ASUS M2NPV-VM User Manual

M2NPV-VM

Motherboard

E2527

First Edition V1

May 2006

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Contents

Notices ................................................................................................	vi
Safety information .............................................................................	vii
M2NPV-VM specifications 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 ..............................................................		1-7
1.5	Motherboard overview ..........................................................		1-8
	1.5.1	Motherboard layout ................................................	1-8
	1.5.2	Placement direction ................................................	1-9
	1.5.3	Screw holes ............................................................	1-9
1.6	Central Processing Unit (CPU) ............................................		1-10
	1.6.1	Installing the CPU .................................................	1-10
	1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan .............................		1-12
1.7	System memory .................................................................		1-12
	1.7.1	Overview ...............................................................	1-12
	1.7.2	Memory configurations .........................................	1-12
	1.7.3	Installing a DIMM ...................................................	1-16
	1.7.4	Removing a DIMM .................................................	1-16
1.8	Expansion slots ...................................................................		1-15
	1.8.1	Installing an expansion card ..................................	1-17
	1.8.2	Configuring an expansion card..............................	1-17
	1.8.3	PCI slots ................................................................	1-19
	1.8.4	PCI Express x1 slot ...............................................	1-19
	1.8.5	PCI Express x16 slot .............................................	1-19
1.9	Jumpers	..............................................................................	1-20
1.10	Connectors .........................................................................		1-23
	1.10.1	Rear panel connectors ..........................................	1-23
	1.10.2	Internal connectors...............................................	1-25

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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 floppy 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 file....................................		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 ...............................................................	2-13
	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	Configuration fields ..............................................	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 .............		2-15
	2.3.5 First, Second, Third, Fourth SATA Master ............		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 Configuration .....................................	2-20
	2.4.2	AI NET2 ................................................................	2-22
	2.4.3	CPU Configuration.................................................	2-22
	2.4.4	Chipset .................................................................	2-24
	2.4.5	PCIPnP ...................................................................	2-25
	2.4.6	Onboard Devices Configuration ............................	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 Configuration ................................................	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 Configuration .................................	2-35
	2.6.6	Security ................................................................	2-38
2.7	Tools menu .........................................................................		2-40
	2.7.1	ASUS O.C. Profile ..................................................	2-40
	2.7.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ...................................................		2-42
2.8	Exit menu ...........................................................................		2-43

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 ...................................................	3-7

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Notices

Federal Communications Commission Statement

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

•This device may not cause harmful interference, and

•This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

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

•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modifications 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 fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified 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 qualified 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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M2NPV-VM specifications summary

C P U	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
Chipset	Northbridge: NVIDIA® GeForce™ 6150 GPU
	Southbridge: NVIDIA® nForce™430 MCP
Front Side Bus	2000/1600 MT/s
Memory	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
Expansion slots	1 x PCI Express™ x16 slot
	1 x PCI Express™ x1 slot
	2 x PCI slots
Graphics	Integrated in the NVIDIA® GeForce™ 6 Graphics
	Processing Unit (GPU)
	Dual VGA output: DVI-D and RGB
	High definition video processing with maximum
	resolution of 1920 x 1440 pixels (@75Hz) for RGB
	display
	Note: DVI-D only supports digital display. You
	cannot convert DVI-D to output RGB signal to
	CRT display.
	TV-out: SDTV& HDTV (with TV-Out module)
	Note: RGB and TV-Out cannot be used simultaneously.
Storage	NVIDIA® nForce™430 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, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, RAID 5, and JBOD
	configuration
High Definition	SoundMAX® ADI AD1986A 5.1-channel CODEC
Audio	Supports Jack Sensing technology
	S/PDIF out interface
L A N	NVIDIA® nForce™430 built-in Gigabit MAC with external
	Marvell® PHY
U S B	Supports up to 8 USB 2.0 ports
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	IEEE 1394	TI IEEE 1394a controller supports:
		- 2 x IEEE 1394a ports
	Manageability
		WfM2.0, DMI2.0, WOL by PME, WOR, PXE, Chassis
		Intrusion
	Special features
		ASUS Q-Fan 2
		ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall)
		ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2
		ASUS EZ Flash 2
		ASUS O.C. Profile
		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.
	BIOS features
		4 Mb Flash ROM, Award BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, ACPI
		2.0, SM BIOS 2.3
	Rear panel
		1 x Parallel port
		1 x IEEE 1394a 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
	Internal
		1 x IEEE 1394a connector
	connectors	1 x Front panel audio connector
		1 x CD audio in connector
		1 x Chassis intrusion connector
		1 x Game/MIDI connector
		1 x CPU fan connector
		2 x Chassis fan connectors
		1 x Floppy disk drive connector
		2 x COM connectors
		1 x Primary IDE connector
		1 x Secondary IDE connector
		1 x S/PDIF Out connector
		1 x TV 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
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M2NPV-VM specifications summary

	Power		ATX power supply (with 24-pin and 4-pin 12 V plugs)
	Requirement		ATX 12 V 2.0 compliant
	Form Factor		uATX: 9.6 in. x 9.6 in. (24.5cm x 24.5cm)
	Support CD		Device drivers
	contents		ASUS PC Probe II
			AMD Cool ‘n’Quiet™ utility
			ASUS Live Update utility
			Anti-virus software (OEM version)

*Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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This chapter describes the motherboard

features and the new technologies 1 it supports.

Product introduction

1.1Welcome!

Thank you for buying an ASUS® M2NPV-VM 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.

1.2Package contents

Check your motherboard package for the following items.

Motherboard	ASUS M2NPV-VM motherboard
Cables	2 x Serial ATA signal cables
	1 x Serial ATA power cable for two Serial ATA devices
	1 x IEEE 1394a module
	1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable
	1 x IDE cable
	1 x Floppy disk drive cable
Accessories	I/O shield
	1 x HDTV/AV/S output module
Application CD	ASUS motherboard support CD
Documentation	User guide

If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.

1.3Special features

1.3.1Product 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 1-10 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 2-23 for details.

NVIDIA® GeForce™ 6150 GPU

and NVIDIA® nForce™ 430 MCP chipsets

The NVIDIA® GeForce™ 6150 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, TV-out, and PCI Express interface.

The NVIDIA® nForce™ 430 media and communications processor (MCP) Southbridge delivers NVIDIA® Gigabit and NVIDIA® MediaShield storage management technology allowing easy RAID configuration (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, RAID 5, and JBOD) 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 1-14 to 1-15 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 specifications. See page 1-19 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 specification. The onboard NVIDIA® nForce 430 MCP southbridge allows RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, RAID 5, and JBOD configurations for four SATA connectors.

IEEE 1394a support

The IEEE 1394a interface provides high-speed and flexible PC connectivity to a wide range of peripherals and devices compliant to IEEE 1394a standards. The IEEE 1394a interface allows up to 400 Mbps transfer rates through simple, low-cost, high-bandwidth asynchronous (real-time) data interfacing between computers, peripherals, and consumer electronic devices such as camcorders, VCRs, printers,TVs, and digital cameras. See page 1-30 for details.

HDTV output

The motherboard features the NVIDIA® GeForce6150 chipset that supports superior HDTV-out functionality with a higher resolution to 1080i and 720p format, which are clearer than traditional formats allow. ASUS M2NPV-VM motherboard bundles a HDTV-out module that helps you enjoy the highquality scaling and filtering technology.

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 specification, 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 1-24 and 1-29 for details.

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High Definition 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-definition audio is there to enhance your experience!

1.3.2Innovative 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 floppy disk. See page 2-6 for details.

ASUS O.C. Profile

The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. Profile that allows users to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. The BIOS settings can be stored in the CMOS or a separate file, giving users freedom to share distribute their favorite overclocking settings.

ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology

The ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology smartly adjusts the fan speeds according to the system loading to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation.

See page 2-33 for details.

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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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1.4Before you proceed

Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings.

•Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any

component.

•Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or 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.

M2NPV-VM	SB_PWR
	ON	OFF
M2NPV-VM Onboard LED	Standby	Powered
	Power	Off

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1.5Motherboard overview

1.5.1Motherboard layout

		24.5cm (9.6in)
PS/2KBMS							PWR_FAN
T: Mouse
	KBPWR
B: Keyboard		CPU_FAN
	ATX12V
DVI							Super
							I/O
PARALLEL PORT		Socket AM2	bit, 240-pin module)	bit,240-pin module)	bit,240-pin module)	bit,240-pin module)	EATXPWR	FLOPPY
VGA	USBPW12		(64	(64	(64	(64
LAN_USB34	USBPW34		DDR2DIMM B1	DDR2DIMM B2	DDR2DIMM A1	DDR2DIMM A2	GAME
F_USB12
	CHA_FAN1
Top:Line In		nVIDIA®
Center:Line Out		GeForce™6150
Bottom:Mic In	TV_OUT
							4Mb
	PCIEX1_1
							BIOS

	M2NPV-VM	CHA_FAN2
88E1116	PCIEX16
	®	nVIDIA®
	PCI1	nForce™430
		TSB43AB22A
	SB_PWR

AD		PCI2		CR2032 3V
1986A				Lithium Cell
CD	AAFP	IE1394_1	USBPW78	CMOS Power
			USBPW56	CHASSIS
		SPDIF_OUT
		USB56	USB78	CLRTC
				COM2

SATA3			SATA4		PRI IDE					SEC IDE
SATA1			SATA2

PANEL

COM1

24.5cm (9.6in)

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1.5.2Placement 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.

1.5.3Screw 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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1.6Central Processing Unit (CPU)

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 fits 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!

1.6.1 Installing the CPU

To install a CPU.

1.Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard.

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M2NPV-VM CPU Socket AM2

2.Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to a 90°-100° angle.

Socket lever

Make sure that the socket lever is lifted up to 90°-100° angle, otherwise the CPU does not fit in completely.

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3.Position the CPU above the socket 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 fits in place.

Small tri

Gold triangle

The CPU fits 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.

CPU_FAN

GND

CPU FAN PWR

CPU FAN IN

CPU FAN PWM

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M2NPV-VM CPU fan connector

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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1.6.2Installing 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 qualified 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 fits 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.

CP U Fan

CP U Heatsink

Retention Module Base

Retention bracket Retention bracket lock

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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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 fits 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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1.7System memory

1.7.1Overview

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 figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets:

DIMM B1

DIMM B2

DIMM A1

DIMM A2

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M2NPV-VM 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets

Channel	Sockets
Channel 1	DIMM_A1 and DIMM_B1
Channel 2	DIMM_A2 and DIMM_B2

1.7.2Memory configurations

You may install 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB unbuffered ECC/non-ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets.

•For dual-channel configuration, the total size of memory module(s) installed per channel must be the same (DIMM_A1+ DIMM_A2 = DIMM_B1+ DIMM_B2)

•Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. Refer to the DDR2 Qualified Vendors List below for details.

•Due to chipset resource allocation, the system may detect less than 8 GB system memory when you installed four 2 GB DDR2 memory modules.

•This motherboard does not support memory modules made up of 128 Mb chips or double sided x16 memory modules.

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Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL)

DDR2-800 MHz capability

						DIMM support
S i z e		V e n d o r	M o d e l	B r a n d	Side(s)	C o m p o n e n t	A	B	C
256	MB	SAMSUNG	K4T56083QF-ZCE7	–	SS	M378T3253FZ3-CE7		•
256	MB	SAMSUNG	K4T56083QF-ZCE7(ECC) –		SS	M391T3253FZ3-CE7	•	•
512	MB	SAMSUNG	EDD339XX	–	SS	M378T6553CZ3-CE7	•	•
512	MB	Hynix	HY5PS12821AFP-S6	–	SS	HYMP564U64AP8-S6		•
1024 MB		Hynix	HY5PS12821AFP-S6	–	DS	HYMP512U64AP8-S6	•		•
512	MB	MICRON	5JAIIZ9DQQ	–	SS	MT8HTF6464AY-80EA3	•	•	•
1024 MB		MICRON	5JAIIZ9DQQ	–	DS	MT16HTF12864AY-80EA3		•	•
1024 MB		CORSAIR	Heat-Sink Package	–	DS	CM2X1024-6400PRO	•	•
256	MB	A-DATA	E2508AB-GE-E	–	SS	M20EL6F3G3160A1D0Z			•
256	MB	A-DATA	E2508AB-GE-E	–	SS	M20EL6F3G3160A1D0Z	•
512	MB	Apacer	E2508AB-GE-E	–	DS	78.91091.420		•
DDR2-667 MHz capability

							DIMM support
S i z e		V e n d o r	M o d e l	B r a n d		Side(s)	C o m p o n e n t	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	Infineon	HYB18T512160AF-3S		–	SS	HYS64T32000HU-3S-A		•
512	MB	Infineon	HYB18T512800AF3S		–	SS	HYS64T64000HU-3S-A	•
512	MB	Infineon	HYB18T512800AF3S(ECC)–			SS	HYS72T64000HU-3S-A	•	•	•
1024 MB		Infineon	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	•

Side(s): S S - Single-sided D S - Double-sided

DIMM support:

A- Supports one module inserted in any slot as Single-channel memory configuration.

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

one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration.

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

Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2-800/667 MHz QVL.

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1.7.3Installing 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.

		2
1. Unlock a DIMM socket by	3	DDR2 DIMM notch

pressing the retaining clips

outward.

1

2.Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the

socket. 1

3.Firmly insert the DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in place and the DIMM

is properly seated.

Unlocked retaining clip

•A DDR2 DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it fits 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.

1.7.4Removing a DIMM

To remove a DIMM:	2
1. Simultaneously press the	1
retaining clips outward to unlock
the DIMM.	1
	DDR2 DIMM notch

Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with extra force.

2.Remove the DIMM from the socket.

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1.8Expansion 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.

1.8.1Installing an expansion card

To install an expansion card:

1.Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came 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 firmly 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.

1.8.2Configuring an expansion card

After installing the expansion card, configure 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

	I R Q	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	—	—
	IEEE 1394	—	—	—	shared

When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support “Share IRQ” or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments; otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable.

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1.8.3PCI slots

The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. The figure shows a LAN card installed on a PCI slot.

1.8.4PCI Express x1 slot

This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. The following figure shows a network card installed on the PCI Express x1 slot.

1.8.5PCI Express x16 slot

This motherboard has supports PCI Express x16 graphic cards that comply with PCI Express specifications. The figure shows a graphics card installed on the PCI Express x16 slot.

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