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...without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL... USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ii E3831 Third Edition V3 April ...
...without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL... USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ii E3831 Third Edition V3 April ...
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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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...pin DIMM sockets support up to 10 USB 2.0 / 1.1 ports (6 on the board, 4 at rear panel) (continued on the next page) 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...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. resolution 1920 x 1080* Note*: • Due to the chipset limitation, only MPEG 2 & WMV Offload can support HD format ...
...pin DIMM sockets support up to 10 USB 2.0 / 1.1 ports (6 on the board, 4 at rear panel) (continued on the next page) 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...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. resolution 1920 x 1080* Note*: • Due to the chipset limitation, only MPEG 2 & WMV Offload can support HD format ...
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... software (OEM version) 2 x SATA cables 1 x 2-port SATA power cable 1 x UltraDMA 133 / 100 cable 1 x Floppy Disk Drive cable 1 x I/O Shield User's manual MicroATX: 9.6 in. 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...
... software (OEM version) 2 x SATA cables 1 x 2-port SATA power cable 1 x UltraDMA 133 / 100 cable 1 x Floppy Disk Drive cable 1 x I/O Shield User's manual MicroATX: 9.6 in. 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...
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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 3D graphics and ...the new SATA 3Gb/s storage specification. It allows RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, and JBOD configurations for more powerful processing capability. 64-bit CPU support 64-bit computing, the technology to replace 32-bit architecture, delivers advanced system performance, faster memory access and increased productivity. ASUS M2N-VM HDMI 1- This motherboard provides excellent ...
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 3D graphics and ...the new SATA 3Gb/s storage specification. It allows RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, and JBOD configurations for more powerful processing capability. 64-bit CPU support 64-bit computing, the technology to replace 32-bit architecture, delivers advanced system performance, faster memory access and increased productivity. ASUS M2N-VM HDMI 1- This motherboard provides excellent ...
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... of data such as video, audio, and voice. This high speed interface is ideal for the early future and is software compatible with existing PCI specifications. See page 1-20 for details. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect technology that speeds up...
... of data such as video, audio, and voice. This high speed interface is ideal for the early future and is software compatible with existing PCI specifications. See page 1-20 for details. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect technology that speeds up...
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...slot. 1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. The following figure shows a network card installed on the PCI Express x16 slot. 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction 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 Express specifications. The figure shows a graphics card installed on the PCI Express x1 slot. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard has supports PCI Express x16...
...slot. 1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. The following figure shows a network card installed on the PCI Express x16 slot. 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction 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 Express specifications. The figure shows a graphics card installed on the PCI Express x1 slot. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard has supports PCI Express x16...
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... Slave Use Boot disk Data disk 1-28 Chapter 1: Product introduction 4. The Serial ATA 3Gb/s is faster than the standard parallel ATA with Serial ATA 1.5Gb/s specification. R M2N-VM HDMI Install the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 before using Serial ATA. • For detailed instructions on how to configure RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10...
... Slave Use Boot disk Data disk 1-28 Chapter 1: Product introduction 4. The Serial ATA 3Gb/s is faster than the standard parallel ATA with Serial ATA 1.5Gb/s specification. R M2N-VM HDMI Install the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 before using Serial ATA. • For detailed instructions on how to configure RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10...
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M2N-VM HDMI 1 1 1 Never connect a 1394 cable to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card. The USB 2.0 module is ... USB56, USB78, USB910) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. Doing so will damage the motherboard! M2N-VM HDMI 1-30 Chapter 1: Product introduction Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install...
M2N-VM HDMI 1 1 1 Never connect a 1394 cable to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card. The USB 2.0 module is ... USB56, USB78, USB910) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. Doing so will damage the motherboard! M2N-VM HDMI 1-30 Chapter 1: Product introduction Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install...
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... least 15 A on +12 V and that the 20-pin power plug can provide at http://support.asus.com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator. The plugs from the power supply are designed to connect the 4-pin ATX +12 V power plug. R M2N-VM HDMI K • We recommend that you use a PSU with a higher power rating if you are for... power rating of 300 W power rating. This PSU type has 24-pin and 4-pin power plugs. • If you intend to use an ATX 12 V Specification 2.0‑compliant power supply unit (PSU) with more power-consuming devices.
... least 15 A on +12 V and that the 20-pin power plug can provide at http://support.asus.com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator. The plugs from the power supply are designed to connect the 4-pin ATX +12 V power plug. R M2N-VM HDMI K • We recommend that you use a PSU with a higher power rating if you are for... power rating of 300 W power rating. This PSU type has 24-pin and 4-pin power plugs. • If you intend to use an ATX 12 V Specification 2.0‑compliant power supply unit (PSU) with more power-consuming devices.
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... keys differ from one screen to malfunction. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items on the menu bar displays the specific items for the menu items. If an item is not user-configurable. A configurable field is a brief description of options. Advanced Chipset settings WARNING: Setting wrong...
... keys differ from one screen to malfunction. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items on the menu bar displays the specific items for the menu items. If an item is not user-configurable. A configurable field is a brief description of options. Advanced Chipset settings WARNING: Setting wrong...
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...: [Disabled] [Auto] Block (Multi-Sector Transfer) M [Auto] Enables or disables data multi-sectors transfers. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Type [Auto] Selects the type of IDE devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS M2N-VM HDMI 2-17 Setting to the system The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor...
...: [Disabled] [Auto] Block (Multi-Sector Transfer) M [Auto] Enables or disables data multi-sectors transfers. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Type [Auto] Selects the type of IDE devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS M2N-VM HDMI 2-17 Setting to the system The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor...
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...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 Configuration options: [Auto] [SWDMA0] [SWDMA1] [SWDMA2] [MWDMA0] [MWDMA1]... options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.3.7 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer.
...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 Configuration options: [Auto] [SWDMA0] [SWDMA1] [SWDMA2] [MWDMA0] [MWDMA1]... options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.3.7 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer.
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... USB Support [Enabled] Allows you to display the configuration options. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] ASUS M2N-VM HDMI 2-31 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] Enables or disables the USB 2.0 Controller. When set to [PCI Device], the specific IRQ is free for use of USB devices at startup. Configuration options: [PCI Device] [Reserved...
... USB Support [Enabled] Allows you to display the configuration options. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] ASUS M2N-VM HDMI 2-31 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] Enables or disables the USB 2.0 Controller. When set to [PCI Device], the specific IRQ is free for use of USB devices at startup. Configuration options: [PCI Device] [Reserved...
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...Support [Enabled] Allows you to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in a low power mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M2N-VM HDMI 2-33 Detected by a wake-up device or event, the system resumes to display the configuration options. When signaled by OS. 2.5.2 ACPI Version... an item then press to its working state exactly where it was left off and consumes less power than in the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). Suspend Mode ACPI Version Features ACPI APIC support APM Configuration Hardware Monitor [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] ...
...Support [Enabled] Allows you to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in a low power mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M2N-VM HDMI 2-33 Detected by a wake-up device or event, the system resumes to display the configuration options. When signaled by OS. 2.5.2 ACPI Version... an item then press to its working state exactly where it was left off and consumes less power than in the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). Suspend Mode ACPI Version Features ACPI APIC support APM Configuration Hardware Monitor [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] ...
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... Function [Disabled] Allows you do not wish to display the detected speed. Select Ignored if you to the chassis, the specific field shows N/A. VCORE Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output ... onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M2N-VM HDMI 2-35 Chassis Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A] or [Ignored] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the chassis fan speed in...
... Function [Disabled] Allows you do not wish to display the detected speed. Select Ignored if you to the chassis, the specific field shows N/A. VCORE Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output ... onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M2N-VM HDMI 2-35 Chassis Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A] or [Ignored] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the chassis fan speed in...
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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.
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.