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Contents Notices...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 ... expansion card 2-16 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card 2-16 2.5.3 Interrupt assignments 2-17 2.5.4 PCI slots 2-17 2.5.5 PCI Express x1 slot 2-18 iii
Contents Notices...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 ... expansion card 2-16 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card 2-16 2.5.3 Interrupt assignments 2-17 2.5.4 PCI slots 2-17 2.5.5 PCI Express x1 slot 2-18 iii
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Contents 2.5.6 PCI Express x16 slots 2-18 2.6 Jumper 2-20 2.7 Connectors 2-21 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors 2-21 2.7.2 Internal connectors 2-24 Chapter 3: Powering up 3.1 Starting up for the first time 3-1 3.2 Powering off the computer 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...
Contents 2.5.6 PCI Express x16 slots 2-18 2.6 Jumper 2-20 2.7 Connectors 2-21 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors 2-21 2.7.2 Internal connectors 2-24 Chapter 3: Powering up 3.1 Starting up for the first time 3-1 3.2 Powering off the computer 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...
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...• Chapter 4: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to install SLI‑ready PCI Express graphics cards. How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3:...the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the support CD that may have to the ASUS contact information. 2. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 5: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the motherboard...
...• Chapter 4: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to install SLI‑ready PCI Express graphics cards. How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3:...the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the support CD that may have to the ASUS contact information. 2. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 5: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the motherboard...
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M2N-SLI Deluxe specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Scalable Link Interface (SLI™) Storage LAN Socket AM2 for up to two Ultra DMA 133/100/66/33 devices - 6 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors support six Serial ATA devices - Supports up to 8 GB system memory 2 x PCI Express™ x16 slots at x16, x8 speed Supports...
M2N-SLI Deluxe specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Scalable Link Interface (SLI™) Storage LAN Socket AM2 for up to two Ultra DMA 133/100/66/33 devices - 6 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors support six Serial ATA devices - Supports up to 8 GB system memory 2 x PCI Express™ x16 slots at x16, x8 speed Supports...
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... System) - PCI Express frequency allows PCI Express x16 frequency tuning from 200 MHz up to 10 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (six at mid-board, four on the next page) xii Q-Connector - Profile: overclocking configuration-sharing tool Precision Tweaker: - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS AI Booster Utility ASUS EZ DIY: - AI Overclocking (intelligent CPU frequency tuner) - ASUS PEG Link ASUS O.C. M2N-SLI Deluxe specifications summary...
... System) - PCI Express frequency allows PCI Express x16 frequency tuning from 200 MHz up to 10 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (six at mid-board, four on the next page) xii Q-Connector - Profile: overclocking configuration-sharing tool Precision Tweaker: - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS AI Booster Utility ASUS EZ DIY: - AI Overclocking (intelligent CPU frequency tuner) - ASUS PEG Link ASUS O.C. M2N-SLI Deluxe specifications summary...
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...supports DDR2 memory that features data transfer rates of 800/667/533 MHz to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of the PCI Express™ bus architecture and features intelligent hardware and software solutions that allows multiple GPUs to work together and achieve exceptional ...your diverse computing needs, increased office productivity, and enhanced digital media experience. NVIDIA® Scalable Link Interface (SLI™) The NVIDIA® Scalable Link Interface (SLI™) technology allows two graphics processing units (GPUs) in packets. See page 2-18 for details. The ...
...supports DDR2 memory that features data transfer rates of 800/667/533 MHz to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of the PCI Express™ bus architecture and features intelligent hardware and software solutions that allows multiple GPUs to work together and achieve exceptional ...your diverse computing needs, increased office productivity, and enhanced digital media experience. NVIDIA® Scalable Link Interface (SLI™) The NVIDIA® Scalable Link Interface (SLI™) technology allows two graphics processing units (GPUs) in packets. See page 2-18 for details. The ...
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...cables to the motherboard. See page 4-9 for details. Simply press the predefined hotkey to the music of your PCI Express graphics card performance. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you a personal wake-up to launch the utility and update the BIOS without preparing a bootable...of connecting the system panel cables one at a time and avoiding wrong cable connections. Four additional settings are available for details. ASUS M2N-SLI Deluxe 1- The heat pipe, heatsink, and strategic board layout were tailor-made to lower overall system temperature, resulting in the following...
...cables to the motherboard. See page 4-9 for details. Simply press the predefined hotkey to the music of your PCI Express graphics card performance. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you a personal wake-up to launch the utility and update the BIOS without preparing a bootable...of connecting the system panel cables one at a time and avoiding wrong cable connections. Four additional settings are available for details. ASUS M2N-SLI Deluxe 1- The heat pipe, heatsink, and strategic board layout were tailor-made to lower overall system temperature, resulting in the following...
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...to satisfy your need to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. AI NOS™ (Non-Delay Overclocking System) The patented ASUS Non-delay Overclocking System™ (AI NOS™) technology auto‑detects the CPU loading and dynamically overclocks the CPU speed when...parameter. 1.3.4 ASUS Intelligent Overclocking features ASUS O.C. The BIOS settings can be stored in case the system hangs due to overclocking, C.P.R. Precision Tweaker This feature allows you to fine tune the CPU/memory voltage and gradually increase the Front Side Bus (FSB) and PCI Express frequency at ...
...to satisfy your need to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. AI NOS™ (Non-Delay Overclocking System) The patented ASUS Non-delay Overclocking System™ (AI NOS™) technology auto‑detects the CPU loading and dynamically overclocks the CPU speed when...parameter. 1.3.4 ASUS Intelligent Overclocking features ASUS O.C. The BIOS settings can be stored in case the system hangs due to overclocking, C.P.R. Precision Tweaker This feature allows you to fine tune the CPU/memory voltage and gradually increase the Front Side Bus (FSB) and PCI Express frequency at ...
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DDR2 DIMM slots PCI slots PCI Express x1 slots PCI Express x16 slots Jumper 1. Line Out port (lime) 10. Microphone port (pink) 11. Optical S/PDIF Out port 15. PS/2 mouse port (green) 2. LAN 1 (RJ-45) port. 5. 2.2.4 ...
DDR2 DIMM slots PCI slots PCI Express x1 slots PCI Express x16 slots Jumper 1. Line Out port (lime) 10. Microphone port (pink) 11. Optical S/PDIF Out port 15. PS/2 mouse port (green) 2. LAN 1 (RJ-45) port. 5. 2.2.4 ...
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... This motherboard supports PCI Express x16 graphics cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 2.5.5 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. Refer to the figure below for details. • We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running NVIDIA® SLI™ mode.
... This motherboard supports PCI Express x16 graphics cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 2.5.5 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. Refer to the figure below for details. • We recommend that you provide sufficient power when running NVIDIA® SLI™ mode.
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Recommended PCI Express x16 configurations Mode Non-SLI mode Dual graphics card in SLI Mode PCIEX16_1 (Blue) slot PCIE16_2 (Black) slot Card type Speed Card type Speed PCIe x16 graphics card x16 NA PCIe x16 graphics card x16 PCIe x16 graphics card x8 PCIe x16 graphics card x16 Other PCIe devices x8, x4, x1 Two identical NVIDIA® SLI™ Edition graphics cards at x8, x8 speed ASUS M2N-SLI Deluxe 2-19
Recommended PCI Express x16 configurations Mode Non-SLI mode Dual graphics card in SLI Mode PCIEX16_1 (Blue) slot PCIE16_2 (Black) slot Card type Speed Card type Speed PCIe x16 graphics card x16 NA PCIe x16 graphics card x16 PCIe x16 graphics card x8 PCIe x16 graphics card x16 Other PCIe devices x8, x4, x1 Two identical NVIDIA® SLI™ Edition graphics cards at x8, x8 speed ASUS M2N-SLI Deluxe 2-19
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... CPU installed. Configuration options: [1.20V] [1.25V] [1.30V] [1.35V] [+1.40V] [+1.45V] [+1.50V] Chipset Core Voltage [1.40V] Allows you to set the chipset PCI Express voltage. Configuration options: [1.40V] [1.60V] Chipset PCI-E Voltage [1.50V] Allows you to set the chipset core voltage. F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →←: Select Menu... voltage. The configuration options may damage the CPU. Refer to disable or set the processor/chipset HyperTransport voltage. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Offset 100.0mV] ASUS M2N-SLI Deluxe 4-21
... CPU installed. Configuration options: [1.20V] [1.25V] [1.30V] [1.35V] [+1.40V] [+1.45V] [+1.50V] Chipset Core Voltage [1.40V] Allows you to set the chipset PCI Express voltage. Configuration options: [1.40V] [1.60V] Chipset PCI-E Voltage [1.50V] Allows you to set the chipset core voltage. F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →←: Select Menu... voltage. The configuration options may damage the CPU. Refer to disable or set the processor/chipset HyperTransport voltage. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Offset 100.0mV] ASUS M2N-SLI Deluxe 4-21
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Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Normal] [Fast] [Faster] Setting to [Fast] or [Faster] may cause your PCI Express graphics card. LAN2(1-2) LAN2(3-4) LAN2(5-6) LAN2(7-8) Open N/A Open N/A Open N/A Open N/A F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →←: Select Menu -/+: Change Value Enter: ...
Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Normal] [Fast] [Faster] Setting to [Fast] or [Faster] may cause your PCI Express graphics card. LAN2(1-2) LAN2(3-4) LAN2(5-6) LAN2(7-8) Open N/A Open N/A Open N/A Open N/A F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →←: Select Menu -/+: Change Value Enter: ...
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... Setup Utility Power APM Configuration Restore on AC Power Loss PWR Button < 4 secs Power On By PCI/PCIE Devices Power On By External Modems Power On by PCI or PCI Express devices and NV Onboard LAN. ASUS M2N-SLI Deluxe 4-33 Configuration options: [Power-Off] [Power-On] PWR Button < 4 secs [Instant-Off] ...the computer and applications are fully running. Thus, connection cannot be made on . Configuration options: [Suspend] [Instant-Off] Power On By PCI/PCIE Devices [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the PME to restart the system after the power button is pressed for powering up...
... Setup Utility Power APM Configuration Restore on AC Power Loss PWR Button < 4 secs Power On By PCI/PCIE Devices Power On By External Modems Power On by PCI or PCI Express devices and NV Onboard LAN. ASUS M2N-SLI Deluxe 4-33 Configuration options: [Power-Off] [Power-On] PWR Button < 4 secs [Instant-Off] ...the computer and applications are fully running. Thus, connection cannot be made on . Configuration options: [Suspend] [Instant-Off] Power On By PCI/PCIE Devices [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the PME to restart the system after the power button is pressed for powering up...
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NVIDIA® SLI™ technology support This chapter tells how to install 6 SLI‑ready PCI Express graphics cards.
NVIDIA® SLI™ technology support This chapter tells how to install 6 SLI‑ready PCI Express graphics cards.
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... procedures in this section. See "9. ASUS M2N-SLI Deluxe 6- Requirements • Two identical SLI-ready graphics cards that are NVIDIA® certified. • Make sure that your system. ATX power connectors" on page 2-29 for details. • The NVIDIA SLI technology supports Windows® XP™...website (www.nvidia.com). • Make sure that allows you to install two identical PCI Express™ x16 graphics cards. 6.1 Overview The motherboard supports the NVIDIA® SLI™ (Scalable Link Interface) technology that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide...
... procedures in this section. See "9. ASUS M2N-SLI Deluxe 6- Requirements • Two identical SLI-ready graphics cards that are NVIDIA® certified. • Make sure that your system. ATX power connectors" on page 2-29 for details. • The NVIDIA SLI technology supports Windows® XP™...website (www.nvidia.com). • Make sure that allows you to install two identical PCI Express™ x16 graphics cards. 6.1 Overview The motherboard supports the NVIDIA® SLI™ (Scalable Link Interface) technology that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide...
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Each graphics card should have goldfingers for the SLI connector. Prepare two graphics cards. Remove the metal bracket covers opposite the two PCI Express x16 slots. 6- Chapter 6: NVIDIA® SLI™ technology support 6.2 Dual graphics card setup 6.2.1 Installing SLI-ready graphics cards Install only identical SLI-ready graphics cards that are NVIDIA®-certified. To install the graphics cards: 1. Goldfingers 2. Different types of graphics cards will not work together properly.
Each graphics card should have goldfingers for the SLI connector. Prepare two graphics cards. Remove the metal bracket covers opposite the two PCI Express x16 slots. 6- Chapter 6: NVIDIA® SLI™ technology support 6.2 Dual graphics card setup 6.2.1 Installing SLI-ready graphics cards Install only identical SLI-ready graphics cards that are NVIDIA®-certified. To install the graphics cards: 1. Goldfingers 2. Different types of graphics cards will not work together properly.
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Insert one graphics card into the other slot. If required, connect an auxiliary power source to the PCI Express graphics cards. Make sure that the card is properly seated on the slot. 4. ASUS M2N-SLI Deluxe 6- Insert the second graphics card into either the blue or black slot. 3. Make sure that the card is properly seated on the slot.
Insert one graphics card into the other slot. If required, connect an auxiliary power source to the PCI Express graphics cards. Make sure that the card is properly seated on the slot. 4. ASUS M2N-SLI Deluxe 6- Insert the second graphics card into either the blue or black slot. 3. Make sure that the card is properly seated on the slot.
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... install the device drivers. From the pop-up menu, select nView Desktop Manager then click nView Properties. ASUS M2N-SLI Deluxe 6- 6.2.2 Installing the device drivers Refer to the documentation that your PCI Express graphics card driver supports the NVIDIA SLI technology. Download the latest driver from the NVIDIA website (www.nvidia.com). 6.2.3 Enabling the multi-GPU feature...
... install the device drivers. From the pop-up menu, select nView Desktop Manager then click nView Properties. ASUS M2N-SLI Deluxe 6- 6.2.2 Installing the device drivers Refer to the documentation that your PCI Express graphics card driver supports the NVIDIA SLI technology. Download the latest driver from the NVIDIA website (www.nvidia.com). 6.2.3 Enabling the multi-GPU feature...
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Contents Notices...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... 2-16 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card 2-16 2.5.3 Interrupt assignments 2-17 2.5.4 PCI slots 2-17 2.5.5 PCI Express x1 slot 2-18 2.5.6 PCI Express x16 slots 2-18 iii
Contents Notices...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... 2-16 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card 2-16 2.5.3 Interrupt assignments 2-17 2.5.4 PCI slots 2-17 2.5.5 PCI Express x1 slot 2-18 2.5.6 PCI Express x16 slots 2-18 iii