Model: Asus A8N-VM/CSM
Processor: Socket 939 for AMD Athlon 64FX / Athlon 64 X2 / Athlon 64 -AMD64 architecture enables simultaneous 32- and 64-bit computingAMD Cool #39;n#39; Quiet Technology
Chipset: NVIDIA GeForce 6150 + nForce 430
Front Side Bus: 2000 / 1600 MT/s
Memory: 4 x 184-pin DIMM Sockets support max. 4GBDDR400/DDR333/DDR266 ECC/ non-ECC,un-buffered memoryDual Channel Architecture
VGA: Integrated GeForce 6 GPUHigh Definition Video Processing, Max. Resolution
Expansion Slots: 1 x PCI Express x161 x PCI Express x12 x PCI
Storage/RAID: 4 x Serial ATA I/II 3Gb/s
LAN: Integrated Gbit MAC with Marvell 88E1111 external PHY - NVIDIA ActiveArmor Firewall for secure networking
Audio: High Definition AudioADI AD1986A 5.1channel CODECSupport Jack-SensingS/PDIF out interface
IEEE 1394: VIA 6037 IEEE 1394 controller, supports 2x1394 ports
USB: 8 USB2.0 ports
Special Features: ASUS Q-FanASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall)ASUS EZ Flash*ASUS CrashFreeBIOS2*ASUS MyLogo2SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) from 200MHz to 240MHz at 1MHz increment
Back Panel I/O Ports: 1 x VGA/DVI out1 x VGA/RGB out4 x USB1 x IEEE 13941 x 5.1 channel Audio I/O1 x RJ451 x PS/2 Mouse1 x PS/2 Keyboard1 x Parallel
Internal I/O Connectors: 2 x USB 2.0 connector supports additional 4 USB 2.0 ports1 x IEEE 1394 connector1 x TV out connector1 x S/PDIF output connectorFront panel audio connectorCPU Fan / Chassis Fan connectorsChassis Intrusion connectorCD audio-in connector24-pin ATX power connector4-pin ATX 12V Power connector1 x COM connector
Support CD: DriversASUS PC Probe IIASUS LiveUpdate UtilityAMD Cool #39; n#39; Quiet UtilityAnti-virus software (OEM version)
Accessories: 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable2 x SATA cable2 x SATA power cable1 x IDE cable1 x FDD cable1 x I/O ShieldUser#39;s manual
BIOS: 4Mb Flash ROMAMI BIOSPnPDMI2.0WfM2.0SM BIOS 2.3ACPI 2.0
Form Factor: uATX Form Factor, 9.6#34;x 9.6#34;(24.5cm x 24.5cm)
AMD Flagship MicroATX Motherboard
A8N-VM CSM provides rich multimedia features for entertainment and advanced specifications for performance. Its unprecedented integreated video quality, Dual VGA out(DVI-D RGB), HD audio, TV out interface(with optional TV out module) and 1394a support make it as the best platform for the multimedia PC. On the other hand, its powerful specifications, such as AMD Athlon X2 CPU support, dual channel DDR 400, PCI-Express arcitechture, Gigibat LAN, and SATA II RAID 5 are supplied for the advanced users who want computing power most.
AMD Socket 939 Athlon 64FX/Athlon 64
This motherboard supports AMD 939-pin Athlon 64 FX/ /Athlon 64 X2/Athlon 64 processors which is based on 64-bit architecture. It features 2000 MT/s HyperTransport Bus, dual-channel un-buffered DDR400 memory support and AMD Cool 'n' Quiet! Technology
NVIDIA GeForce 6150/nForce 430
The NVIDIA GeForce 6150 GPU Northbridge supports Microsoft DirectX 9.0 Shader Model 3.0, dual VGA out ( DVI-D and RGB), NVIDIA PureVideo Technology with unprecedented integrated video quality, TV-out, and PCI Express interface. The NVIDIA nForce 430 MCP Southbridge delivers NVIDIA Gigabit LAN with ActiveArmor Firewall for secure networking, and NVIDIA MediaShield storage management technology allowing easy RAID configuration (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, and RAID 5) for Serial ATA II.
AMD Cool 'n' Quiet! Technology
A8N-VM CSM supports AMD Cool 'n' Quiet! Technology, which monitors system operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and frequency for a cool and quiet environment.
Dual-Channel DDR400
Dual-channel DDR technology doubles the bandwidth of your system memory and hence boost the system performance to out perform any memory existing solutions in the market. System bottlenecks are eliminated with balanced architecture and peak bandwidths up to 6.4GB/s.
Dual VGA output
A8N-VM CSM is the first motherboard supporting DVI-D and RGB VGA output together. Users has the flexibility to choose to use either the traditional CRT montior or the latest LCD monitor with DVI interface, or even to use 2 displays to enjoy the benefit of dual display.
PCI Express Architecture
PCI Express is the latest I/O interconnect technology that will replace the existing PCI. With a bus bandwidth 4 times higher than that of AGP 8X interface, PCI Express x16 bus performs much better in applications such as 3D gaming.
Gigbit LAN
NVIDIA Gb LAN controller delivers transfer speeds up to ten times faster than conventional 10/100 Ethernet connections. Gigabit LAN is the networking standard for the early future and is ideal for handling large amounts of data such as video, audio, and voice.
SATA 3Gb/s
The A8N-VM CSM supports next-generation SATA hard drives based on the new SATA 3Gb/s storage specification. The onboard NVIDIA nForce 430 MCP southbridge allows RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, and RAID 5 configurations for four SATA connectors.
1394a
IEEE 1394a interface provides high speed digital interface for audio / video appliances such as digital television, digital video camcorders, storage peripherals other PC portable devices.
SoundMAX High Definition Audio
SoundMAX is the highest performing, most reliable and user-friendly PC audio solution for business professionals, audiophiles, musicians, and gamers. Hear crystal-clear quality from all your audio - MP3 playback, home theatre, advanced gaming, VOIP and more, and never worry - SoundMAX high-definition audio is there to enhance your experience!
ASUS Q-Fan Technology
Q-Fan intelligently adjusts fan speeds according to system loading to ensure quiet, cool and efficient operation.
ASUS MyLogo2
Turn your favorite photos into a 256-color boot logo to personalize your system.
ASUS CrashFree BIOS2
CrashFree BIOS2 now includes the BIOS auto-recovery function in a support CD. Users can reboot their systems through the support CD when a bootable disk is not available, and go through the simple BIOS auto-recovery process.
