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... Remote, AP Trigger, and TPM run with both Windows® Vista and XP ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS Q-Connector - ASUS AI Gear - ASAP (ASUS Accelerated Propeller) - Fixed PCI/PCIe frequencies ASUS EZ DIY: - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS Q-Fan 2 ASUS MyLogo2 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1...) xii 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: - TPM Support (the module is purchased separately) - ASUS AI Nap...
... Remote, AP Trigger, and TPM run with both Windows® Vista and XP ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS Q-Connector - ASUS AI Gear - ASAP (ASUS Accelerated Propeller) - Fixed PCI/PCIe frequencies ASUS EZ DIY: - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS Q-Fan 2 ASUS MyLogo2 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1...) xii 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: - TPM Support (the module is purchased separately) - ASUS AI Nap...
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... as shown, then click Search. For optimum compatibility, it may reserve a certain amount of memory space for further explanation: http://support.asus.com/faq/faq. We recommend that you obtain memory modules from slot DIMM_A1 or DIMM_B1 for better overclocking capability. • For dual-... (2), you may check the URLs below for third party comments 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 a maximum of manipulating this OS version is...
... as shown, then click Search. For optimum compatibility, it may reserve a certain amount of memory space for further explanation: http://support.asus.com/faq/faq. We recommend that you obtain memory modules from slot DIMM_A1 or DIMM_B1 for better overclocking capability. • For dual-... (2), you may check the URLs below for third party comments 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 a maximum of manipulating this OS version is...
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... utility allows you to restore the BIOS in the optical drive. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 4- This utility is available in the support CD that allows you need to manage and update the motherboard ... BIOS using a floppy disk / USB flash disk, or the motherboard support CD.) 3. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment.) 2. The ASUS Update utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. 4.1 Managing and updating your system...
... utility allows you to restore the BIOS in the optical drive. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 4- This utility is available in the support CD that allows you need to manage and update the motherboard ... BIOS using a floppy disk / USB flash disk, or the motherboard support CD.) 3. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment.) 2. The ASUS Update utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. 4.1 Managing and updating your system...
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... BIOS file from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 4- Follow the screen instructions to avail all its features. Always update the utility to complete the update process. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Follow the screen instructions to download. The...
... BIOS file from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 4- Follow the screen instructions to avail all its features. Always update the utility to complete the update process. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Follow the screen instructions to download. The...
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...] Specifies the capacity and physical size of the selected item. 4.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display a pop-up menu 4.2.8 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of diskette drive A. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 4-13 in . Installed Memory ↑↓ :Move ENTER:5A1c2cMeBpt ESC:Abort...
...] Specifies the capacity and physical size of the selected item. 4.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display a pop-up menu 4.2.8 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of diskette drive A. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 4-13 in . Installed Memory ↑↓ :Move ENTER:5A1c2cMeBpt ESC:Abort...
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... Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] When USB Controller is set to enable 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...or disable the onboard USB flash module for USB devices on legacy operating systems (OS). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 4-27 Select an item then press to enable or disable the onchip USB controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ...
... Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] When USB Controller is set to enable 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...or disable the onboard USB flash module for USB devices on legacy operating systems (OS). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 4-27 Select an item then press to enable or disable the onchip USB controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ...
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Chapter summary 5 5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support CD information 5-1 5.3 Software informtion 5-9 5.4 Windows® Vista feature 5-32 5.5 RAID configurations 5-33 5.6 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-42 ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition
Chapter summary 5 5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support CD information 5-1 5.3 Software informtion 5-9 5.4 Windows® Vista feature 5-32 5.5 RAID configurations 5-33 5.6 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-42 ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition
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...CD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. 5.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 2000/XP/64-bit XP/Vista/64-bit Vista operating systems (OS). Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to avail all motherboard features. Refer to your hardware.... support CD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you install Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack2 or later versions before installing the drivers for reference only. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 5-
...CD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. 5.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 2000/XP/64-bit XP/Vista/64-bit Vista operating systems (OS). Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to avail all motherboard features. Refer to your hardware.... support CD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you install Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack2 or later versions before installing the drivers for reference only. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 5-
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..., then click Next. 3. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 5- Check the option Launch MyLogo to make a copy of the applications in GIF, JPG, or BMP file formats. See section 4.6.5 Boot Settings Configuration. • You can create your original BIOS file, or obtain the latest BIOS version from the support CD. The ASUS MyLogo2 window appears. 6. Select Update BIOS...
..., then click Next. 3. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 5- Check the option Launch MyLogo to make a copy of the applications in GIF, JPG, or BMP file formats. See section 4.6.5 Boot Settings Configuration. • You can create your original BIOS file, or obtain the latest BIOS version from the support CD. The ASUS MyLogo2 window appears. 6. Select Update BIOS...
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...From the Power schemes combo list box, select Minimal Power Management. 6. See section "4.4 Advanced Menu." 3. Save your operating system. Windows® 2000/XP 1. Double-click the Display icon in the Control Panel then select the Screen Saver tab. 4. Click the Power ...Quiet!™ Technology To enable Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology: 1. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 5-11 Make sure the Control Panel is set to effect settings. The following dialogue box appears. 5. Click OK to Classic View. 3. From the Windows® 2000/XP operating system, click Start. 5.3.2 Cool 'n' ...
...From the Power schemes combo list box, select Minimal Power Management. 6. See section "4.4 Advanced Menu." 3. Save your operating system. Windows® 2000/XP 1. Double-click the Display icon in the Control Panel then select the Screen Saver tab. 4. Click the Power ...Quiet!™ Technology To enable Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology: 1. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 5-11 Make sure the Control Panel is set to effect settings. The following dialogue box appears. 5. Click OK to Classic View. 3. From the Windows® 2000/XP operating system, click Start. 5.3.2 Cool 'n' ...
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...icon on the taskbar. Click for digital and analog options. Click to perform the speaker test. Click to select S/PDIF Output. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 5-13 The software provides high quality audio synthesis/rendering, 3D sound positioning, and S/PDIF Out support. If the C-Media audio ... device settings and use 4-channel, 6-channel or 8-channel speakers for this setup. • C-Media requires Microsoft® Windows® 2000/XP/Vista version. Click to select channel configurations. Click to stop the speaker test. Move the slider of these operating systems is correctly...
...icon on the taskbar. Click for digital and analog options. Click to perform the speaker test. Click to select S/PDIF Output. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 5-13 The software provides high quality audio synthesis/rendering, 3D sound positioning, and S/PDIF Out support. If the C-Media audio ... device settings and use 4-channel, 6-channel or 8-channel speakers for this setup. • C-Media requires Microsoft® Windows® 2000/XP/Vista version. Click to select channel configurations. Click to stop the speaker test. Move the slider of these operating systems is correctly...
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.... When displayed, the monitor panel for details. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 5-17 Preferences You can customize the application using the Preference section in the main window. Button Function Opens the Configuration window Opens the Report window Opens the Desktop Management Interface window Opens the Peripheral Component Interconnect window Opens the Windows Management Instrumentation window Opens the hard disk drive, memory, CPU...
.... When displayed, the monitor panel for details. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 5-17 Preferences You can customize the application using the Preference section in the main window. Button Function Opens the Configuration window Opens the Report window Opens the Desktop Management Interface window Opens the Peripheral Component Interconnect window Opens the Windows Management Instrumentation window Opens the hard disk drive, memory, CPU...
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... the WMI (Windows Management Instrumentation) browser. You can enlarge or reduce the browser size by dragging the bottom right corner of the browser. Click the plus sign (+) before DMI Information to display the available information. Small display Large display WMI browser Click to display the DMI (Desktop Management Interface) browser. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 5-19 Monitoring...
... the WMI (Windows Management Instrumentation) browser. You can enlarge or reduce the browser size by dragging the bottom right corner of the browser. Click the plus sign (+) before DMI Information to display the available information. Small display Large display WMI browser Click to display the DMI (Desktop Management Interface) browser. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 5-19 Monitoring...
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... values. Loads the default threshold values for each sensor Applies your changes Cancels or ignores your changes Loads your saved configuration Saves your configuration ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 5-21 The Config window has two tabs: Sensor/Threshold and Preference. The Preference tab allows you to activate the sensors or to view and adjust the sensor...
... values. Loads the default threshold values for each sensor Applies your changes Cancels or ignores your changes Loads your saved configuration Saves your configuration ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 5-21 The Config window has two tabs: Sensor/Threshold and Preference. The Preference tab allows you to activate the sensors or to view and adjust the sensor...
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5.3.6 ASUS AI Nap This feature allows you to minimize the power consumption of your computer whenever you can launch the utility by double-clicking the AI Nap icon on the Windows OS taskbar. To exit AI Nap mode, press the system power or mouse button then click Yes on the confirmation ...screen. • To switch the power button functions from the bundled support CD, you are away. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 5-23 Unclick the item to switch...
5.3.6 ASUS AI Nap This feature allows you to minimize the power consumption of your computer whenever you can launch the utility by double-clicking the AI Nap icon on the Windows OS taskbar. To exit AI Nap mode, press the system power or mouse button then click Yes on the confirmation ...screen. • To switch the power button functions from the bundled support CD, you are away. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 5-23 Unclick the item to switch...
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... Standby. Enable power on your preference. Setting this item to Hibernate allows you to configure the ASUS AI Remote settings. Set up and allows you to lead your PC to the Windows S4 mode, which enables your PC to enter Hibernate faster and return to full power much more... Function switch You can customize the Power key by switching the mode from the outlet or there is back. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 5-27 ASUS AI Remote Settings After the installation of the ASUS AI Remote software, the utility screen will auto-boot and shut down around few seconds to enable the Power On...
... Standby. Enable power on your preference. Setting this item to Hibernate allows you to configure the ASUS AI Remote settings. Set up and allows you to lead your PC to the Windows S4 mode, which enables your PC to enter Hibernate faster and return to full power much more... Function switch You can customize the Power key by switching the mode from the outlet or there is back. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 5-27 ASUS AI Remote Settings After the installation of the ASUS AI Remote software, the utility screen will auto-boot and shut down around few seconds to enable the Power On...
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... the BIOS RAID items: 1. Setting the BIOS RAID items After installing the hard disk drives, make sure to install the Windows 2000 Service Pack 4 or later versions. The succeeding items become user‑configurable. 3. Boot the system and press during the... item in the BIOS before setting your motherboard support CD. • When using Windows 2000 operating system, make sure to configure as RAID. See section "5.4.3 Onboard Devices Configuration" for details. 4. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 5-35 It supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, and JBOD with four independent Serial...
... the BIOS RAID items: 1. Setting the BIOS RAID items After installing the hard disk drives, make sure to install the Windows 2000 Service Pack 4 or later versions. The succeeding items become user‑configurable. 3. Boot the system and press during the... item in the BIOS before setting your motherboard support CD. • When using Windows 2000 operating system, make sure to configure as RAID. See section "5.4.3 Onboard Devices Configuration" for details. 4. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 5-35 It supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, and JBOD with four independent Serial...
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... provide at least the minimum power required by your graphics card driver supports the NVIDIA® SLI™ technology. See "9. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 6- Visit the NVIDIA website (www.nvidia.com) for the NVIDIA® SLI™ technology under Windows® Vista™ • Visit the NVIDIA zone website (http://www.nzone.com) for details. • The NVIDIA...
... provide at least the minimum power required by your graphics card driver supports the NVIDIA® SLI™ technology. See "9. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 6- Visit the NVIDIA website (www.nvidia.com) for the NVIDIA® SLI™ technology under Windows® Vista™ • Visit the NVIDIA zone website (http://www.nzone.com) for details. • The NVIDIA...
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... latest driver from the NVIDIA website (www.nvidia. From the pop-up menu, select nView Desktop Manager then click nView Properties. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 6- NVIDIA Settings icon 3. From the nView Desktop Manager window, select the Desktop Management tab. 4. Click Properties to install the device drivers. To enable the multi-GPU feature: 1. 6.2.2 Installing the device...
... latest driver from the NVIDIA website (www.nvidia. From the pop-up menu, select nView Desktop Manager then click nView Properties. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 6- NVIDIA Settings icon 3. From the nView Desktop Manager window, select the Desktop Management tab. 4. Click Properties to install the device drivers. To enable the multi-GPU feature: 1. 6.2.2 Installing the device...