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... support and AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology. Before you for details. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction See page 1-9 for buying an ASUS® M2NBP-VM CSM motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it another standout in the long line of ...with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application CD Documentation ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 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 ...
... support and AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology. Before you for details. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction See page 1-9 for buying an ASUS® M2NBP-VM CSM motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it another standout in the long line of ...with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application CD Documentation ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 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 ...
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... graphics processing unit (GPU) Northbridge supports Microsoft® DirectX 9.0 Shader Model 3.0, dual VGA out (RGB and DVI-D), NVIDIA® PureVideo Technology with existing PCI specifications. ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 1- PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect technology that speeds up to 1-16 for Serial ATA 3Gb/s. This...
... graphics processing unit (GPU) Northbridge supports Microsoft® DirectX 9.0 Shader Model 3.0, dual VGA out (RGB and DVI-D), NVIDIA® PureVideo Technology with existing PCI specifications. ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 1- PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect technology that speeds up to 1-16 for Serial ATA 3Gb/s. This...
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...in case the system hangs due to ensure quiet, cool and efficient operation. ASUS MyLogo™ This feature allows you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 1- No need to overclocking, C.P.R. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The ...C.P.R. See page 2-37 for details. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you to open the system chassis...
...in case the system hangs due to ensure quiet, cool and efficient operation. ASUS MyLogo™ This feature allows you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 1- No need to overclocking, C.P.R. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The ...C.P.R. See page 2-37 for details. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you to open the system chassis...
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... PARALLEL PORT VGA USBPW12 USB12 CHA_FAN1 LAN_USB34 Top:Line In Center:Line Out Bottom:Mic In 88E1116 USBPW34 nVIDIA® Quadro® NVS210S GPU PCIEX1_1 M2NBP-VM CSM PCIEX16 ® PCI1 CHA_FAN2 4Mb BIOS PRI_IDE nVIDIA® nForce™430B SATA3 SATA4 SATA1 SATA2 AD 1986A CD AAFP SB_PWR PCI2 SPDIF_OUT USBPW78... CHASSIS USB56 USB78 CLRTC COM1 TPM PANEL Refer to 1.10 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. SEC_IDE 24.5cm (9.6in) ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 1-
... PARALLEL PORT VGA USBPW12 USB12 CHA_FAN1 LAN_USB34 Top:Line In Center:Line Out Bottom:Mic In 88E1116 USBPW34 nVIDIA® Quadro® NVS210S GPU PCIEX1_1 M2NBP-VM CSM PCIEX16 ® PCI1 CHA_FAN2 4Mb BIOS PRI_IDE nVIDIA® nForce™430B SATA3 SATA4 SATA1 SATA2 AD 1986A CD AAFP SB_PWR PCI2 SPDIF_OUT USBPW78... CHASSIS USB56 USB78 CLRTC COM1 TPM PANEL Refer to 1.10 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. SEC_IDE 24.5cm (9.6in) ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 1-
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... before installing the CPU. • Connect the chassis fan cables to the CHA_FAN1/2 connectors to prevent bending the connectors on the motherboard. M2NBP-VM CSM ® M2NBP-VM CSM CPU Socket AM2 2. ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 1- The AM2 socket has a different pinout from the 940-pin socket designed for the AMD Athlon™ 64 X2/Athlon™...
... before installing the CPU. • Connect the chassis fan cables to the CHA_FAN1/2 connectors to prevent bending the connectors on the motherboard. M2NBP-VM CSM ® M2NBP-VM CSM CPU Socket AM2 2. ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 1- The AM2 socket has a different pinout from the 940-pin socket designed for the AMD Athlon™ 64 X2/Athlon™...
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... assembly. If the instructions in this section do not have to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you use only qualified heatsink and fan assembly. ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 1-11 Follow these steps to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance.
... assembly. If the instructions in this section do not have to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you use only qualified heatsink and fan assembly. ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 1-11 Follow these steps to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance.
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... Single Channel Dual-channel (1) Dual-channel (2) DIMM_A1 Populated Populated Populated Sockets DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 - - Populated - Populated Populated ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 1-13 Populated Populated DIMM_B2 - DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. A DDR2 module has... a DDR DIMM socket. Populated - The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 M2NBP-VM CSM ® M2NBP-VM CSM 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 1.7.2 Memory configurations You...
... Single Channel Dual-channel (1) Dual-channel (2) DIMM_A1 Populated Populated Populated Sockets DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 - - Populated - Populated Populated ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 1-13 Populated Populated DIMM_B2 - DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. A DDR2 module has... a DDR DIMM socket. Populated - The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 M2NBP-VM CSM ® M2NBP-VM CSM 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 1.7.2 Memory configurations You...
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... when pressing the retaining clips. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. Align a DIMM on the socket. 3. Remove the DIMM from the socket. ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 1-17 DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap 1 back in only one direction. Failure to do not support DDR...
... when pressing the retaining clips. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. Align a DIMM on the socket. 3. Remove the DIMM from the socket. ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 1-17 DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap 1 back in only one direction. Failure to do not support DDR...
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... card inoperable. When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments; ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 1-19 used - - - - Standard interrupt assignments IRQ Priority 0 1 1 2 2 - 3 11 4 12 5 13 6 14 7 15 8 3 9 4 10 5 11 6 12 7 13 8 14 9 15 10 Standard Function System Timer Keyboard...
... card inoperable. When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments; ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 1-19 used - - - - Standard interrupt assignments IRQ Priority 0 1 1 2 2 - 3 11 4 12 5 13 6 14 7 15 8 3 9 4 10 5 11 6 12 7 13 8 14 9 15 10 Standard Function System Timer Keyboard...
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.... For system failure due to pins 2-3. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 1-21 To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Remove the onboard battery. 3. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. 1.9 Jumpers...the battery. 5. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! M2NBP-VM CSM ® CLRTC 12 23 Normal Clear CMOS M2NBP-VM CSM Clear RTC RAM (Default) You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to ...
.... For system failure due to pins 2-3. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 1-21 To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Remove the onboard battery. 3. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. 1.9 Jumpers...the battery. 5. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! M2NBP-VM CSM ® CLRTC 12 23 Normal Clear CMOS M2NBP-VM CSM Clear RTC RAM (Default) You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to ...
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This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 500 mA on the keyboard (the default is the Space Bar). Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you to wake up feature. M2NBP-VM CSM ® KBPWR 2 1 +5V (Default) 3 2 +5VSB M2NBP-VM CSM Keyboard power setting ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 1-23 Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up the computer when you press a key on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS. 3.
This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 500 mA on the keyboard (the default is the Space Bar). Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you to wake up feature. M2NBP-VM CSM ® KBPWR 2 1 +5V (Default) 3 2 +5VSB M2NBP-VM CSM Keyboard power setting ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 1-23 Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up the computer when you press a key on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS. 3.
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... Headset 2-speaker Line In Line Out Mic In Headset 4-speaker Surround Out Front Speaker Out Mic Headset 6-speaker Surround Out Front Speaker Out Center/Bass 7. ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 1-25 This port connects a Digital Visual Interface (DVI-D) card. 11. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. USB 2.0 ports...
... Headset 2-speaker Line In Line Out Mic In Headset 4-speaker Surround Out Front Speaker Out Mic Headset 6-speaker Surround Out Front Speaker Out Center/Bass 7. ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 1-25 This port connects a Digital Visual Interface (DVI-D) card. 11. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. USB 2.0 ports...
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If any device jumper is removed to PIN 1. PRI_IDE SEC_IDE M2NBP-VM CSM ® M2NBP-VM CSM IDE connectors PIN 1 ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 1-27 Single device Two devices Drive jumper setting Cable-Select or Master Cable-Select Master Slave Mode of the following modes to configure your ...
If any device jumper is removed to PIN 1. PRI_IDE SEC_IDE M2NBP-VM CSM ® M2NBP-VM CSM IDE connectors PIN 1 ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 1-27 Single device Two devices Drive jumper setting Cable-Select or Master Cable-Select Master Slave Mode of the following modes to configure your ...
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...components. PWR_FAN CPU_FAN CPU_FAN PWR_FAN GND +12V Rotation CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND CHA_FAN1 M2NBP-VM CSM ® CHA_FAN2 M2NBP-VM CSM Fan connectors CHA_FAN1 Rotation +12V GND CHA_FAN2 Rotation +12V GND 6. Connect the S/PDIF module cable to ...These are not jumpers! Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. +5V SPDIFOUT GND M2NBP-VM CSM ® SPDIF_OUT M2NBP-VM CSM Digital audio connector ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 1-29 Only CPU Fan and CHA_Fan1 connectors support Q-Fan2 function. Do not forget to connect the fan...
...components. PWR_FAN CPU_FAN CPU_FAN PWR_FAN GND +12V Rotation CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND CHA_FAN1 M2NBP-VM CSM ® CHA_FAN2 M2NBP-VM CSM Fan connectors CHA_FAN1 Rotation +12V GND CHA_FAN2 Rotation +12V GND 6. Connect the S/PDIF module cable to ...These are not jumpers! Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. +5V SPDIFOUT GND M2NBP-VM CSM ® SPDIF_OUT M2NBP-VM CSM Digital audio connector ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 1-29 Only CPU Fan and CHA_Fan1 connectors support Q-Fan2 function. Do not forget to connect the fan...
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TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data. A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. M2NBP-VM CSM ® TPM 1 M2NBP-VM CSM TPM connector • The TPM module is purchased separately . CK_33M_TPM LFRAMEn LRESETn LAD3 +3.3V LAD0 +3.3V X GND X X GPIO2 GPIO LAD2 LAD1 GND X SERIRQ X X ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 1-31 9.
TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data. A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. M2NBP-VM CSM ® TPM 1 M2NBP-VM CSM TPM connector • The TPM module is purchased separately . CK_33M_TPM LFRAMEn LRESETn LAD3 +3.3V LAD0 +3.3V X GND X X GPIO2 GPIO LAD2 LAD1 GND X SERIRQ X X ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 1-31 9.
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... PSON# Ground Ground Ground -5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts Ground +3 Volts +3 Volts Ground +5 Volts Ground +5 Volts Ground Power OK +5V Standby +12 Volts +12 Volts +3 Volts ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 1-33 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are designed to connect the 4-pin ATX +12 V power plug; 12. The plugs...
... PSON# Ground Ground Ground -5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts Ground +3 Volts +3 Volts Ground +5 Volts Ground +5 Volts Ground Power OK +5V Standby +12 Volts +12 Volts +3 Volts ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 1-33 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are designed to connect the 4-pin ATX +12 V power plug; 12. The plugs...
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click Auto Select. Click Next. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 2- Launch the ASUS Update utility from 3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest the Internet option from the you update the BIOS using this utility. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or drop‑down menu, then click Next.
click Auto Select. Click Next. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 2- Launch the ASUS Update utility from 3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest the Internet option from the you update the BIOS using this utility. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or drop‑down menu, then click Next.
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... appears. Do either one of the following to create a bootable floppy disk. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press . e. ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 2- Click File from the menu, then select Format. Windows® XP environment a. c. Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive. 2.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk...
... appears. Do either one of the following to create a bootable floppy disk. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press . e. ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 2- Click File from the menu, then select Format. Windows® XP environment a. c. Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive. 2.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk...
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...format. At the prompt, type awdflash then press Message: Please input File Name! . For M2NBP-VM-CSM DATE: 04/13/2006 Flash Type - Copy the AwardBIOS Flash Utility (awdflash.exe) from the ASUS web site. The Award BIOS Flash Utility screen appears. 6. PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH floppy disk...can be updated using this utility. 1. All Rights Reserved of the For M2NBP-VM-CSM DATE: 04/13/2006 Flash Type - Follow these instructions to Program: M2NBPVM.bin Message: Do You Want To Save Bios (Y/N) ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 2- PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH File Name to update the BIOS using ...
...format. At the prompt, type awdflash then press Message: Please input File Name! . For M2NBP-VM-CSM DATE: 04/13/2006 Flash Type - Copy the AwardBIOS Flash Utility (awdflash.exe) from the ASUS web site. The Award BIOS Flash Utility screen appears. 6. PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH floppy disk...can be updated using this utility. 1. All Rights Reserved of the For M2NBP-VM-CSM DATE: 04/13/2006 Flash Type - Follow these instructions to Program: M2NBPVM.bin Message: Do You Want To Save Bios (Y/N) ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 2- PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH File Name to update the BIOS using ...
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...as: 0113.bin Message: Please wait... 4. Press when the utility For M2NBP-VM CSM DATE: 04/13/2006 prompts you to File! Type a filename for the current BIOS file in the AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.17 BIOS file to the floppy disk, (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd.... Save current BIOS as : Message: Please wait... 3. The utility saves the current AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.17 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 2- Save current BIOS as field, For M2NBP-VM CSM DATE: 04/13/2006 then press . Flash Type - Make sure that the floppy disk, CD ROM...
...as: 0113.bin Message: Please wait... 4. Press when the utility For M2NBP-VM CSM DATE: 04/13/2006 prompts you to File! Type a filename for the current BIOS file in the AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.17 BIOS file to the floppy disk, (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd.... Save current BIOS as : Message: Please wait... 3. The utility saves the current AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.17 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 2- Save current BIOS as field, For M2NBP-VM CSM DATE: 04/13/2006 then press . Flash Type - Make sure that the floppy disk, CD ROM...