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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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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 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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Secure the card to install expansion cards. Install the software drivers for information on the slot. 5. Align the card connector with the screw you removed earlier. 6. Turn on the next page. 3. See Chapter 2 for the expansion ... necessary BIOS settings, if any. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that came with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. ASUS A8N-VM 1-13 Refer to the card. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that they support. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you...
Secure the card to install expansion cards. Install the software drivers for information on the slot. 5. Align the card connector with the screw you removed earlier. 6. Turn on the next page. 3. See Chapter 2 for the expansion ... necessary BIOS settings, if any. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that came with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. ASUS A8N-VM 1-13 Refer to the card. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that they support. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you...
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... and the card inoperable. 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction 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; 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...
... and the card inoperable. 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction 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; 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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..., Inc. 2.4.4 Chipset The Chipset menu allows you to Change Freq. : Yes uCode Patch Level : 0x41 This option should remain disabled for the normal operation. The driver developer may cause system to malfunction. NorthBridge Configuration SouthBridge/MCP51 Configuration Hyper Transport Configuration Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to display the sub-menu...
..., Inc. 2.4.4 Chipset The Chipset menu allows you to Change Freq. : Yes uCode Patch Level : 0x41 This option should remain disabled for the normal operation. The driver developer may cause system to malfunction. NorthBridge Configuration SouthBridge/MCP51 Configuration Hyper Transport Configuration Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to display the sub-menu...
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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 run the CD. 3-2 Chapter 3: Software support E X E to the optical drive. The contents of ... NOT 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 applications, and utilities that you install Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the...
Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for updates. 3.2.1 Running the support CD Place the support CD to run the CD. 3-2 Chapter 3: Software support E X E to the optical drive. The contents of ... NOT 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 applications, and utilities that you install Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the...
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... operating system versions. AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Driver Installs the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet driver. USB 2.0 Driver Installs the USB 2.0 driver. SoundMAX® AD1986A Audio Driver Executes the wizard to activate the devices. ASUS A8N-VM 3-3 NVIDIA nForce Chipset Driver Installs the NVIDIA® nForce™ Chipset Driver program. 3.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices...
... operating system versions. AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Driver Installs the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet driver. USB 2.0 Driver Installs the USB 2.0 driver. SoundMAX® AD1986A Audio Driver Executes the wizard to activate the devices. ASUS A8N-VM 3-3 NVIDIA nForce Chipset Driver Installs the NVIDIA® nForce™ Chipset Driver program. 3.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices...
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... same for detailed information. Make NV WinXP SATA RAID Driver Disk Allows you to make a RAID driver disk. Make NV Win2K SATA RAID Driver Disk Allows you to create an NVIDIA® Windows® XP Serial ATA RAID driver disk. View the online help for different operating system versions.... 3.2.4 Make Disk menu The Make Disk menu allows you to create an NVIDIA® Windows® 2000 Serial ATA RAID driver disk. ASUS A8N-VM 3-5 If your system is Microsoft® ...
... same for detailed information. Make NV WinXP SATA RAID Driver Disk Allows you to make a RAID driver disk. Make NV Win2K SATA RAID Driver Disk Allows you to create an NVIDIA® Windows® XP Serial ATA RAID driver disk. View the online help for different operating system versions.... 3.2.4 Make Disk menu The Make Disk menu allows you to create an NVIDIA® Windows® 2000 Serial ATA RAID driver disk. ASUS A8N-VM 3-5 If your system is Microsoft® ...
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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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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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...card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Assign an IRQ to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Install the software drivers for the card. 2. Make sure to the card. Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, ... do so may need to the chassis with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Refer to use . 4. ASUS A8N-VM 1-13 The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that you intend to the tables on the slot. 5. 1.8 Expansion slots In...
...card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Assign an IRQ to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Install the software drivers for the card. 2. Make sure to the card. Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, ... do so may need to the chassis with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Refer to use . 4. ASUS A8N-VM 1-13 The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that you intend to the tables on the slot. 5. 1.8 Expansion slots In...
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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 ...
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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...: D0 Cache L1: 64KB Cache L2: 512KB Speed : 2020MHz Current FSB Multiplier: 10x Maximum FSB Multiplier: 10x Able to malfunction. Select Screen Select Item +- The driver developer may cause system to Change Freq. : Yes uCode Patch Level : 0x41 This option should remain disabled for the normal operation. Select an item then...
...: D0 Cache L1: 64KB Cache L2: 512KB Speed : 2020MHz Current FSB Multiplier: 10x Maximum FSB Multiplier: 10x Able to malfunction. Select Screen Select Item +- The driver developer may cause system to Change Freq. : Yes uCode Patch Level : 0x41 This option should remain disabled for the normal operation. Select an item then...
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...4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers 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 hardware. • Motherboard settings... to run the CD. 3-2 Chapter 3: Software support Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for reference only. Refer to avail all motherboard features.
...4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers 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 hardware. • Motherboard settings... to run the CD. 3-2 Chapter 3: Software support Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for reference only. Refer to avail all motherboard features.
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...; GeForce™ 61X0 graphics processing unit driver. AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Driver Installs the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet driver. ASUS A8N-VM 3-3 NVIDIA nForce Chipset Driver Installs the NVIDIA® nForce™ Chipset Driver program. SoundMAX® AD1986A Audio Driver Executes the wizard to activate the devices. USB 2.0 Driver Installs the USB 2.0 driver. The screen display and drivers option may not be the same...
...; GeForce™ 61X0 graphics processing unit driver. AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Driver Installs the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet driver. ASUS A8N-VM 3-3 NVIDIA nForce Chipset Driver Installs the NVIDIA® nForce™ Chipset Driver program. SoundMAX® AD1986A Audio Driver Executes the wizard to activate the devices. USB 2.0 Driver Installs the USB 2.0 driver. The screen display and drivers option may not be the same...
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... for different operating 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. ASUS A8N-VM 3-5 If your system is Microsoft® Windows® XP Service Pack 2-embedded, skip Microsoft® DirectX® 9.0c installation. The screen display and utilities...
... for different operating 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. ASUS A8N-VM 3-5 If your system is Microsoft® Windows® XP Service Pack 2-embedded, skip Microsoft® DirectX® 9.0c installation. The screen display and utilities...