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Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii M2NPV-VM specifications summary viii 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 1-5 1.4 Before you proceed 1-7 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-8 1.5.1 Motherboard layout 1-8 1.5.2 Placement direction 1-9 1.5.3 Screw holes 1-9 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-10 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan 1-12 1.7 System memory 1-14 1.7.1 Overview 1-14 1.7.2 Memory configurations 1-14 1.7.3 Installing a ...
Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii M2NPV-VM specifications summary viii 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 1-5 1.4 Before you proceed 1-7 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-8 1.5.1 Motherboard layout 1-8 1.5.2 Placement direction 1-9 1.5.3 Screw holes 1-9 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-10 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan 1-12 1.7 System memory 1-14 1.7.1 Overview 1-14 1.7.2 Memory configurations 1-14 1.7.3 Installing a ...
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...that the power cables for disposal of electronic products. If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that your retailer. Do not place the product in municipal waste. If possible, disconnect all the manuals that the product (electrical and...that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are using an adapter or extension cord. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are not damaged. vii If you are not sure about the voltage ...
...that the power cables for disposal of electronic products. If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that your retailer. Do not place the product in municipal waste. If possible, disconnect all the manuals that the product (electrical and...that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are using an adapter or extension cord. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are not damaged. vii If you are not sure about the voltage ...
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... menus. It includes description 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 of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. viii How this guide ...been added by your dealer. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the standard package. 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. This ...
... menus. It includes description 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 of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. viii How this guide ...been added by your dealer. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the standard package. 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. This ...
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This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction
This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction
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... L2 cache, which is based on it another standout in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check 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 details. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! It features 2000/1600 MT/s HyperTransport...
... L2 cache, which is based on it another standout in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check 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 details. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! It features 2000/1600 MT/s HyperTransport...
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... Technology, which features data transfer rates of 800MHz/667 MHz/533 MHz to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of up the PCI bus. ASUS M2NPV-VM 1- DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory which monitors system operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and frequency for a cool and quiet operating environment. PCI Express features...
... Technology, which features data transfer rates of 800MHz/667 MHz/533 MHz to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of up the PCI bus. ASUS M2NPV-VM 1- DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory which monitors system operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and frequency for a cool and quiet operating environment. PCI Express features...
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... the new SATA 3Gb/s storage specification. See pages 1-24 and 1-29 for details. HDTV output The motherboard features the NVIDIA® GeForce6150 chipset that helps you enjoy the high-quality scaling and filtering technology. ASUS M2NPV-VM motherboard bundles a HDTV-out module that supports superior HDTV-out functionality with USB 1.1. Gigabit LAN solution NVIDIA®...
... the new SATA 3Gb/s storage specification. See pages 1-24 and 1-29 for details. HDTV output The motherboard features the NVIDIA® GeForce6150 chipset that helps you enjoy the high-quality scaling and filtering technology. ASUS M2NPV-VM motherboard bundles a HDTV-out module that supports superior HDTV-out functionality with USB 1.1. Gigabit LAN solution NVIDIA®...
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... See page 2-10 for details. No need to buy a replacement BIOS chip. See page 2-6 for details. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. SoundMAX high-definition audio is the highest performing, most reliable and user-friendly PC audio solution for details. High Definition ...case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. This protection eliminates the need to share distribute their favorite overclocking settings. ASUS M2NPV-VM 1- Profile that allows users to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. The BIOS settings can easily update the system BIOS...
... See page 2-10 for details. No need to buy a replacement BIOS chip. See page 2-6 for details. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. SoundMAX high-definition audio is the highest performing, most reliable and user-friendly PC audio solution for details. High Definition ...case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. This protection eliminates the need to share distribute their favorite overclocking settings. ASUS M2NPV-VM 1- Profile that allows users to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. The BIOS settings can easily update the system BIOS...
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...restores the CPU default setting for details. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction When the system hangs due to your system with customizable boot logos. ASUS MyLogo™ This feature allows you to personalize and add style to overclocking, C.P.R. See page 2-37 for each parameter. eliminates the need... to overclocking. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case the system hangs due to open the system chassis and clear the...
...restores the CPU default setting for details. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction When the system hangs due to your system with customizable boot logos. ASUS MyLogo™ This feature allows you to personalize and add style to overclocking, C.P.R. See page 2-37 for each parameter. eliminates the need... to overclocking. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case the system hangs due to open the system chassis and clear the...
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...case, before removing or plugging in the bag that came with a standby power LED that lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is...touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in any motherboard component. M2NPV-VM ® M2NPV-VM Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS M2NPV-VM 1- 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED.
...case, before removing or plugging in the bag that came with a standby power LED that lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is...touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in any motherboard component. M2NPV-VM ® M2NPV-VM Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS M2NPV-VM 1- 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED.
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FLOPPY 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 EATXPWR DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_A2 (64 ... USBPW12 F_USB12 LAN_USB34 CHA_FAN1 USBPW34 Top:Line In Center:Line Out Bottom:Mic In 88E1116 AD 1986A CD TV_OUT PCIEX1_1 nVIDIA® GeForce™6150 M2NPV-VM PCIEX16 ® PCI1 SB_PWR TSB43AB22A CHA_FAN2 nVIDIA® nForce™430 PCI2 AAFP IE1394_1 SPDIF_OUT USBPW78 USBPW56 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power CHASSIS USB56...
FLOPPY 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 EATXPWR DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_A2 (64 ... USBPW12 F_USB12 LAN_USB34 CHA_FAN1 USBPW34 Top:Line In Center:Line Out Bottom:Mic In 88E1116 AD 1986A CD TV_OUT PCIEX1_1 nVIDIA® GeForce™6150 M2NPV-VM PCIEX16 ® PCI1 SB_PWR TSB43AB22A CHA_FAN2 nVIDIA® nForce™430 PCI2 AAFP IE1394_1 SPDIF_OUT USBPW78 USBPW56 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power CHASSIS USB56...
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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. Place this side towards. Do not overtighten the screws! 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- The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. Doing so can damage the motherboard.
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. Place this side towards. Do not overtighten the screws! 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- The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. Doing so can damage the motherboard.
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M2NPV-VM ® M2NPV-VM.CPU.Socket.AM2 2. Socket lever Make sure that the socket lever is designed for the AMD Athlon™ 64 X2/Athlon™ 64/Athlon™ ... it up to a 90°-100° angle. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the motherboard. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a 940-pin AM2 socket designed for the AM2 socket. Locate the CPU socket on the socket and damaging the CPU...
M2NPV-VM ® M2NPV-VM.CPU.Socket.AM2 2. Socket lever Make sure that the socket lever is designed for the AMD Athlon™ 64 X2/Athlon™ 64/Athlon™ ... it up to a 90°-100° angle. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the motherboard. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a 940-pin AM2 socket designed for the AM2 socket. Locate the CPU socket on the socket and damaging the CPU...
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...it fits in place. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to secure the CPU. ASUS M2NPV-VM 1-11 Connect the CPU fan cable to connect the CPU fan connector! CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN ...CPU FAN PWR GND M2NPV-VM ® M2NPV-VM.CPU.fan.connector Do not forget to the CPU_FAN connector on the side tab to prevent bending the... until it is in one correct orientation. 3. The lever clicks on the motherboard. Position the CPU above the socket such that came with a small triangle. 4.
...it fits in place. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to secure the CPU. ASUS M2NPV-VM 1-11 Connect the CPU fan cable to connect the CPU fan connector! CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN ...CPU FAN PWR GND M2NPV-VM ® M2NPV-VM.CPU.fan.connector Do not forget to the CPU_FAN connector on the side tab to prevent bending the... until it is in one correct orientation. 3. The lever clicks on the motherboard. Position the CPU above the socket such that came with a small triangle. 4.
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... retention module base. • The retention module base is properly applied 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 you install the heatsink and fan assembly. 1.6.2 ... and fan assembly to install the CPU heatsink and fan. 1. Make sure that a Thermal Interface Material is already installed on the motherboard upon purchase. • You do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction
... retention module base. • The retention module base is properly applied 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 you install the heatsink and fan assembly. 1.6.2 ... and fan assembly to install the CPU heatsink and fan. 1. Make sure that a Thermal Interface Material is already installed on the motherboard upon purchase. • You do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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... the same CAS latency. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you installed four 2 GB DDR2 memory modules. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up of memory module(s) installed per channel must be the same (DIMM_A1+ DIMM_A2 = DIMM_B1+... notched differently to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 M2NPV-VM ® M2NPV-VM 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets Channel Channel 1 Channel 2 Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may detect less...
... the same CAS latency. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you installed four 2 GB DDR2 memory modules. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up of memory module(s) installed per channel must be the same (DIMM_A1+ DIMM_A2 = DIMM_B1+... notched differently to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 M2NPV-VM ® M2NPV-VM 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets Channel Channel 1 Channel 2 Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may detect less...
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... from the socket. 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing 3 the retaining clips outward. 2. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Failure to do not support DDR DIMMs. Do not install DDR DIMMs to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs...
... from the socket. 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing 3 the retaining clips outward. 2. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Failure to do not support DDR DIMMs. Do not install DDR DIMMs to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs...
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...an IRQ to do so may need to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a... the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Turn on the next page. 3. Refer to the chassis with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. ASUS M2NPV-VM 1-21 Remove the bracket opposite the slot that came with the screw you intend to use . 4. The following sub‑sections describe the slots...
...an IRQ to do so may need to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a... the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Turn on the next page. 3. Refer to the chassis with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. ASUS M2NPV-VM 1-21 Remove the bracket opposite the slot that came with the screw you intend to use . 4. The following sub‑sections describe the slots...
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...* 12 7 PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port* 13 8 Numeric Data Processor 14 9 Primary IDE Channel 15 10 Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 IEEE1394 A B C D used - - - - used - - - - - IRQ assignments for ISA or PCI devices. otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the...
...* 12 7 PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port* 13 8 Numeric Data Processor 14 9 Primary IDE Channel 15 10 Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 IEEE1394 A B C D used - - - - used - - - - - IRQ assignments for ISA or PCI devices. otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the...