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... 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...
... 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...
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...Installed Memory 4-19 4.4 Advanced menu 4-20 4.4.1 JumperFree Configuration 4-20 4.4.3 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... 4-41 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 information ...
...Installed Memory 4-19 4.4 Advanced menu 4-20 4.4.1 JumperFree Configuration 4-20 4.4.3 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... 4-41 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 information ...
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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 the next page) xi Supports up to 8 GB system memory 2 x PCI Express™ x16 slots Supports NVIDIA® SLI... ports (six at 1 MHz increment ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) Adjustable FSB/DDR2 ratio. RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, RAID 5, and JBOD configurations spanning across Serial ATA drives NVIDIA® nForce® 4 SLI™ MCP built-in Gigabit MAC...
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 the next page) xi Supports up to 8 GB system memory 2 x PCI Express™ x16 slots Supports NVIDIA® SLI... ports (six at 1 MHz increment ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) Adjustable FSB/DDR2 ratio. RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, RAID 5, and JBOD configurations spanning across Serial ATA drives NVIDIA® nForce® 4 SLI™ MCP built-in Gigabit MAC...
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... and 4-pin 12V plugs ATX 12V 2.0 compliant Device drivers ASUS PC Probe 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...
... and 4-pin 12V plugs ATX 12V 2.0 compliant Device drivers ASUS PC Probe 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...
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...platform for details. See pages 2‑10 to meet your growing networking needs. Scalable Link Interface (SLI™) technology The NVIDIA® nForce4® Scalable Link Interface (SLI™) technology allows two graphics processing units (GPUs) in a single system. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 ...AMD Sempron™ processors. Gigabit LAN The motherboard comes with a 940-pin AM2 socket that dynamically and automatically changes the CPU speed, voltage and amount of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. The controller uses the PCI Express segment ...
...platform for details. See pages 2‑10 to meet your growing networking needs. Scalable Link Interface (SLI™) technology The NVIDIA® nForce4® Scalable Link Interface (SLI™) technology allows two graphics processing units (GPUs) in a single system. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 ...AMD Sempron™ processors. Gigabit LAN The motherboard comes with a 940-pin AM2 socket that dynamically and automatically changes the CPU speed, voltage and amount of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. The controller uses the PCI Express segment ...
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...for ventilation thus lowering the overall system temperature. ASUS MyLogo2™ This new feature present in airflow between the two PCI Express x16 graphics cards. ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly adjusts the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to the system ...-friendly BIOS update utility. This special design permits more room for details. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to personalize and add style to the motherboard. This ...
...for ventilation thus lowering the overall system temperature. ASUS MyLogo2™ This new feature present in airflow between the two PCI Express x16 graphics cards. ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly adjusts the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to the system ...-friendly BIOS update utility. This special design permits more room for details. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to personalize and add style to the motherboard. This ...
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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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... IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE, SEC_IDE) 2-24 3. ATX power connector (24-pin EATXPWR1) 2-28 9. Keyboard Power (3-pin KBPWR) 2-19 2-20 2-21 Rear panel connectors Page 1. CPU fan connector (3-pin CPU_FAN) 2-26 5. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) 2-23 2. ATX 12V power connector (4-pin ATX12V1) 2-28 10. PCI slots 3. Line In...
... IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE, SEC_IDE) 2-24 3. ATX power connector (24-pin EATXPWR1) 2-28 9. Keyboard Power (3-pin KBPWR) 2-19 2-20 2-21 Rear panel connectors Page 1. CPU fan connector (3-pin CPU_FAN) 2-26 5. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) 2-23 2. ATX 12V power connector (4-pin ATX12V1) 2-28 10. PCI slots 3. Line In...
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DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the motherboard. M2N4-SLI R M2N4-SLI CPU Socket AM2 2. ASUS M2N4-SLI 2- Socket lever Make sure that the socket lever is designed for the AMD Athlon™ 64 X2/AMD Athlon™...; 64 FX/AMD Athlon™ 64 and AMD Sempron™ processors. 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with ...
DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the motherboard. M2N4-SLI R M2N4-SLI CPU Socket AM2 2. ASUS M2N4-SLI 2- Socket lever Make sure that the socket lever is designed for the AMD Athlon™ 64 X2/AMD Athlon™...; 64 FX/AMD Athlon™ 64 and AMD Sempron™ processors. 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with ...
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When the CPU is locked. 6. The lever clicks on the side tab to secure the CPU. Gold triangle Small triangle 5. Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that it is in place, push down the socket lever to indicate that came with a small triangle. 3. Position the CPU above the socket such that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with the heatsink package. 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information
When the CPU is locked. 6. The lever clicks on the side tab to secure the CPU. Gold triangle Small triangle 5. Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that it is in place, push down the socket lever to indicate that came with a small triangle. 3. Position the CPU above the socket such that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with the heatsink package. 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information
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... Sempron™ or AMD Athlon™ X2 processor require a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to install the CPU heatsink and fan. 1. Follow these steps to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. If the instructions in this ...CPU or installing other motherboard components. • If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that the heatsink fits properly on the retention module base. • The retention module base is properly applied to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you use only qualified heatsink and fan assembly. ASUS M2N4-SLI...
... Sempron™ or AMD Athlon™ X2 processor require a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to install the CPU heatsink and fan. 1. Follow these steps to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. If the instructions in this ...CPU or installing other motherboard components. • If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that the heatsink fits properly on the retention module base. • The retention module base is properly applied to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you use only qualified heatsink and fan assembly. ASUS M2N4-SLI...
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ASUS M2N4-SLI 2- When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to plug this connector. GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM 5. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. CPU_FAN M2N4-SLI R M2N4-SLI CPU Fan Connectors Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector!
ASUS M2N4-SLI 2- When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to plug this connector. GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM 5. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. CPU_FAN M2N4-SLI R M2N4-SLI CPU Fan Connectors Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector!
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You can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~... RTC RAM You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to re-enter data. 2.6 Jumpers 1. ASUS M2N4-SLI 2-19 Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the ...
You can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~... RTC RAM You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to re-enter data. 2.6 Jumpers 1. ASUS M2N4-SLI 2-19 Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the ...
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..., the system would not power up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. USBPW12 USBPW34 12 23 12 23 M2N4-SLI R +5V (Default) +5VSB USBPW56 USBPW78 USBPW910 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB M2N4-SLI USB device Wake up +5V +5VSB (Default) • The... 500mA on the +5VSB lead for each USB port; 2. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34, USBPW56, USBPW78, USBPW910) Set these jumpers to +5V to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in sleep mode. 2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information
..., the system would not power up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. USBPW12 USBPW34 12 23 12 23 M2N4-SLI R +5V (Default) +5VSB USBPW56 USBPW78 USBPW910 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB M2N4-SLI USB device Wake up +5V +5VSB (Default) • The... 500mA on the +5VSB lead for each USB port; 2. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34, USBPW56, USBPW78, USBPW910) Set these jumpers to +5V to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in sleep mode. 2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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...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. 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 Lack of 1A~3.48A (41.76 W max.) at +12V. CPU, Chassis, and Power fan connectors (3-pin CPU_FAN,...
...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. 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 Lack of 1A~3.48A (41.76 W max.) at +12V. CPU, Chassis, and Power fan connectors (3-pin CPU_FAN,...
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...: Setup Defaults F10: Save and Exit 4-20 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Exit JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration PCIPnP Onboard Device Configuration SLI Configuration Select Menu Item Specific Help Press Enter to Set F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →←: Select Menu...
...: Setup Defaults F10: Save and Exit 4-20 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Exit JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration PCIPnP Onboard Device Configuration SLI Configuration Select Menu Item Specific Help Press Enter to Set F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →←: Select Menu...
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...Overclock Allows you to 400. Select either one of CPU installed. Refer to become unstable! CPU Frequency [XXX] (value is set the PCI Express clock. Configuration options: [Auto] [5x] [6x] [7x] [8x] [9x] ASUS M2N4-SLI 4-21 Configuration options: [100Mhz] [101Mhz~[145Mhz] ...DDR2 Voltage [Auto] Sets the operating DDR voltage. Loads the standard settings for the correct Front Side Bus and CPU External Frequency settings. Configuration options: [Auto] [1.80V] [1.85V] ...
...Overclock Allows you to 400. Select either one of CPU installed. Refer to become unstable! CPU Frequency [XXX] (value is set the PCI Express clock. Configuration options: [Auto] [5x] [6x] [7x] [8x] [9x] ASUS M2N4-SLI 4-21 Configuration options: [100Mhz] [101Mhz~[145Mhz] ...DDR2 Voltage [Auto] Sets the operating DDR voltage. Loads the standard settings for the correct Front Side Bus and CPU External Frequency settings. Configuration options: [Auto] [1.80V] [1.85V] ...
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The configuration options vary depending on the model of processor installed. PCI Clock Synchronization Mode [Auto] Sets the PCI Clock Synchronization mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [To CPU] [33.33MHz] 4-22 Chapter 4: BIOS setup CPU Voltage [Auto] Sets the operating CPU voltage.
The configuration options vary depending on the model of processor installed. PCI Clock Synchronization Mode [Auto] Sets the PCI Clock Synchronization mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [To CPU] [33.33MHz] 4-22 Chapter 4: BIOS setup CPU Voltage [Auto] Sets the operating CPU voltage.
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... Onboard Device Configuration AMD Sempron(tm) Processor 3200+ Select Menu Item Specific Help CPU Speed 1800MHz Cache RAM 128K Dram Configuration Hyper Transport Frequency AMD Cool'n'Quiet Function AMD Live! Function [4x] [Disabled] [Disabled] DRAM timing and control F1:... Clock Frequency[Auto] Sets platform Memclock or limit value. Configuration options: [Auto] [DDR2 400] [DDR2 533] [DDR2 667] [DDR2 800] Tcl[Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [3] [4] [5] [6] ASUS M2N4-SLI 4-23
... Onboard Device Configuration AMD Sempron(tm) Processor 3200+ Select Menu Item Specific Help CPU Speed 1800MHz Cache RAM 128K Dram Configuration Hyper Transport Frequency AMD Cool'n'Quiet Function AMD Live! Function [4x] [Disabled] [Disabled] DRAM timing and control F1:... Clock Frequency[Auto] Sets platform Memclock or limit value. Configuration options: [Auto] [DDR2 400] [DDR2 533] [DDR2 667] [DDR2 800] Tcl[Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [3] [4] [5] [6] ASUS M2N4-SLI 4-23
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... Performance [Disabled] Performance [1.50V] [3.31V] [4.94V] [11.26V] CPU Temperature M/B Temperature CPU FAN Speed CHA FAN Speed Power FAN Speed CPU Fan Speed warning 48ºC 38ºC 4962 RPM 0 RPM 5443 RPM...CPU/Chassis Q-Fan Control [Disabled] Allows you to display the configuration options. 4.5.4 Hardware Monitor The items in this sub-menu displays the hardware monitor values automatically detected by the BIOS. Configuration options: [Performance] [Optimal] [Silent] Only when the Q-Fan Control is set or ignore the 5V voltage. Configuration options: [1.42V] [Ignore] ASUS M2N4-SLI...
... Performance [Disabled] Performance [1.50V] [3.31V] [4.94V] [11.26V] CPU Temperature M/B Temperature CPU FAN Speed CHA FAN Speed Power FAN Speed CPU Fan Speed warning 48ºC 38ºC 4962 RPM 0 RPM 5443 RPM...CPU/Chassis Q-Fan Control [Disabled] Allows you to display the configuration options. 4.5.4 Hardware Monitor The items in this sub-menu displays the hardware monitor values automatically detected by the BIOS. Configuration options: [Performance] [Optimal] [Silent] Only when the Q-Fan Control is set or ignore the 5V voltage. Configuration options: [1.42V] [Ignore] ASUS M2N4-SLI...