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... information 3-2 3.3.1 Running the support CD 3-3 3.3.2 Utilities menu 3-4 3.3.3 Make disk 3-5 3.3.4 ASUS contact information 3-5 3.4 Software information 3-6 Chapter 4: Motherboard Info 4.1 Introduction 4-2 4.2 Motherboard layout 4-2 4.3 Jumpers 4-3 4.4 Connectors 4-5 Chapter 5: BIOS Information 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 2 utility 5-3 5.1.3 AwardBIOS Flash utility 5-4 5.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 5-6 5.1.5 ASUS Update utility 5-8 5.2 BIOS setup program 5-11 5.2.1 BIOS menu screen 5-11...
... information 3-2 3.3.1 Running the support CD 3-3 3.3.2 Utilities menu 3-4 3.3.3 Make disk 3-5 3.3.4 ASUS contact information 3-5 3.4 Software information 3-6 Chapter 4: Motherboard Info 4.1 Introduction 4-2 4.2 Motherboard layout 4-2 4.3 Jumpers 4-3 4.4 Connectors 4-5 Chapter 5: BIOS Information 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 2 utility 5-3 5.1.3 AwardBIOS Flash utility 5-4 5.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 5-6 5.1.5 ASUS Update utility 5-8 5.2 BIOS setup program 5-11 5.2.1 BIOS menu screen 5-11...
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...connector locations. 5. 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 M2A690G. Chapter 2: Basic installation This chapter provides step-by-step instructions on the front and rear ...the system and install drivers and utilities from the support CD. 4. viii Chapter 4: Motherboard information This chapter gives information about the ASUS Vintage V-Series M2A690G barebone system. The chapter lists the system features, including introduction on how to change system...
...connector locations. 5. 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 M2A690G. Chapter 2: Basic installation This chapter provides step-by-step instructions on the front and rear ...the system and install drivers and utilities from the support CD. 4. viii Chapter 4: Motherboard information This chapter gives information about the ASUS Vintage V-Series M2A690G barebone system. The chapter lists the system features, including introduction on how to change system...
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Item description 1. 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. User guide An optional card reader is damaged or missing, contact your V-Series M2A690G system package for the users to purchase. System package contents Check your retailer immediately. Cable • AC power cable 3. Support CD 4.
Item description 1. 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. User guide An optional card reader is damaged or missing, contact your V-Series M2A690G system package for the users to purchase. System package contents Check your retailer immediately. Cable • AC power cable 3. Support CD 4.
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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 comes in the world of power computing. 1.2 Front panel The front panel includes the optical drive bays, floppy disk drive slot, power button..., and several I/O ports are located at the front panel. 1 R 2 3 4 5 6 9 7 8 9 1- Chapter 1: System introduction Thank you ahead in a stylish casing and powered by the ASUS motherboard with a versatile home entertainment feature.
... 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 comes in the world of power computing. 1.2 Front panel The front panel includes the optical drive bays, floppy disk drive slot, power button..., and several I/O ports are located at the front panel. 1 R 2 3 4 5 6 9 7 8 9 1- Chapter 1: System introduction Thank you ahead in a stylish casing and powered by the ASUS motherboard with a versatile home entertainment feature.
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... to the hard disk drive. 6. USB 2.0 ports. An optional Card Reader (see the figure bellow) available. Power button. This V-series provide V2/V3 two types of old version, such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others. 7. HDD LED. Microphone port. ...series. Reset button. This LED lights up when data is to be installed in the 3.5-inch drive bay, and connected to your product package for users to choose, please refer to the motherboard through a USB cable. Headphone port. This Mic (pink) port connects a microphone. 9. IEEE1394 port. ASUS V-Series M2A690G...
... to the hard disk drive. 6. USB 2.0 ports. An optional Card Reader (see the figure bellow) available. Power button. This V-series provide V2/V3 two types of old version, such as a mouse, printer, scanner, camera, PDA, and others. 7. HDD LED. Microphone port. ...series. Reset button. This LED lights up when data is to be installed in the 3.5-inch drive bay, and connected to your product package for users to choose, please refer to the motherboard through a USB cable. Headphone port. This Mic (pink) port connects a microphone. 9. IEEE1394 port. ASUS V-Series M2A690G...
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... the power supply unit. Microphone port (pink). In 4-channel and 6-channel configuration, the function of the audio ports in the expansion slot area on the motherboard. This port allows Gigabit connection to the audio configuration table below for the fan that provides ventilation inside the system chassis. 14. This switch is... connectivity for audio/video devices, storage peripherals, PCs, or portable devices. 15. Power Switch. USB 2.0 ports 1, 2, 3 and 4. 8. C D B 6-speaker Surround Out Front Speaker Out Center/Bass A ASUS V-Series M2A690G 1-
... the power supply unit. Microphone port (pink). In 4-channel and 6-channel configuration, the function of the audio ports in the expansion slot area on the motherboard. This port allows Gigabit connection to the audio configuration table below for the fan that provides ventilation inside the system chassis. 14. This switch is... connectivity for audio/video devices, storage peripherals, PCs, or portable devices. 15. Power Switch. USB 2.0 ports 1, 2, 3 and 4. 8. C D B 6-speaker Surround Out Front Speaker Out Center/Bass A ASUS V-Series M2A690G 1-
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... bracket lock There is the internal view of the system when you remove the top cover and the power supply unit. ASUS motherboard 9. Power supply unit 6. DIMM sockets 8. Floppy disk drive bay 4. ASUS V-Series M2A690G 1- PCI Express x1 slot 11. The installed components are labeled for instructions on installing additional system components. 5 6 8 7 9 11 R 12 10...
... bracket lock There is the internal view of the system when you remove the top cover and the power supply unit. ASUS motherboard 9. Power supply unit 6. DIMM sockets 8. Floppy disk drive bay 4. ASUS V-Series M2A690G 1- PCI Express x1 slot 11. The installed components are labeled for instructions on installing additional system components. 5 6 8 7 9 11 R 12 10...
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... components you plan to avoid touching the ICs on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with an onboard standby power LED. The motherboard comes with the component. 2.1 Preparation Before you proceed, make sure that the standby power LED is ON, in sleep mode or in soft-off mode...
... components you plan to avoid touching the ICs on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with an onboard standby power LED. The motherboard comes with the component. 2.1 Preparation Before you proceed, make sure that the standby power LED is ON, in sleep mode or in soft-off mode...
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The CPU fits in completely. 2- Chapter 2: Basic installation DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the motherboard. otherwise, the CPU will not fit in only one correct orientation. M2A-VM R CPU Socket M2 2. Unlock the socket by pressing the ...8482; 64/Sempron™ processor. Socket lever Make sure that the socket lever is designed for the AM2 socket. 2.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a 940-pin AM2 socket designed for the AMD Opteron™ processor. Make sure you use a CPU is lifted up to a 90º...
The CPU fits in completely. 2- Chapter 2: Basic installation DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the motherboard. otherwise, the CPU will not fit in only one correct orientation. M2A-VM R CPU Socket M2 2. Unlock the socket by pressing the ...8482; 64/Sempron™ processor. Socket lever Make sure that the socket lever is designed for the AM2 socket. 2.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a 940-pin AM2 socket designed for the AMD Opteron™ processor. Make sure you use a CPU is lifted up to a 90º...
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...CPU, making sure that the heatsink fits properly on the retention module base. • The retention module base is already installed on the motherboard upon purchase. • You do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. 2- Chapter 2: Basic installation 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 you install the heatsink and fan assembly. ...
...CPU, making sure that the heatsink fits properly on the retention module base. • The retention module base is already installed on the motherboard upon purchase. • You do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. 2- Chapter 2: Basic installation 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 you install the heatsink and fan assembly. ...
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When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place. 4. ASUS V-Series M2A690G 2- Push down the retention bracket lock on the retention mechanism to secure the heatsink and fan to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Make sure that the retention bracket is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the module base. 5. Do...
When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place. 4. ASUS V-Series M2A690G 2- Push down the retention bracket lock on the retention mechanism to secure the heatsink and fan to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Make sure that the retention bracket is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the module base. 5. Do...
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...DIMM Sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 2.5.1 Memory configurations You may downgrade to 4 GB system memory using 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB unbuffered ECC/non-ECC DDR2 DIMMs. • For dual-channel configuration, the total size of memory module(s) installed per... (DIMM) sockets. For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. 2.5 Installing a DIMM The system motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. Refer to the DDR2 Qualified Vendors List for the ODT value. • This...
...DIMM Sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 2.5.1 Memory configurations You may downgrade to 4 GB system memory using 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB unbuffered ECC/non-ECC DDR2 DIMMs. • For dual-channel configuration, the total size of memory module(s) installed per... (DIMM) sockets. For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. 2.5 Installing a DIMM The system motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. Refer to the DDR2 Qualified Vendors List for the ODT value. • This...
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... outward to unlock the DIMM. 1 1 DDR2 DIMM notch Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 2. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to both the motherboard and the components. 1. ASUS V-Series M2A690G 2-11 Unlock a DDR2 DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. Locked Retaining Clip 2.5.3 Removing a DDR2 DIMM Follow these steps to unplug the...
... outward to unlock the DIMM. 1 1 DDR2 DIMM notch Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 2. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to both the motherboard and the components. 1. ASUS V-Series M2A690G 2-11 Unlock a DDR2 DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. Locked Retaining Clip 2.5.3 Removing a DDR2 DIMM Follow these steps to unplug the...
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... Chapter 5 for later use . Refer to use . 4. 2.6 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. Replace the system cover. 2.6.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for the...174; 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. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that...
... Chapter 5 for later use . Refer to use . 4. 2.6 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. Replace the system cover. 2.6.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for the...174; 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. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that...
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...assignments. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. shared - - - shared - - - - shared - - - - - - - - ASUS V-Series M2A690G 2-13 shared - - - - - - - - IRQ assignments for ISA or PCI devices. shared - - - shared - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - ... Data Processor 14 Primary IDE Channel 15 Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 PCI Express x16 slot PCI Express x1 slot Onboard USB controller 1 Onboard...
...assignments. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. shared - - - shared - - - - shared - - - - - - - - ASUS V-Series M2A690G 2-13 shared - - - - - - - - IRQ assignments for ISA or PCI devices. shared - - - shared - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - ... Data Processor 14 Primary IDE Channel 15 Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 PCI Express x16 slot PCI Express x1 slot Onboard USB controller 1 Onboard...
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2.6.3 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the system. The figure shows a LAN card installed on the PCI ... card is a HDMI card supplying along with the PCI 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. The figure shows a network card installed on the PCI Express x1 slot...
2.6.3 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the system. The figure shows a LAN card installed on the PCI ... card is a HDMI card supplying along with the PCI 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. The figure shows a network card installed on the PCI Express x1 slot...
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... at the back of the drive, then connect the other end of the IDE ribbon cable to the primary IDE connector (labeled PRI_IDE) on the motherboard. 7. Replace the front panel. 2.8 Installing a hard disk drive To install a Serial ATA hard disk drive: 1. Connect one of the Serial ATA connectors. 2-16 Chapter 2: Basic...
... at the back of the drive, then connect the other end of the IDE ribbon cable to the primary IDE connector (labeled PRI_IDE) on the motherboard. 7. Replace the front panel. 2.8 Installing a hard disk drive To install a Serial ATA hard disk drive: 1. Connect one of the Serial ATA connectors. 2-16 Chapter 2: Basic...
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... 4-pin (male) power connector at the back of the IDE ribbon cable to the primary IDE connector (blue connector labeled PRI_IDE) on the motherboard. IDE ribbon cable Power cable ASUS V-Series M2A690G 2-17 4. Connect the blue interface of the drive. - OR - Connect a 4-pin (female) power plug from the power supply unit to keep the...
... 4-pin (male) power connector at the back of the IDE ribbon cable to the primary IDE connector (blue connector labeled PRI_IDE) on the motherboard. IDE ribbon cable Power cable ASUS V-Series M2A690G 2-17 4. Connect the blue interface of the drive. - OR - Connect a 4-pin (female) power plug from the power supply unit to keep the...
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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. Remove the drive slot metal plate cover. 2. To install the card reader module: 1. 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. ASUS V-Series M2A690G 2-19
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. Remove the drive slot metal plate cover. 2. To install the card reader module: 1. 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. ASUS V-Series M2A690G 2-19
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... the screw holes align with the holes on both sides. 3 3 2 4. Connect the floppy disk drive signal cable to the floppy disk drive connector on the motherboard. Connect a 4-pin power cable from the power supply unit to the power connector at the back of the signal cable to the signal connector at...
... the screw holes align with the holes on both sides. 3 3 2 4. Connect the floppy disk drive signal cable to the floppy disk drive connector on the motherboard. Connect a 4-pin power cable from the power supply unit to the power connector at the back of the signal cable to the signal connector at...