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V-Series M2A690G ASUS PC (Desktop Barebone) Installation Manual R R
V-Series M2A690G ASUS PC (Desktop Barebone) Installation Manual R R
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... layout, jumper settings, and connector locations. 5. viii Chapter 4: Motherboard information This chapter gives information about the ASUS Vintage V-Series M2A690G barebone system. About this guide is intended for experienced users and integrators with the system. Chapter 5: BIOS information... guide Audience This guide provides general information and installation instructions about the motherboard that comes with hardware knowledge of the ASUS V-Series M2A690G. Chapter 2: Basic installation This chapter provides step-by-step instructions on the front and rear panel, and internal...
... layout, jumper settings, and connector locations. 5. viii Chapter 4: Motherboard information This chapter gives information about the ASUS Vintage V-Series M2A690G barebone system. About this guide is intended for experienced users and integrators with the system. Chapter 5: BIOS information... guide Audience This guide provides general information and installation instructions about the motherboard that comes with hardware knowledge of the ASUS V-Series M2A690G. Chapter 2: Basic installation This chapter provides step-by-step instructions on the front and rear panel, and internal...
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Item description 1. Support CD 4. Cable • AC power cable 3. User guide An optional card reader is damaged or missing, contact your V-Series M2A690G system package for the users to purchase. ASUS V-Series M2A690G barebone system with the system for the following items. If any of the items is available along with • ASUS motherboard • Power supply unit • ASUS chassis 2. System package contents Check your retailer immediately.
Item description 1. Support CD 4. Cable • AC power cable 3. User guide An optional card reader is damaged or missing, contact your V-Series M2A690G system package for the users to purchase. ASUS V-Series M2A690G barebone system with the system for the following items. If any of the items is available along with • ASUS motherboard • Power supply unit • ASUS chassis 2. System package contents Check your retailer immediately.
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The chapter lists the system features including introduction on the front and rear panel, and internal components. R R System introduction Chapter 1 This chapter gives a general description of the ASUS V-Series M2A690G.
The chapter lists the system features including introduction on the front and rear panel, and internal components. R R System introduction Chapter 1 This chapter gives a general description of the ASUS V-Series M2A690G.
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... via Nividia on board Gfx or PCI Express x16 slot, Serial ATA, USB 2.0, and 8-channel audio feature the system and take you for choosing the ASUS V-Series M2A690G! The system supports up to 4 GB of power computing. 1.2 Front panel The front panel includes the optical drive bays, floppy disk drive slot, power button... M2 that supports the AMD® Athlon™ 64X2 / Athlon™64 / Sempron™ processors. The system comes in a stylish casing and powered by the ASUS motherboard with a versatile home entertainment feature. 1.1 Welcome!
... via Nividia on board Gfx or PCI Express x16 slot, Serial ATA, USB 2.0, and 8-channel audio feature the system and take you for choosing the ASUS V-Series M2A690G! The system supports up to 4 GB of power computing. 1.2 Front panel The front panel includes the optical drive bays, floppy disk drive slot, power button... M2 that supports the AMD® Athlon™ 64X2 / Athlon™64 / Sempron™ processors. The system comes in a stylish casing and powered by the ASUS motherboard with a versatile home entertainment feature. 1.1 Welcome!
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...This LED lights up when data is to be installed in the 3.5-inch drive bay, and connected to the motherboard through a USB cable. This V-series provide V2/V3 two types of old version, such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others. 7. Two empty 5.25-inch bays. Headphone ... Reset button. These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports are for connecting USB 2.0 devices such as ATi® X300, X550, X700, and X800 series. Press this button to reboot the system without turning off the power. 5. USB 2.0 ports. Microphone port. HDD LED. This Line In (green) port...
...This LED lights up when data is to be installed in the 3.5-inch drive bay, and connected to the motherboard through a USB cable. This V-series provide V2/V3 two types of old version, such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others. 7. Two empty 5.25-inch bays. Headphone ... Reset button. These Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) ports are for connecting USB 2.0 devices such as ATi® X300, X550, X700, and X800 series. Press this button to reboot the system without turning off the power. 5. USB 2.0 ports. Microphone port. HDD LED. This Line In (green) port...
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...). This vent is for the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 11. Expansion slot covers. C D B 6-speaker Surround Out Front Speaker Out Center/Bass A ASUS V-Series M2A690G 1- This port connects a headphone or a speaker. This vent is for the PSU fan that provides ventilation inside the power supply unit. 13. Microphone port (pink...
...). This vent is for the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 11. Expansion slot covers. C D B 6-speaker Surround Out Front Speaker Out Center/Bass A ASUS V-Series M2A690G 1- This port connects a headphone or a speaker. This vent is for the PSU fan that provides ventilation inside the power supply unit. 13. Microphone port (pink...
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The installed components are labeled for instructions on installing additional system components. 5 6 8 7 9 11 R 12 10 2 3 1 4 1. ASUS V-Series M2A690G 1- CPU socket 7. ASUS motherboard 9. PCI Express x1 slot 11. PCI slots 12. Floppy disk drive bay 4. Hard disk drive bay 5. PCI Express x16 slot 10. DIMM sockets 8. Metal ...
The installed components are labeled for instructions on installing additional system components. 5 6 8 7 9 11 R 12 10 2 3 1 4 1. ASUS V-Series M2A690G 1- CPU socket 7. ASUS motherboard 9. PCI Express x1 slot 11. PCI slots 12. Floppy disk drive bay 4. Hard disk drive bay 5. PCI Express x16 slot 10. DIMM sockets 8. Metal ...
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Locate the front panel assembly hooks, then lift them until they disengage from the chassis tab holes. Air duct 3 1 2 3 1 3 2 Chassis tab holes 4 4 4 4 ASUS V-Series M2A690G 2- Pull the side cover toward the rear panel until the hinge-like tabs on the rear panel. 2. Set the side cover aside. 3. Remove the front panel assembly, then set aside. 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 its hooks disengage from the chassis. 4.
Locate the front panel assembly hooks, then lift them until they disengage from the chassis tab holes. Air duct 3 1 2 3 1 3 2 Chassis tab holes 4 4 4 4 ASUS V-Series M2A690G 2- Pull the side cover toward the rear panel until the hinge-like tabs on the rear panel. 2. Set the side cover aside. 3. Remove the front panel assembly, then set aside. 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 its hooks disengage from the chassis. 4.
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... the CPU above the socket such that came with a small triangle. 4. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it is fully plugged-in place. 3. ASUS V-Series M2A690G 2- The lever clicks on the side tab to secure the CPU. Please make sure your CPU is locked. 6. Small triangle 5.
... the CPU above the socket such that came with a small triangle. 4. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it is fully plugged-in place. 3. ASUS V-Series M2A690G 2- The lever clicks on the side tab to secure the CPU. Please make sure your CPU is locked. 6. Small triangle 5.
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2. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you cannot snap the retention bracket in place. 4. Make sure that the retention bracket is in place. ASUS V-Series M2A690G 2- A clicking sound denotes that the fan and heatsink assembly perfectly fits the retention mechanism module base, otherwise you fail to plug this connector. When the ...
2. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you cannot snap the retention bracket in place. 4. Make sure that the retention bracket is in place. ASUS V-Series M2A690G 2- A clicking sound denotes that the fan and heatsink assembly perfectly fits the retention mechanism module base, otherwise you fail to plug this connector. When the ...
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... 1 Unlocked retaining clip A DDR2 DIMM is properly seated. DO NOT force a DIMM into the 3 socket until the retaining clips snap back in only one direction. ASUS V-Series M2A690G 2-11 Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to remove a DIMM. 2 1. Remove the DIMM from the socket. The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in...
... 1 Unlocked retaining clip A DDR2 DIMM is properly seated. DO NOT force a DIMM into the 3 socket until the retaining clips snap back in only one direction. ASUS V-Series M2A690G 2-11 Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to remove a DIMM. 2 1. Remove the DIMM from the socket. The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in...
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... ATi® and NVDIA® graphics cards, except some ATi® graphics cards of old version, such as ATi® X300, X550, X700, and X800 series. 2.6.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. See Chapter 5 for the expansion card. 2-12 Chapter 2: Basic installation The following sub‑sections describe...
... ATi® and NVDIA® graphics cards, except some ATi® graphics cards of old version, such as ATi® X300, X550, X700, and X800 series. 2.6.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. See Chapter 5 for the expansion card. 2-12 Chapter 2: Basic installation The following sub‑sections describe...
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shared - - - - - - - - shared - - - - shared - - - - - - shared - - - - - - shared - - - Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. shared - - - - - - - - ASUS V-Series M2A690G 2-13 IRQ assignments for ISA or PCI devices. shared - - - Standard interrupt assignments IRQ Standard Function 0 System Timer 1 Keyboard Controller 2 Re-direct to IRQ#9 4 Communications Port (...
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... drive. Connect one end of the IDE ribbon cable to the power connector at the back of the optical drive. 6. IDE ribbon cable Power cable ASUS V-Series M2A690G 2-15 Connect a power cable from the power supply to the IDE interface at the back of the optical drive, matching the red stripe on the...
... drive. Connect one end of the IDE ribbon cable to the power connector at the back of the optical drive. 6. IDE ribbon cable Power cable ASUS V-Series M2A690G 2-15 Connect a power cable from the power supply to the IDE interface at the back of the optical drive, matching the red stripe on the...
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...) power connector at the back of the drive. 4. To install an IDE hard disk drive: 1. Follow steps 1-2 of the connector. IDE ribbon cable Power cable ASUS V-Series M2A690G 2-17
...) power connector at the back of the drive. 4. To install an IDE hard disk drive: 1. Follow steps 1-2 of the connector. IDE ribbon cable Power cable ASUS V-Series M2A690G 2-17
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Connect the USB cable of the card reader to the USB connector on both sides. remove the metal plate cover and install the card reader module here 4. ASUS V-Series M2A690G 2-19 To install the card reader module: 1. Remove the drive slot metal plate cover. 2. Secure the card reader module with the holes on the bay. 3. Carefully insert the card reader module into the 3.5-inch bay until the screw holes align with two screws on the motherboard.
Connect the USB cable of the card reader to the USB connector on both sides. remove the metal plate cover and install the card reader module here 4. ASUS V-Series M2A690G 2-19 To install the card reader module: 1. Remove the drive slot metal plate cover. 2. Secure the card reader module with the holes on the bay. 3. Carefully insert the card reader module into the 3.5-inch bay until the screw holes align with two screws on the motherboard.
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PWR Ground Reset Ground IDE_LED Reset PWRSW Connect the reset button, power switch, power LED, and HDD LED cables to their respective leads in the system panel connector on the motherboard. 2.11 Re-connecting cables You may have disconnected some cables when you replace the chassis cover. ASUS V-Series M2A690G 2-21 You must re-connect these cables before you were installing components. LED cables Reset button HDD LED Power Switch Power LED M2A-VM R System Panel Connector PLED SPEAKER PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker PANEL IDE_LED+ IDE_LED-
PWR Ground Reset Ground IDE_LED Reset PWRSW Connect the reset button, power switch, power LED, and HDD LED cables to their respective leads in the system panel connector on the motherboard. 2.11 Re-connecting cables You may have disconnected some cables when you replace the chassis cover. ASUS V-Series M2A690G 2-21 You must re-connect these cables before you were installing components. LED cables Reset button HDD LED Power Switch Power LED M2A-VM R System Panel Connector PLED SPEAKER PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker PANEL IDE_LED+ IDE_LED-
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The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support CD/DVD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to install If Autorun is enabled in your optical drive. ASUS V-Series M2A690G 3- 3.3.1 Running the support CD To begin using the support CD, place the CD in your computer. Click an icon to display support CD/DVD/ motherboard information Click an item to run the CD/DVD.
The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support CD/DVD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to install If Autorun is enabled in your optical drive. ASUS V-Series M2A690G 3- 3.3.1 Running the support CD To begin using the support CD, place the CD in your computer. Click an icon to display support CD/DVD/ motherboard information Click an item to run the CD/DVD.
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... voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems. This utility helps you set the Onboard SATA Type item in a Windows® environment. ASUS V-Series M2A690G 3- ASUS Cool 'n' Quiet Utility This item installs the ASUS Cool 'n' Quiet utility. The screen display and utilities option may not be the same for different operating system versions. 3.3.3 Utilities menu...
... voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems. This utility helps you set the Onboard SATA Type item in a Windows® environment. ASUS V-Series M2A690G 3- ASUS Cool 'n' Quiet Utility This item installs the ASUS Cool 'n' Quiet utility. The screen display and utilities option may not be the same for different operating system versions. 3.3.3 Utilities menu...