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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...
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...
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... • Before using the product, ensure that all power cables are using an adapter or extension cord. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the... motherboard, ensure that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are connected. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure ...
... • Before using the product, ensure that all power cables are using an adapter or extension cord. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the... motherboard, ensure that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are connected. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Ensure ...
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... Setup menus. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that comes with the motherboard package. About this guide is organized This manual contains the ... updates. 1. How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to perform when installing system components. These documents ...
... Setup menus. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that comes with the motherboard package. About this guide is organized This manual contains the ... updates. 1. How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to perform when installing system components. These documents ...
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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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... latest technologies, making it , check the items in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact 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 / 100 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable I/O shield...
... latest technologies, making it , check the items in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact 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 / 100 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable I/O shield...
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com for Serial ATA 3Gb/s. DDR2 1066 is an AMD® platform with DDR2 1066 support. ASUS M2N-CM DVI 1- NVIDIA® GeForce™ 7025+nForce™ 630a Integrated NVIDIA® GeForce™ 7Series Shader mpdel 3.0 DirectX 9.0 graphics processor.The...NVIDIA® MediaShield storage management technology allowing easy RAID configuration (RAID 0, RAID 1,RAID10,RAID5,JBOD) for the supported CPU models. This motherboard provides excellent compatibility and flexibility by some of digital display devices such as 3D gaming. It provides faster data transfer rate and more ...
com for Serial ATA 3Gb/s. DDR2 1066 is an AMD® platform with DDR2 1066 support. ASUS M2N-CM DVI 1- NVIDIA® GeForce™ 7025+nForce™ 630a Integrated NVIDIA® GeForce™ 7Series Shader mpdel 3.0 DirectX 9.0 graphics processor.The...NVIDIA® MediaShield storage management technology allowing easy RAID configuration (RAID 0, RAID 1,RAID10,RAID5,JBOD) for the supported CPU models. This motherboard provides excellent compatibility and flexibility by some of digital display devices such as 3D gaming. It provides faster data transfer rate and more ...
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... 0, RAID 1,RAID 10,RAID 5 and JBOD configurations for advanced operating systems. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction It is a highly integrated GbLAN controller. Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology This motherboard supports next-generation SATA hard drives based on -board LAN controller is enhanced with an ACPI management function to different destinations. The onboard 8-channel HD...
... 0, RAID 1,RAID 10,RAID 5 and JBOD configurations for advanced operating systems. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction It is a highly integrated GbLAN controller. Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology This motherboard supports next-generation SATA hard drives based on -board LAN controller is enhanced with an ACPI management function to different destinations. The onboard 8-channel HD...
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...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 no need to open the case to clear CMOS data. ASUS MyLogo 2™ Turn your favorite photos...and packaging to personalize your BIOS only in line with the European Union's Restriction on the environment. 1.3.2 Innovative 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...
...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 no need to open the case to clear CMOS data. ASUS MyLogo 2™ Turn your favorite photos...and packaging to personalize your BIOS only in line with the European Union's Restriction on the environment. 1.3.2 Innovative 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...
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.... The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. 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 ...uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with a standby power LED that lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED.
.... The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. 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 ...uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with a standby power LED that lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED.
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The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. Doing so can damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. Do not overtighten the screws! 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
The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. Doing so can damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. Do not overtighten the screws! 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
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R M2N-CM DVI M2N-CM DVI CPU Socket AM2/AM2+ 2. Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to 90°-100° angle, otherwise the CPU ... To install a CPU. 1. Socket lever Ensure that you use a CPU is lifted up to prevent bending the connectors on the motherboard. ASUS M2N-CM DVI 1- The CPU fits in completely. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a 940-pin AM2/AM2+ socket designed for the AMD Socket AM2+ AMD Phenom™FX / Phenom™...
R M2N-CM DVI M2N-CM DVI CPU Socket AM2/AM2+ 2. Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to 90°-100° angle, otherwise the CPU ... To install a CPU. 1. Socket lever Ensure that you use a CPU is lifted up to prevent bending the connectors on the motherboard. ASUS M2N-CM DVI 1- The CPU fits in completely. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a 940-pin AM2/AM2+ socket designed for the AMD Socket AM2+ AMD Phenom™FX / Phenom™...
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The lever clicks on the motherboard. When the CPU is locked. 6. Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner ... you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! 3. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket until it is in one correct orientation. 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 lever clicks on the motherboard. When the CPU is locked. 6. Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner ... you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! 3. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket until it is in one correct orientation. 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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... should come with installation instructions for the CPU, heatsink, and the retention mechanism. ASUS M2N-CM DVI 1-11 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...
... should come with installation instructions for the CPU, heatsink, and the retention mechanism. ASUS M2N-CM DVI 1-11 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...
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... into the DIMM sockets. Populated Populated DIMM_B1 Populated - 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. Recommended memory configurations Mode Single-Channel Dual-channel Sockets DIMM_A1 - Populated ASUS M2N-CM DVI 1-13 DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. A DDR2...
... into the DIMM sockets. Populated Populated DIMM_B1 Populated - 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. Recommended memory configurations Mode Single-Channel Dual-channel Sockets DIMM_A1 - Populated ASUS M2N-CM DVI 1-13 DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. A DDR2...
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... you are using a Windows 32-bit version operating system (e.g. 32-bit Windows, 32-bit Vista) without the PAE. however, the system can not use this motherboard can only support up to 4 GB on the next page) 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. The...
... you are using a Windows 32-bit version operating system (e.g. 32-bit Windows, 32-bit Vista) without the PAE. however, the system can not use this motherboard can only support up to 4 GB on the next page) 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. The...
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... components. Align a DIMM on the socket such that it flips out with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. Remove the DIMM from the socket. ASUS M2N-CM DVI 1-19 Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 3 2. DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap 1 back in...; A DDR2 DIMM is keyed with a notch so that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket. 3. 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Ensure to both the motherboard and the components. 1.
... components. Align a DIMM on the socket such that it flips out with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. Remove the DIMM from the socket. ASUS M2N-CM DVI 1-19 Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 3 2. DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap 1 back in...; A DDR2 DIMM is keyed with a notch so that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket. 3. 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Ensure to both the motherboard and the components. 1.
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Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Secure the card to the tables on BIOS setup. 2. See Chapter 2 ... to install expansion cards. Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Install the software drivers for the card. 2. The following sub‑sections describe the slots...
Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Secure the card to the tables on BIOS setup. 2. See Chapter 2 ... to install expansion cards. Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Install the software drivers for the card. 2. The following sub‑sections describe the slots...
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... / 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 - - - ASUS M2N-CM DVI 1-21 Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable.
... / 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 - - - ASUS M2N-CM DVI 1-21 Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable.