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Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide viii M2N-VM DVI 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...
Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide viii M2N-VM DVI 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...
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...to fix it by yourself. Do not place the product in municipal waste. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it may become wet. • Place the product on a stable surface. • If... or your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before using , contact your local power company. • If...) should not be placed in any damage, contact your retailer. E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 7 vii 12/27/07 4:37:30 PM
...to fix it by yourself. Do not place the product in municipal waste. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it may become wet. • Place the product on a stable surface. • If... or your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before using , contact your local power company. • If...) should not be placed in any damage, contact your retailer. E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 7 vii 12/27/07 4:37:30 PM
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... been added by your dealer. This chapter also lists the hardware setup procedures that comes with the motherboard package. 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. These...DVD that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Refer to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. viii E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 8 12/27/07 4:37:30 ...
... been added by your dealer. This chapter also lists the hardware setup procedures that comes with the motherboard package. 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. These...DVD that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Refer to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. viii E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 8 12/27/07 4:37:30 ...
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This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 1 12/27/07 4:37:34 PM
This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 1 12/27/07 4:37:34 PM
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... FX/ Sempron/AM2+ processors with 2MB/1MB/512KB L2 cache, which monitors system operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and frequency for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application CD Documentation ASUS M2N-VM DVI motherboard 1 x Serial ATA signal cable 1 x Serial ATA power cable 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable I/O shield...
... FX/ Sempron/AM2+ processors with 2MB/1MB/512KB L2 cache, which monitors system operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and frequency for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application CD Documentation ASUS M2N-VM DVI motherboard 1 x Serial ATA signal cable 1 x Serial ATA power cable 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable I/O shield...
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... HDCP compliant allowing playback of digital display devices such as LCD monitor. See page 1-24 for Serial ATA 3Gb/s. Only AM2+ supports DDR2 1066. This motherboard provides excellent compatibility and flexibility by supporting either 64-bit or 32-bit architecture. Dual channel DDR2 1066 DDR2 1066 memory provides great performance for... next generation technology to different resolution and refresh rates. See page 1-13 for 3D graphics and other memory demanding applications on next generation memory technology. ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 3 1- 12/27/07 4:37:40 PM
... HDCP compliant allowing playback of digital display devices such as LCD monitor. See page 1-24 for Serial ATA 3Gb/s. Only AM2+ supports DDR2 1066. This motherboard provides excellent compatibility and flexibility by supporting either 64-bit or 32-bit architecture. Dual channel DDR2 1066 DDR2 1066 memory provides great performance for... next generation technology to different resolution and refresh rates. See page 1-13 for 3D graphics and other memory demanding applications on next generation memory technology. ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 3 1- 12/27/07 4:37:40 PM
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...audio, and voice. See page 1-20 for details. It allows RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10. S/PDIF digital sound ready The motherboard supports the S/PDIF technology. This high speed interface is ideal for details. See page 1-23 for details. PCI Express features point‑to... powerful audio and speaker systems. 1- E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 4 Chapter 1: Product introduction 12/27/07 4:37:43 PM Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology The motherboard supports next-generation SATA hard drives based on the new SATA 3Gb/s storage specification. ...
...audio, and voice. See page 1-20 for details. It allows RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10. S/PDIF digital sound ready The motherboard supports the S/PDIF technology. This high speed interface is ideal for details. See page 1-23 for details. PCI Express features point‑to... powerful audio and speaker systems. 1- E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 4 Chapter 1: Product introduction 12/27/07 4:37:43 PM Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology The motherboard supports next-generation SATA hard drives based on the new SATA 3Gb/s storage specification. ...
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...ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 5 1- 12/27/07 4:37:44 PM When the system hangs due to ensure quiet, cool and efficient operation. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for details. See page 2-39 for each parameter. Green ASUS The motherboard... and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS Q-Fan technology ASUS Q-Fan technology intelligently adjusts CPU fan speeds according to system...
...ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 5 1- 12/27/07 4:37:44 PM When the system hangs due to ensure quiet, cool and efficient operation. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for details. See page 2-39 for each parameter. Green ASUS The motherboard... and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS Q-Fan technology ASUS Q-Fan technology intelligently adjusts CPU fan speeds according to system...
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... install or remove any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before removing or plugging in the bag that came with a standby power LED that the ATX power supply is detached ...that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before you install motherboard components or change any component, ensure that lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. M2N-VM DVI R 1- E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 1 Chapter 1: Product introduction 12/27/07 4:37:47 PM 1.4 ...
... install or remove any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before removing or plugging in the bag that came with a standby power LED that the ATX power supply is detached ...that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before you install motherboard components or change any component, ensure that lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. M2N-VM DVI R 1- E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 1 Chapter 1: Product introduction 12/27/07 4:37:47 PM 1.4 ...
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1.5 Motherboard overview 1.5.1 Motherboard layout CD R Lithium Cell CLRTC ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 2 1- 12/27/07 4:37:48 PM
1.5 Motherboard overview 1.5.1 Motherboard layout CD R Lithium Cell CLRTC ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 2 1- 12/27/07 4:37:48 PM
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Doing so can damage the motherboard. 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. Do not overtighten the screws! 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 DVI R 1- E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 3 Chapter 1: Product introduction 12/27/07 4:37:50 PM The edge with external ports goes to the chassis.
Doing so can damage the motherboard. 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. Do not overtighten the screws! 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 DVI R 1- E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 3 Chapter 1: Product introduction 12/27/07 4:37:50 PM The edge with external ports goes to the chassis.
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... correct orientation. Make sure you use a CPU is lifted up to prevent bending the connectors on the motherboard. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to a 90°-100° angle. M2N-VM DVI R 2. Socket lever Make sure that the socket lever is designed for the AMD Athlon™ ...; 64FX/Sempron™/AM2+ processor. 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 DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 4 1- 12/27/07 4:38:01 PM The AM2 socket has a different pinout from the 940-pin socket designed for the AMD Opteron...
... correct orientation. Make sure you use a CPU is lifted up to prevent bending the connectors on the motherboard. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to a 90°-100° angle. M2N-VM DVI R 2. Socket lever Make sure that the socket lever is designed for the AMD Athlon™ ...; 64FX/Sempron™/AM2+ processor. 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 DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 4 1- 12/27/07 4:38:01 PM The AM2 socket has a different pinout from the 940-pin socket designed for the AMD Opteron...
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... to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! 5. The lever clicks on the motherboard. Position the CPU above the socket such that came with a small triangle. 4. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! M2N-VM DVI R Do not forget to plug this connector. 1-10 E3608_M2N...
... to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! 5. The lever clicks on the motherboard. Position the CPU above the socket such that came with a small triangle. 4. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! M2N-VM DVI R Do not forget to plug this connector. 1-10 E3608_M2N...
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... for the CPU, heatsink, and the retention mechanism. ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 6 1-11 12/27/07 4:38:09 PM Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, making sure that the heatsink fits properly on the motherboard upon purchase. • You do not match the ...follow the latter. If the 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 the heatsink and fan assembly. Make ...
... for the CPU, heatsink, and the retention mechanism. ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 6 1-11 12/27/07 4:38:09 PM Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, making sure that the heatsink fits properly on the motherboard upon purchase. • You do not match the ...follow the latter. If the 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 the heatsink and fan assembly. Make ...
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Recommended memory configurations Mode Single-Channel Dual-channel (1) Dual-channel (2) DIMM_A1 - Populated ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 8 1-13 12/27/07 4:38:21 PM 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 DIMM_A2 - - - The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: M2N-VM DVI R Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets...
Recommended memory configurations Mode Single-Channel Dual-channel (1) Dual-channel (2) DIMM_A1 - Populated ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 8 1-13 12/27/07 4:38:21 PM 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 DIMM_A2 - - - The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: M2N-VM DVI R Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets...
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... system listed below. Important notice on each slot. 64-bit Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition Windows® Vista x64 Edition 1-14 E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 9 Chapter 1: Product introduction 12/27/07 4:38:22 PM install identical DIMMs in DIMM_A2 and DIMM_B2 (black sockets) • ... GB DIMMs on installing Windows® Vista / XP 32-bit version • If you install only a maximum of physical memory installed The motherboard can not use identical DDR2 DIMM pairs for system devices. • We recommend that you obtain memory modules from slot DIMM_A1 or DIMM_B1 for...
... system listed below. Important notice on each slot. 64-bit Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition Windows® Vista x64 Edition 1-14 E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 9 Chapter 1: Product introduction 12/27/07 4:38:22 PM install identical DIMMs in DIMM_A2 and DIMM_B2 (black sockets) • ... GB DIMMs on installing Windows® Vista / XP 32-bit version • If you install only a maximum of physical memory installed The motherboard can not use identical DDR2 DIMM pairs for system devices. • We recommend that you obtain memory modules from slot DIMM_A1 or DIMM_B1 for...
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Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2 DIMM modules for this motherboard. 1-16 E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 11 Chapter 1: Product introduction 12/27/07 4:38:24 PM DS 256MB 256MB 512MB 1G 512MB 1G 512MB 512MB Kingston Samsung Qimonda HY ...
Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2 DIMM modules for this motherboard. 1-16 E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 11 Chapter 1: Product introduction 12/27/07 4:38:24 PM DS 256MB 256MB 512MB 1G 512MB 1G 512MB 512MB Kingston Samsung Qimonda HY ...
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... the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket such that it flips out with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 12 1-17 12/27/07 4:38:28 PM Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. •...force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap 1 back in only one direction. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Failure to do not support DDR DIMMs. Do not install DDR DIMMs to unplug the power supply before adding or removing...
... the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket such that it flips out with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 12 1-17 12/27/07 4:38:28 PM Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. •...force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap 1 back in only one direction. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Failure to do not support DDR DIMMs. Do not install DDR DIMMs to unplug the power supply before adding or removing...
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...5. Secure the card to the chassis with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. 1-18 E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 13 Chapter 1: Product introduction 12/27/07 4:38:28 PM Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with... the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. 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. Make sure to install expansion cards. Align the card connector with...
...5. Secure the card to the chassis with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. See Chapter 2 for the expansion card. 1-18 E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 13 Chapter 1: Product introduction 12/27/07 4:38:28 PM Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with... the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. 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. Make sure to install expansion cards. Align the card connector with...