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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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...Shader model 3.0 DirectX9 graphics processor Maximum shared memory of 256 MB Supports DVI-D with max. 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®...MPEG 2 & WMV Offload can not be converted to output RGB Signal to 300MHz at 1MHz increment Adjustable CPU Voltage at 0.025V increment ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) (continued on the next page) resolution 1920 x 1200 (@60MHz) Supports RGB with max. VT1708B/S...
...Shader model 3.0 DirectX9 graphics processor Maximum shared memory of 256 MB Supports DVI-D with max. 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®...MPEG 2 & WMV Offload can not be converted to output RGB Signal to 300MHz at 1MHz increment Adjustable CPU Voltage at 0.025V increment ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) (continued on the next page) resolution 1920 x 1200 (@60MHz) Supports RGB with max. VT1708B/S...
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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 1 x...
...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 1 x...
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... CPU voltage and frequency for a cool and quiet environment. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology M2N-CM DVI supports AMD Cool 'n' Quiet! Before you 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...
... CPU voltage and frequency for a cool and quiet environment. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology M2N-CM DVI supports AMD Cool 'n' Quiet! Before you 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...
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... AMD® platform with DDR2 1066 support. With a bus bandwidth 4 times higher than that will replace the existing PCI. DVI Interface DVI (Digital Visual Interface) provides high visual quality of AGP 8X interface, PCI Express x16 bus performs much better in 3D graphics ...to replace 32-bit architecture, delivers advanced system performance, faster memory access and increased productivity. com for Serial ATA 3Gb/s. ASUS M2N-CM DVI 1- Dual channel DDR2 1066 This motherboard is supported by supporting either 64-bit or 32-bit architecture. This motherboard provides ...
... AMD® platform with DDR2 1066 support. With a bus bandwidth 4 times higher than that will replace the existing PCI. DVI Interface DVI (Digital Visual Interface) provides high visual quality of AGP 8X interface, PCI Express x16 bus performs much better in 3D graphics ...to replace 32-bit architecture, delivers advanced system performance, faster memory access and increased productivity. com for Serial ATA 3Gb/s. ASUS M2N-CM DVI 1- Dual channel DDR2 1066 This motherboard is supported by supporting either 64-bit or 32-bit architecture. This motherboard provides ...
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..., cool and efficient operation. This utility saves users the cost and hassle of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). ASUS M2N-CM DVI 1- Simply launch this tool and update BIOS from a disk containing the BIOS file. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS Q-Fan technology ASUS Q-Fan technology intelligently adjusts CPU fan speeds according to system loading to safeguard consumers' health while...
..., cool and efficient operation. This utility saves users the cost and hassle of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). ASUS M2N-CM DVI 1- Simply launch this tool and update BIOS from a disk containing the BIOS file. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS Q-Fan technology ASUS Q-Fan technology intelligently adjusts CPU fan speeds according to system loading to safeguard consumers' health while...
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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 to avoid touching the ICs on a ...
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 to avoid touching the ICs on a ...
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Doing so can damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 1.5.3 Screw holes Place six (6) screws into the chassis 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 holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis R M2N-CM DVI 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction
Doing so can damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 1.5.3 Screw holes Place six (6) screws into the chassis 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 holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis R M2N-CM DVI 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction
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Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to a 90°-100° angle. ASUS M2N-CM DVI 1- R M2N-CM DVI M2N-CM DVI CPU Socket AM2/AM2+ 2. The CPU fits in completely. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the motherboard. ...
Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to a 90°-100° angle. ASUS M2N-CM DVI 1- R M2N-CM DVI M2N-CM DVI CPU Socket AM2/AM2+ 2. The CPU fits in completely. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the motherboard. ...
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Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that came with a small triangle. 4. 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 the CPU_FAN connector on the side tab to indicate that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches...
Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that came with a small triangle. 4. 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 the CPU_FAN connector on the side tab to indicate that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches...
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... Retention bracket Retention bracket lock Your boxed CPU heatsink and fan assembly should come with installation instructions for the CPU, heatsink, and the retention mechanism. ASUS M2N-CM DVI 1-11 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan The AMD Phenom™FX / Phenom™/ Athlon™ 64 X2 / Athlon™ FX / Athlon™ 64 / Sempron...
... Retention bracket Retention bracket lock Your boxed CPU heatsink and fan assembly should come with installation instructions for the CPU, heatsink, and the retention mechanism. ASUS M2N-CM DVI 1-11 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan The AMD Phenom™FX / Phenom™/ Athlon™ 64 X2 / Athlon™ FX / Athlon™ 64 / Sempron...
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... footprint compared to prevent installation on a DDR DIMM socket. 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... Single-Channel Dual-channel Sockets DIMM_A1 - 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. Populated ASUS M2N-CM DVI 1-13
... footprint compared to prevent installation on a DDR DIMM socket. 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... Single-Channel Dual-channel Sockets DIMM_A1 - 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. Populated ASUS M2N-CM DVI 1-13
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...; 4 Micron DS D9CRZ • • N/A Corsair DS MIII0052532M8CEC • • N/A Corsair DS MI110052532M8CEC • • N/A Corsair DS 64M8CFEGQIB0900718 • • (continued on the next page) ASUS M2N-CM DVI 1-17
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... the motherboard and the components. 1. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. ASUS M2N-CM DVI 1-19 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Ensure to unlock the DIMM. 1 DDR2 DIMM notch Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. DO...
... the motherboard and the components. 1. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. ASUS M2N-CM DVI 1-19 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Ensure to unlock the DIMM. 1 DDR2 DIMM notch Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. DO...
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.... shared - - When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. ASUS M2N-CM DVI 1-21 IRQ assignments for ISA or PCI devices. Interrupt assignments IRQ Standard function 0 High precision event timer 1 Standard 101/102-Key or Microsoft Natural PS...
.... shared - - When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. ASUS M2N-CM DVI 1-21 IRQ assignments for ISA or PCI devices. Interrupt assignments IRQ Standard function 0 High precision event timer 1 Standard 101/102-Key or Microsoft Natural PS...
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1.9 Jumpers 1. Remove the onboard battery. 3. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! 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 2-3. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows ... 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the cap back to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. ASUS M2N-CM DVI 1-23 You can automatically reset parameter settings to re-enter data.
1.9 Jumpers 1. Remove the onboard battery. 3. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! 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 2-3. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows ... 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the cap back to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. ASUS M2N-CM DVI 1-23 You can automatically reset parameter settings to re-enter data.
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... S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in sleep mode. 1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction PS2_USBPW1-4 12 23 R M2N-CM DVI +5V (Default) +5VSB USBPW5-10 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB M2N-CM DVI USB Device Wake Up • The USB device wake-up . • The total current consumed must NOT exceed the...
... S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in sleep mode. 1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction PS2_USBPW1-4 12 23 R M2N-CM DVI +5V (Default) +5VSB USBPW5-10 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB M2N-CM DVI USB Device Wake Up • The USB device wake-up . • The total current consumed must NOT exceed the...
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...). In 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel configuration, the function of this port allows Gigabit connection to the table below for a VGA monitor or other audio sources. . 7. ASUS M2N-CM DVI 1-25 PS/2 mouse port (green). Rear Speaker Out port (black). 1.10 Connectors 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1 2 3 45 6 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 1. This port is...
...). In 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel configuration, the function of this port allows Gigabit connection to the table below for a VGA monitor or other audio sources. . 7. ASUS M2N-CM DVI 1-25 PS/2 mouse port (green). Rear Speaker Out port (black). 1.10 Connectors 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1 2 3 45 6 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 1. This port is...
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...Ou - 8-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out Side Speaker Out 10. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. DVI port. DVI-D can drive same or different display contents to different resolutions and refresh rates. • To play HD DVD or BLU-Ray Disc, ensure ...and drivers will upgrade the playback quality. 13. This port is for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 12. Refer to CRT and isn't compatible with DVI-I. • This motherboard comes with the higher-version DVD player and drivers will affect the playback quality. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (...
...Ou - 8-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out Side Speaker Out 10. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. DVI port. DVI-D can drive same or different display contents to different resolutions and refresh rates. • To play HD DVD or BLU-Ray Disc, ensure ...and drivers will upgrade the playback quality. 13. This port is for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 12. Refer to CRT and isn't compatible with DVI-I. • This motherboard comes with the higher-version DVD player and drivers will affect the playback quality. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (...