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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 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 ...
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 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 ...
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...: - Stepless Frequency Selection(SFS) allows FSB tuning from 100 MHz to 200 MHz at 0.0125 V increment - 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, and Jack-Retasking Technology Optical and Coaxial...
...: - Stepless Frequency Selection(SFS) allows FSB tuning from 100 MHz to 200 MHz at 0.0125 V increment - 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, and Jack-Retasking Technology Optical and Coaxial...
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...user-friendly BIOS update utility. This unique module eliminates the trouble of buying a replacement BIOS chip. ASUS M2N-SLI Deluxe 1- See pages 4-42 and 5-17 for details. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to restore corrupted BIOS data from major thermal sources in the motherboard ... your choice instead of the irritating sound of your PCI Express graphics card performance. See page 4-9 for overclocking the PEG Link Mode. The ASUS Music Alarm gives you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to address the thermal issues...
...user-friendly BIOS update utility. This unique module eliminates the trouble of buying a replacement BIOS chip. ASUS M2N-SLI Deluxe 1- See pages 4-42 and 5-17 for details. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to restore corrupted BIOS data from major thermal sources in the motherboard ... your choice instead of the irritating sound of your PCI Express graphics card performance. See page 4-9 for overclocking the PEG Link Mode. The ASUS Music Alarm gives you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to address the thermal issues...
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... BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in the CMOS or a separate file, giving users freedom to overclocking. When the system hangs due to achieve maximum system performance. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. eliminates the need for...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 needed. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. Unlike other dynamic overclocking techniques, AI NOS™...
... BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in the CMOS or a separate file, giving users freedom to overclocking. When the system hangs due to achieve maximum system performance. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. eliminates the need for...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 needed. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. Unlike other dynamic overclocking techniques, AI NOS™...
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...the CMOS. • You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Shut down the key during the boot process and ...information such as system passwords. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Reinstall the battery. 5. 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 re-enter data. For...
...the CMOS. • You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Shut down the key during the boot process and ...information such as system passwords. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Reinstall the battery. 5. 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 re-enter data. For...
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... of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. Take caution when changing the settings of CPU overclocking options to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. ASUS M2N-SLI Deluxe 4-19 F1:Help ↑↓ : Select Item ESC: Exit →←: Select Menu -/+: Change Value F5: Setup Defaults Enter: Select SubMenu...
... of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. Take caution when changing the settings of CPU overclocking options to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. ASUS M2N-SLI Deluxe 4-19 F1:Help ↑↓ : Select Item ESC: Exit →←: Select Menu -/+: Change Value F5: Setup Defaults Enter: Select SubMenu...
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... user-configurable when you set the operating DDR2 voltage. The following items become unstable. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Overclock 3%] [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 8%] [Overclock 10%] The following item becomes user-configurable when you to set AI Tuning to [AI N.O.S.] N.O.S. CPU Frequency... options: [Auto] [1.80V] [1.85V] [1.90V] ~ [2.50V] 4-20 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Standard AI Overclock AI N.O.S. The ASUS Non-delay Overclocking System feature intelligently determines the system load and automatically boosts the performance for the most demanding tasks. If this item...
... user-configurable when you set the operating DDR2 voltage. The following items become unstable. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Overclock 3%] [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 8%] [Overclock 10%] The following item becomes user-configurable when you to set AI Tuning to [AI N.O.S.] N.O.S. CPU Frequency... options: [Auto] [1.80V] [1.85V] [1.90V] ~ [2.50V] 4-20 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Standard AI Overclock AI N.O.S. The ASUS Non-delay Overclocking System feature intelligently determines the system load and automatically boosts the performance for the most demanding tasks. If this item...
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... the NVIDIA® nForce™ 570 SLI or JMicron® JMB363 SATA RAID driver disk. 5- Chapter 5: Software support ASUS AI Gear The ASUS AI Gear application provides system performance options that allows you are away. ASUS AI Nap The ASUS AI Nap application allows you to minimize ...you to select the best performance for detailed information. ASUS Music Alarm ASUS Music Alarm allows you to overclock the CPU speed in Windows® environment. View the online help for your computing needs. ASUS AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster application allows you to set your favorite ...
... the NVIDIA® nForce™ 570 SLI or JMicron® JMB363 SATA RAID driver disk. 5- Chapter 5: Software support ASUS AI Gear The ASUS AI Gear application provides system performance options that allows you are away. ASUS AI Nap The ASUS AI Nap application allows you to minimize ...you to select the best performance for detailed information. ASUS Music Alarm ASUS Music Alarm allows you to overclock the CPU speed in Windows® environment. View the online help for your computing needs. ASUS AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster application allows you to set your favorite ...
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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 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 ...
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 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 ...
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... MHz up to 10 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (six at 1 MHz increment Overclocking protection: - Q-Connector - AI Overclocking (intelligent CPU frequency tuner) - 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...
... MHz up to 10 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (six at 1 MHz increment Overclocking protection: - Q-Connector - AI Overclocking (intelligent CPU frequency tuner) - 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...
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... settings are available for details. Advanced Thermal Design Fanless Design and Heat-pipe The ASUS fanless design allows multi-directional heat flow from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. ASUS M2N-SLI Deluxe 1- This utility saves users the cost and hassle of an alarm clock. PEG Link... PCI Express graphics link mode to the motherboard. The ASUS Music Alarm gives you to easily connect the chassis front panel cables to the correct frequency based on the system configuration. See page 4-5 for overclocking the PEG Link Mode. Update your favorite CD music ...
... settings are available for details. Advanced Thermal Design Fanless Design and Heat-pipe The ASUS fanless design allows multi-directional heat flow from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. ASUS M2N-SLI Deluxe 1- This utility saves users the cost and hassle of an alarm clock. PEG Link... PCI Express graphics link mode to the motherboard. The ASUS Music Alarm gives you to easily connect the chassis front panel cables to the correct frequency based on the system configuration. See page 4-5 for overclocking the PEG Link Mode. Update your favorite CD music ...
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... Bus (FSB) and PCI Express frequency at 1MHz increment to share and distribute their favorite settings. AI NOS™ (Non-Delay Overclocking System) ASUS Non-delay Overclocking System™ (NOS) is a technology that allows users to overclocking, C.P.R. When the system hangs due to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R.
... Bus (FSB) and PCI Express frequency at 1MHz increment to share and distribute their favorite settings. AI NOS™ (Non-Delay Overclocking System) ASUS Non-delay Overclocking System™ (NOS) is a technology that allows users to overclocking, C.P.R. When the system hangs due to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R.
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...2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the cap back to pins 2-3. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! 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 clear the Real Time Clock... (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking...
...2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the cap back to pins 2-3. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! 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 clear the Real Time Clock... (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking...
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... F5: Setup Defaults F10: Save and Exit AI Tuning [Auto] Allows selection of CPU overclocking options to individually set overclocking parameters. Selct either one of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to select...4.4.1 JumperFree Configuration Advanced Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility JumperFree Configuration AI Tuning x Overclock Options x N.O.S. Auto Loads the optimal settings for the CPU and other system devices. ASUS M2N-SLI Deluxe 4-19 4.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to achieve desired CPU internal...
... F5: Setup Defaults F10: Save and Exit AI Tuning [Auto] Allows selection of CPU overclocking options to individually set overclocking parameters. Selct either one of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to select...4.4.1 JumperFree Configuration Advanced Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility JumperFree Configuration AI Tuning x Overclock Options x N.O.S. Auto Loads the optimal settings for the CPU and other system devices. ASUS M2N-SLI Deluxe 4-19 4.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to achieve desired CPU internal...
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...this happens, revert to 400.0. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Overclock 3%] [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 8%] [Overclock 10%] The following item becomes user-configurable when you to set AI Tuning to [AI Overclocking]. If this item. DDR2 Voltage Control [Auto] Allows you... 4: BIOS setup Setting a very high CPU frequency may cause the system to [Manual]. Overclock Options [Disabled] Allows you set the overclocking options. The ASUS Non-delay Overclocking System feature intelligently determines the system load and automatically boosts the performance for the most demanding ...
...this happens, revert to 400.0. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Overclock 3%] [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 8%] [Overclock 10%] The following item becomes user-configurable when you to set AI Tuning to [AI Overclocking]. If this item. DDR2 Voltage Control [Auto] Allows you... 4: BIOS setup Setting a very high CPU frequency may cause the system to [Manual]. Overclock Options [Disabled] Allows you set the overclocking options. The ASUS Non-delay Overclocking System feature intelligently determines the system load and automatically boosts the performance for the most demanding ...
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... for your computer screen by installing the ASUS screen saver. 5.2.4 Make Disk menu The Make Disk menu contains items to overclock the CPU speed in Windows® environment. ASUS Screen Saver Bring life to your computing needs. ASUS AI Nap The ASUS AI Nap application allows you to minimize ...the power consumption of your computer whenever you to create the NVIDIA® nForce™ 570 SLI or JMicron...
... for your computer screen by installing the ASUS screen saver. 5.2.4 Make Disk menu The Make Disk menu contains items to overclock the CPU speed in Windows® environment. ASUS Screen Saver Bring life to your computing needs. ASUS AI Nap The ASUS AI Nap application allows you to minimize ...the power consumption of your computer whenever you to create the NVIDIA® nForce™ 570 SLI or JMicron...