User Manual
Page 3
Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide viii M2N-MX SE PLUS specifications summary x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-5 1.4 Before you proceed 1-6 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-7 1.5.1 Motherboard layout 1-7 1.5.2 Placement direction 1-8 1.5.3 Screw holes 1-8 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-9 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-9 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan 1-11 1.7 System memory 1-13 1.7.1 Overview 1-13...
Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide viii M2N-MX SE PLUS specifications summary x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-5 1.4 Before you proceed 1-6 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-7 1.5.1 Motherboard layout 1-7 1.5.2 Placement direction 1-8 1.5.3 Screw holes 1-8 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-9 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-9 1.6.2 Installing the heatsink and fan 1-11 1.7 System memory 1-13 1.7.1 Overview 1-13...
User Manual
Page 10
M2N-MX SE PLUS specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Expansion ...architecture enables simultaneous 32-bit and 64-bit Supports AMD Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology AMD Live!™ Ready *This motherboard supports both AM2+ and AM2 processors, but AM2 processors work at AM2 platform, and AM2+ processors work at AM2...Multi-Streaming and S/PDIF OUT interface PHY 10 / 100 Mbps LAN Supports up to 8 USB 2.0 / 1.1 ports ASUS Q-Fan ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS EZ Flash ASUS MyLogo 8Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0 (continued on the next page...
M2N-MX SE PLUS specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Expansion ...architecture enables simultaneous 32-bit and 64-bit Supports AMD Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology AMD Live!™ Ready *This motherboard supports both AM2+ and AM2 processors, but AM2 processors work at AM2 platform, and AM2+ processors work at AM2...Multi-Streaming and S/PDIF OUT interface PHY 10 / 100 Mbps LAN Supports up to 8 USB 2.0 / 1.1 ports ASUS Q-Fan ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS EZ Flash ASUS MyLogo 8Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0 (continued on the next page...
User Manual
Page 14
... by supporting 2000 / 1600 MT/s HyperTransport Bus, dual-channel un-buffered DDR2 1066 memory and AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology. Before you for the following items. Motherboard ASUS M2N-MX SE PLUS motherboard Cables 1 x Serial ATA signal cables 1 x Serial ATA power cable 1 x Ultra DMA 133 / 100 / 66 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable Accessories I/O shield Application CD Documentation...
... by supporting 2000 / 1600 MT/s HyperTransport Bus, dual-channel un-buffered DDR2 1066 memory and AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology. Before you for the following items. Motherboard ASUS M2N-MX SE PLUS motherboard Cables 1 x Serial ATA signal cables 1 x Serial ATA power cable 1 x Ultra DMA 133 / 100 / 66 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable Accessories I/O shield Application CD Documentation...
User Manual
Page 15
...8209;point serial interconnections between devices and allows higher clockspeeds by carrying data in packets. Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology The motherboard supports next-generation SATA hard drives based on the next generation memory technology. NVIDIA® GeForce™ 6100 GPU and...‑to 1-16 for Serial ATA 3Gb/s. DDR2 memory support This motherboard supports DDR2 1066 memory which monitors system operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and frequency for details. ASUS M2N-MX SE PLUS 1- This high speed interface is software compatible with existing PCI specifications...
...8209;point serial interconnections between devices and allows higher clockspeeds by carrying data in packets. Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology The motherboard supports next-generation SATA hard drives based on the next generation memory technology. NVIDIA® GeForce™ 6100 GPU and...‑to 1-16 for Serial ATA 3Gb/s. DDR2 memory support This motherboard supports DDR2 1066 memory which monitors system operation and automatically adjusts CPU voltage and frequency for details. ASUS M2N-MX SE PLUS 1- This high speed interface is software compatible with existing PCI specifications...
User Manual
Page 17
... present in line with customizable boot logos. See page 2-31 for details. ASUS M2N-MX SE PLUS 1- See page 2-3 for details. This is in the motherboard allows you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. ASUS EZ Flash With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to personalize and add style to safeguard consumers' health...
... present in line with customizable boot logos. See page 2-31 for details. ASUS M2N-MX SE PLUS 1- See page 2-3 for details. This is in the motherboard allows you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. ASUS EZ Flash With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to personalize and add style to safeguard consumers' health...
User Manual
Page 18
...off or the power cord is switched off mode. R M2N-MX SE PLUS SB_PWR ON Standby Power M2N-MX SE PLUS Onboard LED OFF Powered Off 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to ...as the power supply case, before removing or plugging in any component, place it on them. • Whenever you uninstall any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable...
...off or the power cord is switched off mode. R M2N-MX SE PLUS SB_PWR ON Standby Power M2N-MX SE PLUS Onboard LED OFF Powered Off 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to ...as the power supply case, before removing or plugging in any component, place it on them. • Whenever you uninstall any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable...
User Manual
Page 19
... AM2+ PARALLEL PORT VGA USB34 PS2_USBPW1-4 LAN_USB12 Attansic F2 R CHA_ FAN AUDIO Super I/O 8Mb BIOS CD CPU_FAN M2N-MX SE PLUS PCIEX16 CLRTC CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power SB_PWR PCI1 Nvidia MCP61P PRI_IDE SATA2 SATA1 ALC662 SPDIF_OUT AAFP PCI2 FLOPPY USB56 USBPW5-8 SPEAKER USB78 F_PANEL AM2+ socket is backward compatible with AM2 socket. ASUS M2N-MX SE PLUS 1-
... AM2+ PARALLEL PORT VGA USB34 PS2_USBPW1-4 LAN_USB12 Attansic F2 R CHA_ FAN AUDIO Super I/O 8Mb BIOS CD CPU_FAN M2N-MX SE PLUS PCIEX16 CLRTC CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power SB_PWR PCI1 Nvidia MCP61P PRI_IDE SATA2 SATA1 ALC662 SPDIF_OUT AAFP PCI2 FLOPPY USB56 USBPW5-8 SPEAKER USB78 F_PANEL AM2+ socket is backward compatible with AM2 socket. ASUS M2N-MX SE PLUS 1-
User Manual
Page 20
Do not overtighten the screws! 1.5.2 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 SE PLUS 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 1.5.3 Screw holes Place six (6) screws into the chassis in the correct orientation. Doing so can damage the motherboard. The edge with external ports goes to the chassis.
Do not overtighten the screws! 1.5.2 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 SE PLUS 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 1.5.3 Screw holes Place six (6) screws into the chassis in the correct orientation. Doing so can damage the motherboard. The edge with external ports goes to the chassis.
User Manual
Page 21
DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the motherboard. Locate the CPU socket on the socket and damaging the CPU! R M2N-MX SE PLUS M2N-MX SE PLUS CPU Socket AM2+ 2. Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up .../ Athlon™ 64 / Athlon™ FX / Sempron™ processor. ASUS M2N-MX SE PLUS 1- AM2+ socket is backward compatible with a 940-pin AM2+ socket designed for the AMD Opteron™ processor. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with AM2 socket. 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU. ...
DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the motherboard. Locate the CPU socket on the socket and damaging the CPU! R M2N-MX SE PLUS M2N-MX SE PLUS CPU Socket AM2+ 2. Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up .../ Athlon™ 64 / Athlon™ FX / Sempron™ processor. ASUS M2N-MX SE PLUS 1- AM2+ socket is backward compatible with a 940-pin AM2+ socket designed for the AMD Opteron™ processor. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with AM2 socket. 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU. ...
User Manual
Page 22
... the motherboard. Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with the heatsink package. 7. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! R M2N-MX SE PLUS CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND M2N-MX SE PLUS...
... the motherboard. Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with the heatsink package. 7. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! R M2N-MX SE PLUS CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND M2N-MX SE PLUS...
User Manual
Page 23
ASUS M2N-MX SE PLUS 1-11 Follow these steps to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. Make sure that you install the heatsink and fan assembly. If the instructions in this section do not have to remove the retention module base when installing the CPU or installing other motherboard components. ... 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. CPU Fan CPU Heatsink Retention Module Base Retention...
ASUS M2N-MX SE PLUS 1-11 Follow these steps to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. Make sure that you install the heatsink and fan assembly. If the instructions in this section do not have to remove the retention module base when installing the CPU or installing other motherboard components. ... 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. CPU Fan CPU Heatsink Retention Module Base Retention...
User Manual
Page 25
1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for dual-channel model. ASUS M2N-MX SE PLUS 1-13 A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but ... DIMM_A1 Populated - The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 128 Pins 112 Pins R M2N-MX SE PLUS M2N-MX SE PLUS 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install identical DIMMs...
1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for dual-channel model. ASUS M2N-MX SE PLUS 1-13 A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but ... DIMM_A1 Populated - The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 128 Pins 112 Pins R M2N-MX SE PLUS M2N-MX SE PLUS 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install identical DIMMs...
User Manual
Page 29
... to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. • The DDR2 DIMM sockets do so may cause severe damage to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Align a DIMM on the socket. 3. ASUS M2N-MX SE PLUS 1-17 Unlock a DIMM...
... to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. • The DDR2 DIMM sockets do so may cause severe damage to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Align a DIMM on the socket. 3. ASUS M2N-MX SE PLUS 1-17 Unlock a DIMM...
User Manual
Page 31
Standard interrupt assignments IRQ Priority Standard Function 0 1 System Timer 1 2 Keyboard Controller 2 - IRQ assignments for ISA or PCI devices. ASUS M2N-MX SE PLUS 1-19 used - - - - Re-direct to IRQ#9 3 11 IRQ holder for PCI steering* 4 12 Communications Port (COM1)*...Compatible Mouse Port* 13 8 Numeric Data Processor 14 9 Primary IDE Channel 15 10 Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 A B C D used - - otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system ...
Standard interrupt assignments IRQ Priority Standard Function 0 1 System Timer 1 2 Keyboard Controller 2 - IRQ assignments for ISA or PCI devices. ASUS M2N-MX SE PLUS 1-19 used - - - - Re-direct to IRQ#9 3 11 IRQ holder for PCI steering* 4 12 Communications Port (COM1)*...Compatible Mouse Port* 13 8 Numeric Data Processor 14 9 Primary IDE Channel 15 10 Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 A B C D used - - otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system ...
User Manual
Page 37
... Ultra DMA 133/100/66/33 signal cable. PRI_IDE R M2N-MX SE PLUS M2N-MX SE PLUS IDE Connector ASUS M2N-MX SE PLUS 1-25 There are three connectors on the Ultra DMA cable connector. If any device jumper is for Ultra DMA 133/100/66/33 IDE devices. Connect the blue connector to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of device(s) Master...
... Ultra DMA 133/100/66/33 signal cable. PRI_IDE R M2N-MX SE PLUS M2N-MX SE PLUS IDE Connector ASUS M2N-MX SE PLUS 1-25 There are three connectors on the Ultra DMA cable connector. If any device jumper is for Ultra DMA 133/100/66/33 IDE devices. Connect the blue connector to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of device(s) Master...
User Manual
Page 39
...(s). Only CPU Fan connector supports Q-Fan function. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. +5V SPDIFOUT GND R M2N-MX SE PLUS SPDIF_OUT M2N-MX SE PLUS Digital Audio Connector ASUS M2N-MX SE PLUS 1-27 4. CPU and Chassis Fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans...
...(s). Only CPU Fan connector supports Q-Fan function. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. +5V SPDIFOUT GND R M2N-MX SE PLUS SPDIF_OUT M2N-MX SE PLUS Digital Audio Connector ASUS M2N-MX SE PLUS 1-27 4. CPU and Chassis Fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans...
User Manual
Page 40
...+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC R M2N-MX SE PLUS USB56 1 USB78 1 USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND M2N-MX SE PLUS USB 2.0 Connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to 480 Mbps connection speed. The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. 7. R M2N-MX SE PLUS CD (black) Right Audio Channel Ground Ground Left Audio Channel M2N-MX SE PLUS Internal Audio Connector 1-28 Chapter ... stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card. Doing so will damage the motherboard! USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports.
...+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC R M2N-MX SE PLUS USB56 1 USB78 1 USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND M2N-MX SE PLUS USB 2.0 Connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to 480 Mbps connection speed. The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately. 7. R M2N-MX SE PLUS CD (black) Right Audio Channel Ground Ground Left Audio Channel M2N-MX SE PLUS Internal Audio Connector 1-28 Chapter ... stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card. Doing so will damage the motherboard! USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports.
User Manual
Page 41
...definition pin definition AGND PRESENSE# MIC2_JD HP_HD AGND NC NC NC R M2N-MX SE PLUS AAFP MIC2_L MIC2_R Line out_R NC Line out_L MIC2_L MIC2_R HP_R Jack_Sense HP_L M2N-MX SE PLUS Front Panel Audio Connector • We recommend that supports either High ...M2N-MX SE PLUS SPEAKER 1 +5V GND GND Speaker Out M2N-MX SE PLUS Speaker Out Connector ASUS M2N-MX SE PLUS 1-29 If you want to connect a High Definition front panel audio module to [HD Audio]. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for details. 9. 8. Connect one end of the motherboard...
...definition pin definition AGND PRESENSE# MIC2_JD HP_HD AGND NC NC NC R M2N-MX SE PLUS AAFP MIC2_L MIC2_R Line out_R NC Line out_L MIC2_L MIC2_R HP_R Jack_Sense HP_L M2N-MX SE PLUS Front Panel Audio Connector • We recommend that supports either High ...M2N-MX SE PLUS SPEAKER 1 +5V GND GND Speaker Out M2N-MX SE PLUS Speaker Out Connector ASUS M2N-MX SE PLUS 1-29 If you want to connect a High Definition front panel audio module to [HD Audio]. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for details. 9. 8. Connect one end of the motherboard...
User Manual
Page 47
b. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash utility The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you rename the BIOS file to display the following. To update the BIOS using a DOS‑based utility. When the correct... M2PLUSSE.ROM. Make sure that contains the BIOS file to go through the long process of booting from the Windows® desktop, then select Computer. ASUS M2N-MX SE PLUS 2- The EZ Flash utility is built-in the BIOS chip so it is no floppy disk in the floppy disk. A "M2PLUSSE.ROM not found ! ...
b. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash utility The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you rename the BIOS file to display the following. To update the BIOS using a DOS‑based utility. When the correct... M2PLUSSE.ROM. Make sure that contains the BIOS file to go through the long process of booting from the Windows® desktop, then select Computer. ASUS M2N-MX SE PLUS 2- The EZ Flash utility is built-in the BIOS chip so it is no floppy disk in the floppy disk. A "M2PLUSSE.ROM not found ! ...