Asus M2N-VM SE HDMI User Manual

MotherboardM2N-VM SE HDMI

xM2N-VM SE HDMI specications summary(continued on the next page)CPU Support AMD socket AM2 for AMD Athlon™ 64 FX / Athlon™ 64 X2 / Athlon™ 64 /

xiM2N-VM SE HDMI specications summaryBIOS features 8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.5Storage 1 x Ultra DMA 133 / 100 int

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1Product introductionThis chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports.

1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction1.1 Welcome!Thank you for buying an ASUS® M2N-VM SE HDMI motherboard!The motherboard delivers a host of new featur

ASUS M2N-VM SE HDMI 1-3Dual-Core CPU Enjoy the extraordinary CPU power from dual-core CPU. The advanced processing technology contains two physical C

1-4 Chapter 1: Product introductionSerial ATA 3Gb/s technology The motherboard supports SATA hard drives based on the new SATA 3Gb/s storage

ASUS M2N-VM SE HDMI 1-51.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS Q-Fan technology ASUS Q-Fan technology intelligently adjusts CPU fan speeds according to

1-6 Chapter 1: Product introductionOnboard LEDThe motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that the system is ON, in slee

ASUS M2N-VM SE HDMI 1-71.5.1 Motherboard layout1.5 Motherboard overview

iiCopyright © 2007 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be repro

1-8 Chapter 1: Product introductionM2N-VM SE HDMIRDo not overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard.1.5.2 Placement directionWhen in

ASUS M2N-VM SE HDMI 1-91.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU)The motherboard comes with a 940-pin AM2 socket designed for the AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 / Athlon™

1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction3. Position the CPU above the socket such that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner w

ASUS M2N-VM SE HDMI 1-111.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fanThe AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 / Athlon™ FX / Athlon™ 64 / Sempron™ / AM2+ processor require a sp

1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction2. Attach one end of the retention bracket to the retention module base.3. Align the other end of the retention

ASUS M2N-VM SE HDMI 1-131.7.2 Memory congurationsYou may install 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB unbuffered ECC / non-ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM so

1-14 Chapter 1: Product introductionQualied Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2 1066 MHz capability (for AM2+ platform only)• You may install varying memory si

ASUS M2N-VM SE HDMI 1-15Qualied Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-800 MHz capabilitySize Vendor Model CL Brand SS/DSComponent DIMM supportA* B* 1G Kingston KV

1-16 Chapter 1: Product introductionQualied Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667 MHz capabilitySize Vendor Model CL Brand SS/DSComponent DIMM supportA* B*256

ASUS M2N-VM SE HDMI 1-17Size Vendor Model CL Brand SS/DSComponent DIMM supportA* B*512MB ADATA M20EL5G3H3160B1C0Z N/A Elpida SS E5108AE-6E-E • •512MB

iiiContentsNotices ... viSafety information ...

1-18 Chapter 1: Product introductionSize Vendor Model CL Brand SS/DSComponent DIMM supportA* B* 512MB Elpida EBE51UD8ABFA-5C-E N/A Elpida SS E51

ASUS M2N-VM SE HDMI 1-191.7.3 Installing a DIMM1. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward.2. Align a DIMM on the socket such t

1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction1.8 Expansion slotsIn the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe th

ASUS M2N-VM SE HDMI 1-21* These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices.When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers suppor

1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction1.8.3 PCI slotsThe PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply w

ASUS M2N-VM SE HDMI 1-231.9 Jumpers1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC)This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the

1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction2. USB device wake-up (3-pin PS2_USBPW1-4, USBPW5-8, USBPW9-12)Set these jumpers to +5V to wake up the computer f

ASUS M2N-VM SE HDMI 1-251.10 Connectors1.10.1 Rear panel connectors1 327891011456Refer to the audio conguration table on the next page for the func

1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction• This motherboard comes with dual-VGA output. If you connect 2 monitors to both VGA and DVI-D / HDMI out port

ASUS M2N-VM SE HDMI 1-271.10.2 Internal connectors1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY)This connector is for the provided oppy disk driv

ivContents2.1.1 Creating a bootable oppy disk ... 2-22.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility ...

1-28 Chapter 1: Product introduction3. IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE)The onboard IDE connector is for an Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable. There

ASUS M2N-VM SE HDMI 1-294. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4)These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial A

1-30 Chapter 1: Product introduction5. CPU and Chassis Fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN1)The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350mA

ASUS M2N-VM SE HDMI 1-317. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, USB910, USB 1112)These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cab

1-32 Chapter 1: Product introduction9. Serial port connectors (10-1 pin COM1)The connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module

ASUS M2N-VM SE HDMI 1-3311. ATX power connectors (24-pin ATX-PWRGD, 4-pin ATX12V)These connectors are for an ATX power supply. The plugs from the pow

1-34 Chapter 1: Product introduction12. LPT connector The LPT (Line Printing Terminal) connector supports devices such as a printer. LPT standardize

ASUS M2N-VM SE HDMI 1-3514. System panel connector (10-1 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.M2N-VM SE HDMIR• Syst

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2This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.B

vContents2.5.5 Hardware Monitor ... 2-342.6 Boot menu ...

2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS setup2.1 Managing and updating your BIOSThe following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output

ASUS M2N-VM SE HDMI 2-3To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2:1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS le for the motherboa

2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS setup2.1.3 AFUDOS utilityThe AFUDOS utility allows you to update the BIOS le in DOS environment using a bootable oppy disk with

ASUS M2N-VM SE HDMI 2-5Updating the BIOS leTo update the BIOS le using the AFUDOS utility:1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the

2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS setup2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utilityThe ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS l

ASUS M2N-VM SE HDMI 2-7Recovering the BIOS from the support CDTo recover the BIOS from the support CD:1. Remove any oppy disk from the oppy disk dr

2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS setupInstalling ASUS UpdateTo install ASUS Update:1. Place the support CD in the optical drive. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Cli

ASUS M2N-VM SE HDMI 2-93. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network trafc, or click Auto Select. Click Next.Updating the BIOS through th

2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS setupUpdating the BIOS through a BIOS leTo update the BIOS through a BIOS le:1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Window

ASUS M2N-VM SE HDMI 2-112.2 BIOS setup programThis motherboard supports a programmable Low-Pin Count (LPC) chip that you can update using the provide

viNoticesFederal Communications Commission StatementThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two cond

2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS setup2.2.1 BIOS menu screen• The BIOS setup screens shown in this chapter are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly

ASUS M2N-VM SE HDMI 2-132.2.4 Menu itemsThe highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specic items for that menu. For example, selecting Main s

2-14 Chapter 2: BIOS setup2.3 Main menuWhen you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic syste

ASUS M2N-VM SE HDMI 2-152.3.4 IDE CongurationThe items in this menu allow you to set or change the congurations for the IDE devices installed in th

2-16 Chapter 2: BIOS setup2.3.5 Primary IDE Master/SlaveWhile entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE devices. There is a

ASUS M2N-VM SE HDMI 2-17PIO Mode [Auto]Selects the PIO mode. Conguration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4]DMA Mode [Auto]Selects the DMA mode. Con

2-18 Chapter 2: BIOS setup2.3.6 SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, and SATA4While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA devices. Ther

ASUS M2N-VM SE HDMI 2-19DMA Mode [Auto]Selects the DMA mode. Conguration options: [Auto] [SWDMA0] [SWDMA1] [SWDMA2] [MWDMA0] [MWDMA1] [MWDMA2] [UDMA0

2-20 Chapter 2: BIOS setup2.4 Advanced menuThe Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices.Take caution

ASUS M2N-VM SE HDMI 2-21CPU Frequency (MHz) [200.0]Displays the frequency sent by the clock generator to the system bus and PCI bus. The value of this

viiSafety informationElectrical safety• To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating th

2-22 Chapter 2: BIOS setup2.4.2 CPU CongurationThis option should remain disabled for the normal operation. The driver developer may enable it for t

ASUS M2N-VM SE HDMI 2-23AMD Overlooking CongurationAMD Overlooking CongurationProcessor Frequency Multiplier [Auto]Processor Voltage [Auto]Congur

2-24 Chapter 2: BIOS setupNorthBridge Chipset Conguration Memory Conguration DRAM Conguration ECC Conguration NorthBridge Conguration2.

ASUS M2N-VM SE HDMI 2-25Enable Clock to All DIMMs [Disabled]Enables or disables clock to all DIMMs. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] MemClk

2-26 Chapter 2: BIOS setupECC Enable [Disabled]Enables or disables the DRAM ECC that allows the hardware to report and correct memory errors automatic

ASUS M2N-VM SE HDMI 2-27SouthBridge chipset CongurationPrimary Graphics Adapter [PCIE-> PCI -> IGP]iGPU Frame Buffer Detect [Auto]iGPU Frame

2-28 Chapter 2: BIOS setup2.4.4 Onboard Devices CongurationCongure ITE8712 Super IO ChipsetSerial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4]Parallel Port Address

ASUS M2N-VM SE HDMI 2-292.4.5 PCI PnPThe PCI PnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. The menu includes setting

2-30 Chapter 2: BIOS setupIRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device]When set to [PCI Device], the specic IRQ is free for use of PCI/PnP devices. When set to [Re

ASUS M2N-VM SE HDMI 2-31USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed]Allows you to congure the USB 2.0 controller in HiSpeed (480 Mbps) or Full Speed (12 Mbps).

viiiAbout this guideThis user guide contains the information you need when installing and conguring the motherboard.How this guide is organizedThis m

2-32 Chapter 2: BIOS setup2.5 Power menuThe Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced Conguration and Power Interface (ACPI

ASUS M2N-VM SE HDMI 2-332.5.4 APM CongurationAPM CongurationRestore on AC Power Loss [Power Off]Power On By PCI/PCIE Device [Disabled] Power On B

2-34 Chapter 2: BIOS setup2.5.5 Hardware MonitorHardware MonitorCPU Temperature [41ºC/105.5ºF]CPU Fan Speed [3308RPM]Chassis Fan Speed [N/A]VCORE

ASUS M2N-VM SE HDMI 2-352.6 Boot menuThe Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press <Enter> to disp

2-36 Chapter 2: BIOS setup2.6.3 Boot Settings Conguration Select Screen Select Item+- Change OptionF1 General HelpF10 Save and ExitESC

ASUS M2N-VM SE HDMI 2-37Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled]When set to [Enabled], this function allows the option ROMs to trap Interrupt 19. Conguration

2-38 Chapter 2: BIOS setupUser Access Level [Full Access]This item allows you to select the access restriction to the Setup items. Conguration option

ASUS M2N-VM SE HDMI 2-392.7 Tools menuASUS EZ Flash 2ASUS EZ Flash 2Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. When you press <Ok>, a conrmation messa

2-40 Chapter 2: BIOS setupExit & Discard ChangesSelect this option only if you do not want to save the changes that you made to the Setup program

3Software supportThis chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package.

ixConventions used in this guideTo ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual.

3-2 Chapter 3: Software supportIf Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support CD to locate the le ASSETUP.EXE from th

3-3ASUS M2N-VM SE HDMI 3.2.2 Drivers menuThe drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install the nec

3-4 Chapter 3: Software support3.2.3 Utilities menuThe Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. ASUS I

3-5ASUS M2N-VM SE HDMI You can also install the following utilities from the ASUS Superb Software Library CD.ADOBE Acrobat Reader V7.0Installs the Ad

3-6 Chapter 3: Software support3.2.4 Make Disk menuThe Make Disk menu allows you to make a RAID driver disk.NVIDIA 64bit Vista SATA RAID DriverAllows

3-7ASUS M2N-VM SE HDMI 3.2.5 Manual menuThe Manual menu contains a list of supplementary user manuals. Click an item to open the folder of the user m

3-8 Chapter 3: Software supportBrowse this CDDisplays the support CD contents in graphical format.3.2.7 Other informationThe icons on the top right c

3-9ASUS M2N-VM SE HDMI Technical support FormDisplays the ASUS Technical Support Request Form that you have to ll out when requesting technical suppo

3-10 Chapter 3: Software support