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...controller and a highly-scalable HyperTransport™ technology-based system bus, the motherboard provides a powerful platform for buying an ASUS® A8N-VM CSM motherboard! See page 1-9. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest ...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...
...controller and a highly-scalable HyperTransport™ technology-based system bus, the motherboard provides a powerful platform for buying an ASUS® A8N-VM CSM motherboard! See page 1-9. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest ...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...
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... LAN with ActiveArmor Firewall for secure networking, and NVIDIA® MediaShield storage management technology allowing easy RAID configuration (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, and RAID 5) for details. ASUS A8N-VM CSM 1-3 PCI Express features point-to 4 GB of new features, including Native Command Queueing (NCQ), and Power Management (PM) Implementation Algorithm. See page 1-24 for the...
... LAN with ActiveArmor Firewall for secure networking, and NVIDIA® MediaShield storage management technology allowing easy RAID configuration (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, and RAID 5) for details. ASUS A8N-VM CSM 1-3 PCI Express features point-to 4 GB of new features, including Native Command Queueing (NCQ), and Power Management (PM) Implementation Algorithm. See page 1-24 for the...
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...settings in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. eliminates the need to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. ASUS A8N-VM CSM 1-5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall)... The C.P.R. When the system hangs due to restore the original BIOS data from a floppy disk. ASUS Q-Fan technology The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly adjusts the CPU fan speed according to the system loading to use a DOS-based utility or boot from the...
...settings in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. eliminates the need to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. ASUS A8N-VM CSM 1-5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall)... The C.P.R. When the system hangs due to restore the original BIOS data from a floppy disk. ASUS Q-Fan technology The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly adjusts the CPU fan speed according to the system loading to use a DOS-based utility or boot from the...
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FLOPPY 1.5 Motherboard overview 1.5.1 Motherboard layout PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard KBPWR DVI ATX12V 24.5cm (9.6in) CPU_FAN Super I/O EATXPWR A8N-VM CSM DDR DIMM_A2 (64 bit,184-pin module) DDR DIMM_A1 (64 bit,184-pin module) DDR DIMM_B2 (64 bit,184-pin module) DDR DIMM_B1 (64 bit,... USB56 SB_PWR USB78 SPDIF_OUT SATA2 SATA1 COM1 4Mb BIOS CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power SATA4 SATA3 PANEL PRI_IDE 24.5cm (9.6in) CLRTC CHASSIS BUZZER ASUS A8N-VM CSM 1-7
FLOPPY 1.5 Motherboard overview 1.5.1 Motherboard layout PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard KBPWR DVI ATX12V 24.5cm (9.6in) CPU_FAN Super I/O EATXPWR A8N-VM CSM DDR DIMM_A2 (64 bit,184-pin module) DDR DIMM_A1 (64 bit,184-pin module) DDR DIMM_B2 (64 bit,184-pin module) DDR DIMM_B1 (64 bit,... USB56 SB_PWR USB78 SPDIF_OUT SATA2 SATA1 COM1 4Mb BIOS CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power SATA4 SATA3 PANEL PRI_IDE 24.5cm (9.6in) CLRTC CHASSIS BUZZER ASUS A8N-VM CSM 1-7
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...° angle. Gold triangle Installing the CPU To install a CPU. 1. Socket lever Make sure that the socket lever is lifted up to ensure correct installation. ASUS A8N-VM CSM 1-9 The 128-bit-wide data paths of the marked corner (with gold triangle) on the CPU. Take note of these processors can run applications faster... a surface mount 939-pin Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket designed for the AMD Athlon™ 64FX/AMD Athlon™ 64 / Athlon™ 64 X2 processor. A8N-VM CSM ® A8N-VM CSM CPU Socket 939 2.
...° angle. Gold triangle Installing the CPU To install a CPU. 1. Socket lever Make sure that the socket lever is lifted up to ensure correct installation. ASUS A8N-VM CSM 1-9 The 128-bit-wide data paths of the marked corner (with gold triangle) on the CPU. Take note of these processors can run applications faster... a surface mount 939-pin Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket designed for the AMD Athlon™ 64FX/AMD Athlon™ 64 / Athlon™ 64 X2 processor. A8N-VM CSM ® A8N-VM CSM CPU Socket 939 2.
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ASUS A8N-VM CSM 1-11 The following figure illustrates the location of the sockets: A8N-VM CSM DIMM_A2 DIMM_A1 DIMM_B2 DIMM_B1 ® A8N-VM CSM 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets Channel Channel 1 Channel 2 Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_B1 DIMM_A2 and DIMM_B2 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 ...
ASUS A8N-VM CSM 1-11 The following figure illustrates the location of the sockets: A8N-VM CSM DIMM_A2 DIMM_A1 DIMM_B2 DIMM_B1 ® A8N-VM CSM 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets Channel Channel 1 Channel 2 Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_B1 DIMM_A2 and DIMM_B2 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 ...
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... a DIMM To remove a DIMM: Locked Retaining Clip 2 1. The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in place and the DIMM is keyed with extra force. 2. ASUS A8N-VM CSM 1-13 Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to unlock the DIMM. 1 1 DDR DIMM notch Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining...
... a DIMM To remove a DIMM: Locked Retaining Clip 2 1. The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in place and the DIMM is keyed with extra force. 2. ASUS A8N-VM CSM 1-13 Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to unlock the DIMM. 1 1 DDR DIMM notch Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining...
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C D -- -- - ASUS A8N-VM CSM 1-15 used - - IRQ assignments for ISA or PCI devices. otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card ...
C D -- -- - ASUS A8N-VM CSM 1-15 used - - IRQ assignments for ISA or PCI devices. otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card ...
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... the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. A8N-VM CSM ® A8N-VM CSM Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 2 1 Normal (Default) 3 2 Clear CMOS You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to pins 1-2. 4. For... power cord. 2. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the cap back to overclocking. ASUS A8N-VM CSM 1-17
... the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. A8N-VM CSM ® A8N-VM CSM Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 2 1 Normal (Default) 3 2 Clear CMOS You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to pins 1-2. 4. For... power cord. 2. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the cap back to overclocking. ASUS A8N-VM CSM 1-17
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Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you press a key on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS. Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) to wake up the computer when you to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up feature. A8N-VM CSM KBPWR 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB ® A8N-VM CSM Keyboard power setting ASUS A8N-VM CSM 1-19 This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 500 mA on the keyboard (the default is the Space Bar). 3.
Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you press a key on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS. Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) to wake up the computer when you to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up feature. A8N-VM CSM KBPWR 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB ® A8N-VM CSM Keyboard power setting ASUS A8N-VM CSM 1-19 This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 500 mA on the keyboard (the default is the Space Bar). 3.
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... Blue Lime Pink Headset 2-s p e a k e r Line In Line Out Mic In 4-speaker Surround Out Front Speaker Out Mic 6-speaker Surround Out Front Speaker Out Center/Bass 8 . ASUS A8N-VM CSM 1-21 This 15-pin port is for the function of the audio ports in 2, 4, or 6,-channel configuration. V i d e o G r a p h i c s A d a p t e r ( V G A ) p o r t . These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports...
... Blue Lime Pink Headset 2-s p e a k e r Line In Line Out Mic In 4-speaker Surround Out Front Speaker Out Mic 6-speaker Surround Out Front Speaker Out Center/Bass 8 . ASUS A8N-VM CSM 1-21 This 15-pin port is for the function of the audio ports in 2, 4, or 6,-channel configuration. V i d e o G r a p h i c s A d a p t e r ( V G A ) p o r t . These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports...
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... hard disk drives, you connect the IDE cable. • Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for an Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable. A8N-VM CSM SEC_IDE PRI_IDE ® A8N-VM CSM IDE connectors PIN 1 NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the IDE ribbon cable to match the covered hole on the motherboard... IDE connector is removed to PIN 1. 3 . This prevents incorrect insertion when you must configure the second drive as a slave device by setting its jumper accordingly. ASUS A8N-VM CSM 1-23
... hard disk drives, you connect the IDE cable. • Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for an Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable. A8N-VM CSM SEC_IDE PRI_IDE ® A8N-VM CSM IDE connectors PIN 1 NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the IDE ribbon cable to match the covered hole on the motherboard... IDE connector is removed to PIN 1. 3 . This prevents incorrect insertion when you must configure the second drive as a slave device by setting its jumper accordingly. ASUS A8N-VM CSM 1-23
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...cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors. These are not jumpers! GND +12V Rotation A8N-VM CSM +5V SPDIFOUT GND ® SPDIF_OUT A8N-VM CSM Digital audio connector ASUS A8N-VM CSM 1-25 DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of ...Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port(s). Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. CPU_FAN CPU_FAN CHA_FAN CHA_FAN ® A8N-VM CSM Fan connectors 6 . CPU and Chassis fan connectors (3-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350mA~740mA ...
...cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors. These are not jumpers! GND +12V Rotation A8N-VM CSM +5V SPDIFOUT GND ® SPDIF_OUT A8N-VM CSM Digital audio connector ASUS A8N-VM CSM 1-25 DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of ...Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port(s). Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. CPU_FAN CPU_FAN CHA_FAN CHA_FAN ® A8N-VM CSM Fan connectors 6 . CPU and Chassis fan connectors (3-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350mA~740mA ...
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... a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. The serial port bracket (COM1) is for an additional IEEE 1394a port. COM1 PIN 1 ® A8N-VM CSM COM port connector A8N-VM CSM ASUS A8N-VM CSM 1-27 IEEE 1394a connector (10-1 pinIE1394_1 [orange]) This connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the IEEE 1394a module cable (orange) to this...
... a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. The serial port bracket (COM1) is for an additional IEEE 1394a port. COM1 PIN 1 ® A8N-VM CSM COM port connector A8N-VM CSM ASUS A8N-VM CSM 1-27 IEEE 1394a connector (10-1 pinIE1394_1 [orange]) This connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the IEEE 1394a module cable (orange) to this...
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... PSON# Ground Ground Ground -5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts Ground +3 Volts +3 Volts Ground +5 Volts Ground +5 Volts Ground Power OK +5V Standby +12 Volts +12 Volts +3 Volts ASUS A8N-VM CSM 1-29 13. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • Do not forget to fit these connectors...
... PSON# Ground Ground Ground -5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts Ground +3 Volts +3 Volts Ground +5 Volts Ground +5 Volts Ground Power OK +5V Standby +12 Volts +12 Volts +3 Volts ASUS A8N-VM CSM 1-29 13. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • Do not forget to fit these connectors...
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... found ! To update the BIOS using a DOS-based utility. Floppy found !" error message appears if there is your optical drive. ASUS A8N-VM CSM 2-3 Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to A8NVMCSM.ROM. When the correct BIOS file is not found , EZ Flash performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots... found in the drive. e. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash utility The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you rename the BIOS file to download the latest BIOS file for floppy... Reading file "A8NVMCSM.ROM...
... found ! To update the BIOS using a DOS-based utility. Floppy found !" error message appears if there is your optical drive. ASUS A8N-VM CSM 2-3 Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to A8NVMCSM.ROM. When the correct BIOS file is not found , EZ Flash performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots... found in the drive. e. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash utility The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you rename the BIOS file to download the latest BIOS file for floppy... Reading file "A8NVMCSM.ROM...
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... the latest or the original BIOS file on a piece of paper. done Writing flash .... 0x0008CC00 (9%) Verifying flash .. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Reading file ..... ... 1. Save the BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 3. All rights reserved. A:\>afudos /iA8NVMCSM.ROM 4. done A:\> ASUS A8N-VM CSM 2-5 Write the BIOS filename on the bootable floppy disk. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the hard disk drive. The utility ...
... the latest or the original BIOS file on a piece of paper. done Writing flash .... 0x0008CC00 (9%) Verifying flash .. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Reading file ..... ... 1. Save the BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 3. All rights reserved. A:\>afudos /iA8NVMCSM.ROM 4. done A:\> ASUS A8N-VM CSM 2-5 Write the BIOS filename on the bootable floppy disk. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the hard disk drive. The utility ...
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N e x t. Select the ASUS FTP site t h e I O S f r o m 3. ASUS A8N-VM CSM 2-7 The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Click N e x t. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the nearest you to avoid network drop-down menu, then click traffic, or click A u t o S e l e c t. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Select U p d a t e B I n t e r n e t option from the Windows® desktop by clicking S t a r t > P r o g r a m s > A S U S > A S U S U p d a t e > A S U S U p d a t e.
N e x t. Select the ASUS FTP site t h e I O S f r o m 3. ASUS A8N-VM CSM 2-7 The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Click N e x t. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the nearest you to avoid network drop-down menu, then click traffic, or click A u t o S e l e c t. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Select U p d a t e B I n t e r n e t option from the Windows® desktop by clicking S t a r t > P r o g r a m s > A S U S > A S U S U p d a t e > A S U S U p d a t e.
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...) to download the latest BIOS file for this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on . ASUS A8N-VM CSM 2-9 Even if you scroll through the various sub-menus and make it lets you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your selections from the available options using ...
...) to download the latest BIOS file for this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on . ASUS A8N-VM CSM 2-9 Even if you scroll through the various sub-menus and make it lets you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your selections from the available options using ...
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...the top right corner of the menu screen is user-configurable, you can change the value of the field opposite the item. Scroll bar ASUS A8N-VM CSM 2-11 To display the sub-menu, select the item and press . 2.2.6 Configuration fields These fields show the values for that item. 2.2.8... in .] Use [ENTER], [TAB], or [SHIFT-TAB] to display a list of the selected item. Primary IDE Master [ST320410A] Primary IDE Slave [ASUS CD-S520/A] Secondary IDE Master [Not Detected] Secondary IDE Slave [Not Detected] First SATA [Not Detected] Second SATA [Not Detected] Third SATA [Not...
...the top right corner of the menu screen is user-configurable, you can change the value of the field opposite the item. Scroll bar ASUS A8N-VM CSM 2-11 To display the sub-menu, select the item and press . 2.2.6 Configuration fields These fields show the values for that item. 2.2.8... in .] Use [ENTER], [TAB], or [SHIFT-TAB] to display a list of the selected item. Primary IDE Master [ST320410A] Primary IDE Slave [ASUS CD-S520/A] Secondary IDE Master [Not Detected] Secondary IDE Slave [Not Detected] First SATA [Not Detected] Second SATA [Not Detected] Third SATA [Not...