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ii E3921 First Edition August 2008 Copyright © 2008 ASUST eK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmi.
iii Contents Notices ......................................................................................................... vi Safety information ..................................................................................... vii About this guide .
iv Contents 1.10 Connectors ................................................................................. 1-28 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors .................................................. 1-28 1.10.2 Internal connectors ........................
v Contents 2.5 Power menu ................................................................................ 2-29 2.5.1 Suspend Mode ............................................................. 2-29 2.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support ..............................
vi 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.
vii Safety information Electrical safety • T o 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.
viii About this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and conguring the motherboard. How this guide is organized This manual contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports.
ix Conventions used in this guide T o ensure that you perform certain tasks properly , take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. T ypography Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select. Italics Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.
x P5N7A-VM specications summary (continued on the next page) CPU LGA775 socket for Intel ® Core™2 Quad/Core™2 Extreme/Core™2 Duo/Pentium ® dual-core/Celeron ® dual-core/Celeron ® processo.
xi P5N7A-VM specications summary Storage Southbridge - 5 x Serial A T A 3.0 Gb/s ports - 1 x External SA T A 3Gb/s port - Supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 0+1, and JBOD conguration JMicron .
xii P5N7A-VM specications summary Rear panel connectors 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port 1 x VGA port 1 x Optical S/PDIF Out port 1 x DisplayPort 1 x HDMI port 1 x DVI port 1 x External SA T A port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8-channel audio ports BIOS features 8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, Green, PnP , DMI v2.
1 Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports..
1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.1 Welcome! Thank you for buying an ASUS ® P5N7A-VM motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it another stando.
ASUS P5N7A-VM 1-3 NVIDIA GeForce 9300 Chipset The NVIDIA GeForce ® 9300 motherboard GPU is the industry’s rst desktop PC singlechip solution for Intel CPUs integrating multiple dedicated processors for DirectX 10 shader model 4.
1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Due to chipset limitation, DisplayPort on this motherboard only supports video signals. DisplayPort This motherboard introduces the new digital display interface standard - DisplayPort. This new design features a small and user-friendly connector .
ASUS P5N7A-VM 1-5 HDMI TM Interface High-Deniton Multimedia Interface (HDMI) is the rst and only industry-supported, uncompressed, all digital audio and video interface via a single cable and is HDCP compliant allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-ray Disc and other protected content.
1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you easy ways to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up your favorite settings. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to the motherboard.
ASUS P5N7A-VM 1-7 1.3.4 ASUS Intelligent Overclocking features C.P .R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P .R. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case the system hangs due to overclocking. When the system hangs due to overclocking, C.
1-8 Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.4 Before you proceed T ake note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component.
ASUS P5N7A-VM 1-9 1.5 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the conguration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard ts into it. Ensure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.
1-10 Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.5.3 Motherboard layout Refer to 1.10 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors.
ASUS P5N7A-VM 1-1 1 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel ® Core ™ 2 Quad/Core ™ 2 Extreme/Core ™ 2 Duo/Pentium ® Extreme/Pentium ® D/ Pentium ® 4 processors.
1-12 Chapter 1: Product Introduction 3. Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow to a 135º angle. 4. Lift the load plate with your thumb and forenger to a 100º angle (A), then push the PnP cap from the load plate window to remove (B). T o prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU.
ASUS P5N7A-VM 1-13 The CPU ts in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! 6. Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the retention tab.
1-14 Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.6.2 Installling the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel ® Core™ 2 Quad/Core™ 2 Duo/Pentium D/Pentium ® 4/Celeron ® processor require a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance.
ASUS P5N7A-VM 1-15 • Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector . • We recommend you to install the chassis fan for better thermal state. 3. When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_F AN.
1-16 Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan T o uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard.
ASUS P5N7A-VM 1-17 5. Rotate each fastener clockwise to ensure correct orientation when reinstalling. Narrow end of the groove Refer to the documentation in the boxed or stand-alone CPU fan package for detailed information on CPU fan installation. The narrow end of the groove should point outward after resetting.
1-18 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Channel Sockets Channel A DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 Channel B DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets.
ASUS P5N7A-VM 1-19 • Y ou may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel conguration. Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for single-channel operation.
1-20 Chapter 1: Product Introduction (continued on the next page) 512MB Kingmax KLCC28F-A8KB5 N/A Kingmax SS KKEA88B4LAUG-29DX • • 1G Kingmax KLCD48F-A8KB5 N/A Kingmax DS KKEA88B4LAUG-29DX • • • 512MB Apacer AU512E667C5KBGC 5 Apacer SS AM4B5708GQJS7E06332F • 512MB Apacer 78.
ASUS P5N7A-VM 1-21 (continued on the next page) 2G Kingston KHX6400D2/2G N/A Kingston DS Heat-Sink Package • • 4G Kingston KVR800D2N6/4G N/A Elpida DS E2108ABSE-8G-E • • 512MB Kingston KVR800D.
1-22 Chapter 1: Product Introduction SS - Single-sided/DS - Double - sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports one module inserted in any slot as Single-channel memory conguration. • B*: Supports one pair of modules inserted into either the yellow slots or the black slots as one pair of Dual-channel memory conguration.
ASUS P5N7A-VM 1-23 1.7.3 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 both the motherboard and the components. T o install a DIMM: 1. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward.
1-24 Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.8 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. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card T o install an expansion card: 1.
ASUS P5N7A-VM 1-25 1.8.3 Interrupt assignments IRQ Priority Standard function 0 1 System timer 1 2 Keyboard controller 2 – Re-direct to IRQ#9 3 1 1 IRQ holder for PCI steering* 4 12 Communications p.
1-26 Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.8.4 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specications.
ASUS P5N7A-VM 1-27 1.9 Jumper 1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the Real T ime Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. Y ou can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data.
1-28 Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.10 Connectors 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors LAN port LED indications SPEED LED ACT/LINK LED LAN port Activity/Link LED Speed LED Status Description Status Descrip.
ASUS P5N7A-VM 1-29 Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel conguration Refer to the audio conguration table below for the function of the audio ports in 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel conguration.
1-30 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Playback of HD DVD and Blu-Ray Discs The speed and bandwidth of the CPU/Memory , DVD player , and drivers will affect the playback quality . Using the CPU/Memory of higher speed and bandwidth with the higher-version DVD player and drivers will upgrade the playback quality .
ASUS P5N7A-VM 1-31 3. Digital audio co nne cto r (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT for ASUS HDMI VGA card) This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port(s). If you are using an ASUS HDMI-equipped graphics card, connect the HDMI card to this connector with a S/PDIF Out cable.
1-32 Chapter 1: Product Introduction 4. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) The onboard IDE connector is for the Ultra DMA 133/100 signal cable. There are three connectors on each Ultra DMA 133/100 signal cable: blue, black, and gray .
ASUS P5N7A-VM 1-33 5. NVIDIA nForce 730i Serial A T A connectors (7-pin SA T A1 [red], SA T A2 [red], SA T A4 [red], SA T A5 [black], SA T A6 [black]) These connectors are for the Serial A T A signal cables for Serial A T A hard disk drives. • Connect the right-angle side of SA T A signal cable to SA T A device.
1-34 Chapter 1: Product Introduction 6. LPT connector (26-1 pin LPT) The LPT (Line Printing T erminal) connector supports devices such as a printer . LPT standardizes as IEEE 1394, which is the parallel port interface on IBM PC-compatible computers. 7.
ASUS P5N7A-VM 1-35 8. Optical drive audio co nne cto r (4-pin CD) These connectors allow you to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner , or MPEG card. 9. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_F AN, 3-pin CHA_F AN, 3-pin PWR_F AN) The fan c onnect ors su pport co oling fans o f 350 mA~2000 mA (24 W max.
1-36 Chapter 1: Product Introduction 10. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) This connector is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch.
ASUS P5N7A-VM 1-37 • For a fully congured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with A TX 12 V Specication 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 400 W . • Do not forget to connect the 4-pin EA TX12V power plug; otherwise, the system will not boot.
1-38 Chapter 1: Product Introduction • 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 . The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system power , and blinks when the system is in sleep mode.
ASUS P5N7A-VM 1-39 ASUS Q-Connector (system panel) Y ou can use the ASUS Q-Connector to connect/disconnect chassis front panel cables in a few steps. Refer to the instructions below to install the ASUS Q-Connector . 1. Connect the front panel cables to the ASUS Q-Connector .
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2 Chapter 2: 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.
2-2 Chapter 2: 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. 1. ASUS Update : Updates the BIOS in Windows ® environment. 2. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using a oppy disk or USB ash disk.
ASUS P5N7A-VM 2-3 Quit all Windows ® applications before you update the BIOS using this utility . 3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network trafc, or click Auto Select . Click Next . Updating the BIOS through the Internet T o update the BIOS through the Internet: 1.
2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Updating the BIOS through a BIOS le T o update the BIOS through a BIOS le: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows ® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate . The ASUS Update main window appears.
ASUS P5N7A-VM 2-5 2.1.2 Creating a bootable oppy disk 1. Do either one of the following to create a bootable oppy disk. DOS environment a. Insert a 1.44MB oppy disk into the drive. b. At the DOS prompt, type format A: / S then press <Enter>.
2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS setup T o update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2: 1. Visit the ASUS website (www .asus.com) to download the latest BIOS le for the motherboard. 2. Save the BIOS le to a oppy disk or a USB ash disk, then restart the system. 2.
ASUS P5N7A-VM 2-7 2.1.4 AFUDOS utility The AFUDOS utility allows you to update the BIOS le in DOS environment using a bootable oppy disk with the updated BIOS le. This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS le that you can use as backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process.
2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support DVD to the bootable oppy disk you created earlier . 3. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the prompt type: afudos /i[lename] where [lename] is the latest or the original BIOS le on the bootable oppy disk.
ASUS P5N7A-VM 2-9 • Prepare the motherboard support DVD, the oppy disk, or the USB ash disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using this utility . • For the P5N7A-VM motherboard, this utility will not function when you use a P A T A optical drive.
2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for oppy... Floppy not found! Checking for DVD-ROM... DVD-ROM found! Reading le “ P5N7AVM.ROM”. Completed. Start ashing... When no oppy disk is found, the utility automatically checks the optical drive for the original or updated BIOS le.
ASUS P5N7A-VM 2-1 1 2.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) chip that you can update using the provided utility described in section “2.
2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.2.2 Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items: Main For changing the basic system conguration Advanced For changing the advanced system se.
ASUS P5N7A-VM 2-13 2.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specic items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (Advanced, Power , Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items.
2-14 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic system information. 2.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx] Allows you to set the system time. 2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you to set the system date.
ASUS P5N7A-VM 2-15 2.3.4 SA T A 1/2/4; ESA T A 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.
2-16 Chapter 2: BIOS setup SMART Monitoring [Auto] Enables or disables the S.M.A.R.T . (Self-Monitoring Analysis and Reporting T echnology) capability of your hard drive. This features allows your system to report read/write errors of the hard drive and to issue warnings when a third party hardware monitor utility is installed.
ASUS P5N7A-VM 2-17 2.3.6 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specications. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specication.
2-18 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. T ake caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect eld values can cause the system to malfunction.
ASUS P5N7A-VM 2-19 2.4.1 CPU Conguration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc.
2-20 Chapter 2: BIOS setup CPU TM Function [Enabled] Enables or disables Intel ® CPU Thermal Monitor (TM) function, a CPU overheating protection function.
ASUS P5N7A-VM 2-21 The following two items appear when the System Clock Mode item is set to [Linked]. FSB - Memory Ratio [Auto] Allows you to select the FSB - Memory ratio. Conguration options: [Auto] [1:1] [5:4] [3:2] [Sync Mode] FSB Clock (MHz) [1066] Allows you to set the FSB frequency ranging from 400-2500 (MHz).
2-22 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Memory Over V oltage [Auto] Allows you to set the Memory Over V oltage. Use +/- to adjust the voltage. The increment is 0.00625V . The standard value is 1.85000V . Conguration options: [Auto] [Min = 1.850000V] [Max = 2.24375V] Chipset Over V oltage [Auto] Allows you to set the Chipset Over V oltage.
ASUS P5N7A-VM 2-23 tWTR [Auto] Allows you to set tWTR. Conguration options:[Auto] [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] Burst Length [Auto] Allows you to set the burst length. Conguration options:[Auto] [4] 2.4.3 Chipset The Chipset menu allows you to change the advanced chipset settings.
2-24 Chapter 2: BIOS setup iGPU and Ext-VGA Selection [Disable iGPU if Ex] Allows you to select the internal VGA card or the external VGA card to display .
ASUS P5N7A-VM 2-25 2.4.4 OnBoard Devices Conguration Onboard Device Conguraiton Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Parallel Port Address [378] Parallel Port Mode [Normal] Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7] AZALIA Audio [Auto] Front Panel Type [HD Audio] SPDIF Mode Setting [SPDIF Output] Allows BIOS to Select Serial Port1 Base Addreses.
2-26 Chapter 2: BIOS setup AZALIA Audio [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the AZALIA Audio. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Front Panel T ype [HD Audio] Allows you to set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC’97 or high-denition audio depending on the audio standard that the front panel audio module supports.
ASUS P5N7A-VM 2-27 2.4.5 USB Conguration The items in this menu allows you to change the USB-related features. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the conguration options. The USB Devices Enabled item shows auto-detected values. If no USB device is detected, the item shows None .
2-28 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.4.6 PCIPnP The PCI PnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. T ake caution when changing the settings of the PCI PnP menu items. Incorrect eld values can cause the system to malfunction.
ASUS P5N7A-VM 2-29 2.5 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced Power Management (APM). Select an item then press <Enter> to display the conguration options. Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.
2-30 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.5.4 APM Conguration Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc.
ASUS P5N7A-VM 2-31 2.5.5 Hardware Monitor v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc. Select Screen Select Item +- Change Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit CPU Temperature v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc.
2-32 Chapter 2: BIOS setup CPU Fan Prole [Optimal] Allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the CPU Q-Fan. When set to [Optimal], the CPU fan automatically adjusts depending on the CPU temperature.
ASUS P5N7A-VM 2-33 2.6 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. Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.
2-34 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.6.2 Boot Settings Conguration Boot Settings Conguration Quick Boot [Enabled] Full Screen Logo [Enabled] AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Bootup Num-Lock [On] Wait for ‘F1’ if Error [Enabled] Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display [Enabled] Allows BIOS to skip certain tests while booting.
ASUS P5N7A-VM 2-35 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 conguration options. Select Screen Select Item Enter Change F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.
2-36 Chapter 2: BIOS setup <Enter> to change password. <Enter> again to disabled password. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Security Settings Supervisor Password :Installed User Password :Installed.
ASUS P5N7A-VM 2-37 2.7 Tools menu The T ools menu items allow you to congure options for special functions. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu. Select Screen Select Item +- Change Field Enter Go to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.
2-38 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.7.2 Express Gate [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Express Gate feature. The ASUS Express Gate feature is a unique instant-on environment that provides quick access to the Internet browser and Skype.
ASUS P5N7A-VM 2-39 2.8 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. Exit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Discard Changes Load Setup Defaults Exit system setup after saving the changes.
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3 Chapter 3: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package..
3-2 Chapter 3: Software support If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer , browse the contents of the support DVD to locate the le ASSETUP .EXE from the BIN folder .
ASUS P5N7A-VM 3-3 3.2.2 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 Anti-Virus and Drivers Utility Launches the ASUS installation wizard for anti-virus and drivers utility .
3-4 Chapter 3: Software support 3.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. Click to display the next page Click to return to the previous page ASUS InstAll - Installation Wizard for Utilities Launches the ASUS InstallAll installation wizard for utilities.
ASUS P5N7A-VM 3-5 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 AI Nap Installs the ASUS AI Nap application.
3-6 Chapter 3: Software support 3.2.4 Make Disk menu The Make Disk menu allows you to make a RAID driver disk. NVIDIA 32/64bit XP AHCI Driver Allows you to create the NVIDIA 32/64-bit XP AHCI Driver disk for Windows ® XP Operating System (OS).
ASUS P5N7A-VM 3-7 3.2.4 Manual menu The Manual menu contains a list of supplementary user manuals. Click an item to open the folder of the user manual. Most user manual les are in Portable Document Format (PDF). Install the Adobe ® Acrobat ® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a user manual le.
3-8 Chapter 3: Software support 3.2.6 Other information The icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the support DVD. Click an icon to display the specied information. Motherboard Info Displays the general specications of the motherboard.
ASUS P5N7A-VM 3-9 T echnical support Form Displays the ASUS T echnical Support Request Form that you have to ll out when requesting technical support. Filelist Displays the contents of the support DVD and a brief description of each in text format.
3-10 Chapter 3: Software support 3.3 Software information Most of the applications in the support DVD have wizards that will conveniently guide you through the installation. View the online help or readme le that comes with the software application for more information.
ASUS P5N7A-VM 3-1 1 The First Screen Express Gate’s rst screen appears within a few seconds after you power on the computer . From here, you can immediately start the web browser or Skype. Y ou can also choose to continue booting normally (e.g. to your installed OS such as Windows), enter BIOS setup, or power off.
3-12 Chapter 3: Software support Knowing the Express Gate hot-keys Here is a list of common-used hot-keys for Express Gate. In the First Screen: Key Function P AUSE/BREAK Power-off ESC Continue to boo.
ASUS P5N7A-VM 3-13 • Screen Settings : Choose the most optimal screen resolution for your display . • V olume Control : Control the volume for your speaker output, microphone input, etc. The rst-time Wizard will run again when you enter the Express Gate environment after clearing its settings.
3-14 Chapter 3: Software support ASUS Express Gate supports le uploading from SA T A HDDs, ODDs and USB drive and downloading to USB drives only . Using the LaunchBar The LaunchBar has several system icons that show you various system statuses and let you congure individual Express Gate settings.
ASUS P5N7A-VM 3-15 Network Power off Enter OS Cancel and return to Express Gate Restart Check to save user prole Open Conguration Panel Click to change LaunchBar options (auto-hide, docking position, etc). Click to show the “ASUS Utility” panel (if supported).
3-16 Chapter 3: Software support 3. Make the proper network congurations. Each network interface is enabled immediately when you check the box next to it. • If you use a network cable connected to a home router (which is then connected to your DSL/cable modem), enable LAN1.
ASUS P5N7A-VM 3-17 Using the Photo Manager Express Gate provides a easy-to-use Photo Manager that allows you to view pictures stored in your hard drive or external storage devices (such as USB dongles, card readers, or optical disks).
3-18 Chapter 3: Software support Conguring Express Gate in BIOS Setup Enter BIOS setup by pressing DEL key after powering on or by clicking on the BIOS setup icon on Express Gate’s rst screen. Express Gate conguration options are under the T ools menu.
ASUS P5N7A-VM 3-19 3.4 Creating a RAID driver disk A oppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing Windows ® XP operating system on a hard disk drive that is included in a RAID set. For Windows ® Vista TM operating system, use either the motherboard support DVD or a USB device with the RAID driver .
3-20 Chapter 3: Software support T o install the RAID driver in Windows ® XP: 1. During the OS installation, the system prompts you to press the F6 key to install third-party SCSI or RAID driver . 2. Press <F6> then insert the oppy disk with RAID driver into the oppy disk drive.
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Maar de belangrijkste taak van de handleiding is om de gebruiker bij het oplossen van problemen te helpen met Asus P5N7A-VM . Bijna altijd, zal je daar het vinden Troubleshooting met de meest voorkomende storingen en defecten #MANUAl# samen met de instructies over hun opplosinge. Zelfs als je zelf niet kan om het probleem op te lossen, zal de instructie je de weg wijzen naar verdere andere procedure, bijv. door contact met de klantenservice of het dichtstbijzijnde servicecentrum.
