Asus A8N-VM Bedienungsanleitung

Motherboard

A8N-VM

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E2295E2295

E2295

Revised Edition V2Revised Edition V2

Revised Edition V2

October 2005October 2005

October 2005

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Contents

Notices ................................................................................................ vi

Safety information ............................................................................. vii

A8N-VM specifications summary ...................................................... viii

Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1: Product introduction

Chapter 1: Product introduction

1.1 Welcome! .............................................................................. 1-2

1.2 Package contents ................................................................. 1-2

1.3 Special features .................................................................... 1-2

1.3.1 Product highlights................................................... 1-2

1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ....................................... 1-4

1.4 Before you proceed .............................................................. 1-5

1.5 Motherboard overview .......................................................... 1-6

1.5.1 Motherboard layout ................................................ 1-6

1.5.2 Placement direction ................................................ 1-7

1.5.3 Screw holes ............................................................ 1-7

1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) .............................................. 1-8

1.7 System memory ................................................................. 1-10

1.7.1 Overview ................................................................. -10

1.7.2 Memory configurations ......................................... 1-10

1.7.3 Installing a DIMM ................................................... 1-12

1.7.4 Removing a DIMM ................................................. 1-12

1.8 Expansion slots ................................................................... 1-13

1.8.1 Installing an expansion card .................................. 1-13

1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card.............................. 1-13

1.8.3 PCI slots ................................................................ 1-15

1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slot ............................................... 1-15

1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot ............................................. 1-15

1.9 Jumpers .............................................................................. 1-16

1.10 Connectors ......................................................................... 1-19

1.10.1 Rear panel connectors .......................................... 1-19

1.10.2 Internal connectors............................................... 1-21

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Contents

Chapter 2: BIOS setupChapter 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 CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ................................ 2-6

2.1.5 ASUS Update utility ................................................ 2-8

2.2 BIOS setup program ........................................................... 2-11

2.2.1 BIOS menu screen ................................................. 2-12

2.2.2 Menu bar ............................................................... 2-12

2.2.3 Navigation keys .................................................... 2-12

2.2.4 Menu items ........................................................... 2-13

2.2.5 Sub-menu items ................................................... 2-13

2.2.6 Configuration fields .............................................. 2-13

2.2.7 Pop-up window ..................................................... 2-13

2.2.8 Scroll bar .............................................................. 2-13

2.2.9 General help .......................................................... 2-13

2.3 Main menu .......................................................................... 2-14

2.3.1 System Time ......................................................... 2-14

2.3.2 System Date ......................................................... 2-14

2.3.3 Legacy Diskette A ................................................ 2-14

2.3.4 Primary and Secondary IDE Master/Slave;

First and Second SATA ......................................... 2-15

2.3.5 IDE Configuration .................................................. 2-16

2.3.6 System Information .............................................. 2-17

2.4 Advanced menu .................................................................. 2-18

2.4.1 AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet Configuration ......................... 2-18

2.4.2 JumperFree Configuration .................................... 2-19

2.4.3 CPU Configuration ................................................. 2-20

2.4.4 Chipset ................................................................. 2-20

2.4.5 Onboard Devices Configuration ............................ 2-27

2.4.6 PCI PnP ................................................................. 2-28

2.4.7 USB Configuration................................................. 2-29

Contents

2.5 Power menu ........................................................................ 2-30

2.5.1 Suspend Mode ...................................................... 2-30

2.5.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume ................................ 2-30

2.5.3 ACPI 2.0 Support .................................................. 2-30

2.5.4 ACPI APIC Support ................................................ 2-30

2.5.5 APM Configuration ................................................ 2-31

2.5.6 Hardware Monitor ................................................. 2-32

2.6 Boot menu .......................................................................... 2-34

2.6.1 Boot Device Priority .............................................. 2-34

2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration ................................. 2-35

2.6.3 Security ................................................................ 2-36

2.7 Exit menu ........................................................................... 2-38

Chapter 3: Software supportChapter 3: Software support

Chapter 3: Software support

3.1 Installing an operating system ............................................. 3-2

3.2 Support CD information ........................................................ 3-2

3.2.1 Running the support CD ......................................... 3-2

3.2.2 Drivers menu .......................................................... 3-3

3.2.3 Utilities menu .......................................................... 3-4

3.2.4 Make Disk menu ...................................................... 3-5

3.2.5 Manual menu ........................................................... 3-6

3.2.6 ASUS Contact information ...................................... 3-7

3.2.7 Other information ................................................... 3-7

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Notices

Federal Communications Commission StatementFederal 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:

•

This device may not cause harmful interference, and

•

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

manufacturer’s 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:

•

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

•

Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

•

Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to

which the receiver is connected.

•

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Canadian Department of Communications StatementCanadian 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 CanadianThis class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian

This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian

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 user’s authority to operate

this equipment.

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Safety information

Electrical safetyElectrical safety

Electrical safety

•

To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the

electrical outlet before relocating the system.

•

When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the

power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are

connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing

system before you add a device.

•

Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard,

ensure that all power cables are unplugged.

•

Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord.

These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit.

•

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.

•

If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a

qualified service technician or your retailer.

Operation safetyOperation safety

Operation safety

•

Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read

all the manuals that came with the package.

•

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.

•

To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from

connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry.

•

Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the

product in any area where it may become wet.

•

Place the product on a stable surface.

•

If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified

service technician or your retailer.

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A8N-VM specifications summary

(continued on the next page)

CPUCPU

CPU

ChipsetChipset

Chipset

Front Side BusFront Side Bus

Front Side Bus

MemoryMemory

Memory

Expansion slotsExpansion slots

Expansion slots

GraphicsGraphics

Graphics

StorageStorage

Storage

High DefinitionHigh Definition

High Definition

AudioAudio

Audio

LANLAN

LAN

USBUSB

USB

Special featuresSpecial features

Special features

Socket 939 for AMD Athlon™ 64FX/Athlon™ 64 X2/

Athlon™ 64 processors

Supports AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet™ Technology

Northbridge: NVIDIA

GeForce™ 6100 GPU

Southbridge: NVIDIA

nForce™410 MCP

2000/1600 MT/s

Dual-channel memory architecture

4 x 184-pin DIMM sockets support up to 4 GB of

unbufferred ECC/non-ECC 400/333 MHz DDR

memory modules

1 x PCI Express™ x16 slot

1 x PCI Express™ x1 slot

2 x PCI slots

Integrated in the NVIDIA

GeForce™ 6100 Graphics

Processing Unit (GPU)

NVIDIA

nForce™410 media and communications

processor (MCP) supports:

- 2 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66/33 interfaces for four

(4) hard disk drives

- 2 x Serial ATA I/Serial ATA II 3 Gb/s hard disk

drives support RAID 0 and RAID 1 configuration

NVIDIA

MediaShield storage management technology

SoundMAX

ADI AD1986A 5.1-channel CODEC

Supports Jack Sensing technology

S/PDIF out interface

Integrated 10/100 Mb MAC with Realtek

ALC8201CL

external PHY

Supports up to 8 USB 2.0 ports

ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall)

ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2

ASUS EZ Flash

ASUS MyLogo2™

Stepless Frequency Selection (SFS) allows FSB tuning

from 200 MHz to 240 MHz at 1 MHz increment

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A8N-VM specifications summary

BIOS featuresBIOS features

BIOS features

Rear panelRear panel

Rear panel

InternalInternal

Internal

connectorsconnectors

connectors

PowerPower

Power

RequirementRequirement

Requirement

Form FactorForm Factor

Form Factor

ManageabilityManageability

Manageability

Support CDSupport CD

Support CD

contentscontents

contents

4 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI, WfM2.0, ACPI 2.0a,

SM BIOS 2.3

1 x Parallel port

1 x LAN (RJ-45) port

4 x USB 2.0 ports

1 x VGA

1 x PS/2 keyboard port

1 x PS/2 mouse port

6-channel audio ports

1 x Front panel audio connector

1 x CD in audio 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

2 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

Device drivers

ASUS PC Probe II

AMD Cool ‘n’Quiet™ utility

ASUS Live Update utility

Anti-virus software (OEM version)

*Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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