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  • Page 1 M2NBP-VM CSM...
  • Page 2 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Notices ... vi Safety information ... vii M2NBP-VM CSM specifications summary ... viii Chapter 1: Product introduction Welcome! ... 1-2 Package contents ... 1-2 Special features ... 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights ... 1-2 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ... 1-5 Before you proceed ...
  • Page 4 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 EZ Flash 2 utility ... 2-6 2.1.4 Updating the BIOS ... 2-7 2.1.5 Saving the current BIOS file ... 2-9 2.1.6 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ...
  • Page 5 Boot Settings Configuration ... 2-35 2.6.6 Security ... 2-38 Tools menu ... 2-40 2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ... 2-40 Exit menu ... 2-41 Chapter 3: Software support Installing an operating system ... 3-2 Support CD information ... 3-2 3.2.1 Running the support CD ...

  • Page 6: Notices

    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.

  • Page 7: Safety Information

    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.

  • Page 8: M2Nbp-Vm Csm Specifications Summary

    M2NBP-VM CSM specifications summary Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Expansion slots Graphics Storage High Definition Audio viii Support AMD socket AM2 for AMD Athlon™ 64FX/ Athlon™ 64 X2/Athlon™ 64/Sempron processors AMD64 architecture enables simultaneous 32-bit and 64-bit computing Supports AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet™ Technology AMD Live!™...
  • Page 9 Stepless Frequency Selection (SFS) allows FSB tuning from 200 MHz to 400 MHz at 1 MHz increment Note: ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 and ASUS EZ Flash 2 only support VGA/RGB output. 4 Mb Flash ROM, Award BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, ACPI 2.0, SM BIOS 2.3...
  • Page 10 M2NBP-VM CSM specifications summary Power Requirement Form Factor Support CD contents *Specifications are subject to change without notice. ATX power supply (with 24-pin and 4-pin 12 V plugs) ATX 12 V 2.0 compliant uATX: 9.6 in. x 9.6 in. (24.5cm x 24.5cm)

  • Page 11: Chapter 1: Product Introduction

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

  • Page 12: Welcome

    Thank you for buying an ASUS 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.
  • Page 13 PCI bus. PCI Express features point-to-point serial interconnections between devices and allows higher clockspeeds by carrying data in packets. This high speed interface is software compatible with existing PCI specifications. See page 1-20 for details. ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM ® ® Gigabit and NVIDIA...
  • Page 14 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 solution ®...

  • Page 15: Innovative Asus Features

    BIOS chip. See page 2-10 for details. ASUS EZ Flash 2 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.

  • Page 16: Before You Proceed

    The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. M2NBP-VM CSM ® M2NBP-VM CSM Onboard LED SB_PWR Standby Powered Power...

  • Page 17: Motherboard Overview

    Bottom:Mic In PCIEX1_1 M2NBP-VM CSM 88E1116 PCI1 PCI2 1986A AAFP SPDIF_OUT Refer to 1.10 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 24.5cm (9.6in) CPU_FAN ® nVIDIA ® Quadro NVS210S PCIEX16 ® nForce™430B SB_PWR...

  • Page 18: Placement Direction

    Place eight (8) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis M2NBP-VM CSM ® Chapter 1: Product introduction...

  • Page 19: Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

    To install a CPU. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. M2NBP-VM CSM ® M2NBP-VM CSM CPU Socket AM2 Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to a 90° -100° angle. Make sure that the socket lever is lifted up to 90°-100° angle, otherwise the CPU does not fit in completely.
  • Page 20 Connect the CPU fan cable to the CPU_FAN connector on the motherboard. M2NBP-VM CSM ® M2NBP-VM CSM CPU fan connector Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. 1-10 Small triangle...

  • Page 21: Installing The Heatsink And Fan

    Your boxed CPU heatsink and fan assembly should come with installation instructions for the CPU, heatsink, and the retention mechanism. If the instructions in this section do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM Retention bracket Retention bracket lock 1-11...
  • Page 22 Attach one end of the retention bracket to the retention module base. 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. Make sure that the fan and heatsink assembly perfectly fits the retention mechanism module...

  • Page 23: System Memory

    240-pin footprint compared to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR DIMM socket. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: M2NBP-VM CSM ® M2NBP-VM CSM 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets Channel Channel A Channel B 1.7.2...
  • Page 24 • Always use identical DDR2 DIMM pairs for dual-channel model. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest Qualified Vendors List. Important notice on installing Windows...
  • Page 25 E2508AB-6E-E 512 MB ELPIDA E5108AB-6E-E 512 MB crucial Heat-Sink Package 1024 MB crucial Heat-Sink Package 1024 MB crucial Heat-Sink Package 1024 MB crucial Heat-Sink Package ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM Side(s) Component M38T3253FZ3-CE M31T3253FZ3-CE M38T6553CZ3-CE HYMP564U64AP8-S6 HYMP512U64AP8-S6 MT8HTF6464AY-80EA3 MT16HTF12864AY-80EA3 CM2X1024-6400PRO M20EL6F3G3160A1D0Z M20EL6F3G3160A1D0Z...

  • Page 26: Memory Configurations

    Supports one pair of modules inserted into either the blue slots or the black slots as one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. Supports 3 modules inserted into both the blue and black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2-800/667/533 MHz QVL. 1-16 Side(s) Component...

  • Page 27: Installing A Dimm

    Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with extra force. Remove the DIMM from the socket. ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM DDR2 DIMM notch Unlocked retaining clip DDR2 DIMM notch...

  • Page 28: Expansion Slots

    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. Make sure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.

  • Page 29: Standard Interrupt Assignments

    When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support “Share IRQ” or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments; otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM Standard Function System Timer Keyboard Controller...

  • Page 30: Pci Slots

    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 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the PCI Express...

  • Page 31: Jumpers

    Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! M2NBP-VM CSM ® M2NBP-VM CSM Clear RTC RAM You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking. For system failure due to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature.
  • Page 32 USBPW56 and USBPW78 jumper is for the internal USB connectors that you can connect to additional USB ports. M2NBP-VM CSM ® M2NBP-VM CSM USB device wake-up • The USB device wake-up feature requires a power supply that can provide 500mA on the +5VSB lead for each USB port; otherwise, the system will not power up.
  • Page 33 (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 corresponding setting in the BIOS. M2NBP-VM CSM ® M2NBP-VM CSM Keyboard power setting ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM KBPWR +5VSB (Default)

  • Page 34: 1.10 Connectors

    1.10 Connectors 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse. Parallel port. This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or other devices. LAN (RJ-45) port. This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub.
  • Page 35 Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. This 15-pin port is for a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices. 10. DVI-D Out port. This port connects a Digital Visual Interface (DVI-D) card. 11. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). This port is for a PS/2 keyboard. ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM Headset 4-speaker Headset 6-speaker Surround Out...

  • Page 36: Internal Connectors

    FDD cable with a covered Pin 5. M2NBP-VM CSM ® M2NBP-VM CSM Floppy disk drive connector Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) This connector is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch. Connect one end of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch cable to this connector.

  • Page 37: Ide Connectors

    Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for Ultra DMA 133/100/66 IDE devices. If any device jumper is set as "Cable-Select," make sure all other device jumpers have the same setting. M2NBP-VM CSM ® M2NBP-VM CSM IDE connectors ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM Mode of device(s) Cable connector Black...
  • Page 38 If you install Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0 and RAID 1 configuration through the onboard NVIDIA M2NBP-VM CSM ® M2NBP-VM CSM SATA connectors Install the Windows • For detailed instructions on how to configure RAID 0 and 1, refer to the RAID manual in the support CD.
  • Page 39 Connect the S/PDIF module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. The S/PDIF module is purchased separately. M2NBP-VM CSM ® M2NBP-VM CSM Digital audio connector ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM PWR_FAN CPU_FAN PWR_FAN...

  • Page 40: Optical Drive Audio In Connector

    These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. M2NBP-VM CSM ® M2NBP-VM CSM USB 2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately.
  • Page 41 A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. M2NBP-VM CSM ® M2NBP-VM CSM TPM connector • The TPM module is purchased separately . ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 1-31...
  • Page 42 I/O module cable to this connector. M2NBP-VM CSM ® M2NBP-VM CSM Analog front panel connector • We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard high-definition audio capability.

  • Page 43: Atx Power Connectors

    • You must install a PSU with a higher power rating if you intend to install additional devices. M2NBP-VM CSM ® M2NBP-VM CSM ATX power connectors ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM EATXPWR +3 Volts -12 Volts Ground...

  • Page 44: System Panel Connector

    13. System panel connector (20-1 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. M2NBP-VM CSM ® M2NBP-VM CSM System panel connector • 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 lights up when you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode.

  • Page 45: Chapter 2: Bios Setup

    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 Bios

    Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in Windows ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk/ USB flash disk or the motherboard support CD.) Award BIOS Flash Utility (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable floppy disk.)
  • Page 47 Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. Select Update BIOS from the Internet option from the drop-down menu, then click Next.
  • Page 48 Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the drop-down menu, then click Next.

  • Page 49: Creating A Bootable Floppy Disk

    Disk window appears. e. Select Create an MS-DOS startup disk from the format options field, then click Start. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk. ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM ® desktop, then select My Computer.

  • Page 50: Asus Ez Flash 2 Utility

    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 <Alt>...

  • Page 51: Updating The Bios

    Utility. Follow these instructions to update the BIOS using this utility. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS web site. Rename the file to M2NBPVM.bin and save it to a floppy disk, CD ROM or a USB flash disk in FAT 16/12 format.
  • Page 52 Do not turn off or reset the system during the flashing process! The utility displays a Flashing Complete message indicating that you have successfully flashed the BIOS file. Remove the floppy disk then press <F1> to restart the system. AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.17 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved For M2NBP-VM-CSM DATE: 04/13/2006 Flash Type - PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH File Name to Program: M2NBPVM.bin Programming Flash Memory - OFE00 OK Write OK No Update Write Fail Warning: Don’t Turn Off Power Or Reset System!

  • Page 53: Saving The Current Bios File

    BIOS file in the Save current BIOS as field, then press <Enter>. The utility saves the current BIOS file to the floppy disk, then returns to the BIOS flashing process. ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.17 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved For M2NBP-VM CSM DATE: 04/13/2006 Flash Type - PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH File Name to Program: M2NBPVM.bin Save current BIOS as: Message: Please wait...

  • Page 54: Asus Crashfree Bios 2 Utility

    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 disk that contains the updated BIOS file.

  • Page 55: Bios Setup Program

    The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard and . ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM...

  • Page 56: Bios Menu Screen

    • The BIOS setup screens shown in this chapter are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS information. 2-12 Configuration fields...

  • Page 57: Legend Bar

    A configurable field is enclosed in brackets, and is highlighted when selected. To change the value of a field, select it then press <Enter> to display a list of options. Refer to “2.2.7 Pop-up window.” ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM Function Displays the General Help screen...

  • Page 58: Pop-Up Window

    Pop-up window Select a menu item then press <Enter> to display a pop-up window with the configuration options for that item. Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit System Time 15 : 30 : 36 System Date Thu, Oct 20 2005 Legacy Diskette A: Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave [ ASUS CDS520/A] Secondary IDE Master Secondary IDE Slave SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 SATA4 HDD SMART Monitoring Installed Memory Usable Memory F1:Help ↑↓...

  • Page 59: Main Menu

    Allows you to set the system date. 2.3.3 Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.] Sets the type of floppy drive installed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [720K , 3.5 in.] [1.44M, 3.5 in.] ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM Item Specific Help [1.44M, 3.5 in.] Change the day, month, year and century.

  • Page 60: Primary And Secondary Ide Master/Slave

    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. Main Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Master...
  • Page 61 FDISK, to partition and format new IDE hard disk drives. This is necessary so that you can write or read data from the hard disk. Make sure to set the partition of the Primary IDE hard disk drives to active. ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 2-17...

  • Page 62: Sata 1/2/3/4

    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. Main SATA1 Extended IDE Drive Access Mode Capacity...

  • Page 63: Hdd Smart Monitoring

    Allows you to enable or disable the HDD Self-Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology (SMART) feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.3.7 Installed Memory [xxx MB] Shows the size of installed memory. 2.3.8 Usable Memory [XXX MB] Shows the size of usable memory. ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 2-19...

  • Page 64: Advanced Menu

    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. Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration AI NET2 CPU Configuration...
  • Page 65 Setting a very high CPU frequency may cause the system to become unstable. If this happens, revert to the default setting. DDR2 Voltage Control [Auto] Allows you to set the operating DDR2 voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [1.9V] ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 2-21...

  • Page 66: Ai Net2

    2.4.2 AI Net2 Advanced POST Check LAN Cable Pair LAN1(1-2) LAN1(3-6) LAN1(4-5) LAN1(7-8) POST Check LAN Cable [Enabled] Enables or disables checking of the LAN/LAN2 cable during the Power-On Self- Test (POST). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.4.3 CPU Configuration Advanced CPU Type AMD Engineering Sample CPU Speed 2600MHz Cache RAM 1024K DRAM Configuration AMD Live!
  • Page 67 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DRAM ECC Redirection [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DRAM background scrubber [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] L2 cache background scrubber [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DCache background scrubber [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 2-23...

  • Page 68: Chipset

    AMD Live! [Disabled] Enables or disables the AMD Live! Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet Function [Disabled] Enables or disables the AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet technology. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] 2.4.4 Chipset Advanced Frame Buffer Size ECC Spread Spectrum PCIE Spread Spectrum SATA Spread Spectrum HT Spread Spectrum Frame Buffer Size [32M]...

  • Page 69: Pcipnp

    This sub-menu is activated only when the Resources Controlled By item is set to [Manual]. Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Advanced IRQ Resources IRQ-5 assigned to IRQ-7 assigned to IRQ-9 assigned to IRQ-10 assigned to IRQ-11 assigned to IRQ-14 assigned to IRQ-15 assigned to ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM PCIPnP [No] [PCI-E] [Auto] [4096] [PCI Device] [PCI Device] [PCI Device] [PCI Device] [PCI Device] [PCI Device] [PCI Device]...

  • Page 70: Onboard Devices Configuration

    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 for the PCI Express devices. The unit is byte. Configuration options: [128] [256] [512] [1024] [2048] [4096] 2.4.6 Onboard Devices Configuration...
  • Page 71 RAID Enable [Disabled] Enables or disables the onboard RAID controller. When set to [Enabled], the succeeding items become user-configurable. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM [Disabled] Item Specific Help Disabled Disable/Enable nVIDIA RIAD Disabled feature. Disabled Disabled...

  • Page 72: Usb Configuration

    SATA 1/2/3/4 RAID [Disabled] Enables or disables the RAID function of the SATA 1/2/3/4 drive. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB Configuration The items in this menu allows you to change the USB-related features. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. Advanced USB Controller USB2.0 Controller...
  • Page 73 Configuration options: [Normal] [EPP] [ECP] [Bi-Directional] The “ECP Mode Use DMA” item becomes user-configurable when the “Parallel Port Mode” item is set to [ECP] or [Bi-Directional] ECP Mode Use DMA [3] Allows selection of ECP Mode. Configuration options: [1] [3] ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 2-29...

  • Page 74: Power Menu

    Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) and the Advanced Power Management (APM). Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit ACPI Suspend Type ACPI APIC support APM Configuration Hardware Monitor...
  • Page 75 Date of Month Alarm [Disabled] To set the date of alarm, highlight this item and press <Enter> to display the Date of Month Alarm pop-up menu. Key-in a value within the specified range then press <Enter>. Configuration options: [Min=0] [Max=31] ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 2-31...
  • Page 76 Alarm Time (hh:mm) [Disabled] To set the time of alarm: Highlight this item and press <Enter> to display a pop-up menu for the hour field. Key-in a value (Min=0, Max=23), then press <Enter>. Press <TAB> to move to the minutes field then press <Enter>. Key-in a minute value (Min=0, Max=59), then press <Enter>.

  • Page 77: Hardware Monitor

    0. These items are not user- configurable. CPU Fan Speed warning [800 RPM] Sets the CPU fan speed warning feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [800RPM] [1200RPM] [1600RPM] ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM [Disabled] Item Specific Help [ 1.41V] [ 3.28V] Press [Enter] to [ 4.98V]...

  • Page 78: Boot Menu

    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. Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Boot Device Priority Removable Drives Hard Disk Drives CDROM Drives Boot Settings Configuration Security F1:Help ↑↓ : Select Item ESC: Exit →← : Select Menu Enter: Select SubMenu F10: Save and Exit 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority Boot Device Priority...

  • Page 79: Hard Disk Drives

    Boot Settings Configuration Case Open Warning Quick Boot Boot Up Floppy Seek Bootup Num-Lock Typematic Rate Setting x Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec) x Typematic Delay (Msec) OS Select For DRAM > 64MB Full Screen LOGO Halt On F1:Help ↑↓ : Select Item ESC: Exit →← : Select Menu ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM Item Specific Help Item Specific Help Item Specific Help [Enabled] [Enabled] Press [Enter] to [Disabled] enable or disable. [On] [Disabled] 250 [Non-OS2]...
  • Page 80 Case Open Warning [Enabled] Enables or disables the chassis open status feature. Setting to Enabled, clears the chassis open status. Refer to section “1.10.2 Internal connectors” for setting details. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Quick Boot [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the system quick boot feature. When Enabled, the system skips certain tests while booting.
  • Page 81 Allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Make sure that the above item is set to [Enabled] if you want to use the ASUS MyLogo™ feature. Halt On [All, But Keyboard] Allows you to error report type.

  • Page 82: Security

    2.6.6 Security Boot Supervisor Password User Password Password Check Security Chip Supervisor Password/User Password These fields allow you to set passwords: To set a password: Select an item then press <Enter>. Type in a password using a combination of a maximum of eight (8) alpha- numeric characters, then press <Enter>.
  • Page 83 Select [System] to require the password before entering the system. Configuration options: [Setup] [System] Security Chip [Disabled] This item allows you to enable or disable the TPM security function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] This item appears only when the TPM module is installed first. ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM 2-39...

  • Page 84: Tools Menu

    2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. When you press <Enter>, a confirmation message appears. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press <Enter> to confirm your choice. Please see page 2-6, section 2.1.3 for details.

  • Page 85: Exit Menu

    Select this option only if you do not want to save the changes that you made to the Setup program. If you made changes to fields other than System Date, System Time, and Password, the BIOS asks for a confirmation before exiting. ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM Item Specific Help This option save data to CMOS and exiting the setup menu.

  • Page 86: Load Setup Defaults

    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 make other changes before saving the values to the non-volatile RAM.

  • Page 87: Chapter 3: Software Support

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

  • Page 88: Installing An Operating System

    The contents of the support CD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for updates. 3.2.1 Running the support CD Place the support CD to the optical drive. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer.

  • Page 89: Drivers Menu

    AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet Driver Installs the AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet driver. USB 2.0 Driver Installs the USB 2.0 driver. The screen display and drivers option may not be the same for different operating system versions. ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM...

  • Page 90: Utilities Menu

    This utility helps you keep your computer in healthy operating condition. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in a ® Windows environment. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP).

  • Page 91: Make Disk Menu

    Allows you to create an NVIDIA for a 32-bit system. ® NVIDIA 64 bit WinXP SATA RAID Driver Allows you to create an NVIDIA for a 64-bit system. ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM ® ® Windows XP Serial ATA (SATA) RAID driver disk ® ®...

  • Page 92: Manual Menu

    3.2.5 Manual menu The Manual menu contains a list of supplementary user manuals. Click an item to open the folder of the user manual. Most user manual files are in Portable Document Format (PDF). Install the ® Adobe Acrobat file. ®...

  • Page 93: Asus Contact Information

    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. ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM...

  • Page 94: Other Information

    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 information. Motherboard Info Displays the general specifications of the motherboard. Browse this CD Displays the support CD contents in graphical format.

  • Page 95: Technical Support Form

    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. ASUS M2NBP-VM CSM...

  • Page 96: Creating A Raid Driver Disk

    Creating a RAID driver disk A floppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing Windows operating system on a hard disk drive that is included in a RAID set. To create a RAID driver disk: Place the motherboard support CD into the CD-ROM drive. Select Make Disk tab.

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