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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 1-13...
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 1-13...
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...8226; Seek professional assistance before you detect any area where it may become wet. • Place the product on it by yourself. E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 7 vii 12/27/07 4:37:30 PM If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you encounter technical problems... make sure all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are using an adapter or extension cord. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are not damaged. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system ...
...8226; Seek professional assistance before you detect any area where it may become wet. • Place the product on it by yourself. E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 7 vii 12/27/07 4:37:30 PM If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you encounter technical problems... make sure all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are using an adapter or extension cord. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are not damaged. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system ...
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... installing and configuring the motherboard. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. 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 documents are also provided. • Chapter 3: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the standard package. viii E3608_M2N-VM-DVI...
... installing and configuring the motherboard. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. 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 documents are also provided. • Chapter 3: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the standard package. viii E3608_M2N-VM-DVI...
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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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... Cool 'n' Quiet Technology, which is based on it another standout in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package 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...
... Cool 'n' Quiet Technology, which is based on it another standout in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package 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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...DVD, Blu-ray Disc. Dual channel DDR2 1066 DDR2 1066 memory provides great performance for Serial ATA 3Gb/s. Only AM2+ supports DDR2 1066. ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 3 1- 12/27/07 4:37:40 PM NVIDIA® GeForce™ 7050PV+nForce™ 630a The NVIDIA® GeForce™...applications on next generation memory technology. Dual-Core CPU Enjoy the extraordinary CPU power from the latest dual-core CPU. This motherboard provides excellent compatibility and flexibility by supporting either 64-bit or 32-bit architecture. Each controller can drive same or different ...
...DVD, Blu-ray Disc. Dual channel DDR2 1066 DDR2 1066 memory provides great performance for Serial ATA 3Gb/s. Only AM2+ supports DDR2 1066. ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 3 1- 12/27/07 4:37:40 PM NVIDIA® GeForce™ 7050PV+nForce™ 630a The NVIDIA® GeForce™...applications on next generation memory technology. Dual-Core CPU Enjoy the extraordinary CPU power from the latest dual-core CPU. This motherboard provides excellent compatibility and flexibility by supporting either 64-bit or 32-bit architecture. Each controller can drive same or different ...
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... 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 PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I /O jacks. Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology The motherboard supports next-generation SATA hard drives based on the new SATA 3Gb...with existing PCI specifications. See pages 1-24 for handling large amounts of data such as video, audio, and voice. S/PDIF digital sound ready The motherboard supports the S/PDIF technology. It allows RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10.
... 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 PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I /O jacks. Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology The motherboard supports next-generation SATA hard drives based on the new SATA 3Gb...with existing PCI specifications. See pages 1-24 for handling large amounts of data such as video, audio, and voice. S/PDIF digital sound ready The motherboard supports the S/PDIF technology. It allows RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10.
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... default settings in line with the European Union's Restriction on the use of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to safeguard consumers' health while minimizing the impact on your BIOS easily without entering the OS. ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 5 1- 12/27/07 4:37:44 PM S��e�e��p�a�...
... default settings in line with the European Union's Restriction on the use of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to safeguard consumers' health while minimizing the impact on your BIOS easily without entering the OS. ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 5 1- 12/27/07 4:37:44 PM S��e�e��p�a�...
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...sleep mode, or in any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that the ATX power supply is switched off mode. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that the system is a reminder that you install... before handling components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. M2N-VM DVI R 1- E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 1 Chapter 1: Product introduction 12/27/07 4:37:47 PM
...sleep mode, or in any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that the ATX power supply is switched off mode. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that the system is a reminder that you install... before handling components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. M2N-VM DVI R 1- E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 1 Chapter 1: Product introduction 12/27/07 4:37:47 PM
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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. Do not overtighten the screws! The edge with external ports goes 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 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. 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 chassis.
Doing so can damage the motherboard. Do not overtighten the screws! The edge with external ports goes 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 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. 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 chassis.
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... up to prevent bending the connectors on the motherboard. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a 940-pin AM2 socket designed for the AMD Opteron™ processor. M2N-VM DVI R 2. The CPU fits in completely. The... AM2 socket has a different pinout from the 940-pin socket designed for the AMD Athlon™ 64 X2/Athlon™ 64/Athlon™ 64FX/Sempron™/AM2+ processor. ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI...
... up to prevent bending the connectors on the motherboard. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a 940-pin AM2 socket designed for the AMD Opteron™ processor. M2N-VM DVI R 2. The CPU fits in completely. The... AM2 socket has a different pinout from the 940-pin socket designed for the AMD Athlon™ 64 X2/Athlon™ 64/Athlon™ 64FX/Sempron™/AM2+ processor. ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI...
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M2N-VM DVI R Do not forget to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! 5. Position the CPU above the ...until it is in place, push down the socket lever to secure the CPU. 3. The lever clicks on the motherboard. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to the CPU_FAN connector on the side tab to indicate that it ...fits in one correct orientation. Connect the CPU fan cable to plug this connector. 1-10 E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 5 Chapter 1: Product introduction 12/27/07 4:38:06 PM Small triangle Gold triangle The CPU fits only in place...
M2N-VM DVI R Do not forget to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! 5. Position the CPU above the ...until it is in place, push down the socket lever to secure the CPU. 3. The lever clicks on the motherboard. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to the CPU_FAN connector on the side tab to indicate that it ...fits in one correct orientation. Connect the CPU fan cable to plug this connector. 1-10 E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 5 Chapter 1: Product introduction 12/27/07 4:38:06 PM Small triangle Gold triangle The CPU fits only in place...
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... performance. 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...bracket lock Your boxed CPU heatsink and fan assembly should come with installation instructions 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 Make sure that a Thermal Interface Material is properly applied to the CPU ...
... performance. 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...bracket lock Your boxed CPU heatsink and fan assembly should come with installation instructions 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 Make sure that a Thermal Interface Material is properly applied to the CPU ...
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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 DIMM_B2 - - - Populated Populated DIMM_A2 - - - A DDR2 module has the same ...socket. DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. 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 Populated Populated Populated Sockets DIMM_B1 Populated - The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets...
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 DIMM_B2 - - - Populated Populated DIMM_A2 - - - A DDR2 module has the same ...socket. DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. 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 Populated Populated Populated Sockets DIMM_B1 Populated - The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets...
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...install a maximum of 2 GB DIMMs 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 however, the system can not use identical DDR2 DIMM pairs for better overclocking ...8226; For dual-channel configuration (2), you install only a maximum of installed memory will display less than the total size of physical memory installed The motherboard can support 8 GB physical memory on installing Windows® Vista / XP 32-bit version • If you are using a Windows 32-bit...
...install a maximum of 2 GB DIMMs 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 however, the system can not use identical DDR2 DIMM pairs for better overclocking ...8226; For dual-channel configuration (2), you install only a maximum of installed memory will display less than the total size of physical memory installed The motherboard can support 8 GB physical memory on installing Windows® Vista / XP 32-bit version • If you are using a Windows 32-bit...
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Single-sided / DS - CL Brand SS/ Part No. 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 Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-533 MHz capability Size Vendor Chip No. DS 256MB ...
Single-sided / DS - CL Brand SS/ Part No. 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 Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-533 MHz capability Size Vendor Chip No. DS 256MB ...
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Remove the DIMM from the socket. ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 12 1-17 12/27/07 4:38:28 PM Failure to do not support DDR DIMMs. Do not install DDR DIMMs to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Align a DIMM on the socket such that it flips out with a notch so that the notch on...
Remove the DIMM from the socket. ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 12 1-17 12/27/07 4:38:28 PM Failure to do not support DDR DIMMs. Do not install DDR DIMMs to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Align a DIMM on the socket such that it flips out with a notch so that the notch on...
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... Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for the expansion card. 1-18 E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 13 Chapter 1: Product introduction 12/27/07 4:38:28 PM Refer to use . 4. Install the software drivers for the card.... 2. 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. Turn on the next page. 3. The following sub‑sections ...
... Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for the expansion card. 1-18 E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 13 Chapter 1: Product introduction 12/27/07 4:38:28 PM Refer to use . 4. Install the software drivers for the card.... 2. 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. Turn on the next page. 3. The following sub‑sections ...