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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...
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...
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... problems with the package. • Before using the product, make sure all power cables are connected. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the... motherboard, ensure that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. vii These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. •...
... problems with the package. • Before using the product, make sure all power cables are connected. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the... motherboard, ensure that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. vii These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. •...
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This chapter describes the motherboard introPdruoc1dtuiocnt features and the new technologies it supports.
This chapter describes the motherboard introPdruoc1dtuiocnt features and the new technologies it supports.
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... 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...
... 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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ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 1- See pages 1-13 to 1-16 for a cool and quiet operating environment. AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology The motherboard supports the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology, which features data transfer rates of 800MHz/667 MHz/533 MHz to meet...boost system performance, eliminating bottlenecks with peak bandwidths of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory which monitors system operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and frequency for details. This high speed interface is software ...
ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 1- See pages 1-13 to 1-16 for a cool and quiet operating environment. AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology The motherboard supports the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology, which features data transfer rates of 800MHz/667 MHz/533 MHz to meet...boost system performance, eliminating bottlenecks with peak bandwidths of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory which monitors system operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and frequency for details. This high speed interface is software ...
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... ten times faster than conventional 10/100 Ethernet connections. High Definition Audio SoundMAX is ideal for business professionals, audiophiles, musicians, and gamers. USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from all your experience! 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction MP3 playback, home theatre, advanced gaming...
... ten times faster than conventional 10/100 Ethernet connections. High Definition Audio SoundMAX is ideal for business professionals, audiophiles, musicians, and gamers. USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from all your experience! 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction MP3 playback, home theatre, advanced gaming...
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See page 2-37 for each parameter. ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 1- feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. Simply shut down and reboot...Recall) The C.P.R. eliminates the need to your system with customizable boot logos. See page 2-33 for details. This protection eliminates the need to overclocking. ASUS Q-Fan 2 ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology intelligently adjusts both CPU fan and chassis fan speeds according to system loading to overclocking, C.P.R. When the system hangs due to ensure quiet...
See page 2-37 for each parameter. ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 1- feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. Simply shut down and reboot...Recall) The C.P.R. eliminates the need to your system with customizable boot logos. See page 2-33 for details. This protection eliminates the need to overclocking. ASUS Q-Fan 2 ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology intelligently adjusts both CPU fan and chassis fan speeds according to system loading to overclocking, C.P.R. When the system hangs due to ensure quiet...
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..., ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off mode. This is a reminder that you install or remove any motherboard component. M2NBP-VM CSM ® M2NBP-VM CSM Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction Failure to do so may cause ...severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you should ...
..., ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off mode. This is a reminder that you install or remove any motherboard component. M2NBP-VM CSM ® M2NBP-VM CSM Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction Failure to do so may cause ...severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you should ...
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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,... 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...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-
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,... 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...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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Do not overtighten the screws! 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. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation.
Do not overtighten the screws! 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. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation.
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...• 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. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a 940-pin AM2 socket designed for the AMD Opteron™ processor. Unlock the socket by...pinout from the 940-pin socket designed for the AMD Athlon™ 64 X2/Athlon™ 64/Athlon™ FX/Sempron™ processor. ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 1- The CPU fits in completely. Make sure you use a CPU is lifted up to 90°-100° angle, otherwise the...
...• 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. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a 940-pin AM2 socket designed for the AMD Opteron™ processor. Unlock the socket by...pinout from the 940-pin socket designed for the AMD Athlon™ 64 X2/Athlon™ 64/Athlon™ FX/Sempron™ processor. ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 1- The CPU fits in completely. Make sure you use a CPU is lifted up to 90°-100° angle, otherwise the...
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... socket lever to indicate that it fits in place. When the CPU is locked. 6. 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 plug this connector. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction Position the CPU...
... socket lever to indicate that it fits in place. When the CPU is locked. 6. 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 plug this connector. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction Position the CPU...
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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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...notched differently to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. Populated Populated Populated - Populated Populated DIMM_B2 - Populated Populated ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 1-13 Recommended Memory Configurations Mode Single Channel Dual-channel (1) Dual-channel (2) DIMM_A1 Populated Populated ...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 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB unbuffered ECC/non-ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard...
...notched differently to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. Populated Populated Populated - Populated Populated DIMM_B2 - Populated Populated ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 1-13 Recommended Memory Configurations Mode Single Channel Dual-channel (1) Dual-channel (2) DIMM_A1 Populated Populated ...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 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB unbuffered ECC/non-ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard...
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... another identical DIMM pair in DIMM_A2 and DIMM_B2 (black sockets) • Always use identical DDR2 DIMM pairs for further explanation: http://support.asus.com/faq/faq. Important notice on installing Windows® XP 32-bit version If you install Windows® XP 32-bit version Operating System... DIMMs on the operating systems listed below. We recommend that you would like to work under Windows® XP 32-bit version OS. This motherboard can support 8 GB physical memory on each slot. 64-bit Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction aspx?SLanguage...
... another identical DIMM pair in DIMM_A2 and DIMM_B2 (black sockets) • Always use identical DDR2 DIMM pairs for further explanation: http://support.asus.com/faq/faq. Important notice on installing Windows® XP 32-bit version If you install Windows® XP 32-bit version Operating System... DIMMs on the operating systems listed below. We recommend that you would like to work under Windows® XP 32-bit version OS. This motherboard can support 8 GB physical memory on each slot. 64-bit Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction aspx?SLanguage...
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... sure to unlock the DIMM. 11 1 DDR2 DIMM notch Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 2. ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 1-17 Failure to do not support DDR DIMMs. Do not install DDR DIMMs to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unplug the power supply before adding or...
... sure to unlock the DIMM. 11 1 DDR2 DIMM notch Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 2. ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 1-17 Failure to do not support DDR DIMMs. Do not install DDR DIMMs to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unplug the power supply before adding or...
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... setup. 2. Assign an IRQ to the tables on the slot. 5. Failure to do so may need to use . 4. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the next page. 3. Install the software drivers for the card. 2. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that they support...
... setup. 2. Assign an IRQ to the tables on the slot. 5. Failure to do so may need to use . 4. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the next page. 3. Install the software drivers for the card. 2. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that they support...
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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 ... holder for 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 - -
... 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 ... holder for 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 - -
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...comply with PCI specifications. The following figure shows a network card installed on the PCI Express x1 slot. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard has supports PCI Express x16 graphic cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. The figure shows a graphics card installed on a PCI ...slot. 1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with PCI Express specifications. The figure shows a LAN card ...
...comply with PCI specifications. The following figure shows a network card installed on the PCI Express x1 slot. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard has supports PCI Express x16 graphic cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. The figure shows a graphics card installed on a PCI ...slot. 1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with PCI Express specifications. The figure shows a LAN card ...