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... Configuration 4-19 4.4.2 CPU Configuration 4-21 4.4.3 PCIPnP 4-24 4.4.4 Onboard Device Configuration 4-24 4.4.5 SLI Configuration 4-28 4.5 Power menu 4-29 4.5.1 ACPI Suspend Type [S1&S3 4-29 4.5.2 ACPI ... ASUS EZ Flash 2 4-39 4.8 Exit menu 4-40 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 Utilities menu 5-3 5.2.4 Make Disk menu 5-5 5.2.5 Manual menu 5-6 5.2.6 ASUS Contact information 5-6 5.2.7 Other information 5-7 5.3 Software information 5-9 5.3.1 ASUS...
... Configuration 4-19 4.4.2 CPU Configuration 4-21 4.4.3 PCIPnP 4-24 4.4.4 Onboard Device Configuration 4-24 4.4.5 SLI Configuration 4-28 4.5 Power menu 4-29 4.5.1 ACPI Suspend Type [S1&S3 4-29 4.5.2 ACPI ... ASUS EZ Flash 2 4-39 4.8 Exit menu 4-40 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 Utilities menu 5-3 5.2.4 Make Disk menu 5-5 5.2.5 Manual menu 5-6 5.2.6 ASUS Contact information 5-6 5.2.7 Other information 5-7 5.3 Software information 5-9 5.3.1 ASUS...
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Contents 5.3.4 ASUS PC Probe II 5-16 5.3.5 ASUS AI Gear 5-22 5.3.6 ASUS AI Nap 5-23 5.3.7 AI Remote 5-24 5.4 Windows® Vista feature 5-32 5.4.1 ASAP (ASUS Accelerated Propeller 5-32 5.5 RAID configurations 5-33 5.5.1 Installing hard disks 5-34 5.5.2 NVIDIA® RAID configurations 5-35 5.6 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-42 Chapter 6: NVIDIA® SLI™ technology support 6.1 Overview 6-1 6.2 Dual graphics card setup 6-2 6.2.1 Installing SLI-ready graphics cards 6-2 6.2.2 Installing the device drivers 6-5 6.2.3 Enabling the multi-GPU feature in Windows 6-5 vi
Contents 5.3.4 ASUS PC Probe II 5-16 5.3.5 ASUS AI Gear 5-22 5.3.6 ASUS AI Nap 5-23 5.3.7 AI Remote 5-24 5.4 Windows® Vista feature 5-32 5.4.1 ASAP (ASUS Accelerated Propeller 5-32 5.5 RAID configurations 5-33 5.5.1 Installing hard disks 5-34 5.5.2 NVIDIA® RAID configurations 5-35 5.6 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-42 Chapter 6: NVIDIA® SLI™ technology support 6.1 Overview 6-1 6.2 Dual graphics card setup 6-2 6.2.1 Installing SLI-ready graphics cards 6-2 6.2.2 Installing the device drivers 6-5 6.2.3 Enabling the multi-GPU feature in Windows 6-5 vi
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Retail version only) AI Remote (Retail version only) User's manual Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update NVIDIA® MediaShield™ RAID Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in x 8.6 in (30.5 cm x 21.8 cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. xiii M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition specifications summary BIOS features Manageability Accessories Support CD Form...
Retail version only) AI Remote (Retail version only) User's manual Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update NVIDIA® MediaShield™ RAID Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in x 8.6 in (30.5 cm x 21.8 cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. xiii M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition specifications summary BIOS features Manageability Accessories Support CD Form...
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... 2-23 and 2-27 for details. See page 5-13 to 5-15 for details. This function can only work under C-Media official driver. S/PDIF digital sound ready The motherboard supports the S/PDIF technology through simple, low-cost, high-bandwidth asynchronous (real-time) data ... provides high-speed and flexible PC connectivity to a wide range of peripherals and devices compliant to provide faster data bandwidth for details. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 1- See page 2-22 and 2-27 for details. USB 2.0 is backward compatible with a Gigabit LAN controller built into a high-...
... 2-23 and 2-27 for details. See page 5-13 to 5-15 for details. This function can only work under C-Media official driver. S/PDIF digital sound ready The motherboard supports the S/PDIF technology through simple, low-cost, high-bandwidth asynchronous (real-time) data ... provides high-speed and flexible PC connectivity to a wide range of peripherals and devices compliant to provide faster data bandwidth for details. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 1- See page 2-22 and 2-27 for details. USB 2.0 is backward compatible with a Gigabit LAN controller built into a high-...
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... BIOS setup. 2. Refer to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Make sure to the tables on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that you may cause you removed earlier. 6. Failure to do not need to the card. Align the card connector with the... hardware settings for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Assign an IRQ to install expansion cards. Install the software drivers for later use . When using PCI cards on the next page. 3. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2-17
... BIOS setup. 2. Refer to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Make sure to the tables on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that you may cause you removed earlier. 6. Failure to do not need to the card. Align the card connector with the... hardware settings for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Assign an IRQ to install expansion cards. Install the software drivers for later use . When using PCI cards on the next page. 3. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2-17
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...an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 4- Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk in case you to manage, ...System (BIOS) setup. 1. Place the support CD in Windows® environment.) 2. The Drivers menu appears. 2. See page 5-3 for details on these utilities. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The ASUS Update utility is copied to : • Save the current BIOS file • Download ...
...an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 4- Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk in case you to manage, ...System (BIOS) setup. 1. Place the support CD in Windows® environment.) 2. The Drivers menu appears. 2. See page 5-3 for details on these utilities. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The ASUS Update utility is copied to : • Save the current BIOS file • Download ...
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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 informtion 5-9 5.4 Windows® Vista feature 5-32 5.5 RAID configurations 5-33 5.6 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-42 ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition
Chapter summary 5 5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support CD information 5-1 5.3 Software informtion 5-9 5.4 Windows® Vista feature 5-32 5.5 RAID configurations 5-33 5.6 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-42 ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition
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... enabled in this chapter for updates. 5.2.1 Running the support CD Place the support CD to change at any time without notice. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 5- Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to avail all motherboard features. 5.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 2000/XP... better compatibility and system stability. 5.2 Support CD information The support CD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to run the CD. Refer to your hardware. • Motherboard ...
... enabled in this chapter for updates. 5.2.1 Running the support CD Place the support CD to change at any time without notice. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 5- Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to avail all motherboard features. 5.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 2000/XP... better compatibility and system stability. 5.2 Support CD information The support CD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to run the CD. Refer to your hardware. • Motherboard ...
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...® nForce® 500 SLI chipset. ASUS AI Remote Installs the ASUS AI Remote driver and application. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. USB 2.0 Driver Installs the Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) driver. 5- Chapter 5: Software support driver and application. NVIDIA nForce Chipset Driver Installs the NVIDIA® Chipset drivers for Drivers Installs all of the drivers through the Installation Wizard. AMD...
...® nForce® 500 SLI chipset. ASUS AI Remote Installs the ASUS AI Remote driver and application. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. USB 2.0 Driver Installs the Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) driver. 5- Chapter 5: Software support driver and application. NVIDIA nForce Chipset Driver Installs the NVIDIA® Chipset drivers for Drivers Installs all of the drivers through the Installation Wizard. AMD...
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... Installs the Corel Snapfire Plus SE software. 5- Chapter 5: Software support The Microsoft DirectX® 9.0 is a multimedia technology that destroys data. ADOBE Acrobat Reader V7.0 Installs the Adobe® Acrobat® ... Copy5 Trial version. DirectX® improves the multimedia features of you computer so you to open, view, and print documents in your computer from the ASUS Superb Software Library CD. Visit the Microsoft website (www.microsoft.com) for updates. You can enjoy watching TV and movies, capturing videos, or playing games...
... Installs the Corel Snapfire Plus SE software. 5- Chapter 5: Software support The Microsoft DirectX® 9.0 is a multimedia technology that destroys data. ADOBE Acrobat Reader V7.0 Installs the Adobe® Acrobat® ... Copy5 Trial version. DirectX® improves the multimedia features of you computer so you to open, view, and print documents in your computer from the ASUS Superb Software Library CD. Visit the Microsoft website (www.microsoft.com) for updates. You can enjoy watching TV and movies, capturing videos, or playing games...
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ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 5- 5.2.4 Make Disk menu The Make Disk menu contains items to create an NVIDIA® Serial ATA RAID driver disk for a 32/64-bit 2000/ XP/Vista system. NVIDIA 32/64bit 2000/XP/Vista SATA RAID Driver Allows you to create the NVIDIA® nForce™ 500-SLI SATA RAID driver disk.
ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 5- 5.2.4 Make Disk menu The Make Disk menu contains items to create an NVIDIA® Serial ATA RAID driver disk for a 32/64-bit 2000/ XP/Vista system. NVIDIA 32/64bit 2000/XP/Vista SATA RAID Driver Allows you to create the NVIDIA® nForce™ 500-SLI SATA RAID driver disk.
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...& Quiet > Cool & Quiet. 3. To launch the Cool 'n' Quiet!™ program: 1. Make sure to view your system loading. Select Programs > ASUS > Cool & Quiet > Cool & Quiet. 2. Launching the Cool 'n' Quiet!™ software The motherboard support CD includes the Cool 'n' Quiet!™ software... the current CPU Frequency and CPU Voltage. 5-12 Chapter 5: Software support • 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...
...& Quiet > Cool & Quiet. 3. To launch the Cool 'n' Quiet!™ program: 1. Make sure to view your system loading. Select Programs > ASUS > Cool & Quiet > Cool & Quiet. 2. Launching the Cool 'n' Quiet!™ software The motherboard support CD includes the Cool 'n' Quiet!™ software... the current CPU Frequency and CPU Voltage. 5-12 Chapter 5: Software support • 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...
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...find the CM6501 Sound Configuration icon on the taskbar. Click to install the C-Media CM6501 Audio Driver from the support CD that one of each speaker to determine the volume. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 5-13 From the taskbar, click on the C-Media icon to display the CM6501 Sound Configuration... use 4-channel, 6-channel or 8-channel speakers for this setup. • C-Media requires Microsoft® Windows® 2000/XP/Vista version. The software provides high quality audio synthesis/rendering, 3D sound positioning, and S/PDIF Out support. Click to perform the speaker test.
...find the CM6501 Sound Configuration icon on the taskbar. Click to install the C-Media CM6501 Audio Driver from the support CD that one of each speaker to determine the volume. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 5-13 From the taskbar, click on the C-Media icon to display the CM6501 Sound Configuration... use 4-channel, 6-channel or 8-channel speakers for this setup. • C-Media requires Microsoft® Windows® 2000/XP/Vista version. The software provides high quality audio synthesis/rendering, 3D sound positioning, and S/PDIF Out support. Click to perform the speaker test.
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... settings for options on changing the acoustic environment. Effect The Effect option allows you to diplay information about the 3D audio engine, audio codec, audio driver version, audio controller, and DirectX version. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 5-15
... settings for options on changing the acoustic environment. Effect The Effect option allows you to diplay information about the 3D audio engine, audio codec, audio driver version, audio controller, and DirectX version. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 5-15
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... is always at a healthy operating condition. Installing PC Probe II To install PC Probe II on the main window right handle. The Drivers installation tab appears if your system and change the utility configuration. Double-click the setup.exe file to complete installation. To launch the... PC Probe II You can start installation. 2. Place the support CD to view the current status of any problem with these components. 5.3.4 ASUS PC Probe II PC Probe II is a utility that monitors the computer's vital components, and detects and alerts you are assured that supports this...
... is always at a healthy operating condition. Installing PC Probe II To install PC Probe II on the main window right handle. The Drivers installation tab appears if your system and change the utility configuration. Double-click the setup.exe file to complete installation. To launch the... PC Probe II You can start installation. 2. Place the support CD to view the current status of any problem with these components. 5.3.4 ASUS PC Probe II PC Probe II is a utility that monitors the computer's vital components, and detects and alerts you are assured that supports this...
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..., removing USB devices such as the ASUS IR receiver from Drivers menu of the Motherboard Support CD package for the first time, and it will start up the PC. • Back I/O differs depending on the environment. ASUS AI Remote ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 5-25 Software Installation Before enjoying the convenience the ASUS AI Remote brings you, you start...
..., removing USB devices such as the ASUS IR receiver from Drivers menu of the Motherboard Support CD package for the first time, and it will start up the PC. • Back I/O differs depending on the environment. ASUS AI Remote ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 5-25 Software Installation Before enjoying the convenience the ASUS AI Remote brings you, you start...
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...configuration: 1. Installing Serial ATA (SATA) hard disks To install the SATA hard disks for a RAID configuration: 1. Refer to section 5.6 Creating a RAID driver disk for detailed information on each drive. Connect the SATA signal cables. 3. If you install an operating system to a selected hard disk drive. Connect the...hard disk as Master/Master or Slave/Slave. 2. Refer to the RAID controllers user manual in a RAID set, copy first the RAID driver from the support CD to a floppy disk before you want to boot the system from a hard disk drive included in the motherboard ...
...configuration: 1. Installing Serial ATA (SATA) hard disks To install the SATA hard disks for a RAID configuration: 1. Refer to section 5.6 Creating a RAID driver disk for detailed information on each drive. Connect the SATA signal cables. 3. If you install an operating system to a selected hard disk drive. Connect the...hard disk as Master/Master or Slave/Slave. 2. Refer to the RAID controllers user manual in a RAID set, copy first the RAID driver from the support CD to a floppy disk before you want to boot the system from a hard disk drive included in the motherboard ...
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... to press the F6 key to locate the driver disk utility. Insert floppy disk to complete the installation. To create a RAID driver disk: 1. To install the RAID driver: 1. Press then insert the floppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing Windows® 2000/XP/ Vista operating system on a hard disk drive that is...
... to press the F6 key to locate the driver disk utility. Insert floppy disk to complete the installation. To create a RAID driver disk: 1. To install the RAID driver: 1. Press then insert the floppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing Windows® 2000/XP/ Vista operating system on a hard disk drive that is...
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... unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum power required by your graphics card driver supports the NVIDIA® SLI™ technology. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 6- Visit the NVIDIA website (www.nvidia.com) for the NVIDIA® SLI™ technology under Windows® Vista™ • Visit the NVIDIA zone website (http://www.nzone.com) for details. •...
... unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum power required by your graphics card driver supports the NVIDIA® SLI™ technology. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 6- Visit the NVIDIA website (www.nvidia.com) for the NVIDIA® SLI™ technology under Windows® Vista™ • Visit the NVIDIA zone website (http://www.nzone.com) for details. •...
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... the nView Desktop Manager window, select the Desktop Management tab. 4. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 6- NVIDIA Settings icon 3. Click the NVIDIA Settings icon on your PCI Express graphics card driver supports the NVIDIA SLI technology. Make sure that came with your graphics cards and the device drivers, enable the Multi‑Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) feature in Windows...
... the nView Desktop Manager window, select the Desktop Management tab. 4. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 6- NVIDIA Settings icon 3. Click the NVIDIA Settings icon on your PCI Express graphics card driver supports the NVIDIA SLI technology. Make sure that came with your graphics cards and the device drivers, enable the Multi‑Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) feature in Windows...