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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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M2A-MVP Motherboard Liste qualifizierter Anbieter (QVL) DDR2-667MHz-Fähigkeit Größe Anbieter Chipnr SS/ DS Teilnr DIMM-Unterst. ABC 256MB KINGSTON HYB18T256800AF3 SS KVR667D2N5/256 ...; 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. ABC 256MB KINGSTON HYB18T256800AF3 SS KVR667D2N5/256 ...; 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
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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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...are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet 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 the product, make ...or from the system, ensure that the power cables for disposal of electronic products. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using an adpater or extension...
...are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet 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 the product, make ...or from the system, ensure that the power cables for disposal of electronic products. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using an adpater or extension...
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... Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the following parts: • ...Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the jumpers and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. These documents are also ...
... Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the following parts: • ...Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the jumpers and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. These documents are also ...
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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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... 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 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive signal cable I/O shield 1 x MVP-Switch card ASUS motherboard support CD User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! See page 1-9 for details. 1- Chapter...
... 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 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive signal cable I/O shield 1 x MVP-Switch card ASUS motherboard support CD User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! See page 1-9 for details. 1- Chapter...
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... bandwidth 4 times higher than that will be no more powerful processing capability. 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. ASUS M2A-MVP 1- Gigabit LAN solution Marvell® Gigabit LAN controller delivers transfer speed up to 800 MHz, DDR2 memory provides...
... bandwidth 4 times higher than that will be no more powerful processing capability. 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. ASUS M2A-MVP 1- Gigabit LAN solution Marvell® Gigabit LAN controller delivers transfer speed up to 800 MHz, DDR2 memory provides...
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...for audio/video appliances such as digital television, digital video camcorders, storage peripherals & other PC portable devices. USB 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 Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with USB 1.1. USB 2.0 is in line with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). IEEE 1394a support The IEEE 1394a interface provides high ...
...for audio/video appliances such as digital television, digital video camcorders, storage peripherals & other PC portable devices. USB 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 Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with USB 1.1. USB 2.0 is in line with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). IEEE 1394a support The IEEE 1394a interface provides high ...
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... Logo™ is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is the new feature present in the motherboard that allows users to launch the utility and update the BIOS without preparing a bootable diskette or using an OS-based flash utility. ASUS M2A-MVP 1- The BIOS settings can be stored in case the...
... Logo™ is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is the new feature present in the motherboard that allows users to launch the utility and update the BIOS without preparing a bootable diskette or using an OS-based flash utility. ASUS M2A-MVP 1- The BIOS settings can be stored in case the...
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...removing or plugging in soft-off or the power cord is a reminder that you install or remove any motherboard component. 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. M2A-MVP SB_PWR M2A-MVP Onboard LED ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction The illustration below shows the ...Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with a standby power LED that the ATX power supply is switched off mode. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode,...
...removing or plugging in soft-off or the power cord is a reminder that you install or remove any motherboard component. 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. M2A-MVP SB_PWR M2A-MVP Onboard LED ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction The illustration below shows the ...Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with a standby power LED that the ATX power supply is switched off mode. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode,...
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... the image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes Place eight (6) screws into the chassis in the correct orientation. 1.5 Motherboard overview Before you place it . Do not overtighten the screws! Make sure to the rear part of the chassis M2A-MVP ASUS M2A-MVP 1- The edge with external ports goes to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the...
... the image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes Place eight (6) screws into the chassis in the correct orientation. 1.5 Motherboard overview Before you place it . Do not overtighten the screws! Make sure to the rear part of the chassis M2A-MVP ASUS M2A-MVP 1- The edge with external ports goes to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the...
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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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...motherboard. The AM2 socket has a different pinout from the 940-pin socket designed for the AM2 socket. Locate the CPU socket on the socket and damaging the CPU! 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Socket lever Make sure that the socket lever is lifted up to a 90º angle; ASUS M2A-MVP... 1- The CPU fits in completely. M2A-MVP M2A-MVP CPU Socket AM2 2. Make sure you use a CPU designed for the AMD Opteron processor. otherwise, the CPU will not...
...motherboard. The AM2 socket has a different pinout from the 940-pin socket designed for the AM2 socket. Locate the CPU socket on the socket and damaging the CPU! 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Socket lever Make sure that the socket lever is lifted up to a 90º angle; ASUS M2A-MVP... 1- The CPU fits in completely. M2A-MVP M2A-MVP CPU Socket AM2 2. Make sure you use a CPU designed for the AMD Opteron processor. otherwise, the CPU will not...
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... the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, making sure that the heatsink fits properly on the motherboard upon purchase. • You do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. CPU fan... processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly 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 ... only AMD-certified heatsink and fan assembly. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. ASUS M2A-MVP 1-11
... the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, making sure that the heatsink fits properly on the motherboard upon purchase. • You do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. CPU fan... processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly 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 ... only AMD-certified heatsink and fan assembly. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. ASUS M2A-MVP 1-11
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ASUS M2A-MVP 1-13 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 the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. When the fan and heatsink assembly is backward compatible with the legacy 3-pin CPU fan. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. • This connector is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to connect the CPU fan connector! 5.
ASUS M2A-MVP 1-13 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 the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. When the fan and heatsink assembly is backward compatible with the legacy 3-pin CPU fan. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. • This connector is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to connect the CPU fan connector! 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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Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2-800/667/533 MHz QVL. 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction KVR533D2N4/256 KVR533D2N4/512 KVR533D2N4/1G HYS64T32000HU-3.7-A HYS64T64000HU-3.7-A HYS64T128020HU-3.7-A HYS64T32000HU-3.7-B HYS64T64000HU... SS HY5PS12821AFP-C3 SS HY5PS12821AFP-C3 DS 64M8CEDG DS E5108AB-5C-E SS E5108AE-5C-E SS E5108AE-5C-E DS KKEA88E4AAK-37 SS 5MB22D9DCN DS Part No. C - M2A-MVP Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-553 MHz capability Size 256MB 512MB 1024MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 256MB 1024MB 512MB 1024MB 512MB 1024MB 1024MB...
Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2-800/667/533 MHz QVL. 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction KVR533D2N4/256 KVR533D2N4/512 KVR533D2N4/1G HYS64T32000HU-3.7-A HYS64T64000HU-3.7-A HYS64T128020HU-3.7-A HYS64T32000HU-3.7-B HYS64T64000HU... SS HY5PS12821AFP-C3 SS HY5PS12821AFP-C3 DS 64M8CEDG DS E5108AB-5C-E SS E5108AE-5C-E SS E5108AE-5C-E DS KKEA88E4AAK-37 SS 5MB22D9DCN DS Part No. C - M2A-MVP Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-553 MHz capability Size 256MB 512MB 1024MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 256MB 1024MB 512MB 1024MB 512MB 1024MB 1024MB...