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2.2 使用 AwardBIOS Flash BIOS AwardBIOS Flash AwardBIOS Flash 程式(AWDFLASH.EXE BIOS AwardBIOS Flash BIOS 程式。 1 http://tw.asus.com BIOS M2N-VM HDMI.bin FAT 32/16 格式的 USB BIOS 2 CD/DVD AwardBIOS Flash BIOS 3 DOS 4. 當 A BIOS 檔案與 AwardBIOS Flash 5 A awdflash 並按...
2.2 使用 AwardBIOS Flash BIOS AwardBIOS Flash AwardBIOS Flash 程式(AWDFLASH.EXE BIOS AwardBIOS Flash BIOS 程式。 1 http://tw.asus.com BIOS M2N-VM HDMI.bin FAT 32/16 格式的 USB BIOS 2 CD/DVD AwardBIOS Flash BIOS 3 DOS 4. 當 A BIOS 檔案與 AwardBIOS Flash 5 A awdflash 並按...
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...Or Reset System! 在更新 BIOS 9 Flash Complete BIOS F1 AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved For C51PV-MCP51-M2A-VM HDMI-00 DATE:04/13/2006 Flash Type - PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH File Name to Program: ...M2A-VM HDMI.bin Flashing Complete Press to Program: M2A-VM HDMI.bin Programming Flash Memory - All Rights Reserved For C51PV-MCP51-M2A-VM HDMI-00 DATE:04/13/2006 Flash Type - 7 BIOS N BIOS 8 BIOS BIOS AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd...
...Or Reset System! 在更新 BIOS 9 Flash Complete BIOS F1 AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved For C51PV-MCP51-M2A-VM HDMI-00 DATE:04/13/2006 Flash Type - PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH File Name to Program: ...M2A-VM HDMI.bin Flashing Complete Press to Program: M2A-VM HDMI.bin Programming Flash Memory - All Rights Reserved For C51PV-MCP51-M2A-VM HDMI-00 DATE:04/13/2006 Flash Type - 7 BIOS N BIOS 8 BIOS BIOS AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd...
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Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide viii M2N-VM HDMI 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-VM HDMI 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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... 8-channel CODEC Supports S/PDIF out interface, Jack-detect and multi- resolution 1920 x 1200 (@60MHz) Supports RGB with max. M2N-VM HDMI specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Graphics Storage High Definition Audio LAN USB Support AMD socket AM2 for DVI and...slots Integrated Nvidia® GeForce® 7 Series Shader model 3.0 DirectX9 graphics processor Maximum shared memory of 256 MB Dual VGA output: RGB + DVI / RGB + HDMI* Supports DVI-D with max. See page 1-24 for details. • Due to 10 USB 2.0 / 1.1 ports (6 on the board, 4 at rear panel)...
... 8-channel CODEC Supports S/PDIF out interface, Jack-detect and multi- resolution 1920 x 1200 (@60MHz) Supports RGB with max. M2N-VM HDMI specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Graphics Storage High Definition Audio LAN USB Support AMD socket AM2 for DVI and...slots Integrated Nvidia® GeForce® 7 Series Shader model 3.0 DirectX9 graphics processor Maximum shared memory of 256 MB Dual VGA output: RGB + DVI / RGB + HDMI* Supports DVI-D with max. See page 1-24 for details. • Due to 10 USB 2.0 / 1.1 ports (6 on the board, 4 at rear panel)...
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M2N-VM HDMI specifications summary BIOS features Manageability ASUS Overclocking Features ASUS Special Features Rear panel I/O Internal I/O connectors Support CD contents Accessories Form Factor 8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0,.... (24.4 cm x 22.4 cm) *Specifications are subject to 300MHz at 1MHz increment Adjustable CPU Voltage at 0.025V increment ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS Q-Fan ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2™ 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 1 x HDMI port 1 x DVI port 4 x USB 2.0 / 1.1 ports 1 x VGA Out port 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse...
M2N-VM HDMI specifications summary BIOS features Manageability ASUS Overclocking Features ASUS Special Features Rear panel I/O Internal I/O connectors Support CD contents Accessories Form Factor 8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0,.... (24.4 cm x 22.4 cm) *Specifications are subject to 300MHz at 1MHz increment Adjustable CPU Voltage at 0.025V increment ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS Q-Fan ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2™ 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 1 x HDMI port 1 x DVI port 4 x USB 2.0 / 1.1 ports 1 x VGA Out port 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse...
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...processors with 2MB / 1MB / 512KB L2 cache, which monitors system operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and frequency for buying an ASUS® M2N-VM HDMI motherboard! 1.1 Welcome! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on 64-bit architecture. Before you for a cool...list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application CD Documentation ASUS M2N-VM HDMI motherboard 2 x Serial ATA signal cables 1 x 2-port Serial ATA power cable 1 x Ultra DMA 133 / 100 cable 1 x Floppy...
...processors with 2MB / 1MB / 512KB L2 cache, which monitors system operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and frequency for buying an ASUS® M2N-VM HDMI motherboard! 1.1 Welcome! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on 64-bit architecture. Before you for a cool...list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application CD Documentation ASUS M2N-VM HDMI motherboard 2 x Serial ATA signal cables 1 x 2-port Serial ATA power cable 1 x Ultra DMA 133 / 100 cable 1 x Floppy...
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HDMITM Interface High-Definiton Multimedia Interface (HDMI) is the first and only industry-supported, uncompressed, all digital audio and video interface via a single cable and is for more powerful processing capability. 64-... 1066 DDR2 1066 memory provides great performance for details. Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology The motherboard supports SATA hard drives based on next generation memory technology. ASUS M2N-VM HDMI 1- This motherboard provides excellent compatibility and flexibility by supporting either 64-bit or 32-bit architecture. Dual-Core CPU Enjoy the extraordinary CPU power from...
HDMITM Interface High-Definiton Multimedia Interface (HDMI) is the first and only industry-supported, uncompressed, all digital audio and video interface via a single cable and is for more powerful processing capability. 64-... 1066 DDR2 1066 memory provides great performance for details. Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology The motherboard supports SATA hard drives based on next generation memory technology. ASUS M2N-VM HDMI 1- This motherboard provides excellent compatibility and flexibility by supporting either 64-bit or 32-bit architecture. Dual-Core CPU Enjoy the extraordinary CPU power from...
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...line with the European Union's Restriction on your BIOS easily without entering the OS. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. ASUS MyLogo 2™ This feature allows you to safeguard consumers' health while minimizing the impact on the environment. eliminates the ...update the BIOS without preparing a bootable diskette or using an OS-based flash utility. ASUS M2N-VM HDMI 1- See page 2-37 for details. 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...
...line with the European Union's Restriction on your BIOS easily without entering the OS. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. ASUS MyLogo 2™ This feature allows you to safeguard consumers' health while minimizing the impact on the environment. eliminates the ...update the BIOS without preparing a bootable diskette or using an OS-based flash utility. ASUS M2N-VM HDMI 1- See page 2-37 for details. 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...
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... system and unplug the power cable before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. R M2N-VM HDMI SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before removing or plugging in...
... system and unplug the power cable before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. R M2N-VM HDMI SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before removing or plugging in...
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The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis M2N-VM HDMI 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction R 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. Doing so can damage the motherboard. 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 M2N-VM HDMI 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction R 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. Doing so can damage the motherboard. 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.
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DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to 90°-100° angle, otherwise the CPU does not fit in only one correct orientation. M2N-VM HDMI 2. The CPU fits in completely. The AM2 socket has a different pinout from the 940-pin socket designed for the AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 / ... for the AM2 socket. Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to prevent bending the connectors on the motherboard. ASUS M2N-VM HDMI 1- 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a 940-pin AM2 socket designed for the AMD Opteron™ processor.
DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to 90°-100° angle, otherwise the CPU does not fit in only one correct orientation. M2N-VM HDMI 2. The CPU fits in completely. The AM2 socket has a different pinout from the 940-pin socket designed for the AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 / ... for the AM2 socket. Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to prevent bending the connectors on the motherboard. ASUS M2N-VM HDMI 1- 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a 940-pin AM2 socket designed for the AMD Opteron™ processor.
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... only in place, push down the socket lever to the CPU_FAN connector on the side tab to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! 5. R M2N-VM HDMI Do not forget to plug this connector. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction Connect the CPU fan cable to secure the CPU. Carefully insert the CPU into...
... only in place, push down the socket lever to the CPU_FAN connector on the side tab to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! 5. R M2N-VM HDMI Do not forget to plug this connector. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction Connect the CPU fan cable to secure the CPU. Carefully insert the CPU into...
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... or installing other motherboard components. • If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that you install the heatsink and fan assembly. ASUS M2N-VM HDMI 1-11 Ensure that a Thermal Interface Material is properly applied to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. Follow these steps to install the CPU heatsink and...
... or installing other motherboard components. • If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that you install the heatsink and fan assembly. ASUS M2N-VM HDMI 1-11 Ensure that a Thermal Interface Material is properly applied to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. Follow these steps to install the CPU heatsink and...
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.... Recommended memory configurations Mode Single-Channel Dual-channel (1) Dual-channel (2) DIMM_A1 - Populated Populated Populated Sockets DIMM_B1 Populated - Populated ASUS M2N-VM HDMI 1-13 Populated Populated DIMM_A2 - - - A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a ...) sockets. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B2 128 Pins R M2N-VM HDMI 112 Pins M2N-VM HDMI 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 1.7.2 Memory configurations...
.... Recommended memory configurations Mode Single-Channel Dual-channel (1) Dual-channel (2) DIMM_A1 - Populated Populated Populated Sockets DIMM_B1 Populated - Populated ASUS M2N-VM HDMI 1-13 Populated Populated DIMM_A2 - - - A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a ...) sockets. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B2 128 Pins R M2N-VM HDMI 112 Pins M2N-VM HDMI 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 1.7.2 Memory configurations...
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... DIMM matches the break on the socket. 3. Align a DIMM on the socket such that it flips out with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. ASUS M2N-VM HDMI 1-17
... DIMM matches the break on the socket. 3. Align a DIMM on the socket such that it flips out with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. ASUS M2N-VM HDMI 1-17
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Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. shared - - - shared - - - shared - - - ASUS M2N-VM HDMI 1-19 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/2 ...
Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. shared - - - shared - - - shared - - - ASUS M2N-VM HDMI 1-19 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/2 ...
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..., and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. 1.9 Jumpers 1. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. R ASUS M2N-VM HDMI 1-21 Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Remove the onboard battery. 3. You can automatically reset parameter settings to clear the Real Time...as system passwords. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to default values. M2N-VM HDMI You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to pins 1-2. 4. Reinstall the battery. 5.
..., and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. 1.9 Jumpers 1. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. R ASUS M2N-VM HDMI 1-21 Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Remove the onboard battery. 3. You can automatically reset parameter settings to clear the Real Time...as system passwords. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to default values. M2N-VM HDMI You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to pins 1-2. 4. Reinstall the battery. 5.
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... in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. The USBPW1-4 jumpers are for the rear USB ports. Set to +5VSB to additional USB ports. M2N-VM HDMI M2N-VM HDMI USB Device Wake Up • The USB device wake-up the computer from S3 and S4 sleep modes. R 12 23 2. Otherwise, the system will not...
... in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. The USBPW1-4 jumpers are for the rear USB ports. Set to +5VSB to additional USB ports. M2N-VM HDMI M2N-VM HDMI USB Device Wake Up • The USB device wake-up the computer from S3 and S4 sleep modes. R 12 23 2. Otherwise, the system will not...