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Asus M2NPV-VM - User Manual

Asus M2NPV-VM
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M2NPV-VM

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Asus M2NPV-VM Specifications

General IconGeneral
ECCYes
Number of memory slots4
Maximum internal memory8 GB
Processor socketSocket AM2
Processor manufacturerAMD
Maximum number of SMP processors1
USB 2.0 connectors2
Special featuresASUS Q-Fan 2 ASUS My Logo ASUS CrashFreeBIOS2 ASUS EZ Flash 2
Manageability featuresWfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL PME, WOR, PXE
USB 2.0 ports quantityUSB 2.0 ports have a data transmission speed of 480 Mbps, and are backwards compatible with USB 1.1 ports. You can connect all kinds of peripheral devices to them.
Audio chipADI AD1986A
Power source typeATX
Audio output channels5.1 channels
Motherboard form factormicro ATX
Bundled softwareNVIDIA MediaShield RAID ASUS PC Probe II ASUS LiveUpdate AMD Cool ' n' Quiet Anti-virus (OEM)
Networking featuresGigabit Ethernet
BIOS memory size32 Mbit
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Width245 mm

Summary

Chapter 1: Product introduction

Welcome!

Welcomes the user to the ASUS M2NPV-VM motherboard.

Package contents

Lists the items included in the motherboard package.

Before you proceed

Provides precautions before installing motherboard components or changing settings.

Motherboard overview

Provides an overview of the motherboard layout and components.

Central Processing Unit (CPU)

Covers information related to the CPU socket and installation.

System memory

Discusses system memory installation and configuration.

Expansion slots

Describes the motherboard's expansion slots and their capabilities.

Jumpers

Explains the function and configuration of motherboard jumpers.

Connectors

Describes the various connectors on the motherboard.

Notices

Federal Communications Commission Statement

Outlines FCC compliance and regulations for the device.

Canadian Department of Communications Statement

Details compliance with Canadian communication regulations.

Safety information

Electrical safety

Provides essential safety precautions related to electrical hazards.

Operation safety

Outlines safety guidelines for operating the motherboard and system.

M2 NPV-VM specifications summary

CPU

Details the CPU specifications supported by the motherboard.

Chipset

Lists the chipset components used on the motherboard.

Front Side Bus

Specifies the front side bus speed supported by the motherboard.

Memory

Describes the memory architecture and supported memory types.

Expansion slots

Lists the types and number of expansion slots available.

Graphics

Details the integrated graphics capabilities and output options.

Storage

Outlines the storage interfaces and RAID support.

High Definition Audio

Specifies the audio capabilities and codec used.

LAN

Details the onboard LAN controller specifications.

USB

Lists the supported USB specifications and port count.

IEEE 1394

Details the IEEE 1394a controller and ports.

Manageability

Lists manageability features like WfM, DMI, WOL.

Special features

Highlights ASUS-specific features like Q-Fan, CPR, EZ Flash.

BIOS features

Lists the BIOS features and standards supported.

Rear panel

Lists all ports and connectors on the rear panel.

Internal connectors

Lists all internal connectors on the motherboard.

Power Requirement

Specifies the power supply requirements for the motherboard.

Form Factor

States the physical dimensions and form factor of the motherboard.

Support CD contents

Lists the software and utilities included on the support CD.

Chapter 2: BIOS setup

Managing and updating your BIOS

Covers utilities for managing and updating the motherboard BIOS.

BIOS setup program overview

Explains how to use the BIOS Setup program for system configuration.

BIOS Navigation and Interface

Details the BIOS setup screen structure, menu bar, legend, and items.

Main menu options

Covers System Time, System Date, Diskette, IDE, SATA, HDD SMART, Memory settings.

Advanced menu options

Allows configuration of CPU, Chipset, PCIPnP, and onboard devices.

Power menu options

Allows configuration of ACPI and APM settings for power management.

Boot menu options

Configures system boot options, including device priority and settings.

Security settings

Allows setting Supervisor and User passwords for BIOS access.

Tools menu options

Provides access to special function utilities like ASUS O.C. Profile and EZ Flash.

Exit menu options

Options for saving or discarding BIOS changes and loading defaults.

Chapter 3: Software support

Installing an operating system

Provides guidance on installing operating systems and drivers.

Support CD information

Describes the contents of the motherboard support CD.

Running the support CD

Explains how to launch the support CD's interface.

Drivers menu

Lists available device drivers for installation.

Utilities menu

Lists applications and software available on the support CD.

Make Disk menu

Allows creation of RAID driver disks.

Manual menu

Provides access to supplementary user manuals.

ASUS Contact information

Provides ASUS contact details for support.

Other information

Offers access to motherboard specifications and CD contents.

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