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... for the Touchpad 40 Optical Drive ...41 PC Card (PCMCIA) Socket 44 32-bit CardBus Support 44 Flash Memory Adapter (Optional 44 PC Card (PCMCIA) Socket 44 32-bit CardBus Support 44 Flash Memory Adapter (Optional 44 Removing a PC Card (PCMCIA 44 Inserting a PC Card (PCMCIA 45 Modem and Network Connections 46...
... for the Touchpad 40 Optical Drive ...41 PC Card (PCMCIA) Socket 44 32-bit CardBus Support 44 Flash Memory Adapter (Optional 44 PC Card (PCMCIA) Socket 44 32-bit CardBus Support 44 Flash Memory Adapter (Optional 44 Removing a PC Card (PCMCIA 44 Inserting a PC Card (PCMCIA 45 Modem and Network Connections 46...
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...52 Power State Summary ...52 Hard Disk Drive Upgrades ...53 Processor Upgrades ...53 System Memory Expansion 53 Hard Disk Drive ...53 Important Handling Note 53 Processor & Hard Disk Drive Upgrades 53 System Memory Expansion 53 Appendix ...55 Optional Accessories...56 PortBar (Optional) ...56 USB Hub (...Optional) ...56 Wireless LAN Cardbus Card or USB (Optional 57 USB Flash Memory (Optional 57 USB Communication Cable (Optional 57 USB Floppy Disk Drive (Optional 58 USB Keyboard and Mouse (Optional 58 Optional Connections ...
...52 Power State Summary ...52 Hard Disk Drive Upgrades ...53 Processor Upgrades ...53 System Memory Expansion 53 Hard Disk Drive ...53 Important Handling Note 53 Processor & Hard Disk Drive Upgrades 53 System Memory Expansion 53 Appendix ...55 Optional Accessories...56 PortBar (Optional) ...56 USB Hub (...Optional) ...56 Wireless LAN Cardbus Card or USB (Optional 57 USB Flash Memory (Optional 57 USB Communication Cable (Optional 57 USB Floppy Disk Drive (Optional 58 USB Keyboard and Mouse (Optional 58 Optional Connections ...
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.... DO NOT PUT THE NOTEBOOK PC ON THE LAP OR OTHER PARTS OF THE BODY TO AVOID INJURY FROM THE HEAT. 16 Reset Button CPU & Memory Compartment Hard Disk Drive Compartment PUSH Drive Module Eject Name Card Holder L L Air Vents Battery Eject CD Battery Pack WARNING! 2 Knowing the Parts Bottom Side...
.... DO NOT PUT THE NOTEBOOK PC ON THE LAP OR OTHER PARTS OF THE BODY TO AVOID INJURY FROM THE HEAT. 16 Reset Button CPU & Memory Compartment Hard Disk Drive Compartment PUSH Drive Module Eject Name Card Holder L L Air Vents Battery Eject CD Battery Pack WARNING! 2 Knowing the Parts Bottom Side...
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... respond. 2 Knowing the Parts The following describes the components on the bottom side of the Notebook PC as a single unit. Memory installation/upgrades must be done by a spring lock. When the battery is held by an authorized retailer or else warranty will be...the battery pack. Usage details are to exit the Notebook PC. CPU Compartment The CPU compartment contains a socket for additional memory installation. Memory Compartment The memory compartment contains 1 SO-DIMM slot for mounting a central processing unit. CPU installation/ upgrades must be done by the illustration...
... respond. 2 Knowing the Parts The following describes the components on the bottom side of the Notebook PC as a single unit. Memory installation/upgrades must be done by a spring lock. When the battery is held by an authorized retailer or else warranty will be...the battery pack. Usage details are to exit the Notebook PC. CPU Compartment The CPU compartment contains a socket for additional memory installation. Memory Compartment The memory compartment contains 1 SO-DIMM slot for mounting a central processing unit. CPU installation/ upgrades must be done by the illustration...
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... is also used with USB, will replace Parallel, IDE, SCSI, and EIDE ports. The interface IEEE1394 has a bandwidth of Notebook PC expansion options such as memory cards, ISDN, SCSI, Smart Cards, and wireless network adapters.
... is also used with USB, will replace Parallel, IDE, SCSI, and EIDE ports. The interface IEEE1394 has a bandwidth of Notebook PC expansion options such as memory cards, ISDN, SCSI, Smart Cards, and wireless network adapters.
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Using the Notebook PC Pointing Device Optical Drive PC Card (PCMCIA) Socket Modem and Network Connections IR Wireless Communication AC Power System Battery Power System Power Management Modes System Memory Expansion Hard Disk Drive Upgrades Processor Upgrades 37 4.
Using the Notebook PC Pointing Device Optical Drive PC Card (PCMCIA) Socket Modem and Network Connections IR Wireless Communication AC Power System Battery Power System Power Management Modes System Memory Expansion Hard Disk Drive Upgrades Processor Upgrades 37 4.
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... mastering and operate at speeds of a few stacked credit cards and have different thicknesses. This method provides maximum transfer speeds but the flash memory adapter cannot be used in computers without the use in burst modes comparable with MS adapter) 44 Type I cards are 3.3mm, Type...two sockets. The CardBus peripherals support plug and play. Smart Media Card (SM) Multimedia Card (MMC) Secure Digital Card (SD) Memory Stick (MS) Memory Stick Select Memory Stick Duo (with PCI's 132MB/sec. This allows you to customize your Notebook PC to reduce power consumption. PC cards are ...
... mastering and operate at speeds of a few stacked credit cards and have different thicknesses. This method provides maximum transfer speeds but the flash memory adapter cannot be used in computers without the use in burst modes comparable with MS adapter) 44 Type I cards are 3.3mm, Type...two sockets. The CardBus peripherals support plug and play. Smart Media Card (SM) Multimedia Card (MMC) Secure Digital Card (SD) Memory Stick (MS) Memory Stick Select Memory Stick Duo (with PCI's 132MB/sec. This allows you to customize your Notebook PC to reduce power consumption. PC cards are ...
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... check the remaining battery power, move your cursor over the battery icon for more information and settings. Move your general work habits, the CPU, system memory size, and the size of the display panel. Left-click the battery icon for submenus. STD requires a small amount of working power. Never attempt to...
... check the remaining battery power, move your cursor over the battery icon for more information and settings. Move your general work habits, the CPU, system memory size, and the size of the display panel. Left-click the battery icon for submenus. STD requires a small amount of working power. Never attempt to...
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...illustration is dropped. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for upgrades. The hard disk drive is the most sensitive component of memory in the PC storage industry. The BIOS automatically detects the amount of the Notebook PC and will likely be the first or...more system resources. Processor Upgrades This Notebook PC features an upgradable processor for upgrades. Additional memory will void the warranty. 53 4 Using the Notebook PC System Memory Expansion Additional memory is optional and not required to detect hard disk errors or failures before they happen. Visit...
...illustration is dropped. Visit an authorized service center or retailer for upgrades. The hard disk drive is the most sensitive component of memory in the PC storage industry. The BIOS automatically detects the amount of the Notebook PC and will likely be the first or...more system resources. Processor Upgrades This Notebook PC features an upgradable processor for upgrades. Additional memory will void the warranty. 53 4 Using the Notebook PC System Memory Expansion Additional memory is optional and not required to detect hard disk errors or failures before they happen. Visit...
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Wireless LAN (Cardbus Card) USB Flash Memory (Optional) A USB flash memory device can replace the slow 1.44MB floppy disk by with up to complement your Notebook PC. Wireless LAN Cardbus Card or USB (Optional) The SpaceLink...
Wireless LAN (Cardbus Card) USB Flash Memory (Optional) A USB flash memory device can replace the slow 1.44MB floppy disk by with up to complement your Notebook PC. Wireless LAN Cardbus Card or USB (Optional) The SpaceLink...
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... referring to "boot" your computer. When the manual instructs you to the physical components of a computer system, including peripherals such as memory, disks, and the display adapter. will reboot your computer. Pointing devices, modems, and infrared modules can be updated using Windows 95 ...or later, selecting "Restart" from the memory without interrupting the CPU. Device Driver A device driver is a special set of routines that affect how the computer transfers data between...
... referring to "boot" your computer. When the manual instructs you to the physical components of a computer system, including peripherals such as memory, disks, and the display adapter. will reboot your computer. Pointing devices, modems, and infrared modules can be updated using Windows 95 ...or later, selecting "Restart" from the memory without interrupting the CPU. Device Driver A device driver is a special set of routines that affect how the computer transfers data between...
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.... A Appendix IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) IDE devices integrate the drive control circuitry directly on the drive itself, eliminating the need for a separate adapter card (in memory/flash cards, fax/modems, networking adapters, SCSI adapters, MPEG I/II decoder cards, and even wireless modem or LAN cards. Small offices can achieve up to...
.... A Appendix IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) IDE devices integrate the drive control circuitry directly on the drive itself, eliminating the need for a separate adapter card (in memory/flash cards, fax/modems, networking adapters, SCSI adapters, MPEG I/II decoder cards, and even wireless modem or LAN cards. Small offices can achieve up to...
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... time or manually using the function keys. This type of software-controlled diagnostic tests. ROM (Read Only Memory) ROM is required. In STD mode, the Notebook PC will first run through the POST, a series of architecture transfers data through a 16-bit or 32-bit bus. A Appendix POST (Power On Self... Test) When you turn on the computer, it will appear to be used on ATX motherboards. RAM (Random Access Memory) There are put in STR mode. The ...
... time or manually using the function keys. This type of software-controlled diagnostic tests. ROM (Read Only Memory) ROM is required. In STD mode, the Notebook PC will first run through the POST, a series of architecture transfers data through a 16-bit or 32-bit bus. A Appendix POST (Power On Self... Test) When you turn on the computer, it will appear to be used on ATX motherboards. RAM (Random Access Memory) There are put in STR mode. The ...
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... 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 the CPU 2-6 2.3.2 Installing the heatsink and fan 2-8 2.4 System memory 2-11 2.4.1 Overview 2-11 2.4.2 Memory configurations 2-11 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM 2-15...
... 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 the CPU 2-6 2.3.2 Installing the heatsink and fan 2-8 2.4 System memory 2-11 2.4.1 Overview 2-11 2.4.2 Memory configurations 2-11 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM 2-15...
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... Using the dual function power switch 3-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility 4-1 4.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 4-4 4.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 4-5 4.1.4 Updating the BIOS 4-6 4.1.5 Saving the current BIOS file 4-8 4.1.6 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 4-9 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-10 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 4-11 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-... 4-14 4.3.2 System Date 4-14 4.3.3 Legacy Diskette A 4-14 4.3.4 Primary IDE Master/Slave 4-15 4.3.5 SATA 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 4-17 4.3.6 HDD SMART Monitoring 4-18 4.3.7 Installed Memory 4-18 iv
... Using the dual function power switch 3-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility 4-1 4.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 4-4 4.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 4-5 4.1.4 Updating the BIOS 4-6 4.1.5 Saving the current BIOS file 4-8 4.1.6 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 4-9 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-10 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 4-11 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-... 4-14 4.3.2 System Date 4-14 4.3.3 Legacy Diskette A 4-14 4.3.4 Primary IDE Master/Slave 4-15 4.3.5 SATA 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 4-17 4.3.6 HDD SMART Monitoring 4-18 4.3.7 Installed Memory 4-18 iv
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... system 5-1 5.2 Support CD information 5-1 5.2.1 Running the support CD 5-1 5.2.2 Drivers menu 5-2 5.2.3 Utilities menu 5-3 5.2.4 Make Disk menu 5-4 5.2.5 Manuals menu 5-5 5.2.6 ASUS Contact information 5-6 Contents 4.3.8 Usable Memory 4-18 4.4 Advanced menu 4-19 4.4.1 JumperFree Configuration 4-19 4.4.2 AI NET2 4-22 4.4.3 PEG Link Mode 4-22 4.4.4 CPU Configuration 4-23 4.4.5 Chipset 4-27 4.4.6 PCIPnP 4-...4-38 4.6.3 Hard Disk Drives 4-38 4.6.4 CDROM Drives 4-38 4.6.5 Boot Settings Configuration 4-39 4.6.6 Security 4-40 4.7 Tools menu 4-42 4.7.1 ASUS Music Alarm 4-42...
... system 5-1 5.2 Support CD information 5-1 5.2.1 Running the support CD 5-1 5.2.2 Drivers menu 5-2 5.2.3 Utilities menu 5-3 5.2.4 Make Disk menu 5-4 5.2.5 Manuals menu 5-5 5.2.6 ASUS Contact information 5-6 Contents 4.3.8 Usable Memory 4-18 4.4 Advanced menu 4-19 4.4.1 JumperFree Configuration 4-19 4.4.2 AI NET2 4-22 4.4.3 PEG Link Mode 4-22 4.4.4 CPU Configuration 4-23 4.4.5 Chipset 4-27 4.4.6 PCIPnP 4-...4-38 4.6.3 Hard Disk Drives 4-38 4.6.4 CDROM Drives 4-38 4.6.5 Boot Settings Configuration 4-39 4.6.6 Security 4-40 4.7 Tools menu 4-42 4.7.1 ASUS Music Alarm 4-42...
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...® PHY (continued on the rear panel) AI Nap AI Gear Advanced Thermal Design - M2N-E specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Storage High Definition Audio USB ASUS AI Lifestyle features LAN Socket AM2 for up to 10 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (six at mid-board... SoundMAX® ADI AD1988 8-channel CODEC Supports Jack-Sensing, Enumeration, Multi-Streaming, and Jack-Retasking Technology Coaxial S/PDIF Out interfaces Supports up to 8 GB system memory 1 x PCI Express x16 slot 1 x PCI Express x4 slot 2 x PCI Express x1 slots 3 x PCI 2.2 slots NVIDIA® nForce® 570...
...® PHY (continued on the rear panel) AI Nap AI Gear Advanced Thermal Design - M2N-E specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Storage High Definition Audio USB ASUS AI Lifestyle features LAN Socket AM2 for up to 10 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (six at mid-board... SoundMAX® ADI AD1988 8-channel CODEC Supports Jack-Sensing, Enumeration, Multi-Streaming, and Jack-Retasking Technology Coaxial S/PDIF Out interfaces Supports up to 8 GB system memory 1 x PCI Express x16 slot 1 x PCI Express x4 slot 2 x PCI Express x1 slots 3 x PCI 2.2 slots NVIDIA® nForce® 570...
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.../s RAID The NVIDIA nForce 570 Ultra™ chipsets incorporate six SATA 3Gb/s ports with existing PCI specifications. DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory that features data transfer rates of 800/667/533 MHz to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of up to enhance ...speed interface is the ideal solution to 12.8 GB/s. 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. See pages 2‑11 to ‑point ...
.../s RAID The NVIDIA nForce 570 Ultra™ chipsets incorporate six SATA 3Gb/s ports with existing PCI specifications. DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory that features data transfer rates of 800/667/533 MHz to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of up to enhance ...speed interface is the ideal solution to 12.8 GB/s. 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. See pages 2‑11 to ‑point ...
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... the CPU speed only when needed. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. 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 overclocking, C.P.R. eliminates the need to achieve maximum system performance. Precision Tweaker This feature allows you to fine tune the CPU/memory...
... the CPU speed only when needed. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. 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 overclocking, C.P.R. eliminates the need to achieve maximum system performance. Precision Tweaker This feature allows you to fine tune the CPU/memory...
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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