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  • Page 1 V4-M3N8200 ASUS PC (Desktop Barebone) Installation Manual...
  • Page 2 Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Notices ......................vi Safety information ..................vii About this guide ..................viii System package contents ................x Chapter 1: System introduction Welcome! ..................1-2 Front panel ..................1-2 Rear panel ..................1-4 Voltage selector ................1-7 Internal components ..............1-8 Chapter 2: Basic installation Preparation ...................
  • Page 4 Chapter 5: BIOS setup Managing and updating your BIOS ..........5-2 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk ........5-2 5.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility ........... 5-4 5.1.3 AFUDOS utility ..............5-5 5.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility ........5-7 5.1.5...
  • Page 5 Boot menu .................. 5-37 5.6.1 Boot Device Priority ............5-37 5.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration .......... 5-38 5.6.3 Security ................. 5-39 Tools menu ................. 5-41 5.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ............5-41 5.7.2 AI NET 2................ 5-42 Exit menu ..................5-43...

  • Page 6: Notices

    Notices 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.

  • Page 7: Safety Information

    Safety information 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. •...

  • Page 8: About This Guide

    About this guide Audience This guide provides general information and installation instructions about the ASUS Vintage V4-M3N8200 barebone system. This guide is intended for experienced users and integrators with hardware knowledge of personal computers. How this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts:...

  • Page 9: Conventions Used In This Guide

    ASUS Websites The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information. Optional Documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not...

  • Page 10: System Package Contents

    System package contents Check your V4-M3N8200 system package for the following items. If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer immediately. Item description ASUS V4-M3N8200 barebone system with • ASUS motherboard • Power supply unit • ASUS chassis Cable •...
  • Page 11 Chapter 1 This chapter gives a general description of the ASUS V4-M3N8200. The chapter lists the system features including introduction on the front and rear panel, and internal components.

  • Page 12: Chapter 1: System Introduction

    The ASUS V4-M3N8200 is an all-in-one barebone system with a versatile home entertainment feature. The system comes in a stylish casing and powered by the ASUS motherboard with the AMD Socket AM2+ that supports the AMD Phenom™FX / Phenom™ / Athlon™ / ®...
  • Page 13 The portable hard disk drive and the Infrared function are optional. PCI Express Graphics Slot supports most of the ATi and NVDIA graphics ® ® cards, except some ATi graphics cards of old version, such as ATi X300, X550, ® ® X700, and X800 series. ASUS V4-M3N8200...

  • Page 14: Rear Panel

    Rear panel The system rear panel includes the power connector and several I/O ports that allow convenient connection of devices. Do NOT cover the rear vent , and the ambience temperature is limited up to C to prevent the system from overheating. Voltage selector.
  • Page 15 HD-DVD 1920 x 1080p 1280 x 1080p Blu-Ray 1280 x 1080p 1280 x 1080p • Supported DVD formats: VC-1, H.264, and MPEG-2. • To play HD DVD or Blu-Ray Disc, ensure to use HDCP compliant devices and softwares. ASUS V4-M3N8200...
  • Page 16 11. ESATA port. This port connects an external Serial ATA hard disk. 12. VGA port. This 15-pin port is for a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices. 13. LAN (RJ-45) port. This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub.

  • Page 17: Voltage Selector

    If the voltage supply in your area is 200-240 V, set this switch to 230 V. 115V/230V Voltage selector Setting the switch to 115V in a 230V environment or 230V in a 115V environment will seriously damage the system! ASUS V4-M3N8200...

  • Page 18: Internal Components

    Proceed to Chapter 2 for instructions on installing additional system components. Front panel cover DIMM sockets 5.25-inch optical drive bays ASUS motherboard Floppy disk drive bay PCI Express x1 slot Hard disk drive bay 10. PCI Express x16 slot Power supply unit 11.
  • Page 19 Chapter 2 This chapter provides step-by-step instructions on how to install components in the system.

  • Page 20: Chapter 2: Basic Installation

    Preparation Before you proceed, make sure that you have all the components you plan to install in the system. Basic components to install 1. Central Processing Unit (CPU) 2. DDR2 Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) 3. Expansion card(s) 4. Hard disk drive 5.

  • Page 21: Removing The Side Cover And Front Panel Assembly

    Swing the front panel assembly to the right, until the hinge-like tabs on the right side of the assembly are exposed. Remove the front panel assembly, then set it aside. Air duct Chassis tab holes ASUS V4-M3N8200...

  • Page 22: Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

    Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a 940-pin AM2+ socket designed for the AMD Athlon™ 64 X2/Athlon™ 64/Sempron™ processor. The AM2+ socket has a different pinout from the 940-pin socket designed for the AMD Opteron™ processor. Make sure you use a CPU is designed for the AM2+ socket.
  • Page 23 When the CPU is in place, push down the socket lever to secure the CPU. The lever clicks on the side tab to indicate that it is locked. Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that came with the heatsink package. ASUS V4-M3N8200...

  • Page 24: Installing The Heatsink And Fan

    2.4.2 Installing the heatsink and fan Make sure that you use only AMD-certified heatsink and fan assembly. Follow these steps to install the CPU heatsink and fan. Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, making sure that the heatsink fits properly on the retention module base.
  • Page 25 When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. ASUS V4-M3N8200...

  • Page 26: Installing A Dimm

    Installing a DIMM The system motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. The following figure illustrates the location of the sockets: 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Sockets Channel Sockets Channel A DIMM_A1 and DIMM A2 Channel B DIMM_B1 and DIMM B2 2.5.1...
  • Page 27 The motherboard can support 8 GB physical memory on the operating system listed below. You may install a maximum of 2 GB DIMMs on each slot. 64-bit Windows XP Professional x64 Edition ® Windows Vista x64 Edition ® ASUS V4-M3N8200...
  • Page 28 Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-533 MHz capability Size Vendor Model Brand Component DIMM support 512MB Kingston KVR533D2N4/512 Infineon HYB18T512800AF3733336550 · · 512MB Samsung M378T6553BG0-CD5 Samsung K4T51083QB-GCD5 · · HYMP512U64CP8-C4 AB Hynix HY5PS12821CFP-C4 · · 512MB Micron MT 16HTF6464AG-53EB2 Micron D9BOM ·...

  • Page 29: Dimm Support

    Dual-channel memory configuration. • C*: Supports four modules inserted into both the yellow slots and the black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2-533/667/800/1066MHz QVL. ASUS V4-M3N8200 2-11...

  • Page 30: Installing A Ddr2 Dimm

    2.5.2 Installing a DDR2 DIMM Make sure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. Unlock a DDR2 DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips DDR2 DIMM notch outward.

  • Page 31: Expansion Slots

    Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 5 for information on BIOS setup. Assign an IRQ to the card. Refer to the tables on the next page. Install the software drivers for the expansion card. ASUS V4-M3N8200 2-13...

  • Page 32: Standard Interrupt Assignments

    Standard interrupt assignments Standard function Standard timer Keyboard High precision event timer IRQ holder for PCI steering COM1 IRQ holder for PCI steering Floppy controller Printer port High precision event timer AMD ACPI-Compliant system IRQ holder for PCI steering IRQ holder for PCI steering Microsoft PS/2 mouse Numeric data processor Primary IDE...

  • Page 33: Pci Slots

    PCI Express x1 slot. 2.6.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x16 graphic cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. The figure shows a graphics card installed on the PCI Express x16 slot. ASUS V4-M3N8200 2-15...

  • Page 34: Installing Storage Drives

    Installing storage drives 2.7.1 Installing an optical drive Place the chassis upright, then remove the upper 5.25” drive bay metal plate cover. Insert the optical drive to the bay, then carefully push the drive until its screw holes align with the holes on the bay. Secure the optical drive with two screws on both sides of the bay.

  • Page 35: Installing A Hard Disk Drive

    For SATA HDD: Connect the SATA SATA signal and power plugs to the connectors at the back of the drive. For IDE HDD: Connect the IDE and power plugs to the connectors at the back of the drive. ASUS V4-M3N8200 2-17...

  • Page 36: Reinstalling The Front Panel Assembly And Side Cover

    Reinstalling the front panel assembly and side cover To reinstall the front panel assembly and side cover: Insert the front panel assembly hinge-like tabs to the holes on the right side of the chassis. Swing the front panel assembly to the left, then insert the hooks to the chassis until the front panel assembly fits in place.

  • Page 37: Re-Connecting Cables

    Power Switch Power LED PANEL SPEAKER PLED Reset +IDE_LED PWRSW System Panel Connector Connect the reset button, power switch, power LED, and HD LED cables to their respective leads in the system panel connector on the motherboard. ASUS V4-M3N8200 2-19...

  • Page 38: 2.10 Reinstalling The Cover

    2.10 Reinstalling the cover If you installed an optical and/or floppy disk drive, remove the bay cover(s) on the front panel assembly before reinstalling it to the chassis. To do this: Locate the bay cover locks. Press the locks outward to release the bay cover.
  • Page 39 Chapter 3 This chapter helps you power up the system and install drivers and utilities from the support DVD.

  • Page 40: Chapter 3: Starting Up

    Installing an operating system The barebone system supports Windows 32/64-bit XP and 32/64-bit Vista ® operating systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates so you can maximize the features of your hardware. Because motherboard settings and hardware options vary, use the setup procedures presented in this chapter for general reference only.

  • Page 41: Support Dvd Information

    • The contents of the support DVD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website for updates. 3.3.1 Running the support DVD To begin using the support DVD, place the DVD in your optical drive. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer.

  • Page 42: Drivers Menu

    The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. ASUS InstAll - Installation Wizard for Drivers Launches the ASUS InstallAll driver installation wizard. Norton Internet Security 2008 Installs the Norton Internet Security 2008 softwawre to protect your PC from the latest online threads.

  • Page 43: Utilities Menu

    ASUS InstAll - Installation Wizard for Utilities Launches the ASUS InstallAll utilities installation wizard. 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 ®...
  • Page 44 Installs the Ulead Burn.Now software. Ulead PhotoImpact 12 SE Installs the Ulead PhotoImpact 12 SE software. ASUS Screen Saver Installs the ASUS Screen Saver. ASUS Cool ‘n’ Quiet Utility This item installs the ASUS Cool ‘n’ Quiet utility. Chapter 3: Starting up...

  • Page 45: Make Disk Menu

    ® disk for Windows XP Operating System (OS). ® NVIDIA Vista 32bit/64bit SATA RAID Driver Allows you to create an NVIDIA 32-bit / 64-bit Serial ATA (SATA) RAID driver disk ® for Windows Vista Operating System (OS). ® ASUS V4-M3N8200...

  • Page 46: Manual Menu

    NVIDIA 32bit/64bit XP AHCI Driver Allows you to create an NVIDIA 32-bit / 64-bit AHCI driver disk for Windows ® ® Operating System (OS). NVIDIA 32bit/64bit Vista AHCI Driver Allows you to create an NVIDIA 32-bit / 64-bit AHCI driver disk for Windows Vista ®...

  • Page 47: Asus Contact Information

    3.3.6 ASUS Contact information Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide. ASUS V4-M3N8200...
  • Page 48 3-10 Chapter 3: Starting up...
  • Page 49 Chapter 4 This chapter gives information about he motherboard that comes with the system. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and connector locations.

  • Page 50: Introduction

    Introduction The Vintage V4-M3N8200 barebone system comes with an ASUS motherboard. This chapter provides technical information about the motherboard for future upgrades or system reconfiguration. Motherboard layout 24.4cm (9.6in) KB_USB56 CPU_FAN ATX12V SPDIF_O2 USB34_ESATA LAN1_USB12 SATA5 SATA4 SATA3 AUDIO Nvidia...

  • Page 51: Jumpers

    You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking. For system failure due to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Shut down and reboot the system so the BIOS can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. ASUS V4-M3N8200...

  • Page 52: Connectors

    Connectors Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) This connector is for the floppy disk drive (FDD) signal cable. Insert one end of the cable to this connector, then connect the other end to the signal connector at the back of the floppy disk drive. •...

  • Page 53: Ide Connector

    Ultra DMA cable connector. This prevents incorrect insertion when you connect the IDE cable. • Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for Ultra DMA 133/100/66 IDE devices. If any device jumper is set as “Cable-Select,” ensure that all other device jumpers have the same setting. IDE Connector ASUS V4-M3N8200...

  • Page 54: Sata Connectors

    Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1 [red], SATA2 [red], SATA3 [red], SATA4 [black], SATA5 [black]) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA 3Gb/s hard disk and optical disk drives. The Serial ATA 3Gb/s is backward compatible with Serial ATA 1.5Gb/s specification. The data transfer rate of the Serial ATA 3Gb/s is faster than the standard parallel ATA with 133 MB/s (Ultra DMA133).

  • Page 55: Fan Connectors

    This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port(s). Connect the S/PDIF module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. SPDIF_OUT Digital Audio Connector The S/PDIF module is purchased separately. ASUS V4-M3N8200...
  • Page 56 USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed.
  • Page 57 Front Panel Type item in the BIOS is set to [HD AC`97 Audio]; if you want to connect an front panel audio module to this connector, set the item to [AC97]. See page 5-28 for details. ASUS V4-M3N8200...
  • Page 58 11. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) This connector is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch. Connect one end of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch cable to this connector. The chassis intrusion sensor or switch sends a high-level signal to this connector when a chassis component is removed or replaced.

  • Page 59: Atx Power Connector

    If you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your system, refer to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus.com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator. aspx?SLanguage=en-us for details. • You must install a PSU with a higher power rating if you intend to install additional devices. ASUS V4-M3N8200 4-11...
  • Page 60 14. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. PANEL SPEAKER PLED Reset +IDE_LED PWRSW System Panel Connector System power LED (2-pin PLED) • This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector.
  • Page 61 Chapter 5 This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters.

  • Page 62: Chapter 5: Bios Setup

    The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk, USB Flash, or the motherboard support DVD during POST. ASUS AFUDOS: Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable floppy disk.
  • Page 63 Right-click Floppy Disk Drive then click Format to display the Format 3 1/2 Floppy dialog box . d. Select the Create an MS-DOS startup disk check box. e. Click Start. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk. ASUS V4-M3N8200...

  • Page 64: Asus Ez Flash 2 Utility

    5.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to go through the long process of booting from a floppy disk and using a DOS-based utility. The EZ Flash 2 utility is built-in the BIOS chip so it is accessible by pressing <Alt>...

  • Page 65: Afudos Utility

    Extension name Press <Enter>. The utility copies the current BIOS file to the floppy disk. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.29(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. Reading flash ..done Write to file..ok A:\>...

  • Page 66: Updating The Bios File

    Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Save the BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk. Write the BIOS filename on a piece of paper. You need to type the exact BIOS filename at the DOS prompt.

  • Page 67: Asus Crashfree Bios 3 Utility

    5.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD , the floppy disk or the USB flash disk that contains the updated BIOS file.
  • Page 68 Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. • Only the USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition can support ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3. The device size should be smaller than 8GB. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so...

  • Page 69: Asus Update Utility

    5.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows environment. The ASUS Update utility allows you ® • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet •...
  • Page 70 To update the BIOS through the Internet: desktop by clicking Start Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows ® > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. Select Update BIOS from Select the ASUS FTP site nearest...
  • Page 71 To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows desktop by clicking Start ® > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the drop-down menu, then click Next.

  • Page 72: Bios Setup Program

    The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. 5-12...

  • Page 73: Bios Menu Screen

    • The BIOS setup screens shown in this chapter are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS information. ASUS V4-M3N8200 5-13...

  • Page 74: Navigation Keys

    5.2.3 Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of a menu screen are the navigation keys for that particular menu. Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu and change the settings. Some of the navigation keys differ from one screen to another. 5.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu.

  • Page 75: Main Menu

    Allows you to set the system date. 5.3.3 Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.] Sets the type of floppy drive installed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [360K , 5.25 in.] [1.2M, 5.25 in.] [720K, 3.5 in] [1.44M 3.5 in] [2.88M, 3.5 in] ASUS V4-M3N8200 5-15...

  • Page 76: Primary Ide Master/Slave, Sata1~3, Esata

    5.3.4 Primary IDE Master/Slave, SATA1~3, ESATA While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE devices. There is a separate sub-menu for each IDE device. Select a device item then press <Enter> to display the IDE device information. Select the type Primary IDE Master of device connected...
  • Page 77 Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS V4-M3N8200 5-17...

  • Page 78: Storage Configuration

    5.3.5 Storage Configuration The items in this menu allow you to set or change the configurations for the IDE devices installed in the system. Select an item then press <Enter> if you wish to configure the item. DISABLED: disables IDE Configuration the integrated IDE Controller.

  • Page 79: System Information

    : AMD Sempron(tm) Processor 3200+ Speed : 1800MHz Count System Memory Installed Size : 1024MB Usable Size : 896MB AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory ASUS V4-M3N8200 5-19...

  • Page 80: Advanced Menu

    Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. Adjust System JumperFree Configuration Frequency/Voltage etc.
  • Page 81 CPU Over Voltage [Auto] Allows you to adjust the CPU over Voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [+50mV] [+100mV] [+150mV] VDDNB Over Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the NorthBridge chipset voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [+ 50mv] [+ 100mv] [+ 150mv] ASUS V4-M3N8200 5-21...

  • Page 82: Cpu Configuration

    Memory Over Voltage [Auto] Allows you to select the Memory Over Voltage. The increment is 6.25mV. Configuration options: [Auto] [6.25mV] [12.5mV] [18.75mV] [25mV] ~ [393.75mV] 5.4.2 CPU Configuration CPU Configuration This option should Module Version: 13.20 remain disabled for AGESA Version: 3.1.8.0 the normal operation.

  • Page 83: Chipset

    WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to malfunction. NorthBridge Configuration Southbridge Configuration Hyper Transport Configuration v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. NorthBridge Configuration NorthBridge Chipset Configuration Memory Configuration DRAM Timing Configuration ECC Configuration ASUS V4-M3N8200 5-23...

  • Page 84: Memory Configuration

    Memory Configuration Memory Configuration Enable Bank Memory Interleaving Bank Interleaving [Auto] Channel Interleaving [Disabled] Enable Clock to All DIMMs [Disabled] MemClk Tristate C3/ATLVID [Disabled] Memory Hole Remapping [Enabled] DCT Unganged Mode [Always] Power Down Enable [Enabled] v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. Bank Interleaving [Auto] Allows you to enable the bank memory interleaving.

  • Page 85: Dram Timing Configuration

    TRP [ Auto] Allows you to set TRP. Configuration options: [3 CLK] [4 CLK] [5 CLK] [6 CLK] [Auto] tRTP [ Auto] Allows you to specify the read CAS# to percharge time. Configuration options: [Auto] [2-4 CLK] [3-5 CLK] ASUS V4-M3N8200 5-25...
  • Page 86 TRAS [ Auto] Allows you to set TRAS. Configuration options: [5 CLK] [6 CLK] [7 CLK] [8 CLK] [9 CLK] [10 CLK] [11 CLK] [12 CLK] [13 CLK] [14 CLK] [15 CLK] [16 CLK] [17 CLK] [18 CLK] [Auto] TRC [ Auto] Allows you to set TRC.

  • Page 87: Ecc Configuration

    Disables or sets the Data/L2/L3 Cache BG Scrub. This item allows the cache RAM to be corrected when idle. Configuration options: [Disabled] [40ns] [80ns] [160na] [320ns] [640ns] [1.28us] [2.56us] [5.12us] [10.2us] [20.5us] [41.0us] [81.9us] [163.8us] [327.7us] [655.4us] [1.31ms] [2.62ms] [5.24ms] [10.49ms] [20.97ms] [42.00ms] [84.00ms] ASUS V4-M3N8200 5-27...

  • Page 88: Southbridge Configuration

    SouthBridge Configuration SouthBridge chipset Configuration Options Primary Graphics Adapter [PCIE VGA Card Firs] PCI VGA Card First Hybrid SLI Mode [mGPU Auto] Internal VGA First Hybrid SLI Frame buffer Size [128MB] PCIE VGA Card First PCIE 2.0 Support [Auto] AZALIA Audio [Internal codec+E} Front Panel Select [HD Audio]...
  • Page 89 The following items appear only when the SB to K8(CPU) Freq Auto item to [Disabled]. SB to K8(CPU) Frequency [1000MHz] Allows you to select the frequency of the SouthBridge chipset to K8(CPU). Configuration options: [200MHz] [400MHz] [600MHz] [800MHz] [1000MHz] [1200MHz] [1400MHz] [1600MHz] [1800MHz] [2000MHz] [2200MHz] [2400MHz] [2600MHz] ASUS V4-M3N8200 5-29...

  • Page 90: Onboard Devices Configuration

    5.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration Allows BIOS to select Onboard Devices Configuration Serial Port1 Base Address. Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Serial Port1 Mode [Normal] Parallel Port Address [378] Parallel Port Mode [Normal] Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Allows you to select the Serial Port1 base address. Configuration options: [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4][2F8/IRQ3] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3] Serial Port1 Mode [Normal] Allows you to select mode for Serial Port1.

  • Page 91: Pci Pnp

    Configuration options: [Yes] [No] Palette Snooping [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], the palette snooping feature informs the PCI devices that an ISA graphics device is installed in the system so that the latter can function correctly. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS V4-M3N8200 5-31...

  • Page 92: Usb Configuration

    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 [Reserved], the IRQ is reserved for legacy ISA devices. Configuration options: [PCI Device] [Reserved] 5.4.6 USB Configuration The items in this menu allows you to change the USB-related features.

  • Page 93: Trusted Computing

    Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. Enable/Disable TPM Trusted Computing TCG (TPM 1.1/1.2) supp TCG/TPM SUPPORT [No] in BIOS TCG/TPM SUPPORT [No] Allows you to enable or disable the TPM/TCG (TPM 1.1/1.2) support in BIOS. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] ASUS V4-M3N8200 5-33...

  • Page 94: Power Menu

    Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) and the Advanced Power Management (APM). Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. Suspend Mode [Auto] Select the ACPI state ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled]...

  • Page 95: Apm Configuration

    Allows you to enable or disable RTC to generate a wake event. When this item is set to Enabled, the items RTC Alarm Date, RTC Alarm Hour, RTC Alarm Minute, and RTC Alarm Second appear with set values. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS V4-M3N8200 5-35...

  • Page 96: Hardware Monitor

    The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. Smart Q-Fan Function [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Q-Fan feature that smartly adjusts the fan speeds for more efficient system operation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]...

  • Page 97: Boot Menu

    Change Option The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number General Help of devices installed in the system. Configuration options: [xxth Drive] [Hard Drive] Save and Exit Exit [ATAPI CD-ROM ] [Disabled] ASUS V4-M3N8200 5-37...

  • Page 98: Boot Settings Configuration

    This allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Set this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo 2™ feature. Add On ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Sets the display mode for option ROM. Configuration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep...

  • Page 99: Security

    Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. See section “4.3 Jumper” for information on how to erase the RTC RAM. After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings. ASUS V4-M3N8200 5-39...

  • Page 100: Change User Password

    Security Settings <Enter> to change password. Supervisor Password : Installed <Enter> again to User Password : Installed disabled password. Change Supervisor Password User Access Level [Full Access] Change User Password Clear User Password Password Check [Setup] Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help User Access Level [Full Access]...

  • Page 101: Tools Menu

    (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. 5.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. When you press <Ok>, a confirmation message appears. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press <Ok> to confirm your choice.

  • Page 102: Ai Net 2

    5.7.2 AI NET 2 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Tools AI NET 2 Check Realtek Phy Pair Status Length LAN cable during POST. Check Realtek Phy LAN cable [Disabled] Check Realtek Phy LAN cable [Disabled] Allows you enable or disable checking Realtek Phy LAN cable during POST. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 5-42 Chapter 5: BIOS setup...

  • Page 103: Exit Menu

    Setup menus. When you select this option or if you press <F5>, a confirmation window appears. Select OK to load default values. Select Exit & Save Changes or make other changes before saving the values to the non-volatile RAM. ASUS V4-M3N8200 5-43...
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