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Contents Notices vi Safety information vii A8N-VM CSM specifications summary viii Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Special features 1-2 1.1.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.1.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-4 1.2 Before you proceed 1-5 1.3 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.3.1 Motherboard layout 1-6 1.3.2 Placement direction 1-7 1.3.3 Screw holes 1-7 1.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-8 1.5 System memory 1-10 1.5.1 Overview 1-10 1.5.2 Memory configurations 1-10 1.5.3 Installing a DIMM 1-12 1.5.4 Removing a DIMM 1-12 1.6 Expansion slots 1-...
Contents Notices vi Safety information vii A8N-VM CSM specifications summary viii Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Special features 1-2 1.1.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.1.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-4 1.2 Before you proceed 1-5 1.3 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.3.1 Motherboard layout 1-6 1.3.2 Placement direction 1-7 1.3.3 Screw holes 1-7 1.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-8 1.5 System memory 1-10 1.5.1 Overview 1-10 1.5.2 Memory configurations 1-10 1.5.3 Installing a DIMM 1-12 1.5.4 Removing a DIMM 1-12 1.6 Expansion slots 1-...
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...you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are connected. If you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before... a qualified service technician or your power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it may become wet. • Place the product on a stable surface. • If you detect any area where it...
...you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are connected. If you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before... a qualified service technician or your power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it may become wet. • Place the product on a stable surface. • If you detect any area where it...
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This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction
This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction
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...memory controller and a highly-scalable HyperTransport™ technology-based system bus, the motherboard provides a powerful platform for Serial ATA II. PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect technology that supports AMD Athlon...RGB and DVI-D), NVIDIA® PureVideo Technology with existing PCI specifications. 1.1 Special features 1.1.1 Product highlights Latest processor technology The motherboard comes with a 939-pin surface mount, Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket that speeds up to -point serial interconnections between ...
...memory controller and a highly-scalable HyperTransport™ technology-based system bus, the motherboard provides a powerful platform for Serial ATA II. PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect technology that supports AMD Athlon...RGB and DVI-D), NVIDIA® PureVideo Technology with existing PCI specifications. 1.1 Special features 1.1.1 Product highlights Latest processor technology The motherboard comes with a 939-pin surface mount, Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket that speeds up to -point serial interconnections between ...
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...400 Mbps transfer rates through the S/PDIF interface at midboard. See page 1-26 for details. S/PDIF digital sound ready The motherboard supports the S/PDIF Out function through simple, low-cost, high-bandwidth asynchronous (real-time) data interfacing between computers, peripherals...connectivity to a fast 480 Mbps on USB 1.1 to powerful audio and speaker systems. See page 1-24 for details. ASUS A8N-VM/NBP 1-3 USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from the 12 Mbps bandwidth on USB...
...400 Mbps transfer rates through the S/PDIF interface at midboard. See page 1-26 for details. S/PDIF digital sound ready The motherboard supports the S/PDIF Out function through simple, low-cost, high-bandwidth asynchronous (real-time) data interfacing between computers, peripherals...connectivity to a fast 480 Mbps on USB 1.1 to powerful audio and speaker systems. See page 1-24 for details. ASUS A8N-VM/NBP 1-3 USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from the 12 Mbps bandwidth on USB...
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... LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS A8N-VM/NBP 1-5 1.2 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall ...avoid touching the ICs on them due to static electricity • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that came with the component. • Before...
... LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS A8N-VM/NBP 1-5 1.2 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall ...avoid touching the ICs on them due to static electricity • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that came with the component. • Before...
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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 bit,...
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 bit,...
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Doing so can damage the motherboard. 1.3.2 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the chassis in the image below. 1.3.3 Screw holes Place eight (8) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis ® A8N-VM ASUS A8N-VM/NBP 1-7 Do not overtighten the screws! Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the chassis.
Doing so can damage the motherboard. 1.3.2 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the chassis in the image below. 1.3.3 Screw holes Place eight (8) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis ® A8N-VM ASUS A8N-VM/NBP 1-7 Do not overtighten the screws! Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the chassis.
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... / Athlon™ 64 X2 processor. 1.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with gold triangle) on the motherboard. Gold triangle Installing the CPU To install a CPU. 1. This mark should match a specific corner on the socket to a 90°-100° angle. A8N-VM ® A8N-VM CPU Socket 939 2. Socket lever Make sure that the socket...
... / Athlon™ 64 X2 processor. 1.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with gold triangle) on the motherboard. Gold triangle Installing the CPU To install a CPU. 1. This mark should match a specific corner on the socket to a 90°-100° angle. A8N-VM ® A8N-VM CPU Socket 939 2. Socket lever Make sure that the socket...
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... CPU fan connector! ASUS A8N-VM/NBP 1-9 Carefully insert the CPU into the socket to secure the CPU. Small triangle Gold triangle The CPU fits only in place, push down the socket lever to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! 5. The lever clicks on the motherboard. Connect the CPU... fan cable to plug this connector. 3. CPU_FAN A8N-VM GND +12V Rotation ® A8N-VM CPU fan connector Do not forget to indicate that it fits in place. DO NOT force ...
... CPU fan connector! ASUS A8N-VM/NBP 1-9 Carefully insert the CPU into the socket to secure the CPU. Small triangle Gold triangle The CPU fits only in place, push down the socket lever to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! 5. The lever clicks on the motherboard. Connect the CPU... fan cable to plug this connector. 3. CPU_FAN A8N-VM GND +12V Rotation ® A8N-VM CPU fan connector Do not forget to indicate that it fits in place. DO NOT force ...
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...For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. • Due to chipset limitation, this motherboard does not support DIMM modules with less than the recommended configurations may install 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB, and 1 ...-pin Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. The following figure illustrates the location of the sockets: A8N-VM DIMM_A2 DIMM_A1 DIMM_B2 DIMM_B1 ® A8N-VM 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets Channel Channel 1 Channel 2 Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_B1 DIMM_A2 and DIMM_B2 1.5.2 Memory configurations You may cause...
...For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. • Due to chipset limitation, this motherboard does not support DIMM modules with less than the recommended configurations may install 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB, and 1 ...-pin Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. The following figure illustrates the location of the sockets: A8N-VM DIMM_A2 DIMM_A1 DIMM_B2 DIMM_B1 ® A8N-VM 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets Channel Channel 1 Channel 2 Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_B1 DIMM_A2 and DIMM_B2 1.5.2 Memory configurations You may cause...
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1.5.3 Installing a DIMM Make sure to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction Failure to do so may cause severe damage to unplug the power ...
1.5.3 Installing a DIMM Make sure to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction Failure to do so may cause severe damage to unplug the power ...
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... necessary hardware settings for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. ASUS A8N-VM/NBP 1-13 Secure the card to the card. Refer to install expansion cards. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the next page. 3. Align the card connector with the screw you... sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support. 1.6 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.6.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1.
... necessary hardware settings for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. ASUS A8N-VM/NBP 1-13 Secure the card to the card. Refer to install expansion cards. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the next page. 3. Align the card connector with the screw you... sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support. 1.6 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.6.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1.
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...* IRQ holder for PCI steering* PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port* Numeric Data Processor Primary IDE Channel Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 IEEE 1394 A used - used - - C D -- -- - shared When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that...
...* IRQ holder for PCI steering* PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port* Numeric Data Processor Primary IDE Channel Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 IEEE 1394 A used - used - - C D -- -- - shared When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that...
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... with the PCI Express specifications. The figure shows a LAN card installed on a PCI slot. 1.6.4 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with PCI Express specifications. ASUS A8N-VM/NBP 1-15 The following figure shows a network card installed on the PCI Express x16 slot.
... with the PCI Express specifications. The figure shows a LAN card installed on a PCI slot. 1.6.4 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with PCI Express specifications. ASUS A8N-VM/NBP 1-15 The following figure shows a network card installed on the PCI Express x16 slot.
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...: a blue connector for the primary IDE connector on the motherboard, a black connector for an Ultra DMA 133/100/66 IDE slave device (optical drive/hard disk drive), and a gray connector for an Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable. A8N-VM SEC_IDE PRI_IDE ® A8N-VM IDE connectors PIN 1 NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually...
...: a blue connector for the primary IDE connector on the motherboard, a black connector for an Ultra DMA 133/100/66 IDE slave device (optical drive/hard disk drive), and a gray connector for an Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable. A8N-VM SEC_IDE PRI_IDE ® A8N-VM IDE connectors PIN 1 NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually...
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Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors. GND +12V Rotation A8N-VM +5V SPDIFOUT GND ® SPDIF_OUT A8N-VM Digital audio connector 1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction CPU ... (S/PDIF) port(s). DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the system chassis. CPU_FAN CPU_FAN CHA_FAN CHA_FAN ® A8N-VM Fan connectors 6. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector...
Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors. GND +12V Rotation A8N-VM +5V SPDIFOUT GND ® SPDIF_OUT A8N-VM Digital audio connector 1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction CPU ... (S/PDIF) port(s). DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the system chassis. CPU_FAN CPU_FAN CHA_FAN CHA_FAN ® A8N-VM Fan connectors 6. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector...
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...to 480 Mbps connection speed. The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. 8. CD (black) A8N-VM Left Audio Channel Ground Ground Right Audio Channel ® A8N-VM Internal audio connector ASUS A8N-VM/NBP 1-25 Optical drive audio in connector (4-pin CD) These connectors allow you to a slot ...opening at the back of the system chassis. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Doing so will damage the motherboard...
...to 480 Mbps connection speed. The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. 8. CD (black) A8N-VM Left Audio Channel Ground Ground Right Audio Channel ® A8N-VM Internal audio connector ASUS A8N-VM/NBP 1-25 Optical drive audio in connector (4-pin CD) These connectors allow you to a slot ...opening at the back of the system chassis. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Doing so will damage the motherboard...
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... connector IE1394_1 1 TPA1+ GND TPB1+ +12V Never connect a U S B p o r t m o d u l e c a b l e to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. Doing so will damage the motherboard! 10. A8N-VM COM1 PIN 1 ® A8N-VM COM port connector 1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening...
... connector IE1394_1 1 TPA1+ GND TPB1+ +12V Never connect a U S B p o r t m o d u l e c a b l e to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. Doing so will damage the motherboard! 10. A8N-VM COM1 PIN 1 ® A8N-VM COM port connector 1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening...