windows 2000 OS on this motherboard, download the older version driver package from the ASUS website: http://support.asus.com/download/download.aspx?Language=enus&model=M2N-VM%20HDMI&type=drivers. 3.2 Support CD information The support CD that came with the motherboard package contai ns
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    the Nvidia chipset program driver. Realtek Audio Driver Installs the Realtek® ALC883 audio driver and application. Nvidia HDMI Driver Program Installs the Nvidia HDMI driver program. The screen display and driver options may vary depending on the operating system version. ASUS M2N-VM HDMI 3-
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    detected problems. This utility helps you keep your computer in healthy operating condition. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in a Windows® environment. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider
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    .com) for updates. Symantec Norton Internet Security The anti-virus application detects and protects your computer from viruses that destroys data. WinDVD Copy5 Trial Installs the WinDVD Copy5 Trial version. Corel Snapfire Plus SE Installs the Corel Snapfire Plus SE software. ASUS M2N-VM HDMI 3-
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    RAID Driver disk for Windows® 64-bit XP OS. NVIDIA 32bit Vista AHCI Driver Allows you to create the NVIDIA AHCI Driver disk for Windows® 32-bit Vista OS. NVIDIA 64bit Vista AHCI Driver Allows you to create the NVIDIA AHCI Driver disk for Windows® 64-bit Vista OS. 3- Chapter 3: Software support
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    (PDF). Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a user manual file. 3.2.6 ASUS Contact information Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide. ASUS M2N-VM HDMI 3-
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    screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the support CD. Click an icon to display the specified information. Motherboard Info Displays the general specifications of the motherboard. Browse this CD Displays the support CD contents in graphical format. 3- Chapter
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    Technical support Form Displays the ASUS Technical Support Request Form that you have to fill out when requesting technical support. Filelist Displays the contents of the support CD and a brief description of each in text format. ASUS M2N-VM HDMI 3-
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