Asus M2R-FVM User manual

Motherboard
M2R-FVM

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E2614
First Edition
May 2006
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Contents
Notices ............................................................................................... vii
Safety information .............................................................................viii
About this guide .................................................................................. ix
M2R-FVM specifications summary ....................................................... xi
Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.1 Welcome! .............................................................................. 1-1
1.2 Package contents ................................................................. 1-1
1.3 Special features .................................................................... 1-2
1.3.1 Product highlights ................................................... 1-2
1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ...................................... 1-4
1.4 Before you proceed .............................................................. 1-5
1.5 Motherboard overview .......................................................... 1-6
1.5.1 Placement direction ................................................ 1-6
1.5.2 Screw holes ............................................................. 1-6
1.5.3 Motherboard layout ................................................ 1-7
1.5.4 Layout contents ..................................................... 1-8
1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) .............................................. 1-9
1.6.1 Installing the CPU .................................................... 1-9
1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan .............................. 1-11
1.7 System memory .................................................................. 1-14
1.7.1 Overview ............................................................... 1-14
1.7.2 Memory configurations ......................................... 1-15
1.7.3 Installing a DIMM ................................................... 1-16
1.7.4 Removing a DIMM .................................................. 1-16
1.8 Expansion slots ................................................................... 1-17
1.8.1 Installing an expansion card .................................. 1-17
1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card .............................. 1-17
1.8.3 Interrupt assignments ........................................... 1-18
1.8.4 PCI slots ................................................................ 1-18
1.8.5 PCI Express x1 slot ............................................... 1-19
1.8.6 PCI Express x16 slot ............................................. 1-19

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Contents
1.9 Jumpers .............................................................................. 1-20
1.10 Connectors ......................................................................... 1-23
1.10.1 Rear panel connectors .......................................... 1-23
1.10.2 Internal connectors ............................................... 1-24
Chapter 2: BIOS setup
2.1 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 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ................................ 2-6
2.2 BIOS setup program .............................................................. 2-7
2.2.1 BIOS menu screen ................................................... 2-8
2.2.2 Menu bar ................................................................. 2-8
2.2.3 Legend bar .............................................................. 2-9
2.2.4 Menu items ............................................................. 2-9
2.2.5 Sub-menu items ...................................................... 2-9
2.2.6 Configuration fields ................................................. 2-9
2.2.7 Pop-up window ...................................................... 2-10
2.2.8 General help .......................................................... 2-10
2.3 Main menu ........................................................................... 2-11
2.3.1 System Time ........................................................ 2-11
2.3.2 System Date ......................................................... 2-11
2.3.3 Legacy Diskette A ............................................... 2-11
2.3.4 Primary IDE Master/Slave ...................................... 2-12
2.3.6 SATA1, 2, 3 .........................................................................2-14

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2.3.7 Installed Memory ................................................... 2-15
2.4 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
2.5 Power menu ........................................................................ 2-23
2.5.1 ACPI Suspend Type ............................................... 2-23
2.5.2 ACPI APIC Support ................................................ 2-23
2.5.3 APM Configuration ................................................ 2-24
2.5.4 Hardware Monitor .................................................. 2-25
2.6 Boot menu .......................................................................... 2-26
2.6.1 Boot Device Priority .............................................. 2-26
2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration ................................ 2-27
2.6.3 Security ................................................................. 2-28
2.7 Exit menu ............................................................................ 2-29

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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
manufacturerʼs 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.
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.
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 userʼs authority to operate
this equipment.

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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 adpater 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.

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About this guide
This user guide contains the information you need when installing and
configuring the motherboard.
How this guide is organized
This guide contains the following parts:
• Chapter 1: Product introduction
This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the
new technology it supports. This chapter also lists the hardware
setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system
components. It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and
connectors on the motherboard.
• Chapter 2: BIOS setup
This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS
Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also
provided.
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.

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Conventions used in this guide
To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the
following symbols used throughout this manual.
Typography
Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select.
Italics Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.
<Key> Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than
sign means that you must press the enclosed key.
Example: <Enter> means that you must press the
Enter or Return key.
<Key1>+<Key2>+<Key3>If you must press two or more keys
simultaneously, the key names are connected
with a plus sign (+).
Example: <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<Del>
Command Means that you must type the command exactly
as shown, then supply the required item or value
enclosed in brackets.
Example: At the DOS prompt, type the command
line:
afudos /i[filename]
afudos /iM2R-FVM.bin
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.
NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a
task.
IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a
task.

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M2R-FVM specifications summary
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CPU Socket AM2 for AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 /AMD Athlon™ 64
/AMD Sempron™ processors
Supports AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet™ Technology
AMD64 architecture enables simultaneous 32-bit and
64-bit computing
Chipset ATI® RS485
ATI® SB600
HT Frequency 800 MHz /1GHz
Memory Dual-channel memory architecture
- 4 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support unbuffered
DDR2 667/533 MHz memory modules
- Supports up to 2GB system memory with dual-
channel memory
Expansion slots 1 x PCI Express™ x16 slots
1 x PCI Express™ x1 slots
2 x PCI 2.2 slots
Storage South Bridge SB600 supports:
- 1 x IDE connector for up to two Ultra DMA
133/100/66/33 devices
- 4 x Serial ATA connectors support four
Serial ATA devices
- RAID 0, RAID1 and RAID 0+1founctions
Audio Realtek® ALC883 8-channel Azalia CODEC
Supports Jack-Sensing & Enumeration Technology
Supports S/PDIF out interface
IEEE 1394 T1 1394 controller supports:
- 1 x IEEE 1394a connector
USB Supports up to 8 USB 2.0/1.1 ports
Form factor uATX form factor: 9.6 in x 9.6 in (24.5 cm x 24.5 cm)
LAN Realtek® RTL8100C 10/100M LAN controller
Special features - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2
- ASUS EZ Flash
- ASUS Q-fan1.5
- ASUS MyLogo2
- Dram Burnt proof
Rear panel 1 x Serial (COM1) port
1 x VGA port
1 x S/PDIF Out port
1 x 1394 port
1 x LAN (RJ-45) port
4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
8-channel audio ports

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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
1 x S/PDIF Out connector
Front panel audio connector
AUX audio in connector
24-pin ATX power connector
4-pin ATX 12 V power connector
System panel connector
BIOS features 4 Mb AWARD BIOS, PnP, DMI, WfM2.0, ACPI 2.0c,
SM BIOS 2.3, CrashFree BIOS2, EZ Flash,
Special H/W write protection
Manageability WOR by Ring, WOL by PME, WOR by PME,
Wake on USB from S1, S3, S4
Power requirements ATX power supply (with 24-pin and 4-pin 12 V plugs)
ATX 12 V 2.0 compliant
Drivers Chipset update driver
On-board graphic driver
Bus master IDE driver
RAID driver
Audio driver
LAN driver
AMD AWAY mode driver
Utilities & Applications BIOS flash utility under DOS
ASUS Update - BIOS
AMD Cool’n Quiet Utility
*Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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

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1.1 Welcome!
Thank you for buying an ASUS® M2R-FVM 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.

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1.3 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.
DDR2 memory support
The motherboard supports DDR2 memory that features data transfer rates of
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 and
eliminating bottlenecks.
PCI Express™ interface
The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect technology
that speeds up the 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.
Serial ATA technology with RAID function
The motherboard supports the Serial ATA technology through the Serial ATA
interfaces and the SB600 Southbridge. Serial ATA allows for thinner, more flexible
cables with lower pin count, reduced voltage requirement, and data transfer rates
of up to 150 MB/s for SATA I and 300 MB/s for SATA II.
The SB600 built-in RAID function supports RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 0+1
configuration for four SATA and one IDE connectors and allows you to select the
best RAID solution using IDE or Serial ATA devices.

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IEEE 1394a support
The IEEE 1394a interface provides high-speed and flexible PC connectivity to
a wide range of peripherals and devices compliant to the IEEE 1394a standard.
The IEEE 1394a interface allows up to 400 Mbps transfer rates through simple,
low-cost, high-bandwidth asynchronous (real-time) data interfacing between
computers, peripherals, and consumer electronic devices such as camcorders,
VCRs, printers, TVs, and digital cameras.
S/PDIF digital sound ready
The motherboard supports the S/PDIF technology through the S/PDIF interfaces
on the rear panel. The S/PDIF technology turns your computer into a high-end
entertainment system with digital connectivity to powerful audio and speaker
systems.
USB 2.0 technology
The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification,
dramatically increasing the connection speed from the 12 Mbps bandwidth on USB
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.

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1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2
This feature allows you to restore the original BIOS data in case when the BIOS
codes and data are corrupted. 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.

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Onboard LED
The motherboard comes with a standby power LED. The green LED
lights up to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in
soft-off mode. This is a reminder that you should shut down the
system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging
in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the
location of the onboard LED.
1.4 Before you proceed
Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard
components or change any motherboard settings.
• Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any
component.
• Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or to
a metal object, such as the power supply case, before handling
components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity.
• Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them.
• Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded
antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component.
• Before you install or remove any component, ensure
that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is
detached from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe
damage to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components.
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M2R-FVM Onboard LED
SB_PWR
ON
Standby
Power
OFF
Powered
Off

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1.5 Motherboard overview
Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis
to ensure that the motherboard fits into it.
1.5.1 Placement direction
When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the
chassis in the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the
rear part of the chassis as indicated in the image below.
1.5.2 Screw holes
Place nine (9) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the
motherboard to the chassis.
Place this side towards
the rear of the chassis
Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the
motherboard. Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and damage
motherboard components.
Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard.
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1.5.3 Motherboard layout
Socket AM2
DDR2 DIMM_A2 (128 bit,240-pin module)
DDR2 DIMM_B2 (128 bit,240-pin module)
ATX12V1
CPU_FAN CHA_FAN1
ATXPWR1
FLOPPY1
Super I/O
4Mb
BIOS
ATI RS485
ATI SB600
PCI1
PCI2
PCIEX16
PCIEX1
RTL8100C
ALC883
TSB43AB22A
IE1394_2 USB78
USB56
SATA3
SATA1
SATA2
SATA4
IDE1
F_AUDIO1
CR2032 3V
Lithium Cell
CMOS Power
SB_PWR
BUZZ1
F_PANEL1
CLRTC
AUX1
USBPW12
USBPW34
BIOS_R
PASSWORD_S
USBPW78
USBPW56
SPDIF_OUT
LAN_USB34
F_USB12
COM1
VGA1
SPDIF_O2
AUDIO1
24.5cm (9.6in)
24.5cm (9.6in)
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DDR2 DIMM_A1 (128 bit,240-pin module)
DDR2 DIMM_B1 (128 bit,240-pin module)

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1.5.4 Layout contents
Slots Page
1. DDR2 DIMM slots 1-15
2. PCI slots 1-19
3. PCI Express x 1 slots 1-20
4. PCI Express x16 slots 1-20
Jumpers Page
1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC1) 1-21
2. USB Power (3-pin USBPW12, 34, 56, 78) 1-23
3. Password Skip (3-pin PASSWORD_s) 1-22
4. BIOS Recovery (3-pin BIOS_R) 1-22
Rear panel connectors Page
1. Serial (COM1) port 1-25
2. VGA port 1-25
3. S/PDIF Out port 1-25
4. LAN (RJ-45) port. 1-24
5. IEEE 1394a port. 1-24
6. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2, 3 and 4 1-25
7. Center/Subwoofer port (orange) 1-24
8. Rear Speaker Out port (black) 1-24
9. Line In port (light blue) 1-24
10. Line Out port (lime) 1-24
11. Microphone port (pink) 1-24
12. Side Speaker Out port (grey) 1-24
Internal connectors Page
1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) 1-25
2. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) 1-26
3. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4) 1-27
5. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) 1-29
6. IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2) 1-30
7. CPU and chassis fan connectors
(4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN1)
1-28
8. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin EATX12V) 1-28
9. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin F_AUDIO1) 1-30
10. Internal audio connector (4-pin AUX1) 1-29
11. Digital audio connector (3-pin SPDIF_OUT) 1-27
12. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL1)
• System power LED (Green 2-pin PWR_LED)
• Hard disk drive activity LED (Red 2-pin HD_LED)
• ATX power button/soft-off button (Black 2-pin PWR_BTN)
• Reset button (Blue 2-pin RESET)
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