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x 9.6 in . BIOS features Rear panel 4 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI, WfM2.0, ACPI 2.0a, SM BIOS 2.3 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/... 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...
x 9.6 in . BIOS features Rear panel 4 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI, WfM2.0, ACPI 2.0a, SM BIOS 2.3 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/... 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...
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... the original BIOS data from a floppy disk. See page 2-33 for details. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. ASUS A8N-VM CSM 1-5 See page 2-31 for details. This protection eliminates the need to use a...ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. ASUS Q-Fan technology The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly adjusts the CPU fan speed according to the system loading to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. eliminates the need to buy a replacement ROM chip. Simply shut down and reboot ...
... the original BIOS data from a floppy disk. See page 2-33 for details. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. ASUS A8N-VM CSM 1-5 See page 2-31 for details. This protection eliminates the need to use a...ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. ASUS Q-Fan technology The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly adjusts the CPU fan speed according to the system loading to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. eliminates the need to buy a replacement ROM chip. Simply shut down and reboot ...
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... module to the USB connectors. 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 USB connectors (10...-1 pin USB56, USB78) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. 8 . These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM...
... module to the USB connectors. 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 USB connectors (10...-1 pin USB56, USB78) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. 8 . These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM...
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.... • Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to A8NVMCSM.ROM. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash utility The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you rename the BIOS file to prevent system boot failure! • A "Floppy not... disk that D: is your optical drive. Floppy found in the BIOS chip so it is not found ! R O M. 2. Press + during the Power-On Self Tests (POST). ASUS A8N-VM CSM 2-3 d. To update the BIOS using a DOS-based utility.
.... • Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to A8NVMCSM.ROM. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash utility The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you rename the BIOS file to prevent system boot failure! • A "Floppy not... disk that D: is your optical drive. Floppy found in the BIOS chip so it is not found ! R O M. 2. Press + during the Power-On Self Tests (POST). ASUS A8N-VM CSM 2-3 d. To update the BIOS using a DOS-based utility.
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... (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file. 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS setup A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.ROM Main filename Extension name 3. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - done A:\> The utility returns to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 2. Press . All rights reserved. Version 1.10...
... (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file. 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS setup A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.ROM Main filename Extension name 3. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - done A:\> The utility returns to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 2. Press . All rights reserved. Version 1.10...
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... 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Reading file ..... done Erasing flash .... A:\>afudos /iA8NVMCSM.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - done A:\> ASUS A8N-VM CSM 2-5 The utility verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS. All rights reserved. The utility returns to a bootable floppy disk. ... utility (afudos.exe) from the hard disk drive. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the DOS prompt. 2. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. You need to the ...
... 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Reading file ..... done Erasing flash .... A:\>afudos /iA8NVMCSM.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - done A:\> ASUS A8N-VM CSM 2-5 The utility verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS. All rights reserved. The utility returns to a bootable floppy disk. ... utility (afudos.exe) from the hard disk drive. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the DOS prompt. 2. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. You need to the ...
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...ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. Select CDROM if you are not user-configurable. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS A8N-VM CSM 2-13 Type LBA/Large Mode Block(Multi-sector Transfer) M PIO Mode DMA Mode Smart Monitoring 32Bit Data Transfer [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [...-sector transfer feature. These items show N/A if no IDE device is installed in the system. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY Primary IDE Master Device : Hard Disk Vendor : ST320410A Size : 20.0GB LBA Mode : Supported Block...
...ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. Select CDROM if you are not user-configurable. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS A8N-VM CSM 2-13 Type LBA/Large Mode Block(Multi-sector Transfer) M PIO Mode DMA Mode Smart Monitoring 32Bit Data Transfer [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [...-sector transfer feature. These items show N/A if no IDE device is installed in the system. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY Primary IDE Master Device : Hard Disk Vendor : ST320410A Size : 20.0GB LBA Mode : Supported Block...
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... IO Chipset Serial Port1 Address Parallel Port Address Parallel Port Mode ECP Mode DMA Channel Parallel Port IRQ Onboard AUDIO Onboard LAN Onboard LAN Boot ROM [3F8/IRQ4] [378] [ECP] [DMA3] [IRQ7] [Enable] [Enable] [Disabled] Allows BIOS to [ECP]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [3F8... [IRQ5] [IRQ7] Onboard AUDIO [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard audio controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS A8N-VM CSM 2-25 This item allows you to set to select Serial Port1 Base Addresses. Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Allows you to select the Serial...
... IO Chipset Serial Port1 Address Parallel Port Address Parallel Port Mode ECP Mode DMA Channel Parallel Port IRQ Onboard AUDIO Onboard LAN Onboard LAN Boot ROM [3F8/IRQ4] [378] [ECP] [DMA3] [IRQ7] [Enable] [Enable] [Disabled] Allows BIOS to [ECP]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [3F8... [IRQ5] [IRQ7] Onboard AUDIO [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard audio controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS A8N-VM CSM 2-25 This item allows you to set to select Serial Port1 Base Addresses. Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Allows you to select the Serial...
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... IRQ-10 assigned to IRQ-11 assigned to IRQ-14 assigned to IRQ-15 assigned to select the value in the system. OnBoard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] Allows you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. When set to the PCI VGA card even if requested. Configuration options: [Disabled...
... IRQ-10 assigned to IRQ-11 assigned to IRQ-14 assigned to IRQ-15 assigned to select the value in the system. OnBoard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] Allows you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. When set to the PCI VGA card even if requested. Configuration options: [Disabled...
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...SETUP UTILITY Boot 1st Boot Device 2nd Boot Device 3rd Boot Device 4th Boot Device [1st FLOPPY DRIVE] [HDD:PM-ST320410A] [ATAPI CD-ROM:PS-ASUS CD-S520/A] [NVIDIA Boot Agent] Specifies the boot sequence from the available devices. A device enclosed in parenthesis has been disabled in the ...sequence. Configuration options: [xxx Drive] [Disabled] 2-32 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.6 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you set the CD-ROM drive as the first boot device. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc...
...SETUP UTILITY Boot 1st Boot Device 2nd Boot Device 3rd Boot Device 4th Boot Device [1st FLOPPY DRIVE] [HDD:PM-ST320410A] [ATAPI CD-ROM:PS-ASUS CD-S520/A] [NVIDIA Boot Agent] Specifies the boot sequence from the available devices. A device enclosed in parenthesis has been disabled in the ...sequence. Configuration options: [xxx Drive] [Disabled] 2-32 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.6 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you set the CD-ROM drive as the first boot device. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc...
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...Enabled] Enabling this item to [Enabled] to skip certain tests while booting. Add On ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Sets the display mode for PS/2 mouse. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS A8N-VM CSM 2-33 Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright ...] This allows you to boot the system. 2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Boot Settings Configuration Quick Boot Full Screen Logo AddOn ROM Display Mode Bootup Num-Lock PS/2 Mouse Support Wait for 'F1' if Error Hit 'DEL' Message Display Interrupt 19 Capture [Enabled] [...
...Enabled] Enabling this item to [Enabled] to skip certain tests while booting. Add On ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Sets the display mode for PS/2 mouse. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS A8N-VM CSM 2-33 Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright ...] This allows you to boot the system. 2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Boot Settings Configuration Quick Boot Full Screen Logo AddOn ROM Display Mode Bootup Num-Lock PS/2 Mouse Support Wait for 'F1' if Error Hit 'DEL' Message Display Interrupt 19 Capture [Enabled] [...
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... Password item and press . 2. After you successfully set or change password. Hit 'DEL' Message Display [Enabled] When set to [Enabled], this function allows the option ROMs to trap Interrupt 19. The Supervisor Password item on top of at least six letters and/or numbers, then press . 3. To set a password, this item...
... Password item and press . 2. After you successfully set or change password. Hit 'DEL' Message Display [Enabled] When set to [Enabled], this function allows the option ROMs to trap Interrupt 19. The Supervisor Password item on top of at least six letters and/or numbers, then press . 3. To set a password, this item...
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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. BIOS features Rear panel 4 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI, WfM2.0, ACPI 2.0a, SM BIOS 2.3 1 x Parallel port 1 x ...
... . 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. BIOS features Rear panel 4 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI, WfM2.0, ACPI 2.0a, SM BIOS 2.3 1 x Parallel port 1 x ...
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... the need to buy a replacement ROM chip. This protection eliminates the need to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. See page 2-31 for details. When the system hangs due to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. ASUS Q-Fan technology The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly adjusts the CPU...™ This feature allows you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. ASUS A8N-VM CSM 1-5 See page 2-3 for each parameter. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to overclocking. Simply shut down and reboot the...
... the need to buy a replacement ROM chip. This protection eliminates the need to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. See page 2-31 for details. When the system hangs due to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. ASUS Q-Fan technology The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly adjusts the CPU...™ This feature allows you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. ASUS A8N-VM CSM 1-5 See page 2-3 for each parameter. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to overclocking. Simply shut down and reboot the...
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... 1 USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND Never connect a 1 3 9 4 c a b l e to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card. 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 Optical drive audio in connector (4-pin CD) These connectors allow...
... 1 USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND Never connect a 1 3 9 4 c a b l e to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card. 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 Optical drive audio in connector (4-pin CD) These connectors allow...
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... the long process of booting from a floppy disk and using EZ Flash: 1. EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for floppy... Reading file "A8NVMCSM.ROM". ASUS A8N-VM CSM 2-3 The EZ Flash utility is built-in the floppy disk. R O M. 2. Insert the floppy disk that you to update the BIOS ... Flashed successfully. A "A8NVMCSM.ROM not found , EZ Flash performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash utility The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you rename...
... the long process of booting from a floppy disk and using EZ Flash: 1. EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for floppy... Reading file "A8NVMCSM.ROM". ASUS A8N-VM CSM 2-3 The EZ Flash utility is built-in the floppy disk. R O M. 2. Insert the floppy disk that you to update the BIOS ... Flashed successfully. A "A8NVMCSM.ROM not found , EZ Flash performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash utility The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you rename...
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A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.ROM Main filename Extension name 3. All rights reserved. done A:\> The utility returns to the floppy disk. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support ... updated BIOS file. The utility copies the current BIOS file to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file. 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS setup A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. The actual BIOS screen displays may not be exactly the same as backup when...
A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.ROM Main filename Extension name 3. All rights reserved. done A:\> The utility returns to the floppy disk. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support ... updated BIOS file. The utility copies the current BIOS file to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file. 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS setup A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. The actual BIOS screen displays may not be exactly the same as backup when...
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Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. A:\>afudos /iA8NVMCSM.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is... disk. All rights reserved. Reading file ..... done Writing flash .... 0x0008CC00 (9%) Verifying flash .. done Erasing flash .... A:\>afudos /iA8NVMCSM.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - done A:\> ASUS A8N-VM CSM 2-5 Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the hard disk drive. Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Reading ...
Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. A:\>afudos /iA8NVMCSM.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is... disk. All rights reserved. Reading file ..... done Writing flash .... 0x0008CC00 (9%) Verifying flash .. done Erasing flash .... A:\>afudos /iA8NVMCSM.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - done A:\> ASUS A8N-VM CSM 2-5 Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the hard disk drive. Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Reading ...
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... options: [Disabled] [Auto] Block (Multi-sector Transfer) M [Auto] Enables or disables data multi-sectors transfers. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS A8N-VM CSM 2-13 Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. Type [Auto] LBA/Large Mode...is either a ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive. Setting to display the IDE device information. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. When set to Auto, the data transfer from and to the device occurs one sector at a time if the device supports multi-...
... options: [Disabled] [Auto] Block (Multi-sector Transfer) M [Auto] Enables or disables data multi-sectors transfers. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS A8N-VM CSM 2-13 Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. Type [Auto] LBA/Large Mode...is either a ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive. Setting to display the IDE device information. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. When set to Auto, the data transfer from and to the device occurs one sector at a time if the device supports multi-...
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Configuration options: [Disabled] [378] [278] [3BC] Parallel Port Mode [ECP] Allows you to select the Parallel Port mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS A8N-VM CSM 2-25 Configuration options: [DMA0] [DMA1] [DMA3] EPP Version [1.9] Allows selection of the Parallel Port EPP version. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Onboard LAN [... Address Parallel Port Address Parallel Port Mode ECP Mode DMA Channel Parallel Port IRQ Onboard AUDIO Onboard LAN Onboard LAN Boot ROM [3F8/IRQ4] [378] [ECP] [DMA3] [IRQ7] [Enable] [Enable] [Disabled] Allows BIOS to E P P.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [378] [278] [3BC] Parallel Port Mode [ECP] Allows you to select the Parallel Port mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS A8N-VM CSM 2-25 Configuration options: [DMA0] [DMA1] [DMA3] EPP Version [1.9] Allows selection of the Parallel Port EPP version. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Onboard LAN [... Address Parallel Port Address Parallel Port Mode ECP Mode DMA Channel Parallel Port IRQ Onboard AUDIO Onboard LAN Onboard LAN Boot ROM [3F8/IRQ4] [378] [ECP] [DMA3] [IRQ7] [Enable] [Enable] [Disabled] Allows BIOS to E P P.