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Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide viii M2A-MX 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 Innovative ASUS features 1-4 1.4 Before you proceed 1-6 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-7 1.5.1 Motherboard layout 1-7 1.5.2 Placement direction 1-8 1.5.3 Screw holes 1-8 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-9 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-9 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan 1-11 1.7 ...
Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide viii M2A-MX 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 Innovative ASUS features 1-4 1.4 Before you proceed 1-6 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-7 1.5.1 Motherboard layout 1-7 1.5.2 Placement direction 1-8 1.5.3 Screw holes 1-8 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-9 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-9 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan 1-11 1.7 ...
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... Dual-channel memory architecture 2 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support up to 256 MB. board, and 4 ports at mid- M2A-MX specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Graphics Storage High Definition Audio LAN BIOS features Manageability Special features USB Support AMD socket ...BIOS, Green, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI v3.0, SM BIOS 2.5 WfM2.0, DMI2.0, WOL by PME, WOR, PXE ASUS Q-Fan ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS EZ Flash ASUS MyLogo™ Supports up to 10 USB 2.0 / 1.1 ports (6 ports at back panel) (continued on the next page) ...
... Dual-channel memory architecture 2 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support up to 256 MB. board, and 4 ports at mid- M2A-MX specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Graphics Storage High Definition Audio LAN BIOS features Manageability Special features USB Support AMD socket ...BIOS, Green, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM 2.0, ACPI v3.0, SM BIOS 2.5 WfM2.0, DMI2.0, WOL by PME, WOR, PXE ASUS Q-Fan ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS EZ Flash ASUS MyLogo™ Supports up to 10 USB 2.0 / 1.1 ports (6 ports at back panel) (continued on the next page) ...
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xi x 7.6 in . M2A-MX specifications summary Rear panel Internal connectors Power Requirement Accessories Form Factor Support CD 1 x Parallel port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x VGA Out port 1 x COM port 1 x ... ATA signal cable 1 x SATA power cable 1 x UltraDMA 133 / 100 / 66 1 x Floppy disk drive cable 1 x I/O Shield User guide MicroATX: 9.6 in . (24.5 cm x 19.4 cm) Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Live Update utility AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Utility Anti-virus software (OEM version) *Specifications are subject to change without notice.
xi x 7.6 in . M2A-MX specifications summary Rear panel Internal connectors Power Requirement Accessories Form Factor Support CD 1 x Parallel port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x VGA Out port 1 x COM port 1 x ... ATA signal cable 1 x SATA power cable 1 x UltraDMA 133 / 100 / 66 1 x Floppy disk drive cable 1 x I/O Shield User guide MicroATX: 9.6 in . (24.5 cm x 19.4 cm) Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Live Update utility AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Utility Anti-virus software (OEM version) *Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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...ATI SB600 chipsets The AMD® 690V Chipset delivers a Windows VistaTM Premmium experience. This Northbridge is software compatible with existing PCI specifications. The AMD SB600 chipset buid-in packets. PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O ...Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology The motherboard supports next-generation SATA hard drives based on the new SATA 3Gb/s storage specification. See pages 1-30 and 2-17 for details. ASUS M2A-MX 1- See page 1-30 and 2-17 for details. PCI Express features point‑to ten times faster than ...
...ATI SB600 chipsets The AMD® 690V Chipset delivers a Windows VistaTM Premmium experience. This Northbridge is software compatible with existing PCI specifications. The AMD SB600 chipset buid-in packets. PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O ...Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology The motherboard supports next-generation SATA hard drives based on the new SATA 3Gb/s storage specification. See pages 1-30 and 2-17 for details. ASUS M2A-MX 1- See page 1-30 and 2-17 for details. PCI Express features point‑to ten times faster than ...
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... See page 2-6 for details. ASUS MyLogo™ This new feature present in the motherboard allows you to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from... a floppy disk. This CODEC is the Realtek® ALC662 High Definition Audio 6-channel audio CODEC. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you to personalize and ...
... See page 2-6 for details. ASUS MyLogo™ This new feature present in the motherboard allows you to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from... a floppy disk. This CODEC is the Realtek® ALC662 High Definition Audio 6-channel audio CODEC. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you to personalize and ...
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... x1 slot. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard has supports PCI Express x16 graphic cards that comply with PCI specifications. The figure shows a LAN card installed on the PCI Express x16 slot. ASUS M2A-MX 1-23 1.8.3 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards...
... x1 slot. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard has supports PCI Express x16 graphic cards that comply with PCI specifications. The figure shows a LAN card installed on the PCI Express x16 slot. ASUS M2A-MX 1-23 1.8.3 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards...
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... ATA with Serial ATA 1.5Gb/s specification. If you install Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using Serial ATA. • For detailed instructions on how to configure RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 0+1, refer to the RAID manual in the BIOS to [RAID]. M2A-MX M2A-MX SATA Connectors R SATA1 GND...
... ATA with Serial ATA 1.5Gb/s specification. If you install Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using Serial ATA. • For detailed instructions on how to configure RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 0+1, refer to the RAID manual in the BIOS to [RAID]. M2A-MX M2A-MX SATA Connectors R SATA1 GND...
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USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC 7. USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC R M2A-MX USB56 1 USB78 1 USB910 1 USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND Never connect a 1394 cable to receive stereo ... in connector (4-pin CD) These connectors allow you to the USB connectors. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. R M2A-MX 1-32 Chapter 1: Product introduction Doing so will damage the motherboard! The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. 8....
USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC 7. USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC R M2A-MX USB56 1 USB78 1 USB910 1 USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND Never connect a 1394 cable to receive stereo ... in connector (4-pin CD) These connectors allow you to the USB connectors. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. R M2A-MX 1-32 Chapter 1: Product introduction Doing so will damage the motherboard! The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. 8....
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... the 4-pin ATX +12 V power plug; The system may become unstable or may not boot up . • We recommend that you use an ATX 12 V Specification 2.0‑compliant power supply unit (PSU) with more power-consuming devices. The plugs from the power supply are for an ATX power supply. The system... that the 20-pin power plug can provide at least 15 A on +12 V and that the PSU has a minimum power rating of 300 W power rating. M2A-MX • We recommend that you use a PSU with higher power output when configuring a system with a minimum of 300 W.
... the 4-pin ATX +12 V power plug; The system may become unstable or may not boot up . • We recommend that you use an ATX 12 V Specification 2.0‑compliant power supply unit (PSU) with more power-consuming devices. The plugs from the power supply are for an ATX power supply. The system... that the 20-pin power plug can provide at least 15 A on +12 V and that the PSU has a minimum power rating of 300 W power rating. M2A-MX • We recommend that you use a PSU with higher power output when configuring a system with a minimum of 300 W.
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... in the sections below may cause system to display a pop-up window ASUS M2A-MX 2-13 Advanced Chipset settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in brackets, and is highlighted when selected. 2.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that is not user-configurable. Change Option F1 General Help...
... in the sections below may cause system to display a pop-up window ASUS M2A-MX 2-13 Advanced Chipset settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in brackets, and is highlighted when selected. 2.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that is not user-configurable. Change Option F1 General Help...
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..., LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and SMART monitoring). Setting to the system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS M2A-MX 2-15 Primary IDE Master Device : Hard Disk Vendor : ST320413A Size : 20.0GB LBA Mode : Supported Block Mode : 16 Sectors PIO Mode : Supported... connected to Auto allows automatic selection of the appropriate IDE device type. Setting to display the IDE device information. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. These items show N/A if no IDE device is either a ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive...
..., LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and SMART monitoring). Setting to the system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS M2A-MX 2-15 Primary IDE Master Device : Hard Disk Vendor : ST320413A Size : 20.0GB LBA Mode : Supported Block Mode : 16 Sectors PIO Mode : Supported... connected to Auto allows automatic selection of the appropriate IDE device type. Setting to display the IDE device information. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. These items show N/A if no IDE device is either a ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive...
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AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory Onboard LAN MAC Address Displays the onboard LAN MAC address 2-18 Chapter 2: BIOS setup ...The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. 2.3.7 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. AMIBIOS Version : 0115 Build Date : 10/08/07 Processor Type : AMD Sempron(tm) Processor 3200+ Speed : 1807MHz Count : 1 System Memory Installed Size: ...
AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory Onboard LAN MAC Address Displays the onboard LAN MAC address 2-18 Chapter 2: BIOS setup ...The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. 2.3.7 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. AMIBIOS Version : 0115 Build Date : 10/08/07 Processor Type : AMD Sempron(tm) Processor 3200+ Speed : 1807MHz Count : 1 System Memory Installed Size: ...
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When set to [PCI Device], the specific IRQ is reserved for legacy ISA devices. Setting to Auto allows the system to [Reserved], the IRQ is free for use of USB devices at ... Speed (12 Mbps). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] Allows you to enable or disable the USB Controllers. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M2A-MX 2-27 Select an item then press to configure the USB 2.0 controller in this menu allows you to display the configuration options. The EHCI ownership change...
When set to [PCI Device], the specific IRQ is reserved for legacy ISA devices. Setting to Auto allows the system to [Reserved], the IRQ is free for use of USB devices at ... Speed (12 Mbps). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] Allows you to enable or disable the USB Controllers. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M2A-MX 2-27 Select an item then press to configure the USB 2.0 controller in this menu allows you to display the configuration options. The EHCI ownership change...
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...: [S1 (POS) Only] [S3 only] [Auto] 2.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled] Allows you to add additional tables as per ACPI 2.0 specifications. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.3 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI)...APM Configuration Hardware Monitor 2.5.1 Suspend Mode [Auto] Allows you to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-28 Chapter 2: BIOS setup When set to select the USB mass ...
...: [S1 (POS) Only] [S3 only] [Auto] 2.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled] Allows you to add additional tables as per ACPI 2.0 specifications. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.3 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI)...APM Configuration Hardware Monitor 2.5.1 Suspend Mode [Auto] Allows you to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-28 Chapter 2: BIOS setup When set to select the USB mass ...
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... voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-30 Chapter 2: BIOS setup If the fan is not connected to the chassis, the specific field shows N/A. 2.5.5 Hardware Monitor Hardware Monitor CPU Temperature [38ºC/100ºF] CPU Fan Speed [3260RPM] Chassis Fan Speed [N/A] VCORE Voltage [ 1.424V] 3.3V Voltage [ 3.296V...
... voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-30 Chapter 2: BIOS setup If the fan is not connected to the chassis, the specific field shows N/A. 2.5.5 Hardware Monitor Hardware Monitor CPU Temperature [38ºC/100ºF] CPU Fan Speed [3260RPM] Chassis Fan Speed [N/A] VCORE Voltage [ 1.424V] 3.3V Voltage [ 3.296V...
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Motherboard Info Displays the general specifications of the support CD. 3.2.6 ASUS Contact information Click the Contact tab to display the specified information. Click an icon to display the ASUS contact information. You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide. 3.2.7 Other information The icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the motherboard. 3- Chapter 3: Software support
Motherboard Info Displays the general specifications of the support CD. 3.2.6 ASUS Contact information Click the Contact tab to display the specified information. Click an icon to display the ASUS contact information. You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide. 3.2.7 Other information The icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the motherboard. 3- Chapter 3: Software support