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Contents Notices vi Safety information vii M2V-MX 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 1-4 1.4 Before you proceed 1-5 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.5.1 Motherboard layout 1-6 1.5.2 Placement direction 1-7 1.5.3 Screw holes 1-7 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-8 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-8 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan 1-10 1.7 System memory 1-12 1.7.1 Overview 1-12 1.7.2 Memory configurations 1-...
Contents Notices vi Safety information vii M2V-MX 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 1-4 1.4 Before you proceed 1-5 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.5.1 Motherboard layout 1-6 1.5.2 Placement direction 1-7 1.5.3 Screw holes 1-7 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-8 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-8 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan 1-10 1.7 System memory 1-12 1.7.1 Overview 1-12 1.7.2 Memory configurations 1-...
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... that all power cables are not sure about the voltage of electronic products. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the motherboard, ensure that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in your retailer. vii Do not place the product...devices to or from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it may become wet. • Place the product on a stable surface. • If you add a device. •...
... that all power cables are not sure about the voltage of electronic products. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the motherboard, ensure that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in your retailer. vii Do not place the product...devices to or from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it may become wet. • Place the product on a stable surface. • If you add a device. •...
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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 64-bit architecture. Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard ASUS M2V-MX motherboard Cables 1 x Serial ATA signal cables 1 x Serial ATA power cable 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100...
... L2 cache, which is based on 64-bit architecture. Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard ASUS M2V-MX motherboard Cables 1 x Serial ATA signal cables 1 x Serial ATA power cable 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100...
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...ASUS M2V-MX 1- This high speed interface is the next generation memory technology to a fast 480 Mbps on USB 2.0. See page 1-19 for details. DDR2 800MHz memory support DDR2 is software compatible with USB 1.1. See pages 1-23 and 1-28 for a cool and quiet operating environment. USB 2.0 technology The motherboard... USB 1.1 to replace the current DDR. With the highest speed up the PCI bus. AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology The motherboard supports the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology, which monitors system operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and frequency for details. 10/...
...ASUS M2V-MX 1- This high speed interface is the next generation memory technology to a fast 480 Mbps on USB 2.0. See page 1-19 for details. DDR2 800MHz memory support DDR2 is software compatible with USB 1.1. See pages 1-23 and 1-28 for a cool and quiet operating environment. USB 2.0 technology The motherboard... USB 1.1 to replace the current DDR. With the highest speed up the PCI bus. AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology The motherboard supports the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology, which monitors system operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and frequency for details. 10/...
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1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is required prior using an OS-based flash utility. Update your system with customizable boot logos. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case the system hangs due to overclocking, C.P.R. Due to ... This feature allows you to personalize and add styles to restore the original BIOS data from the support CD in the motherboard allows you to your BIOS easily without entering the OS. Simply press the predefined hotkey to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation.
1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is required prior using an OS-based flash utility. Update your system with customizable boot logos. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case the system hangs due to overclocking, C.P.R. Due to ... This feature allows you to personalize and add styles to restore the original BIOS data from the support CD in the motherboard allows you to your BIOS easily without entering the OS. Simply press the predefined hotkey to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation.
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... supply. R M2V-MX M2V-MX Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS M2V-MX 1- Failure to do so may cause severe damage to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or 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...
... supply. R M2V-MX M2V-MX Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS M2V-MX 1- Failure to do so may cause severe damage to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or 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...
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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 M2V-MX ASUS M2V-MX 1- Doing so can damage the motherboard. R Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 1.5.3 Screw holes Place six (6) screws into the chassis in the correct orientation. Do not overtighten the screws!
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 M2V-MX ASUS M2V-MX 1- Doing so can damage the motherboard. R Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 1.5.3 Screw holes Place six (6) screws into the chassis in the correct orientation. Do not overtighten the screws!
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...! 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU. 1. R M2V-MX M2V-MX CPU Socket M2 2. Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to 90°-100° angle, otherwise the CPU does not fit in only one correct orientation. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a 940-pin AM2 socket designed...; 64 X2/AMD Athlon™ 64/AMD Sempron™ processor. Make sure you use a CPU is lifted up to prevent bending the connectors on the motherboard. The CPU fits in completely. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction
...! 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU. 1. R M2V-MX M2V-MX CPU Socket M2 2. Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to 90°-100° angle, otherwise the CPU does not fit in only one correct orientation. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a 940-pin AM2 socket designed...; 64 X2/AMD Athlon™ 64/AMD Sempron™ processor. Make sure you use a CPU is lifted up to prevent bending the connectors on the motherboard. The CPU fits in completely. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction
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... CPU fan cable to secure the CPU. CPU_FAN R CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND M2V-MX M2V-MX CPU Fan Connector Do not forget to plug this connector. The lever clicks on the motherboard. ASUS M2V-MX 1- DO NOT force the CPU into the socket until it is in place, push down the socket...
... CPU fan cable to secure the CPU. CPU_FAN R CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND M2V-MX M2V-MX CPU Fan Connector Do not forget to plug this connector. The lever clicks on the motherboard. ASUS M2V-MX 1- DO NOT force the CPU into the socket until it is in place, push down the socket...
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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. Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, making sure that ... the 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. Follow these steps to...
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. Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, making sure that ... the 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. Follow these steps to...
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... as a DDR DIMM but has a 240-pin footprint compared to prevent installation on a DDR DIMM socket. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently ...Vendors List. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 128 Pins R 112 Pins M2V-MX M2V-MX 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Sockets 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR2...
... as a DDR DIMM but has a 240-pin footprint compared to prevent installation on a DDR DIMM socket. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently ...Vendors List. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 128 Pins R 112 Pins M2V-MX M2V-MX 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Sockets 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR2...
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... Qualified Vendors List The following table lists the memory modules that have been tested and qualified for this motherboard. DDR2 533 Qualified Vendors List Size Vendor Model Side(s) 256MB KINGSTON 512MB KINGSTON 1024MB KINGSTON 256MB Qimonda 256MB Qimonda 1024MB Qimonda 512MB Hynix 512MB Hynix ...-A HYS72T64000HU-3S-B HYS72T128020HU-3S-B HYS64T32000HU-3S-B HYS64T64000HU-3S-B HYS64T128020HU-3S-B M378T3354CZ0-CE6 M378T2953CZ0-CE6 HYMP564U64AP8-Y5 HYMP112U72P8-Y5 (continued on the next page) DIMM support A B ASUS M2V-MX 1-13 Visit the ASUS website (www...
... Qualified Vendors List The following table lists the memory modules that have been tested and qualified for this motherboard. DDR2 533 Qualified Vendors List Size Vendor Model Side(s) 256MB KINGSTON 512MB KINGSTON 1024MB KINGSTON 256MB Qimonda 256MB Qimonda 1024MB Qimonda 512MB Hynix 512MB Hynix ...-A HYS72T64000HU-3S-B HYS72T128020HU-3S-B HYS64T32000HU-3S-B HYS64T64000HU-3S-B HYS64T128020HU-3S-B M378T3354CZ0-CE6 M378T2953CZ0-CE6 HYMP564U64AP8-Y5 HYMP112U72P8-Y5 (continued on the next page) DIMM support A B ASUS M2V-MX 1-13 Visit the ASUS website (www...
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... on 1 the socket. 3. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction To install a DIMM: 1. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. The DIMM might get damaged when it...
... on 1 the socket. 3. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction To install a DIMM: 1. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. The DIMM might get damaged when it...
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... with the screw you removed earlier. 6. Secure the card to the card. ASUS M2V-MX 1-17 See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Keep ...Turn on the slot. 5. Install the software drivers for information on the next page. 3. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the...
... with the screw you removed earlier. 6. Secure the card to the card. ASUS M2V-MX 1-17 See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Keep ...Turn on the slot. 5. Install the software drivers for information on the next page. 3. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the...
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...* IRQ holder for PCI steering* PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port* Numeric Data Processor Primary IDE Channel Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 A B C D used - -
...* IRQ holder for PCI steering* PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port* Numeric Data Processor Primary IDE Channel Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 A B C D used - -
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The figure shows a graphics card installed on a PCI slot. 1.8.4 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard has supports PCI Express x16 graphic cards that comply with PCI Express specifications. ASUS M2V-MX 1-19 The figure shows a LAN card installed on the PCI Express x16 slot. 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 PCI specifications.
The figure shows a graphics card installed on a PCI slot. 1.8.4 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard has supports PCI Express x16 graphic cards that comply with PCI Express specifications. ASUS M2V-MX 1-19 The figure shows a LAN card installed on the PCI Express x16 slot. 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 PCI specifications.
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...IDE connectors are three connectors on the ID ribbon cable to match the covered hole on the Ultra DMA cable connector. R PRI_IDE PIN1 SEC_IDE PIN1 M2V-MX M2V-MX IDE Connectors NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on each Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable: blue, black, and gray. ...(s). Drive jumper setting Single device Cable-Select or Master Two devices Cable-Select Master Slave Mode of the following modes to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of device(s) Cable connector - 2. Connect the blue connector to configure your device(s).
...IDE connectors are three connectors on the ID ribbon cable to match the covered hole on the Ultra DMA cable connector. R PRI_IDE PIN1 SEC_IDE PIN1 M2V-MX M2V-MX IDE Connectors NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on each Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable: blue, black, and gray. ...(s). Drive jumper setting Single device Cable-Select or Master Two devices Cable-Select Master Slave Mode of the following modes to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of device(s) Cable connector - 2. Connect the blue connector to configure your device(s).
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...Ground Ground Left Audio Channel M2V-MX Internal Audio Connector ASUS M2V-MX 1-27 Do not forget to connect the fan cables to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Optical drive audio in...on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of 1A~2.22A (26.64W max.) at +12V. 4. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors. CPU_FAN R CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND M2V-MX M2V-MX Fan ...
...Ground Ground Left Audio Channel M2V-MX Internal Audio Connector ASUS M2V-MX 1-27 Do not forget to connect the fan cables to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Optical drive audio in...on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of 1A~2.22A (26.64W max.) at +12V. 4. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors. CPU_FAN R CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND M2V-MX M2V-MX Fan ...