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...FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ii E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 2 12/27/07 4:...will not be registered trademarks or copyrights of alteration is authorized in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; No part of this manual may or may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in writing by the...
...FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ii E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 2 12/27/07 4:...will not be registered trademarks or copyrights of alteration is authorized in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; No part of this manual may or may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in writing by the...
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... 2.5.4 APM Configuration 2-36 2.5.5 Hardware Monitor 2-37 2.6 Boot menu 2-38 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority 2-38 2.6.2 Removable Drives 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...
... 2.5.4 APM Configuration 2-36 2.5.5 Hardware Monitor 2-37 2.6 Boot menu 2-38 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority 2-38 2.6.2 Removable Drives 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...
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...product in municipal waste. If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using the product, make sure...before the signal cables are unplugged before you detect any area where it , carefully read all the manuals that the power cables for disposal of the electrical outlet you encounter technical problems with the package. ... and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 7 vii 12/27/07 4:37:30 PM
...product in municipal waste. If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using the product, make sure...before the signal cables are unplugged before you detect any area where it , carefully read all the manuals that the power cables for disposal of the electrical outlet you encounter technical problems with the package. ... and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 7 vii 12/27/07 4:37:30 PM
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...find more information Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. viii E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 8 12/27/07 4:37:30 PM It includes description of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. Refer to perform when installing system components. Optional ... on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the jumpers and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. About this guide is organized This manual contains the ...
...find more information Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. viii E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 8 12/27/07 4:37:30 PM It includes description of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. Refer to perform when installing system components. Optional ... on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the jumpers and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. About this guide is organized This manual contains the ...
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... components when trying to select. Example: Means that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used in this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. Example: At the DOS prompt, type the command line...: format A:/S E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 9 ix 12/27/07 4:37:32 PM IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task. Conventions used throughout ...
... components when trying to select. Example: Means that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used in this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. Example: At the DOS prompt, type the command line...: format A:/S E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 9 ix 12/27/07 4:37:32 PM IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task. Conventions used throughout ...
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....indb 11 xi 12/27/07 4:37:33 PM x 8.8 in . 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... 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 ...
....indb 11 xi 12/27/07 4:37:33 PM x 8.8 in . 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... 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 ...
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... connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for details. See the page 2-16 for Serial ATA 3Gb/s hard disk and optical disk drives. ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 8 1-27 12/27/07 4:38:49 PM The Serial ATA 3Gb/s is faster than the standard parallel ATA with Serial ATA ... using these connectors, set the SATA Mode select item in the BIOS to the RAID manual in the support CD. • If you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, and JBOD configuration through the onboard controller. M2N-VM DVI R Important note on how to configure RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, ...
... connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for details. See the page 2-16 for Serial ATA 3Gb/s hard disk and optical disk drives. ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 8 1-27 12/27/07 4:38:49 PM The Serial ATA 3Gb/s is faster than the standard parallel ATA with Serial ATA ... using these connectors, set the SATA Mode select item in the BIOS to the RAID manual in the support CD. • If you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, and JBOD configuration through the onboard controller. M2N-VM DVI R Important note on how to configure RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, ...
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... [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] AI Overclocking [Auto] Allows selection of the preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] - ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 10 2-21 12/27/07 4:39:47 PM allows you to individually set overclocking parameters automatically. [MANUAL] - Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can...
... [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] AI Overclocking [Auto] Allows selection of the preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] - ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 10 2-21 12/27/07 4:39:47 PM allows you to individually set overclocking parameters automatically. [MANUAL] - Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can...
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... 5%] [Overclock 7%] The following items appear when the AI Overclocking item is set to [MANUAL]. The following item appears only when the AI Overclocking item is set to [MANUAL] or [Overclock Profile]. Configuration options: [Auto] [1.850V] [1.900V] [1.950V] [2.000V] 2-22 E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 11 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 12/27/07 4:39:48 PM
... 5%] [Overclock 7%] The following items appear when the AI Overclocking item is set to [MANUAL]. The following item appears only when the AI Overclocking item is set to [MANUAL] or [Overclock Profile]. Configuration options: [Auto] [1.850V] [1.900V] [1.950V] [2.000V] 2-22 E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 11 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 12/27/07 4:39:48 PM
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...: 266MHz-4.0-4-4-11-2T Memclock Mode CAS Latency (CL) TRCD TRP TRAS Command Timing (2T mode) MCT Timing Mode Bank Interleaving Enable Clock to Limit or Manual. Memclock Value [200 MHz] Sets the memory clock mode limit. Configuration options: [Auto] [3.0] [4.0] [5.0] [6.0] TRCD [Auto] Sets the TRCD mode. Configuration...[4 CLK] [5 CLK] [6 CLK] TRAS [Auto] Sets the TRAS mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [5 CLK] [6 CLK] ~ [18 CLK] 2-26 E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 15 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 12/27/07 4:39:53 PM If Auto, the DRAM speed will not exceed the specific value.
...: 266MHz-4.0-4-4-11-2T Memclock Mode CAS Latency (CL) TRCD TRP TRAS Command Timing (2T mode) MCT Timing Mode Bank Interleaving Enable Clock to Limit or Manual. Memclock Value [200 MHz] Sets the memory clock mode limit. Configuration options: [Auto] [3.0] [4.0] [5.0] [6.0] TRCD [Auto] Sets the TRCD mode. Configuration...[4 CLK] [5 CLK] [6 CLK] TRAS [Auto] Sets the TRAS mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [5 CLK] [6 CLK] ~ [18 CLK] 2-26 E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 15 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 12/27/07 4:39:53 PM If Auto, the DRAM speed will not exceed the specific value.
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Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 16 2-27 12/27/07 4:39:53 PM Configuration options: [Auto] [1T] [2T] MCT Timing Mode [Auto] Sets the MCT Timing Mode. Command Timing (2T mode) [Auto] Sets the Command Timing (2T mode). Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] Bank Interleaving [Auto] Allows you to all...
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 16 2-27 12/27/07 4:39:53 PM Configuration options: [Auto] [1T] [2T] MCT Timing Mode [Auto] Sets the MCT Timing Mode. Command Timing (2T mode) [Auto] Sets the Command Timing (2T mode). Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] Bank Interleaving [Auto] Allows you to all...
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Most user manual files are in Portable Document Format (PDF). Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a user manual file. 3- E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 8 Chapter 3: Software support 12/27/07 4:40:28 PM Click an item to open the folder of supplementary user manuals. 3.2.5 Manual menu The Manual menu contains a list of the user manual.
Most user manual files are in Portable Document Format (PDF). Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a user manual file. 3- E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 8 Chapter 3: Software support 12/27/07 4:40:28 PM Click an item to open the folder of supplementary user manuals. 3.2.5 Manual menu The Manual menu contains a list of the user manual.