This document introduces the features and characteristics of the Asus M2N8-VMX motherboard, including product packaging, Asus exclusive features, precautions before installing the motherboard, motherboard overview, CPU installation, system memory settings, expansion slots, jumper selection, and connection of components and peripherals.
This manual provides all the information needed to install and configure the ASUS M2N8-VMX motherboard, including safety precautions, hardware installation steps, and BIOS configuration.
It also lists the supported CPUs, memory types, expansion slots, and peripheral interfaces, helping users to set up the system correctly and take advantage of the board's features. This manual is written in Chinese.
| CPU socket | AMD socket AM2 |
|---|---|
| Supported CPUs | AMD Athlon 64, Athlon FX, Athlon X2, Sempron |
| Memory type | DDR2 unbuffered/ECC or non‑ECC, 800/667/533 MHz |
| Integrated graphics | NVIDIA GeForce 6100 GPU |
| Audio codec | Azalia ALC883‑GR 6‑channel high‑fidelity codec |
| LAN controller | ATTANSIC Gigabit LAN PCIe |
| USB ports | Up to eight USB 2.0/1.1 ports |
| SATA ports | 2 × Serial ATA 3 Gbps, supports RAID 0/1 |
It uses an AMD socket AM2.
The board supports unbuffered or ECC DDR2 memory at 800, 667 or 533 MHz.
Up to eight USB 2.0/1.1 ports are provided.
Yes, it supports RAID 0 and RAID 1 via the NVIDIA MediaShield RAID controller.