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... for backup purposes, without intent to the owners' benefit, without the express written permission of alteration is defaced or missing. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS... PARTICULAR PURPOSE. ii E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 2 12/27/07 4:37:24 PM or (2) the serial number of the product is authorized in writing by the purchaser for identification or explanation and to infringe. Products and corporate names appearing in this manual, including the products and ...
... for backup purposes, without intent to the owners' benefit, without the express written permission of alteration is defaced or missing. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS... PARTICULAR PURPOSE. ii E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 2 12/27/07 4:37:24 PM or (2) the serial number of the product is authorized in writing by the purchaser for identification or explanation and to infringe. Products and corporate names appearing in this manual, including the products and ...
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... 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 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
... 2-38 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 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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E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 7 vii 12/27/07 4:37:30 PM If ...; If the power supply is set to the correct voltage in municipal waste. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are connected. Contact a qualified service technician or your ...dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Safety information Electrical safety •...
E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 7 vii 12/27/07 4:37:30 PM If ...; If the power supply is set to the correct voltage in municipal waste. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are connected. Contact a qualified service technician or your ...dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Safety information Electrical safety •...
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... documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have to perform when installing system components. About this guide is organized This manual contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. Refer to change system settings through the BIOS...Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the jumpers and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. This chapter also lists the hardware setup procedures that comes with the motherboard package. viii E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 8 12/27/07 4:37:30 PM It includes description of ...
... documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have to perform when installing system components. About this guide is organized This manual contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. Refer to change system settings through the BIOS...Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the jumpers and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. This chapter also lists the hardware setup procedures that comes with the motherboard package. viii E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 8 12/27/07 4:37:30 PM It includes description of ...
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... complete a task. Typography Bold text Italics Command Indicates a menu or an item to select. 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 Keys enclosed in brackets. Conventions used in this...
... complete a task. Typography Bold text Italics Command Indicates a menu or an item to select. 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 Keys enclosed in brackets. Conventions used in this...
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...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 User's manual uATX: 9.6 in . (24.4cm x 22.4cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. E3608_M2N-VM-DVI...
...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 User's manual uATX: 9.6 in . (24.4cm x 22.4cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. E3608_M2N-VM-DVI...
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...SATA Mode select item in the BIOS to [RAID Mode]. 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 1.5Gb/s... Pack 1 before using Serial ATA. • For detailed instructions on how to configure RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, and JBOD, refer 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. 4. Serial ATA ...
...SATA Mode select item in the BIOS to [RAID Mode]. 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 1.5Gb/s... Pack 1 before using Serial ATA. • For detailed instructions on how to configure RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, and JBOD, refer 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. 4. Serial ATA ...
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allows you to individually set overclocking parameters automatically. [MANUAL] - allows you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB ... menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. loads the standard settings for stability when overclocking. ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 10 2-21 12/27/07 4:39:47 PM 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to set overclocking parameters. [Standard] -
allows you to individually set overclocking parameters automatically. [MANUAL] - allows you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB ... menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. loads the standard settings for stability when overclocking. ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 10 2-21 12/27/07 4:39:47 PM 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to set overclocking parameters. [Standard] -
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... Configuration options: [Auto] [Overclock 3%] [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 7%] The following item appears only when the AI Overclocking item is auto-detected by the clock generator to [MANUAL]. PCI Express Frequency [100] Allows you to select PCI Express frequency. Use the < > and < > keys to the table below for the correct Front Side Bus... options: [Auto] [1.2V] [1.3V] Memory Voltage [Auto] Allows you to select the Memory Voltage mode. 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
... Configuration options: [Auto] [Overclock 3%] [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 7%] The following item appears only when the AI Overclocking item is auto-detected by the clock generator to [MANUAL]. PCI Express Frequency [100] Allows you to select PCI Express frequency. Use the < > and < > keys to the table below for the correct Front Side Bus... options: [Auto] [1.2V] [1.3V] Memory Voltage [Auto] Allows you to select the Memory Voltage mode. 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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...options: [Auto] [3.0] [4.0] [5.0] [6.0] TRCD [Auto] Sets the TRCD 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 Memory Configuration Memory Configuration Memory Setting: 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 Mode [Auto] Sets the memory clock mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [3 CLK] [4 CLK] [5 CLK] [6 CLK] TRP ...
...options: [Auto] [3.0] [4.0] [5.0] [6.0] TRCD [Auto] Sets the TRCD 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 Memory Configuration Memory Configuration Memory Setting: 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 Mode [Auto] Sets the memory clock mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [3 CLK] [4 CLK] [5 CLK] [6 CLK] TRP ...
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... around memory hole. Command Timing (2T mode) [Auto] Sets the Command Timing (2T mode). 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] [Manual] Bank Interleaving [Auto] Allows you to all DIMMs. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] MemClk Tristate C3/ALTVID [Disabled] Enables or...
... around memory hole. Command Timing (2T mode) [Auto] Sets the Command Timing (2T mode). 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] [Manual] Bank Interleaving [Auto] Allows you to all DIMMs. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] MemClk Tristate C3/ALTVID [Disabled] Enables or...
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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 3.2.5 Manual menu The Manual menu contains a list of the user manual. Click an item to open the folder of supplementary user manuals. 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 3.2.5 Manual menu The Manual menu contains a list of the user manual. Click an item to open the folder of supplementary user manuals. Most user manual files are in Portable Document Format (PDF).