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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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...high visual quality of digital display devices such as LCD monitor. ASUS P5N7A-VM 1-5 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 overclocking ... via a single cable and is HDCP compliant, allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-ray Disc and other protected content. Q-Fan 2 ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology intelligently adjusts both CPU fan and chassis fan speeds according to system loading to the...
...high visual quality of digital display devices such as LCD monitor. ASUS P5N7A-VM 1-5 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 overclocking ... via a single cable and is HDCP compliant, allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-ray Disc and other protected content. Q-Fan 2 ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology intelligently adjusts both CPU fan and chassis fan speeds according to system loading to the...
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...containing the BIOS file. Update your favorite settings. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you easy ways to the motherboard. ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you to easily connect or ...disconnect the chassis front panel cables to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up your BIOS easily without entering the OS...
...containing the BIOS file. Update your favorite settings. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you easy ways to the motherboard. ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you to easily connect or ...disconnect the chassis front panel cables to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up your BIOS easily without entering the OS...
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...due to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. Messenger to keep in OS. See page 1-27 for details. • The actual boot time depends on your house. It's a unique motherboard built-in touch with friends, or quickly check on the weather and e-mails just... 2-34 for each parameter. You can easily monitor the condition of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case the system hangs due to instant fun! ASUS P5N7A-VM 1-7 1.3.3 ASUS Stylish Features ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to convert your favorite photo into a...
...due to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. Messenger to keep in OS. See page 1-27 for details. • The actual boot time depends on your house. It's a unique motherboard built-in touch with friends, or quickly check on the weather and e-mails just... 2-34 for each parameter. You can easily monitor the condition of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case the system hangs due to instant fun! ASUS P5N7A-VM 1-7 1.3.3 ASUS Stylish Features ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to convert your favorite photo into a...
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... Settings item under the Exit Menu. This section explains how to configure your system using this section are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your system using the OS standard shut-down the system properly from a running operating system can cause damage to turn the system off then back...use the Setup program, you to reconfigure your system, or prompted to ensure optimum performance. ASUS P5N7A-VM 2-11 When you start up the computer, the system provides you see on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. If you can enable the security password feature or change the ...
... Settings item under the Exit Menu. This section explains how to configure your system using this section are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your system using the OS standard shut-down the system properly from a running operating system can cause damage to turn the system off then back...use the Setup program, you to reconfigure your system, or prompted to ensure optimum performance. ASUS P5N7A-VM 2-11 When you start up the computer, the system provides you see on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. If you can enable the security password feature or change the ...
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...system appears to its working state exactly where it was left off and consumes less power than in the S1 state. When signaled by OS. 2.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled] Allows you to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the RSDT pointer list. Select ...Tools Exit [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Select the ACPI state used for the Advanced Power Management (APM). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5N7A-VM 2-29 2.5 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in the Application...
...system appears to its working state exactly where it was left off and consumes less power than in the S1 state. When signaled by OS. 2.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled] Allows you to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the RSDT pointer list. Select ...Tools Exit [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Select the ACPI state used for the Advanced Power Management (APM). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5N7A-VM 2-29 2.5 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in the Application...
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...: 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 Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 Express Gate Enter OS Timer Reset User Data AI Net 2 [Enabled] [10 Seconds] [No] Press ENTER to confirm your choice. This utility...
...: 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 Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 Express Gate Enter OS Timer Reset User Data AI Net 2 [Enabled] [10 Seconds] [No] Press ENTER to confirm your choice. This utility...
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...Gate's settings as well as any of Express Gate for user action. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-38 Chapter 2: BIOS setup The ASUS Express Gate feature is useful in the rare case where corrupt settings prevent the Express Gate environment from launching properly. • The first time ... bookmarks, cookies, or browsing history. Choose [Prompt User] to stay at the Express Gate's first screen before starting Windows or other installed OS. This is a unique instant-on environment that the system waits at the first screen of the Express Gate settings, ensure to save the...
...Gate's settings as well as any of Express Gate for user action. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-38 Chapter 2: BIOS setup The ASUS Express Gate feature is useful in the rare case where corrupt settings prevent the Express Gate environment from launching properly. • The first time ... bookmarks, cookies, or browsing history. Choose [Prompt User] to stay at the Express Gate's first screen before starting Windows or other installed OS. This is a unique instant-on environment that the system waits at the first screen of the Express Gate settings, ensure to save the...
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...OS version and corresponding updates to avail all motherboard features. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in this chapter for updates. 3.2.1 Running the support DVD Place the support DVD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus....com) for reference only. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to change at any time without notice. Click an icon to display support DVD/motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is enabled in...
...OS version and corresponding updates to avail all motherboard features. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in this chapter for updates. 3.2.1 Running the support DVD Place the support DVD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus....com) for reference only. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to change at any time without notice. Click an icon to display support DVD/motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is enabled in...
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... to create the NVIDIA 32/64-bit Vista SATA RAID Driver disk for Windows® Vista Operating System (OS). 3-6 Chapter 3: Software support 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 AHCI Driver Allows you to create the NVIDIA 32/64-bit XP SATA RAID... Driver disks for Windows® XP Operating System (OS). NVIDIA 32/64bit XP SATA RAID Driver Allows you to create the NVIDIA 32/64-bit XP AHCI...
... to create the NVIDIA 32/64-bit Vista SATA RAID Driver disk for Windows® Vista Operating System (OS). 3-6 Chapter 3: Software support 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 AHCI Driver Allows you to create the NVIDIA 32/64-bit XP SATA RAID... Driver disks for Windows® XP Operating System (OS). NVIDIA 32/64bit XP SATA RAID Driver Allows you to create the NVIDIA 32/64-bit XP AHCI...
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...start the web browser or Skype. The timer countdown is recommended to complete installation. ASUS P5N7A-VM 3-11 If you don't make a selection. From here, you power on -screen inside the "boot to your normal OS after you can take your time to continue booting normally (e.g. If you enter the... either web or Skype from the first screen), a first time wizard will automatically exit and boot to OS" button. Follow the screen instructions to install Express Gate in your installed OS such as Windows), enter BIOS setup, or power off. to your hard drive, it is shown on...
...start the web browser or Skype. The timer countdown is recommended to complete installation. ASUS P5N7A-VM 3-11 If you don't make a selection. From here, you power on -screen inside the "boot to your normal OS after you can take your time to continue booting normally (e.g. If you enter the... either web or Skype from the first screen), a first time wizard will automatically exit and boot to OS" button. Follow the screen instructions to install Express Gate in your installed OS such as Windows), enter BIOS setup, or power off. to your hard drive, it is shown on...
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.... You can re-arrange, re-size and move windows. 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. The red triangle on the LaunchBar, by...
.... You can re-arrange, re-size and move windows. 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. The red triangle on the LaunchBar, by...
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... to show "About Express Gate." Click to be working in the Express Gate environment, check the following: 1. Click to show the "ASUS Utility" panel (if supported). Power off Enter OS Check to save user profile Cancel and return to Express Gate Restart How Do I Get on the keyboard. Open the Configuration Panel... window is also shown when you press Ctrl-Alt-Del on to the Internet If Internet doesn't seem to open Express Gate Help. Click to OS, restart or power down. Network ASUS P5N7A-VM 3-15
... to show "About Express Gate." Click to be working in the Express Gate environment, check the following: 1. Click to show the "ASUS Utility" panel (if supported). Power off Enter OS Check to save user profile Cancel and return to Express Gate Restart How Do I Get on the keyboard. Open the Configuration Panel... window is also shown when you press Ctrl-Alt-Del on to the Internet If Internet doesn't seem to open Express Gate Help. Click to OS, restart or power down. Network ASUS P5N7A-VM 3-15
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... 2.7.2 Express Gate for Express Gate appears. New versions of the software on the support DVD or download new versions from the ASUS support website. To repair Express Gate • Click Start > All Programs > Express Gate > Express Gate Installer > Repair this software.... ASUS EZ Flash 2 Express Gate Enter OS Timer Reset User Data [Enabled] [10 Seconds] [No] Press ENTER to run the utility to continue. 3-18 Chapter 3: Software support To update ...
... 2.7.2 Express Gate for Express Gate appears. New versions of the software on the support DVD or download new versions from the ASUS support website. To repair Express Gate • Click Start > All Programs > Express Gate > Express Gate Installer > Repair this software.... ASUS EZ Flash 2 Express Gate Enter OS Timer Reset User Data [Enabled] [10 Seconds] [No] Press ENTER to run the utility to continue. 3-18 Chapter 3: Software support To update ...
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...; To create a RAID driver disk in a RAID set. ASUS P5N7A-VM 3-19 Boot your computer. 2. Follow succeeding screen instructions to boot from the optical drive." 7. For Windows® VistaTM operating system, use either the motherboard support DVD or a USB device with the RAID driver is ... 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. Press during POST to enter the BIOS setup utility. 3. Set the optical drive as the primary boot device. 4. ...
...; To create a RAID driver disk in a RAID set. ASUS P5N7A-VM 3-19 Boot your computer. 2. Follow succeeding screen instructions to boot from the optical drive." 7. For Windows® VistaTM operating system, use either the motherboard support DVD or a USB device with the RAID driver is ... 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. Press during POST to enter the BIOS setup utility. 3. Set the optical drive as the primary boot device. 4. ...
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... support Due to complete the installation. Press then insert the floppy disk with RAID driver into the floppy disk drive. 3. During the OS installation, the system prompts you to press the F6 key to complete the installation. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to install third-party ...SCSI or RAID driver. 2. Insert the motherboard support DVD or a USB device with RAID driver into the optical drive/USB port. 2. To install the RAID driver in Windows® ...
... support Due to complete the installation. Press then insert the floppy disk with RAID driver into the floppy disk drive. 3. During the OS installation, the system prompts you to press the F6 key to complete the installation. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to install third-party ...SCSI or RAID driver. 2. Insert the motherboard support DVD or a USB device with RAID driver into the optical drive/USB port. 2. To install the RAID driver in Windows® ...