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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...
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...
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Contents Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-2 2.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-5 2.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 2-6 2.1.4 Updating the BIOS 2-7 2.1.5 Saving the current BIOS file 2-9 2.1.6 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 2-10 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-11 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-12 2.2.2 Menu bar... Memory 2-19 2.3.8 Usable Memory 2-19 2.4 Advanced menu 2-20 2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration 2-20 2.4.2 AI Net2 2-22 2.4.3 CPU Configuration 2-22 2.4.4 Chipset 2-24 2.4.5 PCIPnP 2-25 2.4.6 Onboard Devices Configuration 2-26 iv
Contents Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-2 2.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-5 2.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 2-6 2.1.4 Updating the BIOS 2-7 2.1.5 Saving the current BIOS file 2-9 2.1.6 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 2-10 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-11 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-12 2.2.2 Menu bar... Memory 2-19 2.3.8 Usable Memory 2-19 2.4 Advanced menu 2-20 2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration 2-20 2.4.2 AI Net2 2-22 2.4.3 CPU Configuration 2-22 2.4.4 Chipset 2-24 2.4.5 PCIPnP 2-25 2.4.6 Onboard Devices Configuration 2-26 iv
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... S/PDIF out interface NVIDIA® nForce™430 built-in Gigabit MAC with TV-Ou t module) Note: RGB and TV-Out cannot be used simultaneously. M2NPV-VM specifications summary CPU.
... S/PDIF out interface NVIDIA® nForce™430 built-in Gigabit MAC with TV-Ou t module) Note: RGB and TV-Out cannot be used simultaneously. M2NPV-VM specifications summary CPU.
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... IEEE 1394a connector 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x CD audio in connector 1 x Chassis intrusion connector 1 x Game/MIDI connector 1 x CPU fan connector 2 x Chassis fan connectors 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 2 x COM connectors 1 x Primary IDE connector 1 x Secondary IDE connector ...M2NPV-VM specifications summary IEEE1394 Manageability Special features BIOS features Rear panel Internal connectors TI IEEE 1394a controller supports: - 2 x IEEE 1394a ports 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...
... IEEE 1394a connector 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x CD audio in connector 1 x Chassis intrusion connector 1 x Game/MIDI connector 1 x CPU fan connector 2 x Chassis fan connectors 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 2 x COM connectors 1 x Primary IDE connector 1 x Secondary IDE connector ...M2NPV-VM specifications summary IEEE1394 Manageability Special features BIOS features Rear panel Internal connectors TI IEEE 1394a controller supports: - 2 x IEEE 1394a ports 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...
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...fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect technology that speeds up to 1-15 for a cool and quiet operating environment. ASUS M2NPV-VM 1- See page 1-19 for Serial ATA 3Gb/s. The NVIDIA® nForce™ 430 media and communications processor (MCP) ...RAID 5, and JBOD) for details. DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory which monitors system operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and frequency for details. See page 2-23 for details. This high speed interface is software compatible with unprecedented integrated ...
...fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect technology that speeds up to 1-15 for a cool and quiet operating environment. ASUS M2NPV-VM 1- See page 1-19 for Serial ATA 3Gb/s. The NVIDIA® nForce™ 430 media and communications processor (MCP) ...RAID 5, and JBOD) for details. DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory which monitors system operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and frequency for details. See page 2-23 for details. This high speed interface is software compatible with unprecedented integrated ...
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... the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for details. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction ASUS MyLogo™ This feature allows you to personalize and add style to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. See page 2-37 for each parameter. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. eliminates the need to your...
... the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for details. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction ASUS MyLogo™ This feature allows you to personalize and add style to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. See page 2-37 for each parameter. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. eliminates the need to your...
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...socket to prevent bending the connectors on the motherboard. Make sure you use a CPU is lifted up to 90°-100° angle, otherwise the CPU does not fit in only one correct orientation. M2NPV-VM ® M2NPV-VM.CPU.Socket.AM2 2. Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift ...it up to a 90°-100° angle. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a 940-pin...
...socket to prevent bending the connectors on the motherboard. Make sure you use a CPU is lifted up to 90°-100° angle, otherwise the CPU does not fit in only one correct orientation. M2NPV-VM ® M2NPV-VM.CPU.Socket.AM2 2. Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift ...it up to a 90°-100° angle. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a 940-pin...
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... the CPU! 5. ASUS M2NPV-VM 1-11 When the CPU is locked. 6. Position the CPU above the socket such that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with the heatsink package. 7. Install 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...
... the CPU! 5. ASUS M2NPV-VM 1-11 When the CPU is locked. 6. Position the CPU above the socket such that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with the heatsink package. 7. Install 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...
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...sure that the heatsink fits properly on the retention module base. • The retention module base is properly applied to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you use only qualified heatsink and fan assembly. 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 you install the heatsink and fan assembly. Make sure that a ...
...sure that the heatsink fits properly on the retention module base. • The retention module base is properly applied to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you use only qualified heatsink and fan assembly. 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 you install the heatsink and fan assembly. Make sure that a ...
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The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! M2NPV-VM ® M2NPV-VM.Clear.RTC.RAM CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear CMOS You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to pins... Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to default values. 1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction To erase the RTC RAM: 1. ...
The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! M2NPV-VM ® M2NPV-VM.Clear.RTC.RAM CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear CMOS You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to pins... Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to default values. 1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction To erase the RTC RAM: 1. ...
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ASUS M2NPV-VM 1-25 2. Set to +5VSB to wake up feature requires a power supply that you can provide 500mA on the +5VSB lead for each USB port; The ...; 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 S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in sleep mode. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34, USBPW56, USBPW78) Set these...
ASUS M2NPV-VM 1-25 2. Set to +5VSB to wake up feature requires a power supply that you can provide 500mA on the +5VSB lead for each USB port; The ...; 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 S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in sleep mode. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34, USBPW56, USBPW78) Set these...
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... and Chassis Fan1 support Q-Fan 2. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. PWR_FAN CPU_FAN CPU_FAN PWR_FAN GND +12V Rotation CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND CHA_FAN1 M2NPV-VM ® CHA_FAN2 M2NPV-VM.Fan.connectors CHA_FAN1 Rotation +12V GND CHA_FAN2 Rotation +12V GND 6. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately...
... and Chassis Fan1 support Q-Fan 2. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. PWR_FAN CPU_FAN CPU_FAN PWR_FAN GND +12V Rotation CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND CHA_FAN1 M2NPV-VM ® CHA_FAN2 M2NPV-VM.Fan.connectors CHA_FAN1 Rotation +12V GND CHA_FAN2 Rotation +12V GND 6. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately...
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... caution when changing the settings of the preset overclocking configuration options: Manual Allows you to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. Auto Loads the optimal settings for stability when overclocking. 2-20 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Standard Loads the ...F10: Save and Exit 2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration Advanced Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility JumperFree Configuration AI Tuning X Overclock Options X CPU Frequency X DDR2 Voltage Control X CPU Multiplier [Auto] [Disabled] [200.0] [Auto] [Auto] Select Menu Item Specific Help DRAM timing and control AI Tuning [...
... caution when changing the settings of the preset overclocking configuration options: Manual Allows you to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. Auto Loads the optimal settings for stability when overclocking. 2-20 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Standard Loads the ...F10: Save and Exit 2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration Advanced Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility JumperFree Configuration AI Tuning X Overclock Options X CPU Frequency X DDR2 Voltage Control X CPU Multiplier [Auto] [Disabled] [200.0] [Auto] [Auto] Select Menu Item Specific Help DRAM timing and control AI Tuning [...
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If this item. The following items become unstable. CPU Frequency [XXX] (value is auto-detected) Indicates the frequency sent by the bus multiple equals the CPU speed. Configuration options: [Auto] [5x] [5.5x] [6x] ~ [12x] ASUS M2NPV-VM 2-21 The BIOS auto-detects the value of CPU installed. DDR2 Voltage Control [Auto] Allows you to set AI Tuning...
If this item. The following items become unstable. CPU Frequency [XXX] (value is auto-detected) Indicates the frequency sent by the bus multiple equals the CPU speed. Configuration options: [Auto] [5x] [5.5x] [6x] ~ [12x] ASUS M2NPV-VM 2-21 The BIOS auto-detects the value of CPU installed. DDR2 Voltage Control [Auto] Allows you to set AI Tuning...
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...] IO space Bottom of the LAN/LAN2 cable during the Power-On SelfTest (POST). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.4.3 CPU Configuration Advanced Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility CPU Configuration CPU Type AMD Engineering Sample CPU Speed 2600MHz Cache RAM 1024K DRAM Configuration AMD Cool'n'Quiet Function [Auto] Select Menu Item Specific Help DRAM timing...
...] IO space Bottom of the LAN/LAN2 cable during the Power-On SelfTest (POST). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.4.3 CPU Configuration Advanced Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility CPU Configuration CPU Type AMD Engineering Sample CPU Speed 2600MHz Cache RAM 1024K DRAM Configuration AMD Cool'n'Quiet Function [Auto] Select Menu Item Specific Help DRAM timing...
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... for Onboard Graphic. Configuration options: [16M] [32M] [64M] [128M] [Disabled] ECC [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] Spread Spectrum [Down] Enables or disables Spread Spectrum for CPU. Configuration options: [Auto] [RGB] [TV] RGB and TV can not be used simultaneously. TV Mode Support [Disabled] Configuration options: [NTSC-M] [NTSC-J] [PAL-M] [PAL-BDGHI] [PAL...
... for Onboard Graphic. Configuration options: [16M] [32M] [64M] [128M] [Disabled] ECC [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] Spread Spectrum [Down] Enables or disables Spread Spectrum for CPU. Configuration options: [Auto] [RGB] [TV] RGB and TV can not be used simultaneously. TV Mode Support [Disabled] Configuration options: [NTSC-M] [NTSC-J] [PAL-M] [PAL-BDGHI] [PAL...
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...]. Power Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU, Chassis, and chip fan speeds in this sub-menu displays the hardware monitor values automatically detected by the BIOS. Configuration options: [Disabled] [800RPM] [1200RPM] [1600RPM] ASUS M2NPV-VM 2-33 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Vcore Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V...
...]. Power Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU, Chassis, and chip fan speeds in this sub-menu displays the hardware monitor values automatically detected by the BIOS. Configuration options: [Disabled] [800RPM] [1200RPM] [1600RPM] ASUS M2NPV-VM 2-33 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Vcore Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V...
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... Turn on the system. 3. Go to the "Tools" menu to the BIOS Flash. Enter BIOS setup program. Press then the setup screen will appear. 4. ASUS M2NPV-VM 2-41 Then press to Profile 1. Insert the storage devices with the FAT32/16/12 format. Key in the file name. A pop-up message will inform... you to save the current BIOS file to select "Load from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. • Only the "xxx.CMO" file can be loaded. Press to save the file. 5. A pop-up message will ...
... Turn on the system. 3. Go to the "Tools" menu to the BIOS Flash. Enter BIOS setup program. Press then the setup screen will appear. 4. ASUS M2NPV-VM 2-41 Then press to Profile 1. Insert the storage devices with the FAT32/16/12 format. Key in the file name. A pop-up message will inform... you to save the current BIOS file to select "Load from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. • Only the "xxx.CMO" file can be loaded. Press to save the file. 5. A pop-up message will ...
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...utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems. This utility helps you to update the motherboard BIOS in a Windows® environment. ASUS Cool 'n' Quiet Utility This item installs the ASUS Cool 'n' Quiet utility. ...Reader V7.0 is for Utilities Launches the ASUS InstallAll utilities installation wizard. ASUS Screen Saver Installs the ASUS screen saver. Installation Wizard for opening, viewing, and printing documents in healthy operating condition. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you keep your computer in...
...utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems. This utility helps you to update the motherboard BIOS in a Windows® environment. ASUS Cool 'n' Quiet Utility This item installs the ASUS Cool 'n' Quiet utility. ...Reader V7.0 is for Utilities Launches the ASUS InstallAll utilities installation wizard. ASUS Screen Saver Installs the ASUS screen saver. Installation Wizard for opening, viewing, and printing documents in healthy operating condition. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you keep your computer in...
M2NPV-VM User's manual for English edition
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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 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-10 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan 1-12 1.7 System memory 1-12 1.7.1 Overview 1-12 1.7.2 Memory...
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 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-10 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan 1-12 1.7 System memory 1-12 1.7.1 Overview 1-12 1.7.2 Memory...