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  • Page 1 M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 1 12/27/07 4:37:23 PM...
  • Page 2 Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Welcome! ..................1-2 Package contents ................. 1-2 Special features ................1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights ............1-2 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ..........1-5 Before you proceed ..............1-6 Motherboard overview ..............1-7 1.5.1 Motherboard layout ............1-7 1.5.2 Placement direction ............1-8 1.5.3...
  • Page 4 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Managing and updating your BIOS ..........2-2 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk ........2-3 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility ........... 2-4 2.1.3 AFUDOS utility ..............2-5 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility ........2-7 2.1.5...
  • Page 5 Boot Settings Configuration .......... 2-39 2.6.4 Security ................. 2-40 Tools menu ................. 2-42 2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ............2-42 Exit menu ..................2-43 Chapter 3: Software support Installing an operating system ........... 3-2 Support CD information .............. 3-2 3.2.1 Running the support CD ..........

  • Page 6: Notices

    Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference, and • This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation.

  • Page 7: Safety Information

    Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device.

  • Page 8: About This Guide

    Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer.

  • Page 9: Conventions Used In This Guide

    Conventions used in this guide To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task.

  • Page 10: M2N-Vm Dvi Specifications Summary

    ASUS Q-Fan ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2™ ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) from 2��M�z to 3��M�z at 1M�z increment Adjustable CPU Voltage at 0.025V increment (continued on the next page) E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 10...
  • Page 11 24-pin EATX power connector 4-pin x ATX 12V power connector Chassis intrusion connector Support CD contents Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Live Update utility Anti-virus software (OEM version) Accessary 1 x SATA cable 1 x SATA power cable...
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  • Page 13: Chapter 1: Product Introduction

    This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. Product introduction E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 1 12/27/07 4:37:34 PM...

  • Page 14: Welcome

    ® The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it another standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the items in your package with the list below.
  • Page 15 Dual channel DDR2 1066 DDR2 1066 memory provides great performance for 3D graphics and other memory demanding applications on next generation memory technology. See page 1-13 for details. Only AM2+ supports DDR2 1066. ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 3 12/27/07 4:37:40 PM...

  • Page 16: High Definition Audio

    PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect technology that speeds up the PCI bus. PCI Express features point-to-point serial interconnections between devices and allows higher clockspeeds by carrying data in packets. This high speed interface is software compatible with existing PCI specifications.

  • Page 17: Innovative Asus Features

    See page 2�37 for details. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to restore corrupted BIOS data from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is a user�friendly BIOS update utility.

  • Page 18: Before You Proceed

    Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, before handling components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity •...

  • Page 19: Motherboard Overview

    Motherboard overview 1.5.1 Motherboard layout Lithium Cell CLRTC ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 2 12/27/07 4:37:48 PM...

  • Page 20: Placement Direction

    1.5.2 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the chassis in the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 1.5.3 Screw holes Place six (6) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis.

  • Page 21: Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

    90°-100° angle. Socket lever Make sure that the socket lever is lifted up to 90°-100° angle, otherwise the CPU does not fit in completely. ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 4 12/27/07 4:38:01 PM...
  • Page 22 Position the CPU above the socket such that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with a small triangle. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it fits in place. Small triangle Gold triangle The CPU fits only in one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! When the CPU is in place, push down the socket lever to secure the...

  • Page 23: Installing The Heatsink And Fan

    Your boxed CPU heatsink and fan assembly should come with installation instructions for the CPU, heatsink, and the retention mechanism. If the instructions in this section do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. ASUS M2N-VM DVI 1-11 E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 6 12/27/07 4:38:09 PM...
  • Page 24 Attach one end of the retention bracket to the retention module base. Align the other end of the retention bracket (near the retention bracket lock) to the retention module base. A clicking sound denotes that the retention bracket is in place. Make sure that the fan and heatsink assembly perfectly fits the retention mechanism module...

  • Page 25: System Memory

    DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. Recommended memory configurations Sockets Mode DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B2 – Populated – – Single-Channel Populated – – – Dual-channel (1) Populated Populated – – Dual-channel (2) Populated Populated Populated Populated ASUS M2N-VM DVI 1-13 E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 8 12/27/07 4:38:21 PM...
  • Page 26 • When using only one memory module, start installing the DDR2 DIMM from slot DIMM_A1 or DIMM_B1 for better overclocking capability. • For dual�channel configuration (2), you may: install identical DIMMs in all four sockets OR install identical DIMM pair in DIMM_A1 and DIMM_B1 (yellow sockets) and another identical DIMM pair in DIMM_A2 and DIMM_B2 (black sockets) •...
  • Page 27 • 512MB ADATA M20EL5G3H3160B1C0Z Elpida E5108AE-6E-E • • VDATA M2GVD5G3I4176I1C52 VDATA VD29608A8A-3EG20641 • • 512MB PSC AL6E8E63J-6E1 A3R12E3JFF717B9A00 • • AL7E8E63B-6E1K A3R12E3GEF637BLC5N • • 512MB Nanya NT512T64U88A1BY-3C Nanya NT5TU64M8AE-3C • • ASUS M2N-VM DVI 1-15 E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 10 12/27/07 4:38:23 PM...
  • Page 28 • C*: Supports 4 modules inserted into both the yellow slots and the black slots as two pairs of Dual�channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2 DIMM modules for this motherboard. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 11...

  • Page 29: Installing A Dimm

    DDR2 DIMM notch Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with extra force. Remove the DIMM from the socket. ASUS M2N-VM DVI 1-17 E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 12 12/27/07 4:38:28 PM...

  • Page 30: Expansion Slots

    Expansion slots In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support. Make sure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.

  • Page 31: Interrupt Assignments

    When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support “Share IRQ” or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments; otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. ASUS M2N-VM DVI 1-19 E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 14 12/27/07 4:38:29 PM...

  • Page 32: Pci Slots

    1.8.4 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. The figure shows a LAN card installed on a PCI slot. 1.8.5 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the PCI Express...

  • Page 33: Jumpers

    You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking. For system failure due to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Shut down and reboot the system so the BIOS can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. ASUS M2N-VM DVI 1-21 E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 2 12/27/07 4:38:37 PM...
  • Page 34 USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, USBPW5-8, USBPW910) Set these jumpers to +5V to wake up the computer from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. Set to +5VSB to wake up from S3 and S4 sleep modes.

  • Page 35: 1.10 Connectors

    LAN port LED indications ACT/LINK SPEED Activity/Link LED Speed LED Status Description Status Description No link 10 Mbps connection ORANGE Linked ORANGE 100 Mbps connection BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1 Gbps connection LAN port ASUS M2N-VM DVI 1-23 E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 4 12/27/07 4:38:43 PM...
  • Page 36 Line In port (light blue). This port connects a tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources. Line Out port (lime). This port connects a headphone or a speaker. In 4- channel� 6�channel configuration, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out.

  • Page 37: Internal Connectors

    By default, the pins labeled “Chassis Signal” and “Ground” are shorted with a jumper cap. Remove the jumper caps only when you intend to use the chassis intrusion detection feature. ASUS M2N-VM DVI 1-25 E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 6 12/27/07 4:38:46 PM...
  • Page 38 IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) The onboard IDE connector is for an Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable. There are three connectors on each Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable: blue, black, and gray. Connect the blue connector to the motherboard’s IDE connector, then select one of the following modes to configure your device(s).
  • Page 39 If you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set the SATA Mode select item in the BIOS to [RAID Mode]. See the page 2-16 for details. ASUS M2N-VM DVI 1-27 E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 8 12/27/07 4:38:49 PM...
  • Page 40 CPU and Chassis Fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350mA~740mA (8.88W max.) or a total of 1A~2.22A (26.64W max.) at +12V. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector.
  • Page 41 The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. Optical drive audio in connector (4-pin CD) These connectors allow you to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card. M2N-VM DVI ASUS M2N-VM DVI 1-29 E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 10 12/27/07 4:38:59 PM...
  • Page 42 Serial port connectors (10-1 pin COM1) The connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to the connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. The serial port bracket (COM1) is purchased separately. M2N-VM DVI 10.
  • Page 43 • If you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your system, refer to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus.com/PowerSupplyCalculator/ PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for details. • You must install a PSU with a higher power rating if you intend to install additional devices.

  • Page 44: Lpt Connector

    12. LPT connector The LPT (Line Printing Terminal) connector supports devices such as a printer. LPT standardizes as IEEE 1284, which is the parallel port interface on IBM PC-compatible computers. M2N-VM DVI 1-32 Chapter 1: Product introduction E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 13 12/27/07 4:39:06 PM...

  • Page 45: System Panel Connector

    ON turns the system OFF. • Reset button This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off the system power. ASUS M2N-VM DVI 1-33 E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 14 12/27/07 4:39:08 PM...
  • Page 46 1-34 Chapter 1: Product introduction E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 15 12/27/07 4:39:08 PM...

  • Page 47: Chapter 2: 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. BIOS setup E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 1 12/27/07 4:39:09 PM...

  • Page 48: Managing And Updating Your Bios

    The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk, USB Flash, or the motherboard support CD during POST.) ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable floppy disk.)

  • Page 49: Creating A Bootable Floppy Disk

    1/2 Floppy dialog box . d. Select the Create an MS-DOS startup disk check box. e. Click Start. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk. ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 3 12/27/07 4:39:11 PM...

  • Page 50: Asus Ez Flash 2 Utility

    2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to go through the long process of booting from a floppy disk and using a DOS�based utility. The EZ Flash 2 utility is built-in the BIOS chip so it is accessible by pressing <Alt>...

  • Page 51: Afudos Utility

    Extension name Press <Enter>. The utility copies the current BIOS file to the floppy disk. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. Reading flash ..done Write to file..ok A:\>...
  • Page 52 Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Save the BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk. Write the BIOS filename on a piece of paper. You need to type the exact BIOS filename at the DOS prompt.

  • Page 53: Asus Crashfree Bios 3 Utility

    2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support CD, a floppy disk or a USB flash disk that contains the updated BIOS file.
  • Page 54 Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for this motherboard. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file. Chapter 2: BIOS setup E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 8...

  • Page 55: Asus Update Utility

    DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so can cause system boot failure! 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows environment. The ASUS Update utility allows you ®...
  • Page 56 To update the BIOS through the Internet: Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows desktop by clicking Start ® > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. Select Update BIOS from Select the ASUS FTP site nearest...
  • Page 57 To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows desktop by clicking Start ® > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the drop-down menu, then click Next.

  • Page 58: Bios Setup Program

    The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. 2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS setup E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 1...

  • Page 59: Bios Menu Screen

    • The BIOS setup screens shown in this chapter are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS information. 2.2.3 Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of a menu screen are the navigation keys for that particular menu.

  • Page 60: Menu Items

    Some of the navigation keys differ from one screen to another. 2.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items.

  • Page 61: Main Menu

    Allows you to set the system date. 2.3.3 Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.] Sets the type of floppy drive installed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [72�K , 3.5 in.] [1.44M, 3.5 in.] ASUS M2N-VM DVI 2-15 E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 4 12/27/07 4:39:38 PM...

  • Page 62: Ide Configuration

    ving 2.3.4 IDE Configuration The items in this menu allow you to set or change the configurations for the IDE devices installed in the system. Select an item then press <Enter> if you wish to creen configure the item. IDE Configuration Onboard IDE Controller [Enabled] Serial-ATA Devices...

  • Page 63: Primary Ide Master/Slave

    When set to [Disabled], the data transfer from and to the device occurs one sector at a time. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS M2N-VM DVI 2-17 E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 6 12/27/07 4:39:42 PM...
  • Page 64 PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [�] [1] [2] [3] [4] DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. Configuration options: [Auto] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer.

  • Page 65: Sata 1-4

    When set to [Disabled], the data transfer from and to the device occurs one sector at a time. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [�] [1] [2] [3] [4] ASUS M2N-VM DVI 2-19 E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 8 12/27/07 4:39:43 PM...

  • Page 66: System Information

    DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [SWDMA�] [SWDMA1] [SWDMA2] [MWDMA�] [MWDMA1] [MWDMA2] [UDMA0] [UDMA1] [UDMA2] [UDMA3] [UDMA4] [UDMA5] [UDMA6] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer.

  • Page 67: Advanced Menu

    [MANUAL] - allows you to individually set overclocking parameters. [Standard] - loads the standard settings for the system. [Overclock Profile] � loads overclocking profiles with optimal parameters for stability when overclocking. ASUS M2N-VM DVI 2-21 E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 10 12/27/07 4:39:47 PM...
  • Page 68 The following item appears only when the AI Overclocking item is set to [MANUAL]. CPU Frequency [200] Displays the frequency sent by the clock generator to the system bus and PCI bus. The value of this item is auto-detected by the BIOS. Use the < > and < > keys to adjust the CPU frequency.

  • Page 69: Cpu Configuration

    Allows you to enable or disable the AMD Secure Virtual Machine. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Cool‘n’Quiet [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the generation of ACPI_PPC, _PSS, and _PCT objects. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M2N-VM DVI 2-23 E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 12 12/27/07 4:39:49 PM...
  • Page 70 AMD Overlooking Configuration AMD Overlooking Configuration Configure CPU Frequence. Processor Frequency Multiplier [Auto] Processor Voltage [Auto] Processor Frequency Multiplier [Auto] Allows you to select Processor frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [x5.� 1��� M�z] [x6.� 12�� M�z] [x7.� 14�� M�z] [x8.� 16�� M�z] [x9.� 18�� M�z] [x1�.� 2��� M�z] Processor Voltage [Auto] Allows you to select the Processor voltage or set it to auto for safe mode.

  • Page 71: Chipset

    WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to malfunction. Memory Controller Southbridge Configuration Hyper Transport Configuration Memory Controller Memory Controller Memory Configuration ECC Configuration Power Down Control [Auto] ASUS M2N-VM DVI 2-25 E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 14 12/27/07 4:39:51 PM...

  • Page 72: Memory Configuration

    Memory Configuration Select the DRAM Memory Configuration Frequency programing Memory Setting: 266MHz-4.0-4-4-11-2T method. If Auto, the DRAM speed will Memclock Mode [Auto] be based on SPDs. CAS Latency (CL) [Auto] If Limit, the DRAM TRCD [Auto] spe will not exceed [Auto] the specific value.
  • Page 73 MemClk Tristate C3/ALTVID [Disabled] Enables or disables the MemClk Tristate C3/ALTVID. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Memory Hole Remapping [Enabled] Enables or disables the memory remapping around memory hole. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M2N-VM DVI 2-27 E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 16 12/27/07 4:39:53 PM...

  • Page 74: Ecc Configuration

    ECC Configuration DRAM ECC allows ECC Configuration hardware to report DRAM ECC Enable [Enabled] and correct memory errors automatically 4-Bit ECC Mode [Disabled] DRAM SCRUB REDIRECT [Disabled] maintaining system integrity. DRAM BG Scrub [Disabled] L2 Cache BG Scrub [Disabled] Data Cache BG Scrub [Disabled] DRAM ECC Enable [Enabled] Enables or disables the DRAM ECC that allows the hardware to report and...

  • Page 75: Southbridge Configuration

    Allows you to enable or disable the OnBoard LAN Boot ROM. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] SouthBridge ACPI HPET TABLE [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable SouthBridge ACPI HPET TABLE. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS M2N-VM DVI 2-29 E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 18 12/27/07 4:39:56 PM...

  • Page 76: Hyper Transport Configuration

    Hyper Transport Configuration The sub-menu allows you to change the Hyper Transport settings. Hyper Transport Configuration SouthBridge to K8(CPU) frequency selection by CPU capability SB to K8(CPU) Freq Auto [Disabled] SB to K8(CPU) Frequency [1000 MHZ] SB to K8(CPU) LinkWidth 16 ] SB to K8(CPU) Freq Auto [Disabled] Enables or disables the CPU to automatically adjust Hyper Transport frequency.

  • Page 77: Onboard Device Configuration

    Configuration options: [Disabled] [378] [278] [3BC] Parallel Port Mode [Normal] Allows you to select the Parallel Port mode. Configuration options: [Normal] [EPP] [ECP] [EPP+ECP] Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7] Configuration options: [IRQ5] [IRQ7] ASUS M2N-VM DVI 2-31 E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 20 12/27/07 4:40:01 PM...

  • Page 78: Pcipnp

    2.4.5 PCI PnP The PCI PnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI�PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for legacy ISA devices.

  • Page 79: Usb Configuration

    (OS). Setting to Auto allows the system to detect the presence of USB devices at startup. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is enabled. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] ASUS M2N-VM DVI 2-33 E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 22 12/27/07 4:40:05 PM...

  • Page 80: Usb Mass Storage Device Configuration

    USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] Allows you to configure the USB 2.� controller in �iSpeed (48� Mbps) or Full Speed (12 Mbps). Configuration options: [Full Speed] [�iSpeed] BIOS EHCI Hand-Off [Enabled] Allows you to configure the BIOS E�CI �and�Off. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB Mass Storage Device Configuration Number of seconds USB Mass Storage Device...

  • Page 81: Power Menu

    Allows you to enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in the Application�Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). When set to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the RSDT pointer list. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M2N-VM DVI 2-35 E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 24 12/27/07 4:40:06 PM...

  • Page 82: Apm Configuration

    2.5.4 APM Configuration APM Configuration Go into On/Off or Suspend when Power Button Mode [On/Off] Power button is Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off] pressed. Power On By PCI Device [Disabled] Power On By Ring [Disabled] Power On By PS/2 KB/MS [Disabled] Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled]...

  • Page 83: Hardware Monitor

    The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. Smart Q-Fan Function [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Q-Fan feature that smartly adjusts the fan speeds for more efficient system operation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]...

  • Page 84: Boot Menu

    Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu. Specifies the Boot Boot settings Device Priority sequence. Boot Device Priority Removable Drives A virtual floopy disk Boot Settings Configuration drive (Floppy Drive Security...

  • Page 85: Boot Settings Configuration

    This allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Set this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo 2™ feature. Add On ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Sets the display mode for option ROM.

  • Page 86: Security

    Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this function allows the option ROMs to trap Interrupt 19. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.6.4 Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. Security Settings <Enter>...
  • Page 87 When set to [Setup], BIOS checks for user password when accessing the Setup utility. When set to [Always], BIOS checks for user password both when accessing Setup and booting the system. Configuration options: [Setup] [Always] ASUS M2N-VM DVI 2-41 E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 30 12/27/07 4:40:13 PM...

  • Page 88: Tools Menu

    1. NTFS format 2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. When you press <Ok>, a confirmation message appears. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press <Ok> to confirm your choice.

  • Page 89: Exit Menu

    Setup menus. When you select this option or if you press <F5>, a confirmation window appears. Select OK to load default values. Select Exit & Save Changes or make other changes before saving the values to the non-volatile RAM. ASUS M2N-VM DVI 2-43 E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 32...
  • Page 90 2-44 Chapter 2: BIOS setup E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 33 12/27/07 4:40:18 PM...

  • Page 91: Chapter 3: Software Support

    This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. Software support E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 1 12/27/07 4:40:20 PM...

  • Page 92: Installing An Operating System

    NVIDIA GeForce 7050PV/nForce 630a chipset drivers package from v1417 and later versions, does not support Windows 2000 operating system (OS); hence, ASUS support CD v4�6.�2 and later versions, cannot support Windows 2000 OS. If you want to use Windows 2000 OS on this motherboard, download the older version driver package from the ASUS website: http://support.asus.com/download/download.aspx?Language=en-...

  • Page 93: Running The Support Cd

    Click an item to install If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support CD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double�click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the CD. ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 3 12/27/07 4:40:23 PM...

  • Page 94: Drivers Menu

    The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. ASUS InstAll - Drivers Installation Wizard Launches the ASUS InstallAll driver installation wizard. AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet Driver Installs the AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet driver.

  • Page 95: Utilities Menu

    This utility helps you keep your computer in healthy operating condition. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in a Windows environment. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a ®...
  • Page 96 You can also install the following utilities from the ASUS Superb Software Library CD. Adobe Acrobat Reader V7.0 Installs the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader that allows you to open, view, and print documents in Portable Document Format (PDF). Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft®...

  • Page 97: Make Disk Menu

    NVIDIA 32bit Vista AHCI Driver Allows you to ceate an NVIDIA 32bit Vista AHCI Driver disk. NVIDIA 64bit Vista AHCI Driver Allows you to create an NVIDIA 64bit Vista AHCI Driver disk. ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 7 12/27/07 4:40:27 PM...

  • Page 98: Manual Menu

    3.2.5 Manual menu The Manual menu contains a list of supplementary user manuals. Click an item to open the folder of the user manual. Most user manual files are in Portable Document Format (PDF). Install the Adobe Acrobat Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a user ®...

  • Page 99: Asus Contact Information

    3.2.6 ASUS Contact information Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide. 3.2.7 Other information The icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the support CD.

  • Page 100: Technical Support Form

    Browse this CD Displays the support CD contents in graphical format. Technical support Form Displays the ASUS Technical Support Request Form that you have to fill out when requesting technical support. Filelist Displays the contents of the support CD and a brief description of each in text format.

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