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...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 connectors for AMD Athlon™ 64 FX / AMD Athlon™ 64 X2...x 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 DMA133/100/66/33 ...
...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 connectors for AMD Athlon™ 64 FX / AMD Athlon™ 64 X2...x 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 DMA133/100/66/33 ...
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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: - Fixed PCI/PCIe frequencies ASUS EZ DIY: - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - AI Remote - AP Trigger *ASUS AI Remote, AP Trigger, and TPM run with both Windows® Vista and XP ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS AI Gear - ASUS AI Nap AI Overclocking...
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: - Fixed PCI/PCIe frequencies ASUS EZ DIY: - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - AI Remote - AP Trigger *ASUS AI Remote, AP Trigger, and TPM run with both Windows® Vista and XP ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS AI Gear - ASUS AI Nap AI Overclocking...
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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; Retail version only...
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; Retail version only...
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... motherboards! 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...
... motherboards! 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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... and consumer electronic devices such as camcorders, VCRs, printers, TVs, and digital cameras. PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect technology that speeds up to meet your growing networking needs. PCI Express .... USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from the 12 Mbps bandwidth on USB 1.1 to powerful audio and speaker systems. See page 2-23 and 2-30 for details. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 1- See page 2-23 ...
... and consumer electronic devices such as camcorders, VCRs, printers, TVs, and digital cameras. PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect technology that speeds up to meet your growing networking needs. PCI Express .... USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from the 12 Mbps bandwidth on USB 1.1 to powerful audio and speaker systems. See page 2-23 and 2-30 for details. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 1- See page 2-23 ...
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... cable at a time, making connection quick and accurate. ASUS motherboard's fanless concept is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. See page 2-33 for details. ASUS MyLogo2™ This new feature present in the motherboard allows you to dissipate heat in one easy step with...10 for details. See page 4-5 for details. See page 4-32 and 4-33 for details. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is specifically created to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 1- This utility saves users the cost and hassle of plugging in one complete module.
... cable at a time, making connection quick and accurate. ASUS motherboard's fanless concept is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. See page 2-33 for details. ASUS MyLogo2™ This new feature present in the motherboard allows you to dissipate heat in one easy step with...10 for details. See page 4-5 for details. See page 4-32 and 4-33 for details. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is specifically created to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 1- This utility saves users the cost and hassle of plugging in one complete module.
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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 detached from the wall socket before touching any component. • Use a grounded ... on a grounded antistatic pad or in soft‑off mode. The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. This is a reminder 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- The green LED lights up to indicate that the system is detached from the wall socket before touching any component. • Use a grounded ... on a grounded antistatic pad or in soft‑off mode. The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. This is a reminder that came with a standby power LED.
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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) 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®...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) 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®...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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When the CPU is locked. 6. Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that came with a small triangle. 4. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2- Position the CPU above the socket such that it fits in place. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it is in place, push down the socket lever to indicate that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with the heatsink package. 3. The lever clicks on the side tab to secure the CPU. Gold triangle Small triangle 5.
When the CPU is locked. 6. Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that came with a small triangle. 4. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2- Position the CPU above the socket such that it fits in place. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it is in place, push down the socket lever to indicate that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with the heatsink package. 3. The lever clicks on the side tab to secure the CPU. Gold triangle Small triangle 5.
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2. Push down the retention bracket lock on the retention mechanism to secure the heatsink and fan to the retention module base. 3. 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. Attach one end of the retention bracket (near the retention bracket lock) to the retention module base. Make sure that the retention bracket is in place. 4. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2- Align the other end of the retention bracket to the module base.
2. Push down the retention bracket lock on the retention mechanism to secure the heatsink and fan to the retention module base. 3. 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. Attach one end of the retention bracket (near the retention bracket lock) to the retention module base. Make sure that the retention bracket is in place. 4. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2- Align the other end of the retention bracket to the module base.
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... motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. Populated Populated DIMM_B2 - 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... installation on a DDR DIMM socket. DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. Populated ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2-11 Populated Populated Populated Sockets DIMM_B1 DIMM_A2 Populated - - -
... motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. Populated Populated DIMM_B2 - 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... installation on a DDR DIMM socket. DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. Populated ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2-11 Populated Populated Populated Sockets DIMM_B1 DIMM_A2 Populated - - -
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... press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. Failure to do not support DDR DIMMs. DO not install DDR DIMMs to the DDR2 DIMM sockets. 2.4.4 Removing a DIMM To remove a DIMM: 1. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 2 1 DDR2 DIMM notch ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2-13 To install a DIMM: 1. Support the DIMM lightly...
... press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. Failure to do not support DDR DIMMs. DO not install DDR DIMMs to the DDR2 DIMM sockets. 2.4.4 Removing a DIMM To remove a DIMM: 1. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 2 1 DDR2 DIMM notch ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2-13 To install a DIMM: 1. Support the DIMM lightly...
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...; DS JM388Q643A-6 ••• SS T6UA512C5 ••• DS T6UB1GC5 ••• 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 512MB 1024MB 512MB 1024MB...
...; DS JM388Q643A-6 ••• SS T6UA512C5 ••• DS T6UB1GC5 ••• 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 512MB 1024MB 512MB 1024MB...
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...the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. When using PCI cards on the next page. 3. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2-17 Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments; Replace the system cover. 2.5.2 ... 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 slot. 5. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. ...
...the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. When using PCI cards on the next page. 3. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2-17 Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments; Replace the system cover. 2.5.2 ... 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 slot. 5. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. ...
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... to the chassis (CHA_FAN1) connector when using two graphics cards for details on the NVIDIA SLI™ technology feature. 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... motherboard supports two NVIDIA® SLI™-ready PCI Express x16 graphic cards that you provide sufficient power when running NVIDIA® SLI™ mode. 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...
... to the chassis (CHA_FAN1) connector when using two graphics cards for details on the NVIDIA SLI™ technology feature. 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... motherboard supports two NVIDIA® SLI™-ready PCI Express x16 graphic cards that you provide sufficient power when running NVIDIA® SLI™ mode. 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...
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... 1A on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in sleep mode. 3. 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... exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in the BIOS. M2N-PLUS SLI ® KBPWR 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB M2N-PLUS SLI Keyboard power setting ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2-21 See section 4.5.3 APM Configuration. otherwise, the system would not power up feature ...
... 1A on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in sleep mode. 3. 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... exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in the BIOS. M2N-PLUS SLI ® KBPWR 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB M2N-PLUS SLI Keyboard power setting ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2-21 See section 4.5.3 APM Configuration. otherwise, the system would not power up feature ...
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... USB devices to these two ports will turn on the computer. 12. This 9-pin COM port is for connecting USB 2.0 devices. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2-23 Side Speaker Out 6-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer - Side Speaker Out 8-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In...
... USB devices to these two ports will turn on the computer. 12. This 9-pin COM port is for connecting USB 2.0 devices. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2-23 Side Speaker Out 6-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer - Side Speaker Out 8-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In...
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... GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RGSNRGASNDTADTAA__TRXXPN33 RSATA_RXP3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND M2N-PLUS SLI M2N-PLUS SLI ® ® 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 See section 4.4.4 Onboard Device Configuration for Serial ATA 3.0 Gb...
... GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RGSNRGASNDTADTAA__TRXXPN33 RSATA_RXP3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND M2N-PLUS SLI M2N-PLUS SLI ® ® 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 See section 4.4.4 Onboard Device Configuration for Serial ATA 3.0 Gb...
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...this connector, then install the module to 480 Mbps connection speed. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2-27 USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB 78, ASAP) These connectors are for a IEEE 1394a port. USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC M2N-PLUS SLI ® ASAP USB56 USB78 USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC GND ...5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND NC GND USB_P10+ USB_P10USB+5V M2N-PLUS SLI USB 2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening at the back of these connectors, then install the module to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! Connect the USB module cable to any of ...
...this connector, then install the module to 480 Mbps connection speed. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2-27 USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB 78, ASAP) These connectors are for a IEEE 1394a port. USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC M2N-PLUS SLI ® ASAP USB56 USB78 USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC GND ...5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND NC GND USB_P10+ USB_P10USB+5V M2N-PLUS SLI USB 2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening at the back of these connectors, then install the module to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! Connect the USB module cable to any of ...