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Contents Notices...vii Safety information viii About this guide ix M2N-Plus SLI Vista Editionspecifications summary xi 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 AI Lifestyle features 1-4 1.3.3 ASUS Special features 1-5 1.3.4 ASUS features and the supporting OS 1-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 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 2-4 2.3 Central Processing...
Contents Notices...vii Safety information viii About this guide ix M2N-Plus SLI Vista Editionspecifications summary xi 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 AI Lifestyle features 1-4 1.3.3 ASUS Special features 1-5 1.3.4 ASUS features and the supporting OS 1-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 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 2-4 2.3 Central Processing...
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... Out interface VIA 1394 controller supports 2 x 1394a ports Supports up to 8 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (four at x8 mode ASUS two-slot thermal design NVIDIA® nForce® 500 SLI™ MCP supports: - 2 x IDE connectors for AMD Athlon™ 64 FX / AMD Athlon™ 64 X2...Supports up to 8 GB system memory 2 x PCI Express™ x16 slots with external Attansic PHY - M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Scalable Link Interface (SLI™) Storage LAN Audio IEEE 1394a USB 2.0 Socket AM2 for four Ultra DMA133/100/66/33 devices ...
... Out interface VIA 1394 controller supports 2 x 1394a ports Supports up to 8 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (four at x8 mode ASUS two-slot thermal design NVIDIA® nForce® 500 SLI™ MCP supports: - 2 x IDE connectors for AMD Athlon™ 64 FX / AMD Athlon™ 64 X2...Supports up to 8 GB system memory 2 x PCI Express™ x16 slots with external Attansic PHY - M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Scalable Link Interface (SLI™) Storage LAN Audio IEEE 1394a USB 2.0 Socket AM2 for four Ultra DMA133/100/66/33 devices ...
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... audio connector CD audio in 24-pin ATX power connector 4-pin ATX 12 V power connector System panel connector (continued on the next page) xii M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition specifications summary ASUS AI Lifestyle features Overclocking features Special features Rear panel I/O ports Internal connectors ASUS AI Lifestyle Vista Edition features: - AI Remote - TPM Support (the module is purchased separately) -
... audio connector CD audio in 24-pin ATX power connector 4-pin ATX 12 V power connector System panel connector (continued on the next page) xii M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition specifications summary ASUS AI Lifestyle features Overclocking features Special features Rear panel I/O ports Internal connectors ASUS AI Lifestyle Vista Edition features: - AI Remote - TPM Support (the module is purchased separately) -
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... 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. M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition specifications summary BIOS features Manageability Accessories Support CD Form factor...
... 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. M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition specifications summary BIOS features Manageability Accessories Support CD Form factor...
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... following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application CD Documentation ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x Serial ATA power cables for buying an ASUS® M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition motherboard! Before you for two devices 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable I/O shield ASUS SLI™ Bridge 1 x ASUS Q-Connector Kit (USB, System panel; ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 1- Thank you start installing the motherboard, and...
... following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application CD Documentation ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x Serial ATA power cables for buying an ASUS® M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition motherboard! Before you for two devices 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable I/O shield ASUS SLI™ Bridge 1 x ASUS Q-Connector Kit (USB, System panel; ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 1- Thank you start installing the motherboard, and...
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See page 2-22 for details. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 1- PCI Express features point‑to meet your...for details. The S/PDIF technology turns your Internet, LAN, and file sharing requirements. USB 2.0 is Microsoft Vista-ready. See page 5-13 to provide faster data bandwidth for details. This high speed interface is software compatible...uses the PCI Express segment to 5-15 for your computer into the NVIDIA® nForce™ 500 SLI™ chipset to ‑point serial interconnections between computers, peripherals, and consumer electronic devices such ...
See page 2-22 for details. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 1- PCI Express features point‑to meet your...for details. The S/PDIF technology turns your Internet, LAN, and file sharing requirements. USB 2.0 is Microsoft Vista-ready. See page 5-13 to provide faster data bandwidth for details. This high speed interface is software compatible...uses the PCI Express segment to 5-15 for your computer into the NVIDIA® nForce™ 500 SLI™ chipset to ‑point serial interconnections between computers, peripherals, and consumer electronic devices such ...
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...See page 4-32 and 4-33 for details. This utility saves users the cost and hassle of plugging in one complete module. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 1- 1.3.3 ASUS Special features Fanless Design Cooling fans, though a popular thermal solution, also come with one cable at a time, making connection ...Update your system with customizable boot logos. This unique adapter eliminates the trouble of buying a replacement BIOS chip. ASUS Q-Connector The ASUS Q-Connector allows you to personalize and add style to dissipate heat in one easy step with noise and malfunction likelihood...
...See page 4-32 and 4-33 for details. This utility saves users the cost and hassle of plugging in one complete module. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 1- 1.3.3 ASUS Special features Fanless Design Cooling fans, though a popular thermal solution, also come with one cable at a time, making connection ...Update your system with customizable boot logos. This unique adapter eliminates the trouble of buying a replacement BIOS chip. ASUS Q-Connector The ASUS Q-Connector allows you to personalize and add style to dissipate heat in one easy step with noise and malfunction likelihood...
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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 2-6 2.4 System memory 2-11 2.5 Expansion slots 2-17 2.6 Jumper 2-20 2.7 Connectors 2-22 ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition
Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-6 2.4 System memory 2-11 2.5 Expansion slots 2-17 2.6 Jumper 2-20 2.7 Connectors 2-22 ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition
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... pad or in the bag that came with a standby power LED. 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. M2N-PLUS SLI ® SB_PWR ON M2N-PLUS SLI Onboard LED Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2- The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings...
... pad or in the bag that came with a standby power LED. 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. M2N-PLUS SLI ® SB_PWR ON M2N-PLUS SLI Onboard LED Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2- The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings...
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...240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B2 (64 bit,240-pin module) SEC_EIDE PRI_EIDE 30.5cm (12.0in) PARALLEL PORT CPU_FAN COM1 1394_USB34 USBPW12 LAN1_USB12 USBPW34 AUDIO2 M2N-PLUS SLI EATXPWR AUDIO1 CD FP_AUDIO PCIEX16_1 SPDIF_OUT PCIEX1_1 PCIEX1_2 VIA VT6308P Super I/O PCIEX16_2 PCI1 PCI2 TPM IE1394_2 ASAP ® nForcNeV® I5D0I0ASLI™ PWR_FAN CHA_FAN ... SATA3 PANEL SB_PWR USBPW56 USBPW78 SATA2 USB78 CHASSIS SATA4 FLOPPY USB56 Refer to 2.7 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2-
...240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B2 (64 bit,240-pin module) SEC_EIDE PRI_EIDE 30.5cm (12.0in) PARALLEL PORT CPU_FAN COM1 1394_USB34 USBPW12 LAN1_USB12 USBPW34 AUDIO2 M2N-PLUS SLI EATXPWR AUDIO1 CD FP_AUDIO PCIEX16_1 SPDIF_OUT PCIEX1_1 PCIEX1_2 VIA VT6308P Super I/O PCIEX16_2 PCI1 PCI2 TPM IE1394_2 ASAP ® nForcNeV® I5D0I0ASLI™ PWR_FAN CHA_FAN ... SATA3 PANEL SB_PWR USBPW56 USBPW78 SATA2 USB78 CHASSIS SATA4 FLOPPY USB56 Refer to 2.7 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2-
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Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it is in place, push down the socket lever to indicate that it fits in place. When the CPU is locked. 6. The lever clicks on the side tab to secure the CPU. 3. Gold triangle Small triangle 5. 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. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2- Position the CPU above the socket such that came with a small triangle. 4.
Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it is in place, push down the socket lever to indicate that it fits in place. When the CPU is locked. 6. The lever clicks on the side tab to secure the CPU. 3. Gold triangle Small triangle 5. 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. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2- Position the CPU above the socket such that came with a small triangle. 4.
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Attach one end of the retention bracket (near the retention bracket lock) to the retention module base. 3. Align the other end of the retention bracket to the retention module base. Push down the retention bracket lock on the retention mechanism to secure the heatsink and fan to the module base. 2. A clicking sound denotes that the fan and heatsink assembly perfectly fits the retention mechanism module base, otherwise you cannot snap the retention bracket in place. Make sure that the retention bracket is in place. 4. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2-
Attach one end of the retention bracket (near the retention bracket lock) to the retention module base. 3. Align the other end of the retention bracket to the retention module base. Push down the retention bracket lock on the retention mechanism to secure the heatsink and fan to the module base. 2. A clicking sound denotes that the fan and heatsink assembly perfectly fits the retention mechanism module base, otherwise you cannot snap the retention bracket in place. Make sure that the retention bracket is in place. 4. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2-
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... (2) DIMM_A1 - DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. Populated Populated DIMM_B2 - Populated - Populated ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2-11 The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: M2N-PLUS SLI ® DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B2 M2N-PLUS SLI 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 2.4.2 Memory configurations...
... (2) DIMM_A1 - DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. Populated Populated DIMM_B2 - Populated - Populated ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2-11 The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: M2N-PLUS SLI ® DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B2 M2N-PLUS SLI 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 2.4.2 Memory configurations...
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... not force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in only one direction. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 2 1 DDR2 DIMM notch ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2-13 To install a DIMM: 1. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. • The DDR2 DIMM sockets do so can cause severe...
... not force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in only one direction. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 2 1 DDR2 DIMM notch ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2-13 To install a DIMM: 1. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. • The DDR2 DIMM sockets do so can cause severe...
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...; DS JM388Q643A-6 ••• SS T6UA512C5 ••• DS T6UB1GC5 ••• SS TB3D2667C58S ••• DS TB4D2667C58D ••• ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2-15 HYB18T256800AF3 D6408TEBGGL3U D6408TEBGGL3U HYB18T256800AF3S HYB18T512160AF-3S HYB18T512800AF3S HYB18T256800AF3S(ECC) HYB18T512800AF3S(ECC) HYB18T512800AF3S(ECC) HYB18T512800BF3S(ECC) HYB18T512160BF-3S HYB18T512800BF3S HYB18T512800BF3S ZCE6K4T51083QC K4T51163QC-ZCE6 K4T51083QC ZCE6K4T51083QC...
...; DS JM388Q643A-6 ••• SS T6UA512C5 ••• DS T6UB1GC5 ••• SS TB3D2667C58S ••• DS TB4D2667C58D ••• ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2-15 HYB18T256800AF3 D6408TEBGGL3U D6408TEBGGL3U HYB18T256800AF3S HYB18T512160AF-3S HYB18T512800AF3S HYB18T256800AF3S(ECC) HYB18T512800AF3S(ECC) HYB18T512800AF3S(ECC) HYB18T512800BF3S(ECC) HYB18T512160BF-3S HYB18T512800BF3S HYB18T512800BF3S ZCE6K4T51083QC K4T51163QC-ZCE6 K4T51083QC ZCE6K4T51083QC...
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... an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Make sure to the card. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. Refer to use . 4. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2-17
... an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Make sure to the card. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. Refer to use . 4. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2-17
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...;-ready PCI Express x16 graphic cards that you provide sufficient power when running NVIDIA® SLI™ mode. Mode Non-SLI mode Dual-graphics card in SLI mode PCIE x16_1 (Blue) slot Card Type Speed PCIe x16 graphics card x16 PCIe x16 graphics card x8 PCIe ...specifications. PCIe x16 graphics card x8 Other PCIe devices x8, x4, x1 Two identical NVIDIA® SLI™ Edition graphics cards at x8, x8 speed ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2-19 See page 2-26 for details on the NVIDIA SLI™ technology feature. See pages 2-28 and 2-29 for details. • See chapter 6 for...
...;-ready PCI Express x16 graphic cards that you provide sufficient power when running NVIDIA® SLI™ mode. Mode Non-SLI mode Dual-graphics card in SLI mode PCIE x16_1 (Blue) slot Card Type Speed PCIe x16 graphics card x16 PCIe x16 graphics card x8 PCIe ...specifications. PCIe x16 graphics card x8 Other PCIe devices x8, x4, x1 Two identical NVIDIA® SLI™ Edition graphics cards at x8, x8 speed ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2-19 See page 2-26 for details on the NVIDIA SLI™ technology feature. See pages 2-28 and 2-29 for details. • See chapter 6 for...
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... system running in reduced power mode). otherwise, the system would not power up feature. M2N-PLUS SLI ® KBPWR 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB M2N-PLUS SLI Keyboard power setting ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2-21 This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 1A on... whether under normal condition or in the BIOS. See section 4.5.3 APM Configuration. M2N-PLUS SLI ® USBPW12 2 1 +5V (Default) 3 2 +5VSB USBPW34 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) USBPW56 USBPW78 12 23 M2N-PLUS SLI USB device wake-up +5V (Default) +5VSB • The USB device...
... system running in reduced power mode). otherwise, the system would not power up feature. M2N-PLUS SLI ® KBPWR 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB M2N-PLUS SLI Keyboard power setting ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2-21 This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 1A on... whether under normal condition or in the BIOS. See section 4.5.3 APM Configuration. M2N-PLUS SLI ® USBPW12 2 1 +5V (Default) 3 2 +5VSB USBPW34 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) USBPW56 USBPW78 12 23 M2N-PLUS SLI USB device wake-up +5V (Default) +5VSB • The USB device...
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This 9-pin COM port is for connecting USB 2.0 devices. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2, 3 and 4. Plugging any other serial devices. 13. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2-23 Center/Subwoofer port (orange). Side Speaker Out 6-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer - PS/2 keyboard port (purple). This port connects ...
This 9-pin COM port is for connecting USB 2.0 devices. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2, 3 and 4. Plugging any other serial devices. 13. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2-23 Center/Subwoofer port (orange). Side Speaker Out 6-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer - PS/2 keyboard port (purple). This port connects ...
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... RGSNADTA_RXRGNSN4ADTA_TXP4 RSATA_RXP4 GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RRGSSNAADTTAA__RRXXRRRGPNSSSN22AAADTTTAAA___TTRXXXPNP222 RSATA_RXN2 GND GND GND M2N-PLUS SLI SATA connectors M2N-PLUS SLI SATA connectors ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2-25 M2N-PLUS SLI ® NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the IDE ribbon... or JBOD configuration through the onboard NVIDIA® MediaShield™ controller. SEC_IDE PRI_IDE PIN 1 M2N-PLUS SLI IDE connectors 3. The RAID function of these connectors, enable the RAID Enable item in the SATA Configuration sub-...
... RGSNADTA_RXRGNSN4ADTA_TXP4 RSATA_RXP4 GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RRGSSNAADTTAA__RRXXRRRGPNSSSN22AAADTTTAAA___TTRXXXPNP222 RSATA_RXN2 GND GND GND M2N-PLUS SLI SATA connectors M2N-PLUS SLI SATA connectors ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2-25 M2N-PLUS SLI ® NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the IDE ribbon... or JBOD configuration through the onboard NVIDIA® MediaShield™ controller. SEC_IDE PRI_IDE PIN 1 M2N-PLUS SLI IDE connectors 3. The RAID function of these connectors, enable the RAID Enable item in the SATA Configuration sub-...