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... 3-2 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function 3-2 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch 3-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility 4-1 4.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 4-4 4.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 4-5 4.1.4 Updating the BIOS 4-6 4.1.5 Saving the current BIOS file 4-8 4.1.6 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 4-9 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-10 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 4-11 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-11 4.2.3 Legend bar 4-12 4.2.4 Menu items 4-12...
... 3-2 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function 3-2 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch 3-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility 4-1 4.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 4-4 4.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 4-5 4.1.4 Updating the BIOS 4-6 4.1.5 Saving the current BIOS file 4-8 4.1.6 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 4-9 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-10 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 4-11 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-11 4.2.3 Legend bar 4-12 4.2.4 Menu items 4-12...
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... may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that comes with the motherboard package. • Chapter 6: NVIDIA® SLI™ technology support This chapter tells how to install SLI-ready PCI Express graphics cards. About this guide is organized This guide contains...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 standard package. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of shutting down...
... may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that comes with the motherboard package. • Chapter 6: NVIDIA® SLI™ technology support This chapter tells how to install SLI-ready PCI Express graphics cards. About this guide is organized This guide contains...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 standard package. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of shutting down...
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... panel connector (continued on the next page) xii ASAP (ASUS Accelerated Propeller) - AI Remote - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition specifications summary ASUS AI Lifestyle features Overclocking features Special features Rear panel I/O ports Internal connectors ASUS AI Lifestyle Vista Edition features: - ASUS AI Gear - TPM Support (the module is purchased separately) - ASUS AI Nap AI Overclocking (intelligent CPU frequency tuner) Stepless Frequency...
... panel connector (continued on the next page) xii ASAP (ASUS Accelerated Propeller) - AI Remote - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition specifications summary ASUS AI Lifestyle features Overclocking features Special features Rear panel I/O ports Internal connectors ASUS AI Lifestyle Vista Edition features: - ASUS AI Gear - TPM Support (the module is purchased separately) - ASUS AI Nap AI Overclocking (intelligent CPU frequency tuner) Stepless Frequency...
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... subject to change without notice. xiii 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...
... subject to change without notice. xiii 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...
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... module. See page 2-33 for details. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 1- ASUS Q-Connector The ASUS Q-Connector allows you to connect or disconnect chassis front panel cables in the motherboard allows you to personalize and add style to provide a cool environment without entering the OS. ASUS motherboard's fanless concept is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. ASUS MyLogo2™ This new feature present in...
... module. See page 2-33 for details. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 1- ASUS Q-Connector The ASUS Q-Connector allows you to connect or disconnect chassis front panel cables in the motherboard allows you to personalize and add style to provide a cool environment without entering the OS. ASUS motherboard's fanless concept is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. ASUS MyLogo2™ This new feature present in...
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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,... PCIEX1_2 VIA VT6308P Super I/O PCIEX16_2 PCI1 PCI2 TPM IE1394_2 ASAP ® nForcNeV® I5D0I0ASLI™ PWR_FAN CHA_FAN CLRTC CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power 4Mb BIOS SATA1 SATA3 PANEL SB_PWR USBPW56 USBPW78 SATA2 USB78 CHASSIS SATA4 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) DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64 bit,... PCIEX1_2 VIA VT6308P Super I/O PCIEX16_2 PCI1 PCI2 TPM IE1394_2 ASAP ® nForcNeV® I5D0I0ASLI™ PWR_FAN CHA_FAN CLRTC CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power 4Mb BIOS SATA1 SATA3 PANEL SB_PWR USBPW56 USBPW78 SATA2 USB78 CHASSIS SATA4 FLOPPY USB56 Refer to 2.7 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors.
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...card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Turn on the next page. 3. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Keep the screw for the expansion card. Assign an IRQ to unplug the power cord before adding or removing ... information on the slot. 5. See Chapter 4 for the card. 2. 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you intend to use . 4. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2-17 Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments; The following sub‑sections describe...
...card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Turn on the next page. 3. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Keep the screw for the expansion card. Assign an IRQ to unplug the power cord before adding or removing ... information on the slot. 5. See Chapter 4 for the card. 2. 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you intend to use . 4. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2-17 Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments; The following sub‑sections describe...
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...so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the cap back to pins 1-2. 4. M2N-PLUS SLI ® M2N-PLUS SLI Clear RTC... RAM CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC • Make sure to re-enter your previous BIOS settings after you to re-enter data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data...
...so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the cap back to pins 1-2. 4. M2N-PLUS SLI ® M2N-PLUS SLI Clear RTC... RAM CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear RTC • Make sure to re-enter your previous BIOS settings after you to re-enter data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data...
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...(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 ... power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in reduced power mode). 2. M2N-PLUS SLI ® KBPWR 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB M2N-PLUS SLI Keyboard power setting ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2-21 Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you press a key on the...S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in the BIOS. See section 4.5.3 APM Configuration.
...(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 ... power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in reduced power mode). 2. M2N-PLUS SLI ® KBPWR 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB M2N-PLUS SLI Keyboard power setting ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2-21 Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you press a key on the...S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in the BIOS. See section 4.5.3 APM Configuration.
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... 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 SEC_IDE PRI_IDE PIN 1 M2N-PLUS SLI IDE connectors 3. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set to PIN 1. If...
... 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 SEC_IDE PRI_IDE PIN 1 M2N-PLUS SLI IDE connectors 3. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set to PIN 1. If...
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...to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off the system power. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power button turns the system on or puts the system in sleep mode. • Hard disk drive activity ... for system reboot without turning off button (2-pin PWRSR) This connector is for the system power LED. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2-31 Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. M2N-PLUS SLI ® SPEAKER PANEL Speaker Ground Ground +5V Ground Reset Ground PWR RESET PWRSW PLED PLEDPLED+ IDE_LEDIDE_LED+...
...to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off the system power. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power button turns the system on or puts the system in sleep mode. • Hard disk drive activity ... for system reboot without turning off button (2-pin PWRSR) This connector is for the system power LED. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2-31 Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. M2N-PLUS SLI ® SPEAKER PANEL Speaker Ground Ground +5V Ground Reset Ground PWR RESET PWRSW PLED PLEDPLED+ IDE_LEDIDE_LED+...
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... button. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 3- For systems with a surge protector. 5. Connect the power cord to a power outlet that all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. The system then runs the power-on test. Monitor b. After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (...see anything within 30 seconds from the time you do not see BIOS beep codes table below) or additional messages appear on the system front panel case lights up...
... button. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 3- For systems with a surge protector. 5. Connect the power cord to a power outlet that all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. The system then runs the power-on test. Monitor b. After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (...see anything within 30 seconds from the time you do not see BIOS beep codes table below) or additional messages appear on the system front panel case lights up...
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...down. 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch While the system is selected, then click the OK button to soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. If you are using Windows® XP: 1. Pressing the power switch for details. 3- Chapter 3: Powering up Click the Start button then...mode or to shut down the computer. 3. Click the Start button then select ShutDown. 2. The power supply should turn off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. Click the Start button then click Shut Down. 2. Refer to shut down the computer. 3. 3.2 Turning off the computer 3.2.1 Using the OS...
...down. 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch While the system is selected, then click the OK button to soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. If you are using Windows® XP: 1. Pressing the power switch for details. 3- Chapter 3: Powering up Click the Start button then...mode or to shut down the computer. 3. Click the Start button then select ShutDown. 2. The power supply should turn off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. Click the Start button then click Shut Down. 2. Refer to shut down the computer. 3. 3.2 Turning off the computer 3.2.1 Using the OS...
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This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. 4 BIOS setup
This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. 4 BIOS setup
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Chapter summary 4 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-10 4.3 Main menu 4-14 4.4 Advanced menu 4-19 4.5 Power menu 4-29 4.6 Boot menu 4-34 4.7 Tools menu 4-39 4.8 Exit menu 4-40 ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition
Chapter summary 4 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-10 4.3 Main menu 4-14 4.4 Advanced menu 4-19 4.5 Power menu 4-29 4.6 Boot menu 4-34 4.7 Tools menu 4-39 4.8 Exit menu 4-40 ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition
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... or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 4- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or Award BIOS Flash utilities. 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a bootable floppy disk / USB flash disk or the...
... or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 4- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or Award BIOS Flash utilities. 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a bootable floppy disk / USB flash disk or the...
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click Auto Select. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop‑down you update the BIOS using this utility. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from the 3. Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next. Click Next. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1.
click Auto Select. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop‑down you update the BIOS using this utility. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from the 3. Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next. Click Next. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1.
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... window, then click Open. 4. Click Next. 5. Locate the BIOS file from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 4- From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to complete the update process. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the drop‑down...
... window, then click Open. 4. Click Next. 5. Locate the BIOS file from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 4- From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to complete the update process. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the drop‑down...
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...floppy disk. Insert the Windows® 2000 CD to continue. 2. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk to the bootable floppy disk. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup e. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press . Click Start from the menu, then select Format. Select Create an MS-DOS ...startup disk from the format options field, then click Start. b. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the floppy disk drive. b. A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears. Insert a formatted, high density 1.44 MB floppy disk into...
...floppy disk. Insert the Windows® 2000 CD to continue. 2. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk to the bootable floppy disk. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup e. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press . Click Start from the menu, then select Format. Select Create an MS-DOS ...startup disk from the format options field, then click Start. b. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the floppy disk drive. b. A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears. Insert a formatted, high density 1.44 MB floppy disk into...
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... motherboard. 2. Press + during the Power-On Self Tests (POST). You can support devices such as USB flash disk, hard disk, or floppy disk with FAT 32/16/12 format only. • Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to the floppy disk drive or the USB port. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition...
... motherboard. 2. Press + during the Power-On Self Tests (POST). You can support devices such as USB flash disk, hard disk, or floppy disk with FAT 32/16/12 format only. • Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to the floppy disk drive or the USB port. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition...