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A8N-VM CSM User's Manual for English Edition - Page 5
...2-32 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority 2-32 2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration 2-33 2.6.3 Security 2-34
2.7 Exit menu 2-36
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...
A8N-VM CSM User's Manual for English Edition - Page 10
A8N-VM CSM specifications summary
Manageability
Support CD contents
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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A8N-VM CSM User's Manual for English Edition - Page 24
...system cover.
1.8.2 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.
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A8N-VM CSM User's Manual for English Edition - Page 45
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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:\>
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A8N-VM CSM User's Manual for English Edition - Page 46
... BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. This utility is available in the support CD that comes with the motherboard package.
ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP).
Installing ASUS Update
To install ASUS Update:
1. Place the support CD in the optical drive...
A8N-VM CSM User's Manual for English Edition - Page 48
... the BIOS version that you wish to download. Click Next.
5. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process.
The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through the Internet. Always update the utility to avail all its features.
Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file
To update the BIOS through a BIOS file:
1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by...
A8N-VM CSM User's Manual for English Edition - Page 49
... 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...
A8N-VM CSM User's Manual for English Edition - Page 80
...the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to avail all motherboard features.
The contents of the support CD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for updates.
3.2.1 Running the support CD
Place the support CD to the optical drive. The CD automatically displays the D r i v e r s menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer...
A8N-VM CSM User's Manual for English Edition - Page 82
.... This utility helps you keep your computer in healthy operating condition.
ASUS Update
The ASUS Update utility allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in a Windows® environment. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP).
ASUS Screen Saver
Installs the ASUS screen saver.
ADOBE Acrobat Reader V7.0
The Adobe® Acrobat®...
A8N-VM CSM User's Manual for English Edition - Page 83
... for different operating system versions.
3.2.4 Make Disk menu
The Make Disk menu allows you to make a RAID driver disk.
Make NV Win2K SATA RAID Driver Disk
Allows you to create an NVIDIA® Windows® 2000 Serial ATA (SATA) RAID driver disk.
Make NV WinXP SATA RAID Driver Disk
Allows you to create an NVIDIA® Windows® XP Serial ATA (SATA) RAID driver disk.
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A8N-VM CSM English Manual E2216 - Page 5
...2-32 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority 2-32 2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration 2-33 2.6.3 Security 2-34
2.7 Exit menu 2-36
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...
A8N-VM CSM English Manual E2216 - Page 10
A8N-VM CSM specifications summary
Manageability
Support CD contents
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.
x
A8N-VM CSM English Manual E2216 - Page 24
...system cover.
1.8.2 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.
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Chapter 1: Product...
A8N-VM CSM English Manual E2216 - Page 45
...!
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:\>
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A8N-VM CSM English Manual E2216 - Page 46
... BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. This utility is available in the support CD that comes with the motherboard package.
ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP).
Installing ASUS Update
To install ASUS Update:
1. Place the support CD in the optical drive...
A8N-VM CSM English Manual E2216 - Page 48
... the BIOS version that you wish to download. Click Next.
5. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process.
The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through the Internet. Always update the utility to avail all its features.
Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file
To update the BIOS through a BIOS file:
1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by...
A8N-VM CSM English Manual E2216 - Page 49
... 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...
A8N-VM CSM English Manual E2216 - Page 80
...the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to avail all motherboard features.
The contents of the support CD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for updates.
3.2.1 Running the support CD
Place the support CD to the optical drive. The CD automatically displays the D r i v e r s menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer...
A8N-VM CSM English Manual E2216 - Page 82
.... This utility helps you keep your computer in healthy operating condition.
ASUS Update
The ASUS Update utility allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in a Windows® environment. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP).
ASUS Screen Saver
Installs the ASUS screen saver.
ADOBE Acrobat Reader V7.0
The Adobe® Acrobat®...
A8N-VM CSM English Manual E2216 - Page 83
... for different operating system versions.
3.2.4 Make Disk menu
The Make Disk menu allows you to make a RAID driver disk.
Make NV Win2K SATA RAID Driver Disk
Allows you to create an NVIDIA® Windows® 2000 Serial ATA (SATA) RAID driver disk.
Make NV WinXP SATA RAID Driver Disk
Allows you to create an NVIDIA® Windows® XP Serial ATA (SATA) RAID driver disk.
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