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...unless such repair, modification of the product is authorized in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE...respective companies, and are used only for backup purposes, without intent to infringe. ii E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 2 12/27/07 4:37:24 PM No part of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT ...
...unless such repair, modification of the product is authorized in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE...respective companies, and are used only for backup purposes, without intent to infringe. ii E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 2 12/27/07 4:37:24 PM No part of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT ...
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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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...retailer. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Make sure that all the manuals that the power cables for disposal of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the ...and the power cables are using, contact your area. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are not damaged. Please ...from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 7 vii 12/27/07 4:37:30 PM Safety information Electrical safety • To ...
...retailer. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Make sure that all the manuals that the power cables for disposal of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the ...and the power cables are using, contact your area. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are not damaged. Please ...from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 7 vii 12/27/07 4:37:30 PM Safety information Electrical safety • To ...
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... the jumpers and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. It includes description of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. viii E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 8 12/27/07 4:37:30 PM About this guide is organized This manual contains the following sources for ...additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: ...
... the jumpers and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. It includes description of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. viii E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 8 12/27/07 4:37:30 PM About this guide is organized This manual contains the following sources for ...additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: ...
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Keys enclosed in brackets. 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 DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to emphasize a word or a phrase. If ... Command Indicates a menu or an item to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to select. Conventions used throughout this manual.
Keys enclosed in brackets. 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 DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to emphasize a word or a phrase. If ... Command Indicates a menu or an item to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to select. Conventions used throughout this manual.
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x 8.8 in . M2N-VM DVI specifications summary BIOS ...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...
x 8.8 in . M2N-VM DVI specifications summary BIOS ...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...
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... 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 BIOS to [RAID Mode]. ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 8 1-27 12/27/07 4:38:49 PM The data transfer rate of the Serial ATA 3Gb/s is backward compatible...
... 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 BIOS to [RAID Mode]. ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 8 1-27 12/27/07 4:38:49 PM The data transfer rate of the Serial ATA 3Gb/s is backward compatible...
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...MANUAL] - loads the standard settings for stability when overclocking. allows you to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. loads overclocking profiles with optimal parameters for the system. [Overclock Profile] - Select either one of CPU overclocking options to set overclocking parameters. [Standard] - 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to malfunction. ASUS M2N-VM... DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 10 2-21 12/27/07 4:39:47 PM Take caution when changing...
...MANUAL] - loads the standard settings for stability when overclocking. allows you to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. loads overclocking profiles with optimal parameters for the system. [Overclock Profile] - Select either one of CPU overclocking options to set overclocking parameters. [Standard] - 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to malfunction. ASUS M2N-VM... DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 10 2-21 12/27/07 4:39:47 PM Take caution when changing...
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...[Auto] [Overclock 3%] [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 7%] The following items appear when the AI Overclocking item is set to [MANUAL]. 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 The following item appears only when the AI ...Overclocking item is set to [MANUAL] or [Overclock Profile]. The following item appears only when the AI Overclocking...
...[Auto] [Overclock 3%] [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 7%] The following items appear when the AI Overclocking item is set to [MANUAL]. 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 The following item appears only when the AI ...Overclocking item is set to [MANUAL] or [Overclock Profile]. The following item appears only when the AI Overclocking...
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...] [ 800 MHz] CAS Latency (CL) [Auto] Sets the CAS Latency (CL) 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 If Auto, the DRAM speed will not exceed the specific value. Memclock Value... clock mode limit. Configuration options: [Auto] [3 CLK] [4 CLK] [5 CLK] [6 CLK] TRP [Auto] Sets the TRP 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] [Auto...
...] [ 800 MHz] CAS Latency (CL) [Auto] Sets the CAS Latency (CL) 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 If Auto, the DRAM speed will not exceed the specific value. Memclock Value... clock mode limit. Configuration options: [Auto] [3 CLK] [4 CLK] [5 CLK] [6 CLK] TRP [Auto] Sets the TRP 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] [Auto...
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... the memory remapping around memory hole. 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] [1T] [2T] MCT Timing Mode [Auto] Sets the MCT Timing Mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] Bank Interleaving [Auto] Allows you to all DIMMs. Configuration options: [Disabled...
... the memory remapping around memory hole. 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] [1T] [2T] MCT Timing Mode [Auto] Sets the MCT Timing Mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] Bank Interleaving [Auto] Allows you to all DIMMs. Configuration options: [Disabled...
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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). 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.