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1. 12 23 i 5V 5VSB Default g H d le M2V MX Keyboard Power Setting 3 USB device wake up 3 pin USBPW1 4 USBPW5 8 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 3 and S4 sleep modes no power to CPU DRAM in slow refresh power supply in reduced power mode The USBPW1 4 jumper is for the rear USB ports USB port 1 4 The USBPW5 8 jumper is for the internal USB connectors USB port 5 8 that you can connect to additional USB ports USBPW1 4 45V 5VSB Default q u M2V MX C USBPW5 8 12 2 3 2 tu cn 7 5V 5VSB M2V MX USB Device Wake Up Default e The USB device wake up feature requires a power supply that can provide 5
2. M2V MX SATA E Connectors The JMicron SATA controller mode item in the BIOS is set to IDE by default Set the item to RAID if you want to build a RAID set See section 2 4 5 Onboard Device Configuration for details SATA E1 SATA E2 20222002 2002002 Before creating RAID set using Serial hard disks make sure that you have connected the Serial ATA signal cables and installed Serial ATA hard disk drives otherwise you cannot enter the JMicron JMB363 RAID utility and SATA BIOS setup during POST e Install an internal Serial ATA hard disk drive to SATA E1 or SATA E2 and an external Serial ATA hard disk drive on your system before creating the JMicron JMB363 RAID Chapter 1 Product introduction 4 CPU and Chassis Fan connectors 4 pin CPU FAN CHA FAN The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350mA 740mA 8 88W max or a total of 1A 2 22A 26 64W max at 12V Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector 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
3. LL PANEL gt gt M2V MX System Panel Connector e System power LED This 3 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 e Hard disk drive activity LED 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 e System warning speaker This 4 pin connector is for the chassis mounted system warning speaker The speaker allows you to hear system beeps and warnings e Power Soft off button 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 e Reset button This 2 pin connector is for the chassis mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off the system power ASUS M2V MX 1 31 Chapter 1 Product introduction This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus Detailed descriptions of the BI
4. M2V MX Onboard LED ASUS M2V MX 1 5 1 6 1 5 Motherboard overview 1 5 1 Motherboard layout EEF PS 2KBMS KBPWR T Mouse B Keyboard d 21 8cm 8 6in PARALLEL PORT _A1 64 bit 240 pin module 64 bit 240 pin module sss EATXPWR DDR2 DIMM B1 T 35 z n a gt N x O O DDR2 DIMM A1 Super I O 24 5cm 9 6in VIA K8M890 M2V MX PCIEX16 RTL8100C Er VT8237A SPDIF OUT TH CHASSIS PANEL AAFP PEELE BEREEHEEEEEEERNE rr EEE ET SATA 56 05878 USBPWS5 8 Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 5 2 Placement direction When installing the motherboard make sure 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 N Do not overtighten the screws Doing so can damage the motherboard Place this side towards the rear of the chassis ASUS M2V MX 1 7 1 6 Central Processing Unit CPU The motherboard comes with a 940 pin AM2 socket designed for the AMD Athlon 64 FX Athlon 64 X2 AMD Athlon 64 AMD Sempron processor Make sure you use a CPU is designed for the AM2 socket The
5. 1 12 1 7 1 OVEerv eW 1 12 1 7 2 Memory 1 12 1 7 3 DDR2 Qualified Vendoros List 1 13 1 7 4 Installing DIMM iiis rao no etri asas 1 16 1 7 5 X Removing a DIMM seen 1 16 Expansion 5 1 17 1 8 1 Installing an expansion 1 17 1 8 2 Configuring an expansion 1 17 IF 46 1 19 1 8 4 PCI Express slot eter atop ehm 1 19 1 8 5 PCI Express x16 slot tirar eda puce 1 19 MDO NER e TT M 1 20 Connectors 1 22 1 10 1 Rear panel 1 22 1 10 2 Internal connectors eeeeeeesss 1 23 Contents Chapter 2 BIOS setup 2 1 2 0 2 3 2 4 2 9 Managing and updating your BIOS 2 2 2 1 1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2 2 2 1 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 uices irai v rere la 2 3 2 1 3 X AFUDOS 2 4 2 1 4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 2 6 2 1 5 ASUS Update 2 0440 2 8 BIOS setup PFOGFaM cccccessssssceeesssssseeeeeeseessseeeeeeseessaes 2 11 2 2 1 BIOS menu screen
6. 2 29 xo gui 2 30 2 5 1 Suspend Mode essere 2 30 2 9 2 APIO SUPPO 2 30 Contents 2 5 9 2 30 2 5 4 APM Configuration iu sco san ots 2 31 2 5 5 Hardware 40 2 32 2 0 BOOU MGUY secsatesaxssvosesessaseseveetedesavsancdsstenanedoaesestadsivvoutecenceide 2 34 2 6 1 Boot Device 2 34 2 6 2 Boot Settings Configuration 2 35 22 nme 2 36 HOS MENU ET mmm 2 40 2 7 1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 40 AF MEE E CM IRR 2 4 Chapter 3 Software support 3 1 Installing an operating system eese 3 2 3 2 Support CD 3 2 3 2 1 Running the support 3 2 2220 Diivers P 3 3 3 2 3 Utilities 1 3 4 3 2 4 Disk 4 1 4 44414 4 4 1 1 3 5 3 2 5 ASUS Contact information eee 3 6 vi Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions e This device may not caus
7. A scroll bar appears on the right side of a menu screen when there items 8 that do not fit on the screen Press Up Down arrow keys or PageUp PageDown keys to display the other items on the screen MPS Revision 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 M2V MX 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 Refer to section 2 2 1 BIOS menu screen for information on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Paver Raat TE Fwit System Time 11 51 19 System Date Thu 08 05 2003 Use ENTER TAB Legacy Diskette A 1 44M 3 5 in or SHIFT TAB to select a field Primary IDE Master ST320413A Use or to Primary IDE Slave Not Detected configure system time Secondary IDE Master Not Detected Secondary IDE Slave Not Detected 5 1 Not Detected SATA2 Not Detected IDE Configuration Select Screen elec tem System Information Change t ion General Help Save and Exit Exit 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 driv
8. HP L MIC2 L MIC2 L is e r 1 oo oo M2V MX Front Panel Audio Connector e Werecommend that you connect a high definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard s high definition audio capability e default this connector is set to HD Audio If you want to connect a AC 97 front panel audio module to this connector set the Front Panel Support Type item in the BIOS setup to AC97 See section 2 4 5 Onboard Device Configuration for details ASUS 2 1 29 9 ATX power connectors 24 pin EATXPWR 4 pin EATX12V 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 e 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 e f you intend to use a PSU with 20 pin and 4 pin power plugs make sure that the 20 pin power plug can provide at least 15 A on 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 e Do not forget to connect the 4 ATX 12 V power plug otherwise the system will not boot up e
9. 1 22 Chapter 1 Product introduction 7 USB 2 0 ports 1 and 2 These two 4 Universal Serial Bus USB ports are available for connecting USB 2 0 devices 8 USB 2 0 ports 3 and 4 These two 4 pin Universal Serial Bus USB ports are available for connecting USB 2 0 devices 9 Video Graphics Adapter VGA port This 15 pin port is for a VGA monitor or other VGA compatible devices 10 COM port This 15 pin port is for a VGA monitor or other VGA compatible devices 11 PS 2 keyboard port purple This port is for a PS 2 keyboard 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 Pin 5 on the connector is removed to prevent incorrect cable connection when using an FDD cable with a covered Pin 5 H FLOPPY qu M2V MX CX z A O NOTE Orient the red markings on m the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1 M2V MX Floppy Disk Drive Connector ASUS 2 1 23 2 IDE connectors 40 1 pin PRI IDE SE
10. eese 2 12 22 2 Menu Daf ra IHR 2 12 2 2 3 Navigation 1 11 ener 2 12 2 2 4 Menu items a bie 2 13 2 2 5 Sub menu items eese 2 13 2 2 6 Configuration 0 200400 00 2 13 2 2 7 POP UP 420 3 2 13 2 13 2 2 9 General help 2 13 Main RENT 2 14 2 9 1 System TIM 2 14 2 14 2 3 3 Legacy Diskette eere 2 14 2 3 4 Primary and Secondary IDE Master Slave 2 15 2 3 5 SATA and SATA2 c ccccsssssecesesssseeessssseeeessseees 2 17 2 3 6 IDE Configuration uices inen 2 18 2 3 7 System 2 19 Advanced melli 2 20 2 4 1 JumperFree Configuration s 2 20 2 4 2 USB Configuration 01 2 21 2 4 3 2 22 uer HEISE 2 26 2 4 5 Onboard Devices Configuration 2 27 Zu
11. 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 5 3 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 Programs ASUS ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate The ASUS Update main window appears Cs i 2 ipa BOLA bui M speed mcm hia H Oe ale I en NR tenet Br niai i 2 Select Update BIOS from 3 Select the ASUS FTP site the Internet option from the nearest you to avoid network drop down menu then click traffic or click Auto Select Next Click Next ASUS M2V MX 2 9 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
12. Programs ASUS ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate The ASUS Update main window appears 2 Select Update BIOS from a file option from the drop down menu then click Next 7 Lee bem 3 Lowe be Be bius si Vos aber corn ac nmm BD man ge bin nai T tor ey ber erint del Biin mje cra iem a Lj Ceo LH onem ca 3 Locate the BIOS file from the Open window then click Open PURELY 4 Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process tes E NC io a in eem y eum Hue rb Dtm Rer rl Saga ao Tir peer Paps wipe ined md tot 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 installing 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
13. To set a User Password 1 Select the Change User Password item and press Enter 2 On the password box that appears type a password combination of at least six 6 letters and or numbers then press Enter 3 Confirm the password when prompted The message Password Installed appears after you have successfully set your password The User Password item now shows Installed After you have set a supervisor password the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings Security Settings Supervisor Password Not Installed User Password Not Installed Change Supervisor Password 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 in 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 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup To set a User Password 1 Select the Change User Pass
14. Before using the product make sure 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 electrical and electronic equipment should not be placed in municipal waste Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products The symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product vii M2V MX specifications summary Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion slots Graphics Storage LAN USB 2 0 Special features viii Support AMD socket AM2 for AMD Athlon 64 FX Athlon 64 X2 Athlon 64 AMD Sempron processor AMD64 architecture enables simultaneous 32 bit and 64 bit computing Supports AMD Cool n Quiet Technology VIA K8M890 VIA VT8237A 2000 MT s 2 240 pin DIMM sockets support up to 4 GB of ECC non ECC unbufferred DDR2 800 667 533 MHz DIMMs 1 x PCI Express x16 slot 2 x PCI slots Integrated in the VIA DeltaChrome Graphics Processing Unit GPU Supports a maximum of 256MB shared memory Supports
15. CDROM 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 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 ASUS M2V MX 2 15 2 16 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 SWDMAO SWDMA1 SWDMA2 MWDMAO MWDMA1 MWDMA UDMAO UDMAT UDMA2 UDMA3 UDMA4 UDMA5 SMART Monitoring Auto Sets the Smart Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology Configuration options Auto Disabled Enabled 32Bit Data Transfer Enabled Enables or disables 32 bit data transfer Configuration options Disabled Enabled Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 2 3 5 SATA and SATA2 While entering Setup the BIOS automatically detects the presence of Serial ATA devices There is a separate sub menu for each Serial ATA device Select a device item then press Enter to display the Serial ATA device informati
16. E2826 First Edition V1 September 2006 Copyright 2006 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 TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE AND SHOUL
17. Enabled MemCIk Tristate C3 ATLVID Disabled Allows you to enable or disable the MemCLK Tri Stating During C3 and Alt VID Configuration options Disabled Enabled Memory Hole Remapping Disabled Allows you to enable or disable Memory Remapping around the memory hole Configuration options Disabled Enabled Chapter 2 BIOS Setup BIOS SETUP UTILITY ECC Configuration DRAM ECC Enable Enabled 4 Bit ECC Mode Disabled DRAM SCRUB REDIRECT Disabled DRAM BG Srub Disabled DRAM ECC Enable Enabled Enables or disables the DRAM ECC that allows hardware to report and correct memory errors automatically to maintain system integrity Configuration options Disabled Enabled 4 Bit ECC Mode Disabled Enables or disables the 4 Bit ECC mode Configuration options Disabled Enabled DRAM SCRUB REDIRECT Disabled Sets the system to correct DRAM ECC Errors immediately when they occur even if background scrubbing is on Configuration options Disabled Enabled DRAM BG Scrub Disabled Disables or sets the DRAM scrubbing functionality that corrects and rewrites memory errors so later reads are correct During this while the memory is not being used improves performance 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 1 31ms 2 62ms 5 24ms 10 49ms 20 97ms 42 00ms 84 00ms Power
18. 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 hima mass Click an icon to z EE Jj display support Drivers W CD motherboard information Ia eels bere Bei Bie alfa Click an item to install 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 ee MEET hirae E bais wj tomer Drivers Minm i i Bei Bie righ RT ASUS InstAll Drivers Installation Wizard Installs the ASUS InstAll Drivers Installation Wizard AMD Cool n Quiet Driver Installs the AMD Cool n Quiet driver VIA Chipset Driver Program Installs the VIA chipset driver program VIA 36 Display Driver Installs the VIA S3G display driver Realtek Audio Driver Installs the Realtek audio driver JMicron JMB36X RAID Controller Driver Installs the JMicron JMB36X Serial ATA RAID controller driver Realtek RTL8100C LAN Driver Installs the Realtek RTL8100C LAN driver USB 2 0 Driver Installs the USB 2 0 Driver J The screen display
19. Allows you to enable or disable the USB 2 0 ports Configuration options Disabled Enable Legacy USB Support Enabled Allows you to enable or disable support for USB devices on legacy operating systems OS 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 M2V MX 2 21 Port 64 60 Emulation Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the Port 64 60 Emulation Configuration options Disabled Enabled 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 HiSpeed Full Speed BIOS EHCI Hand Off Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the BIOS EHCI hand off support Configuration options Disabled Enabled 2 4 3 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU related information that the BIOS automatically detects CPU Configuration Module Version 13 06 AGESA yoron 02 06 11 Physical Coun 1 Logical Count 5 AMD Athlon tm 64 X2 Dual Core Processor 3800 Revision Speed 2000MHz Current FSB Multiplier 10x Maximum FSB Multiplier Able to Change Freq Ye Eelect Screen uCode Patch Level None Required 1 tan Change tion AMD Peck Configuration ri General Help
20. CD to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier 3 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 iM2VMX ROM 4 The utility verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS A gt afudos iM2VMX 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 0x0008CCOO 9 N Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to e prevent system boot failure 5 The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is completed Reboot the system from the hard disk drive ASUS M2V MX 2 5 2 6 A gt afudos iM2VMX 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 gt 2 1 4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 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 t
21. DirectX 9 0c installation Anti Virus utility The anti virus utility scans identifies and removes computer viruses View the online help for detailed information LA The screen display and utilities option may not be the same for different 48 operating system versions 3 2 4 Make Disk menu The Make Disk menu allows you to make a RAID driver disk meee mien amas Make disk Piia eee Gere mia VIA VT8237A RAID Controller Driver Allows you to create a VIA VT8237A RAID driver disk Make JMicron JMB36X 32bit SATA RAID Driver Allows you to create a JMicron JMB36X 32bit RAID driver Make JMicron JMB36X 64bit SATA RAID Driver Allows you to create a JMicron JMB36X 64bit RAID driver ASUS M2V MX 3 5 3 6 3 2 5 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 HT mantun cama Contact Chapter 3 Software support
22. 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 Del 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 reboot the system by doing any of the following procedures e Restart using the OS standard shut down procedure e Press Ctrl Alt Del simultaneously e Press the reset button on the system chassis e Press the power button to turn the system off then back on N Using the power button reset button or the Ctrl Alt Del keys e to force reset from a running operating system can cause damage to your data or system We recommend to always shut down the system properly from the operating system 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 The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply for most conditions to ensure optimum performance If the system becomes unstable after changing 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 e Th
23. 3S B e gt 1024MB Qimonda HYB18T512800BF3S DS HYS64T128020HU 3S B e gt 256MB SAMSUNG K4T51163QC ZCE6 SS M378T3354CZ0 CE6 e 1024MB SAMSUNG 7 6 4 510830 DS M378T2953CZ0 CE6 e gt 512MB HY5PS12821AFP Y5 SS HYMP564U64AP8 Y5 1024MB Hynix HYSPS1G831FP Y5 ECC 55 HYMP1 12U72P8 Y5 e continued on the next page ASUS M2V MX DDR2 667 Qualified Vendors List DIMM support Size Vendor Side s Component A B 512MB Hynix HY5PS12821AFP Y5 ECC SS HYMP564U72AP8 Y5 512MB Hynix HY5PS12821AFP Y4 SS HYMP564U64AP8 Y4 512MB Hynix HY5PS12821AFP Y4 ECC SS HYMP564U72AP8 Y4 512MB CORSAIR 64M8CFEG SS VS512MB667D2 1024MB CORSAIR 64M8CFEG SS VS1GB667D2 256MB ELPIDA E2508AB 6E E SS EBE25UC8ABFA 6E E 512MB ELPIDA E5108AE 6E E SS EBE51UD8AEFA 6E E 512MB A DATA AD29608A8B 3EG SS M20AD5Q3H3163J1C52 512MB A DATA AD29608A8A 3EG SS M20AD5G3H316611C52 512MB crucial Heat Sink Package SS BL6464AA663 8FD 1024MB crucial Heat Sink Package DS BL12864AA663 16FD 512MB Apacer AM4B5708GQJS7E SS AU512E667C5KBGC 1024MB Apacer AM4B5708GQJS7E DS AUO1GE667C5KBGC 512MB Apacer AM4B5708PJS7E SS AU512E667C5KBGC 512MB Apacer AM4B5708GQJS7E SS AU512E667C5KBGC 512MB Kingmax KKEA88B4LAUG 29DX SS KLCC28F A8KB5 1024MB Kingmax KKEA88B4LAUG 29DX DS KLCD48F A8KB5 512MB Transcend E5108AE 6E E SS TS64MLQ64V6J 1024MB Transcend E5108AE 6E E DS TS128MLQ64V6J 512MB Transcend J12Q3AB 6 SS JM367Q643A 6 continued on the next page Chapter 1 Product
24. At the DOS prompt type format A s then press lt Enter gt Windows XP environment Insert a 1 44 MB floppy disk to the floppy disk drive Click Start from the Windows desktop then select My Computer Select the 3 1 2 Floppy Drive icon Click File from the menu then select Format A Format 3 1 2 Floppy Disk window appears e Select Create an MS DOS startup disk from the format options field then click Start Chapter 2 BIOS Setup Windows 2000 environment To create a set of boot disks for Windows 2000 a Insert a formatted high density 1 44 MB floppy disk into the drive b Insert the Windows 2000 CD to the optical drive c Click Start then select Run d From the Open field type D bootdisk makeboot a assuming that D is your optical drive e Press lt Enter gt then follow screen instructions to continue 2 Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk 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 2 Save the BIOS file to a floppy
25. Down Control A Allows DIMMs to enter power down mode by deasserting the clock enable signal when DIMMs are not in use Configuration options Auto Disabled ASUS M2V MX 2 05 2 4 4 Chipset The items in this menu allows you to change the chipset related features Select an item then press Enter to display the configuration options Advanced Chipset Settings Warning Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to malfunction 8 890 PCI EXPRESS Congifuration Hyper Transport Configuration K8M890 PCI EXPRESS Configuration OnChip VGA Frame Buffer Size 64MB Options for VIA AGP Primary Graphics Adapter PCIE VGA Chipset VLink Mode Supported Auto AGP Mode AGP 8X Graphics Aperture Size 128MB nChip VGA Frame Buffer Size 64MB Sets the onchip VGA frame buffer size Configuration options Disabled 8MB 16MB 32MB 64MB 128MB 256MB Primary Graphics A r PCIE VGA Switches the PCI Bus scanning order while searching for a video card This allows you to select the type of Primary VGA in case of multiple video controllers Configuration options PCI PCIE VGA Integrated VGA VLink M r A Sets the VLink 8X support Configuration options Auto Mode 0 Mode 1 Mode 2 Mode 3 Mode 4 AGP M X Allows you to change the AGP mode for the onboard VGA Configuration options AGP 8X AGP 4X raphics Aperture Size 128MB Allows you to select the size of mapped memory for onb
26. Microsoft DX9 VIA VT8237A supports 2x Ultra DMA 133 100 66 33 2 Serial ATA 3 0 Gb s hard disk drives supporting RAID 0 RAID 1 and JBOD configurations JMicron JMB363 controller supports 2 x Serial ATA 3 0 Gb s hard disk drives supporting RAID 0 and RAID 1 configuration Realtek ALC883 Azalia 6 channel audio CODEC Supports Jack Sensing and Enumeration Technology Supports Multi Streaming Technology Supports Jack Retasking Technology S PDIF out support Realtek RTL8100C 10 100 LAN Supports up to 8 USB 2 0 ports ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS MyLogo ASUS C P R CPU Parameter Recall ASUS 0 2 continued on the next page M2V MX specifications summary 1 0 ports Internal I O BIOS features Manageability Support CD contents Form factor 1 x Parallel 1 x PS 2 keyboard 1 x PS 2 mouse 1 x 6 channel Audio 1 x RJ45 port 1 x VGA port 4 x USB 1 x Serial port 2 x USB connector supports additional 4 USB ports 24 pin ATX power connector 4 pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x S PDIF out connector 1 x CD audio in connector 1 x CPU 1 x Chassis fan connectors 1 x Front Panel AC 97 audio connector 10 pin system panel connector 4 Mb Flash ROM AMI BIOS PnP DMI2 0 WfM2 0 SM BIOS 2 3 WfM 2 0 DMI 2 0 WOL by PME PXE RPL WOR by PME Drivers Anti virus software ASUS LiveUpdate Mi
27. Runtime Disabled Fig and Ewit Cool N Quiet Enabled ERE Exit Memory Controller Overclocking Configuration Processor Frequency Multiplier Auto Processor Voltage Auto Chapter 2 BIOS Setup Allows you to select the processor frequency Configuration options Auto x5 0 1000MHz x6 0 1000MHz 7 0 1000MHz x8 0 1000MHz x9 0 1000MHz x5 0 1000MHz x10 0 1000MHz Allows you to select the processor voltage Configuration options Auto 1 400V 1 375 V 1 350V 1 325V 1 300V 1 275 V 1 250V 1 225V 1 200V Runtime Legacy PSB Disabled Allows you to enable or disable the Runtime Legacy PSB performance state blocks feature necessary for implementing the AMD PowerNow technology Configuration options Disabled Enabled Cool N Quiet Enabled Enables or disables the AMD Cool n Quiet technology feature Configuration options Disabled Enabled Memory Controller BIOS SETUP UTILITY Memory Controller Memory Configuration ECC Configuration Power Down Control Auto Memory CLK 333 MHz CAS Latency Tcl 5 0 RAS CAS Delay Trcd 5 CLK Min Active RAS Tras 15 CLK Row Precharge Time Trp 5 CLK RAS RAS Delay Trrd 3 CLK i LES Row Cycle Trc 21 CLK eects qukm Asynchronous Latency 6 ns pt Change Option Fi General Helio Memory Configuration Memclock Mode Auto CAS Latency CK Auto TRCD Auto TRP Auto
28. TRAS Auto 2T Mode Auto MCT Timing Mode Auto Bank Interleaving Auto Enable Clock to All DIMMs Disabled MemClk Tristate C3 ATLVID Disabled Borten Memory Hole Remapping Enabled T T ER ASUS M2V MX 2 23 Memclock Mode Auto Allows you to set the memory clock mode Set by the code using Auto or select Manual to set using one of the standard values Configuration options Auto Manual Limit CAS Latency CL Auto Configuration options Auto 3 0 4 0 5 0 6 0 TRCD Auto Configuration options Auto 3 CLK 4 CLK 5 CLK 6 CLK TRP Auto Configuration options Auto 3 CLK 4 CLK 5 CLK 6 CLK TRAS Auto Configuration options Auto 5 CLK 6 CLK 12 CLK 2T Mode Auto Sets the 2T mode Configuration options Auto Disabled Enable MCT Timing Mode Auto Sets the MCT Timing mode Configuration options Auto Manual The following item appears when the MCT Time Mode item is set to Manual TRRD Auto Configuration options Auto 2T 3T 4T 5T TRC Auto Configuration options Auto 11T 12T 18T Bank Interleacving Auto Sets whether to allow memory accesses to be spread out over BANKS on the same node or across nodes decreasing access contention Configuration options Disabled Auto Enable Clock to All DIMMs Disabled Allows you to enable or disable clock to all DIMMs Configuration options Disabled
29. When set to No BIOS does not assign an IRQ to the PCI VGA card even if requested Configuration options Yes No Palette Snooping Disabled When set to Enabled the pallete snooping feature informs the PCI devices that an ISA graphics device is installed in the system so that the latter can function correctly Setting to Disabled deactivates this feature Configuration options Disabled Enabled ASUS M2V MX 2 29 IRQ xx Available When set to Available the specific IRQ is free for PCI PnP devices to use When set to Reserved the IRQ is reserved for legacy ISA devices Configuration options Available Reserved 2 5 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced Power Management APM feature Select an item then press Enter to display the configuration options BIOS SETUP UTILITY Hain Advanced oals Exit Select the ACPI state Suspend Mode Auto used for System ACPI 2 0 Support No ACPI APIC Support Enabled Suspend Configuration Hardware Monitor Screen tE Select ten Enter to ful Screen Fi Hel Fi Raum and Exit ESC Exit 2 5 1 Suspend Mode Auto Allows you to select the ACPI state to be used for system suspend Configuration options S1 POS Only S3 Only Auto 2 5 2 ACPI 2 0 Support No Allows you to add more tables for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface ACPI 2 0 s
30. and drivers option may not be the same for different operating system versions ASUS M2V MX 3 3 3 4 3 2 3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports Utilities ASUS InstAll Installation Wizard for Utilities Install the ASUS InstAll Installation Wizard ADOBE Acrobat Reader V7 0 The Adobe Acrobat Reader V7 0 is for opening viewing and printing documents in Portable Document Format PDF ASUS Cool n Quiet Utility Installs the ASUS Cool n Quiet utility ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in a Windows environment This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider ISP ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed CPU temperature and system voltages and alerts you of any detected problems This utility helps you keep your computer in healthy operating condition Chapter 3 Software support Microsoft DirectX 9 0c The Microsoft DirectX 9 0c is a multimedia technology that enhances computer graphics and sounds DirectX improves the multimedia features of your computer so you can enjoy watching TV and movies capturing videos or playing games on your computer Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 already includes Microsoft DirectX 9 0c If your system is Microsoft Windows Service Pack 2 embedded skip Microsoft
31. before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings A 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 pad 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 SB_PWR J M2V MX ON OFF Standby Powered Off
32. 00 mA on the 5VSB lead for each USB port otherwise the system would not power up e The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability 5VSB whether under normal condition or in sleep mode ASUS M2V MX 1 21 1 10 Connectors 1 10 1 Rear panel connectors 1 PS 2 mouse port green This port is for a PS 2 mouse 2 Parallel port This 25 pin port connects a printer scanner or other devices 3 LAN RJ 45 port This port allows Gigabit connection to Local Area Network LAN through a network hub LAN port LED indications ACT LINK SPEED ACT LINK LED SPEED LED LED LED Status Description Status Description OFF No link OFF 10 Mbps connection Yellow Linked ORANGE 100 Mbps connection BLINKING Data activity LAN port 4 Line In port light blue This port connects a tape CD DVD player or other audio sources 5 Line Out port green This port connects a headphone or a speaker In 4 channel or 6 channel configuration the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out 6 Microphone port pink This port connects a microphone Z Refer to the audio configuration table below for the function of the audio ports in 2 4 or 6 channel configuration Audio 2 4 or 6 channel configuration Port Headset 4 channel 6 channel 2 channel Light Blue Line In Surround Rear Surround Rear Green Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Pink Mic In Mic In Bass Center
33. A 1 MWDMA2 UDMAO UDMAT UDMA2 UDMA3 UDMA4 UDMA5 SMART Monitoring Auto Sets the Smart Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology Configuration options Auto Disabled Enabled 32Bit Data Transfer Disabled Enables or disables 32 bit data transfer Configuration options Disabled Enabled 2 3 6 IDE Configuration The items in this menu allow you to set or change the configurations for the IDE devices installed in the system Select an item then press lt Enter gt if you wish to configure the item BIOS SETUP UTILITY IDE Configuration Parallel ATA IDE Controller Both Hard Disk Write Protect Disabled IDE Detect Time Out Sec 35 Parallel ATA IDE Controller Both Disables or allows selection of the IDE controller Sets to Primary to enable the primary IDE controller only Sets to Secondary to enable the secondary IDE controller only Sets to Both to enable both the primary and secondary IDE controllers Configuration options Disabled Primary Secondary Both Hard Disk Write Protect Disabled Disables or enables the devices write protection This will be effective only when the device is accessed through BIOS Configuration options Disabled Enabled IDE Detect Time Out 35 Selects the time out value for detecting ATA ATAPI devices Configuration options 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 2 3 7 System Information This menu gives you an ove
34. C IDE The onboard IDE connectors are for Ultra DMA 133 100 66 signal cable s 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 Drive jumper Mode Cable setting of device s connector Single device Cable Select or Master Black Two devices Cable Select Master Black Slave Gray Master Master Slave Slave Black or gray on the Ultra DMA cable connector This prevents incorrect insertion Z e Pin 20 on the IDE connector is removed to match the covered hole when you connect the IDE cable e Use the 80 conductor IDE cable for Ultra DMA 133 100 66 IDE devices If any device jumper is set as Cable Select make sure all other device jumpers have the same setting PRI IDE SEC IDE NOTE Orient the red markings a usually zigzag on the ID ribbon cable to PIN 1 M2V MX r 1 r 1 oo om tm M2V MX IDE Connectors PIN1 PIN1 1 24 Chapter 1 Product introd
35. 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 e C oo Em om I M2V MX CPU Socket M2 2 Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways then lift it up to a 907 100 angle Socket lever Make sure that the socket lever is lifted up to 90 100 angle otherwise the CPU does not fit in completely Chapter 1 Product introduction 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 t 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 in
36. D 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 yup E WON AON vii M2V MX specifications summary eeeeeeeeeeeeeen nnn viii Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 1 ez 1 3 1 4 1 5 1 9 1 10 Welcome EET 1 2 Package contents 1 2 Special features 1 2 1 3 1 Product 5 1 2 1 3 2 Innovative ASUS features 1 4 Before you proceed 1 5 Motherboard 1 6 1 5 1 Motherboard 1 6 1 5 2 Placement direction esee 1 7 1 9 97 e Bg RE 1 7 Central Processing Unit 0 244400 1 8 1 6 1 Installing the CPU 1 8 1 6 2 Installing the heatsink and fan 1 10 System
37. DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan connectors CPU FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN J PWR GND m uU EE I 12V m Rotation M2V MX Fan Connectors 6 Optical drive audio in connectors 4 pin CD These connectors allow you to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD ROM TV tuner or MPEG card Right Audio Channel q CD Ground M2V MX black Ground Left Audio Channel oo oo om M2V MX Internal Audio Connector ASUS 2 1 27 7 USB connectors 10 1 pin USB56 USB78 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 c
38. N4 512 e e 1024MB KINGSTON 5YDIID9GCT DS KVR533D2N4 1G e e 256MB Qimonda HYB18T512160AF 3 7 SS HYS64T32000HU 3 7 A 256MB Qimonda HYB18T5121608BF 3 7 55 HYS64T32000HU 3 7 B e 1024MB Qimonda HYB18T512800BF37 DS HYS64T128020HU 3 7 B e e 512MB Hynix HY5PS12821F C4 ECC 55 HYMP564U728 C4 e e 512MB Hynix HY5PS12821FP CA ECC SS HYMP564U728 C4 e e 1024MB Hynix HY5PS12821AFP C3 DS HYMP512U64AP8 C3 e e 512MB ELPIDA E5108AB 5C E ECC SS EBE5 1ED8ABFA 5C E e 512MB KINGMAX KKEA88E4AAK 37 SS KLBC28F A8KE4 e DDR2 667 Qualified Vendors List DIMM support Size Vendor Model Side s Component A B 512MB KINGSTON 5108 SS KVR667D2N5 512 512MB KINGSTON SS KVR667D2E5 512 ee 256MB KINGSTON 18 256800 SS KVR667D2N5 256 c 512MB KINGSTON D6408TEBGGL3U SS KVR667D2N5 512 e gt 256MB KINGSTON HYB18T256800AF3S SS KVR667D2N5 256 ee 256MB Qimonda HYB18T512160AF 3S 55 HYS64T32000HU 3S A e o 256MB Qimonda HYB18T256800AF3S ECC SS HYS72T32000HU 3S A e 512MB Qimonda HYB18T512800AF3S ECC SS HYS72T64000HU 3S A e gt 1024MB Qimonda HYB18T512800AF3S ECC DS HYS72T128020HU 3S A 512MB Qimonda HYB18T512800BF3S ECC SS HYS72T64000HU 3S B e gt 1024MB Qimonda HYB18T512800BF3S ECC DS HYS72T128020HU 3S B e gt 256MB Qimonda HYB18T512160BF 3S 55 564 32000 35 e gt 512MB Qimonda HYB18T512800BF3S SS HYS64T64000HU
39. OS 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 4 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk USB Flash or the motherboard support CD during POST ASUS AFUDOS Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable floppy disk ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy or the motherboard support CD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted ASUS Update Updates the BIOS in Windows environment Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities Save copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk or a USB flash disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities AMI BIOS beep codes Test Item BIOS Beeps VGA found beep One short beep System boot One short beep Quick Boot set to Disabled No memory found One long beep two short beeps pause a period of time and loop No keyboard error One short beep No VGA found One long beep with three short beeps Hardware monitoring error One long beep with four short beeps 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
40. R DIMM socket The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets m z a 128 Pins 112 Pins lt a E Ll mua om r un M2V MX 240 pin DDR2 DIMM Sockets 1 7 2 Memory configurations You may install 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB and 2 GB unbuffered non ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets e Due to chipset resource allocation the system may detect less than 4 GB system memory when you installed two 2 GB DDR2 memory modules e For optimum compatibility we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor Visit the ASUS website www asus com for the latest Qualified Vendors List 1 12 Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 7 3 DDR2 Qualified Vendors List The following table lists the memory modules that have been tested and qualified for use with this motherboard Visit the ASUS website www asus com for the latest DDR2 DIMM modules for this motherboard DDR2 533 Qualified Vendors List DIMM support Size Vendor Side s Component A B 256MB KINGSTON E5116AF 5C E SS KVR533D2N4 256 e e 512MB KINGSTON HYB18T512800AF37 SS KVR533D2
41. The motherboard supports the AMD Cool n Quiet Technology which monitors system operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and frequency for a cool and quiet operating environment DDR2 800MHz memory suppor DDR2 is the next generation memory technology to replace the current DDR With the highest speed up to 800MHz DDR2 memory provides great performance for 3D graphics and other memory demanding applications PCI Express interface RE Pu The motherboard fully supports PCI Express the latest I O interconnect technology that speeds up the PCI bus PCI Express features point to point serial interconnections between devices and allows higher clockspeeds by carrying data in packets This high speed interface is software compatible with existing PCI specifications See page 1 19 for details USB 2 0 technology T The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus USB 2 0 specification dramatically increasing the connection speed from the 12 Mbps bandwidth on USB 1 1 to a fast 480 Mbps on USB 2 0 USB 2 0 is backward compatible with USB 1 1 See pages 1 23 and 1 28 for details 10 100 Mbps LAN Easy connectivity to your network or broadband connection with the onboard LAN port lets you take gaming online without buying expensive additional LAN cards See pages 1 22 for details ASUS M2V MX 1 3 1 3 2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is a user friendly BIOS update utility Simply press the predefined h
42. 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 e You must install a PSU with a higher power rating if you intend to install additional devices EATX12V 12V d 12V DC GND E r EATXPWR 1 3 Volts Ground dri 12 Volts 9 e 5 Volts i g 12 Volts 2 5 Volts B 5V Standby 5 5 Volts q J Power 1 x 5 Volts M2V MX Ground Ground 5 Volts 2 Ground Ground 2 Ground mm mm 5 Volts 2 PSONZ Ground Ground M2V MX ATX Power Connector volts 12 Volts 3 Volts 3 Volts 1 30 Chapter 1 Product introduction 10 System panel connector 20 8 pin PANEL This connector supports several chassis mounted functions
43. 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 Some of the navigation keys differ from one screen to another Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 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 11 10 19 S em Date Thu 03 27 2003 Legacy Diskette A 1 44M 3 5 in y Diskette Disabled The other items Advanced Power Boot and Exit on the menu bar have their respective menu items Main menu items 2 2 5 Sub menu items An item with a sub menu on any menu screen is distinguished by a solid triangle before the item To display the sub menu select the item and press Enter 2 2 6 Configuration fields These fields show the values for the menu items If an item is user configurable you may change the value of the field opposite the item You can not select an item that is not user configurable A configurable field is enclosed in brackets and is highlighted when selected To change the value of a field select it then press Enter to display a list of options Refer to 2 2 7 Pop up window 2 2 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 Advanced Chipset settings WARNING Setting wrong va may cause
44. arate 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 L1 a lh CPU Fan CPU Heatsink Retention Module Base Retention bracket 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 Your boxed CPU heatsink fan assembly should come with installation 1 10 Chapter 1 Product introduction 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 Make sure 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 ASUS M2V MX 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 DD
45. ard 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 option or if you press F5 a confirmation window appears Select Yes to load default values Select Exit Saving Changes or make other changes before saving the values to the non volatile RAM 2 42 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package Software support 3 2 3 1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows 2000 XP operating systems OS Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your hardware LA e Motherboard settings and hardware options vary Use the setup procedures presented in this chapter for reference only Refer to your OS documentation for detailed information e sure that you install Windows 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows XP Service Pack 1 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 The contents of the support CD are subject to change at time without notice Visit the ASUS website www asus com for updates
46. ation options Disabled Enabled The computer cannot receive or transmit data until the computer and applications are fully running Thus connection cannot be made the first try Turning an external modem off and then back on while the computer is off causes an initialization string that turns the system power on Power On By PCI Devices 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 ASUS M2V MX 2 21 Power On By PS 2 Keyboard Disabled Allows you to use specific keys on the keyboard to turn on the system This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the 5VSB lead Configuration options Disabled Space Bar Ctrl Esc Power Key Power On By PS 2 Mouse Disabled When set to Enabled this parameter allows you to use the PS 2 mouse to resume the system This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the 5VSB lead Configuration options Disabled Enabled Power 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 This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on t
47. cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics 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 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 Make sure 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
48. cro ATX form factor 9 6 in x 8 6 in Specifications are subject to change without notice This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports Product introduction 1 1 Welcome Thank you for buying an ASUS M2V MX 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 M2V MX motherboard Cables 1 x Serial ATA signal cables 1 x Serial ATA power cable 1 x Ultra DMA 133 100 66 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable Accessories I O shield Application CD ASUS motherboard support CD Documentation User guide 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 2 single core m 64 Sempron and dual core Athlon 64FX Athlon 64 X2 processors with 2MB 1MB 512KB L2 cache which is based on 64 bit architecture It features 2000 1600 MT s HyperTransport Bus dual channel un buffered DDR2 667 memory support and AMD Cool n Quiet Technology See page 1 8 for details Chapter 1 Product introduction AMD Cool n Quiet Technology ee
49. disk or a USB flash disk then restart the system 3 You can launch the EZ Flash 2 by two methods 1 Insert the floppy disk USB flash disk that contains the BIOS file to the floppy disk drive or the USB port Press Alt F2 during POST to display the following ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3 00 FLASH TYPE 200 00000000058 BOARD VER 0113 VER Unknown DATE 09 15 06 DATE Unknown Enter Select or Load B Backup ESC Exit Tab Switch Up Down Home End Move ASUS M2V MX 2 3 2 4 2 Enter BIOS setup program Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash2 and press Enter to enable it You can switch between drives by pressing Tab before the correct file is found Then press Enter When the correct BIOS file is found EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done A e This function can support devices such as USB flash disk or floppy disk with FAT 32 16 format only e Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure 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 u
50. e BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only and may not exactly match what you see on your screen e Visit the ASUS website www asus com to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard ASUS M2V MX 2 11 2 2 1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help Adwanecad System Time 11 51 19 Use ENTER TAB System Date Thu 08 05 2003 or SHIFT TAB to Legacy Diskette A 1 44M 3 5 in select a field Use or to Primary IDE Master ST320413A configure system time Primary IDE Slave Not Detected Secondary IDE Master Not Detected Secondary IDE Slave Not Detected 5 1 Not Detected SATA2 Not Detected IDE Configuration ex Select Screen Select Item Change Option System Information General Help and Exit Fuit Sub menu items Navigation keys 2 2 2 Menu bar 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 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 2 2 3 Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of
51. e harmful interference and e 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 reception 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 e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e ncrease the separation between the equipment and receiver e 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 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 j The use of shielded
52. e installed Configuration options 720K 3 5 in 1 44M 3 5 in 2 14 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 2 3 4 Primary and Secondary IDE Master Slave While entering Setup BIOS auto detects the presence of IDE devices There is a separate sub menu for each IDE device Select a device item then press Enter to display the IDE device information Bros SETUP UTILITY Primary IDE Master Device Hard Disk Select the type Vendor ST320413A of device connected Size 20 0GB to the system LBA Mode Supported Block Mode 16 Sectors PIO Mode Supported Async DMA MultiWord DMA 2 Ultra DMA Ultra DMA 5 SMART Monitoring Supported felect Eerren Type Auto LBA Large Mode Auto Re lect mi Block Multi sector Transfer Auto al PIO Mode Auto Tano and Feti DMA Mode Auto ES Exit Smart Monitoring Auto Enabled The values opposite the dimmed items Device Vendor Size LBA Mode Block Mode PIO Mode Async DMA Ultra DMA and SMART monitoring are auto detected by BIOS and 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
53. he 5VSB lead Configuration options Disabled Enabled 2 5 5 Hardware Monitor BIOS SETUP UTILITY Hardware Monitor CPU Temperature CPU Temperature 48 C 118 F MB Temperature 35 C 95 F CPU Fan Speed 3260RPM Chassis Fan Speed N A VCORE Voltage 1 504V 3 3V Voltage 3 360V 5V Voltage 5 160V 12V Voltage 11 328V Screen Select Smart Q Fan Function Disabled Change Opt inn General hel Saue and Exit CPU Temperature xxx F MB Temperature xxx C xxx F The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU motherboard and power temperatures Select Disabled if you do not wish to display the detected temperatures Chapter 2 BIOS Setup CPU Fan Speed xxxxRPM or N A or Ignored The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU and chassis fan speeds in rotations per minute RPM If any of the fans is not connected to the motherboard the specific field shows N A 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 detected speed VCORE Voltage 3 3V Voltage 5V Voltage 12V Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard
54. he motherboard support CD or the floppy disk that contains the updated BIOS file e Prepare the motherboard support CD or the floppy disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using this utility e sure that you rename the original or updated BIOS file in the floppy disk to 2 Recovering the BIOS from a floppy disk To recover the BIOS from a floppy disk 1 the system 2 Insert the floppy disk with the original or updated BIOS file to the floppy disk drive 3 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 Floppy found Reading file M2VMX ROM Completed Start flashing Chapter 2 BIOS Setup A 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 Recovering the BIOS from the support CD To recover the BIOS from the support CD 1 Remove any floppy disk from the floppy disk drive then turn on the system 2 Insert the support CD to the optical drive 3 utility displays the following message and automatical
55. he same steps as in setting a user password 2 36 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup To clear the supervisor password select the Change Supervisor Password then press Enter The message Password Uninstalled appears the CMOS Real Time Clock RTC RAM See section 2 6 Jumpers for If you forget your BIOS password you can clear clear it by erasing 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 Security Settings Enter to change password Supervisor Password InstalledUser Password Enter again to Not Installed disabled password Change Supervisor Password User Access Level Full Access Change User Password Clear User Password Password Check Setup User Access Level Full Access 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 change only to selected fields such as Date and Time Full Access allows viewing and changing all the fields in the Setup utility ASUS M2V MX 2 37 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 have set a password this item shows Installed
56. introduction DDR2 800 Qualified Vendors List DIMM support Size Vendor Side s Component A B 1024MB KINGSTON K4T51083QC KVR800D2N5 1G 1024MB KINGSTON Heat Sink Package KHX6400D2LLK2 1GN 512MB Qimonda HYB18T256800AF25 HYS64T64520HU 2 5 A 512MB Qimonda HYB18T256800AF25F HYS64T64020HU 25F A 256MB Qimonda HYB18T512160BF 25F HYS64T32000HU 25F B 512MB Qimonda HYB18T512800BF25F HYS64T64000HU 25F B 1024MB Qimonda HYB18T512800BF25F HYS64T128020HU 25F B 512MB SAMSUNG EDD339XX M378T6553CZ3 CE7 256MB SAMSUNG K4T51163QC ZCE7 M3781T3354CZ3 CE7 512MB Hynix 5 512821 55 564064 8 55 1024MB Hynix HY5PS12821BFP S5 512064 8 55 512 5JAIIZIDQQ MT8HTF6464AY 80EA3 1024MB MICRON 5 179000 MT16HTF12864AY 80EA3 512MB MICRON 5ZD22D9GKX MT8HTF6464AY 80ED4 1024MB MICRON 5ZD22D9GKX MT16HTF12864AY 80ED4 512MB MICRON 6CD22D9GKX MT8HTF6464AY 80ED4 1024MB MICRON 6CD22D9GKX MT16HTF12864AY 80ED4 1024MB CORSAIR Heat Sink Package 2 1024 6400 4 512MB A DATA N A M20AD6G3H3160J1E52 512MB Crucial Heat Sink Package BL6464AA804 8FD 1024MB Crucial Heat Sink Package BL12864AA804 16FD 512MB Apacer Heat Sink Package AHU512E800C5K1C 1024MB Apacer Heat Sink Package AHU01GE800C5K1C Side s SS Single Sided DS Double Sided DIMM Support A supports one module inserted in any slot as Single channel memory configuration B supports one pair of modules inserted into either slots as one pair of Dual channel memory co
57. isabled 2 34 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 2 6 2 Boot Settings Configuration Boot Settings Configuration Allows BIOS to skip certain tests while Quick Boot Enabled 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 Allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature Configuration options Disabled Enabled Make sure that the above item is set to Enabled if you want to use the Ff ASUS MyLogo 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 F1 key to be pressed when er
58. isabled Auto ASUS M2V MX 2 27 Allows you to set the front panel audio connector AAFP mode to legacy AC 97 or high definition audio depending on the audio standard that the front panel audio module supports Configuration options 97 Audio JMicron SATA PATA Controller Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the JMicron SATA PATA controller Configuration options Disabled Enabled Micron SATA Controller M IDE Allows you to set the JMicron SATA controller mode This item appears only when the JMicron SATA PATA Controller item is set to Enabled Configuration options IDE AHCI RAID Serial Port Address 3F8 IRQ4 Allows you to select the Serial Port base address Configuration options Disabled 3F8 IRQ4 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 Parallel Port mode Configuration options Normal EPP ECP EPP ECP Parallel Port IRQ IRQ7 Allows you to select the Parallel Port IRQ Configuration options IRQ5 IRQ7 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 2 4 6 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
59. ly checks the floppy disk for 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 M2VMX ROM Completed Start flashing 4 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 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 ASUS M2V MX 2 7 2 8 2 1 5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage save and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows environment The ASUS Update utility allows you to e the current BIOS file e Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet e Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file e Update the BIOS directly from the Internet and e View the BIOS version information This utility is available in the support CD that comes with the motherboard package ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider ISP
60. nfiguration Visit the ASUS website www asus com for the latest memory Qualified Vendor List QVL ASUS M2V MX 1 15 1 7 3 AN Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components Failure to do so can cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components To install a DIMM m Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket Firmly insert the DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated 7 iy DDR2 DIMM notch _ Im Unlocked retaining clip e A DDR2 DIMM is keyed with notch so that it fits in only one direction Do not force a DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the 1 7 4 DIMM e The DDR2 DIMM sockets do not support DDR DIMMs DO not install DDR DIMMs to the DDR2 DIMM sockets To remove a DIMM 2 Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM flips out with extra force Removing a DIMM Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips The DIMM might get damaged when it ap DDR2 DIMM notch Remove the DIMM from the socket Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 8 Expansion slots In the future you may need to install expansion cards The following s
61. nter Port LPT1 System CMOS Real Time Clock IRQ holder for PCI steering IRQ holder for PCI steering IRQ holder for PCI steering PS 2 Compatible Mouse Port Numeric Data Processor Primary IDE Channel Secondary IDE Channel 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices IRQ assignments for this motherboard A B PCI slot 1 used PCI slot 2 used When using PCI cards on shared 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 1 18 Chapter 1 Product introduction 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 Express specifications The figure shows a graphics card installed on the PCI Express x16 slot ASUS 2 1 9 Jumpers 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 incl
62. oard VGA graphic data Configuration options 32MB 64MB 128MB 256MB Chapter 2 BIOS Setup Hyper Transport AGP Configuration Hyper Transport AGP Configuration K8 NPT to NB Freq Auto Enabled K8 NPT to NB Freq Auto Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the K8 NPT to northbridge frequency selection by CPU capability Configuration options Enabled Disabled 2 4 5 Onboard Devices Configuration Serial ATA IDE Controler SATA OnBoard LAN Enabled OnBoard LAN Boot ROM Disabled High Definition Audio Auto Front Panel Support Type HD Audio JMicron SATA PATA Controller Enabled JMicron SATA Controller Mode IDE Serial Portl Address 3F8 IRQ4 Parallel Port Address 378 Parallel Port Mode Normal Parallel Port IRQ IRQ7 To elec Lun pbinn and Exit Exit Serial ATA IDE Controller SATA Allows you to disablel or select the Serial ATA controller mode Configuration options SATA RAID Disabled OnBoard LAN Enabled Allows you to disable or enable the onboard LAN controller Configuration options Disabled Enabled nBoard LAN Boot ROM Disabl Allows you to enable or disable the option ROM in the onboard LAN controller This item appears only when the Onboard LAN item is set to Enabled Configuration options Disabled Enabled High Definition Audio Auto Allows you to disable or set the high definition audio Configuration options D
63. on BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power I Ewi Third IDE Master Device Not Detected LBA Large Mode Auto Block Multi sector Transfer M Auto PIO Mode Auto DMA Mode Auto Smart Monitoring Auto 32Bit Data Transfer Enabled Eelect amp creaen Select Item Change Option General Hel and Exit 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 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 ASUS M2V MX 2 17 DMA Mode Auto Selects the DMA mode Configuration options Auto SWDMAO SWDMA1 SWDMA2 MWDMAO MWDM
64. onnectors comply with USB 2 0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed t gt 2 00020 020200249 in 55502 ova Q USB56 ARHAN usB78 GERED 1 pe gt Q obo Orr m t jo l0 m l 10 2 m IH i omn 0 c t 250 2529 M2V MX USB 2 0 Connectors i Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors Doing so will 4 damage the motherboard fF The USB 2 0 module is purchased separately Chapter 1 Product introduction 8 Front panel audio connector 10 1 pin AAFP This connector is for a chassis mounted front panel audio 1 0 module that supports the AC 97 audio standard Connect end of the front panel audio I O module cable to this connector cj Azalia compliant Legacy AC 97 compliant pin definition pin definition LL iz BE PRESENSE 2 JD HP HD AGND AGND NC NC C B C 2 2 Jack Sense Line out R N Line out L
65. otkey to launch the utility and update the BIOS without entering the OS Update your BIOS easily without preparing a bootable diskette or using an OS based flash utility See page 2 3 for details b CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you to restore the original BIOS data from the support CD in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted This protection eliminates the need to buy a replacement ROM chip See page 2 6 for details 9 9 ASUS Q Fan2 technology e The ASUS Q Fan2 technology smartly adjusts both the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to the system loading to ensure quiet cool and efficient operation See page 2 33 for details ASUS MyLogo 88 This new feature present in the motherboard allows you to personalize and add styles to your system with customizable boot logos See page 2 35 for details C P R CPU Parameter Recall Rie DE The C P R feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re setting to the BIOS default settings in case the system hangs due to overclocking When the system hangs due to overclocking C P R eliminates the need to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data Simply shut down and reboot the system and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for each parameter Due to chipset behavior AC power off is required prior using C P R function Chapter 1 Product introduction 1 4 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions
66. ou to enable or disable the clock generator spread spectrum Configuration options Disabled Enable 0 5096 0 25 1 00 PCI Spread Spectrum Enable Allows you to enable or disable the PCI spread spectrum Configuration options Disabled Enable Chapter 2 BIOS Setup fF The following item appears only when you set the Al Overclocking item to Manual CPU Frequency XXX 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 You can also type the desired CPU frequency using the numeric keypad The values range from 200 to 240 2 4 2 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 USB Configuration Module Version 2 24 0 11 4 USB Devices Enabled None USB 1 1 Ports Configuration Enable USB 2 0 Ports Enable Enable Legacy USB Support Enabled Port 64 60 Emulation Disabled USB 2 0 Controller Mode HiSpeed BIOS EHCI Hand Off Enabled Ge ltt fermen 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 Ports Configuration Enable Allows you to configure the USB ports Configuration options Disabled Enable USB 2 0 Ports Enable Enable
67. pecifications Configuration options No Yes 2 5 3 ACPI APIC Support Enabled Enables or disables the ACPI support in the ASIC When set to Enabled the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the RSDT pointer list Configuration options Disabled Enabled Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 2 5 4 Configuration APM Configuration Power Management APM Enabled Restore on AC Power Loss Power Off Advanced Resume Events Controls Power Ob by External Modem Dusabled Power On by PCI device Disabled Power On By PS 2 Keyboard Disabled Power On By PS 2 Mouse Disabled Power On By Alarm Disabled Errern Select ten Change 1 Hel and Exit Exit Power Management APM Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the Advanced Power Management APM feature Configuration options Disabled Enabled 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 When set to Last State the system goes into either off or on state whatever the system state before the AC power loss Configuration options Power Off Power On Last State Power On By External Modems Disabled This allows either settings of Enabled or Disabled for powering up the computer when the external modem receives a call while the computer is in Soft off mode Configur
68. rd your changes to the BIOS items P UTILITY a E Tu Exit Options Exit maystam setup after saving the Exit amp Save Changes Exit amp Discard Changes Discard Changes 10 key can be used Load Setup Defaults for tnis oparation Pressing Esc does not immediately exit this menu Select one of the options from this menu or F10 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 that the values you selected are saved to the CMOS RAM An onboard backup battery sustains the CMOS RAM and stays on even when the PC is turned off When you select this option a confirmation window appears Select Yes to save changes and exit the program prompts you with a message asking if you want to save your changes before exiting Press Enter to save the changes while exiting LA If you attempt to exit the Setup program without saving your changes 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 ASUS M2V MX 2 41 Discard Changes Allows you to discard the selections you made and restore the previously saved values After selecting this option a confirmation appears Select Yes to disc
69. ror occurs Configuration options Disabled Enabled ASUS M2V MX ART Hit DEL Message Display Enabled When set to Enabled the system displays the message Press DEL to run Setup during POST Configuration options Disabled Enabled Interrupt 19 Capture Disabled When set to Enabled this function allows the option ROMs to trap Interrupt 19 Configuration options Disabled Enabled 2 6 3 Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings Select an item then press Enter to display the configuration options Security Settings Enter to change password Supervisor Password Not Installed Enter again to User Password Not Installed disable password Change Supervisor Password Change User Password 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 have set a password this item shows Installed To set a Supervisor Password 1 Select the Change Supervisor Password item and press Enter 2 From the password box type a password combination of at least six 6 letters and or numbers then press Enter 3 Confirm the password when prompted The message Password Installed appears after you have successfully set your password The Supervisor Password item now shows Installed To change the supervisor password follow t
70. rview of the general system specifications The items in this menu are auto detected by BIOS AMI BIOS Displays the auto detected BIOS information Processor Displays the auto detected processor information System Memory Displays the auto detected system memory ASUS M2V MX 2 19 2 4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction BIOS SETUP UTILITY Hoot monks Exit JumperFree Configuration USB Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCI PnP Sereen tE Select ten Enter Go Gul Fi Fi and Exit ESC Exit 2 4 1 JumperFree Configuration Configure System Frequency Voltage Select the target CPU frequency and the AI Overclock Tuner Standard relevant parameters Spread Spectrum Enable will be auto adjusted PCI Spread Spectrum Enable Frequencies higher than CPU manufacturer recommends are not quaranteed to be Al Overclock Tuner Standard Allows selection of CPU overclocking options to achieve desired CPU internal frequency Select either one of the preset overclocking options Configuration options Manual Standard Overclock 596 Overclock 1096 Overclock 2096 Spread Spectrum Enable Allows y
71. structions that came with the heatsink package 7 Connect the CPU fan cable to the CPU FAN connector on the motherboard CPU FAN E GND CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN PWM Q e ooo oo om M2V MX 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 ASUS M2V MX 1 9 1 6 2 Installing the heatsink and fan The AMD AMD Athlon 64 FX Athlon 64 X2 AMD Athlon 64 AMD Sempron processor require a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance AN Make sure 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 e 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 e f you purchased a sep
72. 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 configure all the WARNING Setting wrong values in below sections devices in the system may cause system to malfunction YES Lets the operating Plug And Play O S No system configure Plug PCI Latency Timer 64 and Play PnP devices Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA Yes not required for boot Palette Snooping Disabled if your system has a Plug and Play operating system IRQ 3 assigned to PCI Device IRQ 4 assigned to PCI Device IRQ 5 assigned to PCI Device 1 Mee pe IRQ 7 assigned to PCI Device Change Opt ion IRQ 9 assigned to PCI Device FI IRQ 10 assigned to Device FiA and Eit IRQ 11 assigned to Device IRQ 14 assigned to Device IRQ 15 assigned to Device banira l Hal 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 installed a Plug amp Play operating system the operating system configures the Plug amp 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
73. tility e Make sure that the floppy disk is not write protected and has at least 1024KB free space to save the file e The succeeding BIOS screens are for reference only The actual BIOS screen displays may not be same as shown Copy the AFUDOS utility afudos exe from the motherboard support CD to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier 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 Press lt Enter gt The utility copies the current BIOS file to the floppy disk Chapter 2 BIOS Setup A gt afudos oOLDBIOS1 rom AMI Firmware Update Utility Version 1 19 ASUS V2 07 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 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 Write the BIOS filename on a piece of paper You need to type the exact BIOS filename at the DOS prompt 2 Copy the AFUDOS utility afudos exe from the motherboard support
74. ub sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support expansion cards Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and j Make sure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing damage motherboard components 1 8 1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card ls 5 6 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 connector 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 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 ASUS M2V MX 1 17 Standard interrupt assignments Priority Standard Function System Timer Keyboard Controller Re direct to IRQ 9 IRQ holder for PCI steering Communications Port COM1 IRQ holder for PCI steering Floppy Disk Controller Pri
75. uction 3 Serial ATA connectors 7 pin SATA1 red SATA2 red These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk and optical disk drives that allows up to 150 MB s data transfer rates faster than the standard parallel ATA with 133 MB s Ultra DMA133 If you install Serial ATA hard disk drives you can create a RAID 0 RAID 1 and JBOD configuration through the onboard VIA VT8237A Plus controller M2V MX un Q un M2V MX SATA Connectors ASUS 2 lt lt lt 0 2002002 lt lt lt 2002002 dumotumGo SATA2 r9 For detailed instructions on how to configure RAID 0 1 and JBOD refer to the RAID manual in the support CD JMicron JMB363 Serial RAID connectors 7 pin SATA E1 black SATA E2 black These connectors are for Serial ATA signal cables These connectors support Serial ATA hard disk drives that you can configure for RAID through the onboard Serial ATA RAID controller Ey
76. ude system setup information such as system passwords To erase the RTC RAM Sh us Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord Remove the onboard battery 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 Reinstall the battery Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer Hold down the Del key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re enter data 1 Except when clearing the RTC RAM never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper default position Removing the cap will cause system boot failure CLRTC v Cy 1 2 2 3 O Normal Clear RTC E e Default M2V MX Clear RTC RAM Chapter 1 Product introduction 2 Keyboard power 3 pin KBPWR This jumper allows you to enable or disable the keyboard wake up feature Set this jumper to pins 2 3 5VSB to wake up the computer when you press a key on the keyboard the default is the Space Bar This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 500 mA on the 5VSB lead and a corresponding setting in the BIOS
77. voltage regulators Smart Q Fan function Disabled Allows you to enable or disable the smart Q fan control function When this field is set to Enabled the item Smart Fan Mode appears Configuration options Disabled Enabled Smart Fan Mode Optimal Sets the smart fan mode Configuration options Performance Optimal Silent ASUS M2V MX 2 6 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options Select an item then press Enter to display the sub menu SETUP UTILITY 1 a m Tu Adsranced Boot Settings Specifies the Boot Boot Device Priority sequence Boot Settings Configuration Security dm Select Zcraeen Select Item Enter Go to BSub screen F1 Ganeral Help F10 Save and Erit ESE Exit Amarican Megatrenda 2 6 1 Boot Device Priority Boot Device Priority Specifies et RR UR sequence from the available devices 15 Boot Device 1st FLOPPY DRIVE 2nd Boot Device Hard Drive A device enclosed in 3rd Boot Device ATAPI CD ROM parenthesis has been disabled in the corresponding type menu 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 appear on the screen depends on the the number of devices installed in the system Configuration options xxxxx Drive D
78. word item and press Enter 2 the password box that appears type a password composed of at least six letters and or numbers then press Enter 3 Confirm 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 Clear User Password Select this item to clear the 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 M2V MX 2 40 2 7 Tools menu 0105 SETUP UTILITY ASUS EZ Flash 2 2 7 1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2 When you press lt Enter gt a confirmation message appears Use the left right arrow key to select between Yes or Cancel then press lt Enter gt to confirm your choice Please see page 2 2 section 2 1 2 for details ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3 00 FLASH TYPE 22202270000 222 BOARD M2V Mx BOARD Oho cele pel VER 0113 VER Unknown DATE 09 15 06 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 disca

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