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... 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 Unit (CPU...
... 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 Unit (CPU...
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... • Make sure that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are not damaged. This symbol of electronic products. Safety information Electrical safety ...in any damage, contact your area. viii If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are using an adpater or extension cord. If possible, disconnect all ...
... • Make sure that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are not damaged. This symbol of electronic products. Safety information Electrical safety ...in any damage, contact your area. viii If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are using an adpater or extension cord. If possible, disconnect all ...
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... for product and software updates. 1. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. • Chapter 6: NVIDIA® SLI™ technology support This chapter tells how to perform when installing system components...
... for product and software updates. 1. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. • Chapter 6: NVIDIA® SLI™ technology support This chapter tells how to perform when installing system components...
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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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.../100/66 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable I/O shield ASUS SLI™ Bridge 1 x ASUS Q-Connector Kit (USB, System panel; 1.1 Welcome! The motherboard delivers a host of the above items is damaged or 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! ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 1-
.../100/66 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable I/O shield ASUS SLI™ Bridge 1 x ASUS Q-Connector Kit (USB, System panel; 1.1 Welcome! The motherboard delivers a host of the above items is damaged or 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! ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 1-
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.... With an integrated lowlatency high-bandwidth memory controller and a highly scalable HyperTransport™ technology-based system bus, the motherboard provides a powerful platform for your system memory to boost system performance, eliminating bottlenecks with a 940-pin AM2 socket ... 1: Product introduction NVIDIA® Scalable Link Interface (SLI™) The NVIDIA® Scalable Link Interface (SLI™) technology allows two graphics processing units (GPUs) in a single system. AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology The motherboard supports the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology that...
.... With an integrated lowlatency high-bandwidth memory controller and a highly scalable HyperTransport™ technology-based system bus, the motherboard provides a powerful platform for your system memory to boost system performance, eliminating bottlenecks with a 940-pin AM2 socket ... 1: Product introduction NVIDIA® Scalable Link Interface (SLI™) The NVIDIA® Scalable Link Interface (SLI™) technology allows two graphics processing units (GPUs) in a single system. AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology The motherboard supports the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology that...
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...and consumer electronic devices such as camcorders, VCRs, printers, TVs, and digital cameras. USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from the 12 Mbps ...motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect technology that speeds up to 5-15 for details. This high speed interface is software compatible with USB 1.1. The IEEE 1394a interface allows up the PCI bus. USB 2.0 is Microsoft Vista-ready. See page 2-23 and 2-27 for details. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition...
...and consumer electronic devices such as camcorders, VCRs, printers, TVs, and digital cameras. USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from the 12 Mbps ...motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect technology that speeds up to 5-15 for details. This high speed interface is software compatible with USB 1.1. The IEEE 1394a interface allows up the PCI bus. USB 2.0 is Microsoft Vista-ready. See page 2-23 and 2-27 for details. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition...
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...! The AI Remote also gives you to your destination ASAP. ASAP (ASUS Accelerated Propeller) ASAP gets you with your PC from a distance! TPM Support This motherboard supports the Trusted Platform Module (TPM), which improves system performance under Windows® Vista. Use the ASUS TPM module ONLY. See page 5-22 for a more secure working environment...
...! The AI Remote also gives you to your destination ASAP. ASAP (ASUS Accelerated Propeller) ASAP gets you with your PC from a distance! TPM Support This motherboard supports the Trusted Platform Module (TPM), which improves system performance under Windows® Vista. Use the ASUS TPM module ONLY. See page 5-22 for a more secure working environment...
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...cost and hassle of plugging in the most notably the areas that reside the CPU, power, Northbridge and Southbridge. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 1- See page 4-32 and 4-33 for details. See page 2-33 for details. See page 5-9 and 5-10 for details... solution, also come with customizable boot logos. Simply press the predefined hotkey to address the thermal issues across the motherboard, and most efficient manner. ASUS motherboard's fanless concept is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. This unique adapter eliminates the trouble of buying a replacement BIOS chip.
...cost and hassle of plugging in the most notably the areas that reside the CPU, power, Northbridge and Southbridge. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 1- See page 4-32 and 4-33 for details. See page 2-33 for details. See page 5-9 and 5-10 for details... solution, also come with customizable boot logos. Simply press the predefined hotkey to address the thermal issues across the motherboard, and most efficient manner. ASUS motherboard's fanless concept is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. This unique adapter eliminates the trouble of buying a replacement BIOS chip.
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...ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to the following table for the OS that supports ASUS features. AI Remote AP Trigger ASAP AI Gear AI Nap PC Probe II Win 2000 XP 32bit XP 64bit v v v v Function as USB Flash only v v v v v v v v v Vista 32bit v v v v v v Vista... 64bit v v v v v v 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction This is in line with the European Union's Restriction on the environment. 1.3.4 ASUS features and the supporting OS...
...ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to the following table for the OS that supports ASUS features. AI Remote AP Trigger ASAP AI Gear AI Nap PC Probe II Win 2000 XP 32bit XP 64bit v v v v Function as USB Flash only v v v v v v v v v Vista 32bit v v v v v v Vista... 64bit v v v v v v 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction This is in line with the European Union's Restriction on the environment. 1.3.4 ASUS features and the supporting OS...
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It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. 2 Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components.
It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. 2 Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components.
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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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... a metal object, such as the power supply case, before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. M2N-PLUS SLI ® SB_PWR ON M2N-PLUS SLI Onboard LED Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2- Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any component...
... a metal object, such as the power supply case, before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. M2N-PLUS SLI ® SB_PWR ON M2N-PLUS SLI Onboard LED Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2- Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any component...
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... so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to the chassis. Do not overtighten the screws! Make sure to the rear part of the chassis M2N-PLUS SLI ® 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information Place this side...
... so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to the chassis. Do not overtighten the screws! Make sure to the rear part of the chassis M2N-PLUS SLI ® 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information Place this side...
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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 bit,...,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 bit,...,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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... on the socket and damaging the CPU! 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a 940-pin AM2 socket designed for the AMD Opteron processor. M2N-PLUS SLI ® M2N-PLUS SLI CPU Socket AM2 2. The AM2 socket has a different pinout from the 940-pin socket designed for the Athlon™... use a CPU designed for the AM2 socket. Socket lever Make sure that the socket lever is lifted up to prevent bending the connectors on the motherboard. otherwise, the CPU will not fit in only one correct orientation.
... on the socket and damaging the CPU! 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a 940-pin AM2 socket designed for the AMD Opteron processor. M2N-PLUS SLI ® M2N-PLUS SLI CPU Socket AM2 2. The AM2 socket has a different pinout from the 940-pin socket designed for the Athlon™... use a CPU designed for the AM2 socket. Socket lever Make sure that the socket lever is lifted up to prevent bending the connectors on the motherboard. otherwise, the CPU will not fit in only one correct orientation.
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... installed 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. 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information Make sure that a Thermal Interface...the instructions in this section do not have 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.
... installed 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. 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information Make sure that a Thermal Interface...the instructions in this section do not have 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.
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Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. • This connector is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to connect the CPU fan connector! CPU_FAN M2N-PLUS SLI ® M2N-PLUS SLI CPU fan connector • Do not forget to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. When the fan and heatsink assembly is backward compatiable with old 3-pin CPU fan. 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM 5.
Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. • This connector is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to connect the CPU fan connector! CPU_FAN M2N-PLUS SLI ® M2N-PLUS SLI CPU fan connector • Do not forget to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. When the fan and heatsink assembly is backward compatiable with old 3-pin CPU fan. 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM 5.
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... 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 You may install 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2GB unbuffered ECC/non-ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. Populated ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2-11 Populated Populated...
... 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 You may install 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2GB unbuffered ECC/non-ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. Populated ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2-11 Populated Populated...
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.... We recommend that you install less than 3 GB system memory if you would like to work under Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition and Windows® Vista x64 Edition operating systems. You may install a maximum of 2 GB DIMMs on installing Windows® XP 32-bit version If you may: ...• Always use identical DDR2 DIMM pairs for third party comments on this issue: http://dlsvr01.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/4GB_Rev1.pdf http://www.intel.com/support/motherboards/server/sb/cs-016594.htm This motherboard can support 8 GB physical memory under Windows® XP 32-bit version OS. For optimum ...
.... We recommend that you install less than 3 GB system memory if you would like to work under Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition and Windows® Vista x64 Edition operating systems. You may install a maximum of 2 GB DIMMs on installing Windows® XP 32-bit version If you may: ...• Always use identical DDR2 DIMM pairs for third party comments on this issue: http://dlsvr01.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/4GB_Rev1.pdf http://www.intel.com/support/motherboards/server/sb/cs-016594.htm This motherboard can support 8 GB physical memory under Windows® XP 32-bit version OS. For optimum ...