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...have to the ASUS contact information. 2. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 5: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. • Chapter 6: NVIDIA® SLI™ technology ...support This chapter tells how to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of shutting down the system. • Chapter 4: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS...
...have to the ASUS contact information. 2. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 5: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. • Chapter 6: NVIDIA® SLI™ technology ...support This chapter tells how to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of shutting down the system. • Chapter 4: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS...
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...install an expansion card: 1. Failure to install expansion cards. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Replace the system cover. 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, ...groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2-17 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you removed earlier. 6. Make sure to the card. Secure the card to the chassis with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Turn on the slot. 5. Assign an ...
...install an expansion card: 1. Failure to install expansion cards. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Replace the system cover. 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, ...groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2-17 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you removed earlier. 6. Make sure to the card. Secure the card to the chassis with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Turn on the slot. 5. Assign an ...
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To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! M2N-PLUS SLI ® M2N-PLUS SLI Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC • Make sure to re-enter your previous BIOS settings after you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which... overclocking. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Remove the onboard battery. 3. 2.6 Jumper 1. You can automatically reset parameter settings to pins 1-2. 4. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you clear the...
To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! M2N-PLUS SLI ® M2N-PLUS SLI Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC • Make sure to re-enter your previous BIOS settings after you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which... overclocking. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Remove the onboard battery. 3. 2.6 Jumper 1. You can automatically reset parameter settings to pins 1-2. 4. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you clear the...
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...M2N-PLUS SLI Keyboard power setting ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2-21 2. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you press a key on the keyboard (the default value is [Disabled]). Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) if you wish to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up the computer when you to wake up feature. M2N-PLUS SLI...system would not power up feature requires a power supply that can provide 500mA on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least...
...M2N-PLUS SLI Keyboard power setting ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2-21 2. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you press a key on the keyboard (the default value is [Disabled]). Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) if you wish to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up the computer when you to wake up feature. M2N-PLUS SLI...system would not power up feature requires a power supply that can provide 500mA on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least...
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... GND GND GND M2N-PLUS SLI SATA connectors M2N-PLUS SLI SATA connectors ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2-25 If you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, RAID 5, or JBOD configuration through the onboard NVIDIA® MediaShield™ controller. The Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s is set using these connectors ...SLI Southbridge Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1 [red], SATA2 [red], SATA3 [red], SATA4 [red]) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for details. The RAID function of these connectors, enable the RAID Enable item in the SATA Configuration sub-menu in the BIOS...
... GND GND GND M2N-PLUS SLI SATA connectors M2N-PLUS SLI SATA connectors ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2-25 If you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, RAID 5, or JBOD configuration through the onboard NVIDIA® MediaShield™ controller. The Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s is set using these connectors ...SLI Southbridge Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1 [red], SATA2 [red], SATA3 [red], SATA4 [red]) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for details. The RAID function of these connectors, enable the RAID Enable item in the SATA Configuration sub-menu in the BIOS...
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Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. Pressing the power button turns the system on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF. • Reset button (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin ... warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for system reboot without turning off button (2-pin PWRSR) This connector is for the system power LED. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2-31 The speaker allows you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep or soft-off mode depending on or...
Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. Pressing the power button turns the system on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF. • Reset button (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin ... warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for system reboot without turning off button (2-pin PWRSR) This connector is for the system power LED. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2-31 The speaker allows you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep or soft-off mode depending on or...
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...then runs the power-on the devices in Chapter 4. Follow the instructions in the following order: a. Connect the power cord to enter the BIOS Setup. Turn on self tests or POST. If your retailer for the first time 1. At power on the chain) c. Be sure that... the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. Monitor b. After applying power, the system power LED on the screen. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 3- 3.1 Starting up . Check the jumper settings and connections or call your monitor complies with the last device on , hold down the key to the power connector at...
...then runs the power-on the devices in Chapter 4. Follow the instructions in the following order: a. Connect the power cord to enter the BIOS Setup. Turn on self tests or POST. If your retailer for the first time 1. At power on the chain) c. Be sure that... the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. Monitor b. After applying power, the system power LED on the screen. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 3- 3.1 Starting up . Check the jumper settings and connections or call your monitor complies with the last device on , hold down the key to the power connector at...
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If you are using Windows® Vista: 1. Click the Turn Off button to section "4.5 Power Menu" in Chapter 4 for less than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. Click the Start button then select ShutDown. 2. The power supply should turn off after ... down. 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch While the system is selected, then click the OK button to soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. If you are using Windows® 2000: 1. Refer to shut down the computer. 3. Click the Start button then click Shut Down. 2. Pressing...
If you are using Windows® Vista: 1. Click the Turn Off button to section "4.5 Power Menu" in Chapter 4 for less than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. Click the Start button then select ShutDown. 2. The power supply should turn off after ... down. 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch While the system is selected, then click the OK button to soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. If you are using Windows® 2000: 1. Refer to shut down the computer. 3. Click the Start button then click Shut Down. 2. Pressing...
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This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. 4 BIOS setup
This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. 4 BIOS setup
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...Floppy Drive icon. Insert the Windows® 2000 CD to the bootable floppy disk. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup c. A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the optical drive. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk to continue. 2. Insert a formatted,... field, type D:\bootdisk\makeboot a: assuming that D: is your optical drive. DOS environment a. d. Windows® 2000 environment To create a set of the following to create a bootable floppy disk. Press , then follow screen instructions to the floppy disk drive. b. Select Create an...
...Floppy Drive icon. Insert the Windows® 2000 CD to the bootable floppy disk. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup c. A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the optical drive. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk to continue. 2. Insert a formatted,... field, type D:\bootdisk\makeboot a: assuming that D: is your optical drive. DOS environment a. d. Windows® 2000 environment To create a set of the following to create a bootable floppy disk. Press , then follow screen instructions to the floppy disk drive. b. Select Create an...
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...your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for most conditions to "Run Setup." Even if you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your system, or prompted to ensure optimum performance. Select the Load Default Settings item under the Exit Menu. For...button on . If you wish to enter Setup after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to use as easy to reconfigure your system using the navigation keys. • The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply for this last option only if the first two failed. ...
...your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for most conditions to "Run Setup." Even if you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your system, or prompted to ensure optimum performance. Select the Load Default Settings item under the Exit Menu. For...button on . If you wish to enter Setup after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to use as easy to reconfigure your system using the navigation keys. • The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply for this last option only if the first two failed. ...
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...main items: Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit For changing the basic system configuration For changing the advanced system settings For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for ...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 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help ...
...main items: Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit For changing the basic system configuration For changing the advanced system settings For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for ...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 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help ...
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...SATA 2 SATA 3 SATA 4 HDD SMART Monitoring [1.44M, 3.5 in .] Sets the type of the basic system information. Configuration options: [Disabled] [720K , 3.5 in.] [1.44M, 3.5 in.] 4-14 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Refer to section 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen for information on the menu screen items and how to navigate ...through them. 4.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you to set the system date. 4.3.3 Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in .] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] ...
...SATA 2 SATA 3 SATA 4 HDD SMART Monitoring [1.44M, 3.5 in .] Sets the type of the basic system information. Configuration options: [Disabled] [720K , 3.5 in.] [1.44M, 3.5 in.] 4-14 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Refer to section 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen for information on the menu screen items and how to navigate ...through them. 4.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you to set the system date. 4.3.3 Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in .] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] ...
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... options: [None] [Auto] [Manual] Access Mode [Auto] The default [Auto] allows automatic detection of IDE devices. Incorrect settings may detect incorrect parameters. Configuration options: [CHS] [LBA] [Large] [Auto] Before attempting to configure a hard disk drive, make sure you... no IDE device is installed select [None]. Select [CHS] for the remaining fields on a previous system, the setup BIOS may cause the system to fail to [Manual]. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 4-15 F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →←: Select Menu -/+: Change Value Enter:...
... options: [None] [Auto] [Manual] Access Mode [Auto] The default [Auto] allows automatic detection of IDE devices. Incorrect settings may detect incorrect parameters. Configuration options: [CHS] [LBA] [Large] [Auto] Before attempting to configure a hard disk drive, make sure you... no IDE device is installed select [None]. Select [CHS] for the remaining fields on a previous system, the setup BIOS may cause the system to fail to [Manual]. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 4-15 F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →←: Select Menu -/+: Change Value Enter:...
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... options: [Auto] [Mode 0] [Mode 1] [Mode 2] [Mode 3] [Mode 4] UDMA Mode [Auto] Disables or sets the UDMA mode. This item is not configurable. This item is not configurable. Make sure to set the partition of the hard disk cylinders. This item is not configurable. PIO Mode [Auto...Sets the PIO mode for the IDE device. Cylinder Shows the number of the Primary IDE hard disk drives to partition and format new IDE hard disk drives. Configuration options: [Disable] [Auto] Transfer Mode Shows the Transfer mode. After entering the IDE hard disk drive information into BIOS...
... options: [Auto] [Mode 0] [Mode 1] [Mode 2] [Mode 3] [Mode 4] UDMA Mode [Auto] Disables or sets the UDMA mode. This item is not configurable. This item is not configurable. Make sure to set the partition of the hard disk cylinders. This item is not configurable. PIO Mode [Auto...Sets the PIO mode for the IDE device. Cylinder Shows the number of the Primary IDE hard disk drives to partition and format new IDE hard disk drives. Configuration options: [Disable] [Auto] Transfer Mode Shows the Transfer mode. After entering the IDE hard disk drive information into BIOS...
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... F10: Save and Exit The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Capacity, Cylinder, Head, Landing Zone and Sector). Incorrect settings may cause the system to fail to the system. Cylinder Shows the number of Serial ATA devices. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 4-17 Main Extended IDE Drive ...item then press to display the SATA device information. There is not configurable. Configuration options: [None] [Auto] Access Mode [Auto] Sets the sector addressing mode. This item is a separate sub-menu for each SATA device. 4.3.5 SATA1~4 While entering Setup, the...
... F10: Save and Exit The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Capacity, Cylinder, Head, Landing Zone and Sector). Incorrect settings may cause the system to fail to the system. Cylinder Shows the number of Serial ATA devices. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 4-17 Main Extended IDE Drive ...item then press to display the SATA device information. There is not configurable. Configuration options: [None] [Auto] Access Mode [Auto] Sets the sector addressing mode. This item is a separate sub-menu for each SATA device. 4.3.5 SATA1~4 While entering Setup, the...
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... of the hard disk read data from the hard disk. This item is necessary so that you to set the partition of usable memory. 4-18 Chapter 4: BIOS setup This is not configurable. Make sure to enable or disable the HDD Self-Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology... (SMART) feature. After entering the IDE hard disk drive information into BIOS, use a disk utility, such as FDISK, to active. 4.3.6 HDD SMART Monitoring [Disabled] Allows you can write or read /write heads. Configuration ...
... of the hard disk read data from the hard disk. This item is necessary so that you to set the partition of usable memory. 4-18 Chapter 4: BIOS setup This is not configurable. Make sure to enable or disable the HDD Self-Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology... (SMART) feature. After entering the IDE hard disk drive information into BIOS, use a disk utility, such as FDISK, to active. 4.3.6 HDD SMART Monitoring [Disabled] Allows you can write or read /write heads. Configuration ...
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...] DDR2 Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the operating DDR2 voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [To CPU] [33.33MHz] 4-20 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Selct either one of the preset overclocking configuration options: Manual Allows you to individually set overclocking parameters. Configuration options: [Disabled] [...100Mhz] Allows you to the default setting. AI Overclock Loads overclocking profiles with optimal parameters for stability when overclocking. The BIOS auto-detects the value of this happens, revert to set the overclocking options. Setting a very high CPU frequency may cause...
...] DDR2 Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the operating DDR2 voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [To CPU] [33.33MHz] 4-20 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Selct either one of the preset overclocking configuration options: Manual Allows you to individually set overclocking parameters. Configuration options: [Disabled] [...100Mhz] Allows you to the default setting. AI Overclock Loads overclocking profiles with optimal parameters for stability when overclocking. The BIOS auto-detects the value of this happens, revert to set the overclocking options. Setting a very high CPU frequency may cause...
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... and Exit DRAM Configuration The items in the sub-menu show the DRAM-related information auto-detected by the BIOS. Advanced Phoenix-AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility DRAM Configuration Memory Clock Frequency DRAM Timing Control Tcl Trcd Trp Tras Trc...] [Auto] -/+: Change Value Enter: Select Sub-menu Select Menu Item Specific Help Setting platform Memclock or limit value. Configuration options: [Auto] [DDR2 400] [DDR2 533] [DDR2 667] [DDR2 800] ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 4-21 4.4.2 CPU Configuration Advanced Phoenix-AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility CPU Configuration Select Menu CPU...
... and Exit DRAM Configuration The items in the sub-menu show the DRAM-related information auto-detected by the BIOS. Advanced Phoenix-AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility DRAM Configuration Memory Clock Frequency DRAM Timing Control Tcl Trcd Trp Tras Trc...] [Auto] -/+: Change Value Enter: Select Sub-menu Select Menu Item Specific Help Setting platform Memclock or limit value. Configuration options: [Auto] [DDR2 400] [DDR2 533] [DDR2 667] [DDR2 800] ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 4-21 4.4.2 CPU Configuration Advanced Phoenix-AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility CPU Configuration Select Menu CPU...
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...; RAID configurations The motherboard includes a high performance IDE RAID controller integrated in the BIOS set the RAID Enabled item to Enabled. Save your changes and Exit Setup. • For detailed descriptions on the NVIDIA® RAID configuration, refer to the "NVIDIA® RAID User's Guide" found in your RAID configuration. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 5-35 It supports...
...; RAID configurations The motherboard includes a high performance IDE RAID controller integrated in the BIOS set the RAID Enabled item to Enabled. Save your changes and Exit Setup. • For detailed descriptions on the NVIDIA® RAID configuration, refer to the "NVIDIA® RAID User's Guide" found in your RAID configuration. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 5-35 It supports...