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Contents Notices vii Safety information viii About this guide ix Typography x M2N-E SLI specifications summary xi 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 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 2-5 2.3.1 Installing the CPU 2-5 2.3.2 Installing the heatsink and...
Contents Notices vii Safety information viii About this guide ix Typography x M2N-E SLI specifications summary xi 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 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 2-5 2.3.1 Installing the CPU 2-5 2.3.2 Installing the heatsink and...
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... Check local regulations for the devices are unplugged before you detect any area where it by yourself. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using , contact your local... are using an adapter or extension cord. If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that the power cables for disposal of the electrical outlet you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using ...
... Check local regulations for the devices are unplugged before you detect any area where it by yourself. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using , contact your local... are using an adapter or extension cord. If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that the power cables for disposal of the electrical outlet you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using ...
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... 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that comes with the motherboard package. • Chapter 6: NVIDIA® SLI™ technology support This chapter tells how to install SLI-ready PCI Express graphics cards. ix It includes description of the switches, jumpers,... and connectors on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence, the vocal POST messages, and...
... 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that comes with the motherboard package. • Chapter 6: NVIDIA® SLI™ technology support This chapter tells how to install SLI-ready PCI Express graphics cards. ix It includes description of the switches, jumpers,... and connectors on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence, the vocal POST messages, and...
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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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... standout in your package with dual plugs 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable Accessories I/O shield ASUS SLI™ bridge 1 x ASUS Q-Connector Kit (USB, System panel; Before you for the following items. Motherboard ASUS M2N-E SLI motherboard Cables 2 x Serial ATA signal cables 1 x Serial ATA power cable with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer...
... standout in your package with dual plugs 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable Accessories I/O shield ASUS SLI™ bridge 1 x ASUS Q-Connector Kit (USB, System panel; Before you for the following items. Motherboard ASUS M2N-E SLI motherboard Cables 2 x Serial ATA signal cables 1 x Serial ATA power cable with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer...
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...™ 64/AMD Sempron™ processors. Scalable Link Interface (SLI™) technology The NVIDIA® Scalable Link Interface (SLI™) technology allows two graphics processing units (GPUs) in a single system. Gigabit LAN The motherboard comes with a Gigabit LAN controller built into the NVIDIA®... nForce™ 500 SLI™ chipset to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of the PCI Express™ bus architecture...
...™ 64/AMD Sempron™ processors. Scalable Link Interface (SLI™) technology The NVIDIA® Scalable Link Interface (SLI™) technology allows two graphics processing units (GPUs) in a single system. Gigabit LAN The motherboard comes with a Gigabit LAN controller built into the NVIDIA®... nForce™ 500 SLI™ chipset to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of the PCI Express™ bus architecture...
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... sound ready The motherboard supports the S/PDIF Out function through simple, low-cost, high-bandwidth asynchronous (real-time) data interfacing between devices and allows higher clockspeeds by carrying data in packets. The IEEE 1394a interface allows up the PCI bus. ASUS M2N-E SLI 1- This function can... only work under C-Media official driver. See page 2‑25. The onboard NVIDIA nForce® 500 SLI™ MCP allows RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, RAID 5, and JBOD. ...
... sound ready The motherboard supports the S/PDIF Out function through simple, low-cost, high-bandwidth asynchronous (real-time) data interfacing between devices and allows higher clockspeeds by carrying data in packets. The IEEE 1394a interface allows up the PCI bus. ASUS M2N-E SLI 1- This function can... only work under C-Media official driver. See page 2‑25. The onboard NVIDIA nForce® 500 SLI™ MCP allows RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, RAID 5, and JBOD. ...
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... from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. 1.3.2 ASUS Special features ASUS Two-slot thermal design The motherboard is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to personalize and add style to the motherboard. See page 4-7 for details. See page 4-35 for ...See page 4-5 for ventilation thus lowering the overall system temperature. ASUS MyLogo2™ This new feature present in airflow between the PCI Express x16 slots allowing an increase in the motherboard allows you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables...
... from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. 1.3.2 ASUS Special features ASUS Two-slot thermal design The motherboard is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to personalize and add style to the motherboard. See page 4-7 for details. See page 4-35 for ...See page 4-5 for ventilation thus lowering the overall system temperature. ASUS MyLogo2™ This new feature present in airflow between the PCI Express x16 slots allowing an increase in the motherboard allows you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables...
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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 2.1 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 M2N-E 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 M2N-E SLI
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...Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. This is switched off mode. M2N-E SLI R SB_PWR M2N-E SLI Onboard LED ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS M2N-E SLI 2- SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off • Make sure that you...edges to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any motherboard settings. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any motherboard component. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to a metal object, ...
...Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. This is switched off mode. M2N-E SLI R SB_PWR M2N-E SLI Onboard LED ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS M2N-E SLI 2- SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off • Make sure that you...edges to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any motherboard settings. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any motherboard component. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to a metal object, ...
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... part of your chassis to do so can damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis M2N-E SLI R 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information Failure to ensure 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 chassis in the image below. 2.2.2 Screw...
... part of your chassis to do so can damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis M2N-E SLI R 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information Failure to ensure 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 chassis in the image below. 2.2.2 Screw...
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2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a 940-pin AM2 socket designed for the AM2 socket. The CPU fits in completely. Locate the CPU socket ... fit in only one correct orientation. Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to a 90º angle; ASUS M2N-E SLI 2- M2N-E SLI R M2N-E SLI CPU Socket M2 2. Socket lever Make sure that the socket lever is designed for the AMD Athlon™ 64 X2/AMD Athlon™ ... socket to a 90º angle. Make sure you use a CPU is lifted up to prevent bending the connectors on the motherboard.
2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a 940-pin AM2 socket designed for the AM2 socket. The CPU fits in completely. Locate the CPU socket ... fit in only one correct orientation. Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to a 90º angle; ASUS M2N-E SLI 2- M2N-E SLI R M2N-E SLI CPU Socket M2 2. Socket lever Make sure that the socket lever is designed for the AMD Athlon™ 64 X2/AMD Athlon™ ... socket to a 90º angle. Make sure you use a CPU is lifted up to prevent bending the connectors on the motherboard.
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...heatsink on top of the 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-E SLI 2- 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...
...heatsink on top of the 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-E SLI 2- 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...
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When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to connect the CPU fan connector! ASUS M2N-E SLI 2- GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM 5. CPU_FAN M2N-E SLI R M2N-E SLI CPU Fan Connector Do not forget to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector.
When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to connect the CPU fan connector! ASUS M2N-E SLI 2- GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM 5. CPU_FAN M2N-E SLI R M2N-E SLI CPU Fan Connector Do not forget to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector.
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...Chapter 2: Hardware information The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B2 128 Pins M2N-E SLI R 112 Pins M2N-E SLI 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 ...- Recommended Memory Configurations Mode Single Channel Dual-channel (1) Dual-channel (2) DIMM_A1 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 has the same physical ...
...Chapter 2: Hardware information The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B2 128 Pins M2N-E SLI R 112 Pins M2N-E SLI 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 ...- Recommended Memory Configurations Mode Single Channel Dual-channel (1) Dual-channel (2) DIMM_A1 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 has the same physical ...
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...OS version is that you install less than 3 GB system memory if you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. Visit the ASUS FAQ site for system devices. Click the article titled "4GB memory installed but it may install a maximum of memory space for ...motherboard can support 8 GB physical memory on each slot. 32-bit 64-bit Windows® 2000 Advanced Server Windows® Server 2003 Enterprise Edition Windows® Server 2003 Standard x64 Edition Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition Windows® Server 2003 Enterprise x64 Edition ASUS M2N-E SLI 2-11 Visit the ASUS...
...OS version is that you install less than 3 GB system memory if you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. Visit the ASUS FAQ site for system devices. Click the article titled "4GB memory installed but it may install a maximum of memory space for ...motherboard can support 8 GB physical memory on each slot. 32-bit 64-bit Windows® 2000 Advanced Server Windows® Server 2003 Enterprise Edition Windows® Server 2003 Standard x64 Edition Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition Windows® Server 2003 Enterprise x64 Edition ASUS M2N-E SLI 2-11 Visit the ASUS...
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... retaining clip • A DDR2 DIMM is keyed with extra force. 2. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 2 1 DDR2 DIMM notch ASUS M2N-E SLI 2-15 Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. • The DDR2 DIMM sockets do so...
... retaining clip • A DDR2 DIMM is keyed with extra force. 2. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 2 1 DDR2 DIMM notch ASUS M2N-E SLI 2-15 Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. • The DDR2 DIMM sockets do so...
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... 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. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that you intend to...unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Secure the card to do not need to install expansion cards. Install...
... 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. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that you intend to...unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Secure the card to do not need to install expansion cards. Install...