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... extended if: (1) the product is defaced or missing. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL ...USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. Product warranty or service will not be...
... extended if: (1) the product is defaced or missing. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL ...USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. Product warranty or service will not be...
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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 Audio...
... 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 Audio...
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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 PS / 2 ... 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 PS / 2 ... 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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... (RAID 0, RAID 1, and JBOD) for four SATA connectors. This high speed interface is software compatible with existing PCI specifications. The onboard NVIDIA® nForce 430 MCP southbridge allows RAID 0, RAID 1, and JBOD configurations for Serial ATA 3Gb/s. ...ASUS M2N-MX SE PLUS 1- DDR2 memory support This motherboard supports DDR2 1066 memory which monitors system operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and frequency for details. PCI Express features point‑to 1-16 for 3D graphics and other memory demanding applications on the new SATA 3Gb/s storage specification...
... (RAID 0, RAID 1, and JBOD) for four SATA connectors. This high speed interface is software compatible with existing PCI specifications. The onboard NVIDIA® nForce 430 MCP southbridge allows RAID 0, RAID 1, and JBOD configurations for Serial ATA 3Gb/s. ...ASUS M2N-MX SE PLUS 1- DDR2 memory support This motherboard supports DDR2 1066 memory which monitors system operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and frequency for details. PCI Express features point‑to 1-16 for 3D graphics and other memory demanding applications on the new SATA 3Gb/s storage specification...
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... USB 1.1. See pages 1-28 for details. 10 / 100 Mbps LAN Easy connectivity to your PC! USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from the 12 Mbps bandwidth on USB 2.0. Allows you crystal sound effect. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction The onboard 6-channel HD audio...
... USB 1.1. See pages 1-28 for details. 10 / 100 Mbps LAN Easy connectivity to your PC! USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from the 12 Mbps bandwidth on USB 2.0. Allows you crystal sound effect. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction The onboard 6-channel HD audio...
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The figure shows a graphics card installed on a PCI slot. 1.8.4 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard has supports PCI Express x16 graphic cards that comply with PCI Express specifications. The figure shows a LAN card installed on the PCI Express x16 slot. 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.8.3 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications.
The figure shows a graphics card installed on a PCI slot. 1.8.4 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard has supports PCI Express x16 graphic cards that comply with PCI Express specifications. The figure shows a LAN card installed on the PCI Express x16 slot. 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.8.3 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications.
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... set to 300 MB/s data transfer rate, faster than the standard parallel ATA with Serial ATA 1.5Gb/s specification. SATA2 GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND R M2N-MX SE PLUS SATA1 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND M2N-MX SE PLUS SATA Connectors Install the Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack1 before...
... set to 300 MB/s data transfer rate, faster than the standard parallel ATA with Serial ATA 1.5Gb/s specification. SATA2 GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND R M2N-MX SE PLUS SATA1 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND M2N-MX SE PLUS SATA Connectors Install the Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack1 before...
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...) Right Audio Channel Ground Ground Left Audio Channel M2N-MX SE PLUS Internal Audio Connector 1-28 Chapter 1: Product introduction These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install ...
...) Right Audio Channel Ground Ground Left Audio Channel M2N-MX SE PLUS Internal Audio Connector 1-28 Chapter 1: Product introduction These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install ...
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... these connectors in only one orientation. EATX12V EATXPWR +12V DC GND +12V DC GND +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby R M2N-MX SE PLUS Power OK Ground +5 Volts Ground +5 Volts Ground +3 Volts M2N-MX SE PLUS ATX Power Connector +3 Volts Ground +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts Ground Ground Ground PSON# Ground -12 Volts +3 Volts 1-30 Chapter ...; We recommend that you use a PSU with higher power output when configuring a system with a higher power rating if you use an ATX 12 V Specification 2.0‑compliant power supply unit (PSU) with a minimum of 300 W. 10.
... these connectors in only one orientation. EATX12V EATXPWR +12V DC GND +12V DC GND +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby R M2N-MX SE PLUS Power OK Ground +5 Volts Ground +5 Volts Ground +3 Volts M2N-MX SE PLUS ATX Power Connector +3 Volts Ground +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts Ground Ground Ground PSON# Ground -12 Volts +3 Volts 1-30 Chapter ...; We recommend that you use a PSU with higher power output when configuring a system with a higher power rating if you use an ATX 12 V Specification 2.0‑compliant power supply unit (PSU) with a minimum of 300 W. 10.
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... bar have their respective menu items. Main menu items 2.2.5 Sub-menu items Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to display a pop-up window Scroll bar ASUS M2N-MX SE PLUS 2-13 Advanced Chipset settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in the sections below may cause system to configure system time. Configure DRAM Timing by SPD Memory... description of a menu screen when there are items that menu. Use [+] or [-] to malfunction. 2.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that do not fit on the screen.
... bar have their respective menu items. Main menu items 2.2.5 Sub-menu items Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to display a pop-up window Scroll bar ASUS M2N-MX SE PLUS 2-13 Advanced Chipset settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in the sections below may cause system to configure system time. Configure DRAM Timing by SPD Memory... description of a menu screen when there are items that menu. Use [+] or [-] to malfunction. 2.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that do not fit on the screen.
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... [Disabled], the data transfer from and to the device occurs one sector at a time if the device supports multi-sector transfer feature. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Select CDROM if you are not user-configurable. Select ARMD (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your device is installed in the...
... [Disabled], the data transfer from and to the device occurs one sector at a time if the device supports multi-sector transfer feature. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Select CDROM if you are not user-configurable. Select ARMD (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your device is installed in the...
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...Auto: Enables LBA Mode if the device supports it and the device is a separate sub-menu for each SATA device. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. These items show N/A if no IDE device is either a ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive. Select ... sector at a time if the device supports multi-sector transfer feature. Type [Auto] Selects the type of IDE drive. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS M2N-MX SE PLUS 2-17 There is not already formatted with LBA mode disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Block (Multi-sector Transfer) M [Auto] Enables or disables...
...Auto: Enables LBA Mode if the device supports it and the device is a separate sub-menu for each SATA device. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. These items show N/A if no IDE device is either a ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive. Select ... sector at a time if the device supports multi-sector transfer feature. Type [Auto] Selects the type of IDE drive. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS M2N-MX SE PLUS 2-17 There is not already formatted with LBA mode disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Block (Multi-sector Transfer) M [Auto] Enables or disables...
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Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.3.7 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. Configuration options: ...+ : 1800MHz : 1 System Memory Usable Size: 384MB AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory 2-18 Chapter 2: BIOS setup PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. Configuration options:...
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.3.7 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. Configuration options: ...+ : 1800MHz : 1 System Memory Usable Size: 384MB AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory 2-18 Chapter 2: BIOS setup PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. Configuration options:...
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... Device], the specific IRQ is free for use of USB devices at startup. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] Allows you to configure the USB 2.0 controller in this menu allows you to enable or disable support for legacy ISA devices. Configuration options: [HiSpeed] [Full Speed] ASUS M2N-MX SE PLUS 2-27 Select an...
... Device], the specific IRQ is free for use of USB devices at startup. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] Allows you to configure the USB 2.0 controller in this menu allows you to enable or disable support for legacy ISA devices. Configuration options: [HiSpeed] [Full Speed] ASUS M2N-MX SE PLUS 2-27 Select an...
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...] ASUS M2N-MX SE PLUS 2-29 2.5 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to select the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) state to be used for System Suspend. 2.5.1 Suspend Mode [Auto] Allows you to change the settings for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 2.0 specifications.... display the configuration options. Select an item then press to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.3 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable...
...] ASUS M2N-MX SE PLUS 2-29 2.5 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to select the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) state to be used for System Suspend. 2.5.1 Suspend Mode [Auto] Allows you to change the settings for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 2.0 specifications.... display the configuration options. Select an item then press to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.3 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable...
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... detected temperatures. Select Ignored if you to the chassis, the specific field shows N/A. If the fan is not connected to enable or disable the ASUS Q-Fan feature that smartly adjusts the fan speeds for more efficient system operation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M2N-MX SE PLUS 2-31 CPU Fan Speed (RPM) [xxxxRPM] or [N/A] or [Ignored] The...
... detected temperatures. Select Ignored if you to the chassis, the specific field shows N/A. If the fan is not connected to enable or disable the ASUS Q-Fan feature that smartly adjusts the fan speeds for more efficient system operation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M2N-MX SE PLUS 2-31 CPU Fan Speed (RPM) [xxxxRPM] or [N/A] or [Ignored] The...
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Motherboard Info Displays the general specifications of the support CD. ASUS M2N-MX SE PLUS 3- You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide. 3.2.7 Other information The icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the motherboard. Click an icon to display the ASUS contact information. 3.2.6 ASUS Contact information Click the Contact tab to display the specified information.
Motherboard Info Displays the general specifications of the support CD. ASUS M2N-MX SE PLUS 3- You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide. 3.2.7 Other information The icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the motherboard. Click an icon to display the ASUS contact information. 3.2.6 ASUS Contact information Click the Contact tab to display the specified information.