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... FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. ii E2826 First Edition V1 September 2006 Copyright © 2006 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD... NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR ...
... FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. ii E2826 First Edition V1 September 2006 Copyright © 2006 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD... NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR ...
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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 ...
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 ...
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M2V-MX specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion slots Graphics Storage Audio LAN USB 2.0 Special features Support AMD socket AM2 for AMD Athlon™ 64 FX/ ... and Enumeration Technology Supports Multi-Streaming Technology Supports Jack-Retasking Technology S/PDIF out support Realtek® RTL8100C 10/100 LAN Supports up to 8 USB 2.0 ports ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS MyLogo™ ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS Q-Fan2 (continued on the next page) viii
M2V-MX specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion slots Graphics Storage Audio LAN USB 2.0 Special features Support AMD socket AM2 for AMD Athlon™ 64 FX/ ... and Enumeration Technology Supports Multi-Streaming Technology Supports Jack-Retasking Technology S/PDIF out support Realtek® RTL8100C 10/100 LAN Supports up to 8 USB 2.0 ports ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS MyLogo™ ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS Q-Fan2 (continued on the next page) viii
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ix M2V-MX specifications summary Backpanel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability Support CD contents Form factor 1 x Parallel 1 x PS/2 keyboard 1 x PS/2 mouse 1 x 6-channel Audio I/O 1 x RJ45 port 1 x VGA port 4 x USB 1 x ... connector 4 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.3 WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, PXE, RPL, WOR by PME Drivers Anti-virus software ASUS LiveUpdate Micro-ATX form factor: 9.6 in x 8.6 in *Specifications are subject to change without notice.
ix M2V-MX specifications summary Backpanel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability Support CD contents Form factor 1 x Parallel 1 x PS/2 keyboard 1 x PS/2 mouse 1 x 6-channel Audio I/O 1 x RJ45 port 1 x VGA port 4 x USB 1 x ... connector 4 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.3 WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, PXE, RPL, WOR by PME Drivers Anti-virus software ASUS LiveUpdate Micro-ATX form factor: 9.6 in x 8.6 in *Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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... fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect technology that speeds up to your network or broadband connection with existing PCI specifications. 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 ‑point serial interconnections between devices... pages 1-23 and 1-28 for details. 10/100 Mbps LAN Easy connectivity to 800MHz, DDR2 memory provides great performance for a cool and quiet operating environment. ASUS M2V-MX 1-
... fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect technology that speeds up to your network or broadband connection with existing PCI specifications. 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 ‑point serial interconnections between devices... pages 1-23 and 1-28 for details. 10/100 Mbps LAN Easy connectivity to 800MHz, DDR2 memory provides great performance for a cool and quiet operating environment. ASUS M2V-MX 1-
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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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...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. Doing so will damage the motherboard! 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. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78...
...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. Doing so will damage the motherboard! 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. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78...
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...up if the power is inadequate. • You must install a PSU with a higher power rating if you use an ATX 12 V Specification 2.0‑compliant power supply unit (PSU) with more power-consuming devices. This PSU type has 24-pin and 4-pin power plugs. •... with a minimum of 300 W. 9. EATX12V +12V DC GND +12V DC GND R EATXPWR +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK M2V-MX Ground +5 Volts Ground +5 Volts M2V-MX ATX Power Connector Ground +3 Volts +3 Volts Ground +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts Ground Ground Ground PSON# Ground -12 Volts +3 Volts 1-30...
...up if the power is inadequate. • You must install a PSU with a higher power rating if you use an ATX 12 V Specification 2.0‑compliant power supply unit (PSU) with more power-consuming devices. This PSU type has 24-pin and 4-pin power plugs. •... with a minimum of 300 W. 9. EATX12V +12V DC GND +12V DC GND R EATXPWR +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK M2V-MX Ground +5 Volts Ground +5 Volts M2V-MX ATX Power Connector Ground +3 Volts +3 Volts Ground +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts Ground Ground Ground PSON# Ground -12 Volts +3 Volts 1-30...
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... top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of a menu screen when there are items that menu. To change the value of options. ASUS M2V-MX 2-13 Configure DRAM Timing by a solid triangle before the item. Use [+] or [-] to display a list of the field opposite the item. Change Field Tab Select... item. 2.2.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of the selected item. 2.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that do not fit on the screen.
... top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of a menu screen when there are items that menu. To change the value of options. ASUS M2V-MX 2-13 Configure DRAM Timing by a solid triangle before the item. Use [+] or [-] to display a list of the field opposite the item. Change Field Tab Select... item. 2.2.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of the selected item. 2.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that do not fit on the screen.
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...Removable Media Device) if your device is installed in the system. Setting to display the IDE device information. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS M2V-MX 2-15 When set to Disabled, the data transfer from and to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time. 2.3.4 Primary and Secondary IDE ...Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and SMART monitoring) are auto-detected by BIOS and are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Select a device item then press to Auto enables the LBA mode if the device supports this mode, and ...
...Removable Media Device) if your device is installed in the system. Setting to display the IDE device information. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS M2V-MX 2-15 When set to Disabled, the data transfer from and to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time. 2.3.4 Primary and Secondary IDE ...Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and SMART monitoring) are auto-detected by BIOS and are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Select a device item then press to Auto enables the LBA mode if the device supports this mode, and ...
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System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. Processor Displays the auto-detected processor information. 2.3.7 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. The items in this menu are auto-detected by BIOS. AMI BIOS Version : 0113 Build Date : 09/15/06 Processor Type Speed Count : AMD Athlon(tm) 64 X2 Dual Core Processo : 2000MHz : 2 System Memory Installed Size: 512MB Usable Size : 448MB AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. ASUS M2V-MX 2-19
System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. Processor Displays the auto-detected processor information. 2.3.7 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. The items in this menu are auto-detected by BIOS. AMI BIOS Version : 0113 Build Date : 09/15/06 Processor Type Speed Count : AMD Athlon(tm) 64 X2 Dual Core Processo : 2000MHz : 2 System Memory Installed Size: 512MB Usable Size : 448MB AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. ASUS M2V-MX 2-19
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Select an item then press to add more tables for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 2.0 specifications. Configuration options: [S1 (POS) Only] [S3 Only] [Auto] 2.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support [No] Allows you to display the configuration options. Configuration options: [No] [Yes...Enabled] 2-30 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup When set to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the ASIC. When set to [Available], the specific IRQ is free for PCI/PnP devices to use. Suspend Mode [Auto] ACPI 2.0 Support [No] ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] APM Configuration Hardware Monitor...
Select an item then press to add more tables for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 2.0 specifications. Configuration options: [S1 (POS) Only] [S3 Only] [Auto] 2.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support [No] Allows you to display the configuration options. Configuration options: [No] [Yes...Enabled] 2-30 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup When set to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the ASIC. When set to [Available], the specific IRQ is free for PCI/PnP devices to use. Suspend Mode [Auto] ACPI 2.0 Support [No] ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] APM Configuration Hardware Monitor...
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... By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this item is set to turn on the +5VSB lead. When this parameter allows you to use specific keys on the keyboard to Enabled, the items RTC Alarm Date, RTC Alarm Hour, RTC Alarm Minute, and RTC Alarm Second appear with set values.
... By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this item is set to turn on the +5VSB lead. When this parameter allows you to use specific keys on the keyboard to Enabled, the items RTC Alarm Date, RTC Alarm Hour, RTC Alarm Minute, and RTC Alarm Second appear with set values.
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... speeds in rotations per minute (RPM). Select Ignored if you to the chassis, the specific field shows N/A. Smart Q-Fan function [Disabled] Allows you do not wish to the motherboard, the specific field shows N/A. If any of the fans is not connected to display the detected speed. Configuration options: [Performance] [Optimal] [Silent] ASUS M2V-MX 2-33
... speeds in rotations per minute (RPM). Select Ignored if you to the chassis, the specific field shows N/A. Smart Q-Fan function [Disabled] Allows you do not wish to the motherboard, the specific field shows N/A. If any of the fans is not connected to display the detected speed. Configuration options: [Performance] [Optimal] [Silent] ASUS M2V-MX 2-33