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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 Internal connectors Power Requirement Form Factor Manageability Support CD contents 4 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, ACPI 2.... 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 Internal connectors Power Requirement Form Factor Manageability Support CD contents 4 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, ACPI 2.... 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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... power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Refer to the card. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that they support. ASUS K8N-VM 1-15 Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the next page. 3. Keep the screw for the card. ...configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for later use . See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. Install the software drivers for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion ...
... power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Refer to the card. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that they support. ASUS K8N-VM 1-15 Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the next page. 3. Keep the screw for the card. ...configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for later use . See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. Install the software drivers for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion ...
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... groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction used - - - - used When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments; Standard interrupt assignments IRQ Priority Standard Function 0 1 1 2 2 - 3 11 4 12 5 13 6 14 7 15 8 3 9 4 10...
... groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction used - - - - used When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments; Standard interrupt assignments IRQ Priority Standard Function 0 1 1 2 2 - 3 11 4 12 5 13 6 14 7 15 8 3 9 4 10...
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... optical drive. This utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Update. See page 3-4 for the Utilities screen menu. 3. The Drivers menu appears. 2. The ASUS Update utility is copied to : • Save the current BIOS file •...the BIOS version information. Quit all Windows® applications before you to your system. Place the support CD in Windows® environment. The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using this utility. 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS setup
... optical drive. This utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Update. See page 3-4 for the Utilities screen menu. 3. The Drivers menu appears. 2. The ASUS Update utility is copied to : • Save the current BIOS file •...the BIOS version information. Quit all Windows® applications before you to your system. Place the support CD in Windows® environment. The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using this utility. 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS setup
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...that you install Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack 2 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... support CD/motherboard information Click an item to avail all motherboard features. Refer to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for reference only. 3.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 2000/XP operating systems (OS). Always install...
...that you install Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack 2 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... support CD/motherboard information Click an item to avail all motherboard features. Refer to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for reference only. 3.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 2000/XP operating systems (OS). Always install...
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ASUS K8N-VM 3-3 NVIDIA Chipset Drivers Installs the NIVIDIA Chipset Drivers. SATA RAID Driver Installs the SATA RAID Dirver ADI Audio Driver Installs the ADI Audio Driver. The screen display and drivers option may not be the same for different operating system versions. 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. AMD Cool ʻnʼ Quiet Driver Installs the AMD Cool ʻnʼ Quiet Driver. VGA Driver Installs the VGA Driver.
ASUS K8N-VM 3-3 NVIDIA Chipset Drivers Installs the NIVIDIA Chipset Drivers. SATA RAID Driver Installs the SATA RAID Dirver ADI Audio Driver Installs the ADI Audio Driver. The screen display and drivers option may not be the same for different operating system versions. 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. AMD Cool ʻnʼ Quiet Driver Installs the AMD Cool ʻnʼ Quiet Driver. VGA Driver Installs the VGA Driver.
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...Provider (ISP). Visit the Microsoft website (www.microsoft.com) for opening, viewing, and printing documents in Portable Document Format (PDF). ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of you computer so you.... This utility helps you to update the motherboard BIOS in healthy operating condition. 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. ADOBE Acrobat Reader V7.0...
...Provider (ISP). Visit the Microsoft website (www.microsoft.com) for opening, viewing, and printing documents in Portable Document Format (PDF). ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of you computer so you.... This utility helps you to update the motherboard BIOS in healthy operating condition. 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. ADOBE Acrobat Reader V7.0...
K8N-VM User's Manual for English Edition
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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 Rear panel Internal connectors Power Requirement Form Factor Manageability Support CD contents 4 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, ... 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 Rear panel Internal connectors Power Requirement Form Factor Manageability Support CD contents 4 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, ... 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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... system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Secure the card to use . 4. Install the software drivers for information on the slot. 5. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with the screw you intend to the chassis.... 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for later use . ASUS K8N-VM/PVG 1-13 The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that you removed earlier. 6. Make sure to the tables on ...
... system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Secure the card to use . 4. Install the software drivers for information on the slot. 5. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with the screw you intend to the chassis.... 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for later use . ASUS K8N-VM/PVG 1-13 The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that you removed earlier. 6. Make sure to the tables on ...
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... PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1-14 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 - - - - IRQ assignments for ISA or PCI devices.
... PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1-14 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 - - - - IRQ assignments for ISA or PCI devices.
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... your system. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Quit all Windows® applications before you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the optical drive. Place the support CD in Windows® environment. The ASUS Update utility is available...Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Update. 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 a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. This utility is copied...
... your system. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Quit all Windows® applications before you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the optical drive. Place the support CD in Windows® environment. The ASUS Update utility is available...Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Update. 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 a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. This utility is copied...
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.... • Make sure that you install Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack 2 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... support CD Place the support CD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for reference only. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer. The contents of the support CD to the optical drive...
.... • Make sure that you install Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack 2 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... support CD Place the support CD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for reference only. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer. The contents of the support CD to the optical drive...
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NVIDIA Chipset Drivers Installs the NIVIDIA Chipset Drivers. 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. ASUS K8N-VM 3-3 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. 3.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices.
NVIDIA Chipset Drivers Installs the NIVIDIA Chipset Drivers. 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. ASUS K8N-VM 3-3 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. 3.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices.
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...Acrobat® Reader V7.0 is a multimedia technology that the motherboard supports. Microsoft DirectX Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. ASUS Screen Saver Installs the ASUS screen saver. The Microsoft DirectX® 9.0c is for updates. 3-4 Chapter 3: Software support DirectX® improves the ...Windows® environment. 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 ...
...Acrobat® Reader V7.0 is a multimedia technology that the motherboard supports. Microsoft DirectX Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. ASUS Screen Saver Installs the ASUS screen saver. The Microsoft DirectX® 9.0c is for updates. 3-4 Chapter 3: Software support DirectX® improves the ...Windows® environment. 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 ...