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... Probe II 5-10 5.3.3 ASUS Music Alarm 5-16 5.3.4 ASUS AI Nap 5-19 5.3.5 ASUS AI Gear 5-20 5.3.6 SoundMAX® High Definition Audio utility 5-22 Audio Setup Wizard 5-23 5.4 RAID configurations 5-27 5.4.1 Installing hard disks 5-28 5.4.2 NVIDIA® MediaShield™ RAID configurations 5-29 5.4.3 JMicron® RAID Configuration 5-36 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-42 Chapter 6: NVIDIA® SLI™ technology support 6.1 Overview...
... Probe II 5-10 5.3.3 ASUS Music Alarm 5-16 5.3.4 ASUS AI Nap 5-19 5.3.5 ASUS AI Gear 5-20 5.3.6 SoundMAX® High Definition Audio utility 5-22 Audio Setup Wizard 5-23 5.4 RAID configurations 5-27 5.4.1 Installing hard disks 5-28 5.4.2 NVIDIA® MediaShield™ RAID configurations 5-29 5.4.3 JMicron® RAID Configuration 5-36 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-42 Chapter 6: NVIDIA® SLI™ technology support 6.1 Overview...
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...174; MediaShield™ RAID controller JMicron® JMB363 Serial ATA controller supports: - 1 x Internal Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s - 1 x External Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s on the next page) xi M2N-SLI Deluxe specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Scalable Link Interface (SLI™) Storage LAN...2 x PCI Express™ x1 slots 3 x PCI 2.2 slots Supports two identical NVIDIA® SLI™-ready graphics card ASUS two-slot thermal design ASUS PEG Link NVIDIA® nForce® 570 SLI™ MCP supports: - 1 x IDE connector for AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 /AMD Athlon...
...174; MediaShield™ RAID controller JMicron® JMB363 Serial ATA controller supports: - 1 x Internal Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s - 1 x External Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s on the next page) xi M2N-SLI Deluxe specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Scalable Link Interface (SLI™) Storage LAN...2 x PCI Express™ x1 slots 3 x PCI 2.2 slots Supports two identical NVIDIA® SLI™-ready graphics card ASUS two-slot thermal design ASUS PEG Link NVIDIA® nForce® 570 SLI™ MCP supports: - 1 x IDE connector for AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 /AMD Athlon...
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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 (... 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 (30.5 cm x 24.5 cm) *Specifications are subject to change...
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 (... 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 (30.5 cm x 24.5 cm) *Specifications are subject to change...
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... controller supports two additional Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (one at mid-board and one on the rear panel) and allows RAID 0, RAID 1, and JBOD configurations on these ports. The NVIDIA® nForce® 570 SLI™ chipset allows RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, RAID 5, and JBOD configuration for your system memory to boost system performance, eliminating bottlenecks with dual...
... controller supports two additional Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (one at mid-board and one on the rear panel) and allows RAID 0, RAID 1, and JBOD configurations on these ports. The NVIDIA® nForce® 570 SLI™ chipset allows RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, RAID 5, and JBOD configuration for your system memory to boost system performance, eliminating bottlenecks with dual...
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Supported by the JMicron Serial ATA RAID controller, it provides two Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (one at...computers, peripherals, and consumer electronic devices such as camcorders, VCRs, printers, TVs, and digital cameras. ASUS M2N-SLI Deluxe 1- S/PDIF digital sound ready The motherboard supports the S/PDIF technology through the Serial ATA interfaces and the NVIDIA®...; nForce® 570 SLI™ chipset. Serial ATA allows for details. The S/PDIF technology turns your networking needs. ...
Supported by the JMicron Serial ATA RAID controller, it provides two Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (one at...computers, peripherals, and consumer electronic devices such as camcorders, VCRs, printers, TVs, and digital cameras. ASUS M2N-SLI Deluxe 1- S/PDIF digital sound ready The motherboard supports the S/PDIF technology through the Serial ATA interfaces and the NVIDIA®...; nForce® 570 SLI™ chipset. Serial ATA allows for details. The S/PDIF technology turns your networking needs. ...
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... external SATA port supports external Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s devices. Longer cables support higher power requirements to deliver signal up to configure a RAID 0, RAID 1, or JBOD set through the onboard JMicron® SATA RAID controller. Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Port Light Blue Lime Pink Gray Black Orange Headset 2-channel Line In Line Out Mic...
... external SATA port supports external Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s devices. Longer cables support higher power requirements to deliver signal up to configure a RAID 0, RAID 1, or JBOD set through the onboard JMicron® SATA RAID controller. Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Port Light Blue Lime Pink Gray Black Orange Headset 2-channel Line In Line Out Mic...
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ASUS M2N-SLI Deluxe 2-23 This port connects an external audio output device via an optical S/PDIF cable. 15. PS/2 keyboard...via an coaxial S/PDIF cable. 16. Coaxial S/PDIF Out port. Optical S/PDIF Out port. • 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...external Serial ATA box connected to the external SATA port, if you intend to create a RAID configuration using this port. • DO NOT remove or unplug the external Serial ATA device when running under...
ASUS M2N-SLI Deluxe 2-23 This port connects an external audio output device via an optical S/PDIF cable. 15. PS/2 keyboard...via an coaxial S/PDIF cable. 16. Coaxial S/PDIF Out port. Optical S/PDIF Out port. • 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...external Serial ATA box connected to the external SATA port, if you intend to create a RAID configuration using this port. • DO NOT remove or unplug the external Serial ATA device when running under...
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... 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 The RAID function of these connectors is set to create a Serial ATA RAID set as "Cable-Select," make sure all other device jumpers have the same setting. NVIDIA® nForce®...
... 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 The RAID function of these connectors is set to create a Serial ATA RAID set as "Cable-Select," make sure all other device jumpers have the same setting. NVIDIA® nForce®...
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... [IDE] by default, allowing you can configure for the external device. See section "4.4.7 Onboard Device Configuration" for a Serial ATA signal cable. 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 using Serial ATA hard disks, make sure that you to enable the hot-plug function for...
... [IDE] by default, allowing you can configure for the external device. See section "4.4.7 Onboard Device Configuration" for a Serial ATA signal cable. 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 using Serial ATA hard disks, make sure that you to enable the hot-plug function for...
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...Serial-ATA Controller [Enabled] Enables or disables the Serial ATA controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] RAID Enabled [Disabled] Enables or disables the onboard RAID controller. Select an item then press to [Enabled], the succeeding items become user-configurable. Configuration options: ... disable support for USB devices on legacy operating systems (OS). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SATA 1~6 RAID [Disabled] Enables or disables the RAID function of the SATA 1~6 drives. USB Controller [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the onchip USB ...
...Serial-ATA Controller [Enabled] Enables or disables the Serial ATA controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] RAID Enabled [Disabled] Enables or disables the onboard RAID controller. Select an item then press to [Enabled], the succeeding items become user-configurable. Configuration options: ... disable support for USB devices on legacy operating systems (OS). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SATA 1~6 RAID [Disabled] Enables or disables the RAID function of the SATA 1~6 drives. USB Controller [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the onchip USB ...
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Configuration options: [1] [3] ASUS M2N-SLI Deluxe 4-31 Configuration options: [PCI Slot] [PCI-E slot] HD Audio [Auto] Allows you to disable or set the front panel audio support type. Configuration options: [Auto] ... audio function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] OnBoard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] Allows you to select the Serial Port1 base address. Configuration options: [Disabled] [IDE] [RAID] [AHCI] Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard LAN boot ROM. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Primary Display Adapter [PCI...
Configuration options: [1] [3] ASUS M2N-SLI Deluxe 4-31 Configuration options: [PCI Slot] [PCI-E slot] HD Audio [Auto] Allows you to disable or set the front panel audio support type. Configuration options: [Auto] ... audio function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] OnBoard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] Allows you to select the Serial Port1 base address. Configuration options: [Disabled] [IDE] [RAID] [AHCI] Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard LAN boot ROM. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Primary Display Adapter [PCI...
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Chapter summary 5 5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support CD information 5-1 5.3 Software information 5-8 5.4 RAID configurations 5-28 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-42 ASUS M2N-SLI Deluxe
Chapter summary 5 5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support CD information 5-1 5.3 Software information 5-8 5.4 RAID configurations 5-28 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-42 ASUS M2N-SLI Deluxe
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AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Driver Installs the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet™ technology driver. JMicron JMB36X RAID Controller Driver Installs the JMicron® JMB363 Serial ATA RAID controller driver. USB 2.0 Driver Installs the Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) driver. 5- Chapter 5: Software support SoundMAX ADI1988 Audio Driver Installs the SoundMAX® ADI1988 audio driver ... device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Nvidia Chipset Driver Program Installs the NVIDIA® Chipset drivers for the NVIDIA® nForce™ 570 SLI chipset.
AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Driver Installs the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet™ technology driver. JMicron JMB36X RAID Controller Driver Installs the JMicron® JMB363 Serial ATA RAID controller driver. USB 2.0 Driver Installs the Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) driver. 5- Chapter 5: Software support SoundMAX ADI1988 Audio Driver Installs the SoundMAX® ADI1988 audio driver ... device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Nvidia Chipset Driver Program Installs the NVIDIA® Chipset drivers for the NVIDIA® nForce™ 570 SLI chipset.
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..., and removes computer viruses. View the online help for your computing needs. ASUS Music Alarm ASUS Music Alarm allows you are away. ASUS Screen Saver Bring life to your computer screen by installing the ASUS screen saver. 5.2.4 Make Disk menu The Make Disk menu contains items to ...create 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 to overclock the CPU speed in Windows...
..., and removes computer viruses. View the online help for your computing needs. ASUS Music Alarm ASUS Music Alarm allows you are away. ASUS Screen Saver Bring life to your computer screen by installing the ASUS screen saver. 5.2.4 Make Disk menu The Make Disk menu contains items to ...create 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 to overclock the CPU speed in Windows...
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...menu The Manuals menu contains a list of the user manual. Make JMicron JMB363 RAID Driver Disk Allows you to create an NVIDIA® Serial ATA RAID driver disk for a 32-bit/64-bit system. ASUS M2N-SLI Deluxe 5- Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening... a user manual file. Make nVidia 32bit SATA RAID Driver Make nVidia 64bit SATA RAID Driver Allows you to open...
...menu The Manuals menu contains a list of the user manual. Make JMicron JMB363 RAID Driver Disk Allows you to create an NVIDIA® Serial ATA RAID driver disk for a 32-bit/64-bit system. ASUS M2N-SLI Deluxe 5- Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening... a user manual file. Make nVidia 32bit SATA RAID Driver Make nVidia 64bit SATA RAID Driver Allows you to open...
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.... Use a minimum of a single disk alone, thus improving data access and storage. ASUS M2N-SLI Deluxe 5-27 Use of RAID 5 configuration include better HDD performance, fault tolerance, and higher storage capacity. With the RAID 0+1 configuration you install an operating system to a second drive. The RAID 5 configuration is data striping and data mirroring combined without parity (redundancy data...
.... Use a minimum of a single disk alone, thus improving data access and storage. ASUS M2N-SLI Deluxe 5-27 Use of RAID 5 configuration include better HDD performance, fault tolerance, and higher storage capacity. With the RAID 0+1 configuration you install an operating system to a second drive. The RAID 5 configuration is data striping and data mirroring combined without parity (redundancy data...
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... for detailed information on each drive. Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays. 2. Connect a SATA power cable to the RAID controllers user manual in the motherboard support CD for a RAID configuration: 1. 5.4.1 Installing hard disks The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives. For optimal performance, install identical drives of the...
... for detailed information on each drive. Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays. 2. Connect a SATA power cable to the RAID controllers user manual in the motherboard support CD for a RAID configuration: 1. 5.4.1 Installing hard disks The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives. For optimal performance, install identical drives of the...
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...item in your motherboard support CD. • When using Windows 2000 operating system, make sure to Enabled. 3. ASUS M2N-SLI Deluxe 5-29 Setting the BIOS RAID items After installing the hard disk drives, make sure to re-enter your NVRAID settings after the CMOS is cleared;... or later versions. To set the necessary RAID items in the NVIDIA® nForce™ 570 SLI southbridge chipset. Save your RAID configuration. 5.4.2 NVIDIA® MediaShield™ RAID configurations The motherboard includes a high performance SATA RAID controller integrated in the BIOS before setting your...
...item in your motherboard support CD. • When using Windows 2000 operating system, make sure to Enabled. 3. ASUS M2N-SLI Deluxe 5-29 Setting the BIOS RAID items After installing the hard disk drives, make sure to re-enter your NVRAID settings after the CMOS is cleared;... or later versions. To set the necessary RAID items in the NVIDIA® nForce™ 570 SLI southbridge chipset. Save your RAID configuration. 5.4.2 NVIDIA® MediaShield™ RAID configurations The motherboard includes a high performance SATA RAID controller integrated in the BIOS before setting your...
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... the screen are for reference only, and may not exactly match the items on your computer. 2. The following submenu appears. NVIDIA RAID Utility Oct 5 2004 - Use the up your screen. Creating a RAID Volume To create a RAID volume: 1. Mirroring Striping Stripe Mirroring Spanning 5-30 Chapter 5: Software support Define a New Array - From the NVIDIA®...
... the screen are for reference only, and may not exactly match the items on your computer. 2. The following submenu appears. NVIDIA RAID Utility Oct 5 2004 - Use the up your screen. Creating a RAID Volume To create a RAID volume: 1. Mirroring Striping Stripe Mirroring Spanning 5-30 Chapter 5: Software support Define a New Array - From the NVIDIA®...
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... select the Striping Block then press . ASUS M2N-SLI Deluxe 5-31 The following submenu appears: 8K ↑ 16K 32K 64K 128K Optim↓ If you selected Striping or Stripe Mirroring, use the up or down arrow keys to select the stripe size for optimum performance. 3.` Press to create RAID set. The default selection is 128...
... select the Striping Block then press . ASUS M2N-SLI Deluxe 5-31 The following submenu appears: 8K ↑ 16K 32K 64K 128K Optim↓ If you selected Striping or Stripe Mirroring, use the up or down arrow keys to select the stripe size for optimum performance. 3.` Press to create RAID set. The default selection is 128...