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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 ...1-20 1.9 Jumpers 1-21 1.10 Connectors 1-23 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1-23 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1-25 E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 3 iii 12/27/07 4:37:24 PM
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 ...1-20 1.9 Jumpers 1-21 1.10 Connectors 1-23 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1-23 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1-25 E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 3 iii 12/27/07 4:37:24 PM
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...PM x 8.8 in . M2N-VM DVI specifications summary BIOS features Rear panel I/O Internal I/O connectors Support CD contents Accessary Form Factor 8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.4 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x VGA Out port 1 x DVI port 1 x PS/2...x LPT connector 1 x S/PDIF Out connector 1 x System panel connector 3 x USB 2.0 connectors for 6 additional USB 2.0 ports 24-pin EATX power connector 4-pin x ATX 12V power connector Chassis intrusion connector Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Live Update utility Anti-virus software (OEM version) 1 x SATA...
...PM x 8.8 in . M2N-VM DVI specifications summary BIOS features Rear panel I/O Internal I/O connectors Support CD contents Accessary Form Factor 8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.4 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x VGA Out port 1 x DVI port 1 x PS/2...x LPT connector 1 x S/PDIF Out connector 1 x System panel connector 3 x USB 2.0 connectors for 6 additional USB 2.0 ports 24-pin EATX power connector 4-pin x ATX 12V power connector Chassis intrusion connector Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Live Update utility Anti-virus software (OEM version) 1 x SATA...
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... Speed LED Status Description OFF 10 Mbps connection ORANGE 100 Mbps connection GREEN 1 Gbps connection ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 4 1-23 12/27/07 4:38:43 PM PS/2 mouse port (green). 1.10 Connectors 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1. LAN (RJ-45) port. This port is for a PS/2 mouse. 2.
... Speed LED Status Description OFF 10 Mbps connection ORANGE 100 Mbps connection GREEN 1 Gbps connection ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 4 1-23 12/27/07 4:38:43 PM PS/2 mouse port (green). 1.10 Connectors 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1. LAN (RJ-45) port. This port is for a PS/2 mouse. 2.
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... module to a slot opening at the back of the motherboard high-definition audio capability. • If you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set to this connector. Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that you want to connect a high...BIOS is for a serial (COM) port. 9. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is set the item to avail of the system chassis. Serial port connectors (10-1 pin COM1) The connector is purchased separately. M2N-VM DVI R • We recommend that supports either High Definition ...
... module to a slot opening at the back of the motherboard high-definition audio capability. • If you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set to this connector. Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that you want to connect a high...BIOS is for a serial (COM) port. 9. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is set the item to avail of the system chassis. Serial port connectors (10-1 pin COM1) The connector is purchased separately. M2N-VM DVI R • We recommend that supports either High Definition ...
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...and blinks when the system is in SLEEP or SOFT-OFF mode depending on the BIOS settings. ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 14 1-33 12/27/07 4:39:08 PM The system power LED lights up or flashes ...speaker This 4-pin connector is for the system power button. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. M2N-VM DVI R • System power LED This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. Pressing the power switch ... connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.
...and blinks when the system is in SLEEP or SOFT-OFF mode depending on the BIOS settings. ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 14 1-33 12/27/07 4:39:08 PM The system power LED lights up or flashes ...speaker This 4-pin connector is for the system power button. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. M2N-VM DVI R • System power LED This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. Pressing the power switch ... connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.
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Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Front Panel Select [HD Audio] Allows you to set the iGPU Frame Buffer Size. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 18 2-29 12/27/07 4:39:56 PM Configuration options: [PCIE-> PCI-> IGP] [IGP ->PCI -> PCIE] ...Primary Graphics Adapter [PCIE-> PCI -> IGP] iGPU Frame Buffer Detect [Auto] iGPU Frame Buffer Size [32MB] AZALIA Audio [Enabled] Front Panel Select [HD Audio] OnBoard LAN [Auto] OnBoard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] SouthBridge ACPI HPET TABLE [Enabled] Display Device Priority, from high ...
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Front Panel Select [HD Audio] Allows you to set the iGPU Frame Buffer Size. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 18 2-29 12/27/07 4:39:56 PM Configuration options: [PCIE-> PCI-> IGP] [IGP ->PCI -> PCIE] ...Primary Graphics Adapter [PCIE-> PCI -> IGP] iGPU Frame Buffer Detect [Auto] iGPU Frame Buffer Size [32MB] AZALIA Audio [Enabled] Front Panel Select [HD Audio] OnBoard LAN [Auto] OnBoard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] SouthBridge ACPI HPET TABLE [Enabled] Display Device Priority, from high ...