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Contents Notices vi Safety information vii M2N-MX specifications summary viii Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Special features 1-2 1.1.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.1.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-4 1.2 Before you proceed 1-5 1.3 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.3.1 Motherboard layout 1-6 1.3.2 Placement direction 1-7 1.3.3 Screw holes 1-7 1.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-8 1.4.1 Installing the CPU 1-8 1.4.2 Installing the heatsink and fan 1-10 1.5 System memory 1-12 1.5.1 Overview 1-12 1.5.2 Memory configurations 1-...
Contents Notices vi Safety information vii M2N-MX specifications summary viii Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Special features 1-2 1.1.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.1.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-4 1.2 Before you proceed 1-5 1.3 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.3.1 Motherboard layout 1-6 1.3.2 Placement direction 1-7 1.3.3 Screw holes 1-7 1.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-8 1.4.1 Installing the CPU 1-8 1.4.2 Installing the heatsink and fan 1-10 1.5 System memory 1-12 1.5.1 Overview 1-12 1.5.2 Memory configurations 1-...
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... using , contact your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. The symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates...before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to the correct voltage in your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from connectors,...
... using , contact your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. The symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates...before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to the correct voltage in your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from connectors,...
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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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...management technology allowing easy RAID configuration (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, RAID 5, and JBOD) for details. AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology The motherboard supports the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology, which is based on 64-bit architecture. The dual-channel DDR2 architecture doubles the bandwidth of your... un-buffered DDR2 800 memory support and AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology. 1.1 Special features 1.1.1 Product highlights Latest processor technology The motherboard supports AMD socket AM2 single-core Athlon 64/ Sempron and dual-core Athlon 64 X2/Athlon 64 FX processors with peak bandwidths ...
...management technology allowing easy RAID configuration (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, RAID 5, and JBOD) for details. AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology The motherboard supports the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology, which is based on 64-bit architecture. The dual-channel DDR2 architecture doubles the bandwidth of your... un-buffered DDR2 800 memory support and AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology. 1.1 Special features 1.1.1 Product highlights Latest processor technology The motherboard supports AMD socket AM2 single-core Athlon 64/ Sempron and dual-core Athlon 64 X2/Athlon 64 FX processors with peak bandwidths ...
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... next-generation SATA hard drives based on USB 2.0. USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from all your experience! The onboard NVIDIA®... gamers. USB 2.0 is software compatible with USB 1.1. MP3 playback, home theatre, advanced gaming, VOIP and more, and never worry - ASUS M2N-MX 1- PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect technology that speeds up to enhance your audio - PCI Express features point‑to a fast...
... next-generation SATA hard drives based on USB 2.0. USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from all your experience! The onboard NVIDIA®... gamers. USB 2.0 is software compatible with USB 1.1. MP3 playback, home theatre, advanced gaming, VOIP and more, and never worry - ASUS M2N-MX 1- PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect technology that speeds up to enhance your audio - PCI Express features point‑to a fast...
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... before removing or plugging in soft-off mode. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to indicate that lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before you install... on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with a standby power LED that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. R M2N-MX M2N-MX Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS M2N-MX 1-
... before removing or plugging in soft-off mode. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to indicate that lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before you install... on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with a standby power LED that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. R M2N-MX M2N-MX Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS M2N-MX 1-
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Do not overtighten the screws! Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 1.3.3 Screw holes Place six (6) screws into the chassis in the correct orientation. Doing so can damage the motherboard. 1.3.2 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis R M2N-MX ASUS M2N-MX 1- The edge with external ports goes to the chassis.
Do not overtighten the screws! Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 1.3.3 Screw holes Place six (6) screws into the chassis in the correct orientation. Doing so can damage the motherboard. 1.3.2 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis R M2N-MX ASUS M2N-MX 1- The edge with external ports goes to the chassis.
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...CPU fits in completely. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction Make sure you use a CPU is lifted up to prevent bending the connectors on the motherboard. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to a 90°-100° angle. Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, ...and damaging the CPU! 1.4.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU. 1. 1.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a 940-pin AM2 socket designed for the AMD Opteron™ processor. R M2N-MX M2N-MX CPU Socket M2 2. The AM2 socket has a different pinout from the 940-pin socket designed for the AMD ...
...CPU fits in completely. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction Make sure you use a CPU is lifted up to prevent bending the connectors on the motherboard. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to a 90°-100° angle. Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, ...and damaging the CPU! 1.4.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU. 1. 1.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a 940-pin AM2 socket designed for the AMD Opteron™ processor. R M2N-MX M2N-MX CPU Socket M2 2. The AM2 socket has a different pinout from the 940-pin socket designed for the AMD ...
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... triangle matches the socket corner with the heatsink package. 7. ASUS M2N-MX 1- The lever clicks on the motherboard. Position the CPU above the socket such that came with a small triangle. 4. PWR_FAN Rotation +12V GND R M2N-MX CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM M2N-MX Fan Connectors Do not forget to plug this connector.
... triangle matches the socket corner with the heatsink package. 7. ASUS M2N-MX 1- The lever clicks on the motherboard. Position the CPU above the socket such that came with a small triangle. 4. PWR_FAN Rotation +12V GND R M2N-MX CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM M2N-MX Fan Connectors Do not forget to plug this connector.
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.... Make sure that a Thermal Interface Material is properly applied 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 you install the heatsink and fan assembly...CPU, making sure that the heatsink fits properly on the retention module base. • The retention module base is already installed on the motherboard upon purchase. • You do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.4.2 Installing the ...
.... Make sure that a Thermal Interface Material is properly applied 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 you install the heatsink and fan assembly...CPU, making sure that the heatsink fits properly on the retention module base. • The retention module base is already installed on the motherboard upon purchase. • You do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.4.2 Installing the ...
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... DIMM_A2 DIMM_B2 128 Pins R M2N-MX 112 Pins M2N-MX 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 1.5.2 Memory configurations You may install 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB unbuffered/non-ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. 1.5 System memory 1.5.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double...
... DIMM_A2 DIMM_B2 128 Pins R M2N-MX 112 Pins M2N-MX 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 1.5.2 Memory configurations You may install 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB unbuffered/non-ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. 1.5 System memory 1.5.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double...
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For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you would like to work under Windows® XP 32-bit version OS. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus. We recommend that you install less than 3 GB system memory if you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. You may ....intel.com/support/motherboards/server/sb/cs-016594.htm 32-bit 64-bit Windows® 2000 Advanced Server Windows® Server 2003 Enterprise Edition Windows® Server 2003 Standard x64 Edition Windows® XP Professtional x64 Edition Windows® Server 2003 Enterprise x64 Edition ASUS M2N-MX 1-13 The excess...
For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you would like to work under Windows® XP 32-bit version OS. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus. We recommend that you install less than 3 GB system memory if you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. You may ....intel.com/support/motherboards/server/sb/cs-016594.htm 32-bit 64-bit Windows® 2000 Advanced Server Windows® Server 2003 Enterprise Edition Windows® Server 2003 Standard x64 Edition Windows® XP Professtional x64 Edition Windows® Server 2003 Enterprise x64 Edition ASUS M2N-MX 1-13 The excess...
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... DIMM is keyed with a notch so that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket. 1 3. 1.5.3 Installing a DIMM Make sure to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Align a DIMM on the socket such that it flips out with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips.
... DIMM is keyed with a notch so that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket. 1 3. 1.5.3 Installing a DIMM Make sure to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Align a DIMM on the socket such that it flips out with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips.
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... chassis). 3. Assign an IRQ to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Secure the card to do so may need to the tables on the system and change the...installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with the screw you removed earlier. 6. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. ASUS M2N-MX 1-15 See Chapter 2 for later use . The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that you intend to use ....
... chassis). 3. Assign an IRQ to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Secure the card to do so may need to the tables on the system and change the...installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with the screw you removed earlier. 6. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. ASUS M2N-MX 1-15 See Chapter 2 for later use . The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that you intend to use ....
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...* IRQ holder for PCI steering* PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port* Numeric Data Processor Primary IDE Channel Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 A B C D used - -
...* IRQ holder for PCI steering* PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port* Numeric Data Processor Primary IDE Channel Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 A B C D used - -
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... specifications. The following figure shows a network card installed on the PCI Express x1 slot. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard has supports PCI Express x16 graphic cards that comply with PCI specifications. ASUS M2N-MX 1-17 1.8.3 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards...
... specifications. The following figure shows a network card installed on the PCI Express x1 slot. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard has supports PCI Express x16 graphic cards that comply with PCI specifications. ASUS M2N-MX 1-17 1.8.3 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards...
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... Master Black or gray Slave • Pin 20 on the Ultra DMA cable connector. 2. Connect the blue connector to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of device(s) Cable connector - PRI_IDE R M2N-MX M2N-MX IDE Connector PIN1 NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on each Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable: blue...
... Master Black or gray Slave • Pin 20 on the Ultra DMA cable connector. 2. Connect the blue connector to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of device(s) Cable connector - PRI_IDE R M2N-MX M2N-MX IDE Connector PIN1 NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on each Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable: blue...
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...motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the system chassis. Only CPU Fan connector supports Q-Fan function. Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors. 4. These are not jumpers! R M2N-MX... CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM M2N-MX CPU Fan Connector 5. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. +5V SPDIFOUT GND...
...motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the system chassis. Only CPU Fan connector supports Q-Fan function. Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors. 4. These are not jumpers! R M2N-MX... CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM M2N-MX CPU Fan Connector 5. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. +5V SPDIFOUT GND...