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    Motherboard N4L-VM DH[...]

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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. All Rights Reserved. Copyright © 2006 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All[...]

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    iii iii iii iii iii Contents Notices ............................................................................................... vii Safety information ............................................................................ viii About this guide ................................................................................. ix N4L-VM DH [...]

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    iv iv iv iv iv Contents 2.7 Connectors ......................................................................... 2-24 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors .......................................... 2-24 2.7.2 Internal connectors ............................................... 2-26 Chapter 3: Powering up Chapter 3: Powering up Chapter 3: Powering up Chapter [...]

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    v v v v v Contents 4.4 Advanced menu .................................................................. 4-18 4.4.1 JumperFree Configuration .................................... 4-18 4.4.2 CPU Configuration ................................................. 4-20 4.4.3 Chipset ................................................................. 4-21 4.4.[...]

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    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 .................................... 5-28 5.4.3 JMicron ® RAID Configuration ................................. 5-36 5.5 Creating [...]

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    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. Operation is subject to the following two conditio[...]

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    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. • When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for [...]

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    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 guide is organized How this guide is organized How this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: • • • • • Chapter 1: Product[...]

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    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. Typography Typography Typography Typography Typography Bold text Bo[...]

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    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 Memory Memory Memory Expansion slots Expansion slots Expansion slots Expansion slots Expansion slots Graphics Graphics Graphics Graphics Graphics Storage[...]

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    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 features features Rear panel Rear panel Rear panel Rear panel Rear panel Internal Internal Internal Internal Internal connectors connectors connectors [...]

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    1 Product introduction This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports.[...]

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    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 ................................................................. 1-1 1.3 Special features .................................................[...]

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    ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH 1-1 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 you for buying an ASUS Thank you for buying an ASUS ® ® ® ® ® N4L-VM DH N4L-VM DH N4L-VM DH N4L-VM DH N4L-VM DH motherboard! motherboard! mother[...]

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    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 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 1.3.1 1.3.1 1.3.1 1.3.1 Product highlights Product highlights Product highlights Product highlights Product highlights Latest processor technol[...]

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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 motherboard supports DDR2 memory that features data transfer rates of 667 MHz or 533 MHz to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of the latest 3D gra[...]

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    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 8-channel High Definition Audio 8-channel High Definition Audio 8-channel High Definition Audio 8-channel High Definition Audio 8-channel High Definition Audio Onboard is[...]

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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 Special features ASUS Special features Serial ATA II and SATA-On-The-Go Serial ATA II and SATA-On-The-Go Serial ATA II and SATA-On-The-Go Serial ATA II an[...]

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    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[...]

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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.[...]

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    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 .......................................................... 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) .............................................[...]

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    ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH 2-1 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. This is a reminder that you should shut down the sys[...]

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    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. Make sure t[...]

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    ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH 2-3 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 Motherboard layout CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power CD Super I/O Intel FWH 8Mb A TX12V FLOPPY AAFP DDR DIMM_B1 (64 bit,240-pin module) SB_PWR CHASSI[...]

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    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. DD[...]

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    ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH 2-5 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. IDE connector (40-1 pin IDE) 2-26 3. Intel ® ICH7-M DH Southbridge Seria[...]

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    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. Locate the CPU socket on[...]

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    ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH 2-7 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. 5. When the CPU is in place, push down the socket lever to secure the CPU. T[...]

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    2-8 2-8 2-8 2-8 2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.3.2 2.3.2 2.3.2 2.3.2 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan Installing the CPU heatsink and fan Installing the CPU heatsink and fan Installing the CPU heatsink and [...]

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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. Do not forget to connect the [...]

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    2-10 2-10 2-10 2-10 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.4.2 2.4.2 2.4.2 2.4.2 2.4.2 Memory configurations Memory configurations Memory configurations Memory configurations Memory configurations You may install 256 MB, 5[...]

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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. Chip No. Chip No. Chip No. Chip No. Brand Brand Brand Brand Brand Side(s) Side(s) Side(s) Side(s) Side(s) Component Component Component Component Component CL CL CL CL CL A A A A A [...]

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    2-12 2-12 2-12 2-12 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Size Size Size Size Size Vendor Vendor Vendor Vendor Vendor Model Model Model Model Model Brand Brand Brand Brand Brand Side(s) Side(s) Side(s) Side(s) Side(s) Compo[...]

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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. Chip No. Chip No. Chip No. Chip No. CL CL CL CL CL A A A A A B B B[...]

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    2-14 2-14 2-14 2-14 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information DIMM support DIMM support DIMM support DIMM support DIMM support DDR2-533 MHz capability 1024 MB Aeneon AET93F370A – DS AET760UD00-370A98X 256 MB NANYA NT5TU32M16A[...]

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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. Failure to do so can cause severe damage to bo[...]

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    2-16 2-16 2-16 2-16 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.5 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. [...]

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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 Interrupt assignments Interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments Standard interrup[...]

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    2-18 2-18 2-18 2-18 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.5.4 2.5.4 2.5.4 2.5.4 2.5.4 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 [...]

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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-DVI-ADD2/R-DVI-ADD2-L support R-DVI-ADD2/R-DVI-ADD2-L support The motherboard supports an ASUS R-DVI-ADD2/R-DVI-ADD2-L card, which is especially designe[...]

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    2-20 2-20 2-20 2-20 2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Card installation Card installation Card installation Card installation Card installation Before installing the R-DVI-ADD2/R-DVI-ADD2-L card, make sure that your sys[...]

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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. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, tim[...]

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    2-22 2-22 2-22 2-22 2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information 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[...]

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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. Set this ju[...]

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    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. 1. 1. 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 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, or 8-channel configuration Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Light Blue Line In Line In Line In Line [...]

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    2-26 2-26 2-26 2-26 2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information 2. 2. 2. 2. 2. IDE connector (40-1 pin IDE) IDE connector (40-1 pin IDE) IDE connector (40-1 pin IDE) IDE connector (40-1 pin IDE) IDE connector (40-1 pin IDE) This [...]

  • Page 49

    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 connectors ICH7-M DH Southbridge Serial ATA connectors ICH7-M DH Southbridge Serial ATA connectors ICH7-M DH Southbridge Serial ATA connectors ICH7-M DH Sout[...]

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    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 3.0 Gb/s RAID connector JMicron Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s RAID connector JMicron Serial ATA 3.[...]

  • Page 51

    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 2.0 ports. [...]

  • Page 52

    2-30 2-30 2-30 2-30 2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information 8. 8. 8. 8. 8. IEEE 1394 IEEE 1394 IEEE 1394 IEEE 1394 IEEE 1394 a a a a a port port port port port connector connector connector connector connector (10-1 pin IE139[...]

  • Page 53

    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) GAME/MIDI port connector (16-1 pin GAME) GAME/MIDI port connector (16-1 pin GAME) GAME/MIDI port connector (16-1 pin GAME) This connector is for a GAME/M[...]

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    2-32 2-32 2-32 2-32 2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information 12. 12. 12. 12. 12. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) Chassis[...]

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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 power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4 4 4 4 4 -pin ATX12V) -pin ATX12V) -pin[...]

  • Page 56

    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. • Different PCI-E x16 Graphics card req[...]

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    ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH 2-35 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) S/PDIF In/Out connector (6-1 pin SPDIF) S/PDIF In/Out connector (6-1 pin SPDIF) S/PDIF In/Out connector (6-1 pin SPDIF) This connector is for an addit[...]

  • Page 58

    2-36 2-36 2-36 2-36 2-36 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information • 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 [...]

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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.[...]

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    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 .................................................. 3-2[...]

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    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. 4. Connect the power cord[...]

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    3-2 3-2 3-2 3-2 3-2 Chapter 3: Powering up Chapter 3: Powering up Chapter 3: Powering up Chapter 3: Powering up Chapter 3: Powering up 3.2 Powering off the computer 3.2.1 3.2.1 3.2.1 3.2.1 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function Using the OS shut down function Using the OS shut down function Using the OS shut down function Using the OS shut down func[...]

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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.[...]

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    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 ........................................................... 4-11 4.3 Main menu ..........................................................................[...]

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    ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH 4-1 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.)[...]

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    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 . Click Next Next Next Next Next . Updating the BIOS through the Internet Updating th[...]

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    ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH 4-3 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. Launch the ASUS Update[...]

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    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. Do either one of the follow[...]

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    ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH 4-5 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 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 fr[...]

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    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. A:>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - V[...]

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    ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH 4-7 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. 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 [...]

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    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. A:>afudos /iN4L-VM.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB[...]

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    ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH 4-9 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 BIOS 2 utility ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to resto[...]

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    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. Recovering the BIOS from the support CD Recovering the BIOS from th[...]

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    ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH 4-11 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 “ 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS.” Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherb[...]

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    4-12 4-12 4-12 4-12 4-12 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.2.2 4.2.2 4.2.2 4.2.2 4.2.2 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 Advance[...]

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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. For example, selecting Main Main Main Main Main shows the Main menu items. The other [...]

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    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. 4.3.1 4.3.1 4.3.1 4.3.1 4.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx] Sys[...]

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    ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH 4-15 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 4.3.4 4.3.4 4.3.4 4.3.4 4.3.4 Primary and Secondary IDE Master/Slave Primary and Se[...]

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    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. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] DMA Mode [Auto] DMA Mode [Auto] DMA Mode [Auto] DMA Mode [Auto][...]

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    ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH 4-17 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]. Configure SATA as [IDE] Sets the Serial ATA configuration. When set in Advance[...]

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    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. 4.4.1 4.4.1 4.4.1 4.4.1 4.4.1 JumperFree Configuration JumperFree Configur[...]

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    ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH 4-19 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]. CPU Frequency [166] Displays the frequency set by the clock generator to the system bus and PCI bus[...]

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    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. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced 4.4.2 4.4.2 4.4.2 4.4.2 4.4.2 CPU 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 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 4.4.3 4.4.3 4.4.3 4.4.3 4.4.3 Chipset Chipset Chipset Chipset Chipset The Chips[...]

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    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 SPD [Enabled] Configure DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled] Configure DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled] Configure DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled] When this item is en[...]

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    ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH 4-23 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. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] [...]

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    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. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced 4.4.4 4.4.4 4.4.4 4.4.4 4.4.4 Onboard Device[...]

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    ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH 4-25 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. Configuration options: [Normal] [Bi-Directional] [EPP] [ECP] ECP Mode DMA Channe[...]

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    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. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced 4.4.5 4.4.5 4.4.5 4.4.5 4.4.5 PCI PnP PCI Pn[...]

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    ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH 4-27 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. When set to[...]

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    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] Port 64/60 Emulation [Disabled] Port 64/60 Emulation [Disabled] Port 64/60 Emulation [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the I/O port 60h/64h em[...]

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    ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH 4-29 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 4.5 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the[...]

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    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 v02.58 (C[...]

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    ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH 4-31 4-31 4-31 4-31 4-31 Power On By External Modems [Disabled] Power On By External Modems [Disabled] Power On By External Modems [Disabled] Power On By External Modems [Disabled] Power On By External Modems [Disabled] Allows either settings of [Enabled] or [Disabled] for p[...]

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    4-32 4-32 4-32 4-32 4-32 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. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power 4.5.6 4.5.6 4.5.6 4.5.6 4.5.6 Hardware Monitor [...]

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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 [xxxxRPM] or [Ignored] Chassis Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [Ignored] Chassis Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [Ignored] The onboard hardware monitor automatically de[...]

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    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. 4.6.1 4.6.1 4.6.1 4.6.1 4.6.1 Boot Device Priority Boot Device Priority[...]

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    ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH 4-35 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 Configuration Boot Settings Configuration Boot Settings Configuration Quick Boot [Enabled] Quick Boot [Enabled] Quick Boot [Enabled] Quick Boot [Enabl[...]

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    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 Display [Enabled] Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display [Enabled] Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display [Enabled] Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display [Enabled] When set to Ena[...]

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    ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH 4-37 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. Configuration op[...]

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    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. Select the Change User Password item and press <Enter>. 2. On the password box that appears, type a password composed of less than six letters and/or numbers, then press <Enter>[...]

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    ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH 4-39 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. If you made chan[...]

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    4-40 4-40 4-40 4-40 4-40 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup[...]

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    5 Software support This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package.[...]

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    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 ........................................................ 5-1 5.3 Software information ...........................................................[...]

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    ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH 5-1 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. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE ASSETUP.EXE ASSETUP.EXE ASSETUP.EXE ASSETUP.EXE t o run the[...]

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    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. In[...]

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    ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH 5-3 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. Inte[...]

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    5-4 5-4 5-4 5-4 5-4 Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support 5.2.3 5.2.3 5.2.3 5.2.3 5.2.3 Utilities menu Utilities menu Utilities menu Utilities menu Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard sup[...]

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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. Intel ICH7 32-bit Intel ICH7 32-bit[...]

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    5-6 5-6 5-6 5-6 5-6 Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support 5.2.6 5.2.6 5.2.6 5.2.6 5.2.6 ASUS Contact information ASUS Contact information ASUS Contact information ASUS Contact information ASUS Contact information Click the Contact Contact Contact C[...]

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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. Clic[...]

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    5-8 5-8 5-8 5-8 5-8 Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Technical support Form Technical support Form Technical support Form Technical support Form Technical support Form Displays the ASUS Technical Support Request Form that you have to fill out [...]

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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. 5.3.1 5.3.1 5.3.1[...]

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    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. 10. After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to display the new boot logo [...]

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    ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH 5-11 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. 5.3.2 5.3.2 5.3.2 5.3.2 5.3.2 Audio configurations Audio configurations Audio configurations Audio configurations Audio configurations The R[...]

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    5-12 5-12 5-12 5-12 5-12 Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Information Information Information Information Information Click the information button ( ) to display information about the audio driver version, DirectX version, audio controller, au[...]

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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. To set the sound effect options: 1. From the[...]

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    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. From the Realtek HD Audio Manager, click the Bass Bass Bass Bass Bass Managem[...]

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    ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH 5-15 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. From the Realtek HD Audio Manager, click the Microphone Microphone Microphon[...]

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    5-16 5-16 5-16 5-16 5-16 Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Designed for Dolby Designed for Dolby Designed for Dolby Designed for Dolby Designed for Dolby ® ® ® ® ® Master Studio Master Studio Master Studio Master Studio Master Studio Dolby[...]

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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 Live Digital Live Digital Live ™ The Dolby ® Digital Live™ technology encodes your computer’s digital audio contents to real-time Dolby ® Digital[...]

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    5-18 5-18 5-18 5-18 5-18 Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support 5.3.3 5.3.3 5.3.3 5.3.3 5.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II ASUS PC Probe II ASUS PC Probe II ASUS PC Probe II ASUS PC Probe II PC Probe II is a utility that monitors the computer’s vital componen[...]

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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 Configuration Configuration Configuration Configuration Configuration window Opens the Report Report Report Report Report window Opens the Desktop Management In[...]

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    5-20 5-20 5-20 5-20 5-20 Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Hardware monitor panels Hardware monitor panels Hardware monitor panels Hardware monitor panels Hardware monitor panels The hardware monitor panels display the current value of a system[...]

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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. Large display Large display Large display Large display Large display Small display Small displ[...]

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    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. This browser provides information on the PCI devices in[...]

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    ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH 5-23 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. Configuring PC Probe II Configuring PC Probe II Configuring PC Probe II[...]

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    5-24 5-24 5-24 5-24 5-24 Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support 5.3.4 5.3.4 5.3.4 5.3.4 5.3.4 Intel Intel Intel Intel Intel ® ® ® ® ® Viiv™ Viiv™ Viiv™ Viiv™ Viiv™ Intel ® ® ® ® ® Viiv™ Technology transforms your PC into an ent[...]

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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 . 6. The next screen displays the default desination folder. Click Next[...]

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    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 .[...]

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    ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH 5-27 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. For optimal performance, install id[...]

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    5-28 5-28 5-28 5-28 5-28 Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support 5.4.2 5.4.2 5.4.2 5.4.2 5.4.2 Intel Intel Intel Intel Intel ® ® ® ® ® RAID configurations RAID configurations RAID configurations RAID configurations RAID configurations This mothe[...]

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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 Storage Manager Option ROM Utility Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM Utility Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM Utility Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM Uti[...]

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    5-30 5-30 5-30 5-30 5-30 Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Creating a RAID 0 set (striped) Creating a RAID 0 set (striped) Creating a RAID 0 set (striped) Creating a RAID 0 set (striped) Creating a RAID 0 set (striped) To create a RAID 0 set: 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 5-31 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. 6. Press <Enter> when the Create Vo[...]

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    5-32 5-32 5-32 5-32 5-32 Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Creating a RAID 1 set (mirrored) Creating a RAID 1 set (mirrored) Creating a RAID 1 set (mirrored) Creating a RAID 1 set (mirrored) Creating a RAID 1 set (mirrored) To create a RAID 1 s[...]

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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. All Rights Reserved. [ MAIN MENU ] 1. Create RAID [...]

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    5-34 5-34 5-34 5-34 5-34 Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Deleting a RAID set Deleting a RAID set Deleting a RAID set Deleting a RAID set Deleting a RAID set Take caution when deleting a RAID set. You will lose all data on the 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 5-35 5-35 5-35 5-35 5-35 Exiting the Intel Exiting the Intel Exiting the Intel Exiting the Intel Exiting the Intel ® ® ® ® ® Matrix Storage Manager utility Matrix Storage Manager utility Matrix Storage Manager utility Matrix Storage Manager utility Matrix Storage Manage[...]

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    5-36 5-36 5-36 5-36 5-36 Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support 5.4.3 5.4.3 5.4.3 5.4.3 5.4.3 JMicron JMicron JMicron JMicron JMicron ® ® ® ® ® RAID Configuration RAID Configuration RAID Configuration RAID Configuration RAID Configuration The J[...]

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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. During POST, press <Ctrl-J> to enter the JBM363 RAI[...]

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    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. 3. When the Disks Disks Disks Disks Disks item i[...]

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    ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH ASUS N4L-VM DH 5-39 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>. Pressing <Y> deletes all the data in the HDDs. 6. The following scr[...]

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    5-40 5-40 5-40 5-40 5-40 Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Deleting a RAID set Deleting a RAID set Deleting a RAID set Deleting a RAID set Deleting a RAID set 1. In the main JMB363 RAID BIOS menu, highlight Delete RAID Disk Delete RAID Disk Del[...]

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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 to non-RAID Resetting disks to non-RAID When you install an HDD that has been configured as part of another RAID set, you may convert this broken RAID[...]

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    5-42 5-42 5-42 5-42 5-42 Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support Chapter 5: Software support 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk A floppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing Windows ® 2000/XP and later operating system on a hard disk drive that is included in a R[...]