MODEL- M2A-VM             VENDOR- ASUS
    
FEATURES- AMD Socket AM2 Motherboard
       The first integrated VGA MB supports Playback of HD DVD and Blu-ray 
        Discs with HDCP compliant.
       Supports Dual-VGA output (DVI-D & RGB) and SurroundView.
       Supports AMD Socket AM2 CPU 
       AMD 690G Chipset
       Integrated ATI Radeon X1250-based graphics
       PCI Express architecture
       Gb LAN
       DDR2 800
       4 x SATA 300MB/s RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID10 
    Includes Motherboard, User's manual, Serial ATA cable, SATA power 
      cable, UltraDMA 133/100/66 cable, FDD cable, I/O Shield.
* 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. It features 2000/1600 MT/s
   HyperTransport Bus, dual-channel un-buffered DDR2 800 memory support and
   AMD Cool 'n' Quiet! Technology.
* Dual-Core CPU 
   The advanced processing technology contains two physical CPU cores with 
   individually dedicated L2 caches to satisfy the rising demand for more 
   powerful processing capability. 
* 64-bit CPU support 
   64-bit computing, the next generation technology to replace the 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.
* AMD 690G 
   The AMD 690G Northbridge is the latest AMD chipset designed to support 
   800/1000MHz HT(HyperTransport) interface speeds, Microsoft DirectX 9.0, 
   Pixel Shader V2.0 and dual VGA outputs including DVI interface. It 
   features the integrated ATI Radeon X1250-based graphics. 
* DVI Interface 
   DVI (Digital Visual Interface) provides high visual quality of digital 
   display devices such as LCD monitor. The interface of this motherboard 
   supports dual VGA output both DVI-D and RGB and is HDCP compliant 
   allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-ray Disc.
* SurroundView
   The Surroundview function provides four independent monitor display with 
   an additioinal ATI VGA card for multi-tasking. 
* 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.
* PCI Express Architecture 
   PCI Express is the latest I/O interconnect technology that will replace 
   the existing PCI. With a bus bandwidth 4 times higher than that of AGP 
   8X interface, PCI Express x16 bus performs much better than AGP 8X in 
   applications such as 3D gaming. PCI Express x1 also outperforms PCI 
   interface with its exceptional high bandwidth. 
* Serial ATA 3Gb/s 
   The motherboard supports the next-generation hard drives based on the 
   Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specification, delivering enhanced 
   scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for high-speed data retrieval 
   and saves. 
* Gigabit LAN 
   The on-board LAN controller is a highly integrated Gb LAN controller. It 
   is enhanced with an ACPI management function to provide efficient power 
   management for advanced operating systems.
* High Definition Audio 
   Enjoy high-quality sound system on your PC! The onboard 6-channel HD 
   audio (High Definition Audio, previously codenamed Azalia) CODEC enables 
   high-quality 192KHz/24-bit audio output, jack-sensing feature, retasking 
   functions technology that automatically detects and identifies what 
   types of peripherals are plugged into the audio I/O jacks and notifies 
   users of inappropriate connection, meaning there will be no more 
   confusion of Line-in, Line-out and Mic jacks.
* ASUS Q-Fan
   ASUS Q-Fan technology intelligently adjusts CPU fan speeds according to 
   system loading to ensure quiet, cool and efficient operation. 
* Max. 10 USB 2.0 ports supports
   USB 2.0 is the latest connectivity standard for next generation 
   components and peripherals. Backwards compatible with current USB 1.1 
   peripherals, USB 2.0 delivers transfer speeds up to 40 times faster at 
   480Mb/s, for easy connectivity and ultra-fast data transfers. 
* ASUS CrashFree BIOS3
   The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to restore corrupted BIOS data 
   from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. This utility saves users 
   the cost and hassle of buying a replacement BIOS chip.
* ASUS EZ Flash2 
   With ASUS EZ Flash, you can update BIOS before entering operating 
   system. No more DOS-based flash utility and bootable diskette required. 
* ASUS O.C. Profile 
   The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. Profile that allows users to 
   conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. The BIOS settings can 
   be stored in the CMOS or a separate file, giving users freedom to share 
   and distribute their favorite overclocking settings.
* ASUS Music Alarm
   Wake up to the music of your choice instead of the irritating sound of 
   an alarm clock. The ASUS Music Alarm gives you a personal wake-up call 
   with your favorite CD music when system is off. 
* C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall)
   When the system hangs due to overclocking failure, there is no need to 
   open the case to clear CMOS data. Just simply restart the system, the 
   BIOS would show the previous setting and then users can amend the CPU 
   setting again.
* MyLogo2
   Turn your favorite photos into 256-color boot logos to personalize your 
   system.
* GreenASUS
   The motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union's 
   Restriction on the use of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). This is in line 
   with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable 
   products and packaging to safeguard consumers' health while minimizing 
   the impact on the environment. 
     
  -- SPECIFICATIONs ----------------------------------
CPU          - Supports AMD Socket AM2 Athlon 64 X2/Athlon 64 FX/Athlon 64/
                 Sempron.
               AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology
               AMD64 architecture enables simultaneous 32-bit and 64-bit 
                 computing.
               AMD Live! Ready
               2000/1600 MT/s Front Side Bus
BIOS         - 8Mb Flash ROM, Award BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SMBIOS 2.3
CHIPSET      - AMD 690G  
               ATI SB600  
MEMORY       - (4) 240-pin DIMM Sockets support max. 8GB DDR2-800/667/533
                   ECC and non-ECC un-buffered memory.
                   Dual Channel Memory Architecture 
EXPANSION    - (2) 32-bit PCI slots (PCI v2.2)
               (1) PCI-Express x16 slot
               (2) PCI-Express x1 slots
STORAGE      - (1) UltraDMA 133/100  
               (4) Serial ATA 3Gb/s supporting RAID 0, RAID 1,RAID10  
AUDIO        - ALC883 High Definition Audio 6-channel CODEC   
               Supports Jack-Sensing, Enumeration, and Jack-Retasking  
               Supports S/PDIF out  interface  
VIDEO        - Integrated ATI Radeon X1250-based graphics with Maximum 
                 shared memory of 256 MB.
               Supports DVI-D with max. resolution 2560x1600 (@ 60Hz) (It 
                 may not display 1080p smoothly when playing HD DVD and 
                 Blu-ray discs due to current version player limit).
               Supports RGB with max. resolution 2048 x 1536 (@85Hz)   
               Dual VGA output support: RGB & DVI (Note: DVI-D can not be 
                 converted to output RGB Signal to CRT.)
ETHERNET     - Integrated PCIe Gb LAN 
FIREWIRE     - None
BACK PANEL IO- (2) PS/2 Mouse & Keyboard ports
               (1) DVI-D port
               (1) 15-pin VGA port
               (1) LAN (RJ45) port
               (4) USB 2.0/1.1 ports
               (1) Parallel port
               (3) Audio ports (Line-In, Line-Out, Mic In)
INTERNAL I/O - (3) USB 2.0 connectors support additional six USB 2.0 ports
               High Definition Front panel audio connector   
               COM port connector  
               CD audio-in connector   
               (1) S/PDIF output connector   
               CPU/Chassis/Power Fan connectors  
               Chassis Intrusion connector  
               24-pin EATX power connector   
               4-pin ATX 12V Power connector   
MANAGEMENT   - WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PXE,  WOR by PME 
OVERCLOCKING - SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) from 200MHz to 400MHz in
                 1MHz increments
               Adjustable CPU Voltage at 0.0125V increments
               ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall)  
SOFTWARE     - Support CD includes Drivers
                              "    ASUS PC Probe II
                              "    ASUS LiveUpdate utility
                              "    Anti-virus software (OEM version)
PCB SIZE     - microATX form factor, 9.6" x 9.0"
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