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...ASUS M2N-SLI Deluxe Lift up the socket lever to secure the CPU. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket to install a CPU. 1. CHA_FAN3 CHA_FAN4 WARNING! Position the CPU above the socket such that it fits in place. 5. FLOPPY EATXPWR 30.5cm (12.0in) Super I/O 1. Motherboard... 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 ...
...ASUS M2N-SLI Deluxe Lift up the socket lever to secure the CPU. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket to install a CPU. 1. CHA_FAN3 CHA_FAN4 WARNING! Position the CPU above the socket such that it fits in place. 5. FLOPPY EATXPWR 30.5cm (12.0in) Super I/O 1. Motherboard... 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 ...
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...POST to display the menus. ASUS M2N-SLI Deluxe Reboot the system when the update is enabled in the support CD to launch EZ Flash 2. To begin using the BIOS Setup utility. If you do not press , POST continues with the motherboard contains useful software and several utility ...disk that contains the latest BIOS file. The support CD that enhance the motherboard features. The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to Chapter 4 of your CD-ROM drive. 4. Visit the ASUS website (www. To update the BIOS with Award BIOS Flash Utility: Boot the system...
...POST to display the menus. ASUS M2N-SLI Deluxe Reboot the system when the update is enabled in the support CD to launch EZ Flash 2. To begin using the BIOS Setup utility. If you do not press , POST continues with the motherboard contains useful software and several utility ...disk that contains the latest BIOS file. The support CD that enhance the motherboard features. The BIOS screens include navigation keys and brief online help to Chapter 4 of your CD-ROM drive. 4. Visit the ASUS website (www. To update the BIOS with Award BIOS Flash Utility: Boot the system...
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... information. 2. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence and ways of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. • Chapter 6: NVIDIA® SLI™ Technology support This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus...
... information. 2. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence and ways of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. • Chapter 6: NVIDIA® SLI™ Technology support This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus...
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... PEG Link Mode. Update your favorite CD music when the system is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. See page 4-5 for details. ASUS M2N-SLI Deluxe 1- See pages 4-42 and 5-17 for details. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you a personal wake-up to the motherboard. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is off. This unique module eliminates the trouble of buying...
... PEG Link Mode. Update your favorite CD music when the system is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. See page 4-5 for details. ASUS M2N-SLI Deluxe 1- See pages 4-42 and 5-17 for details. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you a personal wake-up to the motherboard. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is off. This unique module eliminates the trouble of buying...
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...‑detects the CPU loading and dynamically overclocks the CPU speed when needed. See page 4-20 for each parameter. 1.3.4 ASUS Intelligent Overclocking features ASUS O.C. 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 open the system chassis and clear the...
...‑detects the CPU loading and dynamically overclocks the CPU speed when needed. See page 4-20 for each parameter. 1.3.4 ASUS Intelligent Overclocking features ASUS O.C. 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 open the system chassis and clear the...
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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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... and make the necessary hardware settings for information on the slot. 5. Refer to the tables on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). ... the slots and the expansion cards that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. ...
... and make the necessary hardware settings for information on the slot. 5. Refer to the tables on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). ... the slots and the expansion cards that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. ...
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...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 you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • By default, this connector is...legacy AC`97 audio standard. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is set the Front Panel Support Type item in the BIOS to AC97 Audio. otherwise, the system will not boot. • Use of a PSU with a higher power output is inadequate. 10....
...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 you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • By default, this connector is...legacy AC`97 audio standard. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is set the Front Panel Support Type item in the BIOS to AC97 Audio. otherwise, the system will not boot. • Use of a PSU with a higher power output is inadequate. 10....
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ASUS M2N-SLI Deluxe 4- Award BIOS Flash Utility (Updates the BIOS in the support CD that allows you need to : • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet • Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. This utility is available...
ASUS M2N-SLI Deluxe 4- Award BIOS Flash Utility (Updates the BIOS in the support CD that allows you need to : • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet • Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. This utility is available...
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... the following to create a bootable floppy disk. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press . 4.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. c. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the floppy disk drive. b. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk to the bootable floppy disk. 4- Chapter...
... the following to create a bootable floppy disk. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press . 4.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. c. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the floppy disk drive. b. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk to the bootable floppy disk. 4- Chapter...
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... (1) Insert the floppy disk / USB flash disk that contains the BIOS file to the floppy disk drive or the USB port. When the correct BIOS file is found . To update the BIOS using a DOS‑based utility. ASUS M2N-SLI Deluxe 4- You can support devices such as USB flash disk, hard disk,... by pressing before the correct file is built-in the BIOS chip so it . Save the BIOS file to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. 4.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to go through the long process of booting from...
... (1) Insert the floppy disk / USB flash disk that contains the BIOS file to the floppy disk drive or the USB port. When the correct BIOS file is found . To update the BIOS using a DOS‑based utility. ASUS M2N-SLI Deluxe 4- You can support devices such as USB flash disk, hard disk,... by pressing before the correct file is built-in the BIOS chip so it . Save the BIOS file to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. 4.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to go through the long process of booting from...
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..., Inc. Turn on the system. 2. Insert the motherboard support CD to the USB port. 2. Insert the USB flash disk that contains BIOS file to the optical drive. 3. ASUS M2N-SLI Deluxe 4- 4.1.6 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it ... BIOS ROM checksum error Detecting IDE ATAPI device...
..., Inc. Turn on the system. 2. Insert the motherboard support CD to the USB port. 2. Insert the USB flash disk that contains BIOS file to the optical drive. 3. ASUS M2N-SLI Deluxe 4- 4.1.6 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it ... BIOS ROM checksum error Detecting IDE ATAPI device...
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... the default settings to force reset from the available options using the navigation keys. • The default BIOS settings for this motherboard. 4-10 Chapter 4: BIOS setup The LPC chip on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to turn the system off then back on. When you start up the computer, the...
... the default settings to force reset from the available options using the navigation keys. • The default BIOS settings for this motherboard. 4-10 Chapter 4: BIOS setup The LPC chip on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to turn the system off then back on. When you start up the computer, the...
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... Q-Fan Profile item becomes user-configurable when you set the appropriate performance level of the fans is not connected to the motherboard, the field shows 0. Set this item to [Silent] to minimize fan speed for quiet chassis fan operation, or [...minute (RPM). CPU Temperature, M/B Temperature The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard and CPU temperatures. Configuration options: [Disabled] [800 RPM] [1200 RPM] [1600 RPM] 4-36 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Performance] [Optimal] [Silent] Vcore Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V ...
... Q-Fan Profile item becomes user-configurable when you set the appropriate performance level of the fans is not connected to the motherboard, the field shows 0. Set this item to [Silent] to minimize fan speed for quiet chassis fan operation, or [...minute (RPM). CPU Temperature, M/B Temperature The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard and CPU temperatures. Configuration options: [Disabled] [800 RPM] [1200 RPM] [1600 RPM] 4-36 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Performance] [Optimal] [Silent] Vcore Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V ...
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Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Portable Document Format (PDF). ASUS M2N-SLI Deluxe 5- ADOBE Acrobat V7.0 Installs the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader that allows you to open, view, and print documents in Windows® environment. This utility ...
Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Portable Document Format (PDF). ASUS M2N-SLI Deluxe 5- ADOBE Acrobat V7.0 Installs the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader that allows you to open, view, and print documents in Windows® environment. This utility ...
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... default setting for details. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction 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 overclocking. eliminates the need to overclocking, C.P.R. AI NOS™ (Non-Delay Overclocking System) ASUS Non-delay Overclocking System™ (NOS) is a technology that...
... default setting for details. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction 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 overclocking. eliminates the need to overclocking, C.P.R. AI NOS™ (Non-Delay Overclocking System) ASUS Non-delay Overclocking System™ (NOS) is a technology that...
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... from the Internet • Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. ASUS M2N-SLI Deluxe 4- Award BIOS Flash Utility (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a floppy disk, USB flash disk, or the motherboard support CD.) 3. Click the Utilities tab...
... from the Internet • Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. ASUS M2N-SLI Deluxe 4- Award BIOS Flash Utility (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a floppy disk, USB flash disk, or the motherboard support CD.) 3. Click the Utilities tab...
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...: a. Windows® XP environment a. c. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. d. Press , then follow screen instructions to the floppy disk drive. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the optical drive. Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive. b. Insert a formatted, high density 1.44 MB floppy disk into the drive. b. Click File... format options field, then click Start. DOS environment a. A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears. Insert the Windows® 2000 CD to the bootable floppy disk. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup
...: a. Windows® XP environment a. c. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. d. Press , then follow screen instructions to the floppy disk drive. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the optical drive. Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive. b. Insert a formatted, high density 1.44 MB floppy disk into the drive. b. Click File... format options field, then click Start. DOS environment a. A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears. Insert the Windows® 2000 CD to the bootable floppy disk. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup
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... the CD for the BIOS file When found , the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. You can cause system boot failure! Insert the motherboard support CD to restore the BIOS file when it ... Insert the USB flash disk that allows you to the optical drive. 3. Turn on the system. 2. ASUS M2N-SLI Deluxe 4-
... the CD for the BIOS file When found , the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. You can cause system boot failure! Insert the motherboard support CD to restore the BIOS file when it ... Insert the USB flash disk that allows you to the optical drive. 3. Turn on the system. 2. ASUS M2N-SLI Deluxe 4-
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ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of you computer so you keep your ... and sound. ASUS M2N-SLI Deluxe 5- The Microsoft DirectX® 9.0c is a multimedia technology that the motherboard supports. ASUS Cool 'n' Quiet Utility Installs the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet™ software. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Portable Document...
ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of you computer so you keep your ... and sound. ASUS M2N-SLI Deluxe 5- The Microsoft DirectX® 9.0c is a multimedia technology that the motherboard supports. ASUS Cool 'n' Quiet Utility Installs the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet™ software. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Portable Document...