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...) User's manual Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update NVIDIA® MediaShield™ RAID Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in x 8.6 in (30.5 cm x 21.8 cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. xiii M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition specifications summary BIOS features Manageability Accessories Support CD Form factor 4 Mb BIOS ROM, AWARD BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.3 WOL by PME, WOR by PME, Chassis intrusion, PXE 1 x SLI bridge 1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66 cable 2 x SATA cables 1 x SATA power cable for 2 devices...
...) User's manual Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update NVIDIA® MediaShield™ RAID Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in x 8.6 in (30.5 cm x 21.8 cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. xiii M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition specifications summary BIOS features Manageability Accessories Support CD Form factor 4 Mb BIOS ROM, AWARD BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.3 WOL by PME, WOR by PME, Chassis intrusion, PXE 1 x SLI bridge 1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66 cable 2 x SATA cables 1 x SATA power cable for 2 devices...
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Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. Retail version only) AI Remote (Retail version only) ASUS motherboard support CD User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 1- Before you for two devices 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable I/O shield ASUS SLI™ Bridge 1 x ASUS Q-Connector Kit (USB, System panel; The motherboard delivers a host of new features...
Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. Retail version only) AI Remote (Retail version only) ASUS motherboard support CD User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 1- Before you for two devices 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable I/O shield ASUS SLI™ Bridge 1 x ASUS Q-Connector Kit (USB, System panel; The motherboard delivers a host of new features...
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... the bus speed and NVIDIA® SLI™ technology for details. The onboard NVIDIA nForce® 500 SLI™ MCP allows RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, RAID 5, and JBOD. This technology takes advantage of the PCI Express™ bus architecture and features intelligent hardware and software solutions that dynamically and automatically changes the CPU speed, voltage and amount of power depending on the SATA 3Gb/s storage specification. Serial ATA 3Gb/s RAID The motherboard supports the next-generation Serial ATA hard drives based...
... the bus speed and NVIDIA® SLI™ technology for details. The onboard NVIDIA nForce® 500 SLI™ MCP allows RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, RAID 5, and JBOD. This technology takes advantage of the PCI Express™ bus architecture and features intelligent hardware and software solutions that dynamically and automatically changes the CPU speed, voltage and amount of power depending on the SATA 3Gb/s storage specification. Serial ATA 3Gb/s RAID The motherboard supports the next-generation Serial ATA hard drives based...
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... high speed interface is backward compatible with USB 1.1. See page 2-22 for details. This function can only work under C-Media official driver. See page 2-22 and 2-27 for details. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 1- The IEEE 1394a interface allows up the PCI bus. USB 2.0 is software compatible with digital connectivity to powerful audio and speaker systems. See page 2-23 and 2-30 for details. USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed...
... high speed interface is backward compatible with USB 1.1. See page 2-22 for details. This function can only work under C-Media official driver. See page 2-22 and 2-27 for details. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 1- The IEEE 1394a interface allows up the PCI bus. USB 2.0 is software compatible with digital connectivity to powerful audio and speaker systems. See page 2-23 and 2-30 for details. USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed...
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... connection quick and accurate. ASUS Q-Connector The ASUS Q-Connector allows you to personalize and add style to launch the utility and update the BIOS without preparing a bootable diskette or using an OS-based flash utility. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 1- See page 5-9 and 5-10 for details. See page 4-9 for details. See page 4-5 for details. ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly adjusts the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to the system loading to connect or disconnect chassis front panel cables...
... connection quick and accurate. ASUS Q-Connector The ASUS Q-Connector allows you to personalize and add style to launch the utility and update the BIOS without preparing a bootable diskette or using an OS-based flash utility. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 1- See page 5-9 and 5-10 for details. See page 4-9 for details. See page 4-5 for details. ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly adjusts the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to the system loading to connect or disconnect chassis front panel cables...
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... the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard component. M2N-PLUS SLI ® SB_PWR ON M2N-PLUS SLI Onboard LED Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2- 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. The green LED lights up to indicate that the...
... the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard component. M2N-PLUS SLI ® SB_PWR ON M2N-PLUS SLI Onboard LED Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2- 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. The green LED lights up to indicate that the...
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... cards. Install the software drivers for later use . Remove the bracket opposite the slot that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments; See Chapter 4 for the card. 2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that you intend to the tables on BIOS setup. 2. Refer to use . 4. When using PCI cards on the slot. 5. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2-17 2.5 Expansion slots...
... cards. Install the software drivers for later use . Remove the bracket opposite the slot that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments; See Chapter 4 for the card. 2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that you intend to the tables on BIOS setup. 2. Refer to use . 4. When using PCI cards on the slot. 5. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2-17 2.5 Expansion slots...
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...that comply with PCI Express specifications. Mode Non-SLI mode Dual-graphics card in SLI mode PCIE x16_1 (Blue) slot Card Type Speed PCIe x16 graphics card x16 PCIe x16 graphics card x8 PCIe x16 graphics card x8 PCIE x16_2 (Black) slot Card type Speed NA - PCI Express x16_1 slot (blue) PCI Express x1 slot PCI Express x1 slot PCI slot PCI slot PCI Express x16_2 slot (black) • Connect a rear chassis fan to the chassis (CHA_FAN1) connector when using two graphics cards for details. • Due to chipset limitation, the black PCI Express x16 (PCIEX16_2) slot can run...
...that comply with PCI Express specifications. Mode Non-SLI mode Dual-graphics card in SLI mode PCIE x16_1 (Blue) slot Card Type Speed PCIe x16 graphics card x16 PCIe x16 graphics card x8 PCIe x16 graphics card x8 PCIE x16_2 (Black) slot Card type Speed NA - PCI Express x16_1 slot (blue) PCI Express x1 slot PCI Express x1 slot PCI slot PCI slot PCI Express x16_2 slot (black) • Connect a rear chassis fan to the chassis (CHA_FAN1) connector when using two graphics cards for details. • Due to chipset limitation, the black PCI Express x16 (PCIEX16_2) slot can run...
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... power mode) using the connected USB devices. See section 4.5.3 APM Configuration. Set this jumper to wake up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in sleep mode. 3. Set to +5VSB to wake up the computer when you wish to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) if you press a key on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in reduced power mode). This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 1A on the keyboard (the default value is [Disabled]). M2N-PLUS SLI...
... power mode) using the connected USB devices. See section 4.5.3 APM Configuration. Set this jumper to wake up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in sleep mode. 3. Set to +5VSB to wake up the computer when you wish to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) if you press a key on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in reduced power mode). This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 1A on the keyboard (the default value is [Disabled]). M2N-PLUS SLI...
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SEC_IDE PRI_IDE PIN 1 M2N-PLUS SLI IDE connectors 3. The RAID function of these connectors, enable the RAID Enable item in the SATA Configuration sub-menu in the BIOS. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors is backward compatible with Serial ATA 1.5 Gb/s specification. If you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, RAID 5, or JBOD configuration through the onboard NVIDIA® MediaShield™ controller. NVIDIA® nForce® 500 SLI Southbridge Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1 [red], SATA2 [red...
SEC_IDE PRI_IDE PIN 1 M2N-PLUS SLI IDE connectors 3. The RAID function of these connectors, enable the RAID Enable item in the SATA Configuration sub-menu in the BIOS. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors is backward compatible with Serial ATA 1.5 Gb/s specification. If you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, RAID 5, or JBOD configuration through the onboard NVIDIA® MediaShield™ controller. NVIDIA® nForce® 500 SLI Southbridge Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1 [red], SATA2 [red...
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... damage the motherboard! USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB 78, ASAP) These connectors are for a IEEE 1394a port. Connect the IEEE 1394a module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2-27 These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. M2N-PLUS SLI ® TPA2GND TPB2+12V GND TPA2+ GND TPB2+ +12V IE1394_2 1 M2N-PLUS SLI IEEE 1394a connector The IEEE...
... damage the motherboard! USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB 78, ASAP) These connectors are for a IEEE 1394a port. Connect the IEEE 1394a module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2-27 These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. M2N-PLUS SLI ® TPA2GND TPB2+12V GND TPA2+ GND TPB2+ +12V IE1394_2 1 M2N-PLUS SLI IEEE 1394a connector The IEEE...
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... supports legacy AC '97 audio standard. Connect one end of 600 W. • Do not forget to connect the 4-pin ATX +12 V power plug; Internal audio connector (4-pin CD) These connectors allow you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with a higher power output is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV-tuner, or MPEG card. M2N-PLUS SLI ® CD (black) Right Audio Channel Ground Ground Left Audio Channel M2N-PLUS SLI Internal audio connector ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition...
... supports legacy AC '97 audio standard. Connect one end of 600 W. • Do not forget to connect the 4-pin ATX +12 V power plug; Internal audio connector (4-pin CD) These connectors allow you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with a higher power output is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV-tuner, or MPEG card. M2N-PLUS SLI ® CD (black) Right Audio Channel Ground Ground Left Audio Channel M2N-PLUS SLI Internal audio connector ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition...
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... system power. M2N-PLUS SLI ® SPEAKER PANEL Speaker Ground Ground +5V Ground Reset Ground PWR RESET PWRSW PLED PLEDPLED+ IDE_LEDIDE_LED+ IDE_LED * Requires an ATX power supply. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF. • Reset button (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2-31 Pressing the power button turns the system on the BIOS settings. 13. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector...
... system power. M2N-PLUS SLI ® SPEAKER PANEL Speaker Ground Ground +5V Ground Reset Ground PWR RESET PWRSW PLED PLEDPLED+ IDE_LEDIDE_LED+ IDE_LED * Requires an ATX power supply. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF. • Reset button (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2-31 Pressing the power button turns the system on the BIOS settings. 13. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector...
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... connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The ASUS Update utility is copied to the corresponding sections for the Utilities screen menu. 3. Award BIOS Flash Utility (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk / USB flash disk, or the motherboard support CD.) 3. Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk in case you to: • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet • Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file •...
... connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The ASUS Update utility is copied to the corresponding sections for the Utilities screen menu. 3. Award BIOS Flash Utility (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk / USB flash disk, or the motherboard support CD.) 3. Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk in case you to: • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet • Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file •...
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... utility displays the following message and automatically checks the CD for the BIOS file When found , the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. BIOS ROM checksum error Detecting IDE ATAPI device... Recovering the BIOS from the USB flash disk To recover the BIOS from the support CD: 1. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 4- Prepare the motherboard support CD, the floppy disk or the USB flash disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using the motherboard support CD, the floppy disk, or the USB flash disk that contains BIOS file to the USB port...
... utility displays the following message and automatically checks the CD for the BIOS file When found , the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. BIOS ROM checksum error Detecting IDE ATAPI device... Recovering the BIOS from the USB flash disk To recover the BIOS from the support CD: 1. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 4- Prepare the motherboard support CD, the floppy disk or the USB flash disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using the motherboard support CD, the floppy disk, or the USB flash disk that contains BIOS file to the USB port...
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... to select overclock profile. Phoenix-AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration PCIPnP Onboard Device Configuration SLI Configuration Select Menu Item Specific Help Adjust system frequency/voltage. Option Disabled x CPU Frequency Auto x PCI Express Clock Auto x DDR2 Voltage Control Auto x PCI Clock Synchronization Mode Auto Select Menu Item Specific Help Press [Enter] to malfunction. F1:Help ↑↓ : Select Item ESC: Exit →←: Select Menu -/+: Change Value F5: Setup Defaults Enter: Select...
... to select overclock profile. Phoenix-AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration PCIPnP Onboard Device Configuration SLI Configuration Select Menu Item Specific Help Adjust system frequency/voltage. Option Disabled x CPU Frequency Auto x PCI Express Clock Auto x DDR2 Voltage Control Auto x PCI Clock Synchronization Mode Auto Select Menu Item Specific Help Press [Enter] to malfunction. F1:Help ↑↓ : Select Item ESC: Exit →←: Select Menu -/+: Change Value F5: Setup Defaults Enter: Select...
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...or disable support for the ASUS ASAP feature that supports Windows® Vista ReadyBoost™ function. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Onboard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] Enable or Disable the bootrom of the onboard LAN. USB Configuration The items in this menu allows you to enable or disable the USB 2.0 controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Onboard nVidia LAN [Enabled] Enable or Disable Onboard NV LAN Interface. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 4-27 USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] Allows you to change the USB...
...or disable support for the ASUS ASAP feature that supports Windows® Vista ReadyBoost™ function. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Onboard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] Enable or Disable the bootrom of the onboard LAN. USB Configuration The items in this menu allows you to enable or disable the USB 2.0 controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Onboard nVidia LAN [Enabled] Enable or Disable Onboard NV LAN Interface. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 4-27 USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] Allows you to change the USB...
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...to display the configuration options. Configuration options: [S1(POS)] [S3(STR)] [S1&S3] 4.5.2 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in the RSDT pointer list. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 4-29 Phoenix-AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit ACPI Suspend Type ACPI APIC support APM Configuration Hardware Monitor [S1&S3] [Enabled] Select Menu Item Specific Help Select the ACPI state used for the Advanced Configuration and Power...
...to display the configuration options. Configuration options: [S1(POS)] [S3(STR)] [S1&S3] 4.5.2 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in the RSDT pointer list. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 4-29 Phoenix-AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit ACPI Suspend Type ACPI APIC support APM Configuration Hardware Monitor [S1&S3] [Enabled] Select Menu Item Specific Help Select the ACPI state used for the Advanced Configuration and Power...
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...maximum CPU fan speed. Phoenix-AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Power Hardware Monitor CPU Q-Fan Control x CPU Q-Fan Profile Chassis Q-Fan Control x Chassis Q-Fan Profile Vcore Voltage 3.3V Voltage 5V Voltage 12V Voltage [Disabled] Performance [Disabled] Performance [ 1.39V] [ 2.76V] [ 4.48V] [11.32V] Select Menu Item Specific Help Press [Enter] to display the configuration options. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The succeeding item becomes user-configurable when you enable the CPU Q-Fan Control item. Set this sub-menu displays the hardware monitor values automatically...
...maximum CPU fan speed. Phoenix-AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Power Hardware Monitor CPU Q-Fan Control x CPU Q-Fan Profile Chassis Q-Fan Control x Chassis Q-Fan Profile Vcore Voltage 3.3V Voltage 5V Voltage 12V Voltage [Disabled] Performance [Disabled] Performance [ 1.39V] [ 2.76V] [ 4.48V] [11.32V] Select Menu Item Specific Help Press [Enter] to display the configuration options. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The succeeding item becomes user-configurable when you enable the CPU Q-Fan Control item. Set this sub-menu displays the hardware monitor values automatically...
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... 4: BIOS setup Select an item then press to change the system boot options. Phoenix-AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Boot Device Priority Removable Drives Hard Disk Drives CDROM Drives Boot Settings Configuration Security Select Menu Item Specific Help Select Boot Device Priority F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →←: Select Menu -/+: Change Value Enter: Select Sub-menu F5: Setup Defaults F10: Save and Exit 4.6.1 Boot Device Priority Phoenix-AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Boot Boot Device Priority Select Menu 1st Boot Device...
... 4: BIOS setup Select an item then press to change the system boot options. Phoenix-AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Boot Device Priority Removable Drives Hard Disk Drives CDROM Drives Boot Settings Configuration Security Select Menu Item Specific Help Select Boot Device Priority F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →←: Select Menu -/+: Change Value Enter: Select Sub-menu F5: Setup Defaults F10: Save and Exit 4.6.1 Boot Device Priority Phoenix-AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Boot Boot Device Priority Select Menu 1st Boot Device...