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... 1 x VGA port 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 8-channel audio ports 1 x High Definition front panel audio connector 1 x IDE connector 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x CD audio-in connector 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x Chassis fan connector 1 x COM connector 1 x LPT connector 1 x S/PDIF Output connector 1 x Chassis intrusion connector 3 x USB 2.0 connectors supports additional 6 USB 2.0 ports 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin x ATX 12V power connector 1 x System panel connector Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Live Update utility Anti-virus software (OEM version) 1 x SATA...
... 1 x VGA port 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 8-channel audio ports 1 x High Definition front panel audio connector 1 x IDE connector 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x CD audio-in connector 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x Chassis fan connector 1 x COM connector 1 x LPT connector 1 x S/PDIF Output connector 1 x Chassis intrusion connector 3 x USB 2.0 connectors supports additional 6 USB 2.0 ports 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin x ATX 12V power connector 1 x System panel connector Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Live Update utility Anti-virus software (OEM version) 1 x SATA...
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... high visual quality of this motherboard supports dual VGA output DVI-D and RGB. DDR2 1066 is the latest I/O interconnect technology that of the AM2+ CPUs only. This motherboard provides excellent compatibility and flexibility by some of AGP 8X interface, PCI Express x16 bus performs much better in 3D graphics and other memory demanding applications. Dual channel DDR2 1066 This motherboard is an AMD® platform with DDR2 1066 support. ASUS M2N...
... high visual quality of this motherboard supports dual VGA output DVI-D and RGB. DDR2 1066 is the latest I/O interconnect technology that of the AM2+ CPUs only. This motherboard provides excellent compatibility and flexibility by some of AGP 8X interface, PCI Express x16 bus performs much better in 3D graphics and other memory demanding applications. Dual channel DDR2 1066 This motherboard is an AMD® platform with DDR2 1066 support. ASUS M2N...
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... correct orientation. Locate the CPU socket on the socket and damaging the CPU! 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU. 1. ASUS M2N-CM DVI 1- R M2N-CM DVI M2N-CM DVI CPU Socket AM2/AM2+ 2. Ensure that the socket lever is designed for the AM2/AM2+ socket. The AM2/AM2+ socket has a different pinout from the 940-pin socket designed for Socket AM2 Athlon 64 FX / Athlon 64 x2 /Athlon 64 / Semprom processor. Unlock the socket by pressing the...
... correct orientation. Locate the CPU socket on the socket and damaging the CPU! 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU. 1. ASUS M2N-CM DVI 1- R M2N-CM DVI M2N-CM DVI CPU Socket AM2/AM2+ 2. Ensure that the socket lever is designed for the AM2/AM2+ socket. The AM2/AM2+ socket has a different pinout from the 940-pin socket designed for Socket AM2 Athlon 64 FX / Athlon 64 x2 /Athlon 64 / Semprom processor. Unlock the socket by pressing the...
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... See Chapter 2 for the card. 2. Failure to do so may need to the chassis with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Turn on the next page. 3. Install the software drivers for later use . Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for information on the slot. 5. The following sub‑...
... See Chapter 2 for the card. 2. Failure to do so may need to the chassis with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Turn on the next page. 3. Install the software drivers for later use . Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for information on the slot. 5. The following sub‑...
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... Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. This port connects the center/subwoofer speakers. 6. This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or other VGA-compatible devices. 3. 1.10 Connectors 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1 2 3 45 6 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 1. This 15-pin port is for a PS/2 mouse. 2. Supported by Marvell Gigabit LAN controller, this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 8. LAN port LED indications Activity/Link LED Status Description OFF No link ORANGE Linked BLINKING Data activity Speed LED Status Description...
... Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. This port connects the center/subwoofer speakers. 6. This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or other VGA-compatible devices. 3. 1.10 Connectors 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1 2 3 45 6 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 1. This 15-pin port is for a PS/2 mouse. 2. Supported by Marvell Gigabit LAN controller, this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 8. LAN port LED indications Activity/Link LED Status Description OFF No link ORANGE Linked BLINKING Data activity Speed LED Status Description...
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... floppy disk, USB Flash, or the motherboard support CD during POST. 2. Refer to restore the BIOS in case you to the floppy disk drive. b. A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears. Click Start. 2. c. c. Select the Create an MS-DOS startup disk check box. 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS The following to the floppy disk drive. ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a bootable floppy disk. 3. DOS environment a. At the DOS prompt, type...
... floppy disk, USB Flash, or the motherboard support CD during POST. 2. Refer to restore the BIOS in case you to the floppy disk drive. b. A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears. Click Start. 2. c. c. Select the Create an MS-DOS startup disk check box. 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS The following to the floppy disk drive. ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a bootable floppy disk. 3. DOS environment a. At the DOS prompt, type...
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You can cause system boot failure! 4. Bad BIOS checksum. Completed. Floppy found , the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. 2- Chapter 2: BIOS setup Doing so can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support CD , the floppy disk or the USB flash disk that contains the updated BIOS file. • Prepare the motherboard support CD, the floppy disk or the USB flash disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using this utility. • Make sure that ...
You can cause system boot failure! 4. Bad BIOS checksum. Completed. Floppy found , the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. 2- Chapter 2: BIOS setup Doing so can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support CD , the floppy disk or the USB flash disk that contains the updated BIOS file. • Prepare the motherboard support CD, the floppy disk or the USB flash disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using this utility. • Make sure that ...
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... system boot failure! The device size should be the latest BIOS version for the original or updated BIOS file. The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the floppy disk for CD-ROM... Starting BIOS recovery... Bad BIOS checksum. Checking for the original or updated BIOS file. Recovering the BIOS from the support CD To recover the BIOS from the floppy disk drive, then turn on the system. 3. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file. Remove any floppy disk...
... system boot failure! The device size should be the latest BIOS version for the original or updated BIOS file. The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the floppy disk for CD-ROM... Starting BIOS recovery... Bad BIOS checksum. Checking for the original or updated BIOS file. Recovering the BIOS from the support CD To recover the BIOS from the floppy disk drive, then turn on the system. 3. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file. Remove any floppy disk...
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... 3-4 for the Utilities screen menu. 3. 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. The ASUS Update utility is available in the support CD that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the optical drive. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. This utility is copied to your system. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). The Drivers menu appears. 2.
... 3-4 for the Utilities screen menu. 3. 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. The ASUS Update utility is available in the support CD that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the optical drive. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. This utility is copied to your system. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). The Drivers menu appears. 2.
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... keys or / keys to display a list of the field opposite the item. Configure DRAM Timing by SPD Memory Acceleration Mode DRAM Idle Timer DRAm Refresh Rate [Enabled] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] Graphic Adapter Priority Graphics Aperture Size Spread Spectrum [AGP/PCI] [ 64 MB] [Enabled] ICH Delayed Transaction [Enabled] MPS Revision [1.4] Pop-up window with the configuration options for that menu. Refer to "2.2.7 Pop-up window." 2.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to malfunction. For example, selecting Main...
... keys or / keys to display a list of the field opposite the item. Configure DRAM Timing by SPD Memory Acceleration Mode DRAM Idle Timer DRAm Refresh Rate [Enabled] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] Graphic Adapter Priority Graphics Aperture Size Spread Spectrum [AGP/PCI] [ 64 MB] [Enabled] ICH Delayed Transaction [Enabled] MPS Revision [1.4] Pop-up window with the configuration options for that menu. Refer to "2.2.7 Pop-up window." 2.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to malfunction. For example, selecting Main...
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...Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS M2N-CM DVI 2-15 Onboard IDE Controller [Enabled] Allows you to disable or enable the Serial-ATA Primary Master/Slave Channel. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] SATA Mode select [SATA Mode] Allows you to set or change the configurations for the IDE devices installed in this menu allow you to select the SATA Mode. Enabled: enable the integrated IDE Controller. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Serial-ATA Devices [Enabled] Allows you to disable or set to [RAID Mode]. Configuration options: [SATA Mode] [RAID Mode...
...Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS M2N-CM DVI 2-15 Onboard IDE Controller [Enabled] Allows you to disable or enable the Serial-ATA Primary Master/Slave Channel. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] SATA Mode select [SATA Mode] Allows you to set or change the configurations for the IDE devices installed in this menu allow you to select the SATA Mode. Enabled: enable the integrated IDE Controller. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Serial-ATA Devices [Enabled] Allows you to disable or set to [RAID Mode]. Configuration options: [SATA Mode] [RAID Mode...
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... Mode [Auto] Block (Multi-Sector Transfer) M [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] DMA Mode [Auto] SMART Monitoring [Auto] 32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled] Select the type of IDE drive. Select ARMD (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your device is installed in the system. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Select CDROM if you are not user-configurable. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Block (Multi-Sector Transfer) M [Auto] Enables or disables data multi-sectors transfers. Select a device item then press to Auto enables the LBA mode if the device supports...
... Mode [Auto] Block (Multi-Sector Transfer) M [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] DMA Mode [Auto] SMART Monitoring [Auto] 32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled] Select the type of IDE drive. Select ARMD (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your device is installed in the system. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Select CDROM if you are not user-configurable. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Block (Multi-Sector Transfer) M [Auto] Enables or disables data multi-sectors transfers. Select a device item then press to Auto enables the LBA mode if the device supports...
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... 2-18 Chapter 2: BIOS setup There is installed in the system. SATA1 Device : Hard Disk Vendor : ST380011AS Size : 80.0GB LBA Mode : Supported Block Mode : 16Sectors PIO Mode : 4 Async DMA : MultiWord DMA-2 Ultra DMA : Ultra DMA-6 SMART Monitoring: Supported LBA/Large Mode Block(Multi-sector Transfer) M PIO Mode DMA Mode SMART Monitoring 32Bit Data Transfer [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Enabled] Disable: Disables LBA Mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Block (Multi...
... 2-18 Chapter 2: BIOS setup There is installed in the system. SATA1 Device : Hard Disk Vendor : ST380011AS Size : 80.0GB LBA Mode : Supported Block Mode : 16Sectors PIO Mode : 4 Async DMA : MultiWord DMA-2 Ultra DMA : Ultra DMA-6 SMART Monitoring: Supported LBA/Large Mode Block(Multi-sector Transfer) M PIO Mode DMA Mode SMART Monitoring 32Bit Data Transfer [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Enabled] Disable: Disables LBA Mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Block (Multi...
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...Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory ASUS M2N-CM DVI 2-19 The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [SWDMA0] [SWDMA1] [SWDMA2] [MWDMA0] [MWDMA1] [MWDMA2] [UDMA0] [UDMA1] [UDMA2] [UDMA3] [UDMA4] [UDMA5] [UDMA6] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Enables or disables the S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology) capability of your system to issue warnings when a third party hardware monitor utility is installed. Configuration options...
...Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory ASUS M2N-CM DVI 2-19 The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [SWDMA0] [SWDMA1] [SWDMA2] [MWDMA0] [MWDMA1] [MWDMA2] [UDMA0] [UDMA1] [UDMA2] [UDMA3] [UDMA4] [UDMA5] [UDMA6] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Enables or disables the S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology) capability of your system to issue warnings when a third party hardware monitor utility is installed. Configuration options...
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2.4.2 CPU Configuration CPU Configuration Module Version: 13.15 AGESA Version: 3.1.1.0 Physical Count: 1 Logical Count: 2 AMD Athlon(tm) Processor 3200+ Revision: F2 Cache L1: 256KB Cache L2: 1024KB Speed : 2000MHz Current FSB Multiplier: 9x Maximum FSB Multiplier: 9x Able to Change Freq. : Yes uCode Patch Level : 0x62 GART Error Reporting Microcode Updation Secure Virtual Machine Mode Cool'n'Quiet [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] This option should remain disabled for the normal operation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Microcode...
2.4.2 CPU Configuration CPU Configuration Module Version: 13.15 AGESA Version: 3.1.1.0 Physical Count: 1 Logical Count: 2 AMD Athlon(tm) Processor 3200+ Revision: F2 Cache L1: 256KB Cache L2: 1024KB Speed : 2000MHz Current FSB Multiplier: 9x Maximum FSB Multiplier: 9x Able to Change Freq. : Yes uCode Patch Level : 0x62 GART Error Reporting Microcode Updation Secure Virtual Machine Mode Cool'n'Quiet [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] This option should remain disabled for the normal operation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Microcode...
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... [PCIE-> PCI -> IGP] Display Device Priority, from high to enable or disable SouthBridge ACPI HPET TABLE. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] SouthBridge ACPI HPET TABLE [Enabled] Allows you to low. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] OnBoard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the OnBoard LAN Boot ROM. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2-26 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Configuration options: [32MB] [64MB] [128MB] [256MB] AZALIA AUDIO [Enabled] Allows you to set or disable the AZALIA AUDIO. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Front Panel...
... [PCIE-> PCI -> IGP] Display Device Priority, from high to enable or disable SouthBridge ACPI HPET TABLE. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] SouthBridge ACPI HPET TABLE [Enabled] Allows you to low. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] OnBoard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the OnBoard LAN Boot ROM. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2-26 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Configuration options: [32MB] [64MB] [128MB] [256MB] AZALIA AUDIO [Enabled] Allows you to set or disable the AZALIA AUDIO. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Front Panel...
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... or disable support for Legacy USB storage devices, including USB flash drives and USB hard drives. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is enabled. Setting to Auto allows the system to display the configuration options. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] ASUS M2N-CM DVI 2-29 If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is disabled. Configuration options: [PCI Device] [Reserved] 2.4.6 USB Configuration The items in this menu allows you to [PCI Device], the specific IRQ is free for use of USB devices at startup. USB 1.1 Controller [Enabled] Enables or...
... or disable support for Legacy USB storage devices, including USB flash drives and USB hard drives. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is enabled. Setting to Auto allows the system to display the configuration options. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] ASUS M2N-CM DVI 2-29 If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is disabled. Configuration options: [PCI Device] [Reserved] 2.4.6 USB Configuration The items in this menu allows you to [PCI Device], the specific IRQ is free for use of USB devices at startup. USB 1.1 Controller [Enabled] Enables or...
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... ROMs to allow you can clear clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. If you forget your password. Security Settings Supervisor Password : Not Installed User Password : Not Installed Change Supervisor Password Change User Passward to display the configuration options. again to change the supervisor password, follow the same steps as in setting a user password. Confirm the password when prompted. To set a password, this item shows Installed. Select Screen Select Item Change Supervisor Password +- Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled...
... ROMs to allow you can clear clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. If you forget your password. Security Settings Supervisor Password : Not Installed User Password : Not Installed Change Supervisor Password Change User Passward to display the configuration options. again to change the supervisor password, follow the same steps as in setting a user password. Confirm the password when prompted. To set a password, this item shows Installed. Select Screen Select Item Change Supervisor Password +- Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled...
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... you install the Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later versions before installing the drivers for updates. 3.2.1 Running the support CD Place the support CD to your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. 3.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 32-bit XP / 32-bit Vista / 64-bit XP / 64-bit Vista operating systems (OS). Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for better compatibility and system stability. 3.2 Support CD...
... you install the Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later versions before installing the drivers for updates. 3.2.1 Running the support CD Place the support CD to your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. 3.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 32-bit XP / 32-bit Vista / 64-bit XP / 64-bit Vista operating systems (OS). Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for better compatibility and system stability. 3.2 Support CD...
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... a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you keep your computer in a Windows® environment. Installation Wizard for Utilities Launches the ASUS InstallAll utilities installation wizard. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems. This utility helps you to update the motherboard BIOS in healthy operating condition. ASUS Cool 'n' Quiet Utility This item installs the ASUS Cool 'n' Quiet utility. 3- Chapter 3: Software support...
... a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you keep your computer in a Windows® environment. Installation Wizard for Utilities Launches the ASUS InstallAll utilities installation wizard. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems. This utility helps you to update the motherboard BIOS in healthy operating condition. ASUS Cool 'n' Quiet Utility This item installs the ASUS Cool 'n' Quiet utility. 3- Chapter 3: Software support...