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...installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 1- 1.1 Welcome! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and the latest technologies, making it , check the items in the ... missing, contact your motherboard package for the 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!
...installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 1- 1.1 Welcome! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and the latest technologies, making it , check the items in the ... missing, contact your motherboard package for the 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!
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.... See page 2-23 and 2-27 for details. The S/PDIF technology turns your computer into the NVIDIA® nForce™ 500 SLI™ chipset to meet your Internet, LAN, and file sharing requirements. See page 2-22 for details. See page 2-22 and ...Superior Quality Audio C-Media CM6501 onboard 8-channel superior audio CODEC transfers audio signal over USB bus and is software compatible with USB 1.1. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 1- USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from the 12...
.... See page 2-23 and 2-27 for details. The S/PDIF technology turns your computer into the NVIDIA® nForce™ 500 SLI™ chipset to meet your Internet, LAN, and file sharing requirements. See page 2-22 for details. See page 2-22 and ...Superior Quality Audio C-Media CM6501 onboard 8-channel superior audio CODEC transfers audio signal over USB bus and is software compatible with USB 1.1. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 1- USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from the 12...
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...that reside the CPU, power, Northbridge and Southbridge. This unique adapter eliminates the trouble of buying a replacement BIOS chip. 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... quick and accurate. See page 2-33 for details. ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly adjusts the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to the system loading to dissipate heat in one complete module. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 1- See page 4-9 for details. See page 4-5 ...
...that reside the CPU, power, Northbridge and Southbridge. This unique adapter eliminates the trouble of buying a replacement BIOS chip. 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... quick and accurate. See page 2-33 for details. ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly adjusts the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to the system loading to dissipate heat in one complete module. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 1- See page 4-9 for details. See page 4-5 ...
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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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... or change any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with a standby power 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 handling components to avoid damaging them due to static...
... or change any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with a standby power 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 handling components to avoid damaging them due to static...
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ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2- 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 24.5cm (9.6in) PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard KBPWR ATX12V SPDIF_O1 CPU_FAN Socket AM2 DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64 ...,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 CLRTC...
ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2- 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 24.5cm (9.6in) PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard KBPWR ATX12V SPDIF_O1 CPU_FAN Socket AM2 DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64 ...,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 CLRTC...
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Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it is in place. When the CPU is locked. 6. 3. Position the CPU above the socket such that it fits in place, push down the socket lever to indicate that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with the heatsink package. Gold triangle Small triangle 5. The lever clicks on the side tab to secure the CPU. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2- Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that came with a small triangle. 4.
Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it is in place. When the CPU is locked. 6. 3. Position the CPU above the socket such that it fits in place, push down the socket lever to indicate that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with the heatsink package. Gold triangle Small triangle 5. The lever clicks on the side tab to secure the CPU. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2- Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions 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. 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. Push down the retention bracket lock on the retention mechanism to secure the heatsink and fan to the retention module base. 3. 2. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2- Align the other end of the retention bracket to the module base.
Attach one end of the retention bracket (near the retention bracket lock) to the retention module base. 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. Push down the retention bracket lock on the retention mechanism to secure the heatsink and fan to the retention module base. 3. 2. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2- Align the other end of the retention bracket to the module base.
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... DIMM_B1 DIMM_A2 Populated - - - 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...DIMM. Populated - Recommended Memory Configurations Mode Single-Channel Dual-channel (1) Dual-channel (2) DIMM_A1 - Populated Populated DIMM_B2 - Populated ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2-11 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (...
... DIMM_B1 DIMM_A2 Populated - - - 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...DIMM. Populated - Recommended Memory Configurations Mode Single-Channel Dual-channel (1) Dual-channel (2) DIMM_A1 - Populated Populated DIMM_B2 - Populated ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2-11 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (...
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... the retaining clips. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 2 1 DDR2 DIMM notch ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2-13 The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 2 3 DDR2 DIMM notch Unlocked retaining clip • A DDR2...
... the retaining clips. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 2 1 DDR2 DIMM notch ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2-13 The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 2 3 DDR2 DIMM notch Unlocked retaining clip • A DDR2...
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...; DS JM388Q643A-6 ••• SS T6UA512C5 ••• DS T6UB1GC5 ••• SS TB3D2667C58S ••• DS TB4D2667C58D ••• ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2-15
...; DS JM388Q643A-6 ••• SS T6UA512C5 ••• DS T6UB1GC5 ••• SS TB3D2667C58S ••• DS TB4D2667C58D ••• ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2-15
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... do not need to use . 4. See Chapter 4 for the expansion card. Assign an IRQ to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2-17 Align the card connector with the screw you intend to install expansion cards. When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers...
... do not need to use . 4. See Chapter 4 for the expansion card. Assign an IRQ to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2-17 Align the card connector with the screw you intend to install expansion cards. When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers...
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See page 2-26 for details on the NVIDIA SLI™ technology feature. 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 x16 graphics card x8 PCIE x16_2 (...; mode. 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 pages 2-28 and 2-29 for details. • See chapter 6 for details. • Due to chipset limitation, the black PCI Express x16 (PCIEX16_2) slot ...
See page 2-26 for details on the NVIDIA SLI™ technology feature. 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 x16 graphics card x8 PCIE x16_2 (...; mode. 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 pages 2-28 and 2-29 for details. • See chapter 6 for details. • Due to chipset limitation, the black PCI Express x16 (PCIEX16_2) slot ...
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..., the system would not power up the computer from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to wake up feature. 2. M2N-PLUS SLI ® KBPWR 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB M2N-PLUS SLI Keyboard power setting ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2-21 Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up the computer when...
..., the system would not power up the computer from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to wake up feature. 2. M2N-PLUS SLI ® KBPWR 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB M2N-PLUS SLI Keyboard power setting ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2-21 Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up the computer when...
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.... Connect the IR receiver ONLY to USB port 1 and 2, which support remote control function. Center/Subwoofer port (orange). This port connects the center/subwoofer speakers. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2-23 Microphone port (pink). 9. Side Speaker Out 6-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer - Side Speaker Out 8-channel Line In Front Speaker...
.... Connect the IR receiver ONLY to USB port 1 and 2, which support remote control function. Center/Subwoofer port (orange). This port connects the center/subwoofer speakers. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2-23 Microphone port (pink). 9. Side Speaker Out 6-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer - Side Speaker Out 8-channel Line In Front Speaker...
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...; SATA2 SATA4 SATA2 SATA4 GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND RSATA_TXN4 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 If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set to PIN 1. See section 4.4.4 Onboard Device...
...; SATA2 SATA4 SATA2 SATA4 GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND RSATA_TXN4 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 If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set to PIN 1. See section 4.4.4 Onboard Device...
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...module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2-27 These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC M2N-PLUS SLI ® ASAP USB56 USB78 USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC GND USB_P9...these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. M2N-PLUS SLI ® TPA2GND TPB2+12V GND TPA2+ GND TPB2+ +12V IE1394_2 1 M2N-PLUS SLI IEEE 1394a connector The IEEE 1394a module is for USB 2.0 ports. IEEE 1394a port connector (...
...module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2-27 These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC M2N-PLUS SLI ® ASAP USB56 USB78 USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC GND USB_P9...these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. M2N-PLUS SLI ® TPA2GND TPB2+12V GND TPA2+ GND TPB2+ +12V IE1394_2 1 M2N-PLUS SLI IEEE 1394a connector The IEEE 1394a module is for USB 2.0 ports. IEEE 1394a port connector (...
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... I /O module cable to connect the 4-pin ATX +12 V power plug; AGND +5VA BLINE_OUT_R BLINE_OUT_L M2N-PLUS SLI ® FP_AUDIO MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L M2N-PLUS SLI Front panel audio connector 10. Internal audio connector (4-pin CD) These connectors allow you use a power supply.... • Use of a PSU with a higher power output is inadequate. 9. M2N-PLUS SLI ® CD (black) Right Audio Channel Ground Ground Left Audio Channel M2N-PLUS SLI Internal audio connector ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2-29 The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is...
... I /O module cable to connect the 4-pin ATX +12 V power plug; AGND +5VA BLINE_OUT_R BLINE_OUT_L M2N-PLUS SLI ® FP_AUDIO MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L M2N-PLUS SLI Front panel audio connector 10. Internal audio connector (4-pin CD) These connectors allow you use a power supply.... • Use of a PSU with a higher power output is inadequate. 9. M2N-PLUS SLI ® CD (black) Right Audio Channel Ground Ground Left Audio Channel M2N-PLUS SLI Internal audio connector ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2-29 The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is...
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...is for the chassis-mounted reset button for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. M2N-PLUS SLI ® SPEAKER PANEL Speaker Ground Ground +5V Ground Reset Ground PWR RESET PWRSW PLED PLEDPLED+ IDE_LEDIDE_LED+ IDE_LED * Requires an ATX...RESET) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2-31 M2N-PLUS SLI System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED.
...is for the chassis-mounted reset button for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. M2N-PLUS SLI ® SPEAKER PANEL Speaker Ground Ground +5V Ground Reset Ground PWR RESET PWRSW PLED PLEDPLED+ IDE_LEDIDE_LED+ IDE_LED * Requires an ATX...RESET) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2-31 M2N-PLUS SLI System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED.
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Chapter summary 3 3.1 Starting up for the first time 3-1 3.2 Turning off the computer 3-2 ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition
Chapter summary 3 3.1 Starting up for the first time 3-1 3.2 Turning off the computer 3-2 ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition