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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 System memory 1-12 1.7.1 Overview 1-12 1.7.2 Memory...
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 System memory 1-12 1.7.1 Overview 1-12 1.7.2 Memory...
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... you detect any area where it may become wet. • Place the product on it by yourself. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are not damaged. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Make sure...placed in any damage, contact your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that the power cables for disposal of electronic products. Do not place the product in municipal waste. If you are not sure about...
... you detect any area where it may become wet. • Place the product on it by yourself. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are not damaged. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Make sure...placed in any damage, contact your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that the power cables for disposal of electronic products. Do not place the product in municipal waste. If you are not sure about...
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This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction
This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction
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... and latest technologies, 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 drive cable Accessories I/O shield Application CD ASUS motherboard support CD Documentation User guide If any of the ...
... and latest technologies, 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 drive cable Accessories I/O shield Application CD ASUS motherboard support CD Documentation User guide If any of the ...
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... system memory to 1-14 for details. See page 1-17 for details. PCI Express features point‑to a fast 480 Mbps on USB 2.0. 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.... The dualchannel DDR2 architecture doubles the bandwidth of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. See pages 1-12 to boost system performance, eliminating bottlenecks. ASUS M2V-TVM 1-
... system memory to 1-14 for details. See page 1-17 for details. PCI Express features point‑to a fast 480 Mbps on USB 2.0. 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.... The dualchannel DDR2 architecture doubles the bandwidth of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. See pages 1-12 to boost system performance, eliminating bottlenecks. ASUS M2V-TVM 1-
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No need to your system with customizable and animated boot logos. See page 2-30 for details. See page 2-5 for details. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction ASUS MyLogo 2 ASUS My Logo 2 is the new feature present in the motherboard that allows you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS EZ Flash With ASUS EZ Flash, you to personalize and add style to use a DOS-based utility or boot from a floppy disk.
No need to your system with customizable and animated boot logos. See page 2-30 for details. See page 2-5 for details. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction ASUS MyLogo 2 ASUS My Logo 2 is the new feature present in the motherboard that allows you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS EZ Flash With ASUS EZ Flash, you to personalize and add style to use a DOS-based utility or boot from a floppy disk.
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M2V-TVM SB_PWR ON Standy Power OFF Powered Off M2V-TVM Onboard LED connector ASUS M2V-TVM 1- Failure to do so may cause severe damage to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off or ..., ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off mode. The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. This is a reminder that...
M2V-TVM SB_PWR ON Standy Power OFF Powered Off M2V-TVM Onboard LED connector ASUS M2V-TVM 1- Failure to do so may cause severe damage to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off or ..., ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off mode. The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. This is a reminder that...
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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. 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. Do not overtighten the screws!
Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. 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. Do not overtighten the screws!
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... CPU into the socket to a 90°-100° angle. Make sure you use a CPU is lifted up to prevent bending the connectors on the motherboard. Locate the CPU socket on the socket and damaging the CPU! 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU. 1. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The...
... CPU into the socket to a 90°-100° angle. Make sure you use a CPU is lifted up to prevent bending the connectors on the motherboard. Locate the CPU socket on the socket and damaging the CPU! 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU. 1. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The...
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... Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with the heatsink package. 7. ASUS M2V-TVM 1- Position the CPU above the socket such that came with a small triangle. 4. Small triangle Gold triangle The CPU fits only in place.... 3. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! The lever clicks on the motherboard. Connect the CPU fan cable to the CPU_FAN connector on the side tab to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! 5. DO ...
... Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with the heatsink package. 7. ASUS M2V-TVM 1- Position the CPU above the socket such that came with a small triangle. 4. Small triangle Gold triangle The CPU fits only in place.... 3. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! The lever clicks on the motherboard. Connect the CPU fan cable to the CPU_FAN connector on the side tab to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! 5. DO ...
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If the instructions in this section do not have to remove the retention module base when installing the CPU or installing other motherboard components. • If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that a Thermal Interface Material is properly ...AMD Sempron™ processor require a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to install the CPU heatsink and fan. 1. Place the heatsink on the motherboard upon purchase. • You do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. Chapter 1: Product introduction Follow these steps to ensure optimum ...
If the instructions in this section do not have to remove the retention module base when installing the CPU or installing other motherboard components. • If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that a Thermal Interface Material is properly ...AMD Sempron™ processor require a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to install the CPU heatsink and fan. 1. Place the heatsink on the motherboard upon purchase. • You do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. Chapter 1: Product introduction Follow these steps to ensure optimum ...
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... module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a 240-pin footprint compared to prevent installation on a DDR DIMM socket. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest Qualified Vendors List.. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the same...ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. 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.
... module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a 240-pin footprint compared to prevent installation on a DDR DIMM socket. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest Qualified Vendors List.. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the same...ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. 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.
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... DIMMs. DO not install DDR DIMMs to the DDR2 DIMM sockets. 1.7.4 Removing a DIMM To remove a DIMM: 1. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. • The DDR2 DIMM sockets do so can cause severe damage...
... DIMMs. DO not install DDR DIMMs to the DDR2 DIMM sockets. 1.7.4 Removing a DIMM To remove a DIMM: 1. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. • The DDR2 DIMM sockets do so can cause severe damage...
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...the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the next page. 3. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. ASUS M2V-TVM 1-15 Secure the card to do so may need to install expansion cards. Failure to the... unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards ...
...the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the next page. 3. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. ASUS M2V-TVM 1-15 Secure the card to do so may need to install expansion cards. Failure to the... unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards ...
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...* IRQ holder for PCI steering* PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port* Numeric Data Processor Primary IDE Channel Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 A B C D used - -
...* IRQ holder for PCI steering* PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port* Numeric Data Processor Primary IDE Channel Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 A B C D used - -
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...card installed on the PCI Express x16 slot. The figure shows a LAN card installed on 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 specifications. 1.8.3 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards ...card, USB card, and other cards that comply with the 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 cards that comply with PCI Express specifications.
...card installed on the PCI Express x16 slot. The figure shows a LAN card installed on 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 specifications. 1.8.3 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards ...card, USB card, and other cards that comply with the 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 cards that comply with PCI Express specifications.
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2. There are for Ultra DMA 133/100/66 IDE devices. If any device jumper is removed to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of device(s) Cable connector - This prevents incorrect insertion when you connect the IDE cable. • Use the 80-conductor IDE ...
2. There are for Ultra DMA 133/100/66 IDE devices. If any device jumper is removed to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of device(s) Cable connector - This prevents incorrect insertion when you connect the IDE cable. • Use the 80-conductor IDE ...
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...) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350mA~740mA (8.88W max.) or a total of the connector. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors. DO NOT place jumper caps on the... motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of 1A~2.22A (26.64W max.) at +12V. Connect the fan cables ...
...) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350mA~740mA (8.88W max.) or a total of the connector. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors. DO NOT place jumper caps on the... motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of 1A~2.22A (26.64W max.) at +12V. Connect the fan cables ...