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... information 3-3 3.3.1 Running the support CD 3-3 3.3.2 Drivers menu 3-4 3.3.3 Utilities Disk 3-5 3.3.4 Make Disk menu 3-6 3.3.5 ASUS Contact information 3-7 Chapter 4: Motherboard Information 4.1 Introduction 4-2 4.2 Motherboard layout 4-2 4.3 Jumpers 4-3 4.4 Connectors 4-4 Chapter 5: BIOS Setup 5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 5-2 5.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 5-2 5.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash utility 5-3 5.1.3 AFUDOS utility 5-4 5.1.4 ASUS Update utility 5-6 5.2 BIOS setup program 5-9 5.2.1 BIOS menu screen 5-10 5.2.2 Menu bar 5-10 5.2.3 Navigation...
... information 3-3 3.3.1 Running the support CD 3-3 3.3.2 Drivers menu 3-4 3.3.3 Utilities Disk 3-5 3.3.4 Make Disk menu 3-6 3.3.5 ASUS Contact information 3-7 Chapter 4: Motherboard Information 4.1 Introduction 4-2 4.2 Motherboard layout 4-2 4.3 Jumpers 4-3 4.4 Connectors 4-4 Chapter 5: BIOS Setup 5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 5-2 5.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 5-2 5.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash utility 5-3 5.1.3 AFUDOS utility 5-4 5.1.4 ASUS Update utility 5-6 5.2 BIOS setup program 5-9 5.2.1 BIOS menu screen 5-10 5.2.2 Menu bar 5-10 5.2.3 Navigation...
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... BIOS Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters. Chapter 4: Motherboard information This chapter gives information about the ASUS V-Series M2V890 barebone system. 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...
... BIOS Setup menus and describes the BIOS parameters. Chapter 4: Motherboard information This chapter gives information about the ASUS V-Series M2V890 barebone system. 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...
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Support CD 4. Cable • AC power cable 3. User guide 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. Item description 1.
Support CD 4. Cable • AC power cable 3. User guide 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. Item description 1.
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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 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 system supports up to 2 GB of power computing. 1.2 Front panel The front panel includes the optical drive bays, floppy disk drive slot, power...
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 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 system supports up to 2 GB of power computing. 1.2 Front panel The front panel includes the optical drive bays, floppy disk drive slot, power...
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... when you remove the top cover and the power supply unit. Hard disk drive bay 4. CPU socket 7. PCI Express x16 slot 11. Metal bracket lock ASUS V-Series M2V890 1- ASUS motherboard 9. DIMM sockets 8. PCI Express x1 slot 12. The installed components are labeled for instructions on installing additional system components. 5 6 8 7 9 11 10 13 12 2 3 1 4 1. Front...
... when you remove the top cover and the power supply unit. Hard disk drive bay 4. CPU socket 7. PCI Express x16 slot 11. Metal bracket lock ASUS V-Series M2V890 1- ASUS motherboard 9. DIMM sockets 8. PCI Express x1 slot 12. The installed components are labeled for instructions on installing additional system components. 5 6 8 7 9 11 10 13 12 2 3 1 4 1. Front...
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... the standby power LED is ON, in sleep mode or in soft-off mode, and not powered OFF. DDR2 Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) 3. The motherboard comes with the component. Unplug the power cable from the power outlet and make sure that came with an onboard standby power LED. 2.1 Preparation Before...
... the standby power LED is ON, in sleep mode or in soft-off mode, and not powered OFF. DDR2 Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) 3. The motherboard comes with the component. Unplug the power cable from the power outlet and make sure that came with an onboard standby power LED. 2.1 Preparation Before...
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2.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU) 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with a 940-pin AM2 socket designed for the AM2 socket. Locate the CPU socket on the socket and damaging the CPU! 2.4.2 Installing CPU To ..., then lift it up to a 90°-100° angle. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the motherboard. Socket lever Make sure that the socket lever is designed for the AMD Athlon™ 64 X2/AMD Athlon™ 64/AMD Sempron™ processor...
2.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU) 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with a 940-pin AM2 socket designed for the AM2 socket. Locate the CPU socket on the socket and damaging the CPU! 2.4.2 Installing CPU To ..., then lift it up to a 90°-100° angle. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the motherboard. Socket lever Make sure that the socket lever is designed for the AMD Athlon™ 64 X2/AMD Athlon™ 64/AMD Sempron™ processor...
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... it fits in one correct orientation. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! The lever clicks on the motherboard. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND CPU Fan connector Do not forget to plug this connector. Position the CPU above... with a small triangle. 4. Connect the CPU fan cable to the CPU_FAN connector on the side tab to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! 5. ASUS V-Series M2V890 2- 3.
... it fits in one correct orientation. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! The lever clicks on the motherboard. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND CPU Fan connector Do not forget to plug this connector. Position the CPU above... with a small triangle. 4. Connect the CPU fan cable to the CPU_FAN connector on the side tab to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! 5. ASUS V-Series M2V890 2- 3.
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Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, making sure that the heatsink fits properly on the motherboard upon purchase. • You do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. 2- Chapter 2: Basic installation 2.4.3 Installing the heatsink and fan The AMD Athlon...retention module base. • The retention module base is properly applied 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 you install the heatsink and fan assembly.
Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, making sure that the heatsink fits properly on the motherboard upon purchase. • You do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. 2- Chapter 2: Basic installation 2.4.3 Installing the heatsink and fan The AMD Athlon...retention module base. • The retention module base is properly applied 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 you install the heatsink and fan assembly.
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Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest Qualified Vendors List.. 2- Chapter 2: Basic installation The following figure illustrates the location of the sockets: 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Sockets 2.5.1 Memory configurations You may install 256 MB, 512 MB, and 1 GB unbuffered ECC/non-ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 2.5 Installing a DIMM The system motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets.
Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest Qualified Vendors List.. 2- Chapter 2: Basic installation The following figure illustrates the location of the sockets: 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Sockets 2.5.1 Memory configurations You may install 256 MB, 512 MB, and 1 GB unbuffered ECC/non-ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 2.5 Installing a DIMM The system motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets.
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... with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. 2.5.2 Installing a DDR2 DIMM Make sure to remove a DIMM. 2 1. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3.
... with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. 2.5.2 Installing a DDR2 DIMM Make sure to remove a DIMM. 2 1. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3.
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... the documentation that you intend to the chassis with the screw you removed earlier. 6. Install the software drivers for later use . ASUS V-Series M2V890 2-11 Failure to the card. Secure the card to use . 4. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that came with the slot...that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. 2.6 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.6.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Replace the system cover. 2.6.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the...
... the documentation that you intend to the chassis with the screw you removed earlier. 6. Install the software drivers for later use . ASUS V-Series M2V890 2-11 Failure to the card. Secure the card to use . 4. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that came with the slot...that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. 2.6 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.6.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Replace the system cover. 2.6.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the...
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...* 12 7 PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port* 13 8 Numeric Data Processor 14 9 Primary IDE Channel 15 10 Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 A B C D used - - used - - - - IRQ assignments for ISA or PCI devices. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system...
...* 12 7 PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port* 13 8 Numeric Data Processor 14 9 Primary IDE Channel 15 10 Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 A B C D used - - used - - - - IRQ assignments for ISA or PCI devices. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system...
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ASUS V-Series M2V890 2-13 The following figure shows a network card installed on the PCI Express x1 slot. 2.6.4 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, ... Express specifications. The figure shows a graphics card installed on a PCI slot. 2.6.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x16 graphic cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 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...
ASUS V-Series M2V890 2-13 The following figure shows a network card installed on the PCI Express x1 slot. 2.6.4 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, ... Express specifications. The figure shows a graphics card installed on a PCI slot. 2.6.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x16 graphic cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 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...
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... both sides of the IDE ribbon cable to section "2.10 Removing the bay covers and reinstalling the front panel assembly and side cover" on the motherboard. Remove the drive slot metal plate cover. 3. Refer to the secondary IDE connector (labeled SEC_IDE) on page 2-19 for the location of the drive. 6. See...
... both sides of the IDE ribbon cable to section "2.10 Removing the bay covers and reinstalling the front panel assembly and side cover" on the motherboard. Remove the drive slot metal plate cover. 3. Refer to the secondary IDE connector (labeled SEC_IDE) on page 2-19 for the location of the drive. 6. See...
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... the back of the Serial ATA connectors. 6. Connect a 15-pin Serial ATA power plug from the power supply unit to a Serial ATA connector on the motherboard. Serial ATA power cable Serial ATA cable 5. Connect one end of the Serial ATA cable to the SATA connector at the back of the drive...
... the back of the Serial ATA connectors. 6. Connect a 15-pin Serial ATA power plug from the power supply unit to a Serial ATA connector on the motherboard. Serial ATA power cable Serial ATA cable 5. Connect one end of the Serial ATA cable to the SATA connector at the back of the drive...
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... disk drive. 5. If you install two IDE hard disk drives, connect the black interface of the IDE ribbon cable to the IDE connector on the motherboard. To install an IDE hard disk drive: 1. See page 4-6 for the location of the drive(s). Refer to configure your hard disk drive as Slave. 3. Connect... power plug. Follow steps 1-4 of the IDE ribbon cable to the IDE connector on how to the power connector at the back of the connector. ASUS V-Series M2V890 2-17
... disk drive. 5. If you install two IDE hard disk drives, connect the black interface of the IDE ribbon cable to the IDE connector on the motherboard. To install an IDE hard disk drive: 1. See page 4-6 for the location of the drive(s). Refer to configure your hard disk drive as Slave. 3. Connect... power plug. Follow steps 1-4 of the IDE ribbon cable to the IDE connector on how to the power connector at the back of the connector. ASUS V-Series M2V890 2-17
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For instructions on the motherboard. Power cable Floppy ribbon cable 5. Connect the floppy disk drive signal cable to the signal connector at the back of the signal cable to the .... Connect the other end of the floppy disk drive. 2-18 Chapter 2: Basic installation See page 4-4 for a floppy disk drive. 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. Remove the front panel cover. Carefully insert...
For instructions on the motherboard. Power cable Floppy ribbon cable 5. Connect the floppy disk drive signal cable to the signal connector at the back of the signal cable to the .... Connect the other end of the floppy disk drive. 2-18 Chapter 2: Basic installation See page 4-4 for a floppy disk drive. 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. Remove the front panel cover. Carefully insert...
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... only. Use the setup procedures presented in this chapter for detailed information. • Make sure that you can maximize the features of your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Refer to turn ON the system 3- Chapter 3: Starting up Press the system power button ( ) to enter the OS. 3.1 Installing an...
... only. Use the setup procedures presented in this chapter for detailed information. • Make sure that you can maximize the features of your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Refer to turn ON the system 3- Chapter 3: Starting up Press the system power button ( ) to enter the OS. 3.1 Installing an...
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Visit the ASUS website for different operating system versions. • The contents of the support CD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Click an icon to display support CD/motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is enabled in your computer. The CD automatically displays the Drivers... the support CD, place the CD in your computer, browse the contents of the support CD are subject to change at any time without notice. ASUS V-Series M2V890 3-
Visit the ASUS website for different operating system versions. • The contents of the support CD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Click an icon to display support CD/motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is enabled in your computer. The CD automatically displays the Drivers... the support CD, place the CD in your computer, browse the contents of the support CD are subject to change at any time without notice. ASUS V-Series M2V890 3-