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... Device Priority 2-31 2.6.2 Removable Drives 2-31 2.6.3 Hard Disk Drives 2-32 2.6.4 Boot Settings Configuration 2-32 2.6.5 Security 2-34 2.7 Tools menu 2-35 2.7.1 ASUS Music Alarm 2-35 2.7.2 ASUS O.C. Profile 2-37 Load BIOS Profile 2-37 Save BIOS Profile 2-38 2.7.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-39 2.8 Exit menu 2-40 Chapter 3: Software support 3.1 Installing an operating system 3-2 3.2 Support CD information 3-2 3.2.1 Running the...
... Device Priority 2-31 2.6.2 Removable Drives 2-31 2.6.3 Hard Disk Drives 2-32 2.6.4 Boot Settings Configuration 2-32 2.6.5 Security 2-34 2.7 Tools menu 2-35 2.7.1 ASUS Music Alarm 2-35 2.7.2 ASUS O.C. Profile 2-37 Load BIOS Profile 2-37 Save BIOS Profile 2-38 2.7.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-39 2.8 Exit menu 2-40 Chapter 3: Software support 3.1 Installing an operating system 3-2 3.2 Support CD information 3-2 3.2.1 Running the...
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xi x 9.0 in . M2A-VM specifications summary Manageability WfM2.0, DMI2.0, WOL by PME, WOR, PXE, WOR by PME Special features ASUS Q-Fan ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS O.C. Profile ASUS MyLogo2™ ASUS Music Alarm BIOS features 8 Mb Flash ROM, Award BIOS, PnP, DMI2...ATX power connector 4-pin x ATX 12V power connector Chassis intrusion connector Power Requirement ATX power supply (with 24-pin and 4-pin 12 V plugs) ATX 12 V 2.0 compliant Form Factor uATX: 9.6 in . (24.5cm x 22.9cm) Support CD Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS...
xi x 9.0 in . M2A-VM specifications summary Manageability WfM2.0, DMI2.0, WOL by PME, WOR, PXE, WOR by PME Special features ASUS Q-Fan ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS O.C. Profile ASUS MyLogo2™ ASUS Music Alarm BIOS features 8 Mb Flash ROM, Award BIOS, PnP, DMI2...ATX power connector 4-pin x ATX 12V power connector Chassis intrusion connector Power Requirement ATX power supply (with 24-pin and 4-pin 12 V plugs) ATX 12 V 2.0 compliant Form Factor uATX: 9.6 in . (24.5cm x 22.9cm) Support CD Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS...
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...the card. Assign an IRQ to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you removed ...to use . 4. Align the card connector with the screw you intend to install expansion cards. Turn on the slot. 5. Install the software drivers for later use . Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary ...
...the card. Assign an IRQ to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you removed ...to use . 4. Align the card connector with the screw you intend to install expansion cards. Turn on the slot. 5. Install the software drivers for later use . Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary ...
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When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments; ASUS M2A-VM 1-19 otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. used - - - - Interrupt assignments IRQ Standard function 0 ...Gigabit Ethernet NIC 19 Standard Enhanced PCI to USB Host Controller 22 Standard Dual Channel PCI IDE Controller * These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 A B C D used - - IRQ assignments for ISA or PCI devices.
When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments; ASUS M2A-VM 1-19 otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. used - - - - Interrupt assignments IRQ Standard function 0 ...Gigabit Ethernet NIC 19 Standard Enhanced PCI to USB Host Controller 22 Standard Dual Channel PCI IDE Controller * These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 A B C D used - - IRQ assignments for ISA or PCI devices.
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... to the corresponding sections for the Utilities screen menu. 3. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The Drivers menu appears. 2. See page 3-4 for details on these utilities. The ASUS Update utility is available in the optical drive. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a bootable floppy disk.) 4. ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk...
... to the corresponding sections for the Utilities screen menu. 3. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The Drivers menu appears. 2. See page 3-4 for details on these utilities. The ASUS Update utility is available in the optical drive. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a bootable floppy disk.) 4. ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk...
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.../12/2006 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: C:\M2NPVOC A: WIN98ESE C: NETTERM DRIVERS RECYCLED WUTEMP NEWFOL~1 INSTALL TEST-REB MSDOWNLD.TMP Note [Enter] Select [Tab] Switch [S] Save [ESC]Exit [Up/Down/Home/End] Move ASUS M2A-VM 2-39 2.7.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you press , a confirmation message appears. Please see page 2-6, section 2.1.3 for details...
.../12/2006 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: C:\M2NPVOC A: WIN98ESE C: NETTERM DRIVERS RECYCLED WUTEMP NEWFOL~1 INSTALL TEST-REB MSDOWNLD.TMP Note [Enter] Select [Tab] Switch [S] Save [ESC]Exit [Up/Down/Home/End] Move ASUS M2A-VM 2-39 2.7.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you press , a confirmation message appears. Please see page 2-6, section 2.1.3 for details...
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Use the setup procedures presented in your computer. Refer to avail all motherboard features. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for reference only. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of ...Support CD information The support CD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. 3.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/ Vista operating systems (OS). ...
Use the setup procedures presented in your computer. Refer to avail all motherboard features. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for reference only. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of ...Support CD information The support CD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. 3.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/ Vista operating systems (OS). ...
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... Realtek® ALC883 audio driver and application. The screen display and drivers option may not be the same for different operating system versions. Drivers Installation Wizard Launches the ASUS InstallAll driver installation wizard. 3.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. ASUS InstAll - AMD Chipset Program Driver Installs the AMD chipset program driver. ASUS M2A-VM 3-
... Realtek® ALC883 audio driver and application. The screen display and drivers option may not be the same for different operating system versions. Drivers Installation Wizard Launches the ASUS InstallAll driver installation wizard. 3.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. ASUS InstAll - AMD Chipset Program Driver Installs the AMD chipset program driver. ASUS M2A-VM 3-
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Make ATI RAID/AHCI Vista Driver Allows you to make a RAID driver disk. Most user manual files are in Portable Document Format (PDF). Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a user ... menu allows you to create an ATI® Serial ATA (SATA) RAID/AHCI driver disk for Windows® Vista Operating System (OS).. 3.2.5 Manual menu The Manual menu contains a list of the user manual. ASUS M2A-VM 3- Make ATI RAID/AHCI Driver Allows you to open the folder of supplementary user manuals. Click an item to...
Make ATI RAID/AHCI Vista Driver Allows you to make a RAID driver disk. Most user manual files are in Portable Document Format (PDF). Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a user ... menu allows you to create an ATI® Serial ATA (SATA) RAID/AHCI driver disk for Windows® Vista Operating System (OS).. 3.2.5 Manual menu The Manual menu contains a list of the user manual. ASUS M2A-VM 3- Make ATI RAID/AHCI Driver Allows you to open the folder of supplementary user manuals. Click an item to...
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... Flash 2 2-39 2.8 Exit menu 2-40 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 2-27 2.5.1 ACPI Suspend Type 2-27 2.5.2 ACPI APIC Support 2-27 2.5.3 APM Configuration 2-27 2.5.4 Hardware Monitor...
... Flash 2 2-39 2.8 Exit menu 2-40 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 2-27 2.5.1 ACPI Suspend Type 2-27 2.5.2 ACPI APIC Support 2-27 2.5.3 APM Configuration 2-27 2.5.4 Hardware Monitor...
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... supply (with 24-pin and 4-pin 12 V plugs) ATX 12 V 2.0 compliant Form Factor uATX: 9.6 in . (24.5cm x 22.9cm) Support CD/DVD Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Live Update utility Anti-virus software (OEM version) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. M2A-VM specifications summary Manageability WfM2.0, DMI2.0, WOL by PME, WOR, PXE...
... supply (with 24-pin and 4-pin 12 V plugs) ATX 12 V 2.0 compliant Form Factor uATX: 9.6 in . (24.5cm x 22.9cm) Support CD/DVD Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Live Update utility Anti-virus software (OEM version) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. M2A-VM specifications summary Manageability WfM2.0, DMI2.0, WOL by PME, WOR, PXE...
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...‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that you intend to install expansion cards. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the next page. 3. Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure... IRQ to the chassis with the screw you removed earlier. 6. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. Install the software drivers for the card. 2. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with the slot and press firmly until the card...
...‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that you intend to install expansion cards. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the next page. 3. Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure... IRQ to the chassis with the screw you removed earlier. 6. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. Install the software drivers for the card. 2. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with the slot and press firmly until the card...
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used - - - - ASUS M2A-VM 1-19 otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making...event timer 9 Microsoft ACPI-Compliant System 12 PS/2 Compatible Mouse 13 Numeric data processor 16 Microsoft UAA Bus Driver for High Definition Audio 16 Standard OpenHCD USB Host Controller 17 Standard OpenHCD USB Host Controller 17 Standard OpenHCD... IDE Controller * These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 A B C D used - - When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need...
used - - - - ASUS M2A-VM 1-19 otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making...event timer 9 Microsoft ACPI-Compliant System 12 PS/2 Compatible Mouse 13 Numeric data processor 16 Microsoft UAA Bus Driver for High Definition Audio 16 Standard OpenHCD USB Host Controller 17 Standard OpenHCD USB Host Controller 17 Standard OpenHCD... IDE Controller * These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 A B C D used - - When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need...
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... Bus (USB) ports are available for your reference. DVI-D Out port. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. Following is for a VGA monitor or other protected content. • This motherboard comes with dual-VGA output that features different display on 2 monitors at the same time if you connect 2 monitors to both VGA and DVI-D out... with DVI-I. • To play HD DVD or Blu-Ray Disc, make sure to CRT and isn't compatible with the higher-version DVD player and drivers will affect the playback quality. Using the CPU/Memory of the CPU/Memory, DVD player, and...
... Bus (USB) ports are available for your reference. DVI-D Out port. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. Following is for a VGA monitor or other protected content. • This motherboard comes with dual-VGA output that features different display on 2 monitors at the same time if you connect 2 monitors to both VGA and DVI-D out... with DVI-I. • To play HD DVD or Blu-Ray Disc, make sure to CRT and isn't compatible with the higher-version DVD player and drivers will affect the playback quality. Using the CPU/Memory of the CPU/Memory, DVD player, and...
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... (ISP). Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in Windows® environment. This utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. The Drivers menu appears. 2. 2.1 Managing and updating your system...
... (ISP). Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in Windows® environment. This utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. The Drivers menu appears. 2. 2.1 Managing and updating your system...
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... ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: C:\M2NPVOC A: WIN98ESE C: NETTERM DRIVERS RECYCLED WUTEMP NEWFOL~1 INSTALL TEST-REB MSDOWNLD.TMP Note [Enter] Select [Tab] Switch [S] Save [ESC]Exit [Up/Down/Home/End] Move ASUS M2A-VM 2-39 When you to confirm your choice. 2.7.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you press , a confirmation message appears. Use the left...
... ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: C:\M2NPVOC A: WIN98ESE C: NETTERM DRIVERS RECYCLED WUTEMP NEWFOL~1 INSTALL TEST-REB MSDOWNLD.TMP Note [Enter] Select [Tab] Switch [S] Save [ESC]Exit [Up/Down/Home/End] Move ASUS M2A-VM 2-39 When you to confirm your choice. 2.7.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you press , a confirmation message appears. Use the left...
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...Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. The contents of your computer. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to avail all motherboard features. Refer to your computer, browse the contents of the support CD/DVD to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS...Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability. 3.2 Support CD/DVD information The support CD/DVD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can...
...Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. The contents of your computer. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to avail all motherboard features. Refer to your computer, browse the contents of the support CD/DVD to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS...Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability. 3.2 Support CD/DVD information The support CD/DVD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can...
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AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Driver Installs the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet driver. ASUS InstAll - AMD Chipset Program Driver Installs the AMD chipset program driver. Drivers Installation Wizard Launches the ASUS InstallAll driver installation wizard. The screen display and drivers option may not be the same for different operating system versions. ASUS M2A-VM 3- 3.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed...
AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Driver Installs the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet driver. ASUS InstAll - AMD Chipset Program Driver Installs the AMD chipset program driver. Drivers Installation Wizard Launches the ASUS InstallAll driver installation wizard. The screen display and drivers option may not be the same for different operating system versions. ASUS M2A-VM 3- 3.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed...
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... you to create an ATI® Serial ATA (SATA) RAID/AHCI driver disk. Most user manual files are in Portable Document Format (PDF). ASUS M2A-VM 3- Make ATI RAID/AHCI Vista Driver Allows you to create an ATI® Serial ATA (SATA) RAID/AHCI driver disk for Windows® Vista Operating System (OS).. 3.2.5 Manual menu... user manual. Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a user manual file. Click an item to make a RAID driver disk. 3.2.4 Make Disk menu The Make Disk menu allows you to open the folder of supplementary user manuals.
... you to create an ATI® Serial ATA (SATA) RAID/AHCI driver disk. Most user manual files are in Portable Document Format (PDF). ASUS M2A-VM 3- Make ATI RAID/AHCI Vista Driver Allows you to create an ATI® Serial ATA (SATA) RAID/AHCI driver disk for Windows® Vista Operating System (OS).. 3.2.5 Manual menu... user manual. Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a user manual file. Click an item to make a RAID driver disk. 3.2.4 Make Disk menu The Make Disk menu allows you to open the folder of supplementary user manuals.