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Asus Motherboard M2V-MX User Manual

Asus Motherboard M2V-MX
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Motherboard
M2V-MX

Table of Contents

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Asus Motherboard M2V-MX Specifications

General IconGeneral
Form FactorMicro ATX
SocketAM2
Memory Slots2
Maximum Memory4 GB
Audio ChipsetRealtek ALC662
LAN Speed10/100 Mbps
Onboard Video ChipsetVIA UniChrome Pro
CPU TypeAthlon 64 X2, Athlon 64, Sempron
ChipsetVIA K8M890
Memory StandardDDR2 533
Expansion Slots1 x PCIe x16, 2 x PCI
Storage InterfaceSATA, IDE
SATA2 x SATA 1.5Gb/s
IDE1
USB 1.1/2.04 x USB 2.0
Audio6-channel
PS/21 keyboard, 1 mouse

Summary

Notices

Federal Communications Commission Statement

FCC compliance statement regarding radio frequency emissions and interference.

Canadian Department of Communications Statement

Canadian regulatory statement for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus.

Safety Information

Electrical Safety Precautions

Guidelines to prevent electrical shock hazards during system handling and maintenance.

Operation Safety Guidelines

Precautions for safe operation, including handling, environment, and avoiding short circuits.

Chapter 1: Product Introduction

Welcome and Package Contents

Greeting and list of items included in the motherboard package.

Special Features Overview

Highlights key features such as processor support, memory, and interfaces.

Innovative ASUS Features

Details unique technologies like EZ Flash 2, CrashFree BIOS 2, and Q-Fan2.

Installation Precautions and Layout

Safety guidelines before installation and overview of motherboard layout.

CPU and Memory Installation

Step-by-step instructions for installing the CPU and system memory modules.

Expansion Slots and Interfaces

Information on PCI slots, PCI Express x16 slot, and installing expansion cards.

Jumpers Configuration

Details on motherboard jumpers, including Clear RTC RAM functionality.

Rear Panel Connectors

Description of all ports and connectors located on the motherboard's rear panel.

Internal Connectors: Floppy, VGA, COM, PS/2

Details on internal connectors for floppy drives, VGA, COM, and PS/2 devices.

Internal Connectors: IDE

Information on IDE connectors for connecting storage devices.

Internal Connectors: Serial ATA

Details on Serial ATA connectors for high-speed data transfer.

Internal Connectors: JMicron SATA RAID

Description of JMicron SATA RAID connectors for advanced storage configurations.

Internal Connectors: Fan and Audio

Details on fan connectors and optical drive audio input connectors.

Internal Connectors: USB

Information on internal USB connectors for additional USB ports.

Internal Connectors: Front Panel Audio

Details on the front panel audio connector for chassis-mounted audio modules.

Internal Connectors: ATX Power

Description of ATX power connectors for connecting the power supply unit.

Internal Connectors: System Panel

Details on the system panel connector for chassis functions like LEDs and buttons.

Chapter 2: BIOS Setup

Managing and Updating BIOS

Overview of utilities for BIOS management, including updating and recovery.

BIOS Setup Program Navigation

Guide to entering and navigating the BIOS setup utility interface.

Main BIOS Menu Options

Details on the Main menu items for system information and basic configuration.

Advanced BIOS Settings

Access to advanced configurations for CPU, chipset, and onboard devices.

Power and Hardware Monitor Settings

Configuration for power management features and hardware monitoring.

Boot Menu Configuration

Settings related to boot device priority and boot-time options.

Security Settings

Options for setting supervisor and user passwords for system security.

BIOS Exit Options

Procedures for saving or discarding changes and exiting the BIOS setup.

Chapter 3: Software Support

Operating System Installation

Information on supported operating systems and installation prerequisites.

Support CD Contents Overview

Details on drivers, applications, and utilities available on the support CD.

Drivers Menu and Installation

Lists available device drivers for installation from the support CD.

Utilities Menu and Software

Lists applications and software utilities included on the support CD.

Make Disk Utility

Functionality to create RAID driver disks for storage controllers.

ASUS Contact Information

Provides contact details for ASUS customer support and service.

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