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... Application CD Documentation ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x Serial ATA power cables for buying an ASUS® M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition motherboard! 1.1 Welcome! 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. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 1- Retail version only) AI Remote (Retail version only) ASUS motherboard support CD User...
... Application CD Documentation ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x Serial ATA power cables for buying an ASUS® M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition motherboard! 1.1 Welcome! 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. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 1- Retail version only) AI Remote (Retail version only) ASUS motherboard support CD User...
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... for your growing networking needs. The S/PDIF technology turns your computer into the NVIDIA® nForce™ 500 SLI™ chipset to meet your Internet, LAN, and file sharing requirements. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 1- USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from the 12 Mbps bandwidth on...
... for your growing networking needs. The S/PDIF technology turns your computer into the NVIDIA® nForce™ 500 SLI™ chipset to meet your Internet, LAN, and file sharing requirements. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 1- USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from the 12 Mbps bandwidth on...
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... logos. This unique adapter eliminates the trouble of buying a replacement BIOS chip. See page 2-33 for details. ASUS motherboard's fanless concept is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. Update your system with one complete module. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 1- ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is specifically created to launch the utility and update the BIOS without all the...
... logos. This unique adapter eliminates the trouble of buying a replacement BIOS chip. See page 2-33 for details. ASUS motherboard's fanless concept is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. Update your system with one complete module. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 1- ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is specifically created to launch the utility and update the BIOS without all the...
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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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... the power cable before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. M2N-PLUS SLI ® SB_PWR ON M2N-PLUS SLI Onboard LED Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2- The green LED lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before...
... the power cable before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. M2N-PLUS SLI ® SB_PWR ON M2N-PLUS SLI Onboard LED Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2- The green LED lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before...
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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) 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®...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) 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®...FLOPPY USB56 Refer to 2.7 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2-
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... MB, 1 GB, and 2GB unbuffered ECC/non-ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. Populated Populated Populated Sockets DIMM_B1 DIMM_A2 Populated - - - Populated ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2-11 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to the 184-pin DDR...
... MB, 1 GB, and 2GB unbuffered ECC/non-ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. Populated Populated Populated Sockets DIMM_B1 DIMM_A2 Populated - - - Populated ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2-11 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to the 184-pin DDR...
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.... 2. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 2 1 DDR2 DIMM notch ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2-13 To install a DIMM: 1. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in place and the DIMM is properly seated...
.... 2. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 2 1 DDR2 DIMM notch ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2-13 To install a DIMM: 1. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in place and the DIMM is properly seated...
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... cards. Failure to the tables on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. See Chapter 4 for later use . Install the software drivers ...unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Turn on the slot. 5. otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2-17 Make sure to...
... cards. Failure to the tables on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. See Chapter 4 for later use . Install the software drivers ...unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Turn on the slot. 5. otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2-17 Make sure to...
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... 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 x8 speed. • We recommend that comply with PCI Express specifications. 2.5.6 PCI Express x16 slots This motherboard supports two NVIDIA® SLI™-ready PCI Express x16 graphic cards that you provide...
... 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 x8 speed. • We recommend that comply with PCI Express specifications. 2.5.6 PCI Express x16 slots This motherboard supports two NVIDIA® SLI™-ready PCI Express x16 graphic cards that you provide...
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...ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2-27 USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB 78, ASAP) These connectors are for a IEEE 1394a port. Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. Doing so will damage the motherboard... separately. 6. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. 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+...
...ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2-27 USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB 78, ASAP) These connectors are for a IEEE 1394a port. Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. Doing so will damage the motherboard... separately. 6. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. 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+...
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... or Award BIOS Flash utilities. 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Place the support CD in Windows® environment.) 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in the optical drive. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 4- The ASUS Update utility is available in Windows...
... or Award BIOS Flash utilities. 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Place the support CD in Windows® environment.) 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in the optical drive. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 4- The ASUS Update utility is available in Windows...
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... disk and using EZ Flash 2: 1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to a floppy disk or a USB flash disk, then restart the system. 3. Save the BIOS file to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. When the correct BIOS file is accessible by... Utility B318 FLASH TYPE: PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH Current ROM BOARD: M2N-Plus SLI VER: 0107 DATE: 12/27/2006 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: C:\ A: C: Note [Enter] Select [Tab] Switch [S] Save [ESC] Exit [Up/Down/Home/End] Move (2) Enter BIOS setup program. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 4-
... disk and using EZ Flash 2: 1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to a floppy disk or a USB flash disk, then restart the system. 3. Save the BIOS file to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. When the correct BIOS file is accessible by... Utility B318 FLASH TYPE: PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH Current ROM BOARD: M2N-Plus SLI VER: 0107 DATE: 12/27/2006 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: C:\ A: C: Note [Enter] Select [Tab] Switch [S] Save [ESC] Exit [Up/Down/Home/End] Move (2) Enter BIOS setup program. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 4-
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...single partition can update a corrupted BIOS file using this utility. The utility will automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 4- Recovering the BIOS from the support CD To recover the BIOS from the USB flash disk: 1. The utility displays the following..., Award Software, Inc. Doing so can cause system boot failure! 4.1.6 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to the USB port. 2. Prepare the motherboard support CD, the floppy disk or the USB flash disk containing the updated...
...single partition can update a corrupted BIOS file using this utility. The utility will automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 4- Recovering the BIOS from the support CD To recover the BIOS from the USB flash disk: 1. The utility displays the following..., Award Software, Inc. Doing so can cause system boot failure! 4.1.6 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to the USB port. 2. Prepare the motherboard support CD, the floppy disk or the USB flash disk containing the updated...
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...-configurable. When set to the motherboard, the field shows 0. CPU Fan Speed CHASSIS FAN Speed POWER FAN Speed The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU, chassis, and power fan speeds in rotations per minute (RPM). Configuration options: [Disabled] [800 RPM] [1200 RPM] [1600 RPM] ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 4-33 Set this item...
...-configurable. When set to the motherboard, the field shows 0. CPU Fan Speed CHASSIS FAN Speed POWER FAN Speed The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU, chassis, and power fan speeds in rotations per minute (RPM). Configuration options: [Disabled] [800 RPM] [1200 RPM] [1600 RPM] ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 4-33 Set this item...
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... time without notice. The contents of the support CD to avail all motherboard features. Click an icon to display support CD/motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is enabled in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 5- Use the setup procedures presented in your OS documentation for detailed...
... time without notice. The contents of the support CD to avail all motherboard features. Click an icon to display support CD/motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is enabled in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 5- Use the setup procedures presented in your OS documentation for detailed...
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... that the motherboard supports. ASUS AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Utility Installs the AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet! ASUS AI Nap Installs the ASUS AI Nap. ASUS Update Allows you keep your computer in healthy operating condition. software. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 5- ASUS InstAll-Installation Wizard for Utilities Installs all of any detected problems. This utility helps you to the ASUS website. ASUS AI Gear...
... that the motherboard supports. ASUS AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Utility Installs the AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet! ASUS AI Nap Installs the ASUS AI Nap. ASUS Update Allows you keep your computer in healthy operating condition. software. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 5- ASUS InstAll-Installation Wizard for Utilities Installs all of any detected problems. This utility helps you to the ASUS website. ASUS AI Gear...
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5.2.7 Other information The icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the motherboard. Motherboard Info Displays the general specifications of the support CD. Browse this CD Displays the support CD contents in graphical format. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 5- Click an icon to display the specified information.
5.2.7 Other information The icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the motherboard. Motherboard Info Displays the general specifications of the support CD. Browse this CD Displays the support CD contents in graphical format. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 5- Click an icon to display the specified information.
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... Start. Make sure the Control Panel is set it to effect settings. See section "4.4 Advanced Menu." 3. Windows® 2000/XP 1. 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... depending on your changes and exit BIOS Setup. 4. Click OK to [Enabled]. The following dialogue box appears. 5. Click the Power button. Select Settings > Control Panel. 2. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 5-11
... Start. Make sure the Control Panel is set it to effect settings. See section "4.4 Advanced Menu." 3. Windows® 2000/XP 1. 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... depending on your changes and exit BIOS Setup. 4. Click OK to [Enabled]. The following dialogue box appears. 5. Click the Power button. Select Settings > Control Panel. 2. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 5-11
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... use 7.1 Virtual Speaker Shifter. Click to reset the volume. Click to select channel configurations. Make sure that came with the motherboard package. Click the dropdown menu for Advanced settings. Move the slider of these operating systems is correctly installed, you to configure ...from the support CD that one of each speaker to perform the speaker test. Click to effect the settings and exit. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 5-13 Click to stop the speaker test. Click for digital and analog options. The software provides high quality audio synthesis/...
... use 7.1 Virtual Speaker Shifter. Click to reset the volume. Click to select channel configurations. Make sure that came with the motherboard package. Click the dropdown menu for Advanced settings. Move the slider of these operating systems is correctly installed, you to configure ...from the support CD that one of each speaker to perform the speaker test. Click to effect the settings and exit. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 5-13 Click to stop the speaker test. Click for digital and analog options. The software provides high quality audio synthesis/...