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    Motherboard M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 1 12/27/07 4:37:23 PM
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    ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). Product warranty or service will not be extended manual may or may not be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are used only for identification or explanation and to the owners' benefit, without intent to infringe. ii E3608_M2N-VM-DVI
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    this guide viii M2N-VM DVI 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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    SATA 1-4 2-19 2.3.7 System Information 2-20 2.4 Advanced menu 2-21 2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration 2-21 2.4.2 CPU Configuration 2-23 2.4.3 Chipset 2-25 2.4.4 Onboard Device Configuration 2-31 2.4.5 PCIPnP 2-32 2.4.6 USB Configuration 2-33 iv E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 4 12/27/07 4:37:25 PM
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    Installing an operating system 3-2 3.2 Support CD information 3-2 3.2.1 Running the support CD 3-3 3.2.2 Drivers menu 3-4 3.2.3 Utilities menu 3-5 3.2.4 Make Disk menu 3-7 3.2.5 Manual menu 3-8 3.2.6 ASUS Contact information 3-9 3.2.7 Other information 3-9 E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 5  12/27
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    radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. vi E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 6 12/27/07 4:37:29 PM
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    service technician or your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals • If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. The VM-DVI.indb 7 vii 12/27/07 4:37:30 PM
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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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    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 command line: format A:/S E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 9 ix 12/27/07 4:37:32 PM
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    M2N-VM DVI specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Graphics Storage High Definition Audio LAN USB Manageability Special features Support AMD socket AM2 for AMD Athlon™ 64FX/ Athlon™ 64 X2/Athlon™ 64/Sempron/AM2+ processors AMD64 architecture enables simultaneous 32-
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    M2N-VM DVI specifications summary BIOS features Rear panel I/O Internal I/O connectors Support CD contents Accessary Form Factor 8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.4 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x VGA Out port 1 x DVI port 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2
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    This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 1 12/27/07 4:37:34 PM
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    for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application CD Documentation ASUS M2N-VM DVI motherboard 1 x Serial ATA signal cable 1 x Serial ATA power cable 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable I/O shield ASUS motherboard support CD User guide If any of the above
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    DDR2 1066 memory provides great performance for 3D graphics and other memory demanding applications on next generation memory technology. See page 1-13 for details. Only AM2+ supports DDR2 1066. ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 3 1- 12/27/07 4:37:40 PM
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    page 1-20 for details. Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology The motherboard supports next-generation SATA hard drives based on the new SATA 3Gb/s storage specification. It allows RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10. Gigabit LAN solution Gigabit LAN is the networking standard for the early future and is ideal for
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    on the use of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). This is in line with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products and packaging to safeguard consumers' health while minimizing the impact on the environment. ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 5 1- 12/27/07 4:37:44 PM
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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. M2N-VM DVI R 1- E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 1 Chapter 1: Product introduction 12/27/07 4:37:47 PM
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    1.5 Motherboard overview 1.5.1 Motherboard layout CD R Lithium Cell CLRTC ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 2 1- 12/27/07 4:37:48 PM
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    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. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis M2N-VM DVI R 1- E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 3 Chapter 1: Product introduction 12/27/07 4:37:50 PM
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    the CPU socket on the motherboard. M2N-VM DVI R 2. Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to a 90°-100° angle. Socket lever Make sure that the socket lever is lifted up to 90°-100° angle, otherwise the CPU does not fit in completely. ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb
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    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. M2N-VM DVI R Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur
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    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 DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 6 1-11 12/27
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    bracket in place. 4. Push down the retention bracket lock on the retention mechanism to secure the heatsink and fan to the module base. 1-12 E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 7 Chapter 1: Product introduction 12/27/07 4:38:16 PM
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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) Populated Sockets DIMM_B1 Populated - Populated Populated DIMM_A2 - - - Populated DIMM_B2 - - - Populated ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 8 1-13 12/27/07 4:38:21 PM
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    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 E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 9 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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    SS KKEA88B4LAUG-29DX Apacer DS AM4B5708MIJS7E0627B Elpida SS E5108AE-6E-E VDATA DS VD29608A8A-3EG20641 PSC SS A3R12E3JFF717B9A00 PSC DS A3R12E3GEF637BLC5N Nanya SS NT5TU64M8AE-3C DIMM support A* B* C* ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 10 1-15 12/27/07 4:38:23 PM
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    of Dual-channel memory configuration. • C*: Supports 4 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 DIMM modules for this motherboard. 1-16 E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 11 Chapter 1: Product
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    so may cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Unlock a DIMM 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 DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI
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    that they support. Make sure unit cover (if your motherboard is already installed in BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 2 for information on BIOS setup. 2. Assign an IRQ to the card. Refer to the tables on the next page. 3. Install the software drivers for the expansion card. 1-18 E3608_M2N-VM-DVI
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    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 DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 14 1-19 12/27/07 4:38:29
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    figure shows a network card installed on the PCI Express x1 slot. 1.8.6 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard has supports PCI Express x16 graphic cards that comply with PCI Express specifications. The figure shows a graphics card installed on the PCI Express x16 slot. 1-20 E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb
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    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. ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 2 1-21 12/27/07 4:38:37 PM
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    Set these jumpers to +5V to wake up the computer from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. a corresponding setting in the BIOS. M2N-VM DVI R 1-22 E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 3 Chapter 1: Product introduction 12/27/07 4:38:39 PM
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    a network hub. LAN port LED indications Activity/Link LED Status Description OFF No link ORANGE Linked BLINKING Data activity Speed LED Status Description OFF 10 Mbps connection ORANGE 100 Mbps connection GREEN 1 Gbps connection ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port ASUS M2N-VM DVI
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    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. 10. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). This port is for a PS/2 keyboard. 1-24 E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 5 Chapter 1: Product introduction 12/27
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    labeled "Chassis Signal" and "Ground" are shorted with a jumper cap. Remove the jumper caps only when you intend to use the chassis intrusion detection feature. ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 6 1-25 12/27/07 4:38:46 PM
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    100/66 signal cable: blue, black, and gray. Connect the blue connector to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of the following modes to configure your device(s). Drive jumpers have the same setting. 1-26 E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 7 Chapter 1: Product introduction 12/27/07 4:38:47 PM
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    instructions on how to configure RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, and JBOD, refer to the RAID manual in the support CD. • If you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set the SATA Mode select item in the BIOS to [RAID Mode]. See the page 2-16 for details. ASUS M2N-VM DVI
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    the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan connectors. Only CPU Fan supports Q-Fan. M2N-VM DVI R 6. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is for an additional Sony
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    will damage the motherboard! The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. 8. Optical drive audio in connector (4-pin CD) These connectors allow you to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card. M2N-VM DVI R ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 10 1-29
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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 DVI R • We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard high-definition
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    Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus.com/PowerSupplyCalculator/ PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for details. • You must install a PSU with a higher power rating if you intend to install additional devices. ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 12 1-31 12/27/07 4:39
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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 DVI R 1 1-32 E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 13 Chapter 1: Product introduction 12/27/07 4:39:06 PM
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    on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF. • Reset button This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off the system power. ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 14
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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 E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 1 12/27/07 4:39:09 PM
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    on these utilities. Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2- E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 2 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 12/27/07 4:39:11 PM
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    then select Format. A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears. e. Windows® XP users: Select Create an MS-DOS startup disk from the format options field, then the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk. ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 3 2- 12/27/07 4:39:11 PM
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    reboots the system when done. • This function can support devices such as USB flash disk, or floppy disk with FAT 32/16 format only. • Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 2- E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 4 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 12/27/07 4:39:14 PM
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    AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(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 DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb
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    Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: 1. Visit the ASUS website (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
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    Floppy found! Reading file "M2NVMDVI.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 DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 7 2- 12/27/07
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    file "M2NVMDVI.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 file. 2- E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb
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    The Drivers menu appears. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. See page 3-5 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 DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb
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    ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from 3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest the Internet option from the you to avoid network traffic, or drop‑down menu, then click Next. click Auto Select. Click Next. 2-10 E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 10 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 12
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    . 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 DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 11
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    Exit Menu." • The BIOS setup screens shown in this section 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 file for this motherboard. 2-12 E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 1 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 12/27
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    (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS information. 2.2.3 Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of a menu screen are the navigation keys for that particular menu. Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu and change the settings. ASUS M2N-VM DVI 2-13 E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb
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    Page Up> / keys to display the other items on the screen. Advanced Chipset settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in the sections below may cause system to malfunction. Configure description of the selected item. 2-14 E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 3 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 12/27/07 4:39:37 PM
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    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 installed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [720K , 3.5 in.] [1.44M, 3.5 in.] ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 4 2-15 12/27/07 4:39:38 PM
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    SATA Mode. Configuration options: [SATA Mode] [RAID Mode] The following items appears only when the SATA Mode select item is set to [RAID Mode]. SATA Primary Master/Slave Channel [Disabled] options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2-16 E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 5 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 12/27/07 4:39:41 PM
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    device connected to the system The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the 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 DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI
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    , and Reporting Technology. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-18 E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 7 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 12/27/07 4:39:42 PM
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    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 DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI
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    Processor 3800+ : 1800MHz : 2 System Memory Usable Size: 256MB 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 E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 9 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 12/27/07 4:39:44 PM
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    CPU Configuration Chipset 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 DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI
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    ] Allows you to select the Chipset Voltage mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [1.2V] [1.3V] Memory Voltage [Auto] Allows you to select the Memory Voltage mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [1.850V] [1.900V] [1.950V] [2.000V] 2-22 E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 11 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 12/27/07 4:39:48
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    CPU Configuration CPU Disabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Service Virtual Machine 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 DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 12 2-23 12/27/
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    Configuration Processor Frequency Multiplier [Auto] Processor Voltage [Auto] Configure CPU Frequence. Processor Frequency Multiplier [Auto] Allows you to select Processor options: [1.400V] [1.375V] [1.350V] [Auto] 2-24 E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 13 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 12/27/07 4:39:50 PM
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    an item then press to display the sub-menu. Advanced Chipset Setting WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to Controller Memory Configuration ECC Configuration Power Down Control [Auto] ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 14 2-25 12/27/07 4:39:51 PM
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    If Limit, the DRAM spe will not exceed the specific value. If Manual, the DRAM specified will be programmed regardless. Memclock Mode [Auto] Sets the memory the TRAS mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [5 CLK] [6 CLK] ~ [18 CLK] 2-26 E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 15 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 12/27/07 4:39:53 PM
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    Timing Mode [Auto] Sets the MCT Timing Mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] Bank Interleaving [Auto] Allows you to enable the bank memory interleaving. Configuration options hole. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 16 2-27 12/27/07 4:39:53 PM
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    ] Allows DIMMs to enter power down mode by deasserting the clock enable signal when DIMMs are not in use. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] 2-28 Chapter 2: BIOS setup E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 17 12/27/07 4:39:55 PM
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    you to enable or disable the OnBoard LAN Boot ROM. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] SouthBridge ACPI HPET TABLE [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable SouthBridge ACPI HPET TABLE. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 18 2-29 12/27/07 4:39
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    set the MCP55(SB) to K8(CPU) Freq Auto to Disabled. Configuration options: [200 MHz] [400 MHz] [800 MHz] [1000 MHz]. SB to K8(CPU) LinkWidth [16 Sets the Hyper Transport width. Configuration options: [4 4 ] [8 16 ] 8 ] [16 16 ] 2-30 E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 19 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 12/27/07 4:40
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    Super IO Chipset Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Parallel Port Address [378] Parallel Port Mode [Normal] Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7] Allows BIOS to select [EPP+ECP] Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7] Configuration options: [IRQ5] [IRQ7] ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 20 2-31 12/27/07 4:40:01 PM
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    IRQ-14 assigned to [PCI Device] IRQ-15 assigned to [PCI Device] No: lets the BIOS configure all the devices in the system. Yes: lets the operating system configure Plug and Play (PnP options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-32 Chapter 2: BIOS setup E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 21 12/27/07 4:40:03 PM
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    USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] Legacy USB Support [Auto] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] BIOS EHCI Hand-Off [Enabled] USB Mass detected, the legacy USB support is disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 22 2-33 12/27/07 4:40
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    (12 Mbps). Configuration options: [Full Speed] [HiSpeed] BIOS EHCI Hand-Off [Enabled] Allows you to configure the BIOS EHCI Hand-Off. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] [Floopy] [Forced FDD] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] 2-34 E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 23 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 12/27/07 4:40:05 PM
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    Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 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 DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 24 2-35 12/27/07
  • Asus M2N-VM | User Guide - Page 82
    ] 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 that provides at least 1A on the Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-36 E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 25 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 12/27/07 4:40:07 PM
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    the motherboard and CPU temperatures. Select Ignored if you do not wish to display the detected temperatures. CPU Fan Speed the ASUS Q-Fan feature that smartly adjusts the fan speeds for more efficient system operation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.
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    .of devices installed in the system. +- Change Option F1 General Help Configuration options: [xxth Drive] [USB] [Disabled] F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit 2-38 Chapter 2: BIOS setup E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 27 12/27/07 4:40:10 PM
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    Full Screen Logo [Enabled] AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Bootup Num-Lock [On] PS/2 Mouse Support [Auto] Wait For 'F1' If Error [Enabled] Hit to run Setup" during POST. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M2N-VM DVI 2-39 E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 28 12/27/07 4:40:11 PM
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    Supervisor Password then press . The message "Password Uninstalled" appears. If you forget your BIOS password, you can clear clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM you to change other security settings. 2-40 E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 29 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 12/27/07 4:40:12 PM
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    [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 DVI 2-41 E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 30 12/27/07 4:40
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    49LF008 FWH Current ROM BOARD: M2N-VM VER: 0107 [0101] DATE: 12/21/06 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [ESC] Exit [Up/Down/Home/End] Move 2-42 E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 31 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 12/27/07 4:40
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    If you made changes to fields other than System Date, System Time, and Password, the BIOS asks for a confirmation before exiting. Discard Changes This option allows you to discard the saving the values to the non-volatile RAM. ASUS M2N-VM DVI 2-43 E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 32 12/27/07 4:40:17 PM
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    2-44 E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 33 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 12/27/07 4:40:18 PM
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    This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. 3 Software support E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 1 12/27/07 4:40:20 PM
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    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%20DVI&type=drivers. 3.2 Support CD information The support CD that came with the motherboard package contains the
  • Asus M2N-VM | User Guide - Page 93
    to display support CD/motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support CD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the CD. ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 3 3- 12
  • Asus M2N-VM | User Guide - Page 94
    Program Installs the Nvidia chipset program driver. Realtek Audio Driver Installs the Realtek® ALC662 audio driver and application. The screen display and drivers option may not be the same for different operating system versions. 3- E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 4 Chapter 3: Software support 12/27/07
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    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 (ISP). ASUS Cool 'n' Quiet Utility This item installs the ASUS Cool 'n' Quiet utility. ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 5 3- 12
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    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. 3- E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 6 Chapter 3: Software support 12/27/07 4:40:26 PM
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    you to create an NVIDIA 64bit XP AHCI Driver disk. NVIDIA 32bit Vista AHCI Driver Allows you to ceate an NVIDIA 32bit Vista AHCI Driver disk. NVIDIA 64bit Vista AHCI Driver Allows you to create an NVIDIA 64bit Vista AHCI Driver disk. ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 7 3- 12/27/07 4:40:27
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    supplementary user manuals. Click an item to open the folder of the user manual. Most user manual files are in Portable Document Format (PDF). Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a user manual file. 3- E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 8 Chapter 3: Software support 12/27
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    right corner of the 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. ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 9 3- 12/27/07 4:40:31 PM
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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. 3-10 E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 10 Chapter 3: Software support 12/27
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