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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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... operation. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to buy a replacement ROM chip. eliminates the need to the BIOS default settings in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. ASUS A8N-VM CSM 1-5 No need to use a DOS-based utility or boot from the support CD... in case the system hangs due to restore the original BIOS data from a floppy disk. ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to overclocking. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature...
... operation. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to buy a replacement ROM chip. eliminates the need to the BIOS default settings in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. ASUS A8N-VM CSM 1-5 No need to use a DOS-based utility or boot from the support CD... in case the system hangs due to restore the original BIOS data from a floppy disk. ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to overclocking. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature...
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... 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 The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. 8 . A8N-VM CSM USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC...
... 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 The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. 8 . A8N-VM CSM USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC...
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... disk that you to update the BIOS without having to A8NVMCSM.ROM. EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for floppy... 4. Reading file "A8NVMCSM.ROM". A "A8NVMCSM.ROM not found in the floppy disk. error message appears if the correct BIOS file is not found !" R O M. 2. ASUS A8N-VM CSM 2-3 Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the...
... disk that you to update the BIOS without having to A8NVMCSM.ROM. EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for floppy... 4. Reading file "A8NVMCSM.ROM". A "A8NVMCSM.ROM not found in the floppy disk. error message appears if the correct BIOS file is not found !" R O M. 2. ASUS A8N-VM CSM 2-3 Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the...
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A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.ROM Main filename Extension name 3. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to the bootable floppy disk you to save the file. ... with the updated BIOS file. Reading flash ..... done A:\> The utility returns to the floppy disk. Press . Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - All rights reserved. This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS file that the floppy disk is not write...
A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.ROM Main filename Extension name 3. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to the bootable floppy disk you to save the file. ... with the updated BIOS file. Reading flash ..... done A:\> The utility returns to the floppy disk. Press . Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - All rights reserved. This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS file that the floppy disk is not write...
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...The utility returns to a bootable floppy disk. Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Reading file ..... A:\>afudos /iA8NVMCSM.ROM 4. All rights reserved. All rights reserved. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the hard disk drive. The utility verifies ... (9%) Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 3. done A:\> ASUS A8N-VM CSM 2-5 done Erasing flash .... done Writing flash .... 0x0008CC00 (9%) Verifying flash .. Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Boot ...
...The utility returns to a bootable floppy disk. Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Reading file ..... A:\>afudos /iA8NVMCSM.ROM 4. All rights reserved. All rights reserved. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the hard disk drive. The utility verifies ... (9%) Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 3. done A:\> ASUS A8N-VM CSM 2-5 done Erasing flash .... done Writing flash .... 0x0008CC00 (9%) Verifying flash .. Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Boot ...
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... if the device supports this mode, and if the device was not previously formatted with LBA mode disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS A8N-VM CSM 2-13 These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. 2.3.4 Primary and Secondary IDE Master/Slave; There is either a ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive. Type LBA/Large Mode Block...
... if the device supports this mode, and if the device was not previously formatted with LBA mode disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS A8N-VM CSM 2-13 These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. 2.3.4 Primary and Secondary IDE Master/Slave; There is either a ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive. Type LBA/Large Mode Block...
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... l e l P o r t M o d e is set to select the Serial Port1 base address. This item allows you to [ECP]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS A8N-VM CSM 2-25 Configuration options: [Normal] [Bi-directional] [EPP] [ECP] ECP Mode DMA Channel [DMA3] Appears only when the Parallel Port Mode is set the Parallel Port ... 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 E P P. Serial Port1 ...
... l e l P o r t M o d e is set to select the Serial Port1 base address. This item allows you to [ECP]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS A8N-VM CSM 2-25 Configuration options: [Normal] [Bi-directional] [EPP] [ECP] ECP Mode DMA Channel [DMA3] Appears only when the Parallel Port Mode is set the Parallel Port ... 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 E P P. Serial Port1 ...
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...-9 assigned to IRQ-10 assigned to IRQ-11 assigned to IRQ-14 assigned to IRQ-15 assigned to enable or disable the onboard LAN boot ROM. Select Screen Select Item +- Configuration options: [No] [Yes] 2-26 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Plug And Play O/S [No] When set to [Yes] and if you to [PCI... the value in the system. When set to [No], BIOS configures all the devices in below sections may cause system to malfunction. OnBoard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] Allows you install a Plug and Play operating system, the operating system configures the Plug and Play devices not required for boot.
...-9 assigned to IRQ-10 assigned to IRQ-11 assigned to IRQ-14 assigned to IRQ-15 assigned to enable or disable the onboard LAN boot ROM. Select Screen Select Item +- Configuration options: [No] [Yes] 2-26 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Plug And Play O/S [No] When set to [Yes] and if you to [PCI... the value in the system. When set to [No], BIOS configures all the devices in below sections may cause system to malfunction. OnBoard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] Allows you install a Plug and Play operating system, the operating system configures the Plug and Play devices not required for boot.
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... BIOS 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. Configuration options: [xxx Drive] [Disabled] 2-32 Chapter 2: BIOS... screen depends on the number of devices installed in the corresponding menu. 2.6 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you set the CD-ROM drive as the first boot device. Select an item then press to change the system boot options. A device enclosed in parenthesis has been...
... BIOS 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. Configuration options: [xxx Drive] [Disabled] 2-32 Chapter 2: BIOS... screen depends on the number of devices installed in the corresponding menu. 2.6 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you set the CD-ROM drive as the first boot device. Select an item then press to change the system boot options. A device enclosed in parenthesis has been...
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...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 PS/2 mouse. This will decrease the time needed to skip...feature. Configuration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep Current] Bootup Num-Lock [On] Allows you to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS A8N-VM CSM 2-33 Add On ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Sets the display mode for the NumLock. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto...
...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 PS/2 mouse. This will decrease the time needed to skip...feature. Configuration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep Current] Bootup Num-Lock [On] Allows you to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS A8N-VM CSM 2-33 Add On ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Sets the display mode for the NumLock. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto...
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... you set a password, this item shows I n s t a l l e d. Select an item then press to run Setup" during POST. Change Supervisor Password Select this function allows the option ROMs to change the supervisor password, follow the same steps as in setting a user password. 2-34 Chapter 2: BIOS setup After you successfully set your password. The...
... you set a password, this item shows I n s t a l l e d. Select an item then press to run Setup" during POST. Change Supervisor Password Select this function allows the option ROMs to change the supervisor password, follow the same steps as in setting a user password. 2-34 Chapter 2: BIOS setup After you successfully set your password. The...
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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 BIOS codes and data are corrupted. eliminates the need to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. ASUS A8N-VM CSM 1-5 See page 2-3 for each parameter. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default...eliminates the need to buy a replacement ROM chip. When the system hangs due to restore the original BIOS data from a floppy disk. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to overclocking, C.P.R. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you...
... the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. eliminates the need to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. ASUS A8N-VM CSM 1-5 See page 2-3 for each parameter. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default...eliminates the need to buy a replacement ROM chip. When the system hangs due to restore the original BIOS data from a floppy disk. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to overclocking, C.P.R. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you...
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...NC USB+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 receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card. Optical drive audio in... chassis. The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. 8 . 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 7 . Connect the USB module cable to any of...
...NC USB+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 receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card. Optical drive audio in... chassis. The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. 8 . 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 7 . Connect the USB module cable to any of...
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...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 A8NVMCSM.ROM. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to go through the long process of booting from a ...!" Insert the floppy disk that contains the BIOS file to continue. 2. R O M. 2. Start erasing.......| Start programming...| Flashed successfully. ASUS A8N-VM CSM 2-3 Reading file "A8NVMCSM.ROM". error message appears if the correct BIOS file is your optical drive. To update the BIOS using a DOS-based utility. Press + ...
...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 A8NVMCSM.ROM. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to go through the long process of booting from a ...!" Insert the floppy disk that contains the BIOS file to continue. 2. R O M. 2. Start erasing.......| Start programming...| Flashed successfully. ASUS A8N-VM CSM 2-3 Reading file "A8NVMCSM.ROM". error message appears if the correct BIOS file is your optical drive. To update the BIOS using a DOS-based utility. Press + ...
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... 1. Boot the system in DOS environment using the AFUDOS utility: • Make sure that you created earlier. 2. Press . A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Reading flash ..... Copying the current BIOS To copy the current BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS... file. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.ROM Main filename Extension name 3. The actual BIOS screen displays may not be exactly the same as backup when the BIOS fails or gets ...
... 1. Boot the system in DOS environment using the AFUDOS utility: • Make sure that you created earlier. 2. Press . A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Reading flash ..... Copying the current BIOS To copy the current BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS... file. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.ROM Main filename Extension name 3. The actual BIOS screen displays may not be exactly the same as backup when the BIOS fails or gets ...
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... .... done Writing flash .... 0x0008CC00 (9%) Verifying flash .. done A:\> ASUS A8N-VM CSM 2-5 Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the hard disk drive. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the DOS prompt. 2. The utility returns to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 3. A:\>afudos /iA8NVMCSM.ROM 4. All rights reserved. Write the BIOS filename on...
... .... done Writing flash .... 0x0008CC00 (9%) Verifying flash .. done A:\> ASUS A8N-VM CSM 2-5 Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the hard disk drive. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the DOS prompt. 2. The utility returns to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 3. A:\>afudos /iA8NVMCSM.ROM 4. All rights reserved. Write the BIOS filename on...
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... Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and SMART monitoring). Setting to the system. 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. These items show... DMA : Ultra DMA-6 SMART Monitoring: Supported Select the type of the appropriate IDE device type. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Select CDROM if you are not user-configurable. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Block (Multi-sector Transfer) M [Auto] ...
... Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and SMART monitoring). Setting to the system. 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. These items show... DMA : Ultra DMA-6 SMART Monitoring: Supported Select the type of the appropriate IDE device type. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Select CDROM if you are not user-configurable. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Block (Multi-sector Transfer) M [Auto] ...
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... 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 select the Serial Port1 base address. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS A8N-VM CSM 2-25 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Onboard LAN [Enabled] Allows you to select the Parallel...
... 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 select the Serial Port1 base address. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS A8N-VM CSM 2-25 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Onboard LAN [Enabled] Allows you to select the Parallel...