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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 Rear panel Socket 754 for AMD Athlon™ 64/ Sempron™ processors Supports AMD 64 architecture that enables.../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 Parallel port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x VGA port 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x Serial port 5.1 channel audio I/O ports (continued on the next page) viii
K8N-VM specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Expansion slots Graphics Storage High Definition Audio LAN USB Special features Rear panel Socket 754 for AMD Athlon™ 64/ Sempron™ processors Supports AMD 64 architecture that enables.../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 Parallel port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x VGA port 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x Serial port 5.1 channel audio I/O ports (continued on the next page) viii
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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 2.0a, SM BIOS 2.3 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x CD in audio connector 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x S/PDIF Out connector 2 x...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 2.0a, SM BIOS 2.3 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x CD in audio connector 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x S/PDIF Out connector 2 x...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.
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The Hot Swap function is supported only in packets. ASUS K8N-VM 1-3 This high speed interface is backward compatible with existing PCI specifications. Serial ATA II technology The motherboard supports the Serial ATA 3 Gb/s technology ... panel and at midboard. See page 1-24 for details. The S/PDIF technology turns your computer into a high-end entertainment system with digital connectivity to powerful audio and speaker systems. See page 1-25 for details. See pages 1-19, 1-22 and 1-25 for details. See page 1-17 for details. USB 2.0 is software compatible...
The Hot Swap function is supported only in packets. ASUS K8N-VM 1-3 This high speed interface is backward compatible with existing PCI specifications. Serial ATA II technology The motherboard supports the Serial ATA 3 Gb/s technology ... panel and at midboard. See page 1-24 for details. The S/PDIF technology turns your computer into a high-end entertainment system with digital connectivity to powerful audio and speaker systems. See page 1-25 for details. See pages 1-19, 1-22 and 1-25 for details. See page 1-17 for details. USB 2.0 is software compatible...
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...: USB3 USB4 Top: RJ-45 Top:Line In Center:Line Out Below:Mic In Realtek 4Mb Flash ROM PCIEX1_1 Super I/O nVidia GeForce 6100 R K8N-VM PCIEX16 CD AAFP Audio SPDIF_OUT PCI1 SB_PWR PCI2 FLOPPY CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Powe nVidia nForce 410 SATA2 USBPW5678 USB56 USB78 SATA1 CLRTC PANEL PRI_IDE 24.5cm...
...: USB3 USB4 Top: RJ-45 Top:Line In Center:Line Out Below:Mic In Realtek 4Mb Flash ROM PCIEX1_1 Super I/O nVidia GeForce 6100 R K8N-VM PCIEX16 CD AAFP Audio SPDIF_OUT PCI1 SB_PWR PCI2 FLOPPY CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Powe nVidia nForce 410 SATA2 USBPW5678 USB56 USB78 SATA1 CLRTC PANEL PRI_IDE 24.5cm...
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... port (purple) Page 1-18 1-19 1-20 Page 1-21 1-21 1-21 1-21 1-21 1-21 1-22 1-22 1-22 1-22 1-22 Internal connectors 1. Internal audio connector (4-pin CD) 8. Parallel port 3. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port 10. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 9. PCI Express x 16... slot Page 1-17 1-17 1-17 Jumpers 1. IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE, SEC_IDE) 3. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 7. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 8. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) 6. USB Device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1234, USBPW5678...
... port (purple) Page 1-18 1-19 1-20 Page 1-21 1-21 1-21 1-21 1-21 1-21 1-22 1-22 1-22 1-22 1-22 Internal connectors 1. Internal audio connector (4-pin CD) 8. Parallel port 3. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port 10. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 9. PCI Express x 16... slot Page 1-17 1-17 1-17 Jumpers 1. IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE, SEC_IDE) 3. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 7. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 8. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) 6. USB Device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1234, USBPW5678...
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... Out. 6. This port connects a microphone. Audio 2, 4, or 6-channel configuration Port Light Blue Lime Pink Headset 2-speaker Line In Line Out Mic In 4-speaker Surround Out Front Speaker Out Mic 6-speaker Surround Out Front Speaker Out Center/Bass ASUS K8N-VM 1-21 This port connects a tape, CD..., DVD player, or other devices. 3. In 4/6-channel mode, the function of the audio ports in 2, 4, or 6,-channel configuration. PS/2 mouse port (...
... Out. 6. This port connects a microphone. Audio 2, 4, or 6-channel configuration Port Light Blue Lime Pink Headset 2-speaker Line In Line Out Mic In 4-speaker Surround Out Front Speaker Out Mic 6-speaker Surround Out Front Speaker Out Center/Bass ASUS K8N-VM 1-21 This port connects a tape, CD..., DVD player, or other devices. 3. In 4/6-channel mode, the function of the audio ports in 2, 4, or 6,-channel configuration. PS/2 mouse port (...
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...;cation that supports up to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. R K8N-VM GND SPDIFOUT +5V SPDIF_OUT K8N-VM Digital Audio Connector 5. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is for USB 2.0 ports. 4. USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC R K8N-VM K8N-VM USB 2.0 Connectors USB56 1 USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND USB78 1 The USB 2.0 module is ...of the system chassis. Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to 480 Mbps connection speed. ASUS K8N-VM USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC 1-25
...;cation that supports up to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. R K8N-VM GND SPDIFOUT +5V SPDIF_OUT K8N-VM Digital Audio Connector 5. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is for USB 2.0 ports. 4. USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC R K8N-VM K8N-VM USB 2.0 Connectors USB56 1 USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND USB78 1 The USB 2.0 module is ...of the system chassis. Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to 480 Mbps connection speed. ASUS K8N-VM USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC 1-25
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... that supports either High Definition Audio or AC `97 audio standard. Connect one end of the motherboard high-definition audio capability. • If you to this connector. R K8N-VM K8N-VM Internal Audio Connector CD (black) Right Audio Channel Ground Ground Left Audio Channel 1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction Internal audio connector (4-pin CD) This connector allows you...
... that supports either High Definition Audio or AC `97 audio standard. Connect one end of the motherboard high-definition audio capability. • If you to this connector. R K8N-VM K8N-VM Internal Audio Connector CD (black) Right Audio Channel Ground Ground Left Audio Channel 1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction Internal audio connector (4-pin CD) This connector allows you...
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... W83627EHG-A Super IO Chipset Serial Port1 Address Parallel Port Address Parallel Port Mode ECP Mode DMA Channel Parallel Port IRQ Onboard AUDIO Onboard LAN Onboard LAN Boot ROM [3F8/IRQ4] [378] [ECP] [DMA3] [IRQ7] [Enabled] [Enabled] [...] [378] [278] [3BC] Parallel Port Mode [ECP] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard high definition audio controller. Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Allows you to [ECP]. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Onboard LAN ...set the Parallel Port ECP DMA. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS K8N-VM 2-27
... W83627EHG-A Super IO Chipset Serial Port1 Address Parallel Port Address Parallel Port Mode ECP Mode DMA Channel Parallel Port IRQ Onboard AUDIO Onboard LAN Onboard LAN Boot ROM [3F8/IRQ4] [378] [ECP] [DMA3] [IRQ7] [Enabled] [Enabled] [...] [378] [278] [3BC] Parallel Port Mode [ECP] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard high definition audio controller. Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Allows you to [ECP]. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Onboard LAN ...set the Parallel Port ECP DMA. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS K8N-VM 2-27
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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. NVIDIA Chipset Drivers Installs the NIVIDIA Chipset Drivers. ASUS K8N-VM 3-3 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. SATA RAID Driver Installs the SATA RAID Dirver ADI Audio Driver Installs the ADI Audio Driver. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices.
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. NVIDIA Chipset Drivers Installs the NIVIDIA Chipset Drivers. ASUS K8N-VM 3-3 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. SATA RAID Driver Installs the SATA RAID Dirver ADI Audio Driver Installs the ADI Audio Driver. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices.
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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 AMD Athlon™ 64/ Sempron processors Supports AMD 64 architecture that enables simultaneous 32... 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 manual (continued...
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 AMD Athlon™ 64/ Sempron processors Supports AMD 64 architecture that enables simultaneous 32... 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 manual (continued...
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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, WfM2.0, ACPI 2.0a, SM BIOS 2.3 1 x Parallel port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x VGA 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x Serial port 5.1 channel audio....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...
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, WfM2.0, ACPI 2.0a, SM BIOS 2.3 1 x Parallel port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x VGA 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x Serial port 5.1 channel audio....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...
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S/PDIF digital sound ready The motherboard supports the S/PDIF Out function through the Serial ATA interfaces. ASUS K8N-VM 1-3 Serial ATA II technology The motherboard supports the Serial ATA 3 Gb/s technology through the S/PDIF interfaces on USB 2.0. Serial ATA allows for...fast 480 Mbps on the rear panel and at midboard. See pages 1-17, 1-19 and 1-23 for details. PCI Express features point-to powerful audio and speaker systems. See page 1-23 for details. USB 2.0 is backward compatible with digital connectivity to -point serial interconnections between devices and allows ...
S/PDIF digital sound ready The motherboard supports the S/PDIF Out function through the Serial ATA interfaces. ASUS K8N-VM 1-3 Serial ATA II technology The motherboard supports the Serial ATA 3 Gb/s technology through the S/PDIF interfaces on USB 2.0. Serial ATA allows for...fast 480 Mbps on the rear panel and at midboard. See pages 1-17, 1-19 and 1-23 for details. PCI Express features point-to powerful audio and speaker systems. See page 1-23 for details. USB 2.0 is backward compatible with digital connectivity to -point serial interconnections between devices and allows ...
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...: USB3 USB4 Top: RJ-45 Top:Line In Center:Line Out Below:Mic In Realtek 4Mb Flash ROM PCIEX1_1 Super I/O nVidia GeForce 6100 R K8N-VM PCIEX16 CD AAFP Audio SPDIF_OUT PCI1 SB_PWR PCI2 FLOPPY CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Powe nVidia nForce 410 SATA2 USBPW5678 USB56 USB78 SATA1 CLRTC PANEL PRI_IDE 24.5cm...
...: USB3 USB4 Top: RJ-45 Top:Line In Center:Line Out Below:Mic In Realtek 4Mb Flash ROM PCIEX1_1 Super I/O nVidia GeForce 6100 R K8N-VM PCIEX16 CD AAFP Audio SPDIF_OUT PCI1 SB_PWR PCI2 FLOPPY CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Powe nVidia nForce 410 SATA2 USBPW5678 USB56 USB78 SATA1 CLRTC PANEL PRI_IDE 24.5cm...
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... 1-23 1-23 1-24 1-24 1-25 1-26 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) 2. PS/2 mouse port (green) 2. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) 2. Internal audio connector (4-pin CD) 8. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 7. Parallel port 3. Line Out port (lime) 6. PCI 2. Digital...
... 1-23 1-23 1-24 1-24 1-25 1-26 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) 2. PS/2 mouse port (green) 2. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) 2. Internal audio connector (4-pin CD) 8. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 7. Parallel port 3. Line Out port (lime) 6. PCI 2. Digital...
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... the function of this port becomes Bass/Center. Microphone port (pink). This port connects a microphone. In 6-channel mode, the function of the audio ports in 2, 4, or 6,-channel configuration. This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or other...a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. 4. Audio 2, 4, or 6-channel configuration Port Light Blue Lime Pink Headset 2-speaker Line In Line Out Mic In 4-speake Surround Out Front Speaker Out Mic 6-speaker Surround Out Front Speaker Out Center/Bass ASUS K8N-VM 1-19 PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for the...
... the function of this port becomes Bass/Center. Microphone port (pink). This port connects a microphone. In 6-channel mode, the function of the audio ports in 2, 4, or 6,-channel configuration. This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or other...a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. 4. Audio 2, 4, or 6-channel configuration Port Light Blue Lime Pink Headset 2-speaker Line In Line Out Mic In 4-speake Surround Out Front Speaker Out Mic 6-speaker Surround Out Front Speaker Out Center/Bass ASUS K8N-VM 1-19 PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for the...
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... USB 2.0 ports. USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC R K8N-VM K8N-VM USB 2.0 Connectors USB56 1 USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND USB78 1 The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. ASUS K8N-VM USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC 1-23 4. The S/PDIF module is purchased separately. R K8N-VM GND SPDIFOUT +5V SPDIF_OUT K8N-VM Digital Audio Connector 5. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) These...
... USB 2.0 ports. USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC R K8N-VM K8N-VM USB 2.0 Connectors USB56 1 USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND USB78 1 The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. ASUS K8N-VM USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC 1-23 4. The S/PDIF module is purchased separately. R K8N-VM GND SPDIFOUT +5V SPDIF_OUT K8N-VM Digital Audio Connector 5. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) These...
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... connectors allow you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card. R K8N-VM K8N-VM Internal Audio Connector CD (black) Right Audio Channel Ground Ground Left Audio Channel 1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction See page 2-26 for a chassis-mounted front...
... connectors allow you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card. R K8N-VM K8N-VM Internal Audio Connector CD (black) Right Audio Channel Ground Ground Left Audio Channel 1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction See page 2-26 for a chassis-mounted front...
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... ROM [3F8/IRQ4] [378] [ECP] [DMA3] [IRQ7] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Allows BIOS to enable or disable the onboard high definition audio controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [378] [278] [3BC] Parallel Port Mode [ECP] Allows you to select the Parallel Port mode. Configuration... Port ECP DMA. Configuration options: [DMA0] [DMA1] [DMA3] Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7] Configuration options: [IRQ5] [IRQ7] Onboard AUDIO [Enabled] Allows you to select Serial Port1 Base Addresses. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS K8N-VM 2-27
... ROM [3F8/IRQ4] [378] [ECP] [DMA3] [IRQ7] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Allows BIOS to enable or disable the onboard high definition audio controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [378] [278] [3BC] Parallel Port Mode [ECP] Allows you to select the Parallel Port mode. Configuration... Port ECP DMA. Configuration options: [DMA0] [DMA1] [DMA3] Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7] Configuration options: [IRQ5] [IRQ7] Onboard AUDIO [Enabled] Allows you to select Serial Port1 Base Addresses. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS K8N-VM 2-27
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AMD Cool ʻnʼ Quiet Driver Installs the AMD Cool ʻnʼ Quiet Driver. VGA Driver Installs the VGA Driver. The screen display and drivers option may not be the same for different operating system versions. NVIDIA Chipset Drivers Installs the NIVIDIA Chipset Drivers. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. ASUS K8N-VM 3-3 3.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. 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. VGA Driver Installs the VGA Driver. The screen display and drivers option may not be the same for different operating system versions. NVIDIA Chipset Drivers Installs the NIVIDIA Chipset Drivers. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. ASUS K8N-VM 3-3 3.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. SATA RAID Driver Installs the SATA RAID Dirver ADI Audio Driver Installs the ADI Audio Driver.