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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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...configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for information on the slot. 5. Install the software drivers for later use . Failure to do so may need 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 Refer to install expansion cards...Chapter 2 for the card. 2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury ...
...configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for information on the slot. 5. Install the software drivers for later use . Failure to do so may need 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 Refer to install expansion cards...Chapter 2 for the card. 2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury ...
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When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments; shared - - shared - - - shared - - - ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 14 1-19 12/27/07 4:38:29 PM IRQ assignments for ISA or PCI devices. shared - - - otherwise, conflicts will arise between the ... 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 -
When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments; shared - - shared - - - shared - - - ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 14 1-19 12/27/07 4:38:29 PM IRQ assignments for ISA or PCI devices. shared - - - otherwise, conflicts will arise between the ... 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 -
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... Using the CPU/Memory of higher speed and bandwidth with the higher-version DVD player and drivers will affect the playback quality. Audio 2, 4, or 6-channel configuration Port Light Blue Lime ... Front Speaker Out. 6. Refer to the audio configuration table for a PS/2 keyboard. 1-24 E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 5 Chapter 1: Product introduction 12/27/07 4:38:44 PM PS/2 keyboard port (purple). .... This port connects a tape, CD, DVD player, or other protected content. • This motherboard comes with DVI-I. • To play HD DVD or Blu-Ray Disc, make sure to CRT and isn't...
... Using the CPU/Memory of higher speed and bandwidth with the higher-version DVD player and drivers will affect the playback quality. Audio 2, 4, or 6-channel configuration Port Light Blue Lime ... Front Speaker Out. 6. Refer to the audio configuration table for a PS/2 keyboard. 1-24 E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 5 Chapter 1: Product introduction 12/27/07 4:38:44 PM PS/2 keyboard port (purple). .... This port connects a tape, CD, DVD player, or other protected content. • This motherboard comes with DVI-I. • To play HD DVD or Blu-Ray Disc, make sure to CRT and isn't...
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...screen menu. 3. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Doing so can cause system boot failure! 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with FAT 32/16 format and single partition can support ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3. The ASUS Update utility allows you update...the USB flash disk with the motherboard package. Quit all Windows® applications before you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the optical drive. ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 9 2- 12/27/07 4:39:19 PM Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Turn on the system...
...screen menu. 3. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Doing so can cause system boot failure! 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with FAT 32/16 format and single partition can support ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3. The ASUS Update utility allows you update...the USB flash disk with the motherboard package. Quit all Windows® applications before you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the optical drive. ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 9 2- 12/27/07 4:39:19 PM Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Turn on the system...
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... option should remain disabled for testing purpose. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 12 2-23 12/27/07 4:39:49 PM Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the microcode updation. The driver developer may enable it for the normal operation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled...
... option should remain disabled for testing purpose. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 12 2-23 12/27/07 4:39:49 PM Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the microcode updation. The driver developer may enable it for the normal operation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled...
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... 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, ...ASUS support CD v406.02 and later versions, cannot support Windows 2000 OS. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of the support CD are subject to use Windows 2000 OS on this chapter for updates. 3- E3608_M2N-VM-DVI...
... 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, ...ASUS support CD v406.02 and later versions, cannot support Windows 2000 OS. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of the support CD are subject to use Windows 2000 OS on this chapter for updates. 3- E3608_M2N-VM-DVI...
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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 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 install If Autorun is enabled in your computer. 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.
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 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 install If Autorun is enabled in your computer. 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.
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... driver installation wizard. AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Driver Installs the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet driver. Realtek Audio Driver Installs the Realtek® ALC662 audio driver and application. ASUS InstAll - 3.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. The screen display and drivers option may not be the same for different operating system versions. 3- E3608_M2N-VM-DVI...
... driver installation wizard. AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Driver Installs the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet driver. Realtek Audio Driver Installs the Realtek® ALC662 audio driver and application. ASUS InstAll - 3.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. The screen display and drivers option may not be the same for different operating system versions. 3- E3608_M2N-VM-DVI...
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...® DirectX 9.0c driver. Symantec Norton Internet Security The anti-virus application detects and protects your computer. DirectX® improves the multimedia features of you computer so you to open, view, and print documents in your computer from the ASUS Superb Software Library CD.... DirectX® 9.0c is a multimedia technology that destroys data. 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 You can enjoy watching TV and movies, capturing videos, or playing games...
...® DirectX 9.0c driver. Symantec Norton Internet Security The anti-virus application detects and protects your computer. DirectX® improves the multimedia features of you computer so you to open, view, and print documents in your computer from the ASUS Superb Software Library CD.... DirectX® 9.0c is a multimedia technology that destroys data. 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 You can enjoy watching TV and movies, capturing videos, or playing games...