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...guide is organized ix Where to find more information ix Conventions used in this guide x Typography x M2V specifications summary xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product Highlights 1-2 1.3.2 Unique ASUS features 1-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Placement ... slots 2-14 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card 2-14 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card 2-14 2.5.3 Interrupt assignments 2-15 2.5.4 PCI slots 2-16 2.5.5 PCI Express x1 slot 2-16 iii
...guide is organized ix Where to find more information ix Conventions used in this guide x Typography x M2V specifications summary xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product Highlights 1-2 1.3.2 Unique ASUS features 1-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Placement ... slots 2-14 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card 2-14 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card 2-14 2.5.3 Interrupt assignments 2-15 2.5.4 PCI slots 2-16 2.5.5 PCI Express x1 slot 2-16 iii
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Safeguards Contents 2.5.6 PCI Express x16 slot 2-16 2.6 Jumpers 2-17 2.7 Connectors 2-19 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors 2-19 2.7.2 Internal connectors 2-21 Chapter 3: Powering up 3.1 Starting up for the first ... 4-1 4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 4-1 4.1.2 Using AFUDOS to update the BIOS 4-2 4.1.3 Using AFUDOS to copy BIOS from PC 4-3 4.1.4 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS 4-4 4.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 Utilities 4-5 4.1.6 ASUS Update 4-7 4.2 BIOS Setup program 4-9 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 4-10 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-10 4.2.3 Navigation keys 4-10 4.2.4 Menu items 4-11 4.2.5 ...
Safeguards Contents 2.5.6 PCI Express x16 slot 2-16 2.6 Jumpers 2-17 2.7 Connectors 2-19 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors 2-19 2.7.2 Internal connectors 2-21 Chapter 3: Powering up 3.1 Starting up for the first ... 4-1 4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 4-1 4.1.2 Using AFUDOS to update the BIOS 4-2 4.1.3 Using AFUDOS to copy BIOS from PC 4-3 4.1.4 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS 4-4 4.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 Utilities 4-5 4.1.6 ASUS Update 4-7 4.2 BIOS Setup program 4-9 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 4-10 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-10 4.2.3 Navigation keys 4-10 4.2.4 Menu items 4-11 4.2.5 ...
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PCI slots 3. PCI Express x 16 slot Page 2-11 2-16 2-16 2-16 Jumpers 1. Microphone port 7. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 8. External SATA port 10. S/PDIF coaxial cable jack 11. 2.2.4 Layout Contents Slots... Line Out port 6. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) 3. PS/2 keyboard port Page 2-19 2-19 2-19 2-19 2-19 2-19 2-20 2-20 2-20 2-20 2-20 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information PCI Express x 1 slot 4. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 2. Parallel port 3. Gigabit LAN port (RJ-45) 4. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 9.
PCI slots 3. PCI Express x 16 slot Page 2-11 2-16 2-16 2-16 Jumpers 1. Microphone port 7. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 8. External SATA port 10. S/PDIF coaxial cable jack 11. 2.2.4 Layout Contents Slots... Line Out port 6. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) 3. PS/2 keyboard port Page 2-19 2-19 2-19 2-19 2-19 2-19 2-20 2-20 2-20 2-20 2-20 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information PCI Express x 1 slot 4. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 2. Parallel port 3. Gigabit LAN port (RJ-45) 4. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 9.
Motherboard Installation Guide
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..., you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card Follow these steps to install an expansion card. 1. The motherboard has available PCI slots, PCI Express x1 slot and PCI Express x16 slot. Read the documentation that came with screws. 6. Replace the system cover. 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure...
..., you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card Follow these steps to install an expansion card. 1. The motherboard has available PCI slots, PCI Express x1 slot and PCI Express x16 slot. Read the documentation that came with screws. 6. Replace the system cover. 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure...
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... Port Numeric Data Processor Primary IDE Channel Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard A B C D E PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 PCI slot 3 PCI slot 4 PCI Express x1 PCI Express x16 Gigabit LAN Marvell 6121 SATA SATA USB1 USB2 USB3 USB4 HD audio shared - - - - - shared - -...- - - - - - - - - - - H - - - - shared - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - shared - - ASUS M2V 2-17 IRQ assignments for ISA or PCI devices.
... Port Numeric Data Processor Primary IDE Channel Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard A B C D E PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 PCI slot 3 PCI slot 4 PCI Express x1 PCI Express x16 Gigabit LAN Marvell 6121 SATA SATA USB1 USB2 USB3 USB4 HD audio shared - - - - - shared - -...- - - - - - - - - - - H - - - - shared - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - shared - - ASUS M2V 2-17 IRQ assignments for ISA or PCI devices.
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... and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 2.5.4 PCI slots The PCI slots support PCI 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 the PCI Express x1 slot. 2.5.6 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x16 graphic cards that comply with optional...
... and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 2.5.4 PCI slots The PCI slots support PCI 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 the PCI Express x1 slot. 2.5.6 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x16 graphic cards that comply with optional...
M2V User's Manual for English Edition
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...guide is organized ix Where to find more information ix Conventions used in this guide x Typography x M2V specifications summary xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product Highlights 1-2 1.3.2 Unique ASUS features 1-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Placement ... slots 2-14 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card 2-14 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card 2-14 2.5.3 Interrupt assignments 2-15 2.5.4 PCI slots 2-16 2.5.5 PCI Express x1 slot 2-16 iii
...guide is organized ix Where to find more information ix Conventions used in this guide x Typography x M2V specifications summary xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product Highlights 1-2 1.3.2 Unique ASUS features 1-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Placement ... slots 2-14 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card 2-14 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card 2-14 2.5.3 Interrupt assignments 2-15 2.5.4 PCI slots 2-16 2.5.5 PCI Express x1 slot 2-16 iii
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Safeguards Contents 2.5.6 PCI Express x16 slot 2-16 2.6 Jumpers 2-17 2.7 Connectors 2-19 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors 2-19 2.7.2 Internal connectors 2-21 Chapter 3: Powering up 3.1 Starting up for the first ... 4-1 4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 4-1 4.1.2 Using AFUDOS to update the BIOS 4-2 4.1.3 Using AFUDOS to copy BIOS from PC 4-3 4.1.4 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS 4-4 4.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 Utilities 4-5 4.1.6 ASUS Update 4-7 4.2 BIOS Setup program 4-9 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 4-10 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-10 4.2.3 Navigation keys 4-10 4.2.4 Menu items 4-11 4.2.5 ...
Safeguards Contents 2.5.6 PCI Express x16 slot 2-16 2.6 Jumpers 2-17 2.7 Connectors 2-19 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors 2-19 2.7.2 Internal connectors 2-21 Chapter 3: Powering up 3.1 Starting up for the first ... 4-1 4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 4-1 4.1.2 Using AFUDOS to update the BIOS 4-2 4.1.3 Using AFUDOS to copy BIOS from PC 4-3 4.1.4 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS 4-4 4.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 Utilities 4-5 4.1.6 ASUS Update 4-7 4.2 BIOS Setup program 4-9 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 4-10 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-10 4.2.3 Navigation keys 4-10 4.2.4 Menu items 4-11 4.2.5 ...
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PCI Express x 1 slot 4. Line In port 5. Line Out port 6. External SATA port 10. S/PDIF coaxial cable jack 11. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 2. DDR2 DIMM...18 Rear Panel Connectors 1. PS/2 keyboard port Page 2-19 2-19 2-19 2-19 2-19 2-19 2-20 2-20 2-20 2-20 2-20 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information PCI slots 3. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) 3. Parallel port 3. PCI Express x 16 slot Page 2-11 2-16 2-16 2-16 Jumpers 1. Gigabit LAN port (RJ-45) 4. Microphone port 7. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 8. USB 2.0 ...
PCI Express x 1 slot 4. Line In port 5. Line Out port 6. External SATA port 10. S/PDIF coaxial cable jack 11. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 2. DDR2 DIMM...18 Rear Panel Connectors 1. PS/2 keyboard port Page 2-19 2-19 2-19 2-19 2-19 2-19 2-20 2-20 2-20 2-20 2-20 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information PCI slots 3. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) 3. Parallel port 3. PCI Express x 16 slot Page 2-11 2-16 2-16 2-16 Jumpers 1. Gigabit LAN port (RJ-45) 4. Microphone port 7. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 8. USB 2.0 ...
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... cards. Assign an IRQ to the card. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. The motherboard has available PCI slots, PCI Express x1 slot and PCI Express x16 slot. ASUS M2V 2-15
... cards. Assign an IRQ to the card. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. The motherboard has available PCI slots, PCI Express x1 slot and PCI Express x16 slot. ASUS M2V 2-15
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... shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information shared - - - - - - - - - - - - - ... Primary IDE Channel Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard A B C D E PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 PCI slot 3 PCI slot 4 PCI Express x1 PCI Express x16 Gigabit LAN Marvell 6121 SATA SATA USB1 USB2 USB3 USB4 HD audio shared - - - - ...
... shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information shared - - - - - - - - - - - - - ... Primary IDE Channel Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard A B C D E PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 PCI slot 3 PCI slot 4 PCI Express x1 PCI Express x16 Gigabit LAN Marvell 6121 SATA SATA USB1 USB2 USB3 USB4 HD audio shared - - - - ...
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... a graphics card installed on the PCI Express x1 slot. 2.5.6 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x16 graphic cards that comply with PCI specifications. The following figure shows a LAN card installed on a PCI slot. 2.5.5 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. ASUS M2V 2-17 The figure blow...
... a graphics card installed on the PCI Express x1 slot. 2.5.6 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x16 graphic cards that comply with PCI specifications. The following figure shows a LAN card installed on a PCI slot. 2.5.5 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. ASUS M2V 2-17 The figure blow...