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...be converted to output RGB signal to CRT and isn't compatible to 256MB. M2A-VM specifications summary CPU. shared memory is up to DVI-I. 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 configuration Realtek® ALC883 High Definition Audio 6-channel CODEC Supports Jack-Sensing, Enumeration and Jack-Retasking technology Supports S/PDIF out interface PCIe Gigabit LAN Supports up to 10 USB 2.0/1.1 ports...
...be converted to output RGB signal to CRT and isn't compatible to 256MB. M2A-VM specifications summary CPU. shared memory is up to DVI-I. 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 configuration Realtek® ALC883 High Definition Audio 6-channel CODEC Supports Jack-Sensing, Enumeration and Jack-Retasking technology Supports S/PDIF out interface PCIe Gigabit LAN Supports up to 10 USB 2.0/1.1 ports...
Motherboard Installation Guide
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... 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 Live Update utility Anti-virus software (OEM version) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. xi x 9.0 in . M2A-VM specifications summary Manageability WfM2.0, DMI2.0, WOL by PME...
... 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 Live Update utility Anti-virus software (OEM version) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. xi x 9.0 in . M2A-VM specifications summary Manageability WfM2.0, DMI2.0, WOL by PME...
Motherboard Installation Guide
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...monitor the plugging status of each jack, impedance sensing to determine audio device classes, and pre-defined equalization for handling large amounts of data such as video, audio, and voice. USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically ...increasing the connection speed from the 12 Mbps bandwidth on USB 2.0. ASUS Music Alarm Wake up to ten times faster ...
...monitor the plugging status of each jack, impedance sensing to determine audio device classes, and pre-defined equalization for handling large amounts of data such as video, audio, and voice. USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically ...increasing the connection speed from the 12 Mbps bandwidth on USB 2.0. ASUS Music Alarm Wake up to ten times faster ...
Motherboard Installation Guide
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...the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. IRQ assignments for ISA or PCI devices. ASUS M2A-VM 1-19 Interrupt assignments IRQ Standard function 0 High precision event timer 1 Standard 101/102-Key or Microsoft Natural PS...System 12 PS/2 Compatible Mouse 13 Numeric data processor 16 Microsoft UAA Bus Driver for High Definition Audio 16 Standard OpenHCD USB Host Controller 17 Standard OpenHCD USB Host Controller 17 Standard OpenHCD USB Host ... * These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 A B C D used - -
...the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. IRQ assignments for ISA or PCI devices. ASUS M2A-VM 1-19 Interrupt assignments IRQ Standard function 0 High precision event timer 1 Standard 101/102-Key or Microsoft Natural PS...System 12 PS/2 Compatible Mouse 13 Numeric data processor 16 Microsoft UAA Bus Driver for High Definition Audio 16 Standard OpenHCD USB Host Controller 17 Standard OpenHCD USB Host Controller 17 Standard OpenHCD USB Host ... * These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 A B C D used - -
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... 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or other audio sources. 5. Audio 2, 4, or 6-channel configuration Port Light Blue Lime Pink Headset. 2-channel Line In Headphone/Front Mic In 4-channel Surround Front Speaker Out Mic In 6-channel Surround Front Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer ASUS M2A-VM 1-23 LAN port LED indications Activity/Link LED Status Description...
... 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or other audio sources. 5. Audio 2, 4, or 6-channel configuration Port Light Blue Lime Pink Headset. 2-channel Line In Headphone/Front Mic In 4-channel Surround Front Speaker Out Mic In 6-channel Surround Front Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer ASUS M2A-VM 1-23 LAN port LED indications Activity/Link LED Status Description...
Motherboard Installation Guide
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...motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. Connect the S/PDIF module cable to this connector, then install the module to the fan connectors. CPU_FAN CHA_FAN Rotation +12V GND GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM M2A-VM...CPU_FAN, 3-pin PWR_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN1) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350mA~740mA (8.88W max.) or a total of the system chassis. M2A-VM ® SPDIF_OUT +5V SPDIFOUT GND M2A-VM Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port(s). 5.
...motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. Connect the S/PDIF module cable to this connector, then install the module to the fan connectors. CPU_FAN CHA_FAN Rotation +12V GND GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM M2A-VM...CPU_FAN, 3-pin PWR_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN1) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350mA~740mA (8.88W max.) or a total of the system chassis. M2A-VM ® SPDIF_OUT +5V SPDIFOUT GND M2A-VM Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port(s). 5.
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... to 480 Mbps connection speed. CD (black) Left Audio Channel Ground Ground Right Audio Channel M2A-VM ® M2A-VM Internal audio connector To activate ASUS Music Alarm: • Connect the analog audio cable from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card. Doing so will damage the motherboard! You may also connect speakers or a headphone to...
... to 480 Mbps connection speed. CD (black) Left Audio Channel Ground Ground Right Audio Channel M2A-VM ® M2A-VM Internal audio connector To activate ASUS Music Alarm: • Connect the analog audio cable from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card. Doing so will damage the motherboard! You may also connect speakers or a headphone to...
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...M2A-VM ® COM1 PIN 1 M2A-VM.COM.port.connector 10. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is purchased separately. The serial port bracket (COM1) is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. Connect one end of the motherboard high-definition audio...you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the front panel audio I /O module that supports either High Definition Audio or AC`97 audio standard. M2A-VM ® GND PRESENCE# SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR ...
...M2A-VM ® COM1 PIN 1 M2A-VM.COM.port.connector 10. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is purchased separately. The serial port bracket (COM1) is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. Connect one end of the motherboard high-definition audio...you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the front panel audio I /O module that supports either High Definition Audio or AC`97 audio standard. M2A-VM ® GND PRESENCE# SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR ...
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... Panel Type Primary Display Adapter Onboard LAN Onboard LAN Boot ROM Serial Port1 Address Parallel Port Address Parallel Port Mode x ECP Mode Use DMA [HD Audio] [PCIEx] [Enabled] [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [378/IRQ7] [EPP] 3 Select Menu Item Specific Help F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →←: Select Menu...
... Panel Type Primary Display Adapter Onboard LAN Onboard LAN Boot ROM Serial Port1 Address Parallel Port Address Parallel Port Mode x ECP Mode Use DMA [HD Audio] [PCIEx] [Enabled] [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [378/IRQ7] [EPP] 3 Select Menu Item Specific Help F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →←: Select Menu...
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...: [Disabled] [Enabled] IDE Prefetch Mode [Disabled] Allows you to use as primary boot device. Configuration options: [AC97] [HD Audio] Primary Display Adapter [PCIEx] Sets which graphics controller to enable or disable the IDE PIO read prefetch mode. Configuration options: [PCI ...] OnChip IDE Channel 0 [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the IDE DMA transfer access. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M2A-VM 2-25 South OnChip IDE Device Advanced Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility South OnChip IDE Device Select Menu IDE DMA transfer access OnChip IDE Channel0...
...: [Disabled] [Enabled] IDE Prefetch Mode [Disabled] Allows you to use as primary boot device. Configuration options: [AC97] [HD Audio] Primary Display Adapter [PCIEx] Sets which graphics controller to enable or disable the IDE PIO read prefetch mode. Configuration options: [PCI ...] OnChip IDE Channel 0 [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the IDE DMA transfer access. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M2A-VM 2-25 South OnChip IDE Device Advanced Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility South OnChip IDE Device Select Menu IDE DMA transfer access OnChip IDE Channel0...
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... BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Tools ASUS Music Alarm ASUS Music Alarm [Disabled] x Alarm Date: Sunday Enabled x Monday Enabled x Tuesday Enabled x Wednesday Enabled x Thursday Enabled x Friday Enabled x Saturday Enabled x Alarm Time (hh:mm) 0 : 0 x Audio CD Drive Primary IDE Master ...Defaults F10: Save and Exit ASUS Music Alarm [Disabled] Allows you enable the ASUS Music Alarm. Profile EZ Flash 2 Select Menu Item Specific Help Press [Enter] to select. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M2A-VM 2-35 Configuration options: [Disabled...
... BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Tools ASUS Music Alarm ASUS Music Alarm [Disabled] x Alarm Date: Sunday Enabled x Monday Enabled x Tuesday Enabled x Wednesday Enabled x Thursday Enabled x Friday Enabled x Saturday Enabled x Alarm Time (hh:mm) 0 : 0 x Audio CD Drive Primary IDE Master ...Defaults F10: Save and Exit ASUS Music Alarm [Disabled] Allows you enable the ASUS Music Alarm. Profile EZ Flash 2 Select Menu Item Specific Help Press [Enter] to select. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M2A-VM 2-35 Configuration options: [Disabled...
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Alarm Time (hh:mm) 0 : 0 Allows you to set the volume level of the music alarm. Audio CD Drive [Primary IDE Master] Allows you to set the alarm time. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Single] [All] Length [10 Mins] Allows you to enable or ... to play from Southbridge can support this function. • The system needs standby power, so ensure that the power cord is plugged. • ASUS Music Alarm only supports audio CDs. 2-36 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Primary IDE Master] [Primary IDE Slave] Detect CD [Enter] Press to change the value. Press to...
Alarm Time (hh:mm) 0 : 0 Allows you to set the volume level of the music alarm. Audio CD Drive [Primary IDE Master] Allows you to set the alarm time. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Single] [All] Length [10 Mins] Allows you to enable or ... to play from Southbridge can support this function. • The system needs standby power, so ensure that the power cord is plugged. • ASUS Music Alarm only supports audio CDs. 2-36 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Primary IDE Master] [Primary IDE Slave] Detect CD [Enter] Press to change the value. Press to...
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... the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet driver. AMD Chipset Program Driver Installs the AMD chipset program driver. Realtek Audio Audio Driver Installs the Realtek® ALC883 audio driver and application. Realtek RTL8111b 10/100/1000M LAN Driver Installs the Realtek® RTL8111b 10/100/...Installs the USB 2.0 driver. Drivers Installation Wizard Launches the ASUS InstallAll driver installation wizard. ASUS InstAll - The screen display and drivers option may not be the same for different operating system versions. ASUS M2A-VM 3- 3.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device...
... the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet driver. AMD Chipset Program Driver Installs the AMD chipset program driver. Realtek Audio Audio Driver Installs the Realtek® ALC883 audio driver and application. Realtek RTL8111b 10/100/1000M LAN Driver Installs the Realtek® RTL8111b 10/100/...Installs the USB 2.0 driver. Drivers Installation Wizard Launches the ASUS InstallAll driver installation wizard. ASUS InstAll - The screen display and drivers option may not be the same for different operating system versions. ASUS M2A-VM 3- 3.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device...
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... audio alarm clock that the motherboard supports. For more detailed instructions, refer to update the motherboard BIOS in a Windows® environment. 3.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that uses your computer in healthy operating condition. ASUS Cool 'n' Quiet Utility This item installs the ASUS Cool 'n' Quiet utility. ASUS InstAll - ASUS Update The ASUS...
... audio alarm clock that the motherboard supports. For more detailed instructions, refer to update the motherboard BIOS in a Windows® environment. 3.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that uses your computer in healthy operating condition. ASUS Cool 'n' Quiet Utility This item installs the ASUS Cool 'n' Quiet utility. ASUS InstAll - ASUS Update The ASUS...
M2A-VM Premium user's manual
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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 DVI-I. M2A-VM specifications summary CPU. resolution 2560 x 1600 (@60Hz) Supports RGB with max. shared memory is up to 256MB. Note: Max. Chipset... - 4 x Serial ATA 3 Gb/s hard disk drives supporting RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 10 configuration Realtek® ALC883 High Definition Audio 6-channel CODEC Supports Jack-Sensing, Enumeration and Jack-Retasking technology Supports S/PDIF out interface PCIe Gigabit LAN Supports up to 10 USB 2.0/1.1 ports...
...: AMD 690G Southbridge: ATI SB600 2000/1600 MT/s Dual-channel memory architecture 4 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support up to DVI-I. M2A-VM specifications summary CPU. resolution 2560 x 1600 (@60Hz) Supports RGB with max. shared memory is up to 256MB. Note: Max. Chipset... - 4 x Serial ATA 3 Gb/s hard disk drives supporting RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 10 configuration Realtek® ALC883 High Definition Audio 6-channel CODEC Supports Jack-Sensing, Enumeration and Jack-Retasking technology Supports S/PDIF out interface PCIe Gigabit LAN Supports up to 10 USB 2.0/1.1 ports...
M2A-VM Premium user's manual
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... 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/DVD Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Live Update utility Anti-virus software (OEM version) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. x 9.0 in . M2A-VM specifications summary Manageability WfM2.0, DMI2.0, WOL by PME...
... 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/DVD Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Live Update utility Anti-virus software (OEM version) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. x 9.0 in . M2A-VM specifications summary Manageability WfM2.0, DMI2.0, WOL by PME...
M2A-VM Premium user's manual
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... faster than conventional 10/100/1000 Ethernet connections. USB 2.0 is ideal for details. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction ASUS Music Alarm Wake up to determine audio device classes, and pre-defined equalization for various audio devices. USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from the 12 Mbps...
... faster than conventional 10/100/1000 Ethernet connections. USB 2.0 is ideal for details. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction ASUS Music Alarm Wake up to determine audio device classes, and pre-defined equalization for various audio devices. USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from the 12 Mbps...
M2A-VM Premium user's manual
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...timer 9 Microsoft ACPI-Compliant System 12 PS/2 Compatible Mouse 13 Numeric data processor 16 Microsoft UAA Bus Driver for High Definition Audio 16 Standard OpenHCD USB Host Controller 17 Standard OpenHCD USB Host Controller 17 Standard OpenHCD USB Host Controller 18 ATI Radeon Xpress ... 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 - - ASUS M2A-VM 1-19 When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the ...
...timer 9 Microsoft ACPI-Compliant System 12 PS/2 Compatible Mouse 13 Numeric data processor 16 Microsoft UAA Bus Driver for High Definition Audio 16 Standard OpenHCD USB Host Controller 17 Standard OpenHCD USB Host Controller 17 Standard OpenHCD USB Host Controller 18 ATI Radeon Xpress ... 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 - - ASUS M2A-VM 1-19 When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the ...
M2A-VM Premium user's manual
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...DVD player, or other devices. 3. In 4channel/ 6-channel configuration, the function of the audio ports in 2, 4, or 6,-channel configuration. This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or other audio sources. 5. Microphone port (pink). Line In port (light blue). Line Out port (... Headphone/Front Mic In 4-channel Surround Front Speaker Out Mic In 6-channel Surround Front Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer ASUS M2A-VM 1-23 This port allows Gigabit connection to the audio configuration table for a PS/2 mouse. 2. This port connects a headphone or a speaker. Refer to a...
...DVD player, or other devices. 3. In 4channel/ 6-channel configuration, the function of the audio ports in 2, 4, or 6,-channel configuration. This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or other audio sources. 5. Microphone port (pink). Line In port (light blue). Line Out port (... Headphone/Front Mic In 4-channel Surround Front Speaker Out Mic In 6-channel Surround Front Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer ASUS M2A-VM 1-23 This port allows Gigabit connection to the audio configuration table for a PS/2 mouse. 2. This port connects a headphone or a speaker. Refer to a...
M2A-VM Premium user's manual
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...Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the system chassis. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately...of 1A~2.22A (26.64W max.) at the back of the connector. Only CPU Fan supports Q-Fan. 5. M2A-VM ® SPDIF_OUT +5V SPDIFOUT GND M2A-VM Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port(s). Connect the fan cables to...
...Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the system chassis. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately...of 1A~2.22A (26.64W max.) at the back of the connector. Only CPU Fan supports Q-Fan. 5. M2A-VM ® SPDIF_OUT +5V SPDIFOUT GND M2A-VM Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port(s). Connect the fan cables to...