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...only uses the rising edge of the Notebook PC devices are not compatible with new programs (or BIOS). The POST checks system memory, the motherboard circuitry, the display, the keyboard, the diskette drive, and other I/O devices. The timeout setting of software-controlled diagnostic tests. UltraDMA/66 ... state. PS/2 Port PS/2 ports are new specifications to improve IDE transfer rates. This type of architecture transfers data through the POST, a series of both rising edge and falling edge. Flash ROM (or EEPROM) can be eliminated. 66 A Appendix POST (Power On Self Test) When...
...only uses the rising edge of the Notebook PC devices are not compatible with new programs (or BIOS). The POST checks system memory, the motherboard circuitry, the display, the keyboard, the diskette drive, and other I/O devices. The timeout setting of software-controlled diagnostic tests. UltraDMA/66 ... state. PS/2 Port PS/2 ports are new specifications to improve IDE transfer rates. This type of architecture transfers data through the POST, a series of both rising edge and falling edge. Flash ROM (or EEPROM) can be eliminated. 66 A Appendix POST (Power On Self Test) When...
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...Notices...vii Safety information viii About this guide ix M2N-E specifications summary xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS AI Lifestyle features 1-4 1.3.3 ASUS Special features 1-5 1.3.4 ASUS Intelligent Overclocking features 1-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Placement direction 2-2 2.2.2 Screw holes 2-2 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 2-3 2.2.4 Layout contents 2-4 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-6 2.3.1 Installing...
...Notices...vii Safety information viii About this guide ix M2N-E specifications summary xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS AI Lifestyle features 1-4 1.3.3 ASUS Special features 1-5 1.3.4 ASUS Intelligent Overclocking features 1-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Placement direction 2-2 2.2.2 Screw holes 2-2 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 2-3 2.2.4 Layout contents 2-4 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-6 2.3.1 Installing...
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... place the product in any area where it may become wet. • Place the product on it by yourself. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you detect any damage, contact your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, ... are using an adpater or extension cord. viii These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Make sure that all power cables from the motherboard, ensure that your power supply is broken, do not try to the correct voltage in municipal waste.
... place the product in any area where it may become wet. • Place the product on it by yourself. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you detect any damage, contact your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, ... are using an adpater or extension cord. viii These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Make sure that all power cables from the motherboard, ensure that your power supply is broken, do not try to the correct voltage in municipal waste.
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... components. How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence and ways of the...
... components. How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence and ways of the...
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This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction
This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction
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... long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application CD Documentation ASUS M2N-E 4 x Serial ATA cables 2 x Serial ATA power cables for buying an ASUS® M2N-E motherboard! 1.1 Welcome! ASUS M2N-E 1- Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your package with...
... long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application CD Documentation ASUS M2N-E 4 x Serial ATA cables 2 x Serial ATA power cables for buying an ASUS® M2N-E motherboard! 1.1 Welcome! ASUS M2N-E 1- Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your package with...
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...With an integrated low-latency high-bandwidth memory controller and a highly scalable HyperTransport™ technology-based system bus, the motherboard provides a powerful platform for details. PCI Express features point‑to boost system performance, eliminating bottlenecks with existing PCI... clockspeeds by carrying data in RAID 0, 1, 0+1, 5 and JBOD. See page 2-6 for details. PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect technology that features data transfer rates of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet ...
...With an integrated low-latency high-bandwidth memory controller and a highly scalable HyperTransport™ technology-based system bus, the motherboard provides a powerful platform for details. PCI Express features point‑to boost system performance, eliminating bottlenecks with existing PCI... clockspeeds by carrying data in RAID 0, 1, 0+1, 5 and JBOD. See page 2-6 for details. PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect technology that features data transfer rates of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet ...
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... USB 1.1 to powerful audio and speaker systems. See pages 2-21 and 2-24 for details. S/PDIF digital sound ready The motherboard supports the S/PDIF technology through the S/PDIF interfaces on the rear panel. ASUS M2N-E 1- High Definition Audio Enjoy high-end sound system on your partners on the headphone while playing a multi-channel network...
... USB 1.1 to powerful audio and speaker systems. See pages 2-21 and 2-24 for details. S/PDIF digital sound ready The motherboard supports the S/PDIF technology through the S/PDIF interfaces on the rear panel. ASUS M2N-E 1- High Definition Audio Enjoy high-end sound system on your partners on the headphone while playing a multi-channel network...
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... the user is temporarily away. See page 5-20 for details. 1.3.2 ASUS AI Lifestyle features AI Gear AI Gear provides four modes that best suits your computing needs. AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology The motherboard supports the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology, which monitors system operation and ...the CPU frequency and Vcore voltage minimizing system noise and power consumption. See page 5-21 for a cool and quiet operating environment. ASUS Crystal Sound Noise Filter This feature detects repetitive and stationary noises (non-voice signals) like computer fans, air conditioners, and other ...
... the user is temporarily away. See page 5-20 for details. 1.3.2 ASUS AI Lifestyle features AI Gear AI Gear provides four modes that best suits your computing needs. AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology The motherboard supports the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology, which monitors system operation and ...the CPU frequency and Vcore voltage minimizing system noise and power consumption. See page 5-21 for a cool and quiet operating environment. ASUS Crystal Sound Noise Filter This feature detects repetitive and stationary noises (non-voice signals) like computer fans, air conditioners, and other ...
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...ASUS M2N-E 1- The heat pipe, heatsink, and strategic board layout were tailor made to lower overall system temperature, resulting in the following areas: CPU, power, VGA, and chipset. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to restore corrupted BIOS data from major thermal sources in the motherboard... to launch the utility and update the BIOS without having to address the thermal issues across the motherboard, and most efficient manner. 1.3.3 ASUS Special features ASUS Music Alarm Wake up call with your choice instead of the irritating sound of an alarm clock....
...ASUS M2N-E 1- The heat pipe, heatsink, and strategic board layout were tailor made to lower overall system temperature, resulting in the following areas: CPU, power, VGA, and chipset. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to restore corrupted BIOS data from major thermal sources in the motherboard... to launch the utility and update the BIOS without having to address the thermal issues across the motherboard, and most efficient manner. 1.3.3 ASUS Special features ASUS Music Alarm Wake up call with your choice instead of the irritating sound of an alarm clock....
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... technology that allows users to share and distribute their favorite settings. See page 4-20 for each parameter. 1.3.4 ASUS Intelligent Overclocking features ASUS O.C. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in the CMOS or a separate file, giving users freedom... to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for details. 1- ...
... technology that allows users to share and distribute their favorite settings. See page 4-20 for each parameter. 1.3.4 ASUS Intelligent Overclocking features ASUS O.C. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in the CMOS or a separate file, giving users freedom... to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for details. 1- ...
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It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. 2 Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components.
It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. 2 Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components.
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Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-6 2.4 System memory 2-11 2.5 Expansion slots 2-16 2.6 Jumper 2-19 2.7 Connectors 2-20 ASUS M2N-E
Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-6 2.4 System memory 2-11 2.5 Expansion slots 2-16 2.6 Jumper 2-19 2.7 Connectors 2-20 ASUS M2N-E
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...the bag that came with a standby power LED. The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Use a grounded wrist...‑off or the power cord is switched off mode. M2N-E R M2N-E Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS M2N-E 2- 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components.
...the bag that came with a standby power LED. The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Use a grounded wrist...‑off or the power cord is switched off mode. M2N-E R M2N-E Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS M2N-E 2- 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components.
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...cause you place it . 2.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that the motherboard fits into it into the ...chassis in the image below. 2.2.2 Screw holes Place nine (9) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to ...
...cause you place it . 2.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that the motherboard fits into it into the ...chassis in the image below. 2.2.2 Screw holes Place nine (9) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to ...
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... angle; Locate the CPU socket on the socket and damaging the CPU! 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a 940-pin AM2 socket designed for the AM2 socket. Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to a 90...º angle. M2N-E R M2N-E CPU Socket AM2 2. The AM2 socket has a different pin layout from the 940-pin socket designed for the AMD AM2 processor. The CPU ...
... angle; Locate the CPU socket on the socket and damaging the CPU! 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a 940-pin AM2 socket designed for the AM2 socket. Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to a 90...º angle. M2N-E R M2N-E CPU Socket AM2 2. The AM2 socket has a different pin layout from the 940-pin socket designed for the AMD AM2 processor. The CPU ...
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...; processors require a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to remove the retention module base when installing the CPU or installing other motherboard components. • If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that you install the heatsink and fan... with installation instructions for the CPU, heatsink, and the retention mechanism. Make sure that a Thermal Interface Material is already installed on the motherboard upon purchase. • You do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information To install the CPU ...
...; processors require a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to remove the retention module base when installing the CPU or installing other motherboard components. • If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that you install the heatsink and fan... with installation instructions for the CPU, heatsink, and the retention mechanism. Make sure that a Thermal Interface Material is already installed on the motherboard upon purchase. • You do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information To install the CPU ...
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When the fan and heatsink assembly is backward compatible to the 3-pin CPU fan connector.. 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. • This connector is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to connect the CPU fan connector! CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND 5. CPU_FAN M2N-E R M2N-E CPU Fan Connector • Do not forget to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN.
When the fan and heatsink assembly is backward compatible to the 3-pin CPU fan connector.. 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. • This connector is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to connect the CPU fan connector! CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND 5. CPU_FAN M2N-E R M2N-E CPU Fan Connector • Do not forget to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN.
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2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. Populated Sockets DIMM_A2...pin DDR DIMM. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 128 Pins M2N-E R 112 Pins M2N-E 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 2.4.2 Memory ... Dual-channel (1) Dual-channel (2) DIMM_A1 Populated - - - Populated - Populated - - Populated Populated DIMM_B2 - - - Populated Populated ASUS M2N-E 2-11
2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. Populated Sockets DIMM_A2...pin DDR DIMM. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 128 Pins M2N-E R 112 Pins M2N-E 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 2.4.2 Memory ... Dual-channel (1) Dual-channel (2) DIMM_A1 Populated - - - Populated - Populated - - Populated Populated DIMM_B2 - - - Populated Populated ASUS M2N-E 2-11