Performance
| Motherboard form factor |
Micro ATX |
| Audio system |
Azalia ALC883-GR HDA |
Back panel I/O ports
| Parallel ports quantity |
1 |
| PS/2 ports quantity |
2 |
| COM ports quantity |
1 |
Other features
| Manageability features |
WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL PME, WOR PXE, WOR PME |
| Special features |
ASUS Q-Fan \nASUS My Logo2\nASUS CrashFreeBIOS2\nASUS EZ Flash |
Processor
| Maximum number of SMP processors |
1 |
Internal I/O
| USB 2.0 connectors |
2 |
| S/PDIF out connector |
Y |
| Number of SATA connectors |
2 |
| Number of Parallel ATA connectors |
1 |
| ATX Power connector (24-pin) |
Y |
| CD/AUX audio in |
Y |
| CPU fan connector |
Y |
| Chassis intrusion connector |
Y |
| Number of chassis fan connectors |
1 |
Memory
| Non-ECC |
Y |
| ECC |
Y |
| Number of memory slots |
4 |
| Maximum internal memory |
4 GB |
Expansion slots
| Expansion slots |
1x PCI Express x8\n1x PCI Express x1\n2x PCI |
Networking
| Networking features |
Gigabit Ethernet |
Additionally
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports quantity |
1 |
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.
AMD Cool 'n' Quiet! Technology
M2N8-VMX supports AMD Cool 'n' Quiet! Technology, which monitors system operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and frequency for a cool and quiet environment.
NVIDIA GeForce 6100/nForce 405
The NVIDIA® GeForce™ 6100 GPU Northbridge supports Microsoft® DirectX 9.0 Shader Model 3.0,NVIDIA® PureVideo Technology with unprecedented integrated video quality,and PCI Express interface. The NVIDIA® nForce™ 405 MCP delivers NVIDIA® MediaShield storage management technology allowing easy RAID configuration (RAID 0, RAID 1) for Serial ATA 3Gb/s.
Dual channel DDR2 800
DDR2 800 memory provides great performance for 3D graphics and other memory demanding applications on next generation memory technology.
PCI Express Architecture
PCI Express is the latest I/O interconnect technology that will replace the existing PCI. With a bus bandwidth 2 times higher than that of AGP 8X interface, PCI Express x8 bus performs much better in applications such as 3D gaming.
Serial ATA 3Gb/s
This motherboard supports next-generation SATA hard drives based on the new SATA 3Gb/s storage specification. The onboard NVIDIA nForce 405 MCP southbridge allows RAID 0, RAID 1 configurations for four SATA connectors.
Gigbit LAN
The on-board LAN controller is a highly integrated GbLAN controller. It is enhanced with an ACPI management function to provide efficient power management for advanced operating systems.
High Definition Audio
SoundMAX is the highest performing, most reliable and user-friendly PC audio solution for business professionals, audiophiles, musicians, and gamers. Hear crystal-clear quality from all your audio - MP3 playback, home theatre, advanced gaming, VOIP and more, and never worry - SoundMAX high-definition audio is there to enhance your experience!
ASUS EZ Flash
With ASUS EZ Flash, you can update BIOS before entering operating system. No more DOS-based flash utility and bootable diskette required.
ASUS Q-Fan
ASUS Q-Fan technology intelligently adjusts CPU fan speeds according to system loading to ensure quiet, cool and efficient operation.
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.
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.
