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...buffered DDR2 800 memory support and AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology. Before you for buying an ASUS® M2A-MX motherboard! See page 1-9 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 drive cable I/O shield ASUS motherboard support CD User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Thank you...
...buffered DDR2 800 memory support and AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology. Before you for buying an ASUS® M2A-MX motherboard! See page 1-9 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 drive cable I/O shield ASUS motherboard support CD User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Thank you...
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.../1000 Ethernet connections. It boosts your system memory to boost system performance, eliminating bottlenecks with integrated ATI Radeon x1200 Graphics. See page 1-23 for details. ASUS M2A-MX 1- AMD® 690V and ATI SB600 chipsets The AMD® 690V Chipset delivers a Windows VistaTM Premmium experience. See page 1-30 and 2-17 for four SATA...
.../1000 Ethernet connections. It boosts your system memory to boost system performance, eliminating bottlenecks with integrated ATI Radeon x1200 Graphics. See page 1-23 for details. ASUS M2A-MX 1- AMD® 690V and ATI SB600 chipsets The AMD® 690V Chipset delivers a Windows VistaTM Premmium experience. See page 1-30 and 2-17 for four SATA...
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eliminates the need to overclocking. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for details. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case the system hangs due to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. When the system hangs due to overclocking, C.P.R. ASUS M2A-MX 1- See page 1-24 for each parameter. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R.
eliminates the need to overclocking. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for details. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case the system hangs due to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. When the system hangs due to overclocking, C.P.R. ASUS M2A-MX 1- See page 1-24 for each parameter. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R.
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... sure that the socket lever is designed for the AMD Athlon™ 64 FX / Athlon™ 64 x2 / Athlon™ 64 / Sempron™ / AM2+ processor. M2A-MX M2A-MX CPU Socket M2 2. The CPU fits in completely. Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to 90°-100°... CPU! 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU. 1. The AM2 socket has a different pinout from the 940-pin socket designed for the AMD Opteron™ processor. ASUS M2A-MX 1-
... sure that the socket lever is designed for the AMD Athlon™ 64 FX / Athlon™ 64 x2 / Athlon™ 64 / Sempron™ / AM2+ processor. M2A-MX M2A-MX CPU Socket M2 2. The CPU fits in completely. Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to 90°-100°... CPU! 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU. 1. The AM2 socket has a different pinout from the 940-pin socket designed for the AMD Opteron™ processor. ASUS M2A-MX 1-
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... the motherboard upon purchase. • You do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. Follow these steps to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. ASUS M2A-MX 1-11 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan The AMD Athlon™ 64 FX / Athlon™ 64 x2 / Athlon™ 64 / Sempron™ processor require a specially designed...
... the motherboard upon purchase. • You do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. Follow these steps to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. ASUS M2A-MX 1-11 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan The AMD Athlon™ 64 FX / Athlon™ 64 x2 / Athlon™ 64 / Sempron™ processor require a specially designed...
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... compared to prevent installation on a DDR DIMM socket. 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 DIMM_B1 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, and...DIMM sockets. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. Populated ASUS M2A-MX 1-13 Recommended memory configurations Mode Single-Channel Dual-channel Sockets DIMM_A1 -
... compared to prevent installation on a DDR DIMM socket. 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 DIMM_B1 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, and...DIMM sockets. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. Populated ASUS M2A-MX 1-13 Recommended memory configurations Mode Single-Channel Dual-channel 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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... DIMM sockets do so may cause severe damage to the DDR2 DIMM sockets. 1.7.4 Removing a DIMM 2 To remove a DIMM: 11 1. Remove the DIMM from the socket. ASUS M2A-MX 1-19 Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 3 2. 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Make sure to unlock the DIMM. 1 DDR2 DIMM notch Support the DIMM lightly...
... DIMM sockets do so may cause severe damage to the DDR2 DIMM sockets. 1.7.4 Removing a DIMM 2 To remove a DIMM: 11 1. Remove the DIMM from the socket. ASUS M2A-MX 1-19 Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 3 2. 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Make sure to unlock the DIMM. 1 DDR2 DIMM notch Support the DIMM lightly...
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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. ASUS M2A-MX 1-23 The figure shows a graphics card installed on a PCI slot. 1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and ...
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. ASUS M2A-MX 1-23 The figure shows a graphics card installed on a PCI slot. 1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and ...
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... total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. ASUS M2A-MX 1-25 2. otherwise, the system will not power up feature requires a power supply that can provide 500mA on the +5VSB lead for each USB port...
... total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. ASUS M2A-MX 1-25 2. otherwise, the system will not power up feature requires a power supply that can provide 500mA on the +5VSB lead for each USB port...
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USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. Serial (COM1) port. ASUS M2A-MX 1-27 These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for pointing devices or other VGA-compatible devices. 10. This 15-pin port is ...
USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. Serial (COM1) port. ASUS M2A-MX 1-27 These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for pointing devices or other VGA-compatible devices. 10. This 15-pin port is ...
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..., and gray. There are three connectors on the Ultra DMA cable connector. If any device jumper is for Ultra DMA 133 / 100 / 66 IDE devices. R M2A-MX ASUS M2A-MX 1-29 IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) The onboard IDE connector is set as "Cable-Select," make sure all other device jumpers have the same setting...
..., and gray. There are three connectors on the Ultra DMA cable connector. If any device jumper is for Ultra DMA 133 / 100 / 66 IDE devices. R M2A-MX ASUS M2A-MX 1-29 IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) The onboard IDE connector is set as "Cable-Select," make sure all other device jumpers have the same setting...
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...to connect the fan cables to a slot opening at +12V. 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. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors. DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard...at the back of the connector. Connect the S/PDIF module cable to this connector, then install the module to the fan connectors. R M2A-MX M2A-MX Digital Audio Connector The S/PDIF module is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port(s). ASUS M2A-MX 1-31 Only CPU Fan supports Q-Fan. 5.
...to connect the fan cables to a slot opening at +12V. 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. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors. DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard...at the back of the connector. Connect the S/PDIF module cable to this connector, then install the module to the fan connectors. R M2A-MX M2A-MX Digital Audio Connector The S/PDIF module is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port(s). ASUS M2A-MX 1-31 Only CPU Fan supports Q-Fan. 5.
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..., make sure that the Front Panel Select item in the BIOS is set the item to [HD Audio]; M2A-MX • We recommend that supports either High Definition Audio or AC`97 audio standard. ASUS M2A-MX 1-33 Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for details. See page 2-25 for the...
..., make sure that the Front Panel Select item in the BIOS is set the item to [HD Audio]; M2A-MX • We recommend that supports either High Definition Audio or AC`97 audio standard. ASUS M2A-MX 1-33 Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for details. See page 2-25 for the...
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... system power LED. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector. System panel connector (10-1 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. ASUS M2A-MX 1-35 Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF. • Reset button (2-pin RESET) This... button (2-pin PWRBTN) This connector is for the system power button. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. PLED PWRSW PLED+ PLEDPWR GND R M2A-MX F_PANEL IDELED+ IDELED-
... system power LED. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector. System panel connector (10-1 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. ASUS M2A-MX 1-35 Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF. • Reset button (2-pin RESET) This... button (2-pin PWRBTN) This connector is for the system power button. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. PLED PWRSW PLED+ PLEDPWR GND R M2A-MX F_PANEL IDELED+ IDELED-
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Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the drop‑down you update the BIOS using this utility. Select Update BIOS from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. click Auto Select. ASUS M2A-MX 2- The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Click Next. Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the 3.
Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the drop‑down you update the BIOS using this utility. Select Update BIOS from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. click Auto Select. ASUS M2A-MX 2- The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Click Next. Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the 3.
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... file to the optical drive. A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears. Windows® 2000 environment To create a set of the following to create a bootable floppy disk. c. d. b. e. ASUS M2A-MX 2- DOS environment a. c. Insert the Windows® 2000 CD to the bootable floppy disk. Do either one of boot disks for Windows® 2000: a. Windows®...
... file to the optical drive. A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears. Windows® 2000 environment To create a set of the following to create a bootable floppy disk. c. d. b. e. ASUS M2A-MX 2- DOS environment a. c. Insert the Windows® 2000 CD to the bootable floppy disk. Do either one of boot disks for Windows® 2000: a. Windows®...
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A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom Main filename Extension name 3. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to the... any user-assigned filename not more than eight alphanumeric characters for the main filename and three alphanumeric characters for reference only. All rights reserved. Press . ASUS M2A-MX 2- A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Reading flash ..... ok A:\> The utility returns to the floppy disk. 2.1.4 AFUDOS utility The AFUDOS utility ...
A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom Main filename Extension name 3. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to the... any user-assigned filename not more than eight alphanumeric characters for the main filename and three alphanumeric characters for reference only. All rights reserved. Press . ASUS M2A-MX 2- A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Reading flash ..... ok A:\> The utility returns to the floppy disk. 2.1.4 AFUDOS utility The AFUDOS utility ...
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... floppy disk with the original or updated BIOS file to M2A-MX.ROM. Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for the original or updated BIOS file. When found ! Starting BIOS recovery... 2.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that you to...Bad BIOS checksum. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! ASUS M2A-MX 2- Recovering the BIOS from a floppy disk To recover the BIOS from a floppy disk: 1. Reading file "M2A-MX.ROM". Completed. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. Doing so...
... floppy disk with the original or updated BIOS file to M2A-MX.ROM. Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for the original or updated BIOS file. When found ! Starting BIOS recovery... 2.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that you to...Bad BIOS checksum. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! ASUS M2A-MX 2- Recovering the BIOS from a floppy disk To recover the BIOS from a floppy disk: 1. Reading file "M2A-MX.ROM". Completed. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. Doing so...
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... screens shown in section "2.1 Managing and updating your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for most conditions to "Run Setup." Use the BIOS Setup program when you are for this utility. ASUS M2A-MX 2-11 We recommend to always shut-down procedure. • Press ++ simultaneously. •...
... screens shown in section "2.1 Managing and updating your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for most conditions to "Run Setup." Use the BIOS Setup program when you are for this utility. ASUS M2A-MX 2-11 We recommend to always shut-down procedure. • Press ++ simultaneously. •...