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M2NBP-VM CSM specifications summary Manageability Special features BIOS features Rear panel Internal connectors WfM2.0, DMI2.0, WOL by PME, WOR, PXE, Chassis Intrusion ASUS Q-Fan 2 ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo™ Stepless Frequency Selection (SFS) allows FSB tuning from 200 MHz to 400 MHz at 1 MHz increment Note: ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 and ASUS EZ Flash 2 only support...
M2NBP-VM CSM specifications summary Manageability Special features BIOS features Rear panel Internal connectors WfM2.0, DMI2.0, WOL by PME, WOR, PXE, Chassis Intrusion ASUS Q-Fan 2 ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo™ Stepless Frequency Selection (SFS) allows FSB tuning from 200 MHz to 400 MHz at 1 MHz increment Note: ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 and ASUS EZ Flash 2 only support...
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...feature allows you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. This protection eliminates the need to buy a replacement BIOS chip. When the system hangs due to ensure quiet, cool and efficient operation. ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 1- eliminates the need to open the system ...chassis and clear the RTC data. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU...
...feature allows you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. This protection eliminates the need to buy a replacement BIOS chip. When the system hangs due to ensure quiet, cool and efficient operation. ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 1- eliminates the need to open the system ...chassis and clear the RTC data. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU...
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SEC_IDE 24.5cm (9.6in) ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 1- 1.5 Motherboard overview 1.5.1 Motherboard layout PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard DVI KBPWR ATX12V 24.5cm (9.6in) CPU_FAN PWR_FAN Super I/O FLOPPY DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) ... USBPW12 USB12 CHA_FAN1 LAN_USB34 Top:Line In Center:Line Out Bottom:Mic In 88E1116 USBPW34 nVIDIA® Quadro® NVS210S GPU PCIEX1_1 M2NBP-VM CSM PCIEX16 ® PCI1 CHA_FAN2 4Mb BIOS PRI_IDE nVIDIA® nForce™430B SATA3 SATA4 SATA1 SATA2 AD 1986A CD AAFP SB_PWR PCI2 SPDIF_OUT USBPW78 USBPW56 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell...
SEC_IDE 24.5cm (9.6in) ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 1- 1.5 Motherboard overview 1.5.1 Motherboard layout PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard DVI KBPWR ATX12V 24.5cm (9.6in) CPU_FAN PWR_FAN Super I/O FLOPPY DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) ... USBPW12 USB12 CHA_FAN1 LAN_USB34 Top:Line In Center:Line Out Bottom:Mic In 88E1116 USBPW34 nVIDIA® Quadro® NVS210S GPU PCIEX1_1 M2NBP-VM CSM PCIEX16 ® PCI1 CHA_FAN2 4Mb BIOS PRI_IDE nVIDIA® nForce™430B SATA3 SATA4 SATA1 SATA2 AD 1986A CD AAFP SB_PWR PCI2 SPDIF_OUT USBPW78 USBPW56 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell...
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Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Reinstall the battery. 5. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Except when clearing the RTC RAM,... RTC RAM (Default) You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 1-21 For system failure due to overclocking. You can automatically reset parameter settings to pins 2-3. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. Removing...
Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Reinstall the battery. 5. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Except when clearing the RTC RAM,... RTC RAM (Default) You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 1-21 For system failure due to overclocking. You can automatically reset parameter settings to pins 2-3. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. Removing...
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M2NBP-VM CSM ® KBPWR 2 1 +5V (Default) 3 2 +5VSB M2NBP-VM CSM Keyboard power setting ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 1-23 This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 500 mA on the keyboard (the default is the Space Bar). Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up the computer when you press a key on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you to wake up feature. 3.
M2NBP-VM CSM ® KBPWR 2 1 +5V (Default) 3 2 +5VSB M2NBP-VM CSM Keyboard power setting ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 1-23 This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 500 mA on the keyboard (the default is the Space Bar). Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up the computer when you press a key on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you to wake up feature. 3.
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... 300 MB/s data transfer rate, faster than the standard parallel ATA with Serial ATA 1.5Gb/s specification. SATA3 M2NBP-VM CSM ® GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 GND SATA1 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 M2NBP-VM CSM SATA connectors GND SATA4 GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GND RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN4 GND SATA2 GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2.... The current Serial ATA I interface allows up to 150 MB/s data transfer rate while Serial ATA II allows up to the RAID manual in the BIOS.
... 300 MB/s data transfer rate, faster than the standard parallel ATA with Serial ATA 1.5Gb/s specification. SATA3 M2NBP-VM CSM ® GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 GND SATA1 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 M2NBP-VM CSM SATA connectors GND SATA4 GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GND RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN4 GND SATA2 GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2.... The current Serial ATA I interface allows up to 150 MB/s data transfer rate while Serial ATA II allows up to the RAID manual in the BIOS.
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... at the back of the front panel audio I /O module that the HD Audio item in the BIOS is for details. 1-32 Chapter 1: Product introduction The serial port bracket (COM) is for serial (COM) port. M2NBP-VM CSM ® GND PRESENCE# SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR Azalia-compliant pin definition Legacy AC 97-compliant pin definition AAFP AGND...
... at the back of the front panel audio I /O module that the HD Audio item in the BIOS is for details. 1-32 Chapter 1: Product introduction The serial port bracket (COM) is for serial (COM) port. M2NBP-VM CSM ® GND PRESENCE# SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR Azalia-compliant pin definition Legacy AC 97-compliant pin definition AAFP AGND...
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...connector is for the HDD Activity LED. System panel connector (20-1 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. PWR Ground Reset Ground M2NBP-VM CSM ® HD_LED RESET PWR BTN * Requires an ATX power supply. PWR LED SPKR PANEL PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- ...The speaker allows you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in SLEEP or SOFT-OFF mode depending on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF. • Reset button (RESET...
...connector is for the HDD Activity LED. System panel connector (20-1 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. PWR Ground Reset Ground M2NBP-VM CSM ® HD_LED RESET PWR BTN * Requires an ATX power supply. PWR LED SPKR PANEL PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- ...The speaker allows you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in SLEEP or SOFT-OFF mode depending on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF. • Reset button (RESET...
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The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Click Next. ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 2- Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from 3. click Auto Select. Select Update BIOS from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest the Internet option from the you update the BIOS using this utility. Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or drop‑down menu, then click Next.
The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Click Next. ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 2- Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from 3. click Auto Select. Select Update BIOS from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest the Internet option from the you update the BIOS using this utility. Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or drop‑down menu, then click Next.
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Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk to the bootable floppy disk. ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 2- 2.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. e. Select Create an MS-DOS startup disk from the Windows® desktop, then select My ... b. d. DOS environment a. Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press . Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the floppy disk drive. Do either one of the following to create a bootable floppy disk. c. Click File from the menu, then select Format.
Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk to the bootable floppy disk. ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 2- 2.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. e. Select Create an MS-DOS startup disk from the Windows® desktop, then select My ... b. d. DOS environment a. Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press . Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the floppy disk drive. Do either one of the following to create a bootable floppy disk. c. Click File from the menu, then select Format.
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.../21/2006 DATE: Unknown PATH: C:\M2NBP-VM CSM A: WIN98E C: NETTERM DRIVERS RECYCLED WUTEMP NEWFOL~1 INSTALL TEST-REB MSDOWNLD.TMP Note [Enter] Select [S] Save [ESC]Exit [Tab]Switch [Up/Down/Home/End] Move (2) Enter BIOS setup program. Then press . 4. To update the BIOS using a DOS‑based utility. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to a floppy disk...
.../21/2006 DATE: Unknown PATH: C:\M2NBP-VM CSM A: WIN98E C: NETTERM DRIVERS RECYCLED WUTEMP NEWFOL~1 INSTALL TEST-REB MSDOWNLD.TMP Note [Enter] Select [S] Save [ESC]Exit [Tab]Switch [Up/Down/Home/End] Move (2) Enter BIOS setup program. Then press . 4. To update the BIOS using a DOS‑based utility. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to a floppy disk...
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...to the folder of the For M2NBP-VM-CSM DATE: 04/13/2006 Flash Type - All Rights Reserved of the support CD to a floppy disk, CD ROM or a USB flash disk in the File Name to Program: M2NBPVM.bin Message: Do You Want To Save Bios (Y/N) ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 2- All Rights Reserved field, ...then press . Download the latest BIOS file from the Software folder of the disk assignment) to switch to avoid loading the wrong...
...to the folder of the For M2NBP-VM-CSM DATE: 04/13/2006 Flash Type - All Rights Reserved of the support CD to a floppy disk, CD ROM or a USB flash disk in the File Name to Program: M2NBPVM.bin Message: Do You Want To Save Bios (Y/N) ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 2- All Rights Reserved field, ...then press . Download the latest BIOS file from the Software folder of the disk assignment) to switch to avoid loading the wrong...
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The utility verifies the BIOS AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.17 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. Press when the utility prompts you For M2NBP-VM-CSM DATE: 04/13/2006 have successfully flashed Flash Type - Do not turn off or reset the system during the flashing process!...flash disk For M2NBP-VM-CSM DATE: 04/13/2006 and starts flashing the BIOS Flash Type - File Name to Program: M2NBPVM.bin floppy disk then press All Rights Reserved message indicating that you to save the current BIOS file. The utility displays a Flashing Complete AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.17 ...
The utility verifies the BIOS AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.17 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. Press when the utility prompts you For M2NBP-VM-CSM DATE: 04/13/2006 have successfully flashed Flash Type - Do not turn off or reset the system during the flashing process!...flash disk For M2NBP-VM-CSM DATE: 04/13/2006 and starts flashing the BIOS Flash Type - File Name to Program: M2NBPVM.bin floppy disk then press All Rights Reserved message indicating that you to save the current BIOS file. The utility displays a Flashing Complete AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.17 ...
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... the Flash Type - Type a filename for the current BIOS file in the AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.17 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved 2. Message: Please wait... ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 2- To save the current BIOS file. All Rights Reserved then returns to 6 of the previous section. For M2NBP-VM CSM DATE: 04/13/2006 Flash Type - Follow steps...
... the Flash Type - Type a filename for the current BIOS file in the AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.17 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved 2. Message: Please wait... ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 2- To save the current BIOS file. All Rights Reserved then returns to 6 of the previous section. For M2NBP-VM CSM DATE: 04/13/2006 Flash Type - Follow steps...
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... "2.1 Managing and updating your system, or prompted to run this utility. Select the Load Default Settings item under the Exit Menu. 2.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable Low-Pin Count (LPC) chip that the computer can recognize these changes and record them in the... routines. The LPC chip on . Do this motherboard and . The Setup program is designed to configure your computer in the future. ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 2-11 If you can enable the security password feature or change the configuration of the LPC chip. If the system becomes unstable after ...
... "2.1 Managing and updating your system, or prompted to run this utility. Select the Load Default Settings item under the Exit Menu. 2.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable Low-Pin Count (LPC) chip that the computer can recognize these changes and record them in the... routines. The LPC chip on . Do this motherboard and . The Setup program is designed to configure your computer in the future. ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 2-11 If you can enable the security password feature or change the configuration of the LPC chip. If the system becomes unstable after ...
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...Down arrow Page Down or - (minus) Page Up or + (plus) Function Displays the General Help screen Loads setup default values Exits the BIOS setup or returns to the main menu from a sub‑menu Selects the menu item to navigate through the values for the highlighted field ... between fields Scrolls backward through the values for the highlighted field Scrolls forward through the various setup menus. To change the value of options. ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 2-13 The keys in the legend bar with their respective menu items. 2.2.5 Sub-menu items A solid triangle before each item on the ...
...Down arrow Page Down or - (minus) Page Up or + (plus) Function Displays the General Help screen Loads setup default values Exits the BIOS setup or returns to the main menu from a sub‑menu Selects the menu item to navigate through the values for the highlighted field ... between fields Scrolls backward through the values for the highlighted field Scrolls forward through the various setup menus. To change the value of options. ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 2-13 The keys in the legend bar with their respective menu items. 2.2.5 Sub-menu items A solid triangle before each item on the ...
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... Power Boot Tools Exit System Time System Date 15 : 30 : 36 Thu, Oct 20 2005 Legacy Diskette A: [1.44M, 3.5 in .] ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 2-15 Refer to section "2.2.1 BIOS menu screen" for information on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them. Configuration options: [Disabled] [720K , 3.5 in.] ...date. 2.3.3 Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.] Sets the type of the basic system information. 2.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you to set the system time. 2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you ...
... Power Boot Tools Exit System Time System Date 15 : 30 : 36 Thu, Oct 20 2005 Legacy Diskette A: [1.44M, 3.5 in .] ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 2-15 Refer to section "2.2.1 BIOS menu screen" for information on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them. Configuration options: [Disabled] [720K , 3.5 in.] ...date. 2.3.3 Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.] Sets the type of the basic system information. 2.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you to set the system time. 2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you ...
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... sectors per track. This item is not configurable. After entering the IDE hard disk drive information into BIOS, use a disk utility, such as FDISK, to active. Sector Shows the number of the hard disk cylinders. ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 2-17 This item is not configurable. Head Shows the number of the Primary IDE hard disk...
... sectors per track. This item is not configurable. After entering the IDE hard disk drive information into BIOS, use a disk utility, such as FDISK, to active. Sector Shows the number of the hard disk cylinders. ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 2-17 This item is not configurable. Head Shows the number of the Primary IDE hard disk...
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... number of the Primary IDE hard disk drives to set the partition of sectors per track. After entering the IDE hard disk drive information into BIOS, use a disk utility, such as FDISK, to enable or disable the HDD Self-Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology (SMART) feature. This item is not configurable... hard disk. This item is necessary so that you to partition and format new IDE hard disk drives. Head Shows the number of usable memory. ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 2-19 This is not configurable. Landing Zone Shows the number of landing zone per track.
... number of the Primary IDE hard disk drives to set the partition of sectors per track. After entering the IDE hard disk drive information into BIOS, use a disk utility, such as FDISK, to enable or disable the HDD Self-Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology (SMART) feature. This item is not configurable... hard disk. This item is necessary so that you to partition and format new IDE hard disk drives. Head Shows the number of usable memory. ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 2-19 This is not configurable. Landing Zone Shows the number of landing zone per track.
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... is auto-detected) Indicates the frequency sent by the bus multiple equals the CPU speed. The BIOS auto-detects the value of this happens, revert to set the operating DDR2 voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [1.9V] ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 2-21 If this item. The bus frequency (external frequency) multiplied by the clock generator to become...
... is auto-detected) Indicates the frequency sent by the bus multiple equals the CPU speed. The BIOS auto-detects the value of this happens, revert to set the operating DDR2 voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [1.9V] ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 2-21 If this item. The bus frequency (external frequency) multiplied by the clock generator to become...