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  • Page 1 M2R-FVM...
  • 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 ....................vii Safety information ................viii About this guide .................. ix M2R-FVM specifications summary ............xi Chapter 1: Product introduction Welcome! ................1-1 Package contents ..............1-1 Special features ..............1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights ........... 1-2 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ........1-4 Before you proceed ..............
  • Page 4 BIOS setup Managing and updating your BIOS ........2-1 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk ......2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility ..........2-2 2.1.3 Award BIOS Flash Utility .......... 2-3 2.1.4 Saving the current BIOS file ........2-5 2.1.5...
  • Page 5 Contents 2.3.7 Installed Memory ........... 2-15 Advanced menu ..............2-15 2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration ........2-16 2.4.2 Chipset ..............2-16 2.4.3 PCIPnP ..............2-18 2.4.4 Onboard Device Configuration ......2-20 Power menu ................ 2-23 2.5.1 ACPI Suspend Type ..........2-23 2.5.2 ACPI APIC Support ..........

  • 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.

  • Page 8: About This Guide

    Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer.

  • Page 9: Conventions Used In This Guide

    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.

  • Page 10: M2R-Fvm Specifications Summary

    9.6 in x 9.6 in (24.5 cm x 24.5 cm) Realtek RTL8100C 10/100M LAN controller ® Special features - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 - ASUS EZ Flash - ASUS Q-fan1.5 - ASUS MyLogo2 - Dram Burnt proof...
  • Page 11 M2R-FVM specifications summary Internal connectors 4 x USB 2.0 connectors 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector for two devices 4 x Serial ATA connectors 1 x CPU / 1 x Chassis fan connectors 1 x IEEE 1394a connector...
  • Page 12 This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. Product introduction...

  • Page 13: Welcome

    ® 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 14: Special Features

    Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Latest processor technology The motherboard comes with a 940-pin AM2 socket that supports AMD Athlon™ 64 X2/AMD Athlon™ 64/AMD Sempron™ processor. With an integrated low- latency high-bandwidth memory controller and a highly scalable HyperTransport™ technology-based system bus, the motherboard provides a powerful platform for your diverse computing needs, increased office productivity, and enhanced digital media experience.
  • Page 15 1.1 to a fast 480 Mbps on USB 2.0. USB 2.0 is backward compatible with USB 1.1. AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet Technology The motherboard supports the AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet Technology, which monitors system operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and frequency for a cool and quiet operating environment. ASUS M2R-FVM...

  • Page 16: Innovative Asus Features

    This protection eliminates the need to buy a replacement ROM chip. ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. ASUS Q-Fan technology The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly adjusts the CPU fan speed according to the system loading to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation.

  • Page 17: Before You Proceed

    This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. SB_PWR M2R-FVM Standby Powered Power M2R-FVM Onboard LED ASUS M2R-FVM...

  • Page 18: Motherboard Overview

    Place nine (9) 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 M2R-FVM Chapter 1: Hardware information...

  • Page 19: Motherboard Layout

    1.5.3 Motherboard layout 24.5cm (9.6in) ATX12V1 CPU_FAN CHA_FAN1 SPDIF_O2 F_USB12 LAN_USB34 ATI RS485 AUDIO1 PCIEX16 BIOS M2R-FVM CR2032 3V PCI1 Lithium Cell CMOS Power ATI SB600 PCI2 BUZZ1 TSB43AB22A PCIEX1 ALC883 USB78 F_AUDIO1 AUX1 IE1394_2 USB56 CLRTC F_PANEL1 ASUS M2R-FVM...

  • Page 20: Layout Contents

    1.5.4 Layout contents Slots Page DDR2 DIMM slots 1-15 PCI slots 1-19 PCI Express x 1 slots 1-20 PCI Express x16 slots 1-20 Jumpers Page Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC1) 1-21 USB Power (3-pin USBPW12, 34, 56, 78) 1-23 Password Skip (3-pin PASSWORD_s) 1-22 BIOS Recovery (3-pin BIOS_R) 1-22...

  • Page 21: Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

    1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. M2R-FVM M2R-FVM CPU Socket AM2 Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to a 90º angle. Socket lever Make sure that the socket lever is lifted up to a 90º angle; otherwise, the CPU will not fit in completely.
  • Page 22 Position the CPU above the socket such that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with a small triangle. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it fits in place. Please make sure your CPU is fully Gold triangle plugged-in to reduce abnormal symptom.

  • Page 23: Installing The Heatsink And Fan

    Retention bracket lock 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 M2R-FVM 1-11...
  • Page 24 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 base, otherwise you cannot snap the retention bracket in place.
  • Page 25 When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. CPU_FAN M2R-FVM M2R-FVM CPU Fan Connector Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. ASUS M2R-FVM...

  • Page 26: 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: M2R-FVM M2R-FVM 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Sockets Channel Sockets Channel A...

  • Page 27: Memory Configurations

    • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. 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. • When using only one DDR DIMM module, install it into slot DIMM_B2 only.

  • Page 28: Installing A Dimm

    1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so can cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. To install a DIMM: DDR2 DIMM notch Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward.

  • Page 29: Expansion Slots

    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 M2R-FVM 1-17...

  • Page 30: Interrupt Assignments

    1.8.3 Interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments Priority Standard function System Timer Keyboard Controller – Redirect to IRQ#9 Communications Port (COM1)* IRQ Holder for PCI Steering* Floppy Disk Controller Printer Port (LPT1)* System CMOS/Real Time Clock IRQ Holder for PCI Steering* IRQ Holder for PCI Steering* IRQ Holder for PCI Steering* PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port*...

  • Page 31: Pci Express X1 Slot

    PCI Express x 1 slot. 1.8.6 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x16 graphics cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. The figure shows a graphics card installed on the PCI Express x 16 slot. ASUS M2R-FVM 1-19...

  • Page 32: Jumpers

    Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! CLRTC M2R-FVM Normal Clear CMOS (Default) M2R-FVM Clear RTC RAM • Make sure to re-enter your previous BIOS settings after you clear the CMOS. • You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking.

  • Page 33: Bios Recovery (3-Pin Bios_R)

    M2R-FVM Normal BIOS Recovery (Default) M2R-FVM BIOS Recovery Password Skip (3-pin PASSWORD_S) When the jumper cap is moved from 1-2 pin to 2-3 pin, the BIOS password function will be skipped and users will not need a password to enter into the BIOS.
  • Page 34 USBPW12 USBPW34 USBPW56 M2R-FVM USBPW78 M2R-FVM 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 would not power up. •...

  • Page 35: 1.10 Connectors

    In 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel configuration, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. Microphone port (pink). This port connects a microphone. Side Speaker Out port (grey). This port connects the side speakers in an 8-channel audio configuration. ASUS M2R-FVM 1-23...

  • Page 36: 1.10.2 Internal Connectors

    Pin 5 on the connector is removed to prevent incorrect cable connection when using an FDD cable with a covered Pin 5. FLOPPY M2R-FVM NOTE: Orient the red markings on the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1. PIN 1 M2R-FVM Floppy Disk Drive Connector 1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction...
  • Page 37 IDE cable. • Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for Ultra DMA 100/66 IDE devices. IDE1 NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the ID M2R-FVM ribbon cable to PIN 1. PIN 1 M2R-FVM IDE Connector ASUS M2R-FVM 1-25...

  • Page 38: Digital Audio Connector (3-Pin Spdif_Out)

    This connector is for the S/PDIF audio module to allow digital sound output. Connect one end of the S/PDIF audio cable to this connector and the other end to the S/PDIF module. SPDIF_OUT SPDIF M2R-FVM M2R-FVM Digital Audio Connector The S/PDIF out module is purchased separately. 1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction...

  • Page 39: Cpu And Chassis Fan Connectors

    +12 Volts +5 Volts +5V Standby +5 Volts Power OK -5 Volts Ground Ground +5 Volts Ground M2R-FVM Ground Ground +5 Volts PSON# Ground Ground +3 Volts -12 Volts M2R-FVM ATX Power Connector +3 Volts +3 Volts ASUS M2R-FVM 1-27...
  • Page 40 USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. USB78 USB56 M2R-FVM M2R-FVM USB 2.0 Connectors Internal audio connectors (4-pin AUX1 [white]) These connectors allow you to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card. M2R-FVM...

  • Page 41: Front Panel Audio Connector (10-1 Pin F_Audio)

    This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module. F_AUDIO1 M2R-FVM M2R-FVM Azalia Analog Front Panel Connector 10. IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2) This connector is for a IEEE 1394a port. Connect the IEEE 1394a module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis.

  • Page 42: System Panel Connector (10-1 Pin F_Panel)

    This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. PLED PWRSW F_PANEL1 M2R-FVM HD LED RESET M2R-FVM System Panel Connector The sytem panel connector is color-coded for easy connection. Refer to the connector description below for details. • System power LED (Green 2-pin PWR_LED) This 3-pin connector is for the system power LED.
  • Page 43 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 44: Managing And Updating Your Bios

    The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. ASUS EZ Flash (Updates the BIOS in DOS using a floppy disk.) Award BIOS Flash Utility (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable floppy disk.)

  • Page 45: Asus Ez Flash Utility

    2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash utility The ASUS EZ Flash 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 46: Award Bios Flash Utility

    AwardBIOS Flash Utility. Follow these instructions to update the BIOS using this utility. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS web site. Rename the file .BIN and save it to a floppy disk. Save only the updated BIOS file in the floppy disk to avoid loading the wrong BIOS file.
  • Page 47 Press <N> when the utility prompts you to save the current BIOS file. The following screen appears. The utility verifies the AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V8.64 BIOS file in the floppy (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved disk and starts flashing...

  • Page 48: Saving The Current Bios File

    Make sure that the floppy disk has enough disk space to save the file. To save the current BIOS file using the AwardBIOS Flash Utility: Follow steps 1 to 6 of AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V8.64 the previous section. (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved Press <Y>...

  • Page 49: Asus Crashfree Bios 2 Utility

    2.1.5 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 a floppy disk that contains the updated BIOS file.

  • Page 50: 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. ASUS M2R-FVM...

  • Page 51: 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. Chapter 2: BIOS setup...

  • Page 52: Legend Bar

    You cannot select an item that is not user-configurable. 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 M2R-FVM...

  • Page 53: Pop-Up Window

    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. Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Exit System Time 0 : 39 : 11 System Date Thu, Jan 26 2006 Select Menu Legacy Diskette A:...

  • Page 54: Main Menu

    System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you to set the system date. 2.3.3 Legacy Diskette A [Disabled] Specifies the capacity and physical size of diskette drive A. Configuration options: [Disabled] [720K, 3.5 in.] [1.44M, 3.5 in.] [2.88M, 3.5 in] ASUS M2R-FVM 2-11...

  • Page 55: Primary Ide Master/Slave

    2.3.4 Primary 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. Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Primary IDE Master Select Menu...
  • Page 56 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 M2R-FVM 2-13...

  • Page 57: Sata1, 2, 3

    2.3.6 SATA1, 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. Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main First SATA Master...

  • Page 58: Installed Memory

    CPU Configuration Chipset Item Specific Help PCIPnP Press enter to Set Onboard Device Configuration F1:Help ↑↓ : Select Item -/+: Change Value F5: Setup Defaults ESC: Exit →←: Select Menu Enter: Select SubMenu F10: Save and Exit ASUS M2R-FVM 2-15...

  • Page 59: Chipset

    2.4.1 CPU Configuration Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Advanced CPU Configuration Select Menu Item Specific Help CPU Type AMD Sempron(tm) Processor 3200+ CPU Speed 1800MHz Cache RAM 128K AMD Cool’n’Quiet Funcion [Disabled] AMD CoolʼnʼQuiet Function [Disabled] Enable or disable AMD CoolʼnʼQuiet function which support P-state transitions in AMD processors Configuration options:[Auto][Disabled] 2.4.2 Chipset...
  • Page 60 422 instead of 21111. Onboard Video Memory [64MB] Configuration options: [16MB] [32MB] [64MB] [128MB]. Frequency/Voltage control Spread Spectrum [Enabled] Select clock generator spread spectrum.Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] System BIOS Cacheable [Disabled] Enable or disable BIOS cacheable. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]. ASUS M2R-FVM 2-17...

  • Page 61: Pcipnp

    2.4.3 PCIPnP Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Advanced PCIPnP Select Menu Plug & Play O/S [Yes] Item Specific Help Resources Controlled By [Auto] Select Yes if you are using IRQ Resources a Plug and Play capable operating system. Select PCI/VGA Palette Snoop [Disabled] No if you need the BIOS to PCI Latency Timer (CLK)
  • Page 62 Key in a DEC number: Maximum Payload Size [4096] ENTER: Accept ESC:Abort Maximum Payload Size [4096] Set maximum TLP payload size for the PCI Express devices. The unit is byte. Configuration options:[128] [256] [512] [1024] [2048] [4096]. ASUS M2R-FVM 2-19...

  • Page 63: Onboard Device Configuration

    2.4.4 Onboard Device Configuration Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Advanced Onboard Device Configuration Select Menu South OnChip IDE Device Item Specific Help Onboard 1394 Controller [Enabled] Onboard LAN [Enabled] Onboard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] South OnChip PCI Device Onboard SATA Type [IDE Controller] Init Display First [PCIEx]...

  • Page 64: South Onchip Pci Device

    Configuration options: [PCI Slot] [OnChipVGA] [PCIEx] Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Select the I/O address & IRQ. Configuration options: [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [2F8/IRQ3] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3] [Auto] MODEM Use IRQ [3] Configuration options: [NA] [3] [4] [5] [7] [9] [10] [11] ASUS M2R-FVM 2-21...

  • Page 65: Usb Configuration

    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. Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Advanced USB Configuration Select Menu USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] Item Specific Help OnChip USB Controller [Enabled]...

  • Page 66: Power Menu

    Allows you to enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). When set to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the RSDT pointer list. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M2R-FVM 2-23...

  • Page 67: Apm Configuration

    2.5.3 APM Configuration Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Power APM Configuration Select Menu Modem ring Resume [Disabled] Item Specific Help Video Off Option [Suspend -> Off] PWR Button < 4 secs [Instant-Off] Power Up On PCI Devices [Disabled] AC Back After Power Loss [Always On] Power On by RTC Alarm [Disabled]...

  • Page 68: Hardware Monitor

    5V [Ignored] Configuration options: [5.12V] [Ignored] 12V [2C] Configuration options: [12.02V] [Ignored] 3.3V [Ignored] Configuration options: [3.29V] [Ignored] Fan Control [Enabled] Enable/Disable the control of the system/CPU fun speed by changing the fan voltage. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS M2R-FVM 2-25...

  • Page 69: 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. Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Exit Boot Device Priority Select Menu Boot Settings Configuration Security Item Specific Help Select Boot Device...

  • Page 70: Boot Settings Configuration

    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 [No Errors] Allows you to select error report type.

  • Page 71: Security

    2.6.3 Security Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Boot Security Select Menu Supervisor Password Clear Item Specific Help User Password Clear Password Check [Setup] 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 72: Exit Menu

    Discard Changes This option allows you to discard the selections you made and restore the previously saved values. After selecting this option, a confirmation appears. Select YES to discard any changes and load the previously saved values. ASUS M2R-FVM 2-29...

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