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.../s HyperTransport Bus, dual-channel un-buffered DDR2 667 memory support and AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology. 1.1 Welcome! Before you for buying an ASUS® M2V-MX motherboard! See page 1-8 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...
.../s HyperTransport Bus, dual-channel un-buffered DDR2 667 memory support and AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology. 1.1 Welcome! Before you for buying an ASUS® M2V-MX motherboard! See page 1-8 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...
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... demanding applications. 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 2.0. ASUS M2V-MX 1- DDR2 800MHz memory support DDR2 is the next generation memory technology to replace the current DDR. With the highest speed up the PCI bus. PCI...
... demanding applications. 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 2.0. ASUS M2V-MX 1- DDR2 800MHz memory support DDR2 is the next generation memory technology to replace the current DDR. With the highest speed up the PCI bus. PCI...
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... the power supply case, before removing or plugging in soft-off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. 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. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard...
... the power supply case, before removing or plugging in soft-off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. 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. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard...
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The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. Doing so can damage the motherboard. Do not overtighten the screws! R Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. 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. Doing so can damage the motherboard. Do not overtighten the screws! R Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. 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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... CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with the heatsink package. 7. CPU_FAN R CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND M2V-MX M2V-MX CPU Fan Connector Do not forget to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! 5. When the CPU is locked. 6. Hardware monitoring errors can occur.... Carefully insert the CPU into the socket to connect the CPU fan connector! Position the CPU above the socket such that came with a small triangle. 4. ASUS M2V-MX 1- 3.
... CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with the heatsink package. 7. CPU_FAN R CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND M2V-MX M2V-MX CPU Fan Connector Do not forget to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! 5. When the CPU is locked. 6. Hardware monitoring errors can occur.... Carefully insert the CPU into the socket to connect the CPU fan connector! Position the CPU above the socket such that came with a small triangle. 4. ASUS M2V-MX 1- 3.
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Attach one end of the retention bracket (near the retention bracket lock) to the retention module base. 3. A clicking sound denotes that the fan and heatsink assembly perfectly fits the retention mechanism module base; otherwise, you cannot snap the retention bracket in place. ASUS M2V-MX 1-11 Make sure that the retention bracket is in place. 4. 2. Align the other end of the retention bracket to the retention module base. Push down the retention bracket lock on the retention mechanism to secure the heatsink and fan to the module base.
Attach one end of the retention bracket (near the retention bracket lock) to the retention module base. 3. A clicking sound denotes that the fan and heatsink assembly perfectly fits the retention mechanism module base; otherwise, you cannot snap the retention bracket in place. ASUS M2V-MX 1-11 Make sure that the retention bracket is in place. 4. 2. Align the other end of the retention bracket to the retention module base. Push down the retention bracket lock on the retention mechanism to secure the heatsink and fan to the module base.
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...-A HYS72T64000HU-3S-B HYS72T128020HU-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 com) for the latest DDR2 DIMM modules for use with this motherboard. Visit the...
...-A HYS72T64000HU-3S-B HYS72T128020HU-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 com) for the latest DDR2 DIMM modules for use with this motherboard. Visit the...
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Double Sided DIMM Support: A - ASUS M2V-MX 1-15 supports one pair of modules inserted into either slots as one module inserted in any slot as Single-channel memory configuration B - supports one pair of Dualchannel memory configuration Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest memory Qualified Vendor List (QVL). DDR2 800 Qualified Vendors List...
Double Sided DIMM Support: A - ASUS M2V-MX 1-15 supports one pair of modules inserted into either slots as one module inserted in any slot as Single-channel memory configuration B - supports one pair of Dualchannel memory configuration Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest memory Qualified Vendor List (QVL). DDR2 800 Qualified Vendors List...
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... that they support. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. ASUS M2V-MX 1-17 The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that came with the screw you physical injury and damage motherboard components...
... that they support. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. ASUS M2V-MX 1-17 The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that came with the screw you physical injury and damage motherboard components...
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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. 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.
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KBPWR 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB M2V-MX M2V-MX Keyboard Power Setting 3. The USBPW1-4 jumper is for the internal USB connectors (USB port 5-8) that you can connect to wake up feature requires a power supply ... Up +5V +5VSB (Default) • The USB device wake-up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in sleep mode. R R 12 23 2. ASUS M2V-MX 1-21 Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) to wake up the computer from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to enable or disable the...
KBPWR 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB M2V-MX M2V-MX Keyboard Power Setting 3. The USBPW1-4 jumper is for the internal USB connectors (USB port 5-8) that you can connect to wake up feature requires a power supply ... Up +5V +5VSB (Default) • The USB device wake-up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in sleep mode. R R 12 23 2. ASUS M2V-MX 1-21 Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) to wake up the computer from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to enable or disable the...
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Pin 5 on the floppy ribbon cable to prevent incorrect cable connection when using an FDD cable with a covered Pin 5. FLOPPY M2V-MX NOTE: Orient the red markings on the connector is for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 8. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for a VGA ... (USB) ports are available for the provided floppy disk drive (FDD) signal cable. This 15-pin port is removed to PIN 1. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). M2V-MX Floppy Disk Drive Connector R PIN 1 ASUS M2V-MX 1-23
Pin 5 on the floppy ribbon cable to prevent incorrect cable connection when using an FDD cable with a covered Pin 5. FLOPPY M2V-MX NOTE: Orient the red markings on the connector is for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 8. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for a VGA ... (USB) ports are available for the provided floppy disk drive (FDD) signal cable. This 15-pin port is removed to PIN 1. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). M2V-MX Floppy Disk Drive Connector R PIN 1 ASUS M2V-MX 1-23
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... that allows up to the RAID manual in the support CD. R GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND M2V-MX M2V-MX SATA Connectors SATA1 SATA2 For detailed instructions on how to configure RAID 0, 1, and JBOD, refer to 150 MB/s data transfer rates, faster than the standard...
... that allows up to the RAID manual in the support CD. R GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND M2V-MX M2V-MX SATA Connectors SATA1 SATA2 For detailed instructions on how to configure RAID 0, 1, and JBOD, refer to 150 MB/s data transfer rates, faster than the standard...
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...fans of 350mA~740mA (8.88W max.) or a total of the connector. 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. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! DO ...of each cable matches the ground pin of 1A~2.22A (26.64W max.) at +12V. 4. R M2V-MX CD (black) Right Audio Channel Ground Ground Left Audio Channel M2V-MX Internal Audio Connector ASUS M2V-MX 1-27 Optical drive audio in connectors (4-pin CD) These connectors allow you to the fan connectors. ...
...fans of 350mA~740mA (8.88W max.) or a total of the connector. 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. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! DO ...of each cable matches the ground pin of 1A~2.22A (26.64W max.) at +12V. 4. R M2V-MX CD (black) Right Audio Channel Ground Ground Left Audio Channel M2V-MX Internal Audio Connector ASUS M2V-MX 1-27 Optical drive audio in connectors (4-pin CD) These connectors allow you to the fan connectors. ...
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...'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. ASUS M2V-MX 1-29 If you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to...
...'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. ASUS M2V-MX 1-29 If you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to...
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...LED lights up when you to the HDD. • System warning speaker This 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. ASUS M2V-MX 1-31 PWR Ground Reset Ground Reset PWRSW • System power LED This 3-pin connector is for the system power LED. The system power...8226; Power/Soft-off button This connector is for the HDD Activity LED. R PLED SPEAKER PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker PANEL M2V-MX IDE_LED M2V-MX System Panel Connector IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. Pressing the power button turns the system ON or...
...LED lights up when you to the HDD. • System warning speaker This 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. ASUS M2V-MX 1-31 PWR Ground Reset Ground Reset PWRSW • System power LED This 3-pin connector is for the system power LED. The system power...8226; Power/Soft-off button This connector is for the HDD Activity LED. R PLED SPEAKER PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker PANEL M2V-MX IDE_LED M2V-MX System Panel Connector IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. Pressing the power button turns the system ON or...
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...: 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/End] Move 2- Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to display the following. You can launch the EZ Flash 2 by two methods. (1) Insert the floppy disk / USB...
...: 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/End] Move 2- Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to display the following. You can launch the EZ Flash 2 by two methods. (1) Insert the floppy disk / USB...
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...is the latest or the original BIOS file on a piece of paper. ok A:\> The utility returns to prevent system boot failure! 5. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... All rights reserved....03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the hard disk drive. done Reading flash ...... ASUS M2V-MX 2- Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the DOS prompt. 2. done Write to a bootable floppy disk. The utility returns to the ...
...is the latest or the original BIOS file on a piece of paper. ok A:\> The utility returns to prevent system boot failure! 5. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... All rights reserved....03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the hard disk drive. done Reading flash ...... ASUS M2V-MX 2- Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the DOS prompt. 2. done Write to a bootable floppy disk. The utility returns to the ...
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Bad BIOS checksum. The utility then updates the corrupted BIOS file. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. ASUS M2V-MX 2- Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. Insert the support CD to download the latest BIOS file. Floppy not found ! Reading file "... is found, the utility automatically checks the optical drive for floppy... DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to the optical drive. 3.
Bad BIOS checksum. The utility then updates the corrupted BIOS file. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. ASUS M2V-MX 2- Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. Insert the support CD to download the latest BIOS file. Floppy not found ! Reading file "... is found, the utility automatically checks the optical drive for floppy... DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to the optical drive. 3.
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Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select. ASUS M2V-MX 2- Select Update BIOS from the Internet option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. Click Next.
Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select. ASUS M2V-MX 2- Select Update BIOS from the Internet option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. Click Next.