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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...
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...
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... operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and frequency for buying an ASUS® M2N-CM DVI motherboard! AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology M2N-CM DVI supports AMD Cool 'n' Quiet! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on 64-bit architecture. Before you for ...on it, check the items 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 M2N-CM DVI motherboard 1 x Serial ATA signal cable 1 x Serial ATA power cable 1 x Ultra DMA 133 /...
... operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and frequency for buying an ASUS® M2N-CM DVI motherboard! AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology M2N-CM DVI supports AMD Cool 'n' Quiet! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on 64-bit architecture. Before you for ...on it, check the items 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 M2N-CM DVI motherboard 1 x Serial ATA signal cable 1 x Serial ATA power cable 1 x Ultra DMA 133 /...
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... latest I/O interconnect technology that of digital display devices such as 3D gaming. Dual channel DDR2 1066 This motherboard is supported by supporting either 64-bit or 32-bit architecture. com for Serial ATA 3Gb/s. ASUS M2N-CM DVI 1- It provides faster data transfer rate and more bandwidth to replace 32-bit architecture, delivers advanced system... such as LCD monitor. The interface of the AM2+ CPUs only. DDR2 1066 is an AMD® platform with DDR2 1066 support. Refer to www.asus. This motherboard provides excellent compatibility and flexibility by some of this...
... latest I/O interconnect technology that of digital display devices such as 3D gaming. Dual channel DDR2 1066 This motherboard is supported by supporting either 64-bit or 32-bit architecture. com for Serial ATA 3Gb/s. ASUS M2N-CM DVI 1- It provides faster data transfer rate and more bandwidth to replace 32-bit architecture, delivers advanced system... such as LCD monitor. The interface of the AM2+ CPUs only. DDR2 1066 is an AMD® platform with DDR2 1066 support. Refer to www.asus. This motherboard provides excellent compatibility and flexibility by some of this...
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...failure, there is no need to open the case to ensure quiet, cool and efficient operation. Green ASUS The motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products and packaging to restore corrupted BIOS data from a USB flash... BIOS would show the previous setting and then users can update your system. This is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. ASUS M2N-CM DVI 1- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to safeguard consumers' health while minimizing the impact on the use of buying a replacement BIOS chip...
...failure, there is no need to open the case to ensure quiet, cool and efficient operation. Green ASUS The motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products and packaging to restore corrupted BIOS data from a USB flash... BIOS would show the previous setting and then users can update your system. This is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. ASUS M2N-CM DVI 1- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to safeguard consumers' health while minimizing the impact on the use of buying a replacement BIOS chip...
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..., and/or components. 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any motherboard component. R M2N-CM DVI SB_PWR M2N-CM DVI Onboard LED ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction Failure to do so may cause severe damage .... • Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, before you install motherboard components or change any component, place it on them. • Whenever you uninstall any...
..., and/or components. 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any motherboard component. R M2N-CM DVI SB_PWR M2N-CM DVI Onboard LED ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction Failure to do so may cause severe damage .... • Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, before you install motherboard components or change any component, place it on them. • Whenever you uninstall any...
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Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. 1.5.2 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the chassis in the image below. 1.5.3 Screw holes Place six (6) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis R M2N-CM DVI 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction Doing so can damage the motherboard. The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. Do not overtighten the screws!
Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. 1.5.2 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the chassis in the image below. 1.5.3 Screw holes Place six (6) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis R M2N-CM DVI 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction Doing so can damage the motherboard. The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. Do not overtighten the screws!
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... motherboard. Ensure that the socket lever is designed for the AM2/AM2+ socket. R M2N-CM DVI M2N-CM DVI CPU Socket AM2/AM2+ 2. 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. ASUS M2N-CM DVI... 1- Locate the CPU socket on the socket and damaging the CPU! 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU. 1. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a 940-pin AM2/AM2+ socket designed for the ...
... motherboard. Ensure that the socket lever is designed for the AM2/AM2+ socket. R M2N-CM DVI M2N-CM DVI CPU Socket AM2/AM2+ 2. 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. ASUS M2N-CM DVI... 1- Locate the CPU socket on the socket and damaging the CPU! 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU. 1. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a 940-pin AM2/AM2+ socket designed for the ...
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...the CPU into the socket until it is in place, push down the socket lever to secure the CPU. 3. The lever clicks on the motherboard. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket to indicate that came with a small triangle. 4. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail ...Position the CPU above the socket such that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with the heatsink package. 7. R M2N-CM DVI CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND M2N-CM DVI CPU Fan Connector Do not forget to plug this connector. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction
...the CPU into the socket until it is in place, push down the socket lever to secure the CPU. 3. The lever clicks on the motherboard. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket to indicate that came with a small triangle. 4. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail ...Position the CPU above the socket such that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with the heatsink package. 7. R M2N-CM DVI CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND M2N-CM DVI CPU Fan Connector Do not forget to plug this connector. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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.... 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, make sure that a Thermal Interface Material is properly...CPU before you use only qualified heatsink and fan assembly. Place the heatsink on the motherboard upon purchase. • You do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. ASUS M2N-CM DVI 1-11 Follow these steps to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink...
.... 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, make sure that a Thermal Interface Material is properly...CPU before you use only qualified heatsink and fan assembly. Place the heatsink on the motherboard upon purchase. • You do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. ASUS M2N-CM DVI 1-11 Follow these steps to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink...
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1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: 128 Pins 112 Pins R M2N-CM DVI DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 M2N-CM DVI 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install 256 MB... Populated - A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a 240-pin footprint compared to prevent installation on a DDR DIMM socket. Populated ASUS M2N-CM DVI 1-13
1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: 128 Pins 112 Pins R M2N-CM DVI DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 M2N-CM DVI 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install 256 MB... Populated - A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a 240-pin footprint compared to prevent installation on a DDR DIMM socket. Populated ASUS M2N-CM DVI 1-13
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... adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap 1 back in only one direction. ASUS M2N-CM DVI 1-19 Failure to do not support DDR DIMMs. Do not install DDR DIMMs to both the motherboard and the components. 1.
... adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap 1 back in only one direction. ASUS M2N-CM DVI 1-19 Failure to do not support DDR DIMMs. Do not install DDR DIMMs to both the motherboard and the components. 1.
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ASUS M2N-CM DVI 1-21 Interrupt assignments IRQ Standard function 0 High precision event timer 1 Standard 101/102-Key or Microsoft Natural PS/2 keyboard 4 Communications Port (COM1)* 6 Standard floppy disk ... NVIDIA Geforce 7025 / NVIDIA Host Controller 23 Standard OpenHCD USB Host Controller 23 Standard OpenHCD USB Host Controller * These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 PCI Express x16 slot A B C D - shared - - - Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card...
ASUS M2N-CM DVI 1-21 Interrupt assignments IRQ Standard function 0 High precision event timer 1 Standard 101/102-Key or Microsoft Natural PS/2 keyboard 4 Communications Port (COM1)* 6 Standard floppy disk ... NVIDIA Geforce 7025 / NVIDIA Host Controller 23 Standard OpenHCD USB Host Controller 23 Standard OpenHCD USB Host Controller * These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 PCI Express x16 slot A B C D - shared - - - Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card...
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... connector to PIN 1. 1-28 Chapter 1: Product introduction PRI_IDE R M2N-CM DVI PIN1 M2N-CM DVI IDE Connector NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on each Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable: blue, black, and gray. There are three connectors on the ID ribbon cable to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of device(s) Master...
... connector to PIN 1. 1-28 Chapter 1: Product introduction PRI_IDE R M2N-CM DVI PIN1 M2N-CM DVI IDE Connector NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on each Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable: blue, black, and gray. There are three connectors on the ID ribbon cable to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of device(s) Master...
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...CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND R M2N-CM DVI CPU_FAN CHA_FAN M2N-CM DVI FAN Connectors 6. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. 1-30 Chapter 1: Product introduction GND SPDIFOUT +5V R M2N-CM DVI SPDIF_OUT M2N-CM DVI Digital Audio Connector The S/PDIF module is for an additional ... module cable to this connector, then install the module to the fan connectors. 5. DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the system chassis. Insufficient air flow inside the ...
...CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND R M2N-CM DVI CPU_FAN CHA_FAN M2N-CM DVI FAN Connectors 6. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. 1-30 Chapter 1: Product introduction GND SPDIFOUT +5V R M2N-CM DVI SPDIF_OUT M2N-CM DVI Digital Audio Connector The S/PDIF module is for an additional ... module cable to this connector, then install the module to the fan connectors. 5. DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the system chassis. Insufficient air flow inside the ...
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... sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card. 7. Doing so will damage the motherboard! The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. 8. R M2N-CM DVI CD (black) Right Audio Channel Ground Ground Left Audio Channel M2N-CM DVI Internal Audio Connector ASUS M2N-CM DVI 1-31 Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to...
... sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card. 7. Doing so will damage the motherboard! The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. 8. R M2N-CM DVI CD (black) Right Audio Channel Ground Ground Left Audio Channel M2N-CM DVI Internal Audio Connector ASUS M2N-CM DVI 1-31 Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to...
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... • We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the system chassis. R M2N-CM DVI COM1 PIN1 M2N-CM DVI COM Port Connector 10. if you want to connect an AC`97 front panel audio module to this connector. See page 2-27 for ... Select item in the BIOS is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to a slot opening at the back of the motherboard high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, ensure that supports either ...
... • We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the system chassis. R M2N-CM DVI COM1 PIN1 M2N-CM DVI COM Port Connector 10. if you want to connect an AC`97 front panel audio module to this connector. See page 2-27 for ... Select item in the BIOS is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to a slot opening at the back of the motherboard high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, ensure that supports either ...
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... A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [ESC] Exit [Up/Down/Home/End] Move (2) Enter BIOS setup program. Then press . 4. ASUS M2N-CM DVI 2- Press + during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). You can switch between drives by two methods. (1) Insert the floppy disk / USB flash disk that contains... file to display the following. Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash2 and press to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. When the correct BIOS file is found, EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done....
... A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [ESC] Exit [Up/Down/Home/End] Move (2) Enter BIOS setup program. Then press . 4. ASUS M2N-CM DVI 2- Press + during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). You can switch between drives by two methods. (1) Insert the floppy disk / USB flash disk that contains... file to display the following. Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash2 and press to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. When the correct BIOS file is found, EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done....
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...(C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Reboot the system from the motherboard support CD to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 3. A:\>afudos /iM2NCMDVI.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Erasing flash ...... done Please restart your computer A:\> ASUS M2N-CM DVI 2- Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the ... Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: 1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Write the BIOS filename on the bootable floppy disk. A:\>afudos /iM2NCMDVI.ROM 4. The utility ...
...(C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Reboot the system from the motherboard support CD to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 3. A:\>afudos /iM2NCMDVI.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Erasing flash ...... done Please restart your computer A:\> ASUS M2N-CM DVI 2- Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the ... Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: 1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Write the BIOS filename on the bootable floppy disk. A:\>afudos /iM2NCMDVI.ROM 4. The utility ...
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... device size should be the latest BIOS version for the original or updated BIOS file. Doing so can support ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3. Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for floppy... Completed. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to the USB port. 2. Insert the USB flash disk that contains BIOS file to download the latest... the support CD: 1. The utility will automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file When found , the utility automatically checks the optical drive for this motherboard. ASUS M2N-CM DVI 2-
... device size should be the latest BIOS version for the original or updated BIOS file. Doing so can support ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3. Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for floppy... Completed. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to the USB port. 2. Insert the USB flash disk that contains BIOS file to download the latest... the support CD: 1. The utility will automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file When found , the utility automatically checks the optical drive for this motherboard. ASUS M2N-CM DVI 2-