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...unless such repair, modification of the product is authorized in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE ...OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. E3831 Third Edition V3 April 2008 Copyright © 2008 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. ii ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, ...
...unless such repair, modification of the product is authorized in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE ...OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. E3831 Third Edition V3 April 2008 Copyright © 2008 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. ii ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, ...
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... Configuration 2-34 2.5.5 Hardware Monitor 2-35 2.6 Boot menu 2-36 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority 2-36 2.6.2 Hard Disk Drives 2-36 2.6.3 Boot Settings Configuration 2-37 2.6.4 Security 2-38 2.7 Tools menu 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...
... Configuration 2-34 2.5.5 Hardware Monitor 2-35 2.6 Boot menu 2-36 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority 2-36 2.6.2 Hard Disk Drives 2-36 2.6.3 Boot Settings Configuration 2-37 2.6.4 Security 2-38 2.7 Tools menu 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...
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... electronic products. vii If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you detect any area where it , carefully read all the manuals that all power cables are not damaged. Do not place the product in any damage, contact your retailer. If possible, disconnect all power cables from...
... electronic products. vii If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you detect any area where it , carefully read all the manuals that all power cables are not damaged. Do not place the product in any damage, contact your retailer. If possible, disconnect all power cables from...
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...includes description of the standard package. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the jumpers and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. viii How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your ... when installing and configuring the motherboard. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. About this guide is organized This manual contains the following sources for additional information...
...includes description of the standard package. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the jumpers and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. viii How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your ... when installing and configuring the motherboard. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. About this guide is organized This manual contains the following sources for additional information...
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... To ensure that you complete a task. Typography Bold text Italics Command Indicates a menu or an item to emphasize a word or a phrase. Conventions used in 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...
... To ensure that you complete a task. Typography Bold text Italics Command Indicates a menu or an item to emphasize a word or a phrase. Conventions used in 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...
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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 Shield User's manual MicroATX: 9.6 in. x 8.8 in. (24.4 cm x 22.4 cm) *Specifications are subject to 300MHz at 1MHz increment Adjustable CPU Voltage at 0.025V increment ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS Q-Fan ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2™ 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 1 x HDMI... ATX 12V power connector 1 x System panel connector Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Live Update utility Anti-virus software (OEM version) 2 x SATA...
M2N-VM HDMI specifications summary BIOS features Manageability ASUS Overclocking Features ASUS Special Features Rear panel I/O Internal I /O Shield User's manual MicroATX: 9.6 in. x 8.8 in. (24.4 cm x 22.4 cm) *Specifications are subject to 300MHz at 1MHz increment Adjustable CPU Voltage at 0.025V increment ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS Q-Fan ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2™ 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 1 x HDMI... ATX 12V power connector 1 x System panel connector Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Live Update utility Anti-virus software (OEM version) 2 x SATA...
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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, ... disk drives, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set the SATA Mode select item in the BIOS to the RAID manual in the support CD. • If you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, and JBOD configuration through the onboard controller. See the page 2-16...
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, ... disk drives, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set the SATA Mode select item in the BIOS to the RAID manual in the support CD. • If you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, and JBOD configuration through the onboard controller. See the page 2-16...
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...the preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] - Select either one of CPU overclocking options to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. ASUS M2N-VM HDMI 2-21 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB...paarameters will be auto-adjusted. loads overclocking profiles with optimal parameters for the system. [Overclock Profile] - allows you to individually set overclocking parameters automatically. [MANUAL] -
...the preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] - Select either one of CPU overclocking options to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. ASUS M2N-VM HDMI 2-21 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB...paarameters will be auto-adjusted. loads overclocking profiles with optimal parameters for the system. [Overclock Profile] - allows you to individually set overclocking parameters automatically. [MANUAL] -
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... Express frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [Overclock 3%] [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 7%] PCI-Express Frequency [100] Allows you to adjust the CPU frequency. Overclock Options [Auto] Allows you to [MANUAL]. CPU Frequency (MHz) [200.0] Displays the frequency sent by the BIOS. The value of this item is auto-detected by the clock generator to select...
... Express frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [Overclock 3%] [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 7%] PCI-Express Frequency [100] Allows you to adjust the CPU frequency. Overclock Options [Auto] Allows you to [MANUAL]. CPU Frequency (MHz) [200.0] Displays the frequency sent by the BIOS. The value of this item is auto-detected by the clock generator to select...
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... [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. Enable Clock to All DIMMs [Disabled] Enables or disables clock... DRAM timing mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power Down Mode Sets the DDR power down mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Limit] [Manual] DRAM Timing Mode [Auto] Allows you to all DIMMs. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] MemClk Tristate C3/ALTVID [Disabled] Enables or disables ...
... [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. Enable Clock to All DIMMs [Disabled] Enables or disables clock... DRAM timing mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power Down Mode Sets the DDR power down mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Limit] [Manual] DRAM Timing Mode [Auto] Allows you to all DIMMs. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] MemClk Tristate C3/ALTVID [Disabled] Enables or disables ...
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Click an item to display the ASUS contact information. ASUS M2N-VM HDMI 3- 3.2.5 Manual menu The Manual menu contains a list of this user guide. 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 open the folder of the user manual. Most user manual files are in Portable Document Format (PDF). You can also find this information on the inside front cover of supplementary user manuals.
Click an item to display the ASUS contact information. ASUS M2N-VM HDMI 3- 3.2.5 Manual menu The Manual menu contains a list of this user guide. 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 open the folder of the user manual. Most user manual files are in Portable Document Format (PDF). You can also find this information on the inside front cover of supplementary user manuals.