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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 ... Express x16 slot 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 ... Express x16 slot 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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...or your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product... If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that your retailer. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Make...your power supply is broken, do not try to the correct voltage in your area. E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 7 vii 12/27/07 4:37:30 PM If possible, disconnect all power cables from ...
...or your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product... If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that your retailer. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Make...your power supply is broken, do not try to the correct voltage in your area. E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 7 vii 12/27/07 4:37:30 PM If possible, disconnect all power cables from ...
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...connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the standard package. Where to find more information Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Refer to perform when installing system components. viii E3608_M2N-VM-DVI....indb 8 12/27/07 4:37:30 PM This chapter also lists the hardware setup procedures that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: ...
...connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the standard package. Where to find more information Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Refer to perform when installing system components. viii E3608_M2N-VM-DVI....indb 8 12/27/07 4:37:30 PM This chapter also lists the hardware setup procedures that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: ...
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... 11 xi 12/27/07 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 port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 6-channel audio ports...
... 11 xi 12/27/07 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 port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 6-channel audio ports...
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...the socket to 90°-100° angle, otherwise the CPU does not fit in only one correct orientation. The CPU fits in completely. M2N-VM DVI R 2. ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 4 1- 12/27/07 4:38:01 PM The AM2 socket has a different pinout from the 940-pin socket designed for the AMD Athlon.../Athlon™ 64FX/Sempron™/AM2+ processor. Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to prevent bending the connectors on the motherboard. Socket lever Make sure that the socket lever is designed for the AM2 socket. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The...
...the socket to 90°-100° angle, otherwise the CPU does not fit in only one correct orientation. The CPU fits in completely. M2N-VM DVI R 2. ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 4 1- 12/27/07 4:38:01 PM The AM2 socket has a different pinout from the 940-pin socket designed for the AMD Athlon.../Athlon™ 64FX/Sempron™/AM2+ processor. Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to prevent bending the connectors on the motherboard. Socket lever Make sure that the socket lever is designed for the AM2 socket. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The...
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... triangle The CPU fits only in place, push down the socket lever to connect the CPU fan connector! The lever clicks on the motherboard. Position the CPU above the socket such that it fits in place. M2N-VM DVI R Do not forget to secure the CPU. When the CPU is locked. 6. Install a CPU heatsink and...
... triangle The CPU fits only in place, push down the socket lever to connect the CPU fan connector! The lever clicks on the motherboard. Position the CPU above the socket such that it fits in place. M2N-VM DVI R Do not forget to secure the CPU. When the CPU is locked. 6. Install a CPU heatsink and...
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...installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for the expansion card. 1-18 E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 13 Chapter 1: Product introduction 12/27/07 4:38:28 PM See Chapter 2 for later use ....already installed in a chassis). 3. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Failure to do so may ...the documentation that they support. Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Turn on the next page. 3.
...installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for the expansion card. 1-18 E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 13 Chapter 1: Product introduction 12/27/07 4:38:28 PM See Chapter 2 for later use ....already installed in a chassis). 3. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Failure to do so may ...the documentation that they support. Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Turn on the next page. 3.
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...S3 and S4 sleep modes. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you to additional USB ports. This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 500 mA on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in low power mode) using...M2N-VM DVI R 1-22 E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 3 Chapter 1: Product introduction 12/27/07 4:38:39 PM M2N-VM DVI R • The USB device wake-up . • The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in sleep mode. 3. The USBPW1-4 jumpers are for the internal USB connectors...
...S3 and S4 sleep modes. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you to additional USB ports. This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 500 mA on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in low power mode) using...M2N-VM DVI R 1-22 E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 3 Chapter 1: Product introduction 12/27/07 4:38:39 PM M2N-VM DVI R • The USB device wake-up . • The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in sleep mode. 3. The USBPW1-4 jumpers are for the internal USB connectors...
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... 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 Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. LAN (RJ-45) port. 1.10 Connectors 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1. PS/2 mouse port (green). This 15-pin...
... 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 Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. LAN (RJ-45) port. 1.10 Connectors 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1. PS/2 mouse port (green). This 15-pin...
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Remove the jumper caps only when you intend to this connector. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) This connector is for the provided floppy disk drive (FDD) signal cable. ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 6 1-25 12/27/07 4:38:46 PM Insert one end of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch cable to use the chassis...
Remove the jumper caps only when you intend to this connector. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) This connector is for the provided floppy disk drive (FDD) signal cable. ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 6 1-25 12/27/07 4:38:46 PM Insert one end of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch cable to use the chassis...
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... device jumpers have the same setting. 1-26 E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 7 Chapter 1: Product introduction 12/27/07 4:38:47 PM Connect the blue connector 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). If any device ...
... device jumpers have the same setting. 1-26 E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 7 Chapter 1: Product introduction 12/27/07 4:38:47 PM Connect the blue connector 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). If any device ...
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... 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, and JBOD configuration through the onboard controller. 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 Serial... compatible with 133 MB/s (Ultra DMA133). 4. See the page 2-16 for Serial ATA 3Gb/s hard disk and optical disk drives. 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...
... 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, and JBOD configuration through the onboard controller. 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 Serial... compatible with 133 MB/s (Ultra DMA133). 4. See the page 2-16 for Serial ATA 3Gb/s hard disk and optical disk drives. 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...
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M2N-VM DVI R 6. M2N-VM DVI R The S/PDIF module is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port(s). Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Only CPU Fan supports Q-Fan. DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each...1A~2.22A (26.64W max.) at the back of the connector. Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors. These are not jumpers! Connect the S/PDIF module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at +12V...
M2N-VM DVI R 6. M2N-VM DVI R The S/PDIF module is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port(s). Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Only CPU Fan supports Q-Fan. DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each...1A~2.22A (26.64W max.) at the back of the connector. Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors. These are not jumpers! Connect the S/PDIF module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at +12V...
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... USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to 480 Mbps connection speed. 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 receive... stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card. Optical drive audio in connector (4-pin CD) These connectors allow you to the USB connectors. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, USB910) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. 7. Doing so will damage the motherboard...
... USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to 480 Mbps connection speed. 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 receive... stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card. Optical drive audio in connector (4-pin CD) These connectors allow you to the USB connectors. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, USB910) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. 7. Doing so will damage the motherboard...
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...) port. M2N-VM DVI R 10. Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector. 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... 4:39:02 PM Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is set the item to avail of the system chassis. The serial port bracket (COM1) is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to [HD Audio]; M2N-VM DVI R • We recommend that supports...
...) port. M2N-VM DVI R 10. Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector. 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... 4:39:02 PM Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is set the item to avail of the system chassis. The serial port bracket (COM1) is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to [HD Audio]; M2N-VM DVI R • We recommend that supports...
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.../ PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for an ATX power supply. otherwise, the system will not boot up. • We recommend that the PSU has a minimum power rating of 300 W power rating. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 12 1-31 12/27/07 4:39...
.../ PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for an ATX power supply. otherwise, the system will not boot up. • We recommend that the PSU has a minimum power rating of 300 W power rating. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. ASUS M2N-VM DVI E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 12 1-31 12/27/07 4:39...
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LPT standardizes as a printer. M2N-VM DVI R 1 1-32 E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 13 Chapter 1: Product introduction 12/27/07 4:39:06 PM LPT connector The LPT (Line Printing Terminal) connector supports devices such as IEEE 1284, which is the parallel port interface on IBM PC-compatible computers. 12.
LPT standardizes as a printer. M2N-VM DVI R 1 1-32 E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 13 Chapter 1: Product introduction 12/27/07 4:39:06 PM LPT connector The LPT (Line Printing Terminal) connector supports devices such as IEEE 1284, which is the parallel port interface on IBM PC-compatible computers. 12.
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... on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode. • Hard disk drive activity LED This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. 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 when data is read from... or written to this connector. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. Connect the chassis power LED cable to the HDD...
... on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode. • Hard disk drive activity LED This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. 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 when data is read from... or written to this connector. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. Connect the chassis power LED cable to the HDD...