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... Notices...vii Safety information viii About this guide ix M2N-Plus SLI Vista Editionspecifications summary xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS AI Lifestyle features 1-4 1.3.3 ASUS Special features 1-5 1.3.4 ASUS features and the supporting OS 1-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Placement direction 2-2 2.2.2 Screw holes 2-2 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 2-3 2.2.4 Layout contents 2-4 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU...
... Notices...vii Safety information viii About this guide ix M2N-Plus SLI Vista Editionspecifications summary xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS AI Lifestyle features 1-4 1.3.3 ASUS Special features 1-5 1.3.4 ASUS features and the supporting OS 1-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Placement direction 2-2 2.2.2 Screw holes 2-2 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 2-3 2.2.4 Layout contents 2-4 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU...
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...supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that comes with the motherboard package. • Chapter 6: NVIDIA® SLI™ technology support This chapter tells how to perform when installing system components. ix Refer to change ... organized This guide contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence and ways of the...
...supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that comes with the motherboard package. • Chapter 6: NVIDIA® SLI™ technology support This chapter tells how to perform when installing system components. ix Refer to change ... organized This guide contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence and ways of the...
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... 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! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your package with 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! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your package with the...
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...highly scalable HyperTransport™ technology-based system bus, the motherboard provides a powerful platform for scalable graphics performance. NVIDIA® Scalable Link Interface (SLI™) The NVIDIA® Scalable Link Interface (SLI™) technology allows two graphics processing units (GPUs) in... a single system. DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory that supports AMD Athlon™...
...highly scalable HyperTransport™ technology-based system bus, the motherboard provides a powerful platform for scalable graphics performance. NVIDIA® Scalable Link Interface (SLI™) The NVIDIA® Scalable Link Interface (SLI™) technology allows two graphics processing units (GPUs) in... a single system. DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory that supports AMD Athlon™...
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.... See page 2-22 and 2-27 for details. S/PDIF digital sound ready The motherboard supports the S/PDIF technology through simple, low-cost, high-bandwidth asynchronous (real-time) data interfacing between devices and allows higher clockspeeds by carrying data in packets. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 1- See page 2-22 for details. See page 2-23 and 2-27 for details...
.... See page 2-22 and 2-27 for details. S/PDIF digital sound ready The motherboard supports the S/PDIF technology through simple, low-cost, high-bandwidth asynchronous (real-time) data interfacing between devices and allows higher clockspeeds by carrying data in packets. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 1- See page 2-22 for details. See page 2-23 and 2-27 for details...
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... you to personalize and add style to address the thermal issues across the motherboard, and most efficient manner. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 1- ASUS has devoted special efforts to your BIOS easily without preparing a bootable diskette or using an OS-based flash utility. ASUS MyLogo2™ This new feature present in one easy step with noise and malfunction...
... you to personalize and add style to address the thermal issues across the motherboard, and most efficient manner. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 1- ASUS has devoted special efforts to your BIOS easily without preparing a bootable diskette or using an OS-based flash utility. ASUS MyLogo2™ This new feature present in one easy step with noise and malfunction...
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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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..., in sleep mode, or in the bag 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 illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in soft...
..., in sleep mode, or in the bag 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 illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in soft...
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...the rear part of the chassis M2N-PLUS SLI ® 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to do so can damage the motherboard. Make sure to the chassis. ...Doing so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it into the chassis in the image below. ...
...the rear part of the chassis M2N-PLUS SLI ® 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to do so can damage the motherboard. Make sure to the chassis. ...Doing so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it into the chassis in the image below. ...
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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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... CPU To install a CPU: 1. M2N-PLUS SLI ® M2N-PLUS SLI CPU Socket AM2 2. Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to a 90º angle; Socket lever Make sure that the socket lever is lifted up to prevent bending the connectors on the motherboard. The CPU fits in completely. 2-...socket to a 90º angle. Make sure you use a CPU designed for the AMD Opteron processor. 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a 940-pin AM2 socket designed for the Athlon™ 64 X2/Athlon™ 64/Athlon™ 64FX/Sempron™ processor.
... CPU To install a CPU: 1. M2N-PLUS SLI ® M2N-PLUS SLI CPU Socket AM2 2. Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to a 90º angle; Socket lever Make sure that the socket lever is lifted up to prevent bending the connectors on the motherboard. The CPU fits in completely. 2-...socket to a 90º angle. Make sure you use a CPU designed for the AMD Opteron processor. 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a 940-pin AM2 socket designed for the Athlon™ 64 X2/Athlon™ 64/Athlon™ 64FX/Sempron™ processor.
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CPU_FAN M2N-PLUS SLI ® M2N-PLUS SLI CPU fan connector • Do not forget to plug this connector. • This connector is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM 5. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! When the fan and heatsink assembly is backward compatiable with old 3-pin CPU fan. 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information
CPU_FAN M2N-PLUS SLI ® M2N-PLUS SLI CPU fan connector • Do not forget to plug this connector. • This connector is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM 5. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! When the fan and heatsink assembly is backward compatiable with old 3-pin CPU fan. 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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...- Populated - DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. Populated ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2-11 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 Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and... a 240-pin footprint compared to prevent installation on a DDR DIMM socket. 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 DIMM_B2 -
...- Populated - DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. Populated ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2-11 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 Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and... a 240-pin footprint compared to prevent installation on a DDR DIMM socket. 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 DIMM_B2 -
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...: 1. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. • The DDR2 DIMM sockets do so can cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 2. Do not force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in only... DIMM. 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 2 1 DDR2 DIMM notch ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2-13
...: 1. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. • The DDR2 DIMM sockets do so can cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 2. Do not force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in only... DIMM. 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 2 1 DDR2 DIMM notch ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2-13
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... completely seated on the next page. 3. 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2-17 When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI...
... completely seated on the next page. 3. 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2-17 When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI...
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...® SLI™ Edition graphics cards at x8, x8 speed ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2-19 See page 2-26 for details. • Due to chipset limitation, the black PCI Express x16 (PCIEX16_2) slot can run only up to the chassis (CHA_FAN1) connector when using two graphics cards for better thermal environment. 2.5.6 PCI Express x16 slots This motherboard supports...
...® SLI™ Edition graphics cards at x8, x8 speed ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2-19 See page 2-26 for details. • Due to chipset limitation, the black PCI Express x16 (PCIEX16_2) slot can run only up to the chassis (CHA_FAN1) connector when using two graphics cards for better thermal environment. 2.5.6 PCI Express x16 slots This motherboard supports...
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...or Master Cable-Select Master Slave Mode of the cable to prevent incorrect cable connection when using a FDD cable with a covered Pin 5. M2N-PLUS SLI ® FLOPPY NOTE: Orient the red markings on the Ultra DMA cable connector. Master Slave Master Slave Cable connector Black Black Gray ... There are three connectors on the connector is for the provided floppy disk drive (FDD) signal cable. Connect the blue connector to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one end of device(s) - This prevents incorrect insertion when you connect the IDE cable. • Use the ...
...or Master Cable-Select Master Slave Mode of the cable to prevent incorrect cable connection when using a FDD cable with a covered Pin 5. M2N-PLUS SLI ® FLOPPY NOTE: Orient the red markings on the Ultra DMA cable connector. Master Slave Master Slave Cable connector Black Black Gray ... There are three connectors on the connector is for the provided floppy disk drive (FDD) signal cable. Connect the blue connector to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one end of device(s) - This prevents incorrect insertion when you connect the IDE cable. • Use the ...
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...! CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM M2N-PLUS SLI ® PWR_FAN GND +12V Rotation CHA_FAN GND +12V Rotation M2N-PLUS SLI Fan connectors • Only the CPU_FAN and CHA_FAN connectors support the ASUS Q FAN2 feature. • If you may damage the motherboard components. Or you install two VGA cards, we recommend that the...
...! CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM M2N-PLUS SLI ® PWR_FAN GND +12V Rotation CHA_FAN GND +12V Rotation M2N-PLUS SLI Fan connectors • Only the CPU_FAN and CHA_FAN connectors support the ASUS Q FAN2 feature. • If you may damage the motherboard components. Or you install two VGA cards, we recommend that the...
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...5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC GND USB_P9+ USB_P9USB+5V PIN1 PIN1 PIN1 USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND USB+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 480 Mbps connection speed. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB 78, ASAP) These connectors... install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. The USB module is purchased separately. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2-27 Doing so will damage the motherboard! IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2) This connector is for USB 2.0 ports. 5.
...5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC GND USB_P9+ USB_P9USB+5V PIN1 PIN1 PIN1 USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND USB+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 480 Mbps connection speed. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB 78, ASAP) These connectors... install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. The USB module is purchased separately. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2-27 Doing so will damage the motherboard! IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2) This connector is for USB 2.0 ports. 5.
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... bootable floppy disk / USB flash disk or a CD ROM.) 4. This utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ..., and • View the BIOS version information. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 4- ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS in DOS using the ASUS Update or Award BIOS Flash utilities. 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the future. See page 5-3 for...
... bootable floppy disk / USB flash disk or a CD ROM.) 4. This utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ..., and • View the BIOS version information. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 4- ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS in DOS using the ASUS Update or Award BIOS Flash utilities. 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the future. See page 5-3 for...