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... 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
... 2.6.3 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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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 ... 1 x LPT connector 1 x S/PDIF Out connector 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 1 x FDD cable 1 x I/O Shield...
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 ... 1 x LPT connector 1 x S/PDIF Out connector 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 1 x FDD cable 1 x I/O Shield...
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...to the tables on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. 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 Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. Assign ... following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Install the software drivers for later use . Align the card connector with the screw you may cause you intend to the...
...to the tables on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. 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 Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. Assign ... following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Install the software drivers for later use . Align the card connector with the screw you may cause you intend to the...
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shared - - - ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 14 1-19 12/27/07 4:38:29 PM shared - - - shared - - - otherwise... 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 ... 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 - When using PCI cards...
shared - - - ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 14 1-19 12/27/07 4:38:29 PM shared - - - shared - - - otherwise... 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 ... 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 - When using PCI cards...
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...port connects a tape, CD, DVD player, or other protected content. • This motherboard comes with the higher-version DVD player and drivers will affect the playback quality. Microphone port (pink). This port is for any DVI-D...4. Playback of HD DVD and Blu-Ray Discs The speed and bandwidth of the CPU/Memory, DVD player, and drivers will upgrade the playback quality. 10. This port connects a microphone. Using the CPU/Memory of the audio ports in...(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
...port connects a tape, CD, DVD player, or other protected content. • This motherboard comes with the higher-version DVD player and drivers will affect the playback quality. Microphone port (pink). This port is for any DVI-D...4. Playback of HD DVD and Blu-Ray Discs The speed and bandwidth of the CPU/Memory, DVD player, and drivers will upgrade the playback quality. 10. This port connects a microphone. Using the CPU/Memory of the audio ports in...(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
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... partition can cause system boot failure! 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is copied to the USB port. 2. The ASUS Update utility allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a... is available in the optical drive. ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 9 2- 12/27/07 4:39:19 PM Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Turn on the system. 3. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Recovering the BIOS from ...
... partition can cause system boot failure! 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is copied to the USB port. 2. The ASUS Update utility allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a... is available in the optical drive. ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 9 2- 12/27/07 4:39:19 PM Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Turn on the system. 3. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Recovering the BIOS from ...
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The driver developer may enable it for the normal operation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the AMD Secure Virtual Machine. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 12 2-23 12/27/07 4:39:49 PM GART Error Reporting [Disabled] ... [Enabled] Service Virtual Machine Mode [Enabled] Cool'n'Quiet 2.0 Objects [Disabled] AMD Overlooking Configuraation This option should remain disabled for testing purpose. The driver developer may enable it for the normal operation.
The driver developer may enable it for the normal operation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the AMD Secure Virtual Machine. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 12 2-23 12/27/07 4:39:49 PM GART Error Reporting [Disabled] ... [Enabled] Service Virtual Machine Mode [Enabled] Cool'n'Quiet 2.0 Objects [Disabled] AMD Overlooking Configuraation This option should remain disabled for testing purpose. The driver developer may enable it for the normal operation.
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... compatibility and system stability. • NVIDIA GeForce 7050PV/nForce 630a chipset 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 can install to change at...
... compatibility and system stability. • NVIDIA GeForce 7050PV/nForce 630a chipset 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 can install to change at...
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3.2.1 Running the support CD Place the support CD to run the CD. 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 locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Click an icon to display support CD/motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is enabled in your computer.
3.2.1 Running the support CD Place the support CD to run the CD. 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 locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Click an icon to display support CD/motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is enabled in your computer.
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... Launches the ASUS InstallAll driver installation wizard. Nvidia Chipset Driver Program Installs the Nvidia chipset program driver. AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Driver Installs the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet driver. Realtek Audio Driver Installs the Realtek® ALC662 audio driver and application. The screen display and drivers option may not be the same for different operating system versions. 3- E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 4 Chapter...
... Launches the ASUS InstallAll driver installation wizard. Nvidia Chipset Driver Program Installs the Nvidia chipset program driver. AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Driver Installs the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet driver. Realtek Audio Driver Installs the Realtek® ALC662 audio driver and application. The screen display and drivers option may not be the same for different operating system versions. 3- E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 4 Chapter...
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...you to open, view, and print documents in your computer from the ASUS Superb Software Library CD. Corel Snapfire Plus SE Installs the Corel Snapfire Plus SE software. 3- E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 6 Chapter 3: Software support 12/27/07 4:40:26... PM Symantec Norton Internet Security The anti-virus application detects and protects your computer. You can enjoy watching TV and movies, capturing videos, or playing games in Portable Document Format (PDF). Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver...
...you to open, view, and print documents in your computer from the ASUS Superb Software Library CD. Corel Snapfire Plus SE Installs the Corel Snapfire Plus SE software. 3- E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 6 Chapter 3: Software support 12/27/07 4:40:26... PM Symantec Norton Internet Security The anti-virus application detects and protects your computer. You can enjoy watching TV and movies, capturing videos, or playing games in Portable Document Format (PDF). Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver...