Abit NF-M2SV User manual

NF-M2P
NF-M2S
NF-M2SV
Motherboard
AMD Socket AM2
Installation Guide

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Contents
1. Hardware Setup ................................................ 1
1.1 Specifications .............................................................1
1.1.1 NF-M2P .............................................................1
1.1.2 NF-M2S .............................................................2
1.1.3 NF-M2SV ...........................................................3
1.2 Motherboard Layout ...................................................4
1.2.1 NF-M2P .............................................................4
1.2.2 NF-M2S .............................................................4
1.2.3 NF-M2SV ...........................................................5
1.3 Choosing a Computer Chassis......................................5
1.4 Installing Motherboard................................................5
1.5 Checking Jumper Settings ...........................................6
1.5.1 CMOS Memory Clearing Header and Backup
Battery ......................................................................6
1.6 Connecting Chassis Components .................................8
1.6.1 ATX Power Connectors .......................................8
1.6.2 Front Panel Switches and Indicators Headers.......8
1.6.3 FAN Power Connectors .......................................9
1.6.4 Chassis Speaker Connector.................................9
1.7 Installing Hardware ..................................................10
1.7.1 CPU Socket AM2 ..............................................10
1.7.2 DDR2 Memory Slots .........................................11
1.8 Connecting Peripheral Devices...................................12
1.8.1 Floppy and IDE Disk Drive Connectors...............12
1.8.2 Serial ATA Connectors ...................................... 13
1.8.3 Additional USB 2.0 Port Headers .......................13
1.8.4 Internal Audio Connectors ................................14
1.8.5 Front Panel Audio Connection Header ...............15
1.8.6 PCI and PCI Express X16, X1 Slots ....................15
1.9 Connecting Rear Panel I/O Devices............................ 16
2. BIOS Setup ...................................................... 17
3. Driver & Utility ................................................ 18
4. Appendix ......................................................... 19
4.1 規格（繁體中文）....................................................19
4.1.1 NF-M2P ...........................................................19
4.1.2 NF-M2S ...........................................................20
4.1.3 NF-M2SV .........................................................21
4.2 规格（简体中文）....................................................22
4.2.1 NF-M2P ...........................................................22
4.2.2 NF-M2S ...........................................................23
4.2.3 NF-M2SV .........................................................24
4.3 Troubleshooting (How to Get Technical Support?) ......25
4.3.1 Q & A..............................................................25
4.3.2 Technical Support Form....................................26
4.4 Contact Information..................................................27

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NF-M2P/NF-M2S/NF-M2SV 1
1. Hardware Setup
1.1 Specifications
1.1.1 NF-M2P
CPU
• Socket AM2 processor with 2000MT/s system bus
• Supports AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet Technology
Chipset
• NVIDIA GeForce6100 + 430
Memory
• 2x 240-pin DIMM slots support up to 2GB
• Supports Dual Channel DDR2 800/667/533 Un-buffered
ECC/Non-ECC memory
Graphics
• Integrated NVIDIA GeForce6100 Graphics
LAN
• Onboard Gigabit LAN
Audio
• Onboard 7.1-Channel HD Audio CODEC
Serial ATA
• 4x SATA 3Gb/s support SATA RAID 0, 1, 10, 5, JBOD
Expansion Slots
• 1x PCI-E X16 slot
• 1x PCI-E X1 slot
• 2x PCI slots
Internal I/O Connectors
• 1x Floppy port
• 1x ATA 133 IDE connector
• 3x USB 2.0 headers
• 4x SATA 3Gb/s connectors
• 1x FP-Audio header
• 1x CD-In connector
Rear Panel I/O
• 1x PS/2 Keyboard connector
• 1x PS/2 Mouse connector
• 1x COM port
• 1x LPT port
• 1x VGA connector
• 4x USB 2.0 connectors
• 1x RJ-45 LAN connector
• 1x 7.1-Channel Audio Connector
RoHS
• 100% Lead-free process and RoHS compliant
Miscellaneous
• Micro ATX form factor (244mm x 220mm)
• Vista HW Ready
※ Specifications and information contained herein are subject to
change without notice.

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1.1.2 NF-M2S
CPU
• Socket AM2 processor with 2000MT/s system bus
• Supports AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet Technology
Chipset
• NVIDIA GeForce6100 + 405
Memory
• 2x 240-pin DIMM slots support up to 2GB
• Supports Dual Channel DDR2 800/667/533 Un-buffered
ECC/Non-ECC memory
Graphics
• Integrated NVIDIA GeForce6100 Graphics
LAN
• Onboard Gigabit LAN
Audio
• Onboard 7.1-Channel HD Audio CODEC
Serial ATA
• 2x SATA 3Gb/s support SATA RAID 0, 1
Expansion Slots
• 1x PCI-E X16 slot
• 1x PCI-E X1 slot
• 2x PCI slots
Internal I/O Connectors
• 1x Floppy port
• 1x ATA 133 IDE connector
• 2x USB 2.0 headers
• 2x SATA 3Gb/s connectors
• 1x FP-Audio header
• 1x CD-In connector
Rear Panel I/O
• 1x PS/2 Keyboard connector
• 1x PS/2 Mouse connector
• 1x COM port
• 1x LPT port
• 1x VGA connector
• 4x USB 2.0 connectors
• 1x RJ-45 LAN connector
• 1x 7.1-Channel Audio Connector
RoHS
• 100% Lead-free process and RoHS compliant
Miscellaneous
• Micro ATX form factor (244mm x 220mm)
• Vista HW Ready
※ Specifications and information contained herein are subject to
change without notice.

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1.1.3 NF-M2SV
CPU
• Socket AM2 processor with 2000MT/s system bus
• Supports AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet Technology
Chipset
• NVIDIA GeForce6100 + 405
Memory
• 2x 240-pin DIMM slots support up to 2GB
• Supports Dual Channel DDR2 800/667/533 Un-buffered
ECC/Non-ECC memory
Graphics
• Integrated NVIDIA GeForce6100 Graphics
LAN
• Onboard 10/100 LAN
Audio
• Onboard 5.1-Channel HD Audio CODEC
Serial ATA
• 2x SATA 3Gb/s support SATA RAID 0, 1
Expansion Slots
• 1x PCI-E X16 slot
• 1x PCI-E X1 slot
• 2x PCI slots
Internal I/O Connectors
• 1x Floppy port
• 1x ATA 133 IDE connector
• 2x USB 2.0 headers
• 2x SATA 3Gb/s connectors
• 1x FP-Audio header
• 1x CD-In connector
Rear Panel I/O
• 1x PS/2 Keyboard connector
• 1x PS/2 Mouse connector
• 1x COM port
• 1x LPT port
• 1x VGA connector
• 4x USB 2.0 connectors
• 1x RJ-45 LAN connector
• 1x 5.1-Channel Audio Connector
RoHS
• 100% Lead-free process and RoHS compliant
Miscellaneous
• Micro ATX form factor (244mm x 220mm)
• Vista HW Ready
※ Specifications and information contained herein are subject to
change without notice.

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1.2 Motherboard Layout
1.2.1 NF-M2P
1.2.2 NF-M2S

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1.2.3 NF-M2SV
※ The motherboard and its component layouts illustrated in the
following chapter of this manual were mainly based on model
“NF-M2P”, unless specifically stated.
1.3 Choosing a Computer Chassis
• Choose a chassis big enough to install this motherboard.
• As some features for this motherboard are implemented by
cabling connectors on the motherboard to indicators and switches
or buttons on the chassis, make sure your chassis supports all the
features required.
• If there is a possibility of adopting some more hard drives, make
sure your chassis has sufficient power and space for them.
• Most chassis have alternatives for I/O shield located at the rear
panel. Make sure the I/O shield of the chassis matches the I/O
port configuration of this motherboard. You can find an I/O shield
specifically designed for this motherboard in its package.
1.4 Installing Motherboard
Most computer chassis
have a base with many
mounting holes to allow
the motherboard to be
securely attached, and at
the same time, prevent
the system from short
circuits. There are two
ways to attach the
motherboard to the
chassis base: (1) with
studs, or (2) with spacers.
Basically, the best way to attach the board is with studs. Only if you are
unable to do this should you attach the board with spacers. Line up the
holes on the board with the mounting holes on the chassis. If the holes
line up and there are screw holes, you can attach the board with studs.
If the holes line up and there are only slots, you can only attach with
spacers. Take the tip of the spacers and insert them into the slots. After
doing this to all the slots, you can slide the board into position aligned

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with slots. After the board has been positioned, check to make sure
everything is OK before putting the chassis back on.
※ Always power off the computer and unplug the AC power cord
before adding or removing any peripheral or component. Failing to
so may cause severe damage to your motherboard and/or
peripherals. Plug in the AC power cord only after you have carefully
checked everything.
To install this motherboard:
1. Locate all the screw holes on the motherboard and the chassis
base.
2. Place all the studs or spacers needed on the chassis base and have
them tightened.
3. Face the motherboard’s I/O ports toward the chassis’s rear panel.
4. Line up all the motherboard’s screw holes with those studs or
spacers on the chassis.
5. Install the motherboard with screws and have them tightened.
※ To prevent shorting the PCB circuit, please REMOVE the metal studs
or spacers if they are already fastened on the chassis base and are
without mounting-holes on the motherboard to align with.
This side faces
the chassis’s rear
panel.
1.5 Checking Jumper Settings
For a 2-pin jumper, plug the jumper cap on both pins will make it
CLOSE (SHORT). Remove the jumper cap, or plug it on either pin
(reserved for future use) will leave it at OPEN position.
SHORT OPEN OPEN
For a 3-pin jumper, pin 1~2 or pin 2~3 can be shorted by plugging the
jumper cap in.
Pin 1~2 SHORT Pin 2~3 SHORT
1.5.1 CMOS Memory Clearing Header and Backup
Battery
The time to clear the CMOS memory occurs when (a) the CMOS data
becomes corrupted, (b) you forgot the supervisor or user password
preset in the BIOS menu, (c) you are unable to boot-up the system
because the CPU ratio/clock was incorrectly set in the BIOS menu, or (d)
whenever there is modification on the CPU or memory modules.
This header uses a jumper cap to clear the CMOS memory and have it
reconfigured to the default values stored in BIOS.

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• Pins 1 and 2 shorted (Default): Normal operation.
• Pins 2 and 3 shorted: Clear CMOS memory.
To clear the CMOS memory and load in the default values:
1. Power off the system.
2. Set pin 2 and pin 3 shorted by the jumper cap. Wait for a few
seconds. Set the jumper cap back to its default settings --- pin 1
and pin 2 shorted.
3. Power on the system.
4. For incorrect CPU ratio/clock settings in the BIOS, press <Del> key
to enter the BIOS setup menu right after powering on system.
5. Set the CPU operating speed back to its default or an appropriate
value.
6. Save and exit the BIOS setup menu.
CMOS Backup Battery:
An onboard battery saves the CMOS memory to keep the BIOS
information stays on even after disconnected your system with power
source. Nevertheless, this backup battery exhausts after some five
years. Once the error message like “CMOS BATTERY HAS FAILED”
or “CMOS checksum error” displays on monitor, this backup battery
is no longer functional and has to be renewed.
To renew the backup battery:
1. Power off the system and disconnect with AC power source.
2. Remove the exhausted battery.
3. Insert a new CR2032 or equivalent battery. Pay attention to its
polarity. The “+” side is its positive polarity.
4. Connect AC power source and power on the system.
5. Enter the BIOS setup menu. Reconfigure the setup parameters if
necessary.
CAUTION:
※ Danger of explosion may arise if the battery is incorrectly renewed.
※ Renew only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the
battery manufacturer.
※ Dispose of used batteries according to the battery manufacturer’s
instructions.

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1.6 Connecting Chassis Components
1.6.1 ATX Power Connectors
These connectors provide the connection from an ATX power supply. As
the plugs from the power supply fit in only one orientation, find the
correct one and push firmly down into these connectors.
ATX 24-Pin Power Connector:
The power supply with 20-pin or 24-pin cables can both be connected
to this 24-pin connector. Connect from pin-1 for either type. However, a
20-pin power supply may cause the system unstable or even
unbootable for the sake of insufficient electricity. A minimum power of
300W or higher is recommended.
ATX 12V 4-Pin Power Connector:
This connector supplies power to CPU. The system will not start without
connecting power to this one.
1.6.2 Front Panel Switches and Indicators Headers
This header is used for connecting switches and LED indicators on the
chassis front panel.
Watch the power LED pin position and orientation. The mark “+” align
to the pin in the figure below stands for positive polarity for the LED
connection. Please pay attention when connecting these headers. A
wrong orientation will only result in the LED not lighting, but a wrong
connection of the switches could cause system malfunction.
Pin Definition Pin Definition
1 HD LED + 2 Message LED +
3 HD LED - 4 Message LED -
5 RESET 6 Power Switch
7 RESET 8 Power Switch
9 Reserved

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1.6.3 FAN Power Connectors
These connectors each provide power to the cooling fans installed in
your system.
• CPU_FAN1: CPU Fan Power Connector
• SYS_FAN1: System Fan Power Connector
• PWR_FAN: Auxiliary Fan Power Connector
※ These fan connectors are not jumpers. DO NOT place jumper caps
on these connectors.
1.6.4 Chassis Speaker Connector
This header provides the connection to chassis speaker.

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1.7 Installing Hardware
※ DO NOT scratch the motherboard when installing hardware. An
accidentally scratch of a tiny surface-mount component may
seriously damage the motherboard.
1.7.1 CPU Socket AM2
※ DO NOT touch or bend the delicate pins on the CPU whenever you
are holding it.
The installation procedures vary with different types of CPU
fan-and-heatsink assembly. The one shown here is served for DEMO
only. For detailed information on how to install the one you bought,
refer to its installation guidelines.
1. Pull out the socket lever
away from the socket
and fully lift it up over
90-degree angle.
Locate and align the
triangle mark with both
the CPU and the socket
body. Vertically place
the CPU with its pin-side
down into the socket.
Be careful to insert the CPU into the socket. The CPU only fits in
one orientation with the socket. DO NOT force the CPU into the
socket.
2. After placing the CPU
into position, push the
socket lever down into
its locked position to
secure the CPU. The
lever clicks when it’s
locked into position.
3. The heatsink for CPU
may have thermal
interface material
attached to its bottom.
If not, applying a few
squeeze of thermal
paste to the CPU die will
help to increase the
contact.
4. Place the heatsink and
fan assembly onto the
retention frame. Match
the heatsink clip with
the socket
mounting-lug. Hook the
spring clip to the
mounting-lug.

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5. On the other side, push
the retention clip
straight down to lock
into the plastic lug on
the retention frame.
6. Connect the CPU cooling
fan power cable to the
“CPU_FAN” connector
on this motherboard.
※ The “CPU_FAN” connector can be connected either with a 3-Pin or
4-Pin CPU cooling fan. For a 3-Pin connection, there will be no
speed control available in the BIOS setup menu; the CPU fan will
run at full speed.
Also, please watch out for the orientation when inserting 3-Pin plug
into this 4-Pin fan connector.
※ The motherboard in this illustration is served for DEMO only, may
not be the same type or model as the one described in this user’s
manual.
※ A higher fan speed will be helpful for better airflow and
heat-dissipation. Nevertheless, stay alert to not touch any heatsink
since a high temperature generated by the working system is still
possible.
1.7.2 DDR2 Memory Slots
• To reach the optimum performance in dual-channel
configurations, install identical DDR2 DIMM pairs for each
channel.
• Install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. To reach the optimum
compatibility, obtain memory modules from the same vendor.
※ Usually there is no hardware or BIOS setup required after adding or
removing memory modules, but you will have to clear the CMOS
memory first if any memory module related problem occurs.

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To install system memory:
1. Power off the computer and unplug the AC power cord before
installing or removing memory modules.
2. Locate the DIMM slot on the board.
3. Hold two edges of the DIMM module carefully, keep away from
touching its connectors.
4. Align the notch key on the module with the rib on the slot.
5. Firmly press the module into the slots until the ejector tabs at both
sides of the slot automatically snap into the mounting notch. Do not
force the DIMM module in with extra force as the DIMM module
only fits in one direction.
6. To remove the DIMM modules, push the two ejector tabs on the
slot outward simultaneously, and then pull out the DIMM module.
※ Static electricity can damage the electronic components of the
computer or optional boards. Before starting these procedures,
ensure that you are discharged of static electricity by touching a
grounded metal object briefly.
1.8 Connecting Peripheral Devices
1.8.1 Floppy and IDE Disk Drive Connectors
Connect the single end at the longer length of ribbon cable to the FDD
on the board, the two connectors on the other end to the floppy disk
drives connector. Generally you need only one floppy disk drive in your
system.
※ The red line on the ribbon cable must be aligned with pin-1 on both
the FDD port and the floppy connector.
Connect the single end (blue connector) at the longer length of ribbon
cable to the IDE port of this board, the other two ends (gray and black
connector) at the shorter length of the ribbon cable to the connectors
of your hard drives.
※ Make sure to configure the “Master”
and “Slave” relation before connecting
two drives by one single ribbon cable.
The red line on the ribbon cable must
be aligned with pin-1 on both the IDE
port and the hard-drive connector.

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1.8.2 Serial ATA Connectors
Each SATA connector serves as one single channel to connect one SATA
device by SATA cable.
NF-M2P:
NF-M2S/NF-M2SV:
To connect SATA device:
1. Attach either end of the signal cable to the SATA connector on
motherboard. Attach the other end to the SATA device.
2. Attach the SATA power cable to the SATA device and connect the
other end from the power supply.
※ The motherboard in
this photo is served for
DEMO only, and may
not be the same type or
model as the one
described in this
manual.
1.8.3 Additional USB 2.0 Port Headers
Each header supports 2x additional USB 2.0 ports by connecting
bracket or cable to the rear I/O panel or the front-mounted USB ports
of your chassis.
NF-M2P:

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NF-M2S/NF-M2SV:
Pin Pin Assignment Pin Pin Assignment
1 VCC 2 VCC
3 Data0 - 4 Data1 -
5 Data0 + 6 Data1 +
7 Ground 8 Ground
10 NC
※ Make sure the connecting cable bears the same pin assignment.
1.8.4 Internal Audio Connectors
This connector connects to the audio output of internal CD-ROM drive
or add-on card.

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1.8.5 Front Panel Audio Connection Header
This header provides the connection to audio connector at front panel.
Pin Signal Name Function
1 AUD_MIC Front Panel Microphone input signal
2 AUD_GND Ground used by Analog Audio Circuits
3 AUD_MIC_BIAS Microphone Power
4 AUD_VCC Filtered +5V used by Analog Audio Circuits
5 AUD_F_R Right Channel audio signal to Front Panel
6 AUD_RET_R Right Channel Audio signal to Return
from Front Panel
7 REVD Reserved
8 Key No Pin
9 AUD_F_L Left Channel Audio signal to Front Panel
10 AUD_RET_L Left Channel Audio signal to Return from
Front Panel
1.8.6 PCI and PCI Express X16, X1 Slots
Install PCI Express X16 graphics card into slot “PCIEX16”.
Install PCI Express X1 card into slot “PCIEX1”.
Install PCI cards into slots “PCI1” and/or “PCI2”.

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1.9 Connecting Rear Panel I/O Devices
The rear I/O part of this motherboard provides the following I/O ports:
NF-M2P/NF-M2S:
NF-M2SV:
• Mouse: Connects to PS/2 mouse.
• Keyboard: Connects to PS/2 keyboard.
• LPT1: Connects to printer or other devices that support this
communication protocol.
• COM1: Connects to external modem, mouse or other devices
that support this communication protocol.
• VGA1: Connects to monitor input.
• USB1/USB2: Connects to USB devices such as scanner, digital
speakers, monitor, mouse, keyboard, hub, digital camera, joystick
etc.
• LAN1: Connects to Local Area Network.
• AUDIO1:
(For model NF-M2P/NF-M2S)
Cen./Sub. (Center / Subwoofer): Connects to the center and
subwoofer channel.
R.L./R.R. (Rear Left / Rear Right): Connects to the rear left
and rear right channel.
S.L./S.R. (Surround Left / Surround Right): Connects to the
surround left and surround right channel.
Line-In: Connects to the line out from external audio sources.
Line-Out: Connects to the front left and front right channel.
Mic-In: Connects to the plug from external microphone.
• AUDIO1:
(For model NF-M2SV)
Line-In: Connects to the line out from external audio sources.
Line-Out: Connects to the front left and front right channel.
Mic-In: Connects to the plug from external microphone.