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ii ii ii ii ii E2410 E2410 E2410 E2410 E2410 First Edition V1 First Edition V1 First Edition V1 First Edition V1 First Edition V1 March 2006 March 2006 March 2006 March 2006 March 2006 Copyright © 2006 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. Copyright © 2006 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.
iii iii iii iii iii Contents Notices ............................................................................................... vii Safety information ............................................................................ viii About this guide .
iv iv iv iv iv Contents 2.7 Connectors ......................................................................... 2-24 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors .......................................... 2-24 2.7.2 Internal connectors ...............................
v v v v v Contents 4.4 Advanced menu .................................................................. 4-18 4.4.1 JumperFree Configuration .................................... 4-18 4.4.2 CPU Configuration .............................................
vi vi vi vi vi 5.4 RAID configurations ............................................................ 5-27 5.4.1 Installing hard disks .............................................. 5-27 5.4.2 Intel ® RAID configurations ...............................
vii vii vii vii vii 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.
viii viii viii viii viii Safety information Electrical safety Electrical safety Electrical safety Electrical safety Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system.
ix ix ix ix ix About this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. How this guide is organized How this guide is organized How this guid.
x x x x x Conventions used in this guide Conventions used in this guide Conventions used in this guide Conventions used in this guide Conventions used in this guide To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual.
xi xi xi xi xi N4L-VM DH specifications summary 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 Mem.
xii xii xii xii xii *Specifications are subject to change without notice. N4L-VM DH specifications summary ASUS Special ASUS Special ASUS Special ASUS Special ASUS Special features features features f.
1 Product introduction This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports..
ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH Chapter summary 1 1.1 Welcome! .............................................................................. 1-1 1.2 Package contents .........................................
ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH 1-1 1-1 1-1 1-1 1-1 1.1 Welcome! Thank you for buying an ASUS Thank you for buying an ASUS Thank you for buying an ASUS Thank.
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ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH 1-3 1-3 1-3 1-3 1-3 DDR2 memory support DDR2 memory support DDR2 memory support DDR2 memory support DDR2 memory support The m.
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ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH 1-5 1-5 1-5 1-5 1-5 1.3.2 1.3.2 1.3.2 1.3.2 1.3.2 ASUS Special features ASUS Special features ASUS Special features ASUS Spec.
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2 Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard.
ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed .............................................................. 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview ...........................................
ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH 2-1 2-1 2-1 2-1 2-1 Onboard LED Onboard LED Onboard LED Onboard LED Onboard LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED. The green LED lights up to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode.
2-2 2-2 2-2 2-2 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information ® N4L-VM DH 2.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it.
ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 2.2.3 2.2.3 2.2.3 2.2.3 2.2.3 Motherboard layout Motherboard layout Motherboard layout Motherboard layout.
2-4 2-4 2-4 2-4 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.2.4 2.2.4 2.2.4 2.2.4 2.2.4 Layout contents Layout contents Layout contents Layout contents Layout contents Slots Slots Slots Slots Slots Page Page Page Page Page 1.
ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH 2-5 2-5 2-5 2-5 2-5 Internal connectors Internal connectors Internal connectors Internal connectors Internal connectors Page Page Page Page Page 1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) 2-26 2.
2-6 2-6 2-6 2-6 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.3.1 2.3.1 2.3.1 2.3.1 2.3.1 Installing the CPU Installing the CPU Installing the CPU Installing the CPU Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1.
ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH 2-7 2-7 2-7 2-7 2-7 3. Position the CPU above the socket such that the CPU corner matches the socket corner with a small triangle. 4. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it fits in place.
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ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH 2-9 2-9 2-9 2-9 2-9 3. Push down the handle until the other end of the retention bracket is hooked into the hole to secure the heatsink and fan to the motherboard. 4. Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN.
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ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH 2-11 2-11 2-11 2-11 2-11 Size Size Size Size Size Vendor Vendor Vendor Vendor Vendor Chip No.
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ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH 2-13 2-13 2-13 2-13 2-13 Size Size Size Size Size Vendor Vendor Vendor Vendor Vendor Part No. Part No. Part No. Part No. Part No. Brand Brand Brand Brand Brand Side(s) Side(s) Side(s) Side(s) Side(s) Chip No.
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ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH 2-15 2-15 2-15 2-15 2-15 2.4.3 2.4.3 2.4.3 2.4.3 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM Installing a DIMM Installing a DIMM Installing a DIMM Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components.
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ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH 2-17 2-17 2-17 2-17 2-17 2.5.3 2.5.3 2.5.3 2.5.3 2.5.3 Interrupt assignments Interrupt assignments Interrupt assignments Inte.
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ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH 2-19 2-19 2-19 2-19 2-19 R-DVI-ADD2/R-DVI-ADD2-L support R-DVI-ADD2/R-DVI-ADD2-L support R-DVI-ADD2/R-DVI-ADD2-L support R-DV.
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ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH 2-21 2-21 2-21 2-21 2-21 2.6 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.
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ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH 2-23 2-23 2-23 2-23 2-23 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 PS/2 keyboard wake-up feature.
2-24 2-24 2-24 2-24 2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.7 Connectors 2.7.1 2.7.1 2.7.1 2.7.1 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors Rear panel connectors Rear panel connectors Rear panel connectors Rear panel connectors 1.
ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH 2-25 2-25 2-25 2-25 2-25 Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Audio 2, 4, 6, o.
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ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH 2-27 2-27 2-27 2-27 2-27 3. 3. 3. 3. 3. Intel Intel Intel Intel Intel ® ® ® ® ® ICH7-M DH Southbridge Serial ATA connect.
2-28 2-28 2-28 2-28 2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information 4. 4. 4. 4. 4. JMicron Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s RAID connector JMicron Serial ATA 3.
ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH 2-29 2-29 2-29 2-29 2-29 6. 6. 6. 6. 6. 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.
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ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH 2-31 2-31 2-31 2-31 2-31 9. 9. 9. 9. 9. GAME/MIDI port connector (16-1 pin GAME) GAME/MIDI port connector (16-1 pin GAME) GAM.
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ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH 2-33 2-33 2-33 2-33 2-33 13. 13. 13. 13. 13. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, ATX .
2-34 2-34 2-34 2-34 2-34 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information • We recommend that you use a PSU with a higher power output when configuring a system with more power consuming devices.
ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH 2-35 2-35 2-35 2-35 2-35 15. 15. 15. 15. 15. S/PDIF In/Out connector (6-1 pin SPDIF) S/PDIF In/Out connector (6-1 pin SPDIF) .
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3 Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence, the vocal POST messages, and ways of shutting down the system..
ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH Chapter summary 3 3.1 Starting up for the first time ................................................ 3-1 3.2 Powering off the computer ........................................
ASUS PN4L-VM DH ASUS PN4L-VM DH ASUS PN4L-VM DH ASUS PN4L-VM DH ASUS PN4L-VM DH 3-1 3-1 3-1 3-1 3-1 3.1 Starting up for the first time 1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. Be sure that all switches are off. 3. Connect the power cord to the power connector at the back of the system chassis.
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4 BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.
ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH Chapter summary 4 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ........................................ 4-1 4.2 BIOS setup program ......................................................
ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH 4-1 4-1 4-1 4-1 4-1 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. ASUS Update ASUS Update ASUS Update ASUS Update ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in Windows ® environment.
4-2 4-2 4-2 4-2 4-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup 3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select Auto Select Auto Select Auto Select Auto Select .
ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH 4-3 4-3 4-3 4-3 4-3 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.
4-4 4-4 4-4 4-4 4-4 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1.2 4.1.2 4.1.2 4.1.2 4.1.2 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.
ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH 4-5 4-5 4-5 4-5 4-5 4.1.3 4.1.3 4.1.3 4.1.3 4.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash utility ASUS EZ Flash utility ASUS EZ Flash utility ASUS EZ F.
4-6 4-6 4-6 4-6 4-6 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup 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.
ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH 4-7 4-7 4-7 4-7 4-7 2. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier.
4-8 4-8 4-8 4-8 4-8 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup 5. The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is completed. Reboot the system from the hard disk drive.
ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH 4-9 4-9 4-9 4-9 4-9 4.1.5 4.1.5 4.1.5 4.1.5 4.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ASUS CrashFree .
4-10 4-10 4-10 4-10 4-10 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for this motherboard. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file.
ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH 4-11 4-11 4-11 4-11 4-11 4.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that you can update using the provided utility described in section “ 4.
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ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH 4-13 4-13 4-13 4-13 4-13 4.2.4 4.2.4 4.2.4 4.2.4 4.2.4 Menu items Menu items Menu items Menu items Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu.
4-14 4-14 4-14 4-14 4-14 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main Main Main Main Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic system information.
ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH 4-15 4-15 4-15 4-15 4-15 Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main 4.
4-16 4-16 4-16 4-16 4-16 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup PIO Mode [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode.
ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH 4-17 4-17 4-17 4-17 4-17 The following item appears if you set the ATA/IDE Configuration ATA/IDE Configuration ATA/IDE Configuration ATA/IDE Configuration ATA/IDE Configuration item to [Enhanced].
4-18 4-18 4-18 4-18 4-18 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced 4.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices.
ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH 4-19 4-19 4-19 4-19 4-19 The following two items appear only when you set the AI AI AI AI AI Overclocking Overclocking Overclocking Overclocking Overclocking item to [Manual].
4-20 4-20 4-20 4-20 4-20 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc.
ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH 4-21 4-21 4-21 4-21 4-21 Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced 4.
4-22 4-22 4-22 4-22 4-22 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Configure DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled] Configure DRAM Timing by S.
ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH 4-23 4-23 4-23 4-23 4-23 PEG Port [Auto] Allows you to set to Auto or disable the PCI Express Graphics port. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] PEG Force x1 [Disabled] Allows you to set to enable or disable the PEG force x1.
4-24 4-24 4-24 4-24 4-24 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc.
ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH 4-25 4-25 4-25 4-25 4-25 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.
4-26 4-26 4-26 4-26 4-26 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc.
ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH 4-27 4-27 4-27 4-27 4-27 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.
4-28 4-28 4-28 4-28 4-28 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Port 64/60 Emulation [Disabled] Port 64/60 Emulation [Disabled] P.
ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH 4-29 4-29 4-29 4-29 4-29 Select Screen Select Item +- Change Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Power Boot Exit 4.
4-30 4-30 4-30 4-30 4-30 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.5.5 4.5.5 4.5.5 4.5.5 4.5.5 APM Configuration APM Configuration APM Configuration APM Configuration APM Configuration Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.
ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH 4-31 4-31 4-31 4-31 4-31 Power On By External Modems [Disabled] Power On By External Modems [Disabled] Power On By External M.
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ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH 4-33 4-33 4-33 4-33 4-33 Chassis Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [Ignored] Chassis Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [Ignored] Chassis Fan Speed .
4-34 4-34 4-34 4-34 4-34 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.6 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.
ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH 4-35 4-35 4-35 4-35 4-35 4.6.2 4.6.2 4.6.2 4.6.2 4.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration Boot Settings Configuration Boot Settings .
4-36 4-36 4-36 4-36 4-36 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display [Enabled] Hit ‘DEL’ Message Dis.
ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH 4-37 4-37 4-37 4-37 4-37 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.
4-38 4-38 4-38 4-38 4-38 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup To set a User Password: 1.
ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH 4-39 4-39 4-39 4-39 4-39 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.
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5 Software support This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package..
ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH Chapter summary 5 5.1 Installing an operating system ............................................. 5-1 5.2 Support CD information ..............................................
ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH 5-1 5-1 5-1 5-1 5-1 If Autorun Autorun Autorun Autorun Autorun i s NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support CD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder.
5-2 5-2 5-2 5-2 5-2 Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support 5.2.2 5.2.2 5.2.2 5.2.2 5.2.2 Drivers menu Drivers menu Drivers menu Drivers menu Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices.
ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH 5-3 5-3 5-3 5-3 5-3 JMicron JMB363 RAID Driver and Utility JMicron JMB363 RAID Driver and Utility JMicron JMB363 RAID Driver and Utility JMicron JMB363 RAID Driver and Utility JMicron JMB363 RAID Driver and Utility Installs the JMicron ® JMB363 RAID Driver and Utility.
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ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH 5-5 5-5 5-5 5-5 5-5 5.2.4 5.2.4 5.2.4 5.2.4 5.2.4 Make Disk menu Make Disk menu Make Disk menu Make Disk menu Make Disk menu The Make Disk menu contains items to create the NVIDIA ® nForce™ 4 or Silicon Image SATA/PATA RAID driver disk.
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ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH 5-7 5-7 5-7 5-7 5-7 5.2.7 5.2.7 5.2.7 5.2.7 5.2.7 Other information Other information Other information Other information Other information The icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the support CD.
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ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH 5-9 5-9 5-9 5-9 5-9 5.3 Software information Most of the applications in the support CD have wizards that will conveniently guide you through the installation. View the online help or readme file that came with the software application for more information.
5-10 5-10 5-10 5-10 5-10 Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support 9. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to load the new boot logo.
ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH 5-11 5-11 5-11 5-11 5-11 The following screens and menus are for reference only and may not exactly match what you see on your screen.
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ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH 5-13 5-13 5-13 5-13 5-13 Sound Effect The Realtek ® ALC882M Audio CODEC allows you to set your listening environment, adjust the equalizer, set the karaoke, or select pre-programmed equalizer settings for your listening pleasure.
5-14 5-14 5-14 5-14 5-14 Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Bass Management setting Click this tab to manage your bass settings. To set the bass management options: 1.
ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH 5-15 5-15 5-15 5-15 5-15 Microphone The Microphone option allows you configure your input/output settings and to check if your audio devices are connected properly. To set the Microphone options: 1.
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ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH 5-17 5-17 5-17 5-17 5-17 Using Dolby Using Dolby Using Dolby Using Dolby Using Dolby ® Digital Live Digital Live Digital Liv.
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ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH 5-19 5-19 5-19 5-19 5-19 Button Button Button Button Button Function Function Function Function Function Opens the Configurat.
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ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH 5-21 5-21 5-21 5-21 5-21 Monitoring sensor alert The monitor panel turns red when a component value exceeds or is lower than the threshold value. Refer to the illustrations below.
5-22 5-22 5-22 5-22 5-22 Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support PCI browser PCI browser PCI browser PCI browser PCI browser Click to display the PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) browser.
ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH 5-23 5-23 5-23 5-23 5-23 Memory usage The Memory tab shows both used and available physical memory. The pie chart at the bottom of the window represents the used (blue) and the available physical memory.
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ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH 5-25 5-25 5-25 5-25 5-25 4. The Setup window appears. Click Next Next Next Next Next . 5. Read the License Agreement, then click the appropriate button to accept the terms. Click Next Next Next Next Next .
5-26 5-26 5-26 5-26 5-26 Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support 8. Installation begins. A status bar shows the progress of the installation. 9. When setup is complete, click Finish Finish Finish Finish Finish .
ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH 5-27 5-27 5-27 5-27 5-27 5.4.1 5.4.1 5.4.1 5.4.1 5.4.1 Installing hard disks Installing hard disks Installing hard disks Installing hard disks Installing hard disks The motherboard supports Ultra DMA 100/66 and Serial ATA hard disk drives.
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ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH 5-29 5-29 5-29 5-29 5-29 Intel Intel Intel Intel Intel ® ® ® ® ® Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM Utility Matrix Storag.
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ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH 5-31 5-31 5-31 5-31 5-31 5. When the Capacity Capacity Capacity Capacity Capacity item is highlighted, key in the RAID volume capacity that you want, then press <Enter>. The default value indicates the maximum allowed capacity.
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ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH 5-33 5-33 5-33 5-33 5-33 7. When the RAID volume is created, the main menu displays relevant information about the volume. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v5.7.0.1005 ICH7MR Copyright(C) 2003-05 Intel Corporation.
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ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH 5-35 5-35 5-35 5-35 5-35 Exiting the Intel Exiting the Intel Exiting the Intel Exiting the Intel Exiting the Intel ® ® ® .
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ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH 5-37 5-37 5-37 5-37 5-37 Entering the JMB363 RAID BIOS utility Entering the JMB363 RAID BIOS utility Entering the JMB363 RAID BIOS utility Entering the JMB363 RAID BIOS utility Entering the JMB363 RAID BIOS utility 1.
5-38 5-38 5-38 5-38 5-38 Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support 2. When the Level Level Level Level Level item is highlighted, use the up/down arrow key to select the RAID set that you want to create.
ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH 5-39 5-39 5-39 5-39 5-39 5. When done, press <Enter> to confirm the creation of the RAID set. A dialogue box appears to confirm the action. Press <Y> to confirm; otherwise, press <N>.
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ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH 5-41 5-41 5-41 5-41 5-41 Resetting disks to non-RAID Resetting disks to non-RAID Resetting disks to non-RAID Resetting disks .
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