This document is a user guide for the M2V motherboard, which introduces the characteristics and usage of the motherboard.
This guide explains how to install and configure the ASUS M2V motherboard. It covers safety precautions, hardware layout, CPU and memory installation, expansion slot usage, power‑up procedures, and BIOS configuration.
The manual also describes software support, including RAID driver creation, Cool ‘n’ Quiet! technology setup, and utilities on the support CD. Detailed specifications and connector pin‑outs are listed for reference.
| CPU socket | AM2 |
|---|---|
| Chipset | VIA K8T890 |
| Memory slots | 4 x 240‑pin DDR2 DIMM, ECC/non‑ECC, 533/667/800 MHz |
| Expansion slots | 1 x PCI‑Express x16, 1 x PCI‑Express x1, 4 x PCI |
| SATA connectors | 2 x Serial ATA (RAID 0, RAID 1, JBOD) |
| USB ports | Maximum of eight USB 2.0 ports |
| Form factor | ATX (12 in x 8.0 in) |
| Power connector | 24‑pin/4‑pin ATX 12V |