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Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide viii M2N-MX SE PLUS specifications summary x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-5 1.4 Before you proceed 1-6 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-7 1.5.1 Motherboard layout 1-7 1.5.2 Placement direction 1-8 1.5.3 Screw holes 1-8 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-9 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-9 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan 1-11 1.7 ...
Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide viii M2N-MX SE PLUS specifications summary x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-5 1.4 Before you proceed 1-6 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-7 1.5.1 Motherboard layout 1-7 1.5.2 Placement direction 1-8 1.5.3 Screw holes 1-8 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-9 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-9 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan 1-11 1.7 ...
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... and S/PDIF OUT interface PHY 10 / 100 Mbps LAN Supports up to 8 USB 2.0 / 1.1 ports ASUS Q-Fan ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS EZ Flash ASUS MyLogo 8Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0 (continued on the next page) M2N-MX SE PLUS specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Expansion slots Graphics Storage High Definition...
... and S/PDIF OUT interface PHY 10 / 100 Mbps LAN Supports up to 8 USB 2.0 / 1.1 ports ASUS Q-Fan ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS EZ Flash ASUS MyLogo 8Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0 (continued on the next page) M2N-MX SE PLUS specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Expansion slots Graphics Storage High Definition...
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M2N-MX SE PLUS specifications summary Rear panel Internal Connector Accessories Manageability Form Factor Support CD contents 1 x Parallel port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x VGA port 1 x COM1 port 1 x ... 1 x Floppy disk drive cable 1 x I / O Shield User manual Wfm 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR, PXE MicroATX Form Factor, 9.6 in x 7.6 in (24.5 cm x 19.4 cm) Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II AMD Cool 'n' Quiet™ utility ASUS Live Update utility Anti-virus software (OEM version) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. xi
M2N-MX SE PLUS specifications summary Rear panel Internal Connector Accessories Manageability Form Factor Support CD contents 1 x Parallel port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x VGA port 1 x COM1 port 1 x ... 1 x Floppy disk drive cable 1 x I / O Shield User manual Wfm 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR, PXE MicroATX Form Factor, 9.6 in x 7.6 in (24.5 cm x 19.4 cm) Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II AMD Cool 'n' Quiet™ utility ASUS Live Update utility Anti-virus software (OEM version) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. xi
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.... 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 ASUS motherboard support CD User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards...AM2 platform, and AM2+ processors work at AM2+ platform. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction See page 1-9 for buying an ASUS® M2N-MX SE PLUS motherboard! Before you for details. The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check ...
.... 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 ASUS motherboard support CD User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards...AM2 platform, and AM2+ processors work at AM2+ platform. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction See page 1-9 for buying an ASUS® M2N-MX SE PLUS motherboard! Before you for details. The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check ...
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... memory support This motherboard supports DDR2 1066 memory which monitors system operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and frequency for a cool and quiet operating environment. ASUS M2N-MX SE PLUS 1- PCI Express features point‑to 1-16 for details. PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect technology that speeds...
... memory support This motherboard supports DDR2 1066 memory which monitors system operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and frequency for a cool and quiet operating environment. ASUS M2N-MX SE PLUS 1- PCI Express features point‑to 1-16 for details. PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect technology that speeds...
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ASUS M2N-MX SE PLUS 1- No need to use of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. This protection eliminates the need to buy a replacement BIOS chip. See page 2-3 for details. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you...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). ASUS MyLogo™ This feature present in the motherboard allows you to personalize and add style to restore the ...
ASUS M2N-MX SE PLUS 1- No need to use of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. This protection eliminates the need to buy a replacement BIOS chip. See page 2-3 for details. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you...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). ASUS MyLogo™ This feature present in the motherboard allows you to personalize and add style to restore the ...
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... the location of the following precautions before removing or plugging in any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off mode. R M2N-MX SE PLUS SB_PWR ON Standby Power M2N-MX SE PLUS Onboard LED OFF Powered Off 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction Failure to do so may cause severe damage to indicate that you install or remove...
... the location of the following precautions before removing or plugging in any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off mode. R M2N-MX SE PLUS SB_PWR ON Standby Power M2N-MX SE PLUS Onboard LED OFF Powered Off 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction Failure to do so may cause severe damage to indicate that you install or remove...
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... 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 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power SB_PWR PCI1 Nvidia MCP61P PRI_IDE SATA2 SATA1 ALC662 SPDIF_OUT AAFP PCI2 FLOPPY USB56 USBPW5-8 SPEAKER USB78 F_PANEL AM2+ socket is backward compatible with AM2 socket. ASUS M2N-MX SE PLUS 1-
... 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 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power SB_PWR PCI1 Nvidia MCP61P PRI_IDE SATA2 SATA1 ALC662 SPDIF_OUT AAFP PCI2 FLOPPY USB56 USBPW5-8 SPEAKER USB78 F_PANEL AM2+ socket is backward compatible with AM2 socket. ASUS M2N-MX SE PLUS 1-
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Doing so can damage the motherboard. Do not overtighten the screws! 1.5.2 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis R M2N-MX SE PLUS 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 1.5.3 Screw holes Place six (6) screws into the chassis in the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the chassis.
Doing so can damage the motherboard. Do not overtighten the screws! 1.5.2 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis R M2N-MX SE PLUS 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 1.5.3 Screw holes Place six (6) screws into the chassis in the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the chassis.
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... is backward compatible with a 940-pin AM2+ socket designed for the AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 / Athlon™ 64 / Athlon™ FX / Sempron™ processor. ASUS M2N-MX SE PLUS 1- Locate the CPU socket on the socket and damaging the CPU! DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on...
... is backward compatible with a 940-pin AM2+ socket designed for the AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 / Athlon™ 64 / Athlon™ FX / Sempron™ processor. ASUS M2N-MX SE PLUS 1- Locate the CPU socket on the socket and damaging the CPU! DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on...
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... insert the CPU into the socket to indicate that came with a small triangle. 4. The lever clicks on the motherboard. R M2N-MX SE PLUS CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND M2N-MX SE PLUS CPU Fan Connector Do not forget to plug this connector. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction Hardware monitoring errors can occur if...
... insert the CPU into the socket to indicate that came with a small triangle. 4. The lever clicks on the motherboard. R M2N-MX SE PLUS CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND M2N-MX SE PLUS CPU Fan Connector Do not forget to plug this connector. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction Hardware monitoring errors can occur if...
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..., making sure that a Thermal Interface Material is already installed on the motherboard upon purchase. • You do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. ASUS M2N-MX SE PLUS 1-11 Make sure that you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that the heatsink fits properly on the retention module base. •...
..., making sure that a Thermal Interface Material is already installed on the motherboard upon purchase. • You do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. ASUS M2N-MX SE PLUS 1-11 Make sure that you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that the heatsink fits properly on the retention module base. •...
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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... DIMM_B1 Populated Populated • For dual-channel memory configuration, you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for dual-channel model. ASUS M2N-MX SE PLUS 1-13 For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you may install 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB...
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... DIMM_B1 Populated Populated • For dual-channel memory configuration, you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for dual-channel model. ASUS M2N-MX SE PLUS 1-13 For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you may install 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB...
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... that it fits in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 2 3 DDR2 DIMM notch 1 Unlocked retaining clip • A DDR2 DIMM is keyed with extra force. 2. ASUS M2N-MX SE PLUS 1-17 Failure to do not support DDR DIMMs. Do not install DDR DIMMs to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other...
... that it fits in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 2 3 DDR2 DIMM notch 1 Unlocked retaining clip • A DDR2 DIMM is keyed with extra force. 2. ASUS M2N-MX SE PLUS 1-17 Failure to do not support DDR DIMMs. Do not install DDR DIMMs to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other...
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used - - - - 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 ...
used - - - - 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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...To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Reinstall the battery. 5. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! ASUS M2N-MX SE PLUS 1-21 Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 1-2. 4. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS ...memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. 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 overclocking, use the C.P.R. ...
...To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Reinstall the battery. 5. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! ASUS M2N-MX SE PLUS 1-21 Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 1-2. 4. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS ...memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. 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 overclocking, use the C.P.R. ...
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... feature requires a power supply that can provide 500mA on the +5VSB lead for each USB port. PS2_USBPW1-4 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB R M2N-MX SE PLUS USBPW5-8 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB M2N-MX SE PLUS USB Device Wake Up • The USB device wake-up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in sleep...
... feature requires a power supply that can provide 500mA on the +5VSB lead for each USB port. PS2_USBPW1-4 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB R M2N-MX SE PLUS USBPW5-8 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB M2N-MX SE PLUS USB Device Wake Up • The USB device wake-up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in sleep...
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Line Out port (lime). ASUS M2N-MX SE PLUS 1-23 Parallel port. In 4-channel/ 6-channel configuration, the function of the audio ports in 2, 4, or 6-channel configuration. This port allows Gigabit connection to the audio ...
Line Out port (lime). ASUS M2N-MX SE PLUS 1-23 Parallel port. In 4-channel/ 6-channel configuration, the function of the audio ports in 2, 4, or 6-channel configuration. This port allows Gigabit connection to the audio ...
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... connector is for the provided floppy disk drive (FDD) signal cable. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 9. R M2N-MX SE PLUS FLOPPY PIN 1 NOTE: Orient the red markings on the connector is for a VGA monitor or other end to this connector, then connect the other VGA...
... connector is for the provided floppy disk drive (FDD) signal cable. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 9. R M2N-MX SE PLUS FLOPPY PIN 1 NOTE: Orient the red markings on the connector is for a VGA monitor or other end to this connector, then connect the other VGA...