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M2A-MVP Motherboard Liste qualifizierter Anbieter (QVL) DDR2-800MHz-Fähigkeit Größe 512MB 1024MB 1024MB 512MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 512MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 512MB 1024MB 512MB ...
M2A-MVP Motherboard Liste qualifizierter Anbieter (QVL) DDR2-800MHz-Fähigkeit Größe 512MB 1024MB 1024MB 512MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 512MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 512MB 1024MB 512MB ...
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...; 512MB Transcend E5108AE-6E-E SS TS64MLQ64V6J • •• 1024MB Transcend E5108AE-6E-E DS TS128MLQ64V6J •• 512MB Transcend J12Q3AB-6 SS JM367Q643A-6 • •• ASUS M2A-MVP 1-17 M2A-MVP Motherboard Liste qualifizierter Anbieter (QVL) DDR2-667MHz-Fähigkeit Größe Anbieter Chipnr SS/ DS Teilnr DIMM-Unterst.
...; 512MB Transcend E5108AE-6E-E SS TS64MLQ64V6J • •• 1024MB Transcend E5108AE-6E-E DS TS128MLQ64V6J •• 512MB Transcend J12Q3AB-6 SS JM367Q643A-6 • •• ASUS M2A-MVP 1-17 M2A-MVP Motherboard Liste qualifizierter Anbieter (QVL) DDR2-667MHz-Fähigkeit Größe Anbieter Chipnr SS/ DS Teilnr DIMM-Unterst.
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Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii M2A-MVP specifications summary x 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 ASUS features 1-5 1.4 Before you proceed 1-6 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-7 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-7 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-7 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-8 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-9 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-9 1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan 1-11 1.7 System memory 1-14 1.7.1 Overview 1-14 1.7.2 Memory configurations 1-15 1.7.3 Installing...
Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii M2A-MVP specifications summary x 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 ASUS features 1-5 1.4 Before you proceed 1-6 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-7 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-7 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-7 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-8 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-9 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-9 1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan 1-11 1.7 System memory 1-14 1.7.1 Overview 1-14 1.7.2 Memory configurations 1-15 1.7.3 Installing...
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...all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using the product,... power cables for disposal of electronic products. If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using , contact your...
...all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using the product,... power cables for disposal of electronic products. If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using , contact your...
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... optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that comes with the motherboard package. Where to find more information Refer to perform when installing system components. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. viii These documents are also provided. •...
... optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that comes with the motherboard package. Where to find more information Refer to perform when installing system components. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. viii These documents are also provided. •...
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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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...Before you for details. See page 2-20 for a cool and quiet operating environment. See page 1-9 for buying an ASUS® M2A-MVP motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in the long line of the... 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 M2A-MVP 1 x Serial ATA cable 1 x 2-port Serial ATA power cable 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 ...
...Before you for details. See page 2-20 for a cool and quiet operating environment. See page 1-9 for buying an ASUS® M2A-MVP motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in the long line of the... 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 M2A-MVP 1 x Serial ATA cable 1 x 2-port Serial ATA power cable 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 ...
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...PCI Express x16 bus performs much better than AGP 8X in , Line-out, and Mic jacks. Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s technology This motherboard supports the next-generation hard drives based on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specification. The onboard NVIDIA® nForce 430 MCP ... what types of peripherals are plugged into the audio I /O interconnect technology that of inappropriate connection, meaning there will replace the existing PCI. ASUS M2A-MVP 1- With a bus bandwidth 4 times higher than conventional 10/100 Ethernet connections. See page 1-21 for details. See page 1-32 for ...
...PCI Express x16 bus performs much better than AGP 8X in , Line-out, and Mic jacks. Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s technology This motherboard supports the next-generation hard drives based on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specification. The onboard NVIDIA® nForce 430 MCP ... what types of peripherals are plugged into the audio I /O interconnect technology that of inappropriate connection, meaning there will replace the existing PCI. ASUS M2A-MVP 1- With a bus bandwidth 4 times higher than conventional 10/100 Ethernet connections. See page 1-21 for details. See page 1-32 for ...
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...2.0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from the 12 Mbps bandwidth on USB 1.1 to a fast 480 Mbps on the environment. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction USB 2.0 is in line with the ASUS vision of Hazardous...such as digital television, digital video camcorders, storage peripherals & other PC portable devices. S/PDIF digital sound ready This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to external home theater audio systems via coaxial and optical S/PDIF-out (SONY-PHILIPS Digital Interface) ...
...2.0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from the 12 Mbps bandwidth on USB 1.1 to a fast 480 Mbps on the environment. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction USB 2.0 is in line with the ASUS vision of Hazardous...such as digital television, digital video camcorders, storage peripherals & other PC portable devices. S/PDIF digital sound ready This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to external home theater audio systems via coaxial and optical S/PDIF-out (SONY-PHILIPS Digital Interface) ...
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... an OS-based flash utility. ASUS M2A-MVP 1- ASUS O.C. See page 2-37 for details. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. When the system hangs due to share and distribute their favorite settings. Update your system with customizable and animated boot logos. This utility saves users the cost and hassle of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting...
... an OS-based flash utility. ASUS M2A-MVP 1- ASUS O.C. See page 2-37 for details. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. When the system hangs due to share and distribute their favorite settings. Update your system with customizable and animated boot logos. This utility saves users the cost and hassle of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting...
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...ATX power supply is switched off mode. The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. M2A-MVP SB_PWR M2A-MVP...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 component. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure that you should shut...
...ATX power supply is switched off mode. The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. M2A-MVP SB_PWR M2A-MVP...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 component. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure that you should shut...
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... of the chassis M2A-MVP ASUS M2A-MVP 1- The edge with external ports goes to do so can damage the motherboard. Doing so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you install the motherboard, study the configuration...of your chassis to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. 1.5 Motherboard overview Before you place it . Do not overtighten the screws! Make sure to ensure that the motherboard fits into it into the chassis in the image below. 1.5.2 Screw...
... of the chassis M2A-MVP ASUS M2A-MVP 1- The edge with external ports goes to do so can damage the motherboard. Doing so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you install the motherboard, study the configuration...of your chassis to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. 1.5 Motherboard overview Before you place it . Do not overtighten the screws! Make sure to ensure that the motherboard fits into it into the chassis in the image below. 1.5.2 Screw...
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1.5.3 Motherboard layout PS/2KBMS T: Mouse KBPWR B: Keyboard COM1 ATX12V 24.5cm (9.6in) CPU_FAN Socket AM2 DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64 bit,... (12in) PARALLEL PORT USBPW1-4 F_USB34 LAN1_USB12 PWR_FAN Top:Line In Center:Line Out Below:Mic In SPDIF_O1 SPDIF_OUT CD AAFP ALC660 EATXPWR AMD 480X PCIEX16_2 M2A-MVP PCIEX1_1 PCIEX1_2 SB600 CHA_FAN1 88E8001 VIA VT6308P IE1394_2 FLOPPY PCIEX16_1 PCI1 PCI2 USB56 SATA2 SATA1 SATA4 SATA3 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power 8Mbit BIOS...
1.5.3 Motherboard layout PS/2KBMS T: Mouse KBPWR B: Keyboard COM1 ATX12V 24.5cm (9.6in) CPU_FAN Socket AM2 DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64 bit,... (12in) PARALLEL PORT USBPW1-4 F_USB34 LAN1_USB12 PWR_FAN Top:Line In Center:Line Out Below:Mic In SPDIF_O1 SPDIF_OUT CD AAFP ALC660 EATXPWR AMD 480X PCIEX16_2 M2A-MVP PCIEX1_1 PCIEX1_2 SB600 CHA_FAN1 88E8001 VIA VT6308P IE1394_2 FLOPPY PCIEX16_1 PCI1 PCI2 USB56 SATA2 SATA1 SATA4 SATA3 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power 8Mbit BIOS...
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ASUS M2A-MVP 1- otherwise, the CPU will not fit in only one correct orientation. Socket lever Make sure that the socket lever is lifted up to a 90º ... connectors on the motherboard. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a 940-pin AM2 socket designed for the AM2 socket. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to a 90º angle; The AM2 socket has a different pinout from the 940-pin socket designed for the AMD Opteron processor. M2A-MVP M2A-MVP CPU Socket...
ASUS M2A-MVP 1- otherwise, the CPU will not fit in only one correct orientation. Socket lever Make sure that the socket lever is lifted up to a 90º ... connectors on the motherboard. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a 940-pin AM2 socket designed for the AM2 socket. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to a 90º angle; The AM2 socket has a different pinout from the 940-pin socket designed for the AMD Opteron processor. M2A-MVP M2A-MVP CPU Socket...
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...CPU, making sure that the heatsink fits properly on the retention module base. • The retention module base is already installed on the motherboard upon purchase. • You do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. 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. ASUS M2A-MVP 1-11 To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Make sure that ...
...CPU, making sure that the heatsink fits properly on the retention module base. • The retention module base is already installed on the motherboard upon purchase. • You do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. 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. ASUS M2A-MVP 1-11 To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Make sure that ...
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When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to plug this connector. • This connector is backward compatible with the legacy 3-pin CPU fan. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. CPU_FAN CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND M2A-MVP M2A-MVP CPU fan connector • Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! ASUS M2A-MVP 1-13 5.
When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to plug this connector. • This connector is backward compatible with the legacy 3-pin CPU fan. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. CPU_FAN CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND M2A-MVP M2A-MVP CPU fan connector • Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! ASUS M2A-MVP 1-13 5.
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... DIMM_B1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B2 M2A-MVP M2A-MVP 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 In dual-channel configurations, installing identical (the same type and size) DDR2 DIMM pairs for each channel provides optimum performance. 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double...
... DIMM_B1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B2 M2A-MVP M2A-MVP 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 In dual-channel configurations, installing identical (the same type and size) DDR2 DIMM pairs for each channel provides optimum performance. 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double...
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...-sided DIMM support: A - C - Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2-800/667/533 MHz QVL. 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction Single-sided DS - Supports four modules inserted into both the yellow and black slots as one module inserted into either slot in Single-channel memory configuration. M2A-MVP Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2...
...-sided DIMM support: A - C - Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2-800/667/533 MHz QVL. 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction Single-sided DS - Supports four modules inserted into both the yellow and black slots as one module inserted into either slot in Single-channel memory configuration. M2A-MVP Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2...