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... 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 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan 2-8 2.4 System memory 2-10 2.4.1 Overview 2-10 2.4.2 Memory configurations...
... 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 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan 2-8 2.4 System memory 2-10 2.4.1 Overview 2-10 2.4.2 Memory configurations...
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... Supports up to 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 ... 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...
... Supports up to 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 ... 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...
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.... Refer to enjoy and share digital multi-media content like never before. 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 enhanced 3D, 2D, and video capabilities. The chipset supports high-bandwidth interfaces...
.... Refer to enjoy and share digital multi-media content like never before. 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 enhanced 3D, 2D, and video capabilities. The chipset supports high-bandwidth interfaces...
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...speeds up to 10.7 GB/s. This network controller uses the PCI Express segment to provide faster data bandwidth for your system memory to boost system performance, eliminating bottlenecks with existing PCI specifications. See page 2-24 for details. The S/PDIF technology turns ... Storage configuration with the Intel® 82573L Gigabit LAN controller to provide the total solution for details. ASUS N4L-VM DH 1-3 DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory that features data transfer rates of 667 MHz or 533 MHz to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of your...
...speeds up to 10.7 GB/s. This network controller uses the PCI Express segment to provide faster data bandwidth for your system memory to boost system performance, eliminating bottlenecks with existing PCI specifications. See page 2-24 for details. The S/PDIF technology turns ... Storage configuration with the Intel® 82573L Gigabit LAN controller to provide the total solution for details. ASUS N4L-VM DH 1-3 DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory that features data transfer rates of 667 MHz or 533 MHz to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of your...
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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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...to prevent installation on the next page for details. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: N4L-VM DH ® N4L-VM DH 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets 2.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 256 MB, 512 MB, and 1 GB non-ECC unbuffered DDR2 ...DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • Always install DIMMs with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets...
...to prevent installation on the next page for details. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: N4L-VM DH ® N4L-VM DH 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets 2.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 256 MB, 512 MB, and 1 GB non-ECC unbuffered DDR2 ...DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • Always install DIMMs with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets...
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SS OCZ26671024EBDCPE-K - SS N/A - Single-sided D S - Supports one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. DS MEAD-403LA - DS M924-667-16 - Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2-667 MHz QVL. SS M2U51264TU88A0F-3C - DS 39137282 - Supports one pair of modules... inserted into both slots as one module inserted into either slot, in Single-channel memory configuration. DDR2-533 MHz capability Size...
SS OCZ26671024EBDCPE-K - SS N/A - Single-sided D S - Supports one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. DS MEAD-403LA - DS M924-667-16 - Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2-667 MHz QVL. SS M2U51264TU88A0F-3C - DS 39137282 - Supports one pair of modules... inserted into both slots as one module inserted into either slot, in Single-channel memory configuration. DDR2-533 MHz capability Size...
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... e ( s ): S S - Supports one pair of modules inserted into both slots as one module inserted into either slot, in Single-channel memory configuration. Brand 1024 MB Aeneon AET93F370A - 256 MB NANYA NT5TU32M16AF-37B - 512 MB NANYA NT5TU64M8AF-37B - 512 MB NANYA NT5TU64M8AF-37B(ECC) -... - Double-sided D I M M s u p p o r t: A - Side(s) Chip No. B - Single-sided D S - Supports one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2-533 MHz QVL. 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information DDR2-533 MHz capability Size Vendor Part No.
... e ( s ): S S - Supports one pair of modules inserted into both slots as one module inserted into either slot, in Single-channel memory configuration. Brand 1024 MB Aeneon AET93F370A - 256 MB NANYA NT5TU32M16AF-37B - 512 MB NANYA NT5TU64M8AF-37B - 512 MB NANYA NT5TU64M8AF-37B(ECC) -... - Double-sided D I M M s u p p o r t: A - Side(s) Chip No. B - Single-sided D S - Supports one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2-533 MHz QVL. 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information DDR2-533 MHz capability Size Vendor Part No.
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... the slot until it fits completely. 5. System requirements • Intel® Pentium™ 4 system with Intel® 945GT/945GM chipset • Minimum 64 MB system memory • PCI Express x16 slot • Windows® 98 SE/ME/2000/XP operating system The drivers for the R-DVI-ADD2/R-DVI-ADD2-L card are...
... the slot until it fits completely. 5. System requirements • Intel® Pentium™ 4 system with Intel® 945GT/945GM chipset • Minimum 64 MB system memory • PCI Express x16 slot • Windows® 98 SE/ME/2000/XP operating system The drivers for the R-DVI-ADD2/R-DVI-ADD2-L card are...
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...in CMOS. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Reinstall the battery. 5. 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 ... ON the computer. 6. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. ASUS N4L-VM DH 2-21 You can automatically reset parameter settings to re-enter data. Except when clearing the RTC RAM...
...in CMOS. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Reinstall the battery. 5. 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 ... ON the computer. 6. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. ASUS N4L-VM DH 2-21 You can automatically reset parameter settings to re-enter data. Except when clearing the RTC RAM...
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Configuration options: [IDE] [RAID] [AHCI] 4.3.6 System Information This menu gives you set to [Enhanced]. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. ASUS N4L-VM DH 4-17 The BIOS automatically detects the items in Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) or RAID mode, the SATA controller is set the A... Build Date : 03/07/06 Processor Type Speed Count : Genuine Intel(R) CPU : 1.66GHz : 2 System Memory Size : 504 MB T2300 @ Select Screen Select Item F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02....
Configuration options: [IDE] [RAID] [AHCI] 4.3.6 System Information This menu gives you set to [Enhanced]. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. ASUS N4L-VM DH 4-17 The BIOS automatically detects the items in Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) or RAID mode, the SATA controller is set the A... Build Date : 03/07/06 Processor Type Speed Count : Genuine Intel(R) CPU : 1.66GHz : 2 System Memory Size : 504 MB T2300 @ Select Screen Select Item F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02....
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... two items appear only when you to select the DDR2 reference voltage. use the or keys to the DDR2 documentation before adjusting the memory voltage. Configuration options: [Default] [+/- 0.25%] [+/- 0.35%] [+/0.40%]... [+/- 1.00%] DDR2 Reference Voltage [Auto] Allows you... 500. Configuration options: [1.80V] [1.90V] [2.00V] [2.10V] Refer to adjust the CPU frequency. Setting a very high memory voltage may damage the memory module(s)! CPU Clock Spread Spectrum [Default] Allows you to [Manual]. ASUS N4L-VM DH 4-19 CPU Frequency [166] Displays the frequency set the A I O v e r c l o c k i ...
... two items appear only when you to select the DDR2 reference voltage. use the or keys to the DDR2 documentation before adjusting the memory voltage. Configuration options: [Default] [+/- 0.25%] [+/- 0.35%] [+/0.40%]... [+/- 1.00%] DDR2 Reference Voltage [Auto] Allows you... 500. Configuration options: [1.80V] [1.90V] [2.00V] [2.10V] Refer to adjust the CPU frequency. Setting a very high memory voltage may damage the memory module(s)! CPU Clock Spread Spectrum [Default] Allows you to [Manual]. ASUS N4L-VM DH 4-19 CPU Frequency [166] Displays the frequency set the A I O v e r c l o c k i ...
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... to display the sub-menu. ASUS N4L-VM DH 4-21 Select an item then press to change the advanced chipset settings. North Bridge Configuration Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY North Bridge Chipset Configuration Configure DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled] Memory Hole [Disabled] Boot Graphic Adapter... Priority [PEG/PCI] Internal Graphics Mode Select [Enabled, 8MB] Graphic Memory Type [Auto] Options Disabled Compatible Enhanced PEG Port Configuration PEG Port ...
... to display the sub-menu. ASUS N4L-VM DH 4-21 Select an item then press to change the advanced chipset settings. North Bridge Configuration Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY North Bridge Chipset Configuration Configure DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled] Memory Hole [Disabled] Boot Graphic Adapter... Priority [PEG/PCI] Internal Graphics Mode Select [Enabled, 8MB] Graphic Memory Type [Auto] Options Disabled Compatible Enhanced PEG Port Configuration PEG Port ...
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... SDRAm Configuration options: [2 DRAM Clocks] [3 DRAM Clocks] [4 DRAM Clocks] [5 DRAM Clocks] [6 DRAM Clocks] DRAM RAS# Activate to select the graphic memory type that the system will support. Configuration options: [Auto] [DVMT] [FIX] [DVMT+FIX] 4-22 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Configuration options: [IGD] [...of the graphics controller to the DRAM Serial Presence Detect (SPD). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled, 1MB] [Enabled, 8MB] Graphic Memory Type [Auto] Allows you can manually set the DRAM timing parameters through the DRAM sub-items. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]...
... SDRAm Configuration options: [2 DRAM Clocks] [3 DRAM Clocks] [4 DRAM Clocks] [5 DRAM Clocks] [6 DRAM Clocks] DRAM RAS# Activate to select the graphic memory type that the system will support. Configuration options: [Auto] [DVMT] [FIX] [DVMT+FIX] 4-22 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Configuration options: [IGD] [...of the graphics controller to the DRAM Serial Presence Detect (SPD). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled, 1MB] [Enabled, 8MB] Graphic Memory Type [Auto] Allows you can manually set the DRAM timing parameters through the DRAM sub-items. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]...
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... of PCI clocks for boot. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for boot if your system has a Plug and Play operating system. Select Screen Select Item +-
... of PCI clocks for boot. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for boot if your system has a Plug and Play operating system. Select Screen Select Item +-
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...window Opens the R e p o r t window Opens the D e s k t o p M a n a g e m e n t I n t e r f a c e window Opens the P e r i p h e r a l C o m p o n e n t I n t e r c o n n e c t window Opens the W i n d o w s M a n a g e m e n t I n s t r u m e n t a t i o n window Opens the hard disk drive, memory, CPU usage window Shows/Hides the P r e f e r e n c e section Minimizes the application Closes the application Sensor alert When a system sensor detects a problem, the main window right handle ...preference to the M o n i t o r p a n e l s section for that sensor also turns red. ASUS N4L-VM DH 5-19
...window Opens the R e p o r t window Opens the D e s k t o p M a n a g e m e n t I n t e r f a c e window Opens the P e r i p h e r a l C o m p o n e n t I n t e r c o n n e c t window Opens the W i n d o w s M a n a g e m e n t I n s t r u m e n t a t i o n window Opens the hard disk drive, memory, CPU usage window Shows/Hides the P r e f e r e n c e section Minimizes the application Closes the application Sensor alert When a system sensor detects a problem, the main window right handle ...preference to the M o n i t o r p a n e l s section for that sensor also turns red. ASUS N4L-VM DH 5-19
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... (+) before the P C I I n f o r m a t i o n item to display the Usage browser. This browser provides information on the PCI devices installed on the CPU, hard disk drive space, and memory usage. CPU usage The C P U tab displays real-time CPU usage in line graph representation. If the CPU has an enabled Hyper-Threading, two separate line...
... (+) before the P C I I n f o r m a t i o n item to display the Usage browser. This browser provides information on the PCI devices installed on the CPU, hard disk drive space, and memory usage. CPU usage The C P U tab displays real-time CPU usage in line graph representation. If the CPU has an enabled Hyper-Threading, two separate line...
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...your configuration ASUS N4L-VM DH 5-23 Configuring PC Probe II Click to adjust the sensor threshold values. The P r e f e r e n c e tab allows you to activate the sensors or to view and adjust the sensor threshold values. The pie chart at the bottom of the window represents the used and available physical memory. Memory usage The Memory tab ...shows both used (blue) and the available physical memory.
...your configuration ASUS N4L-VM DH 5-23 Configuring PC Probe II Click to adjust the sensor threshold values. The P r e f e r e n c e tab allows you to activate the sensors or to view and adjust the sensor threshold values. The pie chart at the bottom of the window represents the used and available physical memory. Memory usage The Memory tab ...shows both used (blue) and the available physical memory.
