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Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide viii M2N-LR 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 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 Onboard LED 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 2-5 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-7 2.3.1 Installing the CPU 2-7 2.3.2 Installing the heatsink and...
Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide viii M2N-LR 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 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 Onboard LED 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 2-5 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-7 2.3.1 Installing the CPU 2-7 2.3.2 Installing the heatsink and...
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Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using the product, make sure all cables are ... electronic products. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in municipal waste. Check local regulations for the devices are unplugged before the...
Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using the product, make sure all cables are ... electronic products. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in municipal waste. Check local regulations for the devices are unplugged before the...
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... products. Refer to perform when installing system components. viii 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 motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2:...not part of the support CD that may have to the ASUS contact information. 2. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that comes with the motherboard package. How this guide This user guide contains the information ...
... products. Refer to perform when installing system components. viii 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 motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2:...not part of the support CD that may have to the ASUS contact information. 2. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that comes with the motherboard package. How this guide This user guide contains the information ...
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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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... for buying an ASUS® M2N-LR Series motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. Before you for six devices I/O shield ASUS motherboard support CD User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! ASUS M2N-LR Series 1- 1.1 Welcome...
... for buying an ASUS® M2N-LR Series motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. Before you for six devices I/O shield ASUS motherboard support CD User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! ASUS M2N-LR Series 1- 1.1 Welcome...
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... the bandwidth of your diverse computing needs, increased office productivity, and enhanced digital media experience. PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect technology that features data transfer rates of 800/667/533 MHz to meet the... interconnections between devices and allows higher clockspeeds by carrying data in packets. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Latest processor technology The motherboard comes with a 940-pin AM2 socket that allows you to select the best RAID solution using IDE or Serial ATA devices....
... the bandwidth of your diverse computing needs, increased office productivity, and enhanced digital media experience. PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect technology that features data transfer rates of 800/667/533 MHz to meet the... interconnections between devices and allows higher clockspeeds by carrying data in packets. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Latest processor technology The motherboard comes with a 940-pin AM2 socket that allows you to select the best RAID solution using IDE or Serial ATA devices....
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.... The NVIDIA® CK8-04 SLI allows RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, JBOD, and RAID 5 configuration for a cool and quiet operating environment. ASUS M2N-LR Series 1- Zero Channel RAID (ZCR) solution (M2N-LR/SATA model only) The motherboard supports the optional Zero Channel RAID card in PCI-X for a multi-RAID solution using IDE or Serial ATA devices. These...
.... The NVIDIA® CK8-04 SLI allows RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, JBOD, and RAID 5 configuration for a cool and quiet operating environment. ASUS M2N-LR Series 1- Zero Channel RAID (ZCR) solution (M2N-LR/SATA model only) The motherboard supports the optional Zero Channel RAID card in PCI-X for a multi-RAID solution using IDE or Serial ATA devices. These...
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This protection eliminates the need to your system with customizable boot logos. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.3.2 ASUS Special features CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you to restore the original BIOS data from the support CD in the motherboard allows you to personalize and add style to buy a replacement ROM chip. ASUS MyLogo2™ This new feature present in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted.
This protection eliminates the need to your system with customizable boot logos. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.3.2 ASUS Special features CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you to restore the original BIOS data from the support CD in the motherboard allows you to personalize and add style to buy a replacement ROM chip. ASUS MyLogo2™ This new feature present in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted.
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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 2-7 2.4 System memory 2-12 2.5 Expansion slots 2-14 2.6 Jumpers 2-17 2.7 Connectors 2-21 ASUS M2N-LR Series
Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-7 2.4 System memory 2-12 2.5 Expansion slots 2-14 2.6 Jumpers 2-17 2.7 Connectors 2-21 ASUS M2N-LR Series
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..., place it on them. • Whenever you uninstall any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. M2N-LR/SATA ® SB_PWR1 M2N-LR/SATA Onboard LED ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS M2N-LR Series 2- The green LED lights up to indicate that the .... • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any motherboard component. This is a reminder that the ATX power supply is detached from the wall socket before touching...
..., place it on them. • Whenever you uninstall any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. M2N-LR/SATA ® SB_PWR1 M2N-LR/SATA Onboard LED ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS M2N-LR Series 2- The green LED lights up to indicate that the .... • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any motherboard component. This is a reminder that the ATX power supply is detached from the wall socket before touching...
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...M2N-LR/SATA ® Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 2.2.2 Screw holes Place nine (9) screws into it into the chassis in the correct orientation. Doing so can cause you place it . 2.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard,... of your chassis 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 holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. The edge with external ports goes to the...
...M2N-LR/SATA ® Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 2.2.2 Screw holes Place nine (9) screws into it into the chassis in the correct orientation. Doing so can cause you place it . 2.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard,... of your chassis 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 holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. The edge with external ports goes to the...
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2.2.3 Motherboard layout M2N-LR Model COM1 PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard LANUSB12 24.5cm (9.6in) KBPWR1 FM_CPU1 M2N-LR SuperI/O PSUSMB1 DDR2 DIMM_B2 (64 bit,240-pin module) ATXPWR1 ATX12V1 DDR2 DIMM_A2 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64 bit,240-pin module) ... REAR_FAN1 PCI4 FLOPPY1 AUX_PANEL1 SB_PWR1 BPSMB1 USB78 COM2 USB56 USB34 NVIDIA MCP55P PRI_IDE1 ASMB3 SATA1 SATA3 SATA 5 SATA2 SATA4 SATA6 FRNT_FAN2 FRNT_FAN1 30.5cm (12in) ASUS M2N-LR Series 2-
2.2.3 Motherboard layout M2N-LR Model COM1 PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard LANUSB12 24.5cm (9.6in) KBPWR1 FM_CPU1 M2N-LR SuperI/O PSUSMB1 DDR2 DIMM_B2 (64 bit,240-pin module) ATXPWR1 ATX12V1 DDR2 DIMM_A2 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64 bit,240-pin module) ... REAR_FAN1 PCI4 FLOPPY1 AUX_PANEL1 SB_PWR1 BPSMB1 USB78 COM2 USB56 USB34 NVIDIA MCP55P PRI_IDE1 ASMB3 SATA1 SATA3 SATA 5 SATA2 SATA4 SATA6 FRNT_FAN2 FRNT_FAN1 30.5cm (12in) ASUS M2N-LR Series 2-
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... use a CPU is lifted up to a 90º angle. ASUS M2N-LR Series 2- DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to a 90º angle; Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to prevent bending the connectors on the motherboard. otherwise, the CPU will not fit in only one...
... use a CPU is lifted up to a 90º angle. ASUS M2N-LR Series 2- DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to a 90º angle; Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to prevent bending the connectors on the motherboard. otherwise, the CPU will not fit in only one...
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... 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 a Thermal Interface Material is already installed on... the motherboard upon purchase. • You do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. Make sure that the heatsink fits properly on the retention module base. • The retention module base is properly applied to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. ASUS M2N-LR Series 2- ...
... 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 a Thermal Interface Material is already installed on... the motherboard upon purchase. • You do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. Make sure that the heatsink fits properly on the retention module base. • The retention module base is properly applied to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. ASUS M2N-LR Series 2- ...
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ASUS M2N-LR Series 2-11 Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. • This connector is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. 5. M2N-LR/SATA ® CPU_FAN1 FANOUT4 FANPWR2 GND CPU_FAN2 GND FANPWR2 FANOUT4 M2N-LR/SATA CPU Fan Connectors • Do not forget to the 3-pin CPU fan connector. When the fan and heatsink assembly is backward compatible to connect the CPU fan connector!
ASUS M2N-LR Series 2-11 Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. • This connector is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. 5. M2N-LR/SATA ® CPU_FAN1 FANOUT4 FANPWR2 GND CPU_FAN2 GND FANPWR2 FANOUT4 M2N-LR/SATA CPU Fan Connectors • Do not forget to the 3-pin CPU fan connector. When the fan and heatsink assembly is backward compatible to connect the CPU fan connector!
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DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to the DDR2 800 Qualified Vendors List at the ASUS web site. 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information Refer to prevent installation on a DDR DIMM socket. A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a...) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: M2N-LR/SATA ® 128 Pins 112 Pins DIMM_B2 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_A1 M2N-LR/SATA 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and...
DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to the DDR2 800 Qualified Vendors List at the ASUS web site. 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information Refer to prevent installation on a DDR DIMM socket. A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a...) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: M2N-LR/SATA ® 128 Pins 112 Pins DIMM_B2 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_A1 M2N-LR/SATA 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and...
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... removing DIMMs or other system components. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 2 1 DDR2 DIMM notch ASUS M2N-LR Series 2-13 Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. •...
... removing DIMMs or other system components. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 2 1 DDR2 DIMM notch ASUS M2N-LR Series 2-13 Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. •...
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Failure to the tables on the next page. 3. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the riser card slot. 6. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is completely seated on ... to the card. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that came with the screw you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Turn on BIOS setup. 2.
Failure to the tables on the next page. 3. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the riser card slot. 6. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is completely seated on ... to the card. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that came with the screw you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Turn on BIOS setup. 2.