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... 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 2-6 2.3.1 Installing the CPU 2-6 2.3.2 Installing...
... 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 2-6 2.3.1 Installing the CPU 2-6 2.3.2 Installing...
Motherboard Installation Guide
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... Superior Quality Audio 7.1 channel CODEC (Vista-ready) - Supports S/PDIF 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...continued on the next page) xi 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...
... Superior Quality Audio 7.1 channel CODEC (Vista-ready) - Supports S/PDIF 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...continued on the next page) xi 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...
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...Vista and XP ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - Fixed PCI/PCIe frequencies ASUS EZ DIY: - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - AI Remote - ASAP (ASUS Accelerated Propeller) - ASUS Q-Connector - TPM Support (the module is purchased separately) - ASUS AI Nap AI Overclocking (intelligent CPU...CPU / 1 x Chassis / 1 x Power fan connectors 1 x IEEE 1394a connector 1 x S/PDIF Out connector Front panel audio connector CD audio in 24-pin ATX power connector 4-pin ATX 12 V power connector System panel connector (continued on the next page) xii ASUS AI Gear - M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition specifications summary ASUS...
...Vista and XP ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - Fixed PCI/PCIe frequencies ASUS EZ DIY: - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - AI Remote - ASAP (ASUS Accelerated Propeller) - ASUS Q-Connector - TPM Support (the module is purchased separately) - ASUS AI Nap AI Overclocking (intelligent CPU...CPU / 1 x Chassis / 1 x Power fan connectors 1 x IEEE 1394a connector 1 x S/PDIF Out connector Front panel audio connector CD audio in 24-pin ATX power connector 4-pin ATX 12 V power connector System panel connector (continued on the next page) xii ASUS AI Gear - M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition specifications summary ASUS...
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... W max.) at +12V. right angle side 4. 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...
... W max.) at +12V. right angle side 4. 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...
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... the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems. This utility helps you to the ASUS website. Before using the ASUS Update, make sure that the motherboard supports. software. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 5- ASUS AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Utility Installs the AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet! ASUS Accelerated Propeller Installs the ASUS Accelerated Propeller (ASAP). ASUS Update Allows you...
... the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems. This utility helps you to the ASUS website. Before using the ASUS Update, make sure that the motherboard supports. software. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 5- ASUS AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Utility Installs the AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet! ASUS Accelerated Propeller Installs the ASUS Accelerated Propeller (ASAP). ASUS Update Allows you...
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... is set it to [Enabled]. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 5-11 Save your operating system. Click the Power button. From the Power schemes combo list box, select Minimal Power Management. 6. See section "4.4 Advanced Menu." 3. 5.3.2 Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology The motherboard supports the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology that dynamically and automatically change the CPU speed, voltage, and amount...
... is set it to [Enabled]. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 5-11 Save your operating system. Click the Power button. From the Power schemes combo list box, select Minimal Power Management. 6. See section "4.4 Advanced Menu." 3. 5.3.2 Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology The motherboard supports the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology that dynamically and automatically change the CPU speed, voltage, and amount...