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Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii M2A-VM specifications summary x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-4 1.4 Before you proceed 1-6 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-7 1.5.1 Motherboard layout 1-7 1.5.2 Placement direction 1-8 1.5.3 Screw holes 1-8 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-9 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-9 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan 1-11 1.7 System memory 1-13 1.7.1 Overview 1-13 1.7.2 Memory configurations 1-...
Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii M2A-VM specifications summary x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-4 1.4 Before you proceed 1-6 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-7 1.5.1 Motherboard layout 1-7 1.5.2 Placement direction 1-8 1.5.3 Screw holes 1-8 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-9 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-9 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan 1-11 1.7 System memory 1-13 1.7.1 Overview 1-13 1.7.2 Memory configurations 1-...
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...8226; Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not sure about the voltage of electronic products. vii Please check ...local regulations for the devices are unplugged before you are not damaged. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using the product...
...8226; Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not sure about the voltage of electronic products. vii Please check ...local regulations for the devices are unplugged before you are not damaged. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using the product...
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... documents are also provided. • Chapter 3: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. It includes description of the standard package. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the following parts: • Chapter...
... documents are also provided. • Chapter 3: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. It includes description of the standard package. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the following parts: • Chapter...
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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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...'n' Quiet Technology. 1.1 Welcome! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on 64-bit architecture. See page 2-21 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! ...
...'n' Quiet Technology. 1.1 Welcome! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on 64-bit architecture. See page 2-21 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! ...
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...motherboard supports next-generation SATA hard drives based on the new SATA 3.0Gb/s storage specification. 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...with an additional ATI VGA card for multi-tasking.See pages 1-20 and 2-22 for details. DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory which features data transfer rates of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. Surroundview The ...
...motherboard supports next-generation SATA hard drives based on the new SATA 3.0Gb/s storage specification. 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...with an additional ATI VGA card for multi-tasking.See pages 1-20 and 2-22 for details. DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory which features data transfer rates of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. Surroundview The ...
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... to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. See pages 1-23 and 1-29 for details. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS Q-Fan technology The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly adjusts the CPU fan speeds according to the system loading to determine audio device classes, and... pre-defined equalization for the early future and is backward compatible with Intel® High Definition Audio standard (192 KHz, 24-bit audio). USB 2.0 technology The motherboard...
... to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. See pages 1-23 and 1-29 for details. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS Q-Fan technology The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly adjusts the CPU fan speeds according to the system loading to determine audio device classes, and... pre-defined equalization for the early future and is backward compatible with Intel® High Definition Audio standard (192 KHz, 24-bit audio). USB 2.0 technology The motherboard...
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...ASUS O.C. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. See pages 2-37 for each parameter. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. When the system hangs due to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. eliminates the need to overclocking, C.P.R. ASUS M2A-VM 1- ASUS...without entering the OS. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to share distribute their favorite overclocking settings. This utility saves users the cost and hassle of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting...
...ASUS O.C. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. See pages 2-37 for each parameter. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. When the system hangs due to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. eliminates the need to overclocking, C.P.R. ASUS M2A-VM 1- ASUS...without entering the OS. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to share distribute their favorite overclocking settings. This utility saves users the cost and hassle of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting...
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...ATX power supply is detached from the wall socket before touching any component. • Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, before handling components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard... shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. M2A-VM ® M2A-VM Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off 1- ...
...ATX power supply is detached from the wall socket before touching any component. • Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, before handling components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard... shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. M2A-VM ® M2A-VM Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off 1- ...
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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 ...-pin module) Socket AM2 PARALLEL PORT VGA USB34 LAN1_USB12 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...
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 ...-pin module) Socket AM2 PARALLEL PORT VGA USB34 LAN1_USB12 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...
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Place this side towards. Doing so can damage the motherboard. Do not overtighten the screws! 1.5.2 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis M2A-VM ® 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. the rear of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 1.5.3 Screw holes Place six (6) screws into the chassis in the correct orientation.
Place this side towards. Doing so can damage the motherboard. Do not overtighten the screws! 1.5.2 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis M2A-VM ® 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. the rear of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 1.5.3 Screw holes Place six (6) screws into the chassis in the correct orientation.
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... X2/Athlon™ 64/Athlon™ FX/Sempron™ processor. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the motherboard. ASUS M2A-VM 1- M2A-VM ® M2A-VM CPU Socket AM2 2. Socket lever Make sure that the socket lever is designed for the AMD Opteron™ processor. The CPU fits in completely.
... X2/Athlon™ 64/Athlon™ FX/Sempron™ processor. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the motherboard. ASUS M2A-VM 1- M2A-VM ® M2A-VM CPU Socket AM2 2. Socket lever Make sure that the socket lever is designed for the AMD Opteron™ processor. The CPU fits in completely.
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... came with a small triangle. 4. 3. CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM M2A-VM ® M2A-VM.CPU.fan.connector Do not forget to plug this connector. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction The lever clicks on the motherboard. Position the CPU above the socket such that the CPU corner with the gold triangle...
... came with a small triangle. 4. 3. CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM M2A-VM ® M2A-VM.CPU.fan.connector Do not forget to plug this connector. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction The lever clicks on the motherboard. Position the CPU above the socket such that the CPU corner with the gold triangle...
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...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 heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that you install the heatsink and fan ...and fan assembly should come with installation instructions for the CPU, heatsink, and the retention mechanism. ASUS M2A-VM 1-11 Make sure that a Thermal Interface Material is already installed on the motherboard upon purchase. • You do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. If ...
...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 heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that you install the heatsink and fan ...and fan assembly should come with installation instructions for the CPU, heatsink, and the retention mechanism. ASUS M2A-VM 1-11 Make sure that a Thermal Interface Material is already installed on the motherboard upon purchase. • You do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. If ...
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... MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB unbuffered ECC/non-ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. Populated Populated Populated Sockets DIMM_B1 Populated - Populated ASUS M2A-VM 1-13 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR...
... MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB unbuffered ECC/non-ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. Populated Populated Populated Sockets DIMM_B1 Populated - Populated ASUS M2A-VM 1-13 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR...
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.... • For dual-channel configuration (2), you install Windows® Vista/ XP 32-bit version Operating System (OS), the limitation of this excess memory space. 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...
.... • For dual-channel configuration (2), you install Windows® Vista/ XP 32-bit version Operating System (OS), the limitation of this excess memory space. 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...
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... inserted in any slot as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration C - Single-sided DS - 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
... inserted in any slot as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration C - Single-sided DS - 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
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... the retaining clips snap 1 back in only one direction. Failure to do not support DDR DIMMs. Do not install DDR DIMMs to both the motherboard and the components. 1. ASUS M2A-VM 1-17 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Make sure to unlock the DIMM. 1 DDR2 DIMM notch Support the DIMM lightly with a notch so that the notch on...
... the retaining clips snap 1 back in only one direction. Failure to do not support DDR DIMMs. Do not install DDR DIMMs to both the motherboard and the components. 1. ASUS M2A-VM 1-17 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Make sure to unlock the DIMM. 1 DDR2 DIMM notch Support the DIMM lightly with a notch so that the notch on...
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...the expansion card, read the documentation that came with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the next page. 3. Install the software drivers for later use . See Chapter 2 for the card. 2. ...slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. 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. Keep the screw for the expansion card. 1-18 Chapter 1: Product ...
...the expansion card, read the documentation that came with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the next page. 3. Install the software drivers for later use . See Chapter 2 for the card. 2. ...slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. 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. Keep the screw for the expansion card. 1-18 Chapter 1: Product ...