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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 System memory 1-13 1.7.1 Overview 1-13...
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 System memory 1-13 1.7.1 Overview 1-13...
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Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. The symbol of ... the existing system before you detect any area where it by yourself. If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are using the product, ensure that the power cables for disposal of electronic products. vii If possible, disconnect all cables...
Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. The symbol of ... the existing system before you detect any area where it by yourself. If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are using the product, ensure that the power cables for disposal of electronic products. vii If possible, disconnect all cables...
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... chapter also lists the hardware setup procedures that may have to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. 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. viii How this guide This user guide contains the...
... chapter also lists the hardware setup procedures that may have to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. 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. viii How this guide This user guide contains the...
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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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... 2000 / 1600 MT/s HyperTransport Bus, dual-channel un-buffered DDR2 1066 memory support and AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology. See page 2-23 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 disk drive cable I/O shield...
... 2000 / 1600 MT/s HyperTransport Bus, dual-channel un-buffered DDR2 1066 memory support and AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology. See page 2-23 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 disk drive cable I/O shield...
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.... ASUS M2N-VM HDMI 1- The advanced processing technology contains two physical CPU cores with individually dedicated L2 cache to replace 32-bit architecture, delivers advanced system performance, faster memory access and increased productivity. Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology The motherboard supports... SATA hard drives based on next generation memory technology. HDMITM Interface High-Definiton Multimedia Interface (HDMI) is the first and only industry-supported, uncompressed, all digital...
.... ASUS M2N-VM HDMI 1- The advanced processing technology contains two physical CPU cores with individually dedicated L2 cache to replace 32-bit architecture, delivers advanced system performance, faster memory access and increased productivity. Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology The motherboard supports... SATA hard drives based on next generation memory technology. HDMITM Interface High-Definiton Multimedia Interface (HDMI) is the first and only industry-supported, uncompressed, all digital...
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..., and voice. This high speed interface is ideal for the early future and is software compatible with existing PCI specifications. PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect technology that speeds up to ‑point serial interconnections between devices and allows higher clockspeeds by carrying...
..., and voice. This high speed interface is ideal for the early future and is software compatible with existing PCI specifications. PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect technology that speeds up to ‑point serial interconnections between devices and allows higher clockspeeds by carrying...
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... consumers' health while minimizing the impact on the use of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). This is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. ASUS M2N-VM HDMI 1- Update your screen. feature of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products and packaging to convert your favorite photo into a 256-color...page 2-37 for details. eliminates the need to ensure quiet, cool and efficient operation. Green ASUS The motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in line with the European Union's...
... consumers' health while minimizing the impact on the use of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). This is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. ASUS M2N-VM HDMI 1- Update your screen. feature of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products and packaging to convert your favorite photo into a 256-color...page 2-37 for details. eliminates the need to ensure quiet, cool and efficient operation. Green ASUS The motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in line with the European Union's...
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... 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. The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before removing or plugging in soft...motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to indicate that you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off mode. R M2N-VM HDMI...
... 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. The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before removing or plugging in soft...motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to indicate that you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off mode. R M2N-VM HDMI...
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Do not overtighten the screws! 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. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis M2N-VM HDMI 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction Doing so can damage the motherboard. 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.
Do not overtighten the screws! 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. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis M2N-VM HDMI 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction Doing so can damage the motherboard. 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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Locate the CPU socket on the socket and damaging the CPU! 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU. 1. ASUS M2N-VM HDMI 1- DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to a 90°-100° angle. Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then... bending the connectors on the motherboard. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a 940-pin AM2 socket designed for the AM2 socket. Ensure that the socket lever is designed for the AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 / Athlon™ 64 / Athlon™ FX / Sempron™ / AM2+ processor. M2N-VM HDMI 2. The AM2 socket has...
Locate the CPU socket on the socket and damaging the CPU! 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU. 1. ASUS M2N-VM HDMI 1- DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to a 90°-100° angle. Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then... bending the connectors on the motherboard. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a 940-pin AM2 socket designed for the AM2 socket. Ensure that the socket lever is designed for the AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 / Athlon™ 64 / Athlon™ FX / Sempron™ / AM2+ processor. M2N-VM HDMI 2. The AM2 socket has...
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3. Small triangle Gold triangle The CPU fits only in place. The lever clicks on the motherboard. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to the CPU_FAN connector on the side tab to secure the CPU. When the CPU is locked. 6. ... CPU into the socket to connect the CPU fan connector! Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that it fits in one correct orientation. R M2N-VM HDMI Do not forget to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! 5. Position the CPU above the socket such that the CPU corner with the...
3. Small triangle Gold triangle The CPU fits only in place. The lever clicks on the motherboard. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to the CPU_FAN connector on the side tab to secure the CPU. When the CPU is locked. 6. ... CPU into the socket to connect the CPU fan connector! Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that it fits in one correct orientation. R M2N-VM HDMI Do not forget to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! 5. Position the CPU above the socket such that the CPU corner with the...
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ASUS M2N-VM HDMI 1-11 CPU Fan CPU Heatsink Retention Module Base Retention bracket ...fan assembly to install the CPU heatsink and fan. 1. Ensure that a Thermal Interface Material is already installed on the motherboard upon purchase. • You do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. Follow these steps to ensure ...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 that you install ...
ASUS M2N-VM HDMI 1-11 CPU Fan CPU Heatsink Retention Module Base Retention bracket ...fan assembly to install the CPU heatsink and fan. 1. Ensure that a Thermal Interface Material is already installed on the motherboard upon purchase. • You do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. Follow these steps to ensure ...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 that you install ...
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...-ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. Recommended memory configurations Mode Single-Channel Dual-channel (1) Dual-channel (2) DIMM_A1 - Populated DIMM_B2 - - - Populated ASUS M2N-VM HDMI 1-13 A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but...
...-ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. Recommended memory configurations Mode Single-Channel Dual-channel (1) Dual-channel (2) DIMM_A1 - Populated DIMM_B2 - - - Populated ASUS M2N-VM HDMI 1-13 A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but...
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... support 8 GB physical memory on each slot. 64-bit Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition Windows® Vista x64 Edition 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction The motherboard can not use identical DDR2 DIMM pairs for dual channel mode. • When using only one memory module, start installing the DDR2 DIMM from the...
... support 8 GB physical memory on each slot. 64-bit Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition Windows® Vista x64 Edition 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction The motherboard can not use identical DDR2 DIMM pairs for dual channel mode. • When using only one memory module, start installing the DDR2 DIMM from the...
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... removing DIMMs or other system components. ASUS M2N-VM HDMI 1-17 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. Failure to do not support DDR DIMMs. Do not install DDR DIMMs to both the motherboard and the components. 1. DO NOT force...
... removing DIMMs or other system components. ASUS M2N-VM HDMI 1-17 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. Failure to do not support DDR DIMMs. Do not install DDR DIMMs to both the motherboard and the components. 1. DO NOT force...
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... you removed earlier. 6. Turn on the next page. 3. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that they support. Align...to install expansion cards. See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Failure to do so may need to the chassis with the slot and press firmly until the...
... you removed earlier. 6. Turn on the next page. 3. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that they support. Align...to install expansion cards. See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Failure to do so may need to the chassis with the slot and press firmly until the...