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... the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application CD Documentation ASUS M2NPV-VM motherboard 2 x Serial ATA signal cables 1 x Serial ATA power cable for two Serial ATA devices 1 x IEEE 1394a module 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x... MT/s HyperTransport Bus, dual-channel un-buffered DDR2 800 memory support and AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology. 1.1 Welcome! See page 1-10 for buying an ASUS® M2NPV-VM motherboard! Before you for details. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction
... the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application CD Documentation ASUS M2NPV-VM motherboard 2 x Serial ATA signal cables 1 x Serial ATA power cable for two Serial ATA devices 1 x IEEE 1394a module 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x... MT/s HyperTransport Bus, dual-channel un-buffered DDR2 800 memory support and AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology. 1.1 Welcome! See page 1-10 for buying an ASUS® M2NPV-VM motherboard! Before you for details. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction
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... higher bandwidth requirements of up the PCI bus. NVIDIA® GeForce™ 6150 GPU . PCI Express features point‑to 1-15 for Serial ATA 3Gb/s. ASUS M2NPV-VM 1- PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect technology that speeds up to boost system performance, eliminating bottlenecks with peak...
... higher bandwidth requirements of up the PCI bus. NVIDIA® GeForce™ 6150 GPU . PCI Express features point‑to 1-15 for Serial ATA 3Gb/s. ASUS M2NPV-VM 1- PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect technology that speeds up to boost system performance, eliminating bottlenecks with peak...
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... Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from the 12 Mbps bandwidth on USB 1.1 to ten times faster than traditional formats allow. ASUS M2NPV-VM motherboard bundles a HDTV-out module that supports superior HDTV-out functionality with USB 1.1. The onboard NVIDIA® nForce 430 MCP southbridge allows RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID...
... Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from the 12 Mbps bandwidth on USB 1.1 to ten times faster than traditional formats allow. ASUS M2NPV-VM motherboard bundles a HDTV-out module that supports superior HDTV-out functionality with USB 1.1. The onboard NVIDIA® nForce 430 MCP southbridge allows RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID...
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...gamers. High Definition Audio SoundMAX is there to enhance your audio - ASUS M2NPV-VM 1- This protection eliminates the need to use a DOS-based utility or boot from all your experience! 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you can be stored in case ...page 2-33 for details. No need to share distribute their favorite overclocking settings. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. ASUS EZ Flash 2 With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to restore the original BIOS data from the support CD in the CMOS or a separate...
...gamers. High Definition Audio SoundMAX is there to enhance your audio - ASUS M2NPV-VM 1- This protection eliminates the need to use a DOS-based utility or boot from all your experience! 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you can be stored in case ...page 2-33 for details. No need to share distribute their favorite overclocking settings. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. ASUS EZ Flash 2 With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to restore the original BIOS data from the support CD in the CMOS or a separate...
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... system and unplug the power cable before you install motherboard components or change any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off mode. M2NPV-VM ® M2NPV-VM Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS M2NPV-VM 1-
... system and unplug the power cable before you install motherboard components or change any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off mode. M2NPV-VM ® M2NPV-VM Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS M2NPV-VM 1-
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the rear of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 1.5.3 Screw holes Place eight (8) screws into the chassis in the correct orientation. 1.5.2 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis M2NPV-VM ® ASUS M2NPV-VM 1- Doing so can damage the motherboard. Place this side towards. The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. Do not overtighten the screws!
the rear of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 1.5.3 Screw holes Place eight (8) screws into the chassis in the correct orientation. 1.5.2 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis M2NPV-VM ® ASUS M2NPV-VM 1- Doing so can damage the motherboard. Place this side towards. The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. Do not overtighten the screws!
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Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! 5. ASUS M2NPV-VM 1-11 Small triangle Gold triangle The CPU fits only in place. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket to plug this connector. DO NOT force ... a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that it fits in one correct orientation. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND M2NPV-VM ® M2NPV-VM.CPU.fan.connector Do not forget to indicate that came with a small triangle. 4. Connect the CPU fan cable to the CPU_FAN connector on the...
Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! 5. ASUS M2NPV-VM 1-11 Small triangle Gold triangle The CPU fits only in place. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket to plug this connector. DO NOT force ... a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that it fits in one correct orientation. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND M2NPV-VM ® M2NPV-VM.CPU.fan.connector Do not forget to indicate that came with a small triangle. 4. Connect the CPU fan cable to the CPU_FAN connector on the...
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Make sure that the retention bracket is in place. 4. Align the other end of the retention bracket to the retention module base. 3. Push down the retention bracket lock on the retention mechanism to secure the heatsink and fan to the retention module base. Attach one end of the retention bracket (near the retention bracket lock) to the module base. ASUS M2NPV-VM 1-13 A clicking sound denotes that the fan and heatsink assembly perfectly fits the retention mechanism module base; otherwise, you cannot snap the retention bracket in place. 2.
Make sure that the retention bracket is in place. 4. Align the other end of the retention bracket to the retention module base. 3. Push down the retention bracket lock on the retention mechanism to secure the heatsink and fan to the retention module base. Attach one end of the retention bracket (near the retention bracket lock) to the module base. ASUS M2NPV-VM 1-13 A clicking sound denotes that the fan and heatsink assembly perfectly fits the retention mechanism module base; otherwise, you cannot snap the retention bracket in place. 2.
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... MICRON 6CD22D9GKX N/A DS MT16HTF12864AY-80ED4 • • • 1024MB CORSAIR Heat-Sink Package N/A DS CM2X1024-6400C4 • • • 512MB A-DATA N/A N/A SS M2OAD6G3H3160J1E52 • • ASUS M2NPV-VM 1-15
... MICRON 6CD22D9GKX N/A DS MT16HTF12864AY-80ED4 • • • 1024MB CORSAIR Heat-Sink Package N/A DS CM2X1024-6400C4 • • • 512MB A-DATA N/A N/A SS M2OAD6G3H3160J1E52 • • ASUS M2NPV-VM 1-15
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... Heat-Sink Package PM32M16D2B-3.7KC PM64M8D2B-3.7KC PM64M8D2B-3.7KC U2S12D30TP-5C VTD264M8PC6G VTD264M8PC6G CL SS/ Part No. Supports one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration ASUS M2NPV-VM 1-19
... Heat-Sink Package PM32M16D2B-3.7KC PM64M8D2B-3.7KC PM64M8D2B-3.7KC U2S12D30TP-5C VTD264M8PC6G VTD264M8PC6G CL SS/ Part No. Supports one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration ASUS M2NPV-VM 1-19
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... the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the next page. 3. ASUS M2NPV-VM 1-21 The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that came with the slot and press firmly until the card is...
... the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the next page. 3. ASUS M2NPV-VM 1-21 The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that came with the slot and press firmly until the card is...
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... 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. ASUS M2NPV-VM 1-23 The figure shows a graphics card installed on a PCI slot. 1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and...
... 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. ASUS M2NPV-VM 1-23 The figure shows a graphics card installed on a PCI slot. 1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and...
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... requires a power supply that you can provide 500mA on the +5VSB lead for the rear USB ports. M2NPV-VM ® USBPW12 3 2 2 1 +5V (Default) +5VSB USBPW34 3 2 2 1 +5V (Default) +5VSB USBPW78 USBPW56 246 246 M2NPV-VM USB device wake-up 135 +5V (Default) 135 +5VSB • The USB device wake-up from ...stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in sleep mode. otherwise, the system will not power up the computer from S3 and S4 sleep modes. ASUS M2NPV-VM 1-25 Set to +5VSB to additional USB ports. The USBPW12 and USBPW34 jumpers are for each USB port; 2.
... requires a power supply that you can provide 500mA on the +5VSB lead for the rear USB ports. M2NPV-VM ® USBPW12 3 2 2 1 +5V (Default) +5VSB USBPW34 3 2 2 1 +5V (Default) +5VSB USBPW78 USBPW56 246 246 M2NPV-VM USB device wake-up 135 +5V (Default) 135 +5VSB • The USB device wake-up from ...stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in sleep mode. otherwise, the system will not power up the computer from S3 and S4 sleep modes. ASUS M2NPV-VM 1-25 Set to +5VSB to additional USB ports. The USBPW12 and USBPW34 jumpers are for each USB port; 2.
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... port (green). This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. This port connects a tape, CD, DVD player, or other devices. 3. ASUS M2NPV-VM 1-27 LAN (RJ-45) port. In 4channel/ 6-channel configuration, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 7. 1.10 Connectors 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 12...
... port (green). This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. This port connects a tape, CD, DVD player, or other devices. 3. ASUS M2NPV-VM 1-27 LAN (RJ-45) port. In 4channel/ 6-channel configuration, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 7. 1.10 Connectors 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 12...
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Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) This connector is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch. M2NPV-VM ® PIN 1 M2NPV-VM.Floppy.disk.drive.connector 2. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) This connector is for the provided floppy disk ... sensor or switch sends a high-level signal to use the chassis intrusion detection feature. +5VSB_MB Chassis Signal GND M2NPV-VM ® CHASSIS M2NPV-VM Chassis intrusion connector (Default) ASUS M2NPV-VM 1-29 Insert one end of the floppy disk drive. 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1.
Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) This connector is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch. M2NPV-VM ® PIN 1 M2NPV-VM.Floppy.disk.drive.connector 2. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) This connector is for the provided floppy disk ... sensor or switch sends a high-level signal to use the chassis intrusion detection feature. +5VSB_MB Chassis Signal GND M2NPV-VM ® CHASSIS M2NPV-VM Chassis intrusion connector (Default) ASUS M2NPV-VM 1-29 Insert one end of the floppy disk drive. 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1.
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Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for details. ASUS M2NPV-VM 1-31 The current Serial ATA I interface allows up to 150 MB/s data transfer rate while Serial ATA II allows up...0+1, 5,and JBOD, refer to [Disabled] by default. The Serial ATA 3 Gb/s is set to the RAID manual in the BIOS. M2NPV-VM ® M2NPV-VM.SATA.connectors SATA3 GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 GND SATA1 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND SATA4 GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GND RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN4...
Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for details. ASUS M2NPV-VM 1-31 The current Serial ATA I interface allows up to 150 MB/s data transfer rate while Serial ATA II allows up...0+1, 5,and JBOD, refer to [Disabled] by default. The Serial ATA 3 Gb/s is set to the RAID manual in the BIOS. M2NPV-VM ® M2NPV-VM.SATA.connectors SATA3 GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 GND SATA1 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND SATA4 GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GND RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN4...
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... up to the USB connectors. USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC M2NPV-VM ® USB56 1 USB78 1 USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND M2NPV-VM.USB.2.0.connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to 480 Mbps connection speed. Doing so will damage the... allow you to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. Right Audio Channel Ground Ground Left Audio Channel M2NPV-VM ® CD (black) M2NPV-VM Internal audio connector ASUS M2NPV-VM 1-33 USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. The USB 2.0 module is...
... up to the USB connectors. USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC M2NPV-VM ® USB56 1 USB78 1 USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND M2NPV-VM.USB.2.0.connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to 480 Mbps connection speed. Doing so will damage the... allow you to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. Right Audio Channel Ground Ground Left Audio Channel M2NPV-VM ® CD (black) M2NPV-VM Internal audio connector ASUS M2NPV-VM 1-33 USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. The USB 2.0 module is...
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...the HD Audio item in the BIOS is set to this connector, make sure that supports either High Definition Audio or AC`97 audio standard. ASUS M2NPV-VM 1-35 The serial port bracket (COM1) is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to [Enabled]. 11. Front ...panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is purchased separately. M2NPV-VM ® GND PRESENCE# SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR Azalia-compliant pin definition Legacy AC'97-compliant pin definition AAFP AGND NC NC NC MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R ...
...the HD Audio item in the BIOS is set to this connector, make sure that supports either High Definition Audio or AC`97 audio standard. ASUS M2NPV-VM 1-35 The serial port bracket (COM1) is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to [Enabled]. 11. Front ...panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is purchased separately. M2NPV-VM ® GND PRESENCE# SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR Azalia-compliant pin definition Legacy AC'97-compliant pin definition AAFP AGND NC NC NC MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R ...
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... PSON# Ground Ground Ground -5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts Ground +3 Volts +3 Volts Ground +5 Volts Ground +5 Volts Ground Power OK +5V Standby +12 Volts +12 Volts +3 Volts ASUS M2NPV-VM 1-37 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation. The system may become...
... PSON# Ground Ground Ground -5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts Ground +3 Volts +3 Volts Ground +5 Volts Ground +5 Volts Ground Power OK +5V Standby +12 Volts +12 Volts +3 Volts ASUS M2NPV-VM 1-37 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation. The system may become...
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The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Click Next. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the 3. click Auto Select. ASUS M2NPV-VM 2- Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the drop‑down you update the BIOS using this utility.
The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Click Next. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the 3. click Auto Select. ASUS M2NPV-VM 2- Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the drop‑down you update the BIOS using this utility.