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... transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; ii ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF ...OR DATA, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO ...
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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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... your retailer. Contact a qualified service technician or your local power company. • If the power supply is set to fix it , carefully read all the manuals that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before you encounter technical problems with the package. •...
... your retailer. Contact a qualified service technician or your local power company. • If the power supply is set to fix it , carefully read all the manuals that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before you encounter technical problems with the package. •...
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... than the standard parallel ATA with 133 MB/s (Ultra DMA/133) GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND R K8N-VM SATA2 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND K8N-VM SATA Connectors SATA1 Install the Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack1 before using... Serial ATA. The current Serial ATA I interface allows up to 150 MB/s data transfer rate while Serial ATA II allows up to the RAID manual in...
... than the standard parallel ATA with 133 MB/s (Ultra DMA/133) GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND R K8N-VM SATA2 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND K8N-VM SATA Connectors SATA1 Install the Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack1 before using... Serial ATA. The current Serial ATA I interface allows up to 150 MB/s data transfer rate while Serial ATA II allows up to the RAID manual in...
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...to individually set the AI Overclocking item to 240. allows you set overclocking parameters. Standard - The values range from 200 to [Manual]. Select either one of this item is auto-detected by the clock generator to be auto-adjusted. The following item appears only ... using the numeric keypad. If the system becomes unstable, return to adjust the CPU frequency. loads the optimal settings for the system. ASUS K8N-VM 2-19 loads the standard settings for the system. Use the and keys to the default. 2.4.2 JumperFree Configuration Config System Frequency/...
...to individually set the AI Overclocking item to 240. allows you set overclocking parameters. Standard - The values range from 200 to [Manual]. Select either one of this item is auto-detected by the clock generator to be auto-adjusted. The following item appears only ... using the numeric keypad. If the system becomes unstable, return to adjust the CPU frequency. loads the optimal settings for the system. ASUS K8N-VM 2-19 loads the standard settings for the system. Use the and keys to the default. 2.4.2 JumperFree Configuration Config System Frequency/...
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NorthBridge Configuration NorthBridge Chipset Configuration Memory Configuration ECC Configuration NorthBridge/Geforce 6100 Configuration Memory Configuration Memory Configuration Memclock Mode MCT Timing Mode User Config Mode Read Preamble Asyc Latency CMD-ADDR Timing Mode Bank Interleaving Burst Length Software Memory Hole [Auto] [Auto] [Manual] [ 9.5ns] [11.0ns] [2T] [Auto] [4 Beats] [Enabled] Options Auto Manual ASUS K8N-VM 2-21
NorthBridge Configuration NorthBridge Chipset Configuration Memory Configuration ECC Configuration NorthBridge/Geforce 6100 Configuration Memory Configuration Memory Configuration Memclock Mode MCT Timing Mode User Config Mode Read Preamble Asyc Latency CMD-ADDR Timing Mode Bank Interleaving Burst Length Software Memory Hole [Auto] [Auto] [Manual] [ 9.5ns] [11.0ns] [2T] [Auto] [4 Beats] [Enabled] Options Auto Manual ASUS K8N-VM 2-21
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...] [10T] [11T]... [24T] TRWT [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 CLK] [2 CLK] [3 CLK]... [6 CLK] User Config Mode [Manual] Sets the user config mode. Memclock Mode [Auto] Sets the memory clock mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Limit] The following item appears ...when the MCT Time Mode item is set to [Limit]. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] Read Preamble [9.5ns] Configuration options: [2.0ns] [2.5ns] [3.0ns] [3.5ns] [4.0ns]... [9.0ns] Async Latency [11.0ns] Configuration...
...] [10T] [11T]... [24T] TRWT [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 CLK] [2 CLK] [3 CLK]... [6 CLK] User Config Mode [Manual] Sets the user config mode. Memclock Mode [Auto] Sets the memory clock mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Limit] The following item appears ...when the MCT Time Mode item is set to [Limit]. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] Read Preamble [9.5ns] Configuration options: [2.0ns] [2.5ns] [3.0ns] [3.5ns] [4.0ns]... [9.0ns] Async Latency [11.0ns] Configuration...
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...; Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a user manual file. The screen display and utilities option may not be the same for detailed information. ASUS K8N-VM 3-5 ASUS Cool ʻnʼ Quiet Utility This item installs the ASUS Cool ʻnʼ Quiet utility. Click an item to... open the folder of supplementary user manuals. Raid SATA Quick Setup Guide Allows you to open...
...; Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a user manual file. The screen display and utilities option may not be the same for detailed information. ASUS K8N-VM 3-5 ASUS Cool ʻnʼ Quiet Utility This item installs the ASUS Cool ʻnʼ Quiet utility. Click an item to... open the folder of supplementary user manuals. Raid SATA Quick Setup Guide Allows you to open...
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... and to infringe. Products and corporate names appearing in this manual, including the products and software described in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; All Rights Reserved. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR...64257;ed or altered, unless such repair, modification of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. Product warranty or service will not be...
... and to infringe. Products and corporate names appearing in this manual, including the products and software described in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; All Rights Reserved. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR...64257;ed or altered, unless such repair, modification of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. Product warranty or service will not be...
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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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..., disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to fix it , carefully read all the manuals that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected.
..., disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to fix it , carefully read all the manuals that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected.
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K8N-VM specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Expansion slots Graphics Storage High Definition Audio LAN USB Special features Accessories Socket 754 for ... Audio CODEC Supports 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 CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS EZ Flash ASUS MyLogo2™ 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x SATA cable 1 x SATA power cable 1 x FDD cable I/O Shield User...
K8N-VM specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Expansion slots Graphics Storage High Definition Audio LAN USB Special features Accessories Socket 754 for ... Audio CODEC Supports 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 CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS EZ Flash ASUS MyLogo2™ 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x SATA cable 1 x SATA power cable 1 x FDD cable I/O Shield User...
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... transfer rate, faster than the standard parallel ATA with 133 MB/s (Ultra DMA/133) GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND R K8N-VM SATA2 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND K8N-VM SATA Connectors SATA1 Install the Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack1 before using Serial ATA... hard disk drives. 3. The current Serial ATA I interface allows up to 150 MB/s data transfer rate while Serial ATA II allows up to the RAID manual in the support CD.
... transfer rate, faster than the standard parallel ATA with 133 MB/s (Ultra DMA/133) GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND R K8N-VM SATA2 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND K8N-VM SATA Connectors SATA1 Install the Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack1 before using Serial ATA... hard disk drives. 3. The current Serial ATA I interface allows up to 150 MB/s data transfer rate while Serial ATA II allows up to the RAID manual in the support CD.
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... for the system. ASUS K8N-VM 2-19 Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit Allows you to individually set the AI Overclocking item to achieEvSCe tEhxeitdesired CPU internal frequency. allows you to select the overclocking options to [Manual]. Standard - loads the...keypad. The value of the preset overclocking configiuration options. If the system becomes unstable, return to adjust the CPU frequency. Manual - Select Screen Select Item AI Overclocking [Auto] +- Auto - 2.4.2 JumperFree Configuration Config System Frequency/Voltage AI Overclocking [...
... for the system. ASUS K8N-VM 2-19 Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit Allows you to individually set the AI Overclocking item to achieEvSCe tEhxeitdesired CPU internal frequency. allows you to select the overclocking options to [Manual]. Standard - loads the...keypad. The value of the preset overclocking configiuration options. If the system becomes unstable, return to adjust the CPU frequency. Manual - Select Screen Select Item AI Overclocking [Auto] +- Auto - 2.4.2 JumperFree Configuration Config System Frequency/Voltage AI Overclocking [...
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NorthBridge Configuration NorthBridge Chipset Configuration Memory Configuration ECC Configuration NorthBridge/Geforce 6100 Configuration Memory Configuration Memory Configuration Memclock Mode MCT Timing Mode User Config Mode Read Preamble Asyc Latency CMD-ADDR Timing Mode Bank Interleaving Burst Length Software Memory Hole [Auto] [Auto] [Manual] [ 9.5ns] [11.0ns] [2T] [Auto] [4 Beats] [Enabled] Options Auto Manual ASUS K8N-VM 2-21
NorthBridge Configuration NorthBridge Chipset Configuration Memory Configuration ECC Configuration NorthBridge/Geforce 6100 Configuration Memory Configuration Memory Configuration Memclock Mode MCT Timing Mode User Config Mode Read Preamble Asyc Latency CMD-ADDR Timing Mode Bank Interleaving Burst Length Software Memory Hole [Auto] [Auto] [Manual] [ 9.5ns] [11.0ns] [2T] [Auto] [4 Beats] [Enabled] Options Auto Manual ASUS K8N-VM 2-21
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...200MHz] MCT Timing Mode [Auto] Sets the MCT Timing mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following item appears when the Memclock Mode item is set to [Manual]. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] Read Preamble [9.5ns] Configuration options: [2.0ns] [2.5ns] [3.0ns] [3.5ns] [4.0ns]......[9T] [10T] [11T]... [24T] TRWT [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 CLK] [2 CLK] [3 CLK]... [6 CLK] User Config Mode [Manual] Sets the user config mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Limit] The following item appears when the MCT Time Mode item is set to...
...200MHz] MCT Timing Mode [Auto] Sets the MCT Timing mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following item appears when the Memclock Mode item is set to [Manual]. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] Read Preamble [9.5ns] Configuration options: [2.0ns] [2.5ns] [3.0ns] [3.5ns] [4.0ns]......[9T] [10T] [11T]... [24T] TRWT [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 CLK] [2 CLK] [3 CLK]... [6 CLK] User Config Mode [Manual] Sets the user config mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Limit] The following item appears when the MCT Time Mode item is set to...
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... SATA Quick Setup Guide. Anti-virus utility The anti-virus utility scans, identifies, and removes computer viruses. ASUS K8N-VM 3-5 View the online help for different operating system versions. 3.2.4 Manual menu The Manual menu contains a list of the user manual. The screen display and utilities option may not be the same for detailed information.
... SATA Quick Setup Guide. Anti-virus utility The anti-virus utility scans, identifies, and removes computer viruses. ASUS K8N-VM 3-5 View the online help for different operating system versions. 3.2.4 Manual menu The Manual menu contains a list of the user manual. The screen display and utilities option may not be the same for detailed information.