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... for backup purposes, without intent to the owners' benefit, without the express written permission of alteration is defaced or missing. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE... or may be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). Product warranty or service will not be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in writing...
... for backup purposes, without intent to the owners' benefit, without the express written permission of alteration is defaced or missing. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE... or may be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). Product warranty or service will not be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in writing...
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Contents Notices vii Safety information viii About this guide ix N4L-VM DH specifications summary xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS Special features 1-5 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Placement direction 2-2 2.2.2 Screw holes 2-2 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 2-3 2.2.4 Layout contents 2-4 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-6 2.3.1 Installing the CPU 2-6 2.3.2 ...
Contents Notices vii Safety information viii About this guide ix N4L-VM DH specifications summary xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS Special features 1-5 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Placement direction 2-2 2.2.2 Screw holes 2-2 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 2-3 2.2.4 Layout contents 2-4 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-6 2.3.1 Installing the CPU 2-6 2.3.2 ...
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...2 GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR2 667/533 MHz memory modules Note: Refer to 8 USB 2.0 ports (continued on the next page) xi N4L-VM DH specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Expansion slots Graphics Storage AI Audio LAN IEEE 1394a USB Socket 479 for Intel® Core™ ...™ Duo processor Northbridge: Intel® 945GM Memory Controller Hub (MCH) Southbridge: Intel® ICH7-M (DH) 667/533 MHz Dual-channel memory architecture 2 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support up to www.asus.com for the latest memory Qualified Vendors List (QVL). 1 x PCI Express™ x16 slot 1 x ...
...2 GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR2 667/533 MHz memory modules Note: Refer to 8 USB 2.0 ports (continued on the next page) xi N4L-VM DH specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Expansion slots Graphics Storage AI Audio LAN IEEE 1394a USB Socket 479 for Intel® Core™ ...™ Duo processor Northbridge: Intel® 945GM Memory Controller Hub (MCH) Southbridge: Intel® ICH7-M (DH) 667/533 MHz Dual-channel memory architecture 2 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support up to www.asus.com for the latest memory Qualified Vendors List (QVL). 1 x PCI Express™ x16 slot 1 x ...
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N4L-VM DH specifications summary ASUS Special features ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS MyLogo ASUS Q-Fan ASUS EZ Flash ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 Rear panel 1 x VGA port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x IEEE 1394a port 1 x External Serial ATA port 1 x Optical S/PDIF Out port 1 ..., WOR by Ring, WOL/WOR by PME, WO USB, WO KB/MS Support CD contents Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS LiveUpdate Anti-Virus Utility Intervideo® WinDVD® Suite Form Factor uATX form factor: 9.6 in x 9.6 in (24.5 cm x 24.5 cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. xii
N4L-VM DH specifications summary ASUS Special features ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS MyLogo ASUS Q-Fan ASUS EZ Flash ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 Rear panel 1 x VGA port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x IEEE 1394a port 1 x External Serial ATA port 1 x Optical S/PDIF Out port 1 ..., WOR by Ring, WOL/WOR by PME, WO USB, WO KB/MS Support CD contents Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS LiveUpdate Anti-Virus Utility Intervideo® WinDVD® Suite Form Factor uATX form factor: 9.6 in x 9.6 in (24.5 cm x 24.5 cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. xii
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This network controller uses the PCI Express segment to provide faster data bandwidth for details. ASUS N4L-VM DH 1-3 See pages 2-28 and 5-36 for your computer into a high-end entertainment system with digital connectivity to powerful audio and ... turns your wired or wireless Internet, LAN, and file sharing requirements. Dual RAID solution Onboard RAID controllers provide the motherboard with existing PCI specifications. See page 2-24 for details. PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect technology that speeds ...
This network controller uses the PCI Express segment to provide faster data bandwidth for details. ASUS N4L-VM DH 1-3 See pages 2-28 and 5-36 for your computer into a high-end entertainment system with digital connectivity to powerful audio and ... turns your wired or wireless Internet, LAN, and file sharing requirements. Dual RAID solution Onboard RAID controllers provide the motherboard with existing PCI specifications. See page 2-24 for details. PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect technology that speeds ...
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... to an AC-3 decoder for Dolby® Master Studio) This motherboard offers theater-level 7.1 surround sound and audio specifications higher than that features jack detection to monitor the plugging status of transforming your computer to home theater decoders to determine...digital cameras. Theater-level audio (designed for 7.1-channel feedback. USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from the 12 Mbps bandwidth on USB 1.1 to the IEEE 1394a standard. 8-channel High Definition Audio ...
... to an AC-3 decoder for Dolby® Master Studio) This motherboard offers theater-level 7.1 surround sound and audio specifications higher than that features jack detection to monitor the plugging status of transforming your computer to home theater decoders to determine...digital cameras. Theater-level audio (designed for 7.1-channel feedback. USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from the 12 Mbps bandwidth on USB 1.1 to the IEEE 1394a standard. 8-channel High Definition Audio ...
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The Serial ATA 3 Gb/s specification provides twice the bandwidth of the current Serial ATA products with ...smartly adjusts the CPU fan speeds according to the system loading to your system with port-multiplier functions. ASUS N4L-VM DH 1-5 See page 4-32 for details. feature of new features, including Native Command Queuing (NCQ), Power ...C.P.R. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for details. 1.3.2 ASUS Special features Serial ATA II and SATA-On-The-Go The motherboard supports the Serial ATA II 3 Gb/s technology ...
The Serial ATA 3 Gb/s specification provides twice the bandwidth of the current Serial ATA products with ...smartly adjusts the CPU fan speeds according to the system loading to your system with port-multiplier functions. ASUS N4L-VM DH 1-5 See page 4-32 for details. feature of new features, including Native Command Queuing (NCQ), Power ...C.P.R. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for details. 1.3.2 ASUS Special features Serial ATA II and SATA-On-The-Go The motherboard supports the Serial ATA II 3 Gb/s technology ...
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...PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. The following figure shows a network card installed on the PCI Express x1 slot. 2.5.6 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports PCI ...Express x16 graphic cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. This motherboard supports an ASUS R-DVI-ADD2 card for DVI output. Refer to the description and installation instructions on the PCI Express x16 slot. The figure...
...PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. The following figure shows a network card installed on the PCI Express x1 slot. 2.5.6 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports PCI ...Express x16 graphic cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. This motherboard supports an ASUS R-DVI-ADD2 card for DVI output. Refer to the description and installation instructions on the PCI Express x16 slot. The figure...
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ASUS N4L-VM DH 2-29 These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. Doing so will occupy one (1) USB port. An external infrared (IR) module will damage the motherboard! USB connectors (...10-1 pin USB56, USB78) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND N4L-VM DH ®...
ASUS N4L-VM DH 2-29 These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. Doing so will occupy one (1) USB port. An external infrared (IR) module will damage the motherboard! USB connectors (...10-1 pin USB56, USB78) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND N4L-VM DH ®...
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... ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version). • Do not forget to fit these connectors in only one orientation. EATXPWR ATX12V +3 Volts +12 Volts +12V DC GND +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK N4L-VM DH Ground +12V DC GND +5 Volts Ground ® +5 Volts Ground N4L-VM DH ATX power connectors...• For a fully configured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with more power-consuming devices. ASUS N4L-VM DH 2-33 13. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are designed to connect the 4-pin ATX +12 V power ...
... ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version). • Do not forget to fit these connectors in only one orientation. EATXPWR ATX12V +3 Volts +12 Volts +12V DC GND +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK N4L-VM DH Ground +12V DC GND +5 Volts Ground ® +5 Volts Ground N4L-VM DH ATX power connectors...• For a fully configured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with more power-consuming devices. ASUS N4L-VM DH 2-33 13. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are designed to connect the 4-pin ATX +12 V power ...
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...specific items for the menu items. If an item is userconfigurable, you can change the value of a field, select it then press to display a list of options. You cannot select an item that is highlighted when selected. A configurable field is enclosed in brackets, and is not user-configurable. Scroll bar ASUS N4L-VM DH... 4-13 To change the value of the field opposite the item. Primary IDE Master [ST320410A] Primary IDE Slave [ASUS CD-S520/A] Secondary IDE Master[Not Detected] Secondary IDE Slave [Not...
...specific items for the menu items. If an item is userconfigurable, you can change the value of a field, select it then press to display a list of options. You cannot select an item that is highlighted when selected. A configurable field is enclosed in brackets, and is not user-configurable. Scroll bar ASUS N4L-VM DH... 4-13 To change the value of the field opposite the item. Primary IDE Master [ST320410A] Primary IDE Slave [ASUS CD-S520/A] Secondary IDE Master[Not Detected] Secondary IDE Slave [Not...
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... each IDE device. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Block (Multi-sector Transfer) [Auto] Enables or disables data multi-sectors transfers. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS N4L-VM DH 4-15 These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. These items show N/A if no IDE device is installed in the system. Setting to display the IDE device information...
... each IDE device. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Block (Multi-sector Transfer) [Auto] Enables or disables data multi-sectors transfers. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS N4L-VM DH 4-15 These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. These items show N/A if no IDE device is installed in the system. Setting to display the IDE device information...
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When set in this menu. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. ASUS N4L-VM DH 4-17 Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY AMIBIOS Version : 0120 Build Date : 03/07/06 Processor Type Speed Count : Genuine Intel(R) CPU : 1.66GHz : 2 System Memory Size : 504 ... Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. The following item appears if you an overview of the general system specifications. Configuration options: [IDE] [RAID] [AHCI] 4.3.6 System Information This menu gives you set to [Enhanced]. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU...
When set in this menu. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. ASUS N4L-VM DH 4-17 Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY AMIBIOS Version : 0120 Build Date : 03/07/06 Processor Type Speed Count : Genuine Intel(R) CPU : 1.66GHz : 2 System Memory Size : 504 ... Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. The following item appears if you an overview of the general system specifications. Configuration options: [IDE] [RAID] [AHCI] 4.3.6 System Information This menu gives you set to [Enhanced]. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU...
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... set to [PCI Device], the specific IRQ is detected, the item shows N o n e. Select an item then press to enable or disable the USB 2.0 controller. The M o d u l e V e r s i o n and U S B D e v i c e s E n a b l e d items show the auto-detected values. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] ASUS N4L-VM DH 4-27 Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY...
... set to [PCI Device], the specific IRQ is detected, the item shows N o n e. Select an item then press to enable or disable the USB 2.0 controller. The M o d u l e V e r s i o n and U S B D e v i c e s E n a b l e d items show the auto-detected values. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] ASUS N4L-VM DH 4-27 Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY...
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....0] [ACPI v3.0] 4.5.4 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Allows you to add more tables for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 2.0 specifications. When set to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller (APIC). Setting this item to [...Auto] Allows you to change the settings for the ACPI and Advanced Power Management (APM) features. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS N4L-VM DH 4-29 4.5 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to select the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) state to be used...
....0] [ACPI v3.0] 4.5.4 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Allows you to add more tables for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 2.0 specifications. When set to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller (APIC). Setting this item to [...Auto] Allows you to change the settings for the ACPI and Advanced Power Management (APM) features. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS N4L-VM DH 4-29 4.5 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to select the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) state to be used...
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This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the first try. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS N4L-VM DH 4-31 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The computer cannot receive or transmit data until the computer and applications are fully running. Configuration.... Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By PCIE Devices [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to use specific keys on the keyboard to turn on the system through a PCI LAN or modem card. Power On By PCI Devices [Disabled] When set...
This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the first try. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS N4L-VM DH 4-31 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The computer cannot receive or transmit data until the computer and applications are fully running. Configuration.... Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By PCIE Devices [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to use specific keys on the keyboard to turn on the system through a PCI LAN or modem card. Power On By PCI Devices [Disabled] When set...
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.... 4.5.7 Energy Lake Feature [Enabled] Allows you to the chassis, the specific field shows N/A. Chassis Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [Ignored] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the chassis fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS N4L-VM DH 4-33 Select [Ignored] from the item options to disable chassis fan...
.... 4.5.7 Energy Lake Feature [Enabled] Allows you to the chassis, the specific field shows N/A. Chassis Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [Ignored] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the chassis fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS N4L-VM DH 4-33 Select [Ignored] from the item options to disable chassis fan...
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Browse this CD Displays the support CD contents in graphical format. ASUS N4L-VM DH 5-7 5.2.7 Other information The icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the motherboard. Motherboard Info Displays the general specifications of the support CD. Click an icon to display the specified information.
Browse this CD Displays the support CD contents in graphical format. ASUS N4L-VM DH 5-7 5.2.7 Other information The icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the motherboard. Motherboard Info Displays the general specifications of the support CD. Click an icon to display the specified information.