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... 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-3 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 2-4 2.1.3 AFUDOS utility 2-5 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-7 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility 2-9 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-12 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-13 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-13 2.2.3 Navigation Keys 2-13 2.2.4 Menu items 2-14 2.2.5 Sub-menu items 2-14 2.2.6 Configuration ... 2-21 2.4.2 CPU Configuration 2-23 2.4.3 Chipset 2-25 2.4.4 Onboard Device Configuration 2-31 2.4.5 PCIPnP 2-32 2.4.6 USB Configuration 2-33 iv E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 4 12/27/07 4:37:25 PM
... 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-3 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 2-4 2.1.3 AFUDOS utility 2-5 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-7 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility 2-9 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-12 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-13 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-13 2.2.3 Navigation Keys 2-13 2.2.4 Menu items 2-14 2.2.5 Sub-menu items 2-14 2.2.6 Configuration ... 2-21 2.4.2 CPU Configuration 2-23 2.4.3 Chipset 2-25 2.4.4 Onboard Device Configuration 2-31 2.4.5 PCIPnP 2-32 2.4.6 USB Configuration 2-33 iv E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 4 12/27/07 4:37:25 PM
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...to find more information Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Optional documentation Your product package may have to the ASUS contact information. 2. It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. These documents are also provided. ... setup procedures that may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. viii E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 8 12/27/07 4:37:30 PM About this guide is organized This manual contains the following sources for...
...to find more information Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Optional documentation Your product package may have to the ASUS contact information. 2. It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. These documents are also provided. ... setup procedures that may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. viii E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 8 12/27/07 4:37:30 PM About this guide is organized This manual contains the following sources for...
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M2N-VM DVI specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots ...65533;�p�ro�c�e��s�s�o�r Maximum shared memory of 256 MB Supports DVI-D with �m�a�x��. �re��s�o�lu��ti...LAN Supports up to 10 USB 2.0/1.1 ports WfM2.0, DMI2.0, WOL by Ring, PME Wake Up ASUS Q-Fan ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2™ ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) from 200MHz to 300MHz at 1MHz increment ...
M2N-VM DVI specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots ...65533;�p�ro�c�e��s�s�o�r Maximum shared memory of 256 MB Supports DVI-D with �m�a�x��. �re��s�o�lu��ti...LAN Supports up to 10 USB 2.0/1.1 ports WfM2.0, DMI2.0, WOL by Ring, PME Wake Up ASUS Q-Fan ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2™ ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) from 200MHz to 300MHz at 1MHz increment ...
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.../07 4:37:33 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 x PS/2 ... 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...
.../07 4:37:33 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 x PS/2 ... 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...
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...a user-friendly BIOS update utility. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to ensure quiet, cool and efficient operation. Update your screen. Green ASUS The motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS Q-Fan technology ASUS Q-Fan technology ...;a�il�s�. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for details. See page 1-21 for details. ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 5 1- 12/27/07 4:37:44 PM
...a user-friendly BIOS update utility. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to ensure quiet, cool and efficient operation. Update your screen. Green ASUS The motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS Q-Fan technology ASUS Q-Fan technology ...;a�il�s�. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for details. See page 1-21 for details. ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 5 1- 12/27/07 4:37:44 PM
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...Expansion slots In the future, you may need to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Remove the bracket opposite the ...information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 2 for the card. 2. Assign an IRQ to use . 4. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Make sure to the chassis...is already installed in a chassis). 3. 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 Refer to the tables on...
...Expansion slots In the future, you may need to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Remove the bracket opposite the ...information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 2 for the card. 2. Assign an IRQ to use . 4. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Make sure to the chassis...is already installed in a chassis). 3. 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 Refer to the tables on...
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... 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. Remove the onboard battery. 3. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! M2N-VM DVI R M2N-VM DVI Clear ...RAM CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to re-enter data. ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 2 1-21 12/27/07 4:38:37 PM For system failure due to pins 2-3. 1.9 Jumpers 1. The onboard button cell battery powers the...
... 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. Remove the onboard battery. 3. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! M2N-VM DVI R M2N-VM DVI Clear ...RAM CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to re-enter data. ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 2 1-21 12/27/07 4:38:37 PM For system failure due to pins 2-3. 1.9 Jumpers 1. The onboard button cell battery powers the...
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... up feature. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you to additional USB ports. M2N-VM DVI R 1-22 E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 3 Chapter 1: Product introduction 12/27/07 4:38:39 PM This feature requires an ATX power supply that you press a key on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in... stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in the BIOS. Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) to wake up . • The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in sleep mode. 3. M2N-VM DVI R • The USB device wake-up ...
... up feature. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you to additional USB ports. M2N-VM DVI R 1-22 E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 3 Chapter 1: Product introduction 12/27/07 4:38:39 PM This feature requires an ATX power supply that you press a key on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in... stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in the BIOS. Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) to wake up . • The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in sleep mode. 3. M2N-VM DVI R • The USB device wake-up ...
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... 3Gb/s is faster than the standard parallel ATA with Serial ATA 1.5Gb/s specification. M2N-VM DVI R Important note on how to configure RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, and JBOD, refer to the RAID manual in the BIOS to [RAID Mode]. ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 8 1-27 12/27/07 4:38:49 PM 4. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1...
... 3Gb/s is faster than the standard parallel ATA with Serial ATA 1.5Gb/s specification. M2N-VM DVI R Important note on how to configure RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, and JBOD, refer to the RAID manual in the BIOS to [RAID Mode]. ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 8 1-27 12/27/07 4:38:49 PM 4. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1...
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... port module cable to the connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the motherboard high-definition audio capability. • If you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector....65533;s�u�r�e��t�h�a��t�t�h�e� Front Panel Select item in the BIOS is for a serial (COM) port. Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that you... chassis. Serial port connectors (10-1 pin COM1) The connector is purchased separately. M2N-VM DVI R 10.
... port module cable to the connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the motherboard high-definition audio capability. • If you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector....65533;s�u�r�e��t�h�a��t�t�h�e� Front Panel Select item in the BIOS is for a serial (COM) port. Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that you... chassis. Serial port connectors (10-1 pin COM1) The connector is purchased separately. M2N-VM DVI R 10.
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... OFF. • Reset button This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 14 1-33 12/27/07 4:39:08 PM M2N-VM DVI R • System power LED This 2-pin connector is for the system power button. The IDE LED lights up when...
... OFF. • Reset button This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 14 1-33 12/27/07 4:39:08 PM M2N-VM DVI R • System power LED This 2-pin connector is for the system power button. The IDE LED lights up when...
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Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. 2 BIOS setup E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 1 12/27/07 4:39:09 PM This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus.
Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. 2 BIOS setup E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 1 12/27/07 4:39:09 PM This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus.
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... 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 the future. 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/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using...
... 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 the future. 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/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using...
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...motherboard BIOS file to the floppy disk drive. Windows® XP users: Select Create an MS-DOS startup disk from the menu, then select Format. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press . c. Click from the Windows® desktop, then select My Computer. 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. e. ASUS M2N-VM DVI... E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 3 2- 12/27/07 4:39:11 PM Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk to the bootable ...
...motherboard BIOS file to the floppy disk drive. Windows® XP users: Select Create an MS-DOS startup disk from the menu, then select Format. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press . c. Click from the Windows® desktop, then select My Computer. 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. e. ASUS M2N-VM DVI... E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 3 2- 12/27/07 4:39:11 PM Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk to the bootable ...
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...disk / USB flash disk that contains the BIOS file to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. Then press . 4. To update the BIOS using a DOS‑based utility. Save the BIOS file to prevent system boot failure! 2- E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 4 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 12/27/07 4:39:14 PM ...Press + during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.00 FLASH TYPE: SST 49LF008 FWH Current ROM BOARD: M2N-VM VER: 0107...
...disk / USB flash disk that contains the BIOS file to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. Then press . 4. To update the BIOS using a DOS‑based utility. Save the BIOS file to prevent system boot failure! 2- E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 4 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 12/27/07 4:39:14 PM ...Press + during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.00 FLASH TYPE: SST 49LF008 FWH Current ROM BOARD: M2N-VM VER: 0107...
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... the main filename and three alphanumeric characters for reference only. The actual BIOS screen displays may not be same as backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 5 2- 12/27/07 4:39:15 PM The utility copies...bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. Reading flash ..... Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. done Write to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 2. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to file......
... the main filename and three alphanumeric characters for reference only. The actual BIOS screen displays may not be same as backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 5 2- 12/27/07 4:39:15 PM The utility copies...bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. Reading flash ..... Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. done Write to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 2. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to file......
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...0x0008CC00 (9%) Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 3. WARNING!! done Please restart your computer A:\> 2- Chapter 2: BIOS setup E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 6 12/27/07 4:39:16 PM You need to type ...Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... Erasing flash ...... All rights reserved. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: 1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Erasing flash ...... A:\>afudos /iM2NVMDVI....
...0x0008CC00 (9%) Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 3. WARNING!! done Please restart your computer A:\> 2- Chapter 2: BIOS setup E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 6 12/27/07 4:39:16 PM You need to type ...Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... Erasing flash ...... All rights reserved. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: 1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Erasing flash ...... A:\>afudos /iM2NVMDVI....
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... when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Insert the floppy disk with the original or updated BIOS file to M2NVMDVI.ROM. Bad BIOS checksum. ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 7 2- 12/27/07 4:39:17 PM Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. Checking...NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! 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 flash ...
... when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Insert the floppy disk with the original or updated BIOS file to M2NVMDVI.ROM. Bad BIOS checksum. ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 7 2- 12/27/07 4:39:17 PM Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. Checking...NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! 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 flash ...
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...the support CD to download the latest BIOS file. 2- E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 8 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 12/27/07 4:39:18 PM Starting BIOS recovery... When no floppy disk is found, the utility automatically checks the optical drive for this motherboard. Reading file "M2NVMDVI.ROM". Remove any... floppy disk from the support CD: 1. The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for the original or updated BIOS file. Floppy not found ! Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to the optical drive...
...the support CD to download the latest BIOS file. 2- E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 8 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 12/27/07 4:39:18 PM Starting BIOS recovery... When no floppy disk is found, the utility automatically checks the optical drive for this motherboard. Reading file "M2NVMDVI.ROM". Remove any... floppy disk from the support CD: 1. The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for the original or updated BIOS file. Floppy not found ! Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to the optical drive...
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.... ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 9 2- 12/27/07 4:39:19 PM Turn on the system. 3. Recovering the BIOS from the USB flash disk To recover the BIOS from the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. • Only the USB flash disk with the motherboard package...
.... ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 9 2- 12/27/07 4:39:19 PM Turn on the system. 3. Recovering the BIOS from the USB flash disk To recover the BIOS from the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. • Only the USB flash disk with the motherboard package...