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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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... setup 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-3 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 2-4 2.1.3 AFUDOS utility 2-5 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-7 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility 2-9 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-12 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-13 2.2.2 Menu ... 2-17 2.3.6 SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, and SATA4 2-19 2.3.7 System Information 2-20 2.4 Advanced menu 2-21 2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration 2-21 2.4.2 CPU Configuration 2-23 2.4.3 Chipset 2-25 2.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration 2-29 2.4.5 PCI PnP 2-30 2.4.6 USB Configuration 2-31 2.5 Power menu 2-33 ...
... setup 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-3 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 2-4 2.1.3 AFUDOS utility 2-5 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-7 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility 2-9 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-12 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-13 2.2.2 Menu ... 2-17 2.3.6 SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, and SATA4 2-19 2.3.7 System Information 2-20 2.4 Advanced menu 2-21 2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration 2-21 2.4.2 CPU Configuration 2-23 2.4.3 Chipset 2-25 2.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration 2-29 2.4.5 PCI PnP 2-30 2.4.6 USB Configuration 2-31 2.5 Power menu 2-33 ...
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... Supports up to 10 USB 2.0 / 1.1 ports (6 on the board, 4 at rear panel) (continued on the next page) 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...
... Supports up to 10 USB 2.0 / 1.1 ports (6 on the board, 4 at rear panel) (continued on the next page) 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...
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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, SM BIOS 2.5 WfM2.0, DMI2.0, WOR by Ring, PME Wake Up SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) from 200MHz 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...
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, SM BIOS 2.5 WfM2.0, DMI2.0, WOR by Ring, PME Wake Up SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) from 200MHz 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...
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... the 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 disk ...Athlon 64 X2 / Athlon 64 FX / AM2+ processors with 2MB / 1MB / 512KB L2 cache, which monitors system operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and frequency for details. It features 2000 / 1600 MT/s HyperTransport Bus, dual-channel un-buffered DDR2 1066 memory support and AMD Cool 'n'...
... the 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 disk ...Athlon 64 X2 / Athlon 64 FX / AM2+ processors with 2MB / 1MB / 512KB L2 cache, which monitors system operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and frequency for details. It features 2000 / 1600 MT/s HyperTransport Bus, dual-channel un-buffered DDR2 1066 memory support and AMD Cool 'n'...
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It allows RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, and JBOD configurations for Serial ATA 3Gb/s. ASUS M2N-VM HDMI 1- NVIDIA® GeForce™ 7050PV+nForce™ 630a The NVIDIA® GeForce™ 7 Series GPU Northbridge supports Microsoft® DirectX 9.0...ATA 3Gb/s technology The motherboard supports SATA hard drives based on next generation memory technology. 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. ...
It allows RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, and JBOD configurations for Serial ATA 3Gb/s. ASUS M2N-VM HDMI 1- NVIDIA® GeForce™ 7050PV+nForce™ 630a The NVIDIA® GeForce™ 7 Series GPU Northbridge supports Microsoft® DirectX 9.0...ATA 3Gb/s technology The motherboard supports SATA hard drives based on next generation memory technology. 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. ...
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..., and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for details. ASUS MyLogo 2™ This feature allows you to restore corrupted BIOS data from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. See page 2-37 for each parameter. See pages 2-4 and 2-40 for details. ASUS M2N-VM HDMI 1- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to convert...
..., and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for details. ASUS MyLogo 2™ This feature allows you to restore corrupted BIOS data from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. See page 2-37 for each parameter. See pages 2-4 and 2-40 for details. ASUS M2N-VM HDMI 1- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to convert...
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...™ processor. Socket lever R Ensure that you use a CPU is lifted up to a 90°-100° angle. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to 90°-100° angle, otherwise the CPU does not fit in only one correct orientation. Unlock the socket... by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to prevent bending the connectors on the motherboard. M2N-VM HDMI 2. ASUS M2N-VM HDMI 1- The CPU fits in completely. The AM2 socket has a different pinout from the 940-pin socket designed for the AMD Athlon™ 64 X2...
...™ processor. Socket lever R Ensure that you use a CPU is lifted up to a 90°-100° angle. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to 90°-100° angle, otherwise the CPU does not fit in only one correct orientation. Unlock the socket... by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to prevent bending the connectors on the motherboard. M2N-VM HDMI 2. ASUS M2N-VM HDMI 1- The CPU fits in completely. The AM2 socket has a different pinout from the 940-pin socket designed for the AMD Athlon™ 64 X2...
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...on the side tab to secure the CPU. R M2N-VM HDMI Do not forget to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! 5. Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that came with a small triangle. 4. When the CPU is locked. 6. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket until it is in ...place, push down the socket lever to indicate that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with the heatsink package. 7. The lever clicks on the motherboard. Position the CPU above the socket such that it fits in one correct orientation. ...
...on the side tab to secure the CPU. R M2N-VM HDMI Do not forget to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! 5. Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that came with a small triangle. 4. When the CPU is locked. 6. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket until it is in ...place, push down the socket lever to indicate that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with the heatsink package. 7. The lever clicks on the motherboard. Position the CPU above the socket such that it fits in one correct orientation. ...
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...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 the heatsink and fan ...assembly. 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 install the CPU heatsink and fan. 1. ASUS M2N-VM HDMI...
...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 the heatsink and fan ...assembly. 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 install the CPU heatsink and fan. 1. ASUS M2N-VM HDMI...
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The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. M2N-VM HDMI You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to pins 1-2. 4. You can automatically reset parameter settings to pins 2-3. Keep the ... the computer. 6. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data. R ASUS M2N-VM HDMI 1-21 Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Hold down and reboot the system so...
The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. M2N-VM HDMI You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to pins 1-2. 4. You can automatically reset parameter settings to pins 2-3. Keep the ... the computer. 6. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data. R ASUS M2N-VM HDMI 1-21 Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Hold down and reboot the system so...
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... device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, USBPW5-10) Set these jumpers to +5V to wake up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in sleep mode. 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction M2N-VM HDMI M2N-VM HDMI USB Device Wake Up • The USB device wake-up feature requires a power supply that you can provide 500mA...
... device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, USBPW5-10) Set these jumpers to +5V to wake up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in sleep mode. 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction M2N-VM HDMI M2N-VM HDMI USB Device Wake Up • The USB device wake-up feature requires a power supply that you can provide 500mA...
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... for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 12. This port is for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector, and is not supported. Using the CPU/Memory of HD DVD, Blu-Ray and other protected content • This motherboard comes with DVI-I. 13. ASUS M2N-VM HDMI 1-25 These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting...
... for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 12. This port is for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector, and is not supported. Using the CPU/Memory of HD DVD, Blu-Ray and other protected content • This motherboard comes with DVI-I. 13. ASUS M2N-VM HDMI 1-25 These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting...
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... the fan connectors on the fan connectors. Connect the S/PDIF module cable to this connector, then install the module to the fan connectors. M2N-VM HDMI M2N-VM HDMI FAN Connectors 6. ASUS M2N-VM HDMI 1-29 Only CPU Fan supports Q-Fan. Do not forget to connect the fan cables to a slot opening at +12V. These are not jumpers! DO NOT place...
... the fan connectors on the fan connectors. Connect the S/PDIF module cable to this connector, then install the module to the fan connectors. M2N-VM HDMI M2N-VM HDMI FAN Connectors 6. ASUS M2N-VM HDMI 1-29 Only CPU Fan supports Q-Fan. Do not forget to connect the fan cables to a slot opening at +12V. These are not jumpers! DO NOT place...
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... Sempron(tm) Processor 3200+ Speed Count : 1800MHz : 1 System Memory 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 2-20 Chapter 2: BIOS setup DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode.
... Sempron(tm) Processor 3200+ Speed Count : 1800MHz : 1 System Memory 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 2-20 Chapter 2: BIOS setup DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode.
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... with optimal parameters for the system. [Overclock Profile] - ASUS M2N-VM HDMI 2-21 Frequencies higher than CPU manufacturer recommmends are not AI Overclocking [Auto] Allows selection of CPU overclocking options to individually set overclocking parameters automatically. [MANUAL] ...- Take caution when changing the settings of the preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] - JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB Configuration Adjust System Frequency/Voltage etc. 2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration Configure System...
... with optimal parameters for the system. [Overclock Profile] - ASUS M2N-VM HDMI 2-21 Frequencies higher than CPU manufacturer recommmends are not AI Overclocking [Auto] Allows selection of CPU overclocking options to individually set overclocking parameters automatically. [MANUAL] ...- Take caution when changing the settings of the preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] - JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB Configuration Adjust System Frequency/Voltage etc. 2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration Configure System...
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... to [MANUAL]. The following two items appear only when the AI Overclocking item is auto-detected by the clock generator to adjust the CPU frequency. The following item appears only when the AI Overclocking item is set to select PCI Express frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [...Overclock 3%] [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 7%] PCI-Express Frequency [100] Allows you to the table below for the correct Front Side Bus and CPU External Frequency settings. Configuration options: [100] [101] [102] [103] ... [150] Memory Voltage [Auto] Allows you to [Overclock Profile]. Refer ...
... to [MANUAL]. The following two items appear only when the AI Overclocking item is auto-detected by the clock generator to adjust the CPU frequency. The following item appears only when the AI Overclocking item is set to select PCI Express frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [...Overclock 3%] [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 7%] PCI-Express Frequency [100] Allows you to the table below for the correct Front Side Bus and CPU External Frequency settings. Configuration options: [100] [101] [102] [103] ... [150] Memory Voltage [Auto] Allows you to [Overclock Profile]. Refer ...
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...] Secure Virtual Machine [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the ACPI SRAT table. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M2N-VM HDMI 2-23 GART Error Reporting [Disabled] This option should remain disabled for testing purpose. 2.4.2 CPU Configuration CPU Configuration Module Version: 13.15 AGESA Version: 3.1.1.0 Physical Count: 1 Logical Count: 2 AMD Athlon(tm) Processor 3200+ Revision: F2...
...] Secure Virtual Machine [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the ACPI SRAT table. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M2N-VM HDMI 2-23 GART Error Reporting [Disabled] This option should remain disabled for testing purpose. 2.4.2 CPU Configuration CPU Configuration Module Version: 13.15 AGESA Version: 3.1.1.0 Physical Count: 1 Logical Count: 2 AMD Athlon(tm) Processor 3200+ Revision: F2...
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AMD Overlooking Configuration AMD Overlooking Configuration Processor Frequency Multiplier [Auto] Processor Voltage [Auto] Configure CPU Frequence. Configuration options: [1.400V] [1.375V] [1.350V] [Auto] 2-24 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Processor Frequency Multiplier [Auto] Allows you to select the Processor voltage or set it to select Processor frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [x5.0 1000 MHz] [x5.5 1100 MHz] [x6.5 1300 MHz] [x7.5 1500 MHz] [x8.0 1600 MHz] [x8.5 1700 MHz] [x9.0 1800 MHz] Processor Voltage [Auto] Allows you to auto for safe mode.
AMD Overlooking Configuration AMD Overlooking Configuration Processor Frequency Multiplier [Auto] Processor Voltage [Auto] Configure CPU Frequence. Configuration options: [1.400V] [1.375V] [1.350V] [Auto] 2-24 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Processor Frequency Multiplier [Auto] Allows you to select the Processor voltage or set it to select Processor frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [x5.0 1000 MHz] [x5.5 1100 MHz] [x6.5 1300 MHz] [x7.5 1500 MHz] [x8.0 1600 MHz] [x8.5 1700 MHz] [x9.0 1800 MHz] Processor Voltage [Auto] Allows you to auto for safe mode.