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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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...installing and configuring the motherboard. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2....BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. Where to find more information Refer to perform when installing system components. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 3: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the jumpers and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. viii E3608_M2N-VM-DVI...
...installing and configuring the motherboard. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2....BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. Where to find more information Refer to perform when installing system components. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 3: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the jumpers and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. viii E3608_M2N-VM-DVI...
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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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.... ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to ensure quiet, cool and efficient operation. S��e�e��p�a��g�e�s��2�-�4��a�n�d��2�-�4�2��f�o�r�d��e�t�a�il�s�. ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb...
.... ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to ensure quiet, cool and efficient operation. S��e�e��p�a��g�e�s��2�-�4��a�n�d��2�-�4�2��f�o�r�d��e�t�a�il�s�. ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb...
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... your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Install the software drivers for information on the slot. 5. Failure to do so may need to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you physical injury and damage motherboard components.... the card. See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. 1-18 E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 13 Chapter 1: Product introduction 12/27/07 4:38:28 PM Assign an IRQ to the tables on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Turn on the next page. 3. Make sure ...
... your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Install the software drivers for information on the slot. 5. Failure to do so may need to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you physical injury and damage motherboard components.... the card. See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. 1-18 E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 13 Chapter 1: Product introduction 12/27/07 4:38:28 PM Assign an IRQ to the tables on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Turn on the next page. 3. Make sure ...
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...button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Remove the onboard battery. 3. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. M2N-VM DVI R M2N-VM DVI Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to ... parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to default values. You can automatically reset parameter settings to re-enter data. ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 2 1-21 12/27/07 4:38:37 PM 1.9 Jumpers 1. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2...
...button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Remove the onboard battery. 3. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. M2N-VM DVI R M2N-VM DVI Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to ... parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to default values. You can automatically reset parameter settings to re-enter data. ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 2 1-21 12/27/07 4:38:37 PM 1.9 Jumpers 1. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2...
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... you press a key on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS. This feature requires an ATX power supply that can provide 500mA on the +5VSB lead for the rear USB ports. Set to +5VSB to additional USB ports. M2N-VM DVI R • The USB device wake-up feature requires a power supply that can...
... you press a key on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS. This feature requires an ATX power supply that can provide 500mA on the +5VSB lead for the rear USB ports. Set to +5VSB to additional USB ports. M2N-VM DVI R • The USB device wake-up feature requires a power supply that can...
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... 1 before using these connectors, set the SATA Mode select item in the BIOS to the RAID manual in the support CD. • If you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, and JBOD configuration through the onboard controller. 4. ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 8 1-27 12/27/07 4:38:49 PM See the page 2-16...
... 1 before using these connectors, set the SATA Mode select item in the BIOS to the RAID manual in the support CD. • If you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, and JBOD configuration through the onboard controller. 4. ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 8 1-27 12/27/07 4:38:49 PM See the page 2-16...
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M2N-VM DVI R 10. if �y�o�u��w�a��n�t�t�o��c�o�n�n�e��c�t�a�... of the motherboard high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, mak��e��s�u�r�e��t�h�a��t�t�h�e� Front Panel Select item in the BIOS is purchased separately. M2N-VM DVI R •...
M2N-VM DVI R 10. if �y�o�u��w�a��n�t�t�o��c�o�n�n�e��c�t�a�... of the motherboard high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, mak��e��s�u�r�e��t�h�a��t�t�h�e� Front Panel Select item in the BIOS is purchased separately. M2N-VM DVI R •...
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... is for the system power button. The IDE LED lights up when you to this connector. ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 14 1-33 12/27/07 4:39:08 PM The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. 13. Pressing the power button turns the system ON or puts the system in sleep... is in SLEEP or SOFT-OFF mode depending on the system power, and blinks when the system is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. M2N-VM DVI R • System power LED This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to hear system beeps and...
... is for the system power button. The IDE LED lights up when you to this connector. ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 14 1-33 12/27/07 4:39:08 PM The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. 13. Pressing the power button turns the system ON or puts the system in sleep... is in SLEEP or SOFT-OFF mode depending on the system power, and blinks when the system is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. M2N-VM DVI R • System power LED This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to hear system beeps and...
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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. 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
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...; 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. 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 Copy the original...
...; 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. 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 Copy the original...
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... floppy disk to create a bootable floppy disk. Do either one of the following to the floppy disk drive. Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive. ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 3 2- 12/27/07 4:39:11 PM Windows® XP environment a. b. e. Click from the Windows® desktop, then select My Computer. Select the... Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press . Click Start. 2. A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears. c. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk.
... floppy disk to create a bootable floppy disk. Do either one of the following to the floppy disk drive. Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive. ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 3 2- 12/27/07 4:39:11 PM Windows® XP environment a. b. e. Click from the Windows® desktop, then select My Computer. Select the... Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press . Click Start. 2. A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears. c. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk.
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... 2 by pressing + during POST to prevent system boot failure! 2- E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 4 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 12/27/07 4:39:14 PM ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.00 FLASH TYPE: SST 49LF008 FWH Current ROM BOARD: M2N-VM VER: 0107 [0101] DATE: 12/21/06 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown ...then restart the system. 3. Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash2 and press to enable it is built-in the BIOS chip so it . 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2.
... 2 by pressing + during POST to prevent system boot failure! 2- E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 4 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 12/27/07 4:39:14 PM ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.00 FLASH TYPE: SST 49LF008 FWH Current ROM BOARD: M2N-VM VER: 0107 [0101] DATE: 12/21/06 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown ...then restart the system. 3. Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash2 and press to enable it is built-in the BIOS chip so it . 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2.
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... and three alphanumeric characters for reference only. Copying the current BIOS To copy the current BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to the floppy disk. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom .... done Write to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file. ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 5 2- 12/27/07 4:39:15 PM All rights reserved. Press . A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends,...
... and three alphanumeric characters for reference only. Copying the current BIOS To copy the current BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to the floppy disk. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom .... done Write to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file. ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 5 2- 12/27/07 4:39:15 PM All rights reserved. Press . A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends,...
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... Update Utility - done Reading flash ...... done Advance Check ...... Write the BIOS filename on the bootable floppy disk. done Please restart your computer A:\> 2- Chapter 2: BIOS setup E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 6 12/27/07 4:39:16 PM Copy the AFUDOS utility (...BIOS Reading file ....... Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. done Verifying flash .... Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard...
... Update Utility - done Reading flash ...... done Advance Check ...... Write the BIOS filename on the bootable floppy disk. done Please restart your computer A:\> 2- Chapter 2: BIOS setup E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 6 12/27/07 4:39:16 PM Copy the AFUDOS utility (...BIOS Reading file ....... Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. done Verifying flash .... Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard...
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...BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 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 disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS... original or updated BIOS file. ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 7 2- 12/27/07 4:39:17 PM Completed. Starting BIOS recovery... 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that you to restore the BIOS file when it...
...BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 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 disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS... original or updated BIOS file. ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 7 2- 12/27/07 4:39:17 PM Completed. Starting BIOS recovery... 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that you to restore the BIOS file when it...
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... this motherboard. CD-ROM found! Remove any floppy disk from the support CD: 1. Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... Starting BIOS recovery... Reading file "M2NVMDVI.ROM". The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for CD-ROM... Checking for the original or updated BIOS file. Insert the support CD to download the latest BIOS file. 2- E3608_M2N-VM-DVI...
... this motherboard. CD-ROM found! Remove any floppy disk from the support CD: 1. Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... Starting BIOS recovery... Reading file "M2NVMDVI.ROM". The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for CD-ROM... Checking for the original or updated BIOS file. Insert the support CD to download the latest BIOS file. 2- E3608_M2N-VM-DVI...
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...Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the USB flash disk: 1. Place the support CD in Windows® environment. The Drivers menu appears. 2. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 9...comes with FAT 32/16 format and single partition can cause system boot failure! 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is copied to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the optical drive. The device size should be smaller than 8GB. • DO...
...Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the USB flash disk: 1. Place the support CD in Windows® environment. The Drivers menu appears. 2. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 9...comes with FAT 32/16 format and single partition can cause system boot failure! 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is copied to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the optical drive. The device size should be smaller than 8GB. • DO...