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...ADI AD1986A 5.1-channel CODEC Supports Jack Sensing technology S/PDIF out interface NVIDIA® nForce™430B built-in the NVIDIA® GeForce™ 6 Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) Note: DVI-D only supports digital display. 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 drives - 4 x Serial...
...ADI AD1986A 5.1-channel CODEC Supports Jack Sensing technology S/PDIF out interface NVIDIA® nForce™430B built-in the NVIDIA® GeForce™ 6 Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) Note: DVI-D only supports digital display. 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 drives - 4 x Serial...
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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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...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! Before you for details. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction See page 1-9 for buying an ASUS® M2NBP-VM CSM... motherboard! 1.1 Welcome! It features 2000/1600 MT/s HyperTransport Bus, dual-channel un-buffered DDR2 800 memory support and AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology. The ...
...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! Before you for details. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction See page 1-9 for buying an ASUS® M2NBP-VM CSM... motherboard! 1.1 Welcome! It features 2000/1600 MT/s HyperTransport Bus, dual-channel un-buffered DDR2 800 memory support and AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology. The ...
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... software compatible with unprecedented integrated video quality, and PCI Express interface. ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 1- PCI Express features point‑to 1-16 for details. PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect technology that speeds up to 12...GPU and NVIDIA® nForce™ 430B MCP chipsets The NVIDIA® Quadro® NVS210S 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 ...
... software compatible with unprecedented integrated video quality, and PCI Express interface. ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 1- PCI Express features point‑to 1-16 for details. PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect technology that speeds up to 12...GPU and NVIDIA® nForce™ 430B MCP chipsets The NVIDIA® Quadro® NVS210S 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 ...
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...support CD in case the system hangs due to ensure quiet, cool and efficient operation. No need to your system with customizable boot logos. When the system hangs due to buy a replacement BIOS chip. See page 2-37 for details. See page 2-6 for details. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM... 1- This protection eliminates the need to restore the original BIOS data from a floppy disk. See page 2-10 for details. eliminates the need to overclocking, C.P.R. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 This...
...support CD in case the system hangs due to ensure quiet, cool and efficient operation. No need to your system with customizable boot logos. When the system hangs due to buy a replacement BIOS chip. See page 2-37 for details. See page 2-6 for details. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM... 1- This protection eliminates the need to restore the original BIOS data from a floppy disk. See page 2-10 for details. eliminates the need to overclocking, C.P.R. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 This...
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...avoid damaging the DIMM. • The DDR2 DIMM sockets do so may cause severe damage to unlock the DIMM. 11 1 DDR2 DIMM notch Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 2. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. 1. The DIMM might get... DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap 1 back in only one direction. ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 1-17 Remove the DIMM from the socket. Align a DIMM on the socket. 3. Failure to do not support DDR DIMMs. Do not install DDR DIMMs to unplug the power supply before adding or removing...
...avoid damaging the DIMM. • The DDR2 DIMM sockets do so may cause severe damage to unlock the DIMM. 11 1 DDR2 DIMM notch Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 2. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. 1. The DIMM might get... DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap 1 back in only one direction. ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 1-17 Remove the DIMM from the socket. Align a DIMM on the socket. 3. Failure to do not support DDR DIMMs. Do not install DDR DIMMs to unplug the power supply before adding or removing...
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... slot 2 A B C D used - - When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments; used - - - - otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 1-19 IRQ assignments for ISA or PCI devices.
... slot 2 A B C D used - - When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments; used - - - - otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 1-19 IRQ assignments for ISA or PCI devices.
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... install Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to [Disabled] by default. SATA3 M2NBP-VM CSM ® GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 GND SATA1 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 M2NBP-VM CSM SATA connectors GND SATA4 GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GND RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN4 GND SATA2 GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND... ATA. • For detailed instructions on how to configure RAID 0 and 1, refer to the RAID manual in the support CD. • The RAID function of these connectors, enable the RAID Enabled item in the NVRAID Configuration sub-menu in the BIOS.
... install Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to [Disabled] by default. SATA3 M2NBP-VM CSM ® GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 GND SATA1 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 M2NBP-VM CSM SATA connectors GND SATA4 GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GND RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN4 GND SATA2 GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND... ATA. • For detailed instructions on how to configure RAID 0 and 1, refer to the RAID manual in the support CD. • The RAID function of these connectors, enable the RAID Enabled item in the NVRAID Configuration sub-menu in the BIOS.
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...) 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 The S/PDIF module is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port(s). CPU, Chassis, and Power Fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN1/2, 3-pin PWR_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350mA~740mA (8.88W max.) or...
...) 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 The S/PDIF module is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port(s). CPU, Chassis, and Power Fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN1/2, 3-pin PWR_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350mA~740mA (8.88W max.) or...
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... card. Doing so will damage the motherboard! The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. 8. 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. Optical drive audio in connector (4-pin CD) These connectors allow you to the USB... ports. Connect the USB module cable to any of the system chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to a slot opening at the back of these connectors, then install the module to 480 Mbps connection speed.
... card. Doing so will damage the motherboard! The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. 8. 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. Optical drive audio in connector (4-pin CD) These connectors allow you to the USB... ports. Connect the USB module cable to any of the system chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to a slot opening at the back of these connectors, then install the module to 480 Mbps connection speed.
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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 A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity.
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...port connector (10-1 pin COM1) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector, make sure that supports either High Definition Audio or AC`97 audio standard. Connect one end of the system chassis. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This ...AC 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 you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard...
...port connector (10-1 pin COM1) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector, make sure that supports either High Definition Audio or AC`97 audio standard. Connect one end of the system chassis. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This ...AC 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 you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard...
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...pin connector is for the system power LED. PWR LED SPKR PANEL PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- PWR Ground Reset Ground M2NBP-VM CSM ® HD_LED RESET PWR BTN * Requires an ATX power supply. The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or... is for the HDD Activity LED. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector. System panel connector (20-1 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF. • Reset...
...pin connector is for the system power LED. PWR LED SPKR PANEL PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- PWR Ground Reset Ground M2NBP-VM CSM ® HD_LED RESET PWR BTN * Requires an ATX power supply. The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or... is for the HDD Activity LED. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector. System panel connector (20-1 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF. • Reset...
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...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. Then press . 4. Save the BIOS file to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. You can support... + during the Power-On Self Tests (POST). The EZ Flash utility is found . 2.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to go through the long ...
...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. Then press . 4. Save the BIOS file to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. You can support... + during the Power-On Self Tests (POST). The EZ Flash utility is found . 2.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to go through the long ...
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Download the latest BIOS file from the Software folder of the For M2NBP-VM-CSM DATE: 04/13/2006 Flash Type - All Rights Reserved of the disk assignment) to switch to the folder of the support CD to the floppy disk, CD ROM or a USB flash disk with the latest BIOS file. 3. The Award BIOS... to Program: the BIOS file and the Award BIOS Flash Utility. 5. Follow these instructions to Program: M2NBPVM.bin Message: Do You Want To Save Bios (Y/N) ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 2- Type the BIOS file name in DOS mode using the AwardBIOS Flash Utility.
Download the latest BIOS file from the Software folder of the For M2NBP-VM-CSM DATE: 04/13/2006 Flash Type - All Rights Reserved of the disk assignment) to switch to the folder of the support CD to the floppy disk, CD ROM or a USB flash disk with the latest BIOS file. 3. The Award BIOS... to Program: the BIOS file and the Award BIOS Flash Utility. 5. Follow these instructions to Program: M2NBPVM.bin Message: Do You Want To Save Bios (Y/N) ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 2- Type the BIOS file name in DOS mode using the AwardBIOS Flash Utility.
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.... If you wish to enter Setup after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 2-11 Use the BIOS Setup program when you can enable the security password feature or change the configuration of the LPC chip.... the various sub-menus and make it lets you with its test routines. Do this motherboard and . 2.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable Low-Pin Count (LPC) chip that the computer can update using the provided utility described in section "2.1 Managing and updating your...
.... If you wish to enter Setup after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 2-11 Use the BIOS Setup program when you can enable the security password feature or change the configuration of the LPC chip.... the various sub-menus and make it lets you with its test routines. Do this motherboard and . 2.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable Low-Pin Count (LPC) chip that the computer can update using the provided utility described in section "2.1 Managing and updating your...