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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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...Heat-Sink Package K4T51083QC K4T51083QC KKEA88B4LZUG-25DF CL Chip Brand SS/DS Part No. M2A-VM Series DDR2 800 Qualified Vendors List (QVL) Size DDR2 800 512MB DDR2 800... 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 ...
...Heat-Sink Package K4T51083QC K4T51083QC KKEA88B4LZUG-25DF CL Chip Brand SS/DS Part No. M2A-VM Series DDR2 800 Qualified Vendors List (QVL) Size DDR2 800 512MB DDR2 800... 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 ...
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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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... motherboard and the new technology it supports. Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. viii This chapter... the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the jumpers and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. About this guide is organized This manual contains the following sources for additional information and for product and...
... motherboard and the new technology it supports. Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. viii This chapter... the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the jumpers and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. About this guide is organized This manual contains the following sources for additional information and for product and...
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.... resolution 2560 x 1600 (@60Hz) Supports RGB with max. M2A-VM HDMI specifications summary CPU. resolutions 1280 x 720p and 1920 x 1080i Supports DVI-D with max. ATI SB600 chipset supports: - 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66/33 interface for YPbPr, AV, S, and RGB is not supported. resolution 2048 x 1536 (@85Hz) Dual VGA output support: CRT & DVI/HDMI DVI & HDMI TV-out (YPbPr/AV...
.... resolution 2560 x 1600 (@60Hz) Supports RGB with max. M2A-VM HDMI specifications summary CPU. resolutions 1280 x 720p and 1920 x 1080i Supports DVI-D with max. ATI SB600 chipset supports: - 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66/33 interface for YPbPr, AV, S, and RGB is not supported. resolution 2048 x 1536 (@85Hz) Dual VGA output support: CRT & DVI/HDMI DVI & HDMI TV-out (YPbPr/AV...
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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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... 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 cable 1 x YPbPr cable I/O shield 1 x ASUS Q-connector kit (USB, System panel, Retail version only) 1 x HDMI/AV/S/SPDIF card ASUS motherboard support CD/DVD User guide If any of 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 cable 1 x YPbPr cable I/O shield 1 x ASUS Q-connector kit (USB, System panel, Retail version only) 1 x HDMI/AV/S/SPDIF card ASUS motherboard support CD/DVD User guide If any of the...
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...monitors display with a higher resolution to 1080i and 720p format, delivering high image quality. HDMI Interface HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is the first and only industry-supported, uncompressed, all digital audio and video interface via a single cable and is HDCP ...Northbridge is the latest AMD chipset designed to 256MB.It features the integrated ATI Radeon X1250 Graphics. ASUS M2A-VM HDMI 1- AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology The motherboard supports the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology, which monitors system operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and frequency ...
...monitors display with a higher resolution to 1080i and 720p format, delivering high image quality. HDMI Interface HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is the first and only industry-supported, uncompressed, all digital audio and video interface via a single cable and is HDCP ...Northbridge is the latest AMD chipset designed to 256MB.It features the integrated ATI Radeon X1250 Graphics. ASUS M2A-VM HDMI 1- AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology The motherboard supports the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology, which monitors system operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and frequency ...
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...interface allows up the PCI bus. Gigabit LAN is the networking standard for the early future and is ideal for details IEEE 1394a support The IEEE 1394a interface provides high-speed and flexible PC connectivity to a wide range of peripherals and devices compliant to ...camcorders, VCRs, printers,TVs, and digital cameras. This high speed interface is backward compatible with existing PCI specifications. DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory which features data transfer rates of 800MHz/667 MHz/533 MHz to ten times faster than conventional 10/100/1000 ...
...interface allows up the PCI bus. Gigabit LAN is the networking standard for the early future and is ideal for details IEEE 1394a support The IEEE 1394a interface provides high-speed and flexible PC connectivity to a wide range of peripherals and devices compliant to ...camcorders, VCRs, printers,TVs, and digital cameras. This high speed interface is backward compatible with existing PCI specifications. DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory which features data transfer rates of 800MHz/667 MHz/533 MHz to ten times faster than conventional 10/100/1000 ...
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... only one memory module, start installing the DDR2 DIMM from the same vendor. 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 install identical DIMM pair in DIMM_A1 and DIMM_B1 (yellow sockets) and another identical DIMM...
... only one memory module, start installing the DDR2 DIMM from the same vendor. 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 install identical DIMM pair in DIMM_A1 and DIMM_B1 (yellow sockets) and another identical DIMM...
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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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...MHz capability Size Vendor Chip No. Supports one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2 DIMM modules for this motherboard. Double-sided DIMM support: A - ASUS M2A-VM HDMI 1-17 CL SS/ Part No. Supports one pair of modules inserted into ...both the yellow slots and the black slots as Single-channel memory configuration B - Supports 4 modules inserted into either the yellow slots...
...MHz capability Size Vendor Chip No. Supports one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2 DIMM modules for this motherboard. Double-sided DIMM support: A - ASUS M2A-VM HDMI 1-17 CL SS/ Part No. Supports one pair of modules inserted into ...both the yellow slots and the black slots as Single-channel memory configuration B - Supports 4 modules inserted into either the yellow slots...
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.... 2 DDR2 DIMM notch 1 Unlocked retaining clip • A DDR2 DIMM is keyed with extra force. 2. 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... socket until the retaining clips snap 1 back in only one direction. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction Failure to do not support DDR DIMMs. Do not install DDR DIMMs to both the motherboard and the components. 1.
.... 2 DDR2 DIMM notch 1 Unlocked retaining clip • A DDR2 DIMM is keyed with extra force. 2. 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... socket until the retaining clips snap 1 back in only one direction. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction Failure to do not support DDR DIMMs. Do not install DDR DIMMs to both the motherboard and the components. 1.
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Keep the screw for the card. 2. Assign an IRQ to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Make sure to the card. ASUS M2A-VM HDMI 1-19 Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the next page. 3. Install the software drivers for information on the system .... 5. See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. Turn on BIOS setup. 2.
Keep the screw for the card. 2. Assign an IRQ to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Make sure to the card. ASUS M2A-VM HDMI 1-19 Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the next page. 3. Install the software drivers for information on the system .... 5. See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. Turn on BIOS setup. 2.
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... * These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 IEEE1394 A B C D used - - - - When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments; IRQ assignments for ISA or PCI devices. otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two...
... * These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 IEEE1394 A B C D used - - - - When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments; IRQ assignments for ISA or PCI devices. otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two...
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See page 2-23 for detail. • The Surroundview function supports up to [OFF]; ASUS M2A-VM HDMI 1-21 The figure shows a LAN 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 PCI Express specifications. ... out ports on an ATI graphics card. • When installing a PCI Express x16 graphics card, make sure to set the HDMI Support item in the BIOS. The following figure shows a network card installed on the PCI Express x1 slot. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot This ...
See page 2-23 for detail. • The Surroundview function supports up to [OFF]; ASUS M2A-VM HDMI 1-21 The figure shows a LAN 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 PCI Express specifications. ... out ports on an ATI graphics card. • When installing a PCI Express x16 graphics card, make sure to set the HDMI Support item in the BIOS. The following figure shows a network card installed on the PCI Express x1 slot. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot This ...
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... ATA. • For detailed instructions on how to configure RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10, refer 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. The data ...(7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for details. 1-28 Chapter 1: Product introduction M2A-VM HDMI ® SATA4 SATA2 SATA3 SATA1 GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GND RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN4 GND GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 GND GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND...
... ATA. • For detailed instructions on how to configure RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10, refer 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. The data ...(7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for details. 1-28 Chapter 1: Product introduction M2A-VM HDMI ® SATA4 SATA2 SATA3 SATA1 GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GND RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN4 GND GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 GND GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND...
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...ASUS M2A-VM HDMI 1-29 DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of 1A~2.22A (26.64W max.) at the back of Sound playback is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port(s). Only CPU Fan supports... Q-Fan. Connect the fan cables to a slot opening at +12V. 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. These are not jumpers! ...
...ASUS M2A-VM HDMI 1-29 DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of 1A~2.22A (26.64W max.) at the back of Sound playback is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port(s). Only CPU Fan supports... Q-Fan. Connect the fan cables to a slot opening at +12V. 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. These are not jumpers! ...