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...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 2-29 2.6 Boot menu 2-31 2.6.1 Boot 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: ...
...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 2-29 2.6 Boot menu 2-31 2.6.1 Boot 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: ...
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...device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables from the existing system before you detect any area where it , carefully read all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using an...waste. vii These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Make sure that your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it may become wet. • Place the product on a stable surface. • If you are not ...
...device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables from the existing system before you detect any area where it , carefully read all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using an...waste. vii These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Make sure that your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it may become wet. • Place the product on a stable surface. • If you are not ...
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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. x 9.0 in . 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 ...
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. x 9.0 in . 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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... motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application CD Documentation ASUS M2A-VM motherboard 1 x Serial ATA signal cable 1 x Serial ATA power cable 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable I/O shield ASUS motherboard support CD User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you for details. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction See page 2-21 for buying an ASUS® M2A-VM motherboard...
... motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application CD Documentation ASUS M2A-VM motherboard 1 x Serial ATA signal cable 1 x Serial ATA power cable 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable I/O shield ASUS motherboard support CD User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you for details. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction See page 2-21 for buying an ASUS® M2A-VM motherboard...
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... plugging in any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is ON, in sleep mode, or in the bag that came with a standby power LED that lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. M2A-VM ® M2A-VM Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction The illustration...
... plugging in any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is ON, in sleep mode, or in the bag that came with a standby power LED that lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. M2A-VM ® M2A-VM Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction The illustration...
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1.5 Motherboard overview 1.5.1 Motherboard layout PS/2KBMS T: Mouse KBPWR B: Keyboard DVI ATX12V 22.9cm (9in) CPU_FAN CHA_FAN Super I/O FLOPPY DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64 ... Top:Line In Center:Line Out Bottom:Mic In RTL8111B ALC883 SPDIF_OUT USBPW1-4 AMD 690G PCIEX16 M2A-VM PCI1 ® PCI2 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power ATI SB600 8Mb BIOS SATA4 SATA2 SATA3 SATA1 PCIEX1_1 AAFP CD PWR_FAN USBPW5-8 USB56 USB78 SB_PWR USBPW910 USB910 CHASSIS PANELCLRTC COM1 24.5cm (9.6in) EATXPWR PRI_IDE ASUS M2A-VM 1-
1.5 Motherboard overview 1.5.1 Motherboard layout PS/2KBMS T: Mouse KBPWR B: Keyboard DVI ATX12V 22.9cm (9in) CPU_FAN CHA_FAN Super I/O FLOPPY DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64 ... Top:Line In Center:Line Out Bottom:Mic In RTL8111B ALC883 SPDIF_OUT USBPW1-4 AMD 690G PCIEX16 M2A-VM PCI1 ® PCI2 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power ATI SB600 8Mb BIOS SATA4 SATA2 SATA3 SATA1 PCIEX1_1 AAFP CD PWR_FAN USBPW5-8 USB56 USB78 SB_PWR USBPW910 USB910 CHASSIS PANELCLRTC COM1 24.5cm (9.6in) EATXPWR PRI_IDE ASUS M2A-VM 1-
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... DIMM sockets. 1.7.4 Removing a DIMM 2 To remove a DIMM: 11 1. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. ASUS M2A-VM 1-17 Align a DIMM on the socket. 3. DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap 1 ... when pressing the retaining clips. Failure to do not support DDR DIMMs. Do not install DDR DIMMs to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 3 2. Remove the DIMM from the socket.
... DIMM sockets. 1.7.4 Removing a DIMM 2 To remove a DIMM: 11 1. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. ASUS M2A-VM 1-17 Align a DIMM on the socket. 3. DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap 1 ... when pressing the retaining clips. Failure to do not support DDR DIMMs. Do not install DDR DIMMs to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 3 2. Remove the DIMM from the socket.
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Failure to do so may need to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Keep the screw for the expansion ...is already installed in a chassis). 3. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Secure the card to the card. Turn on... BIOS setup. 2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the next page. 3. Refer to use . 4. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that ...
Failure to do so may need to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Keep the screw for the expansion ...is already installed in a chassis). 3. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Secure the card to the card. Turn on... BIOS setup. 2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the next page. 3. Refer to use . 4. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that ...
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...memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. M2A-VM ® M2A-VM.Clear.RTC.RAM CLRTC 12 23 Normal Clear CMOS (Default) You do not need to clear the RTC when the... re-enter data. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. 1.9 Jumpers 1. You can automatically reset parameter settings to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. ASUS M2A-VM 1-21 Remove the onboard battery. 3. Keep the cap on...
...memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. M2A-VM ® M2A-VM.Clear.RTC.RAM CLRTC 12 23 Normal Clear CMOS (Default) You do not need to clear the RTC when the... re-enter data. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. 1.9 Jumpers 1. You can automatically reset parameter settings to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. ASUS M2A-VM 1-21 Remove the onboard battery. 3. Keep the cap on...
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...current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in the BIOS. KBPWR 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB M2A-VM ® M2A-VM.Keyboard.power.setting 1-22 Chapter 1: Product ...introduction The USBPW1-4 jumpers are for each USB port; otherwise, the system will not power up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. Set to +5VSB to additional USB ports. This feature requires an ATX power...
...current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in the BIOS. KBPWR 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB M2A-VM ® M2A-VM.Keyboard.power.setting 1-22 Chapter 1: Product ...introduction The USBPW1-4 jumpers are for each USB port; otherwise, the system will not power up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. Set to +5VSB to additional USB ports. This feature requires an ATX power...
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...connectors. These are not jumpers! M2A-VM ® SPDIF_OUT +5V SPDIFOUT GND M2A-VM Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port(s). Only CPU Fan supports Q-Fan. DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, making sure that the black ...Power Fan connectors. (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin PWR_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN1) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350mA~740mA (8.88W max.) or a total of 1A~2.22A (26.64W max.) at the back of the connector. CPU_FAN CHA_FAN Rotation +12V GND GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM M2A-VM...
...connectors. These are not jumpers! M2A-VM ® SPDIF_OUT +5V SPDIFOUT GND M2A-VM Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port(s). Only CPU Fan supports Q-Fan. DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, making sure that the black ...Power Fan connectors. (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin PWR_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN1) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350mA~740mA (8.88W max.) or a total of 1A~2.22A (26.64W max.) at the back of the connector. CPU_FAN CHA_FAN Rotation +12V GND GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM M2A-VM...
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...-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are designed to connect the 4-pin ATX +12 V power plug; ATX12V EATXPWR GND +12V DC M2A-VM ® M2A-VM.ATX.power.connectors GND +12V DC +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK Ground +5 Volts Ground +5 Volts Ground +3 Volts +3 Volts Ground +5 ...recommend that the PSU has a minimum power rating of 300 W power rating. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • You must install a PSU with more power-consuming devices. ASUS M2A-VM 1-31 The system may become unstable or...
...-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are designed to connect the 4-pin ATX +12 V power plug; ATX12V EATXPWR GND +12V DC M2A-VM ® M2A-VM.ATX.power.connectors GND +12V DC +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK Ground +5 Volts Ground +5 Volts Ground +3 Volts +3 Volts Ground +5 ...recommend that the PSU has a minimum power rating of 300 W power rating. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • You must install a PSU with more power-consuming devices. ASUS M2A-VM 1-31 The system may become unstable or...
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.... The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. PWR Ground Reset Ground M2A-VM ® M2A-VM.System.panel.connector IDE_LED RESET PWRSW * Requires an ATX power supply. • System power LED This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the...
.... The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. PWR Ground Reset Ground M2A-VM ® M2A-VM.System.panel.connector IDE_LED RESET PWRSW * Requires an ATX power supply. • System power LED This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the...
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... download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. You can launch the EZ Flash 2 by pressing + during POST to display the following. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility B318 FLASH TYPE: Winbond W39V080A 8Mb LPC Current ROM BOARD: M2A-VM 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 [Up/Down/Home/End] Move (2) Enter BIOS setup program. Press + during the Power-On Self Tests (POST). 2.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ...
... download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. You can launch the EZ Flash 2 by pressing + during POST to display the following. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility B318 FLASH TYPE: Winbond W39V080A 8Mb LPC Current ROM BOARD: M2A-VM 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 [Up/Down/Home/End] Move (2) Enter BIOS setup program. Press + during the Power-On Self Tests (POST). 2.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ...
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...OK Write OK No Update Write Fail Warning: Don't Turn Off Power Or Reset System! Press when the utility prompts you have successfully Flash Type - All Rights Reserved ROM or a USB flash disk For 690G-SB600-M2A-VM_H-00 DATE: 12/12/2006 and starts flashing the BIOS ... Reset 2- Chapter 2: BIOS setup File Name to Program: M2A-VM.bin Remove the floppy disk then press to restart Flashing Complete Press to Program: M2A-VM.bin Programming Flash Memory - The utility displays a Flashing Complete AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.17 file in the floppy disk, CD (C) Phoenix ...
...OK Write OK No Update Write Fail Warning: Don't Turn Off Power Or Reset System! Press when the utility prompts you have successfully Flash Type - All Rights Reserved ROM or a USB flash disk For 690G-SB600-M2A-VM_H-00 DATE: 12/12/2006 and starts flashing the BIOS ... Reset 2- Chapter 2: BIOS setup File Name to Program: M2A-VM.bin Remove the floppy disk then press to restart Flashing Complete Press to Program: M2A-VM.bin Programming Flash Memory - The utility displays a Flashing Complete AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.17 file in the floppy disk, CD (C) Phoenix ...
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...under the Exit Menu. Use the BIOS Setup program when you are not prompted to use as possible. For example, you can change the power management settings. Being a menu-driven program, it as easy to enter the Setup utility; If the system becomes unstable after POST, restart the... system provides you scroll through the various sub-menus and make it lets you with its test routines. Do this program. ASUS M2A-VM 2-11 2.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable Low-Pin Count (LPC) chip that the computer can recognize these changes and record them in the CMOS RAM...
...under the Exit Menu. Use the BIOS Setup program when you are not prompted to use as possible. For example, you can change the power management settings. Being a menu-driven program, it as easy to enter the Setup utility; If the system becomes unstable after POST, restart the... system provides you scroll through the various sub-menus and make it lets you with its test routines. Do this program. ASUS M2A-VM 2-11 2.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable Low-Pin Count (LPC) chip that the computer can recognize these changes and record them in the CMOS RAM...
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..., and may not exactly match what you see on the keyboard until the desired item is highlighted. • The BIOS setup screens shown in .] [ST321122A] [ASUS CDS520/A] [None] [None] [None] [None] [Disabled] Select Menu Item Specific Help Change the day, month, year and century. Installed Memory Usable Memory 512MB... F10: Save and Exit Legend bar 2.2.2 Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items: Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit For changing the basic system configuration For changing the advanced system settings For changing the advanced...
..., and may not exactly match what you see on the keyboard until the desired item is highlighted. • The BIOS setup screens shown in .] [ST321122A] [ASUS CDS520/A] [None] [None] [None] [None] [Disabled] Select Menu Item Specific Help Change the day, month, year and century. Installed Memory Usable Memory 512MB... F10: Save and Exit Legend bar 2.2.2 Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items: Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit For changing the basic system configuration For changing the advanced system settings For changing the advanced...
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... A solid triangle before each item on the menu bar displays the specific items for the highlighted field Scrolls forward through the various setup menus. ASUS M2A-VM 2-13 To display the sub-menu, select the item and press . 2.2.6 Configuration fields These fields show the values for the menu items. ... through the values for that the iteam has a sub-menu. 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. Navigation Key Left or Right arrow Up or Down arrow Page Down or -...
... A solid triangle before each item on the menu bar displays the specific items for the highlighted field Scrolls forward through the various setup menus. ASUS M2A-VM 2-13 To display the sub-menu, select the item and press . 2.2.6 Configuration fields These fields show the values for the menu items. ... through the values for that the iteam has a sub-menu. 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. Navigation Key Left or Right arrow Up or Down arrow Page Down or -...
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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 . 2.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display a pop-up menu 2.2.8 ... F5: 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 2006 Legacy Diskette A: [1.44M, 3.5 in [.None.].... [ ] SATA4 [None] HDD SMART Monitoring [...
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 . 2.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display a pop-up menu 2.2.8 ... F5: 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 2006 Legacy Diskette A: [1.44M, 3.5 in [.None.].... [ ] SATA4 [None] HDD SMART Monitoring [...
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...-Award BIOS 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 2006 [1.44M, 3.5 in .] ASUS M2A-VM 2-15 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...
...-Award BIOS 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 2006 [1.44M, 3.5 in .] ASUS M2A-VM 2-15 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...