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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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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 ..., PXE, 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 ..., PXE, 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.
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... with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Keep the screw for the card. 2. Turn on the next page. 3. Install the software drivers for information on the slot. 5. See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. 1-24 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Align the card connector with the ...and make the necessary hardware settings for later use . 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. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion ...
... with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Keep the screw for the card. 2. Turn on the next page. 3. Install the software drivers for information on the slot. 5. See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. 1-24 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Align the card connector with the ...and make the necessary hardware settings for later use . 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. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion ...
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... the other end to the signal connector at the back of the floppy disk drive. • Pin 5 on this motherboard only supports video signals. • DisplayPort does not support HDMI/DVI on the connector is removed to chipset limitation, DisplayPort on this... motherboard. 17. This port connects a display monitor or a home-theater system. • Due to prevent incorrect cable connection when using an FDD cable with the higher-version DVD player and drivers will affect the playback quality. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6. FLOPPY PIN1 P5N7A-VM P5N7A-VM Floppy Disk Drive...
... the other end to the signal connector at the back of the floppy disk drive. • Pin 5 on this motherboard only supports video signals. • DisplayPort does not support HDMI/DVI on the connector is removed to chipset limitation, DisplayPort on this... motherboard. 17. This port connects a display monitor or a home-theater system. • Due to prevent incorrect cable connection when using an FDD cable with the higher-version DVD player and drivers will affect the playback quality. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6. FLOPPY PIN1 P5N7A-VM P5N7A-VM Floppy Disk Drive...
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... are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives. Ensure to install the AHCI driver or RAID driver in the bundled support DVD before connecting devices to SATA device. ASUS P5N7A-VM 1-33 P5N7A-VM P5N7A-VM SATA Connectors right angle side • Connect the right-angle side of SATA cable to the onboard SATA...
... are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives. Ensure to install the AHCI driver or RAID driver in the bundled support DVD before connecting devices to SATA device. ASUS P5N7A-VM 1-33 P5N7A-VM P5N7A-VM SATA Connectors right angle side • Connect the right-angle side of SATA cable to the onboard SATA...
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... and updating your system. 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS setup The ASUS Update utility allows you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. 3. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a bootable floppy disk. 4. The Drivers menu appears. 2. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network...
... and updating your system. 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS setup The ASUS Update utility allows you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. 3. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a bootable floppy disk. 4. The Drivers menu appears. 2. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network...
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... 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 your computer. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for reference only. 3.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 32-bit XP/64-bit XP/32-bit Vista...
... 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 your computer. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for reference only. 3.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 32-bit XP/64-bit XP/32-bit Vista...
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... devices. Realtek Audio Driver Installs the Realtek audio driver and application. Norton Internet Security 2008 Installs the Norton Internet Security 2008. ASUS EPU-4 Engine Installs the ASUS EPU-4 Engine driver. Installation Wizard for Anti-Virus and Drivers Utility Launches the ASUS installation wizard for anti-virus and drivers utility. NVIDIA nForce Chipset Driver Installs the NVIDIA nForce chipset driver. ASUS P5N7A-VM 3-3 ASUS InstAll -
... devices. Realtek Audio Driver Installs the Realtek audio driver and application. Norton Internet Security 2008 Installs the Norton Internet Security 2008. ASUS EPU-4 Engine Installs the ASUS EPU-4 Engine driver. Installation Wizard for Anti-Virus and Drivers Utility Launches the ASUS installation wizard for anti-virus and drivers utility. NVIDIA nForce Chipset Driver Installs the NVIDIA nForce chipset driver. ASUS P5N7A-VM 3-3 ASUS InstAll -
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...Corel MediaOne Plus Installs theCorel MediaOne Plus application to open, view, and print documents in Portable Document Format (PDF). ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of you... Microsoft website (http://www.microsoft.com) for Audio DVD, CD and data disc creation. ASUS P5N7A-VM 3-5 ASUS AI Nap Installs the ASUS AI Nap application. Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. DirectX® improves the multimedia features of any detected problems. This utility helps you to...
...Corel MediaOne Plus Installs theCorel MediaOne Plus application to open, view, and print documents in Portable Document Format (PDF). ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of you... Microsoft website (http://www.microsoft.com) for Audio DVD, CD and data disc creation. ASUS P5N7A-VM 3-5 ASUS AI Nap Installs the ASUS AI Nap application. Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. DirectX® improves the multimedia features of any detected problems. This utility helps you to...
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...Disk menu allows you to create the NVIDIA 32/64-bit XP AHCI Driver disk for Windows® XP Operating System (OS). NVIDIA 32/64bit XP AHCI Driver Allows you to create the NVIDIA 32/64-bit Vista SATA RAID Driver disk for Windows® Vista Operating System (OS). 3-6 Chapter 3:... Software support NVIDIA 32/64bit XP SATA RAID Driver Allows you to make a RAID driver disk. NVIDIA 32/64bit Vista SATA RAID Driver Allows you to create the NVIDIA 32/64-bit Vista AHCI Driver disk for Windows® XP Operating System (OS). NVIDIA 32/64bit Vista AHCI...
...Disk menu allows you to create the NVIDIA 32/64-bit XP AHCI Driver disk for Windows® XP Operating System (OS). NVIDIA 32/64bit XP AHCI Driver Allows you to create the NVIDIA 32/64-bit Vista SATA RAID Driver disk for Windows® Vista Operating System (OS). 3-6 Chapter 3:... Software support NVIDIA 32/64bit XP SATA RAID Driver Allows you to make a RAID driver disk. NVIDIA 32/64bit Vista SATA RAID Driver Allows you to create the NVIDIA 32/64-bit Vista AHCI Driver disk for Windows® XP Operating System (OS). NVIDIA 32/64bit Vista AHCI...
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...powering on your computer, you will conveniently guide you through the installation. Click Next to motherboard chipset- 3.3 Software information Most of the applications in IDE mode only. • ASUS Express Gate supports HDDs connected to continue. 3-10 Chapter 3: Software support controlled onboard SATA...or other Express Gate softwares. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer 1. Select the language for Express Gate appears. All onboard extended SATA ports and external SATA ports are NOT supported. ASUS Express Gate ASUS Express Gate is an instant-on ...
...powering on your computer, you will conveniently guide you through the installation. Click Next to motherboard chipset- 3.3 Software information Most of the applications in IDE mode only. • ASUS Express Gate supports HDDs connected to continue. 3-10 Chapter 3: Software support controlled onboard SATA...or other Express Gate softwares. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer 1. Select the language for Express Gate appears. All onboard extended SATA ports and external SATA ports are NOT supported. ASUS Express Gate ASUS Express Gate is an instant-on ...
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...motherboard support DVD into the optical drive. 5. Write-protect the floppy disk to complete the process. Set the optical drive as the primary boot device. 4. Start Windows®. 2. ASUS P5N7A-VM 3-19 3.4 Creating a RAID driver disk A floppy disk with the RAID driver. 3.4.1 Creating a RAID driver... disk without entering the OS To create a RAID driver disk without entering the OS: 1. Follow the succeeding ...
...motherboard support DVD into the optical drive. 5. Write-protect the floppy disk to complete the process. Set the optical drive as the primary boot device. 4. Start Windows®. 2. ASUS P5N7A-VM 3-19 3.4 Creating a RAID driver disk A floppy disk with the RAID driver. 3.4.1 Creating a RAID driver... disk without entering the OS To create a RAID driver disk without entering the OS: 1. Follow the succeeding ...
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... OS installation, the system prompts you to press the F6 key to complete the installation. 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. Due to complete the installation. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to chipset... by the NVIDIA chipset does not support Serial Optical Disk Drives (Serial ODD). 3-20 Chapter 3: Software support Press then insert the floppy disk with RAID driver into the floppy disk drive. 3. To install the RAID...
... OS installation, the system prompts you to press the F6 key to complete the installation. 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. Due to complete the installation. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to chipset... by the NVIDIA chipset does not support Serial Optical Disk Drives (Serial ODD). 3-20 Chapter 3: Software support Press then insert the floppy disk with RAID driver into the floppy disk drive. 3. To install the RAID...