Summary of the content on the page No. 1
M2V
User Guide
Motherboard
Summary of the content on the page No. 2
Checklist E2582 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 exten
Summary of the content on the page No. 3
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 gu
Summary of the content on the page No. 4
Safeguards Contents 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 ...
Summary of the content on the page No. 5
Contents 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 ....................
Summary of the content on the page No. 6
Contents 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
Summary of the content on the page No. 7
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
Summary of the content on the page No. 8
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
Summary of the content on the page No. 9
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 mo
Summary of the content on the page No. 10
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
Summary of the content on the page No. 11
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 2000 MT/s Memory 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 1 x PCIEX16 1 x PCIEX1 4 x
Summary of the content on the page No. 12
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 Manageabi
Summary of the content on the page No. 13
Chapter 1 This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. Product introduction
Summary of the content on the page No. 14
Chapter summary 1.1 Welcome! .........................................................1-1 1.2 Package contents ............................................1-1 1.3 Special features ...............................................1-2 ASUS M2V
Summary of the content on the page No. 15
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 p
Summary of the content on the page No. 16
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.
Summary of the content on the page No. 17
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 co
Summary of the content on the page No. 18
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/
Summary of the content on the page No. 19
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 syste
Summary of the content on the page No. 20
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
