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xM2A-VM specications summary(continued on the next page)CPU Support AMD socket AM2 for AMD Athlon™ 64FX/ Athlon™ 64 X2/Athlon™ 64/Sempron proces

xiM2A-VM specications summaryManageability WfM2.0, DMI2.0, WOL by PME, WOR, PXE, WOR by PMESpecial features ASUS Q-Fan ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Re

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1Product introductionThis chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports.

1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction1.1 Welcome!Thank you for buying an ASUS® M2A-VM motherboard!The motherboard delivers a host of new features and l

ASUS M2A-VM 1-3AMD® 690G and ATI SB600 chipsets The AMD 690G Northbridge is the latest AMD chipset designed to support 800/1000MHz HT(HyperTrans

1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features Gigabit LAN solution PCI Express Gb LAN controller delivers transfer speeds up t

ASUS M2A-VM 1-5ASUS O.C. Prole The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. Prole that allows users to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS setting

1-6 Chapter 1: Product introductionOnboard LEDThe motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that the system is ON, in slee

ASUS M2A-VM 1-71.5.1 Motherboard layout1.5 Motherboard overviewBottom:Mic InCenter:Line OutTop:Line InPANELM2A-VM®CR2032 3VLithium CellCMOS PowerAAF

iiCopyright © 2007 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be repro

1-8 Chapter 1: Product introductionM2A-VM®Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard.1.5.2 Placement directionWhen installing

ASUS M2A-VM 1-91.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU)The motherboard comes with a 940-pin AM2 socket designed for the AMD Athlon™ 64 X2/Athlon™ 64/Athlon™

1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction3. Position the CPU above the socket such that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner w

ASUS M2A-VM 1-111.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fanThe AMD Athlon™ 64/Sempron™ processor require a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to

1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction2. Attach one end of the retention bracket to the retention module base.3. Align the other end of the retention

ASUS M2A-VM 1-131.7.2 Memory congurationsYou may install 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB unbuffered ECC/non-ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets.1.7

1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction• When using only one memory module, start installing the DDR2 DIMM from slot DIMM_A1 or DIMM_B1 for better overc

ASUS M2A-VM 1-15Size Vendor Chip No. CL SS/DS Part No. DIMM support A* B* C*512MB KINGSTON K4T51083QC N/A SS KVR800D2N5/512 • • •1024MB KINGSTON Heat

1-16 Chapter 1: Product introductionSide(s): SS - Single-sided DS - Double-sidedDIMM support:A - Supports one module inserted in any slot as Single

ASUS M2A-VM 1-171.7.3 Installing a DIMM1. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward.2. Align a DIMM on the socket such that the

iiiContentsNotices ... viSafety information ...

1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction1.8 Expansion slotsIn the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe th

ASUS M2A-VM 1-19* These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices.When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support “Share

1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction1.8.3 PCI slotsThe PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply w

ASUS M2A-VM 1-211.9 Jumpers1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC)This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS me

1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction2. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, USBPW5-8, USBPW910)Set these jumpers to +5V to wake up the computer from S

ASUS M2A-VM 1-23Refer to the audio conguration table for the function of the audio ports in 2, 4, or 6,-channel conguration.Audio 2, 4, or 6-channel

1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction7. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 d

ASUS M2A-VM 1-251.10.2 Internal connectors1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY)This connector is for the provided oppy disk drive (FDD)

1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction3. IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE)The onboard IDE connector is for an Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable. There

ASUS M2A-VM 1-274. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4)These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial

ivContentsChapter 2: BIOS setup2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ... 2-22.1.1 ASUS Update utility ...

1-28 Chapter 1: Product introduction5. CPU, Chassis, and Power Fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin PWR_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN1)The fan connectors suppor

ASUS M2A-VM 1-29Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard!7. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, USB9

1-30 Chapter 1: Product introduction9. Serial port connectors (10-1 pin COM1)The connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module

ASUS M2A-VM 1-3111. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V)These connectors are for an ATX power supply. The plugs from the power supply

1-32 Chapter 1: Product introduction12. System panel onnector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.• System po

2This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.B

2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS setup2.1 Managing and updating your BIOSThe following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output

ASUS M2A-VM 2-3Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using this utility.3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network

2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS setupUpdating the BIOS through a BIOS leTo update the BIOS through a BIOS le:1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows

ASUS M2A-VM 2-52. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS le to the bootable oppy disk.2.1.2 Creating a bootable oppy disk1. Do either

vContents2.5 Power menu ... 2-272.5.1 ACPI Suspend Type ...

2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS setupTo update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2:1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS le for the motherb

ASUS M2A-VM 2-72.1.4 Updating the BIOSThe Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) can be updated using the AwardBIOS Flash Utility. Follow these instruction

2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS setupDo not turn off or reset the system during the ashing process!9. The utility displays a Flashing Complete message indicatin

ASUS M2A-VM 2-94. The utility saves the current BIOS le to the oppy disk, then returns to the BIOS ashing process.3. Type a lename for the curre

2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS setup2.1.6 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utilityThe ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS 

ASUS M2A-VM 2-112.2 BIOS setup programThis motherboard supports a programmable Low-Pin Count (LPC) chip that you can update using the provided utilit

2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS setup2.2.1 BIOS menu screen2.2.2 Menu barThe menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items:Main For changing t

ASUS M2A-VM 2-132.2.4 Menu itemsThe highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specic items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the

2-14 Chapter 2: BIOS setup2.2.7 Pop-up windowSelect a menu item then press <Enter> to display a pop-up window with the conguration options for

ASUS M2A-VM 2-15F1:Help ↑↓ : Select Item -/+: Change Value F5: Setup Defaults ESC: Exit →←: Select Menu Enter: Select SubMenu F

viNoticesFederal Communications Commission StatementThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two cond

2-16 Chapter 2: BIOS setup2.3.4 Primary IDE Master/SlaveWhile entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE devices. There is a

ASUS M2A-VM 2-17CapacityDisplays the auto-detected hard disk capacity. This item is not congurable. CylinderShows the number of the hard disk cylinde

2-18 Chapter 2: BIOS setup2.3.5 SATA 1-4While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of Serial ATA devices. There is a separate

ASUS M2A-VM 2-19HeadShows the number of the hard disk read/write heads. This item is not congurable. Landing ZoneShows the number of landing zone per

2-20 Chapter 2: BIOS setup2.4 Advanced menuThe Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices.Take caution

ASUS M2A-VM 2-212.4.2 CPU CongurationSelect MenuItem Specic Help Control CPU Voltage by softwarePhoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Ad

2-22 Chapter 2: BIOS setupSelect MenuItem Specic Help DRAM timing and control Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Advanced

ASUS M2A-VM 2-23Plug & Play O/S [No]When set to [No], the BIOS congures all the devices in the system. When set to [Yes] and if you install a Plu

2-24 Chapter 2: BIOS setupPCI Latenct Timer (CLK) [64]Use <+> and <-> to adjust the value. The value ranges from 0 to 255. Maximum Payload

ASUS M2A-VM 2-25IDE DMA transfer access [Enabled]Allows you to enable or disable the IDE DMA transfer access. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enable

viiSafety informationElectrical safety• To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating th

2-26 Chapter 2: BIOS setupOnBoard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled]Allows you to enable or disable the onboard LAN boot ROM. Conguration options: [Disabled] [E

ASUS M2A-VM 2-272.5.1 ACPI Suspend Type [S1&S3]Allows you to select the Advanced Conguration and Power Interface (ACPI) state to be used for sys

2-28 Chapter 2: BIOS setupPower On By External Modem [Disabled]This allows either settings of [Enabled] or [Disabled] for powering up the computer whe

ASUS M2A-VM 2-29Date of Month Alarm [xx]To set the date of alarm, highlight this item and press <Enter> to display the Date of Month Alarm pop-u

2-30 Chapter 2: BIOS setupCPU Temperature, MB TemperatureThe onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard and CPU tempe

ASUS M2A-VM 2-311st ~ 4th Boot Device [Removable]These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices. The number of devic

2-32 Chapter 2: BIOS setup1. SATA Allows you to assign a hard disk drive attached to the system.2.6.3 Hard Disk DrivesSelect MenuItem Specic Help Ha

ASUS M2A-VM 2-33Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec) [6] Allows you to select the rate at which a character repeats when you hold a key. Conguration options: [

2-34 Chapter 2: BIOS setup2. Press any key to continue. The password eld setting is changed to Clear.

ASUS M2A-VM 2-352.7 Tools menuThe Tools menu items allow you to congure options for special functions. Select an item then press <Enter> to di

viiiAbout this guideThis user guide contains the information you need when installing and conguring the motherboard.How this guide is organizedThis m

2-36 Chapter 2: BIOS setupAlarm Time (hh:mm) 0 : 0Allows you to set the alarm time. Press <Tab> to select the eld, then use <+> or <

ASUS M2A-VM 2-37 3. Enter BIOS setup program. Go to the “Tools” menu to select “Load from File”. Press <Enter> then the setup screen will

2-38 Chapter 2: BIOS setupSelect MenuItem Specic Help Save current BIOS Prole to Prole 1.Save BIOS ProleSave to Prole 1Save to Prole 2Save to Fi

ASUS M2A-VM 2-392.7.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. When you press <Enter>, a conrmation message appears. Use the left/rig

2-40 Chapter 2: BIOS setupSelect MenuItem Specic Help This option save datato CMOS and exitingthe setup menu.Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility

3Software supportThis chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package.

3-2 Chapter 3: Software supportIf Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support CD to locate the le ASSETUP.EXE from th

3-3ASUS M2A-VM3.2.2 Drivers menuThe drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install the necessary dr

3-4 Chapter 3: Software support3.2.3 Utilities menuThe Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. ASUS I

3-5ASUS M2A-VM3.2.4 Make Disk menuThe Make Disk menu allows you to make a RAID driver disk.Make ATI RAID/AHCI DriverAllows you to create an ATI® Seri

ixConventions used in this guideTo make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual.

3-6 Chapter 3: Software support3.2.6 ASUS Contact informationClick the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also nd this inf

3-7ASUS M2A-VMTechnical support FormDisplays the ASUS Technical Support Request Form that you have to ll out when requesting technical support.Fileli

3-8 Chapter 3: Software support