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... Flash 2 2-39 2.8 Exit menu 2-40 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 3-5 3.2.5 Manual menu 3-5 3.2.6 ASUS Contact information 3-6 3.2.7 Other information 3-6 Contents 2.5 Power menu 2-27 2.5.1 ACPI Suspend Type 2-27 2.5.2 ACPI APIC Support 2-27 2.5.3 APM Configuration 2-27 2.5.4 Hardware Monitor 2-29 2.6 Boot...
... Flash 2 2-39 2.8 Exit menu 2-40 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 3-5 3.2.5 Manual menu 3-5 3.2.6 ASUS Contact information 3-6 3.2.7 Other information 3-6 Contents 2.5 Power menu 2-27 2.5.1 ACPI Suspend Type 2-27 2.5.2 ACPI APIC Support 2-27 2.5.3 APM Configuration 2-27 2.5.4 Hardware Monitor 2-29 2.6 Boot...
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M2A-VM specifications summary Manageability WfM2.0, DMI2.0, WOL by PME, WOR, PXE, WOR by PME Special features ASUS Q-Fan ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS O.C. x 9.0 in . xi Profile ASUS MyLogo2™ ASUS Music Alarm BIOS features 8 Mb Flash ROM, Award BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, ...ATX power connector 4-pin x ATX 12V power connector Chassis intrusion connector Power Requirement ATX power supply (with 24-pin and 4-pin 12 V plugs) ATX 12 V 2.0 compliant Form Factor uATX: 9.6 in . (24.5cm x 22.9cm) Support CD Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS...
M2A-VM specifications summary Manageability WfM2.0, DMI2.0, WOL by PME, WOR, PXE, WOR by PME Special features ASUS Q-Fan ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS O.C. x 9.0 in . xi Profile ASUS MyLogo2™ ASUS Music Alarm BIOS features 8 Mb Flash ROM, Award BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, ...ATX power connector 4-pin x ATX 12V power connector Chassis intrusion connector Power Requirement ATX power supply (with 24-pin and 4-pin 12 V plugs) ATX 12 V 2.0 compliant Form Factor uATX: 9.6 in . (24.5cm x 22.9cm) Support CD Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS...
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...Chapter 2 for the card. 2. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you intend to use . 4. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the next page. 3. Make sure to the card. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. Keep the screw... expansion cards. Failure to do so may need to install expansion cards. Install the software drivers for later use . Refer to the chassis with the screw you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Replace the system ...
...Chapter 2 for the card. 2. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you intend to use . 4. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the next page. 3. Make sure to the card. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. Keep the screw... expansion cards. Failure to do so may need to install expansion cards. Install the software drivers for later use . Refer to the chassis with the screw you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Replace the system ...
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IRQ assignments for ISA or PCI devices. ASUS M2A-VM 1-19 used - - - - When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ ...event timer 9 Microsoft ACPI-Compliant System 12 PS/2 Compatible Mouse 13 Numeric data processor 16 Microsoft UAA Bus Driver for High Definition Audio 16 Standard OpenHCD USB Host Controller 17 Standard OpenHCD USB Host Controller 17 Standard OpenHCD USB... PCI IDE Controller * These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 A B C D used - -
IRQ assignments for ISA or PCI devices. ASUS M2A-VM 1-19 used - - - - When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ ...event timer 9 Microsoft ACPI-Compliant System 12 PS/2 Compatible Mouse 13 Numeric data processor 16 Microsoft UAA Bus Driver for High Definition Audio 16 Standard OpenHCD USB Host Controller 17 Standard OpenHCD USB Host Controller 17 Standard OpenHCD USB... PCI IDE Controller * These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 A B C D used - -
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... screen menu. 3. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk.) 4. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Copy the original...
... screen menu. 3. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk.) 4. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Copy the original...
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... ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: C:\M2NPVOC A: WIN98ESE C: NETTERM DRIVERS RECYCLED WUTEMP NEWFOL~1 INSTALL TEST-REB MSDOWNLD.TMP Note [Enter] Select [Tab] Switch [S] Save [ESC]Exit [Up/Down/Home/End] Move ASUS M2A-VM 2-39 When you to confirm your choice. 2.7.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you press , a confirmation message appears. Use the left...
... ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: C:\M2NPVOC A: WIN98ESE C: NETTERM DRIVERS RECYCLED WUTEMP NEWFOL~1 INSTALL TEST-REB MSDOWNLD.TMP Note [Enter] Select [Tab] Switch [S] Save [ESC]Exit [Up/Down/Home/End] Move ASUS M2A-VM 2-39 When you to confirm your choice. 2.7.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you press , a confirmation message appears. Use the left...
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... to install If Autorun is enabled in this chapter for reference only. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for better compatibility and system stability. 3.2 Support CD information The support CD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to the optical drive. The CD...
... to install If Autorun is enabled in this chapter for reference only. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for better compatibility and system stability. 3.2 Support CD information The support CD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to the optical drive. The CD...
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... the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet driver. ASUS InstAll - Drivers Installation Wizard Launches the ASUS InstallAll driver installation wizard. ASUS M2A-VM 3- Realtek RTL8111b 10/100/1000M LAN Driver Installs the Realtek® RTL8111b 10/100/1000M LAN Driver USB 2.0 Driver Installs the USB 2.0 driver. AMD Chipset Program Driver Installs the AMD chipset program driver. 3.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects...
... the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet driver. ASUS InstAll - Drivers Installation Wizard Launches the ASUS InstallAll driver installation wizard. ASUS M2A-VM 3- Realtek RTL8111b 10/100/1000M LAN Driver Installs the Realtek® RTL8111b 10/100/1000M LAN Driver USB 2.0 Driver Installs the USB 2.0 driver. AMD Chipset Program Driver Installs the AMD chipset program driver. 3.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects...
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... Format (PDF). Make ATI RAID/AHCI Vista Driver Allows you to create an ATI® Serial ATA (SATA) RAID/AHCI driver disk for Windows® Vista Operating System (OS).. 3.2.5 Manual menu The Manual menu contains a list of the user manual. ASUS M2A-VM 3- Install the Adobe® Acrobat® ...Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a user manual file. Make ATI RAID/AHCI Driver Allows you to create an ATI® Serial ATA (SATA) RAID/AHCI...
... Format (PDF). Make ATI RAID/AHCI Vista Driver Allows you to create an ATI® Serial ATA (SATA) RAID/AHCI driver disk for Windows® Vista Operating System (OS).. 3.2.5 Manual menu The Manual menu contains a list of the user manual. ASUS M2A-VM 3- Install the Adobe® Acrobat® ...Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a user manual file. Make ATI RAID/AHCI Driver Allows you to create an ATI® Serial ATA (SATA) RAID/AHCI...
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... Flash 2 2-39 2.8 Exit menu 2-40 Chapter 3: Software support 3.1 Installing an operating system 3-2 3.2 Support CD/DVD information 3-2 3.2.1 Running the support CD/DVD 3-2 3.2.2 Drivers menu 3-3 3.2.3 Utilities menu 3-4 3.2.4 Make Disk menu 3-5 3.2.5 Manual menu 3-5 3.2.6 ASUS Contact information 3-6 3.2.7 Other information 3-6 Contents 2.5 Power menu 2-27 2.5.1 ACPI Suspend Type 2-27 2.5.2 ACPI APIC Support 2-27 2.5.3 APM Configuration 2-27 2.5.4 Hardware Monitor...
... Flash 2 2-39 2.8 Exit menu 2-40 Chapter 3: Software support 3.1 Installing an operating system 3-2 3.2 Support CD/DVD information 3-2 3.2.1 Running the support CD/DVD 3-2 3.2.2 Drivers menu 3-3 3.2.3 Utilities menu 3-4 3.2.4 Make Disk menu 3-5 3.2.5 Manual menu 3-5 3.2.6 ASUS Contact information 3-6 3.2.7 Other information 3-6 Contents 2.5 Power menu 2-27 2.5.1 ACPI Suspend Type 2-27 2.5.2 ACPI APIC Support 2-27 2.5.3 APM Configuration 2-27 2.5.4 Hardware Monitor...
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... supply (with 24-pin and 4-pin 12 V plugs) ATX 12 V 2.0 compliant Form Factor uATX: 9.6 in . (24.5cm x 22.9cm) Support CD/DVD Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Live Update utility Anti-virus software (OEM version) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. xi M2A-VM specifications summary Manageability WfM2.0, DMI2.0, WOL by PME, WOR...
... supply (with 24-pin and 4-pin 12 V plugs) ATX 12 V 2.0 compliant Form Factor uATX: 9.6 in . (24.5cm x 22.9cm) Support CD/DVD Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Live Update utility Anti-virus software (OEM version) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. xi M2A-VM specifications summary Manageability WfM2.0, DMI2.0, WOL by PME, WOR...
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.... Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you removed earlier. 6. Install the software drivers for later use . Secure the card to the chassis with the screw you intend to use . 4. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the next page. 3. Keep the screw for the expansion card...
.... Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you removed earlier. 6. Install the software drivers for later use . Secure the card to the chassis with the screw you intend to use . 4. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the next page. 3. Keep the screw for the expansion card...
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...PCI devices. ASUS M2A-VM 1-19 otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. used - - - - When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share ...timer 9 Microsoft ACPI-Compliant System 12 PS/2 Compatible Mouse 13 Numeric data processor 16 Microsoft UAA Bus Driver for High Definition Audio 16 Standard OpenHCD USB Host Controller 17 Standard OpenHCD USB Host Controller 17 Standard... * These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 A B C D used - -
...PCI devices. ASUS M2A-VM 1-19 otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. used - - - - When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share ...timer 9 Microsoft ACPI-Compliant System 12 PS/2 Compatible Mouse 13 Numeric data processor 16 Microsoft UAA Bus Driver for High Definition Audio 16 Standard OpenHCD USB Host Controller 17 Standard OpenHCD USB Host Controller 17 Standard... * These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 A B C D used - -
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... DVI-I. • To play HD DVD or Blu-Ray Disc, make sure to CRT and isn't compatible with the higher-version DVD player and drivers will affect the playback quality. Following is for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 8. Playback software - These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports ... for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 9. DVI-D Out port. This port is a configuration example for a VGA monitor or other protected content. • This motherboard comes with dual-VGA output that features different display on 2 monitors at the same time if you connect 2 monitors to both VGA and DVI-D out...
... DVI-I. • To play HD DVD or Blu-Ray Disc, make sure to CRT and isn't compatible with the higher-version DVD player and drivers will affect the playback quality. Following is for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 8. Playback software - These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports ... for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 9. DVI-D Out port. This port is a configuration example for a VGA monitor or other protected content. • This motherboard comes with dual-VGA output that features different display on 2 monitors at the same time if you connect 2 monitors to both VGA and DVI-D out...
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... an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk.) 4. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a bootable floppy disk/ USB flash disk or the motherboard support CD/DVD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) Refer to...
... an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk.) 4. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a bootable floppy disk/ USB flash disk or the motherboard support CD/DVD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) Refer to...
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.../12/2006 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: C:\M2NPVOC A: WIN98ESE C: NETTERM DRIVERS RECYCLED WUTEMP NEWFOL~1 INSTALL TEST-REB MSDOWNLD.TMP Note [Enter] Select [Tab] Switch [S] Save [ESC]Exit [Up/Down/Home/End] Move ASUS M2A-VM 2-39 Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press...
.../12/2006 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: C:\M2NPVOC A: WIN98ESE C: NETTERM DRIVERS RECYCLED WUTEMP NEWFOL~1 INSTALL TEST-REB MSDOWNLD.TMP Note [Enter] Select [Tab] Switch [S] Save [ESC]Exit [Up/Down/Home/End] Move ASUS M2A-VM 2-39 Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press...
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... 3.2 Support CD/DVD information The support CD/DVD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you install the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for reference only. Refer to your computer. The contents of your computer,...updates to maximize the features of the support CD/DVD are subject to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for updates. 3.2.1 Running the support CD/DVD Place the support CD/DVD to run the CD/DVD. 3- Chapter 3: ...
... 3.2 Support CD/DVD information The support CD/DVD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you install the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for reference only. Refer to your computer. The contents of your computer,...updates to maximize the features of the support CD/DVD are subject to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for updates. 3.2.1 Running the support CD/DVD Place the support CD/DVD to run the CD/DVD. 3- Chapter 3: ...
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... devices. AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Driver Installs the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet driver. ASUS M2A-VM 3- Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. Drivers Installation Wizard Launches the ASUS InstallAll driver installation wizard. Realtek RTL8111b 10/100/1000M LAN Driver Installs the Realtek® RTL8111b 10/100/1000M LAN Driver USB 2.0 Driver Installs the USB 2.0 driver. Realtek Audio Audio Driver Installs the Realtek® ALC883...
... devices. AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Driver Installs the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet driver. ASUS M2A-VM 3- Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. Drivers Installation Wizard Launches the ASUS InstallAll driver installation wizard. Realtek RTL8111b 10/100/1000M LAN Driver Installs the Realtek® RTL8111b 10/100/1000M LAN Driver USB 2.0 Driver Installs the USB 2.0 driver. Realtek Audio Audio Driver Installs the Realtek® ALC883...
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...ATI® Serial ATA (SATA) RAID/AHCI driver disk for Windows® Vista Operating System (OS).. 3.2.5 Manual menu The Manual menu contains a list of the user manual. Most user manual files are in Portable Document Format (PDF). Make ATI RAID/AHCI Driver Allows you to create an ATI® ...Serial ATA (SATA) RAID/AHCI driver disk. Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a user manual file. ASUS M2A-VM 3- Click an item to make a RAID driver disk. 3.2.4 Make Disk menu The Make Disk menu allows you to open the ...
...ATI® Serial ATA (SATA) RAID/AHCI driver disk for Windows® Vista Operating System (OS).. 3.2.5 Manual menu The Manual menu contains a list of the user manual. Most user manual files are in Portable Document Format (PDF). Make ATI RAID/AHCI Driver Allows you to create an ATI® ...Serial ATA (SATA) RAID/AHCI driver disk. Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a user manual file. ASUS M2A-VM 3- Click an item to make a RAID driver disk. 3.2.4 Make Disk menu The Make Disk menu allows you to open the ...