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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 1-...
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 1-...
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... 2MB/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 Floppy disk drive cable Accessories I/O shield Application...
... 2MB/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 Floppy disk drive cable Accessories I/O shield Application...
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...10/100 Mbps LAN Easy connectivity to replace the current DDR. With the highest speed up the PCI bus. USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from the 12 Mbps bandwidth on USB 1.1 to ... applications. DDR2 800MHz memory support DDR2 is backward compatible with existing PCI specifications. AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology The motherboard supports the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology, which monitors system operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and frequency for a cool and ...
...10/100 Mbps LAN Easy connectivity to replace the current DDR. With the highest speed up the PCI bus. USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from the 12 Mbps bandwidth on USB 1.1 to ... applications. DDR2 800MHz memory support DDR2 is backward compatible with existing PCI specifications. AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology The motherboard supports the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology, which monitors system operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and frequency for a cool and ...
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1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable... came with a standby power LED that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off or the power cord is switched off mode. R M2V-MX M2V-MX Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS M2V-MX 1-
1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable... came with a standby power LED that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off or the power cord is switched off mode. R M2V-MX M2V-MX Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS M2V-MX 1-
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The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. R Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. Doing so can damage the motherboard. Do not overtighten the screws! 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-
The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. R Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. Doing so can damage the motherboard. Do not overtighten the screws! 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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Make sure you use a CPU is lifted up to prevent bending the connectors on the motherboard. Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to 90°-100° angle, otherwise the CPU does not fit in ... that the socket lever is designed for the AMD Athlon™ 64 FX/Athlon™ 64 X2/AMD Athlon™ 64/AMD Sempron™ processor. R M2V-MX M2V-MX CPU Socket M2 2. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a 940-pin AM2 socket designed for the AM2 socket.
Make sure you use a CPU is lifted up to prevent bending the connectors on the motherboard. Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to 90°-100° angle, otherwise the CPU does not fit in ... that the socket lever is designed for the AMD Athlon™ 64 FX/Athlon™ 64 X2/AMD Athlon™ 64/AMD Sempron™ processor. R M2V-MX M2V-MX CPU Socket M2 2. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a 940-pin AM2 socket designed for the AM2 socket.
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Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! The lever clicks on the motherboard. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket until it is in place, push down the socket lever to secure the CPU. Install a CPU heatsink ... fan following the instructions that came with a small triangle. 4. 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- Small triangle Gold triangle The CPU fits only in place. 3. Position the CPU above the socket such that it fits...
Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! The lever clicks on the motherboard. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket until it is in place, push down the socket lever to secure the CPU. Install a CPU heatsink ... fan following the instructions that came with a small triangle. 4. 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- Small triangle Gold triangle The CPU fits only in place. 3. Position the CPU above the socket such that it fits...
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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 non-ECC DDR2 DIMMs into...you installed two 2 GB DDR2 memory modules. • For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus. DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR DIMM socket. com) for the latest Qualified Vendors List. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product ...
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 non-ECC DDR2 DIMMs into...you installed two 2 GB DDR2 memory modules. • For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus. DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR DIMM socket. com) for the latest Qualified Vendors List. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product ...
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Visit the ASUS website (www.asus. DDR2 533 Qualified Vendors List Size Vendor Model Side(s) 256MB KINGSTON 512MB KINGSTON 1024MB KINGSTON 256MB Qimonda 256MB Qimonda 1024MB Qimonda 512MB Hynix 512MB Hynix ...-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 com) for the latest DDR2 DIMM modules for use with this motherboard. 1.7.3 DDR2 Qualified Vendors List The following table lists the memory modules that have been tested and qualified for this...
Visit the ASUS website (www.asus. DDR2 533 Qualified Vendors List Size Vendor Model Side(s) 256MB KINGSTON 512MB KINGSTON 1024MB KINGSTON 256MB Qimonda 256MB Qimonda 1024MB Qimonda 512MB Hynix 512MB Hynix ...-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 com) for the latest DDR2 DIMM modules for use with this motherboard. 1.7.3 DDR2 Qualified Vendors List The following table lists the memory modules that have been tested and qualified for this...
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... the documentation that they support. Keep the screw for the expansion card. Turn on the slot. 5. Assign an IRQ to use . 4. ASUS M2V-MX 1-17 The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that came with the screw you intend to the card. Remove the...necessary hardware settings for information on the next page. 3. See Chapter 2 for the card. 2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Make sure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing...
... the documentation that they support. Keep the screw for the expansion card. Turn on the slot. 5. Assign an IRQ to use . 4. ASUS M2V-MX 1-17 The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that came with the screw you intend to the card. Remove the...necessary hardware settings for information on the next page. 3. See Chapter 2 for the card. 2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Make sure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing...
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ASUS M2V-MX 1-19 The figure shows a LAN card installed on the PCI Express x16 slot. 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. 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.
ASUS M2V-MX 1-19 The figure shows a LAN card installed on the PCI Express x16 slot. 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. 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.
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Connect the blue connector to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of device(s) Cable connector - There are for Ultra DMA 133/100/66 IDE devices. Black Master Black Slave Gray Master ...; Pin 20 on the IDE connector is set as "Cable-Select," make sure all other device jumpers have the same setting. R PRI_IDE PIN1 SEC_IDE PIN1 M2V-MX M2V-MX IDE Connectors NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the ID ribbon cable to configure your device(s). IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE, SEC_IDE) The...
Connect the blue connector to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of device(s) Cable connector - There are for Ultra DMA 133/100/66 IDE devices. Black Master Black Slave Gray Master ...; Pin 20 on the IDE connector is set as "Cable-Select," make sure all other device jumpers have the same setting. R PRI_IDE PIN1 SEC_IDE PIN1 M2V-MX M2V-MX IDE Connectors NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the ID ribbon cable to configure your device(s). IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE, SEC_IDE) The...
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... TV tuner, or MPEG card. 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. 4. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. CPU, and Chassis Fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, CHA_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans of...(8.88W max.) or a total of the connector. Optical drive audio in connectors (4-pin CD) These connectors allow you to the fan connectors. R M2V-MX CD (black) Right Audio Channel Ground Ground Left Audio Channel M2V-MX Internal Audio Connector ASUS M2V-MX 1-27
... TV tuner, or MPEG card. 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. 4. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. CPU, and Chassis Fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, CHA_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans of...(8.88W max.) or a total of the connector. Optical drive audio in connectors (4-pin CD) These connectors allow you to the fan connectors. R M2V-MX CD (black) Right Audio Channel Ground Ground Left Audio Channel M2V-MX Internal Audio Connector ASUS M2V-MX 1-27
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... cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to 480 Mbps connection speed. R USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC M2V-MX USB56 1 USB78 1 USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND M2V-MX USB 2.0 Connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. 7. Doing so will damage the...
... cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to 480 Mbps connection speed. R USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC M2V-MX USB56 1 USB78 1 USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND M2V-MX USB 2.0 Connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. 7. Doing so will damage the...
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... definition Legacy AC'97-compliant pin definition AGND PRESENSE# MIC2_JD HP_HD AGND NC NC NC M2V-MX AAFP MIC2_L MIC2_R Line out_R NC Line out_L MIC2_L MIC2_R HP_R Jack_Sense HP_L M2V-MX Front Panel Audio Connector • We recommend that supports the AC`97 audio standard....See section 2.4.5 Onboard Device Configuration for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to [AC97]. ASUS M2V-MX 1-29 If you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • By default, this connector.
... definition Legacy AC'97-compliant pin definition AGND PRESENSE# MIC2_JD HP_HD AGND NC NC NC M2V-MX AAFP MIC2_L MIC2_R Line out_R NC Line out_L MIC2_L MIC2_R HP_R Jack_Sense HP_L M2V-MX Front Panel Audio Connector • We recommend that supports the AC`97 audio standard....See section 2.4.5 Onboard Device Configuration for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to [AC97]. ASUS M2V-MX 1-29 If you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • By default, this connector.
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... process of boot disks for the motherboard. 2. b. d. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.00 FLASH TYPE: PMC 49FL004T LPC Current ROM BOARD: M2V-MX VER: 0113 DATE: 09/15/06 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch ASUS M2V-MX [B] Backup [ESC] Exit [Up/Down/Home...
... process of boot disks for the motherboard. 2. b. d. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.00 FLASH TYPE: PMC 49FL004T LPC Current ROM BOARD: M2V-MX VER: 0113 DATE: 09/15/06 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch ASUS M2V-MX [B] Backup [ESC] Exit [Up/Down/Home...
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... BIOS file. The utility verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS. Erasing flash ...... Reboot the system from the motherboard support CD to a bootable floppy disk. ASUS M2V-MX 2- ok A:\> The utility returns to type the exact BIOS filename at the prompt type: afudos /i[filename] where [... the latest or the original BIOS file on a piece of paper. done Reading flash ...... Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. A:\>afudos /iM2VMX.ROM 4. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility:...
... BIOS file. The utility verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS. Erasing flash ...... Reboot the system from the motherboard support CD to a bootable floppy disk. ASUS M2V-MX 2- ok A:\> The utility returns to type the exact BIOS filename at the prompt type: afudos /i[filename] where [... the latest or the original BIOS file on a piece of paper. done Reading flash ...... Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. A:\>afudos /iM2VMX.ROM 4. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility:...
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...or updated BIOS file. Starting BIOS recovery... CD-ROM found ! Completed. Start flashing... Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. ASUS M2V-MX 2- Starting BIOS recovery... Floppy not found ! Reading file "M2VMX.ROM". DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS!...or reset the system while updating the BIOS! When no floppy disk is found, the utility automatically checks the optical drive for this motherboard. Bad BIOS checksum. Doing so can cause system boot failure! 4. The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for ...
...or updated BIOS file. Starting BIOS recovery... CD-ROM found ! Completed. Start flashing... Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. ASUS M2V-MX 2- Starting BIOS recovery... Floppy not found ! Reading file "M2VMX.ROM". DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS!...or reset the system while updating the BIOS! When no floppy disk is found, the utility automatically checks the optical drive for this motherboard. Bad BIOS checksum. Doing so can cause system boot failure! 4. The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for ...
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...utility; The Setup program is designed to make it lets you scroll through the various sub-menus and make your system using this motherboard apply for this motherboard. See section "2.8 Exit Menu." • The BIOS setup screens shown in this program. Use the BIOS Setup program when ... Setup." The LPC chip on the system chassis. • Press the power button to reconfigure your computer in the future. ASUS M2V-MX 2-11 2.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable Low-Pin Count (LPC) chip that the computer can recognize these changes and record them in the CMOS RAM...
...utility; The Setup program is designed to make it lets you scroll through the various sub-menus and make your system using this motherboard apply for this motherboard. See section "2.8 Exit Menu." • The BIOS setup screens shown in this program. Use the BIOS Setup program when ... Setup." The LPC chip on the system chassis. • Press the power button to reconfigure your computer in the future. ASUS M2V-MX 2-11 2.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable Low-Pin Count (LPC) chip that the computer can recognize these changes and record them in the CMOS RAM...