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... is based on 64-bit architecture. Before you for details. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction See page 1-10 for buying an ASUS® M2N-VM SE motherboard! 1.1 Welcome! It features 2000/1600 MT/s HyperTransport Bus, dual-channel un-buffered DDR2 800 memory support and AMD Cool...on it another standout in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following 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 ...
... is based on 64-bit architecture. Before you for details. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction See page 1-10 for buying an ASUS® M2N-VM SE motherboard! 1.1 Welcome! It features 2000/1600 MT/s HyperTransport Bus, dual-channel un-buffered DDR2 800 memory support and AMD Cool...on it another standout in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following 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 ...
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... transfer rates through simple , low-cost, high‑bandwidth asynchronous (real-time) data interfacing between devices and allows higher clockspeeds by carrying data in packets. ASUS M2N-VM SE 1- AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology The motherboard supports the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology, which features data transfer rates of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet...
... transfer rates through simple , low-cost, high‑bandwidth asynchronous (real-time) data interfacing between devices and allows higher clockspeeds by carrying data in packets. ASUS M2N-VM SE 1- AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology The motherboard supports the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology, which features data transfer rates of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet...
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...devoted special efforts to buy a replacement ROM chip. This protection eliminates the need to overclocking, C.P.R. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. ASUS M2N-VM SE 1- When the system hangs due to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. See page 2-6 for each parameter. eliminates the...and add style to launch the utility and update the BIOS without preparing a bootable diskette or using an OS-based flash utility. 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...
...devoted special efforts to buy a replacement ROM chip. This protection eliminates the need to overclocking, C.P.R. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. ASUS M2N-VM SE 1- When the system hangs due to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. See page 2-6 for each parameter. eliminates the...and add style to launch the utility and update the BIOS without preparing a bootable diskette or using an OS-based flash utility. 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...
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Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any motherboard component. This is switched off mode. M2N-VM SE R ASUS M2N-VM SE 1- The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord ...
Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any motherboard component. This is switched off mode. M2N-VM SE R ASUS M2N-VM SE 1- The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord ...
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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- Do not overtighten the screws! 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. Place this side towards. The edge with external ports goes to the chassis.
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- Do not overtighten the screws! 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. Place this side towards. The edge with external ports goes to the chassis.
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...secure the CPU. Connect the CPU fan cable to the CPU_FAN connector on the side tab to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! 5. ASUS M2N-VM SE 1-11 Small triangle Gold triangle The CPU fits only in place. When the CPU is locked. 6. The lever clicks on the motherboard. Position ... the CPU into the socket to indicate that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with the heatsink package. 7. M2N-VM SE R Do not forget to plug this connector. 3. Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that came with a small triangle. 4.
...secure the CPU. Connect the CPU fan cable to the CPU_FAN connector on the side tab to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! 5. ASUS M2N-VM SE 1-11 Small triangle Gold triangle The CPU fits only in place. When the CPU is locked. 6. The lever clicks on the motherboard. Position ... the CPU into the socket to indicate that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with the heatsink package. 7. M2N-VM SE R Do not forget to plug this connector. 3. Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that came with a small triangle. 4.
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Make sure that the retention bracket is in place. 4. otherwise, you cannot snap the retention bracket in place. 2. Push down the retention bracket lock on the retention mechanism to secure the heatsink and fan to the retention module base. ASUS M2N-VM SE 1-13 Align the other end of the retention bracket to the retention module base. 3. Attach one end of the retention bracket (near the retention bracket lock) to the module base. A clicking sound denotes that the fan and heatsink assembly perfectly fits the retention mechanism module base;
Make sure that the retention bracket is in place. 4. otherwise, you cannot snap the retention bracket in place. 2. Push down the retention bracket lock on the retention mechanism to secure the heatsink and fan to the retention module base. ASUS M2N-VM SE 1-13 Align the other end of the retention bracket to the retention module base. 3. Attach one end of the retention bracket (near the retention bracket lock) to the module base. A clicking sound denotes that the fan and heatsink assembly perfectly fits the retention mechanism module base;
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... not give users the benefit of manipulating this excess memory space. Visit the ASUS FAQ site for the latest Qualified Vendors List. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for further explanation: http://support.asus.com/faq/faq. Click the article titled "4GB memory installed but it may...support 8 GB physical memory on each slot. 32-bit 64-bit Windows® 2000 Advanced Server Windows® XP Professtional x64 Edition ASUS M2N-VM SE 1-15 * For dual-channel memory configuration (2), you install Windows® XP 32-bit version Operating System (OS), the limitation of ...
... not give users the benefit of manipulating this excess memory space. Visit the ASUS FAQ site for the latest Qualified Vendors List. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for further explanation: http://support.asus.com/faq/faq. Click the article titled "4GB memory installed but it may...support 8 GB physical memory on each slot. 32-bit 64-bit Windows® 2000 Advanced Server Windows® XP Professtional x64 Edition ASUS M2N-VM SE 1-15 * For dual-channel memory configuration (2), you install Windows® XP 32-bit version Operating System (OS), the limitation of ...
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... the yellow slots or the black slots as one module inserted in any slot as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. Single-sided DS - ASUS M2N-VM SE 1-17 C - Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2-800/667/533 MHz QVL.
... the yellow slots or the black slots as one module inserted in any slot as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. Single-sided DS - ASUS M2N-VM SE 1-17 C - Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2-800/667/533 MHz QVL.
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... power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that you intend to use . 4. ASUS M2N-VM SE 1-19 Make sure to the card. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it...
... power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that you intend to use . 4. ASUS M2N-VM SE 1-19 Make sure to the card. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it...
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ASUS M2N-VM SE 1-21 See PCIE controller setting on the PCI Express x16 slot. • If you install a PCIEx8 or x16 card in PCIEx16 slot, the onboard DVI ...
ASUS M2N-VM SE 1-21 See PCIE controller setting on the PCI Express x16 slot. • If you install a PCIEx8 or x16 card in PCIEx16 slot, the onboard DVI ...
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... the internal USB connectors that can connect to wake up the computer from S3 and S4 sleep modes. Set to +5VSB to additional USB ports. M2N-VM SE R USBPW12 USBPW34 USBPW56 USBPW78 USBPW910 • The USB device wake-up . • The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether.... otherwise, the system will not power up feature requires a power supply that you can provide 500mA on the +5VSB lead for the WiFi-AP module. ASUS M2N-VM SE 1-23 The USBPW56 is for each USB port;
... the internal USB connectors that can connect to wake up the computer from S3 and S4 sleep modes. Set to +5VSB to additional USB ports. M2N-VM SE R USBPW12 USBPW34 USBPW56 USBPW78 USBPW910 • The USB device wake-up . • The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether.... otherwise, the system will not power up feature requires a power supply that you can provide 500mA on the +5VSB lead for the WiFi-AP module. ASUS M2N-VM SE 1-23 The USBPW56 is for each USB port;
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ASUS M2N-VM SE 1-25 These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for a VGA monitor or other audio sources. 8. LAN port LED indications ACT/LINK LED ...
ASUS M2N-VM SE 1-25 These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for a VGA monitor or other audio sources. 8. LAN port LED indications ACT/LINK LED ...
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..., then connect the other end to configure a RAID 0, and RAID 1 set up Serial ATA RAID configurations. Refer to [IDE] by default. ASUS M2N-VM SE 1-27 Insert one end of the floppy disk drive. See section "2.4.5 Onboard Devices Configuration" for the provided floppy disk drive (FDD) signal cable.... Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) This connector is set . M2N-VM SE R The JMicron® RAID Controller item in the BIOS is for details. FLOPPY M2N-VM SE R 2. Set to [Raid] to use the connector to build a RAID set to Chapter 5 for a ...
..., then connect the other end to configure a RAID 0, and RAID 1 set up Serial ATA RAID configurations. Refer to [IDE] by default. ASUS M2N-VM SE 1-27 Insert one end of the floppy disk drive. See section "2.4.5 Onboard Devices Configuration" for the provided floppy disk drive (FDD) signal cable.... Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) This connector is set . M2N-VM SE R The JMicron® RAID Controller item in the BIOS is for details. FLOPPY M2N-VM SE R 2. Set to [Raid] to use the connector to build a RAID set to Chapter 5 for a ...
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...; Do not plug the MP3-In cable into the Audio-In connector. Connect the cable to this connector. ASUS M2N-VM SE 1-29 Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) This connector is removed or replaced. M2N-VM SE R 5. The chassis intrusion sensor or switch sends a high-level signal to the MP3IN connector, and enjoy ... component is for the MP3-In module that allows you intend to the MP3-In Module Quick Installation Guide or the ASUS FrontLinker™ user guide. M2N-VM SE R • The MP3-In module is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch.
...; Do not plug the MP3-In cable into the Audio-In connector. Connect the cable to this connector. ASUS M2N-VM SE 1-29 Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) This connector is removed or replaced. M2N-VM SE R 5. The chassis intrusion sensor or switch sends a high-level signal to the MP3IN connector, and enjoy ... component is for the MP3-In module that allows you intend to the MP3-In Module Quick Installation Guide or the ASUS FrontLinker™ user guide. M2N-VM SE R • The MP3-In module is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch.
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... connector is purchased separately. CPU fan, Chassis fan, and power fan connectors support Q-Fan function. The serial port bracket (COM) is for serial (COM) port. M2N-VM SE R ASUS M2N-VM SE 1-31 Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors. CPU, Chassis, Power, and Chip Fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN, 3-pin... each cable matches the ground pin of the system chassis. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. 7. These are not jumpers! M2N-VM SE R 8.
... connector is purchased separately. CPU fan, Chassis fan, and power fan connectors support Q-Fan function. The serial port bracket (COM) is for serial (COM) port. M2N-VM SE R ASUS M2N-VM SE 1-31 Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors. CPU, Chassis, Power, and Chip Fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN, 3-pin... each cable matches the ground pin of the system chassis. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. 7. These are not jumpers! M2N-VM SE R 8.
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... avail of the system chassis. See section "2.4.5 Onboard Device Configuration" for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port(s). ASUS M2N-VM SE 1-33 If you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to AC97 Audio. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin... SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. 11. M2N-VM SE R The S/PDIF module is for details.. 12. M2N-VM SE R • We recommend that supports either High Definition Audio or AC`97 audio standard. Connect the...
... avail of the system chassis. See section "2.4.5 Onboard Device Configuration" for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port(s). ASUS M2N-VM SE 1-33 If you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to AC97 Audio. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin... SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. 11. M2N-VM SE R The S/PDIF module is for details.. 12. M2N-VM SE R • We recommend that supports either High Definition Audio or AC`97 audio standard. Connect the...
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The plugs from the power supply are for an ATX power supply. M2N-VM SE R ASUS M2N-VM SE 1-35 The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • You must install a PSU with a higher power rating ...
The plugs from the power supply are for an ATX power supply. M2N-VM SE R ASUS M2N-VM SE 1-35 The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • You must install a PSU with a higher power rating ...
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The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the drop‑down you update the BIOS using this utility. click Auto Select. Click Next. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the 3. Select Update BIOS from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. ASUS M2N-VM SE 2- Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1.
The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the drop‑down you update the BIOS using this utility. click Auto Select. Click Next. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the 3. Select Update BIOS from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. ASUS M2N-VM SE 2- Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1.
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Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive. Windows® XP environment a. Insert a formatted, high density 1.44 MB floppy disk into the drive. c. ASUS M2N-VM SE 2- At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press . b. e. From the Open field, type D:\bootdisk\makeboot a: assuming that D: is your optical drive. b. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy ...
Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive. Windows® XP environment a. Insert a formatted, high density 1.44 MB floppy disk into the drive. c. ASUS M2N-VM SE 2- At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press . b. e. From the Open field, type D:\bootdisk\makeboot a: assuming that D: is your optical drive. b. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy ...