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... support This chapter describes the contents of the standard package. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the support CD that may have to install SLI-ready PCI Express graphics cards. About this guide is organized This guide contains the ...updates. 1. It includes description of shutting down the system. • 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 sequence and ...
... support This chapter describes the contents of the standard package. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the support CD that may have to install SLI-ready PCI Express graphics cards. About this guide is organized This guide contains the ...updates. 1. It includes description of shutting down the system. • 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 sequence and ...
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... Parameter Recall) Adjustable FSB/DDR2 ratio. Fixed PCI/PCIe frequencies ASUS EZ DIY: - AP Trigger *ASUS AI Remote, AP Trigger, and TPM run with both Windows® Vista and XP ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS AI Gear - ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS Q-Fan 2 ASUS MyLogo2 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse port...connector (continued on the next page) xii TPM Support (the module is purchased separately) - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition specifications summary ASUS AI Lifestyle features Overclocking features Special features Rear panel I/O ports Internal connectors...
... Parameter Recall) Adjustable FSB/DDR2 ratio. Fixed PCI/PCIe frequencies ASUS EZ DIY: - AP Trigger *ASUS AI Remote, AP Trigger, and TPM run with both Windows® Vista and XP ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS AI Gear - ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS Q-Fan 2 ASUS MyLogo2 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse port...connector (continued on the next page) xii TPM Support (the module is purchased separately) - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition specifications summary ASUS AI Lifestyle features Overclocking features Special features Rear panel I/O ports Internal connectors...
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... 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 1 x I/O shield 1 x ASUS Q-Connector kit (USB, system panel...
... 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 1 x I/O shield 1 x ASUS Q-Connector kit (USB, system panel...
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...add style to connect or disconnect chassis front panel cables in one easy step with noise and malfunction likelihood. ASUS motherboard's fanless concept is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is specifically created to dissipate heat in one complete module. See page ...board layout are tailor made to provide a cool environment without preparing a bootable diskette or using an OS-based flash utility. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 1- This utility saves users the cost and hassle of plugging in the most notably the areas that reside the CPU, power,...
...add style to connect or disconnect chassis front panel cables in one easy step with noise and malfunction likelihood. ASUS motherboard's fanless concept is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is specifically created to dissipate heat in one complete module. See page ...board layout are tailor made to provide a cool environment without preparing a bootable diskette or using an OS-based flash utility. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 1- This utility saves users the cost and hassle of plugging in the most notably the areas that reside the CPU, power,...
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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,... PCIEX1_2 VIA VT6308P Super I/O PCIEX16_2 PCI1 PCI2 TPM IE1394_2 ASAP ® nForcNeV® I5D0I0ASLI™ PWR_FAN CHA_FAN CLRTC CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power 4Mb BIOS SATA1 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- 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,... PCIEX1_2 VIA VT6308P Super I/O PCIEX16_2 PCI1 PCI2 TPM IE1394_2 ASAP ® nForcNeV® I5D0I0ASLI™ PWR_FAN CHA_FAN CLRTC CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power 4Mb BIOS SATA1 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.
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...the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Install the software drivers for information on BIOS setup. 2. When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that the cards do so may...screw you intend to the tables on the slot. 5. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2-17 otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the next page. 3. Keep the...
...the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Install the software drivers for information on BIOS setup. 2. When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that the cards do so may...screw you intend to the tables on the slot. 5. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2-17 otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the next page. 3. Keep the...
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...the RTC RAM: 1. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Reinstall the battery. 5. M2N-PLUS SLI ® M2N-PLUS SLI Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC &#...8226; Make sure to re-enter your previous BIOS settings after you to pins 1-2. 4. For system failure due to pins 2-3. Keep ...
...the RTC RAM: 1. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Reinstall the battery. 5. M2N-PLUS SLI ® M2N-PLUS SLI Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC &#...8226; Make sure to re-enter your previous BIOS settings after you to pins 1-2. 4. For system failure due to pins 2-3. Keep ...
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Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) if you wish to wake up feature. 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 2-21 Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you press a key on the keyboard (the default value is [Disabled]). otherwise, the system would not... to +5VSB to wake up . • The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in the BIOS. 2.
Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) if you wish to wake up feature. 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 2-21 Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you press a key on the keyboard (the default value is [Disabled]). otherwise, the system would not... to +5VSB to wake up . • The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in the BIOS. 2.
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... in the BIOS. SASTAAT1A1 SATAS3ATA3 GND RSATA_RXN1 RRGSSNRRRGAASSSNDTTAAADTTTAAAAA_____TTRRRXXXXXPNPPN11111 GNGNDD RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RGSNRGASNDTADTAA__TRXXPN33 RSATA_RXP3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND M2N-PLUS SLI M2N-PLUS SLI ® ...GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RRGSSNAADTTAA__RRXXRRRGPNSSSN22AAADTTTAAA___TTRXXXPNP222 RSATA_RXN2 GND GND GND M2N-PLUS SLI SATA connectors M2N-PLUS SLI SATA connectors ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2-25 NVIDIA® nForce® 500 SLI Southbridge Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1 [red],...
... in the BIOS. SASTAAT1A1 SATAS3ATA3 GND RSATA_RXN1 RRGSSNRRRGAASSSNDTTAAADTTTAAAAA_____TTRRRXXXXXPNPPN11111 GNGNDD RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RGSNRGASNDTADTAA__TRXXPN33 RSATA_RXP3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND M2N-PLUS SLI M2N-PLUS SLI ® ...GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RRGSSNAADTTAA__RRXXRRRGPNSSSN22AAADTTTAAA___TTRXXXPNP222 RSATA_RXN2 GND GND GND M2N-PLUS SLI SATA connectors M2N-PLUS SLI SATA connectors ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2-25 NVIDIA® nForce® 500 SLI Southbridge Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1 [red],...
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... Reset Ground PWR RESET PWRSW PLED PLEDPLED+ IDE_LEDIDE_LED+ IDE_LED * Requires an ATX power supply. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF. • Reset button...-mounted system warning speaker. M2N-PLUS SLI System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector. 13. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2-31
... Reset Ground PWR RESET PWRSW PLED PLEDPLED+ IDE_LEDIDE_LED+ IDE_LED * Requires an ATX power supply. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF. • Reset button...-mounted system warning speaker. M2N-PLUS SLI System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector. 13. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2-31
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...standby" feature, the monitor LED may have failed a power-on the system front panel case lights up. If your retailer for the first time 1. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 3- Monitor b. After applying power, the system power LED on test. Connect the power cord to the power connector at the back of the system chassis.... 4. If you do not see BIOS beep codes table below) or additional messages appear on the devices in Chapter 4. At power on self tests or POST. The system then ...
...standby" feature, the monitor LED may have failed a power-on the system front panel case lights up. If your retailer for the first time 1. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 3- Monitor b. After applying power, the system power LED on test. Connect the power cord to the power connector at the back of the system chassis.... 4. If you do not see BIOS beep codes table below) or additional messages appear on the devices in Chapter 4. At power on self tests or POST. The system then ...
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Chapter summary 4 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-10 4.3 Main menu 4-14 4.4 Advanced menu 4-19 4.5 Power menu 4-29 4.6 Boot menu 4-34 4.7 Tools menu 4-39 4.8 Exit menu 4-40 ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition
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... Internet • Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 4- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 (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. ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates...
... Internet • Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 4- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 (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. ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates...
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... the utility to complete the update process. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the Open window, then click Open. 4. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 4- Locate the BIOS file from the drop‑down menu, then click...
... the utility to complete the update process. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the Open window, then click Open. 4. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 4- Locate the BIOS file from the drop‑down menu, then click...
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Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to display the following. Press + during the Power-On Self Tests (POST). Then press . 4. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility B318 FLASH TYPE: PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH Current ROM BOARD: M2N-Plus SLI VER: 0107 DATE: 12/27/2006 Update ROM BOARD: ...BIOS setup program. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 4- Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash2 and press to the floppy disk drive or the USB port. You can launch the EZ Flash 2 by pressing + during POST to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. To update the BIOS...
Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to display the following. Press + during the Power-On Self Tests (POST). Then press . 4. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility B318 FLASH TYPE: PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH Current ROM BOARD: M2N-Plus SLI VER: 0107 DATE: 12/27/2006 Update ROM BOARD: ...BIOS setup program. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 4- Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash2 and press to the floppy disk drive or the USB port. You can launch the EZ Flash 2 by pressing + during POST to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. To update the BIOS...
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... a USB flash disk you saved the BIOS fileand AwardBIOS Flash Utility. 5. Under the DOS mode, use (X stands for AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved the name of floppy disk, CD ROM or USB flash File Name to For NF590-SLI-M2N-PLUS SLI DATE:03/30/2006 Flash Type...
... a USB flash disk you saved the BIOS fileand AwardBIOS Flash Utility. 5. Under the DOS mode, use (X stands for AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved the name of floppy disk, CD ROM or USB flash File Name to For NF590-SLI-M2N-PLUS SLI DATE:03/30/2006 Flash Type...
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... to Continue Write OK F1 Reset No Update Write Fail ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 4- AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 file in AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 the File Name to save the current BIOS file. The utility verifies the BIOS AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. OFE00 OK Write OK No...
... to Continue Write OK F1 Reset No Update Write Fail ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 4- AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 file in AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 the File Name to save the current BIOS file. The utility verifies the BIOS AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. OFE00 OK Write OK No...
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To save the file. Press when the utility For NF590-SLI-M2N-PLUS SLI DATE:03/30/2006 Flash Type - Type a filename for the current BIOS file in the AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. The utility saves the current BIOS file to the disk, then returns to File! Message: Please Wait! PMC Pm49FL004T...
To save the file. Press when the utility For NF590-SLI-M2N-PLUS SLI DATE:03/30/2006 Flash Type - Type a filename for the current BIOS file in the AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. The utility saves the current BIOS file to the disk, then returns to File! Message: Please Wait! PMC Pm49FL004T...
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...motherboard BIOS before using the motherboard support CD, the floppy disk, or the USB flash disk that contains the updated BIOS file. Turn on the system. 3. Award BootBlock BIOS v1.0 Copyright (c) 2000, Award Software, Inc. Insert the USB flash disk that contains BIOS file to the optical drive. 3. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition... 4- Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. You can cause system boot failure! BIOS ROM checksum error Detecting IDE ATAPI ...
...motherboard BIOS before using the motherboard support CD, the floppy disk, or the USB flash disk that contains the updated BIOS file. Turn on the system. 3. Award BootBlock BIOS v1.0 Copyright (c) 2000, Award Software, Inc. Insert the USB flash disk that contains BIOS file to the optical drive. 3. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition... 4- Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. You can cause system boot failure! BIOS ROM checksum error Detecting IDE ATAPI ...
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4.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help Phoenix-AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced...select an item on the menu bar, press the right or left arrow key on the keyboard until the desired item is highlighted. • The BIOS setup screens shown in .] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [Disabled] Change the internal time....reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS information. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 4-11
4.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help Phoenix-AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced...select an item on the menu bar, press the right or left arrow key on the keyboard until the desired item is highlighted. • The BIOS setup screens shown in .] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [Disabled] Change the internal time....reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS information. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 4-11
