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......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 fan 2-9 2.4 System memory...
......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 fan 2-9 2.4 System memory...
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Contents 4.4 Advanced menu 4-18 4.4.1 CPU Configuration 4-18 4.4.2 Chipset 4-19 4.4.3 Onboard Device Configuration 4-24 4.4.4 PCI PnP 4-26 4.4.5 MPS Configuration...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...
Contents 4.4 Advanced menu 4-18 4.4.1 CPU Configuration 4-18 4.4.2 Chipset 4-19 4.4.3 Onboard Device Configuration 4-24 4.4.4 PCI PnP 4-26 4.4.5 MPS Configuration...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...
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M2N-LR specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Storage USB DUAL LAN Socket AM2 for AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 /AMD Athlon™ 64 /AMD Athlon™ ...
M2N-LR specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Storage USB DUAL LAN Socket AM2 for AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 /AMD Athlon™ 64 /AMD Athlon™ ...
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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 ... (COM1) 2 x LAN (RJ-45) ports USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x Parallel port (LPT1) 1 x VGA port Special features ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 (boot from CD-ROM) ASUS MyLogo2 ASUS EZ Flash BIOS features 8 MB AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.3 Manageability WOL by PME, WOR by PME...
...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 ... (COM1) 2 x LAN (RJ-45) ports USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x Parallel port (LPT1) 1 x VGA port Special features ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 (boot from CD-ROM) ASUS MyLogo2 ASUS EZ Flash BIOS features 8 MB AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.3 Manageability WOL by PME, WOR by PME...
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...using IDE or Serial ATA devices. Dual Gigabit LAN solution The motherboard comes with dual Gigabit LAN controllers to provide faster data bandwidth for your wired or wireless Internet, LAN, and file sharing requirements. ASUS M2N-LR Series 1- USB 2.0 is backward compatible with dual-RAID functionality that... the best RAID solution using Serial ATA 300 hard disk drives. AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology The motherboard supports the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology, which monitors system operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and frequency for a cool and quiet operating environment.
...using IDE or Serial ATA devices. Dual Gigabit LAN solution The motherboard comes with dual Gigabit LAN controllers to provide faster data bandwidth for your wired or wireless Internet, LAN, and file sharing requirements. ASUS M2N-LR Series 1- USB 2.0 is backward compatible with dual-RAID functionality that... the best RAID solution using Serial ATA 300 hard disk drives. AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology The motherboard supports the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology, which monitors system operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and frequency for a cool and quiet operating environment.
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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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CPU sockets 2. PCI slot 5. CPU fan pin selection (3-pin FM_CPU1, FM_CPU_2) 6. PS/2 mouse port (green) 2. ZCR slot Jumper 1. BIOS Recovery (3-pin RECOVERY1) 7. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 8. Gigabit LAN controller setting (3-pin .../2 keyboard port (purple) Page 2-7 2-12 2-15 2-16 2-16 Page 2-17 2-18 2-18 2-19 2-19 2-20 2-20 Page 2-21 2-21 2-21 2-21 2-21 2-21 2-21 2-21 ASUS M2N-LR Series 2- VGA port 6. LAN 2 (RJ-45) port 4. 2.2.4 Layout contents Slots 1. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR1) 3. PCI Express x16 slot 4. LAN 1 (RJ-45) port 5. VGA Graphics controller...
CPU sockets 2. PCI slot 5. CPU fan pin selection (3-pin FM_CPU1, FM_CPU_2) 6. PS/2 mouse port (green) 2. ZCR slot Jumper 1. BIOS Recovery (3-pin RECOVERY1) 7. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 8. Gigabit LAN controller setting (3-pin .../2 keyboard port (purple) Page 2-7 2-12 2-15 2-16 2-16 Page 2-17 2-18 2-18 2-19 2-19 2-20 2-20 Page 2-21 2-21 2-21 2-21 2-21 2-21 2-21 2-21 ASUS M2N-LR Series 2- VGA port 6. LAN 2 (RJ-45) port 4. 2.2.4 Layout contents Slots 1. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR1) 3. PCI Express x16 slot 4. LAN 1 (RJ-45) port 5. VGA Graphics controller...
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... IDE connector (40-pin PRI_IDE) 3. USB connector (10-pin USB34, USB56, USB78) 7. Power Supply SMBus connector (5-pin PSUSMB1) 10. ATX power connectors (24-pin ATXPWR1, 4-pin ATX12V) 9. System panel auxiliary connector (20-pin AUX_PANEL1) 11. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1,... SATA2, SATA3 SATA4, SATA5, SATA6) 4. CPU Front and Rear fan connectors (3-pin CPU_FAN1/2, FRONT_FAN1/2, REAR_FAN1/2) 5 Backplane SMBus connector (6-1 pin BPSMB1) 6. System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1...
... IDE connector (40-pin PRI_IDE) 3. USB connector (10-pin USB34, USB56, USB78) 7. Power Supply SMBus connector (5-pin PSUSMB1) 10. ATX power connectors (24-pin ATXPWR1, 4-pin ATX12V) 9. System panel auxiliary connector (20-pin AUX_PANEL1) 11. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1,... SATA2, SATA3 SATA4, SATA5, SATA6) 4. CPU Front and Rear fan connectors (3-pin CPU_FAN1/2, FRONT_FAN1/2, REAR_FAN1/2) 5 Backplane SMBus connector (6-1 pin BPSMB1) 6. System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1...
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... use a CPU is lifted up to prevent bending the connectors on the motherboard. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to a 90º angle. Locate the CPU socket on the socket and damaging the CPU! 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Socket lever Make sure that the socket lever is designed for the AM2 socket. ASUS M2N-LR Series 2-
... use a CPU is lifted up to prevent bending the connectors on the motherboard. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to a 90º angle. Locate the CPU socket on the socket and damaging the CPU! 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Socket lever Make sure that the socket lever is designed for the AM2 socket. ASUS M2N-LR Series 2-
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Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it is in place. Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that came with a small triangle. 4. 3. Gold triangle Small triangle 5. When the CPU is locked. 6. The lever clicks on the side tab to indicate that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with the heatsink package. 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information Position the CPU above the socket such that it fits in place, push down the socket lever to secure the CPU.
Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it is in place. Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that came with a small triangle. 4. 3. Gold triangle Small triangle 5. When the CPU is locked. 6. The lever clicks on the side tab to indicate that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with the heatsink package. 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information Position the CPU above the socket such that it fits in place, push down the socket lever to secure the CPU.
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ASUS M2N-LR Series 2- CPU fan CPU heatsink Retention module base Retention bracket Retention bracket lock Your boxed CPU heatsink and fan assembly should come with installation instructions for the CPU, heatsink, and the retention mechanism. If the instructions in this section do not have to remove the retention module base when installing the CPU or installing other motherboard components...
ASUS M2N-LR Series 2- CPU fan CPU heatsink Retention module base Retention bracket Retention bracket lock Your boxed CPU heatsink and fan assembly should come with installation instructions for the CPU, heatsink, and the retention mechanism. If the instructions in this section do not have to remove the retention module base when installing the CPU or installing other motherboard components...
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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. ASUS M2N-LR Series 2-11 5. 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. When the fan and heatsink assembly is backward compatible to connect the CPU fan connector!
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. ASUS M2N-LR Series 2-11 5. 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. When the fan and heatsink assembly is backward compatible to connect the CPU fan connector!
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... re-enter your previous BIOS settings after you to pins 1-2. 4. You can automatically reset parameter settings to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. For system failure due to default values. ASUS M2N-LR Series 2-17 Remove the onboard battery. 3. Reinstall the battery. 5. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Except when...
... re-enter your previous BIOS settings after you to pins 1-2. 4. You can automatically reset parameter settings to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. For system failure due to default values. ASUS M2N-LR Series 2-17 Remove the onboard battery. 3. Reinstall the battery. 5. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Except when...
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... you are using a 4-pin plug. Set these jumpers to enable or disable the onboard ATI ES1000 graphics controller. 4. M2N-LR/SATA ® CPU_FAN1 FANOUT4 FANPWR2 GND CPU_FAN2 GND FANPWR2 FANOUT4 M2N-LR/SATA CPU Fan Connectors ASUS M2N-LR Series 2-19 VGA Graphics controller setting (3-pin VGA_EN1) This jumper allows you to pins 1-2 if you are using a 3-pin...
... you are using a 4-pin plug. Set these jumpers to enable or disable the onboard ATI ES1000 graphics controller. 4. M2N-LR/SATA ® CPU_FAN1 FANOUT4 FANPWR2 GND CPU_FAN2 GND FANPWR2 FANOUT4 M2N-LR/SATA CPU Fan Connectors ASUS M2N-LR Series 2-19 VGA Graphics controller setting (3-pin VGA_EN1) This jumper allows you to pins 1-2 if you are using a 3-pin...
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...M2N-LR/SATA SMBus Connector 2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. • Do not forget to connect the fan cables to connect SMBus (System Management Bus) devices. These are not jumpers! CPU... cooling fans of 350mA~2000mA (24 W max.) or a total of sufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. 4. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! • All fan features the ASUS Smart Fan technology.
...M2N-LR/SATA SMBus Connector 2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. • Do not forget to connect the fan cables to connect SMBus (System Management Bus) devices. These are not jumpers! CPU... cooling fans of 350mA~2000mA (24 W max.) or a total of sufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. 4. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! • All fan features the ASUS Smart Fan technology.
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... 3200+ : 1800 MHz : 1 System Memory Size : 512MB AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory ASUS M2N-LR Series 4-17 SATA2 Secondary Channel [Disabled] Sets the SATA2 Secondary Channel as RAID. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this...
... 3200+ : 1800 MHz : 1 System Memory Size : 512MB AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory ASUS M2N-LR Series 4-17 SATA2 Secondary Channel [Disabled] Sets the SATA2 Secondary Channel as RAID. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this...
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... Incorrect field values can cause the system to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP MPS Configuration USB Configuration Remote Access Configuration Trusted Computing Configure... CPU. 4.4.1 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. CPU Configuration Module Version: 13.05 AGESA Version: 02.06.09 Physical Count: ...
... Incorrect field values can cause the system to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP MPS Configuration USB Configuration Remote Access Configuration Trusted Computing Configure... CPU. 4.4.1 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. CPU Configuration Module Version: 13.05 AGESA Version: 02.06.09 Physical Count: ...
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... Mapping [Continuous] Sets the method used for use of Power State Block for programming CPU MTRRs when 4GB or more memory is installed on the system. 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...
... Mapping [Continuous] Sets the method used for use of Power State Block for programming CPU MTRRs when 4GB or more memory is installed on the system. 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...
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...setup This item allows the cache RAM to change the SouthBridge settings. South Bridge/MCP55 Chipset Configuration CPU/LDT Spread Spectrum PCIE Spread Spectrum SATA Spread Spectrum [Center Spread] [Enabled] [Enabled] CPU Frequency, MHz [200.9] MCP PCI-Express Frequency, MHZ [100] Primary Graphics Adapter [PCI Express... -> PCI] Options Disabled Center Spread Down Spread CPU/LTD Spread Spectrum [Disabled] Sets or disables the processor or Lightning Data Transport (LTD) spread spectrum. L2 Cache BG Scrub...
...setup This item allows the cache RAM to change the SouthBridge settings. South Bridge/MCP55 Chipset Configuration CPU/LDT Spread Spectrum PCIE Spread Spectrum SATA Spread Spectrum [Center Spread] [Enabled] [Enabled] CPU Frequency, MHz [200.9] MCP PCI-Express Frequency, MHZ [100] Primary Graphics Adapter [PCI Express... -> PCI] Options Disabled Center Spread Down Spread CPU/LTD Spread Spectrum [Disabled] Sets or disables the processor or Lightning Data Transport (LTD) spread spectrum. L2 Cache BG Scrub...
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... Configuration The sub-menu allows you to select the primary graphics adapter. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] MCP55(SB) to K8(CPU) Frequency [1000 MHz] Allows you to automatically adjust Hyper Transport frequency. ASUS M2N-LR Series 4-23 Configuration options: [200 MHz] [400 MHz] [600 MHz] [800 MHz] [1000 MHz]. PCI-Express Spread Spectrum [Enabled...
... Configuration The sub-menu allows you to select the primary graphics adapter. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] MCP55(SB) to K8(CPU) Frequency [1000 MHz] Allows you to automatically adjust Hyper Transport frequency. ASUS M2N-LR Series 4-23 Configuration options: [200 MHz] [400 MHz] [600 MHz] [800 MHz] [1000 MHz]. PCI-Express Spread Spectrum [Enabled...