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Page 1 - Motherboard

MotherboardM2NBP-VM CSM

Page 2 - August 2006

x*Specications are subject to change without notice. M2NBP-VM CSM specications summaryPower Requirement Form FactorSupport CD contents

Page 3 - Contents

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

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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

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ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 1-3NVIDIA® Quadro® NVS210S GPU and NVIDIA® nForce™ 430B MCP chipsets The NVIDIA® Quadro® NVS210S graphics processing unit (G

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

Page 7 - Safety information

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

Page 8 - CRT display

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

Page 9 - support VGA/RGB output

ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM1-71.5.1 Motherboard layout1.5 Motherboard overviewBottom:Mic InCenter:Line OutTop:Line InPANELM2NBP-VM CSM®CR2032 3VLithium CellCM

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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

Page 11 - Product

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

Page 12 - 1.3 Special features

iiCopyright © 2006 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be repro

Page 13 - ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 1-3

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

Page 14 - High Denition Audio

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

Page 15 - ASUS MyLogo™

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

Page 16 - 1.4 Before you proceed

ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM1-131.7.2 Memory congurationsYou may install 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB unbuffered ECC/non-ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets

Page 17 - 1.5 Motherboard overview

1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction• For dual-channel memory conguration (2), you may: • install identical DIMMs in all four sockets OR • instal

Page 18 - 1.5.3 Screw holes

ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM1-15 Size Vendor Model Side(s) Component A B CDIMM supportDDR2-800 MHz capabilityQualied Vendors Lists (QVL)256 M

Page 19 - M2NBP-VM CSM

1-16 Chapter 1: Product introductionSide(s): SS - Single-sided DS - Double-sidedDIMM support:A - Supports one module inserted in any slot as Singl

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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

Page 21 - CPU Heatsink

1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction1.8 Expansion slotsIn the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe th

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ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM1-19Standard interrupt assignmentsIRQ Priority Standard Function0 1 System Timer1 2 Keyboard Controller2 – Re-direct to IRQ#9

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iiiContentsNotices ... viSafety information ...

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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

Page 25 - DDR2-667 MHz capability

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

Page 26 - DDR2-533 MHz capability

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

Page 27 - 1.7.4 Removing a DIMM

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

Page 28 - 1.8 Expansion slots

1-24 Chapter 1: Product introductionRefer to the audio conguration table for the function of the audio ports in 2, 4, or 6,-channel conguration.1.10

Page 29

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

Page 30 - 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot

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

Page 31 - (Default)

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).

Page 32

1-28 Chapter 1: Product introduction4. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4)These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables

Page 33 - ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 1-23

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

Page 34 - 1 Gbps connection

ivContentsChapter 2: BIOS setup2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ... 2-22.1.1 ASUS Update utility ...

Page 35 - ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 1-25

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

Page 36 - 1.10.2 Internal connectors

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

Page 37 - (usually zigzag) on the IDE

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

Page 38

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

Page 39 - SPDIFOUT

1-34 Chapter 1: Product introduction13. System panel connector (20-1 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.• System p

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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.BIO

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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

Page 42 - Legacy AC 97-compliant

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

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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

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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

Page 45 - BIOS setup

vContents2.5 Power menu ... 2-302.5.1 ACPI Suspend Type ...

Page 46 - 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility

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

Page 47 - Quit all Windows

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

Page 48 - The ASUS Update utility is

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

Page 49 - XP environment

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

Page 50 - 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS setup

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 

Page 51 - 2.1.4 Updating 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

Page 52 - 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS setup

2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS setup2.2.1 BIOS menu screenSelect MenuItem Specic HelpChange the day, month, year and century.Legend barGeneral helpMenu barSub

Page 53 - ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 2-9

ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 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

Page 54

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 conguration options for

Page 55 - 2.2 BIOS setup program

ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 2-15F1:Help ↑↓ : Select Item -/+: Change Value F5: Setup Defaults ESC: Exit →←: Select Menu Enter: Select Sub-

Page 56 - 2.2.2 Menu bar

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

Page 57 - 2.2.3 Legend bar

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

Page 58 - 2.2.8 General help

ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 2-17CapacityDisplays the auto-detected hard disk capacity. This item is not congurable. CylinderShows the number of the hard disk

Page 59 - 2.3 Main menu

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

Page 60 - Access Mode [Auto]

ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 2-19HeadShows the number of the hard disk read/write heads. This item is not congurable. Landing ZoneShows the number of landing

Page 61 - ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 2-17

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

Page 62 - 2.3.5 SATA 1/2/3/4

ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 2-21The following item becomes user-congurable when you set AI Tuning to [AI Overclock].Overclock Options [Disabled]Allows you to

Page 63 - 2.3.8 Usable Memory [XXX MB]

2-22 Chapter 2: BIOS setupSelect MenuItem Specic HelpDRAM timing and controlPhoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Advanced AI NET2 POST C

Page 64 - 2.4 Advanced menu

ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 2-23Memory Clock Frequency [Auto]Sets the memory clock frequency. Conguration options: [Auto] [DDR2 400] [DDR2 533] [DDR2 667] [

Page 65 - DDR2 Voltage Control [Auto]

2-24 Chapter 2: BIOS setupSelect MenuItem Specic HelpSelect Frame Buffer Size for Onboard Graphic Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility

Page 66 - 2.4.3 CPU Conguration

ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 2-25Select MenuItem Specic HelpSelect Yes if you are using a Plug and Play capable operating system Select No if you need the BI

Page 67 - ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 2-23

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

Page 68 - 2.4.4 Chipset

2-26 Chapter 2: BIOS setupIRQ-xx assigned toWhen set to [PCI Device], the specic IRQ is free for use of PCI/PnP devices. When set to [Reserved], the

Page 69 - 2.4.5 PCIPnP

ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 2-27IDE DMA transfer access [Enabled]Allows you to enable or disable the IDE DMA transfer access. Conguration options: [Disabled]

Page 70 - IDE Function Setup

2-28 Chapter 2: BIOS setupOnboard nVidia LAN [Enabled]Enables or disables the onboard NVIDIA® LAN controller. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enab

Page 71 - NVRAID Conguration

ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 2-29Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4]Allows you to select the Serial Port1 base address. Conguration options: [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4

Page 72 - USB Conguration

2-30 Chapter 2: BIOS setup2.5.1 ACPI Suspend Type [S1&S3]Allows you to select the Advanced Conguration and Power Interface (ACPI) state to be us

Page 73 - ECP Mode Use DMA [3]

ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 2-31The computer cannot receive or transmit data until the computer and applications are fully running. Thus, connection cannot be

Page 74 - 2.5 Power menu

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

Page 75 - ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 2-31

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

Page 76 - Alarm Time (hh:mm) [Disabled]

2-34 Chapter 2: BIOS setup1st ~ 4th Boot Device [Removable]These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices. The numbe

Page 77 - 2.5.4 Hardware Monitor

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

Page 78 - 2.6 Boot menu

viiiM2NBP-VM CSM specications summary(continued on the next page)CPU Chipset Front Side BusMemory Expansion slots Graphics

Page 79 - 2.6.4 CDROM Drives

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. Conguration

Page 80 - 2-36 Chapter 2: BIOS setup

ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 2-37Full Screen LOGO [Enabled]Allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature. Conguration options: [Disabled]

Page 81 - Full Screen LOGO [Enabled]

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

Page 82 - 2.6.6 Security

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

Page 83 - Security Chip [Disabled]

2-40 Chapter 2: BIOS setup2.7 Tools menuThe Tools menu items allow you to congure options for special functions. Select an item then press <Enter

Page 84 - 2.7 Tools menu

ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 2-41Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Select MenuItem Specic HelpThis option

Page 85 - 2.8 Exit menu

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

Page 86 - Discard Changes

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

Page 87 - Software

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

Page 88 - 3.2 Support CD information

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

Page 89 - 3.2.2 Drivers menu

ixM2NBP-VM CSM specications summaryManageabilitySpecial features BIOS features Rear panel Internal connectorsWfM2.0, DMI2.0, WOL by PME,

Page 90 - 3.2.3 Utilities menu

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

Page 91 - 3.2.4 Make Disk menu

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

Page 92 - 3.2.5 Manual menu

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

Page 93 - 3-7ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM

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

Page 94 - 3.2.7 Other information

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

Page 95 - Filelist

3-9ASUS M2NBP-VM CSMTechnical support FormDisplays the ASUS Technical Support Request Form that you have to ll out when requesting technical support.

Page 96

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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