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...backup purposes, without intent to infringe. or (2) the serial number of alteration is defaced or missing. ii E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 2 12/27/07 4:37:24 PM IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (...FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT 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 CONDITIONS ...
...backup purposes, without intent to infringe. or (2) the serial number of alteration is defaced or missing. ii E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 2 12/27/07 4:37:24 PM IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (...FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT 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 CONDITIONS ...
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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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... area. If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are not damaged. Contact a qualified service technician or your power ...it by yourself. Do not place the product in any damage, contact your retailer. E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 7 vii 12/27/07 4:37:30 PM If you are not sure about the ... power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using the product, make sure all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your dealer immediately. • To ...
... area. If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are not damaged. Contact a qualified service technician or your power ...it by yourself. Do not place the product in any damage, contact your retailer. E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 7 vii 12/27/07 4:37:30 PM If you are not sure about the ... power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using the product, make sure all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your dealer immediately. • To ...
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... when installing system components. viii E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 8 12/27/07 4:37:30 PM How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup ...Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. About this guide is organized This manual contains the following sources for additional information and for product and...
... when installing system components. viii E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 8 12/27/07 4:37:30 PM How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup ...Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. About this guide is organized This manual contains the following sources for additional information and for product and...
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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 CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to select. Typography Bold text Italics Command ... enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign means that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. Keys enclosed in brackets. Used to complete a task. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to emphasize a word or a phrase. IMPORTANT: ...
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 CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to select. Typography Bold text Italics Command ... enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign means that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. Keys enclosed in brackets. Used to complete a task. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to emphasize a word or a phrase. IMPORTANT: ...
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... 4:37:33 PM 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...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...
... 4:37:33 PM 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...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...
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...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 Serial ATA Install the Windows® XP Service ... hard disk and optical disk drives. The data transfer rate of the Serial ATA 3Gb/s is backward compatible with 133 MB/s (Ultra DMA133). ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 8 1-27 12/27/07 4:38:49 PM 4. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4) These connectors are for ...
...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 Serial ATA Install the Windows® XP Service ... hard disk and optical disk drives. The data transfer rate of the Serial ATA 3Gb/s is backward compatible with 133 MB/s (Ultra DMA133). ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 8 1-27 12/27/07 4:38:49 PM 4. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4) These connectors are for ...
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... parameters for the system. [Overclock Profile] - ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 10 2-21 12/27/07 4:39:47 PM allows you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to individually set overclocking parameters automatically. [MANUAL] - Take caution when changing the settings of...
... parameters for the system. [Overclock Profile] - ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 10 2-21 12/27/07 4:39:47 PM allows you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to individually set overclocking parameters automatically. [MANUAL] - Take caution when changing the settings of...
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... Express frequency. 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 Overclock Options [Auto] Allows you to [MANUAL] or [Overclock Profile]. PCI Express Frequency [100] Allows you to [MANUAL]. CPU Frequency [200] Displays the frequency sent by the BIOS. Refer to...
... Express frequency. 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 Overclock Options [Auto] Allows you to [MANUAL] or [Overclock Profile]. PCI Express Frequency [100] Allows you to [MANUAL]. CPU Frequency [200] Displays the frequency sent by the BIOS. Refer to...
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..., the DRAM spe will be programmed regardless. 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 Manual, the DRAM specified will be based on SPDs. Memclock Mode [Auto] Sets the memory clock mode. Configuration options: [Auto...] [Limit] [Manual] The following item appears when the Memclock Mode is set to All DIMMS MemClk Tristate C3/ATLVID Memory Hole Remapping [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto...
..., the DRAM spe will be programmed regardless. 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 Manual, the DRAM specified will be based on SPDs. Memclock Mode [Auto] Sets the memory clock mode. Configuration options: [Auto...] [Limit] [Manual] The following item appears when the Memclock Mode is set to All DIMMS MemClk Tristate C3/ATLVID Memory Hole Remapping [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto...
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... Clock to All DIMMs [Disabled Enables or disables clock to enable the bank memory interleaving. 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...
... Clock to All DIMMs [Disabled Enables or disables clock to enable the bank memory interleaving. 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...
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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 Click an item to open the folder of supplementary user manuals. Most user manual files are in Portable Document Format (PDF). 3.2.5 Manual menu The Manual menu contains a list of the user manual.
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. Most user manual files are in Portable Document Format (PDF). 3.2.5 Manual menu The Manual menu contains a list of the user manual.