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... 2-31 2.6 Boot menu 2-33 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority 2-33 2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration 2-34 2.6.3 Security 2-35 2.7 Tools menu 2-37 2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-37 2.7.2 Express Gate 2-38 2.7.3 AI NET 2 2-38 2.8 Exit menu 2-39 Chapter 3: Software support 3.1 Installing an ... 3-2 3.2.2 Drivers menu 3-3 3.2.3 Utilities menu 3-4 3.2.4 Make Disk menu 3-6 3.2.4 Manual menu 3-7 3.2.5 ASUS Contact information 3-7 3.2.6 Other information 3-8 3.3 Software information 3-10 ASUS Express Gate 3-10 3.4 Creating a RAID driver disk 3-19 3.4.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the...
... 2-31 2.6 Boot menu 2-33 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority 2-33 2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration 2-34 2.6.3 Security 2-35 2.7 Tools menu 2-37 2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-37 2.7.2 Express Gate 2-38 2.7.3 AI NET 2 2-38 2.8 Exit menu 2-39 Chapter 3: Software support 3.1 Installing an ... 3-2 3.2.2 Drivers menu 3-3 3.2.3 Utilities menu 3-4 3.2.4 Make Disk menu 3-6 3.2.4 Manual menu 3-7 3.2.5 ASUS Contact information 3-7 3.2.6 Other information 3-8 3.3 Software information 3-10 ASUS Express Gate 3-10 3.4 Creating a RAID driver disk 3-19 3.4.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the...
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... you are temporarily away. ASUS P5N7A-VM 1-5 To wake the system and return to ensure quiet, cool and efficient operation. Q-Fan 2 ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology intelligently adjusts both CPU fan and chassis fan speeds according to system loading to the OS environment, simply click the mouse...ray Disc and other protected content. The interface of this motherboard is HDCP compliant allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-ray Disc and other protected content. 1.3.2 ASUS Special Features ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the ...
... you are temporarily away. ASUS P5N7A-VM 1-5 To wake the system and return to ensure quiet, cool and efficient operation. Q-Fan 2 ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology intelligently adjusts both CPU fan and chassis fan speeds according to system loading to the OS environment, simply click the mouse...ray Disc and other protected content. The interface of this motherboard is HDCP compliant allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-ray Disc and other protected content. 1.3.2 ASUS Special Features ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the ...
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... predefined hotkey to launch the utility and update the BIOS without preparing a bootable diskette or using an OS-based flash utility. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. See page 1-39 for details. This unique module eliminates the trouble of connecting the system panel ... collection provides you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to the motherboard. See page 2-6 for details. Update your favorite settings. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you easy ways to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. Profile that...
... predefined hotkey to launch the utility and update the BIOS without preparing a bootable diskette or using an OS-based flash utility. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. See page 1-39 for details. This unique module eliminates the trouble of connecting the system panel ... collection provides you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to the motherboard. See page 2-6 for details. Update your favorite settings. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you easy ways to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. Profile that...
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... pictures without entering Windows at 1 meter accuracy. eliminates the need to overclocking, C.P.R. ASUS P5N7A-VM 1-7 See page 2-34 for each parameter. You can easily monitor the condition of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the Marvell® LAN (RJ-45) port. feature...of the Ethernet cable(s) connected to the BIOS default settings in OS. During the bootup process, AI NET 2 immediately diagnoses the LAN cable and reports shorts and faults up to USB drives only. 1.3.4 ASUS Intelligent Overclocking features C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. When the...
... pictures without entering Windows at 1 meter accuracy. eliminates the need to overclocking, C.P.R. ASUS P5N7A-VM 1-7 See page 2-34 for each parameter. You can easily monitor the condition of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the Marvell® LAN (RJ-45) port. feature...of the Ethernet cable(s) connected to the BIOS default settings in OS. During the bootup process, AI NET 2 immediately diagnoses the LAN cable and reports shorts and faults up to USB drives only. 1.3.4 ASUS Intelligent Overclocking features C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. When the...
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...this section are not prompted to ensure optimum performance. ASUS P5N7A-VM 2-11 This requires you see on . If the system becomes unstable after POST, reboot the system by doing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to run this motherboard. For example, you can update using the provided ... up the computer, the system provides you wish to enter Setup after changing any of the following procedures: • Restart using the OS standard shut-down the system properly from the operating system. If you with its test routines. Select the Load Default Settings item under ...
...this section are not prompted to ensure optimum performance. ASUS P5N7A-VM 2-11 This requires you see on . If the system becomes unstable after POST, reboot the system by doing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to run this motherboard. For example, you can update using the provided ... up the computer, the system provides you wish to enter Setup after changing any of the following procedures: • Restart using the OS standard shut-down the system properly from the operating system. If you with its test routines. Select the Load Default Settings item under ...
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... event, the system resumes to enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in the RSDT pointer list. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5N7A-VM 2-29 Enables the system to change the settings for system suspend. In S1 sleep state, the system appears suspended and stays in the S1 state...
... event, the system resumes to enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in the RSDT pointer list. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5N7A-VM 2-29 Enables the system to change the settings for system suspend. In S1 sleep state, the system appears suspended and stays in the S1 state...
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... ASUS EZ Flash 2 Express Gate Enter OS Timer Reset User Data AI Net 2 [Enabled] [10 Seconds] [No] Press ENTER to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. When you press , a confirmation message appears. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.25 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: P5N7A-VM ... Unknown PATH: C:\ A: C: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [Esc] Exit ASUS P5N7A-VM 2-37 This utility doesn't support : 1.NTFS format Select Screen Select Item +- 2.7 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to select and update BIOS...
... ASUS EZ Flash 2 Express Gate Enter OS Timer Reset User Data AI Net 2 [Enabled] [10 Seconds] [No] Press ENTER to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. When you press , a confirmation message appears. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.25 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: P5N7A-VM ... Unknown PATH: C:\ A: C: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [Esc] Exit ASUS P5N7A-VM 2-37 This utility doesn't support : 1.NTFS format Select Screen Select Item +- 2.7 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to select and update BIOS...
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..., cookies, or browsing history. Choose [Prompt User] to stay at the Express Gate's first screen before starting Windows or other installed OS. The ASUS Express Gate feature is cleared the next time you enable or disable checking Realtek Phy LAN cable during POST. Configuration options: [Prompt User... that the system waits at the first screen of the Express Gate settings, ensure to save the settings to enable or disable the ASUS Express Gate feature. User data includes the Express Gate's settings as well as any of Express Gate for user action. Configuration options:...
..., cookies, or browsing history. Choose [Prompt User] to stay at the Express Gate's first screen before starting Windows or other installed OS. The ASUS Express Gate feature is cleared the next time you enable or disable checking Realtek Phy LAN cable during POST. Configuration options: [Prompt User... that the system waits at the first screen of the Express Gate settings, ensure to save the settings to enable or disable the ASUS Express Gate feature. User data includes the Express Gate's settings as well as any of Express Gate for user action. Configuration options:...
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... folder. Use the setup procedures presented in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to avail all motherboard features. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for reference only. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer....in this chapter for updates. 3.2.1 Running the support DVD Place the support DVD to your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of the support DVD are subject to run the DVD. 3-2 ...
... folder. Use the setup procedures presented in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to avail all motherboard features. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for reference only. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer....in this chapter for updates. 3.2.1 Running the support DVD Place the support DVD to your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of the support DVD are subject to run the DVD. 3-2 ...
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... to create the NVIDIA 32/64-bit XP AHCI Driver disk for Windows® XP Operating System (OS). NVIDIA 32/64bit XP AHCI Driver Allows you to create the NVIDIA 32/64-bit Vista AHCI Driver disk... for Windows® Vista Operating System (OS). NVIDIA 32/64bit Vista SATA RAID Driver Allows you to create the NVIDIA 32/64-bit XP SATA... RAID Driver disks for Windows® XP Operating System (OS). NVIDIA 32/64bit Vista AHCI Driver Allows you to make a RAID driver disk. 3.2.4 Make Disk menu The...
... to create the NVIDIA 32/64-bit XP AHCI Driver disk for Windows® XP Operating System (OS). NVIDIA 32/64bit XP AHCI Driver Allows you to create the NVIDIA 32/64-bit Vista AHCI Driver disk... for Windows® Vista Operating System (OS). NVIDIA 32/64bit Vista SATA RAID Driver Allows you to create the NVIDIA 32/64-bit XP SATA... RAID Driver disks for Windows® XP Operating System (OS). NVIDIA 32/64bit Vista AHCI Driver Allows you to make a RAID driver disk. 3.2.4 Make Disk menu The...
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... to continue. 6. If you have multiple volumes and OS installed in your hard drive, it is shown on the computer. As you move the mouse or type a key, the countdown stops and the timer disappears, so you through basic Express Gate configurations. ASUS P5N7A-VM 3-11 Click Next to install Express Gate. The Express...
... to continue. 6. If you have multiple volumes and OS installed in your hard drive, it is shown on the computer. As you move the mouse or type a key, the countdown stops and the timer disappears, so you through basic Express Gate configurations. ASUS P5N7A-VM 3-11 Click Next to install Express Gate. The Express...
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... is already running. You can also switch between softwares. In the First Screen: Key PAUSE/BREAK ESC DEL F8 Function Power-off Continue to boot OS Enter BIOS setup Enter Boot selection pop-up In the Express Gate Environment: Key + + + + + Function Switch between softwares Bring up a menu of the screen, to...
... is already running. You can also switch between softwares. In the First Screen: Key PAUSE/BREAK ESC DEL F8 Function Power-off Continue to boot OS Enter BIOS setup Enter Boot selection pop-up In the Express Gate Environment: Key + + + + + Function Switch between softwares Bring up a menu of the screen, to...
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... up power options window to boot to open Express Gate Help. Network ASUS P5N7A-VM 3-15 Click to be working in the Express Gate environment, check the following: 1. Open the Configuration Panel. Click to OS, restart or power down. Power off Enter OS Check to save user profile Cancel and return to change LaunchBar options...
... up power options window to boot to open Express Gate Help. Network ASUS P5N7A-VM 3-15 Click to be working in the Express Gate environment, check the following: 1. Open the Configuration Panel. Click to OS, restart or power down. Power off Enter OS Check to save user profile Cancel and return to change LaunchBar options...
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... new applications. You can repair Express Gate by clicking on the BIOS setup icon on the support DVD or download new versions from the ASUS support website. A software update confirmation dialog box appears. Repairing Express Gate In case Express Gate cannot start software update. 2. This utility...on or by reinstalling the software or using the repairing utility. New versions of the software on Express Gate's first screen. ASUS EZ Flash 2 Express Gate Enter OS Timer Reset User Data [Enabled] [10 Seconds] [No] Press ENTER to run the utility to continue. 3. NTFS format...
... new applications. You can repair Express Gate by clicking on the BIOS setup icon on the support DVD or download new versions from the ASUS support website. A software update confirmation dialog box appears. Repairing Express Gate In case Express Gate cannot start software update. 2. This utility...on or by reinstalling the software or using the repairing utility. New versions of the software on Express Gate's first screen. ASUS EZ Flash 2 Express Gate Enter OS Timer Reset User Data [Enabled] [10 Seconds] [No] Press ENTER to run the utility to continue. 3. NTFS format...
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... to create a RAID driver disk. 8. Start Windows®. 2. ASUS P5N7A-VM 3-19 3.4 Creating a RAID driver disk A floppy disk with the RAID driver. 3.4.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS To create a RAID driver disk without entering the OS: 1. Save changes and exit BIOS. 6. When the menu appears,... create a NVIDIA® 32/64 bit XP SATA RAID driver disk. 4. For Windows® VistaTM operating system, use either the motherboard support DVD or a USB device with the RAID driver is required when installing Windows® XP operating system on a hard disk drive...
... to create a RAID driver disk. 8. Start Windows®. 2. ASUS P5N7A-VM 3-19 3.4 Creating a RAID driver disk A floppy disk with the RAID driver. 3.4.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS To create a RAID driver disk without entering the OS: 1. Save changes and exit BIOS. 6. When the menu appears,... create a NVIDIA® 32/64 bit XP SATA RAID driver disk. 4. For Windows® VistaTM operating system, use either the motherboard support DVD or a USB device with the RAID driver is required when installing Windows® XP operating system on a hard disk drive...
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... limitation, the Serial ATA ports supported by the NVIDIA chipset does not support Serial Optical Disk Drives (Serial ODD). 3-20 Chapter 3: Software support Insert the motherboard support DVD or a USB device with RAID driver into the optical drive/USB port. 2. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to install third-party SCSI or... RAID driver. 2. To install the RAID driver in Windows® VistaTM: 1. During the OS installation, the system prompts you to press the F6 key to complete the installation.
... limitation, the Serial ATA ports supported by the NVIDIA chipset does not support Serial Optical Disk Drives (Serial ODD). 3-20 Chapter 3: Software support Insert the motherboard support DVD or a USB device with RAID driver into the optical drive/USB port. 2. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to install third-party SCSI or... RAID driver. 2. To install the RAID driver in Windows® VistaTM: 1. During the OS installation, the system prompts you to press the F6 key to complete the installation.