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1. Azalia compliant Legacy AC 97 compliant pin definition pin definition r 2 Q a i gt Q Q p N T Here SES oe 2 La M2N CM DVI mn HHA EE tt pr ja se Hi 8 Na D T O08 3 210 339 o 25 E 5 C am n EE EG 9 4 M2N CM DVI Azalia Analog Front Panel Connector aN We recommend that you connect a high definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard high definition audio capability If you want to connect a high definition front panel audio module to this connector ensure that the Front Panel Select item in the BIOS is set to HD Audio if you want to connect an AC 97 front panel audio module to this connector set the item to AC97 See page 2 27 for details Chapter 1 Product introduction 11 ATX power connectors 24 pin ATX PWRGD 4 pin ATX12V These connectors are for an ATX power supply The plugs from the power supply are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit
2. CPU_FAN i o o v I Coc f Bez pp 272 11 222 CO it 6528 ih att M2N CM DVI CPU Fan Connector aN Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector 1 10 Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 6 2 Installing the heatsink and fan The AMD Phenom FX Phenom Athlon 64 X2 Athlon FX Athlon 64 Sempron processor require a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance aN Ensure that you use only qualified heatsink and fan assembly Follow these steps to install the CPU heatsink and fan 1 Place the heatsink on top of the installed 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 E You 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 a Thermal Interface Material is properly applied to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the heatsink and fan assembly CPU Fan CPU Heatsink Retention Module Base Retention bracke
3. 2 Chassis intrusion connector 4 1 pin CHASSIS This connector is for a chassis mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch Connect one end of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch cable to this connector The chassis intrusion sensor or switch sends a high level signal to this connector when a chassis component is removed or replaced The signal is then generated as a chassis intrusion event By default the pins labeled Chassis Signal and Ground are shorted with a jumper cap Remove the jumper caps only when you intend to use the chassis intrusion detection feature 1 Lom BV mn 2 CHASSIS HM Default Chassis Signal 5VSB MB GND oot M2N CM DVI Intrusion Connector ASUS M2N CM DVI 1 27 1 28 IDE connectors 40 1 pin PRI_IDE The onboard IDE connector is for an Ultra DMA 133 100 66 signal cable There are three connectors on each Ultra DMA 133 100 66 signal cable blue black and gray Connect the blue connector to the motherboard s IDE connector then select one of the following modes to configure your device s Dri
4. ATX12V EATXPWR 12V DC EEE 12V DC 3 Volts Ground GND EE GND 12 Volts mit 5 Volts 12 Volts im 5 Volts 5V Standby 5 Volts E Power OK 5 Volts Ground lt 2 Ground ae 5 Volts Ground 1 O man om ovi Ground 2 Ground z 5 Volts PSON y Ground Ground l 3 Volts mi 12 Volts 3 Volts gt 3 Volts oo M2N CM DVI ATX Power Connector e If you intend to use a PSU with 20 pin and 4 pin power plugs ensure that the 20 pin power plug can provide at least 15 Aon 12 V and that the PSU has a minimum power rating of 300 W The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate We recommend that you use an ATX 12 V Specification 2 0 compliant power supply unit PSU with a minimum of 300 W power rating This PSU type has 24 pin and 4 pin power plugs Do not forget to connect the 4 pin ATX 12 V power plug Otherwise the system will not boot up We recommend that you use a PSU with higher power output when configuring a system with more power consuming devices The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate If you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your system refer to the Recommended Power Wattage Calculator at http support asus com PowerSupplyCalculator PSCalcula
5. B of M2N CM DVI 240 pin DDR2 DIMM Sockets Channel Sockets Channel A DIMM A1 Channel B DIMM_B1 1 7 2 Memory configurations You may install 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB and 2 GB unbuffered ECC non ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets Recommended memory configurations Sockets DIMM_B1 Populated Single Channel Populated Dual channel Populated Populated ASUS M2N CM DVI 1 13 me You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B The system maps the total size of the lower sized channel for the dual channel configuration Any excess memory from the higher sized channel is then mapped for single channel operation Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency For optimum compatibility it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor If you are using a Windows 32 bit version operating system e g 32 bit Windows 32 bit Vista without the Physical Address Extension PAE support the system will allocate a certain amount of memory space for system devices We recommend that you install only a maximum of 3GB system memory when using a Windows 32 bit version operating system without the PAE The excess over 3GB of installed memory will not cause any problem however the system c
6. PS2_USBPW1 4 OD 3 A i D 5V 5VSB Er Default D Se mmo om USBPW5 10 12 23 Oo 5V 5VSB Default M2N CM DVI USB Device Wake Up N The USB device wake up feature requires a power supply that can provide 500mA on the 5VSB lead for each USB port Otherwise the system will not power up The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability 5VSB whether under normal condition or in sleep mode 1 24 Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 10 Connectors 1 10 1 Rear panel connectors 13 1 PS 2 mouse port green This port is for a PS 2 mouse 2 Video Graphics Adapter VGA port This 15 pin port is for a VGA monitor or other VGA compatible devices 3 LAN RJ 45 port Supported by Marvell Gigabit LAN controller this port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network LAN through a network hub Refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications LAN port LED indications ACT LINK SPEED __ Activity Link LED Speed LED LED LED Status Description Status Description No link 10 Mbps connection ORANGE Linked ORANGE 100 Mbps connection BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1 Gbps connection LAN port 4 Rear Speaker Out port black This port connects the rear speakers in a 4 channel 6 channel or 8 chann
7. serrrvnvvrrnnnvvnnnnnvrennnnvennnnvrnnnnnerenn 3 2 Support CD information ees ER Ee se EE RR EKEN Oe EDE KG ee 3 2 3 2 1 Running the support CD RA RA Ee 3 2 3 2 2 Drivers NE ee 3 3 3 2 3 Utilities MENU ii ss EE es ie Re dee 3 4 3 2 4 Make Disk MENU ee ee RR ER RR Re ee ee RR Re ee 3 6 3 2 5 Manual MENU eie ee RR Re Re ee ee ee ee ee ee 3 7 3 2 6 ASUS Contact informatON ee ee ee Re 3 7 3 2 7 Other information ccccccccceeccccceeccccaeeecceeauceeeeeaeeeeees 3 8 vi Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions This device may not cause harmful interference and This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer s instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television recept
8. Q black Left Audio Channel EB M2N CM DVI Internal Audio Connector ASUS M2N CM DVI 1 31 1 32 Serial port connectors 10 1 pin COM1 The connector is for a serial COM port Connect the serial port module cable to the connector then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis Z The serial port bracket COM1 is purchased separately 10 l ASUS 7 CT m2n cm DVI TUT BEA 1 TE M2N CM DVI COM Port Connector Front panel audio connector 10 1 pin AAFP This connector is for a chassis mounted front panel audio I O module that supports either High Definition Audio or AC 97 audio standard Connect one end of the front panel audio I O module cable to this connector
9. 30 Sec 40 Sec Emulation Type Auto Allows you to configure the Emulation Type Configuration options Auto Floopy Forced FDD Hard Disk CDROM Chapter 2 BIOS setup 2 5 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface ACPI and the Advanced Power Management APM Select an item then press lt Enter gt to display the configuration options BIOS SETUP UTILITY Hair Advanced Fe Boat ols Exit Select the ACPI state ACPI 2 0 Support Disabled used for System ACPI APIC support Enabled Suspend F APM Configuration Hk Hardware Monitor 2 5 1 Suspend Mode Auto Allows you to select the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface ACPI state to be used for system suspend Configuration options S1 POS Only S3 Only Auto S1 POS Only Enables the system to enter the ACPI S1 Power on Suspend sleep state In S1 sleep state the system appears suspended and stays in a low power mode The system can be resumed at any time S3 Only Enables the system to enter the ACPI S3 Suspend to RAM sleep state default In S3 sleep state the system appears to be off and consumes less power than in the S1 state When signaled by a wake up device or event the system resumes to its working state exactly where it was left off Auto Detected by OS 25 2 ACPI Version Features Disabled Allows you to add more tables for Advanced Conf
10. ASUS Special Features Rear panel I O Internal VO connectors Support CD contents Accessary Form Factor 8 Mb Flash ROM AMI BIOS PnP DMI2 0 WIM 2 0 SM BIOS 2 5 1 x Ultra DMA 133 100 interface 4 x Serial ATA 3 Gb s hard disk drives supporting RAID 0 RAID 1 RAID 5 RAID 10 and JBOD configuration ASUS Q Fan ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2 1 x LAN RJ 45 port 1 x DVI port 4 x USB 2 0 1 1 ports 1 x VGA port 1 x PS 2 keyboard port 1 x PS 2 mouse port 8 channel audio ports 1 x High Definition front panel audio connector 1 x IDE connector 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x CD audio in connector 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x Chassis fan connector 1 x COM connector 1 x LPT connector 1 x S PDIF Output connector 1 x Chassis intrusion connector 3 x USB 2 0 connectors supports additional 6 USB 2 0 ports 1 x 24 pin EATX power connector 1 x 4 pin x ATX 12V power connector 1 x System panel connector Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Live Update utility Anti virus software OEM version 1 x SATA cable 1 x SATA power cable 1 x UltraDMA 133 100 cable 1 x Floppy Disk Drive cable 1 x I O Shield User s manual uATX 9 6 in x 8 3 in 24 4 cm x 21 1 cm Specifications are subject to change without notice Xi xii This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports Product Introduction 1 2 1 1 Welcome
11. Saus and Exit ESC Exit HAA nn OG Lapyuriqht 1785 2007 rerican Meqatrends 2 4 1 JumperFree Configuration DI0S SETUP UTILITY Advanced Configure System Frequency Voltage Select the target CPU a frequency and the relevant paarameters will be auto adjusted Frequencies higher Chipset Voltage Auto Memory Voltage Auto than CPU manufacturer recommmends are not Al Overclocking Auto Allows selection of CPU overclocking options to achieve desired CPU internal frequency Select either one of the preset overclocking configuration options Auto allows you to set overclocking parameters automatically MANUAL allows you to individually set overclocking parameters Standard loads the standard settings for the system Overclock Profile loads overclocking profiles with optimal parameters for stability when overclocking Chapter 2 BIOS setup pa The following item appears only when the Al Overclocking item is set to MANUAL CPU Frequency MHz 200 0 Displays the frequency sent by the clock generator to the system bus and PCI bus The value of this item is auto detected by the BIOS Use the lt gt and lt gt keys to adjust the CPU frequency Refer to the table below for the correct Front Side Bus and CPU External Frequency settings TA The following two items appear only when the Al Overclocking item is set to Overclock Profile Overclock Options Auto Allows you to select the overcl
12. Lithium Cell DDR2 DIMM A1 NVIDIA MCP68S SPEAKER CHASSIS al fefa F PANEL USBPW5 10 VT1708B S 8Mb SPDIF_OUT a Jaya BHRAN ERRO CEREO CEREM USB56 USB78 USB910 AAFP ASUS M2N CM DVI 24 4cm 9 6in 1 7 1 5 2 Placement direction When installing the motherboard ensure that you place it into the chassis in the correct orientation The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the image below 1 5 3 Screw holes Place six 6 screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis Do not overtighten the screws Doing so can damage the motherboard Place this side towards the rear of the chassis Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 6 Central Processing Unit CPU The motherboard comes with a 940 pin AM2 AM2 socket designed for the AMD Socket AM2 AMD Phenom FX Phenom Athlon 64 Sempron processor or for Socket AM2 Athlon 64 FX Athlon 64 x2 Athlon 64 Semprom processor AD The AM2 AM2 socket has a different pinout from the 940 pin socket designed for the AMD Opteron processor Ensure that you use a CPU is designed for the AM2 AM2 socket The CPU fits in only one correct orientation DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU 1 6 1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU 1 Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard SUS
13. Password Uninstalled appears N If you forget your BIOS password you can clear clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock RTC RAM See section 1 9 Jumpers for information on how to erase the RTC RAM After you have set a supervisor password the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings Chapter 2 BIOS setup EIOS SETUP UTILITY Eire i E Security Settings Supervisor Password Not Installed User Password Not Installed User Access Level Full Access Change User Password Clear User Password Password Check Setup User Access Level Full Access This item allows you to select the access restriction to the Setup items Configuration options No Access View Only Limited Full Access No Access prevents user access to the Setup utility View Only allows access but does not allow change to any field Limited allows changes only to selected fields such as Date and Time Full Access allows viewing and changing all the fields in the Setup utility Change User Password Select this item to set or change the user password The User Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed After you set a password this item shows Installed To set a User Password 1 Select the Change User Password item and press lt Enter gt 2 On the password box that appears type a password composed of at least six letters and or numbers then press lt Enter gt 3 Confi
14. Thank you for buying an ASUS M2N CM DVI motherboard The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies making it another standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards Before you start installing the motherboard and hardware devices on it check the items in your package with the list below 1 2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items Motherboard ASUS M2N CM DVI motherboard Cables 1 x Serial ATA signal cable 1 x Serial ATA power cable 1 x Ultra DMA 133 100 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable Accessories VO shield Application CD ASUS motherboard support CD Documentation User guide V If any of the above items is damaged or missing contact your retailer 1 3 Special features 1 3 1 Product highlights Latest processor technology The motherboard supports AMD socket AM2 Phenom FX Phenom Athlon Sempron and socket AM2 Athlon 64 X2 Athlon 64 FX Athlon Sempron which is based on 64 bit architecture It features 2000 1600 MT s HyperTransport Bus dual channel un buffered DDR2 1066 memory support and AMD Cool n Quiet Technology AMD Cool n Quiet Technology Shy M2N CM DVI supports AMD Cool n Quiet Technology which monitors system operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and frequency for a cool and quiet environment Chapter 1 Product introduction 64 bit CPU support GA nn 64 bit computing the technology to replace 3
15. Changes Discard Changes F10 key can be used for this operation Load Setup Defaults iA Pressing lt Esc gt does not immediately exit this menu Select one of the options fe from this menu or lt F10 gt from the legend bar to exit Exit amp Save Changes Once you are finished making your selections choose this option from the Exit menu to ensure the values you selected are saved to the CMOS RAM An onboard backup battery sustains the CMOS RAM so it stays on even when the PC is turned off When you select this option a confirmation window appears Select OK to save changes and exit Z If you attempt to exit the Setup program without saving your changes the a program prompts you with a message asking if you want to save your changes before exiting Press lt Enter gt to save the changes while exiting Exit amp Discard Changes Select this option only if you do not want to save the changes that you made to the Setup program If you made changes to fields other than System Date System Time and Password the BIOS asks for a confirmation before exiting Discard Changes This option allows you to discard the selections you made and restore the previously saved values After selecting this option a confirmation appears Select OK to discard any changes and load the previously saved values Load Setup Defaults This option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus When you select this
16. Click Next ASUS M2N CM DVI 2 9 2 10 4 From the FTP site select the BIOS version that you wish to download Click Next 5 Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through the Internet Always update the utility to avail all its features Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file 1 Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows desktop by clicking Start gt Programs gt ASUS gt ASUSUpdate gt ASUSUpdate The ASUS Update main window appears 2 Select Update BIOS from a file option from the drop down menu then click Next 1 Lote pen HUIS eo n He P lone Bk EE EE 1 m PET TG gt bin ae E ii bom ig user L d bjia de BG mane Vi om bre Hen ake 4 en EE eee i lipar ETI bum Gar tr Denial DIri m Ee eri Dea PP Sawa Fl Dra 3 Locate the BIOS file from the Open window then click Open Look in J Fopma Jeans f amp M2N CM DVI rom 4 Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process Fiensme MEN CMDVI em Files of type DIOS Fies ave bini ami nom Cancel Chapter 2 BIOS setup 2 2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable Low Pin Count LPC chip that you can update using the provided utility described in section 2 1 Managing and updating your BIOS Use the BIOS Setup program when you are instal
17. Enabled Secure Virtual Machine Mode Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the AMD Secure Virtual Machine Configuration options Disabled Enabled Cool n Quiet Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the generation of ACPI_PPC _PSS and _PCT objects Configuration options Disabled Enabled Chapter 2 BIOS setup 2 4 3 Chipset The Chipset menu allows you to change the advanced chipset settings Select an item then press lt Enter gt to display the sub menu BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Chipset Setting Memory Options amp Information WARNING Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to malfunction k F Southbridge Configuration NorthBridge Configuration NorthBridge Chipset Configuration b E DRAM Configuration E ECC Configuration Memory Configuration Memory Configuration Enable Bank Memory Interleaving Channel Interleaving Auto Enable Clock to All DIMMs Disabled MemClk Tristate C3 ATLVID Disabled Memory Hole Remapping Enabled Power Down Enable Enabled Select Screen select Item Change Opb iam General elp Saus and Exit Exit Bank Interleaving Auto Allows you to enable the bank memory interleaving Configuration options Disabled Auto Channel Interleaving Auto Allows you to enable the channel memory interleaving Configuration options Disabled Auto ASUS M2N CM DVI 2 23 Enable Clock to All DIMMs Disabled Enables or disabl
18. On By RTC Alarm Disabled Allows you to enable or disable RTC to generate a wake event When this item is set to Enabled the items RTC Alarm Date RTC Alarm Hour RTC Alarm Minute and RTC Alarm Second appear with set values Configuration options Disabled Enabled Chapter 2 BIOS setup 2 5 5 Hardware Monitor BIOS SETUP UTILITY Hardware Monitor CPU Temperature CPU Fan Speed 3308RPM Chassis Fan Speed N A VCORE Voltage LE ads ASE 3 3V Voltage 3 328v 5V Voltage 4 915V 12V Voltage 11 916V i Select Screen telect ltem Smart Q FAN Function Disabled Change Opt inn General elp fave and Exit Exit CPU Temperature xxx C xxx F MB Temperature xxx C xxx F The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard and CPU temperatures Select Ignored if you do not wish to display the detected temperatures CPU Fan Speed xxxxRPM or Ignored The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU fan speed in rotations per minute RPM If the fan is not connected to the motherboard the field shows N A Select Ignored if you do not wish to display the detected speed Chassis Fan Speed xxxxRPM or N A or Ignored The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the chassis fan speed in rotations per minute RPM If the fan is not connected to the chassis the specific field shows N A Select Ignored if you do not wish to display the detec
19. a utility that allows you to manage save and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows environment The ASUS Update utility allows you to Save the current BIOS file Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file Update the BIOS directly from the Internet and View the BIOS version information This utility is available in the support CD that comes with the motherboard package Z ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider ISP Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update 1 Place the support CD in the optical drive The Drivers menu appears 2 Click the Utilities tab then click Install ASUS Update See page 3 4 for the Utilities screen menu 3 The ASUS Update utility is copied to your system Z Quit all Windows applications before you update the BIOS using this utility Chapter 2 BIOS setup Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet 1 Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows desktop by clicking Start gt Programs gt ASUS gt ASUSUpdate gt ASUSUpdate The ASUS Update main window appears g hire Ps V E ee a ne EE PE a toe ve AL sd We RT here AN Pr vag mer 2 Select Update BIOS from 3 Select the ASUS FTP site nearest the Internet option from the you to avoid network traffic or drop down menu then click Next click Auto Select
20. option or if you press lt F5 gt a confirmation window appears Select OK to load default values Select Exit amp Save Changes or make other changes before saving the values to the non volatile RAM ASUS M2N CM DVI 2 39 This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package Software Support 3 1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows 32 bit XP 32 bit Vista 64 bit XP 64 bit Vista operating systems OS Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your hardware Z Motherboard settings and hardware options vary Use the setup ad procedures presented in this chapter for reference only Refer to your OS documentation for detailed information Ensure that you install the Windows XP Service Pack 2 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability 3 2 Support CD information The support CD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers software applications and utilities that you can install to avail all motherboard features Z The contents of the support CD are subject to change at any time without notice Visit the ASUS website www asus com for updates 3 2 1 Running the support CD Place the support CD to the optical drive The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer EES ar tae med ener a Se e
21. q L I M2N CM DVI 1 OT I I BEE M2N CM DVI CPU Socket AM2 AM2 2 Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways then lift it up to a 90 100 angle Socket lever aN Ensure that the socket lever is lifted up to 90 100 angle otherwise the CPU does not fit in completely ASUS M2N CM DVI 1 9 3 Position the CPU above the socket such that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with a small triangle 4 Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it fits in place Small triangle Gold triangle The CPU fits only in one correct orientation DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU 5 When the CPU is in place push down the socket lever to secure the CPU The lever clicks on the side tab to indicate that it is locked 6 Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that came with the heatsink package 7 Connect the CPU fan cable to the CPU FAN connector on the motherboard
22. setting EZ Flash 2 Exit For selecting the exit options and loading default settings To select an item on the menu bar press the right or left arrow key on the keyboard until the desired item is highlighted only and may not exactly match what you see on your screen VA The BIOS setup screens shown in this chapter are for reference purposes e Visit the ASUS website www asus com to download the latest BIOS information 2 2 3 Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of a menu screen are the navigation keys for that particular menu Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu and change the settings Chapter 2 BIOS setup VA Some of the navigation keys differ from one screen to another 2 2 4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu For example selecting Main shows the Main menu items The other items Advanced Power Boot and Exit on the menu bar have their respective menu items 2 2 5 Sub menu items A solid triangle before each item on any menu screen means that the iteam has a sub menu To display the sub menu select the item and press lt Enter gt 2 2 6 Configuration fields These fields show the values for the menu items If an item is user configurable you can change the value of the field opposite the item You cannot select an item that is not user configurable A configurable field is enclosed in brackets and is highlighted
23. the USB flash disk that contains the updated BIOS file aN Prepare the motherboard support CD the floppy disk or the USB flash disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using this utility Make sure that you rename the original or updated BIOS file in the floppy disk or the USB flash disk to MANCMDVI ROM Recovering the BIOS from a floppy disk To recover the BIOS from a floppy disk 1 Turn on the system 2 Insert the floppy disk with the original or updated BIOS file to the floppy disk drive 3 The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the floppy disk for the original or updated BIOS file Bad BIOS checksum Starting BIOS recovery Checking for floppy When found the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file Bad BIOS checksum Starting BIOS recovery Checking for floppy Floppy found Reading file M2NCMDVI ROM Completed Start flashing AN DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS Doing so can cause system boot failure 4 Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process Chapter 2 BIOS setup Recovering the BIOS from the support CD To recover the BIOS from the support CD Remove any floppy disk from the floppy disk drive then turn on the system Insert the support CD to the optical drive The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the floppy disk f
24. time Configuration options Disabled Auto Chapter 2 BIOS setup PIO Mode Auto Selects the PIO mode Configuration options Auto 0 1 2 3 4 DMA Mode Auto Selects the DMA mode Configuration options Auto SMART Monitoring Auto Enables or disables the S M A R T Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology capability of your hard drive This features allows your system to report read write errors of the hard drive and to issue warnings when a third party hardware monitor utility is installed Configuration options Auto Disabled Enabled 32Bit Data Transfer Enabled Enables or disables 32 bit data transfer Configuration options Disabled Enabled ASUS M2N CM DVI 2 17 2 3 6 SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 and SATA4 While entering Setup the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA devices There is a separate sub menu for each SATA device Select a device item then press lt Enter gt to display the SATA device information SATA1 Disable Disables LBA Mode Device Hard Disk Auto Enables LBA Vendor ST380011AS Mode if the device Size 80 0GB supports it and the LBA Mode Supported device supports Block Mode 16Sectors is not already PIO Mode 4 formatted with LBA Async DMA MultiWord DMA 2 Mode disabled Ultra DMA Ultra DMA 6 SMART Monitoring Supported dk Select Sereen T4 Ta lect Iben Block Multi sector Transfer M Auto ues Change Option PIO Mode Auto
25. when selected To change the value of a field select it then press lt Enter gt to display a list of options Refer to 2 2 7 Pop up window 2 2 7 Pop up window Select a menu item then press lt Enter gt to display a pop up window with the configuration options for that item 2 2 8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of a menu screen when there are items that do not fit on the screen Press the Up Down arrow keys or lt Page Up gt lt Page Down gt keys to display the other items on the screen Pop up window 2 2 9 General help Scroll bar At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item ASUS M2N CM DVI 2 13 2 3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program the Main menu screen appears giving you an overview of the basic system information VA Refer to section 2 2 1 BIOS menu screen for information on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them System Time 2 3 1 System Time xx xx xx Allows you to set the system time 2 3 2 System Date Day xx xx xxxx Allows you to set the system date 2 3 3 Legacy Diskette A 1 44M 3 5 in Sets the type of floppy drive installed Configuration options Disabled 720K 3 5 in 1 44M 3 5 in 360K 5 25 pin 1 2M 5 25 pin 2 88M 3 5 pin Chapter 2 BIOS setup 2 3 4 IDE Configuration The items in this menu allow you to set or change the configurations for the ID
26. 15 Qualified Vendors Lists QVL DDR2 667 MHz capability Size Vendor CL Brand SS Component DIMM support DS 256MB Kingston KVR667D2N5 256 N A Kingston SS D3216TLSAKL3U 256MB Kingston KVR667D2N5 256 N A Infineon SS HYB18T256800AF3SW65 33154 512MB Kingston KVR667D2N5 512 N A Elpida SS E5108AGBG 6E E 1G Kingston KVR667D2N5 1G N A Kingston DS D6408TEBGGL3U 1G Kingston KVR667D2N5 1G N A Elpida DS E5108AGBG 6E E 512MB Samsung KR M37816553CZ0 CE6 N A Samsung SS K4T51083QC 512MB Samsung KR M37816453FZ0 CE6 N A Samsung DS K4T56083QF ZCE6 512MB Samsung M9878T6553CZ3 CE6 N A Samsung SS K4T51083QC ZCE6 1G Samsung M378T2953CZ3 CE6 N A Samsung DS K4T51083QC ZCE6 1G Samsung KR M378T2953CZO CE6 N A Samsung DS K4T51083QC ZCE6 512MB Qimonda HYS64T64000EU 3S B2 5 Qimonda SS HYB18T512B00B2F3SFS528171 1G Qimonda HYS64T128020EU 3S B2 5 Qimonda DS HYB18T512B00B2F3SFSS28171 d 2G Qimonda HYS64T256020EU 3S B 5 Qimonda DS HTB18T1G800BF 3S3VV10907 512MB Corsair VS512MB667D2 N A Corsair SS 64M8CFEGPS0900647 512MB Corsair VS512MB667D2 N A Corsair DS MIIl0052532M8CEC 1G Corsair VS1GB667D2 N A Corsair DS MID095D62864M8CEC 1G Corsair XMS2 5400 4 Corsair DS Heat Sink Package 256MB HY HYMP532U64CP6 Y5 AB 5 Hynix SS HY5PS121621CFP Y5 512MB HY HYMP564U64AP8 Y4 AA N A Hynix SS HY5PS12821AFP Y4 512MB HY HYMP564U64AP8 Y5 AA N A Hynix SS HY5PS12821AFP Y5 512MB HY HYMP564U72AP8 Y4 N A Hynix SS HY5PS12821AFP Y4 ECC 512MB HY HYMP564U72AP8 Y5 N A Hynix SS HY5PS12821AFP Y5 ECC 1G
27. 1CFP C4 HY5PS12821CFP C4 D9BOM Z9BQT D9CRZ MIII0052532M8CEC MI110052532M8CEC 64M8CFEGQIB0900718 Qualified Vendors Lists QVL DDR2 533 MHz capability Size Vendor CL Brand SS Component DIMM support DS A B 512MB Elpida EBE51UD8ABFA 5C E N A Elpida SS E5108AB 5C E 512MB Transcend 512MB DDR2 533 ECC N A Micron SS 6ND22D9GCT ECC 512MB Kingmax KLBC28F A8KB4 N A Kingmax SS KKEA88BA4IAK 37 256MB Kingmax KLBB68F 36EP4 N A Elpida SS E5116AB 5C E 512MB Kingmax KLBC28F A8EB4 N A Elpida SS E5108AE 5C E 512MB ADATA M20AD2G3H316611B52 N A ADATA SS AD29608A8A 37DG20719 2G ADATA M20AD2H3J417011B53 N A ADATA DS AD20908A8A 37DG30721 i aN SS Single sided DS Double sided DIMM support A Supports one module inserted into any slot as Single channel memory configuration B Supports one pair of modules inserted into either the yellow slots as one pair of Dual channel memory configuration LN Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL 1 18 Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 7 3 Installing a DIMM Ensure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components 1 Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward E J DDR2 DIMM notch 2 Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches CD the break on the socket lt N 3 Firmly insert the DIMM in
28. 2 bit architecture delivers advanced system performance faster memory access and increased productivity This motherboard provides excellent compatibility and flexibility by supporting either 64 bit or 32 bit architecture NVIDIA GeForce 7025 nForce 630a Integrated NVIDIA GeForce 7Series Shader mpdel 3 0 DirectX 9 0 graphics processor The NVIDIA nForce 630a MCP delivers NVIDIA Gigabit LAN and NVIDIA MediaShield storage management technology allowing easy RAID configuration RAID 0 RAID 1 RAID10 RAID5 JBOD for Serial ATA 3Gb s DVI Interface DVI Digital Visual Interface provides high visual quality of digital display devices such as LCD monitor The interface of this motherboard supports dual VGA output DVI D and RGB This motherboard is an AMD platform with DDR2 1066 support It provides faster data transfer rate and more bandwidth to increase memory data transfer rate and computing efficiency enhancing system performance in 3D graphics and other memory demanding applications Z DDR2 1066 is supported by some of the AM2 CPUs only Refer to www asus ai com for the supported CPU models PCI PCI Express interface PCI Express is the latest I O interconnect technology that will replace the existing PCI With a bus bandwidth 4 times higher than that of AGP 8X interface PCI Express x16 bus performs much better in applications such as 3D gaming ASUS M2N CM DVI 1 3 1 4 Serial ATA 3Gb s tech
29. B floppy disk to the floppy disk drive b Click Start from the Windows desktop then select My Computer c Select the 3 1 2 Floppy Drive icon d Click File from the menu then select Format A Format 3 1 2 Floppy Disk window appears e Windows XP users Select Create an MS DOS startup disk from the format options field then click Start Windows Vista environment a Insert a formatted high density 1 44 MB floppy disk to the floppy disk drive b Click from the Windows desktop then select Computer c Right click Floppy Disk Drive then click Format to display the Format 3 1 2 Floppy dialog box d Select the Create an MS DOS startup disk check box e Click Start 2 Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk Chapter 2 BIOS setup 2 1 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to go through the long process of booting from a floppy disk and using a DOS based utility The EZ Flash 2 utility is built in the BIOS chip so it is accessible by pressing lt Alt gt lt F2 gt during the Power On Self Test POST To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2 1 Visit the ASUS website www asus com to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard Save the BIOS file to a floppy disk or a USB flash disk then restart the system You can launch the EZ Flash 2 by two methods 1 Insert the floppy disk USB flash d
30. DAEOOHSUION hel gt Q 7 lt N E3666 First Edition January 2008 Copyright 2007 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC All Rights Reserved No part of this manual including the products and software described in it may be reproduced transmitted transcribed stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language in any form or by any means except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC ASUS Product warranty or service will not be extended if 1 the product is repaired modified or altered unless such repair modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS or 2 the serial number of the product is defaced or missing ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL AS IS WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS ITS DIRECTORS OFFICERS EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS LOSS OF BUSINESS LOSS OF USE OR DATA INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY AND ARE SUBJECT T
31. DMA Mode Auto Fie Gave and Exit SMART Monitoring Auto ESC Exit 32Bit Data Transfer Enabled ER bed EL HEG The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items Device Vendor Size LBA Mode Block Mode PIO Mode Async DMA Ultra DMA and SMART monitoring These values are not user configurable These items show N A if no SATA device is installed in the system LBA Large Mode Auto Enables or disables the LBA mode Setting to Auto enables the LBA mode if the device supports this mode and if the device was not previously formatted with LBA mode disabled Configuration options Disabled Auto Block Multi sector Transfer M Auto Enables or disables data multi sectors transfers When set to Auto the data transfer from and to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time if the device supports multi sector transfer feature When set to Disabled the data transfer from and to the device occurs one sector at a time Configuration options Disabled Auto PIO Mode Auto Selects the PIO mode Configuration options Auto 0 1 2 3 4 2 18 Chapter 2 BIOS setup DMA Mode Auto Selects the DMA mode Configuration options Auto SWDMAO SWDMA1 SWDMA2 MWDMAO MWDMA1 MWDMA2 UDMAO UDMA1 UDMA2 UDMA3 UDMA4 UDMA5 UDMAG6 SMART Monitoring Auto Enables or disables the S M A R T Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology capability of your hard drive This features all
32. Detected to the system LBA Large Mode Auto Block Multi Sector Transfer M Auto PIO Mode Auto DMA Mode Auto SMART Monitoring Auto 32Bit Data Transfer Enabled dr T lect Screen Ti select Item Change Dyk jon Fi eneral He lp FiA Saur and Exit FEG Frit The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items Device Vendor Size LBA Mode Block Mode PIO Mode Async DMA Ultra DMA and SMART monitoring These values are not user configurable These items show N A if no IDE device is installed in the system Type Auto Selects the type of IDE drive Setting to Auto allows automatic selection of the appropriate IDE device type Select CDROM if you are specifically configuring a CD ROM drive Select ARMD ATAPI Removable Media Device if your device is either a ZIP LS 120 or MO drive Configuration options Not Installed Auto CDROM ARMD LBA Large Mode Auto Enables or disables the LBA mode Setting to Auto enables the LBA mode if the device supports this mode and if the device was not previously formatted with LBA mode disabled Configuration options Disabled Auto Block Multi Sector Transfer M Auto Enables or disables data multi sectors transfers When set to Auto the data transfer from and to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time if the device supports multi sector transfer feature When set to Disabled the data transfer from and to the device occurs one sector at a
33. E devices installed in the system Select an item then press lt Enter gt if you wish to configure the item IDE Configuration Disabled disables the integrated IDE Controller Serial ATA Devices Enabled Enabled enable SATA Mode select SATA Mode the integrated IDE Controller Onboard IDE Controller Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the onboard IDE controller Configuration options Enabled Disabled Serial ATA Devices Enabled Allows you to disable or set the Serial ATA devices Configuration options Enabled Disabled SATA Mode select SATA Mode Allows you to select the SATA Mode Configuration options SATA Mode RAID Mode Z The following items appears only when the SATA Mode select item is set to RAID Model SATA Primary Master Slave Channel Disabled Allows you to disable or enable the Serial ATA Primary Master Slave Channel Configuration options Enabled Disabled SATA Secondary Master Slave Channel Disabled Allows you to disable or enable the Serial ATA Secondary Master Slave Channel Configuration options Enabled Disabled ASUS M2N CM DVI 2 15 2 3 5 Primary IDE Master Slave While entering Setup the BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE devices There is a separate sub menu for each IDE device Select a device item then press lt Enter gt to display the IDE device information Primary IDE Master Select the type of device connected Device Not
34. E RES BE Ee Ge 2 13 Mani MEN versene 2 14 2 3 1 System Time seede 2 14 2 3 2 SystemDate see ee ee ER Re Re ee Ee ee ee 2 14 2 33 Legacy Diskette A iscissi 2 14 2 3 4 IDE Configuration 0 ee ee ee Re ee Re RA RA 2 15 2 3 5 Primary IDE Master Slave 2 16 2 3 6 SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 and SATAA ee ees ee ee 2 18 2 3 7 System lniormatiON ee RR ee RR RA 2 19 Advanced menu GR EE EE Ee NE GE OE 2 20 2 4 1 JumperFree Configuration ee ee RR 2 20 2 4 2 CPU ConfiguratlON ee ee ee RR Re RA RA 2 22 PA GE GE GE GR Ee ER EEE 2 23 2 4 4 Onboard Devices ConfiguratiON ee eeen 2 27 245 PUPP mel see Ge Ee De 2 28 2 4 6 USB Configuration ee ee Re RR RA RA 2 29 POWEr MOM RE OE EE ET N 2 31 2 5 1 Suspend Mode ccceescessseeesseeeeseeeseeeessseeesteeesseeeeses 2 31 2 5 2 ACPI Version Features see sees ee ke ee Re Re 2 31 253 AGPLAPIE SUDDOR sanere 2 31 2 5 4 APM ConfiguratiON ee ee ee Re ee Re AR 2 32 Contents 2 6 2 7 2 8 255 Hardware Monitor rrrnnrrrrrnnnnnnnnrrrvesnnnsnnnrrvnessnnnrnnrrnnsne 2 33 Boot MEMU eee 2 34 2 6 1 Boot Device Priority rarvrrannrrrannrvvrnnanreansnrvrnrnnvesasnvveenn 2 34 2 6 3 Boot Settings Configuration ee RA 2 35 2 6 4 DEON ike EE SR Eie SR GE ERG RE EE 2 36 10015 MENU EE EE N EE EE 2 38 ASUS EZ FIAS tes eene ee 2 38 dd sol EE EE EE EE EE RE 2 39 Chapter 3 Software support 3 1 3 2 Installing an operating system
35. EE EE EE AN 1 13 1 7 2 Memory configuratiOnS esse ee ke Re Re Re ee ee 1 13 18 Installing DIMM sessie ER Ein Oe RR Ge EE Ge Ge 1 19 1 7 4 Removing a DIMM ee ee Re RA ee 1 19 1 8 EXPANSION Ee EE EE 1 20 1 8 1 Installing an expansion card 0 0 ee RR 1 20 1 8 2 Configuring an expansion Card 1 20 teo PES ee eee ee eee 1 22 1 8 4 PCI Express x16 slot ees ee ee Re Ee RA RA Ee 1 22 1 9 JUNPES AE OE EE N 1 23 Eie ie ER EE E aa 1 25 1 10 1 Rear panel conneCtorS ee ee RR Ee 1 25 1 10 2 Internal connectors ee ee RA 1 27 Chapter 2 BIOS setup 2 1 Managing and updating your BIOS sees ee ese en eek ee ER EA EE 2 2 Contents 2 2 2 3 2 4 2 5 2 1 1 Creating a bootable floppy disk rrrrrrrnnvvrrnnvrnrnvnrrnvnrnr 2 2 212 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Uy usa 2 3 215 AFUDOS Mva 2 4 2 1 4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility ee 2 6 2 1 5 ASUS Update utility ernnrernnnrennrrennnvenennvrnrnvennnverrnnvennnr 2 8 BIOS setup Droorami se Pe EK EER EER ERENS EE KAR do Ede 2 11 2 2 1 BIOS menu SCreeN ee RA Ee ee ER EA 2 12 2 2 2 Menu io RE AR OE EN 2 12 2 2 3 Navigation KeVS esse esse ee Ee ER EE ee Ee AE Ge Ee 2 12 2 2 4 Menu items RE io ee WK ee ee DE 2 13 2 2 5 Sub menuitemS ese RR ER ee Ee ee ee 2 13 2 2 6 Configuration fields ee Re ee Re RA RA 2 13 2 2 7 Pop up Window rsrrvvrranvvrnrnvrvrrsnnverrsnrrersrnrerssnnressensvnens 2 13 228 SUNN 2 13 229 General NAP suis E
36. HY HYMP512U72AP8 Y5 N A Hynix DS HY5PS12821AFP Y5 ECC 1G HY HYMP512U64AP8 Y5 AB N A Hynix DS HY5PS12821AFP Y5 1G HY HYMP512U64CP8 Y5 AB 5 Hynix DS HY5PS12521CFP Y5 512MB Kingmax KLCC28F A8EB5 N A Elpida SS E5108AE 6E E 512MB Kingmax KLCC28F A8KB5 N A Kingmax SS KKEA88B4LAUG 29DX 1G Kingmax KLCD48F A8KB5 N A Kingmax DS KKEA88B4LAUG 29DX 512MB Apacer 78 91092 420 N A Elpida SS E5108AE 6E E 512MB Apacer AU512E667C5KBGC 5 Apacer SS AM4B5708MIJS7E0627B 512MB Apacer AU512E667C5KBGC 5 Apacer SS AM4B5708GQJS7E06332F 512MB Apacer 78 91G92 9KC 5 Apacer SS AM4B5708GQJS7E0706F 1G Apacer AU01GE667C5KBGC N A Apacer DS AM4B5708GQJS7E0636B 1G Apacer 78 01092 420 5 Elpida DS E5108AE 6E E 1G Apacer AU01GE667C5KBGC 5 Apacer DS AM4B5708MIJS7E0627B continued on the next page Chapter 1 Product introduction Qualified Vendors Lists QVL DDR2 667 MHz capability Size 512MB 512MB 512MB 1G 2G 512MB 512MB 512MB 1G 1G 1G 512MB 512MB 1G 1G 256MB 512MB Vendor ADATA ADATA ADATA ADATA ADATA VDATA VDATA VDATA VDATA VDATA VDATA PSC PSC PSC PSC Nanya Nanya Model M20EL5G3H3160B1C0Z M20AD5G3H316611C52 M20AD5G3H316611C52 M20AD5G31417611C52 M20AD5H3J417011C53 M2GVD5G3H31A411C52 M2YVD5G3H31P411C52 M2GVD5G3H16611C52 M2GVD5G3141P611C52 M2GVD5G3141C411C52 M2GVD5G31417611C52 AL6E8E63B 6E1K AL6E8E63J 6E1 AL7E8E63B 6E1K AL7E8E63J 6E1 CL Brand SS DS N A Elpida SS N A ADATA SS N A ADATA SS N A ADATA DS N A ADA
37. O CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT Products and corporate names appearing in this manual may or may not be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies and are used only for identification or explanation and to the owners benefit without intent to infringe Contents NOICE TE EE EE N N vi Safety ele id ie RE N RE N SE N N vii About UNIS duld see ei ee ee Re ED De EE N Gee GE EE viii M2N CM DVI specifications summary sesse eene Re RR EER RR EER RR REK RR ER RR GR RE X Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 1 WV CIC OMG ssc EE EE ON ER N 1 2 1 2 Package COMES use 1 2 1 3 Pee 1 2 1 3 1 Product highlights siese sege REKE LR RA Ke GE GN eN 1 2 1 3 2 Innovative ASUS features ee Re RA RR Re 1 5 1 4 Before VOU proceed Lunn e seede 1 6 1 5 Motherboard OVervieWw srrursvvrunnnvnnnnnnvnnannvnnnnnnnevsnnnvnnnnnnvevsnnnennnn 1 7 1 5 1 Motherboard layOUf ee Ee EA ee 1 7 1 5 2 Placement direction Re Ee 1 8 159 ED N N ER ES aust 1 8 1 6 Central Processing Unit CPU rrrannvvrrnnnnvrnnnnvrrnnnnnvnnnnnvrnnnneenr 1 9 1 6 1 Installing the CPU ia sesse siese EER es Ee Ge eg ER Gie 1 9 1 6 2 Installing the heatsink and fan eek RR 1 11 1 7 SVS LOND IMO INION Y HE N 1 13 1 7 1 OVE SE ENE N
38. T2953CZ3 CE7 KR M391T6553CZ3 CE7 KR M391T2953CZ3 CE7 HYS64T64000EU 2 5 B2 HYS64T 128020EU 2 5 B2 MT9HTF6472AY 80ED4 MT18HTF12872AY 80ED4 CM2X1024 6400 XMS2 6400 XMS2 6400 HYMP564U64AP8 S6 AA HYMP564U64BP8 S5 AB HYMP564U64CP8 S5 AB HYMP512U64AP8 S6 AA HYMP512U64BP8 S5 AB HYMP512U64CP8 S5 AB M20AD6G3H316011E58 M2GVD6G3H316011E53 M2GVD6G31417011E53 AL6E8E63B 8E1K AL7E8E63B 8E1K ASUS M2N CM DVI CL Brand SS Component DIMM support DS K m N A Samsung DS K4T51083QC ZCE7 N A Kingston DS Heat Sink Package N A Kingston SS Heat Sink Package N A Promos SS V59C1512804QCF25SY032406PECPA N A Kingston DS Heat Sink Package N A Promos DS V59C 1512804QCF25S0061904PECJA N A Samsung SS K4T51083QC ZCE7 N A Samsung DS K4T51083QC ZCE7 N A Samsung SS K4T51083QC ZCE7 ECC N A Samsung DS K4T51083QC ZCE7 ECC 6 Qimonda SS HYB18T512800B2F25FSS28380 6 Qimonda DS HYB18T512800B2F25FSS28380 5 Micron SS 6ED22D9GKX ECC 5 Micron DS 6TD22D9GKX ECC 5 Corsair DS Heat Sink Package 4 Corsair DS Heat Sink Package 5 Corsair DS Heat Sink Package N A Hynix SS HYSPS12821AFP S6 N A Hynix SS HY5PS12821BFP S5 5 Hynix SS HYSPS12821CFP S5 N A Hynix DS HYSPS12821AFP S6 5 Hynix DS HY5PS12821BFP S5 5 Hynix DS HY5PS12821CFPS5 N A ADATA SS AD29608A8A 25EG80720 N A VDATA SS VD29608A8A 25EG30648 N A VDATA DS VD29608A8A 25EG30647 5 PSC SS A8R12E3HEF641B9A05 5 PSC DS A8R12E3HEF641B9A05 continued on the next page 1
39. TA DS N A VDATA SS N A VDATA SS N A VDATA SS N A VDATA DS N A VDATA DS N A VDATA DS 5 PSC SS 5 PSC SS 5 DS 5 PSC DS NT256T64UH4A1FY 3C N A Nanya SS NT512T64U88A1BY 3C N A Nanya SS DDR2 553 MHz capability Size 256MB 512MB 1G 256MB 512MB 256MB 1G 512MB 512MB 1G 512MB 512MB 1G Vendor Kingston Kingston Kingston Samsung Samsung HY HY Micron Micron Micron Corsair Corsair Corsair KVR533D2N4 256 KVR533D2N4 512 KVR533D2N4 1G M378T3253FG0 CD5 M378T6553BG0 CD5 HYMP532U64CP6 C4 AB HYMP512U64CP8 C4 AB CL Brand SS DS N A Elpida SS N A Infineon SS N A Kingston DS N A Samsung SS 4 Samsung SS 4 Hynix SS 4 Hynix DS MT 16HTF6464AG 53EB2 4 Micron DS MT 16HTF6464AG 53EB2 4 Micron DS MT 16HTF12864AY 53EA1 4 Micron DS V5512MB533D2 V5512MB533D2 VS1GB533D2 ASUS M2N CM DVI N A Corsair DS N A Corsair DS N A Corsair DS continued on the next page Component DIMM support E5108AE 6E E AD29608A8A 3EG20648 AD29608A8A 3EG20718 AD29608A8A 3EG20645 AD20908A8A 3EG 30724 VD29608A8A 3EC20615 VD29608A8A 3EG20627 VD29608A8A 3EG20637 VD29608A8A 3EG20627 VD29608A8A 3EC20620 VD29608A8A 3EG20641 A3R12E3GEF637BLC5N A8R12E3JFF717B9A00 A3R12E3GEF637BLC5N A8R12E3JFF717B9A01 NT5TU32M16AG 3C NT5TU64M8AE 3C Component DIMM support A B E5116AF 5C E HYB18T512800AF3733336550 D6408TLRAGL37U K4T56083QF GCD5 K4T51083QB GCD5 HY5PS12162
40. a device Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard ensure that all power cables are unplugged Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit Ensure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using contact your local power company If the power supply is broken do not try to fix it by yourself Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer Operation safety Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it carefully read all the manuals that came with the package Before using the product ensure that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged If you detect any damage contact your dealer immediately To avoid short circuits keep paper clips screws and staples away from connectors slots sockets and circuitry Avoid dust humidity and temperature extremes Do not place the product in any area where it may become wet Place the product on a stable surface If you encounter technical problems with the product contact a qualified service technician or your retailer and electronic equipment Mercury containing button cell battery should not be placed in municipal waste Please check local regulations for disposal of X The symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that th
41. ad or in the bag that came with the component Before you install or remove any component ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard peripherals and or components Onboard LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that the system is ON in sleep mode or in soft off mode This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED Sus l h L M2N CM DVI 1 TTT fin ON OFF sl Standby Powered Off oft Power M2N CM DVI Onboard LED 1 6 Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 5 Motherboard overview 1 5 1 Motherboard layout 21 1cm 8 3in EATXPWR VGA DVI N lt A lt ae O o 64 bit 240 pin module ss PS2 USBPW1 4 EIT DDR2 DIMM_B1 ANN EE A Atheros DU FA CHA_FAN CPU_FAN es M2N CM DVI LPT f fefafafofaful fajuju n CLATC EPJ CR2032 3V
42. an not use this excess memory space and the system will display less than the total size of physical memory installed Notes on memory limitations Due to chipset limitation this motherboard can only support up to 4 GB on the operating systems listed below You may install a maximum of 2 GB DIMMs on each slot 32 bit 64 bit Windows XP Windows XP x64 Edition Windows Vista Windows Vista x64 Edition Qualified Vendors Lists QVL DDR2 1066 MHz capability for AM2 platform only Size Vendor Kingston Corsair Corsair ADATA ADATA SS Component DIMM support A B KHX8500D2K2 2GN Kingston Heat Sink Package CM2X1024 8500C5 Corsair Heat Sink Package CM2X1024 8500C5D Corsair Heat Sink Package M2OMIDG3H3160INC5Z ADATA Heat Sink Package M2OMIDG314720INC5Z ADATA Heat Sink Package continued on the next page Chapter 1 Product introduction Qualified Vendors Lists QVL DDR2 800 MHz capability Size 1G 1G 512MB 512MB 1G 1G 512MB 1G 512MB 1G 512MB 1G 512MB 1G 1G 1G 1G 512MB 512MB 512MB 1G 1G 1G 512MB 512MB 1G 512MB 1G Vendor Kingston Kingston Kingston Kingston Kingston Kingston Samsung Samsung Samsung Samsung Oimonda Oimonda Micron Micron Corsair Corsair Corsair HY HY HY HY HY HY ADATA VDATA VDATA PSC PSC KVR800D2N5 1G KHX6400D2LL 1G KHX6400D2LLK2 1GN KVR800D2N5 512 KHX6400D2K2 2G KVR800D2N5 1G KR M378T6553CZ3 CE7 KR M378
43. anging any BIOS settings load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability Select the Load Default Settings item under the Exit Menu See section 2 8 Exit Menu The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only and may not exactly match what you see on your screen Visit the ASUS website www asus com to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard ASUS M2N CM DVI 2 11 2 12 2 2 1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields BIOS SETUP UTILITY System Time sg ie 2 wy System Date Sun 01 13 2002 Legacy Diskette A 1 44M 3 5in gt IDE Configuration gt Primary IDE Master Not Detected gt Primary IDE Slave Not Detected gt SATA1 Not Detected gt SATA2 Not Detected gt SATA3 Not Detected gt SATA4 Not Detected gt System Information Sub menu items 2 2 2 Menu bar Advanced Power Haat Hk Frit General help Use ENTER TAB or SHIFT TAB to select a field Use or to configure system time Sealoact Gerson Select Item Change Option General Hal Baus and beat Exit Navigation keys The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items Main For changing the basic system configuration Advanced For changing the advanced system settings Power For changing the advanced power management APM configuration Boot For changing the system boot configuration Tools For
44. date BIOS from a USB flash disk before entering the OS You can update your BIOS only in a few clicks without preparing an additional floppy diskette or using an OS based flash utility C P R CPU Parameter Recall Gan When the system hangs due to overclocking failure there is no need to open the case to clear CMOS data Just simply restart the system the BIOS would show the previous setting and then users can amend the CPU setting again ASUS MyLogo 2 Turn your favorite photos into 256 color boot logos to personalize your system Fans Green ASUS The motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union s Restriction on the use of Hazardous Substances RoHS This is in line with the ASUS vision of creating environment friendly and recyclable products and packaging to safeguard consumers health while minimizing the impact on the environment ASUS M2N CM DVI 1 5 1 4 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings AN Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object such as the power supply case before handling components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them Whenever you uninstall any component place it on a grounded antistatic p
45. driver disk ae oF CLE EDELE E SS SR ISA E re ae es ir l Make disk large FP NVIDIA 64bit Vista SATA RAID Driver Allows you to create the NVIDIA SATA RAID Driver disk for 64 bit Windows Vista Operating System OS NVIDIA 32bit Vista SATA RAID Driver Allows you to create the NVIDIA SATA RAID Driver disk for 64 bit Windows Vista Operating System OS NVIDIA 32bit XP SATA RAID Driver Allows you to create the NVIDIA SATA RAID Driver disk for 32 bit Windows XP Operating System OS NVIDIA 64bit XP SATA RAID Driver Allows you to create the NVIDIA SATA RAID Driver disk for 64 bit Windows XP Operating System OS NVIDIA 32bit Vista AHCI Driver Allows you to create the NVIDIA AHCI Driver disk for 32 bit Windows Vista Operating System OS NVIDIA 64bit Vista AHCI Driver Allows you to create the NVIDIA AHCI Driver disk for 64 bit Windows Vista Operating System OS NVIDIA 32bit XP AHCI Driver Allows you to create the NVIDIA AHCI Driver disk for 32 bit Windows XP Operating System OS NVIDIA 64bit XP AHCI Driver Allows you to create the NVIDIA AHCI Driver disk for 64 bit Windows XP Operating System OS Chapter 3 Software support 3 2 5 Manual menu The Manual menu contains a list of supplementary user manuals Click an item to open the folder of the user manual Fi Most user manual files are in Portable Document Format PDF Install the al Adobe Acrobat Reader from the Utilities menu bef
46. e product electrical HEEN electronic products vii viii About this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard How this guide is organized This manual contains the following parts Chapter 1 Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports This chapter also lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard Chapter 2 BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided Chapter 3 Software support This chapter describes the contents of the support CD DVD that comes with the motherboard package Where to find more information Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates 1 ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products Refer to the ASUS contact information Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation such as warranty flyers that may have been added by your dealer These documents are not part of the standard package Conventions used in this guide To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly take note of the following symb
47. e system displays the message Press DEL to run Setup during POST Configuration options Disabled Enabled ASUS M2N CM DVI 2 35 2 36 Interrupt 19 Capture Disabled When set to Enabled this function allows the option ROMs to trap Interrupt 19 Configuration options Disabled Enabled 2 6 4 Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings Select an item then press lt Enter gt to display the configuration options BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Security Settings Enter to change Supervisor Password Not Installed password User Password Not Installed lt Enter gt again to disabled password Change User Passward Change Supervisor Password Select this item to set or change the supervisor password The Supervisor Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed After you set a password this item shows Installed To set a Supervisor Password Select the Change Supervisor Password item and press lt Enter gt 2 From the password box type a password composed of at least six letters and or numbers then press lt Enter gt 3 Confirm the password when prompted The message Password Installed appears after you successfully set your password To change the supervisor password follow the same steps as in setting a user password To clear the supervisor password select the Change Supervisor Password then press lt Enter gt The message
48. el audio configuration 5 Center Subwoofer port orange This port connects the center subwoofer speakers 6 Line In port light blue This port connects the tape CD DVD player or other audio sources 7 Line Out port lime This port connects a headphone or a speaker In 4 channel 6 channel and 8 channel configuration the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out 8 Microphone port pink This port connects a microphone 9 Side Speaker Out port gray This port connects the side speakers in an 8 channel audio configuration ASUS M2N CM DVI 1 25 Z Refer to the audio configuration table below for the function of the audio ports in 2 4 6 or 8 channel configuration Audio 2 4 6 or 8 channel configuration Headset 2 channel Light Blue Line In Line In Line In Line In Lime Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out 4 channel 6 channel 8 channel Orange Center Subwoofer Center Subwoofer Black Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Ou Rear Speaker Out Gray Side Speaker Out Pink MicIn Mic In Mic In Mic In 10 USB 2 0 ports 1 and 2 These two 4 pin Universal Serial Bus USB ports are available for connecting USB 2 0 devices 11 USB 2 0 ports 3 and 4 These two 4 pin Universal Serial Bus USB ports are available for connecting USB 2 0 devices 12 DVI port This port is for any DVI D compatible device DVI D can t be co
49. ept when clearing the RTC RAM never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper default position Removing the cap will cause system boot failure CLRTC 1 IT m2n cm DVI 12 2 3 a Coo Nr Ni Normal Clear RTC Default oo M2N CM DVI Clear RTC RAM Z You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking For system failure due to overclocking use the C P R CPU Parameter Recall feature Shut down and reboot the system so the BIOS can automatically reset parameter settings to default values ASUS M2N CM DVI 1 23 2 USB device wake up 3 pin PS2 USBPW1 4 USBPW5 8 USBPW9 12 Set these jumpers to 5V to wake up the computer from S1 sleep mode CPU stopped DRAM refreshed system running in low power mode using the connected USB devices Set to 5VSB to wake up from 53 and S4 sleep modes The USBPW1 4 jumpers are for the rear USB ports The USBPW5 8 and USBPW910 jumpers are for the internal USB connectors that you can connect to additional USB ports
50. es clock to all DIMMs Configuration options Disabled Enabled MemClk Tristate C3 ALTVID Disabled Enables or disables the MemClk Tristate C3 ALTVID Configuration options Disabled Enabled Memory Hole Remapping Enabled Enables or disables the memory remapping around memory hole Configuration options Disabled Enabled Power Down Enable Enabled Enables or disables the DDR power down mode Configuration options Disabled Enabled DRAM Timing Configuration DRAM Timing Configuration Auto DRAM Timing Mode Auto Limit Manual Memory Clock Mode Auto Allows you to set the memoery clock mode Configuration options Auto Limit Manual DRAM Timing Mode Auto Allows you to set the DRAM timing mode Configuration options Auto DCT 0 Chapter 2 BIOS setup ECC Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY ECC Configuration DRAM ECC allows hardware to report and correct memory DRAM ECC Enable Disabled errors automatically DRAM SCRUB REDIRECT Disabled maintaining system 4 Bit ECC Mode Disabled integrity DRAM BG Scrub Disabled Data Cache BG Scrub Disabled L2 Cache BG Scrub Disabled L3 Cache BG Scrub Disabled ECC Enable Disabled Enables or disables the DRAM ECC that allows the hardware to report and correct memory errors automatically Configuration options Disabled Basic Good Super Max User DRAM ECC Enable Disabled Enables or disables the DRAM ECC Configu
51. figuration Palet edik Change Option General Help Saus and Exit Fa The Module Version and USB Devices Enabled items show the auto detected values If no USB device is detected the item shows None USB 1 1 Controller Enabled Enables or disables the USB 1 1 Controller Configuration options Disabled Enabled USB 2 0 Controller Enabled Enables or disables the USB 2 0 Controller Configuration options Disabled Enabled Legacy USB Support Enabled Allows you to enable or disable support for Legacy USB storage devices including USB flash drives and USB hard drives Setting to Auto allows the system to detect the presence of USB devices at startup If detected the USB controller legacy mode is enabled If no USB device is detected the legacy USB support is disabled Configuration options Disabled Enabled Auto ASUS M2N CM DVI 2 29 USB 2 0 Controller Mode HiSpeed Allows you to configure the USB 2 0 controller in HiSpeed 480 Mbps or Full Speed 12 Mbps Configuration options Full Speed HiSpeed USB Mass Storage Device Configuration USB Mass Storage Device Configuration USB Mass Storage Reset Delay 20 Sec Device 1 Netac Emulation Type Auto Number of seconds POST waits for the USB mass storage device after start unit command USB Mass Storage Reset Delay 20 Sec Allows you to configure the USB Mass Storage Reset Delay 20 Sec Configuration options 10 Sec 20 Sec
52. guration Boot Settings Configuration Allows BIOS to skip certain tests while booting This will Full Screen Logo Enabled decrease the time AddOn ROM Display Mode Force BIOS needed to boot the Bootup Num Lock On system PS 2 Mouse Support Auto Wait For Fl If Error Enabled Hit DEL Message Display Enabled Interrupt 19 Capture Disabled Quick Boot Enabled Enabling this item allows the BIOS to skip some power on self tests POST while booting to decrease the time needed to boot the system When set to Disabled BIOS performs all the POST items Configuration options Disabled Enabled Full Screen Logo Enabled This allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature Configuration options Disabled Enabled P Set this item to Enabled to use the ASUS MyLogo 2 feature Add On ROM Display Mode Force BIOS Sets the display mode for option ROM Configuration options Force BIOS Keep Current Bootup Num Lock On Allows you to select the power on state for the NumLock Configuration options Off On PS 2 Mouse Support Auto Allows you to enable or disable support for PS 2 mouse Configuration options Disabled Enabled Auto Wait for F1 If Error Enabled When set to Enabled the system waits for the F1 key to be pressed when error occurs Configuration options Disabled Enabled Hit DEL Message Display Enabled When set to Enabled th
53. iguration and Power Interface ACPI features Configuration options Disabled Enabled 2 5 3 ACPI APIC Support Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface ACPI support in the Application Specific Integrated Circuit ASIC When set to Enabled the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the RSDT pointer list Configuration options Disabled Enabled ASUS M2N CM DVI 2 31 2 5 4 APM Configuration APM Configuration Go into On Off EE EE aa or Suspend when Power button is pressed Power On By PCI PCIE Device Disabled Power On By Ring Disabled Power On By PS 2 KB MS Disabled Power On By RTC Alarm Disabled Restore on AC Power Loss Power Off When set to Power Off the system goes into off state after an AC power loss When set to Power On the system goes on after an AC power loss Configuration options Power Off Power On Power On By PCI PCIE Device Disabled When set to Enabled this parameter allows you to turn on the system through a PCI LAN or modem card This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the 5VSB lead Configuration options Disabled Enabled Power On By Ring Disabled Enable or disable RI to generate a wake event Configuration options Disabled Enabled Power On By PS 2 KB MS Disabled Enable or disable PS 2 Keyboard Mouse to generate a wake event Configuration options Disabled Enabled Power
54. ion which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate this equipment Canadian Department of Communications Statement This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Safety information Electrical safety To prevent electrical shock hazard disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system When adding or removing devices to or from the system ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected If possible disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add
55. isk that contains the BIOS file to the floppy disk drive or the USB port Press lt Alt gt lt F2 gt during POST to display the following ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3 06 FLASH TYPE MXDCN2508005 BOARD M2NSCMIDVIT BOARD Unknown VER OF VER Unknown 06 DATE 02 08 28 DATE Unknown Enter Select or Load B Backup ESC Exit Tab Switch Up Down Home End Move 2 Enter BIOS setup program Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash2 and press lt Enter gt to enable it You can switch between drives by pressing lt Tab gt before the correct file is found Then press lt Enter gt When the correct BIOS file is found EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done A This function can support devices such as USB flash disks or floppy disks with FAT 32 16 format only Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure ASUS M2N CM DVI 2 3 2 1 3 AFUDOS utility The AFUDOS utility allows you to update the BIOS file in DOS environment using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you can use as backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process Copying the current BIOS To copy the current BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility Make sure that the floppy disk is not write
56. l Port mode Configuration options Normal EPP ECP EPP ECP Parallel Port IRQ IRQ7 Configuration options IRQ5 IRQ7 ASUS M2N CM DVI 2 27 2 4 5 PCI PnP The PCI PnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI PnP devices The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI PnP or legacy ISA devices and setting the memory size block for legacy ISA devices Take caution when changing the settings of the PCI PnP menu items Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction Advanced PCI PnP Settings No lets the BIOS EE configure all the WARNING Setting wrong values in below sections devices in the system may cause system to malfunction Yes lets the operating system configure Plug and Play PnP devices PCI Latency Timer 64 not required for boot Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA Yes if your system has a Palette Snooping Disabled Plug and Play operating system IRQ 3 assigned to PCI Device IRQ 4 assigned to PCI Device IRQ 5 assigned to PCI Device 1 OR REK se IRQ 7 assigned to PCI Device me pe je IRQ 9 assigned to PCI Device Fi Canaral Hal 3 ip IRQ 10 assigned to PCI Device Sane and Fet IRQ 11 assigned to PCI Device IRQ 14 assigned to PCI Device IRQ 15 assigned to PCI Device QAR mm CC Hon sag Plug and Play O S No When set to No BIOS configures all the devices in the system When set to Yes and if you install a Plug and Play ope
57. l of 1A 2 22A 26 64W max at 12V Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector N Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components These are not jumpers DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan connectors Only CPU Fan supports Q Fan N a CPU FAN CHA_FAN O O TU U coc il Bez 2 sis 3 Deeg One ODZL U lt 3 ie B M2N CM DVI FAN Connectors 6 Digital audio connector 4 1 pin SPDIF_OUT This connector is for an additional Sony Philips Digital Interface S PDIF port s Connect the S PDIF module cable to this connector then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis SUS EI m2n cm DVI MIT ae ON U z TI OM C Z 40 SPDIF_OUT M2N CM DVI Digital Audio Connec
58. ling a motherboard reconfiguring your system or prompted to Run Setup This section explains how to configure your system using this utility Even if you are not prompted to use the Setup program you can change the configuration of your computer in the future For example you can enable the security password feature or change the power management settings This requires you to reconfigure your system using the BIOS Setup program so that the computer can recognize these changes and record them in the CMOS RAM of the LPC chip The LPC chip on the motherboard stores the Setup utility When you start up the computer the system provides you with the opportunity to run this program Press lt Del gt during the Power On Self Test POST to enter the Setup utility Otherwise POST continues with its test routines If you wish to enter Setup after POST restart the system by pressing lt Cirl Alt Delete gt or by pressing the reset button on the system chassis You can also restart by turning the system off and then back on Do this last option only if the first two failed The Setup program is designed to make it as easy to use as possible Being a menu driven program it lets you scroll through the various sub menus and make your selections from the available options using the navigation keys aN The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply for most conditions to ensure optimum performance If the system becomes unstable after ch
59. ndard parallel ATA with 133 MB s Ultra DMA133 If you install Serial ATA hard disk drives you can create a RAID 0 RAID 1 RAID 5 RAID 10 and JBOD configuration through the onboard controller ASUS i H L 12 m2n cm DVI i2 off M2N CM DVI SATA Connectors EE EE SATA4 RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GNI RSATA_RXP4 RSATA RXN4 Zz E o U U SATA3 RSATA TXP3 RSATA TXN3 RSATA RXP3 RSATA RXN3 GNI Z z g U U Install the Windows XP Service Pack 1 before using Serial ATA Z e For detailed instructions on how to configure RAID 0 RAID 1 RAID 5 RAID 10 and JBOD refer to the RAID manual in the support CD If you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors set the SATA Mode select item in the BIOS to RAID Mode See the page 2 15 for details Serial ATA hard disk drive connection Connector SATA1 2 Setting Use Master Boot disk SATA3 4 ASUS M2N CM DVI Slave Data disk 1 29 5 CPU and Chassis Fan connectors 4 pin CPU FAN 3 pin CHA_FAN The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350mA 740mA 8 88W max or a tota
60. nector with the slot and press firmly until the card is completely seated on the slot Secure the card to the chassis with the screw you removed earlier Replace the system cover 1 8 2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card configure it by adjusting the software settings 1 1 20 Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings if any See Chapter 2 for information on BIOS setup Assign an IRQ to the card Refer to the tables on the next page Install the software drivers for the expansion card Chapter 1 Product introduction Interrupt assignments IRQ Standard function High precision event timer Standard 101 102 Key or Microsoft Natural PS 2 keyboard Communications Port COM1 Standard floppy disk controller High precision event timer Microsoft ACPI Compliant System Numeric data processor NVIDIA nForce PCI System Management NVIDIA Network Bus Enumerator Standard Enhanced PCI to USB Host Controller Standard Enhanced PCI to USB Host Controller Standard Dual Channel PCI IDE Controller Microsoft UAA BUS Driver for High Definition Audio NVIDIA Geforce 7025 NVIDIA Host Controller Standard OpenHCD USB Host Controller Standard OpenHCD USB Host Controller These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices IRQ assignments for this motherboard PCI slot 1 shared PCI slot 2 shared PCI Express x16 slot shared aN When using PCI cards on sha
61. nnector is for the chassis mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off the system power ASUS M2N CM DVI 1 35 1 36 Chapter 1 Product introduction This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided BIOS setup 2 2 2 1 Managing and updating your BIOS The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input Output System BIOS setup 1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk USB Flash or the motherboard support CD during POST 2 ASUS AFUDOS Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable floppy disk 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk USB flash disk or the motherboard support CD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted 4 ASUS Update Updates the BIOS in Windows environment Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities 2 1 1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1 Do either one of the following to create a bootable floppy disk DOS environment a Insert a 1 44MB floppy disk into the drive b Atthe DOS prompt type format A S then press lt Enter gt Windows XP environment a Insert a 1 44 M
62. nology This motherboard supports next generation SATA hard drives based on the new SATA 3Gb s storage specification Allows RAID 0 RAID 1 RAID 10 RAID 5 and JBOD configurations for four SATA connectors High Definition Audio Enjoy high end sound system on your PC The onboard 8 channel HD audio High Definition Audio previously codenamed Azalia CODEC enables high quality 192KHz 24 bit audio output jack sensing feature retasking functions and multi streaming technology that simultaneously sends different audio streams to different destinations You can now talk to your partners on the headphone while playing a multi channel network games All of these are done on one computer Gigabit LAN solution H The on board LAN controller is a highly integrated GbLAN controller It is enhanced with an ACPI management function to provide efficient power management for advanced operating systems Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 3 2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS Q Fan technology ASUS Q Fan technology intelligently adjusts CPU fan speeds according to system loading to ensure quiet cool and efficient operation mi ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 5S The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to restore corrupted BIOS data from a disk containing the BIOS file This utility saves users the cost and hassle of buying a replacement BIOS chip ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is a user friendly BIOS update utility Simply launch this tool and up
63. nverted to output RGB Signal to CRT and isn t compatible with DVI I Z This motherboard comes with dual VGA output If you connect 2 monitors to both VGA and DVI D out ports each controller can drive same or different display contents to different resolutions and refresh rates To play HD DVD or BLU Ray Disc ensure to use an HDCP compliant monitor Playback of HD DVD and Blu Ray Discs The speed and bandwidth of the CPU Memory DVD player and drivers will affect the playback quality Using the CPU Memory of higher speed and bandwidth with the higher version DVD player and drivers will upgrade the playback quality 13 PS 2 keyboard port purple This port is for a PS 2 keyboard 1 26 Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 10 2 Internal connectors 1 Floppy disk drive connector 34 1 pin FLOPPY This connector is for the provided floppy disk drive FDD signal cable Insert one end of the cable to this connector then connect the other end to the signal connector at the back of the floppy disk drive Z Pin 5 on the connector is removed to prevent incorrect cable connection when using an FDD cable with a covered Pin 5 B XT manem ov FLOPPY D if LI NOTE Orient the red markings on O ee the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1 M2N CM DVI Floppy Disk Drive Connector
64. ock options Configuration options Auto Overclock 3 Overclock 5 Overclock 7 PCI Express Frequency 100 Allows you to select PCI Express frequency Configuration options 100 101 102 103 150 Memory Voltage Auto Allows you to select the Memory Voltage mode Configuration options Auto 1 900V 1 950V 2 000V 2 050V 2 100V 2 150V 2 200V 2 250V ASUS M2N CM DVI 2 21 2 22 2 4 2 CPU Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main dv an el Foyer Boot I cons r it CPU Configuration Module Version 13 15 AGESA Version 3 1 1 0 the normal operation EN Sones L The driver eg Logical Count 2 may enable it for AMD Athlon tm Processor 3200 testing purpose Revision F2 Cache L1 256KB Cache L2 1024KB Speed 2000MHz Current FSB Multiplier 9x Maximum FSB Multiplier 9x Select erten Able to Change Freq Yes tl Select Item uCode Patch Level 0x62 Enter Co to Sub Sereen Fi General Help This option should remain disabled for Microcode Updation Enabled Fi Sawe and Exit Secure Virtual Machine Mode Enabled ESU Exit Cool n Quiet Enabled GART Error Reporting Disabled This option should remain disabled for the normal operation The driver developer may enable it for testing purpose Configuration options Disabled Enabled Microcode Updation Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the microcode updation Configuration options Disabled
65. oduct introduction 14 System panel connector 10 1 pin PANEL This connector supports several chassis mounted functions Q WweZz La oO D no oO Sos PWR F_PANEL 1 wa on av O til a M2N CM DVI System Panel Connector DELED PLED IDELED 4 amp Ground System power LED 2 pin PLED This 2 pin connector is for the system power LED Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system power and blinks when the system is in sleep mode Hard disk drive activity LED 2 pin HDLED This 2 pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector The IDE LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to the HDD AXT Power Soft off button 2 pin PWRBTN This connector is for the system power button Pressing the power button turns the system ON or puts the system in SLEEP or SOFT OFF mode depending on the BIOS settings Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF Reset button 2 pin RESET This 2 pin co
66. ols used throughout this manual DANGER WARNING Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task CAUTION Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task aN IMPORTANT Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task Z NOTE Tips and additional information to help you complete a la task Typography Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select Italics Used to emphasize a word or a phrase lt Key gt Keys enclosed in the less than and greater than sign means that you must press the enclosed key Example lt Enter gt means that you must press the Enter or Return key lt Key1 Key2 Key3 gt If you must press two or more keys simultaneously the key names are linked with a plus sign Example lt Ctrl Alt D gt Command Means that you must type the command exactly as shown then supply the required item or value enclosed in brackets Example At the DOS prompt type the command line afudos i filename afudos iM2NCMDVI ROM M2N CM DVI specifications summary Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Graphics High Definition Audio LAN USB Manageability ASUS Overclocking Features Support AMD socket AM2 AM2 processors AMD Phenom FX AMD Phenom processor Athlon 64 FX Athlon 64 X2 Athlon 64 Sempron processors AMD64 architecture enables simultaneous 32 bit and 64 bit computing Supports AMD Cool n Quie
67. or the original or updated BIOS file Bad BIOS checksum Starting BIOS recovery Checking for floppy When no floppy disk is found the utility automatically checks the optical drive for the original or updated BIOS file The utility then updates the corrupted BIOS file Bad BIOS checksum Starting BIOS recovery Checking for floppy Floppy not found Checking for CD ROM CD ROM found Reading file M2NCMDVI ROM Completed Start flashing 4 Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process VA The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for this motherboard Visit the ASUS website www asus com to download the latest BIOS file Recovering the BIOS from the USB flash disk To recover the BIOS from the USB flash disk 1 Insert the USB flash disk that contains BIOS file to the USB port 2 Turn on the system 3 The utility will automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file When found the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file 4 Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process j e Only the USB flash disk with FAT 32 16 format and single partition can 2 support ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The device size should be smaller than 8GB DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS Doing so can cause system boot failure ASUS M2N CM DVI 2 7 2 8 2 1 5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is
68. ore opening a user manual file EE SEERE fi i laue Sie Wim bie ae Lena Manual Ferner ele See ai Be ad eh 3 2 6 ASUS Contact information Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide a ix i EEU ADA aed ups EE Ba nn SF br Fans Son u fiire kimie Too i P mra Td m Contacti ASUS M2N CM DVI 3 7 3 8 3 2 7 Other information The icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the support CD Click an icon to display the specified information Motherboard Info Displays the general specifications of the motherboard EER TE Tr Er ay Ss ik ril Drivers z Pla gig salg men pa Vin je pode Browse this CD Displays the support CD contents in graphical format Foe aa s N ie ER fh Chapter 3 Software support Technical support Form Displays the ASUS Technical Support Request Form that you have to fill out when requesting technical support Filelist Displays the contents of the support CD and a brief description of each in text format FS THAR ee FT pE FRF sm ai meid pas Geter Fi pmingr Prr hin ii eer fee F ee ie ASUS M2N CM DVI 3 9 Chapter 3 Software support
69. ows your system to report read write errors of the hard drive and to issue warnings when a third party hardware monitor utility is installed Configuration options Auto Disabled Enabled 32Bit Data Transfer Enabled Enables or disables 32 bit data transfer Configuration options Disabled Enabled 2 3 7 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu AMIBIOS Version 0106 Build Date 01 08 08 Processor Type AMD Sempron tm Processor 3200 Speed 1800MHz Count a System Memory Installed Size 512MB dk Yelect Srpg Usable Size 384MB T4 Te lect Item Change Option Fi Laena l He lg FiA Saur and Exit FEG Frit AMI BIOS Displays the auto detected BIOS information Processor Displays the auto detected CPU specification System Memory Displays the auto detected system memory ASUS M2N CM DVI 2 19 2 20 2 4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices AN Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction BIOs SETUF UTILITY Fower Boat mal Exit Adjust System CPU Configuration Frequency Voltage etc Chipset F Onboard Devices Configuration F PCIPnP F USB Configuration Belek Berm TA Selert Item Enter Ge to Sub Sereen Fi General Help Fi
70. protected and has at least 1024KB free space to save the file The succeeding BIOS screens are for reference only The actual BIOS screen displays may not be same as shown 1 Copy the AFUDOS utility afudos exe from the motherboard support CD to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier 2 Boot the system in DOS mode then at the prompt type afudos o filename where the filename is any user assigned filename not more than eight alphanumeric characters for the main filename and three alphanumeric characters for the extension name A gt afudos oOLDBIOS1 rom Main filename Extension name 3 Press lt Enter gt The utility copies the current BIOS file to the floppy disk A gt afudos oOLDBIOS1 rom AMI Firmware Update Utility Version 1 19 ASUS V2 29 03 11 24BB Copyright C 2002 American Megatrends Inc All rights reserved Reading flash Write to file A gt The utility returns to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file 2 4 Chapter 2 BIOS setup Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility 1 Visit the ASUS website www asus com and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard Save the BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk Z Write the BIOS filename on a piece of paper You need to type the exact BIOS 5 filename at the DOS prompt Copy the AFUDOS utility afudos exe from the motherboard support CD to the bootable floppy disk you created ea
71. rating system the operating system configures the Plug and Play devices not required for boot Configuration options No Yes PCI Latency Timer 64 Allows you to select the value in units of PCI clocks for the PCI device latency timer register Configuration options 32 64 96 128 160 192 224 248 Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA Yes When set to Yes BIOS assigns an IRQ to PCI VGA card if the card requests for an IRQ When set to No BIOS does not assign an IRQ to the PCI VGA card even if requested Configuration options No Yes Palette Snooping Disabled When set to Enabled the palete snooping feature informs the PCI devices that an ISA graphics device is installed in the system so that the latter can function correctly Configuration options Disabled Enabled 2 28 Chapter 2 BIOS setup IRQ xx assigned to PCI Device When set to PCI Device the specific IRQ is free for use of PCI PnP devices When set to Reserved the IRQ is reserved for legacy ISA devices Configuration options PCI Device Reserved 2 4 6 USB Configuration The items in this menu allows you to change the USB related features Select an item then press lt Enter gt to display the configuration options Module Version 2 24 1 13 4 Enable Disable USB Devices Enabled 1 Drive USB 2 0 Controller Enabled Legacy USB Support Auto USB 2 0 Controller Mode HiSpeed i Ge leah Sere USB Mass Storage Device Con
72. ration options Disabled Enabled DRAM SCRUB REDIRECT Disabled Enables or disables the DRAM SCRUB REDIRECT feature that allows the system to correct the DRAM ECC errors immediately when they occur Configuration options Disabled Enabled 4 Bit ECC Mode Disabled Enables or disables the ECC chip kill feature Configuration options Disabled Enabled DRAM BG SCRUB Disabled Disables or sets the DRAM BG Scrub Configuration options Disabled 40ns 80ns 160ns 320ns 640ns 1 28us 2 56us 5 12us 10 2us 20 5us 41 0us 81 9us 163 8us 327 7us 655 4us Data L2 L3 Cache BG Scrub Disabled Disables or sets the Data L2 L3 Cache BG Scrub This item allows the cache RAM to be corrected when idle Configuration options Disabled 40ns 80ns 160na 320ns 640ns 1 28us 2 56us 5 12us 10 2us 20 5us 41 0us 81 9us 163 8us 327 7us 655 4us ASUS M2N CM DVI 2 25 SouthBridge Configuration SouthBridge chipset Configuration Display Device Priority from high to low iGPU Frame Buffer Detect Auto iGPU Frame Buffer Size 128MB AZALIA AUDIO Enabled Front Panel Select HD Audio OnBoard LAN Auto OnBoard LAN Boot ROM Disabled SouthBridge ACPI HPET TABLE Enabled i Select Screen I Ta lami lho Primary Graphics Adapter PCIE gt PCI gt IGP Display Device Priority from high to low Configuration options PCIE gt PCI gt IGP IGP gt PCI gt PCIE iGPU Frame B
73. red slots ensure that the drivers support Share IRQ or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments Otherwise conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups making the system unstable and the card inoperable ASUS M2N CM DVI 1 21 1 8 3 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card SCSI card USB card and other cards that comply with PCI specifications The figure shows a LAN card installed on a PCI slot 1 8 4 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard has supports PCI Express x16 graphic cards that comply with PCI Express specifications The figure shows a graphics card installed on the PCI Express x16 slot Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 9 Jumpers 1 Clear RTC RAM CLRTC This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock RTC RAM in CMOS You can clear the CMOS memory of date time and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS which include system setup information such as system passwords To erase the RTC RAM Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord 2 Remove the onboard battery 3 Move the jumper cap from pins 1 2 default to pins 2 3 Keep the cap on pins 2 3 for about 5 10 seconds then move the cap back to pins 1 2 4 Reinstall the battery 5 Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer 6 Hold down the lt Del gt key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re enter data AN Exc
74. rlier Boot the system in DOS mode then at the prompt type afudos i filename where filename is the latest or the original BIOS file on the bootable floppy disk A gt afudos iM2NCMDVI ROM The utility verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS A gt afudos iM2NCMDVI ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility Version 1 19 ASUS V2 07 03 11 24BB Copyright C 2002 American Megatrends Inc All rights reserved WARNING Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file Reading flash Advance Check Erasing flash Writing flash 0x0008CC00 9 Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is completed Reboot the system from the hard disk drive A gt afudos iM2NCMDVI ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility Version 1 19 ASUS V2 07 03 11 24BB Copyright C 2002 American Megatrends Inc All rights reserved WARNING Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file Reading flash Advance Check Erasing flash Writing flash Verifying flash Please restart your computer A N gt ASUS M2N CM DVI 2 5 2 6 2 1 4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process You can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support CD the floppy disk or
75. rm the password when prompted The message Password Installed appears after you set your password successfully To change the user password follow the same steps as in setting a user password Password Check Setup When set to Setup BIOS checks for user password when accessing the Setup utility When set to Always BIOS checks for user password both when accessing Setup and booting the system Configuration options Setup Always ASUS M2N CM DVI 2 37 2 38 2 7 Tools menu nos SETUP UTILITY Ex ii Press ENTER to run the utility to select and update BIOS This utility doesn t support 1 NTFS format TA aa Fie Ere se ESC Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2 When you press lt Ok gt a confirmation message appears Use the left right arrow key to select between Yes or No then press lt Ok gt to confirm your choice ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3 06 FLASH TYPE MXiGN2508005 BOARD M2N VM SE HDMI BOARD Oho cele pel VER 0106 VER Unknown DATE 01708708 DATE Unknown Enter Select or Load B Backup ESC Exit Tab Switch Up Down Home End Move Chapter 2 BIOS setup 2 8 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items OG SET Fair Advance eel Pauer Anni Exit Options Exit system setup after saving the changes Exit amp Discard
76. t Technology Nvidia GeForce 7025 nForce 630a MCP68S 2000 1600 MT s Dual channel memory architecture 2 x 240 pin DIMM sockets support up to 4 GB of unbufferred ECC and non ECC 1066 800 667 533 MHz DDR2 memory modules Note Only AM2 CPU supports DDR2 1066 1 x PCI Express x16 slot 2 x PCI slots Integrated Nvidia GeForce 7 Series Shader model 3 0 DirectX9 graphics processor Maximum shared memory of 256 MB Supports DVI D with max resolution 1920 x 1200 60MHZz Supports RGB with max resolution 1920 x 1440 70MHz 32bpp 75Mhz 16bpp Supports DVI D with HDCP compliant with max resolution 1920 x 1080 Note Due to the chipset limitation only MPEG 2 amp WMV Offload can support HD format 1920 x 1080p The suggested system configuration when playing HD DVD and Blu ray disc DDR2 800 1GB x 2 Althon 64 x 2 4400 Graphic shared memory 256 MB Purevideo HD support Dual VGA output support RGB amp DVI Note DVI D can not be converted to output RGB Signal to CRT VT1708B S High Definition Audio 8 channel CODEC Supports S PDIF out interface and Jack detect PHY Gigabit LAN 10 USB 2 0 1 1 ports WfM2 0 DMI2 0 WOR by Ring PME Wake Up SFS Stepless Frequency Selection from 200MHz to 300MHz at 1MHz increment Adjustable CPU Voltage at 0 025V increment ASUS C P R CPU Parameter Recall continued on the next page M2N CM DVI specifications summary BIOS features Storage
77. t Retention bracket lock instructions for the CPU heatsink and the retention mechanism If the instructions in this section do not match the CPU documentation follow the latter Fi Your boxed CPU heatsink and fan assembly should come with installation ASUS M2N CM DVI 1 11 2 Attach one end of the retention bracket to the retention module base 3 Align the other end of the retention bracket near the retention bracket lock to the retention module base A clicking sound denotes that the retention bracket is in place aN Ensure that the fan and heatsink assembly perfectly fits the retention mechanism module base Otherwise you cannot snap the retention bracket in place 4 Push down the retention bracket lock on the retention mechanism to secure the heatsink and fan to the module base 1 12 Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 7 System memory 1 7 1 Overview The motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 2 DDR2 Dual Inline Memory Modules DIMM sockets A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a 240 pin footprint compared to the 184 pin DDR DIMM DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR DIMM socket The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets 128 Pins db 112 Pins SI SI
78. ted speed VCORE Voltage 3 3V Voltage 5V Voltage 12V Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators Smart Q Fan Function Disabled Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Q Fan feature that smartly adjusts the fan speeds for more efficient system operation Configuration options Disabled Enabled ASUS M2N CM DVI 2 33 2 34 2 6 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options Select an item then press lt Enter gt to display the sub menu BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Power Exit Boot settings Specifies the Boot Device Priority b sequence A virtual floopy disk E Boot Settings Configuration drive Floppy Drive F Security B may appear when you set the CD ROM drive as the first boot device Select Screen Select Item Enter Change General Help Save and Exit Exit Copyright 1985 2002 finerican Megatrends Ine 2 6 1 Boot Device Priority Boot Device Priority 2nd Boot Device SATA 3M ST380011AS 3rd Boot Device CDROM PS PIONEER D 1st xxth Boot Device 1st Floppy Drive These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system Configuration options xxth Drive Hard Drive ATAPI CD ROM Disabled Chapter 2 BIOS setup 2 6 3 Boot Settings Confi
79. to the socket until the retaining clips snap D back in place and the DIMM is properly seated Unlocked retaining clip e ADDR2 DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it fits in only one direction DO NOT force a DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM The DDR2 DIMM sockets do not support DDR DIMMs Do not install DDR DIMMs to the DDR2 DIMM sockets 1 7 4 Removing a DIMM T To remove a DIMM r DDR2 DIMM notch 1 Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM Oo N Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with extra force 2 Remove the DIMM from the socket ASUS M2N CM DVI 1 19 1 8 Expansion slots In the future you may need to install expansion cards The following sub sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support N Ensure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components 1 8 1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card 1 Before installing the expansion card read the documentation that came with it and make the necessary hardware settings for the card Remove the system unit cover if your motherboard is already installed in a chassis Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you intend to use Keep the screw for later use Align the card con
80. tor AE de Fi The S PDIF module is purchased separately aa 1 30 Chapter 1 Product introduction 7 USB connectors 10 1 pin USB56 USB78 USB910 USB 1112 These connectors are for USB 2 0 ports Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis These USB connectors comply with USB 2 0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed t Fr E ai l 3 nt USB56 USB78 USB910 E B i OO O O co ASUS 2 re p aa p 20 mete 58820 2220 88820 m ee ar VODOF 2DDOZ 555062 o Ul 30350 gt ta gt tQ Pons LANZ OA PZ Mm 10 Del 10 IO a a mn 35 Bgg BBB 390 399 529 of M2N CM DVI USB 2 0 Connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors Doing so will damage the motherboard Z The USB 2 0 module is purchased separately 8 Optical drive audio in connector 4 pin CD This connector allows you to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD ROM TV tuner or MPEG card l filt dk ee Channel REEN gt roun I M CD Ground
81. tor aspx SLanguage en us for details You must install a PSU with a higher power rating if you intend to install additional devices ASUS M2N CM DVI 1 33 12 LPT connector The LPT Line Printing Terminal connector supports devices such as a printer LPT standardizes as IEEE 1284 which is the parallel port interface on IBM PC compatible computers UZ oDDD 4 DJZZZZZZZZZ JKRK0050050655 SUS Hl 7 HAAR HHAPER N N CM DVI OD DY DY YTDTY PUT 400000000 OC m ONO RAR iS r r B of M2N CM DVI Parallel Port Connector 13 Speaker connector 4 pin SPEAKER This connector is for the chassis mounted system warning speaker The speaker allows you to hear system beeps and warnings a SPEAKER DONN f SUS g N 212 M2N CM DVI EF 16 il 565 Speaker Out or M2N CM DVI Speaker Connector 1 34 Chapter 1 Pr
82. uffer Detect Auto Allows you to set the iGPU Frame Buffer Detect Configuration options Disabled Auto iGPU Frame Buffer Size 128MB Allows you to set the iGPU Frame Buffer Size Configuration options 32MB 64MB 128MB 256MB AZALIA AUDIO Enabled Allows you to set or disable the AZALIA AUDIO Configuration options Enabled Disabled Front Panel Select HD Audio Allows you to set HD Audio mode Configuration options AC97 HD Audio OnBoard LAN Auto Allows you to set or disable the OnBoard LAN Configuration options Auto Disabled OnBoard LAN Boot ROM Disabled Allows you to enable or disable the OnBoard LAN Boot ROM Configuration options Enabled Disabled SouthBridge ACPI HPET TABLE Enabled Allows you to enable or disable SouthBridge ACPI HPET TABLE Configuration options Enabled Disabled Chapter 2 BIOS setup 2 4 4 Onboard Devices Configuration Configure ITE8712 Super IO Chipset Allows BIOS to select Serial Portl Base Address Parallel Port Address 378 Parallel Port Mode Normal Parallel Port IRQ IRQ7 Serial Port1 Address 3F8 IRQ4 Allows you to select the Serial Port1 base address Configuration options Disabled 3F8 IRQ4 2F8 IRQ3 3E8 IRQ4 2E8 IRQ3 Parallel Port Address 378 Allows you to select the Parallel Port base addresses Configuration options Disabled 378 278 3BC Parallel Port Mode Normal Allows you to select the Paralle
83. ve jumper setting Single device Two devices Cable Select Master Slave Z a connect the IDE cable Mode of device s Cable connector Cable Select or Master Master Slave Master Slave Black Gray Black or gray Pin 20 on the IDE connector is removed to match the covered hole on the Ultra DMA cable connector This prevents incorrect insertion when you Use the 80 conductor IDE cable for Ultra DMA 133 100 66 IDE devices NN jumpers have the same setting PRI IDE ISUS 7 l M2N CM DVI M ue sg ni M2N CM DVI IDE Connector If any device jumper is set as Cable Select ensure that all other device PIN1 NOTE Orient the red markings usually zigzag on the ID ribbon cable to PIN 1 Chapter 1 Product introduction Serial ATA connectors 7 pin SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 SATA4 These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA 3Gb s hard disk and optical disk drives The Serial ATA 3Gb s is backward compatible with Serial ATA 1 5Gb s specification The data transfer rate of the Serial ATA 3Gb s is faster than the sta
84. y E hom a he Hha in bims an ms EE Click an icon to display Drivers dt and F support CD motherboard information eae me par Mer oe Me right alia Click an item to install Z If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer browse the contents of the support CD to locate the file ASSETUP EXE from the BIN folder Double click the ASSETUP EXE to run the CD Chapter 3 Software support 3 2 2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices Drivers TT OE IT N TT N IT ASUS InstAll Installation Wizard for Drivers Launches the ASUS InstallAll drivers installation wizard Nvidia Chipset Program Driver Installs the Nvidia chipset program driver VIA Audio Driver Installs the VIA audio driver and application AMD Cool n Quiet Driver Installs the AMD Cool n Quiet driver Z The screen display and driver options may vary depending on the operating Lo system ASUS M2N CM DVI 3 3 3 2 3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports Utilities Serea Hajiri ire s hd der ASUS InstAll Installation Wizard for Utilities Launches the ASUS InstallAll utilities installation wizard ASUS PC Probe Il This smart utility monitors the fan speed CPU temperature and system voltages and alerts you of an
85. y detected problems This utility helos you keep your computer in healthy operating condition ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to update the motherboard BIOS ina Windows environment This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider ISP ASUS Cool n Quiet Utility This item installs the ASUS Cool n Quiet utility Chapter 3 Software support You can also install the following utilities from the ASUS Superb Software Library CD N Utilities La Ger FOR RET ara ADOBE Acrobat Reader V7 0 Installs the Adobe Acrobat Reader that allows you to open view and print documents in Portable Document Format PDF Microsoft DirectX 9 0c Installs the Microsoft DirectX 9 0c driver The Microsoft DirectX 9 0c is a multimedia technology that enhances computer graphics and sound DirectX improves the multimedia features of you computer so you can enjoy watching TV and movies capturing videos or playing games in your computer Visit the Microsoft website www microsoft com for updates Symantec Norton Internet Security The anti virus application detects and protects your computer from viruses that destroys data WinDVD Copy5 Trial Installs the WinDVD Copy5 Trial version Corel Snapfire Plus SE Installs the Corel Snapfire Plus SE software ASUS M2N CM DVI 3 5 3 6 3 2 4 Make Disk menu The Make Disk menu allows you to make a RAID

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