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...and are used only for backup purposes, without intent to the owners' benefit, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). No part of this manual may or may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language... such repair, modification of the product is authorized in writing by the purchaser for identification or explanation and to infringe. ii SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE...
...and are used only for backup purposes, without intent to the owners' benefit, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). No part of this manual may or may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language... such repair, modification of the product is authorized in writing by the purchaser for identification or explanation and to infringe. ii SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE...
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Contents Notices vi Safety information vii A8N-VM CSM specifications summary viii Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-5 1.4 Before you proceed 1-6 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-7 1.5.1 Motherboard layout 1-7 1.5.2 Placement direction 1-8 1.5.3 Screw holes 1-8 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-9 1.7 System memory 1-11 1.7.1 Overview 1-11 1.7.2 Memory configurations 1-11 1.7.3 Installing a ...
Contents Notices vi Safety information vii A8N-VM CSM specifications summary viii Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-5 1.4 Before you proceed 1-6 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-7 1.5.1 Motherboard layout 1-7 1.5.2 Placement direction 1-8 1.5.3 Screw holes 1-8 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-9 1.7 System memory 1-11 1.7.1 Overview 1-11 1.7.2 Memory configurations 1-11 1.7.3 Installing a ...
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... Express™ x16 slot 1 x PCI Express™ x1 slot 2 x PCI slots Integrated in Gigabit MAC with external Marvell® 88E1111 PHY supports: - NV Active Armor - A8N-VM CSM specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Expansion slots Graphics Storage High Definition Audio LAN IEEE 1394 Socket 939 for AMD Athlon™ 64FX/Athlon...
... Express™ x16 slot 1 x PCI Express™ x1 slot 2 x PCI slots Integrated in Gigabit MAC with external Marvell® 88E1111 PHY supports: - NV Active Armor - A8N-VM CSM specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Expansion slots Graphics Storage High Definition Audio LAN IEEE 1394 Socket 939 for AMD Athlon™ 64FX/Athlon...
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A8N-VM CSM specifications summary USB Special features Supports up to 8 USB 2.0 ports ASUS Q-Fan ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS EZ Flash ASUS MyLogo2™ Stepless Frequency Selection (SFS) allows FSB tuning from 200 MHz to 240 MHz at 1 MHz increment N o t e : ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 and ASUS EZ Flash only support VGA/RGB output. x 9.6 in . BIOS features Rear panel 4 Mb...
A8N-VM CSM specifications summary USB Special features Supports up to 8 USB 2.0 ports ASUS Q-Fan ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS EZ Flash ASUS MyLogo2™ Stepless Frequency Selection (SFS) allows FSB tuning from 200 MHz to 240 MHz at 1 MHz increment N o t e : ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 and ASUS EZ Flash only support VGA/RGB output. x 9.6 in . BIOS features Rear panel 4 Mb...
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x A8N-VM CSM specifications summary Manageability Support CD contents WfM2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II AMD Cool 'n'Quiet™ utility ASUS Live Update utility Anti-virus software (OEM version) *Specifications are subject to change without notice.
x A8N-VM CSM specifications summary Manageability Support CD contents WfM2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II AMD Cool 'n'Quiet™ utility ASUS Live Update utility Anti-virus software (OEM version) *Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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...-D), NVIDIA® PureVideo Technology with lower pin count, reduced voltage requirement. ASUS A8N-VM CSM 1-3 See page 1-11 for details. See page 1-16 for details. The Serial ATA II 3 Gb/s specification provides twice the bandwidth of the current Serial ATA products with existing PCI specifications. Serial ATA allows for Serial ATA II. Dual-channel DDR memory...
...-D), NVIDIA® PureVideo Technology with lower pin count, reduced voltage requirement. ASUS A8N-VM CSM 1-3 See page 1-11 for details. See page 1-16 for details. The Serial ATA II 3 Gb/s specification provides twice the bandwidth of the current Serial ATA products with existing PCI specifications. Serial ATA allows for Serial ATA II. Dual-channel DDR memory...
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... 480 Mbps on USB 1.1 to 400 Mbps transfer rates through the S/PDIF interface at midboard. 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 2.0. The S/PDIF technology turns your computer into a high-end entertainment system with USB...
... 480 Mbps on USB 1.1 to 400 Mbps transfer rates through the S/PDIF interface at midboard. 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 2.0. The S/PDIF technology turns your computer into a high-end entertainment system with USB...
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A8N-VM CSM ® A8N-VM CSM CPU Socket 939 2. Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to 90°-100° angle, otherwise the CPU does .... Socket lever Make sure that the socket lever is lifted up to ensure correct installation. Gold triangle Installing the CPU To install a CPU. 1. ASUS A8N-VM CSM 1-9 This mark should match a specific corner on the CPU. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with only 32-bit or 64-bit wide data paths. Locate the...
A8N-VM CSM ® A8N-VM CSM CPU Socket 939 2. Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to 90°-100° angle, otherwise the CPU does .... Socket lever Make sure that the socket lever is lifted up to ensure correct installation. Gold triangle Installing the CPU To install a CPU. 1. ASUS A8N-VM CSM 1-9 This mark should match a specific corner on the CPU. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with only 32-bit or 64-bit wide data paths. Locate the...
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...PCI slot. 1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. The figure shows a graphics card installed on the PCI Express x1 slot. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard has supports PCI Express x16 ...graphic cards that comply with PCI Express specifications. 1.8.3 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI...
...PCI slot. 1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. The figure shows a graphics card installed on the PCI Express x1 slot. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard has supports PCI Express x16 ...graphic cards that comply with PCI Express specifications. 1.8.3 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI...
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...5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC ® USB56 1 A8N-VM CSM USB 2.0 connectors USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND USB78 1 USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND Never connect a 1 3 9 4 c a b l e to 480 Mbps connection speed. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. Optical...USB56, USB78) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Doing so will damage the motherboard! A8N-VM CSM Left Audio Channel Ground Ground Right Audio Channel CD (black) ® A8N-VM CSM Internal audio connector 1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction Connect the USB module cable to any of ...
...5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC ® USB56 1 A8N-VM CSM USB 2.0 connectors USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND USB78 1 USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND Never connect a 1 3 9 4 c a b l e to 480 Mbps connection speed. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. Optical...USB56, USB78) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Doing so will damage the motherboard! A8N-VM CSM Left Audio Channel Ground Ground Right Audio Channel CD (black) ® A8N-VM CSM Internal audio connector 1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction Connect the USB module cable to any of ...
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..., make sure that the 20-pin power plug can provide at least 15 A on +12 V and that you intend to use an ATX 12 V Specification 2.0-compliant power supply unit (PSU) with a minimum of 300 W. The plugs from the power supply are for an ATX power supply. This PSU type ...# Ground Ground Ground -5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts Ground +3 Volts +3 Volts Ground +5 Volts Ground +5 Volts Ground Power OK +5V Standby +12 Volts +12 Volts +3 Volts ASUS A8N-VM CSM 1-29 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are designed to connect the 4-pin ATX +12 V power plug;
..., make sure that the 20-pin power plug can provide at least 15 A on +12 V and that you intend to use an ATX 12 V Specification 2.0-compliant power supply unit (PSU) with a minimum of 300 W. The plugs from the power supply are for an ATX power supply. This PSU type ...# Ground Ground Ground -5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts Ground +3 Volts +3 Volts Ground +5 Volts Ground +5 Volts Ground Power OK +5V Standby +12 Volts +12 Volts +3 Volts ASUS A8N-VM CSM 1-29 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are designed to connect the 4-pin ATX +12 V power plug;
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... a field, select it then press to configure system time. Main menu items A solid triangle before each item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. To display the sub-menu, select the item and press . 2.2.6 Configuration fields These fields show the values for that item...up window with the configuration options for the menu items. If an item is a brief description of the field opposite the item. Scroll bar ASUS A8N-VM CSM 2-11 You cannot select an item that is highlighted when selected. Refer to "2.2.7 Pop-up window." 2.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu ...
... a field, select it then press to configure system time. Main menu items A solid triangle before each item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. To display the sub-menu, select the item and press . 2.2.6 Configuration fields These fields show the values for that item...up window with the configuration options for the menu items. If an item is a brief description of the field opposite the item. Scroll bar ASUS A8N-VM CSM 2-11 You cannot select an item that is highlighted when selected. Refer to "2.2.7 Pop-up window." 2.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu ...
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...Monitoring 32Bit Data Transfer [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Enabled] Select Screen Select Item +- These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. When set to [Disabled], the data transfer from and to the system. Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY Primary IDE Master...Select the type of the appropriate IDE device type. Type [Auto] Selects the type of IDE devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS A8N-VM CSM 2-13 Select ARMD (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your device is installed in the system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Block (Multi...
...Monitoring 32Bit Data Transfer [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Enabled] Select Screen Select Item +- These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. When set to [Disabled], the data transfer from and to the system. Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY Primary IDE Master...Select the type of the appropriate IDE device type. Type [Auto] Selects the type of IDE devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS A8N-VM CSM 2-13 Select ARMD (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your device is installed in the system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Block (Multi...
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... the auto-detected BIOS information. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. 2.3.6 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY AMIBIOS Version : 0110 Build Date : 09.../04/05 Processor Type Speed Count : AMD Athlon(tm) 64 Processor 3200+ : 2020 MHz : 1 System Memory Size : 240 MB Select Screen Select Item F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS A8N-VM CSM...
... the auto-detected BIOS information. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. 2.3.6 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY AMIBIOS Version : 0110 Build Date : 09.../04/05 Processor Type Speed Count : AMD Athlon(tm) 64 Processor 3200+ : 2020 MHz : 1 System Memory Size : 240 MB Select Screen Select Item F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS A8N-VM CSM...
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... set to [PCI Device], the specific IRQ is free for USB devices on legacy operating systems (OS). Legacy USB Support [Auto] Allows you to set to [Enabled], the palette snooping feature informs the PCI devices that an ISA graphics device is enabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS A8N-VM CSM 2-27 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled...
... set to [PCI Device], the specific IRQ is free for USB devices on legacy operating systems (OS). Legacy USB Support [Auto] Allows you to set to [Enabled], the palette snooping feature informs the PCI devices that an ISA graphics device is enabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS A8N-VM CSM 2-27 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled...
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Motherboard Info Displays the general specifications of the support CD. You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide. 3.2.7 Other information The icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the motherboard. ASUS A8N-VM CSM 3-7 Click an icon to display the ASUS contact information. 3.2.6 ASUS Contact information Click the C o n t a c t tab to display the specified information.
Motherboard Info Displays the general specifications of the support CD. You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide. 3.2.7 Other information The icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the motherboard. ASUS A8N-VM CSM 3-7 Click an icon to display the ASUS contact information. 3.2.6 ASUS Contact information Click the C o n t a c t tab to display the specified information.
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ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME... WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ii or (2) the serial number of alteration ...
ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME... WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ii or (2) the serial number of alteration ...
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Contents Notices vi Safety information vii A8N-VM CSM specifications summary viii Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-5 1.4 Before you proceed 1-6 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-7 1.5.1 Motherboard layout 1-7 1.5.2 Placement direction 1-8 1.5.3 Screw holes 1-8 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-9 1.7 System memory 1-11 1.7.1 Overview 1-11 1.7.2 Memory configurations 1-11 1.7.3 Installing a ...
Contents Notices vi Safety information vii A8N-VM CSM specifications summary viii Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-5 1.4 Before you proceed 1-6 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-7 1.5.1 Motherboard layout 1-7 1.5.2 Placement direction 1-8 1.5.3 Screw holes 1-8 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-9 1.7 System memory 1-11 1.7.1 Overview 1-11 1.7.2 Memory configurations 1-11 1.7.3 Installing a ...
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NV Firewall VIA 6307 IEEE 1394a controller supports: - 2 x IEEE 1394a ports (continued on the next page) viii NV Active Armor - A8N-VM CSM specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Expansion slots Graphics Storage High Definition Audio LAN IEEE 1394 Socket 939 for AMD Athlon™ 64FX/Athlon...
NV Firewall VIA 6307 IEEE 1394a controller supports: - 2 x IEEE 1394a ports (continued on the next page) viii NV Active Armor - A8N-VM CSM specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Expansion slots Graphics Storage High Definition Audio LAN IEEE 1394 Socket 939 for AMD Athlon™ 64FX/Athlon...
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... V plugs) ATX 12 V 2.0 compliant uATX: 9.6 in . (24.5cm x 24.5cm) (continued on the next page) ix A8N-VM CSM specifications summary USB Special features Supports up to 8 USB 2.0 ports ASUS Q-Fan ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS EZ Flash ASUS MyLogo2™ Stepless Frequency Selection (SFS) allows FSB tuning from 200 MHz to 240 MHz at 1 MHz...
... V plugs) ATX 12 V 2.0 compliant uATX: 9.6 in . (24.5cm x 24.5cm) (continued on the next page) ix A8N-VM CSM specifications summary USB Special features Supports up to 8 USB 2.0 ports ASUS Q-Fan ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS EZ Flash ASUS MyLogo2™ Stepless Frequency Selection (SFS) allows FSB tuning from 200 MHz to 240 MHz at 1 MHz...