User Guide
Page 12
... above items is damaged or missing, contact 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 ASUS motherboard support CD User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! See page 1-9 for buying an ASUS® M2NBP-VM CSM motherboard! It features 2000/1600 MT/s HyperTransport Bus, dual-channel un-buffered DDR2 800 ...
... above items is damaged or missing, contact 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 ASUS motherboard support CD User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! See page 1-9 for buying an ASUS® M2NBP-VM CSM motherboard! It features 2000/1600 MT/s HyperTransport Bus, dual-channel un-buffered DDR2 800 ...
User Guide
Page 13
... 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- DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory which monitors system operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and frequency for Serial ATA 3Gb/s. See...
... 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- DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory which monitors system operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and frequency for Serial ATA 3Gb/s. See...
User Guide
Page 15
C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 1- No need to overclocking. ASUS Q-Fan 2 ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology intelligently adjusts both CPU fan and chassis fan speeds... 2-6 for details. See page 2-37 for details. See page 2-10 for details. ASUS EZ Flash 2 With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to the BIOS default settings in case when the BIOS codes and data are... corrupted. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you can easily update the system BIOS even before...
C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 1- No need to overclocking. ASUS Q-Fan 2 ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology intelligently adjusts both CPU fan and chassis fan speeds... 2-6 for details. See page 2-37 for details. See page 2-10 for details. ASUS EZ Flash 2 With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to the BIOS default settings in case when the BIOS codes and data are... corrupted. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you can easily update the system BIOS even before...
User Guide
Page 17
... 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-
User Guide
Page 19
... and damaging the CPU! • Make sure that the socket lever is designed for the AM2 socket. The CPU fits in completely. M2NBP-VM CSM ® M2NBP-VM CSM CPU Socket AM2 2. ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 1- Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to a 90° -100° angle. Make sure you...
... and damaging the CPU! • Make sure that the socket lever is designed for the AM2 socket. The CPU fits in completely. M2NBP-VM CSM ® M2NBP-VM CSM CPU Socket AM2 2. ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 1- Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to a 90° -100° angle. Make sure you...
User Guide
Page 21
... Retention bracket Retention bracket lock Your boxed CPU heatsink and fan assembly should come with installation instructions for the CPU, heatsink, and the retention 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...
... Retention bracket Retention bracket lock Your boxed CPU heatsink and fan assembly should come with installation instructions for the CPU, heatsink, and the retention 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...
User Guide
Page 23
... footprint compared to prevent installation on a DDR DIMM socket. 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 may install 256 ... Sockets DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 - - Populated Populated Populated - DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. Populated Populated DIMM_B2 - Populated Populated ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 1-13 Populated - Populated -
... footprint compared to prevent installation on a DDR DIMM socket. 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 may install 256 ... Sockets DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 - - Populated Populated Populated - DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. Populated Populated DIMM_B2 - Populated Populated ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 1-13 Populated - Populated -
User Guide
Page 27
... unlock the DIMM. 11 1 DDR2 DIMM notch Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. 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. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward...
... unlock the DIMM. 11 1 DDR2 DIMM notch Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. 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. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward...
User Guide
Page 29
... 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 IRQ assignments for ISA or PCI devices. 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...
... 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 IRQ assignments for ISA or PCI devices. 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...
User Guide
Page 31
... 2-3. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the cap back to re-enter data. ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 1-21 To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Reinstall the battery. 5. 1.9 Jumpers 1. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer.... 6. 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 default values. Shut down...
... 2-3. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the cap back to re-enter data. ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 1-21 To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Reinstall the battery. 5. 1.9 Jumpers 1. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer.... 6. 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 default values. Shut down...
User Guide
Page 33
Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you press a key on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS. M2NBP-VM CSM ® KBPWR 2 1 +5V (Default) 3 2 +5VSB M2NBP-VM CSM Keyboard power setting ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 1-23 3. This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 500 mA on the keyboard (the default is the Space Bar). Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) to wake up the computer when you to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up feature.
Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you press a key on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS. M2NBP-VM CSM ® KBPWR 2 1 +5V (Default) 3 2 +5VSB M2NBP-VM CSM Keyboard power setting ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 1-23 3. This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 500 mA on the keyboard (the default is the Space Bar). Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) to wake up the computer when you to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up feature.
User Guide
Page 35
... Visual Interface (DVI-D) card. 11. This port is for a PS/2 keyboard. This 15-pin port is for a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices. 10. ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 1-25 Audio 2, 4, or 6-channel configuration Port Light Blue Lime Pink Headset 2-speaker Line In Line Out Mic In Headset 4-speaker Surround Out Front Speaker...
... Visual Interface (DVI-D) card. 11. This port is for a PS/2 keyboard. This 15-pin port is for a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices. 10. ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 1-25 Audio 2, 4, or 6-channel configuration Port Light Blue Lime Pink Headset 2-speaker Line In Line Out Mic In Headset 4-speaker Surround Out Front Speaker...
User Guide
Page 37
... you connect the IDE cable. • Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable(s). PRI_IDE SEC_IDE M2NBP-VM CSM ® M2NBP-VM CSM IDE connectors PIN 1 ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 1-27 Connect the blue connector to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of device(s) - 3. Single device Two devices Drive jumper...
... you connect the IDE cable. • Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable(s). PRI_IDE SEC_IDE M2NBP-VM CSM ® M2NBP-VM CSM IDE connectors PIN 1 ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 1-27 Connect the blue connector to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of device(s) - 3. Single device Two devices Drive jumper...
User Guide
Page 39
... port(s). 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. DO NOT place jumper caps on the ...of the system chassis. 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 CPU, Chassis, and Power Fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN1/2, 3-pin PWR_FAN) The fan...
... port(s). 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. DO NOT place jumper caps on the ...of the system chassis. 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 CPU, Chassis, and Power Fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN1/2, 3-pin PWR_FAN) The fan...
User Guide
Page 41
A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. 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. 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
A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. 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. 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
User Guide
Page 43
... 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 This PSU type has 24-pin and 4-pin power plugs. • If you use a PSU with higher power output when configuring a system with...
... 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 This PSU type has 24-pin and 4-pin power plugs. • If you use a PSU with higher power output when configuring a system with...
User Guide
Page 47
The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest the Internet option from the you update the BIOS using this utility. Select Update BIOS from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. click Auto Select. ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 2- Click Next. Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or drop‑down menu, then click Next. Launch the ASUS Update utility from 3. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1.
The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest the Internet option from the you update the BIOS using this utility. Select Update BIOS from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. click Auto Select. ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 2- Click Next. Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or drop‑down menu, then click Next. Launch the ASUS Update utility from 3. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1.
User Guide
Page 49
... Start from the format options field, then click Start. 2. d. Select Create an MS-DOS startup disk from the Windows® desktop, then select My Computer. ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 2- Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the floppy disk drive. e. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk...
... Start from the format options field, then click Start. 2. d. Select Create an MS-DOS startup disk from the Windows® desktop, then select My Computer. ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 2- Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the floppy disk drive. e. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk...
User Guide
Page 51
... BIOS Flash Utility screen appears. 6. Rename the file to M2NBPVM.bin and save it to Program: M2NBPVM.bin Message: Do You Want To Save Bios (Y/N) ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 2- PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH floppy disk, CD ROM or USB flash disk you created earlier. 4. 2.1.4 Updating the BIOS The Basic Input/Output System (...BIOS) can be updated using this utility. 1. Download the latest BIOS file from the Software folder of the For M2NBP-VM-CSM DATE: 04/13/2006 Flash Type - Boot the system in the File Name to the folder of the support CD to Program: the BIOS...
... BIOS Flash Utility screen appears. 6. Rename the file to M2NBPVM.bin and save it to Program: M2NBPVM.bin Message: Do You Want To Save Bios (Y/N) ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 2- PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH floppy disk, CD ROM or USB flash disk you created earlier. 4. 2.1.4 Updating the BIOS The Basic Input/Output System (...BIOS) can be updated using this utility. 1. Download the latest BIOS file from the Software folder of the For M2NBP-VM-CSM DATE: 04/13/2006 Flash Type - Boot the system in the File Name to the folder of the support CD to Program: the BIOS...
User Guide
Page 53
... Save current BIOS as field, For M2NBP-VM CSM DATE: 04/13/2006 then press . All Rights Reserved Save current BIOS as : Message: Please wait... 3. All Rights Reserved then returns to the floppy disk, (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 2- Type a filename for the... current BIOS file in the AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.17 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. The utility saves the current AwardBIOS Flash Utility for...
... Save current BIOS as field, For M2NBP-VM CSM DATE: 04/13/2006 then press . All Rights Reserved Save current BIOS as : Message: Please wait... 3. All Rights Reserved then returns to the floppy disk, (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 2- Type a filename for the... current BIOS file in the AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.17 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. The utility saves the current AwardBIOS Flash Utility for...