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... 9 Flash Complete BIOS F1 AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH File Name to Program: M2A-VM HDMI.bin Flashing Complete Press to Program: M2A-VM HDMI.bin Programming Flash Memory - 7 BIOS N BIOS 8 BIOS BIOS AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved...
... 9 Flash Complete BIOS F1 AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH File Name to Program: M2A-VM HDMI.bin Flashing Complete Press to Program: M2A-VM HDMI.bin Programming Flash Memory - 7 BIOS N BIOS 8 BIOS BIOS AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved...
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... 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 configurations 1-13 1.7.3 Installing...
... 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 configurations 1-13 1.7.3 Installing...
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M2N-CM DVI specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Graphics High Definition Audio LAN USB Manageability ASUS Overclocking Features Support AMD® socket AM2 /AM2+ processors/ AMD® Phenom™ FX / AMD Phenom™ processor/ Athlon™ ... x PCI Express™ x16 slot 2 x PCI slots Integrated Nvidia® GeForce® 7 Series Shader model 3.0 DirectX9 graphics processor Maximum shared memory of 256 MB Supports DVI-D with max resolution 1920 x 1080* Note*: • Due to the chipset limitation, only MPEG 2 & WMV Offload can not be converted to...
M2N-CM DVI specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Graphics High Definition Audio LAN USB Manageability ASUS Overclocking Features Support AMD® socket AM2 /AM2+ processors/ AMD® Phenom™ FX / AMD Phenom™ processor/ Athlon™ ... x PCI Express™ x16 slot 2 x PCI slots Integrated Nvidia® GeForce® 7 Series Shader model 3.0 DirectX9 graphics processor Maximum shared memory of 256 MB Supports DVI-D with max resolution 1920 x 1080* Note*: • Due to the chipset limitation, only MPEG 2 & WMV Offload can not be converted to...
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... 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! It features 2000 / 1600 MT/s HyperTransport Bus, dual-channel un-buffered DDR2 1066 memory support and AMD...
... 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! It features 2000 / 1600 MT/s HyperTransport Bus, dual-channel un-buffered DDR2 1066 memory support and AMD...
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...bandwidth 4 times higher than that will replace the existing PCI. 64-bit CPU support 64-bit computing, the technology to increase memory data transfer rate and computing efficiency, enhancing system performance in applications such as LCD monitor. NVIDIA® GeForce™ 7025+...supported CPU models. com for Serial ATA 3Gb/s. ASUS M2N-CM DVI 1- 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. The interface of digital display devices ...
...bandwidth 4 times higher than that will replace the existing PCI. 64-bit CPU support 64-bit computing, the technology to increase memory data transfer rate and computing efficiency, enhancing system performance in applications such as LCD monitor. NVIDIA® GeForce™ 7025+...supported CPU models. com for Serial ATA 3Gb/s. ASUS M2N-CM DVI 1- 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. The interface of digital display devices ...
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... 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, 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB unbuffered ECC...on a DDR DIMM socket. DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. Recommended memory configurations Mode Single-Channel Dual-channel Sockets DIMM_A1 - 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...
... 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, 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB unbuffered ECC...on a DDR DIMM socket. DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. Recommended memory configurations Mode Single-Channel Dual-channel Sockets DIMM_A1 - 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...
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...Product introduction For optimum compatibility, it is then mapped for the dual-channel configuration. The excess over 3GB of installed memory will allocate a certain amount of memory space for AM2+ platform only) Size Vendor Model CL Brand SS/ DS Component 1G 1G 1G 512MB 1G Kingston ...174; Vista x64 Edition Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2 1066 MHz capability (for system devices. • We recommend that you obtain memory modules from the higher-sized channel is recommended that you are using a Windows 32-bit version operating system without the Physical Address Extension...
...Product introduction For optimum compatibility, it is then mapped for the dual-channel configuration. The excess over 3GB of installed memory will allocate a certain amount of memory space for AM2+ platform only) Size Vendor Model CL Brand SS/ DS Component 1G 1G 1G 512MB 1G Kingston ...174; Vista x64 Edition Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2 1066 MHz capability (for system devices. • We recommend that you obtain memory modules from the higher-sized channel is recommended that you are using a Windows 32-bit version operating system without the Physical Address Extension...
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Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction Double - Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-533 MHz capability Size Vendor Model 512MB 512MB 512MB 256MB ... AD29608A8A-37DG20719 • • N/A ADATA DS AD20908A8A-37DG30721 • • SS - sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports one module inserted into any slot as Single-channel memory configuration. • B*: Supports one pair of modules inserted into either the yellow slots as one pair of Dual-channel...
Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction Double - Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-533 MHz capability Size Vendor Model 512MB 512MB 512MB 256MB ... AD29608A8A-37DG20719 • • N/A ADATA DS AD20908A8A-37DG30721 • • SS - sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports one module inserted into any slot as Single-channel memory configuration. • B*: Supports one pair of modules inserted into either the yellow slots as one pair of Dual-channel...
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...failure! The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. You ... in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. R M2N-CM DVI CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC M2N-CM DVI Clear RTC RAM You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to pins 1-2. 4. ASUS M2N-CM DVI 1-23
...failure! The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. You ... in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. R M2N-CM DVI CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC M2N-CM DVI Clear RTC RAM You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to pins 1-2. 4. ASUS M2N-CM DVI 1-23
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... are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 12. This port is for a PS/2 keyboard. 1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction Using the CPU/Memory of higher speed and bandwidth with dual-VGA output. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). Refer to the audio configuration table below for the function of... the CPU/Memory, DVD player, and drivers will upgrade the playback quality. 13. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. DVI-D can drive same or different display contents to different resolutions and refresh rates. • To ...
... are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 12. This port is for a PS/2 keyboard. 1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction Using the CPU/Memory of higher speed and bandwidth with dual-VGA output. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). Refer to the audio configuration table below for the function of... the CPU/Memory, DVD player, and drivers will upgrade the playback quality. 13. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. DVI-D can drive same or different display contents to different resolutions and refresh rates. • To ...
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ASUS M2N-CM DVI 2-13 A configurable field is enclosed in the sections below may cause system to display the other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on the menu ... the Main menu items. The other items on the screen. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to malfunction. 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...
ASUS M2N-CM DVI 2-13 A configurable field is enclosed in the sections below may cause system to display the other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on the menu ... the Main menu items. The other items on the screen. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to malfunction. 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...
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... Size : 512MB Usable Size : 384MB AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory ASUS M2N-CM DVI 2-19 Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. This features allows your hard drive...
... Size : 512MB Usable Size : 384MB AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory ASUS M2N-CM DVI 2-19 Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. This features allows your hard drive...
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... Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB Configuration Adjust System Frequency/Voltage etc. 2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration Configure System Frequency/Voltage AI Overclocking Chipset Voltage Memory Voltage [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] Select the target CPU frequency, and the relevant paarameters will be auto-adjusted. Frequencies higher than CPU manufacturer recommmends are not...
... Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB Configuration Adjust System Frequency/Voltage etc. 2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration Configure System Frequency/Voltage AI Overclocking Chipset Voltage Memory Voltage [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] Select the target CPU frequency, and the relevant paarameters will be auto-adjusted. Frequencies higher than CPU manufacturer recommmends are not...
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... to the system bus and PCI bus. Refer to select the Memory Voltage mode. The following item appears only when the AI Overclocking item is set to [MANUAL]. Configuration options: [Auto] [1.900V] [1.950V] [2.000V] [2.050V] [2.100V] [2.150V] [2.200V] [2.250V] ASUS M2N-CM DVI 2-21 The following two items appear only when the AI Overclocking...
... to the system bus and PCI bus. Refer to select the Memory Voltage mode. The following item appears only when the AI Overclocking item is set to [MANUAL]. Configuration options: [Auto] [1.900V] [1.950V] [2.000V] [2.050V] [2.100V] [2.150V] [2.200V] [2.250V] ASUS M2N-CM DVI 2-21 The following two items appear only when the AI Overclocking...
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... Interleaving Enable Clock to All DIMMs MemClk Tristate C3/ATLVID Memory Hole Remapping Power Down Enable [Disabled] [Auto] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] Enable Bank Memory Interleaving Bank Interleaving [Auto] Allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS M2N-CM DVI 2-23 Select an item then press to malfunction. Advanced Chipset...
... Interleaving Enable Clock to All DIMMs MemClk Tristate C3/ATLVID Memory Hole Remapping Power Down Enable [Disabled] [Auto] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] Enable Bank Memory Interleaving Bank Interleaving [Auto] Allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS M2N-CM DVI 2-23 Select an item then press to malfunction. Advanced Chipset...
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... set the memoery clock mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Memory Hole Remapping [Enabled] Enables or disables the memory remapping around memory hole. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DRAM Timing Configuration DRAM Timing Configuration Memory Clock Mode DRAM Timing Mode [Auto] [Auto] Options Auto Limit Manual Memory Clock Mode[Auto] Allows you to all DIMMs. Configuration options...
... set the memoery clock mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Memory Hole Remapping [Enabled] Enables or disables the memory remapping around memory hole. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DRAM Timing Configuration DRAM Timing Configuration Memory Clock Mode DRAM Timing Mode [Auto] [Auto] Options Auto Limit Manual Memory Clock Mode[Auto] Allows you to all DIMMs. Configuration options...
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... report and correct memory errors automatically. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4-Bit ECC Mode [Disabled] Enables or disables the ECC chip kill feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [40ns] [80ns] [160na] [320ns] [640ns] [1.28us] [2.56us] [5.12us] [10.2us] [20.5us] [41.0us] [81.9us] [163.8us] [327.7us] [655.4us] ASUS M2N-CM DVI 2-25 Configuration options.../L3 Cache BG Scrub [Disabled] Disables or sets the Data/L2/L3 Cache BG Scrub. This item allows the cache RAM to report and correct memory errors automatically maintaining system integrity.
... report and correct memory errors automatically. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4-Bit ECC Mode [Disabled] Enables or disables the ECC chip kill feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [40ns] [80ns] [160na] [320ns] [640ns] [1.28us] [2.56us] [5.12us] [10.2us] [20.5us] [41.0us] [81.9us] [163.8us] [327.7us] [655.4us] ASUS M2N-CM DVI 2-25 Configuration options.../L3 Cache BG Scrub [Disabled] Disables or sets the Data/L2/L3 Cache BG Scrub. This item allows the cache RAM to report and correct memory errors automatically maintaining system integrity.
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... the devices in the system. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for boot if your system has a Plug and Play operating system. Take caution when changing the settings of PCI clocks for an IRQ...
... the devices in the system. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for boot if your system has a Plug and Play operating system. Take caution when changing the settings of PCI clocks for an IRQ...