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...Boot menu 2-33 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority 2-33 2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration 2-34 2.6.3 Security 2-35 2.7 Tools menu 2-37 2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-37 2.7.2 Express Gate 2-38 2.7.3 AI NET 2 2-38 2.8 Exit menu 2-39 Chapter 3: Software support...Running the support DVD 3-2 3.2.2 Drivers menu 3-3 3.2.3 Utilities menu 3-4 3.2.4 Make Disk menu 3-6 3.2.4 Manual menu 3-7 3.2.5 ASUS Contact information 3-7 3.2.6 Other information 3-8 3.3 Software information 3-10 ASUS Express Gate 3-10 3.4 Creating a RAID driver disk 3-19 3.4.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS.... ...
...Boot menu 2-33 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority 2-33 2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration 2-34 2.6.3 Security 2-35 2.7 Tools menu 2-37 2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-37 2.7.2 Express Gate 2-38 2.7.3 AI NET 2 2-38 2.8 Exit menu 2-39 Chapter 3: Software support...Running the support DVD 3-2 3.2.2 Drivers menu 3-3 3.2.3 Utilities menu 3-4 3.2.4 Make Disk menu 3-6 3.2.4 Manual menu 3-7 3.2.5 ASUS Contact information 3-7 3.2.6 Other information 3-8 3.3 Software information 3-10 ASUS Express Gate 3-10 3.4 Creating a RAID driver disk 3-19 3.4.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS.... ...
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P5N7A-VM specifications summary Rear panel connectors BIOS features Manageability Accessories Support DVD contents Form factor 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port 1 x VGA port 1 x Optical S/PDIF Out port 1 x ..., WOR by Ring, PME Wake Up 2 x SATA cables 1 x 2-port SATA power cable 1 x UltraDMA 133/100 cable 1 x I/O Shield 1 x 2 in 1 Q-connector User guide Express Gate Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update Image Editing suite Anti-virus software MicroATX form factor: 9.6 in x 9.2 in (24.4 cm x 23.4 cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. xii
P5N7A-VM specifications summary Rear panel connectors BIOS features Manageability Accessories Support DVD contents Form factor 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port 1 x VGA port 1 x Optical S/PDIF Out port 1 x ..., WOR by Ring, PME Wake Up 2 x SATA cables 1 x 2-port SATA power cable 1 x UltraDMA 133/100 cable 1 x I/O Shield 1 x 2 in 1 Q-connector User guide Express Gate Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update Image Editing suite Anti-virus software MicroATX form factor: 9.6 in x 9.2 in (24.4 cm x 23.4 cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. xii
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...Assign an IRQ to install expansion cards. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Keep the screw for the expansion card. 1-... installing the expansion card, read the documentation that they support. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the next page. 3. Ensure to the chassis with it by adjusting the software settings...with the screw you removed earlier. 6. Install the software drivers for later use .
...Assign an IRQ to install expansion cards. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Keep the screw for the expansion card. 1-... installing the expansion card, read the documentation that they support. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the next page. 3. Ensure to the chassis with it by adjusting the software settings...with the screw you removed earlier. 6. Install the software drivers for later use .
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...DVI on the connector is removed to prevent incorrect cable connection when using an FDD cable with the higher-version DVD player and drivers will affect the playback quality. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) This connector is purchased separately. USB 2.0 ports ... to chipset limitation, DisplayPort on this motherboard. 17. Using the CPU/Memory of higher speed and bandwidth with a covered Pin 5. • The floppy disk drive cable is for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1. FLOPPY PIN1 P5N7A-VM P5N7A-VM Floppy Disk Drive Connector 1-30 Chapter ...
...DVI on the connector is removed to prevent incorrect cable connection when using an FDD cable with the higher-version DVD player and drivers will affect the playback quality. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) This connector is purchased separately. USB 2.0 ports ... to chipset limitation, DisplayPort on this motherboard. 17. Using the CPU/Memory of higher speed and bandwidth with a covered Pin 5. • The floppy disk drive cable is for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1. FLOPPY PIN1 P5N7A-VM P5N7A-VM Floppy Disk Drive Connector 1-30 Chapter ...
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... SATA4 [red], SATA5 [black], SATA6 [black]) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives. P5N7A-VM P5N7A-VM SATA Connectors right angle side • Connect the right-angle side of SATA cable to the onboard SATA port to avoid mechanical conflict with ... RAID mode only. Ensure to install the AHCI driver or RAID driver in the bundled support DVD before connecting devices to SATA device. Or you may connect the right-angle side of SATA signal cable to SATA 5 and SATA 6 connectors; otherwise, the devices will not work. ASUS P5N7A-VM 1-33
... SATA4 [red], SATA5 [black], SATA6 [black]) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives. P5N7A-VM P5N7A-VM SATA Connectors right angle side • Connect the right-angle side of SATA cable to the onboard SATA port to avoid mechanical conflict with ... RAID mode only. Ensure to install the AHCI driver or RAID driver in the bundled support DVD before connecting devices to SATA device. Or you may connect the right-angle side of SATA signal cable to SATA 5 and SATA 6 connectors; otherwise, the devices will not work. ASUS P5N7A-VM 1-33
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... connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). The Drivers menu appears. 2. The ASUS Update utility allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. 2. 2.1 Managing and updating your system. 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment...
... connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). The Drivers menu appears. 2. The ASUS Update utility allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. 2. 2.1 Managing and updating your system. 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment...
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...64-bit Vista operating systems (OS). Use the setup procedures presented in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in this chapter for better compatibility and system stability. 3.2 ...Support DVD information The support DVD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to run the DVD. 3-2 Chapter 3: Software support Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for updates. 3.2.1 Running the support DVD Place the ...
...64-bit Vista operating systems (OS). Use the setup procedures presented in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in this chapter for better compatibility and system stability. 3.2 ...Support DVD information The support DVD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to run the DVD. 3-2 Chapter 3: Software support Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for updates. 3.2.1 Running the support DVD Place the ...
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... for anti-virus and drivers utility. ASUS EPU-4 Engine Installs the ASUS EPU-4 Engine driver. Norton Internet Security 2008 Installs the Norton Internet Security 2008. ASUS P5N7A-VM 3-3 Realtek Audio Driver Installs the Realtek audio driver and application. NVIDIA nForce Chipset Driver Installs the NVIDIA nForce chipset driver. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. 3.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available...
... for anti-virus and drivers utility. ASUS EPU-4 Engine Installs the ASUS EPU-4 Engine driver. Norton Internet Security 2008 Installs the Norton Internet Security 2008. ASUS P5N7A-VM 3-3 Realtek Audio Driver Installs the Realtek audio driver and application. NVIDIA nForce Chipset Driver Installs the NVIDIA nForce chipset driver. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. 3.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available...
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... problems. This utility helps you can enjoy watching TV and movies, capturing videos, or playing games in your computer. ASUS AI Nap Installs the ASUS AI Nap application. Now Installs the Ulead Burn.Now application for updates. The Microsoft DirectX® 9.0c is a ...compression and protection. ASUS P5N7A-VM 3-5 Ulead PhotoImpact 12 SE Installs the PhotoImpact image editing software. Corel MediaOne Plus Installs theCorel MediaOne Plus application to back up and restore your data easily. Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. ASUS PC Probe II This...
... problems. This utility helps you can enjoy watching TV and movies, capturing videos, or playing games in your computer. ASUS AI Nap Installs the ASUS AI Nap application. Now Installs the Ulead Burn.Now application for updates. The Microsoft DirectX® 9.0c is a ...compression and protection. ASUS P5N7A-VM 3-5 Ulead PhotoImpact 12 SE Installs the PhotoImpact image editing software. Corel MediaOne Plus Installs theCorel MediaOne Plus application to back up and restore your data easily. Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. ASUS PC Probe II This...
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... you to create the NVIDIA 32/64-bit XP AHCI Driver disk for Windows® Vista Operating System (OS). 3-6 Chapter 3: Software support NVIDIA 32/64bit Vista AHCI Driver Allows you to create the NVIDIA 32/64-bit Vista SATA RAID Driver disk for Windows® XP Operating System (OS). NVIDIA... 32/64bit XP SATA RAID Driver Allows you to create the NVIDIA 32/64-bit Vista AHCI...
... you to create the NVIDIA 32/64-bit XP AHCI Driver disk for Windows® Vista Operating System (OS). 3-6 Chapter 3: Software support NVIDIA 32/64bit Vista AHCI Driver Allows you to create the NVIDIA 32/64-bit Vista SATA RAID Driver disk for Windows® XP Operating System (OS). NVIDIA... 32/64bit XP SATA RAID Driver Allows you to create the NVIDIA 32/64-bit Vista AHCI...
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... supported. See chapter 1 for Express Gate appears. Place the support CD/DVD to continue. 3-10 Chapter 3: Software support The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer, you can start the web browser, Skype, or other Express Gate softwares. The InstallShield Wizard ... may be at the Express Gate menu where you will conveniently guide you quick access to motherboard chipset- Click Next to the optical drive. Installing ASUS Express Gate • ASUS Express Gate supports installation on your computer has enabled Autorun feature. 2. Click the Utilities tab...
... supported. See chapter 1 for Express Gate appears. Place the support CD/DVD to continue. 3-10 Chapter 3: Software support The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer, you can start the web browser, Skype, or other Express Gate softwares. The InstallShield Wizard ... may be at the Express Gate menu where you will conveniently guide you quick access to motherboard chipset- Click Next to the optical drive. Installing ASUS Express Gate • ASUS Express Gate supports installation on your computer has enabled Autorun feature. 2. Click the Utilities tab...
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...-protect the floppy disk to create a NVIDIA® 32/64 bit XP SATA RAID driver disk. 4. For Windows® VistaTM operating system, use either the motherboard support DVD or a USB device with the RAID driver is required when installing Windows® XP operating system on a hard disk drive that ...drive then press . 9. Start Windows®. 2. Go to the Make Disk menu, then click NVIDIA 32/64bit XP SATA RAID Driver to avoid computer virus infection. ASUS P5N7A-VM 3-19 Set the optical drive as the primary boot device. 4. Press any key when the system prompts "Press any key to ...
...-protect the floppy disk to create a NVIDIA® 32/64 bit XP SATA RAID driver disk. 4. For Windows® VistaTM operating system, use either the motherboard support DVD or a USB device with the RAID driver is required when installing Windows® XP operating system on a hard disk drive that ...drive then press . 9. Start Windows®. 2. Go to the Make Disk menu, then click NVIDIA 32/64bit XP SATA RAID Driver to avoid computer virus infection. ASUS P5N7A-VM 3-19 Set the optical drive as the primary boot device. 4. Press any key when the system prompts "Press any key to ...
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Press then insert the floppy disk with RAID driver into the floppy disk drive. 3. To install the RAID driver in Windows® VistaTM: 1. Insert the motherboard support DVD or a USB device with RAID driver into the optical drive/USB port. 2. To install the RAID driver in Windows® XP: 1. Follow the succeeding...). 3-20 Chapter 3: Software support Due to complete the installation. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to install third-party SCSI or RAID driver. 2. During the OS installation, the system prompts you to press the F6 key to complete the installation.
Press then insert the floppy disk with RAID driver into the floppy disk drive. 3. To install the RAID driver in Windows® VistaTM: 1. Insert the motherboard support DVD or a USB device with RAID driver into the optical drive/USB port. 2. To install the RAID driver in Windows® XP: 1. Follow the succeeding...). 3-20 Chapter 3: Software support Due to complete the installation. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to install third-party SCSI or RAID driver. 2. During the OS installation, the system prompts you to press the F6 key to complete the installation.