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... CPU Configuration 4-23 4.4.4 PCIPnP 4-25 4.4.5 Onboard Device Configuration 4-26 4.4.6 SLI Configuration 4-31 4.5 Power menu 4-32 4.5.1 ACPI Suspend Type 4-32 4.5.2 ACPI APIC Support 4-32 4.5.3 APM Configuration 4-33 4.5.4 Hardware Monitor 4-35 4.6 Boot menu ...41 4.7 Tools menu 4-43 ASUS EZ Flash 2 4-43 4.8 Exit menu 4-44 Chapter 5: Software support 5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support CD information 5-1 5.2.1 Running the support CD 5-1 5.2.2 Drivers menu 5-2 5.2.3 Utilities menu 5-3 5.2.4 Manuals menu 5-4 5.2.5 ASUS Contact information 5-5 5.2.6 Other ...
... CPU Configuration 4-23 4.4.4 PCIPnP 4-25 4.4.5 Onboard Device Configuration 4-26 4.4.6 SLI Configuration 4-31 4.5 Power menu 4-32 4.5.1 ACPI Suspend Type 4-32 4.5.2 ACPI APIC Support 4-32 4.5.3 APM Configuration 4-33 4.5.4 Hardware Monitor 4-35 4.6 Boot menu ...41 4.7 Tools menu 4-43 ASUS EZ Flash 2 4-43 4.8 Exit menu 4-44 Chapter 5: Software support 5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support CD information 5-1 5.2.1 Running the support CD 5-1 5.2.2 Drivers menu 5-2 5.2.3 Utilities menu 5-3 5.2.4 Manuals menu 5-4 5.2.5 ASUS Contact information 5-5 5.2.6 Other ...
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Contents 5.4.1 Installing hard disks 5-17 5.4.2 NVIDIA® RAID configurations 5-18 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-25 Chapter 6: NVIDIA® SLI™ technology support 6.1 Overview 6-1 Requirements 6-1 6.2 Dual graphics card setup 6-2 6.2.1 Installing SLI-ready graphics cards 6-2 6.2.2 Installing the device drivers 6-5 6.2.3 Enabling the multi-GPU feature in Windows 6-5 vi
Contents 5.4.1 Installing hard disks 5-17 5.4.2 NVIDIA® RAID configurations 5-18 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-25 Chapter 6: NVIDIA® SLI™ technology support 6.1 Overview 6-1 Requirements 6-1 6.2 Dual graphics card setup 6-2 6.2.1 Installing SLI-ready graphics cards 6-2 6.2.2 Installing the device drivers 6-5 6.2.3 Enabling the multi-GPU feature in Windows 6-5 vi
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... motherboard package. • Chapter 6: NVIDIA® SLI™ technology support This chapter tells how to perform when installing system components. How this guide This user guide contains the information you have to install SLI-ready PCI Express graphics cards. Detailed descriptions of the... BIOS parameters are also provided. • Chapter 5: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that you need when installing and configuring the...
... motherboard package. • Chapter 6: NVIDIA® SLI™ technology support This chapter tells how to perform when installing system components. How this guide This user guide contains the information you have to install SLI-ready PCI Express graphics cards. Detailed descriptions of the... BIOS parameters are also provided. • Chapter 5: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that you need when installing and configuring the...
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... up to four Ultra DMA 133/100/66/33 devices - 4 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors support four Serial ATA devices - M2N4-SLI specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Scalable Link Interface (SLI™) Storage LAN Audio USB 2.0 ASUS Exclusive Overclocking features Socket AM2 for up to 400 MHz at mid-board, four on...
... up to four Ultra DMA 133/100/66/33 devices - 4 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors support four Serial ATA devices - M2N4-SLI specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Scalable Link Interface (SLI™) Storage LAN Audio USB 2.0 ASUS Exclusive Overclocking features Socket AM2 for up to 400 MHz at mid-board, four on...
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... II ASUS Update NVIDIA® MediaShield™ RAID Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in x 9 in (30.5 cm x 22.8 cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. M2N4-SLI specifications summary Special features Rear panel Internal connectors BIOS features Manageability Power requirements Support CD contents Form factor ASUS EZ DIY: - xii ASUS CrashFree...
... II ASUS Update NVIDIA® MediaShield™ RAID Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in x 9 in (30.5 cm x 22.8 cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. M2N4-SLI specifications summary Special features Rear panel Internal connectors BIOS features Manageability Power requirements Support CD contents Form factor ASUS EZ DIY: - xii ASUS CrashFree...
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This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction
This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction
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... only) Application CDs ASUS motherboard support CD Documentation User guide If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M2N4-SLI motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of ASUS quality motherboards! 1.1 ... x Ultra DMA/133 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable Accessories I/O shield ASUS SLI™ bridge 1 x ASUS Q-Connector Kit (USB, System panel; ASUS M2N4-SLI 1- Before you for the following items. Motherboard ASUS M2N4-SLI motherboard Cables 2 x Serial ATA signal cables 1 x Serial ATA power cable with...
... only) Application CDs ASUS motherboard support CD Documentation User guide If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M2N4-SLI motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of ASUS quality motherboards! 1.1 ... x Ultra DMA/133 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable Accessories I/O shield ASUS SLI™ bridge 1 x ASUS Q-Connector Kit (USB, System panel; ASUS M2N4-SLI 1- Before you for the following items. Motherboard ASUS M2N4-SLI motherboard Cables 2 x Serial ATA signal cables 1 x Serial ATA power cable with...
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...;) technology The NVIDIA® nForce4® Scalable Link Interface (SLI™) technology allows two graphics processing units (GPUs) in a single system. The controller uses the PCI Express segment to provide faster data bandwidth for your ... AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology that allows multiple GPUs to work together and achieve exceptional graphics performance. DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory that supports AMD Athlon™ 64 X2/AMD Athlon™ 64/AMD Athlon™ 64 FX/AMD Sempron™ processors. With an integrated low-latency high-bandwidth ...
...;) technology The NVIDIA® nForce4® Scalable Link Interface (SLI™) technology allows two graphics processing units (GPUs) in a single system. The controller uses the PCI Express segment to provide faster data bandwidth for your ... AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology that allows multiple GPUs to work together and achieve exceptional graphics performance. DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory that supports AMD Athlon™ 64 X2/AMD Athlon™ 64/AMD Athlon™ 64 FX/AMD Sempron™ processors. With an integrated low-latency high-bandwidth ...
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The onboard NVIDIA nForce® 4 SLI™ MCP allows RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, RAID 5, and JBOD. See page 2‑25. See page 2-18 for details. S/PDIF digital sound ready The motherboard supports the S/PDIF Out function through the S/PDIF interfaces on USB 2.0. USB 2.0 is software ...compatible with existing PCI specifications. Serial ATA 3Gb/s RAID The motherboard supports the next-generation Serial ATA hard drives based on the SATA 3Gb/s storage specification. See page 2-23 and 2-27 for details. ASUS M2N4-SLI 1- The S/PDIF technology turns your computer into a high-end...
The onboard NVIDIA nForce® 4 SLI™ MCP allows RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, RAID 5, and JBOD. See page 2‑25. See page 2-18 for details. S/PDIF digital sound ready The motherboard supports the S/PDIF Out function through the S/PDIF interfaces on USB 2.0. USB 2.0 is software ...compatible with existing PCI specifications. Serial ATA 3Gb/s RAID The motherboard supports the next-generation Serial ATA hard drives based on the SATA 3Gb/s storage specification. See page 2-23 and 2-27 for details. ASUS M2N4-SLI 1- The S/PDIF technology turns your computer into a high-end...
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... DIMM pair in DIMM_A2 and DIMM_B2 (black sockets) * Always use identical DDR2 DIMM pairs for further explanation: http://support.asus.com/faq/faq. The excess memory installation will not cause any usage problem, but less memory size detected." You ...ASUS website (www.asus. This motherboard can support 8 GB physical memory on each slot. 32-bit 64-bit Windows® 2000 Advanced Server Windows® Server 2003 Enterprise Edition Windows® Server 2003 Standard x64 Edition Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition Windows® Server 2003 Enterprise x64 Edition ASUS M2N4-SLI...
... DIMM pair in DIMM_A2 and DIMM_B2 (black sockets) * Always use identical DDR2 DIMM pairs for further explanation: http://support.asus.com/faq/faq. The excess memory installation will not cause any usage problem, but less memory size detected." You ...ASUS website (www.asus. This motherboard can support 8 GB physical memory on each slot. 32-bit 64-bit Windows® 2000 Advanced Server Windows® Server 2003 Enterprise Edition Windows® Server 2003 Standard x64 Edition Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition Windows® Server 2003 Enterprise x64 Edition ASUS M2N4-SLI...
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...-3.7-A HYS64T32000HU-3.7-A HYS64T64000HU-3.7-A HYS64T32000HU-3.7-B HYS64T64000HU-3.7-B HYS64T128020HU-3.7-B HYMP564U648-C4 HYMP512U648-C4 HYMP512U728-C4 HYMP564U728-C4 HYMP564U64AP8-C3 EBE51UD8ABFA-5C-E KLBC28F-A8EB4 KLBC28F-A8KE4 KLBD48F-A8ME4 DIMM socket support A* B* C* V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information
...-3.7-A HYS64T32000HU-3.7-A HYS64T64000HU-3.7-A HYS64T32000HU-3.7-B HYS64T64000HU-3.7-B HYS64T128020HU-3.7-B HYMP564U648-C4 HYMP512U648-C4 HYMP512U728-C4 HYMP564U728-C4 HYMP564U64AP8-C3 EBE51UD8ABFA-5C-E KLBC28F-A8EB4 KLBC28F-A8KE4 KLBD48F-A8ME4 DIMM socket support A* B* C* V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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... HYMP564U64AP8-Y4 HYMP512U64AP8-Y4 HYMP564U72AP8-Y4 HYMP512U72AP8-Y4 EBE25UC8ABFA-6E-E EBE51UD8AEFA-6E-E EBE11UD8AEFA-6E-E BL6464AA663.8FD BL12864AA663.16FD M20EL5G3H3160B1C0Z M20AD5Q3H3163J1C52 TS64MLQ64V6J TS128MLQ64V6J JM367Q643A-6 DIMM socket support A* B* C* V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V ASUS M2N4-SLI 2-13
... HYMP564U64AP8-Y4 HYMP512U64AP8-Y4 HYMP564U72AP8-Y4 HYMP512U72AP8-Y4 EBE25UC8ABFA-6E-E EBE51UD8AEFA-6E-E EBE11UD8AEFA-6E-E BL6464AA663.8FD BL12864AA663.16FD M20EL5G3H3160B1C0Z M20AD5Q3H3163J1C52 TS64MLQ64V6J TS128MLQ64V6J JM367Q643A-6 DIMM socket support A* B* C* V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V ASUS M2N4-SLI 2-13
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... memory Qualified Vendor List (QVL). 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information Double-sided DIMM Support: A - Supports one pair of dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for a single-channel memory configuration. Single-sided DS - B - C...CM2X1024-6400C4 SS M20EL6F3G3160A1D0Z SS M2OAD6G3H3160J1E52 SS M20AD6G3H3160I1E5E SS BL6464AA804.8FA DS BL12864AA804.16FA DS BL12864AA804.16FD SS 78.81091.420 DIMM socket support A* B* C* V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V...
... memory Qualified Vendor List (QVL). 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information Double-sided DIMM Support: A - Supports one pair of dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for a single-channel memory configuration. Single-sided DS - B - C...CM2X1024-6400C4 SS M20EL6F3G3160A1D0Z SS M2OAD6G3H3160J1E52 SS M20AD6G3H3160I1E5E SS BL6464AA804.8FA DS BL12864AA804.16FA DS BL12864AA804.16FD SS 78.81091.420 DIMM socket support A* B* C* V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V...
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ASUS M2N4-SLI 2-15 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. ... clip • A DDR2 DIMM is keyed with extra force. 2 1 DDR2 DIMM notch 2. To install a DIMM: 1. Remove the DIMM from the socket. Failure to do not support DDR DIMMs. DO not install DDR DIMMs to unlock the DIMM. Align a DIMM on 1 the socket...
ASUS M2N4-SLI 2-15 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. ... clip • A DDR2 DIMM is keyed with extra force. 2 1 DDR2 DIMM notch 2. To install a DIMM: 1. Remove the DIMM from the socket. Failure to do not support DDR DIMMs. DO not install DDR DIMMs to unlock the DIMM. Align a DIMM on 1 the socket...
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... card to install expansion cards. See Chapter 4 for later use . Refer to use . 4. When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that came with the screw you intend to the tables on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Remove... the bracket opposite the slot that they support. Make sure to the card. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments; Turn on ...
... card to install expansion cards. See Chapter 4 for later use . Refer to use . 4. When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that came with the screw you intend to the tables on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Remove... the bracket opposite the slot that they support. Make sure to the card. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments; Turn on ...
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ASUS M2N4-SLI 2-17 IRQ assignments for ISA or PCI devices. Redirect to the figure below for the location of the slots. Refer to IRQ#9 4 12 Communications Port (... 1 shared PCI Slot 2 shared PCIe x16 slot 1 shared PCIe x16 slot 2 shared PCIe x1 slot 1 shared PCIe x1 slot 2 shared 2.5.4 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 2.5.3 Interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments IRQ Priority Standard...
ASUS M2N4-SLI 2-17 IRQ assignments for ISA or PCI devices. Redirect to the figure below for the location of the slots. Refer to IRQ#9 4 12 Communications Port (... 1 shared PCI Slot 2 shared PCIe x16 slot 1 shared PCIe x16 slot 2 shared PCIe x1 slot 1 shared PCIe x1 slot 2 shared 2.5.4 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 2.5.3 Interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments IRQ Priority Standard...
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Refer to the figure below for the location of the slot. 2.5.6 PCI Express x16 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x16 graphics cards that you provide sufficient power when running NVIDIA® SLI™ mode. PCI Express x16 blue slot (at x16 speed) PCI Express x1 slot PCI slots..., we recommend that comply with the PCI Express specifications. See page 2-28 for better thermal environment. 2.5.5 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that you use the blue PCI Express x16 (PCIEX16_1) slot. • Due ...
Refer to the figure below for the location of the slot. 2.5.6 PCI Express x16 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x16 graphics cards that you provide sufficient power when running NVIDIA® SLI™ mode. PCI Express x16 blue slot (at x16 speed) PCI Express x1 slot PCI slots..., we recommend that comply with the PCI Express specifications. See page 2-28 for better thermal environment. 2.5.5 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that you use the blue PCI Express x16 (PCIEX16_1) slot. • Due ...
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... No link OFF 10 Mbps connection GREEN Linked ORANGE 100 Mbps connection BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1 Gbps connection ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port 4. Supported by the NVIDIA® nForce™ 4 Gigabit MAC with external Attansic PHY, this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 6. 2.7 Connectors 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors 1 2 3 4 5 6 11 10 9 8 7 1. This...
... No link OFF 10 Mbps connection GREEN Linked ORANGE 100 Mbps connection BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1 Gbps connection ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port 4. Supported by the NVIDIA® nForce™ 4 Gigabit MAC with external Attansic PHY, this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 6. 2.7 Connectors 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors 1 2 3 4 5 6 11 10 9 8 7 1. This...
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Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! • The ASUS Q-Fan function is supported using the CPU Fan (CPU_FAN) and Chassis Fan (CHA_FAN) connectors only. 4. DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire ... fan connectors (3-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin PWR_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350mA~2000mA (24 W max.) or a total of 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...
Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! • The ASUS Q-Fan function is supported using the CPU Fan (CPU_FAN) and Chassis Fan (CHA_FAN) connectors only. 4. DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire ... fan connectors (3-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin PWR_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350mA~2000mA (24 W max.) or a total of 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...
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... will damage the motherboard! USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND ASUS M2N4-SLI 2-27 5. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, USB910) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. M2N4-SLI R USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V UUSSBB__PP66 -+ GND NC USB56 1 M2N4-SLI USB 2.0 Connectors USB78 1 USB910 1 USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND.... The USB module is purchased separately. Connect the USB module cable to any of the system chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed.
... will damage the motherboard! USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND ASUS M2N4-SLI 2-27 5. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, USB910) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. M2N4-SLI R USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V UUSSBB__PP66 -+ GND NC USB56 1 M2N4-SLI USB 2.0 Connectors USB78 1 USB910 1 USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND.... The USB module is purchased separately. Connect the USB module cable to any of the system chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed.