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... KINGSTON SAMSUNG Infineon Hynix Hynix MICRON MICRON MICRON MICRON MICRON MICRON CORSAIR CORSAIR A-DATA A-DATA A-DATA Crucial Crucial Crucial Apacer M2N4-SLI Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors List (QVL) DDR2 800 QVL for ASUS M2N4-SLI Series Motherboards Chip No. CL Chip Brand SS/DS Part No. KHX6400D2/512 A* B* C* V V K4T51083QC N/A N/A SS KVR800D2N5/512 V V V K4T51083QC ... Hynix Hynix Hynix Hynix Hynix Hynix ELPIDA ELPIDA ELPIDA crucial crucial A-DATA A-DATA Transcend Transcend Transcend Transcend DDR2 667 QVL for ASUS M2N4-SLI Series Motherboards Chip No.
... KINGSTON SAMSUNG Infineon Hynix Hynix MICRON MICRON MICRON MICRON MICRON MICRON CORSAIR CORSAIR A-DATA A-DATA A-DATA Crucial Crucial Crucial Apacer M2N4-SLI Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors List (QVL) DDR2 800 QVL for ASUS M2N4-SLI Series Motherboards Chip No. CL Chip Brand SS/DS Part No. KHX6400D2/512 A* B* C* V V K4T51083QC N/A N/A SS KVR800D2N5/512 V V V K4T51083QC ... Hynix Hynix Hynix Hynix Hynix Hynix ELPIDA ELPIDA ELPIDA crucial crucial A-DATA A-DATA Transcend Transcend Transcend Transcend DDR2 667 QVL for ASUS M2N4-SLI Series Motherboards Chip No.
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...long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M2N4-SLI motherboard! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your ... cable Accessories I/O shield ASUS SLI™ bridge 1 x ASUS Q-Connector Kit (USB, System panel; Retail version only) Application CDs ASUS motherboard support CD Documentation User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! 1.1 Welcome! ASUS M2N4-SLI 1- Before you for the following items. Motherboard ASUS M2N4-SLI motherboard Cables 2 x ...
...long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® M2N4-SLI motherboard! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your ... cable Accessories I/O shield ASUS SLI™ bridge 1 x ASUS Q-Connector Kit (USB, System panel; Retail version only) Application CDs ASUS motherboard support CD Documentation User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! 1.1 Welcome! ASUS M2N4-SLI 1- Before you for the following items. Motherboard ASUS M2N4-SLI motherboard Cables 2 x ...
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..., dramatically increasing the connection speed from the 12 Mbps bandwidth on USB 2.0. USB 2.0 is software compatible with existing PCI specifications. ASUS M2N4-SLI 1- Serial ATA 3Gb/s RAID The motherboard supports the next-generation Serial ATA hard drives based on the rear panel. This high ...S/PDIF technology turns your computer into a high-end entertainment system with USB 1.1. See page 2‑25. The onboard NVIDIA nForce® 4 SLI™ MCP allows RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, RAID 5, and JBOD. See page 2-18 for details. S/PDIF digital sound ready The motherboard...
..., dramatically increasing the connection speed from the 12 Mbps bandwidth on USB 2.0. USB 2.0 is software compatible with existing PCI specifications. ASUS M2N4-SLI 1- Serial ATA 3Gb/s RAID The motherboard supports the next-generation Serial ATA hard drives based on the rear panel. This high ...S/PDIF technology turns your computer into a high-end entertainment system with USB 1.1. See page 2‑25. The onboard NVIDIA nForce® 4 SLI™ MCP allows RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, RAID 5, and JBOD. See page 2-18 for details. S/PDIF digital sound ready The motherboard...
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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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... down the system and unplug the power cable before handling components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity • Hold components by your system. M2N4-SLI R M2N4-SLI Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS M2N4-SLI 2-
... down the system and unplug the power cable before handling components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity • Hold components by your system. M2N4-SLI R M2N4-SLI Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS M2N4-SLI 2-
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ASUS M2N4-SLI 2- 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a 940-pin AM2 socket designed for the AM2 socket. M2N4-SLI R M2N4-SLI CPU Socket AM2 2. Make sure you use a CPU is lifted up to a 90º angle. Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift ...
ASUS M2N4-SLI 2- 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a 940-pin AM2 socket designed for the AM2 socket. M2N4-SLI R M2N4-SLI CPU Socket AM2 2. Make sure you use a CPU is lifted up to a 90º angle. Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift ...
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... 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. ASUS M2N4-SLI 2- If the instructions in this section do not have to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you use only qualified heatsink and fan assembly. CPU...
... 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. ASUS M2N4-SLI 2- If the instructions in this section do not have to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you use only qualified heatsink and fan assembly. CPU...
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ASUS M2N4-SLI 2- Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to plug this connector. CPU_FAN M2N4-SLI R M2N4-SLI CPU Fan Connectors Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM 5.
ASUS M2N4-SLI 2- Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to plug this connector. CPU_FAN M2N4-SLI R M2N4-SLI CPU Fan Connectors Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM 5.
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...174; XP 32-bit version OS. aspx?SLanguage=en-us Under General Search, make the selections as shown, then click Search. Visit the ASUS FAQ site for dual-channel model. This motherboard can support 8 GB physical memory on each slot. 32-bit 64-bit Windows® 2000...; Server 2003 Enterprise Edition Windows® Server 2003 Standard x64 Edition Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition Windows® Server 2003 Enterprise x64 Edition ASUS M2N4-SLI 2-11 * For dual-channel memory configuration (2), you may: • install identical DIMMs in all four sockets OR • install an identical ...
...174; XP 32-bit version OS. aspx?SLanguage=en-us Under General Search, make the selections as shown, then click Search. Visit the ASUS FAQ site for dual-channel model. This motherboard can support 8 GB physical memory on each slot. 32-bit 64-bit Windows® 2000...; Server 2003 Enterprise Edition Windows® Server 2003 Standard x64 Edition Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition Windows® Server 2003 Enterprise x64 Edition ASUS M2N4-SLI 2-11 * For dual-channel memory configuration (2), you may: • install identical DIMMs in all four sockets OR • install an identical ...
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...-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
...-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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... the socket such that it 1 flips out with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 2 1 DDR2 DIMM notch 2. ASUS M2N4-SLI 2-15 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Remove the DIMM from the socket. Do not force...
... the socket such that it 1 flips out with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 2 1 DDR2 DIMM notch 2. ASUS M2N4-SLI 2-15 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Remove the DIMM from the socket. Do not force...
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2.5.3 Interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments IRQ Priority Standard function 0 1 System Timer 1 2 Keyboard Controller 2 - ASUS M2N4-SLI 2-17 IRQ assignments for the location of the slots. Refer to IRQ#9 4 12 Communications Port (COM1)* 5 13 IRQ Holder for PCI Steering* 6 14 Floppy Disk ...
2.5.3 Interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments IRQ Priority Standard function 0 1 System Timer 1 2 Keyboard Controller 2 - ASUS M2N4-SLI 2-17 IRQ assignments for the location of the slots. Refer to IRQ#9 4 12 Communications Port (COM1)* 5 13 IRQ Holder for PCI Steering* 6 14 Floppy Disk ...
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To erase the RTC RAM: 1. M2N4-SLI R CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear CMOS M2N4-SLI Clear RTC RAM You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to pins 1-2. 4. Shut down the key during the boot ... data. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. ASUS M2N4-SLI 2-19 You can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10...
To erase the RTC RAM: 1. M2N4-SLI R CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear CMOS M2N4-SLI Clear RTC RAM You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to pins 1-2. 4. Shut down the key during the boot ... data. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. ASUS M2N4-SLI 2-19 You can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10...
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This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 1A on the keyboard (the default value is [Disabled]). Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) if you wish to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up the computer when you to wake up feature. M2N4-SLI R KBPWR 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB M2N4-SLI Keyboard Power Setting ASUS M2N4-SLI 2-21 Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you press a key on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS (see section 2.5.5 APM Configuration). 3.
This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 1A on the keyboard (the default value is [Disabled]). Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) if you wish to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up the computer when you to wake up feature. M2N4-SLI R KBPWR 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB M2N4-SLI Keyboard Power Setting ASUS M2N4-SLI 2-21 Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you press a key on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS (see section 2.5.5 APM Configuration). 3.
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M2N4-SLI R FLOPPY PIN 1 NOTE: Orient the red markings on the connector is for the provided floppy disk drive (FDD) signal cable. This 9-pin COM port is ... an external audio output device via a coaxial S/PDIF cable. 11. Serial port (COM port). USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. Insert one end of the floppy disk drive. M2N4-SLI Floppy Disk Drive Connector ASUS M2N4-SLI 2-23
M2N4-SLI R FLOPPY PIN 1 NOTE: Orient the red markings on the connector is for the provided floppy disk drive (FDD) signal cable. This 9-pin COM port is ... an external audio output device via a coaxial S/PDIF cable. 11. Serial port (COM port). USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. Insert one end of the floppy disk drive. M2N4-SLI Floppy Disk Drive Connector ASUS M2N4-SLI 2-23
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See section "4.4.7 Onboard Device Configuration" for Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard disk and optical disk drives. M2N4-SLI R M2N4-SLI SATA Connectors SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 SATA4 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND RSATA_TXN3 ... onboard NVIDIA® MediaShield™ controller. The Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s is set using these connectors is backward compatible with huge graphics cards. right angle side ASUS M2N4-SLI 2-25
See section "4.4.7 Onboard Device Configuration" for Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard disk and optical disk drives. M2N4-SLI R M2N4-SLI SATA Connectors SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 SATA4 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND RSATA_TXN3 ... onboard NVIDIA® MediaShield™ controller. The Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s is set using these connectors is backward compatible with huge graphics cards. right angle side ASUS M2N4-SLI 2-25
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..., USB910) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND ASUS M2N4-SLI 2-27 Doing so will damage the motherboard! 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 Never connect a 1394 cable...
..., USB910) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND ASUS M2N4-SLI 2-27 Doing so will damage the motherboard! 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 Never connect a 1394 cable...
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... I /O module that supports either HD or legacy AC '97 audio standard. FP_AUDIO M2N4-SLI R M2N4-SLI Front panel audio connector AGND +5VA BLINE_OUT_R BLINE_OUT_L MIC2 MICPWR NC Line out_L ASUS M2N4-SLI 2-29 CD (black) Right Audio Channel Ground Ground Left Audio Channel AUX (White) M2N4-SLI R M2N4-SLI Internal Audio Connectors 8. Internal audio connectors (4-pin CD, AUX) These connectors allow...
... I /O module that supports either HD or legacy AC '97 audio standard. FP_AUDIO M2N4-SLI R M2N4-SLI Front panel audio connector AGND +5VA BLINE_OUT_R BLINE_OUT_L MIC2 MICPWR NC Line out_L ASUS M2N4-SLI 2-29 CD (black) Right Audio Channel Ground Ground Left Audio Channel AUX (White) M2N4-SLI R M2N4-SLI Internal Audio Connectors 8. Internal audio connectors (4-pin CD, AUX) These connectors allow...
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... one orientation; Step 2 Carefully connect the ASUS Q-Connector to the motherboard. ASUS M2N4-SLI 2-31 if it doesn't fit, try reversing it. Refer to the labels on the ASUS Q-Connector. When installed, the Q-connector appears as shown. Step 1 Connect the front panel cables to install ASUS QConnector. Q-Connector (System panel) ASUS Q-Connector allows you to easily to...
... one orientation; Step 2 Carefully connect the ASUS Q-Connector to the motherboard. ASUS M2N4-SLI 2-31 if it doesn't fit, try reversing it. Refer to the labels on the ASUS Q-Connector. When installed, the Q-connector appears as shown. Step 1 Connect the front panel cables to install ASUS QConnector. Q-Connector (System panel) ASUS Q-Connector allows you to easily to...
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Chapter summary 3 3.1 Starting up for the first time 3-1 3.2 Powering off the computer 3-2 ASUS M2N4-SLI
Chapter summary 3 3.1 Starting up for the first time 3-1 3.2 Powering off the computer 3-2 ASUS M2N4-SLI