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Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide viii M2N-VM SE 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 1-7 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-8 1.5.1 Motherboard layout 1-8 1.5.2 Placement direction 1-9 1.5.3 Screw holes 1-9 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-10 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-10 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan 1-12 1.7 System memory 1-14...
Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide viii M2N-VM SE 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 1-7 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-8 1.5.1 Motherboard layout 1-8 1.5.2 Placement direction 1-9 1.5.3 Screw holes 1-9 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-10 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-10 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan 1-12 1.7 System memory 1-14...
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Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are using, contact your local power company. • If the power supply is set to the ... product on it by yourself. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are connected. Please check local regulations for the devices are unplugged before the signal...
Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are using, contact your local power company. • If the power supply is set to the ... product on it by yourself. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are connected. Please check local regulations for the devices are unplugged before the signal...
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...the contents of the jumpers and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. It also lists the hardware setup procedures that the motherboard supports. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. About...guide is organized This manual contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the following parts: • Chapter 1:...
...the contents of the jumpers and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. It also lists the hardware setup procedures that the motherboard supports. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. About...guide is organized This manual contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the following parts: • Chapter 1:...
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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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... items. Motherboard ASUS M2N-VM SE motherboard Cables Accessories Application CD 1 x Serial ATA signal cables 1 x Serial ATA power cable 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable I/O shield ASUS MP3-In module ASUS motherboard support CD Documentation User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! It ...-channel un-buffered DDR2 800 memory support and AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology. Before you for buying an ASUS® M2N-VM SE motherboard! 1.1 Welcome! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in the long...
... items. Motherboard ASUS M2N-VM SE motherboard Cables Accessories Application CD 1 x Serial ATA signal cables 1 x Serial ATA power cable 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable I/O shield ASUS MP3-In module ASUS motherboard support CD Documentation User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! It ...-channel un-buffered DDR2 800 memory support and AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology. Before you for buying an ASUS® M2N-VM SE motherboard! 1.1 Welcome! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in the long...
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...533 MHz to IEEE 1394a standards. The IEEE 1394a interface allows up to 12.8 GB/s. See page 1-21 for details. ASUS M2N-VM SE 1- The dual-channel DDR2 architecture doubles the bandwidth of your system memory to boost system performance, eliminating bottlenecks with existing PCI...storage management technology allowing easy RAID configuration (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, RAID 5, and JBOD) for details. IEEE 1394a support The motherboard supports the IEEE 1394a interface that speeds up to 400 Mbps transfer rates through simple , low-cost, high‑bandwidth asynchronous (real-...
...533 MHz to IEEE 1394a standards. The IEEE 1394a interface allows up to 12.8 GB/s. See page 1-21 for details. ASUS M2N-VM SE 1- The dual-channel DDR2 architecture doubles the bandwidth of your system memory to boost system performance, eliminating bottlenecks with existing PCI...storage management technology allowing easy RAID configuration (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, RAID 5, and JBOD) for details. IEEE 1394a support The motherboard supports the IEEE 1394a interface that speeds up to 400 Mbps transfer rates through simple , low-cost, high‑bandwidth asynchronous (real-...
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...Leveraging these Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s features is ideal for details. See pages 1-32 for details. 8-Channel High Definition Audio The motherboard supports 8-channel audio through the Serial ATA interfaces and the Intel® ICH7R MCH. DVI-D interface is backward compatible with a host... LAN solution NVIDIA® Gb LAN controller delivers transfer speeds up to a fast 480 Mbps on USB 2.0. USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from the 12 Mbps bandwidth on the rear panel)...
...Leveraging these Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s features is ideal for details. See pages 1-32 for details. 8-Channel High Definition Audio The motherboard supports 8-channel audio through the Serial ATA interfaces and the Intel® ICH7R MCH. DVI-D interface is backward compatible with a host... LAN solution NVIDIA® Gb LAN controller delivers transfer speeds up to a fast 480 Mbps on USB 2.0. USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from the 12 Mbps bandwidth on the rear panel)...
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..., resulting in quieter operation and longer system life. See page 2-6 for details. ASUS M2N-VM SE 1- ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is the new feature present in the motherboard that allows you to restore the original BIOS data from major thermal sources in the motherboard to the BIOS default settings in the following areas: CPU, power, VGA...
..., resulting in quieter operation and longer system life. See page 2-6 for details. ASUS M2N-VM SE 1- ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is the new feature present in the motherboard that allows you to restore the original BIOS data from major thermal sources in the motherboard to the BIOS default settings in the following areas: CPU, power, VGA...
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...off, which means that users can enjoy the sound quality from PC speakers without converting to the ASUS MP3-In™ quick installation guide for details. ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology The ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology smartly adjusts the speed of CPU, chassis, and power fans according to ...the system loading to external home theater audio systems via coaxial and optical S/PDIF-out (SONY-PHILIPS Digital Interface) jack. S/PDIF digital sound ready This motherboard ...
...off, which means that users can enjoy the sound quality from PC speakers without converting to the ASUS MP3-In™ quick installation guide for details. ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology The ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology smartly adjusts the speed of CPU, chassis, and power fans according to ...the system loading to external home theater audio systems via coaxial and optical S/PDIF-out (SONY-PHILIPS Digital Interface) jack. S/PDIF digital sound ready This motherboard ...
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... The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before removing or plugging in any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. Failure to do so...down the system and unplug the power cable before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply ... them due to static electricity • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. M2N-VM SE R ASUS M2N-VM SE 1-
... The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before removing or plugging in any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. Failure to do so...down the system and unplug the power cable before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply ... them due to static electricity • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. M2N-VM SE R ASUS M2N-VM SE 1-
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EATXPWR FLOPPY 1.5 Motherboard overview 1.5.1 Motherboard layout DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B2 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_A2 (64 ... VGA IE1394_1 SATA_USB12 USBPW12 LPT LAN_USB34 ADP3186 CPU_FAN 24.5cm (9.6in) Socket AM2 PWR_FAN Super I/O SATA_RAID1 AUDIO USBPW34 USBPW56 CHA_ FAN JMicron JMB363 USB56 DVI M2N-VM SE PCIE_SW USB56_WFGBT PCIEX16 R B5071A2KFBG PCIEX1_1 SB_PWR CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power PCI2 SPDIF_OUT ADI1988B MP3IN CD PCI1 AAFP IE1394_2 TSB43AB22A NVIDIA MCP61 SATA1 CLRTC...
EATXPWR FLOPPY 1.5 Motherboard overview 1.5.1 Motherboard layout DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B2 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_A2 (64 ... VGA IE1394_1 SATA_USB12 USBPW12 LPT LAN_USB34 ADP3186 CPU_FAN 24.5cm (9.6in) Socket AM2 PWR_FAN Super I/O SATA_RAID1 AUDIO USBPW34 USBPW56 CHA_ FAN JMicron JMB363 USB56 DVI M2N-VM SE PCIE_SW USB56_WFGBT PCIEX16 R B5071A2KFBG PCIEX1_1 SB_PWR CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power PCI2 SPDIF_OUT ADI1988B MP3IN CD PCI1 AAFP IE1394_2 TSB43AB22A NVIDIA MCP61 SATA1 CLRTC...
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Do not overtighten the screws! Place this side towards. the rear of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 1.5.3 Screw holes Place eight (8) screws into the chassis in the correct orientation. Doing so can damage the motherboard. 1.5.2 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis M2N-VM SE R ASUS M2N-VM SE 1- The edge with external ports goes to the chassis.
Do not overtighten the screws! Place this side towards. the rear of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 1.5.3 Screw holes Place eight (8) screws into the chassis in the correct orientation. Doing so can damage the motherboard. 1.5.2 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis M2N-VM SE R ASUS M2N-VM SE 1- The edge with external ports goes to the chassis.
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Make sure you use a CPU is lifted up to prevent bending the connectors on the motherboard. The CPU fits in completely. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction Locate the CPU socket on the socket and damaging the CPU! 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a ... designed for the AMD Opteron™ processor. The AM2 socket has a different pinout from the 940-pin socket designed for the AM2 socket. M2N-VM SE R 2. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a 940-pin AM2 socket designed for the AMD Athlon™ 64 X2/Athlon™ 64/Athlon™ FX/Sempron™...
Make sure you use a CPU is lifted up to prevent bending the connectors on the motherboard. The CPU fits in completely. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction Locate the CPU socket on the socket and damaging the CPU! 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a ... designed for the AMD Opteron™ processor. The AM2 socket has a different pinout from the 940-pin socket designed for the AM2 socket. M2N-VM SE R 2. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a 940-pin AM2 socket designed for the AMD Athlon™ 64 X2/Athlon™ 64/Athlon™ FX/Sempron™...
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...on the side tab to indicate that came with a small triangle. 4. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket to connect the CPU fan connector! ASUS M2N-VM SE 1-11 3. Connect the CPU fan cable to plug this connector. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket until it is in place.... M2N-VM SE R Do not forget to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! 5. Small triangle Gold triangle The CPU fits only in one correct orientation. The lever clicks on the motherboard.
...on the side tab to indicate that came with a small triangle. 4. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket to connect the CPU fan connector! ASUS M2N-VM SE 1-11 3. Connect the CPU fan cable to plug this connector. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket until it is in place.... M2N-VM SE R Do not forget to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! 5. Small triangle Gold triangle The CPU fits only in one correct orientation. The lever clicks on the motherboard.
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... making sure that the heatsink fits properly on the retention module base. • The retention module base is already installed on the motherboard upon purchase. • You do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction CPU Fan CPU.... Make sure that a Thermal Interface Material is properly applied 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...
... making sure that the heatsink fits properly on the retention module base. • The retention module base is already installed on the motherboard upon purchase. • You do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction CPU Fan CPU.... Make sure that a Thermal Interface Material is properly applied 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...
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...Populated - Populated - DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: M2N-VM SE R Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 ... DIMM_A2 - Populated Populated DIMM_B2 - Populated DIMM_B1 - - Populated Populated 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction Populated - - - 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets.
...Populated - Populated - DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: M2N-VM SE R Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 ... DIMM_A2 - Populated Populated DIMM_B2 - Populated DIMM_B1 - - Populated Populated 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction Populated - - - 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets.
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...configuration (2), you may check the URLs below for third party comments on this issue: http://dlsvr01.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/4GB_Rev1.pdf http://www.intel.com/support/motherboards/server/sb/cs-016594.htm This motherboard can support 8 GB physical memory on the operating systems listed below. We recommend that you ... same vendor. Important notice on each slot. 32-bit 64-bit Windows® 2000 Advanced Server Windows® XP Professtional x64 Edition ASUS M2N-VM SE 1-15 aspx?SLanguage=en-us Under General Search, make the selections as shown, then click Search. Visit the...
...configuration (2), you may check the URLs below for third party comments on this issue: http://dlsvr01.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/4GB_Rev1.pdf http://www.intel.com/support/motherboards/server/sb/cs-016594.htm This motherboard can support 8 GB physical memory on the operating systems listed below. We recommend that you ... same vendor. Important notice on each slot. 32-bit 64-bit Windows® 2000 Advanced Server Windows® XP Professtional x64 Edition ASUS M2N-VM SE 1-15 aspx?SLanguage=en-us Under General Search, make the selections as shown, then click Search. Visit the...
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Failure to do not support DDR DIMMs. Do not install DDR DIMMs to both the motherboard and the components. 1. DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap 1 back in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 2 DDR2 ...
Failure to do not support DDR DIMMs. Do not install DDR DIMMs to both the motherboard and the components. 1. DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap 1 back in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 2 DDR2 ...