Asus M2N Specifications

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

3-10 Chapter 3: Software supportTechnical support Formrequesting techni

xiM2N-VM DVI specications summaryBIOS features 8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.4Rear panel I/O 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4

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1Product introductionThis chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports.E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 1 12/27/07 4:37

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

ASUS M2N-VM DVI 1-3Dual-Core CPU Enjoy the extraordinary CPU power from the latest dual-core CPU. The advanced processing technology contains two phy

1-4 Chapter 1: Product introductionPCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect technology that spe

ASUS M2N-VM DVI 1-5ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to restore corrupted BIOS data from a 

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 DVI 1-71.5.1 Motherboard layout1.5 Motherboard overviewCLRTCLithium CellRCDE3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 2 12/27/07 4:37:48 PM

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 DVIRDo not overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard.1.5.2 Placement directionWhen instal

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

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 DVI 1-111.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fanThe AMD Athlon™ 64 X2/ Athlon™ 64FX/Athlon™ 64/Sempron™/AM2+ processor require a specially d

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 DVI 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 sockets.

1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction• When using only one memory module, start installing the DDR2 DIMM from slot DIMM_A1 or DIMM_B1 for better overc

ASUS M2N-VM DVI 1-15Qualied Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-800 MHz capabilitySize Vendor Chip No. CL Brand SS/DSPart No. DIMM support A* B* C*512MB Kin

1-16 Chapter 1: Product introductionSS - Single-sided / DS - Double-sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports one module inserted in any slot as Single-

ASUS M2N-VM DVI 1-171.7.3 Installing a DIMM1. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward.2. Align a DIMM on the socket such that

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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 M2N-VM DVI 1-19* These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices.When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support “S

1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction1.8.4 PCI slotsThe PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply w

ASUS M2N-VM DVI 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 CMO

1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction2. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, USBPW5-8, USBPW910)Set these jumpers to +5V to wake up the computer from S

ASUS M2N-VM DVI 1-231.10 Connectors1.10.1 Rear panel connectors1. PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse.2. Video Graphics Adapter

1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction7. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 d

ASUS M2N-VM DVI 1-251.10.2 Internal connectors1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY)

1-26 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 DVI 1-274. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4)These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Se

ivContentsChapter 2: BIOS setup2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ... 2-22.1.1 

1-28 Chapter 1: Product introduction5. CPU and Chassis Fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN)The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350mA~

ASUS M2N-VM DVI 1-29Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard!7. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78,

1-30 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 DVI 1-3111. ATX power connectors (24-pin ATX-PWRGD, 4-pin ATX12V)These connectors are for an ATX power supply. The plugs from the power 

1-32 Chapter 1: Product introduction12. LPT connector The LPT (Line Printing Terminal) connector supports devices such as a 

ASUS M2N-VM DVI 1-3313. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.• System power LED This 2

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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

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 DVI 2-32.1.1 Creating a bootable oppy disk  DOS environment 

vContents2.5 Power menu ... 2-352.5.1 Suspend Mode ...

2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS setupTo update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2: the motherb

ASUS M2N-VM DVI 2-52.1.3 AFUDOS utility

2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS setupUpdating the BIOS le 

ASUS M2N-VM DVI 2-72.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utilityThe ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore 

2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS setupRecovering the BIOS from the support CDTo recover the BIOS from the support CD: 

ASUS M2N-VM DVI 2-94. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. Installing ASUS UpdateTo install ASUS Update:1. Place

2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS setup3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest click Auto Select. Click Next.Updating the BIOS through

ASUS M2N-VM DVI 2-11Updating the BIOS through a BIOS le1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® des

2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS setup2.2 BIOS setup programThis motherboard supports a programmable Low-Pin Count (LPC) chip that you can update using the provi

ASUS M2N-VM DVI 2-132.2.1 BIOS menu screen• The BIOS setup screens shown in this chapter are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match

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

2-14 Chapter 2: BIOS setup2.2.4 Menu itemsFor example, selecting Main

ASUS M2N-VM DVI 2-152.3 Main menuWhen you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic system info

2-16 Chapter 2: BIOS setupF1:Help : Select Item -/+: Change Value F5: Setup Defaults ESC: Exit : Select Menu Enter: Selec

ASUS M2N-VM DVI 2-172.3.5 Primary IDE Master/SlaveWhile entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE devices. There is a separa

2-18 Chapter 2: BIOS setupPIO Mode [Auto]Selects the PIO mode. DMA Mode [Auto]Selects the DMA mode. 

ASUS M2N-VM DVI 2-192.3.6 SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, and SATA4While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA devices. There is a

2-20 Chapter 2: BIOS setupDMA Mode [Auto]Selects the DMA mode. [MWDMA1] [MWDMA2] [UD

ASUS M2N-VM DVI 2-212.4 Advanced menuThe Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices.Take caution when

2-22 Chapter 2: BIOS setupCPU Frequency [200]Displays the frequency sent by the clock generator to the system bus and PCI bus. The value of this item

ASUS M2N-VM DVI 2-23Microcode Updation [Enabled]Allows you to enable or disable the microcode updation. Secu

viiSafety informationElectrical safety electrical outlet before relocating t

2-24 Chapter 2: BIOS setupAMD Overlooking CongurationAMD Overlooking CongurationProcessor Frequency Multiplier [Auto] Processor Voltage

ASUS M2N-VM DVI 2-25Memory Controller Memory Conguration ECC Conguration Power Down Control [Auto]Memory Controller2.4.3 Chi

2-26 Chapter 2: BIOS setupMemory CongurationSelect the DRAM Frequency programing method. If Auto, the DRAM speed will be based on SPDs. If Limit, the

ASUS M2N-VM DVI 2-27Command Timing (2T mode) [Auto]Sets the Command Timing (2T mode). MCT Timing Mode [Auto]Set

2-28 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Power Down Control [Auto]Allows DIMMs to enter power down mode by deasserting the clock enable signal when DIMMs are not in

ASUS M2N-VM DVI 2-29SouthBridge chipset CongurationPrimary Graphics Adapter [PCIE-> PCI -> IGP] iGPU Frame Buffer Detect [Auto] iGPU Frame

2-30 Chapter 2: BIOS setupHyper Transport CongurationThe sub-menu allows you to change the Hyper Transport settings.SB to K8(CPU) Freq Auto [Disabled

ASUS M2N-VM DVI 2-312.4.4 Onboard Devices CongurationCongure ITE8712 Super IO ChipsetSerial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4]Parallel Port Address [378

2-32 Chapter 2: BIOS setup2.4.5 PCI PnPThe PCI PnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. The menu includes settin

ASUS M2N-VM DVI 2-33IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device]When set to [Reserved

viiiAbout this guidethe motherboard.How this guide is organizedThis m

2-34 Chapter 2: BIOS setupUSB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed]

ASUS M2N-VM DVI 2-352.5 Power menuThe Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced 

2-36 Chapter 2: BIOS setup2.5.4 APM CongurationAPM CongurationPower Button Mode [On/Off]Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off]Power On By PCI Dev

ASUS M2N-VM DVI 2-372.5.5 Hardware MonitorHardware MonitorCPU Temperature [45ºC/113ºF]CPU Fan Speed [2454RPM]Chassis Fan Speed [N/A]VCORE Volta

2-38 Chapter 2: BIOS setup2.6 Boot menuThe Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press <Enter> to di

ASUS M2N-VM DVI 2-392.6.3 Boot Settings Conguration Select Screen Select Item+- Change OptionF1 General HelpF10 Save and ExitESC ExitB

2-40 Chapter 2: BIOS setupInterrupt 19 Capture [Disabled]When set to [Enabled], this function allows the option ROMs to trap Interrupt 19. 

ASUS M2N-VM DVI 2-41User Access Level [Full Access]This item allows you to select the access restriction to the Setup items. 

2-42 Chapter 2: BIOS setup2.7 Tools menuASUS EZ Flash 22.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2me

ASUS M2N-VM DVI 2-43Exit & Discard ChangesSelect this option only if you do not want to save the changes that you made to 

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

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3Software supportThis chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package.E3608_M2N-VM-DVI.indb 1 12/27/07 4:

3-2 Chapter 3: Software support3.1 Installing an operating systemThis motherboard supports Windows® XP/ Vista operating systems (OS). Always 

3-3ASUS M2N-VM DVIIf Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support 

3-4 Chapter 3: Software support3.2.2 Drivers menuThe drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install

3-5ASUS M2N-VM DVI3.2.3 Utilities menuThe Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. ASUS InstAll - Inst

3-6 Chapter 3: Software supportYou can also install the following utilities from the ASUS Superb Software Library CD.Adobe Acrobat Reader V7.0Install

3-7ASUS M2N-VM DVI3.2.4 Make Disk menuThe Make Disk menu allows you to make a RAID driver disk.NVIDIA 32bit XP SATA RAID Driver Allows you to create

3-8 Chapter 3: Software support3.2.5 Manual menuThe Manual menu contains a list of supplementary user manuals. Click an item to open the folder of th

3-9ASUS M2N-VM DVI3.2.6 ASUS Contact informationthis information on t