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Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide viii M2N/M2N DH specifications summary x 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 1.3.3 ASUS Digital Home features for M2N DH model 1-5 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 2-6 2.3.1 Installing the CPU 2-6 2.3.2 ...
Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide viii M2N/M2N DH specifications summary x 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 1.3.3 ASUS Digital Home features for M2N DH model 1-5 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 2-6 2.3.1 Installing the CPU 2-6 2.3.2 ...
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vii Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are connected. If possible, disconnect all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service ... the existing system before you detect any area where it by yourself. If 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 your local power company. •...
vii Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are connected. If possible, disconnect all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service ... the existing system before you detect any area where it by yourself. If 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 your local power company. •...
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..., jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the support CD that may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that comes with the motherboard package. Optional documentation Your product... chapter describes the contents of the standard package. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence and ways of the...
..., jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the support CD that may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that comes with the motherboard package. Optional documentation Your product... chapter describes the contents of the standard package. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence and ways of the...
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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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... only) ASUS DH Remote (for M2N DH model only) ASUS DH Remote Receiver (for M2N DH model only) ASUS WiFi-AP Solo™ Antenna (for M2N DH model only) ASUS MP3-In module (for M2N DH model only) ASUS motherboard support CD User guide ASUS DH Remote manual (for M2N DH model only) ASUS WiFi-AP Solo manual (for buying an ASUS® M2N / M2N DH motherboard! Before you for M2N DH model only) If any of ASUS quality motherboards!
... only) ASUS DH Remote (for M2N DH model only) ASUS DH Remote Receiver (for M2N DH model only) ASUS WiFi-AP Solo™ Antenna (for M2N DH model only) ASUS MP3-In module (for M2N DH model only) ASUS motherboard support CD User guide ASUS DH Remote manual (for M2N DH model only) ASUS WiFi-AP Solo manual (for buying an ASUS® M2N / M2N DH motherboard! Before you for M2N DH model only) If any of ASUS quality motherboards!
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...Athlon™ 64 X2/AMD Athlon™ 64/AMD Athlon™ 64 FX/AMD Sempron™ processors. S/PDIF digital sound ready The motherboard supports the S/PDIF technology through the Serial ATA interfaces and the NVIDIA® nForce® 430 MCP chipset. Serial ATA I /O ...page 2-6 for details. With an integrated low-latency high-bandwidth memory controller and a highly scalable HyperTransport™ technology-based system bus, the motherboard provides a powerful platform for details. See pages 2‑11 to powerful audio and speaker systems. See pages 2-23 and 2-29 for...
...Athlon™ 64 X2/AMD Athlon™ 64/AMD Athlon™ 64 FX/AMD Sempron™ processors. S/PDIF digital sound ready The motherboard supports the S/PDIF technology through the Serial ATA interfaces and the NVIDIA® nForce® 430 MCP chipset. Serial ATA I /O ...page 2-6 for details. With an integrated low-latency high-bandwidth memory controller and a highly scalable HyperTransport™ technology-based system bus, the motherboard provides a powerful platform for details. See pages 2‑11 to powerful audio and speaker systems. See pages 2-23 and 2-29 for...
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...to a fast 480 Mbps on USB 2.0. See page 2-22 for details. See pages 2-23 and 2-26 for details. ASUS M2N / M2N DH 1- 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 USB ...1.1 to meet your Internet, LAN, and file sharing requirements. Gigabit LAN solution This motherboard comes with USB 1.1. AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology The motherboard supports the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology, which monitors system operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and...
...to a fast 480 Mbps on USB 2.0. See page 2-22 for details. See pages 2-23 and 2-26 for details. ASUS M2N / M2N DH 1- 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 USB ...1.1 to meet your Internet, LAN, and file sharing requirements. Gigabit LAN solution This motherboard comes with USB 1.1. AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology The motherboard supports the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology, which monitors system operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and...
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...allows users to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. See details on page 4-32. ASUS MyLogo™ This new feature present in the motherboard allows you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to ensure quiet, cool and ... C.P.R. See page 2-31 for each parameter. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction ASUS Q-Fan 2 ASUS Q-Fan2 technology intelligently adjusts both CPU fan and chassis fan speeds according to system loading to the motherboard. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to launch the utility and update the BIOS ...
...allows users to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. See details on page 4-32. ASUS MyLogo™ This new feature present in the motherboard allows you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to ensure quiet, cool and ... C.P.R. See page 2-31 for each parameter. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction ASUS Q-Fan 2 ASUS Q-Fan2 technology intelligently adjusts both CPU fan and chassis fan speeds according to system loading to the motherboard. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to launch the utility and update the BIOS ...
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It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. 2 Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components.
It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. 2 Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components.
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Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-6 2.4 System memory 2-11 2.5 Expansion slots 2-16 2.6 Jumper 2-19 2.7 Connectors 2-22 ASUS M2N / M2N DH
Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-6 2.4 System memory 2-11 2.5 Expansion slots 2-16 2.6 Jumper 2-19 2.7 Connectors 2-22 ASUS M2N / M2N DH
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... illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard component. 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. R SB_PWR ON Standby Power M2N/M2N DH Onboard LED OFF Powered Off ASUS M2N / M2N DH 2- Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any component...
... illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard component. 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. R SB_PWR ON Standby Power M2N/M2N DH Onboard LED OFF Powered Off ASUS M2N / M2N DH 2- Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any component...
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... that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that the motherboard fits into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Do not overtighten the screws! ...external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis R 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information Failure to do so can damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. Doing so can cause you place it ...
... that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that the motherboard fits into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Do not overtighten the screws! ...external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis R 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information Failure to do so can damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. Doing so can cause you place it ...
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The USB910 port is available to M2N DH model only. ASUS M2N / M2N DH 2- 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 20.6cm (8.1in) KBPWR PS/2KBM S T: Mouse B: Keyboard CPU_FAN SPDIF_O1 Socket AM2 DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64 bit,240-... SATA2 SATA1 SATA4 SATA3 CHA_FAN USBPW5678 USB78 USB56 SB_PWR CLRTC CHASSIS PANEL The USB910_WFGBT module, and MP3-IN connector are greyed out in the given motherboard layout. These items are available to M2N model only.
The USB910 port is available to M2N DH model only. ASUS M2N / M2N DH 2- 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 20.6cm (8.1in) KBPWR PS/2KBM S T: Mouse B: Keyboard CPU_FAN SPDIF_O1 Socket AM2 DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64 bit,240-... SATA2 SATA1 SATA4 SATA3 CHA_FAN USBPW5678 USB78 USB56 SB_PWR CLRTC CHASSIS PANEL The USB910_WFGBT module, and MP3-IN connector are greyed out in the given motherboard layout. These items are available to M2N model only.
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... lever is designed for the AMD AM2 processor. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to a 90º angle; 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a 940-pin AM2 socket designed for the AMD Athlon™ 64/AMD Athlon™ 64 FX/AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 and AMD... fits in completely. 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to prevent bending the connectors on the motherboard. R M2N/M2N DH CPU Socket M2 2. otherwise, the CPU will not fit in only one correct orientation.
... lever is designed for the AMD AM2 processor. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to a 90º angle; 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a 940-pin AM2 socket designed for the AMD Athlon™ 64/AMD Athlon™ 64 FX/AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 and AMD... fits in completely. 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to prevent bending the connectors on the motherboard. R M2N/M2N DH CPU Socket M2 2. otherwise, the CPU will not fit in only one correct orientation.
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...assembly. If 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 the heatsink fits properly on the ... the retention mechanism. Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, making sure that a Thermal Interface Material is already installed on the motherboard upon purchase. • You do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.3.2 Installing the heatsink and...
...assembly. If 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 the heatsink fits properly on the ... the retention mechanism. Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, making sure that a Thermal Interface Material is already installed on the motherboard upon purchase. • You do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.3.2 Installing the heatsink and...
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When the fan and heatsink assembly is backward compatible to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. • This connector is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the 3-pin CPU fan connector. • Only 4-pin CPU fan supports Q-Fan function. 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information 5. CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM R M2N/M2N DH CPU Fan Connector • Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector!
When the fan and heatsink assembly is backward compatible to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. • This connector is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the 3-pin CPU fan connector. • Only 4-pin CPU fan supports Q-Fan function. 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information 5. CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM R M2N/M2N DH CPU Fan Connector • Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector!
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...- The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B2 128 Pins R 112 Pins M2N/M2N DH 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 2.4.2 Memory configurations ...DIMM_A1 Populated - - - Populated - Populated - - Populated Populated DIMM_B2 - - - Populated - Populated Populated ASUS M2N / M2N DH 2-11 Populated Populated - 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. A DDR2 module ...
...- The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B2 128 Pins R 112 Pins M2N/M2N DH 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 2.4.2 Memory configurations ...DIMM_A1 Populated - - - Populated - Populated - - Populated Populated DIMM_B2 - - - Populated - Populated Populated ASUS M2N / M2N DH 2-11 Populated Populated - 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. A DDR2 module ...
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... then click Search. You may check the URLs below for third party comments on this issue: http://dlsvr01.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/4GB_Rev1.pdf http://www.intel.com/support/motherboards/server/sb/cs-016594.htm Notes on the operating systems listed below. * For dual-channel memory configuration ...(2), you may reserve a certain amount of memory space for system devices. Visit the ASUS FAQ site for the latest Qualified Vendors ...
... then click Search. You may check the URLs below for third party comments on this issue: http://dlsvr01.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/4GB_Rev1.pdf http://www.intel.com/support/motherboards/server/sb/cs-016594.htm Notes on the operating systems listed below. * For dual-channel memory configuration ...(2), you may reserve a certain amount of memory space for system devices. Visit the ASUS FAQ site for the latest Qualified Vendors ...