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ii 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 kep...
Page 3 - iii; Contents; M2NBP-VM CSM specifications summary; Chapter 1: Product introduction; Special features
iii Contents Notices ......................................................................................................... viSafety information ..................................................................................... vii M2NBP-VM CSM specifications summary .............................
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iv Contents 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 E...
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v Contents 2.5 Power menu ................................................................................ 2-30 2.5.1 ACPI Suspend Type ...................................................... 2-30 2.5.2 ACPI APIC Support ....................................................... 2-30 2.5.3 APM Configura...
Page 6 - Notices; Federal Communications Commission Statement; may cause undesired operation.; Canadian Department of Communications Statement; Canadian Department of Communications.; void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
vi 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 cau...
Page 7 - vii; Safety information; Electrical safety; check local regulations for disposal of electronic products.
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 cab...
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viii M2NBP-VM CSM specifications summary (continued on the next page) CPU Chipset Front Side BusMemory 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-bi...
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ix M2NBP-VM CSM specifications summary ManageabilitySpecial features BIOS features Rear panel Internal connectors WfM2.0, DMI2.0, WOL by PME, WOR, PXE, Chassis IntrusionASUS Q-Fan 2 ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo™ Stepless Frequency Selection (SF...
Page 10 - *Specifications are subject to change without notice.; Power Requirement
x *Specifications are subject to change without notice. M2NBP-VM CSM specifications summary Power Requirement Form FactorSupport CD contents ATX power supply (with 24-pin and 4-pin 12 V plugs) ATX 12 V 2.0 compliantuATX: 9.6 in. x 9.6 in. (24.5cm x 24.5cm) Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II AMD Cool ‘n...
Page 11 - This chapter describes the motherboard
1 Product introduction This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports.
Page 12 - Package contents; Check your motherboard package for the following items.; Product highlights; Latest processor technology; ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM motherboard
1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! Thank you for buying an ASUS ® M2NBP-VM CSM 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...
Page 13 - NVS210S graphics processing unit (GPU) Northbridge; DDR2 memory support; and quiet operating environment. See page 2-24 for details.
ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 1-3 NVIDIA ® Quadro ® NVS210S GPU and NVIDIA ® nForce™ 430B MCP chipsets The NVIDIA ® Quadro ® NVS210S graphics processing unit (GPU) Northbridge supports Microsoft ® DirectX 9.0 Shader Model 3.0, dual VGA out (RGB and DVI-D), NVIDIA ® PureVideo Technology with unprecedented integr...
Page 14 - Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology; SATA 3Gb/s storage specification. The onboard NVIDIA; Gigabit LAN solution; NVIDIA; there to enhance your experience!
1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology The motherboard supports next-generation SATA hard drives based on the new SATA 3Gb/s storage specification. The onboard NVIDIA ® nForce 430B MCP southbridge allows RAID 0 and RAID 1 configurations for four SATA connectors. Gigabit LAN ...
Page 15 - Innovative ASUS features; ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2
ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 1-5 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS CrashFree 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 eliminates the need to buy a replacement BIOS chip. See page 2-10 for details. ...
Page 16 - Onboard LED; shows the location of the onboard LED.; Before you proceed; or change any motherboard settings.; M2NBP-VM CSM Onboard LED
1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction 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 m...
Page 17 - Motherboard layout; Motherboard overview; Refer to
ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 1- 1.5.1 Motherboard layout 1.5 Motherboard overview Bottom:Mic In Center:Line Out Top:Line In PANEL M2NBP-VM CSM ® CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power AAFP CHASSIS PRI_ID E 24.5cm (9.6in) 24.5cm (9.6in) Socket AM2 DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64 bit, 240-pin mo...
Page 18 - Placement direction; as indicated in the image below.; Screw holes; motherboard to the chassis.
1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction M2NBP-VM CSM ® 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 par...
Page 19 - Installing the CPU; Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard.; CPU does not fit in completely.; M2NBP-VM CSM CPU Socket AM2
ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 1- 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a 940-pin AM2 socket designed for the AMD Athlon™ 64 X2/Athlon™ 64/Athlon™ FX/Sempron™ processor. The AM2 socket has a different pinout from the 940-pin socket designed for the AMD Opteron™ processor. Make sure you use...
Page 20 - Position the CPU above the socket; socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU!; Install a CPU heatsink and fan; can occur if you fail to plug this connector.; M2NBP-VM CSM CPU fan connector
1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction 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 fits in place. The CPU fits only in one correct orientation. DO NOT force th...
Page 21 - Installing the heatsink and fan; Follow these steps to install the CPU heatsink and fan.; Make sure that you use only qualified heatsink and fan assembly.
ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 1-11 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan The AMD Athlon™ 64/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 top of the i...
Page 22 - the heatsink and fan to the module base.; Make sure that the fan and
1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction 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 ...
Page 23 - Memory configurations; DIMMs into the DIMM sockets.; System memory; Overview; differently to prevent installation on a DDR DIMM socket.; Recommended Memory Configurations; Channel A
ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 1-13 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB unbuffered ECC/non-ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. A DDR2 modu...
Page 24 - Important notice on installing Windows
1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction • For dual-channel memory configuration (2), you may: • install identical DIMMs in all four sockets OR • install an identical DIMM pair in DIMM_A1 and DIMM_B1 (yellow sockets) and another identical DIMM pair in DIMM_A2 and DIMM_B2 (black sockets) • Always use ide...
Page 27 - Align a DIMM on the socket such; the motherboard and the components.; Removing a; The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with extra force.; NOT force a DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM.
ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 1-1 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM 1. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket. 3. Firmly insert the DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in place and the...
Page 28 - Expansion slots; describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support.; Installing an expansion card; To install an expansion card:; Configuring an; Chapter 2 for information on BIOS setup.
1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction 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 expansio...
Page 29 - * These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices.; IRQ assignments for this motherboard
ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 1-1 Standard interrupt assignments IRQ Priority Standard Function 0 1 System Timer 1 2 Keyboard Controller 2 – Re-direct to IRQ# 3 11 IRQ holder for PCI steering* 4 12 Communications Port (COM1)* 5 13 IRQ holder for PCI steering* 6 14 Floppy Disk Controller 15 Printer Port (LPT1)* ...
Page 30 - PCI slots
1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction 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 netwo...
Page 31 - Jumpers; This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS.; default position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure!; M2NBP-VM CSM Clear RTC RAM; CLRTC
ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 1-21 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, w...
Page 32 - Set these jumpers to +5V to wake up the computer from S1 sleep mode; • The USB device wake-up feature requires a power supply that can
1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction 2. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34, USBPW56, USBPW78) Set these jumpers to +5V to wake up the computer from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. Set to +5VSB to wake up from S3 a...
Page 33 - corresponding setting in the BIOS.; M2NBP-VM CSM Keyboard power setting; KBPWR
ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 1-23 3. 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 ...
Page 34 - This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or other; LAN port LED indications; This port connects a headphone or a speaker. In
1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction Refer to the audio configuration table for the function of the audio ports in 2, 4, or 6,-channel configuration. 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 ...
Page 36 - signal connector at the back of the floppy disk drive.; using an FDD cable with a covered Pin 5.; a jumper cap. Remove the jumper caps only when you intend to use the; M2NBP-VM CSM Floppy disk drive connector; M2NBP-VM CSM Chassis intrusion connector; CHASSIS
1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) This connector is for the provided floppy disk drive (FDD) signal cable. Insert one end of the cable to this connector, then connect the other end to the signal connector at the back of t...
Page 37 - M2NBP-VM CSM IDE connectors; connect the IDE cable.
ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 1-27 3. IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE; 40-1 pin 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 conn...
Page 38 - configuration through the onboard NVIDIA; M2NBP-VM CSM SATA connectors; Install the Windows
1-28 Chapter 1: Product introduction 4. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard disk and optical disk drives. The Serial ATA 3 Gb/s is backward compatible with Serial ATA 1.5Gb/s specification. The cu...
Page 39 - not jumpers! DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan connectors.; M2NBP-VM CSM Fan connectors; M2NBP-VM CSM Digital audio connector; module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis.; The S/PDIF module is purchased separately.
ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 1-29 5. CPU, Chassis, and Power Fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN1/2, 3-pin PWR_FAN) The fan connectors 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, making ...
Page 40 - These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable; The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately.; M2NBP-VM CSM Internal audio connector; CD
1-30 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 op...
Page 41 - M2NBP-VM CSM TPM connector; TPM
ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 1-31 9. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) 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 integri...
Page 42 - M2NBP-VM CSM COM port connector; end of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this connector.; M2NBP-VM CSM Analog front panel connector; AAFP
1-32 Chapter 1: Product introduction M2NBP-VM CSM ® M2NBP-VM CSM COM port connector PIN 1 COM1 10. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) This connector is for serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the syste...
Page 43 - M2NBP-VM CSM ATX power connectors; EATXPWR
ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 1-33 12. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are for an ATX power supply. The plugs from the power supply are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely ...
Page 44 - Reset button; M2NBP-VM CSM System panel connector; PANEL
1-34 Chapter 1: Product introduction 13. System panel connector (20-1 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. • System power LED (PWR_LED) This 3-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. The system power LED light...
Page 45 - BIOS setup
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
Page 46 - Managing and updating your; Installing ASUS Update; ASUS Update utility; BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities.
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 Update (Updates the BIOS in Windows ® environment.) 2. ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk/ USB flash...
Page 47 - Select the ASUS FTP site nearest; Auto Select; Updating the BIOS through the Internet
ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 2-3 Quit all Windows ® applications before you update the BIOS using this utility. 3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select . Click Next . Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Launch the ASU...
Page 48 - Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file; To update the BIOS through a BIOS file:; Update BIOS from a file; Locate the BIOS file from the; The ASUS Update utility is
2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: 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 ...
Page 49 - Creating a bootable floppy disk; Do either one of the following to create a bootable floppy disk.; from the format options field,; Start
ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 2-5 2.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. Do either one of the following to create a bootable floppy disk. DOS environment a. Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive. b. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press <Enter>. Windows ® XP environment a. Insert a 1.44 MB...
Page 50 - ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility; To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2:; • Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to; (2) Enter BIOS setup program. Go to the Tools menu to select EZ
2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to go through the long process of booting from a floppy disk and using a DOS-based utility. The EZ Flash utility is built-in the BIOS chip so it is accessible by pressing ...
Page 51 - Updating the BIOS; of the disk assignment) to; awdflash; then press; the; File Name to Program
ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 2-7 2.1.4 Updating the BIOS The 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...
Page 52 - following screen appears.; Do not turn off or reset the system during the flashing process!; The utility displays a; Flashing Complete; message indicating that you
2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 7. Press <N> when the utility prompts you to save the current BIOS file. The following screen appears. 8. The utility verifies the BIOS file in the floppy disk, CD ROM or a USB flash disk and starts flashing the BIOS file. Do not turn off or reset the system during th...
Page 53 - Saving the current BIOS file; space to save the file.; then returns to the BIOS
ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 2-9 2.1.5 Saving the current BIOS file You can use the AwardBIOS Flash Utility to save the current BIOS file. You can load the current BIOS file when the BIOS file gets corrupted during the flashing process. Make sure that the floppy disk, CD ROM or a USB flash disk has enough disk...
Page 54 - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility; that contains the updated BIOS file.; updated motherboard BIOS before using this utility.; Recovering the BIOS from the support CD; To recover the BIOS from the support CD:; cause system boot failure!
2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.1.6 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 floppy ...
Page 55 - BIOS setup program; the first two failed.; only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen.
ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 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, reconfiguring y...
Page 56 - BIOS menu screen; Menu bar; For changing the basic system configuration
2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Select Menu Item Specific He lp Change the day, month, year and century. Legend bar General help Menu bar Sub-menu items Configuration fields Menu items Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit F1:Help ↑↓ : Select Ite...
Page 57 - Menu items; For example, selecting; Main; shows the Main menu items.; Configuration fields; found in the legend bar with their corresponding functions.; Left or Right arrow; Moves the highlight up or down between fields
ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 2-13 2.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific 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 A so...
Page 58 - configuration options for that item.; General help
2-14 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press <Enter> to display a pop-up window with the configuration options for that item. F1:Help ↑↓ : Select Item -/+: Change Value F5: Setup Defaults ESC: Exit →← : Select Menu Enter: Select Sub-menu F10: Save and Exit Phoen...
Page 59 - Main menu; you an overview of the basic system information.; items and how to navigate through them.; Allows you to set the system time.
ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 2-15 F1:Help ↑↓ : Select Item -/+: Change Value F5: Setup Defaults ESC: Exit →← : Select Menu Enter: Select Sub-menu F10: Save and Exit Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Select Menu Item Specific Help Change the day, month, year and century. ...
Page 60 - Primary and Secondary IDE Master/Slave; may cause the system to fail to recognize the installed hard disk.
2-16 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.3.4 Primary and Secondary IDE Master/Slave While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically 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. Before atte...
Page 61 - Sets the PIO mode for the IDE device.; Transfer Mode; Shows the Transfer mode. This item is not configurable.; set the partition of the Primary IDE hard disk drives to active.
ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 2-17 Capacity Displays the auto-detected hard disk capacity. This item is not configurable. Cylinder Shows the number of the hard disk cylinders. This item is not configurable. Head Shows the number of the hard disk read/write heads. This item is not configurable. Sector Shows the ...
Page 62 - Selects the type of fixed disk connected to the system.; Capacity
2-18 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.3.5 SATA 1/2/3/4 While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of Serial ATA devices. There is a separate sub-menu for each SATA device. Select a device item then press <Enter> to display the SATA device information. The BIOS automatically detec...
Page 63 - Shows the size of installed memory.
ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 2-19 Head Shows the number of the hard disk read/write heads. This item is not configurable. Landing Zone Shows the number of landing zone per track. This item is not configurable. Sector Shows the number of sectors per track. This item is not configurable. After entering the IDE h...
Page 64 - Advanced menu; field values can cause the system to malfunction.; JumperFree Configuration; Manual; Allows you to individually set overclocking parameters.; Auto; Loads the optimal settings for the system.; Standard; Loads the standard settings for the system.; AI Overclock
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 field values can cause the system to malfunction. Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Ut...
Page 65 - The following item becomes user-configurable when you set; AI Tuning; to; Allows you to set the overclocking options.; If this happens, revert to the default setting.
ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 2-21 The following item becomes user-configurable when you set AI Tuning to [AI Overclock]. Overclock Options [Disabled] Allows you to set the overclocking options. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Overclock 3%] [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 8%] [Overclock 10%] The following items be...
Page 66 - AI Net2; DRAM Configuration; CPU Configuration
2-22 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Select Menu Item Specific Help DRAM timing and control Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Advanced AI NET2 POST Check LAN Cable [Enabled] Pair Status Length LAN1(1-2) Open N/A LAN1(3-6) Open N/A LAN1(4-5) Open N/A LAN1(7-8) Open N/A 2.4.2 AI Net2 POST Check LAN Cable [E...
Page 67 - Sets the memory clock frequency.
ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 2-23 Memory Clock Frequency [Auto] Sets the memory clock frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [DDR2 400] [DDR2 533] [DDR2 667] [DDR2 800] Tcl [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto][3] [4] [5] [6] Trcd [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [3] [4] [5] [6] Trp [Auto] Configuration o...
Page 68 - Selects the frame buffer size for Onboard Graphic.; Chipset; Enables or disables the AMD Live!
2-24 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Select Menu Item Specific Help Select Frame Buffer Size for Onboard Graphic Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Advanced Chipset Frame Buffer Size [ 32M ] ECC [Auto] Spread Spectrum [Down] PCIE Spread Spectrum [Enabled] SATA Spread Spectrum [Enabled] HT Spread Spectrum [...
Page 69 - PCIPnP; configures the Plug and Play devices not required for boot.; for information on how to enable this item.; IRQ Resources
ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 2-25 Select Menu Item Specific Help Select Yes if you are using a Plug and Play capable operating system Select No if you need the BIOS to configure non-boot devices PCIPnP Plug & Play O/S [ No ] Primary Display Adapter [PCI-E] Resources Controlled By [Auto] x IRQ Resources ** ...
Page 70 - IDE Function Setup
2-26 Chapter 2: BIOS setup IRQ-xx assigned to When set to [PCI Device], the specific IRQ is free for use of PCI/PnP devices. When set to [Reserved], the IRQ is reserved for legacy ISA devices. Configuration options: [PCI Device] [Reserved] Maximum Payload Size [4096] Sets maximum TLP payload size fo...
Page 71 - NVRAID Configuration; succeeding items become user-configurable.
ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 2-27 IDE DMA transfer access [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the IDE DMA transfer access. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SATA Port 1, 2 [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the SATA 1 and 2 ports. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] SATA DMA tran...
Page 72 - Enables or disables the onboard NVIDIA; USB Configuration; item then press to display the configuration options.
2-28 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Onboard nVidia LAN [Enabled] Enables or disables the onboard NVIDIA ® LAN controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] OnBoard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard LAN boot ROM. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] HD Audio ...
Page 74 - to be used for system suspend.; APM Configuration; Power menu
2-30 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.5.1 ACPI Suspend Type [S1&S3] Allows you to select the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) state to be used for system suspend. Configuration options: [S1 (POS)] [S3(STR)] [S1&S3] 2.5.2 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the...
Page 75 - causes an initialization string that turns the system power on.; become user-configurable with set values.
ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 2-31 The computer cannot receive or transmit data until the computer and applications are fully running. Thus, connection cannot be made on the first try. Turning an external modem off and then back on while the computer is off causes an initialization string that turns the system ...
Page 76 - To set the time of alarm:
2-32 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Alarm Time (hh:mm) [Disabled] To set the time of alarm: 1. Highlight this item and press <Enter> to display a pop-up menu for the hour field. 2. Key-in a value (Min=0, Max=23), then press <Enter>.3. Press <TAB> to move to the minutes field then press <...
Page 77 - Hardware Monitor; Allows you to enable or disable the Q-Fan controller.
ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 2-33 2.5.4 Hardware Monitor The items in this sub-menu displays the hardware monitor values automatically detected by the BIOS. It also allows you to change CPU Q-Fan feature-related parameters. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. Q-Fan Con...
Page 78 - devices installed in the system.; Boot menu; Boot Device Priority; Removable Drives; Allows you to assign a removable drive attached to the system.
2-34 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 1st ~ 4th Boot Device [Removable] These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices. The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system. Configuration options: [Removable] [Hard Disk...
Page 79 - Allows you to assign bootable add-in cards attached to the system.; Hard Disk Drives; Boot Settings Configuration; CDROM Drives; Allows you to assign CDROM drives attached to the system.
ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 2-35 1. Bootable Add-in Cards Allows you to assign bootable add-in cards attached to the system. 2.6.3 Hard Disk Drives Select Menu Item Specific Help Hard Disk Drives 1. Bootable Add-in Cards: XXXXXXXXX Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Boot 2.6.5 Boot Settings Configuration F...
Page 80 - Allows you to set the delay before keystrokes begin to repeat.
2-36 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec) [6] Allows you to select the rate at which a character repeats when you hold a key. Configuration options: [6] [8] [10] [12] [15] [20] [24] [30] Typematic Delay (Msec) [250] Allows you to set the delay before keystrokes begin to repeat. Configura...
Page 81 - Allows you to error report type.
ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 2-37 Full Screen LOGO [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Halt On [All, But Keyboard] Allows you to error report type. Configuration options: [All Errors] [No Errors] [All, But Keyboard] [All, B...
Page 82 - system preventing unauthorized use.; Security; Supervisor Password/User Password; These fields allow you to set passwords:
2-38 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2. Press any key to continue. The password field setting is changed to Clear. A note about 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...
Page 83 - Password Check; This item appears only when the TPM module is installed first.
ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 2-39 Password Check This field 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 entering the system. Configuration options: [Setup] ...
Page 84 - Tools menu; ASUS EZ Flash 2
2-40 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.7 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to configure options for special functions. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu. Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Select Menu Item Specific Help Press [Enter]...
Page 85 - Exit menu; BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items.; Exit & Discard Changes; Time, and Password, the BIOS asks for a confirmation before exiting.
ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 2-41 Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Select Menu Item Specific Help This option save data to CMOS and exiting the setup menu. Exit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Load Setup Default Discard Changes F1:Help ↑↓ : Select Item -/+...
Page 86 - Load Setup Defaults; YES to discard any changes and load the previously saved values.
2-42 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Load Setup Defaults This option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus. When you select this option or if you press <F5>, a confirmation window appears. Select YES to load default values. Select Exit & Save Changes or ...
Page 87 - This chapter describes the contents
3 Software support This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package.
Page 88 - Installing an operating system; This motherboard supports Windows; Support CD information; Running the support CD; Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer.; • M o t h e r b o a r d s e t t i n g s a n d h a r d w a r e o p t i o n s v a r y. U s e t h e s e t u p
3-2 Chapter 3: Software support If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support CD to locate the file 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 Wind...
Page 89 - Drivers menu; devices. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices.; NVIDIA nForce Chipset Driver; Installs the NVIDIA; SoundMAX; Installs the AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet driver.; operating system versions.
3-3 ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 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. NVIDIA nForce Chipset Driver Installs the NVIDIA ® nForce™ Chipset Driver program. SoundMAX ® ADI1986A Audio Dr...
Page 90 - Utilities menu; ASUS PC Probe II; in healthy operating condition.; ASUS Update; Windows; ADOBE Acrobat Reader V7.0; The Adobe; ASUS Cool ‘n’ Quiet Utility; This item installs the ASUS Cool ‘n’ Quiet utility.
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 PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems. This utility hel...
Page 91 - Make Disk menu; The Make Disk menu allows you to make a RAID driver disk.; Allows you to create an NVIDIA
3-5 ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 3.2.4 Make Disk menu The Make Disk menu allows you to make a RAID driver disk. 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...
Page 92 - Allows you to open the NVIDIA; Manual menu; open the folder of the user manual.; Adobe
3-6 Chapter 3: Software support 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. 3.2.5 Manual menu The Manual menu contains a list of supplementary user manuals. Click an item to open...
Page 93 - ASUS Contact information; this information on the inside front cover of this user guide.
3-7 ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 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.
Page 94 - Browse this CD; Displays the support CD contents in graphical format.; Other information; specified information.; Motherboard Info; Displays the general specifications of the motherboard.
3-8 Chapter 3: Software support Browse this CD Displays the support CD contents in graphical format. 3.2.7 Other information The icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the support CD. Click an icon to display the specified infor...
Page 95 - Technical support Form; requesting technical support.; Filelist; Displays the contents of the support CD in text format.
3-9 ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 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.
Page 96 - Creating a RAID driver disk; XP; For detailed descriptions on the NVIDIA; Insert floppy disk to floppy disk drive.; chipset
3-10 Chapter 3: Software support 3.3 Creating a RAID driver disk A floppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing Windows ® XP operating system on a hard disk drive that is included in a RAID set. To create a RAID driver disk: 1. Place the motherboard support CD into the CD-ROM drive. ...