Asus M2V-TVM manual

Motherboard M2V-TVM[...]

i i Copyright © 2006 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without [...]

iii Contents Notices ................................................................................................ vi Safety information ..............................................................................vii M2V-TVM specications summary ..................................................... viii Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 W[...]

i v Contents 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ........................................ 2-2 2.1.1 Creating a bootable oppy disk .............................. 2-2 2.1.2 Using AFUDOS to update the BIOS ......................... 2-3 2.1.3 Using AFUDOS to copy BIOS from PC ..................... 2-4 2.1.4 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS ...[...]

v Contents 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority .............................................. 2-29 2.6.2 Boot Settings Conguration ................................. 2-30 2.6.3 Security ................................................................. 2-31 2.7 Exit menu ............................................................................ 2-35 Chap[...]

v i 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 [...]

vii 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[...]

viii M2V-TVM specications summary (continued on the next page) C P U Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion slots Graphics Storage Audio LAN USB 2.0 Special features Backpanel I/O ports Support AMD socket AM2 for AMD Athlon™ 64 X2/ Athlon™ 64/AMD Sempron™ processor AMD64 architecture enables simultaneous 32-bit and 64-bit computing Supports A[...]

i x M2V-TVM specications summary Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability Support CD contents Form factor 2 x USB connector supports additional 4 USB ports 24-pin ATX power connector 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 1 x COM connector 1 x S/PDIF out connector 1 x CD audio-in connector 1 x AUX audio-in connector 1 x CPU/ 1 x Chassis fan co[...]

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

1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! Thank you for buying an ASUS ® M2V-TVM 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 pack[...]

ASUS M2V-TVM 1-3 DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory which features data transfer rates of 667 MHz/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, elimi[...]

1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS EZ Flash With 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 oppy disk. See page 2-5 for details. ASUS MyLogo 2 ASUS My Logo 2 is the new feature present in the motherboard that[...]

ASUS M2V-TVM 1-5 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 th[...]

1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.5.1 Motherboard layout 1.5 Motherboard overview M2V -TVM ATX12V COM1 VGA Parallel Port PS2/2KBMS T:Mouse B:Keyboard CPU_FAN EATXPWR DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64 bit, 240-pin module) USB56 LOPPY COM2 PCI2 PCI1 PCIEX16 PCIEX1_1 RTL8100C IT8716F-S ALC655 AAFP AUX CD USB78 CLRTC SATA2 SATA[...]

ASUS M2V-TVM 1-7 M2V -TVM Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. 1.5.2 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. Place this side towards t[...]

1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a 940-pin AM2 socket designed for the AMD Athlon™ 64 X2/AMD Athlon™ 64/AMD Sempron™ processor. Make sure you use a CPU is designed for the AM2 socket. The CPU ts in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent b[...]

ASUS M2V-TVM 1-9 3. Position the CPU above the socket such that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with a small triangle. 4. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it ts in place. The CPU ts only in one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the C[...]

1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan The AMD Athlon™ 64 X2/AMD Athlon™ 64/AMD Sempron™ processor require a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. Follow these steps to install the CPU heatsink and fan. 1. Place the heatsink on top of the installed[...]

ASUS M2V-TVM 1-11 2. Attach one end of the retention bracket to the retention module base. 3. 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. 4. Push down the retention bracket lock on the retention mechanism to secure the h[...]

1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install 256 MB, 512 MB, and 1 GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DI[...]

ASUS M2V-TVM 1-13 Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) Side(s): SS - Single-sided DS - Double-sided Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2-667/533 MHz QVL. Kingston SS E5116AB-5C-E 256MB KVR533D2N4/256 Kingston SS E5116AF-5C-E 256MB KVR533D2N4/256 Kingston DS HY5PS56821 512MB KVR533D2N4/512 Kingston DS D6408TE7BL-37 1G KVR533D2N4/1G Kingston SS E2508A[...]

1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so can cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. To install a DIMM: 1. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. Align a DIMM on the socket such t[...]

ASUS M2V-TVM 1-15 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with it and make the necessa[...]

1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction Standard interrupt assignments IRQ Priority Standard Function * These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices. When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support “Share IRQ” or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments; otherwise, conicts will arise between the two PCI groups[...]

ASUS M2V-TVM 1-17 1.8.3 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specications. The gure shows a LAN card installed on a PCI slot. 1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the PCI Expre[...]

1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.9 Jumpers 1. 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 informatio[...]

ASUS M2V-TVM 1-19 2. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up feature. Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) to wake up the computer when you press a key on the keyboard (the default is the Space Bar). This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 500 mA on the +5VSB lead, and [...]

1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.10 Connectors 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1. PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse. 2. Parallel port. This 25-pin port connects a printer, scanner, or other devices. 3. LAN (RJ-45) port. This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. LAN port LED indi[...]

ASUS M2V-TVM 1-21 7. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 8. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 9. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. This 15-pin port is for a VGA monitor or other VGA-c[...]

1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction 2. IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE, SEC_IDE) The onboard IDE connectors are for Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable(s). There are three connectors on each Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable: blue, black, and gray. Connect the blue connector to the motherboard’s IDE connector, then select one of the following mod[...]

ASUS M2V-TVM 1-23 3. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk and optical disk drives that allows up to 150 MB/s data transfer rates, faster than the standard parallel ATA with 133 MB/s (Ultra DMA133). If you install Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0[...]

1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction 4. CPU, and Chassis Fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, CHA_FAN) The fa n co nnecto rs sup port c ooling fans of 35 0mA ~74 0mA (8 .88 W max .) or a tota l of 1A~2 .22 A ( 26. 64W ma x.) at +12V. Co nne ct t he fan cab les to the f an c onnect ors on the m otherb oard, mak ing su re tha t the bla ck wire of e ach cab[...]

ASUS M2V-TVM 1-25 5. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM2) 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. M2V-TVM COM2 PIN1 M2V -TVM COM port connector 6. Optical drive[...]

1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! 7. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. These USB[...]

ASUS M2V-TVM 1-27 8. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports the AC`97 audio standard. Connect one end of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this connector. M2V-TVM M2V -TVM Analog front panel connector BLINE_OUT_L MIC2 LINE_OUT_L BLINE_OUT_R NC MICPWR +5V[...]

1-28 Chapter 1: Product introduction 9. 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 t these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down rmly until the connectors completely t. • We recommend that you use[...]

ASUS M2V-TVM 1-29 10. System panel connector (2x5 10 pin F_PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. • System power LED This 3-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in [...]

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ASUS M2V-TVM 2-1 2 This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. BIOS setup[...]

2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. ASUS AFUDOS - Updates the BIOS using a bootable oppy disk in DOS mode. 2. ASUS EZ Flash - Updates the BIOS using a oppy disk during POST. 3. ASUS Update - Updates the B[...]

ASUS M2V-TVM 2-3 A:>afudos /iM2VTVM.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved.  Readingle.....done  Erasingash....done  Writingash....0x0008CC00(9%) The BIOS information on the screen is for reference only. What you see on your [...]

2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup When the BIOS update process is complete, the utility returns to the DOS prompt. A:>afudos /iM2VTVM.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved.  Readingle.....done  Erasingash....done  Writingash....0x0008C[...]

ASUS M2V-TVM 2-5 User recovery requested. Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for floppy... • If there is no oppy disk in the drive, the error message “Floppy not found!” appears. • If the correct BIOS le is not in the oppy disk, the error message “Floppy not found!” is displayed. Make sure to rename the downloaded BIOS le a[...]

2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup 4. Insert the oppy disk that contains the BIOS le. If all the neces sary les are found in the oppy disk, EZ Flash performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. User recovery requested. Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for floppy... Floppy found! Reading file “M2VTVM.ROM?[...]

ASUS M2V-TVM 2-7 2.1.5 ASUS Update The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows ® environment. This utility is available in the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). To install ASUS Upd[...]

2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup 4. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to download. Click Next. 5. Follow the instructions on the succeeding screens to complete the update process. 6. If you select the option to update the BIOS from a le, a window prompts you to locate the le. Select the le, click Open, then follow the scree[...]

ASUS M2V-TVM 2-9 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 sec[...]

2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup SystemTime  [11:51:19] SystemDate  [Thu08/05/2003] LegacyDisketteA  [1.44M,3.5in]  PrimaryIDEMaster: [NotDetected]  PrimaryIDESlave: [NotDetected]  SecondaryIDEMaster?[...]

ASUS M2V-TVM 2-11 2.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specic items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. 2.2.5 Sub-menu items An item with a sub-menu on any menu screen is distinguishe[...]

2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup 2.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic system information. 2.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xxxx] Allows you to set the system time. 2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you to set the system date. 2.3.3 Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.] Sets th[...]

ASUS M2V-TVM 2-13 2.3.4 Primary and Secondary IDE Master/Slave While entering Setup, BIOS auto-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. The values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, P[...]

2-14 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup 2.3.5 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specications. The items in this menu are auto-detected by BIOS. AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Processor Displays the auto-detected processor information. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. PIO Mod[...]

ASUS M2V-TVM 2-15 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. T ake caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrecteldvaluescancausethesystemtomalfunction.  USBConguration  CPUConguration   Chipset  [...]

2-16 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup Legacy USB Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable support for USB devices on legacy operating systems (OS). Setting to Auto allows the system to detect the presence of USB devices at startup. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is enabled. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is disabled[...]

ASUS M2V-TVM 2-17 Cool N’Quiet [Enabled] Enables or disables the AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet! technology feature. Congurationoptions:[Disabled][Enabled] NorthBridge Configuration Memory Controller MemoryConguration ECCConguration PowerDownControl [Auto] AlternateVID [0.850V] MemoryCLK :333MHz[...]

2-18 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup MCT Timing Mode [Auto] Appears only when the Parallel Port Mode is set to [ECP]. This item allows you to set the Parallel Port ECP DMA. Conguration options: [DMA0] [DMA1] [DMA3] Bank Interleacving [Auto] Sets whether to allow memory accesses to be spread out over BANKS on the same node or across nodes, decreasing acces[...]

ASUS M2V-TVM 2-19 DRAM SCRUB REDIRECT [Disabled] Sets the system to correct DRAM ECC Errors immediately when they occur, even if background scrubbing is on. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DRAM BG Scrub [Disabled] Disables or sets the DRAM scrubbing functionality that corrects and rewrites memory errors so later reads are correct. Duri[...]

2-20 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup AGP Bridge K8M890 AGP/PCI EXPRESS Configuration OnChipVGAFrameBufferSize  [64MB] PrimaryGraphicsAdapter  [PCIEVGA] VLinkModeSupported  [Auto] AGPMode  [AGP8X] GraphicsApertureSize  [128MB] Options for VIA AGP Chipset OnChip VGA Frame Buffer Size [64MB] S[...]

ASUS M2V-TVM 2-21 HyperTransportAGPConguration (K8/NPT)to(AGP)FreqAuto  [Enabled] Hyper Transport AGP Configuration Hyper Transport AGP Configuration [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the K8/NPT to AGP frequency selection by CPU capability. Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2.4.4 Onboard Devices Conf[...]

2-22 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup Parallel Port Address [378] Allows you to select the Parallel Port base addresses. Conguration options: [Disabled] [378] [278] [3BC] Parallel Port Mode [Normal] Allows you to select the Parallel Port mode. Conguration options: [Normal] [EPP] [ECP] [EPP+ECP] ECP Mode DMA Channel [DMA3] Allows you to select the Parall[...]

ASUS M2V-TVM 2-23 2.4.5 PCI PnP The PCI PnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for legacy ISA devices. T ake caution when changing the settings of the PCI PnP menu items. Incorrec[...]

2-24 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup Palette Snooping [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], the pallete snooping feature informs the PCI devices that an ISA graphics device is installed in the system so that the latter can function correctly. Setting to [Disabled] deactivates this feature. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] IRQ xx [Available] When set [...]

ASUS M2V-TVM 2-25 2.5 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced Power Management (APM) feature. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the conguration options. SuspendMode  [Auto] ACPIAPICSupport  [Enabled]  APMConguration Hardware Monitor Select the ACPI state [...]

2-26 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup 2.5.3 APM Configuration APMConguration PowerButtonMode  [On/Off] RestoreonACPowerLoss  [PowerOff] PowerOnRing  [Disabled] PowerOnPME#  [Disabled] PowerOnByKBC  [Disabled] PowerOnByPS/2Mouse  [Disabled] PowerOnByRTC?[...]

ASUS M2V-TVM 2-27 Power On By KBC [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up feature. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to use the PS/2 mouse to res[...]

2-28 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup CPU Temperature [xxx ºC/xxx ºF] MB Temperature [xxx ºC/xxx ºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU, motherboard and power temperatures. Select Disabled if you do not wish to display the detected temperatures. CPU Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A] Chassis Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A] The [...]

ASUS M2V-TVM 2-29 2.6 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu. 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority 1st ~ xxth Boot Device [1st Floppy Drive] These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices. The number of device items that appea[...]

2-30 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup 2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration Quick Boot [Enabled] Enabling this item allows the BIOS to skip some Power On Self Tests (POST) while booting to decrease the time needed to boot the system. When set to [Disabled], BIOS performs all the POST items. Congurat ion options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Full Screen Logo [Enabled] [...]

ASUS M2V-TVM 2-31 2.6.3 Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the conguration options. Security Settings Supervisor Password : Not Installed User Password : Not Installed Change Supervisor Password Change User Password <Enter> to change password[...]

2-32 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup To clear the supervisor password, select the Change Supervisor Password then press <Enter>. The message “Password Uninstalled” appears. After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings. If you forget your BIOS password, you can clear clear it by eras[...]

ASUS M2V-TVM 2-33 Change User Password Select this item to set or change the user password. The User Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed. After you have set a password, this item shows Installed. To set a User Password: 1. Select the Change User Password item and press <Enter>. 2. On the password box that appear[...]

2-34 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup To set a User Password: 1. Select the Change User Password item and press <Enter>. 2. On the password box that appears, type a password composed of at least six letters and/or numbers, then press <Enter>. 3. Conrm the password when prompted. The message “Password Installed” appears after you set your pa[...]

ASUS M2V-TVM 2-35 If you attempt to exit the Setup program without saving your changes, the program prompts you with a message asking if you want to save your changes before exiting. Press <Enter> to save the changes while exiting. Exit & Save Changes Onceyouarenishedmakingyourselections,choosethisoptionfr[...]

2-36 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup Discard Changes Allows you to discard the selections you made and restore the previously saved values. After selecting this option, a conrmation appears. Select Yes to discard any changes and load the previously saved values. Load Setup Defaults This option allows you to load the default values for each of the paramete[...]

3 Software support This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package.[...]

3-2 Chapter 3: Software support If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support CD to locate the le ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double- click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the CD. Click an item to install 3.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows ® 2000/XP operating systems (OS). Always in[...]

3-3 ASUS M2V-TVM 3.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet Driver Installs the AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet driver. VIA Chipset Driver Program Installs the VIA chipset driver program. VIA S3G Display Driver I[...]

3-4 Chapter 3: Software support 3.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. ASUS Cool ‘n’ Quiet Utility Installs the ASUS Cool ‘n’ Quiet utility. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in a Windows ® environment. This utility require[...]

3-5 ASUS M2V-TVM Anti-Virus utility The anti-virus utility scans, identies, and removes computer viruses. View the online help for detailed information. ASUS Screen Saver Installs the ASUS screen saver. The screen display and utilities option may not be the same for different operating system versions. 3.2.4 Make Disk menu The Make Disk menu all[...]

3-6 Chapter 3: Software support 3.2.5 ASUS Contact information Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also nd this information on the inside front cover of this user guide.[...]