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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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... C-Media Superior Quality Audio 7.1 channel CODEC (Vista-ready) - Supports S/PDIF 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 ... 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 ...
... C-Media Superior Quality Audio 7.1 channel CODEC (Vista-ready) - Supports S/PDIF 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 ... 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 ...
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... 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: - ASAP (ASUS Accelerated Propeller) - ASUS AI Nap AI Overclocking (intelligent CPU frequency tuner) Stepless Frequency Selection (SFS) allows FSB tuning...
... 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: - ASAP (ASUS Accelerated Propeller) - ASUS AI Nap AI Overclocking (intelligent CPU frequency tuner) Stepless Frequency Selection (SFS) allows FSB tuning...
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xiii M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition specifications summary BIOS features Manageability Accessories Support CD Form factor 4 Mb BIOS ROM, AWARD BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.3 WOL by PME, WOR by PME, Chassis intrusion, PXE 1 x SLI bridge 1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66 cable 2 x SATA cables 1 x SATA power cable for 2 devices 1 x I/O shield 1 x ASUS Q-Connector kit (USB, system panel; Retail version...
xiii M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition specifications summary BIOS features Manageability Accessories Support CD Form factor 4 Mb BIOS ROM, AWARD BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.3 WOL by PME, WOR by PME, Chassis intrusion, PXE 1 x SLI bridge 1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66 cable 2 x SATA cables 1 x SATA power cable for 2 devices 1 x I/O shield 1 x ASUS Q-Connector kit (USB, system panel; Retail version...
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... 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! Retail version only) AI Remote (Retail version only) ASUS motherboard support CD User guide If any of new features and the...
... 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! Retail version only) AI Remote (Retail version only) ASUS motherboard support CD User guide If any of new features and the...
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... USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from the 12 Mbps bandwidth on USB 1.1 to a fast 480 Mbps on the rear panel. See page 2-23 and 2-27 for details. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 1- The IEEE 1394a ...interface allows up the PCI bus. See page 2-18 and 2-19 for details. The S/PDIF technology turns your computer into the NVIDIA® nForce™ 500 SLI™ chipset to provide faster data...
... USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from the 12 Mbps bandwidth on USB 1.1 to a fast 480 Mbps on the rear panel. See page 2-23 and 2-27 for details. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 1- The IEEE 1394a ...interface allows up the PCI bus. See page 2-18 and 2-19 for details. The S/PDIF technology turns your computer into the NVIDIA® nForce™ 500 SLI™ chipset to provide faster data...
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ASUS motherboard's fanless concept is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is specifically created to launch the utility and update the BIOS without entering the OS. Simply press the predefined... for details. See page 4-32 and 4-33 for details. See page 5-9 and 5-10 for details. ASUS Q-Connector The ASUS Q-Connector allows you to connect or disconnect chassis front panel cables in the motherboard allows you to personalize and add style to address the thermal issues across the motherboard, and most efficient manner. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 1-
ASUS motherboard's fanless concept is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is specifically created to launch the utility and update the BIOS without entering the OS. Simply press the predefined... for details. See page 4-32 and 4-33 for details. See page 5-9 and 5-10 for details. ASUS Q-Connector The ASUS Q-Connector allows you to connect or disconnect chassis front panel cables in the motherboard allows you to personalize and add style to address the thermal issues across the motherboard, and most efficient manner. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 1-
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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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... the following precautions before you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to...any component, place it on them. • Whenever you uninstall 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- This is detached from the wall socket before touching any component. ...
... the following precautions before you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to...any component, place it on them. • Whenever you uninstall 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- This is detached from the wall socket before touching any component. ...
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... unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Doing 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 the chassis M2N-PLUS SLI ® 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information Make sure to the chassis. Place this side towards the...
... unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Doing 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 the chassis M2N-PLUS SLI ® 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information Make sure to the chassis. Place this side towards the...
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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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... the CPU into the socket to a 90º angle. Make sure you use a CPU designed for the AMD Opteron processor. M2N-PLUS SLI ® M2N-PLUS SLI CPU Socket AM2 2. 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a 940-pin AM2 socket designed for the Athlon™ 64 X2/Athlon™ 64/Athlon™ 64FX/Sempron™...
... the CPU into the socket to a 90º angle. Make sure you use a CPU designed for the AMD Opteron processor. M2N-PLUS SLI ® M2N-PLUS SLI CPU Socket AM2 2. 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a 940-pin AM2 socket designed for the Athlon™ 64 X2/Athlon™ 64/Athlon™ 64FX/Sempron™...
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Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that came with a small triangle. 4. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2- 3. When the CPU is locked. 6. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it is in place. The lever clicks on the side tab to secure the CPU. Gold triangle Small triangle 5. 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.
Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that came with a small triangle. 4. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2- 3. When the CPU is locked. 6. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it is in place. The lever clicks on the side tab to secure the CPU. Gold triangle Small triangle 5. 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.
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ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2- 2. Make sure that the retention bracket is in place. 4. Attach one end of the retention bracket (near the retention bracket lock) to the retention module base. 3. 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. 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.
ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2- 2. Make sure that the retention bracket is in place. 4. Attach one end of the retention bracket (near the retention bracket lock) to the retention module base. 3. 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. 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.
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When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to plug this connector. • This connector is backward compatiable with old 3-pin CPU fan. 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM 5. CPU_FAN M2N-PLUS SLI ® M2N-PLUS SLI CPU fan connector • Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector!
When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to plug this connector. • This connector is backward compatiable with old 3-pin CPU fan. 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM 5. CPU_FAN M2N-PLUS SLI ® M2N-PLUS SLI CPU fan connector • Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector!
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... MB, 1 GB, and 2GB unbuffered ECC/non-ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. Populated ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2-11 A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a 240-pin footprint compared to...
... MB, 1 GB, and 2GB unbuffered ECC/non-ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. Populated ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2-11 A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a 240-pin footprint compared to...
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... DIMM sockets do so can cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. Do 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 Failure to do not support DDR DIMMs. DO not...
... DIMM sockets do so can cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. Do 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 Failure to do not support DDR DIMMs. DO not...
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... adding or removing expansion cards. otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2-17 Turn on the slot. 5. Make sure to the tables on the next page. 3. Align the card connector with the screw.... 2. Secure the card to install expansion cards. 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion...
... adding or removing expansion cards. otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2-17 Turn on the slot. 5. Make sure to the tables on the next page. 3. Align the card connector with the screw.... 2. Secure the card to install expansion cards. 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion...
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... speed. • We recommend that comply with PCI Express specifications. 2.5.6 PCI Express x16 slots This motherboard supports two NVIDIA® SLI™-ready PCI Express x16 graphic cards that you provide sufficient power when running NVIDIA® SLI™ mode. Refer to the chassis (CHA_FAN1) connector when using two graphics cards for the... chassis fan to the figure below for better thermal environment. 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
... speed. • We recommend that comply with PCI Express specifications. 2.5.6 PCI Express x16 slots This motherboard supports two NVIDIA® SLI™-ready PCI Express x16 graphic cards that you provide sufficient power when running NVIDIA® SLI™ mode. Refer to the chassis (CHA_FAN1) connector when using two graphics cards for the... chassis fan to the figure below for better thermal environment. 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