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Chapter 4: Motherboard information This chapter gives information about the ASUS V-Series M2V890 barebone system. The chapter lists the system features, including introduction on how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus ...parts: 1. viii How this guide Audience This guide provides general information and installation instructions about the motherboard that comes with hardware knowledge of the ASUS V-Series M2V890 barebone system. Chapter 3: Starting up This chapter helps you power up the system and install drivers and utilities from the support CD. 4. ...
Chapter 4: Motherboard information This chapter gives information about the ASUS V-Series M2V890 barebone system. The chapter lists the system features, including introduction on how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus ...parts: 1. viii How this guide Audience This guide provides general information and installation instructions about the motherboard that comes with hardware knowledge of the ASUS V-Series M2V890 barebone system. Chapter 3: Starting up This chapter helps you power up the system and install drivers and utilities from the support CD. 4. ...
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Cable • AC power cable 3. Item description 1. User guide Support CD 4. System package contents Check your ASUS V-Series M2V890 barebone system package for the following items. If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer immediately. ASUS V-Series M2V890 barebone system with • ASUS motherboard • 250 W PFC power supply unit • ASUS chassis 2.
Cable • AC power cable 3. Item description 1. User guide Support CD 4. System package contents Check your ASUS V-Series M2V890 barebone system package for the following items. If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer immediately. ASUS V-Series M2V890 barebone system with • ASUS motherboard • 250 W PFC power supply unit • ASUS chassis 2.
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The chapter lists the system features including introduction on the front and rear panel, and internal components. System introduction Chapter 1 This chapter gives a general description of the ASUS V-Series M2V890 Barebone System.
The chapter lists the system features including introduction on the front and rear panel, and internal components. System introduction Chapter 1 This chapter gives a general description of the ASUS V-Series M2V890 Barebone System.
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1.1 Welcome! Thank you ahead in a 940-pin AM2 socket. The system comes in a stylish mini-tower casing and powered by the ASUS motherboard that supports the AMD Athlon™ 64 X2/AMD Athlon™ 64/AMD Sempron™ processor in the world of power computing. 1.2 Front panel ... system memory using DDR2-667/533 DIMMs. VIA integrated graphics, Serial ATA, USB 2.0, and 8-channel audio feature the system and take you for choosing the ASUS V-Series M2V890! The ASUS V-Series M2V890 is an all-in-one barebone system with a versatile home entertainment feature.
1.1 Welcome! Thank you ahead in a 940-pin AM2 socket. The system comes in a stylish mini-tower casing and powered by the ASUS motherboard that supports the AMD Athlon™ 64 X2/AMD Athlon™ 64/AMD Sempron™ processor in the world of power computing. 1.2 Front panel ... system memory using DDR2-667/533 DIMMs. VIA integrated graphics, Serial ATA, USB 2.0, and 8-channel audio feature the system and take you for choosing the ASUS V-Series M2V890! The ASUS V-Series M2V890 is an all-in-one barebone system with a versatile home entertainment feature.
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... port. Press this button to the hard disk drive. 7. These bays are for connecting USB 2.0 devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others. 6. ASUS V-Series M2V890 1- This Mic (pink) port connects a microphone. 5.
... port. Press this button to the hard disk drive. 7. These bays are for connecting USB 2.0 devices such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others. 6. ASUS V-Series M2V890 1- This Mic (pink) port connects a microphone. 5.
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... supply unit. 14. This vent is for the fan that provides ventilation inside the system chassis. 16. Line In port (light blue). Metal bracket lock. ASUS V-Series M2V890 1- COM port. This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or other audio sources. 20. USB 2.0 ports. Microphone port (pink). This port connects a headphone or...
... supply unit. 14. This vent is for the fan that provides ventilation inside the system chassis. 16. Line In port (light blue). Metal bracket lock. ASUS V-Series M2V890 1- COM port. This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or other audio sources. 20. USB 2.0 ports. Microphone port (pink). This port connects a headphone or...
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... when you remove the top cover and the power supply unit. Power supply unit 6. Metal bracket lock ASUS V-Series M2V890 1- Proceed to Chapter 2 for your reference. Hard disk drive bay 4. CPU socket 7. Floppy disk drive bay 5. ASUS motherboard 9. PCI slots 13. The installed components are labeled for instructions on installing additional system components. 5 6 8 7 9 11...
... when you remove the top cover and the power supply unit. Power supply unit 6. Metal bracket lock ASUS V-Series M2V890 1- Proceed to Chapter 2 for your reference. Hard disk drive bay 4. CPU socket 7. Floppy disk drive bay 5. ASUS motherboard 9. PCI slots 13. The installed components are labeled for instructions on installing additional system components. 5 6 8 7 9 11...
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Swing the front panel assembly to the right, until they disengage from the chassis tab holes. Set the side cover aside. 3. Locate the front panel assembly hooks, then lift them until the hinge-like tabs on the rear panel. 2. Remove the front panel assembly, then set aside. 3 4 Air duct 1 23 4 1 4 2 3 Chassis tab holes 3 ASUS V-Series M2V890 2- Pull the side cover toward the rear panel until its hooks disengage from the chassis. 4. Remove the cover screws on the right side of the assembly are exposed. 5. 2.3 Removing the side cover and front panel assembly 1.
Swing the front panel assembly to the right, until they disengage from the chassis tab holes. Set the side cover aside. 3. Locate the front panel assembly hooks, then lift them until the hinge-like tabs on the rear panel. 2. Remove the front panel assembly, then set aside. 3 4 Air duct 1 23 4 1 4 2 3 Chassis tab holes 3 ASUS V-Series M2V890 2- Pull the side cover toward the rear panel until its hooks disengage from the chassis. 4. Remove the cover screws on the right side of the assembly are exposed. 5. 2.3 Removing the side cover and front panel assembly 1.
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Connect the CPU fan cable to secure the CPU. Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that came with a small triangle. 4. ASUS V-Series M2V890 2- When the CPU is locked. 6. The lever clicks on the motherboard. Position the CPU above the socket such that it fits in one correct orientation. ...
Connect the CPU fan cable to secure the CPU. Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that came with a small triangle. 4. ASUS V-Series M2V890 2- When the CPU is locked. 6. The lever clicks on the motherboard. Position the CPU above the socket such that it fits in one correct orientation. ...
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otherwise, you cannot snap the retention bracket in place. Make sure that the retention bracket is in place. 4. A clicking sound denotes that the fan and heatsink assembly perfectly fits the retention mechanism module base; ASUS V-Series M2V890 2- 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. Attach one end of the retention bracket (near the retention bracket lock) to the module base. 2.
otherwise, you cannot snap the retention bracket in place. Make sure that the retention bracket is in place. 4. A clicking sound denotes that the fan and heatsink assembly perfectly fits the retention mechanism module base; ASUS V-Series M2V890 2- 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. Attach one end of the retention bracket (near the retention bracket lock) to the module base. 2.
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ASUS V-Series M2V890 2- Double-sided Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2-667/533 MHz QVL. Single-sided DS - Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) Model Kingston Kingston Kingston Kingston Kingston Kingston Kingston Samsung ...
ASUS V-Series M2V890 2- Double-sided Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2-667/533 MHz QVL. Single-sided DS - Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) Model Kingston Kingston Kingston Kingston Kingston Kingston Kingston Samsung ...
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... adjusting the software settings. 1. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. ASUS V-Series M2V890 2-11 The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that you intend to the table on the next page. 3. Replace the...
... adjusting the software settings. 1. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. ASUS V-Series M2V890 2-11 The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that you intend to the table on the next page. 3. Replace the...
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.... 2.6.4 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. ASUS V-Series M2V890 2-13 2.6.3 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. The figure...
.... 2.6.4 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. ASUS V-Series M2V890 2-13 2.6.3 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. The figure...
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... drive into the bay until its screw holes align with two screws on the drive bay. 4 4 3 4. Secure the drive with the holes on both sides. ASUS V-Series M2V890 2-15 Place the chassis upright. 2. 2.8 Installing a hard disk drive The system may have one pre-installed 3.5-inch Serial ATA or IDE hard disk drive. Refer...
... drive into the bay until its screw holes align with two screws on the drive bay. 4 4 3 4. Secure the drive with the holes on both sides. ASUS V-Series M2V890 2-15 Place the chassis upright. 2. 2.8 Installing a hard disk drive The system may have one pre-installed 3.5-inch Serial ATA or IDE hard disk drive. Refer...
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... disk drive as Slave. 3. Connect the gray interface of the IDE ribbon cable to the IDE connector on the second (Slave) IDE hard disk drive. 5. ASUS V-Series M2V890 2-17 Refer to the HDD documentation on the motherboard. To install an IDE hard disk drive: 1. Follow steps 1-4 of the connector.
... disk drive as Slave. 3. Connect the gray interface of the IDE ribbon cable to the IDE connector on the second (Slave) IDE hard disk drive. 5. ASUS V-Series M2V890 2-17 Refer to the HDD documentation on the motherboard. To install an IDE hard disk drive: 1. Follow steps 1-4 of the connector.
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..., refer to the floppy disk drive connector on both sides. 3 3 2 4. For instructions on the bay. 3. To install a floppy disk drive: 1. 2.9 Installing a floppy disk drive The V-Series M2V890 Barebone system comes with one 3.25-inch drive bay for the location of the floppy disk drive connector. 6. Power cable Floppy ribbon cable 5. Secure the...
..., refer to the floppy disk drive connector on both sides. 3 3 2 4. For instructions on the bay. 3. To install a floppy disk drive: 1. 2.9 Installing a floppy disk drive The V-Series M2V890 Barebone system comes with one 3.25-inch drive bay for the location of the floppy disk drive connector. 6. Power cable Floppy ribbon cable 5. Secure the...
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... cover inward, then set it fits in place. 3. Secure the cover with the CPU fan, adjust the air duct accordingly. 2 1 5 4 2 5 Air duct 3 2 Chassis tab holes 1 1 2 ASUS V-Series M2V890 2-19 Press the locks outward to remove the 3.5" drive bay cover. Swing the front panel assembly to the left, then insert the hooks to the...
... cover inward, then set it fits in place. 3. Secure the cover with the CPU fan, adjust the air duct accordingly. 2 1 5 4 2 5 Air duct 3 2 Chassis tab holes 1 1 2 ASUS V-Series M2V890 2-19 Press the locks outward to remove the 3.5" drive bay cover. Swing the front panel assembly to the left, then insert the hooks to the...
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ASUS V-Series M2V890 3- Visit the ASUS website for different operating system versions. • The contents of the support CD to run the CD. Click an icon to display support CD/motherboard ...
ASUS V-Series M2V890 3- Visit the ASUS website for different operating system versions. • The contents of the support CD to run the CD. Click an icon to display support CD/motherboard ...
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... DirectX® improves the multimedia features of your computer so you to update the motherboard BIOS in Portable Document Format (PDF). ASUS V-Series M2V890 3- If your computer. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). 3.3.3 ...graphics and sounds. Microsoft® Windows® XP Service Pack 2 already includes Microsoft® DirectX® 9.0c. ASUS Cool 'n' Quiet Utility Installs the ASUS Cool 'n' Quiet utility. Microsoft DirectX 9.0c The Microsoft® DirectX® 9.0c is for opening, viewing, and...
... DirectX® improves the multimedia features of your computer so you to update the motherboard BIOS in Portable Document Format (PDF). ASUS V-Series M2V890 3- If your computer. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). 3.3.3 ...graphics and sounds. Microsoft® Windows® XP Service Pack 2 already includes Microsoft® DirectX® 9.0c. ASUS Cool 'n' Quiet Utility Installs the ASUS Cool 'n' Quiet utility. Microsoft DirectX 9.0c The Microsoft® DirectX® 9.0c is for opening, viewing, and...
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ASUS V-Series M2V890 3- You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide. 3.3.5 ASUS Contact information Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information.
ASUS V-Series M2V890 3- You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide. 3.3.5 ASUS Contact information Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information.