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...high-quality audio which automatically detects peripherals plugged into a high-end entertainment system with existing PCI specifications. PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I /O jacks. See page 1-20 for details. See page 1-23 for details. See pages... packets. PCI Express features point‑to powerful audio and speaker systems. 1- E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 4 Chapter 1: Product introduction 12/27/07 4:37:43 PM Gigabit LAN solution Gigabit LAN is the networking standard for details. It allows RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10.
...high-quality audio which automatically detects peripherals plugged into a high-end entertainment system with existing PCI specifications. PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I /O jacks. See page 1-20 for details. See page 1-23 for details. See pages... packets. PCI Express features point‑to powerful audio and speaker systems. 1- E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 4 Chapter 1: Product introduction 12/27/07 4:37:43 PM Gigabit LAN solution Gigabit LAN is the networking standard for details. It allows RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10.
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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; ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 14 1-19 12/27/07 4:38:29 PM shared - - - shared - - - shared - - otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI... Driver for High Definition Audio 21 Standard Enhanced PCI to USB Host Controller 21 Standard Dual Channel PCI IDE Controller 22 NVIDIA network Bus Enumerator 22 Standard Enhanced PCI to USB Host Controller 23 Standard OpenHCD USB Host Controller 23 Standard OpenHCD USB Host Controller ...
When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments; ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 14 1-19 12/27/07 4:38:29 PM shared - - - shared - - - shared - - otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI... Driver for High Definition Audio 21 Standard Enhanced PCI to USB Host Controller 21 Standard Dual Channel PCI IDE Controller 22 NVIDIA network Bus Enumerator 22 Standard Enhanced PCI to USB Host Controller 23 Standard OpenHCD USB Host Controller 23 Standard OpenHCD USB Host Controller ...
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...PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard has supports PCI Express x16 graphic cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. The figure shows a LAN card installed on a PCI slot. 1.8.5 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other... cards that comply with PCI Express specifications. The following figure shows a network card installed on the PCI Express x16 slot. 1-20 E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 1 Chapter 1: Product introduction 12/27...
...PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard has supports PCI Express x16 graphic cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. The figure shows a LAN card installed on a PCI slot. 1.8.5 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other... cards that comply with PCI Express specifications. The following figure shows a network card installed on the PCI Express x16 slot. 1-20 E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 1 Chapter 1: Product introduction 12/27...
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... Mbps connection ORANGE 100 Mbps connection GREEN 1 Gbps connection ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 4 1-23 12/27/07 4:38:43 PM This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. PS/2 mouse port (green). 1.10 Connectors 1.10.1 Rear panel...
... Mbps connection ORANGE 100 Mbps connection GREEN 1 Gbps connection ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 4 1-23 12/27/07 4:38:43 PM This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. PS/2 mouse port (green). 1.10 Connectors 1.10.1 Rear panel...
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... file. 4. Quit all Windows® applications before you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the support CD that contains BIOS file to the USB port. 2. ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 9 2- 12/27/07 4:39:19 PM This utility is available in Windows® ...environment. The device size should be smaller than 8GB. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network...
... file. 4. Quit all Windows® applications before you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the support CD that contains BIOS file to the USB port. 2. ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 9 2- 12/27/07 4:39:19 PM This utility is available in Windows® ...environment. The device size should be smaller than 8GB. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network...
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Select Update BIOS from the you to avoid network traffic, or drop‑down menu, then click Next. Click Next. 2-10 E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 10 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 12/27/07 4:39:23 PM Select the ASUS FTP site nearest the Internet option from 3. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. click Auto Select. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2.
Select Update BIOS from the you to avoid network traffic, or drop‑down menu, then click Next. Click Next. 2-10 E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 10 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 12/27/07 4:39:23 PM Select the ASUS FTP site nearest the Internet option from 3. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. click Auto Select. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2.
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... detected problems. This utility helps you to update the motherboard BIOS in healthy operating condition. ASUS Cool 'n' Quiet Utility This item installs the ASUS Cool 'n' Quiet utility. ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 5 3- 12/27/07 4:40:25 PM ASUS InstAll - This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). 3.2.3 Utilities menu The...
... detected problems. This utility helps you to update the motherboard BIOS in healthy operating condition. ASUS Cool 'n' Quiet Utility This item installs the ASUS Cool 'n' Quiet utility. ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 5 3- 12/27/07 4:40:25 PM ASUS InstAll - This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). 3.2.3 Utilities menu The...