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...2 MB / 1 MB / 512 KB L2 cache, which monitors system operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and frequency for buying an ASUS® M2A-MX motherboard! Before you for a cool and quiet operating environment. See page 2-21 for details. 1.1 Welcome! Thank you start installing the ... the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application CD Documentation ASUS M2A-MX motherboard 1 x Serial ATA signal cable 1 x Serial ATA power cable 1 x Ultra DMA 133 / 100 / 66 cable 1 x Floppy disk ...
...2 MB / 1 MB / 512 KB L2 cache, which monitors system operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and frequency for buying an ASUS® M2A-MX motherboard! Before you for a cool and quiet operating environment. See page 2-21 for details. 1.1 Welcome! Thank you start installing the ... the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application CD Documentation ASUS M2A-MX motherboard 1 x Serial ATA signal cable 1 x Serial ATA power cable 1 x Ultra DMA 133 / 100 / 66 cable 1 x Floppy disk ...
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... based on the new SATA 3Gb/s storage specification. It boosts your system memory to boost system performance, eliminating bottlenecks with integrated ATI Radeon x1200 Graphics. ASUS M2A-MX 1- AMD® 690V and ATI SB600 chipsets The AMD® 690V Chipset delivers a Windows VistaTM Premmium experience. PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports...
... based on the new SATA 3Gb/s storage specification. It boosts your system memory to boost system performance, eliminating bottlenecks with integrated ATI Radeon x1200 Graphics. ASUS M2A-MX 1- AMD® 690V and ATI SB600 chipsets The AMD® 690V Chipset delivers a Windows VistaTM Premmium experience. PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports...
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See page 1-24 for each parameter. ASUS M2A-MX 1- Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for details. When the system hangs due to overclocking. 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. eliminates the need to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R.
See page 1-24 for each parameter. ASUS M2A-MX 1- Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for details. When the system hangs due to overclocking. 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. eliminates the need to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R.
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... by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to prevent bending the connectors on the motherboard. ASUS M2A-MX 1- The AM2 socket has a different pinout from the 940-pin socket designed for the AM2 socket. M2A-MX M2A-MX CPU Socket M2 2. Locate the CPU socket on the socket and damaging the CPU! 1.6.1 Installing the CPU...
... by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to prevent bending the connectors on the motherboard. ASUS M2A-MX 1- The AM2 socket has a different pinout from the 940-pin socket designed for the AM2 socket. M2A-MX M2A-MX CPU Socket M2 2. Locate the CPU socket on the socket and damaging the CPU! 1.6.1 Installing the CPU...
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... the heatsink and fan assembly. Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, making sure that you use only qualified heatsink and fan assembly. ASUS M2A-MX 1-11 Make sure that the heatsink fits properly on the retention module base. • The retention module base is already installed on the motherboard upon...
... the heatsink and fan assembly. Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, making sure that you use only qualified heatsink and fan assembly. ASUS M2A-MX 1-11 Make sure that the heatsink fits properly on the retention module base. • The retention module base is already installed on the motherboard upon...
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... Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. Populated ASUS M2A-MX 1-13 Populated Populated DIMM_B1 Populated - Recommended memory configurations Mode Single-Channel Dual-channel Sockets DIMM_A1 - The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 128 Pins R 112 Pins M2A-MX M2A-MX 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1...
... Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. Populated ASUS M2A-MX 1-13 Populated Populated DIMM_B1 Populated - Recommended memory configurations Mode Single-Channel Dual-channel Sockets DIMM_A1 - The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 128 Pins R 112 Pins M2A-MX M2A-MX 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1...
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... • 512MB Transcend 512MB DDR2 533 ECC SS 6ND22D9GCT(ECC) • 512MB VERITECH GTP512HLTM46DG SS VTD264M8PC6G01A164129621 • • 1G VERITECH GTP01GHLTM56DG DS VTD264M8PC6G01A164129621 • • ASUS M2A-MX 1-15
... • 512MB Transcend 512MB DDR2 533 ECC SS 6ND22D9GCT(ECC) • 512MB VERITECH GTP512HLTM46DG SS VTD264M8PC6G01A164129621 • • 1G VERITECH GTP01GHLTM56DG DS VTD264M8PC6G01A164129621 • • ASUS M2A-MX 1-15
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... with extra force. 2. Align a DIMM on the socket. 3. DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap 1 back in only one direction. ASUS M2A-MX 1-19 Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 3 2. Remove the DIMM from the socket. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging...
... with extra force. 2. Align a DIMM on the socket. 3. DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap 1 back in only one direction. ASUS M2A-MX 1-19 Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 3 2. Remove the DIMM from the socket. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging...
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... specifications. 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 Express specifications. ASUS M2A-MX 1-23
... specifications. 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 Express specifications. ASUS M2A-MX 1-23
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2. PS2_USBPW R 12 23 M2A-MX +5V (Default) +5VSB M2A-MX USB Device Wake Up • The USB device wake-up . • The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under ... +5VSB lead for each USB port; Set to +5VSB to wake up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in sleep mode. ASUS M2A-MX 1-25 USB device wake-up (3-pin PS2_USBPW) Set these jumpers to +5V to wake up the computer from S3 and S4 sleep modes.
2. PS2_USBPW R 12 23 M2A-MX +5V (Default) +5VSB M2A-MX USB Device Wake Up • The USB device wake-up . • The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under ... +5VSB lead for each USB port; Set to +5VSB to wake up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in sleep mode. ASUS M2A-MX 1-25 USB device wake-up (3-pin PS2_USBPW) Set these jumpers to +5V to wake up the computer from S3 and S4 sleep modes.
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... Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 9. Serial (COM1) port. This port is for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 8. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. ASUS M2A-MX 1-27 These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for a VGA monitor or other serial devices. 11. This port is for a PS/2 keyboard...
... Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 9. Serial (COM1) port. This port is for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 8. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. ASUS M2A-MX 1-27 These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for a VGA monitor or other serial devices. 11. This port is for a PS/2 keyboard...
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... prevents incorrect insertion when you connect the IDE cable. • Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for an Ultra DMA 133 / 100 / 66 signal cable. R M2A-MX ASUS M2A-MX 1-29 Drive jumper setting Single device Two devices Cable-Select or Master Cable-Select Master Slave Mode of the following modes to match the covered...
... prevents incorrect insertion when you connect the IDE cable. • Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for an Ultra DMA 133 / 100 / 66 signal cable. R M2A-MX ASUS M2A-MX 1-29 Drive jumper setting Single device Two devices Cable-Select or Master Cable-Select Master Slave Mode of the following modes to match the covered...
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... of each cable matches the ground pin of the system chassis. CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM R M2A-MX CHA_FAN Rotation +12V GND M2A-MX Fan Connectors 6. R M2A-MX M2A-MX Digital Audio Connector The S/PDIF module is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port(s). CPU and Chassis Fan connectors (4-pin... (8.88W max.) or a total of 1A~2.22A (26.64W max.) at the back of the connector. These are not jumpers! Only CPU Fan supports Q-Fan. ASUS M2A-MX 1-31
... of each cable matches the ground pin of the system chassis. CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM R M2A-MX CHA_FAN Rotation +12V GND M2A-MX Fan Connectors 6. R M2A-MX M2A-MX Digital Audio Connector The S/PDIF module is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port(s). CPU and Chassis Fan connectors (4-pin... (8.88W max.) or a total of 1A~2.22A (26.64W max.) at the back of the connector. These are not jumpers! Only CPU Fan supports Q-Fan. ASUS M2A-MX 1-31
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ASUS M2A-MX 1-33 Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is set the item to this connector, make sure that the Front Panel Select item in the BIOS is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector, set to [HD Audio]; M2A-MX SPEAKER ... motherboard high-definition audio capability. • If you to this connector. See page 2-25 for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. M2A-MX • We recommend that supports either High Definition Audio or AC`97 audio standard. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) This connector is for...
ASUS M2A-MX 1-33 Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is set the item to this connector, make sure that the Front Panel Select item in the BIOS is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector, set to [HD Audio]; M2A-MX SPEAKER ... motherboard high-definition audio capability. • If you to this connector. See page 2-25 for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. M2A-MX • We recommend that supports either High Definition Audio or AC`97 audio standard. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) This connector is for...
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Ground Reset +HDLED RESET M2A-MX System Panel Connector • System power LED (2-pin PWRLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power button. The system power LED lights up or ... reset button for system reboot without turning off button (2-pin PWRBTN) This connector is for the HDD Activity LED. 12. PLED PWRSW PLED+ PLEDPWR GND R M2A-MX F_PANEL IDELED+ IDELED- Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. System panel connector (10-1 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions...
Ground Reset +HDLED RESET M2A-MX System Panel Connector • System power LED (2-pin PWRLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power button. The system power LED lights up or ... reset button for system reboot without turning off button (2-pin PWRBTN) This connector is for the HDD Activity LED. 12. PLED PWRSW PLED+ PLEDPWR GND R M2A-MX F_PANEL IDELED+ IDELED- Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. System panel connector (10-1 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions...
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Click Next. Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the drop‑down you update the BIOS using this utility. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the 3. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. ASUS M2A-MX 2- click Auto Select.
Click Next. Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the drop‑down you update the BIOS using this utility. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the 3. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. ASUS M2A-MX 2- click Auto Select.
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... follow screen instructions to the floppy disk drive. Windows® Vista environment a. DOS environment a. Insert a formatted, high density 1.44 MB floppy disk into the drive. e. d. e. ASUS M2A-MX 2- b. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk to continue. c. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. Insert the Windows® 2000 CD to the floppy disk drive. Insert a formatted...
... follow screen instructions to the floppy disk drive. Windows® Vista environment a. DOS environment a. Insert a formatted, high density 1.44 MB floppy disk into the drive. e. d. e. ASUS M2A-MX 2- b. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk to continue. c. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. Insert the Windows® 2000 CD to the floppy disk drive. Insert a formatted...
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...screens are for the extension name. Press . The utility copies the current BIOS file to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file. ASUS M2A-MX 2- The actual BIOS screen displays may not be same as backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Version 1.19...(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Reading flash ..... Copying the current BIOS To copy the current BIOS file using a ...
...screens are for the extension name. Press . The utility copies the current BIOS file to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file. ASUS M2A-MX 2- The actual BIOS screen displays may not be same as backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Version 1.19...(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Reading flash ..... Copying the current BIOS To copy the current BIOS file using a ...
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...To recover the BIOS from a floppy disk: 1. Floppy found , the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. ASUS M2A-MX 2- Turn on the system. 2. When found ! Starting BIOS recovery... Bad BIOS checksum. Insert the floppy disk with the original or updated...BIOS recovery... Checking for the original or updated BIOS file. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. Reading file "M2A-MX.ROM". DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Bad BIOS checksum. Completed. You can cause system ...
...To recover the BIOS from a floppy disk: 1. Floppy found , the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. ASUS M2A-MX 2- Turn on the system. 2. When found ! Starting BIOS recovery... Bad BIOS checksum. Insert the floppy disk with the original or updated...BIOS recovery... Checking for the original or updated BIOS file. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. Reading file "M2A-MX.ROM". DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Bad BIOS checksum. Completed. You can cause system ...
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... doing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to configure your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to "Run Setup." Use the BIOS Setup program when you see on your system using this program. ASUS M2A-MX 2-11 For example, you can enable the security password feature or change the configuration of...
... doing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to configure your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to "Run Setup." Use the BIOS Setup program when you see on your system using this program. ASUS M2A-MX 2-11 For example, you can enable the security password feature or change the configuration of...