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Lift up the socket lever to install a CPU. 1. When the CPU is locked. ASUS M2N-SLI Deluxe The CPU fits only in place, push down the socket lever to secure the CPU. FLOPPY EATXPWR 30.5cm (12.0in) Super I/O 1. DO... 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 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power 4Mb BIOS CLRTC CHASSIS IE1394_2 USB78 USB56 PANEL 2. Position the CPU above ...
Lift up the socket lever to install a CPU. 1. When the CPU is locked. ASUS M2N-SLI Deluxe The CPU fits only in place, push down the socket lever to secure the CPU. FLOPPY EATXPWR 30.5cm (12.0in) Super I/O 1. DO... 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 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power 4Mb BIOS CLRTC CHASSIS IE1394_2 USB78 USB56 PANEL 2. Position the CPU above ...
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...guide you can update the BIOS information or configure the parameters using the support CD, simply insert the CD into your computer. To enter Setup at start up: Press during POST to display the menus. ASUS M2N-SLI Deluxe EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots ...the system when done. 5. The support CD that came with Award BIOS Flash Utility: Boot the system from the BIN folder in your CD-ROM...
...guide you can update the BIOS information or configure the parameters using the support CD, simply insert the CD into your computer. To enter Setup at start up: Press during POST to display the menus. ASUS M2N-SLI Deluxe EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots ...the system when done. 5. The support CD that came with Award BIOS Flash Utility: Boot the system from the BIN folder in your CD-ROM...
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... 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 a bootable floppy disk 4-4 4.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 4-5 4.1.4 Updating the BIOS 4-6 4.1.5 Saving the current BIOS file 4-8 4.1.6 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 4-9 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-10 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 4-11 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-11 4.2.3 Legend bar 4-12 4.2.4 Menu items 4-12...
... 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 a bootable floppy disk 4-4 4.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 4-5 4.1.4 Updating the BIOS 4-6 4.1.5 Saving the current BIOS file 4-8 4.1.6 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 4-9 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-10 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 4-11 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-11 4.2.3 Legend bar 4-12 4.2.4 Menu items 4-12...
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... are not part of shutting down the system. • Chapter 4: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Where to find more information Refer to perform when installing system components. ix These documents are ...the hardware setup procedures that comes with the motherboard package. • Chapter 6: NVIDIA® SLI™ Technology support This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes...
... are not part of shutting down the system. • Chapter 4: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Where to find more information Refer to perform when installing system components. ix These documents are ...the hardware setup procedures that comes with the motherboard package. • Chapter 6: NVIDIA® SLI™ Technology support This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes...
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... Microphone Intelligent overclocking tools: - Profile: overclocking configuration-sharing tool Precision Tweaker: - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS Fanless Design: Heat-pipe Thermal solution ASUS Crystal Sound - ASUS PEG Link ASUS O.C. M2N-SLI Deluxe specifications summary High Definition Audio IEEE 1394 USB ASUS AI Lifestyle features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking features Special features SoundMAX® ADI AD1988B 8-channel CODEC Supports Jack-Sensing, Enumeration, Multi-Streaming...
... Microphone Intelligent overclocking tools: - Profile: overclocking configuration-sharing tool Precision Tweaker: - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS Fanless Design: Heat-pipe Thermal solution ASUS Crystal Sound - ASUS PEG Link ASUS O.C. M2N-SLI Deluxe specifications summary High Definition Audio IEEE 1394 USB ASUS AI Lifestyle features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking features Special features SoundMAX® ADI AD1988B 8-channel CODEC Supports Jack-Sensing, Enumeration, Multi-Streaming...
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M2N-SLI Deluxe specifications summary Rear panel Internal connectors BIOS features Manageability Power requirements Support CD contents Form factor 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (green) 1 x Serial (COM1) port 1 x IEEE 1394a port 1 x External Serial ..., DMI 2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.3 WOL by PME, WOR by PME, Chassis intrusion, PXE ATX power supply with 24-pin and 4-pin 12V plugs ATX 12V 2.0 compliant Device drivers ASUS AI Booster ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update NVIDIA® MediaShield™ RAID Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30...
M2N-SLI Deluxe specifications summary Rear panel Internal connectors BIOS features Manageability Power requirements Support CD contents Form factor 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (green) 1 x Serial (COM1) port 1 x IEEE 1394a port 1 x External Serial ..., DMI 2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.3 WOL by PME, WOR by PME, Chassis intrusion, PXE ATX power supply with 24-pin and 4-pin 12V plugs ATX 12V 2.0 compliant Device drivers ASUS AI Booster ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update NVIDIA® MediaShield™ RAID Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30...
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... to the music of your PCI Express graphics card performance. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to restore corrupted BIOS data from major thermal sources in quieter operation and longer system life. Simply press the predefined hotkey to the motherboard. ASUS M2N-SLI Deluxe 1- The ASUS Music Alarm gives you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis...
... to the music of your PCI Express graphics card performance. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to restore corrupted BIOS data from major thermal sources in quieter operation and longer system life. Simply press the predefined hotkey to the motherboard. ASUS M2N-SLI Deluxe 1- The ASUS Music Alarm gives you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis...
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...See page 4-20 for each parameter. 1.3.4 ASUS Intelligent Overclocking features ASUS O.C. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. When the system hangs due to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. AI NOS™ (Non-Delay Overclocking System) The patented ASUS Non-delay Overclocking System™ (AI ...speed when needed. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for details. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction The BIOS settings can be stored in case the system hangs...
...See page 4-20 for each parameter. 1.3.4 ASUS Intelligent Overclocking features ASUS O.C. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. When the system hangs due to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. AI NOS™ (Non-Delay Overclocking System) The patented ASUS Non-delay Overclocking System™ (AI ...speed when needed. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for details. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction The BIOS settings can be stored in case the system hangs...
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... 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 SATA2 SATA1 PCIEX16_2 ADI 1988B AAFP SB_PWR CD ADH PCI2 PCI3 TSB43AB22A IE1394_2 USB78 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power 4Mb BIOS CLRTC CHASSIS USB56 PANEL CHA_FAN3 CHA_FAN4 30.5cm (12.0in) ASUS M2N-SLI Deluxe 2-
... 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 SATA2 SATA1 PCIEX16_2 ADI 1988B AAFP SB_PWR CD ADH PCI2 PCI3 TSB43AB22A IE1394_2 USB78 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power 4Mb BIOS CLRTC CHASSIS USB56 PANEL CHA_FAN3 CHA_FAN4 30.5cm (12.0in) ASUS M2N-SLI Deluxe 2-
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Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Assign an IRQ to the tables on the next page. 3. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that the cards do so may ... card. See Chapter 4 for later use . When using PCI cards on the slot. 5. Keep the screw for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Refer to the card. Failure to the chassis with the screw you removed earlier. 6. Secure the card to do not need to...
Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Assign an IRQ to the tables on the next page. 3. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that the cards do so may ... card. See Chapter 4 for later use . When using PCI cards on the slot. 5. Keep the screw for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Refer to the card. Failure to the chassis with the screw you removed earlier. 6. Secure the card to do not need to...
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... so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the cap back to re-enter data. M2N-SLI DELUXE R CLRTC... 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear CMOS M2N-SLI DELUXE Clear RTC RAM • Make sure to re-enter your previous BIOS settings after you to overclocking. 2.6 Jumper Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you ...
... so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the cap back to re-enter data. M2N-SLI DELUXE R CLRTC... 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear CMOS M2N-SLI DELUXE Clear RTC RAM • Make sure to re-enter your previous BIOS settings after you to overclocking. 2.6 Jumper Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you ...
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... (purple). ASUS M2N-SLI Deluxe 2-23 • If you want to configure RAID 0, RAID 1, or JBOD. • The external Serial ATA box are purchased separately. • The external SATA port does not support port multiplier function. • DO NOT insert a different connector to this connector, set the JMicron JMB363 controller item in the BIOS to...
... (purple). ASUS M2N-SLI Deluxe 2-23 • If you want to configure RAID 0, RAID 1, or JBOD. • The external Serial ATA box are purchased separately. • The external SATA port does not support port multiplier function. • DO NOT insert a different connector to this connector, set the JMicron JMB363 controller item in the BIOS to...
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... RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND M2N-SLI DELUXE SATA Connectors ASUS M2N-SLI Deluxe 2-25 If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these...the same setting. The RAID function of these connectors, enable the RAID Enabled item in the SATA Configuration sub-menu in the BIOS. See section "4.4.7 Onboard Device Configuration" for Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard disk and optical disk drives. If any device jumper...
... RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND M2N-SLI DELUXE SATA Connectors ASUS M2N-SLI Deluxe 2-25 If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these...the same setting. The RAID function of these connectors, enable the RAID Enabled item in the SATA Configuration sub-menu in the BIOS. See section "4.4.7 Onboard Device Configuration" for Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard disk and optical disk drives. If any device jumper...
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...disk drives; See section "4.4.7 Onboard Device Configuration" for RAID through the onboard Serial ATA RAID controller. M2N-SLI DELUXE R GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND SATA_RAID1 M2N-SLI DELUXE SATA RAID Connector Before creating a RAID set . Connect the right-angle side of the SATA signal ...cable to the SATA device or you cannot enter the JMicron® JMB363 RAID utility and SATA BIOS setup during POST. 2-26...
...disk drives; See section "4.4.7 Onboard Device Configuration" for RAID through the onboard Serial ATA RAID controller. M2N-SLI DELUXE R GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND SATA_RAID1 M2N-SLI DELUXE SATA RAID Connector Before creating a RAID set . Connect the right-angle side of the SATA signal ...cable to the SATA device or you cannot enter the JMicron® JMB363 RAID utility and SATA BIOS setup during POST. 2-26...
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... definition GND PRESENCE# SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC MIC2_L MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L M2N-SLI DELUXE R M2N-SLI DELUXE Azalia Front Panel Audio Connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. See section "4.4.7 Onboard Device ...consuming devices. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is set the Front Panel Support Type item in the BIOS to connect the 4-pin ATX +12 V power plug; otherwise, the system will not boot. • Use of the motherboard's high-...
... definition GND PRESENCE# SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC MIC2_L MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1 L PORT1 R PORT2 R SENSE_SEND PORT2 L M2N-SLI DELUXE R M2N-SLI DELUXE Azalia Front Panel Audio Connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. See section "4.4.7 Onboard Device ...consuming devices. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is set the Front Panel Support Type item in the BIOS to connect the 4-pin ATX +12 V power plug; otherwise, the system will not boot. • Use of the motherboard's high-...
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...this connector. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. PLED SPEAKER PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker PANEL IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- PWR Ground Reset Ground M2N-SLI DELUXE R IDE_LED RESET PWRSW * Requires an ATX power supply M2N-SLI DELUXE System Panel Connector • System power LED (2-...in sleep mode. • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin IDE_LED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power button. ASUS M2N-SLI Deluxe 2-33 14. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. Pressing the power button turns...
...this connector. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. PLED SPEAKER PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker PANEL IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- PWR Ground Reset Ground M2N-SLI DELUXE R IDE_LED RESET PWRSW * Requires an ATX power supply M2N-SLI DELUXE System Panel Connector • System power LED (2-...in sleep mode. • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin IDE_LED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power button. ASUS M2N-SLI Deluxe 2-33 14. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. Pressing the power button turns...
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...enter the BIOS Setup. Turn on the chain) c. System power 6. Follow the instructions in the following order: a. The system then runs the power-on the system front panel case lights up. Connect the power cord to a power outlet that all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. ASUS M2N-SLI Deluxe 3- ... are off. 3. At power on the screen. If your retailer for the first time 1. After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps or additional messages appear on , hold down the key to the power connector at the back of the system chassis. 4.
...enter the BIOS Setup. Turn on the chain) c. System power 6. Follow the instructions in the following order: a. The system then runs the power-on the system front panel case lights up. Connect the power cord to a power outlet that all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. ASUS M2N-SLI Deluxe 3- ... are off. 3. At power on the screen. If your retailer for the first time 1. After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps or additional messages appear on , hold down the key to the power connector at the back of the system chassis. 4.
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... Turn Off button to section "4.5 Power Menu" in Chapter 4 for less than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down function If you are using Windows® XP: 1. Refer to shut down the...; shuts down. 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch While the system is selected, then click the OK button to soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. 3.2 Powering off the computer 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down . Click the Start button then click Shut Down... 2.
... Turn Off button to section "4.5 Power Menu" in Chapter 4 for less than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down function If you are using Windows® XP: 1. Refer to shut down the...; shuts down. 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch While the system is selected, then click the OK button to soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. 3.2 Powering off the computer 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down . Click the Start button then click Shut Down... 2.
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Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. 4 BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus.
Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. 4 BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus.
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Chapter summary 4 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-10 4.3 Main menu 4-14 4.4 Advanced menu 4-19 4.5 Power menu 4-32 4.6 Boot menu 4-37 4.7 Tools menu 4-42 4.8 Exit menu 4-47 ASUS M2N-SLI Deluxe
Chapter summary 4 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-10 4.3 Main menu 4-14 4.4 Advanced menu 4-19 4.5 Power menu 4-32 4.6 Boot menu 4-37 4.7 Tools menu 4-42 4.8 Exit menu 4-47 ASUS M2N-SLI Deluxe