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... 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-3 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 2-4 2.1.3 AFUDOS utility 2-5 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-7 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility 2-9 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-12 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-13 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-13 2.2.3 Navigation Keys 2-13 2.2.4 Menu items 2-14 2.2.5 Sub-menu items 2-14 2.2.6 Configuration ... 2-21 2.4.2 CPU Configuration 2-23 2.4.3 Chipset 2-25 2.4.4 Onboard Device Configuration 2-31 2.4.5 PCIPnP 2-32 2.4.6 USB Configuration 2-33 iv E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 4 12/27/07 4:37:25 PM
... 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-3 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 2-4 2.1.3 AFUDOS utility 2-5 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-7 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility 2-9 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-12 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-13 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-13 2.2.3 Navigation Keys 2-13 2.2.4 Menu items 2-14 2.2.5 Sub-menu items 2-14 2.2.6 Configuration ... 2-21 2.4.2 CPU Configuration 2-23 2.4.3 Chipset 2-25 2.4.4 Onboard Device Configuration 2-31 2.4.5 PCIPnP 2-32 2.4.6 USB Configuration 2-33 iv E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 4 12/27/07 4:37:25 PM
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... and software updates. 1. viii E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 8 12/27/07 4:37:30 PM It includes description of the support CD/DVD that comes with the motherboard package. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the...
... and software updates. 1. viii E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 8 12/27/07 4:37:30 PM It includes description of the support CD/DVD that comes with the motherboard package. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the...
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M2N-VM DVI specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Graphics Storage High Definition Audio LAN USB Manageability Special features Support AMD socket AM2 for ...;d�e�t�e�c�t PHY Gigabit LAN Supports up to 10 USB 2.0/1.1 ports WfM2.0, DMI2.0, WOL by Ring, PME Wake Up ASUS Q-Fan ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2™ ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) from 200MHz to 300MHz at 1MHz increment Adjustable CPU Voltage at 0.025V increment (continued on...
M2N-VM DVI specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Graphics Storage High Definition Audio LAN USB Manageability Special features Support AMD socket AM2 for ...;d�e�t�e�c�t PHY Gigabit LAN Supports up to 10 USB 2.0/1.1 ports WfM2.0, DMI2.0, WOL by Ring, PME Wake Up ASUS Q-Fan ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2™ ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) from 200MHz to 300MHz at 1MHz increment Adjustable CPU Voltage at 0.025V increment (continued on...
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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 LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x VGA Out port 1 x DVI port 1 x PS/2 keyboard ...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...
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 x PS/2 keyboard ...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...
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...logo for a more colorful and vivid image on your BIOS easily without entering the OS. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for details. ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 5 1- 12/27/07 4:37:44 ...to overclocking, C.P.R. See page 2-37 for details. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to overclocking. Green ASUS The motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in line with the European Union's ...
...logo for a more colorful and vivid image on your BIOS easily without entering the OS. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for details. ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 5 1- 12/27/07 4:37:44 ...to overclocking, C.P.R. See page 2-37 for details. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to overclocking. Green ASUS The motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in line with the European Union's ...
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... expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for later use . 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 Install the software drivers for information on the system and change... the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the next page. 3. Before installing the expansion ...
... expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for later use . 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 Install the software drivers for information on the system and change... the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the next page. 3. Before installing the expansion ...
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Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. For system failure due to overclocking. ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 2 1-21 12/27/07 4:38:37 PM 1.9 Jumpers 1. Reinstall the battery. 5. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! To erase the RTC ..., use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Move the jumper cap from pins...
Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. For system failure due to overclocking. ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 2 1-21 12/27/07 4:38:37 PM 1.9 Jumpers 1. Reinstall the battery. 5. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! To erase the RTC ..., use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Move the jumper cap from pins...
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... supply at least 500 mA on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS. otherwise, the system will not power up feature. Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) to additional USB ports. This feature requires an ATX power supply that you press a key on the +5VSB lead for the rear USB... ports. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, USBPW5-8, USBPW910) Set these jumpers to +5V to wake up feature requires a power supply that can connect to wake up the computer from S3 and S4 sleep modes. M2N-VM...
... supply at least 500 mA on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS. otherwise, the system will not power up feature. Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) to additional USB ports. This feature requires an ATX power supply that you press a key on the +5VSB lead for the rear USB... ports. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, USBPW5-8, USBPW910) Set these jumpers to +5V to wake up feature requires a power supply that can connect to wake up the computer from S3 and S4 sleep modes. M2N-VM...
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...ATA 3Gb/s is backward compatible with 133 MB/s (Ultra DMA133). 4. M2N-VM DVI R Important note on Serial ATA Install the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 before using these connectors, set the SATA Mode select item in the BIOS to [RAID Mode]. If you install Serial ATA hard disk drives, ...3Gb/s hard disk and optical disk drives. The Serial ATA 3Gb/s is faster than the standard parallel ATA with Serial ATA 1.5Gb/s specification. ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 8 1-27 12/27/07 4:38:49 PM Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4) These connectors are for the...
...ATA 3Gb/s is backward compatible with 133 MB/s (Ultra DMA133). 4. M2N-VM DVI R Important note on Serial ATA Install the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 before using these connectors, set the SATA Mode select item in the BIOS to [RAID Mode]. If you install Serial ATA hard disk drives, ...3Gb/s hard disk and optical disk drives. The Serial ATA 3Gb/s is faster than the standard parallel ATA with Serial ATA 1.5Gb/s specification. ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 8 1-27 12/27/07 4:38:49 PM Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4) These connectors are for the...
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...;e��t�h�a��t�t�h�e� Front Panel Select item in the BIOS is purchased separately. Serial port connectors (10-1 pin COM1) The connector is for a serial (COM) port. M2N-VM DVI R 10. Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that you ...;�n�� AC`97 front panel audio module to this connector, set to a slot opening at the back of the motherboard high-definition audio capability. • If you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the system chassis...
...;e��t�h�a��t�t�h�e� Front Panel Select item in the BIOS is purchased separately. Serial port connectors (10-1 pin COM1) The connector is for a serial (COM) port. M2N-VM DVI R 10. Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that you ...;�n�� AC`97 front panel audio module to this connector, set to a slot opening at the back of the motherboard high-definition audio capability. • If you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the system chassis...
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... system OFF. • Reset button This 2-pin connector is in SLEEP or SOFT-OFF mode depending on the BIOS settings. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. M2N-VM DVI R • System power LED This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. The speaker.... • Hard disk drive activity LED This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. 13. ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 14 1-33 12/27/07 4:39:08 PM
... system OFF. • Reset button This 2-pin connector is in SLEEP or SOFT-OFF mode depending on the BIOS settings. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. M2N-VM DVI R • System power LED This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. The speaker.... • Hard disk drive activity LED This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. 13. ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 14 1-33 12/27/07 4:39:08 PM
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Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. 2 BIOS setup E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 1 12/27/07 4:39:09 PM This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus.
Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. 2 BIOS setup E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 1 12/27/07 4:39:09 PM This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus.
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... on these utilities. ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2- E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 2 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 12/27/07 4:39:11 PM ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a floppy disk, USB Flash, or the motherboard support CD during POST.) 2. ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode...
... on these utilities. ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2- E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 2 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 12/27/07 4:39:11 PM ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a floppy disk, USB Flash, or the motherboard support CD during POST.) 2. ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode...
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... the menu, then select Format. c. d. c. Right-click Floppy Disk Drive then click Format to create a bootable floppy disk. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk. Click File from the Windows® desktop, then select Computer. b. ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 3 2- 12/27/07 4:39:11 PM e.
... the menu, then select Format. c. d. c. Right-click Floppy Disk Drive then click Format to create a bootable floppy disk. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk. Click File from the Windows® desktop, then select Computer. b. ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 3 2- 12/27/07 4:39:11 PM e.
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... shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 2- E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 4 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 12/27/07 4:39:14 PM ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.00 FLASH TYPE: SST 49LF008 FWH Current ROM BOARD: M2N-VM VER: 0107 [0101] DATE: 12/21/06 ...EZ Flash 2 by pressing + during POST to display the following. When the correct BIOS file is built-in the BIOS chip so it . 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to go through the long process of booting from a floppy disk and using...
... shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 2- E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 4 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 12/27/07 4:39:14 PM ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.00 FLASH TYPE: SST 49LF008 FWH Current ROM BOARD: M2N-VM VER: 0107 [0101] DATE: 12/21/06 ...EZ Flash 2 by pressing + during POST to display the following. When the correct BIOS file is built-in the BIOS chip so it . 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to go through the long process of booting from a floppy disk and using...
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... returns to file...... A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 5 2- 12/27/07 4:39:15 PM Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to the floppy disk. The utility copies the current BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk you to save the file...
... returns to file...... A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 5 2- 12/27/07 4:39:15 PM Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to the floppy disk. The utility copies the current BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk you to save the file...
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... motherboard support CD to prevent system boot failure! 5. done Advance Check ...... Erasing flash ...... Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. WARNING!! done Verifying flash .... done Please restart your computer A:\> 2- Chapter 2: BIOS setup E3608_M2N-VM-...verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS. done Reading flash ...... All rights reserved. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... The utility returns to...
... motherboard support CD to prevent system boot failure! 5. done Advance Check ...... Erasing flash ...... Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. WARNING!! done Verifying flash .... done Please restart your computer A:\> 2- Chapter 2: BIOS setup E3608_M2N-VM-...verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS. done Reading flash ...... All rights reserved. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... The utility returns to...
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...... Completed. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 7 2- 12/27/07 4:39:17 PM Checking for floppy... Reading file "M2NVMDVI.ROM". Turn on the system. 2. Doing so can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support CD, a floppy disk or a USB flash disk that contains...
...... Completed. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 7 2- 12/27/07 4:39:17 PM Checking for floppy... Reading file "M2NVMDVI.ROM". Turn on the system. 2. Doing so can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support CD, a floppy disk or a USB flash disk that contains...
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... system after the utility completes the updating process. Bad BIOS checksum. Floppy not found ! Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to the optical drive. 3. Recovering the BIOS from the support CD To recover the BIOS from the floppy disk drive, then turn on the ...BIOS recovery... The utility then updates the corrupted BIOS file. Insert the support CD to download the latest BIOS file. 2- E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 8 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 12/27/07 4:39:18 PM Checking for floppy... Bad BIOS checksum. Checking for this motherboard. The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS...
... system after the utility completes the updating process. Bad BIOS checksum. Floppy not found ! Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to the optical drive. 3. Recovering the BIOS from the support CD To recover the BIOS from the floppy disk drive, then turn on the ...BIOS recovery... The utility then updates the corrupted BIOS file. Insert the support CD to download the latest BIOS file. 2- E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 8 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 12/27/07 4:39:18 PM Checking for floppy... Bad BIOS checksum. Checking for this motherboard. The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS...
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... motherboard package. Turn on the system. 3. Quit all Windows® applications before you to your system. The device size should be smaller than 8GB. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so can support ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3. This utility is available in the optical drive. ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM...
... motherboard package. Turn on the system. 3. Quit all Windows® applications before you to your system. The device size should be smaller than 8GB. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so can support ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3. This utility is available in the optical drive. ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM...