ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM User Manual

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M2NBP-VM CSM

Motherboard

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E2732

First Edition V1

August 2006

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Contents

Notices ......................................................................................................... vi

Safety information ..................................................................................... vii

M2NBP-VM CSM specications 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 congurations .................................................. 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 Conguring 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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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 Conguration 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 Conguration ............................................ 2-20

2.4.2 AI NET2 ........................................................................ 2-22

2.4.3 CPU Conguration ........................................................ 2-22

2.4.4 Chipset .......................................................................... 2-24

2.4.5 PCIPnP ......................................................................... 2-25

2.4.6 Onboard Devices Conguration .................................... 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 Conguration ........................................................ 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 Conguration ......................................... 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:

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This device may not cause harmful interference, and

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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:

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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

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Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

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Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

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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 modications

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 qualied

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 qualied

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 specications summary

CPU

Chipset

Front Side Bus

Memory

Expansion slots

Graphics

Storage

High Denition 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 conguration.

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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M2NBP-VM CSM specications summary

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 specications 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)

*Specications 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.

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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 conguration (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

specications. 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 specication. The onboard NVIDIA® nForce 430B MCP southbridge allows RAID 0 and RAID 1 congurations 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 specication, 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 Denition 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-denition 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 efcient 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

M2NBP-VM CSM Onboard LED

SB_PWR

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

CR2032 3V

Lithium Cell

CMOS Power

AAFP

CHASSIS

PRI_IDE

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

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

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

M2NBP-VM CSM

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 qualied 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

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 congurations

You may install 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB unbuffered ECC/non-ECC DDR2

DIMMs into the DIMM sockets.

Recommended Memory Congurations

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 conguration (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 Qualied 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 benet 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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Qualied 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 •

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 Inneon HYB18T512160AF-3S SS HYS64T32000HU-3S-A •

512 MB Inneon HYB18T512800AF3S SS HYS64T64000HU-3S-A • •

512 MB Inneon HYB18T512800AF3S(ECC) SS HYS72T64000HU-3S-A • • •

1024 MB Inneon 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 Inneon HYB18T512800AC37 SS HYS64T64000GU-3.7-A • • •

256 MB Inneon HYB18T512160AF3.7 SS HYS64T32000HU-3.7-A • • •

256 MB Inneon HYB18T5121608BF3.7 SS HYS64T32000HU-3.7-B • • •

512 MB Inneon 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 conguration.

B - Supports one pair of modules inserted into either the blue slots or the black slots as one pair of

Dual-channel memory conguration.

C - Supports 3 modules inserted into both the blue and black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel

memory conguration.

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.

DDR2 DIMM notch

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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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 Conguring an expansion card

After installing the expansion card, congure 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, conicts will

arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable.

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1.8.3 PCI slots

The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI

specications. The gure shows a LAN

card installed on a PCI slot.

1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slot

This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the PCI Express

specications. The following gure

shows a network card installed on the PCI Express x1 slot.

1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot

This motherboard has supports PCI

Express x16 graphic cards that comply with PCI Express specications. The gure shows a graphics card installed on the PCI Express x16 slot.

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1.9 Jumpers

M2NBP-VM CSM

2 31 2

M2NBP-VM CSM Clear RTC RAM

CLRTC

Normal Clear CMOS

(Default)

1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC)

This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords.

To erase the RTC RAM:

1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord.

2. Remove the onboard battery.

3. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 2-3. Keep the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the cap back to pins 1-2.

4. Reinstall the battery.

5. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer.

6. Hold down the <Del> key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to

re-enter data.

Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure!

You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking. For system failure due to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Shut down and reboot the system so the BIOS can automatically reset parameter settings to default values.

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2. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34, USBPW56, USBPW78)

M2NBP-VM CSM

M2NBP-VM CSM USB device wake-up

+5V

(Default)

+5VSB

USBPW34

+5V

(Default)

+5VSB

USBPW12

USBPW78 USBPW56

+5V

(Default)

+5VSB

31 5

642

31 5

Set these jumpers to +5V to wake up the computer from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in low power mode) using

the connected USB devices. Set to +5VSB to wake up from S3 and S4 sleep

modes.

The USBPW12 and USBPW34 jumpers are for the rear USB ports. The USBPW56 and USBPW78 jumper is for the internal USB connectors that you

can connect to additional USB ports.

• The USB device wake-up feature requires a power supply that can provide 500mA on the +5VSB lead for each USB port; otherwise, the system will not power up.

• The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in sleep mode.

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3. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR)

M2NBP-VM CSM

M2NBP-VM CSM Keyboard power setting

KBPWR

+5V

(Default)

+5VSB

This jumper allows you to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up feature.

Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) to wake up the computer when you press

a key on the keyboard (the default is the Space Bar). This feature requires an

ATX power supply that can supply at least 500 mA on the +5VSB lead, and a

corresponding setting in the BIOS.

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1.10 Connectors

11 7

2 3

9 8

1.10.1 Rear panel connectors

1. PS/2 mouse port (green).

2. Parallel port.

This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or other

This port is for a PS/2 mouse.

devices.

3. LAN (RJ-45) port

. This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area

Network (LAN) through a network hub.

LAN port LED indications

LED

LAN port

SPEED

LED

ACT/LINK

ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED

Status Description Status Description OFF No link OFF Orange Linked ORANGE BLINKING Data activity GREEN

4. Line In port (light blue).

This port connects a tape, CD, DVD player, or other

10 Mbps connection

100 Mbps cconnection

1 Gbps connection

audio sources.

5. Line Out port (lime).

This port connects a headphone or a speaker. In

4-channel/ 6-channel conguration, the function of this port becomes Front

Speaker Out.

6. Microphone port (pink).

Refer to the audio conguration table for the function of the audio ports in 2, 4, or 6,-channel conguration.

This port connects a microphone.

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Audio 2, 4, or 6-channel conguration

Port Headset 2-speaker Headset 4-speaker Headset 6-speaker

Light Blue Lime Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Pink Mic In Mic Center/Bass

Line In Surround Out

Surround Out

7. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4.

These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports

are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices.

8. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2.

These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports

are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices.

9. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port.

This 15-pin port is for a VGA monitor

or other VGA-compatible devices.

10. DVI-D Out port.

11. PS/2 keyboard port (purple).

This port connects a Digital Visual Interface (DVI-D) card.

This port is for a PS/2 keyboard.

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1.10.2 Internal connectors

M2NBP-VM CSM

M2NBP-VM CSM Floppy disk drive connector

NOTE: Orient the red markings on

the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1.

PIN 1

FLOPPY

M2NBP-VM CSM

M2NBP-VM CSM Chassis intrusion connector

CHASSIS

+5VSB_MB

Chassis Signal

GND

(Default)

1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY)

This connector is for the provided oppy disk drive (FDD) signal cable. Insert

one end of the cable to this connector, then connect the other end to the

signal connector at the back of the oppy disk drive.

Pin 5 on the connector is removed to prevent incorrect cable connection when using an FDD cable with a covered Pin 5.

2. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS)

This connector is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch. Connect one end of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch cable to this connector. The chassis intrusion sensor or switch sends a high-level signal to this connector when a chassis component is removed or replaced. The signal is then generated as a chassis intrusion event.

By default, the pins labeled “Chassis Signal” and “Ground” are shorted with a jumper cap. Remove the jumper caps only when you intend to use the chassis intrusion detection feature.

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3. IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE; 40-1 pin SEC_IDE)

M2NBP-VM CSM

M2NBP-VM CSM IDE connectors

NOTE: Orient the red markings

(usually zigzag) on the IDE

ribbon cable to PIN 1.

PRI_IDE

PIN 1

SEC_IDE

The onboard IDE connectors are for Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable(s). There are three connectors on each Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable:

blue, black, and gray. Connect the blue connector to the motherboard's IDE

connector, then select one of the following modes to congure your device(s).

Drive jumper setting Mode of device(s) Cable connector

Single device

Two devices

• Pin 20 on the IDE connector is removed to match the covered hole on the

Ultra DMA cable connector. This prevents incorrect insertion when you connect the IDE cable.

• Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for Ultra DMA 133/100/66 IDE devices.

If any device jumper is set as "Cable-Select," make sure all other device jumpers have the same setting.

Cable-Select or Master

Cable-Select

Master Slave

- Black

Master Slave

Black Gray

Black or gray

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4. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4)

M2NBP-VM CSM

M2NBP-VM CSM SATA connectors

GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1

GND RSATA_RXP1

RSATA_RXN1

GND

SATA1

GND

RSATA_TXP2

RSATA_TXN2

GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2

GND

SATA2

GND

RSATA_TXP4

RSATA_TXN4

GND RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN4

GND

SATA4

GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3

GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3

GND

SATA3

These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard disk and optical disk drives. The Serial ATA 3 Gb/s is backward compatible with Serial ATA 1.5Gb/s specication.

The current Serial ATA I interface allows up to 150 MB/s data transfer rate while Serial ATA II allows up to 300 MB/s data transfer rate, faster than the standard parallel ATA with 133 MB/s (Ultra DMA133).

If you install Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0 and RAID 1 conguration through the onboard NVIDIA® MediaShield™ controller.

Install the Windows® XP Service Pack1 before using Serial ATA.

• For detailed instructions on how to congure RAID 0 and 1, refer to the

RAID manual in the support CD.

• The RAID function of these connectors is set to [Disabled] by default. If you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, enable the

RAID Enabled item in the NVRAID Conguration sub-menu in the BIOS. See section “2.4.6 Onboard Device Conguration” for details.

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5. CPU, Chassis, and Power Fan connectors

M2NBP-VM CSM

M2NBP-VM CSM Fan connectors

CHA_FAN1

CPU_FAN

GND

Rotation

+12V

CHA_FAN1

GND

CPU FAN PWR

CPU FAN IN

CPU FAN PWM

CPU_FAN

CHA_FAN2

GND

Rotation

+12V

PWR_FAN

GND

Rotation

+12V

CHA_FAN2

PWR_FAN

M2NBP-VM CSM

M2NBP-VM CSM Digital audio connector

+5V

SPDIFOUT

GND

SPDIF_OUT

(4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN1/2, 3-pin PWR_FAN)

The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350mA~740mA (8.88W max.) or a total of 1A~2.22A (26.64W max.) at +12V. Connect the fan cables to the fan

connectors on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector.

Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufcient air ow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are

not jumpers! DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan connectors.

Only CPU Fan and CHA_Fan1 connectors support Q-Fan2 function.

6. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT)

This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port(s). Connect the S/PDIF module cable to this connector, then install the

module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis.

The S/PDIF module is purchased separately.

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7. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78)

M2NBP-VM CSM

M2NBP-VM CSM USB 2.0 connectors

USB56

USB+5V

USB_P6-

USB_P6+

GND

USB+5V

USB_P5-

USB_P5+

GND

USB78

USB+5V

USB_P8-

USB_P8+

GND

USB+5V

USB_P7-

USB_P7+

GND

M2NBP-VM CSM

M2NBP-VM CSM Internal audio connector

(black)

Right Audio Channel

Left Audio Channel

Ground

These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable

to any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the

back of the system chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specication that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed.

Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the

motherboard!

The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately.

8. Optical drive audio in connector (4-pin CD)

These connectors allow you to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card.

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9. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM)

M2NBP-VM CSM

M2NBP-VM CSM TPM connector

TPM

CK_33M_TPM

LFRAMEn

LRESETn

LAD3

+3.3V

LAD0

+3.3VXGND

GPIO2

GPIO

LAD2

LAD1

GND

SERIRQ

This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can

securely store keys, digital certicates, passwords, and data. A TPM system

also helps enhance network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity.

• The TPM module is purchased separately .

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M2NBP-VM CSM

M2NBP-VM CSM COM port connector

PIN 1

COM1

10. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1)

M2NBP-VM CSM

M2NBP-VM CSM Analog front panel connector

AAFP

Azalia-compliant

pin definition

Legacy AC 97-compliant

pin definition

MIC2

Line out_R

Line out_L

MICPWR

AGND

PORT1 R

SENSE2_RETUR

PORT1 L

PORT2 R

PORT2 L

SENSE1_RETUR

SENSE_SEND

PRESENCE#

GND

This connector is for serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis.

The serial port bracket (COM) is purchased separately.

11. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP)

This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports either High Denition Audio or AC`97 audio standard. Connect one end of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this connector.

• We recommend that you connect a high-denition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard high-denition audio capability.

• If you want to connect a high-denition front panel audio module to this

connector, make sure that the HD Audio item in the BIOS is set to [Enabled].

See page 2-28 for details.

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12. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V)

M2NBP-VM CSM

M2NBP-VM CSM ATX power connectors

EATXPWR

ATX12V

+3 Volts +3 Volts

Ground +5 Volts

+5 Volts

Ground

Ground Power OK +5V Standby +12 Volts

-5 Volts

+5 Volts

+3 Volts

-12 Volts

Ground

PSON#

Ground

+5 Volts

+12 Volts +3 Volts

+5 Volts

Ground

+12V DC

GND

+12V DC

GND

These connectors are for an ATX power supply. The plugs from the power

supply are designed to t these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down rmly until the connectors completely t.

•

We recommend that you use an ATX 12 V Specication 2.0-compliant power supply unit (PSU) with a minimum of 300 W power rating. This PSU type has 24-pin and 4-pin power plugs.

•

If you intend to use a PSU with 20-pin and 4-pin power plugs, make sure that the 20-pin power plug can provide at least 15 A on +12 V and that the PSU has a minimum power rating of 300 W. The system may become

unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate.

•

Do not forget to connect the 4-pin ATX +12 V power plug; otherwise, the

system will not boot up.

• We recommend that you use a PSU with higher power output when

conguring a system with more power-consuming devices. The system may

become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate.

•

You must install a PSU with a higher power rating if you intend to install additional devices.

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13. System panel connector (20-1 pin PANEL)

M2NBP-VM CSM

M2NBP-VM CSM System panel connector

* Requires an ATX power supply.

PANEL

PLED-

PWR

+5V

Speaker

Ground

RESET

Ground

Reset

Ground

PWR BTN

PLED+

IDE_LED-

IDE_LED+

HD_LED

PWR LED SPKR

This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.

•

System power LED (PWR_LED)

This 3-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power

LED cable to this connector. The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode.

•

Hard disk drive activity LED (HD_LED)

This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector. The IDE LED lights up or ashes when data is

read from or written to the HDD.

•

System warning speaker (SPKR)

This 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. The

speaker allows you to hear system beeps and warnings.

•

Power/Soft-off button (PWR_BTN)

This connector is for the system power button. Pressing the power button turns the system ON or puts the system in SLEEP or SOFT-OFF mode depending on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF.

•

Reset button (RESET)

This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system

reboot without turning off the system power.

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

BIOS setup

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2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS

The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic

Input/Output System (BIOS) setup.

ASUS Update

ASUS EZ Flash 2

the motherboard support CD.)

Award BIOS Flash Utility

oppy disk.)

ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2

the motherboard support CD when the BIOS le fails or gets corrupted.)

Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities.

(Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment.)

(Updates the BIOS using a oppy disk/ USB ash disk or

(Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable

(Updates the BIOS using a bootable oppy disk or

Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS le to a bootable oppy disk in

case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities.

2.1.1 ASUS Update utility

The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. The ASUS Update utility allows you to:

• Save the current BIOS le

• Download the latest BIOS le from the Internet

• Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS le

• Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and

• View the BIOS version information.

This utility is available in the support CD that comes with the motherboard package.

ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP).

Installing ASUS Update

To install ASUS Update:

1. Place the support CD in the optical drive. The Drivers menu appears.

2. Click the 3-4 for the

3. The ASUS Update utility is copied to your system.

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tab, then click

screen menu.

Install ASUS Update

VX.XX.XX. See page

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Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using this utility.

Updating the BIOS through the Internet

To update the BIOS through the Internet:

1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking

Start

Programs

Update main window appears.

ASUS

ASUSUpdate

. The ASUS

2. Select

ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 2-3

Update BIOS from

the Internet

drop-down menu, then click

option from the

3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network trafc, or

click

Auto Select

. Click

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4. From the FTP site, select the BIOS

version that you wish to download. Click

5. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process.

The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through the Internet. Always update the utility to avail all its features.

Updating the BIOS through a BIOS le

To update the BIOS through a BIOS le:

1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking

Programs

ASUS

ASUSUpdate

. The ASUS Update

Start

main window appears.

2. Select

Update BIOS from a le

option from the drop-down menu, then click

3. Locate the BIOS le from the

window, then click

Open

4. Follow the screen instructions to

complete the update process.

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2.1.2 Creating a bootable oppy disk

1. Do either one of the following to create a bootable oppy disk.

DOS environment

a. Insert a 1.44MB oppy disk into the drive.

b. At the DOS prompt, type

format

Windows® XP environment

a. Insert a 1.44 MB oppy disk to the oppy disk drive.

b. Click

c. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon.

d. Click File from the menu, then select

Disk

e. Select

then click

2. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS le to the bootable oppy

disk.

from the Windows® desktop, then select

Start

window appears.

Create an MS-DOS startup disk

Start

A:/S

then press <Enter>.

My Computer

. A

Format

Format 3 1/2 Floppy

from the format options eld,

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2.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility

The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to go through the long process of booting from a oppy disk and using a DOS-based utility. The EZ Flash utility is built-in the BIOS chip so it is accessible by pressing <Alt> + <F2> during the Power-On Self Tests (POST).

To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2:

1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS le for

the motherboard.

2. Save the BIOS le to a oppy disk, then restart the system.

3. You can launch the EZ Flash 2 by two methods.

(1) Insert the oppy disk/USB ash disk that contains the BIOS le to

the oppy disk drive or the USB port.

Press <Alt> + <F2> during POST to display the following.

ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility B316

FLASH TYPE: SST 49LF040B 4Mb LPC

Current ROM Update ROM

BOARD: M2NBP-VM CSM VER: 0201 DATE: 08/21/2006

PATH: C:\M2NBP-VM CSM

Note

[Enter] Select [S] Save [ESC]Exit [Tab]Switch [Up/Down/Home/End] Move

WIN98E <DIR>

WIN98E <DIR> NETTERM <DIR> DRIVERS <DIR> RECYCLED <DIR> WUTEMP <DIR> NEWFOL~1 <DIR> INSTALL <DIR> TEST-REB <DIR> MSDOWNLD.TMP <DIR>

BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown

(2) Enter BIOS setup program. Go to the Tools menu to select EZ

Flash 2 and press <Enter> to enable it.

You can switch between drives by pressing <Tab> before the

correct le is found. Then press <Enter>.

4. When the correct BIOS le is found, EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update

process and automatically reboots the system when down.

• This function can support devices such as USB ash disk, hard disk, or oppy disk with FAT32/16/12 format only.

• Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure!

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2.1.4 Updating the BIOS

The Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) can be updated using the AwardBIOS Flash

Utility. Follow these instructions to update the BIOS using this utility.

1. Download the latest BIOS le from the ASUS web site. Rename the le to M2NBPVM.bin and save it to a oppy disk, CD ROM or a USB ash disk in

FAT 16/12 format

Save only the updated BIOS le in the oppy disk to avoid loading the wrong BIOS le.

2. Copy the AwardBIOS Flash Utility (awdash.exe) from the Software folder of the support CD to the oppy disk, CD ROM or a USB ash disk with the latest BIOS le.

3. Boot the system in DOS mode using the bootable oppy disk, CD ROM or a USB ash disk you created earlier.

4. Under the DOS mode, use <X:> (X stands for the name

of the disk assignment) to switch to the folder of the

oppy disk, CD ROM or USB ash disk you saved the BIOS le and the Award

BIOS Flash Utility.

5. At the prompt, type

awdash

<Enter>. The Award BIOS Flash Utility screen appears.

then press

AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.17

For M2NBP-VM-CSM DATE: 04/13/2006 Flash Type - PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH

File Name to Program:

Message: Please input File Name!

6. Type the BIOS le name in

the

File Name to Program

eld, then press <Enter>.

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AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.17

For M2NBP-VM-CSM DATE: 04/13/2006 Flash Type - PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH

File Name to Program: M2NBPVM.bin

Message: Do You Want To Save Bios (Y/N)

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7. Press <N> when the utility prompts you to save the current BIOS le. The

following screen appears.

8. The utility veries the BIOS le in the oppy disk, CD ROM or a USB ash disk and starts ashing the BIOS le.

Do not turn off or reset the system during the ashing process!

AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.17

For M2NBP-VM-CSM DATE: 04/13/2006 Flash Type - PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH

File Name to Program: M2NBPVM.bin

Programming Flash Memory - OFE00 OK

Write OK No Update Write Fail

Warning: Don’t Turn Off Power Or Reset System!

9. The utility displays a

Flashing Complete

message indicating that you

have successfully ashed the BIOS le. Remove the oppy disk then press <F1>

to restart the system.

AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.17

For M2NBP-VM-CSM DATE: 04/13/2006 Flash Type - PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH

File Name to Program: M2NBPVM.bin Flashing Complete

Press <F1> to Continue

Write OK No Update Write Fail

Reset

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2.1.5 Saving the current BIOS le

You can use the AwardBIOS Flash Utility to save the current BIOS le. You can load the current BIOS le when the BIOS le gets corrupted during the ashing

process.

Make sure that the oppy disk, CD ROM or a USB ash disk has enough disk space to save the le.

To save the current BIOS le using the AwardBIOS Flash Utility:

1. Follow steps 1 to 6 of the

previous section.

2. Press <Y> when the utility

prompts you to save the

current BIOS le. The

following screen appears.

3. Type a lename for the current BIOS le in the Save current BIOS as eld, then press <Enter>.

4. The utility saves the current BIOS le to the oppy disk,

then returns to the BIOS

ashing process.

AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.17

For M2NBP-VM CSM DATE: 04/13/2006 Flash Type - PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH

File Name to Program: M2NBPVM.bin

Save current BIOS as:

Message: Please wait...

AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.17

For M2NBP-VM CSM DATE: 04/13/2006 Flash Type - PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH

File Name to Program: M2NBPVM.bin Checksum: 810DH Save current BIOS as: 0113.bin

Message: Please wait...

AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.17

For M2NBP-VM CSM DATE: 04/13/2006 Flash Type - PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH

File Name to Program: M2NBPVM.bin

Now Backup Syetem BIOS to File!

Message: Please wait...

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2.1.6 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility

The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS le when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can update a corrupted BIOS le using the motherboard support CD or the oppy disk that contains the updated BIOS le.

• Prepare the motherboard support CD or the oppy disk containing the

updated motherboard BIOS before using this utility.

• Make sure that you rename the original or updatedd BIOS le in the oppy

disk to

M2NBPVM.BIN.

Recovering the BIOS from the support CD

To recover the BIOS from the support CD:

1. Turn on the system.

2. Insert the motherboard support CD to the optical drive.

3. The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the CD for the BIOS le.

BIOS ROM checksum error, Detecting IDE ATAPI device...

When found, the utility reads the BIOS le and starts ashing the corrupted

BIOS le.

BIOS ROM checksum error, Detecting IDE ATAPI device... Found CDROM, try to Boot from it...Pass

DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so can cause system boot failure!

4. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process.

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2.2 BIOS setup program

This motherboard supports a programmable Low-Pin Count (LPC) chip that you

can update using the provided utility described in section “2.1 Managing and

updating your BIOS.”

Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard, reconguring your system, or prompted to “Run Setup.” This section explains how to congure

your system using this utility.

Even if you are not prompted to use the Setup program, you can change the

conguration of your computer in the future. For example, you can enable the

security password feature or change the power management settings. This

requires you to recongure your system using the BIOS Setup program so that the computer can recognize these changes and record them in the CMOS RAM of the

LPC chip.

The LPC chip on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. When you start up the computer, the system provides you with the opportunity to run this program. Press

<Del> during the Power-On Self-Test (POST) to enter the Setup utility; otherwise,

POST continues with its test routines.

If you wish to enter Setup after POST, restart the system by pressing

<Ctrl+Alt+Delete>, or by pressing the reset button on the system chassis. You can

also restart by turning the system off and then back on. Do this last option only if

the rst two failed.

The Setup program is designed to make it as easy to use as possible. Being a menu-driven program, it lets you scroll through the various sub-menus and make your selections from the available options using the navigation keys.

• The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply for most conditions to ensure optimum performance. If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Default Settings item under the

Exit Menu. See section “2.8 Exit Menu.”

• The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen.

• Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS le for

this motherboard and .

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2.2.1 BIOS menu screen

Conguration eldsMenu items

General helpMenu bar

Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit

System Time 15 : 30 : 36 System Date Mon, Mar 2 2006 Legacy Diskette A: [1.44M, 3.5 in.]

Primary IDE Master [ST321122A] Primary IDE Slave [None] Secondary IDE Master [None] Secondary IDE Slave [None] SATA1 [None] SATA2 [None] SATA3 [None] SATA4 [None]

HDD SMART Monitoring [Disabled]

Installed Memory 512MB Usable Memory 512MB

F1:Help ESC: Exit

↑↓

→←

Sub-menu items

Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility

Select Menu

Item Specic Help

Change the day, month, year and century.

: Select Item -/+: Change Value F5: Setup Defaults

: Select Menu Enter: Select SubMenu F10: Save and Exit

Legend bar

2.2.2 Menu bar

The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items:

For changing the basic system conguration

Main

Advanced

Power

Boot

Tools

Exit

For changing the advanced system settings

For changing the advanced power management (APM)

conguration

For changing the system boot conguration

For changing the system tools conguration

For selecting the exit options and loading default

settings

To select an item on the menu bar, press the right or left arrow key on the keyboard until the desired item is highlighted.

• The BIOS setup screens shown in this chapter are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen.

• Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS information.

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2.2.3 Legend bar

At the bottom of the Setup screen is a legend bar. The keys in the legend bar allow you to navigate through the various setup menus. The following table lists the keys found in the legend bar with their corresponding functions.

Navigation Key Function

Displays the General Help screen

<F1>

Loads setup default values

<F5>

Exits the BIOS setup or returns to the main menu from a

<Esc>

Left or Right arrow

Up or Down arrow

Page Down or – (minus)

Page Up or + (plus)

Brings up a selection menu for the highlighted eld

<Enter>

Saves changes and exit

<F10>

sub-menu

Selects the menu item to the left or right

Moves the highlight up or down between elds

Scrolls backward through the values for the highlighted eld

Scrolls forward through the values for the highlighted eld

2.2.4 Menu items

The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specic items for that menu.

For example, selecting

The other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items.

shows the Main menu items.

Main

2.2.5 Sub-menu items

A solid triangle before each item on any menu screen means that the iteam has a

sub-menu. To display the sub-menu, select the item and press <Enter>.

2.2.6 Conguration elds

These elds show the values for the menu items. If an item is user-congurable, you can change the value of the eld opposite the item. You cannot select an item that is not user-congurable.

A congurable eld is enclosed in brackets, and is highlighted when selected. To change the value of a eld, select it then press <Enter> to display a list of options. Refer to “2.2.7 Pop-up window.”

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2.2.7 Pop-up window

Select a menu item then press <Enter> to display a pop-up window with the conguration options for that item.

Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit

System Time 15 : 30 : 36 System Date Thu, Oct 20 2005

Legacy Diskette A: [1.44M, 3.5 in.

Primary IDE Master [ST321122A] Primary IDE Slave [ASUS CDS520/A] Secondary IDE Master [None] Secondary IDE Slave [None] SATA1 [None] SATA2 [None] SATA3 [None] SATA4 [None]

HDD SMART Monitoring [Disabled]

Installed Memory 256MB Usable Memory

F1:Help ESC: Exit

↑↓

→←

Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility

Select Menu

Item Specic Help

Legacy Diskette A:

Disabled ..... [ ]

720K , 3.5 in. ..... [ ]

1.44M, 3.5 in. ..... [ ]

:Move ENTER:Accept ESC:Abort

↑↓

: Select Item -/+: Change Value F5: Setup Defaults : Select Menu Enter: Select Sub-menu F10: Save and Exit

Species the capacity and

physical size of diskette drive A.

Pop-up menu

2.2.8 General help

At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item.

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2.3 Main menu

When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic system information.

Refer to section “2.2.1 BIOS menu screen” for information on the menu screen

items and how to navigate through them.

Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit

System Time 15 : 30 : 36

System Date Thu, Oct 20 2005

Legacy Diskette A: [1.44M, 3.5 in.]

Primary IDE Master [ST321122A] Primary IDE Slave [None] Secondary IDE Master [None] Secondary IDE Slave [None] SATA1 [None] SATA2 [None] SATA3 [None] SATA4 [None]

HDD SMART Monitoring [Disabled]

Installed Memory 512MB Usable Memory 512MB

F1:Help ESC: Exit

↑↓

→←

Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility

Select Menu

Item Specic Help

Change the day, month, year and century.

: Select Item -/+: Change Value F5: Setup Defaults : Select Menu Enter: Select Sub-menu F10: Save and Exit

2.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx]

Allows you to set the system time.

2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]

Allows you to set the system date.

2.3.3 Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.]

Sets the type of oppy drive installed. Conguration options: [Disabled] [720K , 3.5 in.] [1.44M, 3.5 in.]

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2.3.4 Primary and Secondary IDE Master/Slave

While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE devices. There is a separate sub-menu for each IDE device. Select a device item then press

<Enter> to display the IDE device information.

Main

Primary IDE Master

Primary IDE Master [Auto]

Access Mode [Auto]

Capacity 82 GB

Cylinder 39420 Head 16 Sector 255

PIO Mode [Auto] UDMA Mode [Auto]

Transfer Mode UDMA 6

F1:Help ESC: Exit

↑↓

→←

Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility

Select Menu

Item Specic Help

Press [Enter] to select.

: Select Item -/+: Change Value F5: Setup Defaults : Select Menu Enter: Select Sub-menu F10: Save and Exit

The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Capacity, Cylinder, Head, Sector and Transfer Mode). These values are not user-

congurable. These items show N/A if no IDE device is installed in the system.

Primary IDE Master/Slave [Auto] Secondary IDE Master/Slave [Auto]

Select [Auto] to automatically detect an IDE hard disk drive. If automatic detection

is successful, the BIOS automatically lls in the correct values for the remaining elds on this sub-menu. If the hard disk was already formatted on a previous

system, the setup BIOS may detect incorrect parameters. Select [Manual] to manually enter the IDE hard disk drive parameters. If no drive is installed select

[None]. Conguration options: [None] [Auto] [Manual]

Access Mode [Auto]

The default [Auto] allows automatic detection of an IDE hard disk drive. Select [CHS]

for this item if you set the IDE Primary Master/Slave to [Manual]. Conguration

options: [CHS] [LBA] [Large] [Auto]

Before attempting to congure a hard disk drive, make sure you have the correct conguration information supplied by the drive manufacturer. Incorrect settings may cause the system to fail to recognize the installed hard disk.

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Capacity

Displays the auto-detected hard disk capacity. This item is not congurable.

Cylinder

Shows the number of the hard disk cylinders. This item is not congurable.

Head

Shows the number of the hard disk read/write heads. This item is not congurable.

Sector

Shows the number of sectors per track. This item is not congurable.

PIO Mode [Auto]

Sets the PIO mode for the IDE device.

Conguration options: [Auto] [Mode 0] [Mode 1] [Mode 2] [Mode 3] [Mode 4]

UDMA Mode [Auto]

Disables or sets the UDMA mode. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Auto]

Transfer Mode

Shows the Transfer mode. This item is not congurable.

After entering the IDE hard disk drive information into BIOS, use a disk utility, such as FDISK, to partition and format new IDE hard disk drives. This is necessary so that you can write or read data from the hard disk. Make sure to set the partition of the Primary IDE hard disk drives to active.

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2.3.5 SATA 1/2/3/4

While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of Serial ATA devices. There is a separate sub-menu for each SATA device. Select a device item

then press <Enter> to display the SATA device information.

Main

SATA1

Extended IDE Drive [Auto]

Access Mode [Auto]

Capacity 0 MB

Cylinder 0 Head 0 Landing Zone 0 Sector 0

F1:Help ESC: Exit

↑↓

→←

Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility

Select Menu

Item Specic Help

Slects the type of

xed disk connected

to the system.

: Select Item -/+: Change Value F5: Setup Defaults : Select Menu Enter: Select Sub-menu F10: Save and Exit

The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Capacity,

Cylinder, Head, Precomp, Landing Zone and Sector). These values are not usercongurable. These items show 0 if no SATA device is installed in the system.

Extended Drive [Auto]

Selects the type of xed disk connected to the system. Conguration options: [None] [Auto]

Access Mode [Auto]

Sets the sector addressing mode. Conguration options: [Large] [Auto]

Capacity

Displays the auto-detected hard disk capacity. This item is not congurable.

Cylinder

Shows the number of the hard disk cylinders. This item is not congurable.

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Head

Shows the number of the hard disk read/write heads. This item is not congurable.

Landing Zone

Shows the number of landing zone per track. This item is not congurable.

Sector

Shows the number of sectors per track. This item is not congurable.

2.3.6 HDD SMART Monitoring [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the HDD Self-Monitoring Analysis and Reporting

Technology (SMART) feature. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

2.3.7 Installed Memory [xxx MB]

Shows the size of installed memory.

2.3.8 Usable Memory [XXX MB]

Shows the size of usable memory.

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2.4 Advanced menu

The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices.

Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect

eld values can cause the system to malfunction.

Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit

JumperFree Conguration

AI NET2

CPU Conguration

Chipset PCIPnP

Onboard Device Conguration

F1:Help ESC: Exit →←: Select Menu Enter: Select SubMenu F10: Save and Exit

: Select Item -/+: Change Value F5: Setup Defaults

↑↓

Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility

Select Menu

Item Specic Help

Adjust system frequency/voltage

2.4.1 JumperFree Conguration

Advanced

JumperFree Conguration

AI Tuning [Auto] X Overclock Options [Disabled] X CPU Frequency [200.0] DDR2 Voltage Control [Auto]

AI Tuning [Auto]

Allows selection of CPU overclocking options to achieve desired CPU internal

frequency. Selct either one of the preset overclocking conguration options:

Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility

Select Menu

Item Specic Help

Press [Enter] to select overclcok

prole

Allows you to individually set overclocking parameters.

Manual

Loads the optimal settings for the system.

Auto

Standard

AI Overclock

Loads the standard settings for the system.

Loads overclocking proles with optimal parameters for stability

when overclocking.

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The following item becomes user-congurable when you set

[AI Overclock].

AI Tuning

Overclock Options [Disabled]

Allows you to set the overclocking options.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Overclock 3%] [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 8%] [Overclock 10%]

The following items become user-congurable when you set AI Tuning to

[Manual].

CPU Frequency [XXX] (value is auto-detected)

Indicates the frequency sent by the clock generator to the system bus and PCI bus. The bus frequency (external frequency) multiplied by the bus multiple equals the CPU speed. The BIOS auto-detects the value of this item. The values range from

200.0 to 400.0.

Setting a very high CPU frequency may cause the system to become unstable. If this happens, revert to the default setting.

DDR2 Voltage Control [Auto]

Allows you to set the operating DDR2 voltage. Conguration options: [Auto] [1.9V]

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2.4.2 AI Net2

Advanced

AI NET2

POST Check LAN Cable [Enabled]

Pair Status Length LAN1(1-2) Open N/A LAN1(3-6) Open N/A LAN1(4-5) Open N/A LAN1(7-8) Open N/A

POST Check LAN Cable [Enabled]

Enables or disables checking of the LAN/LAN2 cable during the Power-On SelfTest (POST). Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility

Select Menu

Item Specic Help

DRAM timing and control

2.4.3 CPU Conguration

Advanced

CPU Conguration

CPU Type AMD Engineering Sample

CPU Speed 2600MHz Cache RAM 1024K

DRAM Conguration

AMD Live! [Disabled] AMD Cool’n’Quiet Function [Disabled] CPU VID Code Voltage 1.400V

Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility

Select Menu

Item Specic Help

DRAM timing and control

DRAM Conguration

The items in the sub-menu show the DRAM-related information auto-detected by the BIOS.

Advanced

Memory Clock Frequency [Auto] Tcl [Auto]

Trcd [Auto] Trp [Auto] Tras [Auto] Trc [Auto] Trwt [Auto] 1T/2T Memory Timing [Auto]

Memory Hole Remapping [Enabled] Bottom of 32-bit[31:24] IO space [E0] Bottom of UMA DRAM [31:24] [FC] DRAM MCE enable [Disabled]

Chip-Kill mode enable [Enabled] DRAM ECC Redirection [Enabled] DRAM background scrubber [Disabled] L2 cache background scrubber [Disabled] DCache background scrubber [Disabled]

Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility

DRAM Conguration

Select Menu

Item Specic Help

Setting platform Memclock or limit value.

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Memory Clock Frequency [Auto]

Sets the memory clock frequency.

Conguration options: [Auto] [DDR2 400] [DDR2 533] [DDR2 667] [DDR2 800]

Tcl [Auto]

Conguration options: [Auto][3] [4] [5] [6]

Trcd [Auto]

Conguration options: [Auto] [3] [4] [5] [6]

Trp [Auto]

Conguration options: [Auto] [3] [4] [5] [6]

Tras [Auto]

Conguration options: [Auto] [5] [6] [7] ~ [18]

Trc [Auto]

Conguration options: [Auto] [11] [12] [13] ~ [26]

Trwt [Auto]

Conguration options: [Auto] [2] [3] [4] ~ [9]

1T/2T Memory Timing [Auto]

Conguration options: [Auto] [1T] [2T]

Memory Hole Remapping [Enabled]

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Bottom of 32/bit[31:24] IO space [E0]

Min=0000, Max=00E0

Bottom of UMA DRAM [31:24] [FC]

Min=0000, Max=00FC

DRAM MCE enabled [Disabled]

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Chip-Kill mode enable [Enabled]

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

DRAM ECC Redirection [Enabled]

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

DRAM background scrubber [Disabled]

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

L2 cache background scrubber [Disabled]

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

DCache background scrubber [Disabled]

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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AMD Live! [Disabled]

Enables or disables the AMD Live!

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet Function [Disabled]

Enables or disables the AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet technology. Conguration options: [Auto] [Disabled]

2.4.4 Chipset

Advanced

Chipset

Frame Buffer Size [32M]

ECC [Auto] Spread Spectrum [Down] PCIE Spread Spectrum [Enabled] SATA Spread Spectrum [Enabled] HT Spread Spectrum [Down]

Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility

Item Specic Help

Select Frame Buffer Size for Onboard Graphic

Frame Buffer Size [32M]

Selects the frame buffer size for Onboard Graphic. Conguration options: [16M] [32M] [64M] [128M] [Disabled]

ECC [Auto]

Conguration options: [Auto] [Disabled]

Spread Spectrum [Down]

Enables or disables Spread Spectrum for CPU.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Center] [Down]

PCIE Spread Spectrum [Enabled]

Enables or disables Spread Spectrum for PCI Express.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

SATA Spread Spectrum [Enabled]

Enables or disables Spread Spectrum for SATA.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Select Menu

HT Spread Spectrum [Down]

Enables or disables Spread Spectrum for Hyper Transport.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Center] [Down]

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2.4.5 PCIPnP

Advanced

Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility

PCIPnP

Plug & Play O/S [No] Primary Display Adapter [PCI-E]

Resources Controlled By [Auto]

x IRQ Resources

** PCI Express relative itmes ** Maximum Payload Size [4096]

Select Menu

Item Specic Help

Select Yes if you are using a Plug and Play capable operating system Select No if you need the BIOS to

congure non-boot devices

Plug & 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 Plug and Play operating system, the operating system

congures the Plug and Play devices not required for boot. Conguration options: [No] [Yes]

Primary Display Adapter [PCI-E]

Sets which graphics controller to use as primary boot device.

Conguration options: [PCI] [Onboard] [PCI-E]

Resources Controlled By [Auto]

When set to [Auto], the BIOS automatically congures all the boot and Plug and

Play compatible devices. Set to [Manual] if you want to assign the IRQ DMA and

memory base address elds. Conguration options: [Auto] [Manual]

When the item Resources Controlled By is set to [Auto], the item IRQ Resources

is grayed out and not user-congurable. Refer to the section “IRQ Resources”

for information on how to enable this item.

IRQ Resources

This sub-menu is activated only when the Resources Controlled By item is set to [Manual].

Advanced

IRQ-5 assigned to [PCI Device] IRQ-7 assigned to [PCI Device] IRQ-9 assigned to [PCI Device] IRQ-10 assigned to [PCI Device] IRQ-11 assigned to [PCI Device] IRQ-14 assigned to [PCI Device] IRQ-15 assigned to [PCI Device]

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Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility

IRQ Resources

Select Menu

Item Specic Help

Legacy ISA for devices compliant with the original PC AT bus

specication, PCI/ISA

PnP for devices compliant with the

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IRQ-xx assigned to

When set to [PCI Device], the specic IRQ is free for use of PCI/PnP

devices. When set to [Reserved], the IRQ is reserved for legacy ISA devices.

Conguration options: [PCI Device] [Reserved]

Maximum Payload Size [4096]

Sets maximum TLP payload size for the PCI Express devices. The unit is byte. Conguration options: [128] [256] [512] [1024] [2048] [4096]

2.4.6 Onboard Devices Conguration

Advanced

IDE Function Setup

NVRAID Conguration

USB Conguration

Onboard nVidia LAN [Enabled] Onboard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] HD Audio [Enabled] Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Parallel Port Address [378/IRQ7] Parallel Port Mode [Normal]

x ECP Mode Use DMA 3

Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility

Onboard Device Conguration

Select Menu

Item Specic Help

Press [Enter] to set

F1:Help ESC: Exit

: Select Item -/+: Change Value F5: Setup Defaults

↑↓

: Select Menu Enter: Select Sub-menu F10: Save and Exit

→←

IDE Function Setup

This sub-menu contains IDE function-related items. Select an item then press

<Enter> to edit.

Advanced

IDE Function Setup

OnChip IDE Channel0 [Enabled]

OnChip IDE Channel1 [Enabled] IDE DMA transfer access [Enabled] SATA Port 1, 2 [Enabled] SATA DMA transfer [Enabled] SATA Port 3, 4 [Enabled] SATA2 DMA transfer [Enabled] IDE Prefetch Mode [Enabled]

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Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility

Select Menu

Item Specic Help

Disable/Enable OnChip IDE Channel0

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OnChip IDE Channel0 [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the onchip IDE channel 0 controller . Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

OnChip IDE Channel1 [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the onchip IDE channel 1 controller .

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

IDE DMA transfer access [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the IDE DMA transfer access.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

SATA Port 1, 2 [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the SATA 1 and 2 ports. Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

SATA DMA transfer [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the SATA DMA transfer access.

Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

SATA Port 3, 4 [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the SATA 3 and 4 ports. Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

SATA2 DMA transfer [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the SATA2 DMA transfer access. Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

IDE Prefetch Mode [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the IDE PIO read prefetch mode.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

NVRAID Conguration

This sub-menu contains NVRAID function-related items. Select an item then press

<Enter> to edit.

Advanced

RAID Enable [Disabled]

x SATA 1 RAID Disabled x SATA 2 RAID Disabled x SATA 3 RAID Disabled x SATA 4 RAID Disabled

Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility

NVRAID Conguration

Select Menu

Item Specic Help

Disable/Enable nVIDIA RIAD feature.

RAID Enable [Disabled]

Enables or disables the onboard RAID controller. When set to [Enabled], the

succeeding items become user-congurable. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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SATA 1/2/3/4 RAID [Disabled]

Enables or disables the RAID function of the SATA 1/2/3/4 drive. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

USB Conguration

The items in this menu allows you to change the USB-related features. Select an

item then press <Enter> to display the conguration options.

Advanced

USB Controller [Enabled] USB2.0 Controller [Enabled] USB Legacy support [Enabled]

USB Controller [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the onchip USB controller.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the USB 2.0 controller. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

USB Legacy Support [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable support for USB devices on legacy operating

systems (OS). Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility

USB Conguration

Select Menu

Item Specic Help

Enable or Disable USB 1.1 and 2.0 Controller

Onboard nVidia LAN [Enabled]

Enables or disables the onboard NVIDIA® LAN controller.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

OnBoard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the onboard LAN boot ROM.

Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

HD Audio [Enabled]

Allows you to disable or enable the High-Denition audio function. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4]

Allows you to select the Serial Port1 base address.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [2F8/IRQ3] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3]

[Auto]

Parallel Port Address [378/IRQ7]

Allows you to select the Parallel Port address.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [378/IRQ7] [278/IRQ5] [3BC/IRQ7]

Parallel Port Mode [EPP]

Allows you to select the Parallel Port mode.

Conguration options: [Normal] [EPP] [ECP] [Bi-Directional]

The “ECP Mode Use DMA” item becomes user-congurable when the “Parallel

Port Mode” item is set to [ECP] or [Bi-Directional]

ECP Mode Use DMA [3]

Allows selection of ECP Mode. Conguration options: [1] [3]

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2.5 Power menu

The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced

Conguration and Power Interface (ACPI) and the Advanced Power Management (APM). Select an item then press <Enter> to display the conguration options.

Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit

ACPI Suspend Type [S1&S3]

ACPI APIC support [Enabled]

APM Conguration

Hardware Monitor

F1:Help ESC: Exit

↑↓

→←

Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility

Select Menu

Item Specic Help

Select the ACPI state used for System Suspend.

: Select Item -/+: Change Value F5: Setup Defaults : Select Menu Enter: Select Sub-menu F10: Save and Exit

2.5.1 ACPI Suspend Type [S1&S3]

Allows you to select the Advanced Conguration and Power Interface (ACPI) state

to be used for system suspend.

Conguration options: [S1 (POS)] [S3(STR)] [S1&S3]

2.5.2 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the Advanced Conguration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in the Application-Specic Integrated Circuit (ASIC). When set

to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the RSDT pointer list.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

2.5.3 APM Conguration

Power

Restore on AC Power Loss [Disabled]

HDD Down In Suspend [Disabled] PWR Button < 4 secs [Instant-Off] Power Up On By PCI/PCIE Devices [Disabled] Power On By External Modems [Disabled]

Power On by RTC Alarm [Disabled]

x Date (of Month) Alarm 0 x Alarm Time (hh:mm) 0 : 0 : 0

Power Up By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled] Power Up By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled]

Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility

APM Conguration

Select Menu

Item Specic Help

Select system power state when AC Power returns.

F1:Help ESC: Exit

: Select Item -/+: Change Value F5: Setup Defaults

↑↓

: Select Menu Enter: Select SubMenu F10: Save and Exit

→←

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Restore on AC Power Loss [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the Restore on AC Power Loss function.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

HDD Down In Suspend [Disabled]

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

PWR Button < 4 secs [Instant-Off]

Allows you to set the event after the power button is pressed for more than 4 seconds. Conguration options: [Suspend] [Instant-Off]

Power Up On By PCI/PCIE Devices [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the PME to wake up from S5 by PCI/PCIE devices & NV Onboard LAN. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Power On By External Modems [Disabled]

This allows either settings of [Enabled] or [Disabled] for powering up the computer when the external modem receives a call while the computer is in Soft-off mode.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

The computer cannot receive or transmit data until the computer and

applications are fully running. Thus, connection cannot be made on the rst

try. Turning an external modem off and then back on while the computer is off

causes an initialization string that turns the system power on.

Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable RTC to generate a wake event. When this item is set to Enabled, the items Date of Month Alarm and Time (hh:mm:ss) Alarm items

become user-congurable with set values. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Date of Month Alarm [Disabled]

To set the date of alarm, highlight this item and press <Enter> to display the Date of Month Alarm pop-up menu. Key-in a value within the specied range then press <Enter>. Conguration options: [Min=0] [Max=31]

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Alarm Time (hh:mm) [Disabled]

To set the time of alarm:

1. Highlight this item and press <Enter> to display a pop-up menu for the hour eld.

2. Key-in a value (Min=0, Max=23), then press <Enter>.

3. Press <TAB> to move to the minutes eld then press <Enter>.

4. Key-in a minute value (Min=0, Max=59), then press <Enter>.

5. Press <TAB> to move to the seconds eld then press <Enter>.

6. Key-in a value (Min=0, Max=59), then press <Enter>.

Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled]

When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to use the PS/2 mouse to turn on

the system. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on

the +5VSB lead. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled]

Allows you to disable the Power On by PS/2 keyboard function or set specic keys on the PS/2 keyboard to turn on the system. This feature requires an ATX power

supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Space Bar] [Ctrl-ESC] [Power Key]

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2.5.4 Hardware Monitor

The items in this sub-menu displays the hardware monitor values automatically detected by the BIOS. It also allows you to change CPU Q-Fan feature-related

parameters. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the conguration options.

Power

Q-Fan Controller [Disabled]

Vcore Voltage [ 1.41V]

3.3V Voltage [ 3.28V] 5V Voltage [ 4.98V] 12V Voltage [ 11.58V]

CPU Temperature 35ºC M/B Temperature 34ºC CPU Fan Speed 3068 RPM Chassis Fan1 Speed 0 RPM Chassis Fan2 Speed 0 RPM Power Fan Speed 0 RPM

CPU Fan Speed warning [ 800 RPM]

Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility

Hardware Monitor

Select Menu

Item Specic Help

Press [Enter] to enable or disable

Q-Fan Controller [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the Q-Fan controller.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Vcore Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage

The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators.

Conguration options: [xxx] [Ignored]

CPU Temperature, M/B Temperature

The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard

and CPU temperatures. These items are not user-congurable.

CPU Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] Chassis Fan1/Fan2 Speed [xxxxRPM] Power Fan Speed [xxxxRPM]

The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU, Chassis, and chip fan speeds in rotations per minute (RPM). If any of the fans is

not connected to the motherboard, the eld shows 0. These items are not usercongurable.

CPU Fan Speed warning [800 RPM]

Sets the CPU fan speed warning feature.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [800RPM] [1200RPM] [1600RPM]

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2.6 Boot menu

The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item

then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu.

Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit

Boot Device Priority

Removable Drives Hard Disk Drives CDROM Drives

Boot Settings Conguration Security

Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility

Select Menu

Item Specic Help

Select Boot Device Priority

F1:Help ESC: Exit

: Select Item -/+: Change Value F5: Setup Defaults

↑↓

: Select Menu Enter: Select SubMenu F10: Save and Exit

→←

2.6.1 Boot Device Priority

Boot

1st Boot Device [Removable]

2nd Boot Device [Hard Disk] 3rd Boot Device [CDROM] 4th Boot Device [Disabled]

1st ~ 4th Boot Device [Removable]

These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices. The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system.

Conguration options: [Removable] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] [Legacy LAN] [Disabled]

Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility

Boot Device Priority

Select Menu

Item Specic Help

Select Your Boot Device Priority

2.6.2 Removable Drives

Boot

1. Floppy Disks

Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility

Removable Drives

Select Menu

Item Specic Help

1. Floppy Disks

Allows you to assign a removable drive attached to the system.

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2.6.3 Hard Disk Drives

Boot

1. Bootable Add-in Cards: XXXXXXXXX

1. Bootable Add-in Cards

Allows you to assign bootable add-in cards attached to the system.

Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility

Hard Disk Drives

Select Menu

Item Specic Help

2.6.4 CDROM Drives

Boot

1. 2nd Slave: XXXXXXXXX

Allows you to assign CDROM drives attached to the system.

Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility

CDROM Drives

Select Menu

Item Specic Help

2.6.5 Boot Settings Conguration

Boot

Boot Settings Conguration

Case Open Warning [Enabled] Quick Boot [Enabled]

Boot Up Floppy Seek [Disabled] Bootup Num-Lock [On] Typematic Rate Setting [Disabled]

x Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec) 6 x Typematic Delay (Msec) 250

OS Select For DRAM > 64MB [Non-OS2]

Full Screen LOGO [Enabled] Halt On [All, But keyboard]

F1:Help ESC: Exit →←: Select Menu Enter: Select SubMenu F10: Save and Exit

: Select Item -/+: Change Value F5: Setup Defaults

↑↓

Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility

Select Menu

Item Specic Help

Press [Enter] to enable or disable.

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Case Open Warning [Enabled]

Enables or disables the chassis open status feature. Setting to Enabled, clears

the chassis open status. Refer to section “1.10.2 Internal connectors” for setting details. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Quick Boot [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the system quick boot feature. When Enabled, the

system skips certain tests while booting. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Boot Up Floppy Seek [Disabled]

Enables or disables the chassis open status feature. Setting to Enabled, clears the

chassis open status. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Bootup Num-Lock [On]

Allows you to select the power-on state for the NumLock.

Conguration options: [Off] [On]

Typematic Rate Setting [Disabled]

Allows you to set the keystroke rate. Enable this item to congure the Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec) and the Typematic Delay (Msec). Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

The items Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec) and Typematic Delay (Msec) become user-congurable only when the item Typematic Rate Setting is enabled.

Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec) [6]

Allows you to select the rate at which a character repeats when you hold a key.

Conguration options: [6] [8] [10] [12] [15] [20] [24] [30]

Typematic Delay (Msec) [250]

Allows you to set the delay before keystrokes begin to repeat.

Conguration options: [250] [500] [750] [1000]

OS Select for DRAM > 64MB [Non-OS2]

Set this item to OS2 only when you are running on an OS/2 operating system with an installed RAM of greater than 64 KB.Conguration options: [Non-OS2] [OS2]

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Full Screen LOGO [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Make sure that the above item is set to [Enabled] if you want to use the ASUS

MyLogo™ feature.

Halt On [All, But Keyboard]

Allows you to error report type.

Conguration options: [All Errors] [No Errors] [All, But Keyboard] [All, But Diskette] [All, But Disk/Key]

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2.6.6 Security

Boot

Supervisor Password Clear

User Password Clear

Password Check [Setup] Security Chip [Disabled]

Supervisor Password/User Password

These elds allow you to set passwords:

To set a password:

1. Select an item then press <Enter>.

2. Type in a password using a combination of a maximum of eight (8) alphanumeric characters, then press <Enter>.

3. When prompted, conrm the password by typing the exact characters again, then press <Enter>. The password eld setting is changed to Set.

To clear the password:

1. Select the password eld and press <Enter> twice. The following message

appears:

PASSWORD DISABLED !!! Press any key to continue...

Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility

Security

Select Menu

Item Specic Help

2. Press any key to continue. The password eld setting is changed to Clear.

A note about passwords

The Supervisor password is required to enter the BIOS Setup program

preventing unauthorized access. The User password is required to boot the system preventing unauthorized use.

Forgot your password?

If you forget your password, you can clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. The RAM data containing the password information is powered by the onboard button cell battery. If you need to erase the CMOS RAM, refer to section “1.9 Jumpers” for instructions.

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Password Check

This eld requires you to enter the password before entering the BIOS setup or the

system. Select [Setup] to require the password before entering the BIOS Setup.

Select [System] to require the password before entering the system. Conguration

options: [Setup] [System]

Security Chip [Disabled]

This item allows you to enable or disable the TPM security function.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

This item appears only when the TPM module is installed rst.

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2.7 Tools menu

The Tools menu items allow you to congure options for special functions. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu.

Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit

ASUS EZ Flash 2

Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility

Select Menu

Item Specic Help

Press [Enter] to Set.

F1:Help ESC: Exit

: Select Item -/+: Change Value F5: Setup Defaults

↑↓

: Select Menu Enter: Select SubMenu F10: Save and Exit

→←

2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2

Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. When you press <Enter>, a conrmation message appears. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press <Enter> to conrm your choice. Please see page 2-6, section 2.1.3 for

details.

ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS RROM Utility B316

FLASH TYPE: SST 49LF040B 4Mb LPC

Current ROM Update ROM

BOARD: M2NBP-VM CSM VER: 0201 DATE: 08/21/2006

PATH: C:\M2NPVOC

Note

[Enter] Select [S] Save [ESC]Exit [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/Home/End] Move

[Tab] Switch [Up/Down/Home/End] Move

WIN98SE <DIR>

WIN98E <DIR> NETTERM <DIR> DRIVERS <DIR> RECYCLED <DIR> WUTEMP <DIR> NEWFOL~1 <DIR> INSTALL <DIR> TEST-REB <DIR> MSDOWNLD.TMP <DIR>

BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown

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2.8 Exit menu

The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items.

Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit

Exit & Save Changes

Exit & Discard Changes

Load Setup Default

Discard Changes

F1:Help ESC: Exit

↑↓

→←

Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility

Select Menu

Item Specic Help

This option save data to CMOS and exiting the setup menu.

: Select Item -/+: Change Value F5: Setup Defaults

: Select Menu Enter: Select Sub-menu F10: Save and Exit

Pressing <Esc> does not immediately exit this menu. Select one of the options from this menu or <F10> from the legend bar to exit.

Exit & Save Changes

Once you are nished making your selections, choose this option from the Exit

menu to ensure the values you selected are saved to the CMOS RAM. An onboard backup battery sustains the CMOS RAM so it stays on even when the PC is turned

off. When you select this option, a conrmation window appears. Select YES to

save changes and exit.

If you attempt to exit the Setup program without saving your changes, the program prompts you with a message asking if you want to save your changes

before exiting. Press <Enter> to save the changes while exiting.

Exit & Discard Changes

Select this option only if you do not want to save the changes that you made to

the Setup program. If you made changes to elds other than System Date, System Time, and Password, the BIOS asks for a conrmation before exiting.

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Load Setup Defaults

This option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the

Setup menus. When you select this option or if you press <F5>, a conrmation window appears. Select YES to load default values. Select Exit & Save Changes or

make other changes before saving the values to the non-volatile RAM.

Discard Changes

This option allows you to discard the selections you made and restore the

previously saved values. After selecting this option, a conrmation appears. Select

YES to discard any changes and load the previously saved values.

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This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package.

Software

support

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3.1 Installing an operating system

This motherboard supports Windows® XP operating systems (OS). Always install

the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your

hardware.

• M oth erb oar d set tin gs and ha rdw ar e opti ons va ry. Use th e s et u p procedures presented in this chapter for reference only. Refer to your OS documentation for detailed information.

• Make sure that you install the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability.

3.2 Support CD information

The support CD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to avail all motherboard features.

The contents of the support CD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for updates.

3.2.1 Running the support CD

Place the support CD to the optical drive. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer.

Click an icon to display

support CD/motherboard

information

Click an item to install

If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support CD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the CD.

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3.2.2 Drivers menu

The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices.

NVIDIA nForce Chipset Driver

Installs the NVIDIA® nForce™ Chipset Driver program.

SoundMAX® ADI1986A Audio Driver

Executes the wizard to install the SoundMAX™ AD1986A audio driver and

application.

AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet Driver

Installs the AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet driver.

USB 2.0 Driver

Installs the USB 2.0 driver.

The screen display and drivers option may not be the same for different operating system versions.

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3.2.3 Utilities menu

The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports.

ASUS PC Probe II

This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems. This utility helps you keep your computer in healthy operating condition.

ASUS Update

The ASUS Update utility allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in a Windows® environment. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP).

ADOBE Acrobat Reader V7.0

The Adobe® Acrobat® Reader V7.0 is for opening, viewing, and printing documents in Portable Document Format (PDF).

ASUS Cool ‘n’ Quiet Utility

This item installs the ASUS Cool ‘n’ Quiet utility.

Anti-Virus utility

The anti-virus utility scans, identies, and removes computer viruses. View the

online help for detailed information.

The screen display and utilities option may not be the same for different operating system versions.

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3.2.4 Make Disk menu

The Make Disk menu allows you to make a RAID driver disk.

NVIDIA® 32bit WinXP SATA RAID Driver

Allows you to create an NVIDIA® Windows® XP Serial ATA (SATA) RAID driver disk

for a 32-bit system.

NVIDIA® 64 bit WinXP SATA RAID Driver

Allows you to create an NVIDIA® Windows® XP Serial ATA (SATA) RAID driver disk

for a 64-bit system.

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3.2.5 Manual menu

The Manual menu contains a list of supplementary user manuals. Click an item to open the folder of the user manual.

Most user manual files are in Portable Document Format (PDF). Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a user manual

le.

NVIDIA® RAID User’s Manual

Allows you to open the NVIDIA® RAID user’s manual.

NVIDIA® Network User’s Manual

Allows you to open the NVIDIA® network user’s manual.

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3.2.6 ASUS Contact information

Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also nd

this information on the inside front cover of this user guide.

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3.2.7 Other information

The icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the support CD. Click an icon to display the

specied information.

Motherboard Info

Displays the general specications of the motherboard.

Browse this CD

Displays the support CD contents in graphical format.

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Technical support Form

Displays the ASUS Technical Support Request Form that you have to ll out when

requesting technical support.

Filelist

Displays the contents of the support CD in text format.

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3.3 Creating a RAID driver disk

A oppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing Windows

operating system on a hard disk drive that is included in a RAID set.

To create a RAID driver disk:

1. Place the motherboard support CD into the CD-ROM drive.

2. Select Make Disk tab.

3. From the Make Disk menu, select the RAID driver disk you want to create or

browse the contents of the support CD to locate the driver disk utility.

For detailed descriptions on the NVIDIA® RAID conguration, refer to the “NVIDIA® MediaShield RAID User’s Manual” found in your motherboard support CD .

4. Insert oppy disk to oppy disk drive.

5. Follow succeeding screen information to complete process.

6. Write-protect the oppy disk to avoid computer virus infection.

To install the RAID driver:

1. During the OS installation, the system prompts you to press the F6 key to

install third-party SCSI or RAID driver.

2. Press <F6> then insert the oppy disk with RAID driver into the oppy disk

drive.

3. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation.

Due to chipset limitation, the Serial ATA ports supported by the NVIDIA® chipset

doesn’t support Serial Optical Disk Drives (Serial ODD) under DOS.

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