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... N/A DS KLBD48F-A8ME4 Heat-Sink Package N/A N/A SS T5UA512C4 DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V Note: A* : Supports one module inserted in any slot as Single-channel memory configuration B* : Supports one pair of modules inserted into eithor the blue slots or the black ... ELPIDA ELPIDA ELPIDA KINGMAX KINGMAX KINGMAX KINGMAX Super Talent M2A-VM Series DDR2 533 Qualified Vendors List (QVL) Chip No.
... N/A DS KLBD48F-A8ME4 Heat-Sink Package N/A N/A SS T5UA512C4 DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V Note: A* : Supports one module inserted in any slot as Single-channel memory configuration B* : Supports one pair of modules inserted into eithor the blue slots or the black ... ELPIDA ELPIDA ELPIDA KINGMAX KINGMAX KINGMAX KINGMAX Super Talent M2A-VM Series DDR2 533 Qualified Vendors List (QVL) Chip No.
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... eithor the yellow slots or the black slots as one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration C* : Supports 4 modules inserted into both the yellow and black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration M2A-VM Series DDR2 667 Qualified Vendors List (QVL) Size DDR2 667 512MB DDR2 667 1024MB DDR2 667 256MB...
... eithor the yellow slots or the black slots as one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration C* : Supports 4 modules inserted into both the yellow and black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration M2A-VM Series DDR2 667 Qualified Vendors List (QVL) Size DDR2 667 512MB DDR2 667 1024MB DDR2 667 256MB...
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M2A-VM Series DDR2 800 Qualified Vendors List (QVL) Size DDR2 800 512MB DDR2 800 ... DS AHU01GE800C5K1C SS TS64MLQ64V8J DS TS128MLQ64V8J DS KLDD48F-A8KB5 DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v Note: A* : Supports one module inserted in any slot as Single-channel memory configuration B* : Supports one pair of modules inserted into eithor the yellow slots or ...
M2A-VM Series DDR2 800 Qualified Vendors List (QVL) Size DDR2 800 512MB DDR2 800 ... DS AHU01GE800C5K1C SS TS64MLQ64V8J DS TS128MLQ64V8J DS KLDD48F-A8KB5 DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v Note: A* : Supports one module inserted in any slot as Single-channel memory configuration B* : Supports one pair of modules inserted into eithor the yellow slots or ...
M2A-VM HDMI user's manual
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... Flash 2 2-40 2.8 Exit menu 2-41 Chapter 3: Software support 3.1 Installing an operating system 3-2 3.2 Support CD/DVD information 3-2 3.2.1 Running the support CD/DVD 3-2 3.2.2 Drivers menu 3-3 3.2.3 Utilities menu 3-4 3.2.4 Make Disk menu 3-5 3.2.5 Manual menu 3-5 3.2.6 ASUS Contact information 3-6 3.2.7 Other information 3-6 Contents 2.5 Power menu 2-28 2.5.1 ACPI Suspend Type 2-28 2.5.2 ACPI APIC Support 2-28 2.5.3 APM Configuration 2-28 2.5.4 Hardware Monitor 2-30 2.6 Boot menu...
... Flash 2 2-40 2.8 Exit menu 2-41 Chapter 3: Software support 3.1 Installing an operating system 3-2 3.2 Support CD/DVD information 3-2 3.2.1 Running the support CD/DVD 3-2 3.2.2 Drivers menu 3-3 3.2.3 Utilities menu 3-4 3.2.4 Make Disk menu 3-5 3.2.5 Manual menu 3-5 3.2.6 ASUS Contact information 3-6 3.2.7 Other information 3-6 Contents 2.5 Power menu 2-28 2.5.1 ACPI Suspend Type 2-28 2.5.2 ACPI APIC Support 2-28 2.5.3 APM Configuration 2-28 2.5.4 Hardware Monitor 2-30 2.6 Boot menu...
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.... These documents are also provided. • Chapter 3: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the jumpers and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. viii It includes description of the support CD/DVD that comes with the motherboard package. About this guide...menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. Refer to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the...
.... These documents are also provided. • Chapter 3: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the jumpers and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. viii It includes description of the support CD/DVD that comes with the motherboard package. About this guide...menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. Refer to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the...
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... sockets support up to CRT and isn't compatible with max. resolution 2560 x 1600 (@60Hz) Supports RGB with max. shared memory up to mainstream DVD player limit) Supports YPbPr component TV-out with max. Note: DVI-D can not be converted to output RGB signal to 256MB Supports HDMI™ Technology with HDCP compliant with DVI-I. M2A-VM HDMI specifications...
... sockets support up to CRT and isn't compatible with max. resolution 2560 x 1600 (@60Hz) Supports RGB with max. shared memory up to mainstream DVD player limit) Supports YPbPr component TV-out with max. Note: DVI-D can not be converted to output RGB signal to 256MB Supports HDMI™ Technology with HDCP compliant with DVI-I. M2A-VM HDMI specifications...
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... Anti-virus software (OEM version) *Specifications are subject to 10 USB 2.0/1.1 ports Manageability WfM2.0, DMI2.0, WOL by PME, WOR, PXE, WOR by PME Special features ASUS Q-Fan ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS Music Alarm ASUS O.C. M2A-VM HDMI specifications summary IEEE1394 TI IEEE 1394a controller supports: - 2 x IEEE 1394a ports LAN PCIe Gigabit LAN USB...
... Anti-virus software (OEM version) *Specifications are subject to 10 USB 2.0/1.1 ports Manageability WfM2.0, DMI2.0, WOL by PME, WOR, PXE, WOR by PME Special features ASUS Q-Fan ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS Music Alarm ASUS O.C. M2A-VM HDMI specifications summary IEEE1394 TI IEEE 1394a controller supports: - 2 x IEEE 1394a ports LAN PCIe Gigabit LAN USB...
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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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1.1 Welcome! It features 2000/1600 MT/s HyperTransport Bus, dual-channel un-buffered DDR2 800 memory support and AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology. See page 1-10 for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application CD Documentation ASUS M2A-VM HDMI motherboard 2 x Serial ATA signal cables 2 x Serial ATA power cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive...
1.1 Welcome! It features 2000/1600 MT/s HyperTransport Bus, dual-channel un-buffered DDR2 800 memory support and AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology. See page 1-10 for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application CD Documentation ASUS M2A-VM HDMI motherboard 2 x Serial ATA signal cables 2 x Serial ATA power cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive...
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... VGA card for multi-tasking.See pages 1-21 and 2-23 for details. shared memory up to support 800/1000MHz HT(HyperTransport) interface speeds, Microsoft® DirectX 9.0, Pixel Shader V2.0 and dual VGA outputs, and max. ASUS M2A-VM HDMI 1- See page 1-30, 1-35, and 2-23 for details. See page 2-21 for details. Surroundview The Surroundview...
... VGA card for multi-tasking.See pages 1-21 and 2-23 for details. shared memory up to support 800/1000MHz HT(HyperTransport) interface speeds, Microsoft® DirectX 9.0, Pixel Shader V2.0 and dual VGA outputs, and max. ASUS M2A-VM HDMI 1- See page 1-30, 1-35, and 2-23 for details. See page 2-21 for details. Surroundview The Surroundview...
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... requirements of data such as camcorders, VCRs, printers,TVs, and digital cameras. PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect technology that speeds up to ten times faster than conventional 10/100/1000 Ethernet connections....the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. See page 1-14 for details. Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s technology The motherboard supports next-generation SATA hard drives based on USB 2.0. The dual-channel DDR2 architecture doubles the bandwidth of your system memory to boost...
... requirements of data such as camcorders, VCRs, printers,TVs, and digital cameras. PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect technology that speeds up to ten times faster than conventional 10/100/1000 Ethernet connections....the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. See page 1-14 for details. Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s technology The motherboard supports next-generation SATA hard drives based on USB 2.0. The dual-channel DDR2 architecture doubles the bandwidth of your system memory to boost...
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The motherboard can support 8 GB physical memory on each slot. 64-bit Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition Windows® Vista x64 Edition ASUS M2A-VM HDMI 1-15 • When using only one memory module, start installing the DDR2 DIMM from slot DIMM_A1 or DIMM_B1 for better overclocking capability. • For dual-...
The motherboard can support 8 GB physical memory on each slot. 64-bit Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition Windows® Vista x64 Edition ASUS M2A-VM HDMI 1-15 • When using only one memory module, start installing the DDR2 DIMM from slot DIMM_A1 or DIMM_B1 for better overclocking capability. • For dual-...
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...-80ED4 MT16HTF12864AY-80ED4 MT8HTF6464AY-80ED4 MT16HTF12864AY-80ED4 CM2X1024-6400C4 EBE10EE8ABFA-8E-E EBE21EE8ABFA-8E-E BL6464AA804.8FD3 BL12864AL804.16FD3 BL12864AA804.16FD3 AHU01GE800C5K1C TS64MLQ64V8J TS128MLQ64V8J KLDD48F-A8KB5 DIMM support A* B* C* • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •...
...-80ED4 MT16HTF12864AY-80ED4 MT8HTF6464AY-80ED4 MT16HTF12864AY-80ED4 CM2X1024-6400C4 EBE10EE8ABFA-8E-E EBE21EE8ABFA-8E-E BL6464AA804.8FD3 BL12864AL804.16FD3 BL12864AA804.16FD3 AHU01GE800C5K1C TS64MLQ64V8J TS128MLQ64V8J KLDD48F-A8KB5 DIMM support A* B* C* • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •...
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Supports one module inserted in any slot as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2 DIMM modules for this motherboard. Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667 MHz capability ...• • • • • Side(s): SS - Double-sided DIMM support: A - Single-sided DS - Supports 4 modules inserted into either the yellow slots or the black slots as one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration C - ASUS M2A-VM HDMI 1-17 Supports one pair of modules inserted into both the yellow slots and the black slots...
Supports one module inserted in any slot as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2 DIMM modules for this motherboard. Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667 MHz capability ...• • • • • Side(s): SS - Double-sided DIMM support: A - Single-sided DS - Supports 4 modules inserted into either the yellow slots or the black slots as one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration C - ASUS M2A-VM HDMI 1-17 Supports one pair of modules inserted into both the yellow slots and the black slots...
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1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Make sure to unlock the DIMM. 1 DDR2 DIMM notch Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. Align a DIMM on the socket such that it flips out with a notch so that ... force. 2. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do not support DDR DIMMs. Do not install DDR DIMMs to both the motherboard and the components. 1. DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips...
1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Make sure to unlock the DIMM. 1 DDR2 DIMM notch Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. Align a DIMM on the socket such that it flips out with a notch so that ... force. 2. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do not support DDR DIMMs. Do not install DDR DIMMs to both the motherboard and the components. 1. DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips...
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... expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for information on the slot. 5. ASUS M2A-VM HDMI 1-19 Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. Keep the screw for the expansion card. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup...
... expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for information on the slot. 5. ASUS M2A-VM HDMI 1-19 Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. Keep the screw for the expansion card. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup...
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When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments; used - - - - otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable ...
When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments; used - - - - otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable ...
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... figure shows a network card installed on a PCI slot. 1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the other cards that comply with PCI specifications. ASUS M2A-VM HDMI 1-21 The figure shows a graphics card installed on the PCI Express x16 slot. • The...
... figure shows a network card installed on a PCI slot. 1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the other cards that comply with PCI specifications. ASUS M2A-VM HDMI 1-21 The figure shows a graphics card installed on the PCI Express x16 slot. • The...
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... RSATA_RXN4 GND GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 GND GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND M2A-VM HDMI SATA connectors Important note on how to configure RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10, refer to [RAID controller]. See the page...® XP Service Pack 1 before using these connectors, set the onboard SATA Type item in the BIOS to the RAID manual in the support CD. • If you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 configuration through the onboard onboard SB600 controller. 4. The ...
... RSATA_RXN4 GND GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 GND GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND M2A-VM HDMI SATA connectors Important note on how to configure RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10, refer to [RAID controller]. See the page...® XP Service Pack 1 before using these connectors, set the onboard SATA Type item in the BIOS to the RAID manual in the support CD. • If you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 configuration through the onboard onboard SB600 controller. 4. The ...
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...support cooling fans of 350mA~740mA (8.88W max.) or a total of 1A~2.22A (26.64W max.) at the back of the system chassis. CPU_FAN CHA_FAN Rotation +12V GND GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM M2A-VM HDMI ® PWR_FAN GND +12V Rotation M2A-VM HDMI Fan connectors 6. ASUS M2A-VM HDMI...5. Connect the fan cables to a slot opening at +12V. Only CPU Fan supports Q-Fan. M2A-VM HDMI ® SPDIF_OUT YUV +5V SPDIFOUT GND M2A-VM HDMI Digital audio connector • The connector of the HDMI module cable integrates the YUV connctor and the SPIDF_OUT connector as the 7-pin YUV/...
...support cooling fans of 350mA~740mA (8.88W max.) or a total of 1A~2.22A (26.64W max.) at the back of the system chassis. CPU_FAN CHA_FAN Rotation +12V GND GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM M2A-VM HDMI ® PWR_FAN GND +12V Rotation M2A-VM HDMI Fan connectors 6. ASUS M2A-VM HDMI...5. Connect the fan cables to a slot opening at +12V. Only CPU Fan supports Q-Fan. M2A-VM HDMI ® SPDIF_OUT YUV +5V SPDIFOUT GND M2A-VM HDMI Digital audio connector • The connector of the HDMI module cable integrates the YUV connctor and the SPIDF_OUT connector as the 7-pin YUV/...