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First Edition V1
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March 2006
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Contents
Notices ............................................................................................... vii
Safety information ............................................................................ viii
About this guide ................................................................................. ix
N4L-VM DH specifications summary ................................................... xi
Chapter 1: Product introduction
Chapter 1: Product introduction
Chapter 1: Product introduction
Chapter 1: Product introduction
Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.1 Welcome! .............................................................................. 1-1
1.2
Package contents ................................................................. 1-1
Special features .................................................................... 1-2
1.3
Product highlights ................................................... 1-2
1.3.1
1.3.2
ASUS Special features ............................................ 1-5
Chapter 2: Hardware information
Chapter 2: Hardware information
Chapter 2: Hardware information
Chapter 2: Hardware information
Chapter 2: Hardware information
2.1
2.2
Before you proceed .............................................................. 2-1
Motherboard overview .......................................................... 2-2
Placement direction ................................................ 2-2
2.2.1
2.2.2
Screw holes ............................................................ 2-2
Motherboard layout ................................................ 2-3
2.2.3
2.2.4
Layout contents ..................................................... 2-4
Central Processing Unit (CPU) .............................................. 2-6
Installing the CPU .................................................... 2-6
2.3.1
2.3.2
Installing the CPU heatsink and fan ........................ 2-8
System memory ................................................................. 2-10
Overview ............................................................... 2-10
2.4.1
2.4.2
Memory configurations ......................................... 2-10
Installing a DIMM ................................................... 2-15
2.4.3
2.4.4
Removing a DIMM ................................................. 2-15
Expansion slots ................................................................... 2-16
Installing an expansion card .................................. 2-16
2.5.1
2.5.2
Configuring an expansion card.............................. 2-16
Interrupt assignments .......................................... 2-17
2.5.3
2.5.4
PCI slots ................................................................ 2-18
PCI Express x1 slot ............................................... 2-18
2.5.5
2.5.6
PCI Express x16 slot ............................................. 2-18
Jumpers .............................................................................. 2-21
2.3
2.4
2.5
2.6
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2.7
Connectors ......................................................................... 2-24
Rear panel connectors .......................................... 2-24
2.7.1
2.7.2
Internal connectors ............................................... 2-26
Chapter 3: Powering up
Chapter 3: Powering up
Chapter 3: Powering up
Chapter 3: Powering up
Chapter 3: Powering up
3.1
3.2
Starting up for the first time ................................................ 3-1
Powering off the computer .................................................. 3-2
3.2.1
Using the OS shut down function ........................... 3-2
Using the dual function power switch .................... 3-2
3.2.2
Chapter 4: BIOS setup
Chapter 4: BIOS setup
Chapter 4: BIOS setup
Chapter 4: BIOS setup
Chapter 4: BIOS setup
4.1
Managing and updating your BIOS ........................................ 4-1
ASUS Update utility ................................................ 4-1
4.1.1
4.1.2
Creating a bootable floppy disk .............................. 4-4
ASUS EZ Flash utility .............................................. 4-5
4.1.3
4.1.4
AFUDOS utility ........................................................ 4-6
4.1.5
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ................................ 4-9
BIOS setup program ........................................................... 4-11
4.2.1
BIOS menu screen ................................................. 4-12
Menu bar ............................................................... 4-12
4.2.2
Navigation keys .................................................... 4-12
4.2.3
4.2.4
Menu items ........................................................... 4-13
Sub-menu items ................................................... 4-13
4.2.5
Configuration fields .............................................. 4-13
4.2.6
4.2.7
Pop-up window ..................................................... 4-13
Scroll bar .............................................................. 4-13
4.2.8
4.2.9
General help .......................................................... 4-13
Main menu .......................................................................... 4-14
System Time ......................................................... 4-14
4.3.1
4.3.2
System Date ......................................................... 4-14
Legacy Diskette A ................................................ 4-14
4.3.3
4.3.4
Primary and Secondary IDE Master/Slave ............. 4-15
IDE configuration .................................................. 4-16
4.3.5
4.3.6
System Information .............................................. 4-17
4.2
4.3
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4.4
4.5
4.6
4.7
Advanced menu .................................................................. 4-18
JumperFree Configuration .................................... 4-18
4.4.1
4.4.2
CPU Configuration ................................................. 4-20
Chipset ................................................................. 4-21
4.4.3
4.4.4
Onboard Devices Configuration ............................ 4-24
PCI PnP ................................................................. 4-26
4.4.5
4.4.6
USB Configuration ................................................. 4-27
Power menu ........................................................................ 4-29
Suspend Mode ...................................................... 4-29
4.5.1
4.5.2
Repost Video on S3 Resume ................................ 4-29
ACPI 2.0 Support .................................................. 4-29
4.5.3
ACPI APIC Support ................................................ 4-29
4.5.4
4.5.5
APM Configuration ................................................ 4-30
Hardware Monitor ................................................. 4-32
4.5.6
4.5.7
Energy Lake Feature ............................................. 4-33
Boot menu .......................................................................... 4-34
Boot Device Priority .............................................. 4-34
4.6.1
4.6.2
Boot Settings Configuration ................................. 4-35
4.6.3
Security ................................................................ 4-36
Exit menu ........................................................................... 4-38
Chapter 5: Software support
Chapter 5: Software support
Chapter 5: Software support
Chapter 5: Software support
Chapter 5: Software support
5.1
5.2
Installing an operating system ............................................. 5-1
Support CD information ........................................................ 5-1
Running the support CD ......................................... 5-1
5.2.1
Drivers menu .......................................................... 5-2
5.2.2
5.2.3
Utilities menu .......................................................... 5-4
Make Disk menu ...................................................... 5-5
5.2.4
5.2.5
Manuals menu ......................................................... 5-6
ASUS Contact information ...................................... 5-6
5.2.6
5.2.7
Other information ................................................... 5-7
Software information ........................................................... 5-9
ASUS MyLogo™ ....................................................... 5-9
5.3.1
5.3.2
Audio configurations ............................................ 5-11
ASUS PC Probe II ................................................... 5-18
5.3.3
Intel® Viiv™ ........................................................... 5-24
5.3.4
5.3
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5.4
5.5
RAID configurations ............................................................ 5-27
Installing hard disks .............................................. 5-27
5.4.1
Intel® RAID configurations .................................... 5-28
5.4.2
JMicron® RAID Configuration ................................. 5-36
5.4.3
Creating a RAID driver disk ................................................. 5-42
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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:
• 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.
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.
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.
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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.
• 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 adpater 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 safety
Operation safety
Operation safety
Operation 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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