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...-bit computing, the next generation technology to different resolution and refresh rates. See page 1-13 for Serial ATA 3Gb/s. ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 3 1- 12/27/07 4:37:40 PM The interface of this motherboard supports dual VGA output of both DVI-D and RGB, and is HDCP compliant allowing playback of digital display devices such as LCD monitor. Dual-Core CPU Enjoy the extraordinary CPU power...
...-bit computing, the next generation technology to different resolution and refresh rates. See page 1-13 for Serial ATA 3Gb/s. ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 3 1- 12/27/07 4:37:40 PM The interface of this motherboard supports dual VGA output of both DVI-D and RGB, and is HDCP compliant allowing playback of digital display devices such as LCD monitor. Dual-Core CPU Enjoy the extraordinary CPU power...
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... the audio I /O interconnect technology that speeds up the PCI bus. High Definition Audio The onboard 6-channel ALC662 High Definition audio CODEC enables high-quality audio which automatically detects peripherals plugged into a high-end entertainment system with existing PCI specifications. See page 1-23 for details. ALC662 also supports Windows® Vista Premium. PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I /O jacks. See page 1-20 for details. PCI Express features point‑to powerful audio and speaker systems. 1- E3608_M2N-VM...
... the audio I /O interconnect technology that speeds up the PCI bus. High Definition Audio The onboard 6-channel ALC662 High Definition audio CODEC enables high-quality audio which automatically detects peripherals plugged into a high-end entertainment system with existing PCI specifications. See page 1-23 for details. ALC662 also supports Windows® Vista Premium. PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I /O jacks. See page 1-20 for details. PCI Express features point‑to powerful audio and speaker systems. 1- E3608_M2N-VM...
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... and recyclable products and packaging to launch the utility and update the BIOS without preparing a bootable diskette or using an OS-based flash utility. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS Q-Fan technology ASUS Q-Fan technology intelligently adjusts CPU fan speeds according to system loading to restore corrupted BIOS data from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. When the system hangs due to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. Simply press the predefined hotkey...
... and recyclable products and packaging to launch the utility and update the BIOS without preparing a bootable diskette or using an OS-based flash utility. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS Q-Fan technology ASUS Q-Fan technology intelligently adjusts CPU fan speeds according to system loading to restore corrupted BIOS data from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. When the system hangs due to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. Simply press the predefined hotkey...
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... cards. Turn on the next page. 3. Install the software drivers for information on the slot. 5. Make sure to the chassis with the screw you removed earlier. 6. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Assign an IRQ to the tables on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure...
... cards. Turn on the next page. 3. Install the software drivers for information on the slot. 5. Make sure to the chassis with the screw you removed earlier. 6. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Assign an IRQ to the tables on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure...
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.../2 keyboard 4 Communications Port (COM1)* 6 Standard floppy disk controller 8 High precision event timer 9 Microsoft ACPI-Compliant System 12 PS/2 Compatible Mouse 13 Numeric data processor 14 Primary IDE Channel 10 NVIDIA nForce PCI System Management 16 NVIDIA nForce 6800 LE 20 Microsoft UAA Bus Driver for High Definition Audio 21 Standard Enhanced PCI to USB Host Controller 21 Standard Dual Channel PCI IDE Controller 22 NVIDIA network Bus Enumerator 22 Standard Enhanced PCI to USB Host Controller 23 Standard OpenHCD USB...
.../2 keyboard 4 Communications Port (COM1)* 6 Standard floppy disk controller 8 High precision event timer 9 Microsoft ACPI-Compliant System 12 PS/2 Compatible Mouse 13 Numeric data processor 14 Primary IDE Channel 10 NVIDIA nForce PCI System Management 16 NVIDIA nForce 6800 LE 20 Microsoft UAA Bus Driver for High Definition Audio 21 Standard Enhanced PCI to USB Host Controller 21 Standard Dual Channel PCI IDE Controller 22 NVIDIA network Bus Enumerator 22 Standard Enhanced PCI to USB Host Controller 23 Standard OpenHCD USB...
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... passwords. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! 1.9 Jumpers 1. For system failure due to default values. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Remove the onboard battery. 3. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM...
... passwords. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! 1.9 Jumpers 1. For system failure due to default values. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Remove the onboard battery. 3. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM...
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ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2- E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 2 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 12/27/07 4:39:11 PM ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment.) Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a floppy disk, USB Flash, or the motherboard support CD during POST.) 2. Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk in case you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input...
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2- E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 2 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 12/27/07 4:39:11 PM ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment.) Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a floppy disk, USB Flash, or the motherboard support CD during POST.) 2. Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk in case you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input...
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... 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears. Windows® Vista environment a. Insert a formatted, high density 1.44 MB floppy disk to the bootable floppy disk. Click Start. 2. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the floppy disk drive. Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive. b. Windows® XP environment a. b. c. d. Click File from the format options field, then click Start. b. 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. e. Select the Create an MS-DOS startup disk check box. ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM...
... 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears. Windows® Vista environment a. Insert a formatted, high density 1.44 MB floppy disk to the bootable floppy disk. Click Start. 2. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the floppy disk drive. Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive. b. Windows® XP environment a. b. c. d. Click File from the format options field, then click Start. b. 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. e. Select the Create an MS-DOS startup disk check box. ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM...
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... BIOS recovery... Floppy found , the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. Reading file "M2NVMDVI.ROM". You can cause system boot failure! 4. Checking for the original or updated BIOS file. Turn on the system. 2. The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the floppy disk for floppy... Checking for floppy... Doing so can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support CD, a floppy disk or a USB flash disk that contains the updated BIOS file. • Prepare the motherboard support CD, the floppy disk or the USB...
... BIOS recovery... Floppy found , the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. Reading file "M2NVMDVI.ROM". You can cause system boot failure! 4. Checking for the original or updated BIOS file. Turn on the system. 2. The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the floppy disk for floppy... Checking for floppy... Doing so can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support CD, a floppy disk or a USB flash disk that contains the updated BIOS file. • Prepare the motherboard support CD, the floppy disk or the USB...
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... Windows® environment. The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using this utility. The utility will automatically checks the devices for the Utilities screen menu. 3. See page 3-5 for the BIOS file When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 4. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Quit all Windows® applications before you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the optical drive. ASUS M2N-VM...
... Windows® environment. The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using this utility. The utility will automatically checks the devices for the Utilities screen menu. 3. See page 3-5 for the BIOS file When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 4. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Quit all Windows® applications before you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the optical drive. ASUS M2N-VM...
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... that is user‑configurable, you can change the value of a field, select it then press to display a list of options. To change the value of the field opposite the item. Configure DRAM Timing by SPD Memory Acceleration Mode DRAM Idle Timer DRAm Refresh Rate [Enabled] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] Graphic Adapter Priority Graphics Aperture Size Spread Spectrum [AGP/PCI] [ 64 MB] [Enabled] ICH Delayed Transaction [Enabled] MPS Revision [1.4] Pop-up window with the configuration options for...
... that is user‑configurable, you can change the value of a field, select it then press to display a list of options. To change the value of the field opposite the item. Configure DRAM Timing by SPD Memory Acceleration Mode DRAM Idle Timer DRAm Refresh Rate [Enabled] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] Graphic Adapter Priority Graphics Aperture Size Spread Spectrum [AGP/PCI] [ 64 MB] [Enabled] ICH Delayed Transaction [Enabled] MPS Revision [1.4] Pop-up window with the configuration options for...
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...Master/Slave Channel [Disabled] Allows you to disable or enable the Serial-ATA Secondary Master/Slave Channel. Select an item then press if you to configure the item. SATA Primary Master/Slave Channel [Disabled] Allows you wish to disable or enable the Serial-ATA Primary Master/Slave Channel. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2-16 E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 5 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 12/27/07 4:39:41 PM IDE Configuration Onboard IDE Controller [Enabled] Serial-ATA Devices [Enabled] SATA Mode select [SATA Mode] Onboard IDE Controller [Enabled] Allows you to [RAID Mode].
...Master/Slave Channel [Disabled] Allows you to disable or enable the Serial-ATA Secondary Master/Slave Channel. Select an item then press if you to configure the item. SATA Primary Master/Slave Channel [Disabled] Allows you wish to disable or enable the Serial-ATA Primary Master/Slave Channel. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2-16 E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 5 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 12/27/07 4:39:41 PM IDE Configuration Onboard IDE Controller [Enabled] Serial-ATA Devices [Enabled] SATA Mode select [SATA Mode] Onboard IDE Controller [Enabled] Allows you to [RAID Mode].
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... no IDE device is a separate sub-menu for each IDE device. Select ARMD (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your device is either a ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive. Setting to Auto allows automatic selection of device connected to the system The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and SMART monitoring). Setting to display the IDE device information. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM...
... no IDE device is a separate sub-menu for each IDE device. Select ARMD (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your device is either a ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive. Setting to Auto allows automatic selection of device connected to the system The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and SMART monitoring). Setting to display the IDE device information. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM...
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.... Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 8 2-19 12/27/07 4:39:43 PM 2.3.6 SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, and SATA4 While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA devices. There is a separate sub-menu for each SATA device. Setting to display the SATA device information. Third IDE Master Device : Hard Disk Vendor : ST380011AS Size : 80.0GB LBA Mode : Supported Block Mode : 16Sectors PIO Mode : 4 Async DMA : MultiWord DMA-2 Ultra DMA : Ultra DMA-6 SMART Monitoring: Supported...
.... Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 8 2-19 12/27/07 4:39:43 PM 2.3.6 SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, and SATA4 While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA devices. There is a separate sub-menu for each SATA device. Setting to display the SATA device information. Third IDE Master Device : Hard Disk Vendor : ST380011AS Size : 80.0GB LBA Mode : Supported Block Mode : 16Sectors PIO Mode : 4 Async DMA : MultiWord DMA-2 Ultra DMA : Ultra DMA-6 SMART Monitoring: Supported...
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...] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. AMIBIOS Version : 0113 Build Date : 08/01/07 Processor Type Speed Count : AMD Athlon(tm) 64 X2 Dual Core Processor 3800+ : 1800MHz : 2 System Memory Usable Size: 256MB AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory 2-20 E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 9 Chapter 2: BIOS...
...] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. AMIBIOS Version : 0113 Build Date : 08/01/07 Processor Type Speed Count : AMD Athlon(tm) 64 X2 Dual Core Processor 3800+ : 1800MHz : 2 System Memory Usable Size: 256MB AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory 2-20 E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 9 Chapter 2: BIOS...
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...from high to low Primary Graphics Adapter [PCIE-> PCI -> IGP] Display Device Priority, from high to set or disable the OnBoard LAN. Configuration options: [AC97] [HD Audio] OnBoard LAN [�A��u�t�o�] Allows you to set HD Audio mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Front Panel Select [HD Audio] Allows you to set or disable the AZALIA AUDIO. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] OnBoard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the OnBoard LAN Boot ROM. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS M2N-VM...
...from high to low Primary Graphics Adapter [PCIE-> PCI -> IGP] Display Device Priority, from high to set or disable the OnBoard LAN. Configuration options: [AC97] [HD Audio] OnBoard LAN [�A��u�t�o�] Allows you to set HD Audio mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Front Panel Select [HD Audio] Allows you to set or disable the AZALIA AUDIO. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] OnBoard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the OnBoard LAN Boot ROM. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS M2N-VM...
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...options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 22 2-33 12/27/07 4:40:05 PM USB Configuration Module Version - 2.24.1-13.4 USB Devices Enabled: 1 Drive USB 1.1 Controller [Enabled] USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] Legacy USB Support [Auto] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] BIOS EHCI Hand-Off [Enabled] USB Mass Storage Device Configuration Options Enable Disable The Module Version and USB Devices Enabled items show the auto-detected values. USB 1.1 Controller [Enabled] Enables or disables the USB 1.1 Controller. IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device...
...options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 22 2-33 12/27/07 4:40:05 PM USB Configuration Module Version - 2.24.1-13.4 USB Devices Enabled: 1 Drive USB 1.1 Controller [Enabled] USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] Legacy USB Support [Auto] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] BIOS EHCI Hand-Off [Enabled] USB Mass Storage Device Configuration Options Enable Disable The Module Version and USB Devices Enabled items show the auto-detected values. USB 1.1 Controller [Enabled] Enables or disables the USB 1.1 Controller. IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device...
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... 2: BIOS setup 12/27/07 4:40:12 PM See section "1.9 Jumpers" for information on set a Supervisor Password: 1. After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to change the supervisor password, follow the same steps as in setting a user password. Security Settings Supervisor Password : Not Installed User Password : Not Installed Change Supervisor Password Change User Passward to allow you can clear clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] When set a password...
... 2: BIOS setup 12/27/07 4:40:12 PM See section "1.9 Jumpers" for information on set a Supervisor Password: 1. After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to change the supervisor password, follow the same steps as in setting a user password. Security Settings Supervisor Password : Not Installed User Password : Not Installed Change Supervisor Password Change User Passward to allow you can clear clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] When set a password...
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... options vary. Use the setup procedures presented in this motherboard, download the older version driver package from the ASUS website: http://support.asus.com/download/download.aspx?Language=enus&model=M2N-VM%20DVI&type=drivers. 3.2 Support CD information The support CD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you install the Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later versions before installing the drivers for detailed information. • Ensure that you can install to change...
... options vary. Use the setup procedures presented in this motherboard, download the older version driver package from the ASUS website: http://support.asus.com/download/download.aspx?Language=enus&model=M2N-VM%20DVI&type=drivers. 3.2 Support CD information The support CD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you install the Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later versions before installing the drivers for detailed information. • Ensure that you can install to change...
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ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 5 3- 12/27/07 4:40:25 PM This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems. This utility helps you to update the motherboard BIOS in healthy operating condition. ASUS InstAll - ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you keep your computer in a Windows®...
ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 5 3- 12/27/07 4:40:25 PM This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems. This utility helps you to update the motherboard BIOS in healthy operating condition. ASUS InstAll - ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you keep your computer in a Windows®...