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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...
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...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 Athlon™ 64 FX / AMD Athlon™ 64 X2...graphics cards, both at mid-board, four on the rear panel) (continued on the next page) xi 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 ...
...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 Athlon™ 64 FX / AMD Athlon™ 64 X2...graphics cards, both at mid-board, four on the rear panel) (continued on the next page) xi 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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... both Windows® Vista and XP ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS Q-Connector - ASUS AI Nap AI Overclocking (intelligent 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. AI Remote - ASUS AI Gear - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition specifications summary ASUS AI Lifestyle features...
... both Windows® Vista and XP ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS Q-Connector - ASUS AI Nap AI Overclocking (intelligent 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. AI Remote - ASUS AI Gear - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition specifications summary ASUS AI Lifestyle features...
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... an OS-based flash utility. ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly adjusts the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to the system loading to restore corrupted BIOS data from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. See page 5-9 and 5-10 for details. See page 2-33 for details. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 1- ASUS motherboard's fanless concept is a user...
... an OS-based flash utility. ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly adjusts the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to the system loading to restore corrupted BIOS data from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. See page 5-9 and 5-10 for details. See page 2-33 for details. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 1- ASUS motherboard's fanless concept is a user...
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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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...; angle. Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to a 90º angle; 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a 940-pin AM2 socket designed for the AMD Opteron processor. M2N-PLUS SLI ® M2N-PLUS SLI CPU Socket AM2 2. otherwise, the CPU will not fit in only one correct orientation. Make sure you use...
...; angle. Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to a 90º angle; 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a 940-pin AM2 socket designed for the AMD Opteron processor. M2N-PLUS SLI ® M2N-PLUS SLI CPU Socket AM2 2. otherwise, the CPU will not fit in only one correct orientation. Make sure you use...
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When the CPU is locked. 6. Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that came with a small triangle. 4. Gold triangle Small triangle 5. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2- 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. The lever clicks on the side tab to secure the CPU. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it is in place. 3.
When the CPU is locked. 6. Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that came with a small triangle. 4. Gold triangle Small triangle 5. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2- 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. The lever clicks on the side tab to secure the CPU. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it is in place. 3.
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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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... move the cap back to default values. 2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to re-enter data. 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 clear the... allows you clear the CMOS. • You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by...
... move the cap back to default values. 2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to re-enter data. 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 clear the... allows you clear the CMOS. • You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by...
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... 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 Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) if you wish to wake up the computer when you to wake up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in the BIOS...
... 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 Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) if you wish to wake up the computer when you to wake up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in the BIOS...
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CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin PWR_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350 mA~2000 mA (24 W max.) or a ... not place jumper caps on the motherboard, making sure that you may damage the motherboard components. 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...
CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin PWR_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350 mA~2000 mA (24 W max.) or a ... not place jumper caps on the motherboard, making sure that you may damage the motherboard components. 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...
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4.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to malfunction. Phoenix-AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration PCIPnP Onboard Device Configuration SLI Configuration Select Menu Item Specific Help Adjust system frequency/voltage. F1:Help ↑↓ : Select Item ESC: Exit →←: Select Menu -/+: .... F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →←: Select Menu -/+: Change Value Enter: Select Sub-menu F5: Setup Defaults F10: Save and Exit ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 4-19
4.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to malfunction. Phoenix-AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration PCIPnP Onboard Device Configuration SLI Configuration Select Menu Item Specific Help Adjust system frequency/voltage. F1:Help ↑↓ : Select Item ESC: Exit →←: Select Menu -/+: .... F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →←: Select Menu -/+: Change Value Enter: Select Sub-menu F5: Setup Defaults F10: Save and Exit ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 4-19
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... platform Memclock or limit value. Configuration options: [Auto] [DDR2 400] [DDR2 533] [DDR2 667] [DDR2 800] ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 4-21 4.4.2 CPU Configuration Advanced Phoenix-AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility CPU Configuration Select Menu CPU Type AMD Sempron(tm) Processor 3000+ CPU Speed 1600 MHz Cache RAM 256K DRAM Configuration Hyper Transport Frequency AMD Live! F1:Help ESC: Exit...
... platform Memclock or limit value. Configuration options: [Auto] [DDR2 400] [DDR2 533] [DDR2 667] [DDR2 800] ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 4-21 4.4.2 CPU Configuration Advanced Phoenix-AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility CPU Configuration Select Menu CPU Type AMD Sempron(tm) Processor 3000+ CPU Speed 1600 MHz Cache RAM 256K DRAM Configuration Hyper Transport Frequency AMD Live! F1:Help ESC: Exit...
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... monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU, chassis, and power fan speeds in rotations per minute (RPM). These items are not user-configurable. If any of the chassis Q-Fan. Configuration options: [Disabled] [800 RPM] [1200 RPM] [1600 RPM] ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 4-33 Configuration options: [Performance]... voltage regulators. When set the CPU fan warning speed. These items are not userconfigurable. CPU Fan Speed warning [ 800 RPM] Allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the fans is not connected to the motherboard, the field shows 0. Set this...
... monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU, chassis, and power fan speeds in rotations per minute (RPM). These items are not user-configurable. If any of the chassis Q-Fan. Configuration options: [Disabled] [800 RPM] [1200 RPM] [1600 RPM] ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 4-33 Configuration options: [Performance]... voltage regulators. When set the CPU fan warning speed. These items are not userconfigurable. CPU Fan Speed warning [ 800 RPM] Allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the fans is not connected to the motherboard, the field shows 0. Set this...
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...your computer in healthy operating condition. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 5- ASUS AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Utility Installs the AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet! ASUS AI Nap Installs the ASUS AI Nap. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and ... the latest version of the utilities through the Installation Wizard. ASUS AI Gear Installs the ASUS AI Gear. Before using the ASUS Update, make sure that the motherboard supports. ASUS Accelerated Propeller Installs the ASUS Accelerated Propeller (ASAP). ASUS Update Allows you to the...
...your computer in healthy operating condition. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 5- ASUS AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Utility Installs the AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet! ASUS AI Nap Installs the ASUS AI Nap. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and ... the latest version of the utilities through the Installation Wizard. ASUS AI Gear Installs the ASUS AI Gear. Before using the ASUS Update, make sure that the motherboard supports. ASUS Accelerated Propeller Installs the ASUS Accelerated Propeller (ASAP). ASUS Update Allows you to the...
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...; Technology: 1. From the Windows® 2000/XP operating system, click Start. Windows® 2000/XP 1. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 5-11 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 of power depending on the system and enter BIOS by pressing the...
...; Technology: 1. From the Windows® 2000/XP operating system, click Start. Windows® 2000/XP 1. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 5-11 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 of power depending on the system and enter BIOS by pressing the...
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...for that sensor also turns red. Preferences You can customize the application using the Preference section in the main window. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 5-17 When displayed, the monitor panel for details. Button Function Opens the Configuration window Opens the Report window Opens ... Interface window Opens the Peripheral Component Interconnect window Opens the Windows Management Instrumentation window Opens the hard disk drive, memory, CPU usage window Shows/Hides the Preference section Minimizes the application Closes the application Sensor alert When a system sensor detects a ...
...for that sensor also turns red. Preferences You can customize the application using the Preference section in the main window. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 5-17 When displayed, the monitor panel for details. Button Function Opens the Configuration window Opens the Report window Opens ... Interface window Opens the Peripheral Component Interconnect window Opens the Windows Management Instrumentation window Opens the hard disk drive, memory, CPU usage window Shows/Hides the Preference section Minimizes the application Closes the application Sensor alert When a system sensor detects a ...