Asus M2NPV VM User Manual

M2NPV-VM  
Contents  
Notices................................................................................................ vi  
Safety information ............................................................................. vii  
M2NPV-VM specifications summary.................................................. viii  
Chapter 1: Product introduction  
1.1  
1.2  
1.3  
Welcome!.............................................................................. 1-2  
Package contents ................................................................. 1-2  
Special features.................................................................... 1-2  
1.3.1  
1.3.2  
Product highlights................................................... 1-2  
Innovative ASUS features ....................................... 1-5  
1.4  
1.5  
Before you proceed .............................................................. 1-7  
Motherboard overview.......................................................... 1-8  
1.5.1  
1.5.2  
1.5.3  
Motherboard layout ................................................ 1-8  
Placement direction ................................................ 1-9  
Screw holes ............................................................ 1-9  
1.6  
1.7  
Central Processing Unit (CPU) ............................................1-10  
1.6.1  
1.6.2  
Installing the CPU .................................................1-10  
Installing the heatsink and fan .............................1-12  
System memory .................................................................1-12  
1.7.1  
1.7.2  
1.7.3  
1.7.4  
Overview...............................................................1-12  
Memory configurations .........................................1-12  
Installing a DIMM ...................................................1-16  
Removing a DIMM .................................................1-16  
1.8  
Expansion slots...................................................................1-15  
1.8.1  
1.8.2  
1.8.3  
1.8.4  
1.8.5  
Installing an expansion card..................................1-17  
Configuring an expansion card..............................1-17  
PCI slots................................................................1-19  
PCI Express x1 slot ...............................................1-19  
PCI Express x16 slot .............................................1-19  
1.9  
Jumpers..............................................................................1-20  
1.10 Connectors .........................................................................1-23  
1.10.1 Rear panel connectors ..........................................1-23  
1.10.2 Internal connectors...............................................1-25  
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Contents  
Chapter 2: BIOS setup  
2.1  
Managing and updating your BIOS ........................................ 2-2  
2.1.1  
2.1.2  
2.1.3  
2.1.4  
2.1.5  
2.1.6  
ASUS Update utility ................................................ 2-2  
Creating a bootable floppy disk.............................. 2-5  
ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility ........................................... 2-6  
Updating the BIOS .................................................. 2-7  
Saving the current BIOS file.................................... 2-9  
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ..............................2-10  
2.2  
BIOS setup program ...........................................................2-11  
2.2.1  
2.2.2  
2.2.3  
2.2.4  
2.2.5  
BIOS menu screen ................................................2-12  
Menu bar...............................................................2-13  
Legend bar ...........................................................2-13  
Menu items ...........................................................2-13  
Sub-menu items ...................................................2-13  
2.2.6  
Configuration fields ..............................................2-13  
2.2.7  
Pop-up window .....................................................2-14  
2.2.8  
General help ..........................................................2-14  
2.3  
Main menu ..........................................................................2-15  
2.3.1  
2.3.2  
2.3.3  
2.3.4  
2.3.5  
2.3.6  
2.3.7  
2.3.8  
System Time.........................................................2-15  
System Date .........................................................2-15  
Legacy Diskette A ................................................2-15  
Primary and Secondary IDE Master/Slave.............2-15  
First, Second, Third, Fourth SATA Master ............2-18  
HDD SMART Monitoring ........................................2-19  
Installed Memory ..................................................2-19  
Usable Memory .....................................................2-19  
2.4  
Advanced menu..................................................................2-20  
2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration .....................................2-20  
2.4.2  
2.4.3  
2.4.4  
2.4.5  
2.4.6  
AI NET2 ................................................................2-22  
CPU Configuration.................................................2-22  
Chipset .................................................................2-24  
PCIPnP...................................................................2-25  
Onboard Devices Configuration ............................2-26  
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2.5  
Power menu........................................................................2-30  
2.5.1  
2.5.2  
2.5.3  
2.5.4  
ACPI Suspend Type...............................................2-30  
ACPI APIC Support ................................................2-30  
APM Configuration ................................................2-30  
Hardware Monitor .................................................2-33  
2.6  
Boot menu ..........................................................................2-34  
2.6.1  
2.6.2  
2.6.3  
2.6.4  
2.6.5  
2.6.6  
Boot Device Priority..............................................2-34  
Removable Drives .................................................2-34  
Hard Disk Drives ...................................................2-35  
CDROM Drives .......................................................2-35  
Boot Settings Configuration .................................2-35  
Security ................................................................2-38  
2.7  
2.8  
Tools menu.........................................................................2-40  
2.7.1  
2.7.2  
ASUS O.C. Profile ..................................................2-40  
ASUS EZ Flash 2 ...................................................2-42  
Exit menu ...........................................................................2-43  
Chapter 3: Software support  
3.1  
Installing an operating system ............................................. 3-2  
3.2  
Support CD information........................................................ 3-2  
3.2.1  
3.2.2  
3.2.3  
3.2.4  
3.2.5  
3.2.6  
3.2.7  
Running the support CD ......................................... 3-2  
Drivers menu .......................................................... 3-3  
Utilities menu.......................................................... 3-4  
Make Disk menu...................................................... 3-5  
Manual menu........................................................... 3-6  
ASUS Contact information...................................... 3-7  
Other information ................................................... 3-7  
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Notices  
Federal Communications Commission Statement  
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to  
the following two conditions:  
This device may not cause harmful interference, and  
This device must accept any interference received including interference  
that may cause undesired operation.  
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a  
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are  
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a  
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio  
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with  
manufacturer’s instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio  
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not  
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful  
interference to radio or television 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:  
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.  
Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to  
which the receiver is connected.  
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.  
The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics  
card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or  
modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party  
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate  
this equipment.  
Canadian Department of Communications Statement  
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise  
emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference  
Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.  
This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian  
ICES-003.  
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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.  
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.  
The symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product  
(electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in municipal  
waste. Please check local regulations for disposal of electronic products.  
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M2NPV-VM specifications summary  
Support AMD socket AM2 for AMD Athlon™ 64FX/  
Athlon™ 64 X2/Athlon™ 64/Sempron processors  
AMD64 architecture enables simultaneous 32-bit and  
64-bit computing  
CPU  
Supports AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet™ Technology  
AMD Live!™ Ready  
Chipset  
Northbridge: NVIDIA® GeForce™ 6150 GPU  
Southbridge: NVIDIA® nForce™430 MCP  
2000/1600 MT/s  
Front Side Bus  
Memory  
Dual-channel memory architecture  
4 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support up to 8 GB of  
unbufferred ECC/non-ECC 800/667/533 MHz  
DDR2 memory modules  
1 x PCI Express™ x16 slot  
1 x PCI Express™ x1 slot  
2 x PCI slots  
Expansion slots  
Graphics  
Integrated in the NVIDIA® GeForce™ 6 Graphics  
Processing Unit (GPU)  
Dual VGA output: DVI-D and RGB  
High definition video processing with maximum  
resolution of 1920 x 1440 pixels (@75Hz) for RGB  
display  
Note: DVI-D only supports digital display. You  
cannot convert DVI-D to output RGB signal to  
CRT display.  
TV-out: SDTV& HDTV (with TV-Out module)  
Note: RGB and TV-Out cannot be used simultaneously.  
NVIDIA® nForce™430 media and communications  
processor (MCP) supports:  
Storage  
- 2 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66/33 interfaces for four  
(4) hard disk drives  
- 4 x Serial ATA 3 Gb/s hard disk drives supporting  
RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, RAID 5, and JBOD  
configuration  
High Definition  
Audio  
SoundMAX® ADI AD1986A 5.1-channel CODEC  
Supports Jack Sensing technology  
S/PDIF out interface  
NVIDIA® nForce™430 built-in Gigabit MAC with external  
Marvell® PHY  
LAN  
USB  
Supports up to 8 USB 2.0 ports  
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IEEE 1394  
TI IEEE 1394a controller supports:  
- 2 x IEEE 1394a ports  
Manageability  
Special features  
WfM2.0, DMI2.0, WOL by PME, WOR, PXE, Chassis  
Intrusion  
ASUS Q-Fan 2  
ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall)  
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2  
ASUS EZ Flash 2  
ASUS O.C. Profile  
ASUS MyLogo™  
Stepless Frequency Selection (SFS) allows FSB tuning  
from 200 MHz to 400 MHz at 1 MHz increment  
Note: ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 and ASUS EZ Flash 2 only  
support VGA/RGB output.  
BIOS features  
Rear panel  
4 Mb Flash ROM, Award BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, ACPI  
2.0, SM BIOS 2.3  
1 x Parallel port  
1 x IEEE 1394a port  
1 x LAN (RJ-45) port  
4 x USB 2.0 ports  
1 x VGA/RGB Out port  
1 x VGA/DVI-D port  
1 x PS/2 keyboard port  
1 x PS/2 mouse port  
5.1-channel audio ports  
Internal  
1 x IEEE 1394a connector  
connectors  
1 x Front panel audio connector  
1 x CD audio in connector  
1 x Chassis intrusion connector  
1 x Game/MIDI connector  
1 x CPU fan connector  
2 x Chassis fan connectors  
1 x Floppy disk drive connector  
2 x COM connectors  
1 x Primary IDE connector  
1 x Secondary IDE connector  
1 x S/PDIF Out connector  
1 x TV Out connector  
4 x Serial ATA connectors  
2 x USB 2.0 connectors for 4 additional USB 2.0 ports  
1 x 24-pin ATX power connector  
1 x 4-pin x ATX 12V power connector  
1 x System panel connector  
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M2NPV-VM specifications summary  
Power  
ATX power supply (with 24-pin and 4-pin 12 V plugs)  
Requirement  
ATX 12 V 2.0 compliant  
Form Factor  
uATX: 9.6 in. x 9.6 in. (24.5cm x 24.5cm)  
Support CD  
contents  
Device drivers  
ASUS PC Probe II  
AMD Cool ‘n’Quiet™ utility  
ASUS Live Update utility  
Anti-virus software (OEM version)  
*Specifications are subject to change without notice.  
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This chapter describes the motherboard  
features and the new technologies  
it supports.  
Product  
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introduction  
1.1 Welcome!  
Thank you for buying an ASUS® M2NPV-VM 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  
Cables  
ASUS M2NPV-VM motherboard  
2 x Serial ATA signal cables  
1 x Serial ATA power cable for two Serial ATA devices  
1 x IEEE 1394a module  
1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable  
1 x IDE cable  
1 x Floppy disk drive cable  
Accessories  
I/O shield  
1 x HDTV/AV/S output module  
Application CD  
Documentation  
ASUS motherboard support CD  
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 AM2 single-core Athlon 64/  
Sempron and dual-core Athlon 64 X2/Athlon 64 FX 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 800  
memory support and AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet Technology. See page 1-10 for  
details.  
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AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet Technology  
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. See page 2-23 for  
details.  
NVIDIA® GeForce™ 6150 GPU  
and NVIDIA® nForce™ 430 MCP chipsets  
The NVIDIA® GeForce™ 6150 graphics processing unit (GPU) Northbridge  
supports Microsoft® DirectX 9.0 Shader Model 3.0, dual VGA out (RGB and  
DVI-D), NVIDIA® PureVideo Technology with unprecedented integrated  
video quality, TV-out, and PCI Express interface.  
The NVIDIA® nForce™ 430 media and communications processor (MCP)  
Southbridge delivers NVIDIA® Gigabit and NVIDIA® MediaShield storage  
management technology allowing easy RAID configuration (RAID 0, RAID 1,  
RAID 0+1, RAID 5, and JBOD) for Serial ATA 3Gb/s.  
DDR2 memory support  
The motherboard supports DDR2 memory which features data transfer  
rates of 800MHz/667 MHz/533 MHz to meet the higher bandwidth  
requirements of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet  
applications. The dual-channel DDR2 architecture doubles the bandwidth of  
your system memory to boost system performance, eliminating  
bottlenecks with peak bandwidths of up to 12.8 GB/s. See pages 1-14 to  
1-15 for details.  
PCI Express™ interface  
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.  
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Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology  
The motherboard supports next-generation SATA hard drives based on the  
new SATA 3Gb/s storage specification. The onboard NVIDIA® nForce 430  
MCP southbridge allows RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, RAID 5, and JBOD  
configurations for four SATA connectors.  
IEEE 1394a support  
The IEEE 1394a interface provides high-speed and flexible PC connectivity  
to a wide range of peripherals and devices compliant to IEEE 1394a  
standards. The IEEE 1394a interface allows up to 400 Mbps transfer rates  
through simple, low-cost, high-bandwidth asynchronous (real-time) data  
interfacing between computers, peripherals, and consumer electronic  
devices such as camcorders, VCRs, printers,TVs, and digital cameras. See  
page 1-30 for details.  
HDTV output  
The motherboard features the NVIDIA® GeForce6150 chipset that supports  
superior HDTV-out functionality with a higher resolution to 1080i and 720p  
format, which are clearer than traditional formats allow. ASUS M2NPV-VM  
motherboard bundles a HDTV-out module that helps you enjoy the high-  
quality scaling and filtering technology.  
Gigabit LAN solution  
NVIDIA® Gb LAN controller delivers transfer speeds up to ten times faster  
than conventional 10/100 Ethernet connections. Gigabit LAN is the  
networking standard for the early future and is ideal for handling large  
amounts of data such as video, audio, and voice.  
USB 2.0 technology  
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 1-24 and 1-29 for details.  
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High Definition Audio  
SoundMAX is the highest performing, most reliable and user-friendly PC  
audio solution for business professionals, audiophiles, musicians, and  
gamers. Hear crystal-clear quality from all your audio - MP3 playback, home  
theatre, advanced gaming, VOIP and more, and never worry - SoundMAX  
high-definition audio is there to enhance your experience!  
1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features  
ASUS 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 BIOS chip. See page 2-10 for  
details.  
ASUS EZ Flash 2  
With the ASUS EZ Flash, you can easily update the system BIOS even  
before loading the operating system. No need to use a DOS-based utility or  
boot from a floppy disk. See page 2-6 for details.  
ASUS O.C. Profile  
The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. Profile that allows users to  
conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. The BIOS settings can be  
stored in the CMOS or a separate file, giving users freedom to share  
distribute their favorite overclocking settings.  
ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology  
The ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology smartly adjusts the fan speeds according to  
the system loading to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation.  
See page 2-33 for details.  
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C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall)  
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.  
ASUS MyLogo™  
This feature allows you to personalize and add style to your system with  
customizable boot logos. See page 2-37 for details.  
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1.4 Before you proceed  
Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard  
components or change any motherboard settings.  
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  
LED.  
SB_PWR  
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ON  
OFF  
Standby  
Power  
Powered  
Off  
M2NPV-VM Onboard LED  
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1.5 Motherboard overview  
1.5.1 Motherboard layout  
24.5cm (9.6in)  
PS/2KBMS  
T: Mouse  
KBPWR  
PWR_FAN  
B: Keyboard  
CPU_FAN  
ATX12V  
Super  
I/O  
DVI  
USBPW12  
VGA  
F_USB12  
CHA_FAN1  
LAN_USB34  
USBPW34  
nVIDIA®  
GeForce™6150  
Top:Line In  
Center:Line Out  
Bottom:Mic In  
TV_OUT  
4Mb  
BIOS  
PCIEX1_1  
CHA_FAN2  
M2NPV-VM  
88E1116  
PCIEX16  
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nVIDIA®  
nForce™430  
PCI1  
TSB43AB22A  
SB_PWR  
PCI2  
CR2032 3V  
Lithium Cell  
CMOS Power  
AD  
1986A  
USBPW78  
USBPW56  
CD  
AAFP  
IE1394_1  
CHASSIS  
PANEL  
SPDIF_OUT  
CLRTC  
USB56  
USB78  
COM2  
COM1  
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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 eight (8) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the  
motherboard to the chassis.  
Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard.  
Place this side towards  
the rear of the chassis  
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1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU)  
The motherboard comes with a 940-pin AM2 socket designed for the AMD  
Athlon™ 64 X2/Athlon™ 64/Athlon™ FX/Sempron™ processor.  
The AM2 socket has a different pinout from the 940-pin socket  
designed for the AMD Opteron™ processor. Make sure you use a CPU is  
designed for the AM2 socket. The CPU fits in only one correct  
orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending  
the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU!  
1.6.1 Installing the CPU  
To install a CPU.  
1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard.  
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M2NPV-VM CPU Socket AM2  
2. Unlock the socket by pressing  
the lever sideways, then lift it up  
to a 90°-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.  
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