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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 ... to 8 GB system memory 2 x PCI Express™ x16 slots with external Attansic PHY - 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 DMA133/100/66/33 ...
... 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 ... to 8 GB system memory 2 x PCI Express™ x16 slots with external Attansic PHY - 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 DMA133/100/66/33 ...
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... panel audio connector CD audio in 24-pin ATX power connector 4-pin ATX 12 V power connector System panel connector (continued on the next page) xii M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition specifications summary ASUS AI Lifestyle features Overclocking features Special features Rear panel I/O ports Internal connectors...
... panel audio connector CD audio in 24-pin ATX power connector 4-pin ATX 12 V power connector System panel connector (continued on the next page) xii 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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... 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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...; ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 1- The motherboard delivers a host 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...
...; ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 1- The motherboard delivers a host 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...
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... specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from the 12 Mbps bandwidth on the rear panel. S/PDIF digital sound ready The motherboard supports the S/PDIF technology through simple, low-cost, high-bandwidth asynchronous (real-time) data interfacing between devices and allows...through the S/PDIF interfaces on USB 1.1 to the IEEE 1394a standard. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 1- PCI Express features point‑to meet your computer into the NVIDIA® nForce™ 500 SLI™ chipset to ‑point serial interconnections between computers, peripherals,...
... specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from the 12 Mbps bandwidth on the rear panel. S/PDIF digital sound ready The motherboard supports the S/PDIF technology through simple, low-cost, high-bandwidth asynchronous (real-time) data interfacing between devices and allows...through the S/PDIF interfaces on USB 1.1 to the IEEE 1394a standard. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 1- PCI Express features point‑to meet your computer into the NVIDIA® nForce™ 500 SLI™ chipset to ‑point serial interconnections between computers, peripherals,...
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... a popular thermal solution, also come with one complete module. ASUS motherboard's fanless concept is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is specifically created to connect or disconnect chassis front panel cables in one easy step with noise and malfunction likelihood. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 1- See page 4-32 and 4-33 for details. See page...
... a popular thermal solution, also come with one complete module. ASUS motherboard's fanless concept is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is specifically created to connect or disconnect chassis front panel cables in one easy step with noise and malfunction likelihood. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 1- See page 4-32 and 4-33 for details. See page...
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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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.... M2N-PLUS SLI ® SB_PWR ON M2N-PLUS SLI Onboard LED Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2- The green LED lights up to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is detached from the power supply. This is a reminder that you install or remove any motherboard...
.... M2N-PLUS SLI ® SB_PWR ON M2N-PLUS SLI Onboard LED Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2- The green LED lights up to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is detached from the power supply. This is a reminder that you install or remove any motherboard...
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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_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 CLRTC...
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_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 CLRTC...
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ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2- 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 secure the CPU. Gold triangle Small triangle 5. When the CPU is locked. 6. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it is in place. The lever clicks on the side tab to indicate that came with a small triangle. 4. 3.
ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2- 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 secure the CPU. Gold triangle Small triangle 5. When the CPU is locked. 6. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it is in place. The lever clicks on the side tab to indicate that came with a small triangle. 4. 3.
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Align the other end of the retention bracket to the retention module base. 3. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2- 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 retention module base. 2. Make sure that the retention bracket is in place. 4. Attach one end of the retention bracket (near the retention bracket lock) to the module base.
Align the other end of the retention bracket to the retention module base. 3. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2- 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 retention module base. 2. Make sure that the retention bracket is in place. 4. Attach one end of the retention bracket (near the retention bracket lock) to the module base.
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... - - - Populated - Populated Populated DIMM_B2 - 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... Memory Configurations Mode Single-Channel Dual-channel (1) Dual-channel (2) DIMM_A1 - 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 - Populated Populated DIMM_B2 - 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... Memory Configurations Mode Single-Channel Dual-channel (1) Dual-channel (2) DIMM_A1 - 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.
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... notch ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2-13 The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in only one direction. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. • The DDR2 DIMM sockets do so can cause severe damage to unlock the DIMM. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and...
... notch ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2-13 The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in only one direction. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. • The DDR2 DIMM sockets do so can cause severe damage to unlock the DIMM. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and...
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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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...software settings. 1. See Chapter 4 for the card. 2. 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Align the card connector with the screw you removed earlier. 6. Refer... making the system unstable and the card inoperable. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. When using PCI cards on the next page. 3. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2-17
...software settings. 1. See Chapter 4 for the card. 2. 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Align the card connector with the screw you removed earlier. 6. Refer... making the system unstable and the card inoperable. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. When using PCI cards on the next page. 3. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2-17
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...for 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. Mode Non... (PCIEX16_2) slot can run only up to the figure below for details on the NVIDIA SLI™ technology feature. 2.5.6 PCI Express x16 slots This motherboard supports two NVIDIA® SLI™-ready PCI Express x16 graphic cards that you provide sufficient power when running NVIDIA®...
...for 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. Mode Non... (PCIEX16_2) slot can run only up to the figure below for details on the NVIDIA SLI™ technology feature. 2.5.6 PCI Express x16 slots This motherboard supports two NVIDIA® SLI™-ready PCI Express x16 graphic cards that you provide sufficient power when running NVIDIA®...
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...in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. See section 4.5.3 APM Configuration. M2N-PLUS SLI ® USBPW12 2 1 +5V (Default) 3 2 +5VSB USBPW34 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) USBPW56 USBPW78 12 23 M2N-PLUS SLI USB device wake-up +5V (Default) +5VSB • The USB device wake...at least 1A on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in reduced power mode). 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 to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh...
...in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. See section 4.5.3 APM Configuration. M2N-PLUS SLI ® USBPW12 2 1 +5V (Default) 3 2 +5VSB USBPW34 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) USBPW56 USBPW78 12 23 M2N-PLUS SLI USB device wake-up +5V (Default) +5VSB • The USB device wake...at least 1A on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in reduced power mode). 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 to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh...
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... In Line Out Mic In - - - 4-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In - - These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for a PS/2 keyboard. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2-23 This port connects the center/subwoofer speakers. Side Speaker Out 8-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out Side...
... In Line Out Mic In - - - 4-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In - - These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for a PS/2 keyboard. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2-23 This port connects the center/subwoofer speakers. Side Speaker Out 8-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out Side...
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...; SATA2 SATA4 SATA2 SATA4 GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND RSATA_TXN4 RGSNADTA_RXRGNSN4ADTA_TXP4 RSATA_RXP4 GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 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 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...
...; SATA2 SATA4 SATA2 SATA4 GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND RSATA_TXN4 RGSNADTA_RXRGNSN4ADTA_TXP4 RSATA_RXP4 GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 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 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...
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... Mbps connection speed. IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2) This connector is for USB 2.0 ports. M2N-PLUS SLI ® TPA2GND TPB2+12V GND TPA2+ GND TPB2+ +12V IE1394_2 1 M2N-PLUS SLI IEEE 1394a connector The IEEE 1394a module is purchased separately. 6. Connect the IEEE 1394a module cable to this connector..., then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. Doing so will damage the motherboard! ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2-27 These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. 5.
... Mbps connection speed. IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2) This connector is for USB 2.0 ports. M2N-PLUS SLI ® TPA2GND TPB2+12V GND TPA2+ GND TPB2+ +12V IE1394_2 1 M2N-PLUS SLI IEEE 1394a connector The IEEE 1394a module is purchased separately. 6. Connect the IEEE 1394a module cable to this connector..., then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. Doing so will damage the motherboard! ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2-27 These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. 5.