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    Motherboard M2V-MX[...]

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    i i Copyright © 2006 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without [...]

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    iii Contents Notices ................................................................................................ vi Safety information ..............................................................................vii M2V-MX specications summary ........................................................ viii Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1[...]

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    i v Contents Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ........................................ 2-2 2.1.1 Creating a bootable oppy disk .............................. 2-2 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility ............................................ 2-3 2.1.3 AFUDOS utility ........................................................ 2-4[...]

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    v Contents 2.5.3 ACPI APIC Support ................................................ 2-30 2.5.4 APM Conguration ................................................ 2-31 2.5.5 Hardware Monitor .................................................. 2-32 2.6 Boot menu .......................................................................... 2-34 2.6.1 Boo[...]

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    v i Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference, and • This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has [...]

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    vii Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all[...]

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    viii M2V-MX specications summary (continued on the next page) C P U Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion slots Graphics Storage Audio LAN USB 2.0 Special features Su ppo rt AM D soc ke t A M2 fo r AMD A thl on ™ 6 4 FX/ At hlo n™ 64 X 2/A th lon ™ 64/ AMD Sem pro n™ pr oc ess or AMD64 architecture enables simultaneous 32-bit and 64-bit co[...]

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    i x M2V-MX specications summary Backpanel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability Support CD contents Form factor 1 x Parallel 1 x PS/2 keyboard 1 x PS/2 mouse 1 x 6-channel Audio I/O 1 x RJ45 port 1 x VGA port 4 x USB 1 x Serial port 2 x USB connector supports additional 4 USB ports 24-pin ATX power connector 4-pin ATX 12V[...]

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    1 Product introduction This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports.[...]

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    1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! Thank you for buying an ASUS ® M2V-MX motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it another standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the items in your packa[...]

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    ASUS M2V-MX 1-3 DDR2 800MHz memory support DDR2 is the next generation memory technology to replace the current DDR. With the highest speed up to 800MHz, DDR2 memory provides great performance for 3D graphics and other memory demanding applications. PCI Express™ interface Th e m oth erb oar d f ull y s upp ort s P CI Exp res s, the latest I/O int[...]

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    1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. Simply press the predened hotkey to launch the utility and update the BIOS without entering the OS. Update your BIOS easily without preparing a bootable diskette or using an OS-based ash utility. See page 2-3 f[...]

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    ASUS M2V-MX 1-5 Onboard LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode. This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the[...]

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    1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.5.1 Motherboard layout 1.5 Motherboard overview M2V -MX 21.8cm (8.6in) 24.5cm (9.6in ) R Socket M2 CPU_FAN DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64 bit,240-pin module) EA TXPWR PRI_IDE SEC_IDE CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power BIOS_WP 4Mb BIOS BUZZER SA T A1 SA T A_E1 SA TA_E2 SA T A2 P ANEL CLRTC [...]

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    ASUS M2V-MX 1-7 M2V -MX R Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. 1.5.2 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the chassis in the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the image below. Place this side towards t[...]

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    1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a 940-pin AM2 socket designed for the AMD Athlon™ 64 FX/Athlon™ 64 X2/AMD Athlon™ 64/AMD Sempron™ processor. Make sure you use a CPU is designed for the AM2 socket. The CPU ts in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the soc[...]

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    ASUS M2V-MX 1-9 3. Position the CPU above the socket such that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with a small triangle. 4. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it ts in place. The CPU ts only in one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CP[...]

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    1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan The AMD AMD Athlon™ 64 FX/ Athlon™ 64 X2/AMD Athlon™ 64/AMD Sempron™ processor require a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. Follow these steps to install the CPU heatsink and fan. 1. Place the heatsink on[...]

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    ASUS M2V-MX 1-11 2. Attach one end of the retention bracket to the retention module base. 3. Align the other end of the retention bracket (near the retention bracket lock) to the retention module base. A clicking sound denotes that the retention bracket is in place. 4. Push down the retention bracket lock on the retention mechanism to secure the he[...]

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    1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a [...]

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    ASUS M2V-MX 1-13 1.7.3 DDR2 Qualified Vendors List The following table lists the memory modules that have been tested and qualied for use with this motherboard. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus. com) for the latest DDR2 DIMM modules for this motherboard. 256MB KINGSTON E5116AF-5C-E SS KVR533D2N4/256 • • 512MB KINGSTON HYB18T512800AF37 SS KVR[...]

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    1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction DDR2 667 Qualified Vendors List DIMM support Size Vendor Model Side(s) Component A B 512MB Hynix HY5PS12821AFP-Y5(ECC) SS HYMP564U72AP8-Y5 • • 512MB Hynix HY5PS12821AFP-Y4 SS HYMP564U64AP8-Y4 • • 512MB Hynix HY5PS12821AFP-Y4(ECC) SS HYMP564U72AP8-Y4 • • 512MB CORSAIR 64M8CFEG SS VS512MB667D2 • • [...]

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    ASUS M2V-MX 1-15 DDR2 800 Qualified Vendors List DIMM support Size Vendor Model Side(s) Component A B 1024MB KINGSTON K4T51083QC DS KVR800D2N5/1G • 1024MB KINGSTON Heat-Sink Package SS KHX6400D2LLK2/1GN • • 512MB Qimonda HYB18T256800AF25 DS HYS64T64520HU-2.5-A • • 512MB Qimonda HYB18T256800AF25F DS HYS64T64020HU-25F-A • • 256MB Qimond[...]

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    1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system 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 by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. Align a DIMM on the socket such t[...]

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    ASUS M2V-MX 1-17 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with it and make the necessar[...]

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    1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction Standard interrupt assignments IRQ Priority Standard Function * These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices. When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support “Share IRQ” or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments; otherwise, conicts will arise between the two PCI groups[...]

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    ASUS M2V-MX 1-19 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 specications. The gure 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 specications. The [...]

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    1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.9 Jumpers 1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear 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 data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which include system setup informatio[...]

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    ASUS M2V-MX 1-21 2. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up feature. Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) to wake up 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[...]

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    1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.10 Connectors 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1. PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse. 2. Parallel port. This 25-pin port connects a printer, scanner, or other devices. 3. LAN (RJ-45) port. This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. LAN port LED indi[...]

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    ASUS M2V-MX 1-23 7. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 8. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 9. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. This 15-pin port is for a VGA monitor or other VGA-co[...]

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    1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction 2. IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE, SEC_IDE) The onboard IDE connectors are for Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable(s). There are three connectors on each Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable: blue, black, and gray. Connect the blue connector to the motherboard’s IDE connector, then select one of the following mod[...]

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    ASUS M2V-MX 1-25 3. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1[red], SATA2 [red]) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk and optical disk drives that allows up to 150 MB/s data transfer rates, faster than the standard parallel ATA with 133 MB/s (Ultra DMA133). If you install Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can creat[...]

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    1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction 4. JMicron JMB363 ® Serial ATA RAID connectors (7-pin SATA_E1[black], SATA_E2[black]) These connectors are for Serial ATA signal cables. These connectors support Serial ATA hard disk drives that you can congure for RAID through the onboard Serial ATA RAID controller. The JMicron SATA controller mode item in [...]

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    ASUS M2V-MX 1-27 Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufcient air ow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan connectors. 4. CPU, and Chassis Fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, CHA_FAN) The fa n c onn ect ors su pport coolin g fans of 35 0mA~74[...]

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    1-28 Chapter 1: Product introduction Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! 7. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. These USB[...]

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    ASUS M2V-MX 1-29 8. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports the AC`97 audio standard. Connect one end of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this connector. M2V-MX R M2V -MX Front Panel Audio Connector HP_HD MIC2_L HP_R HP_L MIC2_JD Jack_Sense MIC2_R PRESEN[...]

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    1-30 Chapter 1: Product introduction 9. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin EATX12V) These connectors are for an ATX power supply. The plugs from the power supply are designed to t these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down rmly until the connectors completely t. • We recommend that you us[...]

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    ASUS M2V-MX 1-31 10. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. • System power LED This 3-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep[...]

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    2 This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. BIOS setup[...]

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    2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup 2.1 Managing and updating your 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 oppy disk, USB Flash, or the motherboard support CD during POST.) 2. ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable ?[...]

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    ASUS M2V-MX 2-3 2. Co py the or igi nal or th e l ate st mot her boa rd BIO S  le to the bo ota ble o ppy di sk. To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2: 1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS le for the motherboard. 2. Sav e t he BIO S le to a  oppy d isk or a USB ash disk, then r estart the sys tem . 2.[...]

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    2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup • This function can support devices such as USB ash disk, or oppy disk with FAT 32/16 format only. • Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 2.1.3 AFUDOS utility The AFUDOS utility allows you to update the BIOS le in DOS environment using a bootable oppy [...]

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    ASUS M2V-MX 2-5 The utility returns to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS le. A:>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AM I F irm war e U pda te Uti lit y - Ve rsi on 1.1 9(A SUS V2 .07 (03 .11 .24 BB) ) Cop yrig ht (C ) 20 02 Am eric an Me gatr ends, Inc . All rig hts r eser ved. Reading ash ..... done Write to le...... ok A:> Updating[...]

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    2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup 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 le when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can update a corrupted BIOS le using the motherboard support CD, or the oppy disk that contains the updated BIOS le. • [...]

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    ASUS M2V-MX 2-7 4. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so can cause system boot failure! Recovering the BIOS from the support CD To recover the BIOS from the support CD: 1. Remove any oppy disk from the oppy disk drive, then turn on the system[...]

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    2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Place the support CD in the optical drive. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. See page 5-3 for the Utilities screen menu. 3. The ASUS Update utility is copied to your system. 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a u[...]

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    ASUS M2V-MX 2-9 3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network trafc, or click Auto Select. Click Next. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows ® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update [...]

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    2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS le: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows ® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from a le option from the drop-down menu, the[...]

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    ASUS M2V-MX 2-11 2.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable Low-Pin Count (LPC) chip that you can update using the provided utility described in section “2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS.” Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard, reconguring your system, or prompted to“Run Setup.” This sec[...]

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    2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup System Time [11:51:19] System Date [Thu 08/05/2003] Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in] Primary IDE Master : [ST320413A] Primary IDE Slave : [Not Detected] Secondary IDE Master : [Not Detected] Secondary IDE Slave : [Not Detected] SATA1 : [Not Detected] SATA2 : [Not Detected] IDE Conguration System Information Use [ENTER[...]

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    ASUS M2V-MX 2-13 2.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specic items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. 2.2.5 Sub-menu items An item with a sub-menu on any menu screen is distinguished[...]

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    2-14 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup 2.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic system information. 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 [...]

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    ASUS M2V-MX 2-15 2.3.4 Primary and Secondary IDE Master/Slave While entering Setup, BIOS auto-detects the presence of IDE devices. There is a separate sub-menu for each IDE device. Select a device item then press <Enter> to display the IDE device information. The values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PI[...]

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    2-16 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. Conguration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. Conguration options: [Auto] [SWDMA0] [SWDMA1] [SWDMA2] [MWDMA0] [MWDMA1] [MWDMA2] [UDMA0] [UDMA1] [UDMA2] [UDMA3] [UDMA4] [UDMA5] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, an[...]

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    ASUS M2V-MX 2-17 2.3.5 SATA1 and SATA2 While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of Serial ATA devices. There is a separate sub-menu for each Serial ATA device. Select a device item then press <Enter> to display the Serial ATA device information. The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Devi[...]

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    2-18 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup 2.3.6 IDE Configuration The items in this menu allow you to set or change the congurations for the IDE devices installed in the system. Select an item then press <Enter> if you wish to congure the item. IDE Conguration Parallel ATA IDE Controller [Both] Hard Disk Write Protect [Disabled] IDE Detect Time Out[...]

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    ASUS M2V-MX 2-19 2.3.7 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specications. The items in this menu are auto-detected by BIOS. AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Processor Displays the auto-detected processor information. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. AMI BIOS Version [...]

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    2-20 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect eld values can cause the system to malfunction. JumperFree Conguration USB Conguration CPU Conguration Chipset Onboard D[...]

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    ASUS M2V-MX 2-21 The following item appears only when you set the AI Overclocking item to [Manual]. CPU Frequency [XXX] Displays the frequency sent by the clock generator to the system bus and PCI bus. The value of this item is auto-detected by the BIOS. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the CPU frequency. You can also type the desired[...]

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    2-22 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup 2.4.3 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. CPU Conguration Module Version:13.06 AGESA Version:02.06.11 Physical Count: 1 Logical Count: 2 AMD Athlon(tm) 64 X2 Dual Core Processor 3800+ Revision: F2 Cache L1: 128KB Cache L2: 1024KB Speed : 2000MHz[...]

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    ASUS M2V-MX 2-23 Processor Frequency Multiplier [Auto] Allows you to select the processor frequency. Conguration options: [Auto] [x5.0 1000MHz] [x6.0 1000MHz] [x7.0 1000MHz] [x8.0 1000MHz] [x9.0 1000MHz] [x5.0 1000MHz] [x10.0 1000MHz] Processor Voltage[Auto] Allows you to select the processor voltage. Conguration options: [Auto] [1.400V] [1.3[...]

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    2-24 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup Memclock Mode [Auto] Allows you to set the memory clock mode.Set by the code using [Auto] or select [Manual] to set using one of the standard values. Conguration options: [Auto] [Manual] [Limit] CAS Latency (CL) [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [3.0] [4.0] [5.0] [6.0] TRCD [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [3 [...]

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    ASUS M2V-MX 2-25 ECC Conguration DRAM ECC Enable [Enabled] 4-Bit ECC Mode [Disabled] DRAM SCRUB REDIRECT [Disabled] DRAM BG Srub [Disabled] ECC Configuration DRAM ECC Enable [Enabled] Enables or disables the DRAM ECC that allows hardware to report and correct memory errors automatically to maintain system integrity. Conguration options: [Disa[...]

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    2-26 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup K8M890 PCI EXPRESS Configuration OnChip VGA Frame Buffer Size [64MB] Primary Graphics Adapter [PCIE VGA] VLink Mode Supported [Auto] AGP Mode [AGP 8X] Graphics Aperture Size [128MB] Options for VIA AGP Chipset OnChip VGA Frame Buffer Size [64MB] Sets the onchip VGA frame buffer size. Conguration options: [Disabled] [8M[...]

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    ASUS M2V-MX 2-27 Hyper Transport AGP Conguration (K8/NPT) to (NB) Freq Auto [Enabled] Hyper Transport AGP Configuration (K8/NPT) to (NB) Freq Auto [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the K8/NPT to northbridge frequency selection by CPU capability. Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2.4.5 Onboard Devices Configuration Serial ATA I[...]

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    2-28 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup Front Panel Support Type [HD Audio] Allows you to set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC’97 or high-denition audio depending on the audio standard that the front panel audio module supports. Conguration options: [AC97][HD Audio] JMicron SATA/PATA Controller [Enabled] Allows you to enable or d[...]

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    ASUS M2V-MX 2-29 2.4.6 PCI PnP The PCI PnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for legacy ISA devices. Take caution when changing the settings of the PCI PnP menu items. Incorrect [...]

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    2-30 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup IRQ xx [Available] When set to [Available], the specic IRQ is free for PCI/PnP devices to use. When set to [Reserved], the IRQ is reserved for legacy ISA devices. Conguration options: [Available] [Reserved] 2.5 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced Power Management (APM) f[...]

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    ASUS M2V-MX 2-31 2.5.4 APM Configuration APM Conguration Power Management/APM [Enabled] Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off] Advanced Resume Events Controls Power Ob by External Modem [Dusabled] Power On by PCI device [Disabled] Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled] Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled] Power Manageme[...]

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    2-32 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Allows you to use specic keys on the keyboard to turn on the system. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Space Bar] [Ctrl-Esc] [Power Key] Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], [...]

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    ASUS M2V-MX 2-33 CPU Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A] or [Ignored] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU and chassis fan speeds in rotations per minute (RPM). If any of the fans is not connected to the motherboard, the specic eld shows N/A. Chassis Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A] or [Ignored] T h e on bo ar d ha rd [...]

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    2-34 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup 2.6 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu. 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority 1st ~ xxth Boot Device [1st Floppy Drive] These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices. The number of device items t[...]

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    ASUS M2V-MX 2-35 2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration Quick Boot [Enabled] Enabling this item allows the BIOS to skip some Power On Self Tests (POST) while booting to decrease the time needed to boot the system. When set to [Disabled], BIOS performs all the POST items. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Full Screen Logo [Enabled] Allows you [...]

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    2-36 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup 2.6.3 Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the conguration options. Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Security Settings Supervisor Password : Not Installed User Password :[...]

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    ASUS M2V-MX 2-37 Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit To clear the supervisor password, select the Change Supervisor Password then press <Enter>. The message “Password Uninstalled” appears. After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to change other securit[...]

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    2-38 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup 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 <Enter>. 2. On the password box th[...]

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    ASUS M2V-MX 2-39 To set a User Password: 1. Select the Change User Password item and press <Enter>. 2. On the password box that appears, type a password composed of at least six letters and/or numbers, then press <Enter>. 3. Conrm the password when prompted. The message “Password Installed” appears after you set your password suc[...]

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    2-40 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup 2.7 Tools menu ASUS EZ Flash 2 2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. When you press <Enter>, a conrmation message appears. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [Cancel], then press <Enter> to conrm your choice. Please see page 2-2, section 2.1.2 for details. ASUSTek [...]

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    ASUS M2V-MX 2-41 If you attempt to exit the Setup program without saving your changes, the program prompts you with a message asking if you want to save your changes before exiting. Press <Enter> to save the changes while exiting. Exit & Save Changes Once you are nished making your selections, choose this option from the Exit menu to e[...]

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    2-42 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup Discard Changes Allows you to discard the selections you made and restore the previously saved values. After selecting this option, a conrmation 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 for each of the paramete[...]

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    3 Software support This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package.[...]

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    3-2 Chapter 3: Software support If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support CD to locate the le ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double- click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the CD. Click an item to install 3.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows ® 2000/XP operating systems (OS). Always in[...]

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    3-3 ASUS M2V-MX 3.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. ASUS InstAll-Drivers Installation Wizard Installs the ASUS InstAll-Drivers Installation Wizard. AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet Driver Installs the AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet drive[...]

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    3-4 Chapter 3: Software support 3.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. ASUS InstAll-Installation Wizard for Utilities Install the ASUS InstAll-Installation Wizard. ADOBE Acrobat Reader V7.0 The Adobe ® Acrobat ® Reader V7.0 is for opening, viewing, and printing documents in[...]

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    3-5 ASUS M2V-MX Microsoft DirectX 9.0c The Microsoft ® DirectX ® 9.0c is a multimedia technology that enhances computer graphics and sounds. DirectX ® improves the multimedia features of your computer so you can enjoy watching TV and movies, capturing videos, or playing games on your computer. Microsoft ® Windows ® XP Service Pack 2 already in[...]

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    3-6 Chapter 3: Software support 3.2.5 ASUS Contact information Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also nd this information on the inside front cover of this user guide.[...]