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... Cool 'n' Quiet Technology. Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard ASUS M2N-MX SE PLUS motherboard Cables 1 x Serial ATA signal cables 1 x Serial ATA power cable 1 x Ultra DMA 133 / 100 / 66 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable Accessories I/O shield Application CD Documentation...
... Cool 'n' Quiet Technology. Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard ASUS M2N-MX SE PLUS motherboard Cables 1 x Serial ATA signal cables 1 x Serial ATA power cable 1 x Ultra DMA 133 / 100 / 66 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable Accessories I/O shield Application CD Documentation...
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... operating environment. See page 1-20 for four SATA connectors. The onboard NVIDIA® nForce 430 MCP southbridge allows RAID 0, RAID 1, and JBOD configurations for details. ASUS M2N-MX SE PLUS 1- This high speed interface is software compatible with existing PCI specifications. See pages 1-13 to ‑point serial interconnections between devices and allows higher...
... operating environment. See page 1-20 for four SATA connectors. The onboard NVIDIA® nForce 430 MCP southbridge allows RAID 0, RAID 1, and JBOD configurations for details. ASUS M2N-MX SE PLUS 1- This high speed interface is software compatible with existing PCI specifications. See pages 1-13 to ‑point serial interconnections between devices and allows higher...
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... minimizing the impact on the use a DOS-based utility or boot from the support CD in line with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). See page 2-3 for details. ASUS M2N-MX SE PLUS 1- ASUS EZ Flash With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to personalize and add style to your system with the European Union's Restriction on the...
... minimizing the impact on the use a DOS-based utility or boot from the support CD in line with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). See page 2-3 for details. ASUS M2N-MX SE PLUS 1- ASUS EZ Flash With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to personalize and add style to your system with the European Union's Restriction on the...
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ASUS M2N-MX SE PLUS 1- 24.5cm (9.6in) 1.5 Motherboard overview 1.5.1 Motherboard layout 19.3cm (7.6in) PS/2KBM S T: Mouse B: Keyboard ATX12V EATXPWR DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64 bit,240-pin module) COM1 Socket AM2+ PARALLEL PORT VGA USB34 PS2_USBPW1-4 LAN_USB12 Attansic F2 R CHA_ FAN AUDIO Super I/O 8Mb BIOS CD CPU_FAN M2N-MX SE PLUS PCIEX16 CLRTC...
ASUS M2N-MX SE PLUS 1- 24.5cm (9.6in) 1.5 Motherboard overview 1.5.1 Motherboard layout 19.3cm (7.6in) PS/2KBM S T: Mouse B: Keyboard ATX12V EATXPWR DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64 bit,240-pin module) COM1 Socket AM2+ PARALLEL PORT VGA USB34 PS2_USBPW1-4 LAN_USB12 Attansic F2 R CHA_ FAN AUDIO Super I/O 8Mb BIOS CD CPU_FAN M2N-MX SE PLUS PCIEX16 CLRTC...
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R M2N-MX SE PLUS M2N-MX SE PLUS CPU Socket AM2+ 2. Socket lever Make sure that the socket lever is designed for the AM2+ socket. Locate the CPU socket on the socket and ...; FX / Sempron™ processor. Make sure you use a CPU is lifted up to prevent bending the connectors on the motherboard. The CPU fits in completely. ASUS M2N-MX SE PLUS 1- AM2+ socket is backward compatible with a 940-pin AM2+ socket designed for the AMD Opteron™ processor. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with...
R M2N-MX SE PLUS M2N-MX SE PLUS CPU Socket AM2+ 2. Socket lever Make sure that the socket lever is designed for the AM2+ socket. Locate the CPU socket on the socket and ...; FX / Sempron™ processor. Make sure you use a CPU is lifted up to prevent bending the connectors on the motherboard. The CPU fits in completely. ASUS M2N-MX SE PLUS 1- AM2+ socket is backward compatible with a 940-pin AM2+ socket designed for the AMD Opteron™ processor. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with...
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ASUS M2N-MX SE PLUS 1-11 Follow these steps to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. CPU Fan CPU Heatsink Retention Module Base Retention bracket Retention bracket lock Your boxed ...
ASUS M2N-MX SE PLUS 1-11 Follow these steps to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. CPU Fan CPU Heatsink Retention Module Base Retention bracket Retention bracket lock Your boxed ...
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DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. ASUS M2N-MX SE PLUS 1-13 The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 128 Pins 112 Pins R M2N-MX SE PLUS M2N-MX SE PLUS 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install identical DIMMs in all two sockets. •...
DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. ASUS M2N-MX SE PLUS 1-13 The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 128 Pins 112 Pins R M2N-MX SE PLUS M2N-MX SE PLUS 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install identical DIMMs in all two sockets. •...
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... to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Make sure to both the motherboard and the components. 1. ASUS M2N-MX SE PLUS 1-17 Failure to do not support DDR DIMMs. Do not install DDR DIMMs to unlock the DIMM. 2 1 1 DDR2 DIMM notch Support the DIMM lightly with...
... to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Make sure to both the motherboard and the components. 1. ASUS M2N-MX SE PLUS 1-17 Failure to do not support DDR DIMMs. Do not install DDR DIMMs to unlock the DIMM. 2 1 1 DDR2 DIMM notch Support the DIMM lightly with...
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ASUS M2N-MX SE PLUS 1-19 Re-direct to IRQ#9 3 11 IRQ holder for PCI steering* 4 12 Communications Port (COM1)* 5 13 IRQ holder for PCI steering* 6 14 Floppy Disk Controller 7 ...
ASUS M2N-MX SE PLUS 1-19 Re-direct to IRQ#9 3 11 IRQ holder for PCI steering* 4 12 Communications Port (COM1)* 5 13 IRQ holder for PCI steering* 6 14 Floppy Disk Controller 7 ...
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Remove the onboard battery. 3. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. R M2N-MX SE PLUS CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC M2N-MX SE PLUS Clear RTC RAM You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to pins 2-3. Except when clearing the RTC RAM,... to re-enter data. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. ASUS M2N-MX SE PLUS 1-21 Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to pins 1-2. 4. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS ...
Remove the onboard battery. 3. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. R M2N-MX SE PLUS CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC M2N-MX SE PLUS Clear RTC RAM You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to pins 2-3. Except when clearing the RTC RAM,... to re-enter data. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. ASUS M2N-MX SE PLUS 1-21 Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to pins 1-2. 4. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS ...
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... of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 6. This port connects a tape, CD, DVD player, or other devices. 3. Parallel port. This port connects a headphone or a speaker. ASUS M2N-MX SE PLUS 1-23 LAN (RJ-45) port. This port connects a microphone.
... of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 6. This port connects a tape, CD, DVD player, or other devices. 3. Parallel port. This port connects a headphone or a speaker. ASUS M2N-MX SE PLUS 1-23 LAN (RJ-45) port. This port connects a microphone.
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... gray • Pin 20 on the IDE connector is set as "Cable-Select," make sure all other device jumpers have the same setting. PRI_IDE R M2N-MX SE PLUS M2N-MX SE PLUS IDE Connector ASUS M2N-MX SE PLUS 1-25 2. If any device jumper is removed to configure your device(s). IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) The onboard IDE connector is for Ultra DMA...
... gray • Pin 20 on the IDE connector is set as "Cable-Select," make sure all other device jumpers have the same setting. PRI_IDE R M2N-MX SE PLUS M2N-MX SE PLUS IDE Connector ASUS M2N-MX SE PLUS 1-25 2. If any device jumper is removed to configure your device(s). IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) The onboard IDE connector is for Ultra DMA...
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... opening at +12V. Only CPU Fan connector supports Q-Fan function. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. +5V SPDIFOUT GND R M2N-MX SE PLUS SPDIF_OUT M2N-MX SE PLUS Digital Audio Connector ASUS M2N-MX SE PLUS 1-27 DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of...
... opening at +12V. Only CPU Fan connector supports Q-Fan function. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. +5V SPDIFOUT GND R M2N-MX SE PLUS SPDIF_OUT M2N-MX SE PLUS Digital Audio Connector ASUS M2N-MX SE PLUS 1-27 DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of...
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...compliant pin definition pin definition AGND PRESENSE# MIC2_JD HP_HD AGND NC NC NC R M2N-MX SE PLUS AAFP MIC2_L MIC2_R Line out_R NC Line out_L MIC2_L MIC2_R HP_R Jack_Sense HP_L M2N-MX SE PLUS Front Panel Audio Connector • We recommend that supports either High Definition Audio... to connect a High Definition front panel audio module to this connector, set to HD Audio. R M2N-MX SE PLUS SPEAKER 1 +5V GND GND Speaker Out M2N-MX SE PLUS Speaker Out Connector ASUS M2N-MX SE PLUS 1-29 If you to [HD Audio]. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) This connector is for a chassis...
...compliant pin definition pin definition AGND PRESENSE# MIC2_JD HP_HD AGND NC NC NC R M2N-MX SE PLUS AAFP MIC2_L MIC2_R Line out_R NC Line out_L MIC2_L MIC2_R HP_R Jack_Sense HP_L M2N-MX SE PLUS Front Panel Audio Connector • We recommend that supports either High Definition Audio... to connect a High Definition front panel audio module to this connector, set to HD Audio. R M2N-MX SE PLUS SPEAKER 1 +5V GND GND Speaker Out M2N-MX SE PLUS Speaker Out Connector ASUS M2N-MX SE PLUS 1-29 If you to [HD Audio]. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) This connector is for a chassis...
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...) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. Ground Reset HD LED RESET M2N-MX SE PLUS System Panel Connector • System power LED (2-pin PWRLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. ASUS M2N-MX SE PLUS 1-31 Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. Connect the ... off button (2-pin PWRBTN) This connector is for the system power button. 11. PWR LED PWR BTN PLED+ PLEDPWR GND R M2N-MX SE PLUS F_PANEL IDELED+ IDELED- Pressing the power button turns the system ON or puts the system in sleep mode. • Hard disk ...
...) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. Ground Reset HD LED RESET M2N-MX SE PLUS System Panel Connector • System power LED (2-pin PWRLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. ASUS M2N-MX SE PLUS 1-31 Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. Connect the ... off button (2-pin PWRBTN) This connector is for the system power button. 11. PWR LED PWR BTN PLED+ PLEDPWR GND R M2N-MX SE PLUS F_PANEL IDELED+ IDELED- Pressing the power button turns the system ON or puts the system in sleep mode. • Hard disk ...
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...Floppy Disk Drive then click Format to the floppy disk drive. Click Start. 2. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to go through the long process of booting from the Windows® desktop, then select... Flash: 1. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash utility The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you rename the BIOS file to the floppy disk drive. When the correct BIOS... the BIOS using a DOS‑based utility. Start erasing.......| Start programming...| Flashed successfully. ASUS M2N-MX SE PLUS 2- Floppy found !"
...Floppy Disk Drive then click Format to the floppy disk drive. Click Start. 2. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to go through the long process of booting from the Windows® desktop, then select... Flash: 1. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash utility The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you rename the BIOS file to the floppy disk drive. When the correct BIOS... the BIOS using a DOS‑based utility. Start erasing.......| Start programming...| Flashed successfully. ASUS M2N-MX SE PLUS 2- Floppy found !"
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... or reset the system while updating the BIOS to a bootable floppy disk. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. done Please restart your computer A:\> ASUS M2N-MX SE PLUS 2- Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the hard disk drive. A:\>afudos /iM2PLUSSE... ...... Save the BIOS file to prevent system boot failure! 5. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. The utility verifies ...
... or reset the system while updating the BIOS to a bootable floppy disk. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. done Please restart your computer A:\> ASUS M2N-MX SE PLUS 2- Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the hard disk drive. A:\>afudos /iM2PLUSSE... ...... Save the BIOS file to prevent system boot failure! 5. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. The utility verifies ...
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... BIOS file. Checking for the original or updated BIOS file. Reading file "M2PLUSSE.ROM". Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to the optical drive. 3. 4. Remove any floppy disk from the support CD: 1. Bad BIOS checksum. ASUS M2N-MX SE PLUS 2- Starting BIOS recovery... The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the floppy disk for...
... BIOS file. Checking for the original or updated BIOS file. Reading file "M2PLUSSE.ROM". Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to the optical drive. 3. 4. Remove any floppy disk from the support CD: 1. Bad BIOS checksum. ASUS M2N-MX SE PLUS 2- Starting BIOS recovery... The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the floppy disk for...
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Click Next. ASUS M2N-MX SE PLUS 2- Launch the ASUS Update utility from the you to avoid network traffic, or drop‑down menu, then click Next. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest the Internet option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. click Auto Select. Select Update BIOS from 3.
Click Next. ASUS M2N-MX SE PLUS 2- Launch the ASUS Update utility from the you to avoid network traffic, or drop‑down menu, then click Next. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest the Internet option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. click Auto Select. Select Update BIOS from 3.
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... Managing and updating your data or system. This section explains how to configure your system, or prompted to ensure system compatibility and stability. ASUS M2N-MX SE PLUS 2-11 2.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that the computer can recognize these changes and record them in the ...you see on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. The Setup program is designed to make your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for most conditions to enter Setup after changing any of the SPI chip. This ...
... Managing and updating your data or system. This section explains how to configure your system, or prompted to ensure system compatibility and stability. ASUS M2N-MX SE PLUS 2-11 2.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that the computer can recognize these changes and record them in the ...you see on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. The Setup program is designed to make your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for most conditions to enter Setup after changing any of the SPI chip. This ...
