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... the computer 3-2 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function 3-2 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch 3-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility 4-1 4.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 4-4 4.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash utility 4-5 4.1.4 AFUDOS utility 4-6 4.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 4-9 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-11 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 4-12 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-12 4.2.3 Navigation keys 4-12 4.2.4 Menu items 4-13 4.2.5 Sub-menu...
... the computer 3-2 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function 3-2 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch 3-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility 4-1 4.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 4-4 4.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash utility 4-5 4.1.4 AFUDOS utility 4-6 4.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 4-9 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-11 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 4-12 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-12 4.2.3 Navigation keys 4-12 4.2.4 Menu items 4-13 4.2.5 Sub-menu...
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... parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of shutting down the system. • Chapter 4: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence...
... parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of shutting down the system. • Chapter 4: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence...
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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 x ... 8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI, WfM2.0, ACPI 2.0a, SM BIOS 2.3 Manageability PXE, 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...
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 x ... 8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI, WfM2.0, ACPI 2.0a, SM BIOS 2.3 Manageability PXE, 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...
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... before. You also need to support the Intel® Core™ family processor in the BIOS. Intel® 945GM/Intel® ICH7-M (DH) chipset The Intel® 945GM Memory Controller Hub (MCH) and the Intel® ICH7-M (DH) I/O controller hub provide the vital interfaces for a thinner, lighter design without compromising performance. See page...
... before. You also need to support the Intel® Core™ family processor in the BIOS. Intel® 945GM/Intel® ICH7-M (DH) chipset The Intel® 945GM Memory Controller Hub (MCH) and the Intel® ICH7-M (DH) I/O controller hub provide the vital interfaces for a thinner, lighter design without compromising performance. See page...
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...case the system hangs due to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for details. Leveraging these Serial ATA II 3Gb/s features is the SATA-On-The-Go. The...II 3 Gb/s technology through the JMicron Serial ATA interfaces. ASUS Q-Fan technology The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly adjusts the CPU fan speeds according to the system loading to overclocking. See page 4-32 for each parameter. See page 5-9 for details. ASUS N4L-VM DH 1-5 C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. See pages 2-...
...case the system hangs due to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for details. Leveraging these Serial ATA II 3Gb/s features is the SATA-On-The-Go. The...II 3 Gb/s technology through the JMicron Serial ATA interfaces. ASUS Q-Fan technology The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly adjusts the CPU fan speeds according to the system loading to overclocking. See page 4-32 for each parameter. See page 5-9 for details. ASUS N4L-VM DH 1-5 C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. See pages 2-...
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...not need to install expansion cards. Assign an IRQ to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. The following sub-sections ...the next page for later use . Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Keep the screw for details. 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information Align the card connector with the screw you intend to the...
...not need to install expansion cards. Assign an IRQ to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. The following sub-sections ...the next page for later use . Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Keep the screw for details. 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information Align the card connector with the screw you intend to the...
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...with DVI capability. 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®...BIOS menu. The BIOS options for DVI monitors • LCD hot-plug detection • Dual-screen with an onboard VGA (video graphics adapter), if available. The R-DVI-ADD2/R-DVI-ADD2-L card supports: • Intel® proprietary SDVO technology that provides the display interface 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. ASUS N4L-VM DH...
...with DVI capability. 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®...BIOS menu. The BIOS options for DVI monitors • LCD hot-plug detection • Dual-screen with an onboard VGA (video graphics adapter), if available. The R-DVI-ADD2/R-DVI-ADD2-L card supports: • Intel® proprietary SDVO technology that provides the display interface 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. ASUS N4L-VM DH...
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...Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the cap back to pins 1-2. 4. ASUS N4L-VM DH 2-21 The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Reinstall the battery. 5. For... due to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. 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 overclocking.
...Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the cap back to pins 1-2. 4. ASUS N4L-VM DH 2-21 The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Reinstall the battery. 5. For... due to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. 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 overclocking.
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Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you to 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). Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) to enable or disable the PS/2 keyboard wake-up the computer when you press a key on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS. 3.
Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you to 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). Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) to enable or disable the PS/2 keyboard wake-up the computer when you press a key on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS. 3.
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.... 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 See section "4.3.5 IDE Configuration" for Serial ATA I n t e l® ICH7-M DH Southbridge Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA0 [black... signal cables for details. N4L-VM DH IDE NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on how to set up Serial ATA RAID configurations. The RAID function of these connectors, set the 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 See section "4.3.5 IDE Configuration" for Serial ATA I n t e l® ICH7-M DH Southbridge Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA0 [black... signal cables for details. N4L-VM DH IDE NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on how to set up Serial ATA RAID configurations. The RAID function of these connectors, set the C o n f i g u r e S A T A A s item in the BIOS to [Disabled] by default...
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...PRESENCE# SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L N4L-VM DH ® N4L-VM DH Analog front panel connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC '97 audio ...N4L-VM DH IEEE 1394 connector GND +12V TPB1GND TPA1- Connect the IEEE 1394 module cable to this connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector, set to this connector. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is set the F r o n t P a n e l S u p p o r t T y p e item in the BIOS...
...PRESENCE# SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L N4L-VM DH ® N4L-VM DH Analog front panel connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC '97 audio ...N4L-VM DH IEEE 1394 connector GND +12V TPB1GND TPA1- Connect the IEEE 1394 module cable to this connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector, set to this connector. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is set the F r o n t P a n e l S u p p o r t T y p e item in the BIOS...
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...activity LED (Red 2-pin IDE_LED) This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. 17. PLED SPEAKER PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker N4L-VM DH PANEL IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to the HDD. • System warning speaker (Orange 4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin ... system power button. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. The sytem panel connector is for easy connection. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. PWR Ground Reset Ground IDE_LED RESET ® PWR N4L-VM DH System panel connector * Requires an ATX power supply.
...activity LED (Red 2-pin IDE_LED) This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. 17. PLED SPEAKER PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker N4L-VM DH PANEL IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to the HDD. • System warning speaker (Orange 4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin ... system power button. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. The sytem panel connector is for easy connection. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. PWR Ground Reset Ground IDE_LED RESET ® PWR N4L-VM DH System panel connector * Requires an ATX power supply.
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...system chassis. 4. While the tests are off. 3. For systems with the last device on . After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps or additional messages appear on self tests or POST. External SCSI devices (starting with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up ...Chapter 4. If you do not see anything within 30 seconds from the time you press the ATX power button. ASUS PN4L-VM DH 3-1 Connect the power cord to enter the BIOS Setup. Check the jumper settings and connections or call your monitor complies with a surge protector. 5. Follow the instructions...
...system chassis. 4. While the tests are off. 3. For systems with the last device on . After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps or additional messages appear on self tests or POST. External SCSI devices (starting with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up ...Chapter 4. If you do not see anything within 30 seconds from the time you press the ATX power button. ASUS PN4L-VM DH 3-1 Connect the power cord to enter the BIOS Setup. Check the jumper settings and connections or call your monitor complies with a surge protector. 5. Follow the instructions...
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...: 1. Click the T u r n O f f button to section "4.5 Power Menu" in Chapter 4 for less than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. Refer to shut down the computer. 3. 3.2 Powering off after Windows® shuts down. 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch While the system is selected...
...: 1. Click the T u r n O f f button to section "4.5 Power Menu" in Chapter 4 for less than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. Refer to shut down the computer. 3. 3.2 Powering off after Windows® shuts down. 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch While the system is selected...
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Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. 4 BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus.
Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. 4 BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus.
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Chapter summary 4 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-11 4.3 Main menu 4-14 4.4 Advanced menu 4-18 4.5 Power menu 4-29 4.6 Boot menu 4-34 4.7 Exit menu 4-38 ASUS N4L-VM DH
Chapter summary 4 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-11 4.3 Main menu 4-14 4.4 Advanced menu 4-18 4.5 Power menu 4-29 4.6 Boot menu 4-34 4.7 Exit menu 4-38 ASUS N4L-VM DH
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... DOS mode using this utility. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the support CD that allows you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. A S U S E Z F l a s h (Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment.) 2. ASUS N4L-VM DH 4-1 4.1 Managing and updating your system.
... DOS mode using this utility. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the support CD that allows you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. A S U S E Z F l a s h (Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment.) 2. ASUS N4L-VM DH 4-1 4.1 Managing and updating your system.
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Launch the ASUS Update utility from the nearest you to avoid network drop-down menu, then click traffic, or click A u t o S e l e c t. Select U p d a t e B I n t e r n e t option from the Windows® desktop by clicking S t a r t > P r o g r a m s > A S U S > A S U S U p d a t e > A S U S U p d a t e. Click N e x t. 4-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Select the ASUS FTP site t h e I O S f r o m 3. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. N e x t.
Launch the ASUS Update utility from the nearest you to avoid network drop-down menu, then click traffic, or click A u t o S e l e c t. Select U p d a t e B I n t e r n e t option from the Windows® desktop by clicking S t a r t > P r o g r a m s > A S U S > A S U S U p d a t e > A S U S U p d a t e. Click N e x t. 4-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Select the ASUS FTP site t h e I O S f r o m 3. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. N e x t.
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... U p d a t e B I O S f r o m a f i l e option from the Windows® desktop by clicking S t a r t > P r o g r a m s > A S U S > A S U S U p d a t e > A S U S U p d a t e. Follow the screen instructions to download. Always update the utility to complete the update process. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. ASUS N4L-VM DH 4-3 Follow the screen instructions to avail all its features. Click Next. 5. Locate the...
... U p d a t e B I O S f r o m a f i l e option from the Windows® desktop by clicking S t a r t > P r o g r a m s > A S U S > A S U S U p d a t e > A S U S U p d a t e. Follow the screen instructions to download. Always update the utility to complete the update process. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. ASUS N4L-VM DH 4-3 Follow the screen instructions to avail all its features. Click Next. 5. Locate the...
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... O S s t a r t u p d i s k from the menu, then select F o r m a t. Insert the Windows® 2000 CD to the bootable floppy disk. 4-4 Chapter 4: BIOS setup d. Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive. c. Insert a formatted, high density 1.44 MB floppy disk into the drive. Click S t a r t, then select R u n. In the O... S t a r t from the Windows® desktop, then select M y C o m p u t e r. e. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the optical drive. d. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk to create a bootable floppy disk. W i n d o w s® X P u s...
... O S s t a r t u p d i s k from the menu, then select F o r m a t. Insert the Windows® 2000 CD to the bootable floppy disk. 4-4 Chapter 4: BIOS setup d. Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive. c. Insert a formatted, high density 1.44 MB floppy disk into the drive. Click S t a r t, then select R u n. In the O... S t a r t from the Windows® desktop, then select M y C o m p u t e r. e. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the optical drive. d. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk to create a bootable floppy disk. W i n d o w s® X P u s...