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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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... Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. The symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that all power cables are connected. E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 7 vii 12/27/07 4:37:30 PM Please check local regulations for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are... assistance before using , contact your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that the product (electrical and electronic equipment, Mercury-containing button cell battery) should not be placed in your retailer. If you are...
... Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. The symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that all power cables are connected. E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 7 vii 12/27/07 4:37:30 PM Please check local regulations for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are... assistance before using , contact your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that the product (electrical and electronic equipment, Mercury-containing button cell battery) should not be placed in your retailer. If you are...
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...VM-DVI.indb 8 12/27/07 4:37:30 PM About this guide is organized This manual contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. This chapter also lists the hardware setup procedures that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard...parameters are not part of the jumpers and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. How this guide This user guide ...
...VM-DVI.indb 8 12/27/07 4:37:30 PM About this guide is organized This manual contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. This chapter also lists the hardware setup procedures that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard...parameters are not part of the jumpers and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. How this guide This user guide ...
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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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... CPU voltage and frequency for details. 1- E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 2 Chapter 1: Product introduction 12/27/07 4:37:38 PM See page 1-9 for buying an ASUS® M2N-VM DVI motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies... missing, contact your retailer. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Latest processor technology The motherboard supports AMD socket AM2 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...
... CPU voltage and frequency for details. 1- E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 2 Chapter 1: Product introduction 12/27/07 4:37:38 PM See page 1-9 for buying an ASUS® M2N-VM DVI motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies... missing, contact your retailer. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Latest processor technology The motherboard supports AMD socket AM2 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...
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...demand for more powerful processing capability. 64-bit CPU support 64-bit computing, the next generation technology to different resolution and refresh rates. ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 3 1- 12/27/07 4:37:40 PM DVI Interface DVI (Digital Visual Interface) provides high visual quality of HD DVD,... for Serial ATA 3Gb/s. Dual-Core CPU Enjoy the extraordinary CPU power from the latest dual-core CPU. The interface of this motherboard supports dual VGA output of both DVI-D and RGB, and is HDCP compliant allowing playback of digital display devices such as LCD monitor. ...
...demand for more powerful processing capability. 64-bit CPU support 64-bit computing, the next generation technology to different resolution and refresh rates. ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 3 1- 12/27/07 4:37:40 PM DVI Interface DVI (Digital Visual Interface) provides high visual quality of HD DVD,... for Serial ATA 3Gb/s. Dual-Core CPU Enjoy the extraordinary CPU power from the latest dual-core CPU. The interface of this motherboard supports dual VGA output of both DVI-D and RGB, and is HDCP compliant allowing playback of digital display devices such as LCD monitor. ...
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PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I /O jacks. 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 Gigabit LAN solution Gigabit LAN is the ...The S/PDIF technology turns your computer into the audio I /O interconnect technology that speeds up the PCI bus. Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology The motherboard supports next-generation SATA hard drives based on the new SATA 3Gb/s storage specification. It allows RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10. ...
PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I /O jacks. 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 Gigabit LAN solution Gigabit LAN is the ...The S/PDIF technology turns your computer into the audio I /O interconnect technology that speeds up the PCI bus. Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology The motherboard supports next-generation SATA hard drives based on the new SATA 3Gb/s storage specification. It allows RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10. ...
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...and update the BIOS without preparing a bootable diskette or using an OS-based flash utility. ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 5 1- 12/27/07 4:37:44 PM ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. Simply... setting for details. See page 2-39 for details. Green ASUS The motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). Simply press the predefined hotkey to overclocking. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in...
...and update the BIOS without preparing a bootable diskette or using an OS-based flash utility. ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 5 1- 12/27/07 4:37:44 PM ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. Simply... setting for details. See page 2-39 for details. Green ASUS The motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). Simply press the predefined hotkey to overclocking. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in...
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...the power supply. This is a reminder that you install or remove any component, ensure that lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before handling ...place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with a standby power LED that the ATX power supply is switched off mode. 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
...the power supply. This is a reminder that you install or remove any component, ensure that lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before handling ...place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with a standby power LED that the ATX power supply is switched off mode. 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. 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. The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. 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
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. The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. 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
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... bending the connectors on the motherboard. Socket lever Make sure that the socket lever is designed for the AM2 socket. Make sure you use a CPU is lifted up to 90°-100° angle, otherwise the CPU does not fit in only one correct orientation. M2N-VM DVI R 2. The CPU ...it up to a 90°-100° angle. ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 4 1- 12/27/07 4:38:01 PM Locate the CPU socket on the socket and damaging the CPU! 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU. 1. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a 940-pin AM2 socket designed for ...
... bending the connectors on the motherboard. Socket lever Make sure that the socket lever is designed for the AM2 socket. Make sure you use a CPU is lifted up to 90°-100° angle, otherwise the CPU does not fit in only one correct orientation. M2N-VM DVI R 2. The CPU ...it up to a 90°-100° angle. ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 4 1- 12/27/07 4:38:01 PM Locate the CPU socket on the socket and damaging the CPU! 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU. 1. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a 940-pin AM2 socket designed for ...
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... to the CPU_FAN connector on the side tab to secure the CPU. M2N-VM DVI R Do not forget to plug this connector. 1-10 E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 5 Chapter 1: Product introduction 12/27/07 4:38:06 PM The lever clicks on the motherboard. Small triangle Gold triangle The CPU fits only in place, push down...
... to the CPU_FAN connector on the side tab to secure the CPU. M2N-VM DVI R Do not forget to plug this connector. 1-10 E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 5 Chapter 1: Product introduction 12/27/07 4:38:06 PM The lever clicks on the motherboard. Small triangle Gold triangle The CPU fits only in place, push down...
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...heatsink on top of the installed CPU, making sure that the heatsink fits properly on the motherboard upon purchase. • You do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 6 1-11 12/27/07 4:38:09 PM Follow these steps to ensure ... module base. • The retention module base 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. ...
...heatsink on top of the installed CPU, making sure that the heatsink fits properly on the motherboard upon purchase. • You do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 6 1-11 12/27/07 4:38:09 PM Follow these steps to ensure ... module base. • The retention module base 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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...-Channel Dual-channel (1) Dual-channel (2) DIMM_A1 - Populated DIMM_B2 - - - Populated ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 8 1-13 12/27/07 4:38:21 PM DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. Populated Populated Populated Sockets DIMM_B1 Populated - 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline...
...-Channel Dual-channel (1) Dual-channel (2) DIMM_A1 - Populated DIMM_B2 - - - Populated ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 8 1-13 12/27/07 4:38:21 PM DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. Populated Populated Populated Sockets DIMM_B1 Populated - 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline...
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...may 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 You may : - install identical DIMMs in DIMM_A2 and DIMM_B2 (black sockets)... 32-bit version operating system without the Physical Address Extension (PAE) support, the system will allocate a certain amount 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-...
...may 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 You may : - install identical DIMMs in DIMM_A2 and DIMM_B2 (black sockets)... 32-bit version operating system without the Physical Address Extension (PAE) support, the system will allocate a certain amount 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-...
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... inserted into both the yellow slots and the black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. 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 Single-sided / DS - CL Brand SS/ Part...
... inserted into both the yellow slots and the black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. 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 Single-sided / DS - CL Brand SS/ Part...
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...DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with a notch so that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket. 3. ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 12 1-17 12/27/07 4:38:28 PM Remove the DIMM from the socket. Align a DIMM on the socket such that... sockets. 1.7.4 Removing a DIMM 2 To remove a DIMM: 11 1. Failure to do not support DDR DIMMs. Do not install DDR DIMMs to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 3 2. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unplug the power supply before...
...DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with a notch so that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket. 3. ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 12 1-17 12/27/07 4:38:28 PM Remove the DIMM from the socket. Align a DIMM on the socket such that... sockets. 1.7.4 Removing a DIMM 2 To remove a DIMM: 11 1. Failure to do not support DDR DIMMs. Do not install DDR DIMMs to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 3 2. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unplug the power supply before...
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Secure the card to the chassis with the screw you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. See Chapter 2 for the card. 2. Refer to the tables on BIOS setup. 2. Install the software ... the card. Turn on the slot. 5. Keep the screw for the expansion card. 1-18 E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 13 Chapter 1: Product introduction 12/27/07 4:38:28 PM Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. 1.8 Expansion slots...
Secure the card to the chassis with the screw you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. See Chapter 2 for the card. 2. Refer to the tables on BIOS setup. 2. Install the software ... the card. Turn on the slot. 5. Keep the screw for the expansion card. 1-18 E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 13 Chapter 1: Product introduction 12/27/07 4:38:28 PM Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. 1.8 Expansion slots...