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... Chapter 3: Software support 3.1 Installing an operating system 3-2 3.2 Support CD/DVD information 3-2 3.2.1 Running the support CD/DVD 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 3-5 3.2.6 ASUS Contact information 3-6 3.2.7 Other information 3-6 Contents 2.5 Power menu 2-28 2.5.1 ACPI Suspend Type 2-28 2.5.2 ACPI APIC Support 2-28 2.5.3 APM Configuration 2-28 2.5.4 Hardware Monitor 2-30...
... Chapter 3: Software support 3.1 Installing an operating system 3-2 3.2 Support CD/DVD information 3-2 3.2.1 Running the support CD/DVD 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 3-5 3.2.6 ASUS Contact information 3-6 3.2.7 Other information 3-6 Contents 2.5 Power menu 2-28 2.5.1 ACPI Suspend Type 2-28 2.5.2 ACPI APIC Support 2-28 2.5.3 APM Configuration 2-28 2.5.4 Hardware Monitor 2-30...
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This unique adapter eliminates the trouble of plugging in one easy step with customizable boot logos. ASUS M2A-VM HDMI 1- With the CODEC, 6-channel audio ports, and S/PDIF interfaces, you can connect your computer to home theater decoders to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. ...
This unique adapter eliminates the trouble of plugging in one easy step with customizable boot logos. ASUS M2A-VM HDMI 1- With the CODEC, 6-channel audio ports, and S/PDIF interfaces, you can connect your computer to home theater decoders to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. ...
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The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. M2A-VM HDMI ® M2A-VM HDMI Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 12 23 Normal Clear CMOS (Default) You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking, ..., and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 1-2. 4. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. 1.9 Jumpers 1. Except...
The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. M2A-VM HDMI ® M2A-VM HDMI Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 12 23 Normal Clear CMOS (Default) You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking, ..., and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 1-2. 4. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. 1.9 Jumpers 1. Except...
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...to use a PSU with a higher power rating if you intend to install additional devices. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • Do not forget to fit these connectors in only one orientation. ATX power connectors (24...minimum power rating of 300 W power rating. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. ASUS M2A-VM HDMI 1-33 13. ATX12V EATXPWR GND +12V DC M2A-VM HDMI ® M2A-VM HDMI ATX power connectors GND +12V DC +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK Ground +5 Volts ...
...to use a PSU with a higher power rating if you intend to install additional devices. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • Do not forget to fit these connectors in only one orientation. ATX power connectors (24...minimum power rating of 300 W power rating. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. ASUS M2A-VM HDMI 1-33 13. ATX12V EATXPWR GND +12V DC M2A-VM HDMI ® M2A-VM HDMI ATX power connectors GND +12V DC +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK Ground +5 Volts ...
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... to the floppy disk drive or the USB port. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility B318 FLASH TYPE: Winbond W39V080A 8Mb LPC Current ROM BOARD: M2A-VM HDMI VER: 0104 DATE: 12/12/2006 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: C:\ C Note [Enter] Select [Tab]Switch [S] Save [ESC]Exit... FAT32/16/12 format only. • Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 2- Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to go through the long process of...
... to the floppy disk drive or the USB port. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility B318 FLASH TYPE: Winbond W39V080A 8Mb LPC Current ROM BOARD: M2A-VM HDMI VER: 0104 DATE: 12/12/2006 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: C:\ C Note [Enter] Select [Tab]Switch [S] Save [ESC]Exit... FAT32/16/12 format only. • Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 2- Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to go through the long process of...
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.... Save only the updated BIOS file in FAT 16/12 format. ASUS M2A-VM HDMI 2- Under the DOS mode, use (X stands for the name of the floppy disk, CD ROM or USB flash disk you created earlier. 4. Rename the file to M2A-VM.BIN and save it to the folder of the disk assignment) to...to avoid loading the wrong BIOS file. 2. Boot the system in the File Name to update the BIOS using this utility. 1. All Rights Reserved For 690G-SB600-M2A-VM_H-00 DATE: 12/12/2006 Flash Type - All Rights Reserved . File Name to Program: M2A-VM.bin Message: Please input File Name! Type the...
.... Save only the updated BIOS file in FAT 16/12 format. ASUS M2A-VM HDMI 2- Under the DOS mode, use (X stands for the name of the floppy disk, CD ROM or USB flash disk you created earlier. 4. Rename the file to M2A-VM.BIN and save it to the folder of the disk assignment) to...to avoid loading the wrong BIOS file. 2. Boot the system in the File Name to update the BIOS using this utility. 1. All Rights Reserved For 690G-SB600-M2A-VM_H-00 DATE: 12/12/2006 Flash Type - All Rights Reserved . File Name to Program: M2A-VM.bin Message: Please input File Name! Type the...
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... the updating process. • Only the USB flash disk with FAT 32/16/12 format and single partition can support ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3. You can cause system boot failure! Insert the motherboard support CD/DVD to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating... the BIOS! The utility will not see the screen display when the BIOS crashes even if you to the optical drive. 3. 2.1.6 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you reboot the computer. 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Recovering the BIOS from ...
... the updating process. • Only the USB flash disk with FAT 32/16/12 format and single partition can support ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3. You can cause system boot failure! Insert the motherboard support CD/DVD to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating... the BIOS! The utility will not see the screen display when the BIOS crashes even if you to the optical drive. 3. 2.1.6 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you reboot the computer. 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Recovering the BIOS from ...
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... system configuration For changing the advanced system settings For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration For changing the system boot configuration For changing the system tools configuration For selecting the exit options and loading default settings To select an item on the... (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS information. 2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help Phoenix-AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A: Primary IDE ...
... system configuration For changing the advanced system settings For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration For changing the system boot configuration For changing the system tools configuration For selecting the exit options and loading default settings To select an item on the... (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS information. 2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help Phoenix-AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A: Primary IDE ...
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...bar At the bottom of the field opposite the item. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar have their corresponding functions. To display the sub-menu, select the item and press . 2.2.6 Configuration fields These...for the highlighted field Saves changes and exit 2.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on any menu screen means that is highlighted when selected. ASUS M2A-VM HDMI 2-13 The following table lists the keys found in the legend bar allow you can change the value of a field, select it then...
...bar At the bottom of the field opposite the item. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar have their corresponding functions. To display the sub-menu, select the item and press . 2.2.6 Configuration fields These...for the highlighted field Saves changes and exit 2.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on any menu screen means that is highlighted when selected. ASUS M2A-VM HDMI 2-13 The following table lists the keys found in the legend bar allow you can change the value of a field, select it then...
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Primary IDE Master Legacy Disket[tSeT3A2:1122A] Primary IDE Slave [ASUS CDS520/A] SATA1 Disabled [None.].... [ ] SATA2 720K , 3.5 in[.None.].... [ ] SATA3 1.44M, 3.5 in . Installed Memory Usable Memory 512MB ↑↓ :Move ENT5E1R2:MABccept ESC:Abort ...: Setup Defaults F10: Save and Exit Pop-up window with the configuration options for that item. Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit System Time System Date 15 : 30 : 36 Mon, Mar 03 2007 Legacy Diskette A: [1.44M, 3.5 in [.None.].... [ ] SATA4 [None] HDD SMART Monitoring [Disabled...
Primary IDE Master Legacy Disket[tSeT3A2:1122A] Primary IDE Slave [ASUS CDS520/A] SATA1 Disabled [None.].... [ ] SATA2 720K , 3.5 in[.None.].... [ ] SATA3 1.44M, 3.5 in . Installed Memory Usable Memory 512MB ↑↓ :Move ENT5E1R2:MABccept ESC:Abort ...: Setup Defaults F10: Save and Exit Pop-up window with the configuration options for that item. Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit System Time System Date 15 : 30 : 36 Mon, Mar 03 2007 Legacy Diskette A: [1.44M, 3.5 in [.None.].... [ ] SATA4 [None] HDD SMART Monitoring [Disabled...
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...CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A: Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 SATA4 HDD SMART Monitoring 15 : 30 : 36 Mon, Mar 2 2007 [1.44M, 3.5 in .] ASUS M2A-VM HDMI 2-15 Installed Memory Usable Memory ... [1.44M, 3.5 in.] Sets the type of the basic system information. Configuration options: [Disabled] [720K , 3.5 in.] [1.44M, 3.5 in .] [ST321122A] [ASUS CDS520/A] [None] [None] [None] [None] [Disabled] Select Menu Item Specific Help Change the day, month, year and century. Refer to section "2.2.1 BIOS menu...
...CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A: Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 SATA4 HDD SMART Monitoring 15 : 30 : 36 Mon, Mar 2 2007 [1.44M, 3.5 in .] ASUS M2A-VM HDMI 2-15 Installed Memory Usable Memory ... [1.44M, 3.5 in.] Sets the type of the basic system information. Configuration options: [Disabled] [720K , 3.5 in.] [1.44M, 3.5 in .] [ST321122A] [ASUS CDS520/A] [None] [None] [None] [None] [Disabled] Select Menu Item Specific Help Change the day, month, year and century. Refer to section "2.2.1 BIOS menu...
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... the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to set . Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration Select Menu CPU Configuration Chipset PCIPnP Onboard Device Configuration USB Configuration Item Specific Help Press [Enter] to set the operating CPU...
... the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to set . Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration Select Menu CPU Configuration Chipset PCIPnP Onboard Device Configuration USB Configuration Item Specific Help Press [Enter] to set the operating CPU...
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...]. When set to [Yes] and if you want to assign the IRQ DMA and memory base address fields. Refer to the section "IRQ Resources" for boot. Configuration options: [PCI Device] [Reserved] 2-24 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.4.3 PCIPnP Advanced Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility PCIPnP Plug & Play O/S [No... using a Plug and Play capable operating system Select No if you need the BIOS to configure non-boot devices Plug & Play O/S [No] When set to [No], the BIOS configures all the boot and Plug and Play compatible devices. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] Resources Controlled By [Auto] ...
...]. When set to [Yes] and if you want to assign the IRQ DMA and memory base address fields. Refer to the section "IRQ Resources" for boot. Configuration options: [PCI Device] [Reserved] 2-24 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.4.3 PCIPnP Advanced Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility PCIPnP Plug & Play O/S [No... using a Plug and Play capable operating system Select No if you need the BIOS to configure non-boot devices Plug & Play O/S [No] When set to [No], the BIOS configures all the boot and Plug and Play compatible devices. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] Resources Controlled By [Auto] ...
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Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M2A-VM HDMI 2-25 Maximum Payload Size [4096] Sets maximum TLP payload size for the PCI Express devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] OnChip IDE Channel 0 [Enabled] Allows you ... Device Configuration South OnChip IDE Device South OnChip PCI Device HD Audio Device Front Panel Type Primary Display Adapter Onboard 1394 Onboard LAN Onboard LAN Boot ROM Serial Port1 Address Parallel Port Address Parallel Port Mode x ECP Mode Use DMA [Enabled] [HD Audio] [PCIEx] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [378/IRQ7...
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M2A-VM HDMI 2-25 Maximum Payload Size [4096] Sets maximum TLP payload size for the PCI Express devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] OnChip IDE Channel 0 [Enabled] Allows you ... Device Configuration South OnChip IDE Device South OnChip PCI Device HD Audio Device Front Panel Type Primary Display Adapter Onboard 1394 Onboard LAN Onboard LAN Boot ROM Serial Port1 Address Parallel Port Address Parallel Port Mode x ECP Mode Use DMA [Enabled] [HD Audio] [PCIEx] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [378/IRQ7...
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... options: [IDE Controller] [RAID Controller] [AHCI Controller] HD Audio Device [Enabled] Allows you to use as primary boot device. Configuration options: [AC97] [HD Audio] Primary Display Adapter [PCIEx] Sets which graphics controller to disable or enable...IEEE1394 controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Onboard LAN [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard LAN boot ROM. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] OnBoard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard LAN device support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4]...
... options: [IDE Controller] [RAID Controller] [AHCI Controller] HD Audio Device [Enabled] Allows you to use as primary boot device. Configuration options: [AC97] [HD Audio] Primary Display Adapter [PCIEx] Sets which graphics controller to disable or enable...IEEE1394 controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Onboard LAN [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard LAN boot ROM. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] OnBoard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard LAN device support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4]...
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... you to select the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) state to display the configuration options. Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit ACPI Suspend Type ACPI APIC support APM Configuration HardWare Monitor [S1&S3] [Enabled] Select Menu Item Specific Help Select the ACPI state used...
... you to select the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) state to display the configuration options. Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit ACPI Suspend Type ACPI APIC support APM Configuration HardWare Monitor [S1&S3] [Enabled] Select Menu Item Specific Help Select the ACPI state used...
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...display the sub-menu. Configuration options: [Removable] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] [Disabled] 2.6.2 Removable Drives Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Boot Removable Drives Select Menu 1. F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →←: Select Menu -/+: Change Value Enter:... Select SubMenu F5: Setup Defaults F10: Save and Exit 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Power 1st Boot Device 2nd Boot Device 3rd Boot Device 4th Boot Device Boot Device Priority [Removable] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] [Disabled] Select Menu Item Specific...
...display the sub-menu. Configuration options: [Removable] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] [Disabled] 2.6.2 Removable Drives Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Boot Removable Drives Select Menu 1. F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →←: Select Menu -/+: Change Value Enter:... Select SubMenu F5: Setup Defaults F10: Save and Exit 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Power 1st Boot Device 2nd Boot Device 3rd Boot Device 4th Boot Device Boot Device Priority [Removable] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] [Disabled] Select Menu Item Specific...
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... while booting. Setting to section "1.10.2 Internal connectors" for setting details. F1:Help ↑↓ : Select Item ESC: Exit →←: Select Menu -/+: Change Value Enter: Select SubMenu F5: Setup Defaults F10: Save and Exit Case Open Warning [Enabled] Enables or disables the chassis open status. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M2A-VM HDMI 2-33...
... while booting. Setting to section "1.10.2 Internal connectors" for setting details. F1:Help ↑↓ : Select Item ESC: Exit →←: Select Menu -/+: Change Value Enter: Select SubMenu F5: Setup Defaults F10: Save and Exit Case Open Warning [Enabled] Enables or disables the chassis open status. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M2A-VM HDMI 2-33...
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... NumLock. Configuration options: [All Errors] [No Errors] [All, But Keyboard] [All, But Diskette] [All, But Disk/Key] 2-34 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Boot Up Floppy Seek [Disabled] Enables or disables the chassis open status. Configuration options: [6] [8] [10] [12] [15] [20] [24] [30] Typematic ...chassis open status feature. Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec) [6] Allows you to select the rate at which a character repeats when you to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature. Configuration options: [Non-OS2] [OS2] Full Screen LOGO [Enabled] Allows you hold a key. Configuration options: [Disabled]...
... NumLock. Configuration options: [All Errors] [No Errors] [All, But Keyboard] [All, But Diskette] [All, But Disk/Key] 2-34 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Boot Up Floppy Seek [Disabled] Enables or disables the chassis open status. Configuration options: [6] [8] [10] [12] [15] [20] [24] [30] Typematic ...chassis open status feature. Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec) [6] Allows you to select the rate at which a character repeats when you to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature. Configuration options: [Non-OS2] [OS2] Full Screen LOGO [Enabled] Allows you hold a key. Configuration options: [Disabled]...
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...typing the exact characters again, then press . Password Check This field requires you forget your password? Configuration options: [Setup] [System] ASUS M2A-VM HDMI 2-35 The password field setting is changed to continue. numeric characters, then press . 3. To clear the password: 1. Select the ...data containing the password information is required to require the password before entering the BIOS setup or the system. Select [Setup] to boot the system preventing unauthorized use. Press any key to set passwords: To set a password: 1. If you to continue... 2. ...
...typing the exact characters again, then press . Password Check This field requires you forget your password? Configuration options: [Setup] [System] ASUS M2A-VM HDMI 2-35 The password field setting is changed to continue. numeric characters, then press . 3. To clear the password: 1. Select the ...data containing the password information is required to require the password before entering the BIOS setup or the system. Select [Setup] to boot the system preventing unauthorized use. Press any key to set passwords: To set a password: 1. If you to continue... 2. ...