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... Priority 2-34 2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration 2-35 2.6.3 Security 2-36 2.7 Exit menu 2-38 Chapter 3: Software support 3.1 Installing an operating system 3-2 3.2 Support CD information 3-2 3.2.1 Running the support CD 3-2 3.2.2 Drivers menu 3-3 3.2.3 Utilities menu 3-4 3.2.4 Make Disk menu 3-5 3.2.5 Manual menu 3-6 3.2.6 ASUS Contact information 3-7 3.2.7 Other information 3-7 v
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ix x 9.6 in . A8N-VM specifications summary BIOS features Rear panel Internal connectors Power Requirement Form Factor Manageability Support CD contents 4 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI, WfM2.0, ACPI 2.... (with 24-pin and 4-pin 12 V plugs) ATX 12 V 2.0 compliant uATX: 9.6 in . (24.5cm x 24.5cm) 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.
ix x 9.6 in . A8N-VM specifications summary BIOS features Rear panel Internal connectors Power Requirement Form Factor Manageability Support CD contents 4 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI, WfM2.0, ACPI 2.... (with 24-pin and 4-pin 12 V plugs) ATX 12 V 2.0 compliant uATX: 9.6 in . (24.5cm x 24.5cm) 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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... that came with the screw you intend to the chassis with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Secure the card to use . 4. ASUS A8N-VM 1-13 Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Replace the system cover... system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the next page. 3. Keep the screw for the expansion card. Install the software drivers for later use . The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that you removed earlier. 6. Turn on BIOS setup. ...
... that came with the screw you intend to the chassis with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Secure the card to use . 4. ASUS A8N-VM 1-13 Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Replace the system cover... system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the next page. 3. Keep the screw for the expansion card. Install the software drivers for later use . The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that you removed earlier. 6. Turn on BIOS setup. ...
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... two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments; used - -- - Standard interrupt assignments IRQ Priority 0 1 1 2 2 - 3 11 4 12 5 13 6 14 7 15 8 3 9 4 10 5 11...
... two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments; used - -- - Standard interrupt assignments IRQ Priority 0 1 1 2 2 - 3 11 4 12 5 13 6 14 7 15 8 3 9 4 10 5 11...
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... detects. Select an item then press to display the sub-menu. 2.4.3 CPU Configuration The items in below sections may enable it for testing purpose. The driver developer may cause system to malfunction.
... detects. Select an item then press to display the sub-menu. 2.4.3 CPU Configuration The items in below sections may enable it for testing purpose. The driver developer may cause system to malfunction.
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Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for updates. 3.2.1 Running the support CD Place the support CD to ...for better compatibility and system stability. 3.2 Support CD information The support CD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to your computer. E X E to the optical drive. Refer ...174; 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for reference only. Click an icon to display support CD/motherboard information Click an item to change at any ...
Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for updates. 3.2.1 Running the support CD Place the support CD to ...for better compatibility and system stability. 3.2 Support CD information The support CD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to your computer. E X E to the optical drive. Refer ...174; 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for reference only. Click an icon to display support CD/motherboard information Click an item to change at any ...
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...™ AD1986A audio driver and application. ASUS A8N-VM 3-3 SoundMAX® AD1986A Audio Driver Executes the wizard to activate the devices. AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Driver Installs the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet driver. USB 2.0 Driver Installs the USB 2.0 driver. NVIDIA GeForce 61X0 GPU Driver Installs the NVIDIA® GeForce™ 61X0 graphics processing unit driver. The screen display and drivers option may not be...
...™ AD1986A audio driver and application. ASUS A8N-VM 3-3 SoundMAX® AD1986A Audio Driver Executes the wizard to activate the devices. AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Driver Installs the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet driver. USB 2.0 Driver Installs the USB 2.0 driver. NVIDIA GeForce 61X0 GPU Driver Installs the NVIDIA® GeForce™ 61X0 graphics processing unit driver. The screen display and drivers option may not be...
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...Pack 2 already includes Microsoft® DirectX® 9.0c. Make NV Win2K SATA RAID Driver Disk Allows you to make a RAID driver disk. The screen display and utilities option may not be the same for detailed information. ASUS A8N-VM 3-5 Anti-virus utility The anti-virus utility scans, identifies, and removes computer viruses. If... system versions. 3.2.4 Make Disk menu The Make Disk menu allows you to create an NVIDIA® Windows® XP Serial ATA RAID driver disk. Make NV WinXP SATA RAID Driver Disk Allows you to create an NVIDIA® Windows® 2000 Serial ATA RAID...
...Pack 2 already includes Microsoft® DirectX® 9.0c. Make NV Win2K SATA RAID Driver Disk Allows you to make a RAID driver disk. The screen display and utilities option may not be the same for detailed information. ASUS A8N-VM 3-5 Anti-virus utility The anti-virus utility scans, identifies, and removes computer viruses. If... system versions. 3.2.4 Make Disk menu The Make Disk menu allows you to create an NVIDIA® Windows® XP Serial ATA RAID driver disk. Make NV WinXP SATA RAID Driver Disk Allows you to create an NVIDIA® Windows® 2000 Serial ATA RAID...
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... Priority 2-34 2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration 2-35 2.6.3 Security 2-36 2.7 Exit menu 2-38 Chapter 3: Software support 3.1 Installing an operating system 3-2 3.2 Support CD information 3-2 3.2.1 Running the support CD 3-2 3.2.2 Drivers menu 3-3 3.2.3 Utilities menu 3-4 3.2.4 Make Disk menu 3-5 3.2.5 Manual menu 3-6 3.2.6 ASUS Contact information 3-7 3.2.7 Other information 3-7 v
... Priority 2-34 2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration 2-35 2.6.3 Security 2-36 2.7 Exit menu 2-38 Chapter 3: Software support 3.1 Installing an operating system 3-2 3.2 Support CD information 3-2 3.2.1 Running the support CD 3-2 3.2.2 Drivers menu 3-3 3.2.3 Utilities menu 3-4 3.2.4 Make Disk menu 3-5 3.2.5 Manual menu 3-6 3.2.6 ASUS Contact information 3-7 3.2.7 Other information 3-7 v
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A8N-VM specifications summary BIOS features Rear panel Internal connectors Power Requirement Form Factor Manageability Support CD contents 4 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI, WfM2.0, ACPI 2.... (with 24-pin and 4-pin 12 V plugs) ATX 12 V 2.0 compliant uATX: 9.6 in . (24.5cm x 24.5cm) 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 9.6 in . ix
A8N-VM specifications summary BIOS features Rear panel Internal connectors Power Requirement Form Factor Manageability Support CD contents 4 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI, WfM2.0, ACPI 2.... (with 24-pin and 4-pin 12 V plugs) ATX 12 V 2.0 compliant uATX: 9.6 in . (24.5cm x 24.5cm) 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 9.6 in . ix
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... the bracket opposite the slot that they support. Install the software drivers for information on the next page. 3. Align the card connector with the screw you removed earlier. 6. Turn on the slot. 5. Keep the screw for the card. 2. Refer to use . 4. ASUS A8N-VM 1-13 See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. 1.8 Expansion slots In...
... the bracket opposite the slot that they support. Install the software drivers for information on the next page. 3. Align the card connector with the screw you removed earlier. 6. Turn on the slot. 5. Keep the screw for the card. 2. Refer to use . 4. ASUS A8N-VM 1-13 See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. 1.8 Expansion slots In...
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IRQ assignments for ISA or PCI devices. When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments; otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable ...
IRQ assignments for ISA or PCI devices. When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments; otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable ...
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... Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. 2-20 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Chipset Settings Options for testing purpose. The driver developer may cause system to malfunction. Select Screen Select Item +-
... Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. 2-20 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Chipset Settings Options for testing purpose. The driver developer may cause system to malfunction. Select Screen Select Item +-
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... systems (OS). Refer to your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Double-click the A S S E T U P . Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for updates. 3.2.1 Running the support CD Place the support CD to install If A u t o r u n is enabled in this chapter for better... compatibility and system stability. 3.2 Support CD information The support CD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software ...
... systems (OS). Refer to your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Double-click the A S S E T U P . Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for updates. 3.2.1 Running the support CD Place the support CD to install If A u t o r u n is enabled in this chapter for better... compatibility and system stability. 3.2 Support CD information The support CD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software ...
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... AMD Cool 'n' Quiet driver. USB 2.0 Driver Installs the USB 2.0 driver. The screen display and drivers option may not be the same for different operating system versions. SoundMAX® AD1986A Audio Driver Executes the wizard to activate the devices. NVIDIA nForce Chipset Driver Installs the NVIDIA® nForce™ Chipset Driver program. ASUS A8N-VM 3-3 3.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available...
... AMD Cool 'n' Quiet driver. USB 2.0 Driver Installs the USB 2.0 driver. The screen display and drivers option may not be the same for different operating system versions. SoundMAX® AD1986A Audio Driver Executes the wizard to activate the devices. NVIDIA nForce Chipset Driver Installs the NVIDIA® nForce™ Chipset Driver program. ASUS A8N-VM 3-3 3.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available...
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... Windows® XP Serial ATA RAID driver disk. Make NV WinXP SATA RAID Driver Disk Allows you to create an NVIDIA® Windows® 2000 Serial ATA RAID driver disk. Make NV Win2K SATA RAID Driver Disk Allows you to make a RAID driver disk. If your system is Microsoft®...; Windows® XP Service Pack 2-embedded, skip Microsoft® DirectX® 9.0c installation. ASUS A8N-VM 3-5 Microsoft® Windows® XP Service...
... Windows® XP Serial ATA RAID driver disk. Make NV WinXP SATA RAID Driver Disk Allows you to create an NVIDIA® Windows® 2000 Serial ATA RAID driver disk. Make NV Win2K SATA RAID Driver Disk Allows you to make a RAID driver disk. If your system is Microsoft®...; Windows® XP Service Pack 2-embedded, skip Microsoft® DirectX® 9.0c installation. ASUS A8N-VM 3-5 Microsoft® Windows® XP Service...