Asus
M2A-VM-HDMI Motherboard
Asus's M2A-VM-HDMI AMD motherboard combines HDMI high-definition video capability
with the power and versatility only an AM2 platform can provide. In fact, it's
the first integrated VGA mainboard that supports the playback of HD DVD and
Blu-ray Discs with HDCP compliance. Based on the AMD 690G chipset, this high-def
platform also supports Integrated ATI Radeon X1250-based graphics, DDR2 800
memory, SATA 3 (and RAID , RAID 1, RAID10), 1394a, and a bundled HDMI/AV/S/PDIF
module. The Asus M2A-VM-HDMI -- the high definition of quality.
AMD Socket AM2
The M2N32-SLI Deluxe 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 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/HDMI interface. It features the
integrated ATI Radeon X1250-based graphics.
HDMI™ Interface
HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is the first and only industry-supported,
uncompressed, all digital audio and video interface via a single cable and
is HDCP compliant allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-ray Disc and other protected
content.
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.
YPbPr TV-out
The motherboard supports superior YPbPr TV-out functionality with a higher
resolution to 1080i and 720p format, delivering high image quality.
SurroundView™
Provide four independent monitors display with additional ATI VGA card for
multi-tasking.
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 M2A-VM-HDMI motherboard is based on the AMD 690G Northbridge chipset
and the ATI SB600 Southbridge chipset. It supports AMD Athlon 64 X2, Athlon
64 FX, Athlon 64 and Sempron Processors, with Hyper-Transport Technology
and 800/1000MHz (1600/2000 MT/s) Front Side Bus support.
Memory
Expansion
The M2A-VM-HDMI provides 4 DIMM sockets using Dual Channel 240-pin DDR2
with a total capacity of up to 8GB-64 bit (4GB-32bit). You can install DDR2
533/667/800MHz Memory.
PCI
Express Support
The M2A-VM-HDMI 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 M2A-VM-HDMI includes built in IDE facilities that support Ultra DMA
100/133.
Audio
The M2A-VM-HDMI comes with a Realtek ALC883 HD D audio codec which supports
high quality 6-channel audio.
Serial
ATA RAID Support
The M2A-VM-HDMI supports the Serial ATA II technology through the Serial
ATA interfaces. Doubles bus bandwidth which provides blazingly high disk
performance, up to 3.0Gb/s, with RAID 0, 1 and 10 solutions
Latest Owner Reviews
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3.1
REVIEW BY: Andy Reviewed
Oct 30, 2008
Bought mine a couple weeks ago. Had a lot of trouble setting up Vista. Flashed newest BIOS, still no joy. Tried reinstalling, no joy. Eventually tried setting the memory voltage to 2.1V based on a post on the Asus website and it has run perfectly since. Make sure you get compatible memory and as in my case, you may need to bump the voltage to get it to work correctly.
REVIEW BY: Cabioart Reviewed
Oct 22, 2008
I have been building systems for a while and this is the WRORST motherboard I installed. Asus, you disappoint me.
REVIEW BY: RICK Reviewed
Sep 02, 2008
I was shocked when I found out this board can even handle some Phenom cpu with proper bios update! I was about ready to scrap it and buy an AM2+ board. I have memory not listed and haven't had problem one for months. I watch Blu Ray downloads on my 50'' Visio Plasma TV and it's awesome. I must be lucky. But I buy all my gear at the same place, so I don't worry. They always take care of me.
REVIEW BY: TW_BOY Reviewed
Aug 06, 2008
This board is not good. The system has big problem with DDR2 RAM Modules even you update BIOS to new verion (1803). I saw a lot of people from the forum of ASUS.COM to complain of.
And I also got this memory problem with it, and ASUS still can't solve this big problems. They just released a compatible list of memory for that board.
REVIEW BY: Reviewed
Aug 01, 2008
For a ''mini'' board, this is most definitely a good value. It only supports one IDE HD and a slave disc drive, so if you want to plug in a second HD, you'll need to make use of the SATA sockets. There's also only one PCIe slot, so no SLI/CrossFireX. This can be fixed by getting a dual-GPU video card, but make sure your PSU can handle it (at least 600W, with two 6-pin connectors). Remember! More power means less crashing! We're not running pocket calculators here.
This product has a
Socket AM2 CPU Socket.
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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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Manufactured by:
Asus Mfg Part No:
M2A-VM-HDMI UPC No:
610839149643 Box Size:
( Length:
11, Width:
3, Depth:
11 )
Shipping Weight:
2.3000 pound(s)
Limited Warranty:
36 months parts;
36 months labor
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