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    M2N-CM DVI Motherboard
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    express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL
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    this guide viii M2N-CM DVI specifications summary x 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
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    Configuration 2-20 2.4.2 CPU Configuration 2-22 2.4.3 Chipset 2-23 2.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration 2-27 2.4.5 PCI PnP 2-28 2.4.6 USB Configuration 2-29 2.5 Power menu 2-31 2.5.1 Suspend Mode 2-31 2.5.2 ACPI Version Features 2-31 2.5.3 ACPI APIC Support 2-31 2.5.4 APM Configuration
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    2-38 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-38 2.8 Exit menu 2-39 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 3-6 3.2.5 Manual menu 3-7 3.2.6 ASUS Contact
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    . 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
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    service technician or your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service technician
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    you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. How this guide is organized This manual contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. This chapter also lists the hardware setup
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    the following symbols used throughout this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete
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    M2N-CM DVI specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Graphics High Definition Audio LAN USB Manageability ASUS Overclocking Features Support AMD® socket AM2 /AM2+ processors/ AMD® Phenom™ FX / AMD Phenom™ processor/ Athlon™ 64 FX / Athlon™ 64 X2 / Athlon™ 64 / Sempron
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    M2N-CM DVI specifications summary BIOS features Storage ASUS Special Features Rear panel I/O Internal I/O connectors Support CD contents Accessary Form Factor 8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.5 1 x Ultra DMA 133 / 100 interface 4 x Serial ATA 3 Gb/s hard disk drives
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    xii
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    This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction
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    Documentation ASUS M2N-CM DVI motherboard 1 x Serial ATA signal cable 1 x Serial ATA power cable 1 x Ultra DMA 133 / 100 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable I/O shield ASUS motherboard support CD User guide If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. 1.3 Special features
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    the supported CPU models. PCI Express™ interface PCI Express is the latest I/O interconnect technology that will replace the existing PCI. With a bus bandwidth 4 times higher than that of AGP 8X interface, PCI Express x16 bus performs much better in applications such as 3D gaming. ASUS M2N-CM DVI
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    Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology This motherboard supports next-generation SATA hard drives based on the new SATA 3Gb/s storage specification.Allows RAID 0, RAID 1,RAID 10,RAID 5 and JBOD configurations for four SATA connectors. High Definition Audio Enjoy high-end sound system on your PC! The onboard 8-
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    data. Just simply restart the system, the BIOS would show the previous setting and then users can amend the CPU setting again. ASUS MyLogo 2™ Turn your favorite photos into 256-color boot logos to personalize your system. Green ASUS The motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union
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    precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. R M2N-CM DVI SB_PWR M2N-CM DVI Onboard LED
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    1.5 Motherboard overview 1.5.1 Motherboard layout 21.1cm (8.3in) PS/2KBM S T: Mouse B: Keyboard ATX12V DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64 bit,240-pin module) Socket AM2/AM2+ VGA_DVI PS2_USBPW1-4 USB34 LAN1_USB12 AUDIO CD Atheros F1 CPU_FAN LPT R CHA_FAN M2N-CM DVI
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    image below. 1.5.3 Screw holes Place six (6) 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 R M2N-CM DVI 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction
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    CPU socket on the motherboard. R M2N-CM DVI M2N-CM DVI CPU Socket AM2/AM2+ 2. Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to a 90°-100° angle. Socket lever Ensure that the socket lever is lifted up to 90°-100° angle, otherwise the CPU does not fit in completely. ASUS M2N-CM
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    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. R M2N-CM DVI CPU_FAN CPU
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    ™ 64 / Sempron™ processor require a specially designed heatsink 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. ASUS M2N-CM DVI
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    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. Ensure that the fan and heatsink assembly perfectly fits the retention mechanism module base
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    1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB unbuffered ECC / non-ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. Recommended memory configurations Mode Single-Channel Dual-channel Sockets DIMM_A1 - Populated Populated DIMM_B1 Populated - Populated ASUS M2N-CM DVI 1-13
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    over 3GB of installed memory will not cause any problem; however, the system can not use this excess memory space and the system will display less than the total size of physical memory installed. Notes on memory limitations • Due to chipset limitation, this motherboard can only support up to 4 GB
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    Hynix 5 Hynix N/A ADATA N/A VDATA N/A VDATA 5 PSC 5 PSC SS/ Component DIMM support DS A* B* DS K4T51083QC-ZCE7 • • DS Heat-Sink Package • • SS Heat- VD29608A8A-25EG30647 • • SS A3R12E3HEF641B9A05 • • DS A3R12E3HEF641B9A05 • • (continued on the next page) ASUS M2N-CM DVI 1-15
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    Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667 MHz capability Size Vendor Model CL Brand SS/ DS Component DIMM support A* B* 256MB Kingston KVR667D2N5/256 N/A Kingston SS D3216TLSAKL3U • • 256MB Kingston KVR667D2N5/256 N/A Infineon SS HYB18T256800AF3SW65 33154 • • 512MB Kingston KVR667D2N5
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    -53EA1 VS512MB533D2 VS512MB533D2 VS1GB533D2 CL Brand SS/ DS Component DIMM support A* B* N/A Elpida SS E5116AF-5C-E • • N/A DS MIII0052532M8CEC • • N/A Corsair DS MI110052532M8CEC • • N/A Corsair DS 64M8CFEGQIB0900718 • • (continued on the next page) ASUS M2N-CM DVI 1-17
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    / DS - Double - sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports one module inserted into any slot as Single-channel memory configuration. • B*: Supports one pair of modules inserted into either the yellow slots as one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL
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    : 11 1. Simultaneously press the 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. ASUS M2N-CM DVI 1-19
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    support. Ensure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard system unit cover (if your motherboard is already installed in a chassis BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 2 for information on BIOS setup
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    Numeric data processor 10 NVIDIA nForce PCI System Management 20 NVIDIA Network Bus Enumerator 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. ASUS M2N-CM DVI
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    , USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. The figure shows a LAN card installed on a PCI slot. 1.8.4 PCI 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
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    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 (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Shut down and reboot the system so the BIOS can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. ASUS M2N-CM DVI 1-
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    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 R M2N-CM DVI +5V (Default) +5VSB USBPW5-10 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB M2N-CM DVI USB Device Wake Up • The USB device wake-up feature requires
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    becomes Front Speaker Out. 8. Microphone port (pink). This port connects a microphone. 9. Side Speaker Out port (gray). This port connects the side speakers in an 8-channel audio configuration. ASUS M2N-CM DVI 1-25
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    both VGA and DVI-D out ports, each controller can drive same or different display contents to different resolutions and refresh rates. • To play HD DVD or BLU-Ray Disc, ensure to use an HDCP compliant monitor. Playback of HD DVD and Blu-Ray Discs The speed and bandwidth of the CPU/Memory, DVD
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    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. +5VSB_MB Chassis Signal GND R M2N-CM DVI CHASSIS M2N-CM DVI Intrusion Connector (Default) ASUS M2N-CM DVI 1-27
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    : blue, black, and gray. Connect the blue connector to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of the following modes to configure that all other device jumpers have the same setting. PRI_IDE R M2N-CM DVI PIN1 M2N-CM DVI IDE Connector NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on
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    to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set the SATA Mode select item in the BIOS to [RAID Mode]. See the page 2-15 for details. Serial ATA hard disk drive connection Connector SATA1/2 SATA3/4 Color Red Black Setting Master Slave Use Boot disk Data disk ASUS M2N-CM DVI 1-29
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    may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan connectors. Only CPU Fan supports Q-Fan. Rotation +12V GND CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND R M2N-CM DVI CPU_FAN CHA_FAN M2N-CM DVI FAN Connectors 6. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT
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    Optical drive audio in connector (4-pin CD) This connector allows you to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card. R M2N-CM DVI CD (black) Right Audio Channel Ground Ground Left Audio Channel M2N-CM DVI Internal Audio Connector ASUS M2N-CM DVI 1-31
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    bracket (COM1) is purchased separately. R M2N-CM DVI COM1 PIN1 M2N-CM DVI COM Port Connector 10. 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 Definition Audio or AC`97 audio standard. Connect one end of
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    Volts M2N-CM DVI ATX Power Connector • We recommend that you use an ATX 12 V Specification 2.0‑ support.asus.com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator. aspx?SLanguage=en-us for details. • You must install a PSU with a higher power rating if you intend to install additional devices. ASUS M2N-CM DVI
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    . LPT connector The LPT (Line Printing Terminal) connector supports devices such as a printer. LPT standardizes as IEEE 1284, which is the parallel port interface on IBM PC-compatible computers. GND GND GND GND GND GND GND GND SLIN# INIT# ERR# AFD R M2N-CM DVI LPT 1 SLCT PE BUSY ACK# PD7 PD6 PD5
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    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 (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off the system power. ASUS M2N-CM DVI 1-35
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    1-36 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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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. 2 BIOS setup
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    motherboard support CD during POST. 2. ASUS AFUDOS: Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable floppy disk. 3. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk, USB flash disk or the motherboard support CD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. 4. ASUS Update: Updates XP
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    the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. • This function can support devices such as USB flash disks, or floppy disks with FAT 32/16 format only. • Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! ASUS M2N-CM DVI 2-
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    BIOS screens are for reference only. The actual BIOS screen displays may not be same as shown. 1. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support copies the current BIOS file to the floppy disk. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.29(03.11
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    Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: 1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Save the BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk. Write the BIOS filename on a piece of paper. You need to type the exact BIOS filename
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    The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support CD , the floppy disk or the USB flash disk that contains the updated BIOS file
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    the updating process. • Only the USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition can support ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3. The device size should be smaller than 8GB. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so can cause system boot failure! ASUS M2N-CM DVI 2-
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    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 Utilities
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    > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from 3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest the Internet option from the you to avoid network traffic, or drop‑down menu, then click Next. click Auto Select. Click Next. ASUS M2N-CM DVI 2-
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    The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. Locate the BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open. 4. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. M2N-CM DVI.rom M2N-CM DVI 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS
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    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 file for this motherboard. ASUS M2N-CM DVI 2-11
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    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. 2.2.3 Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of a menu screen are the navigation keys for that particular menu
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    Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Chipset settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in the sections below may cause system to malfunction. Configure DRAM Timing by SPD Memory ASUS M2N-CM DVI 2-13
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    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. System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A IDE Configuration Primary IDE
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    : [Enabled] [Disabled] SATA Secondary Master/Slave Channel [Disabled] Allows you to disable or enable the Serial-ATA Secondary Master/Slave Channel. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS M2N-CM DVI 2-15
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    type of device connected to the system The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items IDE device type. Select CDROM if you are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Select ARMD ( at a time if the device supports multi-sector transfer feature. When set to [Disabled], the
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    the S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology) capability of your hard drive. This features allows your system to report read/write errors of the hard drive and to issue Enabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M2N-CM DVI 2-17
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    Mode if the device supports it and the device supports is not already formatted with LBA Mode disabled. The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite device occurs multiple sectors at a time if the device supports multi-sector transfer feature. When set to [Disabled], the data transfer from
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    features allows Processor 3200+ Speed Count : 1800MHz : 1 System Memory Installed Size : 512MB Usable Size : 384MB AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory ASUS M2N-CM DVI
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    Configuration Adjust System Frequency/Voltage etc. 2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration Configure System Frequency/Voltage AI Overclocking Chipset Voltage Memory Voltage [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] Select the target CPU frequency, and the relevant paarameters will be auto-adjusted. Frequencies higher than
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    [100] Allows you to select PCI Express frequency. Configuration options: [100] [101] [102] [103] ... [150] Memory Voltage [Auto] Allows you to select the Memory Voltage mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [1.900V] [1.950V] [2.000V] [2.050V] [2.100V] [2.150V] [2.200V] [2.250V] ASUS M2N-CM DVI 2-21
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    : Yes uCode Patch Level : 0x62 GART Error Reporting Microcode Updation Secure Virtual Machine Mode Cool'n'Quiet [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] This option should remain disabled for the normal operation. The driver developer may enable it for testing purpose. GART Error Reporting
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    ] Enable Bank Memory Interleaving Bank Interleaving [Auto] Allows you to enable the bank memory interleaving. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Channel Interleaving [Auto] Allows you to enable the channel memory interleaving. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS M2N-CM DVI 2-23
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    Memory Hole Remapping [Enabled] Enables or disables the memory remapping around memory Memory Clock Mode DRAM Timing Mode [Auto] [Auto] Options Auto Limit Manual Memory Clock Mode[Auto] Allows you to set the memoery clock mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Limit] [Manual]
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    DRAM ECC that allows the hardware to report and correct memory errors automatically. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Basic] [Disabled] Enables or disables the DRAM SCRUB REDIRECT feature that allows the system to correct the DRAM ECC [81.9us] [163.8us] [327.7us] [655.4us] ASUS M2N-CM DVI 2-25
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    Configuration SouthBridge chipset Configuration Primary Graphics Adapter iGPU Frame Buffer Detect iGPU Frame Buffer Size AZALIA AUDIO Front Panel Select OnBoard LAN OnBoard LAN Boot ROM SouthBridge ACPI HPET TABLE [PCIE-> PCI -> IGP] [Auto] [128MB] [Enabled] [HD Audio] [Auto] [Disabled
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    Configure ITE8712 Super IO Chipset Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Parallel Port Address [378] Parallel Port Mode [Normal] Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7] Allows BIOS to select Serial Port1 [EPP] [ECP] [EPP+ECP] Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7] Configuration options: [IRQ5] [IRQ7] ASUS M2N-CM DVI 2-27
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    either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for legacy ISA devices. Take caution when BIOS does not assign an IRQ to the PCI VGA card even if requested. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] Palette Snooping [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], the palete snooping feature
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    the presence of USB devices at startup. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is enabled. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] ASUS M2N-CM DVI 2-29
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    ] [30 Sec] [40 Sec]. Emulation Type [Auto] Allows you to configure the Emulation Type. Configuration options: [Auto] [Floopy] [Forced FDD] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] 2-30 Chapter 2: BIOS setup
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    you to enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). When set to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the RSDT pointer list. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M2N-CM DVI 2-31
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    When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to turn on the system through a PCI LAN or modem card. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: set values. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-32 Chapter 2: BIOS setup
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    motherboard and CPU temperatures. Select Ignored if you do not wish to display the detected temperatures. CPU chassis, the specific field shows N/A. ASUS Q-Fan feature that smartly adjusts the fan speeds for more efficient system operation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M2N-CM DVI
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    that appears on the screen de+Fp-1endCGsheoannengreathleOpHnteiluopmnber of devices installed in the system. Configuration options: [xFEx1St0Ch DSEraxivvieet]a[nHdarEdxiDtrive] [ATAPI CD-ROM ] [Disabled] 2-34 Chapter 2: BIOS setup
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    feature. Add On ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Sets the display mode for option ROM. Configuration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep Current] Bootup Num-Lock [On] Allows you to select the power-on state for the NumLock. Configuration options: [Off] [On] PS/2 Mouse Support ] [Enabled] ASUS M2N-CM DVI 2-35
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    password. To clear the supervisor password, select the Change Supervisor Password then press . The message "Password Uninstalled" appears. If you forget your BIOS password, you can clear clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. See section "1.9 Jumpers" for information on how
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    in setting a user password. Password Check [Setup] When set to [Setup], BIOS checks for user password when accessing the Setup utility. When set to [Always], BIOS checks for user password both when accessing Setup and booting the system. Configuration options: [Setup] [Always] ASUS M2N-CM DVI 2-37
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    run the utility to select and update BIOS. This utility doesn't support: 1. NTFS format ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. When you EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.06 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: M2N-VM SE HDMI VER: 0106 DATE: 01/08/08 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER:
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    program. If you made changes to fields other than System Date, System Time, and Password, the BIOS asks for a confirmation before exiting. Discard Changes This option allows you to discard the selections you made other changes before saving the values to the non-volatile RAM. ASUS M2N-CM DVI 2-39
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    This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. 3 Software support
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    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
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    Chipset Program Driver Installs the Nvidia chipset program driver. VIA Audio Driver Installs the VIA audio driver and application. AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Driver Installs the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet driver. The screen display and driver options may vary depending on the operating system. ASUS M2N-CM DVI
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    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
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    .com) for updates. Symantec Norton Internet Security The anti-virus application detects and protects your computer from viruses that destroys data. WinDVD Copy5 Trial Installs the WinDVD Copy5 Trial version. Corel Snapfire Plus SE Installs the Corel Snapfire Plus SE software. ASUS M2N-CM DVI 3-
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    System (OS). NVIDIA 32bit XP AHCI Driver Allows you to create the NVIDIA AHCI Driver disk for 32-bit Windows XP Operating System (OS). NVIDIA 64bit XP AHCI Driver Allows you to create the NVIDIA AHCI Driver disk for 64-bit Windows XP Operating System (OS). 3- Chapter 3: Software support
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    (PDF). Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a user manual file. 3.2.6 ASUS Contact information Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide. ASUS M2N-CM DVI 3-
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    the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the support CD. Click an icon to display the specified information. Motherboard Info Displays the general specifications of the motherboard. M2N-VM SE HDMI ASUS M2N-VM SE HDMI ACPI BIOS Revision 0105 10/29/07 Browse this
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    Technical support Form Displays the ASUS Technical Support Request Form that you have to fill out when requesting technical support. Filelist Displays the contents of the support CD and a brief description of each in text format. ASUS M2N-CM DVI 3-
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