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Asus M2V Via Socket AM2 ATX Motherboard / Audio / PCI Express / Gigabit LAN / S/PDIF / USB 2.0 / Serial ATA / RAID

Asus M2V
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Item Number: A455-2306
Model: M2V
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The First VIA K8T890 with AM2 CPU Support!
The M2V provides an environment for superior performance in CPU, memory and system bus, while incorporating rich features such as CrashFreeBIOS 3 and Q-Connector. The M2V is a great merge of the latest AMD AM2 processor with the 64 architecture and VIA's K8T890 chipset to juice up your life. The motherboard supports AMD socket AM2 single-core Athlon 64/ Sempron and dual-core Athlon 64 X2/ Athlon 64 FX processors with 2MB / 1MB / 512KB L2 cache, which is based on 64-bit architecture. It features 2000 / 1600 MT/s HyperTransport Bus, dual-channel un-buffered DDR2 800 memory support and AMD Cool 'n' Quiet! Technology.

Supports AMD Socket AM2 Athlon 64 X2 / Athlon 64 FX / Athlon 64 / Sempron
The motherboard supports AMD socket AM2 single-core Athlon 64/ Sempron and dual-core Athlon 64 X2/ Athlon 64 FX processors with 2MB / 1MB / 512KB L2 cache, which is based on 64-bit architecture.
64-bit CPU Support
64-bit computing, the next generation technology to replace current 32-bit architecture, delivers advanced system performance, faster memory access and increased productivity. This motherboard provides excellent compatibility and flexibility by supporting either 64-bit or 32-bit architecture.

Dual-Channel DDR2 800
DDR2 is the next generation memory technology to replace the current DDR. With the highest speed up to 800MHz, DDR2 memory provides great performance for 3D graphics and other memory demanding applications.

ASUS Q-Connector
The ASUS Q-Connector allows you to connect or disconnect chassis front panel cables in one easy step with one complete module. This unique adapter eliminates the trouble of plugging in one cable at a time, making connection quick and accurate.



Specifications

  Processor Interface:  Socket AM2
  Form Factor:  ATX
  Processors Supported:  AMD Athlon 64
  AMD Athlon 64 FX
  AMD Sempron
  AMD Athlon 64 X2
  Front Side Bus:  1000MHz
  Northbridge:  VIA K8T890
  Southbridge:  VIA VT8237A
  Memory Supported:  533MHz DDR2
  667MHz DDR2
  800MHz DDR2
  Number of Pins:  240-Pin
  Number of Slots:  4
  Maximum Memory Supported:  4GB - 32bit
  Channels:  6 Channels
  Audio Chipset:  Realtek ALC660
  LAN Type:  10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit
  PCI Slots:  4
  PCI Express X1 Slots:  1
  PCI Express X16 Slots:  1
  PS/2 Keyboard Connectors:  1
  PS/2 Mouse Connectors:  1
  Parallel Ports:  1
  USB Ports (Total):  8
  LAN Ports:  1
  Audio Out Jacks:  1
  IDE Headers:  2
  FDD Headers:  1
  Serial ATA Headers:  3
  ATX Power Connectors:  1 24-Pin Connector
  PC Power Connectors:  1
  Fan Connectors:  3
  S/PDIF Connectors:  1
Detailed Features

A Closer Look

Socket
This motherboard features a Socket AM2
design. The Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) style socket makes it easy to install and upgrade your processor.

Chipset
The M2V motherboard is based on the Via K8T980 Northbridge chipset and the Via VT8237A Southbridge chipset. It supports AMD Athlon 64, Athlon 64 FX, Athlon 64 X2 and Sempron Processors, with 1000MHz Front Side Bus support.

Memory Expansion
The M2V provides 4 DIMM sockets using Dual Channel 240-pin DDR2 with a total capacity of up to 4GB. You can install DDR2 533/667/800MHz Memory.

PCI Express Support
The M2V fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect technology that speeds up the PCI bus. PCI Express features point-to-point serial interconnections between devices and allows higher clockspeeds by carrying data in packets. This high-speed interface is software compatible with existing PCI specifications.

IDE
The M2V includes built in IDE facilities that support Ultra DMA 33/66/100/133.
Audio
The M2V comes with a Realtek ALC660 audio codec which supports high quality 6-channel audio.

Serial ATA RAID Support
The M2V supports the Serial ATA technology through the Serial ATA interfaces. Doubles bus bandwidth which provides blazingly high disk performance, up to 3.0Gb/s, with RAID 0,1 & JBOD solutions
Customer Reviews and Rating  
Customer Rating:    4.7
Customer Reviews: 3

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Value 4.7
Features 4.7
Quality 4.7
Performance 4.7

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Reviewer:  Pissed on  Mar 18, 2007
Customer Rating:    5.0
Value 5.0
Features 5.0
Quality 5.0
Performance 5.0

This board has issuse running vista. Bios needs to be update and ASUS only has baita which made my system crash. You will get no support from ASUS.


Reviewer:  puter fun on  Jan 23, 2007
Customer Rating:    5.0
Value 5.0
Features 5.0
Quality 5.0
Performance 5.0

No 1394 ports onboard, but one of the the few boards that have 2 IDE connectors which I need to run 2 hard drives, a CD drive, and I'm not interested in using raid.


Reviewer:  volt19 on  Aug 23, 2006
Customer Rating:    4.0
Value 4.0
Features 4.0
Quality 4.0
Performance 4.0

Nice mobo. I'm giving it four stars because of the placement of the power connector. It is in the MIDDLE of the board!!! This is a hassle that I have seen in other mobos, but this is a newer one! The IDE headers are off to the side which IS pretty handy on checking to make sure the cables are seated properly. This Q-connects are also nice. If you have a longer power cable, this one may be worth it.


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Limited Warranty

This Item's Warranty is:
-  36 Months Parts
-  36 Months Labor
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What's In The Box

  • Asus ASU-M2V Via Socket AM2 ATX Motherboard
  • User's Manual
  • Drivers CD
  • SATA Cable
  • ASUS Q-Connector
  • Power Connector
  • IDE Cable
  • FDD Cable
  • I/O Back Panel Shield

Contents of package may vary from those pictured and stated here, due to changes in manufacturer's specifications or merchandising. Please check the product information carefully, items not included may no longer be required.
Manufactured by: Asus
Warranty provided by: Asus
Limited Warranty: 36 months parts; 36 months labor
Mfg Part No: M2V
UPC No: 610839138203
Box Size: ( Length: 11, Width: 13, Depth: 3 )
Shipping Weight: 2.6500 pound(s)
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