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... Settings Configuration 4-36 4.6.3 Security 4-37 4.7 Exit menu 4-39 Chapter 5: Software support 5.1 Installing an operating 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 Management Software menu 5-3 5.2.4 Utilities menu 5-4 5.2.5 ASUS Contact information 5-5 5.2.6 Other information 5-5 5.3 Software information 5-7 5.3.1 Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology 5-7 5.4 RAID configurations 5-9 5.4.1 Installing hard disks 5-10 5.4.2 NVIDIA® MediaShield RAID configurations 5-11...
... Settings Configuration 4-36 4.6.3 Security 4-37 4.7 Exit menu 4-39 Chapter 5: Software support 5.1 Installing an operating 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 Management Software menu 5-3 5.2.4 Utilities menu 5-4 5.2.5 ASUS Contact information 5-5 5.2.6 Other information 5-5 5.3 Software information 5-7 5.3.1 Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology 5-7 5.4 RAID configurations 5-9 5.4.1 Installing hard disks 5-10 5.4.2 NVIDIA® MediaShield RAID configurations 5-11...
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...connector 1 x IDE connector for two devices 6 x Serial ATA connectors 10 x Serial ATA connectors (M2N-LR/SATA model only) 2 x CPU fan connectors 2 x Front fan connectors 2 x Rear fan connectors 1 x 24-pin ATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12 V power connector 1 x Power supply SMBus connector 1 x Serial port (COM2) 1 x ..., WOR by PME, Chassis intrusion, PXE Power requirement ATX power supply with 24-pin and 4-pin 12V plugs ATX 12V 2.0 compliant Support CD contents Device drivers ASUS Update Utility ASUS Server Web-Based Management (ASWM) Form factor ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm...
...connector 1 x IDE connector for two devices 6 x Serial ATA connectors 10 x Serial ATA connectors (M2N-LR/SATA model only) 2 x CPU fan connectors 2 x Front fan connectors 2 x Rear fan connectors 1 x 24-pin ATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12 V power connector 1 x Power supply SMBus connector 1 x Serial port (COM2) 1 x ..., WOR by PME, Chassis intrusion, PXE Power requirement ATX power supply with 24-pin and 4-pin 12V plugs ATX 12V 2.0 compliant Support CD contents Device drivers ASUS Update Utility ASUS Server Web-Based Management (ASWM) Form factor ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm...
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.... 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. See Chapter 4 for the expansion card. 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information Make sure to the card. Failure to do so ...may cause you may need to use . 4. Align the card connector with the screw you intend to install expansion cards. Install the software drivers for information on the riser card slot. 6. Refer to the chassis with the slot on the riser card and press firmly until the riser card...
.... 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. See Chapter 4 for the expansion card. 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information Make sure to the card. Failure to do so ...may cause you may need to use . 4. Align the card connector with the screw you intend to install expansion cards. Install the software drivers for information on the riser card slot. 6. Refer to the chassis with the slot on the riser card and press firmly until the riser card...
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...; View the BIOS version information. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The ASUS Update utility is copied to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the optical drive. ASUS M2N-LR Series 4- This utility is available in the... support CD that allows you to your system. Place the support CD in Windows® environment. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. 3. The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using this utility. The Drivers menu appears. 2. 4.1.4 ASUS...
...; View the BIOS version information. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The ASUS Update utility is copied to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the optical drive. ASUS M2N-LR Series 4- This utility is available in the... support CD that allows you to your system. Place the support CD in Windows® environment. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. 3. The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using this utility. The Drivers menu appears. 2. 4.1.4 ASUS...
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... cause the system to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. 4.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to malfunction. The driver developer may enable it for the normal operation. CPU Configuration Module Version: 13.05 AGESA Version: 02.06.09 Physical Count: 1 Logical Count : 1 AMD Opteron...
... cause the system to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. 4.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to malfunction. The driver developer may enable it for the normal operation. CPU Configuration Module Version: 13.05 AGESA Version: 02.06.09 Physical Count: 1 Logical Count : 1 AMD Opteron...
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... may cause system to malfunction. Memory Controller Southbridge/MCP55 Configuration Hyper Transport Configuration Memory Options & Information ASUS M2N-LR Series 4-19 Configuration options: [Continuous] [Discrete] Runtime Legacy PSB [Disabled] Enables or disables the generation of PowerNow™ driver in below the 4GB boundary undescribed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] MTRR Mapping [Continuous] Sets the method...
... may cause system to malfunction. Memory Controller Southbridge/MCP55 Configuration Hyper Transport Configuration Memory Options & Information ASUS M2N-LR Series 4-19 Configuration options: [Continuous] [Discrete] Runtime Legacy PSB [Disabled] Enables or disables the generation of PowerNow™ driver in below the 4GB boundary undescribed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] MTRR Mapping [Continuous] Sets the method...
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Chapter summary 5 5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support CD information 5-1 5.3 Software information 5-7 5.4 RAID configurations 5-9 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-18 ASUS M2N-LR Series
Chapter summary 5 5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support CD information 5-1 5.3 Software information 5-7 5.4 RAID configurations 5-9 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-18 ASUS M2N-LR Series
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...motherboard supports Windows® 2000, and Windows® 32/64-bit 2003 operating systems (OS). The contents of the support CD to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for updates. 5.2.1 Running the support CD Place the support CD to run the CD. ASUS M2N-LR... Series 5- The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your OS documentation ...
...motherboard supports Windows® 2000, and Windows® 32/64-bit 2003 operating systems (OS). The contents of the support CD to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for updates. 5.2.1 Running the support CD Place the support CD to run the CD. ASUS M2N-LR... Series 5- The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your OS documentation ...
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...® MediaShield RAID Management Utility. Broadcom 5721 NetXtreme Software Utility Installs the Broadcom 5721 NetXtreme software utility. ATI ES1000 Installs the ATI ES1000 display driver. 5- Chapter 5: Software support AMD Process driver Installs the AMD processor driver. Refer to activate the devices. Install the necessary drivers to the application help file for details. Broadcom 5721...
...® MediaShield RAID Management Utility. Broadcom 5721 NetXtreme Software Utility Installs the Broadcom 5721 NetXtreme software utility. ATI ES1000 Installs the ATI ES1000 display driver. 5- Chapter 5: Software support AMD Process driver Installs the AMD processor driver. Refer to activate the devices. Install the necessary drivers to the application help file for details. Broadcom 5721...
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... a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). 5- Chapter 5: Software support Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. DirectX® improves the multimedia features of you computer so you can enjoy watching TV and movies, capturing videos, or playing games in...computer. ADOBE Acrobat V7.0 Installs the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in your computer screen by installing the ASUS screen saver. ASUS Screen Saver Bring life to open, view, and print documents in Portable Document Format (PDF). The ...
... a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). 5- Chapter 5: Software support Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. DirectX® improves the multimedia features of you computer so you can enjoy watching TV and movies, capturing videos, or playing games in...computer. ADOBE Acrobat V7.0 Installs the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in your computer screen by installing the ASUS screen saver. ASUS Screen Saver Bring life to open, view, and print documents in Portable Document Format (PDF). The ...
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... See section "4.4 Advanced Menu." 3. ASUS M2N-LR Series 5- Go to Advanced -> CPU Configuration -> AMD K8 Cool 'n'Quiet Control and set it to [Enabled]. Click the Power... Click OK to install the Cool 'n' Quiet!™ driver and application before using this feature. ...Make sure to effect settings. From the Power schemes combo list box, select Minimal Power Management. 6. View the online help or readme file that came with the software application for more information. 5.3.1 Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology The motherboard...
... See section "4.4 Advanced Menu." 3. ASUS M2N-LR Series 5- Go to Advanced -> CPU Configuration -> AMD K8 Cool 'n'Quiet Control and set it to [Enabled]. Click the Power... Click OK to install the Cool 'n' Quiet!™ driver and application before using this feature. ...Make sure to effect settings. From the Power schemes combo list box, select Minimal Power Management. 6. View the online help or readme file that came with the software application for more information. 5.3.1 Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology The motherboard...
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...AMD's Cool 'n' Quiet(tm) Technology tab. 5. Click OK to effect settings. • Make sure to install the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!™ driver and application before using this feature. • The AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!™ technology feature works only with the AMD heatsink and fan assembly with ...monitor chip • If you purchased a separate heatsink and fan package, use the ASUS Q-Fan technology feature to automatically adjust the CPU fan speed according to select desired mode. Automatic Mode is the recommended setting. 6. Click the...
...AMD's Cool 'n' Quiet(tm) Technology tab. 5. Click OK to effect settings. • Make sure to install the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!™ driver and application before using this feature. • The AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!™ technology feature works only with the AMD heatsink and fan assembly with ...monitor chip • If you purchased a separate heatsink and fan package, use the ASUS Q-Fan technology feature to automatically adjust the CPU fan speed according to select desired mode. Automatic Mode is the recommended setting. 6. Click the...
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5.4 RAID configurations The motherboard comes with RAID 1 segments whose segments are not yet configured as a RAID set , copy first the RAID driver from the support CD to a floppy disk before you to configure Serial ...new drive for this setup. In some instances, a RAID 10 configuration can sustain multiple simultaneous drive failure. The motherboard supports the following RAID configurations. If one drive to read and write data in parallel, interleaved stacks. This configuration...three or more hard disk drives. If you want to the entire system. ASUS M2N-LR Series 5-
5.4 RAID configurations The motherboard comes with RAID 1 segments whose segments are not yet configured as a RAID set , copy first the RAID driver from the support CD to a floppy disk before you to configure Serial ...new drive for this setup. In some instances, a RAID 10 configuration can sustain multiple simultaneous drive failure. The motherboard supports the following RAID configurations. If one drive to read and write data in parallel, interleaved stacks. This configuration...three or more hard disk drives. If you want to the entire system. ASUS M2N-LR Series 5-
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... on RAID configurations. Installing Serial ATA (SATA) hard disks To install the SATA hard disks for details. 5.4.1 Installing hard disks The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives. See section "5.2.4 Manuals menu." 5-10 Chapter 5: Software support If you want to boot the system from... 3. Connect a SATA power cable to the RAID controllers user manual in a RAID set, copy first the RAID driver from a hard disk drive included in the motherboard support CD for detailed information on each drive. For optimal performance, install identical drives of the same model and capacity...
... on RAID configurations. Installing Serial ATA (SATA) hard disks To install the SATA hard disks for details. 5.4.1 Installing hard disks The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives. See section "5.2.4 Manuals menu." 5-10 Chapter 5: Software support If you want to boot the system from... 3. Connect a SATA power cable to the RAID controllers user manual in a RAID set, copy first the RAID driver from a hard disk drive included in the motherboard support CD for detailed information on each drive. For optimal performance, install identical drives of the same model and capacity...
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...create or browse the contents of the support CD to complete the installation. Write-protect the floppy disk to install third-party SCSI or RAID driver. 2. Due to floppy disk drive. 5. Select Make Disk tab. 3. Insert floppy disk to chipset limitation, the Serial ATA ports supported ... the floppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing Windows® 2000/2003 operating system on a hard disk drive that is included in a RAID set. 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk A floppy disk with RAID driver into the CD-ROM drive. 2. Place the motherboard support CD into the floppy disk ...
...create or browse the contents of the support CD to complete the installation. Write-protect the floppy disk to install third-party SCSI or RAID driver. 2. Due to floppy disk drive. 5. Select Make Disk tab. 3. Insert floppy disk to chipset limitation, the Serial ATA ports supported ... the floppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing Windows® 2000/2003 operating system on a hard disk drive that is included in a RAID set. 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk A floppy disk with RAID driver into the CD-ROM drive. 2. Place the motherboard support CD into the floppy disk ...