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... devices on it another standout in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard ASUS M2N-X motherboard Cables 1 x Serial ATA cable 1 x Serial ATA power cable 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable...Athlon 64 FX processors with 2MB/ 1MB/512KB L2 cache, which is based on 64-bit architecture. See page 1-8 for buying an ASUS® M2N-X motherboard! Before you for details. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction It features 2000/1600 MT/s HyperTransport Bus, dual-channel ECC, non-ECC...
... devices on it another standout in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard ASUS M2N-X motherboard Cables 1 x Serial ATA cable 1 x Serial ATA power cable 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable...Athlon 64 FX processors with 2MB/ 1MB/512KB L2 cache, which is based on 64-bit architecture. See page 1-8 for buying an ASUS® M2N-X motherboard! Before you for details. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction It features 2000/1600 MT/s HyperTransport Bus, dual-channel ECC, non-ECC...
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... configurations for details. The dual-channel DDR2 architecture doubles the bandwidth of your network or broadband connection with peak bandwidths of up the PCI bus. ASUS M2N-X 1- See page 1-18 for details. NVIDIA® nForce™ 520 MCP chipsets The NVIDIA® nForce™ 520 media and communications processor (MCP) builds on...
... configurations for details. The dual-channel DDR2 architecture doubles the bandwidth of your network or broadband connection with peak bandwidths of up the PCI bus. ASUS M2N-X 1- See page 1-18 for details. NVIDIA® nForce™ 520 MCP chipsets The NVIDIA® nForce™ 520 media and communications processor (MCP) builds on...
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... it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with a standby power LED that lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. M2N-X SB_PWR M2N-X Onboard LED ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS M2N-X 1- 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED.
... it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with a standby power LED that lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. M2N-X SB_PWR M2N-X Onboard LED ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS M2N-X 1- 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED.
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Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 1.5.3 Screw holes Place six (6) screws into the chassis in the correct orientation. 1.5.2 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis R M2N-X ASUS M2N-X 1- The edge with external ports goes to the chassis.
Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 1.5.3 Screw holes Place six (6) screws into the chassis in the correct orientation. 1.5.2 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis R M2N-X ASUS M2N-X 1- The edge with external ports goes to the chassis.
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...! When the CPU is locked. 6. Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that it fits in place. CPU_FAN M2N-X CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND M2N-X CPU Fan Connector Do not forget to secure the CPU. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket to indicate that... to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! 5. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket until it is in one correct orientation. ASUS M2N-X 1- Position the CPU above the socket such that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with the heatsink package. 7.
...! When the CPU is locked. 6. Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that it fits in place. CPU_FAN M2N-X CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND M2N-X CPU Fan Connector Do not forget to secure the CPU. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket to indicate that... to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! 5. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket until it is in one correct orientation. ASUS M2N-X 1- Position the CPU above the socket such that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with the heatsink package. 7.
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otherwise, you cannot snap the retention bracket in place. Align the other end of the retention bracket to the retention module base. 3. Make sure that the retention bracket is in place. 4. ASUS M2N-X 1-11 2. Push down the retention bracket lock on the retention mechanism to secure the heatsink and fan to the retention module base. A clicking sound denotes that the fan and heatsink assembly perfectly fits the retention mechanism module base; Attach one end of the retention bracket (near the retention bracket lock) to the module base.
otherwise, you cannot snap the retention bracket in place. Align the other end of the retention bracket to the retention module base. 3. Make sure that the retention bracket is in place. 4. ASUS M2N-X 1-11 2. Push down the retention bracket lock on the retention mechanism to secure the heatsink and fan to the retention module base. A clicking sound denotes that the fan and heatsink assembly perfectly fits the retention mechanism module base; Attach one end of the retention bracket (near the retention bracket lock) to the module base.
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Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to the DDR2 DIMM sockets. 1.7.4 Removing a DIMM To remove a DIMM: 1. ASUS M2N-X 1-15 Align a DIMM on the socket such that it flips out with extra force. 2. 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Make sure to both the motherboard and the components. 1. ...
Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to the DDR2 DIMM sockets. 1.7.4 Removing a DIMM To remove a DIMM: 1. ASUS M2N-X 1-15 Align a DIMM on the socket such that it flips out with extra force. 2. 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Make sure to both the motherboard and the components. 1. ...
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... shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments; IRQ assignments for ISA or PCI devices. ASUS M2N-X 1-17 used - - - - used -
... shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments; IRQ assignments for ISA or PCI devices. ASUS M2N-X 1-17 used - - - - used -
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... reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. M2N-X M2N-X Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 12 2 Normal (Default) Clear RTC You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to pins 2-3.... Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. 1.9 Jumpers 1. ASUS M2N-X 1-19 Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to default values. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking. Except when clearing the...
... reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. M2N-X M2N-X Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 12 2 Normal (Default) Clear RTC You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to pins 2-3.... Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. 1.9 Jumpers 1. ASUS M2N-X 1-19 Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to default values. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking. Except when clearing the...
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... a parallel printer, a scanner, or other audio sources. 5. Line Out port (lime). In 4-channel/ 6-channel configuration, the function of the audio ports in 2, 4, or 6,-channel configuration. ASUS M2N-X 1-21 This port connects a headphone or a speaker. 1.10 Connectors 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1 2 3 4 5 6 11 10 9 8 7 1. This port allows 10/100 PHY connection to the audio...
... a parallel printer, a scanner, or other audio sources. 5. Line Out port (lime). In 4-channel/ 6-channel configuration, the function of the audio ports in 2, 4, or 6,-channel configuration. ASUS M2N-X 1-21 This port connects a headphone or a speaker. 1.10 Connectors 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1 2 3 4 5 6 11 10 9 8 7 1. This port allows 10/100 PHY connection to the audio...
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...; Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for Ultra DMA 133/100/66/33 signal cable(s). M2N-X PRI_IDE M2N-X IDE Connector PIN1 NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the ID ribbon cable to configure your device(s). ASUS M2N-X 1-23 Connect the blue connector to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of device...
...; Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for Ultra DMA 133/100/66/33 signal cable(s). M2N-X PRI_IDE M2N-X IDE Connector PIN1 NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the ID ribbon cable to configure your device(s). ASUS M2N-X 1-23 Connect the blue connector to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of device...
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... Connectors 5. 4. Do not forget to connect the fan cables to hear system beeps and warnings. +V GND GND Speaker Out SPEAKER M2N-X 1 M2N-X Speaker Out Connector ASUS M2N-X 1-25 CPU and Chassis Fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350mA~740mA (8.88W max.) or a total of the ...
... Connectors 5. 4. Do not forget to connect the fan cables to hear system beeps and warnings. +V GND GND Speaker Out SPEAKER M2N-X 1 M2N-X Speaker Out Connector ASUS M2N-X 1-25 CPU and Chassis Fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350mA~740mA (8.88W max.) or a total of the ...
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ASUS M2N-X 1-27 Azalia-compliant pin definition Legacy AC'-compliant pin definition AGND PRESENSE# MIC2_JD HP_HD M2N-X AGND NC NC NC AAFP MIC2_L MIC2_R Line out_R NC Line out_L MIC2_L MIC2_R HP_R Jack_Sense HP_L M2N-X Azalia Analog Front Panel Connector • We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector...
ASUS M2N-X 1-27 Azalia-compliant pin definition Legacy AC'-compliant pin definition AGND PRESENSE# MIC2_JD HP_HD M2N-X AGND NC NC NC AAFP MIC2_L MIC2_R Line out_R NC Line out_L MIC2_L MIC2_R HP_R Jack_Sense HP_L M2N-X Azalia Analog Front Panel Connector • We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector...
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... read from or written to this connector. The IDE LED lights up when you turn on the BIOS settings. PWR LED PWR BTN M2N-X F_PANEL HD LED RESET M2N-X System Panel Connector • System power LED (2-pin PWRLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Pressing the power button ...the HDD Activity LED cable to the HDD. • ATX power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWRBTN) This connector is for the system power button. ASUS M2N-X 1-29 Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF. • Reset button (2-pin RESET) This...
... read from or written to this connector. The IDE LED lights up when you turn on the BIOS settings. PWR LED PWR BTN M2N-X F_PANEL HD LED RESET M2N-X System Panel Connector • System power LED (2-pin PWRLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Pressing the power button ...the HDD Activity LED cable to the HDD. • ATX power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWRBTN) This connector is for the system power button. ASUS M2N-X 1-29 Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF. • Reset button (2-pin RESET) This...
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... the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash utility The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you rename the BIOS file to the floppy disk drive. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard and rename the same to......| Flashed successfully. error message appears if there is no floppy disk in the BIOS chip so it is built-in the drive. ASUS M2N-X 2- Save the BIOS file to M2N-X.ROM. 2. Insert the floppy disk that you to update the BIOS without having to go through the long process of booting from...
... the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash utility The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you rename the BIOS file to the floppy disk drive. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard and rename the same to......| Flashed successfully. error message appears if there is no floppy disk in the BIOS chip so it is built-in the drive. ASUS M2N-X 2- Save the BIOS file to M2N-X.ROM. 2. Insert the floppy disk that you to update the BIOS without having to go through the long process of booting from...
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.../iM2N-X.ROM 4. done Reading flash ...... Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... done Please restart your computer A:\> ASUS M2N-X 2- Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the hard disk drive. The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS ... disk. All rights reserved. Erasing flash ...... Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: 1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. A:\>afudos /iM2N-X.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - WARNING!! done Advance Check ...
.../iM2N-X.ROM 4. done Reading flash ...... Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... done Please restart your computer A:\> ASUS M2N-X 2- Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the hard disk drive. The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS ... disk. All rights reserved. Erasing flash ...... Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: 1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. A:\>afudos /iM2N-X.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - WARNING!! done Advance Check ...
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...To recover the BIOS from the floppy disk drive, then turn on the system. 2. Bad BIOS checksum. Checking for this motherboard. Completed. ASUS M2N-X 2- Starting BIOS recovery... Floppy not found ! Start flashing... 4. Insert the support CD to download the latest BIOS file. The recovered... (www.asus.com) to the optical drive. 3. 4. The utility then updates the corrupted BIOS file. Remove any floppy disk from the support CD: 1. Bad BIOS checksum. Reading file "M2N-X.ROM". Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. Checking for the ...
...To recover the BIOS from the floppy disk drive, then turn on the system. 2. Bad BIOS checksum. Checking for this motherboard. Completed. ASUS M2N-X 2- Starting BIOS recovery... Floppy not found ! Start flashing... 4. Insert the support CD to download the latest BIOS file. The recovered... (www.asus.com) to the optical drive. 3. 4. The utility then updates the corrupted BIOS file. Remove any floppy disk from the support CD: 1. Bad BIOS checksum. Reading file "M2N-X.ROM". Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. Checking for the ...
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Select Update BIOS from the Internet option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select. ASUS M2N-X 2- Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. Click Next. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1.
Select Update BIOS from the Internet option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select. ASUS M2N-X 2- Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. Click Next. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1.
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... Setup Defaults item under the Exit Menu. When you start up the computer, the system provides you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to ensure optimum performance. See section "2.7 Exit Menu." • The BIOS setup screens shown in this motherboard apply for most conditions to download... Setup." If the system becomes unstable after POST, reboot the system by doing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to enter the Setup utility; ASUS M2N-X 2-11
... Setup Defaults item under the Exit Menu. When you start up the computer, the system provides you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to ensure optimum performance. See section "2.7 Exit Menu." • The BIOS setup screens shown in this motherboard apply for most conditions to download... Setup." If the system becomes unstable after POST, reboot the system by doing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to enter the Setup utility; ASUS M2N-X 2-11
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... wrong values in brackets, and is userconfigurable, you can change the value of a field, select it then press to display a pop-up window Scroll bar ASUS M2N-X 2-13 For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items on the screen. Use [+] or [-] to malfunction. A configurable field is enclosed in...
... wrong values in brackets, and is userconfigurable, you can change the value of a field, select it then press to display a pop-up window Scroll bar ASUS M2N-X 2-13 For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items on the screen. Use [+] or [-] to malfunction. A configurable field is enclosed in...