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  • Page 1 M2N-VM DH...
  • 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 1.3.3 Digital Home features ..........1-6 Before you proceed .............. 1-8 Motherboard overview ............1-9 1.5.1 Motherboard layout ..........1-9 1.5.2...
  • Page 4 Managing and updating your BIOS ........2-2 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility ..........2-2 2.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk ......2-5 2.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility ..........2-6 2.1.4 Updating the BIOS ........... 2-7 2.1.5 Saving the current BIOS file ........2-9 2.1.6 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ......
  • Page 5 Security ..............2-37 Tools menu ................. 2-39 2.7.1 ASUS 0.C. Profile ........... 2-39 2.7.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ............ 2-41 Exit menu ................2-42 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.

  • Page 8: M2N-Vm Dh Specifications Summary

    M2N-VM DH specifications summary Support AMD socket AM2 for AMD Athlon™ 64FX/ Athlon™ 64 X2/Athlon™ 64/Sempron processors AMD64 architecture enables simultaneous 32-bit and 64-bit computing Supports AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet™ Technology AMD Live!™ Ready Chipset NVIDIA GeForce™ 6100/nForce™ 430 MCP ®...
  • Page 9 ASUS O.C. Profile ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo™ 2 Note: ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 and ASUS EZ Flash 2 only support VGA output. 4 Mb Flash ROM, Award BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, ACPI BIOS features 2.0a, SM BIOS 2.3, PXE...
  • Page 10 Power ATX 12 V 2.0 compliant Requirement uATX: 9.6 in. x 9.6 in. (24.5cm x 24.5cm) Form Factor Device drivers Support CD ASUS PC Probe II contents NVIDIA MediaShield RAID ® AMD Cool ‘n’Quiet™ utility ASUS Live Update utility Anti-virus software (OEM version) ASUS DH Remote™...

  • Page 11: Chapter 1: Product Introduction

    This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. Product introduction...

  • Page 12: 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 13 400 Mbps transfer rates through simple , low- cost, high-bandwidth asynchronous (real-time) data interfacing between computers, peripherals, and consumer electronic devices such as camcorders, VCRs, printers, TVs, and digital cameras. See pages 1-36 and for details. ASUS M2N-VM DH...
  • Page 14 Serial ATA I/II technology and SATA-On-The-Go The motherboard fully supports the Serial ATA II 3.0 Gb/s technology through the Serial ATA interfaces and the Intel ICH7R MCH. The Serial ® ATA 3 Gb/s specification provides twice the bandwidth of the current Serial ATA products with a host of new features, including Nativa Command Queueing (NCQ), and Power Management (PM) Implementation Algorithm.

  • Page 15: Innovative Asus Features

    CPU, power, VGA, Northbridge and Southbridge. ASUS MyLogo 2 ASUS My Logo 2 is the new feature present in the motherboard that allows you to personalize and add style to your system with customizable and animated boot logos. See pages 2-37 for details.

  • Page 16: Digital Home Features

    Skype as a true replacement for tradition long distance telephone service. WiFi-AP Solo™ is an on-board feature, which means that users will save the extra WiFi-AP cost. (Refer to the ASUS Wi-Fi AP Solo™ user guide for details.) ASUS DH Remote™...
  • Page 17 ASUS MP3-In™ A convenient interface between computers and MP3 players, the ASUS MP3-In™ feature enables MP3 players to connect to PC speakers even when the PC power is off, which means that users can enjoy the sound quality from PC speakers without additional stereo equipment cost. (Refer to the ASUS MP3-In™...

  • 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

    CHA_ FAN USBPW34 USBPW56 M2N-VM DH PCIE_SW USB56_WFGBT PCIEX16 JMicron JMB363 CHIP_FAN SB_PWR CR2032 3V PCIEX1_1 Lithium Cell CMOS Power NVIDIA MCP61P B5071A2KFBG PCI2 4Mb BIOS TSB43AB22A ADI1988B PCI1 USBPW78 COM1 USBPW910 MP3IN PANEL AAFP IE1394_2 USB78 USB910 ASUS M2N-VM DH...

  • 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 eight (8) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis.

  • Page 21: Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

    Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to a 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 DH 1-11...
  • 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...

  • Page 23: Installing The Heatsink And Fan

    Retention bracket lock 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 DH 1-13...
  • 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...

  • Page 25: System Memory

    You may install 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. Recommended Memory Configurations Sockets Mode DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 Populated Populated Single Channel Populated Populated Populated Populated Dual-channel (1) Populated Populated Populated Populated Populated Populated Dual-channel (2) ASUS M2N-VM DH 1-15...
  • Page 26 Always use identical DDR2 DIMM pairs for dual-channel model. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus. com) for the latest Qualified Vendors List. Important notice on installing Windows XP 32-bit version ®...
  • Page 27 • • • 512MB A-DATA AD29608A8B-3EG M20AD5Q3H3163J1C52 • • 512MB Transcend E5108AE-6E-E TS64MLQ64V6J • • • 1024MB Transcend E5108AE-6E-E TS128MLQ64V6J • • • 512MB Transcend J12Q3AB-6 JM367Q643A-6 • • 1024MB Transcend J12Q3AB-6 JM388Q643A-6 • • • ASUS M2N-VM DH 1-17...
  • Page 28 Supports one pair of modules inserted into either the yellow slots or the black slots as one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. Supports 4 modules inserted into both the yellow and black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2-800/667/533 MHz QVL. 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction...

  • Page 29: Installing A Dimm

    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 DH 1-19...

  • 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: Standard 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 DH 1-21...

  • Page 32: Pci Slots

    1.8.3 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. 1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with...

  • 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 DH 1-23...
  • Page 34 USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34, USBPW56, USBPW78, 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 or x4 device on your PCIEx16 slot. Set this jumper to pins 1-2 to enable the onboard DVI, or to pins 2-3 to enable the PCIE x 1 and x 4 device on your PCIEx16 slot. PCIE_SW M2N-VM DH (Default) M2N-VM DH PCIE_SW Setting ASUS M2N-VM DH 1-25...

  • Page 36: 1.10 Connectors

    1.10 Connectors 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 13 12 11 PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. This 15-pin port is for a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices.
  • Page 37 Connect the moveable omni-directional antenna to this jack. 10. ASUS Wi-Fi AP Solo™ LED indicator. The ASUS Wi-Fi AP Solo™ comes with a green data transmission LED (AIR). For more information, refer to the ASUS Wi-Fi AP Solo™...

  • Page 38: 1.10.2 Internal Connectors

    16. IEEE 1394a port. The 6-pin IEEE 1394a port provides high-speed connectivity for audio/video devices, storage peripherals, PCs, or portable devices. 17. S/PDIF Out port. This port connects an external audio output device via a S/PDIF cable. 18. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). This port is for a PS/2 keyboard. 1.10.2 Internal connectors Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) This connector is for the provided floppy disk drive (FDD) signal cable.
  • Page 39 If any device jumper is set as “Cable-Select,” make sure all other device jumpers have the same setting. PRI_IDE M2N-VM DH NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the ID ribbon cable to PIN 1. M2N-VM DH IDE Connector ASUS M2N-VM DH 1-29...
  • Page 40 M2N-VM DH MP3 Connector • The MP3-In module is bundled with the motherboard package if the motherboard does not include the ASUS FrontLinker™. Connect the cable to the MP3IN connector, and enjoy music from computer speakers even when the PC is turned off.

  • Page 41: Serial Ata Connectors

    The RAID function of these connectors is set to [Disabled] by default. If you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, enable the RAID Enabled item in the Serial-ATA Configuration sub-menu in the BIOS. See section “2.4.5 Onboard Device Configuration” for details. ASUS M2N-VM DH 1-31...
  • Page 42 CPU, Chassis, Power, and Chip Fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN, 3-pin PWR_FAN, 3-pin CHIP_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 43 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. (black) M2N-VM DH M2N-VM DH Internal Audio Connector ASUS M2N-VM DH 1-33...
  • Page 44 10. JMicron JMB363 Serial ATA connector (7-pin SATA_RAID1 ® [black]) This connector is for a Serial ATA signal cable for a Serial ATA hard disk drive that you can combine with an external Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s device to configure a RAID 0, and RAID 1 set through the onboard Jmicron JMB363 SATA RAID controller.
  • Page 45 (S/PDIF) port(s). Connect the S/PDIF In/Out module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. M2N-VM DH SPDIFOUT SPDIF_OUT M2N-VM DH Digital Audio Connector The S/PDIF module is purchased separately. ASUS M2N-VM DH 1-35...
  • Page 46 13. Parallel port connector (26-1 pin LPT) This connector is for a parallel port. Connect the parallel port module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. SLCT BUSY ACK# M2N-VM DH SLIN#...
  • Page 47 M2N-VM DH PSON# +5 Volts Ground Ground Ground +5 Volts Ground Ground -5 Volts Power OK +5 Volts +5V Standby +5 Volts +12 Volts M2N-VM DH ATX Power Connector +5 Volts +12 Volts Ground +3 Volts ASUS M2N-VM DH 1-37...

  • Page 48: System Panel Connector

    16. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. PWR LED SPKR M2N-VM DH RESET HD LED PWR BTN Requires an ATX power supply M2N-VM DH System Panel Connector • System power LED (2-pin PWR LED) This 3-pin connector is for the system power LED.

  • Page 49: 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...

  • Page 50: Managing And Updating Your Bios

    ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in Windows environment.) ® ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk/ USB flash disk or the motherboard support CD.) Award BIOS Flash Utility (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable floppy disk.)

  • Page 51: Updating The Bios Through The Internet

    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...

  • Page 52: Updating The Bios Through A Bios File

    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 53: Creating A Bootable Floppy Disk

    From the Open field, type D:\bootdisk\makeboot a: assuming that D: is your optical drive. e. Press <Enter>, then follow screen instructions to continue. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk. ASUS M2N-VM DH...

  • Page 54: Asus Ez Flash 2 Utility

    2.1.3 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 utility is built-in the BIOS chip so it is accessible by pressing <Alt>...

  • Page 55: Updating The Bios

    AwardBIOS Flash Utility. Follow these instructions to update the BIOS using this utility. 1. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS web site. Rename the file to M2N-VMDH.BIN and save it to a floppy disk, CD ROM or a USB flash disk in FAT 16/12 format.
  • Page 56 Press <N> when the utility prompts you to save the current BIOS file. The following screen appears. The utility verifies the AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.17 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved BIOS file in the floppy For MCP61-M2N-VM-DH-00...

  • Page 57: Saving The Current Bios File

    To save the current BIOS file using the AwardBIOS Flash Utility: Follow steps 1 to 6 of AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.17 the previous section. (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved Press <Y> when the...

  • Page 58: Asus Crashfree Bios 2 Utility

    2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 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, or the floppy disk that contains the updated BIOS file.

  • Page 59: Recovering The Bios From The Support Cd

    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. ASUS M2N-VM DH...

  • Page 60: 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 and . 2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS setup...

  • Page 61: 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. ASUS M2N-VM DH 2-13...

  • Page 62: Legend Bar

    2.2.3 Legend bar At the bottom of the Setup screen is a legend bar. The keys in the legend bar allow you to navigate through the various setup menus. The following table lists the keys found in the legend bar with their corresponding functions.

  • Page 63: Pop-Up Window

    F5: Setup Defaults →←: Select Menu ESC: Exit Enter: Select Sub-menu F10: Save and Exit Pop-up menu 2.2.8 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item. ASUS M2N-VM DH 2-15...

  • Page 64: Main Menu

    System Date Mon, Mar 2 2006 Item Specific Help Legacy Diskette A: [1.44M, 3.5in.] Change the day, month, Primary IDE Master [ST321122A] year and century. Primary IDE Slave [ASUS CDS520/A] SATA1 [None] SATA2 [None] SATA3 [None] SATA4 [None] HDD SMART Monitoring...

  • Page 65: Primary Ide Master/Slave

    Configuration options: [None] [Auto] [Manual] Before attempting to configure a hard disk drive, make sure you have the correct configuration information supplied by the drive manufacturer. Incorrect settings may cause the system to fail to recognize the installed hard disk. ASUS M2N-VM DH 2-17...
  • Page 66 Access Mode [Auto] The default [Auto] allows automatic detection of an IDE hard disk drive. Select [CHS] for this item if you set the IDE Primary Master/Slave to [Manual]. Configuration options: [CHS] [LBA] [Large] [Auto] Capacity Displays the auto-detected hard disk capacity. This item is not configurable.

  • Page 67: Sata 1-4

    Incorrect settings may cause the system to fail to recognize the installed hard disk. Capacity Displays the auto-detected hard disk capacity. This item is not configurable. Cylinder Shows the number of the hard disk cylinders. This item is not configurable. ASUS M2N-VM DH 2-19...

  • Page 68: Hdd Smart Monitoring

    Head Shows the number of the hard disk read/write heads. This item is not configurable. Landing Zone Shows the number of landing zone per track. This item is not configurable. Sector Shows the number of sectors per track. This item is not configurable. After entering the IDE hard disk drive information into BIOS, use a disk utility, such as FDISK, to partition and format new IDE hard disk drives.

  • Page 69: Advanced Menu

    Manual Allows you to individually set overclocking parameters. Auto Loads the optimal settings for the system. Standard Loads the standard settings for the system. AI Overclock Loads overclocking profiles with optimal parameters for stability when overclocking. ASUS M2N-VM DH 2-21...
  • Page 70 The following item becomes user-configurable when you set AI Tuning to [AI Overclocking]. Overclock Options [Disabled] Allows you to set the overclocking options. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Overclock 3%] [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 8%] [Overclock 10%] The following items become user-configurable when you set AI Tuning to [Manual].

  • Page 71: Cpu Configuration

    CPU<->MCP61 HT Speed [5x] Sets the processor and MCP61 HyperTransport speed. Configuration options: [1x] [2x] [3x] [4x] [5x] CPU<->MCP61 HT Width [↓16 ↑16] Allows you to set processor and MCP61 HyperTransport speed. Configuration options: [↓8 ↑8] [↓16 ↑16] ASUS M2N-VM DH 2-23...

  • Page 72: Dram Configuration

    DRAM Configuration The items in the sub-menu show the DRAM-related information auto- detected by the BIOS. Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Advanced DRAM Configuration Select Menu Timing Mode [Auto] Item Specific Help x Memory Clock Frequency [Auto] [Auto] Auto, no user limit Trcd [Auto] MaxMemclk, limit by Memory...
  • Page 73 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] HT Spread Spectrum [Center] Enables or disables Spread Spectrum for Hyper Transport. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Center] [Down] System BIOS Cacheable [Disabled] Enables or disables the system BIOS cacheable. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS M2N-VM DH 2-25...

  • Page 74: Pcipnp

    2.4.4 PCIPnP Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Advanced PCIPnP Select Menu Plug & Play O/S [No] Item Specific Help Resources Controlled By [Auto] Select Yes if you are using IRQ Resources a Plug and Play capable operating system Select ** PCI Express relative itmes ** No if you need the BIOS to Maximum Payload Size [4096]...

  • Page 75: Onboard Devices Configuration

    Item Specific Help IDE DMA transfer access [Enabled] IDE Prefetch Mode [Enabled] Disable/Enable OnChip IDE Channel0 OnChip IDE Channel0 [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the onchip IDE channel 0 controller . Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M2N-VM DH 2-27...
  • Page 76 IDE DMA transfer access [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the IDE DMA transfer access. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] IDE Prefetch Mode [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the IDE PIO read prefetch mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Serial-ATA Configuration This sub-menu contains IDE function-related items.
  • Page 77 “ Parallel Port Mode” item is set to [ECP] or [ECP+EPP] EPP Mode Select [1.7] Allows selection of EPP Mode. Configuration options: [1.7] [1.9] ECP Mode Use DMA [3] Allows selection of ECP Mode. Configuration options: [1] [3] ASUS M2N-VM DH 2-29...

  • Page 78: Usb Configuration

    2.4.6 USB Configuration The items in this menu allows you to change the USB-related features. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Advanced Select Menu USB Configuration USB Controller [V1.1+V2.0] Item Specific Help USB Legacy support [Enabled] Enable or Disable USB 1.1...

  • Page 79: Acpi Apic Support

    Power On By External Modems [Disabled] This allows either settings of [Enabled] or [Disabled] for powering up the computer when the external modem receives a call while the computer is in Soft-off mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M2N-VM DH 2-31...
  • Page 80 The computer cannot receive or transmit data until the computer and applications are fully running. Thus, connection cannot be made on the first try. Turning an external modem off and then back on while the computer is off causes an initialization string that turns the system power on.

  • Page 81: Hardware Monitor

    Chassis, and chip fan speeds in rotations per minute (RPM). If any of the fans is not connected to the motherboard, the field shows 0. These items are not user-configurable. CPU Fan Speed warning [800 RPM] Sets the CPU fan speed warning feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [800RPM] [1200RPM] [1600RPM] ASUS M2N-VM DH 2-33...

  • Page 82: Boot Menu

    Vcore Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. Configuration options: [xxx] [Ignored] CPU Fan Type [Auto] When set to Auto, the system automatically detects the CPU FAN during POST.

  • Page 83: Removable Drives

    Allows you to assign bootable add-in cards attached to the system. 2.6.4 CDROM Drives Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Boot CDROM Drives Select Menu Item Specific Help 1. 1st Slave: XXXXXXXXX 1. 1st Slave: XXXXXXXXX Allows you to assign CDROM drives attached to the system. ASUS M2N-VM DH 2-35...

  • Page 84: Boot Settings Configuration

    2.6.5 Boot Settings Configuration Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Boot Boot Settings Configuration Select Menu Item Specific Help Quick Boot [Enabled] Boot Up Floppy Seek [Disabled] Press [Enter] to Bootup Num-Lock [On] enable or disable. Typematic Rate Setting [Disabled] Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec) Typematic Delay (Msec) OS Select For DRAM >...

  • Page 85: Security

    Allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Make sure that the above item is set to [Enabled] if you want to use the ASUS MyLogo™ feature. Halt On [All, But Keyboard] Allows you to error report type.

  • Page 86: Password Check

    When prompted, confirm the password by typing the exact characters again, then press <Enter>. The password field setting is changed to Set. To clear the password: Select the password field and press <Enter> twice. The following message appears: PASSWORD DISABLED !!! Press any key to continue...

  • Page 87: Tools Menu

    -/+: Change Value F5: Setup Defaults →←: Select Menu ESC: Exit Enter: Select SubMenu 4.7.1 ASUS O.C. Profile This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Tools ASUS BIOS Profile Select Menu...

  • Page 88: Save Bios Profile

    1. Insert the storage device that contains the “xxx.CMO” BIOS profile. 2. Turn on the system. 3. Enter BIOS setup program. Go to Tools then select Load from File and press <Enter>. 4. Press <Tab> to select the drive with the BIOS profile then press <Enter>to load file.

  • Page 89: Asus Ez Flash 2

    2.7.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. When you press <Enter>, a confirmation message appears. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press <Enter> to confirm your choice. Please see page 2-6, section 2.1.3 for details.

  • Page 90: Exit Menu

    Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Tool Exit Exit &...

  • Page 91: Load Setup Defaults

    Discard Changes This option allows you to discard the selections you made and restore the previously saved values. After selecting this option, a confirmation appears. Select YES to discard any changes and load the previously saved values. ASUS M2N-VM DH 2-43...
  • Page 92 2-44 Chapter 2: BIOS setup...

  • Page 93: Chapter 3: Software Support

    This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. Software support...

  • Page 94: Installing An Operating System

    The contents of the support CD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for updates. 3.2.1 Running the support CD Place the support CD to the optical drive.

  • Page 95: 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 - Installation Wizard for Drivers Launches the ASUS InstallAll driver installation wizard. AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet Driver Installs the AMD Cool ‘n’...

  • Page 96: Utilities Menu

    Launches the ASUS InstallAll utilities installation wizard. ASUS Cool ‘n’ Quiet Utility This item installs the ASUS Cool ‘n’ Quiet utility. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in a Windows environment. This utility requires an Internet connection either ®...

  • Page 97: Make Disk Menu

    Allows you to create an NVIDIA Serial ATA (SATA) RAID driver disk for a ® 32-bit system. Make NVIDIA 64bit SATA RAID Driver ® Allows you to create an NVIDIA Serial ATA (SATA) RAID driver disk for a ® 64-bit system. ASUS M2N-VM DH...

  • Page 98: Manual Menu

    Install the Adobe Acrobat Reader application from the Utilities tab before opening a user manual file. • The contents of the support CD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for updates). Chapter 3: Software support...

  • 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: Browse This Cd

    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.

  • Page 101: Creating A Raid Driver Disk

    Press <F6> then insert the floppy disk with RAID driver into the floppy disk drive. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation. Due to chipset limitation, the Serial ATA ports supported by the NVIDIA chipset doesn’t support Serial Optical Disk Drives (Serial ODD) under DOS. ASUS M2N-VM DH...
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