Motherboard

M2NPV-MX

E2629 First Edition V1 May 2006
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Contents

Notices... vi Safety information.... vii M2NPV-MX specifications summary.. viii
Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.1 1.2 1.3 Welcome!... 1-2 Package contents... 1-2 Special features... 1-2 1.3.1 1.3.2 1.4 1.5 Product highlights... 1-2 Innovative ASUS features.. 1-5
Before you proceed.. 1-6 Motherboard overview... 1-7 1.5.1 1.5.2 1.5.3 Motherboard layout.. 1-7 Placement direction.. 1-8 Screw holes.. 1-8 Installing the CPU... 1-9 Installing the heatsink and fan.. 1-11 Overview... 1-13 Memory configurations... 1-13 Installing a DIMM... 1-17 Removing a DIMM.. 1-17 Installing an expansion card.. 1-18 Configuring an expansion card.. 1-18 PCI slots... 1-20 PCI Express x1 slot.. 1-20 PCI Express x16 slot.. 1-20
Central Processing Unit (CPU)... 1-9 1.6.1 1.6.2
System memory... 1-13 1.7.1 1.7.2 1.7.3 1.7.4
Expansion slots.. 1-18 1.8.1 1.8.2 1.8.3 1.8.4 1.8.5

1.9 1.10

Jumpers... 1-21 Connectors... 1-24 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors.. 1-24 1.10.2 Internal connectors.. 1-26

Chapter 2: BIOS setup

2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS.. 2-2 2.1.1 2.1.2 2.1.3 2.1.4 2.1.5 2.1.6 2.2 2.2.1 2.2.2 2.2.3 2.2.4 2.2.5 2.2.6 2.2.7 2.2.8 2.3 2.3.1 2.3.2 2.3.3 2.3.4 2.3.5 2.3.6 2.3.7 2.3.8 2.4 ASUS Update utility.. 2-2 Creating a bootable floppy disk.. 2-5 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility.. 2-6 Updating the BIOS.. 2-7 Saving the current BIOS file. 2-9 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility.. 2-10 BIOS menu screen.. 2-12 Menu bar... 2-12 Legend bar... 2-13 Menu items... 2-13 Sub-menu items... 2-13 Configuration fields... 2-13 Pop-up window... 2-14 General help... 2-14 System Time.. 2-15 System Date.. 2-15 Legacy Diskette A.. 2-15 Primary and Secondary IDE Master/Slave. 2-16 First, Second, Third, Fourth SATA Master. 2-18 HDD SMART Monitoring.. 2-19 Installed Memory.. 2-19 Usable Memory... 2-19

Innovative ASUS features

ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2
This feature allows you to restore the original BIOS data from the support CD in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. This protection eliminates the need to buy a replacement 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. See page 2-6 for details.

ASUS Q-Fan technology

The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly adjusts the fan speeds according to the system loading to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. See page 2-33 for details.
C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall)
The C.P.R. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case the system hangs due to overclocking. When the system hangs due to overclocking, C.P.R. eliminates the need to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for each parameter.

ASUS MyLogo

This feature allows you to personalize and add style to your system with customizable boot logos. See page 2-37 for details.

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 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 p o w e r c o r d i s d e t a c h e d f r o m t h e p o w e r s u p p l y. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components.

Onboard LED

The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that 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.

SB_PWR

CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND
M2NPV-MX CPU fan connector
Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector.
Installing the heatsink and fan
The AMD Athlon 64/Sempron processor require a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance.
Make sure that you use only qualified heatsink and fan assembly.
Follow these steps to install the CPU heatsink and fan. 1. Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, making sure that the heatsink fits properly on the retention module base.
The retention module base is already installed on the motherboard upon purchase. You do not have to remove the retention module base when installing the CPU or installing other motherboard components.
If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that a Thermal Interface Material is properly applied to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the heatsink and fan assembly.

CPU Fan

CPU Heatsink

Retention Module Base

Retention bracket 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.
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.
Push down the retention bracket lock on the retention mechanism to secure the heatsink and fan to the module base.

System memory

Overview
The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a 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:

DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2
M2NPV-MX 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets
Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2

Memory configurations

You may install 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB unbuffered ECC/non-ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets.
Recommended Memory Configurations
Sockets Mode Single Channel DIMM_A1 Populated Dual-channel (1) Dual-channel (2) Populated Populated DIMM_A2 Populated Populated Populated DIMM_B1 Populated Populated Populated DIMM_B2 Populated Populated Populated
For dual-channel memory configuration (2), you may: install identical DIMMs in all four sockets OR install an identical DIMM pair in DIMM_A1 and DIMM_B1 (yellow sockets) and another identical DIMM pair in DIMM_A2 and DIMM_B2 (black sockets) 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 XP 32-bit version If you install Windows XP 32-bit version Operating System (OS), the limitation of this OS version is that it may reserve a certain amount of memory space for system devices. We recommend that you install less than 3 GB system memory if you would like to work under Windows XP 32-bit version OS. The excess memory installation will not cause any usage problem, but it will not give users the benefit of manipulating this excess memory space. Visit the ASUS FAQ site for further explanation: http://support.asus.com/faq/ faq.aspx?SLanguage=en-us Under G e n e r a l S e a r c h make the h, selections as shown, then click h. S e a r c h Click the article titled 4 G B m e m o r y i n s t a l l e d b u t l e s s 4. memory size detected. You also may check the URLs below for third party comments on this issue: http://dlsvr01.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/4GB_Rev1.pdf http://www.intel.com/support/motherboards/server/sb/cs016594.htm This motherboard can support 8 GB physical memory on the operating systems listed below. You may install a maximum of 2 GB DIMMs on each slot.
32-bit Windows 2000 Advanced Server Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Edition 64-bit Windows Server 2003 Standard x64 Edition Windows XP Professtional x64 Edition Windows Server 2003 Enterprise x64 Edition
Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-800 MHz capability
Size 256 MB 256 MB 512 MB 512 MB 512 MB Vendor SAMSUNG SAMSUNG SAMSUNG Hynix MICRON Model K4T56083QF-ZCE7 EDD339XX HY5PS12821AFP-S6 HY5PS12821AFP-S6 5JAIIZ9DQQ 5JAIIZ9DQQ Heat-Sink Package E2508AB-GE-E E2508AB-GE-E Brand Side(s) SS SS SS SS DS SS DS DS SS SS Component M378T3253FZ3-CE7 M391T3253FZ3-CE7 M378T6553CZ3-CE7 HYMP564U64AP8-S6 HYMP512U64AP8-S6 MT8HTF6464AY-80EA3 MT16HTF12864AY-80EA3 CM2X1024-6400PRO M20EL6F3G3160A1D0Z M20EL6F3G3160A1D0Z DIMM support A B C

Standard interrupt assignments
IRQ Priority 10 Standard Function System Timer Keyboard Controller Re-direct to IRQ#9 IRQ holder for PCI steering* 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* Numeric Data Processor Primary IDE Channel Secondary IDE Channel
* These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices.
IRQ assignments for this motherboard
A PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 used B used C D
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.

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.

PCI Express x1 slot

This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. The following figure shows a network card installed on the PCI Express x1 slot.

PCI Express x16 slot

This motherboard has supports PCI Express x16 graphic cards that comply with PCI Express specifications. The figure shows a graphics card installed on the PCI Express x16 slot.

Jumpers

Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords.
To erase the RTC RAM: 1. 2. 3. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. Remove the onboard battery. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 2-3. Keep the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the cap back to pins 1-2. Reinstall the battery. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. Hold down the <Del> key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data.
Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure!

4. 5. 6.

Normal (Default)

Clear CMOS

M2NPV-MX 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. Shut down and reboot the system so the BIOS can automatically reset parameter settings to default values.

Pb PR Y +12V
1 0. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) This connector is for serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis.
The serial port bracket (COM) is purchased separately.
M2NPV-MX COM port connector
1 1. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports either High Definition Audio or AC`97 audio standard. Connect one end of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this connector.
Azalia-compliant pin definition
GND PRESENCE# SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR
Legacy AC97-compliant pin definition

AGND NC NC NC

PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L
M2NPV-MX 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. If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, make sure that the H D A u d i o item in the BIOS is set to [Enabled]. See page 2-28 for details.
1 2. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are for an ATX power supply. The plugs from the power supply are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit.
We recommend that you use an ATX 12 V Specification 2.0-compliant power supply unit (PSU) with a minimum of 300 W power rating. This PSU type has 24-pin and 4-pin power plugs. If you intend to use a PSU with 20-pin and 4-pin power plugs, make sure that the 20-pin power plug can provide at least 15 A on +12 V and that the PSU has a minimum power rating of 300 W. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. Do not forget to connect the 4-pin ATX +12 V power plug; otherwise, the system will not boot up. We recommend that you use a PSU with higher power output when configuring a system with more power-consuming devices. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. You must install a PSU with a higher power rating if you intend to install additional devices.
+3 Volts -12 Volts Ground PSON# ATX12V Ground Ground GND GND Ground +12V DC +12V DC -5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts connectors Ground +3 Volts +3 Volts Ground +5 Volts Ground +5 Volts Ground Power OK +5V Standby +12 Volts +12 Volts +3 Volts

Windows 2000 environment

To create a set of boot disks for Windows 2000: a. Insert a formatted, high density 1.44 MB floppy disk into the drive. b. Insert the Windows 2000 CD to the optical drive. c. Click S t a r t then select R u n t, n. d. From the Open field, type D:\bootdisk\makeboot a: assuming that D: is your optical drive. e. Press <Enter>, then follow screen instructions to continue. 2. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk.

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> + <F2> during the Power-On Self Tests (POST). To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2: 1. 2. 3. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Save the BIOS file to a floppy disk, then restart the system. You can launch the EZ Flash 2 by two methods. (1) Insert the floppy disk/USB flash disk that contains the BIOS file to the floppy disk drive or the USB port. Press <Alt> + <F2> during POST to display the following.
ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility B312 FLASH TYPE: Winbond W39V080A 4Mb LPC Current ROM Update ROM BOARD: Unknown BOARD: M2NPVMX VER: Unknown VER: 0122 DATE: Unknown DATE: 04/24/2006 PATH: C:\M2NPVOC WIN98E A: NETTERM C: DRIVERS RECYCLED WUTEMP NEWFOL~1 INSTALL TEST-REB MSDOWNLD.TMP Note [Enter] Select [Tab]Switch <DIR> <DIR> <DIR> <DIR> <DIR> <DIR> <DIR> <DIR> <DIR> [S] Save [ESC]Exit [Up/Down/Home/End] Move
(2) Enter BIOS setup program. Go to the T o o l s menu to select E Z F l a s h 2 and press <Enter> to enable it. You can switch between drives by pressing <Tab> before the correct file is found. Then press <Enter>. 4. When the correct BIOS file is found, EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when down.
This function can support devices such as USB flash disk, hard disk, or floppy disk with F A T / / format only. Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure!

Updating the BIOS

The Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) can be updated using the AwardBIOS Flash Utility. Follow these instructions to update the BIOS using this utility. 1. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS web site. Rename the file to M 2 N P V M X. b i n and save it to a floppy disk, CD ROM or a USB flash disk in F A T / f o r m a t t.

A solid triangle before each item on any menu screen means that the iteam has a sub-menu. To display the sub-menu, select the item and press <Enter>.

Configuration fields

These fields show the values for the menu items. If an item is user-configurable, you can change the value of the field opposite the item. 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.

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 Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Power Boot Tools Exit 15 : 30 : 36 Thu, Oct [1.44M, 3.5 in. Specifies the capacity and physical size of diskette drive A. Select Menu Item Specific Help Legacy Diskette A: Primary IDE Master Legacy Diskette A: [ST321122A] Primary IDE Slave [ASUS CDS520/A] Secondary IDE Master Disabled [None].. [ ] Secondary IDE Slave 360K , 5.25 in. [None].. [ ] 1.2M , 5.25 in. SATA1 [None].. [ ] 720K , 3.5 in. SATA2 [None].. [ ] 1.44M, 3.5 in. SATA3 [None].. [ ] 2.88M, 3.5 in. SATA4 [None].. [ ] HDD SMART Monitoring [Disabled] Installed Memory :Move ENTER:Accept 256MB ESC:Abort

System Time System Date

F1:Help ESC: Exit
: Select Item : Select Menu
-/+: Change Value Enter: Select Sub-menu
F5: Setup Defaults F10: Save and Exit

Pop-up menu

General help
At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item.

Main menu

When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic system information.
Refer to section 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen for information on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them.
Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Power Boot Tools Exit 15 : 30 : 36 Thu, Oct [1.44M, 3.5 in.] [ST321122A] [ASUS CDS520/A] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [Disabled] 512MB 512MB -/+: Change Value Enter: Select Sub-menu F5: Setup Defaults F10: Save and Exit Change the day, month, year and century. Select Menu Item Specific Help Legacy Diskette A: Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave Secondary IDE Master Secondary IDE Slave SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 SATA4 HDD SMART Monitoring Installed Memory Usable Memory F1:Help ESC: Exit : Select Item : Select Menu

2.3.1 2.3.2 2.3.3

System Time [xx:xx:xx] System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.]
Allows you to set the system time.
Allows you to set the system date.
Sets the type of floppy drive installed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [360K, 5.25 in.] [1.2M , 5.25 in.] [720K , 3.5 in.] [1.44M, 3.5 in.]
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.

Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Master Access Mode Capacity Cylinder Head Sector PIO Mode UDMA Mode Transfer Mode [Auto] [Auto] 82 GB 255 [Auto] [Auto] UDMA 6 Select Menu Item Specific Help Press [Enter] to select
The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Capacity, Cylinder, Head, Sector and Transfer Mode). These values are not user-configurable. These items show N/A if no IDE device is installed in the system.
Primary IDE Master/Slave [Auto] Secondary IDE Master/Slave [Auto]
Select [Auto] to automatically detect an IDE hard disk drive. If automatic detection is successful, the BIOS automatically fills in the correct values for the remaining fields on this sub-menu. If the hard disk was already formatted on a previous system, the setup BIOS may detect incorrect parameters. Select [Manual] to manually enter the IDE hard disk drive parameters. If no drive is installed select [None]. Configuration options: [None] [Auto] [Manual]

Access Mode [Auto]

The default [Auto] allows automatic detection of an IDE hard disk drive. Select [CHS] for this item if you set the IDE Primary Master/Slave to [Manual]. Configuration options: [CHS] [LBA] [Large] [Auto]
Before attempting to configure a hard disk drive, make sure you have the correct configuration information supplied by the drive manufacturer. Incorrect settings may cause the system to fail to recognize the installed hard disk.

Capacity

Displays the auto-detected hard disk capacity. This item is not configurable.

Cylinder

Shows the number of the hard disk cylinders. This item is not configurable.
Shows the number of the hard disk read/write heads. This item is not configurable.

Sector

Shows the number of sectors per track. This item is not configurable.

PIO Mode [Auto]

Sets the PIO mode for the IDE device. Configuration options: [Auto] [Mode 0] [Mode 1] [Mode 2] [Mode 3] [Mode 4]

UDMA Mode [Auto]

Disables or sets the UDMA mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto]

Transfer Mode

Shows the Transfer mode. This item is not configurable.
After entering the IDE hard disk drive information into BIOS, use a disk utility, such as 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.

NVRAID Configuration

This sub-menu contains NVRAID function-related items. Select an item then press <Enter> to edit.
Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Advanced NVRAID Configuration x x x x RAID Enabled First SATA Master RAID Second SATA Master RAID Third SATA Master RAID Fourth SATA Master RAID [Disabled] Disabled Disabled Disabled Disabled Select Menu Item Specific Help Disable/Enable nVIDIA RIAD feature.
RAID Enabled [Disabled] Enables or disables the onboard RAID controller. When set to [Enabled], the succeeding items become user-configurable. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
First, Second, Third, Fourth SATA Master RAID [Disabled]
Enables or disables the RAID function of the first, second, third or fourth SATA master 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.
Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Advanced USB Configuration USB Controller USB2.0 Controller USB Legacy support [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] Select Menu Item Specific Help Enable or Disable USB 1.1 and 2.0 Controller

USB Controller [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the onchip USB controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the USB 2.0 controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
USB Legacy Support [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable support for USB devices on legacy operating systems (OS). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Onboard nVidia LAN [Enabled]
Enables or disables the onboard NVIDIA LAN controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
OnBoard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the onboard LAN boot ROM. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

HD Audio [Enabled]

Allows you to disable or enable the High-Definition audio function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Power Up On By PCI/PCIE Devices [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the PME to wake up from S5 by PCI/PCIE devices & NV Onboard LAN. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Power On By External Modems [Disabled]
This allows either settings of [Enabled] or [Disabled] for powering up the computer when the external modem receives a call while the computer is in Soft-off mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
The computer cannot receive or transmit data until the computer and applications are fully running. Thus, connection cannot be made on the first try. Turning an external modem off and then back on while the computer is off causes an initialization string that turns the system power on.
Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled]
Allows you to enable or disable RTC to generate a wake event. When this item is set to Enabled, the items Date of Month Alarm and Time (hh:mm:ss) Alarm items become user-configurable with set values. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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]
Alarm Time (hh:mm) [Disabled]
To set the time of alarm: 1. Highlight this item and press <Enter> to display a pop-up menu for the hour field. 2. Key-in a value (Min=0, Max=23), then press <Enter>. 3. Press <TAB> to move to the minutes field then press <Enter>. 4. Key-in a minute value (Min=0, Max=59), then press <Enter>. 5. Press <TAB> to move to the seconds field then press <Enter>. 6. Key-in a value (Min=0, Max=59), then press <Enter>.
Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled]
When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to use the PS/2 mouse to turn on the system. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled]
Allows you to disable the Power On by PS/2 keyboard function or set specific keys on the PS/2 keyboard to turn on the system. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Space Bar] [Ctrl-ESC] [Power Key]

Hardware Monitor

The items in this sub-menu displays the hardware monitor values automatically detected by the BIOS. It also allows you to change CPU Q-Fan feature-related parameters. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options.
Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Power Hardware Monitor Q-Fan Controller [Disabled] Vcore Voltage [1.56V] 3.3V Voltage [3.18V] 5V Voltage [5.05V] 12V Voltage [11.58V] CPU Temperature 48C M/B Temperature 41C CPU Fan Speed 3068 RPM Chassis Fan1 Speed 0 RPM Chassis Fan2 Speed 0 RPM Power Fan Speed 0 RPM CPU Fan Speed warning [800 RPM] Select Menu Item Specific Help Press [Enter] to enable or disable

OS Select for DRAM > 64MB [Non-OS2]
Set this item to OS2 only when you are running on an OS/2 operating system with an installed RAM of greater than 64 KB. Configuration options: [Non-OS2] [OS2]
Full Screen LOGO [Enabled]
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. Configuration options: [All Errors] [No Errors] [All, But Keyboard] [All, But Diskette] [All, But Disk/Key]

Security

Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Boot
Boot Settings Configuration Supervisor Password Clear User Password Clear Password Check [Setup]
Select Menu Item Specific Help
Supervisor Password User Password
These fields allow you to set passwords: To set a password: 1. 2. 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>. When prompted, confirm the password by typing the exact characters again, then press <Enter>. The password field setting is changed to Set.
To clear the password: 1. Select the password field and press <Enter> twice. The following message appears:
PASSWORD DISABLED !!! Press any key to continue.
Press any key to continue. The password field setting is changed to Clear. A note about passwords The Supervisor password is required to enter the BIOS Setup program preventing unauthorized access. The User password is required to boot the system preventing unauthorized use. Forgot your password? If you forget your password, you can clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. The RAM data containing the password information is powered by the onboard button cell battery. If you need to erase the CMOS RAM, refer to section 1.9 Jumpers for instructions.

Password Check

This field requires you to enter the password before entering the BIOS setup or the system. Select [Setup] to require the password before entering the BIOS Setup. Select [System] to require the password before entering the system. Configuration options: [Setup] [System]

Tools menu

The Tools menu items allow you to configure options for special functions. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu.

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.

Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Use the setup procedures presented in this chapter for reference only. Refer to your OS documentation for detailed information. Make sure that you install Windows 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability.

Support CD information

The support CD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to avail all motherboard features.
The contents of the support CD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for updates.

Running the support CD

Place the support CD to the optical drive. The CD automatically displays the D r i v e r s menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer.
Click an icon to display support CD/motherboard information

Click an item to install

If A u t o r u n is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support CD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the A S S E T U P. E X E to run the CD.

Drivers menu

The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices.
ASUS InstAll - Installation Wizard for Drivers
Launches the ASUS InstallAll driver installation wizard.
NVIDIA nForce Chipset Driver
Installs the NVIDIA nForce Chipset Driver program.
NVIDIA GeForce 6150 GPU Driver
Installs the NVIDIA GeForce 6150 graphics processing unit (GPU) driver.
SoundMAX ADI1986A Audio Driver
Executes the wizard to install the SoundMAX AD1986A audio driver and application.

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.

Utilities menu

The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports.
ASUS InstAll - Installation Wizard for Utilities
Launches the ASUS InstallAll utilities installation wizard.

ASUS PC Probe II

This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems. 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).

ASUS M2NPV-MX

24.5cm (9.6in)
PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard
S G Drain / Gate / Source D

KBPWR ATX12V

CPU_FAN
Super I/O DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B2 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_A2 (64 bit,240-pin module)

FLOPPY

USBPW12

CHA_FAN1 LAN_USB34

USBPW34
Top:Line In Center:Line Out Bottom:Mic In

nVIDIA

GeForce 6150 TV_OUT

PCIEX1_1

4Mb BIOS

PRI_IDE SEC_IDE

M2NPV -MX

88E1116

PCIEX16

AD 1986A

nForce 430

CD AAFP

SPDIF_OUT USBPW78 USBPW56
CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power

CHASSIS

SB_PWR
PWR_ON 4,93 RST 3,34 01) 12,27 / 2,48 / 12,28 02) 12,27 / 0 / 0 03) 12,27 / 0 / 0 04) 12,27 / 11,83 / 12,27 05) 12,27 / 0 / 0 06) 12,27 / 0 / 0 07) 12,27 / 12,27 / 12,27 08) 12,27 / 0 / 0 09) 12,27 / 0 / 0 10) 12,27 / 11,83 / 12,27 11) 1,8 / 0,62 / 0,01 12) 1,8 / 3,05 / 1,5 13) 1,5 / 2,74 / 1,22 14) 3,38 / 2,14 / 4,98 15) 1,8 / 2,84 / 1,52 16) 5,10 / 12,17 / 5,12 17) 5,10 / 5,62 / 1,8 18) 1,8 / 7,02 / 0

PARALLEL PORT

Socket AM2

EATXPWR