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Before you for details. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction See page 1-10 for buying an ASUS® M2NPV-VM motherboard! It features 2000/1600 MT/s HyperTransport Bus, dual-channel un-buffered DDR2 800 memory support and AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology.... the items 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 two Serial ATA devices 1 x IEEE 1394a module 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 ...
Before you for details. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction See page 1-10 for buying an ASUS® M2NPV-VM motherboard! It features 2000/1600 MT/s HyperTransport Bus, dual-channel un-buffered DDR2 800 memory support and AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology.... the items 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 two Serial ATA devices 1 x IEEE 1394a module 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 ...
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..., the latest I/O interconnect technology that speeds up to boost system performance, eliminating bottlenecks with peak bandwidths of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. ASUS M2NPV-VM 1- This high speed interface is software compatible with unprecedented integrated video quality, TV-out, and PCI Express interface. DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2...
..., the latest I/O interconnect technology that speeds up to boost system performance, eliminating bottlenecks with peak bandwidths of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. ASUS M2NPV-VM 1- This high speed interface is software compatible with unprecedented integrated video quality, TV-out, and PCI Express interface. DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2...
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... Mbps bandwidth on USB 1.1 to 1080i and 720p format, which are clearer than conventional 10/100 Ethernet connections. See pages 1-24 and 1-29 for details. ASUS M2NPV-VM motherboard bundles a HDTV-out module that supports superior HDTV-out functionality with USB 1.1. Gigabit LAN solution NVIDIA® Gb LAN controller delivers transfer speeds up...
... Mbps bandwidth on USB 1.1 to 1080i and 720p format, which are clearer than conventional 10/100 Ethernet connections. See pages 1-24 and 1-29 for details. ASUS M2NPV-VM motherboard bundles a HDTV-out module that supports superior HDTV-out functionality with USB 1.1. Gigabit LAN solution NVIDIA® Gb LAN controller delivers transfer speeds up...
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... for details. ASUS M2NPV-VM 1- MP3 playback, home theatre, advanced gaming, VOIP and more, and never worry - ASUS EZ Flash 2 With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. ASUS O.C. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology The ASUS Q-Fan 2 ... separate file, giving users freedom 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 when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted....
... for details. ASUS M2NPV-VM 1- MP3 playback, home theatre, advanced gaming, VOIP and more, and never worry - ASUS EZ Flash 2 With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. ASUS O.C. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology The ASUS Q-Fan 2 ... separate file, giving users freedom 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 when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted....
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... 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. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you...
... 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. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you...
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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- Place this side towards. Do not overtighten the screws! 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. The edge with external ports goes to the chassis.
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- Place this side towards. Do not overtighten the screws! 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. The edge with external ports goes to the chassis.
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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 secure the CPU. When the CPU is in place.... Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with the heatsink package. 7. ASUS M2NPV-VM 1-11 Position the CPU above the socket such that came with a small triangle. 4. Small triangle Gold triangle The CPU fits only in place. The...
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 secure the CPU. When the CPU is in place.... Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with the heatsink package. 7. ASUS M2NPV-VM 1-11 Position the CPU above the socket such that came with a small triangle. 4. Small triangle Gold triangle The CPU fits only in place. The...
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A clicking sound denotes that the fan and heatsink assembly perfectly fits the retention mechanism module base; Push down the retention bracket lock on the retention mechanism to secure the heatsink and fan to the retention module base. 3. otherwise, you cannot snap the retention bracket in place. Attach one end of the retention bracket (near the retention bracket lock) to the retention module base. Align the other end of the retention bracket to the module base. ASUS M2NPV-VM 1-13 Make sure that the retention bracket is in place. 4. 2.
A clicking sound denotes that the fan and heatsink assembly perfectly fits the retention mechanism module base; Push down the retention bracket lock on the retention mechanism to secure the heatsink and fan to the retention module base. 3. otherwise, you cannot snap the retention bracket in place. Attach one end of the retention bracket (near the retention bracket lock) to the retention module base. Align the other end of the retention bracket to the module base. ASUS M2NPV-VM 1-13 Make sure that the retention bracket is in place. 4. 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 Populated - - CL SS/ Part No. Populated Populated DIMM_A1 - - Populated - Recommended memory configurations Mode Single-channel Dual-channel (1) DIMM_B1 Populated - Populated - Populated Dual-channel (2) Populated...
... 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 Populated - - CL SS/ Part No. Populated Populated DIMM_A1 - - Populated - Recommended memory configurations Mode Single-channel Dual-channel (1) DIMM_B1 Populated - Populated - Populated Dual-channel (2) Populated...
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... into either the yellow slots or the black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration C - Supports one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration ASUS M2NPV-VM 1-19 Double-sided DIMM support: A - Single-sided DS - DS N/A SS SVM-42DR2/256 N/A SS PDC21G5600+XBLK N/A SS PSD2256533 N/A SS PSD2512533 N/A DS PSD21G5332 N/A SS 53014051-7100...
... into either the yellow slots or the black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration C - Supports one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration ASUS M2NPV-VM 1-19 Double-sided DIMM support: A - Single-sided DS - DS N/A SS SVM-42DR2/256 N/A SS PDC21G5600+XBLK N/A SS PSD2256533 N/A SS PSD2512533 N/A DS PSD21G5332 N/A SS 53014051-7100...
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... a chassis). 3. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the next page. 3. See Chapter 2 for the card. 2. ASUS M2NPV-VM 1-21 The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that came with the screw you may cause you intend to the...
... a chassis). 3. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the next page. 3. See Chapter 2 for the card. 2. ASUS M2NPV-VM 1-21 The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that came with the screw you may cause you intend to the...
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ASUS M2NPV-VM 1-23 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 PCI Express ...
ASUS M2NPV-VM 1-23 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 PCI Express ...
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...feature requires a power supply that you can provide 500mA on the +5VSB lead for each USB port; 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 ....condition or in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. The USBPW56 and USBPW78 jumper is for the rear USB ports. ASUS M2NPV-VM 1-25 Set to +5VSB to additional USB ports. The USBPW12 and USBPW34 jumpers are for the internal USB connectors that can connect ...
...feature requires a power supply that you can provide 500mA on the +5VSB lead for each USB port; 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 ....condition or in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. The USBPW56 and USBPW78 jumper is for the rear USB ports. ASUS M2NPV-VM 1-25 Set to +5VSB to additional USB ports. The USBPW12 and USBPW34 jumpers are for the internal USB connectors that can connect ...
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... port provides high-speed connectivity for a PS/2 mouse. 2. Line Out port (lime). In 4channel/ 6-channel configuration, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 7. ASUS M2NPV-VM 1-27 This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or other audio sources. 6. LAN (RJ-45) port. This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area...
... port provides high-speed connectivity for a PS/2 mouse. 2. Line Out port (lime). In 4channel/ 6-channel configuration, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 7. ASUS M2NPV-VM 1-27 This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or other audio sources. 6. LAN (RJ-45) port. This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area...
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... of the cable to this connector, then connect the other end 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 FLOPPY NOTE:.Orient the red markings on the connector is removed to this connector. The chassis intrusion sensor or switch sends...
... of the cable to this connector, then connect the other end 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 FLOPPY NOTE:.Orient the red markings on the connector is removed to this connector. The chassis intrusion sensor or switch sends...
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... sub-menu in the BIOS. 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 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...
... sub-menu in the BIOS. 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 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...
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... such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card. 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 motherboard! The USB 2.0 module... up to the USB connectors. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Right Audio Channel Ground Ground Left Audio Channel M2NPV-VM ® CD (black) M2NPV-VM Internal audio connector ASUS M2NPV-VM 1-33
... such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card. 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 motherboard! The USB 2.0 module... up to the USB connectors. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Right Audio Channel Ground Ground Left Audio Channel M2NPV-VM ® CD (black) M2NPV-VM Internal audio connector ASUS M2NPV-VM 1-33
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... standard. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to [Enabled]. ASUS M2NPV-VM 1-35 See page 2-28 for serial (COM) ports. Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that the HD Audio item in... the BIOS is purchased separately. 11. 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 ...
... standard. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to [Enabled]. ASUS M2NPV-VM 1-35 See page 2-28 for serial (COM) ports. Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that the HD Audio item in... the BIOS is purchased separately. 11. 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 ...
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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 install additional devices. otherwise, the system will not boot up if...
... 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 install additional devices. otherwise, the system will not boot up if...
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Select Update BIOS from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. click Auto Select. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the 3. Click Next. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. ASUS M2NPV-VM 2- Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the drop‑down you update the BIOS using this utility. Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1.
Select Update BIOS from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. click Auto Select. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the 3. Click Next. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. ASUS M2NPV-VM 2- Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the drop‑down you update the BIOS using this utility. Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1.