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... 2-38 2.6.3 Boot Settings Configuration 2-39 2.6.4 Security 2-40 2.7 Tools menu 2-42 2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-42 2.8 Exit menu 2-43 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 3-3 3.2.2 Drivers menu 3-4 3.2.3 Utilities menu 3-5 3.2.4 Make Disk menu 3-7 3.2.5 Manual menu 3-8 3.2.6 ASUS Contact information 3-9 3.2.7 Other information 3-9 E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 5 12/27/07 4:37:25 PM
... 2-38 2.6.3 Boot Settings Configuration 2-39 2.6.4 Security 2-40 2.7 Tools menu 2-42 2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-42 2.8 Exit menu 2-43 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 3-3 3.2.2 Drivers menu 3-4 3.2.3 Utilities menu 3-5 3.2.4 Make Disk menu 3-7 3.2.5 Manual menu 3-8 3.2.6 ASUS Contact information 3-9 3.2.7 Other information 3-9 E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 5 12/27/07 4:37:25 PM
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...37:33 PM M2N-VM DVI specifications summary BIOS features Rear panel I/O Internal I/O connectors Support CD contents Accessary Form Factor 8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.4 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x VGA Out port 1 x DVI port 1 ... 1 x System panel connector 3 x USB 2.0 connectors for 6 additional USB 2.0 ports 24-pin EATX power connector 4-pin x ATX 12V power connector Chassis intrusion connector Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Live Update utility Anti-virus software (OEM version) 1 x SATA cable 1 x SATA power cable 1 x UltraDMA 133/100 cable...
...37:33 PM M2N-VM DVI specifications summary BIOS features Rear panel I/O Internal I/O connectors Support CD contents Accessary Form Factor 8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.4 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x VGA Out port 1 x DVI port 1 ... 1 x System panel connector 3 x USB 2.0 connectors for 6 additional USB 2.0 ports 24-pin EATX power connector 4-pin x ATX 12V power connector Chassis intrusion connector Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Live Update utility Anti-virus software (OEM version) 1 x SATA cable 1 x SATA power cable 1 x UltraDMA 133/100 cable...
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... with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. See Chapter 2 for the card. 2. Install the software drivers for later use . Make sure to the card. Assign an IRQ to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Refer to use...to install expansion cards. Turn on the next page. 3. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Keep the screw for the expansion card. 1-18 E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 13 Chapter 1: Product introduction 12/27/07 4:38:28 PM Failure to do so may need...
... with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. See Chapter 2 for the card. 2. Install the software drivers for later use . Make sure to the card. Assign an IRQ to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Refer to use...to install expansion cards. Turn on the next page. 3. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Keep the screw for the expansion card. 1-18 E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 13 Chapter 1: Product introduction 12/27/07 4:38:28 PM Failure to do so may need...
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...system unstable and the card inoperable. When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments; ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 14 1-19 12/27/07 4:38:29 PM Interrupt assignments IRQ Standard function 0 High... PCI to USB Host Controller 23 Standard OpenHCD USB Host Controller 23 Standard OpenHCD USB Host Controller * These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 PCI Express x1 slot PCI Express x16 slot A B C D - shared - - IRQ assignments for ISA or PCI ...
...system unstable and the card inoperable. When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments; ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 14 1-19 12/27/07 4:38:29 PM Interrupt assignments IRQ Standard function 0 High... PCI to USB Host Controller 23 Standard OpenHCD USB Host Controller 23 Standard OpenHCD USB Host Controller * These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 PCI Express x1 slot PCI Express x16 slot A B C D - shared - - IRQ assignments for ISA or PCI ...
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...-version DVD player and drivers will affect the playback quality. This port is for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 8. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). This port connects a tape, CD, DVD player, or other protected content. • This motherboard comes with dual-VGA output... Refer to use an HDCP compliant monitor. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for a PS/2 keyboard. 1-24 E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 5 Chapter 1: Product introduction 12/27/07 4:38:44 PM In 4channel/ 6-channel configuration, the function of HD DVD, Blu-Ray and...
...-version DVD player and drivers will affect the playback quality. This port is for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 8. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). This port connects a tape, CD, DVD player, or other protected content. • This motherboard comes with dual-VGA output... Refer to use an HDCP compliant monitor. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for a PS/2 keyboard. 1-24 E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 5 Chapter 1: Product introduction 12/27/07 4:38:44 PM In 4channel/ 6-channel configuration, the function of HD DVD, Blu-Ray and...
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...Only the USB flash disk with the motherboard package. The device size should be smaller than 8GB. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 9 2- 12/27/07 4:39:19 PM The Drivers menu appears. 2. Turn on the ...system. 3. Doing so can support ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3. Place the support CD in Windows® environment. The ASUS Update utility is a utility that...
...Only the USB flash disk with the motherboard package. The device size should be smaller than 8GB. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 9 2- 12/27/07 4:39:19 PM The Drivers menu appears. 2. Turn on the ...system. 3. Doing so can support ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3. Place the support CD in Windows® environment. The ASUS Update utility is a utility that...
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The driver developer may enable it for testing purpose. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the AMD Secure Virtual Machine. ... [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the generation of ACPI_PPC, _PSS, and _PCT objects. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 12 2-23 12/27/07 4:39:49 PM The driver developer may enable it for testing purpose. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Cool'n'Quiet [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable...
The driver developer may enable it for testing purpose. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the AMD Secure Virtual Machine. ... [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the generation of ACPI_PPC, _PSS, and _PCT objects. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 12 2-23 12/27/07 4:39:49 PM The driver developer may enable it for testing purpose. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Cool'n'Quiet [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable...
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...drivers 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 updates. 3- E3608_M2N-VM-DVI....indb 2 Chapter 3: Software support 12/27/07 4:40:21 PM 3.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows...
...drivers 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 updates. 3- E3608_M2N-VM-DVI....indb 2 Chapter 3: Software support 12/27/07 4:40:21 PM 3.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows...
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Click an icon to display support CD/motherboard information Click an item to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to the optical drive. ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 3 3- 12/27/07 4:40:23 PM The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support CD to install If Autorun is enabled in your computer. 3.2.1 Running the support CD Place the support CD to run the CD.
Click an icon to display support CD/motherboard information Click an item to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to the optical drive. ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 3 3- 12/27/07 4:40:23 PM The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support CD to install If Autorun is enabled in your computer. 3.2.1 Running the support CD Place the support CD to run the CD.
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... versions. 3- E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 4 Chapter 3: Software support 12/27/07 4:40:23 PM Realtek Audio Driver Installs the Realtek® ALC662 audio driver and application. 3.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. ASUS InstAll - Drivers Installation Wizard Launches the ASUS InstallAll driver installation wizard...
... versions. 3- E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 4 Chapter 3: Software support 12/27/07 4:40:23 PM Realtek Audio Driver Installs the Realtek® ALC662 audio driver and application. 3.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. ASUS InstAll - Drivers Installation Wizard Launches the ASUS InstallAll driver installation wizard...
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...you computer so you to open, view, and print documents in your computer from the ASUS Superb Software Library CD. Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. You can enjoy watching TV and movies, capturing videos, or playing games in Portable Document... Format (PDF). WinDVD Copy5 Trial Installs the WinDVD Copy5 Trial version. Corel Snapfire Plus SE Installs the Corel Snapfire Plus SE software. 3- E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 6 Chapter ...
...you computer so you to open, view, and print documents in your computer from the ASUS Superb Software Library CD. Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. You can enjoy watching TV and movies, capturing videos, or playing games in Portable Document... Format (PDF). WinDVD Copy5 Trial Installs the WinDVD Copy5 Trial version. Corel Snapfire Plus SE Installs the Corel Snapfire Plus SE software. 3- E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 6 Chapter ...