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...WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ...OF USE OR DATA, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. ii E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 2 12/27/07 4:37:24 PM E3608 Third Edition V3 ...
...WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ...OF USE OR DATA, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. ii E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 2 12/27/07 4:37:24 PM E3608 Third Edition V3 ...
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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 1.7.2 Memory...
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 1.7.2 Memory...
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M2N-VM DVI specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Graphics ...65533;�p�ro�c�e��s�s�o�r Maximum shared memory of 256 MB Supports DVI-D with �m�a�x��. �re��s�o�lu��ti...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...
M2N-VM DVI specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Graphics ...65533;�p�ro�c�e��s�s�o�r Maximum shared memory of 256 MB Supports DVI-D with �m�a�x��. �re��s�o�lu��ti...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...
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.../27/07 4:37:33 PM 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 keyboard...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 cable 1 x SATA power cable 1 x UltraDMA 133/100 cable 1 x FDD cable 1 x I/O Shield User's manual uATX: 9.6 in . (24.4cm x 22.4cm) *Specifications ...
.../27/07 4:37:33 PM 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 keyboard...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 cable 1 x SATA power cable 1 x UltraDMA 133/100 cable 1 x FDD cable 1 x I/O Shield User's manual uATX: 9.6 in . (24.4cm x 22.4cm) *Specifications ...
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...1-23 for details. 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...detects peripherals plugged into a high-end entertainment system with existing PCI specifications. PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I /O jacks. Gigabit LAN ...amounts of data such as video, audio, and voice. S/PDIF digital sound ready The motherboard supports the S/PDIF technology. The S/PDIF technology turns your computer into the audio I...
...1-23 for details. 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...detects peripherals plugged into a high-end entertainment system with existing PCI specifications. PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I /O jacks. Gigabit LAN ...amounts of data such as video, audio, and voice. S/PDIF digital sound ready The motherboard supports the S/PDIF technology. The S/PDIF technology turns your computer into the audio I...
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... installed on the PCI Express x1 slot. 1.8.6 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard has supports PCI Express x16 graphic cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. The figure shows a LAN card installed on the PCI Express x16 slot. 1-20 E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 1 Chapter 1: Product introduction 12/27/07 4:38:35 PM The...
... installed on the PCI Express x1 slot. 1.8.6 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard has supports PCI Express x16 graphic cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. The figure shows a LAN card installed on the PCI Express x16 slot. 1-20 E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 1 Chapter 1: Product introduction 12/27/07 4:38:35 PM The...
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The Serial ATA 3Gb/s is faster than the standard parallel ATA with Serial ATA 1.5Gb/s specification. ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 8 1-27 12/27/07 4:38:49 PM The data transfer rate of the Serial ATA 3Gb/s is backward compatible with 133 MB/s ... and optical disk drives. 4. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for details. M2N-VM DVI R Important note on Serial ATA Install the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 before using these connectors, set using Serial ATA. • For detailed instructions...
The Serial ATA 3Gb/s is faster than the standard parallel ATA with Serial ATA 1.5Gb/s specification. ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 8 1-27 12/27/07 4:38:49 PM The data transfer rate of the Serial ATA 3Gb/s is backward compatible with 133 MB/s ... and optical disk drives. 4. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for details. M2N-VM DVI R Important note on Serial ATA Install the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 before using these connectors, set using Serial ATA. • For detailed instructions...
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These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. M2N-VM DVI R ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 10 1-29 12/27/07 4:38:59 PM Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then ...Optical drive audio in connector (4-pin CD) These connectors allow you to the USB connectors. M2N-VM DVI R Never connect a 1394 cable to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card. Doing so will damage the motherboard! 7. The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. 8.
These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. M2N-VM DVI R ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 10 1-29 12/27/07 4:38:59 PM Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then ...Optical drive audio in connector (4-pin CD) These connectors allow you to the USB connectors. M2N-VM DVI R Never connect a 1394 cable to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card. Doing so will damage the motherboard! 7. The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. 8.
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... Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus.com/PowerSupplyCalculator/ PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for an ATX power supply. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. M2N-VM DVI R • We recommend that you use an ATX 12 V Specification 2.0‑compliant power supply unit (PSU... may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • Do not forget to install additional devices. ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 12 1-31 12/27/07 4:39:05 PM This PSU type has 24-pin and 4-pin power plugs. • If...
... Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus.com/PowerSupplyCalculator/ PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for an ATX power supply. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. M2N-VM DVI R • We recommend that you use an ATX 12 V Specification 2.0‑compliant power supply unit (PSU... may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • Do not forget to install additional devices. ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 12 1-31 12/27/07 4:39:05 PM This PSU type has 24-pin and 4-pin power plugs. • If...
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... select the item and press . 2.2.6 Configuration fields These fields show the values for that 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 Advanced Chipset settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in brackets, and is highlighted when selected....sub-menu. Some of the navigation keys differ from one screen to another. 2.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for the menu items. If an item is user‑configurable, you can change the value of a field, select it then press to...
... select the item and press . 2.2.6 Configuration fields These fields show the values for that 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 Advanced Chipset settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in brackets, and is highlighted when selected....sub-menu. Some of the navigation keys differ from one screen to another. 2.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for the menu items. If an item is user‑configurable, you can change the value of a field, select it then press to...
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...Selects the type of the appropriate IDE device type. Setting to Auto allows automatic selection of IDE drive. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 6 2-17 12/27/07 4:39:42 PM Select CDROM if you are not user-configurable. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Block... transfer from and to the device occurs one sector at a time if the device supports multi-sector transfer feature. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. There is a separate sub-menu for each IDE device. 2.3.5 Primary IDE Master/Slave While entering Setup...
...Selects the type of the appropriate IDE device type. Setting to Auto allows automatic selection of IDE drive. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 6 2-17 12/27/07 4:39:42 PM Select CDROM if you are not user-configurable. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Block... transfer from and to the device occurs one sector at a time if the device supports multi-sector transfer feature. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. There is a separate sub-menu for each IDE device. 2.3.5 Primary IDE Master/Slave While entering Setup...
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...+ : 1800MHz : 2 System Memory Usable 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 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.3.7 System Information This menu gives you...
...+ : 1800MHz : 2 System Memory Usable 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 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.3.7 System Information This menu gives you...
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...[Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] Select the DRAM Frequency programing method. 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 Configuration options: [Auto] [3 CLK] [4 CLK] [5 CLK] [6 CLK] TRP [Auto] Sets the TRP mode. If... Auto, the DRAM speed will not exceed the specific value. Configuration options: [400 MHz] [533 MHz] [ 667 MHz] [ 800 MHz] CAS Latency (CL) [Auto] Sets the CAS Latency (CL) mode.
...[Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] Select the DRAM Frequency programing method. 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 Configuration options: [Auto] [3 CLK] [4 CLK] [5 CLK] [6 CLK] TRP [Auto] Sets the TRP mode. If... Auto, the DRAM speed will not exceed the specific value. Configuration options: [400 MHz] [533 MHz] [ 667 MHz] [ 800 MHz] CAS Latency (CL) [Auto] Sets the CAS Latency (CL) mode.
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...detect the presence of PCI/PnP devices. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 22 2-33 12/27/07 4:40:05 PM Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Legacy USB Support [Enabled] Allows you to display ...of USB devices at startup. USB 1.1 Controller [Enabled] Enables or disables the USB 1.1 Controller. When set to [PCI Device], the specific IRQ is detected, the item shows None. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is enabled. IRQ-xx assigned to ...
...detect the presence of PCI/PnP devices. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 22 2-33 12/27/07 4:40:05 PM Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Legacy USB Support [Enabled] Allows you to display ...of USB devices at startup. USB 1.1 Controller [Enabled] Enables or disables the USB 1.1 Controller. When set to [PCI Device], the specific IRQ is detected, the item shows None. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is enabled. IRQ-xx assigned to ...
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Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 24 2-35 12/27/07 4:40:06 PM When set to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). 2.5 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) features...
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 24 2-35 12/27/07 4:40:06 PM When set to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). 2.5 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) features...
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Select Ignored if you do not wish to the chassis, the specific field shows N/A. VCORE Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. Chassis ... options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 26 2-37 12/27/07 4:40:07 PM If the fan is not connected to display the detected speed. If the fan is not connected to display the detected temperatures. Smart Q-Fan Function [Disabled] Allows you do not wish to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. CPU...
Select Ignored if you do not wish to the chassis, the specific field shows N/A. VCORE Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. Chassis ... options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 26 2-37 12/27/07 4:40:07 PM If the fan is not connected to display the detected speed. If the fan is not connected to display the detected temperatures. Smart Q-Fan Function [Disabled] Allows you do not wish to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. CPU...
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Click an icon to display the ASUS contact information. ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 9 3- 12/27/07 4:40:31 PM You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide. 3.2.7 Other information The icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the motherboard. 3.2.6 ASUS Contact information Click the Contact tab to display the specified information. Motherboard Info Displays the general specifications of the support CD.
Click an icon to display the ASUS contact information. ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 9 3- 12/27/07 4:40:31 PM You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide. 3.2.7 Other information The icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the motherboard. 3.2.6 ASUS Contact information Click the Contact tab to display the specified information. Motherboard Info Displays the general specifications of the support CD.