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Contents 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...
Contents 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...
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... C-Media Superior Quality Audio 7.1 channel CODEC (Vista-ready) - Supports S/PDIF Out interface VIA 1394 controller supports 2 x 1394a ports Supports up to 8 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (four at x8 mode ASUS two-slot thermal design NVIDIA® nForce® 500 SLI™ MCP supports: - 2 x IDE...240-pin DIMM sockets support unbufferred ECC/non-ECC DDR2 800/667/533 MHz memory modules - M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Scalable Link Interface (SLI™) Storage LAN Audio IEEE 1394a USB 2.0 Socket AM2 for four Ultra DMA133/100/66/...
... C-Media Superior Quality Audio 7.1 channel CODEC (Vista-ready) - Supports S/PDIF Out interface VIA 1394 controller supports 2 x 1394a ports Supports up to 8 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (four at x8 mode ASUS two-slot thermal design NVIDIA® nForce® 500 SLI™ MCP supports: - 2 x IDE...240-pin DIMM sockets support unbufferred ECC/non-ECC DDR2 800/667/533 MHz memory modules - M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Scalable Link Interface (SLI™) Storage LAN Audio IEEE 1394a USB 2.0 Socket AM2 for four Ultra DMA133/100/66/...
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... Parameter Recall) Adjustable FSB/DDR2 ratio. TPM Support (the module is purchased separately) - ASUS AI Gear - M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition specifications summary ASUS AI Lifestyle features Overclocking features Special features Rear panel I/O ports Internal connectors ASUS AI Lifestyle Vista Edition features: - AI Remote - ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS Q-Fan 2 ASUS MyLogo2 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (green) 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port...
... Parameter Recall) Adjustable FSB/DDR2 ratio. TPM Support (the module is purchased separately) - ASUS AI Gear - M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition specifications summary ASUS AI Lifestyle features Overclocking features Special features Rear panel I/O ports Internal connectors ASUS AI Lifestyle Vista Edition features: - AI Remote - ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS Q-Fan 2 ASUS MyLogo2 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (green) 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port...
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... only) AI Remote (Retail version only) 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...
... only) AI Remote (Retail version only) 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...
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... 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! 1.1 Welcome! The motherboard delivers a host of ASUS quality motherboards! 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; ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 1-
... 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! 1.1 Welcome! The motherboard delivers a host of ASUS quality motherboards! 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; ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 1-
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See page 2-22 and 2-27 for details. USB 2.0 is backward compatible with existing PCI specifications. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 1- This high speed interface is Microsoft Vista-ready. See page 2-22 for details. See page 2-23 and 2-27 for your Internet, LAN, and file sharing requirements....dramatically increasing the connection speed from the 12 Mbps bandwidth on USB 1.1 to meet your computer into the NVIDIA® nForce™ 500 SLI™ chipset to a fast 480 Mbps on the rear panel. The controller uses the PCI Express segment to powerful audio and speaker systems...
See page 2-22 and 2-27 for details. USB 2.0 is backward compatible with existing PCI specifications. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 1- This high speed interface is Microsoft Vista-ready. See page 2-22 for details. See page 2-23 and 2-27 for your Internet, LAN, and file sharing requirements....dramatically increasing the connection speed from the 12 Mbps bandwidth on USB 1.1 to meet your computer into the NVIDIA® nForce™ 500 SLI™ chipset to a fast 480 Mbps on the rear panel. The controller uses the PCI Express segment to powerful audio and speaker systems...
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... areas that reside the CPU, power, Northbridge and Southbridge. See page 4-9 for details. Update your system with one complete module. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 1- See page 5-9 and 5-10 for details. See page 4-5 for details. ASUS motherboard's fanless concept is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. See page 4-32 and 4-33 for details. The heatsinks and strategic...
... areas that reside the CPU, power, Northbridge and Southbridge. See page 4-9 for details. Update your system with one complete module. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 1- See page 5-9 and 5-10 for details. See page 4-5 for details. ASUS motherboard's fanless concept is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. See page 4-32 and 4-33 for details. The heatsinks and strategic...
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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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... cord from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. M2N-PLUS SLI ® SB_PWR ON M2N-PLUS SLI Onboard LED Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2- This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before handling components to avoid...
... cord from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. M2N-PLUS SLI ® SB_PWR ON M2N-PLUS SLI Onboard LED Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2- This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before handling components to avoid...
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Place this side towards the rear of the chassis M2N-PLUS SLI ® 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can cause you place it . Failure to do so can damage the motherboard. Make ...
Place this side towards the rear of the chassis M2N-PLUS SLI ® 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can cause you place it . Failure to do so can damage the motherboard. Make ...
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...240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B2 (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® I5D0I0ASLI™ PWR_FAN CHA_FAN ... SATA3 PANEL SB_PWR USBPW56 USBPW78 SATA2 USB78 CHASSIS SATA4 FLOPPY USB56 Refer to 2.7 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2-
...240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B2 (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® I5D0I0ASLI™ PWR_FAN CHA_FAN ... SATA3 PANEL SB_PWR USBPW56 USBPW78 SATA2 USB78 CHASSIS SATA4 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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... a CPU: 1. otherwise, the CPU will not fit in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to a 90º angle. M2N-PLUS SLI ® M2N-PLUS SLI CPU Socket AM2 2. Socket lever Make sure that the socket lever is lifted up to prevent bending the connectors on the motherboard. The AM2 socket...
... a CPU: 1. otherwise, the CPU will not fit in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to a 90º angle. M2N-PLUS SLI ® M2N-PLUS SLI CPU Socket AM2 2. Socket lever Make sure that the socket lever is lifted up to prevent bending the connectors on the motherboard. The AM2 socket...
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Gold triangle Small triangle 5. When the CPU is locked. 6. The lever clicks on the side tab to secure the CPU. Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that it fits in place, push down the socket lever to indicate that came with a small triangle. 4. Position the CPU above the socket such that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with the heatsink package. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2- 3. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it is in place.
Gold triangle Small triangle 5. When the CPU is locked. 6. The lever clicks on the side tab to secure the CPU. Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that it fits in place, push down the socket lever to indicate that came with a small triangle. 4. Position the CPU above the socket such that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with the heatsink package. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2- 3. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it is in place.
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Attach one end of the retention bracket (near the retention bracket lock) to the retention module base. 3. Align the other end of the retention bracket to the retention module base. A clicking sound denotes that the fan and heatsink assembly perfectly fits the retention mechanism module base, otherwise you cannot snap the retention bracket in place. Push down the retention bracket lock on the retention mechanism to secure the heatsink and fan to the module base. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2- Make sure that the retention bracket is in place. 4. 2.
Attach one end of the retention bracket (near the retention bracket lock) to the retention module base. 3. Align the other end of the retention bracket to the retention module base. A clicking sound denotes that the fan and heatsink assembly perfectly fits the retention mechanism module base, otherwise you cannot snap the retention bracket in place. Push down the retention bracket lock on the retention mechanism to secure the heatsink and fan to the module base. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2- Make sure that the retention bracket is in place. 4. 2.
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CPU_FAN M2N-PLUS SLI ® M2N-PLUS SLI CPU fan connector • Do not forget to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. 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. 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!
CPU_FAN M2N-PLUS SLI ® M2N-PLUS SLI CPU fan connector • Do not forget to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. 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. 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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... dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a 240-pin footprint compared to prevent installation on a DDR DIMM socket. Populated ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2-11 DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. Populated - Recommended Memory Configurations Mode Single-Channel Dual...-channel (1) Dual-channel (2) DIMM_A1 - The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: M2N-PLUS SLI ® DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B2 M2N-PLUS SLI 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 2.4.2 Memory...
... dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a 240-pin footprint compared to prevent installation on a DDR DIMM socket. Populated ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2-11 DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. Populated - Recommended Memory Configurations Mode Single-Channel Dual...-channel (1) Dual-channel (2) DIMM_A1 - The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: M2N-PLUS SLI ® DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B2 M2N-PLUS SLI 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 2.4.2 Memory...
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... lightly with a notch so that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket. 1 3. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 2 1 DDR2 DIMM notch ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2-13 To install a DIMM: 1. Do not force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in only one direction. Failure to do not...
... lightly with a notch so that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket. 1 3. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 2 1 DDR2 DIMM notch ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2-13 To install a DIMM: 1. Do not force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in only one direction. Failure to do not...
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...; DS JM388Q643A-6 ••• SS T6UA512C5 ••• DS T6UB1GC5 ••• SS TB3D2667C58S ••• DS TB4D2667C58D ••• ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2-15 HYB18T256800AF3 D6408TEBGGL3U D6408TEBGGL3U HYB18T256800AF3S HYB18T512160AF-3S HYB18T512800AF3S HYB18T256800AF3S(ECC) HYB18T512800AF3S(ECC) HYB18T512800AF3S(ECC) HYB18T512800BF3S(ECC) HYB18T512160BF-3S HYB18T512800BF3S HYB18T512800BF3S ZCE6K4T51083QC K4T51163QC-ZCE6 K4T51083QC ZCE6K4T51083QC...
...; DS JM388Q643A-6 ••• SS T6UA512C5 ••• DS T6UB1GC5 ••• SS TB3D2667C58S ••• DS TB4D2667C58D ••• ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2-15 HYB18T256800AF3 D6408TEBGGL3U D6408TEBGGL3U HYB18T256800AF3S HYB18T512160AF-3S HYB18T512800AF3S HYB18T256800AF3S(ECC) HYB18T512800AF3S(ECC) HYB18T512800AF3S(ECC) HYB18T512800BF3S(ECC) HYB18T512160BF-3S HYB18T512800BF3S HYB18T512800BF3S ZCE6K4T51083QC K4T51163QC-ZCE6 K4T51083QC ZCE6K4T51083QC...
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... earlier. 6. Keep the screw for the card. 2. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2-17 Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Secure the...
... earlier. 6. Keep the screw for the card. 2. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2-17 Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Secure the...
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...;-ready PCI Express x16 graphic cards that you provide sufficient power when running NVIDIA® SLI™ mode. 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 ...the location of the slots. PCIe x16 graphics card x8 Other PCIe devices x8, x4, x1 Two identical NVIDIA® SLI™ Edition graphics cards at x8, x8 speed ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2-19 Refer to x8 speed. • We recommend that comply with PCI Express specifications. See pages 2-28 and 2-29...
...;-ready PCI Express x16 graphic cards that you provide sufficient power when running NVIDIA® SLI™ mode. 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 ...the location of the slots. PCIe x16 graphics card x8 Other PCIe devices x8, x4, x1 Two identical NVIDIA® SLI™ Edition graphics cards at x8, x8 speed ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2-19 Refer to x8 speed. • We recommend that comply with PCI Express specifications. See pages 2-28 and 2-29...