ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM User Manual
M2NBP-VM CSM
Motherboard
E2732
First Edition V1
August 2006
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Contents
Notices ......................................................................................................... vi
Safety information ..................................................................................... vii
M2NBP-VM CSM specications summary .............................................. viii
Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.1 Welcome! ...................................................................................... 1-2
1.2 Package contents ......................................................................... 1-2
1.3 Special features ............................................................................ 1-2
1.3.1 Product highlights ........................................................... 1-2
1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features .............................................. 1-5
1.4 Before you proceed ..................................................................... 1-6
1.5 Motherboard overview ................................................................. 1-7
1.5.1 Motherboard layout ......................................................... 1-7
1.5.2 Placement direction ........................................................ 1-8
1.5.3 Screw holes .................................................................... 1-8
1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ................................................... 1-9
1.6.1 Installing the CPU ........................................................... 1-9
1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan .......................................1-11
1.7 System memory ......................................................................... 1-13
1.7.1 Overview ....................................................................... 1-13
1.7.2 Memory congurations .................................................. 1-13
1.7.3 Installing a DIMM .......................................................... 1-17
1.7.4 Removing a DIMM ........................................................ 1-17
1.8 Expansion slots .......................................................................... 1-18
1.8.1 Installing an expansion card ......................................... 1-18
1.8.2 Conguring an expansion card ..................................... 1-18
1.8.3 PCI slots ........................................................................ 1-20
1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slot ....................................................... 1-20
1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot ..................................................... 1-20
1.9 Jumpers ...................................................................................... 1-21
1.10 Connectors ................................................................................. 1-24
1.10.1 Rear panel connectors .................................................. 1-24
1.10.2 Internal connectors ....................................................... 1-26
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Contents
Chapter 2: BIOS setup
2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ............................................ 2-2
2.1.1 ASUS Update utility ........................................................ 2-2
2.1.2 Creating a bootable oppy disk ....................................... 2-5
2.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility ................................................... 2-6
2.1.4 Updating the BIOS .......................................................... 2-7
2.1.5 Saving the current BIOS le ............................................ 2-9
2.1.6 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility .................................... 2-10
2.2 BIOS setup program .................................................................. 2-11
2.2.1 BIOS menu screen ........................................................ 2-12
2.2.2 Menu bar ....................................................................... 2-12
2.2.3 Legend bar .................................................................... 2-13
2.2.4 Menu items ................................................................... 2-13
2.2.5 Sub-menu items ............................................................ 2-13
2.2.6 Conguration elds ....................................................... 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 System Time ................................................................. 2-15
2.3.2 System Date ................................................................. 2-15
2.3.3 Legacy Diskette A ......................................................... 2-15
2.3.4 Primary and Secondary IDE Master/Slave ................... 2-16
2.3.5 SATA 1/2/3/4 ................................................................. 2-18
2.3.6 HDD SMART Monitoring ............................................... 2-19
2.3.7 Installed Memory ........................................................... 2-19
2.3.8 Usable Memory ............................................................. 2-19
2.4 Advanced menu ......................................................................... 2-20
2.4.1 JumperFree Conguration ............................................ 2-20
2.4.2 AI NET2 ........................................................................ 2-22
2.4.3 CPU Conguration ........................................................ 2-22
2.4.4 Chipset .......................................................................... 2-24
2.4.5 PCIPnP ......................................................................... 2-25
2.4.6 Onboard Devices Conguration .................................... 2-26
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2.5 Power menu ................................................................................ 2-30
2.5.1 ACPI Suspend Type ...................................................... 2-30
2.5.2 ACPI APIC Support ....................................................... 2-30
2.5.3 APM Conguration ........................................................ 2-30
2.5.4 Hardware Monitor ......................................................... 2-33
2.6 Boot menu .................................................................................. 2-34
2.6.1 Boot Device Priority ...................................................... 2-34
2.6.2 Removable Drives ......................................................... 2-34
2.6.3 Hard Disk Drives ........................................................... 2-35
2.6.4 CDROM Drives ............................................................. 2-35
2.6.5 Boot Settings Conguration ......................................... 2-35
2.6.6 Security ......................................................................... 2-38
2.7 Tools menu ................................................................................. 2-40
2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 .......................................................... 2-40
2.8 Exit menu .................................................................................... 2-41
Chapter 3: Software support
3.1 Installing an operating system ................................................... 3-2
3.2 Support CD information .............................................................. 3-2
3.2.1 Running the support CD ................................................. 3-2
3.2.2 Drivers menu ................................................................... 3-3
3.2.3 Utilities menu .................................................................. 3-4
3.2.4 Make Disk menu ............................................................. 3-5
3.2.5 Manual menu .................................................................. 3-6
3.2.6 ASUS Contact information .............................................. 3-7
3.2.7 Other information ............................................................ 3-8
3.3 Creating a RAID driver disk ....................................................... 3-10
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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 modications
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 x it by yourself. Contact a qualied
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 qualied
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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M2NBP-VM CSM specications summary
CPU
Chipset
Front Side Bus
Memory
Expansion slots
Graphics
Storage
High Denition Audio
LAN
USB
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
Supports AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet™ Technology
AMD Live!™ Ready
Northbridge: NVIDIA® Quadro® NVS210S GPU
Southbridge: NVIDIA® nForce™430B MCP
2000/1600 MT/s
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
Integrated in the NVIDIA® GeForce™ 6 Graphics Processing
Unit (GPU)
Note:
DVI-D only supports digital display. You
cannot convert DVI-D to output RGB signal to
CRT display
NVIDIA® nForce™430B media and communications processor
(MCP) supports:
- 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 and RAID 1 conguration.
SoundMAX® ADI AD1986A 5.1-channel CODEC
Supports Jack Sensing technology
S/PDIF out interface
NVIDIA® nForce™430B built-in Gigabit MAC with external
Marvell® PHY
Supports up to 8 USB 2.0 ports
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Manageability
Special features
BIOS features
Rear panel
Internal connectors
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 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.
4 Mb Flash ROM, Award BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, ACPI
2.0, SM BIOS 2.3
1 x Parallel 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
1 x Front panel audio connector
1 x CD audio in connector
1 x Chassis intrusion connector
1 x CPU fan connector
2 x Chassis fan connectors
1 x Power fan connector
1 x Floppy disk drive connector
1 x COM connectors
1 x Primary IDE connector
1 x Secondary IDE connector
1 x S/PDIF 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
1 x TPM connector
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M2NBP-VM CSM specications summary
Power Requirement
Form Factor
Support CD contents
ATX power supply (with 24-pin and 4-pin 12 V plugs)
ATX 12 V 2.0 compliant
uATX: 9.6 in. x 9.6 in. (24.5cm x 24.5cm)
Device drivers
ASUS PC Probe II
AMD Cool ‘n’Quiet™ utility
ASUS Live Update utility
Anti-virus software (OEM version)
*Specications are subject to change without notice.
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This chapter describes the motherboard
features and the new technologies it supports.
Product
introduction
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1.1 Welcome!
Thank you for buying an ASUS® M2NBP-VM CSM 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 ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM motherboard
1 x Serial ATA signal cable
Cables
Accessories I/O shield
Application CD ASUS motherboard support CD
Documentation User guide
If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
1 x Serial ATA power cable
1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable
1 x Floppy disk drive cable
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 1-9 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 2-24 for details.
NVIDIA® Quadro® NVS210S GPU
and NVIDIA® nForce™ 430B MCP chipsets
The NVIDIA® Quadro® NVS210S 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, and
PCI Express interface.
The NVIDIA® nForce™ 430B media and communications processor (MCP)
Southbridge delivers NVIDIA® Gigabit and NVIDIA® MediaShield storage
management technology allowing easy RAID conguration (RAID 0 and RAID 1)
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 1-13 to 1-16 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
specications. See page 1-20 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 specication. The onboard NVIDIA® nForce 430B MCP
southbridge allows RAID 0 and RAID 1 congurations for four SATA connectors.
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 specication,
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 1-25 and 1-30 for details.
High Denition 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-denition audio is
there to enhance your experience!
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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
oppy disk. See page 2-6 for details.
ASUS Q-Fan 2
ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology intelligently adjusts both CPU fan and chassis fan speeds
according to system loading to ensure quiet, cool and efcient operation. See page
2-33 for details.
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
M2NBP-VM CSM
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M2NBP-VM CSM Onboard LED
SB_PWR
ON
Standby
Power
OFF
Powered
Off
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.
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Bottom:Mic In
Center:Line Out
Top:Line In
PANEL
M2NBP-VM CSM
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CR2032 3V
Lithium Cell
CMOS Power
AAFP
CHASSIS
PRI_IDE
24.5cm (9.6in)
24.5cm (9.6in)
Socket AM2
DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64 bit,240-pin module)
DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64 bit, 240-pin module)
DDR2 DIMM_B2 (64 bit,240-pin module)
DDR2 DIMM_A2 (64 bit,240-pin module)
USB12
FLOPPY
Super
I/O
4Mb
BIOS
PS/2KBMS
T: Mouse
B: Keyboard
LAN_USB34
CD
AD
1986A
PCIEX16
PCIEX1_1
PCI1
PCI2
CLRTC
USB78USB56
SATA4SATA2
SATA3SATA1
CHA_FAN1
ATX12V
SB_PWR
DVI
PARALLEL PORT
VGA
USBPW34
USBPW12
KBPWR
USBPW78
USBPW56
SPDIF_OUT
nVIDIA
®
nForce™430B
nVIDIA
®
Quadro
®
NVS210S
GPU
EATXPWR
COM1
SEC_IDE
CPU_FAN
88E1116
CHA_FAN2
TPM
PWR_FAN
1.5 Motherboard overview
1.5.1 Motherboard layout
Refer to
internal connectors.
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1.10 Connectors
for more information about rear panel connectors and
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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)
M2NBP-VM CSM
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M2NBP-VM CSM CPU Socket AM2
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 ts 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!
• Make sure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU.
• Connect the chassis fan cables to the CHA_FAN1/2 connectors to ensure
system stability.
1.6.1 Installing the CPU
To install a CPU.
1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard.
2. Unlock the socket by pressing the
lever sideways, then lift it up to a 90°
-100° angle.
Make sure that the socket lever is lifted up to 90°-100° angle, otherwise the
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CPU does not t in completely.
90°-100°
Socket lever
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3. Position the CPU above the socket
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M2NBP-VM CSM CPU fan connector
GND
CPU FAN PWR
CPU FAN IN
CPU FAN PWM
CPU_FAN
such that the CPU corner with the
gold triangle matches the socket
corner with a small triangle.
4. Carefully insert the CPU into the
socket until it ts in place.
The CPU ts only in one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the
socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU!
5. 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.
6. Install a CPU heatsink and fan
following the instructions that came
with the heatsink package.
7. Connect the CPU fan cable to
the CPU_FAN connector on the
motherboard.
Small triangle
Gold triangle
Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors
can occur if you fail to plug this connector.
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1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan
The AMD Athlon™ 64/Sempron™ processor require a specially designed heatsink
and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance.
Make sure that you use only qualied heatsink and fan assembly.
Follow these steps to install the CPU heatsink and fan.
1. Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, making sure that the heatsink
ts properly on the retention module base.
• The retention module base is already installed on the motherboard
upon purchase.
• You do not have to remove the retention module base when installing the
CPU or installing other motherboard components.
• If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure
that a Thermal Interface Material is properly applied to the CPU heatsink or
CPU before you install the heatsink and fan assembly.
CPU Fan
CPU Heatsink
Retention Module Base
Your boxed CPU heatsink and fan assembly should come with installation
instructions for the CPU, heatsink, and the retention mechanism. If the
instructions in this section do not match the CPU documentation, follow the
latter.
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Retention bracket lockRetention bracket
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2. Attach one end of the retention bracket to the retention module base.
3. Align the other end of the retention bracket (near the retention bracket lock)
to the retention module base. A clicking sound denotes that the retention
bracket is in place.
Make sure that the fan and
heatsink assembly perfectly ts
the retention mechanism module
base; otherwise, you cannot snap
the retention bracket in place.
4. Push down the retention bracket lock on the retention mechanism to secure
the heatsink and fan to the module base.
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1.7 System memory
M2NBP-VM CSM
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M2NBP-VM CSM 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets
DIMM_A2
DIMM_A1
DIMM_B2
DIMM_B1
1.7.1 Overview
The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory
Modules (DIMM) sockets.
A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a
240-pin footprint compared to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. DDR2 DIMMs are notched
differently to prevent installation on a DDR DIMM socket.
The gure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets:
Channel Sockets
Channel A DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2
Channel B DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2
1.7.2 Memory congurations
You may install 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB unbuffered ECC/non-ECC DDR2
DIMMs into the DIMM sockets.
Recommended Memory Congurations
Sockets
Mode
Single Channel
Dual-channel (1)
Dual-channel (2)
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DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2
Populated - - -
- Populated - -
- - Populated -
- - - Populated
Populated - Populated -
- Populated - Populated
Populated Populated Populated Populated
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• For dual-channel memory conguration (2), you may:
• install identical DIMMs in all four sockets OR
• install an identical DIMM pair in DIMM_A1 and DIMM_B1 (yellow
sockets) and another identical DIMM pair in DIMM_A2 and
DIMM_B2 (black sockets)
• Always use identical DDR2 DIMM pairs for dual-channel model. For
optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules
from the same vendor. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the
latest Qualied Vendors List.
Important notice on installing Windows® XP 32-bit version
If you install Windows® XP 32-bit version Operating System (OS), the limitation
of this OS version is that it may reserve a certain amount of memory space for
system devices. We recommend that you install less than 3 GB system memory
if you would like to work under Windows® XP 32-bit version OS. The excess
memory installation will not cause any usage problem, but it will not give users
the benet of manipulating this excess memory space.
Visit the ASUS FAQ site for further
explanation:
http://support.asus.com/faq/faq.
aspx?SLanguage=en-us
Under General Search, make the
selections as shown, then click Search.
Click the article titled “4GB memory
installed but less memory size detected.”
This motherboard can support 8 GB physical memory on the operating systems
listed below. You may install a maximum of 2 GB DIMMs on each slot.
64-bit
Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition
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Qualied Vendors Lists (QVL)
DDR2-800 MHz capability
Size Vendor Model Side(s) Component A B C
256 MB SAMSUNG K4T56083QF-ZCE7 SS M378T3253FZ3-CE7 •
256 MB SAMSUNG K4T56083QF-ZCE7(ECC) SS M391T3253FZ3-CE7 • •
512 MB SAMSUNG EDD339XX SS M378T6553CZ3-CE7 • • •
512 MB Hynix HY5PS12821AFP-S6 SS HYMP564U64AP8-S6 •
1024 MB Hynix HY5PS12821AFP-S6 DS HYMP512U64AP8-S6 • •
512 MB MICRON 5JAIIZ9DQQ SS MT8HTF6464AY-80EA3 • • •
1024 MB MICRON 5JAIIZ9DQQ DS MT16HTF12864AY-80EA3 • •
1024 MB CORSAIR Heat-Sink Package DS CM2X1024-6400PRO • •
256 MB A-DATA E2508AB-GE-E SS M20EL6F3G3160A1D0Z •
256 MB A-DATA E2508AB-GE-E SS M20EL6F3G3160A1D0Z •
DIMM support
DDR2-667 MHz capability
Size Vendor Model Side(s) Component A B C
1024 MB KINGSTON E5108AE-6E-E DS KVR667D2N5/1G • •
256 MB SAMSUNG K4T56083QF-ZCE6 SS M378T3253FZ0-CE6 •
512 MB SAMSUNG K4T56083QF-ZCE6 DS M378T6453FZ0-CE6 • •
256 MB SAMSUNG K4T51163QC-ZCE6 SS M378T3354CZ0-CE6 • •
512 MB SAMSUNG ZCE6K4T51083QC SS M378T6553CZ0-CE6 • •
256 MB Inneon HYB18T512160AF-3S SS HYS64T32000HU-3S-A •
512 MB Inneon HYB18T512800AF3S SS HYS64T64000HU-3S-A • •
512 MB Inneon HYB18T512800AF3S(ECC) SS HYS72T64000HU-3S-A • • •
1024 MB Inneon HYB18T512800AF3S(ECC) DS HYS72T128020HU-3S-A • •
512 MB Hynix HY5PS12821AFP-Y5 SS HYMP564U64AP8-Y5 • • •
512 MB Hynix HY5PS12821AFP-Y4 SS HYMP564U64AP8-Y4 • •
256 MB ELPIDA E2508AB-6E-E SS EBE25UC8ABFA-6E-E • • •
512 MB ELPIDA E5108AB-6E-E SS EBE51UD8AEFA-6E-E • • •
512 MB crucial Heat-Sink Package DS BL6464AA664.16FB • • •
1024 MB crucial Heat-Sink Package DS BL12864AA664.16FA • •
1024 MB crucial Heat-Sink Package DS BL12864AL664.16FA • • •
1024 MB crucial Heat-Sink Package DS BL12864AL663.16FA •
DIMM support
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DDR2-533 MHz capability
Size Vendor Model Side(s) Component A B C
256 MB KINGSTON E5116AF-5C-E SS KVR533D2N4/256 • • •
512 MB KINGSTON HYB18T512800AF37 SS KVR533D2N4/512 • • •
512 MB SAMSUNG K4T56083QF-GCD5 DS M378T6453FG0-CD5 •
512 MB Inneon HYB18T512800AC37 SS HYS64T64000GU-3.7-A • • •
256 MB Inneon HYB18T512160AF3.7 SS HYS64T32000HU-3.7-A • • •
256 MB Inneon HYB18T5121608BF3.7 SS HYS64T32000HU-3.7-B • • •
512 MB Inneon HYB18T512800BF37 SS HYS64T64000HU-3.7-B • •
512 MB Hynix HY5PS12821F-C4 SS HYMP564U648-C4 •
1024 MB Hynix HY5PS12821F-C4 DS HYMP512U648-C4 • • •
512 MB Hynix HY5PS12821FP-C4(ECC) SS HYMP564U728-C4 • • •
512 MB Hynix HY5PS12821AFP-C3 SS HYMP564U64AP8-C3 • • •
512 MB ELPIDA E5108AB-5C-E SS EBE51UD8ABFA-5C •
512 MB ELPIDA E5108AB-5C-E SS EBE51UD8ABFA-5C-E • •
256 MB Apacer E5116AB-5C-E SS 78.81077.420 • • •
256 MB KINGMAX E5116AB-5C-E SS KLBB68F-36EP4 • •
1024 MB KINGMAX E5108AE-5C-E DS KLBB48F-A8EB4 • •
512 MB KINGMAX KKEA88E4AAK-37 SS KLBC28F-A8KE4 • •
512 MB Transcend K4T51083QB-GCD5 SS TS64MLQ64V5J • • •
DIMM support
Side(s): SS - Single-sided DS - Double-sided
DIMM support:
A - Supports one module inserted in any slot as Single-channel memory conguration.
B - Supports one pair of modules inserted into either the blue slots or the black slots as one pair of
Dual-channel memory conguration.
C - Supports 3 modules inserted into both the blue and black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel
memory conguration.
Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2-800/667/533 MHz QVL.
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1.7.3 Installing a DIMM
Make sure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or
other system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both
the motherboard and the components.
1. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing
the retaining clips outward.
2. Align a DIMM on the socket such
that the notch on the DIMM matches
the break on the socket.
3. Firmly insert the DIMM into the
socket until the retaining clips snap
back in place and the DIMM is
properly seated.
• A DDR2 DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it ts in only one direction. DO
NOT force a DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM.
• The DDR2 DIMM sockets do not support DDR DIMMs. Do not install
DDR DIMMs to the DDR2 DIMM sockets.
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DDR2 DIMM notch
1
Unlocked retaining clip
1.7.4 Removing a DIMM
To remove a DIMM:
1. Simultaneously press the retaining
clips outward to unlock the DIMM.
Support the DIMM lightly with your ngers when pressing the retaining clips.
The DIMM might get damaged when it ips out with extra force.
2. Remove the DIMM from the socket.
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DDR2 DIMM notch
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1.8 Expansion slots
In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections
describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support.
Make sure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion
cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard
components.
1.8.1 Installing an expansion card
To install an expansion card:
1. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that comes with
it and make the necessary hardware settings for the card.
2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is already installed in a
chassis).
3. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you intend to use. Keep the screw
for later use.
4. Align the card connector with the slot and press rmly until the card is
completely seated on the slot.
5. Secure the card to the chassis with the screw you removed earlier.
6. Replace the system cover.
1.8.2 Conguring an expansion card
After installing the expansion card, congure it by adjusting the software settings.
1. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See
Chapter 2 for information on BIOS setup.
2. Assign an IRQ to the card. Refer to the tables on the next page.
3. Install the software drivers for the expansion card.
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Standard interrupt assignments
IRQ Priority Standard Function
0 1 System Timer
1 2 Keyboard Controller
2 – Re-direct to IRQ#9
3 11 IRQ holder for PCI steering*
4 12 Communications Port (COM1)*
5 13 IRQ holder for PCI steering*
6 14 Floppy Disk Controller
7 15 Printer Port (LPT1)*
8 3 System CMOS/Real Time Clock
9 4 IRQ holder for PCI steering*
10 5 IRQ holder for PCI steering*
11 6 IRQ holder for PCI steering*
12 7 PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port*
13 8 Numeric Data Processor
14 9 Primary IDE Channel
15 10 Secondary IDE Channel
* These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices.
IRQ assignments for this motherboard
A B C D
PCI slot 1 used — — —
PCI slot 2 — used — —
When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support “Share
IRQ” or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments; otherwise, conicts will
arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card
inoperable.
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