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... described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR ... OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. ii E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 2 12/27/07 4:37:24 PM SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE...
... described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR ... OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. ii E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 2 12/27/07 4:37:24 PM SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE...
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Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide viii M2N-VM DVI specifications summary x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-5 1.4 Before you proceed 1-6 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-7 1.5.1 Motherboard layout 1-7 1.5.2 Placement direction 1-8 1.5.3 Screw holes 1-8 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-9 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-9 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan 1-11 1.7 System memory 1-13 1.7.1 Overview 1-13...
Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide viii M2N-VM DVI specifications summary x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-5 1.4 Before you proceed 1-6 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-7 1.5.1 Motherboard layout 1-7 1.5.2 Placement direction 1-8 1.5.3 Screw holes 1-8 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-9 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-9 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan 1-11 1.7 System memory 1-13 1.7.1 Overview 1-13...
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Contents Chapter 2: BIOS setup 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-...2.4.1 JumperFree 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
Contents Chapter 2: BIOS setup 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-...2.4.1 JumperFree 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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... 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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.../TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause undesired operation. vi E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 6 12/27/07 4:37:29 PM Canadian Department of the FCC Rules. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits...
.../TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause undesired operation. vi E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 6 12/27/07 4:37:29 PM Canadian Department of the FCC Rules. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits...
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... power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before the signal cables are connected. If you are using, contact your retailer. E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 7 vii 12/27/07 4:37:30 PM If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you encounter technical problems ...with the package. • Before using an adapter or extension cord. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the...
... power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before the signal cables are connected. If you are using, contact your retailer. E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 7 vii 12/27/07 4:37:30 PM If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you encounter technical problems ...with the package. • Before using an adapter or extension cord. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the...
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... system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Optional documentation Your product package may have to the ASUS contact information. 2. viii E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 8 12/27/07 4:37:30 PM ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product...
... system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Optional documentation Your product package may have to the ASUS contact information. 2. viii E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 8 12/27/07 4:37:30 PM ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product...
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... perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used in this manual. 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 NOTE: Tips and additional information to complete a task. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when...
... perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used in this manual. 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 NOTE: Tips and additional information to complete a task. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when...
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M2N-VM DVI specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Graphics...65533;�p�ro�c�e��s�s�o�r Maximum shared memory of 256 MB Supports DVI-D with �m�a�x��. �re��s�o�lu��ti...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...
M2N-VM DVI specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Graphics...65533;�p�ro�c�e��s�s�o�r Maximum shared memory of 256 MB Supports DVI-D with �m�a�x��. �re��s�o�lu��ti...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...
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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 port 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...
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 port 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...
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This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 1 12/27/07 4:37:34 PM
This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 1 12/27/07 4:37:34 PM
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...buffered DDR2 1066 memory support and AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology. See page 1-9 for buying an ASUS® M2N-VM DVI motherboard! See page 2-23 for a cool and quiet operating environment. Before you for details. 1.1 Welcome! AMD Cool 'n' Quiet ... which is based on it another standout in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application CD Documentation ASUS M2N-VM DVI motherboard 1 x Serial ATA signal cable 1 x Serial ATA power cable 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable...
...buffered DDR2 1066 memory support and AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology. See page 1-9 for buying an ASUS® M2N-VM DVI motherboard! See page 2-23 for a cool and quiet operating environment. Before you for details. 1.1 Welcome! AMD Cool 'n' Quiet ... which is based on it another standout in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application CD Documentation ASUS M2N-VM DVI motherboard 1 x Serial ATA signal cable 1 x Serial ATA power cable 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable...
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This motherboard provides excellent compatibility and flexibility by supporting either 64-bit or 32-bit architecture. See page 1-13 for Serial ATA 3Gb/s. NVIDIA® GeForce™ ... extraordinary CPU power from the latest dual-core CPU. DVI Interface DVI (Digital Visual Interface) provides high visual quality of HD DVD, Blu-ray Disc. ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 3 1- 12/27/07 4:37:40 PM The interface of this motherboard supports dual VGA output of both DVI-D and RGB, and is HDCP compliant allowing playback of...
This motherboard provides excellent compatibility and flexibility by supporting either 64-bit or 32-bit architecture. See page 1-13 for Serial ATA 3Gb/s. NVIDIA® GeForce™ ... extraordinary CPU power from the latest dual-core CPU. DVI Interface DVI (Digital Visual Interface) provides high visual quality of HD DVD, Blu-ray Disc. ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 3 1- 12/27/07 4:37:40 PM The interface of this motherboard supports dual VGA output of both DVI-D and RGB, and is HDCP compliant allowing playback of...
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Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology The motherboard supports next-generation SATA hard drives based on the new SATA 3Gb/s storage ... interface is ideal for details. It allows RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10. S/PDIF digital sound ready The motherboard supports the S/PDIF technology. See page 1-20 for handling large amounts of data such as video, audio, and voice....packets. ALC662 also supports Windows® Vista Premium. PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I /O jacks. PCI Express features point‑to powerful audio and speaker systems....
Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology The motherboard supports next-generation SATA hard drives based on the new SATA 3Gb/s storage ... interface is ideal for details. It allows RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10. S/PDIF digital sound ready The motherboard supports the S/PDIF technology. See page 1-20 for handling large amounts of data such as video, audio, and voice....packets. ALC662 also supports Windows® Vista Premium. PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I /O jacks. PCI Express features point‑to powerful audio and speaker systems....
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... the impact on your BIOS easily without entering the OS. Simply press the predefined hotkey to overclocking, C.P.R. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in line with the European Union's Restriction on the use of creating.... Update your screen. 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 PM eliminates the need to ensure quiet, cool and efficient operation. See page 2-39...
... the impact on your BIOS easily without entering the OS. Simply press the predefined hotkey to overclocking, C.P.R. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in line with the European Union's Restriction on the use of creating.... Update your screen. 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 PM eliminates the need to ensure quiet, cool and efficient operation. See page 2-39...
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... to static electricity • Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any motherboard component. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to indicate that the system is switched off mode. Onboard LED The... any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is ON, in sleep mode, or in any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with a standby power LED that lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. M2N-VM DVI R 1- E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 1 Chapter 1: Product introduction...
... to static electricity • Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any motherboard component. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to indicate that the system is switched off mode. Onboard LED The... any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is ON, in sleep mode, or in any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with a standby power LED that lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. M2N-VM DVI R 1- E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 1 Chapter 1: Product introduction...
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1.5 Motherboard overview 1.5.1 Motherboard layout CD R Lithium Cell CLRTC ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 2 1- 12/27/07 4:37:48 PM
1.5 Motherboard overview 1.5.1 Motherboard layout CD R Lithium Cell CLRTC ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 2 1- 12/27/07 4:37:48 PM
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1.5.2 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the chassis in the image below. 1.5.3 Screw holes Place six (6) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis M2N-VM DVI R 1- E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 3 Chapter 1: Product introduction 12/27/07 4:37:50 PM The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. Doing so can damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. Do not overtighten the screws!
1.5.2 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the chassis in the image below. 1.5.3 Screw holes Place six (6) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis M2N-VM DVI R 1- E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 3 Chapter 1: Product introduction 12/27/07 4:37:50 PM The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. Doing so can damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. Do not overtighten the screws!
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... connectors on the motherboard. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to a 90°-100° angle. Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to 90°-100° angle, otherwise the CPU does not fit in only one correct orientation. ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 4 1- 12/27...
... connectors on the motherboard. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to a 90°-100° angle. Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to 90°-100° angle, otherwise the CPU does not fit in only one correct orientation. ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 4 1- 12/27...