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...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... Supports up 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 devices -...
...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... Supports up 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 devices -...
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...CPU frequency tuner) Stepless Frequency Selection (SFS) allows FSB tuning from 200 MHz up to 400 MHz at 1 MHz increment ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) Adjustable FSB/DDR2 ratio. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS Q-Fan 2 ASUS MyLogo2 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (green) 1 x LAN (RJ-45)...connector (continued on the next page) xii AP Trigger *ASUS AI Remote, AP Trigger, and TPM run with both Windows® Vista and XP ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition specifications summary ASUS AI Lifestyle features Overclocking features Special features Rear panel I/O...
...CPU frequency tuner) Stepless Frequency Selection (SFS) allows FSB tuning from 200 MHz up to 400 MHz at 1 MHz increment ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) Adjustable FSB/DDR2 ratio. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS Q-Fan 2 ASUS MyLogo2 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (green) 1 x LAN (RJ-45)...connector (continued on the next page) xii AP Trigger *ASUS AI Remote, AP Trigger, and TPM run with both Windows® Vista and XP ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition specifications summary ASUS AI Lifestyle features Overclocking features Special features Rear panel I/O...
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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. M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition specifications summary BIOS features Manageability Accessories Support CD Form factor...
... 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. M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition specifications summary BIOS features Manageability Accessories Support CD Form factor...
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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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... with USB 1.1. See page 2-22 for details. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 1- IEEE 1394a support The IEEE 1394a interface provides high-speed and flexible PC connectivity to a wide range of peripherals and devices compliant to meet your Internet, LAN, and file sharing requirements. PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect...
... with USB 1.1. See page 2-22 for details. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 1- IEEE 1394a support The IEEE 1394a interface provides high-speed and flexible PC connectivity to a wide range of peripherals and devices compliant to meet your Internet, LAN, and file sharing requirements. PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect...
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... tailor made to connect or disconnect chassis front panel cables in the most notably the areas that reside the CPU, power, Northbridge and Southbridge. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 1- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. ASUS motherboard's fanless concept is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. See page 4-5 for details.
... tailor made to connect or disconnect chassis front panel cables in the most notably the areas that reside the CPU, power, Northbridge and Southbridge. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 1- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. ASUS motherboard's fanless concept is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. See page 4-5 for details.
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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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... location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. M2N-PLUS SLI ® SB_PWR ON M2N-PLUS SLI Onboard LED Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2- This is a reminder that the system is... avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you should shut down the system and unplug the ...
... location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. M2N-PLUS SLI ® SB_PWR ON M2N-PLUS SLI Onboard LED Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2- This is a reminder that the system is... avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you should shut down the system and unplug the ...
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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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Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that came with a small triangle. 4. The lever clicks on the side tab to secure the CPU. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it is in place. Position the CPU above the socket such that it fits 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. Gold triangle Small triangle 5. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2- When the CPU is locked. 6. 3.
Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that came with a small triangle. 4. The lever clicks on the side tab to secure the CPU. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it is in place. Position the CPU above the socket such that it fits 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. Gold triangle Small triangle 5. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2- When the CPU is locked. 6. 3.
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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. Make sure that the retention bracket is in place. 4. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2- 2. Align the other end of the retention bracket to the retention module base. 3. Attach one end of the retention bracket (near the retention bracket lock) to the module base.
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. Make sure that the retention bracket is in place. 4. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2- 2. Align the other end of the retention bracket to the retention module base. 3. Attach one end of the retention bracket (near the retention bracket lock) to the module base.
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Populated ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2-11 Recommended Memory Configurations Mode Single-Channel Dual-channel (1) Dual-channel (2) DIMM_A1 - Populated - 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... DIMMs are notched differently to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. 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 Sockets DIMM_B1 DIMM_A2 Populated ...
Populated ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2-11 Recommended Memory Configurations Mode Single-Channel Dual-channel (1) Dual-channel (2) DIMM_A1 - Populated - 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... DIMMs are notched differently to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. 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 Sockets DIMM_B1 DIMM_A2 Populated ...
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... one direction. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 2 1 DDR2 DIMM notch ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2-13 Simultaneously 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...
... one direction. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 2 1 DDR2 DIMM notch ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2-13 Simultaneously 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...
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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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... until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2-17 Make sure to do not need to the tables on the slot. 5. Failure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the next page. 3. See Chapter...for the expansion card. Install the software drivers for later use . 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.
... until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2-17 Make sure to do not need to the tables on the slot. 5. Failure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the next page. 3. See Chapter...for the expansion card. Install the software drivers for later use . 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.
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...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 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 card x8 PCIe x16 graphics card x8 PCIE x16_2 (Black) slot Card type Speed NA - 2.5.6 PCI Express x16 slots This motherboard supports two NVIDIA® SLI...
...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 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 card x8 PCIe x16 graphics card x8 PCIE x16_2 (Black) slot Card type Speed NA - 2.5.6 PCI Express x16 slots This motherboard supports two NVIDIA® SLI...
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... 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-up feature requires a power supply that can provide ...power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. M2N-PLUS SLI ® KBPWR 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB M2N-PLUS SLI Keyboard power setting ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2-21 otherwise, the system would not power up feature. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you press...
... 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-up feature requires a power supply that can provide ...power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. M2N-PLUS SLI ® KBPWR 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB M2N-PLUS SLI Keyboard power setting ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2-21 otherwise, the system would not power up feature. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you press...
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... any other serial devices. 13. Center/Subwoofer port (orange). Coaxial S/PDIF Out port. This port connects a microphone. 10. Serial port (COM port). Microphone port (pink). ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2-23 USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2, 3 and 4.
... any other serial devices. 13. Center/Subwoofer port (orange). Coaxial S/PDIF Out port. This port connects a microphone. 10. Serial port (COM port). Microphone port (pink). ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2-23 USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2, 3 and 4.
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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 The RAID function of these connectors is backward compatible with Serial ATA 1.5 Gb/s specification. The Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s is set using these...
...; 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 The RAID function of these connectors is backward compatible with Serial ATA 1.5 Gb/s specification. The Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s is set using these...
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...to 480 Mbps connection speed. Connect the USB module cable to any of the system chassis. USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC M2N-PLUS SLI ® ASAP USB56 USB78 USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC GND USB_P9+ USB_P9USB+5V PIN1 PIN1 PIN1 USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ ... USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! 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. The USB module is purchased separately. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2-27 IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 ...
...to 480 Mbps connection speed. Connect the USB module cable to any of the system chassis. USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC M2N-PLUS SLI ® ASAP USB56 USB78 USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC GND USB_P9+ USB_P9USB+5V PIN1 PIN1 PIN1 USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ ... USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! 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. The USB module is purchased separately. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2-27 IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 ...