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... Thermal Solution: - TPM Support (the module is purchased separately) - ASUS Q-Connector - AI Remote - Fixed PCI/PCIe frequencies ASUS EZ DIY: - 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 ASUS AI Lifestyle Vista Edition features: - ASAP (ASUS Accelerated Propeller) - ASUS AI Gear - ASUS AI Nap AI Overclocking (intelligent CPU frequency tuner) Stepless...
... Thermal Solution: - TPM Support (the module is purchased separately) - ASUS Q-Connector - AI Remote - Fixed PCI/PCIe frequencies ASUS EZ DIY: - 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 ASUS AI Lifestyle Vista Edition features: - ASAP (ASUS Accelerated Propeller) - ASUS AI Gear - ASUS AI Nap AI Overclocking (intelligent CPU frequency tuner) Stepless...
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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) AI Remote (Retail version...
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) AI Remote (Retail version...
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... address the thermal issues across the motherboard, and most efficient manner. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is specifically created to restore corrupted BIOS data from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. ASUS Q-Connector The ASUS Q-Connector allows you to personalize and add style to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 1- This utility saves users the...
... address the thermal issues across the motherboard, and most efficient manner. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is specifically created to restore corrupted BIOS data from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. ASUS Q-Connector The ASUS Q-Connector allows you to personalize and add style to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 1- This utility saves users the...
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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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Make sure to the card. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Secure the card to the chassis with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. See Chapter 4 for the ...the expansion card, configure the it and make the necessary hardware settings for information on the next page. 3. Refer to use . 4. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2-17 Failure to install expansion cards. otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable....
Make sure to the card. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Secure the card to the chassis with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. See Chapter 4 for the ...the expansion card, configure the it and make the necessary hardware settings for information on the next page. 3. Refer to use . 4. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2-17 Failure to install expansion cards. otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable....
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...(3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in sleep mode. 3. M2N-PLUS SLI ® KBPWR 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB M2N-PLUS SLI Keyboard power setting ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2-21 This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 1A on the keyboard (the default... condition or in reduced power mode). Set this jumper to wake up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in the BIOS. Set to +5VSB to wake up the computer when you wish to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) if you press a key on the +5VSB lead...
...(3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in sleep mode. 3. M2N-PLUS SLI ® KBPWR 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB M2N-PLUS SLI Keyboard power setting ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2-21 This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 1A on the keyboard (the default... condition or in reduced power mode). Set this jumper to wake up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in the BIOS. Set to +5VSB to wake up the computer when you wish to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) if you press a key on the +5VSB lead...
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... 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 NVIDIA® nForce® 500 SLI Southbridge Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1 [red], SATA2 [red], SATA3 [red], SATA4 [red]) These connectors are for the Serial ATA...
... 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 NVIDIA® nForce® 500 SLI Southbridge Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1 [red], SATA2 [red], SATA3 [red], SATA4 [red]) These connectors are for the Serial ATA...
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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. The system power ... speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power button turns the system on or puts the system in sleep or soft-off the system power. M2N-PLUS SLI System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2-31 Connect the chassis power...
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. The system power ... speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power button turns the system on or puts the system in sleep or soft-off the system power. M2N-PLUS SLI System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2-31 Connect the chassis power...
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...While the tests are off. 3. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 3- Turn on the screen. If your retailer for the first time 1. At power on, hold down the key to the power connector at the back of the system chassis. 4. Connect the power cord to enter the BIOS Setup. After applying power, the system...last device on the system front panel case lights up for assistance. 7. 3.1 Starting up . After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (see anything within 30 seconds from the time you press the ATX power button. Check the jumper settings and connections or call ...
...While the tests are off. 3. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 3- Turn on the screen. If your retailer for the first time 1. At power on, hold down the key to the power connector at the back of the system chassis. 4. Connect the power cord to enter the BIOS Setup. After applying power, the system...last device on the system front panel case lights up for assistance. 7. 3.1 Starting up . After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (see anything within 30 seconds from the time you press the ATX power button. Check the jumper settings and connections or call ...
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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
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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...). ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 4- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk / USB flash disk, or the motherboard support CD.) 3. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a bootable floppy disk / USB flash disk or a CD ROM.) 4. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in the optical drive. Award BIOS Flash Utility (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or Award BIOS Flash utilities. 4.1.1 ASUS...
...). ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 4- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk / USB flash disk, or the motherboard support CD.) 3. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a bootable floppy disk / USB flash disk or a CD ROM.) 4. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in the optical drive. Award BIOS Flash Utility (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or Award BIOS Flash utilities. 4.1.1 ASUS...
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...BIOS file: 1. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Locate the BIOS file from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 4- Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Open window, then click Open. 4. Click Next. 5. 4. Select Update BIOS...the screen instructions to complete the update process. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to avail all its features. Always update the utility to download. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2.
...BIOS file: 1. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Locate the BIOS file from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 4- Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Open window, then click Open. 4. Click Next. 5. 4. Select Update BIOS...the screen instructions to complete the update process. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to avail all its features. Always update the utility to download. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2.
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...You can launch the EZ Flash 2 by pressing + during POST to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. 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: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: ... floppy disk drive or the USB port. When the correct BIOS file is accessible by two methods. (1) Insert the floppy disk / USB flash disk that contains the BIOS file to enable it is found . To update the BIOS using a DOS‑based utility. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 4-
...You can launch the EZ Flash 2 by pressing + during POST to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. 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: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: ... floppy disk drive or the USB port. When the correct BIOS file is accessible by two methods. (1) Insert the floppy disk / USB flash disk that contains the BIOS file to enable it is found . To update the BIOS using a DOS‑based utility. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 4-
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... Name to Program: M2NPLUSV.bin Flashing Complete Press to restart the system. PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH BIOS file. Remove the disk then press to Continue Write OK F1 Reset No Update Write Fail ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 4- Type the BIOS file name in the floppy disk, CD (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. File Name to Program (C) Phoenix Technologies...
... Name to Program: M2NPLUSV.bin Flashing Complete Press to restart the system. PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH BIOS file. Remove the disk then press to Continue Write OK F1 Reset No Update Write Fail ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 4- Type the BIOS file name in the floppy disk, CD (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. File Name to Program (C) Phoenix Technologies...
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...ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 4- Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. • Only the USB flash disk with FAT 32/16/12 format and single partition can support ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3. Turn on the system. 2. The utility will automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. 4.1.6 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS... 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains BIOS file to the USB port. 2. You can cause system boot failure! Prepare the motherboard support ...
...ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 4- Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. • Only the USB flash disk with FAT 32/16/12 format and single partition can support ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3. Turn on the system. 2. The utility will automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. 4.1.6 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS... 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains BIOS file to the USB port. 2. You can cause system boot failure! Prepare the motherboard support ...
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...item on the menu bar, press the right or left arrow key on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS information. 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help Phoenix-AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Tools...purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see 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. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 4-11
...item on the menu bar, press the right or left arrow key on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS information. 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help Phoenix-AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Tools...purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see 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. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 4-11
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...8595; : Select Item →←: Select Menu -/+: Change Value Enter: Select SubMenu F5: Setup Defaults F10: Save and Exit The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Capacity, Cylinder, Head, Sector and Transfer Mode). These values are not user‑configurable... options: [None] [Auto] [Manual] Access Mode [Auto] The default [Auto] allows automatic detection of IDE devices. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 4-15 4.3.4 Primary/Secondary IDE Master/Slave While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of an IDE hard disk drive.
...8595; : Select Item →←: Select Menu -/+: Change Value Enter: Select SubMenu F5: Setup Defaults F10: Save and Exit The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Capacity, Cylinder, Head, Sector and Transfer Mode). These values are not user‑configurable... options: [None] [Auto] [Manual] Access Mode [Auto] The default [Auto] allows automatic detection of IDE devices. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 4-15 4.3.4 Primary/Secondary IDE Master/Slave While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of an IDE hard disk drive.
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... : Select Item →←: Select Menu -/+: Change Value Enter: Select SubMenu F5: Setup Defaults F10: Save and Exit The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Capacity, Cylinder, Head, Landing Zone and Sector). Extended IDE Drive [Auto] Selects ... options: [None] [Auto] Access Mode [Auto] Sets the sector addressing mode. Cylinder Shows the number of Serial ATA devices. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 4-17 Select a device item then press to recognize the installed hard disk. Configuration options: [Large] [Auto] Before attempting to ...
... : Select Item →←: Select Menu -/+: Change Value Enter: Select SubMenu F5: Setup Defaults F10: Save and Exit The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Capacity, Cylinder, Head, Landing Zone and Sector). Extended IDE Drive [Auto] Selects ... options: [None] [Auto] Access Mode [Auto] Sets the sector addressing mode. Cylinder Shows the number of Serial ATA devices. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 4-17 Select a device item then press to recognize the installed hard disk. Configuration options: [Large] [Auto] Before attempting to ...
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...-menu F5: Setup Defaults F10: Save and Exit DRAM Configuration The items in the sub-menu show the DRAM-related information auto-detected by the BIOS. Configuration options: [Auto] [DDR2 400] [DDR2 533] [DDR2 667] [DDR2 800] ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 4-21
...-menu F5: Setup Defaults F10: Save and Exit DRAM Configuration The items in the sub-menu show the DRAM-related information auto-detected by the BIOS. Configuration options: [Auto] [DDR2 400] [DDR2 533] [DDR2 667] [DDR2 800] ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 4-21
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...to the system. 4.6.3 Hard Disk Drives Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Boot Hard Disk Drives 1. SATA1: XXXXXXXXX Select Menu Item Specific Help 1. Floppy Disks Select Menu Item Specific Help 1. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 4-35 SATA1: XXXXXXXXX Allows you to assign hard... disk drives attached to the system. 4.6.4 CDROM Drives Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Boot CDROM Drives 1. 1st Slave: XXXXXXXXX Select Menu...
...to the system. 4.6.3 Hard Disk Drives Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Boot Hard Disk Drives 1. SATA1: XXXXXXXXX Select Menu Item Specific Help 1. Floppy Disks Select Menu Item Specific Help 1. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 4-35 SATA1: XXXXXXXXX Allows you to assign hard... disk drives attached to the system. 4.6.4 CDROM Drives Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Boot CDROM Drives 1. 1st Slave: XXXXXXXXX Select Menu...