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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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... Bus, dual-channel un-buffered DDR2 667 memory support and AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology. Before you for buying an ASUS® M2V-TVM motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in the long line ...the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for details. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction See page 1-8 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 drive ...
... Bus, dual-channel un-buffered DDR2 667 memory support and AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology. Before you for buying an ASUS® M2V-TVM motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in the long line ...the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for details. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction See page 1-8 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 drive ...
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... page 1-17 for a cool and quiet operating environment. See pages 1-21 and 1-6 for details. This high speed interface is backward compatible with existing PCI specifications. ASUS M2V-TVM 1- PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect technology that speeds up the PCI bus. The dualchannel DDR2 architecture doubles...
... page 1-17 for a cool and quiet operating environment. See pages 1-21 and 1-6 for details. This high speed interface is backward compatible with existing PCI specifications. ASUS M2V-TVM 1- PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect technology that speeds up the PCI bus. The dualchannel DDR2 architecture doubles...
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... the power supply. 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. The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before...
... the power supply. 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. The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before...
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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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Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. 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-TVM ASUS M2V-TVM 1- The edge with external ports goes to the chassis.
Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. 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-TVM ASUS M2V-TVM 1- The edge with external ports goes to the chassis.
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... lifted up to a 90°-100° angle. Locate the CPU socket on the socket and damaging the CPU! 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU. 1. M2V-TVM M2V-TVM CPU Socket AM2 2.
... lifted up to a 90°-100° angle. Locate the CPU socket on the socket and damaging the CPU! 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU. 1. M2V-TVM M2V-TVM CPU Socket AM2 2.
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... NOT force the CPU into the socket until it is in one correct orientation. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND M2V-TVM M2V-TVM CPU Fan connector Do not forget to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! 5. Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that came... fits only in place, push down the socket lever to secure the CPU. Position the CPU above the socket such that it fits in place. ASUS M2V-TVM 1- Connect the CPU fan cable to the CPU_FAN connector on the side tab to plug this connector. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket to...
... NOT force the CPU into the socket until it is in one correct orientation. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND M2V-TVM M2V-TVM CPU Fan connector Do not forget to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! 5. Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that came... fits only in place, push down the socket lever to secure the CPU. Position the CPU above the socket such that it fits in place. ASUS M2V-TVM 1- Connect the CPU fan cable to the CPU_FAN connector on the side tab to plug this connector. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket to...
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otherwise, you cannot snap the retention bracket in place. Make sure that the retention bracket is in place. 4. Align the other end of the retention bracket to the retention module base. 3. A clicking sound denotes that the fan and heatsink assembly perfectly fits the retention mechanism module base; Push down the retention bracket lock on the retention mechanism to secure the heatsink and fan to the retention module base. Attach one end of the retention bracket (near the retention bracket lock) to the module base. ASUS M2V-TVM 1-11 2.
otherwise, you cannot snap the retention bracket in place. Make sure that the retention bracket is in place. 4. Align the other end of the retention bracket to the retention module base. 3. A clicking sound denotes that the fan and heatsink assembly perfectly fits the retention mechanism module base; Push down the retention bracket lock on the retention mechanism to secure the heatsink and fan to the retention module base. Attach one end of the retention bracket (near the retention bracket lock) to the module base. ASUS M2V-TVM 1-11 2.
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... socket. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest Qualified Vendors List.. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: M2V-TVM M2V-TVM 240-pin DDR2 DIMM...
... socket. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest Qualified Vendors List.. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: M2V-TVM M2V-TVM 240-pin DDR2 DIMM...
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Single-sided DS - ASUS M2V-TVM 1-13 Double-sided Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2-667/533 MHz QVL. Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) Model Kingston Kingston Kingston Kingston Kingston Kingston Kingston Samsung Samsung Samsung Samsung ...
Single-sided DS - ASUS M2V-TVM 1-13 Double-sided Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2-667/533 MHz QVL. Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) Model Kingston Kingston Kingston Kingston Kingston Kingston Kingston Samsung Samsung Samsung Samsung ...
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Failure to do so may need to install expansion cards. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. ASUS M2V-TVM 1-15 Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Secure the card to the chassis with the screw you ...
Failure to do so may need to install expansion cards. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. ASUS M2V-TVM 1-15 Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Secure the card to the chassis with the screw you ...
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... a PCI slot. 1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with PCI Express specifications. ASUS M2V-TVM 1-17 The figure shows a graphics card installed on the PCI Express x1 slot. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard has supports PCI Express x16 graphic...
... a PCI slot. 1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with PCI Express specifications. ASUS M2V-TVM 1-17 The figure shows a graphics card installed on the PCI Express x1 slot. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard has supports PCI Express x16 graphic...
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... down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 1-2. 4. Remove the onboard battery. 3. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! M2V-TVM M2V-TVM Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 12 23 Normal Clear CMOS (Default) 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction Reinstall the battery. 5. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you...
... down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 1-2. 4. Remove the onboard battery. 3. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! M2V-TVM M2V-TVM Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 12 23 Normal Clear CMOS (Default) 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction Reinstall the battery. 5. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you...
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Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up the computer when you press a key on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS. M2V-TVM KBPWR 2 1 +5V (Default) 3 2 +5VSB M2V-TVM Fan connectors ASUS M2V-TVM 1-19 This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 500 mA on the keyboard (the default is the Space Bar). Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you to wake up feature. 2.
Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up the computer when you press a key on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS. M2V-TVM KBPWR 2 1 +5V (Default) 3 2 +5VSB M2V-TVM Fan connectors ASUS M2V-TVM 1-19 This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 500 mA on the keyboard (the default is the Space Bar). Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you to wake up feature. 2.
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... port (purple). Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) This connector is removed to this connector, then connect the other VGA-compatible devices. 10. PIN1 M2V-TVM Floppy disk drive consnector ASUS M2V-TVM 1-21 Pin 5 on the floppy ribbon cable to the signal connector at the back of the floppy disk drive. COM port...
... port (purple). Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) This connector is removed to this connector, then connect the other VGA-compatible devices. 10. PIN1 M2V-TVM Floppy disk drive consnector ASUS M2V-TVM 1-21 Pin 5 on the floppy ribbon cable to the signal connector at the back of the floppy disk drive. COM port...
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2. There are for Ultra DMA 133/100/66 IDE devices. M2V-TVM IDE connectors 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE, SEC_IDE) The onboard IDE connectors are three connectors on the IDE ribbon cable to ... jumper setting Single device Cable-Select or Master Two devices Cable-Select Master Slave Mode of the following modes to PIN1. PRI_IDE PIN1 SEC_IDE PIN1 M2V-TVM NOTE:Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on each Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable: blue, black, and gray. Connect the blue connector to...
2. There are for Ultra DMA 133/100/66 IDE devices. M2V-TVM IDE connectors 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE, SEC_IDE) The onboard IDE connectors are three connectors on the IDE ribbon cable to ... jumper setting Single device Cable-Select or Master Two devices Cable-Select Master Slave Mode of the following modes to PIN1. PRI_IDE PIN1 SEC_IDE PIN1 M2V-TVM NOTE:Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on each Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable: blue, black, and gray. Connect the blue connector to...