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Contents Notices vi Safety information vii M2V-TVM 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-TVM 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-TVM specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion slots Graphics Storage Audio LAN USB 2.0 Special features Backpanel I/O ports Support AMD socket AM2 for AMD Athlon... RAID 0, RAID 1, and JBOD configurations Realtek® ALC655 6-channel audio CODEC S/PDIF out support Realtek® RTL8100C 10/100 LAN Supports up to 8 USB 2.0 ports ASUS EZ Flash ASUS MyLogo2 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 Serial port (continued on the next page) viii
M2V-TVM specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion slots Graphics Storage Audio LAN USB 2.0 Special features Backpanel I/O ports Support AMD socket AM2 for AMD Athlon... RAID 0, RAID 1, and JBOD configurations Realtek® ALC655 6-channel audio CODEC S/PDIF out support Realtek® RTL8100C 10/100 LAN Supports up to 8 USB 2.0 ports ASUS EZ Flash ASUS MyLogo2 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 Serial port (continued on the next page) viii
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ix M2V-TVM specifications summary Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability Support CD contents Form factor 2 x USB connector supports additional 4 USB ports 24-pin ATX power connector 4-pin ATX ... 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-TVM specifications summary Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability Support CD contents Form factor 2 x USB connector supports additional 4 USB ports 24-pin ATX power connector 4-pin ATX ... 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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...HyperTransport Bus, dual-channel un-buffered DDR2 667 memory support and AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology. See page 1-8 for buying an ASUS® M2V-TVM motherboard! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on 64-bit architecture. The motherboard delivers a host of new ... making 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-TVM 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...
...HyperTransport Bus, dual-channel un-buffered DDR2 667 memory support and AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology. See page 1-8 for buying an ASUS® M2V-TVM motherboard! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on 64-bit architecture. The motherboard delivers a host of new ... making 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-TVM 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...
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... in packets. 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-TVM 1- The dualchannel DDR2 architecture doubles the bandwidth of your network or broadband connection with the onboard LAN port, lets you take gaming online without buying...
... in packets. 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-TVM 1- The dualchannel DDR2 architecture doubles the bandwidth of your network or broadband connection with the onboard LAN port, lets you take gaming online without buying...
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..., and/or components. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any motherboard component. M2V-TVM SB_PWR ON Standy Power OFF Powered Off M2V-TVM Onboard LED connector ASUS M2V-TVM 1- 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and...
..., and/or components. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any motherboard component. M2V-TVM SB_PWR ON Standy Power OFF Powered Off M2V-TVM Onboard LED connector ASUS M2V-TVM 1- 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and...
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1.5 Motherboard overview 1.5.1 Motherboard layout PS2/2KBMS T:Mouse B:Keyboard ATX12V KBPWR CPU_FAN Parallel Port COM1 DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) VGA USB12 LAN_USB34 AUDIO2 CHA_FAN SB_PWR IT8716F-S CD AUX PCIEX1_1 RTL8100C PCIEX16 PCI1 ALC655 PCI2 AAFP COM2 M2V-TVM EATXPWR LOPPY USB56 USB78 CLRTC CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power 4Mb BIOS BUZZER SATA2 SATA1 F_PANEL PRI_IDE SEC_IDE BIOS_WP 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.5 Motherboard overview 1.5.1 Motherboard layout PS2/2KBMS T:Mouse B:Keyboard ATX12V KBPWR CPU_FAN Parallel Port COM1 DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) VGA USB12 LAN_USB34 AUDIO2 CHA_FAN SB_PWR IT8716F-S CD AUX PCIEX1_1 RTL8100C PCIEX16 PCI1 ALC655 PCI2 AAFP COM2 M2V-TVM EATXPWR LOPPY USB56 USB78 CLRTC CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power 4Mb BIOS BUZZER SATA2 SATA1 F_PANEL PRI_IDE SEC_IDE BIOS_WP 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction
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1.5.2 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis M2V-TVM ASUS M2V-TVM 1- Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 1.5.3 Screw holes Place six (6) screws into the chassis in the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. 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 holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis M2V-TVM ASUS M2V-TVM 1- Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 1.5.3 Screw holes Place six (6) screws into the chassis in the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. Doing so can damage the motherboard. Do not overtighten the screws!
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.... Make sure you use a CPU is lifted up to 90°-100° angle, otherwise the CPU does not fit in only one correct orientation. M2V-TVM M2V-TVM CPU Socket AM2 2.
.... Make sure you use a CPU is lifted up to 90°-100° angle, otherwise the CPU does not fit in only one correct orientation. M2V-TVM M2V-TVM CPU Socket AM2 2.
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...CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with the heatsink package. 7. Small triangle Gold triangle The CPU fits only in place. ASUS M2V-TVM 1- Carefully insert the CPU into the socket to plug this connector. The lever clicks on the motherboard. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if ... it is in place, push down the socket lever to secure the CPU. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND M2V-TVM M2V-TVM CPU Fan connector Do not forget to the CPU_FAN connector on the side tab to indicate that came with a small triangle. 4. When the...
...CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with the heatsink package. 7. Small triangle Gold triangle The CPU fits only in place. ASUS M2V-TVM 1- Carefully insert the CPU into the socket to plug this connector. The lever clicks on the motherboard. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if ... it is in place, push down the socket lever to secure the CPU. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND M2V-TVM M2V-TVM CPU Fan connector Do not forget to the CPU_FAN connector on the side tab to indicate that came with a small triangle. 4. When the...
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Align the other end of the retention bracket to the retention module base. 3. Push down the retention bracket lock on the retention mechanism to secure the heatsink and fan to the retention module base. 2. Make sure that the retention bracket is in place. 4. ASUS M2V-TVM 1-11 A clicking sound denotes that the fan and heatsink assembly perfectly fits the retention mechanism module base; Attach one end of the retention bracket (near the retention bracket lock) to the module base. otherwise, you cannot snap the retention bracket in place.
Align the other end of the retention bracket to the retention module base. 3. Push down the retention bracket lock on the retention mechanism to secure the heatsink and fan to the retention module base. 2. Make sure that the retention bracket is in place. 4. ASUS M2V-TVM 1-11 A clicking sound denotes that the fan and heatsink assembly perfectly fits the retention mechanism module base; Attach one end of the retention bracket (near the retention bracket lock) to the module base. otherwise, you cannot snap the retention bracket in place.
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Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest Qualified Vendors List.. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: M2V-TVM M2V-TVM 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Sockets 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install 256 MB, 512 MB, and...
Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest Qualified Vendors List.. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: M2V-TVM M2V-TVM 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Sockets 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install 256 MB, 512 MB, and...
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Single-sided DS - Double-sided Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2-667/533 MHz QVL. ASUS M2V-TVM 1-13 Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) Model Kingston Kingston Kingston Kingston Kingston Kingston Kingston Samsung Samsung Samsung Samsung Infineon Infineon Infineon Infineon Infineon Infineon Infineon Micron ...
Single-sided DS - Double-sided Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2-667/533 MHz QVL. ASUS M2V-TVM 1-13 Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) Model Kingston Kingston Kingston Kingston Kingston Kingston Kingston Samsung Samsung Samsung Samsung Infineon Infineon Infineon Infineon Infineon Infineon Infineon Micron ...
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... to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Turn on the next page. 3. Install the software drivers for information on the slot. 5. ASUS M2V-TVM 1-15 Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that they support. Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card...
... to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Turn on the next page. 3. Install the software drivers for information on the slot. 5. ASUS M2V-TVM 1-15 Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that they support. Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card...
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... on the PCI Express x1 slot. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard has supports PCI Express x16 graphic cards that comply with PCI Express specifications. ASUS M2V-TVM 1-17
... on the PCI Express x1 slot. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard has supports PCI Express x16 graphic cards that comply with PCI Express specifications. ASUS M2V-TVM 1-17
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... onboard battery. 3. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the cap back to pins 2-3. M2V-TVM M2V-TVM Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 12 23 Normal Clear CMOS (Default) 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.9 Jumpers 1. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Plug the power cord and...
... onboard battery. 3. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the cap back to pins 2-3. M2V-TVM M2V-TVM Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 12 23 Normal Clear CMOS (Default) 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.9 Jumpers 1. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Plug the power cord and...
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2. Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) to wake up the computer when you to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up feature. M2V-TVM KBPWR 2 1 +5V (Default) 3 2 +5VSB M2V-TVM Fan connectors ASUS M2V-TVM 1-19 Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you press a key on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS. This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 500 mA on the keyboard (the default is the Space Bar).
2. Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) to wake up the computer when you to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up feature. M2V-TVM KBPWR 2 1 +5V (Default) 3 2 +5VSB M2V-TVM Fan connectors ASUS M2V-TVM 1-19 Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you press a key on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS. This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 500 mA on the keyboard (the default is the Space Bar).
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These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for a PS/2 keyboard. 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1. PIN1 M2V-TVM Floppy disk drive consnector ASUS M2V-TVM 1-21 COM port. Insert one end of the floppy disk drive. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. 7. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. USB 2.0 ports... FDD cable with a covered Pin 5. Pin 5 on the floppy ribbon cable to this connector, then connect the other VGAcompatible devices. 11. M2V-TVM FLOPPY NOTE:Orient the red markings on the connector is for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 8. This 15-pin port is for a VGA monitor...
These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for a PS/2 keyboard. 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1. PIN1 M2V-TVM Floppy disk drive consnector ASUS M2V-TVM 1-21 COM port. Insert one end of the floppy disk drive. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. 7. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. USB 2.0 ports... FDD cable with a covered Pin 5. Pin 5 on the floppy ribbon cable to this connector, then connect the other VGAcompatible devices. 11. M2V-TVM FLOPPY NOTE:Orient the red markings on the connector is for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 8. This 15-pin port is for a VGA monitor...
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... Master Slave Black or gray • Pin 20 on each Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable: blue, black, and gray. PRI_IDE PIN1 SEC_IDE PIN1 M2V-TVM NOTE:Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the Ultra DMA cable connector. This prevents incorrect insertion when you connect the IDE cable. • Use... jumper is removed to match the covered hole on the IDE ribbon cable to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of device(s) Cable connector - 2. M2V-TVM IDE connectors 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction
... Master Slave Black or gray • Pin 20 on each Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable: blue, black, and gray. PRI_IDE PIN1 SEC_IDE PIN1 M2V-TVM NOTE:Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the Ultra DMA cable connector. This prevents incorrect insertion when you connect the IDE cable. • Use... jumper is removed to match the covered hole on the IDE ribbon cable to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of device(s) Cable connector - 2. M2V-TVM IDE connectors 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction