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... 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 fields 2-14 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-14 2.2.8 Scroll bar 2-14... 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
... 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 fields 2-14 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-14 2.2.8 Scroll bar 2-14... 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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.... PCI Express features point‑to powerful audio and speaker systems. 1- E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 4 Chapter 1: Product introduction 12/27/07 4:37:43 PM S/PDIF digital sound ready The motherboard supports the S/PDIF technology. Gigabit LAN solution Gigabit LAN is the networking standard ...into the audio I /O interconnect technology that speeds up the PCI bus. ALC662 also supports Windows® Vista Premium. See page 1-20 for details. Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology The motherboard supports next-generation SATA hard drives based on the new SATA 3Gb/s storage specification. It ...
.... PCI Express features point‑to powerful audio and speaker systems. 1- E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 4 Chapter 1: Product introduction 12/27/07 4:37:43 PM S/PDIF digital sound ready The motherboard supports the S/PDIF technology. Gigabit LAN solution Gigabit LAN is the networking standard ...into the audio I /O interconnect technology that speeds up the PCI bus. ALC662 also supports Windows® Vista Premium. See page 1-20 for details. Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology The motherboard supports next-generation SATA hard drives based on the new SATA 3Gb/s storage specification. It ...
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The excess over 3GB of physical memory installed The motherboard can not use identical DDR2 DIMM pairs for dual channel mode. install identical DIMMs in DIMM_A2 and DIMM_B2 (black sockets) • Always use this excess ... the Physical Address Extension (PAE) support, the system will not cause any problem; Important notice on each slot. 64-bit Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition Windows® Vista x64 Edition 1-14 E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 9 Chapter 1: Product introduction 12/27/07 4:38:22 PM however, the system can support 8 GB physical memory on...
The excess over 3GB of physical memory installed The motherboard can not use identical DDR2 DIMM pairs for dual channel mode. install identical DIMMs in DIMM_A2 and DIMM_B2 (black sockets) • Always use this excess ... the Physical Address Extension (PAE) support, the system will not cause any problem; Important notice on each slot. 64-bit Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition Windows® Vista x64 Edition 1-14 E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 9 Chapter 1: Product introduction 12/27/07 4:38:22 PM however, the system can support 8 GB physical memory on...
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.... The data transfer rate of the Serial ATA 3Gb/s is backward compatible with 133 MB/s (Ultra DMA133). 4. ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 8 1-27 12/27/07 4:38:49 PM M2N-VM DVI R Important note on Serial ATA Install the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 before using Serial ATA. • For detailed instructions on how to configure RAID...
.... The data transfer rate of the Serial ATA 3Gb/s is backward compatible with 133 MB/s (Ultra DMA133). 4. ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 8 1-27 12/27/07 4:38:49 PM M2N-VM DVI R Important note on Serial ATA Install the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 before using Serial ATA. • For detailed instructions on how to configure RAID...
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... 3 (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 Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a USB flash disk, a bootable floppy disk or the motherboard support CD when the BIOS file fails or gets ... using a bootable floppy disk.) 3. Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk in Windows® environment.) Refer to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in case you to the corresponding sections for ...
... 3 (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 Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a USB flash disk, a bootable floppy disk or the motherboard support CD when the BIOS file fails or gets ... using a bootable floppy disk.) 3. Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk in Windows® environment.) Refer to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in case you to the corresponding sections for ...
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... floppy disk to create a bootable floppy disk. b. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the floppy disk drive. b. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk to the bootable floppy disk. e. Click from the Windows® desktop, then select My Computer. d. ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 3 2- 12/27/07 4:39:11 PM c. A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk...
... floppy disk to create a bootable floppy disk. b. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the floppy disk drive. b. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk to the bootable floppy disk. e. Click from the Windows® desktop, then select My Computer. d. ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 3 2- 12/27/07 4:39:11 PM c. A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk...
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...Utilities screen menu. 3. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. • Only the USB flash disk with the motherboard package. This utility is copied to : • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS file from the...USB port. 2. The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using this utility. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 9 2- 12/27/07 4:39:19 PM Doing so can support ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3. Place the support CD in Windows® environment. Recovering...
...Utilities screen menu. 3. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. • Only the USB flash disk with the motherboard package. This utility is copied to : • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS file from the...USB port. 2. The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using this utility. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 9 2- 12/27/07 4:39:19 PM Doing so can support ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3. Place the support CD in Windows® environment. Recovering...
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Select the ASUS FTP site nearest the Internet option from 3. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Select Update BIOS from the you to avoid network traffic, or drop‑down menu, then click Next. Click Next. 2-10 E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 10 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 12/27/07 4:39:23 PM click Auto Select. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate.
Select the ASUS FTP site nearest the Internet option from 3. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Select Update BIOS from the you to avoid network traffic, or drop‑down menu, then click Next. Click Next. 2-10 E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 10 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 12/27/07 4:39:23 PM click Auto Select. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate.
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... Open window, then click Open. 4. ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 11 2-11 12/27/07 4:39:29 PM 4. Follow the screen instructions to avail all its features. Always update the utility to complete the update process. Locate the BIOS file from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears...
... Open window, then click Open. 4. ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 11 2-11 12/27/07 4:39:29 PM 4. Follow the screen instructions to avail all its features. Always update the utility to complete the update process. Locate the BIOS file from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears...
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... there are items that do not fit on the screen. Refer to "2.2.7 Pop-up window." 2.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display a list of the selected item. 2-14 E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 3 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 12/27/07 4:39:37 PM You cannot select ...] Graphic Adapter Priority Graphics Aperture Size Spread Spectrum [AGP/PCI] [ 64 MB] [Enabled] ICH Delayed Transaction [Enabled] MPS Revision [1.4] Pop-up window with the configuration options for that item. 2.2.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the screen. To change the value of the field opposite the item...
... there are items that do not fit on the screen. Refer to "2.2.7 Pop-up window." 2.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display a list of the selected item. 2-14 E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 3 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 12/27/07 4:39:37 PM You cannot select ...] Graphic Adapter Priority Graphics Aperture Size Spread Spectrum [AGP/PCI] [ 64 MB] [Enabled] ICH Delayed Transaction [Enabled] MPS Revision [1.4] Pop-up window with the configuration options for that item. 2.2.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the screen. To change the value of the field opposite the item...
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...save changes and exit. After selecting this option, a confirmation window appears. When you select this option only if you do not want to save your changes before saving the values to the non-volatile RAM. ASUS M2N-VM DVI 2-43 E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 32 12/27/07 4:40:17 PM Select one...Time, and Password, the BIOS asks for a confirmation before exiting. Exit & Discard Changes Select this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears. 2.8 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items, and save or ...
...save changes and exit. After selecting this option, a confirmation window appears. When you select this option only if you do not want to save your changes before saving the values to the non-volatile RAM. ASUS M2N-VM DVI 2-43 E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 32 12/27/07 4:40:17 PM Select one...Time, and Password, the BIOS asks for a confirmation before exiting. Exit & Discard Changes Select this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears. 2.8 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items, and save or ...
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...=M2N-VM%20DVI&type=drivers. 3.2 Support CD information The support CD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you want to change at any time without notice. hence, ASUS support CD v406.02 and later versions, cannot support Windows 2000... Ensure that you install the Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later versions before installing the drivers for updates. 3- E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 2 Chapter 3: Software support 12/27/07 4:40:21 PM If you can install to your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary....
...=M2N-VM%20DVI&type=drivers. 3.2 Support CD information The support CD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you want to change at any time without notice. hence, ASUS support CD v406.02 and later versions, cannot support Windows 2000... Ensure that you install the Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later versions before installing the drivers for updates. 3- E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 2 Chapter 3: Software support 12/27/07 4:40:21 PM If you can install to your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary....
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...Windows® environment. ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 5 3- 12/27/07 4:40:25 PM Installation Wizard for Utilities Launches the ASUS InstallAll utilities installation wizard. ASUS InstAll - ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems. This utility helps you to update the motherboard... BIOS in healthy operating condition. ASUS Cool 'n' Quiet Utility This item installs the ASUS Cool 'n' Quiet utility. This utility requires an...
...Windows® environment. ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 5 3- 12/27/07 4:40:25 PM Installation Wizard for Utilities Launches the ASUS InstallAll utilities installation wizard. ASUS InstAll - ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems. This utility helps you to update the motherboard... BIOS in healthy operating condition. ASUS Cool 'n' Quiet Utility This item installs the ASUS Cool 'n' Quiet utility. This utility requires an...