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... ATA cable 1 x Serial ATA power cable 1 x Ultra DMA 100 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable I/O shield CPU fan and heatsink ASUS motherboard support CD WinDVD Suite User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! ASUS N4L-VM DH 1-1 1.1 Welcome! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in the long...
... ATA cable 1 x Serial ATA power cable 1 x Ultra DMA 100 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable I/O shield CPU fan and heatsink ASUS motherboard support CD WinDVD Suite User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! ASUS N4L-VM DH 1-1 1.1 Welcome! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in the long...
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... data bandwidth for your system memory to boost system performance, eliminating bottlenecks with existing PCI specifications. The S/PDIF technology turns your networking needs. ASUS N4L-VM DH 1-3 The Intel® ICH7-M (DH) Southbridge allows RAID 0, RAID 1, and Intel® Matrix Storage configuration with digital connectivity to powerful audio and speaker systems. See page 2-35 for...
... data bandwidth for your system memory to boost system performance, eliminating bottlenecks with existing PCI specifications. The S/PDIF technology turns your networking needs. ASUS N4L-VM DH 1-3 The Intel® ICH7-M (DH) Southbridge allows RAID 0, RAID 1, and Intel® Matrix Storage configuration with digital connectivity to powerful audio and speaker systems. See page 2-35 for...
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...26 for each parameter. feature of new features, including Native Command Queuing (NCQ), Power Management (PM) Implementation Algorithm, and Hot Swap. ASUS N4L-VM DH 1-5 Serial ATA allows thinner, more flexible cables with port-multiplier functions. eliminates the need to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. ...for details. This external port on the rear panel I/O provides smart setup, hot-plug and support for up to overclocking. 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 through the JMicron ...
...26 for each parameter. feature of new features, including Native Command Queuing (NCQ), Power Management (PM) Implementation Algorithm, and Hot Swap. ASUS N4L-VM DH 1-5 Serial ATA allows thinner, more flexible cables with port-multiplier functions. eliminates the need to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. ...for details. This external port on the rear panel I/O provides smart setup, hot-plug and support for up to overclocking. 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 through the JMicron ...
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Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-6 2.4 System memory 2-10 2.5 Expansion slots 2-16 2.6 Jumpers 2-21 2.7 Connectors 2-24 ASUS N4L-VM DH
Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-6 2.4 System memory 2-10 2.5 Expansion slots 2-16 2.6 Jumpers 2-21 2.7 Connectors 2-24 ASUS N4L-VM DH
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N4L-VM DH ® N4L-VM DH Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS N4L-VM DH 2-1 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • ...
N4L-VM DH ® N4L-VM DH Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS N4L-VM DH 2-1 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • ...
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... LAN_USB34 AUDIO SATA_RAID1 Intel® MCH 945GM N4L-VM DH PCIEX16 ATX12V CHA_FAN TV_C IDE Intel 82573L PCIEX1_1 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power ALC882M CD AAFP PCI1 ® TSB43AB22A SPDIF PCI2 SB_PWR USBPW56 IE1394_2 USBPW78 USB56 Intel® ICH7-M DH Intel FWH 8Mb CHASSIS CLRTC SATA2 SATA0 COM1 USB78 GAME LPT EATXPWR PANEL ASUS N4L-VM DH 2-3
... LAN_USB34 AUDIO SATA_RAID1 Intel® MCH 945GM N4L-VM DH PCIEX16 ATX12V CHA_FAN TV_C IDE Intel 82573L PCIEX1_1 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power ALC882M CD AAFP PCI1 ® TSB43AB22A SPDIF PCI2 SB_PWR USBPW56 IE1394_2 USBPW78 USB56 Intel® ICH7-M DH Intel FWH 8Mb CHASSIS CLRTC SATA2 SATA0 COM1 USB78 GAME LPT EATXPWR PANEL ASUS N4L-VM DH 2-3
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... button (Blue 2-pin RESET) Page 2-26 2-26 2-27 2-28 2-28 2-29 2-30 2-30 2-31 2-31 2-32 2-32 2-33 2-34 2-35 2-35 2-36 ASUS N4L-VM DH 2-5 JMicron Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s RAID connector (7-pin SATA_RAID1 [red]) 5. Intel® ICH7-M DH Southbridge Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA0 [black], SATA2 [black]) 4. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) 2.
... button (Blue 2-pin RESET) Page 2-26 2-26 2-27 2-28 2-28 2-29 2-30 2-30 2-31 2-31 2-32 2-32 2-33 2-34 2-35 2-35 2-36 ASUS N4L-VM DH 2-5 JMicron Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s RAID connector (7-pin SATA_RAID1 [red]) 5. Intel® ICH7-M DH Southbridge Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA0 [black], SATA2 [black]) 4. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) 2.
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Small triangle Gold triangle 5. The lever clicks on the side tab to secure the CPU. ASUS N4L-VM DH 2-7 Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that it fits in place, push down the socket lever to indicate that came with a small triangle. 4. When the CPU is locked. 6. The motherboard supports the Intel® Core™ Duo socket 479 processor. Position the CPU above the socket such that the CPU corner matches the socket corner with the heatsink package. 3. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it is in place.
Small triangle Gold triangle 5. The lever clicks on the side tab to secure the CPU. ASUS N4L-VM DH 2-7 Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that it fits in place, push down the socket lever to indicate that came with a small triangle. 4. When the CPU is locked. 6. The motherboard supports the Intel® Core™ Duo socket 479 processor. Position the CPU above the socket such that the CPU corner matches the socket corner with the heatsink package. 3. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it is in place.
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Connect the CPU fan cable to plug this connector. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. ASUS N4L-VM DH 2-9 CPU_FAN N4L-VM DH ® N4L-VM DH CPU fan connector Do not forget to the motherboard. GND +12V Rotation 4. Push down the handle until the other end of the retention bracket is hooked into the hole to secure the heatsink and fan to connect the CPU fan connector! 3.
Connect the CPU fan cable to plug this connector. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. ASUS N4L-VM DH 2-9 CPU_FAN N4L-VM DH ® N4L-VM DH CPU fan connector Do not forget to the motherboard. GND +12V Rotation 4. Push down the handle until the other end of the retention bracket is hooked into the hole to secure the heatsink and fan to connect the CPU fan connector! 3.
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...-Y4 - •• 1024 MB Hynix HY5PS12821AFP-Y4 - DS KLCD48F-A8EB5 - •• 512 MB Apacer E5108AE-6E-E - SS GX21GB5300UDC - (Continued on the next page) ASUS N4L-VM DH 2-11 DS M391T6453FZ0-CE6 - 256 MB SAMSUNG K4T51163QC-ZCE6 - DS HYMP512U64AP8-Y5 - •• 1024 MB Hynix HY5PS1G831FP-Y5(ECC) - SS EBE25UC8ABFA-6E-E - 512 MB...
...-Y4 - •• 1024 MB Hynix HY5PS12821AFP-Y4 - DS KLCD48F-A8EB5 - •• 512 MB Apacer E5108AE-6E-E - SS GX21GB5300UDC - (Continued on the next page) ASUS N4L-VM DH 2-11 DS M391T6453FZ0-CE6 - 256 MB SAMSUNG K4T51163QC-ZCE6 - DS HYMP512U64AP8-Y5 - •• 1024 MB Hynix HY5PS1G831FP-Y5(ECC) - SS EBE25UC8ABFA-6E-E - 512 MB...
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... out with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 2. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 2 1 DDR2 DIMM notch ASUS N4L-VM DH 2-15 To install a DIMM: 1. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. • The DDR2 DIMM sockets do so can cause severe...
... out with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 2. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 2 1 DDR2 DIMM notch ASUS N4L-VM DH 2-15 To install a DIMM: 1. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. • The DDR2 DIMM sockets do so can cause severe...
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Southbridge Serial ATA -- - shared - - - - - USB 2.0 -- - - - - - shared PCIE shared - - - - - -- shared - - used - ASUS N4L-VM DH 2-17 used - - - - - - Intel® LAN -- - shared - - - - JMB363 Serial ATA - - PCI 1 -- - - - shared - - USB 3 shared - - - - - -- USB 2 - - shared - - - - - shared - - - - Audio - Internal graphics display (IGD) shared - - - - - -- shared - - - - - shared - - - - IRQ ...
Southbridge Serial ATA -- - shared - - - - - USB 2.0 -- - - - - - shared PCIE shared - - - - - -- shared - - used - ASUS N4L-VM DH 2-17 used - - - - - - Intel® LAN -- - shared - - - - JMB363 Serial ATA - - PCI 1 -- - - - shared - - USB 3 shared - - - - - -- USB 2 - - shared - - - - - shared - - - - Audio - Internal graphics display (IGD) shared - - - - - -- shared - - - - - shared - - - - IRQ ...
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The BIOS options for details. R-DVI-ADD2/R-DVI-ADD2-L support The motherboard supports an ASUS R-DVI-ADD2/R-DVI-ADD2-L card, which is especially designed for Intel® Pentium™ 4 systems with ...-D port You can adjust the output standard and other graphics configuration using the motherboard BIOS menu. The card supports dual screen display with DVI capability. ASUS N4L-VM DH 2-19 Refer section "4.4.3 Chipset" for these configurations may be found in the A d v a n c e d M e n u > C h i p s e t > N o r t h B r i d g e C o n f i g u r a t i o n. The R-DVI-ADD2/R-DVI-ADD2-L ...
The BIOS options for details. R-DVI-ADD2/R-DVI-ADD2-L support The motherboard supports an ASUS R-DVI-ADD2/R-DVI-ADD2-L card, which is especially designed for Intel® Pentium™ 4 systems with ...-D port You can adjust the output standard and other graphics configuration using the motherboard BIOS menu. The card supports dual screen display with DVI capability. ASUS N4L-VM DH 2-19 Refer section "4.4.3 Chipset" for these configurations may be found in the A d v a n c e d M e n u > C h i p s e t > N o r t h B r i d g e C o n f i g u r a t i o n. The R-DVI-ADD2/R-DVI-ADD2-L ...
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...The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Remove the onboard battery. 3. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. ASUS N4L-VM DH 2-21 Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, ...parameter settings to pins 1-2. 4. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! N4L-VM DH ® N4L-VM DH Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear CMOS • Make sure to re-enter your previous BIOS settings after you to ...
...The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Remove the onboard battery. 3. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. ASUS N4L-VM DH 2-21 Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, ...parameter settings to pins 1-2. 4. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! N4L-VM DH ® N4L-VM DH Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear CMOS • Make sure to re-enter your previous BIOS settings after you to ...
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3. Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) to wake up the computer when you to enable or disable the PS/2 keyboard wake-up feature. N4L-VM DH KBPWR 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB ® N4L-VM DH Keyboard power setting ASUS N4L-VM DH 2-23 This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 1A on the keyboard (the default is the Space Bar). Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you press a key on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS.
3. Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) to wake up the computer when you to enable or disable the PS/2 keyboard wake-up feature. N4L-VM DH KBPWR 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB ® N4L-VM DH Keyboard power setting ASUS N4L-VM DH 2-23 This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 1A on the keyboard (the default is the Space Bar). Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you press a key on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS.
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... - P S / 2 k e y b o a r d p o r t ( p u r p l e ) . U S B 2 . 0 p o r t s 1 a n d 2 . These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for a PS/2 keyboard. This port connects an external audio output device via a coaxial S/PDIF cable. 1 5 . ASUS N4L-VM DH 2-25 This port connects the side speakers in an 8-channel audio configuration. • Refer to prevent data loss or damage. 1 6 . The external SATA port supports...
... - P S / 2 k e y b o a r d p o r t ( p u r p l e ) . U S B 2 . 0 p o r t s 1 a n d 2 . These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for a PS/2 keyboard. This port connects an external audio output device via a coaxial S/PDIF cable. 1 5 . ASUS N4L-VM DH 2-25 This port connects the side speakers in an 8-channel audio configuration. • Refer to prevent data loss or damage. 1 6 . The external SATA port supports...
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...C o n f i g u r e S A T A A s item in the BIOS to [Disabled] by default. GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND N4L-VM DH ® N4L-VM DH SATA connectors SATA2 SATA0 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND ASUS N4L-VM DH 2-27 If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these... drives. If you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, and Intel® Matrix Storage configuration through the onboard Intel® RAID controller. N4L-VM DH IDE NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on how to PIN 1. ®...
...C o n f i g u r e S A T A A s item in the BIOS to [Disabled] by default. GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND N4L-VM DH ® N4L-VM DH SATA connectors SATA2 SATA0 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND ASUS N4L-VM DH 2-27 If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these... drives. If you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, and Intel® Matrix Storage configuration through the onboard Intel® RAID controller. N4L-VM DH IDE NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on how to PIN 1. ®...
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... to the USB connectors. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. An external infrared (IR) module will damage the motherboard! ASUS N4L-VM DH 2-29 6 . Connect the USB/GAME module cable to any of the system chassis. Doing so will occupy one (1) USB port. These USB connectors comply with...
... to the USB connectors. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. An external infrared (IR) module will damage the motherboard! ASUS N4L-VM DH 2-29 6 . Connect the USB/GAME module cable to any of the system chassis. Doing so will occupy one (1) USB port. These USB connectors comply with...
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.../GAME or GAME/MIDI module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. 9 . ASUS N4L-VM DH 2-31 The GAME/MIDI port connects a joystick or game pad for playing games, and MIDI devices for playing or editing audio files. +5V J1B2... J1CY GND GND J1CX J1B1 +5V MIDI_IN J2B2 J2CY MIDI_OUT J2CX J2B1 +5V N4L-VM DH ® N4L-VM DH Game connector GAME The GAME/MIDI module is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install...
.../GAME or GAME/MIDI module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. 9 . ASUS N4L-VM DH 2-31 The GAME/MIDI port connects a joystick or game pad for playing games, and MIDI devices for playing or editing audio files. +5V J1B2... J1CY GND GND J1CX J1B1 +5V MIDI_IN J2B2 J2CY MIDI_OUT J2CX J2B1 +5V N4L-VM DH ® N4L-VM DH Game connector GAME The GAME/MIDI module is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install...
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... orientation. The power supply plugs are for the latest power requirements table. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. ASUS N4L-VM DH 2-33 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are designed to connect the 4-pin ATX +12 V power plug;
... orientation. The power supply plugs are for the latest power requirements table. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. ASUS N4L-VM DH 2-33 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are designed to connect the 4-pin ATX +12 V power plug;