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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 ...
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 ...
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... Unit (GPU) Note: DVI-D only supports digital display. You cannot convert DVI-D to output RGB signal to 8 USB 2.0 ports (continued on the next page) viii M2NBP-VM CSM specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Expansion slots Graphics Storage High Definition Audio LAN USB Support AMD socket AM2 for four (4) hard disk...
... Unit (GPU) Note: DVI-D only supports digital display. You cannot convert DVI-D to output RGB signal to 8 USB 2.0 ports (continued on the next page) viii M2NBP-VM CSM specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Expansion slots Graphics Storage High Definition Audio LAN USB Support AMD socket AM2 for four (4) hard disk...
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M2NBP-VM CSM specifications summary Manageability Special features BIOS features Rear panel Internal connectors WfM2.0, DMI2.0, WOL by PME, WOR, PXE, Chassis Intrusion ASUS Q-Fan 2 ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo™ Stepless Frequency Selection (SFS) allows FSB tuning from 200 MHz to 400 MHz at 1 MHz increment Note: ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 and ASUS EZ...
M2NBP-VM CSM specifications summary Manageability Special features BIOS features Rear panel Internal connectors WfM2.0, DMI2.0, WOL by PME, WOR, PXE, Chassis Intrusion ASUS Q-Fan 2 ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo™ Stepless Frequency Selection (SFS) allows FSB tuning from 200 MHz to 400 MHz at 1 MHz increment Note: ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 and ASUS EZ...
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x 9.6 in . M2NBP-VM CSM specifications summary Power Requirement Form Factor Support CD contents ATX power supply (with 24-pin and 4-pin 12 V plugs) ATX 12 V 2.0 compliant uATX: 9.6 in . (24.5cm x 24.5cm) Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II AMD Cool 'n'Quiet™ utility ASUS Live Update utility Anti-virus software (OEM version) *Specifications are subject to change without notice.
x 9.6 in . M2NBP-VM CSM specifications summary Power Requirement Form Factor Support CD contents ATX power supply (with 24-pin and 4-pin 12 V plugs) ATX 12 V 2.0 compliant uATX: 9.6 in . (24.5cm x 24.5cm) Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II AMD Cool 'n'Quiet™ utility ASUS Live Update utility Anti-virus software (OEM version) *Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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...memory 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 , check the items in the long line ... 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...
...memory 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 , check the items in the long line ... 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...
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... latest I/O interconnect technology that speeds up to 12.8 GB/s. This high speed interface is software compatible with unprecedented integrated video quality, and PCI Express interface. ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 1- See page 2-24 for details. See page 1-20 for details. PCI Express features point‑to boost system performance, eliminating bottlenecks with peak bandwidths of...
... latest I/O interconnect technology that speeds up to 12.8 GB/s. This high speed interface is software compatible with unprecedented integrated video quality, and PCI Express interface. ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 1- See page 2-24 for details. See page 1-20 for details. PCI Express features point‑to boost system performance, eliminating bottlenecks with peak bandwidths of...
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See page 2-10 for details. ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 1- ASUS EZ Flash 2 With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to personalize and add style to buy a replacement BIOS chip. See page 2-33 for details. Simply shut down and reboot the system, ... parameter. See page 2-6 for details. eliminates the need to your system with customizable boot logos. ASUS MyLogo™ This feature allows you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. ASUS Q-Fan 2 ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology intelligently adjusts both CPU fan and chassis fan speeds according to system loading to...
See page 2-10 for details. ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 1- ASUS EZ Flash 2 With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to personalize and add style to buy a replacement BIOS chip. See page 2-33 for details. Simply shut down and reboot the system, ... parameter. See page 2-6 for details. eliminates the need to your system with customizable boot logos. ASUS MyLogo™ This feature allows you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. ASUS Q-Fan 2 ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology intelligently adjusts both CPU fan and chassis fan speeds according to system loading to...
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... The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. 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 the following precautions before you install...
... The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. 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 the following precautions before you install...
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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) ... 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) ... 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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1.5.2 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it 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 Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 1.5.3 Screw holes Place eight (8) screws into the chassis in the correct orientation. Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. The edge with external ports goes to the chassis.
1.5.2 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it 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 Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 1.5.3 Screw holes Place eight (8) screws into the chassis in the correct orientation. Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. The edge with external ports goes to the chassis.
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... the lever sideways, then lift it up to 90°-100° angle, otherwise the CPU does not fit in only one correct orientation. M2NBP-VM CSM ® M2NBP-VM CSM CPU Socket AM2 2. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the motherboard. Socket lever 90°-100°... all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU. • Connect the chassis fan cables to the CHA_FAN1/2 connectors to a 90° -100° angle. ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 1-
... the lever sideways, then lift it up to 90°-100° angle, otherwise the CPU does not fit in only one correct orientation. M2NBP-VM CSM ® M2NBP-VM CSM CPU Socket AM2 2. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the motherboard. Socket lever 90°-100°... all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU. • Connect the chassis fan cables to the CHA_FAN1/2 connectors to a 90° -100° angle. ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 1-
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... to plug this connector. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction The lever clicks on the motherboard. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND M2NBP-VM CSM ® M2NBP-VM CSM CPU fan connector Do not forget to secure the CPU. 3.
... to plug this connector. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction The lever clicks on the motherboard. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND M2NBP-VM CSM ® M2NBP-VM CSM CPU fan connector Do not forget to secure the CPU. 3.
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ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 1-11 Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, making sure that the heatsink fits properly on the retention module base. • The retention ...
ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 1-11 Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, making sure that the heatsink fits properly on the retention module base. • The retention ...
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.... DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. Populated - Populated Populated Populated - Populated Populated ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 1-13 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...
.... DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. Populated - Populated Populated Populated - Populated Populated ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 1-13 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...
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...: 1. Remove the DIMM from the socket. Failure to do not support DDR DIMMs. Do not install DDR DIMMs to both the motherboard and the components. 1. 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. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining...
...: 1. Remove the DIMM from the socket. Failure to do not support DDR DIMMs. Do not install DDR DIMMs to both the motherboard and the components. 1. 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. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining...
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... shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments; IRQ assignments for ISA or PCI devices. ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 1-19 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 Controller Re...
... shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments; IRQ assignments for ISA or PCI devices. ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 1-19 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 Controller Re...
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...RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 1-21 To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Reinstall the battery. 5. 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 pins 2-3. The...
...RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 1-21 To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Reinstall the battery. 5. 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 pins 2-3. The...
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... 3 2 2 1 +5V (Default) +5VSB USBPW34 3 2 2 1 +5V (Default) +5VSB USBPW78 USBPW56 246 246 M2NBP-VM CSM USB device wake-up 135 +5V (Default) 135 +5VSB • The USB device wake-up the computer from S3 and S4 sleep modes. USB device ...
... 3 2 2 1 +5V (Default) +5VSB USBPW34 3 2 2 1 +5V (Default) +5VSB USBPW78 USBPW56 246 246 M2NBP-VM CSM USB device wake-up 135 +5V (Default) 135 +5VSB • The USB device wake-up the computer from S3 and S4 sleep modes. USB device ...
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M2NBP-VM CSM ® KBPWR 2 1 +5V (Default) 3 2 +5VSB M2NBP-VM CSM Keyboard power setting ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 1-23 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 enable or disable the keyboard wake-up the computer when you to 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. 3.
M2NBP-VM CSM ® KBPWR 2 1 +5V (Default) 3 2 +5VSB M2NBP-VM CSM Keyboard power setting ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 1-23 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 enable or disable the keyboard wake-up the computer when you to 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. 3.