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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 System memory 1-13 1.7.1 Overview 1-13 1.7.2 Memory ...
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 System memory 1-13 1.7.1 Overview 1-13 1.7.2 Memory ...
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M2N-MX SE PLUS specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Expansion slots Graphics Storage High Definition... enables simultaneous 32-bit and 64-bit Supports AMD Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology AMD Live!™ Ready *This motherboard supports both AM2+ and AM2 processors, but AM2 processors work at AM2 platform, and AM2+ processors work at AM2...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...
M2N-MX SE PLUS specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Expansion slots Graphics Storage High Definition... enables simultaneous 32-bit and 64-bit Supports AMD Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology AMD Live!™ Ready *This motherboard supports both AM2+ and AM2 processors, but AM2 processors work at AM2 platform, and AM2+ processors work at AM2...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...
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... the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your package with AM2 CPU socket, but the AM2 processors work at AM2 platform, and AM2+ processors work at AM2+ platform. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction Before you for buying an ASUS® M2N-MX SE PLUS motherboard! See page 1-9 for the following items. Motherboard ASUS M2N-MX SE PLUS motherboard Cables 1 x Serial ATA signal cables 1 x Serial ATA power cable...
... the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your package with AM2 CPU socket, but the AM2 processors work at AM2 platform, and AM2+ processors work at AM2+ platform. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction Before you for buying an ASUS® M2N-MX SE PLUS motherboard! See page 1-9 for the following items. Motherboard ASUS M2N-MX SE PLUS motherboard Cables 1 x Serial ATA signal cables 1 x Serial ATA power cable...
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... with existing PCI specifications. Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology The motherboard supports next-generation SATA hard drives based on the next generation memory technology. ASUS M2N-MX SE PLUS 1- AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology This motherboard supports the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology, which provides great...PCI Express interface. See page 1-20 for Serial ATA 3Gb/s. DDR2 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. PCI Express features point...
... with existing PCI specifications. Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology The motherboard supports next-generation SATA hard drives based on the next generation memory technology. ASUS M2N-MX SE PLUS 1- AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology This motherboard supports the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology, which provides great...PCI Express interface. See page 1-20 for Serial ATA 3Gb/s. DDR2 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. PCI Express features point...
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... not fit in only one correct orientation. ASUS M2N-MX SE PLUS 1- DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to a 90°-100° angle. Socket lever Make sure that the socket lever is lifted up to prevent bending the connectors on the motherboard. Make sure you use a CPU is backward compatible with a 940-pin AM2+ socket...
... not fit in only one correct orientation. ASUS M2N-MX SE PLUS 1- DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to a 90°-100° angle. Socket lever Make sure that the socket lever is lifted up to prevent bending the connectors on the motherboard. Make sure you use a CPU is backward compatible with a 940-pin AM2+ socket...
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...the CPU. 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 you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! When the CPU is locked. 6. Connect the CPU fan...socket corner with the heatsink package. 7. The lever clicks on the motherboard. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket until it is in one correct orientation. Small triangle Gold triangle The CPU fits only in place, push down the socket lever to prevent ...
...the CPU. 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 you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! When the CPU is locked. 6. Connect the CPU fan...socket corner with the heatsink package. 7. The lever clicks on the motherboard. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket until it is in one correct orientation. Small triangle Gold triangle The CPU fits only in place, push down the socket lever to prevent ...
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... is already installed on top of the installed CPU, making sure that you install the heatsink and fan assembly. ASUS M2N-MX SE PLUS 1-11 Place the heatsink on the motherboard upon purchase. • You do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. Follow these steps to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you use only qualified heatsink and...
... is already installed on top of the installed CPU, making sure that you install the heatsink and fan assembly. ASUS M2N-MX SE PLUS 1-11 Place the heatsink on the motherboard upon purchase. • You do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. Follow these steps to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you use only qualified heatsink and...
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...damage the motherboard components. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors. These are not jumpers! Only CPU Fan connector...motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the system chassis. R M2N-MX SE PLUS CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND CHA_ FAN Rotation +12V GND M2N-MX SE PLUS Fan Connectors 5. 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 4. CPU...
...damage the motherboard components. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors. These are not jumpers! Only CPU Fan connector...motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the system chassis. R M2N-MX SE PLUS CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND CHA_ FAN Rotation +12V GND M2N-MX SE PLUS Fan Connectors 5. 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 4. CPU...
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.... Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M2N-MX SE PLUS 2-31 Smart Q-Fan Function [Disabled] Allows you do not wish to display the detected speed. 2.5.5 Hardware Monitor Hardware Monitor CPU Temperature [51ºC/123.5ºF] MB Temperature [36ºC/96.5ºF] CPU Fan Speed (RPM) [3325RPM] Chassis ...186;C/xxxºF] MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard and CPU temperatures. Chassis Fan1 Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A] or [Ignored] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and ...
.... Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M2N-MX SE PLUS 2-31 Smart Q-Fan Function [Disabled] Allows you do not wish to display the detected speed. 2.5.5 Hardware Monitor Hardware Monitor CPU Temperature [51ºC/123.5ºF] MB Temperature [36ºC/96.5ºF] CPU Fan Speed (RPM) [3325RPM] Chassis ...186;C/xxxºF] MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard and CPU temperatures. Chassis Fan1 Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A] or [Ignored] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and ...
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... keep your computer in a Windows® environment. ASUS InstAll - ASUS Cool 'n' Quiet Utility Installs ASUS Cool 'n' Quiet utility. 3- Chapter 3: Software support 3.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of...
... keep your computer in a Windows® environment. ASUS InstAll - ASUS Cool 'n' Quiet Utility Installs ASUS Cool 'n' Quiet utility. 3- Chapter 3: Software support 3.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of...