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Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii M2NBP-VM CSM specifications summary viii 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-...
Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii M2NBP-VM CSM specifications summary viii 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-...
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.../512KB L2 cache, which is based on it another standout in your package 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 drive cable I/O shield...
.../512KB L2 cache, which is based on it another standout in your package 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 drive cable I/O shield...
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...MediaShield storage management technology allowing easy RAID configuration (RAID 0 and RAID 1) for details. ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 1- See page 2-24 for Serial ATA 3Gb/s. PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect technology that speeds up to boost system performance...8209;to 1-16 for details. See page 1-20 for a cool and quiet operating environment. DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory which monitors system operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and frequency for details. The dual-channel DDR2 ...
...MediaShield storage management technology allowing easy RAID configuration (RAID 0 and RAID 1) for details. ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 1- See page 2-24 for Serial ATA 3Gb/s. PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect technology that speeds up to boost system performance...8209;to 1-16 for details. See page 1-20 for a cool and quiet operating environment. DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory which monitors system operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and frequency for details. The dual-channel DDR2 ...
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... need to buy a replacement BIOS chip. When the system hangs due to ensure quiet, cool and efficient operation. ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 1- See page 2-33 for details. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted.... ASUS MyLogo™ This feature allows you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. ...
... need to buy a replacement BIOS chip. When the system hangs due to ensure quiet, cool and efficient operation. ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 1- See page 2-33 for details. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted.... ASUS MyLogo™ This feature allows you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. ...
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... before handling components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. M2NBP-VM CSM ® M2NBP-VM CSM Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction The illustration below shows the location of...came with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that the system is detached from the wall socket before touching any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid ...
... before handling components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. M2NBP-VM CSM ® M2NBP-VM CSM Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction The illustration below shows the location of...came with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that the system is detached from the wall socket before touching any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid ...
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SEC_IDE 24.5cm (9.6in) ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 1- 1.5 Motherboard overview 1.5.1 Motherboard layout PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard DVI KBPWR ATX12V 24.5cm (9.6in) CPU_FAN PWR_FAN Super I/O FLOPPY DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B2 (64 ...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 USBPW56...
SEC_IDE 24.5cm (9.6in) ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 1- 1.5 Motherboard overview 1.5.1 Motherboard layout PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard DVI KBPWR ATX12V 24.5cm (9.6in) CPU_FAN PWR_FAN Super I/O FLOPPY DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B2 (64 ...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 USBPW56...
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The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. Do not overtighten the screws! Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. Doing so can damage the motherboard. 1.5.2 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the chassis in the image below. 1.5.3 Screw holes Place eight (8) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis M2NBP-VM CSM ® 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction
The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. Do not overtighten the screws! Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. Doing so can damage the motherboard. 1.5.2 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the chassis in the image below. 1.5.3 Screw holes Place eight (8) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis M2NBP-VM CSM ® 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction
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...correct orientation. The CPU fits in completely. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to a 90° -100° angle. M2NBP-VM CSM ® M2NBP-VM CSM CPU Socket AM2 2. The AM2 socket has a different pinout from the 940-pin socket designed for the AMD Athlon™ 64 X2...pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to ensure system stability. 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU. 1. ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 1- 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a 940-pin AM2 socket designed for the AMD Opteron™ processor. Locate the CPU socket on the socket and...
...correct orientation. The CPU fits in completely. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to a 90° -100° angle. M2NBP-VM CSM ® M2NBP-VM CSM CPU Socket AM2 2. The AM2 socket has a different pinout from the 940-pin socket designed for the AMD Athlon™ 64 X2...pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to ensure system stability. 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU. 1. ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 1- 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a 940-pin AM2 socket designed for the AMD Opteron™ processor. Locate the CPU socket on the socket and...
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... GND M2NBP-VM CSM ® M2NBP-VM CSM CPU fan connector Do not forget to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! 5. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket until it is in one correct orientation. Position the CPU above the socket such that came with a small triangle. 4. The lever clicks on the motherboard. Hardware...
... GND M2NBP-VM CSM ® M2NBP-VM CSM CPU fan connector Do not forget to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! 5. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket until it is in one correct orientation. Position the CPU above the socket such that came with a small triangle. 4. The lever clicks on the motherboard. Hardware...
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... • The retention module base is properly applied to remove the retention module base when installing the CPU or installing other motherboard components. • If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that you install the heatsink and ... mechanism. ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 1-11 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan The AMD Athlon™ 64/Sempron™ processor require a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to install the CPU heatsink and fan. 1. Make sure that a Thermal Interface Material is already installed on the motherboard upon purchase...
... • The retention module base is properly applied to remove the retention module base when installing the CPU or installing other motherboard components. • If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that you install the heatsink and ... mechanism. ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 1-11 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan The AMD Athlon™ 64/Sempron™ processor require a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to install the CPU heatsink and fan. 1. Make sure that a Thermal Interface Material is already installed on the motherboard upon purchase...
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... to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. 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...- A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a 240-pin footprint compared to prevent installation on a DDR DIMM socket. Populated Populated ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 1-13 Populated - Populated -
... to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. 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...- A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a 240-pin footprint compared to prevent installation on a DDR DIMM socket. Populated Populated ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 1-13 Populated - Populated -
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... one direction. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to the DDR2 DIMM sockets. 1.7.4 Removing a DIMM 2 To remove a DIMM: 1. ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 1-17 Remove the DIMM from the socket. 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Make sure to both the motherboard and the components. 1. The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in place and the DIMM is properly...
... one direction. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to the DDR2 DIMM sockets. 1.7.4 Removing a DIMM 2 To remove a DIMM: 1. ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 1-17 Remove the DIMM from the socket. 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Make sure to both the motherboard and the components. 1. The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in place and the DIMM is properly...
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... PCI steering* PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port* Numeric Data Processor Primary IDE Channel Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 A B C D used - - ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 1-19 When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ...
... PCI steering* PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port* Numeric Data Processor Primary IDE Channel Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 A B C D used - - ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 1-19 When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ...
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... devices Drive jumper setting Cable-Select or Master Cable-Select Master Slave Mode of the following modes to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of device(s) - PRI_IDE SEC_IDE M2NBP-VM CSM ® M2NBP-VM CSM IDE connectors PIN 1 ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 1-27 There are for Ultra DMA 133/100/66 IDE devices. Master Slave Master Slave Cable connector Black...
... devices Drive jumper setting Cable-Select or Master Cable-Select Master Slave Mode of the following modes to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of device(s) - PRI_IDE SEC_IDE M2NBP-VM CSM ® M2NBP-VM CSM IDE connectors PIN 1 ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 1-27 There are for Ultra DMA 133/100/66 IDE devices. Master Slave Master Slave Cable connector Black...
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..., then install the module to the fan connectors. 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 Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components.
..., then install the module to the fan connectors. 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 Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components.
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... sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card. Right Audio Channel Ground Ground Left Audio Channel M2NBP-VM CSM ® CD (black) M2NBP-VM CSM Internal audio connector 1-30 Chapter 1: Product introduction 7. Doing so will damage the motherboard! USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Optical drive audio in connector...
... sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card. Right Audio Channel Ground Ground Left Audio Channel M2NBP-VM CSM ® CD (black) M2NBP-VM CSM Internal audio connector 1-30 Chapter 1: Product introduction 7. Doing so will damage the motherboard! USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Optical drive audio in connector...
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... install the module to this connector to avail of the motherboard high-definition audio capability. • If you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector. See page 2-28 for serial (COM) port. M2NBP-VM CSM ® GND PRESENCE# SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR Azalia-compliant pin definition...97-compliant pin definition AAFP AGND NC NC NC MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L M2NBP-VM CSM Analog front panel connector • We recommend that the HD Audio item in the BIOS is for details. 1-32 Chapter 1: Product ...
... install the module to this connector to avail of the motherboard high-definition audio capability. • If you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector. See page 2-28 for serial (COM) port. M2NBP-VM CSM ® GND PRESENCE# SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR Azalia-compliant pin definition...97-compliant pin definition AAFP AGND NC NC NC MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L M2NBP-VM CSM Analog front panel connector • We recommend that the HD Audio item in the BIOS is for details. 1-32 Chapter 1: Product ...
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... icon. c. Click File from the Windows® desktop, then select My Computer. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk. 2.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. e. Select Create an MS-DOS startup disk from the format options field, then click Start. 2. DOS environment a. b. Windows® XP environment a. b. ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 2-
... icon. c. Click File from the Windows® desktop, then select My Computer. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk. 2.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. e. Select Create an MS-DOS startup disk from the format options field, then click Start. 2. DOS environment a. b. Windows® XP environment a. b. ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 2-
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...port. To update the BIOS using a DOS‑based utility. Save the BIOS file to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash 2 and press to enable it is built-in the BIOS chip so it.../21/2006 DATE: Unknown PATH: C:\M2NBP-VM CSM A: WIN98E C: NETTERM DRIVERS RECYCLED WUTEMP NEWFOL~1 INSTALL TEST-REB MSDOWNLD.TMP Note [Enter] Select [S] Save [ESC]Exit [Tab]Switch [Up/Down/Home/End] Move (2) Enter BIOS setup program. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to a floppy disk, then...
...port. To update the BIOS using a DOS‑based utility. Save the BIOS file to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash 2 and press to enable it is built-in the BIOS chip so it.../21/2006 DATE: Unknown PATH: C:\M2NBP-VM CSM A: WIN98E C: NETTERM DRIVERS RECYCLED WUTEMP NEWFOL~1 INSTALL TEST-REB MSDOWNLD.TMP Note [Enter] Select [S] Save [ESC]Exit [Tab]Switch [Up/Down/Home/End] Move (2) Enter BIOS setup program. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to a floppy disk, then...