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... 4-20 4.4.1 JumperFree Configuration 4-20 4.4.3 CPU Configuration 4-23 4.4.4 PCIPnP 4-26 4.4.5 Onboard Device Configuration 4-27 4.4.6 SLI Configuration 4-32 4.5 Power menu 4-33 4.5.1 ACPI Suspend Type 4-33 4.5.2 ACPI APIC Support 4-33 4.5.3 APM Configuration 4-34 4.5.4 ...menu 4-44 ASUS EZ Flash 2 4-44 4.8 Exit menu 4-45 Chapter 5: Software support 5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support CD information 5-1 5.2.1 Running the support CD 5-1 5.2.2 Drivers menu 5-2 5.2.3 Utilities menu 5-3 5.2.4 Make Disk menu 5-4 5.2.5 Manuals menu 5-5 5.2.6 ASUS Contact information ...
... 4-20 4.4.1 JumperFree Configuration 4-20 4.4.3 CPU Configuration 4-23 4.4.4 PCIPnP 4-26 4.4.5 Onboard Device Configuration 4-27 4.4.6 SLI Configuration 4-32 4.5 Power menu 4-33 4.5.1 ACPI Suspend Type 4-33 4.5.2 ACPI APIC Support 4-33 4.5.3 APM Configuration 4-34 4.5.4 ...menu 4-44 ASUS EZ Flash 2 4-44 4.8 Exit menu 4-45 Chapter 5: Software support 5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support CD information 5-1 5.2.1 Running the support CD 5-1 5.2.2 Drivers menu 5-2 5.2.3 Utilities menu 5-3 5.2.4 Make Disk menu 5-4 5.2.5 Manuals menu 5-5 5.2.6 ASUS Contact information ...
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... channel audio CODEC (Vista ready) Supports S/PDIF Out interface VIA 1394 controller supports 2 x 1394a ports USB 2.0 ASUS Exclusive Overclocking features Supports up to four Ultra DMA 133/100/66/33 devices - 4 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors support four Serial ATA devices - Fixed ...Dual-channel memory architecture - 4 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support unbuffered ECC/non-ECC DDR2 800/667/533 MHz memory modules - M2N-SLI specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Scalable Link Interface (SLI™) Storage LAN Audio IEEE 1394a Socket AM2 for up...
... channel audio CODEC (Vista ready) Supports S/PDIF Out interface VIA 1394 controller supports 2 x 1394a ports USB 2.0 ASUS Exclusive Overclocking features Supports up to four Ultra DMA 133/100/66/33 devices - 4 x Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors support four Serial ATA devices - Fixed ...Dual-channel memory architecture - 4 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support unbuffered ECC/non-ECC DDR2 800/667/533 MHz memory modules - M2N-SLI specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Scalable Link Interface (SLI™) Storage LAN Audio IEEE 1394a Socket AM2 for up...
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... 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-SLI specifications summary Special features Rear panel Internal connectors BIOS features Manageability Power requirements Support CD contents Form factor ASUS EZ DIY: - Q-Connector - ASUS CrashFree...
... 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-SLI specifications summary Special features Rear panel Internal connectors BIOS features Manageability Power requirements Support CD contents Form factor ASUS EZ DIY: - Q-Connector - ASUS CrashFree...
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... Product introduction See pages 2‑11 to meet your growing networking needs. Scalable Link Interface (SLI™) technology The NVIDIA® Scalable Link Interface (SLI™) technology allows two graphics processing units (GPUs) in a single system. The dual-channel DDR2... achieve exceptional graphics performance. Gigabit LAN The motherboard comes with a 940-pin AM2 socket that allows multiple GPUs to 12.8 GB/s. DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory that dynamically and automatically changes the CPU speed, voltage and amount of the latest...
... Product introduction See pages 2‑11 to meet your growing networking needs. Scalable Link Interface (SLI™) technology The NVIDIA® Scalable Link Interface (SLI™) technology allows two graphics processing units (GPUs) in a single system. The dual-channel DDR2... achieve exceptional graphics performance. Gigabit LAN The motherboard comes with a 940-pin AM2 socket that allows multiple GPUs to 12.8 GB/s. DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory that dynamically and automatically changes the CPU speed, voltage and amount of the latest...
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... the fan cables to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN for better thermal environment. CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM M2N-SLI R M2N-SLI Fan Connectors PWR_FAN Rotation +12V GND CHA_FAN Rotation +12V GND ASUS M2N-SLI 2-27 4. Lack of 1A...~3.48A (41.76 W max.) at +12V. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! • Only the CPU_FAN and CHA_FAN connectors support the ASUS...
... the fan cables to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN for better thermal environment. CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM M2N-SLI R M2N-SLI Fan Connectors PWR_FAN Rotation +12V GND CHA_FAN Rotation +12V GND ASUS M2N-SLI 2-27 4. Lack of 1A...~3.48A (41.76 W max.) at +12V. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! • Only the CPU_FAN and CHA_FAN connectors support the ASUS...
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... helps you keep your computer in Portable Document Format (PDF). ASUS M2N-SLI 5- Before using the ASUS Update, make sure that the motherboard supports. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of the BIOS from the ASUS website. 5.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and...
... helps you keep your computer in Portable Document Format (PDF). ASUS M2N-SLI 5- Before using the ASUS Update, make sure that the motherboard supports. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of the BIOS from the ASUS website. 5.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and...
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... power depending on the task the CPU performs. Enabling Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology To enable Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology: 1. Select Settings, then Control Panel. 2. View the online help or readme file that came with the software application for more information. 5.3.1 Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology The motherboard supports the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology... the key during the Power On Self-Tests (POST). 2. The following dialog box appears. 5. From the Power schemes combo list box, select Minimal Power Management. 6. ASUS M2N-SLI 5-
... power depending on the task the CPU performs. Enabling Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology To enable Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology: 1. Select Settings, then Control Panel. 2. View the online help or readme file that came with the software application for more information. 5.3.1 Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology The motherboard supports the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology... the key during the Power On Self-Tests (POST). 2. The following dialog box appears. 5. From the Power schemes combo list box, select Minimal Power Management. 6. ASUS M2N-SLI 5-
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..., click the Start button. Select Programs-> ASUS -> Cool & Quiet -> Cool & Quiet. 2. Select All Programs-> ASUS -> Cool & Quiet -> Cool & Quiet. 3. The Cool 'n' Quiet!™ technology screen appears and displays the current CPU Frequency and CPU Voltage. 5-10 Chapter 5: Software support Refer to install the Cool 'n' Quiet!™ software from the motherboard support CD. To launch the Cool 'n' Quiet...
..., click the Start button. Select Programs-> ASUS -> Cool & Quiet -> Cool & Quiet. 2. Select All Programs-> ASUS -> Cool & Quiet -> Cool & Quiet. 3. The Cool 'n' Quiet!™ technology screen appears and displays the current CPU Frequency and CPU Voltage. 5-10 Chapter 5: Software support Refer to install the Cool 'n' Quiet!™ software from the motherboard support CD. To launch the Cool 'n' Quiet...
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...v1.00.43. Click this utility, you are assured that monitors the computer's vital components, and detects and alerts you of the support CD to complete installation. Click to view the current status of your computer, browse the contents of any problem with these components.... tab, then click ASUS PC Probe II. 3. You can start installation. 2. Place the support CD to the optical drive. PC Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. Because PC Probe II is software-based, you can close the Preference panel ASUS M2N-SLI 5-11
...v1.00.43. Click this utility, you are assured that monitors the computer's vital components, and detects and alerts you of the support CD to complete installation. Click to view the current status of your computer, browse the contents of any problem with these components.... tab, then click ASUS PC Probe II. 3. You can start installation. 2. Place the support CD to the optical drive. PC Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. Because PC Probe II is software-based, you can close the Preference panel ASUS M2N-SLI 5-11
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... Interface window Opens the Peripheral Component Interconnect window Opens the Windows Management Instrumentation window Opens the hard disk drive, memory, CPU usage window Shows/Hides the Preference section Minimizes the application Closes the application Sensor alert When a system sensor detects a problem... the main window right handle turns red, as the illustrations below show. Refer to activate or deactivate. 5-12 Chapter 5: Software support Click the box before each preference to the Monitor panels section for that sensor also turns red. When displayed, the monitor panel for...
... Interface window Opens the Peripheral Component Interconnect window Opens the Windows Management Instrumentation window Opens the hard disk drive, memory, CPU usage window Shows/Hides the Preference section Minimizes the application Closes the application Sensor alert When a system sensor detects a problem... the main window right handle turns red, as the illustrations below show. Refer to activate or deactivate. 5-12 Chapter 5: Software support Click the box before each preference to the Monitor panels section for that sensor also turns red. When displayed, the monitor panel for...