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... thinner, more flexible cables with existing PCI specifications. Serial ATA allows for the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. See page 1-10 for details. PCI Express features point-to-point serial interconnections between devices and allows higher clockspeeds by carrying data in RAID mode. ASUS A8N-VM 1-3 Dual-channel DDR memory support Employing the Double Data Rate (DDR) memory technology, the motherboard supports up the PCI bus. This high speed interface is supported only in packets...
... thinner, more flexible cables with existing PCI specifications. Serial ATA allows for the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. See page 1-10 for details. PCI Express features point-to-point serial interconnections between devices and allows higher clockspeeds by carrying data in RAID mode. ASUS A8N-VM 1-3 Dual-channel DDR memory support Employing the Double Data Rate (DDR) memory technology, the motherboard supports up the PCI bus. This high speed interface is supported only in packets...
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... the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. When the system hangs due to overclocking. eliminates the need to use a DOS-based utility or boot from a floppy disk. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for details. USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from the support...
... the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. When the system hangs due to overclocking. eliminates the need to use a DOS-based utility or boot from a floppy disk. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for details. USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from the support...
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... installed in a chassis). 3. Install the software drivers for later use . ASUS A8N-VM 1-13 Make sure to use . 4. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. Refer to the card. Assign an IRQ to the tables on BIOS setup. 2. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that you intend to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing...
... installed in a chassis). 3. Install the software drivers for later use . ASUS A8N-VM 1-13 Make sure to use . 4. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. Refer to the card. Assign an IRQ to the tables on BIOS setup. 2. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that you intend to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing...
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...port connects a tape, CD, DVD player, or other devices. 3 . This port connects a microphone. P a r a l l e l p o r t . L i n e O u t p o r t ( l i m e ) . Refer to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. 4 . 1.10 Connectors 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1 2 3 4 5 6 10 9 8 7 1 . Audio 2, 4, or 6-channel configuration Port Light Blue Lime Pink Headset 2-s p e a k e r Line In Line Out Mic In 4-speake Surround Out Front Speaker Out Mic 6-speaker Surround Out Front Speaker Out Center/Bass ASUS A8N-VM 1-19 P S / 2 m o u s e p o r t ( g r e e n ) . This 25-pin...
...port connects a tape, CD, DVD player, or other devices. 3 . This port connects a microphone. P a r a l l e l p o r t . L i n e O u t p o r t ( l i m e ) . Refer to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. 4 . 1.10 Connectors 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1 2 3 4 5 6 10 9 8 7 1 . Audio 2, 4, or 6-channel configuration Port Light Blue Lime Pink Headset 2-s p e a k e r Line In Line Out Mic In 4-speake Surround Out Front Speaker Out Mic 6-speaker Surround Out Front Speaker Out Center/Bass ASUS A8N-VM 1-19 P S / 2 m o u s e p o r t ( g r e e n ) . This 25-pin...
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For detailed instructions on Serial ATA Install the Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack1 before using Serial ATA. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for details. See page 3-6 for Serial ATA hard disk drives. 4 . ASUS A8N-VM 1-23 The current Serial ATA I interface allows up to 150 MB/s data transfer rate while Serial ATA II allows up to 300 MB...
For detailed instructions on Serial ATA Install the Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack1 before using Serial ATA. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for details. See page 3-6 for Serial ATA hard disk drives. 4 . ASUS A8N-VM 1-23 The current Serial ATA I interface allows up to 150 MB/s data transfer rate while Serial ATA II allows up to 300 MB...
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... , then follow screen instructions to A 8 N V M . To update the BIOS using a DOS-based utility. Press + during the Power-On Self Tests (POST). Completed. Start erasing.......| Start programming...| Flashed successfully. error message appears if the correct BIOS file is your optical drive. Make sure that contains the BIOS file to display the following. ASUS A8N-VM 2-3 EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for floppy... When the correct BIOS file is found in the drive. EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for the motherboard and rename the...
... , then follow screen instructions to A 8 N V M . To update the BIOS using a DOS-based utility. Press + during the Power-On Self Tests (POST). Completed. Start erasing.......| Start programming...| Flashed successfully. error message appears if the correct BIOS file is your optical drive. Make sure that contains the BIOS file to display the following. ASUS A8N-VM 2-3 EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for floppy... When the correct BIOS file is found in the drive. EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for the motherboard and rename the...
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... IDE Master/Slave; Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. First and Second SATA While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE drive. Setting to Auto allows automatic selection of device connected to display the IDE device information. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS A8N-VM 2-15 Type LBA/Large Mode Block(Multi-sector Transfer) M PIO Mode DMA Mode Smart Monitoring 32Bit Data Transfer [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Enabled] Select Screen...
... IDE Master/Slave; Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. First and Second SATA While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE drive. Setting to Auto allows automatic selection of device connected to display the IDE device information. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS A8N-VM 2-15 Type LBA/Large Mode Block(Multi-sector Transfer) M PIO Mode DMA Mode Smart Monitoring 32Bit Data Transfer [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Enabled] Select Screen...
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...[Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] nVidia RAID Function [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-16 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Main RAID Setup Serial-ATA 1 Serial-ATA 2 nVidia RAID Function BIOS SETUP UTILITY [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Options Enabled Disabled Select Screen Select Item +- Configuration options: [Auto] [SWDMA0] [SWDMA1] [SWDMA2] [MWDMA0] [MWDMA1] [MWDMA2] [UDMA0] [UDMA1] [UDMA2] [UDMA3] [UDMA4] [UDMA5] [UDMA6] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology monitoring support. Configuration options...
...[Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] nVidia RAID Function [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-16 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Main RAID Setup Serial-ATA 1 Serial-ATA 2 nVidia RAID Function BIOS SETUP UTILITY [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Options Enabled Disabled Select Screen Select Item +- Configuration options: [Auto] [SWDMA0] [SWDMA1] [SWDMA2] [MWDMA0] [MWDMA1] [MWDMA2] [UDMA0] [UDMA1] [UDMA2] [UDMA3] [UDMA4] [UDMA5] [UDMA6] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology monitoring support. Configuration options...
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Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Exit AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Configuration JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCI PnP USB Configuration Configure AMD Cool 'n' Quiet support Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. 2.4.1 AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Configuration AMD Cool 'N' Quiet Configuration Cool 'N' Quiet [Enabled] Enabled/Disabled Cool 'n' Quiet Cool 'n' Quiet [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet...
Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Exit AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Configuration JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCI PnP USB Configuration Configure AMD Cool 'n' Quiet support Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. 2.4.1 AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Configuration AMD Cool 'N' Quiet Configuration Cool 'N' Quiet [Enabled] Enabled/Disabled Cool 'n' Quiet Cool 'n' Quiet [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet...
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... [PCI Device] When set to [PCI Device], the specific IRQ is reserved for use of USB devices at startup. When set to [Reserved], the IRQ is free for legacy ISA devices. Configuration options: [PCI Device] [Reserved] 2.4.7 USB Configuration Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY USB Configuration Module Version - 2.24.0-11.4 USB Devices Enabled: None Legacy USB Support USB 2.0 Controller Mode BIOS EHCI Hand-Off [Enabled] [HiSpeed] [Enabled] Enables 1.1 USB host controllers. The Module Version and USB Devices Enabled items show the auto-detected values. If detected, the USB controller legacy...
... [PCI Device] When set to [PCI Device], the specific IRQ is reserved for use of USB devices at startup. When set to [Reserved], the IRQ is free for legacy ISA devices. Configuration options: [PCI Device] [Reserved] 2.4.7 USB Configuration Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY USB Configuration Module Version - 2.24.0-11.4 USB Devices Enabled: None Legacy USB Support USB 2.0 Controller Mode BIOS EHCI Hand-Off [Enabled] [HiSpeed] [Enabled] Enables 1.1 USB host controllers. The Module Version and USB Devices Enabled items show the auto-detected values. If detected, the USB controller legacy...
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...ACPI) version supported. Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Exit Suspend Mode Repost Video on S3/STR resume. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-30 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Select Screen Select Item +- Configuration options: [S1 (POS) Only] [S3 Only] [Auto] 2.5.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume [No] Determines whether to invoke VGA BIOS POST on S3 Resume ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC Support [Auto] [No] [Enabled] [Enabled] APM Configuration Hardware Monitor Select the ACPI state used for system suspend. When set to display the configuration options. 2.5 Power...
...ACPI) version supported. Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Exit Suspend Mode Repost Video on S3/STR resume. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-30 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Select Screen Select Item +- Configuration options: [S1 (POS) Only] [S3 Only] [Auto] 2.5.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume [No] Determines whether to invoke VGA BIOS POST on S3 Resume ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC Support [Auto] [No] [Enabled] [Enabled] APM Configuration Hardware Monitor Select the ACPI state used for system suspend. When set to display the configuration options. 2.5 Power...
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...appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the corresponding menu. A device enclosed in parenthesis has been disabled in the system. Configuration options: [xxx Drive] [Disabled] 2-34 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to display the sub-menu. Main Advanced Boot Settings BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Exit Boot Device Priority Boot Settings Configuration Security Specifies the Boot Device Boot Priority sequence. 2.6 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you set the CD-ROM drive as the first boot device. Select an item...
...appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the corresponding menu. A device enclosed in parenthesis has been disabled in the system. Configuration options: [xxx Drive] [Disabled] 2-34 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to display the sub-menu. Main Advanced Boot Settings BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Exit Boot Device Priority Boot Settings Configuration Security Specifies the Boot Device Boot Priority sequence. 2.6 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you set the CD-ROM drive as the first boot device. Select an item...
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Security Settings BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Supervisor Password : Not Installed User Password : Not Installed Change Supervisor Password Change User Password to change the supervisor password, follow the same steps as in setting a user password. 2-36 Chapter 2: BIOS setup again to display the configuration options. After you set or change the system security settings. From the password box, type a password composed of the screen shows the default N o t I n s t a l l e d. Confirm the password when prompted. Select Screen Select Item Enter Change F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ...
Security Settings BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Supervisor Password : Not Installed User Password : Not Installed Change Supervisor Password Change User Password to change the supervisor password, follow the same steps as in setting a user password. 2-36 Chapter 2: BIOS setup again to display the configuration options. After you set or change the system security settings. From the password box, type a password composed of the screen shows the default N o t I n s t a l l e d. Confirm the password when prompted. Select Screen Select Item Enter Change F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ...
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....0 is a multimedia technology that the motherboard supports. 3.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that enhances computer graphics and sounds. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of your computer so you can enjoy watching TV and movies, capturing videos, or playing games on your computer in healthy operating condition. ASUS Screen Saver Installs the ASUS screen saver. Microsoft...
....0 is a multimedia technology that the motherboard supports. 3.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that enhances computer graphics and sounds. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of your computer so you can enjoy watching TV and movies, capturing videos, or playing games on your computer in healthy operating condition. ASUS Screen Saver Installs the ASUS screen saver. Microsoft...
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... update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you to personalize and add style to use a DOS-based utility or boot from a floppy disk. See page 2-35 for details. eliminates the need to overclocking. USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from the support CD in case the system hangs due to open the system chassis...
... update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you to personalize and add style to use a DOS-based utility or boot from a floppy disk. See page 2-35 for details. eliminates the need to overclocking. USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from the support CD in case the system hangs due to open the system chassis...
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..., type D:\bootdisk\makeboot a: assuming that contains the BIOS file to a floppy disk, then restart the system. 3. e. To update the BIOS using a DOS-based utility. d. Press , then follow screen instructions to prevent system boot failure! • A "Floppy not found in the drive. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard and rename the same to display the following. Press + during the Power-On Self Tests (POST). error message...
..., type D:\bootdisk\makeboot a: assuming that contains the BIOS file to a floppy disk, then restart the system. 3. e. To update the BIOS using a DOS-based utility. d. Press , then follow screen instructions to prevent system boot failure! • A "Floppy not found in the drive. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard and rename the same to display the following. Press + during the Power-On Self Tests (POST). error message...
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.... Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS A8N-VM 2-15 These items show N/A if no IDE device is a separate sub-menu for each IDE device. Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY Primary IDE Master Device : Hard Disk Vendor : ST320410A Size : 20.0GB LBA Mode : Supported Block Mode : 16 Sectors PIO Mode : 4 Async DMA : MultiWord DMA-2 Ultra DMA : Ultra DMA-6 SMART Monitoring: Supported Select the type of device connected to Auto allows automatic selection of the appropriate IDE device type. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. When set to Auto, the...
.... Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS A8N-VM 2-15 These items show N/A if no IDE device is a separate sub-menu for each IDE device. Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY Primary IDE Master Device : Hard Disk Vendor : ST320410A Size : 20.0GB LBA Mode : Supported Block Mode : 16 Sectors PIO Mode : 4 Async DMA : MultiWord DMA-2 Ultra DMA : Ultra DMA-6 SMART Monitoring: Supported Select the type of device connected to Auto allows automatic selection of the appropriate IDE device type. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. When set to Auto, the...
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.... Incorrect field values can cause the system to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to enable or disable the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet™ technology feature. Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Exit AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Configuration JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCI PnP USB Configuration Configure AMD Cool 'n' Quiet support Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit...
.... Incorrect field values can cause the system to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to enable or disable the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet™ technology feature. Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Exit AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Configuration JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCI PnP USB Configuration Configure AMD Cool 'n' Quiet support Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit...
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...USB device is free for USB devices on legacy operating systems (OS). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS A8N-VM 2-29 When set to detect the presence of PCI/PnP devices. Setting to Auto allows the system to [PCI Device], the specific IRQ is detected, the item shows None. Configuration options: [PCI Device] [Reserved] 2.4.7 USB Configuration Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY USB Configuration Module Version - 2.24.0-11.4 USB Devices Enabled: None Legacy USB Support USB 2.0 Controller Mode BIOS EHCI Hand-Off [Enabled] [HiSpeed] [Enabled] Enables 1.1 USB host controllers...
...USB device is free for USB devices on legacy operating systems (OS). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS A8N-VM 2-29 When set to detect the presence of PCI/PnP devices. Setting to Auto allows the system to [PCI Device], the specific IRQ is detected, the item shows None. Configuration options: [PCI Device] [Reserved] 2.4.7 USB Configuration Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY USB Configuration Module Version - 2.24.0-11.4 USB Devices Enabled: None Legacy USB Support USB 2.0 Controller Mode BIOS EHCI Hand-Off [Enabled] [HiSpeed] [Enabled] Enables 1.1 USB host controllers...
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... "Password Installed" appears after you to change the supervisor password, follow the same steps as in setting a user password. 2-36 Chapter 2: BIOS setup After you set a password, this function allows the option ROMs to disabled password. To change the system security settings. From the password box, type a password composed of the screen shows the default N o t I n s t a l l e d. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this item shows I n s t a l l e d. Hit 'DEL' Message Display [Enabled] When set to Enabled...
... "Password Installed" appears after you to change the supervisor password, follow the same steps as in setting a user password. 2-36 Chapter 2: BIOS setup After you set a password, this function allows the option ROMs to disabled password. To change the system security settings. From the password box, type a password composed of the screen shows the default N o t I n s t a l l e d. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this item shows I n s t a l l e d. Hit 'DEL' Message Display [Enabled] When set to Enabled...