MotherboardM2NBP-VM CSM
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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® M2NBP-VM CSM motherboard!The motherboard delivers a host of new features
ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 1-3NVIDIA® Quadro® NVS210S GPU and NVIDIA® nForce™ 430B MCP chipsets The NVIDIA® Quadro® NVS210S graphics processing unit (G
1-4 Chapter 1: Product introductionSerial ATA 3Gb/s technology The motherboard supports next-generation SATA hard drives based on the new SATA
ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 1-51.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you to restore the original BIOS data from the supp
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 M2NBP-VM CSM1-71.5.1 Motherboard layout1.5 Motherboard overviewBottom:Mic InCenter:Line OutTop:Line InPANELM2NBP-VM CSM®CR2032 3VLithium CellCM
1-8 Chapter 1: Product introductionM2NBP-VM CSM®Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard.1.5.2 Placement directionWhen inst
ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM1-91.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU)The motherboard comes with a 940-pin AM2 socket designed for the AMD Athlon™ 64 X2/Athlon™ 64/At
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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 M2NBP-VM CSM1-111.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fanThe AMD Athlon™ 64/Sempron™ processor require a specially designed heatsink and fan assembl
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 M2NBP-VM CSM1-131.7.2 Memory congurationsYou may install 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB unbuffered ECC/non-ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets
1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction• For dual-channel memory conguration (2), you may: • install identical DIMMs in all four sockets OR • instal
ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM1-15 Size Vendor Model Side(s) Component A B CDIMM supportDDR2-800 MHz capabilityQualied Vendors Lists (QVL)256 M
1-16 Chapter 1: Product introductionSide(s): SS - Single-sided DS - Double-sidedDIMM support:A - Supports one module inserted in any slot as Singl
ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM1-171.7.3 Installing a DIMM1. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward.2. Align a DIMM on the socket such that
1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction1.8 Expansion slotsIn the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe th
ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM1-19Standard interrupt assignmentsIRQ Priority Standard Function0 1 System Timer1 2 Keyboard Controller2 – Re-direct to IRQ#9
iiiContentsNotices ... viSafety information ...
1-20 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 M2NBP-VM CSM 1-211.9 Jumpers1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC)This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the C
1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction2. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34, USBPW56, USBPW78)Set these jumpers to +5V to wake up the computer
ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 1-233. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR)This jumper allows you to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up feature. Set this jumper to pin
1-24 Chapter 1: Product introductionRefer to the audio conguration table for the function of the audio ports in 2, 4, or 6,-channel conguration.1.10
ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 1-257. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices.8. USB
1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction1.10.2 Internal connectors1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY)This connector is for the provided op
ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 1-273. IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE; 40-1 pin SEC_IDE)The onboard IDE connectors are for Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable(s).
1-28 Chapter 1: Product introduction4. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4)These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables
ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 1-295. CPU, Chassis, and Power Fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN1/2, 3-pin PWR_FAN)The fan connectors support cooling fa
ivContentsChapter 2: BIOS setup2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ... 2-22.1.1 ASUS Update utility ...
1-30 Chapter 1: Product introductionNever connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard!7. USB connectors (10-1 pi
ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 1-319. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM)This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely store keys, d
1-32 Chapter 1: Product introductionM2NBP-VM CSM®M2NBP-VM CSM COM port connectorPIN 1COM110. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1)This connector is f
ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 1-3312. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V)These connectors are for an ATX power supply. The plugs from the power s
1-34 Chapter 1: Product introduction13. System panel connector (20-1 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.• System p
2This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.BIO
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 M2NBP-VM CSM 2-3Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using this utility.3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid ne
2-4 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 Windows
ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 2-52.1.2 Creating a bootable oppy disk1. Do either one of the following to create a bootable oppy disk.DOS environmenta. Insert
vContents2.5 Power menu ... 2-302.5.1 ACPI Suspend Type ...
2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS setup2.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utilityThe ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to go through the long
ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 2-72.1.4 Updating the BIOSThe Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) can be updated using the AwardBIOS Flash Utility. Follow these instr
2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS setup7. Press <N> when the utility prompts you to save the current BIOS le. The following screen appears.8. The utility v
ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 2-92.1.5 Saving the current BIOS leYou can use the AwardBIOS Flash Utility to save the current BIOS le. You can load the current
2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS setup2.1.6 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utilityThe ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS
ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 2-112.2 BIOS setup programThis motherboard supports a programmable Low-Pin Count (LPC) chip that you can update using the provide
2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS setup2.2.1 BIOS menu screenSelect MenuItem Specic HelpChange the day, month, year and century.Legend barGeneral helpMenu barSub
ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 2-132.2.4 Menu itemsThe highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specic items for that menu. For example, selecting Main s
2-14 Chapter 2: BIOS setup2.2.7 Pop-up windowSelect a menu item then press <Enter> to display a pop-up window with the conguration options for
ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 2-15F1:Help ↑↓ : Select Item -/+: Change Value F5: Setup Defaults ESC: Exit →←: Select Menu Enter: Select Sub-
viNoticesFederal Communications Commission StatementThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two cond
2-16 Chapter 2: BIOS setup2.3.4 Primary and Secondary IDE Master/SlaveWhile entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE device
ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 2-17CapacityDisplays the auto-detected hard disk capacity. This item is not congurable. CylinderShows the number of the hard disk
2-18 Chapter 2: BIOS setup2.3.5 SATA 1/2/3/4While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of Serial ATA devices. There is a separ
ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 2-19HeadShows the number of the hard disk read/write heads. This item is not congurable. Landing ZoneShows the number of landing
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 M2NBP-VM CSM 2-21The following item becomes user-congurable when you set AI Tuning to [AI Overclock].Overclock Options [Disabled]Allows you to
2-22 Chapter 2: BIOS setupSelect MenuItem Specic HelpDRAM timing and controlPhoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Advanced AI NET2 POST C
ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 2-23Memory Clock Frequency [Auto]Sets the memory clock frequency. Conguration options: [Auto] [DDR2 400] [DDR2 533] [DDR2 667] [
2-24 Chapter 2: BIOS setupSelect MenuItem Specic HelpSelect Frame Buffer Size for Onboard Graphic Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility
ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 2-25Select MenuItem Specic HelpSelect Yes if you are using a Plug and Play capable operating system Select No if you need the BI
viiSafety informationElectrical safety• To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating t
2-26 Chapter 2: BIOS setupIRQ-xx assigned toWhen set to [PCI Device], the specic IRQ is free for use of PCI/PnP devices. When set to [Reserved], the
ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 2-27IDE DMA transfer access [Enabled]Allows you to enable or disable the IDE DMA transfer access. Conguration options: [Disabled]
2-28 Chapter 2: BIOS setupOnboard nVidia LAN [Enabled]Enables or disables the onboard NVIDIA® LAN controller. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enab
ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 2-29Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4]Allows you to select the Serial Port1 base address. Conguration options: [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4
2-30 Chapter 2: BIOS setup2.5.1 ACPI Suspend Type [S1&S3]Allows you to select the Advanced Conguration and Power Interface (ACPI) state to be us
ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 2-31The computer cannot receive or transmit data until the computer and applications are fully running. Thus, connection cannot be
2-32 Chapter 2: BIOS setupAlarm Time (hh:mm) [Disabled]To set the time of alarm:1. Highlight this item and press <Enter> to display a pop-up m
ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 2-332.5.4 Hardware MonitorThe items in this sub-menu displays the hardware monitor values automatically detected by the BIOS. It al
2-34 Chapter 2: BIOS setup1st ~ 4th Boot Device [Removable]These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices. The numbe
ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 2-351. Bootable Add-in Cards Allows you to assign bootable add-in cards attached to the system.2.6.3 Hard Disk DrivesSelect MenuIt
viiiM2NBP-VM CSM specications summary(continued on the next page)CPU Chipset Front Side BusMemory Expansion slots Graphics
2-36 Chapter 2: BIOS setupTypematic Rate (Chars/Sec) [6] Allows you to select the rate at which a character repeats when you hold a key. Conguration
ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 2-37Full Screen LOGO [Enabled]Allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature. Conguration options: [Disabled]
2-38 Chapter 2: BIOS setup2. Press any key to continue. The password eld setting is changed to Clear.A note about passwords The Supervisor password
ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 2-39Password CheckThis eld requires you to enter the password before entering the BIOS setup or the system. Select [Setup] to requi
2-40 Chapter 2: BIOS setup2.7 Tools menuThe Tools menu items allow you to congure options for special functions. Select an item then press <Enter
ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 2-41Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Select MenuItem Specic HelpThis option
2-42 Chapter 2: BIOS setupLoad Setup Defaults This option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus. When yo
3Software supportThis chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package.
3-2 Chapter 3: Software supportIf Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support CD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE f
3-3ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM3.2.2 Drivers menuThe drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install the necess
ixM2NBP-VM CSM specications summaryManageabilitySpecial features BIOS features Rear panel Internal connectorsWfM2.0, DMI2.0, WOL by PME,
3-4 Chapter 3: Software support3.2.3 Utilities menuThe Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. ASUS P
3-5ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM3.2.4 Make Disk menuThe Make Disk menu allows you to make a RAID driver disk.NVIDIA® 32bit WinXP SATA RAID Driver Allows you to c
3-6 Chapter 3: Software supportNVIDIA® RAID User’s ManualAllows you to open the NVIDIA® RAID user’s manual. NVIDIA® Network User’s ManualAllows you to
3-7ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM3.2.6 ASUS Contact informationClick the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also nd this information on
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 M2NBP-VM CSMTechnical support FormDisplays the ASUS Technical Support Request Form that you have to ll out when requesting technical support.
3-10 Chapter 3: Software support3.3 Creating a RAID driver diskA oppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing Windows® XP operating sy
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