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... menu 2-21 2.6.1 Boot Settings Configuration 2-21 2.6.2 Security 2-23 2.7 Exit menu 2-25 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 3-4 3.2.4 ASUS contact information 3-5 iv
... menu 2-21 2.6.1 Boot Settings Configuration 2-21 2.6.2 Security 2-23 2.7 Exit menu 2-25 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 3-4 3.2.4 ASUS contact information 3-5 iv
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ix A7N8X-VM/400 specifications summary BIOS features 4 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, ACPI, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, Green, PnP, TCAV, SMBIOS 2.3 ASUS EZ Flash, ASUS MyLogo2 Industry standard PCI 2.2, USB 2.0 Manageability DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, WO_USB, WO_KB/MS Support CD contents Device drivers ASUS PC Probe ASUS Update ASUS Screen Saver Adobe Acrobat Reader Anti-Virus Utility Accessories ASUS A7N8X-VM/400 series support CD UltraDMA133 cable FDD cable I/O shield User guide Form Factor Micro-ATX form factor: 9.6 in x 9.6 in * Specifications are subject to change without notice.
ix A7N8X-VM/400 specifications summary BIOS features 4 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, ACPI, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, Green, PnP, TCAV, SMBIOS 2.3 ASUS EZ Flash, ASUS MyLogo2 Industry standard PCI 2.2, USB 2.0 Manageability DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, WO_USB, WO_KB/MS Support CD contents Device drivers ASUS PC Probe ASUS Update ASUS Screen Saver Adobe Acrobat Reader Anti-Virus Utility Accessories ASUS A7N8X-VM/400 series support CD UltraDMA133 cable FDD cable I/O shield User guide Form Factor Micro-ATX form factor: 9.6 in x 9.6 in * Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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...initial screen appears. 2. If you selected updating/ downloading from the Windows desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. 2.1.5 ASUS Update The ASUS Update is copied into your desired update method, then click Next. 3. Click Next. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS...optical drive. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). To install ASUS Update: 1. The ASUS Update utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. To update the BIOS using the ASUS Update: 1. The Drivers menu appears....
...initial screen appears. 2. If you selected updating/ downloading from the Windows desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. 2.1.5 ASUS Update The ASUS Update is copied into your desired update method, then click Next. 3. Click Next. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS...optical drive. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). To install ASUS Update: 1. The ASUS Update utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. To update the BIOS using the ASUS Update: 1. The Drivers menu appears....
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... 3.2 Support CD information The support CD that came with the motherboard contains useful software and several utility drivers that enhance the motherboard features. Visit the ASUS website for more information If Autorun is enabled in your computer, browse the contents of your computer. ...The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your motherboard. 3.1 Installing an operating system ...
... 3.2 Support CD information The support CD that came with the motherboard contains useful software and several utility drivers that enhance the motherboard features. Visit the ASUS website for more information If Autorun is enabled in your computer, browse the contents of your computer. ...The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your motherboard. 3.1 Installing an operating system ...
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3.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. NVIDIA nForce Driver Installs the driver for other operating system versions. ASUS A7N8X-VM/400 motherboard user guide 3-3 Screen display and driver options may not be the same for the NVIDIA nForce chipset. NVIDIA Display Driver Installs the NVIDIA display driver for the onboard VGA. USB 2.0 Driver Installs the USB 2.0 driver. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices.
3.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. NVIDIA nForce Driver Installs the driver for other operating system versions. ASUS A7N8X-VM/400 motherboard user guide 3-3 Screen display and driver options may not be the same for the NVIDIA nForce chipset. NVIDIA Display Driver Installs the NVIDIA display driver for the onboard VGA. USB 2.0 Driver Installs the USB 2.0 driver. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices.
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Safeguards Contents 2.4 Advanced Menu 2-8 2.4.1 Chipset 2-8 2.4.2 Onboard Devices Configuration 2-9 2.4.3 PCIPnP 2-11 2.5 Power Menu 2-12 2.5.1 Power Up Control 2-13 2.5.2 Hardware Monitor 2-14 2.6 Boot Menu 2-15 2.6.1 Boot Settings Configuration 2-15 2.6.2 Security 2-17 2.7 Exit Menu 2-20 Chapter 3 - Software support 3-1 3.1 Installing an operating system 3-2 3.2 Support CD information 3-2 3.2.1 Running the support CD 3-2 3.2.3 Utilities menu 3-3 3.2.2 Drivers menu 3-3 iv
Safeguards Contents 2.4 Advanced Menu 2-8 2.4.1 Chipset 2-8 2.4.2 Onboard Devices Configuration 2-9 2.4.3 PCIPnP 2-11 2.5 Power Menu 2-12 2.5.1 Power Up Control 2-13 2.5.2 Hardware Monitor 2-14 2.6 Boot Menu 2-15 2.6.1 Boot Settings Configuration 2-15 2.6.2 Security 2-17 2.7 Exit Menu 2-20 Chapter 3 - Software support 3-1 3.1 Installing an operating system 3-2 3.2 Support CD information 3-2 3.2.1 Running the support CD 3-2 3.2.3 Utilities menu 3-3 3.2.2 Drivers menu 3-3 iv
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... 2.0, DMI, Green, PnP, TCAV, SMBIOS 2.3 PCI 2.2, USB 2.0/1.1 DMI 2.0, WOL, WOR, WO_USB, WO_KB/MS, SM Bus Device drivers ASUS PC Probe ASUS Update ASUS Screen Saver Adobe Acrobat Reader Trend Microtm PC-cillin anti-virus software User Guide ASUS A7N8X-VM 400 series support CD 40-pin ribbon cable for UltraATA 133/100/66/33 IDE drives FDD cable...
... 2.0, DMI, Green, PnP, TCAV, SMBIOS 2.3 PCI 2.2, USB 2.0/1.1 DMI 2.0, WOL, WOR, WO_USB, WO_KB/MS, SM Bus Device drivers ASUS PC Probe ASUS Update ASUS Screen Saver Adobe Acrobat Reader Trend Microtm PC-cillin anti-virus software User Guide ASUS A7N8X-VM 400 series support CD 40-pin ribbon cable for UltraATA 133/100/66/33 IDE drives FDD cable...
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... To begin using the support CD, simply insert the CD into your hardware. The contents of your CD-ROM drive. Visit the ASUS website for more information If Autorun is enabled in this chapter for general reference only. Because motherboard settings and hardware options vary, use...support CD to display more information. 3.2 Support CD information The support CD that came with the motherboard contains useful software and several utility drivers that enhance the motherboard features. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to change at any time without notice. Click an item to install Click...
... To begin using the support CD, simply insert the CD into your hardware. The contents of your CD-ROM drive. Visit the ASUS website for more information If Autorun is enabled in this chapter for general reference only. Because motherboard settings and hardware options vary, use...support CD to display more information. 3.2 Support CD information The support CD that came with the motherboard contains useful software and several utility drivers that enhance the motherboard features. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to change at any time without notice. Click an item to install Click...
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... alerts you on any detected problems. This utility helps you keep your computer at a healthy operating condition. ASUS A7N8X-VM 400 motherboard 3-3 Screen display and driver options may not be the same for other operating system versions. 3.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the... applications and other software that the motherboard supports. Using ASUS PC Probe Monitoring Monitor Summary Shows a summary of the items being monitored. 3.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices.
... alerts you on any detected problems. This utility helps you keep your computer at a healthy operating condition. ASUS A7N8X-VM 400 motherboard 3-3 Screen display and driver options may not be the same for other operating system versions. 3.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the... applications and other software that the motherboard supports. Using ASUS PC Probe Monitoring Monitor Summary Shows a summary of the items being monitored. 3.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices.
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... the succeeding screens to download. Click Next. 4. ASUS A7N8X-VM 400 motherboard 3-7 This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Launch the utility from the Internet, select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to update the motherboard BIOS and drivers. ASUS Update The ASUS Update is a utility that you selected updating...
... the succeeding screens to download. Click Next. 4. ASUS A7N8X-VM 400 motherboard 3-7 This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Launch the utility from the Internet, select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to update the motherboard BIOS and drivers. ASUS Update The ASUS Update is a utility that you selected updating...