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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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...Failure to the card. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. Install the software drivers for information on the next page. 3. 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 Secure the card to ... the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for later use . Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation...
...Failure to the card. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. Install the software drivers for information on the next page. 3. 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 Secure the card to ... the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for later use . Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation...
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... data processor 14 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 Controller 22 NVIDIA ...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 - - - ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 14 1-19...
... data processor 14 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 Controller 22 NVIDIA ...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 - - - ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 14 1-19...
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...port is HDCP compliant allowing playback of the CPU/Memory, DVD player, and drivers will upgrade the playback quality. 10. 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 ...2.0 devices. 9. Line In port (light blue). 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 Line Out port (lime). These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are ...
...port is HDCP compliant allowing playback of the CPU/Memory, DVD player, and drivers will upgrade the playback quality. 10. 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 ...2.0 devices. 9. Line In port (light blue). 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 Line Out port (lime). These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are ...
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...starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 4. ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 9 2- 12/27/07 4:39:19 PM The utility will automatically checks the devices for the Utilities screen menu. 3. This utility is copied to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. The ...completes the updating process. • Only the USB flash disk with the motherboard package. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. The ASUS Update utility allows you to the USB port. 2. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Recovering the BIOS from the USB flash disk To ...
...starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 4. ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 9 2- 12/27/07 4:39:19 PM The utility will automatically checks the devices for the Utilities screen menu. 3. This utility is copied to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. The ...completes the updating process. • Only the USB flash disk with the motherboard package. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. The ASUS Update utility allows you to the USB port. 2. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Recovering the BIOS from the USB flash disk To ...
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... 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 AMD Secure Virtual Machine. The driver developer may enable it for the normal operation. Configuration options...] 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.
... 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 AMD Secure Virtual Machine. The driver developer may enable it for the normal operation. Configuration options...] 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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... 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...installing the drivers for updates. 3- E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 2 Chapter 3: Software support 12/27/07 4:40:21 PM Refer to avail all motherboard features. 3.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/ Vista operating systems (OS). hence, ASUS support CD...
... 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...installing the drivers for updates. 3- E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 2 Chapter 3: Software support 12/27/07 4:40:21 PM Refer to avail all motherboard features. 3.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/ Vista operating systems (OS). hence, ASUS support CD...
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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. 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 install If Autorun is enabled in your computer.
Click an icon to display support CD/motherboard information Click an item to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. 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 install If Autorun is enabled in your computer.
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... versions. 3- E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 4 Chapter 3: Software support 12/27/07 4:40:23 PM AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Driver Installs the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet driver. ASUS InstAll - Nvidia Chipset Driver Program Installs the Nvidia chipset program driver. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. Realtek Audio Driver Installs the Realtek® ALC662 audio driver and application. 3.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows...
... versions. 3- E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 4 Chapter 3: Software support 12/27/07 4:40:23 PM AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Driver Installs the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet driver. ASUS InstAll - Nvidia Chipset Driver Program Installs the Nvidia chipset program driver. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. Realtek Audio Driver Installs the Realtek® ALC662 audio driver and application. 3.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows...
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...that destroys data. Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. 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. Symantec Norton Internet Security The anti-virus application detects and...computer graphics and sound. 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 WinDVD Copy5 Trial Installs the WinDVD...
...that destroys data. Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. 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. Symantec Norton Internet Security The anti-virus application detects and...computer graphics and sound. 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 WinDVD Copy5 Trial Installs the WinDVD...