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Asus M2A-VM HDMI User Manual

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2-18 Chapter 2: BIOS setup
2.3.5 SATA 1-4
While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of Serial ATA
devices. There is a separate sub-menu for each SATA device. Select a device item
then press <Enter> to display the SATA device information.
The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Capacity,
Cylinder, Head, Precomp, Landing Zone and Sector). These values are not user-
congurable. These items show 0 if no SATA device is installed in the system.
Extended Drive [Auto]
Selects the type of xed disk connected to the system.
Conguration options: [None] [Auto]
Access Mode [Auto]
Sets the sector addressing mode. Conguration options: [Large] [Auto]
F1:Help ↑↓ : Select Item -/+: Change Value F5: Setup Defaults
ESC: Exit →←: Select Menu Enter: Select SubMenu F10: Save and Exit
Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility
Main
Select Menu
Item Specic Help
Slects the type of xed
disk connected to the
system.
SATA 1
Extended IDE Drive [Auto]
Access Mode [Auto]
Capacity 0 MB
Cylinder 0
Head 0
Landing Zone 0
Sector 0
Before attempting to congure a hard disk drive, make sure you have the
correct conguration 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 congurable.
Cylinder
Shows the number of the hard disk cylinders. This item is not congurable.

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Asus M2A-VM HDMI Specifications

General IconGeneral
ECCYes
Number of memory slots4
Maximum internal memory8 GB
Processor socketSocket AM2
Processor manufacturerAMD
Maximum number of SMP processors1
USB 2.0 connectors3
PS/2 ports quantity2
USB 2.0 ports quantityUSB 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 chipRealtek ALC883
Power source typeATX
Audio output channels5.1 channels
Motherboard form factormicro ATX
Bundled softwareDrivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS LiveUpdate Anti Virus (OEM)
Maximum graphics card memory256 MB
Special featuresASUS MyLogo2 ASUS CrashFreeBIOS3 ASUS EZ Flash2 ASUS Q-Fan ASUS O.C Profile
Manageability featuresWfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PXE, WOR by PME
Controller interface typeSerial ATA I/II
Controller 2nd interface typeUltraDMA 133/100
Networking featuresGigabit Ethernet
BIOS memory size64 Mbit
RAID levels0, 1
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth229 mm
Width245 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.

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