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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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...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 User's manual uATX: 9.6 in . (24.4cm x 22.4cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. x 8.8 in . E3608_M2N-VM-DVI...
...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 User's manual uATX: 9.6 in . (24.4cm x 22.4cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. x 8.8 in . E3608_M2N-VM-DVI...
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...card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Secure the card to the chassis with the screw you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion...18 E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 13 Chapter 1: Product introduction 12/27/07 4:38:28 PM Make sure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the next page. 3. Install the software drivers for ...
...card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Secure the card to the chassis with the screw you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion...18 E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 13 Chapter 1: Product introduction 12/27/07 4:38:28 PM Make sure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the next page. 3. Install the software drivers for ...
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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, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. shared - - - When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not ... PCI 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 -
shared - - - ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 14 1-19 12/27/07 4:38:29 PM shared - - - shared - - otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. shared - - - When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not ... PCI 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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...Discs The speed and bandwidth of the CPU/Memory, DVD player, and drivers will upgrade the playback quality. 10. This port connects a microphone. DVI port. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. Using the CPU/Memory of this... port becomes Front Speaker Out. 6. This port connects a headphone or a speaker. 4. This port connects a tape, CD, DVD player, or other protected content. • This motherboard...(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
...Discs The speed and bandwidth of the CPU/Memory, DVD player, and drivers will upgrade the playback quality. 10. This port connects a microphone. DVI port. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. Using the CPU/Memory of this... port becomes Front Speaker Out. 6. This port connects a headphone or a speaker. 4. This port connects a tape, CD, DVD player, or other protected content. • This motherboard...(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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Turn on the system. 3. The ASUS Update utility allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Quit all Windows® applications before you to : • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS file from the...the optical drive. The device size should be smaller than 8GB. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 9 2- 12/27/07 4:39:19 PM Insert the USB flash disk that comes with FAT 32/16 format and single partition can ...
Turn on the system. 3. The ASUS Update utility allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Quit all Windows® applications before you to : • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS file from the...the optical drive. The device size should be smaller than 8GB. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 9 2- 12/27/07 4:39:19 PM Insert the USB flash disk that comes with FAT 32/16 format and single partition can ...
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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] This option should remain disabled for the normal operation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [...] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Service Virtual Machine Mode [Enabled] Cool'n'Quiet 2.0 Objects [Disabled] AMD Overlooking Configuraation This option should remain disabled for the normal operation. The driver developer may enable it for testing purpose. The driver developer may enable it 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 GART Error Reporting [Disabled] This option should remain disabled for the normal operation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [...] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Service Virtual Machine Mode [Enabled] Cool'n'Quiet 2.0 Objects [Disabled] AMD Overlooking Configuraation This option should remain disabled for the normal operation. The driver developer may enable it for testing purpose. The driver developer may enable it for testing purpose.
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... 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,...motherboard, download the older version driver package from v1417 and later versions, does not support Windows 2000 operating system (OS); The contents of your OS documentation for detailed information. • Ensure that you install the Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later versions before installing the drivers for updates. 3- E3608_M2N-VM-DVI...
... 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,...motherboard, download the older version driver package from v1417 and later versions, does not support Windows 2000 operating system (OS); The contents of your OS documentation for detailed information. • Ensure that you install the Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later versions before installing the drivers for updates. 3- E3608_M2N-VM-DVI...
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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. 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.
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. 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.
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...-VM-DVI.indb 4 Chapter 3: Software support 12/27/07 4:40:23 PM Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Driver Installs the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet driver. Drivers Installation Wizard Launches the ASUS InstallAll driver installation wizard. Nvidia Chipset Driver Program Installs the Nvidia chipset program driver. Realtek Audio Driver Installs the Realtek® ALC662 audio driver and application. ASUS...
...-VM-DVI.indb 4 Chapter 3: Software support 12/27/07 4:40:23 PM Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Driver Installs the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet driver. Drivers Installation Wizard Launches the ASUS InstallAll driver installation wizard. Nvidia Chipset Driver Program Installs the Nvidia chipset program driver. Realtek Audio Driver Installs the Realtek® ALC662 audio driver and application. ASUS...
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...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 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. Visit the Microsoft website (www.microsoft.com...
...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 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. Visit the Microsoft website (www.microsoft.com...