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... 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
... 2.6.3 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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....indb 11 xi 12/27/07 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 ...LPT connector 1 x S/PDIF Out connector 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 cable 1 x FDD cable 1 x I/O...
....indb 11 xi 12/27/07 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 ...LPT connector 1 x S/PDIF Out connector 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 cable 1 x FDD cable 1 x I/O...
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...To install an expansion card: 1. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the next page. 3. Secure the card to install expansion cards. See Chapter 2 for later use . Install the software drivers for the card. 2. Make sure to the card. Failure to do ...1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for the expansion card. 1-18 E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 13 Chapter 1: Product introduction 12/27/07 4:38:28 PM Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you removed earlier. 6. ...
...To install an expansion card: 1. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the next page. 3. Secure the card to install expansion cards. See Chapter 2 for later use . Install the software drivers for the card. 2. Make sure to the card. Failure to do ...1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for the expansion card. 1-18 E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 13 Chapter 1: Product introduction 12/27/07 4:38:28 PM Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you removed earlier. 6. ...
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IRQ assignments for ISA or PCI devices. shared - - ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 14 1-19 12/27/07 4:38:29 PM shared - - - shared - - - shared - - - When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments; otherwise, conflicts will arise between ... PCI to USB Host Controller 23 Standard OpenHCD USB Host Controller 23 Standard OpenHCD USB Host Controller * These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 PCI Express x1 slot PCI Express x16 slot A B C D -
IRQ assignments for ISA or PCI devices. shared - - ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 14 1-19 12/27/07 4:38:29 PM shared - - - shared - - - shared - - - When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments; otherwise, conflicts will arise between ... PCI to USB Host Controller 23 Standard OpenHCD USB Host Controller 23 Standard OpenHCD USB Host Controller * These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 PCI Express x1 slot PCI Express x16 slot A B C D -
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... 2, 4, or 6,-channel configuration. Refer to the audio configuration table for a PS/2 keyboard. 1-24 E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 5 Chapter 1: Product introduction 12/27/07 4:38:44 PM This port is for any DVI-D...sources. 5. This port connects a tape, CD, DVD player, or other protected content. • This motherboard comes with DVI-I. • To play HD DVD or Blu-Ray Disc, make sure to CRT and... bandwidth with the higher-version DVD player and drivers will affect the playback quality. Using the CPU/Memory of the CPU/Memory, DVD player, and drivers will upgrade the playback quality. 10. Line ...
... 2, 4, or 6,-channel configuration. Refer to the audio configuration table for a PS/2 keyboard. 1-24 E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 5 Chapter 1: Product introduction 12/27/07 4:38:44 PM This port is for any DVI-D...sources. 5. This port connects a tape, CD, DVD player, or other protected content. • This motherboard comes with DVI-I. • To play HD DVD or Blu-Ray Disc, make sure to CRT and... bandwidth with the higher-version DVD player and drivers will affect the playback quality. Using the CPU/Memory of the CPU/Memory, DVD player, and drivers will upgrade the playback quality. 10. Line ...
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Doing so can support ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3. The Drivers menu appears. 2. See page 3-5 for the BIOS file When found, the utility...Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. • Only the USB flash disk with the motherboard package. The ASUS Update utility allows you to the USB port. 2. Place the support CD in Windows® environment. Click... the BIOS from an updated BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the USB flash disk: 1. ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 9 2- 12/27/07 4:39:19 PM Recovering the BIOS from the USB flash disk To ...
Doing so can support ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3. The Drivers menu appears. 2. See page 3-5 for the BIOS file When found, the utility...Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. • Only the USB flash disk with the motherboard package. The ASUS Update utility allows you to the USB port. 2. Place the support CD in Windows® environment. Click... the BIOS from an updated BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the USB flash disk: 1. ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 9 2- 12/27/07 4:39:19 PM Recovering the BIOS from the USB flash disk To ...
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...] Cool'n'Quiet [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the AMD Secure Virtual Machine. The driver developer may enable it for testing purpose. The driver developer may enable it for testing purpose. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 12 2-23 12/27/07 4:39:49 PM 2.4.2 CPU Configuration CPU Configuration...
...] Cool'n'Quiet [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the AMD Secure Virtual Machine. The driver developer may enable it for testing purpose. The driver developer may enable it for testing purpose. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 12 2-23 12/27/07 4:39:49 PM 2.4.2 CPU Configuration CPU Configuration...
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... to maximize the features of the support CD are subject to avail all motherboard features. Use the setup procedures presented in this motherboard, download the older version driver package from the ASUS website: http://support.asus.com/download/download.aspx?Language=enus&model=M2N-VM%20DVI&type=drivers. 3.2 Support CD information The support CD that came with the...
... to maximize the features of the support CD are subject to avail all motherboard features. Use the setup procedures presented in this motherboard, download the older version driver package from the ASUS website: http://support.asus.com/download/download.aspx?Language=enus&model=M2N-VM%20DVI&type=drivers. 3.2 Support CD information The support CD that came with the...
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Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to the optical drive. ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 3 3- 12/27/07 4:40:23 PM The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support CD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Click an icon to display support CD/motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is enabled in your computer. 3.2.1 Running the support CD Place the support CD to run the CD.
Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to the optical drive. ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 3 3- 12/27/07 4:40:23 PM The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support CD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Click an icon to display support CD/motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is enabled in your computer. 3.2.1 Running the support CD Place the support CD to run the CD.
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... versions. 3- E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 4 Chapter 3: Software support 12/27/07 4:40:23 PM Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. 3.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Driver Installs the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet driver. ASUS InstAll - Drivers Installation Wizard Launches the ASUS InstallAll driver installation wizard. Realtek...
... versions. 3- E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 4 Chapter 3: Software support 12/27/07 4:40:23 PM Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. 3.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Driver Installs the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet driver. ASUS InstAll - Drivers Installation Wizard Launches the ASUS InstallAll driver installation wizard. Realtek...
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...following utilities from viruses that enhances computer graphics and sound. Corel Snapfire Plus SE Installs the Corel Snapfire Plus SE software. 3- E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 6 Chapter 3: Software support 12/27/07 4:40:26 PM Visit the Microsoft website (www.microsoft.com) for updates....to open, view, and print documents in your computer from the ASUS Superb Software Library CD. WinDVD Copy5 Trial Installs the WinDVD Copy5 Trial version. Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. The Microsoft DirectX® 9.0c is a multimedia technology that ...
...following utilities from viruses that enhances computer graphics and sound. Corel Snapfire Plus SE Installs the Corel Snapfire Plus SE software. 3- E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 6 Chapter 3: Software support 12/27/07 4:40:26 PM Visit the Microsoft website (www.microsoft.com) for updates....to open, view, and print documents in your computer from the ASUS Superb Software Library CD. WinDVD Copy5 Trial Installs the WinDVD Copy5 Trial version. Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. The Microsoft DirectX® 9.0c is a multimedia technology that ...