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...motherboard supports AMD socket AM2 single-core Athlon 64/ Sempron and dual-core Athlon 64 X2/Athlon 64 FX processors with 2MB/1MB/512KB L2 cache, which monitors system operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and frequency for details. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction Before you for buying an ASUS® M2A-VM motherboard...! See page 1-9 for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application CD Documentation ASUS M2A-VM motherboard 1 x Serial ATA signal cable 1 x Serial ATA...
...motherboard supports AMD socket AM2 single-core Athlon 64/ Sempron and dual-core Athlon 64 X2/Athlon 64 FX processors with 2MB/1MB/512KB L2 cache, which monitors system operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and frequency for details. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction Before you for buying an ASUS® M2A-VM motherboard...! See page 1-9 for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application CD Documentation ASUS M2A-VM motherboard 1 x Serial ATA signal cable 1 x Serial ATA...
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... requirements of up to boost system performance, eliminating bottlenecks with existing PCI specifications. ASUS M2A-VM 1- shared memory up the PCI bus. Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s technology The motherboard supports next-generation SATA hard drives based on the new SATA 3.0Gb/s storage ...10 configurations for details. and ATI SB600 chipsets The AMD 690G Northbridge is software compatible with peak bandwidths of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect ...
... requirements of up to boost system performance, eliminating bottlenecks with existing PCI specifications. ASUS M2A-VM 1- shared memory up the PCI bus. Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s technology The motherboard supports next-generation SATA hard drives based on the new SATA 3.0Gb/s storage ...10 configurations for details. and ATI SB600 chipsets The AMD 690G Northbridge is software compatible with peak bandwidths of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect ...
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1.5 Motherboard overview 1.5.1 Motherboard layout PS/2KBMS T: Mouse KBPWR B: Keyboard DVI ATX12V 22.9cm (9in) CPU_FAN CHA_FAN Super I/O FLOPPY DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64 ... Top:Line In Center:Line Out Bottom:Mic In RTL8111B ALC883 SPDIF_OUT USBPW1-4 AMD 690G PCIEX16 M2A-VM PCI1 ® PCI2 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power ATI SB600 8Mb BIOS SATA4 SATA2 SATA3 SATA1 PCIEX1_1 AAFP CD PWR_FAN USBPW5-8 USB56 USB78 SB_PWR USBPW910 USB910 CHASSIS PANELCLRTC COM1 24.5cm (9.6in) EATXPWR PRI_IDE ASUS M2A-VM 1-
1.5 Motherboard overview 1.5.1 Motherboard layout PS/2KBMS T: Mouse KBPWR B: Keyboard DVI ATX12V 22.9cm (9in) CPU_FAN CHA_FAN Super I/O FLOPPY DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64 ... Top:Line In Center:Line Out Bottom:Mic In RTL8111B ALC883 SPDIF_OUT USBPW1-4 AMD 690G PCIEX16 M2A-VM PCI1 ® PCI2 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power ATI SB600 8Mb BIOS SATA4 SATA2 SATA3 SATA1 PCIEX1_1 AAFP CD PWR_FAN USBPW5-8 USB56 USB78 SB_PWR USBPW910 USB910 CHASSIS PANELCLRTC COM1 24.5cm (9.6in) EATXPWR PRI_IDE ASUS M2A-VM 1-
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...motherboard comes with a 940-pin AM2 socket designed for the AMD Opteron™ processor. Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to 90°-100° angle, otherwise the CPU does not fit in only one correct orientation. ASUS M2A-VM 1- The CPU fits in completely. M2A-VM ® M2A-VM... CPU Socket AM2 2. Socket lever Make sure that the socket lever is designed for the AM2 socket. The AM2 socket has a different pinout from the 940-pin socket designed for the AMD Athlon...
...motherboard comes with a 940-pin AM2 socket designed for the AMD Opteron™ processor. Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to 90°-100° angle, otherwise the CPU does not fit in only one correct orientation. ASUS M2A-VM 1- The CPU fits in completely. M2A-VM ® M2A-VM... CPU Socket AM2 2. Socket lever Make sure that the socket lever is designed for the AM2 socket. The AM2 socket has a different pinout from the 940-pin socket designed for the AMD Athlon...
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... these steps to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. ASUS M2A-VM 1-11 Make sure that the heatsink fits properly on ... section do not have to remove the retention module base when installing the CPU or installing other motherboard components. • If you use only qualified heatsink and fan assembly. CPU Fan CPU Heatsink ...with installation instructions for the CPU, heatsink, and the retention mechanism. 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan The AMD Athlon™ 64/Sempron™ processor require a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to install the CPU...
... these steps to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. ASUS M2A-VM 1-11 Make sure that the heatsink fits properly on ... section do not have to remove the retention module base when installing the CPU or installing other motherboard components. • If you use only qualified heatsink and fan assembly. CPU Fan CPU Heatsink ...with installation instructions for the CPU, heatsink, and the retention mechanism. 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan The AMD Athlon™ 64/Sempron™ processor require a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to install the CPU...
M2A-VM Premium user's manual
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... memory support and AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology. See page 1-9 for a cool and quiet operating environment. Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application CD/DVD Documentation ASUS M2A-VM motherboard 1 x Serial ATA...
... memory support and AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology. See page 1-9 for a cool and quiet operating environment. Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application CD/DVD Documentation ASUS M2A-VM motherboard 1 x Serial ATA...
M2A-VM Premium user's manual
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... speed interface is software compatible with an additional ATI VGA card for multi-tasking.See pages 1-20 and 2-23 for details. ASUS M2A-VM 1- See page 1-20 for details. See page 1-24 and 2-23 for details. Surroundview The Surroundview function provides four independent .... Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s technology The motherboard supports next-generation SATA hard drives based on the new SATA 3.0Gb/s storage specification. The interface of this motherboard supports dual VGA output both DVI and RGB and is the latest AMD chipset designed to boost system performance,...
... speed interface is software compatible with an additional ATI VGA card for multi-tasking.See pages 1-20 and 2-23 for details. ASUS M2A-VM 1- See page 1-20 for details. See page 1-24 and 2-23 for details. Surroundview The Surroundview function provides four independent .... Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s technology The motherboard supports next-generation SATA hard drives based on the new SATA 3.0Gb/s storage specification. The interface of this motherboard supports dual VGA output both DVI and RGB and is the latest AMD chipset designed to boost system performance,...
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1.5 Motherboard overview 1.5.1 Motherboard layout PS/2KBMS T: Mouse KBPWR B: Keyboard DVI ATX12V 22.9cm (9in) CPU_FAN CHA_FAN Super I/O FLOPPY DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64 ... Top:Line In Center:Line Out Bottom:Mic In RTL8111B ALC883 SPDIF_OUT USBPW1-4 AMD 690G PCIEX16 M2A-VM PCI1 ® PCI2 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power ATI SB600 8Mb BIOS SATA4 SATA2 SATA3 SATA1 PCIEX1_1 AAFP CD PWR_FAN USBPW5-8 USB56 USB78 SB_PWR USBPW910 USB910 CHASSIS PANELCLRTC COM1 24.5cm (9.6in) EATXPWR PRI_IDE ASUS M2A-VM 1-
1.5 Motherboard overview 1.5.1 Motherboard layout PS/2KBMS T: Mouse KBPWR B: Keyboard DVI ATX12V 22.9cm (9in) CPU_FAN CHA_FAN Super I/O FLOPPY DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64 ... Top:Line In Center:Line Out Bottom:Mic In RTL8111B ALC883 SPDIF_OUT USBPW1-4 AMD 690G PCIEX16 M2A-VM PCI1 ® PCI2 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power ATI SB600 8Mb BIOS SATA4 SATA2 SATA3 SATA1 PCIEX1_1 AAFP CD PWR_FAN USBPW5-8 USB56 USB78 SB_PWR USBPW910 USB910 CHASSIS PANELCLRTC COM1 24.5cm (9.6in) EATXPWR PRI_IDE ASUS M2A-VM 1-
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... one correct orientation. M2A-VM ® M2A-VM CPU Socket AM2 2. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the motherboard. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a 940-pin AM2 socket designed for the AMD Opteron™ processor.... Locate the CPU socket on the socket and damaging the CPU! 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU. 1. ASUS M2A-VM 1-
... one correct orientation. M2A-VM ® M2A-VM CPU Socket AM2 2. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the motherboard. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a 940-pin AM2 socket designed for the AMD Opteron™ processor.... Locate the CPU socket on the socket and damaging the CPU! 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU. 1. ASUS M2A-VM 1-
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1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan The AMD Athlon™ 64/Sempron™ processor require a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to install the CPU heatsink and fan. 1. CPU Fan CPU Heatsink Retention ... use only qualified heatsink and fan assembly. ASUS M2A-VM 1-11 Make sure that a Thermal Interface Material is already installed on the retention module base. • The retention module base is properly applied to remove the retention module base when installing the CPU or installing other motherboard components. • If you purchased a separate CPU...
1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan The AMD Athlon™ 64/Sempron™ processor require a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to install the CPU heatsink and fan. 1. CPU Fan CPU Heatsink Retention ... use only qualified heatsink and fan assembly. ASUS M2A-VM 1-11 Make sure that a Thermal Interface Material is already installed on the retention module base. • The retention module base is properly applied to remove the retention module base when installing the CPU or installing other motherboard components. • If you purchased a separate CPU...
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... quality. CPU - Playback software - Following is for your reference. This 15-pin port is a configuration example for a VGA monitor or other protected content. • This motherboard comes with dual-VGA output that features different display on 2 monitors at the same time if you connect 2 monitors to both VGA and DVI-D out...-DVD VC1 Blu-Ray MPEG2 Suitable resolution XP Vista 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080i 1280 x 720p 1280 x 720p 1280 x 720p 1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction AMD 3800+ X2 Dual Core.
... quality. CPU - Playback software - Following is for your reference. This 15-pin port is a configuration example for a VGA monitor or other protected content. • This motherboard comes with dual-VGA output that features different display on 2 monitors at the same time if you connect 2 monitors to both VGA and DVI-D out...-DVD VC1 Blu-Ray MPEG2 Suitable resolution XP Vista 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080p 1920 x 1080i 1280 x 720p 1280 x 720p 1280 x 720p 1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction AMD 3800+ X2 Dual Core.