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Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1: Product introduction
Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1: Product introduction
Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.1 Welcome!
Thank you for buying an ASUSThank you for buying an ASUS
Thank you for buying an ASUSThank you for buying an ASUS
Thank you for buying an ASUS
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A8N-VM CSM motherboard! A8N-VM CSM motherboard!
A8N-VM CSM motherboard! A8N-VM CSM motherboard!
A8N-VM CSM motherboard!
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.
If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
1.2 Package contents
Check your motherboard package for the following items.
MotherboardMotherboard
MotherboardMotherboard
Motherboard ASUS A8N-VM CSM motherboard
CablesCables
CablesCables
Cables 2 x Serial ATA signal cables
1 x Serial ATA power cable for two Serial ATA devices
1 x IEEE 1394 1-port module
1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable
1 x IDE cable
1 x Floppy disk drive cable
AccessoyAccessoy
AccessoyAccessoy
Accessoy I/O shield
Application CDApplication CD
Application CDApplication CD
Application CD ASUS motherboard support CD
DocumentationDocumentation
DocumentationDocumentation
Documentation User guide
1.3 Special features
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Product highlightsProduct highlights
Product highlightsProduct highlights
Product highlights
Latest processor technology Latest processor technology
Latest processor technology Latest processor technology
Latest processor technology
The motherboard comes with a 939-pin surface mount, Zero Insertion
Force (ZIF) socket that supports AMD
Athlon™ 64/Athlon™ 64 FX/Athlon™
64 X2 processors. With an integrated low-latency high-bandwidth memory
controller and a highly-scalable HyperTransport™ technology-based system
bus, the motherboard provides a powerful platform for your diverse
computing needs, increased office productivity, and enhanced digital media
experience. See page 1-9.