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    Motherboard M2NBP-VM CSM
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    Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY
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    vii M2NBP-VM CSM 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 1-6 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-7 1.5.1 Motherboard layout
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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
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    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
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    if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer' s instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there 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
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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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    M2NBP-VM CSM specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Expansion slots Graphics Storage High Definition 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
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    M2NBP-VM CSM specifications 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 (
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    M2NBP-VM CSM specifications 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
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    This chapter describes the motherboard introPdruoc1dtuiocnt features and the new technologies it supports.
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    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 1.3.1 Product highlights Latest processor technology The motherboard supports AMD socket AM2 single-core Athlon 64/ Sempron and
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    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
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    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
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    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. ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 1-
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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 component in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. M2NBP-VM CSM ® M2NBP-VM CSM Onboard LED
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    (64 bit,240-pin module) EATXPWR Socket AM2 PARALLEL PORT VGA USBPW12 USB12 CHA_FAN1 LAN_USB34 Top:Line In Center:Line Out Bottom:Mic In 88E1116 USBPW34 nVIDIA® Quadro® NVS210S GPU PCIEX1_1 M2NBP-VM CSM PCIEX16 ® PCI1 CHA_FAN2 4Mb BIOS PRI_IDE nVIDIA® nForce™430B SATA3 SATA4 SATA1 SATA2
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    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 M2NBP-VM CSM ® 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction
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    motherboard. M2NBP-VM CSM ® M2NBP-VM CSM CPU Socket AM2 2. Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to a 90° -100° angle. Socket lever 90°-100° Make sure that the socket lever is lifted up to 90°-100° angle, otherwise the CPU does not fit in completely. ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM
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    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 CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND M2NBP-VM CSM ® M2NBP-VM CSM CPU fan connector Do not forget
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    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. ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 1-11
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    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
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    sockets. Recommended Memory Configurations Mode Single Channel Dual-channel (1) Dual-channel (2) DIMM_A1 Populated Populated Populated Sockets DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 - - Populated - Populated Populated Populated - Populated Populated DIMM_B2 - Populated - Populated Populated ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM
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    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 benefit of manipulating this excess memory space. Visit the ASUS FAQ site for further explanation: http://support.asus.com/faq/faq. aspx?SLanguage
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    SS SS SS SS SS DS SS SS SS SS DS DS DS DS Component DIMM support A BC KVR667D2N5/1G • • M378T3253FZ0-CE6 • M378T6453FZ0-CE6 • • M378T3354CZ0-CE6 • EBE51UD8AEFA-6E-E BL6464AA664.16FB BL12864AA664.16FA • • BL12864AL664.16FA BL12864AL663.16FA • ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 1-15
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    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 DDR2-800/667/533 MHz QVL. 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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    : 1. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM. 11 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 M2NBP-VM CSM 1-17
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    the expansion cards that they support. Make sure to unplug the physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is already installed in a chassis). 3. the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 2 for information on BIOS setup.
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    C D used - - - - 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, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 1-19
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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 specifications. The figure 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
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    ) 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. ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 1-21
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    (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in low power mode) using the connected USB USB connectors that you can connect to additional USB ports. M2NBP-VM CSM ® USBPW12 3 2 2 1 +5V (Default) +5VSB USBPW34 3 2 2 1 +5V (Default) +5VSB USBPW78 USBPW56 246 246 M2NBP-VM CSM USB
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    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. M2NBP-VM CSM ® KBPWR 2 1 +5V (Default) 3 2 +5VSB M2NBP-VM CSM Keyboard power setting ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 1-23
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    . This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. LAN port LED indications ACT/LINK LED Status Description port (light blue). This port connects a tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources. 5. Line Out port (lime). This port connects a headphone or a
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    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. This port connects a Digital Visual Interface (DVI-D) card. 11. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). This port is for a PS/2 keyboard. ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM
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    using an FDD cable with a covered Pin 5. FLOPPY NOTE: Orient the red markings on the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1. M2NBP-VM CSM ® PIN 1 M2NBP-VM CSM Floppy disk drive connector 2. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) This connector is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or
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    /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 configure your device(s). Single IDE ribbon cable to PIN 1. PRI_IDE SEC_IDE M2NBP-VM CSM ® M2NBP-VM CSM IDE connectors PIN 1 ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 1-27
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    RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 M2NBP-VM CSM SATA connectors GND SATA4 GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GND RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN4 GND SATA2 GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND Install the Windows® XP Service Pack1 before using Serial ATA. • For detailed instructions on how to
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    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. PWR_FAN CPU_FAN CPU_FAN PWR_FAN GND +12V Rotation CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND CHA_FAN1 M2NBP-VM CSM ® CHA_FAN2 M2NBP-VM CSM
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    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. Right Audio Channel Ground Ground Left Audio Channel M2NBP-VM CSM
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    ) This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data. A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. M2NBP-VM CSM ® TPM 1 M2NBP-VM CSM TPM connector
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    NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L M2NBP-VM CSM Analog front panel connector • We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition
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    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. EATXPWR M2NBP-VM CSM ® ATX12V GND +12V DC GND +12V DC M2NBP-VM CSM ATX power connectors +3 Volts -12 Volts Ground PSON
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    supports several chassis-mounted functions. PWR LED SPKR PANEL PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- PWR Ground Reset Ground M2NBP-VM CSM ® HD_LED RESET PWR BTN * Requires an ATX power supply. M2NBP-VM CSM SOFT-OFF mode depending on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power switch
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    This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup BIOS se2tup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.
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    (BIOS) setup. 1. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment.) 2. ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk/ USB flash disk or the motherboard support CD.) 3. Award BIOS Flash Utility (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable floppy disk.) 4. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 (Updates
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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 M2NBP-VM CSM 2-
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    to download. Click Next. 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 file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file
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    icon. d. Click File from the menu, then select Format. A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears. e. Select Create an MS-DOS startup disk from the format options field, then click Start. 2. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk. ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 2-
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    . ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility B316 FLASH TYPE: SST 49LF040B 4Mb LPC Current ROM BOARD: M2NBP-VM CSM Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: 0201 VER: Unknown DATE: 08/21/2006 DATE: Unknown PATH: C:\M2NBP-VM CSM A: WIN98E C: NETTERM DRIVERS RECYCLED WUTEMP NEWFOL~1 INSTALL
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    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 file from the ASUS web site. Rename the file to M2NBPVM.bin and save it to a floppy disk, CD ROM or a USB flash disk in FAT
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    prompts you to save the current BIOS file. The following screen appears. 8. The utility verifies the BIOS AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.17 file in the floppy disk, CD (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved ROM or a USB flash disk For M2NBP-VM-CSM DATE: 04/13/2006 and starts
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    : Please wait... 4. The utility saves the current AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.17 BIOS file to the floppy disk, (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved then returns to the BIOS flashing process. For M2NBP-VM CSM DATE: 04/13/2006 Flash Type - PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH File Name
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    2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 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 or the floppy disk that contains the updated BIOS file. • Prepare
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    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 and . ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 2-11
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    Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Tools items: Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit For changing the system boot configuration For changing the desired item is highlighted. • The BIOS setup screens shown in this chapter are for reference
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    Function Displays the General Help screen Loads setup default values Exits the BIOS setup or returns to the main menu from a sub‑menu Selects shows the Main menu items. The other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items window." ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 2-13
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    Select a menu item then press to display a pop-up window with the configuration options for that item. Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit System Time System Date 15 : 30 : 36 Thu, Oct 20 2005 Legacy Diskette A: [1.44M, 3.5 in
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    menu screen items and how to navigate through them. Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit System Time System Date 15 : 30 : 36 drive installed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [720K , 3.5 in.] [1.44M, 3.5 in.] ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 2-15
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    for the remaining fields 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]. Configuration options: [None] [Auto
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    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. ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 2-17
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    detects the presence of Serial ATA devices. There is a separate sub-menu for each SATA device. Select a device item then press to display the SATA device information. Main Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility SATA1 Extended IDE Drive Access Mode Capacity Cylinder Head Landing Zone
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    sectors per track. This item is not configurable. 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. installed memory. 2.3.8 Usable Memory [XXX MB] Shows the size of usable memory. ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 2-19
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    -Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration AI NET2 CPU Configuration Chipset PCIPnP CPU overclocking options to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. Selct either one of the preset overclocking configuration options: Manual
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    [Manual]. CPU CPU speed. The BIOS auto-detects the value of 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. Configuration options: [Auto] [1.9V] ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM
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    options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.4.3 CPU Configuration Advanced Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility CPU Configuration CPU Type AMD Engineering Sample CPU Speed 2600MHz Cache RAM 1024K DRAM Configuration AMD Live! AMD Cool'n'Quiet Function CPU VID Code Voltage [Disabled
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    ] DRAM background scrubber [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] L2 cache background scrubber [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DCache background scrubber [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 2-23
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    AMD Cool 'n' Quiet technology. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] 2.4.4 Chipset Advanced Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Frame Buffer Size ECC Spread Spectrum PCIE Spread Spectrum SATA Spread Spectrum HT Spread Spectrum Chipset Spectrum for CPU. Configuration
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    -E] Resources Controlled By [Auto] When set to [Auto], the BIOS automatically configures all the boot and Plug and Play compatible devices. Set to [Manual] if you want to assign the IRQ DMA and memory base PC AT bus specification, PCI/ISA PnP for devices compliant with the ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 2-25
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    ] [4096] 2.4.6 Onboard Devices Configuration Advanced Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Onboard Device Configuration IDE Function Setup NVRAID Configuration USB Configuration Onboard nVidia LAN Onboard LAN Boot ROM HD Audio Serial Port1 Address Parallel Port Address Parallel Port
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    Disabled Select Menu Item Specific 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-configurable. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 2-27
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    you to enable or disable support for USB devices on legacy operating systems (OS). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Onboard nVidia LAN [Enabled] Enables or disables the onboard NVIDIA® LAN controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] OnBoard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] Allows you
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    -configurable when the "Parallel Port Mode" item is set to [ECP] or [Bi-Directional] ECP Mode Use DMA [3] Allows selection of ECP Mode. Configuration options: [1] [3] ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 2-29
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    ). Select an item then press to display the configuration options. Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit ACPI Suspend Type ACPI APIC support APM Configuration Hardware Monitor [S1&S3] [Enabled] Select Menu Item Specific Help Select the
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    > to display the Date of Month Alarm pop-up menu. Key-in a value within the specified range then press . Configuration options: [Min=0] [Max=31] ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 2-31
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    requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Space Bar] [Ctrl-ESC] [Power Key] 2-32 Chapter 2: BIOS setup
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    rotations per minute (RPM). If any of the fans is not connected to the motherboard, the field shows 0. These items are not userconfigurable. CPU Fan Speed warning [800 RPM] Sets the CPU fan speed warning feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [800RPM] [1200RPM] [1600RPM] ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 2-33
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    ESC: Exit Select Menu Enter: Select SubMenu F10: Save and Exit 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Boot 1st Boot Device 2nd Boot Device 3rd Boot Device 4th Boot Device Boot Device Priority [Removable] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] [Disabled] Select Menu Item
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    bootable add-in cards attached to the system. 2.6.4 CDROM Drives Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Boot CDROM Drives 1. 2nd Slave: XXXXXXXXX Select Menu Item Specific Help 1. 2nd Slave Change Value F5: Setup Defaults Enter: Select SubMenu F10: Save and Exit ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 2-35
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    you to enable or disable the system quick boot feature. When Enabled, the system skips certain tests while booting. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Boot Up Floppy Seek [Disabled] Enables or disables greater than 64 KB.Configuration options: [Non-OS2] [OS2] 2-36 Chapter 2: BIOS setup
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    ] [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. Configuration options: [All Errors] [No Errors] [All, But Keyboard] [All, But Diskette] [All, But Disk/Key] ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 2-37
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    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? the CMOS RAM, refer to section "1.9 Jumpers" for instructions. 2-38 Chapter 2: BIOS setup
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    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 [Enabled] This item appears only when the TPM module is installed first. ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 2-39
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    ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS RROM Utility B316 FLASH TYPE: SST 49LF040B 4Mb LPC Current ROM BOARD: M2NBP-VM CSM VER: 0201 DATE: 08/21/2006 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: C:\M2NPVOC A: WIN98ES E C: NETTERM DRIVERS RECYCLED WUTEMP NEWFOL~1 INSTALL
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    BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot When you select this option, a confirmation window appears. Select YES to save changes and BIOS asks for a confirmation before exiting. ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 2-41
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    the parameters on the Setup menus. When you select this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears. Select YES to load default values. Select Exit & Save Changes or make other changes before saving discard any changes and load the previously saved values. 2-42 Chapter 2: BIOS setup
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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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    • 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
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    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. ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 3-
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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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    . 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. ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 3-
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    (PDF). Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a user manual file. 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. 3- Chapter 3: Software support
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    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 M2NBP-VM CSM 3-
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    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. Browse this CD Displays the support CD contents in graphical format. 3- Chapter
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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 in text format. ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 3-
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    then insert the floppy disk with RAID driver into the floppy 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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