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E2710
First Edition
July
Chapter 1: Product introduction
Chapter 2: BIOS setup
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Chapter 3: Software support
FederalCommunications Commission Statement
Canadian Department of Communications Statement
Electricalsafety
Operation safety
M2V-TVMspecifications summary
*Specifications are subject to change without notice
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1.3.1 Product highlights
Latest processor technology
AMD Cool‘n’ Quiet Technology
DDR2 memory support
PCIExpress™ interface
USB 2.0 technology
10/100 Mbps LAN
1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features
ASUS EZ Flash
ASUS MyLogo
Onboard LED
1.5.1 Motherboard layout
1.5.2 Placement direction
1.5.3 Screw holes
1.6.1 Installing the CPU
4.Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it fits in place
7.Connect the CPU fan cable to the CPU_FAN connector on the motherboard
M2V-TVMCPU Fan connector
1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan
2.Attach one end of the retention bracket to the retention module base
1.7.1 Overview
1.7.2 Memory configurations
Qualified VendorsLists (QVL)
1.7.3 Installing a DIMM
1.7.4 Removing a DIMM To remove a DIMM:
1.8.1 Installing an expansion card
1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card
Standardinterrupt assignments
IRQ assignments for this motherboard
1.8.3 PCIslots
1.8.4 PCIExpress x1 slot
1.8.5 PCIExpress x16 slot
1.9Jumpers
1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC)
To erase the RTC RAM:
1.Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord
2.Remove the onboard battery
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1.10.1 Rear panelconnectors
LAN port LED indications
Audio 2, 4, or 6-channelconfiguration
1.10.2 Internalconnectors
2. IDEconnectors (40-1pin PRI_IDE,SEC_IDE)
M2V-TVMIDE connectors
3. SerialATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2)
M2V-TVMSATA connectors
4. CPU, and Chassis Fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, CHA_FAN)
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7. USB connectors (10-1pin USB56, USB78)
M2V-TVMUSB connectors
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9. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V)
M2V-TVMATX power connectors
This connector supports several
chassis-mounted
functions
M2V-TVMSystem panel connector
•System power LED
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Important notes
2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk
2.1.2 Using AFUDOS to update the BIOS
2.1.3 Using AFUDOS to copy BIOS from PC
2.1.4 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS
To update the BIOS using ASUS EZ Flash:
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2.1.5 ASUS Update
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2.2BIOS setup program
2.2.1 BIOS menu screen
2.2.2 Menu bar
2.2.3 Navigation keys
2.2.4 Menu items
2.2.5 Sub-menu items
2.2.6 Configuration fields
2.2.7 Pop-upwindow
2.2.8 Scrollbar
2.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xxxx]
2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]
2.3.3 Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.]
2.3.4 Primary and Secondary IDEMaster/Slave
2.3.5 System Information
AMIBIOS
Processor
System Memory
2.4.1 USB Configuration
USB Ports Configuration [USB 8 Ports]
USB 2.0 Ports Enable [Enable]
Legacy USB Support [Enabled]
Port 64/60 Emulation [Enabled]
USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed]
BIOS EHCIH and-Off [Enabled]
2.4.2 CPU Configuration
CoolN’Quiet [Enabled]
2.4.3 Chipset
NorthBridge Configuration
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Power Down Control[Auto]
Alternate VID [0.850V]
AGP Bridge K8M890 AGP/PCIEXPRESS Configuration
OnChip VGA Frame Buffer Size [64MB]
Primary Graphics Adapter [PCIEVGA]
VLink Mode Supported [Auto]
AGP Mode [8X]
2.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration
SerialPort1 Address [3F8/IRQ4]
SerialPort1 Mode [Normal]
SerialPort2 Address [2F8/IRQ3]
SerialPort2 Mode [Normal]
ParallelPort Address [378]
ParallelPort Mode [Normal]
ParallelPort IRQ [IRQ7]
OnChip SATA-IDE[IDE]
AC’97 Audio [Enabled]
2.4.5 PCIPnP
Plug and Play O/S [No]
PCILatency Timer [64]
Allocate IRQ to PCIVGA [Yes]
Palette Snooping [Disabled]
IRQ xx [Available]
2.5.1 Suspend Mode [Auto]
2.5.2 ACPIAPIC Support [Enabled]
2.5.3 APM Configuration
Power Button Mode [On/Off]
Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off ]
Power On Ring [Disabled]
Power On PME# [Disabled]
2.5.4 Hardware Monitor
CPU Temperature [xxx ºC/xxx ºF]
MB Temperature [xxx ºC/xxx ºF]
CPU Fan Speed [xxxxRPM]or [N/A]
Chassis Fan Speed [xxxxRPM]or [N/A]
VCOREVoltage, +3.3V Voltage, +5V Voltage, +12V Voltage
2.6.1 Boot Device Priority
1st ~xxth Boot Device [1st Floppy Drive]
2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration
Quick Boot [Enabled]
FullScreen Logo [Enabled]
Add On ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS]
Bootup Num-Lock [On]
2.6.3 Security
Change Supervisor Password
User Access Level(FullAccess]
User Access Level[FullAccess]
Clear User Password
Password Check [Setup]
Exit & Save Changes
Exit & Discard Changes
Discard Changes
Load Setup Defaults
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3.2.1 Running the support CD
3.2.2 Drivers menu
AMD Cool‘n’ Quiet Driver
VIA Chipset Driver Program
VIA S3G Display Driver
Realtek Audio Driver
3.2.3 Utilities menu
ASUS Cool‘n’ Quiet Utility
ASUS Update
ADOBEAcrobat Reader
Microsoft DirectX 9.0c
3.2.4 Make Disk menu
Make VIA VT8237 RAID Controller Driver
3.2.5 ASUS Contact information