Asus M2A-VM HDMI User Manual

ASUS M2A-VM HDMI 2-11
2.2 BIOS setup program
This motherboard supports a programmable Low-Pin Count (LPC) chip that you
can update using the provided utility described in section “2.1 Managing and
updating your BIOS.”
Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard, reconguring
your system, or prompted to“Run Setup.” This section explains how to congure
your system using this utility.
Even if you are not prompted to use the Setup program, you can change the
conguration of your computer in the future. For example, you can enable the
security password feature or change the power management settings. This
requires you to recongure your system using the BIOS Setup program so that the
computer can recognize these changes and record them in the CMOS RAM of the
LPC chip.
The LPC chip on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. When you start up the
computer, the system provides you with the opportunity to run this program. Press
<Del> during the Power-On Self-Test (POST) to enter the Setup utility; otherwise,
POST continues with its test routines.
If you wish to enter Setup after POST, restart the system by pressing
<Ctrl+Alt+Delete>, or by pressing the reset button on the system chassis. You can
also restart by turning the system off and then back on. Do this last option only if
the rst two failed.
The Setup program is designed to make it as easy to use as possible. Being a
menu-driven program, it lets you scroll through the various sub-menus and make
your selections from the available options using the navigation keys.
• The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply for most conditions
to ensure optimum performance. If the system becomes unstable after
changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to ensure system
compatibility and stability. Select the Load Default Settings item under the
Exit Menu. See section “2.8 Exit Menu.”
• 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 le for
this motherboard.

Asus M2A-VM HDMI Specifications

General

ECC	Yes
Number of memory slots	4
Maximum internal memory	8 GB
Processor socket	Socket AM2
Processor manufacturer	AMD
Maximum number of SMP processors	1
USB 2.0 connectors	3
PS/2 ports quantity	2
USB 2.0 ports quantity	USB 2.0 ports have a data transmission speed of 480 Mbps, and are backwards compatible with USB 1.1 ports. You can connect all kinds of peripheral devices to them.
Audio chip	Realtek ALC883
Power source type	ATX
Audio output channels	5.1 channels
Motherboard form factor	micro ATX
Bundled software	Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS LiveUpdate Anti Virus (OEM)
Maximum graphics card memory	256 MB
Special features	ASUS MyLogo2 ASUS CrashFreeBIOS3 ASUS EZ Flash2 ASUS Q-Fan ASUS O.C Profile
Manageability features	WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PXE, WOR by PME
Controller interface type	Serial ATA I/II
Controller 2nd interface type	UltraDMA 133/100
Networking features	Gigabit Ethernet
BIOS memory size	64 Mbit
RAID levels	0, 1

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	229 mm
Width	245 mm

Summary

Chapter 1: Product Introduction

Welcome and Package Contents

Introduction to the motherboard and listing of package contents.

Product Highlights and Innovative Features

Details on key product highlights and innovative ASUS features.

Pre-installation Safety Precautions

Important precautions to take before installing components or changing settings.

Motherboard Layout and Component Placement

Overview of the motherboard layout, component placement, and screw hole locations.

CPU Installation and Heatsink/Fan Mounting

Step-by-step guide for installing the CPU and mounting the heatsink and fan.

System Memory: DIMM Installation and Configurations

Information on DDR2 memory sockets, configurations, and installation/removal.

Expansion Slots: Installation and Configuration

Details on installing and configuring expansion cards in PCI and PCI Express slots.

Jumpers and Onboard Connector Guide

Guide to jumpers and various onboard connectors for system functionality.

Notices

Regulatory Compliance Statements

Regulatory compliance statements from FCC and Canadian Department of Communications.

Safety Information

Electrical and Operational Safety Guidelines

Essential safety guidelines for handling and operating the motherboard.

About This Guide

Guide Structure and Information Sources

Explains the manual's structure and where to find additional product information.

Conventions Used in This Guide

Document Conventions and Typography

Explains symbols and text formatting used throughout the manual.

M2A-VM HDMI Specifications Summary

CPU, Chipset, and Front Side Bus Specifications

Specifications for the CPU, Chipset, and Front Side Bus.

Memory and Expansion Slot Specifications

Details on memory types supported and available expansion slots.

Graphics, Storage, and Audio Specifications

Information on integrated graphics and storage interface specifications.

Connectivity, BIOS Features, and System Requirements

Details on BIOS features, power needs, form factor, and included software.

Chapter 2: BIOS Setup

BIOS Management and Update Utilities

Covers utilities for managing and updating the motherboard BIOS.

BIOS Setup Program Navigation and Interface

Explains how to use the BIOS Setup utility, menus, and navigation.

Main BIOS Menu: System Information and Basic Settings

Details on system information and basic configuration settings in the Main menu.

Advanced BIOS Settings: CPU, Chipset, Devices

Configuration options for CPU, Chipset, PCI, Onboard Devices, and USB.

Power Management and Hardware Monitoring Settings

Settings related to ACPI and APM for power management and hardware monitoring.

Boot Menu: System Boot Options and Configuration

Options for configuring boot device priority, disk drives, and boot settings.

BIOS Security: Passwords and Password Checks

Settings for supervisor and user passwords and password check options.

BIOS Tools: Music Alarm, O.C. Profile, EZ Flash

Access to special functions like ASUS Music Alarm, O.C. Profile, and EZ Flash 2.

Exiting BIOS Setup: Save, Discard, and Defaults

Options for saving/discarding changes, loading defaults, and exiting the BIOS.

Chapter 3: Software Support

OS and Driver Installation Guidelines

Recommendations for installing operating systems and drivers.

Support CD/DVD: Drivers and Utilities

Information on drivers, software, and utilities available on the support CD/DVD.

Device Driver Installation Details

Details on installing various device drivers from the support CD/DVD.

Software Utilities Overview

Overview of utilities like ASUS Install, PC Probe II, and ATI WebPAM.

RAID Driver Disk Creation and Manual Access

Instructions for creating an ATI RAID/AHCI driver disk.

Contact Information and Support CD Filelist

Access to user manuals, quick start guides, and ASUS contact details.