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Contents Notices vi Safety information vii A8N-VM 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 1-4 1.4 Before you proceed 1-5 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.5.1 Motherboard layout 1-6 1.5.2 Placement direction 1-7 1.5.3 Screw holes 1-7 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-8 1.7 System memory 1-10 1.7.1 Overview 10 1.7.2 Memory configurations 1-10 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM 1-12 1.7.4 Removing a DIMM 1-12 1.8 Expansion slots 1-13...
Contents Notices vi Safety information vii A8N-VM 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 1-4 1.4 Before you proceed 1-5 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.5.1 Motherboard layout 1-6 1.5.2 Placement direction 1-7 1.5.3 Screw holes 1-7 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-8 1.7 System memory 1-10 1.7.1 Overview 10 1.7.2 Memory configurations 1-10 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM 1-12 1.7.4 Removing a DIMM 1-12 1.8 Expansion slots 1-13...
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A8N-VM specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Expansion slots Graphics Storage High Definition Audio LAN USB Special features Socket 939 for AMD Athlon™ 64FX/Athlon™ 64 X2/ Athlon™ 64 ... Jack Sensing technology S/PDIF out interface Integrated 10/100 Mb MAC with Realtek® ALC8201CL external PHY Supports up to 8 USB 2.0 ports 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 (continued on the...
A8N-VM specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Expansion slots Graphics Storage High Definition Audio LAN USB Special features Socket 939 for AMD Athlon™ 64FX/Athlon™ 64 X2/ Athlon™ 64 ... Jack Sensing technology S/PDIF out interface Integrated 10/100 Mb MAC with Realtek® ALC8201CL external PHY Supports up to 8 USB 2.0 ports 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 (continued on the...
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... Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessory Application CD Documentation ASUS A8N-VM motherboard 1 x Serial ATA signal cable 1 x Serial ATA power cable 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x Floppy disk...the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! See page 1-8. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction With an integrated low-latency high-bandwidth memory controller and a highly-scalable HyperTransport™ technology-based system bus, the motherboard provides a powerful platform for buying an ASUS® A8N-VM motherboard! 1.1 Welcome...
... Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessory Application CD Documentation ASUS A8N-VM motherboard 1 x Serial ATA signal cable 1 x Serial ATA power cable 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x Floppy disk...the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! See page 1-8. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction With an integrated low-latency high-bandwidth memory controller and a highly-scalable HyperTransport™ technology-based system bus, the motherboard provides a powerful platform for buying an ASUS® A8N-VM motherboard! 1.1 Welcome...
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...(RAID 0, RAID 1) for details. The Hot Swap function is software compatible with a host of system memory using DDR400/333 DIMMs. The ultra-fast 400 MHz memory bus delivers the required bandwidth for details. See page 1-10 for the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and...Gb/s specification provides twice the bandwidth of the current Serial ATA products with existing PCI specifications. 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. PCI Express features point-to-point serial interconnections...
...(RAID 0, RAID 1) for details. The Hot Swap function is software compatible with a host of system memory using DDR400/333 DIMMs. The ultra-fast 400 MHz memory bus delivers the required bandwidth for details. See page 1-10 for the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and...Gb/s specification provides twice the bandwidth of the current Serial ATA products with existing PCI specifications. 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. PCI Express features point-to-point serial interconnections...
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... the module on DIMM_A1 (blue slot). 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction Use any 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 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB, and 1 GB unbuffered ECC/ non...
... the module on DIMM_A1 (blue slot). 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction Use any 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 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB, and 1 GB unbuffered ECC/ non...
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Populated DIMM_B1 (black) - - Populated Populated - Populated Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest DDR 400 Qualified Vendors List for this motherboard. Recommended memory configurations Mode Single-channel DIMM_A2 (blue) (1)* - ASUS A8N-VM 1-11 Sockets DIMM_A1 (blue) DIMM_B2 (black) Populated - Dual-channel (1)* Populated (2)* Populated * Use only identical DIMM pairs.
Populated DIMM_B1 (black) - - Populated Populated - Populated Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest DDR 400 Qualified Vendors List for this motherboard. Recommended memory configurations Mode Single-channel DIMM_A2 (blue) (1)* - ASUS A8N-VM 1-11 Sockets DIMM_A1 (blue) DIMM_B2 (black) Populated - Dual-channel (1)* Populated (2)* Populated * Use only identical DIMM pairs.
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...button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Remove the onboard battery. 3. Reinstall the battery. 5. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. A8N-VM ® A8N-VM Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 2 1 Normal (Default) 3 2 Clear CMOS You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to pins 2-3. Move...erase the RTC RAM: 1. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to default ...
...button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Remove the onboard battery. 3. Reinstall the battery. 5. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. A8N-VM ® A8N-VM Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 2 1 Normal (Default) 3 2 Clear CMOS You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to pins 2-3. Move...erase the RTC RAM: 1. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to default ...
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... auto-detected BIOS information. ASUS A8N-VM 2-17 Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY AMIBIOS Version : 0112 Build Date : 09/07/05 Processor Type Speed Count : AMD Athlon(tm) 64 Processor 3200+ : 2020 MHz : 1 System Memory Size : 240 MB Select...
... auto-detected BIOS information. ASUS A8N-VM 2-17 Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY AMIBIOS Version : 0112 Build Date : 09/07/05 Processor Type Speed Count : AMD Athlon(tm) 64 Processor 3200+ : 2020 MHz : 1 System Memory Size : 240 MB Select...
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...Config Mode Burst Length Software Memory Hole BIOS SETUP UTILITY [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [4 Beats] [Disabled] MEMCLK can be set by the code using AUTO, or if you use LIMIT, you can set one of the standard values. ASUS A8N-VM 2-21 Change Option F1 General... Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. Northbridge Configuration Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Northbridge Chipset Configuration Memory Configuration ECC Configuration NvigpBridge/C51G Configuration Select ...
...Config Mode Burst Length Software Memory Hole BIOS SETUP UTILITY [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [4 Beats] [Disabled] MEMCLK can be set by the code using AUTO, or if you use LIMIT, you can set one of the standard values. ASUS A8N-VM 2-21 Change Option F1 General... Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. Northbridge Configuration Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Northbridge Chipset Configuration Memory Configuration ECC Configuration NvigpBridge/C51G Configuration Select ...
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...] [327.7us] [655.4us] [1.31ms] [2.62ms] [5.24ms] [10.49ms] [20.97ms] [42.00ms] [84.00ms] ASUS A8N-VM 2-23 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] MCA DRAM ECC Logging [Disabled] Allows you to maintain system integrity. Doing this while memory is on. DRAM ECC Enable [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable DRAM scrub redirect, which...
...] [327.7us] [655.4us] [1.31ms] [2.62ms] [5.24ms] [10.49ms] [20.97ms] [42.00ms] [84.00ms] ASUS A8N-VM 2-23 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] MCA DRAM ECC Logging [Disabled] Allows you to maintain system integrity. Doing this while memory is on. DRAM ECC Enable [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable DRAM scrub redirect, which...
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... not required for an IRQ. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for boot if your system has a Plug and Play operating system. YES: Lets the operating system configure Plug and Play (PnP) devices not...
... not required for an IRQ. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for boot if your system has a Plug and Play operating system. YES: Lets the operating system configure Plug and Play (PnP) devices not...
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Contents Notices vi Safety information vii A8N-VM 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 1-4 1.4 Before you proceed 1-5 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.5.1 Motherboard layout 1-6 1.5.2 Placement direction 1-7 1.5.3 Screw holes 1-7 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-8 1.7 System memory 1-10 1.7.1 Overview 10 1.7.2 Memory configurations 1-10 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM 1-12 1.7.4 Removing a DIMM 1-12 1.8 Expansion slots 1-13...
Contents Notices vi Safety information vii A8N-VM 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 1-4 1.4 Before you proceed 1-5 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.5.1 Motherboard layout 1-6 1.5.2 Placement direction 1-7 1.5.3 Screw holes 1-7 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-8 1.7 System memory 1-10 1.7.1 Overview 10 1.7.2 Memory configurations 1-10 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM 1-12 1.7.4 Removing a DIMM 1-12 1.8 Expansion slots 1-13...
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A8N-VM specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Expansion slots Graphics Storage High Definition Audio LAN USB Special features Socket 939 for AMD Athlon™ 64FX/Athlon™ 64 X2/ Athlon™ 64 ... Jack Sensing technology S/PDIF out interface Integrated 10/100 Mb MAC with Realtek® ALC8201CL external PHY Supports up to 8 USB 2.0 ports 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 (continued on the...
A8N-VM specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Expansion slots Graphics Storage High Definition Audio LAN USB Special features Socket 939 for AMD Athlon™ 64FX/Athlon™ 64 X2/ Athlon™ 64 ... Jack Sensing technology S/PDIF out interface Integrated 10/100 Mb MAC with Realtek® ALC8201CL external PHY Supports up to 8 USB 2.0 ports 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 (continued on the...
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With an integrated low-latency high-bandwidth memory controller and a highly-scalable HyperTransport™ technology-based system bus, the motherboard provides a powerful platform for buying an ASUS® A8N-VM motherboard! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout...below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessory Application CD Documentation ASUS A8N-VM motherboard 1 x Serial ATA signal cable 1 x Serial ATA power cable 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x Floppy ...
With an integrated low-latency high-bandwidth memory controller and a highly-scalable HyperTransport™ technology-based system bus, the motherboard provides a powerful platform for buying an ASUS® A8N-VM motherboard! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout...below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessory Application CD Documentation ASUS A8N-VM motherboard 1 x Serial ATA signal cable 1 x Serial ATA power cable 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x Floppy ...
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... technology allowing easy RAID configuration (RAID 0, RAID 1) for details. See page 1-23 for details. Dual-channel DDR memory support Employing the Double Data Rate (DDR) memory technology, the motherboard supports up the PCI bus. ASUS A8N-VM 1-3 This high speed interface is supported only in packets. The Serial ATA II 3 Gb/s specification provides twice the...
... technology allowing easy RAID configuration (RAID 0, RAID 1) for details. See page 1-23 for details. Dual-channel DDR memory support Employing the Double Data Rate (DDR) memory technology, the motherboard supports up the PCI bus. ASUS A8N-VM 1-3 This high speed interface is supported only in packets. The Serial ATA II 3 Gb/s specification provides twice the...
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...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 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB, and 1 GB unbuffered ECC/ non-ECC DDR DIMMs into the DIMM sockets using the memory... only one DIMM module for each channel. • Always install DIMMs with four 184-pin Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. The following figure illustrates the location of the recommended configurations on the next page. • Install only identical...
...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 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB, and 1 GB unbuffered ECC/ non-ECC DDR DIMMs into the DIMM sockets using the memory... only one DIMM module for each channel. • Always install DIMMs with four 184-pin Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. The following figure illustrates the location of the recommended configurations on the next page. • Install only identical...
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Sockets DIMM_A1 (blue) DIMM_B2 (black) Populated - Populated DIMM_B1 (black) - - Populated Populated - Populated Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest DDR 400 Qualified Vendors List for this motherboard. Recommended memory configurations Mode Single-channel DIMM_A2 (blue) (1)* - ASUS A8N-VM 1-11 Dual-channel (1)* Populated (2)* Populated * Use only identical DIMM pairs.
Sockets DIMM_A1 (blue) DIMM_B2 (black) Populated - Populated DIMM_B1 (black) - - Populated Populated - Populated Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest DDR 400 Qualified Vendors List for this motherboard. Recommended memory configurations Mode Single-channel DIMM_A2 (blue) (1)* - ASUS A8N-VM 1-11 Dual-channel (1)* Populated (2)* Populated * Use only identical DIMM pairs.
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... on CLRTC jumper default position. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. A8N-VM ® A8N-VM Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 2 1 Normal (Default) 3 2 Clear CMOS You do not need to clear the RTC when...
... on CLRTC jumper default position. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. A8N-VM ® A8N-VM Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 2 1 Normal (Default) 3 2 Clear CMOS You do not need to clear the RTC when...
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... of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. ASUS A8N-VM 2-17 AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY AMIBIOS Version : ...0112 Build Date : 09/07/05 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...
... of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. ASUS A8N-VM 2-17 AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY AMIBIOS Version : ...0112 Build Date : 09/07/05 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...
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Northbridge Configuration Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Northbridge Chipset Configuration Memory Configuration ECC Configuration NvigpBridge/C51G Configuration v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS A8N-VM 2-21 Memory Configuration Advanced Memory Configuration Memclock Mode MCT Timing Mode User Config Mode Burst Length Software Memory Hole BIOS SETUP UTILITY [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [4 Beats] [Disabled] MEMCLK can be set by the code using AUTO, or if you use LIMIT, you can set one of the standard values.
Northbridge Configuration Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Northbridge Chipset Configuration Memory Configuration ECC Configuration NvigpBridge/C51G Configuration v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS A8N-VM 2-21 Memory Configuration Advanced Memory Configuration Memclock Mode MCT Timing Mode User Config Mode Burst Length Software Memory Hole BIOS SETUP UTILITY [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [4 Beats] [Disabled] MEMCLK can be set by the code using AUTO, or if you use LIMIT, you can set one of the standard values.
