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...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...MHz memory modules - Supports TCP/IP Acceleration C-Media Superior Quality Audio 7.1 channel CODEC (Vista-ready) - 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...
...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...MHz memory modules - Supports TCP/IP Acceleration C-Media Superior Quality Audio 7.1 channel CODEC (Vista-ready) - 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...
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...(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. Fixed PCI/PCIe frequencies ASUS EZ DIY: - ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS Q-Fan 2 ASUS MyLogo2 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (green)...AI Remote - AP Trigger *ASUS AI Remote, AP Trigger, and TPM run with both Windows® Vista and XP ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASAP (ASUS Accelerated Propeller) - ASUS Q-Connector - M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition specifications summary ASUS AI Lifestyle features Overclocking features ...
...(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. Fixed PCI/PCIe frequencies ASUS EZ DIY: - ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS Q-Fan 2 ASUS MyLogo2 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (green)...AI Remote - AP Trigger *ASUS AI Remote, AP Trigger, and TPM run with both Windows® Vista and XP ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASAP (ASUS Accelerated Propeller) - ASUS Q-Connector - M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition specifications summary ASUS AI Lifestyle features Overclocking features ...
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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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Before you for two devices 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable I/O shield ASUS SLI™ Bridge 1 x ASUS Q-Connector Kit (USB, System panel; ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 1- Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. Retail version only) AI...
Before you for two devices 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable I/O shield ASUS SLI™ Bridge 1 x ASUS Q-Connector Kit (USB, System panel; ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 1- Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. Retail version only) AI...
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...turns your computer into the NVIDIA® nForce™ 500 SLI™ chipset to meet your Internet, LAN, and file sharing requirements. Gigabit LAN The motherboard comes with a Gigabit LAN controller built into a high-...ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 1- The controller uses the PCI Express segment to provide faster data bandwidth for details. See page 2-22 for details. This function can only work under C-Media official driver. The IEEE 1394a interface allows up the PCI bus. This high speed interface is Microsoft Vista-ready. PCI Express™ interface The motherboard...
...turns your computer into the NVIDIA® nForce™ 500 SLI™ chipset to meet your Internet, LAN, and file sharing requirements. Gigabit LAN The motherboard comes with a Gigabit LAN controller built into a high-...ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 1- The controller uses the PCI Express segment to provide faster data bandwidth for details. See page 2-22 for details. This function can only work under C-Media official driver. The IEEE 1394a interface allows up the PCI bus. This high speed interface is Microsoft Vista-ready. PCI Express™ interface The motherboard...
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.... ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 1- 1.3.3 ASUS Special features Fanless Design Cooling fans, though a popular thermal solution, also come with one cable at a time, making connection quick and accurate. See page 5-9 and 5-10 for details. See page 4-9 for details. ASUS Q-Connector The ASUS Q-Connector allows you to personalize and add style to address the thermal issues across the motherboard, and...
.... ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 1- 1.3.3 ASUS Special features Fanless Design Cooling fans, though a popular thermal solution, also come with one cable at a time, making connection quick and accurate. See page 5-9 and 5-10 for details. See page 4-9 for details. ASUS Q-Connector The ASUS Q-Connector allows you to personalize and add style to address the thermal issues across the motherboard, and...
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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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... or touch a safely grounded object or to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any motherboard component. M2N-PLUS SLI ® SB_PWR ON M2N-PLUS SLI Onboard LED Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2- Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before...
... or touch a safely grounded object or to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any motherboard component. M2N-PLUS SLI ® SB_PWR ON M2N-PLUS SLI Onboard LED Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2- Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before...
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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,...,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B2 (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® I5D0I0ASLI™ PWR_FAN CHA_FAN CLRTC...
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,...,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B2 (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® I5D0I0ASLI™ PWR_FAN CHA_FAN CLRTC...
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Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it fits in place, push down the socket lever to indicate that it is in place. 3. Position the CPU above the socket such that came with a small triangle. 4. Gold triangle Small triangle 5. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2- When the CPU is locked. 6. The lever clicks on the side tab to secure the CPU. Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with the heatsink package.
Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it fits in place, push down the socket lever to indicate that it is in place. 3. Position the CPU above the socket such that came with a small triangle. 4. Gold triangle Small triangle 5. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2- When the CPU is locked. 6. The lever clicks on the side tab to secure the CPU. Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with the heatsink package.
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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. Align the other end of the retention bracket to the retention module base. 3. 2. Attach one end of the retention bracket (near the retention bracket lock) to the module base. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2- 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. Align the other end of the retention bracket to the retention module base. 3. 2. Attach one end of the retention bracket (near the retention bracket lock) to the module base. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2- 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.
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... Memory Configurations Mode Single-Channel Dual-channel (1) Dual-channel (2) DIMM_A1 - Populated ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2-11 A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has 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...
... Memory Configurations Mode Single-Channel Dual-channel (1) Dual-channel (2) DIMM_A1 - Populated ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2-11 A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has 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...
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...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. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to the DDR2 ...DDR2 DIMM is keyed with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 2 1 DDR2 DIMM notch ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2-13 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do not support ...
...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. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to the DDR2 ...DDR2 DIMM is keyed with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 2 1 DDR2 DIMM notch ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2-13 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do not support ...
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...; DS JM388Q643A-6 ••• SS T6UA512C5 ••• DS T6UB1GC5 ••• SS TB3D2667C58S ••• DS TB4D2667C58D ••• ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2-15
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...for later use . Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2-17 The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that you removed earlier. 6. Turn on the next page...and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Refer to use . 4. 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. Secure the card to install expansion cards. See Chapter 4 for the...
...for later use . Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2-17 The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that you removed earlier. 6. Turn on the next page...and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Refer to use . 4. 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. Secure the card to install expansion cards. See Chapter 4 for the...
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... specifications. PCIe x16 graphics card x8 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 Refer to the chassis (CHA_FAN1) connector when using two graphics cards for the location of the...the figure below for better thermal environment. See page 2-26 for details on the NVIDIA SLI™ technology feature. 2.5.6 PCI Express x16 slots This motherboard supports two NVIDIA® SLI™-ready PCI Express x16 graphic cards that you provide sufficient power when running NVIDIA...
... specifications. PCIe x16 graphics card x8 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 Refer to the chassis (CHA_FAN1) connector when using two graphics cards for the location of the...the figure below for better thermal environment. See page 2-26 for details on the NVIDIA SLI™ technology feature. 2.5.6 PCI Express x16 slots This motherboard supports two NVIDIA® SLI™-ready PCI Express x16 graphic cards that you provide sufficient power when running NVIDIA...
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2. See section 4.5.3 APM Configuration. M2N-PLUS SLI ® KBPWR 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB M2N-PLUS SLI Keyboard power setting ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2-21 M2N-PLUS SLI ® USBPW12 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 the computer from S3 and S4 sleep modes...
2. See section 4.5.3 APM Configuration. M2N-PLUS SLI ® KBPWR 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB M2N-PLUS SLI Keyboard power setting ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2-21 M2N-PLUS SLI ® USBPW12 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 the computer from S3 and S4 sleep modes...
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... audio ports in 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration. Plugging any other serial devices. 13. Side Speaker Out 6-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer - ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2-23
... audio ports in 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration. Plugging any other serial devices. 13. Side Speaker Out 6-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer - ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2-23
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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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...separately. Connect the IEEE 1394a module cable to this connector, then install the module to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! 5. 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+ GND USB+... with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to a slot opening at the back of these connectors, then install the module to 480 Mbps connection speed. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2-27 Connect the USB module cable to any of the system chassis.
...separately. Connect the IEEE 1394a module cable to this connector, then install the module to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! 5. 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+ GND USB+... with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to a slot opening at the back of these connectors, then install the module to 480 Mbps connection speed. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2-27 Connect the USB module cable to any of the system chassis.