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...INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS...SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. E3166 Second Edition V2 April 2007 Copyright © 2007 ASUSTeK COMPUTER ...
...INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS...SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. E3166 Second Edition V2 April 2007 Copyright © 2007 ASUSTeK COMPUTER ...
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... 4-19 4.4.1 JumperFree Configuration 4-19 4.4.2 CPU Configuration 4-21 4.4.3 PCIPnP 4-24 4.4.4 Onboard Device Configuration 4-24 4.4.5 SLI Configuration 4-28 4.5 Power menu 4-29 4.5.1 ACPI Suspend Type [S1&S3 4-29 4.5.2 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled ... 4.6.2 Removable Drives 4-35 4.6.3 Hard Disk Drives 4-35 4.6.4 CDROM Drives 4-35 4.6.5 Boot Settings Configuration 4-36 4.6.6 Security 4-37 4.7 Tools menu 4-39 4.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 4-39 4.8 Exit menu 4-40 Chapter 5: Software support 5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support CD information 5-1 5.2.1 Running the support CD...
... 4-19 4.4.1 JumperFree Configuration 4-19 4.4.2 CPU Configuration 4-21 4.4.3 PCIPnP 4-24 4.4.4 Onboard Device Configuration 4-24 4.4.5 SLI Configuration 4-28 4.5 Power menu 4-29 4.5.1 ACPI Suspend Type [S1&S3 4-29 4.5.2 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled ... 4.6.2 Removable Drives 4-35 4.6.3 Hard Disk Drives 4-35 4.6.4 CDROM Drives 4-35 4.6.5 Boot Settings Configuration 4-36 4.6.6 Security 4-37 4.7 Tools menu 4-39 4.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 4-39 4.8 Exit menu 4-40 Chapter 5: Software support 5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support CD information 5-1 5.2.1 Running the support CD...
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... any area where it , carefully read all the manuals that all power cables are using, contact your retailer. If you are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using the product, make sure all power cables from the motherboard, ensure that came with the product, contact a ... the system, ensure that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in municipal waste. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it may become wet. • Place the product on a stable surface. • If you add a device. •...
... any area where it , carefully read all the manuals that all power cables are using, contact your retailer. If you are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using the product, make sure all power cables from the motherboard, ensure that came with the product, contact a ... the system, ensure that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in municipal waste. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it may become wet. • Place the product on a stable surface. • If you add a device. •...
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...-than sign means that you MUST follow to help you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key names are linked with a plus sign (+). Conventions used throughout this manual. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used in this guide To make sure that...
...-than sign means that you MUST follow to help you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key names are linked with a plus sign (+). Conventions used throughout this manual. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used in this guide To make sure that...
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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 only) User's manual Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS ...
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 only) User's manual Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS ...
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... Mode [Auto] The default [Auto] allows automatic detection of IDE devices. Configuration options: [CHS] [LBA] [Large] [Auto] Before attempting to manually enter the IDE hard disk drive parameters. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 4-15 There is successful, the BIOS automatically fills in the system. If automatic detection is a separate sub-menu for the remaining fields on...
... Mode [Auto] The default [Auto] allows automatic detection of IDE devices. Configuration options: [CHS] [LBA] [Large] [Auto] Before attempting to manually enter the IDE hard disk drive parameters. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 4-15 There is successful, the BIOS automatically fills in the system. If automatic detection is a separate sub-menu for the remaining fields on...
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... [Auto] Sets the PCI Clock Synchronization mode. Configuration options: [100MHz]~[145MHz] DDR2 Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set AI Tuning to [Manual] CPU Frequency [XXX] (value is auto-detected) Indicates the frequency sent by the bus multiple equals the CPU speed. Configuration options: [Disabled...Allows you to set overclocking parameters. AI Tuning [Auto] Allows selection of the preset overclocking configuration options: Manual Allows you to individually set the PCI Express clock. Selct either one of CPU overclocking options to achieve desired CPU internal frequency.
... [Auto] Sets the PCI Clock Synchronization mode. Configuration options: [100MHz]~[145MHz] DDR2 Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set AI Tuning to [Manual] CPU Frequency [XXX] (value is auto-detected) Indicates the frequency sent by the bus multiple equals the CPU speed. Configuration options: [Disabled...Allows you to set overclocking parameters. AI Tuning [Auto] Allows selection of the preset overclocking configuration options: Manual Allows you to individually set the PCI Express clock. Selct either one of CPU overclocking options to achieve desired CPU internal frequency.
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Most user manual files are in Portable Document Format (PDF). You can also find this user guide. 5- Chapter 5: Software support Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the ASUS Superb Software Library CD before opening a user manual file. 5.2.6 ASUS Contact information Click the Contact tab to open the folder of the user manual. 5.2.5 Manual menu The Manual menu contains a list of this information on the inside front cover of supplementary user manuals. Click an item to display the ASUS contact information.
Most user manual files are in Portable Document Format (PDF). You can also find this user guide. 5- Chapter 5: Software support Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the ASUS Superb Software Library CD before opening a user manual file. 5.2.6 ASUS Contact information Click the Contact tab to open the folder of the user manual. 5.2.5 Manual menu The Manual menu contains a list of this information on the inside front cover of supplementary user manuals. Click an item to display the ASUS contact information.
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You may manually adjust the equalizer or select a predefined mode according to effect the settings and exit. To select an environment size, simply click the shortcut buttons. Effect ... or the drop-down menus for your listening environment, adjust the equalizer, or select pre-programmed equalizer settings for options on changing the acoustic environment. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 5-15
You may manually adjust the equalizer or select a predefined mode according to effect the settings and exit. To select an environment size, simply click the shortcut buttons. Effect ... or the drop-down menus for your listening environment, adjust the equalizer, or select pre-programmed equalizer settings for options on changing the acoustic environment. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 5-15
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... 5: Software support Default applications are nine default applications in the ASUS AI Remote software may change without notice.) Path The software will help locate the executable (.exe) file of the User Define applications need to be located manually before Use Profile, and you are allowed to configure two sets... 2. If the .exe file is re-installed, you want to launch by pressing the designated button. (1) Click the box before you using the ASUS AI Remote. • Save after the .exe file path is directed. • If the executable file is relocated or the application is not ...
... 5: Software support Default applications are nine default applications in the ASUS AI Remote software may change without notice.) Path The software will help locate the executable (.exe) file of the User Define applications need to be located manually before Use Profile, and you are allowed to configure two sets... 2. If the .exe file is re-installed, you want to launch by pressing the designated button. (1) Click the box before you using the ASUS AI Remote. • Save after the .exe file path is directed. • If the executable file is relocated or the application is not ...
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...Creating a RAID driver disk for a RAID configuration: 1. Installing Parallel ATA hard disks To install IDE hard disks for details. 5.5.1 Installing hard disks The motherboard supports Ultra DMA /133/100/66 and Serial ATA hard disk drives. Set the jumpers of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array... disk before you install an operating system to the power connector on each drive. Connect a SATA power cable to the RAID controllers user manual in a RAID set, copy first the RAID driver from a hard disk drive included in the motherboard support CD for a RAID configuration: 1.
...Creating a RAID driver disk for a RAID configuration: 1. Installing Parallel ATA hard disks To install IDE hard disks for details. 5.5.1 Installing hard disks The motherboard supports Ultra DMA /133/100/66 and Serial ATA hard disk drives. Set the jumpers of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array... disk before you install an operating system to the power connector on each drive. Connect a SATA power cable to the RAID controllers user manual in a RAID set, copy first the RAID driver from a hard disk drive included in the motherboard support CD for a RAID configuration: 1.