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... 2-37 Save BIOS Profile 2-38 2.7.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-39 2.8 Exit menu 2-40 Chapter 3: Software support 3.1 Installing an operating system 3-2 3.2 Support CD information 3-2 3.2.1 Running the support CD 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 2-27 2.5.1 ACPI Suspend Type 2-27 2.5.2 ACPI APIC Support 2-27 2.5.3 APM Configuration 2-27 2.5.4 Hardware...
... 2-37 Save BIOS Profile 2-38 2.7.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-39 2.8 Exit menu 2-40 Chapter 3: Software support 3.1 Installing an operating system 3-2 3.2 Support CD information 3-2 3.2.1 Running the support CD 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 2-27 2.5.1 ACPI Suspend Type 2-27 2.5.2 ACPI APIC Support 2-27 2.5.3 APM Configuration 2-27 2.5.4 Hardware...
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... installing system components. 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. 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...
... installing system components. 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. 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...
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...AMD 690G Southbridge: ATI SB600 2000/1600 MT/s Dual-channel memory architecture 4 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support up to 10 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (continued on the next page) M2A-VM specifications summary CPU. Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Graphics Storage High Definition Audio LAN USB... Support AMD socket AM2 for two (2) hard disk drives - 4 x Serial ATA 3 Gb/s hard disk drives supporting RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 10 ...
...AMD 690G Southbridge: ATI SB600 2000/1600 MT/s Dual-channel memory architecture 4 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support up to 10 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (continued on the next page) M2A-VM specifications summary CPU. Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Graphics Storage High Definition Audio LAN USB... Support AMD socket AM2 for two (2) hard disk drives - 4 x Serial ATA 3 Gb/s hard disk drives supporting RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 10 ...
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x 9.0 in . M2A-VM specifications summary 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 O.C. Profile ASUS MyLogo2™ ASUS Music Alarm BIOS features 8 Mb Flash ROM, Award BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, ...ATX power connector 4-pin x ATX 12V power connector Chassis intrusion connector Power Requirement ATX power supply (with 24-pin and 4-pin 12 V plugs) ATX 12 V 2.0 compliant Form Factor uATX: 9.6 in . (24.5cm x 22.9cm) Support CD Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS...
x 9.0 in . M2A-VM specifications summary 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 O.C. Profile ASUS MyLogo2™ ASUS Music Alarm BIOS features 8 Mb Flash ROM, Award BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, ...ATX power connector 4-pin x ATX 12V power connector Chassis intrusion connector Power Requirement ATX power supply (with 24-pin and 4-pin 12 V plugs) ATX 12 V 2.0 compliant Form Factor uATX: 9.6 in . (24.5cm x 22.9cm) Support CD Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS...
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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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... adjusts CPU voltage and frequency for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application CD Documentation ASUS M2A-VM 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! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making...
... adjusts CPU voltage and frequency for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application CD Documentation ASUS M2A-VM 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! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making...
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... Visual Interface) provides high visual quality of this motherboard supports dual VGA output both DVI and RGB. This high speed interface is the latest AMD chipset designed to support 800/1000MHz HT(HyperTransport) interface speeds, Microsoft® DirectX 9.0 Shader V2.0 and dual VGA outputs, and max. ASUS M2A-VM 1- AMD® 690G . The interface of digital...
... Visual Interface) provides high visual quality of this motherboard supports dual VGA output both DVI and RGB. This high speed interface is the latest AMD chipset designed to support 800/1000MHz HT(HyperTransport) interface speeds, Microsoft® DirectX 9.0 Shader V2.0 and dual VGA outputs, and max. ASUS M2A-VM 1- AMD® 690G . The interface of digital...
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.... For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you install less than 3 GB system memory if you may install a maximum of memory space for system devices. The motherboard can support 8 GB physical memory on each slot. 64-bit Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition Windows® Vista x64 Edition 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction You...
.... For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you install less than 3 GB system memory if you may install a maximum of memory space for system devices. The motherboard can support 8 GB physical memory on each slot. 64-bit Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition Windows® Vista x64 Edition 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction You...
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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* • • • • • • • • • • • • • ...• • • • • • • • • • • • • • ASUS M2A-VM 1-15 Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-800 MHz capability Size Vendor Chip No.
...-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* • • • • • • • • • • • • • ...• • • • • • • • • • • • • • ASUS M2A-VM 1-15 Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-800 MHz capability Size Vendor Chip No.
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...slots or the black slots as one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration C - Supports one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2 DIMM modules for this motherboard. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667 MHz ...capability Size Vendor Chip No. Supports one module inserted in any slot as two pairs...
...slots or the black slots as one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration C - Supports one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2 DIMM modules for this motherboard. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667 MHz ...capability Size Vendor Chip No. Supports one module inserted in any slot as two pairs...
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... clip • A DDR2 DIMM is keyed with a notch so that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket. 3. ASUS M2A-VM 1-17 Failure to do not support DDR DIMMs. Do not install DDR DIMMs to both the motherboard and the components. 1. 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Make sure to unlock the DIMM. 1 DDR2 DIMM notch...
... clip • A DDR2 DIMM is keyed with a notch so that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket. 3. ASUS M2A-VM 1-17 Failure to do not support DDR DIMMs. Do not install DDR DIMMs to both the motherboard and the components. 1. 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Make sure to unlock the DIMM. 1 DDR2 DIMM notch...
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...5. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Refer to use . 4. ...Failure to do so may cause you may need to the chassis with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Secure the card to install expansion cards. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support...
...5. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Refer to use . 4. ...Failure to do so may cause you may need to the chassis with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Secure the card to install expansion cards. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support...
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... unstable and the card inoperable. 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. ASUS M2A-VM 1-19 used - - - - Interrupt assignments IRQ Standard function 0 High precision event timer 1 Standard 101/102-Key or...-E Gigabit Ethernet NIC 19 Standard Enhanced PCI to USB Host Controller 22 Standard Dual Channel PCI IDE Controller * These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 A B C D used - -
... unstable and the card inoperable. 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. ASUS M2A-VM 1-19 used - - - - Interrupt assignments IRQ Standard function 0 High precision event timer 1 Standard 101/102-Key or...-E Gigabit Ethernet NIC 19 Standard Enhanced PCI to USB Host Controller 22 Standard Dual Channel PCI IDE Controller * These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 A B C D used - -
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...Surroundview function works only when you install an ATI graphics card on the PCI Express x1 slot. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard has supports PCI Express x16 graphic cards that comply with PCI Express specifications. 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 other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. See page 2-22 for detail. ...
...Surroundview function works only when you install an ATI graphics card on the PCI Express x1 slot. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard has supports PCI Express x16 graphic cards that comply with PCI Express specifications. 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 other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. See page 2-22 for detail. ...
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M2A-VM ® M2A-VM SATA connectors SATA4 SATA2 SATA3 SATA1 GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GND RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN4 GND GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXP3 ... 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 SB600 controller. ASUS M2A-VM 1-27 4. The data transfer rate of the Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s is backward compatible with 133 MB...
M2A-VM ® M2A-VM SATA connectors SATA4 SATA2 SATA3 SATA1 GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GND RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN4 GND GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXP3 ... 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 SB600 controller. ASUS M2A-VM 1-27 4. The data transfer rate of the Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s is backward compatible with 133 MB...
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... the motherboard components. Connect the S/PDIF module cable to this connector, then install the module to the fan connectors. Only CPU Fan supports Q-Fan. 5. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors. CPU_FAN CHA_FAN Rotation +12V GND GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM M2A-VM ®...
... the motherboard components. Connect the S/PDIF module cable to this connector, then install the module to the fan connectors. Only CPU Fan supports Q-Fan. 5. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors. CPU_FAN CHA_FAN Rotation +12V GND GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM M2A-VM ®...
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... will damage the motherboard! Optical drive audio in connector (4-pin CD) These connectors allow you to the output jack on the optical drive. ASUS M2A-VM 1-29 These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. CD (black) Left Audio Channel Ground Ground Right Audio Channel M2A-VM ® M2A-VM Internal audio connector...
... will damage the motherboard! Optical drive audio in connector (4-pin CD) These connectors allow you to the output jack on the optical drive. ASUS M2A-VM 1-29 These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. CD (black) Left Audio Channel Ground Ground Right Audio Channel M2A-VM ® M2A-VM Internal audio connector...
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... (COM) port. Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that supports either High Definition Audio or AC`97 audio standard. The serial port bracket (COM1) is set the item to [AC97]. M2A-VM ® GND PRESENCE# SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR High-definition pin definition Legacy AC'97-compliant pin ... introduction Connect the serial port module cable to the connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the motherboard high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector.
... (COM) port. Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that supports either High Definition Audio or AC`97 audio standard. The serial port bracket (COM1) is set the item to [AC97]. M2A-VM ® GND PRESENCE# SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR High-definition pin definition Legacy AC'97-compliant pin ... introduction Connect the serial port module cable to the connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the motherboard high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector.
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PWR Ground Reset Ground M2A-VM ® M2A-VM.System.panel.connector IDE_LED RESET PWRSW * Requires an ATX power supply. • System power LED This 2-pin connector is for system reboot without turning off button This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted... the system power. 1-32 Chapter 1: Product introduction Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector. System panel onnector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. The IDE LED lights up when you to the HDD. • System warning speaker This 4-pin connector is for the chassis...
PWR Ground Reset Ground M2A-VM ® M2A-VM.System.panel.connector IDE_LED RESET PWRSW * Requires an ATX power supply. • System power LED This 2-pin connector is for system reboot without turning off button This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted... the system power. 1-32 Chapter 1: Product introduction Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector. System panel onnector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. The IDE LED lights up when you to the HDD. • System warning speaker This 4-pin connector is for the chassis...
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... network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a bootable floppy disk/ USB flash disk or the motherboard support CD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) Refer to the corresponding sections for... to a bootable floppy disk in case you to restore the BIOS in DOS mode using a floppy disk/ USB flash disk or the motherboard support CD.) 3. The ASUS Update utility allows you need to : • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet ...
... network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a bootable floppy disk/ USB flash disk or the motherboard support CD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) Refer to the corresponding sections for... to a bootable floppy disk in case you to restore the BIOS in DOS mode using a floppy disk/ USB flash disk or the motherboard support CD.) 3. The ASUS Update utility allows you need to : • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet ...