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M2R-FVM
Motherboard
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E2614 First Edition May 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)
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Contents Notices ............................................................................................... vii Safety information .............................................................................viii About this guide .................................................................................. ix M2R-FVM specifications summary ....................................................... xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! ...........................................
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Contents 1.9 Jumpers .............................................................................. 1-20 1.10 Connectors ......................................................................... 1-23 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors .......................................... 1-23 1.10.2 Internal connectors ............................................... 1-24 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ........................................ 2-1 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk ..
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Contents 2.3.7 Installed Memory ................................................... 2-15 2.4 Advanced menu .................................................................. 2-15 2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration ..................................... 2-16 2.4.2 Chipset .................................................................. 2-16 2.4.3 PCIPnP ................................................................... 2-18 2.4.4 Onboard Device Configuration .............................. 2-20 2.5 Po
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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 r
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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
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About this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. How this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. This chapter also lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on the
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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: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task. NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task. Typography Bold
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M2R-FVM specifications summary CPU Socket AM2 for AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 /AMD Athlon™ 64 /AMD Sempron™ processors Supports AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet™ Technology AMD64 architecture enables simultaneous 32-bit and 64-bit computing ® Chipset ATI RS485 ® ATI SB600 HT Frequency 800 MHz /1GHz Memory Dual-channel memory architecture - 4 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support unbuffered DDR2 667/533 MHz memory modules - Supports up to 2GB system memory with dual- channel memory Expansion slots 1 x PCI Ex
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M2R-FVM specifications summary Internal connectors 4 x USB 2.0 connectors 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector for two devices 4 x Serial ATA connectors 1 x CPU / 1 x Chassis fan connectors 1 x IEEE 1394a connector 1 x S/PDIF Out connector Front panel audio connector AUX audio in connector 24-pin ATX power connector 4-pin ATX 12 V power connector System panel connector BIOS features 4 Mb AWARD BIOS, PnP, DMI, WfM2.0, ACPI 2.0c, SM BIOS 2.3, CrashFree BIOS2, EZ Flash,
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This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. Product 1 introduction
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1.1 Welcome! ® Thank you for buying an ASUS M2R-FVM 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. ASUS M2R-FVM 1-1
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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/AMD Athlon™ 64/AMD 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. DDR2 memory suppo
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IEEE 1394a support The IEEE 1394a interface provides high-speed and flexible PC connectivity to a wide range of peripherals and devices compliant to the IEEE 1394a standard. 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. S/PDIF digital sound ready The motherboard suppo
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1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you to restore the original BIOS data in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. This protection eliminates the need to buy a replacement ROM chip. ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. ASUS Q-Fan technology The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly adjusts the CPU fan speed according to the system loading to ensure quiet, c
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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 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 uni
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1.5 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it. Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 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
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USBPW56 USBPW78 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 24.5cm (9.6in) ATX12V1 CPU_FAN CHA_FAN1 SPDIF_O2 F_USB12 LAN_USB34 ATI RS485 AUDIO1 R 4Mb PCIEX16 BIOS M2R-FVM CR2032 3V PCI1 Lithium Cell CMOS Power ATI SB600 PCI2 BUZZ1 TSB43AB22A ALC883 PCIEX1 F_AUDIO1 AUX1 IE1394_2 USB56 USB78 CLRTC F_PANEL1 ASUS M2R-FVM 1-7 USBPW34 USBPW12 PASSWORD_S BIOS_R VGA1 COM1 RTL8100C SPDIF_OUT Socket AM2 DDR2 DIMM_A1 (128 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B1 (128 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_A2 (128 bit,240-pin module) SATA4 SA
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1.5.4 Layout contents Slots Page 1. DDR2 DIMM slots 1-15 2. PCI slots 1-19 3. PCI Express x 1 slots 1-20 4. PCI Express x16 slots 1-20 Jumpers Page 1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC1) 1-21 2. USB Power (3-pin USBPW12, 34, 56, 78) 1-23 3. Password Skip (3-pin PASSWORD_s) 1-22 4. BIOS Recovery (3-pin BIOS_R) 1-22 Rear panel connectors Page 1. Serial (COM1) port 1-25 2. VGA port 1-25 3. S/PDIF Out port 1-25 4. LAN (RJ-45) port. 1-24 5. IEEE 1394a port. 1-24 6. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2, 3 and 4 1-25 7. Ce
