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... the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to this equipment. The use of shielded cables for connection of Communications. Canadian Department of Communications Statement This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for compliance could void...installed and used in a particular installation. This class B digital apparatus complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. vi E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 6 12/27/07 4:37:29 PM Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Canadian ICES-003. This equipment ...
... the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to this equipment. The use of shielded cables for connection of Communications. Canadian Department of Communications Statement This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for compliance could void...installed and used in a particular installation. This class B digital apparatus complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. vi E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 6 12/27/07 4:37:29 PM Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Canadian ICES-003. This equipment ...
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...a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that 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. •...temperature extremes. Do not place the product in municipal waste. E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 7 vii 12/27/07 4:37:30 PM If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before the signal cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using , contact ...
...a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that 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. •...temperature extremes. Do not place the product in municipal waste. E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 7 vii 12/27/07 4:37:30 PM If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before the signal cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using , contact ...
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... 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 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 are subject to change without notice. x 8.8 in . E3608_M2N-VM-DVI...
... 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 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 are subject to change without notice. x 8.8 in . E3608_M2N-VM-DVI...
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... 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 ASUS motherboard support CD User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! See page 2-23 for details. It features 2000/1600...
... 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 ASUS motherboard support CD User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! See page 2-23 for details. It features 2000/1600...
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... shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. 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... or plugging in any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off mode. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before handling components to avoid damaging them due to...
... shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. 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... or plugging in any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off mode. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before handling components to avoid damaging them due to...
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...on the side tab to secure the CPU. Small triangle Gold triangle The CPU fits only in place. The lever clicks on the motherboard. Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with the heatsink...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 Carefully insert the CPU into the socket to connect the CPU fan connector! 3. Position the CPU above the socket such that came with a small triangle. 4. M2N-VM DVI R Do not ...
...on the side tab to secure the CPU. Small triangle Gold triangle The CPU fits only in place. The lever clicks on the motherboard. Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with the heatsink...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 Carefully insert the CPU into the socket to connect the CPU fan connector! 3. Position the CPU above the socket such that came with a small triangle. 4. M2N-VM DVI R Do not ...
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... sensor or switch. Insert one end of the floppy disk drive. ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 6 1-25 12/27/07 4:38:46 PM By default, the pins labeled "Chassis Signal" and "Ground" are shorted with a covered Pin 5. 2. Connect one end of the cable to this connector, then connect the other end to the signal...
... sensor or switch. Insert one end of the floppy disk drive. ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 6 1-25 12/27/07 4:38:46 PM By default, the pins labeled "Chassis Signal" and "Ground" are shorted with a covered Pin 5. 2. Connect one end of the cable to this connector, then connect the other end to the signal...
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...to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of device(s) Master Slave Master Slave Cable connector Black Black Gray Black or gray • Pin 20 on the IDE connector is removed to configure your device(s). Drive jumper setting Single device Two devices Cable-Select or Master Cable-Select ...on the Ultra DMA cable connector. If any device jumper is for Ultra DMA 133/100/66 IDE devices. IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) The onboard IDE connector is set as "Cable-Select," make sure all other device jumpers have the same setting. 1-26 E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 7 Chapter ...
...to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of device(s) Master Slave Master Slave Cable connector Black Black Gray Black or gray • Pin 20 on the IDE connector is removed to configure your device(s). Drive jumper setting Single device Two devices Cable-Select or Master Cable-Select ...on the Ultra DMA cable connector. If any device jumper is for Ultra DMA 133/100/66 IDE devices. IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) The onboard IDE connector is set as "Cable-Select," make sure all other device jumpers have the same setting. 1-26 E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 7 Chapter ...
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...ATA 3Gb/s hard disk and optical disk drives. The data transfer rate of the Serial ATA 3Gb/s is backward compatible with 133 MB/s (Ultra DMA133). ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 8 1-27 12/27/07 4:38:49 PM The Serial ATA 3Gb/s is faster than the standard parallel ATA with Serial ATA 1.5Gb/s specification.... M2N-VM DVI R Important note on how to configure RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, and JBOD, refer to the RAID manual in the BIOS to [RAID Mode]. ...
...ATA 3Gb/s hard disk and optical disk drives. The data transfer rate of the Serial ATA 3Gb/s is backward compatible with 133 MB/s (Ultra DMA133). ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 8 1-27 12/27/07 4:38:49 PM The Serial ATA 3Gb/s is faster than the standard parallel ATA with Serial ATA 1.5Gb/s specification.... M2N-VM DVI R Important note on how to configure RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, and JBOD, refer to the RAID manual in the BIOS to [RAID Mode]. ...
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...M2N-VM DVI R The S/PDIF module is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port(s). CPU and Chassis Fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350mA~740mA (8.88W max.) or a total of the system chassis. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard... components. Connect the S/PDIF module cable to this connector, then install the module to the fan connectors on the fan connectors. Connect the fan...
...M2N-VM DVI R The S/PDIF module is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port(s). CPU and Chassis Fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350mA~740mA (8.88W max.) or a total of the system chassis. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard... components. Connect the S/PDIF module cable to this connector, then install the module to the fan connectors on the fan connectors. Connect the fan...
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... comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. M2N-VM DVI R ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 10 1-29 12/27/07 4:38:59 PM M2N-VM DVI R Never connect a 1394 cable to 480 Mbps connection speed. The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. 8. Doing so will damage the motherboard! USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, USB910) These connectors are...
... comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. M2N-VM DVI R ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 10 1-29 12/27/07 4:38:59 PM M2N-VM DVI R Never connect a 1394 cable to 480 Mbps connection speed. The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. 8. Doing so will damage the motherboard! USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, USB910) These connectors are...
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...97 front panel audio module to this connector, set to this connector. M2N-VM DVI R 10. Connect the serial port module cable to the connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the motherboard high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a...65533;�f�o�r��d�e��ta��il�s�. 1-30 E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 11 Chapter 1: Product introduction 12/27/07 4:39:02 PM M2N-VM DVI R • We recommend that supports either High Definition Audio or AC`97 audio standard. 9. Serial...
...97 front panel audio module to this connector, set to this connector. M2N-VM DVI R 10. Connect the serial port module cable to the connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the motherboard high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a...65533;�f�o�r��d�e��ta��il�s�. 1-30 E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 11 Chapter 1: Product introduction 12/27/07 4:39:02 PM M2N-VM DVI R • We recommend that supports either High Definition Audio or AC`97 audio standard. 9. Serial...
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...button. The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to this connector. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to the HDD. • System warning speaker This 4-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. The IDE LED lights up when...LED. ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 14 1-33 12/27/07 4:39:08 PM System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. 13. M2N-VM DVI R • System power LED This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. Connect the chassis power LED cable to ...
...button. The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to this connector. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to the HDD. • System warning speaker This 4-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. The IDE LED lights up when...LED. ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 14 1-33 12/27/07 4:39:08 PM System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. 13. M2N-VM DVI R • System power LED This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. Connect the chassis power LED cable to ...