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... Remote, AP Trigger, and TPM run with both Windows® Vista and XP ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS Q-Connector - AI Remote - 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: - ASAP (ASUS Accelerated Propeller) - ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS Q-Fan 2 ASUS MyLogo2 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (green) 1 x LAN...
... Remote, AP Trigger, and TPM run with both Windows® Vista and XP ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS Q-Connector - AI Remote - 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: - ASAP (ASUS Accelerated Propeller) - ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS Q-Fan 2 ASUS MyLogo2 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (green) 1 x LAN...
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... below for better overclocking capability. • For dual-channel configuration (2), you would like to work under Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition and Windows® Vista x64 Edition operating systems. You may install a maximum of memory space for dual channel mode. We recommend that you...://dlsvr01.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/4GB_Rev1.pdf http://www.intel.com/support/motherboards/server/sb/cs-016594.htm This motherboard can support 8 GB physical memory under Windows® XP 32-bit version OS. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for further explanation: http://support.asus.com/...
... below for better overclocking capability. • For dual-channel configuration (2), you would like to work under Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition and Windows® Vista x64 Edition operating systems. You may install a maximum of memory space for dual channel mode. We recommend that you...://dlsvr01.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/4GB_Rev1.pdf http://www.intel.com/support/motherboards/server/sb/cs-016594.htm This motherboard can support 8 GB physical memory under Windows® XP 32-bit version OS. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for further explanation: http://support.asus.com/...
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... CD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) Refer to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 4- The ASUS Update utility allows you to your BIOS The following utilities allow you to restore the BIOS ...Utility (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk / USB flash disk, or the motherboard support CD.) 3. Place the support CD in Windows® environment.) 2. The ASUS Update utility is available in the future. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (...
... CD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) Refer to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 4- The ASUS Update utility allows you to your BIOS The following utilities allow you to restore the BIOS ...Utility (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk / USB flash disk, or the motherboard support CD.) 3. Place the support CD in Windows® environment.) 2. The ASUS Update utility is available in the future. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (...
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...Always update the utility to download. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Follow the ... through the Internet. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. Locate the BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open. 4. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 4-
...Always update the utility to download. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Follow the ... through the Internet. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. Locate the BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open. 4. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 4-
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ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 4-13 4.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display a pop-up menu 4.2.8 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of ...:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →←: Select Menu -/+: Change Value Enter: Select SubMenu F5: Setup Defaults F10: Save and Exit Pop-up window with the configuration options for that item.
ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 4-13 4.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display a pop-up menu 4.2.8 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of ...:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →←: Select Menu -/+: Change Value Enter: Select SubMenu F5: Setup Defaults F10: Save and Exit Pop-up window with the configuration options for that item.
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...disabled. USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable support for the ASUS ASAP feature that supports Windows® Vista ReadyBoost™ function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 4-27 Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Onboard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] Enable... the onboard USB flash module for USB devices on legacy operating systems (OS). Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS ASAP [Disabled] Allows you to change the USB-related features. USB Controller [Enabled] Allows you to display the ...
...disabled. USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable support for the ASUS ASAP feature that supports Windows® Vista ReadyBoost™ function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 4-27 Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Onboard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] Enable... the onboard USB flash module for USB devices on legacy operating systems (OS). Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS ASAP [Disabled] Allows you to change the USB-related features. USB Controller [Enabled] Allows you to display the ...
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Chapter summary 5 5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support CD information 5-1 5.3 Software informtion 5-9 5.4 Windows® Vista feature 5-32 5.5 RAID configurations 5-33 5.6 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-42 ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition
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... 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack2 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability. 5.2 Support CD information The support CD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to change at any time without notice. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 5- Always install...
... 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack2 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability. 5.2 Support CD information The support CD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to change at any time without notice. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 5- Always install...
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...system boot logo before flashing BIOS, then click Next. 4. Select Options from the drop down menu, then click Next. 3. The ASUS MyLogo2 window appears. 6. The boot logo is set to [Enabled] if you customize the boot logo. See section "5.2.3 Utilities menu" for details... online help or readme file that came with the software application for details. 2. Launch the ASUS Update utility. See section 4.6.5 Boot Settings Configuration. • You can create your original BIOS file, or obtain the latest BIOS version from the support CD. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 5-
...system boot logo before flashing BIOS, then click Next. 4. Select Options from the drop down menu, then click Next. 3. The ASUS MyLogo2 window appears. 6. The boot logo is set to [Enabled] if you customize the boot logo. See section "5.2.3 Utilities menu" for details... online help or readme file that came with the software application for details. 2. Launch the ASUS Update utility. See section 4.6.5 Boot Settings Configuration. • You can create your original BIOS file, or obtain the latest BIOS version from the support CD. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 5-
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.... Enabling Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology To enable Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology: 1. Windows® 2000/XP 1. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 5-11 Select Settings > Control Panel. 2. The following dialogue box appears. 5. From the Windows® 2000/XP operating system, click Start. 5.3.2 Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology The motherboard supports the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology that dynamically and automatically change...
.... Enabling Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology To enable Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology: 1. Windows® 2000/XP 1. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 5-11 Select Settings > Control Panel. 2. The following dialogue box appears. 5. From the Windows® 2000/XP operating system, click Start. 5.3.2 Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology The motherboard supports the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology that dynamically and automatically change...
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... digital volume. Click to select channel configurations. Click for digital and analog options. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 5-13 Main Setting The Main Setting option allows you will find the CM6501 Sound ..., 3D sound positioning, and S/PDIF Out support. Make sure that came with the motherboard package. Click to effect the settings and exit. 5.3.3 C-Media CM6501 audio utility The... 8-channel speakers for this setup. • C-Media requires Microsoft® Windows® 2000/XP/Vista version. Follow the installation wizard to install the C-Media CM6501 Audio Driver ...
... digital volume. Click to select channel configurations. Click for digital and analog options. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 5-13 Main Setting The Main Setting option allows you will find the CM6501 Sound ..., 3D sound positioning, and S/PDIF Out support. Make sure that came with the motherboard package. Click to effect the settings and exit. 5.3.3 C-Media CM6501 audio utility The... 8-channel speakers for this setup. • C-Media requires Microsoft® Windows® 2000/XP/Vista version. Follow the installation wizard to install the C-Media CM6501 Audio Driver ...
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... deactivate. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 5-17 When displayed, the monitor panel for details. Click the box before each preference to the Monitor panels section for that sensor also turns red. Button Function Opens the Configuration window Opens the Report window Opens the Desktop Management Interface window Opens the Peripheral Component Interconnect window Opens the Windows Management Instrumentation window Opens the...
... deactivate. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 5-17 When displayed, the monitor panel for details. Click the box before each preference to the Monitor panels section for that sensor also turns red. Button Function Opens the Configuration window Opens the Report window Opens the Desktop Management Interface window Opens the Peripheral Component Interconnect window Opens the Windows Management Instrumentation window Opens the...
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This browser displays various Windows® management information. Click an item from the left panel to display the DMI (Desktop Management Interface) browser. DMI browser Click to...reduce the browser size by dragging the bottom right corner of the browser. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 5-19 Refer to display the WMI (Windows Management Instrumentation) browser. Click the plus sign (+) before WMI Information to display the available information. Click the plus sign (+) before DMI Information to display the available information. Monitoring sensor alert...
This browser displays various Windows® management information. Click an item from the left panel to display the DMI (Desktop Management Interface) browser. DMI browser Click to...reduce the browser size by dragging the bottom right corner of the browser. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 5-19 Refer to display the WMI (Windows Management Instrumentation) browser. Click the plus sign (+) before WMI Information to display the available information. Click the plus sign (+) before DMI Information to display the available information. Monitoring sensor alert...
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The Config window has two tabs: Sensor/Threshold and Preference. Loads the default threshold values for each sensor Applies your changes Cancels or ignores your changes Loads your saved configuration Saves your configuration ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 5-21 Memory usage The Memory tab shows both used (blue) and the available physical memory. The Sensor/ Threshold tab...
The Config window has two tabs: Sensor/Threshold and Preference. Loads the default threshold values for each sensor Applies your changes Cancels or ignores your changes Loads your saved configuration Saves your configuration ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 5-21 Memory usage The Memory tab shows both used (blue) and the available physical memory. The Sensor/ Threshold tab...
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5.3.6 ASUS AI Nap This feature allows you to minimize the power consumption of your computer whenever you can launch the utility by double-clicking the AI Nap icon on the Windows OS taskbar. Unclick the item to switch the function back. • Refer to shutting down, just right click the AI Nap icon...; To switch the power button functions from the bundled support CD, you are away. Click Yes on the OS taskbar and click Use power button. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 5-23
5.3.6 ASUS AI Nap This feature allows you to minimize the power consumption of your computer whenever you can launch the utility by double-clicking the AI Nap icon on the Windows OS taskbar. Unclick the item to switch the function back. • Refer to shutting down, just right click the AI Nap icon...; To switch the power button functions from the bundled support CD, you are away. Click Yes on the OS taskbar and click Use power button. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 5-23
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...-DOS Mode. • You have it hibernate or standby. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 5-27 Function switch You can customize the Power key by switching the mode from the outlet or there is back. Set up and allows you to lead your PC to the Windows S4 mode, which enables your PC or to enable this... key Click this power button. Setting this item to Hibernate allows you to enable the Power On function of Enable Power Key before using the ASUS AI Remote to turn on after the AC power loss.
...-DOS Mode. • You have it hibernate or standby. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 5-27 Function switch You can customize the Power key by switching the mode from the outlet or there is back. Set up and allows you to lead your PC to the Windows S4 mode, which enables your PC or to enable this... key Click this power button. Setting this item to Hibernate allows you to enable the Power On function of Enable Power Key before using the ASUS AI Remote to turn on after the AC power loss.
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...To set the necessary RAID items in the NVIDIA® SLI southbridge chipset. From the Advanced > Onboard Devices Configuration > NVRAID Configuration menu item in your motherboard support CD. • When using Windows 2000 operating system, make sure to Enabled. It supports RAID... ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 5-35 5.5.2 NVIDIA® RAID configurations The motherboard includes a high performance IDE RAID controller integrated in the BIOS before setting your RAID configuration. Setting the BIOS RAID items After installing the hard disk drives, make sure to install the Windows ...
...To set the necessary RAID items in the NVIDIA® SLI southbridge chipset. From the Advanced > Onboard Devices Configuration > NVRAID Configuration menu item in your motherboard support CD. • When using Windows 2000 operating system, make sure to Enabled. It supports RAID... ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 5-35 5.5.2 NVIDIA® RAID configurations The motherboard includes a high performance IDE RAID controller integrated in the BIOS before setting your RAID configuration. Setting the BIOS RAID items After installing the hard disk drives, make sure to install the Windows ...
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.... See "9. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 6- Visit the NVIDIA website (www.nvidia.com) for the NVIDIA® SLI™ technology under Windows® Vista™ • Visit the NVIDIA zone website (http://www.nzone.com) for details. • The NVIDIA SLI technology supports Windows® XP™ 32-bit/64bit operating system. 6.1 Overview The motherboard supports the NVIDIA® SLI™ (Scalable...
.... See "9. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 6- Visit the NVIDIA website (www.nvidia.com) for the NVIDIA® SLI™ technology under Windows® Vista™ • Visit the NVIDIA zone website (http://www.nzone.com) for details. • The NVIDIA SLI technology supports Windows® XP™ 32-bit/64bit operating system. 6.1 Overview The motherboard supports the NVIDIA® SLI™ (Scalable...
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... Display Properties dialog box. Download the latest driver from the NVIDIA website (www.nvidia. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 6- 6.2.2 Installing the device drivers Refer to the documentation that your PCI Express graphics card driver supports the NVIDIA SLI technology. From the nView Desktop Manager window, select the Desktop Management tab. 4. com). 6.2.3 Enabling the multi-GPU feature in...
... Display Properties dialog box. Download the latest driver from the NVIDIA website (www.nvidia. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 6- 6.2.2 Installing the device drivers Refer to the documentation that your PCI Express graphics card driver supports the NVIDIA SLI technology. From the nView Desktop Manager window, select the Desktop Management tab. 4. com). 6.2.3 Enabling the multi-GPU feature in...