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...manual may or may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND ...FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. All Rights Reserved. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED ...
...manual may or may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND ...FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. All Rights Reserved. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED ...
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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 ...
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 ...
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... the chipset limitation, only MPEG 2 & WMV Offload can not be converted to output RGB Signal to CRT. 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™...
... the chipset limitation, only MPEG 2 & WMV Offload can not be converted to output RGB Signal to CRT. 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™...
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...M2N-CM DVI specifications summary BIOS features Storage ASUS Special Features Rear panel I/O Internal I/O connectors Support CD contents Accessary Form Factor 8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.5 1 x Ultra DMA 133 / 100 interface 4 x Serial ATA 3 Gb/s hard disk drives supporting RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, and JBOD configuration ASUS Q-Fan ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS... EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2™ 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 1 x DVI port 4 x USB 2.0 / 1.1 ports 1 x VGA port...
...M2N-CM DVI specifications summary BIOS features Storage ASUS Special Features Rear panel I/O Internal I/O connectors Support CD contents Accessary Form Factor 8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.5 1 x Ultra DMA 133 / 100 interface 4 x Serial ATA 3 Gb/s hard disk drives supporting RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, and JBOD configuration ASUS Q-Fan ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS... EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2™ 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 1 x DVI port 4 x USB 2.0 / 1.1 ports 1 x VGA port...
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... connectors. You can now talk to your PC! High Definition Audio Enjoy high-end sound system on your partners on the new SATA 3Gb/s storage specification.Allows RAID 0, RAID 1,RAID 10,RAID 5 and JBOD configurations for advanced operating systems. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction
... connectors. You can now talk to your PC! High Definition Audio Enjoy high-end sound system on your partners on the new SATA 3Gb/s storage specification.Allows RAID 0, RAID 1,RAID 10,RAID 5 and JBOD configurations for advanced operating systems. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction
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The figure shows a graphics card installed on a PCI slot. 1.8.4 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard has supports PCI Express x16 graphic cards that comply with PCI Express specifications. 1.8.3 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. The figure shows a LAN card installed on the PCI Express x16 slot. 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction
The figure shows a graphics card installed on a PCI slot. 1.8.4 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard has supports PCI Express x16 graphic cards that comply with PCI Express specifications. 1.8.3 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. The figure shows a LAN card installed on the PCI Express x16 slot. 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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... JBOD, refer to [RAID Mode]. Serial ATA hard disk drive connection Connector SATA1/2 SATA3/4 Color Red Black Setting Master Slave Use Boot disk Data disk ASUS M2N-CM DVI 1-29 The data transfer rate of the Serial ATA 3Gb/s is backward compatible with 133 MB/s (Ultra DMA133). SATA2 SATA4... for Serial ATA 3Gb/s hard disk and optical disk drives. The Serial ATA 3Gb/s is faster than the standard parallel ATA with Serial ATA 1.5Gb/s specification.
... JBOD, refer to [RAID Mode]. Serial ATA hard disk drive connection Connector SATA1/2 SATA3/4 Color Red Black Setting Master Slave Use Boot disk Data disk ASUS M2N-CM DVI 1-29 The data transfer rate of the Serial ATA 3Gb/s is backward compatible with 133 MB/s (Ultra DMA133). SATA2 SATA4... for Serial ATA 3Gb/s hard disk and optical disk drives. The Serial ATA 3Gb/s is faster than the standard parallel ATA with Serial ATA 1.5Gb/s specification.
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...+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC R M2N-CM DVI USB56 USB78 USB910 1 1 1 USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND M2N-CM DVI USB 2.0 Connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to receive stereo audio input from sound... Audio Channel Ground Ground Left Audio Channel M2N-CM DVI Internal Audio Connector ASUS M2N-CM DVI 1-31 The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. 8. Connect the USB module cable to any of the system chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to a slot opening...
...+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC R M2N-CM DVI USB56 USB78 USB910 1 1 1 USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND M2N-CM DVI USB 2.0 Connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to receive stereo audio input from sound... Audio Channel Ground Ground Left Audio Channel M2N-CM DVI Internal Audio Connector ASUS M2N-CM DVI 1-31 The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. 8. Connect the USB module cable to any of the system chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to a slot opening...
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... may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • If you intend to fit these connectors in only one orientation. ASUS M2N-CM DVI 1-33 Otherwise, the system will not boot up if the power is inadequate. • Do not forget to connect the 4-pin ATX +12 V ...ATX12V) These connectors are designed to install additional devices. The plugs from the power supply are for your system, refer to use an ATX 12 V Specification 2.0‑compliant power supply unit (PSU) with 20-pin and 4-pin power plugs, ensure that the 20-pin power plug can provide at http://...
... may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • If you intend to fit these connectors in only one orientation. ASUS M2N-CM DVI 1-33 Otherwise, the system will not boot up if the power is inadequate. • Do not forget to connect the 4-pin ATX +12 V ...ATX12V) These connectors are designed to install additional devices. The plugs from the power supply are for your system, refer to use an ATX 12 V Specification 2.0‑compliant power supply unit (PSU) with 20-pin and 4-pin power plugs, ensure that the 20-pin power plug can provide at http://...
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... highlighted when selected. Some of the navigation keys differ from one screen to another. 2.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for the menu items. If an item is user‑configurable, you can change the value of a field, select it then press to display... show the values for that is a brief description of the selected item. A configurable field is enclosed in the sections below may cause system to malfunction. ASUS M2N-CM DVI 2-13
... highlighted when selected. Some of the navigation keys differ from one screen to another. 2.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for the menu items. If an item is user‑configurable, you can change the value of a field, select it then press to display... show the values for that is a brief description of the selected item. A configurable field is enclosed in the sections below may cause system to malfunction. ASUS M2N-CM DVI 2-13
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... display the IDE device information. When set to Auto, the data transfer from and to Auto allows automatic selection of IDE devices. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Select CDROM if you are not user-configurable. 2.3.5 Primary IDE Master/Slave While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence...
... display the IDE device information. When set to Auto, the data transfer from and to Auto allows automatic selection of IDE devices. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Select CDROM if you are not user-configurable. 2.3.5 Primary IDE Master/Slave While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence...
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... Memory Installed 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. The BIOS automatically...
... Memory Installed 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. The BIOS automatically...
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... item shows None. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] ASUS M2N-CM DVI 2-29 IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device] When set to [Reserved], the IRQ is reserved for legacy ISA devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Legacy USB Support [Enabled] Allows you to [PCI Device], the specific IRQ is enabled. When set to change the...
... item shows None. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] ASUS M2N-CM DVI 2-29 IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device] When set to [Reserved], the IRQ is reserved for legacy ISA devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Legacy USB Support [Enabled] Allows you to [PCI Device], the specific IRQ is enabled. When set to change the...
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...Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.3 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Allows you to be resumed at any time. [S3 Only] - Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M2N-CM DVI 2-31 When set to add more tables for system suspend. Suspend Mode ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC support APM Configuration Hardware Monitor [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled... by OS. 2.5.2 ACPI Version Features [Disabled] Allows you to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). 2.5 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to RAM) sleep state (default).
...Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.3 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Allows you to be resumed at any time. [S3 Only] - Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M2N-CM DVI 2-31 When set to add more tables for system suspend. Suspend Mode ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC support APM Configuration Hardware Monitor [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled... by OS. 2.5.2 ACPI Version Features [Disabled] Allows you to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). 2.5 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to RAM) sleep state (default).
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..., 12V Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M2N-CM DVI 2-33 2.5.5 Hardware Monitor Hardware Monitor CPU Temperature CPU Fan Speed Chassis Fan Speed VCORE Voltage 3.3V Voltage 5V Voltage 12V Voltage Smart... If the fan is not connected to display the detected temperatures. Select Ignored if you do not wish to the chassis, the specific field shows N/A. If the fan is not connected to display the detected speed. Chassis Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A] or [Ignored...
..., 12V Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M2N-CM DVI 2-33 2.5.5 Hardware Monitor Hardware Monitor CPU Temperature CPU Fan Speed Chassis Fan Speed VCORE Voltage 3.3V Voltage 5V Voltage 12V Voltage Smart... If the fan is not connected to display the detected temperatures. Select Ignored if you do not wish to the chassis, the specific field shows N/A. If the fan is not connected to display the detected speed. Chassis Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A] or [Ignored...
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Motherboard Info Displays the general specifications of the support CD. M2N-VM SE HDMI ASUS M2N-VM SE HDMI ACPI BIOS Revision 0105 10/29/07 Browse this CD Displays the support CD contents in graphical format. 3- Chapter 3: Software support 3.2.7 Other information The icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the motherboard. Click an icon to display the specified information.
Motherboard Info Displays the general specifications of the support CD. M2N-VM SE HDMI ASUS M2N-VM SE HDMI ACPI BIOS Revision 0105 10/29/07 Browse this CD Displays the support CD contents in graphical format. 3- Chapter 3: Software support 3.2.7 Other information The icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the motherboard. Click an icon to display the specified information.