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Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide viii M2N-CM DVI 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 1-5 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...
Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide viii M2N-CM DVI 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 1-5 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...
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...Your product package may have to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the jumpers and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 3: Software support This chapter describes the...part of the support CD / DVD that comes with the motherboard package. viii ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. About this guide is organized This manual ...
...Your product package may have to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the jumpers and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 3: Software support This chapter describes the...part of the support CD / DVD that comes with the motherboard package. viii ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. About this guide is organized This manual ...
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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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... CPU voltage and frequency for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application CD Documentation ASUS M2N-CM DVI motherboard 1 x Serial ATA signal cable 1 x Serial ATA power cable 1 x Ultra DMA 133 / 100 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable I/O shield ASUS motherboard support CD User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! 1.1 Welcome! It features 2000 / 1600 MT/s HyperTransport Bus, dual-channel un...
... CPU voltage and frequency for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application CD Documentation ASUS M2N-CM DVI motherboard 1 x Serial ATA signal cable 1 x Serial ATA power cable 1 x Ultra DMA 133 / 100 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable I/O shield ASUS motherboard support CD User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! 1.1 Welcome! It features 2000 / 1600 MT/s HyperTransport Bus, dual-channel un...
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... HD audio (High Definition Audio, previously codenamed Azalia) CODEC enables high-quality 192KHz/24-bit audio output, jack-sensing feature, retasking functions and multistreaming technology that simultaneously sends different audio streams to provide efficient power management for four SATA connectors. It...these are done on -board LAN controller is enhanced with an ACPI management function to different destinations. Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology This motherboard supports next-generation SATA hard drives based on the new SATA 3Gb/s storage specification.Allows RAID 0, RAID 1,RAID 10,RAID 5 ...
... HD audio (High Definition Audio, previously codenamed Azalia) CODEC enables high-quality 192KHz/24-bit audio output, jack-sensing feature, retasking functions and multistreaming technology that simultaneously sends different audio streams to provide efficient power management for four SATA connectors. It...these are done on -board LAN controller is enhanced with an ACPI management function to different destinations. Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology This motherboard supports next-generation SATA hard drives based on the new SATA 3Gb/s storage specification.Allows RAID 0, RAID 1,RAID 10,RAID 5 ...
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...ASUS features ASUS Q-Fan technology ASUS Q-Fan technology intelligently adjusts CPU fan speeds according to system loading to restore corrupted BIOS data from a USB flash disk before entering the OS. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to ensure quiet, cool and efficient operation. You can amend the CPU setting again. Green ASUS The motherboard... and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of buying a replacement BIOS chip. ASUS M2N-CM DVI 1- ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly...
...ASUS features ASUS Q-Fan technology ASUS Q-Fan technology intelligently adjusts CPU fan speeds according to system loading to restore corrupted BIOS data from a USB flash disk before entering the OS. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to ensure quiet, cool and efficient operation. You can amend the CPU setting again. Green ASUS The motherboard... and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of buying a replacement BIOS chip. ASUS M2N-CM DVI 1- ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly...
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... 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to ...to a floppy disk or a USB flash disk, then restart the system. 3. ASUS M2N-CM DVI 2- Then press . 4. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to the floppy disk drive or the USB port. You can switch ...between drives by pressing before the correct file is accessible by two methods. (1) Insert the floppy disk / USB flash disk that contains the BIOS file to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard...
... 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to ...to a floppy disk or a USB flash disk, then restart the system. 3. ASUS M2N-CM DVI 2- Then press . 4. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to the floppy disk drive or the USB port. You can switch ...between drives by pressing before the correct file is accessible by two methods. (1) Insert the floppy disk / USB flash disk that contains the BIOS file to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard...
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... optimum performance. Otherwise, POST continues with the opportunity to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. Do this last option only if the first two failed. ASUS M2N-CM DVI 2-11 The LPC chip on . Use the BIOS Setup program when you can also restart by...keys. • The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply for most conditions to make your BIOS." 2.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable Low-Pin Count (LPC) chip that the computer can enable the security password feature or change the configuration of the LPC chip. ...
... optimum performance. Otherwise, POST continues with the opportunity to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. Do this last option only if the first two failed. ASUS M2N-CM DVI 2-11 The LPC chip on . Use the BIOS Setup program when you can also restart by...keys. • The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply for most conditions to make your BIOS." 2.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable Low-Pin Count (LPC) chip that the computer can enable the security password feature or change the configuration of the LPC chip. ...
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... (RPM). Select Ignored if you do not wish to display the detected temperatures. If the fan is not connected to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. VCORE Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage ... ASUS Q-Fan feature that smartly adjusts the fan speeds for more efficient system operation. Chassis Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A] or [Ignored] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the chassis fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M2N-CM DVI ...
... (RPM). Select Ignored if you do not wish to display the detected temperatures. If the fan is not connected to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. VCORE Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage ... ASUS Q-Fan feature that smartly adjusts the fan speeds for more efficient system operation. Chassis Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A] or [Ignored] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the chassis fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M2N-CM DVI ...
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... the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for reference only. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to the optical drive. Use the setup procedures presented in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Always install the latest OS ... at any time without notice. The contents of the support CD are subject to maximize the features of your computer, browse the contents of the support CD to avail all motherboard features. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in this chapter for updates...
... the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for reference only. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to the optical drive. Use the setup procedures presented in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Always install the latest OS ... at any time without notice. The contents of the support CD are subject to maximize the features of your computer, browse the contents of the support CD to avail all motherboard features. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in this chapter for updates...