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Motherboard
E2216
First Edition V1
September 2005
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Contents
Notices ................................................................................................ vi
Safety information ............................................................................. vii
A8N-VM CSM specifications summary .............................................. viii
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Contents
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Contents
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Notices
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.
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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. 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 adapter 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
• 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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A8N-VM CSM specifications summary
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A8N-VM CSM specifications summary
BIOS features 4 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI, WfM2.0, ACPI 2.0a,
SM BIOS 2.3
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A8N-VM CSM specifications summary
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This chapter describes the motherboard
1
features and the new technologies
it supports.
Product
introduction
1.1 Welcome!
T h a n k y o u f o r b u y i n g a n A S U S® A 8 N - V M C S M m o t h e r b o a r d !
The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies,
making it another standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards!
Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it,
check the items in your package with the list below.
ASUS MyLogo2™
This feature allows you to personalize and add style to your system with
customizable boot logos. See page 2-33 for details.
• Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any
component.
• Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a
metal object, such as the power supply case, before handling
components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity
• Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them.
• Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded
antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component.
• Before you install or remove any component, ensure
that the ATX power supply is switched off or the
p o w e r c o r d i s d e t a c h e d f r o m t h e p o w e r s u p p l y . Failure
to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals,
and/or components.
Onboard LED
The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that 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 system and unplug
the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard
component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard
LED.
A8N-VM CSM
®
SB_PWR
ON OFF
Standby Powered
A8N-VM CSM Onboard LED Power Off
24.5cm (9.6in)
CPU_FAN
PS/2KBMS
T: Mouse
B: Keyboard KBPWR
Super
ATX12V
I/O
DVI
PARALLEL PORT
Socket 939
FLOPPY
A8N-VM CSM
EATXPWR
USBPW12
VGA
USBPW34
F_USB12
¤
LAN_USB34 nVIDIA
GeForce“6150
24.5cm (9.6in)
SEC_IDE
Top:Line In
PRI_IDE
Center:Line Out
Bottom:Mic In CHA_FAN TV_OUT
PCIEX16_1
¤
4Mb
88E8053
BIOS
Marvell
PCI1
¤
nVIDIA CR2032 3V
CHASSIS
nForce“430 Lithium Cell
CMOS Power
PCI2 CLRTC
SATA2 SATA4
VIA
BUZZER
ADI
USBPW78
SATA1 SATA3
1986A PCIEX1_1 VT6307 USBPW56
CD USB56 USB78
AAFP IE1394_1 PANEL
SB_PWR
SPDIF_OUT COM1
A8N-VM CSM
Place this side towards
the rear of the chassis
Gold triangle
Make sure that the socket lever is lifted up to 90°-100° angle, otherwise
the CPU does not fit in completely.
Gold triangle
The CPU fits only in one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into
the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU!
A8N-VM CSM
DIMM_A2
DIMM_A1
DIMM_B2
DIMM_B1
A8N-VM CSM 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets
Channel Sockets
Channel 1 DIMM_A1 and DIMM_B1
Channel 2 DIMM_A2 and DIMM_B2
Sockets
Mode DIMM_A2 DIMM_A1 DIMM_B2 DIMM_B1
(blue) (blue) (black) (black)
Single-channel (1)* — Populated — —
Dual-channel (1)* Populated Populated — —
(2)* Populated Populated Populated Populated
Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest DDR 400 Qualified
Vendors List for this motherboard.
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.
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1. Unlock a DIMM socket by DDR DIMM notch
pressing the retaining clips
outward.
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2. Align a DIMM on the socket such
that the notch on the DIMM
matches the break on the
socket. 1
A DDR DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it fits in only one direction.
DO NOT force a DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM.
Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining
clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with extra force.
1. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any.
See Chapter 2 for information on BIOS setup.
2. Assign an IRQ to the card. Refer to the tables on the next page.
3. Install the software drivers for the expansion card.
When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support
“Share IRQ” or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments; otherwise,
conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system
unstable and the card inoperable.
Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on CLRTC
jumper default position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure!
A8N-VM CSM
CLRTC
®
3
2 2
1
Normal Clear CMOS
(Default)
A8N-VM CSM Clear RTC RAM
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.
USBPW34 USBPW12
3 3
2 2 2 2
A8N-VM CSM
1 1
+5V +5VSB +5V +5VSB
(Default) (Default)
USBPW78
® USBPW56
2 4 6 2 4 6
1 3 5 1 3 5
A8N-VM CSM USB device wake-up +5V +5VSB
(Default)
• The USB device wake-up feature requires a power supply that can
provide 500mA on the +5VSB lead for each USB port; otherwise,
the system will not power up.
• The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply
capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in sleep mode.
KBPWR
1 2 2 3
A8N-VM CSM
+5V +5VSB
(Default)
12 11 10 9 8
FLOPPY
A8N-VM CSM
PIN 1
CHASSIS
®
GND (Default)
Chassis Signal
+5VSB_MB
SEC_IDE
PRI_IDE
PIN 1
A8N-VM CSM IDE connectors
RSATA_RXN2
RSATA_RXN4
RSATA_RXP2
RSATA_RXP4
RSATA_TXN2
RSATA_TXN4
RSATA_TXP2
RSATA_TXP4
A8N-VM CSM
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
SATA2 SATA4
RSATA_RXN1
RSATA_RXN3
RSATA_RXP1
RSATA_RXP3
RSATA_TXN1
RSATA_TXN3
RSATA_TXP1
RSATA_TXP3
®
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
SATA1 SATA3
A8N-VM CSM SATA connectors
CPU_FAN
Rotation
CPU_FAN
+12V
GND
A8N-VM CSM
CHA_FAN
®
CHA_FAN
Rotation
+12V
GND
SPDIFOUT
GND
+5V
SPDIF_OUT
A8N-VM CSM
USB_P6+
USB_P8+
USB_P6-
USB_P8-
USB+5V
USB+5V
®
GND
GND
NC
NC
USB56 USB78
1 1
USB+5V
USB_P5-
USB_P5+
GND
USB+5V
USB_P7-
USB_P7+
GND
A8N-VM CSM USB 2.0 connectors
CD
(black)
Left Audio Channel
Ground
Ground
Right Audio Channel
A8N-VM CSM
TPB1-
TPA1-
+12V
GND
GND
®
IE1394_1
1
TPA1+
GND
TPB1+
+12V
A8N-VM CSM IEEE 1394a connector
COM1
PIN 1
®
Azalia-compliant
pin definition
A8N-VM CSM
SENSE1_RETUR
SENSE2_RETUR
Legacy AC’97-compliant
PRESENCE#
pin definition
AGND
GND
NC
NC
NC
®
AAFP
MIC2_L
MIC2_R
NC
Line out_L
Line out_R
PORT1 L
PORT1 R
PORT2 R
SENSE_SEND
PORT2 L
A8N-VM CSM Analog front panel connector
S-video C out
S-video Y out
CVBS out
TV_OUT
1
GND
GND
EATXPWR
A8N-VM CSM
+3 Volts +3 Volts
-12 Volts +3 Volts
Ground Ground
PSON# +5 Volts
Ground Ground
ATX12V Ground +5 Volts
®
Ground Ground
GND GND -5 Volts Power OK
+12V DC +12V DC +5 Volts +5V Standby
+5 Volts +12 Volts
+5 Volts +12 Volts
Ground +3 Volts
A8N-VM CSM ATX power connectors
PLED SPEAKER
A8N-VM CSM
Speaker
Ground
Ground
PLED+
PLED-
+5V
PANEL
IDE_LED+
IDE_LED-
PWR
Ground
Reset
Ground
®
IDE_LED RESET
PWRSW
* Requires an ATX power supply.
A8N-VM CSM System panel connector
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Setup menus. Detailed descriptions
of the BIOS parameters are also
provided.
BIOS setup
2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS
The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard
Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup.
2. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable
floppy disk.
4. Insert the floppy disk that contains the BIOS file to the floppy disk
drive. When the correct BIOS file is found, EZ Flash performs the BIOS
update process and automatically reboots the system when done.
• Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to
prevent system boot failure!
• A “Floppy not found!” error message appears if there is no floppy
disk in the drive. A “A8NVMCSM.ROM not found!” error message
appears if the correct BIOS file is not found in the floppy disk. Make
sure that you rename the BIOS file to A8NVMCSM.ROM.
• Make sure that the floppy disk is not write-protected and has at
least 600 KB free space to save the file.
• The succeeding BIOS screens are for reference only. The actual BIOS
screen displays may not be exactly the same as shown.
A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.ROM
3. Press <Enter>. The utility copies the current BIOS file to the floppy
disk.
A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.ROM
AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.10
Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved.
Reading flash ..... done
A:\>
The utility returns to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS
file.
1. 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.
A:\>afudos /iA8NVMCSM.ROM
4. The utility verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS.
A:\>afudos /iA8NVMCSM.ROM
AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.10
Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved.
Reading file ..... done
Erasing flash .... done
Writing flash .... 0x0008CC00 (9%)
Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to
prevent system boot failure!
5. The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is
completed. Reboot the system from the hard disk drive.
A:\>afudos /iA8NVMCSM.ROM
AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.10
Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved.
Reading file ..... done
Erasing flash .... done
Writing flash .... 0x0008CC00 (9%)
Verifying flash .. done
A:\>
Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using this
utility.
1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking
Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate e. The
ASUS Update main window appears.
• The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply for most
conditions to ensure optimum performance. If the system becomes
unstable after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings
to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the L o a d
D e f a u l t S e t t i n g s item under the Exit Menu. See section “2.7 Exit
Menu.”
• 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 and .
To select an item on the menu bar, press the right or left arrow key on the
keyboard until the desired item is highlighted.
Refer to section “2.2.1 BIOS menu screen” for information on the menu
screen items and how to navigate through them.
The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items
(Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra
DMA, and SMART monitoring). These values are not user-configurable.
These items show N/A if no IDE device is installed in the system.
Type [Auto]
Selects the type of IDE drive. Setting to Auto allows automatic selection of
the appropriate IDE device type. Select CDROM if you are specifically
configuring a CD-ROM drive. Select ARMD (ATAPI Removable Media Device)
if your device is either a ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive.
Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD]
Select Screen
Select Item
+- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
AMIBIOS
Version : 0110
Build Date : 09/04/05
Processor
Type : AMD Athlon(tm) 64 Processor 3200+
Speed : 2020 MHz
Count : 1
System Memory
Size : 240 MB
Select Screen
Select Item
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
AMI BIOS
Displays the auto-detected BIOS information.
Processor
Displays the auto-detected CPU specification.
System Memory
Displays the auto-detected system memory.
Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items.
Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction.
Select Screen
Select Item
Enter Go to Sub Screen
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
2.4.4 Chipset
The Chipset menu allows you to change the advanced chipset settings.
Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu.
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
Advanced
NorthBridge Configuration
SouthBridge/MCP51 Configuration
Hyper Transport Configuration
Select Screen
Select Item
Enter Go to Subscreen
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
Memory Configuration
ECC Configuration
NvigpBridge/C51PV Configuration
Memory Configuration
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
Advanced
Memory Configuration
MEMCLK can be set by
Memclock Mode [Auto] the code using AUTO,
MCT Timing Mode [Auto] or if you use LIMIT,
User Config Mode [Auto] you can set one of
Burst Length [4 Beats] the standard values.
Software Memory Hole [Disabled]
TRAS [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [5 CLK] [6 CLK]... [15 CLK]
TRP [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [2 CLK] [3 CLK]... [6 CLK]
TRCD [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [2 CLK] [3 CLK]... [6 CLK]
TRRD [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [2T] [3T] [4T]
TRC [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [7T] [8T] [9T]... [22T]
TRFC [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [9T] [10T] [11T]... [24T]
TRWT [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [1 CLK] [2 CLK]... [6 CLK]
User Config Mode [Auto]
Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual]
ECC Configuration
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
Advanced
ECC Configuration DRAM ECC allows
hardware to report and
DRAM ECC Enable [Enabled] correct memory errors
MCA DRAM ECC Logging [Disabled] automatically,
ECC Chip Kill [Disabled] maintaining system
DRAM SCRUB REDIRECT [Disabled] integrity.
DRAM BG Scrub [Disabled]
L2 Cache BG Scrub [Disabled]
Data Cache BG Scrub [Disabled]
Advanced
NvigpBridge/C51PV Chipset Configuration Options
Primary Graphics Adapter [[PCI -> PCI Express] PCI -> PCI Express -> IGP
OnChip VGA Frame Buffer Size [64 MB] IGP -> PCI Express -> PCI
OnChip VGA Trap Enable [Disabled]
Select Screen
Select Item
+- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
Select Screen
Select Item
+- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
Take caution when changing the settings of the PCI PnP menu items.
Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction.
Select Screen
Select Item
+- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
The Module Version and USB Devices Enabled items show the
auto-detected values. If no USB device is detected, the item shows
None.
Select Screen
Select Item
+- Change Field
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
Select Screen
Select Item
+- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
Select Screen
Select Item
Enter Go to Sub Screen
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
Select Screen
Select Item
+- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
Select Screen
Select Item
+- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
2.6.3 Security
The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings.
Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options.
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
Boot
Security Settings <Enter> to change
password.
Supervisor Password : Not Installed <Enter> again to
User Password : Not Installed disabled password.
Change Supervisor Password
Change User Password
Select Screen
Select Item
Enter Change
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
If you forget your BIOS password, you can clear it by erasing the CMOS
Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. See section “1.9 Jumpers” 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.
Select Screen
Select Item
Enter Change
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
Select Screen
Select Item
Enter Go to Sub Screen
Tab Select Field
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc.
Pressing <Esc> does not immediately exit this menu. Select one of the
options from this menu or <F10> from the legend bar to exit.
If you attempt to exit the Setup program without saving your changes,
the program prompts you with a message asking if you want to save
your changes before exiting. Press <Enter> to save the changes while
exiting.
Discard Changes
This option allows you to discard the selections you made and restore the
previously saved values. After selecting this option, a confirmation appears.
Select [ O k ] to discard any changes and load the previously saved values.
Software
support
3.1 Installing an operating system
This motherboard supports Windows® 2000/XP operating systems (OS).
Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize
the features of your hardware.
Click an icon to
display support
CD/motherboard
information
The screen display and drivers option may not be the same for different
operating system versions.
ASUS PC Probe II
This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system
voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems. This utility helps you
keep your computer in healthy operating condition.
ASUS Update
The ASUS Update utility allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in a
Windows® environment. This utility requires an Internet connection either
through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP).
Anti-virus utility
The anti-virus utility scans, identifies, and removes computer viruses. View
the online help for detailed information.
The screen display and utilities option may not be the same for different
operating system versions.
Most user manual files are in Portable Document Format (PDF). Install
the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the U t i l i t i e s m e n u before opening
a user manual file.
Motherboard Info
Displays the general specifications of the motherboard.
Filelist
Displays the contents of the support CD and a brief description of each in
text format.