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Dual-Core CPU, bit CPU support, NVIDIA, GeForce™ 7050PV+nForce™ 630a, Interface, Dual channel DDR2

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Dual-Core CPU Enjoy the extraordinary CPU power from dual-core CPU. The advanced processing technology contains two physical CPU cores with individually dedicated L2 cache to satisfy the rising demand for more powerful processing capability. 64-bit CPU support 64-bit computing, the technology to replace 32-bit architecture, delivers advanced system performance, faster memory access and increased productivity. This motherboard provides excellent compatibility and flexibility by supporting either 64-bit or 32-bit architecture. NVIDIA® GeForce™ 7050PV+nForce™ 630a The NVIDIA® GeForce™ 7 Series GPU Northbridge supports Microsoft® DirectX 9.0 Shader Model 3.0, The NVIDIA® nForce™ 630a MCP delivers NVIDIA® Gigabit LAN, and NVIDIA® MediaShield storage management technology allowing easy RAID configuration (RAID 0, RAID 1,RAID10,RAID5) for Serial ATA 3Gb/s. HDMITM Interface High-Definiton Multimedia Interface (HDMI) is the first and only industry-supported, uncompressed, all digital audio and video interface via a single cable and is HDCP compliant allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-ray Disc and other protected content. Dual channel DDR2 1066 DDR2 1066 memory provides great performance for 3D graphics and other memory demanding applications on next generation memory technology. See page 1-13 for details. DDR2 1066 is for AM2+ only. Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology The motherboard supports SATA hard drives based on the new SATA 3Gb/s storage specification. It allows RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, and JBOD configurations for four SATA connectors. ASUS M2N-VM HDMI 1-

Section	Page
Notices	6
Safety information	7
About this guide	8
M2N-VM HDMI specifications summary	10
Product introduction	13
1.1 Welcome!	14
1.2 Package contents	14
1.3 Special features	14
1.3.1 Product highlights	14
1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features	17
1.4 Before you proceed	18
1.5 Motherboard overview	19
1.5.1 Motherboard layout	19
1.5.2 Placement direction	20
1.5.3 Screw holes	20
1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU)	21
1.6.1 Installing the CPU	21
1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan	23
1.7 System memory	25
1.7.1 Overview	25
1.7.2 Memory configurations	25
1.7.3 Installing a DIMM	29
1.7.4 Removing a DIMM	29
1.8 Expansion slots	30
1.8.1 Installing an expansion card	30
1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card	30
1.8.3 PCI slots	32
1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slot	32
1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot	32
1.9 Jumpers	33
1.10 Connectors	36
1.10.1 Rear panel connectors	36
1.10.2 Internal connectors	38
BIOS setup	47
2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS	48
2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk	48
2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility	50
2.1.3 AFUDOS utility	51
2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility	53
2.1.5 ASUS Update utility	55
2.2 BIOS setup program	58
2.2.1 BIOS menu screen	59
2.2.2 Menu bar	59
2.2.3 Navigation keys	60
2.2.4 Menu items	60
2.2.5 Sub-menu items	60
2.2.6 Configuration fields	60
2.2.7 Pop-up window	60
2.2.8 Scroll bar	60
2.2.9 General help	60
2.3 Main menu	61
2.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx]	61
2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]	61
2.3.3 Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.]	61
2.3.4 IDE Configuration	62
2.3.5 Primary IDE Master/Slave	63
2.3.6 SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, and SATA4	65
2.3.7 System Information	66
2.4 Advanced menu	67
2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration	67
2.4.2 CPU Configuration	69
2.4.3 Chipset	71
2.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration	75
2.4.5 PCI PnP	76
2.4.6 USB Configuration	77
2.5 Power menu	79
2.5.1 Suspend Mode [Auto]	79
2.5.2 ACPI Version Features [Disabled]	79
2.5.3 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled]	79
2.5.4 APM Configuration	80
2.5.5 Hardware Monitor	81
2.6 Boot menu	82
2.6.1 Boot Device Priority	82
2.6.2 Hard Disk Drives	82
2.6.3 Boot Settings Configuration	83
2.6.4 Security	84
2.7 Tools menu	86
ASUS EZ Flash 2	86
2.8 Exit menu	87
Software support	89
3.1 Installing an operating system	90
3.2 Support CD information	90
3.2.1 Running the support CD	90
3.2.2 Drivers menu	91
3.2.3 Utilities menu	92
3.2.4 Make Disk menu	94
3.2.5 Manual menu	95
3.2.6 ASUS Contact information	95