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- Asus M2V GREEN | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 1
M2V-MX Motherboard - Asus M2V GREEN | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 2
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 - Asus M2V GREEN | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 3
vii M2V-MX 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 1-4 1.4 Before you proceed 1-5 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.5.1 Motherboard layout - Asus M2V GREEN | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 4
a bootable floppy disk 2-2 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 2-3 2.1.3 AFUDOS utility 2-4 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 2-6 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility 2-8 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-27 2.4.6 PCI PnP 2-29 2.5 Power menu 2-30 2.5.1 Suspend Mode 2-30 2.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support 2-30 iv - Asus M2V GREEN | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 5
2-35 2.6.3 Security 2-36 2.7 Tools menu 2-40 2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-40 2.8 Exit menu 2-41 Chapter 3: Software support 3.1 Installing an operating system 3-2 3.2 Support CD information 3-2 3.2.1 Running the support CD 3-2 3.2.2 Drivers menu 3-3 3.2.3 Utilities menu 3-4 3.2.4 Make Disk menu - Asus M2V GREEN | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 6
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 - Asus M2V GREEN | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 7
qualified service technician or your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals stable surface. • If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. The symbol of - Asus M2V GREEN | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 8
-Sensing and Enumeration Technology Supports Multi-Streaming Technology Supports Jack-Retasking Technology S/PDIF out support Realtek® RTL8100C 10/100 LAN Supports up to 8 USB 2.0 ports ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS MyLogo™ ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS Q-Fan2 (continued on - Asus M2V GREEN | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 9
10-pin system panel connector 4 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.3 WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, PXE, RPL, WOR by PME Drivers Anti-virus software ASUS LiveUpdate Micro-ATX form factor: 9.6 in x 8.6 in *Specifications are subject to change without notice. ix - Asus M2V GREEN | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 10
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This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction - Asus M2V GREEN | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 12
for the following items. Motherboard ASUS M2V-MX motherboard Cables 1 x Serial ATA signal cables 1 x Serial ATA power cable 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable Accessories I/O shield Application CD ASUS motherboard support CD Documentation User guide If any of the - Asus M2V GREEN | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 13
performance for 3D graphics and other memory demanding applications. PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect technology that speeds up the PCI bus. PCI without buying expensive additional LAN cards. See pages 1-22 for details. ASUS M2V-MX 1- - Asus M2V GREEN | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 14
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 efficient operation. See page 2‑33 for details. ASUS MyLogo™ This new feature present in the motherboard allows you to personalize and add styles to - Asus M2V GREEN | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 15
. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. R M2V-MX M2V-MX Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS M2V - Asus M2V GREEN | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 16
1.5 Motherboard overview 1.5.1 Motherboard layout PS/2KBMS KBPWR T: Mouse B: Keyboard ATX12V 21.8cm (8.6in) CPU_FAN PORT VGA USB12 USBPW1-4 LAN2_USB34 CHA_FAN Super I/O SB_PWR AUDIO CD RTL8100C VIA K8M890 M2V-MX PCIEX16 PCI1 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power VIA VT8237A 4Mb BIOS BUZZER - Asus M2V GREEN | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 17
as indicated in the 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. R Place this side towards the rear of the chassis M2V-MX ASUS M2V-MX 1- - Asus M2V GREEN | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 18
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. R M2V-MX M2V-MX CPU Socket M2 2. Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to a 90°-100° angle. Socket lever Make sure - Asus M2V GREEN | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 19
. 7. Connect the CPU fan cable to the CPU_FAN connector on the motherboard. CPU_FAN R CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND M2V-MX M2V-MX CPU Fan Connector Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. ASUS M2V-MX 1- - Asus M2V GREEN | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 20
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 should come with installation instructions for the CPU, heatsink, and the retention mechanism. If the instructions in this section do - Asus M2V GREEN | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 21
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. ASUS M2V-MX 1-11 - Asus M2V GREEN | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 22
memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with two Double of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 128 Pins R 112 Pins M2V-MX M2V-MX 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Sockets 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install vendor. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus. com) for the latest Qualified Vendors List. 1- - Asus M2V GREEN | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 23
tested and qualified for use with this motherboard. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus. com) for the latest DDR2 DIMM modules for this motherboard. DDR2 533 Qualified Vendors List Size -CE6 HYMP564U64AP8-Y5 HYMP112U72P8-Y5 (continued on the next page) DIMM support A B ASUS M2V-MX 1-13 - Asus M2V GREEN | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 24
-6E-E M20AD5Q3H3163J1C52 M2OAD5G3H3166I1C52 BL6464AA663.8FD BL12864AA663.16FD AU512E667C5KBGC AU01GE667C5KBGC AU512E667C5KBGC AU512E667C5KBGC KLCC28F-A8KB5 KLCD48F-A8KB5 TS64MLQ64V6J TS128MLQ64V6J JM367Q643A-6 (continued on the next page) DIMM support A B 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction - Asus M2V GREEN | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 25
: A - supports one module inserted in any slot as Single-channel memory configuration B - supports one pair of modules inserted into either slots as one pair of Dualchannel memory configuration Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest memory Qualified Vendor List (QVL). ASUS M2V-MX - Asus M2V GREEN | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 26
components. Failure to do so can cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. To install a DIMM: 1. Unlock a DIMM socket 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. 1.7.4 Removing - Asus M2V GREEN | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 27
sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support. Make sure to unplug the power cord before adding the card. 2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is already installed in a chassis). 3. Remove the bracket opposite drivers for the expansion card. ASUS M2V-MX 1-17 - Asus M2V GREEN | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 28
* These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices. IRQ assignments for this motherboard PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 A B 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 - Asus M2V GREEN | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 29
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 PCI Express x16 slot. ASUS M2V-MX 1-19 - Asus M2V GREEN | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 30
-enter data. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! R M2V-MX M2V-MX Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction - Asus M2V GREEN | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 31
the computer when you press a key on the keyboard (the default is the Space Bar). This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 500 mA on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in sleep mode. ASUS M2V-MX 1-21 - Asus M2V GREEN | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 32
LED LAN port 4. Line In port (light blue). This port connects a tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources. 5. Line Out port (green). This port connects a headphone or a speaker. In 4-channel, or 6-channel, configuration, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 6. Microphone port - Asus M2V GREEN | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 33
of the floppy disk drive. Pin 5 on the connector is removed to prevent incorrect cable connection when using an FDD cable with a covered Pin 5. FLOPPY M2V-MX NOTE: Orient the red markings on the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1. M2V-MX Floppy Disk Drive Connector R PIN 1 ASUS M2V-MX 1-23 - Asus M2V GREEN | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 34
blue, black, and gray. Connect the blue connector to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of the following modes to other device jumpers have the same setting. R PRI_IDE PIN1 SEC_IDE PIN1 M2V-MX M2V-MX IDE Connectors NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on - Asus M2V GREEN | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 35
. R GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND M2V-MX M2V-MX SATA Connectors SATA1 SATA2 For detailed instructions on how to configure RAID 0, 1, and JBOD, refer to the RAID manual in the support CD. ASUS M2V-MX 1-25 - Asus M2V GREEN | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 36
[black]) These connectors are for Serial ATA signal cables. These connectors support Serial ATA hard disk drives that you can configure for RAID through GND GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND M2V-MX SATA_E1 SATA_E2 M2V-MX SATA_E Connectors • Before creating a RAID set - Asus M2V GREEN | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 37
support cooling fans of 350mA~740mA (8.88W max.) or a total of 1A~2.22A (26.64W max.) at +12V. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard or MPEG card. R M2V-MX CD (black) Right Audio Channel Ground Ground Left Audio Channel M2V-MX Internal Audio Connector ASUS M2V-MX 1-27 - Asus M2V GREEN | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 38
that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. R USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC M2V-MX USB56 1 USB78 1 USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND M2V-MX USB 2.0 Connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard - Asus M2V GREEN | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 39
M2V-MX Front Panel Audio Connector • We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard's the Front Panel Support Type item in the BIOS setup to [AC97]. See section 2.4.5 Onboard Device Configuration for details. ASUS M2V-MX 1-29 - Asus M2V GREEN | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 40
devices. EATX12V +12V DC GND +12V DC GND R EATXPWR +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK M2V-MX Ground +5 Volts Ground +5 Volts M2V-MX ATX Power Connector Ground +3 Volts +3 Volts Ground +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts Ground Ground Ground PSON# Ground -12 Volts - Asus M2V GREEN | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 41
connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. R PLED SPEAKER PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker PANEL M2V-MX IDE_LED M2V-MX System Panel Connector IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- reset button for system reboot without turning off the system power. ASUS M2V-MX 1-31 - Asus M2V GREEN | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 42
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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 - Asus M2V GREEN | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 44
BIOS The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk, USB Flash, or the motherboard support CD during POST.) 2. ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable floppy - Asus M2V GREEN | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 45
assuming that D: is your optical drive. e. Press , then follow screen instructions to continue. 2. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to go - Asus M2V GREEN | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 46
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 CD to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 2. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the prompt type: afudos /o[filename] where the - Asus M2V GREEN | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 47
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 at the DOS prompt. 2. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support ASUS M2V-MX 2- - Asus M2V GREEN | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 48
restart your computer A:\> 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 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 - Asus M2V GREEN | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 49
the utility completes the updating process. Recovering the BIOS from the support CD To recover the BIOS from the support CD: 1. Remove any floppy disk from the floppy disk drive version for this motherboard. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file. ASUS M2V-MX 2- - Asus M2V GREEN | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 50
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 - Asus M2V GREEN | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 51
Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from the Internet option from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select. Click Next. ASUS M2V-MX 2- - Asus M2V GREEN | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 52
4. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish 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 - Asus M2V GREEN | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 53
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 M2V-MX 2-11 - Asus M2V GREEN | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 54
2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help System Time [11:51:19] System Date [Thu 08/05/2003] Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in] Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave Secondary IDE Master Secondary IDE Slave SATA1 SATA2 IDE Configuration System Information - Asus M2V GREEN | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 55
and Exit ESC Exit Pop-up window Scroll bar At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item. ASUS M2V-MX 2-13 - Asus M2V GREEN | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 56
] to select a field. Use [+] or [-] to configure system time. 2.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx] Allows you to set the system time. 2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you to set the system date. 2.3.3 Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.] Sets the type of floppy drive installed. Configuration - Asus M2V GREEN | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 57
. When set to Auto, the data transfer from and to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time if the device supports multi-sector transfer feature. When set to Disabled, the data transfer from and to the device occurs one sector at a time. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS M2V-MX 2-15 - Asus M2V GREEN | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 58
PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [SWDMA0] [SWDMA1] [SWDMA2] [MWDMA0] [MWDMA1] [MWDMA2] [UDMA0] [UDMA1] [UDMA2] [UDMA3] [UDMA4] [UDMA5] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart - Asus M2V GREEN | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 59
time if the device supports multi-sector transfer feature. When set to [Disabled], the data transfer from and to the device occurs one sector at a time. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] ASUS M2V-MX 2-17 - Asus M2V GREEN | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 60
DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [SWDMA0] [SWDMA1] [SWDMA2] [MWDMA0] [MWDMA1] [MWDMA2] [UDMA0] [UDMA1] [UDMA2] [UDMA3] [UDMA4] [UDMA5] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [ - Asus M2V GREEN | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 61
Size : 448MB AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Processor Displays the auto-detected processor information. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. ASUS M2V-MX 2-19 - Asus M2V GREEN | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 62
CPU overclocking options to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. Select either one of the preset overclocking options. Configuration options: [Manual] [Standard] [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 10%] [Overclock 20%] Spread Spectrum [Enable] Allows you to enable or disable the clock generator spread - Asus M2V GREEN | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 63
following item appears only when you set the AI Overclocking item to [Manual]. CPU Frequency [XXX] Displays the frequency sent by the clock generator is enabled. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] ASUS M2V-MX 2-21 - Asus M2V GREEN | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 64
Configuration options: [HiSpeed] [Full Speed] BIOS EHCI Hand-Off [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the BIOS EHCI hand-off support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.4.3 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects - Asus M2V GREEN | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 65
Bank Interleaving Enable Clock to All DIMMs MemClk Tristate C3/ATLVID Memory Hole Remapping [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M2V-MX 2-23 - Asus M2V GREEN | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 66
: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enable] MCT Timing Mode [Auto] Sets the MCT Timing mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following item appears when the MCT Time Mode item is set to [Manual]. TRRD [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [2T] [3T] [4T] [5T] TRC [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [11T - Asus M2V GREEN | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 67
Control [Auto] Allows DIMMs to enter power down mode by deasserting the clock enable signal when DIMMs are not in use. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] ASUS M2V-MX 2-25 - Asus M2V GREEN | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 68
type of Primary VGA in case of multiple video controllers. Configuration options: [PCI] [PCIE VGA] [Integrated VGA] VLink Mode Supported [Auto] Sets the VLink 8X support. Configuration options: [Auto] [Mode 0] [Mode 1] [Mode 2] [Mode 3] [Mode 4] AGP Mode [8X] Allows you to change the AGP mode for - Asus M2V GREEN | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 69
[Enabled] OnBoard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] High Definition Audio [Auto] Front Panel Support Type [HD Audio] JMicron SATA/PATA Controller [Enabled] JMicron SATA Controller Mode [IDE you to disable or set the high definition audio. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS M2V-MX 2-27 - Asus M2V GREEN | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 70
connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC'97 or high-definition audio depending on the audio standard that the front panel audio module supports. Configuration options: [AC97][HD Audio] JMicron SATA/PATA Controller [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the JMicron SATA/PATA controller. Configuration - Asus M2V GREEN | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 71
ISA graphics device is installed in the system so that the latter can function correctly. Setting to [Disabled] deactivates this feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M2V-MX 2-29 - Asus M2V GREEN | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 72
you to add more tables for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 2.0 specifications. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] 2.5.3 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Enables or disables the ACPI support in the ASIC. When set to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the RSDT pointer list - Asus M2V GREEN | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 73
Devices [Disabled] 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: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M2V-MX 2-31 - Asus M2V GREEN | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 74
you to use the PS/2 mouse to resume the system. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [ onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU, motherboard and power temperatures. Select Disabled if you do not - Asus M2V GREEN | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 75
speeds in rotations per minute (RPM). If any of the fans is not connected to the motherboard, the specific field shows N/A. Chassis Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A] or [Ignored] The onboard Mode [Optimal] Sets the smart fan mode. Configuration options: [Performance] [Optimal] [Silent] ASUS M2V-MX 2-33 - Asus M2V GREEN | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 76
2.6 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press to display the sub-menu. Boot Settings Boot Device Priority Boot Settings Configuration Security Specifies the Boot Device Priority sequence. 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority Boot - Asus M2V GREEN | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 77
Mouse Support [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable support for PS/2 mouse. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] Wait for 'F1' If Error [Enabled] When set to Enabled, the system waits for F1 key to be pressed when error occurs. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M2V - Asus M2V GREEN | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 78
Hit 'DEL' Message Display [Enabled] When set to Enabled, the system displays the message "Press DEL to run Setup" during POST. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this function allows the option ROMs to trap Interrupt 19. Configuration - Asus M2V GREEN | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 79
. Limited allows change only to selected fields, such as Date and Time. Full Access allows viewing and changing all the fields in the Setup utility. ASUS M2V-MX 2-37 - Asus M2V GREEN | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 80
Change User Password Select this item to set or change the user password. The User Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed. After you have set a password, this item shows Installed. To set a User Password: 1. Select the Change User Password item and press . 2. On - Asus M2V GREEN | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 81
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 M2V-MX 2-39 - Asus M2V GREEN | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 82
EZ Flash 2 Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. When you press , a confirmation message appears details. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.00 FLASH TYPE: PMC 49FL004T LPC Current ROM BOARD: M2V-MX VER: 0113 DATE: 09/15/06 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ - Asus M2V GREEN | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 83
to the Setup program. If you made changes to fields other than System Date, System Time, and Password, the BIOS asks for a confirmation before exiting. ASUS M2V-MX 2-41 - Asus M2V GREEN | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 84
Discard Changes Allows you to discard the selections you made and restore the previously saved values. After selecting this option, a confirmation appears. Select Yes to discard any changes and load the previously saved values. Load Setup Defaults This option allows you to load the default values - Asus M2V GREEN | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 85
This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. 3 Software support - Asus M2V GREEN | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 86
you install Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or 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 - Asus M2V GREEN | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 87
Driver Installs the JMicron® JMB36X Serial ATA RAID controller driver. Realtek RTL8100C LAN Driver Installs the Realtek® RTL8100C LAN 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 M2V - Asus M2V GREEN | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 88
the motherboard BIOS in a Windows® environment. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems. This - Asus M2V GREEN | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 89
RAID Controller Driver Allows you to create a VIA® VT8237A RAID driver disk. Make JMicron JMB36X 32bit SATA/RAID Driver Allows you to create a JMicron® JMB36X 32bit RAID driver. Make JMicron JMB36X 64bit SATA/RAID Driver Allows you to create a JMicron® JMB36X 64bit RAID driver. ASUS M2V-MX 3- - Asus M2V GREEN | Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 90
3.2.5 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. 3- Chapter 3: Software support
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