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... Monitor 2-31 2.6 Boot menu 2-32 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority 2-32 2.6.2 Hard Disk Drives 2-32 2.6.3 Boot Settings Configuration 2-33 2.6.4 Security 2-34 2.7 Exit menu 2-36 Chapter 3: Software support 3.1 Installing an operating system 3-2 3.2 Support CD information 3-2 3.2.1 Running the support CD 3-2 3.2.2 Drivers menu 3-3 3.2.3 Utilities menu 3-4 3.2.4 Make Disk menu 3-5 3.2.5 Manual menu 3-6 3.2.6 ASUS Contact information 3-7 3.2.7 Other information 3-7 3.3 Creating a RAID driver disk 3-9
... Monitor 2-31 2.6 Boot menu 2-32 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority 2-32 2.6.2 Hard Disk Drives 2-32 2.6.3 Boot Settings Configuration 2-33 2.6.4 Security 2-34 2.7 Exit menu 2-36 Chapter 3: Software support 3.1 Installing an operating system 3-2 3.2 Support CD information 3-2 3.2.1 Running the support CD 3-2 3.2.2 Drivers menu 3-3 3.2.3 Utilities menu 3-4 3.2.4 Make Disk menu 3-5 3.2.5 Manual menu 3-6 3.2.6 ASUS Contact information 3-7 3.2.7 Other information 3-7 3.3 Creating a RAID driver disk 3-9
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... your dealer. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 3: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters...
... your dealer. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 3: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters...
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...-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...
...-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...
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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 keyboard port 1 x PS / 2 mouse port 5.1-channel Audio I/O ports 2 x USB 2.0 connector supports additional 4 USB 2.0 ports..., 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 keyboard port 1 x PS / 2 mouse port 5.1-channel Audio I/O ports 2 x USB 2.0 connector supports additional 4 USB 2.0 ports..., 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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This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction
This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction
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... 1-9 for buying an ASUS® M2N-MX SE PLUS motherboard! AM2+ CPU socket is damaged or missing, contact 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 ASUS motherboard support CD User guide...
... 1-9 for buying an ASUS® M2N-MX SE PLUS motherboard! AM2+ CPU socket is damaged or missing, contact 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 ASUS motherboard support CD User guide...
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.... PCI Express features point‑to 1-16 for a cool and quiet operating environment. See page 1-20 for four SATA connectors. ASUS M2N-MX SE PLUS 1- The onboard NVIDIA® nForce 430 MCP southbridge allows RAID 0, RAID 1, and JBOD configurations for details. The NVIDIA® ...new SATA 3Gb/s storage specification. Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology The motherboard supports next-generation SATA hard drives based on the next generation memory technology. DDR2 memory support This motherboard supports DDR2 1066 memory which monitors system operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage ...
.... PCI Express features point‑to 1-16 for a cool and quiet operating environment. See page 1-20 for four SATA connectors. ASUS M2N-MX SE PLUS 1- The onboard NVIDIA® nForce 430 MCP southbridge allows RAID 0, RAID 1, and JBOD configurations for details. The NVIDIA® ...new SATA 3Gb/s storage specification. Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology The motherboard supports next-generation SATA hard drives based on the next generation memory technology. DDR2 memory support This motherboard supports DDR2 1066 memory which monitors system operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage ...
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... Flash, you to restore the original BIOS data from a floppy disk. ASUS M2N-MX SE PLUS 1- ASUS Q-Fan technology The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly adjusts the fan speeds according to the system loading to use of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to...on the use a DOS-based utility or boot from the support CD in the motherboard allows you to personalize and add style to your system with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). See page 2-6 for details. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union's ...
... Flash, you to restore the original BIOS data from a floppy disk. ASUS M2N-MX SE PLUS 1- ASUS Q-Fan technology The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly adjusts the fan speeds according to the system loading to use of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to...on the use a DOS-based utility or boot from the support CD in the motherboard allows you to personalize and add style to your system with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). See page 2-6 for details. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union's ...
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...-6E1K AL7E8E63J-6E1 NT256T64UH4A1FY-3C NT512T64U88A1BY-3C CL Brand SS/DS Component DIMM support AB 5 PSC DS A3R12E3GEF637BLC5N • • 5 PSC DS A3R12E3JFF717B9A01 ...512MB ADATA M2OAD2G3H3166I1B52 N/A ADATA SS 2G ADATA M20AD2H3J4170I1B53 N/A ADATA DS Component E5116AF-5C-E DIMM support AB • • HYB18T512800AF3733336550 • • D6408TLRAGL37U • • K4T56083QF-GCD5...• Side(s): SS - B - Single-sided DS - Supports one module inserted in any slot for the latest memory Qualified Vendor List (QVL). 1-16 Chapter ...
...-6E1K AL7E8E63J-6E1 NT256T64UH4A1FY-3C NT512T64U88A1BY-3C CL Brand SS/DS Component DIMM support AB 5 PSC DS A3R12E3GEF637BLC5N • • 5 PSC DS A3R12E3JFF717B9A01 ...512MB ADATA M2OAD2G3H3166I1B52 N/A ADATA SS 2G ADATA M20AD2H3J4170I1B53 N/A ADATA DS Component E5116AF-5C-E DIMM support AB • • HYB18T512800AF3733336550 • • D6408TLRAGL37U • • K4T56083QF-GCD5...• Side(s): SS - B - Single-sided DS - Supports one module inserted in any slot for the latest memory Qualified Vendor List (QVL). 1-16 Chapter ...
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... DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. ASUS M2N-MX SE PLUS 1-17 Failure to do not support DDR DIMMs. Do not install DDR DIMMs to both the motherboard and the components. 1. DO NOT force a DIMM into the 1 socket until the retaining clips ...
... DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. ASUS M2N-MX SE PLUS 1-17 Failure to do not support DDR DIMMs. Do not install DDR DIMMs to both the motherboard and the components. 1. DO NOT force a DIMM into the 1 socket until the retaining clips ...
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... the slots and the expansion cards that came with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that they support. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Keep the...
... the slots and the expansion cards that came with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that they support. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Keep the...
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... for this motherboard PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 A B C D used - - When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments; ASUS M2N-MX SE PLUS 1-19 IRQ assignments for ISA or PCI devices. otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system...
... for this motherboard PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 A B C D used - - When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments; ASUS M2N-MX SE PLUS 1-19 IRQ assignments for ISA or PCI devices. otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system...
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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. 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
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... 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 Serial ATA. • For detailed instructions on how to configure RAID 0, 1, and JBOD, refer to the RAID manual in the support CD. •...
... 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 Serial ATA. • For detailed instructions on how to configure RAID 0, 1, and JBOD, refer to the RAID manual in the support CD. •...
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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. Only CPU Fan connector supports Q-Fan function. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Connect the S/PDIF module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening ...
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. Only CPU Fan connector supports Q-Fan function. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Connect the S/PDIF module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening ...
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... damage the motherboard! 6. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card. 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 USB connectors (10-1 pin...
... damage the motherboard! 6. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card. 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 USB connectors (10-1 pin...
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...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 or AC`97 audio standard. ..., this connector. If you to this connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. 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 Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for details. 9.
...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 or AC`97 audio standard. ..., this connector. If you to this connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. 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 Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for details. 9.
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... is for the system power LED. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector. ASUS M2N-MX SE PLUS 1-31 PWR LED PWR BTN PLED+ PLEDPWR GND R M2N-MX SE PLUS F_PANEL IDELED+ IDELED- Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. The IDE LED...
... is for the system power LED. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector. ASUS M2N-MX SE PLUS 1-31 PWR LED PWR BTN PLED+ PLEDPWR GND R M2N-MX SE PLUS F_PANEL IDELED+ IDELED- Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. The IDE LED...
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...into the drive. Click Start, then select Run. Press , then follow screen instructions to the optical drive. ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a floppy disk or the motherboard support CD. 2. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press . d. b. c. Insert the Windows®...environment. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a bootable floppy disk, or the motherboard support CD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. 4. b. e. 2.1 Managing and updating your optical drive. ASUS EZ Flash: Updates the BIOS in case you to restore the BIOS in the ...
...into the drive. Click Start, then select Run. Press , then follow screen instructions to the optical drive. ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a floppy disk or the motherboard support CD. 2. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press . d. b. c. Insert the Windows®...environment. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a bootable floppy disk, or the motherboard support CD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. 4. b. e. 2.1 Managing and updating your optical drive. ASUS EZ Flash: Updates the BIOS in case you to restore the BIOS in the ...
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... copy the current BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to the floppy disk. Press . This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS file that the floppy disk is any user-... using the AFUDOS utility: • Make sure that you can use as shown. 1. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom Main filename Extension name 3. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. done Write to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file...
... copy the current BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to the floppy disk. Press . This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS file that the floppy disk is any user-... using the AFUDOS utility: • Make sure that you can use as shown. 1. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom Main filename Extension name 3. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. done Write to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file...