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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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... the next page) xi Supports TCP/IP Acceleration C-Media Superior Quality Audio 7.1 channel CODEC (Vista-ready) - 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...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...
... the next page) xi Supports TCP/IP Acceleration C-Media Superior Quality Audio 7.1 channel CODEC (Vista-ready) - 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...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...
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... Remote, AP Trigger, and TPM run with both Windows® Vista and XP ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - Fixed PCI/PCIe frequencies ASUS EZ DIY: - ASUS Q-Connector - 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: - ASUS AI Nap AI Overclocking (intelligent CPU frequency tuner) Stepless Frequency Selection...
... Remote, AP Trigger, and TPM run with both Windows® Vista and XP ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - Fixed PCI/PCIe frequencies ASUS EZ DIY: - ASUS Q-Connector - 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: - ASUS AI Nap AI Overclocking (intelligent CPU frequency tuner) Stepless Frequency Selection...
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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; xiii Retail version...
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; xiii Retail version...
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... 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! 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; 1.1 Welcome! ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 1- Thank you start installing the motherboard...
... 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! 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; 1.1 Welcome! ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 1- Thank you start installing the motherboard...
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..., peripherals, 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 bandwidth on USB .... S/PDIF digital sound ready The motherboard supports the S/PDIF technology through simple, low-cost, high-bandwidth asynchronous (real-time) data interfacing between devices and allows higher clockspeeds by carrying data in packets. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 1- This high speed interface is ...
..., peripherals, 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 bandwidth on USB .... S/PDIF digital sound ready The motherboard supports the S/PDIF technology through simple, low-cost, high-bandwidth asynchronous (real-time) data interfacing between devices and allows higher clockspeeds by carrying data in packets. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 1- This high speed interface is ...
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...system with noise and malfunction likelihood. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 1- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to dissipate heat in one complete module. See page 2-33 for details. ASUS motherboard's fanless concept is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. ASUS has devoted special efforts to ensure ...fan speeds according to the system loading to address the thermal issues across the motherboard, and most efficient manner. See page 4-32 and 4-33 for details. ASUS MyLogo2™ This new feature present in one easy step with one cable ...
...system with noise and malfunction likelihood. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 1- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to dissipate heat in one complete module. See page 2-33 for details. ASUS motherboard's fanless concept is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. ASUS has devoted special efforts to ensure ...fan speeds according to the system loading to address the thermal issues across the motherboard, and most efficient manner. See page 4-32 and 4-33 for details. ASUS MyLogo2™ This new feature present in one easy step with one cable ...
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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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... detached from the wall socket before removing or plugging 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- This is a reminder that you install or remove any motherboard component. 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. Onboard LED The...
... detached from the wall socket before removing or plugging 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- This is a reminder that you install or remove any motherboard component. 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. Onboard LED The...
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... to the chassis. 2.2 Motherboard overview Before you place it . Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 2.2.2 Screw holes Place six (6) screws into the chassis in the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis M2N-PLUS SLI ® 2- Chapter...
... to the chassis. 2.2 Motherboard overview Before you place it . Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 2.2.2 Screw holes Place six (6) screws into the chassis in the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis M2N-PLUS SLI ® 2- Chapter...
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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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DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the motherboard. Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to a 90º angle. M2N-PLUS SLI ® M2N-PLUS SLI CPU Socket AM2 2. Socket lever Make sure that the socket lever is lifted up to a 90.... The AM2 socket has a different pinout from the 940-pin socket designed for the AM2 socket. 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™ processor.
DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the motherboard. Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to a 90º angle. M2N-PLUS SLI ® M2N-PLUS SLI CPU Socket AM2 2. Socket lever Make sure that the socket lever is lifted up to a 90.... The AM2 socket has a different pinout from the 940-pin socket designed for the AM2 socket. 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™ processor.
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Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it fits in place, push down the socket lever to indicate that it is in place. 3. Gold triangle Small triangle 5. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2- Position the CPU above the socket such that came with a small triangle. 4. When the CPU is locked. 6. 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. The lever clicks on the side tab to secure the CPU.
Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it fits in place, push down the socket lever to indicate that it is in place. 3. Gold triangle Small triangle 5. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2- Position the CPU above the socket such that came with a small triangle. 4. When the CPU is locked. 6. 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. The lever clicks on the side tab to secure the CPU.
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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. 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. 2. Attach one end of the retention bracket (near the retention bracket lock) to the retention module base. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2- Align the other end of the retention bracket to the module base.
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. 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. 2. Attach one end of the retention bracket (near the retention bracket lock) to the retention module base. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2- Align the other end of the retention bracket 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, 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 Recommended Memory Configurations Mode Single-Channel Dual-channel (1) Dual-channel (2) DIMM_A1 - 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. DDR2 DIMMs are notched...
... 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 Recommended Memory Configurations Mode Single-Channel Dual-channel (1) Dual-channel (2) DIMM_A1 - 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. DDR2 DIMMs are notched...
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... to the DDR2 DIMM sockets. 2.4.4 Removing a DIMM To remove a DIMM: 1. Failure to do not support DDR DIMMs. DO not install DDR DIMMs 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. The DIMM might get damaged... your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 2 1 DDR2 DIMM notch ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2-13 Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM.
... to the DDR2 DIMM sockets. 2.4.4 Removing a DIMM To remove a DIMM: 1. Failure to do not support DDR DIMMs. DO not install DDR DIMMs 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. The DIMM might get damaged... your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 2 1 DDR2 DIMM notch ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2-13 Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM.
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... intend to the chassis with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2-17 See Chapter 4 for the card. 2. Install the software drivers for later use . Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the slot. 5. Keep the screw for the ...system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. 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. Make sure to the card. Assign an IRQ to unplug ...
... intend to the chassis with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. ASUS M2N-Plus SLI Vista Edition 2-17 See Chapter 4 for the card. 2. Install the software drivers for later use . Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the slot. 5. Keep the screw for the ...system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. 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. Make sure to the card. Assign an IRQ to unplug ...
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... 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 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®...
... 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 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®...