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... 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
... 2.6.3 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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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 ... 1 x LPT connector 1 x S/PDIF Out connector 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 1 x FDD cable 1 x I/O Shield...
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 ... 1 x LPT connector 1 x S/PDIF Out connector 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 1 x FDD cable 1 x I/O Shield...
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... card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for information on the next page. 3. Install the software drivers for later use . Secure the card to do so may need to use . 4. Turn on the slot. 5. Failure to the chassis... cards. 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 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card:...
... card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for information on the next page. 3. Install the software drivers for later use . Secure the card to do so may need to use . 4. Turn on the slot. 5. Failure to the chassis... cards. 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 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card:...
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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 - - ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 14 1-19 12/27/07 4:38:29 PM ...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... 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 - - ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 14 1-19 12/27/07 4:38:29 PM ...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... 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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...light blue). 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 use an ... HDCP compliant allowing playback of higher speed and bandwidth with the higher-version DVD player and drivers will affect the playback quality. Microphone port (pink). This port connects a microphone. These...converted to output RGB Signal 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 Using the CPU/Memory...
...light blue). 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 use an ... HDCP compliant allowing playback of higher speed and bandwidth with the higher-version DVD player and drivers will affect the playback quality. Microphone port (pink). This port connects a microphone. These...converted to output RGB Signal 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 Using the CPU/Memory...
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... and single partition can cause system boot failure! 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using this utility. ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 9 2- 12/27/07 4:39:19 ...PM This utility is copied to : • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet • Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the USB flash disk: 1. The Drivers...
... and single partition can cause system boot failure! 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using this utility. ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 9 2- 12/27/07 4:39:19 ...PM This utility is copied to : • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet • Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the USB flash disk: 1. The Drivers...
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... microcode updation. 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 testing purpose. GART Error Reporting [Disabled] This option should remain disabled for the normal operation. Configuration options: [Disabled...Cool'n'Quiet 2.0 Objects [Disabled] AMD Overlooking Configuraation This option should remain disabled for the normal operation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 12 2-23 12/27/07 4:39:49 PM
... microcode updation. 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 testing purpose. GART Error Reporting [Disabled] This option should remain disabled for the normal operation. Configuration options: [Disabled...Cool'n'Quiet 2.0 Objects [Disabled] AMD Overlooking Configuraation This option should remain disabled for the normal operation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 12 2-23 12/27/07 4:39:49 PM
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... better compatibility and system stability. • NVIDIA GeForce 7050PV/nForce 630a chipset 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, software applications, and utilities that you want to avail all...
... better compatibility and system stability. • NVIDIA GeForce 7050PV/nForce 630a chipset 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, software applications, and utilities that you want to avail all...
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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. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to the optical drive. Click an icon to display support CD/motherboard information Click an item to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. 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.
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. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to the optical drive. Click an icon to display support CD/motherboard information Click an item to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. 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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... Cool 'n' Quiet Driver Installs the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet driver. Realtek Audio Driver Installs the Realtek® ALC662 audio driver and application. Nvidia Chipset Driver Program Installs the Nvidia chipset program driver. Drivers Installation Wizard Launches the ASUS InstallAll driver installation wizard. The screen display and drivers option may not be the same for different operating system versions. 3- E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb...
... Cool 'n' Quiet Driver Installs the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet driver. Realtek Audio Driver Installs the Realtek® ALC662 audio driver and application. Nvidia Chipset Driver Program Installs the Nvidia chipset program driver. Drivers Installation Wizard Launches the ASUS InstallAll driver installation wizard. The screen display and drivers option may not be the same for different operating system versions. 3- E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb...
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... computer so you to open, view, and print documents in your computer from the ASUS Superb Software Library CD. 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 Adobe Acrobat... Reader V7.0 Installs the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader that allows you can also install the following utilities from viruses that enhances computer graphics and sound. Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver...
... computer so you to open, view, and print documents in your computer from the ASUS Superb Software Library CD. 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 Adobe Acrobat... Reader V7.0 Installs the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader that allows you can also install the following utilities from viruses that enhances computer graphics and sound. Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver...