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... 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 1.7.2 Memory configurations 1-13 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM 1-17...
... 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 1.7.2 Memory configurations 1-13 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM 1-17...
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M2N-VM DVI specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Graphics Storage High Definition Audio LAN USB Manageability Special features Support AMD socket AM2 for AMD Athlon™ 64FX/ Athlon™ 64 X2...65533;e�t�e�c�t PHY Gigabit LAN Supports up to 10 USB 2.0/1.1 ports WfM2.0, DMI2.0, WOL by Ring, PME Wake Up ASUS Q-Fan ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2™ ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) from 200MHz to 300MHz at 1MHz increment Adjustable CPU Voltage at 0.025V increment (...
M2N-VM DVI specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Graphics Storage High Definition Audio LAN USB Manageability Special features Support AMD socket AM2 for AMD Athlon™ 64FX/ Athlon™ 64 X2...65533;e�t�e�c�t PHY Gigabit LAN Supports up to 10 USB 2.0/1.1 ports WfM2.0, DMI2.0, WOL by Ring, PME Wake Up ASUS Q-Fan ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2™ ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) from 200MHz to 300MHz at 1MHz increment Adjustable CPU Voltage at 0.025V increment (...
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...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... the items in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! It features 2000/1600 MT/s HyperTransport Bus, dual-channel un-buffered DDR2 1066 memory support and AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology. See page 1-9 for details. 1- E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 2 Chapter 1: Product introduction 12/27...
...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... the items in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! It features 2000/1600 MT/s HyperTransport Bus, dual-channel un-buffered DDR2 1066 memory support and AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology. See page 1-9 for details. 1- E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 2 Chapter 1: Product introduction 12/27...
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...to different resolution and refresh rates. 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. ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 3 1- 12/27/07 4:37:40 PM ...1,RAID10,RAID5) for 3D graphics and other memory demanding applications on next generation memory technology. Only AM2+ supports DDR2 1066. Dual-Core CPU Enjoy the extraordinary CPU power from the latest dual-core CPU. This motherboard provides excellent compatibility and flexibility by supporting either...
...to different resolution and refresh rates. 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. ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 3 1- 12/27/07 4:37:40 PM ...1,RAID10,RAID5) for 3D graphics and other memory demanding applications on next generation memory technology. Only AM2+ supports DDR2 1066. Dual-Core CPU Enjoy the extraordinary CPU power from the latest dual-core CPU. This motherboard provides excellent compatibility and flexibility by supporting either...
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..., 1 GB, and 2 GB unbuffered ECC/non-ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. Populated DIMM_B2 - - - Populated Populated DIMM_A2 - - - Populated ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 8 1-13 12/27/07 4:38:21 PM Recommended memory configurations Mode Single-Channel Dual-channel (1) Dual-channel (2) DIMM_A1 - 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline...
..., 1 GB, and 2 GB unbuffered ECC/non-ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. Populated DIMM_B2 - - - Populated Populated DIMM_A2 - - - Populated ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 8 1-13 12/27/07 4:38:21 PM Recommended memory configurations Mode Single-Channel Dual-channel (1) Dual-channel (2) DIMM_A1 - 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline...
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... the system will not cause any problem; install identical DIMMs in DIMM_A2 and DIMM_B2 (black sockets) • Always use this excess memory space and the system will display less than the total size of 2 GB DIMMs on the operating system listed below. For optimum .... • We recommend that you may install a maximum of physical memory installed The motherboard can support 8 GB physical memory 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...
... the system will not cause any problem; install identical DIMMs in DIMM_A2 and DIMM_B2 (black sockets) • Always use this excess memory space and the system will display less than the total size of 2 GB DIMMs on the operating system listed below. For optimum .... • We recommend that you may install a maximum of physical memory installed The motherboard can support 8 GB physical memory 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...
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.... • C*: Supports 4 modules inserted into both the yellow slots and the black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. Single-sided / DS - DS 256MB 256MB 512MB 1G 512MB 1G 512MB 512MB Kingston Samsung Qimonda HY Micron Corsair Kingmax ADATA KVR533D2N4/256 N/A...37DG20719 DIMM support A* B* C* SS - Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-533 MHz capability Size Vendor Chip No. 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
.... • C*: Supports 4 modules inserted into both the yellow slots and the black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. Single-sided / DS - DS 256MB 256MB 512MB 1G 512MB 1G 512MB 512MB Kingston Samsung Qimonda HY Micron Corsair Kingmax ADATA KVR533D2N4/256 N/A...37DG20719 DIMM support A* B* C* SS - Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-533 MHz capability Size Vendor Chip No. 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
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... boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 2 1-21 12/27/07 4:38:37 PM Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data...
... boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 2 1-21 12/27/07 4:38:37 PM Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data...
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...dual-VGA output. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for the function of the CPU/Memory, DVD player, and drivers will upgrade the playback quality. 10. DVI port. 4. Microphone port (pink). This port connects a microphone. This port connects a headphone or a speaker. ...USB) ports are available for a PS/2 keyboard. 1-24 E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 5 Chapter 1: Product introduction 12/27/07 4:38:44 PM This port connects a tape, CD, DVD player, or other protected content. • This motherboard comes with DVI-I. • To play HD DVD or Blu-Ray Disc, make...
...dual-VGA output. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for the function of the CPU/Memory, DVD player, and drivers will upgrade the playback quality. 10. DVI port. 4. Microphone port (pink). This port connects a microphone. This port connects a headphone or a speaker. ...USB) ports are available for a PS/2 keyboard. 1-24 E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 5 Chapter 1: Product introduction 12/27/07 4:38:44 PM This port connects a tape, CD, DVD player, or other protected content. • This motherboard comes with DVI-I. • To play HD DVD or Blu-Ray Disc, make...
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... Chipset settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in brackets, and is a brief description of the selected item. 2-14 E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 3 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 12/27/07 4:39:37 PM Configure DRAM Timing by SPD Memory Acceleration Mode DRAM Idle Timer DRAm Refresh Rate [Enabled] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] Graphic Adapter Priority Graphics Aperture...
... Chipset settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in brackets, and is a brief description of the selected item. 2-14 E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 3 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 12/27/07 4:39:37 PM Configure DRAM Timing by SPD Memory Acceleration Mode DRAM Idle Timer DRAm Refresh Rate [Enabled] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] Graphic Adapter Priority Graphics Aperture...
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... Size: 256MB AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory 2-20 E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 9 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 12/27/07 4:39:44 PM DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [SWDMA0] [SWDMA1] [SWDMA2] [MWDMA0] [MWDMA1...
... Size: 256MB AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory 2-20 E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 9 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 12/27/07 4:39:44 PM DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [SWDMA0] [SWDMA1] [SWDMA2] [MWDMA0] [MWDMA1...
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ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 10 2-21 12/27/07 4:39:47 PM allows you to malfunction. Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. ... Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB Configuration Adjust System Frequency/Voltage etc. 2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration Configure System Frequency/Voltage AI Overclocking Chipset Voltage Memory Voltage [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] AI Overclocking [Auto] Allows selection of the preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] - loads the standard settings for stability when...
ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 10 2-21 12/27/07 4:39:47 PM allows you to malfunction. Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. ... Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP USB Configuration Adjust System Frequency/Voltage etc. 2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration Configure System Frequency/Voltage AI Overclocking Chipset Voltage Memory Voltage [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] AI Overclocking [Auto] Allows selection of the preset overclocking configuration options: [Auto] - loads the standard settings for stability when...
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...PCI bus. Configuration options: [100] [101] [102] [103] ... [150] Chipset Voltage [Auto] Allows you to select the Memory Voltage mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [1.2V] [1.3V] Memory Voltage [Auto] Allows you to select the Chipset Voltage mode. Use the < > and < > keys to the table below for...CPU Frequency [200] Displays the frequency sent by the BIOS. Configuration options: [Auto] [1.850V] [1.900V] [1.950V] [2.000V] 2-22 E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 11 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 12/27/07 4:39:48 PM The following item appears only when the AI Overclocking item is set to [...
...PCI bus. Configuration options: [100] [101] [102] [103] ... [150] Chipset Voltage [Auto] Allows you to select the Memory Voltage mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [1.2V] [1.3V] Memory Voltage [Auto] Allows you to select the Chipset Voltage mode. Use the < > and < > keys to the table below for...CPU Frequency [200] Displays the frequency sent by the BIOS. Configuration options: [Auto] [1.850V] [1.900V] [1.950V] [2.000V] 2-22 E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 11 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 12/27/07 4:39:48 PM The following item appears only when the AI Overclocking item is set to [...
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Select an item then press to malfunction. Advanced Chipset Setting WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to display the sub-menu. Memory Controller Southbridge Configuration Hyper Transport Configuration Memory Options & Information Memory Controller Memory Controller Memory Configuration ECC Configuration Power Down Control [Auto] ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 14 2-25 12/27/07 4:39:51 PM 2.4.3 Chipset The Chipset menu allows you to change the advanced chipset settings.
Select an item then press to malfunction. Advanced Chipset Setting WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to display the sub-menu. Memory Controller Southbridge Configuration Hyper Transport Configuration Memory Options & Information Memory Controller Memory Controller Memory Configuration ECC Configuration Power Down Control [Auto] ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 14 2-25 12/27/07 4:39:51 PM 2.4.3 Chipset The Chipset menu allows you to change the advanced chipset settings.
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...the DRAM spe will be programmed regardless. Memclock Value [200 MHz] Sets the memory clock mode limit. Configuration options: [Auto] [5 CLK] [6 CLK] ~ [18 CLK] 2-26 E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 15 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 12/27/07 4:39:53 PM If Manual...Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] Select the DRAM Frequency programing method. Memclock Mode [Auto] Sets the memory clock mode. Memory Configuration Memory Configuration Memory Setting: 266MHz-4.0-4-4-11-2T Memclock Mode CAS Latency (CL) TRCD TRP TRAS Command Timing (2T mode) MCT Timing Mode Bank Interleaving...
...the DRAM spe will be programmed regardless. Memclock Value [200 MHz] Sets the memory clock mode limit. Configuration options: [Auto] [5 CLK] [6 CLK] ~ [18 CLK] 2-26 E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 15 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 12/27/07 4:39:53 PM If Manual...Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] Select the DRAM Frequency programing method. Memclock Mode [Auto] Sets the memory clock mode. Memory Configuration Memory Configuration Memory Setting: 266MHz-4.0-4-4-11-2T Memclock Mode CAS Latency (CL) TRCD TRP TRAS Command Timing (2T mode) MCT Timing Mode Bank Interleaving...
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Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Memory Hole Remapping [Enabled] Enables or disables the memory remapping around memory hole. Configuration options: [Auto] [1T] [2T] MCT Timing Mode [Auto] Sets the MCT Timing Mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 16 2-27 12/27/07 4:39:53 PM Command Timing (2T mode) [Auto] Sets the Command Timing...
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Memory Hole Remapping [Enabled] Enables or disables the memory remapping around memory hole. Configuration options: [Auto] [1T] [2T] MCT Timing Mode [Auto] Sets the MCT Timing Mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 16 2-27 12/27/07 4:39:53 PM Command Timing (2T mode) [Auto] Sets the Command Timing...
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...[5.12us] [10.2us] [20.5us] [41.0us] [81.9us] [163.8us] [327.7us] [655.4us] Power Down Control [Auto] Allows DIMMs to report and correct memory errors automatically maintaining system integrity. Configuration options: [Disabled] [40ns] [80ns] [160na] [320ns] [640ns] [1.28us] [2.56us] [5.12us] [10.2us] [20.5us] [41...the data cache BG Scrub RAM to be corrected when idle. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] 2-28 Chapter 2: BIOS setup E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 17 12/27/07 4:39:55 PM ECC Configuration ECC Configuration DRAM ECC Enable 4-Bit ECC Mode DRAM SCRUB REDIRECT DRAM BG Scrub...
...[5.12us] [10.2us] [20.5us] [41.0us] [81.9us] [163.8us] [327.7us] [655.4us] Power Down Control [Auto] Allows DIMMs to report and correct memory errors automatically maintaining system integrity. Configuration options: [Disabled] [40ns] [80ns] [160na] [320ns] [640ns] [1.28us] [2.56us] [5.12us] [10.2us] [20.5us] [41...the data cache BG Scrub RAM to be corrected when idle. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] 2-28 Chapter 2: BIOS setup E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 17 12/27/07 4:39:55 PM ECC Configuration ECC Configuration DRAM ECC Enable 4-Bit ECC Mode DRAM SCRUB REDIRECT DRAM BG Scrub...
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...: lets the operating system configure Plug and Play (PnP) devices not required for legacy ISA devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-32 Chapter 2: BIOS setup E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 21 12/27/07 4:40:03 PM The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices..., and setting the memory size block for boot if your system has a Plug and Play operating system. When set to [PCI Device] No: lets the BIOS configure all ...
...: lets the operating system configure Plug and Play (PnP) devices not required for legacy ISA devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-32 Chapter 2: BIOS setup E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 21 12/27/07 4:40:03 PM The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices..., and setting the memory size block for boot if your system has a Plug and Play operating system. When set to [PCI Device] No: lets the BIOS configure all ...