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...includes description of the standard package. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the jumpers and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features ...Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to perform when installing system components. viii This chapter also lists the hardware ...
...includes description of the standard package. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the jumpers and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features ...Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to perform when installing system components. viii This chapter also lists the hardware ...
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... must press the enclosed key. Typography Bold text Italics Command Indicates a menu or an item to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to select. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to emphasize a word or a phrase. If you complete a task. Used to...
... must press the enclosed key. Typography Bold text Italics Command Indicates a menu or an item to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to select. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to emphasize a word or a phrase. If you complete a task. Used to...
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...illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. R M2N-VM SE HDMI 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction This is a reminder that you install or remove any component, ensure that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in the bag that came... 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 the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs...
...illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. R M2N-VM SE HDMI 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction This is a reminder that you install or remove any component, ensure that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in the bag that came... 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 the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs...
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Ensure that you install the heatsink and fan assembly. ASUS M2N-VM SE HDMI 1-11 CPU Fan CPU Heatsink Retention Module Base Retention bracket Retention bracket lock Your boxed CPU heatsink and fan assembly should come with installation instructions ... retention mechanism. If the instructions in this section do not have to remove the retention module base when installing the CPU or installing other motherboard components. • If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that the heatsink fits properly on the retention module base. • The ...
Ensure that you install the heatsink and fan assembly. ASUS M2N-VM SE HDMI 1-11 CPU Fan CPU Heatsink Retention Module Base Retention bracket Retention bracket lock Your boxed CPU heatsink and fan assembly should come with installation instructions ... retention mechanism. If the instructions in this section do not have to remove the retention module base when installing the CPU or installing other motherboard components. • If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that the heatsink fits properly on the retention module base. • The ...
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... recommend that you obtain memory modules from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for AM2+ platform only) Size Vendor Model CL Brand SS/ DS Component 1G 1G 1G 512MB 1G Kingston Corsair Corsair ADATA ADATA KHX8500D2K2/2GN CM2X1024-8500C5 CM2X1024-8500C5D M2OMIDG3H3160INC5Z M2OMIDG314720INC5Z N/A Kingston N/A Corsair 5 Corsair 5 ADATA 5 ADATA SS Heat...
... recommend that you obtain memory modules from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for AM2+ platform only) Size Vendor Model CL Brand SS/ DS Component 1G 1G 1G 512MB 1G Kingston Corsair Corsair ADATA ADATA KHX8500D2K2/2GN CM2X1024-8500C5 CM2X1024-8500C5D M2OMIDG3H3160INC5Z M2OMIDG314720INC5Z N/A Kingston N/A Corsair 5 Corsair 5 ADATA 5 ADATA SS Heat...
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Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667 MHz capability Size Vendor Model CL Brand SS/ DS Component DIMM support A* B* 256MB Kingston KVR667D2N5/256 N/A Kingston SS D3216TLSAKL3U • • 256MB Kingston KVR667D2N5/256 N/A Infineon SS HYB18T256800AF3SW65 33154 • • 512MB Kingston KVR667D2N5/512 N/A ...
Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667 MHz capability Size Vendor Model CL Brand SS/ DS Component DIMM support A* B* 256MB Kingston KVR667D2N5/256 N/A Kingston SS D3216TLSAKL3U • • 256MB Kingston KVR667D2N5/256 N/A Infineon SS HYB18T256800AF3SW65 33154 • • 512MB Kingston KVR667D2N5/512 N/A ...
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...-CD5 M378T6553BG0-CD5 HYMP532U64CP6-C4 AB HYMP512U64CP8-C4 AB MT 16HTF6464AG-53EB2 MT 16HTF6464AG-53EB2 MT 16HTF12864AY-53EA1 VS512MB533D2 VS512MB533D2 VS1GB533D2 CL Brand SS/ DS Component DIMM support A* B* N/A Elpida SS E5116AF-5C-E • • N/A Infineon SS HYB18T512800AF3733336550 • • N/A Kingston DS D6408TLRAGL37U • • N/A Samsung ...; N/A Corsair DS MIII0052532M8CEC • • N/A Corsair DS MI110052532M8CEC • • N/A Corsair DS 64M8CFEGQIB0900718 • • (continued on the next page) ASUS M2N-VM SE HDMI 1-17
...-CD5 M378T6553BG0-CD5 HYMP532U64CP6-C4 AB HYMP512U64CP8-C4 AB MT 16HTF6464AG-53EB2 MT 16HTF6464AG-53EB2 MT 16HTF12864AY-53EA1 VS512MB533D2 VS512MB533D2 VS1GB533D2 CL Brand SS/ DS Component DIMM support A* B* N/A Elpida SS E5116AF-5C-E • • N/A Infineon SS HYB18T512800AF3733336550 • • N/A Kingston DS D6408TLRAGL37U • • N/A Samsung ...; N/A Corsair DS MIII0052532M8CEC • • N/A Corsair DS MI110052532M8CEC • • N/A Corsair DS 64M8CFEGQIB0900718 • • (continued on the next page) ASUS M2N-VM SE HDMI 1-17
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Double - Single-sided / DS - Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports one module inserted into any slot as Single-... Elpida EBE51UD8ABFA-5C-E Transcend 512MB DDR2 533 ECC Kingmax KLBC28F-A8KB4 Kingmax KLBB68F-36EP4 Kingmax KLBC28F-A8EB4 ADATA M2OAD2G3H3166I1B52 ADATA M20AD2H3J4170I1B53 CL Brand SS/ DS Component DIMM support A* B* N/A Elpida SS E5108AB-5C-E • • N/A Micron SS 6ND22D9GCT(ECC) • • N/A Kingmax SS KKEA88B4IAK-37 • • N/A Elpida SS ...
Double - Single-sided / DS - Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports one module inserted into any slot as Single-... Elpida EBE51UD8ABFA-5C-E Transcend 512MB DDR2 533 ECC Kingmax KLBC28F-A8KB4 Kingmax KLBB68F-36EP4 Kingmax KLBC28F-A8EB4 ADATA M2OAD2G3H3166I1B52 ADATA M20AD2H3J4170I1B53 CL Brand SS/ DS Component DIMM support A* B* N/A Elpida SS E5108AB-5C-E • • N/A Micron SS 6ND22D9GCT(ECC) • • N/A Kingmax SS KKEA88B4IAK-37 • • N/A Elpida SS ...
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Align a DIMM on the socket. 3. ASUS M2N-VM SE HDMI 1-19 Remove the DIMM from the socket. Failure to do not support DDR DIMMs. Do not install DDR DIMMs to both the motherboard and the components. 1. The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in only one direction. Simultaneously press... the retaining clips outward to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap 1 back in place and the DIMM is properly seated....
Align a DIMM on the socket. 3. ASUS M2N-VM SE HDMI 1-19 Remove the DIMM from the socket. Failure to do not support DDR DIMMs. Do not install DDR DIMMs to both the motherboard and the components. 1. The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in only one direction. Simultaneously press... the retaining clips outward to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap 1 back in place and the DIMM is properly seated....
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.... Install the software drivers for later use . Refer to the card. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Ensure to use . 4. Keep the screw for the expansion card. 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction Replace the...
.... Install the software drivers for later use . Refer to the card. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Ensure to use . 4. Keep the screw for the expansion card. 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction Replace the...
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...this connector when a chassis component is removed or replaced. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) This connector is then generated as a chassis intrusion event. The signal is for the provided floppy disk drive (FDD) signal cable. R M2N-VM SE HDMI 2. Remove the jumper ... the chassis intrusion detection feature. Pin 5 on the connector is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch. R M2N-VM SE HDMI ASUS M2N-VM SE HDMI 1-27 Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) This connector is removed to prevent incorrect cable connection when using an FDD...
...this connector when a chassis component is removed or replaced. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) This connector is then generated as a chassis intrusion event. The signal is for the provided floppy disk drive (FDD) signal cable. R M2N-VM SE HDMI 2. Remove the jumper ... the chassis intrusion detection feature. Pin 5 on the connector is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch. R M2N-VM SE HDMI ASUS M2N-VM SE HDMI 1-27 Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) This connector is removed to prevent incorrect cable connection when using an FDD...
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... S/PDIF module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at +12V. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. R M2N-VM SE HDMI 6. R M2N-VM SE HDMI The S/PDIF module is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port(s). CPU and Chassis Fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN1) The fan connectors...
... S/PDIF module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at +12V. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. R M2N-VM SE HDMI 6. R M2N-VM SE HDMI The S/PDIF module is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port(s). CPU and Chassis Fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN1) The fan connectors...