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... Safety information viii About this guide ix Typography x M2N4-SLI 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 Special features 1-4 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 2-5 2.3.1 Installing the CPU 2-5 2.3.2 Installing the heatsink and fan 2-7 2.4 System memory 2-10...
... Safety information viii About this guide ix Typography x M2N4-SLI 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 Special features 1-4 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 2-5 2.3.1 Installing the CPU 2-5 2.3.2 Installing the heatsink and fan 2-7 2.4 System memory 2-10...
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...page 2-22 for details. Scalable Link Interface (SLI™) technology The NVIDIA® nForce4® Scalable Link Interface (SLI™) technology allows two graphics processing units (GPUs) in a single system. Gigabit LAN The motherboard comes with a Gigabit LAN controller built into the... features 1.3.1 Product highlights Latest processor technology The motherboard comes with peak bandwidths of power depending on the task the CPU performs. See pages 4-25, 5‑3 and 5-9. AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology The motherboard supports the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology...
...page 2-22 for details. Scalable Link Interface (SLI™) technology The NVIDIA® nForce4® Scalable Link Interface (SLI™) technology allows two graphics processing units (GPUs) in a single system. Gigabit LAN The motherboard comes with a Gigabit LAN controller built into the... features 1.3.1 Product highlights Latest processor technology The motherboard comes with peak bandwidths of power depending on the task the CPU performs. See pages 4-25, 5‑3 and 5-9. AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology The motherboard supports the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology...
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...PCI Express x16 slots allowing an increase in the motherboard allows you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to the motherboard. This unique module eliminates the trouble of buying a replacement BIOS chip. ASUS MyLogo2™ This new feature present in airflow...Simply press the predefined hotkey to your BIOS easily without entering the OS. See page 4-35 for details. ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly adjusts the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to the system loading to restore corrupted BIOS data from a USB flash disk ...
...PCI Express x16 slots allowing an increase in the motherboard allows you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to the motherboard. This unique module eliminates the trouble of buying a replacement BIOS chip. ASUS MyLogo2™ This new feature present in airflow...Simply press the predefined hotkey to your BIOS easily without entering the OS. See page 4-35 for details. ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly adjusts the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to the system loading to restore corrupted BIOS data from a USB flash disk ...
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Chapter summary 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-5 2.4 System memory 2-10 2.5 Expansion slots 2-16 2.6 Jumpers 2-19 2.7 Connectors 2-22 ASUS M2N4-SLI
Chapter summary 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-5 2.4 System memory 2-10 2.5 Expansion slots 2-16 2.6 Jumpers 2-19 2.7 Connectors 2-22 ASUS M2N4-SLI
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The CPU fits in completely. M2N4-SLI R M2N4-SLI CPU Socket AM2 2. Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to a 90º angle. Locate the CPU socket on the socket and damaging the CPU! 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. ASUS M2N4-SLI 2- 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a 940-pin AM2 socket designed for the AM2 socket. Make...
The CPU fits in completely. M2N4-SLI R M2N4-SLI CPU Socket AM2 2. Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to a 90º angle. Locate the CPU socket on the socket and damaging the CPU! 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. ASUS M2N4-SLI 2- 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a 940-pin AM2 socket designed for the AM2 socket. Make...
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... other motherboard components. • If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that you install the heatsink and fan assembly. CPU Fan CPU Heatsink Retention Module Base Retention bracket Retention bracket lock Your boxed CPU heatsink and fan assembly should come with installation instructions for the CPU, heatsink, and the retention mechanism. ASUS M2N4-SLI 2- Follow...
... other motherboard components. • If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that you install the heatsink and fan assembly. CPU Fan CPU Heatsink Retention Module Base Retention bracket Retention bracket lock Your boxed CPU heatsink and fan assembly should come with installation instructions for the CPU, heatsink, and the retention mechanism. ASUS M2N4-SLI 2- Follow...
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When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to connect the CPU fan connector! CPU_FAN M2N4-SLI R M2N4-SLI CPU Fan Connectors Do not forget to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. ASUS M2N4-SLI 2- GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM 5.
When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to connect the CPU fan connector! CPU_FAN M2N4-SLI R M2N4-SLI CPU Fan Connectors Do not forget to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. ASUS M2N4-SLI 2- GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM 5.
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... 1A~3.48A (41.76 W max.) at +12V. CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM M2N4-SLI R M2N4-SLI Fan Connectors PWR_FAN GND +12V Rotation CHA_FAN GND +12V Rotation 2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. CPU, Chassis, and Power fan connectors (3-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin PWR_FAN,...on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. • Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! • The ASUS Q-Fan function is supported using the CPU Fan (...
... 1A~3.48A (41.76 W max.) at +12V. CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM M2N4-SLI R M2N4-SLI Fan Connectors PWR_FAN GND +12V Rotation CHA_FAN GND +12V Rotation 2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. CPU, Chassis, and Power fan connectors (3-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin PWR_FAN,...on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. • Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! • The ASUS Q-Fan function is supported using the CPU Fan (...
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..., M/B Temperature The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard and CPU temperatures. CPU FAN Speed, CHASSIS FAN Speed, POWER Fan Speed The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the Chassis, CPU, and power fan speeds in rotations per minute (RPM). If the fan is not connected to [Disabled]. It will not...
..., M/B Temperature The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard and CPU temperatures. CPU FAN Speed, CHASSIS FAN Speed, POWER Fan Speed The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the Chassis, CPU, and power fan speeds in rotations per minute (RPM). If the fan is not connected to [Disabled]. It will not...
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.... This utility helps you can connect to open, view, and print documents in healthy operating condition. ASUS AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Utility Installs the AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet! ADOBE Acrobat Reader Installs the ...ASUS screen saver. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you to the ASUS website. Before using the ASUS Update, make sure that allows you of the BIOS from the ASUS website. ASUS M2N4-SLI 5- 5.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard...
.... This utility helps you can connect to open, view, and print documents in healthy operating condition. ASUS AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Utility Installs the AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet! ADOBE Acrobat Reader Installs the ...ASUS screen saver. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you to the ASUS website. Before using the ASUS Update, make sure that allows you of the BIOS from the ASUS website. ASUS M2N4-SLI 5- 5.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard...
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...software application for more information. 5.3.1 Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology The motherboard supports the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology that will conveniently guide you through the installation. Go to Advanced -> CPU Configuration -> AMD Cool 'n'Quiet Function and set to [Enabled]. From ... the Windows® 2000/XP operating system, click the Start button. 5.3 Software information Most of power depending on the task the CPU performs. Enabling Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology To enable Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology: 1. Save your operating system. Reboot your ...
...software application for more information. 5.3.1 Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology The motherboard supports the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology that will conveniently guide you through the installation. Go to Advanced -> CPU Configuration -> AMD Cool 'n'Quiet Function and set to [Enabled]. From ... the Windows® 2000/XP operating system, click the Start button. 5.3 Software information Most of power depending on the task the CPU performs. Enabling Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology To enable Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology: 1. Save your operating system. Reboot your ...
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... and CPU Voltage. Select All Programs-> ASUS -> Cool & Quiet -> Cool & Quiet. 3. Refer to install the Cool 'n' Quiet!™ software from the motherboard support CD. Launching the Cool 'n' Quiet!™ software The motherboard support CD includes the Cool 'n' Quiet!™ software that enables you to view your system loading. Select Programs-> ASUS -> Cool & Quiet -> Cool & Quiet. 2. ASUS M2N4-SLI...
... and CPU Voltage. Select All Programs-> ASUS -> Cool & Quiet -> Cool & Quiet. 3. Refer to install the Cool 'n' Quiet!™ software from the motherboard support CD. Launching the Cool 'n' Quiet!™ software The motherboard support CD includes the Cool 'n' Quiet!™ software that enables you to view your system loading. Select Programs-> ASUS -> Cool & Quiet -> Cool & Quiet. 2. ASUS M2N4-SLI...