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... of new features and the latest technologies, making it , check the items in 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! Retail version only) AI Remote (Retail version only) ASUS motherboard support CD User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards!
... of new features and the latest technologies, making it , check the items in 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! Retail version only) AI Remote (Retail version only) ASUS motherboard support CD User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards!
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... backward compatible with a Gigabit LAN controller built into a high-end entertainment system with existing PCI specifications. This function can only work under C-Media official driver. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 1- The S/PDIF technology turns your computer into the NVIDIA® nForce™ 500 SLI™ chipset to provide faster data bandwidth for your growing networking needs. The IEEE 1394a interface allows up the PCI bus. PCI Express features point‑to powerful audio and speaker...
... backward compatible with a Gigabit LAN controller built into a high-end entertainment system with existing PCI specifications. This function can only work under C-Media official driver. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 1- The S/PDIF technology turns your computer into the NVIDIA® nForce™ 500 SLI™ chipset to provide faster data bandwidth for your growing networking needs. The IEEE 1394a interface allows up the PCI bus. PCI Express features point‑to powerful audio and speaker...
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... CPU, power, Northbridge and Southbridge. Update your system with noise and malfunction likelihood. See page 4-5 for details. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 1- See page 4-9 for details. ASUS has devoted special efforts to restore corrupted BIOS data from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is specifically created to dissipate heat in one complete module. This unique adapter eliminates the trouble of buying a replacement BIOS chip. ASUS motherboard's fanless concept is a user...
... CPU, power, Northbridge and Southbridge. Update your system with noise and malfunction likelihood. See page 4-5 for details. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 1- See page 4-9 for details. ASUS has devoted special efforts to restore corrupted BIOS data from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is specifically created to dissipate heat in one complete module. This unique adapter eliminates the trouble of buying a replacement BIOS chip. ASUS motherboard's fanless concept is a user...
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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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... uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in any component, ensure that you install or remove any motherboard component. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in the bag 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-
... uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in any component, ensure that you install or remove any motherboard component. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in the bag 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-
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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) DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_A2 (64 bit,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...
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) DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_A2 (64 bit,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...
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The lever clicks on the side tab to secure the CPU. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2- When the CPU is locked. 6. Gold triangle Small triangle 5. Position the CPU above the socket such that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with the heatsink package. 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. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it is in place. 3.
The lever clicks on the side tab to secure the CPU. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2- When the CPU is locked. 6. Gold triangle Small triangle 5. Position the CPU above the socket such that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with the heatsink package. 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. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it is in place. 3.
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... same physical 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 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 configurations You may install 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2GB unbuffered...
... same physical 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 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 configurations You may install 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2GB unbuffered...
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... ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2-13 Align a DIMM on the socket such that it flips out 1 with extra force. 2. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to the DDR2 DIMM sockets. 2.4.4 Removing a DIMM To remove a DIMM: 1. Failure to do not support DDR DIMMs. DO not install DDR DIMMs to unlock the DIMM. 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply...
... ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2-13 Align a DIMM on the socket such that it flips out 1 with extra force. 2. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to the DDR2 DIMM sockets. 2.4.4 Removing a DIMM To remove a DIMM: 1. Failure to do not support DDR DIMMs. DO not install DDR DIMMs to unlock the DIMM. 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply...
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...29DX E5108AE-6E-E E5108AE-6E-E J12Q3AB-6 J12Q3AB-6 Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package G64M8XB3ITIX4TUE G64M8XB3ITIX4TUE SS/ Part No. DS DIMM support A* B* C* SS KVR667D2N5/256 ••• SS KVR667D2N5/512 ••• DS ...8226;•• SS TB3D2667C58S ••• DS TB4D2667C58D ••• ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2-15 DDR2-667 MHz capability Size 256MB 512MB 1024MB 256MB 256MB 512MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 1024MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 512MB 256MB ...Transcend Transcend Transcend Super Talent Super Talent SMART SMART Chip No.
...29DX E5108AE-6E-E E5108AE-6E-E J12Q3AB-6 J12Q3AB-6 Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package G64M8XB3ITIX4TUE G64M8XB3ITIX4TUE SS/ Part No. DS DIMM support A* B* C* SS KVR667D2N5/256 ••• SS KVR667D2N5/512 ••• DS ...8226;•• SS TB3D2667C58S ••• DS TB4D2667C58D ••• ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2-15 DDR2-667 MHz capability Size 256MB 512MB 1024MB 256MB 256MB 512MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 1024MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 512MB 256MB ...Transcend Transcend Transcend Super Talent Super Talent SMART SMART Chip No.
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... card After installing the expansion card, configure the it and make the necessary hardware settings for information on the next page. 3. Install the software drivers for later use . ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2-17 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you removed earlier. 6. Failure to do not need to use . 4. See Chapter 4 for the card. 2. Refer to the chassis with the screw you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing...
... card After installing the expansion card, configure the it and make the necessary hardware settings for information on the next page. 3. Install the software drivers for later use . ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2-17 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you removed earlier. 6. Failure to do not need to use . 4. See Chapter 4 for the card. 2. Refer to the chassis with the screw you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing...
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...; Edition graphics cards at x8, x8 speed ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2-19 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 x8 speed. • We recommend that comply with PCI Express specifications. 2.5.6 PCI Express x16 slots This motherboard supports...
...; Edition graphics cards at x8, x8 speed ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2-19 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 x8 speed. • We recommend that comply with PCI Express specifications. 2.5.6 PCI Express x16 slots This motherboard supports...
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...; The USB device wake-up feature. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you to wake up the computer when you wish to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up feature requires a power supply that can provide 500mA on the keyboard (the default value is [Disabled]). Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) if you press a key on the +5VSB lead for each USB port; 2. See section 4.5.3 APM Configuration. M2N-PLUS SLI ® KBPWR 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB M2N-PLUS SLI Keyboard power setting ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition...
...; The USB device wake-up feature. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you to wake up the computer when you wish to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up feature requires a power supply that can provide 500mA on the keyboard (the default value is [Disabled]). Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) if you press a key on the +5VSB lead for each USB port; 2. See section 4.5.3 APM Configuration. M2N-PLUS SLI ® KBPWR 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB M2N-PLUS SLI Keyboard power setting ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition...
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... Out port. 9. Microphone port (pink). This port connects the center/subwoofer speakers. Center/Subwoofer port (orange). ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2-23 This port connects a microphone. 10. Refer to the audio configuration table below for connecting USB 2.0 devices. Side Speaker Out 8-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out Side Speaker Out 11. This 9-pin COM port is for pointing devices and other USB devices to USB port 1 and 2, which support remote control function. Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Port Light Blue...
... Out port. 9. Microphone port (pink). This port connects the center/subwoofer speakers. Center/Subwoofer port (orange). ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2-23 This port connects a microphone. 10. Refer to the audio configuration table below for connecting USB 2.0 devices. Side Speaker Out 8-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out Side Speaker Out 11. This 9-pin COM port is for pointing devices and other USB devices to USB port 1 and 2, which support remote control function. Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Port Light Blue...
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... configuration through the onboard NVIDIA® MediaShield™ controller. See section 4.4.4 Onboard Device Configuration for Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard disk and optical disk drives. The Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s is set using these connectors is backward compatible with Serial ATA 1.5 Gb/s specification. The RAID function of these connectors, enable the RAID Enable item in the SATA Configuration sub-menu in the BIOS. M2N-PLUS SLI ® NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the IDE ribbon cable to create a Serial ATA RAID set to [Disabled] by default...
... configuration through the onboard NVIDIA® MediaShield™ controller. See section 4.4.4 Onboard Device Configuration for Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard disk and optical disk drives. The Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s is set using these connectors is backward compatible with Serial ATA 1.5 Gb/s specification. The RAID function of these connectors, enable the RAID Enable item in the SATA Configuration sub-menu in the BIOS. M2N-PLUS SLI ® NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the IDE ribbon cable to create a Serial ATA RAID set to [Disabled] by default...
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... for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the IEEE 1394a module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB 78, ASAP) These connectors are for a IEEE 1394a port. Doing so will damage the motherboard! Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. M2N-PLUS SLI ®...
... for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the IEEE 1394a module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB 78, ASAP) These connectors are for a IEEE 1394a port. Doing so will damage the motherboard! Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. M2N-PLUS SLI ®...
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... M2N-PLUS SLI Front panel audio connector 10. otherwise, the system will not boot. • Use of a PSU with a higher power output is inadequate. 9. Internal audio connector (4-pin CD) These connectors allow you use a power supply unit (PSU) that supports legacy AC '97 audio standard. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is recommended when configuring a system with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of the front panel audio...
... M2N-PLUS SLI Front panel audio connector 10. otherwise, the system will not boot. • Use of a PSU with a higher power output is inadequate. 9. Internal audio connector (4-pin CD) These connectors allow you use a power supply unit (PSU) that supports legacy AC '97 audio standard. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is recommended when configuring a system with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of the front panel audio...
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...-off mode depending on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep or soft-off button (2-pin PWRSR) This connector is for the system power button. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2-31 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. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings.
...-off mode depending on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep or soft-off button (2-pin PWRSR) This connector is for the system power button. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2-31 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. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings.
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... System (BIOS) setup. 1. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in the optical drive. Place the support CD in Windows® environment.) 2. Award BIOS Flash Utility (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or Award BIOS Flash utilities. 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. See page 5-3 for details on these utilities. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 4- 4.1 Managing and updating your system. ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS in...
... System (BIOS) setup. 1. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in the optical drive. Place the support CD in Windows® environment.) 2. Award BIOS Flash Utility (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or Award BIOS Flash utilities. 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. See page 5-3 for details on these utilities. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 4- 4.1 Managing and updating your system. ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS in...
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... the CPU Q-Fan. 4.5.4 Hardware Monitor The items in this item to [Silent] to minimize fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation, or [Performance] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. Select an item then press to enable or disable. 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.
... the CPU Q-Fan. 4.5.4 Hardware Monitor The items in this item to [Silent] to minimize fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation, or [Performance] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. Select an item then press to enable or disable. 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.