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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-...
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-...
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... away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it may become wet. • Place the product on a stable surface. • If you encounter technical problems...check local regulations for the devices are unplugged before you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using , contact ...
... away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it may become wet. • Place the product on a stable surface. • If you encounter technical problems...check local regulations for the devices are unplugged before you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using , contact ...
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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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... media experience. See page 1-9 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! Before you for your motherboard package for details. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome...
... media experience. See page 1-9 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! Before you for your motherboard package for details. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome...
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AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology The motherboard supports the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology, which features data transfer rates of 800MHz/667 MHz/533 MHz to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of up ... PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect technology that speeds up to 12.8 GB/s. 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- See pages 1-13 to ‑point serial interconnections between devices and allows higher clockspeeds by...
AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology The motherboard supports the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology, which features data transfer rates of 800MHz/667 MHz/533 MHz to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of up ... PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect technology that speeds up to 12.8 GB/s. 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- See pages 1-13 to ‑point serial interconnections between devices and allows higher clockspeeds by...
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...and S/PDIF interfaces, you can connect your computer to home theater decoders to a fast 480 Mbps on USB 2.0. USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from the 12 Mbps bandwidth on the new SATA 3Gb...connectivity to a wide range of peripherals and devices compliant to provide the total solution for your networking needs. S/PDIF out The motherboard's S/PDIF out function turns your computer into a high-end entertainment system with a Gigabit LAN controllers to the IEEE 1394a standard...
...and S/PDIF interfaces, you can connect your computer to home theater decoders to a fast 480 Mbps on USB 2.0. USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from the 12 Mbps bandwidth on the new SATA 3Gb...connectivity to a wide range of peripherals and devices compliant to provide the total solution for your networking needs. S/PDIF out The motherboard's S/PDIF out function turns your computer into a high-end entertainment system with a Gigabit LAN controllers to the IEEE 1394a standard...
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... one at a time and avoiding wrong cable connections. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in one easy step with customizable boot logos. ASUS M2N 1394 1- Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically ...restores the CPU default setting for details. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to personalize and add style to...
... one at a time and avoiding wrong cable connections. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in one easy step with customizable boot logos. ASUS M2N 1394 1- Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically ...restores the CPU default setting for details. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to personalize and add style to...
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...location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. ® M2N 1394 SB_PWR M2N 1394 Onboard LED ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off... 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you should shut down the system ...
...location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. ® M2N 1394 SB_PWR M2N 1394 Onboard LED ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off... 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you should shut down the system ...
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... Motherboard overview 1.5.1 Motherboard layout PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard KBPWR 24.5cm (9.6in) CPU_FAN SPDIF_O1 PARALLEL 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 Lithium Cell CMOS Power SB_PWR 24.5cm (9.6in) PRI_IDE SATA SATA1 SATA4 SATA3 CHA_FAN CLRTC CHASSIS PANEL ASUS M2N 1394...
... Motherboard overview 1.5.1 Motherboard layout PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard KBPWR 24.5cm (9.6in) CPU_FAN SPDIF_O1 PARALLEL 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 Lithium Cell CMOS Power SB_PWR 24.5cm (9.6in) PRI_IDE SATA SATA1 SATA4 SATA3 CHA_FAN CLRTC CHASSIS PANEL ASUS M2N 1394...
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The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. Doing so can damage the motherboard. 1.5.2 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the chassis in the image below. 1.5.3 Screw holes Place six (6) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis ® M2N 1394 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction Do not overtighten the screws!
The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. Doing so can damage the motherboard. 1.5.2 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the chassis in the image below. 1.5.3 Screw holes Place six (6) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis ® M2N 1394 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction Do not overtighten the screws!
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...fit in only one correct orientation. Make sure you use a CPU is lifted up to prevent bending the connectors on the motherboard. ® M2N 1394 M2N 1394 CPU Socket AM2 2. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to a 90°-100° angle. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU...) The motherboard comes with a 940-pin AM2 socket designed for the AMD Opteron™ processor. Locate 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- Socket lever Make sure that the socket lever is...
...fit in only one correct orientation. Make sure you use a CPU is lifted up to prevent bending the connectors on the motherboard. ® M2N 1394 M2N 1394 CPU Socket AM2 2. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to a 90°-100° angle. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU...) The motherboard comes with a 940-pin AM2 socket designed for the AMD Opteron™ processor. Locate 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- Socket lever Make sure that the socket lever is...
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... in place, push down the socket lever to secure the CPU. 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 Do not forget to prevent bending the pins and damaging the...
... in place, push down the socket lever to secure the CPU. 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 Do not forget to prevent bending the pins and damaging the...
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...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 for the CPU, heatsink, and the retention mechanism. Make sure that a Thermal Interface Material is already installed on the motherboard...the instructions in this section do not have to remove the retention module base when installing the CPU or installing other motherboard components. • If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that you install the heatsink...
...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 for the CPU, heatsink, and the retention mechanism. Make sure that a Thermal Interface Material is already installed on the motherboard...the instructions in this section do not have to remove the retention module base when installing the CPU or installing other motherboard components. • If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that you install the heatsink...
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... a DDR DIMM but has a 240-pin footprint compared to prevent installation on a DDR DIMM socket. Populated Populated ASUS M2N 1394 1-13 Recommended Memory Configurations Mode Single Channel Dual-channel (1) Dual-channel (2) DIMM_A1 Populated Populated Populated Sockets DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1...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 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB unbuffered/non-ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard...
... a DDR DIMM but has a 240-pin footprint compared to prevent installation on a DDR DIMM socket. Populated Populated ASUS M2N 1394 1-13 Recommended Memory Configurations Mode Single Channel Dual-channel (1) Dual-channel (2) DIMM_A1 Populated Populated Populated Sockets DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1...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 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB unbuffered/non-ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard...
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... List. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that it will not cause any usage problem, but less memory size detected." Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for third party comments on installing Windows® XP 32-bit version If you install Windows® XP 32-bit version... article titled "4GB memory installed but it may reserve a certain amount of manipulating this issue: http://dlsvr01.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/4GB_Rev1.pdf http://www.intel.com/support/motherboards/server/sb/cs-016594.htm 32-bit 64-bit Windows® 2000 Advanced Server Windows® Server 2003 Enterprise...
... List. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that it will not cause any usage problem, but less memory size detected." Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for third party comments on installing Windows® XP 32-bit version If you install Windows® XP 32-bit version... article titled "4GB memory installed but it may reserve a certain amount of manipulating this issue: http://dlsvr01.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/4GB_Rev1.pdf http://www.intel.com/support/motherboards/server/sb/cs-016594.htm 32-bit 64-bit Windows® 2000 Advanced Server Windows® Server 2003 Enterprise...
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... DIMM notch 1 Unlocked retaining clip • A DDR2 DIMM is keyed with a notch so that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket. 3. ASUS M2N 1394 1-15 DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap 1 back in only one direction. Align a DIMM on the socket such that... DIMM notch Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 2. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing 3 the retaining clips outward. 2. 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Make sure to both the motherboard and the components. 1.
... DIMM notch 1 Unlocked retaining clip • A DDR2 DIMM is keyed with a notch so that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket. 3. ASUS M2N 1394 1-15 DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap 1 back in only one direction. Align a DIMM on the socket such that... DIMM notch Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 2. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing 3 the retaining clips outward. 2. 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Make sure to both the motherboard and the components. 1.
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...chassis with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the next page. 3. Install the software drivers for the card. 2. Keep the screw for information on the system... to do so may need to the tables on the slot. 5. Align the card connector with the screw you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the...
...chassis with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the next page. 3. Install the software drivers for the card. 2. Keep the screw for information on the system... to do so may need to the tables on the slot. 5. Align the card connector with the screw you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Replace the system cover. 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the...
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... Port* 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.
... Port* 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.