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Contents 2.5 Power menu 2-30 2.5.1 Suspend Mode 2-30 2.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support 2-30 2.5.3 ACPI APIC Support 2-30 2.5.4 APM Configuration 2-31 2.5.5 Hardware Monitor 2-32 2.6 Boot menu 2-34 2.6.1 Boot Device 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 Manual menu 3-5 3.2.5 ASUS Contact information 3-6 v
Contents 2.5 Power menu 2-30 2.5.1 Suspend Mode 2-30 2.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support 2-30 2.5.3 ACPI APIC Support 2-30 2.5.4 APM Configuration 2-31 2.5.5 Hardware Monitor 2-32 2.6 Boot menu 2-34 2.6.1 Boot Device 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 Manual menu 3-5 3.2.5 ASUS Contact information 3-6 v
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x 7.6 in . K8N-VM specifications summary BIOS features Internal connectors Power Requirement Form Factor Manageability Support CD contents 4 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, ACPI 2.... 4-pin 12 V plugs) ATX 12 V 2.0 compliant Micro-ATX: 9.6 in . (24.5cm x 19.3cm) WfM2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II AMD Cool ʻnʼQuiet™ utility ASUS Live Update utility Anti-virus software (OEM version) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. ix
x 7.6 in . K8N-VM specifications summary BIOS features Internal connectors Power Requirement Form Factor Manageability Support CD contents 4 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, ACPI 2.... 4-pin 12 V plugs) ATX 12 V 2.0 compliant Micro-ATX: 9.6 in . (24.5cm x 19.3cm) WfM2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II AMD Cool ʻnʼQuiet™ utility ASUS Live Update utility Anti-virus software (OEM version) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. ix
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1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you removed earlier. 6. Assign an IRQ to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Install the software drivers for information on the slot. 5. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Keep the screw for the card. 2. ... slot that they support. See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. Turn on the next page. 3. Make sure to the card. Refer to install expansion cards. ASUS K8N-VM 1-15
1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you removed earlier. 6. Assign an IRQ to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Install the software drivers for information on the slot. 5. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Keep the screw for the card. 2. ... slot that they support. See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. Turn on the next page. 3. Make sure to the card. Refer to install expansion cards. ASUS K8N-VM 1-15
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... PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction used When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments; used - - - -
... PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction used When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments; used - - - -
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Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The Drivers menu appears. 2. The ASUS Update utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using this utility. 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Update. ...from the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is copied to your system. This utility is available in ...
Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The Drivers menu appears. 2. The ASUS Update utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using this utility. 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Update. ...from the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is copied to your system. This utility is available in ...
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Refer to your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for reference only. Click an icon to display support CD/motherboard information Click an item to avail all motherboard features. Use the setup procedures ... to install If Autorun is enabled in your computer. Doubleclick the ASSETUP.EXE to change at any time without notice. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in this chapter for updates. 3.2.1 Running the support CD Place the support CD to locate the file ASSETUP...
Refer to your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for reference only. Click an icon to display support CD/motherboard information Click an item to avail all motherboard features. Use the setup procedures ... to install If Autorun is enabled in your computer. Doubleclick the ASSETUP.EXE to change at any time without notice. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in this chapter for updates. 3.2.1 Running the support CD Place the support CD to locate the file ASSETUP...
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NVIDIA Chipset Drivers Installs the NIVIDIA Chipset Drivers. 3.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. ASUS K8N-VM 3-3 SATA RAID Driver Installs the SATA RAID Dirver ADI Audio Driver Installs the ADI Audio Driver. AMD Cool ʻnʼ Quiet Driver Installs the AMD Cool ʻnʼ Quiet Driver. The screen display and drivers option may not be the same for different operating system versions. VGA Driver Installs the VGA Driver. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices.
NVIDIA Chipset Drivers Installs the NIVIDIA Chipset Drivers. 3.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. ASUS K8N-VM 3-3 SATA RAID Driver Installs the SATA RAID Dirver ADI Audio Driver Installs the ADI Audio Driver. AMD Cool ʻnʼ Quiet Driver Installs the AMD Cool ʻnʼ Quiet Driver. The screen display and drivers option may not be the same for different operating system versions. VGA Driver Installs the VGA Driver. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices.
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...174; environment. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS Screen Saver Installs the ASUS screen saver. DirectX® improves the multimedia features of any detected problems. This utility helps you keep your computer... Chapter 3: Software support Microsoft DirectX Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. 3.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that enhances computer graphics and sound. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and...
...174; environment. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS Screen Saver Installs the ASUS screen saver. DirectX® improves the multimedia features of any detected problems. This utility helps you keep your computer... Chapter 3: Software support Microsoft DirectX Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. 3.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that enhances computer graphics and sound. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and...
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Contents 2.5 Power menu 2-30 2.5.1 Suspend Mode 2-30 2.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support 2-30 2.5.3 ACPI APIC Support 2-30 2.5.4 APM Configuration 2-31 2.5.5 Hardware Monitor 2-32 2.6 Boot menu 2-34 2.6.1 Boot Device 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 Manual menu 3-5 3.2.5 ASUS Contact information 3-6 v
Contents 2.5 Power menu 2-30 2.5.1 Suspend Mode 2-30 2.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support 2-30 2.5.3 ACPI APIC Support 2-30 2.5.4 APM Configuration 2-31 2.5.5 Hardware Monitor 2-32 2.6 Boot menu 2-34 2.6.1 Boot Device 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 Manual menu 3-5 3.2.5 ASUS Contact information 3-6 v
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K8N-VM specifications summary BIOS features Rear panel Internal connectors Power Requirement Form Factor Manageability Support CD contents 4 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, ... 12 V plugs) ATX 12 V 2.0 compliant Micro-ATX: 9.6 in . (24.5cm x 19.3cm) WfM2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II AMD Cool ʻnʼQuiet™ utility ASUS Live Update utility Anti-virus software (OEM version) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. x 7.6 in . ix
K8N-VM specifications summary BIOS features Rear panel Internal connectors Power Requirement Form Factor Manageability Support CD contents 4 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, ... 12 V plugs) ATX 12 V 2.0 compliant Micro-ATX: 9.6 in . (24.5cm x 19.3cm) WfM2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II AMD Cool ʻnʼQuiet™ utility ASUS Live Update utility Anti-virus software (OEM version) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. x 7.6 in . ix
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... intend to the card. Keep the screw for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Install the software drivers for the card. 2. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that they support. See Chapter 2 for later use . The...press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Assign an IRQ to use . 4. Refer to install expansion cards. ASUS K8N-VM/PVG 1-13 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To ...
... intend to the card. Keep the screw for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Install the software drivers for the card. 2. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that they support. See Chapter 2 for later use . The...press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Assign an IRQ to use . 4. Refer to install expansion cards. ASUS K8N-VM/PVG 1-13 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To ...
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used 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 ...
used 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 ...
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...View the BIOS version information. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Update. The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using this utility. 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Place the support CD in the support CD that allows... you to your system. This utility is available in the optical drive. See page 3-4 for the Utilities screen menu. 3. The Drivers menu appears. 2. 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is...
...View the BIOS version information. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Update. The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using this utility. 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Place the support CD in the support CD that allows... you to your system. This utility is available in the optical drive. See page 3-4 for the Utilities screen menu. 3. The Drivers menu appears. 2. 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is...
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...subject to run the CD. 3-2 Chapter 3: Software support Doubleclick the ASSETUP.EXE to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for updates. 3.2.1 Running the support CD Place the support CD to maximize the features of the support CD to avail ...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 can install to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. 3.1 Installing an operating...
...subject to run the CD. 3-2 Chapter 3: Software support Doubleclick the ASSETUP.EXE to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for updates. 3.2.1 Running the support CD Place the support CD to maximize the features of the support CD to avail ...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 can install to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. 3.1 Installing an operating...
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The screen display and drivers option may not be the same for different operating system versions. ASUS K8N-VM 3-3 AMD Cool ʻnʼ Quiet Driver Installs the AMD Cool ʻnʼ Quiet Driver. SATA RAID Driver Installs the SATA RAID Dirver ADI Audio Driver Installs the ADI Audio Driver. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. NVIDIA Chipset Drivers Installs the NIVIDIA Chipset Drivers. 3.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. VGA Driver Installs the VGA Driver.
The screen display and drivers option may not be the same for different operating system versions. ASUS K8N-VM 3-3 AMD Cool ʻnʼ Quiet Driver Installs the AMD Cool ʻnʼ Quiet Driver. SATA RAID Driver Installs the SATA RAID Dirver ADI Audio Driver Installs the ADI Audio Driver. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. NVIDIA Chipset Drivers Installs the NIVIDIA Chipset Drivers. 3.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. VGA Driver Installs the VGA Driver.
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Microsoft DirectX Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. ASUS Screen Saver Installs the ASUS screen saver. ADOBE Acrobat Reader V7.0 The Adobe® Acrobat® Reader V7.0 is a multimedia technology that the motherboard supports. Visit the Microsoft ...the motherboard BIOS in healthy operating condition. 3.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that enhances computer graphics and sound. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of you computer so you can...
Microsoft DirectX Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. ASUS Screen Saver Installs the ASUS screen saver. ADOBE Acrobat Reader V7.0 The Adobe® Acrobat® Reader V7.0 is a multimedia technology that the motherboard supports. Visit the Microsoft ...the motherboard BIOS in healthy operating condition. 3.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that enhances computer graphics and sound. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of you computer so you can...