Asus M2V User Manual

M2V  
User Guide  
Contents  
Notices........................................................................................... vii  
Safety information..........................................................................viii  
About this guide.............................................................................. ix  
How this guide is organized................................................... ix  
Where to find more information ............................................. ix  
Conventions used in this guide...............................................x  
Typography.............................................................................x  
M2V specifications summary.......................................................... xi  
Chapter 1: Product introduction  
1.1 Welcome!.............................................................................1-1  
1.2 Package contents ................................................................1-1  
1.3 Special features...................................................................1-2  
1.3.1 Product Highlights ...................................................1-2  
1.3.2 Unique ASUS features ............................................1-4  
Chapter 2: Hardware information  
2.1 Before you proceed .............................................................2-1  
2.2 Motherboard overview .........................................................2-2  
2.2.1 Placement direction.................................................2-2  
2.2.2 Screw holes.............................................................2-2  
2.2.3 Motherboard layout .................................................2-3  
2.2.4 Layout Contents......................................................2-4  
2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)............................................2-6  
2.3.1 Installing the CPU....................................................2-6  
2.3.2 Installing the heatsink and fan.................................2-8  
2.3.3 Connecting the CPU fan cable..............................2-10  
2.4 System memory.................................................................2-11  
2.4.1 Overview ...............................................................2-11  
2.4.2 Memory configurations..........................................2-12  
2.4.3 Installing a DIMM...................................................2-13  
2.4.4 Removing a DIMM.................................................2-13  
2.5 Expansion slots..................................................................2-14  
2.5.1 Installing an expansion card..................................2-14  
2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card..............................2-14  
2.5.3 Interrupt assignments............................................2-15  
2.5.4 PCI slots................................................................2-16  
2.5.5 PCI Express x1 slot...............................................2-16  
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2.5.6 PCI Express x16 slot.............................................2-16  
2.6 Jumpers.............................................................................2-17  
2.7 Connectors ........................................................................2-19  
2.7.1 Rear panel connectors..........................................2-19  
2.7.2 Internal connectors................................................2-21  
Chapter 3: Powering up  
3.1 Starting up for the first time..................................................3-1  
3.2 Powering off the computer...................................................3-2  
3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function............................3-2  
3.2.2 Using the dual-function power switch......................3-2  
Chapter 4: BIOS setup  
4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS......................................4-1  
4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk...............................4-1  
4.1.2 Using AFUDOS to update the BIOS........................4-2  
4.1.3 Using AFUDOS to copy BIOS from PC...................4-3  
4.1.4 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS..............4-4  
4.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 Utilities ...........................4-5  
4.1.6 ASUS Update..........................................................4-7  
4.2 BIOS Setup program ...........................................................4-9  
4.2.1 BIOS menu screen................................................4-10  
4.2.2 Menu bar ...............................................................4-10  
4.2.3 Navigation keys.....................................................4-10  
4.2.4 Menu items............................................................4-11  
4.2.5 Sub-menu items ....................................................4-11  
4.2.6 Configuration fields................................................4-11  
4.2.7 Pop-up window......................................................4-11  
4.2.8 Scroll bar ...............................................................4-11  
4.2.9 General help..........................................................4-11  
4.3 Main menu.........................................................................4-12  
4.3.1 System Time .........................................................4-12  
4.3.2 System Date .........................................................4-12  
4.3.3 Legacy Diskette A .................................................4-12  
4.3.4 Primary and Secondary IDE Master/Slave ...........4-13  
4.3.5 System Information ...............................................4-14  
4.4 Advanced menu.................................................................4-15  
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4.4.1 JumperFree Configuration.....................................4-15  
4.4.2 USB Configuration.................................................4-15  
4.4.3 CPU Configuration ................................................4-17  
4.4.3 CPU Configuration ................................................4-17  
4.4.4 Chipset ..................................................................4-21  
4.4.5 Onboard Devices Configuration............................4-22  
4.4.6 PCI PnP.................................................................4-23  
4.5 Power menu.......................................................................4-25  
4.5.1 Suspend Mode ....................................................4-25  
4.5.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume ...............................4-25  
4.5.3 ACPI 2.0 Support .................................................4-25  
4.5.4 ACPI APIC Support ..............................................4-25  
4.5.5 APM Configuration ................................................4-26  
4.5.6 Hardware Monitor..................................................4-27  
4.6 Boot menu .........................................................................4-29  
4.6.1 Boot Device Priority...............................................4-29  
4.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration...................................4-30  
4.6.3 Security .................................................................4-31  
4.7 Tools menu ........................................................................4-34  
4.8 Exit menu...........................................................................4-35  
Chapter 5: Software support  
5.1 Installing an operating system .............................................5-1  
5.2 Support CD information .......................................................5-1  
5.2.1 Running the support CD..........................................5-1  
5.2.2 Drivers menu...........................................................5-2  
5.2.3 Utilities menu...........................................................5-3  
5.2.4 Make disk menu ......................................................5-4  
5.2.5 Manuals menu.........................................................5-5  
5.2.6 ASUS Contact information ......................................5-5  
5.2.7 Other information.....................................................5-6  
5.3 Software Information............................................................5-8  
ASUS MyLogo2™................................................................5-8  
5.4 RAID configurations...........................................................5-10  
5.4.1 Installing hard disks...............................................5-11  
5.4.2 VIA RAID configurations........................................5-12  
5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk ...............................................5-19  
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5.6 Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ Technology..............................................5-20  
5.6.1 Enabling Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ Technology..................5-20  
5.6.2 Launching the Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ software..............5-21  
vi  
Notices  
Federal Communications Commission Statement  
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject  
to the following two conditions:  
This device may not cause harmful interference, and  
This device must accept any interference received including  
interference that may cause undesired operation.  
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a  
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits  
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference  
in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can  
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance  
with manufacturer’s instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio  
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will  
not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful  
interference to radio or television 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.  
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About this guide  
This user guide contains the information you need when installing the  
motherboard.  
How this guide is organized  
This manual contains the following parts:  
Chapter 1: Product introduction  
This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new  
technologies it supports.  
Chapter 2: Hardware information  
This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to  
perform when installing system components. It includes description of  
the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard.  
Chapter 3: Powering up  
This chapter describes the power up sequence and ways of shutting  
down the system.  
Chapter 4: BIOS setup  
This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS  
Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also  
provided.  
Chapter 5: Software support  
This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with  
the motherboard package.  
Where to find more information  
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product  
and software updates.  
1. ASUS websites  
The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware  
and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.  
2. Optional documentation  
Your product package may include optional documentation, such as  
warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer. These  
documents are not part of the standard package.  
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Conventions used in this guide  
To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the  
following symbols used throughout this manual.  
DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself  
when trying to complete a task.  
CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components  
when trying to complete a task.  
IMPORTANT: Information that you MUST follow to complete a  
task.  
NOTE: Tips and additional information to aid in completing a task.  
Typography  
Bold text  
Indicates a menu or an item to select.  
Italics  
Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.  
<Key>  
Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than  
sign indicates that you must press the enclosed  
key. Example: <Enter> indicates that you must  
press the Enter or Return key.  
<Multiple key names>  
If you must press two or more keys  
simultaneously, the key names are linked with a  
plus sign (+). Example: <Ctrl+Alt+D>  
Command  
Means that you must enter the command  
exactly as shown then supply the appropriate  
values that appear in brackets. Example:  
At the DOS prompt, type the command line:  
afudos /i[filename]  
In this example, you must supply a filename for  
[filename].  
afudos /iM2V.ROM  
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M2V specifications summary  
CPU  
Socket AM2 for AMD Athlon™ 64 X2/Athlon™ 64FX/  
Athlon™ 64/Sempron™ processor  
Supports AMD 64 architecture that enables  
simultaneous 32-bit and 64-bit computing  
Supports AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ Technology  
Chipset  
VIA K8T890  
VIA VT8237A  
System Bus  
Memory  
2000 MT/s  
Dual-channel memory architecture  
4 x 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets support ECC/non-ECC  
unbuffered 533/667/800 MHz DDR memory modules  
Expansion slots  
Storage  
1 x PCIEX16  
1 x PCIEX1  
4 x PCI  
VIA® VT8237A South Bridge:  
2 x UltraDMA 133/100/66/33  
2 x Serial ATA with RAID 0, RAID 1, and JBOD  
Marvell® 88SE6121:  
1 x Serial ATA I/II  
1 x External Serial ATA 3Gb/s hard disk(SATA On-the-Go)  
Realtek® ALC660 6-channel CODEC  
Audio Sensing and Enumeration Technology  
S/PDIF out interface support  
AI Audio  
LAN  
USB  
PCI-E Gb LAN controller  
Maximum of eight USB 2.0 ports  
AI Overclocking  
Features  
CPU and Memory voltage adjustable  
SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) from 200 MHz up to  
400 MHz at 1 MHz increment  
ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall)  
Special features  
Back panel I/O  
ASUS EZ Flash  
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3  
ASUS MyLogo2™  
ASUS Q-Fan2 Technology  
ASUS O. C. Profile  
1 x Parallel port  
1 x External SATA port  
1 x PS/2 keyboard port  
1 x PS/2 mouse port  
4 x USB 2.0 ports  
1 x S/PDIF output port  
1 x RJ-45 port  
1 x 6-channel audio ports  
(continued on the next page)  
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M2V specifications summary  
2 x USB 2.0 connectors for 4 additional USB ports  
Internal I/O  
1 x CPU fan connector  
2 x Chassis fan connectors  
24-pin/4-pin ATX 12V power connectors  
CD connector  
Front panel audio connector  
System panel connector  
Chassis Intrusion  
3 x SATA connectors  
2 x IDE connectors  
1 x Floppy disk drive connector  
4Mb Flash EEPROM  
BIOS features  
AMI BIOS with enhanced ACPI, PnP, DMI2.0, Green  
PCI 2.2, USB 2.0/1.1  
Industry standard  
Manageability  
DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME  
ATX power supply (with 4-pin 12V plug)  
ATX form factor: 12 in x 8.0 in (30.5 cm x 20.5 cm)  
Power Requirement  
Form Factor  
Device drivers  
Support CD contents  
ASUS PC Probe II  
Anti-virus software (OEM version)  
* Specifications are subject to change without notice.  
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Chapter 1  
This chapter describes the motherboard  
features and the new technologies it  
supports.  
Product introduction  
Chapter summary  
1.1 Welcome! .........................................................1-1  
1.2 Package contents............................................1-1  
1.3 Special features...............................................1-2  
ASUS M2V  
1.1  
Welcome!  
Thank you for buying the ASUS® M2V 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.  
ASUS M2V motherboard  
ASUS motherboard support CD  
1 x Serial ATA cable  
1 x Serial ATA power cable  
1 x 80-conductor ribbon cable for Ultra DMA 133/100/66 IDE drives  
1 x Ribbon cable for a 3.5-inch floppy drive  
Q-connector Kit (Retail version only)  
I/O shield  
User guide  
If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.  
ASUS M2V  
1-1  
1.3 Special features  
1.3.1 Product highlights  
Latest processor technology  
The motherboard comes with a 940-pin AM2 socket that supports AMD  
Athlon™ 64 X2/Athlon™ 64/Athlon™ FX/Sempron™ processor. With  
an integrated low-latency high-bandwidth memory controller and a  
highly scalable HyperTransport™ technology-based system bus, the  
motherboard provides a powerful platform for your diverse computing  
needs, increased office productivity, and enhanced digital media  
experience. See page 2-6.  
AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ Technology  
The motherboard supports the AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ Technology that  
dynamically and automatically changes the CPU speed, voltage and  
amount of power depending on the task the CPU performs. See pages  
4-18 and 5-20.  
DDR2 memory support  
The motherboard supports DDR2 memory that features data transfer rates  
of 800/667/533 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 10.7 GB/s. See pages 2-11 to 2-13 for details.  
Serial ATA Technology Support  
The motherboard supports the Serial ATA technology through the Serial  
ATA interfaces and the VIA VT8237A. The SATA specification allows  
for thinner, more flexible cables with lower pin count, reduced voltage  
requirement, and up to 150 MB/s data transfer rate.  
The motherboard also supports the Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s technology  
through the Serial ATA interfaces and the Marvell® 88SE6121 chipset.  
The Serial ATA 3 Gb/s specification provides twice the bandwidth of the  
current Serial ATA products with a host of new features, including Power  
Management (PM) Implementation Algorithm. Serial ATA allows for thinner,  
more flexible cables with lower pin count and reduced voltage required.  
See pages 2-21, 2-23, and 2-24 for details.  
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Chapter 1: Product introduction  
Serial ATA support  
The motherboard provides a high-performance Serial ATA RAID controller  
that enhances hard disk performance and data backup protection without  
the cost of additional RAID cards.  
The onboard VIA VT8237A RAID controller provides RAID 0, RAID 1, and  
JBOD configuration to two Serial ATA connectors. The onboard Marvell  
88SE6121 controller supports two additional SATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors.  
See pages 2-23 and 5-10.  
S/PDIF out  
The motherboard’s S/PDIF out function turns your computer into a  
high-end entertainment system with digital connectivity to powerful  
speaker systems. See page 2-21.  
USB 2.0 technology  
The motherboard implements the new Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0  
specification, extending the connection speed from 12 Mbps on USB 1.1  
to a fast 480 Mbps on USB 2.0 - supporting up to eight USB 2.0 ports. The  
higher bandwidth of USB 2.0 allows connection of devices such as high  
resolution video conferencing cameras, next generation scanners and  
printers, and fast storage units. USB 2.0 is backward compatible with USB 1.1.  
See pages 2-21.  
ASUS M2V  
1-3  
1.3.2 Unique ASUS features  
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 the freedom to  
share and distribute their favorite overclocking settings. See page 4-34.  
6-channel audio  
The motherboard comes with the Realtek ALC660 audio CODEC that  
provides 6-channel audio, audio jack-sensing and enumeration technology,  
and S/PDIF out support. See page 2-19 for details.  
ASUS Q-Fan2 technology  
The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly adjusts the CPU and Chassis fan  
speed according to the system load and temperature to ensure quiet, cool,  
and efficient operation. See page 4-28.  
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3  
The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to restore corrupted BIOS data  
from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. This utility saves users  
the cost and hassle of buying a replacement BIOS chip. See page 4-5 for  
details.  
AI Overclocking  
This feature allows convenient overclocking up to 30% (depending on  
the installed CPU and DRAM) to enhance system performance while  
maintaining system stability. See page 4-15.  
ASUS Q-Connector  
The ASUS Q-Connector allows you to connect or disconnect chassis front  
panel cables in one easy step with one complete module. This unique  
adapter eliminates the trouble of plugging in one cable at a time, making  
connection quick and accurate. See page 2-29.  
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Chapter 1: Product introduction  
ASUS MyLogo2™  
This new feature present in the motherboard allows you to personalize and  
add style to your system with customizable boot logos. See pages 4-30,  
5-7.  
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 reboot the  
system to restore the previously saved settings. See page 2-18.  
ASUS EZ Flash BIOS  
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 4-4.  
ASUS M2V  
1-5  
Chapter 2  
This chapter lists the hardware setup  
procedures that you have to perform when  
installing system components. It includes  
description of the jumpers and connectors  
on the motherboard.  
Hardware information  
Chapter summary  
2.1 Before you proceed.........................................2-1  
2.2 Motherboard overview....................................2-2  
2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU).......................2-6  
2.4 System memory.............................................2-11  
2.5 Expansion slots.............................................2-14  
2.6 Jumpers .........................................................2-17  
2.7 Connectors ....................................................2-19  
ASUS M2V motherboard  
2.1 Before you proceed  
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  
to 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. When lit, this green  
LED indicates that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode,  
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.  
M2V  
SB_PWR  
ON  
Standby  
Power  
OFF  
Powered  
Off  
M2V Onboard LED  
ASUS M2V  
2-1  
2.2 Motherboard overview  
Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis  
to ensure that the motherboard fits into it.  
Unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard.  
Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and damage  
motherboard components.  
2.2.1 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.  
2.2.2 Screw holes  
Place nine (6) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the  
motherboard to the chassis.  
Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard.  
20.5cm (8.0in)  
Place this side towards  
the rear of the chassis  
M2V  
PCIEX16_1  
2-2  
Chapter 2: Hardware information  
2.2.3 Motherboard layout  
20.5cm (8.0in)  
KBPWR  
PS/2KBMS  
T: Mouse  
B: Keyboard  
SPDIF_O1  
F_USB12  
Bottom:  
Top:  
ATX12V  
USB3  
RJ-45  
USB4  
Top:Line In  
Center:Line Out  
Below:Mic In  
Marvell  
88SE6121  
VIA  
K8T890  
SATA_RAID1  
LAN  
CR2032 3V  
Lithium Cell  
CMOS Power  
PCIEX1_1  
M2V  
PCIEX16_1  
PCI1  
SUPER I/O  
PCI2  
VT8237A  
USB78  
PCI3  
4Mb  
BIOS  
CLRTC  
SB_PWR  
ALC660  
CHASSIS  
CD  
PCI4  
CHA_FAN2  
USBPW2  
USB56  
FLOPPY  
COM1  
SPDIF_OUT  
PANEL  
AAFP  
ASUS M2V  
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2.2.4 Layout Contents  
Slots  
Page  
1. DDR2 DIMM slots  
2. PCI slots  
2-11  
2-16  
2-16  
2-16  
3. PCI Express x 1 slot  
4. PCI Express x 16 slot  
Jumpers  
Page  
1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC)  
2-17  
2-18  
2-18  
2. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR)  
3. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPWR1, USBPWR2)  
Rear Panel Connectors  
Page  
1. PS/2 mouse port  
2. Parallel port  
2-19  
2-19  
2-19  
2-19  
2-19  
2-19  
2-20  
2-20  
2-20  
2-20  
2-20  
3. Gigabit LAN port (RJ-45)  
4. Line In port  
5. Line Out port  
6. Microphone port  
7. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4  
8. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2  
9. External SATA port  
10. S/PDIF coaxial cable jack  
11. PS/2 keyboard port  
2-4  
Chapter 2: Hardware information  
Internal Connectors  
Page  
1. Primary IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE)  
2. Secondary IDE connector (40-1 pin SEC_IDE)  
3. Floppy disk connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY)  
4. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2)  
2-21  
2-21  
2-22  
2-22  
5. Marvell® 88SE6121 Serial ATA RAID  
connector (7-pin SATA_RAID1)  
2-23  
2-24  
2-24  
2-24  
2-25  
2-25  
2-26  
2-27  
2-27  
6. CPU fan connector (4-pin CPU_FAN)  
7. Chassis fan connector (3-pin CHA_FAN)  
8. CD connector (4-pin CD)  
9. ATX power connector (24-pin ATXPWR)  
10. ATA 12V power connector (4-pin ATX12V)  
11. USB headers (10-1 pin USB56, USB78)  
12. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin FP_AUDIO)  
13. System panel connector (20-pin PANEL)  
- System power LED (3-pin PLED)  
- System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER)  
- Reset switch (2-pin RESET)  
- ATX Power switch (2-pin PWRSW)  
- Hard Disk activity LED (2-pin IDE_LED)  
14. Q-connector  
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2.3 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!  
2.3.1 Installing the CPU  
To install a CPU:  
1.  
Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard.  
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2.  
Unlock the socket by pressing the  
lever sideways, then lift it up to a  
90º- 100º angle.  
Socket lever  
Make sure that the socket lever is lifted up to 90º-100º angle; otherwise, the  
CPU will not fit in completely.  
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3.  
4.  
Position the CPU above the socket  
such that the CPU corner with the  
gold triangle matches the socket  
corner with a small triangle.  
Carefully insert the CPU into the  
socket until it fits in place.  
Gold triangle  
Small triangle  
5.  
6.  
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.  
Install a CPU heatsink and fan  
following the instructions that came  
with the heatsink package.  
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