User manual ASUS M2V

M2V User Guide Motherboard E2736 Checklist Revised Edition V2 July 2006 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 the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). 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 OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. 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Products and corporate names appearing in this manual may or may not be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are used only for identification or explanation and to the owners' benefit, without intent to infringe. ii Contents Notices ........................................................................................... vii Safety information ..........................................................................viii About this guide .............................................................................. ix How this guide is organized ................................................... ix Where to find more information ............................................. ix Conventions used in this guide ............................................... x Typography ............................................................................. x M2V specifications summary .......................................................... xi Features Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 1.2 1.3 Welcome! .............................................................................1-1 Package contents ................................................................1-1 Special features ...................................................................1-2 1.3.1 Product Highlights ...................................................1-2 1.3.2 Unique ASUS features ............................................1-4 Before you proceed .............................................................2-1 Motherboard overview .........................................................2-2 2.2.1 Placement direction .................................................2-2 2.2.2 Screw holes .............................................................2-2 2.2.3 Motherboard layout .................................................2-3 2.2.4 Layout Contents ......................................................2-4 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ............................................2-6 2.3.1 Installing the CPU....................................................2-6 2.3.2 Installing the heatsink and fan .................................2-8 2.3.3 Connecting the CPU fan cable ..............................2-10 System memory .................................................................2-11 2.4.1 Overview ...............................................................2-11 2.4.2 Memory configurations ..........................................2-12 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM...................................................2-13 2.4.4 Removing a DIMM.................................................2-13 Expansion slots..................................................................2-14 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card ..................................2-14 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card..............................2-14 2.5.3 Interrupt assignments ............................................2-15 2.5.4 PCI slots ................................................................2-16 2.5.5 PCI Express x1 slot ...............................................2-16 iii Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 Contents 2.6 2.7 2.5.6 PCI Express x16 slot .............................................2-16 Jumpers .............................................................................2-17 Connectors ........................................................................2-19 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors ..........................................2-19 2.7.2 Internal connectors ................................................2-21 Safeguards Chapter 3: Powering up 3.1 3.2 Starting up for the first time..................................................3-1 Powering off the computer ...................................................3-2 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function ............................3-2 3.2.2 Using the dual-function power switch ......................3-2 Managing and updating your BIOS......................................4-1 4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk ...............................4-1 4.1.2 Using AFUDOS to update the BIOS ........................4-2 4.1.3 Using AFUDOS to copy BIOS from PC ...................4-3 4.1.4 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS..............4-4 4.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 Utilities ...........................4-5 4.1.6 ASUS Update ..........................................................4-7 BIOS Setup program ...........................................................4-9 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen ................................................4-10 4.2.2 Menu bar ...............................................................4-10 4.2.3 Navigation keys .....................................................4-10 4.2.4 Menu items ............................................................4-11 4.2.5 Sub-menu items ....................................................4-11 4.2.6 Configuration fields................................................4-11 4.2.7 Pop-up window ......................................................4-11 4.2.8 Scroll bar ...............................................................4-11 4.2.9 General help ..........................................................4-11 Main menu .........................................................................4-12 4.3.1 System Time .........................................................4-12 4.3.2 System Date .........................................................4-12 4.3.3 Legacy Diskette A .................................................4-12 4.3.4 Primary and Secondary IDE Master/Slave ...........4-13 4.3.5 System Information ...............................................4-14 Advanced menu .................................................................4-15 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 iv Contents 4.4.1 JumperFree Configuration.....................................4-15 4.4.2 USB Configuration.................................................4-15 4.4.3 CPU Configuration ................................................4-17 4.4.3 CPU Configuration ................................................4-17 4.4.4 Chipset ..................................................................4-21 4.4.5 Onboard Devices Configuration ............................4-22 4.4.6 PCI PnP.................................................................4-23 Power menu.......................................................................4-25 4.5.1 Suspend Mode ....................................................4-25 4.5.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume ...............................4-25 4.5.3 ACPI 2.0 Support .................................................4-25 4.5.4 ACPI APIC Support ..............................................4-25 4.5.5 APM Configuration ................................................4-26 4.5.6 Hardware Monitor ..................................................4-27 Boot menu .........................................................................4-29 4.6.1 Boot Device Priority ...............................................4-29 4.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration...................................4-30 4.6.3 Security .................................................................4-31 Tools menu ........................................................................4-34 Exit menu ...........................................................................4-35 Installing an operating system .............................................5-1 Support CD information .......................................................5-1 5.2.1 Running the support CD ..........................................5-1 5.2.2 Drivers menu ...........................................................5-2 5.2.3 Utilities menu ...........................................................5-3 5.2.4 Make disk menu ......................................................5-4 5.2.5 Manuals menu .........................................................5-5 5.2.6 ASUS Contact information ......................................5-5 5.2.7 Other information.....................................................5-6 Software Information............................................................5-8 ASUS MyLogo2TM................................................................5-8 RAID configurations ...........................................................5-10 5.4.1 Installing hard disks ...............................................5-11 5.4.2 VIA RAID configurations ........................................5-12 Creating a RAID driver disk ...............................................5-19 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 5.1 5.2 Chapter 5: Software support 5.3 5.4 5.5 v Contents 5.6 Cool `n' Quiet!TM Technology..............................................5-20 5.6.1 Enabling Cool `n' Quiet!TM Technology ..................5-20 5.6.2 Launching the Cool `n' Quiet!TM software ..............5-21 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 cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful 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 will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: · Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. · Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. · Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. · Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. Canadian Department of Communications Statement This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. 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 power cables from the existing system before you add a device. · Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are unplugged. · Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. · Make sure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area. If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using, contact your local power company. · If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Operation safety · Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals that came with the package. · Before using the product, make sure all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact your dealer immediately. · To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. · Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in any area where it may become wet. · Place the product on a stable surface. · If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. viii About this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing the motherboard. How this guide is organized This manual contains the following parts: · Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. · Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. · Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence and ways of shutting down the system. · Chapter 4: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. · Chapter 5: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. Where to find more information Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the standard package. ix Conventions used in this guide To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. IMPORTANT: Information that you MUST follow to complete a task. NOTE: Tips and additional information to aid in completing a task. Typography Bold text Italics Indicates a menu or an item to select. Used to emphasize a word or a phrase. Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign indicates that you must press the enclosed key. Example: indicates that you must press the Enter or Return key. If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key names are linked with a plus sign (+). Example: Means that you must enter the command exactly as shown then supply the appropriate values that appear in brackets. Example: At the DOS prompt, type the command line: afudos /i[filename] In this example, you must supply a filename for [filename]. afudos/iM2V.ROM Command x M2V specifications summary CPU Socket AM2 for AMD AthlonTM 64 X2/AthlonTM 64FX/ AthlonTM 64/SempronTM processor Supports AMD 64 architecture that enables simultaneous 32-bit and 64-bit computing Supports AMD Cool `n' Quiet!TM Technology VIA K8T890 VIA VT8237A 2000 MT/s Dual-channel memory architecture 4 x 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets support ECC/non-ECC unbuffered 533/667/800 MHz DDR memory modules 1 x PCIEX16 1 x PCIEX1 4 x PCI VIA® VT8237A South Bridge: 2 x UltraDMA 133/100/66/33 2 x Serial ATA with RAID 0, RAID 1, and JBOD Marvell® 88SE6121: 1 x Serial ATA I/II 1 x External Serial ATA 3Gb/s hard disk(SATA On-the-Go) Realtek® ALC660 6-channel CODEC Audio Sensing and Enumeration Technology S/PDIF out interface support PCI-E Gb LAN controller Maximum of eight USB 2.0 ports CPU and Memory voltage adjustable SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) from 200 MHz up to 400 MHz at 1 MHz increment ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS EZ Flash ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS MyLogo2TM ASUS Q-Fan2 Technology ASUS O. C. Profile 1 x Parallel port 1 x External SATA port 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 4 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x S/PDIF output port 1 x RJ-45 port 1 x 6-channel audio ports Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion slots Storage AI Audio LAN USB AI Overclocking Features Special features Back panel I/O (continued on the next page) xi M2V specifications summary Internal I/O 2 x USB 2.0 connectors for 4 additional USB ports 1 x CPU fan connector 2 x Chassis fan connectors 24-pin/4-pin ATX 12V power connectors CD connector Front panel audio connector System panel connector Chassis Intrusion 3 x SATA connectors 2 x IDE connectors 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x COM connector 1 x S/PDIF Out connector 4Mb Flash ROM AMI BIOS with enhanced ACPI, PnP, DMI2.0, Green PCI 2.2, USB 2.0/1.1 DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME ATX power supply (with 4-pin 12V plug) ATX form factor: 12 in x 8.0 in (30.5 cm x 20.5 cm) Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II Anti-virus software (OEM version) BIOS features Industry standard Manageability Power Requirement Form Factor Support CD contents * Specifications are subject to change without notice. xii Chapter 1 This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. Product introduction Chapter summary 1.1 1.2 1.3 Welcome! .........................................................1-1 Package contents ............................................1-1 Special features ...............................................1-2 ASUS M2V 1.1 Welcome! Thank you for buying the ASUS® M2V 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 package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents ASUS M2V motherboard ASUS motherboard support CD 1 x Serial ATA cable 1 x Serial ATA power cable 1 x 80-conductor ribbon cable for Ultra DMA 133/100/66 IDE drives 1 x Ribbon cable for a 3.5-inch floppy drive Q-connector Kit (Retail version only) I/O shield User guide If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. Check your motherboard package for the following items. ASUS M2V 1-1 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Latest processor technology The motherboard comes with a 940-pin AM2 socket that supports AMD AthlonTM 64 X2/AthlonTM 64/AthlonTM FX/SempronTM processor. With an integrated low-latency high-bandwidth memory controller and a highly scalable HyperTransportTM technology-based system bus, the motherboard provides a powerful platform for your diverse computing needs, increased office productivity, and enhanced digital media experience. See page 2-6. AMD Cool `n' Quiet!TM Technology The motherboard supports the AMD Cool `n' Quiet!TM Technology that dynamically and automatically changes the CPU speed, voltage and amount of power depending on the task the CPU performs. See pages 4-18 and 5-20. DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory that features data transfer rates of 800/667/533 MHz to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. The dual-channel DDR2 architecture doubles the bandwidth of your system memory to boost system performance, eliminating bottlenecks with peak bandwidths of up to 10.7 GB/s. See pages 2-11 to 2-13 for details. Serial ATA Technology Support The motherboard supports the Serial ATA technology through the Serial ATA interfaces and the VIA VT8237A. The SATA specification allows for thinner, more flexible cables with lower pin count, reduced voltage requirement, and up to 150 MB/s data transfer rate. The motherboard also supports the Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s technology through the Serial ATA interfaces and the Marvell® 88SE6121 chipset. The Serial ATA 3 Gb/s specification provides twice the bandwidth of the current Serial ATA products with a host of new features, including Power Management (PM) Implementation Algorithm. Serial ATA allows for thinner, more flexible cables with lower pin count and reduced voltage required. See pages 2-21, 2-23, and 2-24 for details. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction Serial ATA support The motherboard provides a high-performance Serial ATA RAID controller that enhances hard disk performance and data backup protection without the cost of additional RAID cards. The onboard VIA VT8237A RAID controller provides RAID 0, RAID 1, and JBOD configuration to two Serial ATA connectors. The onboard Marvell 88SE6121 controller supports two additional SATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors. See pages 2-23 and 5-10. S/PDIF out The motherboard's S/PDIF out function turns your computer into a high-end entertainment system with digital connectivity to powerful speaker systems. See page 2-21. USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the new Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, extending the connection speed from 12 Mbps on USB 1.1 to a fast 480 Mbps on USB 2.0 - supporting up to eight USB 2.0 ports. The higher bandwidth of USB 2.0 allows connection of devices such as high resolution video conferencing cameras, next generation scanners and printers, and fast storage units. USB 2.0 is backward compatible with USB 1.1. See pages 2-21. ASUS M2V 1-3 1.3.2 Unique ASUS features ASUS O.C. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. Profile that allows users to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. The BIOS settings can be stored in the CMOS or a separate file, giving users the freedom to share and distribute their favorite overclocking settings. See page 4-34. 6-channel audio The motherboard comes with the Realtek ALC660 audio CODEC that provides 6-channel audio, audio jack-sensing and enumeration technology, and S/PDIF out support. See page 2-19 for details. ASUS Q-Fan2 technology The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly adjusts the CPU and Chassis fan speed according to the system load and temperature to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. See page 4-28. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to restore corrupted BIOS data from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. This utility saves users the cost and hassle of buying a replacement BIOS chip. See page 4-5 for details. AI Overclocking This feature allows convenient overclocking up to 30% (depending on the installed CPU and DRAM) to enhance system performance while maintaining system stability. See page 4-15. ASUS Q-Connector The ASUS Q-Connector allows you to connect or disconnect chassis front panel cables in one easy step with one complete module. This unique adapter eliminates the trouble of plugging in one cable at a time, making connection quick and accurate. See page 2-29. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction ASUS MyLogo2TM This new feature present in the motherboard allows you to personalize and add style to your system with customizable boot logos. See pages 4-30, 5-7. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case the system hangs due to overclocking. When the system hangs due to overclocking, C.P.R. eliminates the need to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. Simply reboot the system to restore the previously saved settings. See page 2-18. ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. No need to use a DOS-based utility or boot from a floppy disk. See page 4-4. ASUS M2V 1-5 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction