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...may not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). Product warranty or service will not be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are used only for backup purposes, ...without intent to the owners' benefit, without the express written permission of alteration is defaced or missing. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE,...
...may not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). Product warranty or service will not be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are used only for backup purposes, ...without intent to the owners' benefit, without the express written permission of alteration is defaced or missing. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE,...
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Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide viii M2A-MX specifications summary x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-4 1.4 Before you proceed 1-6 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-7 1.5.1 Motherboard layout 1-7 1.5.2 Placement direction 1-8 1.5.3 Screw holes 1-8 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-9 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-9 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan 1-11 1.7 ...
Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide viii M2A-MX specifications summary x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-4 1.4 Before you proceed 1-6 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-7 1.5.1 Motherboard layout 1-7 1.5.2 Placement direction 1-8 1.5.3 Screw holes 1-8 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-9 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-9 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan 1-11 1.7 ...
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...™ x16 slot 1 x PCI Express™ x1 slot 2 x PCI slots Integrated ATI Radeon X1200 VPU graphics Note: Max. M2A-MX specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Graphics Storage High Definition Audio LAN BIOS features Manageability Special features USB Support AMD socket AM2 ...BIOS, Green, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI v3.0, SM BIOS 2.5 WfM2.0, DMI2.0, WOL by PME, WOR, PXE ASUS Q-Fan ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS EZ Flash ASUS MyLogo™ Supports up to 10 USB 2.0 / 1.1 ports (6 ports at back panel) (continued on the next page) ...
...™ x16 slot 1 x PCI Express™ x1 slot 2 x PCI slots Integrated ATI Radeon X1200 VPU graphics Note: Max. M2A-MX specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Graphics Storage High Definition Audio LAN BIOS features Manageability Special features USB Support AMD socket AM2 ...BIOS, Green, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI v3.0, SM BIOS 2.5 WfM2.0, DMI2.0, WOL by PME, WOR, PXE ASUS Q-Fan ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS EZ Flash ASUS MyLogo™ Supports up to 10 USB 2.0 / 1.1 ports (6 ports at back panel) (continued on the next page) ...
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xi x 7.6 in . M2A-MX specifications summary Rear panel Internal connectors Power Requirement Accessories Form Factor Support CD 1 x Parallel port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x VGA Out port 1 x COM port 1 x ... ATA signal cable 1 x SATA power cable 1 x UltraDMA 133 / 100 / 66 1 x Floppy disk drive cable 1 x I/O Shield User guide MicroATX: 9.6 in . (24.5 cm x 19.4 cm) Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Live Update utility AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Utility Anti-virus software (OEM version) *Specifications are subject to change without notice.
xi x 7.6 in . M2A-MX specifications summary Rear panel Internal connectors Power Requirement Accessories Form Factor Support CD 1 x Parallel port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x VGA Out port 1 x COM port 1 x ... ATA signal cable 1 x SATA power cable 1 x UltraDMA 133 / 100 / 66 1 x Floppy disk drive cable 1 x I/O Shield User guide MicroATX: 9.6 in . (24.5 cm x 19.4 cm) Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Live Update utility AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Utility Anti-virus software (OEM version) *Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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The AMD SB600 chipset buid-in packets. See pages 1-30 and 2-17 for details. ASUS M2A-MX 1- See page 1-30 and 2-17 for details. See page 1-13 for details. This high speed interface is the latest AMD chipset designed to ... four SATA connectors. DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory which features data transfer rates of your gaming and multimedia experience with existing PCI specifications. PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect technology that speeds up to meet the higher bandwidth requirements...
The AMD SB600 chipset buid-in packets. See pages 1-30 and 2-17 for details. ASUS M2A-MX 1- See page 1-30 and 2-17 for details. See page 1-13 for details. This high speed interface is the latest AMD chipset designed to ... four SATA connectors. DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory which features data transfer rates of your gaming and multimedia experience with existing PCI specifications. PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect technology that speeds up to meet the higher bandwidth requirements...
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USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from the 12 Mbps bandwidth on USB 2.0. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you can connect your computer to home theater decoders to your system ...See page 2-9 for details. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction See pages 1-25, 1-27 and 1-32 for details. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS Q-Fan technology The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly adjusts the CPU fan speeds according to the system loading to use a DOS-based utility or boot from the...
USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from the 12 Mbps bandwidth on USB 2.0. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you can connect your computer to home theater decoders to your system ...See page 2-9 for details. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction See pages 1-25, 1-27 and 1-32 for details. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS Q-Fan technology The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly adjusts the CPU fan speeds according to the system loading to use a DOS-based utility or boot from the...
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ASUS M2A-MX 1-23 The figure shows a LAN card installed on a PCI slot. 1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. The figure shows a graphics card installed on the PCI Express x1 slot. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot... This motherboard has supports PCI Express x16 graphic cards that comply with PCI Express specifications. 1.8.3 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with the...
ASUS M2A-MX 1-23 The figure shows a LAN card installed on a PCI slot. 1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. The figure shows a graphics card installed on the PCI Express x1 slot. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot... This motherboard has supports PCI Express x16 graphic cards that comply with PCI Express specifications. 1.8.3 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with the...
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... ATA 3.0 Gb/s is faster than the standard parallel ATA with Serial ATA 1.5Gb/s specification. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for details. 1-30 Chapter 1: Product introduction M2A-MX M2A-MX SATA Connectors R SATA1 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND SATA2 GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2...
... ATA 3.0 Gb/s is faster than the standard parallel ATA with Serial ATA 1.5Gb/s specification. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for details. 1-30 Chapter 1: Product introduction M2A-MX M2A-MX SATA Connectors R SATA1 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND SATA2 GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2...
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These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC R M2A-MX USB56 1 USB78 1 USB910 1 USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5... 1394 cable to 480 Mbps connection speed. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, USB910) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. R M2A-MX 1-32 Chapter 1: Product introduction Optical drive audio in connector (4-pin CD) These connectors allow you to a slot opening at the back of...
These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC R M2A-MX USB56 1 USB78 1 USB910 1 USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5... 1394 cable to 480 Mbps connection speed. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, USB910) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. R M2A-MX 1-32 Chapter 1: Product introduction Optical drive audio in connector (4-pin CD) These connectors allow you to a slot opening at the back of...
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M2A-MX • We recommend that you intend to install additional devices. 1-34 Chapter 1: Product introduction This PSU type has 24-pin and 4-pin power plugs. • ... plugs, make sure that the 20-pin power plug can provide at least 15 A on +12 V and that you intend to use an ATX 12 V Specification 2.0‑compliant power supply unit (PSU) with a minimum of 300 W. R 11. The plugs from the power supply are for an ATX power supply. Find the...
M2A-MX • We recommend that you intend to install additional devices. 1-34 Chapter 1: Product introduction This PSU type has 24-pin and 4-pin power plugs. • ... plugs, make sure that the 20-pin power plug can provide at least 15 A on +12 V and that you intend to use an ATX 12 V Specification 2.0‑compliant power supply unit (PSU) with a minimum of 300 W. R 11. The plugs from the power supply are for an ATX power supply. Find the...
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... The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for the menu items. If an item is a brief description of options. Refer to "2.2.7 Pop-up window." 2.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display a pop-up window ASUS M2A-MX 2-13 Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10...
... The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for the menu items. If an item is a brief description of options. Refer to "2.2.7 Pop-up window." 2.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display a pop-up window ASUS M2A-MX 2-13 Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10...
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...options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Enables or disables the LBA mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS M2A-MX 2-15 These items show N/A if no IDE device is either a ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive. Setting to the system. When set to ... dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and SMART monitoring). These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Block Mode [Auto] Enables or disables data multi-sectors transfers. Setting to display...
...options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Enables or disables the LBA mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS M2A-MX 2-15 These items show N/A if no IDE device is either a ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive. Setting to the system. When set to ... dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and SMART monitoring). These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Block Mode [Auto] Enables or disables data multi-sectors transfers. Setting to display...
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... Size : 448MB Onboard LAN MAC Address Address : To Be Filled By O.E.M. AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory Onboard LAN MAC Address Displays the onboard LAN MAC address 2-18 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.3.7 System Information This...
... Size : 448MB Onboard LAN MAC Address Address : To Be Filled By O.E.M. AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory Onboard LAN MAC Address Displays the onboard LAN MAC address 2-18 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.3.7 System Information This...
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...to enable or disable the USB Controllers. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Legacy USB Support [Auto] Allows you to [PCI Device], the specific IRQ is a workaround for legacy ISA devices. Setting to Auto allows the system to enable or disable support for use of USB devices at startup...USB 2.0 controller in this menu allows you to [Reserved], the IRQ is detected, the item shows None. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M2A-MX 2-27 Configuration options: [PCI Device] [Reserved] 2.4.6 USB Configuration The items in HiSpeed (480 Mbps) or Full Speed (12 Mbps).
...to enable or disable the USB Controllers. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Legacy USB Support [Auto] Allows you to [PCI Device], the specific IRQ is a workaround for legacy ISA devices. Setting to Auto allows the system to enable or disable support for use of USB devices at startup...USB 2.0 controller in this menu allows you to [Reserved], the IRQ is detected, the item shows None. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M2A-MX 2-27 Configuration options: [PCI Device] [Reserved] 2.4.6 USB Configuration The items in HiSpeed (480 Mbps) or Full Speed (12 Mbps).
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... Circuit (ASIC). APM Configuration Hardware Monitor 2.5.1 Suspend Mode [Auto] Allows you to add additional tables as per ACPI 2.0 specifications. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.3 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Allows you to select the USB mass storage reset delay time. Exit Suspend Mode [Auto] ACPI 2.0 Support [...
... Circuit (ASIC). APM Configuration Hardware Monitor 2.5.1 Suspend Mode [Auto] Allows you to add additional tables as per ACPI 2.0 specifications. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.3 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Allows you to select the USB mass storage reset delay time. Exit Suspend Mode [Auto] ACPI 2.0 Support [...
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... Q-Fan function that monitors the CPU/System temperature and smartly adjust the fan speed. Select Ignored if you do not wish to the chassis, the specific field shows N/A. 2.5.5 Hardware Monitor Hardware Monitor CPU Temperature [38ºC/100ºF] CPU Fan Speed [3260RPM] Chassis Fan Speed [N/A] VCORE Voltage [ 1.424V] 3.3V Voltage [ 3.296V...
... Q-Fan function that monitors the CPU/System temperature and smartly adjust the fan speed. Select Ignored if you do not wish to the chassis, the specific field shows N/A. 2.5.5 Hardware Monitor Hardware Monitor CPU Temperature [38ºC/100ºF] CPU Fan Speed [3260RPM] Chassis Fan Speed [N/A] VCORE Voltage [ 1.424V] 3.3V Voltage [ 3.296V...
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Motherboard Info Displays the general specifications of the support CD. You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide. 3.2.7 Other information The icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the motherboard. 3- Chapter 3: Software support Click an icon to display the ASUS contact information. 3.2.6 ASUS Contact information Click the Contact tab to display the specified information.
Motherboard Info Displays the general specifications of the support CD. You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide. 3.2.7 Other information The icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the motherboard. 3- Chapter 3: Software support Click an icon to display the ASUS contact information. 3.2.6 ASUS Contact information Click the Contact tab to display the specified information.