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Asus M2A-VM AMD Motherboard - AMD 690G, Socket AM2, Audio, Video, DVI, PCI Express, Gigabit LAN, USB 2.0, Serial ATA, RAID
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M2A-VM AMD Socket AM2 Mobo
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.
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AMD
Validated Solutions
AMD Validated Solutions (AVS) takes the guesswork out of building and selling
high-quality, reliable commercial solutions based on AMD64 technology. Because
of our strong relationship with AMD, ASUS offers two socket AM2 motherboards
validated and supported by AVS. |
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good value
Reviewer:
W on
Jun 15, 2009
Customer Rating:
4.0
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I bought this MB 9 months ago for a new system for my dad. My laptop got fragged so I kept it. On-board video is OK. Display was set to DVI in the BIOS by default, so watch for that when you first install it. Also, it might be easier to have a PATA drive for your initial OS install. I bought a XFX 9600 GSO 6 months ago and it's a big improvement over the 690G. I put Fallout 3 and Crysis on it just for kicks. 30fps avg on High in Crysis. Doesn't look like they sell this MB anymore, but I'd recommend it. I haven't had any problems. |
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Anonymous
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Customer Rating:
4.0
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To date, the most reliable Mobo I've had. This one has been able to take anything I've thrown at it. Way to go Asus. Will buy more. |
Reviewer:
Big Mason on
Jan 06, 2009
Customer Rating:
4.8
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GREAT MOBO!! I've had this mobo for a little over one year and it haven't given one single promble. |
Reviewer:
Vicious on
Dec 13, 2008
Customer Rating:
4.5
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Its a basic but very capable motherboard. Used it for my first build ever and I had it easily up and running with a Ultra 650w PSU, 2GB DDR2 800mhz RAM, and a AMD Athlon 64 X2 6000 3.1Ghz CPU. Although I am using it for a modest gaming system, its definately not for the HC gamer. It can be made into a pretty decent high end gaming machine, but without SLI or Crossfire, it will always fall short from true HC gaming motherboards. Its a great starter motherboard and has enough features to keep everyone but the most HC of PC builders happy. Good price and good quality. |
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Billy on
Dec 05, 2008
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I got this mobo/cpu X2 5000 to upgrade a 3yr socket A. board, It was very frustrating on trying to get my Windows XP to install, long story short it was the memory, I was using a single 2 gig stick of 667mhz Ultra. I never had a problem with Ultra so I tried Kingston 1 gig and the OP system went right in. So I bought another 2 Gig stick of Kingston now it is up and flying with 3 Gigs of memory, like some of the others said change you voltage in the Bios and you will not have a problem. Also don't be AFRAID to buy Ultra products just don't use on this board, then again it could of just been bad stick. I would stay with what Asus say's to use and Kingston is one of them. Thanks Again for the great prices Tiger |
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What You Should Know
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 Know Your BIOS!
With today's rapid pace of
design advancement, new product updates come fast and furious. This is
especially true of board-level products, like Motherboards, Video Cards, GPU
Processor Cards, and other main edge connector products. The good news is
that manufacturers have designed in the ability to easily update your
product BIOS, which is sometimes important for full compatibility. So before
installing or combining components, it is always a good idea to check your
product's current BIOS revision against the manufacturer's website, to
determine if an update is needed, or advisable. The manufacturer's
documentation will guide you through this process if it is necessary.
However, remember that most products are designed to be plug-n-play out of
the box!But
What Is BIOS?
Most electronic devices,
from computers to MP3 players have software embedded in their hardware.
These are programs that tell the device how it will function - from basic to
advanced functions - so that it knows how to start, and perform the most
simple and complex tasks it was designed for. We call this software the BIOS
(sometimes also called Firmware). In computer jargon, BIOS stands for "Basic
Input/Output System", but in reality, there is very little "basic" about it.
In your computer's motherboard for example, it tells your computer how to:
start up; communicate with hardware components, such as hard drives and
video; how to move data in and out of memory; and even talk to your USB
connected devices. Without your BIOS, your device is JOOL (just out of
luck!).
Keep in mind that changing a PC's BIOS
settings incorrectly can cause the PC to malfunction. If this happens, a
BIOS reset is usually available, and will need to be performed to return the
BIOS to the default "factory settings." This is usually activated by a
jumper on the motherboard. [Warning: always read
your motherboard or system manual thoroughly, before upgrading your BIOS, or
making BIOS setting changes!] Though normally, most incorrect
settings should have no negative affect on your PC, but please follow each
step explicitly since some can.
Remember: It is recommended that you reboot
after each individual BIOS setting change to ensure that your system
functions normally. If you make numerous changes before rebooting, and your
system will no longer boot, you won't know which change is responsible for
the failure.
Updating Your BIOS
Before you consider updating your BIOS, be sure you need to - not every
update will be needed or even benefit you. Also be sure you are up to
the technical challenges you will face. Changing the version of BIOS
stored in your computer or motherboard is not the kind of activity
recommended for novice users. To perform this successfully, you need
to be comfortable and familiar with your BIOS settings, and be able to
download and apply the BIOS Update without issue. For this reason, it
is best to let professional computer technicians do this work for you, if or
when it is needed. However, if you know what you are doing, it is a
fairly easy task.
Before Updating BIOS, consider the
following:
- The reasons for updating your BIOS -
frequently, updating is unnecessary
- Identifying your BIOS chip - if
replacing is the approach required
- Replacing your BIOS chip - this requires
significant care, and can void your warranty
- Locating your latest BIOS version -
required for any update
- Flashing your BIOS - make sure you have
a UPS!
- Live update - great for minor or quick
updates - again a UPS is vital - a partial update can make your system
inoperative
- Configuring your new BIOS settings -
read the manual! twice for good measure!
For more information about BIOS:
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How Much
Memory Do You Really Have?
When you look at the specifications for a computer, it will display the
installed memory, and typically the maximum memory that can be installed.
However, while these are real values, they represent a potential useable
memory depending upon the installed operating system, and other factors. The actual useable memory may be different
(lower) from these values.
The reason is simply that a computer may have a limitation in the operating
system (such as Windows 32 bit versions), or configured to use shared memory,
which reduces the amount of RAM that is available to the CPU by using
some of it for other purposes, such as for video memory. In some
cases, you can control the maximum useable memory through system settings,
by upgrading from a 32 bit to a 64 bit version of Windows XP or Vista, or by upgrading to a video card that has internal onboard video memory.
But always
remember, that the amount of memory that your system reports, is not always
the amount of actual installed memory. For example, if you have 4GB
installed, 32 bit versions of Windows will typically report 3.2GB due to a
limitation of Windows itself. Also note that different Windows
programs report available and maximum memory differently, which can be
confusing. If you find that you need more
memory, we suggest expanding your system memory, since this is the most
effective performance increase, and the one that is easiest to perform .
Click Here for our Memory Upgrade Options » |
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Advanced PC Build-It-Yourself Guide
Not too long ago one had to be eligible for the Genius IQ Club (Mensa)
in order to build a computer. That is no longer the case. Today’s computer
manufacturers have made it much easier for the enterprising do-it-yourselfer
to create a great system.
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PCI
Express - Delivering Dramatically Improved Graphics
Doubling the bandwidth of the AGP 8X graphics bus, the new PCI Express represents
the most profound change to desktop architecture in nearly a decade. PCI
Express replaces AGP, allowing much larger amounts of data to move between
the graphics card and the CPU, and will soon replace PCI expansion slots
as well. The PCI standard allows for a 32-bit bus with a maximum throughput
of 133MB/s. By contrast, PCI Express will run at 2.5GHz. PCI Express is
a two-way serial connection that carries data in packets along two pairs
of point-to-point data lines, compared to the single parallel data bus of
traditional PCI. Gamers will benefit from an incredible upgrade in video
quality with PCI Express, because it will allow for more powerful video
cards, inspiring developers to create more realistic environments that will
make games come alive with astonishingly lifelike colors and images. Video
enthusiasts will also benefit because PCI Express will accommodate higher-quality
video throughput (amount of data you can send per second). As network television
moves over to HDTV broadcasts, PCI Express positions the PC platform for
integration into the living room, while also allowing for HD video editing
and other bandwidth-intensive tasks. PCI Express is compatible with existing
PCI drivers and software operating systems and is designed to co-exist with
current PCI hardware. |
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Issues With Your PC?
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Of course, there a thousand little things can go wrong with an average
PC. But many problems are common, and have common solutions.
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- Asus M2A-VM AMD Socket AM2 MicroATX Motherboard
- Users Manual
- Drivers & Utilities CD
- Software Library CD
- SATA Cable
- SATA Power Connector
- IDE Cable
- FDD Cable
- I/O Back Panel Shield
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Manufactured by:
Asus
Warranty provided by:
Asus
Limited Warranty:
36 months parts;
36 months labor
Mfg Part No:
M2AVM
UPC No:
610839149438
Box Size:
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11, Width:
11, Depth:
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Shipping Weight:
2.3000 pound(s)
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A455-2346
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