Asus A8N-VM CSM NBP User Manual

Motherboard A8N-VM/NBP
ii ii ii ii ii Copyright Â© 2006 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. Copyright Â© 2006 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. Copyright Â© 2006 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. Copyright Â© 2006 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. Copyright Â© 2006 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (âASUSâ). 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. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL âAS ISâ WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS, LOSS OF USE OR DATA, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. Products and corporate names appearing in this manual may or may not be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are used only for identification or explanation and to the ownersâ benefit, without intent to infringe. E2443 E2443 E2443 E2443 E2443 Revised Edition V1 Revised Edition V1 Revised Edition V1 Revised Edition V1 Revised Edition V1 January 2006 January 2006 January 2006 January 2006 January 2006
iii iii iii iii iii Contents Notices ................................................................................................ vi Safety information ............................................................................. vii A8N-VM CSM specifications summary .............................................. viii Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Special features .................................................................... 1-2 1.1.1 Product highlights ................................................... 1-2 1.1.2 Innovative ASUS features ....................................... 1-4 1.2 Before you proceed .............................................................. 1-5 1.3 Motherboard overview .......................................................... 1-6 1.3.1 Motherboard layout ................................................ 1-6 1.3.2 Placement direction ................................................ 1-7 1.3.3 Screw holes ............................................................ 1-7 1.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU) .............................................. 1-8 1.5 System memory ................................................................. 1-10 1.5.1 Overview ............................................................... 1-10 1.5.2 Memory configurations ......................................... 1-10 1.5.3 Installing a DIMM ................................................... 1-12 1.5.4 Removing a DIMM ................................................. 1-12 1.6 Expansion slots ................................................................... 1-13 1.6.1 Installing an expansion card .................................. 1-13 1.6.2 Configuring an expansion card .............................. 1-13 1.6.3 PCI slots ................................................................ 1-15 1.6.4 PCI Express x1 slot ............................................... 1-15 1.6.5 PCI Express x16 slot ............................................. 1-15 1.7 Jumpers .............................................................................. 1-16 1.8 Connectors ......................................................................... 1-19 1.8.1 Rear panel connectors .......................................... 1-19 1.8.2 Internal connectors ............................................... 1-21
iv iv iv iv iv Contents Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ........................................ 2-2 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk .............................. 2-2 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash utility .............................................. 2-3 2.1.3 AFUDOS utility ........................................................ 2-4 2.1.4 ASUS Update utility ................................................ 2-6 2.2 BIOS setup program ............................................................. 2-8 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen ................................................... 2-9 2.2.2 Menu bar ................................................................. 2-9 2.2.3 Navigation keys ...................................................... 2-9 2.2.4 Menu items ........................................................... 2-10 2.2.5 Sub-menu items ................................................... 2-10 2.2.6 Configuration fields .............................................. 2-10 2.2.7 Pop-up window ..................................................... 2-10 2.2.8 Scroll bar .............................................................. 2-10 2.2.9 General help .......................................................... 2-10 2.3 Main menu .......................................................................... 2-11 2.3.1 System Time ......................................................... 2-11 2.3.2 System Date ......................................................... 2-11 2.3.3 Legacy Diskette A ................................................ 2-11 2.3.4 Primary and Secondary IDE Master/Slave; First, Second, Third, and Fourth SATA ................. 2-12 2.3.5 IDE Configuration .................................................. 2-13 2.3.6 System Information .............................................. 2-14 2.4 Advanced menu .................................................................. 2-15 2.4.1 AMD Cool ânâ Quiet Configuration ......................... 2-15 2.4.2 CPU Configuration ................................................. 2-16 2.4.3 Chipset ................................................................. 2-16 2.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration ............................ 2-22 2.4.5 PCI PnP ................................................................. 2-23 2.4.6 USB Configuration ................................................. 2-24 2.4.7 Trusted Computing ............................................... 2-25
v v v v v Contents 2.5 Power menu ........................................................................ 2-26 2.5.1 ACPI Aware O/S .................................................... 2-26 2.5.2 Suspend Mode ...................................................... 2-26 2.5.3 ACPI 2.0 Support .................................................. 2-26 2.5.4 ACPI APIC Support ................................................ 2-27 2.5.5 APM Configuration ................................................ 2-27 2.5.6 Hardware Monitor ................................................. 2-28 2.6 Boot menu .......................................................................... 2-30 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority .............................................. 2-30 2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration ................................. 2-31 2.6.3 Security ................................................................ 2-32 2.7 Exit menu ........................................................................... 2-34
vi vi vi vi vi Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement Federal Communications Commission Statement Federal Communications Commission Statement Federal Communications Commission Statement Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: â¢ This device may not cause harmful interference, and â¢ This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturerâs instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: â¢ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. â¢ Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. â¢ Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. â¢ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Canadian Department of Communications Statement Canadian Department of Communications Statement Canadian Department of Communications Statement Canadian Department of Communications Statement Canadian Department of Communications Statement This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. ICES-003. ICES-003. ICES-003. ICES-003. The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the userâs authority to operate this equipment.
vii vii vii vii vii Safety information Electrical safety Electrical safety Electrical safety Electrical safety Electrical safety â¢ To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. â¢ 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. â¢ Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are unplugged. â¢ Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. â¢ Make sure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area. If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using, contact your local power company. â¢ If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Operation safety Operation safety Operation safety Operation safety Operation safety â¢ Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals that came with the package. â¢ Before using the product, make sure all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact your dealer immediately. â¢ To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. â¢ Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in any area where it may become wet. â¢ Place the product on a stable surface. â¢ If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer.
viii viii viii viii viii A8N-VM/NBP specifications summary (continued on the next page) CPU CPU CPU CPU CPU Chipset Chipset Chipset Chipset Chipset Front Side Bus Front Side Bus Front Side Bus Front Side Bus Front Side Bus Memory Memory Memory Memory Memory Expansion slots Expansion slots Expansion slots Expansion slots Expansion slots Graphics Graphics Graphics Graphics Graphics Storage Storage Storage Storage Storage High Definition High Definition High Definition High Definition High Definition Audio Audio Audio Audio Audio LAN LAN LAN LAN LAN IEEE 1394 IEEE 1394 IEEE 1394 IEEE 1394 IEEE 1394 Socket 939 for AMD Athlonâ¢ 64FX/Athlonâ¢ 64 X2/ Athlonâ¢ 64 processors Supports AMD Cool ânâ Quietâ¢ Technology Northbridge: NVIDIA Â® GeForceâ¢ 6150B GPU Southbridge: NVIDIA Â® nForceâ¢430 MCP 2000/1600 MT/s Dual-channel memory architecture 4 x 184-pin DIMM sockets support up to 4 GB of unbufferred and non-ECC 400/333 MHz DDR memory modules 1 x PCI Expressâ¢ x16 slot 1 x PCI Expressâ¢ x1 slot 2 x PCI slots Integrated in the NVIDIA Â® GeForceâ¢ 6150B Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) Dual VGA output: DVI-D, RGB High definition video processing with maximum resolution of 1920 x 1440 pixels for RGB display Note: Note: Note: Note: Note: DVI-D only supports digital display. You cannot convert DVI-D to output RGB signal to CRT display. NVIDIA Â® nForceâ¢430 media and communications processor (MCP) supports: - 2 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66/33 interfaces for four (4) hard disk drives - 4 x Serial ATA I/Serial ATA II 3 Gb/s hard disk drives supporting RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0 1, and RAID 5 configuration SoundMAX Â® ADI AD1986A 5.1-channel CODEC Supports Jack Sensing technology S/PDIF out interface NVIDIA Â® nForceâ¢430 built-in Gigabit MAC with external Marvell Â® 88E1115 PHY supports: VIA 6307 IEEE 1394a controller supports: - 2 x IEEE 1394a ports
ix ix ix ix ix A8N-VM/NBP specifications summary USB USB USB USB USB Special features Special features Special features Special features Special features BIOS features BIOS features BIOS features BIOS features BIOS features Rear panel Rear panel Rear panel Rear panel Rear panel Internal Internal Internal Internal Internal connectors connectors connectors connectors connectors Power Power Power Power Power Requirement Requirement Requirement Requirement Requirement Form Factor Form Factor Form Factor Form Factor Form Factor Manageability Manageability Manageability Manageability Manageability Supports up to 8 USB 2.0 ports ASUS Q-Fan ASUS EZ Flash Note: Note: Note: Note: Note: ASUS EZ Flash only support VGA/RGB output. 4 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI, WfM2.0, ACPI 2.0a, SM BIOS 2.3 1 x Parallel port 1 x IEEE 1394a port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x VGA/RGB Out port 1 x VGA/DVI-D port 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 6-channel audio ports 1 x IEEE 1394a connector 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x CD audio in connector 1 x Chassis intrusion connector 1 x Serial port connector 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x Chassis fan connector 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x Primary IDE connector 1 x Secondary IDE connector 1 x S/PDIF Out connector 1 x TPM connector (optional) 1 x TPM module (optional) 4 x Serial ATA connectors 2 x USB 2.0 connectors for four additional USB 2.0 ports 24-pin ATX power connector 4-pin x ATX 12V power connector System panel connector ATX power supply (with 24-pin and 4-pin 12 V plugs) ATX 12 V 2.0 compliant uATX: 9.6 in. x 9.6 in. (24.5cm x 24.5cm) WfM2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME *Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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1 Product introduction This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports.
1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Special features 1.1.1 1.1.1 1.1.1 1.1.1 1.1.1 Product highlights Product highlights Product highlights Product highlights Product highlights Latest processor technology Latest processor technology Latest processor technology Latest processor technology Latest processor technology The motherboard comes with a 939-pin surface mount, Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket that supports AMD Athlonâ¢ 64/Athlonâ¢ 64 FX/Athlonâ¢ 64 X2 processors. With an integrated low-latency high-bandwidth memory controller and a highly-scalable HyperTransportâ¢ technology-based system bus, the motherboard provides a powerful platform for your diverse computing needs, increased office productivity, and enhanced digital media experience. See page 1-8. NVIDIA NVIDIA NVIDIA NVIDIA NVIDIA Â® Â® Â® Â® Â® GeForceâ¢ 6150 GPU GeForceâ¢ 6150 GPU GeForceâ¢ 6150 GPU GeForceâ¢ 6150 GPU GeForceâ¢ 6150 GPU and NVIDIA and NVIDIA and NVIDIA and NVIDIA and NVIDIA Â® Â® Â® Â® Â® nForceâ¢ 430 MCP chipsets nForceâ¢ 430 MCP chipsets nForceâ¢ 430 MCP chipsets nForceâ¢ 430 MCP chipsets nForceâ¢ 430 MCP chipsets The NVIDIA Â® GeForceâ¢ 6150 graphics processing unit (GPU) Northbridge supports Microsoft Â® DirectX 9.0 Shader Model 3.0, dual VGA out (RGB and DVI-D), NVIDIA Â® PureVideo Technology with unprecedented integrated video quality, TV-out, and PCI Express interface. The NVIDIA Â® nForceâ¢ 430 media and communications processor (MCP) Southbridge delivers NVIDIA Â® Gigabit LAN, and NVIDIA Â® MediaShield storage management technology allowing easy RAID configuration (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0 1, and RAID 5) for Serial ATA II. Dual-channel DDR memory support Dual-channel DDR memory support Dual-channel DDR memory support Dual-channel DDR memory support Dual-channel DDR memory support Employing the Double Data Rate (DDR) memory technology, the motherboard supports up to 4 GB of system memory using DDR400/333 DIMMs. The ultra-fast 400 MHz memory bus delivers the required bandwidth for the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. See page 1-10 for details. PCI Expressâ¢ interface PCI Expressâ¢ interface PCI Expressâ¢ interface PCI Expressâ¢ interface PCI Expressâ¢ 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. See page 1-15 for details.
ASUS A8N-VM/NBP ASUS A8N-VM/NBP ASUS A8N-VM/NBP ASUS A8N-VM/NBP ASUS A8N-VM/NBP 1-3 1-3 1-3 1-3 1-3 Serial ATA II technology Serial ATA II technology Serial ATA II technology Serial ATA II technology Serial ATA II technology The motherboard supports the Serial ATA 3 Gb/s technology through the Serial ATA interfaces and the NVIDIA Â® nForceâ¢430 MCP Southbridge. T he Serial ATA II 3 Gb/s specification provides twice the bandwidth of the current Serial ATA products with a host of new features, including Native Command Queueing (NCQ), and Power Management (PM) Implementation Algorithm. Serial ATA allows for thinner, more flexible cables with lower pin count, reduced voltage requirement. See page 1-23 for details. The Hot Swap function is supported only in RAID mode. S/PDIF digital sound ready S/PDIF digital sound ready S/PDIF digital sound ready S/PDIF digital sound ready S/PDIF digital sound ready The motherboard supports the S/PDIF Out function through the S/PDIF interface at midboard. The S/PDIF technology turns your computer into a high-end entertainment system with digital connectivity to powerful audio and speaker systems. See page 1-24 for details. USB 2.0 technology USB 2.0 technology USB 2.0 technology USB 2.0 technology USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from the 12 Mbps bandwidth on USB 1.1 to a fast 480 Mbps on USB 2.0. USB 2.0 is backward compatible with USB 1.1. See pages 1-17 and 1-25 for details. IEEE 1394a support IEEE 1394a support IEEE 1394a support IEEE 1394a support IEEE 1394a support The IEEE 1394a interface provides high-speed and flexible PC connectivity to a wide range of peripherals and devices compliant to IEEE 1394a standards. The IEEE 1394a interface allows up to 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 page 1-26 for details.
1-4 1-4 1-4 1-4 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1.2 1.1.2 1.1.2 1.1.2 1.1.2 Innovative ASUS features Innovative ASUS features Innovative ASUS features Innovative ASUS features Innovative ASUS features ASUS EZ Flash BIOS ASUS EZ Flash BIOS ASUS EZ Flash BIOS ASUS EZ Flash BIOS ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. No need to use a DOS-based utility or boot from a floppy disk. See page 2-3 for details.
ASUS A8N-VM/NBP ASUS A8N-VM/NBP ASUS A8N-VM/NBP ASUS A8N-VM/NBP ASUS A8N-VM/NBP 1-5 1-5 1-5 1-5 1-5 Onboard LED Onboard LED Onboard LED Onboard LED Onboard LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode. This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. 1.2 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. â¢ Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. â¢ 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 â¢ Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them. â¢ Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component. â¢ Before you install or remove any component, ensure Before you install or remove any component, ensure Before you install or remove any component, ensure Before you install or remove any component, ensure Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the that the ATX power supply is switched off or the that the ATX power supply is switched off or the that the ATX power supply is switched off or the that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. power cord is detached from the power supply. power cord is detached from the power supply. power cord is detached from the power supply. power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. A8N-VM Â® A8N-VM Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powere d Off
1-6 1-6 1-6 1-6 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.3.1 1.3.1 1.3.1 1.3.1 1.3.1 Motherboard layout Motherboard layout Motherboard layout Motherboard layout Motherboard layout 1.3 Motherboard overview Bottom:Mic In Center:Line Out T op:Line In P ANEL A8N-VM Â® CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power AAFP CHASSIS PRI_IDE SEC_IDE EA TXPWR COM1 24.5cm (9.6in) 24.5cm (9.6in) CPU_FAN Socket 939 DDR DIMM_B2 (64 bit,184-pin module) DDR DIMM_A2 (64 bit,184-pin module) DDR DIMM_A1 (64 bit,184-pin module) DDR DIMM_B1 (64 bit,184-pin module) F_USB12 IE1394_1 FLOPPY Super I/O VIA VT6307 4Mb BIOS PS/2KBMS T : Mouse B: K eyboard LAN_USB34 CD ADI 1986A PCIEX16_1 PCIEX1_1 PCI1 PCI2 Marvell 88E1 1 15 CLRTC USB78 USB56 SATA 3 SATA 1 SATA 4 SATA 2 CHA_FAN A TX12V SB_PWR BUZZER DVI P ARALLEL PORT VGA USBPW34 USBPW12 KBPWR USBPW78 USBPW56 SPDIF_OUT nVIDIA Â® nForceâ¢430 nVIDIA Â® GeForceâ¢6150 TPM_SLOT
ASUS A8N-VM/NBP ASUS A8N-VM/NBP ASUS A8N-VM/NBP ASUS A8N-VM/NBP ASUS A8N-VM/NBP 1-7 1-7 1-7 1-7 1-7 A8N-VM Â® Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. 1.3.2 1.3.2 1.3.2 1.3.2 1.3.2 Placement direction Placement direction Placement direction Placement direction 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. Place this side towards Place this side towards Place this side towards Place this side towards Place this side towards the rear of the chassis the rear of the chassis the rear of the chassis the rear of the chassis the rear of the chassis 1.3.3 1.3.3 1.3.3 1.3.3 1.3.3 Screw holes Screw holes Screw holes Screw holes Screw holes Place eight (8) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis.
1-8 1-8 1-8 1-8 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount 939-pin Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket designed for the AMD Athlonâ¢ 64FX/AMD Athlonâ¢ 64 / Athlonâ¢ 64 X2 processor. The 128-bit-wide data paths of these processors can run applications faster than processors with only 32-bit or 64-bit wide data paths. Take note of the marked corner (with gold triangle) on the CPU. This mark should match a specific corner on the socket to ensure correct installation. Installing the CPU Installing the CPU Installing the CPU Installing the CPU Installing the CPU To install a CPU. 1. Locate the 939-pin ZIF socket on the motherboard. Gold triangle 2. Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to a 90Â°-100Â° angle. Make sure that the socket lever is lifted up to 90Â°-100Â° angle, otherwise the CPU does not fit in completely. Socket lever Socket lever Socket lever Socket lever Socket lever A8N-VM Â® A8N-VM CPU Socket 939
ASUS A8N-VM/NBP ASUS A8N-VM/NBP ASUS A8N-VM/NBP ASUS A8N-VM/NBP ASUS A8N-VM/NBP 1-9 1-9 1-9 1-9 1-9 3. Position the CPU above the socket such that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with a small triangle. 4. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it fits in place. 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! 5. When the CPU is in place, push down the socket lever to secure the CPU. The lever clicks on the side tab to indicate that it is locked. 6. Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that came with the heatsink package. Gold triangle Gold triangle Gold triangle Gold triangle Gold triangle Small triangle Small triangle Small triangle Small triangle Small triangle 7. Connect the CPU fan cable to the CPU_FAN connector on the motherboard. Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. A8N-VM Â® A8N-VM CPU fan connector CPU_F AN GND Rotation 12V
1-10 1-10 1-10 1-10 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.5 System memory 1.5.1 1.5.1 1.5.1 1.5.1 1.5.1 Overview Overview Overview Overview Overview The motherboard comes with four 184-pin Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. The following figure illustrates the location of the sockets: 1.5.2 1.5.2 1.5.2 1.5.2 1.5.2 Memory configurations Memory configurations Memory configurations Memory configurations Memory configurations You may install 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB, and 1 GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR DIMMs into the DIMM sockets using the memory configurations in this section. â¢ Installing DDR DIMMs other than the recommended configurations may cause memory sizing error or system boot failure. â¢ Install only identical (the same type and size) DDR DIMM pairs for each channel. â¢ Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. â¢ Due to chipset limitation, this motherboard does not support DIMM modules with less than or equal to 128 Mb memory chips. â¢ If you are installing only one DIMM module for a Single-channel configuration, install the module on DIMM_A1 (blue slot). Channel Channel Channel Channel Channel Sockets Sockets Sockets Sockets Sockets Channel 1 DIMM_A1 and DIMM_B1 Channel 2 DIMM_A2 and DIMM_B2 A8N-VM Â® A8N-VM 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets DIMM_A2 DIMM_A1 DIMM_B2 DIMM_B1
ASUS A8N-VM/NBP ASUS A8N-VM/NBP ASUS A8N-VM/NBP ASUS A8N-VM/NBP ASUS A8N-VM/NBP 1-11 1-11 1-11 1-11 1-11 Recommended memory configurations Recommended memory configurations Recommended memory configurations Recommended memory configurations Recommended memory configurations Sockets Sockets Sockets Sockets Sockets Mode Mode Mode Mode Mode DIMM_A2 DIMM_A2 DIMM_A2 DIMM_A2 DIMM_A2 DIMM_A1 DIMM_A1 DIMM_A1 DIMM_A1 DIMM_A1 DIMM_B2 DIMM_B2 DIMM_B2 DIMM_B2 DIMM_B2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B1 (blue) (blue) (blue) (blue) (blue) (blue) (blue) (blue) (blue) (blue) (black) (black) (black) (black) (black) (black) (black) (black) (black) (black) Single-channel (1) * â Populated â â Dual-channel (1)* Populated Populated â â (2)* Populated Populated Populated Populated * Use only identical DIMM pairs.
1-12 1-12 1-12 1-12 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.5.4 1.5.4 1.5.4 1.5.4 1.5.4 Removing a DIMM Removing a DIMM Removing a DIMM Removing a DIMM Removing a DIMM To remove a DIMM: 1. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM. 2. Remove the DIMM from the socket. Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with extra force. 1.5.3 1.5.3 1.5.3 1.5.3 1.5.3 Installing a DIMM Installing a DIMM Installing a DIMM Installing a DIMM Installing a DIMM 3. Firmly insert the DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 1. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket. Locked Retaining Clip Locked Retaining Clip Locked Retaining Clip Locked Retaining Clip Locked Retaining Clip Make sure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. A DDR DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it fits in only one direction. DO NOT force a DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. Unlocked retaining clip Unlocked retaining clip Unlocked retaining clip Unlocked retaining clip Unlocked retaining clip DDR DIMM notch DDR DIMM notch DDR DIMM notch DDR DIMM notch DDR DIMM notch 1 2 1 DDR DIMM notch DDR DIMM notch DDR DIMM notch DDR DIMM notch DDR DIMM notch 1 2 1
ASUS A8N-VM/NBP ASUS A8N-VM/NBP ASUS A8N-VM/NBP ASUS A8N-VM/NBP ASUS A8N-VM/NBP 1-13 1-13 1-13 1-13 1-13 1.6 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. 1.6.1 1.6.1 1.6.1 1.6.1 1.6.1 Installing an expansion card Installing an expansion card Installing an expansion card Installing an expansion card Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with it and make the necessary hardware settings for the card. 2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is already installed in a chassis). 3. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you intend to use. Keep the screw for later use. 4. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is completely seated on the slot. 5. Secure the card to the chassis with the screw you removed earlier. 6. Replace the system cover. 1.6.2 1.6.2 1.6.2 1.6.2 1.6.2 Configuring an expansion card Configuring an expansion card Configuring an expansion card Configuring an expansion card Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 2 for information on BIOS setup. 2. Assign an IRQ to the card. Refer to the tables on the next page. 3. Install the software drivers for the expansion card. 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.
1-14 1-14 1-14 1-14 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Standard interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments IRQ IRQ IRQ IRQ IRQ Priority Priority Priority Priority Priority Standard Function Standard Function Standard Function Standard Function Standard Function 0 1 System Timer 1 2 Keyboard Controller 2 â Re-direct to IRQ#9 3 11 IRQ holder for PCI steering* 4 12 Communications Port (COM1)* 5 13 IRQ holder for PCI steering* 6 14 Floppy Disk Controller 7 15 Printer Port (LPT1)* 8 3 System CMOS/Real Time Clock 9 4 IRQ holder for PCI steering* 10 5 IRQ holder for PCI steering* 11 6 IRQ holder for PCI steering* 12 7 PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port* 13 8 Numeric Data Processor 14 9 Primary IDE Channel 15 10 Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices. When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support âShare IRQâ 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. IRQ assignments for this motherboard IRQ assignments for this motherboard IRQ assignments for this motherboard IRQ assignments for this motherboard IRQ assignments for this motherboard A A A A A B B B B B C C C C C D D D D D PCI slot 1 used â â â PCI slot 2 â used â â IEEE 1394 â â â shared
ASUS A8N-VM/NBP ASUS A8N-VM/NBP ASUS A8N-VM/NBP ASUS A8N-VM/NBP ASUS A8N-VM/NBP 1-15 1-15 1-15 1-15 1-15 1.6.3 1.6.3 1.6.3 1.6.3 1.6.3 PCI slots PCI slots PCI slots PCI slots 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. 1.6.4 1.6.4 1.6.4 1.6.4 1.6.4 PCI Express x1 slot PCI Express x1 slot PCI Express x1 slot PCI Express x1 slot PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. The following figure shows a network card installed on the PCI Express x1 slot. 1.6.5 1.6.5 1.6.5 1.6.5 1.6.5 PCI Express x16 slot PCI Express x16 slot PCI Express x16 slot PCI Express x16 slot PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard has supports PCI Express x16 graphic cards that comply with PCI Express specifications. The figure shows a graphics card installed on the PCI Express x16 slot.
1-16 1-16 1-16 1-16 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.7 Jumpers 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Remove the onboard battery. 3. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 2-3. Keep the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the cap back to pins 1-2. 4. Reinstall the battery. 5. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. Hold down the <Del> key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! A8N-VM Â® A8N-VM Clear RTC RAM CLRTC Normal Clear CMO S (Default) 1 2 2 3
ASUS A8N-VM/NBP ASUS A8N-VM/NBP ASUS A8N-VM/NBP ASUS A8N-VM/NBP ASUS A8N-VM/NBP 1-17 1-17 1-17 1-17 1-17 2. 2. 2. 2. 2. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34, USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34, USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34, USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34, USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34, USBPW56, USBPW78) USBPW56, USBPW78) USBPW56, USBPW78) USBPW56, USBPW78) USBPW56, USBPW78) 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. The USBPW12 and USBPW34 jumpers are for the rear USB ports. The USBPW56 and USBPW78 jumper is for the internal USB connectors that you can connect to additional USB ports. â¢ The USB device wake-up feature requires a power supply that can provide 500mA on the 5VSB lead for each USB port; otherwise, the system will not power up. â¢ The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability ( 5VSB) whether under normal condition or in sleep mode. A8N-VM Â® A8N-VM USB device wake-up 1 2 2 3 5V (Default) 5VSB USBPW34 1 2 2 3 5V (Default) 5VSB USBPW12 USBPW78 USBPW56 5V (Default) 5VSB 4 2 3 15 6 4 2 3 15 6
1-18 1-18 1-18 1-18 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction 3. 3. 3. 3. 3. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up feature. Set this jumper to pins 2-3 ( 5VSB) to wake up the computer when you press a key on the keyboard (the default is the Space Bar). This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 500 mA on the 5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS. A8N-VM Â® A8N-VM Keyboard power setting (Default) 5V 5VSB KBPWR 23 12
ASUS A8N-VM/NBP ASUS A8N-VM/NBP ASUS A8N-VM/NBP ASUS A8N-VM/NBP ASUS A8N-VM/NBP 1-19 1-19 1-19 1-19 1-19 1.8 Connectors 1.8.1 1.8.1 1.8.1 1.8.1 1.8.1 Rear panel connectors Rear panel connectors Rear panel connectors Rear panel connectors Rear panel connectors 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. PS/2 mouse port (green). PS/2 mouse port (green). PS/2 mouse port (green). PS/2 mouse port (green). PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse. 2. 2. 2. 2. 2. Parallel port. Parallel port. Parallel port. Parallel port. Parallel port. This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or other devices. 3. 3. 3. 3. 3. IEEE 1394a port. IEEE 1394a port. IEEE 1394a port. IEEE 1394a port. IEEE 1394a port. This 6-pin IEEE 1394a port provides high-speed connectivity for audio/video devices, storage peripherals, PCs, or portable devices. 4. 4. 4. 4. 4. LAN (RJ-45) port. LAN (RJ-45) port. LAN (RJ-45) port. LAN (RJ-45) port. LAN (RJ-45) port. This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. 1 12 8 2 4 11 5 6 7 10 3 9 LAN port LED indications LAN port LED indications LAN port LED indications LAN port LED indications LAN port LED indications LAN port LAN port LAN port LAN port LAN port SPEED SPEED SPEED SPEED SPEED LED LED LED LED LED ACT/LINK ACT/LINK ACT/LINK ACT/LINK ACT/LINK LED LED LED LED LED 5. 5. 5. 5. 5. Line In port (light blue). Line In port (light blue). Line In port (light blue). Line In port (light blue). Line In port (light blue). This port connects a tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources. 6. 6. 6. 6. 6. Line Out port (lime). Line Out port (lime). Line Out port (lime). Line Out port (lime). 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. 7. 7. 7. 7. 7. Microphone port (pink). Microphone port (pink). Microphone port (pink). Microphone port (pink). Microphone port (pink). This port connects a microphone. ACT/LINK LED ACT/LINK LED ACT/LINK LED ACT/LINK LED ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED SPEED LED SPEED LED SPEED LED SPEED LED Status Status Status Status Status Description Description Description Description Description Status Status Status Status Status Description Description Description Description Description OFF No link OFF 10 Mbps connection GREEN Linked ORANGE 100 Mbps connection BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1 Gbps connection
1-20 1-20 1-20 1-20 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction 8. 8. 8. 8. 8. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 9. 9. 9. 9. 9. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 10. 10. 10. 10. 10. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. This 15-pin port is for a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices. 11. 11. 11. 11. 11. DVI Out port. DVI Out port. DVI Out port. DVI Out port. DVI Out port. This port connects a Digital Visual Interface (DVI) card, Digital output only. 12. 12. 12. 12. 12. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). PS/2 keyboard port (purple). PS/2 keyboard port (purple). PS/2 keyboard port (purple). PS/2 keyboard port (purple). This port is for a PS/2 keyboard. Audio 2, 4, or 6-channel configuration Audio 2, 4, or 6-channel configuration Audio 2, 4, or 6-channel configuration Audio 2, 4, or 6-channel configuration Audio 2, 4, or 6-channel configuration Refer to the audio configuration table for the function of the audio ports in 2, 4, or 6,-channel configuration. Light Blue Line In Surround Out Surround Out Lime Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Pink Mic In Mic Center/Bass Port Port Port Port Port Headset Headset Headset Headset Headset 4-speaker 4-speaker 4-speaker 4-speaker 4-speaker 6-speaker 6-speaker 6-speaker 6-speaker 6-speaker 2- 2- 2- 2- 2- speaker speaker speaker speaker speaker
ASUS A8N-VM/NBP ASUS A8N-VM/NBP ASUS A8N-VM/NBP ASUS A8N-VM/NBP ASUS A8N-VM/NBP 1-21 1-21 1-21 1-21 1-21 1.8.2 1.8.2 1.8.2 1.8.2 1.8.2 Internal connectors Internal connectors Internal connectors Internal connectors Internal connectors 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) This connector is for the provided floppy disk drive (FDD) signal cable. Insert one end of the cable to this connector, then connect the other end to the signal connector at the back of the floppy disk drive. Pin 5 on the connector is removed to prevent incorrect cable connection when using an FDD cable with a covered Pin 5. 2. 2. 2. 2. 2. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) This connector is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch. Connect one end of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch cable to this connector. The chassis intrusion sensor or switch sends a high-level signal to this connector when a chassis component is removed or replaced. The signal is then generated as a chassis intrusion event. By default, the pins labeled âChassis Signalâ and âGroundâ are shorted with a jumper cap. Remove the jumper caps only when you intend to use the chassis intrusion detection feature. A8N-VM Â® A8N-VM Floppy disk drive connector NOTE: Orient the red markings o n the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1. PIN 1 FLOPPY A8N-VM Â® A8N-VM Chassis intrusion connector CHASSIS 5VSB_MB Chassis Signal GND (Defaul t)
1-22 1-22 1-22 1-22 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction 3. 3. 3. 3. 3. IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE, 40-1 pin SEC_IDE) IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE, 40-1 pin SEC_IDE) IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE, 40-1 pin SEC_IDE) IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE, 40-1 pin SEC_IDE) IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE, 40-1 pin SEC_IDE) These connectors are for an Ultra DMA 133/ 100/66 signal cable. The Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable has three connectors: a blue connector for the primary IDE connector on the motherboard, a black connector for an Ultra DMA 133/ 100/66 IDE slave device (optical drive/hard disk drive), and a gray connector for an Ultra DMA 133/ 100/66 IDE master device (hard disk drive). If you install two hard disk drives, you must configure the second drive as a slave device by setting its jumper accordingly. Refer to the hard disk documentation for the jumper settings. â¢ Pin 20 on the IDE connector is removed to match the covered hole on the Ultra DMA cable connector. This prevents incorrect insertion when you connect the IDE cable. â¢ Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for Ultra DMA 133/100/66 IDE devices. A8N-VM Â® A8N-VM IDE connectors NOTE: Orient the red marking s (usually zigzag) on the IDE ribbon cable to PIN 1. PRI_IDE PIN 1 SEC_IDE
ASUS A8N-VM/NBP ASUS A8N-VM/NBP ASUS A8N-VM/NBP ASUS A8N-VM/NBP ASUS A8N-VM/NBP 1-23 1-23 1-23 1-23 1-23 4. 4. 4. 4. 4. Serial ATA connectors Serial ATA connectors Serial ATA connectors Serial ATA connectors Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4) (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4) (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4) (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4) (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives. The current Serial ATA I interface allows up to 150 MB/s data transfer rate while Serial ATA II allows up to 300 MB/s data transfer rate, faster than the standard parallel ATA with 133 MB/s (Ultra DMA/133) Important note on Serial ATA Important note on Serial ATA Important note on Serial ATA Important note on Serial ATA Important note on Serial ATA Install the Windows Â® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows Â® XP Service Pack1 before using Serial ATA. A8N-VM Â® A8N-VM SA T A connectors S ATA 1 S ATA 2 GND RSAT A_TXP4 RSAT A_TXN4 GND RSAT A_RXP4 RSAT A_RXN4 GND GND RSAT A_TXP3 RSAT A_TXN3 GND RSAT A_RXP3 RSAT A_RXN3 GND GND RSAT A_TXP2 RSAT A_TXN2 GND RSAT A_RXP2 RSAT A_RXN2 GND GND RSAT A_TXP1 RSAT A_TXN1 GND RSAT A_RXP1 RSAT A_RXN1 GND S ATA 3 S ATA 4
1-24 1-24 1-24 1-24 1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction 5. 5. 5. 5. 5. CPU and Chassis fan connectors CPU and Chassis fan connectors CPU and Chassis fan connectors CPU and Chassis fan connectors CPU and Chassis fan connectors (3-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) (3-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) (3-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) (3-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) (3-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. Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan connectors. 6. 6. 6. 6. 6. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port(s). Connect the S/PDIF module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. The S/PDIF module is purchased separately. A8N-VM Â® A8N-VM Fan connectors CPU_F AN CHA_F AN GND Rotation 12V GND Rotation 12V CPU_F AN CHA_F AN A8N-VM Â® A8N-VM Digital audio connector 5V SPDIFOUT GND SPDIF_OUT
ASUS A8N-VM/NBP ASUS A8N-VM/NBP ASUS A8N-VM/NBP ASUS A8N-VM/NBP ASUS A8N-VM/NBP 1-25 1-25 1-25 1-25 1-25 Never connect a 1394 cable 1394 cable 1394 cable 1394 cable 1394 cable t o the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! 7. 7. 7. 7. 7. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. 8. 8. 8. 8. 8. Optical drive audio in connector (4-pin CD) Optical drive audio in connector (4-pin CD) Optical drive audio in connector (4-pin CD) Optical drive audio in connector (4-pin CD) 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. The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. A8N-VM Â® A8N-VM USB 2.0 connectors USB56 USB 5V USB_P6- USB_P6 GND NC USB 5V USB_P5- USB_P5 GND 1 USB78 USB 5V USB_P8- USB_P8 GND NC USB 5V USB_P7- USB_P7 GND 1 A8N-VM Â® A8N-VM Internal audio connector CD (black ) Right Audio Channel Left Audio Channel Ground Ground
1-26 1-26 1-26 1-26 1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction A8N-VM Â® A8N-VM IEEE 1394a connector IE1394_1 1 TP A1- GND TPB1- 12V GND TP A1 GND TPB1 12V 9. 9. 9. 9. 9. IEEE 1394a connector (10-1 pinIE1394_1 [orange]) IEEE 1394a connector (10-1 pinIE1394_1 [orange]) IEEE 1394a connector (10-1 pinIE1394_1 [orange]) IEEE 1394a connector (10-1 pinIE1394_1 [orange]) IEEE 1394a connector (10-1 pinIE1394_1 [orange]) This connector is for an additional IEEE 1394a port. Connect the IEEE 1394a module cable (orange) to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. Never connect a USB port module cable USB port module cable USB port module cable USB port module cable USB port module cable t o the IEEE 1394a connector. Doing so will damage the motherboard! A8N-VM Â® A8N-VM COM port connector PIN 1 COM1 The serial port bracket (COM1) is purchased separately. 10. 10. 10. 10. 10. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) This connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis.
ASUS A8N-VM/NBP ASUS A8N-VM/NBP ASUS A8N-VM/NBP ASUS A8N-VM/NBP ASUS A8N-VM/NBP 1-27 1-27 1-27 1-27 1-27 11. 11. 11. 11. 11. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports either High Definition Audio or AC `97 audio standard. Connect one end of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this connector. â¢ We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard high-definition audio capability. â¢ If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, make sure that the Onboard AUDIO item in the BIOS is set to [Enabled]. See page 2-22 for details. A8N-VM Â® A8N-VM Analog front panel connector AAFP Azalia-compliant pin definition Legacy ACâ97-complian t pin definition NC MIC2_L Line out_R Line out_L NC NC MIC2_R NC AGND PORT1 R SENSE2_RETUR PORT1 L PORT2 R PORT2 L SENSE1_RETUR SENSE_SEND PRESENCE# GND A8N-VM Â® A8N-VM TPM connector CK_33M_TPM LFRAMEn LRESETn LAD3 3.3V LAD0 3.3V X GND X X GPIO2 GPIO LAD2 LAD1 GND X SERIRQ X X TPM_SLOT 1 12. 12. 12. 12. 12. TPM connector (20-1 pin) (optional) TPM connector (20-1 pin) (optional) TPM connector (20-1 pin) (optional) TPM connector (20-1 pin) (optional) TPM connector (20-1 pin) (optional) This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data. A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity.
1-28 1-28 1-28 1-28 1-28 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction 13. 13. 13. 13. 13. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are for an ATX power supply. The plugs from the power supply are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. â¢ We recommend that you use an ATX 12 V Specification 2.0-compliant power supply unit (PSU) with a minimum of 300 W power rating. This PSU type has 24-pin and 4-pin power plugs. â¢ If you intend to use a PSU with 20-pin and 4-pin power plugs, make sure that the 20-pin power plug can provide at least 15 A on 12 V and that the PSU has a minimum power rating of 300 W. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. â¢ Do not forget to connect the 4-pin ATX 12 V power plug; otherwise, the system will not boot up. â¢ We recommend that you use a PSU with higher power output when configuring a system with more power-consuming devices. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. â¢ You must install a PSU with a higher power rating if you intend to install additional devices. A8N-VM Â® A8N-VM A TX power connectors EA TXPWR A TX12V 3 V olts 3 V olts Ground 5 V olts 5 V olts Ground Ground Power OK 5V Standb y 12 V olts -5 V olts 5 V olts 3 V olts -12 V olts Ground Ground Ground PSON# Ground 5 V olts 12 V olts 3 V olts 5 V olts Ground 12V DC GND 12V DC GND
ASUS A8N-VM/NBP ASUS A8N-VM/NBP ASUS A8N-VM/NBP ASUS A8N-VM/NBP ASUS A8N-VM/NBP 1-29 1-29 1-29 1-29 1-29 14. 14. 14. 14. 14. System panel connector (20-1 pin PANEL) System panel connector (20-1 pin PANEL) System panel connector (20-1 pin PANEL) System panel connector (20-1 pin PANEL) System panel connector (20-1 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. The sytem panel connector is color-coded for easy connection. Refer to the connector description below for details. â¢ System power LED (Green 3-pin PLED) System power LED (Green 3-pin PLED) System power LED (Green 3-pin PLED) System power LED (Green 3-pin PLED) System power LED (Green 3-pin PLED) This 3-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode. â¢ Hard disk drive activity (Red 2-pin IDE_LED) Hard disk drive activity (Red 2-pin IDE_LED) Hard disk drive activity (Red 2-pin IDE_LED) Hard disk drive activity (Red 2-pin IDE_LED) Hard disk drive activity (Red 2-pin IDE_LED) This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector. The IDE LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to the HDD. â¢ System warning speaker (Orange 4-pin SPEAKER) System warning speaker (Orange 4-pin SPEAKER) System warning speaker (Orange 4-pin SPEAKER) System warning speaker (Orange 4-pin SPEAKER) System warning speaker (Orange 4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. The speaker allows you to hear system beeps and warnings. â¢ Power/Soft-off button (Yellow 2-pin PWRSW) Power/Soft-off button (Yellow 2-pin PWRSW) Power/Soft-off button (Yellow 2-pin PWRSW) Power/Soft-off button (Yellow 2-pin PWRSW) Power/Soft-off button (Yellow 2-pin PWRSW) This connector is for the system power button. Pressing the power button turns the system ON or puts the system in SLEEP or SOFT-OFF mode depending on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF. â¢ Reset button (Blue 2-pin RESET) Reset button (Blue 2-pin RESET) Reset button (Blue 2-pin RESET) Reset button (Blue 2-pin RESET) Reset button (Blue 2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off the system power. A8N-VM Â® A8N-VM System panel connector * Requires an ATX power supply . P ANEL PLED- PWR 5V Speaker Ground RESET Ground Reset Ground Ground PWRSW PLED IDE_LED- IDE_LED IDE_LED PLED SPEAKER
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2 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
2-2 2-2 2-2 2-2 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. ASUS AFUDOS ASUS AFUDOS ASUS AFUDOS ASUS AFUDOS ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable floppy disk.) 2. ASUS EZ Flash ASUS EZ Flash ASUS EZ Flash ASUS EZ Flash ASUS EZ Flash (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk during POST.) ASUS EZ Flash only support VGA/RGB output. These utilities do not support VGA/DVI-D output. 2.1.1 2.1.1 2.1.1 2.1.1 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk Creating a bootable floppy disk Creating a bootable floppy disk Creating a bootable floppy disk Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. Do either one of the following to create a bootable floppy disk. DOS environment a. Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive. b. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press <Enter>. Windows Â® XP environment a. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk to the floppy disk drive. b. Click Start Start Start Start Start from the Windows Â® desktop, then select My My My My My Computer Computer Computer Computer Computer . c. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. d. Click File File File File File from the menu, then select Format Format Format Format Format . A Format 3 1/2 Format 3 1/2 Format 3 1/2 Format 3 1/2 Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk Floppy Disk Floppy Disk Floppy Disk Floppy Disk window appears. e. Select Create an MS-DOS startup disk Create an MS-DOS startup disk Create an MS-DOS startup disk Create an MS-DOS startup disk Create an MS-DOS startup disk from the format options field, then click Start Start Start Start Start . Windows Â® 2000 environment To create a set of boot disks for Windows Â® 2000: a. Insert a formatted, high density 1.44 MB floppy disk into the drive. b. Insert the Windows Â® 2000 CD to the optical drive. c. Click Start Start Start Start Start , then select Run Run Run Run Run .
ASUS A8N-VM/NBP ASUS A8N-VM/NBP ASUS A8N-VM/NBP ASUS A8N-VM/NBP ASUS A8N-VM/NBP 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 d. 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. 2. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk. 2.1.2 2.1.2 2.1.2 2.1.2 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash utility ASUS EZ Flash utility ASUS EZ Flash utility ASUS EZ Flash utility ASUS EZ Flash utility The ASUS EZ Flash 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> <F2> during the Power-On Self Tests (POST). To update the BIOS using EZ Flash: 1. Visit the system builder website to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard and rename the same to A8NVMCSM.ROM A8NVMCSM.ROM A8NVMCSM.ROM A8NVMCSM.ROM A8NVMCSM.ROM . 2. Save the BIOS file to a floppy disk, then restart the system. 3. Press <Alt> <F2> during POST to display the following. EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for floppy... 4. Insert the floppy disk that contains the BIOS file to the floppy disk drive. When the correct BIOS file is found, EZ Flash performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for floppy... Floppy found! Reading file âA8NVMCSM.ROMâ. Completed. Start erasing.......| Start programming...| Flashed successfully. Rebooting. â¢ Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! â¢ A âFloppy not found!â error message appears if there is no floppy disk in the drive. A âA8NVMCSM.ROM not found!â error message appears if the correct BIOS file is not found in the floppy disk. Make sure that you rename the BIOS file to A8NVMCSM.ROM.
2-4 2-4 2-4 2-4 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.1.3 2.1.3 2.1.3 2.1.3 2.1.3 AFUDOS utility AFUDOS utility AFUDOS utility AFUDOS utility AFUDOS utility The AFUDOS utility allows you to update the BIOS file in DOS environment using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you can use as backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Copying the current BIOS Copying the current BIOS Copying the current BIOS Copying the current BIOS Copying the current BIOS To copy the current BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: The utility returns to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file. 3. Press <Enter>. The utility copies the current BIOS file to the floppy disk. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. Reading flash ..... done A:\> Main filename Main filename Main filename Main filename Main filename Extension name Extension name Extension name Extension name Extension name 1. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 2. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the prompt type: afudos /o[filename] where the [filename] is any user-assigned filename not more than eight alphanumeric characters for the main filename and three alphanumeric characters for the extension name. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.ROM â¢ Make sure that the floppy disk is not write-protected and has at least 600 KB free space to save the file. â¢ The succeeding BIOS screens are for reference only. The actual BIOS screen displays may not be exactly the same as shown.
ASUS A8N-VM/NBP ASUS A8N-VM/NBP ASUS A8N-VM/NBP ASUS A8N-VM/NBP ASUS A8N-VM/NBP 2-5 2-5 2-5 2-5 2-5 5. The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is completed. Reboot the system from the hard disk drive. A:\>afudos /iA8NVMCSM.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. Reading file ..... done Erasing flash .... done Writing flash .... 0x0008CC00 (9%) Verifying flash .. done A:\> 2. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 3. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the prompt type: afudos /i[filename] where [filename] is the latest or the original BIOS file on the bootable floppy disk. A:\>afudos /iA8NVMCSM.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. Reading file ..... done Erasing flash .... done Writing flash .... 0x0008CC00 (9%) Updating the BIOS file Updating the BIOS file Updating the BIOS file Updating the BIOS file Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: 1. Visit the system builder website and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Save the BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk. A:\>afudos /iA8NVMCSM.ROM 4. The utility verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS. Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! Write the BIOS filename on a piece of paper. You need to type the exact BIOS filename at the DOS prompt.
2-6 2-6 2-6 2-6 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Installing ASUS Update Installing ASUS Update Installing ASUS Update Installing ASUS Update Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Place the support CD in the optical drive. The Drivers Drivers Drivers Drivers Drivers menu appears. 2. Click the Utilities Utilities Utilities Utilities Utilities tab, then click ASUS Update ASUS Update ASUS Update ASUS Update ASUS Update . See page 3-4 for the Utilities Utilities Utilities Utilities Utilities screen menu. 3. The ASUS Update utility is copied to your system. 2.1.4 2.1.4 2.1.4 2.1.4 2.1.4 ASUS Update utility ASUS Update utility ASUS Update utility ASUS Update utility ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows Â® environment. The ASUS Update utility allows you to: â¢ Save the current BIOS file â¢ Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file â¢ View the BIOS version information. Quit all Windows Â® applications before you update the BIOS using this utility.
ASUS A8N-VM/NBP ASUS A8N-VM/NBP ASUS A8N-VM/NBP ASUS A8N-VM/NBP ASUS A8N-VM/NBP 2-7 2-7 2-7 2-7 2-7 Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows Â® desktop by clicking Start Start Start Start Start > Programs Programs Programs Programs Programs > ASUS ASUS ASUS ASUS ASUS > ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate . The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from a Update BIOS from a Update BIOS from a Update BIOS from a Update BIOS from a file file file file file option from the drop-down menu, then click Next Next Next Next Next . 3. Locate the BIOS file from the Open Open Open Open Open window, then click Save Save Save Save Save . 4. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process.
2-8 2-8 2-8 2-8 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that you can update using the provided utility described in section â 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS.â Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your system, or prompted to âRun Setup.â This section explains how to configure your system using this utility. Even if you are not prompted to use the Setup program, you can change the configuration of your computer in the future. For example, you can enable the security password feature or change the power management settings. This requires you to reconfigure your system using the BIOS Setup program so that the computer can recognize these changes and record them in the CMOS RAM of the firmware hub. The firmware hub on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. When you start up the computer, the system provides you with the opportunity to run this program. Press <Del> during the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) to enter the Setup utility; otherwise, POST continues with its test routines. If you wish to enter Setup after POST, restart the system by pressing <Ctrl Alt Delete>, or by pressing the reset button on the system chassis. You can also restart by turning the system off and then back on. Do this last option only if the first two failed. The Setup program is designed to make it as easy to use as possible. Being a menu-driven program, it lets you scroll through the various sub-menus and make your selections from the available options using the navigation keys. â¢ The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply for most conditions to ensure optimum performance. If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Load Load Load Load Default Settings Default Settings Default Settings Default Settings Default Settings item under the Exit Menu. See section â2.7 Exit Menu.â â¢ The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. â¢ Visit the system builder website to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard and .
ASUS A8N-VM/NBP ASUS A8N-VM/NBP ASUS A8N-VM/NBP ASUS A8N-VM/NBP ASUS A8N-VM/NBP 2-9 2-9 2-9 2-9 2-9 Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to Sub Screen Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Power Boot Exit 2.2.2 2.2.2 2.2.2 2.2.2 2.2.2 Menu bar Menu bar Menu bar Menu bar Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items: Main Main Main Main Main For changing the basic system configuration Advanced Advanced Advanced Advanced Advanced For changing the advanced system settings Power Power Power Power Power For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration Boot Boot Boot Boot Boot For changing the system boot configuration Exit Exit Exit Exit Exit For selecting the exit options and loading default settings 2.2.1 2.2.1 2.2.1 2.2.1 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen BIOS menu screen BIOS menu screen BIOS menu screen BIOS menu screen To select an item on the menu bar, press the right or left arrow key on the keyboard until the desired item is highlighted. Some of the navigation keys differ from one screen to another. 2.2.3 2.2.3 2.2.3 2.2.3 2.2.3 Navigation keys Navigation keys Navigation keys Navigation keys Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of a menu screen are the navigation keys for that particular menu. Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu and change the settings. System Time [10:55:25] System Date [Mon 08/29/2005] Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in] Primary IDE Master [ST320410A] Primary IDE Slave [ASUS CD-S520/A] Secondary IDE Master [Not Detected] Secondary IDE Slave [Not Detected] First SATA [Not Detected] Second SATA [Not Detected] Third SATA [Not Detected] Fourth SATA [Not Detected] IDE Configuration System Information Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field. Use [ ] or [-] to configure the System Time. Navigation keys Navigation keys Navigation keys Navigation keys Navigation keys General help General help General help General help General help Menu bar Menu bar Menu bar Menu bar Menu bar Sub-menu items Sub-menu items Sub-menu items Sub-menu items Sub-menu items Configuration fields Configuration fields Configuration fields Configuration fields Configuration fields Menu items Menu items Menu items Menu items Menu items
2-10 2-10 2-10 2-10 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.2.4 2.2.4 2.2.4 2.2.4 2.2.4 Menu items Menu items Menu items Menu items Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. For example, selecting Main Main Main Main Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. 2.2.5 2.2.5 2.2.5 2.2.5 2.2.5 Sub-menu items Sub-menu items Sub-menu items Sub-menu items Sub-menu items A solid triangle before each item on any menu screen means that the item has a sub-menu. To display the sub-menu, select the item and press <Enter>. 2.2.6 2.2.6 2.2.6 2.2.6 2.2.6 Configuration fields Configuration fields Configuration fields Configuration fields Configuration fields These fields show the values for the menu items. If an item is user-configurable, you can change the value of the field opposite the item. You cannot select an item that is not user-configurable. A configurable field is enclosed in brackets, and is highlighted when selected. To change the value of a field, select it then press <Enter> to display a list of options. Refer to â2.2.7 Pop-up window.â 2.2.7 2.2.7 2.2.7 2.2.7 2.2.7 Pop-up window Pop-up window Pop-up window Pop-up window Pop-up window Select a menu item then press <Enter> to display a pop-up window with the configuration options for that item. 2.2.8 2.2.8 2.2.8 2.2.8 2.2.8 Scroll bar Scroll bar Scroll bar Scroll bar Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of a menu screen when there are items that do not fit on the screen. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or <Page Up> /<Page Down> keys to display the other items on the screen. 2.2.9 2.2.9 2.2.9 2.2.9 2.2.9 General help General help General help General help General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item. Advanced PCI/PnP Settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to malfunction. Plug And Play O/S [No] PCI Latency Timer [64] Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA [Yes] Palette Snooping [Disabled] PCI IDE BusMaster [Enabled] Scroll bar Scroll bar Scroll bar Scroll bar Scroll bar Pop-up window Pop-up window Pop-up window Pop-up window Pop-up window Main menu items Main menu items Main menu items Main menu items Main menu items v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. Use [ENTER], [TAB], or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field. Use [ ] or [-] to configure system time. Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to Sub Screen Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit System Time [10:5 5:2 5] System Date [Mon 08/ 29/2005] Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.] Primary IDE Master [ST320410A] Primary IDE Slave [ASUS CD-S520/A] Secondary IDE Master [Not Detected] Secondary IDE Slave [Not Detected] First SATA [Not Detected] Second SATA [Not Detected] Third SATA [Not Detected] Fourth SATA [Not Detected] IDE Configuration System Information BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Power Boot Exit
ASUS A8N-VM/NBP ASUS A8N-VM/NBP ASUS A8N-VM/NBP ASUS A8N-VM/NBP ASUS A8N-VM/NBP 2-11 2-11 2-11 2-11 2-11 2.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic system information. 2.3.1 2.3.1 2.3.1 2.3.1 2.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx] System Time [xx:xx:xx] System Time [xx:xx:xx] System Time [xx:xx:xx] System Time [xx:xx:xx] Allows you to set the system time. 2.3.2 2.3.2 2.3.2 2.3.2 2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you to set the system date. 2.3.3 2.3.3 2.3.3 2.3.3 2.3.3 Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.] Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.] Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.] Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.] Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.] Sets the type of floppy drive installed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [360K, 5.25 in.] [1.2M , 5.25 in.] [720K , 3.5 in.] [1.44M, 3.5 in.] [2.88M, 3.5 in.] Refer to section â2.2.1 BIOS menu screenâ for information on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them. Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to Sub Screen Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Power Boot Exit System Time [10:55:25] System Date [Mon 08/29/2005] Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in] Primary IDE Master [ST320410A] Primary IDE Slave [ASUS CD-S520/A] Secondary IDE Master [Not Detected] Secondary IDE Slave [Not Detected] First SATA [Not Detected] Second SATA [Not Detected] Third SATA [Not Detected] Fourth SATA [Not Detected] IDE Configuration System Information Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field. Use [ ] or [-] to configure the System Time.
2-12 2-12 2-12 2-12 2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Select Screen Select Item - Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Select the type of device connected to the system. 2.3.4 2.3.4 2.3.4 2.3.4 2.3.4 Primary and Secondary IDE Master/Slave; Primary and Secondary IDE Master/Slave; Primary and Secondary IDE Master/Slave; Primary and Secondary IDE Master/Slave; Primary and Secondary IDE Master/Slave; First, Second, Third, and Fourth SATA First, Second, Third, and Fourth SATA First, Second, Third, and Fourth SATA First, Second, Third, and Fourth SATA First, Second, Third, and Fourth SATA While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE devices. There is a separate sub-menu for each IDE device. Select a device item then press <Enter> to display the IDE device information. The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and SMART monitoring). These values are not user-configurable. These items show N/A if no IDE device is installed in the system. Type [Auto] Type [Auto] Type [Auto] Type [Auto] Type [Auto] Selects the type of IDE drive. Setting to Auto allows automatic selection of the appropriate IDE device type. Select CDROM if you are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Select ARMD (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your device is either a ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive. Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] LBA/Large Mode [Auto] LBA/Large Mode [Auto] LBA/Large Mode [Auto] LBA/Large Mode [Auto] LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Enables or disables the LBA mode. Setting to Auto enables the LBA mode if the device supports this mode, and if the device was not previously formatted with LBA mode disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Block (Multi-sector Transfer) M [Auto] Block (Multi-sector Transfer) M [Auto] Block (Multi-sector Transfer) M [Auto] Block (Multi-sector Transfer) M [Auto] Block (Multi-sector Transfer) M [Auto] Enables or disables data multi-sectors transfers. When set to Auto, the data transfer from and to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time if the device supports multi-sector transfer feature. When set to [Disabled], the data transfer from and to the device occurs one sector at a time. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Primary IDE Master Device : Hard Disk Vendor : ST320410A Size : 20.0GB LBA Mode : Supported Block Mode : 16 Sectors PIO Mode : 4 Async DMA : MultiWord DMA-2 Ultra DMA : Ultra DMA-6 SMART Monitoring: Supported Type [Auto] LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Block(Multi-sector Transfer) M [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] DMA Mode [Auto] Smart Monitoring [Auto] 32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled]
ASUS A8N-VM/NBP ASUS A8N-VM/NBP ASUS A8N-VM/NBP ASUS A8N-VM/NBP ASUS A8N-VM/NBP 2-13 2-13 2-13 2-13 2-13 2.3.5 2.3.5 2.3.5 2.3.5 2.3.5 IDE Configuration IDE Configuration IDE Configuration IDE Configuration 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 want to configure the item. Serial-ATA 1/2 [Enabled] Serial-ATA 1/2 [Enabled] Serial-ATA 1/2 [Enabled] Serial-ATA 1/2 [Enabled] Serial-ATA 1/2 [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] nVidia RAID Function nVidia RAID Function nVidia RAID Function nVidia RAID Function nVidia RAID Function [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PIO Mode [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] Sets the PIO mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] DMA Mode [Auto] DMA Mode [Auto] DMA Mode [Auto] DMA Mode [Auto] DMA Mode [Auto] Sets the DMA mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [SWDMA0] [SWDMA1] [SWDMA2] [MWDMA0] [MWDMA1] [MWDMA2] [UDMA0] [UDMA1] [UDMA2] [UDMA3] [UDMA4] [UDMA5] [UDMA6] SMART Monitoring [Auto] SMART Monitoring [Auto] SMART Monitoring [Auto] SMART Monitoring [Auto] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology monitoring support. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Select Screen Select Item - Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main RAID Setup Serial-ATA 1 [Enabled] Serial-ATA 2 [Enabled] nVidia RAID Function [Disabled] Options Enabled Disabled
2-14 2-14 2-14 2-14 2-14 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.3.6 2.3.6 2.3.6 2.3.6 2.3.6 System Information System Information System Information System Information System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. AMI BIOS AMI BIOS AMI BIOS AMI BIOS AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Processor Processor Processor Processor Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. System Memory System Memory System Memory System Memory System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. Select Screen Select Item F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main AMIBIOS Version : 0110 Build Date : 09/04/05 Processor Type : AMD Athlon(tm) 64 Processor 3200 Speed : 2020 MHz Count : 1 System Memory Size : 240 MB
ASUS A8N-VM/NBP ASUS A8N-VM/NBP ASUS A8N-VM/NBP ASUS A8N-VM/NBP ASUS A8N-VM/NBP 2-15 2-15 2-15 2-15 2-15 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Power Boot Exit AMD Cool âNâ Quiet Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCI PnP USB Configuration Trusted Computing Configure AMD Cool âNâ Quiet support 2.4.1 2.4.1 2.4.1 2.4.1 2.4.1 AMD Cool ânâ Quiet Configuration AMD Cool ânâ Quiet Configuration AMD Cool ânâ Quiet Configuration AMD Cool ânâ Quiet Configuration AMD Cool ânâ Quiet Configuration Enabled/Disabled Cool ânâ Quiet AMD Cool ânâ Quiet Configuration Cool ânâ Quiet [Enabled] Cool ânâ Quiet [Enabled] Cool ânâ Quiet [Enabled] Cool ânâ Quiet [Enabled] Cool ânâ Quiet [Enabled] Cool ânâ Quiet [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the AMD Cool ânâ Quietâ¢ technology feature. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
2-16 2-16 2-16 2-16 2-16 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.4.2 2.4.2 2.4.2 2.4.2 2.4.2 CPU Configuration CPU Configuration CPU Configuration CPU Configuration CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Select Screen Select Item - Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced This option should remain disabled for the normal operation. The driver developer may enable it for testing purpose. CPU Configuration Module Version: 14.08 Physical Count: 1 Logical Count: 1 AMD Athlon(tm) 64 Processor 3200 Revision: D0 Cache L1: 128KB Cache L2: 512KB Speed : 2000MHz Current FSB Multiplier: 10x Maximum FSB Multiplier: 10x Able to Change Freq. : Yes uCode Patch Level : 0x41 Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to Subscreen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced 2.4.3 2.4.3 2.4.3 2.4.3 2.4.3 Chipset Chipset Chipset Chipset Chipset The Chipset menu allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu. Options for NB Advanced Chipset Settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to malfunction. NorthBridge Configuration SouthBridge/Nforce Configuration Hyper Transport Configuration
ASUS A8N-VM/NBP ASUS A8N-VM/NBP ASUS A8N-VM/NBP ASUS A8N-VM/NBP ASUS A8N-VM/NBP 2-17 2-17 2-17 2-17 2-17 Northbridge Configuration Northbridge Configuration Northbridge Configuration Northbridge Configuration Northbridge Configuration v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Northbridge Chipset Configuration Memory Configuration NvigpBridge/C51PV Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Memory Configuration Memory Configuration Memclock Mode [Auto] MCT Timing Mode [Auto] User Config Mode [Auto] Bank Interleaving [Auto] Burst Length [4 Beats] Software Memory Hole [Disabled] MEMCLK can be set by the code using AUTO, or if you use LIMIT, you can set one of the standard values.
2-18 2-18 2-18 2-18 2-18 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Memclock Mode [Auto] Memclock Mode [Auto] Memclock Mode [Auto] Memclock Mode [Auto] Memclock Mode [Auto] [Auto] allows the BIOS to set the memclock mode automatically. [Limit] allows you to select from any of the standard values. Configuration options: [Auto] [Limit] The following item appears when the Memclock Mode Memclock Mode Memclock Mode Memclock Mode Memclock Mode item is set to [Limit]. Memclock Value [100 MHz] Memclock Value [100 MHz] Memclock Value [100 MHz] Memclock Value [100 MHz] Memclock Value [100 MHz] Allows you to set the memclock value. Configuration options: [100 MHz] [133 MHz] [166 MHz] [183 MHz] [200 MHz] MCT Timing Mode [Auto] MCT Timing Mode [Auto] MCT Timing Mode [Auto] MCT Timing Mode [Auto] MCT Timing Mode [Auto] [Auto] allows the BIOS to set the MCT timing mode automatically. [Manual] allows you to set the values by yourself. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following items appear when the MCT Timing Mode MCT Timing Mode MCT Timing Mode MCT Timing Mode MCT Timing Mode item is set to [Manual]. CAS Latency (CL) [Auto] CAS Latency (CL) [Auto] CAS Latency (CL) [Auto] CAS Latency (CL) [Auto] CAS Latency (CL) [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [2.0] [2.5] [3.0] TRAS [Auto] TRAS [Auto] TRAS [Auto] TRAS [Auto] TRAS [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [5 CLK] [6 CLK]... [15 CLK] TRP [Auto] TRP [Auto] TRP [Auto] TRP [Auto] TRP [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [2 CLK] [3 CLK]... [6 CLK] TRCD [Auto] TRCD [Auto] TRCD [Auto] TRCD [Auto] TRCD [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [2 CLK] [3 CLK]... [6 CLK] TRRD [Auto] TRRD [Auto] TRRD [Auto] TRRD [Auto] TRRD [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [2T] [3T] [4T] TRC [Auto] TRC [Auto] TRC [Auto] TRC [Auto] TRC [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [7T] [8T] [9T]... [22T] TRFC [Auto] TRFC [Auto] TRFC [Auto] TRFC [Auto] TRFC [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [9T] [10T] [11T]... [24T] TRWT [Auto] TRWT [Auto] TRWT [Auto] TRWT [Auto] TRWT [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 CLK] [2 CLK]... [6 CLK] User Config Mode [Auto] User Config Mode [Auto] User Config Mode [Auto] User Config Mode [Auto] User Config Mode [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following items appear when the User Config Mode User Config Mode User Config Mode User Config Mode User Config Mode item is set to [Manual].
ASUS A8N-VM/NBP ASUS A8N-VM/NBP ASUS A8N-VM/NBP ASUS A8N-VM/NBP ASUS A8N-VM/NBP 2-19 2-19 2-19 2-19 2-19 NvigpBridge/C51PV Chipset Configuration Select Screen Select Item - Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced NvigpBridge/C51PV Chipset Configuration VGA OPTION [Auto] Primary Graphics A dapter [ [PCI -> PCI Express] OnChip VGA Frame Buffer Size [64 MB] OnChip VGA Trap Enable [Disabled] Options PCI -> PCI Express -> IGP IGP -> PCI Express -> PCI Read Preamble [ 9.5ns] Read Preamble [ 9.5ns] Read Preamble [ 9.5ns] Read Preamble [ 9.5ns] Read Preamble [ 9.5ns] Configuration options: [2.0ns] [2.5ns] [3.0ns]... [9.5ns] Asyc Latency [11.0ns] Asyc Latency [11.0ns] Asyc Latency [11.0ns] Asyc Latency [11.0ns] Asyc Latency [11.0ns] Configuration options: [4.0ns] [5.0ns] [6.0ns]... [11ns] CMD-ADDR Timing Mode [ 2T] CMD-ADDR Timing Mode [ 2T] CMD-ADDR Timing Mode [ 2T] CMD-ADDR Timing Mode [ 2T] CMD-ADDR Timing Mode [ 2T] Configuration options: [1T] [2T] Bank Interleaving [Auto] Bank Interleaving [Auto] Bank Interleaving [Auto] Bank Interleaving [Auto] Bank Interleaving [Auto] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Burst length [4 Beats] Burst length [4 Beats] Burst length [4 Beats] Burst length [4 Beats] Burst length [4 Beats] Sets the burst length. Configuration options: [8 Beats] [4 Beats] [2 Beats] Software Memory Hole [Disabled] Software Memory Hole [Disabled] Software Memory Hole [Disabled] Software Memory Hole [Disabled] Software Memory Hole [Disabled] Enables or disables the software memory remapping around the memory hole. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
2-20 2-20 2-20 2-20 2-20 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup VGA OPTION [Auto] VGA OPTION [Auto] VGA OPTION [Auto] VGA OPTION [Auto] VGA OPTION [Auto] Primary Graphics Adapter [PCI -> Primary Graphics Adapter [PCI -> Primary Graphics Adapter [PCI -> Primary Graphics Adapter [PCI -> Primary Graphics Adapter [PCI -> PCI Express PCI Express PCI Express PCI Express PCI Express -> IGP] -> IGP] -> IGP] -> IGP] -> IGP] Allows selection of the graphics controller to use as a primary boot device. Configuration options: [PCI -> PCI Express -> IGP] [IGP -> PCI Express -> PCI] OnChip VGA Frame Buffer Size [64 MB] OnChip VGA Frame Buffer Size [64 MB] OnChip VGA Frame Buffer Size [64 MB] OnChip VGA Frame Buffer Size [64 MB] OnChip VGA Frame Buffer Size [64 MB] Allows you to disable or set the onchip VGA frame buffer size. Configuration options: [Disabled] [16 MB] [32 MB] [64 MB] [128 MB] OnChip VGA Trap Enable [Disabled] OnChip VGA Trap Enable [Disabled] OnChip VGA Trap Enable [Disabled] OnChip VGA Trap Enable [Disabled] OnChip VGA Trap Enable [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the onchip VGA trap feature, which patches some Linux operating systems that cannot be installed with an onchip VGA. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SouthBridge/MCP51 Chipset Configuration SouthBridge/MCP51 Chipset Configuration SouthBridge/MCP51 Chipset Configuration SouthBridge/MCP51 Chipset Configuration SouthBridge/MCP51 Chipset Configuration Advanced SouthBridge/MCP51 Chipset Configuration PCI Spread Spectrum [Center Spread] HT Spread Spectrum [Center Spread] Options Disabled Enabled PCI Spread Spectrum [Center Spread] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Center Spread] [Down Spread] HT Spread Spectrum [Center Spread] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Center Spread] [Down Spread]
ASUS A8N-VM/NBP ASUS A8N-VM/NBP ASUS A8N-VM/NBP ASUS A8N-VM/NBP ASUS A8N-VM/NBP 2-21 2-21 2-21 2-21 2-21 Hyper Transport Configuration Hyper Transport Configuration Hyper Transport Configuration Hyper Transport Configuration Hyper Transport Configuration Select Screen Select Item - Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. BIOS Setup Utility Advanced Hyper Transport Geforce Configuration LDT to Geforce (NB) Frequency [Auto] LDT to Geforce (NB) Frequency [Auto] Hyper Transport Nforce Configuration Nforce to NVIDIA Frequency [400 MHz] Nforce to NVIDIA LinkWidth [8 8 ] LDT (K8) to Geforce frequency selection. Hyper Transport Geforce Configuration LDT to Geforce (NB) Frequency LDT to Geforce (NB) Frequency LDT to Geforce (NB) Frequency LDT to Geforce (NB) Frequency LDT to Geforce (NB) Frequency [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [200 MHz] [400 MHz] [600 MHz] [800 MHz] [1000 MHz] [1200 MHz] [1400 MHz] [1600 MHz] LDT to Geforce (NB) Frequency LDT to Geforce (NB) Frequency LDT to Geforce (NB) Frequency LDT to Geforce (NB) Frequency LDT to Geforce (NB) Frequency [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [8 8 ] [16 16 ] Hyper Transport Nforce Configuration Nforce to NVIDIA Frequency Nforce to NVIDIA Frequency Nforce to NVIDIA Frequency Nforce to NVIDIA Frequency Nforce to NVIDIA Frequency [400 MHz] [400 MHz] [400 MHz] [400 MHz] [400 MHz] Configuration options: [200 MHz] [400 MHz] [600 MHz] [800 MHz] [1000 MHz] [1200 MHz] [1400 MHz] [1600 MHz] Nforce to NVIDIA LinkWidth Nforce to NVIDIA LinkWidth Nforce to NVIDIA LinkWidth Nforce to NVIDIA LinkWidth Nforce to NVIDIA LinkWidth [8 [8 [8 [8 [8 8 8 8 8 8 ] ] ] ] ] Configuration options: [4 4 ] [8 8 ] [16 16 ]
2-22 2-22 2-22 2-22 2-22 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.4.4 2.4.4 2.4.4 2.4.4 2.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration Onboard Devices Configuration Onboard Devices Configuration Onboard Devices Configuration Onboard Devices Configuration Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Allows you to select the Serial Port1 base address. Configuration options: [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [2F8/IRQ3] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3] Parallel Port Address [378] Parallel Port Address [378] Parallel Port Address [378] Parallel Port Address [378] Parallel Port Address [378] Allows you to select the Parallel Port base addresses. Configuration options: [Disabled] [378] [278] [3BC] Parallel Port Mode [ECP] Parallel Port Mode [ECP] Parallel Port Mode [ECP] Parallel Port Mode [ECP] Parallel Port Mode [ECP] Allows you to select the Parallel Port mode. Configuration options: [Normal] [Bi-directional] [EPP] [ECP] ECP Mode DMA Channel [DMA3] ECP Mode DMA Channel [DMA3] ECP Mode DMA Channel [DMA3] ECP Mode DMA Channel [DMA3] ECP Mode DMA Channel [DMA3] Appears only when the Parallel Port Mode is set to [ECP]. This item allows you to set the Parallel Port ECP DMA. Configuration options: [DMA0] [DMA1] [DMA3] Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7] Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7] Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7] Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7] Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7] Configuration options: [IRQ5] [IRQ7] Onboard AUDIO [Enabled] Onboard AUDIO [Enabled] Onboard AUDIO [Enabled] Onboard AUDIO [Enabled] Onboard AUDIO [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard audio controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Onboard LAN [Enabled] Onboard LAN [Enabled] Onboard LAN [Enabled] Onboard LAN [Enabled] Onboard LAN [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard LAN. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Allows BIOS to select Serial Port1 Base Addresses. Configure Winbond W83627EHG-A Super IO Chipset Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Parallel Port Address [378] Parallel Port Mode [ECP] ECP Mode DMA Channel [DMA3] Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7] Onboard AUDIO [Enable] Onboard LAN [Enable] Onboard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] 1394 [Enable] PCI Clock Detect [Enable]
ASUS A8N-VM/NBP ASUS A8N-VM/NBP ASUS A8N-VM/NBP ASUS A8N-VM/NBP ASUS A8N-VM/NBP 2-23 2-23 2-23 2-23 2-23 2.4.5 2.4.5 2.4.5 2.4.5 2.4.5 PCI PnP PCI PnP PCI PnP PCI PnP 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. Take caution when changing the settings of the PCI PnP menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. Select Screen Select Item - Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Advanced PCI/PnP Settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to malfunction. Clear NVRAM [No] Plug And Play O/S [No] PCI Latency Timer [64] Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA [Yes] Palette Snooping [Disabled] PCI IDE BusMaster [Enabled] OffBoard PCI/ISA IDE Card [Auto] IRQ-3 assigned to [PCI Device] IRQ-4 assigned to [PCI Device] IRQ-5 assigned to [PCI Device] IRQ-7 assigned to [PCI Device] IRQ-9 assigned to [PCI Device] IRQ-10 assigned to [PCI Device] IRQ-11 assigned to [PCI Device] NO: Lets the BIOS configure all the devices in the system. YES: Lets the operating system configure Plug and Play (PnP) devices not required for boot if your system has a Plug and Play operating system. OnBoard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard LAN boot ROM. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 1394 [Enabled] 1394 [Enabled] 1394 [Enabled] 1394 [Enabled] 1394 [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable 1394. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PCI Clock Detect [Enabled] PCI Clock Detect [Enabled] PCI Clock Detect [Enabled] PCI Clock Detect [Enabled] PCI Clock Detect [Enabled] Allows you to enable or auto the PCI Clock Detect. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] Clear NVRAM [No] Clear NVRAM [No] Clear NVRAM [No] Clear NVRAM [No] Clear NVRAM [No] Plug And Play O/S [No] Plug And Play O/S [No] Plug And Play O/S [No] Plug And Play O/S [No] Plug And Play O/S [No] When set to [No], BIOS configures all the devices in the system. When set to [Yes] and if you install a Plug and Play operating system, the operating system configures the Plug and Play devices not required for boot. Configuration options: [No] [Yes]
2-24 2-24 2-24 2-24 2-24 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Select Screen Select Item - Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced 2.4.6 2.4.6 2.4.6 2.4.6 2.4.6 USB Configuration USB Configuration USB Configuration USB Configuration USB Configuration The Module Version and USB Devices Enabled items show the auto-detected values. If no USB device is detected, the item shows None. USB Configuration Module Version - 2.24.0-11.4 USB Devices Enabled: None USB 1.1 Controller [Enabled] USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] Legacy USB Support [Enabled] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] BIOS EHCI Hand-Off [Enabled] Enables 1.1 USB host controllers. PCI Latency Timer [64] PCI Latency Timer [64] PCI Latency Timer [64] PCI Latency Timer [64] PCI Latency Timer [64] Allows you to select the value in units of PCI clocks for the PCI device latency timer register. Configuration options: [32] [64] [96] [128] [160] [192] [224] [248] Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA [Yes] Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA [Yes] Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA [Yes] Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA [Yes] Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA [Yes] When set to [Yes], BIOS assigns an IRQ to PCI VGA card if the card requests for an IRQ. When set to [No], BIOS does not assign an IRQ to the PCI VGA card even if requested. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] Palette Snooping [Disabled] Palette Snooping [Disabled] Palette Snooping [Disabled] Palette Snooping [Disabled] Palette Snooping [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], the palette snooping feature informs the PCI devices that an ISA graphics device is installed in the system so that the latter can function correctly. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PCI IDE BusMaster PCI IDE BusMaster PCI IDE BusMaster PCI IDE BusMaster PCI IDE BusMaster [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] OffBoard PCI/ISA IDE Card OffBoard PCI/ISA IDE Card OffBoard PCI/ISA IDE Card OffBoard PCI/ISA IDE Card OffBoard PCI/ISA IDE Card [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device] IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device] IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device] IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device] IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device] When set to [PCI Device], the specific IRQ is free for use of PCI/PnP devices. When set to [Reserved], the IRQ is reserved for legacy ISA devices. Configuration options: [PCI Device] [Reserved]
ASUS A8N-VM/NBP ASUS A8N-VM/NBP ASUS A8N-VM/NBP ASUS A8N-VM/NBP ASUS A8N-VM/NBP 2-25 2-25 2-25 2-25 2-25 USB 1.1 Controller [Enabled] USB 1.1 Controller [Enabled] USB 1.1 Controller [Enabled] USB 1.1 Controller [Enabled] USB 1.1 Controller [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the USB 1.1 controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB 2.0 USB 2.0 USB 2.0 USB 2.0 USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] Controller [Enabled] Controller [Enabled] Controller [Enabled] Controller [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the USB 2.0 controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Legacy USB Support [Auto] Legacy USB Support [Auto] Legacy USB Support [Auto] Legacy USB Support [Auto] Legacy USB Support [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable support for USB devices on legacy operating systems (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] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] Allows you to set the USB 2.0 controller mode to HiSpeed (480 Mbps) or FullSpeed (12 Mbps). Configuration options: [FullSpeed] [HiSpeed] BIOS EHCI Hand-Off [Enabled] BIOS EHCI Hand-Off [Enabled] BIOS EHCI Hand-Off [Enabled] BIOS EHCI Hand-Off [Enabled] BIOS EHCI Hand-Off [Enabled] Allows you to enable support for operating systems without an EHCI hand-off feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Select Screen Select Item - Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced 2.4.7 2.4.7 2.4.7 2.4.7 2.4.7 Trusted Computing Trusted Computing Trusted Computing Trusted Computing Trusted Computing Trusted Computing TCG/TPM device support [Yes] Soft. Physical [No] TPM status reset [Donât changed] TPM Enable/Disable Status [Enabled] Owner status [Donât changed] TPM Owner Status [Enabled] Enable/Disable TPM TCG (TPM 1.1/1.2)supp in BIOS Trusted Computing [No] Trusted Computing [No] Trusted Computing [No] Trusted Computing [No] Trusted Computing [No] Allows you to enable or disable TPM/TCG (TPM 1.1/1.2) support in BIOS. Configuration options: [No] [Yes]
2-26 2-26 2-26 2-26 2-26 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.5 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced Power Management (APM). Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. 2.5.1 2.5.1 2.5.1 2.5.1 2.5.1 ACPI Aware O/S [Yes] ACPI Aware O/S [Yes] ACPI Aware O/S [Yes] ACPI Aware O/S [Yes] ACPI Aware O/S [Yes] Allows you to Enable/Disable ACPI support for Operating System. If OS supports ACPI please set to [Enable], if OS does not supports ACPI please set to [Disable]. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] 2.5.2 2.5.2 2.5.2 2.5.2 2.5.2 Suspend Mode [S1 (POS) only] Suspend Mode [S1 (POS) only] Suspend Mode [S1 (POS) only] Suspend Mode [S1 (POS) only] Suspend Mode [S1 (POS) only] Allows you to select the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) state to be used for system suspend. Configuration options: [S1 (POS) Only] [S3 Only] [Auto] 2.5.3 2.5.3 2.5.3 2.5.3 2.5.3 ACPI 2.0 Support [Enabled] ACPI 2.0 Support [Enabled] ACPI 2.0 Support [Enabled] ACPI 2.0 Support [Enabled] ACPI 2.0 Support [Enabled] Specifies the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) version supported. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Power Boot Exit ACPI Aware O/S [Yes] Suspend Mode [S1 (POS) only] ACPI 2.0 Support [Enabled] ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] APM Configuration Hardware Monitor Select the ACPI state used for System Suspend. The following items will shown when TCG/TPM device support set to [Yes]. Soft. Physical [No] Soft. Physical [No] Soft. Physical [No] Soft. Physical [No] Soft. Physical [No] Allows you to enable or disable software indication of physical presence. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] TPM status reset [Donât change] TPM status reset [Donât change] TPM status reset [Donât change] TPM status reset [Donât change] TPM status reset [Donât change] Allows you to enable or disable TPM device. Configuration options: [Donât change] [Set] [Clear]. Owner status [Donât change] Owner status [Donât change] Owner status [Donât change] Owner status [Donât change] Owner status [Donât change] Allows you to enable/disable and install/clear TPM owner. Configuration options: [Donât change] [Clear].
ASUS A8N-VM/NBP ASUS A8N-VM/NBP ASUS A8N-VM/NBP ASUS A8N-VM/NBP ASUS A8N-VM/NBP 2-27 2-27 2-27 2-27 2-27 2.5.5 2.5.5 2.5.5 2.5.5 2.5.5 APM Configuration APM Configuration APM Configuration APM Configuration APM Configuration Power Button Mode [On/Off] Power Button Mode [On/Off] Power Button Mode [On/Off] Power Button Mode [On/Off] Power Button Mode [On/Off] Allows the system to go into On/Off mode or suspend mode when the power button is pressed. Configuration options: [On/Off] [Suspend] Resume On PME# [Disabled] Resume On PME# [Disabled] Resume On PME# [Disabled] Resume On PME# [Disabled] Resume On PME# [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], the system enables the PME to generate a wake event while the computer is in Soft-off mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Resume On Ring [Disabled] Resume On Ring [Disabled] Resume On Ring [Disabled] Resume On Ring [Disabled] Resume On Ring [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], the system enables the RI to generate a wake event while the computer is in Soft-off mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Resume On LAN(MAC) [Disabled] Resume On LAN(MAC) [Disabled] Resume On LAN(MAC) [Disabled] Resume On LAN(MAC) [Disabled] Resume On LAN(MAC) [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to turn on the system through a PCI LAN or modem card. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the 5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Resume On RTC Alarm [Disabled] Resume On RTC Alarm [Disabled] Resume On RTC Alarm [Disabled] Resume On RTC Alarm [Disabled] Resume On RTC Alarm [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable RTC to generate a wake event. When this item is set to Enabled, the items RTC Alarm Date, RTC Alarm Hour, RTC Alarm Minute, and RTC Alarm Second appear with set values. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Power Button Mode [On/Off] Resume On PME# [Disabled] Resume On Ring [Disabled] Resume On LAN(MAC) [Disabled] Resume On RTC Alarm [Disabled] Resume On PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Resume On PS/2 Mouse [Disabled] Restore on AC Power Loss [Last State] Go into On/Off or Suspend when Power button is pressed. 2.5.4 2.5.4 2.5.4 2.5.4 2.5.4 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in the Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller (APIC). When set to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the RSDT pointer list. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
2-28 2-28 2-28 2-28 2-28 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.5.6 2.5.6 2.5.6 2.5.6 2.5.6 Hardware Monitor Hardware Monitor Hardware Monitor Hardware Monitor Hardware Monitor Select Screen Select Item - Change Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Hardware Monitor CPU Temperature [45ÂºC/113ÂºF] MB Temperature [34ÂºC/93ÂºF] CPU Fan Speed [3813 RPM] Chassis Fan Speed [N/A] CPU Q-Fan Control [Disabled] CPU Target Temperature [50ÂºC] Chassis Q-Fan Control [Disabled] Chassis Target Temperature [40ÂºC] VCORE Voltage [ 1.440V] 2.6V Voltage [ 2.624V] 3.3V Voltage [ 3.248V] 5V Voltage [ 5.145V] 12V Voltage [11.616V] CPU Temperature Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to use the PS/2 keyboard to turn on the system. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the 5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled] Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled] Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled] Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled] Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to use the PS/2 mouse to turn on the system. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the 5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Restore On AC Power Loss [Last State] Restore On AC Power Loss [Last State] Restore On AC Power Loss [Last State] Restore On AC Power Loss [Last State] Restore On AC Power Loss [Last State] When set to Power Off, the system goes into off state after an AC power loss. When set to Power On, the system goes on after an AC power loss. When set to Last State, the system goes into either off or on state, whatever the system state was before the AC power loss. Configuration options: [Power Off] [Power On] [Last State] CPU Temperature [xxxÂºC/xxxÂºF] or [Ignored] CPU Temperature [xxxÂºC/xxxÂºF] or [Ignored] CPU Temperature [xxxÂºC/xxxÂºF] or [Ignored] CPU Temperature [xxxÂºC/xxxÂºF] or [Ignored] CPU Temperature [xxxÂºC/xxxÂºF] or [Ignored] MB Temperature [xxxÂºC/xxxÂºF] or [Ignored] MB Temperature [xxxÂºC/xxxÂºF] or [Ignored] MB Temperature [xxxÂºC/xxxÂºF] or [Ignored] MB Temperature [xxxÂºC/xxxÂºF] or [Ignored] MB Temperature [xxxÂºC/xxxÂºF] or [Ignored] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard and CPU temperatures. Select Disabled if you do not wish to display the detected temperatures.
ASUS A8N-VM/NBP ASUS A8N-VM/NBP ASUS A8N-VM/NBP ASUS A8N-VM/NBP ASUS A8N-VM/NBP 2-29 2-29 2-29 2-29 2-29 CPU Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [Ignored] / [N/A] CPU Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [Ignored] / [N/A] CPU Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [Ignored] / [N/A] CPU Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [Ignored] / [N/A] CPU Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [Ignored] / [N/A] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). If the fan is not connected to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. Chassis Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [Ignored] / [N/A] Chassis Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [Ignored] / [N/A] Chassis Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [Ignored] / [N/A] Chassis Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [Ignored] / [N/A] Chassis Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [Ignored] / [N/A] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the chassis fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). If the fan is not connected to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. CPU Q-Fan Control [Disabled] CPU Q-Fan Control [Disabled] CPU Q-Fan Control [Disabled] CPU Q-Fan Control [Disabled] CPU Q-Fan Control [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] CPU Target Temperature [XXXÂºC] CPU Target Temperature [XXXÂºC] CPU Target Temperature [XXXÂºC] CPU Target Temperature [XXXÂºC] CPU Target Temperature [XXXÂºC] Allows you to set the CPU temperature threshold when the CPU fan speed is increased to lower CPU temperature. The configuration options for this item depend on the recommended temperature settings. Target temperature options are at 3ÂºC intervals. Chassis Q-Fan Control [Disabled] Chassis Q-Fan Control [Disabled] Chassis Q-Fan Control [Disabled] Chassis Q-Fan Control [Disabled] Chassis Q-Fan Control [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] Chassis Target Temperature [XXXÂºC] Chassis Target Temperature [XXXÂºC] Chassis Target Temperature [XXXÂºC] Chassis Target Temperature [XXXÂºC] Chassis Target Temperature [XXXÂºC] Allows you to set the CPU temperature threshold when the CPU fan speed is increased to lower CPU temperature. The configuration options for this item depend on the recommended temperature settings. Target temperature options are at 3ÂºC intervals. VCORE Voltage, 2.6V Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, VCORE Voltage, 2.6V Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, VCORE Voltage, 2.6V Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, VCORE Voltage, 2.6V Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, VCORE Voltage, 2.6V Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage 12V Voltage 12V Voltage 12V Voltage 12V Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators.
2-30 2-30 2-30 2-30 2-30 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.6 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. Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Power Boot Exit Boot Settings Boot Device Priority Boot Settings Configuration Security Specifies the Boot Device Boot Priority sequence. A virtual floppy disk drive (Floppy Drive B:) may appear when you set the CD-ROM drive as the first boot device. 2.6.1 2.6.1 2.6.1 2.6.1 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority Boot Device Priority Boot Device Priority Boot Device Priority Boot Device Priority 1st ~ xxth Boot Device [xxx Drive] 1st ~ xxth Boot Device [xxx Drive] 1st ~ xxth Boot Device [xxx Drive] 1st ~ xxth Boot Device [xxx Drive] 1st ~ xxth Boot Device [xxx Drive] These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices. The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system. Configuration options: [xxx Drive] [Disabled] Select Screen Select Item - Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Boot Device Priority 1st Boot Device [1st FLOPPY DRIVE] 2nd Boot Device [HDD:PM-ST320410A] 3rd Boot Device [ATAPI CD-ROM:PS-ASUS CD-S520/A] Specifies the boot sequence from the availabe devices. A device enclosed in parenthesis has been disabled in the corresponding menu.
ASUS A8N-VM/NBP ASUS A8N-VM/NBP ASUS A8N-VM/NBP ASUS A8N-VM/NBP ASUS A8N-VM/NBP 2-31 2-31 2-31 2-31 2-31 2.6.2 2.6.2 2.6.2 2.6.2 2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration Boot Settings Configuration Boot Settings Configuration Boot Settings Configuration Boot Settings Configuration Set this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo2â¢ feature. Quick Boot [Enabled] Quick Boot [Enabled] Quick Boot [Enabled] Quick Boot [Enabled] Quick Boot [Enabled] Enabling this item allows the BIOS to skip some power on self tests (POST) while booting to decrease the time needed to boot the system. When set to [Disabled], BIOS performs all the POST items. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Full Screen Logo [Enabled] Full Screen Logo [Enabled] Full Screen Logo [Enabled] Full Screen Logo [Enabled] Full Screen Logo [Enabled] This allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Add On ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Add On ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Add On ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Add On ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Add On ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Sets the display mode for option ROM. Configuration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep Current] Bootup Num-Lock [On] Bootup Num-Lock [On] Bootup Num-Lock [On] Bootup Num-Lock [On] Bootup Num-Lock [On] Allows you to select the power-on state for the NumLock. Configuration options: [Off] [On] PS/2 Mouse Support [Auto] PS/2 Mouse Support [Auto] PS/2 Mouse Support [Auto] PS/2 Mouse Support [Auto] PS/2 Mouse Support [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable support for PS/2 mouse. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] Wait for âF1â If Error [Enabled] Wait for âF1â If Error [Enabled] Wait for âF1â If Error [Enabled] Wait for âF1â If Error [Enabled] Wait for âF1â If Error [Enabled] When set to Enabled, the system waits for the F1 key to be pressed when error occurs. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Flash Write Protection [Enabled] Flash Write Protection [Enabled] Flash Write Protection [Enabled] Flash Write Protection [Enabled] Flash Write Protection [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Select Screen Select Item - Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Boot Settings Configuration Quick Boot [Enabled] Full Screen Logo [Enabled] AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Bootup Num-Lock [On] PS/2 Mouse Support [Auto] Wait for âF1â if Error [Enabled] Hit âDELâ Message Display [Enabled] Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] Flash Write Protectioin [Disabled] Allows BIOS to skip certain tests while booting. This will decrease the time needed to boot the system.
2-32 2-32 2-32 2-32 2-32 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Hit âDELâ Message Display [Enabled] Hit âDELâ Message Display [Enabled] Hit âDELâ Message Display [Enabled] Hit âDELâ Message Display [Enabled] Hit âDELâ Message Display [Enabled] When set to Enabled, the system displays the message âPress DEL to run Setupâ during POST. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this function allows the option ROMs to trap Interrupt 19. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.6.3 2.6.3 2.6.3 2.6.3 2.6.3 Security Security Security Security Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. Change Supervisor Password Change Supervisor Password Change Supervisor Password Change Supervisor Password Change Supervisor Password Select this item to set or change the supervisor password. The Supervisor Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed Not Installed Not Installed Not Installed Not Installed . After you set a password, this item shows Installed Installed Installed Installed Installed . To set a Supervisor Password: 1. Select the Change Supervisor Password item and press <Enter>. 2. From the password box, type a password composed of at least six letters and/or numbers, then press <Enter>. 3. Confirm the password when prompted. The message âPassword Installedâ appears after you successfully set your password. To change the supervisor password, follow the same steps as in setting a user password. Select Screen Select Item Enter Change F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Security Settings Supervisor Password : Not Installed User Password : Not Installed Change Supervisor Password Change User Password <Enter> to change password. <Enter> again to disabled password.
ASUS A8N-VM/NBP ASUS A8N-VM/NBP ASUS A8N-VM/NBP ASUS A8N-VM/NBP ASUS A8N-VM/NBP 2-33 2-33 2-33 2-33 2-33 User Access Level (Full Access] User Access Level (Full Access] User Access Level (Full Access] User Access Level (Full Access] User Access Level (Full Access] This item allows you to select the access restriction to the Setup items. Configuration options: [No Access] [View Only] [Limited] [Full Access] No Access No Access No Access No Access No Access prevents user access to the Setup utility. View Only View Only View Only View Only View Only allows access but does not allow change to any field. Limited Limited Limited Limited Limited allows changes only to selected fields, such as Date and Time. Full Access Full Access Full Access Full Access Full Access allows viewing and changing all the fields in the Setup utility. Change User Password Change User Password Change User Password Change User Password Change User Password Select this item to set or change the user password. The User Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed Not Installed Not Installed Not Installed N o t I n s t a l l e d. After you set a password, this item shows Installed Installed Installed Installed Installed . Select Screen Select Item Enter Change F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Security Settings Supervisor Password : Not Installed User Password : Not Installed Change Supervisor Password User Access Level [Full Access] Change User Password Clear User Password Password Check [Setup] <Enter> to change password. <Enter> again to disabled password. To clear the supervisor password, select the Change Supervisor Password then press <Enter>. The message âPassword Uninstalledâ appears. If you forget your BIOS password, you can clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. See section â1.9 Jumpersâ for information on how to erase the RTC RAM. After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings.
2-34 2-34 2-34 2-34 2-34 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chapter 2: BIOS setup To set a User Password: 1. Select the Change User Password item and press <Enter>. 2. On the password box that appears, type a password composed of at least six letters and/or numbers, then press <Enter>. 3. Confirm the password when prompted. The message âPassword Installedâ appears after you set your password successfully. To change the user password, follow the same steps as in setting a user password. Clear User Password Clear User Password Clear User Password Clear User Password Clear User Password Select this item to clear the user password. Password Check [Setup] Password Check [Setup] Password Check [Setup] Password Check [Setup] Password Check [Setup] 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] 2.7 Exit menu Pressing <Esc> does not immediately exit this menu. Select one of the options from this menu or <F10> from the legend bar to exit. 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. Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to Sub Screen Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Power Boot Exit Exit Options Exit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Discard Changes Load Setup Defaults Exit system setup after saving the changes. F10 key can be used for this operation.
ASUS A8N-VM/NBP ASUS A8N-VM/NBP ASUS A8N-VM/NBP ASUS A8N-VM/NBP ASUS A8N-VM/NBP 2-35 2-35 2-35 2-35 2-35 Exit & Discard Changes Exit & Discard Changes Exit & Discard Changes Exit & Discard Changes Exit & Discard Changes Select this option only if you do not want to save the changes that you made to the Setup program. If you made changes to fields other than System Date, System Time, and Password, the BIOS asks for a confirmation before exiting. Discard Changes Discard Changes Discard Changes Discard Changes 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 [Ok] [Ok] [Ok] [Ok] [Ok] t o discard any changes and load the previously saved values. Load Setup Defaults Load Setup Defaults Load Setup Defaults Load Setup Defaults Load Setup Defaults This option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus. When you select this option or if you press <F5>, a confirmation window appears. Select [Ok] [Ok] [Ok] [Ok] [Ok] t o load default values. Select Exit & Save Changes Exit & Save Changes Exit & Save Changes Exit & Save Changes Exit & Save Changes o r make other changes before saving the values to the non-volatile RAM. If you attempt to exit the Setup program without saving your changes, the program prompts you with a message asking if you want to save your changes before exiting. Press <Enter> to save the changes while exiting. Exit & Save Changes Exit & Save Changes Exit & Save Changes Exit & Save Changes Exit & Save Changes Once you are finished making your selections, choose this option from the Exit menu to ensure the values you selected are saved to the CMOS RAM. An onboard backup battery sustains the CMOS RAM so it stays on even when the PC is turned off. When you select this option, a confirmation window appears. Select [Ok] [Ok] [Ok] [Ok] [Ok] t o save changes and exit.
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