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...-5C-E D2-E04180W025 D2-E04230W107 AET93F370A G 0513 AET94F370AWVV34635G0520 AET93F370A 3VV36328G 0522 AET93F370A 0518 AET93F370A 0551 AET92F370A 0606 AET03F370AFVV26176G 0542 VTD264M8PC6G01A164129621 VTD264M8PC6G01A164129621 DIMMSteckplatzunterstützung ABC ASUS M2N 1394 1-17
...-5C-E D2-E04180W025 D2-E04230W107 AET93F370A G 0513 AET94F370AWVV34635G0520 AET93F370A 3VV36328G 0522 AET93F370A 0518 AET93F370A 0551 AET92F370A 0606 AET03F370AFVV26176G 0542 VTD264M8PC6G01A164129621 VTD264M8PC6G01A164129621 DIMMSteckplatzunterstützung ABC ASUS M2N 1394 1-17
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...and a highly scalable HyperTransport™ technology-based system bus, the motherboard provides a powerful platform for the following items. Motherboard ASUS M2N 1394 motherboard Cables 1 x Serial ATA cable 1 x Serial ATA power cable 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x Floppy... disk drive cable Accessories I/O shield Application CD ASUS motherboard support CD Documentation User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! 1.1 Welcome! See page 2-7 for details. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction See page 1-9 for details...
...and a highly scalable HyperTransport™ technology-based system bus, the motherboard provides a powerful platform for the following items. Motherboard ASUS M2N 1394 motherboard Cables 1 x Serial ATA cable 1 x Serial ATA power cable 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x Floppy... disk drive cable Accessories I/O shield Application CD ASUS motherboard support CD Documentation User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! 1.1 Welcome! See page 2-7 for details. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction See page 1-9 for details...
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... supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect technology that speeds up to 1-16 for a cool and quiet operating environment. See page 1-20 for Serial ATA 3Gb/s. ASUS M2N 1394 1- NVIDIA® GeForce™ 6100 GPU and NVIDIA® nForce™ 430 MCP chipsets The NVIDIA® GeForce™ 6100 graphics processing unit (GPU) Northbridge...
... supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect technology that speeds up to 1-16 for a cool and quiet operating environment. See page 1-20 for Serial ATA 3Gb/s. ASUS M2N 1394 1- NVIDIA® GeForce™ 6100 GPU and NVIDIA® nForce™ 430 MCP chipsets The NVIDIA® GeForce™ 6100 graphics processing unit (GPU) Northbridge...
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... due to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS BIOS Profile that allows users to overclocking, C.P.R. ASUS M2N 1394 1- 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to personalize and add style to your BIOS easily without entering...preparing a bootable diskette or using an OS-based flash utility. Simply press the predefined hotkey to overclocking. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. Update your system with...
... due to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS BIOS Profile that allows users to overclocking, C.P.R. ASUS M2N 1394 1- 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to personalize and add style to your BIOS easily without entering...preparing a bootable diskette or using an OS-based flash utility. Simply press the predefined hotkey to overclocking. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. Update your system with...
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... PORT F_USB1 LAN_USB34 Top:Line In Center:Line Out Bottom:Mic In ATX1V USBPW134 CD USBPW910 PWR_FAN ® AAFP EATXPWR AD PCIEX16 1988B SPDIF_OUT M2N 1394 PCIEX1_1 PCIEX1_ VIA VT6308P GenFVoIrDceI®A5®40 MCP Super I/O COM1 PCI1 PCI PCI3 FLOPPY IE1394_ 4Mb BIOS USBPW5678 USB78 USB56 CR03 3V...
... PORT F_USB1 LAN_USB34 Top:Line In Center:Line Out Bottom:Mic In ATX1V USBPW134 CD USBPW910 PWR_FAN ® AAFP EATXPWR AD PCIEX16 1988B SPDIF_OUT M2N 1394 PCIEX1_1 PCIEX1_ VIA VT6308P GenFVoIrDceI®A5®40 MCP Super I/O COM1 PCI1 PCI PCI3 FLOPPY IE1394_ 4Mb BIOS USBPW5678 USB78 USB56 CR03 3V...
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... the CPU socket on the socket and damaging the CPU! 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU. 1. ASUS M2N 1394 1- DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the motherboard. ® M2N 1394 M2N 1394 CPU Socket AM2 2. The AM2 socket has a different pinout from the 940-pin socket designed for the...
... the CPU socket on the socket and damaging the CPU! 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU. 1. ASUS M2N 1394 1- DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the motherboard. ® M2N 1394 M2N 1394 CPU Socket AM2 2. The AM2 socket has a different pinout from the 940-pin socket designed for the...
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... installed CPU, making sure that the heatsink fits properly on the motherboard upon purchase. • You do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. ASUS M2N 1394 1-11 CPU Fan CPU Heatsink Retention Module Base Retention bracket Retention bracket lock Your boxed CPU heatsink and fan assembly should come with installation instructions...
... installed CPU, making sure that the heatsink fits properly on the motherboard upon purchase. • You do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. ASUS M2N 1394 1-11 CPU Fan CPU Heatsink Retention Module Base Retention bracket Retention bracket lock Your boxed CPU heatsink and fan assembly should come with installation instructions...
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...installation on a DDR DIMM socket. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 DIMM_A DIMM_B ® M2N 1394 M2N 1394 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install ...non-ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. Populated Populated ASUS M2N 1394 1-13 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. ...
...installation on a DDR DIMM socket. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 DIMM_A DIMM_B ® M2N 1394 M2N 1394 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install ...non-ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. Populated Populated ASUS M2N 1394 1-13 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. ...
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... unlock the DIMM. 11 1 DDR2 DIMM notch Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. Remove the DIMM from the socket. ASUS M2N 1394 1-15 Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing 3 the retaining clips outward. 2. Failure to do not support DDR DIMMs. Do not install DDR DIMMs to unplug the...
... unlock the DIMM. 11 1 DDR2 DIMM notch Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. Remove the DIMM from the socket. ASUS M2N 1394 1-15 Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing 3 the retaining clips outward. 2. Failure to do not support DDR DIMMs. Do not install DDR DIMMs to unplug the...
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...* Numeric Data Processor Primary IDE Channel Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard PCI Slot 1 PCI Slot 2 PCI Slot 3 Onboard 1394 PCIE x 16 slot 1 PCIE x 16 slot 2 PCIE x 1 slot 1 PCIE x 1 slot 2 A B C D E F G H shared shared shared shared shared shared shared shared ASUS M2N 1394 1-17 IRQ assignments for ISA or PCI devices.
...* Numeric Data Processor Primary IDE Channel Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard PCI Slot 1 PCI Slot 2 PCI Slot 3 Onboard 1394 PCIE x 16 slot 1 PCIE x 16 slot 2 PCIE x 1 slot 1 PCIE x 1 slot 2 A B C D E F G H shared shared shared shared shared shared shared shared ASUS M2N 1394 1-17 IRQ assignments for ISA or PCI devices.
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... memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. 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...never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the cap back to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. ASUS M2N 1394 1-19 You can automatically reset parameter settings to re-enter data. 1.9 Jumpers 1. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper ...
... memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. 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...never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the cap back to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. ASUS M2N 1394 1-19 You can automatically reset parameter settings to re-enter data. 1.9 Jumpers 1. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper ...
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... 2, 4, or 6,-channel configuration. Parallel port. This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or other audio sources. 6. 1.10 Connectors 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1 3 4 5 6 7 11 10 9 8 1. ASUS M2N 1394 1-21 Line Out port (lime). PS/2 mouse port (green). This port connects a headphone or a speaker. This 6-pin IEEE 1394a port provides high speed connectivity for...
... 2, 4, or 6,-channel configuration. Parallel port. This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or other audio sources. 6. 1.10 Connectors 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1 3 4 5 6 7 11 10 9 8 1. ASUS M2N 1394 1-21 Line Out port (lime). PS/2 mouse port (green). This port connects a headphone or a speaker. This 6-pin IEEE 1394a port provides high speed connectivity for...
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... gray Slave • Pin 20 on the IDE connector is set as "Cable-Select," make sure all other device jumpers have the same setting. ® M2N 1394 PRI_IDE NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the IDE ribbon cable to match the covered hole on each Ultra DMA 133/100/66... or Master Two devices Cable-Select Master Slave Mode of the following modes to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of device(s) Cable connector - M2N 1394 IDE connector ASUS M2N 1394 1-23 Connect the blue connector to configure your device(s). 2.
... gray Slave • Pin 20 on the IDE connector is set as "Cable-Select," make sure all other device jumpers have the same setting. ® M2N 1394 PRI_IDE NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the IDE ribbon cable to match the covered hole on each Ultra DMA 133/100/66... or Master Two devices Cable-Select Master Slave Mode of the following modes to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of device(s) Cable connector - M2N 1394 IDE connector ASUS M2N 1394 1-23 Connect the blue connector to configure your device(s). 2.
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...USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, USB 910) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. NC GND USB_P6+ USB_P6USB+5V ® M2N 1394 USB78 1 M2N 1394 USB 2.0 connectors GND USB_P7+ USB_P7USB+5V NC GND USB_P8+ USB_P8USB+5V USB56 1 GND USB_P5+ USB_P5USB+5V Never connect... a 1394 cable to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card. ® M2N 1394 CD (black) Right Audio Channel Ground Ground Left Audio Channel M2N 1394 Internal audio connector ASUS M2N 1394 1-25 Doing so will damage the motherboard!...
...USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, USB 910) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. NC GND USB_P6+ USB_P6USB+5V ® M2N 1394 USB78 1 M2N 1394 USB 2.0 connectors GND USB_P7+ USB_P7USB+5V NC GND USB_P8+ USB_P8USB+5V USB56 1 GND USB_P5+ USB_P5USB+5V Never connect... a 1394 cable to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card. ® M2N 1394 CD (black) Right Audio Channel Ground Ground Left Audio Channel M2N 1394 Internal audio connector ASUS M2N 1394 1-25 Doing so will damage the motherboard!...
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... inadequate. +3 Volts +3 Volts Ground +5 Volts Ground +5 Volts Ground Power OK +5V Standby +1 Volts +1 Volts +3 Volts ® M2N 1394 ATX1V +1V DC GND EATXPWR +3 Volts -1 Volts Ground PSON# Ground Ground Ground -5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts Ground +1V DC GND M2N 1394 ATX power connectors ASUS M2N 1394 1-27 8. The plugs from the power supply are for ATX power supply plugs.
... inadequate. +3 Volts +3 Volts Ground +5 Volts Ground +5 Volts Ground Power OK +5V Standby +1 Volts +1 Volts +3 Volts ® M2N 1394 ATX1V +1V DC GND EATXPWR +3 Volts -1 Volts Ground PSON# Ground Ground Ground -5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts Ground +1V DC GND M2N 1394 ATX power connectors ASUS M2N 1394 1-27 8. The plugs from the power supply are for ATX power supply plugs.
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System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. ® M2N 1394 PANEL SPKR Speaker Ground Ground +5V Ground Reset Ground PWR RESET PWR BTN PWR LED PLEDPLED+ IDE_LEDIDE_LED+ HD_LED * Requires an ATX power ...pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. 11. M2N 1394 System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off button (2-pin PWRSW) This connector is for the system power LED. ASUS M2N 1394 1-29
System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. ® M2N 1394 PANEL SPKR Speaker Ground Ground +5V Ground Reset Ground PWR RESET PWR BTN PWR LED PLEDPLED+ IDE_LEDIDE_LED+ HD_LED * Requires an ATX power ...pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. 11. M2N 1394 System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off button (2-pin PWRSW) This connector is for the system power LED. ASUS M2N 1394 1-29
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...the long process of booting from a floppy disk and using EZ Flash: 1. EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for floppy... 4. Floppy found !" Completed. ASUS M2N 1394 2- Press + during the Power-On Self Tests (POST). When the correct BIOS file is accessible by pressing + during POST to the floppy disk drive...; Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to M2N-MX.ROM. 2. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash utility The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you rename the BIOS file to a floppy disk, then...
...the long process of booting from a floppy disk and using EZ Flash: 1. EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for floppy... 4. Floppy found !" Completed. ASUS M2N 1394 2- Press + during the Power-On Self Tests (POST). When the correct BIOS file is accessible by pressing + during POST to the floppy disk drive...; Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to M2N-MX.ROM. 2. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash utility The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you rename the BIOS file to a floppy disk, then...
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... exact BIOS filename at the prompt type: afudos /i[filename] where [filename] is completed. The utility returns to prevent system boot failure! 5. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. done Reading flash ...... Write the BIOS filename on the bootable floppy disk. Copy the ... during flash BIOS Reading file ....... Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: 1. done Please restart your computer A:\> ASUS M2N 1394 2- A:\>afudos /iM2N-MX.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - done Advance Check ......
... exact BIOS filename at the prompt type: afudos /i[filename] where [filename] is completed. The utility returns to prevent system boot failure! 5. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. done Reading flash ...... Write the BIOS filename on the bootable floppy disk. Copy the ... during flash BIOS Reading file ....... Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: 1. done Please restart your computer A:\> ASUS M2N 1394 2- A:\>afudos /iM2N-MX.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - done Advance Check ......
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... checksum. The utility then updates the corrupted BIOS file. Checking for the original or updated BIOS file. Start flashing... 4. ASUS M2N 1394 2- Remove any floppy disk from the support CD: 1. The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the floppy disk...found , the utility automatically checks the optical drive for this motherboard. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to the optical drive. 3. Completed. Starting BIOS recovery... Reading file "M2N-MX.ROM". Checking for floppy... Checking for floppy... The recovered BIOS may not...
... checksum. The utility then updates the corrupted BIOS file. Checking for the original or updated BIOS file. Start flashing... 4. ASUS M2N 1394 2- Remove any floppy disk from the support CD: 1. The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the floppy disk...found , the utility automatically checks the optical drive for this motherboard. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to the optical drive. 3. Completed. Starting BIOS recovery... Reading file "M2N-MX.ROM". Checking for floppy... Checking for floppy... The recovered BIOS may not...
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click Auto Select. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the you to avoid network traffic, or drop‑down menu, then click Next. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest the Internet option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. ASUS M2N 1394 2- Select Update BIOS from 3. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Click Next.
click Auto Select. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the you to avoid network traffic, or drop‑down menu, then click Next. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest the Internet option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. ASUS M2N 1394 2- Select Update BIOS from 3. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Click Next.