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... 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-2 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash utility 2-3 2.1.3 AFUDOS utility 2-4 2.1.4 ASUS Update utility 2-6 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-8 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-9 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-9 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-9 2.2.4 Menu items 2-10 2.2.5 Sub-menu items 2-10 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-10 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-10 2.2.8 Scroll bar 2-10 2.2.9 General help 2-...
... 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-2 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash utility 2-3 2.1.3 AFUDOS utility 2-4 2.1.4 ASUS Update utility 2-6 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-8 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-9 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-9 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-9 2.2.4 Menu items 2-10 2.2.5 Sub-menu items 2-10 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-10 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-10 2.2.8 Scroll bar 2-10 2.2.9 General help 2-...
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A8N-VM/NBP specifications summary USB Supports up to change without notice. ix BIOS features 4 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI, WfM2.0, ACPI 2.0a, SM BIOS 2.3 Rear panel 1 x Parallel port 1 x IEEE 1394a port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x VGA/RGB Out port 1 x VGA/DVI-D port 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1... Form Factor uATX: 9.6 in . (24.5cm x 24.5cm) Manageability WfM2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME *Specifications are subject to 8 USB 2.0 ports S p e c i a l f e a t u r e s ASUS Q-Fan ASUS EZ Flash N o t e : ASUS EZ Flash only support VGA/RGB output. x 9.6 in .
A8N-VM/NBP specifications summary USB Supports up to change without notice. ix BIOS features 4 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI, WfM2.0, ACPI 2.0a, SM BIOS 2.3 Rear panel 1 x Parallel port 1 x IEEE 1394a port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x VGA/RGB Out port 1 x VGA/DVI-D port 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1... Form Factor uATX: 9.6 in . (24.5cm x 24.5cm) Manageability WfM2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME *Specifications are subject to 8 USB 2.0 ports S p e c i a l f e a t u r e s ASUS Q-Fan ASUS EZ Flash N o t e : ASUS EZ Flash only support VGA/RGB output. x 9.6 in .
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See page 2-3 for details. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. No need to use a DOS-based utility or boot from a floppy disk.
See page 2-3 for details. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. No need to use a DOS-based utility or boot from a floppy disk.
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FLOPPY 1.3 Motherboard overview 1.3.1 Motherboard layout PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard KBPWR DVI ATX12V 24.5cm (9.6in) CPU_FAN Super I/O EATXPWR A8N-VM DDR DIMM_A2 (64 bit,184-pin module) DDR DIMM_A1 (64 bit,184-pin module) DDR DIMM_B2 (64 bit,184-pin module) DDR DIMM_B1 (64 ... ® PCI1 PCI2 nVIDIA® nForce™430 PCIEX1_1 VIA VT6307 USBPW78 USBPW56 CD AAFP IE1394_1 USB56 SB_PWR USB78 SPDIF_OUT SATA2 SATA1 COM1 4Mb BIOS CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power SATA4 SATA3 PANEL CLRTC CHASSIS TPM_SLOT PRI_IDE 24.5cm (9.6in) BUZZER 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction
FLOPPY 1.3 Motherboard overview 1.3.1 Motherboard layout PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard KBPWR DVI ATX12V 24.5cm (9.6in) CPU_FAN Super I/O EATXPWR A8N-VM DDR DIMM_A2 (64 bit,184-pin module) DDR DIMM_A1 (64 bit,184-pin module) DDR DIMM_B2 (64 bit,184-pin module) DDR DIMM_B1 (64 ... ® PCI1 PCI2 nVIDIA® nForce™430 PCIEX1_1 VIA VT6307 USBPW78 USBPW56 CD AAFP IE1394_1 USB56 SB_PWR USB78 SPDIF_OUT SATA2 SATA1 COM1 4Mb BIOS CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power SATA4 SATA3 PANEL CLRTC CHASSIS TPM_SLOT PRI_IDE 24.5cm (9.6in) BUZZER 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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Failure to do so may cause you may need to install expansion cards. Keep the screw for the card. 2. ASUS A8N-VM/NBP 1-13 Turn on the next page. 3. Refer to use . 4. 1.6 Expansion slots In the future, you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.6.1 Installing... the slot that they support. Align the card connector with the screw you intend to the tables on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Replace the system cover. 1.6.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary...
Failure to do so may cause you may need to install expansion cards. Keep the screw for the card. 2. ASUS A8N-VM/NBP 1-13 Turn on the next page. 3. Refer to use . 4. 1.6 Expansion slots In the future, you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.6.1 Installing... the slot that they support. Align the card connector with the screw you intend to the tables on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Replace the system cover. 1.6.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary...
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... memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to pins 1-2. 4. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Reinstall... the battery. 5. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. A8N-VM ® A8N-VM Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 2 1 Normal (Default) 3 2 Clear CMOS 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction
... memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to pins 1-2. 4. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Reinstall... the battery. 5. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. A8N-VM ® A8N-VM Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 2 1 Normal (Default) 3 2 Clear CMOS 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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KBPWR 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB A8N-VM ® A8N-VM Keyboard power setting 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 500 mA on the keyboard (the default is the Space Bar). Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you press a key on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS. 3. Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up the computer when you to wake up feature.
KBPWR 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB A8N-VM ® A8N-VM Keyboard power setting 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 500 mA on the keyboard (the default is the Space Bar). Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you press a key on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS. 3. Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up the computer when you to wake up feature.
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... R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L A8N-VM Analog front panel connector • We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the front panel audio I /O module that the Onboard AUDIO item in the BIOS is set to this connector, make... to this connector. A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. ® A8N-VM TPM connector A8N-VM TPM_SLOT 1 X GPIO2 GPIO LAD2 LAD1 GND X SERIRQ X X CK_33M_TPM LFRAMEn LRESETn LAD3 +3.3V LAD0 +3.3V X GND X ASUS A8N-VM/NBP 1-27 11.
... R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L A8N-VM Analog front panel connector • We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the front panel audio I /O module that the Onboard AUDIO item in the BIOS is set to this connector, make... to this connector. A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. ® A8N-VM TPM connector A8N-VM TPM_SLOT 1 X GPIO2 GPIO LAD2 LAD1 GND X SERIRQ X X CK_33M_TPM LFRAMEn LRESETn LAD3 +3.3V LAD0 +3.3V X GND X ASUS A8N-VM/NBP 1-27 11.
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...8226; System power LED (Green 3-pin PLED) This 3-pin connector is color-coded for the system power button. ASUS A8N-VM/NBP 1-29 14. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. Refer to this connector. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON ... is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. The IDE LED lights up when you to this connector. PWR Ground Reset Ground ® A8N-VM System panel connector IDE_LED RESET PWRSW * Requires an ATX power supply. Connect the chassis power LED cable to hear system beeps and warnings....
...8226; System power LED (Green 3-pin PLED) This 3-pin connector is color-coded for the system power button. ASUS A8N-VM/NBP 1-29 14. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. Refer to this connector. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON ... is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. The IDE LED lights up when you to this connector. PWR Ground Reset Ground ® A8N-VM System panel connector IDE_LED RESET PWRSW * Requires an ATX power supply. Connect the chassis power LED cable to hear system beeps and warnings....
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Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. 2 BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus.
Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. 2 BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus.
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...® desktop, then select M y C o m p u t e r. Insert a formatted, high density 1.44 MB floppy disk into the drive. c. Click S t a r t, then select R u n. 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS setup A S U S A F U D O S (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a floppy disk during POST.) ASUS EZ Flash only support VGA/RGB output. b. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk to the optical drive. Windows® 2000 environment...
...® desktop, then select M y C o m p u t e r. Insert a formatted, high density 1.44 MB floppy disk into the drive. c. Click S t a r t, then select R u n. 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS setup A S U S A F U D O S (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a floppy disk during POST.) ASUS EZ Flash only support VGA/RGB output. b. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk to the optical drive. Windows® 2000 environment...
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... prevent system boot failure! • A "Floppy not found in the floppy disk. A "A8NVMCSM.ROM not found ! e. EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for floppy... Reading file "A8NVMCSM.ROM". Start erasing.......| Start programming...| Flashed successfully. ASUS A8N-VM/NBP 2-3 The EZ Flash utility is built-in the drive. Press + during the Power-On Self Tests (POST). Floppy...
... prevent system boot failure! • A "Floppy not found in the floppy disk. A "A8NVMCSM.ROM not found ! e. EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for floppy... Reading file "A8NVMCSM.ROM". Start erasing.......| Start programming...| Flashed successfully. ASUS A8N-VM/NBP 2-3 The EZ Flash utility is built-in the drive. Press + during the Power-On Self Tests (POST). Floppy...
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...the prompt type: afudos /o[filename] where the [filename] is not write-protected and has at least 600 KB free space to update the BIOS file in DOS environment using the AFUDOS utility: • Make sure that you can use as shown. 1. All rights reserved. Press . The actual...AMI Firmware Update Utility - Reading flash ..... This utility also allows you to the floppy disk. The utility copies the current BIOS file to copy the current BIOS file that the floppy disk is any user-assigned filename not more than eight alphanumeric characters for the main filename and three alphanumeric...
...the prompt type: afudos /o[filename] where the [filename] is not write-protected and has at least 600 KB free space to update the BIOS file in DOS environment using the AFUDOS utility: • Make sure that you can use as shown. 1. All rights reserved. Press . The actual...AMI Firmware Update Utility - Reading flash ..... This utility also allows you to the floppy disk. The utility copies the current BIOS file to copy the current BIOS file that the floppy disk is any user-assigned filename not more than eight alphanumeric characters for the main filename and three alphanumeric...
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... /i[filename] where [filename] is completed. done Erasing flash .... done A:\> ASUS A8N-VM/NBP 2-5 A:\>afudos /iA8NVMCSM.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - done Erasing flash .... done Writing flash .... 0x0008CC00 (9%) Verifying flash .. All rights reserved. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: 1. Write the BIOS filename on the bootable floppy disk. A:\>afudos /iA8NVMCSM.ROM...
... /i[filename] where [filename] is completed. done Erasing flash .... done A:\> ASUS A8N-VM/NBP 2-5 A:\>afudos /iA8NVMCSM.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - done Erasing flash .... done Writing flash .... 0x0008CC00 (9%) Verifying flash .. All rights reserved. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: 1. Write the BIOS filename on the bootable floppy disk. A:\>afudos /iA8NVMCSM.ROM...
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... support CD in Windows® environment. Click the U t i l i t i e s tab, then click A S U S U p d a t e. 2.1.4 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is copied to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the optical drive. The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using this utility. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Quit all Windows® applications before you to: • Save...
... support CD in Windows® environment. Click the U t i l i t i e s tab, then click A S U S U p d a t e. 2.1.4 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is copied to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the optical drive. The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using this utility. 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Quit all Windows® applications before you to: • Save...
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The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Locate the BIOS file from the drop-down menu, then click N e x t. 3. Select U p d a t e B I O S f r o m a f i l e option from the O p e n window, then click S a v e. 4. ASUS A8N-VM/NBP 2-7 Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking S t a r t > P r o g r a m s > A S U S > A S U S U p d a t e > A S U S U p d a t e. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: 1.
The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Locate the BIOS file from the drop-down menu, then click N e x t. 3. Select U p d a t e B I O S f r o m a f i l e option from the O p e n window, then click S a v e. 4. ASUS A8N-VM/NBP 2-7 Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking S t a r t > P r o g r a m s > A S U S > A S U S U p d a t e > A S U S U p d a t e. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: 1.
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...not prompted to use as easy to ensure optimum performance. Select the L o a d D e f a u l t S e t t i n g s item under the Exit Menu. 2.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that the computer can recognize these changes and record them in section "2.1 Managing and updating your... BIOS." Use the BIOS Setup program when you with its test routines. This section explains how to enter the Setup utility; You can also...
...not prompted to use as easy to ensure optimum performance. Select the L o a d D e f a u l t S e t t i n g s item under the Exit Menu. 2.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that the computer can recognize these changes and record them in section "2.1 Managing and updating your... BIOS." Use the BIOS Setup program when you with its test routines. This section explains how to enter the Setup utility; You can also...
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... IDE Master Primary IDE Slave Secondary IDE Master Secondary IDE Slave First SATA Second SATA Third SATA Fourth SATA IDE Configuration System Information [ST320410A] [ASUS CD-S520/A] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] Use [+] or [-] to ... Use the navigation keys to configure the System Time. ASUS A8N-VM/NBP 2-9 Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to select a field. 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Exit System Time System Date Legacy...
... IDE Master Primary IDE Slave Secondary IDE Master Secondary IDE Slave First SATA Second SATA Third SATA Fourth SATA IDE Configuration System Information [ST320410A] [ASUS CD-S520/A] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] Use [+] or [-] to ... Use the navigation keys to configure the System Time. ASUS A8N-VM/NBP 2-9 Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to select a field. 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Exit System Time System Date Legacy...
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Scroll bar 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that item. 2.2.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right .... Refer to "2.2.7 Pop-up window." 2.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to 3.5 in.] configure system time. Primary IDE Master [ST320410A] Primary IDE Slave [ASUS CD-S520/A] Secondary IDE Master [Not Detected] Secondary IDE Slave [Not Detected] First SATA [Not Detected] Second SATA [Not Detected] Third SATA [Not Detected] Fourth...
Scroll bar 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that item. 2.2.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right .... Refer to "2.2.7 Pop-up window." 2.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to 3.5 in.] configure system time. Primary IDE Master [ST320410A] Primary IDE Slave [ASUS CD-S520/A] Secondary IDE Master [Not Detected] Secondary IDE Slave [Not Detected] First SATA [Not Detected] Second SATA [Not Detected] Third SATA [Not Detected] Fourth...
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... program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you to select a field. Refer to section "2.2.1 BIOS menu screen" for information on the menu screen items and how to configure the System Time. Configuration options: [Disabled] [360K, 5.25 in.] [1.... Information [ST320410A] [ASUS CD-S520/A] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] Use [+] or [-] to navigate through them. Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Exit System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A [10:55:25] [Mon 08/29/2005] [1.44M, 3.5 in .] ASUS A8N-VM/NBP 2-11
... program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you to select a field. Refer to section "2.2.1 BIOS menu screen" for information on the menu screen items and how to configure the System Time. Configuration options: [Disabled] [360K, 5.25 in.] [1.... Information [ST320410A] [ASUS CD-S520/A] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] Use [+] or [-] to navigate through them. Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Exit System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A [10:55:25] [Mon 08/29/2005] [1.44M, 3.5 in .] ASUS A8N-VM/NBP 2-11