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...ASUS M2N-SLI Deluxe DO NOT force the CPU into the socket until it is in place, push down the socket lever to secure the CPU. Locate the 940-pin AM2 socket on the side tab to install a CPU. 1. The CPU fits only in place. 5. The lever clicks on the motherboard. 2. Motherboard... LPT CHA_FAN1 CHA_FAN2 Marvell 88E1116 Marvell 88E1116 ADI 1988B AAFP USB910 PCIEX1_1 JMicron JMB363 SATA_RAID1 PCIEX16_1 M2N-SLI DELUXE PCIEX1_2 R PCI1 nVIDIA NF570-SLI PRI_IDE SATA5 SATA6 SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 SATA4 PCIEX16_2 SB_PWR SPDIF_OUT CD ADFP1 PCI2 PCI3 TSB43AB22A CR2032 ...
...ASUS M2N-SLI Deluxe DO NOT force the CPU into the socket until it is in place, push down the socket lever to secure the CPU. Locate the 940-pin AM2 socket on the side tab to install a CPU. 1. The CPU fits only in place. 5. The lever clicks on the motherboard. 2. Motherboard... LPT CHA_FAN1 CHA_FAN2 Marvell 88E1116 Marvell 88E1116 ADI 1988B AAFP USB910 PCIEX1_1 JMicron JMB363 SATA_RAID1 PCIEX16_1 M2N-SLI DELUXE PCIEX1_2 R PCI1 nVIDIA NF570-SLI PRI_IDE SATA5 SATA6 SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 SATA4 PCIEX16_2 SB_PWR SPDIF_OUT CD ADFP1 PCI2 PCI3 TSB43AB22A CR2032 ...
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... (yellow sockets) and another identical DIMM pair in this issue: http://dlsvr01.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/4GB_Rev1.pdf http://www.intel.com/support/motherboards/server/sb/cs-016594.htm ASUS M2N-SLI Deluxe Populated - Click the article titled "4GB memory installed but it will not... DIMM_B2 (black sockets) Important notice on this section. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. Populated - Visit ASUS website (www.asus.com) for system devices. Populated - - - Populated Populated * For dual-channel memory configuration (2), you would like to work under...
... (yellow sockets) and another identical DIMM pair in this issue: http://dlsvr01.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/4GB_Rev1.pdf http://www.intel.com/support/motherboards/server/sb/cs-016594.htm ASUS M2N-SLI Deluxe Populated - Click the article titled "4GB memory installed but it will not... DIMM_B2 (black sockets) Important notice on this section. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. Populated - Visit ASUS website (www.asus.com) for system devices. Populated - - - Populated Populated * For dual-channel memory configuration (2), you would like to work under...
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... screens include navigation keys and brief online help to Chapter 4 of your hardware. Visit the ASUS website (www. To enter Setup at start up: Press during POST to display the menus. ASUS M2N-SLI Deluxe To enter Setup after you . At the DOS prompt, type awdflash and press . EZ... Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. 5. To begin using the BIOS Setup utility. The support CD that enhance the motherboard features. ...
... screens include navigation keys and brief online help to Chapter 4 of your hardware. Visit the ASUS website (www. To enter Setup at start up: Press during POST to display the menus. ASUS M2N-SLI Deluxe To enter Setup after you . At the DOS prompt, type awdflash and press . EZ... Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. 5. To begin using the BIOS Setup utility. The support CD that enhance the motherboard features. ...
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...vii Safety information viii About this guide ix M2N-SLI Deluxe specifications 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 Intelligent Overclocking features 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...
...vii Safety information viii About this guide ix M2N-SLI Deluxe specifications 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 Intelligent Overclocking features 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...
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... local power company. • If the power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the existing ...; Before using the product, make sure all power cables are not damaged. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the motherboard, ensure that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer.
... local power company. • If the power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the existing ...; Before using the product, make sure all power cables are not damaged. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the motherboard, ensure that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer.
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... This chapter tells how to install SLI‑ready PCI Express graphics cards. Refer to perform when installing system components. How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. ix ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter...
... This chapter tells how to install SLI‑ready PCI Express graphics cards. Refer to perform when installing system components. How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. ix ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter...
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This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction
This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction
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...for USB, IEEE1394, and system panel connector (Retail version only) ASUS motherboard support CD InterVideo® Media Launcher (OEM version) User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it ...DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable I/O shield ASUS SLI™ Bridge ASUS Array Mic ASUS Q-Connector Kit for buying an ASUS® M2N-SLI Deluxe motherboard! ASUS M2N-SLI Deluxe 1- Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your package with the ...
...for USB, IEEE1394, and system panel connector (Retail version only) ASUS motherboard support CD InterVideo® Media Launcher (OEM version) User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it ...DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable I/O shield ASUS SLI™ Bridge ASUS Array Mic ASUS Q-Connector Kit for buying an ASUS® M2N-SLI Deluxe motherboard! ASUS M2N-SLI Deluxe 1- Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your package with the ...
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...;) The NVIDIA® Scalable Link Interface (SLI™) technology allows two graphics processing units (GPUs) in packets. The dual-channel DDR2 architecture doubles the bandwidth of your diverse computing needs, increased office productivity, and enhanced digital media experience. DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory that supports AMD Athlon™ 64...
...;) The NVIDIA® Scalable Link Interface (SLI™) technology allows two graphics processing units (GPUs) in packets. The dual-channel DDR2 architecture doubles the bandwidth of your diverse computing needs, increased office productivity, and enhanced digital media experience. DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory that supports AMD Athlon™ 64...
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... data bandwidth for details. ASUS M2N-SLI Deluxe 1- Leveraging these Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s features is backward compatible with USB 1.1. USB 2.0 is the SATA-On-The-Go. See pages 2-22 and 2-27 for details. S/PDIF digital sound ready The motherboard supports the S/PDIF technology ...interfaces and the NVIDIA® nForce® 570 SLI™ chipset. See page 2-21 for details. Dual Gigabit LAN solution The motherboard comes with lower pin count and reduced voltage required. USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification...
... data bandwidth for details. ASUS M2N-SLI Deluxe 1- Leveraging these Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s features is backward compatible with USB 1.1. USB 2.0 is the SATA-On-The-Go. See pages 2-22 and 2-27 for details. S/PDIF digital sound ready The motherboard supports the S/PDIF technology ...interfaces and the NVIDIA® nForce® 570 SLI™ chipset. See page 2-21 for details. Dual Gigabit LAN solution The motherboard comes with lower pin count and reduced voltage required. USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification...
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You can continue running at minimum power and noise when the user is temporarily away. See page 5-20 for details. ASUS Crystal Sound This feature enhances speech-centric applications like computer fans, air conditioners, and other directions. See page 5-27 for ...26 for a cool and quiet operating environment. AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology The motherboard supports the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology, which monitors system operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and frequency for details. 1.3.2 ASUS AI Lifestyle features AI Gear AI Gear provides four modes that best suits your ...
You can continue running at minimum power and noise when the user is temporarily away. See page 5-20 for details. ASUS Crystal Sound This feature enhances speech-centric applications like computer fans, air conditioners, and other directions. See page 5-27 for ...26 for a cool and quiet operating environment. AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology The motherboard supports the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology, which monitors system operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and frequency for details. 1.3.2 ASUS AI Lifestyle features AI Gear AI Gear provides four modes that best suits your ...
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... were tailor-made to the music of an alarm clock. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to address the thermal issues across the motherboard, and most efficient manner. 1.3.3 ASUS Special features ASUS Music Alarm Wake up call using an OS-based flash utility. ASUS M2N-SLI Deluxe 1- Update your PCI Express graphics card performance. See page...
... were tailor-made to the music of an alarm clock. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to address the thermal issues across the motherboard, and most efficient manner. 1.3.3 ASUS Special features ASUS Music Alarm Wake up call using an OS-based flash utility. ASUS M2N-SLI Deluxe 1- Update your PCI Express graphics card performance. See page...
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... the system hangs due to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. Profile that allows users to overclocking, C.P.R. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in the CMOS or a separate file, giving users freedom to share and distribute their... when needed. The BIOS settings can be stored in case the system hangs due to achieve maximum system performance. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. Unlike other dynamic overclocking techniques, AI NOS™ reacts much faster to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data...
... the system hangs due to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. Profile that allows users to overclocking, C.P.R. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in the CMOS or a separate file, giving users freedom to share and distribute their... when needed. The BIOS settings can be stored in case the system hangs due to achieve maximum system performance. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. Unlike other dynamic overclocking techniques, AI NOS™ reacts much faster to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data...
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It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. 2 Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components.
It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. 2 Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components.
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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 2-16 2.6 Jumper 2-20 2.7 Connectors 2-21 ASUS M2N-SLI Deluxe
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 2-16 2.6 Jumper 2-20 2.7 Connectors 2-21 ASUS M2N-SLI Deluxe
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...that came with a standby power LED. The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Use a grounded...is switched off mode. This is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. M2N-SLI DELUXE R SB_PWR ON Standby Power M2N-SLI DELUXE Onboard LED OFF Powered Off ASUS M2N-SLI Deluxe 2- Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you should shut down the system and...
...that came with a standby power LED. The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Use a grounded...is switched off mode. This is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. M2N-SLI DELUXE R SB_PWR ON Standby Power M2N-SLI DELUXE Onboard LED OFF Powered Off ASUS M2N-SLI Deluxe 2- Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you should shut down the system and...
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...Place this side towards the rear of the chassis M2N-SLI DELUXE R 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information Failure to ensure that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that the motherboard fits into it into the chassis in the ...into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Doing so can cause you place it . 2.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to do so...
...Place this side towards the rear of the chassis M2N-SLI DELUXE R 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information Failure to ensure that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that the motherboard fits into it into the chassis in the ...into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Doing so can cause you place it . 2.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to do so...
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...) DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64 bit,240-pin module) 2.2.3 Motherboard layout PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard SPDIF_O1 COM1 SPDIF_O2 ATX12V 24.5cm (9.6in) CPU_FAN ESATA_1394 Socket AM2 LAN1_USB12 LAN2_USB34 PWR_FAN LPT CHA_FAN1 CHA_FAN2 EATXPWR AUDIO Marvell 88E1116 USB910 PCIEX1_1 JMicron JMB363 SATA_RAID1 PCIEX16_1 PRI_IDE M2N -SLI DELUX E PCIEX1_2 R nVIDIA NF570-SLI SATA5 SATA6 Marvell 88E1116 PCI1 SATA4 SATA3...
...) DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64 bit,240-pin module) 2.2.3 Motherboard layout PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard SPDIF_O1 COM1 SPDIF_O2 ATX12V 24.5cm (9.6in) CPU_FAN ESATA_1394 Socket AM2 LAN1_USB12 LAN2_USB34 PWR_FAN LPT CHA_FAN1 CHA_FAN2 EATXPWR AUDIO Marvell 88E1116 USB910 PCIEX1_1 JMicron JMB363 SATA_RAID1 PCIEX16_1 PRI_IDE M2N -SLI DELUX E PCIEX1_2 R nVIDIA NF570-SLI SATA5 SATA6 Marvell 88E1116 PCI1 SATA4 SATA3...
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DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the motherboard. M2N-SLI DELUXE R M2N-SLI DELUXE CPU Socket AM2 2. otherwise, the CPU will not fit in only one correct orientation. The CPU fits in completely. 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information Locate the CPU ...; 64 FX/AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 and AMD Sempron™ processors. • Make sure you use a CPU is lifted up to avoid damaging the motherboard or CPU, or both. 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The...
DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the motherboard. M2N-SLI DELUXE R M2N-SLI DELUXE CPU Socket AM2 2. otherwise, the CPU will not fit in only one correct orientation. The CPU fits in completely. 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information Locate the CPU ...; 64 FX/AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 and AMD Sempron™ processors. • Make sure you use a CPU is lifted up to avoid damaging the motherboard or CPU, or both. 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The...
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... require a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to remove the retention module base when installing the CPU or installing other motherboard components. • If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that a Thermal Interface Material is already installed on... the motherboard upon purchase. • You do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information CPU fan CPU heatsink...
... require a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to remove the retention module base when installing the CPU or installing other motherboard components. • If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that a Thermal Interface Material is already installed on... the motherboard upon purchase. • You do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information CPU fan CPU heatsink...