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Contents Notices vi Safety information vii M2N 1394 specifications summary viii Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-5 1.4 Before you proceed 1-6 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-7 1.5.1 Motherboard layout 1-7 1.5.2 Placement direction 1-8 1.5.3 Screw holes 1-8 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-9 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-9 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan 1-11 1.7 System memory 1-13 1.7.1 Overview 1-13 1.7.2 Memory configurations 1-13...
Contents Notices vi Safety information vii M2N 1394 specifications summary viii Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-5 1.4 Before you proceed 1-6 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-7 1.5.1 Motherboard layout 1-7 1.5.2 Placement direction 1-8 1.5.3 Screw holes 1-8 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-9 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-9 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan 1-11 1.7 System memory 1-13 1.7.1 Overview 1-13 1.7.2 Memory configurations 1-13...
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... 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-2 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash utility 2-3 2.1.3 AFUDOS utility 2-4 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 2-6 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility 2-8 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-11 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-12 2.2.2 Menu...2.3.5 Primary IDE Master/Slave 2-15 2.3.6 SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, and SATA4 2-17 2.3.7 System Information 2-18 2.4 Advanced menu 2-19 2.4.1 CPU Configuration 2-19 2.4.2 Chipset 2-20 2.4.3 Onboard Devices Configuration 2-23 2.4.4 PCI PnP 2-24 2.4.5 USB Configuration 2-25 2.4.6 Jumperfree Configuration 2-26...
... 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-2 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash utility 2-3 2.1.3 AFUDOS utility 2-4 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 2-6 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility 2-8 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-11 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-12 2.2.2 Menu...2.3.5 Primary IDE Master/Slave 2-15 2.3.6 SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, and SATA4 2-17 2.3.7 System Information 2-18 2.4 Advanced menu 2-19 2.4.1 CPU Configuration 2-19 2.4.2 Chipset 2-20 2.4.3 Onboard Devices Configuration 2-23 2.4.4 PCI PnP 2-24 2.4.5 USB Configuration 2-25 2.4.6 Jumperfree Configuration 2-26...
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... Supports Jack-Sensing & Enumeration technology S/PDIF OUT interface PCI-E Gb LAN controller Supports up to 10 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (continued on the next page) viii M2N 1394 specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Expansion slots Storage High Definition Audio LAN USB Support AMD socket AM2 for AMD Athlon™ 64/ Athlon™...
... Supports Jack-Sensing & Enumeration technology S/PDIF OUT interface PCI-E Gb LAN controller Supports up to 10 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (continued on the next page) viii M2N 1394 specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Expansion slots Storage High Definition Audio LAN USB Support AMD socket AM2 for AMD Athlon™ 64/ Athlon™...
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M2N 1394 specifications summary Special features BIOS features Manageability Rear panel Internal Connector Power Requirement Form Factor Support CD contents ASUS EZ DIY: ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo™ 4 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS,Green, PnP, DMI 2.0, Wfm2.0, ACPI v ...S/PDIF Out port 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 6-channel audio ports 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x CD audio in connector 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x Chassis fan connector 1 x Power fan connector 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x S/PDIF Out connector 1 x PRI_IDE connector for two devices 4...
M2N 1394 specifications summary Special features BIOS features Manageability Rear panel Internal Connector Power Requirement Form Factor Support CD contents ASUS EZ DIY: ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo™ 4 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS,Green, PnP, DMI 2.0, Wfm2.0, ACPI v ...S/PDIF Out port 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 6-channel audio ports 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x CD audio in connector 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x Chassis fan connector 1 x Power fan connector 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x S/PDIF Out connector 1 x PRI_IDE connector for two devices 4...
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... peak bandwidths of up the PCI bus. DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory which monitors system operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and frequency for Serial ATA 3Gb/s. ASUS M2N 1394 1- The NVIDIA® nForce™ 430 media and communications processor (MCP) Southbridge delivers NVIDIA® Gigabit and NVIDIA® MediaShield storage...
... peak bandwidths of up the PCI bus. DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory which monitors system operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and frequency for Serial ATA 3Gb/s. ASUS M2N 1394 1- The NVIDIA® nForce™ 430 media and communications processor (MCP) Southbridge delivers NVIDIA® Gigabit and NVIDIA® MediaShield storage...
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... the CPU default setting for details. This unique module eliminates the trouble of buying a replacement BIOS chip. Update your system with one easy step with customizable boot logos. ASUS My LogoTM This new feature present in the CMOS or a separate file, giving users freedom to overclocking, C.P.R. eliminates the need to overclocking. ASUS M2N 1394 1- ASUS EZ...
... the CPU default setting for details. This unique module eliminates the trouble of buying a replacement BIOS chip. Update your system with one easy step with customizable boot logos. ASUS My LogoTM This new feature present in the CMOS or a separate file, giving users freedom to overclocking, C.P.R. eliminates the need to overclocking. ASUS M2N 1394 1- ASUS EZ...
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... CPU fits in completely. ASUS M2N 1394 1- Locate the CPU socket on the socket and damaging the CPU! 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU. 1. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a 940-pin AM2 socket designed for the AMD Opteron™ processor. Make sure you use a CPU is lifted up to prevent bending the connectors on the motherboard. ® M2N 1394 M2N 1394 CPU...
... CPU fits in completely. ASUS M2N 1394 1- Locate the CPU socket on the socket and damaging the CPU! 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU. 1. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a 940-pin AM2 socket designed for the AMD Opteron™ processor. Make sure you use a CPU is lifted up to prevent bending the connectors on the motherboard. ® M2N 1394 M2N 1394 CPU...
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... only in place. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to secure the CPU. Position the CPU above the socket such that it fits in one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket until it is in place, push down the socket lever to...side tab to indicate that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with the heatsink package. 7. The lever clicks on the motherboard. ® M2N 1394 CPU_FAN PWR_FAN CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM PWR_FAN Rotation +1V GND CHA_FAN M2N 1394 Fan connectors CHA_FAN Rotation +1V GND...
... only in place. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to secure the CPU. Position the CPU above the socket such that it fits in one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket until it is in place, push down the socket lever to...side tab to indicate that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with the heatsink package. 7. The lever clicks on the motherboard. ® M2N 1394 CPU_FAN PWR_FAN CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM PWR_FAN Rotation +1V GND CHA_FAN M2N 1394 Fan connectors CHA_FAN Rotation +1V GND...
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... sure that a Thermal Interface Material is already installed on the motherboard upon purchase. • You do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. ASUS M2N 1394 1-11 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan The AMD Athlon™ 64 X2/Athlon™ 64/Athlon™ FX/Sempron™ processor require a specially designed heatsink ...
... sure that a Thermal Interface Material is already installed on the motherboard upon purchase. • You do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. ASUS M2N 1394 1-11 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan The AMD Athlon™ 64 X2/Athlon™ 64/Athlon™ FX/Sempron™ processor require a specially designed heatsink ...
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... from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data. ASUS M2N 1394 1-19 Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can... battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. You can automatically reset parameter settings to overclocking. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! ® M2N 1394 M2N 1394 Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 1 Normal (Default) 3 Clear CMOS You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to...
... from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data. ASUS M2N 1394 1-19 Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can... battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. You can automatically reset parameter settings to overclocking. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! ® M2N 1394 M2N 1394 Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 1 Normal (Default) 3 Clear CMOS You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to...
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... CHA_FAN1) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350mA~740mA (8.88W max.) or a total of the connector. Only CPU Fan connector supports Q-Fan function. ® M2N 1394 CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM M2N 1394 CPU fan connector 7. Connect one end of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch cable to the fan connectors on...
... CHA_FAN1) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350mA~740mA (8.88W max.) or a total of the connector. Only CPU Fan connector supports Q-Fan function. ® M2N 1394 CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM M2N 1394 CPU fan connector 7. Connect one end of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch cable to the fan connectors on...
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... Count : AMD Sempron(tm) Processor 3400+ : 1800MHz : 1 System Memory Usable Size: 512MB AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory 2-18 Chapter 2: BIOS setup PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] DMA Mode...
... Count : AMD Sempron(tm) Processor 3400+ : 1800MHz : 1 System Memory Usable Size: 512MB AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory 2-18 Chapter 2: BIOS setup PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] DMA Mode...
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...the system becomes unstable, return to be stable. Configuration options: [Auto] [1.800V] [1.850V] [1.900V] [1.950V] CPU/LDT Spread Spectrum [0.5% H. Frequencies higher than CPU manufacturer recommends are not guaranteed to the default. Take caution when changing the settings of relevant parameters. JumperFree Configuration...menu items allow you to enable or disable the CPU and LDT spread spectrum. Configuration options: [Manual] [Standard] Memory Voltage [Auto] Allows you to select the memory voltage or set it to auto for the CPU and other system devices. Center] ASUS M2N 1394 2-19
...the system becomes unstable, return to be stable. Configuration options: [Auto] [1.800V] [1.850V] [1.900V] [1.950V] CPU/LDT Spread Spectrum [0.5% H. Frequencies higher than CPU manufacturer recommends are not guaranteed to the default. Take caution when changing the settings of relevant parameters. JumperFree Configuration...menu items allow you to enable or disable the CPU and LDT spread spectrum. Configuration options: [Manual] [Standard] Memory Voltage [Auto] Allows you to select the memory voltage or set it to auto for the CPU and other system devices. Center] ASUS M2N 1394 2-19
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...[Enabled] The following items appear only when the AI Tuning item is set to the table below for the correct Front Side Bus and CPU External Frequency settings. PCI Express Frequency [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the PCI Exress clock spread spectrum. You can also type ... the system bus and PCI bus. The values range from 200 to 230. PCIE Spread Spectrum [Enabled] Allows you to select PCI Express frequency. CPU Frequency [200] Displays the frequency sent by the clock generator to enable or disable the clock generator spread spectrum. Configuration options: [Auto] [90]...
...[Enabled] The following items appear only when the AI Tuning item is set to the table below for the correct Front Side Bus and CPU External Frequency settings. PCI Express Frequency [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the PCI Exress clock spread spectrum. You can also type ... the system bus and PCI bus. The values range from 200 to 230. PCIE Spread Spectrum [Enabled] Allows you to select PCI Express frequency. CPU Frequency [200] Displays the frequency sent by the clock generator to enable or disable the clock generator spread spectrum. Configuration options: [Auto] [90]...
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... describes the PCI hole as noncaheable. Configuration options: [Auto] [x5.0 1000 MHz] [Reserved] [Reserved] [x8.0 1600MHz] [x9.0 1800 MHz] ASUS M2N 1394 2-21 GART Error Reporting [Disabled] This option should remain disabled for programming CPU MTRRs when 4GB or more of Power State Block for testing purpose. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] AMD Overclocking Configuration...
... describes the PCI hole as noncaheable. Configuration options: [Auto] [x5.0 1000 MHz] [Reserved] [Reserved] [x8.0 1600MHz] [x9.0 1800 MHz] ASUS M2N 1394 2-21 GART Error Reporting [Disabled] This option should remain disabled for programming CPU MTRRs when 4GB or more of Power State Block for testing purpose. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] AMD Overclocking Configuration...
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SouthBridge Configuration SouthBridge MCP65 Chipset Configuration Primary Graphics Adapter [PCIE] Primary Graphics Adapter [PCIE] Display Device Priority, from high to K8(CPU) LinkWidth [8 8] ASUS M2N 1394 2-25 Configuration options: [PCIE] [PCI] Hyper Transport Configuration SouthBridge MCP61 chipset Configuration MCP65(SB) to K8(CPU) Freq Auto [Disabled] MCP65(SB) to K8(CPU) Frequency [200 MHz] MCP65(SB) to low.
SouthBridge Configuration SouthBridge MCP65 Chipset Configuration Primary Graphics Adapter [PCIE] Primary Graphics Adapter [PCIE] Display Device Priority, from high to K8(CPU) LinkWidth [8 8] ASUS M2N 1394 2-25 Configuration options: [PCIE] [PCI] Hyper Transport Configuration SouthBridge MCP61 chipset Configuration MCP65(SB) to K8(CPU) Freq Auto [Disabled] MCP65(SB) to K8(CPU) Frequency [200 MHz] MCP65(SB) to low.
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...ASUS M2N 1394 2-31 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By USB [Disabled] When set values. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.6 Hardware Monitor Hardware Monitor CPU Temperature [44ºC/111ºF] MB Temperature [37ºC/98.5ºF] CPU Fan Speed (RPM) [3308RPM] Chassis Fan1 Speed [N/A] CPU... monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard and CPU temperatures. CPU Fan Speed (RPM) [xxxxRPM] or [N/A] or [Ignored] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). ...
...ASUS M2N 1394 2-31 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By USB [Disabled] When set values. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.6 Hardware Monitor Hardware Monitor CPU Temperature [44ºC/111ºF] MB Temperature [37ºC/98.5ºF] CPU Fan Speed (RPM) [3308RPM] Chassis Fan1 Speed [N/A] CPU... monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard and CPU temperatures. CPU Fan Speed (RPM) [xxxxRPM] or [N/A] or [Ignored] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). ...
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3.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that enhances computer graphics and sounds. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you can enjoy watching TV and movies, capturing videos, or playing games on your computer so...174; XP Service Pack 2‑embedded, skip Microsoft® DirectX® 9.0c installation. 3- Chapter 3: Software support ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of your computer. Microsoft DirectX 9.0c The Microsoft® DirectX® 9....
3.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that enhances computer graphics and sounds. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you can enjoy watching TV and movies, capturing videos, or playing games on your computer so...174; XP Service Pack 2‑embedded, skip Microsoft® DirectX® 9.0c installation. 3- Chapter 3: Software support ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of your computer. Microsoft DirectX 9.0c The Microsoft® DirectX® 9....
