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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 1-13 1.7.3 Installing a ...
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 1-13 1.7.3 Installing a ...
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Contents Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-2 2.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-5 2.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 2-6 2.1.4 Updating the BIOS 2-7 2.1.5 Saving the current BIOS file 2-9 2.1.6 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-10 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-11 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen... Installed Memory 2-19 2.3.8 Usable Memory 2-19 2.4 Advanced menu 2-20 2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration 2-20 2.4.2 CPU Configuration 2-21 2.4.3 Chipset 2-22 2.4.3 PCIPnP 2-23 2.4.4 Onboard Device Configuration 2-24 2.4.5 USB Configuration 2-26 iv
Contents Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-2 2.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-5 2.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 2-6 2.1.4 Updating the BIOS 2-7 2.1.5 Saving the current BIOS file 2-9 2.1.6 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-10 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-11 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen... Installed Memory 2-19 2.3.8 Usable Memory 2-19 2.4 Advanced menu 2-20 2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration 2-20 2.4.2 CPU Configuration 2-21 2.4.3 Chipset 2-22 2.4.3 PCIPnP 2-23 2.4.4 Onboard Device Configuration 2-24 2.4.5 USB Configuration 2-26 iv
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... X1250-based graphics Dual VGA output support: DVI-D and RGB Supports DVI-D with max. resolution 2560 x 1600 (@60Hz) Supports RGB with max. Note: Max. M2A-VM specifications summary CPU. resolution 2048 x 1536 (@85Hz) Note: DVI-D can not be converted to output RGB signal to CRT and isn't compatible to 10 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (continued...
... X1250-based graphics Dual VGA output support: DVI-D and RGB Supports DVI-D with max. resolution 2560 x 1600 (@60Hz) Supports RGB with max. Note: Max. M2A-VM specifications summary CPU. resolution 2048 x 1536 (@85Hz) Note: DVI-D can not be converted to output RGB signal to CRT and isn't compatible to 10 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (continued...
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...) 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. 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...
...) 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. 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...
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...which is based 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 Documentation ASUS M2A-VM motherboard 1 x Serial ATA signal cable 1 x Serial ATA power cable 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66... 64 FX processors with 2MB/1MB/512KB L2 cache, which monitors system operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and frequency for buying an ASUS® M2A-VM motherboard! It features 2000/1600 MT/s HyperTransport Bus, dual-channel un-buffered DDR2 800 memory support ...
...which is based 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 Documentation ASUS M2A-VM motherboard 1 x Serial ATA signal cable 1 x Serial ATA power cable 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66... 64 FX processors with 2MB/1MB/512KB L2 cache, which monitors system operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and frequency for buying an ASUS® M2A-VM motherboard! It features 2000/1600 MT/s HyperTransport Bus, dual-channel un-buffered DDR2 800 memory support ...
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...a personal wake-up call with USB 1.1. 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 the music of each jack, impedance sensing to ten times ... Definition Audio standard (192 KHz, 24-bit audio). See page 1-23 for details. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction 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 1.1 to a ...
...a personal wake-up call with USB 1.1. 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 the music of each jack, impedance sensing to ten times ... Definition Audio standard (192 KHz, 24-bit audio). See page 1-23 for details. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction 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 1.1 to a ...
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... a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. See page 2-33 for each parameter. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for details. feature of buying a replacement BIOS chip. See page 1-21 for details...due to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. See pages 2-6 and 2-39 for details. ASUS M2A-VM 1- This utility saves users the cost and hassle of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in the CMOS or a separate file, giving ...
... a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. See page 2-33 for each parameter. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for details. feature of buying a replacement BIOS chip. See page 1-21 for details...due to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. See pages 2-6 and 2-39 for details. ASUS M2A-VM 1- This utility saves users the cost and hassle of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in the CMOS or a separate file, giving ...
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.../Athlon™ FX/Sempron™ processor. The CPU fits in completely. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the motherboard. ASUS M2A-VM 1- 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a 940-pin AM2 socket designed for the AMD Opteron™ processor. M2A-VM ® M2A-VM CPU Socket AM2 2. Socket lever Make sure that the...
.../Athlon™ FX/Sempron™ processor. The CPU fits in completely. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the motherboard. ASUS M2A-VM 1- 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a 940-pin AM2 socket designed for the AMD Opteron™ processor. M2A-VM ® M2A-VM CPU Socket AM2 2. Socket lever Make sure that the...
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... indicate that it fits in place. CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM M2A-VM ® M2A-VM.CPU.fan.connector Do not forget to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! 5. The lever clicks on the motherboard. Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket...
... indicate that it fits in place. CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM M2A-VM ® M2A-VM.CPU.fan.connector Do not forget to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! 5. The lever clicks on the motherboard. Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket...
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ASUS M2A-VM 1-11 Make sure that you install the heatsink and fan assembly. If the instructions in this section do not have 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,... and fan assembly to install the CPU heatsink and fan. 1. Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, making sure that a Thermal Interface Material is already installed on the motherboard upon purchase. • You do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. Follow ...
ASUS M2A-VM 1-11 Make sure that you install the heatsink and fan assembly. If the instructions in this section do not have 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,... and fan assembly to install the CPU heatsink and fan. 1. Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, making sure that a Thermal Interface Material is already installed on the motherboard upon purchase. • You do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. Follow ...
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Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Reinstall the battery. 5. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the ... during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to default values. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 1-2. 4. ASUS M2A-VM 1-21 Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. M2A-VM ® M2A-VM.Clear.RTC.RAM CLRTC 12 23 Normal Clear CMOS (Default) You do not need to clear the RTC when the...
Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Reinstall the battery. 5. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the ... during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to default values. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 1-2. 4. ASUS M2A-VM 1-21 Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. M2A-VM ® M2A-VM.Clear.RTC.RAM CLRTC 12 23 Normal Clear CMOS (Default) You do not need to clear the RTC when the...
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... from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in sleep mode. 3. This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 500 mA on the +5VSB lead for each USB port; KBPWR 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB M2A-VM ® M2A-VM.Keyboard.power.setting 1-22 ...for the internal USB connectors that can connect to wake up the computer from S3 and S4 sleep modes. USBPW1-4 3 2 2 1 +5V (Default) +5VSB M2A-VM ® M2A-VM USB device wake-up USBPW5-8 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB USBPW910 3 2 2 1 +5V (Default) +5VSB • The USB device wake-up ...
... from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in sleep mode. 3. This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 500 mA on the +5VSB lead for each USB port; KBPWR 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB M2A-VM ® M2A-VM.Keyboard.power.setting 1-22 ...for the internal USB connectors that can connect to wake up the computer from S3 and S4 sleep modes. USBPW1-4 3 2 2 1 +5V (Default) +5VSB M2A-VM ® M2A-VM USB device wake-up USBPW5-8 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB USBPW910 3 2 2 1 +5V (Default) +5VSB • The USB device wake-up ...
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...28 Chapter 1: Product introduction Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. CPU_FAN CHA_FAN Rotation +12V GND GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM M2A-VM ® PWR_FAN GND +12V Rotation M2A-VM Fan connectors 6. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. DO NOT ...place jumper caps on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of ...
...28 Chapter 1: Product introduction Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. CPU_FAN CHA_FAN Rotation +12V GND GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM M2A-VM ® PWR_FAN GND +12V Rotation M2A-VM Fan connectors 6. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. DO NOT ...place jumper caps on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of ...
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...Save and Exit 2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration Advanced Phoenix-AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility JumperFree Configuration Select Menu +1.2VNBSB DDR2 Voltage Control CPU Voltage Control CPU Multiplier CPU Voltage CPU Frequency [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [200MHz] Item Specific Help Set +1.2VNBSB Voltage +1....Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to set . Configuration options: [Auto] [+1.80V] [+1.90V] [+2.00V] [+2.10V] CPU Voltage Control [Auto] Allows you to malfunction. Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can...
...Save and Exit 2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration Advanced Phoenix-AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility JumperFree Configuration Select Menu +1.2VNBSB DDR2 Voltage Control CPU Voltage Control CPU Multiplier CPU Voltage CPU Frequency [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [200MHz] Item Specific Help Set +1.2VNBSB Voltage +1....Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to set . Configuration options: [Auto] [+1.80V] [+1.90V] [+2.00V] [+2.10V] CPU Voltage Control [Auto] Allows you to malfunction. Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can...
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... 200 to type in the desired CPU frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] ASUS M2A-VM 2-21 Configuration options: [Auto] [5x] [6x] [7x] [8x] [9x] CPU Voltage [Auto] Allows you to adjust the CPU frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [1.400v] [1.375v] [1.350v] [1.325v] [1.300v]...[0.800v] CPU Frequency [200MHz] Allows you to set the operating CPU multiplier. AMD Cool'n'Quiet Function...
... 200 to type in the desired CPU frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] ASUS M2A-VM 2-21 Configuration options: [Auto] [5x] [6x] [7x] [8x] [9x] CPU Voltage [Auto] Allows you to adjust the CPU frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [1.400v] [1.375v] [1.350v] [1.325v] [1.300v]...[0.800v] CPU Frequency [200MHz] Allows you to set the operating CPU multiplier. AMD Cool'n'Quiet Function...
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... Type Vcore Voltage 3.3V Voltage 5V Voltage 12V Voltage [Enabled] [DC] [1.56V] [3.18V] [5.05V] [11.58V] CPU Temperature MB Temperature CPU FAN Speed CHA_FAN Speed PWR_FAN Speed CPU Fan Speed warning HPET Support 48ºC 41ºC 3068 RPM 0 RPM 0 RPM [800 RPM] [Enabled] Select Menu Item... . 4. Press to move to change CPU Q-Fan feature-related parameters. Highlight this item and press to display the configuration options. Date of Month Alarm [xx] To set the time of Month Alarm pop-up menu for the hour field. 2. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M2A-VM 2-29
... Type Vcore Voltage 3.3V Voltage 5V Voltage 12V Voltage [Enabled] [DC] [1.56V] [3.18V] [5.05V] [11.58V] CPU Temperature MB Temperature CPU FAN Speed CHA_FAN Speed PWR_FAN Speed CPU Fan Speed warning HPET Support 48ºC 41ºC 3068 RPM 0 RPM 0 RPM [800 RPM] [Enabled] Select Menu Item... . 4. Press to move to change CPU Q-Fan feature-related parameters. Highlight this item and press to display the configuration options. Date of Month Alarm [xx] To set the time of Month Alarm pop-up menu for the hour field. 2. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M2A-VM 2-29
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... speed warning feature. PWR_FAN Speed [xxxxRPM] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU, Chassis, and chip fan speeds in rotations per minute (RPM). These items are not userconfigurable. Configuration options: [Disabled...not connected to select the CPU fan type. CPU Fan Type [DC] Allows you to the motherboard, the field shows 0. CHA_FAN Speed [xxxxRPM]. Configuration options: [xxx] [Ignored] CPU Temperature, MB Temperature The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard and CPU temperatures. Configuration options: [...
... speed warning feature. PWR_FAN Speed [xxxxRPM] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU, Chassis, and chip fan speeds in rotations per minute (RPM). These items are not userconfigurable. Configuration options: [Disabled...not connected to select the CPU fan type. CPU Fan Type [DC] Allows you to the motherboard, the field shows 0. CHA_FAN Speed [xxxxRPM]. Configuration options: [xxx] [Ignored] CPU Temperature, MB Temperature The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard and CPU temperatures. Configuration options: [...
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...you to Set. Load from File". Press to load the BIOS file. 1. Insert the storage devices that contain the "xxx.CMO" file. 2. ASUS M2A-VM 2-37 2.7.2 ASUS O.C. Turn on the system. 3. Follow the instructions below to load the file. Go to the "Tools" menu to select "Load from Profile... Allows you to update the BIOS file coming from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. • Only the "xxx.CMO" file can be loaded. Profile Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Tools ASUS O.C. Profile Load BIOS Profile Save BIOS Profile Select Menu Item Specific Help...
...you to Set. Load from File". Press to load the BIOS file. 1. Insert the storage devices that contain the "xxx.CMO" file. 2. ASUS M2A-VM 2-37 2.7.2 ASUS O.C. Turn on the system. 3. Follow the instructions below to load the file. Go to the "Tools" menu to select "Load from Profile... Allows you to update the BIOS file coming from the same memory/CPU configuration and BIOS version. • Only the "xxx.CMO" file can be loaded. Profile Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Tools ASUS O.C. Profile Load BIOS Profile Save BIOS Profile Select Menu Item Specific Help...
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... support See page 2-25 for different operating system versions. ASUS Music Alarm The ASUS Music Alarm is an audio alarm clock that the motherboard supports. Installation Wizard for Utilities Launches the ASUS InstallAll utilities installation wizard. For more detailed instructions, refer ...to update the motherboard BIOS in a Windows® environment. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature,...
... support See page 2-25 for different operating system versions. ASUS Music Alarm The ASUS Music Alarm is an audio alarm clock that the motherboard supports. Installation Wizard for Utilities Launches the ASUS InstallAll utilities installation wizard. For more detailed instructions, refer ...to update the motherboard BIOS in a Windows® environment. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature,...
M2A-VM Premium user's manual
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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 1-13 1.7.3 Installing a ...
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 1-13 1.7.3 Installing a ...