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... LOSS OF USE OR DATA, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. 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. All Rights Reserved. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT ...
... LOSS OF USE OR DATA, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. 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. All Rights Reserved. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT ...
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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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M2N-MX SE PLUS specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Expansion slots Graphics Storage High Definition Audio LAN USB Special features BIOS features Supports AMD® socket AM2+ / ... ALC662 High Definition Audio 6-channel CODEC Supports Jack-detect, Multi-Streaming 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 LAN USB Special features BIOS features Supports AMD® socket AM2+ / ... ALC662 High Definition Audio 6-channel CODEC Supports Jack-detect, Multi-Streaming 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)
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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 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.
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... carrying data in packets. ASUS M2N-MX SE PLUS 1- AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology This motherboard supports the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology, which provides great performance for 3D graphics and other memory demanding applications on the new SATA 3Gb/s storage specification. PCI Express features point... Shader Model 3.0, and PCI Express interface. This high speed interface is software compatible with existing PCI specifications. DDR2 memory support This motherboard supports DDR2 1066 memory which monitors system operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and frequency for ...
... carrying data in packets. ASUS M2N-MX SE PLUS 1- AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology This motherboard supports the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology, which provides great performance for 3D graphics and other memory demanding applications on the new SATA 3Gb/s storage specification. PCI Express features point... Shader Model 3.0, and PCI Express interface. This high speed interface is software compatible with existing PCI specifications. DDR2 memory support This motherboard supports DDR2 1066 memory which monitors system operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and frequency for ...
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... buying expensive additional LAN cards. See page 1-23 for details. See pages 1-28 for details. 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 1.1 to a fast 480 Mbps on your network or broadband connection with USB 1.1. High...
... buying expensive additional LAN cards. See page 1-23 for details. See pages 1-28 for details. 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 1.1 to a fast 480 Mbps on your network or broadband connection with USB 1.1. High...
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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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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 using these connectors is backward ... to configure RAID 0, 1, and JBOD, refer to 300 MB/s data transfer rate, faster than the standard parallel ATA with Serial ATA 1.5Gb/s specification. The current Serial ATA I interface allows up to 150 MB/s data transfer rate while Serial ATA II allows up to the RAID manual in the...
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 using these connectors is backward ... to configure RAID 0, 1, and JBOD, refer to 300 MB/s data transfer rate, faster than the standard parallel ATA with Serial ATA 1.5Gb/s specification. The current Serial ATA I interface allows up to 150 MB/s data transfer rate while Serial ATA II allows up to the RAID manual in the...
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... in connector (4-pin CD) These connectors allow you to 480 Mbps connection speed. R M2N-MX SE PLUS CD (black) 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 receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD...
... in connector (4-pin CD) These connectors allow you to 480 Mbps connection speed. R M2N-MX SE PLUS CD (black) 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 receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD...
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... to use an ATX 12 V Specification 2.0‑compliant power supply unit (PSU) with a higher power rating if you intend to install additional devices. 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...
... to use an ATX 12 V Specification 2.0‑compliant power supply unit (PSU) with a higher power rating if you intend to install additional devices. 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...
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...items on the screen. You cannot select an item that is highlighted when selected. Refer to "2.2.7 Pop-up window." 2.2.7 Pop-up window Scroll bar ASUS M2N-MX SE PLUS 2-13 Use [+] or [-] to select a field. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A...window Select a menu item then press to display a list of options. 2.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that item. 2.2.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of a menu screen when there are items that do...
...items on the screen. You cannot select an item that is highlighted when selected. Refer to "2.2.7 Pop-up window." 2.2.7 Pop-up window Scroll bar ASUS M2N-MX SE PLUS 2-13 Use [+] or [-] to select a field. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A...window Select a menu item then press to display a list of options. 2.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that item. 2.2.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of a menu screen when there are items that do...
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... the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and SMART monitoring). 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.
... the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and SMART monitoring). 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.
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... options: [Disabled] [Auto] Block (Multi-sector Transfer) M [Auto] Enables or disables data multi-sectors transfers. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS M2N-MX SE PLUS 2-17 Auto: Enables LBA Mode if the device supports it and the device is installed in the system. Type [Auto] Selects the type of SATA...Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Enables or disables the LBA mode. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. When set to Auto, the data transfer from and to Auto enables the LBA mode if the device supports this ...
... options: [Disabled] [Auto] Block (Multi-sector Transfer) M [Auto] Enables or disables data multi-sectors transfers. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS M2N-MX SE PLUS 2-17 Auto: Enables LBA Mode if the device supports it and the device is installed in the system. Type [Auto] Selects the type of SATA...Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Enables or disables the LBA mode. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. When set to Auto, the data transfer from and to Auto enables the LBA mode if the device supports this ...
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...AMD Sempron(tm) Processor 3200+ : 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 Configuration options: [Auto] [SWDMA0] [SWDMA1] [SWDMA2] [MWDMA0] [MWDMA1] [MWDMA2... Technology. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.3.7 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode.
...AMD Sempron(tm) Processor 3200+ : 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 Configuration options: [Auto] [SWDMA0] [SWDMA1] [SWDMA2] [MWDMA0] [MWDMA1] [MWDMA2... Technology. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.3.7 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode.
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... detected, the item shows None. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is enabled. Configuration options: [HiSpeed] [Full Speed] ASUS M2N-MX SE PLUS 2-27 When set to [PCI Device], the specific IRQ is free for use of USB devices at startup. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] Allows you to configure...
... detected, the item shows None. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is enabled. Configuration options: [HiSpeed] [Full Speed] ASUS M2N-MX SE PLUS 2-27 When set to [PCI Device], the specific IRQ is free for use of USB devices at startup. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] Allows you to configure...
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...APIC Support [Enabled] Allows you to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M2N-MX SE PLUS 2-29 When set to enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in the...Advanced Power Management (APM). Select an item then press to add more tables for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 2.0 specifications. 2.5 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for system suspend. Configuration options: [S1 (POS)...
...APIC Support [Enabled] Allows you to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M2N-MX SE PLUS 2-29 When set to enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in the...Advanced Power Management (APM). Select an item then press to add more tables for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 2.0 specifications. 2.5 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for system suspend. Configuration options: [S1 (POS)...
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... the chassis fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). Smart Q-Fan Function [Disabled] Allows you do not wish to the chassis, the specific field shows N/A. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M2N-MX SE PLUS 2-31 2.5.5 Hardware Monitor Hardware Monitor CPU Temperature [51ºC/123.5ºF] MB Temperature [36ºC/96.5ºF] CPU Fan Speed (RPM)... detects and displays the CPU fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). 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.
... the chassis fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). Smart Q-Fan Function [Disabled] Allows you do not wish to the chassis, the specific field shows N/A. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M2N-MX SE PLUS 2-31 2.5.5 Hardware Monitor Hardware Monitor CPU Temperature [51ºC/123.5ºF] MB Temperature [36ºC/96.5ºF] CPU Fan Speed (RPM)... detects and displays the CPU fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). 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.
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Click an icon to display the ASUS contact information. ASUS M2N-MX SE PLUS 3- Motherboard Info Displays the general specifications of the support CD. 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. 3.2.6 ASUS Contact information Click the Contact tab to display the specified information.
Click an icon to display the ASUS contact information. ASUS M2N-MX SE PLUS 3- Motherboard Info Displays the general specifications of the support CD. 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. 3.2.6 ASUS Contact information Click the Contact tab to display the specified information.