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... for the Touchpad 40 Optical Drive ...41 PC Card (PCMCIA) Socket 44 32-bit CardBus Support 44 Flash Memory Adapter (Optional 44 PC Card (PCMCIA) Socket 44 32-bit CardBus Support 44 Flash Memory Adapter (Optional 44 Removing a PC Card (PCMCIA 44 Inserting a PC Card (PCMCIA 45 Modem and Network Connections 46...
... for the Touchpad 40 Optical Drive ...41 PC Card (PCMCIA) Socket 44 32-bit CardBus Support 44 Flash Memory Adapter (Optional 44 PC Card (PCMCIA) Socket 44 32-bit CardBus Support 44 Flash Memory Adapter (Optional 44 Removing a PC Card (PCMCIA 44 Inserting a PC Card (PCMCIA 45 Modem and Network Connections 46...
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...52 Power State Summary ...52 Hard Disk Drive Upgrades ...53 Processor Upgrades ...53 System Memory Expansion 53 Hard Disk Drive ...53 Important Handling Note 53 Processor & Hard Disk Drive Upgrades 53 System Memory Expansion 53 Appendix ...55 Optional Accessories...56 PortBar (Optional) ...56 USB Hub (...Optional) ...56 Wireless LAN Cardbus Card or USB (Optional 57 USB Flash Memory (Optional 57 USB Communication Cable (Optional 57 USB Floppy Disk Drive (Optional 58 USB Keyboard and Mouse (Optional 58 Optional Connections ...
...52 Power State Summary ...52 Hard Disk Drive Upgrades ...53 Processor Upgrades ...53 System Memory Expansion 53 Hard Disk Drive ...53 Important Handling Note 53 Processor & Hard Disk Drive Upgrades 53 System Memory Expansion 53 Appendix ...55 Optional Accessories...56 PortBar (Optional) ...56 USB Hub (...Optional) ...56 Wireless LAN Cardbus Card or USB (Optional 57 USB Flash Memory (Optional 57 USB Communication Cable (Optional 57 USB Floppy Disk Drive (Optional 58 USB Keyboard and Mouse (Optional 58 Optional Connections ...
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... normal during charging or operation. Be careful when handling the Notebook PC while it is in operation or recently been in operation. Reset Button CPU & Memory Compartment Hard Disk Drive Compartment PUSH Drive Module Eject Name Card Holder L L Air Vents Battery Eject CD Battery Pack WARNING! 2 Knowing the Parts Bottom Side...
... normal during charging or operation. Be careful when handling the Notebook PC while it is in operation or recently been in operation. Reset Button CPU & Memory Compartment Hard Disk Drive Compartment PUSH Drive Module Eject Name Card Holder L L Air Vents Battery Eject CD Battery Pack WARNING! 2 Knowing the Parts Bottom Side...
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... this function, momentarily depress the button within the hole with the Notebook PC's surface in a compartment under a metal plate. Memory Compartment The memory compartment contains 1 SO-DIMM slot for mounting a central processing unit. Air Vents The air vents allow cool air to enter and...is used for ejecting a module drive inserted into the Notebook PC. 17 CPU Compartment The CPU compartment contains a socket for additional memory installation. The spring loaded latch automatically locks the battery pack when L inserted. Moving this manual. Battery Pack The battery pack is ...
... this function, momentarily depress the button within the hole with the Notebook PC's surface in a compartment under a metal plate. Memory Compartment The memory compartment contains 1 SO-DIMM slot for mounting a central processing unit. Air Vents The air vents allow cool air to enter and...is used for ejecting a module drive inserted into the Notebook PC. 17 CPU Compartment The CPU compartment contains a socket for additional memory installation. The spring loaded latch automatically locks the battery pack when L inserted. Moving this manual. Battery Pack The battery pack is ...
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... wireless data communication with USB, will replace Parallel, IDE, SCSI, and EIDE ports. The interface IEEE1394 has a bandwidth of Notebook PC expansion options such as memory cards, ISDN, SCSI, Smart Cards, and wireless network adapters. The socket supports 32-bit CardBus. Small offices can handle up to 4 Mbits/sec. It is...
... wireless data communication with USB, will replace Parallel, IDE, SCSI, and EIDE ports. The interface IEEE1394 has a bandwidth of Notebook PC expansion options such as memory cards, ISDN, SCSI, Smart Cards, and wireless network adapters. The socket supports 32-bit CardBus. Small offices can handle up to 4 Mbits/sec. It is...
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4. Using the Notebook PC Pointing Device Optical Drive PC Card (PCMCIA) Socket Modem and Network Connections IR Wireless Communication AC Power System Battery Power System Power Management Modes System Memory Expansion Hard Disk Drive Upgrades Processor Upgrades 37
4. Using the Notebook PC Pointing Device Optical Drive PC Card (PCMCIA) Socket Modem and Network Connections IR Wireless Communication AC Power System Battery Power System Power Management Modes System Memory Expansion Hard Disk Drive Upgrades Processor Upgrades 37
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... meet a wide range of any controller. The CardBus socket is equipped with CardBus broader and faster data pathway, it can be used in memory/flash cards, fax/modems, networking adapters, SCSI adapters, MPEG I or type II PC cards. Since the Notebook PC is backward-compatible with... size of function, communication, and data storage expansion options. Smart Media Card (SM) Multimedia Card (MMC) Secure Digital Card (SD) Memory Stick (MS) Memory Stick Select Memory Stick Duo (with type I /II decoder cards, Smart Cards, and even wireless modem or LAN cards. PC cards come in a ...
... meet a wide range of any controller. The CardBus socket is equipped with CardBus broader and faster data pathway, it can be used in memory/flash cards, fax/modems, networking adapters, SCSI adapters, MPEG I or type II PC cards. Since the Notebook PC is backward-compatible with... size of function, communication, and data storage expansion options. Smart Media Card (SM) Multimedia Card (MMC) Secure Digital Card (SD) Memory Stick (MS) Memory Stick Select Memory Stick Duo (with type I /II decoder cards, Smart Cards, and even wireless modem or LAN cards. PC cards come in a ...
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... and will be shown. But the actual figure varies depending on the icon for remaining power information. Move your general work habits, the CPU, system memory size, and the size of the display panel. STD requires a small amount of working power.
... and will be shown. But the actual figure varies depending on the icon for remaining power information. Move your general work habits, the CPU, system memory size, and the size of the display panel. STD requires a small amount of working power.
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...100 up to 100MB/sec and PIO mode 4 up to 80GB. Processor Upgrades This Notebook PC features an upgradable processor for upgrades. Additional memory will increase application performance by decreasing hard disk access. Enhanced IDE drives provide a reliable, fast, and cost-effective mass storage solution in... during transit may damage the hard disk drive. WARNING! There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is dropped. Hard Disk Drive Upgrades Hard disk drives have higher capacities and operate at much faster speeds than floppy disk drives and...
...100 up to 100MB/sec and PIO mode 4 up to 80GB. Processor Upgrades This Notebook PC features an upgradable processor for upgrades. Additional memory will increase application performance by decreasing hard disk access. Enhanced IDE drives provide a reliable, fast, and cost-effective mass storage solution in... during transit may damage the hard disk drive. WARNING! There is no hardware or software (including BIOS) setup required after the memory is dropped. Hard Disk Drive Upgrades Hard disk drives have higher capacities and operate at much faster speeds than floppy disk drives and...
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... both. The USB version is compatible with all computers using the USB port. Wireless LAN (USB) 57 Wireless LAN (Cardbus Card) USB Flash Memory (Optional) A USB flash memory device can replace the slow 1.44MB floppy disk by with up to complement your Notebook PC. Wireless LAN Cardbus Card or USB (Optional) The...
... both. The USB version is compatible with all computers using the USB port. Wireless LAN (USB) 57 Wireless LAN (Cardbus Card) USB Flash Memory (Optional) A USB flash memory device can replace the slow 1.44MB floppy disk by with up to complement your Notebook PC. Wireless LAN Cardbus Card or USB (Optional) The...
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.... will reboot your computer. Bus master IDE driver and bus master IDE hard disk drives are built into the computer's read-only memory. It interprets and executes program commands and processes data stored in IDE access and waiting for power savings, thermal management, and reducing ... device name used to /from "Start | Shut Down..." BIOS parameters can be updated using Windows 95 or later, selecting "Restart" from the memory without interrupting the CPU. A byte is a special set of routines that affect how the computer transfers data between computer components, such as printers...
.... will reboot your computer. Bus master IDE driver and bus master IDE hard disk drives are built into the computer's read-only memory. It interprets and executes program commands and processes data stored in IDE access and waiting for power savings, thermal management, and reducing ... device name used to /from "Start | Shut Down..." BIOS parameters can be updated using Windows 95 or later, selecting "Restart" from the memory without interrupting the CPU. A byte is a special set of routines that affect how the computer transfers data between computer components, such as printers...
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.... A Appendix IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) IDE devices integrate the drive control circuitry directly on the drive itself, eliminating the need for a separate adapter card (in memory/flash cards, fax/modems, networking adapters, SCSI adapters, MPEG I/II decoder cards, and even wireless modem or LAN cards. PC cards come in the case...
.... A Appendix IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) IDE devices integrate the drive control circuitry directly on the drive itself, eliminating the need for a separate adapter card (in memory/flash cards, fax/modems, networking adapters, SCSI adapters, MPEG I/II decoder cards, and even wireless modem or LAN cards. PC cards come in the case...
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...The Notebook PC enters Suspend when the system remains idle for a specified amount of architecture transfers data through the POST, a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests. System Disk A system disk contains the core file of an operating system and is stopped and ...RAM), EDO DRAM (Extended Data Output DRAM), SDRAM (Synchronous DRAM). The POST checks system memory, the motherboard circuitry, the display, the keyboard, the diskette drive, and other I/O devices. RAM (Random Access Memory) There are attached physically without a hub in between, a crossover twisted-pair is in ...
...The Notebook PC enters Suspend when the system remains idle for a specified amount of architecture transfers data through the POST, a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests. System Disk A system disk contains the core file of an operating system and is stopped and ...RAM), EDO DRAM (Extended Data Output DRAM), SDRAM (Synchronous DRAM). The POST checks system memory, the motherboard circuitry, the display, the keyboard, the diskette drive, and other I/O devices. RAM (Random Access Memory) There are attached physically without a hub in between, a crossover twisted-pair is in ...
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... 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS AI Lifestyle features 1-4 1.3.3 ASUS Special features 1-5 1.3.4 ASUS Intelligent Overclocking features 1-6 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 Installing the heatsink and fan 2-8 2.4 System memory 2-11 2.4.1 Overview 2-11 2.4.2 Memory configurations 2-11 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM 2-15...
... 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS AI Lifestyle features 1-4 1.3.3 ASUS Special features 1-5 1.3.4 ASUS Intelligent Overclocking features 1-6 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 Installing the heatsink and fan 2-8 2.4 System memory 2-11 2.4.1 Overview 2-11 2.4.2 Memory configurations 2-11 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM 2-15...
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... Using the dual function power switch 3-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility 4-1 4.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 4-4 4.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 4-5 4.1.4 Updating the BIOS 4-6 4.1.5 Saving the current BIOS file 4-8 4.1.6 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 4-9 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-10 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 4-11 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-... 4-14 4.3.2 System Date 4-14 4.3.3 Legacy Diskette A 4-14 4.3.4 Primary IDE Master/Slave 4-15 4.3.5 SATA 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 4-17 4.3.6 HDD SMART Monitoring 4-18 4.3.7 Installed Memory 4-18 iv
... Using the dual function power switch 3-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility 4-1 4.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 4-4 4.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 4-5 4.1.4 Updating the BIOS 4-6 4.1.5 Saving the current BIOS file 4-8 4.1.6 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 4-9 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-10 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 4-11 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-... 4-14 4.3.2 System Date 4-14 4.3.3 Legacy Diskette A 4-14 4.3.4 Primary IDE Master/Slave 4-15 4.3.5 SATA 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 4-17 4.3.6 HDD SMART Monitoring 4-18 4.3.7 Installed Memory 4-18 iv
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... system 5-1 5.2 Support CD information 5-1 5.2.1 Running the support CD 5-1 5.2.2 Drivers menu 5-2 5.2.3 Utilities menu 5-3 5.2.4 Make Disk menu 5-4 5.2.5 Manuals menu 5-5 5.2.6 ASUS Contact information 5-6 Contents 4.3.8 Usable Memory 4-18 4.4 Advanced menu 4-19 4.4.1 JumperFree Configuration 4-19 4.4.2 AI NET2 4-22 4.4.3 PEG Link Mode 4-22 4.4.4 CPU Configuration 4-23 4.4.5 Chipset 4-27 4.4.6 PCIPnP 4-...4-38 4.6.3 Hard Disk Drives 4-38 4.6.4 CDROM Drives 4-38 4.6.5 Boot Settings Configuration 4-39 4.6.6 Security 4-40 4.7 Tools menu 4-42 4.7.1 ASUS Music Alarm 4-42...
... system 5-1 5.2 Support CD information 5-1 5.2.1 Running the support CD 5-1 5.2.2 Drivers menu 5-2 5.2.3 Utilities menu 5-3 5.2.4 Make Disk menu 5-4 5.2.5 Manuals menu 5-5 5.2.6 ASUS Contact information 5-6 Contents 4.3.8 Usable Memory 4-18 4.4 Advanced menu 4-19 4.4.1 JumperFree Configuration 4-19 4.4.2 AI NET2 4-22 4.4.3 PEG Link Mode 4-22 4.4.4 CPU Configuration 4-23 4.4.5 Chipset 4-27 4.4.6 PCIPnP 4-...4-38 4.6.3 Hard Disk Drives 4-38 4.6.4 CDROM Drives 4-38 4.6.5 Boot Settings Configuration 4-39 4.6.6 Security 4-40 4.7 Tools menu 4-42 4.7.1 ASUS Music Alarm 4-42...
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... the rear panel) AI Nap AI Gear Advanced Thermal Design - four on the next page) xi M2N-E specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Storage High Definition Audio USB ASUS AI Lifestyle features LAN Socket AM2 for up to two Ultra DMA 133/100/66/33 devices -... 6 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors support six Serial ATA devices - ASUS Fanless Design: Heat-pipe Thermal solution ASUS Crystal Sound - Supports up to 8 GB system memory 1 x PCI Express x16 slot 1 x PCI Express x4 slot 2 x PCI Express x1 slots 3 x PCI 2.2 ...
... the rear panel) AI Nap AI Gear Advanced Thermal Design - four on the next page) xi M2N-E specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Storage High Definition Audio USB ASUS AI Lifestyle features LAN Socket AM2 for up to two Ultra DMA 133/100/66/33 devices -... 6 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors support six Serial ATA devices - ASUS Fanless Design: Heat-pipe Thermal solution ASUS Crystal Sound - Supports up to 8 GB system memory 1 x PCI Express x16 slot 1 x PCI Express x4 slot 2 x PCI Express x1 slots 3 x PCI 2.2 ...
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...in RAID 0, 1, 0+1, 5 and JBOD. This high speed interface is the ideal solution to 12.8 GB/s. DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory that features data transfer rates of 800/667/533 MHz to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of up to enhance hard ...features point‑to 2-13 for your system memory to boost system performance, eliminating bottlenecks with peak bandwidths of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Latest processor technology The motherboard comes with a 940-pin AM2 socket that ...
...in RAID 0, 1, 0+1, 5 and JBOD. This high speed interface is the ideal solution to 12.8 GB/s. DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory that features data transfer rates of 800/667/533 MHz to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of up to enhance hard ...features point‑to 2-13 for your system memory to boost system performance, eliminating bottlenecks with peak bandwidths of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Latest processor technology The motherboard comes with a 940-pin AM2 socket that ...
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...the CPU loading and dynamically overclocks the CPU speed only when needed. Precision Tweaker This feature allows you to fine tune the CPU/memory voltage and gradually increase the Front Side Bus (FSB) and PCI Express frequency at 1MHz increment to conveniently store or load multiple ...BIOS settings. AI NOS™ (Non-Delay Overclocking System) ASUS Non-delay Overclocking System™ (NOS) is a technology that allows users to achieve maximum system performance. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in the CMOS or ...
...the CPU loading and dynamically overclocks the CPU speed only when needed. Precision Tweaker This feature allows you to fine tune the CPU/memory voltage and gradually increase the Front Side Bus (FSB) and PCI Express frequency at 1MHz increment to conveniently store or load multiple ...BIOS settings. AI NOS™ (Non-Delay Overclocking System) ASUS Non-delay Overclocking System™ (NOS) is a technology that allows users to achieve maximum system performance. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in the CMOS or ...
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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 2-20 ASUS M2N-E
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 2-20 ASUS M2N-E