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Contents Notices vi Safety information vii M2V-MX 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 1-4 1.4 Before you proceed 1-5 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.5.1 Motherboard layout 1-6 1.5.2 Placement direction 1-7 1.5.3 Screw holes 1-7 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-8 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-8 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan 1-10 1.7 System memory 1-12 1.7.1 Overview 1-12 1.7.2 Memory configurations...
Contents Notices vi Safety information vii M2V-MX 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 1-4 1.4 Before you proceed 1-5 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.5.1 Motherboard layout 1-6 1.5.2 Placement direction 1-7 1.5.3 Screw holes 1-7 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-8 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-8 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan 1-10 1.7 System memory 1-12 1.7.1 Overview 1-12 1.7.2 Memory configurations...
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...are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet 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 using an adapter or extension cord. Contact a qualified service technician ... before the signal cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before you are not damaged. vii Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you detect any area where it may become wet. • Place the product ...
...are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet 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 using an adapter or extension cord. Contact a qualified service technician ... before the signal cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before you are not damaged. vii Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you detect any area where it may become wet. • Place the product ...
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This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction
This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction
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... Bus, dual-channel un-buffered DDR2 667 memory support and AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology. See page 1-8 for buying an ASUS® M2V-MX motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in the long line of the above...1MB/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 ASUS M2V-MX motherboard Cables 1 x Serial ATA signal cables 1 x Serial ATA power cable 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x ...
... Bus, dual-channel un-buffered DDR2 667 memory support and AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology. See page 1-8 for buying an ASUS® M2V-MX motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in the long line of the above...1MB/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 ASUS M2V-MX motherboard Cables 1 x Serial ATA signal cables 1 x Serial ATA power cable 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x ...
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...for details. 10/100 Mbps LAN Easy connectivity to a fast 480 Mbps on USB 1.1 to your network or broadband connection with USB 1.1. ASUS M2V-MX 1- PCI Express features point‑to 800MHz, DDR2 memory provides great performance for details. See pages 1-22 for a cool and quiet ... with the onboard LAN port, lets you take gaming online without buying expensive additional LAN cards. PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect technology that speeds up to ‑point serial interconnections between devices and allows...
...for details. 10/100 Mbps LAN Easy connectivity to a fast 480 Mbps on USB 1.1 to your network or broadband connection with USB 1.1. ASUS M2V-MX 1- PCI Express features point‑to 800MHz, DDR2 memory provides great performance for details. See pages 1-22 for a cool and quiet ... with the onboard LAN port, lets you take gaming online without buying expensive additional LAN cards. PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect technology that speeds up to ‑point serial interconnections between devices and allows...
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...the original BIOS data from the support CD in the motherboard allows you to personalize and add styles to launch the utility and update the BIOS without preparing a bootable diskette or using C.P.R. ASUS Q-Fan2 technology The ASUS Q-Fan2 technology smartly adjusts both the CPU and chassis fan... ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is required prior using an OS-based flash utility. function. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction See page 2‑33 for details. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case the system hangs due to chipset ...
...the original BIOS data from the support CD in the motherboard allows you to personalize and add styles to launch the utility and update the BIOS without preparing a bootable diskette or using C.P.R. ASUS Q-Fan2 technology The ASUS Q-Fan2 technology smartly adjusts both the CPU and chassis fan... ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is required prior using an OS-based flash utility. function. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction See page 2‑33 for details. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case the system hangs due to chipset ...
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... Off ASUS M2V-MX 1- This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before handling components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity • Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any motherboard settings...component. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the system is detached from the wall socket before touching any motherboard component. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to indicate that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is...
... Off ASUS M2V-MX 1- This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before handling components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity • Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any motherboard settings...component. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the system is detached from the wall socket before touching any motherboard component. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to indicate that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is...
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Doing so can damage the motherboard. R Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. Do not overtighten the screws! 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 chassis in the image below. 1.5.3 Screw holes Place six (6) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis M2V-MX ASUS M2V-MX 1-
Doing so can damage the motherboard. R Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. Do not overtighten the screws! 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 chassis in the image below. 1.5.3 Screw holes Place six (6) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis M2V-MX ASUS M2V-MX 1-
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... the CPU does not fit in only one correct orientation. Make sure you use a CPU is lifted up to prevent bending the connectors on the motherboard. R M2V-MX M2V-MX CPU Socket M2 2. Socket lever Make sure that the socket lever is designed for the AMD Athlon™ 64 FX/Athlon™ 64... the socket and damaging the CPU! 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU. 1. The CPU fits in completely. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a 940-pin AM2 socket designed for the AM2 socket.
... the CPU does not fit in only one correct orientation. Make sure you use a CPU is lifted up to prevent bending the connectors on the motherboard. R M2V-MX M2V-MX CPU Socket M2 2. Socket lever Make sure that the socket lever is designed for the AMD Athlon™ 64 FX/Athlon™ 64... the socket and damaging the CPU! 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU. 1. The CPU fits in completely. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a 940-pin AM2 socket designed for the AM2 socket.
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... to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! 5. The lever clicks on the motherboard. CPU_FAN R CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND M2V-MX M2V-MX CPU Fan Connector Do not forget to plug this connector. ASUS M2V-MX 1- When the CPU is locked. 6. Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the...
... to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! 5. The lever clicks on the motherboard. CPU_FAN R CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND M2V-MX M2V-MX CPU Fan Connector Do not forget to plug this connector. ASUS M2V-MX 1- When the CPU is locked. 6. Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the...
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... module base. • 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 fan assembly.... Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, making sure that the heatsink fits properly on the motherboard upon purchase. • You do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. Follow these steps to ensure optimum thermal condition and...
... module base. • 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 fan assembly.... Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, making sure that the heatsink fits properly on the motherboard upon purchase. • You do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. Follow these steps to ensure optimum thermal condition and...
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...memory modules from the same vendor. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 128 Pins R 112 Pins M2V-MX M2V-MX 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Sockets 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB unbuffered...com) for the latest Qualified Vendors List. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction Visit the ASUS website (www.asus. DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR DIMM socket. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) ...
...memory modules from the same vendor. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 128 Pins R 112 Pins M2V-MX M2V-MX 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Sockets 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB unbuffered...com) for the latest Qualified Vendors List. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction Visit the ASUS website (www.asus. DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR DIMM socket. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) ...
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Visit the ASUS website (www.asus. com) for the latest DDR2 DIMM modules for use with this motherboard. DDR2 533 Qualified Vendors List Size Vendor Model Side(s) 256MB KINGSTON 512MB KINGSTON 1024MB KINGSTON 256MB Qimonda 256MB Qimonda 1024MB ...3S-B HYS64T32000HU-3S-B HYS64T64000HU-3S-B HYS64T128020HU-3S-B M378T3354CZ0-CE6 M378T2953CZ0-CE6 HYMP564U64AP8-Y5 HYMP112U72P8-Y5 (continued on the next page) DIMM support A B ASUS M2V-MX 1-13 1.7.3 DDR2 Qualified Vendors List The following table lists the memory modules that have been tested and qualified for this motherboard.
Visit the ASUS website (www.asus. com) for the latest DDR2 DIMM modules for use with this motherboard. DDR2 533 Qualified Vendors List Size Vendor Model Side(s) 256MB KINGSTON 512MB KINGSTON 1024MB KINGSTON 256MB Qimonda 256MB Qimonda 1024MB ...3S-B HYS64T32000HU-3S-B HYS64T64000HU-3S-B HYS64T128020HU-3S-B M378T3354CZ0-CE6 M378T2953CZ0-CE6 HYMP564U64AP8-Y5 HYMP112U72P8-Y5 (continued on the next page) DIMM support A B ASUS M2V-MX 1-13 1.7.3 DDR2 Qualified Vendors List The following table lists the memory modules that have been tested and qualified for this motherboard.
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.... 2. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. • The DDR2 DIMM sockets do so can cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. Do not force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in only one direction. Simultaneously press the retaining clips...
.... 2. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. • The DDR2 DIMM sockets do so can cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. Do not force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in only one direction. Simultaneously press the retaining clips...
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...the card. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with the screw you removed earlier. 6. See Chapter 2 for the card. 2. ASUS M2V-MX 1-17 Keep the screw for the expansion card. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Assign an IRQ to unplug the power cord before adding or removing...adjusting the software settings. 1. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. Refer to use . 4. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the next page. 3. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage...
...the card. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with the screw you removed earlier. 6. See Chapter 2 for the card. 2. ASUS M2V-MX 1-17 Keep the screw for the expansion card. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Assign an IRQ to unplug the power cord before adding or removing...adjusting the software settings. 1. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. Refer to use . 4. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the next page. 3. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage...
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...* IRQ 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 - -
...* IRQ 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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ASUS M2V-MX 1-19 The figure shows a LAN card installed on the PCI Express x16 slot. 1.8.3 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. The figure shows a graphics card installed on a PCI slot. 1.8.4 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard has supports PCI Express x16 graphic cards that comply with PCI Express specifications.
ASUS M2V-MX 1-19 The figure shows a LAN card installed on the PCI Express x16 slot. 1.8.3 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. The figure shows a graphics card installed on a PCI slot. 1.8.4 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard has supports PCI Express x16 graphic cards that comply with PCI Express specifications.
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... device Cable-Select or Master Two devices Cable-Select Master Slave Mode of the following modes to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of device(s) Cable connector - R PRI_IDE PIN1 SEC_IDE PIN1 M2V-MX M2V-MX IDE Connectors NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the Ultra DMA cable connector. Black Master...
... device Cable-Select or Master Two devices Cable-Select Master Slave Mode of the following modes to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of device(s) Cable connector - R PRI_IDE PIN1 SEC_IDE PIN1 M2V-MX M2V-MX IDE Connectors NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the Ultra DMA cable connector. Black Master...
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...DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of 1A~2.22A (26.64W max.) at +12V. R M2V-MX CD (black) Right Audio Channel Ground Ground Left Audio Channel M2V-MX Internal Audio Connector ASUS M2V-MX 1-27 CPU_FAN R CPU FAN PWM... CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND M2V-MX M2V-MX Fan Connectors PWR_FAN GND +12V Rotation 6. These are not ...
...DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of 1A~2.22A (26.64W max.) at +12V. R M2V-MX CD (black) Right Audio Channel Ground Ground Left Audio Channel M2V-MX Internal Audio Connector ASUS M2V-MX 1-27 CPU_FAN R CPU FAN PWM... CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND M2V-MX M2V-MX Fan Connectors PWR_FAN GND +12V Rotation 6. These are not ...