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... Notices...vii Safety information viii About this guide ix M2N-Plus SLI Vista Editionspecifications summary xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS AI Lifestyle features 1-4 1.3.3 ASUS Special features 1-5 1.3.4 ASUS features and the supporting OS 1-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Placement direction 2-2 2.2.2 Screw holes 2-2 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 2-3 2.2.4 Layout contents 2-4 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU...
... Notices...vii Safety information viii About this guide ix M2N-Plus SLI Vista Editionspecifications summary xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS AI Lifestyle features 1-4 1.3.3 ASUS Special features 1-5 1.3.4 ASUS features and the supporting OS 1-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Placement direction 2-2 2.2.2 Screw holes 2-2 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 2-3 2.2.4 Layout contents 2-4 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU...
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..., disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using an adpater or extension cord. These devices could interrupt... a qualified service technician or your power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you detect any area where it may become wet. • Place the product on...
..., disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using an adpater or extension cord. These devices could interrupt... a qualified service technician or your power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you detect any area where it may become wet. • Place the product on...
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.... • Chapter 4: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up ...ASUS hardware and software products. Optional documentation Your product package may have to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the support CD that may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that comes with the motherboard package. • Chapter 6: NVIDIA® SLI...
.... • Chapter 4: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up ...ASUS hardware and software products. Optional documentation Your product package may have to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the support CD that may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that comes with the motherboard package. • Chapter 6: NVIDIA® SLI...
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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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... long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application CD Documentation ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x Serial ATA power cables for buying an ASUS® M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition motherboard! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your package with the...
... long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application CD Documentation ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x Serial ATA power cables for buying an ASUS® M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition motherboard! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your package with the...
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.../667/533 MHz to 12.8 GB/s. See page 2‑25. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory that allows multiple GPUs to automatically increase the bus speed and NVIDIA® SLI™ technology for details. With an integrated lowlatency high-bandwidth memory controller and a highly scalable HyperTransport™...
.../667/533 MHz to 12.8 GB/s. See page 2‑25. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory that allows multiple GPUs to automatically increase the bus speed and NVIDIA® SLI™ technology for details. With an integrated lowlatency high-bandwidth memory controller and a highly scalable HyperTransport™...
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... features point‑to 5-15 for details. Gigabit LAN The motherboard comes with existing PCI specifications. See page 5-13 to ‑point serial interconnections between computers, peripherals, and consumer electronic devices such as camcorders, VCRs, printers, TVs, and digital cameras. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 1- See page 2-23 and 2-27 for details. This high speed...
... features point‑to 5-15 for details. Gigabit LAN The motherboard comes with existing PCI specifications. See page 5-13 to ‑point serial interconnections between computers, peripherals, and consumer electronic devices such as camcorders, VCRs, printers, TVs, and digital cameras. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 1- See page 2-23 and 2-27 for details. This high speed...
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.... See page 5-22 for a more secure working environment. With just a touch of your couch. TPM Support This motherboard supports the Trusted Platform Module (TPM), which improves system performance under Windows® Vista. Use the ASUS TPM module ONLY. The AI Remote also gives you can choose the mode that best suits their needs...
.... See page 5-22 for a more secure working environment. With just a touch of your couch. TPM Support This motherboard supports the Trusted Platform Module (TPM), which improves system performance under Windows® Vista. Use the ASUS TPM module ONLY. The AI Remote also gives you can choose the mode that best suits their needs...
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... boot logos. ASUS motherboard's fanless concept is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. ASUS MyLogo2™ This new feature present in one cable at a time, making connection quick and accurate. See page 4-9 for details. ASUS Q-Connector The ASUS Q-Connector allows you to personalize and add style to provide a cool environment without entering the OS. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 1- The heatsinks...
... boot logos. ASUS motherboard's fanless concept is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. ASUS MyLogo2™ This new feature present in one cable at a time, making connection quick and accurate. See page 4-9 for details. ASUS Q-Connector The ASUS Q-Connector allows you to personalize and add style to provide a cool environment without entering the OS. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 1- The heatsinks...
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... the following table for the OS that supports ASUS features. AI Remote AP Trigger ASAP AI Gear AI Nap PC Probe II Win 2000 XP 32bit XP 64bit v v v v Function as USB Flash only v v v v v v v v v Vista 32bit v v v v v v Vista 64bit v v v v v v 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS).
... the following table for the OS that supports ASUS features. AI Remote AP Trigger ASAP AI Gear AI Nap PC Probe II Win 2000 XP 32bit XP 64bit v v v v Function as USB Flash only v v v v v v v v v Vista 32bit v v v v v v Vista 64bit v v v v v v 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS).
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It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. 2 Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components.
It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. 2 Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components.
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Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-6 2.4 System memory 2-11 2.5 Expansion slots 2-17 2.6 Jumper 2-20 2.7 Connectors 2-22 ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition
Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-6 2.4 System memory 2-11 2.5 Expansion slots 2-17 2.6 Jumper 2-20 2.7 Connectors 2-22 ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition
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...that came with a standby power LED. M2N-PLUS SLI ® SB_PWR ON M2N-PLUS SLI Onboard LED Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2- The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord...case, before handling components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. ...
...that came with a standby power LED. M2N-PLUS SLI ® SB_PWR ON M2N-PLUS SLI Onboard LED Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2- The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord...case, before handling components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. ...
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... in the image below. 2.2.2 Screw holes Place six (6) screws into it. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis M2N-PLUS SLI ® 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information Failure to do so can damage the motherboard. 2.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that you physical injury and damage...
... in the image below. 2.2.2 Screw holes Place six (6) screws into it. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis M2N-PLUS SLI ® 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information Failure to do so can damage the motherboard. 2.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that you physical injury and damage...
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2.2.3 Motherboard layout 24.5cm (9.6in) PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard KBPWR ATX12V SPDIF_O1 CPU_FAN Socket AM2 DDR2 DIMM_A1 ... (64 bit,240-pin module) SEC_EIDE PRI_EIDE 30.5cm (12.0in) PARALLEL PORT CPU_FAN COM1 1394_USB34 USBPW12 LAN1_USB12 USBPW34 AUDIO2 M2N-PLUS SLI EATXPWR AUDIO1 CD FP_AUDIO PCIEX16_1 SPDIF_OUT PCIEX1_1 PCIEX1_2 VIA VT6308P Super I/O PCIEX16_2 PCI1 PCI2 TPM IE1394_2 ASAP ® nForcNeV®...FLOPPY USB56 Refer to 2.7 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2-
2.2.3 Motherboard layout 24.5cm (9.6in) PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard KBPWR ATX12V SPDIF_O1 CPU_FAN Socket AM2 DDR2 DIMM_A1 ... (64 bit,240-pin module) SEC_EIDE PRI_EIDE 30.5cm (12.0in) PARALLEL PORT CPU_FAN COM1 1394_USB34 USBPW12 LAN1_USB12 USBPW34 AUDIO2 M2N-PLUS SLI EATXPWR AUDIO1 CD FP_AUDIO PCIEX16_1 SPDIF_OUT PCIEX1_1 PCIEX1_2 VIA VT6308P Super I/O PCIEX16_2 PCI1 PCI2 TPM IE1394_2 ASAP ® nForcNeV®...FLOPPY USB56 Refer to 2.7 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2-
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... CPU designed for the Athlon™ 64 X2/Athlon™ 64/Athlon™ 64FX/Sempron™ processor. M2N-PLUS SLI ® M2N-PLUS SLI CPU Socket AM2 2. 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a 940-pin AM2 socket designed for the AM2 socket. Locate the CPU socket on the socket and...the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Socket lever Make sure that the socket lever is lifted up to prevent bending the connectors on the motherboard. The AM2 socket has a different pinout from the 940-pin socket designed for the AMD Opteron processor. otherwise, the CPU will not fit...
... CPU designed for the Athlon™ 64 X2/Athlon™ 64/Athlon™ 64FX/Sempron™ processor. M2N-PLUS SLI ® M2N-PLUS SLI CPU Socket AM2 2. 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a 940-pin AM2 socket designed for the AM2 socket. Locate the CPU socket on the socket and...the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Socket lever Make sure that the socket lever is lifted up to prevent bending the connectors on the motherboard. The AM2 socket has a different pinout from the 940-pin socket designed for the AMD Opteron processor. otherwise, the CPU will not fit...
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...CPU, making sure that the heatsink fits properly on the retention module base. • The retention module base is already installed on the motherboard upon purchase. • You do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information If the instructions in... this section do not have to remove the retention module base when installing the CPU or installing other motherboard components. • If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that you install the heatsink and fan assembly. ...
...CPU, making sure that the heatsink fits properly on the retention module base. • The retention module base is already installed on the motherboard upon purchase. • You do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information If the instructions in... this section do not have to remove the retention module base when installing the CPU or installing other motherboard components. • If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that you install the heatsink and fan assembly. ...
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When the fan and heatsink assembly is backward compatiable with old 3-pin CPU fan. 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM 5. CPU_FAN M2N-PLUS SLI ® M2N-PLUS SLI CPU fan connector • Do not forget to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. • This connector is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to connect the CPU fan connector!
When the fan and heatsink assembly is backward compatiable with old 3-pin CPU fan. 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM 5. CPU_FAN M2N-PLUS SLI ® M2N-PLUS SLI CPU fan connector • Do not forget to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. • This connector is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to connect the CPU fan connector!
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... configurations You may install 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2GB unbuffered ECC/non-ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. Populated Populated DIMM_B2 - Populated ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2-11 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. Populated -
... configurations You may install 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2GB unbuffered ECC/non-ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. Populated Populated DIMM_B2 - Populated ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2-11 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. Populated -
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... notice on installing Windows® XP 32-bit version If you would like to work under Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition and Windows® Vista x64 Edition operating systems. You may : • install identical DIMMs in all four sockets OR • install identical DIMM pair in...• For dual-channel configuration (2), you may install a maximum of manipulating this issue: http://dlsvr01.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/4GB_Rev1.pdf http://www.intel.com/support/motherboards/server/sb/cs-016594.htm This motherboard can support 8 GB physical memory under Windows® XP 32-bit version OS.
... notice on installing Windows® XP 32-bit version If you would like to work under Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition and Windows® Vista x64 Edition operating systems. You may : • install identical DIMMs in all four sockets OR • install identical DIMM pair in...• For dual-channel configuration (2), you may install a maximum of manipulating this issue: http://dlsvr01.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/4GB_Rev1.pdf http://www.intel.com/support/motherboards/server/sb/cs-016594.htm This motherboard can support 8 GB physical memory under Windows® XP 32-bit version OS.